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Sarah Faxon's avatar

Wow! I’m going to be in Missouri in a few weeks and definitely will be thinking of Gary and those lost souls!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you so much. I sure do hope you enjoy your time here (beware the Kar-kag-ni).

Here Be Dragons is the prologue based on real-life events set in 1719. You might enjoy this too.

Thank you.

Sarah Faxon's avatar

I will check it out and I will avoid the Devil’s Elbow!

Ozarklore's avatar

The Devil's Elbow is conveniently located next to Interstate 44, former Route 66. The nearby Big Piney and Gasconade Rivers are quite scenic and serene. Enjoy your time here. Thanks again.

Born Yesterday's avatar

"I AM FEAR!" great story. Would also love this as a short film!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you very much, Ma'am. I appreciate it.

shalay hudson's avatar

Your writing is intensely visual and evocative. I agree with Donna that it would be great as a short film.

lchristopher's avatar

oh goddamn it, this is perfect.

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you so much. Extremely kind words. I'm working on the third installment now called The Nightshade Coven.

lchristopher's avatar

All you!

Ozarklore's avatar

I'm here for my audience. Stick around. Thanks.

Eric O'Neal's avatar

Woo, you got a talent for writing that I envy.

Ozarklore's avatar

Hey, I really appreciate your kind words. It's hard work.

KCG's avatar

Karkagni is still out there man...great story!! I just added pbs docs to my Amazon subscriptions & Ken Burns Civil War is on there; haven't watched the whole thing for 10 years or so but I've seen it over 3 times. Might start it again this week. Really great read. Ty

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Yeah, the Kar-kag-ni is still out there. Kaw. Check out the prologue set in 1719. Thanks.

KCG's avatar

Ok ty will do

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yw

One-leg Story teller's avatar

I am hooked after reading your second story! I had noticed you liking my posts so I thought I would come over and read some of your stuff. Very impressed, a unique twist on time travel!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thanks, man. I'm so glad you have some time to get into this stuff here. I'm writing a follow up to Spooklight on the Devil's Elbow set in 1991 and I hope to have it out this weekend.

One-leg Story teller's avatar

I am enjoying discovering your writings

Donna Turnley's avatar

This was a great story and had me engrossed with the creative civil war period characters and plot. I would love to see this story turned into a film. Well done!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. It would great if this could be a film or television episode. Here Be Dragons is the series prologue set in 1719.

Night Bites's avatar

Really enjoyed this, a great read!

Ozarklore's avatar

Hey, thanks so much for stopping by. I really appreciate it. Here is the follow if you are interested. It's the series prologue set in 1719. Thank you.

https://ozarkmatt.substack.com/p/here-be-dragons

Francesca's avatar

great piece!!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you very much, for your kind words. I'm very fortunate to live in an area with so much to offer, rich in history and culture. I'm here to entertain.

Charlie Walls's avatar

That's a very cool story!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thanks, man. It's a creepy place at night. The series just started. Next story takes place in 1719. Out in a few weeks.

Charlie Walls's avatar

I'll be looking for it!

Ozarklore's avatar

You ever been to a Comic Con as a creator, like San Diego or Chicago?

Charlie Walls's avatar

No I haven't

Ozarklore's avatar

I've been to Chicago Comic Con as a creator. You might think about it. Meet a ton of people.

Charlie Walls's avatar

Maybe so. That does sound interesting

Michael Grayson | LSC's avatar

The intro reminded me of a better written Jeepers Creepers. Good job!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you. Huge compliment. I appreciate it.

Diane Lilly's avatar

Spellbinding storytelling! Parts of the story remind me of the mythical Wild Hunt with the march of lost souls. The Appalachian Civil War influences are so evocative and colorful!

Ozarklore's avatar

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind words. I also enjoy your work.

Diane Lilly's avatar

Awww…Thank you!

It's A Good Life Review's avatar

Sorry, I'm late to the party here! I realized of course that I had read this piece (actually all of your pieces) and we've talked about them but I never put down a formal comment. So here to boost both your ego and the algorithm...it was wonderful! I thoroughly loved the attention to detail that you gave and the way that your story effortlessly flowed. The pacing was great and I really enjoyed the ending! Nice job on a well written piece!

Libra's avatar

🤯

Ozarklore's avatar

That good? Lol. Thank you. I appreciate it.

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😂😂😂😂

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😂😂

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Please go away. Thank you.