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Viridian Awakening - Part IV

or, "So that's where the title come from!"

And now the plot thickens. Let me know what you think of this twist... and before you ask, yes, I've been wanting to tell this story since I first read the...

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Viridian Awakening - Part III (Valentine's Day Edition)

Hello, here is the latest. 

In honor of the holiday (no really, it was just a coincidence) we have more character develop, back-story, and honest to goodness fluff. Or at least mild flirting, a...

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Viridian Awakening - Part II

Well, here's the next installment of William's odyssey. Response so far has been good, based on the likes. 

Things take a strange turn as the phrase "no good deed goes unpunished" seems to take...

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Viridian Awakening - Part 1

 

Part of my new plan is to start posting earlier in the month, and thought it would be nice to give my supporters some Holiday reading.

This is the first installment of the massively edi...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part XVI

Here is the last installment...

I hope everyone found this as satisfying as I did. Please send any feedback you have on this installment, or the story as a whole.



Note: D...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part XV - Trigger Warning

Bear with me, it's awkward typing with a wrist brace on.

This update includes a potentially upsetting scene. It deals with a subject I don't take lightly, in what I hope is an adult manner. It's a m...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part XIV

Hello all! Here is the latest update. Tensions rising and another reminder that this whole new world may not be the safest of places...

On the home front, health issues are improving and I'm able to...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part XIII

Here's the latest update. I've made an effort to address some of the things that often get glossed over in fantasy stories. Particularly when travelling, etc...

I don't think I've gone too far (like...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part 12

This is the first time I've written in-depth encounter with a truly alien culture. Did I get it across? Too tropey? Too weird or unbelievable? Just right? Let me know what you think...


An...

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The Actual June Update - Part XI

In case there is any confusion, there are two updates showing for this month because there wasn't one for May. This happened because I was an idiot. We're "caught up" now, but if you see an extra char...

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Apologies for the late post.

I don't really have a good reason for missing the May 31 deadline. It wasn't a great month, but I should have posted what I had at the time. 

You all have my sincere apologies.

You won't ...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part IX

Okay, more action!


Please let me know if this was hard to visualize for anyone...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part 8 - Action!

Rhiyen and his friends are hot on the trail of the kidnappers, but something strange is going on...

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Rhiyen's Journey, Part VII - or - Art Imitates Life

Potential Spoiler Alert:






Believe it or not, it wasn't until well after I'd first laid out the rough draft for this section that I realized I wa...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part VI

Some of the events in this update may hit a little close to home for some people. I'm drawing from events that actually happened to some people I know or who worked for me in the call center. 

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part V

Things are heating up in Glenridge again, resulting in a civil conversation that might be a sign of the Apocalypse.


Hope everyone has a great holiday season. I'm thankful to be in much be...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part IV

 Here is the next section. More holiday madness as Rhiyen and his friends try to settle into new roles, without losing what they have. It's harder than you might think.

And you know what they s...

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October Update Special!

It's not Schlocktoberfest, but it is an extra-large update this month. A minor confrontation as Rhiyen and his friends adjust to their new lives, and a miscommunication cleared up.

Yes, it's a lot o...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part II

Here's the next installment. Is it starting off too slow? Did you enjoy looking at their last summer? Don't worry, the peace won't last forever...

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Rhiyen's Journey - Part I

Hello, and welcome to the sequel to Rhiyen's Deal. This was originally going to be call "The Journey" but I changed it to match the new title my wonderful readers suggested for the first volume.

Ple...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part 17 (finale!)

A jumbo update with the climax and the epilogue to our tale. Some odd things you may have noted earlier in the story will suddenly make sense. I hope. If you have any questions now, please ask as ther...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part 16

Here's the next installment as we move toward the climax!

Physical therapy is progressing and I'm finally making some noticeable gains. A minor infection slowed me down for a few days, but I'm o...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part 15

Here's the latest update in Rhiyen's adventures. My own medical saga continues as well. I'm at a new hospital now, getting some issues addressed. No recent episodes of respiratory failure, so I'm hope...

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Part 14 of Rhiyen's Deal

As I mention earlier, this is the second update for April, making up for missing one in March. I'm still in the hospital getting physical therapy, but it's hard work. Many thanks to Runsamok for helpi...

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A Belated Update...

Sorry this is late. I'm in the hospital, and this is the first day I've had my laptop back. (Not that it would have done me much good last week,) I intend to update again at the end of the month to ca...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part XII

This is Lindsey Schocke, posting the next installment of Matthew's writing. It's been a tough month because he has been in and out of the hospital. 

Rest assured, he is getting better and w...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part XI

I hope you all are enjoying 2016! My month could be better, but dealing with bureaucracies is better than being dead (I think), so that's something. The plot thickens in Glenridge, and someone is rais...

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part X

It's been a rough month, so apologies in advance if I missed any typos. Hope you and yours have a good holiday season!

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part IX

Here's the latest from the Glenridge crew. Let me know what you think.

 I hope everyone has a restful and happy holiday season!

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Rhiyen's Deal - Part 8

I can't claim credit for the timing, but something very seasonally-appropriate is in store in this latest installment.

Let me know what you liked, what worked for you and what didn't. I'm writi...

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