Tag Archives: apocalypse
Return 9
The next morning, the children were gone again, and many of us, including Ilen, were uneasy yet again. But they came back that evening, and over time, we grew to understand that even if we did not agree with the … Continue reading
Return 8
Ilen tried to stay with the children, to shepherd and chaperone them, but no matter what, he never managed to be with them when the Captain summoned them unto their task. He grew further enraged when it played out as … Continue reading
Return 7
At dawn, the grey sky still hung heavy over the camp; the pool itself was the only thing that seemed returned to life. The Captain had woken early, and had gathered the children — to what purpose, we didn’t know. … Continue reading
Return 6
We tried to wake it, but it would not rouse. Bloodless, it seemed like stone. All of its color had poured into the water, and cleared it, giving the pool life, giving us life. The Captain named the place ‘Songfall’, … Continue reading
Return 5
At the crest of the hill, we stood, looking out over the valley below. The surface rubble here was beginning to be overtaken by the stonegrass. It spilled in spiked tufts down the face of the cliffs leading to the … Continue reading