Chuchip (part 7)
The Mother Moon granted Ashkii his wish, but in return took his life. Another crater sunk into her rough skin, just for him as all who use the blade to ease…
Chuchip (part 6)
A huge stag, strong and glowing with power, found Aponi’s eyes. “I know you.” She whispered. He craned his neck and sighed. She slowly walked toward the beast…
Chuchip (part 5)
Seven days later, Aponi waited with the rest of the tribe. They waited for Chuchip, but he never came. “Chuchip hasn’t been seen all week long.” Aponi heard…
Chuchip (part 4)
“I take it back!” Chuchip stood and started climbing his way down his cliff. Ashkii was worried. Chuchip was normally such a sweet spirit, always moving with…
Chuchip (part 3)
Chuchip shook the tears away until they retreated to the pit of his stomach. Ashkii laughed, “I plan on promising myself, too, soon. Maka... she’s pretty and…
Chuchip (part 2)
Only Chuchip’s closest friend knew of his secret hiding place. He found Chuchip there. “Chuchip, why do you cry so much?” “My sweet Ashkii, I don’t know why I…
Chuchip (part 1)
Lowering onto the land, an eagle soared. The tangerine sun was sinking into the horizon as a call echoed past him through the tall, speckled trees. Aponi was a…
I See You.
I can see them in the mirrors. They hover behind me. Their faces are smeared with blood, they weep blood with their empty holes for eyes. They tear their hair…
Spirits of remorse
A chime. A sharp, unfettered sound coursing through the speckled leaves of autumn trees made him pause. Warily he turned. Watched. A chime. A second, deeper…
The March of the Dead
It was midnight, and the moon was a pale disc in the clear night sky. From the edge of the forest a funeral procession appeared, led by an ashen-faced cleric…
Challenge
He appeared in the mist. Nothing was to be seen, only gray liquid-like mist. A first real challenge, huh? He felt a spirit about fifty meters behind him, but…