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River of Dreams #39: Trapped

Chapter 20 The Dream Snake   There was a quick little jolt rattling the loose items in the room and then a deep grating rumble that vibrated the house began to increase. “What de hell ees dat?” Essie’s voice trailed … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #36: The Earth Moves

II White Car, Wind and Rain Random’s white Subaru crept along through traffic as the rain began with big, splats every now and then on his windshield. Finally he was able to get off the freeway at Saratoga-Sunnyvale road and … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #28: The Water Princess Sings

Chapter 15 (finale) Maddie Comes Home Maddie ran home hooting and leaping, skipping and singing. She came charging in. Debbie and Matt were once again parked amid snack foods and beer on the sofa with a movie on. “What’s got … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #27:More About Sunset

Chapter 15 (continued) IV Configurations of Air and Water In the West Emmylou Finegold sat on a ridge on the edge of a boulder in the golden glow of an outrageous sunset. The clouds parted at the horizon loosing shafts … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #19: Motel Thoughts and Dreams

V A Night in the Motel When she got around the corner, Essie took off her shoes and ran silently just outside the slashes and pools of light that came through from the highway.  The Motel was one block up … Continue reading

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