The 13

King Emmanuel, the great Lion of the North, stooped to pick it up. As Emmanuel turned to share his find with the other kings in the group, the raised stone seemed to cut the sky around him in an awkward semi-circle, revealing something behind the firmament itself. It was as if the sky around him had been cut open leaving a searing incision. The sky held a ring of smoldering flames, and the burning smell was aromatic. Each of the 13 men raised his nose attempting to inhale the strange scent as they cautiously crowded closer.Astonished, the kings and their assembled advisors gathered around and peered into the hole in the sky. Amazed, they saw a forest flowing in beauty. King Emmanuel walked around the burning incision and disappeared from the view of his companions. On the other side of the slit, however, nothing changed. The kings remained in Emmanuel’s full view.Meanwhile, in another world, Esor’s blonde hair blew in the wind and the freedom of the day excited her. The soft green grass caressed her white naked feet with each step. Esor was eager to play and refresh herself in the hot springs with her friends. Ducking out of sight, Esor raced ahead to trick her childhood friends. Turning her head while laughing out loud, Esor never saw the burning sky open up and she ran into a metal wall. Read more