I’m a night stocker. Not exactly what I had in mind for myself when I was growing up. I guess I ended up here because the usual career goals didn’t fit. Fireman? Heh. Yeah, I’m all about running into burning buildings. Doctor? Eight-plus years of college – no-thank-you-very-much. Lawyer? Ditto.
You could ask if I’m happy [...]
Note: Before we get into The Good Knight, I wanted to let the loyal “Orb” fans know that for the time being I won’t be publishing any more installments. The story seems to have taken on some life, and at a minimum it is developing into a short story or perhaps a novel. Given future [...]
Francois grabbed one of his heavy flannel shirts and knelt down next to the boy.
He placed a tentative hand on the boy’s back. It was cold and Aurora’s shivering resonated through Francois’ gentle touch.
“Aurora, my God. You’re freezing. Let’s get some clothes on you.”
With that, he scooped up the boy and placed him on the [...]
He hesitated, then slowly reached his hands into the fading light of the strange globe that fell from the sky. As his hands penetrated the ethereal light, Francois felt a warmth spread from his hands through his entire body. A sense of peace and calmness overwhelmed his senses and he felt tears streaming down his [...]
A story for your consideration:
Francois shifted the armload of firewood, gripping the door handle with his oversized leather mitts. The near ancient door swung in, blasting his face with welcome warm air, even as a fog of frigid arctic pushed past his beaver skinned boots and billowed into the small cabin.
Pushing the door closed with [...]
