Chapter 8

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 8: CITY OF FALLING… WATER The rest of the day passed by without any major event. We had stopped for lunch, and talked about the plan for the day ahead. The City of Falling Water was the name of the place on Canyon Ridge where we would be staying that night. “That’s pretty much our only option isn’t it? I know it’d be nice if we could ride some jeeps down the … [Read more]

Chapter 7. Part 2.

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   Thrump slowly crept away from the clearing toward the trees behind Brew’s tent, extending the torch out to see through the darkness. Shishu glided behind him. He turned toward me and whispered, “Do not move.” Suddenly a huge four-legged something burst in from the darkness, flew past Thrump and Shishu, and landed next to me in the clearing. It was the size of a small horse, and its most notable feature was its … [Read more]

Chapter 7. Part 1.

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 7: THE MORNING STAR HAS RISEN I woke up and it was still dark. I looked around in my tent, and saw Chak, swinging slightly in his hammock. The light that emanated from his body was much dimmer when he was asleep, and most of it was covered with a blanket. Fwik was in a ball on the floor next to his hammock, which was twisted up into a knot. It was … [Read more]

Chapter 6. Part 2.

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others! I saw Fwik and Fwish darting around in the trees collecting sticks into a pile just next to the large gray spike, Shishu was assisting Thrump with the other two tents, Brew and Flye were unpacking different miniature versions of the contraptions I had seen in Chak’s kitchen back in the Syllogy, and Chak was talking upward at the large gray spike. I walked over next to Chak and peered up into the night … [Read more]

Chapter 6. Part 1.

This is a continuation of a story begun in the post “Chapter 1. Part 1.” If you enjoy it, please like and share it with others!   CHAPTER 6: AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE I was falling into a dense jungle with a dead white Umbili attached to my waist. I let out a yell as I cascaded into the foliage, but when we were about thirty feet away from the ground, our descent began to slow. I felt Shishu bend his legs as he gracefully landed on the jungle floor in complete silence. He then placed me … [Read more]