#The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast

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ULTRAMagic Interval Chapter 21

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Aelia’s familiar returned rather quickly and what it told her was not good. She stood up with a serious look on her face. “We need to find Orion right now.”

“Dang it, I knew something was off…” Will noted as he got up. “We should have gone with him.”

“Faustus, go warn Milan,” Aelia instructed. “I’ll inform the headmaster while…” As she said that, Orion ran by, heading straight towards the stage.

“Well that solves that issue…” Faustus remarked.

Several students were concerned and Milan had overheard this commotion. He quickly noticed Orion and went right to him. “Orion, what’s the matter?” he asked as he got down and put his hand on the boy’s shoulder.

“Beth… be-beth…” he was trying to catch his breath.

“Bethany?” Orion nodded. Milan could definitely sense something coming. “Will, Faustus, come down here for a moment…” he called out as he stood up.

Things went deathly silent, with the tension mounting. Right before Will and Faustus started to move, screaming could be faintly heard through the closed doors to the hallways. The staff present began to panic as they knew something was wrong. Before anyone could properly react, something burst through the doors with a mighty roar, shattering them to pieces. Milan could see it was Bethany in her manticore form once the dust had settled enough.

“I’ll be taking that boy, if you don’t mind…” she stated, flicking some debris off of her tail.

Orion hid behind Milan as the archmage readied a burning, red orb in his hand. “The Vermilion Manticore, aye? Well ain’t that surprise, no doubt Valentin…”

“NOT IN MY ACADEMY, INSUFFERABLE BEAST!” An older voice roared, cutting Milan off. 

The declaration came from a mage with graying brown hair, dressed in robes that suggested a great deal of authority at the academy. He levitated Bethany up, grabbed something invisible, and sent her flying out of the hall. She tumbled through the academy until coming to a stop outside. The mage then stomped his foot, causing the entire room to shake.

Outside, Bethany got up and collected her bearings. “Ow, probably should’ve seen that coming…” What caught her off guard was two statues that leapt down from the front wall, landing with a massive thud. They were both stone knights standing at seven feet tall, wielding large maces and shields. “Oh great, a welcoming committee…”

Back in the lecture hall, the mage composed himself. “How in Merlin’s beard did she even get into this realm!?”

“Valentin’s doing, I’d imagine,” Milan figured. “Although I never thought him to be one for petty revenge.” He then turned to Orion. “Are you okay?”

He nodded. “Yeah. A little scared, but alright.”

“Oh, Orion, this here is Headmaster Vulcan…”

“Stay by my side, lad. I won’t let that beast touch a single hair on you.”

“Yes sir, thank you,” Orion replied.

Aelia came rushing over with Will and Sam. Faustus had already merged with his partner. “Milan, head back to M.A.I.G. and make sure we haven’t been breached!” Aelia instructed.

“Right! Good call. I’ll send Zoltan over immediately and… argh, should we send Orion back too?”

“No,” said Vulcan. “If this was a coordinated effort. M.A.I.G. should be considered compromised until the threat has been dealt with or we can confirm otherwise.”

“I doubt that, but fair enough,” Milan said as he made his way to the wrecked doorway. “I’m off, be back in a flash!”

Vulcan turned to the staff present. “Don’t just stand there, go help the students and make sure everyone is alright!” They quickly got moving.

“I’m sorry for bringing my nonsense here, headmaster,” said Will.

“Don’t apologize, William. This isn’t your fault…”

“Pretty sure it’s my fault given yesterday,” Orion interjected, causing Vulcan to laugh.

Aelia cleared her throat. “We can discuss this later. William, Samantha, follow me.” As they made their way through the hectic hallways, staff were doing their best to keep everyone calm and get people to safety.

“Here’s hoping Zoltan gets here soon” Will said as they exited through the front entrance.

Aelia chuckled. “I’m surprised you haven’t taken a jab at Zoltan, William…”

“Well, I mean, now's not the time for that.”

Sam giggled. “Progress, Boyo.”

“Hey, he’s a good man. It’s just those mouth breathers on the internet who think he’s bad…”

Bethany was getting tossed about and battered by the statues. She was barely holding her own as it was difficult to sting stone statues and a handful of professors and security were pelting her with spells. The manticore’s hide could fend it all off, but only for so long before she reverted back. She then noticed Aelia, Will, and Sam as she flung one of the knights aside with her tail. Milan was nowhere to be found, concerning her. Her focus was thrown off when a particularly strong fireball from Will hit her.

“Hey, Whiskers!”

Bethany leapt forward with a roar. “WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?”

Will recoiled a little as Bethany stood before him, teeth bared and her warm breath hitting his face. He readied another fireball. “Don’t you dare lay another finger on my son.”

She growled. “You’re lucky you’re not my target today…”

Will was silently panicking as Bethany looked more like a lion this time around. Was this a new power or just how she always was? Regardless, he clenched his fist. “I said leave my son alone!” Will then punched her right in the snout with a flaming fist, causing Bethany to recoil and fall over with a pained roar.

Sam quickly pulled Will back a bit on Aelia’s signal, as Bethany had begun thrashing around widely. Aelia then snapped her fingers, causing giant, thorny vines to emerge from the ground. They began striking Bethany, albeit not as hard as they could. Ideally she wanted to stall until Zoltan got there as she had a hunch Bethany would run again. After repeated assaults from the vines, stone knights, and mages, Bethany reverted back with the attacks stopping. It then occurred to her… her opponents were holding back for some reason.

“Hey! What are you all playing at!?” Bethany demanded to know, sniffling as her burnt nose bled. She then got her answer as the exact individual she feared came running up.

“Hope I’m not late, everyone!” Zoltan announced.

“Fashionably late as usual, Mr. Dracul,” Aelia replied.

As Zoltan laughed in stride, Bethany pulled out one of Valentin’s cards. “GET ME OUT OF HERE!” She screamed at it as she vanished in a flurry of sparks. This took the majority of everyone present off guard.

Zoltan sighed and shook his head. “Again? Will, I’m not that scary, am I?”

“You’re definitely intimidating, I will say…”

Sam thought about it for a second. “Well she is a kid after all…”

“Very true,” Zoltan agreed as he scratched his stubble.

“Is M.A.I.G. safe, Zoltan?” Aelia inquired.

“Indeed. I was a bit stunned when Milan told us what was going on. Now let’s all head back. M.A.I.G. personnel are on the way and Vulcan has everything else taken care of.”

Making their way back to headquarters, the group went straight to the usual conference room for an emergency meeting. Antares, Trumna, Milan, and Reynard were present as Zoltan and the others arrived. The lights of the alarms along the walls were flashing yellow, indicating that the base was on watch. Despite all of this, Orion felt fairly safe, sitting down in his comfy conference chair.

“Oh boy, do we have a SNAFU on our hands…” Trumna declared.

“Not a good first outing as a parent, Private,” Antares chided.

Will groaned. “Hey, I thought it was safe! Despite the feeling I had…”

“Private, when you get a feeling like that, you stay together and call for backup!” Antares snapped. “This is basic training…”

“Captain,” Aelia interrupted. “To be fair to William, it is partially my fault. It was arrogant of me to assume that the academy was impenetrable to Valentin’s machinations.”

“He is a crafty one, Antares,” Milan added.

Just as Antares was about to respond, Jackson walked in. “Sorry I’m late. The base seems to be secure.” He then went over to Orion. “How are you doing, Kiddo?”

“A little shaken, but alright…”

“Tell you what, I’ll sit next to you just in case,” he replied as he sat down and handed  Orion some candy. “Here, have a sucker.”

“Thank you, Jack.”

Jackson then cleared his throat a little. “Weatherman…”

“I know…” Will said with a sigh.

“No need, Jack,” Reynard interjected. “Antares already talked to him.”

There was a slight awkward silence. “So now what?” Faustus asked.

“Well I’d say we need to get Orion to a secure location,” Zoltan replied. “He is a civilian that isn’t authorized to be here after all.”

“Agreed,” Trumna replied. “How quickly could we get him to Camelot, Antares?”

He thought about it for a moment, contemplating the logistics of such a plan. “The closest transports are a couple days out. Furthermore, Camelot has been running into trouble as of late. I firmly believe Despot knows we’re on the way, creating distractions all over the place. Truthfully I’m not sure it’s the safest place right now…”

“Well we have to pick somewhere, gentlemen,” Reynard put in. “I’d say GRENADIER’s HQ, but they are pretty far away…”

“Hey, what about my house?” Sam inquired. “It’s all the way in New York, so he should be safe there.”

Trumna shook his head. “I don’t know, that’s a bit of a gamble.”

“Valentin may be trying to get Orion out of the picture, now that I think about it,” Milan deduced. “But I do trust Randalph Scarfe to keep him safe.”

“Dear, wouldn’t we be playing right into Valentin’s hand though?” Aelia pointed out.

“Yes, but if it keeps Orion safe and gets Valentin to calm down, we should go for it…”

“Wait a second!” Jackson interrupted. “Orion, couldn’t you just scare Valentin again?”

“Yeah, but that doesn’t mean I’m invincible,” Orion answered. “I’m still a kid, you know?”

Will chuckled. “Well, Antonio would definitely make sure he’s safe. You should’ve seen it last year when a couple of anarchist thugs tried to rob us.”

Antares gave a slightly exasperated sigh. “Ah yes, that… we had to cover it up because Antonio used his demon form to beat them within an inch of their life.”

Reynard laughed sympathetically. “Seems like it was a real party. You know? He sounds like the Antonio Pari I met back in the 20s.”

Trumna thought over the idea of Sam’s house in his head. While it was still risky, it was becoming more and more appealing. “Will, can you get a hold of Antonio and Kyu?”

Will looked at the clock. “1 o’clock? Yeah, probably.”

All the way back at Sam’s house, Kyu was typing on his supercomputer. He was processing the data Bran had been sending him while he waited for Randalph to prepare that day’s magic lesson. Taking a sip of his tea, he looked at a framed photo of him, Will, and Sam. He then glanced out the window, watching the trees sway in the wind. Some of the leaves were starting to turn color. His computer beeped and hummed away as it went about its processes.

Despite getting used to the anxiety, it was still eating at him. Kyu really wished they could just come home already. It was nerve wracking to wait for updates on the Red River situation as he had no idea what they would say. It also did not help that he was feeling guilty over not having proper magic skills up until the incident. Kyu was deep in thought over these matters until a notification on his desktop startled him, causing him to nearly spill his tea. Upon reading the message, he rushed down stairs.

“GUYS!” Kyu exclaimed as Randalph was setting up some magic tools and Antonio was watching the television. “Priority message from M.A.I.G.!”

“Oh? what is it?” Randalph inquired.

“Doesn’t matter, let’s get up there” Antonio said as he got up. “Are there others okay?”

“Sounds like it, but Trumna wants to talk to us regardless” Kyu answered.

The three headed up stairs to Kyu’s room, which was a mess of cables, machines, and storage disks. As Antonio and Randalph carefully maneuvered around the clutter, Kyu started the video call. After a moment of the computer setting up a secure connection, a view of a conference room with multiple people in it popped up on the screen. Front and center was Will and Sam, happy to see Kyu and the others again.

“Hey guys!” said Will. “What’s up?”

“Will, Sam!” Antonio exclaimed. “Ain’t you two a sight for sore eyes?”

Kyu chuckled. “Thank you, Antonio. Will, Sam, I’m glad to see you two are alright.”

“Hello, everyone,” Randalph added.

After the greetings were out of the way, Kyu got straight to the point. “Alright, Will, Trumna, what’s the matter?”

“Where do I even begin?” Trumna wondered. “We need you three to look after someone. To put it bluntly, Will and Sam adopted an adolescent astral entity who ruined one of Valentin’s plans. The boy now needs protection as Valentin tried to send Bethany after him.”

The three were speechless. “Well that wasn’t on my bingo card…” Antonio remarked.

“I’m sorry, Trumna, but did you say an astral entity?” Randalph questioned.

“Will, Sam…” Kyu started to say. “Just what in the blue blazes is going on over there?!”

“A lot,” Will replied. “Also Buster is apparently from the Unlight…”

“Yeah, Bran told me about that one.” Kyu scratched under his left feeler and sighed. “Where is he?”

Orion walked over. “Hi, I’m Orion!”

“Nice to meet you, kid,” Antonio replied. “Jeez, Will, I expected you and Sam to get hitched before you brought home a kid. I haven’t even made the arrangements yet. I knew it was only a matter of time, but wow…” The couple were blushing a little.

“Do you guys think you can keep him safe?” Sam asked. “I know it’s a little sudden, but he’s in legitimate danger here.”

“Of course we can,” Antonio agreed. “Kyu?”

“Absolutely, as long as you don’t mind how strange we are, Orion.”

“It’s all good,” he answered as he finished his sucker.

“An astral entity, here on Earth!?” Randalph’s confusion made the other two laugh.

“When can you guys receive him, Antonio?” Trumna inquired.

“Umm… tomorrow would be ideal so I can get things ready. I can work on the paperwork while he’s here.”

“Alright then. We’ll arrange some transport and…”

“That’s alright, Mr. Trumna,” Orion put in. “I can walk.”

“You can? How?”

“Show me where mom’s house is and I should be able to walk around this realm to get there.”

Trumna was baffled. “Milan? Thoughts?”

He shrugged. “It’s elementary if you know where you’re going.”

“Very well. Any further questions, Kyu? Antonio?”

They looked at each other for a moment. “Er, sure Trumna,” Kyu answered. “I definitely have a couple…”

Next: Chapter 22

ULTRAMagic Alternate © 2022 William Ford II (ChaoticTempleKnight)

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Sooo I ended up coming up with 3 kids of Henry’s…

(This gonna get long)

Bethany “Beth” Stein- the oldest child. She got sick a few years before Joey threw Henry into the cycle and ended up passing away from it at 19 soon after Henry got thrown in.

Joey felt guilty about this and thought the best solution was to just. Make a new Beth for Linda. Linda had a weak heart and was already not doing well with everything, and Joey showing her a child version of the daughter she just lost freaked her out so bad that she had a heart attack and couldn’t be saved in time.

After this, Joey couldn’t stand his version of beth calling him “uncle Joey” but got attached to the idea of raising her, but she ended up being unstable and melted away. So Joey decided to try again, but instead of just trying to recreate beth, he’d use her likeness to make his own daughter, Audrey Drew

William “Billy” Stein- the middle child. At 15, he lost his dad, sister and mom within a very short frame of time and only had his little sister left.

Him and his sister got taken in by Joey. Joey still wanted his own kid and figured billy and his sis would be ready to move out within a couple years anyway so he continued trying to make his own kid in secret.

Billy got suspicious and bitter towards Joey and ended up discovering joeys little project, alongside a journal detailing some of the atrocities Joey committed.

Unfortunately, Billy got caught before he could expose Joey and Joey infected him with the ink in order to not get caught. Billy managed to get away for a little bit as he was transforming into an ink monster and gave the journal to his little sister and told her to run, keeping Joey away from her long enough for her to escape.

Joey threw billy into the cycle and Billy transformed into a Boris with glowing golden eyes, often deemed “Borkis” by the rare few who see him

Mary Stein- the youngest Stein and the only one who managed to get away. She was 9 years old when all this happened and it destroyed her life.

She wasn’t able to get anyone to believe her, even with the journal. But fortunately she got put into an orphanage rather than back with Joey as Joey was under investigation.

She got to keep the journal and read through, growing more bitter and vengeful towards Joey as she read through his atrocities.

She also developed anger towards a certain monster Joey kept bringing up in his journal.

A version of Bendy.

Her favorite of her dads creation.

Twisted and mangled into a heartless beast.

It’s usually friendly grin now seeming sickening.

Joey was the true culprit behind everything, but it was clear from his writings this monster he created also caused so much pain.

So.

She vowed.

To do everything she could to not only get revenge on Joey,

But destroy his crooked empire,

And put down his horrific copies of her fathers creations.

No matter what it took.

At some point in her adulthood, she found herself working for Gent as a commander to Alan greys secret militia.

She’s not happy with greys experiments, but tolerated it in order to have access to his resources to complete her goals.

She only has one rule for him.

No kids.

Other than that, she’d let him experiment on whoever he wanted without argument.

In turn, Alan gave her access to the ink. She ended up using very small, controlled doses of it to keep herself young and strong until she could complete her personal mission (so she ends up looking 20 when she’s in her 40s by batai)

But once she discovers the ink demon resides within the body of a teenage Bendy, she’s conflicted.

On the one hand, this Bendy is just another monstrous copy of something her dad created,

On the other…

He was almost the same age as her brother when she lost him…

The ink demon was still just a monster to her,

But this was just a kid.

So she develops a new plan.

Separate Bendy and The Ink Demon first

Then take the ink demon out,

once and for all

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Blog Tour: The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Author: Jack Meggitt-Phillips Genre: MG Fantasy Published by: Farshore Publication date: 30/09/21 Pages: 288 My rating: ★★★★★ I received a free review copy from Farshore & The Write Reads in exchange for an honest review (more…)

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Review: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips and Isabelle Follath

Last year, I was lucky enough to take part in the blog tour for the first instalment in this witty, madcap middle-grade series. This year, I’m lucky enough to take part in another blog tour with The WriteReads and Farshore for the follow-up to The Beast and the Bethany -Revenge of the Beast.

The beast has ruled 500-something Ebenezer Tweezer’s life for centuries and now it has finally gone. He and reformed prankster Bethany are now determined to become do-gooders and transform the neighbourhood’s opinions of them. But this proves harder than both of them thought and Ebenezer finds that he’s strangely missing the beast. Claudette the parrot is also feeling and behaving a bit strangely, so what’s really going on?

The book is accompanied by Isabelle Follath’s quirky, charismatic illustrations. As well as the full page images, we are treated to double page spreads and decorative borders throughout the book. They add an extra engaging dimension, which I adored.

Meggitt-Phillips’ humour is ridiculously silly and ideal for imaginative children’s writing. It manages to be slapstick with enough cheek and sass for it to appeal to older readers too. At their heart, these books are intrinsically dark but the comedy prevents them from being nightmare fodder. 

I don’t think I’ve ever read a building described as ‘an architectural equivalent of someone who freely picks their nose in public’ but it works wonderfully well for the orphanage. I am still in awe of the unique descriptions that Meggitt-Phillips puts to paper and I know that kids will laugh themselves silly over them.

I think Gloria was one of my favourite additions to the sequel. She is an incredibly precocious, aspiring starlet, who has been left at the orphanage by her parents who aren’t dead -they have simply had enough of her! It might seem harsh to some readers but I found the whole idea incredibly funny!

Revenge of the Beast is a very funny, deliciously dark second book in the Beast and the Bethany series. Full of Dahl and Snicket-esque humour and stacks of imagination, I’m already looking forward to the third book!

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Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggit-Phillips [book review]

Revenge of the Beast is just as good if not better than The Beast and The Bethany! #bookreview #bookblog @WriteReadsTours @The_WriteReads #bookblogger

Book: The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast Author: Jack Meggitt-Phillips Published: March 22, 2022 Publisher: Aladdin Genre: Middle-Grade Fantasy Pages: 272 Amazon | Bookshop (more…)

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YA SFF Books by Black Authors 

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow: About the strength of black sisterhood set in Portland, OR, best friends Tavi and Effie discover their true supernatural identity when Effie starts being haunted by demons from her past, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical siren voice during a police stop.

A Chorus Rises (A Song Below Water #2) by Bethany C. Morrow: Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw is an Eloko, a person who’s gifted with a song that woos anyone who hears it. Everyone loves her — well, until she's cast as the awful person who exposed Tavia’s secret siren powers. When a new, flourishing segment of Naema’s online supporters start targeting black girls, however, Naema must discover the true purpose of her magical voice.

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown: Inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess, Karina, and a desperate refugee, Malik, find themselves on a collision course to murder each other, despite their growing attraction.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor: Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer.

Akata Warrior (Akata Witch #2) by Nnedi Okorafor: Now stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny Nwazue, along with her friends from the the Leopard Society, travel through worlds, both visible and invisible, to the mysterious town of Osisi, where they fight in a climactic battle to save humanity.

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis: For fans of Us and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes a witchy story full of black girl magic as one girl’s dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future.

Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi: After he eats the sin of a royal, Taj, a talented aki, or sin-eater who consumes the guilt of others whose transgressions are exorcised from them by powerful but corrupt Mages, is drawn into a plot to destroy the city, and he must fight to save the princess he loves and his own life.

Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray: Two Black teenagers, talented Beastkeeper Koffi and warrior-in-training Ekon, must trek into a magical jungle to take down an ancient creature menacing the city of Lkossa, before they become the hunted.

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton: In the opulent world of Orléans, where Beauty is a commodity only a few control, Belle Camellia Beauregard will learn the dark secrets behind her powers, and rise up to change the world. 

A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney: A whimsical and butt-kicking Alice in Wonderland retelling featuring a black teen heroine who battles Nightmares in the dark and terrifying dream realm known as Wonderland. 

Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves: 16-year-old Hanna reunites with her estranged mother in an East Texas town that is haunted with doors to dimensions of the dead and protected by demon hunters called Mortmaine.

Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury: Set in near-future Toronto in which, after failing to come into her powers, 16-year-old Black witch Voya Thomas must choose between losing her family’s magic forever or murdering her first love.

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley: Set in Victorian England, African tightrope walker Iris cannot die; but soon gets drafted in the fight-to-the-death tournament of freaks where she learns the terrible truth of who and what she really is.

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris: A gripping, evocative novel about Black teen Alex Rufus, who has the power to see into the future, and whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi: 17-year-old Zélie and companions journey to a mythic island seeking a chance to bring back magic to the land of Orïsha, in a fantasy world infused with the textures of West Africa.

Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi: After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: 16-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia flees, hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all.

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris: A gripping, evocative novel about Black teen Alex Rufus, who has the power to see into the future, and whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death.

Crown of Thunder (Beasts Made of Night #2) by Tochi Onyebuchi: Taj has escaped Kos, but Queen Karima will go to any means necessary--including using the most deadly magic--to track him down. 

A Crown So Cursed (Nightmare Verse #3) by L.L. McKinney: Alice is ready to jump into battle when she learns that someone is building an army of Nightmares to attack the mortal world, before she learns of a personal connection to Wonderland.

Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron: In Jim Crow South, black teen Evalene Deschamps finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities, known as jubilation - a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery.

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland: The Civil War is over, but mostly because the dead rose at Gettysburg—and then started rising everywhere else. Fighting the undead is a breeze for Jane McKenne, an Attendant, trained in both weaponry and etiquette to protect the well-to-do. But the fight for freedom? That’s a different story.

Deathless Divide (Dread Nation #2) by Justina Ireland: After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler. But nothing is easy when you’re a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to Nicodermus has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving in 1880’s America.

A Dream So Dark (Nightmare Verse #2) by L.L. McKinney: Still reeling from her recent battle (and grounded until she graduates) Alice must cross the Veil to rescue her friends and stop the Black Knight once and for all in Wonderland.

Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds: Jamal’s best friend Q is brought back to life after a freak accident … but they only have a short time together before he will die again.  How can Jamal fix his friendship without the truth?

Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley:  Before they can save the world from the monstrous phantoms, four girls who have the power to control the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water must first try to figure out how to work together. 

For All Time by Shanna Miles: Tamar and Fayard, two Black teens, are fated to repeat their love story across hundreds of lifetimes, from 14th-century Mali to the distant future, as they struggle to break the cycle.

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna: Inspired by the culture of West Africa, a feminist fantasy debut traces the experiences of 16-year-old Deka, who is invited to leave her discriminatory village to join the emperor’s army of near-immortal women warriors.

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis: The country of Arketta calls them Good Luck Girls--they know their luck is anything but. Sold to a "welcome house" as children and branded with cursed markings. When Clementine accidentally kills a man, the girls risk a dangerous escape to find freedom, justice, and revenge.

Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron: Set in a West African-inspired fantasy kingdom, Arrah comes from a long line of powerful witchdoctors, yet fails at magic. When Arrah trade years off her life for magic to stop the Demon King from destroying the world—that is if it doesn’t kill her first.

Legacy of Light (The Effgies #3) by Sarah Raughley: After Saul’s strike on Oslo—one seemingly led by Maia herself—the Effigies’ reputation is in shambles. Belle has gone rogue, Chae Rin and Lake have disappeared, and the Sect is being dismantled and replaced by a terrifying new world order helmed by Blackwell. If the Effigies can’t put the pieces together soon, there may not be much left of the world they’ve fought so desperately to save.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn: In this King Arthur retelling, Black teen Bree Matthews infiltrates a secret society of powerful magic wielders to find out the truth behind her mother’s untimely death.

Mem by Bethany C. Morrow: In alternate reality Montreal (1925), a young woman’s personality is the result of a startling experimental procedure, leaving her to struggle with the question of who she really is.

Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds: But Miles Morales accidentally discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny as the new Spider-man. 

Oh My Gods by Alexandra Sheppard: Half-mortal teenager Helen Thomas goes to live with her father—who is Zeus, masquerading as a university professor—and must do her best to keep the family secret intact.

The Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds: After falling for Kate, her unexpected death sends Jack back in time to the moment they first met, but he soon learns that his actions have consequences when someone else close to him dies.

Orleans by Sherri L. Smith: Set in a futuristic, hostile Orleans landscape, Fen de la Guerre must deliver her tribe leader's baby over the Wall into the Outer States before her blood becomes tainted with Delta Fever. 

Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney & Robyn Smith: When Nubia’s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all—her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class—to become the hero society tells her she isn’t.

A Phoenix First Must Burn: 16 Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope edited by Patrice Caldwell: Filled with stories of love and betrayal, strength and resistance, this collection contains an array of complex and true-to-life characters in which you cannot help but see yourself reflected. Witches and scientists, sisters and lovers, priestesses and rebels.

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron: In this contemporary fantasy inspired by The Secret Garden, Black teen Briseis has a gift: she can grow plants with a single touch. Up against a centuries-old curse and the deadliest plant on earth, Bri must harness her gift to protect herself and her family, when a nefarious group comes after her in search of a rare and dangerous immortality elixir.

A Psalm of Storm and Silence (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #2) by Roseanne A. Brown: As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires.

A Queen of Gilded Horns (A River of Royal Blood #2) by Amanda Joy: After learning the truth of her heritage, Eva is on the run with her sister Isa as her captive, but with the Queendom of Myre on the brink of revolution, Eva and Isa must make peace with each other to save their kingdom.

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko: In a West African-inspired empire, Tarisai is raised by The Lady and sent to kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?

Redemptor (Raybearer #2) by Jordan Ifueko: For the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the sinister spirits of the dead, Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power as a Raybearer.

The Ravens by Danielle Page & Kass Morgan: The sisters of Kappu Rho Nu share a secret: they’re a coven of witches. For Vivi Deveraux, being one of Kappa Rho Nu’s Ravens means getting a chance to redefine herself. For Scarlett Winters, a bonafide Raven and daughter of a legacy Raven. When Vivi and Scarlett are paired as big and little for initiation, they find themselves sinking into the sinister world of blood oaths and betrayals.

Rebel Sisters (War Girls #2) by Tochi Onyebuchi: Though they are working toward common goals of helping those who suffered, Ify and Uzo are worlds apart. But when a mysterious virus breaks out among the children in the Space Colonies, their paths collide.

Reaper of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #2) by Rena Barron: After so many years yearning for the gift of magic, Arrah has the one thing she’s always wanted—at a terrible price. But the Demon King’s shadow looms closer than she thinks. And as Arrah struggles to unravel her connection to him, defeating him begins to seem more and more impossible.

A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy: A North African-inspired feminist fantasy in which two sisters, Eva and Isa must compete in a magical duel to the death for the right to inherit the queendom of Myre.  

Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves: In Portero, Texas, teens Kit and Fancy Cordelle, daughters of the infamous Bonesaw Killer, bring two boys with similar tendencies to a world of endless possibilities they have discovered behind a mysterious door.

Siege of Shadows (The Effigies #2) by Sarah Raughley:  After Saul reappears with an army of soldiers with Effigy-like abilities, threatening to unleash the monstrous Phantoms, e-year-old Maia and the other Effigies hope to defeat him by discovering the source of their power over the four classical elements, but they are betrayed by the Sect and bogged down by questions about the previous Fire Effigy's murder.

The Sisters of Reckoning (The Good Luck Girls #2) by Charlotte Nicole Davis: The blockbuster sequel to an alternate Old West-set commercial fantasy adventure.

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow: Set in the near-future, in which a captive teen human and a young alien leader—bonded by their love of forbidden books and music—embark on a desperate road trip as they attempt to overturn alien rule and save humankind. 

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi: Set in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria, sisters Onyii and Ify, separated by a devastating civil war, must fight their way back to each other against all odds.

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst: When the goddess Bayla fails to take over Liyana's body, Liyana's people abandon her in the desert to find a more worthy vessel, but she soon meets Korbyn, who says the souls of seven deities have been stolen and he needs Liyana's help to find them.

The Weight of Stars by K. Ancrum: After a horrific accident brings loners Ryann and Alexandria together, Ryann learns that Alexandria's mother is an astronaut who volunteered for a one-way trip to the edge of the solar system.

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson: Black teen Marigold and her blended family move into a newly renovated, picture-perfect home in a dilapidated Midwestern city, and are haunted by what she thinks are ghosts, but might be far worse.

Wings of Ebony by J. Elle: Black teen Rue, from a poor neighborhood who, after learning she is half-human, half-goddess, must embrace both sides of her heritage to unlock her magic and destroy the racist gods poisoning her neighborhood with violence, drugs, and crime.

Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Thomas: In this Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut, two witches from enemy castes—one seeking power, and one seeking revenge—will stop at nothing to overthrow the witch queen, even if it means forming an alliance with each other and unleashing chaos on their island nation.

Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood: An Ethiopian-inspired Jane Eyre retelling in which an unlicensed debtera, or exorcist, Andromeda, is hired to rid a castle of its dangerous curses, only to fall in love with Magnus Rochester, a boy whose life hangs in the balance.

Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson: Black teen Andre Cobb undergoes a liver transplant and as a side effect winds up slipping through time from present-day Boston to 1969 NYC on the eve of the Stonewall riots, delivering a story that is part romance, part gay history, and part time-travel drama, exploring how far we have and haven't come. 

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Fairy Tale Retellings Masterlist

If you spend a lot of time on my blog, you might notice that I really enjoy reading fairy tale retellings! And because I also love organization, here are all the fairy tale books I have read and reviewed, grouped by fairy tale and listed alphabetically. Series name is in brackets — if there’s no number it means the series does not need to be read in a specific order. Under the cut because it’s long...

Update: apparently there is a limit to how many links Tumblr will let me add to one post, so the larger sections will now link out to separate posts.

Aladdin

The Forbidden Wish - Jessica Khoury

The Stolen Kingdom - Bethany Atazadeh (Stolen Kingdom series #1)

A Whole New World - Liz Braswell (Twisted Tales series)

Alice in Wonderland

Heartless - Marissa Meyer

Beauty and the Beast

As Old as Time - Liz Braswell (Twisted Tales series)

Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge - Lisa Jensen

Beastly - Alex Flinn

The Beast’s Heart - Leife Shallcross

The Beautiful Pretender - Melanie Dickerson (Medieval Fairy Tale series) (+Princess and the Pea)

Bellamy and the Brute - Alicia Michaels

Belle - Cameron Dokey (Once Upon a Time series)

Belle - Sarah Price (Amish Fairytales series)

A Curse So Dark and Lonely - Brigid Kemmerer (Cursebreakers series #1)

Heart's Blood - Juliet Marillier

Human Again - E. L. Tenenbaum (End of Ever After series)

Hunted - Meagan Spooner

Lost in a Book - Jennifer Donnelly

The Merchant’s Daughter - Melanie Dickerson (Hagenheim series)

Of Beast and Beauty - Stacey Jay

Ogre Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine

The Princess and the Hound - Mette Ivie Harrison

Rose Daughter - Robin McKinley

Roses - Rose Mannering

Silken Scales - Alex Hayes (Chameleon Effect series #1)

Uprooted - Naomi Novik

Cinderella

All the Ever Afters - Danielle Teller

The Blood Spell - C. J. Redwine (Ravenspire series)

Cinder - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #1)

Ella - Sarah Price (Amish Fairytales series)

Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine

End of Ever After - E. L. Tenenbaum (End of Ever After series)

Geekerella - Ashley Poston (Once Upon a Con series #1)

Godmother - Carolyn Turgeon

Just Ella - Margaret Peterson Haddix

Stepsister - Jennifer Donnelly

Goose Girl

The Goose Girl - Shannon Hale (Books of Bayern series #1)

Little Thieves - Margaret Owen (Little Thieves series #1)

Thorn - Intisar Khanani (Dauntless Path series #1)

King Arthur

The Camelot Rising series - Kiersten White [1][2][3]

Little Mermaid

Beautiful To Me - E. L. Tenenbaum (End of Ever After series)

The Jinni Key - Bethany Atazadeh (Stolen Kingdom series #2)

Mermaid - Carolyn Turgeon

Part of Your World - Liz Braswell (Twisted Tales series)

Sea Witch - Sarah Henning (Sea Witch series #1)

Sea Witch Rising - Sarah Henning (Sea Witch series #2)

Speechless - Madeline Freeman (Unfortunate Souls series #1)

Stars Above - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #4.5)

To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo

Mulan

Reflection - Elizabeth Lim (Twisted Tales series)

Peter Pan

All Darling Children - Katrina Monroe

Lost Boy - Christina Henry

Tales of the Wendy series - Erin Michelle Sky & Steven Brown

Pied Piper

The Piper’s Pursuit - Melanie Dickerson (Hagenheim series)

Rapunzel

Bitter Greens - Kate Forsyth

Cress - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #3)

The Golden Braid - Melanie Dickerson (Hagenheim series)

The Journey series - JacQueline Vaughn Roe (+Other fairy tales)

Red Riding Hood

Scarlet - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #2)

Red Shoes

Dark and Deepest Red - Anna-Marie McLemore

Robin Hood

Curse Painter - Jordan Rivet

The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest - Melanie Dickerson (Medieval Fairy Tale series) (+Swan Lake)

Sherwood - Meagan Spooner

Rumpelstiltskin

A Curse Dark as Gold - Elizabeth C. Bunce

Lies of Golden Straw - E. L. Tenenbaum (End of Ever After series)

The Rumpelstiltskin Problem - Vivian Vande Velde

Spinning Silver - Naomi Novik

The Wish Granter - C. J. Redwine (Ravenspire series)

Sleeping Beauty

Briar Rose - Jane Yolen

Once Upon a Dream - Liz Braswell (Twisted Tales series)

Spindle Fire - Lexa Hillyer (Spindle Fire series #1)

Spindle’s End - Robin McKinley

Snow Child

The Snow Child - Eowyn Ivey

Snow Queen

Breadcrumbs - Anne Ursu

Conceal, Don't Feel - Jen Calonita (Twisted Tales series)

Snow White

Boy, Snow, Bird - Helen Oyeyemi

Fairest - Gail Carson Levine

Fairest - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #3.5)

Girls Made of Snow and Glass - Melissa Bashardoust

Heart of a Hunter - E. L. Tenenbaum (End of Ever After series)

Poisoned - Jennifer Donnelly

Sadie - Sarah Price (Amish Fairytales series)

The Shadow Queen - C. J. Redwine (Ravenspire series)

Stitching Snow - R. C. Lewis

Winter - Marissa Meyer (Lunar Chronicles #4)

Snow White and Rose Red

Snow & Rose - Emily Winfield Martin

Twelve Dancing Princesses

Entwined - Heather Dixon

The Door in the Hedge - Robin McKinley (+Princess and the Frog)

House of Salt and Sorrows - Erin A. Craig

Wildwood Dancing - Juliet Marillier (+Princess and the Frog)

Other

The Bear and the Nightingale - Katherine Arden (inspired by Russian folklore/fairy tales)

Book of a Thousand Days - Shannon Hale (Maid Maleen - Grimm)

Eurona Duology - Wendy Higgins (The Singing Bone - Grimm)

Girl, Serpent, Thorn - Melissa Bashardoust (inspired by Persian mythology)

Keturah and Lord Death - Martine Leavitt (original fairy tale reminiscent of the Hades and Persephone myth)

The Language of Thorns - Leigh Bardugo (original fairy tales set in the Grishaverse)(Hansel and Gretel; Little Mermaid)

The Two Princesses of Bamarre - Gail Carson Levine (original middle grade fairy tale)

Nonfiction

Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale - Marina Warner

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New Releases

We’ve got three new books on our radar for books launching tomorrow on 10/1. Happy early book birthday to…

Shadow Frost by Coco Ma IN THE KINGDOM OF AXARIA, a darkness rises. Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes. Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm. Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down. Not one has ever returned.

When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields — though has yet to fully understand — Asterin sets out to complete a single task. The task that countless, trained soldiers have failed.

To kill it. But as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the Princess herself instead. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known.

That is, of course… if the demon doesn’t get to them first. From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut. — Cover image and summary via Goodreads

Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance edited by Bethany C. Morrow A young adult anthology featuring fictional stories of everyday resistance. You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls. Or who marches to protest injustice. Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud. Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger. Maybe you call out false allies, or stand up to loved ones. Maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave.

This anthology features fictional stories–in poems, prose, and art–that reflect a slice of the varied and limitless ways that readers like you resist every day. TAKE THE MIC’s powerful collection of stories features work by literary luminaries and emerging talent alike, including Newbery-winner Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestseller Samira Ahmed, anthologist and contributor Bethany C. Morrow, Darcie Little Badger, Keah Brown, Laura Silverman, L.D. Lewis, Sofia Quintero, Ray Stoeve, Yamile Mendez, and Connie Sun, with cover and interior art by Richie Pope. — Cover image and summary via Goodreads

The Good Luck Girls (The Good Luck Girls #1) by Charlotte Nicole Davis Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this stunning fantasy adventure from debut author Charlotte Nicole Davis.

Aster, the protector Violet, the favorite Tansy, the medic Mallow, the fighter Clementine, the catalyst

THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS The country of Arketta calls them Good Luck Girls–they know their luck is anything but. Sold to a “welcome house” as children and branded with cursed markings. Trapped in a life they would never have chosen.

When Clementine accidentally murders a man, the girls risk a dangerous escape and harrowing journey to find freedom, justice, and revenge in a country that wants them to have none of those things. Pursued by Arketta’s most vicious and powerful forces, both human and inhuman, their only hope lies in a bedtime story passed from one Good Luck Girl to another, a story that only the youngest or most desperate would ever believe. It’s going to take more than luck for them all to survive. — Cover image and summary via Goodreads

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For the week of 28 October 2019

Quick Bits:

Afterlift #1 is a digital original from Chip Zdarsky, Jason Loo, Paris Alleyne, and Aditya Bidikar. Very interesting concept here playing with a character who drives for a Lyft analogue in Cabit, leading to becoming a rather unique courier.

| Published by Jams & Jellies

Batman Annual #4 actually gives us many adventures and stories as we go through almost two months’ of diary entries of Batman’s exploits from Alfred, as told by Tom King, Jorge Fornés, Mike Norton, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles. It’s a nice way to pack a lot of story into this annual in a fairly unique way, while also showcasing just how busy Batman really is. 

| Published by DC Comics

Black Panther #17 sets up for the next confrontation with N’Jadaka and his forces, also giving us a rather...awkward but interesting conversation between Storm and Nakia. Gorgeous art from Daniel Acuña.

| Published by Marvel

Bloodshot #2 continues the balls to the wall action as Bloodshot and the Black Bar conflict escalates, from Tim Seeley, Brett Booth, Adelso Corona, Andrew Dalhouse, and Dave Sharpe. It’s a bit of a throwback to a more action-oriented style, but it definitely works for Bloodshot. A nice change of pace to give a variety of storytelling.

| Published by Valiant

Conan the Barbarian #10 spins us the twins’ yarn as they plotted their revenge on Conan, from Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matthew Wilson, and Travis Lanham. The art from Asrar and Wilson is gorgeous. The backstory building up to last parts of this story and the fate of Conan is gripping.

| Published by Marvel

Contagion #5 brings an end to this series from Ed Brisson, Adam Gorham, Veronica Gandini, and Cory Petit. Gorgeous and creepy art here from Gorham and Gandini. 

| Published by Marvel

DCeased #6 is surprisingly hopefully, even as everything dies and everybody hurts. It appears to be setting up a sequel, though likely to be incredibly bleak. Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine, Neil Edwards, Stefano Gaudiano, Rain Beredo, and Saida Temofonte conclude this series in epic fashion as we say goodbye to Earth.

| Published by DC Comics

Death’s Head #4 is another ending to a series this week, from Tini Howard, Kei Zama, Felipe Sobreiro, and Travis Lanham. Some very nice character work here for Death’s Head and Vee.

| Published by Marvel

Doctor Strange Annual #1 gives us a pair of tales. The lead from Tini Howard, Andy MacDonald, Tríona Farrell, and Cory Petit is a fun Halloween story dealing with the spirits haunting the Sanctum Sanctorum. Any art from MacDonald is a treat. The back up is a bit more deadly serious with Pornsak Pichetshote, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Sean Parsons, José Villarrubia, and Petit revealing a failsafe should Strange go rogue.

| Published by Marvel

Ether: The Disappearance of Violet Bell #2 continues to be incredibly inventive as Boone tries to track down the assassin. David Rubín’s art is absolutely amazing. And Boone’s continued inability to really think about anyone other than himself is telling.

| Published by Dark Horse

Excalibur #1 is another tick in the win column for “Dawn of X”. The X-Men dabbling in magic isn’t common, but Tini Howard, Marcus To, Erick Arciniega, and Cory Petit do so with amazing flair, fittingly taking us in through Otherworld, Captain Britain, and Betsy Braddock. Apocalypse’s new incarnation as  “ •|A| •” and his newfound interest in magic is fascinating.

| Published by Marvel

Five Years #5 spotlights Zoe’s rather elaborate imagination for coming up with ways to murder people. Granted, the Russian agent may well deserve it, but still... Terry Moore continues to deliver some unexpected twists as the end of the world inches closer.

| Published by Abstract Studio

Giant Days: As Time Goes By #1 is a one-shot finale special from John Allison, Max Sarin, Whitney Cogar, and Jim Campbell. It picks up roughly a year from the end of the series, dealing with why Esther has been missing from their reunions. It’s full of all of the humour that we’ve been used to and hammers home the power of friendship. Also, it gets very, very weird. 

| Published by Boom Entertainment / BOOM! Box

Harleen #2 works hard to portray Harley’s seduction by the Joker. Stjepan Šejić and Gabriela Downie portray it as an insidious, manipulative thing. It might appear romantic on the surface, but there’s definitely a darkness there. There are ideas of bringing back a monster from the edge of insanity, but the story makes you realize that some may well be beyond hope.

| Published by DC Comics - Black Label

Hellboy and the BPRD: Long Night at Goloski Station might well be the best of these new format tales yet, and both of the previous ones were incredibly strong. Here Mike Mignola, Matt Smith, Dave Stewart, and Clem Robins deliver a single issue story building on Hellboy’s confrontation with Baba Yaga, Sir Edward Grey, and demons. 

| Published by Dark Horse

Invisible Kingdom #6 begins the second arc, “Edge of Everything”, as the crew first try to find food and fuel and then run afoul of a salvage ship. G. Willow Wilson, Christian Ward, and Sal Cipriano keep things interesting as we start to see the crew’s life after Lux.

| Published by Dark Horse / Berger Books

Invisible Woman #4 is disturbing, basically everything goes to hell and everyone that Sue was trusting to see this operation through has let her down. Or worse. Mark Waid, Mattia De Iulis, and Joe Caramagna set up a rather horrifying situation in this penultimate chapter. Again, De Iulis’ artwork is stunning. 

| Published by Marvel

Joker: Killer Smile #1 is essentially a psychological horror from Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Jordie Bellaire, and Steve Wands. It comes from the point of view of a psychiatrist, Dr. Ben Arnell, who is trying to get to the heart of Joker’s mental state. It’s not going so well and it appears like the good doctor is losing time, doing strange things, and possibly worse. Very intriguing beginning to this story.

| Published by DC Comics - Black Label

Knights Temporal #4 has some stunning artwork from Fran Galán, particularly during the gangster sequences where colour comes into play as another important storytelling element. There are some very nice twists this issue, making you wonder about a lot of what we thought we knew.

| Published by AfterShock

The Last God #1 is dark fantasy done right by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Riccardo Federici, Sunny Gho, Dean White, Tom Napolitano, Steve Wands, and Jared Blando. It gives us lying kings, heroes who weren’t rightly heroes, and a Lovecraftian terror returned to show the truth. It plays deep on resentment and distrust, and of a complete failure of institutions to uphold a decent society. All with absolutely stunning artwork from Federici, Gho, and White. This is a beautiful, haunting work.

| Published by DC Comics - Black Label

Last Stop on the Red Line #4 is very, very weird. We get a peek behind the masks of the monsters and it’s even stranger. There’s a very interesting mix of symbolism and the supernatural where we’re really not sure where one begins and the other ends. This was a very unique series from Paul Maybury, Sam Lotfi, and Adam Pruett.

| Published by Dark Horse

Mall #3 goes even harder into inter-faction warfare as it seems like all of the groups are at one another’s throats. Great world-building here from Michael Moreci, Gary Dauberman, Zak Hartong, Addison Duke, and Jim Campbell, with some interesting plot developments.

| Published by Vault

Manor Black #4 concludes the series as we see what essentially amounts to order vs. chaos as the old blood takes on wild magic. This doesn’t feel so much as a conclusion as an end to a chapter of a wider arc, leaving much unresolved. Hopefully we see more. The artwork from Tyler Crook is phenomenal.

| Published by Dark Horse

Marvel Zombies: Resurrection #1 is really damn good. Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Leonard Kirk, Guru-eFX, and Travis Lanham kick off this series with a new angle on the Marvel Zombies, playing up more on the horror angle, with a truly terrifying spread of the disease through a new vector. Gorgeous artwork from Kirk and Guru-eFX.

| Published by Marvel

Monster Planet #1 is the kind of thing that you used to see regularly published by Image and Top Cow, the military action comic that throws in horror elements, from Joe Brusha, Marcelo Mueller, Maxflan Araujo, and Taylor Esposito. It’s not bad, setting up a world where humanity has been turned into dinosaur-like beasts and the remnants of society need to turn to classical monsters for help.

| Published by Zenescope

The Necromancer’s Map #3 takes a bit of a different approach, giving us a fair amount of action as Tristan’s Will catch up with Bethany and co. as well as some great character building in between the action. Great stuff from Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Horn, Sam Beck, Ellie Wright, and AndWorld Design.

| Published by Vault

The Plot #2 is wonderful horror storytelling from Tim Daniel, Michael Moreci, Joshua Hixson, Jordan Boyd, and Jim Campbell. Very creepy build of supernatural events once Chase Blaine and his family arrive back at his ancestral home. Hixson and Boyd’s presentation of the black, gooey masses are also disturbing.

| Published by Vault

Queen of Bad Dreams #5 concludes this excellent series from Danny Lore, Jordi Pérez, Dearbhla Kelly, and AndWorld Design. Rather interesting confrontation with and revelations about Eleanor Chase here.

| Published by Vault

Red Goblin: Red Death #1 is a one-shot featuring three stories set during Norman Osborn’s tenure as the Red Goblin at the end of Dan Slott’s run on Amazing Spider-Man. It’s kind of weird that it doesn’t instead tie-in with current events in Absolute Carnage, but it’s not bad for what it is. The art of the first two stories from Pete Woods is great.

| Published by Marvel

Relics of Youth #2 is even better than the first issue, delving deeper into the mysterious tattoos that the kids have been branded with and their connection to the island that they’ve landed on within the Bermuda Triangle. Matt Nicholas, Chad Rebmann, Skylar Partridge, Vladimir Popov, and AndWorld Design are telling a very compelling adventure here.

| Published by Vault

Roku #1 begins another mini-series focusing on one of the luminary villains in the Valiant Universe, this one from Cullen Bunn, Ramón F. Bachs, Stéphane Paitreau, and Dave Sharpe. It’s full of action and intrigue as Roku is hired by an unknown client to retrieve...someone. Things get more interesting as a new face stands in her way and we find out the unusual nature of the target.

| Published by Valiant

The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer #1 is a homecoming of sorts for John Constantine, back to his old haunts alongside some of the other Vertigo corner of the DC Universe. Si Spurrier, Marcio Takara, Cris Peter, and Aditya Bidikar spin a yarn that reconstitutes John after a massive magic war led by an evil Tim Hunter. How exactly the pieces fit are anyone’s guess, but it’s a brilliant darker take resetting him here. 

| Published by DC Comics - Black Label / The Sandman Universe

Savage Avengers Annual #1, though largely a self-contained story, is still integral to Conan’s adventure through the Marvel universe and the overall narrative as he, Hellstorm, and Black Widow stumble across a human trafficking ring that bears the marks of Kulan Gath. Gerry Duggan, Ron Garney, Matt Milla, and Travis Lanham deliver a compelling story.

| Published by Marvel

SFSX #2 does further world and character building, showing us just how much has changed since the Party took over, and how utterly betrayed many of the people from the Dirty Mind felt of Avory abandoning them. Very interesting stuff from Tina Horn, Michael Dowling, Chris O’Halloran, and Steve Wands.

| Published by Image

Silver Surfer: Black #5 concludes what has been a very trippy series from Donny Cates, Tradd Moore, Dave Stewart, and Clayton Cowles. There are some very interesting revelations of the past here, and it really makes you wonder about the Surfer’s new incarnation.

| Published by Marvel

Star Pig #4 concludes the series, kind of, from Delilah S. Dawson, Francesco Gaston, Sebastian Cheng, and Shawn Lee. There’s some rather disturbing tentacles in this one.

| Published by IDW

Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader’s Castle #5 brings an end to this round of the series. I think it’s a perfect approach for some all ages “ghost stories” within the Star Wars universe. Wonderful resolution for the framing story from Cavan Scott, Francesco Francavilla, and AndWorld Design.

| Published by IDW

Tales from the Dark Multiverse: The Death of Superman #1 is the second of these one-shots spotlighting DC events gone horribly wrong, this time giving us a much angrier Lois Lane’s grief at the loss of Superman to Doomsday. Jeff Loveness, Brad Walker, Drew Hennessy, Norm Rapmund, John Kalisz, and Clayton Cowles present her as vengeance against a world that didn’t deserve Superman’s grace, raising some of the questions that you’d often see in The Authority. Only, you know, kind of evil. It’s not bad, but definitely dark.

| Published by DC Comics

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #99 is the extra-sized penultimate chapter of “City at War” as all of the pieces begin falling into place for the grand finale. The story here from Kevin Eastman, Bobby Curnow, Tom Waltz, Dave Wachter, Ronda Pattison, and Shawn Lee feels truly epic and that something huge may just happen next issue. As it is, there’s still a ton of action here, some interesting developments with the Rat King, more disappointment when it comes to Raph, and something new with the mutagenic bomb.

| Published by IDW

Test #5 is very strange. Christopher Sebela, Jen Hickman, Harry Saxon, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou end this story as Aleph and Laurel find one another and a new way is planted, but there’s still seeds of something going awry.

| Published by Vault

Venom #19 largely plays out the end bits for the Maker and Dylan’s portions of Absolute Carnage, with some very interesting revelations. It seems like even bigger seeds are being lain for future stories here. Great art from Iban Coello and Rain Beredo.

| Published by Marvel

Witchblade #16 gives us the fight between Alex and Haley, after a few distractions and discursions. The stakes are pretty high here and there are a few rather tense moments as it plays out. Beautiful art from Roberta Ingranata and Bryan Valenza.

| Published by Image / Top Cow

Wonder Woman Annual #3 is largely a flashback tale, set five years ago as Wonder Woman and ARGUS attempt to extract an agent sent to infiltrate Gorilla City to see the legitimacy of Grodd’s rule. What Steve Orlando, V. Ken Marion, Sandu Florea, Hi-Fi, and Pat Brosseau do with is establish a new backstory and interpretation for a very old Wonder Woman foe in a fairly interesting way that even ties in to Event Leviathan. It may strain a bit of credibility for the villainous turn, but that will largely depend on the follow-up.

| Published by DC Comics

Other Highlights: Archie 1955 #2, A Basketful of Heads #1, Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1, Chrononauts: Futureshock #1-4, Dead Man Logan #12, Fantastic Four: Grand Design #1, Fight Club 3 #10, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #13, Ironheart #11, James Bond 007 #12, Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #2, Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Alliance #4, Jughead’s Time Police #5, Kick-Ass #18, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #44, Rick & Morty #55, The Ride: Burning Desire #5, Runaways #26, Star Trek: Year Five #7, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual #3, Star Wars Adventures #27, Superior Spider-Man #2, Tremor Dose, Warlord of Mars Attacks #5

Recommended Collections: Amazing Spider-Man: Red Goblin, Amber Blake - Volume 1, Black Science - Volume 9: No Authority But Yourself, Deadpool - Volume 3: Weasel Goes to Hell, Dept H. Omnibus - Volume 3: Decompressed & Lifeboat, Dick Tracy Forever, Hit-Girl - Volume 5, Jimmy’s Bastards - Volume 1: Year One, Lucifer Omnibus - Volume 1, Marvel Action: Spider-Man - Book 2: Spider-Chase, Punk Mambo, Spider-Gwen: Gwen Stacy, Star Trek: The Q Conflict, Symbiote Spider-Man, Thor - Volume 3: Wars End, Tony Stark: Iron Man - Volume 3: War of the Realms, Vamps: The Complete Collection, War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men, The Wild Storm - Volume 4

d. emerson eddy feels like stale, day old pepperoni pizza.

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Ultimate Blog Tour: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Today is my stop on the #UltimateBlogTour for Revenge of the Beast by @MeggittPhillips Thanks @WriteReadsTours and @FarshoreBooks for having me be a part of this fun and beastly tour! #BugOffBethany #FeastfortheBeast #RevengeoftheBeast

Thank you to TheWriteReads and Farshore Books, for a post on this tour! Genre: MG Fantasy Pages: 288 Pages Published: September 30, 2021 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Beast-2-Bethany/dp/1534478922 Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58410828-revenge-of-the-beast Goodreads Synopsis Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly…

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The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips #UltimateBlogTour #BookReview #Fantasy #MG #TheWriteReads

Join me today for my stop on #TheUltimateBlogTour by #TheWriteReads for the quirky MG Fantasy - The Beast and The Bethany: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips #BookReview #Fantasy #MG @MeggittPhillips @FarshoreBooks @The_WriteReads

Thank you to Dave at The Write Reads for my spot on this blog tour. Book Info Genre: MG FantasyLength: 288 PagesPublishing: 30th September 2021Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Beast-2-Bethany/dp/1534478922Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58410828-revenge-of-the-beast Blurb Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated…

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UPDATED CHARACTER LIST 12/29/17

GUIDELINES: I don’t write smut, abuse, self-harm, or suicide. Nor do I write cheating. Also, MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE LIST BEFORE REQUESTING. IT’S BETTER TO ASK ME IF YOU’RE UNSURE. I don’t mind answering questions, but I don’t want you to waste your precious time writing out a 2000 character request for someone I don’t write for lmao.

 New Characters:

Justin Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Max Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Chicago (Pitch Perfect 3)**

Bennet (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2)*

Spencer (Jumanji)

Fridge (Jumanji)

Martha (Jumanji)

Bethany (Jumanji)

Alex (Jumanji)*

Ben Grimm (Fantastic Four)**

Johnny Storm (Fantastic Four)

Susan Storm (Fantastic Four)

Reed Richards (Fantastic Four)

 Characters that are marked with a * are characters I’m especially interested in writing.

** means I’d probably explode if you requested something for them.

*** means this character is a favorite of mine and will probably be written quicker than most.

 Disney

Poe Dameron (Star Wars)**

Rey (Star Wars)

Finn (Star Wars)***

Tumnus (Narnia)

Peter Pevensie (Narnia)

Susan Pevensie (Narnia)

Edmund Pevensie (Narnia)*

Lucy Pevensie (Narnia)

Tadashi Hamada (Big Hero 6)*

Honey Lemon (Big Hero 6)

Wasabi (Big Hero 6)

Fred (Big Hero 6)

Prince Adam/Beast (Beauty and the Beast)

Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast)

Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Bernard the Elf (The Santa Clause)***

Charlie Calvin (The Santa Clause 2 + 3)

Diaval (Maleficent)*

Thackery Binx (Hocus Pocus)*

 Disney Shows

Brett Willis (KC Undercover)

Benny Weir (My Babysitter’s A Vampire)*

Ethan Morgan (My Babysitter’s A Vampire)

Erica (My Babysitter’s A Vampire)

Sarah (My Babysitter’s A Vampire)*

Peter Pan (Once Upon a Time; Peter Pan (2003))

Henry Mills (Once Upon a Time)

August (Once Upon a Time)**

Felix (Once Upon a Time)

Mason Greyback (Wizards of Waverly Place)**

 Disney Channel Original Movie

Luke (Halloweentown)***

Marnie Cromwell (Halloweentown)**

Doug (Disney Descendants)*

Jay (Disney Descendants)**

Carlos (Disney Descendants)

Chad (Disney Descendants)

Gil (Disney Descendants)**

Harry Hook (Disney Descendants)

Uma (Disney Descendants)

Mal (Disney Descendants)

Evie (Disney Descendants)*

Lonnie (Disney Descendants)*

 MCU

Steve Rogers (The Avengers)

Bruce Banner (The Avengers)

Natasha Romanov (The Avengers)

Clint Barton (The Avengers)

Sam Wilson (The Avengers)

Vision (The Avengers)

Scott Lang (The Avengers)

Peter Parker (The Avengers)

T’Challa (The Avengers)

Valkyrie (The Revengers)

Peggy Carter (The Howling Commandos)

Bucky Barnes (The Avengers)

Daisy Johnson (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Jemma Simmons (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Phil Coulson (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Melinda May (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Leopold Fitz (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Lance Hunter (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Alfonso Mackenzie (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Bobbi Morse (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Peter Quill (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Rocket Raccoon (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Drax the Destroyer (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Ned (Spiderman: Homecoming)*

MJ (Spiderman: Homecoming)

Thor (The Avengers)

Pietro Maximoff (Avengers: Age of Ultron)*

Wanda Maximoff (Avengers: Age of Ultron)**

Pre-Serum Steve Rogers (Captain America: The First Avenger)*

 X-Men

Charles Xavier (X-Men)

Erik Lehnsherr (X-Men)

John Allerdyce (X-Men)

Bobby Drake (X-Men)

Kitty Pryde (X-Men)

Rogue (X-Men)

James Proudstar/Warpath (X-Men: Days of Future Past)**

Alex Summers/Havok (X-Men)*

Scott Summers/Cyclops (X-Men)**

Warren Worthington III/Angel (X-Men)**

Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler (X-Men)*

Hank McCoy/Beast (X-Men)*

John Proudstar/Thunderbird (The Gifted) ***

Lorna Dane/Polaris (The Gifted)**

 DC

Diana Prince (Justice League)**

Aquaman (Justice League)**

Cyborg (Justice League)**

Cyborg (Teen Titans)***

Beast Boy (Teen Titans)*

Raven (Teen Titans)***

Jefferson Jackson (Legends of Tomorrow)***

Cisco Ramon (The Flash)**

Wally West (The Flash)***

Roy Harper (Arrow)

Digger Harkness (Suicide Squad)**

 Other Superheroes

Warren Peace (Sky High) *

Dave Lizewski (Kick-Ass)**

Mindy McCready (Kick-Ass)

Jason Scott (Power Rangers)

 Cartoon Network

Duncan (Total Drama)

Alejandro (Total Drama)

Gwen (Total Drama)

Ben Tennyson (Ben 10 Alien Force)

Kevin Levin (Ben 10 Alien Force)***

Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10 Alien Force)

 Nickelodeon

Prince Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender)*

Danny Fenton (Danny Phantom)

 Netflix

Wolfgang (Sense8)***

Nomi (Sense8)**

Riley (Sense8)

Kala (Sense8)

Will (Sense8)

Lito (Sense8)

Sun (Sense8)

Capheus (Sense8)

Steve Harrington (Stranger Things)***

Nancy Wheeler (Stranger Things)*

Johnathan Byers (Stranger Things)*

 Fantasy

Jack (Jack the Giant Slayer)

Frodo Baggins (Lord of the Rings)

Legolas (Lord of the Rings)

Kili (The Hobbit)*

Slannen the Elf (Ella Enchanted)**

Benny (Ella Enchanted)

Bran Stark (Game of Thrones)*

Jon Snow (Game of Thrones)

Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)

Sansa Stark (Game of Thrones)

 Spy Movies

Napoleon Solo (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.)

Illya Kuryakin (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.)*

Eggsy Unwin (Kingsman)**

 Time Travelers

Marty McFly (Back to the Future)***

H. G. Wells (Time After Time)

Wyatt Logan (Timeless)**

  Miscellaneous

Artie Abrams (Glee)***

Rodrick Heffley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

Fiyero (Wicked)

The Nutcracker/Prince Eric (Barbie in the Nutcracker)*

Ahkmenrah (Night at the Museum)*

Jedidiah (Night at the Museum)

Nicky Daley (Night at the Museum)

Jack Frost (Rise of the Guardians)

Bunnymund (Rise of the Guardians)

Nod (Epic)***

R (Warm Bodies)

Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson)

Grover (Percy Jackson)**

Tyson (Percy Jackson Movieverse)*

Seth Clearwater (Twilight)***

Emmet Cullen (Twilight)

Zack (Goosebumps)*

Champ (Goosebumps)*

Hellboy (Hellboy)

Jughead Jones (Riverdale)

Peeta Mellark (The Hunger Games)

Carl Grimes (The Walking Dead)*

Roman (Star-Crossed)***

Drake (Star-Crossed)***

Benji (Pitch Perfect)

 Morgan M. Steele Books

David Bowen (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Archer Reynolds (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Brian Martin (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Viktor Ivanov (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Mia Crane (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Ginger Williams (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Summer Laurence (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

Natalia Ivanov (L.O.S.T. and F.O.U.N.D.)***

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Dragon Age Dual AU Worldstate

Long post, all under the cut.

Edits may be made as details are added or changed.

(I typed this the best I could remember us discussing the details a while ago.)

Shared with: @bxtgrl (Nat), @jellyfishlovesloki

Dragon Age Origins

Heroes of Ferelden: Namera Cousland (sword/shield warrior, Alistair romance), and Piras Surana (mage, Zevran romance).

Companion OCs: Sylvas Mahariel (dual-wielding/archery rogue, Tamlen Rendlin romance), Sarabeth Tabris (archery rogue, Leliana romance), Christian Amell (mage, Morrigan romance), Rendlin Amell (sword/shield warrior, Sylvas romance), Paige Brosca (dual-wielding rogue, no romance), Atlen Mahariel (dual-wielding rogue, Jowan romance), and Noah Talbot (two-handed warrior, Anora romance).

All companions except for Loghain are recruited.

Companion decisions: Returned Sten’s sword, defeated Flemeth for her grimoire, sent Marjolaine away, and helped Alistair find Goldanna.

Namera has a mabari, Konroy, and Piras got a mabari after Ostagar, Sammy.

Broken Circle: Sided with the mages, gained some Templar supporters, and managed to save First Enchanter Irving.

The Arl of Redcliffe: Helped Redcliffe prepare and fight, Piras used lyrium and the help of Circle mages to fight the demon in the Fade, Connor alive, not possessed, and Piras and some companions helped Jowan escape at night (Sylvas directed him to Atlen for protection).

The Urn of Sacred Ashes: Urn wasn’t poisoned, and word about its discovery eventually got out.

Nature of the Beast: Sylvas helped Namera and Piras broker peace.

Paragon of Her Kind: Rendlin had a son with Mardy, restored Mardy’s son’s birthright, Dagna left to study, defeated Branka and destroyed the Anvil of the Void, Namera supported Harrowmont, Piras supported Bhelen, and the choice was ultimately left up to Rendlin who surprised everyone by choosing Bhelen.

Stone Prisoner DLC: Matthias and Amalia both alive, and neither are possessed.

Warden’s Keep DLC: Piras gained the Power of Blood, Sophia killed, and Avernus allowed to continue research under more ethical restraints.

Denerim: Helped Sarabeth figure out and stop the city elves from disappearing, rescued Anora, and Namera killed Howe in combat, avenging her family.

Landsmeet: Loghain killed by Alistair, Alistair became King of Ferelden, and later married Namera, making her Queen of Ferelden.

The Battle of Denerim: Alistair took part in the Dark Ritual with Morrigan, only Grey Warden to die was Riordan, and Namera and Piras killed the Archdemon together.

New Grey Wardens: Sylvas, Christian, Rendlin, Paige, Atlen, Noah, and Jowan joined the Grey Wardens after the Battle of Denerim. Sarabeth joined the Grey Wardens in the beginning of Awakening.

Namera and Sarabeth belong to @bxtgrl.

Piras, Sylvas, Christian, Rendlin, Paige, Atlen, and Noah belong to @magicrobins.

The Golems of Amgarrak DLC: Namera and Piras helped Jerrik, however they both vocally objected to the idea of bringing back the creation of golems.

Witch Hunt DLC: Christian follows Morrigan through the Eluvian.

Dragon Age Awakening DLC

New companion OCs: Halin Andras (mage, one-sided Nathaniel romance), Hannah Caron (two-handed warrior, Jaden romance), and Jaden Kader (archery rogue, Hannah romance). Companion OCs from Origins returned with Namera and Piras, as well as Jowan, a canon character.

Piras is named Arl of Amaranthine.

All companions recruited and joined the Grey Wardens.

Oghren and Felsi reunited.

Both the Keep and Amaranthine were successfully protected after hard battles.

The only casualty of the battles: Justice was “killed” when Kristoff’s head is chopped off while defending Vigil’s Keep.

Piras and Namera side with the Architect against the Broodmother and allow him to live.

Zevran eventually returns to Amaranthine, and he and Piras marry at Vigil’s Keep.

Majority of companions stay with the Grey Wardens, though Velanna eventually leaves after believing she saw her sister.

Halin Andras, Hannah Caron, and Jaden Kader belong to @magicrobins

Dragon Age II*

*The timeline of DA2 is being edited to better fit in with the timeline of Origins. We have it to where the Hawke family were younger when they fled Lothering, and the Hawke siblings were indentured for more than just a year in Kirkwall.

Champions of Kirkwall: Derek Hawke (mage, eldest sibling, Fenris romance), and Vera Hawke (mage, Anders romance).

Companion OCs: Kenrick Lolani (two-handed warrior, Merrill romance), Stella Montgomery (dual-wielding/archery rogue, Isabela romance), Talia Fredericks (dual-wielding rogue, Sebastian romance), and Jaxton Montgomery (dual-wielding/archery rogue, Tallis romance).

All companions recruited, and all relationships are friendship.

Companion decisions: Carver became a Grey Warden, Bethany became a Circle mage, Bartrand lived, convinced Varric not to keep the lyrium idol, Isabela returned with the Tome, didn’t turn Isabela over to the Qunari, didn’t convince Merrill to destroy the Eluvian, didn’t kill Merrill’s clan, and Aveline married Donnic.

Mages fully supported.

Prologue: Both Bethany and Carver live, Bethany is gravely injured from the ogre attack, Vera and Derek join the smugglers, and Stella and Jaxton join the mercenaries.

Act 1: Derek and Vera sometimes disagreed when it came to letting mages go or returning them to the Circle, Saemus saved and returned to the Viscount, Kelder killed, the slaver Danzig killed, Derek and Vera both own the Bone Pit, Feynriel sent to the Dalish, defended Ketojan, left Bethany in Kirkwall, and took Carver to the Deep Roads.

Act 2: Gascard killed, didn’t side with Varnell, didn’t side with Petrice, Javaris was alive and well, helped with the raiders on the cliffs, freed Feynriel and allowed him to leave for Tevinter, and Derek and Vera killed the Arishok together.

Legacy DLC: Sided with Larius, defeated Corypheus, and found Malcolm’s Will.

Mark of the Assassin DLC: didn’t make Tallis angry, and Jaxton kissed Tallis.

Act 3: Met and let Zevran go, later aided by Zevran in the battle against Meredith, rescued Nathaniel, reunited Charade and Gamlen, handed conspirators over to Orsino, Derek disapproved and Vera approved of Anders destroying the Chantry, Anders was spared, Sebastian and Talia left for Starkhaven, vowing revenge on Anders and the Hawkes, the Hawkes and companions had to flee Kirkwall and go into hiding; to protect Vera, Derek solely took on the Champion of Kirkwall title; and Derek and companions spread false information that there had only ever been one Champion.

Derek Hawke, Stella Montgomery, and Jaxton Montgomery belong to @magicrobins. Vera Hawke and Talia Fredericks belong to @bxtgrl. Kenrick Lolani belongs to @jellyfishlovesloki.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Inquisitors: Aya Lavellan (dual-wielding rogue, Cullen romance), and Galen Lavellan (mage, Dorian romance).

Companion OCs: Elaith Lavellan (mage, Solas romance), Nova Adaar (two-handed warrior, Iron Bull romance), Lilya Avery (mage, Blackwall romance), Jacob Lombardi (archery rogue, Josephine romance), Ju-long “Striker” Trevelyan (archery rogue, Cassandra romance), Mordecai Bayley (dual-wielding rogue, Lace romance), Ricka Cadash (dual-wielding rogue, one-sided Varric romance), Ozera Herah (dual-wielding rogue, Sera romance), Rasha Andras (two-handed warrior, Arven romance), Arven Karaas (mage, Rasha romance), Ai Trevelyan (mage, Krem romance), Zhen Trevelyan (mage, Bailey romance), and Bailey Carrian (archery rogue, Zhen romance).

All companions are recruited.

Companion decisions: Dorian reconciled with his father, Blackwall left prison with his true identity revealed and eventually joined the Grey Wardens, Iron Bull saved the Chargers and became Tal-Vashoth, Cassandra discovered the Book of Secrets, Harmond was kept alive but forced to work for the Inquisition, Cole became more human, Solas freed his friend, Varric pursued the red lyrium source lead, Vivienne gained the snowy wyvern heart, Cullen was encouraged not to use lyrium, Aya and Galen did favors for the Du Paraquette family, and Leliana was inspired.

Exploring Thedas: Reached the inner sanctum of the Temple of Pride, helped the refugees, gained the allegiance of the cultists, closed the rift in the lake, claimed Griffon Wing Keep, investigated the dwarven ruins, rescued troops from the Avvar, kept Fairbanks’ nobility a secret and helped him defeat the Freemen, killed Imshael, and captured Suledin Keep.

Operations: Failed to save Clan Lavellan, Sutherland’s company was successful, Jecin and Celeste married for love, and both Johi and Charade were recruited.

The Wrath of Heaven: Aya and Galen claimed to not know whether they were chosen by Andraste or not.

Champions of the Just: Elaith sent to Therinfal Redoubt with a few companions under the disguise of an Inquisitor, offered the Templars a free alliance, and Ser Barris is alive and promoted to Knight-Commander.

In Hushed Whispers: Aya and Galen went to Redcliffe with a few companions, and offered the mages a free alliance.

Tension was high in Haven among the Templars and mages, many uneasy with the Inquisition allying with both groups.

In Your Heart Shall Burn: Cole arrived at Haven, and Aya and Galen both stayed behind to fight and distract Corypheus.

Here Lies the Abyss: Derek Hawke, Stella Montgomery, Kenrick Lolani, Jaxton Montgomery, and canon companions except for Sebastian and Anders arrived at Skyhold upon Varric’s request to aid in the trouble with the Grey Wardens; Derek, Stella, and Kenrick fell into the Fade with the Inquisitors, a few companions, and Stroud; Stroud chose to stay back in the Fade, telling Derek to find his cousin (Christian Amell) to lead the Grey Wardens because it’s common knowledge the Heroes of Ferelden and several of their companion Wardens have gone missing; Derek, Stella, and Kenrick had to pull Aya and Galen out of the Fade to get them to leave Stroud behind; the Grey Wardens are offered a free alliance to rebuild their strength and ranks; and Derek urges the Inquisitors and Leliana to find Christian Amell, who at that point was a high ranking Grey Warden.

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts: Christian Amell was found attending the ball with Morrigan and joined her and Kieran at Skyhold, Empress Celene lived and Grand Duchess Florianne both lived, Celene continued to rule and reconciled with Briala.

What Pride had Wrought: Galen chose to respect the temple’s traditions, Aya chose to follow the quicker route through the temple’s underground, Galen managed to get the alliance and help of the guardians, Samson and Calpernia were the Inquisition’s nemesis, Aya destroyed Samson’s armor, Galen talked to Calpernia and convinced her that her loyalty was misdirected, and Aya and Galen decided to share the price and drank from the Well of Sorrows together.

Doom Upon the World: Aya and Galen made no formal support for either Cassandra, Leliana, or Vivienne for Divine, not wanting to choose between their friends; Aya and Galen defeated Corypheus together while their companions and Inquisition forces fought off the demon horde; and Leliana was chosen as Divine Victoria.

The Descent DLC: The earthquakes were stopped, and the secret origin of lyrium was discovered.

Jaws of Hakkon DLC: Discovered and met Ameridan, shared the truth about Ameridan, killed the dragon, and Aya and Galen both gained a legend-mark from the Avvar.

Trespasser DLC: Iron Bull remained loyal, the Inquisition was disbanded at Aya’s order, and Aya and Galen vowed to redeem Solas.

Aya Lavellan, Jacob Lombardi, and Lilya Avery belong to @bxtgrl. Nova Adaar, Mordecai Bayley, and Ricka Cadash belong to @jellyfishlovesloki. Galen Lavellan, Elaith Lavellan, Ju-long “Striker” Trevelyan, Ozera Herah, Rasha Andras, Arven Karaas, Ai Trevelyan, Zhen Treveylan, and Bailey Carrian belong to @magicrobins.

Anything post-Trespasser can be discovered through asks or fanfics! <3

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It’s time for our weekly Diamond Comics Shipping List! Check out some great titles IDW has in store for us next week like Transformers, Transformers/Ghostbusters, The Crow, Disney Afternoon, My Little Pony, and more! All coming your way for June 26th!

TRANSFORMERS #8

Brian Ruckley (A) Cachet Whitman, Bethany McGuire-Smith (CVR A) Anna Malkova (CVR B) Casey Coller

As Megatron seeks to bring about change to Cybertron, he meets with Termagax, a living piece of Cybertronian history and founder of the Ascenticon movement. Will she set him on the path to peace, or lead him to an unrepairable rupture with the Senate?

•   A bold new era! •   Transformers-now shipping twice-monthly! •   All your favorite Transformers characters as you’ve never seen them before!

TRANSFORMERS/GHOSTBUSTERS #1

Erik Burnham (A/CVR A) Dan Schoening

“GHOSTS OF CYBERTRON” PART 1! After years of civil war, the Autobots fled Cyberton, leaving their home planet in the evil clutches of Megatron and his Decepticons. Years later and millions of miles away, the Autobots pick up a Cybertronian distress signal from a mysterious planet called Earth. The ghostly signal shouldn’t exist, and it’ll bring Optimus Prime and his team-including brand-new Autobot ECTOTRON-face-to-face with… the GHOSTBUSTERS!

•   Crossing the streams after 35 years! •   Written and illustrated by the long-time fan-favorite Ghostbusters creative team of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado! •   Five action-packed interconnecting covers from series artist Dan Schoening! •   The series will also include covers from superstar artists like Nick Roche, Alex Milne, Paulina Ganucheau, Priscilla Tramontano, and more!

CANTO #1

Greg Preslicka, Heidi Preslicka

Canto’s adventure begins! Enslaved for generations, Canto’s people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. When slavers damage a little tin girl’s clock beyond repair, Canto must brave his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. Can he overcome the dangers that await to save the one he loves?

•   An all-ages fable inspired by Wizard of Oz and Dante’s Inferno! •   Part fantasy. Part adventure. All heart.

THE CROW HACK/SLASH #1

Tim Seeley (A) Jim Terry (A/CVR A) Tim Seeley

The crow flies. A soul is brought back. But something is wrong.

Angeles Cero won’t stop killing on her quest for revenge, and the bodies are piling up. Now, slasher hunter Cassie Hack and her monstrous partner Vlad are on the trail of the Crow Killer, assuming her to be one of the masked murderers they’ve hunted for years.

But they aren’t the only force trying to make the universe right again.

•   From writer/artist, Tim Seeley (Green Lanterns, Nightwing, Shatterstar). •   Featuring an all-new Crow unlike any you’ve read before!!

DESCENDANTS GN VOL 01 TWISTED FIELD TRIP

Carin Davis, Delilah Dawson (A) Egle Bartolini (A/CVR) Anna Cattish

Advance solicited for May release! After their second film, the children of classic Disney characters like Maleficent, Belle and The Beast, and the Evil Queen take on an all-new adventure from Auradon! Evie, Mal, Ben and friends begin taking classes in Sherwood Forest with other Auradon Prep students. In the forest, they discover that some of the skills they learned on the Isle of the Lost will come in handy, but the other students have talents of their own to match. And when they’re split into pairs, they’ll be reminded that teamwork is the key to success… AND survival!

Descendants and Descendants 2 are two of the most watched Disney Channel original movies of all time!

DIABOLICAL SUMMER HC

Thierry Smolderen (A/CVR) Alexandre Clerisse

A groovy spy thriller and coming-of-age tale set in the Go-Go days of the 1960s, done in a chic, retro style sure to charm readers. For 15-year old Antoine, the summer of 1967 will prove to be an unforgettable one full of new discoveries: a secret agent from nowhere, a mysterious troubled girl, and the disappearance of his father-all happening within two days! These events and more conspire to turn his life upside down and into something he could never have imagined.

•   Advance solicited for April release! •   The Atomic Empire creators turn their vintage-inspired style to the spy-thriller genre, recalling a time when James Bond was the biggest action-hero in the world.

DICK TRACY FOREVER #3

Michael Avon Oeming (A/CVR A) Michael Avon Oeming

Dick Tracy is Sisyphus, pushing the law boulder up the hill as he struggles for reason and order in a world with none. His attempts at law and order are met with crime and chaos in the form of unpredictable and absurd villains. But Dick Tracy will never give up trying, no matter the era or incarnation. Join Eisner Award-winning creator Michael Avon Oeming on a startling case through time and space!

•   From the mind of Eisner Award winner Michael Avon Oeming, co-creator of Powers! •   Each issue has an exciting new take on one of the most iconic comic-strip heroes of all time!

DISNEY AFTERNOON GIANT #5

Ian Brill (A) Leonel Castellani, James Silvani, Ricardo Garcia (CVR) Magic Eye Studios

The return of Darkwing Duck begins this issue with chapter one of “The Duck Knight Returns”! Where did Darkwing Duck go, and what crisis has sparked his sudden reappearance? Find out in this issue! Then, Chip ‘n’ Dale and the Rescue Rangers are back for another thrilling adventure in “Stranger Danger”!

EVE STRANGER #2

David Barnett (A/CVR) Philip Bond

Eve Stranger can do anything thanks to the nanotech that she has to inject every week to stay alive… anything except remember who she is or where she’s been. Her talents sold by the shadowy E.V.E. Project to the highest bidder, Eve’s latest mission takes her to history-drenched Prague to face a monster who must be stopped. High-octane adventure, weird science, and doomed romance meet the jet-set in “Retrograde”!

GHOST TREE #1 3RD PTG

Bobby Curnow (A/CVR) Simon Gane

GHOST TREE #2 2ND PTG

Bobby Curnow (A/CVR) Simon Gane

GHOST TREE #3

Bobby Curnow (A/CVR A) Simon Gane

A sinister force grows in strength as Brandt discovers more secrets about his past and his family’s connection to the Ghost Tree. Will Brandt be able to discover his true purpose in Japan in time to save himself?

A touching drama with a hint of horror!

GLOW #3

Tini Howard (A/CVR A) Hannah Templer

Based on the hit Netflix show! The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling quickly realize that there’s no way they’re going to be able to beat these real, muscle-y professional wrestlers! With morale low, Ruth has to come up with a new plan, and she’s going to make sure they win-even if they have to lose!

MARILYN MANOR #1

Magdalene Visaggio (A/CVR A) Marley Zarcone

Where were you in ’81? When the White House goes dark for 17 days in August, the president’s spoiled daughter and her best friend Abe-who claims to be possessed by the spirit of Abe Lincoln-throw a rager at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, unearthing long dead historical figures and government secrets that are better off buried. Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll séances, and secret passageways lead to time-bending mystical romps where past and present collide. But at what cost to Marilyn Kelleher, the world at large, and music television?

Uniting the red-hot Eisner-nominated talents of writer Magdalene Visaggio (Eternity Girl, Kim and Kim) and artist Marley Zarcone (Shade, the Changing Girl, Effigy) for the first time, MARILYN MANOR explores identity, classism, appropriation, and friendship. It’s a rollicking, neon party gone out of bounds when we need it most-set just in time for the greatest pop cultural marriage to date: MTV.

“We’ve been trying to capture the feel, the excitement, the energy of the rise of the New Romantics, of the decade that embraced excess and excitement in hugely over-the-top ways, and filled it with chaos and insanity. This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever written in the best way possible, like an apocalypse directed by John Hughes.”

MY LITTLE PONY SPIRIT OF THE FOREST #2

Ted Anderson (A/CVR A) Brenda Hickey (CVR B) Tony Fleecs

Strange things are happening in the woods around Ponyville! When ponies start seeing weird shapes, hearing unknown sounds, and losing the tools they need to work, all signs point to a mysterious monster! But it couldn’t actually be the Spirit of the Forest-right?!

PUNKS NOT DEAD: LONDON CALLING #5

David Barnett (A/CVR A) Martin Simmonds

It’s the moment the whole story has been building to… Fergie comes face-to-face with Billy, the dad he’s never met. Or should that be Beleth, banished prince of hell? But before that, have Sid and Fergie actually found a way to stop being stuck together? And finally, Dorothy and Asif return to London with Natalie in tow for a battle royale unlike any other. Don’t miss “To the Underworld,” the smashing conclusion to our sophomore arc!

“…razor-sharp dialogue, black humour … dripping in punk rock…” –Tripwire

“…a riot of technicolour and tentacles…extraordinary…” –Hero Collector

ROAD OF BONES #1 2ND PTG

Rich Douek (A/CVR) Alex Cormack

ROAD OF BONES #2

Rich Douek (A/CVR A) Alex Cormack

After weeks battling the cold, freezing tundra and a dwindling food supply, tension runs high between Roman, Sergei, and Grigori as they flee the horrors of the Kolyma Gulag. Their one hope is reaching a hunting lodge in the mountains where they can replenish their supplies-but the rocky path grows more treacherous with every step. Even so, Roman has yet to discover the true meaning of treachery-until he learns what Grigori and Sergei’s true plan for survival is. The dark tale of survival at any cost in the Siberian wilderness continues in ROAD OF BONES #2 from writer Rich Douek (GUTTER MAGIC) and artist Alex Cormack (SINK).

Survival drama at its finest!

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NORTHEAST

Ernest K Fabian Presents:

Northeast Wrestling Match Report:

Pro wrestling fans packed the Bethany town hall in Bethany Ct. for an exciting evening of pro wrestling action.  Ernest wants to send out a quick nod to the friends I rarely see who attended this extravaganza.   it was great to see Ajay Ramirez & Tammy Nolan.  Ernest also wants to give the proverbial nod to my regular wrestling fan buddies, Dakota Lofland, Jay Smith & Gary Lee Solomon.

Disclaimer: As a reporter I use my eyes & ears to follow & report the action to the best of my ability. Does that mean I never make mistakes? Absolutely not! I do get a few facts wrong. Any errata is appreciated & should be listed in the comments section.

Ring Announcer:  Vince Berry

Time Keeper:  Vince Berry

Referees:  Vinnie Lax Lax, Kevin Quinn & Eric S

Singles Match: Travis Gordon retained his "King of Bethany" crown in a match VS "Hard Hittin" Bobby Ocean via pinfall after planting the back of Ocean's head into the mat with his finisher; "the blockbuster."  After the match the two combatants shook hands in a display of sportsmanship.

Singles Match:  "Big Bacon" Brad Hollister in his debut match for Northeast Wrestling beat "All Good" Anthony Greene via pinfall after a seated power bomb.  Hollister dominated this match due to his superior physique & was able to beat Greene relatively quickly.

Tag-team Match:  "The Now"  Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins defeated "Adrenaline Rush" "Dangerous" Dan Evans & Keith Youngblood via pinfall when Dalishus pinned Youngblood after reversing Youngbloods small package.  The fans hated "The Now" & chanted for them to "go home."  "The Now acted like prima donnas & refused to wrestle until the ring had been swept of debris.  

During this portion of the card, Northeast heavyweight champion Brian Anthony came out to ringside with his manager; "Showtime" Stevie Stamos & addressed the fans.  The fans chanted "TKO in homage of TK O'Ryan who was slated to face Anthony in the main event for the Northeast title.  Anthony stated that TKO is not a three time Northeast champion like him & that he (Anthony) was beating men such as Rik Flair & Jerry Lawler while TKO was in high school.  Anthony finished by saying that he was not just going to beat TKO, he was going to "kick TKO's ass."  Stamos then took the microphone & said, "TKO, you may be a "wildhorse" but Anthony is a tank.  You will never wear that belt around your skinny waist!"

Singles Match:  "Insanity" Vinny Marseglia stopped "Juice" JT Dunn via pinfall after Marseglia planted Dunn's back into his knees.  Dunn had missed with his signature finisher, "death by elbow" which enabled Marseglia to rally for the victory.  These two combatants were evenly matched and traded multiple near falls throughout the match.

During this portion of the card "Traven" came out to the ring and threw gifts into the audience.  Later during this portion of the card, Dan DeMan came to the ring and threw fake gifts to the fans.  Dan asked Traven for his gift.  That gift turned out to be Ron Zombie who ran out to the ring and planted Dan's head into the mat.  Ron Zombie admonished the fans to "bask in my glow."

Singles Match:  Keith Lee stopped Donovan Dijak via pinfall after executing a seated power bomb off the top rope that drove Dijaks back into the mat.  Lee was especially impressive for a man his size & was able to execute high drop-kicks and other moves that require extreme agility.  At the climax of this match, Dijak flipped out of the ring but was caught by Lee at ringside.  Later in the match, Scotty Slade came out to the ring with a chair but Lee was able to stop him by leaping out of the ring onto both men.   After the match Dijak pretended to shake hands with Lee but then hit Lee with a chair once in the mid-section & twice on the back.  Lee swore he would get revenge on Dijak.  

Singles Match:  "Cold Steel" Chuck O'Neil got by "Sexy Beast" Bull Dread via submission at 1:30 after converting a power bomb into a devastating arm bar that made Dread tap out quickly..

Singles Match:  Wrecking Ball Legursky destroyed "Miracle" Mike Bennet via pinfall after utilizing a military press slam converted into a splash.  Bennet went for a quick attack at the beginning of the match.   Bennet hit Wrecking Ball with a series of fists & elbows but Wrecking Ball recovered quickly & delivered a series of big chops on Bennet.  Wrecking Ball then planted Bennet's shoulder into the ring-post & Bennet's head into the ring apron.  Bennet was able to rally and regain a temporary advantage & a near fall after a spear off the 2nd rope.  Bennet was then able to plant Wrecking Ball's head into the mat 2 times but Wrecking Ball recovered and reversed the third attempt for the pinfall victory.  

Tag-team Match:  "The Battle Brothers" (Chris & Anthony) beat "That Guy" Scotty Slade & Cam Zagami via pinfall after Anthony pinned Cam following a double slam from both of the Battle Brothers.  A highlight of this match was when Anthony Battle delivered a Belly to Back Suplex on both of his opponents at the same time.  

MAIN EVENT:

Northeast Wrestling Championship Match:  TK O'Ryan won the Northeast championship in his match against Brian Anthony (with manager; Stevie Stamos) via submission after utilizing a variation of a cloverleaf.  This match began when Anthony attacked TKO whilst TKO was distracted by Stamos.  Anthony immediately resorted to rule breaking tactics by choking TKO with his foot.  Stamos cheated multiple times during this match by choking TKO while the referee was distracted.  A highlight of this match was when Anthony suplexed TKO on the floor.  TKO was barely able to get back into the ring before the 10 count.  Anthony was able to deliver 3 chops, a forearm & a kick to the head against TKO.  Anthony was then able to score a near fall against TKO after an elbow off the top rope.  At the climax of this match, TKO gained a near fall after a roll-up but Stamos interfered.  This interference enraged TKO, who dove out of the ring onto Stamos, knocking Stamos unconscious. TKO then re-entered the ring and was able to rally for the submission victory.  The fans were ecstatic.

Northeast Wrestling returns to Bethany Ct. on January 21st.

See you at the matches!         .