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Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine Gregory looked at Maven, his face a look of shock. “But I’m not a superhero,” he said. “You will be tonight. My light burns brightest when you’re with me. When I was trying to protect you at your house? I’ve never burned...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight Maven had never been so happy to see Tianado. They had followed Carley and taken the elevator down to the kitchen area. “What time did he show up?” Maven had asked. “Like, ten minutes ago. I wanted to give you both time...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven Gregory was sitting in one of his brown leather armchairs, two glasses of red wine nearby. Maven stopped in his tracks and the door closed with a click behind him. He wasn’t sure what to say or do, and his mind was...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Six

Chapter Six It had been a long walk. They had walked back to the base. Maven hadn’t been willing to try the portal again so soon; using the magic of the cup of power and the sceptre of light always left him tired. Plus,...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Five

Chapter Five Maven looked at Gregory. He looked angry. It didn’t matter what emotion his face was wearing; Gregory was always gorgeous to Maven. Gregory could look beautiful if he was crying, yelling, or laughing. Each emotion just enhanced his beauty. Though of course,...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Four

Chapter Four The morning came. Maven fully expected that the shadow man would find him sometime at night, stretching out of the walls to grab hold of him. He was mildly surprised to wake to another grey and cold morning. Of course, he would...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Three

Chapter Three “How did you see this?” Tara asked. Maven sighed, looked at the group, and tried to remember that yelling would probably be a bad idea, as would telling them what he thought of them at that moment. “I already told you, I...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter Two

Chapter Two Maven paced in the darkness. He wasn’t sure what it was about the darkness that comforted him, but it felt safe; that instead of hiding things from him, it made things clearer. He tried to sleep, but he hadn’t been able since...

Captain Maven and the Shadow Man – Chapter One

Chapter One Captain Maven looked out at the city below him. He didn’t need the light that shone from his staff, or his cup, to see the city at this time of night; Ottawa was full of its own light. Streetlamps shone like fireflies...

Captain Maven to the Rescue!

I love the holiday season. It’s so full of light and joy, even in these times. I normally give away a holiday tale during this time of year as a gift to my readers, but this year I wanted to do something a little...