After the display brought on by the sunset, Jeremy would have happily gone to bed without a meal. Yet, as much as he felt the simple task of eating would be anti-climatic after such a fantastic show, a meal was served nevertheless. Jeremy was a novice to the cuisine of The Valleys, and the restaurants…
Tag: Fantasy
Unpacking Prismatic
I’m fascinated by Shelter and the scope of it’s accomplishment. For fans of fantasy, I’m obviously inspired by Tolkien’s depictions of Dwarf cities, though with a human twist. I wanted Shelter to be the type of wonder to which Jeremy felt drawn, which is from whence the idea of the rainbow sunset sprang. This is…
Fiction Tuesday – Prismatic
Jeremy climbed the steps after Ama, uncertain what to expect at the end of the climb. As he completed his ascent and turned the corner he couldn’t help but let out a small gasp. Ama had led Jeremy into a restaurant which took up almost a full block of Settlement’s rooftops, terraced toward the street…
Fiction Tuesday – A Stroll Down the Boulevard
Shelter was far from a large settlement, but it was well organized. Several main streets, intersected by side avenues, ran parallel to the Boulevard. The grand road itself entered Shelter somewhat elevated from the settlement’s main level. As Jeremy took in the scale of the town he took note of how the tunnel opened high…
Fiction Tuesday – Deep Revelations
“Walter, what’s happening?” At the sound of panic in Jeremy’s voice, Ama took the youth’s hand. Her touch touch did calm him somewhat, but he could feel Ama’s power contending with the shadows inside his own being. It felt like he was the rope in a bizarre tug-of-war. “It’s them, lad. Stick close to Ama.”…
Unpacking Approaching Shelter
Here is where “stuff” begins to happen. I can honestly say I’ve been ready to start writing some of these passages for week, and I am very glad they have finally arrived. I am looking forward to Jeremy’s arrival at The Ravine. Here’s some thoughts on “Approaching Shelter.” The Tunnel When I was growing up…
