At one of the picnic tables in the middle of the park, sat Seifer Almasy. He was going through a newspaper, circling apartment ads and generally enjoying the day.

He started out humming. Then occasionally singing a word or two here or there. Out of nowhere came:

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There was a strange stirring in the park, a sense of opening and presence, and then a figure appeared seemingly far off at first. It walked steadily, coming closer and closer until suddenly a tall lithe woman was standing amid the trees. She sighed, looking around her as if searching for something, then closed her eyes and concentrated. A gentle ( Read more... )

Jarod had stopped at a Restaurant for take-out on his way back from another trip. He had the containers spread out on a bench, while he contemplated another Pretend successfully completed. His stint as a dance instructor had been both fun, and constructive ( Read more... )

This was officially no longer funny. Not that it was funny in the first place, mind you. Two nights of restless sleep was bad enough but three now ( Read more... )

After spending the weekend, as well as several days before it working like a fiend, Isabel was grateful for a few days off. She'd spend Monday cleaning the apartment, doing laundry and trying not to think about Dean. They'd only been casual acquaintances, but Isabel respected him and the work he did. She was also trying hard not to think about ( Read more... )

The sword that Tim was practicing with seemed a little peculiar. When it caught the light just right, it glittered like a certain imaginary Vampire who shall Forever be known as Mr. Sparkles remain nameless.

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It was way too nice of a day to spend indoors. Especially with a hyperactive six year old.

So Veronica, Lilly and Dick headed over to the park.

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Rube was deep in the crossword when he got the distinct impression that he was being watched. He tried to ignore it, but finally glanced up from the puzzle.

There was a sheep staring at him. He saw that there were many others nearby. They were looking at him too.

He looked up at the sky. "Really?"

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In northern California an alchoholic judge was facing a scandal of bribery and sending innocent people to jail, and abusing his daughter. And if Jarod's calculations were correct, and they usually were, Sydney and Miss Parker were making inquiries about the bartender Jarod Cruise, who had mysteriously disappeared ( Read more... )

*beep* Connor, it's Gwen, please I just want to talk...

"I've had the phone ten minutes and she already found my number." Connor muttered, shaking his head. Lugh the Vampire Bunny hopped beside him, eyes peeled for some great fresh greens.

He was headed for the gazebo, his usual thinking place.

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