Under The Oak Tree -- Read Novels & Stories

Somewhere far away. I sat on the porch steps, Logan’s small hand woven with mine. Scarlett perched beside me in her favorite hoodie. The air was choked with sawdust and gasoline, the ground littered with splinters. The oak tree loomed over us all, an ancient monarch shivering on its last morning.

_*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> POV: Adam _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> He approached the Tree with steps that had found a different quality than the uncertain stumbling that had brought him to the grove. _*]:min-w-0 gap-3">

a symbol that the sun is about to hide and moon will now replaced its shine. I swallowed hard while staring at the tall trees in front of me. I nodded. There is no backing down Lexis. This is for Alqamar. He will not going die. He won't die. I slowly walked towards the path and I followed the trail towards the dangerous forest. It's now or never Lexis.

asked Hayden, no longer feigning disinterest. "Of course, it could, but it won’t. Knowledge is a powerful and therefore dangerous thing. The tree will not help to further corrupt the already corrupted. It will not let its knowledge be used to crush kingdoms, outwit foes or garner fame. The Omniscient Oak is fed by the waters of the River of Jaded Wanderers. The river is similar to the Faded Dreams' River but unlike the Forest of Faded Dreams it does not accept all requests. Drinking the Jaded Wanderers' Water does nothing. The tree acts like a judge of sorts, answering few questions but giving much clearer and more detailed answers than the Faded Dreams' Water.

he then reasoned their discussion of the King's riddle, Taye has started again, he called the King by his name and smiled, he had barely crossed two streams at this time, he was alone on such a tiny route, whistling has he walked in great elegance, fear was the last thing that will occur to him... before long he heard a sound of movements under a giant Mahogany tree, he glared at the tree, he was just at the extreme of the forest, on hearing such a weird sound, he paused, now was just in the edge of obobo forest--a forest that wears the description of a wilderness. "Let me go and check for myself, it could be that the gods

Golden, warm sunlight that didn’t scorch, that didn’t burn the skin, a very clear weather that made everything brighter… clearer, and a warm breeze that cooled them even in the warmth, such a contrasting paradox, she knew, but that was exactly what it was. When she saw the large oak tree, she just knew that they’d be lunching under its numerous branches, and she told him her thoughts. “Nothing gets past you, does it?” He shot her an amused grin. “Well, I did tell you I hated surprises, so that’s what you get for trying to swing one over my head anyway.” She shot right back with a smirk of her own. A mat had already been laid under the huge tree, with their lunch spread out, more than one mea

Perhaps, her helper was still waiting for her at the oak tree. After minutes of a non-stop run, Sophia finally got to the oak tree. But unfortunately, there was no one there. Probably, the helper had waited for and decided to go. She breathed heavily, squatting to catch some breath. The area was purely deserted. Except for the whispers of the night,there was no other trace of life. She walked to the oak tree and scanned it thoroughly for a slightest trace of a message left for her. But there was nothing. No piece of cloth. No paper. In the midst of her frustration, she heard a sound.

The voice called out from across, and then he began to walk towards us. "I would be waiting then," Nico turned to leave. "Hey man, you coming?" I recognised the face from the night in the cave. He was one of them. Nico turned to see me in shock. He understood that I could recognise his friend also, and then he gave me a look that warned me not to tell anyone about their secret. ****** Under the cover of darkness, I stood beneath the old oak tree, its gnarled branches reaching out like protective arms. My heart pounded with a mix of anticipation and a feeling of fear, against something that might happen as I waited for Nico.

“Alright! Alright! My bad! I know you don’t do your niece! That’s completely incest!” The girl laughed as she received a stern look from Silas. I bowed my head. I just looked at the noisy dry leaves whenever I stepped on them. Do they have a relationship? The girl was just laughing at his irritability. They seemed used to each other. “What tree is this?” I asked while touching the big tree we stopped at. “Oak tree,” the girl replied shortly and stood beside me. We were out of the forest, but this area still seemed to belong to the homeowner. There was not a single person in sight, and only one type of tree was planted. The environment here is pure green—with dark green grass, big oak trees,

I’m below a tree, an oak tree. The realization sends a shot of sobering adrenaline through me, and my mind emerges from the haze—it’s not just any oak tree. It’s our oak tree! I’m laying at the tunnel entrance, but how did I get here? Who brought me here? Why am I naked? Why can’t I move?