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Glowing Wand

With a small thump, the seat beside the solitary guy became occupied. “Yo.” “Hi.” “Want a gum?” “No.” “Suit yourself.” “Hmm.”

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Book two. Please read "Not All That Glitters" before "Not All Who Wander Are Lost."Christmas 2019 in Auburn brought with it a chance for new beginnings. Complicated relationships started to mend and different recoveries were being made. As far as Whitney York and Hollis Bogard were concerned, they knew every hardship they'd face from that point on would be easier since they had each other for support.Fast forward to May, five months later. While making the last minute preparations for she and Whitney's Christmas gift to New York for a week, Hollis gets some disheartening news. If that weren't bad enough, patching things up with her parents was turning out to be a long, winding road. Dalton's prolonged, stressful testimonies to ensure he gets more than a cash settlement from the wealthy prick who put him in a wheelchair after driving drunk is the last straw. As Hollis starts wrestling with her inner demons again, slipping downward is inevitable. Will she confide in Whitney, or risk relapsing?Since disowning her, Whitney stopped hearing from her perfect family altogether. While the lovers are wrapping up in New York, she suddenly comes face to face with Hollywood's latest headliner;Theresa, her famous sister, has died. Urged to attend the funeral, Whitney makes it clear she won't go without Hollis, the very person her parents blame for staying in Maine.Buckle in! Disclaimer: Strong mature content, graphic scenes, drug usage. 18+, please. This novel won’t be for you if you’re not comfortable with any of the above topics.2020 All Rights Reserved (you know how it goes) Please don't attempt to steal any part of my work.

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Not all who wander are lost

He caught hold of her leg and yanked backwards. She hung on and flailed both legs, kicking him in the head, the face. He fought to hold her legs down. Sweat lathered her hands. They slipped from the post. He yanked again. She rolled over to face him and punched with both fists. Her right fist caught him in the eye. He growled in pain, then threw himself on top of her, pinning her arms and legs. She screamed.She strained to free herself, lunged up to bite him. He jerked backwards. They slid down one stair. She tried to scream again. He slapped a palm over her mouth, his breath hot on her face.She fought him until they had tumbled down every stair. By the time they reached the bottom, every ligament burned. She stared at him wide-eyed, gasping for breath between his bruising fingers.She trembled violently, longed to run again but knew it would do no good. He stood at a good seven inches taller and outweighed her by at least fifty pounds. She didn't stand a chance.All she could do now was placate him. Do what he wanted... no matter what it was!

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Pregnant and Rejected by My Alpha Mate

Bastien marries me only for duty. I reject him and leave for good by faking my death. Yet he goes crazy looking for me. He says he loves me when we meet again. No! I don't buy it. I can't let him steal my child! ** "She's not yours!" The front door was locked and deadbolted, but it only takes Bastien and his Betas a moment to break past those defenses. As Bastien towers in the doorway, his silver eyes glowing with barely contained fury, I realize it's all over. Everything I've worked for these past three years is already lost; every tear I've shed and sacrifice I've made has all been for nothing. I come to stand in front of my ex-husband. Goddess I’d forgotten how handsome he is; how tall. It doesn’t feel right to be so near him without our bodies touching; it takes all my strength not to reach out to him. “Hello Bastien.” Whatever he was expecting, it clearly wasn’t this. His silver eyes stop their hungry head-to-toe scan of my body, settling on my face and blinking in surprise. I can see the gears turning in his head, piecing together the puzzle of my presence here and replacing shock with confusion and anger. “Is that really all you have to say to me?” I cock my head to the side. “What would you have me say?” “I thought you were dead!” He barks, making my wolf tuck her tail between her legs. Unlike my wolf, I have more than enough bad memories and regrets to withstand his ire. “Oh I’m sorry, did my funeral get in the way of your wedding plans?”

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Wanderers Of the Night

Sometimes there are times when your own salvation is not at all happy. For example, you managed to break away from assassins, but at the same time crossed the border of the cursed forest. Or killed the werewolf that bit you, and the first full moon, when you have to turn into a monster, is expected in only seven days. Or… when the one who agreed to help you seems more and more not a person. But maybe the latter is just not so bad after all?

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Dragon's Misplaced Mate

Blaze is the black dragon, who is the king of the dark realm. The unknown realm in the Fairy. Only a few Fae know about the existence of the biggest realm in Fairy.Blaze is powerful, fierce, domineering, minds his own business and his word is a rule in the dark realm. He is intelligent and prefers to be alone. He doesn't lack the attention of a woman, but no one ever captured his attention for more than an hour.Isabella is a human girl, who was kidnapped from her home to replace her look-alike, Arabella.Arabella belongs to a rich family in fairy, whose mother is a fae and father is a human man. Her father forced her to participate in the bridal run, where a dragon claims a woman as his bride.Isabella wakes up in fairy, all disoriented. Before she could understand what is happening around her, she is being claimed by Blaze, who usually never participates in these runs, as his bride.Will Blaze find out that the girl he claimed is not who he thinks she is?Can Isabella go back home?Will Isabella's hate for dragons become a hinder to their love?What are the reasons behind her occasionally glowing palms?Where is Koni?Or, is it someone else from his family?Will he be successful in Bela?

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Where Can I Buy A Glowing Wand For Cosplay Online?

4 Answers2025-08-23 13:24:09

If you're hunting for a glowing wand online, there are a few places I always check first and some tricks I've picked up after too many impulse cosplay purchases.

My go-to shops are Etsy for custom, handmade wands (you can ask sellers to add LED cores or NeoPixel strips), The Wand Company for licensed light-up wands if you want something that feels polished, and Amazon or eBay if you need fast shipping and lots of budget options. For import bargains, AliExpress and Banggood have inexpensive LED or EL-wire wands—just expect longer shipping and variable quality. Also peek at specialist prop stores and hobby retailers like Saberforge for high-end light effects (they do wands or batons sometimes). I often search terms like "light-up wand," "LED wand," "NeoPixel wand," or "EL wire wand" to get a wide range.

A few practical tips: always check seller photos and ask for a short video of the wand powered on, confirm battery type and runtime, and read reviews for build quality. If you're traveling by plane, watch out for non-removable Li-ion packs. I usually message sellers about return policies before buying; that little extra chat saves me headaches later.

What Batteries Last Longest In A Glowing Wand?

4 Answers2025-08-23 13:41:10

I’ve taken glow wands to concerts, night markets, and Halloween walks, and what I’ve learned the hard way is that the longest-lasting option depends on whether you want absolute runtime per use or the best value over time.

If you want the single longest runtime from a disposable cell, lithium AAs (the ones labeled “ultimate lithium” or similar) will beat alkalines by a good margin: higher energy density, excellent shelf life, and much better performance in cold weather. For small button-cell wands, lithium coin cells like CR2032 or CR2032-family batteries typically outlast silver-oxide or alkaline button cells because LEDs are low-drain and coins hold voltage well.

If you prefer a reusable route, high-capacity NiMH rechargeables (especially low self-discharge types like the famous rechargeable brands) give the best long-term bang for your buck. They deliver strong current for bright LEDs and are cheaper per cycle, but they sit at about 1.2V instead of 1.5V, so some wand circuits designed tightly around 1.5V might be a touch dimmer. Whatever you pick: don’t mix old and new or different chemistries, carry spares, and test your wand ahead of any event.

Can I Customize A Glowing Wand With Sound Effects?

4 Answers2025-08-23 02:45:41

This is one of those projects that feels magical and totally doable — yes, you can absolutely customize a glowing wand with sound effects, and you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you want.

If I were to build one right now, I'd pick a NeoPixel (WS2812) strip for the glow because individual LED control gives the best visual effects: fades, sparkles, chases. For audio, the easiest reliable route is a DFPlayer Mini (MP3 playback from microSD) or an Adafruit Audio FX board (stores WAVs and has trigger pins). Hook the audio module and the LEDs to a small microcontroller (like an Arduino Pro Mini or an ATTiny85 for compactness). Use a MOSFET or logic-level transistor to switch the LED power if you're running more than a few pixels, and a tiny class-D amp (PAM8403 or similar) to drive an 8Ω speaker for decent volume.

Mechanically, put the speaker near the wand's handle with a small hole or grill for sound, and use a frosted acrylic tube or translucent resin for the shaft so the light diffuses nicely. For triggers: a push button is simplest, a capacitive touch makes it feel futuristic, and an accelerometer (MPU6050) lets you trigger swings or specific motion patterns. If you want perfectly synced light changes to audio beats, have the microcontroller call the playback trigger and run LED routines at the same time, or use the Audio FX board's trigger pins so a single pin both plays a sound and toggles an LED routine. Start with a prototype on a breadboard, test battery life (3.7V LiPo is common), and mind heat and short circuits. It’s a fun build that teaches a ton and looks awesome at a con or on stage.

How Do I Make A Glowing Wand With Safe LED Strips?

4 Answers2025-08-23 14:57:40

I still get a little giddy every time I power up a wand I made—there’s something about a safe, low-voltage glow that turns a stick into a prop. If you want a reliably safe build, think 5V LED strips (the same kind USB powerbanks run) or single-color 12V strips if you’re careful about power. My usual recipe: a frosted acrylic rod or a clear polycarbonate tube as the shaft, a 5V USB LED strip cut to length, a tiny switch and a USB powerbank tucked in the handle, then silicone and heat-shrink to seal things up.

Start by measuring the inside diameter of your tube and choose a flexible LED strip that fits. Cut the strip on the marked pads, solder short pigtails with a JST or USB connector, and test with the powerbank before you glue anything. For diffusion, slide a sheet of vellum or sand the acrylic rod lightly; this removes hotspots. I often wrap the strip in a thin layer of white tissue or use frosted spray inside the tube for a nicer, even glow.

Safety notes I always follow: use only battery power (no mains), place wiring inside a hollow handle so there’s no exposed metal, and use a powerbank with a current-limiting circuit or an 18650 holder with a protection board. Seal with silicone to keep moisture out and balance the wand’s weight so it feels right in your hand. It’s fun to personalise with leather wraps or runes painted on, and the result will be a safe, convincing prop you’ll want to show off.

How Do I Repair A Broken Glowing Wand LED Strip?

4 Answers2025-08-23 14:30:55

There's something oddly satisfying about opening up a glowing wand and seeing where the light stops. When mine went dim in the middle at a convention, I learned a few things the hard way — so here’s a friendly walk-through that actually helped me get it back to glowing.

First, diagnose: check the power source and connectors. Swap batteries or test the battery pack with a multimeter. If the wand has an external driver or switch board, unplug it and check for visible burns or broken solder joints. Next, inspect the strip for obvious damage — a dark LED, a cracked silicone sleeve, or a torn copper trace. For non-addressable strips (often 12V with groups of three), look for cut points and groups; for addressable pixels like 'WS2812', note the data direction arrow and the 5V/data/ground pads.

Repair steps I used: open the handle carefully, remove the strip from the tube if possible, and use a multimeter to find continuity across traces. If a trace is broken, scrape the silicone coating, expose the copper, and bridge with solder or a small jumper wire. Replace a dead LED by desoldering it and soldering in a matching SMD chip (use flux and a fine tip). For addressable pixels, replace the entire damaged pixel and reattach the data line in the correct orientation. Finally, seal with hot glue or silicone and test before final assembly. Keep a fine-tip iron, solder wick, flux, thin solder, tweezers, and shrink tubing on hand — they’re lifesavers. Happy tinkering; there's nothing like that first full-bright swing after a successful fix.

How Much Does A Handmade Glowing Wand Cost To Buy?

4 Answers2025-08-23 09:51:59

My wallet winced the first time I ogled a beautifully made glowing wand at a weekend con — but I also couldn't look away. Handmade glowing wands typically sit anywhere from about $40 on the low end to $600 or more for a show-stopping bespoke piece. If it's a simple wooden stick with a pre-made LED core and a basic finish, expect roughly $40–$120. Resin-cast or turned-wood wands with embedded LEDs, rechargeable batteries, sound, or remote controls often land in the $120–$300 range. Custom commissions, licensed replicas, or wands with complex effects (color-changing LEDs, voice activation, metal inlays) can push past $300 and, for some master artisans, even reach $500–$800.

Shipping, sales tax, and customs can add another $10–$80 depending on where it's coming from and how delicate the piece is. I once commissioned a color-shifting piece and learned that detailed communication and a deposit are normal; it took weeks but was totally worth it. If you want a cheaper option, look for community makers selling at conventions or used wands in local buy/sell groups — I snagged a great one secondhand for under $70 and still get compliments every con season.

What Materials Make A Safe Bright Glowing Wand?

4 Answers2025-08-23 20:12:35

I get this excited tingle whenever someone asks about glow wands — they’re basically a tiny piece of stage magic you can hold. For a bright but safe wand, I usually lean toward low-voltage LEDs housed in a frosted acrylic or polycarbonate tube. LEDs (especially the high-quality 2835 or 5050 SMDs, or a single high-power LED with proper heat sinking) give you the brightness and color control you want, and if you run them off a USB power bank or a couple of AA/18650 cells with a proper driver, they stay safe and manageable.

Diffusion matters more than people expect: a sanded or frosted acrylic rod (PMMA) or opal polycarbonate smooths out hot spots and makes the wand look like it’s glowing from within. Use silicone end caps and a small switch with heat-shrink on all wire joints. Keep voltages under 12V, use current-limiting resistors or a proper LED driver, and seal the electronics in a small, vented compartment. Avoid glow sticks for long-term use — their chemicals are fine sealed but dangerous if punctured, and the glow is dim compared to LEDs. I’ve made a few for conventions and the combo of a USB battery pack, addressable LEDs, and a frosted acrylic core gives the best “wow” without sketchy hazards.

Which Brands Sell The Best Rechargeable Glowing Wand?

4 Answers2025-08-23 01:31:54

I get ridiculously excited whenever someone asks about glowing wands, because I’ve gone down more than one rabbit hole hunting for the perfect rechargeable piece. For cosplay sabers that actually feel like a display piece, I usually point people toward UltraSabers and SaberForge—both make sturdy, rechargeable LED hilts with good soundboards and solid customer support. If you want an officially licensed prop, Hasbro’s 'Force FX' line is a reliable pick that balances price and authenticity.

For festival-friendly, flexible glow sticks and light-up foam wands, GloFX and GlowCity are my go-tos. They tend to offer USB-rechargeable models with multiple color modes and decent battery life. If you’re after programmable, addressable pixel wands (those that display patterns and animations), Flowtoys and DreamPoi sell great ready-made options that are popular in flow-arts communities. I always check for USB-C charging, advertised battery hours, and whether the LEDs are replaceable—those three things save you headaches later.

I’m picky about brightness and durability—polycarbonate tubes and a good weather rating matter if you take things to outdoor events. Price-wise expect to pay $30–60 for basic rechargeable party wands, $80–200 for pixel-enabled pieces, and $150+ for collectible-grade sabers. I usually read a couple of user reviews and watch a quick hands-on video before buying; seeing the glow in real life makes all the difference.

Are Glowing Wand Props Allowed At Comic Conventions?

4 Answers2025-08-23 14:55:21

Con rules vary a lot, but in my experience glowing wand props are usually allowed — with caveats. I brought a battery-powered LED wand to a mid-size convention once and had it checked at the door. Security looked for loose batteries, sharp edges, and anything that could be used like a real weapon. They let me keep it as long as it didn’t have a pointed metal tip and the wiring was taped down.

If you’re planning to bring something that lights up, read the convention’s prop or weapons policy first. Common red flags are open flames, pressurized canisters, projectiles, or bright laser pointers. Most cons are fine with LED, EL wire, or fiber-optic effects, but they’ll ask you to remove strobe modes or super-bright beams that could blind attendees. Also watch battery safety: secure the battery pack, don’t use swollen lithium cells, and carry spare batteries in a safe container. I always pack electrical tape, a screwdriver, and a little diffuser (paper or translucent plastic) to soften harsh LEDs. A quick email to the con’s staff ahead of time saves a lot of stress, and being polite to the staff at the inspection table goes a long way — they want everyone to have fun and stay safe.

Who Stole The Elder Wand

1 Answers2025-01-13 03:33:41

Ah, an excellent question for a Harry Potter fan! The Elder Wand's tale is as twisted as a gnarled tree branch, with its possession changing hands multiple times throughout the series. It all starts with Albus Dumbledore, who, as we know, acquired the Elder Wand after defeating Grindelwald. He held onto it till his tragic end at the Astronomy Tower.

But here's where things get truly interesting. Remember, the wand chooses the wizard, but the Elder Wand's allegiance is to strength. Deaths or defeats can change its loyalty. So, who did defeat Dumbledore, you ask? If you're thinking it was Snape, you're not alone, but alas, it was not him. The truth is, Dumbledore had planned his own demise with Snape.

So, within the Elder Wand's perceptions, Snape was following orders, not defeating Dumbledore. Now let's take a look at the real scene-stealer - Draco Malfoy. In an unexpected twist of fate, Draco 'defeated' Dumbledore when he disarmed him at the Astronomy Tower, unaware of the prize he had just won, the allegiance of the Elder Wand. But that's not the end of the story.

For Draco, too, was disarmed and defeated. Not by Voldemort, but by our very own hero, Harry Potter. That's right! It was in Malfoy Manor when Harry wrestled Draco's wand from him, thus 'defeating' Draco and unknowingly becoming the true master of the Elder Wand. Voldemort, who mistakenly believed that slaying Snape would win him the wand's allegiance, was, unfortunately, barking up the wrong proverbial tree. The real master of the Elder Wand was, in fact, 'The Boy Who Lived' - Harry Potter! It's a convoluted tale, but it shines a light on the Elder Wand's unique nature and the concept of wandlore in the magical world of Harry Potter.