by Okō See this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Dieter watched the crowd flow around him in the largest ballroom in the German Embassy. There were too few exits, too many people, and too many potentially un-vetted catering staff. But after nearly a decade spent among the ambassadorial elites in London, none of […]
Category Archives: Text
28
Apr
Quarry
by shukyou (主教) See this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Novice Theo was not supposed to hate. He was expected to feel some negativity, of course, but he was not supposed to. Purging that was part of his novitiate training, burning away everything but love for and devotion to the Great Tetratheon that […]
28
Apr
Red as Ruby and Fragrant as Plum Blossom
by green papayaillustrated by PizzaCat See this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. In the end, the solution was simple. “A jade-bellied wasp,” Ronnie explained to the skeptical officers. “They’d have no problem traveling through a vent such as the one above Mrs. Hwasun’s bed, and they’re attracted to lilac water. All the perpetrator […]
25
Feb
The Absence of You
by shukyou (主教) illustrated by TOFU Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. “He’s coming to,” said a voice Lucian almost recognized – almost, and then even that was gone. True to the words, Lucian opened his eyes and found himself in a completely unfamiliar sterile white room. It was like waking from […]
24
Feb
Snow night
by Hyakunichisou 13 (百日草 十三) Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Ned was standing at the lunchroom counter trying to decide what would be worse, drinking a cup of tea with not enough soymilk in it or the hassle of going out in the cold to get more, when someone came into […]
24
Feb
Out in the Wash
written and illustrated by Iron Eater Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. The laundry machine was on the fritz. Some people Joshua knew were hesitant to call something that ran on supernatural energies a machine, per se, but in his opinion he was all for calling a spade a spade; it didn’t […]
24
Feb
The Potion Master’s Husband
by green papaya Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. That morning, Klaus Xam woke from a dream in which he returned to his mother’s home to watch a concert in her garden. The herbs and flowers had come to life and sang and danced to melancholy songs, and his mother had gifted […]
24
Feb
The Two Witches
by A.S. Mara Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Kekwa watched Danielle ring the doorbell three times before she intervened, catching her paw in one hand. “Stop it,” Kekwa said. “You’ll irritate her.” “I’m just making sure she heard us,” Danielle protested, moving back to her perch on the wall, where the […]
24
Feb
Day Job
by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) illustrated by neomeruru Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Louis was sure of two things: one, the new guy was literally, actually a demon. Two, the new guy was fucking hot. He didn’t mention it to anyone, of course. For one thing bringing it up either thing in […]
24
Feb
The Edge of Morning
by Kilerkkiillustrated by beili Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Tanas came to the house on the cliff at the end of autumn. He had his clothes in a valise, and all the rest of his life in a little jar of ashes under the usurper king’s seal. They sent only one […]
24
Feb
The Blerd and the Hedge Witch
by T.F. Grognon Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Ben gets home really late. He stayed out after work with Alison and her friends for no good reason other than, after this week of downsizing and reassignments and quarter-ending reports, he needed not to be at work any more, or anywhere he […]
24
Feb
it’s been a while since I have even heard from you
by Suikazura Amai (吸葛甘い) Read this piece’s entry on the Shousetsu Bang*Bang wiki. Someone was doing magic on their Instagram Story. Alex was pretty far on the outskirts of the magical community, but that felt like it was so far against the rules that it was bordering on illegal. He only knew about the existence […]
16
Dec
The Brittle Blade
by Onabe Ōkamiotoko (御鍋狼男) Milo had come to the tavern for anything but a drink. He sat at the table alone, hands occupied with what was between his legs — a dagger made of bone. With a silent focus, he sharpened the blade with a whetstone while the noises of the tavern blossomed around him. Bright, […]
16
Dec
remember to love each other
by A.S. Mara It used to be something they celebrated every year, counting down the days beforehand with casual reminders, planning reservations and buying gifts for each other. Not a huge deal, but still a special day they liked to remember. But as the years passed, and the electric chemistry that buzzed between them slowly […]
16
Dec
Out of this World
by juou no zan (女王のザン) illustrated by Z. Zacht-Zoet There were perfectly good reasons why Colby was staring at the alien across the club. It wasn’t like ce was xeno or anything–not that there was anything wrong with that, what consenting adult sapients did together was their own business–but ce absolutely could not stop staring. […]
