Fiction Tuesday – Moving On

Jeremy gulped and backed away from the others. “You’re going to throw me into a ravine?” Much to his relief, Walter barked a laugh and Ama giggled. “No lad, not at all,” Walter chuckled. “Though after you get there you might wish we had thought of that.” “Old Fox, that might be over stating a…

Fiction Tuesday – Off the Path

“I’m a what?” Ama knelt down by Jeremy, bringing her face to his seated level. “A pathfinder. Does that not seem familiar to you either?” Jeremy shook his head, frustration growing once more. “No, it doesn’t.” He then cocked his head and thought for a moment. “That stone did seem… it’s hard to describe it….

Seeking Healing

I wrote this post yesterday and forgot to get it into WordPress! It’s a continuation of Welcome to the Valleys Walter and Jeremy moved further into the city, but as they moved away from the walls the press of people began to fall away. The houses began to grow, and Jeremy even spotted some well-kept…

Fiction Tuesday – News at the Stable

As Jeremy passed through the gate his eyes needed a moment to adjust to the change in scenery. While the road had been quite, and quite empty, Water Gap was filled with people. People were entering an leaving what Jeremy supposed were shops. Many were laughing loudly at a street performer set up by the…

The Road Travelled

The Duolok strode through the city gates, given a wide berth by the traders and travelers near it. It’s mane of leaf-like hair poured over his shoulder, forming a scratching sound as it rubbed against the rough skin of his naked back. Scholars believed Duoloks could tell the identity the own kind simply by this…

Journey reflection – one month down

Exactly one month ago I began my year-long commitment to blog every day of 2105. After 30 days it’s shifted from chore to habit, and I’ve really enjoyed the process. I thought I’d take a moment to share some “one month in” thoughts. Patterns are good With the encouragement from some folks in my congregation,…