Just as we were about to break, Ptuto raised his hand. Shiah saw this and nodded. “Did he sign the letter?” It was a great question. No one was legally allowed to print the Pharaoh’s name without him knowing about it. “I mean…. yes? Sure?” Shiah hesitated for a moment. It was telling. This sentContinue reading “Another Days Work: Part 6”
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Another Days Work: Part 5
“Our Pharaoh has assured us that he will do everything he can to keep us safe. I myself saw him write a letter to his father, who as you all know rests in the field of reeds at its highest point!” Ptomeses groaned and shook his head. He didn’t like this Pharaoh or his father.Continue reading “Another Days Work: Part 5”
The Politician
This is a piece of the same story as my previous short fiction post “The Protester” which I have updated. I’m playing around with timing. Right now, in the writing, this happens right after Mariah and crew begin their protest but in the world the story takes place in, about a week before. Please letContinue reading “The Politician”
Ice Age Buffet: One For the Caves, Part 8 Finale
The initial rush at the buffet has ended. Zta and Bleech are off feeding the Homo Erectus leaving Groog on his own with very disgruntled Sapiens!
Ice Age Buffet: Party Crashers Part 7
Things seem to be going well until Groog notices another species that wasn’t invited.
Ice Age Buffet: One Homo Behind the Other Part 6
It’s cocktail hour at the feast. Things are going well… at first.
Ice Age Buffet: The Signal Part 5 1/2
Groog finds a signaler.
Ice Age Buffet: The Finish Line Part 5
Re-cap: Groog, feast leader, is getting ready for the great feast to celebrate remaining life along with Joog, event organizer, Keen, broth leader and Bleech, server. He’s down two employees, Yaan (dead) and Roon (injured). Que the town gossip has everyone talking about Pol and Lom, two hunters who had a drunken disagreement the night before. Everything has gone wrong but Zta, Groogs wife has stepped in to help along with their 4 year old daughter Zte and a mysterious old woman (30’s) who, to his surprise, is Groogs Mother in Law.
Ice Age Buffet: What Would Zta Do? Part 4
Groog has to talk to the hunters.
Ice Age Buffet: Old Women and Hunter Drama Part 3
The old woman tends to Roon and freaks everyone out.