Posted on May 26, 2009 by Rose
Mr. Levy. Why did you agree to organize and train a young group of men and women for a mission of revenge?
A. It was a combination of things that made me realize that some drastic action was needed. I had seen too much unnecessary bloodshed and heard too many lies justifying [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2009 by Rose
An American attack on Baghdad leaves heartbroken and angry survivors. Two different families, one Muslim and one Christian, are wiped out in the 2003 raids and their young adult progeny are determined to avenge the loss of their loved ones.
An Israeli Secret Service Agent with a grudge of his own, knows just how to [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2009 by Rose
…Now she expected to endure the same fate at the hands of the security police, as she would have expected in Russia. She bit her lip. Her face took on a determined look. No, she would not give them what they want and they would not break her. Without her knowing it, someone had been [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2009 by Rose
A tall, muscular man of imposing proportion, out of place and time, suddenly appeared before the contemporary interviewer. He spoke not a word of greeting while the modern man’s eyes examined his ancient attire, coming to rest briefly on the wicked battleaxe hanging at his side from a broad leather belt.
The interviewer shuddered inwardly [...]
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Posted on May 21, 2009 by Rose
The first novel of a continuing character-driven tale of a medieval people whose wanderlust and yearning for adventure cause them to leave the two established settlements on Greenland and sail west, to the unexplored land later referred to as Vinland.
Eirik the Red established Eiriksfjord in 986 and later Lysufjord, 400-miles to the north. Just 22-years [...]
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Posted on May 21, 2009 by Rose
Southwestern Greenland, spring, 1008
The sun appeared as a dull orange orb through the haze and sea mist as it began to rise above the horizon. The grey half-light of the northern night yielded to the brightness of the day. A chill offshore breeze, stirred to life by sinking cold air that flowed like a river [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2009 by Rose
J.W.: Well hello gentlemen! I must confess it’s very nice to see you again.
Daron: Good to be back, in more ways than one.
Dakota: Hey J.W., Daron.
J.W.: Have you two been formally introduced? Since you both come from different stories I figured you hadn’t met yet.
Daron: We’ve known each other for quite a while, [...]
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Posted on May 18, 2009 by Rose
A collection of short stories, each a splinter’s reflection of the human condition, firmly centered upon our oft tenuous, sometimes tensile bond with Hope, and careening flirtation with Love.
Fifteen stories: From the wispy fog of a love lost at sea, to an orphaned child who delivers a present of her own during a war-torn Christmas. [...]
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Posted on May 18, 2009 by Rose
From One Washington Diner:
The interior lights punched holes in the dead of night, and in the stillness I could hear the buzz of glowing neon from the sign above. I’d hoped there would be the slim chance of some distraction from the empty, laughing darkness that taunted me. Pinching the bridge of my nose between [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2009 by Rose
What is your relationship to Keoni?
I have been the family’s neighbor for many years. They were so kind to me after my dear wife passed on. They took me under their wing and let me be a part of their lives. They are real Christians. I guess I am a grandfather figure to Keoni [...]
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