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A New Philosophy Falcon won Charleston, but the territory is fraught with dangers far greater than Edmund Ashford. This post explores the immediate aftermath of her victory, the founding of her progressive philosophy for the city, and the chilling warning she receives from the ancient vampire Court and her estranged maker, Arabella. Edmund had cleared out his personal effects with… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E6 P2
The Wager In the present, Falcon faces a threat from her maker, Arabella. To understand how Falcon became powerful enough to challenge Arabella, we must return to 1852, when she challenged the ruling vampire of Charleston, Edmund Ashford, in a high-stakes card game that determined the city’s fate. Charleston, 1852. The card game had been going for eleven hours in… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E6 P1
The Forgotten Ones The past is not yet over. In the last episode, we saw how Falcon’s maker, Arabella, lost her control and departed Charleston in a fury two centuries ago. Now, in the present day, Falcon’s choices have made her vulnerable, and Arabella has returned to prove a deadly point. Meanwhile, Manon encounters a different, older kind of danger… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E5
New Orleans and the Long Betrayal In the last installment, Charlotte Falcon rejected her maker, Arabella, choosing independence over ownership. But for an immortal, a break-up is not an ending. This post explores Arabella’s long, bitter exile, her decades-long surveillance of Falcon, and the dangerous opportunity she sees in Manon Laurent in the present day. Arabella left Charleston the next… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E4 P2
A quick update from the desk of Harlo Malone. Hi everyone, I’m popping into your inbox today with some very special news. After a long journey of writing, editing, and late-night coffee sessions, my book is officially available! I’ve been living with these words for a long time, and it feels surreal to finally share them with you. Whether you… Continue reading Some News: My Book is Officially Out in the World
The Maker’s Heart In the last episode, Charlotte Falcon defied the mysterious Court, choosing love and freedom over ancient law. But where did Falcon learn to value freedom so fiercely? This episode takes us back two centuries to 1821, where a deadly fever and a powerful vampire named Arabella changed Charlotte’s life forever. Charleston, 1821: The Turning The fever ward… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E4
Books, Bipolar, and the “Professional Patient” Life I am thrilled to finally share that my latest book, A Haunting Before I Do, is officially live! It’s been a labor of love, and you can now find it on both Amazon and via Draft2Digital (which means it’s available on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and more). A Harlo Malone Paranormal Mystery… Continue reading A Haunting Before I Do is Out!
The Revolutionary Choice Welcome back to Falcon & Manon: A Charleston Tale. Falcon has admitted the truth and Manon has chosen to stay, accepting the boundaries of their mortal/immortal love. But their defiance has consequences. The powerful and secretive “Court” that governs the vampire world has issued an ultimatum, forcing Falcon to make a final, dangerous choice. FALCON She was… Continue reading The Charleston Tale: E3 P2
Episode 3: Part 1 Welcome back to Falcon & Manon: A Charleston Tale. Manon has accepted that her lover, Charlotte Falcon, is a vampire, but the truth is only the beginning. Now, they must navigate the complex, centuries-old realities of an immortal life, starting with the intimate and dangerous ritual of feeding. Late Summer 2024 MANON The first week after… Continue reading A Charleston Tale
