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@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 4:32 AM

#LitHodgepodge 1

Hi, I'm Charlie! đź‘‹

I write fantasy of various types! I am currently working on #AnthropomorphicNovel, an urban fantasy, and #DawnsBlood, an epic fantasy! (Slowly!)

Looking forward to learning more about everyone this month! ❤️

Literary This or That xPAPERBACK – HARDCOVER xSERIES – STANDALONE TEARS – xLAUGHS xCOFFEE – TEA xHERO – VILLAIN xCHARACTER-DRIVEN – PLOT-DRIVEN xCOMPUTER – PEN & PAPER xSWEET – SALTY xSILENCE – SOUNDTRACK xBOOKMARK – DOG-EAR PLOTTER – xPANTSER LUSH – xMINIMALIST xVOMIT DRAFT – SLOW CRAFT MORNING – xMIDNIGHT
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 30th – guard

Conveniently, this picks up pretty much where yesterday left off!

They probably should have just left the barefoot and hooded woman alone…

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“Don’t be stupid.” Se’ul rolled his eyes. “We need to go.” M’iol sighed. “Very well. You’re no fun, you know that?” Turning back to the girl one last time, he bent down and looked into her eyes. “Still, it’s a shame. Pretty thing like this, just going to rot in that tower for the rest of her life.” At that, the woman leaned forward, ever so slightly, so that her lips touched his. The guard seemed pleasantly surprised for a moment, returning the kiss willingly, but then it turned into something else. She wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him fast as he began to struggle, trying to pull away. T’orrin watched, too stunned to even react, as the man’s struggle weakened and finally stopped. M’iol slumped against her, and she stepped back, letting him fall to the floor. Se’ul shook himself and took a step towards the woman, drawing his blade. She turned and raised her hand, waving it almost dismissively. A flash of light arced between them, and the guard dropped to the ground. She strolled over to the fallen man, pulled him up, and placed her mouth over his. This time, T’orrin didn’t mistake it for a kiss. It was closer to a bite, like she was consuming something, drawing it out of him.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 29th – well

T’orrin really did not think this plan through.

Nor does he have good answers for these questions.

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Slipping inside, T’orrin closed the door quietly behind him. And turned around to find two men in guard uniforms watching him intently. Perhaps he was wrong about his luck. “Well, well, well,” the first man stepped forward, “we were told to watch for people sneaking out of the city, not in. But this works just as well.” “I have no idea what you are talking about,” T’orrin stammered. “We are just cutting through our friends’ house, on our way back from hunting in the woods. We do it all the time. Just ask them.” “Hunting, eh?” The second man sneered. “Where is your game, then?” “Not my lucky day.” “And your weapons?” “Left them in the woods.” “And her shoes?” He nodded towards the woman’s bare, bleeding feet. T’orrin hesitated. He didn’t have an answer for that one. It didn’t really matter anyway, because it was obvious that they weren’t buying his story. The first guard stepped closer and pushed back the woman’s hood.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 5:15 AM

September 28th – prime (primary)

Av’ry would like everyone to consider maybe staying safe and hidden, rather than making a deal with someone who already tried to kill them.

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“K’ivin’s people have been seen in the region. They’ve been asking around. Looking for us.” Mikiva watched his face. “K’ivin? I thought you said it was someone who didn’t want to kill us. Your boss made it pretty clear how he felt the last time we spoke.” “It sounds like that may have changed. Remember, K’ivin is a tactician, not an assassin. Killing us was never his primary goal. He may have learned the truth, or part of it and adjusted his plans. Maybe I should try making contact?” “Can we take that risk?” Av’ry seemed skeptical. “Honestly, the tactician thing may be a problem more than anything. If he decides we are a risk, he’ll cut us down without regret. And if you leave here, I doubt they’ll welcome you back.” “Should I be concerned with that? I’m not planning to buy property here. Fox is nearly done her task and then we have to start making plans for the future. If K’ivin is willing to bury the hatchet, maybe we should go for it.” “I know he was your mentor, but we can’t trust him. He’s already proven that.” Mikiva pinched the bridge of her nose, obviously frustrated. “I agreed with him at the time. We got past it.” “That was different.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 27th – delay

Nik is having a difficult day.

She might not be able to win this fight, but that doesn’t mean she has to accept defeat so easily.

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If she had known that sooner, she may have even been able to use it. As it stood, she doubted it would do more than delay her loss. But if she could even manage to bloody his nose, she would take it. Nik pushed herself back up and smiled. “That the best you got?” “Come now.” Os’win shook his head. “You know better than anyone that it isn’t.” Electricity crackled between them and knocked her to the ground again. She groaned and struggled to her feet, more slowly this time. “Just stay down,” he advised. “Sorry. Far too stubborn for that. Surely you remember.” “Very well,” he sighed. “I am in no real hurry.” Almost casually, Os’win raised his hand and electricity coursed through her.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 26th – observe

Av’ry often wishes his life was less interesting.

He hangs around with a bad crowd for that.

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“What happens now?” he asked. “We will make contact with the acolytes. We will inform them of your arrival, then send for you.” “Couldn’t we go with you?” “I would advise against it. Unlike our people, they are very hostile to outsiders.” Av’ry stifled a laugh. They both flipped up the golden hoods on their cloaks and began to climb. Fox sighed and sat down on a rock, settling in for a long wait. “Well, it looks like this is going to get interesting,” Mikiva observed. “It wasn’t interesting already?” Av’ry laughed. “I would hate to see what you call exciting.” “You’ve seen it, and you did hate it,” she replied. Av’ry thought back to the fight with the demon and shuddered. “Well, let’s hope today doesn’t get that interesting.” “Let’s hope nothing does again,” Fox agreed. “What do you think we’ll find up there?” Mikiva squinted up at the mountain through the setting sun.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 25th – nations

Nik has some bad news for the rebels about the queen they are trying to oppose.

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“Do you know why they would use so few, to guard such important documents?” “They are trying to appear unimportant, so that they won’t be targeted.,” K’allon replied. “Too many guards let the local bandits know that they are worth robbing. And Ceriza is stretched thin. She has been expanding her territory too quickly and doesn’t have many people left behind to protect what remains.” “I think you misunderstand something, spymaster. I know Ceriza.” Nik shook her head slightly at that. “She is arrogant, ambitious, and callous, but she isn’t stupid. She can afford to spread herself thin, at least by the numbers, because she has power. Surely you have noticed that she commands an unusually high number of mages?” “Well, yes. We assume that she recruited them from her conquered nations.” “Well then, it seems I get the honor of telling you her biggest secret.” Nik leaned in conspiratorially. “All that power she takes, from the people that she Binds? It doesn’t just go to her.” “What?” She had his attention now, and for the first time, he fully turned to face her. “Are you saying that she can create mages? That can’t be possible.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 5:11 AM

September 24th – meddle

Sometimes, the key to surviving as a guard is to know when you are badly outmatched.

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“What gave you the impression that I was trying to hide?” he asked softly. Er’end shivered involuntarily as a chill ran up his spine; it suddenly seemed much colder. “Look, you can’t be down here,” he repeated. “I am going to have to take you up to the captain. You can explain yourself to him.” “I am afraid I am far too busy for that.” The man’s voice was calm and even, unconcerned. “I have people to speak to and errands to run.” “You can speak to whomever you share a cell with, and no one else.” “I will have to decline your offer. If you value your life, you will not meddle in my affairs.” The interloper had been slowly closing the distance as they spoke, and now Er’end realized with a start that he was within arms reach. Raising his sword, he directed the point towards the man. “You will stop where you are! Freeze!” “Poor choice of words,” the stranger purred, placing a hand on the guard’s shoulder.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 10:02 PM

For me, this would be Nik from the #DawnsBlood series.

She is bisexual and biromantic.

Nik is a powerful electromancer who joined a rebellion against the queen who imprisoned her for years to siphon her power.

And who also used to be her lover...

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 9:30 PM

For me, this would be Nik from the #DawnsBlood series.

She is bisexual and biromantic.

I only talk about Nik on occasion, but she is a powerful electromancer who has joined a rebellion against a powerful queen who imprisoned her for years.

And also used to be her lover...

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 23rd – tumble

Av’ry has some questions about the masked stranger that broke them out of prison.

He’s not really prepared for the answer.

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“If you really are who you say you are, let me take a look. Then, I’ll believe you.” “That’s going to be complicated, too.” The woman rubbed the back of her neck. “Alright, that’s it.” Av’ry turned to leave, motioning for Mikiva to follow. “I’m not sure what you are playing at; maybe I don’t want to know. But I do know you are lying to me, and I am tired of being toyed with. Let’s go, Mikiva.” He took two steps back towards the door before she called after them. “Wait!” Av’ry paused but didn’t turn back. “I’ll take off the mask,” she relented. “That’s a start.” He turned back expectantly. “Just, don’t say I didn’t warn you.” With a sigh, the woman reached her fingers up under the fabric of the mask and tore it off. A tumble of copper-colored hair spilled from under the hood, falling to her shoulders. The redhead regarded him with a crooked smile. “Hey Ave, it’s been a long time.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 10:06 PM

#DawnsBlood is a multi POV story.

Av'ry, Fox, and Mikiva get the majority of the POV time, usually depending on whose feelings are most important in the scene or who gets the most interesting moments.

Sometimes it depends on if I want to keep something a secret for now. 🤫

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 5:15 AM

September 21st – Stream

Fox is about to make a deal that she might end up regretting.

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There was no crackling fire this time. No high-backed chairs or cozy cottage, or mugs of tea. She was making contact this time and, as a result, there was nothing but a voice calling out into an endless void. This was the way most mages connected in the Stream. Fox wasn’t sure how redacted was able to physically manifest himself in dreams, to craft and shape them like he did. That was power that was supposed to be reserved for gods. Apparently, redacted could do it, too. Either way, she didn’t need anything so fancy, she just had to make contact. She had reached out to him and now all she could do was wait for a reply. Hopefully, it would be quick. She likely didn’t have much time. K’ivin knew she had been communicating like this, and he wouldn’t allow it to continue when he returned to question her. If she didn’t get this done before then, she might not get another chance. Finally, she felt the now familiar touch of his mind as he made the connection. “Taevyn Fox. I am pleasantly surprised to hear from you so soon. To what do I owe the pleasure?” “You should already know. You set all of this in motion. Or are you simply surprised that I am still alive?”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 20th – signal

Av’ry and Fox have been separated for a while.

Av’ry is about to find out what she’s been up to.

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“The full explanation is going to have to wait. I need you to trust me, just a little bit longer.” “You are really stretching the limits on that, Fox.” “I know, and I’m sorry. Did you bring explosives? And the sword?” She changed the subject. “I did.” Av’ry nodded. “Picked up my things before I followed you. I wasn’t just going to wander out into the wilderness with no supplies or weapons. And I figured you mentioned that blade for a reason.” “Good. Did you see the mountain on your way in?” “How, exactly, could I miss a mountain?” Fox ignored his sarcasm. “We need to collapse the entrance to a small cave there. You have enough to do that?” “I should. I’ll need to prepare it, though. You going to tell me what this is about?” he pressed. “Tomorrow. I promise. Just get it ready. When it is time, I’ll signal you. Come find me and we’ll do what I came here for. Don’t forget the sword.” “Alright. But just so we understand each other, this is the last thing I do on faith, Fox.” “Don’t worry. It will all be pretty obvious once we get there. And if we survive it, I’ll answer anything you ask.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 19th – tube

Av’ry and Fox are exploring an old draconic ruin.

And Av’ry can never resist teasing Fox a bit.

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“No time to waste, then. How’s your climbing these days, Ave?” Fox asked. He spit on his hands and moved out to the edge of the chasm. “Worry about the rope, not me. Think it’s long enough?” “It had better be.” Setting down the torch and reaching into his bag, Av’ry extracted another tube, cracking it to release the chemiluminescent glow. He shook it vigorously, then hooked it to his belt. “I guess there is only one way to find out.” Dangling his legs over the chasm, Av’ry wrapped the coil around one leg to take his weight and slid over the edge. “Hey, wait, let me…” “You don’t always get to go first, Fox. And I am the one with the light.” “Fine.” She chewed the corner of her lip. “Shout when you reach the next level.” “Of course. And I’ll scream if I fall. So, either way you’ll know.” Fox scowled at him. “Just hurry up.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 18th – payment

K’allon has something he wants to discuss with Nik, but he is hesitating.

He has good reason. It might be lightly…treasonous.

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She broke the seal and pulled the cork out of the bottle of amber liquid; she took a swig and passed it over to K’allon. “Where did you get a bottle of 20-year-old whiskey?” He inspected the label. “Won it in a card game.” Nik shrugged. “Oh, well as long as it isn’t costing you anything.” He took a long pull from the bottle before passing it back. “Not a thing,” she confirmed. “And don’t worry, I can win another. Your people are all terrible at cards.” “You don’t feel guilty, taking their money?” “I consider it payment for my services as a teacher.” She laughed. “They’ll either get better or learn not to gamble. Both valuable lessons.” K’allon rolled his eyes, but he laughed too. “Sound reasoning.” He took the bottle back. “This is good stuff.” Nik nodded. At least he was talking, even if it was about something of no consequence.
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 5:12 AM

September 17th – effort

Fox has made a new friend. I’m sure this is fine…

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It wasn’t cold this time. In fact, she wasn’t even outdoors. The cabin was sparsely furnished, but comfortable and a cheerful fire burned in the hearth. Fox watched the wood crackle and pop, sending sparks swirling up the chimney. “You have better attention to detail, this time,” she observed, sinking into a highbacked chair by the fire. It was soft and smelled of fresh leather. “It strengthens the illusion and the connection. The more energy you expend in creating something, the harder it is to unmake.” redacted smiled languidly. “Our previous encounters were merely invitations. Now we are forging a relationship. This is important.” “Well, I admit that I am intrigued you find me worth the effort.” “Of course, my dear. I couldn’t simply leave things as they were when last we met, now could I? You were so… cold.” “Really?” Fox laughed mirthlessly. “I must say, puns I was not expecting.” “Once you get to know me, you will find that I am not at all what you expect me to be.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 7:35 AM

September 16th – call

Nik and T’orrin have escaped a bandit encampment.

Nik just learned he is an exiled prince.

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“I… but you are a…you know?” “Mage? Yes, I am aware of that. But I have been stripped of almost all my power. If I use too much, I could end up a comatose puppet again. I need to be careful until I can figure out what my limits are. Besides, we escaped, so what are you complaining about?” T’orrin took a deep breath. “You’re right. I am being very uncharitable. We wouldn’t have gotten out at all, if it weren’t for you. I’m sorry.” “Don’t worry about it.” Nik was surprised by his sincerity. “Let’s just get to the rebels before anyone else recognizes one, or both, of us. You still think we can reach your brother’s group today?” “We should be able to, if we ride hard and don’t stop to rest. Shouldn’t be a problem, since the bandits got our food, so we don’t have much reason to stop anyway.” “Well, lead the way, highness.” She chuckled to herself. “Please don’t call me that.” “Very well, my prince.” “Ugh, let’s just go.”
@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 10:10 PM

I like to think most of my protagonists won't inspire punching. Maybe a solid shake to get them to make better choices, but hopefully no punching.

So, villains it is! I think Queen Istaria from #DawnsBlood is quite punchable at times. Especially at a few key moments I won't spoil.

@charliedeltawrites.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 1:08 PM

September 15th – exterior

Mikiva and Av’ry have to trust a stranger to break them out of prison.

They have some concerns with her plan.

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As the trio made their way slowly down the narrow, stone passageway, Mikiva marveled at the maze-like nature of the fort. Even if she had managed to escape, she could have been lost for days. The woman leading them seemed to know her way though, because she never hesitated. It wasn’t long before they reached one of the exterior doors. However, just as she had promised, it was guarded. Peering around the corner, their hooded rescuer signaled for them to stop. “Take the keys and wait here. I will draw his attention. Once I have, go out through that door. There will be a stand of trees straight ahead, about 200 meters away. Take cover there and wait for me. I will catch up with you, and we will continue from there. Understand?” She rose and was about to step out, when Av’ry suddenly grabbed her arm. “That isn’t just a guard. The man is a mage,” he whispered. “How are you planning to escape?” “Let me worry about that. Just do as you are told.”
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