A disgraced council member ignores warnings from former friends in her quest for power...

In Siphoning the Stone, a disgraced council member, once trusted and revered, seeks a dangerous path to power to escape the influence of her former allies. Ignoring the warnings of those who once called her a friend, she ventures into a world of forbidden magic and high-stakes survival. As her quest for freedom intensifies, the consequences of her actions force the council’s hand and set a relentless hunter on her trail. This gripping fantasy story explores betrayal, power, and the fine line between rebellion and survival. Can she outwit her pursuers and claim the power she desperately seeks, or will her past actions haunt her forever?

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As I scroll through my Facebook feed, occasionally I run across an image that sparks my imagination. With its corresponding tale already growing, I scramble to preserve the location. Sometimes I’m successful, other times the inspiration for the tale is lost. Fortunately, for Siphoning the Stone, while the original Image link from Facebook has long since died, the originating location of DeviantArt is still alive and well.

To date, I’ve created a bunch of characters for all the various stories I have brought to the world. Yet there are only a handful that have carved out a special place in my mind. One is Darren Gibert, whose first tale belongs to my Patrons, and another is Tiatha Orbryn, who is the protagonist of this tale. Unlike Darren’s journey, hers took longer to fully develop, but it’s no less special to me. I wish I knew what made these originally inconsequential characters become so near and dear to my heart.

Whatever the reason, you can find more stories featuring her both as a member of my Patreon community, and on my blog as there is a fresh storyline swirling in my head that I’m going to want to share with everyone, so stay tuned.

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Links:
Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
Siphoning the Stone: https://www.stevenmeehan.com/archives/2020/03/26/siphoning-the-stone/
Crystallo Spiritus by Krouya: https://www.deviantart.com/krouya/art/Crystallo-Spiritus-827612274

Attributions:
The video’s thumbnail was designed using a mockup from Freepik. Follow the link below to see what they can provide. https://www.freepik.com