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Craig_Beckham

Craig_Beckham

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I studied Archaeology at university, but my newfound passion lies in fiction writing.

2020-10-02 JoinedUnited Kingdom
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham3mth
    Replied to Yama_Kame

    Thank you so much! I've had a great Christmas and New Year and I hope that you have too. I've been working on some content and hope to get it released soon ☺️

    Ch 16 Picking Up The Pieces
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham4mth
    Replied to Yama_Kame

    Hey, sorry, I've had a chaotic year. I moved house, got married, had a honeymoon and just found out we're having a baby 😮 I do aim to get back to writing throughout the holidays, though.

    Ch 16 Picking Up The Pieces
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham1yr
    Replied to pirvu_mircea

    Thanks for reading this far! Honestly, this story was my 'creative sandbox' and if you asked me now what happened, I couldn't tell you 😂 I've only kept it live because it's under contract. I appreciate your feedback, though.

    Ch 16 Picking Up The Pieces
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham1yr
    Replied to Yama_Kame

    Awesome! Thanks again, and you can find me on Wattpad @CraigBeckham5 Otherwise, search for the story 'Welcome to FMOOAE' if you want a laugh. It's my current project.

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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham1yr
    Replied to Yama_Kame

    Hey, thank you so much for your support! Honestly, from writing Brockwing Vale, I learned that I struggle to write long stories and have taken myself back to Wattpad. You'll find a lot of my other work there. I've considered trying again on here with an idea I'd been playing with- It's based on a level 100 master miner who had his advanced space barge shot out from under him, and now he has to operate a level 1 barge with hilarious consequences. Without money, he must grind exp and upgrade the hard way and not die trying. This might have been easy if he didn't have a bounty on his head. Anyway, let me know what you think of the idea.

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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham1yr
    Replied to DaoistzrtiOC

    Hi reader, I want to thank you for your feedback, but alas, I have had to delete your comments because they're filled with swearing. I also don't think Webnovel take kindly to bullying, so I will have to report you to stop you from doing it to others. Good day.

    Suddenly, I felt a knot forming in my guts, tightening with every passing second. All of this talk of friendship, and I'd forgotten to write any of them into this world. There couldn't be much time left now either.
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to Craig_Beckham

    no, sorry.

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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to Rabenfuerst

    Those kinds of students are not always rotten eggs, as they say, but sometimes they are.

    'Yeah, he's one of the final year students. He's a weird boy, collects insects, and likes to subject them to experimental potions.'
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Commented

    That's understandable; there is a lot to take in. Jake's realm (Brockwing Vale) is under attack by everyone wishing to stake a claim; some were friends, and others, strangers. And this subplot, among many others, will continue throughout the story. Like I said, there are a lot of moving parts to the story, with a complex plot that spans multiple realms, so if there's anything specific you don't understand, I'll do my best to explain it. Thanks again for reading as much as you did; I appreciate it.

    Ch 16 Picking Up The Pieces
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to KnightSky

    That's a fair comment, haha. We all have our interests and strengths; Jake's is not healing magic, but he does have some, and they're explored later. Thanks for reading.

    I was about to ask what she'd just done when the bones in my arm began to stretch out from the cauterised stump, followed by layers of muscle and skin that seemed to wrap around tightly. 'Thanks.'
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to LittleTime

    I agree; the Feldspar Academy exam that lets students design their world how they see fit is not fully understood by the students at the beginning. The magic is so complex that it seems to take your writing on board but tends to fill in any gaps with what we assume are thoughts, but again, there's so much more to this process that is explored in a lot more detail throughout the later chapters. Thanks for reading, and I appreciate your feedback.

    Mom sighed. 'Oh son, you let your imagination get the better of you when you created this world, didn't you? This magical water of yours is what Anya wants; I'll stake my life on it. We'd better prepare to defend ourselves.'
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to LittleTime

    Without giving away spoilers... I wanted the reader to think that, haha. There will be many big betrayals, and let's say the villains in the story aren't so cut and dry. There is so much more to their backstories that is explored later on.

    Adding insult to injury, Anya landed gingerly on the monster's back. And it was at this moment when I realised; she did this. She was manipulating the realms, and all of this suffering was of her making. A few seconds later, she was gone.
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to GamingReadingLong

    Blame Jake, not me haha, I'm in my thirties. No, on a serious note, I hope you're alright; back pain can be the worst.

    My trembling knees were already buckling under the pressure of carrying this hefty backpack. I must have brought every book from our home library in preparation for today; I was terrified of failing. Throwing my bag in the car before me, I sat down, slumping into my seat. This car journey was going to be a long one.
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to Eternal_Sag3

    Haha, thankfully, that's not the case. Jake is just very clumsy.

    My nose was throbbing and threatening to explode with blood; I could no longer stand, and a second later, I dizzily fell to the floor. There was no possible way to play this off as being a deliberate stunt.
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to Avox16

    Jake would have helped her without hesitation; I guess people just do what they want out of stubbornness or fear, or who knows what haha. Without spoiling, let's just say she didn't ask for help because she couldn't...

    Ch 15 The Dead And The Dying
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to RoanTale

    That is a valid question, but it is one tying into the greater plot. Suffice it to say, though; there is a reason for everything Anya has done or said in her final moments.

    Ch 15 The Dead And The Dying
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to RoanTale

    This is an exam because the Grand Council of Earth needed a way to solve the 'Earth is dying issue,' and what better way to solve this than using magic to create new worlds. Sure, they could have undertaken the expensive venture of colonising new planets, but for the Grand Council, magic was the cheaper option. I hope this helps, any other questions, just let me know.

    Ch 12 Anya Of Brockwing
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Replied to RoanTale

    I've not seen that one, sadly. In my story, Earth is overpopulated and dying, so at Feldspar Academy, students sit an exam that lets them create a world for their family and friends to live out the rest of their lives. I know I would love the opportunity to sit an exam like this, but like in any exam, mistakes can be made.

    Ch 2 A New World
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
    Commented

    For anyone wondering about the origins of Avrae's name, like most of the magic in this story, it's derived from Latin. Where 'ae' was often added to certain words. So in this case, his name is pronounced Av-ray. Just a little fun fact for you guys.

    Ch 23 Astronomy And Magic
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  • Craig_Beckham
    Craig_Beckham2yr
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    This feedback truly has me thinking, so thank you again. I appreciate it.

    Ch 7 The Saviour
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