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Category: Forgotten God

Black ink image of a dragon from pixabay

Mythical Meeting

On December 25, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Lydia patted Lorsan on the back, probably the only one to have any understanding of how uncomfortable this comfortably forgotten god was with this sudden attention and expectation. While he was still goggling at her casual comfort, she opened the back door and stepped outside. Lorsan hurried to catch up so he could perform the …

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Drawing of two winged youths dancing - Gemini Constellation

Recruitment

On November 24, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

"If you want to make things clear, why not write out a list of the things this person needs to be, or have, and get a couple of other people to check it, so you know you haven't missed anything important?" Lorsan nodded at Lydia's suggestion and fetched pen and paper, relieved he had someone …

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Two black cauldrons over open flames

Succession Planning

On September 18, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Thunder scratched at his jaw, clearly searching for words. Lorsan calmly moved around the kitchen, tweaking and tidying. Lydia cocked an eyebrow at him but seemed to understand and moved cautiously back to a seat at the table, near the door and well away from Thunder. The twins merely switched perches and looked on avidly. …

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Hydrangrea Cottage by Scott Barron on Flickr

Trouble Comes Knocking

On September 8, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Lorsan heaved the bags he was carrying onto the kitchen table and turned to retrieve the basket from Lydia, who sidestepped and put it on the table herself. He was aware of buying rather a lot, but it was rare to have a visitor and this one needed feeding up and strengthening for as long …

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Copper kettle hanging over an open fire in a brick fireplace

Morning Greetings

On August 25, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Lorsan looked up from the kitchen table, where he was enjoying a cup of tea before thinking about starting breakfast, "Good morning Lydia, I hope you slept well, or at least as well as might be expected in strange circumstances." "I was very comfortable, thank you. Should I return the key now?" "No need. You …

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Overgrown steps leading to an old Japanese shrine gate

The Forgotten God

On August 18, 2019March 9, 2020 By kesabethIn Forgotten God, StoryLeave a comment

Pinterest Story Prompts: Write about a character who happens to be a god. The catch? This character is practically powerless, as nobody worships them any more. Double catch? Suddenly, one day, they feel that someone is praying for their protection. - maxkirin.tumblr.com If you want a beautiful story about a forgotten god, read this set …

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