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River of Dreams #32: Coffee Shop Enlightenment I

Chapter 17 The coffee shop of enlightenment I The coffee shop was bustling around Jered and Essie. Dishes clanked and orders flew. The cash register chinged, rattled and zipped. People moved in and out greeting and parting. None of this … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #31: Monday Morning

Chapter 16 III A Storm of Horses Coming   Emmylou dreamed of beautiful grey horses running, six of them running across a dawn field. There was a murmuring music that gave the whole scene a clear consistent rhythm. The drumming … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #30: Shared Dreams

Chapter 16 (finale) Strangers Sharing a Snake Dream Maddie Bolter stood calmly leaning against an ancient gnarled pine tree her pack at her feet. Though Random did not know her name; To him she was just a strangely dressed young … Continue reading

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River of Dreams #29: Dream Images

Chapter 16 III Dreamtime Illustrations Random straightened the papers and folded the file on his lap. He  looked up at the others, who sat in silence around the room. “I like the story of the Princess. She used creativity 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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