The moonlight embraces the world on this chilly, autumn night. An automobile winds around the curve of a mountain, its driver oblivious to the dirt road that descends off the side, and into a valley below. If the driver had followed the road after clearing the trees, he would have seen the glow of theContinue reading “The Night Watchman”
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U2
The plane glided through the atmosphere like a giant bird of prey. Inside, the glow of the control panel reflected off the pilot’s goggles; the only light in his world. The roar of the engines were a hum in his ears and served as a reminder that he was still aloft and miles above theContinue reading “U2”
Omega Day
As the summer sun peeked over the edge of the blue ocean, the dolphin plunged vertically out of the water as if it were a rocket. Flashes of fin and white belly rotated in a spinning motion before crashing back into the sparkling depths. Others in the family broke the surface in the sameContinue reading “Omega Day”
Covenant
The mass of helmets lurched backward as the landing craft plunged into the dark water. Sea spray glistened on the surface of everything it touched, catching the light of the artillery fire. Private Eddie Hagen glanced at the faces of the men around him. Some were praying, while others held pictures or mementos of sweetheartsContinue reading “Covenant”
Blame It On The Rapture
I had always heard stories about Uncle Charles through the years. Things like “free spirit”, “hobo”, and “drunken bum” seemed to crop up in conversations where he was mentioned. Aunt Maudie loved her brother, though. In her eyes, there was always something worth saving about Charles. After all, he was one of God’s children andContinue reading “Blame It On The Rapture”
Hobnail
Fannie Poteet sat cross-legged on her Uncle John’s front porch; her favorite ragdoll clutched under one arm. The late afternoon sun shone through the leaves of the giant oak tree, casting its flickering light on the cabin. This golden motion of light entranced the child and she sat with her face turned upward, as ifContinue reading “Hobnail”
The Cellmate
The rays of the sun glistened through the mist as it rose between the mountains, covering the landscape with a wet cloak. Squinting his eyes against the shimmering light, Andy Sturgil stood in awe of the morning’s glory. The dew made everything on the ground sparkle, and reaffirmed his belief that this was truly God’sContinue reading “The Cellmate”
December
Robert stood facing his house, surveying his handiwork. “Okay, you can turn them on now!” His wife flipped the switch just inside of the garage door and the magical panorama of lights caused their two young sons to squeal with delight. Brian clapped his tiny hands together, jumping up and down, while Tim ran upContinue reading “December”