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The Black Herons - Chapter 17

Don't get attached, Kit forced on herself. Don't let them care about you.

She closed her eyes, shuddering. All she had to do was remind herself.

Forsake your name, and carry on.

But her heart would be her greatest enemy.

Viv wasn't the only one here cursed with feelings.

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A small excerpt from Chapter 17 of The Black Herons, which is up on Wattpad!

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Katelyn Crae-Zhao 💝

Here's Katelyn, another major character of mine and a total bundle of sunshine! ☀️💖

She's lived in New Harbor for a few months, and she's just there to study journalism. She's actually from Seattle. But as she's aspiring to become a reporter, she's stuck working as a waitress.

(She absolutely hates working in the food industry, but her customer service skills are ✨️exceptional✨️)

It's like you wouldn't even suspect that she hates her job. 😌

Anyway, in relation to Speedfire, she doesn't know Matt personally, so she only knows his Speedfire persona. She really wants to help people as much as he does. ❤️‍🔥

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Oh hi there Seth, what brings you here? :)

You can read The Eternal Dusk five pages ahead on Patreon!

Special thanks to @sweetiepeabooks for doing the flat colors on this page!

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Harry Faresoul 💜

Another oc!! This is Harry, who I would best describe as a walking green flag. ☺️💖

Harry is hardworking and successful in what he does. He also cares about the well-being of other people. Even if certain scandals and conflicts in the area are worrying him, he's still willing to put others before himself. He's a great guy. 😌

I'm having fun working on these ref sheets!! Still, they're really simple, but I just want to get visuals of my characters out there 🥹

And after talking with my sister, there's a good chance I'll be publishing my first book soon. Potentially. 🙏

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Chapter 16 - The Black Herons

"You're not the first person to have stolen a Core Stone...And you won't be the last."

Chapter 16 of The Black Herons is now on Wattpad! Viv and the team meet with Vice President Agnes to discuss the next heist, and he has his own secrets to share.

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The Black Herons - Act II 🌐

Here's some new art featuring Naomi for Act 2 of The Black Herons!

The new chapters are now on Wattpad!

https://www.wattpad.com/story/378509829-the-black-herons

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Jason Streak

Another reference sheet for another oc!! ✨️

Here is Jason Streak, a major character in this wip! He is the current CEO of Streak Corporation, a weapons manufacturer in New Harbor, and he is the boss of Madeline Ellis (who I shared previously).

He's also Christine's uncle! ❤️

As the CEO, he actually does a lot for the city. He enjoys investing in charities and other developments to help the city grow. Streak does have a strict side to him, and he's a pretty reserved person. But he's gotta balance that charm and strict side when running the business.

Of course, some scandals connected to his business potentially put him in danger, so here's where the plot begins. 👀

Okay, I won't go info dumping just yet, but here is Jason Streak's proper introduction! Also, if you're reading The Black Herons, you might find a younger version of this guy show up at some point.

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Madeline Ellis 💚

I've started doing more reference sheets again! Time for more ocs!!

Okay, so here's Madeline. She is Matt's older sister and a major character from that book I'm working on. Because she takes on a promotion at the company she works for, she and her brother move to New Harbor. And that's pretty much the start of their story 🫠

Madeline is a pretty complex character and has a strong personality. Like her brother, she's stubborn, but in very different ways. She holds herself up and goes through a lot of hardships, but she doesn't let anything bring her down.

Honestly, her biggest issue is dealing with her brother's antics. They love each other, but they definitely get on each other's nerves. 🙃

Anyway, this wip has come a really long way. I'm preparing to share more about it as the days go by. Like this book is my baby. 📖

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The Black Herons & The Lost Ones

New updates for The Black Herons and The Lost Ones (short stories)!

Chapter 13 of The Black Herons is now available, featuring the next heist for the team.

And "Ride Away" is available in The Lost Ones. A flash fiction story with a dash of horror, also set in Death Valley, California.

You can read both stories on Wattpad!

The Black Herons:

The Black Herons - Chapter 13 - Viv West - Wattpad

Ride Away:

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Chapter 12 of The Black Herons is ready to read!

The heist at Haven Hall is underway, and Viv uses her newfound abilities to her advantage.

Follow Naomi's perspective to learn more about Haven Hall as the herons complete this next heist!

https://www.wattpad.com/story/378509829-the-black-herons

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Happy Holidays!

Here's a quick drawing of Matt w/ Christmas cookies and a sweater! Hope everyone had an amazing season! 💝🎄

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"If the Master were to declare a favorite among his creations, I know it would be Alka. She represents everything these beasts should strive to be; fierce, loyal, and capable. But most importantly, she is not hesitant to bite where it hurts most." - The Mistress

Fun fact: tigers are my favorite big cats. :)

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New short story on Wattpad!

The Art of Justice!

Caroline, a young sculptor, is on the brink of losing her business, and it doesn't help that her partner is always getting into trouble.

As the holidays bring in waves of extra work, Caroline believes she is faced with a dilemma. In order to save her shop, she may possibly have to end her relationship.

https://www.wattpad.com/1499444549-the-lost-ones-short-stories-the-art-of-justice

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Three more short stories are coming to The Lost Ones on Wattpad! 🌳

You can read the collection so far here:

https://www.wattpad.com/story/370538148-the-lost-ones-short-stories

And watch the teaser trailer on YouTube:

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Stars in the city are nonexistent, but Christine appreciates the sky anyway 😊

They actually got lucky and saw some planets 🌌

I love this alien meme trend and needed to do it with these two sillies. Matt and Christine kinda fit the vibe.

Original meme from @/lilalienz4ever on Twitter

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Half-body commission done for takomarcus on Instagram!

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☀️ Sham & Viv 🪽

Hello!! 💜✨️

I've been wanting to draw these two together for a little while now, and this idea for a server icon just hit me!! So here is the new server icon for the Gemini Valley Discord server! 💖♊️

I love these silly protagonists, and Panda and I felt they'd be the perfect pair to represent our community, since we're both currently posting their stories. 🐰

Sham belongs to @panda-paradise

And you can read her comic, The Eternal Dusk, here @eternalduskcomic or on WEBTOON and ComicFury! 🌙

And you can read The Black Herons on Wattpad! 🖤🩵

Discord Server:

https://discord.gg/KEDHA7JB3s