The Kingdom Episode 1: The Start

https://youtu.be/AyTzVhKN2kw The Start Slowly, ever so slowly, William crept toward the front door, heavy leather boots in hand, and a full pack snug on his back.  He placed each step lightly on the puzzle of an old and vocal wooden floor. “Where are you going?”  His father asked from a shadowed position next to the …

The 16ers

  By Thomas H. Cannon Like the blank page the universe is infinitely empty, and yet filled with invisible boundaries, fundamental laws, and incomprehensible restrictions.  Each aspect of this infinity will eventually be engaged, because life fills every emptiness it can, as water fills any cup to the brim before running over. If the boundaries of a cage are so distant …

The Bench

  By Thomas H. Cannon John is sitting on a bench looking at a most beautiful seascape when a jumping spasm in his hand pulls his attention down into his lap.  He is confused to see a wrinkled pile of old hands resting there.  A moment passes before he realizes those are his hands. It’s …