Author: william

  • The Invincible Sword

    The Invincible Sword

    In a land cradled by rugged mountains and vast deserts, there lived a warrior named Kael. Renowned for his skill and bravery, Kael had fought in countless battles, earning him both respect and fear. Yet, despite his victories, he still wanted more. Every triumph felt hollow, every celebration fleeting. It was as though he were chasing something that was always three steps ahead of him.

    One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and cast the world in fiery hues, a traveling bard arrived in Kael’s village. The bard spoke of a legendary sword—the Blade of Varyon—hidden deep within the Whispering Canyons. The sword was said to grant its wielder unmatched power and victory in every battle. Intrigued, Kael approached the bard after the tale. (more…)

  • Being Guided

    Being Guided

    How would I live
    if I trusted
    that I am being guided?

  • Controlling the Outcome

    Controlling the Outcome

    What happens if I stop trying
    to control the outcome?

  • Finding What You Seek

    Finding What You Seek

    If I found what I seek,
    would I recognize it?

  • Holding On

    Holding On

    What am I holding onto
    what no longer serves me?

  • Casting Nets

    Casting Nets

    The river wound like a silver ribbon through the valley, its waters dark and swift. Along its rocky banks, an aging fisherman named Edran sat mending his nets. Once, he had been the finest fisherman in the village. Now, he rarely cast his nets at all. (more…)

  • The Beacon on the Hill

    The Beacon on the Hill

    High in the windswept hills of Wrenwood, there stood a lighthouse that was unlike any other. It had no sea to guard, no ships to guide, and yet its light burned every night without fail. The people of the nearby village called it the Beacon on the Hill. Travelers passing through the hills often told of how its steady glow gave them courage to carry on through the storm-laden paths.

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  • The Enigma of Ori

    The Enigma of Ori

    Deep in the heart of GrailHeart Forest, where ancient trees formed a cathedral of green, lay a spring unlike any other. Ori, they called it—which means “Singing Spring” in their ancient tongue. Its waters shimmered with an ethereal clarity, and from its depths rose a song that seemed alive, shifting with the emotions of those who came near. For some, Ori’s melody brought peace, as though it could hear their burdens and soothe them. For others, the song stirred unease, forcing them to confront fears they’d long ignored. And for a rare few, it offered guidance, weaving visions of truths yet unseen. (more…)

  • The Last Dream

    The Last Dream

    Author’s note: I’m writing this story for my 90-year-old mother. Her descent into dementia is quickening. She understands what’s happening to her, and of course it terrifies her. This story is my attempt to share with her a way to embrace the inevitability of her Path with a little more hope and a little less fear. (more…)

  • The Waterfall of Eternity

    The Waterfall of Eternity

    Once upon a time there was a village next to an enormous waterfall of unimaginable beauty and power. It roared ceaselessly, sending mists into the air that nourished the forests and painted rainbows across the sky. The villagers who lived nearby spoke of its magnificence with pride, for they believed it was a gift from the Divine, a constant reminder of the Ineffable One’s magnificent presence. (more…)