Wandering Shop Stories 69

Prompt Word: Relay Minervie and Chip 57 Edna did a bit of magic of her own to keep Gungan from noticing “down” while telling him the story of these mountains as told through generations of the Gubbi Gubbi people. “These mountains are the Daki Comon, though the white man calls them glass houses…” Had the ladies not have been witches, they wouldn’t have made this a casual climb. Had the ladies not been assisting Gungan without his knowledge, he wouldn’t have been able to get above 20 feet from the base....

16 Jan 2026 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 68

Prompt Word: Pyramid Minervie and Chip 56 Edna and Gungan put breakfast dishes into the kitchen. Edna called to Minervie, “Minnie, should we walk or fly?” Gungan took the opportunity to give his opinion, “I’d rather walk, thanks.” Edna said to Gungan, “That’s a walk through the West Wood.” Minervie pre-empted the discussion, “We’ll fly, I’m already running late.” She opened her case, and started looking through the contents. As she pulled out a pile of clothes, four small pyramids spilled out onto the floor....

15 Jan 2026 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 67

Prompt Word: Go Minervie and Chip 55 Halfway through eating Edna’s breakfast, Gungan finally thought to ask questions. “My bruises are almost healed. I’m able to use my lips without pain. The discoloration will take some time, but it’s barely noticeable with my dark complexion. Why three weeks?” Minervie looked at him, “Three ribs, both arms, both legs: All broken. Had the Royal actually taken care of you, instead of sending for me looking for prepayment, you’d have been in a full body cast for at least that long, if not longer....

14 Jan 2026 · 2 min · Gary Allen Vollink

Wandering Shop Stories 66

Prompt Word: Set Minervie and Chip 54 Gungan woke up strangely well rested for sleeping in a strange place. He got up and dressed enough to go to the out building. Minervie spotted him first, “Good morning, Gungan. Here.” She handed him a case. “Your toothbrush and shaving set are in there.” “Thanks,” Gungan replied as he hurried out the door. Minervie asked, “Do you think he’ll be okay in the winter for a few weeks?...

13 Jan 2026 · 3 min · Gary Allen Vollink