Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Collapsing Tunnel - Epilogue

 

Epilogue - Hearth‑Rest at Weaving River

Mosek and Ashke sit outside of Weaving River watching the Sun set, and the stars come out. “I wonder how they are doing?” Mosek quietly asks.

“Shaatka said they’d send word if they leave Deep-deep again. I think Ana’s happy to be there. I think if she had to hear one more “Ghost” story, she was going to turn the teller into a ghost.”

“Probably.”

The evening air feels cool as the bell rings for Hearth-Rest. Tesh pokes his head out of the doorway. “Come and eat, Hairy Old Bear.”

“We’re on our way,” Mosek says as he leans heavily on his staff, and Ashke helps him stand.

“Do you think we’ll ever return to Deep-deep?” Ashke softly asks.

“I’m getting too fat to crawl through tunnels. Besides, the food here is good.”

“And we’re safe. For now.” Ashke says as he sees clouds slowly cover the rising moon.

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The Collapsing Tunnel - Epilogue

  Epilogue - Hearth‑Rest at Weaving River Mosek and Ashke sit outside of Weaving River watching the Sun set, and the stars come out. “I wond...