I wrote 90 Pages in 19 Days. It Messed with my Head

For the month of March, I wrote five pages a day in the world of Aurum Ledger, a fantasy realm I created last year. The writing consumes two hours per day. On my best days, I wrote in the morning, feeling fresh and capable. However, I wrote every day, even if it meant starting atContinueContinue reading “I wrote 90 Pages in 19 Days. It Messed with my Head”

Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction

The island of Ledger’s Reach is shaped like a lopsided, upside-down U. In the center sits the protected harbor, the primary base for the island’s economy. Surrounding the harbor are docks, taverns, trade schools, the Governor’s Office, and residential areas. While the island receives most of its food through trade, several residents do farm inContinueContinue reading “Geography of Ledger’s Reach – Fiction”

Aurum Ledger: Chapter IV – Fiction

Red Stockings The road from Firden to the port was short, but dropped in elevation quickly. There were no trees atop the granite, as the horse stepped carefully. A few shrubs dotted areas where a small amount of soil existed between the boulders. Talla Espinoza patted the brown leather satchel containing official messages and letters.ContinueContinue reading “Aurum Ledger: Chapter IV – Fiction”

Aurum Ledger: Chapter III – Fiction

Howard visits Mira, contemplating their evolving relationship as they walk to meet friends. They encounter Howard’s father, Chief of Guards Nathan Vencair, before discovering hooded figures at the First Weight Sanctum. Mira realizes one might be her father, sparking concerns about the Weightbound’s existence. The group shares beers and uncertainty amid the tension.

Aurum Ledger: Chapter II – Fiction

The Fifth Coin Raleen Estavar record keeping Screaming slammed into the stone walls of the Record Room and careened into the hall before fading. The marketplace was buzzing with fish sales, crustacean bids, and shark displays. The scream must have come from a child finding themselves face to face with a massive dead shark, theirContinueContinue reading “Aurum Ledger: Chapter II – Fiction”

Aurum Ledger: Chapter I – Fiction

Howard’s Final Note: I’m teaching creative writing to my 8th graders. I got a little too into the worldbuilding segment we did. And I spent the next day writing when I should have graded…worth it! Welcome to another land: the Aurum Ledger Empire. We’ll begin in Ledger’s Reach, an island just off the coast… MapContinueContinue reading “Aurum Ledger: Chapter I – Fiction”