Author: Avellina Balestri
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The Ethics of Escape: A Philosophical Analysis
BY CHARLES A. COULOMBE “It is easy to debunk escapism; but notice that the ones who do so are usually the gaolers!” Read more
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All Things Will Be Made Right: Sin as a State of Being in the Writings of C.S. Lewis
BY WHITNEY ANN DOTSON As I grew older and the process of His sanctification grew with me, I realized that sin has both an active and passive voice. Read more
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The Wood Between the Worlds: A Chronicles of Narnia Story
BY CHRISTOPHER WOODS “Is this it, my Lord Caspiar?” the smaller one asked. “Is this the edge of the world?” Read more
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Susan’s Path: A Chronicles of Narnia Poem
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI We journeyed there as one, we weathered storms with friends; the world was fair as love and darkness had an end. Read more
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Burnt: Chapter 2- Results
By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: 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. The walk back up the stairs… Read more
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Honeybee: Chapter 2
BY M.C. PEHRSON “I’m afraid your daughter has been the victim of a prank…yes, a childish prank. I assure you, Emma will be hearing from me.” Read more
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Angels of Fire: A Harry Potter Story
“I haven’t actually said the words, but when we were together I tried to show him. Actions speak louder than words, right?” Read more
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Sine Caritas Non Est: An Essay on Divine and Human Love
BY LUCY RUTHERFORD Eros is the most exclusive of the natural loves and is a desire for the Beloved. This desire, however, is not a sexual one. Read more
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The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: Chapter 5
BY ELLEN VIRGINA I looked with rapture at the folded cloth and clutched it in my hands, tears of joy streaming down my face. Read more
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The Devil Inside: A Reflection on The Screwtape Letters
BY HANNAH VINCENT There is such a thing as evil. Unfortunately, too many times we want to ignore it or hope it is not a common occurrence. Read more
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Love Will Save Us: A Harry Potter Story
“I wanted to tell you sooner, but these past few weeks…they’ve been like heaven to me. I didn’t want to dampen them. I love you, Ginny Weasley, more than I ever thought I could.” Read more
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Death and the Lion: A Crossover Serial – Chapter 12: Bo and Prop
By Amanda Pizzolatto (alias Aurora Mandeville) Word Count: 31845 Rating: PG for scary situations Summary: Nico Di Angelo, son of Hades, is used to being alone, until one day a girl with auburn hair waltzes into his life… After counting to fifty like the Conte told them, they left their side of the confessional and… Read more
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To Swim Again
To swim again, where once you nearly drowned, Requires the will, not only sentiment. You could stay safe on dry, nay, barren ground, But length of life does not prove life well spent. Read more
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The Problem of Edmund: A Discussion of Justice, Mercy, and Forgiveness
BY SARAH LEVESQUE Despite all of this, after this scene, not one of his siblings speaks out against Edmund – not to his face, or behind his back. Read more
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Family Life: A Memoir from 1920’s America
BY LAWRENCE S. HOWE & M.C. PEHRSON The time came for him to make a decision between filling the barn with a horse or a car. He decided for the car. Read more
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My Guardian Angel: A Harry Potter Story
“Watching your family tonight,” I said through my tears, “I kept seeing how things could have been if Sirius were still alive. What we would have talked about, joked about, what we would have done together. I had it in my hand. It was right in my hand and I LOST IT!” Read more
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The High King Will Return: A Chronicles of Narnia Poem
“No matter the cost- No matter the wait- We’ll endure in the woods And we’ll sing our magnificent King.” Read more
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Burnt: Chapter 1 – A Surprising Sorting
By LastCrazyHorn Word Count: 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. “POTTER, HARRY.” A pause, and then… Read more
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Honeybee: Chapter 1
BY M.C. PEHRSON “How’s my Honeybee?” he asked, sniffing the open pot. “And what’s this marvelous aroma?” Read more
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Screwtape Talks about “The DaVinci Code”
“We have discussed external attacks that will come upon your patient. Now let us discuss the internal. Is your patient more likely to read too much into what he sees, or too little?” Read more