My editor has read the first (rough) draft of Book 9, and he loves it. I'm on the home stretch now — the end is in sight (in more ways than one). Over the next two or three weeks my head is going to be down and I'm going to working hard to fill in those gaps, to link up those scenes, to write those missing chapters. Right now I'm at 100,000 words. The end result will PROBABLY be about 120,000 words — maybe just slightly shorter than KOTW. Of course, in order to finish the book, I'll need to pick a winner of the Who Gets to Die competition we ran ages ago, and then that lucky reader will get to meet their grisly end...
And because I, and therefore WE, are on the home stretch, this blog is going to be choc-a-block with announcements and reveals over the next few weeks. By the end of THIS week, for example, we'll be revealing the cover for the Armageddon-Outta-Here short story collection. Next week, we'll reveal the full, WRAPAROUND cover for the collection (it's awesome). And the week after that? We'll be revealing the title for the ninth, and last, Skulduggery Pleasant book.
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«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 800 of 4888 Newer› Newest»Leo: Because I've been away training, my powers are a lot stronger than they were when we last met.
And I've always been a Para Warlock, since I was 16. Don't try to make me out to be something I'm not Trip.
*Emerald suddenly rolls fast and starts to sprint for the house. She was surprisingly fast for an injured party.*
Leo: Shit!
*Throws off his hoodie, green aura once again coming to life in the place of shadows. Reaches towards Emerald, grabbing her soul and keeping her paralyzed in mid-run*
What was that?
K or not Zaffy gonna go poof
I have some serum in my loft, in a chest near the back, if you need some.
Blake, can you deal with this? I REALLY don't trust Leo right now.
*shakes head* normal serum bad. I'll, I'll be g..good.
*walks over to ems frozen body*
*hugs her tightly*
Blake l..let her g..go
Yeah, I can keep an eye on both of them
*Pulls Emerald back over to the group, still holding her and locks eyes with Leo*
What exactly is it you're doing here sir? You claim to know what's happening to Em but have yet to move to help her.
Wow okay am I invisible?
(Poofs in)
(Em, check Facebook!!)
((No zaf I don't think your invisible...))
Alright Silente... but if she runs off again I'm keeping her down
*releases Emerald, laying her gently on the ground*
Course not Zaf, we just have some issues at the moment
((@zaf :-) happy thoughts))
*holds em gently*
Is fine. I'm okay.
*breaths deeply*
Fineeee
Leo: Why don't you trust me? I've fought along side Adra, Chase, Drew and Emerald.
Adra helped me when Drew attacked me in his wolf form.
I care about these people, or else I wouldn't have come back at all!!
*Leo looks down at Emerald with a sad look on his face*
She's drawn to him. She's doesn't realise that she's giving him exactly what he wants but she can't help it.
Hello guys! I'm back!
Well, you did say you were going to poof, so I don't really see what you want me to say. "Oh no don't go due to circumstances beyond your control!"
If you would be so kind as to enlighten us Leo, we'd like to help.
Sorry lack of sleep. May poof idk when the last scene is gonna come pn
((Hey amethyst!))
*looks up at Leo*
What about you? She can't help it but can you help h..her
Well, that doesn't make you any less susceptible to being corrupted. Just look at Drew! And anyway, /why/ did we feel cold when you arrived?
It's something we practitioners of the... well, darker magics sometimes do Trip. We just have that kind of presence.
Is Emerald okay?
Oh, yeah sorry. Hello Stalky.
We're trying Amethyst, Leo here isn't telling us what we may need to know to help her.
Sorry guys I have to go now. Hopefully I'll see you all again soon! Bye!
Which is why I'm so suspicious.
Bye Silente! See you shortly!
(I think you missed it Zaf. Trip did ask you to brief as Grand Mage on Emerald's situation, but you can still hop in now :) )
Leo: I can't get infected by shadows. The dead protect me. And I told you why. Since my powers are enhanced, the presence of spirits are more felt. And one of the signs of spirits is a change in temperatures.
Drew has control of the shadows that infect her. But they aren't his shadows to control, he stole them off his brother. So when he resurrected her, he wiped her memory clean and made her mind barren with nothing but shadows so all she would feel was that she needed to be with him.
Nothing can help her, only Drew can. But he doesn't even know what he's doing half the time.
Bye Silente!
Cya Silente
And so you'll just keep her safe then, in a little place only you know and for security reasons only you can go to?
(Hey Em, could we finish the Crimson/Ellie thing? I get if you say no, this is already a mammoth thing.)
Interesting Leo... still doesn't help us though. Anyone know if we can get Drew here?
(Yeah sure Trip!)
Leo: I'm not taking her anywhere. This is her home, her friends and family are here.
And Drew is already here. Isn't he Trip?
Is he? Last time I saw him I was high as a kite so I honestly haven't a clue.
*Turns his attention to Trip*
What's that supposed to mean?
Crimson: Listen to me, I know I'm just a random crazy haired lady from the street, but I know where Drew O'Connor is. I met him in a cave. My cave, actually. He'd wandered in and was moving all my rocks. I think we grew to maybe be friends after that. However, one day he told me he'd been experimenting with shadowmancy. The man I met was not your husband. And as it turned out he was 'in love' with a lady called Emerald. He was spouting rubbish, and well, I think I may have brought him back. However, I believe the only way to make this permanent is for you to see him, talk to him. Please. For my friend and your husband, kill my *pauses in disgust* 'friend'.
It's a very long story. Magical channeler drugs, storage crate and a break up. I'll have to tell you sometime.
*looks rather confused*
Well... not entirely sure what just happened but I heard the word "kill" so I may be of assistance!
Leo: If you don't believe me, let her go. She would lead you right to him. But let her go, and you'll have a hard time tracking her again if those shadows are searching for wolf traces.
-
*Ellie frowns as her finger is suddenly, unconsciously, rubbing the band on her wedding finger.*
Ellie: So you want me to kill my husband?
Do you realise how ridiculous you sound? I can ring up the Classes and they will tell me that he is on assignment. Why should I trust you?
(Oh no, that's somewhere else Blake.)
*rolls her eyes at Blake* I think that's the only word you ever hear. That and fight.
((Ah, I see. Oh well looks like somebody gets out of being wrecked by my combat amazingness))
Crimson: No no no! Kill the shadowstuff imposter in your husband's mind.
Ask them for the last time he checked in with them. Go on, call them.
Nah, I hear words like.... um... food! :D
And you would rather what?
And war!
...what's this now about fighting and killing and war? and food?
*lays by Blake's feet on the grass*
Well, maybe it's some sort of very violent tea party.
*Lays next to Chio*
I don't think I ever said a proper hello to you.
*kisses her forehead*
Hello *smiles happily*
Trip im sorry i hae an hour then im free
*offers tea to them in dainty cups, with slices of Victoria sponge* Tea and cake?
Leo: That's up to you fine people, you are the ones that have her captive.
-
*Ellies reaches for her phone and dials a number. She puts it on loudspeaker. A woman answers.*
Woman: Hello?
Ellie: Hi Cassie, it's Ellie. I was just wondering if you've had a check in from Drew?
Woman: Hey Ells. Let me just check *tapping noises from a keyboard can be heard*
Um... Stuart got a check in call about 2 hours ago to say that Drew was alright and was heading to his hotel for the night. His GPS shows him in Paris.
Ellie: That's brilliant Cassie. Thank you.
Woman: No problem Ellie. Have a good night.
*Ellie hangs up the phone and places it on the coffee table. She then folds her arms*
Ellie: Are the Classes lying too??
Crimson: *grins* Wanna go to Paris?
*kisses him* No, I don't think you did ^.^ Hello.
So your options are nothing and you make up an option? Why are you even here?
((I WANNA GO TO PARIS. Of course I'd like to take another few years of French before that...))
((I wanna go to Paris too but I do German...))
Ellie: Are you kidding me?! I can't leave my son alone. He's in no condition to be left alone.
-
*Leo shrugs*
Leo: What else do you want me to do for her? There is nothing else to be done with those shadows.
Donc, vous ne parlez pas du tout le français? Une véritable honte.
Crimson: Who says you have to leave him alone?
That doesn't answer my question.
((brb people, food time))
See ya later, Blake!
Ellie: He's in no condition to travel either.
-
Leo: What is it you want from me Trip? What magical reason do I need to give you to prove myself?
Give me something to prove you aren't totally and utterly corrupted!
Crimson: Do you have a mirror?
Leo: Like fucking what?!!!!
I can't lie!! It's part of my powers, if I lie, my face gets scratched as a sin by the dead!!
-
Ellie: Of course I have a mirror, there's a full length one out in the hall.
Then tell me a lie.
Crimson: Perfect. *walks out, she hasn't got any chalk, so a cut opens up on the tip of her index finger, and she draws a sigil on the glass, come and tap this.
*Leo sighs*
Leo: I am not gay.
*He winces as a huge red scratch runs down the side of his face and stays there before it slowly starts to reduce again*
Leo: See?
-
*Ellie looks at Crimson, then the mirror. She hesitates before she touches it.*
Well, you've still got a massive question mark, like how you were so patient with my questions, but fine. Go nuts.
Crimson: Now repeat and finish this well known phrase. Surface speak, surface feel...
Well, that's an interesting statement to come back to Leo
Okay well in more here now
Hey Blake. Welcome back!
Hello Zafira!
Wb guys.
Leo: What else can I do for you to see that I am not any different then the last time we met?
-
*Ellie frowns again. She gets nervous around magic she doesn't know*
Ellie: Surface speak, surface feel.
Thanks Trip, I miss anything overly important? I'm a bit to lazy to go check the messages
Well, after eating my words I didn't really miss much did I?
...I don't think you did...
Well, you could take yourself apart and allow me to inspect the individual pieces.
Not much really. Leo's gay, and Trip trusts him a little more, but apart from that not much.
Crimson: Do you really not know the ending?
Huh, so what's the deal with Em anyways? She hasn't had any overly worrying spasms for a while and hasn't tried to run for Drew. Do you think the shadowmancy is calming down?
Leo: Fucking go for it. I don't care anymore. I know who I am and corrupt is not one of them.
-
*Ellie gives her a look.*
Ellie: I have never heard this spell before in my life.
Crimson: *sighs* Surface think, surface real.
Leo: She's probably tired herself out. While she's infected, she doesn't eat or drink so her body is just running on the shadows.
That's not to say that she could make a break for it again. But now, her body is just exhausted.
-
Ellie: Surface think, surface real.
*Ellie's reflection steps from the mirror*
Crimson: Recognise it now?
*Ellie gasps as she is looking at herself.*
Ellie: Holy shit. That is freaky...
So let me guess, this is going to stay with Alfie while we jet off to Paris?
THE END. THE END. END. Period!
I'll leave you folks to your frivolous roleplaying, then.
That was the plan, yes.
Hello Thrust.
Thank you, that would be very nice of you.
Okay I'm back for good okay! So can I jump in?
Thello, Amethyst
You needn't ask.
Ellie: Fine, you put it sitting in the front room with the television on and I'll get my coat.
*She heads to the closet mumbling something about having to travel after her husband*
-
(Go for it Zaf!)
Hello Thrust! I don't think I've met you before!
*Em's reflection goes into the living room and follows it's orders*
Em?
...did everyone leave?
I have returned
I believe so. It's just you and me. For now, anyway.
So, what's new with you?
Wb Stab.
Yes, I've never met you either, but now we have! woohoo! CONFETTI!!!
Stab???
Thrust=Stab
Huzzah! Drinks are on the house!
Ah...okay
What kind of drinks?
Ah sorry its my dad's birthday so we sung ect
Hello Zafira!
All kinds!
HUZZAH.
Ouch, I was stabbed, I presume. Ouch! Ouch! My back! Oooh. I'm dying. Pleeaaase revive me.
*slumps*
*grabs at everyone*
It is just like you to encourage your friends to corrode themselves with your drinks, isn't it? Just a bother subtle way to harm other people. Oh you poor, stupid humans. How have your lives been since I saw you last?
...huh?
How did you get stabbed?
Hello Alastair.
Oh I am Stab. That is a good name, actually.
ALASTAIR CRUCIATUS
...ya...Trip told me...why is that your name?
That is a very good name indeed. I'm glad I thought of it.
*nods*
Because, I suppose after you thrust, you stab...
Oh!!!
So... You don't like water.
Welcome back you crazy old coot.
Who. Is. The. Blithering. Idiot. Who. Let. You. Out?!
*looks ready to murder* You think you can walk in here, Alastair, and think all of us will welcome you. I have nightmares of what you did to me.
...I don't know Alastair...so can anyone explain to me what happened?
Hello Amethyst. I would introduce myself, but there's no need. You'll come to know me soon enough.
And hello, Zafira. Have you missed me?
Alastair is one of Niccolò Croatoan's names. He's sadstic. He was the first stolen, he was the one who stuck me in his head and tormented me. And took Alexis hostage. He's not the nicest person and I kind of vowed to hit him really hard next time I see him.
Missed...you?! I have not missed you. Excuse me but *hits across face* That's for locking me in your head!!!! Anyway how are you dear Alastair? *laughs* Maybe...I can end up on your good side.
Oh, gracious no, I don't expect you to welcome me. I wouldn't have it. I'd have you quivering behind your facade of bravery, just like you are now.
It's good to be back, Trip. I hear you're engaged. All the more opportunity to cause you pain. Adra is so beautiful when she cries.
Well, she's beautiful all the time.
I would have hoped you'd learn by now that hitting me doesn't work.
Well, anyways, now that I've made an impression, I'll be off. I don't imagine I'll be in control of myself for much longer. All of you, do me a favor and be miserable in my absence, will you?
Alastair Adra isn't even around anymore. Is that why you came? For her? She's not even worth it she's always targetted. And annoying. She thinks if she talks enough she'll get out of things, it kind of annoying. *keeps Olivia and Christopher close to me*
Alexis; *sees Alastair* You...you....I...*looks petrified*
Bye....? Okay bye Alice. Next time I dare you try and come. I hope someone locks you in a box.
Bye Alastair.
Ah, he's all talk Alexis. Don't worry about him.
...I am so confused...who was he?
Alexis: Holy. Hell. Trip....I don't like him.
Aro: Was that really the man who imprisoned Mum? *looks actually in awe* That takes skills.
An old problem, seeming to make a comeback. You know Niccolo?
*laughs* To not let her constant indignant shouting her to you, sure.
Kinda...
Amthyst he's a true name essiencially. Niccolò stole his name, in real life Aretha writes for him. Though he gives me the creeps enough to think him someone with a body.
Ah...an evil true name?
Niccolo steals true names, he stole Niccolo.
Basically. I sound stalkerish but okay! This is Alastair basically
He tried to kill Niccolò's family, in the 1500's. so Nic did the only thing he could, steal Alastair's true name. Nic had never stolen a name and never inteneded to, but he was in a life or death situation. He didn't know the effects and Alastair's insane personality clashed and took over subduing Niccolò's polite one. Alastair basically controlled and killed and stole names of powerful people. Alastair is the most dominant. The other 47 names he shares space with he subdues so if he can even for a moment, he'll easily regain control back. Now adays Niccolò's name Szoren is in control though Nic and Szoren are the same person, Nic like me is in sync with his true name.
Don't judge! I talked to Ari a lot. I was curious so I just asked so many questions. And I guess it paid off because I understand the names better, not the expert but hey.
Okay. Thanks for the explanation.
:0
Hello Adra!
:00000
-literally dead-
...?
OH
I know of sin by the things momma prayed
I know of heaven by the line at its gate
I know of truth and America's way
So come drink the water if you want to be saved
Don't drink the water if it's not from my stream
It's all still water if it's not flowing free
Don't drink the water at the watering hole
If you ain't got money, it can't save your soul
An'all God's people said amen
An'all God's people said amen
I know of sin by the things momma prayed
I know of heaven by the line at its gate
I know of truth and America's way
So come drink the water if you want to be saved
An'all God's people said amen
An'all God's people said amen
Nobody prays unless they lose a son
Don't believe in God till a war's to be won
I know of lies by the truth I've been told
The biggest one's that we're not getting old
It's not a sin if it don't make me cry
He's not the devil unless there's fire in his eyes
It ain't the ghost if it don't speak in tongue
It's not a victory 'till the battles been won
An' all God's people said amen
An' all God's people said amen
*Whisks away*
...bye?
Assume she left. I hope.
Oh also assume me not here until Friday if I'm not talking I have drama all week and its final week before show so its chaotic
And i need sleep good night
Good night, Zafira!
late reply, but I had dinner...
Hello Derek Landy!
I want to be a writer when I grow up, but right know all I want is to know the title of your book!
My friend also said that my writing reminds her of yours, which is awesome since your so good!
Charli :)
ALASTAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O :O :O
OH GOSH
JUST
NO
JUST NO
NO
NO
LIKE
NO
I mean, it's like . . .
It's like . . .
IT'S LIKE . . .
I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE
IT'S
JUST
HE'S A NIGHTMARE THAT DIED
AND NOW WE'VE DISCOVERED THAT WE NEVER REALLY WOKE UP
HE'S BACK
HE'S HERE
IT DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE
BUT HE IS
AND
AND
AND
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#ChaseForBookNine
Ahhh its ending :(
I have been reading these books for so long now IT CANT END HERE :(
Hello..?
I HATE 2 of my friends right now! Today, they told me that a few months ago, they met Derek for LSoDM, because he came to Australia in SECRET, and my 2 friends (Tony and Bethany) actually met him at their local library! Sooooo pissed off about that!! I don't even know how they found out!
I actually screamed wgen his name came up
What do you mean Zaf?
Umm... Hello anyone?
If no-one replies in 5 or so minutes, I guess I'll go
I"M HERE RUEBEN!!! I"M HERE!!! YOU DON"T HAVE TO LEAVE!!!!
*walks in behind duck silently*
*stands directly behind duck*
I do believe he may have already left. Shouldn't you be asleep by now Duck. It is, after all, around about 11pm in Australia is it not?
I'm here! Don't leave Duck! And it's only 9 pm in QLD
Oh he IS still on. Even though its been much more than five minutes. Hello there. How are you?
Im hereish
I'm good, but I wasn't really on then, I was watching Foster The People's new song video thingy for'coming of age' which came out a few months ago, for their new album 'supermodel', and in the comments section, it says the album has been released, yet I checked it about a week ago, and only 2 songs had been released! But I still love foster the people!
Okay then....
Hey zaf!
I'm going to sleep now, because yesterday I stayed up until 10:30 pm, and I have to get up ate 6 am, so see ya guys!
*waves goodbye to everyone*
Also, have you read my comment from before, when I first came on today? Because I'm still REALLY pissed about that!
I'm not surprised your mad at them. They betrayed you. Bye Rueben
One more week, then after that one more... :D
BUT IT'S THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES
NO
WHY
WHYYYYYYYY
I'M GENUINELY NOT OK WITH THIS
I mean, what am I supposed to fangirl about next?
You could fan girl over...er....the next book series he brings out?
I AM A FAILURE.
*falls face-first into the dead leaves and weeps*
*picks self up*
*peels a banana*
*eats it*
So, how is everyone? If there is, in fact, anyone on.
Also, before I go, I need to tell you about these 2 SUPER annoying kids in my class, called Dailey and Seth
Seth is annoying because he keeps on making weird noises, and he has this really high pitch voice, and he has a fake tan, and he has an earring ( only girls should get earrings (wait, Seth probably IS a girl))
Dailey ALSO makes weird noises ( but Seth does them more often) and he also randomly comes up to people and jabs them in the ribs, and he also has a high pitch voice, and he keeps on talking loudly and disrupts the class all the time, and he NEVER listens, and he copy's off all of my work
Now, if you put them together, then they are BAERLY tolerable
At lunch and snack, I go to the library to read. They ALSO go to the library, and there is this little area in the library where you can sit on a couch, and there is a pile of pillows on the other side of the couch, and they have decided to go to the pillows every day, and make a fort out of them. Seth is usually the one who goes inside it, and so Dailey jumps on top of Seth, and they make all of these weird high pitched sounds, and if someone is reading, Dailey will wave his hand in front of your face until you look at him (even to random people he doesn't know) and then he just walks away. And then, sometimes they hit the people that they DO know (like me, unfortunately) until you look at them. And they also pull out books from the shelves, and put them on the couch, and say invisible people are sitting there reading, and when the bell goes off to go back to class, they just leave the books there. And the librarian doesn't do anything about it, and if a teacher walks by, they go silent and sit still as if they had been struck by lightning. The reason I wanted to tell you guys this, is because I NEEDED to get this off my chest, otherwise I would EXPODE from rage! And this had turned into a really long thing, which I HOPE you read!
Obviously we must kill them.
*nods solemnly*
Kill them. Or torture hem. Or eat them. Wait do mages eat people? Probably not...
Annika you are not a failure!
THANKYOU Anni! I have wanted to punch them for the past 8 weeks! And all that rage has been building up inside me since then as well, and it feels AMAZING to let that all out!
Thank you for the thought, but,
*pats Silente on the shoulder*
I AM a failure. I, however, did not come here to burden Blogland with my woes and fears. I am here to chat with friends while I work, perhaps role-play, maybe role-play an awkward silence like I did with Sir last week.
An. Why would you be a failure? Please do tell. Then after we will rp something perhaps.
Silence, I don't think that mages eat people! But it would be great if I COULD torture them, AND THEN kill them! But the I would be expelled from the school, and it is a bloody brilliant school!
*scowls at Silente*
Do I have to?
That might be a problem then Rueben..maybe...tickle them? No that's considered weird to normal people. Hmmm...write the wrong answers for them to copy then correct them afterwards?
Annika, a problem shared is a problem halved.
- 15 years of age, no job, nor attempt at one.
- Intelligent, but doesn’t receive the highest marks due to lack of pushing self.
- Fencing, but is terrible at it, due to lack of drive.
- Few friends, due to being intensely dislikable and loquacious.
- Stupid-looking face.
- Not too bright, nor too athletic.
- Has not made something of life by now.
- Forgets to pray and read Bible often
- Spends all day on laptop.
- Too lazy to engage in extracurricular activities.
- Ergo, failure.
Anni, you are NOT, and NEVER will be, a failure! As the doctor once said
"In 900 years of time and space travel, I have NEVER met someone who isn't important"
Never, for a SECOND, think that you are not important, or I will jump through you computer/iPod/phone (or if you are using anything else right now) and I will yell at you until you believe me!
*shrinks back from Rueben's outburst*
Th-thank you kindly.
I agree with Rueben. My sister has no job and is 17. She's not a failure.
Intelligent but doesn't push herself? So you lack motivation. Oh well that's not neccisarily your fault.
Fencing. You get to do fencing?! You can't blame yourself for not being good at stuff.
Few friend. The amount of friends doesn't matter their sincerity does.
Stupid-looking face. Your face does not look stupid. That's the most ridicouls thing I've over heard.
Not to bright or athletic. Who gives a s***? Your creative and funny and energetic! Being brighter and more athletic would be unfair to everyone else.
Has not made something of life. You are fithteen. Your life has yet to fully begin.
Forgets to pray. At least you pray sometimes! I never pray. And I've only once touched a bible. It gave me a paper cut.
Spends all day on laptop? Your not the only one. You don't spend all your time on it though. You sleep. My cousin spends all his time on it. He sleeps in his school clothes, even on the weekend.
Extracurricular? Screw that. You don't need to do it! Just have fun at home.
Failure? I think not!
*laughs weakly*
Thank you, Silente, that's very nice of you to say.
*nods slowly*
I like Easter.
Yes.
Your welcome. But seriously though, don't EVER think you are a failure. Because you are not a failure. You are just amazing :-)
*bounces up* anyway. Serious stuff aside let's think of something fun to do.
I might suddenly disappear soon, so maybe we should just chat. Has anyone here seen The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug?
I REALLY need to go to bed, it like 10:30 pm, and I have to get up at 6 am, so see you guys tomorrow maybe
Yeah Anni, I've seen both of the hobbit movies!
Ah, I love the Hobbit.
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