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    Gultar, The Gentle Giant: The People, Events, And History That Shape Our Journey
    Gultar, The Gentle Giant: The People, Events, And History That Shape Our Journey
    Gultar, The Gentle Giant: The People, Events, And History That Shape Our Journey
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    Gultar, The Gentle Giant: The People, Events, And History That Shape Our Journey

    By Kristi Gillespie

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    Gultar must grow up by making new friends, learning about different cultures and dealing with bullies. The fantastical world he lives in is full of surprises, perils and triumphs. Gultar meets many different creatures during his journey to adulthood and must make decisions that will affect the lives of others as well as himself.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateNov 2, 2015
    ISBN9781682222492
    Gultar, The Gentle Giant: The People, Events, And History That Shape Our Journey

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      Gultar, The Gentle Giant - Kristi Gillespie

      SEVEN

      Book 1

      Chapter 1

      The Giant lazily peeked through heavy eyelids at the dawning day. Blinded by the brilliant sunlight, he snapped his lids shut. Relaxed again, he stretched out his arms and legs as if they were attached to some torture device and yawned wantonly, a long, deep, sighing yawn that echoed through the immense cavern that housed him during his hibernation.

      How long had he slept? Months? Years? Or maybe longer? It was of no consequence to the Giant. Many times he had slumbered in this cave, and each awakening was the same. Nothing changed no matter how long or short he slept. Nothing, that is, except his hunger.

      The Giant rolled onto his side and opened his eyes to the dim light of the cavern. As he sat upright, his belly growled at him like a rabid wolf. He had slept a very long time, it seemed. He looked around for any morsels of food that might have been left over from the final meal before his hibernation. Nothing but bones. He humphed.

      As the Giant stood up, his full height of thirty feet and a few inches caused the size of the cave to shrink quickly. He stepped outside into the sunlight, his eyes still bleary from the long slumber. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath through his nostrils. The pungent smell brought him fully awake in an instant.

      The once-lush forest was now a scorched wasteland of smoldering trees and rotting corpses. As his midnight blue eyes searched the land, he could find no other living creatures as far as he could see. The carnage was immense, stretching to the horizon in every direction. The inedible carrion lying before him made his stomach growl even louder.

      The Giant rubbed his empty belly with a gray, leathery hand. He needed to eat. Deciding that whatever events had led to the mass destruction of his homeland were a matter for future consideration, he set off to the east in search of food.

      He felt robbed. As he loped across the landscape, he kept thinking that someone had deliberately taken from him while he was sleeping. This angered him, putting a small fire in his desolate belly. The more distance he traversed, the bigger the fire and the more intense the rage. The Giant resolved to make the thief pay dearly, as soon as his hunger was satisfied.

      As the pale green moon rose to keep watch over the land, the Giant finally crested the horizon he had seen from the cave. Weary from his travel, his anger, and his still-empty stomach, the Giant sat down. Had anyone been near him, they would have easily noticed his dejection. His brow was furrowed, and his black lips were stuck in a frown.

      The Giant let out a big sigh. It was the sigh of a lonely creature. There was no reason to be his normal jovial self. His despair was met with dreary silence. The skeletons of the trees offered no comfort. The Giant’s homeland was now a graveyard. His happy memories of times past dissipated into the night sky with the last thin plumes of smoke. He trudged forward, urged on by the growing pain of hunger. The charred remains continued for what seemed like an eternity. As the moon bade goodnight to the lone figure, the white sun poked its head up over the far horizon. Scuffling through the ash, the Giant caught sight of something green off to his right. Bending down to take a closer look, he found a small sapling rising from the wasteland.

      The Giant’s heavy heart felt a little lift as he stared at the tiny wonder before him. He didn’t dare to touch it, fearing his enormous hands would snuff out the little spark of life he had found. With a hint of hope, the Giant renewed his journey. His next discovery put a spring in his step. Gradually, as he walked on, the Giant began to see more and more sprouts popping their heads out from beneath the ashes like phoenixes rising from death.

      He hesitated before placing his foot on the new growth of violet grass. He closed his eyes, hoping that it was not a mirage. He stepped forward and felt the familiar tickle of grass blades between his toes. He smiled broadly and opened his eyes.

      Though not his homeland, this place certainly had potential as a new abode. Large leafy trees, multicolored flowers and bushes, plush grass, and abundant wildlife adorned this oasis. He could even make out a mountain range far to his left. The Giant surmised there had to be a cave there big enough for his sleep needs.

      As the growling began anew, he plucked a plump pheasant from the field. With one bite, he finished his appetizer and searched for main course pickings. A herd of elk, trying desperately to avoid him, proved to be just what the Giant was craving. After a fulfilling meal of three meaty elk, he looked around for a place to quench his thirst.

      A few hundred yards into the forest, the Giant found a large lake half hidden within the trees. When he reached the edge, he bent down, cupping his hands. The cool water was most satisfying. The placid lake’s pink surface was soothing and mirrored the pale yellow sky’s fluffy, light blue clouds.

      Feeling sleepy, the Giant sat down and leaned against a sturdy tree to nap. The shade from the octagonal leaves provided a nice retreat. As his eyelids grew heavy, the once-cherished land that was his home cleared from his mind almost completely. The nagging questions that lingered in his mind were like the tiny gnats buzzing ever so softly as he drifted off to sleep.

      Deep in his peaceful slumber, the Giant didn’t hear the startled cries of the woodland creatures who stumbled upon his presence. Only the gnats biting at his legs were enough to wake him. Dreamily, he opened his eyes to find that it wasn’t the gnats that had awakened him but the dozens of small men poking his legs with sharpened sticks. His grunt of confusion caused panic among the men, who backed away in fear with the realization that this hideous monstrosity was, in fact, alive.

      Delighted at the appearance of visitors, the Giant tossed back his head and laughed.

      He’s going to eat us! screamed one of the men.

      The men began running in all directions, except for one. The doe-eyed man stood trembling in his place, fear turning him to stone. The Giant was troubled that his new friends had left so quickly. As he looked at the remaining man, he could see the man’s red lips moving, though no sound came from them.

      Can you speak? asked the Giant in as gentle a voice as he could.

      The man stopped praying and nodded his head yes. The Giant placed his hand, palm up, on the ground in front of the man. The man looked at the enormous hand and then looked up at the Giant. His eyes were even wider now.

      P-p-p-please, d-d-don’t eat m-m-m-me! begged the man.

      The Giant was taken aback, flinching as though someone had slapped his face.

      Eat you? inquired the Giant.

      Y-y-y-yes, came the timid reply.

      At this, the Giant chuckled. He shook his head in wonderment. Why would you ever think that? asked the Giant with a smile. The man stopped trembling. He was clearly conflicted. Well, he began, you are a Giant, aren’t you? The Giant nodded. And I am an Aquiwo. At this new word, the Giant gave a little shrug. Everyone knows that Giants eat Aquiwos, so …

      The Giant frowned and looked puzzled. How do you know? I mean, how many Giants have eaten Aquiwos? asked the Giant.

      The man thought for a while and then replied, I don’t know any Aquiwos that have been eaten by Giants.

      They both remained quiet for a short time.

      I am a Giant, the Giant stated. "You are an Aquiwo, but I haven’t eaten you. If everyone knows that

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