Shattered Gemstones Chapter 16: The Wise Girl and the Forest

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I sit up, surveying my surroundings. I’ve been sleeping in one of the many big tents they have set up in town, to act as a home base. This morning, we get our first assignments. Last night, when signing in, I had asked to be sent as an explorer. The sooner I get out of here, the better.

Falling asleep last night was hell. The longer I laid there, the more I thought about Damian, and what we had said to each other. Damian was forced to see the harsh reality, that the person he thought I was never really existed at all. And he reacted by abandoning me. I can honestly say I didn’t see that coming, but I should have. I should have known this new information would be too much on him.

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Shattered Gemstones chapter 15: Fighting Fears, Fighting Fate

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Well guys, the first season of Shattered Gemstones had a good, long run. And here we are, at the finale. Before the adventure can truly begin, the players must resolve the fears that have followed them here, and face the paths to their eventual fate. Secrets will be revealed, and demons will be faced. All that's past is prologue. What the future holds is uncertain. What lies ahead is a fertile graveyard, a vast land reclaimed by nature. The battle to take it back may be even more fierce than the destruction that drove its people away. And what lies at the core of that destruction? Find out, next season in Shattered Gemstones!
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Shattered Gemstones chapter 13: At the Cliffside

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Another week, another chapter! As we close in on the end of Shattered Gemstones' first season, on the eve of the illustrious and mysterious May 1st, we find Damian in a standoff with Lucas. In a hunt for answers, all that can be found is more mystery. All is certainly not what it seems. Enjoy!
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Shattered Gemstones Chapter 11: Lilycove

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Sorry for the week long delay on this chapter, folks! Some real-world circumstances held me back, but we're all good now! A lot of things are set in motion in this chapter. A great battle is started at the end of another, a mysterious figure makes his move, and the life of one is spared among the deaths of many. This one should not be missed out on, folks. Enjoy!
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Shattered Gemstones Chapter 9: The Appeal

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Trust comes with a timer. Anyone who needs anyone has a deadline. It can be as simple as wanting a partner to go on a road trip, or as vast as wanting a significant other before you die. But he who rushed into things may find that the trust he receives is based on a side of himself he was too rushed to notice. Bide your time, hold out hope.
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Shattered Gemstones Chapter 5: Aboard the Susanowa

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Hey, sorry this took so long to get out. I was on a roll for a while, but ran headfirst into a mountain of writer's block that it took me a while to get out of. I know this chapter's a day late, but I just finished it and I didn't want you guys to wait another week. I was a little disappointing in how this chapter came out, compared to how I had planned it. Originally I had intended this chapter to be narrated in even parts by Toby and Damian, but Damian turned out taking the spotlight for the majority of the chapter. I had also planned for it to be longer, but it wound up this way for the sake of pacing, and I can live with that. On an unrelated note, I've been maintaining a blog where I've been posting things related to Shattered Gemstones, any other projects I do, as well as anything in my personal life that I feel like talking about. It's on Tumblr, but it's not just MLP gifs like every other account seems to be. I'm actually taking it seriously, because I feel like the people who are interested in my work should be able to know more if they want. Occasionally I even post bits of Shattered Gemstones before they're released here! :D Anyway, you can follow the blog at http://jmpetrequin.tumblr.com/ I think that covers everything, so, without further ado, enjoy chapter 5 of Shattered Gemstones!
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Shattered Gemstones Chapter 4: Flight of a Protector

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HI THERE. This chapter took way too long to come out, but I think you guys will really enjoy it. I had a hell of a good time writing it. Sorry for the delay! Expect some more frequent updates in the coming weeks to make up for it! Also, to anyone wondering, yes this is still IatosHaunted. I had Stevey change my username to my real name, Jay Petrequin. I decided I should probably start putting my name on the things I write. One final thing, PLEASE feel free to comment with any opinions or predictions on where the story's going! As I said before, I really appreciate all feedback I get! Thanks a lot for reading! ^^
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