Tag Archives: shadows

Poetry Day: Day of Darkness

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(In Windemere, there is a day where it is eternal night.  For 24 hours, there is no sunlight and undead are stronger.  Those born on this day are thought to have a powerful destiny, which can be either good or … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(As a kid, I always though the shadows in my room were other things.  This probably lasted until I was around 13.  Mostly because I eventually hit a point where it was just fun to let my mind wander and … Continue reading →

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Taming the Void Monsters: A Few Tips from Mab

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi . . . I’m Mab and I’ve been asked to explain why the monsters of the darkness don’t make a meal out of me.  They tried at first, but now most of them leave me alone.  Those that approach … Continue reading →

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The Void. The Shadow Dimension. The Darkness. Mab’s Little World.

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I promised to talk about the place that Mab goes to when she travels through the shadows.  The truth is that I haven’t come up with a true name, which sounds bad considering War of Nytefall: Rivalry is the … Continue reading →

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The Powers of Mab Winthrop

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Rivalry highlights Mab and her powers since she needs to play the dashing rescuer.  Well, not so much dashing as angry and really wanting to tear somebody’s limbs off.  Now, I did an origin post for Mab … Continue reading →

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Moving From the Spotlight to the Shadows and Back Again

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that I write ensemble cast stories for the most part.  Legends of Windemere is the easiest example since you can’t really say any of the champions are more important than the others.  This wasn’t any easy … Continue reading →

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Mab the Dark Mistress

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Partner to the King Yet refuses to be Queen Preferring shadows And a land of monsters To the light of day * A burglar to the bone Stealing and sneaking Claiming all she can Becoming the richest being That nobody … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday:

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Have a little of a mystery here.  Where exactly did Mab end up?  Well, you’re going to have to read War of Nytefall: Loyalty to figure that out.

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & the Orphan’s Shadow

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“I still don’t see why you’re needed on this job,” Kia Pulzer says, the guard captain easily matching Ichabod’s long strides. Not wanting to be disturbed, the bald half-elf waves for her men to hang back with the slow-moving wagons. … Continue reading →

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August Interview: The Lich . . . No Other Description Needed

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

If you had the choice of any occupation, what would you actually like to be? . I believe my undead existence prevents me from most jobs.  Given that I am trying to help my master rule Windemere, I’d say an … Continue reading →

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