Mountains Beyond Mountains Novels & Stories

But somewhere beyond the mountains there were still shadows. And fate hadn't written his last chapter yet.

It felt different from any place I had been before—wild, ancient, and untouched. “Wow,” I breathed, unable to hide my awe. “This is beautiful.” Jay let out a low whistle, his eyes fixed on the view. “This place is incredible.” Isaac glanced at us through the rearview mirror, smiling. “The Mountains of the Moon,” he said. “That’s what some people call them. There are many hidden wonders here.” I leaned forward, my gaze sweeping over the valleys and peaks disappearing into the clouds. “I’ve never seen anything like this.”

“You have awakened. And so has the world.” I shook the thought loose and glanced up. The Ashmoon mountains rose ahead of us, casting long shadows over the earth. The border was only a mile away now - just past the ridge where the river curved, fast and shallow. Beyond that, their patrols. Their laws. And hopefully, their hearts.

From his vantage point, he could see the vast expanse of the land below, a patchwork of valleys and rivers that seemed insignificant compared to the grandeur of the mountains. In this elevated realm, Chai felt a profound connection with the sublime forces of nature. The sheer magnitude of the mountains served as a humbling reminder of his place in the grand tapestry of existence. He marveled at the intricate interplay of light and shadow on the rocky slopes, witnessing the ever-changing tableau that nature painted with her masterful brushstrokes.

the blonde man said, smirking. "What?" Layla mumbled shakily. "I don't care. Do you know the way?" I said. "Sure. But it's too far away from here. You will cross 5 mountains and 5 rivers before you get there. But, I'll tell you, kid, it's not easy to cross every river." the mustache man said with a grin. "I can tell you too that we will make it there," I said boldly. They laughed louder. "How can you be so sure? Don't you hear about the beast living in every mountain and river guarding it against outsiders?"

We just drove. The mountains were extraordinary in the early light. I had not seen them from the road before. I had arrived at Redmoon in the dark and the storm. I had not left since. We didn’t even get here when Leo was taking me home. I watched them emerge from the predawn grey as Leo drove was one of those unexpected things that arrived without warning and asked for your full attention. I watched it with my hand under Xavier's and felt the strange particular ache of something beautiful arriving at exactly the wrong time. Like the mountains were reminding me that the world was vast and permanent and entirely indifferent to what was happening in one small diner somewhere in a town two state

Time passes, and I don't count how long, but later, my eyes land at a vast wasteland of ash-covered earth just ahead of us, bordered by black mountains on the sides with the mountains looking like volcanos that are bleeding red fire lavas from the top. As we pass by the mountains, I gasp. Bless the Creator. Those mountains are indeed volcanos bleeding red molten fire lavas with their colors and smokes bathing the sky above them pure red. After we pass the volcanos, I am met with another sight that steals another gasp from me. Further ahead in the distance, nestled between two towering mountain peaks, stands what looks like a mighty fortress with equally mighty tall entry gates that appear so

The person that is watching me is miles ahead of me. If I remember correctly the tallest mountain is ahead of me. Rumor has it that the mountain is cursed and haunted. Maybe that is the perfect place for the witch to watch me. Isoldes is her name. I open my eyes after I saw the red dot miles ahead of me on the Haunted and cursed mountain. RIght, time to move.