http://slow.writerscafe.org/KeithHeacock The original writings of author KeithKVH en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776016794 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Your doubt, your regret, your fears... They can rule your life if you let them, but you alone can also set yourself free. Overcome them, and endless possibilities await... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487743/ Seeming almost like a new person, Grey moves about using his new powers, taking care of business and setting in motion many things both related and unrelated to the coming battle. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487741/ The Observers stand down, and at last the Master Seal is broken. The ceasefire in place, Grey begins making his preparations, while suggesting Amy return to Celestis and see to personal matters. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487737/ As Grey and Alastor are about to seal the deal, the Observers arrive led by Archon to put a stop to it. Almost all the familiar faces are present, but who is the young woman reading absentmindedly? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487736/ Watching Amelia fall before his eyes, Alastor is faced with the Executive Member of the Council of Fate, Ziva Ulvia Ba'alzebul. Here A Second Truth ends, and The Second Truth begins... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487238/ 5 years after Agnes' death, with no where else to turn, Alastor arrives at the home of his brother Alexander. Here, he first learns of his brother's wife Amelia and her children. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487225/ Leaving their friends behind to wonder what has become of them, Grey and Amy make themselves at home in Alastor's base of operations. Bolder than ever, Grey strikes a shocking bargain. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487220/ Doubt and fear, our shame and regret for mistakes made out of thoughtless actions, these things more often than not hold us back from speaking our mind and moving on to a better future. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487207/ Alastor's airship makes it's escape, and whether Grey and Amy are aboard is unknown. The countdown of the Vinculus' self-destruct ticks down as tempers rise. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487199/ The battle against Rhast intensifies, but it seems as though no amount of damage can stop him. Can Fox claim vengeance for his self-proclaimed partner? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487167/ The Hand of Fate's sudden attack results in a showdown between the bulk of Angelorum Lux and a group of their agents. One in particular seems nearly unstoppable, as well as unspeakably cruel. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1487157/ The memories over, Alastor's current self stands before Amy, bent on change at any cost. Grey awakes to the rescue, but as the two clash, it seems both of them are aware of a common enemy nearby. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486764/ Agnes' life is fading, but just as hope seems lost, Barinus claims that she can be saved by the seal in the depths of Noctivagus. Is there still light in this darkness? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486709/ Agnes has lost control of her powers due to Barinus' interference. Her life on the line, can Alastor do nothing but watch as she's destroyed by her own ability? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486706/ After recovering some of his memory, Alastor decides he must find Alexander. Yet before his search can begin, he has his first encounter with Barinus Arcus Matuia of The Hand of Fate. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486702/ 20 years in the past, the story of Alastor's awakening begins. As he finds his memories gone in the darkness of Noctivagus, he escapes to meet a young girl. Are you ready to begin A Second Truth? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486694/ As Alexander and the others somehow emerge alive from their battles, it becomes apparent that Amy has gone off on her own. Her thoughts consumed by the prophecy, she tries to save Grey alone. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486344/ Locked in combat with Malum, Herald of the Nameless One, Alexander is the first to face the true power of his reawakened abilities. Can he survive against the Duke of Lies himself? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486320/ As the fires of battle continue to rage within the Eye of Chaos, the Audentia arrives with Angelorum Lux's reinforcements. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1486280/ With the illusions of Vanitas' Nihilum Vitro broken, the true battle between the Seventh Spirits of Light and Darkness begins. Grey has chosen his path, no matter the obstacles before him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485861/ As the new Seventh Spirit of Light, Grey now must face Vanitas, the Seventh Spirit of Darkness, in a battle to decide the new Origin. Does he now have the confidence to accept this burden? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485838/ Rushing to aid Patch against the rest of Ala Morte, Bella reveals her new self. What will her fellow "former operative in training" Ghost think of the person she's become? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485826/ Grey must come to terms with his final trial, unaware that even now time runs short, as battles aboard the Vinculus are already raging. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485776/ A step behind Altera Veritas, the Tentrion arrives and Angelorum Lux begins it's mission to rescue Grey and Saria. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485716/ Assaulting the Vinculus, Alastor and his Altera Veritas move to deal with their traitors and claim Grey and Saria. All the while, schemes and subterfuge are slowly being put into motion... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485694/ Angelorum Lux and Altera Veritas both have their sights upon the Vinculus. With conflict beginning to spark in both worlds, will existence be swallowed by fate, or is there a larger destiny in store? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1485527/ With Pestilence's defeat at Serius' hands, there is still one thing left before this crisis is to be brought to a close. Can the Sacred Dragon Gem bring Marcyl around to save the day in time? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436794/ His will holding strong, Serius' strength is nevertheless at it's end. Yet in his darkest hour, he is about to be reminded that he can always rely on his faithful partner. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436772/ His people's origins revealed, Serius the Unbound of Angelorum Lux is unshaken, and he faces off boldly against the first of the Four Horsemen, the injured yet still deadly Pestilence. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436757/ Following after Karis and the others, Richter and the rest of the adults stumble onto the Sacred Dragonshrine during the search. After securing Karis and Marcyl, Angelorum Lux continues the job alone. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436751/ Riding in Vasuki's handmade flying machine, Karis and the Lorem Academy students head out to find the Sacred Dragonshrine. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436735/ The plague spreading across Dragonroost, it has temporarily been stalled thanks to Angelorum Lux's insight. Just as things look grim, the box Johnny found at the lake proves invaluable. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436717/ Preparing for the assault on Xandaris, Alexander receives a call from Amy requesting a ride from the Tentrion's landing site. Learning of Grave's escape, he knows they have to act fast. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436597/ While Elizabeth and Richter work to locate the Sacred Dragonshrine, Karis and Vasuki take the students of Lorem Academy on an excursion. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436591/ The icy beast looms over the group, clearly intent on eradicating them from it's territory. As terrifying as it looks, this creature may be even more dangerous than it appears... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436349/ Arriving at the Ruins of Raxis, which is actually an abandoned air base, everyone is on edge as Amy senses an enemy that does not appear to be there. Entering the base, they find the airships at last. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436326/ Still a captive along with her brother, Saria is in a cell across from Giselle on the Vinculus. Traversing the Sa Desert in their quest to save them both, Mythra's group comes across a pygmy village. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436300/ Upon Alexander's return to Daemonholm, Xanth informs him that the halmans have officially declared war. Has the time come for the demonfolk to ride into battle? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1436266/ The dragon team and it's new arrivals head to Dragonroost to visit to the Dragon Queen and discuss the Dragon Gems' theft. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435806/ Grey still cannot believe he may have found an ally in Vanitas himself. He's in for further surprise as the Embodiment of Emptiness himself faces off against a new servant of the Nameless One. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435776/ Fenrip dragging Grave along as a potential guide, Mythra's team head to Halsa in search of leads on the airships. Alexander's team meanwhile infiltrates Xandaris to meet with Gwen's father. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435769/ Regrouping at the Seekers tower, Alexander devises the team's next course of action, staying on course in gaining Gaia's support while still making an effort to recover Grey and Saria. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435764/ Confronting Archon on the bridge, Toshley seeks answers for his recent actions. Archon reveals the secrets of aeternium, the age of the Old Gods, and one of the Nameless One's biggest goals. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435734/ The group moves to rescue Serius and escape Xandaris. Will they find him somewhere within the Tower of Judgement? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435729/ Imprisoned in the dungeons of the Holy Citadel of Xandaris, Amy, Fox, and Serius can only speculate as to how they were caught so easily. Suddenly Serius is summoned before the High Priest... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435722/ A poem that embodies the mindset of Alastor Bastille, the Leader of Altera Veritas, who is a main antagonist of my novel series, Legend of Mautau. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435374/ With Zorus cornered, the arrival of the City Guard complicates things. Removing his hood, Zorus unleashes his hidden power, to Rufus and Ace's disdain. The struggle to save Violet reaches it's climax. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435351/ As Rufus and Ace work together to stall Zorus, Toshley confronts the witch. More than a little antisocial, she nevertheless loosens her tongue after he deals with her minions. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435345/ Returning to Roselle's Garden, Claire drags the others along as she investigates the newspaper story, seeming to have become personally invested after seeing the woman's picture. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435343/ Toshley's Insta-part Machine breaks down, and in need of one more part, the repair team heads to the craftsman's city, Verrel. In the midst of shopping, Rufus is drawn by the call of a newspaper boy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KeithHeacock/1435337/