Fantasy

  • “The Crown”

    “The Crown”

    “Are you ready?” If there was ever a pair of eyes she could face with the truth, they’d be his. Ivy searched them for a moment, sifting through the memories in those soft blue irises. Then she reached for Kaiden’s hands, drawing on the warmth that closed around her fingers. A small smile twitched her…

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  • Why the Prophecy in Harry Potter Doesn’t Work

    I’m a sucker for a good prophecy. The trope of the Chosen One may be clichéd; but I’ll never get tired of a melodramatic tale of a fated hero versus an insurmountable evil. But that doesn’t mean all prophecies are created equal. Take the one from Harry Potter, for example. “The one with the power…

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  • How to Handle Multiple POVs

    First person and third person limited are the choices of trend nowadays. When you open a book, chances are you’ll either see a narration from one single person’s point of view, with little insight given elsewhere; or the entire narrative told from behind the MC’s eyes. But it’s also possible to handle more than one…

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  • “The Pen”

    “The Pen”

    He flicked the pen in his hands, as carelessly as if it were just a cheap device purchased at the dollar store. Which it might’ve been. Despite the whispers Joel had heard, the pen had yet to exhibit any special abilities, other than the ability to dispense ink. The neon light of the passing signs…

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  • I Try to Remember the Plot of “Harry Potter”

    I’ve long toyed with the idea of an audacious Harry Potter fic, where I attempt to fix all the plot holes and whip the characters into something resembling a consistent shape. Or, at the least, just re-plot all seven books so they make more sense. I haven’t quite gotten around to that yet; but amid…

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  • Character Profile – Elodie

    Full name: Elodie Sweeney Powers: not awakened yet Dedicated and poised, Elodie is a hard worker and a caring friend. Though she’s about to receive the most stringent test of her loyalties upon starting at the House of the Scroll… Her family descends from old Castillan nobility, bestowing upon her the title of Viscountess. EXCERPT…

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  • Book Review – “Impossible Creatures” by Katherine Rundell

    Check out the corresponding Goodreads post here! I was pretty tame in my analysis over there; but I had a lot more (admittedly salty and spoiler-laden) thoughts–so I figured, what better use than to commission them for my blog? Obligatory disclaimer: these are my opinions. This is in no way a commentary on anything other…

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  • Character Profile – Ricky

    Full name: Lavía’Ricardo Powers: bubble Shy yet eager, Ricky remains a friendly, hopeful child despite the hardships that paved his early life experiences. He’s just as willing to provide a comforting hug as he is to snuggle on an offered shoulder. He’s been a talented singer since he was a small child. EXCERPT Deni jogged…

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  • Why Do The Redemption Arcs Fail in Harry Potter?

    Harry Potter features the outright or implied redemptions of several characters—most notably Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, and Regulus Black. But, even in the cases where the character is supposed to have made a complete switch, their motivations and behaviors still don’t make complete sense with someone who’s begun to understood the evil they’ve committed, and…

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  • Character Profile – Hayden

    Full name: Hayden Alve-Sacha Caerleon Powers: emotional and physical darkness Intuitive and pensive, Hayden picks up on a lot more than most kids his age. He enjoys equal parts solitude and companionship, and is happy merely sitting and reading in silence with his friends. Hayden is fluent in four different languages. EXCERPT Hayden tiptoed into…

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