Author Archives: Frankie

Wherein: Death; Insnar’s Power; The Water Takes Sillith    Sillith walked the path to the old icehouse, now root cellar, where Paramon was loading the cart.  She could hear noises from the icehouse through the woods, the chunk of the … Continue reading →

Wherein: Insnar and Sillith Argue; In the Water, The Jellyfish Come to Sillith; Sillith Gives Birth   When Insnar chanced upon her, in the swamp where Sillith absently made notes on the propagation of catfish for the year, Insnar stood … Continue reading →

Wherein: Liny Leaves; Sillith Grieves; The Descendents Don’t Know How to Explain   “Should I talk you out of it, then?” “You can talk me out of it when I return.” “I can’t think what to say.” “Just a year, … Continue reading →

Wherein: The Settlers Are Faced With Their Mistakes; Liny Bids Insnar Goodbye   When Sillith stopped by to drop off some baking she’d done for Ethete, Ethete thanked her, watching her carefully, and as she began to leave, Ethete said, … Continue reading →

Wherein: The Boys Decide to Teach Paramon a Lesson; Lutto Falls in Love    “Hit him with what?” It was Klek who uttered it, and in his shocked voice, Insnar heard the hint of rebellion.  The others said nothing.  Insnar … Continue reading →