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October 31, 2022
LMM 524: Be Honest
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 wasn’t prepared. Not really.
524
Be Honest
In an attempt to be the responsible one, Jacques had prepared a lecture—largely anecdotal, geared to intrigue, and… entirely superfluous. Sonnet proved he’d never...
October 30, 2022
LMM 523: Sleeping Furs
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’s chilled through.
523
Sleeping Furs
Cave chic had been the right choice, and Ginkgo had seen to other details. Sonnet spent several minutes grumbling and huffing his way through the blankets heaped on the...
October 28, 2022
LMM 522: Consider Me Willing
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 appreciates ambiance.
522
Consider Me Willing
“Moonbeams shine brightest in a wolf’s shadow.” Jacques looped his arms around Sonnet’s neck. “Wolvish lore is riddled with delicious euphemisms.”
Amber eye...
October 27, 2022
LMM 521: Feeling It
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 dressed for success (rather than warmth).
521
Feeling It
With a grunt, Jacques hit the ground. Again.
Cold seeped up from behind, even as warm fur pressed over him. He gratefully buried frigid fingers i...
LMM 520: Familiar Territory
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 knows what he wants.
520
Familiar Territory
Sonnet was all pounce and tussle. He leapt and spun and pinned his would-be moonbeam before letting him up to run anew.
It was flirting. Familiar territory fo...
October 26, 2022
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 along. The story is being narrated by Travis Baldree. Ch41, “Incursion” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch37, “Together We Fare” has unlocked for the Twinkle and Sparkle tiers.
New narrated chapters will arrive every other Wednesday, which means … there’s always something more to look forward to! Learn mo...
October 25, 2022
LMM 519: Moonless Night
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 truest, finest form.
519
Moonless Night
Lord, it was dark. Jacques blessed Ginkgo’s foresight as he stumbled toward the beckoning fairy lights. The flutter of cool cloth against his skin was inspirational, ...
October 24, 2022
LMM 518: Lovely Stuff
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 bare-chested one.
518
Lovely Stuff
Alone, Jacques only took a few steps toward the fairy lights in the distance before asking, “Are you here?”
“Here.” Sonnet stepped into view, clad in loose pants that swished ...
October 23, 2022
LMM 517: Carouse with Impunity
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 jitters.
517
Carouse with Impunity
“Sonnet knows I’m here. That might calm any jitters, knowing there’s a… well, I’m like a referee. Making sure things don’t go too far.”
Jacques asked, “How do you def...
October 22, 2022
LMM 516: Shame on You
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’s missing out.
516
Shame on You
“Non. The house is warded against howling.”
Ginkgo nudged him with an elbow. “Howling? Shame on you.”
“I’m hardly conversant in wolvish.” Jacques shivered as a thin ho...
