“Do you think the data is real?” Sean asked. We were walking through the short dim hallway side by side. Beast trailed me, and Gorvar trotted by Sean’s side. The two animals had decided to ignore each other’s existence, concentrating on guarding us instead. “Kosandion is Caldenia’s nephew, so he’s devious enough to manufacture this
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Intergalactic Bachelor Vote
The citizens of the Dominion have had their say, now is the turn of the Book Devouring Horde! In the ring today, 12 official candidates and one surprise crowd vote: Name: Nycati of the Gaheas Description: lithe, long limbs, long violet hair, androgynous, can melt a sapient mind Harmony &: Artistic Beauty Keywords: Psionic Elf
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Chapter 13
I stood on the balcony in Kosandion’s private quarters and watched Resven struggle to contain his irritation at my presence. Being included in a very private discussion of the Dominion’s state secrets wasn’t in my plans, but Kosandion requested my attendance during the breakfast, and here we were. I had built the Dominion suite to
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Chapter 12
When we last left Dina, Sean, and the Inn, Kosandion was still looking for his spouse. The introduction ceremony had finished, everyone had dinner, and we learned about the collective empathy of the Dominion citizens. Dina recalled the complete emotional breakdown the Dominion guests experienced at her parents’ inn when they learned that Caldenia murdered
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Admin Note: Innkeeper Delayed
We had an animal emergency today. PSA: snow globes contain antifreeze in the amounts highly toxic to cats. If for example, the cat breaks a snow globe, and the liquid splashes on their paw, and they lick it, it’s enough to kill them. Ethylene glycol causes irreversible renal failure. It’s 10:34 pm as I type
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One Fell Sweep on Graphic Audio
Hi everyone, Mod R here with a second post for today. One Fell Sweep is live on the Graphic Audio app! I have been lucky enough to hear some clips, such as Cookie’s negotiation with the Muckrats (epic fart gun!) and Wing’s stabbing of the statuette and I’m ob-sessed! Best one yet, in my humble
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Chapter 11 Part 2
We have a small announcement for you this morning. Sweep of the Heart has exceeded the novella length. Therefore it is now SWEEP OF THE HEART, a novel. The Story So Far: Kosandion, the Sovereign of 7 Star Dominion, had arrived to the inn to begin the selection of his future spouse. He is assisted
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Intergalactic Bachelor: The Reckoning
By popular demand, a summary of the Sweep of the Heart story so far, with a list of all the spouse candidates and their delegations. Obviously, only spoilers ahead for those who are not reading along. Story so far… A werewolf nuisance brings news of Wilmos being kidnapped, just as Dina and Sean are settling
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Chapter 11 Part 1
Kosandion was an excellent orator. His diction was perfect, his voice modulated to carry through the space without sounding harsh but conveying just the right amount of gravitas to underscore the importance of every word. “We all know why we are here, but I shall reiterate for the record.” Oh, it was all about the
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Chapter 10 Part 2
The Grand Ballroom was full. I stood to the left of the throne, at the edge of the raised platform. Sean stood at the opposite side of the room to the right of the entrance. Between us, positioned in rough clumps, waited the twelve delegations, each clustered around their spousal candidates. We arranged them in
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Chapter 10 Part 1
The portal swirled with pale green. “Here we go,” I murmured. It was the delegation arrival day, and the four of us waited, positioned around the portal, Sean and I directly in front, Gaston on the left, and Tony on the right. Sean and I wore our robes, Tony opted for a plain brown robe
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Chapter 9 Part 2
“It all started in childhood, you see.” Gaston sipped his wine. We were back in the Ocean Dining Room at the same table in the same seats, with the addition of Cookie, who was treated to his own serving of the “delicious duck.” His posse was settling in their rooms and would come to dine
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