Conflict in New Haven Horst Weber had been in contact with a Moravian Seminary where he’d inquired about a place for his son Waldo to prepare for the ministry. He’d had contact with the Seminary for many years now and had sent them many articles he’d researched which they’d gratefully received and included in their magazine distributed to the faithful. He’d even been requested to … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 4
Robinson Family Martin Robinson had never travelled outside New Haven and had no ambition to. His grandfather had arrived in this new land from northern England where he’d learned to be a blacksmith and in the process of his apprenticeship had observed the dawn of railways and roads to take these new horseless carriages they called automobiles. So, he’d left the job he’d been apprenticed … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 2
Novac’s Filip Novac looked out over the vast expanse of his property. His great grandfather had been one of the lucky ones to get a land grant from the government as the push for more land from those who were fleeing from the emerging dense settlements of the east coast sought to get away from the sedentary and sometimes life-threatening practices of these emerging cities. … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 1
“Elizabeth I’ve been thinking for some time about forming a literature club where we could read a particular book and share our thoughts about the authors and their works. Would you have an interest in helping me set up such a club?” Elizabeth paused eating and looked up happily. “I’d love that, William. How could I help?” “Well, I could look for a suitable venue … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 5
Finding Life Partners The evening was a success. He picked Mary up at her home for the dance under the watchful supervision of her father and brothers and was instructed to get to her home safely and on time after the dance. This irritated him for a moment but when Mary appeared in her evening outfit with hair done beautifully his breath was taken away … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 4
Family Rapprochement Jack had been working for the Birch family for several years now and felt fulfillment in the jobs he’d been assigned in his rise from general helper in the stock department to supervisor of that department and then manager of the grocery sales department. He was currently the assistant manager for the purchasing department and aiming to be to apply for manager when … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 3
Planning For Revenge The principal and teachers marveled at Jack’s transformation and rallied around to help this prodigal son find a better life. He began to get good grades at school too. William and Susan watched this with approval and commended their brother, encouraging him in every way they could, thinking he’d turned his life around. Little did they know that a spirit of rage … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 2
Jack’s Radicalization Event Joseph Colthorpe grunted as he read the morning paper delivered to their small convenience store serving one of Fairdale’s suburbs. Those were the days when outside of the central business district these kinds of stores served the suburbs of all towns. Not everyone in town was rich enough to possess one of these emerging methods of personal transportation, a car or motorbike, … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 1
Loss and Renewal Willem sighed as he turned and saw the glazed eyes on his horses and pain ripped through his body. He clutched his chest and cried out in alarm. Liam ran to find Arnold and his mother, and the whole family gathered around Willem as he beckoned to Arnold feebly as he gasped with pain while one of the uncles rendered first aid … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 4
The Aftermath of a Firestorm The visiting brothers returned to their car and moved it inside the vehicle sheds for protection then emerged carrying loads of fire masks and protective gear for everyone to wear. One of them spoke to Willem. “There are enough here to see you through the hours ahead so let’s see everyone is wearing one. Where are the boys we need … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 3
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