From the profound depths of my mind, I knew that my end was coming. I came to realize that I would not continue on; I would not go forth. My life was ending in this bleak, tenobrosity world, a world that I had never seen. With the wolf’s somber cry echoing through the mountains, I found myself entering a state of tranquility, causing my screams to cease. I came to ignore the rushing wind that blew forcefully upwards against my face and disregarded the chilling rain washing over me. I found myself beginning to dream.
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No Longer in Darkness: Chapter 3 – Dreams of Dragons
February 1, 2007All was shrouded in silence as I lay against the cold, hard surface of the rocky mountain ground. The penetrating frost bit into my skin as I shivered and trembled with shock. I could feel my life slipping from me, with the thoughts of death, consuming my mind. Using all the strength that was left in my small, weak body, I reached for my walking stick, but was unable to find it. I lay there helplessly as I waited…waited for death to meet with me.
No Longer in Darkness: Chapter 2 – Fallen
January 17, 2007I pressed lightly against the soft, dew covered ground with my walking stick. My father had carved me a new stick each year as I grew older and I had always kept it close. Each one was made to fit my height, and carved from the sturdiest of wood. My brother and I found it a tradition to venture out each year to find the perfect tree to cut from, and I always enjoyed it. I depended on my stick very much, for it was my eyes.
No Longer in Darkness: Chapter 1 – Blind Decision
January 17, 2007“But, Father! You know that I am old enough to go!”
