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“Black Dragon” Redesign

On July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Fiction, Writing2 Comments

My recent bodice-ripping affair with Canva has finally led me to redesign the cover for "Black Dragon," which you might remember was a tad too edgy. This one is a little shittier, but vastly more appropriate.

Day 28: Tangles

On June 12, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Worldbuilding, WritingLeave a comment

The horns of his mother and father were both armored in scars, where no smooth skin would grow—a texture somewhere between scale and bone. Blades couldn't break them.

Day 22: Seabird

On June 1, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Storybuilding, WritingLeave a comment

“A little too early, I see. In any case, call me Halcyon for now.” The man watched James another moment, then disentangled his long fingers and rose gracefully from his chair. James tracked the back of his vibrant green coat as he moved to the window.

Day 21: Shotgun Wedding

On May 31, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Storybuilding, WritingLeave a comment

“Right,” James said. He observed the six of them, all lounging on storage crates, with the mistrustful resignation of a groom at his shotgun wedding. “I guess this makes us a team from now on.”

Day 20: Rotten Oregano

On May 30, 2019May 31, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Storybuilding, WritingLeave a comment

Uh, no, James would have said if he was Eric. But he was James, and the slow burn of Lizzy’s stare stopped him by the oregano pots.

Day 19: Witch Hunt

On May 29, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Fiction, Storybuilding, WritingLeave a comment

“Let me tell the story of your life,” Eric panted. He didn’t have time to stop and breathe, and the white proximity of the four blades closed his throat. His Adam’s apple convulsed drily--he'd better talk fast.

Day 17: Woman in Black

On May 27, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fiction, Worldbuilding, Writing3 Comments

The further they delved into the base, the more important-looking the rooms got. The smell of wine got stronger, the cut of the suits got nicer, and the rough-looking kids started thinning out. The handguns started getting more conspicuous, too, and shinier.

Day 16: Out of Bounds

On May 26, 2019June 14, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, Storybuilding, WritingLeave a comment

Getting a place at Mary's Refrain Church of England Boarding School in Cumbria was not as difficult as Eric had feared.

Day 14: Childhood Enemies

On May 24, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Scenebuilding, WritingLeave a comment

“Let’s leave my father’s alcoholism out of this, operative,” the big guy retorted, stiff as a board. He crossed his arms so the muscles in his shoulders all popped out like mutated grapes. “I’m in charge of this squad, in case you forgot. So stuff it, Tess.”

Day 13: Bites Back

On April 14, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Black Dragon, Fantasy, WritingLeave a comment

James dreamed that a man with a towering shadow drove him into an empty black corner, and every time James tried to hit him an invisible, impossible force deflected him. The man never stopped smiling.

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