http://slow.writerscafe.org/Shep1 The original writings of author Shep en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775969752 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Chapter 5-1 They sat outside for a couple more minutesuntil Mrs. Tremens exited the house. “Well, boys, don’t just sit there. Come inwhere we all can see you.” Derrick and Bowden laughed as they walked throughthe gate. Jeff paused, watching them. Then he walked.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921373/ Chapter 5 Unlike the dungeons below Morgan’schambers, they were less ornamented with fixtures. It left you with a dark andcold feeling, and for Jeff, lying on the bed. He could tell something hadchanged through the bond he held with EJ. His body still felt weak, yet he was.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921372/ Chapter 4-1 Jayden walked through the chamber rooms, wherehis library was, and potions and tonics. Jayden gives Martha another key with awarning as she nods and returns them to once, they had come, having them watchhis movement and the words he uses. Then, before saying anything.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921370/ Chapter 4 The Tweed camp, known asthe barracks compound, is a bustling scene where soldiers live. Jayden findshimself here when he is not mingling with the people. Vivid sights fill thecamp seeing the soldiers’ vibrant uniforms, the colorful tents lining the compound.The.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921369/ Chapter 3-1 Nobody was in the mood for sleeping as themenfolk took care of the bodies of Morgan’s soldiers, putting them in a deephole and burning them. Oh, how they smelled. Thank goodness for a littlemagical wind blowing the smell away right into Morgan’s area. Aun.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921368/ Chapter 3 Aunty M was pacing, goingover every detail with Captain Rigs. She decided she could get in with threewagons, provided she could find enough men among the crowd of soldiers thatwould pass enough as country farmers. It was tight, but daylight was runningshort, which, i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921367/ Chapter 2-1 * * * *It wasn’t long before word gotback to Morgan in his chambers about the reports of the town of Springfieldbeing destroyed. “You have done well, Gartooth,” Morgan said as he tossed him anice bag of gold coins.“Thank you, my Lord.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921366/ Chapter 2 Jayden finally had to makea choice. “I cannot be in two places at once. They need me to provide what Ican give them down at the main camp there. They are ready to move while youstand, questioning whether this is the right choice. Look around you. Morgan isevery.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921365/ Chapter 1-3 Pa picked up his son in one swoop. Ma grabs theblanket, makes a run for the tunnel with her boy, laughing in Pa’s arms. Mareached the corner, laughing as Pa placed Sylen in her lap, smiling as shewrapped the blanket back around him.Jayden frowns as he watch.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921362/ Chapter 1-2 EJ slowly opened his eyeswhile in his Ma’s arms after being away for so long. He smiled as he lookedinto her face. With tears in her eyes, Martha greeted him with a warm smile andsaid, “Good morning, my little one,” holding him close. Tears flowed d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921360/ Chapter 1-1 The Tweed family and Drealin, their loyalcompanion, were sprinting down the corridors of the underground passageway. Thesound of large timber crackling above them, the earth tearing apart, filledtheir ears. Fear and urgency propelled them further into the depths of t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921359/ Chapter 1Time seemed to halt as the small group gathered beneath theancient tree just beyond the Gate of Time. The air was heavy with anticipationas if it carried the weight of the world on its shoulders. The scent of mossand earth mingled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers, creating.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921358/ PrologueThough not big, the room was still big enoughfor the needs of the group known as the Mystics and Beyond. As Mrs. GertrudeCollens entered, the air felt heavy with anticipation, thick with the sweet,smoky scent of incense. Mrs. Collens, the group leader, beamed with satisfactionas she .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921357/ Soldier Boy The Greenfields of yesteryear, for once I stood as a boy. A drummer boy with a beatingdrum as we march together through the fields. Friends, Family, and Neighbors bymy side.Each steptaken is unique. The drumbeats quicken or slowly match the rhythm and tempo ofo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921356/ Dedication Page  I would like to dedicate this book to the lovingmemory of Vicky Shepherd who has recently left this world and gone beyond thelooking glass and my brother Aaron who also has passed on. I would also like tothank her sisters Cindy Shepherd and Kathy Shepherd.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921353/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921352/ Chapter 4-3        In the background, small tentssprang up like weeds around them. Some farmers and folks drifted back to theirhomes, but not many; this was a farmer’s picnic, after all. At last count, oneonly comes around about every twenty.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921219/ Chapter 4-2             With laughter and chatterfilling the air, the cars set off down the road, ready for a day of enjoymentat the picnic in town. As the car approached the park, Sam and Danny couldn’tcontain their.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921218/ Chapter 4-1            Wayne and Steve reviewed thenew house’s plans, laying them across the table in the barn. “Steve, I justcan’t get over it,” Wayne said, reviewing the plans. “You want us to buil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921216/ Chapter 4            When early morning rises,Martha returns to the kitchen to make pancakes, fried eggs, and bacon, whippinghot butter biscuits from the oven. “Mumm, mmm.” She was cooking up a storm this morning, "a .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921215/ Chapters 3-5            Everyone was in bed down thehall for the night, the house still bursting at the seams; Ma and Pa made theirnightly rounds. They first stopped in the boy’s room, carefully tiptoeingaround the mattre.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921212/ Chapter3-4            Our instincts proved usright, just as we had foretold. The experience of spending a night in jail hadno influence on Peggy and Donna’s unwavering attitudes. To be completelyhonest, they had become ev.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921210/ Chapter 3-3"We will clarify the details once we reach adecision about your acceptance of the quest presented by us and the Gods ofLight. “Or you can take (Doornumber one.) Where we will just leave, and you and your friend in therewill die slowly. More so in here than in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921209/ Chapter 3-2It wasn’t long before they all arrived at thepond, considering it was only half a mile from the farm. They didn’t own theproperty, but Mrs. Collins was the one who held the deed in her possession andothers around the area. They would know, considering they ha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921207/ Chapter 3-1Martha and Waynelocked eyes, unfazed by Anna’s confrontation with Jim Sturt and Linda, secretlyadmiring her for doing what they had always wanted to do but never had thenerve. Her gaze turned back to the two girls, their scowls filled with purehatred, and in that.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921206/ Chapter 3            The boys from StringhamHardware and the drugstore returned to the farm and entered the house. Lorainesaw them enter through the doorway, tracking in dirt and mud. “Outside, boys,”she yelled, loo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921204/ Chapter 2-2 * * * * *            The phones rang off the hooksand wires, and the switchboard operators went crazy. Papers were going wild, bypigeon, by mail, by horse, and by the stream. Any possible news carried across.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921201/ Chapter 2-1            Mary rang the bell for lunch,and everyone came back into the house. The girls finished putting the food onthe table and then put some away in the fridge for Wayne when he woke from hislong morning nap.&rd.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921198/ Chapter 2            Meanwhile, Wayne andMartha had difficulty taking it all in, looking at this man’s dress. “Tell youwhat, I have a boy at home just about his size. I’ll have my wife bring himover one, and h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921195/ Chapter 1-3            Ma dressed quickly, eventhough she was very drowsy. Mary and Lizzy wake up their sister Betty to gether moving, leaving the other girls in their bedroom with Steve’s wife guardingthe door. Pa picked.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921193/ Chapter 1-2            The phone rings. “Hello, Mr.Watkins. Sorry to be callen’ you so late. This is Doc Hatfield, that’sright―how’re those triplets? Glad to hear. I need a favor; I need some ice; do.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921192/ Chapter 1-1            Doc rubbed his chin while EJshifted in the tub and tried to get comfortable. Doc lifted his arms and movedhis shoulders a bit.            “Ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921191/ Chapter 1            It was always heartwarmingto see the family gather around the table during dinner time. However, Peggyand Donna had a different attitude toward their older brother, EJ. They glaredat him, making him feel un.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921188/ Prologue            Death is only thebeginning of something else for someone like Jeff Mandon. It is a rarity of alife unfulfilled as he suffers, by his own rage, bound without a body as hisdreams are endless nightmares. The wo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921184/ The Shadow’s MasksSome wear more Masks than othersdo. More complex, strange, and worn.Some may be weather torn,while others are beaten. Some may scorn them as they pass them by.Others withsimilarities may not know them, discard them, or just.Leave them bythe sto.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921183/ Dedication Page            I wantto dedicate this book to the loving memory of my brother Aaron Shepherd who hasrecently left this world and gone beyond the looking glass. I also like tothank Vicky Shepherd, who has recently le.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921181/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921179/ Chapter 1 It was a cloudless summer day. They hung the maypole in the town square and decorated the village with colorful ribbons. Everyone was excited about the event. Young men and young girls joined hands, hoping to find true love as they danced under the maypole. The aroma of.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921121/ Prologue Tension filled the air as the armies prepared for war. The Gods of Light stood at the forefront, radiant and majestic. Their golden armor shone brightly, inspiring hope and courage in their followers. Each god had unique abilities, from healing to wielding the elements. On th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921116/ Star LightThe night is clear as stars shine so brightly, the air crisp against our skin. A lover’s star lit night as we embrace with a longing kiss; for the stars that twinkle in each other’s eye as the moon glows so softly in her light.The moon gives off her nightly glow .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921114/ DedicationI would like to dedicate this book in the loving memory of Vicky Shepherd who has recently left this world and gone beyond the looking glass as well as my brother Aaron who also as passed on. I would also like to thank her sisters Cindy Shepherd and Kathy Shepherd for sticki.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921113/ Synopsis: Derrick is a young wizard entrusted with managing the Cross Bone Gate Prison and leading his new companions in the early years of the "What's Behind the Looking Glass" series. However, they soon discover that they are up against dark forces, known as the Night Walkers or Shadow People.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921112/ This Book is the Prequel Of What's Behind the Looking Glass Series. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921111/ Prologue A new day breaks after a cold winter’s night. Aunty M is restless in her sleep down the hall as a shadow loomed over her. She screams in terror. “No! You cannot have him!” as the shadow reminds her of a promise. Cold sweat drips down her face as she wakes up.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921038/ Paradox of Secrets All things, including dark secrets, must always come into the Light. The Downing family had many secrets and keeping them hidden was becoming increasingly difficult. Aunty M had her own secrets, too, but soon, even hers would be revealed. Unfortunately, it couldn&rs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921032/ Recap Timeline It has been almost a year since EJ Stuart disappeared behind the Looking Glass. He is an old man in his early sixties, sitting outside his home, struggling with his inner demons. His life has been filled with unpleasant memories, and he has no family or friends. Everyon.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921029/ Can You HearCan you hear the soft whispers of the wind in the trees?Or the soft stillness of the grass?Can you hear the soft rustling of leaves as they move down the street?Or the stillness of nothing as they lay beneath your feet?Can you hear the soft heartbeat as you walk across the path?Or the st.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921028/ DedicationI would like to dedicate this book in the loving memory of Vicky Shepherdwho has recently left this world and gone beyond the looking glassas well as my brother Aaron who also as passed on. I would also liketo thank her sisters Cindy Shepherd and Kathy Shepherd for sticking byme when readi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921027/ Synopsis: In Book 3, "Coming of the Storm," follows the Downing Family and EJ Stuart as they embark on an adventurous journey to discover their destinies. However, their path is soon obstructed by an evil wizard named Morgan, who seeks to alter the fate of the White Solon. He kidnaps EJ to turn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921026/ Synopsis: Step into the shimmering world of my "Looking Glass" series, where reality intertwines with the fantastical, weaving a tapestry of second chances and extraordinary encounters. Inspired by the mosaic of my own life experiences, each story is imbued with a touch of science fiction, wher.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Shep1/2921009/