Your Valentine- A Short Story

Your Valentine- A Short Story

Valentinus checks over his shoulder before rapping his knuckles on the coarse wood door. Itjerks open a few inches. A set of eyes peer at the priest. “Can I help you?” a shaky voice inquires. Valentinus scans each direction of the cobblestone street. “Fine day isn’t...
When to Do it Yourself

When to Do it Yourself

I’ve increased the DIY projects I’m willing to dive into recently. I’ve completed more of my own vehicle maintenance, more home, and rental repairs, and attempted other things that I previously would have hired out. I’m not naturally a mechanically inclined...
St. Nicholas- A Short Story

St. Nicholas- A Short Story

Arius surveyed the crammed room. Rows of ornate wooden chairs surrounded him on three sides. Each chair contained a bishop or elder of a church in the Roman Empire. The greatest theological minds. The most devout followers of Jesus. Most could trace a line of mentors...
Justus of Sepphoris- A Short Story

Justus of Sepphoris- A Short Story

I pushed the sica dagger against the sharpening iron. The satisfying shing of metal filled the room. The sica was shorter than a sword but long for a dagger. Its curved blade was perfect for reaching around the shields and armor of Romans. At least, that’s what Judas...