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From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Other Worlds

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What a wonderful story. A wonderful freedom we have because of Good Friday, because of Resurrection Sunday.

Recently, the Spurgeon devotional I read (Morning & Evening) has been focusing on the blood of Christ, the passion of His death, the beauty of salvation.

Here are some thoughts to ponder:

• Judas mocked him in the garden; the chief priests and scribes laughed him to scorn; Herod set him at nought; the servants and the soldiers jeered at him, and brutally insulted him; Pilate and his guards ridiculed his royalty; and on the tree all sorts of horrid jests and hideous taunts were hurled at him. Ridicule is always hard to bear, but when we are in intense pain it is so heartless, so cruel, that it cuts us to the quick.
• The blood of Jesus! sin dies at its presence, death ceases to be death: heaven's gates are opened.
• Light springs from the midday-midnight of Golgotha, and every herb of the field blooms sweetly beneath the shadow of the once accursed tree. In that place of thirst, grace hath dug a fountain which ever gusheth with waters pure as crystal, each drop capable of alleviating the woes of mankind.
• We never should have known Christ's love in all its heights and depths if he had not died; nor could we guess the Father's deep affection if he had not given his Son to die.

I hope that this season of reflection on the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ is a special time of growth and passion for you.

Happy Easter!

Darlene

(PS-special Easter gift 🌅 🎉 below)

ScrollKeepers StoryWorld Updates:

Indeed, I'm working on many levels simultaneously. Four books, in branching genres, are in various states of writing.

If you wondered why I was silent for 3 weeks, I have been KRAKEN 🐙 TAMING a story into its final form. Writing a story is easy--getting it to be awesome is WRESTLING a KRAKEN.

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[And for those asking: yes, I am working on more tales from Byzantium. Who’s ready to head back into the fire?]

👉 Christian | Historical | Adventure | Ancient Times | Biblical

🎄 Last Noel Fans – Supernatural Suspense Update​
​Last Noel crew—The snow might have melted in our story world, but your love for the songs and Reuben's tangled thoughts is still going strong. I’m working on the next 2 Return to Me novellas ...

-👻 Vera's story (#2) and

-💀Monica's story (#3)

... and the emotional stakes are going to wreck you in the best way. Think hidden secrets, old wounds, and one unforgettable reunion. Pour the cocoa, warm the blanket—because more heart-healing, holiday-tinged suspense is on the way. Also coming: The Last Noel Audiobook!

👉 Christian | Supernatural | Ghost | Paranormal

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LONG AWAITED NEWS...

🤖 Sci-fi Fantasy Fans – Sci-Fi Dystopian Update​
Okay, friends: buckle in. The AI has awakened, the deletion protocols are unraveling reality, and you—yes you—are right in the middle of it.

I'm neck-deep in finalizing the first book of this spiritual sci-fi mind-bender, and let me tell you, the "wrestling with the Kraken" is just about over.

For fans of Marvel, Star Wars, LOTR, and Hunger Games (what?!)

Our mysterious friend is beginning to ask questions no one’s dared to answer. There’s betrayal, there’s wonder, and there’s that deep, aching longing for something real in a world built on code and lies. If you're ready to dive into the machine, hang tight—this story is sure to stir your desire for endless books in my amazing Unity Universe.

Can't wait to share the series name and book one name! REVEAL COMING SOON!

👉 Christian | Supernatural | Dystopian| Sci-fi | Urban Fantasy

🧛 Supernatural Fans--VAMPIRE Update

Oh, yes. We have another installment in the Monster collection. Vampires are upon us, and this one is sure to make your heart SOAR with delight and joy (huh?? vampires and joy??). But as always, my stories spur you to delight in REAL things and to ponder the impossible.

👉 Christian | Supernatural | Dystopian| Urban Fantasy | Vampire

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That's it for today!

🌸 See you next week 🌸

Darlene

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