The Spear

My first spear will be a conifer branch of my own height. That’s a bit long, as I’m 1.9 cm tall. That’s fine. Reach is more important than compactness right now. To make the spear, I must first find a spearhead. I’ve sharpened the tip with the stone axe, but this tip will do little […]

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June 2, 2026

First Fire

I reached the cave just before dark. It’s now well after dark and I work by touch under starlight. I’m building a fire. I sense that this is the first fire that has ever been constructed on this world. The animal that I killed implies a very clear explanation of where, or rather when, I […]

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