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That Which is Hidden

Shadows and Secrets

In the shadow of ancient Greece, Thalia flees her past as a coerced oracle, seeking refuge in Lydia with her enigmatic protector, Kratos. But who is Kratos really? And how much can she trust him? Their evolving relationship intertwines with the rise of Cyrus of Persia, espionage, and a quest to unmask a hidden cabal mastermind. As secrets unravel, Thalia grapples with echoes from her time as an oracle -- a haunting connection that leads her to Delphi itself.

Imagine being a wife a mother and having a career. Dreaming life full of everything your heart's desired including nice cars and a hey big home. Then one day Temptation comes along,and striving for perfection you fall into a pit of despair or may I say " an affair." Becoming sick with fatigue not being able to be the mother you once were. Losing your job losing your husband and finally losing the respect of your children. Many events took place after but that's just to sum it up. She could not remember because her life had been so traumatic since birth that she chose to heal and once she healed she forgot and left everything in the past. Only to find out that there is no time in space therefore the information was still stuck somewhere in her spine, trying to reach the pineal gland in her brain. She could not remember is about a woman who was brave enough to let go of everything and still continue to have faith in humanity and trust in her God. Not knowing what tomorrow would bring But continuing to do her very best, whether she was accepted or not.

In the heart of ancient Rome, where marble statues guard their secrets and the Senate chambers echo with whispered plots, two lives converge -- a man known as Marcus and the beautiful and reticent Kyra.

The Parallax Promenade follows Timothy Chyme, who finds himself in a surreal dream where he encounters historical figures like King George III, Queen Charlotte, and Princess Charlotte. Initially alone on Queen’s Walk, Timothy is joined by King George III, who shares his struggles with mental health. They are later joined by Queen Charlotte and Princess Charlotte, who engage Timothy in conversations about art and botany. The dream takes a whimsical turn as they dance under the stars.

The dream continues with an appearance by a youthful Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by all her corgis. Timothy and the Queen share a poignant moment before she fades away. As dawn breaks, Timothy awakens with a renewed sense of wonder . He resumes his life as a street musician, playing a new song inspired by his dream.

Caring for a loved one is a full-time occupation. It’s a labour of love, but hard work. The first part of this story is a dream I had whilst caring for my wife. It develops into a piece of historical fiction about a ghost who helps somebody in the present.

A short story that follows Josephine as she travels through layers of the Dream world. On her journey fictional and real become undistinguishable, past and future collide. Everything becomes so futile and ethereal, she can't even trust her own mind.

Mikey scrambled to the staked fencing, hoof-clawing at the sides of the enclosure without success. He did not want to be on this side. Not really knowing why he did not want to be here was a fleeting thought as he tried to jump the fence’s height. He could not even get half way up but he tried several more times before giving up and laying there in the trodden clumps of mud. A half of a carrot was sticking almost straight up right near his head. The green top was slightly bent by a cake of old mud. He gobbled it before the others saw it and was satisfied to lay and digest. But, first he looked around for more… then lay back, cooling his stomach in the smoothed rut he had made by falling so many times. He rolled to the left and rolled to the right and fell out of the bed, banging his elbow and dropping his cigarette from his lips, and he exclaimed an ouch.

‘Keep quiet, you. I’s tryin’ ta get some sleep after all dat lovin’ yer puts me true…’.

In the Shadow of the Tiber: A Tale of Intrigue in Ancient Rome

The long awaited hour was finally here but it was just a dream and nothing more. I had a lot of dreams but never have I felt more like a stranger to myself than now. Three years ago in 1850 Is where it all started for me and the people that I dragged in. In 1850, me and my sweet girlfriend of 9 years, Elizabeth James decided to move from Vancouver, British Columbia to Barkerville, British Columbia. We both had our reasons to move but as I later found out, She was more invested in me following my dreams than any of her own.

Until recently, it has generally been assumed that ancient Roman women did not figure prominently as medical doctors. Much of the reason for this view derives from the extreme obstacles and difficulties women experienced in becoming qualified as physicians in the West during the Victorian Era and the twentieth century. It is now becoming apparent among scholars that women in ancient Rome did not encounter impediments to their medical practice to the same degree as pre-modern and early modern women. Although there are few references to women doctors in Rome, those mentions treat these physicians with the same respect and honour as that accorded to their similarly deserving male colleagues.