BOOK ONE: THE DARK MATRIARCH Thirty-six hundred years had passed since her last visit to the blue dot in the distance she once called home. Briefly, Chava wondered how those awaiting her arrival would receive her. Meanwhile, Inez and Clara Mac Paidin stood, breathlessly, gazing …
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THE RISKY REUNION BLARJORD DYRRHEIM – PRESENT DAY The demon queen stood atop the stone fortress surveying the vast expanse that was her desert kingdom. “Their father’s demise was a necessary step to ensure our control of all three children.” Valdis turned to face her …
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THE MAGICAL LEGACY PORTLAND, OREGON – 16 YEARS IN THE FUTURE Ross and Faith Mac Paidin didn’t expect to die on their way home from the dance. Saturday evening, Faith put on her favorite dress; a beautiful red and navy chiffon with white collar and …
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THE KIDNAPPING KING STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – PRESENT DAY The abyss was dark and formless. Millions of tiny, bright lights were speeding past as Inez Mac Paidin traveled, at high speed, through space and time. Thoughts were only a blur in this dis-embodied state. She felt …
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THE GOLDEN TELESCOPE PORTLAND, OREGON – NINE YEARS AGO The butler materialized into the nursery on a hot and muggy summer night. Standing invisible and undetected in the far corner of the room, he discovered three young children, sleeping soundly, each one in their own …
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I’ve been thinking about all the kind offers people are putting out to help alleviate the stress many of us are feeling during this crazy time of Covid-19, and I wanted to do something, too. My deadline for having the manuscript for Book Two: The …
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