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The Venomous Void Chapter 12

Happy Birthday Wendy chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Marci and her mother returned to Peacock Valley from their holiday at the beach.  Marci brought Wendy a necklace made of shells she had picked up on holidays. Wendy had a gift for her as well.  It was a copy of the mythology book she had…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 12

Venomous Void Chapter 11

Fruit for Bobby chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden. At home, they found Mr Glanville was visiting.  He was telling Bobby what it was like to be an Ancient. “You will grow at a normal rate until you’re an adult, then your aging will slow down.  While all the people your own age get older,…… Continue reading Venomous Void Chapter 11

The Venomous Void Chapter 10

Saving Octavius chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden When they’d slept, Maurice gave them breakfast, and walked with them to the edge of the garden. “I thought about your friend who is partly in the void.  None of the ones lost in the void can leave it.  So the only way to reunite your friend…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 10

The Venomous Void Chapter 9

The Garden Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Eventually, the group started to see light, instead of just fog and dead trees, and the dim light from their lamps and the thread. The fog around them seemed to be slightly thinner, and they could see further in front of them. “I thought I…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 9

The Venomous Void Chapter 8

A Strange Encounter Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden “Dad?” Frederick said.  “Is that you? But you’re in the Ivory Tower!” Some of the fog in front of them seemed to pull itself into the shape of Augustus. “I’m in the Ivory Tower?” the fog shape asked. “Well, Wendy sent you there.  Wait, you’re Fallen,…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 8

The Venomous Void Chapter 7

Into the Void Chapter of Work in Progress by Iris Carden Frederick had blinked overalls, hardhats with lights, and boots heavy boots for himself, Wendy, and the animals. Toad could not get her flippers into boots. “This is what the specialist rescue team would wear if they were going into an unknown place where the…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 7

The Venomous Void Chapter 6

Thread Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Wendy had blinked to Mr Glanville’s house, leaving the others to stay with Bobby at home. Wendy explained their situation to Mr Glanville, and said she and Frederick really needed to know anything he could tell them about the Venomous Void. “I can confirm everything your…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 6

The Venomous Void Chapter 5

The Problem at Home Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Wendy, Frederick, and Toad arrived home to find Maria and David very worried. “What’s wrong?” Wendy asked. “Bobby’s sick,” Maria said simply.  “Conventional medicine can’t help.  I’ve tried using my Watchitt abilities, but it won’t work.  You’re stronger than me. I need you to try.” They…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 5

The Venomous Void Chapter 4

Communications by Iris Carden The head of communications for the Ivory Tower was a Watchitt named Nancy.  She was a grey-haired lady who looked like she should be someone’s grandmother.  (Not Wendy’s grandmother of course, she had Queen Bertha in that role.) “These look like really old-fashioned telephones,” Wendy said, looking at a long bench filled with…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 4