Author Archives: Brian Bixby

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About Brian Bixby

I enjoy history because it helps me understand people. I'm writing fiction for much the same reason.

Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXXV

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon’s quest to slay a dragon has been delayed as he finds his old school devastated by the vanishing sickness. Now read on . . . “Ovad.” When he briefly reappeared from the vanishing sickness, Honorable … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXXIV

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, the magician’s apprentice, is on a quest to kill a dragon. Along the way, he stops by his old school to say hello, only to find it deserted. Now read on . . . Holding … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXXIII

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon has been sent by his master, Court Magician Sarton, to get some dragon’s teeth by killing a dragon. And he got an unexpectedly warm send off from his ex-lover, Paviara. Now he confronts a highwayman … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXXII

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is getting sick of dragon’s teeth! He got into trouble while trying to find some, back a few months ago. Now his master, Sarton, wants him to go directly to the source. Read on . … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXXI

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, has encountered a rogue magician, a fairy, and an angry lover who unleashed a mob on him. If you’ve not read all that, you can find the previous chapters here. Tollon … Continue reading →

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Intermission: The witch Isobel Gowdie

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Brian Bixby

I thank so many of you readers for following the tale of Tollon, the Magician’s Apprentice, for the last thirty days. If you haven’t been reading it, the entire story can be found here. If you have been reading it, know … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXX

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Sarton and his apprentice Tollon realize that their slave Mia is actually a fairy. They are not sure what to do about it. As if they have a choice! Now read on . . . Two … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXIX

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon has just proven to himself that the slave Mia is actually a fairy! And, oh, how much it has cost him! Now read on . . . Dropping out of Mia’s happiness spell is depressing. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXVIII

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, Tollon is trying to avoid his enemies, serve his master, and regain his lady love. Now it seems the biggest danger may be Sarton’s slave Mia, who is in love with … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XXVII

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Having succeeded in his first major evocation, Tollon is quite pleased with himself. Sarton is less sure, but for once the problem isn’t Tollon! Now read on . . . “You two seem to be getting … Continue reading →

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