“What in the… how’d I gain a skill level?” Even before chomping into her food, Danielle swiped her fingers across her arm, revealing the notification from the system. “Oh! Aura of Refinement? I haven't seen an upgrade in this skill for m...
2024-11-04 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostMoments after they crossed the threshold into the manor, the clattering and screeching of metal and mechanics went quiet as cables and hoses descended from the shadows of the ceiling. After only a few moments, the Beast had been hooked into the sy...
2024-11-01 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostDanielle settled into her bed in the room provided by the automatons with a sigh. Though she was relatively safe and well-fed, her inquisitive mind was starting to grow bored. The first few days when she’d been not-quite a guest had been a whirl...
2024-10-30 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe ground shook beneath her feet, and Danielle yelped while instinctively bracing for impact—fully expecting to be crushed by the terrifying metal contraption. Instead, it abruptly halted only a few feet away, its looming form draping a dark sh...
2024-10-28 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostDanielle stood alone at the edge of town, her mind flooded with confusion and determination. To her great surprise, she was to find her way to the Artificer’s estate on her own. “They gave me a pack of food, clothes that aren't my own, and a m...
2024-10-25 11:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostSwaying on her feet, Danielle nodded several times. “So there's nothing I can do to save him?”
“As I told you before, I'm a merciful man.” Gasteel opened his arms once more, though this time only half as far as before, leaving him in...
2024-10-23 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostDanielle's eyes burned from the strain of poring over the dense, convoluted laws of Verdelune. The language of the text was a labyrinth of legal jargon seemingly designed to confuse, deter, and be impenetrable to the common reader—and it certain...
2024-10-21 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostBy noon, Danielle was seated in a tent erected in the center of the town square, tasked with assisting Lefroupe with the inprocessing of the new Greenhorns and conscripts. The air was thick with tension between the two groups, as there was already...
2024-10-18 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostAs they marched into town, the eyes of all of the townspeople turned on to them, and a flare of golden text scrawled along Danielle's arm.
Skill increase! Unified Radiance [Level 1 (Minimal) → Level 2 (Limited)]!
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2024-10-16 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe following morning, Danielle was startled awake by a small explosion and the exuberant voice of Henri, her father. “Happy birthday, my dear!”
Her bleary eyes opened to the sight of confetti raining down around her, focusing in o...
2024-10-14 11:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostDanielle Marie Tinkersdottir walked down the cobbled streets of Frontière, a small town in the furthest reaches of Verdelune. Each step was filled with confidence and poise, an undeniable natural grace shining through despite her best efforts to ...
2024-10-11 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe high stone walls of the castle loomed over Sir Gasteel Anton Leiter as he marched through the gates with his chest thrust out and shoulders pulled back, saluting each High Knight he walked past. Even though he had been invited here by the king...
2024-10-09 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe throne room of the Spring Palace shimmered with a thousand hues as sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows far overhead. The marble floors had colorful patterns dancing across them, meticulously arranged decorations of flowers and ...
2024-10-07 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBella was rocked gently to and fro as Bibbidy’s carriage clattered along the cobblestones. Her godmother looked at her, a small smile on her face, “That was quite shocking, wasn't it?”
“She bluntly proposed to me on behalf of her son...
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“Bella!” Bibbidy screamed in horror, only for Cinder’s furious bellow to drown her out.
Sparks flew off of him, swirling through the air and bursting into massive explosions all over the area—everywhere except where th...
2024-10-02 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post“You have no power here, Fairy!” Matringa screeched as she jabbed a finger at Bibbidy. “What are you going to do, sell me something? You're on my land, and I didn't start this fight! I haven't broken any of the accords, so ...
2024-09-30 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“You should know better than to anger a Witch!” Matringa’s howling voice convinced Bella to work harder to shift herself from under the table, but no matter how she pushed, she couldn't move the several hundred pounds of wood caging...
2024-09-27 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe death of the first tiger sent the others into a rage, all five of the enormous Beasts focusing their fury on the source of the flame: Prince Cinder. Bella had rushed back to the blasted-out window, the cacophony of battle drawing her to return...
2024-09-25 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post- Bella -
“Those are some intense hedges.” Bella deepened her voice as she made up the conversation that must be happening among the people in the procession driving onto the lawn at this very moment. “Yes, indeed, obviously, those are...
2024-09-23 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostGiving Bella a glare of warning as she stalked out of the room, Matringa marched to the main door and yanked it open.
Bella was standing near the door of the dining room and peered through the crack between the door and its frame to tr...
2024-09-20 11:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post- Bella -
The night passed fitfully for Bella as she tried to get any sleep she possibly could, but only managed to snatch small sections of shuteye. Early, very early, she heard her stepfamily arrive home. They burst into the house, practic...
2024-09-18 11:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post- Prince Cinder -
Cinder turned and walked away from the doors of the palace, knowing there was nothing he should do to catch up to the fleeing Bella. He held the glass slipper in his hand, staring at it with confusion. “She gave ...
2024-09-16 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostShe was struggling to escape his arms, as Ash had reflexively clamped down when she turned to run. “Bella! What's the matter with you? You need to come with me and meet the queen, you don't understand-”
“You don't understand!...
2024-09-13 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post- Bella -
The two of them sat in their small alcove, both staring at each other without saying a word. Ash raised an eyebrow, his skepticism barely concealed by the mask he was wearing. When he finally broke the silence, his tone was laden w...
2024-09-11 11:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post- Cinder -
Prince Cinder staggered to the refreshment table, reaching over and snagging a cup of ice-cold punch. Tossing it back in one quick pull, he grabbed another before swaying slightly in exhaustion as he turned to survey the gr...
2024-09-09 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter quickly switching out her fancy, Matringa-provided dress for a simple, already-dirty servant’s version, Bella stuffed the straw satchel down the front and carefully pulled herself into the tunnel head-first.
As it was still spr...
2024-09-06 11:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostBella was shaken awake a short while later and blinked in surprise as she looked around. She expected to be back at House Vigatori, with the greasy driver tossing her out so he could get back to his own bed, so she couldn't quite believe her eyes ...
2024-09-04 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post- Bella -
Bella stood in front of the full-length mirror, the reflection showing a pale, weary ghost of a girl framed in an elegant, completely out-of-style dress. It was slate gray with intricate embroidery subtly hinting at an allegiance t...
2024-09-02 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post“Are you quite certain, Your Highness?” The high level Captain of the Royal Guard looked around the massive open meadow as though assassins were hiding behind the daffodils. “I know Her Majesty the Queen permitted this outing, but I...
2024-08-30 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post