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Chapter 8 (Part 1, The Prophet)

Thursday, November 6, 2008

The old woman (older than Mischa was now, definitely) stood at his bedside when Moses awoke, leaning on what looked like a bamboo cane.
 
He pulled backwards immediately. She was still, her face unchanged, looking at him.
 
“Master wishes to see you after you have refreshed yourself.”
 
She turned and headed for the door.
 
“Wait!” Moses wanted to know, [...]

Chapter 7 (Part 1, The Prophet)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Moses followed the older (the unknown to him) Mischa through the grounds of the King home.
 
Here and there lay the classic marks of the ages. Most were in disrepair. The hedge maze. The circle of standing stones. Column archways. Huge trees, stretching high and wide, even in death and dying.
 
As they approached the small [...]