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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #1: Ms. V & ? 4ever 💘

 [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 trees in Fernweh would take to being carved into? 🌲🤔

This practice is a hallmark of romance movies, especially those set in high school, and ...

'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 stretching out behind it. The names 'Ruby', 'Silas', and 'Beckett' are along the road in white text.]

This writing implies a budding roma...

2024-06-07 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

'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 out behind it. The names 'Reese', 'Sofia', and 'Becca' are along the road in white text.]

This writing implies a budding romance bet...

2024-06-07 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll: Which Faceclaim to Reveal Next? 👀

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. 🌲 It has details like their clothing style, excruciatingly long descriptions of their physical traits, their posture, their accessories, etc. It's something I'll update and share for Book Two's eventual release; however, many of yo...

Content Schedule for June [Public]

Hello Returning Visitors!

I hope you're doing well. 💚

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 technically in Book One; however, we are learning more about her backstory!) The rambles for this month tie into our recent alpha cont...

Author's View: Oh Me, Oh My 🔔

Hi Hickory Patrons! 🍂

[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 it's pretty. 🧡 This Author's View is going to take a much closer look into the topics I mentioned in our most recent 2024-05-29 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Happy Birthday Mal! 🏍

[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 server’s birthday, I decided to unravel just a bit of their mystery as a birthday gift more to you than to them! (Mal would prefer the word 'expose'.) I've collected quotes, answers, a...

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 ✨sparkle✨ emojis for the polling question.)

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

• My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here...

  2024-05-24 12:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post

'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 some. On the barrier, there are dozens of padlocks left behind by people who visit it.]

This B POV is set during...

2024-05-21 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

'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 the barrier, there are dozens of padlocks left behind by people who visit it.]

This B POV is set during 2024-05-21 12:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #3: Quippy Banter 🍎😎

[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 instantly knew which GIF to use for this; however, deciding on the actual banter exchange took me quite some time. 😉 Eventually, I decided to share s...

Surprise #1: Tea Cookie Recipe ❄️

[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 with, no longer precariously balancing two of them to form a snowy torso. "…No?" he replies, smiling sheepishly. "I feel bad that she would go...

2024-05-18 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

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 trees sway. The colors are all warm-hued and bright.]

A. Corvin 

Alina 

Its...

2024-05-15 12:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post

'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 title is: 'Afterimages of You' in a white font with a dim, black shadow behind it.]

This Mal POV is set during TFS: Book...

2024-05-09 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post