Kingdom of the Gogs
Reflecting back to my elementary school days, I reminisce about a dear friend I made who shared my liking for creativity and adventure. Together, we would navigate the forest pathways connecting our homes, where the abundance of nature fueled our imaginations. Envisioning the woods as a realm of enchantment, we conjured tales of mischievous fairies, a menacing witch guarding her lair, and untrustworthy trolls lurking nearby. Although our intended brief walks stretched into hours of exploration, we cherished every moment of discovering the wonders hidden in our own backyard.
As the years passed and we entered adolescence, our childhood escapades gradually faded into cherished memories. Time has a way of slipping away unnoticed, diverting attention from the present to the uncertain future. Our once inseparable bond waned, typical of childhood friendships transitioning into the complexities of high school and adulthood.
Years later, fate intervened unexpectedly at my surprise birthday celebration, where my long-lost friend reappeared. Well sipping tea and reminiscing about our childhood quests on many evenings, she shared her passion for storytelling, recounting tales of adventures she was creating in her book. She had asked if I would take part in making her story come to life. Like a nostalgic return to our childhood forest adventures, we embarked on a new journey, translating her imaginative world into tangible reality.
With many hours of preparation, including crafting a mystical mermaid costume and transforming her garage into a fantastical set, the day of the photoshoot arrived. As her friend embodied the ethereal mermaid, makeup, and props breathed life into the vision. Though our younger selves could only watch from afar, I sensed their presence, intertwined with ours in every click of the camera shutter.
In that fleeting moment, as we captured the essence of her story, it felt as though we had been transported back to our childhood forest, where every tree held secrets and every shadow concealed magic. Our collaboration bridged the gap between past and present, reminding us that the bonds of friendship and imagination are timeless.
If you haven’t yet grab a copy of R.K Donne’s novel and let the pages take you to the mystical adventure of Brodie in Kingdom of the Gogs.
