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"Samuel Huggins Jr. Ship President South Pacific Ocean Latt 21 55. S. Long 175 W. October 20 1833." | photograph by Rusty Clark (via Flickr)

"Samuel Huggins Jr. Ship President South Pacific Ocean Latt 21 55. S. Long 175 W. October 20 1833." | photograph by Rusty Clark (via Flickr)

Creative scribblings carved from my imagination. Here there be original shorts, fan fiction, novellas, and other art forms not yet identified by science.

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Trifles Light as Air

Part 48: Her Gratified Heart (Nov. 26, 2022) | Comments

Catterntide had always been an especially joyous tradition to celebrate. There was still a great deal of fun in remembering their past celebrations and sharing it with her family.
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Long Forgotten Glory

Nov. 23, 2022 | Comments

February 10 Prompt: Any, any, crown of lilies, written for the Grimms’ fairy tale "Briar Rose."
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 47: Improving in Intimacy (Nov. 19, 2022) | Comments

Eleanor was gratified to discover several ladies with whom she could pass a pleasant hour and even a few who seemed to sincerely welcome her company.
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Anomaly

Part 2: Decaying Orbits (Nov. 16, 2022) | Comments

February 9 Prompt: any, any, on other planets, written for Pride and Prejudice (and direct sequel to "Anamoly").
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 46: A Dreamer or a Lover (Nov. 12, 2022) | Comments

The pleasantries should have been funny. Instead, a familiar wistfulness descended as had been kept at bay during the last fortnight of his sister's company.
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A Very Steady Friendship

Part 2: Confession (Nov. 09, 2022) | Comments

February 8 Prompt: any, any, best enemy, written for Pride and Prejudice.
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Past is Prologue

Nov. 07, 2022 | Comments

Two girls walk the woods near Northanger Abbey, separated by time, united in the same space. Which is alive, and which is not?
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 45: Confidante (Nov. 05, 2022) | Comments

Waking to see frost on the windowpane, of all things, undid her, and Sarah was roused by the sound of strangled sobs as her sister stared forlornly out the glass.

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