Somber Soul

The whiskey burn isn't even close to the fire you ignited in me. ♡ Penned by Rae. ♡

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📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢

This is going to be hard for me to write out.. so please be nice and know I love you all.

As of more recently, I've not been finding joy in my writing, and yes, I know it's my fault because I overloaded myself with muses and writing partners. With this being said, I'm taking a semi-long hiatus from writing and dropping all threads. When I come back, it'll be on a new blog so I can feel more refreshed and ready to go for future things. I will still be around to chat on here or discord if anyone would like that information. I know this will upset some people and probably not make them want to write with me in the future, and for that, I'm sorry, but I can't keep making this feel like a chore. Just know, I love everyone I write with, and I've enjoyed the stories we've created... and if you wish to write again in the future, I look forward to writing our amazing baby beans again with bigger and better things in store. 💜

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I haven't started writing just yet, but I have been following people on the new account. So please give this a like if you'd be interested in following the new blog. 🩵

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Just throwing out an update..

The new blog is going swimmingly and I'm enjoying my time away. I definitely miss writing but know I needed this break. I look forward to inviting you guys to the new blog and writing again very soon!

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📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢

This is going to be hard for me to write out.. so please be nice and know I love you all.

As of more recently, I've not been finding joy in my writing, and yes, I know it's my fault because I overloaded myself with muses and writing partners. With this being said, I'm taking a semi-long hiatus from writing and dropping all threads. When I come back, it'll be on a new blog so I can feel more refreshed and ready to go for future things. I will still be around to chat on here or discord if anyone would like that information. I know this will upset some people and probably not make them want to write with me in the future, and for that, I'm sorry, but I can't keep making this feel like a chore. Just know, I love everyone I write with, and I've enjoyed the stories we've created... and if you wish to write again in the future, I look forward to writing our amazing baby beans again with bigger and better things in store. 💜

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Closed starter for @hcllriot

"Oh, come on! A promise means nothing unless it's a pinky promise!" Though it was a silly little promise, Nadia couldn't help but reminisce on their younger days. Before Jason passed, it was something the three of them always did, and somethings couldn't be let go of from the past. "So..." She playfully lifted her pinky and wiggled it in his direction. "Pinky promise or walk the plank?"

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"Hey, what's got you so nervous tonight? I'm not used to seeing you like this. Is something wrong?"

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"Hi, you must be Derek. My mother said you'd be stopping by today to take photos around the ranch." The blonde wore a bright and friendly smile as she extended her hand, "I'm Rosalie, I'll be your tour guide for the day." It was that time of year again for them to start promoting their summer camp, and Vivienne always made it her goal to take new photos every year. This year, she left it all in the hands of her daughter, knowing she shared the same kind of passion for the ranch. "Do you need any help with your equipment? I got the truck parked right over there if you have anything that needs to be loaded up."

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Closed starter for @hcllriot

"So why don't you tell me what happened?"

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"not everyone has secrets," dorian retorted, shaking his head while continuing to tie his shoes. a dry laugh leaving him at her words about him pushing her button and she couldn't not say it. "i have to admit, that's a first for me. don't think i've ever told someone i loved them because of an argument." licking dry lips, he took to his feet, pulling his blazer on before fixing himself in the mirror. "we do need to finish this conversation. i leave in two days, zerina. how about breakfast tomorrow?" the topic of love was not something the prince cowered from, but this felt different somehow. she was different.

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~~ Time Skip and a Hop ~~

Zerina found herself later that evening out walking the town for she couldn't handle being alone with her thoughts after her discussion with Dorian. There was still so much left unsaid and now had to wait til the next morning at breakfast. She had been so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't realize where she was until she heard someone speak his name. Wait... did someone just call him prince? Stopping dead in her tracks, she followed the sound of the voice and was quickly greeted with the sight of Dorian and a few other men. She instantly reverted to their conversation from early and her blood started to boil. With a low huff, Zernira marched over to where he was, pushing her way through until she stood before him. "Not everyone has secrets, huh? Or were you not including yourself in that, Your Highness."

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“and what happens when a man your age is kept waiting?” a simple tease as a wave of brown hair whips around the corner, curious eyes following and a smile on her features. melisa paused for a moment before continuing, “and for your information, i am shy.” which, if anyone she knew were to be asked they’d say the same thing. most outgoing with animals than with people.

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"Men my age have little patience, especially when waiting for a beautiful woman... and who knows, I might wither away to nothing if I have to wait any longer." The older male teased with a low chuckle, offering a gentle smile. "There is nothing wrong with being shy, darling. So don't ever think that's a bad thing." He held out his hand, "So? What do you say? Are you ready or do you need a little bit longer?"

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with a sigh, astrid tapped on her thighs with her palms as she awaited her ex-husbands' reaction to what she told him. "i married you, valérian, not caring about anything other than how i felt about you. i was happy, happier than i could have been married to some royal dimwit." it was hard to keep her marital status underwraps, and even harder still to do it after their divorce. she would have let it come to light once she signed away her rights but it never got to that point. "why would i? it was going to be a surprise, but also, you were already set on divorce the day i was going to sign them so instead of signing those, i chose to release you and signed the divorce papers. gave you what you wanted." tapping on her thighs again, astrid let out a low breath of air. "i just wanted you to be happy, even if it wasn't with me."

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It was clear now that they were both doing what they thought was best for the other. Valérian only ever wanted Astrid to be happy, and he thought she would be happier without him weighing down her chances at the crown. "What I wanted was you, Astrid... You've always been what I wanted and that still hasn't changed." Even with the divorce finalized, she was all he ever thought about. "I wish you would've told me... I know I wouldn't have been happy about it but maybe that could've changed something between us." Though he knew that was wishful thinking and he had no idea where that would have put them now if they were still married.