starting count: 33608 ending count: 34846 new words: + 1238 starting line: “Mostly because when he vanished, there were rumors that he’d been taken by an unknown Lord, and no one knew what side of the Walls he was on.” ending line: “Should we knock him out again?” The voice rumbled from above him, echoing …
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Posted on June 26, 2010
Starting Count: 28832 Ending Count: 30679 Net Gain: +1847 Starting line: It was almost over. Ending line: “Or you used to be able to. After the last War, both sides cracked down on half-breeds.” Darling: “I wouldn’t try that, were I you, Lieutenant.” She allowed just a bit of her Horseman’s Power to slip into …
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Posted on June 24, 2010
starting count: 2082 ending count: 2614 new words: + 532 starting line: “You don’t need the light.” His voice rumbled through me like thunder on a hot summer’s day. “Darkness is far friendlier.” ending line: Morning light across my face woke me. darling: I don’t know what I was expecting, but the slow heat that …
A new bunny just bit me in the arse…
Posted on June 22, 2010
And seriously, it’s all PG Holyfield’s fault. If you want to know why, go check out the Balticon pictures on Flickr. Starting count: 0 Ending count: 2082 New words: +2082 Opening line: We lost three the first night. Ending line: Warm fingers interlaced with mine, distracting me. Darling: The list took me up to 7A, …
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Posted on June 16, 2010
Starting Count: 25401 Ending Count: 27182 Net Gain: +1781 Starting line: “Odd place for Death to hang out,” Amy said, turning back to her companion. Nikki was leaning back, a look of peace on her pale face, and Amy envied her for a moment. Ending line: “I can’t let Shanna let anyone escape,” Justin said, …