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    A Dark Compendium
    A Dark Compendium
    A Dark Compendium
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    A Dark Compendium

    By Ellen Mae Franklin

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    Fantasy is a place not to escape from but to find refuge in.
    ‘Be not afraid of the dark for in that quiet our imagination is free’

    This book of dark, short stories is a dedication to all who have the courage
    to look into the dark.
    Be not afraid.
    Be who you are and share the love of reading.

    Do you believe in happy endings?
    Is the hero always right?
    Explore the twists and turns of these twelve stand alone tales.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEllen Mae Franklin
    Release dateDec 8, 2014
    ISBN9781310346330
    A Dark Compendium
    Author

    Ellen Mae Franklin

    FANTASY! It is a word that holds the reader’s imagination in the palm of a writer’s hand. The very word oozes unpredictable delights and will, no matter whether you are willing or not take, this genre will take you on a journey that begs to be believed. I am an Australian author with an obsession for serious fantasy, reveling in the many worlds of fantasy and relish in writing novels with an abundance of traditional elements. As a fantasy writer, I am self-indulgent in the belief that anything is possible in the writing world. Grimdark/ gritty / epic and traditional fantasy is where I dwell, so grab onto your seats, settle down with a cuppa or two and lose yourself in the worlds I create. I fall I in love with every one of my characters and am thankful they are a part of my life. It is such a pleasure to share them with you. Born in Adelaide, South Australia I am a mother, a social media maven and an author who loves what she is doing - writing. You will find me on a plethora of social networking sites, from Twitter and Facebook to Tumblir, RebelMouse, Goodreads, Linkedin; and Pinterest as I connect with readers and other authors on various platforms. Australian Author, Ellen Mae Franklin’s website is dedicated to creative writing and short stories - http://www.authorellenmaefranklin.com and http://www.authorellenmaefranklin.weebly.com She is currently working on subsequent manuscripts and is involved in various writing, and creative communities.

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