Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 6)
Kage fell asleep quickly. As he expected, he quickly found himself in the Tipi with Saccularius. There was no chaotic vision, nor soul sucking vortex, for which he was glad. He stood up, dusted himself off, and turned to the wolf he'd killed just an...
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 5)
When Mordekai awoke in his tent, he sat up wearily and rubbed his eyes. The dying embers of a small fire gave the tent a harsh red tint, casting long shadows that were only just beginning to fade with Belluosus's rising. His skull ached like he'd taken...
Wayfinder's Journals (3)
**Day one of a new journey!** **I've decided to re-start the numbering of my journals since leaving the capital, as this is a separate, much grander journey than my expedition west. I wasn't allowed to bring any of my clothes (The shock of it!) and...
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 8)
"What do you know about my father?" Kage spoke softly, with clenched fists, and Saccularius didn't hear him at first. "Although, I suppose he might have taught someone else to fight like that... nah, dude was antisocial, no way he'd trust anyone that...
Just Stories
Tobias sat at his mother's knee with wide eyes as she told him tales about ages long past, days when spirits both good and evil roamed the earth. To him, they were just stories, but they were entrancing and enrapturing, and he held onto each word with...
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 11)
"Just three. I challenge you." "You have nothing to wager with! Your life is forfeit, and your soul is condemned before both gods!" "I disagree. I challenge you to a trial by combat. If I lose, you are correct, and you may bury me beneath the earth....
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 7)
When Khaejiran awoke, he was considerably less comfortable. He'd been dreaming of... something soft, and warm. After his conversation with Saccularius, all he remembered was the slightly spicy scent of fresh pine sap and a soft, warm feeling. When he...
Finish the Story (Valentine's Day)
The knocking of the door became so insistent, so perversely annoying, it disrupted the young male's sleep. With a loud groan he got up and sleepily walked towards the bathroom. It had been a short night, a heavy day at work the day before... His mind...
The Life and Soul of Rikh Ghanyr
The nerve of him! The moon is full, and we are far from civilization; the conditions are perfect for me to finally convince Cappo to relay to me the Ghanyr legend. He set up his candle and began with his verse; "Moon, descend now and bear witness to...
Dry Eyes, Cold Hearts (Ch. 9)
She left the camp under cover of pale sunrise, silently padding through the trees. She didn't really _need_ to sneak, but it was good practice, and she loved nothing more than to surprise the lookouts. One in particular, she knew had a crush on her,...
The Catalyst, Ch. 3
I didn't know who he was, at the time. How could I have? It's not like he told me, not like anyone noticed. If I knew then what I knew now... maybe I would have taken his advice. It's funny sometimes, what key events the world turns on. A young man...
Voltage
My memories are made from blood and pain. I don't mean to be dramatic, but it's a simple fact. Death heralded the beginning of my life. Not my birth... no, when I was born, I was normal enough... for a wolf, at least. I don't look it now, but really,...