I have had a very eventful life. The stories that I post are from real events that I have witnessed. Some of them are quite humorous, some may be totally outrageous and shocking, but all of them are true (Most of the time, real events are lots better than fiction anyway). I hope that when you read these clips from my life that it may bring a smile to your face and make your day a little more pleasant, or make you count your blessings! Copyright 2014 Lloyd Benson

She always avoided standing out before, but when young Alandra is thrust into the middle of the war to purge the Urth of magic she can't hide her special gifts any longer. As the political attacks of the Purge turn into genocide of healers, sorcerors and any possessed of Elanic gleam, the great Web of Indra is weakened and torn. The use of even the simplest magic becomes impossible and the natural protections of the Wyrd disappear, leaving the innocent, the Elvren and wyrdbeasts exposed and vulnerable to the Crosstian crusades. In this clash of ages Alandra discovers her strange talent will play a crucial role. Why and how to use it though, and even what she is, remains hidden. Only by uncovering the mystery of her birth can she make a difference against the storm that threatens to destroy her future and even reshape her past. UPDATE: As different parts of Crucible approach final publication I have opted to unpublish older drafts of various sections. Please stay tuned to much more excitement to come.

A wife goes mad on the night of her marriage and her husband is left alone in an empty house. Filled with despair and longing, he sets out on a dream-filled voyage to find her. This text was written while listening to the first three minutes of Beethoven's Symphony No.7 in A major op.92 - II, Allegretto. In each section you will find a link to the track. Have a listen and let me know if you can hear the track in the text. If you enjoy my story please help me via voting, comments and sharing. Feel free to check out my other works as well. Cover created by: SprinkleJellyDonuts http://www.wattpad.com/user/SprinkleJellyDonuts