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March 19, 2021
Mood Stripes 238: Cruel
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the person of consequence. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 238: Cruel
That wasn’t at all what he’d meant, but her assumption stirred his interest. “I am a consequence you would accept?”
Kagome’s scent warmed. “Don’t sound so surprised.”
Sesshoumaru frowned. “The Shikon-no-Tama is known for cruel twi...
March 18, 2021
LMM 224: Lovely
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 with good posture.
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Lovely
“English?” inquired the wolf, whose accent was entirely British.
“Half.” Jacques went for unflappable. “Good day to you.”
“Lovely weather we’re having.” A smile lurked behin...
March 17, 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 to the first few chapters of Bard & Barbarian. Ch3, “Enter the Sun Elf” just went live. Audio installments will unlock for more tiers next month.
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! Learn mor...
March 16, 2021
Mood Stripes 237: Unresisting
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one seeking acceptance. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 237: Unresisting
Her scent took on fresh nuances, all of them intriguing. Perhaps even flattering. Stealing a taste, Sesshoumaru asked, “You are pleased?”
“Surprised. I mean, what are the chances?” Her laugh was a little breathless. “It’s prob...
March 15, 2021
LMM 223: Downpour
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 in need of a hot drink.
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Downpour
Fat, frigid drops sent pedestrians scurrying. As umbrellas popped like toadstools around Jacques, he found cover under a scanty awning along the front of a tiny shop that s...
March 12, 2021
Mood Stripes 236: Steadfast
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the chatty one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 236: Steadfast
Sesshoumaru was pleasantly surprised that Kagome calmed so swiftly. He’d been hoping to encourage her toward greater trust. For the sake of their fourfold bond. More or less.
“The sky is so clear,” she remarked. “One of the nicest blues.”
...March 11, 2021
LMM 222: Taking a Turn
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 loves turning heads.
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Taking a Turn
Jacques declined the offer of a cab, citing the need for a walk after a week in bed. He knew his way around Keishi and could call on the Starmarks if he needed assist...
March 10, 2021
Save the Date
Fandom Forray. In an effort to make time to finish up some of my as-yet-unfinished fanfiction, I’ll be hosting a monthly event over on my Ko-fi account. This month will be the first round. It’ll be sort of like an open house. Drop by anytime. Hang around and chat. Suggest prompts, which I’ll use immediately, since I’ll be adding drabble chapters to one or another of my fanfics. And at the close of the day, I’ll post a new chapter to one of my novel-length tales. To give the day a “big finish...
Mood Stripes 235: Contented
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with multiple tells. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 235: Contented
Kagome couldn’t turn her head to check Sesshoumaru’s cheek stripes without—practically—kissing that cheek, so she tweaked the edge of his sleeve. Wrist stripes could tattle.
But Sesshoumaru caught her questing fingers. “Are you...
March 5, 2021
Mood Stripes 234: Delighted
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who cannot walk. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 234: Delighted
“Guess I don’t mind a wander.” Inuyasha tucked his hands into his sleeves and asked, “Which way?”
Sesshoumaru noted the care given to word choice. Not a walk. A wander. “Shishi may choose.”
Kohaku helped Kagome scramble onto Shi...
