Rep and Zalan made their way through Nightfall, often staring at the sky or the horizon.
“What time of day do you think it is?” Zalan asked.
“Penelope told us it was morning...
2024-12-09 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostZalan stared at Rep, his head shaking slightly in disbelief. Rep’s face was shrouded in guilt, his usually affable nature completely torn away. Zalan scrunched his face, unamused.
“...
2024-12-06 17:03:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe space before them was darkness except for the silhouette of the Mind of Madness drifting their way. Zalan could hear his heartbeat in his ears. He grabbed Rep by the shoulders.
“Did it ...
2024-12-04 17:03:02 +0000 UTC View PostRep and Zalan sat across from one another at a fire Rep started with his Elemental Power. They were eating their evening meal as they remained in its warmth. Zalan listened to it crack with a mild ...
2024-12-02 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Fortunately for us, the journey between Oriton and Nightfall will mostly be along premade paths,” Rep said as they left the city.
Pep pointed ahead of them. The ground was well-tro...
2024-11-29 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post“So, how far is this Depths of Despair place from us?” Zalan asked.
“At least a few days worth of travel,” Rep said.
“Then we should get going,” Zalan said, eager to g...
2024-11-27 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day Rep and Zalan made their way toward Madam Hikma’s building to ask for her advice on finding Zalan another Elemental. Restless, frowning sleep had done Zalan no favors. If anything, i...
2024-11-25 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Morloch?” Zalan acknowledged in shock and anger.
“Is that the true name of the Magnanimous One?” a crowd member asked.
“Yeah, that’s Morloch,” Zalan said, som...
2024-11-22 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostRep and Zalan bolted through miles upon miles of distance with help from their Artifacts. They may have passed a few monsters on the way, but Zalan was going at too high a speed to tell between neu...
2024-11-20 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostZalan slid until the earth leveled out into a plane before him. He caught himself as he shifted from a slide to a jog, remaining upright and turning to see Rep end his slide beside him. Once they r...
2024-11-18 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostRep and Zalan approached the inert body of the Flame Elemental cautiously. It lay face up, its red, glowing eyes glazed over. Its robes danced and looked like they were slight, dying embers. It did...
2024-11-15 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRep guided Zalan to a rocky path that led up the side of the volcano. He seemed to be familiar with the path he walked, confidently making his way forward as the path seemed to lead to nowhere. It ...
2024-11-13 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRep and Zalan did not barter when it came to purchasing Zalan a new tunic. Zalan could tell they were severely overcharged by the way the salesman’s eyes widened when they accepted the first pric...
2024-11-11 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostZalan held up his hand and tried to throw Elemental Lightning out of instinct. He barely had time to register the fact that his Elemental Power wasn’t working. The Thorncharger smashed into his h...
2024-11-08 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRep strapped the Belt of Bolt to his waist, going slowly so Zalan could follow his lead. Zalan was surprised by how light the belt felt on him, despite it being full of so much power. He had seen i...
2024-11-06 17:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostZalan picked himself up and dusted himself off, glaring at Gorb. Rep looked at him hopefully. Zalan could see the relief in Rep’s face just for him to finally be out of bed. Zalan looked away, no...
2024-11-04 17:03:03 +0000 UTC View PostRep stared at Zalan for a few seconds. Zalan lay back down on the cot, an uncaring attitude over his pale face.
“What do you mean? Do you not want to leave the realm anymore?” Rep a...
2024-11-01 16:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Zalan lay wide awake on the cot in the guild of Journey House. His mind was racing with thoughts of l...
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Thanks for reading The Homeseeker Book 3: A Bargain With Fate. I’m really...
Zalan lay on the cot for much longer than he anticipated. He thought he would fall asleep as soon as he tried to rest, but the feelings of unease made him insomniac. Paradoxically, he was too tired...
2024-10-21 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Rep!” Zalan said, hovering his hands over Rep in a panic. “You’re… you’re hit bad!”
Rep’s breathing was faint, his eyes listless and his arms grabbing automatically around hi...
2024-10-18 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostZalan twitched on the floor, overwhelmed in physical and psychological pain. The Transfer Table cracked and split in two, collapsing on itself. The Artifact had degraded and slowly began to turn to...
2024-10-16 16:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostRep groaned in agony. Morloch had no patience for Zalan’s hesitations and pressed down harder on Rep’s neck. Rep’s eyes were shut with pain, but he said nothing. He didn’t want Zalan to do ...
2024-10-14 15:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostZalan looked around the room for items he could use to conduct electricity toward Morloch as he approached. The golden table would be a great target. Gold was highly conductive, and the lightning...
2024-10-11 16:01:10 +0000 UTC View Post“Nold, let him go!” Zalan raised his arms, threatening to blast him with lightning.
He was worried he would run out of air under the mound of sand.
“No! You will be silent a...
2024-10-09 16:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostZalan was brought out of the dark abyss and onto solid ground next to Nold. They were still somewhere deep within the heart of the mountain. Zalan was kind of hoping he would see the sun once he go...
2024-10-07 16:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bright Elemental floated above Zalan for a few tense seconds. Zalan almost wanted to rescind his acceptance in the time it took for it to tell him what the challenge was. He wondered if it was ...
2024-10-04 15:50:51 +0000 UTC View PostZalan stood frozen, rigidity taking over his bones as he waited for another sound. He was certain he heard something in the blind darkness. He felt like a monster was circling him, hunting him down...
2024-10-02 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe walls shook violently, throwing both Nold and Zalan off balance. With a deep echoing sound, the walls on the narrow path around Nold and Zalan began to twist. Zalan dropped the pouch of coins, ...
2024-09-30 16:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostNold slid his way into the hole in the mountain, Zalan close behind. Zalan had never been spelunking before and he was glad he never tried. It was cold and moist. Zalan breathed slowly, needing to ...
2024-09-27 16:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post