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October 6, 2022 at 8:50 pm #118764
Very beautiful!
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@elishavet-pidyon. Of course! It’s beautiful! đ
Ahh, gotcha! I kinda assumed…XD But thanks for clearing that up! đ
October 8, 2022 at 1:05 am #118854Anonymous- Rank: Eccentric Mentor
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Okay so I just wrote a conversation scene between Russell and Eliza that completely broke me and it ended on such a sad and profound note, I can’t help but share. I seriously think Russell’s quote at the end is mayyybe my favorite quote in the entire book so far… which is really bold because this book has so many amazing quotes! (If I do say so myself lol.) Anyways here it is:
âWhy doesnât everyone have a papa who loves them like you love me?â I ask. âWhy are some kids not loved?â
Russell sighs deeply, a weary and troubled sound. I look up at him and realize how ashen and fatigued he looks. He exhausted himself tonight, and I canât believe that for a few precious moments I forgot that the day after tomorrow, heâll be going in for another treatment session and his suffering will start all over again. The thought sends a lump of grief tumbling from my throat into my stomach, preventing me from listening to his soft answer.
âBecause there is sin in this world, honey . . . and the devil knows that the best way to introduce sin is to take away love from children. When there is no love in the beginning, itâs very hard for there to be love in the middle or the end.â
October 8, 2022 at 10:12 am #118860@joy-caroline
Oh, that is beautiful (although rather ugly too?). And very true.
It’s exactly what you said it was: sad and profound. For someone working in children’s ministry, it’s also very thought provoking. Thank you for sharing!
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
October 8, 2022 at 6:46 pm #118887Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@joy-caroline. BEAUTIFUL!!!! đđ And so…so true. đ
Thank you so much for sharing!!! đđđ
October 11, 2022 at 12:02 am #119064Wooaaah your writing is so good!!! XD
I felt like I could have been there lol!
I was just murking around in the recesses of KP and came accross this, it sounds amazing!
But is November okay… you’ve got me seriously worried now đł
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
October 11, 2022 at 11:14 am #119077@mineralizedwritings thank you! November does end up being okay đ (weâll be gets some scarring and such but yea đ)
also I gotta try and write over 1,000 words sometime today cuz I have a goal to reach 20K in my WIP this week. (Iâm at over 14K right now.) soâŠ.hopefully Iâll be able to share some scenes today lol
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#ProtectSebOctober 11, 2022 at 10:09 pm #119170Oh no poor November đđ glad he’s alright though!
I’d love to read more of your writing! No pressure at all though, only write if you feel like it!
Congrats on 14K! đ„ł that’s a lot of writing!
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
October 12, 2022 at 7:48 am #119187@elishavet-pidyon I love your style so much đđ Could you tell me your story’s premise? (… And maybe some more snippets?) I’m genuinely intrigued.
âEverything is a mountainâ
October 12, 2022 at 5:32 pm #119251Oh, thank you so much! I’m SO thrilled you like it.
So, as a premise… I’m not great at writing premises. But I’ll try!
So, the story is a five books (currently) series beginning with two boys in different kinds of bondage. One, Alwin, is in the kind you see easily. But even if it’s easily identified, that doesn’t make it simple to break free of. Before he was ten years old he was bound in ways too dark for his mind to understand. Still, his heart yearns for freedom so much that, when he catches a glimpse of it in a kind knight, he won’t stop till he has it. No matter what.
The second, William, is bound by lies. They’re not simple, they’re not easy, and in fact, they look a lot like the truth. But as he looks into it more, he realizes that the Truth is not this. But to find the truth, he may have to face leaving everything behind.
Both are bound, but both are touched by the loving hand of someone who is more than ready to lead them out.
Then, there’s Winifrith. Daughter of a Knight of the King, she loves and serves the King with her whole heart. But all around her everything she’s believed is being tried. She’s being cast into a whirlwind of questions, and she can’t get any answers. She loves the King, but…
Does she really know him? And why does it seem like it would be so much easier to just give up?
These three make up the basic cast until book four, where we meet Aethelthryth, who I am still working on, but her story basically holds the question: “the generations before us have passed the mantle. Will the work, the faith, continue? And are we willing to face our deepest fears to help the person beside us? What if serving the King takes… everything?”
So, it’s basically a fantasy retelling of many testimonies I’ve heard and seen.
And I do have one other snippet featuring Alwin and Winifrith from book four, if you want to read it. (Not that I’ve written the books before it. Oh no, we’re working ahead. Procrastinating? What’s that? đ )
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
October 18, 2022 at 5:25 pm #119910Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@godlyfantasy12. @koshka. @joy-caroline. @elishavet-pidyon. Another scene! Part 1! Yep…I’m leaving y’all hanging at the end of this one. xD Anyways, it’s unedited, so please excuse it’s…beginner-ness. If that’s a word…XD
The B-17 was hurtling towards the ground at 170mph.
Ezra made sure his parachute harness was strapped and attached. âYoshua! Get your parachute on!â
Yoshua took off his headset for a second. âThey have to know where we are so they can find us. You go on ahead.â
âNo. The pilot gets out last, after all of his crew does. You need to get out.â
Slowly, Yoshua shook his head. âNo. Iâm not going to let you stay with me, because Iâm not going anywhere.â
Ezra shook his head.
The pilot always got out first.
Thatâs how it went.
And he wasnât going to let Yoshua stay.
âYoshuaâŠget out.â
Yoshuaâs brows furrowed together. âYouâre not my superior officer.â
âIâm your pilot. Now, get out.â Ezra ordered, pointing.
Yoshua stood. âNoâŠI wonâtâŠI canât. Youâre my friend and I wonât let anything happen to you.â
Ezra grabbed Yoshuaâs arm. âNoâŠyou go. Iâll be right behind you.â
Yoshua shook his head and pulled his arm away. âNoâŠthey have to know where we are.â
âWho cares!?â Ezra roared. âYou need to get out!â
The plane was getting too close to the ground.
Yoshua glanced around, before sliding the nose door open. Wind instantly began pulling at their uniforms and hair.
Ezra grabbed the pilotâs seat. âNow, get out!â
âSorry EzraâŠbutâŠnoâŠâ Yoshua got behind him. Smiled. âWe were good friends, EzraâŠand we always did everything together. Thank youâŠfor being my friendâŠthrough everything. But I canât let you follow me this time.â
âYoshua, what-!?â
Yoshua shoved him, and suddenly Ezra went tumbling forwardâŠout of the plane.
âYOSHUA!â He screamed his friendâs name.
Frantically tried to reach for the plane, but he was too farâŠfalling too fast.
He pulled his parachute cords, and the parachute instantly opened.
âYoshua! Jump out!â
Ezra collided into something hard.
He groaned.
The plane continued to dive before him.
And his world faded into darkness.
So yep…that was only Part 1. đ XD
I should get the rest of it out soon…but then again…who knows. I can be pretty random. xD If an idea comes to me, I just have to write it. XDXDXD
Oh, and to show them, I made a moodboard for Ezra and Yoshua, best friends since childhood. đ Ezra is in the top left, Yoshua in bottom right. đ
October 18, 2022 at 5:31 pm #119912Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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The pilot always got out last, I meant. This is what happens when you type, like, 25 words a second. xD
October 18, 2022 at 8:09 pm #119928Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@godlyfantasy12. @joy-caroline. @elishavet-pidyon. @koshka. And…another scene. xD But…not Part 2. XDXDXD This one will likely be in 2 or even more parts as well…and just as an early warning, Part 2 will have quite a bit of violence in it, but not too graphic. Just thought I’d put that up there tho! Keep in mind this is for my American Revolution main WIP! đ
âMama, look at all the pretty flowers!â Ina cried, pointing.
Lidia smiled and followed her daughters to inspect the lilies. âThey are beautiful InaâŠâ Lidia plucked one and put it in Inaâs bright red hair. âJust like youâŠandâŠâ she picked another lily and put it in Ruthâs light brown hair. âAnd your sister Ruth.â
Ina giggled and Ruth smiled.
Nathan smiled as he watched them. âYou must be thankfulâŠâ
Morrison nodded. Smiled. âEvery single day I become even more grateful for them. God gave, he took away, and he gave back. Doubly.â
Nathan pursed his lips.
If God could giveâŠthen why did it seem likeâŠhe only took?
Sophia squeezed his hand, and he leaned over and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
David was deadâŠbut SophiaâŠMorrisonâŠseemed soâŠpeaceful.
Did their head not throb?
Did their hearts not break?
Did their stomachs not churn every time they were reminded that he was forever gone?
Oh, what use were such idle thoughts anyhow?
Nathan squeezed Sophiaâs hand. She looked up at him and smiled, but it quickly faded, and her brows furrowed with concern. âNathanâŠare you alright?â
âYes. Iâm fine, honest, Sophia.â He whispered.
Sophia nodded, but kept her lips trained in a thin line.
Nathan inwardly sighed.
He hated to lieâŠbut alsoâŠhe didnât want to talk about it.
Not here and not now.
Nathan looked ahead, and began to slow.
Men in red coats were standing aroundâŠright outside of Morrisonâs house.
âWhy are they at your house?â Sophia whispered, glancing at Morrison.
Nathan glanced at him too.
Morrison slowly nodded. âThey suspect me of treason against the crownâŠthatâs why.â He replied. He kept moving, not even slowing his stride.
Nathan continued to walk.
Sophia held his hand tighter.
They neared the house, and Nathanâs breath caught.
Colonel Hitchens turned, and a slow, cruel, smile spread across his face. He slicked back his curly black hair with his hand. âDr. Andrew MorrisonâŠa doctor and a traitorâŠwhat an odd combination of professionsâŠwouldnât you think?â
âHow may I help you, Colonel?â Morrison asked, his Southern drawl quietâŠlow. Ina clutched to his breeches.
âI believe you know exactly why Iâm here, doctor. You have been known to aid the American traitorâs multiple times. And treason doesnât come without a cost, doctor.â
âI have only done Godâs will. Do you think the Kingâs will and way is higher than Godâs, Colonel?â
Hitchens chuckled.
Stepped closer to Morrison, one hand on his sword hilt. âThe King was put in place by God, doctor. Isnât that in the Scriptures?â
Morrison slowly nodded. âYes, it does, in the book of Romans.â
Hitchens smiled with the satisfaction of winning an argument.
Nathan took in a deep breath.
He didnât like where this was heading.
âBut it also says that he is a servant of God, only carrying out Godâs wrath on the wrongdoer. I have done nothing wrong nor evil, Colonel, and no matter what man God puts in place of authority, Godâs will is still much higher than his. For Godâs thoughts are not our thoughts. His thoughts are much higher than ours could ever be.â
Hitchensâ eyebrows raised.
Nathan bit his lip and held Sophia closer. She wrapped her arms around him, leaning against him. Nathan ran one of his hands through her hair.
âThe King has issued decrees and has signed laws to keep riffraff like you Americans in line. And I know what is and isnât wrong, doctor. In all ways.â Hitchens snarled.
âSo now youâre trying to play God?â
The sound of a slap resonated off the nearby brick and wood buildings.
âThatâs enough out of you, doctor,â Hitchens spat the title, âyouâre coming with us. Immediately. In the name of God and King George III, you are hereby under arrest, Dr. Andrew Jack Morrison.â
âOn what exact grounds?â
Hitchens chuckled and turned to face the black-haired woman. âI already explained, dear woman. And who, may I ask, are you?â
Sarah raised her chin and gave him a smile. âMy name is Sarah, Colonel. Sarah Becket.â
Hitchens bowed to her, as two soldiers put manacles on Morrisonâs wrists.
They couldnât take himâŠheâd done nothing wrong.
But what was Nathan, just a puny little weakling Private, going to do?
Nathan took in a deep breath.
What he would give to be stronger.
âIt is my pleasure to make your acquaintance, my lady. But what are you doing with this group ofâŠah,â Hitchens waved his hand in the air, searching for the right words, ââŠrebels?â
âSophia is a dear friend of mine, and Dr. Morrison is an old friend of my fatherâs. And I and Dawson are currently courting.â
Hitchens laughed, then, maybe noticing he was in the presence of a woman, cleared his throat.
âApologies, madame. I laughed without even thinking. To court Dawson ThomasâŠyou must have a very low bar for a husbandâŠâ
Sarahâs eyebrows furrowed together.
Nathan turned around.
Dawson bit his lip and his gaze fell to his boots.
Nathan turned back around to face Hitchens.
He saw Lidia and Morrison, with foreheads touching, whispering. Praying, Nathan guessed. Ruth and Ina both clung to their father.
No more standing by.
Nathan slowly got out of Sophiaâs arms.
âSir, may I say something?â
Hitchens smiled faintly. âAh, Private MeijerâŠfinallyâŠmaybeâŠmaybe a voice of reason.â
Youâre about to be disappointed, Nathan thought. âActually sir, IâŠagree with Sarah. There isnât a reason to arrest Dr. Morrison. He is a kind man, loyal to a fault. Heâs not the kind of man that would assist the American traitors, sir. You have the wrong man.â
Hitchens narrowed his eyes. âExcuse me?â
âYou have the wrong man put under arrest, sir.â
Hitchens stared at him.
A part of Nathan wanted to run and hide. But he didnât.
Heâd changed since David died.
AndâŠhe couldnât explain whyâŠor how.
Hitchens sighed. âI suppose youâre right, NathanâŠâ
Nathan raised an eyebrow.
Now thatâŠhe hadnât been expecting. ââŠSir?â
âYouâre rightâŠI do have the wrong man. Men, release the doctor.â
The two soldiers stared at Hitchens.
âRelease him!â Hitchens roared.
The soldiers hurried to obey.
Morrison was released from the manacles binding his wrists.
Nathan blinked.
Had it actuallyâŠworked?
NoâŠit hadnâtâŠhe just had a feeling that it wasnât over yet.
Hitchens wasnât that easily swayed.
Hitchens smiled. âIâm glad Nathan Meijer changed my mind before I arrested the wrong man. Well, I suppose I better be getting back to our camp. Meijer, Thomas, itâs about nighttime. Would you like to come back to camp now?â
Nathan glanced at Dawson.
Their eyes met.
And slowly, Dawson nodded. âYessir. WeâŠwe will.â
October 19, 2022 at 9:33 am #120003Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@joy-caroline. @godlyfantasy12. @koshka. @elishavet-pidyon. Part 2 of the American Revolution scene! And this one doesn’t have the violence. Now part 3 does. Stuff changes as I write it. What can I say? I’m a pantser! xD Anyways, part 2.
The fife drum began beating, sounding reveille.
Nathan quietly groaned and wiped the sleep from his eyes.
Beside him, Dawson awoke. âMorning already?â He groaned
Nathan shrugged. âI guess so.â He slipped his red coat over his cloth undershirt and quickly buttoned it.
Dawson did the same, whilst also trying to fix his awry hair.
Nathan reached outside and grabbed both his and Dawsonâs shined boots.
Nathan slipped his on, Dawson did the same, and they crawled outside of the tent.
But Nathan didnât see other soldiers exiting their tentsâŠodd.
âWhereâs everyone else?â
âThey were already awoken earlier, Dawson.â Vince replied, suddenly coming around from the side.
Nathan stood. âBy Hitchens?â
Vince slowly nodded. Set his lips in a thin line. âYesâŠâ
âThen why didnât he wake us up?â Dawson asked.
âHe was getting the other men readyâŠand in positionâŠâ Vince replied, his eyes a little brighter, and Nathan was startled to see actual tears held in his eyes.
âVinceâŠwhat is it?â Dawson asked, seemingly noticing the tears and concern in Vinceâs dark brown, almost black, eyes.âHe wanted the men to be ready. Hitchens has claimed that you have both committed insubordination against him.â
Stepping up for Morrison, Nathan thought. And spending time with so-called âtraitorsâ.
âThen heâs taking us to court-martial?â Nathan asked softly.
Vince shook his head. âHe has decided and dictated the punishment without a courtâs decision.â
âThatâs against the rules.â Dawson hissed.
Vince nodded. âI knowâŠbut you and Nathan, especially you, Dawson, know that the rules donât always apply to Hitchens. He certainly doesnât always follow them.â
âThen we have to tell someone. Now.â
Vince shook his head. âThe men you would have to get are nowhere near here. If you left, it would be considered desertion. And Hitchens doesnât need to be made angrier. Heâs already decided that both of you will be punishedâŠâ Vince took in a deep breath and closed his eyes, âand that is why he has all the other men gathered around the whipping post.â
Nathanâs face paled, and he finally looked.
There was just a sea of red, gathered in a group.
And Vince was right.
They were right in that area.
âHe canât. He doesnât have the proper orders.â Dawson replied, but his face was almost deathly pale.
âIt doesnât matter to himâŠand thereâs nothing we can do.â
âNot againâŠnot againâŠnoâŠâ Dawson whispered, and Nathan grabbed his arm to keep him from falling.
âItâs going to be okay DawsonâŠI promiseâŠâ
He began to help Dawson walk, and Vince followed right behind.
They neared the sea of red, and when they got close enough, Nathan saw Hitchensâ smileâŠcruelâŠmaliciousâŠsadistic.
âWellâŠif it isnât the insubordinates nowâŠdid you think stopping me from arresting a traitor would just pass by without punishment?â
âI didnât stop youâŠI only gave you the truth and let you decide.â Nathan replied, letting go of Dawson.
And thank goodness, Dawson didnât fall.
Hitchens scoffed. âA likely story, Meijer. Now, your punishment is decided and will begin shortly. You will both be punished for your disobedience. ButâŠmaybe a littleâŠdifferent than what you may be used to.â
He smiled again.
âAs this has been done to you multiple times, Dawson Thomas, I suspect this holds little fear for you.â Hitchens began.
Nathan looked back at Dawsonâs deathly pale face again. If Hitchens were truly paying attention, he would see that it still held a lot of fear for Dawson, but Nathan suspected that something else was up his sleeve.
âI pondered the predicament all night longâŠand finally, I have hit upon a solution. Meijer, remove your coat and shirt and prepare for your punishment.â
Nathan began to fumble with the buttons on his coat, removing it as quickly as possible.
He saw, out of the corner of his eye, Dawson sway and stumble. Vince caught him and steadied him, wrapping one arm around him, whispering into his ear.
Nathan finally removed his coat, carefully laying it in the waiting drummer boyâs open arms. Then slipped out of his shirt, also laying it in the boyâs arms.
âMeijer, are you ready?â
ââŠIâve learned to take every day and everything as it comes. To be courageous in the face of great painâŠnow that is strength.â
Nathan raised his chin, strengthened by the reminderâŠthe words of David, the friend heâd lostâŠthe friend who had died for him, taken a bullet for him. And he squared his shoulders, determined to look brave, be brave, for Dawson. âYessir. I am.â
October 19, 2022 at 12:59 pm #120011@freedomwriter76 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
*sits on edge of seat waiting for the next part!*
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