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J.L. Marrain is a passionate storyteller dedicated to crafting immersive worlds that blend magic with meaningful messages. The Gridd: Perils of the Lightholder marks the beginning of an ambitious fantasy series. The Gridd won a literary fiction competition In New York City, and had the chance of being reviewed by one of the major publishers in the world. J.L. says, “In the realms of the Real World, and in the Fantasy Worlds, there is good, and bad; when one chooses you, you will have to decide which one you choose. I choose Fantasy!" ...more

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How the Gridd Works: The Invisible Mesh Shielding Earth from Disaster

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“The grass was plush under his feet as he flew down the right flank of the field.”
J L MARRAIN, THE GRIDD: PERILS OF THE LIGHTHOLDER

“The sky was overcast, with alternating sunshine and rain.”
J L MARRAIN, THE GRIDD: PERILS OF THE LIGHTHOLDER

“The grass was plush under his feet as he flew down the right flank of the field.”
J L MARRAIN, THE GRIDD: PERILS OF THE LIGHTHOLDER

“That wasn’t luck,” answered Alick with a shrug.”
J L MARRAIN, THE GRIDD: PERILS OF THE LIGHTHOLDER

“This was getting worse by the minute.”
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