#us84

[7violentvisions7]

Circle Of Shit

(Philadelphia, USA)

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

One of my favorite views in New Mexico. This is the view from a scenic overlook on US-84 as it heads uphill leaving Abiquiu heading for Ghost Ranch. This magnificent vista overlooks the Chama River as it cuts through the beautiful, multi-hued cliffs and Mesas. The stretch of road from US-84 in Abiquiu through Ghost Ranch to Tierra Amarilla, where US-84 merges with US-64, then continuing up to Chama is a beautiful drive. It’s easy to see why Georgia O'Keefe made this area her home and the subject of many of her paintings.

#ChamaRiver #Abiquiu #NewMexico #LandOfEnchantment #GhostRanch #MultiHuedCliffs #US84 #PesonalPhoto

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Chimney Rock, Magnificent Multihued Cliff, Rock Formations and Ghost Ranch as viewed from under a tree near the entrance to Ghost Ranch. #MultihuedCliffs #GhostRanch #ChimneyRockNM #US84 #Abiquiu #AbiquiuNewMexico #LandOfEnchantment #NewMexicoTrue (at Ghost Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQr_Jd_LpbC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Chimney Rock, Magnificent Multihued Cliff, Rock Formations and Ghost Ranch as viewed from under a tree near the entrance to Ghost Ranch. #MultihuedCliffs #GhostRanch #ChimneyRockNM #US84 #Abiquiu #AbiquiuNewMexico #LandOfEnchantment #NewMexicoTrue (at Ghost Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQr_Jd_LpbC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Video Pan Of Magnificent Multihued Cliffs, Rock Formations and Distant Mountains. The video pans across the 5 photos which are also included in this post. They show the vista from the side of the highway beyond Ghost Ranch and before Echo Amphitheatre while looking at the back view of the formations enclosing Ghost Ranch. #MultihuedCliffs #GhostRanch #ChimneyRockNM #US84 #Abiquiu #AbiquiuNewMexico #LandOfEnchantment #NewMexicoTrue (at Ghost Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQr-GHOrq0l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Video Pan Of Magnificent Multihued Cliffs, Rock Formations and Distant Mountains. The video pans across the 5 photos which are also included in this post. They show the vista from the side of the highway beyond Ghost Ranch and before Echo Amphitheatre while looking at the back view of the formations enclosing Ghost Ranch. #MultihuedCliffs #GhostRanch #ChimneyRockNM #US84 #Abiquiu #AbiquiuNewMexico #LandOfEnchantment #NewMexicoTrue (at Ghost Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQr-GHOrq0l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[katedoesfics]

Under Shadow: Chapter 84

Shane hadn’t even noticed that they were separated from the rest of the group. Not until they found them back at the valley, parked just outside of the tunnel. He ignored them as he stumbled out of the trunk of the Hummer and trudged down the tunnel. With their newest members in tow, they followed suit in silence.

John was standing on the dirt road just outside the tunnel as they made their way back into town. His smile disappeared quickly and his face whitened when he realized Najia was not among them.

“No,” he said. “No.” His voice grew fierce. “Where is she? Where is my granddaughter?”

“You knew all along,” Shane hissed, getting into John’s face. “This was all a part of your plan, wasn’t it?”

“What the hell are you talking about?” John barked at him.

“Don’t play dumb. You knew she was going to die.”

John shook his head, his eyes wet. “No, she didn’t. No.”

“John didn’t know,” Rasmodius said as he walked up from behind John. “Only I did.”

Both men turned and stared at him, confusion, grief, and anger on their weary faces.

“You planned this?” John said. “You let Najia die?”

“It wasn’t planned,” Rasmodius said. “But Najia knew what was at stake. She chose to sacrifice herself. It was the only way the war could be won.”

“You let her die,” John hissed.

“There was nothing I could have done.”

“Nothing you could have done?” John roared.

“Najia was the key to winning this war,” Rasmodius said loudly.

“You were the one that told me to reach out to her, that she was still alive. You told me to bring her to Stardew Valley. And for what? So you could give her a sword that would ultimately kill her?”

“John-”

“You used us,” John shouted at him, his face red.

Rasmodius stood his ground, holding his head high. “I did what I had to do to see this war end,” he said through gritted teeth.

“That’s enough, Rasmodius!” John shouted, his eyes wet. “You’ve done enough.”

The group watched on in silence, waiting, but Rasmodius did not speak.

“Get out of here,” John said, his voice a low growl. He pulled a handgun out of his back pocket in threat. “Get out of this valley, and don’t even think about stepping foot here again.”

The wizard held his gaze on John for a moment before speaking. “Very well,” he said simply. And with that, he left them alone on the dirt road, making his way back into the forest. The villagers stood in silence until John cleared his throat.

“Excuse me,” he muttered. Without another wood, he made his way down the road towards his cabin.

“Shane?” Jas’s fingers wrapped around his. Her voice caused him to jump. He looked at the girl at his side, then down the road to where Marnie and Penny stood, watching silently. Shane pulled his hand out of hers and walked down the road.

“Shane-” Marnie started, but Shane pushed passed her without a word.

*****

It had been two days since they returned to the valley. Two days since Shane seemed to have disappeared without a single word to her. But Marnie didn’t try to look for him. Not after Marlon and Gil told her what had happened.

It was on the night of the second day that Shane finally emerged; a still figure by the edge of the lake.

Marnie stood at Shane’s side, looking out over the lake. The moon’s reflection glistened off the still, glassy surface.

“It’s been two days,” she said softly.

Shane didn’t answer.

“Jas needs you. She’s scared.”

“Seven,” Shane said simply.

Marnie looked to him, puzzled. “Seven?”

Shane met her gaze. “Seven people I watched die.” He turned back to the lake.

Marnie looked back across the water.

“And that’s only since the invasion.”

“Shane-”

“I did nothing.”

“You know that’s not true.”

“I didn’t even tell her.” He met Marnie’s gaze. “She warned me not to.”

“Shane.”

Shane waited, searching Marnie’s eyes, but she said nothing more. He broke his gaze. “What?”

Marnie shrugged. “Tell her.”

Shane turned away abruptly, looking back across the water.

“You don’t have to always pretend you have it all together,” Marnie said softly. “Jas would understand.”

“Jas is scared. She depends on me. I don’t have a choice but to keep it all together.”

“Jas isn’t here.”

Shane shoved his hands in his pockets and sighed. “What do you want me to say? Najia is dead.” He gritted his teeth together. “And I did nothing. I didn’t even tell her I love her.” His throat tightened around the last three words. He closed his eyes.

“I think she knows,” Marnie said.

Shane said nothing for a moment as he stared across the lake. “I can’t keep it together anymore,” he said softly.

“Then don’t.”

Shane hesitated. “Is it over? Really over?”

Marnie nodded. Malone had met with the Dwarves just outside the valley the day before, where they agreed upon a peace treaty between the two races. The Shadow Army was gone. Light had returned to their world. The war was over. “It’s really over,” she said.

Shane closed his eyes and sighed, allowing a single tear to escape. He was tired of pretending he had it all together. For one night, he wanted to fall apart.

[backroads66]

Here is one of many #neverbeforeseen photos I'm now posting. The Westward-Ho ( I can hear the jokes coming now) Motel in #Clovis #NewMexico along #US84 (aka 1st St). #retro #motel #signage #americana #SeeTheUSA #DoAmerica #desert #southwest #newmexicotrue ... sorry the crop job looks a little funky, Instagram tends to mess photos up https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_2OMKFkUO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hqigjicwjqx8