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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.

Teaser Tuesday: Needing a Challenge

(A short and ominous scene from War of Nytefall: Savagery.) With a half-hearted swing of his arm, Alastyre decapitates two of the Dawn Fangs that jump on him from the rooftop. The third fighter is grabbed by the face and held … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: The Poltergeist

This could be the most famous type of ghost because of the movie.  At least it’s a name that people recognize.  So, what is a poltergeist in terms of folklore? With the name originating in Germany, poltergeists are spirits found … Continue reading

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Happy National Pumpkin Day

The picture above speaks for itself.  Happy National Pumpkin Day whether you look the spice, pie, carvings, color, or the Great One.  Enjoy.

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Goal Post: Injured

I was trying to think of a catchier title, but that was really the highlight of the week.  I can’t talk about the specifics, but I took a surprisingly bad hit to the stomach on Wednesday.  It didn’t cause any … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: Ghost Animals

Another one that is self-explanatory, which makes one wonder if the people who hunt ghosts aren’t that original.  Anyway, this can be broken down into two categories: Ghost of Deceased Animals It’s the spirit of an animal that died such … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Species of Fools

(Pretty sure people will disagree with me on this one.  Guess it kind of fits Halloween since some call this situation a horror show.) We work until our bodies break Our minds withered and misused All to stay within our … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: Ectoplasm

Now, this isn’t a type of ghost, but it is connected to them.  We think of ectoplasm as ooze left behind when a ghost interacts with the physical world.  It’s almost like mucus with it being clear or white-hued.  Yet, … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: The Big Little Guy

(A fun battle from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  Check the whole adventure out for 99 cents!) The crowd cheers as Titus is hurled against the arena wall by his opponent who has transformed into a horned demon. Leaving a crack in the … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: Funnel Ghost and Ghost Orb

We’re going to look at two similar ghosts.  Both of them don’t have a humanoid form and are known for being composed of light. The above is a Funnel Ghost, which is seen as a swirling funnel of light.  One … Continue reading

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Lesser Known Phobias

Something that is interesting about phobias is that there are maybe hundreds of official names for them.  I will point out here that phobias are not only fear, but can be a sense of strong disgust and aversion.  Most know … Continue reading

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