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Jake and Ki were floating in the middle of the water in the center of the cave.  They were facing each other, simply drifting, riding the rise and fall of the small waves beneath them.  It was almost completely dark.  The others had left, including Protector, who flew outside when the decision had been madeContinue reading “The Flock: The Quest – Chapter 5 – The Quest”

In the early morning light, Mattias was floating in the middle of the pond paddling quietly, his wings tucked tightly next to his body.  He was a little chilly as a breeze slightly ruffled his feathers and he bent his neck to rest his head on his chest.  Other groups of geese swam around himContinue reading “The Flock: The Quest – Chapter 4 – The Team”

The eagle was flying high above the clouds using strong, fluid strokes of his powerful wings to propel himself forward toward the Bright Light.  He wasn’t hurried as he flew. He was just enjoying his flight, the warmth of the air beneath him and the brightness before him.  He glanced down at the trees belowContinue reading “The Flock: The Quest – Chapter 3 – Protector and The Wist”

Ki has begun to understand why Deke loved being in the cave when the sun rose early in the morning.  He made it a point to be inside it when it happened.  He was in there, feeling the water rise and fall beneath him, when he was joined by another small goose.  By the shadowContinue reading “The Flock: The Quest – Chapter 2 – Ki and Liza”

Author’s Note – Dear Readers – There were so many comments about how I ended My First Story – The Flock that I decided to write a sequel to it. If you remember, I dedicated that story to my late buddy, Joe, and I am sure he would have loved that ending but he wouldContinue reading “The Flock: The Quest – Chapter 1 – Protector”

The music being played, as she finished her retelling of the story, changed to “Everybody Plays the Fool”.  Gary still held her close and they continued swaying to the music in silence.   “You saved me from doing something really stupid and I am so glad I didn’t do that,” he told her.   “ButContinue reading “It’s Only A Game – Chapter 11 – Reunion”

Jim dropped Gary off at his home after the game and when he entered his home, his mother, brothers, and sister, let out a big cheer and came rushing to him.   “That was a great game!” Chris said as he beat him on his back.  His sister Katelyn, hugged him, grinning with pride, andContinue reading “It’s Only a Game – Chapter 10 – Saturday Night: The Dance”

Gary was on the front porch waiting for Jim Thompson to pick him up to begin the game day routine.  Jim used his parent’s station wagon to pick up the players from Spanish Lake, most of them anyway.  Actually, there were only four, Jim, Ron Lumberjack, Dan Masters and Gary.  Gary’s mind wasn’t on theContinue reading “It’s Only a Game – Chapter 9 – Saturday: Game Day”

Gary stepped off the final step of the stairway from his upstairs room.  He was wearing the black football jersey with the gold trim around the neck and sleeves.  The gold color matched gold number ‘40’ was placed on the center of his chest and back.  He walked into the kitchen and found his motherContinue reading “It’s Only a Game – Chapter 8 – Friday”

Janet watched Gary as he paused and grew quiet.  She had been turned to face him and she leaned closer to him.  She reached out and took his hand in hers, patiently waiting before she softly spoke to him, “Hey, it’s all right .  You don’t have to go on.”   “It’s okay,” Gary whisperedContinue reading “It’s Only a Game – Chapter 7 – Thursday”