Into the Dark
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The Watchers tell me you departed some time ago, that you walked into the tunnel by yourself armed with nothing but your pack, walking stick, and a lantern. An incredible risk, if you ask me, given what we both know lurks there in the dark. But I know you. I know your strength; I've seen it first-hand. So I'm not worried for you. But the things that live there, in the dark, ought to be worried, even though they don't know it.
I've waited for you to return. I've hoped to see you again by now, but you haven't come back yet. I can only assume the journey has been longer than expected, or that there has been some complication on the other end we didn't anticipate. I'm certain the journey itself was safe enough. I've seen the way you take care of others, and I understand full well that you exercise the same level of care on yourself.
Just the same, though, I've explained my plan to the Watchers, and they have agreed. I have my own pack now. And walking stick. And lantern.
I'm going to follow you into the dark.
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Jim Stitzel
Where does that series start? Sounds like I need to do some catching up.
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HSAR
https://ficlatte.com/stories/40861/
It's pretty ancient, and I never finished thinking the plot through even in my head - but the centrepiece is of personal journeys that will cost almost everything you have (not only in worldly terms), and what the people are that might take that kind of pilgrimage - and what they might be seeking that would justify it.
- #3135 Posted 7 years ago
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Robert Quick
Interesting Hero's Journey. Makes me think of Greek myth, descent into the underworld. Unclear whether the speaker is younger or older and what their relation is. Maybe that will be explored in the sequel(s). I like that the prompt is DCfC.
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HSAR
This protagonist should join the pair in my Roads series. They have plenty in common!