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Stories of Hope & Inner Peace (SOHAIP)

Astore Faber invites readers into a mythic tapestry of self-discovery, where richly illustrated tales weave transformation, introspection, and symbolic wonder.

Each narrative harbors a profound connection to the symbolism of a one-of-a-kind Tarot deck — Tarot of The Fool by Astore Faber.

The Lore of the Rails

I had a recurrent dream as a child. I was riding a train, wondering when I would finally get to my destination. Soon I realized that it wasn’t an ordinary train journey but a quintessential symbol of human existence. As we traverse the hills and valleys of life, the destination remains within us, as does the journey, as does the place of departure — paradoxically intertwined.

The Conductor

I am Astore Faber. I exist simultaneously here at the central Junction and aboard every train departing from it. Look closely, and you might see my suited silhouette looking back at you from a passing window.

Step aboard and join me. Let us trace the wondrous landscapes of this human journey together.

Enter The Myth

The Seed Vault

The Conductor’s Journal

Dispatches from the Rails

The Lost Draft and Other Mentions

July 14th, 2026

I have crossed another threshold. I have reached the mystical 48 mark. It is quite an achievement if you want to count the ticks on a linear timeline as those.

I had to stop creating the characters for a moment. My attention was drawn to a lost draft in one of my forgotten folders.

Fuel Station

There are many ways to keep the engine running and the tracks extending into the unknown.

Pass It On

Share the stories—keeping the passengers talking keeps the myth alive.

Watch the Horizons

Follow the journey across the various outlying stations (social media).

Visit the Market

Stop by T-Shirt Paradise (Zazzle) for material artifacts and wearable symbols.

Explore Market Street for illustrated creations, symbolic designs, and other curiosities.

Supply the Coal

Support the conductor directly on BuyMeACoffee to keep the steam rising, or

Take a course through our affiliate, Alison Courses.

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Outlying Platforms

The train never stops barreling forward, but it slows down at specific terminals. Choose your next platform to look out the window of another dimension.