*single-hearted: sincere and undivided in feeling or spirit; dedicated; not reflecting in mixed emotions. Everything Eliza did, she did single-heartedly and gave her full one hundred percent. To her all things could be viewed in black and white, there was no reason to be divided or conflicted in her emotions. Except lately Damian had been … Continue reading Saturday Word of the Day: Single-hearted
A/N: So this turned out very different from how I thought it would, but I hope you all enjoy it. You can check out Tim's work here. Prompt: Sunrise Word Limit: 200 words “Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?” Effie can’t take her sky off the horizon. Before her very eyes, the blanket of … Continue reading Wednesday Prompt Smash: Sunrise
*Postern: a back door or gate Servants were supposed to enter through the postern, but Mary didn’t like rules. And besides the front door was often unminded if you knew when the head butler was taking his lunch, so it wasn’t like anyone could scold her. “We’re supposed to use the postern, Mary. We’ll get … Continue reading Saturday Word of the Day: Postern
Prompt: Artificial Personal Assistant Word Limit: 100 words “Didi, make a note to buy something special for Samantha’s birthday.” Lucius carefully threads his tie into a knot. “Yes, sir. Did you have something specific in mind?” The blinking blue light at the top right of the mirror lets off a short flash as a clearly … Continue reading Wednesday Prompt Smash: Artificial Personal Assistant
*Axilla: the armpit "Doctor I have a bit of a twinge in my axilla, any idea what could be causing it?" "No, Jeremy. But if you'd like to organise a time to come in so I can check it--" "Uh, no I can't come in. I'm really busy Doc, can't you just hazard a guess … Continue reading Saturday Word of the Day: Axilla
Prompt: Faerie Lawyer Word Limit: 200 words Phileus Philberton was not having a good day. His kitchen had been set on fire by a nymph, pixies had stolen his car keys and he’d been framed for murder. One of those had definitely been worse than the others. “Look, I’m telling you I don’t even know … Continue reading Wednesday Prompt Smash: Faerie Lawyer
*Diapason: a full, rich outpouring of melodious sound. Eliza’s first memory was the loud, booming voices of her parents arguing. That’s how her memory process worked, by focusing on sounds. Her first time with a boy was a cacophony of heavy metal blasting through speakers. And her first time with a girl was smooth, baritone … Continue reading Saturday Word of the Day: Diapason
A/N: My apologies for missing last week's Saturday Word of the Day. I had a lot of fun writing the prompt smash today, and I may expand on this story in time. Prompt: The Starcrypt Word Limit: 180 words “Alright, Jodie take us in nice and slow.” Tucker pulls tight on his harness, the last … Continue reading Wednesday Prompt Smash: The Starcrypt
Prompt: Vatican approved demon hunter Word Limit: 250 words Dorian was about to lose it, this was simply unacceptable. He’d been tracking the damned gluttony demon for three months now, only for some rookie to rush in and muddy the trail. “So, uh you feel like letting me down now? Hmm, mister tall, dark, and … Continue reading Wednesday Prompt Smash: Vatican Approved Demon Hunter
*Piacular: expiatory; atoning; repartory. “Elisabeth, your word is Piacular.” The judges cast a rather cold glare at the audience as they wait for the ten-year-old to spell out the word. “Uh, can you use it in a sentence?” There’s a small moment of panic as the judges acknowledge the question, they huddle together and whisper … Continue reading Saturday Word of the Day: Piacular
