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October 16, 2020
Mood Stripes 198: Useful
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with questions. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 198: Useful
“Wh-what…?” Kagome stammered. “Sesshoumaru-sama, what are you looking for?”
“Answers.”
“What are the questions?”
He stole another taste, this time behind her ear. “What is this?”
She wasn’t sure if he meant her or the wish or ...
LMM 176: Rehash
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 stubborn one.
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Rehash
Jacques would have followed Argent anywhere. All in the job description. Not that he needed the excuse. Still, he was barely coherent when Argent led him into his closet and indicated the ...
October 15, 2020
LMM 175: Entrancing
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 foxy one.
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Entrancing
Jacques gaped at the six-winged creature rubbing its dainty snout against Sinder’s knuckle and creaking like an orchestra of happy crickets.
Meanwhile, Argent explained, “Here—more than...
October 14, 2020
SALE!
Site-wide Savings. TeePublic, one of the places I have a shop, is running a site-wide sale at the moment. You could get up to 35% off Amaranthine totes, masks, tees, etc. Check it out!



LMM 174: Eye Test
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 dabbling in experimental sigilcraft.
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Eye Test
Jacques shook his head.
“Tsk.” Argent took his hand and traced something onto his palm. “Can you see him now?”
“Who?”
“The Ephemera in Sinder’s hands....
October 13, 2020
LMM 173: Perfectly Harmless
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 hobbyist.
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Perfectly Harmless
Deece was there in an instant. “Hold still? It is… tangled.”
“Let me,” said Sinder. “Wow. Tame much?”
Argent huffed. “This garden is filled with Ephemera.”
“Bits and bobs ...
The Bargain
Tuesday’s Tote. I’ve been adding a new fandom book cover to Goodreads & to the fanfic site each week. (Expect that trend to continue.) And as an added bonus, the revealed pattern becomes available in my Threadless & TeePublic shopfronts. Totes, masks, and note cards are available. This week we’re adding an homage to The Bargain.

Summary: Lessons learned in childhood last a lifetime. They mold young minds and shape their futures. The things that left the biggest impressions on Sesshoumaru...
Mood Stripes 197: Lazy
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who isn’t sure what they’ve found. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 197: Lazy
Kagome opened her eyes to find Sesshoumaru quite close.
He blinked lazily, then dipped down to nuzzle her hair. “What is this?”
“Erm…?”
“You are thinking of me.”
She couldn’t deny it. “You came back to us, and...
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 5: “Helping Hand” just posted.
October 12, 2020
LMM 172: Exceeds Expectations
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 sleepy one.
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Exceeds Expectations
“Are you actually drunk?” Argent bent close and patted his cheek. “You say the most shocking things.”
“Non. I surprise no one.” Jacques smiled a trifle blearily. “Least of a...