FOUR As the African sun began its descent, painting the sky in fiery orange and crimson strokes, the sanctuary was alive with an air of celebration. Or at least it seemed that way for Henry. For Lynette, it wasn’t as great. Henry had orchestrated a special dinner once everyone returned from looking at the wedding [...]
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Echoes of the Savannah (#3 ~ Beneath the African Sky Pocket Tale)
THREE The silence that followed Lynette’s declaration was palpable. The group stood on the hill, each person processing the raw emotion that had just unfolded before them. The beauty of the sanctuary below, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, seemed incongruous with the tension that hung in the air. Perhaps Lynette would [...]
Echoes of the Savannah (#2 ~ Beneath the African Sky Pocket Tale)
TWO Henry led the way to the animal hospital. His voice filled with pride as he talked about the facility. "This place is our lifeline in the bush. State-of-the-art, yet blends with nature." “How long has it been here,” Dorothy asked. “I opened it about thirty years ago or so. I can never remember.” He [...]
Echoes of the Savannah (#1 ~ Beneath the African Sky Pocket Tale)
ONE Unpredictable natures of life. That’s what Henry always called it when baby animals showed up at the reserve, orphaned by one means or another, whether it was because of poachers or the animal was found wandering around alone. “It’s just one of those unpredictable natures of life.” Lynette stood beside the baby elephant, holding [...]
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