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In this special backstory episode, Blood That Binds takes a 400 year step back into Dolan's first years in exile on earth.
Hello & Welcome to Hobbies Include Writing, the Creative Fiction Podcast. The story you are about to experience is a work in progress. Other than minor edits by the author each chapter is virtually untouched. You are invited to be part of shaping this unfinished story by critiquing my writing style, the characters and more under the Discuss tab. At the end of this month, I will hold another Q&A session so be sure to send in your questions & comments about the show. Our $15 and above patrons have the option to listen in and ask questions during the live recording via Discord. To join them, head on over to the Support tab. Thanks to our patrons, Jacqueline Lydic and Ivie Montgomery for supporting the show. Because of their support I was able to upgrade our Spreaker account so that I can upload hundreds of hours of content without any of the backlog disappearing. Thanks also to our business partner in cross promotion, Black Ice Comics. Check them out in-store in Houghton, Michigan or go to BlackIceComics.com. Black Ice Comics is a full service comics shop with a great community. Hobbies Include: Writing is now part of Project Entertainment Network, a podcast empire. To check out all of the shows, go to ProjectEntertainmentNetwork.com. This is a special backstory episode from Dolan’s perspective. However, I still recommend going back to episode one if this is your first time listening. Please enjoy the eighth installment of the paranormal long-fiction audio novel, Blood that Binds. To listen, click the button above to download the episode or choose the platform of your choice. A PDF version of this chapter is also available at the bottom of this post. CONTENT WARNING Be advised, this audio novel examines toxic familial relationships including strong elements of abuse including violence. This narrative uses strong language along with graphic descriptions of blood, biting and vampirism, and mentions of sex and menstruation. This story also includes characters with a variety of spiritual, gender, sexual and ethnic identities. This is intended to create an inclusive and diverse narrative with the understanding that no character can represent an entire identity or community. Any fantastical depictions of witchcraft are not intended to discredit anyone’s spiritual beliefs or practices. Links & Credits
Sneak Peek “So. I haven’t seen you since...well, a couple of weeks ago.” Her voice is a bit more steady than she had hoped, and she presses on, “I haven’t seen you around, that is. At the bar. Or anywhere. Except here. Now.” Her sentence and confidence cascade quickly off a short cliff. Rona glances up briefly from the survey, lips pursing, using one hand to tuck her long blonde hair behind her ear. “You didn’t call the number.” “The---? Oh, right.” Maeve’s memory flickers back to ten black digits hand-written on the bikini line of a scrap of white lace panties. Rona finishes the survey and straightens up, raising one eyebrow and locking eyes with Maeve. “So are you going to ask me out or not?” “Well. I didn’t call the number.” Maeve crosses her arms over her chest and juts out one hip along with her chin. “Defensive. Cute. I know you didn’t call the number. That’s not what I asked.” Rona smiles, her own neck and cheeks turning a little red. Maeve’s jaw relaxes a little, but doesn’t speak. Her eyes widen slightly, leaving the ball in Rona’s court. Rona’s eyes drop, then roam around the crowd. “Hey, it’s not the first time the number on the panties thing has struck out. It’s a pretty bold move, I know. It usually works. But not always. If you do want that drink…” She trails her gaze over Maeve’s neck, cheek and lips, then leans over the table separating them, placing her fingertips on its surface. "Call the number.”
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