Emergence, In Fifty-five Words - Section Six, The Empire; Part Thirty-nine, Priest, Collected Chapters

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 281, October 8th, 2017 Chapter One: Oblate They elevated him to the priesthood. It was unprecedented, to rise from the status of a rebel and an outcast, to the most exalted class of being, and once again, he started on the lowest rung. He was an oblate. He was given the mark of humility. He was tonsured, as any beginner would be. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 282, October 9th, 2017 Chapter Two: Novice It was required that he take vows; vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. This was required of every novice, but they were not necessarily for life. He entered the sacred order, and was initiated into the mysteries. He became, once again, a servant. He was the oldest novice ever. He was wise. He was quiescent. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 283, October 10th, 2017 Chapter Three: Brother The priestly class was divided into two groups. There was the priesthood, and then there were the holy orders. He always went deep. He followed the contemplative sects into the paths of mystery, austerity, and aesthetics. He wanted to do more than officiating rites, managing a temple, he wanted to discover the meaning of existence. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 284, October 11th, 2017 Chapter Four: Sister He was a conformist at heart. Since his years as a rebel, he was obedient, a follower, not always of people, but to the multitudes. He had been the unparalleled leader. He was a follower of ideals. In relation to his principles, he was unquestioning. Then he met a woman, and he fell in love. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 285, October 12th, 2017 Chapter Five: Ordained After years of servitude he was initiated into the mysteries, and ordained into the order of the priesthood. He became an officiant of the sacred rites. Every day he reenacted the rituals and repeated the sacred chants, which led to eternal life, both for himself and on behalf of others, opening the gates of Continuum. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 286, October 13th, 2017 Chapter Six: Abba His affair with the Sister was illicit, but he loved her, and she him. They had both sworn vows of chastity. His willingness to break those vows and the anguish it caused, captivated his audience in the Collective. It was out of character, it was unpredictable. They ensured it would continue. They made him Abba. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 A Novel – In 55 Words a Day Day 287, October 14th, 2017 Chapter Seven: Overseer With the blessing of the Collective and by the favor of Continuum, despite his carnal crimes, he advanced in rank among the religious orders and in the hierarchy of the priesthood. The Continuum loved the intrigue of his cover-ups. They made him a Cardinal. The masses, knowing nothing of his transgressions, adored him even more. #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!

Emergence 2.0 Section Six, The Empire Part Thirty-nine, Priest Collected Chapters 01 Oblate 02 Novice 03 Brother 04 Sister 05 Ordained 06 Abba 07 Overseer #Emergence #SuperShortFiction #365SciFi #55Words Like it, Follow it, Share it!