Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.27: The Grandparents

Even before he dressed, Desi was in the nursery soothing and feeding Doroteia, who had been good and slept through the night. “Good morning, baby girl. Did that nasty storm wake you? Well it’s nothing to be afraid of. The rain helps all the plants live. When you’re older, we’ll show you all the pretty […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.26: It’s Time

“So, it’s time.” “And we’re agreed, we’ll ask Kayla if she’s available and willing?”“Yes, you had a good point about the fact that a child who had her genes mixed with ours would look like both of us.” “I do have good ideas sometimes, don’t I?” Jeb smiled. “I still think you should go first.” […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.25: House Party

“What do you think about having a house party? We haven’t had people over in a while, and it’s such a nice day,” Desi said.“But it’s supposed to storm today,” Jeb pointed out.“So we’ll keep the food and bar on the porch and hope the rains tops for a few hours. Come on, it could […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.24: Next Steps

Jeb was using the fabricator again, hoping he wasn’t about to be sprayed with an explosion, when his grades were delivered. A+, A+, A+…and D+. Jeb was stun ned by the last one, wondering just where he had gone wrong with his Particle Parts class. Maybe he hadn’t been as focused as he thought over […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.23: Almost a Graduate

Normally, Jeb would have been happy that winter was nearly over, anticipating the return of sunshine. But this time, he just felt so sad, he couldn’t even taste the leftover forager’s stew he had randomly grabbed for breakfast. “Morning What’s wrong?” Desi asked, concerned. Jeb sighed. “I got a call this morning. Grandma died.” “Oh […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.22: Home Stretch

Jeb was getting used to waking up early by now to take care of homework and get in what studying he could before his classes began. He would be happy when the term was over and he could sleep in a little, though.. He hadn’t yet decided if he would continue to work from home […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.21: Crunch Time

Saturday That weekend, Jeb got up bright an dearly to get started on his term paper fro Up and Atoms. He had just the topic in mind, too. Surely he couldn’t go wrong with it. Except, what if the idea was simpler than he thought and everyone else was working on a similar topic? What […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.20: Round Two

“Good morning. Did you get your class schedule?” Desi greeted Jeb. Jeb glanced up from his laptop, nodding. “Yep! I’m trying to get some studying done before I have to go. Back to back classes today. so I’ll just stay on campus until they’re both done.”“That makes perfect sense. I won’t distract you, then.” Desi […]

Evergreen Harbor Chronicles 1.19: Love

On Love Day, Jeb surprised Desi with a rose. “For you, my love.”“Oh, thank you!” Desi accepted the rose, sniffing ti appreciatively, then offered Jeb one in turn. “I guess great minds do think alike,” he joked. “Well of course we do, we’re two halves of a whole,” Jeb replied, smiling. “Mine smells fresher though,” […]

Box of Chocolates 1.30: Choices

A/N: This week’s goals: write one novel, collect 5 different gems or crystals, complete one painting. (Yes, reducing it a little so I don’t go through th elist too fast) It was only as she stood in the rain about to walk up the driveway to the house that Tomax stopped to think about what […]