The Curse of Akebiall – Chapter Four: The Third Night
Luke was very glad Matthew had walked with him all the way to castle doors. Though Matthew could be annoying, he did walk with an air of assurance that everything would turn out all right,…
Tag: Mystery & Suspense
The Curse of Akebiall – Chapter Three: The Second Night
“You want me to do what?” Luke asked incredulously, staring at Matthew. “You heard me. You have to make sure those vempousi eat some of what Peregrine and I made, if you want to live…
The Curse of Akebiall – Chapter Two: The First Night
“So, are you ready for your first night at Akebiall?” asked Matthew as he leaned against the door, watching Luke and Peregrine pack a few things for Luke’s first overnight adventure. “Almost. All I need…
The Curse of Akebiall – Chapter One: Stranger in Town
The town of Ivy Hollow was known for many things: hospitality, good food, extravagant parties, and, the most important of all, the many haunted spots and their accompanying stories. There was the old Pumpkin Spice…
The Aliens of Roman London: A Doctor Who Story
By Christopher Woods (alias Beregond) Word Count: 6229 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A segment of the Unbelievable Stories of Theo MacLinnich, a Homeschooler, and his adventures with the Doctor. Almost home, that…
Slavers: A Doctor Who Story
By Christopher Woods (alias Beregond) Word Count: 5259 Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Summary: A segment of the Unbelievable Stories of Theo MacLinnich, a Homeschooler, and his adventures with the Doctor. Rain fell in…
Death Imitates Art: Looking Darkness and Humanity in the Eye Through Fiction
Teaser for Blood Chain: They Say Life Imitates Art, But Sometimes Death Imitates It Better When 9-year-old Eric Holden discovers a murdered boy at a New Jersey beach, Detective Julie Martel is as moved to…
Bound by a Seal: A Movie Review of “I Confess”
Year: 1953 Filming: Black & White Length: 95 minutes Genre: Drama/Inspirational/Religious/Suspense Maturity: PG (for intense thematic elements) Cast: Montgomery Clift (Fr. Michael Logan), Anne Baxter (Ruth Grandfort), O.E. Hass (Otto Keller), Dolly Haas (Alma Keller),…
Honeybee: Chapter 3
It was a short, silent ride to the Kester house. Papa parked in the gravel driveway that fronted the boulevard, and then walked Emma to the door. She felt angry and humiliated as he introduced…
Honeybee: Chapter 2
“Well, Emma Winberry, aren’t you just the cutest thing!” The old clapboard house was pleasantly cool inside, but Emma’s face burned from Mrs. Kester’s attention. Ducking her head, she mumbled, “Nice to meet you.” Susan’s…