Tag: fiction
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The “Where All Journeys” Series
Having completed the first draft of Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow, the chapters of which I’ve being posted each day on this blog, I felt like I needed to explain that Where All Journeys Grow is the fourth part of the “Where All Journeys” miniseries within the greater book series. But before that I…
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Chapter 16: Deckhand
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 16: Deckhand V2.0 – 10/07/2025 I woke into darkness from a deep sleep. I reached for my phone and found it. Activating the phone illuminated the small room that swayed back and forth, creaking eerily. My phone told me that it was ten minutes until 4am. I lay…
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Chapter 8: Overburdened
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 8: Overburdened V2.0 – 10/03/2025 I pushed my way down the interstate in the pouring rain and dimness of the morning light. I walked past the line of stopped cars and trucks holding the jacket tightly to myself, grateful for its warmth. I reached the off-ramp of the…
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Chapter 7: Opposition
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 7: Opposition V2.0 – 10/02/2025 “Andrew. Andrew.” I heard a woman’s voice calling my name. I heard the roaring of an engine and the sound of heavy traffic. I heard the sound of light rain pelting a windshield. I felt a small, rough tongue licking my cheek. Thoughts…
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Chapter 6: Overland
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 6: Overland V2.0 – 10/02/2025 I opened my eyes and listened to the sounds of the night around me. I looked around but saw only dark shadows. The night air had cooled. I shivered. I pulled each of my shoes up higher on my feet and tugged my…
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Chapter 3: Direction
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 3: Direction V2.0 – 10/02/2025 I walked along the two-lane road that led away from my house, away from my car, and away from my property. The sun was sinking below the horizon. The sky was awash in bright orange and pink hues. The only sounds I could…
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Chapter 2: Pruning
Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 2: Pruning V2.0 – 10/2/2025 I stood to my feet and walked back into my house. I entered my kitchen and walked over to the sink. I rinsed the empty coffee mug out with hot water and sat it down. I glanced at the coffee machine but decided…