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A Covenant with the Sea – A Rewrite

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ CaliStray ~ Leave a comment

Do you remember the stories of the light tower that burned when sailors returned? In those days, the sea was not feared but honored, and every voyage was both a farewell and a promise. We believed the ocean took much from us—but we would later learn it also remembers.

My Strength

January 6, 2021April 13, 2021 ~ CaliStray ~ 1 Comment

For years, I've frequently been told by my loved ones how strong they think I am. When this happens, I tend to clam up, shrug it off and insist that all I've ever done was what needed to be done. I'd never felt like I’d done anything to warrant such admiration and praise. Now, though, … Continue reading My Strength

To Become a Perfect – Primer – WiP

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 ~ CaliStray ~ Leave a comment

Have you ever felt like every major decision you’ve ever made has been wrong? I don’t mean that you happen to do something with your life that doesn’t work out every once in a while, but that every decision that you have ever made ended badly for you. Do you know that you made these … Continue reading To Become a Perfect – Primer – WiP

The Village on the Island – Part 1

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 ~ CaliStray ~ Leave a comment

Do you remember the stories of the light tower that signaled the return of sailors from the sea? Back then, the village only sent one ship out at a time, and the ship would be gone for anywhere from six to twelve months depending on the provisions they were sent with. Every man was expected … Continue reading The Village on the Island – Part 1

Birds of a Feather

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 ~ CaliStray ~ Leave a comment

She pecks the flesh with her long beak, dried blood from her last meal still rimming her maw. With quick, violent motions she pulls at the meat until it is freed from the decaying carcass. Beaded eyes look around, fearing another predator might come and steal her dinner away while she is in the midst … Continue reading Birds of a Feather

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