Category: short stories
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June Makes a Friend at the Miscellanarium?
Good day on this beautiful April 13th morning (or afternoon or evening or night)! Here’s my April #BlogBattle entry for the word: JURY. This is a continuation from last month’s miscellanarian word prompt. June stood in a long line of hopefuls who wanted the job of the now deceased miscellanarian (who died with the word…
Rachael Ritchey
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The Miscellanarium Society #BlogBattle March 2023
BlogBattle Word Prompt for March 2023: Miscellanarian Definition: a writer of miscellanies. (obsolete) The Miscellanarium Society by Rachael Ritchey June stood in line rocking from tip toe to heel and back again. She cradled her notebook in its usual place when not in use, between arm and side, tucked close. Her long hair, a twisted…
Rachael Ritchey
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“Legend of Jerishn” A Twelve Realms Short Story
This is a continuation from January’s “Tryst” and February’s “Caught” storyline for #BlogBattle! This series of short stories are basically a fun peek into a B(ack) story happening behind the scenes of the prequel I’m currently working on to The Beauty Thief in Chronicles of the Twelve Realms. July #BlogBattle MYTH Genre: sweet romance, fantasy…
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“When O.W.L. Goes Wrong” for April’s #BlogBattle
“When O.W.L. Goes Wrong” A Mad Mona, Monarch of Madonia Short Story by Rachael Ritchey I could feel my muscles cramping up in the cringe pinching my face. “Doyle, do this. Doyle, do that,” ran through my brain while my monarch prodded me with the flat of her hand. “Majesty,” I said, not carrying how…
Rachael Ritchey
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“Caught” A Twelve Realms Short Story
This is a continuation from January’s “Tryst” story for #BlogBattle! This is basically a fun peek into a B story happening behind the scenes of the prequel I’m currently working on to The Beauty Thief. It’s soooo fun to explore this backstory! I hope you enjoy it too. This is for February #BlogBattle REVOLUTION Genre:…
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“Tryst” A Twelve Realms Flash Fiction Story
It’s time for a new flash fiction story for #BlogBattle! This month’s prompt is BLANK, and you can still participate for January. Head over to bbprompt.com for more info on the new changes and updated design after you read this piece inspired by my favorite lady’s maid from the small kingdom of Taisce in the…
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Melody of Memories #BlogBattle: FLUTE
Nothing could be more irritating than Cos’s terrible playing. Nothing. No, not even the honking of old lady Gleason’s pet goose was as bad. Jemma looked at the sky in askance. “Please, Lord, let him learn to play that thing, or for my sanity, let that flute find a home at the bottom of the…
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Executing the Break-In Plan
#BlogBattle December: Innocent Here’s my contribution to December’s Blog Battle! I hope you enjoy. You’re not innocent. Gwen’s words rambled through his thoughts and set his teeth on edge. Cole knew this was not the time to get distracted. The wind gusts blasting into his body as he clung to the side of the buildling…
Rachael Ritchey
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