Sojourn Stories

Gordie is a young man sent on the Ramble, the generations-old journey to adulthood for the Colluchians. The elders of his community imparted tremendous wisdom to him on the way to his journey, hoping that this would keep him from straying away. He was to be the leader who would bring peace and joy to the Commonwealth. He was on a path to gain mastery of great power, as ordained for him by the deity Colluch. But Gordie swears off his god and places himself at the center of his own world. During his subsequent exile, he is pursued by the evil Ayersi, the ugliest man from the distant city of Aenocyon. In his sojourn, he is taken under the protection of three holy poets, who point Gordie to the road of redemption. Overseen by the ancient Crag the Crow, this story is a philosophy of life. Pain, suffering, forgiveness, redemption after a fall. These are timeless existential lessons for a mad modern world.

Reflection of our Founder- Comboni Missionaries

Set 12 years before present day Overwatch, this story follows Jack Morrison and Gabriel Reyes as the main characters in how their life of as soldiers and leaders during the Omnic Crisis. Can they and their friends and co-workers still live normal lives while on an army base with enemies and possible battles lurking around every corner? Many ships, including some with an OC. (COVER IS NOT MY ART! I WISH I WAS THAT ARTISTIC!)

Former soldier and now doctor and prosthetist, Zaïna receives a rather special job offer, she will have to bring out old skills to succeed in getting out of it. She thought she had laid down her arms forever... The story follows the chronology of Overwatch as well as possible and almost perfectly. The present characters belong to the Overwatch license and do not belong to me in any way. Except for some characters that are from my imagination. The original story is written in French and is translated by me, be indugent. So don't be surprised if you don't understand some sentences, there might be some French expressions I translated unintentionally, so do not hesitate to tell me in the comments so I can correct everything!

An anthology of poems.

There is something fascinating about eating under a canopy of stars, away from the town noise. It is an event that connects us back to the natural world, an ode to life's simpler pleasures, and relishing a meal prepared over an open flame enhances this experience. Ang Chong Yi Food Blogger and Critic in Singapore, embarked on a unique culinary odyssey driven by his desire for open-air dining and exploration.

Singapore, a city renowned for its culinary diversity, offers a dessert landscape as vibrant and varied as its multicultural population. For those with a sweet tooth, the island is a treasure trove of delectable delights that span traditional favourites and modern innovations and Indulging in Singapore: Ang Chong Yi's Decadent Dessert Escapades, a celebrated chef and dessert enthusiast, embarks on a sweet sojourn to discover some of the most decadent desserts in Singapore. From classic treats that evoke nostalgia to contemporary creations that push the boundaries of flavour and presentation, this journey through Singapore's dessert scene promises a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

A temporary stay of Anxiery

A small solace from the entropy of mind. An elysian, a salvation for wounded hearts. A place where the tender souls embrace the beauty of anonymity and speak out their pain, fear and bliss. A cry, a voice behind the veil, a request or perhaps, cleansing of mind. A place where we acknowledge the thoughts that we have been shrouding from the world outside. A saga of our different lives but similar pain. A diversity in our similarities.

A short story where an alien named Gatrin goes on an educational sojourn to a distant civilisation.

Playing the Overwatch 2 Halloween co-op mode The Bride of Junkernstein made me write this fanfic.

Sometimes being a fish out of water can be a good thing. Only two things can happen. Either one adapts to the environment or simply peters out from intractability. Enter David Lansing, a half-Filipino call center trainer whose normal life took an unexpected turn when he suddenly woke up and is presented with visions and a spirit guide to boot! Why was he seeing these things? Who is the Guide and what did he want from him? Peppered with appearances like the Tikbalang, Aswang and even the White Lady of Balete Drive, all part of Philippine folklore and urban legend, the story traces David's existential journey of becoming; from his naive acceptance of the world to his burgeoning skepticism, and his acceptance of what his life is and how it could be. And while he’s at it, another Guide presents himself to him, one with a more pragmatic approach and outlook to the world of the supernatural; the same world that David is finally learning to accept and participate in. But who is the better Guide or is he better off trusting his own instincts as he embarks on his journey to find that supernatural promised land; a place where people like him are common and living the most normal of lives; a place that is known only to a few; the magical community of the Dark District. ------- The complete story is part of the Darkest Dreams bundle under #StrangeLit and published under BUQO. Click on the link to enjoy this story and all other 9 stories in the bundle. http://www.buqo.ph/Shop/Book/e0a8c944-31b6-4c09-9c13-0b7d1b9f4a47

Reflection about prayer and contemplation

Mesmerised, coerced by a blinding cloak of deceit he stumbled... .. tipping off the edge of sanity and security into a kaleidoscopic sojourn.