C. C. Harper - Author

  Today, I am going to share a deeply personal part of my creative journey - the process behind “The Lost Tales of Erandelle”. Why share this? Because sometimes, in order to move forward, it's important to revisit the past without getting stuck in it.  On August 5, 2012, I published the first chapter of what was then known as "The Emerald Bay Chronicles" on this blog, which had a different name at that time. Subsequently, I posted chapters two through five in the following days before halting. As you may recall, vampires were immensely popular at that time, saturating the literary landscape with books and series focused on them. My challenge stemmed from having already explored a gothic/vampire phase in my teenage years. So by 2012, I found myself disenchanted with the vampire theme, craving something fresh and different. I had multiple ideas swirling in my mind about elves, influenced by numerous fantasy universes such as Warhammer Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons, Forgotte...

  Downtown, where the concrete jungle mingles with the urban canvas, a graffiti artist stands out from the rest. Known as Cipher, he maneuvers the spray can with the finesse of a magician, turning drab walls into vivid masterpieces teeming with vitality. However, beneath Cipher's remarkable skill lies a sinister secret.  Unbeknownst to him, his creations possess a force beyond his imagination. With each artistic gesture, his pieces leap from their confines, bursting into existence with a will of their own. Initially enchanted by his newfound power, Cipher luxuriates in the wonder and praise bestowed upon his artistry. Yet, his creations soon break free from his control, causing chaos in the city streets with wild abandon. As anarchy sweeps through the urban landscape, Cipher confronts the grim reality behind his artwork.  Plagued by remorse and shadowed by his troubled history, he must discover a method to tame the unleashed power before it obliterates all he cherishes. A...