I smiled and sat back in satisfaction. I lifted the cup of tea to my lips and savored the combined aromas of Earl Grey and slightly burnt toast wafting gently through the kitchen. In fact, wasn’t that smoke I could see rising from the toaster? The morning sunshine did cast a homey cheer upon our morning routine ( Read more... )

Previously: Janie and Alex have a magic feather which transports a person anywhere in the world. They had a plan to visit Guinea, but unfortunately, the feather was unable to move both of them so it dropped them off in Antarctica on their way to Africa. Alex proceeds on to Guinea, leaving Janie behind in Antarctica. He's off to get a second feather ( Read more... )

In the blink of an eye he was gone. And here I was, stranded ( Read more... )

The continuing story of Janie and Alex...

The first dim light of morning pried open my sleepy eyes. Jeesh, where am I? I thought. The ceiling soared some ten feet above me in a very unfamiliar room. Definitely, not home in my own tiny bedroom, I thought.

I remembered the drenching rain two days ago when I helped Alex and Duncan (sigh) rescue all ( Read more... )

This entry, like Part I, is a continuation of a longer story.  In it Janie is searching for her brother who inexplicably disappeared a few months ago. In case you forget the details, I have provided links so that you can refresh your memory. When you see a (1) or other number in the text, that will indicate the link you should follow to learn more. ( Read more... )

I gratefully push open our heavy oak front door and step with relief into the cool, dark living room of our house. The familiar smells alone are reassuring. It has been another school day with all its attendant trials. I have homework in algebra and a report in Bio. What a nice mental escape coming home is! Both my parents won’t be home for hours- ( Read more... )

Greetings. This is the third installment of a continuing story. If you would like to delve into the pre-story, first check: https://furzicle.livejournal.com/458629.html. The next is https://furzicle.livejournal.com/459027.html

Hi, this is Janie again. I joined my dad today on one of his cases. You see, he’s a detective. He called me yesterday to ( Read more... )

This story is a piece of fiction. It is based upon some very real people. Names have been changed to bridge the gap between reality and creativity. The story was created as an entry in the Livejournal idol writing competition. Additional photos follow the story.

Hi, this is Alex.I’m in a real pickle. I wonder if you can help me figure this out. As ( Read more... )

Resolution in Time ( Read more... )