The Trailokya Trilogy: Sheol

October 13, 2017 By Captain Maiel Leave a Comment

Sheol is the border land between the poisonous Domdaniel and the rest of Jahannam. Two of the provinces stand guard beyond the storm that separates Sheol from the rest of that world.

The expanse is like a dry, dusty beach. There are no features that stand out, except the Old Man of Crete that stands in the Domdaniel well off shore. The land does not grow vegetation, but there are remains of what may have once been things like trees and shrubs. These relics exist closer to the storm rather than the water. Likely, this is a sign that the only ocean in all of Jahannam destroyed the land.

The rivers Phlegethon, Styx, Acheron, and Lethe all flow through this dead land. Each of these rivers has it’s own story and toxicity. The prince ruling this strip, colloquially called The Grave, is Azrael. He is one of the most silent of rulers, not rearing his head whenever anyone crosses his boarder. It is said that he has the greatest of sight among his brethren. Thus, their presence on his lands does not raise suspicions in him, because he can already see their heart.

Sheol is also the point where the burned down are ferried by Kharon. From there, the soul or marditavya wanders, either hypnotized by the storm or they wander the stretches of beach until something feeds upon them or enslaves them.

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About Captain Maiel

Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, K has enjoyed more than twenty years professionally writing. K attended Morrisville State College, majoring in Biology, and then continued with English and History at the University at Albany, where she gained her Bachelor’s Degree. While attending UA, K interned with the 13th Moon Feminist Literary Magazine, bridging her interests in social movements and art. Topics of K's writing often include gender and racial disparities, and trauma. In 2014, K graduated from Empire State College (SUNY) with a Masters in Liberal Studies: screenwriting (Film Studies), the politics of film, and adaptations. During her gradute work, K was the recipient of the Foner Fellowship in Arts and Social Justice, a full scholarship.
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Published novels by K include the Civil War drama Blue Honor, the Second World War spy thriller OP-DEC:Operation Deceit, and the controversial dark fantasy, paranormal series The Trailokya Trilogy. In addition to writing novels, K does screenwriting: 8 Days in Ireland and the adaptations of her current novels. A sequel to her second novel, OP-DEC, is in the research phase, while the screen adaptation is being considered for production by film companies.
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In 2015, K. Williams became an official member of International Thriller Writers, but her greatest accomplishment thus far was becoming a mother in 2017. K continues to produce commentary and art pieces on The Blue Honor Blog, publishing twice weekly. A devoted dog mom, K created Shagbottom Theater in which her dogs star as well known literary and stage personas. K is also a visual artist, producing the ZoDuck Cartoon, painting and sketching--digitally or traditionally, as well as an accomplished Photographer. Click here to see more! Whether it's cooking, IVF and Parenting, learning a foreign language, history or dogs, you'll find something to enjoy and for which to come back.
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Excerpts of K's unedited, rough drafts and other scraps of writing can be found at: KWilliamsAuthor on deviantArt.com. You can also sample her books on Wattpad.