by Jim Stitzel | Jan 30, 2013 | Stories
This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series The Ruin of ShorelockeEifan Craille stands quietly in the ruins of the old town, leaning heavily on his staff. He is tired, weary from his long journey, but he has come too far to rest now. He permits himself several deep...
by Jim Stitzel | Sep 10, 2013 | Stories
This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series The Ruin of ShorelockeThe shelter calls out to Eifan, and he is drawn toward it. A cool breeze blows in off the sea and with it a hint of a voice, as if a vapor. Almost that voice entices him away from his explorations, but he...
by Jim Stitzel | Sep 15, 2013 | General
This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series The Ruin of ShorelockeEifan drags one finger lightly along the door jamb as he enters the room. The door itself has long since crumbled into dust, long since forgotten what it was — but the stone remembers. The memory whispers...
by Jim Stitzel | Sep 29, 2013 | Stories
This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series The Ruin of ShorelockeHe inspects the orb without picking it up. He can feel the memories radiating off the thing already, and he is not ready to delve into them just yet. Unlike nearly everything else in the room, not one mote...
by Jim Stitzel | Oct 10, 2013 | Stories
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series The Ruin of ShorelockeEifan withdraws his hand, shaking his head. “No,” he says. “This is neither the time nor the place to delve into such remembrances.” He reaches instead into the satchel slung at his side, rummaging through...