The Orb Weaver Chronicles
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"The Orb Weaver Chronicles contains several major and unique events that may or may not unknowingly intertwines with one another. The author of these chronicles is unknown, although some have hinted at the symbolism behind its name..."- Year unknown, location unknown
9 February 2022 Update:
Welcome to the companion short story compilation of my novel trilogyThe Shadow Paradigm. This compilation features prequels, sidequels and sequels to the novel's major plotline, as well as featuring a wide range of characters, new and recurring. Prior knowledge of the novel is not necessary as the Orb Weaver Chronicles' short stories are standalone.
Once called The Arkesyyan Chronicles, I've deleted quite a few of its old stories. Due to the new avenue and revision, oriented toward more mystery and film-noir ambience, that I took my stories into, I've removed all aliens and overly sci-fi aspects of the whole TSP lineup, so I've updated the Orb Weaver Chronicles accordingly.
I hope you enjoy them, and in time, a revised version will also be updated.
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- Status
- Completed
- Year
- 2019
- Author
- MelodieRivers
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- 2.0/ 5.0
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- 2
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- luda305Royal Road★★ 2.0This is a collection of short stories that serves as backdrop to the author's main work The Shadow Paradigm. I've not read the latter, but the short stories are sufficiently self-contained to be separately read and reviewed.
So far, the impression is sloppy. There's a lot that could be criticized, but I'll focus on one example as illustrative of the problems with the collection.
The author is very upfront that one of her major themes is that art and love will triumph over destructive war-mongering. That's a perfectly fine theme, something explored by many writers across many different works and genres. The problem is that while these are beliefs espoused by the protagonists in each story, the way the people, places and things are set up and the actions that unfold, convey very different themes to the reader: That art and love will triumph over destructive war-mongering as long as art and love have a stronger military. That art and love are better at seducing a native to spy for them. That art and love are better at brainwashing. That war-mongerers will lose because they don't understand the economics of agriculture.
As mentioned the foregoing is merely illustrative. There are many other flaws that make it difficult to read and enjoy.