by Mark A. Alvarez II
“Why must I live under the tyranny of a cult bent on perverting the light’s sacred doctrine into something unclean and impure? And at what cost to whom? To sit here, waiting for him, my dear brother… Whom of which I barely remember… Of whom I know truthfully I cannot trust?” — BloodBound, pg. 17 … Continue reading Character Profile: Amarisa Linolm, Princess of Argania
“The fall of the protectors. Surely that’s why you have come, isn’t it? Because of the forces that have been unleashed on your world — our world.” Emma blew out a breath. “I see the Light Wings have chosen you as their savior. I’m not surprised — how do we look so much alike?” — … Continue reading Character Profile: Emma Sarina, High Priestess of Remena Citadel
There’ll be bloodshed, I swear it.Not a hint of mercy.There’ll be no solace.If history is doomed to repeat,This will be my price for peace,War, squall, and conflict.For the love you’ve stolen,From the innocence you’ve ridden and left behind.I’ll bring a wrath wrapped in poison.This is my promise, my word, my truth. *** My hands are … Continue reading Pledge to Justice
What does one stand to lose, falling into tides where they must choose?When the tests of our youth are more than enough to struggle through...How does one find there way within such a world? A dangerous place; one far from truth.To act and to fail;That'll leave you with nothing.To wait and to gain; Oh, that'll … Continue reading Haunted
Time was frozen, my body still and my mind wandering. I was lost amongst my thoughts, drifting as my line of sight locked onto it as it hovered over me. Its eyes opaque and shrouded in shadow, growling as I felt my face tingle and my body fall in and out of consciousness. I was … Continue reading Nightmare
"Dutybound" is a coming-of-age, dark fantasy novel providing a social commentary on the absence of empathy and altruism and rediscovering faith that's long been lost. Light Wings Epic Vol. 1 coming June 22nd, 2021 As long as there is light, there is hope. This sentiment and more abound in author Mark A. Alvarez’s debut novel, … Continue reading Texas author & entrepreneur, Mark A. Alvarez II, to launch his debut novel “Dutybound” as a summer release
Authors in Focus with James Reid A couple months ago, I appeared on a the 'Authors In Focus' podcast with author James Reid. It was my first live interview so needless to say, I was nervous. Oh so, so nervous. Especially when it came to speaking with other writers.No matter how much I prepared, I … Continue reading Driving Fantasy with a Message with Mark Alvarez on the Books and Authors Podcast
Years ago, I had the strangest dream. It was so vivid and clear, almost like watching a movie, I immediately woke up and wrote the story down, imagining it as a film. Below you will find my concept for a horror story set in my fictional ski resort town of Angelic Place, Colorado. If you … Continue reading Pour Toi Concept
To be afflicted by heartbreak's curse.To be dead or left on the wayside, there is nothing worse. Washing into these tides, solemn with regret,Wishing I had not put my pride to the test.There is nothing more to say.What ever happened to us that day? I was once the object of your affection, Now, I'm simply … Continue reading What I Could Not See
As I look into those eyes, I see a way into your heart. A door into this dark space, Where a light can be made; Such a dangerous place, But a worthy escape.It's coming,Somewhat of a calling.I can't say what...But it comes and goes,Like a whisper, an echo, or the falling snow.Somehow, I just know.This … Continue reading Falling For You