tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76463714109274813622024-03-05T20:35:01.313-08:00Award Winning Author Tamera LawrenceAlso: Tammy Tattles: Berks-Mont County News: Book and Movie reviews, author news Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-50588634952553594012021-11-17T19:47:00.000-08:002021-11-17T19:47:39.094-08:00THE NOVEL TOURIST: ASYLUM <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpSV3m_vs__AfPrEXf2QzwoMokBvsAtFRv4kvYwC2qFXp0HDq2dJmdu4G6YVqK1lG_B7OfydxmpEV9qVyMUXGmX5R1vbVCeGBDP7eMNBDiLKFctbEcwH2l5A2NYtrFp2li85013y8kAy8/s960/FB_IMG_1636548962455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpSV3m_vs__AfPrEXf2QzwoMokBvsAtFRv4kvYwC2qFXp0HDq2dJmdu4G6YVqK1lG_B7OfydxmpEV9qVyMUXGmX5R1vbVCeGBDP7eMNBDiLKFctbEcwH2l5A2NYtrFp2li85013y8kAy8/w400-h400/FB_IMG_1636548962455.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>Lunch with the Novel Tourist of Philadelphia</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>October 2021</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">"<i>The Novel Tourist</i>" chose my book "<b>Asylum</b>" to read & review. After this group toured the old <i>Pennhurst State School & Hospital</i> in Spring City, we met up at the Spring Hollow Golf Club for an author's luncheon and lively chat. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We discussed how a stolen pair of "Boots" sets off an unexpected chain of events, that leads the main character back into the asylum of his birth, where hidden secrets takes a deadly turn. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> Here is an Asylum excerpt: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"Don't go back there. You You have no idea how it's affected you. Just you bringing the boots here has me on edge. I think you should get rid of them. Burn them or something." </b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"Seriously?" </b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"Seriously." </b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"No."</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"Why not? She crossed her arms, mouth firmly set.</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><i><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">"Because I like them." He shoved a forkful of pancake into his mouth, chewing it slowly. </b></i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: courier;"><b>"I was scared last night," she said. "Afraid in my own house and you were downstairs without a care in the world. You could hardly wake up."</b></span></i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: courier;"><b>"Well you still managed to wake me, didn't you?"</b></span></i></span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: courier;"><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Barely. If there had been a real emergency, I would've been on my own, or I</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> would've had to call the cops." </span></b></span></i></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: courier;"><b>"I'm not getting rid of my boots," he said. Enough was enough. So much for keeping the peace. "You're being paranoid."</b></span></i></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: courier;"><b>Her sour expression changed to disbelief. Score one point for Kyle.</b></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>Author Tamera Lawrence</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>ASYLUM </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>PENNHURST GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER 11</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>THE POND </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>All the above books are available online at Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, Target, Walmart and other fine retailers. </b></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-48522273363924543512021-05-17T06:26:00.001-07:002021-05-17T06:26:44.839-07:00Readers Favorite Book Award Contest: Asylum Review <p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;">Reviewed By Ankita Shukla for Readers’ Favorite</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;">Tamera Lawrence's Asylum is a nail-biting thriller whose story revolves around Kyle. Like all the other resident kids of the Rose Hill Asylum, Kyle also silently wished to get adopted. This was the only way to escape the violent bullying and darkness of the asylum. When he turned nine, his wish was granted. However, this blessing came with a complication: his new parents were unable to adopt his younger brother, Roy. As much as he wanted to take care of his brother, he could not pass on this opportunity to finally have a family. After many years Kyle got married and had a baby daughter but the guilt of leaving Roy behind in that dingy and dark place gnawed at him. Therefore, when his friend, Randy, proposed the idea of exploring the abandoned Rose Hill Asylum, he couldn't resist the temptation. Unbeknownst to him, he brought back from that daunting asylum something more than mere memories. And this "something" will stop at nothing to get revenge.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;" />Since the entire plot of Asylum rests on the Rose Hill Asylum, it was important to create an unsettling image of the place that holds the plot together. Everything from the tunnels to the dark and damp rooms instills a fear of the unknown in readers. Whenever Kyle crawls inside the tunnels, it is impossible to breathe. Tamera Lawrence has used the right words and emotions to hold her audience. Her storytelling captivates and dares the reader to put down the book. Kyle and Beth's arguments that go from zero to infinity in a matter of minutes will resonate with a majority of married couples. There is no lack of love between the couple, yet the marital responsibilities and Kyle's need for a break from these duties produce arguments that are quite entertaining.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;" />The characters, whether side or main ones, have certain unique attributes that make them memorable. The antagonist, with his quirky dialogues, strange expressions, and dangerous mood swings, has come out as a spine-chilling villain. The psychology of an orphan child, especially their fear of not getting adopted, could not have been described any better. A married man's jealousy over his bachelor friend's free lifestyle and vice versa is another absorbing inclusion in Asylum. Without giving away spoilers, I can surely say that after reading Asylum, the phrase, "if you twist, you'll get stitched," will never be the same.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IxOSPRtKud_vk8i57NqdPj02KHOuFBP4vSNWltMDFaZfRXrNq0D-o7Tk5DyV-TxHMnZYd0rW9eTwZVLQT__qdJUrSxPx3oqToXYBOto0Nv2XRQFAhS6VIt2hBK3UqR-0wmLO3-l7at5P/s1080/asylumSQUARE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IxOSPRtKud_vk8i57NqdPj02KHOuFBP4vSNWltMDFaZfRXrNq0D-o7Tk5DyV-TxHMnZYd0rW9eTwZVLQT__qdJUrSxPx3oqToXYBOto0Nv2XRQFAhS6VIt2hBK3UqR-0wmLO3-l7at5P/s320/asylumSQUARE.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>https://www.amazon.com/Asylum-Tamera-Lawrence/dp/1509235221</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none !important; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-4468534807702559192021-05-14T18:01:00.001-07:002021-05-14T18:01:04.956-07:00ASYLUM book review <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtbsHbPDeZGqe-FdosG2GLxPk7wmqYoRQxa0jeAIx0K8jCJN2pkMXnn99Yw6HJLPq4JaGUw93b8vR1eJA2ZlaSwaUWJRRaP9NPgeW6qzNOXIFBUt0_70sKUnmoS58OppDDKlpZWYWFsbW/s1080/asylumSQUARE+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtbsHbPDeZGqe-FdosG2GLxPk7wmqYoRQxa0jeAIx0K8jCJN2pkMXnn99Yw6HJLPq4JaGUw93b8vR1eJA2ZlaSwaUWJRRaP9NPgeW6qzNOXIFBUt0_70sKUnmoS58OppDDKlpZWYWFsbW/w404-h445/asylumSQUARE+%25281%2529.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The Reviews are coming in for ASYLUM. Here is a recent one. </p><div class="reviewHeader uitext stacked" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="user" href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/51803844-karnagesmistress" itemprop="url" name="KarnagesMistress" style="color: #00635d; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;" title="KarnagesMistress">KarnagesMistress</a> </span>rated it <span class=" staticStars notranslate" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; height: 15px; vertical-align: top; white-space: nowrap; width: 75px;" title="it was amazing"><span class="staticStar p10" size="15x15" style="background-image: url("data:image/png;base64,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"); 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font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">This book properly belongs in the horror section. Humans are the biggest monsters of all, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56949519.Asylum" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #00635d;" title="Asylum by Tamera Lawrence">Asylum</a> is full of them. There is an intensity to this story, and I did have some disturbing dreams after my second late-night reading session. The descriptions of the various parts of the old asylum left me with the need to take a shower. I thought that the story flowed nicely, carrying you right along with it. A quick read, but not an easy one-- <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2856672.Tamera_Lawrence" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #00635d;" title="Tamera Lawrence">Tamera Lawrence</a>'s characters are far too real. Rose Hill isn't real, but it is based on reality. Even without a traditional serial killer thrown in the mix, what happened in places such as these is the stuff of nightmares. That's another thing that <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2856672.Tamera_Lawrence" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #00635d;" title="Tamera Lawrence">Tamera Lawrence</a> accomplished with <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56949519.Asylum" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #00635d;" title="Asylum by Tamera Lawrence">Asylum</a>: while this isn't quite a book about social justice, she make me think about these issues.</span></div><div class="reviewText stacked" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="readable" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div class="reviewText stacked" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="readable" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-44805095974249395642021-02-11T18:28:00.000-08:002021-02-11T18:28:05.265-08:00THE HAUNTING OF MADDY CLARE Book Review <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-_dOL0T8yIn9no-DzwUdGXOBjBBpdsmDWq4v0WrjAVA-IaVVGyfHLrAiOCkr_9NwUgLS6-GRU2S2Zi9208q6iXtjg8dIS0PqML_nLpGppWFi_ji3WfpiuRR46T9IT5C2JyFOis6vZ2Jg/s1080/THE+HAUNTING+OF+MADDY+CLARE+REVIEW+BY+TAMERA+LAWRENCE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-_dOL0T8yIn9no-DzwUdGXOBjBBpdsmDWq4v0WrjAVA-IaVVGyfHLrAiOCkr_9NwUgLS6-GRU2S2Zi9208q6iXtjg8dIS0PqML_nLpGppWFi_ji3WfpiuRR46T9IT5C2JyFOis6vZ2Jg/w480-h640/THE+HAUNTING+OF+MADDY+CLARE+REVIEW+BY+TAMERA+LAWRENCE.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Haunting of Maddy Clare </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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prove ghosts do exist at a historical time where ghost hunting is anything but
normal. None, however, are prepared as to what they encounter, a spirit unlike
any other, haunting the very barn in which a young woman had hung herself. The
entity, Maddy Clare, has been having tantrums, her rage knowing no bounds. What
follows is a play of wills between a ghost and a young woman, whose life up
until then had been pretty mundane. Sarah Piper had considered herself plain
and boring. She is anything but - surprising not only herself but the two men
who have underestimated her. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, I have read plenty of ghosts stories and
have written a few of my own. What I like about <b>Simone St James’s</b> ghostly
tale is that it is different from the normal bump-in-the-night ghost story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maddy Clare is terrifying and yet at times
woeful. This ghost story kept me guessing as to what happened to Maddy Clare in
real life, the story heartbreaking, and her revenge a soothing balm. Sarah
Piper was a great character and the love story between she and Matthew was well
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I highly recommend this read. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Tamera Lawrence </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Author of GHOST OF MAYFLOWER, PENNHURST GHOST OF MAYFLOWER II, THE POND & ASYLUM (March 10, 2021) </span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-26052280725552897132020-11-15T08:44:00.000-08:002020-11-15T08:44:33.609-08:00THE THINGS YOU FIND IN ROCKPOOLS Book Review <p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymtN_RuHz0tzVCn-zfl04hteKchJiOp8jRI5I2osncinMB6QNF9Vo2xbjoTjRV7pod3oJmjWCUVhNIu3Po_FZ8wUfs9ewff1ZyLfaCWwaUyJulDFz4un1fkbtzky1hh_5Sj-6l-tiHqU8/s1080/THE+THINGS+YOU+FIND+IN+ROCKPOOLS+PICTURE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymtN_RuHz0tzVCn-zfl04hteKchJiOp8jRI5I2osncinMB6QNF9Vo2xbjoTjRV7pod3oJmjWCUVhNIu3Po_FZ8wUfs9ewff1ZyLfaCWwaUyJulDFz4un1fkbtzky1hh_5Sj-6l-tiHqU8/w568-h640/THE+THINGS+YOU+FIND+IN+ROCKPOOLS+PICTURE.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Review<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Billy Wheatley is not your average kid. A bit on the loner
side, Billy likes to explore Silverlea beach and likes to do research on
hermit-crabs at a place he calls the rock-pools. Living with his dad, Billy
feels he can’t measure up to his dad’s expectations, especially when it comes
to surfing. Young Billy hates the water. He has an unnatural fear of surfing, a
bit of discourse between father and son. Things get stranger when a teenage
girl goes missing. Billy becomes his own detective, trying to solve the case,
but trouble is just around the corner as he begins pointing the finger to a
suspect. Things get crazier as Billy’s dad becomes more obtrusive. As Billy
unravels the mystery and gets himself into trouble with the law, Billy’s dad
has a new mission – force Billy to surf and face his fears. But does Billy have
a right to be afraid of the water. Things are not what they seem. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
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read with a few unexpected twists. I thoroughly enjoyed this fishy tale. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Reviewed by <b>Author Tamera Lawrence </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Author of <b>GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER I & II, THE POND &
coming soon ASYLUM</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><br /></div><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-3068408853383719672020-07-08T08:08:00.003-07:002020-07-08T08:08:54.158-07:00MISSING: EXTRAORDINARY RELATION OF ORDINARY PEOPLE <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51uT9BVA2EL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /><br />
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has been hit hard with the loss of several family members, including his
beloved daughter. In an effort to console himself, he decides to learn several
languages, something she had wanted to do. When Z signs up on the internet to
learn a language, he uses a username dedicated to his daughter. A similar
username replies to his inquiry. Intrigued by this coincidence, Zia reaches out
to the Russian woman, behind the name. Charmed by her silky voice, Zia and Lena
Volkova hit it off as they share their language skills and discover a bond
between them. Then Lena goes missing, setting off a chain of events that will
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The teen years are a time of growth and change. It’s one of
the hardest times for some kids, especially those who are bullied by their
peers. And twelve-year old Jake is on the receiving end. After losing his
precious mother, Jake has withdrawn into himself, struggling with his feelings
and awkward family life. His dad is trying to play both parent roles, while his
younger sister seems to be unaffected by their mother’s loss. Jake finds solace
deep in the night in his animal dream world, where he is an active participant.
He prefers this world where he can be in control but like any healthy child,
dreams must end, and with the rising sun, reality begins. School life is hell.
Awkward and small, Jake is ostracized by his classmates. This he can handle. It’s
the threat of being beaten by the class bully that keeps him on edge. But Jake
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David J Naiman</b> is a heartfelt tale bringing one face to face with memories
of their own teen issues while doing so in an entertaining way. Jake is a likable teenage, who one can only admire. The bullying scenes were cringe
worthy with one hoping for a resolution. David does a fantastic job of bringing
this wonderful boy to life. I highly recommend this tale for teens and young
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when he follows up on a tip to investigate a research facility, who is using
human beings for experimentation. Parasite aliens are kept contained at the lab
as they are introduced to their human hosts for future alteration. But these
hostile aliens have their own agenda and eating humans seems more a likely
scenario. So, when Eddie attempts to rescue an old friend, one alien (Venom) takes
the opportunity to merge with Eddie, causing a strange, yet oddly fascinating result.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heredity starts out with a family in turmoil. Their grandmother just died and each family member is dealing with the fact that they don't feel that bad. They weren't close with the eccentric woman. But then another unexpected tragedy takes place. This one more profound than the last. The family falls apart, especially the mother, who seeks out grief counseling. But the troubled mom meets a strange woman, who offers to help her deal with her grief and leads her into a way to connect with the deceased. Excited, the mother engages her remaining family members into a ritual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HEREDITY </b>did a find job of setting the scene for this tale. I was pulled in. At least till about the half way point. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the family comes under the threat of evil influences, one hoped that the family would rise up and fight. Instead we deal with a father, who is quiet and unassuming. A son who is the target of unexplained phenomena. A mother, now overprotective and yet excited to be able to connect with the dead. Things get weird. Then weirder. There is no real battle between good and evil. Just a decay (literally) of the characters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last part of the movie leaves more questions, little answers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I left the theater saying, </span><span style="font-size: large;">"<i>What the heck was that?</i>" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wish I could say better things about this tale. I like a good scare. But I'd wait to see this flick on cable. Not worth the dough.</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-83415604387257290522018-05-31T15:58:00.000-07:002018-05-31T15:58:06.379-07:00THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR Book Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">D</span><span style="font-size: large;">id you ever lose
sight of your child? I did at my local mall. I was in the women’s clothing
aisle, shifting through the assorted items. Bored, my four-year-old hovered
around my legs, chattering away. Suddenly I noticed the silence. I pivoted around. My son was gone. Panicked, I
yelled his name. I moved around the racks, searching the aisles. My son was
nowhere in sight. I asked a woman walking by if she had seen a red headed boy.
No, she hadn’t. I was sure someone abducted him. I watched Unsolved Mysteries.
America’s Most Wanted. The news. Rapid scenarios rushed through my mind. I
panicked, yelling his name. Then a voice called, “Mom.” The voice sounded far
away and yet so near. I moved towards a clothes rack, shoved the dresses aside
and there he was, staring up at me with enormous eyes. He giggled, delighted by
his prank. I was furious but relieved. I wanted to choke him (not really) but
you get the idea. It took a while for my heart to return to its normal beat. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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small child. By nature, they can be pranksters. Some more than others. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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child was missing from his or her bedroom, an infant who couldn’t possibly get
out of their crib? And, it’s your fault because you did something dumb. You
left your baby home alone. And now the police think you might’ve killed your
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Marco and Anne Conti
try to have the perfect life, the perfect home. Married, the couple have a
beautiful baby, who they both adore. But Anne is suffering from the baby blues.
Her hormones are a mess and she is emotional. Marco on the other hand is trying
to hold their life together. His business has issues and it doesn’t help that
his wealthy in-laws despise him. The childless couple next door offers the
struggling couple a night out. So, the Conti’s leave their daughter home alone
and bring along the baby monitor, taking turns checking on the sleeping baby.
But then the baby disappears, and the parents become the prime suspects.
Everyone is hiding secrets and the lies begin to unravel in a twisted display
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And the search for
the baby begins… <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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for that summer read? THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR by Shari Lapena does not disappoint.
I eagerly devoured this book looking for the end in sight. I was not
disappointed by the climax. Great read for those who seek suspense and mystery.
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might not realize the treasure we have right in the midst of our town – The
Colebrookdale Railroad: Secret Valley Line <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Riding the Colebrookdale Railroad during the Eerie Limited
tour was a special treat indeed. The dining car was beautifully decorated with the
added touch of table lit lamps and floral décor. Overhead, the speakers came
alive with the tale of the 1908 Rhodes Opera House Fire. This story touched upon
the tragic night of January 13th when 171 men, women and children were
horrifically killed in an accidental fire during the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor stage
play of <i>The Scottish Reformation</i>. A
kerosene lamp had lit upon a stage curtain, spreading like wildfire. Exits weren’t
properly marked. People panicked. Doors were blocked by the throng of people
seeking escape, tragically trapping those inside. Approximately 400 people had
attended the play. Also, in the realm of this vicious night, fireman John
Graver was killed in another freak accident. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">n 1908 Boyertown was a small town and in one sweeping
moment, 10% of the town was tragically lost. The aftermath was hard to bear. Most
of the victims had been burned above the waist, fused in one torrent moment. Families
suffered as they laid their love ones to rest. The abundance of bodies had to
be gingerly handled, identified and then laid to rest, a grim prospect indeed. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today superstition still holds true with some residents
of Boyertown. Apartments located at the old Rhode’s site are said to be haunted. Numerous sightings have been claimed over the years. Durangos is another hot spot for ghost
enthusiasts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The <b><i>Eerie Limited</i></b> trip lasted approximately two hours.
Surprisingly the train for the most part was a smooth ride considering its age.
The food was delicious. Equally fantastic was the serving crew, who did their
best to accommodate the slightest need. The evening was topped off with a slice
of cake and a few more ghostly tales from local residents. All in all, it was a
pleasant change from a normal Friday night. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other up and coming themes to choose from. So, support the Colebrookdale Railroad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OVER the past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to explore Ocean City, Maryland. I visited the Princess Royale - an elegant hotel with an ocean view. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I couldn't help but think of the movie <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Shining</b></span> as I walked the elaborate, carpeted hallways. Everyone familiar with the movie can recall the moment when the boy - riding a big wheel- comes upon a set of twins at the end of the hallway - twins with a message. Throughout my tour of the hotel, this scene stood out in my mind. </span><br />
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<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And then I came upon a set of twins at the end of one of the halls. </span><div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Sure enough, the twins had a special message for just me.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> THE SHINING </b>made its debut May 23, 1980 - how fitting.</span><div>
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<span style="line-height: 14.124px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you ever come upon someone talking to his or herself? Then they see you and freeze. Embarrassment slips over their features. Perhaps they flush. Or maybe they don’t care. It’s not a big deal, like singing in the shower. I have been guilty of taking to myself on occasion. I suppose there’s no shame in it. I think we’ve all done it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">What if you had a chance to live on another planet. Would you do it? Even if it meant leaving your family and friends behind and then being put to sleep for many years? Would you step into the future? Charter a new course? Sacrifice ever being again with the people you once loved? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Sure it sounds exciting. Tempting. But what if something goes wrong on the ship? And you - you alone were woken up 90 years too early?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When Jim's capsule opens, he wakes to find himself surrounded by 5000 sleeping passengers. He is horrified to find out he is alone. Sure the ship is made for comfort. Food is plentiful. Swimming and recreation are ample. There is even a feisty bartender to chat with - only he's a robot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Jim toughs it out for a year. He wanders around the passenger pods, trying to figure out a way to put himself back to sleep. But to no avail. That's when he notices the beautiful, Aurora (Jennifer Lawrence). With loneliness eating him alive, he beings to think of the unthinkable. Wake her up. For days he struggles with the idea. And then he does it. He wakes her. Then tells her a lie. Her pod has malfunctioned. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With her emotions in turmoil, Aurora follows Jim's (Chris Pratt) earlier path - trying to find a way to put herself back to sleep. Finally, she resigns herself to fate. As she and Jim draw closer, the truth is revealed. Everything turns sour. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As things get dicey between the couple, they discover a problem with the ship. Lives are at stake and it's up to them to find a solution.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: large;">This gripping, yet embracing story unfolds in a profound and effective manner. It reminds us of how special our veterans are and how they should be thanked for the sacrifices they have given for our freedoms. May God bless each one of them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>O</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">riginally known as the <i>Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic</i>, or more commonly known - Pennhurst - is still an icon today.</span></span></div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-32393430687509751562016-07-16T08:18:00.000-07:002016-07-16T08:18:07.330-07:00GHOSTBUSTERS MOVIE REVIEW: Tamera Lawrence <img alt="Image result for ghost buster" height="400" 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<div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-75865216134920458702016-06-13T05:49:00.001-07:002016-06-13T05:49:18.559-07:00THE CONJURING 2: Movie Review <br />
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<span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> C</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">hildren have great imaginations. There is a natural fear of monsters and what’s lurking in the dark. But what if something really is lurking in the shadows. Something terrifying. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> In 1977, Enfield, North London, J<i>anet</i> Hodgson has an interest in the occult, creating her own Ouija board. Although a direct link isn’t placed upon this practice during the film, many people will agree that this can be a dangerous pastime, especially for a child. Opening these channels to suppressed evil can only lead to chaos and spiritual discord. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Young Janet is plagued with sleepwalking, shaking beds, missing objects, levitation and the ability to bring forth a gravelly male voice that is truly terrifying to hear. The other family members, mostly her younger brother all begin to have unexplained occurrences. The family is desperate for help, leading to the renown Warrens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Documenting their investigations, paranormal experts,</span> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Lorraine and Ed Warren have written books, lectured and made television appearances about the occult. One of their most famous cases was the Amityville Horror. Many are skeptically of the Warrens, calling them frauds. The Warrens are sent to Enfield to investigate if young Janet and her family are truly besieged by spirits or by the fanciful imagination of a teenage girl. Their main objective is to find out if the Catholic church needs to get involved. After that things go haywire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Warrens get more than they bargained for as they are drawn into the desperate plight of a child, who has no hope for a resolution. Ed and Lorraine will come face to face with the demon that haunts their own nightmares. Winner takes all in this deadly cat and mouse game. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> If you are seeking a scare, THE CONJURING 2 delivers on all accords. And with the added footage of the actual event, you might not sleep a wink.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This sequel is better than its predecessor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> But whether you believe or not in the paranormal, The Conjuring 2 will give you food for thought. So feed your spirit and go see it for yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Perhaps you’ll find your way back to church. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Books</b>: <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> PENNHURST GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER II</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> THE POND (AWARD WINNING) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> THE WRECKER </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> THE SERPENT'S MARK</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>* All books are available on Amazon.com </b></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-12823706814788920932016-05-01T16:51:00.002-07:002016-05-01T16:51:28.664-07:00MOTHER'S DAY: MOVIE REVIEW <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">M</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">other’s day is a time to honor that special person who we pay tribute to as "mother." It doesn’t necessarily have to be a birth mother. But the distinctive women in our lives who we want to honor on that one special day or perhaps in memory only for those who’ve passed on. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In the movie <b>Mother’s Day,</b> several stories are outlined. Two sisters are estranged from their mother due to their differences, one racial and the other a same-sex union. A man has to deal with the loss of his wife and raising two daughters. Another woman struggles with allowing her children to spend more time with their younger, attractive stepmother. Then there is the story of a conflicted woman, who was adopted, seeking resolution about her existence even while her birth mother is seeking her own. The blending storylines flow between the various characters with a few funny moments, a few profound and yet others a bit stale. The good outweighs the bad. The cast is a lively crew. Julie Roberts scarcely looks like anyone’s grandmother and Jennifer Aniston hardly needs to compete with anyone in looks.</span></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">facebook.com/tameral1</div>Tamera Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02203361032012337343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646371410927481362.post-37594503517560642612016-03-20T10:16:00.002-07:002016-03-20T10:16:16.218-07:00Miracles From Heaven: Movie Review <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN: Movie Review <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">From the birds, trees, flowers and yes even the bugs we see a rejuvenation of life each spring. The days begin to warm. The grass grows. Summer vacations, picnics and swimming may stir our thoughts. In many ways we ourselves wake from our winter stupor. But for many believers in faith spring is also a sign of life returning to the earth - in many ways resembling the resurrection of Christ. Some might even say spring is a miracle in its own right. But do miracles exist? Would we even know one if we saw it?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For the Beam family, they were in desperate need of a miracle. Their daughter Annabel, has a stomach disorder, which prevents her from digesting her food. At first their pleas for help in the medical community are swept away. But further testing proves that indeed Annabel is suffering from an intestinal disorder that can take her life at any time. The outlook is grim. Thus begins a regime of medicine and tubal feedings. The family finds renewed hope in an out-of-state doctor that specializes in Annabel’s condition, but managing to see this doctor is a costly feat in itself. In the end this wonderful specialist only offers pain management for Annabel, to help give her a semblance of a normal existence. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Annabel’s sisters try to cheer up their depressed sister. Soccer and climbing trees is a sisterly favorite. But when Annabel falls into a hollowed out tree, this terrible accident leads to an incredible miracle. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Need your faith revived? <b><i>Miracles from Heaven</i></b>, though a tear jerker, can aim you in the right direction. If you liked faith based movies, than you will not be disappointed. I enjoyed this movie more than some of the more recent faith based features. Perhaps many of us will never encounter such a spectacular miracle such as the Beam family, but maybe we can discover those smaller miracles that only we can embrace and claim for our very own. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reviewed by: Author Tamera Lawrence </span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><u>The Pond</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><u>Ghosts of Mayflower </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><u>Pennhurst Ghosts of Mayflower II</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><u>Wrecker </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 19.9733px;"><b><u>The Serpent's Mark</u></b></span></div>
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