COUNTDOWN 1 ⏳ LAST FULL DAY 📚

by | Nov 18, 2025 | ScrollKeepers Community News

“Final hours to JOURNEY beyond the veil!”

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From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek

Faith-building Fantasy, Sci-fi & Speculative Stories

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This is your last chance Reader–

Tomorrow, November 20, at MIDNIGHT, the Return to Me Box Set is going away.

It is truly a LIMITED EDITION, since only the backers on this Kickstarter will have the beautiful box set.

You really want this book set. You’ll love the stories and will delight in the beautiful box that houses them.

Friend, this is it—our final hours.​
When the Holy One breaks through the ordinary, everything changes. That’s the heartbeat of the Return to Me trilogy—and tomorrow the Kickstarter doors close.

Why back now?

  • Collector’s Edition Box Set (campaign-exclusive)
  • Audiobook production (Return to Me book 1: The Last Noel beautiful audiobook production–unlock the full dramatic experience
  • Backer-only bonuses you won’t find later (stickers, digital extras, behind-the-scenes)
  • Founding Backer recognition—your name listed with the project

Top rewards people are grabbing:

  • The Last Noel + Audiobook Bundle – everything Christmas in one click
  • The Superfan Tier – get the entire collection with Free Shipping!
  • Early Reader Tier – read before anyone else, give feedback, help shape the final polish
⏳ Countdown: Campaign ends in 30 hours (at midnight tomorrow-PST)​
👉 Back the box set now: Return to Me Kickstarter​

What readers are saying​
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What’s inside the trilogy?​
Three stand-alone stories where grief, wonder, and grace collide—the moment a door opens between this world and the next. A firefighter crushed by loss. A sister stalked by a voice she can’t silence. A mother between worlds, facing a choice she may not return from.

Can’t pledge but still want to help?

  • Share the link with a friend who loves meaningful, edge-of-your-seat stories

Thank you for walking with me to the finish line. You’ve made this launch a joy. Let’s close strong and bring this story to as many hearts as we can.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic moment.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Kickstarter!

Darlene

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