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An Elusive Volume- A tale of the Arrondissement

Posted on May 17, 2021 by jenicek

It’s been about two months and somehow I find myself wandering back to the Arrondissement. I knew that I would return but not so soon. The metaphorical pen goes where it will. One of the wonderful things about creating a … Continue reading →

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One Last Query-Arrondissement-Part Seventy-Nine

Posted on March 1, 2021 by jenicek

As it was late autumn, the tree trunks in the Pellucid Garden had begun to turn a deep azure. It was an indication that winter would soon arrive. Strategically opened windows in the geodesic dome that covered the park let … Continue reading →

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Intractable Détente-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Five

Posted on February 1, 2021 by jenicek

Time having been restored to its normal forward flow, people were enjoying themselves once more. Many of them choose to do so at the Jardin des Gens. Leaves were turning to vibrant colors from a fiery orange to a rich … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?-Arrondissement Part Seventy-Four

Posted on January 25, 2021 by jenicek

“That’s quite a tale,” said the Marshal. “It’s not a tale,” said L’Horloge tersely, “That implies that we made it up.” “While it might seem fantastic, I can assure you it is true,” added Arpin. The Marshal regarded L’Horloge, Arpin, … Continue reading →

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Sanguine Steps-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Six

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jenicek

The silver tabby ran in-between legs and leapt at the Escher Spider who had led Unexpected halfway into the side of the stairway. The non-Euclidian arachnid skittered away to a parallel geometric space. “Merci brave lion,” said Unexpected as she … Continue reading →

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None Taken-Arrondissement Part Sixty-Four

Posted on November 16, 2020 by jenicek

Marble steps turned to rough-hewn stone and the gaslights to flickering torches as they ran up the staircase. “Don’t look back!” shouted Unexpected as she slashed at an Escher Spider’s leg. It had woven a pattern of overlapping stairs behind … Continue reading →

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Up or Down?-Arrondissement Part Sixty-One

Posted on October 26, 2020 by jenicek

As they ran down the Rue des Rêves, Verdigris enveloped the statues that lined the avenue until they flaked away into a pale green dust. The worn cobblestones they were traveling along became smoother and easier to run on. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Trust Me?-Arrondissement Part Sixty

Posted on October 19, 2020 by jenicek

“She’s lying!” exclaimed Nikita. “I don’t think she was,” countered Arpin, “She did not smell of deceit.” “If I were to lie, I might say something that sounded dangerous but would be impossible to check,” added Maxi “Monsieur L’Horloge, what … Continue reading →

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Assurance and Threats-Arrondissement Part Fifty-Nine

Posted on October 12, 2020 by jenicek

Arpin and Unexpected walked to the open space made in the ghostly ranks and stopped three meters away from the Repairperson, as her instructions. The spirits were out of earshot. “Thank you for agreeing to this parley,” said the Repairperson. … Continue reading →

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Safe As Buildings-Arrondissement-Part Fifty-Seven

Posted on September 28, 2020 by jenicek

“I’m not going in there again,” said Nikita. “Understandable,” said Arpin, “But I think you will be safe.” “That’s what Detective Durand said and I nearly got caught in a Repeating Whorl. Plus, the stairs are made of ierósium.” “What’s … Continue reading →

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