J. Michael Radcliffe

• Feb-2014
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“…There was a sudden flash, and two large, yellow, cat-like eyes appeared before him in the darkness. Rami stumbled backward, unable to see in the jet-black surroundings. “You killed them Rami, their blood is on your hands …” Rami felt some...

• Jun-2013
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Keegan Whitestone doesn't believe in magic. A disillusioned young man drifting through life without purpose, he almost welcomes the unexpected delivery of his father's signet ring and a mysterious note. Estranged from his father before the man's de...

• May-2013
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Jack Thatch thought things couldn't get any worse. Picked on and taunted by bullies, his life was a nightmare. Warned by his mother to avoid the farmers' fields at night, Jack thinks the Pumpkin King is just a myth used to scare little children, bu...

• Apr-2013
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When a solitary ice dragon is awakened by the old wizard, Kris Kringle, she doesn't expect to be asked to help him save his job - and Christmas. 'Frostbite' is a short story of approximately 2,800 words, based on characters from the novel 'The Guard...

• Mar-2013
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Shai'tan is a powerful dragon, enslaved by the dark witch, Khamsin. Although she raised him from a hatchling, and taught him the ways of wizards, she is a harsh and unforgiving taskmaster. When she sends him on a mission to acquire the Amaranthine ...

• Feb-2013
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Sakkara, Egypt. The birthplace of magic in our world. On the thirteenth hour, of the thirteenth day, of the thirteenth month after their death, an old enemy returns from the abyss with the aid of the Shadow. Keegan Whitestone must unravel a mystery a...

• Jan-2012
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An ancient evil has returned to threaten the world of magic and mortal alike. Keegan Whitestone has become the Guardian - protector of the magical barrier known as the Veil - but he cannot yet control his powers. He must find and destroy the legend...

• Jan-2012
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An ancient evil has returned to threaten the world of magic and mortal alike. Keegan Whitestone has become the Guardian - protector of the magical barrier known as the Veil - but he cannot yet control his powers. He must find and destroy the legendar...

• Jun-2011
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Keegan Whitestone doesn’t believe in magic. A disillusioned young man drifting through life without purpose, he almost welcomes the unexpected delivery of his father’s signet ring and a mysterious note. Estranged from his father before the man’...

• May-2011
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Beyond the Veil Anthology is a collection of three short stories based on characters from 'The Guardian's Apprentice.' In addition to the short stories, it also contains descriptions and histories of the creatures, characters, places and items from ...

• Apr-2011
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Corvinus Black is dying. His daughter Nisha is desperate to save him, but how far is she willing to go? She must risk everything to steal a powerful talisman that could stop the curse, but only if she finds it in time. A short story of just over 3,40...

• Jan-2011
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Callen is a beautiful young woman who tries to see the best in everyone. Cursed with a cruel, overbearing father, she struggles to find balance in her life. When an injured dragon crashes near her home, she must disobey her father to follow her hea...

• Dec-2010
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Tears for Hesh is a short story of just over 3,200 words. Set in the world of The Guardian's Apprentice, this is the story of Hesh, a young man who works for a coniving, power-hungry wizard who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Hesh is a ge...