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## Posts

- [A Requital of Gratitude: Chapter 2  -](https://samuelshares.com/requital-of-gratitude-chapter-2/): Nicholas O'Bannon and his crew listen as Nellie Potts recounts the bloody history of the Irish Blue Street Boys, the massacre of his family, and the harrowing night she pulled him from the river.
- [A Requital of Gratitude: Chapter 1   -](https://samuelshares.com/requital-of-gratitude-kansas-city-search/): Searching the streets of Kansas City's Blue Hills district, Nicholas O'Bannon and his crew follow a vanishing trail to find Nellie Potts, the guardian angel who once saved his life. When a tip leads them to Ward 3A at the local hospital, an emotional reunion unfolds, in this first chapter of "A Requital of Gratitude."
- [The High Price of Unrequited Love: Part 2   -](https://samuelshares.com/high-price-of-unrequited-love-part-2/): In Part 2, corporate heir Ayaan Gupta is faced with an ultimatum between true love and executive privilege.
- [The High Price of Unrequited Love: Part 1   -](https://samuelshares.com/high-price-of-unrequited-love-part-1/): From the ancient tragedy of King David’s royal court to the high-stakes drama of a modern high school gym, The High Price of Unrequited Love (Part 1) exposes what happens when self-serving desire turns into cold betrayal.
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia: Chapter 6  -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-6/): Svetlana executes her final act of retribution against Commandant Konstantin Gromov in Chapter 6 of Svetlana The Wolf Girl of Siberia. Read the epic finale!
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia: Chapter 5  -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-5/): Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia Chapter 5: The Long Trek North By Samuel In Chapter 5 of Svetlana: The Wolf Girl of Siberia, Svetlana leaves her wilderness fort on a multi-horse expedition across the Siberian interior to the port city of Magadan. Seeking vengeance against Commandant Konstantin Gromov of Sevvostlag, she reunites with her old friend Grego, learns the painful truth about her mother’s passing, and prepares for her final confrontation. Svetlana lay awake in the quiet darkness of the fort, considering the likelihood that the commandant regularly visited nearby port towns to escape the harsh routine of the labor […]
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia -Chapter 4  -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-4/): A chance encounter in town brings the man who destroyed Svetlana’s family within rifle range. In Chapter 4 of Svetlana The Wolf Girl of Siberia, vengeance is no longer a memory—it’s a target.
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia -Chapter 3 -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-3/): Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia -Chapter 3 -... Facing mountain dangers and relentless trackers, Svetlana establishes a fortified refuge at Aktau.
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia -Chapter 2  -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-2/): Svetlana Ivanova and her wolf companions trek through the Altai Mountains toward freedom, rescuing young Olga while fleeing a relentless posse.
- [Svetlana, The Wolf Girl of Siberia -Chapter 1  -](https://samuelshares.com/svetlana-the-wolf-girl-of-siberia-chapter-1/): Discover Svetlana Ivanova’s gripping Siberian Gulag escape in Chapter 1. Survival, family tragedy, and wild wolves collide in a brutal Soviet prison camp.
- [Rebel Queen of the Apache Hills -Part 2](https://samuelshares.com/rebel-queen-of-the-apache-hills-part-2/): Read Part 2 of this post-Civil War Western fiction series. Al-Jay, now White Star, leads an Apache war party to exact justice in the Arizona Territory.
- [White Star: Rebel Queen of the Apache Hills -Part 1](https://samuelshares.com/white-star-rebel-queen-of-the-apache-hills-part-1/): Explore Part 1 of this post-Civil War Western fiction series. Fleeing ruin in the Reconstruction South, Al-Jay seeks refuge in Arizona's Sierra Blanca mountains.
- [The Guitar Man](https://samuelshares.com/the-guitar-man/): The Guitar Man By Samuel Experience the musical legend of Jefferson Hawick -The Guitar Man. Read how one man and an acoustic guitar completely transformed and trapped a Michigan city. The story of Jefferson Hawick, known to many as The Guitar Man, is loosely based on the classic tale of the Pied Piper. If you travel eastward from Lake Michigan, you will find the city of Grand Rapids nestled right along the banks of the Grand River. It is a city with a diverse, rapidly growing economy—but it harbored one major, deeply unpleasant drawback. Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas were […]
- [The Turning Point | The Tipping Point -Chapter 6](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-6/): Team OMEGA secures a triumphant rescue victory in Afghanistan. Read how a fierce battle leads to ultimate family healing in Chapter 6: Bravery & Blood Ties.
- [The Turning Point | The Tipping Point -Chapter 5](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-5/): The true cost of valor is revealed in Chapter 5 as Team DAZE executes a high-risk, clandestine Beirut prison rescue that changes the squad forever. 
- [The Turning Point | The Tipping Point -Chapter 4](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-4/): In Chapter 4, Team DAZE strikes back. The operators launch a high-seas assault against ruthless pirates, and Charlotte confronts a dark secret from her past.
- [The Turning Point -The Tipping Point -Chapter 3](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-3/): After three years of grueling, multi-branch training that culminates in elite night HALO jumps, Charlotte is named Team Leader of Zeta Squad within the highly classified Team DAZE.
- [The Turning Point -The Tipping Point -Chapter 2](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-2/): Charlotte exchanges a life of toxic manipulation for the grueling sands of Fort Irwin.
- [The Turning Point -The Tipping Point -Chapter 1](https://samuelshares.com/the-turning-point-the-tipping-point-chapter-1/): Follow Charlotte Raven, a young woman who escapes a dysfunctional family.
- [The Rebirth of a Shattered Life -Chapter 5](https://samuelshares.com/the-rebirth-of-a-shattered-life-chapter-5/): In the East, Thomas learns that true life isn't built of steel and glass, but of faith and forgiveness. Read the beautiful conclusion to this chapter arc.
- [The Rebirth of a Shattered Life -Chapter 4](https://samuelshares.com/the-rebirth-of-a-shattered-life-4/): Before he can build a future in the East, Thomas must face the ghosts of the West.
- [The Rebirth of a Shattered Life -Chapter 3](https://samuelshares.com/the-rebirth-of-a-shattered-life-chapter-3/): Watch as Thomas leaves his past behind to step into an entirely new world. Experience Chapter 3 of this moving life drama.
- [The Rebirth of a Shattered Life -Chapter 2](https://samuelshares.com/the-rebirth-of-a-shattered-life/): Read Chapter 2: Left with nothing but echoes, Thomas prepares to leave the familiar horizons of the West behind. Can a broken man find a reason to start over? 
- [The Rebirth of a Shattered Life -Chapter 1](https://samuelshares.com/the-rebirth-of-a-shattered-life-chapter-one/): Follow Thomas in "The Rebirth of a Shattered Life" in Chapter 1 of this moving serial of faith, family, and second chances.
- [Attiliana: The Amazon Princess -Part Two](https://samuelshares.com/attiliana-the-amazon-princess-part-two/): As the Hunnic Empire fractures under Attiliana's brothers' incompetence, she is forced to choose between a doomed throne and her mother’s heritage.
- [Attiliana: The Amazon Princess -Part One](https://samuelshares.com/attiliana-the-amazon-princess-part-one/): Born of a forbidden union between Attila the Hun and Princess Sui Tang, Shanhua is raised in the disciplined silence of a Shaolin Temple after her mother’s tragic death. When Attila reclaims her at age ten, she enters the brutal world of the Hunnic Empire.
- [The Phenomena of New Found Faith: Chapter 4](https://samuelshares.com/the-phenomena-of-new-found-faith-chapter-4/): The public abdication of Sheikh Rashad at the United Nations and his subsequent wedding to Ester Van Dhoon at Stewart Air National Guard Base.
- [The Phenomena of New Found Faith: Chapter 3](https://samuelshares.com/the-phenomena-of-new-found-faith-chapter-3/): A spilled biscuit leads to an unforgettable encounter. In a high-stakes New York boardroom, Rashad meets Ester Van Dhoon—a former Navy SEAL who is as brilliant as she is beautiful. Is this a diplomatic deal or a match made in heaven?
- [The Phenomena of New Found Faith: Chapter 2](https://samuelshares.com/the-phenomena-of-new-found-faith/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Phenomena of New Found Faith Desert Skirmishes and the Journey to America By Samuel Chapter 2 The following day, after the trip’s business had concluded, the party departed for the palace. Sheikh Rashad Al-Mustafa Kamaldien, satisfied with the proceedings, leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes to enjoy the quiet of the journey. Suddenly, he was jolted from his repose by the sharp crack of gunfire. They had come under attack. A marauding group of Bedouins in white garb, their faces hidden by scarves, charged from behind high dunes on camels. However, the murdering […]
- [The Phenomena of New Found Faith: Chapter 1](https://samuelshares.com/the-phenomena-of-new-found-faith-2/): As the Kingdom of Kqawarrie basks in the glow of its newfound wealth, Sheikh Rashad Al-Mustafa faces the sobering realities of leadership.
- [Serendipity](https://samuelshares.com/serendipity/): This is a compelling story of transformation and unlikely friendships.
- [The Unravelling of Joel's Story](https://samuelshares.com/the-unravelling-of-joels-story/): A poignant biographical account of Joel Blacksmith, a man whose "perfect" upbringing masked a lifelong battle with inner loneliness. 
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Final Chapter  -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-final-chapter/): Witness the final transformation of Rosemary Ascott. Discover how a 1970s American power couple blends two families into one, proving that while logic builds systems, only love builds a home. "The Ice Princess" officially finds her spring in this heart-warming series finale.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascotte: Chapter 10   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-10/): Rosemary Ascott trades her software briefs for a pink diamond. Discover the heartwarming 1970s engagement that brings the Ascott and Clay families together forever.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 9   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-9/): Rosemary Ascott’s "Ice Princess" heart finally heals. Experience a 1980s American romance at Fairview Lake as two families become one through joy and faith.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 8   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-8/): From Sunday with the Ascotte's to the Margarita Nightclub as Rosemary trades logic for the Tango.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 7   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-7/): From a high-stakes PTA meeting to a legendary table at El Cabrito, Rosemary and Jeremy’s first date is a masterclass in 1970s elegance—and family 'inquisitions.' Will Jeremy survive the Ascott clan? Read the latest chapter of the Ascott Legacy.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 6   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-6/): As Rosemary Ascott balances her career at Luxor Data Systems with twin boys in grade school, an unexpected meeting at a PTA night begins to melt the Ice Princess.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 5   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascott-chapter-5/): Rosemary Ascott faces a new test of motherly resolve as twin boys Joshua and Caleb begin elementary school in Chapter 5.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 4   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-4/): As Rosemary Ascott launches her tech career in the early 1970s, her steady independence earns her a reputation at the office. Read Chapter 4 of her journey.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 3   -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascotte-chapter-3/): In Chapter 2, unexpected news changes everything for Rosemary and the Ascott family as they navigate societal pressures.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 2  -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascott-chapter-2/): In Chapter 2, unexpected news changes everything for Rosemary and the Ascott family as they navigate societal pressures.
- [The Life and Times of Rosemary Ascott: Chapter 1  -](https://samuelshares.com/life-and-times-of-rosemary-ascott-chapter-1/): Swept up in the bohemian euphoria of Woodstock in 1969, eighteen-year-old Rosemary Ascott returns home to face the harsh reality of an unplanned surprise, forcing her conservative family to choose between societal shame and unconditional love.
- [Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator: Chapter 5](https://samuelshares.com/caesars-emissary-olac-the-gladiator-chapter-5/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator By Samuel Chapter Five Arriving back in Rome, the shaken group immediately sought Mark Antony to assess the political chaos and determine their future actions. They found Antony worn, the lines of grief and weariness deeply etched upon his forehead—a true testament to his friendship with Caesar. Mark Antony offered a faint smile, tinged with profound sadness. “Truly, none of you were slaves or servants in Caesar’s home, but trusted companions of my friend. I salute you for your faithful service. It is good to welcome you back, and without any loss […]
- [Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator Chapter 4](https://samuelshares.com/caesars-emissary-olac-the-gladiator-chapter-4/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator By Samuel Chapter Four Before their departure, Olac found time to speak with Berenice, explaining he was leaving on a critical mission for Julius Caesar, expecting to return in about a year. Berenice looked at him, her gaze intense. “You had better return,” she insisted, her voice trembling slightly. “It is not an option. I was waiting for a more opportune moment to share the news with you, but I cannot delay telling you. I am with child, Olac. You must return to both me and our child.” Olac’s reaction was instantaneous: […]
- [Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator Chapter 3](https://samuelshares.com/caesars-emissary-olac-the-gladiator-chapter-3/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Caesar’s Emissary -Olac the Gladiator By Samuel Chapter Three A month passed before Olac was summoned by Julius Caesar again. This time, the meeting took place late in the afternoon in the villa’s main hall, at a secluded corner chosen for its privacy. Caesar was keen to glean any further knowledge Olac possessed about the people of Britannia and the various lands he had seen. Olac began by discussing his home country, explaining the Britons’ heritage was a complex blend of conquerors and conquered—Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. He, however, was a Briton with a Celtic and Viking […]
- [Caesar’s Emissary-Olac the Gladiator Chapter 2](https://samuelshares.com/caesars-emissary-olac-the-gladiator-chapter-2/): Olac's introduction through his defining battle against Belshazzar in the arena. It details how Olac earned Caesar’s attention, his immediate liberation, and the revealing of his past life as a Celtic Prince. 
- [Caesar’s Emissary - Olac the Gladiator Chapter 1](https://samuelshares.com/caesars-emissary-olac-the-gladiator/): Julius Caesar returned to Rome after an incomplete conquest of the British Isles, having subdued the Britons but failing to conquer the Scots.
- [Cryptic Tales From the Vault -Part 3](https://samuelshares.com/cryptic-tales-from-the-vault-part-3/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Cryptic Tales From the Vault -Part 3 By Samuel This is the third and final part of the collection, which I’ve developed or gleaned from items read, and they are well worth sharing with others. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Ditty of Contradictions I’ll start with a piece of nonsense verse. This is a ditty I had learnt as a child and still love very much. One fine day in the middle of the night. Two dead men got up to fight. Back to back, they faced each other. Drew their swords […]
- [Cryptic Tales From the Vault -Part 2](https://samuelshares.com/6604-2/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Cryptic Tales From the Vault -Part 2 By Samuel This is part two of the collection, I’ve developed or gleaned from items read, and they are well worth sharing with others. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. The Ultimate Education: Street Wise & College Wise Wisdom and knowledge are two valuable commodities that operate in conjunction with each other. Knowledge is crucial for making life’s decisions; with the right information, an informed choice can be made, as life is fundamentally a series of choices. Wisdom, on the other hand, is the ability to […]
- [Cryptic Tales From the Vault -Part 1](https://samuelshares.com/cryptic-tales-from-the-vault-part-1/): Dive into Part 1 of "Cryptic Tales From the Vault"! Enjoy four short, clever stories covering a pub fight caused by jam, the classic 17 Camels riddle, a Saharan miracle and the wildest Route 66 chase.
- [A Panoramic Topography of My Life](https://samuelshares.com/a-panoramic-topography-of-my-life/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN A Panoramic Topography of Five People Who Influenced Me The Sum Total of My Evaluated Life By Samuel This story may not appeal to everyone, but I felt compelled to write and posthumously honour the five people who have profoundly influenced my life. While there were many others, these five were the most influential in my development, and I recognise their presence in my life as God-ordained and destined to be. Now in the twilight years of my life, I’m reflecting on my past to see what legacy I’ll leave for my children. I have to admit, […]
- [Lorna the Fearless Huntress -Part 2](https://samuelshares.com/lorna-the-fearless-huntress-part-2/): Follow Lorna, the fearless huntress of the Scottish Highlands, in Part 2 of her captivating story. Witness her bond with her horse Midnight and dog Macbeth, a harrowing encounter with a wild boar, and her pivotal role in bringing justice to her community. Explore a tale of courage, family, and unexpected turns
- [Lorna the Fearless Huntress -Part 1](https://samuelshares.com/lorna-the-fearless-huntress/): Explore 'Lorna the Fearless Huntress,' an epic saga of the Hamilton family in the Scottish Highlands. After tragedy strikes, witness their resilience, the rise of Lorna as a skilled archer, and timeless lessons in courage, family unity, and compassion. Discover a story of survival, love, and unwavering spirit against all odds. #ScottishHighlands #FamilySaga #FearlessHuntress #HistoricalFiction #Resilience
- [The Joker and the Thief -Part 2](https://samuelshares.com/the-joker-and-the-thief-part-2/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Joker and the Thief -Part 2 The Way Out of Here By Samuel Part one recap: The story follows two men, Kelly Krum, known as the Joker (or “KK” to family and friends), and Harold Foxe, the Thief (“Sticky Fingers”). KK is tall and lean with a perpetual half-smile, while Sticky is slightly muscular from his love of boxing and is a capable southpaw with a mean left hook. Life in the town of Halifax, Yorkshire, is a blend of English gentry, local farmers, businessmen, and the general public, whom the upper class dismissively call the […]
- [The Joker and the Thief -Part 1](https://samuelshares.com/the-joker-and-the-thief/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Joker and the Thief By Samuel In the 1970s, famous musician Jimi Hendrix wrote and recorded one of his best-known songs, “All Along the Watchtower.” In the lyrics of this exquisite piece, he sings, “There must be some kind of way out of here, said the Joker to the Thief.” This is a story about two larger-than-life characters. They weren’t so much friends as they were good acquaintances who lived and plied their trade in the city of Halifax, a charming town in Yorkshire, a county often referred to as “God’s Own Country.” The exact date […]
- [Beauty and the Beast](https://samuelshares.com/beauty-and-the-beast/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Beauty and the Beast A Story of Avarice, Deception, and Redemption By Samuel At the heart of this story is a brother’s love that was misconstrued, abused, and finally destroyed through deception, with avarice intertwined. Brothers, Lorenzo and Antonio Bonsignore, were third-generation Sicilians, born to Marko and Isabella post the Great Depression and raised in the Italian Quarters of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Their elder sister, Maria, was their nanny as both parents were working to earn a decent living for the family. Living wasn’t easy, and they learned valuable lessons on the gang-infested streets. Out of respect […]
- [The Way Back Home- Part 2: Villains and Heroes](https://samuelshares.com/the-way-back-home-part-2-villains-and-heroes/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Way Back Home- Part 2 Villains and Heroes By Samuel They were first treated to a warm bath, a change of clothing, and a hearty hot meal. Next, it was time to see how best to deliver these two safely and close to their respective destinations. At the end of a heated, productive discussion, it was decided to do the following. As their ship was bound for Messina, Sicily, they would proceed and inquire about a ship sailing to Spain for the rest of the journey. Pierre offered to accompany her and ensure she was delivered […]
- [The Way Back Home- Part 1: Villains and Heroes](https://samuelshares.com/the-way-back-home-part-1-villains-and-heroes/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Way Back Home- Part 1 Villains and Heroes By Samuel We tend to plan our lives according to our desires, our personalities, and the influences of our parents, peers, and teachers. However, sadly, there are times when outside influences beyond our control dictate a path we never intended to go down. Such was the case of Pierre Belmont. It was the year 1710 when, as a strapping young man of just eighteen with a promising life ahead of him, he was abducted by English pirates on the outskirts of the Southern French port of Marseille. His […]
- [Funky Monkey Business -Part 5: Coming Out of Exile ](https://samuelshares.com/funky-monkey-business-part-5-coming-out-of-exile/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Funky Monkey Business – Part 5 Coming Out of Exile  By Samuel In the human kingdom, they say, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” But in the animal kingdom, where family values are often more noble, they believe, “Absence makes the heart grow despondent.” Four long years had passed since Funky Monkey swung his way to freedom, escaping the wrath of King Leo III and the baying pursuit of the other animals. For some time, he’d been disheartened, losing hope of ever returning to his natural home. Living safe and sound at his human owner’s “place of […]
- [Funky Monkey Business – Part 4: The Rise and Fall](https://samuelshares.com/funky-monkey-business-part-4-the-rise-and-fall/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Funky Monkey Business – Part 4 The Rise and Fall By Samuel The jungle slowly returned to its usual rhythm after the human hunting parties ceased their visits. Predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas continued their relentless pursuit of prey, while animals such as monkeys, giraffes, wildebeest, and antelopes still ran for their lives. Meanwhile, fame had gone to Funky Monkey’s head. Not fortune, though; the animals had yet to develop the human vice of avarice—the love of money and gold. Their “currency” was provided entirely by the jungle. Foraging for food, whether you were a […]
- [Hangman's Plot- Part 3: Redemption](https://samuelshares.com/hangmans-plot-part-3-redemption/): Hangman’s Plot- Part 3 Redemption By Samuel Toby looked at Joan with downcast eyes, as if he was unable to face her directly, he said in a tone more of a whisper, “Thank you for coming along and preventing me from doing what I intended to do. Listening to you, two things have dawned on me. One, problems are common to all people, and we need to persevere. There is always light at the end of the tunnel; no matter how dark or how long, it does not go on forever.” He continued, “I also feel terrible about what I had […]
- [Hangman's Plot- Part 2: The Intervention](https://samuelshares.com/hangmans-plot-part-2-the-intervention/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Hangman’s Plot- Part 2 The Intervention By Samuel All did not go to plan. He heard the high-pitched voice more clearly as the sound came closer, “Don’t do it! It’s not the answer to whatever problems you are facing.” Turning to face the direction of the voice, he saw a woman striding at a fast pace towards him down the same path he had used. He noticed she was dressed as a hiker. Looking at her face, he saw anger and disappointment registered there. Again, she spoke, but this time in a quieter commanding voice, “Stop what […]
- [Hangman's Plot- Part 1: The Plan](https://samuelshares.com/hangmans-plot-part-1-the-plan/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Hangman’s Plot- Part 1 The Plan By Samuel It had been seven months and eleven days since Toby Clayton collected his final pay cheque. The company was liquidated, and he was one of 48 workers who now faced the future of seeking work elsewhere or joining the ever-growing list of unemployed people. He was a qualified Millwright, well respected by his bosses and peers as a top-class tradesman, and had been with the company, Lexicon Brothers, for six years and ten months. In the current economic climate, job hunting has become a task of almost Herculean proportions. […]
- [Funky Monkey Business - Part 3: Operation Retaliation](https://samuelshares.com/funky-monkey-business-part-3-operation-retaliation/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Funky Monkey Business – Part 3 Operation Retaliation By Samuel Leo stepped out and requested that they move the whole meeting back to the hunting ground where the first meeting took place. This time, the place was filled to capacity, as many more animals attended and wanted to know the story firsthand, not secondhand through the animal grapevine. Funky Monkey had arrived weak and weary, but somehow, the excitement gave him a second wind. As requested by his king, he stepped onto the mound that served as center stage and began to relate his journey, plus the […]
- [Funky Monkey Business - Part 2: The Spy's Return](https://samuelshares.com/funky-monkey-business-part-2-the-spys-return/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Funky Monkey Business – Part 2 The Spy’s Return By Samuel The following day, Funky Monkey was sent on his way. A large crowd of animals had gathered, for this was a historic moment. Funky Monkey was given three bananas for the trip. Along the way, other animals would ensure his safe travel back to captivity. For him, it was The Long Road to Captivity. Five days later, early in the morning, Ruth James stepped out of her house and, with a shout of joy, exclaimed, “Colin, come quickly! Our monkey, Jack (the name he had in […]
- [Funky Monkey Business - Part 1: A Royal Convention](https://samuelshares.com/funky-monkey-business-part-1-a-royal-convention/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Funky Monkey Business – Part 1 A Royal Convention By Samuel It’s often said, “There’s no business like show business.” But from the animal kingdom’s perspective, the monkey business far exceeds that of humans. Let’s delve into our story. King Leo was deeply troubled by the increasing number of hunters entering his territory, seeking trophies and wild meats. They targeted antelope, wildebeest, and springbok, and had even developed a taste for giraffes and crocodiles. Deep in thought about how the animal kingdom could reduce, or even eradicate, these ghastly, inhumane human behaviours, he stumbled upon two religious […]
- [Doubt -Gives Birth to Fear: Song of Samuel](https://samuelshares.com/doubt-gives-birth-to-fear-song-of-samuel/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Doubt -Gives Birth to Fear -Song of Samuel- By Samuel Doubt is a deeply unsettling feeling that every one of us experiences at one time or another. No one likes to be in this fearful state, I call it fearful because its very essence induces fear and worry, thereby disrupting our harmony and peace. Its most deadly effect is the high stress it produces. That high stress incites us to act irrationally due to decisions made based on needless fears. No one likes to entertain fear, and thus by extension, doubt. A preacher once said, “God views […]
- [Implausible Reality](https://samuelshares.com/implausible-reality/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Implausible Reality By Samuel It was a cold wintery afternoon when I met Tom Frost at the central railway station of Porthdinllaen. It was a quaint little town on the Welch coast. There were a few people at the station but what attracted me to him was his melodic voice singing a mournful song to the accompaniment of the guitar he was busy strumming. He was a fairly tall gentleman, about six foot three, unusually tall for a Welshman, with broad shoulders and wore a long grey army trench coat. The coat was a relic from his […]
- [Masai Mara Chronicles: Lion King Leo Reveals Proverbial Truths](https://samuelshares.com/masai-mara-chronicles-lion-king-leo-reveals-proverbial-truths/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Masai Mara Chronicles: Lion King Leo Reveals Proverbial Truths By Samuel Leo, the majestic lion king who ruled over his pride and territory in the Masai Mara straddling the countries of Kenya and Tanganyika, was again busy enthralling his subjects with stories. Today, his storyline is about how most human’s proverbial sayings about cats were derived. “Firstly, let me clarify they were not due to our domesticated, puny, weak, purring, human-loving cousins but rather from us, majestic, roaring, big cats -the lions.” Leo continues, “I’m certain you’ve heard the following, ‘’A cat has nine lives’ and that […]
- [Grandfather Clock - The Shattering Silence of Loss](https://samuelshares.com/grandfather-clock-the-shattering-silence-of-loss/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN Grandfather Clock – The Shattering Silence of Loss By Samuel Old man, Johnnie loved the grandfather clock he kept on his mantle. The clock was a precious gift from his dear mother for his fortieth birthday. He was getting on in years. Both parents had passed away, and now he was dealing with the recent loss of his wife. They didn’t have any children, leaving him alone in that flat. In addition to Johnnie’s solitude, the clock stopped working.  He decided to take his cherished clock to the watchmaker to have it repaired. He carefully picked it […]
- [The Peculiar Case of Doctor Mamo's Surgery](https://samuelshares.com/the-peculiar-case-of-doctor-mamos-surgery/): CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN The Peculiar Case of Doctor Mamo’s Surgery By Samuel In a remote corner of Africa, Doctor Mamo’s medical practice stood as the sole beacon of healthcare for a vast area, serving the residents of three neighbouring districts within a twenty-five-kilometre radius. One day, Jeremy entered the doctor’s practice having developed a severe condition where his hands were trembling uncontrollably. The nurse at the reception directed him to take a seat on one of the chairs lining the outside of the doctor’s consultation room. No sooner had he plonked himself in the seat nearest the door, when a […]
- [Rejetee, Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne: Chapter 8   -](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-eight/): Using the metaphor of the four seasons, this story follows Abbey's journey from the heartbreaking abandonment of her childhood to finding love and happiness with her husband and children. It highlights her profound resilience and how her painful past forged her into a compassionate mother who found victory and a true sense of belonging.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Seven](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-seven/): LISTEN TO THIS STORY Rejetee Abandoned -The Story of Abbey Donne  A Story By Samuel Chapter Seven Final Rejection His mother-in-law, Ciara, yearned to help Abbey, but her husband, Ethan, who despised Ashley, forbade her from visiting. It broke Ciara’s heart. With a mother’s empathy, she could only imagine the profound suffering the little girl was enduring—a pain no child should ever have to bear. Other family members, on both sides, tried to contact Quinn, but all attempts at reconciliation failed. Quinn’s own mother’s pleas for her to acknowledge her maternal responsibilities were met with cold indifference. Her father, however, sided […]
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Six](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-six/): As Ashley and Abbey navigate their new normal, they find comfort in the support of their nanny, Mrs. Jean. Ashley faces the difficult task of telling their families, enduring the contrasting reactions of his supportive mother and his enraged father-in-law. When Abbey overhears a conversation, it highlights the emotional toll of Quinn's departure and cements Ashley's realization of the long road of healing that lies ahead.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Five](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-five/): On a difficult Sunday morning, Ashley struggles to explain his wife's departure to a heartbroken Abbey, who believes she is at fault. As they face the practical challenges of their new life, the profound sadness of their situation deepens, bonding them in their shared grief.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Four](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-four/): After his wife's departure, Ashley grapples with the aftermath, attempting to contact Quinn and navigate the silent, shared grief with his daughter, Abbey. As they face a new, uncertain reality, both are consumed by a fear of loss that bonds them in their heartache.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Three](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-three/): Abbey's world shatters when her mother, Quinn, coldly announces her departure and total abandonment. The story follows Abbey's heart-wrenching reaction and her father Ashley's desperate attempts to comfort her, as they face an uncertain future together.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter Two](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-two/): Abbey's story begins with the troubled marriage of her young parents, Quinn and Ashley. Their immaturity and financial struggles after her birth lead to constant bickering, heavy drinking, and police intervention, setting the stage for the heartbreak to come.
- [Rejetee -Abandoned: The Story of Abbey Donne Chapter One](https://samuelshares.com/rejetee-abandoned-the-story-of-abbey-donne-chapter-one/): Abbey Donne enjoys a peaceful Sunday afternoon in her beautiful Santa Cruz home, feeling a deep sense of contentment as she watches her three children play. She reflects on her fortunate life with her husband, Clancy, in their family's piece of "heaven."
- [Genesis -Man's Beginning Through Creation](https://samuelshares.com/genesis-mans-beginning-through-creation/): LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE Genesis -Man’s Beginning Through Creation By Samuel The first Book of The Christian Bible (and Jewish Torah), Genesis, opens with these words: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” It wasn’t God’s beginning as HE, GOD IS the Self-Existent One, but rather. Genesis is man’s beginning recorded as God creates the universe we live in as inhabitants of planet Earth. Time and space have now come into existence. God inhabits Past, Present and Future as one because of His Glorious attributes. He (God) is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, meaning He is all-powerful, everywhere at […]
- [Parkinson’s -The Hidden Disease](https://samuelshares.com/parkinsons-the-hidden-disease/): LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE Parkinson’s -The Hidden Disease By Samuel Let me start by stating, I am neither a doctor or in any way remotely attached or trained in any of the related medical fields, but I write about Parkinson’s Disease purely from the perspective of my own experience plus knowledge gained through my interaction with my fellow sufferers whom I meet with at our weekly workshop (support group). Parkinson’s disease is not openly discussed, I believe, because it is commonly associated, quite correctly, as the beginning of the end (Alzheimer’s disease/ Senile Dementia) as well as the limited knowledge and/or […]
- [The Evidence of Providence: Part 2   -](https://samuelshares.com/the-evidence-of-providence-part-2/): This second installment of "The Evidence of Providence" follows the author's transition from qualified boilermaker to Mechanical Engineer in South Africa. After the passing of his mentor Paul T., he achieved an unprecedented academic milestone by completing three years of engineering coursework (N4, N5, N6) in a single calendar year at L.C. Johnson Technical College. Overcoming systemic racial prejudice, he went on to lecture, lead major engineering projects like the Mossgas offshore platform, solve critical design flaws in Angola's oil sector, and navigate his journey with Parkinson's disease through faith and writing.
- [The Evidence of Providence: Part 1   -](https://samuelshares.com/the-evidence-of-providence-part-1/): The Evidence of Providence Part 1: An Apprentice’s Journey in Apartheid South Africa By Samuel In Part 1 of this reflective personal memoir titled “The Evidence of Providence,” Samuel recounts his journey starting as a Coloured youth in 1970 Apartheid Durban, South Africa, guided by faith. At the center of the human spirit lies a deep-seated belief that defines our existence: the realization and acceptance of God as the pre-existent Creator and Sustainer of all creation, visible and invisible. The story I am about to share is a remarkable testament to the evidence of divine providence. It is just one of […]

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