When I did go to the library it was nice and sunny out, but there were some clouds on the horizon that were growing darker by the moment. The library itself was cool and quiet, there wasn’t a soula round, none that I could see anyways.
“Alright little book, time ot put you back,” I murmured to myself as I took the third book of the Alyssa series from my bag. “Back onto your little shelf you-” I stopped, dead cold in my tracks. The shelf was empty. The Alyssa series was nowhere...
2023-07-08 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Once in a while, Reverence will receive a large crate from friends who are outside the village. It’s usually filled with all sorts of things, ranging from basic supplies, to special fabrics, ceramics, and sometimes jewelry. But more than often, it has a small collection of books inside. It prompted Reverence to build a small library sometime ago and set it up in the family portion of the village.
I often take the kids there whenever Rings and Ebert are both busy. It’s a nice way to ...
2023-07-08 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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You sat on the edge of the bed, adjusting the robe as it felt tight around your waist. You think back upon your uniform. Was it even yours? Did you have the correct locker at all? You glanced around the room, feeling the darkness and the many boxes encroaching upon you.
The numbness in your limbs had gone into your fingers and toes now. You flexed your fingers, noticing a scar along the back of your hand. You had never had a scar there before. It lo...
2023-07-08 19:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Once in a while, Reverence will receive a large crate from friends who are outside the village. It’s usually filled with all sorts of things, ranging from basic supplies, to special fabrics, ceramics, and sometimes jewelry. But more than often, it has a small collection of books inside. It prompted Reverence to build a small library sometime ago and set it up in the family portion of the village.
I often take the kids there whenever Rings and Ebert are both busy. It’s a nice way to ...
2023-07-05 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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“Oh my, looks like it’s supposed to snow this weekend,” your grandmother said, plucking you from your deep thoughts.
You turned from the window, which was framed by the poplar trees just outside. “It’s supposed to be Halloween this weekend. What are you talking about snow?”
She rolled her eyes like a teenager. “Just what I said! It’s going to snow.”
You frowned at her, stirring your coffee while you tried to figure out if this was one of her grand pranks, o...
2023-07-05 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Something was wrong. You shouldn't have been able to wake up by now. Your cryostasis should have lasted the whole journey, and you would have been woken by your commanding officer. Instead, you woke to the flashing red lights and warning alarms that something had gone wrong.
You sat up out of your pod, groaning in pain. “Fukcing hell. Did we crash or something?” Prickles ran down your arms and the back of your neck as you moved. Your legs ...
2023-07-05 19:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“Oh my, looks like it’s supposed to snow this weekend,” your grandmother said, plucking you from your deep thoughts.
You turned from the window, which was framed by the poplar trees just outside. “It’s supposed to be Halloween this weekend. What are you talking about snow?”
She rolled her eyes like a teenager. “Just what I said! It’s going to snow.”
You frowned at her, stirring your coffee while you tried to figure out if this was one of her grand pranks, o...
2023-07-01 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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How the hell am I supposed to do this? I’ve always been good with words, but I’ve never had to use my words in this sort of way before. This blank page in my journal keeps glaring at me, growing ever brighter, more noticeable with every passing second.
Why did I agree to writing our own vows? I know we aren’t having a traditional wedding. Considering our two widely varying backgrounds, we thought it would be nice to have the most basic of wedding, then have the reception be the re...
2023-07-01 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Seven:
Obresh is flanked by the Cobra Strait to the west and the ocean to the south, so the winter winds that blow through are exceedingly cold. Back home in Sothen, the winds were much gentler. Here, the bitter winds and my new home fill me with this strange, new feeling. I’m still getting used to being treated so warmly and lovingly by Ozren. There are days I even struggle to accept it. The nagging voices I’ve heard all my life are beginning to quiet, but they’re still s...
2023-06-30 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Featuring artwork by MonoFlax/MaxSpite
2023-06-28 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Seven:
Obresh is flanked by the Cobra Strait to the west and the ocean to the south, so the winter winds that blow through are exceedingly cold. Back home in Sothen, the winds were much gentler. Here, the bitter winds and my new home fill me with this strange, new feeling. I’m still getting used to being treated so warmly and lovingly by Ozren. There are days I even struggle to accept it. The nagging voices I’ve heard all my life are beginning to quiet, but they’re still s...
2023-06-28 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Six:
Ozren bought me new boots so that I could travel into Obresh during the cold seasons. I was a bit excited as I hadn’t been since it started getting cold out. I missed Meggie and Mr. Bodkin, so I made treats to take to the Odd Strawberry. I also had all the money I had been saving with me. I had been keeping it hidden away like I used to. But now, I thought, it would be the perfect time to buy something rather than hold on to it.
Since the Odd Strawberry wasn’t ope...
2023-06-27 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Six:
Ozren bought me new boots so that I could travel into Obresh during the cold seasons. I was a bit excited as I hadn’t been since it started getting cold out. I missed Meggie and Mr. Bodkin, so I made treats to take to the Odd Strawberry. I also had all the money I had been saving with me. I had been keeping it hidden away like I used to. But now, I thought, it would be the perfect time to buy something rather than hold on to it.
Since the Odd Strawberry wasn’t ope...
2023-06-24 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Five:
The sound of Ozren chopping wood stirred me from my slumber. As I started to push the blankets away I was aware of how chilly the air was. I went to crawl back under but I thought of how cold it must actually be to make the bedroom this way. And knowing Ozren, I knew what I would see when I looked out the window.
I got out of bed and pulled aside the curtains. Sure enough, he’s out there in nothing but his britches when there is a sheen of ice over everything. It...
2023-06-23 20:00:21 +0000 UTC
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It's July, which means it's my birthday month! To celebrate I'm sending out a huge, special mail out filled with more goodies than you can shake a birthday cake on.
First off every one will be receiving my first ever sticker sheet! Featuring the monster mallows design by @belle-the-witch.
Then we've got a Hephaestus sticker by @chopshoppar, the famous Momo peach by @kattorsart and the infamous eggplant by me!
On top of those you will all be sharing in my birthday fun with me...
2023-06-22 19:32:49 +0000 UTC
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Features artwork by Shadw Flyer
2023-06-21 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Five:
The sound of Ozren chopping wood stirred me from my slumber. As I started to push the blankets away I was aware of how chilly the air was. I went to crawl back under but I thought of how cold it must actually be to make the bedroom this way. And knowing Ozren, I knew what I would see when I looked out the window.
I got out of bed and pulled aside the curtains. Sure enough, he’s out there in nothing but his britches when there is a sheen of ice over everything. It...
2023-06-21 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Four:
Summer gave way to fall, and with it there was a chill in the air. The mornings and evenings were crisp, while the afternoons still held a balmy warmth. The reaping was in the distance, but Ozren was still right in front of me. We had grown closer, and I had become much more comfortable in the home we shared.
Despite this I found myself waking at strange hours of the night and found it impossible to fall back to sleep. All I could do was lie there in that big bed and...
2023-06-20 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Four:
Summer gave way to fall, and with it there was a chill in the air. The mornings and evenings were crisp, while the afternoons still held a balmy warmth. The reaping was in the distance, but Ozren was still right in front of me. We had grown closer, and I had become much more comfortable in the home we shared.
Despite this I found myself waking at strange hours of the night and found it impossible to fall back to sleep. All I could do was lie there in that big bed and...
2023-06-17 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Three:
My first night with Ozren was a rough one. I had gotten used to sleeping in many places during my journey here, and I figured I could sleep anywhere. But Ozren’s massive bed felt like an island, and all around me was danger.
I slept alone, and Ozren slept elsewhere. I tossed and turned all night, often glancing towards the locked door. Ozren didn’t seem like the type, but I had not not been in Obresh long, nor did I know much about the Reaping. I found some fitf...
2023-06-16 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Kogan Lumber Mill and a special quote
2023-06-14 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Three:
My first night with Ozren was a rough one. I had gotten used to sleeping in many places during my journey here, and I figured I could sleep anywhere. But Ozren’s massive bed felt like an island, and all around me was danger.
I slept alone, and Ozren slept elsewhere. I tossed and turned all night, often glancing towards the locked door. Ozren didn’t seem like the type, but I had not not been in Obresh long, nor did I know much about the Reaping. I found some fitf...
2023-06-14 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Two:
Meggie was right: The reaping eve was truly very busy. I had not seen so many people gathered in one place. It felt like something of a hazard. The bar was so crowded I must have bumped into every soul twice. I was kept far too busy to feel anxious, and so far, all fights had been taken outside so the tavern had not seen any yet.
“Oy! Rose!”
I looked up through the crowd to see Ozren waving me down. I hadn’t even seen him come in, let alone heard his bawdy...
2023-06-13 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Two:
Meggie was right: The reaping eve was truly very busy. I had not seen so many people gathered in one place. It felt like something of a hazard. The bar was so crowded I must have bumped into every soul twice. I was kept far too busy to feel anxious, and so far, all fights had been taken outside so the tavern had not seen any yet.
“Oy! Rose!”
I looked up through the crowd to see Ozren waving me down. I hadn’t even seen him come in, let alone heard his bawdy...
2023-06-10 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter One:
I had just enough money to get to the village of Obresh, and then I had to stop. Obresh wasn’t what I planned, it was still better than where I was. I could start over with a clean slate and no one else dictating my every action.
For the time being, I rented a room at a boarding house called The Little Gem House. The place is constantly filled with people, but they all seem to pretty much keep to themselves. The Little Gem is run by a woman who insists everyon...
2023-06-09 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Features artwork from Blushinmoon
2023-06-07 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter One:
I had just enough money to get to the village of Obresh, and then I had to stop. Obresh wasn’t what I planned, it was still better than where I was. I could start over with a clean slate and no one else dictating my every action.
For the time being, I rented a room at a boarding house called The Little Gem House. The place is constantly filled with people, but they all seem to pretty much keep to themselves. The Little Gem is run by a woman who insists everyon...
2023-06-07 21:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Prologue:
I am not sure why, but ever since I was little I had kept a secret savings. I was just hiding extra coins given to me by some of my father’s associates, business partners and friends. I never thought much about it. As I grew older though, my intent to save all change and allowances was much more purposeful. Whatever I didn’t need to spend, it was all tucked away.
I heard my father from down the hall. He was speaking in a pompous manner, which alerted me to company. ...
2023-06-06 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Prologue:
I am not sure why, but ever since I was little I had kept a secret savings. I was just hiding extra coins given to me by some of my father’s associates, business partners and friends. I never thought much about it. As I grew older though, my intent to save all change and allowances was much more purposeful. Whatever I didn’t need to spend, it was all tucked away.
I heard my father from down the hall. He was speaking in a pompous manner, which alerted me to company. ...
2023-06-03 19:00:00 +0000 UTC
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How the hell am I supposed to do this? I’ve always been good with words, but I’ve never had to use my words in this sort of way before. This blank page in my journal keeps glaring at me, growing ever brighter, more noticeable with every passing second.
Why did I agree to writing our own vows? I know we aren’t having a traditional wedding. Considering our two widely varying backgrounds, we thought it would be nice to have the most basic of wedding, then have the reception be the re...
2023-05-31 21:00:01 +0000 UTC
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