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The ruler of Ferenis has an open mind and listens carefully to news from the east. He wants to hear the stories of his visitors, especially the five extraordinary women.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

39 - Five Recollections

I Wish Book 4: Chapter 12

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Shannon O'Reilly was bullied and everything his older sister wasn't. When his sister Sarah gives him a chance to change things through a single wish things don't go as planned.

 
 

I Wish: Book 4
Chapter 12
Troupe

By
Amethyst
“Very funny,” I replied, rolling my eyes. “It wasn’t like I intended to do any of that.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 35

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Part 35: Evacuation

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

The eyes of both my Fae parents widened in surprise and my Mahair asked in a hushed tone, “Taelya, how do you know that name?”

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Part 34: Answers

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

Now that Mahair had answered most of my pressing questions I turned to Narek with a serious expression. “Get talking. Why the hell am I your daughter?”

I Wish Book 4: Chapter 11

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Shannon O'Reilly was bullied and everything his older sister wasn't. When his sister Sarah gives him a chance to change things through a single wish things don't go as planned.

 
 

I Wish: Book 4
Chapter 11
Healing

By
Amethyst
I looked away in shame as I nodded. “I’ve been wanting to check on how you were doing, but we’re here because a Celestial named Xuriel told me that your troupe might have a spirit healer.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 33

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Part 33: Red Dawn

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Holy shit,” Lissany sputtered beside me. “How did she live through that?”

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Part 32: Tension

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

For a moment there Rei just stood in the bathroom doorway gazing at me with the towel hanging around his waist forming a noticeable tent. “Uhhh… maybe I should go take another cold shower.”

The Voyage of the Visund -38-

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The Visund must depart for its next port of call. Maralin has returned to join the farewells before the Norse ship travels the short distance to Ferenis - and another heroes' welcome. Their host, however, has a surprise for some of them.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

38 - Another Day, Another Country

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 31

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Part 31: Heated

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“So?” Nishalle said with a shrug and a grin after taking another shot. “I like being crazy.”

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Part 30: More Questions than Answers

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Hey everyone,” I called out as placed them all, but alas no Narek. “You’ve been working on my special order with Hadrick and Denise, right Ashura? How are they coming along?”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 29

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Part 29: Team Spirit

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Oh, you know me, Your Highness,” my Guardian said crossing her fingers and wearing a reckless grin. “Crazy and I are like this.”

The Voyage of the Visund -37-

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Eriana decides to hold a court of her crew to deal with several outstanding issues. The Epp Ale is explained, the Norse residents of Forguland wish to return to Palarand with their wives and a missing crew member is discussed. Later, one of the residents may have a solution for the absence of a pilot for the onward journey.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

37 - Eriana Holds Court

Selkie(Revised)

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Following feedback this is an expanded and slightly revised version of my Selkie' short
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Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 28

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Part 28: Is This the End?

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

Rob was the first one of us to speak, voicing what we were all thinking. “Well, this fucking sucks.”

The Voyage of the Visund -36-

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The morning after the day before, and almost all of the Norse are worse for wear. Ursula suddenly discovers that she has a crisis on her hands.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

36 - Hangover!

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 27

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Part 27: Complications

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

Narek wore a frown once more as he asked, “Everyone there is alright then?”

Summer's Current 2: Witch Corps- Chapters 18-19

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Celebrity and prestige? In the Current? How much fame can Artemis Dell and Chance take?

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 26

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Part 26: Battle Royal

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

And he thought that Nishalle and I could be scary?

The Voyage of the Visund -35-

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As the epic Battle of Boldan's Rock had resulted in some unavoidable casualties, Eriana feels obliged to return there with her men to pay their respects. With every Einnlander aboard, as well as Ursula and Tyra, the Visund crosses the Sirrel to the scene of the second, more bloody, battle. But since that time Eriana has matured and now views her earlier decisions in a different light.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

35 - At Gylfi's Rest

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 25

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Part 25: Jhashaira

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“So why are you doing this? You seem really nice, but I don’t want your fiancée to get mad at you.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 24

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Part 24: Confrontation

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Goddess!! Could you, like not be an asshole for just one fucking minute?!” Willow hissing from atop my shoulder added punctuation to my own anger.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 23

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Part 23: Relationships

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

"Ick, I know that she’s a Fae like me and probably loves a good romp as much as any of us, but she’s my Mahair and I do not want that picture in my head, especially with Narek’s presumed participation," I thought to myself bitterly.

The Voyage of the Visund -34-

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The Visund has left Joth to resume its journey upstream. After an easy leg and an awkward approach, the ship reaches Forguland, where the crew are hailed as heroes. A chance remark means that Maralin has some explaining to do, and a signature means Eriana must also explain herself.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

34 - A Heroes' Welcome

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 22

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Part 22: Future Tense

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Really? Have a little maturity people, this is fucking important,” I thought to myself with a groan.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 21

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Part 21: Escort Mission

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Rock, meet hard place,” I heard Lark mutter.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 20

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Part 20: One of Us

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“You made her swallow your seed? Uhhh… that sounds kind of dirty,” Pete pointed out.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 19

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Part 19: Taelya

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

I felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around me and then Daenyss’s concerned voice asked, “Mistress, are you alright? You’re crying. Did you get some shampoo in your eyes?”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 18

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Part 18: Settling In

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Try not to worry, I’m sure you’ll handle him fine again, not that he’ll get the chance to do anything else. Lissany and I will be watching him,” Nishalle assured me.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 17

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Part 17: Dinner Party

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“That would be totes awesome, Your Highness!”

The Voyage of the Visund -33-

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The Visund departs Joth to resume its journey upstream. All are looking forward to the journey, glad to be afloat once more. Tackling the tricky currents, the Visund narrowly avoids a collision while Tyra has an unexpected proposal.

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A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

33 - On the Sirrel Again

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 16

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Part 16: Return to the Glade

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Is something the matter Sheriff? Is this a no parking zone or something?” I teased.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 15

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Part 15: Fairy Tale

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Umm, was that supposed to do something invisible, because I don’t see anything happening,” Grell silently inquired.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 14

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Part 14: Growing Up

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Tooth F…” Rei, who was looking particularly androgynous since she awoke, didn’t even finish the word before staring at me and then sighing. “Okay sweetie, you’ve had your joke, now please let us go back to sleep.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 13

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Part 13: Daenyss.

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“What’s the veer jayith?” Lissany asked in confusion.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 12

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Part 12: Nobody Expects...

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“What the hell happened here?” Pete asked as we looked over the bodies.

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 11

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Part 11: Girls' Day

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“Don’t look at me,” Nishalle stated with a frown. “I’m the younger sister, I was supposed to receive the talk not give it to her.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 10

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Part 10: Crime and Punishment

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

Nakir approached me, offering an ornate dagger. “As first-wronged, the honor of first cut goes to you Your Highness.”

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 9

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Part 9: Autumn Court in Session

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“I do not really care for clothes myself Your Highness, but I think you’ll look very fetching in this,” Naerysse offered with a smile.

Scald-Crow 1: Chapter 14 - In Nemain's Shadow

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Chapter 14 - In Nemain’s Shadow

Early Evening, November 5th, 2007 - Harborview Hospital

Book 3 - Explorer

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The Visund finally departs Joth on its delayed voyage towards the upper reaches of the river Sirrel. Several of the countries to be visited are known friends, where the crew are sure of an honest welcome, but there are others who are not so keen to have such a strange vessel appear in their waters.

Book 1 - Castaway

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The Norse long ship Visund departs Dekarran for an exploratory trip upstream along the great river Sirrel. The aim is to call at many of the countries which line the rivber banks, most of which took part in the recently concluded war.

Along the way a castaway is discovered. What is then revealed changes the plans of all concerned, and reveals tensions few knew existed.

The Voyage of the Visund -32-

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After the grakh attack the locals are naturally interested in the creatures, so Wallesan exhibits the carcass in the Great Hall. Ursula obtains permission to join the Visund and spends the morning packing. Maralin returns later with news and the following morning the Visund departs.

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The Voyage of the Visund

A tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

32 - Greetings and Farewells

Apocalypse Dawn: First Light - Part 8

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Part 8: Friend or Fae?

When Caleb's sister offers to get him and Jess an opportunity to play-test a new Virtual Reality MMORPG, Caleb's vacation just may change his life and the lives of those close to him forever.

 

“I… I don’t know if I ever want to try that again,” I said into her shoulder, taking a deep breath to steady myself.

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