Author: Avellina Balestri
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Winter 2018: Passage of Light – Tales & Traditions of the Middle East
Our upcoming issue is Winter 2018: Passage of Light – Tales & Traditions from the Middle East! From scriptures to folklore to current perspectives and beyond, we want it all! Read more
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F&F Fall 2018: A Celtic Celebration
Whether you can trace your ancestry back to the Celts, or you love Celtic music or mythology, or you know nothing at all about Celtic culture, this issue is for you! Read more
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And Swaying Beeches Bear: A Lord of the Rings Story
“You have been warriors for many years but you also know the lore of trees. Can you make a bed for our little heroes’ as some of your people do?” Read more
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A Scottish Princess Fair
“It was a Scottish princess fair In the sun shining on DunBroch wall And she would marry a Viking heir For they made Love lord of all.” Read more
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The Isengard Triangle: Part One
BY MARTINA JURICKOVA In this installment I focus on the relationship between Saruman, Gríma Wormtongue, and Théoden the king of Rohan. Read more
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Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial- Chapter 22: An Old Friend
“He swore he would never send him there! Lily knew what they were like, knew that they were barely fit enough to raise their own child, let alone one of ours!” Read more
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The Jeweler’s Apprentice- Chapter 12
BY E. KAISER WRITES “They had to send letters to her family to explain the new arrangement and when they had received their blessing back again.” Read more
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The Voyages of the Asimov: A Star Trek Serial- Chapter 9
By Ariel Klay and the Members of the Starship Asimov Fan Club Word Count: Story in Progress, to be determined. Rating: PG-13 for minor blood and sensual content Summary: The Adventures of the Crew of Starfleet Science vessel USS Asimov. Chief Engineer’s Log, Stardate 8891101.5, Lieutenant Commander N’ka Gallagar, reporting: the Asimov is headed for the Read more
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Disaster Strikes: A Firsthand Account of the Carr Fire
BY M.C. PEHRSON I grabbed his hand and told him that unless we evacuated RIGHT NOW, we were going to die. Read more
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An Old Man Fishing
“Why do you sit and wait for the fish to be caught?” Read more
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The Voyages of the Asimov: A Star Trek Serial- Chapter 8
By Ariel Klay and the Members of the Starship Asimov Fan Club Word Count: Story in Progress, to be determined. Rating: PG-13 for minor blood and sensual content Summary: The Adventures of the Crew of Starfleet Science vessel USS Asimov. First officer’s log, Stardate 8891091.2, Commander Trevor Stevens, reporting: about ten minutes ago we received a Read more
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The Lord of the Rings: A Traditional Catholic View
BY CHARLES A. COULOMBE Mr. Tolkien’s unique vision was directly shaped by recurring images in the Catholic culture which shaped JRRT. Read more
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A Dear Friend Remembered: A Lord of the Rings Poem
“I thought I saw you, today. In the grass, a book lay open. I strolled through the orchard, air warm and sun dappled, And I saw you there, Eyes intent on the page.” Read more
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The Princess and the Merchant’s Daughter
BY MARY CHAPEL And so, dear reader, after seeing these two young maidens grow into their separate lives, I would like to ask you this question. Read more
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For the White Rose
BY CHARLES A. COULOMBE All Kings and all pretenders, wherever you may be, the land itself remembers though we are far from thee. Read more
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Burnt: A Harry Potter Serial- Chapter 21: What’s Wrong?
By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: 105891 Rating: PG-13 for brief language, violence, and depictions of abuse Summary: A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way. Quirrell’s aura was black with rot Read more
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Cutting the Cord: A Game of Thrones Serial – Chapter 15: Lion and Wolf
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “But knowledge is power. And one cannot own knowledge, can they? Not like any tangible thing. It defies being held too tightly.” Read more
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The Jeweler’s Apprentice-Chapter 11
BY E. KAISER WRITES “He said that life’s like that. Changes perspective whenever something new happens.” Read more
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Lemonade
“A cooling sensation for your throat A perfect mix of sweet and sour Sometimes pink, but mostly yellow It’s sometimes drunk by the hour.” Read more
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Christ Our Passover Lamb: Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist
BY ALEX BRITTAIN This doctrine would indeed be very absurd if it were not for the fact that we have good enough reason to believe it to be true. Read more