Dear readers,

This is Mandi speaking. I have been staring at blank notebook paper for almost a month now, wondering what on earth to write for Joren's ordeal. I know I asked for help earlier, but I haven't gotten any! My friends have been supportive, trying to help me out here and there, but I am dead serious; I am totally and completely blocked for ideas! School is coming to an end, and that means every teacher is handing out semester projects, so I don't have as much time to contemplate the next chapter. I really, really, really (!!!) need help here – either that or I'll just continue the story without Joren's ordeal, and maybe mention bits and pieces in future chapters. But that wouldn't be the same.

I know what the idea of the ordeal will be, but I just don't know what challenges to throw at Joren. If anyone can help me, that would be wonderful. I will love you forever, and credit you for paragraphs on end in my author's notes. The basic idea is this:

Joren's afraid that he didn't change in time. The chamber is going to make him believe that fear. It will try to convince him that he's not worthy to be a knight, nor to have Kel's love. Joren will start to believe the Chamber's words (yes, I'm thinking it'll speak to him) and in the end… This is where I come in with my ideas. I can't spoil the end for you guys, now can I?!

So, yeah. If you have ideas about the ordeal I beg you to add them to your reviews or, if you want more info (or maybe want to co-write?) e-mail me at: goddess_of_strawberries@hotmail.com

Thanks for listening,

Mandi