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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  • Bombylias Rescues Aneeyah 2:22:25 7.49 PM

    Bombylias Rescues Aneeyah 2:22:25 7.49 PM
    Feb 23 2025
    Story: Bombylias Rescues Aneeyah
    Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025
    Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

    Aneeyah was not someone who could be easily dominated. She nearly managed to break free from the Dragon Patrol’s prison. Having experienced incarceration before, her first confinement was in a solitary cell, but the next time, they restrained her with chains.

    Meanwhile, the beefly man grappled with his own struggles. He had found out that Aneeyah was captured by Dragonfly. The powers that now surged through him came with both gifts and burdens; he could manipulate the winds, hear the whispers of bees and flies, and even heal minor wounds with a touch. Yet, every time he thought of Aneeyah, a pang of guilt surged within him. Had he endangered her with his unearthly changes? He often found himself at the edge of the forest, listening to the hum of the hive and the whispers of the wind, desperate for a sign of her safety.

    As rumors swirled around town, fueled by the Dragon Patrol's propaganda, the community began to turn against them. Aneeyah's name became a slur, synonymous with betrayal and unrest. Anguish tore at the bee man’s heart as he witnessed the transformation of the people he once called friends. He could feel their contempt, sharp and biting like the stings of the bees he now commanded.

    Determined to rescue Aneeyah, Bombylias devised a plan. He blended into the shadows, taking advantage of his insect attributes. With each night that passed, he trained himself further, honing his ability to control swarms of bees. He became a force of nature, using his mutation to liberate those unjustly imprisoned by fear and prejudice.

    On the night of the next full moon, he approached the imposing gates of the Dragon Patrol's stronghold. The air was thick with tension, and the sky shimmered with anticipation. He whispered to the bees and flies that circled around him, sending them out to distract the guards with a cloud of buzzing chaos. Just when the moment seemed dire, the walls began to vibrate with the harmony of wingbeats, and the patrol's resolve faltered.

    Aneeyah could hear the commotion from her cell, her heart racing at the sound of the familiar hum. She called out, not knowing if he could hear her, “I’m here!“

    With her words fueling him, the bee man unleashed a curtain of buzzing bodies, creating a diversion that allowed him to slip through the gates. He found her cell, the iron bars casting shadows on her worried face. The moment their eyes met, a spark ignited, and he knew this was a fight worth fighting.

    With a mere touch, he summoned the strength of the swarm, bending the bars as though they were made of straw. Aneeyah stepped into the moonlight, her eyes alight with courage and determination.

    Together, they faced the patrol, knowing they could either be their salvation or lead to their downfall. The swarms gathered behind them, ready to defend against injustice. As the prison guards advanced to strike Bombylias, holding Aneeyah tightly, he vanished into the swarm.

    You’re listening to Artful - The story of Bombylias by Gail Nobles © 2025.
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    5 mins
  • 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

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