The Dreamwalkers

The Dreamwalkers   Book One: The Time of the Shadow Chapter 1     They jump into inky blackness. There is falling. Then for a moment floating in an indigo sky filled with twinkling golden stars, both near and far. The stars begin to move, faster and faster until they are gold streaks flashing by. Like hyperspace, Robert has time to think.     Then there is bright light and a jarring thump, but the ground is soft and springy. They squint against the light. For a moment they all lie still, stunned and uncomprehending.  Lily is lying on her back. She sees a clear blue sky and a bright yellow sun. Grass, Robert thinks. We must have been thrown clear of the building, but... It is warm Illyana thinks, feeling the warmth on her skin. Jake curses and sits up. Slowly they look around and at each other. Mr. Duncan is already standing, a few feet away, peering at the horizon. He looks at them, and seeing that no one appears injured says,  "Come. There are still a...

 General Moaab’s armies sweep across the land eastward, seemingly unstoppable. He has reached Alban and now looks towards the Eastern Kingdoms. Some call him a merciless tyrant, others say he’s a fair and just lord. In any event, lands keep falling before his advance, joining in his cause or facing his wrath. There is no denying his magnetic charisma or the loyalty of his troops, but none yet know his dark secret. 

The Wichita Beagle Sunday, November 9, 2003 Halloween Horror at Fertilizer Plant: Several Now Believed Dead By Phil McCracken Heaven KS- At 11:45 PM Friday, October 31st police and fire in Heaven, a small community of around 20,000 just south of Wichita, responded to a fire and apparent explosion at the Lee Agricultural Chemicals plant outside of town. Residents up to five miles away reported hearing the explosion. Responder found a roaring blaze with debris scattered up to 200 yards away. Fire fighters battled the chemical blaze until after 4 AM. Authorities have said that the cause of the explosion and subsequent fire are yet unknown, but that it appears to have been an accident. The fire department promised a full investigation.  At first no one was thought to have been inside the building at the time of the incident, but this would not be a true tale of Halloween horror until the full extent of the devastation hit the town in the coming days. Seemingly unrelated at first, call...

 Dr G R Endel, ceo and cmo of the Raven’s Pointe Psychiatric Clinic, commonly referred to as The Clinic. For all appearances, The Clinic has a stellar reputation for being able to effectively treat the most difficult cases. But some believe they are involved with the government, undertaking experiments in mind control and psychic enhancement. There are a hidden few who claim that The Clinic experiments in dreams and keep their true goals hidden from even the government. All controlled completely by one man. 

 In the years since the death of Queen Iris many shadows have crept into Manaed. The Enemy grows bold with no Queen to keep it in check and many seemingly innocent things have become twisted and corrupt. Evil lurks around every corner. The good folk of the land are fearful. Much like our world, corruption and madness have taken strong root. Can the five travelers overcome the darkness. Will Lily take her place as the next Queen and end this long period of darkness? Coming soon- the story begins…

 Jake comes along on the journey seemingly by chance, but finds that he has a destiny in the lands of Manaed. A rebel and a troublemaker, Jake is difficult to get along with at first and soon finds himself separated from the others for a time. When he eventually rejoins the group he has a new attitude and sense of purpose, as well as fantastical new abilities. 

 Despite the shadow of war that has crept over the land in advance of General Moaab’s ravaging armies there are still places of beauty and respite. Places where the sun is warm, the sky is blue, and a gentle wind rustles the grasses and wafts the sweet scent of cooling pies.