Hermit

In the distant future life can seem perfect. Kade and Fawn, emigrants setting out for a new life on a distant planet see only endless horizons in front of them. Endless possibilities. But there are secrets waiting hidden in the stars and one of those secrets will send both of them far beyond any destination that they had ever considered.

In the distant future life can seem perfect. Kade and Fawn, emigrants setting out for a new life on a distant planet see only endless horizons in front of them. Endless possibilities. But there are secrets waiting hidden in the stars and one of those secrets will send both of them far beyond any destination that they had ever considered.Note:Story tags will change depending on how they relate to the specific part rather than the overall story.

In the distant future life can seem perfect. Kade and Fawn, emigrants setting out for a new life on a distant planet see only endless horizons in front of them. Endless possibilities. But there are secrets waiting hidden in the stars and one of those secrets will send both of them far beyond any destination that they had ever considered.

An unexpected visitor arrives to deal with Tony's problem.This is a novellaPlease be patient and allow the story to develop.

Tony enlists some professionals to help him deal with his unwanted guest.This is a novella.There is no transformation in this chapter.Please be patient and enjoy the story.

Tony Terrelli finds an unwelcome surprise waiting for him.This is novella. Please show patience and allow the story to develop. There are several transformations in store, but not right away.Enjoy

Amelia has her wealthy husband James where she wants him.Most of you probably won't like this. I'll have something else soon.

An open letter to those who have followed this series. Thank you all.

As Darcy comes to terms with her condition, Singh needs to speak with her and he needs to hear what she has to say.

The aftermath of a superhero conflict is not always destructive.A light bit of fluff that has been sitting back on the back burner for a very long time.

Face to face with Fleur, Darcy must stare into the abyss and risk losing it all or gain everything.

The Moment has come.

Janet's daddy didn't like her choices. Janet's daddy made a mistake.

The scales must balance, but what do you do when you have no idea what the scales are measuring...or how they will turn out for you.[added 10/28/2021, edited]

Darcy hears of how Mitch met his end and faces the possibility of her own.

A lead uncovered in a routine surveillence leads Singh and Pantra to meet with M'Tehr. The answers to questions the lead raised can only be found in the depths of the aether, but the veil between what is and what was is heavy and the truth concealed there is not what was expected.

Darcy must face the truth about what she is becoming and she must learn the truth about the things that have been shaping her without her knowing that they were doing so.

Darcy LeFleur had a new client to meet, little did she know about the friend that her client had for her to meet. Or the things that she would learn from them about who she really was and the secret of the stone garden.

Two eyes are seeking, guardian's burning bright. Two eyes are shining, the weary soul's light. Two eyes are burning, tall candles in the night. Two eyes are darkening and lost to the fight. Two eyes that wander, two eyes that will find, two eyes that stumble, and loose what they bind.

While Jim and Mitch are sidelined Singh must cope with the demands his position is making of him. The need to deal with a deception on the part of one he trusted almost creates a worse situation.

Arath' Mahar Selicia is drawn deep within herself. Compulsions force her hand and she draws closer to the source of who she truly is before she becomes what she must be.

Barely recovered from the link that Barnes shared with them the detectives must confront a threat that may take all of them past a point of no return.

It was just an ordinary day for Jordan, until he went to try out the new model limpet to do some shopping. Getting his signal crossed was for him just the beginning.The non-English tag is selected for the small section of dialogue that is presented to advance storyline and character development. It is for dramatic purposes only and any mistake if you read it is solely the fault of the online translator that I used.

What would you do for some extra wishes? And is it really that much to ask? Is it?

There was just something wrong about Martin and Ashley didn't like what she was hearing. The girls she asked to find out something were coming back completely different. Since sending a woman didn't work out she decided that what the job needed was a man dressed like a woman.Something I worked on between SAGN. Next chapters due as soon as I work out a couple of things I want to get straight.

Lost deep in the vision of what had been, Jim Brighton has a ringside seat to the events leading up to the disappearance of Cecil Barnes. But will they be able to deal with just what it is that could mean?

There have been few answers for Jim Brighton in his search for what happened to Cecil Barnes, but when answers come will he be prepared for what they could mean?

Jim and Mitch return to duty. Singh calls them in to inform them of a new factor in the investigation. Along the way they come across something they consider strange even in light of recent events.

In the aftermath of the events on Magnolia Circle the fallout ripples outward.

After one loss too many Dwayne spoke a drunken wish. He didn't expect that something would be listening or that they would respond.

Designated wenches are supposed to be short term assignments. Dmitri has other ideas about that.

Quentin didn't like it one bit when Lewis stood between him and Alicia. Now he's going to do something about it.

With the arrival of the Grove emissary, Jim could have some hope that this strange chapter of his investigation was closing at last. As it becomes clear that hope is not possible Singh has to deal with what the Hamadryad M'Tehr reveals to him. A piece of the puzzle? A dead end? Or something else entirely.

Following up on both the Barnes and the Phillips Cases, Jim and his companions enter the scene of the latest disappearance. In the wild area between the houses they face an unexpected danger.There is no transformation in this chapter.

Singh and Pantra accompany Detective's Brighton and Travers to follow up on the unexpected nearby disappearance near Barnes's home. What they discover both there and in Barnes's home puts an entirely new perspective on the case.No transformation in this chapter.

With the Barnes case coming up empty so far, Jim is surprised at being handed another case with that has a disturbing proximity to this one. On his lieutenant's advice he and Mitch are to bring Singh into the loop. But bringing Singh and his partner Pantra into this is a step that Jim isn't looking forward to. And Mitch has yet to meet Pantra.There is no transformation in this chapter. The next one will be released as soon as it is ready. Enjoy.

Detective Jim Brighton was given a new case this morning. While his department is coping with a rash of of similar instances he is told instead to focus on this one. The complete disappearance without a trace of a man named Cecil Barnes.This is the beginning of the story. There is no transformation in this at this time.

When you wander in the market keep your eyes open. Sometimes what you are looking for is waiting for you to see it.I have made some minor changes to assist in transitioning into the longer story that follows. I will say that it will not be having a rapid pace of updates, but I hope that it will be worth the wait in the end.

When you wander in the market keep your eyes open. Sometimes what you are looking for is waiting for you to see it.

An arrogant boy finds out that lying about who someone is really like brings swift consequences.

This is the complete Part Four.It includes Chapter thirty-five to forty-three as well as the epilogue.

Chapter 43Jenny reflects on herself, her family and her future.This is the final chapter. I will be posting this as part of part four.If someone else wishes to write a story using one of the minor characters, feel free to contact me about doing so.

Part Four, Chapter Forty-TwoJenny goes into labor. Kira and Dianne talk about what it would mean for her.As always leave comments

Part Four, Chapter Forty-OneJenny tells Danny about an incident that recently happened, She and Derek are married, There is a disturbance in the night.As always leave comments

Part Four, Chapter FortyJenny disappears to sort out what she needs to do, a conversation with a stranger puts things into perspective for her. She and Derek have a serious talk.As always, please comment

I have updated the list of characters to include new characters with some background information. The complete table of contents has been added to help the reader better track the story.[first added 05/08]

Part Four, Chapter Thirty-NineMoving at last to smash Brother Paul's cult, those tasked with doing it are face to face with the reality of what he has wrought.This section is background information about the larger picture that is going on with the overall story.As always please comment.

Part Four, Chapter Thirty-EightAs Brother Paul's cult is moved against, Jenny considers who she is and what her future should be.There will be little time between this chapter and the next. Hopefully not too much of a delay though.As always leave comments

Part Four, Chapter Thirty-SevenStripped of the cover the drug has given to the changes in her mind, Jenny reacts with rage over what has been done. The others scramble to deal with the fallout.As always please leave comments

Part Four, Chapter Thirty-SixDerek and Jenny go to services with Brother Paul, something there strikes Derek as wrong. Brother Paul and Madeline need to advance their timetable. Danny makes a surprise visit.As always please leave comments

Part Four, Chapter Thirty-FiveReaching out to the authorities Danny and Sam find out the truth about the Church of the Blessed and what has really happened to Joshua and Amy. They make plans to go to Jenny before it is too late for her.As always, please leave comments

This is the complete Part ThreePart Four will be released at the end of the series.Spoiler: This does contain some of the darkest material of the story. But that is not its end purpose.As always, please comment

Part Three, Chapter Thirty-FourHearing from Little Jake about some of the details of what Joshua has planned, Danny and Sam go to confront him. They witness something that tells them that there is far more to this than what they had thought.Amelia has a disturbing revelation.End of Part ThreeAs always leave comments

Part Three, Chapter Thirty-ThreeKim, now calling himself Joshua returns with Amy from the camp. Their behavior raises warning flags with the family and they move to oppose them reclaiming Little Jake and Mattie.As always, please leave comments

Part Three, Chapter Thirty-TwoMadeline increases the pressure on Jenny, Brother Paul considers his intentions for the two of them, Brother Paul sets his endgame in motion.Despite the darker tone of the last few chapters this is not the final direction of this story.As always please leave comments.

Part Three, Chapter Thirty-OneMadeline and Brother Paul make a visit to Jenny and Derek while they are home. Brother Paul doesn't like some of the things he sees and directs Madeline to correct them.As always leave comments

Part Three, Chapter ThirtyJenny's advancing pregnancy makes her start to cut her involvement at the institute, Derek gains some insight into Jenny during the dinner with Dr. Min, Madeline and Brother Paul put more pressure on her.As always, please leave comments

Part Three, Chapter Twenty-NineAfter his return Derek insists that Jenny should move in with him and stay in his house at least until after the children are born, Jenny agrees and starts to sink into her role a little deeper.As always leave comments

Part Three, Chapter Twenty-EightWith Derek in the hospital with Trisha Jenny has to cope with living alone in her small trailer, Madeline and Brother Paul are there to help her adjust though.As always leave comments

Part Three, Chapter Twenty-SevenDerek has to leave when a dear friend is attacked, Jenny returns to her trailer and thinks about how much she has changed in the last few days. Brother Paul visits her and introduces her to Madeline.As always leave comments

This is the complete story arc for part two, it is covering chapters twelve through twenty-two. Part three will be posted after the individual chapters for that arc are completed.

This is the entire first arc of the story from the initial short story until chapter eleven.My thanks to Original Duck who suggested this. I will be posting the second arc as soon as I go over it and weed out the typos and get it organized into a single document. I would like to have posted custom images with this, but I would need a great deal more time for that as my drawing skill leaves a bit to be desired. If there are any who would like to volunteer I would be open to seeing what you would have to offer. I would only ask that photos not be used since I would like to keep pictures of real people out of this at this time.Tags listed are for the entire story.

Still with Derek long after their first night has passed, Jenny begins settling into her next step on her path. She speaks with Dr. Warren and has a visitor.As always please comment.

Jenny gives herself to Derek completely. An admission given in their passion gives Derek deeper appreciation for and insight into her.There will be a short break in posting. I hope that when I resume that you enjoy the direction that will be developing as we go into the final act of this story.As always please comment.

After making the decision to be with Derek romantically, Jenny begins finding ways to see if he will respond to her now that she is showing him her change in feelings toward him.

A dream startles Jenny into recognitions she had avoided. She makes a key decision.As always please comment

After a weekend visit with Jenny George confirms what the rest of the family have seen. He approves of Derek.There are three other chapters that are posted at the same time as this one, since we have finally reached the point that I wrote out earlier. Enjoy and as always please leave comments.

On a surprise beach getaway Kira and Deanne notice that Jenny has changed in some positive ways. After discussing it Kira plans another trip.I have been giving some thought about how I could better mark the passage of time and am trying something new. Some of these sections do follow right on the heels of the previous one, but not all of them do and it could be hard to tell that in some of these the passage of time is greater than in others. Let me know if it makes it easier to follow or not in the comments. If so I'll revise previous section to include this and use it in future parts.

Jenny feels the babies begin kicking her. She tells Derek about Sonya and how she and James began building their life together.As always please leave comments.

Jenny and Derek have a discussion about J.L., they have a disagreement that they resolve. Jenny and Dr. Warren discuss her changes further.As always, please leave comments

While watching what the drive in has to offer Jenny learns more about Derek. Her family surprises her with an unannounced weekend visit. Jenny makes an unpleasant discovery.As always please leave comments.

Derek has a talk with Amelia at the cookout. Jenny does some further exploration. She goes to the drive-in.As always leave comments

Jenny reveals to Danny that she has asked Derek to join them for their cookout. Danny tells Jenny why she had to leave so urgently, Kira and Dianne make a breakthrough in their own relationship.As always please leave comments, especially regarding weak areas that can be improved.

After the incident that occurred at Mattie's school. Jake is forced to take action. He and Kim meet with Brother Paul to find a solution to their problems. Brother Paul though, has other plans.This section disturbed me writing it. My apologies if this is too dark for some readers. As always please leave comments.

After speaking with Dr. Warren about her reawakened sexuality Jenny looks for a way to deal with it herself. Mom and Amelia come down to be with her when the empathy belly is removed. She spends more time with Derek.I know that I said several days but I unexpectedly had a day off and it turned out to be a very productive day. I don't know when the next chapter will be ready but I will have it soon. As always please leave comments.

Needing to talk Jenny speaks with Derek about some of what is on her mind. A different dream fuels a conversation with Dr. Warren about its nature.A little slower paced but the next chapter should be ready within a few days.As always please comment.

Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Min have information for Jenny. Danny must leave to deal with a crisis. The pace of updates will be slowing a bit. See my message on the comments section of Dramatis Personae for reasons. As always please comment.

Jenny releases her grief at the passing of Sonya from her. There is a new James in the family.

Jenny faces herself after Dr. Waverly gives her the empathy belly, she looks deeply at herself and what she has done. Dianne and Kira have to leave. Danny and Amelia come to stay. Jenny makes a discovery while shopping.As always, leave comments.

A violent altercation reveals truths when Jenny takes risks that force her to confront part of herself. A stranger intervenes.Some of the storyline may be disturbing. As always, leave comments.

After reassuring her parents who have come down to check on her, Jenny meets Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Min. They begin their part of the project. The unknown observer sees her again. Jenny has a traumatic nightmare.I have chosen to present nightmares or other dreams in 1st person, in the future, sections in 1st person are to be understood as dreams. As always please comment.

Still reeling from what Dr. Waverly told her, Jenny meets with Dr. Warren. Some of her concerns are discussed. Someone has noticed Jenny.All tags are for the complete story. As always please leave comments.

Danny reflects his feelings and thoughts since Jenny returned home. A call from Kira changes plans.This is to a large extent a recap, but I have chosen to do this as a means of character development. Please remember that this is a complex story and that all categories are for the entire story and not just this section. As always, please leave comments.

Jenny faces the medical examinations she has traveled here for. Dianne is by her side as she takes her next step.As always please leave comments.

Driving down to start getting answers, Jenny has a long talk with Kira. Things with the family are more difficult than she knew.Some of the content in this chapter involves some grim discussion. It does not mark a turn in a darker direction for the story as a whole, but I did feel it was necessary for character development.As always please comment.

Mom has forced Jenny to face her own conflict. She begins to face what it means for her.

Finally back with her family, Jenny buries herself anything she can. But mom is watching and he has some things of his own to say to his daughter.Please comment on the development thus far. Your feedback is important to me for improving this in any way.

After the Great Shift Jenny faces coming home to her family. What awaits her is still mostly unknown and she has news of her own.I'm trying to continue this story but due to my earlier problems serial format I will be striving to have each section as complete as possible in case I should loose the story so to speak. Please post comments. I use your feedback to improve and it is greatly appreciated.

Love and desperation can open doors when you have the right key.

An old soul reflects on the past and what is to come. Choices must be made before drinking the Lethe chaser.

John was broken and he knew it. What seems a chance encounter offers him something he didn't admit to himself and never expected to receive.

A rescue turns into a brush with the supernatural. A cat, a tormented soul and an adventurer must find their way through the darkness.

A chance meeting on the road with a pilgrim gives a peddler and his son more than just company for the evening.

In the mists of the nether Rolf loses everything to Nalice. Her plan comes full circle as the master considers what he has seen.

Shifted from one identity to another, Rolf lives immersed as Mother Rena. Nalice begins to shift the pieces into place before beginning the endgame.

Trapped in a body that no longer remembers its owner. Rolf faces Nalice's true power deep in the Nether. In the physical world Nalice shows that truth is not as it seems at first glance.Categories are mainly for this section of the story.

Captured, humiliated and imprisoned. Rolf faces the power of Nalice as she twists his reality further.

When a wanderer spirits away a lord's daughter it seemed an easy task to return her and punish the foolish man. But what seems and what is are not the same. In his attempt the latest would-be rescuer to try his skill will be twisted unknowingly as he finds what he believes to be truth.