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Derailing Destiny: From the Good and the Bad

Destiny has always been strange in Windemere.  Not as absolute as one would think because free will is a factor.  A person may be destined to be in a certain place at a certain time, but it isn’t foretold how … Continue reading

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Yellow Ogres

Having left a large bowl of food for Beardy in his stable and making sure the gate does not lock the pet out, Ichabod cracks his knuckles and heads for the kitchen. He tightens the belt of his soft bathrobe … Continue reading

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The Ritual of the Lost Lamb: Forbidden for a Reason

 Written long ago To call one to your side No matter where they hide Whether friend or foe The ritual cannot be denied A search for energy Aura left behind to thrive Too strong to fade Making it the perfect … Continue reading

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The Voices That Never Fade

I was hoping to get writing done at night during my son’s spring break.  In fact, I mentioned that being the plan at least once.  Somebody should have smacked me and reminded me that such things never happen.  Far too … Continue reading

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & The Island of Mirrors

Gasping and coughing, Ichabod Brooks drags himself onto the beach and flops onto his back. The sun beats down on his skin and hair, which steadily dry in the tropical heat. He can still see the pieces of the storm … Continue reading

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Luke & Nyx: Little Brother and Big Sister

They fought in their first encounter and didn’t get off on the right foot.  Yet, you wouldn’t know from how they act now.  There is the love Luke has toward Sari and Kira and then there’s the love he has … Continue reading

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Luke, Delvin, Timoran, & Dariana: Friends and Family in Arms

I hate to sound like I’m underplaying these relationships, but they aren’t of the same scale as the previous ones.  Luke Callindor does have a close connection with Timoran Wrath, Delvin Cunningham, and Dariana.  They are close friends and have … Continue reading

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Luke & Kira: Hearts Bound and Battered

These two have certainly gone through the ringer and left bruises, which is odd since Kira doesn’t always show up in a book.  She didn’t start making a more common appearance until after Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue.  Prior to that … Continue reading

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the King of Nowhere

(Sorry for the two posts in one day.  The Luke one was already scheduled and I couldn’t find another spot for this.) Ichabod Brooks stares at the smoldering wreckage that was once a tavern run by a former thief named … Continue reading

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Luke & Fizzle: Friends From Beginning to End

Here we are again and this is a fan favorite.  Luke Callindor and Fizzle have been together since Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  Honestly, I’m not really sure I need to do any spoiler warnings here because the two … Continue reading

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