table of contents - (spoilers) read part 190 After the hard day’s training, Choke decided to reward the men with an extra ration of ale that evening at dinner. It was well received. While the men ate, Choke, Peep, Pinch, and Knuckle took their dinner in the small dining room. Once they were well into … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 191
The Children of Stron – part 190
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 189 After lunch, the platoon assembled in the courtyard for a full campaign drill. This meant that the men had with them their full kit and packs; everything they would have with them if they were marching off to war. Choke had located a couple of the town … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 190
The Children of Stron – part 189
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 188 Riding back from Gotthilf’s cottage was not easy. Pinch had lost his horse, Knickers, to the moose attack, and had to double up with someone. As well, they pulled his saddle off the carcass, which created even more trouble. All of their horses were already loaded up … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 189
The Children of Stron – part 188
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 187 Peep was sitting in a lilac grove next to a spring pool having an excellent herbal tea with Diya, the druid that had the community of Bristlenook under her protection. “This is good,” Peep said holding her mug up towards Diya. “No shit. I know what I’m … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 188
The Children of Stron – part 187
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 186 Peep and Choke walked back towards Diya and Gorgeous Boy on the path by the side of Gotthilf’s cottage. Once again, when they got five meters from her, Diya raised her hand to bring them to a halt. “I am glad you decided to stay, Peep. We … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 187
The Children of Stron – part 186
Table of Contents - (spoilers) read part 185 Pinch led the way from Gotthilf’s cottage, heading towards the trail up to North Ridge, back the way they had come. Peep followed close on his heels, with Knuckle and Choke right behind her. Dom took up the rear. Peep had now opted to have her Scythan … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 186
The Children of Stron – part 185
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 184 The squad of Choke, Peep, Knuckle, Pinch, and Dom were ready to go out when Barrelmender came to the barracks to take command of the men. The mission was pressing Gotthilf, the bowyer and fletcher, who still owed them some arrows. This would also serve as a … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 185
The Children of Stron – part 184
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 183 Peep and Choke were sitting down in the small dining room of the barracks with mugs of burnt stugroot. They were there to discuss the evening meeting with the lumberjack couples three nights before. Choke was still looking flustered and bothered. “You doing alright, man?” Peep asked. … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 184
Road Trip – part eleven
contents read part ten Ahab dozes. Jezebel at the wheel. Something about the car’s movement unsettles him. Too many stops and starts. Slowing. Turning. Accelerating. This is a town they’re driving in. He opens his eyes. Panics. Out the windshield, the City’s skyscrapers loom overhead like guillotine scaffolds. “Shhhhhh. Shh. Shh,” she soothes him, reaching … Continue reading Road Trip – part eleven
Road Trip – part ten
contents read part nine The fog lifts. Coming out of a blackout. He is on his knees. Toilet right in front of him. Violently sick. Spewing. Not normal puke, though. Deep red liquid splashes across his forearm and hand gripping the lip of the filthy toilet bowl. His heart leaps in panic. This much blood, … Continue reading Road Trip – part ten
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