<< Previous | First | Next >> [Hunters Outpost | Inviditas 23rd, 2526 | Early Afternoon] Never had a week felt longer, or passed by slower than this one in late Inviditas. Kyle did his best to keep busy as much as possible, putting all of his focus on training with his crossbow when there were no chores left to … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.17
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Wolves Camp | Inviditas 20th, 2526 | Midday] Dani stared at the closed doors of the dining hall. With one hand firmly grasping the door handle, she drew a breath, exhaled, and pushed. For a brief, blissful moment, Dani caught a glimpse of the usual atmosphere within as the doors parted—the gentle clamor … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.16
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Hunters Outpost |Inviditas 15th, 2526 | Midmorning] Arriving at the Outpost, Kyle and Gerald were met by silence. Someone should be manning the watchpost. Johanna hadn’t snuck up on them at any point along the trail. The door to the kitchen was closed. The flower beds didn’t look as though they’d been tended … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.15
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Wakefield Village | Inviditas 7th, 2526 | Early Evening] Stanley secured the village’s only supply wagon in order to get them to Wakefield. They traveled slowly as he avoided divots and rocks in the trail. While Madeline appreciated the man’s concern, she was sure Lena would prefer a faster trip to a comfortable … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.14
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Valcrest Forest | Inviditas 10th, 2526 | Early Evening] Sebastian hated this safehouse. How cramped it felt. How it creaked even with the softest breeze. How it smelled of dust and rotten wood; no matter how much he tried to air it out. He especially hated that damn window that still wouldn’t budge. … More Halloween Bonus Chapter 2021
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Unnamed Village | Inviditas 7th, 2526 | Midmorning] Madeline was helping one of the village workers hold down a sheep when Lena walked past the paddock. She watched her with just the corner of one eye, not allowing herself to distract from the task at hand. “I hate the smell of sheep,” she … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.13
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Unnamed Village | Inviditas 7th, 2526 | Midmorning] “Pack up your camp. We’re leaving.” Packing up took longer than Lena wanted. She had to help Madeline deal with the animals she trapped the previous night because the Scout insisted that she wouldn’t allow her efforts to go to waste. Even though Lena wanted … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.12
<< Previous | First | Next >> [City of Blackpond | Inviditas 4th, 2526 | Midday] The loud, joyful chatter of the general populace intermixed with the loud calls of merchants peddling their many wares, created a melodious cacophony in the air. Despite the sunny day, the cheerful ambiance, and the ease with which they’d gotten through their morning shopping, … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.11
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Hunters Outpost | Inviditas 5th, 2526 | Midmorning] The Outpost felt different with most of its inhabitants gone. Theron went on his morning run as usual and tried to get through his training exercises as thoroughly as possible without Gerald’s guidance. Having Sebastian as a sparring partner didn’t help enormously—the disparity in … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.10
<< Previous | First | Next >> [Hunters Outpost | Inviditas 2nd, 2526 | Early Morning] Sebastian heaved breaths from his chest without a sound. His sweaty hand tightly gripped the hilt of his sword. Eyes darting from side to side, he frantically searched the area below his perch on a somewhat precarious tree branch, seeking any trace of movement. … More The Battle of Heart and Mind 3.09
Written In Shadows 