Hi Everybody,

Welcome to the update at Whispers of the Muse, http://www.whispersofthemuse.org/

We've got a whopping 12 NEW pieces for you this week. The highlights today focus on a couple of super cool ongoing pieces you might want to take a look at … if you're not already hooked. First off, Jessie's Time of the Season continues to heat up … Jackie's Crowe inspired Meant to Be is rocking hard … Michael McLean's Whom the God's Destroy is riveting … and the powerful developments in the Spellcheck are getting twisted in ways you won't believe! But hey you just can't miss Natalie's beginning to a major Jack Chronicles Fly on the Wall Sidebar story arc entitled The Devil to Pay!

Let's get on to this week's update…

In the Celestial Series, Terry Thorne continues in an all NEW The Guardian Warrior pt. 25 by Riley. It's the extraction from hell but the real shock comes to Henry and Michael as they desperately assist in getting severely wounded Terry to safety.

Also in Crowe FanFiction Longs, Dominic Maloney returns with an all NEW Time of the Season pt.9, by Jessie. The natural chemistry between Dominic and Georgia takes an all new form and now they're falling in love … and taking a little trip too.

Cort returns to Another Take in the NEW "Reluctant Outlaws" pt. 2 by Riley. Following cryptic instructions, Cort leaves Lulu behind to dance in a Joliet powwow while he tracks down a Mr. Terrence Thorne to see if the man will really be his salvation, or his bitter end.

John Biebe is back in Another Take in the NEW "Crossroads" pt. 3 by Riley. Christmas Day and far different from any John ever knew. This Holiday brings an entire new element of family to his awareness, and the knowledge that one of his brothers is in serious trouble.

Richie Roberts continues in Another Take in the NEW "Counsel for the Defense" pt.6 by Riley. Richie imagined he'd have a rough time adjusting, but the Wendell case and Zack Grant's twist to it all has made him realize that maybe, just maybe, he's got other things besides himself to be thinking about.

Ben Wade moves ahead in Another Take this week in the all NEW "Digging Graves" pt. 7 by Riley Ben has a lot to swallow and most of it makes sense. Rolanda's beautiful daughter, Serena calls it magic but there are a few facts that back her theory.

The 1876 Manor Chronicles continues this week with the NEW "The Renaissance", pt. 9 by the Chronicles Collaborative. New construction begins at the Inn; Ben confronts Cory; John breaks his news about running for mayor to Riley but she has a surprise for him too; Daisy faces the ghost of Bud White; it's moving day for Jessie and Lachlan; Emily deals with overly charming construction workers, to Kim's great dismay; Natalie looks forward to moving to Maine and again living with Jack; and Cory Wendell White faces the bad side of what he's been doing. Be sure to check out Terry and Jack in their sidebars!

We have two NEW Chronicles Fly on the Wall Sidebars this week! Terry in "Back to the Light" pt. 1 by Riley. Something basic has shifted in Terry Thorne and as he works his way through the new landscape of his identity, life continues to test him.

And another NEW Chronicles Fly on the Wall Sidebar! Jack in "The Devil to Pay" pt. 1 by Natalie. What on earth is going on with Jack and that female student on the teaching voyage with him?

Also in Literary Longs, check out the all NEW novel "Spellcheck" chapter 5 by Skip and Riley! Maniacal powers emanate from all corners of the planet affecting everything in the Fabruzzi and Bugialli family networks. There are far reaching consequences no one is expecting.

Jackie's Literary Long continues with the NEW "Meant to Be" chapter 8. When Quentin again gets himself splashed across the news pages, Taz stands ready to defend and care. Not something he's used to with Bree.

And in the Literary Longs section this week, NEW "Whom the Gods Destroy", continues with chapter 22 by Michael McLean.No one in San Miguel is surprised that someone got mad enough to try and strangle the chair of the History Department. Unfortunately nothing in San Miguel is ever routine - as the investigation progresses the clues form an ominous picture

Well, that's it for this week, please be sure to stop by to comment and interact at The Muse Playground.

Of course, as always, thank you all so much for reading at Whispers of the Muse!

Write on!

Riley, Nat and Jessie