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Shadowstrings - Part 3 - A Lions Roar

Leo  The morning sun slants through the glass-paneled windows of my room, casting a golden glow over the space. I stretch, feeling the pull of muscles that have grown accustomed to comfort and power. This room, with its velvet curtains and antique furniture, is as much a reflection of me as the lion’s head crest above my bed. Lavish, bold, and undeniably superior.  I roll out of bed, my feet…

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In Shadowed Soil

Whispered words, we cast this spell, Where shadows weave and darkness dwells. In the depths where skulls entwine, Let the midnight roots align. Find the one who sows the night, In cursed ground, where fears take flight. Twisted vines in blackened hue, Grow in places light withdrew. By bone and ash, by ancient lore, We summon strength from what’s no more. Let the echoes of the…

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Chapter 2 - Echoes of the Past 

Zuri  The bell above the door chimes softly as I step into the shop, the familiar scent of dried sage and lavender washing over me. The place is exactly as I left it –shelves lined with jars of crushed roots and leaves, bundles of herbs hanging from the ceiling, and a faint glow from the enchanted lanterns I keep burning in the corners. But tonight, the shop feels different. The shadows cling to…

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ShadowStrings - A Night in Embers

Lyra The bar is packed tonight, an electric mix of human and fey, their contrasting auras clashing, mingling in the dim light. The scent of beer and magic hangs heavy in the air, a heady combination that makes me feel both at home and on edge. My guitar hums with energy as I strum the opening chords, the notes cutting through the murmur of conversation and clinking glasses. I’m in the middle of…

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Spell of Shadows

By moon’s bleak grace and nights deep veil, I call upon the darkened trail. Wings of twilight, shadows blend, Craft this potion, let darkness mend. *** Crimson tears and moonlit fright, Brews of despair in the dead of night. Ancient roots and whispered lies, Bind this elixir, where sorrow flies. *** In the Fae’s heart, where shadows twist, I invoke the curse, the darkness kissed. From…

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ShadowStrings: A Faerie's Rebellion.

Prologue The air in the Berg is thick with secrets tonight, a weight that presses against my chest as I move silently through the underbrush. the sky is deep, bruised purple, heavy with the promise of rain, but it’s the shadows that I watch, not the heavens. The shadows are alive here, whispering truths that most would rather not hear. I pause at the edge of the clearing, my hand brushing…

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August/ September AllAbtWriting Challenge – Blood’s Embrace: A Himokinetic Survival.

August/ September AllAbtWriting Challenge – Blood’s Embrace: A Himokinetic Survival. #DarkFantasy; #HellionBlackwood; #AllAbtWriting; #WritingChallenge; #FlashFiction

THE BRIEF: Write a scene in which your character finds themselves in a crisis/emergency situation. Show us how your character responds. Your character does not necessarily have to be the hero of the piece. Write no more than 250 words. Submit your entry here or paste your entry into the form below by midnight on 30 September 2023. Writing Tips: Don’t explain your character’s thoughts and…

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Twilight's Enchantment: Yearning of Mystical Moments

Twilight's Enchantment: Yearning of Mystical Moments #DailyPromot; #BlogPrompt; #Wordpress; #Twilight; #African; #Write;

What’s your favorite time of day? I may not always enjoy the magical climate of Thulamela, but I find solace in the sub tropical highland that Sarge has managed to maintain under dystopian circumstances. The world beyond may be shrouded in post-apocalyptic darkness, yet the local birds, with the vibrant plumage and enchanting songs, offer a touch of allure, reminding me that magic really does…

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Chronicles of the Cursed: The Odyssey of Chase.

Chronicles of the Cursed: The Odyssey of Chase. #EternalDescent; #MysteriousJourney; #SupernaturalSaga; #DarkFantasy; #VampyreChronicles; #EternalDescent; #MysteriousJourney; #SupernaturalSaga; #ImmortalityQuest; #EnigmaticHero; #IntriguingDiary;

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Unveiling the Ten most Captivating Dark Fantasy Films

DailyPrompt - What are your top ten favorite movies? Unveiling the Ten most Captivating Dark Fantasy Films #Wordpress; #Blog; #HellionBlackwood; #DarkFantasy

Daily writing promptWhat are your top ten favorite movies?View all responses In the dimly lit corners of Thulamela Estate’s library, where ancient tomes whisper secrets of forgotten realms, I, Hellion Blackwood, extend an invitation to traverse the boundless landscape of cinematic enchantment. As per the Daily prompt question, I present my selection of ten dark fantasy and psychological horrors…

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Ink'd Chronicles: Exploring the Mystique of G’s tattoo Studio

Ink'd Chronicles: Exploring the Mystique of G’s tattoo Studio. #InkedChronicles; #TattooMagic; #ArtAndEnchantment; #HeritageInInk; #SoulfulDesigns; #BeneathTheSurface; #BondsOfInk; #MagicWithinArt; #TalesOnSkin; #GuardiansOfTradition; #FamilyAndPurpose;

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Q and A - Embracing the Shadows

What inspired you to create the world of the African Vampyre Chronicles? Inspiration? It’s as changeable as the South African weather, and yet, as constant as the beating of my heart. I’ve always been drawn to the mystery of shadows, the unexplored alleyways of folklore, and the whispered secrets passed down through generations. Africa, with its diverse cultures, ancient civilizations, and the…

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The Veins of Shadows. - The 2023 Writers College -Short Story Competition Entry

The atmosphere inside Sarge’s bar is thick with enchantment, the air buzzing with whispers of arcane secrets. The soft glow of mystical light bathes the room, casting ethereal shadows on the worn wooden tables, revealing the otherworldly creatures that occupy the space. The flickering candles on the walls emit a fragrance of aged parchment and exotic herbs, intertwined with the scent of aged…

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Daily Prompt: Rhapsody of Words, Writers Serenade.

Daily Prompt: Rhapsody of Words, Writers Serenade. #CaptivatingVerse; #InkAndEmotion; #WordplayMagic ; #SoulfulExpression ; #RhythmsOfLanguage; #HellionBlackwood;

Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses I find solace in the shadows that dance upon the precipice of reality. Writing, particularly in the realm of dark fantasy, is a conduit through which I navigate the labyrinth corridors of my mind and give voice to the dark whispers of the unknown. Ink stained fingers, dance with grace, Upon the canvas of empty space,…

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Whispers of Enchantment - A day in the Mystical Herb Garden

#Diary Entry - Whispers of Enchantment - A day in the Mystical Herb Garden. #HellionBlackwood; #SupernaturalChronicles;#MagicalEncounters #MysticalJourney;#WizardryWonders #BondsOfLegacy #AfricanMagic #EtherealMelodies #UnveilingSecrets #CaptivatingCam

August 14, 2078 Dear Diary  Today was a journey into the heart of mysticism and camaraderie as I spent the day alongside Sarge, our indomitable wizard and eldest member of the supernatural family. Amidst the herb-scented embrace of his garden, Sarge unveiled facets of his life that shimmered with both darkness and light.  In the embrace of his garden, a symphony of herbs and plants whispered…

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Paranormal Arguments - June/July Flash Fiction Challenge- AllabtWriting

Paranormal Arguments - June/July Flash Fiction Challenge- AllabtWriting #DarkFantasy; #Writing Challenge; #HellionBlackwood;

Claws scratching across the rough mahogany table. Fingers snarling through unruly hair. It’s a cacophony of chaos. Sarge, big and brutish, brandishes an argument as subtle as a sledgehammer, words smashing against Xavier’s icy rebuff. Chase and G, always on the periphery, throw in jabs, like punctuation marks. I watch from the shadows, this calamitous chorus of discord, my family. “Fuck Mun’s…

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Important things to carry with you, in the African Vampyre Chronicles

#DailyWritingPrompt - What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? #Dailyprompt; #Wordpress; #Write; #HellionBlackwood; #DarkFantasy; #WritingCommunity; #BloggingCommunity

Daily writing promptWhat is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?View all responses My most vital companion is my leather-bound journal. Its pages a portal to realms I seek to unravel, a canvas upon which I paint the words that breathe life into my supernatural. As with any writer, I too carry the intangible weight of curiosity. It’s the driving force that compels us to…