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Deep Down | Freewrite Prompt : Big Machine

Image by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay

Author's note: I will be using @rbhayes account for my journey back into writing from hereon. Lately I have not been myself. Snippets of inspiration pop up here and there. Hopefully, the time will come when I'll be able to tie them all up.

Day 1991: 5 Minute Freewrite: Wednesday - Prompt: big machine

How does one take down an organization that worked like a big machine? You just need to take out the cogs, one by one.

Hmmm.. She said she had some useful i...

High Stakes | Freewrite Prompt : Don't Worry

Image by Sophia Hilmar from Pixabay

Author's note: I will be using @rbhayes account for my journey back into writing from hereon. Meet new characters this week. Will this be a start of another series? Stay tuned.

Day 1984: 5 Minute Freewrite: Wednesday - Prompt: don't worry

"What the hell are you doing here??!" She furiously whispered in question at the man she wasn't planning to stumble upon in a place like this.

"The same reason why you're here." The man had cheekily replied in an equally ...

Where There Is Lightning | Freewrite Prompt : Ginger Tea

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Author's note: I will be using @rbhayes account for my journey back into writing from hereon. The main character's origin can be traced back to the following: Wizard series

In Hunger You'll Find
Great Balls of Fire

Day 1977: 5 Minute Freewrite: Wednesday - Prompt: ginger tea

Despite earning the title of Grand Wizard earlier among his peers and even accomplishing the Harrows of Hunger not long after that, Elexius can't deny the pull of time with how his hair...

Consort

Mating and things that ants say or think, if they even did. I consider them as minions- only follows the Queen- like these ladies in front of me.

“He is ready.” was said

I won't stand to be just a stud after tonight.

#zapfic #scholarandscribe

The Case of the Fallen Bear | Freewrite Prompt : Papa Bear

Image by Alexa from Pixabay

Author's note: I will be using @rbhayes account for my journey back into writing from hereon. Purroit and Noir were created for a short story contest that I joined a few months back. You can read The Mystery of the Feathered Serpent for another fun adventure of the duo.

Day 1963: 5 Minute Freewrite: Wednesday - Prompt: papa bear

It was like any other day when Purroit was entasked to accompany Noir in his frequent "hunts".

"Think of it as payment for my services." ...

Outtake #1 | Freewrite Prompt : Ghost of the Other Woman

Image by René Schindler from Pixabay

Author's note: It's really tough to gain back my momentum in writing after losing Mom. Grieving is a process. It takes time, but I'm trying my hand once again to continue my writing journey. I will be using @rbhayes account for my journey back into writing from hereon. Jaden is a character I created from my novel. As a bit of background, you can read Never Alone #1.5 (Novella Teaser). Any plans of a third book is on hold for now. Hopefully, I can focus on i...

Creating Characters Via Artbreeder

###### ***Author's note: My third book release has been pushed further a bit. I suppose it's quite common for indie authors to have some form of writing slump from time to time. Rest assured it will be out in no time. For the meantime, let me do a follow up post on creating characters.***
So I kinda got asked after featuring how I pictured my characters to look like and why they looked so.. "human". Well, that's pretty much the concept of [artbreeder.com](https://www.artbreeder.com/) which is r...

Meet the Characters | 'Don't You' Trilogy Special

###### ***Author's note: I have previously released two books. On my last post, I mentioned a third one slated to be published this January 2021. Half way through the month and I'm still working on it. I do admit that the holiday bugs got to me. I'm working on getting back on track so watch out for my announcement. For the meantime, I will share about the characters of my story. They are all fictional characters. I created their images via [artbreeder.com](https://www.artbreeder.com/). I would a...

Never Alone #1.5 (Novella Teaser)

###### ***Author's note: I have released two books previously. This is a continuation of the story. This is the teaser to the third part that I'm working on. I admit to being distracted by the holiday season. Nonetheless, this is scheduled to be released some time in January 2021.***

Image by Trent Garverick from Pixabay

# CHAPTER 1
### *-Shiela-*

*“May I..?” I asked Luke, only venturing inside the hospital room after he gave me a nod of permission. I still felt his gaze on me through the do...

Never Bother (Prequel to Don't You Series)

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Book cover design by @ilovewintergem
More credits:
Background:
[Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/watertower...)
Portrait:
[Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/people-por...)
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#### Synopsis:

*"I never bothered to get close to anyone, why would I start now?"*

Shiela's personal rules for handling her family's business was simple, *'Get the job done and leave before anyone starts snooping around.'*

But there's something abo...