Flash: Reading Challenge #7

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Read, read as fast as you can!

11 AUGUST 2021 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

10th Anniversary Video

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, Captain Leo Swift, Astrid Westergaard, Lieutenant Joel Arnett, The Emperor of Prush, Ely Ograg, Gilbert Melker Wrathchild, Theodore Emelior Beem, and Lady Serena Delgado

Members and Friends of our community celebrate our 10th anniversary

BLACK LIVES MATTER.

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Silence and inaction are not options -- so here is a far-from-exhaustive list of information and ways to help.

Baptism

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Bran// A stupid mistake on his birthday turns into an opportunity for Bran to prove his worth.

*IN PROGRESS*

Trainwreck of a Story

Lucas Merriweather Buford, Phinneus Caractacus Cromwell, Abigail Beatrix Cormac, Captain Leo Swift, Astrid Westergaard, Lieutenant Joel Arnett, The Emperor of Prush, Gilbert Melker Wrathchild, Mildred 'Milly' Morteus, Theodore Emelior Beem, and Rosalind Ferch

Pieced together via a party game.

Time: Reading Challenge #6

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Reading challenge - Quarantine edition!

Let's waste some time together

2020

In The Old Stable

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A story about a regretful Admiral, a bag of apples, and an overly-dramatic bear.

For the Animal Flash Fiction Challenge

Legendary: Reading Challenge #5

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Folklore, Myths, and Legends!

15 JANUARY 2020 - 29 FEB 2020

Search: Reading Challenge #4

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Let's explore the library!  15 OCTOBER 2019 - 30 NOV 2019

Passport: Reading Challenge #3

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Anyone else in dire need of a vacation? Let's explore the many different landscapes and cultures on Orr in a new reading challenge!

01 JAN 2019 - FEB 2019 &
01 JUL 2019 - 31 AUG 2019

Character Sheets: Detective Grimwall, Bran McCalhain, Ryan Holme

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*cue Law & Order sound effect*

Astrid Character Sheet

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may contain bears.

Antiford Writing Month Challenge

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A month of challenging yourself to get those projects created!

MARCH 2019

The Woman On The Platform

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Itinerant, No. 1 // This city only has two kinds of people: those who are thirsty or desperate and those who want to keep them that way.

Co-Op: Reading Challenge #2

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World-building is more fun when you do it with friends! Let's explore what makes Antiford stand out among Steampunk narratives: our collaboration.

01 OCT 2018 - 30 NOV 2018

Titanian Language 101

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An introductory lesson in Titanian language for non-natives. You too can learn to say "I love pizza" in the language of the Yeti. 

Dun'cahrun (Crime Syndicate)

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A guide to a particular mob in Nyxiana/Argenstrath, lead by Ryan Holme.

Deserted: Reading Challenge #1

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The desert is harsh and unforgiving, especially in Oforand. Stay out of the sun and enjoy this reading challenge instead!

01 JULY 2018 - 31 AUGUST 2018

Poisoned Flowers

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Bran// In Nyxiana, it is traditional to place a circle of white lilies on the coffin of the deceased as a blessing that will bring them peace and joy in the afterlife. Written for the Loss and Mourning Challenge.

Astrid's Multimedia Challenge

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this is the second time I've written this damn thing, so y'all better read it. 

for the Multimedia Challenge.

Because Brett Asked Me To

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a graphic of Titanian alphabet

Judica

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One way or another, we all pay for our sins.

A collection of nine very short stories for the Flash Horror Challenge.

Warnings: moderately graphic content; reference to drug use, murder, etc; overabundance of sentence fragments.

It's All Part of the Plan

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Astrid// When there's a rage-filled mob boss after you, you've gotta stay one jump ahead.

Written for the Airship Flash Fiction Challenge

Twiga

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A Kanteburian white giraffe. Because it was requested, and I wanted them.

His & Mine

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Astrid //A series of flash fiction stories in which Astrid and Ronan ditch every ceremony required of them during their betrothal. 
Written for the Spring Flash Fiction Challenge

Moving On

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Grimwall// Detective Arthur Grimwall hates celebrations. And change.

Written for the Prime Minister Flash Fiction Challenge

Crime in Antiford

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Some helpful information regarding organized crime syndicates, petty crime, piracy, etc. in Antiford

The Antiford Christmas Carol

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard

The brain child of Lieutenant Arnett and Astrid Westergaard. A kooky retelling of a Christmas Carol. Warning: Inside jokes, small language. 

Open Book

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Bran// A vacancy opens up in the Ministry of Civilization.

Written for the Short Story Challenge 

Rise of the Scorpion Soundtrack

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a collection of songs inspired by Arnett's origins story, Rise of the Scorpion. 

#fangirling

Ancient Compass (Titanian)

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The cardinal direction designations used before standardized (international) navigational names and notation became prominent.

Hjem || City Information

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Important information about Titania's capital city.

Hjem || Map

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a map of Titania's Capital City

Hjem Archives: Drohtynvethr

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A fraction of the document defining elite military behavioral conduct c. 1512
Property of Hjem National Archives.

Translated in 1886 by Astrid Westergaard.

Names! (Titanian Alphabet preview)

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I wrote out some character's names to practice using the yeti alphabet I'm making so...if you're curious, you can see what your name looks like written in Titanian...
(I tried to include everyone I thought might read this, so if I forgot you, or spelled your name wrong I'm sorry in advance! I was working on this without access to the directory)

Minor Characters

Lieutenant Joel Arnett and Astrid Westergaard

Character Bios of people that have been referenced or Background characters I have made. Most of these characters have been background characters in many stories. Please read carefully and do the research on them and those who have used them before deciding to use them in your works.

Yeti Marriage

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Information on Yeti marriage procedures and ceremonies in settled cultures