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December 15, 2020
LMM 195: Wardrobe Emergency
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 fashion rebel.
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Wardrobe Emergency
“You took these off so they wouldn’t get dirty?”
Kyrie mumbled, “I promised.”
“These are your good clothes, your father’s colors.” Jacques shook out the princely silks, ...
Mood Stripes 215: Late
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the shrinekeeper’s granddaughter. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 215: Late
The clearing no longer reeked of death. Still, recognition gutted Sesshoumaru, and he fought to steady his breathing.
“Over here.” Bypassing blackened ground, Kohaku strode toward a spot where the earth had been disturbed. Salt...
News Hound
Updated! Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound]
This Naruto fanfic updates on Tuesdays. Chapter 14: “Handsome Offer” just posted.
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It occurs to me that some of you may not be as much of a geek about Naruto as I am. And that you might apprecia...
December 14, 2020
LMM 194: A Boy of Few Words
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 impervious one.
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A Boy of Few Words
“Are you stuck?”
Kyrie shook his head and extended a flower—apology and explanation in one gesture.
Jacques beckoned, and the boy dropped trustingly into his arms.
“...
ART: Dun Nippets
Hemmed in Silver. I’ve been holding back until the short story showed up in ALL the storefronts, and we surmounted that hurdle that over the weekend. (Thank goodness.) So I am here with the first piece of Hemmed in Silver art. For those just now reading Songs of the Amaranthine, #5, I’ll link back to the Squee Post that went up on release day (in case you want to share reactions, speculations, etc.).
Dun Nippets | art by FoxOfTwilight
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It had only been a week. Florent knew he ...
December 13, 2020
LMM 193: Little Tracker
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 whos had time to build up his tolerance.
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Little Tracker
New Saga High School wasnt ready for students, but neither was it a construction site. The only workers Jacques spotted in the building were gardeners...
December 12, 2020
LMM 192: Golden Boys
Lord Mettlebrights Man
PART 2
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 whos a big boy now.
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Golden Boys
This way? Jacques had Ever Starmark by the hand. Or vice versa, since the boy was in the lead.
Yeth.
Harmonious Starmark was currently showing off...
12 Days
Countdown to Christmas. Im in the mood for more Lord Mettlebrights Man. Shall we?
::tinsel toss::
Time Skip & Timeline
Lord Mettlebrights Man has hit a time skip. We left off in the summer after the end of Bk1, and were picking up again in the days before Bk2. So roughly 2 1/2 years have passed. (Nngh. Maths.) SO! Im using this opportunity to introduce the timeline terminology developed by the Amaranthine Council. Its become the international standard for relative dates (similar to the usage of A.D. and B.C. by human historians) with the Emergence as its pivot. Both systems are in use, with the Integrated...
Finally!
Hemmed in Silver is (finally, finally) showing up in both the Barnes & Noble and Kobo shopfronts, so I have high hopes that its now everywhere. Many thanks to the host of international readers who havent had access to Songs of the Amaranthine, #5 until now.
Ive been holding back art & other surprises related to this story until everyone can enjoy it together. Reminder: Its just as important to rate & review the short stories as it is the novels. Only readers can sway the almighty...
