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October 25, 2026

From the Interview Room | Breka

Welcome folks. Hedy Parker here. Before the Shift, I was a reporter, so Tina thought it would be fun for you if I interviewed the various weirdos that makes Where Magic Settles a fun place to hang out. For my first one, I’ve decided to start with Breka. She's my sister from a different mister, all around BFF, and one of the most terrifying orcs ever to charge across a battlefield! She's also afraid of gremlins.

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October 24, 2026

What’s in a Name?

I've resigned myself to Basta's posts and Hedy's interviews. In fact, I've heard from a few of the denizens of Where Magic Settles, so I'm pretty sure I've lost all control of this thing. But, from time to time, I'll squeeze in a post direct from me to you. Answer some of your questions and the like, such as "how do you say Hedy's name?"

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October 23, 2026

Happy Halloween! | a Prompt

Flash Fiction on the writer's room server for October was Campfire Tales. As soon as I saw the brief, this whole scene popped into my head. 1200 words was the limit, so I took some necessary liberties. Enjoy!

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October 15, 2026

No One Is Skinning The Cat! | Prompt

My Writer's Room Guild has a wonderful, awesome, we-love-her, epic member who hosts Prompt Parties. Princess spins wheels and hands down curses every other week that, if you're game, you can turn into a something. I'll post the results with the associated prompts from time to time.

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October 11, 2026

Basta's Desk | Word Search Rabbit Hole

Multiverse-renowned travel informant Basta arrives on Earth to report on the latest developments, including a shocking Unity Council announcement and the peculiar habits of one human author.

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