Monthly Archives: December 2025

My new word of the day.
This is a story structure used commonly in the East and rarely in the West.

 I find that very interesting and very telling. 

Here is the description of the structure

Ki: Introduction: sets the stage, introduce the main characters
Shō: Development: The story develops naturally, situations unfold
Ten: Twist: a pivotal moment—unexpected turn of events
Ketsu: Reflection on the twist, how characters respond, closure

Notice nowhere does it say conflict or even inciting incident.… Continue reading →

Chapter One
Love at First Sight

            Duchess trembled with anticipation. If the house was anywhere near as beautiful as the listing photo, she knew this could be her new home.

 Ron, the real estate agent from Orchard Bay, eased the car onto the gravel drive. The road curved through dense foliage, red cedars, ferns and tall maples, and graceful weeping willows.… Continue reading →