Chris E. Sol

@telaranrhiod

Fledging writer from 🇳🇴 Norway | 🌈 proudly gay | eternally single Dog dad to Zazu | WoT, Trek, Who, Stargate, Cosmere Debut novel «Earth’s Awakening» out now 🔗 chrissolbooks.com

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Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 6d

In today’s snippet. Malin has made it out of the catacombs and needs something before she leaves. #VSS365 chaos #VSSDaily bulb #VSSMagic liar #Emoetry humiliated #writingcommunity

In the chaos that still had the city on high alert, she snuck into his house unseen. The family was out, she had checked, but this was a good place to get clean and find something to eat.

Filling the bulbs in the wall with Light, she entered the master suite. They had called her a liar, humiliated her, but they didn’t know how it had been.

She missed him. Still, after all these years. Though she was glad he had found love again. No matter how it had hurt her. Their kids seemed nice too.

Getting undressed, she turned on the water to get rid of the dust and grime. His wife’s clothes should fit her. Then I’ll leave and find my way elsewhere…

#VSS365 chaos
#VSSDaily bulb
#VSSMagic liar
#Emoetry humiliated

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 8d

In today’s very short segment…. Following yesterdays escape, she is searching for a way out… #VSS365 fruit #VSSDaily slab #VSSMagic smudge #Emoetry grim #writingcommunity

Malin tried not to become grim, though her life had tried to beat her down. The allure of the power that was promised by the whispering of Darkness was like a sweet fruit, only waiting to smudge on her lips.

She lay there, in the dark catacombs. On a slab of granite. Searching the dreams of the ones above – trying to figure out what to do.

There had to be a way.

#VSS365 fruit
#VSSDaily slab
#VSSMagic smudge
#Emoetry grim

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 8d

Going back neatly three millennia, she is hiding from the people trying to catch her… #VSS365 tend #VSSDaily wheat #VSSMagic catacomb #Emoetry foggy

Deep in the catacombs beneath the ruins of the city, Malin tended to her injuries. The battle had been horrendous, that slithering voice egging her on, pushing her to do things she didn’t want to. Her mind was foggy on what had actually happened.

All she had managed to grab was a pail off milk and a bag of wheat. She would manage here for a few days. Maybe they’ll give up the hunt by then. The survivors above called her horrible names, blamed her for things her former companions had done. Those poor people. Taken over completely by the white demons.

#VSS365 tend
#VSSDaily wheat
#VSSMagic catacomb
#Emoetry foggy

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 9d

He’s out!

A one year old boa imperator inspecting the phone as I’m holding him in one hand in my foyer.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 10d

Since another prompt returned this month, I went back to a little longer form for my snippets from my world… we’re continuing Malin’s story. #VSS365 creation #VSSDaily back (+ return from yesterday) #VSSMagic bouquet #Emoetry euphoric #writingcommunity #writingprompt

Back in her tower room, she felt euphoric. He saw me! She paced her space. If he saw through my mirage, he must be truly powerful! He has returned - it is him!

Her back bumped the wall, causing a small table to tumble over, spilling the vase and bouquet of flowers on the floor.

Sinking down to the floor, she considered the facts. Have souls been reborn since creation began? Are we all destined to return, again and again?

#VSS365 creation
#VSSDaily back (+ return)
#VSSMagic bouquet
#Emoetry euphoric

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 11d

This summarized my week… One week of vacation One week on my own #sortapoetry

Lethargy or fatigue?

The week started so free
So many plans:
build a new terrarium,
finish the second book.

Now it’s Saturday
I’ve managed barely anything–
No energy, so tired,
barely begun the woodworking.

Loneliness pushes me down.
Not quite depression, not now.
Just no energy. Just tired.
Lethargy, or fatigtue?

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 17d

Oh, hi there Zorro! Hope you’ll be happy in your new home! #boaimperator

A «rock» hide surrounded by coco husk «dirt» a tiny head is poking out of the hide, all buried in the reddish «dirt)
In the front a «branch» is going across the photo. The light is bright and golden

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· 26d

Made it to the cabin, one of the last trips before my parents let the lease go. Just a couple of nights, the temperatures went down today so I’ll survive I think… only 26° here now. Without direct sunlight that’s ok I guess

A view past a large trea towards a lake surrounded by mountains in the distance. The grass in the front is high and summer green.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 11

Watching @amyrlinstudy.bsky.social watch Epic the musical, while writing a few pages! Ignoring the news - all they talk about is the match between Norway and England today… Epic is awesome though!

My living room, the tv is showing Jess the Amyrlin seat, a woman with red hair. She’s smiling while watching the animated Epic video.

The room has a couch, a coffee table and two pictures of wolves, as well as a ikea shelf filled with dvds and he-man figurines.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 10

It’s hot outside, not by international standards, but 23° is warm to me. So we huddle behind darkened windows, fans running on high.

My foot on the couch, the dog laying beside the couch, the royal python resting on my foot, watching tv:)

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 6

According to Google, ten of the Norwegian troupe plays for uk based teams normally:

This includes:6 players in the English Premier League:Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal F.C.)Erling Haaland (Manchester City F.C.)Oscar Bobb (Fulham F.C.)Sander Berge (Fulham F.C.)Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford F.C.)Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace F.C.)3 players in the EFL Championship:David Møller Wolfe (Recently with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.)Egil Selvik (Watford F.C.)Sondre Langås (Derby County Football Club)1 player in the Scottish Premiership:Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers F.C.)

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 5

#bench doesn’t appear often, though it has nine results when I searched through my manuscript This was the first one, where Amir wakes up in a strange place after his trek down through dark tunnels he’d walked down. #wipsnips

Amir woke up. Where am I? The last he remembered he was sitting in a cavern, meditating. Floating in the light – he had felt someone there, someone who felt like home, strange. And then he was here, laying on a stone bench. But it was weird, like almost soft stone. It didn’t feel soft to the touch, but when he sat or laid on it, it was as if it molded to something like his perfect bed. When he got out of it though – it looked like a rectangular slap of solid stone. He bent down, to look underneath it; There seemed to be some sort of crystal set there, every few handfuls along the bottom of the bed itself, and even more on the floor beneath.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 2

When you’re singing the wrong part of the song… #in pieces musical or

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jul 1

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends and family! #Canadaday

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 29

#water comes up many places in my WIP, #EarthsHiddenRealms Somehow, there are rivers, lakes and drinking water in the hidden realms. And futuristic showers that cleanse you without soap! #WiPsnips

He got up and padded to the bathroom. he had been too tired last night to do anything but put on the night clothes the kind people here had provided for him. He looked towards the door – there was a little shelf with all his clothes, freshly laundered!
He stepped on the shower platform and the warm fragrant water flowed over him. This is amazing! He whooped! The water washed away the days of dirt and grime all this tunnel-walking had given him. He was almost sad when the water stopped. He dried himself off with the provided piece of cloth, though most of the water just slid off him.
He could feel his Aludim was soaring high up in the air. Having fun? He asked. The reply came almost immediately; Oh yes! There’s a waterfall further in the valley and I had a lovely dip in the water, now shaking the water off over some fields – it’s wonderful!

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 28

What I should be doing Vs What I am doing #inpiecesmusical #anwriting #puppypeekabo

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 27

Considering there are many trees, #root only shows up a few times so far. This is from just before Amir meets Paolo. In a realm with giant trees and plants. And little people with pointed ears… #wipsnips

The forest of giant flowers and tall grass came to an end as the foliage opened up. In front of them they saw a town made of - what seemed like - tree roots, giant trees were in the distance, and the buildings looked like they were sculpted by the roots themselves. Intricate flows and patterns were all around them.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 25

Todays #WIPsnips prompt, #pyramid appears in the first chapter of my WIP «Earth’s Hidden Realms» Paolo is not looking forward to yet another trip to Teotihuacán. Unaware of the adventure that will start there this time…

They were showing a rerun of the classic film Dragonheart – the old movie where he knew Sean Connery had played the dragon. Score! He purchased a ticket and some snacks then entered the theatre. Though a feeling of dejection surfaced when it was a dubbed version of the film. No matter, that dragon is the closest thing to the dragon in my dreams that I have everseen!
Tomorrow though, his whole year was going to Teotihuacan. Another visit to the pyramids; yay! – not… He felt that they must’ve visited the pyramids multiple times every year of his tenure at that school. They probably hadn’t, but at least that’s how it felt like to him.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 24

Good thing though! Finally managed to restart Earth’s Hidden Realms, first draft. Three pages today! The story is in my head. Just need to get it down…

A picture of my laptop, showing a section of my coming book, Earth’s Hidden Realms.

Amir led Paolo towards the tent, he could almost hear that his friend was as hungry as he suddenly felt. The table was full of dishes unlike any he had seen, but it smelled amazing.
“This looks good!” Paolo said, smiling. “Maybe these people aren’t so bad as they appeared.”
Amir laughed as Temozin went to lay by the entrance.
I’ll guard the entrance. He said. But I might change and taste some of that food later.
“You should,” Paolo said, after having tasted the first dish. Spices filled his mouth in such a perfect harmony he had never thought possible. “It tastes absolutely amazing!”
Amir tasted a dish consisting of a type of wrap with what seemed like meat and veggies in it. He thought the taste reminded him of Indian spices, but somehow even more complex. “It really is! You should come taste Temozin!”
The Edroth got up and didn1t wait long, before he stood before them as a young man again. “I look forward to tasting! As an Edroth I don’t really need food, as you know, but I do enjoy tasting what I can!”

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 21

Watching my parents dog as they are off to Canada for two weeks. He is the sweetest dog. Tries to melt into the background - indoors. Zazu is a jealous bastard. The moment I touch my parents dog he burrows between. Fucking bastard! Outside though… zazu is put in his place by the other dog…

Two border collies laying between a couch and a coffee table

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 6

Proud of antisocial myself, I made it to town, watched at least 2/3 of the parade (this is way larger than in my time 25y ago) But my social battery is absolutely drained, so after a quick look through the pride park I’m heading home. I may not have spoken to anyone today, but I’ve seen people!

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Jun 5

Happy pride my dear friends of all sexuality or self affirmations! Love you all!

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· May 31

Lazy day, listening to music, reading some, But of course singing along too! Happy Sunday peeps!

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· May 17

#poetry #writing #micropoetry #blueskywriters As the year reaches its zenith The shadows deepens In the crevices not touched By the light As the year reaches its end The night deepens This far north Covering all for a while I #poempass to @kokopellibfree.bsky.social Your prompt is #celebrate

Hot potato challenge prompt card

Depicting a potatoe in a pan, Steaming hot on a black background

1. write a short poem using the prompt
2. Invent a new prompt and tag a friend
3. copy this picture and add it to your post
4. Use #poempass
5. have fun

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· May 9

The count is on. Me and my sister is going to go see Masters of the Universe, Wednesday June 3rd. I bloody cannot wait! #he-man #MotU 3 weeks, 4 days..

A receipt from odeon cinema, displaying the poster for the upcoming film «masters of the universe» as well as the title of the film, where it’s showing and when.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· May 4

Bored on a Monday. IKEA claims to have delivered something they didn’t. So a whole afternoon wasted! The customer service rep was helpful. They’ll deliver tomorrow…

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Apr 26

Z’Hers is thinking ‘he can’t see me!’

A rocky outcrop in a terrarium, with an aspen substrate underneath, a cornsnake head poking out from the darkness within

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Apr 25

Zahra seems to be the most exhibitionist serpent I’ve ever seen. Lounging out in the open, stretching out fully and chillax’ing! Z’Hera on the other side hides. Pokes her head out and observes. Never exposed!

Zahra, a royal/ball python, purple passion morph, beige and yellow markings. Lounging on a bark log, stretched out in her enclosure.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Apr 21

My baby girl has moved into her new home, and she seems very happy with all the extra space!

Å python on a bark substrate, with flowery fake grass and a background of a forest.

Chris E. Sol@telaranrhiod· Apr 18

My dad is printing a back image for Zahra’s new terrarium. We messed up the bottom edge, but it’s fine, the substrate will block the opening anyway:) will do one of the sides too, but not till tomorrow. Sometime next week she’ll move into her forever home!