by jfremont
Even think about stopping NOW! This story has too many twists and turns to even think about not continuing it!
I've read all of your stories - all great writing! "And The Morning Mist Shall Rise" taught me about The Wilderness Trail (Google it) and screams for a sequel!
Very, very nice writing! All different and well developed!
On an old tale - Germelshausen - and as later told by Lerner and Lowe in their Broadway stage production and later film, Brigadoon.
Her tombstone read "HUSBAND of John"??
Other than that, a well done (if fairly predictable) story.
Great story, there must be many unwritten stories like this where unknown but suspected historical facts create an idea that may reflect an earlier factual event. Please also read the short story by Frederick Forsyth, Whispering Wind.
This was a lovely story reminiscent of a place I've not yet visited. I've spent time in hills and valleys and your story shades in the feelings of place that can call to us.
I liked these people. If you write another chapter I'll gladly spend more time with them but I find I am satisfied with the beginnings hiked through and the loving future that you've alluded to.
By all means, please continue with some more chapters.
The ending just begs for the reader to learn more.
Caught me by surprise, but I loved it!
This story could have and still can go in several directions. There is a what if element to it. My personal reaction to it was that I found it a bit disconcerting. It has a feel to it like "The Shepherd of The Hills," although considerable different. To say the least this is an extreamly well written story, with full description of the characters and the setting of the story. Like other commentators, I implore jfremont to continue this story.
For one, I believe this story should stop here. Every thing is explained including their future. Your writing is elite for Literotica and exceptional anywhere. This is a beautiful story with more meaning for those of us descendants of those Scots-Irish pioneers.
Wonderful tale but the ending was a little disappointing. It ended too abruptly. Another story where Richard explains himself would be welcome.
Extremely well written. The gentleman seems to have a way with women...
Leaves you wanting more, but not sure if you aren't correct in having it end as it does
The story was complete, EXCEPTIONALLY well written, and moved the mind in ways that spark the readers imagination.
One thing I note that was left "unfinished" in a way: She said she would wait for him. Did she? What became of that?
I wish they had stayed a little longer
before returning to their tents
till the silver mist rose,
swirling round,
engulfing them.
A love story through time, but with several points without clarifying. Katie told him she was going to wait, but knowing he was not coming back.
Fog is the portal of travel through time, but time is not always coincident with the desired moment. Maybe Katherine is Katie's reincarnation?
A continuation of this story could lead to a less melancholic and equally happy ending.
5 * for you.
I apologize for my English (yet), is not my native language.
Richard was sure he'd return to his Katie and marry her after their one-night-stand. Was it a dream? Time travel? Only the author knows. Whatever--it's an intriguing story. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
As close to perfect as I have read since King's "Who killed the Colorado kid". I'm sorry to have to disagree with so many comments, but sometimes a story needs to end without an obvious conclusion. This is a prime example, the protagonists will continue with their lives in the readers minds. An invite string of possible directions, just like life. So glad I found this one, evocative and endearing. Thank you for sharing this with us.