eleven “Do you want to do this?” Siobhan’s voice greeted Prairie as she joined the group outside. “Do I want to?” Prairie’s smile was sad. “No. Do I have to?” She stared off into nothing for a moment then sniffed. “Yes.” “What can we do to help?” Ivan asked, pushing away from the wall ofContinue reading “Enter The Woods 2:5 / Chapter Eleven”
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Enter The Woods 2:4 / Chapter Ten
ten Down the stairs Kim went. Counting each step she judged that they likely went down both stories the group had explored and then further if the subtle scent of vegetation which permeated root cellars emitting from the walls was any indication. Thoughts of descending to the Underworld starting to play in her head, KimContinue reading “Enter The Woods 2:4 / Chapter Ten”
Enter The Woods 2:3 / Chapter Nine
nine In the room the mice had poured from Ben and Kim started a search. For what they weren’t dead sure but searching never hurt. Honestly if they each had a list of Rules of conduct or engagement that would be pretty close to the top. Search – You Will Always Find Something. Sure thatContinue reading “Enter The Woods 2:3 / Chapter Nine”
Enter The Woods 2:2 / Chapter Eight
eight “I see tracks.” “What do you want us to do?” Ivan called from six feet, or so, away. “Keep following me but drop back a little more. Eventually he’ll move away from the water’s edge. Looks like he might have been dragging something.” “A body?” Kim piped in. “Unlikely. Dragging a body through aContinue reading “Enter The Woods 2:2 / Chapter Eight”
Enter The Woods 2:1 / Chapter Seven
seven The crew that met at Leo’s tavern was quieter than normal, giving each other nods and small waves as they slid into seats at “their table”. Everyone except Siobhan and Dan were there. Siobhan had left a message with the doormen indicating she’d be there shortly and a runner had come from Dan’s ClubContinue reading “Enter The Woods 2:1 / Chapter Seven”
Enter The Woods 1:6 / Chapter Six
Six Rain pattered on Ben’s face and he jerked to consciousness with a start, coming to instant attention and springing to his feet in the same breath. To his left Dan was laboriously pushing himself to his feet with hands planted in ground carpeted in wild herbs. His nostrils flared, taking in the scent thatContinue reading “Enter The Woods 1:6 / Chapter Six”
Enter The Woods 1:5 / Chapter Five
Five They proceeded cautiously if not completely quietly down the hall, the sounds of their combined voices singing binding them together as a group and also to the story. The tapestry Dan kept catching a glimpse of from the corner of his eye pulsed to their voices, confirming his theory that their singing was connectingContinue reading “Enter The Woods 1:5 / Chapter Five”
Enter The Woods 1:4 / Chapter Four
Four “Where a giant caste is discovered,” read the sign that greeted them as they gained the top of the beanstalk. Rising from the fog – clouds, Dan corrected himself as he tested the “ground” beneath his feet by digging his toe in – a short distance away rose a giant wooden door. No wallsContinue reading “Enter The Woods 1:4 / Chapter Four”
Enter The Woods 1:3 / Chapter Three
Three Garbled words through a field of odd static played in Dan’s ears, speaking of sweet dreams. His eyes opened slowly to a world that appeared to be smeared by a film of Vaseline, that trick used in old movies to create a soft, dreamy effect. As he cast around, assessing the situation, he realizedContinue reading “Enter The Woods 1:3 / Chapter Three”
Enter The Woods 1:2 / Chapter Two
Two “Excuse me? Are you Dan?” Dan was focused on running through the preparations he’d made for entering what they were calling the Mystery House so at first he didn’t hear the voice of the woman calling out to him. When it registered that she had said his name he stopped and waited for herContinue reading “Enter The Woods 1:2 / Chapter Two”
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