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The Count of the Alician Apocalypse: The Masters Reimagined
On a visit to Stonehenge, a handsome stranger offers Alice an escape from the man who has been following her by way of a magical portal in one of the monoliths.
A short story from The Masters Reimagined . Inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking-Glass and The Count of Monte Cristo .
Q - What is The Masters Reimagined?
A - In The Masters Reimagined , ten authors unite to bring something new to the classic stories of literature we all know so well. Masters like James Joyce, Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll, Herman Melville, Leo Tolstoy, and Shakespeare inspired the authors of the Alvarium Experiment in their quest to reinterpret, reinvent, and reshape the stories and characters through speculative twists and turns. This is the third project by the Alvarium Experiment, a consortium of accomplished and award-winning authors.
Q - Where should a reader start when selecting a short story to read in The Masters Reimagined?
A - Each story is self-contained and can be read in any order. The reader is free to select any of the stories at random to begin their experience. The book description will explain the premise for each particular story.
BRIA BURTON lives in sunny St. Petersburg with her wonderful husband and two wild pets. Her short fiction has appeared in over twenty anthologies and magazines, including The Prometheus Saga , the debut project of the Alvarium Experiment. Two of her unpublished manuscripts have won First Place Royal Palm Literary Awards. Her novella, Little Angel Helper , won a 2016 RPLA. The Running Girls , a novelette, is 2017 RPLA semi-finalist. She also has a collection of family-friendly pet stories called Lance & Ringo Tails . At St. Pete Running Company, she's a blogger and customer service manager. Her love/hate relationship with running has led her to complete four marathons after swearing never to run any.
Visit Bria at www.briaburton.com for updates on her projects, links to purchase publications, and info upcoming appearances.
A short story from The Masters Reimagined . Inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking-Glass and The Count of Monte Cristo .
Q - What is The Masters Reimagined?
A - In The Masters Reimagined , ten authors unite to bring something new to the classic stories of literature we all know so well. Masters like James Joyce, Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll, Herman Melville, Leo Tolstoy, and Shakespeare inspired the authors of the Alvarium Experiment in their quest to reinterpret, reinvent, and reshape the stories and characters through speculative twists and turns. This is the third project by the Alvarium Experiment, a consortium of accomplished and award-winning authors.
Q - Where should a reader start when selecting a short story to read in The Masters Reimagined?
A - Each story is self-contained and can be read in any order. The reader is free to select any of the stories at random to begin their experience. The book description will explain the premise for each particular story.
BRIA BURTON lives in sunny St. Petersburg with her wonderful husband and two wild pets. Her short fiction has appeared in over twenty anthologies and magazines, including The Prometheus Saga , the debut project of the Alvarium Experiment. Two of her unpublished manuscripts have won First Place Royal Palm Literary Awards. Her novella, Little Angel Helper , won a 2016 RPLA. The Running Girls , a novelette, is 2017 RPLA semi-finalist. She also has a collection of family-friendly pet stories called Lance & Ringo Tails . At St. Pete Running Company, she's a blogger and customer service manager. Her love/hate relationship with running has led her to complete four marathons after swearing never to run any.
Visit Bria at www.briaburton.com for updates on her projects, links to purchase publications, and info upcoming appearances.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2017
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About the author
Bria Burton
41 books15 followersAward-winning author Bria Burton lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, son, and two wild pets. Her author motto, “Rekindle Your Wonder,” stems from her desire to renew a sense of awe and wonder in her readers. She writes science fiction, fantasy, and inspirational fiction. Her short stories have appeared in over twenty anthologies and magazines. In 2022, she joined the Joy on Paper radio program as a Special Correspondent for the monthly Science Fiction BookBuzz. She has independently published two inspirational novellas: Little Angel Helper, a 2016 Royal Palm Literary Award winner, and The Running Girls. In 2019, Her Midnight Ride won the Silver Award in the published novelette category for RPLA. While she writes, her dog and cat do their best to distract her, which is why they star in her family-friendly short story collection and podcast, Lance & Ringo Tails. At St. Pete Running Company, she's a blogger and customer service manager. She's also a member of the Alvarium Experiment, a by-invitation-only consortium of outstanding authors who have collaborated on six anthologies: The Prometheus Saga Vol. 1 & 2, Return to Earth, The Masters Reimagined Vol. 1 & 2, and The Light Fantastic. Website www.briaburton.com
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August 4, 2020
Fabulous
Bria Burton’s short story is an amazing adventure through fantasy worlds. She has suspense and romance, captivating characters, and twists the will keep you enthralled. A fascinating read.
Bria Burton’s short story is an amazing adventure through fantasy worlds. She has suspense and romance, captivating characters, and twists the will keep you enthralled. A fascinating read.
November 25, 2020
Just didn't feel like an Alice story.
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