Memory Eater

The rug that covered the hard wood floor muffled the sounds of her footsteps.  He jumped when Alea placed her hand on his shoulder. “It’s just me,” she said softly.  “Taking another selfie?” Watching her image on the screen of his phone, he said, “I don’t want to forget myself again.” “Henry, that was temporary amnesia.”  Because, I…

Keepers

Arboria’s voice followed the contours of the land until it reached Wistrema on the other side of the world.  The mighty oak tree whispered, “More land east of the great ocean has been cleared.” Wistrema whispered back, “How many Memory Keepers were lost this time?”  “Many trees were felled, both young and ancient, and a plethora…