#Short Story Saturday

[corgiteatime]

A gory tale of love, plastic surgery, and unicorns. (Trigger warnings are at the start of the story.)

[quirkycatsfatstacks]

Short Story Saturday: Swamp Bromeliad by Seanan McGuire

Series: InCryptid #3.4Author: Seanan McGuireReleased: February 18, 2016Rating: 4 kittiesGoodreads | Seanan McGuire’s Patreon Swamp Bromeliad is another short from the perspective of Verity Price, as she and her partner are making their way back home. It’s set in the larger InCryptid universe after the third novel. Whenever the family returns to Buckley Township, certain creatures and themes…

[godfat-her]

if al pacino was taller i wouldn't find him this attractive

[mote-historie]

Short story Illustration by John La Gatta (John LaGatta), Milk and Honey by Thomas Beer, The Saturday Evening Post, March 4, 1933.

Glamour, grace and beauty epitomized John La Gatta’s work and life. One of the most famous illustrators of the early decades of the 20th century, La Gatta depicted the well-heeled in the pages of nearly all the mainstream magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Cosmopolitan, as well as for swank advertising campaigns. His success afforded him a lavish lifestyle, befitting his own celebrity status. The changing tastes of the public and the advent of photography, found the artist, now in California and in faltering health, struggling to rejuvenate his career. Then, in 1956, came the call from Edward A. “Tink” Adams, the founder of what is now Art Center College of Design, where La Gatta soon became an instructor. ... (x)

Jill Bossert Author John La Gatta, An Artist’s Life

[karleksmumskladdkaka]

It's time to wrap up the Grand Edition special booklet with the second short story (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ง✧

In this one, Yui and the Mukamis spend three nights investigating the rumor going around Ryōtei Academy about a ghost haunting its premises. Using the tried and true "Let's Split Up, Gang!" method of investigation, a reluctant Yui is paired with a different brother each night as they attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Enjoy (ﾉ*^∇^)ﾉ♡

[differentprincedinosaur]

December writing challenge

This is a December writing challenge. Have fun right some fics, poetry, short stories. Improve your wrighting meet other writers or show of your books.Please put your submissions on #adventadventure.

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There’s a joke in here about presents and futures, but we don’t have the time for it

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[inkandpaintleopard]

Many factors contributed to my day feeling weird and strangely unsettling, so I sketched these

I also think I’m gonna start putting my URL on most (digital) drawings. Not that it’s being stolen or anything (as far as I know), I just… want people to be able to find me. I don’t really mean because i want the credit, I mean more like… say it ends up on Pinterest or something, and a person sees it and thinks it’s cute and doesn’t yet know who I am. Maybe they want the full collection of my art. I’d want them to be able to check right away who I am, to be able to confirm that they enjoy the artist just as much as the art. And if they don’t for whatever reason, they can hopefully come to a much quicker acceptance of that, having already had all the information from day one.

Oh but on a much brighter note, @crossover-enthusiast I actually sketched John and Jack in the swap mod!

Kinda unfinished but whatever.

The idea I came up with for them is that instead of being bullies, they’re the kids who are always like “hey you’re not allowed to do that dummy” and are very rule oriented. Something I had in mind was that one episode of The Brady Bunch (I am not that old I swear-) where Bobby becomes the safety monitor of his class and it takes him like 2 seconds to become the entire school’s hated sheriff and the kid that nobody likes because he always stops the fun and lays down the law.

I also thought this would make their dynamic with the demon kids more interesting, since instead of both parties being mean, one is affably evil while the other is comically ‘those kids’

I was gonna include Robert and John together, since I figured Robert would actually be John’s uncle in this world, but then stuff happened and I didn’t (STARTED it tho)

Jack has curly hair because I said so

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start posting on 30 March estimated word count 20-30K

[raventao]

Secret Saturdays?? I've never heard of this before. A brief google looks interesting though. Curious why you reckon it'd go with Danny Phantom?

Honestly? Vibes.

If you liked Danny Phantom for the ghost aspect, for the superhero show that wasn't really a superhero show, for the ridiculous fight scenes, or the few semi serious fights, and sorta overarching "plot" that you could kinda see if you squinted you'd probably like Secret Saturdays.

They aren't the same at all, but they're both a fun watch. SS is more of a serious show kinda like Teen Titans, but it's got that cryptid aspect that puts it in the same wheelhouse as DP under the Supernatural Action unbrella. It's not always serious, but the adventures are fun. The main character is a kid just like Danny that doesn't always want the responsibility that his family and he take up but usually does because "who else will?"

Honestly, I think SS is better than DP, but it was a very niche show that never quite got the recognition it deserved. I'm not sure if I really made any sense here, but those are my thoughts anyway. I can really only speak for myself. For me, at least, it was one of the shows I latched onto and didn't want to let go of as a kid. Danny Phantom, Teen Titans, Secret Saturdays, they all were hyper fixations at/around the same time for me. (And it drove my parents crazy 🤣)

[the-silver-peahen-residence]

||From Cage to Leash (Weekend Break)- Sunday Morning||

Hi dears. Peahen mom is here and I'm going to add a chapter to this is OVA of Cage to Leash. This is a drabble OVA series that @demon-blood-youths started.

It's a prequel to An Officer's Corruption, a story that I started but we both add more chapters as the series goes along. If you wanna see where we are or wanna catch up, the chapters are down below.

||OVA chapters so far||

OVA Part one

OVA part two

OVA part Three: Friday Morning (part 1)

OVA part Four: Friday Evening (Part 2)

OVA part five: Saturday Morning

OVA Part six: Saturday Afternoon to night

((Your reading Part Seven: Sunday morning))

||Drabble summary||

After that night, Kisho was punished and yet he was now sleeping peacefully. It seems it was now Sunday morning or the final day of the weekend. Now comes the curious idea of what will happen today? Does Yuji have any plans for the two since Megumi is also off today? Read to find out.

||Warnings||

~Mature Themed is present in this

~Dark theme is present in this chapter

~Death will be present later on in drabble

~light nsfw is present in this chapter

||Guests in this drabble||

Yuuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Sukuna Ryomen belong to and is from from JJK. Their also belong to me due to rping them as muses.

While the OC named Kisho Hashimoto from @chunibyo-x-sorcerer. This is a side blog and Kinie Ger that belongs to @demon-blood-youths

((Note: This drabble will have heavy grammar mistakes and errors but this was written for fun. I hope you understand but also enjoy please. Also as I warned: This drabble series is a crime!au. Meaning it's heavily mature with violence, blood, death, etc. It also does contain heavy sexual themed content. If your under 18, please don't read. Thanks for understand and enjoy.))

The sun rises slowly in the horizon during this Sunday morning with everyone being asleep or up going off to their jobs or morning jogs. Yuji was one of the people that was doing a morning jog today as he was doing some laps around the area before heading back.

He was still wondering of what he could do today since Megumi is off today and KIsho were still asleep in bed or his bed. Both his little bird and puppy were so cute when they sleep so he would let them sleep before he would head back.

He did however get told by his older brother Sukuna that everything was fine now. The punks that tried to take him out were finally gone and no one would miss them. That and someone sends letters to the Q's families telling them their disappearances were a accident.

For now, he got his big brother on the phone using a ear piece to talk to him as he was doing his jog.

"So what did you want to ask me Aniki? I figure you wouldn't be up this early. Did something happen?"

'No, just checking up on you after yesterday. I have to be sure your alright even so.' Sukuna sighed while standing in his bedroom but he was looking out during this morning. Drinking some coffee while seeing someone walk in setting down some files.

"Hmmm, I see but again, I'm alright Aniki. Thanks for checking up on me though. Your a wonderful big brother." Yuji smiled even if Sukuna sighed on the other line.

'Thanks brat. Though, I know school starts for you again tomorrow but just be sure you have a good one but enjoy your Sunday. I get the feeling you will even so." Sukuna mutters but as he saw his secretary about to leave he stops her as she blinks to look at him. He moves one hand to pet her head as she blinks confused yet the pets were nice.

'However, after yesterday it seems I might attract more enemies but I'll be fine. However, you keep on you guard. I don't need you being sent to jail for bullshit alright. I figure things will tone down in a while so just keep that to mind..' he said as the other woman was now nuzzling up into his chest but showing glowing yellow eyes with the orange marks seen on both sides of her cheek, on her arms and legs. She has white lines on her back and around her neck even with her relaxing to Sukuna's touches.

"Ohhhh I get it but don't worry I'll behave. I know school opens up again tomorrow but I will be sure to enjoy my Sunday with Kisho and Gumi. But won't you be busy with meetings today since it's Sunday? Don't most be going to those types of things?"

'You could say that but I'll see what happens since it tends to change. I'll figure something out. I only called to be sure your fine and not being dumb..' he said but saw the other female flushed now while feeling the boss enjoying this moment before touching her cheek. She looked up at him not saying anything but a thumb runs across her bottom lip as she shivered.

'Anyway, I'll let you go. Just be sure you take it easy and no dumb stuff understand?' he said to Yuji who laughed on the other line.

"Yeah yeah, I'll behave. See you later Aniki!" Hearing this, Sukuna hung up the phone but sets it down while now focusing on the secretary in front of him. He now cups her face admiring her features even when he smirked.

"I told you would look cute in this." he said seeing the gown top with the black med skirt with black stockings and black high heel shoes.. She didn't speak, looking up at him. She's not used to wearing work fancy clothing.

"...T...thanks. I never wore anything like this before for you. I mean, even after taking this job-" That's when he pulls her close to kiss her on the lips. Her eyes widen from the hot feeling of his lips gripping his business suit but he only held her close to break it.

"Now don't worry about that. I told you before this is a private job. Others know it's a business and I still will be sure you get paid a lot for this position. You don't have to worry I'm a good man." he held her cheek again but Kinie said nothing as she was shaking now.

"Though, since this is a slow day..I could take this time to admire you in this...so how about it? Want to have a little fun today?" he asked now picking her up in his arms hearing a gasp as she was sat down on his desk. He held her waist looking at her but Kinie was blushing worse to grip the table.

"B..but your meetings....won't they be..." as she speaks, he leans in closer that he speaks against her lips.

"The meetings can wait till this afternoon...because I want to admire you, princess~" he whispered before kissing her again.

~~~~~~~~With Yuji~~~~~~~~~~

After ending the call with his big brother, Yuji sighed with a smile on his face. Seems his big brother was doing well this Sunday morning so that was nice. For now, Yuji would go and finish up his morning jog and head back to his precious two back home.

~~~~~With Megumi and Kisho~~~~~~

Kisho was still asleep while being held in Megumi's arms. The two were still sleeping in Yuji's bed though they were resting up after last night's events. Right now, the sun did come up a bit more that got Megumi to slowly open his eyes blinking twice. He saw morning has come then looks seeing a sleeping Kisho nuzzled up into his chest.

"........."

He knew last night was crazy but after the movies and such, it was not so bad. Being quiet, he gently pets Kisho's head seeing the other nuzzle up against his hand in his sleep. Geez, he's even cuter in his sleep. He knew Yuji was gone for his morning jog and would be back in a few hours but seeing Kisho like this was........cute.

He sighed not wanting to wake him but he carefully moves him to lay on the bed so he can get up and wash up for today. As he did try to move, something stops him.

".....M..Megumi..d...don't leave....stay here for another five minutes."

He blinks turning his head to see a sleepy Kisho just waking up. Seems he felt a bit cold due to the body heat he got from Megumi in a way. He sighed to look at him but pets his head.

"You want another five minutes hmm? I guess I can give you that." he said moving back into bed to lay down as Kisho moves close to him and rests against him. This made Megumi hold and pet Kisho's head as the two stay in bed for another five minutes.

They were quiet for a while till Kisho asked,

"Hey...I..Is my shikigami alright?"

"Hmm?"

"Eito. Is he alright?" Megumi blinks but remembers. His shikigami Eito that Nue had or was guarding after they first caught him. Megumi looks to him but keeps his hand on his head.

"Don't worry, he's fine and safe. Nue is keeping watch on him with another friend of ours that's helping out. She tends to be sure he's calm after what happened. But....trust me, he's safe and not harmed." he said simply.

"..S..so he's safe? He's not harmed?" he asked seeing Megumi nod. Oh thank god. He was safe! But he's with a friend he knew?

"Hold on, this friend...is she-"

"Trust me. She has her way around things. Even if she tends to be dangerous herself. She's working with Sukuna too but in another location away from here. Has a roommate with another named Maki and some other woman named Yuria. So yeah, they take turns helping with keeping a eye on Eito but rest assured he's safe." he said.

"...........I..Is their a way to see if he's alright..." he asked. He wanted to be sure before doing anything. Megumi thinks a little but he nods, reaching to get his phone and looks through the pictures. When he finds one, he shows it to Kisho. In the picture that was taken yesterday is Eito sleeping. He was wrapped up in a warm soft blanket with food mixed with cursed energy, water and a place to sleep. Someone was by him or keeping a eye on him while being sure he was protected.

"See?"

"E..Eito..." Kisho sees the picture but deep down he was so happy he was safe. He thought something happened to him after Megumi's shikigami Nue took him away but turns out he was safe and well. Feeling calm again, Megumi sets the phone down before checking the time seeing five minutes were up.

"Now come on, lets get out of bed and get cleaned up for this morning...I can make something for us to eat." he said sitting up as Kisho slowly nods sitting up too. The two go ahead to get washed up this morning while wondering if Yuji would be heading back.

In a little while, Megumi was washing Kisho up in the bathroom as he made sure his hair was nice and clean since he's already washed his body from head to toe. Kisho's eyes were closed relaxing from the gentle scrubbing and washing on his body with Megumi making sure he's clean outside and in.

"You okay Kisho?" Megumi asked seeing him relaxing from the washing. All the other did was nod.

"I..I'm good. It feels nice though.." he said gently to him as Megumi understood before lowering his hands to rinse the suds off his hands. "Good to hear. Here, lay your head back. I need to wash the suds out of your hair." he sees him obey and keeps his eyes closed.

Megumi picks up the shower hose and begins rinsing the suds out of his damn wet hair. The soap washes out as he was being sure it was fully out while Kisho just remains still sitting in front of him naked. Though, seeing how precious Kisho was right now is effecting him a little even in this morning.

'Easy Megumi......just finish washing him up then get him out.' he thought before now rinsing off the soap from his body and being sure it's gone. He moves close to Kisho now helping with washing the suds off his body even with his hand slowly caressing his chest making Kisho twitch a little.

"You okay?" he asked.

"I..I'm fine. I guess my nipples are still a bit sensitive from....last night." he said trying not to blush. Hearing this, Megumi knew it was true. He figured that out after teasing them a bit that night. Now he was curious to tease them again.

"Still? Are they sore or just.."

"N..No, as I said; sensitive that's all." he laughed looking ahead but Megumi said nothing behind him after he sets the shower head down or back in place. "Uhhh Megumi? You okay?" he asked but got no response.

"Uhh...M..Megumi-?!" right away, Kisho tenses feeling two hands on his chest but was rubbing against the nipples making Kisho shake.

"H..Hey w..wait..I said their still...." He twitched closing his eyes feeling one nipple pinched and the other rubbed by Megumi's fingers. What was he doing? This early in the morning?! He panted feeling the touches and pinches that Megumi held him against his chest.

"Sorry sorry..I'm just being sure. Maybe massaging them might help with any soreness to them. I mean, they were played with a lot last night." he said now rubbing them as Kisho whimpers resting against Megumi's chest.

"P..Please w..wait..d..don't r..rub t..them..n..not now.." he begs but leans back feeling his hands massaging his chest and the nipples. Right away, he felt them get hard just by a few touches. Seems the little bird was right.

"Just relax. I'm trying to be sure your all clean." He said even when seeing Kisho shaking against him that he whimpers when his body reacted to the touches. Biting his lip, he lowers down now kissing his neck hearing a moan from Kisho this time.

"Mmmmm...."

"Still such a cute bird. Your nipples are so hard right now and they are even twitching. They were so cute to tease when being licked. I wonder if you would have had another dry orgasm if i nibbled on them." he teased but Kisho was shaking trying to stay calm but his nipples felt good all of a sudden.

"Nuaahhh...ahhhh..m..my ni..nipples...my nipples..st...still....."

"I know, I know. They must be. I did lick one and pinched the other. I bet even sucking on them would make you feel good won't it?" he said even seeing them get hard as Kisho was moaning again for him.

"Mmmmm.....You don't know how you effected me and Yuji so much but it's fine. That only means you'll be treasured very well. From here on out your both of ours now. I bet even the thought is making you happy..and even more happy down there." he slowly lowers his other hand down his stomach and goes behind pressing two fingers against his entrance feeling a twitch.

Kisho gasped from the slight touch but tries to move only to feel Megumi holding him while kissing his neck and shoulder.

"Ahhh...ahhhh....M..Megumi..p..please.....it's still...the nuggghh morning..please have some..mffm!?" that's when he got kissed by him as the two were making out in the bathroom. Kisho couldn't move but he only slowly returns the kiss back.

He even breaks the kiss to look at him. "Even now, your excited while seeing how cute you are..." he said against his lips wanting to eat him up again but Kisho was panting while looking at him.

"M..Megumi.."

"Shhhh.......it's not just that...remember?" he said but Kisho blushed red to look at him.

"S...sorry fushiguro s..sama.." he whispered in a soft tone, already turning him on but this made Megumi kiss him back while hearing a whimper from the bird.

Both Megumi and KIsho were kissing one another slowly while he keeps holding Kisho against his body to savor this feeling with him. However, he knew he couldn't stay in here that long knowing Yuji could be back soon. For a moment, Kisho feels Megumi break the kiss again panting softly as they look at each other.

"Lets get out and get dressed for today. I Know Yuji is waiting for us....little bird." he said seeing Kisho flushed again slowly nodding his head.

"O..Okay.."

Finishing up, both head out after they washed up and was now drying themselves getting ready when Yuji would come back.

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Around 8:20, Yuji did come back but he saw both his puppy and birdy awake eating breakfast. Another plate was waiting that shows it's for Yuji.

"Morning you two!" he said happily seeing Megumi look up and KIsho too.

"Good morning Yuji. I take it you enjoyed your run this morning." Megumi saw him walk over but sees him nod, giving him a gentle kiss on the forehead. He did the same for Kisho who blushed then looks down to eat.

"I did. I hope I wasn't gone too long since you both were still sleeping. I figured I let you both have a nice time sleeping in since today is Sunday." he sits down smiling but saw the other two blink but looks down to continue eating.

"Though, did you both get all ready after you woke up?" Yuji asked.

"In a way. We stayed in bed for another 5 minutes before getting up and washing ourselves. Though, it was not too bad." he said even if he didn't tell Yuji what they did during that time.

"I see, I see. Well, I'm glad to see you both are good but now we have time to ourselves today! I already got some fun ideas we can try while we are enjoying this Sunday. Though, I'm trying to figure out which to do first." he said laughing.

"I'm sure you'll figure it out." Megumi said seeing how happy Yuji is. Even Kisho was looking at him.

"He's got a point. Maybe you'll think of something l..later this morning." he said.

"Hmm? I know and I will! You two will enjoy it I'm sure!" he said.

"Yeah, knowing you that's a promise." Megumi said as the three were eating breakfast. Though, from what the two didn't know Yuji did have some ideas for their play times and even more during the other weekends from here on out. He was excited that a smile still shows on his face. Looking at the two eating their breakfast but a lot more dirty ideas were lingering in the other's mind.

So many ideas indeed. He wasn't sure which one he should start with. After breakfast was done, Yuji smiled as he got up taking their plates when finished and goes to clean them.

"So I guess we are going to be spending time together. I am off from what I do so that explains much." Megumi said.

"Are you?"

"Yeah. But I'm sure we can figure something out on what we can do." he said to Kisho even if he was curious now.

"Now now you two don't worry about that. I already have some ideas on what we can do." the two looks to Yuji as he was still cleaning up.

"Do you?"

"W..what is it?"

"Now now, I won't say since it's a surprise. You'll just have to wait and see. " he finished up the dishes drying his hands but the two didn't see the hungry excitement in Yuji's eyes. However the two saw him turn around with eyes closed happy with that sunshine smile of his.

"So shall we just relax today? Lets do some things or watch some Tv." he said as the two didn't mind getting up to follow him but they had no idea what sort of fun game he had in store yet.

This was going to be one crazy sunday for them both.

[corgiteatime]

I should have known something was strange because the repairman came after dark. He wore a mask out of respect, but beneath the coated plasticine I could sense the softness of his form. To think, a biological in my home. I would have to be sure to book a scrubbing service to remove the detritus after he was gone.

[quirkycatsfatstacks]

Short Story Saturday: In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire

Series: Wayward Children #7.5Author: Seanan McGuirePublisher: Tor BooksReleased: August 31, 2022Received: Own Wait – you’re telling me there’s a short story from the perspective of Jack Wolcott? How are Wayward Children fans not talking about this more? Realistically, I know they are – I just need to make more of my friends read the series, clearly. In Mercy, Rain is the story of Jack Wolcott.…

[crazybutgood]

banner created by the lovely @getawayfox 🥰

I absolutely adore short stories, and I thought I'd use the spotlight saturday concept to spread love for them as much as I can. I will try my best to make this a monthly thing,, sometimes more or less frequent. I hope you find some bite-sized bits of escapism to enjoy through these reclists. Today's features stories to curl up cosily with for a good laugh, some hurt/comfort, or softness—take your pick! And as always, please check the tags and author notes. Have a lovely weekend~

At The Top by @moonstruckwytch (Draco/Harry) (G) 

written for hdcandyheartsfest 2022 day two: first date

Sinking/Floating by @andithiel (Draco/Harry) (T, 966)

After the war, Harry once again dwells so much on dreams of the past and those he lost, that he forgets to live. Draco helps to remind him.

For All You Give (I’ll Give it Back to You) by @thesleepiesthufflepuff (Harry/Ron/Hermione) (T, 7144)

A birthday, a beach cottage, a love confession (or two). All Harry can wonder is why it took him so long to figure this out.

Flushed with love and romance by toutcequonvuet (Draco/Harry) (M, 3011)

Harry has been eagerly anticipating the perfect proposal Draco is surely crafting. Nothing can put a plug on his excitement. When he finally gets it, he’s in for a surprise of the accidental (and hilarious) variety./Featuring: wordplay, bath bombs, and theoretically attractive plumbers

From Sunset to Star Rise by @schmem14 (Harry/Ron) (M, 7618)

Ron stops in his tracks, trembling from head to toe as he points his nose to the clear blue sky, feeling the autumn chill bite his fevered skin./He’s in love with Harry, and he only just realizes it./I have to conquer this is his first thought./I have to tell him is his second./But I’m afraid… lingers longest of all./Ron and Harry move to New England to get away from the aftermath of war, buy a cozy cabin in the woods, and fall in love under the stars of an autumn sky.

Dancing with our eyes closed by Patriceavril (Ginny/Luna) (T, 2517)

Ginny ditches the wedding and her stupid heels, expecting to drink her bottle of stolen champagne alone. When Luna appears, Ginny decides maybe she doesn't want to be alone after all.

Destination: Healing by @stargazing-enby (Draco/Harry) (T, 2027)

As much as he refused to think about it, the truth was something in Harry’s chest unravelled in those dawn-hued moments of quiet when his body was heavy against the bathroom door frame, the Cloak heavy on his shoulders, and his gaze heavier than any of the two on the rise and fall of Malfoy’s breathing.

bloom for me by dynazty (Pansy/Luna) (T, 824)

It was a flower garden. That’s what Luna told her.

Strict Essentials by @l0vegl0wsinthedark (Draco/Harry) (M, 3884)

Harry and Draco go shopping for a new kettle.

The List by @onbeinganangel (Remus/Sirius) (M, 1400)

A story where the to-do list is too long, the weather is terrible and Sirius is seriously trying his best not to have to leave the house.

Marshmallow Kisses by @samunderthelights (James Sirius/Teddy) (G, 889)

James has been working on a surprise for Teddy, but it doesn't go as planned.

Bind by @gallifrey1sburning (Gin/Luna) (T, 2088)

Gin's binder is beginning to affect their career. Pansy's still struggling to figure out how to support her partner through their dysphoria, but she's learning.

The Music of the Stars by @gallifrey1sburning (Draco/Harry) (G, 556)

“It’s almost like music, isn’t it?” Draco looked down to catch Harry’s eye, seemingly unperturbed to find him staring, and Harry wondered if he’d known all along./“What is?”/“All of this. The sea, the wind, the stars.”/Harry laughed. “The stars don’t make noise, you weirdo.”/“They do,” Draco argued. “You just have to know how to listen.”

Beneath the Wisteria by @thealmostrhetoricalquestion (Draco & Scorpius, Albus Severus/Scorpius) (G, 2589)

Scorpius likes the wisteria best of all. He likes the pretty colours and the way the petals fall like rain, and he likes when Draco lifts him up to push his small fingers through the heaps of flowers. It’s Draco’s favourite too, so he sits with Scorpius by the pond often, under the full, soft petals, and watches Scorpius scoop at the water with a conjured green fishing net. He uses his magic to make the petals fall close to Scorpius, and they kiss the water and unfurl inches from him, until they’re scooped up by the net and placed in a pile on the grass./Scorpius laughs each time he catches one, patting his chubby legs with glee./It makes Draco feel warm.

The Darling Curse by @orange-peony (Draco/Harry) (E, 9209)

It was just a slip./Harry didn't mean to call Draco 'love' in front of the other Aurors, especially because they have no idea they're a couple./Well, Harry could always pretend to be cursed and use pet names with everyone./What's the worst that can happen?

[jakeperalta]

HELLO??!?!??!?! the learn more link says page not found but searching within that website says this is happening and goes on sale soon and I guess nobody thought to actually announce it??

[trixierosewrites]

Happy Storyteller Saturday Trixie!!!!!!! - with your short stories, are you planning on collating them together and publishing them in a short story collection, or are you publishing them each separately? Also, how has your self publishing journey been so far?

Happy STS, and thanks for the ask!

I've honestly been wondering about this myself - my previous short stories were all published individually, in anthologies (the most I got was The Blossoming of Rage and If I Could, I Would in one together), but I think it could be pretty fun to put a collection together. Then again, something like The Wasp, which is on the longer side of a short story, I think I'd prefer to have it published on its own. I'll probably go for individually posted initially, then put some together. I can have it both ways!

Self-publishing wise - everything is set up and ready to publish on one site, but I'm looking for better ones; if I find nothing, once I finish the last cleaning efforts on Memento Vivere, I'll have a novella published!