Pothos snarls. “More than that. Could you not sense it?”
Hedylogos’ eyes narrow. “What are you talking about?” She asks, her sweet tone gone for a moment. “Pothos, did something happen?”
“You’re an aunt, Hedy,” Pothos sneers. “Eros went and made a child. Part of while I want to figure out where all of us are.”
Hedylogos bounces and claps her hands together. “Oh he had a baby! I do so hope it is a girl.”
“Of course you do!” Pothos barks angrily....
2018-12-19 22:00:59 +0000 UTC
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The cold brush of stone at the back of your neck makes you look up from your book. You glance up at Eros as he kneels down, tilting his head for an expectant kiss.
“What’re you doing?” You ask.
Eros balks for a moment before easing back. “I wanted a kiss.”
“I’m busy,” you say. “You know finals are coming up and it’s really important th...
2018-12-19 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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“Hey,” you cup her cheek and turn her to look at you. “You aren’t the disgusting one here. You’re a beautiful lady. The one who is ugly and nasty is the asshole who did this to you.”
She’s shocked then smiles softly. “Thank you.”
You beam brightly at her. “Now tell me, what’s your name.”
She sniffles and glances back to you. “Chara,” she answers.
You take Chara’s hand and kiss her knuckles. “It is an honor to meet you, Lady Chara,” you grin u...
2018-12-18 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Ever since you and Nerubi got engaged, it’s been a whirlwind. You hate to use such a cliche as that, but that really was what it felt like! You barely got to enjoy the bliss of being engaged before you swept off for photo shoots, interviews, and fittings for an all-new wardrobe.
You were given a makeover, something that would make you look like a soon to be princess. This wasn’t your choice, nor was it Nerubi’s. It was all his mo...
2018-12-18 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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You hesitated, not exactly sure what was happening in that moment, but it would be the first of many between you and Peter. Soon, you two were stealing away to see one another, going behind your father’s back to meet him. His kisses were strong and sweet and you couldn’t help but fall for him.
“Do you think the Krampus will punish us?” You ask him one evening. You had hidden in your father’s barn and were snuggled in the loft.
Peter chuckled, kissing the nape of your neck as he...
2018-12-17 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Maradon and I have been happy together for a long while now. Even as the Ruby Empire is turned to upheaval by war and political intrigue. Maradon’s island home has remained peaceful, protected by their control of the ocean that surrounds us.
Even still, news of the world reaches us, as Maradon enjoys hearing about the exploits of the mortals and their struggles. While they take most things with a grain of salt, there is one subject t...
2018-12-17 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Ok so the mail outs will be going in the mail tomorrow. Just one small issue, the love letters won’t be there because my printer died. So next month there will be two lover letters and this month there will be an extra print! Hope that’s ok! Once again sorry for the delay.
2018-12-16 21:06:23 +0000 UTC
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Vote for who you'd like a love letter from in January! Ruby Empire is the theme this month.
2018-12-15 22:31:19 +0000 UTC
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The sun was slow to rise when Silas got home. He opened his closet and unlocked the safe inside, his canvas bag going on the top shelf, the leather holster the second shelf, the spare set of keys in the extra drawer. He locked it back and returned to his kitchen where he prepared his coffee. Dumping grounds and water inside and plugging it in for his return so all he had to do was switch it on.
He stripped down and pulling on the shabby gray sweats he wore whenever he wasn’t working. Long ni...
2018-12-15 19:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Usually, mornings were Sophie’s part of the day, but since it was break from school for her younger siblings, they had been ruined. She was used to waking up and getting ready to peace. Having her tea, doing her hair and makeup, eating a quick but sensible breakfast, and giving Persephone her walk. But when her younger siblings, Mateo, Ari, and Stefan, were around, it was impossible.
As she stormed into work that morning with barely mascara and lipgloss on, her friend and coworker, Isla, cou...
2018-12-15 18:01:01 +0000 UTC
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“Who was your father?” You gasp. “Maybe he would-” Eros cups his hand over your mouth, pressing.
“He’s not a thing one wishes to ask upon themselves,” Eros whispers. “Our father lied to our mother, promising her beautiful creations of love. When she gave birth to stones, it nearly broke her. How could anyone love stone? How could someone hold something so cold and hard and feel love?” He moves his hand away. “It took everything in her to not give up on us,” he says. “Bu...
2018-12-14 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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The broom keeps going back and forth in the same spot as your eyes go unfocused. You stare out the window, looking at the storage shed at the edge of the property. The broom keeps going back and forth, back and forth.
“In order for that to work you actually have to, you know, move the broom!” Your mother scoffs.
You jump and turn to look at her as she smirks at you. “Oh yeah,” you nod. ...
2018-12-14 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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I’m very sorry for the delay, but I’ll be getting the mail outs mailed soon. with everything going on and the holidays I’ve been horrible at finding time. Thanks everyone!
2018-12-14 02:29:03 +0000 UTC
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“Well uhm-” he clears his throat. “We best keep on going. We’ll be there soon.”
You smirk as he steps back, knowing he must be excited and rattled. After all, the two of you haven’t exactly had any bedroom fun in a few weeks. You’ve both been tired and busy. He’s probably been thinking about it all day, and to be honest, you have been too.
The evening, very late, you pull up to the cabin in the woods. It’s small, but it looks cozy. The cold air makes you long for the wa...
2018-12-13 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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The dairy farm you work on also has a small inn where they rent out rooms to travelers. Every one and awhile you have to make a delivery to the inn. Taking fresh milk and cream so the kitchen will be stocked. You always enjoy stepping into the inn. It’s usually warm and cozy, smelling like fresh baked cookies and coffee.
The small house you and the other maids lodge in is drafty, usually smelling of sweat, shit, and ash. Becaus...
2018-12-13 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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I sigh, realizing I wouldn’t have much time to try and soothe Maradon before we approached Mythri. Sure, Mythri was queen over one of the Empire’s most powerful armies, but I doubt she had strength enough to take on Maradon. I would have to act fast to save that poor woman’s neck.
“Is she really worth it, love?” I ask.
Maradon’s eyes flash lightening at me. “She is a threat to you and me, my love,” Maradon snarls. “How can you not see it, Ariston?”
I wonder how ...
2018-12-12 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Lola and I have been dating for a long time now. Ever since first meeting her on the train we’ve been inseparable. So, for our six month anniversary, I had gotten us tickets to the comic convention in the city. Needless to say, Lola went into overdrive.
I had never considered going to the comic con. It was never my thing. I liked movies and comics and stuff like that, but it wasn’t the sort of thing that crossed my mind. For Lola, ...
2018-12-12 15:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Your mother arches her brow as she looks at you. “Hmm, well, ok.” She leads you back into the house. “I’ve got some food ready. I want you to get an extra helping today, you just don’t seem quite right.”
That evening, after putting your siblings to bed, you snuck out into the dark. You’re only in your nightgown, so the cold air easily nips at your skin. You reach the shed, stepping inside. You find the creature is standing and gazing out the window towards the woods.
It’s...
2018-12-11 22:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The dairy farm you work on also has a small inn where they rent out rooms to travelers. Everyone and awhile you have to make a delivery to the inn. Taking fresh milk and cream so the kitchen will be stocked. You always enjoy stepping into the inn. It’s usually warm and cozy, smelling like fresh baked cookies and coffee.
The small house you and the other maids lodge in is drafty, usually smelling of sweat, shit, and ash. Because the house is so drafty, it’s hard to keep it warm. So us...
2018-12-11 21:00:59 +0000 UTC
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You’ve driven out into the deepest depths of the Hearthway Forest. In the back of your jeep is a cage containing a Long Eared Bat. It had been brought to your ranger station by a young woman whose cat had brought it in one evening. The wildlife vet had taken it in, healing the poor thing until it got better.
The Long Eared bats were on the endangered and threatened species list, so you had outfitted it with a tracking device. With th...
2018-12-11 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“That’s absurd,” you scoff. “Rumors like that are disgusting.”
The other two milkmaids glance at you then walk away without a further word on the matter. When you look back up you see the tiefling woman is staring at you, the raven now perched on her shoulder.
You gasp and dart away, afraid you’ve been caught staring.
That evening after supper, you’re lingering behind everyone else. You’re not ready to go home and go to bed, even if you are exhausted. As you...
2018-12-10 22:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Waking up to the sound of the ocean and looking out your window to see nothing but a horizon of water may have unnerved some people, but not you. It has always been your dream to live on a boat or somewhere in the water. You used to play mermaid as a kid, sometimes even sneaking into the bathroom at night and filling up the tub so you could ‘sleep like a mermaid.’ Ages five through ten were hard on your parents, but it only cemented your love of the water.
<...
2018-12-10 20:01:16 +0000 UTC
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“You’re not getting too hot in that dress are you?” I ask, seeing Lola looks a little flushed.
She beams up at me. “I’ll be fine. Once we get inside it’ll be a little less sunshiney.” She glances up then huffs. “I figured if we got here early we’d not run into this.”
I look around, seeing a lot of people in cosplay. I’m not sure why I thought Lola and I would stick out like sore thumbs in our costumes.
“Look at that King Niran,” I hear someone whisper.
...
2018-12-08 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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There were many great changes that occurred to the Ruby Empire after Lord Demir took over. The War of the Crowned Jewels had brought about some unexpected consequences to the world. This included the resurgence of the Cult of the Goddess. Your father had told you stories about the cult when you were little.
The members worshipped and unnamed and faceless Goddess who represented the mother of the entire world. She gave birth to the earth, then the water,...
2018-12-08 15:59:59 +0000 UTC
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The man turns around and looks at you. In the light of the fire you see his hair is long and bright red. “You’re sweating.”
You rise from the ground, keeping an eye on him. “Who are you?”
He stands up, and for the longest time you had been so certain Big Billy was the biggest creature you had ever seen. Well, this not-so-jolly red giant could give Billy and his family a run for their money.
“Who-” you tremble. “Who are you?”
He walks away from you and steps ...
2018-12-07 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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You have a massive class project coming up, one that’s taking you to the Hephaestus Academy. You and your group are putting together everything you know to interview one of the teachers at the academy about what it’s like working there and what their particular job is.
You’ve been given the role of both producer and the interviewer. After receiving which professor you’d be filming and interviewing, you were researching th...
2018-12-07 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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“Something big,” Ezra murmurs, appearing too calm for the situation. “I want you to fetch the kitchen staff. Have then come collect this and we’ll serve tuna steaks for dinner.”
You stare at him like he’s insane.
Ezra stands up and stares down at you. “Are you going to disobey my orders?”
“No,” you fidget. “But shouldn’t we investigate this?” You point to the tuna. “Those bite marks don’t look like a sharks and how did it even get up here.”
...
2018-12-06 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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It’s usually dark as I head home. I’ve gotten used to the late shifts, it’s quiet, and I don’t get the weird stares I usually do. Being a seven-foot-tall croc monster, you’d think people wouldn’t stare. But they do.
I take the train in the evenings when I get off work, it’s easier than trying to find a ride because well...no one really wants to pick a guy like me up. Back when I had the morning shift, I used to try ...
2018-12-06 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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You see a giant stone statue before you of the Goddess. She is naked and kneeling, her arms open as if greeting a child from play. She has no face and she is missing some fingers. She is worn, nearly featureless all over. You can see the spots where she was repaired once before.
“Do you think you can save her?” Rudissk asks from behind you.
You turn and glance back at him. “I know I can,” you reply.
Rudissk sighs with relief, placing his hand on his chest. “That is all I ...
2018-12-05 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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“You’re nervous,” Spite whispers to me.
I place our hand over our chest. “Yeah,” I reply as steam floats up from our mouth.
Spite squeezes around me reassuringly. “It’ll be ok, Jack will know who you are.” He slips away from my head like a hood. I can see down on the street from our post. Below us, I see the house where Jack and his girlfriend Diane lived. I can see Diane in the ...
2018-12-05 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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