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Shimmer ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Spiff watched the clock-slaved workings of the tides. He stared fascinated as the shimmering water rushed over the land. He had seen it all before, but the speed still took him by surprise. Once again, as it had every other … Continue reading

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Soul Archeology ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

They were literally walking on the bones of ancient past. The bones of actual ancients, too, if you want to be exact about it. He contemplated telling Liz then decided she was more likely to be spooked than awed by … Continue reading

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Vista ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Looking down, all I can see are the chalk lines of my life. There is a path of memory behind, and I can make out that there might be a path cut into the Earth ahead, but what does it … Continue reading

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Dream ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

I walk down the lavender path Under rose petal skies Scents of lilac and cinnamon Permeate the clear ether Each step in the heather And the heath Peels away a century Each step reawakens a memory Present and past collide … Continue reading

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Secret ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

“I have tried to understand…” There were tears at the edge of his eyes. She kept her face as impassive as possible, still as stone. “Have you?” She crossed her arms. “If you ask, perhaps not. My failing. I just … Continue reading

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The Ball And The Bread ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

“You’ll stand on one side of the bridge, and I’ll cross it to the other.” Millie considered. Sylvia could be tricky. Sometimes the spunky neighbor was a delightful friend. Other times … not so much. And that’s not counting mishaps. … Continue reading

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The Red Beetle and the Painted Room ~ Alethea Kehas #writephoto

It was a strange morning, but that is not too unusual. There was a deal with the garden fairies before sleep and then a dream of a curious beetle before waking. The dream so vivid and Alice and Wonderland-like I … Continue reading

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Teaching without Telling ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

If only she could get there … The mist and tears obscured her view, but she trod on, insistent and desperate for the safety of the circle. It had saved her ancestors. It had become a thing of lore. But … Continue reading

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Man In The Straw ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

“And the man in the straw danced and danced …” “Till the morning came and changed his chance?” Thomas stroked his granddaughter’s head. She never tired of the story. Her favorite, and she knew it by heart. As he knew … Continue reading

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Together ~ Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

The water was smooth, tranquil, barely a ripple. It was as if the mighty ocean had turned to glass. Michael smiled at the quiet irony. It had been a turbulent few days. Wave after wave after wave had thrashed at … Continue reading

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