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Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 1

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Art designed by Delawer-Omar

Cursed by Rebirth?

By

D.M. KURTZ

Installment 1: Awakening

“It’s an altogether shocking discovery, really, these tapes, though disturbing might be a better word…”

The gentle chattering of slightly distorted voices was, at first, all that Jason noticed. He slowly opened his eyes… or at least, he attempted to do so. His lids, however, did not immediately respond. Continue reading Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 1

To Engage or Walk Away?

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Is it that muddy water? The fact that I can’t see my feet after going in only a few feet? Maybe I’m just visiting the wrong oceans. In any case, I know that it’s really the lack of control that stems from a fear of the unknown, but I like to think that it’s a healthy fear. One might call it… respect, for nature and the things under water that I know could kill me. Continue reading To Engage or Walk Away?

Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 2

Art designed by Delawer-Omar

Cursed by Rebirth?

By

D.M. KURTZ

Installment 2: Baby Steps

“Alright, just ten more seconds.”

Amanda’s cheerful voice was almost overwhelmed by the pounding of Jason’s own heart. It took all of his focus to keep his outstretched arms from trembling around the Continue reading Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 2

Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 3

Art designed by Delawer-Omar

Cursed by Rebirth?

By

D.M. KURTZ

Installment 3: A Sip & A Flash

Such a sweet aroma… Dark and tantalizing, and it went down so smooth and brought about a serenity that served to block out the chattering of patrons seated at the surrounding tables. Continue reading Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 3

What Makes a Father?

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                              Artwork by Vickie Wade

While that title might seem vague, it actually sums up what I am going to say quite well. I am a father, though there was a time during my daughter’s life where I, quite shamefully, was not her father.

Bear with me. To understand what I mean, we need to dive into exactly what it means to be a “father”, so let’s start with some definition. Continue reading What Makes a Father?

Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 4

Art designed by Delawer-Omar

Cursed by Rebirth?

By

D.M. KURTZ

Installment 4: Take the Plunge

 “Are you sure you want this?” An excellent question, to be sure, and one that Jason had been asking himself for weeks. To hear it from Amanda, however, only solidified his resolve. Continue reading Cursed By Rebirth? – Installment 4