So, now you know what drives Anna away. Is this enough of a reason for Jared to say what he does? Does it make his words understandable/forgivable for the reader?


( Mitigating factors? )

So, tonight I introduced the main conflict between our hero and heorine. While it is the kind of traditional "listening-at-doors-miscommunication" thing, I tried to make it less sitcom stupid. So, I'm looking for feedback: can you feel the tension? Does it have enough oomph to carry the story? I'm not giving any other context but this, so you only know what Anna knows. How would you feel in this situation?

( Talk to me, people. )

Title: No Room for Me
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: sm_monthly Naru (03/14/2008) and usako_mamoru Quiet Despair
Genre: General
Version: Any
Rating: G
Words: 345

( No Room for Me )

Title: Veil
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: sm_monthly Kenji (03/08/2008) and usako_mamoru's Second Anniversary Challenge, Theme 5-F: Veil
Genre: General
Version: Animanga
Rating: G
Words: 319

( One day, I will write a happy wedding fic )

Title: Into My Arms
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: sm_monthly Mamoru (03/13/2008) and usako_mamoru Second Anniversary Challenge, Theme 4-E: Fear
Genre: General
Version: Animanga
Rating: PG (for quasi-religious themes)
Words: 908 (counting lyrics)

The song itself is by Nick Cave and if you haven't heard the song yet, I highly recommend it.

( Into My Arms )

Title: Of Love and Duty
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: Queen Serenity (03/31/2008)
Genre: General
Version: Animanga/Silver Millennium
Rating: G
Words: 1521

( A Queen's job is never easy. )

Title: Blue-Ribbon Performance
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: April 22, Showjumping
Genre: Teenage Angst
Version: Crystal Tokyo
Rating: G
Words: 997

( To me, 'Teenage Angst' is just a synonym for comedy... )

Title: Spoiled
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: Wrong; 04/17/07
Genre: General
Version: Animanga/Crystal Tokyo
Rating: G
Words: 1564

( Never go to Serenity & Endymion for parenting advice. No, really, I mean that. )

Title: A Gardener’s Wisdom
Author: shadowravyn
Theme: After the series; corruption
Genre: Drama/Dark
Version: Animanga
Rating: G
Words: 1038

( Something's coming. Something bad. )

Title: Hide and Seek
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Chibi-Usa; Umbrella
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Version: Animanga/Crystal Tokyo
Rating: R
Words: 1127

(Warning: Serenity and Endymion do not act perfectly canonical. I figure it’s hard to be regal all the time.)

( Hide and Seek )

Title: Men with Big Feet…
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Chibi-Usa; Prints in Sand image
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Version: Animanga/Crystal Tokyo
Rating: PG-13 for some Bad Words and innuendo
Words: 1180

Story or Story Link:

(Warning: Serenity and Endymion do not act perfectly canonical. I figure it’s hard to be regal all the time.)

This is a "thematic" sequel to Hide and Seek. There is a reference to the previous story, and is in the same timeline, but it is not necessary to read the first to enjoy the second. You do get a hint of Endy's frustration carried through here, too.

( I keep imagining the first time Chibi-Usa sees Helios in human form, she's going to check his feet. )

Title: Wedding Bell Sorrows
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Anatole France Quote
Genre: General, WAFF-ish
Version: Anime/Manga
Rating: G
Words: 889

Story or Story Link:

( Wedding Bell Sorrows )

Title: A Sister’s Worth
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Excuses; 03/31/07
Genre: General
Version: Anime/Manga; after the end of the series
Rating: G
Words: 2049

I wish there was a better prompt than this one. Please, let me know if you think of any.
Also, I have heard that the Tsukino's are actually Christian. This is why there are a few references to Jesus/Christ in the text. Please be advised that any religious opinions expressed are not necessarily my own.

( A Sister’s Worth )

Title: No News is Good
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Ominous; 02/02/07
Genre: Drama/Angst
Version: Silver Millennium/AU
Rating: PG-13
Words: 1536

( Really, it never is. )

Title: Just One Wish
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Pregnancy; 03/06/07
Genre: Drama/Angst
Version: Manga/Anime
Rating: PG-13
Words: 622

Ending edited 04/02/07

( Just One Wish )

Title: A Kiss Before Dying
Author: Shadowravyn
Theme: Kiss; 02/01/07
Genre: Romance
Version: Silver Millennium/AU
Rating: R (for violent & mature themes)

I promise the rest of the drabbles will not be this extensive in length. I just felt I had to get some background established.

All right, actually, I don't promise anything, but I'll try...

( kiss )