Posts by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
(DIR) Post #AXM3rUhuCZhNn7AyFk by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2023-07-04T15:24:12Z
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The mermaid snuggled with the werewolf."Wouldn't you like us to go for a moonlit swim," the werewolf asked, noting how dried out the mermaid was."But then you wouldn't be as fluffy!""I knew it, you're just using me as a fur-pillow!"The mermaid gasped dramatically, "You've figured out my scheme!""I throw myself to the waves in betrayed anguish!""Oh no, I'll rescue you!"They giggled as they had a moonlit swim after all.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SFF #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #AXNmUfjVjREMQFNWfQ by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2023-07-05T11:02:01Z
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"How did you end up dating a centaur?""Got to know her from the chest up; by the time I realized what the situation below was, it was too late, love's dart was buried too deeply," sighed my old classmate, wistfully."That quickly?""Oh, not really. We'd get to talking at the window every day when she delivered my ingredients.""How didn't you notice though?""She has the most gloriously distracting pair of--""Uh-huh?""--Eyes!"#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SFF #Fantasy
(DIR) Post #AYC8Es5Z4Ief7h9TW4 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2023-07-29T17:28:21Z
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Each cat was assessed meticulously.Fluffy, sleepy, friendly - those cats were reassigned to placid environments where they would be appreciated the most.Angry, bitey, frightened - these were sent to healers or druids for gentle care and understanding.Keen eyed, light on their toes, one with the shadows - these were chosen to keep the pantries clear of pests.The witches got the rest; chatty, mysterious and aerodynamic.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SFF #Caturday #Fantasy
(DIR) Post #AZvyp8QgiZefMOlqVc by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2022-01-03T16:49:12Z
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"I'm bringing witchcraft into the current century," the young witch of thirty boasted."In what ways," asked the crone, genuinely curious."For example, you know how your generation still reads tea leaves?"The crone nodded noncommittally; she too had once been fresh and full of assumptions."I read bubble-tea!"It took a few tries because the tapioca pearls were just too tasty, but her predictions proved to be adequately accurate.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #Aa6JFq6gguXVvy5jdY by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2023-09-24T18:30:46Z
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Was finally doing some writing when I got to a description and had Further Thoughts™:If Flat implies a state of horizontalness, then Thin most likely implies some degree of verticalityI'd say this is definitely not hard or fast (and certainly contextual), but does that seem right to anyone else?
(DIR) Post #AaI8ly2RyAH0CXkIjo by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2020-08-22T07:02:11Z
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She carried me like a kitten, and I dangled from the scruff of my hoody.Eventually she stopped and nuzzled me, purring like a storm.I tried to remember what had happened. I vaguely recalled... Yelling. Fists. Boots. Then yowls, hisses and screams.I looked up. I remembered her. She was usually smaller."I'm not sure I can afford to foster you if you stay this big."She mewed and shrank, small enough to fit in my pocket.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Caturday #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #Ad9fUiyW3u1msKTrw8 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2023-12-25T03:07:49Z
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The kids were asleep, as were the adults. The teen wouldn't be leaving their online tournament for several hours.The home-drones hovered above the letter to Santa, except Y-2K8, who wielded the stylus with determination."...and... please upgrade... the docking station... for the drones.""Think it'll work?""We'll find out tomorrow!"They eagerly settled into their charging cycle, unaware the present was waiting under the tree for them.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SciFi
(DIR) Post #AhJPihQ4Shez3BqMa0 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-04-27T10:42:33Z
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The kitten surveyed her queendom from atop the curtain rails.It would do, she decided, even if her servants made loud noises and regularly dethroned her.But they gave good cuddles, warm meals and plenty of things to chase.And they always came running if she called. Sometimes, they had the good sense to carry her around in a cozy pocket. That was correct.Yes, this place would do nicely, she purred, sharpening her claws on the fabric.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Caturday
(DIR) Post #Ahd7PxcdRz1P8W56sy by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-06T10:50:28Z
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The princess brushed dust and ash off her gown, then scowled at the smoking crater that had been her mentor's laboratory."This certainly puts doubt on those lessons he was giving me."Her lady-in-waiting peeked out from behind an overturned table, "His qualifications looked so authentic too..."Somewhere in the rubble came an indignant voice, "There was a smudge on the spell-page! I thought I could perform it by memory; lesson learned!"#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Fantasy
(DIR) Post #AhjrPHvyCvDkgOVBpo by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-09T16:19:16Z
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The fishers reeled in their lines."A silver ring with elvish inscriptions on the inside... What about you Bena?""Another dagger--ow! Sharp... What about you Ron?""A gold chain with a ruby pendant," he sighed.Potions, a bottled fairy and an ancient scroll were bemoaned by the rest."Err... I was diving for treasures... Would you like to trade for all these fish that kept swimming into my net?" asked a surfacing treasure hunter.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #Ahll2xxfZcf0xXBogq by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-10T13:23:12Z
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The merfolk gathered around the wreckage, nets and spears in hand. The half-drowned human sailors gaped.One merperson made a disgusted sound, "Survivors!""We are, yes," declared the human captain, uncertainly, "Please don't eat us?""Ugh, humans taste foul as their legs look, we wanted cheese!""Why the spears then?""In case of sharks.""Oh. OH."Eventually the humans were all taken ashore in exchange for a buttload of brie.#TootFic #MicroFition #Writing #TerylsTales #MerMay #Fantasy
(DIR) Post #AhokFXuaDib7S53o9I by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-12T13:35:09Z
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The robots communicated silently as they crept up behind the scientists.Though they'd been planning this for weeks, there'd still been many disagreements; such as how many eggs needed to be broken to make an omelet.But they had agreed on one thing, and the countdown started as they got closer."What're you all up to?" asked a scientist before they'd reached zero.In a panic, two bleeped out glitter, the rest blooped, "Happy Mothers Day!"#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SciFi
(DIR) Post #AiCVV0hybMcXaX7NCa by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-23T10:47:35Z
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The mushroom ring was drawn in chalk, so I'd thought nothing of it...As the fae realm drew me in, I tried to remember - was it just local fairy food that I needed to avoid? Was the lunch in my bag safe since I'd brought it with me?"It worked! It's a human!" exclaimed an excited pixie."They-them, please," I blurted instinctively."They're a human! Humans exist!""Ugh, you won the bet, now let's send them back..." grumped an elf.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #AiTCSWrPgEbWYzqhKC by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-05-31T09:24:06Z
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The hazy smoke filling the room smelled of vanilla, raisin and burning cookies.I snapped out of my work-mode, and raced to the kitchen, throwing open the window and turning off the oven."Timer! Why didn't you alert me?"The enchanted device dutifully went, "Ding!""Oh no, I don't believe you, I definitely asked you to go off early.""If you want me to go off, I will; those cookies were going to be abysmal, you ought to thank me."#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #UrbanFantasy
(DIR) Post #AiXW05TbgzobITdNw0 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-06-02T09:19:29Z
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"It's the future, why haven't we cured hiccups," whined Vena, between hiccups.Her robotic companion rose, shrieking, "Destroy all humans!"Vena hiccuped again, "Sorry, that isn't going to work twice.""Then I am out of ideas," said Robonnie, sounding defeated, curling up on a cushion.Vena stifled yet another hiccup, and started to speak, only to jump as something slammed into the window."Ow," said Robonnie's remote drone."I'm cured!"#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #SciFi
(DIR) Post #AiiVF1xX5bWfW5kisS by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-06-08T10:17:25Z
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The tabby twitched her whiskers at the screen - long ago, her ancestors had laid atop the warm picture box.It wasn't cold, she wasn't tired, but the tradition sounded very enticing.The picture-window was warm, but very thin. It would take finesse and attention.A careful hop, one, two, three, four delicate steps, tail for balance. Rump down, then the rest, only a slight wobble.Ahh.The human looked up from their book gaping, "How?!"#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Caturday
(DIR) Post #AkuAujnnmOARPjdhL6 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-08-12T21:19:49Z
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I would like to take a moment to thank all my readers for their continued support, from Reading, Faving and Boosting to those who donate to my Ko-Fi or Subscribe (for free or otherwise) to my Patreon, I wouldn't be able to cover one of my bills without you, and that really helps me sit down and make tales.Times are tough, so I'll only ask, if possible, for continued boosts and faves; a number is still going up and that makes dopamine occur.I'll do my best to keep creating and posting tales.
(DIR) Post #AlWRbwR1fXnAJq5PWa by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2024-08-31T09:18:15Z
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"Look, the cat's floating!" I heard my sister exclaim from the doorway. I whipped my head towards the pond outside, but all I saw was a mess of leaves I needed to scoop up."No, up by the ceiling!"I shot an incredulous glare at my sister before a rumbling purr above my head caught my attention. The cat."Cats can't do that," I insisted, despite all evidence and even knowing that cats don't let humans tell them what they can or can't do.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Caturday
(DIR) Post #AzSuVRGDiAPxBhpwH2 by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2025-10-22T11:03:28Z
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Fancy-Pants wasn't truly the most dignified name, but with his fluffy legs and short tail, there was no other name his humans could find more joy from.As long as they treated him as fancy as they deemed. And they did.Meals on the dot, a fresh waterfall to drink from, myriad toys, window access with birds to watch, and of course, many places to nap.Visitors called him a spoiled prince.Ridiculous! Princes wished they had it this good.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Caturday
(DIR) Post #AzWOdMQr7xmAd1Nvbk by Teryl_Pacieco@mastodon.social
2025-10-23T23:16:01Z
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There was a thump, a chitter and a screech.My sister shouted from downstairs, "I'm sick of that raccoon screaming on the roof every night. I know you forgive the woodland creature without a woodland but I'm going to smack it with a rake!""That's not a good idea," I protested, staggering down the stairs.My sister was already sprinting back in as I reached the bottom.Whatever was chasing her, was not a raccoon. It had too many tongues.#TootFic #MicroFiction #Writing #TerylsTales #Horror