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November Update!

Alastor the Malinois, art by KDLF, reminding you to do your civic duty

Alrighty! I welcome to crunch time! Let’s take it from the top:

First: for the USAmericans: if you haven’t voted yet, then get your butts out there tomorrow and make your voices heard!

Now for what you actually want to read. NaNoWriMo is on full swing. I’ve already completed a chapter of ITM2 this month and got about a quarter of the way through the next one. WIP readers can see them as th...

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Becoming Monsters: I'm Blue Ch. 21

Becoming monsters is the creation of AiLovesToGrow, setting used with permission.

 

This idea comes from Amethyst Dragonfly. Oh, and before any of you ask, no this is NOT the last chapter of this tale, not by a long shot.

 

 

Chapter 21: Blue and Gold

 

“I wish to be as good a husband for you as you have been a girlfriend for me.”

 

The entire world...

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Becoming Monsters: In The Mirror Book 2, Chapter 40

Once more into the breach! Welcome, welcome, welcome to Book Two of Becoming Monsters: In The Mirror! There is still a lot of story to tell with Jay and his crew, and given I’ve literally had dreams of the ladies of the Guild sitting me down to ask when I was going to keep going and tell them the rest of what happened, I decided not to keep them waiting.

 

This is still a story of the Becoming Monsters series, by Ai Loves, setting used with permission....

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Becoming Monsters: Going Batty 2

This is a story of the Becoming Monsters Universe by AiLoves, used with permission.

 

The core idea for this series comes from Batthew, and it stars their OC Elise the Bat. This chapter also contains Leo, the OC of RetroLeopard.



Chapter 2: Cat’s Out


The bell above the door to the Bespoke Batte rang again. It had been a busy week, and Elise was feeling quite happy with herself ...

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NaNoWriMo Time!

Hey everyone!

We are a week away from the start of National Novel Writers Month! Exciting, no? I didn’t participate last year, but the year before I hit 73,000 words on the story that became In The Mirror. I’ve been working like a mad otter getting the stories ready for posting throughout the month of November, because I won’t be working on any of them normally. Instead, I’ll be attacking In The Mirror Book Two. If I get far enough ahead? I’ll move it to 2/month so that you ca...

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Wish Fulfillment

Warning: this story is not like most that I write. It is much darker in tone, and treads into dubious consent territories that I usually specifically keep out of my writings.

These tales are not in any particular universe, nor meant to be read all that deeply. I occasionally get really random ideas in my head, and need to get them out of the way so that I can do my actual writing. Some eventually clump together enough to make story chapters or full oneshots. Others… well, those are go...

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Poll: Should I post the thing?

Hello, everyone! I've made a short story, about 2500 words from start to finish. It is... not my normal tone. Much darker, and treads into non/dub-con territories. Things I usually specifically keep out of my tales. I jotted it down to get out of my head so that I could write the stuff you're actually here for (in this case next month's chapter of I'm Blue). My question to you is: should I post it here, or let it be? If you are in a tier with a bonus vote, just tell me which you voted for her...

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Quaranteam: Remote Work Ch. 13

The Quaranteam Universe is the creation of CorruptingPower, used with permission.

 

Also a huge thanks to BreakTheBar, loremaster for the side story writers and keeper of the timeline. He let me know I had a few inconsistencies that I needed to repair, and that is happening this chapter.

 

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Chapter 13: Psychology

27 August 2020

 

Not too long after breakfast, Te...

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Becoming Monsters: One Shot Stories 2

This is a short tale of the Becoming Monsters Universe by AiLove.

 

The ideas for this one came when I thought about how celebrating certain holidays would dramatically change in this universe. After all, when the thing that goes bump in the night is your next door neighbor Phil, it changes the nature of Halloween.

 

Cameoing here are several characters from TheNyxianLily’s Blood and Chlorophyll. It is not necessary t...

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Becoming Monsters: Tidbits Chapter 22

Becoming Monsters is the creation and property of Ai Loves, setting used with permission.

 

Returning this chapter are Gooey and Hush, the main characters of Stay In Vegas, the ideas for whom came from Moonwing. An enormous thanks to BronanTheLibrarian and TheNyxianLily for helping whip my ending into shape. Frankly embarrassed at how bad it was on review, glad it’s fixed now.

 

 

Chapter 22: ...

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Otter Chat: Hurricanes

Man, these have been depressing recently, huh? The picture above is about five hours old as of this posting, it is the VERY well-defined eye and eyewall of Hurricane Milton as of about noon EST. That is what is prompting this chat.

So, look. I got lucky with Helene. Couple of 1-3 minute power outs, some shingles, one tornado siren, no biggie. Milton SHOULD miss me to the south, maybe drop a few million gallons of rain and get a bit gusty around here. Thing is? Not predictable. I have be...

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Becoming Monsters: I'm Blue Ch. 20

Becoming monsters is the creation of AiLovesToGrow, setting used with permission.

 

This idea comes from Amethyst Dragonfly.

 

And before you ask, yes I’m making fun of myself for the language mistake. Thank you to the two readers who pointed it out to me, consider this my correction.

 


Chapter 20: Listening Ear


The sun rose again ov...

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Otter Chat: Politics

Hey everyone.

Really don’t like having to say this one, but here it goes. For my USA followers, election season is upon us. Early voting has opened already in several states. If you can read between the lines slightly, you probably know that I have already cast my own. I also encourage all of you register, research, and vote in all races top to bottom. Not going to get too deep into things, since despite all evidence I try to keep my politics off the page, but I do have to talk about ...

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Becoming Monsters: Going Batty 1

This is a story of the Becoming Monsters Universe by AiLoves, used with permission.

 

The core idea for this series comes from Batthew, and it stars their OC Elise the Bat. It includes an intersex main character, so if that is not your cup of tea or shot of whiskey this one might not be for you.

 

 

Story 1: Going Batty

 

The sign above the door read “The Bespoke Batte,” and...

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By Popular Demand: Simha

Have to put this under the text so that it’s not visible on previews, but the number of people who have asked if I have any human art of Simha has been astounding. Well, here she is. The artist is MsEclipsa over on The Site Formerly Known As Twitter, who specializes in Vivziepop-style character art.



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Quaranteam: Remote Work Ch. 12

The Quaranteam Universe is the creation of CorruptingPower, used with permission.

 

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Chapter 12: Laboratory Science

26 August 2020

 

For the second time in as many months, Adam unexpectedly woke up to the steady beep of hospital monitors. Other than that, though, the two situations could not be less alike. He had monitors attached, sure, but they were far fewer in number and much less invasive. N...

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Otter Chat: Recommendations

Hey everyone! Otterly here with a brief update. Okay, a couple of them, but let's get to them.

First, the reason I'm making this post at all is because Patreon has enabled Recommendations for 18+ pages. As a result, I am going through and finding ones I personally recommend to add to mine! More will be getting added over the next few days, but every one is solid and, IMHO, well worth at least a month of your time.

The other bit of news is that I have finished writing Miraculous Wo...

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Becoming Monsters: Tidbits Chapter 21

Becoming Monsters is the creation and property of Ai Loves, setting used with permission.

 

 

Chapter 21: Games of Chance

 

“I don’t like it, Todd. Nothing you’ve told us he said is right!” May was eating her sandwich with the others in the cafeteria, seated next to Todd. She was also managing to tease his crotch with her left foot while she was at it, which seemed improbable to Todd despite boun...

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Becoming Monsters: One Shot Stories 1

This is a short tale of the Becoming Monsters Universe by AiLoves, and the start of a new series of them. Whether one-shot commissions, short ideas, things that are a hair niche for other tales, or possible seeds for later series, I hope you enjoy them.

 

The ideas for this chapter came from discussions with a couple of my co-writers in the Becoming Monsters Universe, TheNyxianLily and Lokisluck. Most of the Attributes have pretty easy examples of what t...

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Becoming Monsters: I’m Blue Ch. 19

Becoming monsters is the creation of AiLovesToGrow, setting used with permission

 

This idea comes from Amethyst Dragonfly.

 

 

Chapter 19: Sunrise and Sunset

 

“Welcome to BuckStar, can I take your order?”

 

It was very, very easy for Justin to remember why he had been burning out, in the time before Abbey. Yesterday had been adventure compounded o...

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September Update

Art of Alastor by NaniCreates

It is the first of September, which means that I have completed one more lap around the sun. Yep, survived it, so you all get more writing. So, updates!

The commissioner for Going Batty has decided to make it an every-other-month series for now, so instead of it being the first chapter of my One Shot Stories I’ll post it as the start of its own thing sometime. Make Your Own Luck will be the first as a result (writing it now), which will be ...

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Quaranteam: Remote Work Ch. 11

The Quaranteam Universe is the creation of CorruptingPower, used with permission. One notable event is borrowed from Off The Grid (by BronanTheLibrarian), if you follow that story you’ll know it when you see it.

 

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Chapter 11: International Studies

20 August 2020

 

No matter the person, no matter the age, there is always a kind of awkwardness to the morning after a new member imprints into a ne...

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Otter Chat: What a month!

Hello everyone! Otterly here with a... well, can't call it a "quick" update, now can I? Going to be a bit hefty.

Today's post marks a HUGE landmark for me. The story that got this Patreon page rolling, Becoming Monsters: In The Mirror, has come to the end of Book 1. Attached is a PDF of the rough draft manuscript for the full book in PDF, and other formats will be available on request. This is what was posted here, with light edits and gathered together for easier reading. It will be pu...

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Becoming Monsters: In The Mirror Chapter 39: Gloria's Cookbook (Bonus 2)

It’s no secret to the denizens of the Becoming Monsters Discord, but all of the various amazing things Gloria cooks? Yeah, that’s all real. My wife just cooks like that. She has agreed to share some few of her recipes here, so you can all know what goes into them.

 

One note, though. This Author’s household deals with a lot of food sensitivities, and keeps Kosher besides. Jay’s… doesn’t, and isn’t. We will note alterations we make for our h...

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Quaranteam: Remote Work Intermission Two

The Quaranteam Universe is the creation of CorruptingPower, used with permission. 


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Chapter 10.5: Intermission 2. Face the Music

19 August 2020, evening


Adam heard some giggles coming from the living room as he emerged from the bedroom. What struck him first was that Callie uncharacteristically had her full work layout spread out and set up in the living room. She hadn’t even brought it out ...

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Patreon Updates

Art of Shannon by KDLF

Hey everyone! Some quick updates dropping on a Monday.

First up, I just got an email from Patreon. New subscribers coming from the iOS app will incur a huge fee to do so (30% extra). Please put out the word, if you want to subscribe to someone don’t do it from the iOS app. Go with Android, or else from the website directly. This is why I’m posting on a Monday.

In other news: I am 6/7 chapters written in my Miraculous fanfic. Once it is com...

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Becoming Monsters: Tidbits Chapter 20

Becoming Monsters is the creation and property of Ai Loves, setting used with permission.

 

 

Chapter 20: Check On Learning

 

He slept through his alarm that morning. And his second one. And Song trying to shake him awake as she realized the beeping had been going on too long. And Ghata splashing cold water on him. Thankfully, the ladies of Room 222 were not limited to these means. May dove into his drea...

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Becoming Monsters: I’m Blue Ch. 18

Becoming monsters is the creation of AiLovesToGrow, setting used with permission

 

This idea comes from Amethyst Dragonfly.

 

 

Chapter 18: Transformations

 

Central Cascadia Hospital, one of the largest and most comprehensive medical facilities in America, was in chaos. There were exactly two blessings stemming from the demonic attack that had occurred some thirty minu...

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Becoming Monsters: In The Mirror Chapter 38: The Binders (Bonus 1)

Not quite finished with this book. By request, I have two Bonus chapters of content. This is the first, a peek into the preparation and care that goes into what this guild does. The Status Pages will, theoretically, at some point, possibly be replaced by fancier formatted ones from the template of Ai Loves… just not quite yet there. Enjoy seeing the versions I have in my notes page, the only things I removed are internal mechanical notes the characters would not be able to see. Site for...

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Poll: Fifth Friday for August

Hey everyone! Super random time for this, I know, but I just realized it was coming. August has a Fifth Friday, and I'm actually in a position where I can do stuff for it. What does that mean? POLL TIME! Each of you can vote for ONE THING this time.

Got some fun ones lined up for you as possibilities. Starting with an idea I had for a Becoming Monsters class based on manipulating one's own Luck, the Karmic. A one-shot featuring one in sexy shenanigans and expounding a bit on some backgr...

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