Amazed

G. Harrison A.

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The furthest she had ever gone from home was to the markets to shop and most recently to the east. The longest trip she had ever taken was ten hours and that's because she had been kidnapped. Every time she stepped foot out of the palace someone of the royal guard was with her. She wanted to jump for joy that she was going without guards, but nervous because she was going with Ransom, alone.

Informations

• Publié par: A. G. Harrison
• Date de parution: 17 juillet 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781839783555
• Langue: English

Extrait

Amazed
 
 
Book series: “Visionary”
 
 
Part 1
 
 
Series by A. G. Harrison
 
 
Publication as of July 2021
 
Introduction by A. G. Harrison
 
Introduction
 
From the time human felt the necessity to communicate, he realized the value of the written word and wrote by drawing on cave walls, clay tablets, stones, papyrus, parchment, paper, and today, with the development of technology, he has created e-books.
 
The object "book" is classified in industrial products, but at the same time it is a cultural good. Personally, I emphasize both of its dimensions, but mainly in its cultural dimension. I consider the book to be the most important expression of culture because quite simply, in addition to being the same work of art, it supports all other expressions of culture.
 
As an industrial product, through the many stages of its creation and before it reaches the hands of the reader, it financially supports a wide range of professions, such as writers, philologists, translators, designers, publishers, paper merchants, printing houses, bookbinders, distributors and, finally, bookstores… Let us not forget, of course, that today it also greatly supports the huge online market industry.
 
The governments of many countries, studying and delving into the economic benefits of the book, have invested and supported this industry in various ways, which flourished and offered them great financial gains.
 
Starting with the Sumerians, Babylonians and other peoples of Mesopotamia, who wrote on clay tablets, Egyptians and Romans, who wrote on papyrus, the Jews on parchment, the evolution with handwritten books images in the Middle Ages in Europe, the creation of the first wooden typographic elements and paper by the Chinese, who printed the first books, the discovery of metallic elements by the German Johannes Gutenberg during the Renaissance and the really rapid development of printing in 1450 until 1456 and, finally, during the 19th-20th century the Industrial Revolution, which makes the production of the book flourish are some examples of the value of the written word.
 
The agony and effort of all these civilized societies, over time, in various parts of the world, teaches us that the book is an integral part of human existence.
 
Throughout this course the book records and transports from the depths of the centuries ancient civilizations, which teach us about the mistakes that we can avoid or imitate the achievements of our ancestors and adopt timeless principles and values, supplies for survival. but also the evolution of the human species.
 
By reading a book, we have the opportunity to create with our imagination the heroes of history, landscapes, various objects, etc. In the pages of a book, the author, in addition to his study, research, experiences, also expresses his feelings. He makes us members of his own world and gives us the opportunity to learn.
 
It helps us to acquire knowledge but also to enrich our vocabulary, improving our own writing.
 
It contributes to our mental alertness, increases the ability to focus, improves our memory, helps to develop our analytical mental abilities, entertains us, calms us down and helps reduce stress.
 
Of course, apart from the importance of touch and contact with a hot material, reading a quality book contributes significantly and decisively to our self-education, the cultivation of critical thinking, the upgrading of our aesthetics and consequently contributes to our quality of life.
 
It conveys art, informs, cultivates the spirit and the soul, elevates intelligence, finds solutions to problems, conveys messages, circulates ideas, forms consciences.
 
I hope my books convey a message of personal experiences and you could find segments of your own truth as well.
 
Thank you in advance for being here and being ready to start reading.
Chapter 1
 
Athena stood on the balcony looking out over the north valley. Houses for the people who were rescued from the east were being built and voices could be heard in the breeze from the people working. Day was slowly turning into night so the sky was dark blue with a hint of yellow and stars were beginning to twinkle. The wind blew, sending a cold chill across her face and around her ankles.
 
Well, that’s my cue to go back inside. I’m a summer baby and I hate the cold.
 
Athena walked in the bedroom and looked at Crystal sleeping on the bed. Three days Crystal had been asleep and Athena couldn’t wait for her to wake up. Athena knew she would awaken soon but wasn’t sure of when. She had only visions of Crystal getting up out of the bed and caressing her belly. After hugging Crystal to pieces Athena had one question for her; did she know that Ransom would do this to her? Athena sat down on the bed next to her and clasped Crystal hand.
 
Did you bring him here on purpose? Did you know I would feel this way this fast? It’s been three days and I’m on an emotional roller coaster. That’s the only thing I don’t like about seeing the future, I can’t see my own. I guess God made it so my life would remain exciting.
 
The bedroom doors opened and Agnis walked in. Athena stood and started to bow.
 
“Don’t do that. You’re my baby; you don’t have to bow every time I walk into the room.”
 
“Mother, you’re still my queen.”
 
“I’m your mother first. How is she?”
 
Agnis pulled up a seat next to Athena and focused on Crystal.
 
“No change. I’ve had a vision of her waking up, but when is still unclear.”
 
Agnis nodded then focused on Athena, “How are you?” she asked.
 
“I’m good, now that Rashon has let us know that we haven’t lost the throne yet. I do worry that Calgar will do something else to condemn our family.”
 
“Yes that was good news, but I was talking about your feelings for Ransom.”
 
Athena looked back at Crystal. “Is it that noticeable?”
 
“Maybe not to others, but I’m your mother. I see the way you look at him and he looks at you.”
 
“I don’t know how I feel. It doesn’t matter anyway; he’s human and will go back to Earth soon.”
 
“So what he’s human? Being with a human is not bad, look at me and Ray.”
 
“I keep wondering if Crystal was planning this the whole time. Did she know I would like him this much?”
 
“It’s possible; would you be mad at her if she did?”
 
“After everything she has done for us, no.”
 
“If it makes you feel better. I like him and he is handsome.”
 
“Yes he is handsome. He has the most beautiful smile that makes a dimple on his left cheek.”Athena caught herself and stopped talking when she noticed Agnis was smiling at her. “Like I said before he will be going back to Earth soon so it doesn’t matter. Aren’t you glad Rashon decided to unhook Crystal from all those machines?” I’ve got to change the subject. I don’t want to think about how boring it’s going to be when Ransom leaves me.
 
Agnis touched her hand, “When you’re ready to talk about it, I’m ready to listen.”
 
“I know.”
 
Agnis nodded. “Yes, I’m happy he took her off the machines. She is healing nicely, but her father and I are worried about the baby. She needs to eat.”
 
“Rashon doesn’t seem concerned.”
 
“It’s part of his job to keep control of his emotions, so he’s good at hiding it. He talks to his parents and Patricia said he is worrying himself sick.”
 
“I guess the ring hasn’t clued him in on her waking up.”
 
“No, just you.”
 
Athena watched Crystal’s chest rise and fall with each breath.