Chapter One

by | Mar 3, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel

2:00. Pitch blackness.  A faint glow from the embers in the little wood stove gave off only a smidgeon of light. Cory looked at the illuminated face of the clock and saw the p.m. next to the number. It was two o’clock in the afternoon. “Bloody hell!” She clicked on...

Chapter Two

by | Mar 9, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel

“Mum!” Cory ran back to the door reaching it just when Amos Argyle pushed it open “Why was the door locked?” Cory demanded. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. It wasn’t locked!” “I couldn’t open it!” “Well, it’s open now.” Amos glared at her. Cory rushed past...

Chapter Three

by | Mar 18, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel

Amos was visibly shaking. His forehead rested on the floor; his arms outstretched in front of him. “Maheetek.” He chanted over and over. Cory stared at him, her mouth open. She was gasping for breath. “What is wrong with you,” she growled which seemed to make him...

Chapter Four

by | Mar 23, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel

Back in her cabin Cory unzipped her parka and stuffed it into her backpack. After resolving to accompany Amos, she had tried to telepathically connect with her mother, father and brother several more times. None responded. Her tears overflowed. “I have to find mum,”...

Chapter Five

by | Mar 24, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel

Erupting into long panicked strides, Cory was able to keep out of the yeti’s grasp. Her ape-like yeti arms swung rhythmically, keeping her balanced. Focused straight ahead, she could see clearly on either side without turning her head. The sound of the yeti’s feet...