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The great city of Anderholm prospered at the crossroads of kingdoms, its gates open and its people blissfully unaware of their impending doom. Two men are poised to change its fate. One wants to watch and record while the other schemes to bring back the Age of Magic and Demons. Into the middle of it all there is Shadyia, beautiful and passionate. An insatiable seductress, a pawn in an ancient game she barely understands. A woman with needs. A whore with pride.

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In the First Age a gifted race, the Felwarn, were created to guard mankind from the evil god of that world. Over the ages the Felwarn withdrew from humanity and eventually became distant legends from an ancient world.

Now, in the Fifth Age, a new generation of Felwarn are leaving their safe homeland to take the traditional road of initiation. Felwarn law decrees they must keep their identity and powers hidden from humans.
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NOTE: Chapter numbers have changed. Chapter 1 is now the prologue, and so forth. The prologue is now a stand alone chapter/story. If you have comments about this please share them. Because I'm still not sure it is the right thing to do. Thank you for reading

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Kiel Thrice-Loved reunites with his mother, and expresses his dissatisfaction with her captors . . .(To avoid confusion the squad leader has been given the name Carillon.)

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A Tale of the Loved.

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This is the sequel to Static Mayhem. It's been on the back burner for some time now, but I recently unearthed the few sketches I have for it, and I think it may be time to start fleshing it out. So far, I'm just calling it Static Mayhem 2, although my notes have the working title Mayhospheres. Since the original title for Static Mayhem was "Big Yellow Taxi", I don't have the best faith in my ability to name things, so I'm going to leave this approximately untitled for the time being.

For those of you who read the first book, this story takes place eight years later, and focuses on the children (some adopted, some biological) of some of the characters from it. New readers are welcome, but should be aware that this may not carry as a stand alone story. I guess we'll find out.

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I would appreciate any feedback on this draft. Don't be shy, I have a VERY thick skin.

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Snap…crackle…pop. The sounds of bones breaking and shifting and of muscles tearing haunt Alex Reed as she discovers a terrifying secret about her family. Because of that secret she and her brother are now being hunted. With the help of her new friends who hold dark secrets themselves, can she survive?

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Poem about nature, children, joy ... does it conjure up memories? Is it visual and easily understood? Does it read like a short story in its presentation? Any and all feedback

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The 'Tales of the Bard' continues in book two as Cable Hornman sets out to find Ravenlock, master of the High Council. Seeking any feedback on character development, pace, storyline and of course any s/p/g nits. Also appreciate comments on how much you enjoyed the read or if you found anything tedious.

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Coven of witches, each representing the 12 houses of the Zodiac. I'm recently back to the writing world and appreciate all of your feedback! Thank you so much! Blessing! Pisces ~

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The story is speculative fiction, part 1 of a tale of an alternative cause and effect system, one that operates in the background of the story and is often thought of as Magic. Black or White, who can say? The answer is in the eye of the gentle reader. So is Justice, by the way, including the lengths some may go to achieve it. Magic anyone?

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Alexander is an orphan who's only desire is to find a family that will take him in and love him. He can't seem to get adopted though - no matter what he does. While he feels that no one wants him, he quickly learns that there is more to his mysterious past than he was lead to believe. Follow Alexander as he discovers his roots, learns of magic, and finds the other world from which he came. Oh, and everyone wants him, he just doesn't know it yet.

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A young psychopath? All feedback welcome.

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Eolyn is the story of love and magic tested by dogma, war and shifting loyalties. Set in the Kingdom of Moisehen, it forces two friends into opposite sides of a violent conflict, the outcome of which will determine the fate of a millennial tradition of sorcery. Any feedback is welcome. Feel free to pick up the story at a middle or late chapter if you prefer, but please keep in mind that many plot elements will have been set up prior to the chapter you read. Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I hope you enjoy!

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Poem about life also the use of allegories in expression in poetry or any writing. Hope is to get readers who hesitate reviewing poetry to take a leap in faith as there is no wrong way to review if you say how a work 'feels' 'provokes' or if it doesn't. Still good feedback and can help enrich one's own writing. Poetry is not my favorite genre. I don't even own a book of poetry except for my mothers. Only poetry I read in on this site. I write it as do not feel confident in other genres. I too am learning to try though. To stretch oneself is to grow and stay flexible.

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An unknown entity begins writing letters to the editor. R-Restricted

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Follow along with young Cable Hornman as he ventures forth into the mystical Lands of Methanasia. He leaves the home of his foster parents in the northern provinces of the Dane-Klyve and travels south to the old city of Smeln, the once magnificent capital of the declining Western Empire. In hopes of perfecting his swordsmanship and fighting skills, Cable joins up with the Fighting Ninth of the city guards. Little does he know that another traveler has also entered the city for evil purposes. This selection is no longer available for review except for the epilogue.

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Syn walks in a world of darkness for the greater good, or so she had been taught, in order to accomplish her mission to kill the Nightling's high Priest's heir. But in the darkness she found a new light and a passion not to be denied. Any feedback will be helpful and welcomed, but I really want to know if the content works, are the charaters strong, is the flow good and of course, how's my writing. Please forgive the abrupt ending, with the limitations of the number of words, I had to make it a two part story. Thank you.

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Syn walks in a world of darkness for the greater good, or so she had been taught, in order to accomplish her mission to kill the Nightling's high Priest's heir. But in the darkness she found a new light and a passion not to be denied. Any feedback will be helpful and welcomed, but I really want to know if the content works, are the charaters strong, is the flow good and of course, how's my writing. Please forgive the abrupt ending, with the limitations of the number of words, I had to make it a two part story. Thank you.

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Necromancer, sequel to the Blood Inheritance, takes us to the darker side of the magical world Alexandria Reed has found herself emmersed in. Her friend's emerging powers as a necromancer has put them all in danger. An old enemy from the Cameron's past has come to exact her revenge. It will take all thier combined skills to stop the ancient evil, but will be enough to save them all?

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Warning: This contains Purple! who am I kidding? its a velvet indigo cushion with tassels and gold trim. :D My first title choice was 'What's in a Name?' but it was taken. This place/event/characters are from my fantasy world. Although it does not take place in the current time frame of my novel. I hope you enjoy it.

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In a modern era where magic is as real as technology, black magic is a more potent threat to civilization than terrorism or rogue nations. I'm interested in receiving advice on word choice, phrasing, story flow, plot decisions, and anything else the reader can think of that will improve the story.

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Micky lives in the aftermath of two major catasrophes. The first was a global attack that killed nearly the entire human race seven centures before. The second was a thwarted second attempt at total death by the Evil Rufino. Micky was saved the first time by his phsychic father's visions and a powerful potion that kept him and his brother asleep and unharmed for 700 years. The second time, he was saved by a series of not so fortunate events that ended with his brother's death. Alone and adjusting to life in a strange, magical town, Micky must decode the last three prophecies his father left behind in order to prove to the townspeople that there beloved queen should not be trusted.

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This book explores the curiosity and fearless determination of youth. It takes place long ago and revolves around Kate Powers, a nineteen year old who reluctantly accepts an enchanted package filled with 'tools' to start her on the journey of a lifetime. Her pursuit opens the door to magic, mystery, and a family history she could never have imagined. I am looking forward to and will appreciate any and all feedback.

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In this one, Nino, a University educated guy returns home to meet his magical grandfather, and the old man taught him something missed out in the world of horror/fantasy. When Nino failed to agree, the old man decided to show him a practical example, which requires them to travel through the ocean for seven days with no breathing tube or underwater goggles. I will love to hear feedback from you. Any feedback. Feel free to give a negative criticism if you wish. Thank you very much in advance.

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Everybody wants something they can’t have. The dead want the living, the living long for the lost, faeries lust after humans, and demons want to steal your soul. An accord must be struck between what we want and what we need, and what we should not have. Ever. Set in the here and now, Deathgods: Chaos Rising is played out in a multiverse where the fluid boundaries between science and magic, good and bad, fate and free will flow into channels of their own choosing. Spirit world, Daemon world, Mortal world, Faerie. Each exists in its own physical plane, yet histories and fortunes cross, lives and civilizations change depending on actions across other realms. Destinies intertwine like serpents coiling. Killian, a supernatural warrior still haunted by his own death centuries before, serves those who seek to maintain a sort of balance between these forces. He is a Deathgod, slave to the Great Balance. The Balance as ordained by the Council of Daemons, appointed by God in his wisdom to oversee the ordering of the Multiverse in justice and mercy. At least that’s the Daemons' story and they’re sticking to it. Together with his beautiful, and forbidden, Japanese demon companion, Killien unravels a plot to throw open the barriers between the realms, ushering in an age of chaos and destroying the mortal world as we know it. The Seven Fold Spell. A great enchantment that has not been cast in ten thousands years. The spell demands three objects: mirror, crystal and sword. From Scottish moors to the hidden demon world of Japan and finally the California Coast, Killien tracks the first of these objects, the mirror, to its focus: two young mortals. Trailing demons and monsters in his wake, the Deathgod must protect the humans at all costs using them to destroy the mirror. There's just one catch. One of the humans holds the soul of the man who murdered Killien and burned his family alive on the shores of the Irish sea, a soul he has spent over a thousand years secretly hunting in order to send it, screaming into hell. The multiverse loves irony.

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This is a novel about the adventures of a family of five who are banished from a town made of diamonds, after the youngest girl, Benya, loses a cooking contest. The three children and their parents travel down the mountain and fend off many enemies. They also have adventures in another world, Anithonia, where copies of them appear, so two families that are exactly the same will fight to survive in two different worlds. Benya will become the necessary hero, as the two worlds face their most destructive enemy yet: people from our world in search for diamonds.

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This work rewrites the story of the vampire told through the eyes of a dissaticfied woman who has to decide which life she wants more ... her calm everyday mon-fri 9-5 tv dinner, but no real action life ... or a life seeped in intrigue, travel, art, love, and blood; but soon she questions if the choice was ever hers.

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This is a rewrite of the Soul of Fire - Soul of Ice novel I've posted earlier (that version is now removed, as I've changed too much for them to be considered the same story). Let me know what you think. I've changed some of the setting and some of the characters. I've also shortened some of the chapters. A witch is forced to go undercover at the local vampire coven, to try to figure out who is behind the turning of powerful witches and other magical beings into vampires. Can she overcome her hate of vampires long enough to learn to trust her companion Lucas? Will she discover the mystery behind the turnings before it is too late?

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Alderyle is being slowly invaded by an enemy they thought was dead. The evil is spreading even into the sacred, isolated lands of the Whitshire people, the Children of the Ancients, a nearly immortal race of craftsmen, farmers and tradesmen. "Dove" Athelhard is Whitshire's pride and joy, a young silversmith respected and loved by all. Suddenly accused of a crime he didn't commit, he's cast out into a harsh world he'd only heard about in travellers' tales to right a wrong that never existed. Helped by a small band of friends, he endures unimagined hardships and danger and discovers a destiny forged in prophecy.***Feedback: Smooth read? Plot holes? Continuity errors? Strong or weak sections? Typos? Serious grammar will be handled later by an outside editor.

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Ruled by Darkness the world is a dangerous place to live. A human woman finds herself transported from earth and ends up in this world. How did she get there? How will she be able to leave? But more importantly, why was she brought there?

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Born human in a world of darkness, Nicolai held a secret longing to be his father's son. Now, four hundred years after his death, he is still the outcast, a danger to all he holds dear. In the search for a way out of his cursed existance, Nicolai may find his destiny. All reviews and comments are very welcome.

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Being adopted was the best thing that ever happened to Micky. The next best thing was when his dad adopted another and he ended up with a brother. The fact that he was Caucasian, Sam was Asian, and their father was a single African American, didn’t bother him at all. It only meant that he’d have to deal with fools who didn’t understand racially mixed families. But that was the easy part. Growing up the son of a psychic who happened to predict the end of the world, well that was another problem all together. Sam and Micky find themselves thrust into a whirlwind of danger, magic and demons. The only way to end it all is to unravel the meanings behind their father’s cryptic prophecies. And worse yet, if they fail, so too will the fate of mankind.

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Charles "Cash" Register is a Private Investigator whose new case is to reclaim the missing wife of a weird little mystic from the "Spirits of the Great Beyond." His mother thinks she is a reincarnation of Annie Oakley. She's very handy with a lasso. His assistant is a gorgeous but ditzy blonde who's built like the best brick outhouse money can buy. She has a lot of skin to cover in places. Somehow she always has a little trouble keeping it adequately covered. When Chuck-A-Roo the Clown; Cedrick the Sissy; and old, senile Mrs. Snodgrass and her dog get involved, it becomes a calamity. The humor is a little silly and over-the-top in places. BEWARE: There is a lot of sexual inuendo, adult situations and adult language. And yes, our P.I. is a bit chauvanistic at times. Any comments you would care to make are welcomed. Anything from a general "I like it" or "I don't like it" to a lengthy technical critique would be fine. I am writing this as I go. I have completed but four chapters at this point. I was rather reluctant to do it this way. But, what the heck. It will force me to work hard on it. Problem is...I don't have a clue where the story is going yet! Should be interesting! Thanks in advance.

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It's All Mercenary is a humorous take on the overly used plot of a quest. You have your generic characters: Mage, Barbarian, Healer, Mercenary, etc, but they are filled by personalities who don't quite fit the boundaries of their roles. Told in first person. I have thick skin, so don't be afraid to tell it like you see it.

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How dangerous could an assistant librarian job be? Thomas is a regular 15 year old when he accompanies his grandfather on a job hunt. Not only he gets the job his grandfather wanted, he also becomes the center of a struggle that takes place between science and magic every 500 years. Twilight Inc. is intended for the teenage market. All comments appreciated especially about grammar since I really suck at it. Spanish is my first language so I struggle at english sometimes, especially punctuation and autocorrect software will only take me so far. I have a thick skin so you can take it apart if it needs it. Saludos! Julian

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This is a Typical English Sonnet. I write it for the challenge. Just to inform you of the barriers required. There is 10 syllables in each line. The first 8 lines have a problem, the last 6 solve it. The Ryhme Pattern is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. I hope you enjoy it and any feedback is appreciated!

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Nia was apart of the Inter-dimentional Teleportation Security Agency until she found out her boss was what she fought against. Now sucked back into a job that will kill her, she found herself trapped in another dimention and forced to trust strangers to find the only living friend she had left and the way back home.

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Redemption, Arkansas is a small country town where things aren't always what they seem and the people never are...

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To whom does The People's Champion belong? The people or himself? That's the question foundling(orphan) Jakund Frey'lnd, a gifted young swordsman and war hero dubbed "Kid Blade," struggles with as he battles the ferocious Gothari and learns that his fame as warrior makes him a target for those looking to make a name for themself as well as an unwilling player in the games of the powerful. This is a Young Adult Fantasy, filled with humor and action, designed to appeal to all ages.

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This is a Christmas story for all the kids the world over who still believe in Santa Claus. Sorry, I'm a bit late.

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In this era where science fiction is becoming science fact, technology is mixing with strongly held myths, and art is blending the chaos to shine a light on the rapid changes, we will either destroy ourselves or else learn to live in peace, without and within. This is the story of a particularly gifted young psychic, Aurora Swift, and the psychiatrist who tries to unravel her worlds, and in doing so unintentionally comes into contact with interconnected universal mysteries, dimensions, ancient beings and civilizations. Mixture of fantasy and reality genres. Mainly, the two settings are the modern day present with a bit of government conspiracy, and a sort of underworld that Aurora calls the Night World she escapes into to keep her sanity intact what with the pressures of her life. We meet a lot of other psychics in Aurora's circle and travel all over the U.S. and the world in search of some type of salvation. ** The first six or so chapters are non-linear and deliberately jarring as Aurora is experiencing a crossover of dimensions and times that will be sorted out in later chapters.// If I were to summarize the emotional stew or message of the story, it might go something like this: It is easy to wonder if our lives are worthless and actions are pointless because all will be forgotten one day. If every inventor, thinker, artist, intuitive being, and scientist followed through with this line of thinking, we’d still be in the Dark Ages or perhaps cause a new one. In this time of flourishing light, we need not allow the darkness of short-sightedness envelop us. The power is within us to make this world whatever we want it to be and become. And yes, one can make a difference with a little help from her friends.// **NOTE: I am on this site for constructive criticism. If you believe my work is only worthy of a 1 or 2 and feel like writing a snide scathing review or telling me how to write according to you, go somewhere else. My work isn't perfect, but I what I don't need is people who wish to feel superior by cutting me down or taking out their bad day on me. If you "don't get it" either ask me why something is written as it is or read something else. That I've had to explain this is sad, but there are plenty of A-holes in the world and that is reflected by similar percentages on this site. For those of you here to learn and grow and offer positive suggestions: Welcome. ---- (4/23/09 Currently reposted Chapter 1-3 and more coming soon for fans old and new).

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In the land of Rystria the villages and towns have enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity. The Miner's Guild is responsible for collecting the rich metals and minerals from their lands. But evil lurks from across the sea, a new leader has risen in the lands of Vistilan. Arianna is a young seamstress from the village of Fairedge. She knows little of the world around her and lives a simple life with her mother. When her father dies and leaves a huge debt, Arianna finds herself traveling farm from home to work in the mines to pay off that debt. Within Arianna is a power that will be pivotal in battling the forces of Vistilan.

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11/05/09

Reposted by request.

The current status of Static Mayhem is that I have yet to find an agent to represent it. I haven't given up on it, but I am currently focusing my energy on my next novel, Caprice. I am still happy to take critique on either book.

Meanwhile, I have started posting the beginning of a sequel to Static Mayhem. I hope to get the bulk of a first draft written this year, but Caprice took me six years to write, so I don't know how realistic that is. We'll see.

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Two forces drive Harrison Cody to trek from New England to Chicago on foot: a bewildering pixie named Glimmer, and Claudia, the voice on the radio who may be the only other human still alive.

Static Mayhem, a mainstream novel that weaves elements of Fairy Tale, Science Fiction and Horror into a contemporary setting, tells his story. Harrison's journey reveals a North America whose human population has been replaced by dinosaurs, demons and dragons, and whose infrastructure has been reduced to a smattering of buildings holding artifacts from Earth's past and future. For all the surreal obstacles of his environment, his greatest challenge proves to be the care of two young survivors, separately orphaned and in clear need of a parent. Their eventual arrival in Chicago is punctuated by his arrest, and after clearing himself and establishing a life in this new cradle of civilization, he finds that his unanswered questions pale in importance to his new family.

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For a thousand years civilized realms have lived in the shadow of the ratmen, a vicious warrior race kept in check by their willingness to slaughter one another. But now the necromancer Demos Azari has summoned a demon lord to gather the ratmen under one banner and march on the lands of men and dwarves. Only one group of heros, the Magician Aaron, the halfling Walley Highspirt, the Paladin Thomas Grey, the dwarf Maximilian, and the dark elf Anastazja hold to key to stopping Demos before the world is engulfed in darkness.

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