The Island (Part 4) - Decisions

The unexpected discovery of an artifact from the past brings back old memories and stirs up new tensions on a Hawaiian island....

Read the Island (Part 1) - Discovery here.
Read the Island (Part 2) - Expedition here.
Read the Island (Part 3) - Revelation here.

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The Island (Part 3) - Revelation

The unexpected discovery of an artifact from the past brings back old memories and stirs up new tensions on a Hawaiian island....

Read the Island (Part 1) - Discovery here.
Read the Island (Part 2) - Expedition here.

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The Island (Part 2) - Expedition

The unexpected discovery of an artifact from the past brings back old memories and stirs up new tensions on a Hawaiian island....

Read The Island (Part 1) - Discovery here.

 Hokule'a double hulled sailing boat (Photo: By HongKongHuey - originally posted to Flickr as Princess Taiping Sails with the Hokule'a in Hawaii)

The Island (Part 1) - Discovery

The unexpected discovery of an artifact from the past brings back old memories and stirs up new tensions on a Hawaiian island... 

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The Prisoner of Genda - Part 8 The Hero

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 4 The Builder, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 5 The Messenger, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 6 The Jailer, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 7 The Adventurer, here.

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The Prisoner of Genda - Part 7 The Adventurer

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 4 The Builder, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 5 The Messenger, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 6 The Jailer, here.

 Tundra (Photo: thepursuitoflife)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 6 The Jailer

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 4 The Builder, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 5 The Messenger, here.

 Keys (Photo: via kennedyhardware)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 5 The Messenger

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 4 The Builder, here.

 Old letter (Photo: via myktis.com)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 4 The Builder

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener, here.

 Chess (Photo: via cpacanada)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 3 The Gardener

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.
Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow, here.

Shattered glass (Photo: via ghostsandghouls)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 2 The Widow

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

Read The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner, here.

Mourning blouse (Photo: Etsy.com via Pinterest)

The Prisoner of Genda - Part 1 The Prisoner

This story is a submission for an anthology based on the world of the novel Star's Reach by John Michael Greer. The novel is set in a de-industrial future United States known as Meriga. For more information see: http://merigaproject.blogspot.com.au/

The story is set in a town in Genda (Canada), somewhere in eastern Ontario near Quebec. The time frame is approx. 25^th century. Weather patterns have settled after the long drought and it is a period of ‘peace and prosperity’ including trade with Rosh (Russia) across the northern ocean protected by the Genda navy and the southern neighbours Meriga and Meyco.

I have included a glossary of new words below the story.

 

 

The Prisoner of Genda
 

Jail window (Photo: Minette Ortega- Ounigian via tumblr )

Melting Pot (Part 2)

A newly elected New Zealand Prime Minister has a radical agenda of racial unity, but his secret plans may be about to come unstuck...  An interactive short story multimedia extravaganza.

Unity Greenstone Pendant (Photo: Jade and Bone)

Melting Pot (Part 1)

A newly elected New Zealand Prime Minister has a radical agenda of racial unity, but can he achieve his vision?  An interactive short story multimedia extravaganza.

One of four finalists in the New Zealand flag design referendum 2015

Journey to the North (Part 6) - Ashes

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 6) With Master Shi now dead, Tian packs his bags ready to depart, and waits for Dai's final decision.

Incense sticks, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 5) - Jewels

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 5) The donated jewels are stolen, Master Shi 's health deteriorates and Tian nervously awaits Dai's response.

 

 

Golden temple roof, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 4) - Wood

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 4) Dai opens up about her life and work, and Tian tells her about his dream.

Wooden entranceway, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 3) - Stone

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 3) Tian talks with Dai again, then his dream returns, this time with a new twist.

View from Dailou Peak, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

 

Journey to the North (Part 2) - Gold

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 2) While his master falls ill, he meets a young nun and finds himself attracted to her.

Stupa, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 1) - Dust

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.

Yungang Caves, Datong, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)