The Village

A simple growth story of the main characters and how they are tested in the trust of family and friends. A story of village life in a fictional setting and how many talents are needed for a village of souls and a lone individual are need so all can be cared for and loved. Whether a cook in a common hall or the village leader, both needs the skills of the other. careful to the large cats, they do bite.

Maple is small in size but large of heart; and no fear can be found to her. Her large companion, Meriam, is seen as being invincible but is constantly placed to stress at the hands of the 'Twins', Mural and Marleen. These four are 'the Four' that are trying to grow in a village and find a place to serve as The Above will allow them to. So as trials and troubles are to occur these four are sought to help but also need the help of others. Not to give the story to this brief call, but they all find mates and so to must carry their own hurts. Life is hard, but you don't need to be, give mercy as you can, grace whenyou are challenged, and pray to The Above your Creator for the love poured out to you: Care for all in need.

Retired from work but not life. An avid backpacker of forty years but now I am in need of a more sedentary or cerebral form of entertainment. And yes I like to cook; the curdaia steaks and mushroom sauce is very tasty. And if given the choice try the glazed carrots and pass on the winter peas.