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My attempt at this week's Thursday Prompt. This week, the word for the prompt was "chancellor".
Per always, please be sure to check
Thursday_Prompt for more.
Definitely a bit influenced by
and his "Tales from Ækerin University" universe but I wanted something that still kind of fit with the Halloween season since Halloween was also the day for this prompt. I'd say I wish I had had the time to actually do it all up in time for Halloween but in truth: I'm just lazy.
An aside: I've decided that I'm going to try my hand at a special challenge presented by
- "New Novel November". So, the challenge itself is thoroughly explained in Zak's journal (link here:
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10986710) though I will be taking some liberties with some of the rules. My goal is more or less to get fully engrossed in writing again, like how I was when I first started and this challenge seems like a good practice. My goal is simple: just write up at minimum 2000 words (or the rough equivalent of 4 pages, single spaced) every day throughout November. I'm not planning on a 'new novel' as I've multiple WIP projects I would like to make some headway on nor would I be willing to release these episodes until the full chapter is complete (despite that being a measure of accountability on my part rather than me just asking that you "Trust me, bro!"). All that in mind, I'm already at a bit of a deficit in word count over the past two days. Fortunately, it's Saturday so I've all the time in the world to make that up! (That last sentiment already spells disaster for me actually accomplishing this challenge, doesn't it? Eh, it's just meant to be good fun, yes?)
Per always, please be sure to check
Thursday_Prompt for more.Definitely a bit influenced by
and his "Tales from Ækerin University" universe but I wanted something that still kind of fit with the Halloween season since Halloween was also the day for this prompt. I'd say I wish I had had the time to actually do it all up in time for Halloween but in truth: I'm just lazy.An aside: I've decided that I'm going to try my hand at a special challenge presented by
- "New Novel November". So, the challenge itself is thoroughly explained in Zak's journal (link here: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10986710) though I will be taking some liberties with some of the rules. My goal is more or less to get fully engrossed in writing again, like how I was when I first started and this challenge seems like a good practice. My goal is simple: just write up at minimum 2000 words (or the rough equivalent of 4 pages, single spaced) every day throughout November. I'm not planning on a 'new novel' as I've multiple WIP projects I would like to make some headway on nor would I be willing to release these episodes until the full chapter is complete (despite that being a measure of accountability on my part rather than me just asking that you "Trust me, bro!"). All that in mind, I'm already at a bit of a deficit in word count over the past two days. Fortunately, it's Saturday so I've all the time in the world to make that up! (That last sentiment already spells disaster for me actually accomplishing this challenge, doesn't it? Eh, it's just meant to be good fun, yes?)
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I did say this one was a bit (heavily) influenced by your story. My thought process for Marie was that she's definitely enthusiastic like Kaj, but directs that enthusiasm toward her studies more like Rhelki... she's just a bit clumsy and easily panics when something doesn't go according to plan.
I very much appreciate that you'd take the time to read over this one, very much grateful for that.
I very much appreciate that you'd take the time to read over this one, very much grateful for that.
Hey, mixing mixtures is a simple matter! Her potion did accomplish something without exploding!
Also: whatever could you mean? Are you implying something? Don't worry! I'm sure these potions are reversible and the itching is just temporary!
(What do you mean that's not what you meant? What do you mean I still don't want to see Roidh "happy" and why'd you add air quotes to that?)
I'm grateful that you'd take the time to read over this one, thanks much for that.
Also: whatever could you mean? Are you implying something? Don't worry! I'm sure these potions are reversible and the itching is just temporary!
(What do you mean that's not what you meant? What do you mean I still don't want to see Roidh "happy" and why'd you add air quotes to that?)
I'm grateful that you'd take the time to read over this one, thanks much for that.
Perhaps it might be a little stressful but just imagine how fulfilling it is to get your assignment right in that class! I mean, technically, this was a success after all just not without a caveat is all.
I very much appreciate you having taken the time for this one, very grateful for that.
I very much appreciate you having taken the time for this one, very grateful for that.
Finally got around to taking a look at this, and I have to say, what a treat!
I feel like you nailed the balance of atmosphere-building with character expression here. Just the right amount of description. The plotting of this one is great--you played with and messed with expectations in such a way that was quite intriguing and makes one want to read more by the end. This would make a great beginning to a novel.
I think I recall one typo in the first or second paragraphs... I'd have to go back and check. Near-flawless execution overall, though.
I feel like you nailed the balance of atmosphere-building with character expression here. Just the right amount of description. The plotting of this one is great--you played with and messed with expectations in such a way that was quite intriguing and makes one want to read more by the end. This would make a great beginning to a novel.
I think I recall one typo in the first or second paragraphs... I'd have to go back and check. Near-flawless execution overall, though.
I'm honestly quite thrilled to hear you say so; I was a bit worried that I was missing steps left and right with this one. Trying to subvert expectations with the reveal as to why Marie was in the chancellor's office was definitely a big goal so I'm glad to hear you thought I managed things well enough.
I'd be quite pleased with myself if I managed just one or two typos but I suppose it just goes to show there is always room for improvement.
I'm very much grateful that you'd take the time to read over this one, thanks much for that.
I'd be quite pleased with myself if I managed just one or two typos but I suppose it just goes to show there is always room for improvement.
I'm very much grateful that you'd take the time to read over this one, thanks much for that.
The subversion of expectations was one of this one's best attributes, if you ask me. And this was a case where I think I could learn a thing or two regarding scene description, which is something I tend to be somewhat dry at. I know you've been toying with the levels on that, and this (at least I thought) hit the balance well.
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