Author: Avellina Balestri
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Searching For God and a Lost Shoe
The morning sails through your window as light Dark blue when winter rests upon the world All green and golden in the happy spring But welcome every day, in every way… Read more
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I. Magi. Nation. Inspiration: the Pagan Experience
BY RACHEL SCHMIDT Two years ago, when I studied abroad in England, we happened to take a trip out to Avebury. Read more
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Slip in Time: Chapter 3
BY CHRIS S. (ALIAS WEREWOLFKING350) “I’m sorry to interrupt you at home, but a matter like this must be tended to immediately.” Read more
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The Best Robe – A Star Trek Story: Chapter 3
“I apologize for my captain here. In all my years of medical practice, I have yet to discover a cure for idiocy,” McCoy told the patient. Read more
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Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 5: The Genius Boy
Zenon tugged on her hair in frustration, where was she? She ended up back at the entrance. Again. That cranky, mean boy was gone. She was alone. She groaned in frustration. Read more
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A Selkie Lover
BY RACHEL SCHMIDT Let some of deadly sirens sing; I’ll none of their tempting take. Their love only death will bring; All the world with them’s at stake. Read more
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Be Here Now
Recently, I was chatting with a wise and witty mom, and she mentioned how, at the end of a busy day of errand-running, she sometimes finds herself pulling into her driveway and asking herself, “Wait – were those red lights or green lights?” This scary revelation really struck a chord with me. Read more
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The Best Robe – A Star Trek Story: Chapter 2
“We have broken a record, gentlemen,” McCoy said. “Longest time on shore leave without anyone getting burned, blasted, fried, or beaten beyond recognition. Four whole days.“ Read more
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Slip in Time: Chapter 2
BY CHRIS S. (ALIAS WEREWOLFKING350) “Do you know about Hogwarts?” Severus asked, knowing the boy most likely wasn’t a muggle. Read more
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Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 4: Recon & The Chair
Mother was right, Khalid thought. They’re kidnapping children. Wonderful children, super-humans and Myth both. Read more
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Tolkien and Restoration: A Look at Catholicism in England during the 19th and 20th Centuries
BY DR. JOSEPH SHAW The Catholic Church in England embarked, therefore, on a massive programme of restoration. Read more
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It Is Morning
It is morning Catkins gold. Wind sun, Chainsaw sound, a warm buzz I am tired of trying… Read more
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The Fairy Fountain
BY ELIZABETH TROUP “In return for your gratitude, I have something to give you,” she said, motioning to a pink-haired fairy…. Read more
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Slip in Time: Chapter 1
BY CHRIS S. (ALIAS WEREWOLFKING350) The last thing Harry heard before he passed out completely was a loud crack and himself screaming. Read more
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The Best Robe – A Star Trek Story: Chapter 1
“Yikes. Is he dead?” She pressed two fingers against his neck. “No, thank heavens. Just unconscious.” She grabbed him under his armpits and tugged, but she couldn’t lift him. “Help me lift him. We’re bringing him back with us.” Read more
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Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 3: Evil Snake or Land Mermaid?
“You’re an interesting child,” remarked the man dragging Zenon down to a large cavern. “My technology can negate your strength, but I can’t break that aura protecting you. I think I’m going to enjoy studying a god.” Read more
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Humanity’s Question
“There’s a question you’ll ask at some point in your life if you haven’t already asked it. But the truth is it’s already been answered…” Read more
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Fruits of Forgiveness: Overcoming Evil with Good
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Some of the greatest works of art contain the ability to make us react in such a way, to find ourselves in the warp and wield of dehumanization. Read more
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Lost Time: Chapter 17
Gabriel has assured her that the children are very good and loving to each other as adults, and that she did a good job raising them. She has to trust him for now. She looks forward to getting to know her children again… Read more
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Les Miserables… The Title Says It All
BY SARAH LEVESQUE I watched and I waited for good music. Hugh Jackman sang and Russell Crowe sang and I don’t know if the songwriter failed or if the actors failed. Read more