This is a bit of an experiment. The stories below were started with the help of friends, and I'm attempting to unify the points of view and complete several works in progress.
I habitually chase rabbits, often running from one plot/story to another as ideas strike. Lately though, I've felt a need to revisit a few creative attempts and I'm hoping this forum will push me to find the endings that often elude me.
Pictures and additional information on characters can be found on my home page.
Reviews and opinions welcome. Be warned, I will take your suggestions seriously and likely will incorporate your ideas within days if I agree with them. I tend to return reviews. I read alot, but don't favorite things as a rule.
--current project: Second Sight Chapter 4 -- likely Sunday -- it's half done, so I'm serious this time --
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GHOST WRITER
First person perspective and present tense for a change of pace. I've tried this plot a couple of times and a couple of ways. The honest truth is that Chapter One's initial scene was real for me one morning. Since my nightmare's really aren't the topic of fiction, I used Nefertiry's Glass Coffin as the underlying plot. We did start this together - but I think it's right that I finished it alone. As she reminds me, had we continued the ending would have been very different, and I would have hated it.
That’s what life is - a series of random events. You can’t predict the outcome of any of them.
Some lead to discovery, some to self doubt, but they all leave their mark.
This is basically done now. Thanks to everyone who helped me get to this point, offering reviews and opinions. Truly, your encouragement and support has helped me reach a major milestone - and I thank you.
ISLE
This piece began as a co-written role play, again with my friend Nefertiry. In later chapters the plot line bled into the horror genre which suits me. Up through Chapter 8 some of the text is hers. We reached a point of actually writing out one character and it will be interesting to see if the rewrite ends with a plot about surviving, or something else.
I'll admit I'm not terribly happy with this. I just did a swing through of basic edits, (combining some chapters - so chapter 10 is reposted and new) and I can probably finish this in 5000 words. I plan to save this for Halloween and write the concluding two chapters then.
FORTUNE'S FATE
The Tarot begins with The Fool. This is because there are only two human stories worth retelling 1) a Stranger comes to town and 2) the Quest. And yet, some say there is only one story because a stranger, like a gypsy traveler, is always on a quest. And so this saga begins with young Mikal Cameresco, who tries to follow in his father's footsteps as head of a gypsy clan, with business interests in fortune telling and horse trading. But mysteries from the past reveal the promise of treasure. The prize could be a set of mystical stones, or it just might be his cousin Navah.
If you knew the future – How would you use that knowledge?
If you knew the terms of your own death – Would you follow the chosen path?
If you had a choice to protect family – What would you sacrifice?
Each chapter will feature a letter. They will unfold in reverse chronological order and help solve the mystery. Don't get too fixated on the point of view pattern - it will not be predicatible. Next up is Navah (chapter 10) - the letters will be reclaimed...sort of. Target is October 15 for an update.
Note: Beta Reader support from Very Serious on the story Fortune's Fate -- I recommend her highly
SECOND SIGHT (sequel to Ghost Writer)
The killer goes on trial...and a cold case gets uncovered. I'm still crafting this plot in my head, I think my mood has lightened enough and I miss Hale -- so SS is next on my radar.
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