http://slow.writerscafe.org/Dah-sha-vane The original writings of author J.D. Pine en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775986537 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Raindrops falling from a grey clouded sky, impartially soaking pavement, soil, and concrete alike.  The damp mist masked treetops and roofs from eyes’ sight.  A bland day in my mind but a day nonetheless.  The very nature of my existance is to enjoy this day with every fas.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/376825/ Memoirs of the Hand of DeathBy Calabrese Son of Vita Daughter of ZaiphethRoscommadal crept the halls of the Emperor’s palace taking note of every nuance in his surroundings.  Not at all as he remembered.  Tapestries hung where there should have been none and vise versa.  S.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235563/ Chapter 18Who Am IIt still came as something somewhat odd to Zaipheth to fall asleep on a hard grassy surface only to wake in a large soft bed.  Falling asleep in one bed to wake in another, despite the fact of those beds being in two different realities, was one thing.  But going fr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235562/ A Seed of A ThoughtFrom the Excerpts of the Diary of Dr. DescisRevisited by Calabrese Son of Vita Daughter of ZaiphethAmidst the heart of Morda-mar where stood the tower of the Czar, Zaipheth’s tower, Dr. Descis, in his white lab coat and britches, roamed its halls with an eventual des.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235561/ Memoirs of Voltona Ingalton By Calabrese Son of Vita Daughter of ZaiphethIngalton sat in his office staring past his folded hands, troubled eyes locked on the closed double doors some eight feet before him.  It was the papers spread about his desk that occupied his thoughts.  Papers .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235560/ Chapter 17Learning The PowerIn opening his eyes Zaipheth felt a slight pang of regret for not finishing dinner with his wife and retiring early for the night, though he doubted he would have done differently in light of the possibility of war off in the future.  He needed to keep peace.&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235559/ Memoirs of Victore the GreatBy Calabrese Son of Vita Daughter of Zaipheth“I’m telling you, the man has another agenda,” yelled Orpheth, incognizant of the surrounding hotel rooms.  His bare brawny chest heaved with anger at every breath he took.  The man looked as tho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235558/ Chapter 16The Possibility of WarCyrus remained silent for some time into the search, which made Zaipheth somewhat concerned.  “You’ve been quiet since we left the motel.  Is there something you want to get off your chest?”  Cyrus stayed quiet.  “You .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235557/ Memoirs of Dah’sha’vaneBy Calabrese The night air was cool and moist.  Clouds moved across the starry heavens, at times concealing the two bright moons.  Upon a rooftop a black figure crouched, scanning the city below.  His white eyes showed through the cowl of his c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235555/ Chapter 15To Catch a KillerThey made their way down the stairs and through the crowded inn and out the front door.  The day was dimming into evening but the streets were still crowded as if it were afternoon.  They did not have far to walk; around some corners and down some streets a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235554/ Chapter 14Victore’s CompanionsDespite the hustle and bustle of the outside, Hoffan slept on Zaipheth’s shoulder as if there was no noise.  Victore threw his sheathed sword over his shoulder and held it there by the red ribbon that wrapped the sheath.With Amethys following cl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235553/ Chapter 13Getting To Know Victore Scattered thick clouds were beginning converge making their transition from white to grey haling the coming of a severe rainstorm.  This storm was still some time away but Zaipheth knew they needed to be under the protection of the forest canopy to t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235552/ Chapter 12The Dragon’s FangThe morning sun was halfway to its zenith when Zaipheth rose to his feet to follow Martojmus in the direction of the dirt road.  As he followed Martojmus he noticed in his passing annoyance etched on the faces of Romahza and Reva.  At the same time he.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235551/ Chapter 11A Hidden Lab Clouds sailed across the sky to a gusty wind that was felt as a slight cool breeze for those who dwelled below.  Every so often, the two moons that now hung at their zenith would radiate through gaps in these dark cotton masses.  Zaipheth sat atop his de&l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235550/ Chapter 10Shadows in the Dark PlacesA remnant of the sun’s radiance cast a dim light over the land on this side of the horizon it descended behind.  Scattered clouds reflected the various hues that now took over the evening sky.  Through all of this, the two moons began to ease.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235549/ Chapter 9An InvitationZaipheth woke to pitch black.  His eyes only saw what was behind their lids.  His lids, weighed down as if held by iron plates making the act of opening his eyes an effort.  But when he finally managed, widen the cracks to a chasm he found himself peering a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235547/ Chapter 8The Book & the VisionZaipheth left the conference room loaded down with thoughts, most disturbing. Lahmar, the wife in his dream, was foremost on his mind. But with it came worries conjured up by those last moments with the Emperor. Fear was what gripped him. Fear of the possibili.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235546/ Chapter 7The Commands from the Emperor“Zaipheth…Zaipheth,” said Cathar tearing him away from his thought, “Did you hear anything I’ve said?”“I apologize. My mind is somewhat cluttered today. Can you tell me again?”Cathar sighed and started ove.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235545/ Chapter 6A Day within a Night in the Tower of the CzarWhen Zaipheth woke the next day, he could not help but be satisfied with the choice he made the night prior. No dragons were being used to further someone’s ambitious schemes. No thoughts of guilt weighing heavily on his mind. Not even .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235543/ Chapter 5The Price for Knowledge That night Zaipheth laid awake in bed. The two pale moons cast their shimmering reflection of the sun’s rays through the open window and onto his bed.  The Eyes of the Heavens was what they named them back then when at their full glory.  Eyes that.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235542/ Chapter 3Memories of ZaiphethZaipheth was a tall man with a broad shouldered muscular build. When she said, I resembled him there could not have been a truer statement. Like mine, his hair and beard was pale and complexion brown. Our features, the almost circular shape of our heads and the shape.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235474/ Chapter 1 A Little About MeFifty-six years later…Nargonah…a world of its own amidst clusters of many worlds spread throughout the universe. What is so special about this world, aside from countless of others, where I choose to record its history? Could it be because I am an i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235472/ Prologue Sting of the AftermathAs the two moons sank behind the horizon to the east, the celestial yellow ball began its slow illuminating ascension from the west.  Beneath this spectacle, a thick fog stretched across a vast grassy meadow. To the far north and south, it touched, to the fa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235436/ A man walks two worlds. One the past lay forgotten in memory. The other riddled with mystery. Amidst the chaos of living two lives he searches for what matters most. A journey taken by him only once but through it a legend is born. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Dah-sha-vane/235431/