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General Fiction:
Chapter 2 of Reunions
by William L. Kutsch. The story of unrequited love continues.
Michael Battaglia in the Pretentious Twit reviews the first
chapter. In the previous issue of Scribal Tales I published
Mr. Kutsch's email address where the entire novel can be purchased.
If you are interested, please contact Bill and I am sure he
will be glad to send you an autographed copy at a discounted
"Scribal Tales" price.
Horror:
The Great Beast's
Watch by Robert T. Tuchey. This is a wonderfully researched
story. When I first received it, I had my usual reservations
about the term "magick," and certain words that
simply did not make the story read smoothly. After a quick
correspondence with the author, all has been explained. I
would like to share the following with our readers concerning
the term "magick" and - well, here is the edited
quote - I found it very interesting - but have edited out
certain portions:
"Hi Dan,
"First, I would like to thank you for your editorial
comments, and tentative
acceptance of the piece. I have corrected the typos; the
story is attached.
I would like, however, to point out the following:
"1. The word magick (far from being copyrighted
by anyone) was put into
general use in the 1930's and 40's by the English occultist
Aleister Crowley
to denote the occult, as opposed to stage, connotation of
the word (e.g.,
"Magick in Theory & Practice). This point is of
importance to my story, in
that, there is a legend (apocryphal) that Crowley's wrist
watch was stolen
off his corpse. Crowley was also referred to as the Great
Beast ~ I trust
you also see the play in the title.
"2. TOPY = Temple of Psychic Youth: a former punk
rock group in the UK which
was banned by the government for "cult activity"
So now that you have the above, dear reader, subscriber
and author, please read a wonderful story by Robert T. Tuchey.
Read the
article here.
A Trilogy of Horror by Clemence
Mauger. (Links to each story are found on the main horror
page.) I would have to rate these three short stories
"Blood Feud," "Zombie" and "Dreamworld"
with an "R" rating, not suited for our youngest
readers but certainly for anyone over the age of 18. Clemence
has a wonderful imagination that is expressed quite professionally.
We look forward to seeing these stories enhanced in the near
future.
Shared World:
Janice Jackson recounts another tale in this Shared World
thriller, Return
of the Night Stalkers. Janice and I worked over this
tale for a few months, and then Janice decided to rewrite
the entire chapter. I think it is well-worth reading and enhances
the fantasy world of Odessa and the daily life in the fantasy
world of Talos Valley.
Dallan the Blind
by G. C. Dillon. A visitor to the Black Dragon Inn and he
brings with him some excess baggage. G. C. Dillon graces the
pages of Scribal Tales, once again, with this wonderful tale,
that is totally character driven. It makes for a great read
and shows the development of a great character in the making.
Torment, Chapter
6, Silenced Souls, by Gabe Morales. Our longest running
fantasy feature draws to a close - but is it truly the end?
No. Read this wonderful fantasy story, "Silenced Souls,"
to see the unique and clever manner in which Gabe concludes
Torment and opens up a new quest for his characters. Here
is a hint: Fait accompli (A thing accomplished and presumed
irreversible!).
Has Valdor met his match? Can Hadrian recover in time
to aid his friend in this battle unto the death?
Read this story. It is unequaled in its complexity.
The Pretentious Twit:
Michael Battaglia
reviews Reunions by William L. Kutsch in his on
inimitable manner. Each critique by Michael is unique but
in this review he has outdone himself!
I look forward to hearing from our readers and writers
about Michael's review.
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