Mark Sanders
Chapter 31: Gold
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “It is a great honor to meet you, sir,” Chaim said. “You know this man?” Lucius asked. “Only by reputation,”...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 30, 20211 min read
Chapter 30: Moon
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The full moon made the desert sands east of Alexandria look like a blanket of snow. Four men stood in front...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Chapter 29: Mist
Blogtober 2021 Story Project Lucius and Kamali emerged from the prison to find Chaim and the four Levites in the back of the cart. Empty...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
Chapter 28: Ice
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “The whole world will bend to me,” the dark man said, “and you will be the witness.” Lucius took another...
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Oct 27, 20211 min read
Chapter 27: Pest
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “Lucius,” the dark man said. “I regret that I’ve not had the chance to extend a formal welcome to the great...
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Oct 26, 20211 min read
Chapter 26: Bed
Blogtober 2021 Story Project Lucius took advantage of the dark corridors to find the end of the splinter in his thumb and pull it out far...
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Oct 25, 20211 min read
Chapter 25: Shadow
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “The Library?” Lucius said. “Which library?” “The Library of Alexandria,” Kamali said. “We burned it to the...
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
Chapter 24: Fireflies
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “Stop us from doing what, exactly?” Lucius asked. “I can’t see how it fits together.” “Let me show you what...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 23, 20211 min read
Chapter 23: Kiss
Blogtober 2021 Story Project Kamali placed a gentle kiss upon Lucius’ forehead, and he opened his eyes. They were in a different cell...
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Oct 22, 20211 min read
Chapter 22: Bone
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The Libyan soldier who was dying in the cell when Lucius arrived now stood in the corridor, clearly dead,...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Chapter 21: Guess
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “Try to find shelter near the road,” Lucius said. “If I’m not back by sunset, get moving west.” “Where can...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Chapter 20: Dress
Blogtober 2021 Story Project Lucius stepped off the cart and stared through the Dung Gate into the ruins of Jerusalem. The streets were...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
Chapter 19: Dice
Blogtober 2021 Story Project Kamali opened her eyes and said, “There are too many of them. They caught my illusion. They are headed this...
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Oct 18, 20211 min read
Chapter 18: Disguise
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The sun illuminated the eastern sky in the rose glow of dawn, revealing the extent of the destruction around...
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Oct 17, 20211 min read
Chapter 17: Chair
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “Yes,” the Levite said. “The ark of the covenant.” “What is that?” Lucius asked. “The most holy possession...
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Oct 16, 20211 min read
Chapter 16: Gateway
Blogtober 2021 Story Project “You can’t escape through there,” a voice called from the darkness. Kamali turned her light spell toward the...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read
Chapter 15: Steep
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The Temple grounds were littered with immense stone blocks, toppled and scattered so that no stone rested...
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
Chapter 14: Jail
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The remnants of the centurion’s men stumbled through the mud and debris outside the city walls, converging...
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Oct 13, 20211 min read
Chapter 13: Liquid
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The centurion walked into the torch light of the archway. Lucius stepped back to keep his distance. The...
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Mark Sanders
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Chapter 12: Rain
Blogtober 2021 Story Project The streets of Jerusalem were empty, which was not unusual for deep in the night, but this was not a city...
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