So, I recently went to a book fair and I got 4 books there, and I randomly decided that I would post my thoughts here as I read them. Mostly because I have trouble describing stories and what I like/dislike about them to other people, and I feel like putting my thoughts down in words will be good mental practice, but hopefully it’ll also be entertaining-ish to read (no promises). If you have any questions or comments somehow, feel free to post them, I like talking about stories.

The first book I’m reading is “A Wizard Alone” by Diane Duane (huh, that’s almost the same name twice), which has the following blurb:
“Becoming a wizard isn’t easy. In fact, it can kill you.
All first-time wizards must go through an initiation in magic called an Ordeal. Most only last a few days. So why has Darryl McAllister been on Ordeal for three months?
Or has he? Darryl hasn’t actually gone anywhere. His body is still here; it’s his mind that seems to have departed. And that’s where Kit and Nita come in. Only together can they unravel the mysteries around Darryl--who he is, what he is, and why the source of all death in the universe, the Lone Power, is desperately trying to destroy him.”

I chose this book almost entirely because of it's blurb. I read a lot of fantasy novels, and I like that this one seems to be based on figuring out something, solving mysteries, but it's really that last line that got me, especially the word "desperately". Like, the literal embodiment of death, being desperate to 'destroy' someone? And two relatively ordinary people (Kit and Nita) getting caught up in it? That hooks my interest. So I think I'll enjoy this book.

I'll probably post to this thread every few chapters, when it seems like i get to a good breaking point.

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Hey, I guess I'll make an adopts thread too since I have a handful left over that people never bought. These guys use the old TCPdex format, so the way they're presented might look a bit different from other adopts on this forum.

Just like other adopts, don't create any harmful content with them. Aside from that, do what you like!

(also most if not all of these guys are not-so-subtle references to media i enjoy)
 

Hello again, everyone. I’m writing this because once again, a holiday is upon us. Forge is a holiday celebrating the bonds between people, be they family, friends, partners, coworkers, or anything in between. This will be most of you’s first Forge, and we have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that you all learn more about this cultural event- after all, it’s an important part of your adjustment to society.

Forge is typically celebrated with games and special events, made with pairs in mind. For this holiday, we are offering the opportunity for people to host their own events through pocket dimension missions, with no limitations as to what those events may be- as long as they have the rule of people working in pairs. While games are common, you can also use this event to run more practical missions, or even dangerous ones, so long as you are upfront about the pairing rule and the potential dangers involved. 

Signup forms for this event  are enclosed. All participants in this event will receive Forge Tokens once a mission is completed- more information on that on the form itself. 

May you all have a happy Forge- I hope to see lots of event missions!