Jake's Mythology

Chapters 13 and 14 provide a lot of information that I plan to use in a big final plot event. I am still brainstorming how I am going to wrap up the narrative. I like the idea of a big plot buildup, with perhaps a bit of an unexplained or disappointing ending. But then, the very final storybook story would include the true ending, with a break in the story that returns to the interview between Hook and the investigator. I'm hoping I can work this out in a way that is exciting and sensible. Chapter 13 involves a tricky maneuver of the pirates to lure the children out of the hideout; they play the Indian drum, which signifies that the Indians have won the battle. As the children begin to filter out of the lair, the pirates capture them one by one. Wendy and the boys are all kidnapped and taken to Hook's ship. Peter is still asleep, and Hook poisons his medicine in the hopes of finally ending Peter. However, Tinker Bell, in an act of love, takes the poison instead. She is ...

John was sitting on the edge of the playground, about to open his lunchbox. This was his favorite part of the day. His best friend, Alex, wasn't at school today, and they usually ate lunch together. Since he was gone, John was probably going to eat by himself. This might have bothered some kids, but not John. He actually enjoyed some alone time every once in a while, to think by himself. He had just gotten back from filling up his water bottle, and was about to sit down to open up his lunchbox...Then it happened. He saw the blood on the ground before he could register what had happened. His vision was blurry, the side of his head hurt. Through eyes that had started to involuntarily fill with tears, he could make out a figure. Sam. John slowly stood, trying his best to maintain his balance. Sam laughed at him, and picked up his lunchbox. He took out an apple and took a bite of it, looking directly at John. "Whatcha gonna do, nerd?" This had been going on for...

The Battle with Grendel This narrative is intense and bloody. I loved the fight scene! Beowulf, a mighty warrior, is battling against a terrible monster, Grendel. The fight is described as being nearly even, with the two parties struggling back and forth in silence. Both are exhausted, but neither can give up. Finally, Beowulf has an opportunity to gain the upper hand. He swiftly takes Grendel's arm and twists it behind his back. In a moment of pure strength, he actually rips the arm off of Grendel. Before he can do anything else, Grendel escapes into the night, and people flood onto the scene to see what Beowulf has done. There are certainly components of this story that I could incorporate in my own storytelling. This is one of the first significant fight scenes that I have read all semester. I enjoy the intensity of two powers locked in battle. In my own story, I would like to include a fight scene but perhaps in a different context. Though this story is fraught with great...

The boy woke up, confused as to where he was. It was dark outside, and he had difficulty seeing anything. All of a sudden, his memory returned. A flash of fire. Yelling people. Being thrown on the back of a horse. He had been kidnapped. For years, there had been a war between his tribe and the neighboring tribe. His dad, though they didn't get along very well, was the chief of their tribe. This put him, as his son, in a position of importance. Perhaps that could explain the kidnapping. He had been laid down inside a tent, presumably after they had knocked him out. The tent wasn't very large, and shadows of people outside were thrown up on the walls. It sounded like they were eating around a fire. Slowly, carefully, he peeked his head out of the tent. They were looking the other way, and he knew this was his chance. As fast as he could move, the boy took off into the woods. Seconds later, he heard shouting and knew that they were coming after him. The chase wa...