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About Tehuti
I am an amateur writer of novels, serials, and novellas. Most of my work is in the genres of fantasy, mythology, drama, occult, GLBT, and erotica. As I'm not seeking publication, I offer my work online for free reading. I'm not seeking stylistic critique so much as feedback from people who just like reading what I write. I love hearing what people think of my characters, plots, themes, etc., so if you have any comments or advice on those, feel free to share. I'm not hugely popular and often go many months without hearing from readers so I enjoy all the comments I get! My interests are Ojibwa mythology, Mackinac Island, Egyptian mythology, Jungian symbolism and dream interpretation, ritual crime, fantasy writing, and various other things you can find in my personal bio, available just to the right. Please click to learn more about me and what I'm looking for in terms of readers and potential friends. Feel free to hit me up if you're interested in any of these things, and enjoy my writing! Tar! :) |
Return To Manitou Island
TITLE: Return To Manitou IslandGENRES: Fantasy, adventure, drama, mythology. RATING: 13+ SUMMARY: Almost a year after coming home from her adventure on the magical Manitou Island, Charmian finds herself heartbroken, lonely, and wanting to return...if only the right dream would come. For she has not dreamed about the Island in months, and the last person who seems to have believed her fantastic story is now gone. Grieving and desperate for a change of pace from reality, what can Charmian do? Oddly enough, a gift left by her grandmother...a dreamcatcher...provides her means of returning--and Charmian does so without a qualm. Little does she know that awaiting her on Manitou Island is a force even greater and more evil than the vanquished Ocryana...and there will be lives endangered, dark secrets revealed, and terrible struggles to endure before she can even think of heading home again... WRITING STATUS: Completed. WRITING DATE: 2003-2005. LENGTH: 139 chapters, 605,000+ words. CONTENT WARNINGS: Fantasy violence, mild adult language, mild adult themes. COPYRIGHT: This story and all characters, unless otherwise stated in the Disclaimers, are copyright © tehuti_88 and may not be used or distributed without permission. The reader is free to print out or download a copy of this story for offline reading as long as the author's copyright information remains upon it. Please do not distribute; if you wish to share this story, send a link to this page. DISCLAIMERS: Ocryx and his "species" are © the Haunted Theatre of Mackinac Island. Certain characters such as Manabozho and Glooskap are from Ojibwa and Micmac mythology. Although aspects of this story are loosely based on Ojibwa and Micmac mythology and culture, artistic license has been taken as this is a FANTASY story. Please take note that this story was written between 2003-2005 and that my writing style and understanding of the mythology I created have changed vastly in the meantime. ADDITIONAL INFO: NA RELATED STORIES: "Manitou Island"  (prequel), "Escape From Manitou Island" (sequel), "Tales From Manitou Island" (short stories)REVIEW REQUEST: The author greatly appreciates any reviews and comments, as these let me know that people are actually reading. Please do not assume that I must get lots of comments and don't need any more, or that you as a reader have nothing worth saying, as this is not so. Be aware that I am NOT seeking publication for this story, and am not seeking literary criticism to improve my writing style, but am interested primarily in entertaining readers, so comments on plot, characterization, what the reader finds interesting or confusing, etc., are most appreciated. If you have any questions about anything in the writing feel free to ask. CONTENTS: "Return To Manitou Island: Characters" || "Part 1: Darkness Awakens" || "Part 2: Shattered Dreams" || "Part 3: The Gateway Opens" || "Part 4: How Things Have Changed" || "Part 5: Back To The Tribe" || "Part 6: The Watchers & The Watched" || "Part 7: To The City" || "Part 8: The Mad Huron" || "Part 9: Knight In Shining Armor" || "Part 10: Whose Dreams Are These?" || "Part 11: She's Got The Power" || "Part 12: Dark Revelation" || "Part 13: Misses & Hits" || "Part 14: View From The Top" || "Part 15: Into The Crooked Tree" || "Part 16: Fallen Arches" || "Part 17: Night Arrival" || "Part 18: All Bark & No Bite" || "Part 19: The Bear's Den" || "Part 20: Outsider, Looking In" || "Part 21: Pep Talks" || "Part 22: The Grand Tour" || "Part 23: Blood Ties" || "Part 24: Don't Mess With Manitous" || "Part 25: No Return Policy" || "Part 26: Leap Of Faith" || "Part 27: Follow The Bouncing Pinecone!" || "Part 28: Prisoners Of The Fairy Realm" || "Part 29: The Secret Of The Wolves" || "Part 30: Back Through The Fairy Arch" || "Part 31: Sleeping Aids" || "Part 32: The Name Of The Beast" || "Part 33: The Seeds Of Hatred" || "Part 34: Bitter Reunion" || "Part 35: Pet Project" || "Part 36: Deep In The Woods" || "Part 37: Potential" || "Part 38: The Old Dog's New Trick" || "Part 39: Invitation" || "Part 40: Too Much Information" || "Part 41: The Back Burner" || "Part 42: Reclamation" || "Part 43: Back In The Land Of The Living" || "Part 44: Realization" || "Part 45: Devil's Advocate" || "Part 46: Into The Shadows" || "Part 47: The Cry From The Grave" || "Part 48: Echoes" || "Part 49: Preparation" || "Part 50: Crossing Over" || "Part 51: Land Of Confusion" || "Part 52: A Thief's Welcome" || "Part 53: Secret Hideout" || "Part 54: The Lair Of The Liar" || "Part 55: Low Spirits" || "Part 56: Hogging All The Glory" || "Part 57: Old Wounds" || "Part 58: Fool's Boast" || "Part 59: Lonely Farewell" || "Part 60: First Contact" || "Part 61: All In The Head" || "Part 62: Dreamland" || "Part 63: Severed Ties" || "Part 64: Booby Trap" || "Part 65: Crazy Grasshopper" || "Part 66: Filling The Shell" || "Part 67: Land Of The Bear" || "Part 68: Pride & Prejudice" || "Part 69: In The Out Door" || "Part 70: Sleeping Beauty" || "Part 71: Family Reunion" || "Part 72: Deal With The Devil" || "Part 73: Stolen Goods" || "Part 74: Pressure Rising" || "Part 75: The Wicked Mirror" || "Part 76: Reality, Harsher Than Dream" || "Part 77: Return Of The Ice Chief" || "Part 78: Shelter From The Storm" || "Part 79: Careless Gestures" || "Part 80: The Road Less Taken" || "Part 81: Deaf Ears" || "Part 82: Scott's Cave" || "Part 83: The Weavers' Web" || "Part 84: Spirits Crossing" || "Part 85: Great Minds Think Alike" || "Part 86: A Spy In Our Midst" || "Part 87: Squeezing Water From A Rock" || "Part 88: Somewhere, Over The Arch..." || "Part 89: Road Of Sorrows" || "Part 90: A Secret, Unearthed" || "Part 91: Every Little Thing He Does" || "Part 92: Promises, Promises" || "Part 93: Come & Get Me!" || "Part 94: Transfusion" || "Part 95: The Second Denial" || "Part 96: Wrath Of The Ice Queen" || "Part 97: My Friend, My Enemy" || "Part 98: Fire-Juggler" || "Part 99: Fleeing Cedars" || "Part 100: Wood Run" || "Part 101: The Lost Tribe" || "Part 102: Evacuation" || "Part 103: Into The Silent Land" || "Part 104: The Vision Of The Lake" || "Part 105: Fallen Brother" || "Part 106: Coming To" || "Part 107: Return From The River" || "Part 108: My Silent Guide" || "Part 109: The Secret Of Croghan Water" || "Part 110: Bare Bones" || "Part 111: Shock To The System" || "Part 112: Tough Love" || "Part 113: Back To The Bluff" || "Part 114: The Reluctant Visionary" || "Part 115: Mind Games" || "Part 116: Out Of The Frying Pan..." || "Part 117: Pauguk" || "Part 118: Playing Orpheus" || "Part 119: Hide & Seek" || "Part 120: This Way To The Egress" || "Part 121: The Drowned Labyrinth" || "Part 122: The Return Of White Rabbit" || "Part 123: Crossed Signals" || "Part 124: Burrowers Beneath" || "Part 125: Heart Of Darkness" || "Part 126: Family Feud" || "Part 127: Fear & Loathing" || "Part 128: Stupid Is As Stupid Does" || "Part 129: The Underground Resistance" || "Part 130: Counting Chickens" || "Part 131: A Hatred Like Fire" || "Part 132: Alike, Unalike" || "Part 133: A Bitter Pill" || "Part 134: Night & Day" || "Part 135: Last Act" || "Part 136: Goodbye, My Brother" || "Part 137: RIP" || "Part 138: Farewells" || "Part 139: Always Home" Part 1: Darkness Awakens An ominous shadow arises over Manitou Island... Part 2: Shattered Dreams Charmian mourns an impending loss, and retreats into her dreams... Part 3: The Gateway Opens Charmian sets foot upon a vastly changed Island, and gets a few surprises... Part 4: How Things Have Changed Charmian pays a pleasant visit, but the greeting she gets in the woods is another story... Part 5: Back To The Tribe Charmian meets the unexpected, and heads back to the tribe... Part 6: The Watchers & The Watched Charmian learns of more change, unaware that she is being followed... Part 7: To The City Charmian and Francois head to town...but what is this that awaits them there...? Part 8: The Mad Huron Charmian meets the "Mad Huron"--but is he really that mad...? Part 9: Knight In Shining Armor Another new face appears...is this a friend or a foe? Part 10: Whose Dreams Are These? Charmian and Tal Natha meet again--but ominous news spoils the reunion... Part 11: She's Got The Power Charmian rediscovers something she had thought long lost... Part 12: Dark Revelation Charmian learns a shocking secret about an old friend... Part 13: Misses & Hits One miss on Charmian's part leads to an unusual hit... Part 14: View From The Top A run-in with a rock sets Charmian off on an odd quest... Part 15: Into The Crooked Tree Who is this who lives in the Crooked Tree?...and how does Manabozho know her...? Part 16: Fallen Arches Charmian goes in search of the Fairy Arch, but doesn't find what she expected... Part 17: Night Arrival Charmian spots an odd sight making its way to the Island under cover of night... Part 18: All Bark & No Bite What's happened to Charmian's powers--right when she needs them most?!... Part 19: The Bear's Den Charmian asks plenty of questions, but answers aren't easy to find here... Part 20: Outsider, Looking In Charmian learns something odd, while a trespasser stalks the Island... Part 21: Pep Talks Tal Natha voices his worries, while Charmian tries to allay some... Part 22: The Grand Tour Charmian takes Thomas on a tour of the Island, with rather startling results... Part 23: Blood Ties Thomas has a very good explanation for drinking blood...doesn't he...? Part 24: Don't Mess With Manitous Can't those Shadow Wolves go a day without ruining something...? Part 25: No Return Policy Charmian learns that giving something back is harder than keeping it... Click "Contact Me" to let me know what you think! This page last updated 11/11/09. Still under construction so may change at any time. |
