Monday, May 4, 2026

Storyteller’s Gap

A Traveling ________ smiles broadly at your approach. Colorful goods are spread before you.

You travelled through the ________. The path turns treacherous. You twist your ankle on loose stones. (-1 HP)

You hear a faint sound ahead. Nearby, a ____ its phylactery pulses with cold light.


Sunday, May 3, 2026

Reclaimed Wood

One of my neighbors pushes an upright shopping cart full of reclaimed wood from the local Walmart.

The boards are 10’ long and longer so they’re precariously loaded onto the top of the cart.

I eye the boards covetously.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Island Getaway Security

DN was running right behind me when I heard an electric energy sizzle.

I knew his security credentials had not been set properly and that his body had been vaporized against the hotel’s security force field.

I knew he would also respawn momentarily so I quickly updated his credentials and readied an apology.