In the beginning, there was the Stormy Mountain, the Great Tree, the Everflowing Waterfall, and the Eternal Flame.

Is it brave to tremble, and be out of breath? Is it brave to be afraid?

No, it can’t be.

A car accident from 4 different perspectives.

“Oh, nasty.” Yim looks up from the base of the traveler’s shrine to see Wist in front of him. Wist grins, sharp white teeth against dull pale features, before they speak. “You’re still the orc?”

The forest starts to smell like fresh water, letting her know she’s approaching her favorite reading spot.

What a wonderful morning.

Not every soldier gets to come home, not really.

Warning: This story contains mature topics such as PTSD and violence that soldiers can experience when deployed.