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When Magic Goes Too Far: Spells That Got Way Out of Hand

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Magic is the ultimate tool for bending reality to your will—until it bends back. If there’s one thing fantasy has taught us, it’s that no one (not even the most brilliant sorcerer) fully understands what magic is capable of. And when magic misfires, it doesn’t just fizzle out politely. No, it explodes across the landscape, rewrites reality, or (if you’re really unlucky) accidentally invites an ancient god to crash on your couch.

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Jewels of the River: The Lost Offerings of Old Britain

Leave a Comment / Food for Thought, Myth & History / / 3 minutes of reading

If you ever find yourself on the banks of the River Thames at low tide, keep your eyes on the mud. You might spot the usual debris of history—ceramic pipe stems, brass buttons, coins worn smooth by centuries. But if you’re lucky, you might find something far rarer: a deep red gemstone, glinting among the

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The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain?

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When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures who tower over their worlds, dripping with malice and menace. Sauron. Voldemort. The White Witch. These are the names that dominate the genre—the villains who are grand, larger than life, and indisputably evil. But what about the ones who aren’t?

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Ancient Trees and Timeless Tales: The Defynnog Yews of Wales

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The Defynnog yews in Wales are a marvel—living relics that bridge history and myth. Some claim these venerable trees are over 5,000 years old, while others suggest they’ve “only” stood for 1,500 years. Regardless, they’ve witnessed an astonishing sweep of human history.

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Inbox Reboot – Part 2: Keep It Clear

Leave a Comment / Food for Thought, In the Mailbag / / 4 minutes of reading

I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.

Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.

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Inbox Reboot — Part 1: Why It Matters

Leave a Comment / Food for Thought, In the Mailbag / / 4 minutes of reading

I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.

Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.

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