Today I posted the first chapter of Merlin's Cave, a new installment in Tales from the Library (The Invisible Library fandom). The story seems very appropriate in this writing year of the dragon. One of the main characters is a dragon, and much of the plot is centered around his backstory. Kai is able to appear human and thus most people are unaware of his true nature. In the world he currently resides in, dragons are ferocious legendary creatures. The literature is filled with tales of knights riding off to slay dragons. This is not a welcoming society for Kai so he hides beneath his human exterior, in a sense placing his dragon nature in quarantine.
In our world, we're grappling with social distancing and self-quarantines. Writing fanfics has helped me cope with the stresses swirling around us. It made my day to hear from a reader that Merlin's Cave was making her quarantine more bearable. Penna and I have noticed an increase in readership over the past few weeks and we hope that our stories are providing a measure of comfort.
If you're looking for something to smile about, I particularly recommend Penna's Chocolate Box stories. They give you a chance to revisit familiar characters in lighthearted adventures filled with wit, humor, and charm. One of my particular favorites is Bah, Humboldt, which features Neal from White Collar, Shawn from Psych, and a penguin named Pilar. There are links to all the stories on the Chocolate Box page.
Merlin's Cave on Archive of Our Own
Merlin's Cave on FanFiction
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