Tag: loneliness

• September 11, 2025

  Chapter 12: Hospital

  Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 12: Hospital V2.0 – 10/06/2025 I awoke into a fog. I slowly blinked my eyes to allow my vision to clear and take in my surroundings. I was laying on my back under a white blanket in a hospital bed. I was propped up slightly to allow me…
• September 10, 2025

  Chapter 11: Attack

  Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 11: Attack V2.0 – 10/04/2025 We sped along the interstate heading quickly toward the east coast of the United States of America. As we traveled, I conversed with Kris and Maranna as best I could in broken English. They shared their snacks with me, which I gratefully enjoyed.…
• September 9, 2025

  Chapter 10: Angels

  Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 10: Angels V2.0 – 10/04/2025 I woke to shafts of sunlight streaming into the motel room. I glanced at the bedside table and the digital clock read 7:24am. I had slept the whole night without waking. I was grateful for that. I pulled the blankets tighter around me…
• September 8, 2025

  Chapter 9: Waiting

  Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 9: Waiting V2.0 – 10/03/2025 I stood at the window of the gas station and watched the rain stop outside. The storm had passed over the area. Across from me, on the other side of the road, I could see another truck stop. Next to it I could…
• September 6, 2025

  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…
• September 5, 2025

  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…
• September 4, 2025

  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…
• September 3, 2025

  Chapter 5: Temptations

  Part 72: Where All Journeys Grow Chapter 5: Temptations V2.0 – 10/02/2025 I awoke with a start and sat up on the boulder. Everything was pitch black around me. There was a blanket of brilliantly shining stars above me covering the expanse of the night sky. I didn’t know how long I had slept. I…
• September 1, 2025

  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…
• August 30, 2025

  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…