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By: Gail L. Nobles
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  • Artful is a podcast of short stories by Gail Nobles ©️ 2023. See Video Trailers
    By Gail Nobles ©️ 2023
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  • Hiding From Dragonfly 4:21:24 1.28 PM

    Hiding From Dragonfly 4:21:24 1.28 PM
    Apr 21 2024
    Story: Hiding From Dragonfly
    Story by: Gail Nobles ©️2024
    Artwork by: Gail Nobles

    Ending music: Samplefocus.com
    Usage: Standard license

    Bombylias who Aneeyah called Marcus was a strong and courageous bee-fly that led an army. But this time he was afraid. He feared Dragonfly and his evil magic spells, and his army had turned against him. Bombylias moved from the sofa because it was squeaky, and he wanted to be as quiet as possible under the floor of the house while 3 men from his army searched for him and Aneeyah. He laid down on the basement floor worried and scared. Bombylias began to sweat and he took his shirt off. He dimmed the lights of his wings, his horn, and anteena. He would not dare to move.

    Aneeyah was not afraid, but she was concerned about Bombylias. She also sat quietly on the basement floor in indian style facing Bombylias. Then Aneeyah looked down at her phone waiting for the men to leave. When the men left, she turned off her phone, and her eyes fell on Bombylias. Aneeyah wondered about him because she had seen him turn into a bunch of scattered bee-flies and remembered how he disappeared. She also remembered the strength of Bombylias and how he had thrown her to the ground. Aneeyah was designing a costume for Bombylias in her mind.

    Bombylias felt ashamed that he was so afraid of Dragonfly. He was ashamed the way Aneeyah kept looking at him. Her eyes would not blink, and Bombylias rested his head down on his arms. He began to talk in a low voice knowing the men were gone.

    Bombylias: I’m sorry for being such a coward. Dragonfly is more powerful than me.

    Aneeyah: You don’t have to explain that to me Marcus Bombylias. You’re hiding, and I’m hiding too. Plus we are outnumbered.

    Bombylias: So where do we go from here?

    Aneeyah: Far on the other side of the hill, I have an underground labatory. I think I can help you with your powers.

    Bombylias: No, I’m okay. I don’t need help with that.

    Aneeyah: You can have more powers and abilities. That’s why Dragonfly wants to keep you down. He doesn’t want anyone more powerful than he is. Dragonfly knows you’re special. That is his fear. Let me help you. Haven’t I been helping you all along?

    Bombylias: I think we should stay here and lay low a little while.

    Aneeyah: We can leave tonight while the world is sleeping.

    You're listening to Artful: The Story of Bombylias by Gail Nobles ©️2024
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    5 mins
  • Underground Escape 1:22:24 1.41 PM

    Underground Escape 1:22:24 1.41 PM
    Jan 22 2024
    Story: Underground Escape
    Story by: Gail Nobles ©️2024
    Art by: Gail Nobles
    Boom Sound by: Gail Nobles
    Tunnel and slam sound by: Pixaby.com

    When Aneeyah got back to Marcus, she tried to encourage him to leave his place. They talked about it as they ate. She wasn't about to convince Marcus to leave until she told him about the dragon she saw. And before she could say it was dragonfly, Marcus knew who she was talking about because he had seen the dragon before. He became full before he could finish his meal. Marcus began to shake and tremble. He felt like he was going to get sick on the stomach feeling nervous. Aneeyah knew, and she tried to talk a little bit off the subject.

    Aneeyah: So Marcus, what made you move way out here in the hills?

    Marcus: I have no life in the city. It’s loud, and I get called on all the time. I was ahead of an army of men.

    Suddenly, Marcus began to stop speaking.

    Aneeyah: And what Marcus?

    Marcus: Dragonfly turned them all against me and took over my army.

    Aneeyah: Are you afraid of him Marcus?

    Marcus looked at Aneeyah with dark circles around his eyes. Marcus: Why don't you fear him?


    Aneeyah: He’s nothing Marcus. He’s nothing to fear. But I got a feeling he knows you're here. If you're running from him, I wouldn't stay here. He’s near.

    Marcus knew of a secret that no one knew. Not even Dragonfly and all of the people that lived in the suburb of Diverse City. Aneeyah knew that living in the hills was great to live and hide. But Marcus knew there were underground worlds where he had never been and he dared to go. He was afraid to fully trust Aneeyah.

    Before he could speak again, Aneeyah said: You have a lot of fear inside of you Marcus. Let go of that fear. Let me help you.

    Marcus said: I should never trust a woman.

    Aneeyah: I promise I will help you get away from that dragon. I know what it's like to fear something. When you're scared, you're just scared.

    Marcus knew that there was one tunnel that connected from his house along the river to Aneeyah’s house. He told Aneeyah because he was feeling sick from fear, and he needed her help though he was about well. He was sick from a curse of the dragonfly.
    Marcus took Aneeyah behind a secret wall and took her in his arms down into a humongous underground tunnel. And it was a four-way tunnel. It was very dark, and Marcus had to watch his steps going down.

    And Aneeyah said: Marcus, mm-mm. Something ain't right.

    The wings of Marcus began to light up, and he said: There is a way not right, but the tunnel in the middle leaves to where you live. One tunnel leads to Diverse City, and there is one very well known of robbers and thieves. You’ll be lucky to get through and lucky if you make it back. The fourth tunnel, I have never been through it.

    Aneeyah: I suggest we take the way which leads to my place. Wait! We can't go to my place. Dragonfly knows where I live.

    Marcus put Aneeyah down slowly and stood in the opening of the fourth tunnel. He hated going through tunnels. It was dark, and he did not know what was ahead waiting.

    Aneeyah said: I have a place under the floor in my home. I can hide you there until you're fully well. And when Dragonfly comes to visit, he’!l never know you're there. There is a sofa. A place to lay your head or we could stay here behind the wall, but there's nowher to lay down when you're sick.

    So Marcus agreed, and they went through the tunnel along the river which led to Aneeyah’s backyard. And there was an entrance that led them down into the ground. They were under the floor of her home, but just above the floor, they heard tables and chairs being knocked over and voices. Aneryah could see above her floor on her phone.

    Marcus saw that it was some of his old army that worked with Dragonfly looking for him. Marcus began to shake nervously. He felt sick again.

    Aneeyah got him to the sofa for him to sit down and she whispered: It will be OK. Trust me.

    You’re listening to Artful: The Story of Bombylias by Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2024. Today’s episode: Underground Escape.
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    7 mins
  • River Dragon 11:5:23 5.21 PM

    River Dragon 11:5:23 5.21 PM
    Nov 5 2023
    Cover Art by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023
    Story: River Dragon
    Story written by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023
    Sound effects by: Gail Nobles

    Aneeyah knew her time was just about out before she would meet dragonfly again. She had four more days left. Marcus was still not quite well. She went to a Chinese restaurant located near the river she crossed to get to Marcus’ house. When Aneeyah walked into the restaurant, everybody’s eyes focused on her. Some people knew exactly who she was and some didn’t recognize her, but she looked familiar to them. Some knew that she had escaped from prison. People began to whisper. Aneeyah ordered shrimp and rice to go.

    When Aneeyah got her food, she quickly left the restaurant to get back to Marcus. Before she could get to him, she ran into a big huge dragon that came up out of the river. At first, Aneeyah was startled. The dragon came up tall looking down at Aneeyah. Soon they were face to face. Aneeyah looked boldly into the dragon’s evil eyes. The great dragon sniffed Aneeyah.

    Aneeyah was aggravated with the dragon.

    Aneeyah: What the heck do you want? You’re in my way!

    The dragon didn’t like it that Aneeyah wasn’t afraid of him. The dragon made a mighty and loud thunderous roar in Aneeyah’s face. She began to squint her eyes and turn her head from the dragon. Aneeyah was getting angrier by the minute. Static was in her hair.

    The dragon stood upright and tall away from Aneeyah and spoke.
    He said: I want Bombylias. Bring him to me.

    Aneeyah began to mock the dragon.
    Aneeyah: I want Bombylias. Bring him to me.

    The dragon spoke again.
    Dragon: Are you mocking me girl? Don’t you dare mock me!

    Aneeyah began to sass the dragon.
    Aneeyah: So what you gonna do about it Dragon Fly?

    The dragon began to shrink into human form for it was dragonfly. He was amazed that Aneeyah was not afraid of him.

    Dragonfly: Clever young woman.

    Aneeyah: I’m not supposed to see you this week and there is still no sign of Bombylias. Now leave me alone.

    Dragonfly continued to talk in his dragon voice: Fine, but you better know where he is when your time is up. We shall meet again miss lady.

    Then Dragonfly vanished from Aneeyah’s sight. Aneeyah then took a different direction to Marcus’ house. She was very familiar with the hills. Aneeyah knew a way to get to him without being seen.

    You're listening to Artful. Today's episode: River Dragon by Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2023.
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    4 mins
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