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.