Marley stood watch over Montrose’s prone form. The others came and went, but she stood waiting. There was a sliver of remorse for her words to Barnabus, but truth is found in anger. Hopefully Teddy could find him and assist in the search, but also talk some sense into the bear. “We should be looking... Continue Reading →
An Unexpected Guest, complete draft
Barnabus was enjoying the flight, partly sitting in the dreams of the passengers and partly in the plane itself. It was intrusive he knew, but some were having a terrible trip so he felt the need to tinker about to take the stress off their rest. They were somewhere over the Atlantic, though, when he... Continue Reading →
The Banked Flame, part one
Laticia jumped to her feet, sword in hand, when the door crept open. Barnabus stepped in, followed by the biggest teddy bear she had ever seen. Barnabus stopped and looked around, puzzled. “Where are Marley and Hamish?” Laticia glared at him with her one eye. “Where have you been,” she asked in a flat voice.... Continue Reading →
Misplaced Faith, part two
Hamish, Ambrose, and Sonny followed Marley through the Crossroads. Eventually they arrived at a door decorated in finely carved wood and pastels. She entered without hesitation and the others trooped in behind her. The inside of the door and frame, though, were rotted, green with mold and decay. Their surroundings were a bucolic neighborhood, the... Continue Reading →
Misplaced Faith, part one
Marley stood watch over Montrose’s prone form. The others came and went, but she stood waiting. There was a sliver of remorse for her words to Barnabus, but truth is found in anger. Hopefully Teddy could find him and assist in the search, but also talk some sense into the bear. “We should be looking... Continue Reading →
An Unexpected Guest, part two
Once back in the hallway, the creature had disappeared. It was still too alien to reliably follow, but Barnabus knew they would meet again. He began to wander the halls, looking to see what kind of ship he had stowed away on. After a while, Barnabus felt something that must have been masked by the... Continue Reading →
An Unexpected Guest, part one
Barnabus was enjoying the flight, partly sitting in the dreams of the passengers and partly in the plane itself. It was intrusive he knew, but some were having a terrible trip so he felt the need to tinker about to take the stress off their rest. They were somewhere over the Atlantic, though, when he... Continue Reading →
In Pursuit of Salvation, complete draft
“I warned you.” Hamish’s voice was soft, lacking in accusations. He knew the situation was beyond the bear’s ability to foresee. He and Barnabus stood over Montrose’s comatose body, the sounds of the cafe drifting up through the floor. They stared at their friend, willing him to awaken, but nothing could rouse him. Every attempt... Continue Reading →
In Pursuit of Salvation, Part Two
“You must go to the other side of the world to the King’s Quarters, the place Ptolemy conquered, and the place of wonder carved into the cliffs.” “How helpful,” he said sardonically. Stratha began to speak again, but Barnabus had already turned to the leave. Her words trailed off as the door closed on them.... Continue Reading →
In Pursuit of Salvation, Part One
“I warned you.” Hamish’s voice was soft, lacking in accusations. He knew the situation was beyond the bear’s ability to foresee. He and Barnabus stood over Montrose’s comatose body, the sounds of the cafe drifting up through the floor. They stared at their friend, willing him to awaken, but nothing could rouse him. Every attempt... Continue Reading →
