Halloween I.F. – “Body of Work” – Day 22
[Please read the instruction post before commenting] “First of all,” Augustus said, and was pleased when his voice didn’t shake too much, “I would have you make me a cup of tea. Herbal. I need to calm my nerves and get my thoughts in order.” Enmity’s eyebrows lifted—for all of what Augustus liked to think […]
Halloween I.F. – “Body of Work” – Day 21
[Please read the instruction post before commenting] No, Augustus decided, he shouldn’t go toward the warmth. He didn’t know where it led, or, in fact, what was causing the warmth. And if it was a way out—if the warmth came from areas nicer than this horrid, dark cave, should he really do it alone? That […]
Halloween I.F. – “Body of Work” – Day 20
[Please read the instruction post before commenting] Augustus turned slowly, taking a moment to get his bearings and to try to see a clearer image of what was around him. He felt odd, off balance, in a body that was nostalgic and yet lost to him, no longer his own, young and angular, shaped differently […]
Halloween I.F. – “Body of Work” – Day 19
[Please read the instruction post before commenting] Yes—it would be best if it weren’t now, Augustus decided; he was on the spot, and he didn’t feel great about impulsively using sex as a way to get bodily fluids and help divine his past. It wasn’t out of the picture if it came to it, and […]
Halloween I.F. – “Body of Work” – Day 18
[Please read the instruction post before commenting] “Now is a great time,” he told Olivia firmly. “One moment.” He grabbed a sign that he kept just inside his office, hanging it on the door to indicate his absence. “And now nobody will wait around for me.” “What a gentleman,” Olivia said dryly, with an almost […]