Chapter 9 Arcadia School of Experiential Learning No matter how hard Emily tried, she could not open her eyes. It was as if heavy weights were attached to her eyelids. She couldn’t recall where she was or even what time of day it was. She tried to force herself to remember but nothing came to... Continue Reading →
Part 2: The Keepers: Emily- Chapters 7-8
Chapter 7- I'm a Keeper? Emily asked, “So, did it turn out to be a test?” “Um, some of it was and some of it wasn’t” “A test for, what?” “They needed to know if I really was a Keeper.” “A Keeper, what do you mean a Keeper.” “That’s what you and I are Emily,... Continue Reading →
Part 2: The Keepers: Emily- Chapters 4-6
Chapter 4- The Giant Golden Grizzly “Were you scared?” asked Emily. “Very, I was worried they would find out that I really couldn’t talk to animals.” “What happened?” “Well, we all piled into a tiny little car and drove up the street to an open field, you know, the one that Mr. Andrews keeps his... Continue Reading →
Part 2: The Keepers: Emily
Chapter 1- Time Will Tell Kneeling in the dirt, Emily ran her fingers through the damp soil, breaking apart any of the remaining clumps. She scooped some up, brought it to her nose and inhaled. She loved the smell of freshly turned soil, a lot of good memories lingered in its scent. With a smile... Continue Reading →
Charlotte Takes a Break
Go Right Ahead, Mr. Poirot I finally put the book down just after dinner. My back and butt were starting to ache, so I stretched my arms up over my head and twisted back and forth. It didn’t do much, so I decided to move around a little. Plus, I had so many questions about... Continue Reading →
Part 1- Qbit: Chapter 13
It Only Looks Fast Because You Move So Slow {Chapter 2397 of the Book of Keepers} Mrs. P and Qbit followed the concrete path as it wound its way past two tall oaks surrounded by large patches of pachysandra. They walked up a set of wooden stairs, their footsteps made a solid thump on each... Continue Reading →
Part 1- Qbit: Chapter 12
You Did Say That’s a Cat, Right? {Chapter 2396 of the Book of Keepers} Link to previous chapters- http://keepersoftheblueplanet.blog/2021/12/27/part-1-qbit-chapters-10-11/ Mr. Privet rushed to Aura’s side and knelt down. While stroking her head he reached into his pocket and pulled out a special treat composed of natural herbs known for their healing ability. It was something... Continue Reading →
Part 1- Qbit: Chapters 10 & 11
Chapter 10- Happy Birthday Kid! {Chapter 2395 of the Book of Keepers} Link to previous chapter(s)- http://keepersoftheblueplanet.blog/2021/12/21/part-1-qbit-chapters-8-9/ “Okay, that went smoothly,” said Qbit as they stood in the empty alley. “At least none of us were chopped in half.” The professor looked behind her at the shimmer they had just come through. “Very funny.” She... Continue Reading →
Part 1- Qbit: Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 8- It's Like a Piñata! {Chapter 2394 of the Book of Keepers} Link to previous chapter- http://keepersoftheblueplanet.blog/2021/12/11/part-1-qbit-chapters-6-7/ Ryan entered the control room and walked directly over to Chad who was sitting in front of a computer screen watching something. He was laughing hysterically (Chad, not Ryan). Ryan steeled himself and said, “Sir, I have... Continue Reading →