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The Walking Dead Season 4 Finale

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on March 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »

The season 4 Finale of the Walking Dead was a bone chilling episode that wanted me itching for more. After several disappointing episodes without Rick Grimes getting any kind of camera time, last night’s episode surly put things back on track.
Rick shares a very nice moment with Michone as they relax and sit by a fire. Surrounded by pitch blackness, the two are alarmed by a strange sound in the woods. Joe and guys from the mysterious house finally catch up to Rick. Clearly a similar scene taken right from the comic books, give or take a few changes, Rick looses his cool as Carl and Michone’s lives are threatened. Daryl comes out of shadows to vouch for Rick. He puts his own life on the line and is punished for not telling the “truth.” Rick and the others defend themselves and we see a side of Rick surface, which has been suppressed for very long time.
After a run in with the “Claimed” gang, and reuniting with loner Daryl Dixon, Rick and his crew find Terminus. Rick makes an important move by burrying some of his guns right off the property.
The crew seeks refuge, but within a few minutes Rick notices Hershal’s watch, Glenn’s riot gear and Maggie’s poncho. He demands to see his people and soon he is attacked and led to a containment unit. Once inside he discovers that Glen, Maggie,along with Sasha and some friends are captured as well. The official reunion was nothing but a questionable greeting, as the show ended with Rick saying that “these people don’t know who they are messing with.”
Now we are left to wait until October to find out what will happen.
Overall the finale was great, and I hope that the writers stay focused on Rick. They must not forget that this is Rick’s journey and that the experiences are being told from his point of view. In addition to the group being reunited,
There were some important flashbacks that showed Hershal’s impact and influence on Rick. It was nice to see him be part of the finale. It gave us a chance to remember him again, and it gave Rick a chance to open up and really embrace who he is as a person and keep the cycle and balance between humanity and survival.
Next Season! I’m counting it down!!
Now we just have to survive the wait!
L.L

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General Hospital Spotlight

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , on March 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »

I’ve been on the edge of my seat this entire week as the events of GH intensify. Aj was shot yesterday by none other than Sonny. And now that snake Ava has Sonny right where she wants him. I have to admit that the plan to have her brother framed for Aj’s attempted murder is clever,but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. For some reason I want to see Julian happy and in a situation where he is not in some kind of trouble.
I just wished that Aj would have blurted out that Ava killed Connie. He had time, and just maybe Sonny would have turned the gun on Ava.
Now that Aj has been wheeled into GH, and Elizabeth phoned Michael to tell him,this whole Aj shooting will confirm to Anna that Aj was telling the truth. This will come back to haunt Sonny.

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Chronicles of the Celestial Series

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , on March 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »

It’s been quite a while since I wrote anything related to my Chronicles of the Celestial series,and that is because I’ve been so busy finishing up the last book in seris titled Dark Revelation.

The book is a final in so many ways. Sydney,my main character fights and survives the apocalypse. Many sub storylines and character plots come to a close. Sydney and her guardian angel Angelo take the next step in their relationship and the Earthly Realm is on the verge of healing from Ultimate Devastation.

There are some plots that I did leave open on purpose, so that I could go back to them. It’s hard to say goodbye to characters that you’ve grown to love throughout the years. I’ve had a really tough time coming to grips with ending the series. I’ve decided to pick up where I left off in Dark Revelation and begin a new series starring Sydney and other well developed characters I’ve created for COTC.
I will announce plans for the new series as soon as it is developed.
Happy Reading
L.L

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GENERAL Hospital Spotlight

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on February 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Things are brewing in Port Charles, and the excitement is building to such a degree that it is almost explosive.

Patrick finally knows that Sabrina is pregnant with his child. This whole thing is a great set up for Robin to leave. Now that Victor has made an offer for Robin to revive Helena and Starvos, this is the perfect time to bring Jason Morgan Back. Yes it is true that Steve Burton will soon make his comeback to GH, where he belongs. Jason Morgan is alive!!! His picture has been plastered on the screen for a short while but that’s enough to get fans in gear for what is to come. I believe that Jason will be the key to Sonny ending the war with the Jerome’s.
Julian Jerome has broken the ice with his son Lucas which will open the door for him to join his father. I’m not sure how Julian will take his son’s news about being gay, but at this point Brad might as well say goodbye to Felix.
The most exciting elements this week is the revelation between Ben and the assumptions that Elizabeth has about Ben’s paternity. I can’t wait until Dante and LuLu find out the child is theirs. Britt will loose Nicolas over this which will make it easier for Elizabeth to reclaim her love for him.
The Carley and Franco storyline is being dragged out too long and no matter how Kiki believes in Franco’s innocence, she has damaged her relationship with Michael, maybe beyond repair.
I can’t wait to see how the week ends.

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General Hospital Spotlight

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , on January 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »

General Hospital Spotlight

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Welcome to a new feature of my blog called General Hospital Spotlight. Most of my readers were unaware of my love for the soap. I’ve been a fan for many years and have been watching the show since the 90’s. My cousin and I go back and forth discussing the storylines and making predictions. Thoughts of the show linger in my consciousness, so I decided to write them down. I hope all fans enjoy this piece.

Lets begin with the juicy storyline of the war between Sonny, the Jerome’s and Morgan’s involvement with the whole thing. I love Sonny but he is so stupid if he actually believes that Morgan could be loyal to him. He is doing a terrible job playing both sides. Getting caught with Ava twice by two different people doesn’t look good. I’m glad Sean questioned Morgan, but I hate that he overheard them talking the other day. Why would Sonny tell Morgan about Duke? That is going to blow up in all of their faces. I think Morgan will end up dead by the time the war is over.
The Jerome’s are a slick group and I think that Julian will eventually recruit his son Lucas and convince him to join him. I believe that is why Carly has to deal with Heather’s crazy shenanigans, so the writers can introduce that storyline.
I’m getting a little tired of Heather Webber. I think most fans are. I don’t care for the new storyline of Scott and Heather being Franco’s parents. Once Carly and Franco finally get together again in the public, their relationship will not last long. I really hope that someone finds her and saves her. Its just a matter of time. I hope that someone gets rid of Heather for good.
The Silas Clay situation and the presence of the new Port Charles detective Nathan is getting very exciting. I’m curious to find out how far it will go and to see what real secrets Silas has hidden away.
L.L.

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Things that go bump in the night

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Cloudy Skies
Falling Leaves
Creepy Crawlies
And Dark Dreams

Wolves Howl
Vampires Prowl
Searching For Their Prey
Out And About
The Ghosts Roam
Haunting Night And Day

Things That Go Bump In The Night
Screams That Are Fueled By Fright
AS The Dead Come Back To Life…

“Do you know the terror of he who falls asleep? To the very toes he is terrified, because the ground gives way underneath him, and the dream begins.”
Friedrich Nietzsche
Have a Frightening Halloween!
L.L.

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The Top Ten Horror Icons

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on October 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Top Ten Horror Icons of all Time

Here is my list of the top ten horror Icons in horror movie history, starting with my all time favorite, Freddy Kruger. Kruger is known for his comical antics, but he is most importantly known as the “nightmare” coming to haunt your dreams and kill your “reality.” If you cone across Freddy, most likely you won’t live to tell it.

Each one of these characters have that special element that makes them unique to the genre. Those elements can include supernatural powers from the depths of darkness or the power of insanity. Having the power to be an unstoppable killing machine, no matter how the average man tries to defeat him, they just keep coming back. Whichever one it is, the horror icon is looked upon as a strong entity that brings us fear and opens us up to a whole new realm of imagination. Another element that makes the horror icon so intriguing is the concept of evolution. My list of characters with the exception of “Norman” and “Hannibal” all made their appearance on the silver screen during the dawn of the classic 80’s horror age. Within that period, they each have passed the test of time, to evolve and become something more than just a phase of pop culture. The evolution of these characters have transformed into a phenomenon of creativity, that can be defined in one word as “ART.” The 80’s was the period or reformation of horror creativity, and it gave horror a new villian to look forward to, where fans could add fun to their fear experience.
1.Freddy Kruger
2.Micheal Myers
3.Jason Voorhees
4.Leatherface
5.Norman Bates
6.Chucky
7.Candyman
8.Hannibal
9.Pinhead
10.Pumpkinhead
11. (Bonus) Leprechaun
Honorable Mention
1.Dracula
2.Frankenstein
3.The Wolfman
4.The Mummy
Have a frightening weekend!!
L.L.

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Curse of Chucky Movie Review

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on October 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Curse of Chucky directed by Don Mancini, stars Brad Dourif, and the horror legend’s real life daughter-Fiona Dourif. This movie marks the 25th anniversary of the Child’s Play franchise.
The story picks up where Seed of Chucky left off, as it follows a woman named Sarah that receives a mysterious package. That package turns out to be a Good Guy doll, and before the night is over she is dead.
Nica (Fiona Dourif) is left to plan her mother’s funeral along with her older sister Barb, and her husband Ian. A night of family time ends up becoming an evening of terror as Chucky unleashes his wrath of murder upon them.
Only a true fan of the series would appreciate this movie. Now don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a blockbuster not even “made for television” worthy, but for those who have been looking for some kind of closure to a story that seemed to be never-ending- this is the film for you.
The death scenes were average, some of the past films within the franchise were more creative, but I applaud the effort. As a fan of Chucky, I was happy to see the Brad had taken on the role again. The classic Chucky humor was not as evident. This film was a bit darker than the others,but I still enjoyed it.
Charles Lee Ray’s past resurfaced again, and this time many questions were answered, and his fate was rewritten as he finally accomplished his goal.
I give this movie 2.5 stars
Have a frightening weekend!
L.L.

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Insidious Chapter 2 “movie review”

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , on September 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Insidious Chapter Two, directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson is the continuation of a story about an entity that has crossed over into our world,as it haunts and terrorizes a family.
I’ve already read some reviews about the movie that basically give the movie a bad review,and I understand that everyone has their own opinion and is entitled to that.
From a writers’ perspective, I appreciate every written component that was put into the story. The whole idea was interesting and complex.
The movie picks up where the first one ends, after Josh brings his son back from the astral dimension of the Further.
As the family tries to settle back into a normal life and deal with the death of their paranormal researcher friend Lin, Josh soon realizes that he is still stuck in the Further and the spirit of a man with a disturbing past has inhibited his body in the realm of reality.
I won’t giveaway any more spoilers, but I will say that the movie wasn’t as scary as it could have been, and the effects were lacking in some areas. As for the writing and the overall storyline, it was captivating and drew me into the story completely. You have to see the first movie in order to follow the second, and in order to understand the second, you must have an appreciating for good writing.
I give this movie 3.5 stars
My next horror review will be Carrie, coming out Oct 18th.

Have a good fright!
L.L.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D

Posted in Fantasy literature, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on September 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and even though it’s not official yet, I’m already in the mood to watch some awesome horror flicks.
My first horror review of the season is Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. It was released early January of this year, but I just got around to seeing it this past weekend.
Directed by John Luessenhop and starring (The Lightening Thief’s Alexandra Daddairo) this horror continues the saga of masked murderer Leatherface.
The film picks up right after the 70’s original. After a girl reports that a masked man killed her friends, a group of townspeople torch the home of the Sawyers, in hopes of getting rid of the evil within the family.
Years after the horrific incident, a girl learns that she has inherited a home in Texas. She travels to the southern state with a group of her friends and before they can settle in, the bodies began to drop. She quickly learns that she is a survivor of the brutal town massacre and that she is directly connected to the family that was murdered.
The roles reverse for her, once she and her newly discovered cousin Jed becomes a target for the town to get rid of. Heather and Leatherface aka Jed team up in the name of family to survive the wrath of the town.
I thought this movie was pretty good. The death scenes could have been bloodier, but the overall storyline was interesting. Its a great start to a screaming horror season! Fans can check this out on Demand. I give this movie 3 stars.
Coming next week, Insidious Chapter 2 review.

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