It's been a crazy week. Giving my notice at work. Worrying about the uncertainties of a new position. But it's done. My double set of edits are done. And now I'm prepared to offer you another look into the travels of Thommas as he travels the Realm.

When last we left our intrepid duo, they'd become entangled in a dream. Now, as they wake, what truths will they speak? Find out now in Chapter 10 of The One That Feels! (joining us late? Catch the story from Chapter 1 - and don't forget to click on the "Read More" link to see the whole chapter)

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Chapter 10
Nem shuddered in my arms as he woke. It was nice, comforting to hold someone like that again, but it took only moments before he pulled himself away from my arms, struggling to pull himself upright. His arms pulled tightly against his chest as he backed away from me. His breath was a soft mist that floated across our protected grove.
 
“You are safe,” I said, wincing as I got to my feet. I pulled my own arms across my chest. The fire had died down in the night and it was brutally cold.
 
“Y-you. You don’t know—”
 
“I know.”
 
“He’s searching.”
 
“Yes,” I said. “I will keep you safe.” My words were very soft, but I knew that he heard them.
 
“He’ll… he…”
 
“How long, Nem?” I asked. “How long has he been torturing you?”

I feel horrible about not getting chapter ten of The One That Feels posted. It has been an emotional week for me. After fifteen years I am leaving my position as admin assistant in student affairs to move to a new post working in the communications department at my college. I'm so excited about the new job but it is hard to leave a job you love for something new, even when it's something you know offers so much new in terms of challenges and growth. I asked a lot about work environment in the interview and I hope they knew I wasn't kidding about whimsy. This is my new desk mascot!