With the premise that the more things change, the more things stay the same, this science-fiction fantasy is written with attentive descriptions that allow the reader to travel along on the journey.
There was a silence in the air that felt crushing. Amidst the soundless circle were all of the faint yet distinct noises; the bird in the bushes hopping from twig to twig, the sound of a small animal scurrying through the dried grasses, the babbling of the nearby brook as the cold, fresh water tumbled over the smooth stones, the sound of tree toads singing in the distant swamp, and the crackling of wood in the fire pit as the flames came to life. All of these sounds set the stage for the evenings storyteller, Alva.
Ann White Lombardi, is a native of North Haven, Connecticut and presently resides in the nearby village of Northford with her husband Steve and rescued dog, Kona. As a board member of the local Peter’s Rock Park, she enjoys hiking and photography. Ann writes for the park newsletter, the Hermitage View.