Renee Scattergood lives in Australia with her husband, Nathan, and daughter, Taiya. She has always been a fan of fantasy and was inspired to become a story-teller by George Lucas, but didn't start considering writing down her stories until she reached her late twenties. Now she enjoys writing fantasy. She is currently publishing her monthly Shadow Stalker series, and she has also published a prequel novella to the series called, Demon Hunt. Aside from writing, she loves reading (Fantasy, of course), watching movies with her family, and doing crafts and science experiments with her daughter. Find out more about her, and sign up for her newsletter on her blog.
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About Shadow Stalker Part 1
This Bundle includes the first 6 episodes of the Shadow Stalker Series.
The Hidden Truth (Episode 1)
A young shadow stalker is destined to enslave the people of the Serpent Isles, and the Galvadi Empire want this child of prophecy dead. Auren Trasks perfectly normal life is disrupted when the Galvadi invade, and she learns a startling secret about her past. A secret that will change her life forever.
The Delohi-Saqu's Fate (Episode 2)
Auren is being targeted by the Council of Elders, and the only one who could put an end to their corruption is her father. But leaving the Dark Isle would turn Kado against her.
Shadows' Betrayal (Episode 3)
After seeing the monster she will become, Auren swears not to leave the Dark Isle. Despite that, the elders are conspiring against her. To escape their scheming, she and Kado decide to explore the Dark Isle. But worse things await them in the forests.
Forbidden Love (Episode 4)
Kado and Auren survive a deadly storm, but when Auren is forbidden from pursuing love with another young shadow stalker, will it be enough to drive a wedge between her and her foster father?
Destiny Reconciled Part 1 (Episode 5)
Auren and Kado accept that they may not be able to avoid her leaving the Dark Isle. Now they have to prepare for that eventuality. Will the training be more than Auren can handle?
Destiny Reconciled Part 2 (Episode 6)
Cathnor has been arrested and is facing a death sentence. The Dark Isle is out of control, and Kado is the only one who can help his people. So he prepares Auren for the possibility that she may have to leave the Dark Isle without him and face her destiny alone, but can she leave him and do what must be done?
The afternoon passed too quickly. Kado spent some time spying on the council, so he would know what he was walking into. He didn’t discover the identity of the one running the show. All he knew was this person had taken control of the council, and he was shadow stalker, though unfamiliar to him; a shadow stalker who was appointed by Drevin. My foster father feared one of the shadow stalkers who had gone in search of my father had somehow been brainwashed, and was serving the Galvadi. If it happened to one, it could easily happen to others.
"It's nearly time for me to go," he said, later that day.
The sun had begun to set, and his plan was to leave as soon as it was dark. If things went as planned, Cali, Cathnor, Kado and I would be leaving the Dark Isle in Kado's hydrocar as soon as they returned. If he was captured, I'd be on my own.
"One more thing, Auren. When you leave—"
"If I leave."
"If you have to leave, you should use a different name." Kado glanced outside. "It's time. Remember what I told you."
I nodded and followed him out of the grotto. As he strolled away from me, towards the village on the other side of the lake, it occurred to me it might be the last time I saw him. My mother said he wouldn't die, but she also said he would not be there to guide me and we'd be on separate paths. My chest constricted, and suddenly I couldn't bear to let him go. "Kado, wait!"
He turned, and I ran to him, wiping my eyes to clear my vision. When I caught up, I wrapped my arms around him. He surprised me by returning the embrace and kissing the top of my head.
"Please be careful, Kado. I need you."
"You be careful," he said, releasing himself from my grasp. Then he turned away from me without another word.
I watched him go until I could no longer see him, and trudged back to the grotto, hoping he would return.
The Hidden Truth (Episode 1)
A young shadow stalker is destined to enslave the people of the Serpent Isles, and the Galvadi Empire want this child of prophecy dead. Auren Trasks perfectly normal life is disrupted when the Galvadi invade, and she learns a startling secret about her past. A secret that will change her life forever.
The Delohi-Saqu's Fate (Episode 2)
Auren is being targeted by the Council of Elders, and the only one who could put an end to their corruption is her father. But leaving the Dark Isle would turn Kado against her.
Shadows' Betrayal (Episode 3)
After seeing the monster she will become, Auren swears not to leave the Dark Isle. Despite that, the elders are conspiring against her. To escape their scheming, she and Kado decide to explore the Dark Isle. But worse things await them in the forests.
Forbidden Love (Episode 4)
Kado and Auren survive a deadly storm, but when Auren is forbidden from pursuing love with another young shadow stalker, will it be enough to drive a wedge between her and her foster father?
Destiny Reconciled Part 1 (Episode 5)
Auren and Kado accept that they may not be able to avoid her leaving the Dark Isle. Now they have to prepare for that eventuality. Will the training be more than Auren can handle?
Destiny Reconciled Part 2 (Episode 6)
Cathnor has been arrested and is facing a death sentence. The Dark Isle is out of control, and Kado is the only one who can help his people. So he prepares Auren for the possibility that she may have to leave the Dark Isle without him and face her destiny alone, but can she leave him and do what must be done?
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And now here is an excerpt from Shadow Stalker: Destiny Reconciled Part 2 (Episode 6)
The afternoon passed too quickly. Kado spent some time spying on the council, so he would know what he was walking into. He didn’t discover the identity of the one running the show. All he knew was this person had taken control of the council, and he was shadow stalker, though unfamiliar to him; a shadow stalker who was appointed by Drevin. My foster father feared one of the shadow stalkers who had gone in search of my father had somehow been brainwashed, and was serving the Galvadi. If it happened to one, it could easily happen to others.
"It's nearly time for me to go," he said, later that day.
The sun had begun to set, and his plan was to leave as soon as it was dark. If things went as planned, Cali, Cathnor, Kado and I would be leaving the Dark Isle in Kado's hydrocar as soon as they returned. If he was captured, I'd be on my own.
"One more thing, Auren. When you leave—"
"If I leave."
"If you have to leave, you should use a different name." Kado glanced outside. "It's time. Remember what I told you."
I nodded and followed him out of the grotto. As he strolled away from me, towards the village on the other side of the lake, it occurred to me it might be the last time I saw him. My mother said he wouldn't die, but she also said he would not be there to guide me and we'd be on separate paths. My chest constricted, and suddenly I couldn't bear to let him go. "Kado, wait!"
He turned, and I ran to him, wiping my eyes to clear my vision. When I caught up, I wrapped my arms around him. He surprised me by returning the embrace and kissing the top of my head.
"Please be careful, Kado. I need you."
"You be careful," he said, releasing himself from my grasp. Then he turned away from me without another word.
I watched him go until I could no longer see him, and trudged back to the grotto, hoping he would return.
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