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Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #3: Wingmen 😉 (🌲🍂)

[Alternate Text: A GIF that features Sam Richardson and the late night talk show host Conan. They seem to be sitting in a park, chatting. Conan asks: "Do you think I'd be a good wingman?" and Sam says: "Honestly, no" with a playful smile.]

Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons! 🌲🍂

I've mentioned i...

Extended Progress Update: 22 December 2023

Hi Returning Visitors,

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

• My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here. It's important for the TFS character portrait inquiries and welcome message I promptly send...
  2023-12-22 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

'Mistletoe Moments' (Becca Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a lush sprig of mistletoe hanging by a red ribbon above a doorway. The title is 'Mistletoe Moments' in a whimsical font that's white with a 3D text effect.]

The tantalizingly sweet scent of caramelized sugar has added to the cacophony of smells inside of Turn t...

'Mistletoe Moments' (Beckett Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a lush sprig of mistletoe hanging by a red ribbon above a doorway. The title is 'Mistletoe Moments' in a whimsical font that's white with a 3D text effect.]

The tantalizingly sweet scent of caramelized sugar has added to the cacophony of smells inside of Turn t...

Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #2: First Names! (Part 1)

Hi Returning Visitors!

This will be part one of a ramble set about why I selected particular names for the characters in TFS. I'll be getting into our main beloveds and likely a few of the other characters as well. You can find another ramble post on the surnames: here...

Author's View: An Invitation

[Alternate Text: A GIF of a dark haired woman smiling and pointing at the viewer while saying you're invited. She seems very energetic about conveying the invitation to you.]

Hi Hickory Patrons! 🍂

The invitation in question isn't one I'm personally extending (yet 👀), but it does link to somet...

Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #1: The MC's Memory ⚛

How the MC might feel while trying to remember certain things from their childhood:

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While I do like this ...

'Snowball Fright' (Ruby and James Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a snowy pathway in what appears to be a formal garden. The path itself is flanked by ice-encrusted shrubs that are carefully manicured along with a few lanterns. It has an elegant vibe. The sky is mostly gray with fresh snow about to fall. The title is 'SnowBall Frig...

'Snowball Fright' (Reese and James Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a snowy pathway in what appears to be a formal garden. The path itself is flanked by ice-encrusted shrubs that are carefully manicured along with a few lanterns. It has an elegant vibe. The sky is mostly gray with fresh snow about to fall. The title is 'SnowBall Frig...

'Snowball Fright' (Ruby and Jane Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a snowy pathway in what appears to be a formal garden. The path itself is flanked by ice-encrusted shrubs that are carefully manicured along with a few lanterns. It has an elegant vibe. The sky is mostly gray with fresh snow about to fall. The title is 'SnowBall Frig...

'Snowball Fright' (Reese and Jane Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a snowy pathway in what appears to be a formal garden. The path itself is flanked by ice-encrusted shrubs that are carefully manicured along with a few lanterns. It has an elegant vibe. The sky is mostly gray with fresh snow about to fall. The title is 'SnowBall Frig...

Extended Progress Update: 8 December 2023

Hi Returning Visitors,

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

• My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here. It's important for the TFS character portrait inquiries and welcome message I promptly send...
  2023-12-08 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Surprise: Mal Snippet! 💞 [Public]

Hi Returning Visitors,

I hope you're doing well.

Someone posted the below comment, which made me smile, so I thought I'd share it with you all along with a snippet . It can be a Thursday, end of week pick-me-up post. Is this actually in Book Two? Or am I simply tempting (teasing?) you with more 2023-12-07 13:53:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Surprise #1: TFS Winter Forest Wallpaper! 🌲

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're doing well!

I'm eager to share 'The Winter Forest' wallpaper, although some of you will be learning that this body of water has a different name. A particular TFS beloved might eventually bring you here.

You'll find a link below to a Dropbox folder that contains a variety of  sizes for the wallpaper so you can ...

Content Schedule for December [Public]

Hello Returning Visitors!

I hope you're doing well. 💚

Our most recent Book Two alpha drop was only yesterday! I hope that you're enjoying exploring the new content and learning more about the MC's road trip adventures among other insights. We're going to chill out together with some festive and winter themed writings. (I'm only using one pun to break the...

✨TFS: Book Two: Third RO Excursion Reveal✨

Hi Returning Visitors,

I hope you're doing well.

It's time to unveil the next romance route that was voted on by Hickory patrons. 🍂

You'll not only be spending time with a special someone (or someones), but also discovering different parts of Fernweh, learning lore hints, influencing your romance dynamic, interacting with a friend, and more. I feel like we've been waiting t...

Surprise #2: Mrs. Corvin's Sweet Corn Muffins 🌽

[Alternate Text: A header image of delicious golden brown corn muffins cooling on a wire wrack; one muffin in particular is the focal point so its cornmeal texture and fluffiness are evident. ]

In honor of autumn, I swapped the buttermilk biscuits for cornbread muffins; however, I will be sure to share Mrs. Corvin's recipe for those as well. I felt this was more festive? 🍁🍂...

2023-11-27 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Lacuna Rambles/Thoughts/Gif Reacts #3: The Past… (🌲🍂)

[Alternate Text: A GIF that is similar to an open document on a word software. It has "i miss" displayed before the cursor moves to fill in the rest with "you" as if someone's typing it.]

The Returning Visitor's absence has thoroughly entrenched itself within TFS's narrative from the...

Extended Progress Update: 24 November 2023

Hi Returning Visitors,

Key highlights of this update and reminders:

• My typical gentle nudge to remember to add my email address can be found here. It's important for the TFS character portrait inquiries and welcome message I promptly se...
  2023-11-24 13:30:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Happy Birthday R. Verner! 🖤 [Public]

[Alternate Text: An image of a black cat peering out from behind a stone wall. The title says: "Happy Birthday R. Verner!"]

In honor of R. Verner's birthday, I collected/revamped some writings about them to share with you. 🥰

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What if the MC sent something spicy to them when they are in the same room/around other people? 👀

(We ...

Author's View: C. Schade's Shade 😏

[Alternate Text: A GIF of Mother Gothel from Disney's Rapunzel film. She is putting out three candles in a row by extinguishing their flames with her fingertips. After each candle goes out, the gif is edited so 'shade' replaces the light they once bore. She seems very cavalier about doing it.]

Hi Hickory Patr...

'Couples Costume Contest' (Sofia Version)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a beautiful pocket watch that has a Steampunk style to it. The golden cover is opened to reveal the watch face that has a glass center to allow the many gears and moving parts to be visible. It's mostly gold and black with hints of red. The title is "Couples Costume ...