Prologue: Burying “The Hatchet”

Male warriors silently bore the bier where the old warrior clan matriarch’s body was positioned, stately, regal, more restful than in life. Her fight-name was unique: The Hatchet.

Zippy Take Over, #10

It’s that time of year. Santa Paws came again. I always get so confused. I don’t understand why he brings me things when Mom and ‘On already take care of me.

I don’t like my new bed. I wish Santa Paws hadn’t brought it. My Mom and ‘On don’t seem to understand that I…

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 2

The green-eyed acolyte started to stir.

“Wait, be still. How do you feel?”

The green-eyes stared back blankly at the blue-eyed warrior clan matriarch. Then, the green eyes darted all around, startled with fear…

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 15b

The blue-eyed warrior clan matriarch stood guard as her blue-eyed daughters and the green-eyed girl danced in the moon clover at the Temple of Peace courtyard. Four moon cycles after the great meeting, she did not look pregnant. Her physical healing was…

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 6

After returning the brown-eyed spirit-healer to her living quarters on the square, the blue-eyed warrior clan matriarch crossed the Temple of Peace courtyard, flipped the knob to unbolt the door, and entered her own living quarters.

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 1

Author’s Note: Our world is so fraught with danger. As a mother, I struggle with how to explain to my children, and my struggle is worse with their diagnoses lists. At the same time, I want to make the darkness less dark, not by hiding it, but more by trying to…

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 9

As the meeting continued, all three sat in silence for two candle flickers. The silence was broken by the green-eyed acolyte’s shriek, “No!”

The warrior started to get up, the frame-healer grabbed her arm. The matriarch forgot for a…

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 5

The blue-eyed warrior clan matriarch silently navigated the narrow streets of the city’s older section. The cobblestone turned to dust, and she was on the town line.

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 3

The warrior clan matriarch and her older daughter applied herbs to refresh the living quarters. Despite the physical evacuations, the green-eyed acolyte remained clean enough to await the frame-healer’s arrival.

Invasion of DeadLife Nightmare, Part 8

The blue-eyed warrior clan matriarch prepared a tray with meat, fruits, and vegetables. She also filled a water jug and prepared cups. Although Life Spice would take the edge off her anxiety and anticipation, she knew the spirit-healer could not handle it.