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“What do you do here, darling?” The girl started, then blinked as she spun around, as if there were someone else sitting here the woman could’ve been talking to. Leyla Isles let a coy smile curl her lips. “I meant you, sweetie.” The girl fluttered her lashes a second time; then she ducked her head,…
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Full name: Ashton Conley Powers: not awakened yet One of the three children named in the prophecy to defeat the Soul-Stealer. Introverted and inquisitive, Ash is fascinated by the world around him. He enjoys tinkering with his models when he’s not doing schoolwork or spending time with his friends. Because Ash has to use sign…
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I once found myself on the Wizarding World website, scrolling through articles on everything from obscure bits of lore to writers engaging in debates about various “what ifs.” Then I stumbled upon one with an intriguing argument—what would change if Dumbledore had told Harry about the prophecy earlier? Many of us would guess Harry would’ve…
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How would you categorize this story? A lore-rich, slow-buildup, alt-universe urban fantasy about kids going to a magic school. Even though the MCs are children, I didn’t write this as a kids’ series. It’s an exploration of the idea of a chosen child through the lens of an adult writer. We deal with multiple storylines,…
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Forget everything you know about theme—every high school English class, Instagram reel, and obscure blog post on the internet. Theme is misunderstood—and it’s time we set the record straight. Theme is not a fable. It’s not an after-school special; a story that only exists for the purpose of teaching you a moral message. So what…
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I like cats, so…here you go. He was used to noises in the alleys. But unlike the mortals, Dante didn’t fear them. Sounds were harmless—or they meant fresh prey. He was familiar with the slithering of a rat, or the rustling of a raccoon, or the pecking of a bird. But this one…this one, he…
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One of the biggest mistakes people make in the world of fandom is assuming we’re supposed to like prequel-era Anakin Skywalker. Now, this isn’t to say he can’t be your favorite character, or that you can’t appreciate the nuances of his journey to the dark side. I don’t mean he can’t be a character you…
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There are three types of people trying to give you writing advice on the internet: Which kind is the most useful to find; and how can you even tell who is who? First off, let’s figure out what each of these categories looks like. People Who Seek Self-Validation The core of their philosophy is to…
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This story was inspired by the architecture and histories of older college campuses. Surely there must be ghosts hanging around at least a few of them? Closing her eyes didn’t really help. The room cloaked in darkness, with only a crooked thread of light to peek out from between the curtains. If Khloe squinted, she…
