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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. Ch21, “Precocial” just went live for those in qualifying tiers. AND Ch17, “Tell Me a Secret” 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! Lear...

LMM 333: Good Advice

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 always where he’s needed.

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Good Advice

Once the bowl was empty, Lapis was showing glimmers of his usual joie de vivre. Hisoka reappeared, ushering Michael, and Jacques immediately surrendered his seat...

ART: Roommates

Colt and Hallow. More art for Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate, which rounds out the six who make up “Hisoka’s finest.” Boon & Moon are partners. Juuyu and Sinder are partners. And here are Colt and Hallow.

Roommates | art by FoxOfTwilight

Since When? Hallow was first introduced back in Governed by Whimsy. At the time, he was still an adolescent.

“You need to meet my friend. Hallow and I share a compartment. We’ve been friends since he was just a little guy.” Turning expectantly tow...

Mood Stripes 275: Needed

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

Chapter 275: Needed

Sesshoumaru determinedly spoke the words he’d come to say. Words he’d lived by. Words he couldn’t withhold.

“Do as you please.” But because his desire was so insistent, he also muttered, “Do not go.”

Shippo cheerfully relayed, “Whe...

LMM 332: Just the Thing

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 favors forget-me-nots.

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Just the Thing

Jacques guided Lapis to the kitchen. Sansa took one look and manhandled their guest into a nearby parlor. “Sit. I will bring something heartening.”

Jacques fear...

Bard & Barbarian

Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch33, “Finest of the Fine.” As they near the destination of their side quest, Imber tries to coax information out of local fey. The little gossips.

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Mood Stripes 274: Despondent

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

Chapter 274: Despondent

Late into the night, the haunted look in Sesshoumaru’s eyes lingered with Kagome. He’d gone off somewhere before she could explain. Just… fled.

She sighed, and Shippo reached up to pat her cheek. “Inuyasha wants an early start,” he remin...

LMM 331: Compatible Companions

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 overdue for some pampering.

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Compatible Companions

Though Hisoka and Lapis frequently came to Stately House for sleep, this was their first overlap. New possibilities. And challenges. Jacques caught C...

Every Name a Story

Pack Nickname. We’ve seen more than a few nicknames doled out by dogs and wolves alike. They’re a gift of sorts, denoting trust and belonging. The exchanging of nicknames can also be used to formalize a pact.

Do you recall which folks have earned the following nicknames?

DevotionPennyPosyHomemakerPaltryFlourishAngel

Patchy Updates

Not Exactly Lulling. I received several nudges last week, reminding me that I missed updates on some of my stories. This happens periodically, and it’s nothing to worry about. I usually try to “write ahead” so I can post chapters regularly, but I’ve caught up to myself. No reserves. And rather busy with Bk6 at the moment. Also I tend to pile a lot into November (word sprints, festive plans, seasonal mailings, extra shopping, family stuff) so I can take it easy in December. Which means … patchy u...