Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! An hour later, Worm was still leading the way, though he was moving a lot more slowly. I was moving more slowly too. My arms and shoulders ached from... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl by HL Carpenter – Part 6
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! I rowed faster, as if that would help. At the rate we were traveling, the boat would fill with rainwater and we'd sink, especially since I couldn't row and... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl by HL Carpenter – Part 5
Missed part 1? Here it is. Interested in reading HL Carpenter's middle grade mystery novel, The Ghost in the Gardens? Check it out. Then, read on! "Hey!" Worm fast-wiggled up to the end of my finger. "I am a good worm!" "Hush." I closed my fingers around Worm's body. "We mean you no harm, apple... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl by HL Carpenter – Part 3
The Adventures of Flower Girl continue... If you missed part one, here it is. If you would like to look into The Ghost in the Gardens, a middle grade adventure by HL Carpenter, click here. Otherwise, read on! "I do not take ssssides, even in wartime!" Worm said. "I like to help everyone. I am... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl by HL Carpenter – Part 2
If you'd like to take a look at The Ghost in the Gardens by HL Carpenter, I urge you to do so. It's a great book. If you're just starting out, here's part 1. For more of The Adventures of Flower Girl, please continue... I cleared my throat. "I'm a princess. A warrior princess. And... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Flower Girl by HL Carpenter – Part 1
Hello and welcome to another serial short story! This time, we're pleased to introduce you to HL Carpenter, the writing duo behind the middle grade mystery; The Ghost in the Gardens. This short story is bonus material from that book. So without further ado: The leaf was as long as my palm and as light... Continue Reading →
An Open Invitation
Hello everyone! First of all, I’d like to thank you for following, subscribing, and just generally coming out to read this blog. I’ve put a lot of work into it over the years and it really does take quite a bit of effort to keep coming up with new content twice a week. That being... Continue Reading →
The Silent Serpent by J.A. Dowsett – Part 5
Here's Part 5 of my sci-fi short story! If you haven't started yet, click here to read from the beginning. Part 2 is here, Part 3 and of course, Part 4. Now that you're all caught up, keep reading! *** “Identify yourself.” The words came sharply through the Silent Serpents’ speakers. “Olympus, this is Captain... Continue Reading →
The Search for the Golden Feather by Elizabeth J. M. Walker – Part 6
If you're new to this short story, I recommend starting at Part One. Once you're caught up, read on! Trina felt as though at least an hour had passed. Her right leg was cramped under her and had completely fallen asleep. She was pretty sure Oriella had fallen asleep; she could hear the familiar sound... Continue Reading →
The Search for the Golden Feather by Elizabeth J. M. Walker – Part 5
The story continues... If you missed part 1, click here. “What the-” she heard Oriella shout. Trina found she was able to peek out of a tiny hole in her sheet just enough to see that Oriella was also captured in a white bed sheet. She could also see who Oriella’s captor was: Nestor. Nestor... Continue Reading →
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