Chapter 2: Aegenwulf
Clearing the Head
Chapter 1: "The Whole: of the hole" may be found here: https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/the-whole-wd4os0t5y%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/blockquote%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="14azzlx-P">.css-14azzlx-P{font-family:Droid Serif,Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:1.1875rem;-webkit-letter-spacing:0.01em;-moz-letter-spacing:0.01em;-ms-letter-spacing:0.01em;letter-spacing:0.01em;line-height:1.6;color:#1A1A1A;margin-top:32px;}
A fresh hole in the ice…, no one around…, tackle slipping…, gear…,
And yet, this stomach…, leaden, as though someone just walked over my grave.
I check my pocket just to make sure.
The guys are gonna enjoy this, I grin to myself.
A pair of yellow eyes stare at me intently from just inside the tree line.
“Aegenwulf!” I cry, shaking my head clear. “Come here, boy.”
He barks with excitement, turns up the hill & leads the way.
Ah, the questions can wait. First, a couple of pints & a healthy bowl of gruel.
About the Creator
Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock
Retired Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church having served for a total of 30 years in Missouri, South Dakota & Kansas.
Born in Watertown, SD on 9/26/1959. Married to Sandra Jellison-Knock on 1/24/1986. One son, Keenan, deceased.
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This was originally published in the Fiction community for Mackenzie Davis' Ekphrastic Challenge using the above photo by Oneg in the Arctic. But then I decided there was more of the story to tell, so I'm moving it to chapters, soon to be followed by chapter 2. If you've already read this, feel free to skip right over to the next chapter "Aegenwulf" (which means "wolf of the chief sea").
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Comments (17)
Aphasia. What a great word 😁
you such a talent
Ooh, awesome sequel, Randy! I was expecting a much creepier doorway into this guy's head (we both know he's not himself...). But this just reset my expectations! Now I'm very eager for more. You portrayed Aegen very well. His paw hesitating was perfect. Hmm, wolf of the chief sea...that's an interesting meaning. Like Evan's used to be "of the sea" maybe? And is now in conflict with a wind-like creature/demon thingy. The wolf will defend the sea against the wind... (just blathering now, lol).
I agree, heart, comments thank you!
I'm hooked. Next installment please. Animal sensing weirdness wonderfully described.
I agree with Hannah! is there going to be more of this????
That dog knows he's changed!
Hmm. Yes, I wonder, indeed, what made him act that way. A Ch.3 on the horizon? Perhaps with a revelation that this is a time traveling hole? 👀
Can't wait for chapter three now!
Huh, I wonder why Wulfy acted that way. So weird. And sus. Waiting for the bext chapter!
Wow! You gave me a case of the anxieties at the beginning of this chapter. And then it became mysterious. Wonder what the next chapter is going to do to me. lol.
Just finished this and chapter 1. This is building into a great story. Now I'm curious as to what happens at the tavern. Well done.
So thrilling, I can't wait for the next chapter
Something hidden in the ice or woods waiting to pounce. Don't think he is rabid, so, maybe a ghost of your past is visiting. Ah he has babies h wants you to see. Great storytelling.
Randy, you sure know how to mine confusion and a memory lapse to create a sense of dread. The dog’s agitation increases the resulting suspense several-fold! Great storytelling! I loved the photo.
Oooooooooo this is so good. You know, I'm hoping he's a zombie... or a ghost or something that's going to turn! I was hooked and can't believe you didn't tell me what he is! Next Chapter please, chop chop!
I wonder why he is behaving that way, looking forward to the next installment