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LMM 43: There Was Purring

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 who enjoys being the center of attention.

Chapter Forty-Three: There Was Purring

Deece reached back and soothed, “Take your time.”

As if this was all about dragons anymore. As if Jacques was still in the middle...

Paper Moon

Thank you to Alicja for this entry in the Photo Challenge I hosted last month. Her photograph includes many details from Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal. She shared, “I got her favorite tree in, though this is a Pink Serissa not a red like Kusunoki’s.” Nice! ::twinkle::

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LMM 42: I’ll Not Go Easy

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 conscience-stricken one.

Chapter Forty-Two: I’ll Not Go Easy

Jacques had long cultivated a careless nature. Not with appearances—heaven forbid—but with relationships. Easy come, easy go. But last night had been com...

LMM 41: Speaking as a Friend

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 making all the faux pas.

Chapter Forty-One: Speaking as a Friend

“ …that.” Gingko’s ears lay crooked against his hair, like they were cringing. “Word of advice. Like foxes and their tails, never question dragons ab...

Mood Stripes 105: Concealed

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with reasons. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 105: Concealed

The more Kagome thought about it, the more convinced she was that Sesshoumaru hadn’t really said anything except to demand that she stay. He hadn’t explained why.

Did secretiveness have a color?

If so, she was dipped in it.

Why hadn’t she told...

More Promptings

Drabble a Day. We’re almost through the first set of prompts for September installments of Lord Mettlebright’s Man, so here’s the next set.

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And since Inktober is where this story began (and is therefore a Tradition), I’ll point out that the prompt list for 2019 has been posted:

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LMM 40: Comforting Truths

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 blue one.

Chapter Forty: Comforting Truths

“Ready for this?”

“Do I look ready?” Jacques muttered.

Gingko eyed him critically. “You look nervous.”

“Petrified.”

“What if I told you Lapis is vegetarian?”

“I wouldn’t believ...

AUDIO: Tamiko and the Two Janitors

Release Eve. Those of you who pre-ordered the Tamiko and the Two Janitors audio book (narrated by Travis Baldree) can expect a digital delivery within the next few hours. I have my tomorrow blocked off. Who’s with me? ::twinkle::

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LMM 39: Lording it Over

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 who’s rather more large.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Lording it Over

Jacques backed into a wall and tried to climb it, only to realize that it was Deece.

Gingko arrived. “Really, Dad? You needed to do this now?”

Pale e...

LMM 38: Flight or Flight

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 the middle.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Flight or Flight

Jacques squared his shoulders, turned around, and fought the urge to flee.

“Can we further define terms?” Jacques lacked the nerve for this. Even if he were to...