Guardians Of Atlanta 46 (Project Eclipse) The man’s fingers played across The cold and lifeless skin. Willing and wishing the flesh Would one day rise again. The cold and sterile metal room Was as dark as it was cold, And the man’s bodyguard stood by the door, A figure strong and bold. Red Death: “Things […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 45 (Try Again, Uncle Andy) James Rigger sat in a cell, Straight Jacket holding his arms. He chuckled quietly to himself, He didn’t want to raise the alarm. His door then opened slowly And he expected to see That annoying psych person again, They just wouldn’t let him be! Instead he saw […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 44 (A Dream Girl) During Bobby Carter’s 21st Summer In the middle of the season’s tour Bobby Carter got a whole lot more That he ever bargained for. True the ride was smooth as ever, Across the tracks and towns. But this Summer something happened That would forever make him smile and […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 43 (The Great Phantasma’s Wand) Carnival life can be very hard on anyone, great or small. But for Bobby Carter, the hardest things were what he loved most of all. The summer he turned ten, he began to do more chores. Pounding tent stakes, hauling loads, and selling tickets in scores. Then […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 42 (A Circus Girl) Once there was a little girl Born into a carnival. She never knew who her parents were. She was raised by them all. This was the tradition amongst the band- Of misfits with life on the road, All children at Uncle Andy’s Would help to share the load. […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 41 (And The Show Goes On) A little while later, the police arrived and took Uncle Andy to jail. The clowns were rounded up, everyone was questioned, and justice did not fail. Cyrus stuck around to see the rest of the carnival meet. Fans and carney-folk stayed near the stage to watch […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 40 (Introducing The Great Phantasma) Just as James was giving his speech The speakers fed-back with a terrible screech. Following that, came an announcer’s cry. The side-show caller type, puffed up, and spry. “Come one, come all!” came the voice in a blast. “The Great Phantasma has arrived at last! But please, […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 39 (My Power, My Carnival!) Uncle Andy was on the stage that was set.The crowd seemed immune to the lingering threat.The air was thick with the power of frightas James Rigger, (Uncle Andy) pulled out his scythe. Uncle Andy: “No need for alarm!” he announced calmly, “I’m simply taking out the trash.I’m […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 38 (Slow Down And Think) Following the argument with Cyrus Jones, Bobby Carter met with Jemima alone. The two found a place in the nearby woods where they could talk privately, and be understood. Jemima: “She’s working very hard to find out what’s going on here and what this is all about.” […]
Guardians Of Atlanta 37 (You’re Making Me Frustrated) Cyrus awoke in Jemima’s tent. She sat up, her back creaked, her energy was spent. She rose and looked but no one was around. She peeked outside that purple tent, and here is what she found: Bobby Carter standing guard, watching over the tent door. It was late […]
