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Five – 03

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] She stared at me, silent, shocked, then her jaw tightened, a spark flaring in her eyes. She was angry. I tried not to look at her. I didn’t need to … Continue reading

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Five – 02

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] She seemed utterly content to just sit there and it was almost maddening. I drew a blanket a little tighter around my shoulders and frowned. I knew that she noticed, … Continue reading

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Five – 01

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] Kailey didn’t leave when our aunt did, not that I had expected her to. I knew that even if I told her to go, she wouldn’t listen. She was stubborn … Continue reading

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Four – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Are we interrupting some kind of moment?” J.T. asked as he limped up the hill. “Because if we are, we can give you a few more minutes.” Hecate choked on a laugh … Continue reading

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Four – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt looked away, staring off into the trees for a few seconds. He took one breath, then another, exhaling slowly. “Are you going to tell me?” Hecate asked softly. “The whole story? … Continue reading

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Four – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “You all right?” He startled at the sound of his wife’s voice, trying to muster a smile as he turned. The look on Hecate’s face as she peered up at him told … Continue reading

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Four – 04

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt wandered down the hill behind the forge once Phelan had gone to get the others for what was sure to be a series of long and difficult conversations. The buildings that … Continue reading

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Four – 03

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Well, there is that,” Phelan said, closing his eyes and leaning back against the wall. “Of course, we prepare for everything as usual and hope that we don’t need to actually use … Continue reading

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Four – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] He had never been fully comfortable with the assertion that once Thom and Marin were gone that he would be the one to lead. Of course, he understood it, knew where it … Continue reading

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Four – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt paused in his pacing, staring into the embers. Almost unconsciously, he reached for the bellows, barely stopping himself from stoking the fire. “You have that look,” Phelan said quietly. “What look … Continue reading

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