by Silent Draco I Something unusual happened at the Gates of Heaven. Peter had been called for a special question, so James the Lesser was minding things for a half-eon. Outside, there appeared a burnt blood-red tumescence in the continuum. A lesser demon emerged, keeping its nether portion firmly toward the Gates. It backed…
The Beast And The God-Woman – Part 1
by Michael Kingswood The beach stretched forth as far as the eye could see, a blazing strip of white sand that returned the sun’s touch with a fire of its own as though daring the sun to burn hotter. Small crabs, barely larger than a thumbnail, dug their way up from beneath the scorching sand…
André Soltner’s Alsatian Apple Tart, or “Tarte Aux Pommes A L’Alsacienne”
by Liberta1787 This recipe is from the February 1982 issue of “Cuisine” magazine which seems now to be “Cuisine at home” magazine. Tart Shell: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, cold, cut in small pieces 3 Tbs. very cold water, or as-needed Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut…
What does the Lord Require?
by Frank Luke What are the social responsibilities of the Children of God in bringing the love of God to the poor, the oppressed, and the widows? Without question, the first responsibility of the Christian is to spread the Gospel. But that Gospel—centered on Christ’s life, death, and resurrection—instructs us on social responsibilities as well….
Three Centimeters From A Spider
by Bluestem Depending on the source, studies of such things estimate that one is between 3 centimeters and ten feet away from a spider at any given time. Location matters. The odds of brushing up against an eight-legged creature are low if you are hanging out in a parking lot. But if you are standing…
Delphinus – Part II
by Michael Kingswood Part I Sleep was impossible for the rest of the night, and not just because of the horror they’d witnessed. The creatures growled, roared, and barked, and tried endlessly to ascend the shuttle’s hulk. One got halfway up, but Stan knocked it off with a strong kick to the muzzle. Then, after…
“Applesauce” Cake Recipe
by Liberta1787 There is a cake recipe I turn to more than any other, because it is easy and delicious and almost-infinitely tweakable; now I share it with all of you. The base of the recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks – The Good Housekeeping Cook Book, 7th Edition, copyright 1944, Dorothy Marsh editor,…
Delphinus – Part I
by Michael Kingswood Wind rushed past, ruffling his hair and roaring in his ears, as Piter banked right. The instruments on the control console showed what he already knew: altitude was decreasing rapidly, and there were no landing strip beacons within reception range. Not that he expected there to be any. As far as he…
Life Plus 99 Years – Part III
by Silent Draco Part I link Part II link Part III Hilda and the old woman sat near the hut door, enjoying the sunlight and more tea. The old woman insisted on serving them both, bringing out her treasured pot of wild honey. “Is right to share with family, grandson and granddaughter,…
Life Plus 99 Years – Part II
by Silent Draco Part I link Part II Johannes blinked as they neared her little hut. There was a simple lean-to for a woodshed, but nearby was a small cottage. The babushka chuckled, “well, hut is full with many, and hard to stretch, da? Trade some tea, some coffee, make simples for workers. Small hut…