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“Only the promise of greater comforts kept me travelling.”

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Book:Burying the Shadow

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Burying the Shadow

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Storm Constantine

Storm Constantine is a British author born in 1956. Known for her works in fantasy and horror, her writing has captivated readers with its supernatural elements and profound philosophical themes. Constantine's style is unique, blending literary quality with imagination, providing readers with a rich reading experience. more

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“In my heart, I’d worried that the presence of the Metatronim would follow me back to Taparak and haunt my dreams forever. It did not happen that way, exactly.”

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“I had discovered that the concentration required for crossing new territory seemed to quell the phantoms, dim their shapes, and silence their whispers, which was probably the real reason why I had not headed back to Taparak when the weather turned.”

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“With relief, I’d waved goodbye to my guardian-pursuers on the coast of Lansaal and headed north, visualising them as diminishing specks on the shore, impotently ranting at my defection. See, it is a joke. I am not afraid of them.”

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“I was hired to tell stories of my experiences more of than for my soulscaping skills, because Atruscans love stories of any kind, and pester all travellers to tell a few.”

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“The Atruscans are as hospitable as they are hale; it is a shame we soulscapers so rarely have an excuse to tread their hands.”

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“It was neither welcoming nor antagonistic, just a question. I wondered if it would be easier to lie.”

Book:Burying the Shadow

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