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Shadowlands, Part 15
Meirleach cleared his throat. “That may be a hard thing to know – I have never seen anyone but the Nefas be able to bend shade and shadow. And even then, none the way you do.” “I’m sorry,” interrupted Lorcan. “Before we try to understand the mystery of the dark, can we talk about what…
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Shadowlands, Part 14
“What about Darach?” Lorcan whispered, looking back at Luan as they ran. “We will find him,” Luan started to say. His words were cut off as a soft light grew steadily in front of them. Out of nowhere, a cabin appeared. “Quickly – get inside!” the woman urged. All four of them clattered through the…
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Shadowlands, Part 13
Darach felt…nothing. He knew he was falling, but it was not like a normal fall. There was no panic, just resignation. Soon, he felt soft ground underneath him. He was suddenly so tired. So very tired. A gentle Wind touched his face. It was almost like a caress. He leaned into it, feeling the weariness…
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Shadowlands, Part 12
Laoise’s heart fell with the man, dropping as he disappeared into the deepest darkness. Just as she was about to cry out, a hand gripped her face, covering her mouth. She didn’t think the shade could go deeper around her but it did, forming a barrier between her and the others. “Do not call out.…
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Shadowlands, Part 11
Laoise’s world turned a dull deep grey. It registered in her brain, but did not slow her down. She could figure out how that kept happening later. If there was a later… She breathed deep, taking in the umbra nihili, letting it permeate and protect. As she released her breath, she saw the leaders of…
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Shadowlands, Part 10
Meirleach’s heart seized in his chest as he and the other scouts moved after the three intruders. Líadan was near. Long ago, he had started to feel her presence far before he could see her, after witnessing her moment in the Waste. He knew he could not show any sign of slowing or recognition, as…
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Shadowlands, Part 9
Laoise placed another bundle near the base of a tree and said a silent prayer for the one who may find it. Something felt different as she stood and looked cautiously around. Coolness filled the air; shadows moved in the corner of her vision. She tried to melt into her own shadows, as she had…
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Shadowlands, Part 8
As the men moved forward into the growing darkness, they did not see or hear who followed them. The Nefas scouts were truly silent, having tracked the three men from the time they entered the Wood. The scouts were cloaked in darkness, able to pull shadows around themselves. One of the scouts signed, “They seek…
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Shadowlands, Part 7
Darach stepped lightly around a fallen tree, his foot falls barely making a sound. Anticipation churned in his gut. He had made the decision not return to Grian without Laoise. He knew that might mean he would never return home, but he believed it was worth it at this point. He had to find her.…
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Shadowlands, Part 6
Darach motioned to Luan and Lorcan and they all moved forward as one. You could feel the anticipation radiating from each man as they weaved further into the Wood. As the darkness swallowed him, Darach breathed out the familiar request – “A Sholais, lig dom Laoise a aimsiú slán ó gach dochar.”Oh Light, let me…
Jewels from the Dark 