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H.L. Burke's random assortment of updates and rambles with maybe occasionally some good thoughts on writing, cats, and life
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A Palate for Magic Chapter 37 (opens the original)
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Chapter Thirty-Seven“Okay, that’s as spooky as we’re going to get.” Riese set the last bouquet of sunflowers in the last thrifted glass vase and stepped back.“It doesn’t look very scary,” Syrah said.“It’s not really supposed to be scary. Just have autumnal, Halloween adjacent vibes.” Riese did a slow turn to take in the decorations. Read more
October Sales (opens the original)
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I’m launching another Kickstarter:Are you a fan of fantasy short stories? I have a dual launch coming out with a bunch of other epic authors. Two collections featuring stories with themes of personal growth, mental health, and self-care with a magical twist.The Kickstarter Launches November 2nd, but you’ll want to click “Notify me on launch” ASAP so you don’t miss out!FIND OUT MOREUPCOMING EV
Of Curses and Crescents Chapter 15 (opens the original)
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Chapter FifteenLunedy and Nic’s fell into a rhythm over the next few days. Nic would meet her when she awoke at sunset so they could eat together and talk about what she’d missed as she’d slumbered. Sometimes they would play cards or he’d read to her.As the moon moved from new to waxing crescent, the raven bled back into her hair and her limbs felt stronger and surer. On clear nights they would walk together or join his family in the parlor for tea and discussion.Then towards the wee hours, they
Of Curses and Crescents Chapter 14 (opens the original)
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Chapter FourteenNic hooked his arm around Lunedy’s and drew her towards the door. Lunedy’s heart jumped into her throat at the thought of her parents waiting out in the hall. Yes, they wouldn’t persuade her to change her mind, but they’d definitely try. Also if her father decided to use force to keep her from leaving with Nic, he had men he could call within shouting distance.“Wait!” she gasped. “There’s another way out of here, a passage that runs behind all the royal quarters so the family can
Of Curses and Crescents Chapter 13 (opens the original)
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Chapter ThirteenNic only had time to say, “Wait! What?” Before one man wrestled his arms behind his back and another shoved a hood over his head.Lunedy’s cries of protest came muffled through the cloth, but they ignored her, tying Nic’s hands together and manhandling him out the door.“There’s been—” A rifle butt to the ribs silenced Nic before he could get out “a mistake.” With that combined with them continuing to disregard Lunedy’s increasingly frantic appeals for them to stop, he decided to r
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