Category: Raven Willoughby
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Raven Willoughby is Over. What’s Next?
I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did sharing it with you. I decided to change it up a little, and share one of my first romances with you. I wrote this back in 2006. Set here in Florida, it incorporates my love of theatre, romance, and some tasty suspense. Deacon Steward…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 28
“Do you remember anything I said earlier?” Rose’s face grew stern, and her eyes filled with tears. “Enough to know you’re leaving us.” “Not by choice. There is nowhere I would rather be, than here with you, raising our son. I love you more than my own life, Rose. I do this to protect you.…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 27
Everyone thought that a splendid idea, and they set about planning the festivities. Uriah sighed, glad he’d removed his meager belongings long ago. Once the embers cooled, he walked around, searching for anything which might have escaped the purging fire. A glint of silver caught his eye. Stooping over, he found a pair of silver…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 26
Zulimara encouraged the dead to walk toward him. Closer they came, and closer still. Lunging at them, he struck down two before they reached him. Whirling and slashing, he continued to lay waste, but the stream of bodies was never ending. How many of the creatures were there? Then, as if a message came to…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 25
Lightning flashed, thunder roared, and the front door burst open. Pieces of wood flew in all directions. Raven ducked, throwing his arms across his face. He felt splinters sting him, like bullets. They drew blood, but nothing that wouldn’t heal quickly, given his nature. Despite the entry point, the zombies didn’t move. Instead, a tall,…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 24
“Nothing and no one,” Raven said. “The rain kept them away.” “Too bad it can’t rain every night,” Robin said. “Well, one less stinking job of the day.” Raven chuckled. “Indeed. Thank you, my friends.” He bid them farewell. “I cannot remember a time I was so tired! Too much more of this, I don’t…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 22
Raven shuddered. “Gods, don’t even suggest it! Can you conceive of those things smarter?” “I can. If I could build you the Great Wall, I would.” Uriah also shuddered. “Do you want me there?” “My friend, you are good and loyal, but no. You’re human, and might die. Besides, we don’t know if their condition…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 21
“That is quite a tale, Raven. This creature, what was it?” “A werewolf.” His eyes met Uriah’s. There was a little fear, but mostly admiration. “So, that is why you fight like a man possessed?” “You saw me?” “There is a fair view from Lilly’s room. I had in mind that if you needed me,…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 20
They did not come in, but seemed to sense the life’s blood pulsing in his veins, for they crowded around outside. The stench was horrendous, the sound of their wheezing, sorrow-filled sighs almost more than he could stand. Knowing these used to be people, perhaps former friends, filled him with regret. He could not, in…
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Raven Willoughby – Origins ~ A Fantasy by Dellani Oakes – Part 19
Sterner nodded. “And you say there is a concealed hole in each cabin?” “Yes.” He nodded again. “I think we should wait for His Majesty’s Magistrate before we open more. Meanwhile, Renard, these ships go nowhere. They don’t leave port. Is that clear?” “As crystal, milord. I’ll give the order and see to it personally.”…
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