Diaries of the Moonlight Hours

“It’s remarkable.” Scaplo continued. “I never seen anywhere like it.” Young Vison sat upon the grass, eyes wide with anticipation. Young Arthor, his older brother, did not care much. He was only there because it had been too long since their old neighbor, Scaplo, had come back to town. Arthor slouched on the trunk of…

The march through the woods was quick. Everybody moved together, but faster than the usual pace. It seemed everyone was nervous. And so they should be. It was not a good thing, what they were gonna do. But they were just kids and they wanted to see. The kids got to the edge of town…

“Do you remember all the important parts of a ship?” Father gave him stern eyes. There was a moment’s delay. “The hull?” “Okay. Tell me the components of the hull.” Father’s eyes were much the same. “The mast?” “Rodger,” father sighed. “You’ve come to the yard countless times before. I know the lads have shown…