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Tag: Chapter Twenty-Four

July 2, 2019July 8, 2019 whimsyandmetaphor The Ferryman's Apprentice

A Visit to the Past

Wilom didn’t hear from Vanda the day after, or the one after that. They both needed time to think, but Wilom was starting to chafe at having nothing to do but think.

Just as Wilom was taking his shoes off, getting ready for bed, he heard “Psst!” next to his ear. Continue reading “A Visit to the Past” →

June 25, 2019July 2, 2019 whimsyandmetaphor The Ferryman's Apprentice

The Approach of Finality

Wilom regretted letting Vanda talk him into see the ferryman, but he didn’t turn her away when she came to collect him. He’d meant what he said. Vanda shouldn’t need to bully him into facing his problems like an adult, and he needed very badly to be done with this particular problem. Continue reading “The Approach of Finality” →

November 20, 2017January 11, 2018 whimsyandmetaphor The Ferryman's Apprentice

Resolutions

When Wilom woke up the next morning, Jilli and Marc were playing with toys in the living room. He poured coffee from the pot Marc had left out and watched them for a moment, until Marc looked up. Continue reading “Resolutions” →

February 6, 2017June 6, 2017 whimsyandmetaphor The Ferryman's Apprentice

Shades and Colours

Wilom had to coax the young man into the boat. He cried the whole way, though he tried to disguise it. Wilom made a few attempts at encouraging conversation. The young man made no response except for a weak smile, but that was enough. He got off at the other side, and didn’t look back or wave goodbye. Continue reading “Shades and Colours” →

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