Draft 2019.04.08.03 – The winds were light as a small crew prepared to hoist down a longboat from the side of the Molly Red. A tall, massive cog ship made of oak, the Molly Red

Draft 2019.04.09.03 — The walk to Cornor didn’t take Josah long, as the village was within the Southport borders. Barkeeps built the pubs there to avoid the Casselberry tariffs and scrutiny. As Josah reached Cornor

Draft 2019.04.10.01 — Graybard! Graybard!” shouted Josah as he watched the seasoned soldier run through the thicket. Graybard ignored the call to stop. He kept running forward, swinging his sword to clear his way through

Graybard led the Evermore brothers from behind a large red barn near the Village of Tuva. Home fires and torches outside dwellings pierced the darkness, making Tuva feel welcoming. Wooden fences on either side of

Josah took a step away from the wall, still trying to hide his identity. Offering his hand, he felt an electric charge run through him when Evelyn placed her hand in his. The sudden realization

Draft 2019.08.26.01 — Evelyn twisted until Josah released his hold. “The only way you can rescue me is by becoming Michael John Mayweather again.” She stepped back, mumbling, trying to understand how a noble’s son

Draft 2019.09.08.01 — Caleb lit a candle, cupped his right hand by the flame, and made his way into the room. He handed it to Josah, as the others followed. “We’ll need a few more

Draft 08-01 – Josah sat on the flatten hay as the morning sunlight broke through the darkened barn. Ena stretched and walked over to Graybard, who awoke to the large cat staring at him. “Josah,”

Draft 2019.08.26.01 — The day before, while Bon Abbi was preparing for Luka’s visit, something else was happening. Theotello, a young apprentice Chronicler, sat on the front steps of the Meeda building in Northport. It

Draft 2019.09.17.01 — Traveling from Northport to Bon Abbi was challenging, but the landscape was breathtaking. Theotello, his travel bag slipped onto his right shoulder, gazed at the rolling hills. Wildflowers bloomed everywhere one last

Draft 2019.09.28.01 — Brother Sammil was never fond of the sea, especially the waters around Northport. The seawater currents made it difficult to navigate ships around the island. Two days of brisk winds, turbulent waters,

Draft 2019.10.5.01 — Three days had passed since Luka confronted Eva Marie. Having a Chronicler confirm she was the Lady of Bon Abbi threw him off. It would take time for Luka to respond. Graybard

Draft 2019.10.10.01 — The wagon from Bon Abbi passed a smaller road that led south of Lake Marablain. The trail was once used to harvest trees for the Midland walls. Today, it allowed travelers to

Draft 2019.10.12.01 — Eva gripped the side of the wagon as it approached Saith Saor. The clamor of the wooden wheels rolling over the bridge was enough to alert the guards. She couldn’t tell the

Draft 2019.10.17.01 — Luka surveyed the Common Court outside the city walls. He took in the sounds, smells, and sights of merchants and commoners selling and buying wares. His decision to expel them from the

Draft 2019.10.20.01 — Three days had passed since Brother Sammil first arrived in Weshaven. Oona Sera, ruler and host, ushered him into Domus Caelum, the gathering hall. Sammil recalled how he shaded his eyes when

Draft 2019.10.23.01 — “Again,” shouted Graybard. “Remember your stance. Spread your feet shoulder-width, with one foot slightly in front of the other. Always keep your balance!” More recruits joined his training sessions since Eva Marie

Draft 2019.10.30.01 — Several times on their way to Tuva, the boys had to stop their progress. Something about the swishing of tails and the sound of hoofbeats caused Ena to burst into a full

Draft 2019.10.30.01 — The Lady of Bon Abbi sat still as Dali braided her hair. She gathered a section and separated them into three parts. Weaving them together, Dali took another handful of hair and

Draft 2019.11.05.01 — Conall held an unusual gadget his father gave him earlier in the day. He gripped a leather strap fastened to a piece of wood. Attached at one end was a round piece

Draft 2019.11.08.01 — Leena looked for Theotello during vespers, and then the morning meal. He seemed to have vanished after returning from Bon Abbi three days ago. She even looked at the pier. Not sure

Draft 2019.11.10.01 — Josah shivered as the cold night’s breeze blew towards Rylie Glen. The deck of the Molly Red was lit by the moon, as he sat on the bottom step leading to the

Draft 2019.11.10.01 — The boys watched as the Molly Red prepared to leave Southport. Yeva and Munro stood on the quarter-deck, waving their farewell. The sun announced the start of the morning, brisk with scattered

Draft 2019.11.16.01 — Josah looked at Eva Marie with a critical eye. He couldn’t find any visible wounds but knew that her pasty color betrayed her secret. She stepped back and pulled up the left