Bonding
“Come see!” Katya ran to look.
“She offers us pearls, spun each morning in shades of dawn and dew,” Bear whispered, as he and Katya admired the glistening web.
Denis watched and listened, pondering the mystery of Bear – fierce and protective one minute, tender and poetic the next.
Bear walked toward Denis, his hands cupped. “She wants to go with us,” he said, showing Denis the spider. “Could you be her protector for the journey?”
Denis happily accepted this different path to manhood. “Beautiful Arachne, help me walk the double path of strength and beauty, led by your silken strands.“
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHello everyone! This story is part of an ongoing series, which will be continuing. To read all the related stories, go to Search and type in “Katya”. Enjoy!
I have just read the related stories and they are wonderful! If you enjoyed this story, I would definitely recommend reading them. Great job Juma!
Thanks for recommending these stories to other members, Daisy! I appreciate it.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI really enjoyed this story, I will definitely look into the related stories!
Thanks for reading and commenting, Daisy.
I enjoyed it again, Juma. Your every piece of story shows and tells me your dedication, passion, and love in writing. Great job, Juma.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI do love to write – glad you picked up on that, Lotchie!
You’re welcome, Juma.
This ‘episode’ is very poetic, Juma. Lovely piece of writing 🙂
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI didn’t set out to write an entire series, Carrie, it just sort of happened. But now that it’s underway, I’m really enjoying these 100-word “chapters”. It gives me a chance to develop the characters, slowly and gradually, while interspersing a bit of action and suspense here and there. I also get to take my own Hero’s Journey, as described by Joseph Campbell, as my characters explore theirs. I found that spider… Read more »
I actually wrote a story about Arachne in the ‘Scary’ themed competition back in the autumn, but it didn’t get shortlisted unfortunately. I’ll have to enter it for a different one sometime maybe ?
I agree with Carrie, Juma, there is poetry in your writing and it’s magical. Your story opens up a different world to us and I’m loving the journey.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m so glad you’re joining Katya and her friends and family on their journey, Linda. I’m also looking forward to their next adventures and discoveries, whatever those might be!
Hello Juma, I gathered that it was part of an ongoing series, so it become a little difficult to read it as a finished 100 words story, but having said that it still holds its own by your ability to capture the reader. I would love to read some of your poetry, because your stories are always sprinkled by poetic words.
Well, Eric, you are reading my poetry! These stories are my current poetic expression. I strive to make each story complete within itself, while continuing to develop my characters and follow them in their journey to self-discovery and completion. Thanks for reading!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThere is something magical about spider webs and you certainly captured that in your 100-word chapter, Juma. This is beautifully written and I will go and read the other stories too!
I too love spider webs, Marianna. I especially loved that picture and saved it for a long time for just the right opportunity. I’m glad Arachne joined our travelers. And I’m glad you are enjoying Katya’s world. Thanks for reading and for commenting.
Very poetic with a wonderful choice of words, Juma. I am intrigued by what you say about being inspired by Joseph Campbell. That puts your story in an interesting perspective.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHello Christer. I have always been fascinated by Joseph Campbell’s writings. I hope to incorporate some of his ideas into these Katya stories. Thanks for reading!