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Phoenix Rising – Chapter 6
Looking up into her young lovely face, I was reminded again of the frailty of life. The brevity of it. Chances missed. Opportunities forsaken. I was transported back in time, when I was a headstrong youthful man, full of life and dreams. Born into… Continue Reading “Phoenix Rising – Chapter 6”
Phoenix Rising – Prologue
I arrived late for the conference, an oversight on my part in regards to timing the commute, traffic, and parking. Who am I kidding? I’m always late. But better late than never right? Forty-five minutes late, but still. I had awoken this morning with… Continue Reading “Phoenix Rising – Prologue”
Phoenix Rising – Chapter 7
Hauling the basket of wares and trinkets my master crafted by day on my back had me sore and sweating in the hot sun of summer but I couldn’t help but be just a little excited. Today was market day. True, the market ran… Continue Reading “Phoenix Rising – Chapter 7”
Phoenix Rising – Chapter 11
“God damn it!” I exclaimed, twisting my ankle for the billionth time on a desert shrub root or a loose rock or whatever else my clumsy feet managed to find. Whoever said hiking was a great way to see nature can suck it. I’m… Continue Reading “Phoenix Rising – Chapter 11”
