http://slow.writerscafe.org/Johnzo The original writings of author Johnzo en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776048129 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I think the most interesting aspects of this story are implied, either by questions asked, or by the information *not* given. If you like thought-provoking Sci-Fi, hopefully you like this! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/985182/ For the 2nd draft, I thought it would fill things out a bit to clue the reader into where Langhorne disappears to for so long. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/791099/ For the 2nd draft, I thought that adding a prologue would help introduce some elements found later in the book, while adding some intrigue early on. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/791098/ "Where is the rest of the book?"  You might ask.  In order to speed up the writing process I decided to stop posting the chapters as they were completed.  The final chapter count is 32, and I'm currently working on revising the whole piece to get to a 2nd draft.  If you would rea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/739467/ Trede's curse proves that it's still following him, and never lagging to far behind. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/617599/ In order to ensure safe passage north for his friends, Langhorne meets the pursuing Outcasts head on. 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Later Trede and Traz meets up with Cassidy in the market and Trede makes a surprising announcement. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/502341/ Trede's dark dreams will give him no rest. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/502330/ Cassidy finally gets to present the Cytech guild's offer to Trede. Later that night Trede has a strange visitor, and a stranger proposition. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/483127/ Trede, Traz and Cassidy meet up in Smisom, but there is troubling news of danger to the south. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/476435/ Trede and Traz travel through the forest as we gain a glimpse at Trede's darkest thoughts. Cassidy continues through Smisom looking for Trede. And a mysterious figure arrives at the edge of town... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/467250/ Trede is woken up by a mysterious creature deep in the forest. Cassidy gets her first taste of small town living in the town of Smisom before starting her assignment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/462444/ Trede is traveling back to his home town after a long trip working as a courier, but an attempt on his life changes his plans. In the second half, Cassidy nears Smisom. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/462442/ The book opens with Trede experiencing a terrible nightmare. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Johnzo/462440/ Book one of the adventures of: Trede a wandering courier with a mysterious dark affliction. 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