Northwest Passage Novels & Stories

"Okay. Let’s go. To the Pacific Crest, then to the North. We don't look back." "That's my Mars. Now, move. We have a world to hide in."

“What did you do up there?” “We enjoyed the scenery,” answered Casser before climbing up his cart to get something. “We just looked for landmarks. Casser is not quite sure if he’s leading us towards the right direction,” said Mira. “But the view is great up there.” “You mean lost!” said Wen. “So, are we going the right direction?” asked Eldion. “We should be going west towards the Kanima Pass, but the road is going further north,” said Mira looking at the direction of the ancient road.

“Yes Gem?” “Zoom out of the map and freeze the screen.” I say, standing from my chair and walking towards the screen. Taking the electronic pen from the side of the screen, I ask Amberle to highlight the areas of the pack that were attacked, starting at the western part of Nunavut, and connecting each area as a line is formed. Looking closely, the Soulless had to cross part of the Northwest Territories to enter Saskatchewan safely without being spotted by humans. The line continues as I follow more recent attacks here in Ontario and if I am correct, continue moving towards other packs until I reach the final one, the Royal Pack. “What’s the meaning of this?” Mika asks as I back away, the six

"The Ironblood wolves use the higher ground for scouting. If you try to move through the valley, they’ll see you before you even cross the creek. You have to use the northern pass, even if it’s slower." Caius leaned back in his chair. "The northern pass is prone to mudslides this time of year." "Not if you stay on the ridgeline," I replied. "The ground there is solid stone." "She's just guessing, of course," Aldric broke in, his voice tight. "She spends too much time with the scouts' reports and not enough time..." "She's right," Caius said. He stood up, effectively ending the meeting. "The arrangement will proceed. I'll have my men prepare the transition."

Louis and Sky exchanged glances. The curves of their lips were full of meaning. "The South Pole," they answered then, simultaneously. Everybody stared wide-eyed. "The South Pole? Why did you choose a place that far away?" Renata blurted out. She sounded worried. "Isn't the trip risky? You have to go through the Drake Passage to get there. That is the most dangerous waterway in the world, even beating the Bermuda Triangle," Remy said, in the same tone.

"Thane, Vestra, and four scouts. The rest stay here and prepare." The Whispering Pass was a narrow gorge that cut through a range of low, forested mountains east of Ironmaw territory. Its name, Thane informed them as they approached, came from the sound the wind made as it moved through the rock formations — a constant, mournful sigh that some said was the voices of ancient seers who had died protecting the enclave.

“They moved.” I look up immediately. “How many?” “Frostveil scouts crossed the northern ridge thirty minutes ago. Twenty wolves at least.” That isn’t a scouting party. That’s a test. “Where?” “Stonepass.” Of course, it is the narrowest entry point along our northern border. “They’re testing how fast we respond,” Wesley adds. I stand. “Then let’s give them an answer.” *** The forest north of Blackmoor is quiet in the way battlefields often are before blood is spilled.

"The Hidden Crossing was once the fastest route between the northern territories and the central valley. It cuts beneath Frost Peak, follows the old river basin, and exits less than two days from Draven Keep." One commander frowned. "If it exists, why hasn't anyone used it?" "Because the earthquake thirty years ago buried the southern entrance." Riven pointed toward a narrow section of the map. "Everyone believed it became impassable." General Thorne folded his arms. "And you believe otherwise?" "I know otherwise." Every eye turned toward him. "I escaped through that passage after Varak destroyed my pack." Silence settled across the chamber. Riven continued. "Most of the tunnel collapsed, bu

Naina said, her eyes filled with worry, "I don't trust those water demons not to leave him untouched. Their Alpha is far too cruel!" "We won't," Kaden said and took off his backpack, pulling out a map from one of the side pockets, "Now, let's go over the plan," They both squatted down, opening the map between them which had a rough illustrative sketch of the True North Pack lands based on everything they've known about them till now, “This inlet here, see how it curves? That’s where the current is slowest. The True North wolves will have guards along the main channels, but the mangroves will hide our scent until we’re close,” Naina began, pointing at the map.

Let’s all sit. We gathered around the fire, the flames crackling gently as the scent of roasted meat and herbs filled the air, faces turned toward me in anticipation. I let the silence settle for a moment. Surprisingly, I began, we discovered something we weren’t expecting. They leaned in. There’s a secret pass that leads directly into the Northern Range Pack. It’s old, hidden in overgrowth and debris. From what we could tell, even James doesn’t know it exists. A soft gasp moved through the group.