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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1h

My review for We Are Mars, a #ScienceFiction series by Cheryl Lawson. Features a memorable cast of characters, while integrating theoretical and emerging technologies to lend this work authenticity. #IndieReads
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Cover image for We Are Mars by Cheryl Lawson.

Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3h

#WIP #Excerpt #Excerpts #DarkFantasy #WritersOfBluesky #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3h

The Grand was to serve as a resort for vampires and other things that went bump in the night. For her kind it meant a safe haven when travelling through the Rockies, making their way overland towards the Pacific ocean.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3h

It glowed brightest when Evelyn placed the wand beside the phone. She followed the line to the wall and disconnected the phone which instantly caused the wand to revert to a soft blue.

“We need to be cautious when the blower is plugged in,” Evelyn said.

“So much for neutral,” Grace said.

a cinematic photograph of a grand French Palatial hotel under construction, perched dramatically atop a rugged cliff and nestled within the majestic Rockies, with workers in 1914 attire, including newsboy caps, suspenders, and long coats, amidst a backdrop of freshly cut stone, wooden scaffolding, and billowing canvas tarps, with a serene lake or river flowing gently in the valley below, set against a warm, sunny sky with puffy white clouds, captured in a warm, earthy color palette with shades of brown, beige, and grey, using a medium format camera with a slight sepia tone, emphasizing the intricate architectural details and the contrast between the natural landscape and the man-made structure.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 6h

How about a #DarkFantasy #FreeBook about a Roaring Twenties luxury hotel nestled in the Rockies? The Grand, where a party's success is measured by the body count! After all, even things that go bump in the night need a place to unwind. #IndieReads
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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 12h

Balsamic Chicken Bites

A #Tasty #Dish that I've made for years. Based on a #Recipe for #Chicken #KungPao and it's easy to make and the difference in #Vinegar really makes the flavour pop! Serve with #Peas and #Rice to make a complete #Meal. #Recipes
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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 16h

A lady is never alone... One scene, and two #DarkFantasy stories make for a great pairing!

The Portrait - bit.ly/2PtXvWO
Man of War - bit.ly/4ccXzmd
#IndieReads #FreeBook

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

Who's this? Nikki is a prisoner who is serving her sentence at a facility with no name. She heads a gang with ties to human trafficking.

She's pissed at Julia for giving her a limp... Revenge hangs in the air.

Nikki appears in my #DarkFantasy #Novel Dark Hearts.
#EvelynsWorld

Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

#WIP #Excerpt #Excerpts #DarkFantasy #WritersOfBluesky #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

Evelyn made her rounds through the room, the water closet, and the adjoining maids quarters. The colour remained consistent until she approached the bed. The device transitioned to a purple and devolved further into a bright red as she neared.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

From a hidden pocket built into the side of their travel bags Grace produced a little metallic cylinder and handed it to Evelyn. The lady took a sip of blood from a flask, and within a minute the device emitted a soft blue glow.

“Be a dear and draw my bath,” Evelyn said.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

“I will not tolerate any further lapses in etiquette, Grace,” Evelyn said. “Am I clear?”

“Y-y-yes, mistress,” Grace said.

Young lady dressed in travel clothes walking around a lavish room while holding a small silver cylinder in her hands. She has green eyes, black hair. Setting and clothing appropriate for 1914, with no windows or natural light.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

The Turquoise Spider is the first #Novella of the Elizabeth Hunter-Payne #Series by Mikala Ash. It's a #Steamy read that's easily consumed in a single sitting. Recommended for fans of #Steampunk and #Mystery, as long as you don't mind the heat!
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Cover image of The Turquoise Spider by Mikala Ash.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 1d

A #Tutorial on how to clean #Manuscripts using #Markdown. Strips out inconsistencies using #GoogleDocs and applies default styles. #WritingCommunity#EPUB #CalibreEbook
bit.ly/3XPUUIA

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

#WIP #Excerpt #Excerpts #DarkFantasy #WritersOfBluesky #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

Evelyn cupped one of her ears, before using her hand to make an all around signal. The maid nodded, and went for their bag.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

While the tone was harsh, and her eyebrow was clocked and that impish smile confirmed it was part of the act. Nevertheless Evelyn moved her lips to say ‘Sorry’ and slapped her maid hard across the face.

“M-m-my apologies, m-m-mistress!”

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

The maid opened the door and took a quick look down both ends of the hallway. After confirming they were alone, she went back inside and barred the door.

“All clear, Evelyn,” the maid said.

“Pardon?” Evelyn said in Parisian French.

a cinematic photo of a young maid with long blonde hair, dressed in a traditional 1914 servant uniform, stands at the doorway, looking down the dimly lit hallway to ensure she is alone, her facial features subdued with a hint of caution, her pale skin illuminated by the soft glow of a distant lamp, the photography style is reminiscent of a bygone era with muted colors and a sense of nostalgia, the maid's eyes are cast downward, her lips pursed in concentration, the hallway stretches out behind her, lined with ornate wooden paneling and faded portraits, the overall atmosphere is one of tense solitude.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

My #BookReview of Dead Heads, a post mortal #UrbanFantasy by Ross Young! A quick read that dives into a truly imaginative world. Features humour you'd expect to find in the pages of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Check it out! #IndieReads
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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

Who is this? Susanna is a Venetian courtesan who crosses Marc's path shortly after the war with Spain ends. She's known for mastering numerous instruments, a haunting voice, and swordsmanship. You'll find her in my #DarkFantasy #Novel Man of War!
#WritingCommunity #EvelynsWorld

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 2d

How about a #DarkFantasy #FreeBook about a Roaring Twenties luxury hotel nestled in the Rockies? The Grand, where a party's success is measured by the body count! After all, even things that go bump in the night need a place to unwind. #IndieReads
bit.ly/2DzPqgE

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3d

What's going on here? In my #DarkFantasy #Novel Man of War, Marc is marooned on a space station.

Atmospheric controls are destroyed and it's so cold that CO2 sublimates... He kills time by etching out his life story on a bulkhead. Fun!? 🥶
#WritingCommunity

Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3d

#WIP #Excerpt #Excerpts #DarkFantasy #WritersOfBluesky #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3d

This concluded the first of what would be many training sessions. Maxwell, the night concierge, felt it was best to work up the night staff in dealing with difficult clients. This happened to be the same demographic who tend to decapitate waiters due to their tone.

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Evelyn Chartres @evelynchartres.bsky.social · 3d

With the last man done, the courtier lingered long enough to ensure there were no additional instructions. When it became clear they were ignoring him, he excused himself and closed the door behind him.

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