Tag Archives: humor

Time to Populate the Dungeon . . . On a Budget

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Dungeon Master–  Time to get my lair ready.  What do we have on the list? Contractor– You wanted to order some monsters.  Got the list right here. DM– Excellent. Let’s start with the entrance. Contractor– I have some gargoyles on … Continue reading →

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#2 of 2022: Chase Scene Post?

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Surprised to see this one in the Top 5 much less at #2.  Originally posted on January 14th, 2022.) While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They … Continue reading →

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The Curious Coffee Cafe

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little coffee shop.  Now, I just opened up and have no idea what I’m doing, especially since I drink tea.  All I know is that a voice told me to open this place and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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War of Nytefall Paperbacks and eBooks Available!

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For anyone new to the site, this was my second series.  War of Nytefall involved the unique vampires of Windemere, which are called Dawn Fangs.  An accident caused Clyde to turn from a normal vampire to a sun-immune, incredibly strong, functional … Continue reading →

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What Some Jobs Bring to an Adventure

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

After talking about how pre-adventuring jobs can add useful skills to an adventurer, I should probably give some examples.  The challenge is that I haven’t held these jobs, so I can easily miss a few things.  In fact, I’m working … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Teenage Protagonists

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be tougher than I expected.  After all, I haven’t been a teenager in decades, so I’m kind of out of touch.  Even at work, I realize that teenagers of today aren’t like the ones when I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Death of the Overused Meme

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one is rather self-explanatory.  We’ve all seen it happen.) You use it every chance you get The latest viral phrase of fun Hilarious in its native land That not everyone has seen You drag it out at every whim … Continue reading →

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The Magical Ornament Store: No Cats Allowed

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little ornament store.  Each of our products has a little enchantment to enhance your holiday season.  At least, that’s what we hope.  Here is a list of our most popular ornaments.  Don’t mind the names.  We’re Jewish, … Continue reading →

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Ginny’s Gemstone Gala Gazebo

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our simple and reasonably priced shop.  All of our gems have been magically imbued by the finest wizards this side of the Tappan Zee Bridge.  Thankfully, that’s the good side.  Now, here is a list of our categories.  … Continue reading →

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Matilda’s Magical Millinery

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our magical millinery!  We have every type of hat you can imagine.  If it isn’t in stock, we’ll get it to you in a few business days.  Depends on how tired the crafting kobolds are in the back.  … Continue reading →

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