Inkblots: A Tale of Magic, Adventure, and Romance
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  • Reads 6,269
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  • Parts 44
  • Time 8h 51m
Ongoing, First published Nov 01, 2014
As readers, we all feel like books are magic. But in Alia's world, they really are-or The Book is, at least. They say it was a gift from the gods, the source of the magic that runs through Beldara and a way to document the amazing adventures of the Heroes. Alia has always been fascinated by the Book and its wonderful stories, but her gender and birth mean she can never join the priesthood and tend to the storytelling magic.

But when something goes wrong in the latest chapter of the Story, only Alia's ability for reading has a chance at unraveling the mystery. She'll have to fight her way against great odds--first against the willpower of her elders and then against the terrors of the outside world--if there's to be any chance at success. Good thing she has a few Heroes at her side... Or is it?

The first 50,000 words of this were written in 30 days for NaNoWriMo 2014. The rest is continuing at fast pace, and updates are once a week. Check it out if you love reading, magic, adventure, romance, and a fresh and original story.
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