
Writer’s UpDate…
Fudge-cakes where does the time go? Can’t believe I haven’t posted for two months! Doesn’t feel that long. October, the bedrooms were refloored. Decades of crap, pulled out of the rooms, sorted, and put back. One of the rooms was my converted study, “The Cave’. Need I say more? Every nook and cranny… I have yet to go through old university files and school books… Does paper breed? I swear on a star it must…
November, I focused on Nanowrimo and juggled appointments. There’s always a never-ending list of shiz to do. Hopefully, 2022 will be less taxing and the muse can focus.
This story is dedicated to Nobbinmaug because without making a pact to participate in Friday Fictioneers this week, I would have used the “I’m hosting a Christmas party on Friday” excuse and extended my hiatus until next week.
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The brewery was the oldest building in town. Her stone walls timeless, and the produce a well-kept secret in the local region. The storefront served the general public, but the good stuff the owner kept hidden in the cellar outback and only sold to the chosen in the know, just ask for Sweet Molly. The substance potent, dangerous, and illegal. One could lose their head… in more ways than one. Want hairs on your chest? Bottoms up. Want an out-of-body experience? Scoll. Rose-coloured glasses? Sip. Euphoria? Keep drinking? To see the dead? Careful what you drink.
Sweet Molly, bottling potions since 1586.
Where do I get some of that for my Christmas do (I’m inviting the Prime Minister)
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I’m thinking you’re after the “turn him into a toad” potion… too late, someone beat you to it. 😀
Thanks N!
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Interesting potions. Creative story.
Try at own risk! 🙂 I am happy with the surprises & shocks life gives, and won’t try “Sweet Molly” 🙂
Keep writing. Yes, 2 months is a long gap. Take care.
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Sweet Molly isn’t for the faint hearted that’s for sure.
Thanks A!
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Wow! Those are some potent concoctions! Good story, Tannille.
It’s nice to see you back again.
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If only the concoctions could talk!
I thought I was only gone for about a month… oops! Pesky little thing called life.
Thanks M
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Indeed, those have tales to tell.
amazing and scary how fast time flies isn’t it.
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Sounds a bit too dangerous for me!
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Only for the daring. 😀
Thanks A!
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“Does paper breed?” 🤣 I wish words bred. I know dogs breed and a certain breed of dog.
My favorite part was the dedication. Nobbinmaug, forcing Tannille to write since 2020. Tannille, returning the favor.
Molly doesn’t seem so sweet when you put it that way. Good one, T. You shook the rust right off. I’m still creaking.
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New pact — 2022 Nobbinmaug and Tannille breed… words…
Figured you would like the dedication… I need to create a label and stick that quote on my laptop. 🤣
I don’t know, Sweet Molly might be useful. Helps ugly people breed. Cures depression, hair loss, bad breath . Hell maybe SM can cure cancer by killing blood cells or unwanted siblings.
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I think I need to visit Sweet Molly. Can she help with sleep?
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Yes… Sleeping Beauty…
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I like the way you escalate the possible results of using Sweet Molly’s potion, right the way to seeing the dead. It’s good to have you back in FF, Tannille!
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I wasn’t too sure how I was going to execute this story — 100 words is challenging. Originally, Sweet Molly was going to be accidentally sold to the public. That would have been interesting. Anyway, I am glad the story worked in terms of execution.
Thanks P!
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Welcome back, Tannille. Sweet Molly sounds like a potion to keep handy for all kinds of reasons 🙂
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Might be deadly in the wrong hands and useful in other hands.
Thanks L, glad to be back. Time slips by.
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Count me in. Anything to brighten the dreary days of mid winter.
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Good atmosphere for red.
Thanks S!
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Ah, so it is not the quantity you consume, but instead the carefully selected droplets of poison.
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Everyone has their own poison…
Thanks J!
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Sounds a bit like the Fire Water I drank to excess in China! I’d certainly risk a drop or two.
Btw, we missed you!
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The key is to stop when you start to see double… Fire water sounds fantastical.
Thanks K! I missed the gang. Sometimes a break helps with creativity though.
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Dear Tanille,
Welcome back. I envy your uncluttering. I definitely need to do some of that myself. Your story is imaginative. Molly’s potions sound ominous and intriguing. Welcome back to the FFFold.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The clutter is still around, never ending. But, the room are much better and all my craft/art stuff is in one room now, rather than everywhere. Good to be back!
I think Sweet Molly has stories to tell.
Thanks R!
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Good to have you back, Tanille. And yes, paper reproduces overnight, just like dust bunnies under the bed 🙂
Watch what you drink, indeed! You could end up revamping your whole house!
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Oh no, the dusty bunnies. If you can’t see them, do they exist?
Haha, I do feel a inane taking on the massive task — the wine made me do it. “It wont be that bad…”
Thanks L!
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I’m still working through the “fudge-cakes” comment. Well done. And yes…how do we find more time to do all that we wish?
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“Fudge-cakes” = more polite for civil company than the word I normal use. 😀
I find there are so many things to be done even during COVID lockdowns. Some months are busier than others.
Thanks B!
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🙂
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I right enjoyed seeing you back,
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Thanks M… Glad to be back 😀
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welcome back! i thank sweet mollie for that. 🙂
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The Sweet Molly potion brought me back.
Thanks P!
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So glad to see you here again, Tannille! And I think Molly is someone that is useful to know…
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Looking to hex someone? 😈
Thanks D!
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😉
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Definitely beware the Sweet Molly… especially the kind that comes out of the mountains. It’s got a punch that will invite you to death just to escape. Great story, and hey, it’s good to see you back. Your input was missed.
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I think Sweet Molly can be friend or foe. “It’s got a punch that will invite you to death just to escape” — fantastic line right there. 😀
Thanks B!
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Potent image! It made me think of the quiet moonshiners back in Appalachian Ohio — “special customers only”.
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I think collectively people can give up a lot, but not the alcohol. I’ll have to learn more about the ‘moonshiners’.
Thanks E
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I would NOT mess with Sweet Molly! 😉 I think I’ll stick with the front-room stuff … 😉
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Oh go on, be daring… Sweet Molly is waiting!
Thanks N!
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LOL 😀
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Wow, it sounds like you’ve been busy. I hope you had a merry Christmas party! I’d like to have some of those rose-colored glasses so need some of Molly’s special brew. Happy holidays!
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I’ll put an order in for you. Rose-coloured glasses are a nice choice. 😀
I had a great Christmas party. My writers’ group had an influx of new members this year and they are a lively bunch.
Thanks B!
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Oh dear. That*s some potent stuff in that cellar. I think I’ll stick to ‘just’ wine. Great story.
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I’m sure their “just wine” is nice too. Hope the bottles don’t get mixed up. 😀
Thanks G
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