She travels to Athens, Ohio, for reasons that are not quite defined. She sits through the gathering, watching the others fight for the crumbs of attention. Soon, there were ghosts and half the gathering went to battle unseen demons. As she silently waited, she told a huge whopper to see if the Alder would buy it. It was then she was stuck with an ( Read more... )

The silence that surrounded her was nothing new. The world outside had been silenced for far too long. Perhaps it was time. Time for new lovers, new adventures and certainly, a new tune. She was tired of dancing to the beat of others.

It seemed as if it were a scene from a horror movie. She was walking closer and closer to the open fire. She ignored everything, the sights and people, and focused on the sight of her lover tied to a tree, in the middle of the fire. The fact her lover was not burning or screaming kept her from running straight into the fire ( Read more... )

There are worse things than being the source of amusement when you attempt to be the source of something quite different.

And yet, very few come to mind.

The ability to let people know what you plan to do before the floor show even begins. It is a pity I can only be in one city at a time.

Father would be so proud.

Harpy report to follow.

She had taken to laying around in lingerie, mostly because there was no reason not to. And since she managed to hold several conversations without it being an issue, she would continue. And Owen might finally be grasping the knowledge he needed to grow. Dani as well. And perhaps when Terrell figures out the lesson he needs to learn, he may grow as ( Read more... )

They come in pairs and by themselves, those precious vodoun and the curious alike. Some bring gifts, others bring themselves and the chance to learn about something new. You bring memories, of those lost to her and others, of those unable to remember for themselves. You smile as they join the party, although it is yet a party. Everyone waits ... ( Read more... )

Roland departs into a spare bedroom, and returns with a teddy bear, which he firmly places under Dre's elbow. "There." Julia bites her lower lip hard, and tries hard not to giggle ( Read more... )

The music flows in the background, highlighting the subtle moves she makes as she lays on her stomach, reading through the thousands of emails she has neglected recently. The few private emails received are answered quickly, while the babbling of others is read, and dealt with. She pauses for a moment on the emails concerning Nanshe ( Read more... )

The almost full moon plays peek a boo with her open windows, as the rain crashes down, causing the curtains to float gently in the breeze. The lighting highlights her dark bedroom just for a moment, showing off the giant bed just under the window. The woman asleep can not see the beauty behind her head. What she is seeing, however, makes up for it ( Read more... )