http://slow.writerscafe.org/MrBear The original writings of author Haimaii en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776028552 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 EpilogueI look at the calendar, Geirolf and Sheila should be arriving today.‘Sweety, how late will they be here?’ I ask.‘Should be any minute’ Dean responds from the bedroom.It is at this moment that I hear a knock on the door.‘Is that uncle G and aunt S?’ our son.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1880679/ To the TopIt’s my turn to watch the camp. Due to the danger lurking in the trees, two people take watch simultaneously. Sheila tries to sense any nearby lifeforms while I snack on the berries the deer gave us. They’re delicious. Never knew berries tasted so great with venison.Out of nowh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1880677/ A Village to saveA man on a horse approaches us, sharing his seat with a woman. He is heavily injured and his improvised bandages aren’t holding up well. There is another man riding beside him, but not as heavily armoured. The first man carries a sword and light armour. He immediately reaches .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1880675/ Introduction‘That was impressive’ a charismatic voice sounds.We look around scanning the surrounding area, but see nothing.‘In your trousers’ it says, the voice not seeming to come from anywhere in particular.Dean wears a confused look on his face as he removes the die from h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879652/ Beginning of an EndThe soldiers push aside the bushes, and a village is revealed to us. Followers of the flame are all around, working hard, keeping silent. Normal people are there too, playing children, working adults, learning students. I’m flabbergasted. This is far from what I expected. Th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879651/ Bad Ideas‘It’s time’ Dean says.We put down the chess board and go outside. The necromancer walks towards the tavern.‘You’re here’ I say as I shake his hand.‘Indeed I am’.I lead him to Sheila’s room and knock on her door.‘Sheila, it’s .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879650/ The Mage’s issues‘What did you find?’ Sheila asks.‘Nothing, just some more corpses, that’s all’ I respond nervously.She can see I’m hiding something. She walks past me and sits down beside her father. Moving his coat, she reveals a bloodied letter. My heart .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879649/ The Jungle AdventureVendane. Such a beautiful little town. Or so we expected. We were wrong.What used to be houses are now vine-covered ruins, the town square is a pile of skeletons, and I honestly hope those red stains are paint.‘Sheila’ Dean says, ‘You’re the smart one, wha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879646/ A Magical Quest‘Greetings, great troll’ Sheila says, ‘We come here in peace, we’re just passing through’.The troll looks up at her weary, then his eyes widen and he quickly stands up.‘None shall pass without paying the toll’ his low pitched voice makes my en.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879644/ Four adventurers go on an epic quest. Their adventures getting weirder by the minute. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1879642/ Chapter 10: Priorities‘Dragon!’ I hear the lookout shout.It seems Stan did indeed receive my letter somehow. Or perhaps the dragon awoke purely on its own. A strong shock goes through everyone’s body every time the dragon flaps its enormous wings.‘Lower the gates! Attack the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877516/ Chapter 9: StuckI can already hear their footsteps in the hallways.‘He’s in here!’ the old man yells.I run towards the man and punch him in the face. He’s unconscious, but not dead. I pick up the remainders of my sword. His two-handed sword is too heavy for me. The footsteps .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877512/ Chapter 8: OpportunityI climb one of the towers to get a better understanding of my surroundings. A guard stands at the top, he’s a look-out. He seems surprised to see me.‘What is a knight doing up here?’ he asks.‘I’m looking for the werewolf which caused some trouble e.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877511/ Chapter 7: Execution‘Dinner’ a man’s voice rumbles from behind the cell door.The clattering of a clay plate announces the arrival of my final meal. Bread and water. I’d laugh if my throat weren’t so dry.‘Could I have some more water, please?’ it hurts to tal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877510/ Chapter 6: In the Dark‘The bounty on sir Alvey’s head has been increased to 500 gold coins! 500 coins to whoever kills the infamous assassin!’ The town crier announces.This is definitely a problem. Every day the chance of my friends betraying me becomes larger and larger. I’m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877477/ Chapter 5: Bloody SituationBefore I’ve even reached the top of the tree, he’s already bashing it again. The entire tree shakes and pine cones fall down onto the ground. I lose my footing as the tree slowly begins to fall. My hand slips and I tumble onto a pile of leaves and pine cones. T.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877476/ Chapter 4: Hidden‘Stay here’ I say, ‘You’ll be safe’.‘And what about you?’ she asks, more angry than concerned.‘Elizabeth, this is my job. I’ll make it out alive, I’ll fight better if I know you’re safe’ I lie.She hugs me and wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877475/ Chapter 3: ComplicationsSomebody is yelling something incomprehensible outside. I gently remove Elizabeth’s head from my shoulder and open the front door. The town crier is at it again.‘Hear ye, hear ye!’ he shouts.Silence covers the street. Everyone’s looking at the man with.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877471/ Chapter 2: A FightTorches illuminate the dark meadow. The sheep are safe inside, and I’m outside, waiting for the beast to arrive. I hear growling in front of me, about 30 meters away. The beast stands up, and the silhouette of a huge werewolf is visible in the moonlight. It notices my presenc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877469/ Chapter 1: Customer‘You’re making a horrible mistake!’ the fat man at my door says, ‘Are you just going to let such an opportunity go?’.‘I told you, killing the king isn’t worth any amount of gold, especially if you are planning on taking his place’.&l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877468/ Assassin AdventuresThe name’s Shane Alvey, and I’m an assassin. People knock on my door often enough, either to kill a monster, or a human. It’s dangerous work, I’m one of the few people who actually do it for a living. Others just get eaten. Despite what people may think, I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877467/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877466/ A Way of DeathThe short story of demiseThe bear passes through me as it walks towards the man. I look at my clock, it’s time. My hand moves in unison with the claw of the beast, and with one fell swoop, the man’s soul is separated from his body. The now empty vessel of flesh collapses to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/MrBear/1877465/