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  • Of Lockets and Pomegranates: Chapter 32

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Author: Amanda L. Shirk

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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 11

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    November 2, 2026
    “I’ve got you some hot coffee. It’s cold this morning.” Cassian handed Marina a steaming mug. She put down the sail she was repairing ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 10

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    October 5, 2026
    Silence filled the throne room as Marina flexed her fingers to calm the column of water into stillness. She moved the bowl aside, and ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 9

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    August 24, 2026
    “Do it,” Lucian said. He lounged back into his black, ornate throne. His dark eyes glinted with anticipated pleasure.  “No,” Marina answered. “I’m too tired. You’ve worn me out.” ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 8

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    August 10, 2026
    “Open the sails. Catch the breeze and keep her easy, boys.” Captain Aquilla said as they approached the charcoal-colored isle. A huge, inky cloud hung ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 7

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    July 13, 2026
    Can we trust him? Cassian tracked the black dot on the horizon.  He’s turned on his master once. If the asshole’s word is to be trusted. Could ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 6

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    June 15, 2026
    Memories flooded Marina’s brain as she pressed her palms against the glass. If only she could touch it, feel the gem under her fingers. ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 5

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    June 1, 2026
    This storm is getting worse. Marina fought for balance on the slick deck as the ship pitched across choppy waves. Gray-blue water splashed and soaked the hurried crew as they rushed ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 4

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    May 18, 2026
    Inky clouds turned the afternoon into an early midnight as an ebony vessel coasted into Port Victoria. Doomsday itself fell over the pirate town, and for ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 3

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    May 4, 2026
    Cassian’s boots echoed on the wooden planks as he moved towards the busy town of Port Victoria. His rigid posture struck a stark contrast with his pained expression. He struggled to keep his gaze pointed ...
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    Neptune’s Fortune: Part 2

    By Amanda L. Shirk
    April 20, 2026
    Cassian gripped Marina’s hand, desperate to give her some kind of reassurance. He could tell from the way her eyes slowly dilated and her ...
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