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A Long Road Back-Arrondissement-Part Forty-Five

Posted on July 6, 2020 by

Heavy snow pelted the Gelatinous Arc as it slowly slid across the Plaza of Vœux and was absorbed. Olivia and her Chevalier bodyguards strode underneath but the flakes still swirled about them. “We should find shelter,” said the Cautious Chevalier. … Continue reading →

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Action Must Be Taken-Arrondissement Part Forty

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

                                                                    Tragedy Reversed                                                              By Eloise Van der Linde                                                November 3rd, 394th Year of the Thrush An accident occurred today at the construction site on the Rue du Référentiel for the new annex of the Musée d’art post-ancien when a ledge … Continue reading →

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In And Out With Words-Arrondissement Part Thirty Nine

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Les Requêtes was full of people looking to forget their troubles and enjoy themselves. A foursome of dandies, their clothes shifting through the invisible spectrum all drank from a bowl of smoking liquid using silk straws. A jazz band was … Continue reading →

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You Cannot Own a Cat-Arrondissement Part Thirty-Eight

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

The blue tabby accepted the morsel of chicken from Renée’s fingers. “How long have you owned that cat?” asked the Dashing Chevalier. “It’s presumptuous to say you own a cat.” Meowing in agreement, the tabby gently tapped his paw on … Continue reading →

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A Vigorous Exchange of Ideas-Arrondissement Part Thirty-Seven

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

“That’s not acceptable,” said Olivia. “I assure you mademoiselle, your safety is my first and only concern. I have sworn an oath,” declared the Cautious Chevalier. “How is forbidding me from writing a letter to my family keeping me safe?” … Continue reading →

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Take Me to the Fair-Arrondissement Part Thirty Four

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

           Fire erupted from the crystal chimera’s mouths to the audience’s delight as the barker called out. “Madams and Monsieurs! This is but one of the many wonders that await you inside! You will hear the wisdom of the murmuring … Continue reading →

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Dangling Threads-Arrondissement Part Thirty Three

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

The day had started cool and rainy, but by noon, it was unseasonably warm, though still overcast. A small gathering of ghosts, their ectoplasm washed out even in the gloomy light, hovered near the worn tombstone. Madame Rosamund and Mr. … Continue reading →

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Down to the Bone-Arrondissement Part Thirty Two

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

“I’m afraid you cannot speak to the patient, it’s simply out of the question.” Sergeant Gendarme Arpin held up his hands. “I don’t need to speak with him, we only need-“ “To see his medical records and speak with his … Continue reading →

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Dinner Conversation-Arrondissement Part Thirty One

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

There were no two ways about it, her outfit was ruined. Zsófia knew it was ridiculous, she had much bigger problems at the moment, but still, she loved that outfit. It was the perfect mix of librarian demureness and slightly … Continue reading →

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Hope and Friendship-Arrondissement Part Thirty

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

“How many times have you taken that apart?” asked Frau Schlüsselherrin. Monsieur L’Horloge gently screwed in the back of the chronoton and then slowly wound it up. “It keeps running slightly slow,” he said holding it up to his ear. … Continue reading →

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