Tag Archives: Thomas Merlin Ambrose

Twenty-four – 05

[This post is from Matt Astoris’s point of view.] He mentally stomped on that line of thought before it could go any further.  His nephew stared at him steadily, as if he could somehow sense what Matt had been thinking.  … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 24, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-four – 04

[This post is from Matt Astoris’s point of view.] Lin stared at the forge for a few seconds, his brow furrowing slightly.  “Aunt Caro could only give me a direction that they left in.  Did you…?” “Know where they were … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 24, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-four – 03

[This post is from Matt Astoris’s point of view.] Matt’s heart missed a beat.  He cleared his throat.  “Then you know.” “Aunt Caro confirmed it,” Lin said after a momentary hesitation.  “When she found me out there, I asked.  I—Uncle … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 24, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-four – 02

[This post is from Matt Astoris’s point of view.] Matt paused, looking away from Lin and into the forge itself, staring at the embers that glowed faintly.  His nephew’s announcement was neither a surprise nor did it make the bottom … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 24, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-four – 01

[This post is from Matt Astoris’s point of view.] “Uncle Matt?” The hammer rang off-key against the edge of the anvil as Matt twisted toward the open doorway.  For a moment, his heart climbed into his throat at his nephew … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 24, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-three – 08

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] “But I don’t understand why—or how.” “Have you talked to Phelan about it?” I bit my lip, staring at the ground for a few seconds.  “He said we’d talk about … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 23, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-three – 07

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] Carolyn stayed silent for what seemed like a long time—almost all the way to the bridge itself—her gaze distant, thoughtful.  I almost didn’t think that she’d say anything and my … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 23, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-three – 06

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] “That garden there used to be special,” I guessed as she tugged me gently along the path back toward the bridge.  “You guys never talk about it, though.” “No,” she … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 23, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-three – 05

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] Steel gray clouds had started to mass in the west by the time we stood up from our spot in the grass.  Wind whispered through the branches in the trees … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 23, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Twenty-three – 04

[This post is from Thomas Merlin Ambrose’s point of view.] “You’ve still got questions,” she said softly.  I choked on a laugh. “Of course I do,” I said, then sighed a little.  “A thousand of them.  But I’m not sure … Continue reading

Posted in Ambrose Cycle, Book 8, Chapter 23, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment