Folksburywoods

“Hard to believe it has been twenty years since we first met under the oak tree,” said Ula “Time has no meaning for those who live in harmony. Together, we have crossed an ocean of time. When we reach the distant shore, we will find it took only an instant,”…

“Honor they said. The only honor I got was being the biggest fool in the town,” said Horace. For two centuries, the duties of the bell ringer were of great prestige. In those days, the enemy would attack day or night, in sunny or inclement weather. “Three squares and a…

Feuillemort (n.) of the color of dead or dying leaves. “I, too, am getting dry and brittle,” said the matron as she gazed at the dead leaf. Anya had seen two hundred and thirty-nine winters and was wondering how many more were in store for her. “I do like spring…

“You know, Festus, living here was the dumbest thing we ever did,” said Rufus to his dog. The man had such high hopes. He believed living out on the island would lead to a better life. It would be better than the life he had back in the hollers of…

“I wish you were here, Daisy. I miss you so much,” Tula said. The Waldvolker came to the shine of lost souls to offer up thanks to her former companion. The traditional offering was flowers and bread. “I sometimes wonder why you ran out on me that stormy night. Was…

Enid Blyton was a suspicious person. Folks claimed he was the most cautious person they had ever met. “Now, if I take the forest path, I can get home fast, but what if there is a robber there?” said Enid. Enid would walk a mile around a ladder to avoid…