Author: Avellina Balestri
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Legend of the Lost: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 3: Tea and Sandwiches
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “You complain about it, but what did you have to offer her that my father couldn’t have outdone you on?” Read more
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Of Fairy Tales and Joy: A Reflection for the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter
BY ELIZABETH AMY HAJEK The magical world was utterly enchanting. I found myself filled with a sense of wonder. Read more
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Testament: A Star Trek Serial – Chapter 4
BY M.C. PEHRSON “Spock, let us be truthful,” Sparn responded. “I have never done anything to honor you or your home, but with your forbearance I hope to do so now.” Read more
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The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 4
BY BRITTNY KELLER “I wouldn’t be so positive about my brother’s actions. I’m sure even the Elf Lords know about you kidnapping me by now.” Read more
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Legend of the Lost: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 2: Cradling the Dead
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “Do you know, Potter, what I would have done to that damned sorting hat?” he queried, his voice falling in and out. “I’d have torn it…into so many pieces…” Read more
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Guardian Angels of the Quest: Frodo, Sam, and the Valar
BY ANNE MARIE GAZZOLO The Valar also play instrumental roles in aiding the Ring-bearer and his friends during the War of the Ring and beyond. Read more
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Testament: A Star Trek Serial – Chapter 3
M.C. PEHRSON “I am a man of many years,” he thought, “a gray-haired elder of the clan of Talek-sen-deen. What words can one so young possibly speak to me?” Read more
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The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 3
BY BRITTANY KELLER “I’d prefer to have been impaled by your army’s arrows rather than be burned to death in the mountain.” Read more
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Diwrnach is Dead
BY LORNA C. SMITHERS “Diwrnarch must defend the cauldron with a sword sharper than any sword in the world.” Read more
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Death Shall Have No Dominion
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “You shall not have my body, and death shall have no dominion,” she declared, though her voice was shaking. Read more
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Legend of the Lost: A Harry Potter Serial – Chapter 1: Smoke and Mirrors
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “You know the pull of the undercurrent well enough. It plays upon both strengths and weaknesses with utmost subtlety.” Read more
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A Day at Grandma’s
BY PHOENIX “I’ve got a whole list of things that need to be done, and as you can see, it’s going to take a bit of work to get this place tidied up.” Read more
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Legend of the Lost: A Harry Potter Serial – Prologue: Snake and Shadows
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “Am I so lost…that even you…you can’t find me? Oh…no…” The tears ran down his chalk white face, carrying the memories inside them. Read more
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An Unexpected Journey: A Lord of the Rings Story
BY AMANDA PIZZOLATTO “They’ll be going to the Gray Havens, the Elvish city by the sea. Their boat will be leaving here soon, and we promised Gandalf we’d meet him on the way.” Read more
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The Elf and the Orc: Chapter 1
BY BRITTANY KELLER “Don’t scream,” He demanded. His breath smelt of stale blood. “Hold it down or I’ll bleed you like a pig.” Read more
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Logo Contest!
Calling all artists and graphic designers! We need a new logo! Our current logo is simply our two previous logos next to each other, and we know YOU can do better! We the editors are thinking something with the White Tree of Gondor for the Fellowship side, and a fairy for the Fairydust side, but… Read more
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The Games We Play: A Reflection on Competition vs. Sacrifice
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Games. Always playing games. Filling up the mind with plotting, and our heart’s surge crested with the thrill. Read more
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Prologue: A Mulan Story
“I have many swords.” She spread her arms to show the amount. “I beat the boys when they take away my dolls, and take their swords away.” Read more
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Beauty and the Beast: Modern Disney vs. Classic Disney
BY KAT CLEMENTS What kind of depth would be imparted to the characters, as told to a modern audience? Read more
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I Am Walking: A Harry Potter Story
BY LADY MEMORY “Today I’m asking you like a friend. Tomorrow, I could ask you like a master. Would you trust me?” Read more