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Scene 11: The Ancient Book of Tobit
While Tobias worried that he had foolishly lost his father’s money, his father and mother worried that they had lost Tobias. Each morning, blind Tobit ran his fingers over the marks he had scrat… more →
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Scene 11: The Ancient Book of Tobit
wrote 1 year ago: While Tobias worried that he had foolishly lost his father’s money, his father and mother worr … more →
Scene 10: The Ancient Book of Tobit
wrote 1 year ago: Tobias left the frenzy of festive preparations at Sarah’s house and wove through Ecbatana … more →
Scene 6: The Ancient Book of Tobit
wrote 1 year ago: With every step toward Raguel’s house, Tobias struggled to word his argument in a way that wou … more →
Scene 4: The Ancient Book of Tobit
wrote 1 year ago: Tobias dashed into the courtyard, breathless. He found his father under the fig tree and squatted be … more →
Angel Names
wrote 1 year ago: Raphael, Haziel, Eremiel, Tatrasiel, Gabriel, Michael – all are angel names. All end in “el, … more →
Scents and Scents-ability
wrote 1 year ago: Trevin turned as Ollena emerged from the shadows beside the temple wall. He was not surprised he had … more →
Ancient Superstitions
wrote 1 year ago: “Keep a sharp eye,” said Gil. “We’re coming to Omen Crossing. It’s sai … more →
Just Beyond That Door
wrote 1 year ago: As Livia eased the door open, a warm, woodsy fragrance wafted out. Melaia wondered if choosing to en … more →
The Power of a Key
wrote 1 year ago: Zastra took one gulp. Then another. She blinked slowly and set the goblet aside. Coughed. Murmured. … more →
Thievery, Ancient-Style
wrote 1 year ago: Before I get to thieves, I want to invite those of you who live in the Nashville, TN area to the Sou … more →
A Quandary of Coins
wrote 1 year ago: Trevin and Catellus trekked upriver. The recommended ferryman, a long-legged fellow, was touted as t … more →
Bury It? Hide It? The Dilemma of Ancient Wealth
wrote 1 year ago: A shriek came from the corridor. Peron darted into the room, hugging her crumb jar, with Nuri on her … more →
Liver on the Eyes
wrote 1 year ago: “The overlord requests your presence,” Hanni told Melaia. “Right away.” She … more →
Potions and Cures
wrote 1 year ago: Melaia smoothed Gerda’s menthia ointment on Trevin’s belly as he lay outstretched by the … more →
Superstitious Cures
wrote 1 year ago: Trevin turned to Melaia. “When the old woman asked about you earlier, I told her you’re … more →
Terror-Dreams
wrote 1 year ago: “I’ll take second watch,” said Pym. “And if you have one of your terror-drea … more →
Sleeping on Straw
wrote 1 year ago: “Gotta’ hit the hay.” When I was growing up, that was a common way for people to s … more →
Smoky and Dim
wrote 1 year ago: If you’re one of the thousands who experienced a power outage during hurricane Irene last week … more →
Dove Domes and Roof Paths
wrote 1 year ago: I visited Egypt a few years ago with Laura Greene, a writer friend I met at Vermont College of Fine … more →
