Stories tagged “Shaman”
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Chavatangakwunua
Old Grandfather called us into a story circle soon after we had all eaten. He had a very special tale to tell. “Chavatangakwunua,” Old Grandfather began, “had no husband, even though she had seen 16 summers. Sadly, she was plain, and ...
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That Damn Grin...
Clink Clink A dark shape loomed, framed by the fires of the camp, illuminated against the ever dimming sun. It passed a dozing guard. He was startled when the shape spoke, waking him. ‘Bones say it’ll rain tonight, soldier.’ ‘Fu...
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To the Silent City
She walked alone through the shadows of the forest, listening carefully to the speech of the birds and the trees. She was armed with a bow and arrow and the wisdom she had learned from her mother, from her first love now long dead, and from the animals...