God's Journey Novels & Stories

I sit up and take a deep breath. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sleep so long, where are we?” I ask rubbing my eyes and stretching “We are in Mobile Alabama ” he says keeping his eyes on the road “It’s fine it was nice to just think to myself for a while. You were right Ro; it does suck not having anyone else but our family. I wish I could grow relationships with people and know they will be in my future, but that’s just not the life we were given, and I hate to say this, but we just have to deal with it.”

All my life, I had begged the heavens, begged for a name, begged for a home. Only now did I understand. A true home is the self. From this day on, whatever struggles may come my way, I stand firmly on my own two feet.

The god’s touch sent a violent shiver through the servant. “Call her my bride one more time and you'll die in her place dear servant” he warned. “But-” “No buts” he placed his hand on his shoulder, making him shiver in fear “I don't make promises” The next evening, the team arrived at the airport, their luggage in tow. The hum of announcements and rolling suitcases filled the air,Caleb guided them through the crowd. “France isn’t going to explore itself,” he said, a half-smile on his face.

He seemed to enjoy showing off, and continued to say: - How much do you know about the gods? Deya most of all wanted to be as far away from the sorcerer and his conversations as possible, but so far this was impossible, and she decided to play along with him. Doing her best to sound calm and not hateful, she replied: -No more than the rest. The old man nodded. Deja did not understand whether he was nodding to her or to his own thoughts. He went to the next tripod and lit a fire there too.

They recognized the fire within me, fueled by a mother's love and the promise of reunion. Amidst tearful goodbyes and whispered blessings, I set forth on my pilgrimage. The seer walked beside me, their presence a constant reminder of the weight of my mission. The path ahead was treacherous, winding through dense forests, across vast deserts, and over towering mountain ranges. But I pressed on, my resolve unwavering.

“Four gods, twenty-eight stars. Each star is represented by an individual who possesses one of the god’s powers. Finding the seven stars will not be easy, but it is also your only chance of going home.” The task was daunting and seemed full of uncertainties. Besides, according to Jin, it was according to legend. What if the legend wasn’t true? What is she going to do, then? “I sense a lot of confusion in you,” Jin said. “Don’t worry, I will give you some time to think. For now, rest. Tomorrow, we continue our journey.” The way to the capital was a half-day journey. According to Jin, they should start early in order to avoid the intense heat brought about by the afternoon sun.

I could only vaguely make her words out now, the world evaporating. “I am bound to the Abyss, limited in what I can do,” she said, though her voice was very muffled. “I cannot track a God anymore than you can... but, in my experience, she is much closer than you ever expect. She doesn’t let her investments stray too far.” “Wait! But tell me why—.” “…Forget the past, Rheyna… and trust yourself.” …And with that final message, I woke up in bed. … ~~~~~~~~~~~~ .

Aiden's form was nowhere to be seen, which meant he had gone further. "I have to leave immediately! There is still a chance to find the divine treasure of the god. I have to get it!" ***

“His name was once known. It was the key to binding him. But even the Goddess has forgotten it. Only the Vale of Roots holds that truth now.” Scene 3: The Journey to the Vale They departed at dawn. The landscape grew colder, more hostile. The trees were gnarled with age, their bark bleached white by ancient winds. The journey was silent but tense, their breath visible in the frosty air. Aiden fell into step beside Iris. “I still don’t trust her. The envoy. She tells us what to do but never why.” “She’s the only one with answers right now,” Iris replied. “And time is running out.”

It shrank its body and then deliberately tore through space while following the scent of Xiao Chen that it had marked—and strangely enough, that method worked, allowing Cerberus to travel back and forth between the Realm of the Dead and the Realm of the Gods without needing to be summoned by Xiao Chen. “Hey, where else in the universe is there a dog this smart? Maybe only my dog can do that, hehehehe… Wait a minute! Hey… isn’t this also a coincidence? Buddy, can you use your god-level power here?” asked Xiao Chen, realizing that Cerberus was already at a much higher level than the cultivators on the ship or even those from the Sea Tribe itself.