harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 20, 2009, 4:00 am
“You’re not leaving me here alone, are you?!” Robert asked in alarm. “What if this Jacoby guy comes back while you’re not here?” “He probably won’t…” “But you just said he migh...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 18, 2009, 4:00 am
Drawing a large circle on a blank piece of paper, she quartered it and wrote “Lori” in one section, “Jacoby” in another, and “known” and “unknown” in the third and fourth. If it turned...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 16, 2009, 4:00 am
“You have really crappy taste in snacks,” Robert announced around a mouth full of cracker crumbs. Her cabinets weren’t exactly stocked with teenage boys in mind. She’d selected food more on th...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 13, 2009, 4:00 am
“Hey! It’s okay,” Glory yelled, pushing Walsh aside. “Robert, it’s fine. They’re cops.” “Y-yeah, I knew that,” he replied standing shakily, though he purposefully kept Glory between...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 11, 2009, 4:00 am
Glory dug her cell phone out of her bag, though of course the battery was dead. It was more than could be expected that it would still have a charge after so many months. And of course, the charger wa...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 9, 2009, 4:00 am
Glory walked down the street, happy to be home. Though she was incapable of physical fatigue, emotionally she was exhausted. She’d taken Jess home where the girl had basically collapsed, retiring to...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Nov 7, 2009, 10:13 am
Currently, I am cold. Wrapped up in a snuggy, a fuzzy blanket, and double layer socks. I am shuffling around as if I'm wearing a kimono, which I practically am, since I have the blanket and snuggy...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Nov 1, 2009, 4:00 am
Glory could tell Gwythyr was in bad shape as he struggled to rise. Some of the scratches on this face we beginning to ooze blood, but more than that, he held his hand at his side as if in pain. Though...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 31, 2009, 5:00 am
Arawn came upon Gwythyr’s men just as Aonghas’ warriors began bellowing about the impending execution of his sons and his own death. He did not need to be told what had occurred, though the fact t...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 30, 2009, 5:00 am
Far on the other side of the settlement, Gwythyr fought on, though his men dwindled around him. Deryn had been one of the first to pass through the portal, and Gwythyr had given him special instructio...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 29, 2009, 5:00 am
Trying not to look at Addfwyn, Glory announced, “Aonghas is looking for Gwythyr, and he’ll probably kill him if he finds him.” Arawn nodded and stepped away to the door as if to begin searching,...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 28, 2009, 5:00 am
Glory felt light, as if she had suffered some kind of disconnected from her body. This was somewhat worse than the first time she’d brought someone back from the dead, when here reaction had only be...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 27, 2009, 5:00 am
It looked as though they might run her through, but she heard Aonghas call out to them to hold. Two of the men grabbed her by the arms, but it took a third to immobilize her legs and keep her still fo...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 26, 2009, 5:00 am
As Gwythyr and his men reached the battle, a host of warriors rushed from the trees at their back. It seemed Aonghas had kept part of his forces hidden on the other side of the pasture and despite the...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 25, 2009, 5:00 am
It was fully dark by the time the exiles had gathered what weapons they could find or cobble together and assembled before the darkened portal. Glory could not decide why the portal was now dark but h...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 24, 2009, 2:50 pm
...I just can't prove it. You'll recall, I gave her notice at the beginning of the week, offering to stay and work early mornings before the store opened, but no more than that. So she did th...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 21, 2009, 9:45 pm
Yesterday I gave "partial" notice at work. Today I signed up for Nanowrimo. Yesterday, my first day back from vacation, I told my boss I could no longer do my job as supervisor... that I could not h...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 18, 2009, 8:06 am
Though the yard sale is postponed till next Sunday because of the rain, I made various scrumptious deserts to sell (which are now taking up space in the freezer). The first of these are some pumpkin p...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 18, 2009, 1:00 am
“You may not have to worry about your mother,” Glory declared. “Tesni went to warn her about the Fomorians before we left. With any luck, Lady Muireann’s not going to be too happy with Aonghas...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 12, 2009, 8:36 pm
I've written about my past lives before. One in particular has always made me angry for the unfairness of my death. Not that death came to me fairly in (m)any of the lives I recall, but this one i...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 11, 2009, 8:00 am
Glory found herself wondering if Cadfael would have to send more people through in order for she and her companions to pass through Caer Wydr even as she felt herself falling forward onto the hard flo...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 10, 2009, 9:54 pm
October, that is. I love October. Well, I love autumn, but October specifically because Halloween (Samhain) is at the end of it. So I have this idea for a board game but I don't know how to go a...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Oct 5, 2009, 3:14 pm
Enough! Enough! What the crap! Just when it's been cool a couple days straight, and I start to think that maybe.... Maybe we'll finally get the first frost, and I can stop taking my allergy ...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Oct 4, 2009, 8:00 am
It was clear that Neirin had intended his announcement to be some kind of grand revelation, but Gwythyr merely stared at him blankly. Perhaps it was a result of being drugged or a concussion from what...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Sep 27, 2009, 8:00 am
“Well, I am not giving up.” Glory announced crossly. “And neither are you.” “Lady?” She couldn’t tell in the dim lighting whether his expression was pained or perplexed. “I’m not a...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Sep 23, 2009, 7:58 pm
When in the course of human development it becomes necessary for one to dissolve the bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Sep 20, 2009, 8:00 am
Glory hung back as Tesni darted from the cover of the bush and into the arms of her boyfriend. He was at least a foot taller than her, and much broader in the shoulders than Gwythyr. Glory heard him c...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Sep 13, 2009, 8:00 am
Glory nearly groaned aloud when one of the men pulled out a bottle from somewhere, and the guard dug out the bones he had so recently put away. They proceeded to drink and play, laugh and argue over w...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Sep 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Glory was really at a loss as to what she should do. Whatever this world was, afterlife or other dimension, she felt completely out of her element. If she’d had her bag, maybe she might have come up...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 30, 2009, 8:00 am
Gwythyr mounted his horse and began his journey back to Arawn’s settlement. Though Glory was a very lovely and interesting girl, certainly far more interesting than any of the other women he’d kno...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 23, 2009, 8:00 am
“The spell only lasts one year if not renewed.” Lady Muireann explained apologetically. “We have tried to gather them ourselves, to bring them inside where they would be safe, but they are under...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Aug 16, 2009, 3:15 pm
The curse of malfunctioning equipment is upon me. It seems, whenever I am stress and/or exhausted, electrical devices breakdown around me. The dryer just died this week, taking out a circuit breaker w...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 16, 2009, 8:00 am
Despite their initial frosty welcome, Gwythyr’s relatives were certainly more hospitable than Arawn’s people had been. A smiling servant appeared as soon as Lady Muireann called and led Glory to a...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 9, 2009, 7:37 pm
I’m hurting for cash right now and could really use some donations. Last month, I sent in my car payment just as I always do. They called me nine days after it was due to tell me that they had n...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 9, 2009, 8:00 am
Unlike Arawn’s settlement, Gwythyr’s mother’s place was well hidden just inside the tree line. Its sudden appearance as they rode between two immense and ancient trees had taken Glory by complet...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Aug 2, 2009, 2:15 pm
You may have noticed a lack of updates this week. Frankly, I haven't had the energy or the good health to sit and post anything. My stomach's been hurting for a couple weeks now. I've alwa...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Aug 2, 2009, 8:00 am
Glory was uncertain how long it had been going on, but the scritch-scratching of some kind of vermin slowly insinuated its way into her consciousness. The dim glow which defined the curtained door was...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 26, 2009, 6:41 pm
WCFQ Writer's Challenge #4: Choose a random work of fiction. Turn to the page which corresponds to your age. Go to the third paragraph and use the first sentence to begin your own short story...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Jul 26, 2009, 8:00 am
It was clear from the noise level that dinner was not a silent affair. Around the table, Glory could hear conversations both loud and soft, and she continued to make small talk with Gwythyr as they at...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 23, 2009, 7:18 pm
I went with my sister to her job today. Actually, I followed her through torrential downpours, mad truckers spraying more water than the sky above us, and drivers scarier than my sister who don't ...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 22, 2009, 8:45 pm
WCFQ #18: Have you ever thought of running away? Oceans_Beautiful_View When I was younger, I, my sister, and a friend of ours went so far as to load up a wagon with our worldly possessions and got as...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 21, 2009, 5:25 pm
Nothing really to say and I don't feel like writing... I'll relate this dream instead. Let me just say that I like prunes. I'm not one of those people who resorts to prunes only when they...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 20, 2009, 6:30 pm
It seems every time I've tried to post in the last three days, my connection has conked out. Has anyone else been having internet issues lately? Sunspots or something?? I don't know. I am tru...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Jul 19, 2009, 8:00 am
Gwythyr couldn’t hide his happy grin as he jumped up and lead her to one of the tables. He was positively beaming with relief as he seated her by his side and everyone went back to their conversatio...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 17, 2009, 9:15 pm
So you all know how I've been trying to win the lottery. I've been "sending out the desire" for more money and I've even had some of you kind folks sending out the good vibes for me. Well...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 16, 2009, 5:55 pm
WCFQ #14: What has been your biggest disappointment in life so far? my_final_username People have always been my biggest disappointment to the point that sometimes I feel like Sybil. People scare me...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on harmony0stars's Xanga Site - Jul 15, 2009, 9:08 pm
WCFQ #11: What would you do in the case of a zombie outbreak? Do you think you'd be a survivor? Bizy_the_Pirate I really couldn't say if I'd survive or not. It really depends upon circu...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Jul 12, 2009, 8:00 am
As they passed through the gate, the leader of the hunt let out a shout which was answered from within. People came running to help the riders down from their horses. Unlike Carys’ family, these peo...
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harmony0stars c. posted an article on Tattoo - Jul 5, 2009, 8:00 am
The rider stared down at her like a bird of prey, his eyes boring into her like coals. Glory stared back at him, bold and unblinking. Inside however, she was quaking, wondering if this was Arawn… wh...
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