Map Ideas Novels & Stories

But my cell is back at the estate with the rest of my things, and Ward's phone is several years old - he can't do much but make calls and send text messages. We prop the atlas up against the dash of Ward's car and flip through it page by page. Each map is a web of roads, a tapestry of colored lines. There's a page for every state, as well as close-ups of all the major cities. There's also a larger map of the entire continental United States. When I look at that page, when I see how everything connects, it really does feel like we could go anywhere.

Michael answered from the driver’s seat. “You actually been there?” “Uh . . . ” “That’s what I done figured.” “Hey, I got a road atlas.” He hefted up a massive spiral notebook filled with the finest AAA maps. “It’s current. Came out last year. I know where I’m going.”

It was spread out on the smooth wooden table, an ancient map with faint worn marks and lines. Selene's firm yet light fingers followed a path she had visualized countless times. The hills, the narrow winding roads, and the tall locations on the map caught her attention. Her eyes glistened brightly, and a slow, joyful smile spread across her face. Suddenly, a clear and powerful idea came to her mind. It was a plan that felt powerful and exciting, a way to keep everyone safe and possibly even prepare for problems before they arise.