The First and Last Tax Man in Thimblecross, Part 1
"Well, if there’s no… object of particular interest in town, I suppose I will simply have to do an appraisal. A very thorough appraisal."
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The Dolly in the Trunk, Part 3
Did you think the story over, gentle reader? Or perhaps you and a few clever folks realized Ellie wasn’t telling the truth when she said that she left her dolly in Jasper and Corbin’s workshop. This final part of “The Dolly in the Trunk” reveals Ellie’s motivations,
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The Dolly in the Trunk, Part 1
Sometimes, dear reader, the flesh is willing, but the spirit is weak. Such may be said for Hoddin Nutterlin. Hoddin the merchant has the kindest disposition of any man in Thimblecross. Since his wife and child died, he often fills his lonely hours with a kind word or minor act
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Last week, gentle reader, we skimmed through the dark and Harrowing history of Thimblecross, with the grand opening of Jasper Harrow's circus turning mysteriously becoming his final act. The town of Thimblecross continued to dwindle with the disappearance of the last Harrow. Now, some say there are more
Read moreThe Fall of the House of Harrow
Dear reader, this is not a history for the faint of heart. Nor is it a history for those who deal in certainties and questions with answers. This is the history of the ruined castle from which Jolly the Scarecrow emerges. The history that will shape Jolly's efforts
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Enough Rope, Chapter 8
In which Fleta faces more sorcerers than expected.
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Enough Rope, Chapter 7
In which Fleta's lies bring uncomfortable questions, faces an unexpected visitor, and realizes her shelter was not as it seemed.
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Enough Rope, Chapter 6
In which Fleta makes big decisions, and does what she does best.
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Enough Rope, Chapter 2
In which Fleta learns fumbles through an investigation, rediscovers the better part of valor, and begins to wonder if her missing uncle is connected to the current situation.
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Enough Rope, Chapter 1
In which Fleta puts on a show, argues with her sword, gets help from an unlikely source, and spends some time in a broom closet of the grandest temple in the kingdom.
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Enough Rope, All Chapters
Fleta, now a widely recognized champion with a friend-turned-magical sword, seeks revenge upon the sorcerers responsible for last summer's deadly disaster. Unfortunately, her enemies seem more keen on helping than her allies do.
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The Basement in the Basement, Pt 2
In which somethings just won't stay buried, and Marvin is forced to confront a horror in the secret basement.
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The Girl in the Red Cloak, Part 3: The Silver Shore
In which the drowning sailor hears a parable about the consequences of oath breaking before he decides whether to swear an oath to unknown forces.
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The Girl in the Red Cloak, Part 2: The Marble Halls
In which a girl runs into a man with a red cloak and has a riddle contest without understanding the stakes.
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The Girl in the Red Cloak, Part 1: The Deathless Faire
In which a drowning sailor gets a temporary reprieve and an other-worldly story.
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