FICTION

Here is a collection of fiction short stories.

Stone Tablets

In this captivating tale, a team of archaeologists and linguists, led by Dr. James Blackwell and Dr. Amelia Rothschild, uncover a series of ancient stone tablets in a remote cave system in the Appalachian Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. The tablets, dating back to approximately 7,200 B.C.E., are inscribed with mysterious glyphs that, when deciphered, reveal the story of Alaric, a man separated from his children, Theron and Isadora, by rising waters that submerged his village. As Alaric's story unfolds, he faces the challenges of survival and isolation, holding onto the hope of reuniting with his family. Years later, Theron and Isadora, aided by a skilled navigator named Roran, finally find their way back to their father, leading to an emotional reunion and the promise of rebuilding their lives together on the island, adapting to the changing environment and leaving behind a testament to the resilience and love of a family separated by time and circumstance.

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CHILDREN'S FICTION

Here is a collection of children's fictional short stories.

Stone Tablets

In this magical tale, a gentle giant named Alaric lives in a cave in the mountains, where he carves stories into stone tablets. Long ago, he lived happily with his wife and two children, but as the world changed and the oceans rose, his family was forced to leave. Alaric stayed in his beloved cave, even though he was lonely. Years later, his grown-up children found a way to reach him, and together they rebuilt their lives on the island. Alaric never stopped carving his stories, making sure that their family's tale of love and strength would be remembered forever, even after the cave was lost to the rising waters.

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Vincent E. Martinelli, Jr.