I'd need two, and that would just be bizarre!Then would using you wrong heads, Wragg.
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Alice, Daughter of Barabbas
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The centurion had waved the rest of the party past, so Alice was the last to emerge through the gate.
Before her, on the hill known as ‘Golgotha’, she could see preparations being made for crucifixion.
Her crucifixion.
With pounding heart, she began the ascent towards her final destination.
Before her, on the hill known as ‘Golgotha’, she could see preparations being made for crucifixion.
Her crucifixion.
With pounding heart, she began the ascent towards her final destination.
Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
I am not an expert in linguistics, leave old namings of people.
Just this, scrolling around in popular classics on the Roman times, I got thinking about a novel, named 'Ben-Hur'.
The full name of the lead character is Judah Ben Hur, which according to common explanations, is Hebrew for 'Judah, Son of Hur'. So this is a traditional name structure (Judah = name, Ben Hur = surname). In a modern version, he could be named something like Judah Johnson, and actually, as surnames are passed from father on daughters too, then there could be an Alice Johnson, or, in the past, Alice Barrabas, even though 'Barrabas' would mean 'son of father'.
It is an interesting and instructive discussion that emerged here about ancient naming.
Yet I think, we have this intersting knowledge now for background, thanks to all the people who have contributed, but the name of the story should not be altered to my opinion. That's fantasy and some literal liberties should be allowed.
Just this, scrolling around in popular classics on the Roman times, I got thinking about a novel, named 'Ben-Hur'.
The full name of the lead character is Judah Ben Hur, which according to common explanations, is Hebrew for 'Judah, Son of Hur'. So this is a traditional name structure (Judah = name, Ben Hur = surname). In a modern version, he could be named something like Judah Johnson, and actually, as surnames are passed from father on daughters too, then there could be an Alice Johnson, or, in the past, Alice Barrabas, even though 'Barrabas' would mean 'son of father'.
It is an interesting and instructive discussion that emerged here about ancient naming.
Yet I think, we have this intersting knowledge now for background, thanks to all the people who have contributed, but the name of the story should not be altered to my opinion. That's fantasy and some literal liberties should be allowed.
xso
Tribune
Thank's once more for this series W, really super! I think A is perfectly casted for this role, beautiful and with an innocent look. Would love to rip that garment of hers apart (pic 1) and force her to lay down on her cross..........
Considering who is writing this she should not have been surprised!!!
bobinder
ARTISAN
This finely wrought combination of text and images is becoming starkly powerful stuff, Wragg.The centurion had waved the rest of the party past, so Alice was the last to emerge through the gate.
Before her, on the hill known as ‘Golgotha’, she could see preparations being made for crucifixion.
Her crucifixion.
With pounding heart, she began the ascent towards her final destination.
And I really must congratulate you on turning poor quality screen shots into worthy manipulations.
Keep up the excellent work!
This finely wrought combination of text and images is becoming starkly powerful stuff, Wragg.
And I really must congratulate you on turning poor quality screen shots into worthy manipulations.
Keep up the excellent work!
That's very kind of you, Bob.
I will say this, hats off to photomanipulators.
It is nowhere near as easy as it looks!
But it is fun!
I'm not entirely surprised, all things considered.And Lulie MacAlister does look kind of familiar...
Bob is entirely right, as far as my own views go. This is splendid writing, Wragg. You are managing to carry us along in a rich and terrible experience. I suspect that part of it is your use of Alice, and your excellent manips. She's so lovely and innocent (even if she's guilty and wanton), and her diminutive stature and fear can command all my protective instincts, sympathy, and hopes (however futile) for her reprieve.This finely wrought combination of text and images is becoming starkly powerful stuff, Wragg.
And I really must congratulate you on turning poor quality screen shots into worthy manipulations.
Keep up the excellent work!
There is also the erotic element of a beautiful girl on the edge between life and death, AND WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH I LIKE THAT MOMENT. I hardly miss laughing at one of your stories.
YOU KNOW, IF THESE ROMANS ACTUALLY CRUCIFY HER, I MAY BE SLIGHTLY ANNOYED.
The first thing she saw as she arrived were the nails. Surely they weren’t really going to use those enormous spikes on her?
By this time, the two men had already been stripped naked. They were being stretched out onto their crosses and roped down ready for nailing. She, it seemed, was going to be crucified between them.
“Please don’t take my clothes! I’ve never…”
“At least let me keep my loi….”
As she stood in front of the watching crowd, in a futile attempt to cover herself, Alice’s head was a whirling mass of emotion. Humiliation, fury, terror, and courage fought for possession of her mind.
As she looked at the empty cross awaiting her, courage deserted her and terror gained the upper hand.
By this time, the two men had already been stripped naked. They were being stretched out onto their crosses and roped down ready for nailing. She, it seemed, was going to be crucified between them.
“Please don’t take my clothes! I’ve never…”
“At least let me keep my loi….”
As she stood in front of the watching crowd, in a futile attempt to cover herself, Alice’s head was a whirling mass of emotion. Humiliation, fury, terror, and courage fought for possession of her mind.
As she looked at the empty cross awaiting her, courage deserted her and terror gained the upper hand.
Tree tries to work up sympathy but cannot. This bitch needs to be crucified. I wonder what she was convicted of. Not that it matters I think as I take a drink from my flask.
Very well done art to go with the story!
Oh, don't worry about it... Tree will drink and forget!
You are among others who have patiently guided me!
You walk a strange path!!!You are among others who have patiently guided me!
morten sigurdson
Voivode of Wallachia
Very emotional. Classic story with beautiful manips!
Ramengmawiaaa
Magistrate
Good job so far Wragg. Thank you so much for doing this. Wonderful editing.
No doubt!Nice artwork