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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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A Badge, A Bruja, And A Moment I Didn’t Know I Needed
Read more: A Badge, A Bruja, And A Moment I Didn’t Know I NeededThere are milestones in an indie author’s life that sneak up on you. They tap you on the shoulder when you’re not expecting them, whispering, “Hey, look at what you’ve built.” This week, one of those moments found me when The Ordinary Bruja earned a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite, along with their official 5-star…
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Day 7: My Favorite Superstition
Read more: Day 7: My Favorite SuperstitionProtecting My Money and My Magic Superstitions are funny because half the time we do not even realize how deeply they’ve rooted themselves into our lives. They show up in the small things we do without thinking. The little actions we take “just in case.” The tiny rituals we adopt because someone, somewhere, passed it…
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Day 6: Favorite Witchy Book(s)
Read more: Day 6: Favorite Witchy Book(s)Books have always been one of my portals. Not just for escape, but for understanding myself, my identity, my spirituality, and the parts of me I never had language for growing up. When I started walking a more intentional spiritual path, I didn’t have a mentor. I didn’t have a coven. I didn’t have someone…
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Day 5: My Familiar — Dila, The Little Warrior Who Mirrors Me
Read more: Day 5: My Familiar — Dila, The Little Warrior Who Mirrors MeIf you have ever rescued an animal, you know it is never really you doing the rescuing. Somehow, without warning, they end up rescuing parts of you too. That is exactly what happened with Dila, my little feral kitten with the wounded eye, the fragile body, and the spirit of someone who has already lived…
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Day 4: My Walking Path — Finding Clarity Between Grass and Desert
Read more: Day 4: My Walking Path — Finding Clarity Between Grass and DesertWalking has always been one of the softest ways I return to myself. I do not need a perfect trail or a stunning view. I just need movement. I need the sound of my feet on the ground. I need air touching my skin. I need the reminder that I exist in a body that…
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