After the shadow’s proclamation Walter held his hands up and motioned for silence from the other companions. “Let’s not discuss this here, we’ve probably already said too much in the open. Let’s get on the road, and then we can ‘chat.’” He glanced up at the nearby evertorch and added, “Ok with you?” Ama and…
Tag: Fiction Tuesday
Fiction Tuesday – Seeing Purple
“Walter, what?” “Meddle, not now. Not here.” Both Walter and Ama’s faces had become white, and several people who passed Walter noticed the chill near their table, drawing confused looks. He then pointed at Jeremy, but shifted his eyes down toward the evertorch on their table. “And as for you, I don’t know what you…
Fiction Tuesday – Cafeteria Crossing
After passing though the checkpoint the companions stopped for a brief lunch in the small settlement which surrounded the entrance to the tunnel. It was a cheerless place, filled with people wearing annoyed expressions and mediocre food. After the sumptuous meals of Shelter, the lukewarm platters in the building marked “Hospitality Cafeteria” were quite disappointing….
Fiction Tuesday – Gateway
As they approached the opposite side of the bridge, a uniformed man emerged from a near by guardhouse and indicated for the party to halt. “State your business.” Ama responded first, “Healer Ama, from Water Gap. I’m traveling to the Ravine on a matter of some urgency.” The man nodded. Then glanced at Walter and…
Fiction Tuesday – Emergence
The party walked for several hours, entertained only by the rhythmic echoes of the horseshoes striking the paved road. No one seemed prone to speak, as though leaving Shelter was a time for mournful reflection – even Walter was silent. As they approached the end of the tunnel, however, more and more traffic began to…
Fiction Tuesday – Leaving Shelter
Jeremy didn’t sleep well that night. His dreams were punctuated by the image of a window, illuminated in the darkness. He stood behind the glass, longing to run away but knowing he had to break it open and fall through. Over his shoulder he felt a malevolence bearing down upon him, but he dared not…
