Book 4 Chapter 18 - Direwald Diaries - The Maevis Matter Part 6
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Book 5 Chapter 22 "The Burden of Protection Part 9 - Reunion"
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In Part 8, the trio trekked deeper inland towards the Portal. Despite the morningside time of day, the journey grew darker, forcing Phrixus to light the way with his alchemy. While travelling, conjecture over the owner of the unexpected footprints led the group to entertain the possibility the prints may have belonged to Garret’s uncle, Melchior. Much like Garret, Melchior undertook the family mission to keep the portal secure, but something occurred which caused Melchior to go supposedly mad. This incident caused mentions of him to be removed from discussion and the Westdown family...
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Book 5 Chapter 21- "New Year, New Me"
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Living forever sounds like a gift, but have you ever thought about the down sides. The main character in this week's story knows them first hand. Join him on the first day of a new year as he prepares for a new life. New Year, New Me - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Bonus Chapter - "Planet Wars"
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This bonus chapter is a little writing nugget from Chris' past. It's the very first story he ever wrote when he was 10 years old. Growing up in the Star Wars age, Chris was heavily influenced by the original trilogy and all the associated sci-fi that was around at the time. This story was written in 1978. Below are the individual pages, complete with images! So maybe this makes it less of a book and more of a graphic novel?
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Book 5 Chapter 20 "The Burden of Protection Part 8 - At the Gate"
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In Part 7, Garret’s ship, captained by Chandra, left the wild and wooly port town of Camp Trollblood heading west toward their final destination - the portal. It became apparent that Chandra and Garret had a fling in the not-to-distant past. Chandra hoped to rekindle their passions, but Garret sidelined her, citing his duty and the cramped confines of the ship as his main reasons.
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Book 5 Chapter 19 - "Welcome to Toran Station"
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In this week's story an accountant makes a trip to a distant space station that he once visited as a child. The station does not quite live up to the nostalgia he has built up for it. Welcome to Toran Station - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book 5 Chapter 18 "The Burden of Protection Part 7 - Reach the Shore"
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In Part 6, Garret and Phrixus made their way through the rough and tumble port town known as Camp Trollblood. They were in search of the sailing vessel owned by Garret and its captain, Chandra. They found the captain, and her crew in the midst of escaping from the angry pursuit of another group of sailors. Chandra displayed some of her own mystique by revealing a magical flaming blade, and a living tattoo of a dragon on her skin. Using said magic, Chandra and her crew were able to escape to her ship, having a surprising reunion with Garret and Phrixus in the process. The trio, along with...
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Book5 Chapter 17 - "Success"
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An inventor achieves his greatest success... but at what cost. Success - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book5 Chapter 16 - "The Burden of Protection Part 6 - Seaside Escape"
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In Part 5, Garret and Phrixus survived the temptatious visions of the Fallen Paladin Lenore Drache and completed the portion of their necessary ritual combining both Garret’s blood and the blood from the spirit. Leaving the tower, the pair made a detour to the town of Camp Trollblood. On this journey, Phrixus revealed the accident which led to his red-pupiled eyes. Garret returned the favor by explaining the unsolved mystery behind his bleeding nose. In the town, the pair hope to find a safer journey to the Portal Garret is sworn to protect and keep sealed. Garret is convinced he knows...
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Book 5 Chapter 15 - "The Escape"
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When a man who is down on his luck comes across a bar that is too good to be true what will it mean for his future? The Escape - Written and read by Wayne Cole Intro and Outtro music is "Fantasy Motion" by Alexander Nakarada
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Book 5 Chapter 14 - "Sunset"
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In today's chapter, marroned on a lonely island, a warrior makes his final stand.
info_outlineIn 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?