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#3 of All Time- Being the Chosen One Is A Curse

This post originally went live on August 10, 2022. One of the most common tropes in fiction is the ‘Chosen One’. This is a character who is destined to go on the adventure and, many times, win.  This trope traditionally … Continue reading

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Origins Revisited: Gabriel the God of Destiny

Weaver of Destiny.  Lord of Hell.  Father of the Song Casters.  The Tri-God.  This guy has a lot of names that I haven’t even discovered yet.  Now, it is awkward doing an origin for Gabriel because he’s all me and … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Should I Use Destiny?

Very few tropes are as common in fantasy as the destined heroes. This motivation has existed since the days of mythology and continues to be used today. Authors find twists and variations on the concept of destiny and fate, but … Continue reading

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Being the Chosen One is a Curse

One of the most common tropes in fiction is the ‘Chosen One’. This is a character who is destined to go on the adventure and, many times, win.  This trope traditionally removes all tension once it’s revealed.  It’s only in … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Warlord of the Forgotten Age #fantasy #adventure

Champions Facing their destined foe Enduring scars That may never heal Unraveling truths That make their path unclear It all will end As the one Who all gods fear and hate Returns to history Forcing the six And all who … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Ritual of the Lost Lamb #fantasy #adventure

On the cusp of destiny Evil strikes And draws blood Flowing in buckets From a single hero Who cries And screams Suffering agony That ripples through his mind Shredding his spirit As desperate champions Rush To salvage the remains Snag … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: The Spirit Well #fantasy #adventure

Last site of fate Hidden for centuries Untouched Forgotten by history Remembered By a solitary figure With a fractured trail And a torn heart Pulled and wrenched Between loyalty To family And friends Summon your own copy of Legends of Windemere: … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Charms of the Feykin #fantasy #adventure

Two champions Lost within the wilderness Souls tainted Hearts twisted Falling further And further Off their destined path Spiraling into chaos Where hate awaits Unless love Can shatter the spell Dive into a copy of Legends of Windemere: Charms of the … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Tribe of the Snow Tiger #fantasy #adventure

Returning home And facing his past An exile Will stand trial Allies will fight Through word And blade Revealing a twisted truth Alongside loss Love And desperation No need to battle!  Just 99 cents will get you a copy of Legends … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: The Mercenary Prince #fantasy #adventure

Losing his path As man and champion Shadows of allies Devouring his identity He departs from destiny Needing to ride again Reviving his heart Alongside old friends And older foes Reborn as monsters That threaten a past Long thought lost … Continue reading

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