Community
Community
The crossroads has always been a gathering place. Pull up a chair. The bread is warm.
Find Your Way In
Every traveler who passes through leaves something behind-a story, a question, a moment of connection. This is where we gather between the pages.
Discord
The hearth of our community. Discuss the stories, share theories, or simply sit by the fire with fellow readers.
"A crossroads is nothing without the travelers who pass through it. You make these roads real."
Recent News
Notices pinned to the doorframe-what's new at the crossroads.
JANUARY 2026
New Side Road: "Crumb's Year of Apprentice"
A novel following Crumb teaching his three apprentices over the course of a year what it takes to be a baker in the world and how to make it just a little bit better.
Website Upgrades
The website is going through a revamp with the influx of new readers we want to make it even easier to find the stories you love.
DECEMBER 2025
Book II: The Way of the Pathfinders
New chapters are coming out weekly, every Sunday.
NOVEMBER 2025
Chapter Soundtracks Added
Each chatper now has an accompanying soundtrack. Listen while you read-or let the music find you later.
Support the Work
The stories are free-and always will be. But if they've meant something to you, there are ways to help keep the lantern lit.
Share the Stories
Tell a friend. Leave a review. Word of mouth is how travelers find the Crossroads.
How We Gather
The crossroads welcomes everyone. To keep it that way, we ask that all travelers honor a few simple expectations.
Community Guidelines
Be kind. Everyone here is on their own journey.
Spoilers should be marked clearly-not everyone walks at the same pace.
Respect the mystery. Some questions are meant to stay open.
Share freely, but credit the source when sharing other's work.
When in doubt, imagine you're a guest at someone's table.