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Synopsis: A pop up market with unusual gifts. A curious collector of antiquities, Hakim Afriz, is searching for the rare and unusual. You may wonder exactly who I am and how long I have been traveling. Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. I am Hakim Afriz. I am what many would call a ‘gypsy’. A free spirit, a traveler. I go wherever the bazaar takes me and indulge in its exotic mysteries. I have been able to procure many unusual things, particularly treasures of the orient. My favorites come from Morocco but as an Egyptian, I have found something that piques my curiosity. As an architect and curator, I find myself at many digs and leading tours. The other capital I have I make in trades and buying and selling oil stock which I inherited from my papa, Mostafi. Mostafi since died and I am by myself on this side of the veil, but the tour groups, the stray animals and the mysticism of this place always remind me I am never alone. ...

Solving Mysteries, Ghost Hunting and Explaining the Unknown Synopsis: Louis, Rose, Johnny Dixon and Byron Q. ‘Fergie’ Ferguson as well as Anthony Monday start their own company together in the suburban Midwest, hunting ghosts, solving mysteries and encountering the supernatural and paranormal daily. ‘ Life is really full of surprises, isn’t it ?’--Ms. Eells, The Dark Secret of Weatherend, Anthony Monday Book #2 Chapter 1—Hey, Hey, The Gang’s All Here ! It was such a surprise that there had been a convention in town close to where Louis Barnavelt had grown up. He had subsequently moved from his hometown to someplace quieter in the Midwest. However, just because he had moved didn’t mean he still wasn’t a magician. He had changed immensely since his youth. He wasn’t as pudgy as he had been as a kid. He was more muscular and had become a professional baseball player, hitting RBIs a plenty for the Illinois Iroquois. He had his ...

Synopsis: Taking place after ‘Star Over Toontown’, the toons have been made mute by Silencer’s ability. However, the steely-eyed ninja reveals his true nature after the Rangers sit him down and get him to confess his reasons why he wants the toons to remain mute. Will the Rangers be able to convince him to return their voices, or will the Toon world continue to be silent ? Chapter 1—Deafening It was wrong . Toons were supposed to sing, laugh and make goofy sound effects when they walked. Even their effects had been robbed from them. Stripped bare until absolutely nothing remained. Many of them could overreact to be understood but some had result to thought bubbles to make any sense. Some of them were so distraught that they broke down. If these tears weren’t stopped, the whole of Toontown and Blancopolis would be drowned in a river of toon tears unless Silencer was found and brought to justice. Silencer knew he’d never been found. Since...

The kildeer tells of Spring I saw him on the wing I heard him sing ‘Killdeer ! Killdeer !’ Spring will soon be here ! Hallelujah ! It has come come at last Cold and gray moments are past Let’s give a cheer to our harbinger Mr. Killdeer Spring is finally here ! 2-23-20

Here and there I go Weaving worlds to and fro Through songspell so sweet To whomever I may meet Perhaps, just give me one chance For the bard to sing for you to dance And maybe the cares of the world Will fade for a time ? Yet I can’t stay A gypsy by trade But wherever I traveler I leave smiles behind I fill hearts with joy and hope Gifts that have no expiration Weaving is always a jovial occasion So before I depart I embrace you as such I grant you providence and unconditional love Like a feather, I sail on the breeze Shining and singing wherever I please A weaver of worlds Yet not of your realm Faith my North Star Soul at my helm I live life fully Nary any regrets For each day, soley Is my best one yet. 2-23-20