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How to Forget to Remember to Forget about Magic
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Laurence P. Cromwell was once like many of us, navigating through life without direction or purpose, eager to uncover some deeper meaning to it all. Out of sheer desperation, and through the influence of a series of strange childhood occurrences, he became obsessed with the notion of true Magic, the ability to manipulate the world around him in ways often assumed impossible by others. Scouring countless shelves, he searched for that one old tome or relic which might reveal itself to be something more - something Magical. He knew in his heart he was destined for great things, if only he could make that first, crucial discovery. But as Laurence - along with an unlikely pair destined for a similar fate - would soon find out, not all Magical Objects exist to be used, to be possessed. And some are better off left where they were buried long, long ago…
Beginning on our planet, in the prosaic time period known as present day, the Journey Eternal series methodically recounts the story of a group of unsuspecting heroes as they gain the courage and experience necessary to traverse billions of years, multiple worlds, and countless twisting timelines to discover the truth of humanity’s Magical past, as well as the monstrous future awaiting not only our race, but our entire universe. Will they succeed in restoring Magic to its prior state before time runs out, or will the forces of darkness prove too powerful, too tempting, even for them?
Prepare to pull back the veil, revealing a world of Dark Magic and demons, of a battle that goes beyond good and evil, where heroes and villains clash not only with each other, but their own inner turmoil and precarious destinies. But beware, dear reader. As you take these first steps of your own journey, remember this:
Not all fantasy is fiction, and nothing is ever quite as it seems…
Laurence P. Cromwell was once like many of us, navigating through life without direction or purpose, eager to uncover some deeper meaning to it all. Out of sheer desperation, and through the influence of a series of strange childhood occurrences, he became obsessed with the notion of true Magic, the ability to manipulate the world around him in ways often assumed impossible by others. Scouring countless shelves, he searched for that one old tome or relic which might reveal itself to be something more - something Magical. He knew in his heart he was destined for great things, if only he could make that first, crucial discovery. But as Laurence - along with an unlikely pair destined for a similar fate - would soon find out, not all Magical Objects exist to be used, to be possessed. And some are better off left where they were buried long, long ago…
Beginning on our planet, in the prosaic time period known as present day, the Journey Eternal series methodically recounts the story of a group of unsuspecting heroes as they gain the courage and experience necessary to traverse billions of years, multiple worlds, and countless twisting timelines to discover the truth of humanity’s Magical past, as well as the monstrous future awaiting not only our race, but our entire universe. Will they succeed in restoring Magic to its prior state before time runs out, or will the forces of darkness prove too powerful, too tempting, even for them?
Prepare to pull back the veil, revealing a world of Dark Magic and demons, of a battle that goes beyond good and evil, where heroes and villains clash not only with each other, but their own inner turmoil and precarious destinies. But beware, dear reader. As you take these first steps of your own journey, remember this:
Not all fantasy is fiction, and nothing is ever quite as it seems…
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About the author
Viktor H. Strangewayes
7 books20 followersViktor Holbrook Strangewayes originally hails from Chicago, Illinois. Born in 1983, he has done a great deal of traveling, living in multiple geographical locations throughout his life. A person who has tried his hand at dozens of professions, he had always found himself surrounded by a sense of unease and disappointment, as if the world itself had transformed into something it should never have become.
After being presented with an opportunity to attend a writing course (an occurrence which might not have been a coincidence) he found himself face to face with a man he never would have suspected as having played a pivotal role in how our history came to be.
That day marked the beginning of a series of events which would lead to the founding of the Vaal’bara Historical Society, an organization dedicated to unearthing our long-forgotten Magical past. Those events have been recounted in detail through five Volumes bearing the VHS namesake.
Since that time, Viktor has continued to travel; although, it is not often by mechanical means. Having recruited a curator to maintain the Society, he spends most of his days outside this reality, residing within a forgotten domain suspended between realms. Dedicated to scouring all possible avenues left to him, he has begun the painstaking process of translating every tome and manuscript at his disposal, uncovering as much forgotten history as he can.
This task, although seemingly exciting, is not without its perils. A surprising number of enticing traps, both physical and psychological, lay within such books; and without Magic to aid him, Viktor has narrowly dodged his demise more than once. Even so, he steadfastly works toward accomplishing his goals, as he is more aware than perhaps anyone else, we are running out of time.
After being presented with an opportunity to attend a writing course (an occurrence which might not have been a coincidence) he found himself face to face with a man he never would have suspected as having played a pivotal role in how our history came to be.
That day marked the beginning of a series of events which would lead to the founding of the Vaal’bara Historical Society, an organization dedicated to unearthing our long-forgotten Magical past. Those events have been recounted in detail through five Volumes bearing the VHS namesake.
Since that time, Viktor has continued to travel; although, it is not often by mechanical means. Having recruited a curator to maintain the Society, he spends most of his days outside this reality, residing within a forgotten domain suspended between realms. Dedicated to scouring all possible avenues left to him, he has begun the painstaking process of translating every tome and manuscript at his disposal, uncovering as much forgotten history as he can.
This task, although seemingly exciting, is not without its perils. A surprising number of enticing traps, both physical and psychological, lay within such books; and without Magic to aid him, Viktor has narrowly dodged his demise more than once. Even so, he steadfastly works toward accomplishing his goals, as he is more aware than perhaps anyone else, we are running out of time.
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August 6, 2024
This isn't just a book; its a series in itself. And what I mean by that is you're actually getting three large books in one. After scanning through the first few pages of the ebook, I decided to purchase the hardcover on Amazon and thought it was a bit expensive until I realized just how big it was, and was really pleased when it showed up. It also happens to be beautiful, especially with the dust jacket removed.
The story itself is really strong and has quite a few people who are not at all what you'd expect in a typical book like this (for instance, the main character is essentially bound within a dysfunctional vessel, for lack of a better term, for a large portion of the story and has to think outside the box to assist other people), and more gets revealed about every single character as you continue to read. The book is full of concepts on time travel and magic that I've never heard before, and there is definitely a mystery aspect to it, so I can't really reveal much about the plot.
There is a dark side to the book, so if you're not comfortable with a little violence/gore or the concept of demons (as an evil force, not biblical) you may struggle a bit, but I didn't think it was anything outrageous myself, and personally found it engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more in the future as the next books are completed.
The story itself is really strong and has quite a few people who are not at all what you'd expect in a typical book like this (for instance, the main character is essentially bound within a dysfunctional vessel, for lack of a better term, for a large portion of the story and has to think outside the box to assist other people), and more gets revealed about every single character as you continue to read. The book is full of concepts on time travel and magic that I've never heard before, and there is definitely a mystery aspect to it, so I can't really reveal much about the plot.
There is a dark side to the book, so if you're not comfortable with a little violence/gore or the concept of demons (as an evil force, not biblical) you may struggle a bit, but I didn't think it was anything outrageous myself, and personally found it engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more in the future as the next books are completed.
May 6, 2024
I started reading this book at a doctor's office. I'm a female in my mid 60s and this isn't what I usually read but I gave it a chance. This amazing story showcases the life of Laurence Cromwell as he learns about magic and how it literally reshapes his life and relationships. The adventure drew me in with copious amounts of detail. The descriptions of the characters are enhanced with unique voices, historical clothing and armor, with the inclusion of their weapons. Many of the characters were not of this world which furthered my intrigue. The journey through many places and time frames wholly involved me. I felt like I was directly living the experience. It was very difficult to stop reading as I found myself eager to increase my knowledge about Magic and its long lost customs and territories. I am very much looking forward to the next volumes.
July 27, 2025
Lots of potential, but poorly paced and boring.
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