... As he scratched under the young gryphon's chin, causing it to emit a loud purring, the Ravenlord's hollow whisper filled her mind again ... The voice...
Bill walked up the steps of the old cellar once more. He hated it. Hated the fact that he had to. But there was no other way out. And with each step he took he...
*After several pregnant silences and their final delivery into passing yet more silence. The still smoking dragon flitters about the rafters making an...
... I produced a bottle of chilled Sapphire London Dry gin, a bottle of Vermouth, a martini glass, and a Colt .45. First I swished ice water around inside the...
He reached his hand out to Jennifer and she took it. "Let's get ye in and fed now. And aye bird, I think a spot o'rum all around will do us all some good." ...
The assertions of one old seasonal tradition notwithstanding, quite a bit was stirring above the basements of the Goth House. The coat check room, or...
*Pardon me a moment, Rhiobhan ... I have had an inspiration ... * The Ravenlord's hollow whisper filled Rhiobhan – mind and soul – as he slid away across...
In the distance, muted, the music thrummed. Shadows rested comfortably against one another, water gently splashed into an unseen basin, and a small form...
As the Scarlet One continued his travels through the House, two shadows detached themselves on truly feline feet and paused before the miniture House. Lucas...
Far above the courtyard garden, dark clouds blew across the night sky. As clouds broke a part in the chilling wind, the snow-covered garden glowed and...
I suppose a coffee will have to do. Unless the spirits are flowing already? Perhaps one & then I think I must be on my way. I fear I have wandered into the...
... The newcomer was answered, not by the affable barkeep, but by a pale man in robes of blackest velvet who hadn't been there a moment before. "The specialty...
Well I must admit I am partial to the quiet. So, a hot toddy, is it then? That does sound inviting for the moment. Take the chill off. Then perhaps our...
From: <theweebanshee@...> Gavin walks down the semi-hidden staircase behind the bar, snags the leather-covered ledger from under the corner of Winter's...
... "Welcome to Our Little Universe Spanning Pub. I don't have any mixed drink specials, but we have quite the beer and wine selection. I'm going to make a...
... "Yer credit is good here, warlock," I said. Cinnamon Rose tea, 2 shots of brandy, a tablespoon of honey, and 1 lemon slice. One hot toddy, piping hot....
She glanced up at the others silently she had entered the strange place and sighed sitting in a corner observing them all she wore a black velvet dress that...
... Good day to ye, miss, and welcome. My name's Winter, and I'm the bartender and current manager of The House. Tell us a story while I pour you a drink, ...
He pulled a pipe down from the mantle and lit it with a taper of straw. He leaned back, took a draw off the pipe and asked Jennifer, "Where did you pick up...
Mariel wandered in from another room in the House, taking a seat at the bar. She smiled at the other people here, feeling a tad bit lonely. But who wouldn't...
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... bar. She smiled at the other > people here, feeling a tad bit lonely. But who ... stroking it with one blood-red lacquered > talon before turning her very ...
Slowly, the heavy door to the garden swung open, and the Scarlet One stepped back into the House – literally. With easy stride, it made its backward way...
Mariel turned to the gentleman that had came to her. She looked at him i n confusion. "Excuse me," he said, "but I just had to see." "Had to see what?" She...
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"Winter, it is good to see you," came its musical voice. "May we have a glass of elderberry wine, please?" Of course. Slightly chilled. Do ye need a...
I stepped from behind the bar and lumbered over to the table where Verloren and the new guest were talking. The talk seemed private so I let their words wash...
... "Ah, my thanks, sir," said the Scarlet One, as it took the cool glass from Winter's frosty hand. It took a small sip and swirled the sweet wine around its...