By the time they got to the courtyard, the two women were waiting for them. Jaffrey stood beside them with a light carriage and a mound of very…
So, it took me way longer than I’d hoped, but I’m finally able to move this newsletter off of Substack. Instead of Substack, I’ll be setting up a paid…
Kolchais squatted with the Silent Spinner and watched the market -- or tried to. The stalls on either side blocked eir view. Ey could see only a small…
The rest of the evening went without incident. Barely. Mattin had observed Falthro’s habits during the meal. Little things, like knowing when to refill…
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It was late afternoon when the Short-One sought out Kyawtchais.Kyawtchais was starting to think that Short-One might also be Wise-One, Seeing-One. With…
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Dealing with the dock fire occupied the rest of the day and most of several days to follow. Assistance had to be sent for those injured and those who…
The next few days passed quickly. The charcoal family arrived to collect the ruins of the Colorwork Weaver's home. Chotaikytsai watched them go with…

February 2023

The morning after he destroyed everything, Mattin woke early. He still slept alone in the same closet Brit had set him up in his first night in the…
Mattin nearly destroyed everything he’s been working towards. Jahlene is in denial and hiding from her feelings. Now they need to face the emperor’s…
“Thank you for your patience” is too overused by people who don’t really mean it. It doesn’t sound real anymore, especially in text. But thank you. I…
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January 2023

Season content notes: ableism, internalized ableism The sun on eir face woke Kolchais. Ey blinked a few times, eyes trying to adjust to the brightness…
Kolchais trudged through the market, doing eir best to ignore the thudding pain accompanying each step, each breath. Ey couldn't take day work like…