Cast in Stone III

Fourteen Pics IX

Another collection of images posted here brought together. Every 14th, remember? Because the number 14 is magical in my Multiverse of the Tales!

Lines on a map

Looking for the perfect 'TALES' maze

Still looking for black, low, scary maze? Anyone?

Meanwhile, a few images to get you in the mood!

Little things!

I haven't posted recently a collage of the little things that together make up the 'look-feel' of the multiverse my Tales are set in. The point is to summon to mind the atmosphere of this otherworld...

Colourful Galaxies

Ancient Oracles

This image puts me in mind of the Ancient Oracles in Tales from the Path of Shades. Ten massive, leather-bound volumes containing the history of the Valleur, every enchantment they have perfected, as well as much that must remain forever secret. Known collectively as the Ancient Oracles, they are the Valleur treasure and as ancient as the time measured in this multiverse.

'I'm addicted!'

Review: Shades of Shadow

by

Poppet

Wow! This installment of this series is jam packed with endless battles, calamity of apocalyptic proportions, and so much tension you'll find yourself gritting your teeth a lot. I loved it!

This book is truly the battle waged, it is edge to edge strategy, trying to outdo ones opponent - on both sides. And it was riveting reading! This is such a series that you just never ever want to stop reading. It's a truly long series but the pace is in no way marred by the length of each installment.

This author has a way of dunking you under so that you are sodden with the action, caught up and unable to stop reacting to the compelling nightmare unfolding across the page.

There is one section in particular that I was struck by, when a lost pet comes back in a dream, and the guilt swallowing the dreamer was enough to make me never want to stop reading. This author nails human reactions and emotions, yet the enigma that was Rain continues, and you'll find yourself rooting for him and desperately needing answers to all the riddles he is.

I love this series. I'm addicted!

Shades of Shadow is a fitting...

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(Thank you again, Poppet! xx)

'I may need therapy after this'

Review: House of Valla

by

Poppet

It has been a while since I read the first book in this series. I must admit I procrastinated because of time constraint, as these books are long, and I'd forgotten just how long.

It was with enthusiasm that I started reading, sucked back into the drama of the humans and golden glowing lumin Vallorians fighting the dark evil of the Darak Or.

In book 1, we met Rain, and it's around him that this entire tale pivots. he is gorgeous, otherworldly, and in this installment he comes to his full awareness. In this book we find out just how potent Rain is (haha that sounds like such a pun). I wish I could tell you so much more but I hate spoilers. But I do think the blurb for this book doesn't do it any credit at all. This is an epic novel, so alike to the first fantasy author Tolkien, in that it leaves nothing out. It is a vivid construction of alien landscapes, races, sorcery and magic, all blended to help you fall into the hologram and live this book while you read it. And I am horribly emotionally invested in Rain's future and all that haunts him.

This is a book sizzling with magic, both dark and light, the unveiling of holy site after holy site in a bid to...

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(Thank you, Poppet!)

Auspicious Day

Words are sacred

Spaces of worlds

Dialogue with Rees

Rees

(Blue spoke to many Valarians in the week following the drowning and destruction of Galilan, Valaris’ capital city. After, when she collated her notes, she realised she had spoken to Rain’s sister)

Blue: Hello! Forgive the interruption, but I’m moving from plot to plot informing people where to find food and fresh water. Have you been told?

Rees: You’re welcome. Come closer. We’re aware of the relief centres, yes, but I overheard others asking…you’d have to keep moving and keep asking.

Blue: I’ll do so. ‘We’? You have others with you? Are you coping?

Rees: A friend and her husband stay with me…my m-mother didn’t…we found her in the cellar with…sorry.

Blue: I’m sorry, too. What’s your name?

Rees: Rees…yes, after the priest.

Blue: Ha! Who named you? I’m guessing your father.

Rees: Yes! And my brother Rain still teases me about it!

Blue: Where is he? Will he be joining you? Um, do you know if he…?

Rees: Rain was here earlier, thank God. He’s fine, doing his thing. What’s your name?

Blue: Blue…but don’t ask me why! I’m only glad it isn’t ‘Green’ or ‘Pink’!

Rees: I’ll bet! And do you have somewhere to stay in all this?

Blue: I do, thank you…it will get better, I hope you know that. Sooner than we can believe right now.

Rees: I hope so. Thanks. I suppose you must be on your way. Good to meet you, and good luck.

Blue: Luck to you also.

Netherworld Ice

Whisper Scream

Face your fear

True Beauty

Every experience...

Roots

Desert = Life