It was past what really should be bedtime. Shelley had to be up and out of the door in 5 hours, give or take. She hated overnight shifts. No amount of coffee could make them palatable, and 8am never came soon enough. But the pay was good. It paid the mortgage, kept her and Wuffle …
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Prompt Short Story: The Weave
CW: fighting, animal death I stamp my feet, feeling the gritty dust of the ground warm the bits of my bare feet that remained uncalloused. My armour is freshly cleaned and oiled, the smell of leather and linseed filling my nose as everything but my bare head began to sweat under the heat. I don’t …
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Prompt Short Story: Allies
Elysa was collected from Yan’s shop by a fresh-faced and eager messenger, who chattered the whole way, pointing out buildings and sights that she was far too exhausted and tense to take in. Yan provided a constant translation, which likewise meant nothing to her. But the talking was somehow comforting, so she tuned out the …
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Prompt Short Story: Cursed
Content Warnings: violent death (mentions), curse, magic, behavioural training (mentions) Fucking unbelievable. Here she is, in the middle of the goddamned night, calling to say she’s done it again. And of course what that means is “You have to help me!”. Fuck. And she knows, of course, that I’ll never say no. I can, but …
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Prompt Short Story: Endings (Of Wings & Fur #15 & final)
For a long moment, Brute’s howl hung in the air, echoing off the cave walls. Every eye turned to him as he reared up on his hind legs, spread his front paws, and howled again, before dropping back down on all fours and baring his teeth in a snarl. Waiting. Even knowing he was on …
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Prompt Short Story: Peace (Of Wings & Fur 12)
Cherry had barely begun to fill in Trina, Sofia, and Brute on what she’d seen before Al came bounding into one of the numerous barely-used rooms they were using to talk out of the way. The door burst open, Al already apologising, “Sorry, I’m sorry, you said don’t disturb except in an emergency and, uh…” …
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Prompt Short Story: Trance (Of Wings & Fur 10)
The werewolves were restless. They’d seen–and smelt–neither hide nor hair of the pixies since their retreat, and that was worrying. They had heard from Trina and Cherry, which was good–they’d driven the pixies off, wings furled in shame, and were on their way home. Alfonse in particular was unable to sit still. His hair and …
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Prompt Story – Choices (Of Wings & Fur 09)
Cobalt had reached the camp where those not on the squads had been resting. By now, everyone had returned, and she felt the eyes on her as she walked to her tent, refusing to turn and meet their gazes. Not until she was able to counter them. And to figure out how to do that, …
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Prompt Short Story: Remembering (Of Wings & Fur 08)
As soon as they were out of earshot of Cherry and Trina–the second in particular–Cobalt had given the order for her remaining squad to group up with the others, and to take them all back to the clan’s base. She walked alone through the forest as rain dripped down her neck from the leaves, thick …
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Prompt Short Story: Spirits (Of Wings & Fur 05)
Onson returned to the clan’s base, thoughtful and quiet. As their only necromancer, many of the laws and traditions that applied to others, did not apply to him, including the rule where an outgoing squad could not return until they had completed their mission. He needed time to think. This entire situation had gotten out …
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