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Extended Progress Update: 14 June 2024

Hi Returning Visitors,

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

  • My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here. It's important for the TFS character portrait inquiries and welcome message I promptly send out. Also, remembe...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #2: Funny Incorrect TFS Quotes! ๐Ÿ˜†

(I altered this ramble once I realized I might be accidentally spoiling what's going to be contained in this month's alpha drop. ๐Ÿ’”)

I found most of these from reblogs on my personal (that I no longer remember the password to, so it's like an abandoned museum) blog that were originally related to other fandoms. More often than not, the source was incor...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #1: Ms. V & ? 4ever ๐Ÿ’˜

 [Alternate Text: A close-up of a tree trunk where a section of the bark and first layer of the tree itself have been deeply carved to create a heart. The center of the heart reveals lighter wood and has a surprising depth. The lighting is nostalgic with areas of light and shadow.]

I wonder how tre...

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'An Odd Trio' (Ruby Version)

  [Alternate Text: An overhead shot of an empty, curved road winding through a densely forested area. There are towering evergreens and trees packed tightly around the pathway, creating areas of shade and light along the narrow road. The title: 'An Odd Trio' is in a 3D font with a long shadow stret...

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'An Odd Trio' (Reese Version)

 [Alternate Text: An overhead shot of an empty, curved road winding through a densely forested area. There are towering evergreens and trees packed tightly around the pathway, creating areas of shade and light along the narrow road. The title: 'An Odd Trio' is in a 3D font with a long shadow stretching ...

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Poll: Which Faceclaim to Reveal Next? ๐Ÿ‘€

Hi Returning Visitors!

Here's a quick poll about something I've been thinking about.

Some of you know that I do have an optional faceclaim/aesthetic document to help readers who might wish to better visualize TFS's characters. ๐ŸŒฒ It has details like their clothing style, excruciatingly long descriptions of their physical tra...

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Content Schedule for June [Public]

Hello Returning Visitors!

I hope you're doing well. ๐Ÿ’š

Our most recent TFS: Book Two alpha drop was only a few days ago, but I'm eager to get into our upcoming content for June.

We'll be having a fun poll about a faceclaim reveal that will include some of the new characters from Book Two, like C. Schade and Rosie. (Well, Rosie was t...

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Author's View: Oh Me, Oh My ๐Ÿ””

Hi Hickory Patrons! ๐Ÿ‚

[Alternate Text: A GIF of the sun rising over a beach with gentle waves rolling in.]

I'm selecting this GIF for B. Warrick along with the fact ...

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Happy Birthday Mal! ๐Ÿ

[Alternate Text: An image of an ebony motorcycle with some crimson pinstripe detailing; it's parked on concrete. The title reads: "Happy Birthday Mal!" in a heavy font that is crimson with a shadow lurking behind it.]

In honor of our favorite enigmatic serverโ€™s birthday, I decided to unravel...

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Extended Progress Update: 24 May 2024

Hi Returning Visitors,

This post is part poll, part update! The poll dovetails wonderfully with the update you'll be reading. It isn't a narrative influence or writing poll, just a fun one.

(You can scroll down to the โœจsparkleโœจ emojis for the polling question.)

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

  • My typical g...

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'The Aftermath' (Beckett Version)

 [Alternate Text: A close-up on a section of a metal barrier that is formed be thin lengths of metal criss-crossing to create interwoven diamonds. It's likely a barrier overlooking a sheer ocean cliff since the sea stretches out in the background, possibly representing more than an enchanting view to so...

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'The Aftermath' (Becca Version)

[Alternate Text: A close-up on a section of a metal barrier that is formed be thin lengths of metal criss-crossing to create interwoven diamonds. It's likely a barrier overlooking a sheer ocean cliff since the sea stretches out in the background, possibly representing more than an enchanting view to some. On...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #3: Quippy Banter ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ˜Ž

[Alternate Text: A GIF from the movie 'Matilda'. It features Ms. Honey carefully lowering her glasses down her nose and appearing mildly awestruck and surprised by what she sees.]

I love how I in...

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Surprise #1: Tea Cookie Recipe โ„๏ธ

[Alternate Text: A header image of tea cookies on a gray plate. The cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and shaped into little balls, resembling snowballs. Stray sugar dusts the plate.]

Beckett and Ruby

"Are you trying to build a snowman? Ruby will be back soon."

Beckett unconvincingly glances between you and the stack of cookies he's messing...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #2: First Names (Part 3)!

Hi Returning Visitors!

These names can sometimes serve as hints!

[Alternate Text: A GIF of pixel art depicting a sunrise over a beach setting. The light glistens on the ocean while the palms...

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'Afterimages of You' (The Waitress and Ruby Version)

 [Alternate Text: A very red-hued image of a hand reaching out to a wall and creating a shadowy double of itself that is seemingly reaching back. It's in shades of red and black, likely from a red light source that's helping to cast the shadow. There's something both scary and sad about the shadow. The ...

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'Afterimages of You' (The Waiter and Ruby Version)

[Alternate Text: A very red-hued image of a hand reaching out to a wall and creating a shadowy double of itself that is seemingly reaching back. It's in shades of red and black, likely from a red light source that's helping to cast the shadow. There's something both scary and sad about the shadow. The...

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'Afterimages of You' (The Waitress and Reese Version)

 [Alternate Text: A very red-hued image of a hand reaching out to a wall and creating a shadowy double of itself that is seemingly reaching back. It's in shades of red and black, likely from a red light source that's helping to cast the shadow. There's something both scary and sad about the shadow. The ...

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'Afterimages of You' (The Waiter and Reese Version)

[Alternate Text: A very red-hued image of a hand reaching out to a wall and creating a shadowy double of itself that is seemingly reaching back. It's in shades of red and black, likely from a red light source that's helping to cast the shadow. There's something both scary and sad about the shadow. The title ...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #1: Pastry Paramours ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ’˜

 [Alternate Text: An image of fudgey brownies on a wooden cutting board. They appear very decadent with a layer of white frosting that's accented by colorful sprinkles.]

Some of you might recognize this header image from our recipe post: 2024-05-06 12:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Extended Progress Update: 3 May 2024

Hi Returning Visitors,

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

  • My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here. It's important for the TFS character portrait inquiries and welcome message I promptly send out. Also, remembe...

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Content Schedule for May [Public]

Hello Returning Visitors!

I hope you're doing well. ๐Ÿ’š

Our most recent TFS: Book Two alpha drop was only yesterday, but I'm eager to get into our upcoming content for May.

You'll notice that the surprise for this month is tied to the tea party at the Verner mansion that many of you are looking forward to; it's a delicious recipe! ๐Ÿช To continue th...

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Happy Birthday Mrs. Dorran! ๐Ÿ–Œ [Public]

[Alternate Text: An image of a painterโ€™s palette that is full of different paints mixing and mingling together to create new hues. The title says: "Happy Birthday Mrs. Dorran!"]

In honor of Mrs. Dorran's birthday, I wanted to share a section from TFS: Book Two where she shines! (Her birthday post from last year can be found: 2024-04-29 12:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Author's View: ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Hi Hickory Patrons! ๐Ÿ‚

 [Alternate Text: A GIF featuring one of apparently many 007s, Pierce Brosnan. The secret agent is at a bar ordering his iconic drink along with stating the line: 'Vodk...

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TFS Q&A Session (Spicy ๐Ÿ”ฅ)

Question: "I have a question for the #TFSPatreonMiniQ&A! For MC+R rivals, I think their tit for tat dynamic could very much carry on to the bedroom so my question isโ€ฆ ~~how~~ would R beg after being teased enough? Sweetly or through gritted teeth? Would they change strategy depending on what would delight the MC the most? ๐Ÿ‘€

Answer:

Please c...

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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #3: Black Cat Energy ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ–ค

[Alternate Text: A GIF of a black cat walking towards the camera and meowing softly.]

R. Verner can sometimes give off 'black cat energy' when engaging with people! They're known ...

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MBC #2: 'Blistering Love' (Reese and James Version)

 [Alternate Text: A header image of coals being steadily warmed by the fire beneath them. The dark chunks of rock are tinged red and orange in some places from the building heat. The title 'Blistering Love' is in a heavy black font with a ruddy glow effect around each letter.]

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MBC #2: 'Blistering Love' (Reese and Jane Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of coals being steadily warmed by the fire beneath them. The dark chunks of rock are tinged red and orange in some places from the building heat. The title 'Blistering Love' is in a heavy black font with a ruddy glow effect around each letter.]

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MBC #2: 'Blistering Love' (Ruby and Jane Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of coals being steadily warmed by the fire beneath them. The dark chunks of rock are tinged red and orange in some places from the building heat. The title 'Blistering Love' is in a heavy black font with a ruddy glow effect around each letter.]

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MBC #2: 'Blistering Love' (Ruby and James Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of coals being steadily warmed by the fire beneath them. The dark chunks of rock are tinged red and orange in some places from the building heat. The title 'Blistering Love' is in a heavy black font with a ruddy glow effect around each letter.]

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