Cousin let go of her power, and Haven settled back into the ocean. She staggered, and multiple hands steadied her. The deck under foot swayed with the waves. Kraken barked orders, and Gabb manned the helm. Cousin steadied herself, moving with the … [Read more]
Quick Thanks
I know I'm just getting started, and I have a lot yet to learn, but I would like to take a moment to give thanks. First to Michele Butcher, without whom this site would have never been. To those who are reading Des'Tras. Especially, Selena K, who … [Read more]
Des’Tras#14
Cousin looked at her reflection in the mirror bolted to the wall of her cabin with different eyes. She looked the same as last she looked. Knowledge that the body she wore was not the one she was borne with didn’t bother her. She liked the body of … [Read more]
Des’Tras#13
Cousin looked at her reflection in the mirror bolted to the wall of her cabin with different eyes. She looked the same as last she looked. Knowledge that the body she wore was not the one she was borne with didn’t bother her. She liked the body of … [Read more]
Des’Tras#12
Gabb stood on the cliff above the cave. He had led a survey team over the island. They returned with fresh meat and fresh water and a quarter of the island mapped. Gabb relieved the watch, and now took a moment to himself. As his gaze swept the … [Read more]
Des’Tras#11
The full crew of the Kraken Pirates turned out on deck. Captain Kraken’s voice was full and strong as he told of the night time meeting on the beach. No one interrupted. No one asked questions. Every face was locked onto Kraken’s stern … [Read more]
Des’Tras#10
Gabb jumped from his bunk, sword in hand. The swing meant to decapitate missed by a hair’s breath. The second swing stopped in mid-arc when Gabb saw Kraken’s stone hard face. “She remembers.” Kraken turned and walked away. Gabb stood long … [Read more]
Des’Tras#9
When Cousin came to she was resting on Kraken’s bunk. The ship was dark. No lights other than the reflection of moon on water illuminated the cave. Kraken stood at the windows, his form silhouetted by the shifting light. Cousin sat up, and … [Read more]
Des”Tras#8
Three ships sailed by the island at dusk. Kraken lay on the top of the cliff with his spyglass. Gabb and Cousin lay on either side of him. “Blake, Reaper and a ship I don’t know.” Cousin focused on the unknown ship. A strange energy came … [Read more]
Des’Tras#7
Kraken stood in the crow’s nest. The tide would be coming in, and he wanted to see how much room the top of the mainmast had from the ceiling. Voices carried up to him. He didn’t listen. The walls of the cave were irregular with ledges and … [Read more]