All the seemingly disparate pieces of Shasta’s life fit together as he comes face to face with a certain Lion for the first time… Read more
Chapter 10: The Hermit of the Southern March
It’s another one of those characters: The wise old man that’s a veritable fountain of wisdom. Read more
Chapter 9: Across the Desert
Our heroes reunite at last, and with news from Aravis about Rabadash’s impending attack, it’s up to them to play the messenger and warn Archenland and Narnia of the invasion. Read more
My Favorite Fruits Basket episodes
So I haven’t been writing as much as I should be lately, so I figured I’d just write something completely for fun to get me back in the swing if things! Having recently been compelled to revisit the Fruits Basket anime (and I’ve been considering having another go at the manga, although I don’t really intend to do so until I’ve finished my Narnia series), but I figured I’d just write down what I’ve idly pondered before – that is, my favorite episodes of Fruits Basket, my first anime. It might not be terribly interesting unless as a small window into my psyche (these are, after all, merely personal favorites and not necessarily ‘the best’), especially if you haven’t seen the anime, but oh well. Also, possible spoilers ahead (although I’ll do my level best to avoid any manga spoilers..) Read more
Chapter 8: In the House of the Tisroc
Narnia is imperiled primarily by internal politicking (and also Rabadash being a possessive creep). Read more
Chapter 7: Aravis in Tashbaan
Aravis comes face to face with her old life when a childhood friend recognizes her. Read more
Chapter 6: Shasta Among the Tombs
Nothing really happens this chapter (not even character development) – but that’s the point. Read more
Chapter 5: Prince Corin
We see more of King Edmund and Queen Susan (and learn the severity of their predicament), and Shasta meets his royal lookalike. Read more
Chapter 4: Shasta Falls In With the Narnians
Shasta meets some faces familiar to the reader, but not to him, as he is separated from the others and mistaken for a missing prince. Read more
Chapter 3: At the Gates of Tashbaan
Let’s talk about religion, culture, and its place in fantasy. Read more