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January 24, 2022
LMM 353: Dealing with Dragons
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 insulted one.
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Dealing with Dragons
Setting a teacup before Jacques, Argent deployed a sigil and murmured, “Care to offer an early assessment?”
“Selfish. Imperious. Concerned. They remind me of you.”
“Imp...
January 22, 2022
LMM 352: The Fathers Are Strong
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 ones who are suited to their role.
352
The Fathers Are Strong
The cabal barely noticed the arrival of tea, let alone that Argent brought it. Very foxy.
While he poured, Jacques coaxed for more details about the...
January 20, 2022
LMM 351: Dragons of Yore
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 ones who literally are dragons of yore.
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Dragons of Yore
Ancient aggressions. Escalating retaliation. Tentative peace.
In short, peaceable dragons of yore had pacted with early reavers, teaching them the sig...
Bard & Barbarian
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch36, “Not Long.” Time flows differently, depending on your perspective.
January 18, 2022
LMM 350: Beauties All
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 ones who founded vivid clans.
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Beauties All
Jacques knew dragons craved compliments, so he didn’t stint. Neither did he struggle. Dragons out-lustered crown jewels and spoke in stirring tones.
“Bless me. It’...
January 17, 2022
LMM 349: In an Orderly Fashion
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 designated go-between.
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In an Orderly Fashion
Somehow, Jacques had expected more trouble from a group that had raised Argent’s ire. While not the eldermost of all dragons, Beckonthrall’s sons were honored patri...
January 14, 2022
LMM 348: Beg an Introduction
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 famous one.
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Beg an Introduction
Jacques was on intimate terms with two and a half dragons, but Lapis was a pariah and Sinder an outlier. However, Kyrie’s bedtime stories held Jacques in good stead. This cabal ...
January 13, 2022
LMM 347: Face Your Dragons
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 ones who make their escape.
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Face Your Dragons
Sinder ushered them into a room, and Harmonious shouldered his way over. “Argent. Please!”
“I think not.” Brandishing his flourish, Argent raised his voice. “I ...
January 12, 2022
Bard & Barbarian
Twinkle Press Presents | art by FoxOfTwilight
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. Ch22, “Dolly” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch18, “Rally Roar” just 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 more abo...
January 11, 2022
LMM 346: Titled and Entitled
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 sure to be a natural.
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Titled and Entitled
“Pardonne-moi?”
Juuyu’s gaze sharpened. “How is he with sway?”
Argent sniffed. “Immune. Naturally.”
Sinder rounded on Jacques. “Completely?”
“You...
