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A Fantasy ToT Challenge Response

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So, Jacinta Palmer thought it’d be a hoot to challenge a whole gaggle of fiction writers (isn’t that the term for a group of writers?) to a This or That Challenge, initially spawned by Brett Jenae Tomlin, focused on our love of fantasy worlds.

Given my love of creating worlds, how could I refuse?

So, here I go!

1. Dystopian or Enchanted: I love enchanted worlds! You can create drama and perils, making it semi-dystopian, but the overarching feeling is still positive. I think that’s the joy of fantasy worlds: they offer a world of joy and wonder.
2. Vampire or Dragon: First, read or watch the Swedish Let the Right One In (not the American remake!). The novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist opened my eyes to what a vampire horror story should be like, and if you ignore the suggestive child molestation clues in the novel, the story contains a sort of Beauty and the Beast tale to boot. Highly recommend reading or watching.
   That aside, I hands-down love the idea of dragons as individuals, characters, heroes or villains. They are the Batman of the fantasy world — rich and physically powerful, and a drive to do good (or not).
3. Sword or Bolt of Fire from your Fingers…