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Ferris Wheel Stories #2
Falling Worlds
He was a man on the edge of sanity, and it was impossible to know what might tip him over the brink.
When Ruby finds herself called back to the land of the Wheel, she discovers a dark secret surrounding Travelers and the worlds they save, a secret that threatens to break her. But Ruby is nothing if not resilient and she clings to hope, refusing to let despair rule her as she fights to save the worlds and people she loves.
When Ruby finds herself called back to the land of the Wheel, she discovers a dark secret surrounding Travelers and the worlds they save, a secret that threatens to break her. But Ruby is nothing if not resilient and she clings to hope, refusing to let despair rule her as she fights to save the worlds and people she loves.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2019
9 people want to read
About the author
C.P. Cabaniss
12 books161 followersC P Cabaniss lives in a small town in the southern United States where she teaches math, imagines—and sometimes writes—stories, and reads too many books at once. She is most inspired while with her horses, meditating in a historic cemetery, or exploring retired naval ships. She loves to travel and has long dreamed of adopting a nomadic lifestyle—though she has yet to determine what this would mean for her collection of books, which seems to grow by the day.
You can find her on Instagram @courtneysreads and YouTube @CourtneyReads
You can find her on Instagram @courtneysreads and YouTube @CourtneyReads
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August 31, 2019
5 timeless stars
The sequel of Worlds with Ruby, this second installment in the Ferris Wheel Stories continues Ruby's adventures in the afterlife.
Ruby had completed her task as a Traveler and found her place of rest. But her old life, her old death, had not finished with her. She had grown restless and started to crave more. After all, eternity wasn't about rest, it was about work. And she had work to do.
Pulled back into the land of the Wheel, Ruby discovers a dark secret surrounding Travelers and the worlds they save, a secret that threatens to break her. And at the center of it all, is none other than her very own Angel of darkness, Damen. Only that Angel of darkness no longer conveyed all that he was and had done.
This time, her journey as a Traveler is different; darker than ever and terrifying!
Of all the oddities of death, this might possibly be the strangest. Though in an afterlife of strange giving concrete rankings was nearly impossible.
And the stakes are a lot higher.
The Wheel itself is in danger of collapsing and Ruby is forced to ask herself: Could the afterlife die? What happened if she failed her assignment?
She is again pulled from one world into another; one more wondrous than the other; and each and every one of them in danger of being destroyed.
The flying island was my favorite and I somehow picture it like this:
Floating island by Anna Nadolynna-Harris - paintings and prints ArtPal
And the hourglass the most haunting, because of it's meaning!
"Sands of time, sands of life, sands spin fast until you're out of time."
Death by Choice - Freedomwriter13059 Wattpad
In a race against time, Ruby must cling to hope despite despair as
Sometimes reality is bleak and you have to feel that oppression to be able to appreciate the beautiful moments, which far outweigh the dark.
And she has to put up a good fight for the worlds she's come to care about and the people she loves. Because:
Sometimes good people make mistakes. And sometimes you may need to tell a dead man to just relax and breathe, to keep him from tipping over the brink into insanity.
Even more haunting than it's sequel, this imaginative little story will keep you at the edge of your seat from the very first page till the very end. Vivid and evocative, this is one of those tales, that will stay with you long after you turned the last page.
After all,...
life or death... we might as well make the most of it and see what we can do to help while we're at it.
Happy reading!
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
The sequel of Worlds with Ruby, this second installment in the Ferris Wheel Stories continues Ruby's adventures in the afterlife.
Ruby had completed her task as a Traveler and found her place of rest. But her old life, her old death, had not finished with her. She had grown restless and started to crave more. After all, eternity wasn't about rest, it was about work. And she had work to do.
Pulled back into the land of the Wheel, Ruby discovers a dark secret surrounding Travelers and the worlds they save, a secret that threatens to break her. And at the center of it all, is none other than her very own Angel of darkness, Damen. Only that Angel of darkness no longer conveyed all that he was and had done.
This time, her journey as a Traveler is different; darker than ever and terrifying!
Of all the oddities of death, this might possibly be the strangest. Though in an afterlife of strange giving concrete rankings was nearly impossible.
And the stakes are a lot higher.
The Wheel itself is in danger of collapsing and Ruby is forced to ask herself: Could the afterlife die? What happened if she failed her assignment?
She is again pulled from one world into another; one more wondrous than the other; and each and every one of them in danger of being destroyed.
The flying island was my favorite and I somehow picture it like this:
Floating island by Anna Nadolynna-Harris - paintings and prints ArtPal
And the hourglass the most haunting, because of it's meaning!
"Sands of time, sands of life, sands spin fast until you're out of time."
Death by Choice - Freedomwriter13059 Wattpad
In a race against time, Ruby must cling to hope despite despair as
Sometimes reality is bleak and you have to feel that oppression to be able to appreciate the beautiful moments, which far outweigh the dark.
And she has to put up a good fight for the worlds she's come to care about and the people she loves. Because:
Sometimes good people make mistakes. And sometimes you may need to tell a dead man to just relax and breathe, to keep him from tipping over the brink into insanity.
Even more haunting than it's sequel, this imaginative little story will keep you at the edge of your seat from the very first page till the very end. Vivid and evocative, this is one of those tales, that will stay with you long after you turned the last page.
After all,...
life or death... we might as well make the most of it and see what we can do to help while we're at it.
Happy reading!
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
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April 1, 20194-1-19
Falling Worlds is now available! You can find it on whatever Amazon platform you shop.
The first installment in the series, Worlds with Ruby is FREE on Amazon from now until the April 5, so get it while you can! You can get it at any Amazon site, but I will link a few of them below.
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWLZQDW
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XWLZQDW
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B06XWLZQDW
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XWLZQDW
3-28-19 Update
Falling Worlds is now available for pre-order! You can find it for kindle on your local Amazon site. I will leave a few of them linked below.
As of right now this is going to be the final story in the Ferris Wheel Stories. I could decide to revisit these in the future, maybe even turn them into a full novel, but at the moment this is the stopping point. I really hope anyone who reads this enjoys it!
Links:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q37M78V
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q37M78V
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q37M78V
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07Q37M78V
Falling Worlds Update 3-23-19
The sequel to Worlds with Ruby is finally complete and, if all goes according to plan, should be available for purchase on April 1st.
This story has been a long time coming, but I'm really happy with it, so I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I am making some final edits and getting the cover finished, then it should be ready to go. I will update here again once all of that is finished.
Falling Worlds is now available! You can find it on whatever Amazon platform you shop.
The first installment in the series, Worlds with Ruby is FREE on Amazon from now until the April 5, so get it while you can! You can get it at any Amazon site, but I will link a few of them below.
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWLZQDW
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XWLZQDW
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B06XWLZQDW
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XWLZQDW
3-28-19 Update
Falling Worlds is now available for pre-order! You can find it for kindle on your local Amazon site. I will leave a few of them linked below.
As of right now this is going to be the final story in the Ferris Wheel Stories. I could decide to revisit these in the future, maybe even turn them into a full novel, but at the moment this is the stopping point. I really hope anyone who reads this enjoys it!
Links:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q37M78V
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q37M78V
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q37M78V
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07Q37M78V
Falling Worlds Update 3-23-19
The sequel to Worlds with Ruby is finally complete and, if all goes according to plan, should be available for purchase on April 1st.
This story has been a long time coming, but I'm really happy with it, so I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I am making some final edits and getting the cover finished, then it should be ready to go. I will update here again once all of that is finished.
November 23, 2019
I am utterly fascinated with the worlds this author creates and I love everything about these books. Despite how short both of these stories are, nothing ever feels rushed or left out. Which honestly, I think is quite an accomplishment, especially for fantasy. Do I wish they were longer? Selfishly, perhaps. But I also think the lack of stretching and over-explaining is one of the best things about both Worlds with Ruby and Falling Worlds.
So Ruby is back to the land of Wheel. The Wheel is collapsing and Ruby has reunited with Damen. Okay, now that I'm writing this, I keep typing then deleting parts of this synopsis because I can't decide how much of what I'm writing would be considered spoilerish. Especially for a 67-page short story/novella. One of my absolute favorite things about both of these stories is how original and completely unique they are. Would it be cheating if I just said This book is awesome, do yourself a favor and read this series? Because that pretty much sums up what I'd say in any longer more detailed synopsis /review. I loved this. I also loved Worlds with Ruby. I wholeheartedly recommend.
But. But. Do yourself a favor and read the first story first. Not only is it short, it's necessary. There are so many small scenes that are intense and emotional and I don't think they would really have the same impact without the backstory.
So Ruby is back to the land of Wheel. The Wheel is collapsing and Ruby has reunited with Damen. Okay, now that I'm writing this, I keep typing then deleting parts of this synopsis because I can't decide how much of what I'm writing would be considered spoilerish. Especially for a 67-page short story/novella. One of my absolute favorite things about both of these stories is how original and completely unique they are. Would it be cheating if I just said This book is awesome, do yourself a favor and read this series? Because that pretty much sums up what I'd say in any longer more detailed synopsis /review. I loved this. I also loved Worlds with Ruby. I wholeheartedly recommend.
But. But. Do yourself a favor and read the first story first. Not only is it short, it's necessary. There are so many small scenes that are intense and emotional and I don't think they would really have the same impact without the backstory.
March 6, 2023
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my review in any way and the thoughts expressed are my own.
The second adventure in the afterlife world follows Ruby as she is tasked with rescuing her guide, Damen. After her missions in the first book, Ruby is given a resting place full of calm people and pretty surroundings. But when the Wheel appears, she knows she has been called again. Arriving at the land of the Wheel, she discovers the magical object joining worlds is falling into ruin and no one can help. Deep within her, Ruby knows that the breaking Wheel has something to do with her missing friend and she hops into a compartment, determined to save Damen.
Alone, and for once completely clueless about what to do, Ruby must venture through numerous worlds, searching for Damen. When she does find him, she is horrified to discover a man drastically different than the one she had come to know. Now, Ruby must save several worlds and the Wheel and Damen, even from himself.
It was intriguing to see more about the mysterious dark guide from the first book. His backstory and personal journey and challenges were satisfying and worth the wait. The author shows great skill in demonstrating the emotional agony and the near insanity that can cause. Watching the poor boy struggle was painful and had me even more desperate for Ruby to save him.
I loved this book and hope the author continues writing, whether in this world or another. The worlds we visited were unique as always and very fun to explore. I give it 5/5.
The second adventure in the afterlife world follows Ruby as she is tasked with rescuing her guide, Damen. After her missions in the first book, Ruby is given a resting place full of calm people and pretty surroundings. But when the Wheel appears, she knows she has been called again. Arriving at the land of the Wheel, she discovers the magical object joining worlds is falling into ruin and no one can help. Deep within her, Ruby knows that the breaking Wheel has something to do with her missing friend and she hops into a compartment, determined to save Damen.
Alone, and for once completely clueless about what to do, Ruby must venture through numerous worlds, searching for Damen. When she does find him, she is horrified to discover a man drastically different than the one she had come to know. Now, Ruby must save several worlds and the Wheel and Damen, even from himself.
It was intriguing to see more about the mysterious dark guide from the first book. His backstory and personal journey and challenges were satisfying and worth the wait. The author shows great skill in demonstrating the emotional agony and the near insanity that can cause. Watching the poor boy struggle was painful and had me even more desperate for Ruby to save him.
I loved this book and hope the author continues writing, whether in this world or another. The worlds we visited were unique as always and very fun to explore. I give it 5/5.
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