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Tossing and Turning (Ch.10 P.1)

Chapter 10 Part 1: Tossing and Turning←Prologue←Previous Entry Kari’s bed creaked softly as she turned in her sleep. Tomas couldn’t see her with the curtains drawn so tightly, but he…

Please Pardon my Dust

27 Jun 202027 Jun 2020

As it happens, WordPress is in the process of rolling out a new editor, and I'm discovering that I don't really understand just how it works. I've discovered I've been…

A Montage (TSWL Ch 9.5)

It actually took Tomas a couple of evenings to write so much down. He was able to catch up, though, because the days following their introduction to Collins were largely…

What Next? (TSWL Ch.9 P.2)

11 Jun 202027 Jun 2020

“This is a nice little place you’ve found yourselves,” Collins said as they entered Jolene’s inn. Tomas nodded. “We certainly like it.” “Not that we have much to compare it…

Back on the Streets (TSWL Ch.9 P.1)

4 Jun 202011 Jun 2020

[Out on the streets of Vacen, darkness had fallen by the time Collins and our Northerners began the trek back to Jolene’s.] “It’s a pity the sky’s so low tonight. …

Answers (TSWL Ch.8 P.2)

14 May 20204 Jun 2020

Chapter 8 Part 2: Answers ←Prologue ←Previous Entry Collins smiled. “Shall we?” he said pleasantly, gesturing to the darkness. When neither Kari nor Tomas moved, he shrugged and walked boldly…

Trust (TSWL Ch.8 P.1)

7 May 20204 Jun 2020

Chapter 8 Part 1: Trust ←Prologue ←Previous Entry After returning to the entry hall, seeds in hand, Jolene and Sasha were fretting about making it back before the beginning of…

Patch Notes 2

Even back in my first draft, I wasn't satisfied with the description of what the made the Stranger so incongruous and upsetting. As you've seen, I use the similarities in…

Halls of Stone (TSWL Ch.7 P.2)

30 Apr 20207 May 2020

Chapter 7 Part 2: Halls of Stone ←Prologue ←Previous Entry As they crossed the street, a dull ache began to worm its way through Tomas’ shoulder. He rubbed it…

Patch Notes No.1

23 Apr 202023 Apr 2020

After writing the first half of Chapter 7, I've had to make some adjustments to the blog and the text before today's upload. -The first is on the TSWL about…