J.D. McCalaster

He was a carpenter, his father was a carpenter, and his grandfather to. His child hood was a contrast of his grandfathers love and skill and his fathers drunken abusive rampages. His father always looked for the easiest way cutting corners and doing shoddy work. His grand father took pride in his work knowing that it reflected who he was. Honor and reputation was His grandfathers code. With the death of his Grandfather John lost hope. His father didn’t even show up to the funeral, off somewhere drunk again. In a moment of drunken stupor john had tried to take his own life. When he from the darkness he had, had enough. Packing his Grandfathers tools in a duffel bag along with the bare necessities he laced up his boot and just started to walk. A few miles down the road his cell phone rang. he just stared at it, blankly, before throwing it as far as he could. The smashing sound made him feel free. He had traveled for days which turned into weeks, then months doing odd jobs to get by. Then he heard of a place, ＂The Commune＂. he turned his boot in that direction hoping to find was has always been missing...

The Commune: Magic Water describes John’s journey to a modern day commune where he encounters vibrant characters, including Jenna and Sunny, who embody an inviting, carefree spirit. As he arrives, John’s past weighs on him, yet he finds a sense of belonging among the community. Jenna introduces him to the commune’s magical elements, and through shared meals and laughter, John’s barriers begin to crumble. Sunny’s presence offers warmth and curiosity, hinting at untold truths and healing. The narrative unfolds with a blend of whimsy and gravity, exploring themes of connection, healing, and the resonance of one’s past as John begins to trust in the ghosts-both literal and metaphorical-that shape his journey.