Chapter 11.

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This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 11: STIRRING WORDS The fire crackled on the beach and we sat around it staring at each other solemnly. Shishu, now released from the Agnoscian Orb, hovered outside the circle; Thrump prodded at the fire with a long stick, and the rest of the group merely exchanged meaningful glances. Everyone was obviously wondering the same thing: “What are we going to do now?” “It seems to me that the group has no … [Read more]

How to Debate Gun Control

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I Believe Progress Can Be Made I believe progress can actually be made on the gun control issue, we simply must engage in rational, reasonable debate. Let me paint a picture of the last 30 some-odd discussions I’ve had on this issue. One side wants to frame the other side as heartless monsters if they don’t support an “assault rifles ban” (or an outright gun ban in many cases) and the other side just laughs at the first side, covers its ears, and says “You’re too stupid to talk to, you don’t know anything about guns.” 80-90% of the people … [Read more]

Chapter 10

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This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 10: WHERE THERE’S SMOKE I looked around the river beach at the shabby group of wet individuals. The boat was overturned on the sand to empty out the water that had been trapped inside it during the fall. Chak, Plink, Fwish, and Fwik were all standing in a group talking. Thrump was reclining on the side of the boat, cradling an injured hand that he had received on impact, while Flye and … [Read more]

Chapter 9. Part 2.

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This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others! Glizz was insistent that I attempt the jump. “Seriously. You’re not backing out. I’ll call the cabin and let them know you’re with me. Fwish and Fwik and I are good friends. They’ll be cool with it, and they’ll totally trip when I tell them!” He threw his arm around me and we started walking toward the front entrance of the building I had intended to explore. I don’t think Glizz realized that his … [Read more]

Chapter 9. Part 1.

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This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 9: SEE THRUMP SPLASH I headed back into the Plaza and the celebration raged on. It seemed like it would go on all night and the energy of the place was infectious. I was the guest of honor and a big chair had been set-up at the head of the plaza. Umbili came by all night placing gifts around it. I was overwhelmed, but the gifts didn’t matter much to me. I … [Read more]