Tag Archives: climbing

The Squad-Part Seven

The dark, foreboding forest surrounding the castle seemed like a springtime garden compared to this subterranean wilderness. Walking in single file, they found a path through the stalagmites. A raw, damp breeze continued to blow, chilling them physically and emotionally. … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Mysterious, Science Fiction, War, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Squad-Part Seven

What We Carry

Rain washed blood from Harper’s leg onto the steep, stone steps, fading from bright red to pink to nothing as it was diluted by water. He took his scarf and bound the cut as tightly as he could but it … Continue reading

Posted in Life, Mysterious, Short Stories, Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on What We Carry

The Tricks Is-Part Forty-Three

Kim and Jae did everything they could to wake Fortunato. Loud pleas, banging on their armor, or waving right in front of them had no effect. The siblings debated pulling or cutting the tendrils out of Fortunato’s hand but they … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Tricks Is-Part Forty-Three

The Trick Is-Part Forty-Two

At first, they could see nothing but a dark, grey murk. Then, what felt like a relentless sandstorm. Not sand, but an ultra-fine grit accompanied by a howling wind. Kim and Jae pulled up their goggles (standard gear for a … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Forty-Two

The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Eight

Auntie Joon entered the back of her shop, closed the door behind her, and locked it. Standing there for a moment, she closed her eyes as she did some calming breaths. Things in the Dangling Market were tense. Rumors were … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Eight

The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Five

Kim dashed over to Jae and hugged her with all his strength. She fought him at first but he quietly said in her ear, “I’m sorry.” At that, she wailed again but hugged him back with an intense desperation. Kim … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Five

The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Three

With a sickening jolt, the ground shifted and Kim started to slide in the mud. Grabbing a root, he managed to not slide off the side of the Leviathan. In his zeal to find Jae and moving through this forest … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Thirty-Three

The Trick Is-Part Thirty

“Traveling on an enormous creature is rather a challenge,” thought Morbus as the Leviathan turned to the left, forcing both Kim and himself to throw themselves flat and secure themselves. They took what seemed to be a wide turn (difficult … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Thirty

The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Five

Excerpted From Winfall’s Grand History. There are many private clubs in the Rook Hill district of the Bastion capital, each catering to a very specialized interest or mindset. The Light Opera Armature Society insisted all members sing whilst they were … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Five

The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Three

“Any movement, Sub-Lieutenant?” asked Daitan. “None, mistress,” replied the Defender. “And your scout is certain that the target is in that cave?” “Yes, mistress. There’s no other exit, no one could have left except through the passage in the gorge.” … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Mysterious, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Trick Is-Part Twenty-Three