Episode 5: A Lesson In Pain

BySarra Cannon

Welcome back, everyone! I’m so excited to dive into Episode 5 of A Mirror of Shadows with you today. Things are really starting to heat up inside the castle, and if you’ve been keeping up, you know the stakes have never been higher for Bex and Slate.

If you’ve missed any episodes so far, don’t worry, you can catch up anytime by checking out the full playlist of episodes right here.

Join me live today for the reading of this book’s 5th episode!

Today’s Giveaway

I’m so thrilled about today’s giveaway because it’s one of my favorite series gifts ever: a free set of audiobooks for Books 1-3 of The Shadow Demons Saga!

If you’ve been wanting to dive into Harper’s world or relive the story in a whole new way, this is your chance. The winner will receive all three audiobooks to enjoy anytime, anywhere! Don’t forget, you can still enter previous giveaways and the Grand Prize Giveaway. Details here.

Remember, you can enter multiple times for maximum chances to win!

Books 1-3 of Shadow Demons Saga Audiobooks

Follow the clue below to find today’s word. For a reminder on how the Scavenger Hunt works, click here.

At the end of the day on October 31st, I’ll provide a Google Form for you to fill out (I’ll post it in the Coven on Facebook and on Discord for those of you who aren’t on FB, as well as a link in the blog post for that day). You’ll have ONE WEEK to submit the form (it will be turned off on November 7th), and I will contact the winners via email.

Here is your ninth clue:

  • Book – Beyond The Darkness
  • Chapter – Nothing Left
  • 12th paragraph
  • 15th word

Today’s Party Favor

To go with today’s theme, I’ve got something beautifully moody for you, a set of Dark Academia–inspired Reading List wallpapers for your phone!

They’re the perfect companion for cozy autumn reading sessions or your next library trip. Tap below to download and use your favorite designs.

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Coming Up Next

There are so many twists and turns still to come in A Mirror of Shadows, and I can’t wait for you to see what’s next. Join me each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as the story continues to unfold.

Coming up! We’ll be back Thursday at 10PM Eastern for another eerie night of Silent Hill 2 over on Twitch.

Then, join me Friday at 4PM Eastern on YouTube for Episode 6 of A Mirror of Shadows!

And for my Broken Chapter Society members, don’t forget! You’re invited to our exclusive BCS Breakdown every Friday right after the live reading from 4:15-5PM, where I’ll share deleted scenes, character backstories, and even deeper secrets from The Shadow Games.

If you’re not a member yet, join us here.

See you later and tomorrow for our spooky adventures & again on Friday for more of A Mirror of Shadows!

52 Comments

  5. I listen to audiobooks while I’m cleaning the house or just hanging around the house. It takes my focus from cleaning on to the book.

  8. I think I listen to audios doing everything…cleaning, driving, showering, relaxing, working, eating, walking, and playing games on my phone. I know I a weird one.

  9. I love listening to audiobooks while relaxing. I get too distracted if I’m doing anything else.

  12. You started reading while I was approaching a deadline and it was something I looked forward to each day. Now I’m just enjoying!

  13. I usually listen to audiobooks when I’m doing chores or walking on the treadmill. If I have time to sit and relax, I’ll grab a physical book.

    1. I listen to audiobooks while driving when my son is not with me and while I work whether it’s cleaning or working from home.

  16. I could happily listen to audiobooks all day, every day, but my favourite is when I’m relaxing in bed.

  20. I am enjoying this reading series so much, thank you for the giveaways and the wonderful goodies!

  22. Today was so great! Going to do a read through now to see what I missed while multitasking this afternoon:)

  25. I listen to audio books when I’m cleaning or driving long distances.
    I’m loving this story!

  26. So the first audio book I ever listened to was beautiful demons I’m not a very good listener (I get distracted easily). I listened to that driving on a solo work trip. It worked super well and I really enjoyed listening. I’m not sure I could do it with any book but I do look forward to listening to the series now I just have to figure out when to do it and not get distracted:)

  28. I love listening to audiobooks when my eyes need a break and when I’m working on the house work.

  32. I love listening the most when I’m driving to work. I’m trying to start listening while I’m cleaning as well. It helps to take the boredom out of the chores I hate the most.

  38. Episode 6 was fantastic and so was the BCS breakdown. Really loving this series and getting to know the characters:)

  43. I listen to audiobooks while driving, while on the computer, while getting dressed or getting ready for bed. I love audiobooks because of they are good, it is like I am watching a movie. Loving AMOS.

  50. I cannot believe it is already the 27th. This month has flown by and I wish we could go back and do it all over again,

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