AU - After taking over the throne of the Fire Nation, Zuko spends his time among groups of advisers and servants. Despite every waking moment around people, Zuko still feels utterly alone. To repair relations with the Water Nation, Zuko invites the only person he knows to join his council. Surprisingly, she heals much more than political relations.
The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 3 – A Steven Universe Fic
Yellow was out first. She was as stoic as always, but the moment her gaze lighted on me, a variation of hate, excitement, and sadness rushed across her face in an amalgamation. Yellow opened her mouth to say something but couldn’t seem to find the words. So, she cinched her mouth shut and made her … Continue reading The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 3 – A Steven Universe Fic
“Belladonna,” a Short Story
Originally published (November 1, 2020) by Coffin Bell volume 3, issue no.4 Mythopoeia. My boyfriend’s name was Stephen. Stephen worked in a botanical lab where they frequently researched new and evolving plant life. When Stephen would come home, he filled his evenings with discussions on flowers. He adored beautiful things, flowers being one of his … Continue reading “Belladonna,” a Short Story
The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 2 – A Steven Universe Fic
They wouldn’t let me walk out of the hospital. Instead, I was instructed to stay off my legs for a while longer. It was a welcome reprieve, as I honestly felt as if I was still in the throes of naptime. Garnet, though she wouldn’t look at me, she graciously pushed me out of the … Continue reading The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 2 – A Steven Universe Fic
Silent Kisses ch. 5 – A Naruto (Sasuke x Hinata) Fic
Every conversation he had that day was rushing through his head in tandem. Words and faces were being swapped around, but no matter who was saying what, Sasuke cringed all the same. His mother was apparently friends with Sasuke 2.0, Hinata was in wedding pictures with Naruto, and Sakura had bought a basket of tomatoes. … Continue reading Silent Kisses ch. 5 – A Naruto (Sasuke x Hinata) Fic
The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 1 – A Steven Universe Fic
It was like waking from a long nap. Not that I had taken many naps. Gems don't need sleep, but I never deny myself the pleasures of earth – sleep being one of them. When I opened my eyes, I saw many familiar things. Pearl was staring at me, her blue eyes wide and nearly … Continue reading The Return of Pink Diamond ch. 1 – A Steven Universe Fic
Snow Black ch. 7 – A Danganronpa (Sonia x Tanaka) Fic
“Sonia, wait-“ As Kazuichi reached out for her, Sonia jumped up and took off running toward the pod room. The alarms grew louder and louder with each step, but the blood rushing in Sonia’s ears drowned out every noise. Before she had even rounded the corner into the pod room, she was already coming up … Continue reading Snow Black ch. 7 – A Danganronpa (Sonia x Tanaka) Fic
Snow Black ch. 6 – A Danganronpa (Sonia x Tanaka) Fic
Sonia didn't see Fuyuhiko for at least a week, and even when she did see him after that, it was brief glimpses as he stomped by her in the hallway. No matter how often she tried to stop him to talk, he ignored her wordlessly, leaving her standing alone in the empty halls of the … Continue reading Snow Black ch. 6 – A Danganronpa (Sonia x Tanaka) Fic
“The Racist is Always Right,” a Short Story
Originally published (September 2016) in Geeky Press's Bad Jobs and Bullshit: It's Unlikely We'll Be Missed. I worked at a large chain department store in the southeast. We specialized in everything outdoors, from guns to swim trunks, which catered well to the caveman-like conspiracy theorists and government haters alike. He was an elderly man named … Continue reading “The Racist is Always Right,” a Short Story
“Words, Words, Words,” a Poem
Originally published (February 2, 2014) by scissors & spackle. Falling, lifting, jumping, tumbling, writing, reading words on paper, pages, paper, pages. Pacing words to find words to find words to find fine dining, lining the streets with gold nickels and brass plating. Plating, feigning and raining open worlds, open worlds, curl and unfurl, furling, furling, … Continue reading “Words, Words, Words,” a Poem