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May 5, 2021
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch23, “Lullaby Boy.” Imber has a crew. But there are conditions. Sorta.
May 4, 2021
Mood Stripes 249: Thoughtful
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s all up in her vitals. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 249: Thoughtful
Kagome’s knees buckled, but he held her in place.
Another long swipe. A thoughtful swirl.
She whispered a protest. “What are you doing?”
“Reassuring myself.”
With touch and taste? This was too much. She put her...
May 3, 2021
LMM 237: Certain
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially for the one with a specialty.
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Certain
Paltry poured from silver pots into china teacups, and Jacques basked in the familiarity. He and Sonnet lingered over Western-style cakes and pastries—Churlish’s specialty, ac...
April 30, 2021
Mood Stripes 248: Interesting
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the interested party. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 248: Interesting
She turned away while lowering her waistband. When she turned back, she hopped backward. Sesshoumaru had dropped to the ground. On his knees, he was at eye level with her navel.
He wore a veneer of patience, but his stripes were a w...
April 29, 2021
LMM 236: Must Love Orphans
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one on the other side of this conversation.
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Must Love Orphans
“That’s rather a long story.”
Jacques glanced down. “No, I’m not currently in possession of my pants.”
“Look here! He’s really more of a she....
April 28, 2021
Bard & Barbarian
Narrated Edition. Bard and Barbarian has been posting slow and steady over on my Patreon account. Reading along is great, but supporters on some tiers can now listen along. Ch6, “Turn on the Charm” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch2, “Friend of the Fey” just unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! L...
April 27, 2021
Mood Stripes 247: Fair
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one without backup. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 247: Fair
“Show me.”
Kagome hesitated. “We did that already.”
“I felt. I wish to see.”
“Why?”
“To reassure myself.”
“I’m fine.”
Sesshoumaru huffed. “I want to know if you still accept my touch when no one is close enough to interven...
April 26, 2021
LMM 235: Come to the Point
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who is trusted.
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Come to the Point
Argent considered Jacques a good judge of people, and Jacques liked to think that Argent was entirely correct. Unless neckties were involved. Then Jacques’ opinion was rea...
April 23, 2021
Ko-fi Event
Starting Now. If you’re into my InuYasha stuff, I’m officially starting my fandom foray over on Ko-fi. Expect updates to Vassal throughout the day. (You can suggest a prompt on the “Prompt Me Promptly” post over there.) Miroku & Sesshoumaru are my opening act. I’ll add more chapters to Vassal, but the headliner is definitely Unexpected, and a new chapter will post before I wrap up. All very low key. Drop by and chat with me there.
Mood Stripes 246: Treacherous
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the ones with scouting to do. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 246: Treacherous
They followed a creek to its source, a sheltered meadow where russet butterflies fluttered between swaying flowers.
“Rest here,” said Inuyasha. “We’ll check around. Could be there’s a hut or a cave. Or there’s a village over...
