The Last Moonicorn, Introduction

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THE LAST MOONICORN

(a tale of dark whimsy, and pies)

by Christopher Graeme

with illustrations of the imagination by you, dear reader*

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INTRODUCTION — A Note About Martians

(and why you should flee them)

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Martians! The spawn of the Planet of Blood,

swarming from craters of baked crimson mud,

scouring the planets for all things that run,

looting, and shooting for food, and for fun!

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Shuddering ships, made of jetsam and grease

Smashing through asteroids, primed to decease

any cognizant creatures attempting to foil them!

Martians will catch them, and kill them, and boil them!

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Flee from the Martians! Oh flee from them! Fly!

Flee from the Martians! Or you'll become PIE!

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CONTENTS —The Last Moonicorn

1. THE FIRST SLICE (in which a Star Girl meets a Moonicorn)
2. THE SECOND SLICE (in which a factory is encountered)
3. THE THIRD SLICE (in which some Martians prepare to bake a pie)
4. THE FOURTH SLICE (in which sacrifices are made)
5. THE FIFTH SLICE (in which vengeance is meted)
6. THE SIXTH SLICE (in which something magical happens)

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Text copyright © Christopher Graeme Winchester 2011-2021

The author has asserted his moral rights


* A thank you (and please) from the author:

The Last Moonicorn is a story that I hope as many people as possible will come to love. My ultimate goal is to have it published in fully illustrated form, though given the idiosyncrasies of traditional publishers that may prove a challenge to achieve! If I'm to self-publish I'll need to find funds to commission an illustrator before launching a dedicated crowdfunding campaign. Any tips you give through Vocal (or via my Ko-fi page) will help get me closer to making that happen.

Thanks for your support. Please do re-read the story to your friends and families (it's very much meant to be read aloud), like your favourite chapters, share (from the start of the story!) and do consider leaving a tip or a Ko-fi donation.

Much love,

Chris x

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