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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Twenty-One
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE There was a warm green light on his eyelids, and the sound of birds singing. Will opened his eyes. Above him he saw what looked like wide sheets of patched green cloth, held up by poles of peeled white wood. In the centre of all this was a […]
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE There was a warm green light on his eyelids, and the sound of birds singing. Will opened his eyes. Above him he saw what looked like wide sheets of patched green cloth, held up by poles of peeled white wood. In the centre of all this was a […]
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Twenty
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWENTY Nothing could be done. They turned away numbly from the sealed door. At Pendrake’s bidding, they hurried together to the end of the passage, through the archway and into the open air. To Will’s surprise the world that met his eyes was not covered in snow...
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWENTY Nothing could be done. They turned away numbly from the sealed door. At Pendrake’s bidding, they hurried together to the end of the passage, through the archway and into the open air. To Will’s surprise the world that met his eyes was not covered in snow...
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Nineteen
The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER NINETEEN The fortress was filled with a stony silence, broken only by the echo of their own footsteps and the distant moan of the wind in the towers above. Soon they came to a broad landing where a sunbeam filled with swirling dust motes slant...
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The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER NINETEEN The fortress was filled with a stony silence, broken only by the echo of their own footsteps and the distant moan of the wind in the towers above. Soon they came to a broad landing where a sunbeam filled with swirling dust motes slant...
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Eighteen
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Will stared at the place where Shade had been only a moment before. Finn ran back and took him by the arm. “We have to go, now!” Numb with shock, Will fell into line with the others. As quickly as they dared they descended the steps, which were […]
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Will stared at the place where Shade had been only a moment before. Finn ran back and took him by the arm. “We have to go, now!” Numb with shock, Will fell into line with the others. As quickly as they dared they descended the steps, which were […]
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Seventeen
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER SEVENTEEN They set out from the cave at dawn the next morning, Pendrake taking the lead. He walked quickly and said very little. Will had the feeling his thoughts were as much on Rowen as they were on what lay ahead. Ever since he met the old man Will […]
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER SEVENTEEN They set out from the cave at dawn the next morning, Pendrake taking the lead. He walked quickly and said very little. Will had the feeling his thoughts were as much on Rowen as they were on what lay ahead. Ever since he met the old man Will […]
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part Sixteen
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER SIXTEEN Outside the keep it was morning and some sunlight had managed to pierce through the grey shroud over the city. When they reached the far side of the moat, Freya left them briefly, and returned with a donkey cart lined with straw, as well as a small para...
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER SIXTEEN Outside the keep it was morning and some sunlight had managed to pierce through the grey shroud over the city. When they reached the far side of the moat, Freya left them briefly, and returned with a donkey cart lined with straw, as well as a small para...
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part 15
The Perilous Realm Online Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER FIFTEEN Will could hear Hodge and Flitch grunting and cursing as they scrambled up the heap of stones. “Carrion … bladderbrain … bucket of tripe,” Flitch growled, and Will was not sure whether the words were intended for hi...
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The Perilous Realm Online Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER FIFTEEN Will could hear Hodge and Flitch grunting and cursing as they scrambled up the heap of stones. “Carrion … bladderbrain … bucket of tripe,” Flitch growled, and Will was not sure whether the words were intended for hi...
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The Perilous Realm Online, Part 14
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER FOURTEEN Will thrashed and fought, but rough, powerful hands quickly stuffed him into what seemed to be a large canvas sack. He tumbled and kicked in the sudden dark. “Let me out!” he screamed. The only result was a blow to his side from an unseen ...
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER FOURTEEN Will thrashed and fought, but rough, powerful hands quickly stuffed him into what seemed to be a large canvas sack. He tumbled and kicked in the sudden dark. “Let me out!” he screamed. The only result was a blow to his side from an unseen ...
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The Perilous Realm Online Part 13
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER THIRTEEN The next morning the companions set out again on the raft, and crossed in a short time to the far shore of the lake. Other than the occasional glimpse of birds, or small animals darting through the tussocks, nothing moved except themselves. They kept ca...
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER THIRTEEN The next morning the companions set out again on the raft, and crossed in a short time to the far shore of the lake. Other than the occasional glimpse of birds, or small animals darting through the tussocks, nothing moved except themselves. They kept ca...
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The Perilous Realm Online Part 12
The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWELVE They floated across the lake in the dark, and as they shared what little food they had, Will told Moth the tale of how he had found Shade at the library. Pendrake described the journey from Fable and their escape from the shard, thanks...
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The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER TWELVE They floated across the lake in the dark, and as they shared what little food they had, Will told Moth the tale of how he had found Shade at the library. Pendrake described the journey from Fable and their escape from the shard, thanks...
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The Perilous Realm Online Part 11
The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER ELEVEN They trudged on, and when the tower did not reappear, they felt certain they had escaped, especially when they found themselves in a region of the bog with more trees. Spindly fir and pines stood in greater numbers here, and even some t...
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The Perilous Realm Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER ELEVEN They trudged on, and when the tower did not reappear, they felt certain they had escaped, especially when they found themselves in a region of the bog with more trees. Spindly fir and pines stood in greater numbers here, and even some t...
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The Perilous Realm Online
BOOK ONE: THE ENDLESS ROAD CHAPTER TEN “I wasn’t careful enough,” Pendrake said. “Whatever broke into the snug must have sensed my presence and followed me.” “This ghool will not harm Will Lightfoot,” Shade growled. “I will go meet it, while you seek safety.” “I don’t doubt your courage, Shade,...
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BOOK ONE: THE ENDLESS ROAD CHAPTER TEN “I wasn’t careful enough,” Pendrake said. “Whatever broke into the snug must have sensed my presence and followed me.” “This ghool will not harm Will Lightfoot,” Shade growled. “I will go meet it, while you seek safety.” “I don’t doubt your courage, Shade,...
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The Perilous Realm Online
Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER NINE At dawn the next morning the travellers set out reluctantly into a cold and damp fog that took its time drawing off. Eventually the sun won through and warmed them as they walked. Birds sang, and the road wove its way among low hills dotted with sw...
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Book One: The Endless Road CHAPTER NINE At dawn the next morning the travellers set out reluctantly into a cold and damp fog that took its time drawing off. Eventually the sun won through and warmed them as they walked. Birds sang, and the road wove its way among low hills dotted with sw...
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The Perilous Ream Online
Book One: The Endless Road Chapter Eight Will and his companions left Fable by a gate in the south wall, crossed the bridge over the stream, and took a narrow winding path that led up to the road. The story they had prepared was a simple one, that they were on a journey to visit […]
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Book One: The Endless Road Chapter Eight Will and his companions left Fable by a gate in the south wall, crossed the bridge over the stream, and took a narrow winding path that led up to the road. The story they had prepared was a simple one, that they were on a journey to visit […]
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The Perilous Realm Online
Chapter Seven When they returned from Appleyard Rowen met them in the hall. She wanted to know everything that had been said, and if they had met any of the riders, but Will did not feel like talking. He soon said goodnight and took Shade with him up to his room. The wolf stretched out […]
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Chapter Seven When they returned from Appleyard Rowen met them in the hall. She wanted to know everything that had been said, and if they had met any of the riders, but Will did not feel like talking. He soon said goodnight and took Shade with him up to his room. The wolf stretched out […]
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