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Title: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Mark Rainey on August 15, 2002, 05:16:09 AM: It's here...Chapter 14 of DARK SHADOWS: THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS. Kinda slow going this week; had lots of things going on other than writing. I've about reached the end of the outlined material, so forthcoming chapters will be taken from much rougher notes, and consequently posted at slightly longer intervals.

Your comments are always welcome!

Trivia Note: Either there is a bathroom at Collinwood, or Quentin has discovered yet another parallel time room!

NEW! Chapter 14
http://home.triad.rr.com/smrainey/labyrinth14.htm
Chapter 13
http://home.triad.rr.com/smrainey/labyrinth13.htm
Chapter 12
http://home.triad.rr.com/smrainey/labyrinth12.htm

Till the next....

[shadow=maroon,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/pie/view.php?date=2002-07-28
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Cassandra on August 15, 2002, 10:54:42 AM: WOW! This was truly fantastic Mark!! (and well worth the wait I might add) Im dying to know what happened to Julia as well as Quentin now. Please don't keep us in suspense too long!! ;)
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Connie on August 15, 2002, 11:58:07 AM: Captivating!
This story is a virtual wonderland of words; richly expressive and beautifully written. I can't spend much time with this chapter before my eyes surrender to their stupor.

Don't know what else to say except I await the next chapter with baited breath.

-Connie

Mark - a gentle reminder:
Please be careful with Quentin. (He's the only Quentin we've got.) ;)
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: jennifer on August 15, 2002, 07:38:45 PM: Mark

That was too much!!!What a cliff hanger!!! PLEASE
WRITE CH 15 SOON! :o

jennifer
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: The Ghost of Sarah Collins on August 16, 2002, 05:17:37 AM: Very good chapter, it seems Quentin is an eye lash away from learning what Julia has already discovered.
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Josette on August 17, 2002, 05:43:56 AM: Really creepy - sooo exciting!!!
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Mark Rainey on August 17, 2002, 08:01:30 PM: Lo and behold, I have received invites to contribute short stories to two different anthologies, which I'm definitely interested in (one of them is called SLEUTHS AND SPIRITS--one guess what it's about ;) ). Since I don't have appropriate tales already lying around for them, I'm gonna have to write them -- and both anthos have tight deadlines. So I need to break away on DS long enough to work on the stories.

As it is, I'm seeing that traffic for LABYRINTH has dwindled somewhat; I hope those of you who are still reading it have enjoyed it and will come back to it when I start writing on it again. Hopefully I'll have these stories done within the next two or three weeks.

[shadow=maroon,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Cassandra on August 17, 2002, 09:47:33 PM: You mean YOU ARE GOING TO LEAVE US HANGING??!! :'(

Im very happy for you though Mark, sounds like an exiting adventure to undertake, and I wish you lots of luck with it! ;)

But please don't keep us dedicated ones in suspense too long. With a cliffhanger like that in the last chapter, I was waiting patiently for chapter 15 to arrive here.

Also, please don't think that the responses have dwindled some. If you look at the number of "views" on the board, you can see that there are lots of viewers there. Some people I guess just don't post. So please come back soon!! :)
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Carol on August 18, 2002, 12:37:08 AM: Quote
Lo and behold, I have received invites to contribute short stories to two different anthologies, which I'm definitely interested in (one of them is called SLEUTHS AND SPIRITS--one guess what it's about ;) ). Since I don't have appropriate tales already lying around for them, I'm gonna have to write them -- and both anthos have tight deadlines. So I need to break away on DS long enough to work on the stories.

First of all, good luck with your new stories.

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As it is, I'm seeing that traffic for LABYRINTH has dwindled somewhat; I hope those of you who are still reading it have enjoyed it and will come back to it when I start writing on it again. Hopefully I'll have these stories done within the next two or three weeks.

Oh please don't stop your story! I have the latest chapter printed out but haven't read it yet.

As Connie and I can tell you, not everyone will post a response to a story even tho many are reading. Both of us have ongoing stories at two other DS sites. We get responses from those that post regularly but once in awhile, we'll get an email from someone who lurks and has been following the story from day one.

So, please don't get discouraged. We're reading even tho we don't always post a response.

Your fan, Carol

PS: I still think you should print and bound copies of this
story at your local Staples or Office Max and sell
them at the next DS Fest. Once your supply is gone,
take orders for more. Might as well make hay while
the sun shines.
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Julianka7 on September 04, 2002, 08:09:58 PM: Dear Mark,
I just found out about this chapter. Real life got
real hectic for a while there. This was an great
chapter! I hope you'll share another one with us soon.
Where will we be able to get those stories you
talked about? Please let us know where we can
buy them. After reading Dreams of the Dark and
DS Labyrinth I want to read more of you work.
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Mark Rainey on September 04, 2002, 10:17:41 PM: Thanks, Julianka. I finished one of the stories, which is for an anthology called SPIRITS AND SLEUTHS, and am now working on the second, which is for a book titled BEYOND THE DUST. They'll both be out sometime next year.

I've been asked to collaborate with another writer on a new piece of fiction, but I haven't made up my mind whether I'm going to go for it yet. Regardless, I hope to get back to LABYRINTH before too long. I've got at least another solid week of work on the short story, possibly more, depending on how things progress this week.

I've got a tale in a new anthology titled OCTOBERLAND, which is a book of Halloween stories, due out any day now, as a matter of fact. It's probably available on Amazon.com.

CYA,

--Mark
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Raineypark on September 04, 2002, 10:55:59 PM: Quote
I've got a tale in a new anthology titled OCTOBERLAND, which is a book of Halloween stories.....

A BOOK OF HALLOWEEN STORIES?!!! [jawdrp] WHERE? WHEN? I LOVE HALLOWEEN STORIES!!!

Raineypark
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Midnite on September 05, 2002, 06:04:37 AM: Quote
I've got a tale in a new anthology titled OCTOBERLAND, which is a book of Halloween stories, due out any day now

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WHERE? WHEN? I LOVE HALLOWEEN STORIES!!!

Click here for Octoberland info at Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1894815505/qid%3D1031194204/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/002-3122774-1484058)

Click here to see cover image and list of authors at Flesh and Blood Magazine website. (http://zombie.horrorseek.com/horror/fleshnblood/anthologies.htm#Octoberland)
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Julianka7 on September 06, 2002, 06:38:36 PM: Dear Mark,
I am happy to hear you'll be continuing DS Labyrinth.
Please let us know when Spirits & Sleuths and
Beyond the Dust is released for sale.
I just checked on Octoberland and it's in stock at Barnes & Noble. So I'll be going there to get my copy this
weekend :) Hurrah!!!! I can't wait :)
Thanks for telling us.
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: The Ghost of Sarah Collins on September 11, 2002, 08:18:18 AM: I have been checking everyday... I hope I haven't missed Ch.15 or have I?
Title: Re: DS LABYRINTH Ch. 14 - Fallin', fallin', fallin' in luv again
Post by: Mark Rainey on September 11, 2002, 03:35:26 PM: Quote
I have been checking everyday... I hope I haven't missed Ch.15 or have I?

Nope, you haven't missed anything, Sarah. I'm still wrapped up in a couple of other projects at the moment. I'll post a note when I'm ready to start working on Chapter 15. Dunno how soon that's gonna be at this point. Thanks for checking!

--Mark