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Aaron and Neldor looked out on the other side of the dark and scaring river. "Good Lord," Aaron said in a hollow voice. "It is pitch black over there. What a horrible place to live in the afterlife. I do not want to die, Master Neldor." Aaron was shocked at the horrible sight. His voice was almost breaking. Neldor patted his shoulder. "This is what we see from where we stand now, Aaron," he said in a calming voice. The wizard channelled reassuring energy to the young man. Aaron’s tensed body
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Neldor and Aaron stood in front of the huge ash tree. Neldor looked at it. The wizard was deep in thoughts. Aaron stood close to Neldor. He glanced around nervously. What were they supposed to do? Aaron looked at the wizard. Neldor nodded thoughtfully. "Do you have an idea, Master Neldor?" Aaron asked hopefully. Neldor turned to him. "I was thinking, Aaron," he said. "Today is the day of Samuin. The veils between the worlds are thin today." Aaron nodded. He hung on Neldor’s lips. "The ash
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Neldor and Aaron awoke the following morning. The sun was shining, yet the rays of the sun barely reached the ground. The air was chilly and Neldor and Aaron felt cold. Aaron looked for additional clothes in his bag. He took out the velvet vest that Lyaris had given to him as a present. Aaron touched the smooth fabric. He felt a lump in his throat and tears came to his eyes. Neldor watched Aaron. He felt pity for the young man. The old wizard racked his brain. He sought for a way to find the p
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Spring I feel the sunshine on my skin I smell the scent of roses I see a golden morning sun And hear your ringing laughter The darkness' gone; I want to sing And celebrate with you The blossom time of spring
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Lyaris awoke. Night was falling. He looked around. He was still feeling dizzy. He rose to his feet and went to the fountain. Lyaris looked into the fountain again. He put his hand into the dark water. The long sleep had made him thirsty. Lyaris took a handful of water and rinsed his mouth. He bent over and drank more water. Suddenly, he heard a voice beside him. Startled, Lyaris turned around. A man stood in the shadows. Lyaris was not able to see his face clearly. The figure was tall and the vo
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Lyaris was bored. The days were long. He was still in the hunter’s lodge, waiting for Zhoron. He had read his manuscript several times. He meanwhile knew all the words by heart. Tyrnae was a magical world full of wonders. Lyaris yearned to see them all. He had left the royal court furtively. He had jumped into a secret adventure. However, after three days of extreme boredom, the flush of excitement had almost gone. Lyaris had come back to earth and reality had caught up with him. He suddenly fel
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Elethiel (A Fairy Tale)
Dolores Esteban commented on Dolores Esteban's story chapter in Elethiel (A Fairy Tale)
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Lyaris was sitting under a tree, eating cheese and bread. He had found the place that Zhoron had described to him in detail. It was a hunter’s lodge in a wood. Zhoron had drawn a map and had explained the route to Lyaris. The prince had ridden west for two days. He had followed Zhoron’s instructions carefully. Lyaris had met only few travellers on the road. They had not paid much attention to him. The hunter’s lodge was hidden in the wood. A barely visible path led to it. Lyaris was waiting fo
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Like he had said, Zhoron returned in the evening. He walked triumphantly into the main hall where the king and the counsellors already waited for him. Zhoron pulled a piece of paper from his pocket. He handed it to the king. "My lord, the soldiers had ridden west, following the main road. But I rode east and I discovered hoof prints and I followed them. I spotted a place that looked as if someone had rested there. I scanned the place with my sixth sense. I sensed the prince’s energy. I found th
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Oh, you actually started the story. I do love it. Great!
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Zhoron was in his chamber, packing his things. The soldiers that the king had sent out in search for Prince Lyaris had returned a short time ago. They had found no trace of the prince. They had not even found hoof prints of his horse. The counsellors had advised to send out more soldiers and also trained scouts. One man had advised to summon the old wizard Neldor. But Zhoron had urged the king to reject the request. He had convinced the king that the discarded magician would be of no help. He, Z
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Aaron came back the following morning. Neldor invited him to sit down. "How are you feeling, Aaron?" he asked. "I’m fine," Aaron said briefly. He leaned forward and looked at the wizard. "Master Neldor, tell me, what have you found out?" "Aeons ago...," Neldor started. "Aeons ago, only primitive tribes inhabited the land. The legend says that on a cold autumn evening the secret gate opened wide. It was the night of Samuin. Twelve mighty and powerful magicians passed the gate. They came from t
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Anthology News Special Anthology Announcement!
Dolores Esteban commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
There are many wondeful stories. I enjoyed reading, so far. Thanks for the anthology. I always look forward to it. -
Aglanthol 4 - Tyrnae (Journey to the Otherworld) Prince Lyaris has disappeared. Inspired by the false magician Zhoron, the young prince set out to find the gate to the magical realm of Tyrnae. However, only the chosen ones may enter the otherworld and leave it again. Aaron, unhappy in love with the prince, sets out to find Lyaris. The wizard Neldor accompanies him. 16 chapters. Enjoy!
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Neldor returned to his chamber in the tower. He stood by the window, rubbing his chin. The old wizard was thinking. Zhoron had taken the queen’s horse from the stable. Presumably, the prince had left on his mother’s horse. However, Zhoron concealed the truth from the king. Moreover, he had made sure that the king delayed any actions and thus gave the prince a head start. Was Zhoron the prince’s confident? Had Lyaris asked the new magician to help him and cover up his secret departure? Neldor ga
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Aglanthol 4 Tyrnae (Journey to the Otherworld) by Dolores Esteban "Love is the magic of the heart" Neldor looked out of the window. Although it was still early in the morning, people had already gathered in the yard. Neldor saw stable boys, maidens, royal servants and valets. They stood in groups, talking to each other and making quite a fuss. "What’s going on? Why has no one informed me?" the wizard said grumpily. Neldor had not left his chamber in the tower for a week
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Prince Lyaris has disappeared. Inspired by the false magician Zhoron, the young prince set out to find the gate to the magical realm of Tyrnae. However, only the chosen ones may enter the otherworld and leave it again. Aaron, unhappy in love with the prince, sets out to find Lyaris. The wizard Neldor accompanies him.
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Elethiel (A Fairy Tale)
Dolores Esteban commented on Dolores Esteban's story in 2012 - Spring - It Wasn't Me
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Strong arguments and a clear message to the many people who are uninfomed, biased, and prejudiced. Thanks for your work.
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I figured out it was Kevin and I hoped for a happy ending. I was not sure about that, though. I'm glad they came together. I definitely like the story.
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Elethiel (A Fairy Tale)
Dolores Esteban commented on Dolores Esteban's story in 2012 - Spring - It Wasn't Me
Uhm, yes, there is only a faint connection to the theme. Gabriel asks a question. In fact, the sentence is of no great importance. Thanks for reading. Glad you liked it anyway. -
Surrealistic at first sight. But definitely a story with depth and meaning. I liked it.
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Definitely a good Act 1. The characters and all layers of the play are well introduced. I especially like Dr. Lucas and his role in the play. I like that kind of stuff. Personally, I would reveal his true nature later in the play in order to keep suspense and have reader's wondering. A scene close to the climax would be perfect, I think. Anyway, Act 1 grabbed my interest and I would like to read on.
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Conversations with Strangers
Dolores Esteban commented on Menzoberranzen's story chapter in Conversations with Strangers
A very good story. Very emotional. It left me thinking. I like your story a lot. -
The story drew me in completely. Great!
