Tag: Hiding
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Across Lives Part 9
(Photo by Nashwan Guherzi) It was pitch black when Nis awoke to the sounds of angry shouting. “KYV!” the man, Skav, all but screamed into the night. “SHEZA!” It seemed that Kyv’s appraisal of Skav’s injuries were incorrect. Heavy, stomping footfalls paced an area just beyond the thorn bushes. From time to time Nis heard…
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Across Lives Part 8
(Photo by Markus Spiske) Building a shelter out of branches and leaves was something Nis had dreamed about doing many times, most often when she dreamed about Mel’s life. Although Nis had the benefit of those memories, she still struggled nonetheless to make such a shelter that provided any real protection from the elements. Her…
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Roots Part 2
Waking up was an unpleasant experience for Syn. Her muscles and joints were stiff and painful from the heavy use they’d received over the last few days. Worse still were her hands. Each fingertip seemed to burn with every touch. Only by forcing herself to get moving again could she alleviate the pain and yet…
Bridge of Broken Glass 