Artful

By: Gail L. Nobles
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  • Artful is a podcast of short stories by Gail Nobles ©️ 2023. See Video Trailers
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  • Love’s Battle-The Rise of Bombylias 12:15:24 8.41 PM

    Love’s Battle-The Rise of Bombylias 12:15:24 8.41 PM
    Dec 16 2024
    Story: Love's Battle: The Rise of Bombylias
    Story by: Gail Nobles © 2024
    Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

    The wicked dragonfly had captured the bee man’s followers and turned them into his army. However, upon witnessing Bombylias renewal as a formidable warrior, some rebels chose to return to him, leading to a division within the ranks. Dragonfly would send his troops to battle against the bee man’s forces, all while he lounged comfortably on his throne. Numerous conflicts erupted between the two factions, resulting in casualties on both sides, yet both leaders continued to recruit fresh soldiers.

    The bee man’s love remained by his side, eagerly waiting for moments to spend with him, and their feelings for each other deepened. However, Bombylias hesitated to touch Aneeyah due to the changes he had undergone since becoming the bee man—mysterious effects from insect bites coursed through his veins, making him unsure if he could safely be with her. Aneeyah believed in finding true love with just one man. When they eventually began their affair, it was evident to all; her hair texture began to change, and her overall appearance shifted slightly, yet she was still beautiful. Dragonfly soon discovered their secret and accused her of sinning with an abnormal man, tarnishing both their reputations. He then imprisoned the bee man’s woman, anticipating that the Bombylias would come to rescue her.
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    3 mins
  • Laboratory Work 7:18:24 6.01 PM

    Laboratory Work 7:18:24 6.01 PM
    Jul 18 2024
    Story: Laboratory Work
    Story and art by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2024
    Lab sound: Pixabay.com

    Aneeyah knew that it was just too complicated to understand how the flybites and the sting of the bee affected Bombylias. They traveled through the night and got to the laboratory without being seen by anyone. When Aneeyah and Bombylias got to the lab, she was most concerned about his off and on sickness. She scanned and x-rayed his whole body and found that a tiny object was shot into the back of his shoulder. It was a device that made Bomylias sick.

    Aneeyah pulled the device out that was hidden underneath his skin and said to Bombylias: Just what I thought. Dragonfly is trying to control you or maybe even kill you.

    When Aneeyah pulled the device out of the beefly man, he felt 100% better. Then she made him a suit of armor. Aneeyah thought Bombylias had the ability to make himself a swarm of beeflies.

    But Bombylias explained: No, I do not turn into beeflies. I have the ability to disappear and to change my image to hide my true self.

    So Aneeyah put an electric honeycomb inside the chest part of his armor. It was the power source of him to create metal beeflies to shoot out like darts to attack in time of war. When Aneeyah looked over at Bombylias, his wings had disappeared and were no longer seen.

    She asked: Where are your wings?

    Bombylias: They are there behind me.

    When Aneeyah looked at Bombylias’ back, the wings were folded into many folds on his back into eachother. He looked as if he had a flat tatoo on his back. Aneeyah was amazed at the Beefly man.

    You're listening to Artful - The Story of Bombylias by Gail Nobles ©️ 2024
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    3 mins
  • 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

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