Resting in that peaceful place, she thinks about how much she and Gabriel were in love in those early days. His love for her grew greater still, probably because he wanted to fill the hole in her heart, having left all her loved ones and her dear country. Read more

We shall walk on toward the Party Tree Where there will be food and gifts aplenty, For today we will celebrate With our steps through the Party gate. We shall feast thoroughly, We will dance ‘till our feet ache, Then we drink with great glee, Then we eat more ‘till our backs break. Read more

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI To make matters more uncomfortable, the princess could barely speak a word of English, and she was tasked to sing the national anthem. Read more

Suddenly Gabriel’s voice brings her back to the present. She hears him asking a priest to give her his blessing, then she feels the priest’s hand on her forehead as he prays. But she can no longer stay in this moment; she is drawn back to her wedding day. Read more

The man of masterpieces – his life, his work, and a healthy dose of fanfiction! Read more

– Beauty and the Beast – The Count of Monte Christo – Cyrano de Bergerac – The Hunchback of Notre Dame  – Les Miserables – The Phantom of the Opera – The Scarlet  Pimpernel – A Tale of Two Cities – The Three Musketeers – Etc. – Read more

“Pretending to be a hearing person around people who assumed he was as well was easy enough, if occasionally tricky. Pretending to be a hearing person around people who thought his ears had gotten better was a touch harder. ” Read more

BY E. KAISER WRITES “You have done very well.  Your family should be proud of you, as much as I am.” Read more

BY SARAH LEVESQUE As a woman, traditionally it is my role in partner dancing to follow my dance partner. Read more

“The leaf— The symbol of the Golden Reign. The leaf. When Narnia regained her fame.” Read more

Day after day , Gabriel’s unwavering voice reached her. His voice carried her away to her dear beautiful native country, where she had lived her whole life till the day of their wedding. Read more

BY ARIEL KLAY Then I met Tim, my thoroughly unconventional Prince Charming who saw me as the swan I didn’t know I was. Read more

“With a burden ‘round my neck, Far heavier than the unadorned ring that it is, I am dragged down under its weight.” Read more

Gabriel was running down the hall of the hospital, frightened, looking at his wife’s beautiful face as she was being rushed into surgery. She looked asleep, lying so still and peaceful on gurney, her hand resting in his. Read more

You still approach the Altar as a child As you once were, and are, and will be forever For God will have it so, will have you so – Enchanted by His magic – a little boy Read more

BY ARTHUR POWERS One evening Luiza turned to Luis Antonio. “That kid whose broken arm was healed – that was good. Where did you find him?” Read more

BY E. KAISER WRITES “I’ve seen too much nonsense over rank and lands to be taken in by a high-sounding title.” Read more

““Harry, son, you have to fight,” Severus said firmly within his mind. “Fight for me and your granddad. Use that strength you had when you fought Dumbledore so many times. Fight because we love you. Fight because your home is with us now. Fight against him! Do it now, little snake!” ” Read more

BY KATIE HANNA It inspired me. It made me laugh. It made me cry. Yes, there were a few changes I strongly objected to–but overall, Real Good Stuff. Read more

BY ARTHUR POWERS As the rock and cross came into site, his face lit with joy. “That’s it!” He cried. “That’s the rock Our Lady showed me!” Read more