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Not Long Before the End
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 28 mins
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Nominated for both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, this short story introduces the Warlock, who discovers to his horror that the world's mana, the fuel that makes magic work, is rapidly dwindling. The news spells doom for magic-based society. Unfortunately, no secret that powerful can stay hidden for long.
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- Jim Stout
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Well-done!
Branson Pinchot covered the four roles entertainly and effectively. All involved did this masterpiece justice!
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Wizard versus Warrior
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- John Watson
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I want to know more
I have been a MTG fan for over a year. Great to hear where it began
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- Pearl Adams
- 07-19-22
Enjoyable Short
I always find Larry Niven stories ver enjoyable. He is one of my favorite authors of all time.
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Good but not great. Niven is a great writer but like all short stories his endings should be much better.
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Cleanly told
The main tale is a cleanly told story with a Twilight zone worthy ending. The second story is a classic that will greatly amuse any swords and sorcery fan.
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Fun
this was a fun short story and full of enjoyable banter. I could use some of those youth spells myself...
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