by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Oct. 31, 2022) — [See previous installments in this series here.] Roland held Cassandra close as the wind swirled around them. The leaders of the town stood, huddled, at a distance. All were watching in amazement and wonder as the mysterious visitor was lifted into the air. The […]
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A Victorian Autumn Tale
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A Victorian Autumn Tale
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Oct. 21, 2022) — [See Part 1 here.] “Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred.” Cassandra could almost hear her mother’s voice and feel her hand as it smoothed over the freshly brushed hair. The child stared at her reflection in the dusty mirror, her uncombed curls fallen around her shoulders. […]
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A Victorian Autumn Tale
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Oct. 15, 2022) — Introduction: Halloween was one of my favorite holidays as a child. My family always kept it clean and fun. I also appreciated a good spooky story, filled with beauty and mystery, not blood and gore. I’d like to take back a holiday (that many […]
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The Three Princesses
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Oct. 8, 2022) — Once upon a time, three princesses went out for a stroll upon the narrow road. The eldest, Drusilla, soon became distracted by a group of peasants who were arguing about this and that. She wandered off the road and was soon in the midst […]
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The Water Sprite
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Sep. 30, 2022) — Through the trees, in cloak of night, the mighty king of forests strides,The pollen of the glowing moss rises and lights his eyes. He stops over a drop of dew, glistening in moonlight,Then gently breathes his life in it and views it come to […]
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The Vigil
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The Bar of Soap
by Sarah Earlene Shere, blogging at HosannaHeralds, ©2022 (Sep. 17, 2022) — The old washerwoman limped up the incline, away from her work in the cold, rushing river. Trembling, she set aside the tools of her trade and plopped down nearby, under the wooden bridge. She needed a moment to rest and warm herself before […]
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The Faithful Guardian
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On Finding Wonder
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The Keeper of Summer
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2022 (Aug. 26, 2022) — Beyond the trail, within the wood,Beside a babbling stream,A princess of the fae folk stood,And sang a golden dream. With nimble hands she plucked her lyre,The creatures stopped to hear,And marveled how she didn’t tire,Then thought they saw a tear. The lady’s tears began to flowAnd […]
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On a Wish and a Prayer
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The Dance of the Virtuous
by Sarah Earlene Shere, ©2022 (Aug. 13, 2022) — Through the door of yesteryear and older dreams forgotten,Step the children, Hope and Grace, from God’s own love begotten. These tiny tots with shining eyes and laughter on their tongue,Wipe clear away the trace of tears and make a new song sung. The fairies stop and […]