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MagicLand: A Novel

MagicLand: A Novel

A feel-good dystopian novel? Welcome to MagicLand. “A bracing dystopian tale that deftly mixes magic, evolution, and romance.”― Kirkus Reviews

2021

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White, Charles E.

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What Would a Second Trump Term Look Like?

When an American presidential candidate says he wants to “root out vermin” believe him.

Nov 16, 2023

What Would a Second Trump Term Look Like?

Nov 16, 2023

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Charles Bastille on Medium

An index of my Medium articles you probably missed

Oct 16, 2021

Charles Bastille on Medium

Oct 16, 2021

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I Took Delivery of a Baby Vampire Today

It’s 409 pages of pure madness, but I hope it gets some love anyway

Dec 15, 2023

I Took Delivery of a Baby Vampire Today

Dec 15, 2023

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Fiction by Charles Bastille on Medium

With a cheesy Table Of Contents!

Nov 13, 2023

Fiction by Charles Bastille on Medium

Nov 13, 2023

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When Platonic Relationships Begin With a Spark

The joys of a flirty platonic friendship

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When Platonic Relationships Begin With a Spark

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

How to Meet Women in the Age of Kamala

A two-step guide for the lonely hetero male

3d ago

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

It’s Not an Election, It’s a Wellness Check on America

The patient is very, very sick — can she recover?

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It’s Not an Election, It’s a Wellness Check on America

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Crow’s Feet

Overcoming Resistance to Resistance Training During My 60s

Tips from someone who hates working out but does it anyway

6d ago

Overcoming Resistance to Resistance Training During My 60s

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Ink & Tears

Should Medium Consider Banning AI Art?

An occasional thief has questions

Sep 18

Head shot of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator as rendered in a wax museum.

Sep 18

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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs

Laura Loomer and Trump Enjoy a Romantic Dinner

Trigger warning: TMI, crass language, and subject matter not meant for the kids (or, really, adults)

Sep 15

Image of Laura Loomer with a smaller, orange Trump in front of her.

Sep 15

Charles Bastille

Charles Bastille

he/him

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Author of MagicLand & Psalm of Vampires. Join me on my Substack at https://www.ruminato.com/. All stories © 2020-24 by Charles Bastille

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