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The year is 1898. Rosemere House is being built, and from the moment the foundation settles, it begins to listen. Its first occupant is Isadora Thompson, a widowed cartographer who chooses solitude, whispering her profound grief to the kitchen tiles as she maps countries that exist only in memory. Rosemere, perceiving emotion as temperature, registers her sorrow as a chilling draft that settles into the floorboards. Isadora crafts the Porcelain Listening Bowl, a silent confidante for her unspoken confessions. But when a devastating, unnameable family tragedy strikes, the Thompsons, gathered around the last embers of their fire, make a pact: The Hearthlight Oath: ""We do not speak of what breaks us, lest we break entirely."" As the first generation of silence falls, and the first Ellis Greyvine begins their quiet watch, Rosemere House becomes more than shelter-it becomes a sentient vessel of profound, inherited silence, setting the stage for a century of hidden sorrows.

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Gregory Parrott is more than a writer; he embodies the very stories he's always yearned to read. Since his restless teenage years, he has crafted worlds where futuristic starships meet World War II battlefields, and ancient dragons exist alongside modern drones. By blending science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, military sagas, and fantasy, he provides readers a captivating escape through time, space, and the complexities of the human experience. Living in New England, Gregory's vibrant life in Massachusetts deeply influences his narratives. Growing up with rolling hills and rich history has shaped his creative sensibilities. Now, he balances his writing with family life, cheering for his kids at sporting events or brainstorming bedtime stories over a cluttered kitchen table filled with sketches of alien landscapes and battle maps. Outside, Gregory finds solace in the rhythm of the water. Twice a week, he joins a veterans' crew in a dragon boat on the Connecticut River. This disciplined teamwork enhances the realism of his action scenes. After paddling, he retreats to his gaming den, diving into RPGs and tactical shooters, treating these sessions as studies in pacing, character motivation, and world-building. Running also grounds him, especially in the vivid New England autumn. Every run clarifies his thoughts, with plot ideas emerging as his feet strike the pavement, creating a mental ledger of dialogue snippets, settings, and plot twists. Discipline and imagination fuel Gregory's storytelling. His early fantasies, scribbled during math class, echo the same passion that drives his current work. Years spent with veteran military strategists have refined his craft, marrying meticulous research with boundless creativity. Each chapter invites readers to explore universes where rogue AIs lead rebellions, medieval knights find portals to the future, and ordinary people become extraordinary heroes in war. His narratives resonate with the stories we all wish to hear, validating hidden dreams. With the precision of a seasoned tactician and the wonder of a child, Gregory offers a literary passport, transporting readers to extraordinary realms while reminding them that the magic of storytelling lies in the heart of the storyteller.

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