Book 5 Footnotes - The Burden of Protection
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Hello, and thank you for lsitening to this Footnotes episode explaining both the products I used and approach I took in building the characters and "world" for this story. First up, let's display the cards for the characters. Garret's Cards Phrixus' Cards Chandra's Cards Here are the links to the products I used. I recommend all of these either as writing prompts or just idea generators. This was a very fun process to undertake. (which generated the two word plot prompt)
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Book 5 Chapter 4 - "The Burden of Protection Part 1 - Garret's Mission"
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In this chapter, we begin a new serial story, meeting the first character, Garret, and learn of his mission. This serial also begins a new writing experiment where the characters and plot are randomly generated through the use of cards and tables.
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Book 5 Chapter 3 - "Regret"
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In this week's story a bitter old man living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse has to come to terms with his choices. Regret - written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book 5 Chapter 2 - "My Person"
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This week's story takes us into the mind of a dog. My Person - Written and Read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book 5 Chapter 1 - ""Broadcasts"
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To kick off Book 5, we have a bonus chapter. Two stories of the supernatural dealt through the airwaves.
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Book 4 Chapter 21 "Bonus Chapter - Becca and Trevor"
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In the final chapter of Book 4, we have a bonus chapter with a unifying theme, but different genres.
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Book 4 Chapter 20 - "Even An Evil Genius Procrastinates"
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Sometimes even the most intelligent people do not truly understand their own motivations. In this week's story an Evil Genius makes excuses for his choices while doing everything except take over the world. Even an Evil Genius Procrastinates - Written and Read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book 4 Chapter 19 - "Direwald Diaries - The Maevis Matter Part 7"
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In our previous entry, taking the advice of the enigmatic and mysterious madam, K, Maevis and Eli began the journey to take the young girl home. Home to a mansion on the hill, where Maevis’ mother is believed to be a demonspawn beast known as a Botiskin. The pair began the lonely trek, with Eli doing his best to calm the nerves of the child. Upon reaching the house, Eli took care to approach in darkness, ignoring the lit path to the door. As storm clouds gathered in the west, replacing the setting sun, the door to the mansion opened.
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Book 4 Chapter 18 - Direwald Diaries - The Maevis Matter Part 6
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In our previous entry, Maevis and Eli met with the enigmatic and mysterious K. Just the letter, not the full name. Eli pleaded with K to keep the young Maevis hidden in K’s brothel, but in an unexpected twist, K refused, instead telling Eli that K needs to bring the girl home to her mother - who is suspected of being able to transform into a beast known as a Botiskin. A beast that may have bitten young Maevis. Now the gunslinger faces a tough decision: Does he go and face the threat of what Maevis’ mother may be, or does he find a different solution?
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Book 4 Chapter 17 - "Alone in the Dark"
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This week's story is a tale of terror, a tale of mystery, and a tale of you. Alone in the Dark - Written and Read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
info_outlineWe continue the serial story of "The Maevis Matter" in the Direwald Diaries. In our previous entry, Eli the gunslinger decided to take Maevis to a doctor to investigate the cause of the strange, pinprick-like bites on her arm. Maevis claimed they came from her mother, after she transformed into a monster. Concerned, but skeptical, the doctor Eli brought the young girl to was a Ticker, a half-human, half-clockwork being. Known only as “Doc,” the being confirmed that the bites may have come from a Botiskin, a term used to describe the offspring of a human and demon. Faced with this news, Eli must now decide if he wants to accept Maevis’ offer to hire him to kill his mother.