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Title: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Mark Rainey on June 05, 2002, 05:51:29 AM
Well, since it looks like most folks are enjoying it, I'm going to go ahead and post the final complete chapter of DARK SHADOWS: THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS. This is as far as the actual writing progressed. I do have a detailed outline, complete with chapter breaks and some dialogue, that covers about the next third of the book; beyond that, there are only scant notes. If I have a chance, I may condense these into a readable synopsis and make it available to anyone who specifically requests it. I will not, however, give away the ending. ;)

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who has taken the time to post comments here. It would be great if something should happen with the series one day and the book actually come to fruition. However, realistically, I don't think we can count on it.

I don't know if anyone picked up on it, but I've posted the title of the book here as The Labyrinth of Souls, while on the manuscript itself, it's titled The Labyrinth of Dreams. The latter more accurately represents the storyline, I think, but since dreams was used in our first title, I didn't particularly want to repeat it.

So, without further ado.... Here's the third chapter. Enjoy.

http://home.triad.rr.com/smrainey/labyrinth03.htm

[shadow=maroon,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: franimal on June 05, 2002, 05:48:31 PM
Hi Mark!

Just as great as the others!!  And, I'm putting in my specific request.   ;D If you ever do the synopsis please put me on the list of recipients.

c'ya!!

Franimal
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: MikeS on June 05, 2002, 09:30:21 PM
This just keeps getting better!  Based on these 3 chapters, I think this has the potential to be even better than Dreams of the Dark, great as that was.  Here's my request to receive the synopsis.  And again, thanks so much for making these completed chapters available to us.
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Happybat on June 05, 2002, 10:38:19 PM
I finally had the chance to read your chapter, Mark, and have to concur with Mike they just keep getting better!  I really like the tension in the story and the characters ring true, too.  

I look forward to reading the continuation!  

Thank you so much for sharing with us.  [wavey]
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Bette on June 05, 2002, 10:50:50 PM
Mark,

I really enjoyed these chapters. I love the fact that both Julia and Quentin were prominently featured and I would very much like to receive your synopsis.  :D

Thanks for posting this.

Bette  [read]
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: jennifer on June 05, 2002, 11:06:26 PM
More , more more :)

jennifer
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: jennifer on June 05, 2002, 11:08:39 PM
Oh put me on that list too!


jennifer
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Mark Rainey on June 05, 2002, 11:12:21 PM
Heh heh, thanks for the requests; it's all much appreciated. Since I don't have anything ready as far as the synopsis goes at this point, I'll just post a note here when I do, and then perhaps put it on the Web space as well. I can't promise anything very soon, so y'all just gonna have be patient and don't hold yer breath too long. That can lead to unpleasant side effects. ;)

[shadow=red,left,300]--M[/shadow]
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: jennifer on June 06, 2002, 04:40:42 AM
Quote
Heh heh, thanks for the requests; it's all much appreciated. Since I don't have anything ready as far as the synopsis goes at this point, I'll just post a note here when I do, and then perhaps put it on the Web space as well. I can't promise anything very soon, so y'all just gonna have be patient and don't hold yer breath too long. That can lead to unpleasant side effects. ;)

[shadow=red,left,300]--M[/shadow]


sure Mark go on vacation leave us hanging as i said i'll just call Dr Bombay! 8) ;D[beer]

jennifer

have a good time when you go! 8)
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Cassandra on June 06, 2002, 09:44:29 AM
Mark, these are great! Im enjoying these so much! Thanks!
p.s.  you can add my name to the list also!! :)
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Julianka7 on June 06, 2002, 04:42:35 PM
Rats! I hated to read that 3 chapters is all we're going to get to read of your new book! :'(
I want to know what was it Julia kept seeing flit through
the shadows. I want to know if Quentin has to suffer
the curse again. And why? The 3 chapters were very good :) Please put me on the list for the synopis too  ;)
Title: Re: The DS Novel That Wasn't...The Labyrinth of Souls, pt 3
Post by: Carol on June 08, 2002, 06:43:54 AM
Please add my name to your list for a synopsis.
Chapter 3 was just starting to evolve into the quirkiness that is Dark Shadows. If time allows, please continue your story.

Carol