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    Modern Tales of Fantasy
    Modern Tales of Fantasy
    Modern Tales of Fantasy
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    Modern Tales of Fantasy

    By Joan Hazel

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    Three paranormal short stories beginning with The Reflections of Perfection. A tale of love, betrayal and strength. The Orbs of Taliesin reminds us that even genius can be a choice and often comes with a price.Finally, in Ascension, psychic detective, Jade March, takes us searching for a missing girl and ends up finding more than even she could foresee.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoan Hazel
    Release dateJul 18, 2013
    ISBN9781301791088
    Modern Tales of Fantasy
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    Joan Hazel

    Joan Hazel is a native of Corinth, Mississippi. She is an accomplished actress and vocalist who has performed with theater and opera companies across the eastern United States. She has also worked as a show director and vocal director throughout her 15 year theatrical career. The Last Guardian is Hazel's first published novel. Her work ranges from historical fiction, crime thrillers, science fiction, and fantasy. In addition to Hazel's artistic work, she is a Reiki Master, Toe Reader, and Soul Coach. She is also passionate about the protection of animals and she supports a variety of animal conservation efforts. She currently resides in Deland, Florida with her husband and their two dogs. 

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      Modern Tales of Fantasy - Joan Hazel

      Modern Tales of Fantasy

      JOAN HAZEL

      Published by Joan Hazel at Smashwords

      All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system without the prior written permission of the publisher.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or deceased, is entirely coincidental.

      Cover Design: Joan Hazel

      Author Website: www.joanhazel.com

      Reflections of Perfection

      Yael lifted her face toward the afternoon sun. She reveled in the feel of the warmth as it flowed across her skin and down her body, chasing away the coldness that seemed to have taken up residence in her bones. This had been the coldest winter she could remember in seven years and she refused to consider her breakup with Alistair had any impact on the weather or her perception of it.

      Hot tears cooled on her cheeks. Why did she have to cry? He was not worth her tears. He had deceived her. I did it all for you, he had told her. I wanted to make you happy.

      Bah, she spat at the ground. The only person he wished to make happy was himself. Damn little troll. Stabbing her staff into the earth she continued

      Until this moment, Yael could not believe it possible that a person could feel this much anger toward another living creature. Her rage had become a living breathing entity all its own. The only thing she could not figure out is who was she madder at, Alistair or herself?

      The piercing shriek took her attention to the sky and the falcon that flew above her head. Lifting her arm, she called back to the bird. With languid precision, the falcon altered course. Yael smiled as the bird landed solidly on her forearm.

      Cooing to him, she gently stroked the birds head. She knew how unusual it was for a falcon to be so accommodating. It was not in their nature, but Jethro was different. Yael found Jethro when he was still a youngling. She had been foraging for herbs and berries when she heard a whining from beneath the brush.

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