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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & The Island of Mirrors

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

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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Always with the Bugs!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m guilty of this myself, but there’s something about bugs being used as obstacles and monsters that goes through the ages.  Flesh-eating beetles, giant spiders, worms of various terrains, so many flies, and other creepy crawlies simply litter fiction.  You … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: The Spirit Well LIVE on @Amazon! #fantasy #asmsg

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Return to Windemere in THE SPIRIT WELL! Born from the light and darkness, Dariana can no longer avoid her fate. The final corrupted temple stands between the champions and Baron Kernaghan having their great battle. Only one problem: the Compass … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Monster Maker (Submissions by N.N. Light & Melissa Barker-Simpson)

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Submissions by N.N. Light) Pawclonis When a changeling mates with a wild cat, a Pawclonis is born exactly four months later.  This type of Feykin comes in two forms.  One is humanoid with clawed hands and the cat parent’s fur … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Monster Maker (Submissions by C.S. Boyack)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Submission by C.S. Boyack) Tarscrit Created from a Placid, which is a being made out of water, and a Bluecap Sprite, which is an earth fairy.  This combination happens when a Placid seeps through the soil and washes over a … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Monster Maker (Submissions by John W. Howell)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(Submissions by John W. Howell) Santak This chimera can be found in the city of Skullmead, which is known for being the home to both pirates and whale watching tours.  It was a lazy first mate who attempted to make … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Monster Maker: (Submissions by L.Marie & Bookwraiths)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(First three are by L. Marie) Irascidate A small Feykin born from the union of a were-rat and an Orchid Pixie. Since both parents are diminutive, the children get no taller than one foot. They are slender and hairless with … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Charms of the Feykin LIVE on @Amazon! #fantasy #asmsg

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Return to Windemere in Charms of the Feykin! To make a champion fall, one must wound their very soul. Nyx is leading the charge to rescue Delvin and Sari, who have gone missing in the southern jungles of Windemere. Battling through … Continue reading →

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Build-A-Beast: All Your Chimera Needs

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Be with you in a moment!  Removing an elephant trunk with all the muscles and blood vessels isn’t easy.  Especially when you’re replacing it with a rhino horn that fires lightning.  Okay, what can we make for you? We get … Continue reading →

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Rebirth of the Monster Maker: Chimeras & Feykin

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The last two years, I’ve done something called Monster Maker Fun.  This is a fun thing for October that lets me flex my imagination while those who submit names get to see what comes from them.  I give credit with … Continue reading →

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