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Estancia Aldea Norteña

Chapter 13: Ritmo Roto (Feb. 18, 2023) | Comments

"Broken rhythm" is interrupted; disturbed; disconnected (Collins Dictionaries).
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An Ordinary Genius

Feb. 17, 2023 | Comments

January 18 Prompt: Northanger Abbey, Catherine Morland/Henry Tilney, excellent taste in muslins and reading material.
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Legend Unknown

Feb. 16, 2023 | Comments

A crossover between the myths of Anansi the Spider and Baba Yaga written for International Fanworks Day and the February Ficlet Challenge prompt "Ice OR Fairy tale AU."
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Música del Mar

Feb. 16, 2023 | Comments

"Music of the sea," a bonus Estancia Aldea Norteña vignette for my blog readers.
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Chapter 12: Fuegos Artificiales (Feb. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Fireworks," a striking display of explosive or flammable compositions (Merriam-Webster).
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Encore

Feb. 14, 2023 | Comments

In celebration of Valentine's day, a short peek into the married life of Clementine née Morse and Hiram Turley. Sequel to "A Lonesome Two-Step" set in 1898 Texas.
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Valentines and OTPs

Feb. 13, 2023 | Comments

It's a special week of daily new blog content. Today, let's look at a popular fandom trope: the One True Pairing, or OTP.
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Estancia Aldea Norteña

Chapter 11: Complicacións (Feb. 11, 2023) | Comments

"Complications," which are intricate, entangle, and embroil (Wikitionary).
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Noteworthy

Feb. 10, 2023 | Comments

January 17 Prompt: Any, any, crown of candles, written for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
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Chapter 10: Deseos Cumplidos (Feb. 08, 2023) | Comments

"Wishes Fulfilled," to bring into actuality; effect or make real (Free Dictionary).

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