In one's eternal search for love, sometimes the physical realm is where true connections can be found. But every now and then, a few brave souls with the unbridled hunger to find love abandon the realm of the physical and plunge into the obscure dominion of the invisible. And if one's choice is to break through this certain barrier between life and the unknown there can be a steep price to pay.
    This collection of short stories takes the reader through 8 different journeys of provocative awakenings. Each soul has but one choice to make and with that choice comes also the due sacrifice that in turn will connect lovers to the White Light Parallel.

 

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' Garden Waves '

Chapter Three

     The following morning Tess noticed an ominous sky approaching the shore from the east.  By afternoon it started to rain and the wind picked up with continuous speed.  All signs in the sky pointed to a hurricane, she thought.  Just as the thought crossed her mind hurricane warning sirens started to blare throughout the town. 

     Tess went outside just as Kevin drove into her driveway.  “Are you ready?  They’re predicting a hell of a hurricane.”  He said as he got out of the car and over towards her.

     Tess seemed a bit confused and did not immediately say anything at all.

     Kevin took hold of her shoulders, “Did you hear what I said, girl?  We’ve got to get out of here now.” 

     Tess looked Kevin straight in his eyes.  “I’m not leaving.”

     “What are you talking about?  You can’t stay here.  What’s the matter with you? Your house is too close to the water to ride out a hurricane!”

     “Kevin, I’m not leaving.” 

     “What!”

     “I understand your concern, but I won’t leave.”

     The rain started to pour as the two friends stood out in the driveway.  Kevin just looked at Tess with disbelief and shook his head.

     Tess took hold of his hand.  “You’re a good friend to care, Kevin.”

     “Of course I care, Tess.  That’s why you must come inland with me.  It’s not safe to stay here!”

     Tess had a look in her eyes that seemed determined. “I must stay.”

     “Why?  I don’t understand.” Kevin was beside himself as he listened to Tess.  “You’re coming with me!”  He took hold of her wrist and started to drag her into his car.  Tess though pulled back with all her might.

     “No, Kevin!  Don’t force me to leave!”  She pleaded.

     “I can’t let you stay here, Tess.  Don’t you understand?” He refused to let go of her.

     “Kevin…it’s my decision not yours.”  She released herself from his grip.
     Just then a police car with flashing lights came by.  “There’s an evacuation and you’ve got to leave now.”  The officer inquired through his open window.
     Kevin turned to the police officer.  “She won’t…”
   Tess stopped him from continuing.  “Thank you, officer.”  She interrupted.   “We’re just getting ready to go,” she answered.
    After hearing Tess’s assuring statement the police car rode off.  Kevin looked at her in disbelief.  “Tess…What’s going on?"
     “Just go, Kevin.  Go!”  She turned around and ran back into her bungalow.
     Kevin stood out in the rain a while hoping Tess might come to her senses.   After a few minutes he waited in his car, then got out and pounded on her front door.   Tess wouldn’t open the door.  Realizing it was hopeless to get her to leave against her will he drove off to Suffolk.

    

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Excerpted from White Light Parallel – 8 Stories of Love.
Copyright © 2004 Maura Burd.
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Excerpt from 'The Dragon Claw Inn',
1 of 8 short stories in White Light Parallel 8 Stories of Love