Ruins

Ruins

“This place is picked over, same as the last.” A rock skipped across the sand and bounced against the remnants of the structure. Rodrick stared at it, expecting more to happen. The brick walls had crumbled with time and wear.  “Keep looking. There is bound to be...
Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“Look, I don’t think having Anna along is a good idea. Honestly, I am going to struggle to keep myself alive. Am I really going to have to babysit her?” The old woman laughed as the girls finished up their morning meal in the inn. The conversation...
Forest Walk

Forest Walk

The artificial night that was created by the trees above had no end in sight. The path had ended miles behind as they walked deeper and deeper into the forest. “I really do hope you know where we are going.” The female voice was swallowed by the darkness as it left...
The Animal Within

The Animal Within

A violent shiver awoke the man who lay on the ground. He instantly lifted himself on his hands and looked around. The moon and its reflection lit the area around him well. A body of water lay a few feet away. It stretched as far as he could see in one direction. The...
Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The old lady nodded. Mesu was irritated. She had expected a bigger response when she had broken the news of her discovery. “There is not much in life that surprises me anymore. Owning this place, I have heard many stories come through. Usually, that’s all they...