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May 21, 2018
LAST CALL: Photo Challenge
If you’ve been meaning to get around to pulling out your camera one of these days, it’s time. No more extensions. Today’s the day! You have through Tuesday, May 22, 2018 (we’ll call that 11:59 p.m. PST) to take part. (Which I guess means tomorrow’s the day.) The drawing for winners will take place sometime on the 23rd of May.
May 18, 2018
Mood Stripes 025: Kept
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 25: Kept
Inuyasha couldn’t have explained why he wanted to keep his brother close. Or maybe he didn’t want to explain. This time, my reasons are my own.
“By the way,” he said. “At the next place, you’re gonna eat.”
“Not. Hungry.”
“You need food. I’ll hold yo...
May 17, 2018
Savvy
Kouga stared at the unconscious man in the bed with mixed feelings. I could kill him. His gaze flicked to the young woman clinging determinedly to Hojo’s hand, and he dismissed the notion. Damn… I don’t have time for this! With a annoyed flick of his tail, Kouga grabbed a handful of striped pajamas. “Hey, human! Snap out of it already!” he growled. “Beauty sleep’s over!”
—Savvy, Ch16 “Easily Flustered”
Trying for Thursday updates for this fanfic, which is Kouga x Kagome in nature. If you’re...
May 15, 2018
Mood Stripes 024: Twisted
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the piggyback partner. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 24: Twisted
Maybe fate was twisting his wishes, even without an otherworldly Jewel’s meddling. He’d coveted his father’s fang, only to know its bite. Twice. He’d become strong, only to regret his inability to die.
“Put me down.”
“Can’t do that,” Inuyasha ret...
May 11, 2018
Mood Stripes 023: Broken
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s trying. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 23: Broken
Inuyasha had no doubt Sesshoumaru could fend off a flock of crows, even flat on his back. But it had been a mistake thinking the bastard had his back. “Are you even trying?”
Sesshoumaru’s gaze wavered. “She is in the way.”
An excuse?
Shippo made ex...
May 8, 2018
Mood Stripes 022: Protected
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one in danger. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 22: Protected
Kagome was used to Inuyasha broadcasting his concern in three prolonged syllables—Ka-go-me! It was really very sweet, the way he bellowed her name, often while perilously close to death or dismemberment himself. The call held a promise—that he was...
May 6, 2018
The Five – Chibi Editions
Known and Loved (yet New). Hisoka-sensei steps into a central role in the Amaranthine Saga as a member of the Five and orchestrator of the Emergence. In many ways, he’s the same Sensei from Unspoiled. But he’s not. Not really. His role and responsibilities have changed, as have his history, his familial obligations, and the objects of his affections.
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Hisoka Twineshaft by FoxOfTwilight
The Five – Chibi Editions
Of all the Amaranthine clans, the showiest are probably the dragons. They have a certain grandeur in both appearance and attitude. And it’s safe to say they’re not afraid of color. Or bling. Among the Five, the spokesperson for the dragon clans is Lapis Mossberne.
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Lapis Mossberne by FoxOfTwilight
Photo Challenge… Challenge?
Here’s a fun twist on the Photo Challenge. Stephanie decided to take her copy of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox and take snapshots along a scenic route through … Alaska!
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If you want to show us around your corner of the world, I’d love to see!
Keep them coming! The challenge has been extended until 5/22, so you have plenty of time to enter. More details here >>
More pictures…
The Five – Chibi Editions
“The leaders of the Five Clans are doing everything they can to establish a place for the Amaranthine. Peace treaties, alliances, registries, amendments, and bills of rights are being negotiated at the international level.”
—Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox (Amaranthine Saga, #1)
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The Five are not only spokespersons for their clans, they speak for all the Amaranthine people. As emissaries for their people, they travel a great deal, endure endless meetings and press conferences, all so that t...
