Cassie and the Spectral Shade - Nichols, Daniel M
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A mysterious school of ancient knowledge, a portal to another universe, and a society of scholars dedicated to harnessing the power of one simple truth: art is magic. When Cassie Cole is accepted into the prestigious Governor's School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship, she knows she has to attend even if it means leaving her sister Charlie behind. She's just relieved that she doesn't also leave behind her talent for lucid dreaming, or the seemingly impossible skill of bringing any art she creates in her dreams into the waking world. After an embarrassing display at the welcoming…mehr

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A mysterious school of ancient knowledge, a portal to another universe, and a society of scholars dedicated to harnessing the power of one simple truth: art is magic. When Cassie Cole is accepted into the prestigious Governor's School for the Arts at Walnut Grove on full scholarship, she knows she has to attend even if it means leaving her sister Charlie behind. She's just relieved that she doesn't also leave behind her talent for lucid dreaming, or the seemingly impossible skill of bringing any art she creates in her dreams into the waking world. After an embarrassing display at the welcoming ceremonies, Cassie begins her first semester as a member of the Visual Arts Society. She's surprised to find herself immediately at the bottom of the pecking order as the oldest first-year and one of the few attending on scholarship, held apart from the rest of the wealthy pedigrees of her fellow scholars. As a result, Cassie's first week is spent navigating unfamiliar traditions and mocking students determined to bully her in the name of initiation. Eventually, she cobbles together a loose set of friends from other misfits like herself, including Sarah Dawson, her roommate who's determined to earn recognition, Whittle Apple, an upperclassman with a brash attitude and an unfortunate name, and Ludwig Van Ness, a writer haunted by menacing dreams of his own. It doesn't take long for Cassie and her friends to figure out the school is hiding something sinister as they're drawn into the mystery of the wave of disappearing students and whispers of portals to other worlds. At the same time, Cassie's artistic talents begin to garner interest from the faculty, catapulting her into their good graces at the cost of inciting even more hard feelings from her fellow students. Soon Cassie can no longer ignore the strange occurrences surrounding her art, even beginning to suspect that the recurring lucid dream she's always taken for granted is more real than she ever could have imagined. When Cassie finds herself in the middle of a complex nexus of intrigue and danger, she must use all her courage and talent to uncover the truth about herself and the nature of art itself, a truth that will either break all of reality or restore what has been lost. From the author of the award-winning Charlie Saves Christmas comes the first in an all new trilogy set in the world of Eridul. Cassie and the Spectral Shade is a gripping fantastical mystery about the danger of conforming and the power of art to transform, illuminate, or destroy.
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Daniel Nichols is a multifaceted author, veteran, and creative entrepreneur whose diverse background informs his captivating storytelling. As a Navy Chaplain, his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom profoundly impacted him, with his wartime experiences featured in books like Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq and Afghanistan, laying the groundwork for his future creative endeavors centered on themes of courage and resilience.In 2019, Daniel launched HappyGoLukky Productions with his family, quickly achieving success with a family-friendly storytelling podcast that reached #21 on Apple Podcasts. This venture, born from a shared love for tabletop gaming, led to the creation of the Chronicles of Eridul series and the enchanting novel, Charlie Saves Christmas. The podcast's acclaim, including an "Outstanding Fantasy" award from the New Jersey Webfest, highlights his imaginative vision and the collaborative spirit that underpins his work.Today, Daniel collaborates with Mike Atchley under the jointly formed Good Ham Productions, producing original music and award-winning audio fiction, including the Chronicles of Eridul and Dawn of Dragons audio dramas. His entrepreneurial spirit also led to "Patriot Day Live," a concert series supporting veterans, featuring performances at Walter Reed Medical Center and opening acts for Daughtry. Residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife Rachael and their puppy Penny, Daniel is a proud father and grandfather who transforms life's rich tapestry of experiences into captivating tales that inspire young minds to dream and explore.