Lenni Reviews: The Deepest Poison by Beth Cato

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The Deepest Poison is a short story and introduction to the novel Clockwork Crown by Beth Cato (which I have reviewed here). Since I've already reviewed the novel, this review will focus on the shorter story.

This story covers some history of Miss Percival; Miss Leander's mentor. Percival recognized and nurtured Leander's healing abilities and this story showcases them while in the field stationed at a camp called Cantonment Five as they try to puzzle out the mystery of why wounded soldiers thought to recover were dying. It was nice to see some back story as reasoning behind Percival's actions in the Clockwork Crown. It is written in the same style as the novel but much more succinct and inside Percival's head and it was cool to see the healers in action. 

If you liked the first novel, Deepest Poison has a sample of Clockwork Crown to whet your appetite for the full novel. At $0.99 on Amazon, it's a worthwhile bit of steampunk fun.

Critical Role Fanfiction: "Dreamscape" Prologue and Chapter 1

I love Critical Role, a show on Geek and Sundry that includes voice actors playing D&D. Its such a great show and has a really great storyline. Mathew Mercer is the Dungeon Master of this game and I am inspired by his amazing storytelling and all of the players' characters. As a gift to Critical Role, I wrote this fanfic and it will be in chapters. I wanted to write this as a OVA type of story that can be inserted after a campaign or story. I hope you all enjoy the prologue and Chapter 1 of "Dreamscape" and to the cast and crew of Critical Role, thank you. Xoxo 

Prologue

Calming energy surrounds the dreamer as he or she steps towards a castle in the distance. The castle gives off of a regal yet unsettling appearance, even though it is made up of emeralds that shines in the sunlight. The dreamer is walking on a lake which is full of dancing lilies and is approaching the castle in the distance. Unbeknownst to the dreamer, the sky starts to darken and a dark entity glides on the opposite side of the lake. The dreamer is being drawn forward and does not take notice of the entity that has stopped in front of his or her path. The entity, standing straight as an arrow, with a regal stance, slowly moves his or head. The dreamer is still entranced even as the cold eyes of the creature looks directly at him or her. All of a sudden, the sky is completely black and the lake makes a huge wave that drags the dreamer down below the surface. The dreamer snaps out of her hyponic state but it is too late. She is almost swallowed up by the water. She reaches out her hand towards the entity to see if it can help her. The entity just stands over the dreamer and looks at her with light gray eyes, and smirks.

“Welcome to my world.”

Pike wakes up with a start, stifling her scream with one of her hands. She looks around and slowly relaxes. She's in her room at Greystone Keep and decides that this dream may be more than a dream. She takes out a book with a pen in hand from her bedside table drawer and writes down her dream. She has to figure out a way to tell the party in the morning that a new adventure may be brewing.

Chapter 1: The Dream 

Pike wakes up in the morning and hears the pitter-patter of feet, making its way to the mess hall. She reaches for her bedside and takes out her book. She looks at it as if it may disappear if she looked away. The smell of food wavers through the keep as Pike opens her door. She too makes her way to the mess hall, being very slow in her steps. She reaches the hall and sees the members of Vox Machina who are all gathered at a table eating and conversing. Scalan waves at Pike eagerly to sit next to him and Pike gives him a weary half smile. She meanders over and gives a hefty sigh as she sits down.

Scalan notices that Pike is not her bubbly, cute, self, and decided to just keep an eye on her for the time being. Grog is on the other end of the table and his eating habits echo throughout the hall. Vex and Vax are talking to one another while Tiberius, Keyleth, and Percy are talking to each other about random things such as nature and arcana. Scalan decides to try to talk to Pike again but she seems distracted. She has barely touched her food and is looking quite tired. Before Scalan could say anything Pike calls the group and says she has something important to say. Everyone at this point has finished eating and looks over at Pike, who looks more stressed by every second. She starts telling the group about her dream and was reluctant to talk about being consumed by the waves and the cold eyes that fell upon her demise. However, she managed to get that part out of the way, even if it was in haste.

When she ended her story, Vox Machina was silent. You could hear a mouse scurry for how quiet it was. Pike was shaking and casted her eyes to the table, away from everyone's gaze. Scalan rubs Pike's back to help soothe her while everyone else has a thoughtful look (except for Grog who wants bloodshed or ale).  

Tiberius may know of the emerald castle as he spoke up after a minute, however, he must do some proper research on it. Vex suggests that maybe Lady Kima may know of the mysterious landscape and suggests that her, Vax, Scalan, and, Pike should go and ask. Keyleth agrees and also suggests that Percy, Grog, and herself should go around town to gather information. Although, Keyleth wants Vax to come along if they are going to visit Gilmore again (to also fill her own personal satisfaction of watching the men interact).

 The group adjourned and set off their separate ways to get ready for the journey ahead. 

Fear The Walking Dead Trailer. (Talks about Zombie Outbreak)

A new trailer for AMC's upcoming spin-off Fear The Walking Dead teases the origins of the zombie outbreak that eventually spreads from the show's Los Angeles location across the globe. The trailer features Lorenzo James Henrie's Chris and Kim Dickens's Madison discussing the spread of the outbreak Here is the trailer:

Don't miss the premiere of Fear the Walking Dead. August 2015, only on AMC.

Fear The Walkng Dead Premieres in August. 
 

The CW Announces Fall Lineup Premiere Dates

The CW Network will launch its 2015-16 season in October, featuring the sophomore debuts of the network’s highest-rated series THE FLASH and the award-winning and critically acclaimed comedy JANE THE VIRGIN, as well as the series premiere of its freshman comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND.  

Once again, The CW will kick off the fall with the exclusive television broadcast of the IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL, airing over two nights, Tuesday, September 29 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and Wednesday, September 30 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

The CW's most-watched series ever, THE FLASH, returns for its second season Tuesday, October 6 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by the brainy zom-com IZOMBIE (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Wednesday nights are action-packed, with the fourth season of ARROW bowing Wednesday, October 7 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by the demon-hunting Winchester brothers in SUPERNATURAL (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Thursdays have a new bite starting Thursday, October 8 with THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (8:00-9:00pm ET) followed by THE ORIGINALS on a new night (9:00-10:00pm ET).

THE CW FALL 2015 SEASON PREMIERE DATES 

 Royalty returns on Friday, October 9 with REIGN(8:00-9:00pm ET) on a new night, followed by Cycle 22 of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (9:00-10:00PM ET). AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL moves from Wednesdays to Fridays beginning October 2.

The new comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, starring Rachel Bloom as an unhappy lawyer who quits her job and moves across the country in search of love, withher inner monologue providing irreverent musical interludes, premieres Monday, October 19 (8:00-9:00pm ET), followed by AFI and Peabody Award winning series JANE THE VIRGIN, starringGolden Globe-winner Gina Rodriguez, returning at 9:00-10:00pm ET.

Following is The CW’s fall premiere schedule:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

8:00-10:00pm                IHEARTRADIO FESTIVAL NIGHT ONE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

8:00-10:00pm                IHEARTRADIO FESTIVAL NIGHT TWO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

8:00-9:00pm                  THE FLASH (Season Premiere)

9:00-10:00pm                IZOMBIE (Season Premiere)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

8:00-9:00pm                  ARROW (Season Premiere)

9:00-10:00pm                SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

8:00-9:00pm                  THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (Season Premiere) 

9:00-10:00pm                THE ORIGINALS (Season Premiere)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

8:00-9:00pm                  REIGN (Season Premiere) 

9:00-10:00pm                AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 22

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

8:00-9:00pm                  CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Series Premiere)  

9:00-10:00pm                JANE THE VIRGIN (Season Premiere)

First Look: Heroes Reborn

Image Credit: NBC
 

Hey O&G fans, here is a look at the Heroes Reborn trailer.  The trailer features shots from around the world where the phrase "Where are the heroes?" on walls, flags, and other public places. Take a look:

In a desperate future, the world awaits its heroes. Don't miss the premiere of Heroes Reborn, Thursday, September 24 at 8/7c on NBC. " Subscribe for more!: http://bit.ly/HeroesRebornNBC " Heroes Reborn Premieres Thursday September 24 8/7c on NBC!

Heroes Reborn is scheduled to premiere on September 24 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.
 

OPGamers Pilot Episode

Hey gamers a new show will be coming to your YouTube pretty soon. The show is from the folks at OPGamers.com. Recently they launched the pilot episode of their show, which you can check below.

Quick Review: OPGamers pilot episode is on the right track. It has a fun host with gamer Eddie Mady, and a great supporting co-hosts. The show is part clip show, part comedy show. Clip show section highlights some of funniest moments people have uploaded in gaming. Clips like Luigi riding dirty, granny playing GTA and more.

What really will get gamers interested is the OPgamers clip of the week. Here OPgamers will be offering 1000 dollars gift card to GameSpot to the winner. If that is not showing love to their audience and gaming community don't know what is. On the comedy sketch side it was pretty funny. However some of the actors could use a little tweaking when it comes to delivery.  Since comedy is subjective and this show is geared to a certain audience. The jokes can be a hit or miss for outsiders looking in. Other than some tweeks on jokes, the show is very impressive. I can see this really being a major hit on YouTube once the staff finds their footing. OPgamers got our subscription and they should have yours too.

Visit OPgamers.com and subscribe at Youtube.com/OPgamersTV