by claudiawhitebook | Mar 3, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
2:00. Pitch blackness. A faint glow from the embers in the little wood stove gave off only a smidgeon of light. Cory looked at the illuminated face of the clock and saw the p.m. next to the number. It was two o’clock in the afternoon. “Bloody hell!” She clicked on...
by claudiawhitebook | Mar 9, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
“Mum!” Cory ran back to the door reaching it just when Amos Argyle pushed it open “Why was the door locked?” Cory demanded. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. It wasn’t locked!” “I couldn’t open it!” “Well, it’s open now.” Amos glared at her. Cory rushed past...
by claudiawhitebook | Mar 18, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
Amos was visibly shaking. His forehead rested on the floor; his arms outstretched in front of him. “Maheetek.” He chanted over and over. Cory stared at him, her mouth open. She was gasping for breath. “What is wrong with you,” she growled which seemed to make him...
by claudiawhitebook | Mar 23, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
Back in her cabin Cory unzipped her parka and stuffed it into her backpack. After resolving to accompany Amos, she had tried to telepathically connect with her mother, father and brother several more times. None responded. Her tears overflowed. “I have to find mum,”...
by claudiawhitebook | Mar 24, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
Erupting into long panicked strides, Cory was able to keep out of the yeti’s grasp. Her ape-like yeti arms swung rhythmically, keeping her balanced. Focused straight ahead, she could see clearly on either side without turning her head. The sound of the yeti’s feet...
by claudiawhitebook | Apr 6, 2022 | The Crystal Sentinel
Dr. Angela Newhouse sat motionless; an untouched cup of cold coffee cradled in her hands. Her blonde hair was dirty, pulled into an untidy bun. She stared straight ahead through smudged glasses; her gaze fixed on nothing. Dr. Peter Hawthorn sat across his desk from...
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