Fiona_the_Ogre @Boudicca@octodon.social
Achieving zen thru grumpiness
@Teryl_Pacieco this is perfect!
She gaped at the towering bipedal wolf, dark fur aglow in the waxing moonlight, ready to scream when she noticed a familiar gold pendant around it's neck.
"R-rutofan27?"she gulped.
"Yup! And you're Linktothepastalover!" it barked, tail wagging furiously.
The human stammered, "I.. I think I misunderstood the WLW app we met on?"
"Oops," the werewolf yipped and shrank into a small, chubby Latina,"Can we still try..?"
"Oh. Yes!"
#tootfic #microfiction #urbanfantasy #writing #terylstales #lgbt #wlw
More water lilies. I just learned they are also called "white nenuphars", a suitably grand name.
#photography #mastoart
New Iranian Video Game, Engare, Explores the Elegant Geometry of Islamic Art https://goo.gl/giKo9U https://t.co/wnenLGoT2D
RIP Harlan Ellison
"Humans are so lucky. Your monthly shedding is so discreet and largely unseen," Tro'k sighed, scratching at her sagging, flaking neck, causing small scales to drift off her. She was quite a sight - back on her home planet it wasn't an uncommon sight, but most folks on Earth weren't used to it and found it gross enough to sneer at.
I patted her hand, "Believe you me, if I could solve my monthly shedding overnight with a hot shower, I'd trade."
Orcs will richly reward anyone who saves their or a loved one's life.
So when a starving, mangy, abandoned cat was found eating a snake in the chief's newly born infant's room, it became the most loved and cherished feline in the land.
It was healed, groomed and fed only the most tender meat and freshest cuts of fish.
A statue was built and warriors battled in it's honor.
Years later, it's descendants are still revered by them.
#tootfic #microfiction #writing #terylstales #fantasy #caturday
What a gem
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"Orc marauders aren't THAT tough. No, the strongest, most skilled warriors stay behind to protect and train the children."
"That doesn't sound right. I was at an orc village once, the only orcs I saw minding any kids were really REALLY old, weak little orcs."
"See, that's where you're mistaken."
"What, were they disguised to look old?"
"No, they're old. You've seen orc battle tactics - imagine how good one needs to be to get that old."
I stopped walking when I spotted the cardboard box by the alley.
'Free to a Good Home' was written in cursive on the side.
Five cream and ginger kittens were huddled within.
I couldn't leave it be. I'd have to get them to the no-kill shelter the next town over tomorrow but I wasn't going to just leave them out here overnight.
As I hefted the box, each kitten opened all 3 of their dark eyes. In my head I heard, "Thank you."
#tootfic #microfiction #urbanfantasy #writing #terylstales #caturday
The talks and tutorials for PyOhio 2018 have been released:
https://www.pyohio.org/2018/schedule/talks/list/
https://www.pyohio.org/2018/schedule/tutorials/list/
If you're in the Ohio area at the end of July you won't want to miss this free Python conference (I'm not even from Ohio and I wouldn't dare miss it.)
Hope to see you there!
When I joined masto, I gravitated towards following creative peeps and noticed a thing that's pretty common to all of us: we feel guilty for promoting places that people can buy our work or otherwise support us financially. So I started the #CreativeToots hashtag for that very reason. Got an Etsy page? Online store? Patreon? Selling a piece of art? Throw that tag on it. Do it with unfettered abandon. Everyone else: Look at that tag for artists to support. Buy their stuff. Help them create. <3
Vampires are famously vulnerable to sunlight - however it is important to note that while sunlight might cause irritation to exposed skin, it's the EYES that need to absorb the light before fatal immolation will occur.
A vampire with their eyes shut can stumble around for hours without perishing. Most are quite safe on a cloudy day with a wide brimmed hat.
And sunglasses? Be wary of anyone who looks like they're cosplaying The Matrix.
The unhappiness on the horizon would soon be unavoidable.
Her warrior told her to bring their wagon to the battlefield when it was all over. Once the ravens and crows darkened the midday sun. Dress warm, wear gloves and burn strong incense; the stronger the better.
She simply nodded. These were not new instructions.
She knew her warrior was strong, and swift and brave.
And she also knew that often that isn't enough to come home unaided.
"Wow, you're Clover Canyons! I'm a huge fan! Or I was..."
"Oh? Was it the political scandal, or...?"
"Well... I'd been a fan for almost 10 years when I noticed you put on some weight...I'm sad you stopped caring about your health."
Clover took a long drag of her cigarette, "My health?"
"Obesity is a heart risk,everyone knows that!"
"Your concern has been noted, I'll shed 200 lbs immediately,"she promised, and pushed her "fan" into the pool.
"Ugh... Can't believe they used 'manly' as an insult - like, I'm sorry I have a square jaw & muscles? Do I have to commit public indecency to shut people like that up? Glad nothing came of it... Thanks for backing me up, sis - but you didn't have to."
"It's fine. Everyone loves a redhead in a low cut blouse."
"Seriously, you didn't! I was freaking out - like, what if they'd figured out you had a penis?"
"No one insults my lil sister but me."
The unnamed being
#art #mastoart #watercolor
in list of things that was meant to be posted 4 months ago...
There is a fire burning where home is, far ahead. Is that an omen or a beacon of hope? ...or is it both?
Burning - a 1 second video, created for the one off moving image festival. [ http://noemata.net/one-off ]
Created using #Darktable #Processing and #FFMpeg
#mastoart #artwithopensource #linuxartists #creativetoots #art #contemporaryart #videoart
