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    Forsaken Ties
    Forsaken Ties
    Forsaken Ties
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    Forsaken Ties

    By J Niessen

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    Advancing to the semi-finals in the Hopscotch Tournament, Garrison pairs with an angelic titan when confronting a gladiator who controls demonic forces. A heavy sentence awaits the losing combatant. Is there hope of escape for a passing soul taken into the foreign underworld? We’ll learn of life after death, and the sprawling levels of Hell’s inglorious realms with: Forsaken Ties.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJ Niessen
    Release dateFeb 20, 2014
    ISBN9781310381560
    Forsaken Ties
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    J Niessen

    I give credit to the leadership of two great gentlemen. It’s through the teachings and inspiration of Billy D. Edson, that this vast project involving these short stories came forth.In addition I wish to thank Pastor Matt Sparks for his generous encouragement and support.The stories offered here at no cost were written while I attended a small-group creative writing class, as a student and instructor, held at Highpoint Church, of Tierrasanta, CA from winter 2009-present.After spending countless hours working on the rough drafts, storyline, the design of these episodes, and their cover art, I can take in a relaxing deep breath of refreshing air, slowly exhale, and confidently state that these stories are presentable.I give thanks once again to these two great mentors, for taking the time to go over these manuscripts, and for adding their helpful insight and suggestions. I greatly appreciate the hard work and the dedication you each have interjected in the midst of this endeavor. I will always value, and hope to exercise, the numerous lessons you have taught me.--J. Niessen

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      Forsaken Ties - J Niessen

      FORSAKEN TIES

      (Chapters 11-16 of the Hopscotch Series)

      by

      J. Niessen

      Smashwords Edition

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      Published by

      J. Niessen on Smashwords

      Forsaken Ties

      Copyright 2011, 2014 by J. Niessen

      Cover Page by J’s Art Emporium, Copyright 2014

      Thank you for downloading this eBook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the material remains in its complete original form.

      If you enjoyed this story, please return to Smashwords.com to discover other works by this author. A total of at least five parts will be released for this series. Thank you for your support.

      This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously. How He Loves is a song by independent artist John Mark McMillan.

      Author’s Note

      To recap: in the 2nd part, Tournament of Trials, we see how the supporting characters (Adelle, Opal, Charlie, Glen, and Benson) deal with their circumstances in the Hopscotch Tournament. Chapters 11-16 continue where Chapter 5 left off, with Garrison’s first person perspective.

      To view exclusive artwork, and glimpse the next short story I’m working on (Suicidal Intentions) please visit my FaceBook Page. You can find the first part of that story under Notes. While there you’re welcome to message me with any feedback you may have. If you’re interested in downloading a full version of Tournament of Trials, go to the Hopscotch Page on FaceBook, and leave a comment. I’ll message you with a promotion code to download chapters 06-10 at no cost. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!

      To Read Part 1, Lost Loved Ones, [Click Here]

      For Part 2, Tournament of Trials, [Click Here]

      [Still to Come, Part 4: Inferno’s Hold]

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      FORSAKEN TIES

      Table of Contents

      Prologue

      011: Oblivion

      012: A Pact With the Devil

      Hopscotch: Beyond Oblivion

      014: Through Sheol, Part 1

      015: Through Sheol, Part 2

      016: Through Sheol, Part 3

      * * * * *

      Prologue

      You caught my attention in the helicopter, Garrison, Adelle whispers in my ear.

      Numerous scenarios flash through my head, and the various outcomes involved with each.

      I sense she is of no threat to my safety, for now.

      Her cultured knowledge allows for her to approach me with near weightlessness.

      Having the uncanny ability to tap into the Purgatory, I locate portions of Adelle’s knowledge.

      Her words could have caused me to go deaf, when she first whispered in my ear.

      I can’t figure out what she wants as we’re here in this jungle setting, separated from our partners.

      My mind spins when she reveals: I removed the last challenger for you.

      The familiar feminine voice broadcasts Please gather your belongings and exit.

      The jungle scene fades. Together she and I stand in the plain room, I initially entered alone.

      I try to distance myself from emotions, when she starts to get undressed in front of me.

      My heart pounds furiously from inside my chest from the visual stimulation she presents.

      She gracefully approaches me bare footed, wearing a strapless white dress.

      Her hands go to my chest and to my shoulder. Adelle leans close to my ear and whispers…

      "I have to tell you, though, you used the reset too late. Benson went into the other realm first. You found a glitch in the program. It allows the two of us to exist without having to eliminate one another,

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