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You will follow them throughout this story. Thanks for the feedback.

As I did for the prologue, I will put warnings on the other chapters readers may find disturbing.

Yes, the prologue was graphic, hence the warning, but it settles down after that. I hope you continue reading and enjoy it.

The boys were escorted from the king’s quarters and taken directly to the royal stables. Prior to their arrival a coach had been prepared for their use and now stood waiting for them. It was a magnificent carriage, drawn by four mighty steeds, and was apparently one of the king’s personal fleet. After inspecting this magnificent vehicle further, the boys decided it must be one of the carriages used for public ceremonies or for when the king and the queen were traveling. This time, however, i

Hollywood might be reacting to the lower ticket sales recently. If people aren't going to the movies, why make so many, especially if they can't make a lot of money off them. What they fail to realize is people aren't going because most movies suck.

Happy Birthday, Conner. Hope it's a great one!

I saw Trebs listed under the birthdays and just had one thought. He may be gone, but not forgotten.

Was he on a caffeine high or what? lol

The musical or just cats in general?

I don't believe people are born to hate and much of it is learned from watching and listening to those closest to them, especially in the formative years. It may also be formed through negative interactions with certain people or groups as the person is growing up. Therefore, anything learned can be altered, not quite the same as being unlearned, but I think that depends on how deeply ingrained the hatred is. I believe the earlier one learns to hate something or someone, including groups, and the longer that belief is held, the harder it is to convince the person his belief is wrong. Such intervention would have to be done when the individual is younger or would take place closer to the time the hatred was formed in order to be effective. The longer that belief is held, the more difficult it will be to change it, unless something drastic or radical occurs. .

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate that. Yes, the Prologue was horrifying, because I wanted to dramatize how despicable the evil sorcerer was. There may be a few more moments like that, but there will be other kinds of terrors as well. Thanks for the feedback.

I was wondering when I saw the headline, Little Rascals 20th Anniversary, because I remembered the reruns of the 1930s shorts from when I was a kId. Then I saw you were referring to the movie, which came out after my kids were too old to want to go see it, but then I watched it on TV, or video - don't remember which, with my grandchildren. It's amazing how that works.

If I'm going to stuck on an island, I want books that will entertain me, so here are my choices. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer The Adventures of Huckleberry by Mark Twain Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein

Welcome to GA, Mattie!

Happy Birthday, Iarwain.

King Orthilue labored in the midst of the battle, swinging his great broadsword at one onrushing foe after another. His powerful physique was straining beneath his hauberk of chainmail and his silvery hair flowed gracefully behind him with each masterful stroke. The scars on his body, souvenirs from past battles fought along Tarolia’s borders, shone in relief upon his bronzed skin and bore silent witness to his experience as a warrior. As the fighting continued, dark crimson blotches accumula

The wizened wizard traveled at a steady pace as he journeyed through the Woods of Wildoness. Although the mission he was on was urgent, it was not so pressing that he couldn’t afford a few moments to enjoy the serenity and brilliance the forest offered the weary traveler. Each time he entered the faerie kingdom of the elves, he experienced a sense of tranquility that he was unable to duplicate while visiting any other region within Tarolia. Beraut often found himself wandering through th

A powerful, evil sorcerer threatens the Kingdom of Tarolia and Kieren, a young half-elf, finds himself thrust into the heart of the struggle. How is he involved and what part will he play?

Two film legends. May the Rest in Peace.

I'm bnot a Millennial, but I did watch some of the shows with my kids. Tried to monitor what they were watching. I'll have to see what they think of this.

Life is short, so you have to take time to smell the roses or do the things you enjoy. If not, life probably isn't worth living and it will be over before you know it. Unfortunately, most businesses feel that their upper echilon should make work their primary focus and put it above all else, as well as those whose primary focus is on the monetary rewards they'll reap, but there's more to life than work. Save up the big bucks you're making now and then you'll be able to take a less demanding job later, so you can enjoy the benefits you have earned.

Just tell him you're using the Royal Plural and to knock it off, if he doesn't want to end up in the dungeon. lol

Happy Birthday,Adam! I hope it's a great one, followed by many more.

Congrats. That is impressive.

Thanks, Yetti. I'm glad you enjoyed it.