The Three (3) Rules of The Great Horse (aka “3 Great Rules”) are derived from legends and (possibly apocryphal) history associated with the supernatural equine manifestation herein and heretofore described as “The Great Horse.”
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List of 'Mrs. Bridgestone'
The 3 Rules of “The Great Horse”
March 14th, 2011 · Archives, Book II: The Golden Spark, Book News & Updates
#21- Rome wasn’t Read in a Day
August 2nd, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
Jennifer wished the answer could be different. “Meagan, there are no such things as Great Horses. I like that you are taking an interest in history, but you can’t believe in fantasies.” – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#20- A final warning from Mrs. Bridgestone
July 31st, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
The old woman leaned close, and the measure of centuries seemed to weigh in her words. “No one would want to see all that we have shown horses…” ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#19- Maybe it’s a good kind of darkness
July 29th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
The woman’s tone was solemn. “My sources call her the Great Traveler, with power to bring darkness to the world. Of course, we wouldn’t be sure unless the Great Horse was actually ridden, but that must never happen.” Meagan’s eyes were wide. “I admit it is strange. In all my readings, Great Horses have never done evil. Perhaps this event has something to do with the millennium change. I can’t explain it.” ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#18- How to know a Great Horse
July 26th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
“First, a Great Horse is born at dawn. That is an unusual time for mares, as they usually foal near midnight. Secondly, no one can ride a Great Horse without the owner’s permission.” ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#16- Hail the fleet hawk of the earth…
July 23rd, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
Hail the fleet hawk of the earth,
thunder announces his approach.
He gives one man victory,
all men ecstasy.
In this One the gods have taken form. ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#15- But crazy seems more accurate…
July 21st, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
Mrs. Bridgestone smoothed her dress nervously. “I know how it must sound, but all religions have a story of the Creator giving the horse to mankind. Paganism, Christianity, Islam—think of Pegasus! Is not the winged, white horse the very image of an angel?” ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#14- Eccentric is a nicer word than crazy
July 18th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
“My sources indicate a Great Horse was to be born on the summer solstice of the new millennium. A female, born at dawn. The birth happened last year.” ~ Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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#13- The next of the Great Horses
July 14th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Home
Caligula had a stable of marble and gold built for the stallion, complete with furnishings and servants. Though horses are strict vegetarians, Incitatus was fed mice dipped in butter and marinated squid.” Mrs. Bridgestone added more quietly, “Of course, the man was considered dangerously insane.” – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)
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