Black Crystal Part 1 - The Origin
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"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God."
A tale that is now considered legend in our land, one that speaks of a war between the Royal Family and a man of great evil, Bartholomew Cadence. But the battle will not be won easily...
This was actually a novel I wrote for a friend of mine when I was in love with her, and in a way, this was essentially a love letter. While she did not reciprocate the feelings, we have remained friends, but this book gained so many fans, I felt that I should share this with you guys. This was actually a novel I published for my friend, and when I publish the next books in the series, I will post them here. Yes, the cover says "Lenora", and that is because that's what the book's original title was called when I published it. The art was by my friend Amelia Caldwell.
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