by shukyou (主教) illustrated by Tamago (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/309100.html) He showed up three months after the memorials had ended, which was three months of accepting fate after a little over a year of hope. But hope had been stupid from the beginning, because ships that got lost in the night didn’t have happy endings. Time and […]
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24
Jun
You Wanted Love But I Wanted You
by Lola Mente (鱸蘿 牝手) illustrated by beili (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/309674.html) Lee wakes up alone, not as uncommon for him as most would believe. Innately a creature of vice and indulgence – the kinder side of his duality, if one would believe it – it would only make sense for him to bring a disciple or […]
24
Jun
The Hidden Play
by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/309898.html) “She’s not even pretty,” Faruk said, and popped another candied nut into his mouth. “Ugh. Yes she is.” He was speaking to no one in particular, of course, save for a tray of little pastries, some cheese-stuffed dates, and the bowl of candied nuts he’d settled himself next to. […]
24
Jun
The Hail Mary
by Takiguchi Aiko (滝口アイコ) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/310064.html) Javed is still in bed, playing Peggle on his phone and nursing a hangover, when the door buzzes at one-thirty in the afternoon. Javed is skipping a studio day for the first time he can remember, so no one he knows should be expecting him to be home. He […]
24
Jun
True North
by SeishinNoUwagi (精神の上着) illustrated by Enkaiein Listen, little one: In the beginning times, before the true dawn, the Gods made a man and a woman out of mud. They were the first people, and the man was sent to work the earth and the woman to weave thread and spin cotton robes. But mud is […]
24
Jun
The Ultimate Competition (or the art of beating your rival)
by Okamoto Shin (岡本辛) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/310961.html) “What is he doing here?” The speaker barely raised his voice, his harsh tone cutting through the group of students milling about. Nate was tempted to look over in the direction of the voice, but Nate reminded himself that he wanted to keep his head down. No drama. Nate […]
24
Jun
A beginner’s guide to stealing home
by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草 十三) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/311099.html) Arthur made a one-handed grab for the ball. It bounced off his fingertip, gaining momentum, and ricocheted off the edge of the peeling bleacher bench. He had time for another wild, futile lunge before it skipped along the foot plank, veered, and rolled through the gap. Making an […]
22
Apr
La Boca
by KrisRix (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/303906.html) – send the artist a comment directly (you must be logged in) see this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki Love0
22
Apr
The Scribe
by neomeruru (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/304184.html) – send the artist a comment directly (you must be logged in) see this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki Love5
22
Apr
The Cryptographer on Break
by Iron Eater (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/304556.html) – send the artist a comment directly (you must be logged in) see this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki Love1
22
Apr
The Exile’s Tale and Other Complete Wastes of Time
by shukyou (主教) illustrated by serenity_winner (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/304947.html) Everyone knew about Professor Thomas Oakley. He was a brilliant scholar and translator of Medieval and Renaissance European literature, respected by all in his field. He had a handsome, aquiline profile so regal and stern that even his rare smiles looked serious. He had a deep, rich […]
22
Apr
Aidan and the Course of History
by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草 十三) (mirrors by http://s2b2.livejournal.com/305439.html) By the time they reached the bridge, Aidan was regretting having been so greedy in the art supply store. He’d known he was going to pay for the sketchbooks, and had been considering what clothing he could survive the journey without even when he’d been piling them […]
22
Apr
Sunrise
by beili and Himawari (ヒマワリ) illustrated by beili (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/305707.html) Once upon a time there was a young man called Grishka. He had no money, but he had a good horse, a pan for cooking, and a guitar. So he went out to find his fortune. He was tall and strong, with dark curls and […]
22
Apr
Ve Cherinitat ral ve Mofellivun
by juou no zan (女王のザン) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/306420.html) Jaden was eight months into his imprisonment when he got a cellmate. His cell was miniscule, so he’d been under the impression he’d be alone for the duration of his sentence. “Hey,” Jaden asked the guard who brought his new cellmate, “what gives? This is a single, you […]
22
Apr
Gardelunes
by Matsu Kasumi (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/306775.html) Paris, mai 1629 Ueli retint un soupire et resserra sa prise sur sa hallebarde en regardant s’éloigner les deux Gardes Suisses que Thomas et lui venaient de remplacer. C’était leur dernier poste de la journée et, dans deux heures, ils pourraient aller faire leur rapport au lieutenant Stämpfli et seraient […]
