Stories tagged “follow”

  • To Whatever End

    Still now, the maiden asked, “And what would I do at this time for the cause of faith, Reverend?” “Obey your mother and your -” She turned. “Honor. I am to honor them, and this I will do for the first soldier that I slay o...

  • That Deep End (Part 1)

    Harold turned abruptly and set out in a strong walk in the opposite direction. Every few seconds he gave an odd twitch that looked as if something was stuck in his neck. I followed nervously around the corner. “Harold! C’mon, where are we g...

  • That Deep End (Part 2)

    I followed him down the creaking steps. The stairs seemed to go on forever. It was if i was walking down the Eifel Tower in one set of stairs. When i realized i had hit bottom and took a step and bumped into Harold. Harold remained quiet. “Where ...

  • Too Breathtaking

    To live against it To live with it No, I would like to live for it. For this thing called ‘life’ Beaten and gray There is a light up ahead It is full of laughter and less self pride So I am following its every way Trailing and scraping The ...

  • Spanish Shadow

    As soon as she touched down, she heard another, smaller noise. She looked up, startled to find a figure just within arms reach. In what little light the moon provided the figure was dressed almost identically as she, except for the addition of a wide-b...

  • Tractors and Lost Children

    The bright afternoon sun barely penetrated the overlapping branches of the pine trees. The forest was dense and even though there was no wind, a cold chill permeated it. I rubbed my arms for warmth as I ventured deeper. “Charlie!” I called ...