Let's End It Here

Chapter 21

As we near the end of the 14th issue of HMN, I think it’s due time to take a look back and reflect on what we read this month.

There were quite a few holidays this month! Some significant and meaningful, like ANZAC Day and Earth Day, while others brought fun and laughter—April Fools and Easter, anyone?

And of course, as I mention every time I write this chapter, the imaginative custom chapters. Were you able to take a look at the meaning behind your wand? Or find something unexpected that caught your attention? Whatever it is, I’d love to hear it!

On behalf of the HMN team, thank you for reading this month’s issue. We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm when it comes to our magazine!

Well, I think that’s a good stopping point. Wanna take a look behind the scenes?

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Somewhere in the background, a chair scrapes back. The click of typewriters begins to fade. Slowly, half-empty mugs are gathered from desks, quills put away, draft copies stacked in a perfectly crooked pile. The newsroom, once buzzing with chatter and excitement, could only manage yawns as the clock struck the hour.

One by one, the crew begins to pack up. Writers gather their notes, editors close their spellbooks, and proofreaders, who had earlier fought over where a comma should and shouldn’t go, now exchange a tired but satisfied look.

Even the enchanted candles seem to flicker a little dimmer, as the castle winds down for the night. At last, the final piece of parchment is rolled, sealed with dark purple wax.

In a pleased tone, the head of the newsgroup speaks. “That’s a wrap, folks! The final article is over. You may now return to your regular lives—until next month.”

Written by Daphne Clarke.
Edited by Hazel Antler.
Proofread by Alannah V.