The Persistence of Visions: Reflections on Living from the Classroom and Elsewhere
by Nelson R. Kellogg
Category: Philosophy

Isadella ventured out into the night on a quest. Her magic mostly comes in the form of visions, past or future, she is never certain, but tonight it was a voice that spoke to her of a lost soul. She knows not why, but she must do as asked. So in the dark Isadella follows Rahnu, an enormous white cat whom she says has the gift as well. They are drawn to the forbidden land, the Forest of Death. As they enter the dark and desolate forest the presence of evil surrounds them. Deeper within, Isadella finds the lost soul, a young man whose clothes are tattered and blood stained. He has lost all of his memories of the past except for his name, Arkton. Isadella brings him home where he will be safe. Akrton, grateful for the kindness that Isadella's family has shown him, finds it hard to leave, but it is what he must do to find his past and feel whole again. A voice in his dreams spoke of destiny and danger. Driven by this voice Arkton embarks on his own quest to find his destiny. Accompanied by Rahnu they journey back to the beginning, the Forest of Death. Arkton is confused by feelings for Isadella. For in his eyes she was a child, but his heart was saying differently. Arkton encounters many dangers along the way, but pride and determination does not keep him from reaching his quest. When finally reunited with his past and magic Arkton is torn between two worlds, the living and the dead. Some memories are too horrible to bear.