Every time I think I’m over this, I come across another well-recommended fantasy book that blatantly ignores the idea of a “story” in favour of worldbuilding. I’m not even saying that I have very high standards when it comes to the stuff I read (entertain me, and I’m happy. Hell, try your best, and I’m happy). …
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To the Chef at The Wrinkled Shrew, I’m not sure why you think you can justify charging your patrons for serving the unpalatable slop I had the misfortune of consuming the other day. “Fried duck with deep-fried mashed potato” should be renamed “Fried feet with deep-fried lard”. My lady companion, for her part, found 3 …
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Looking for a skilled marksman to take care of a problem. Details to be provided. Please bring references of other “problems” you have taken care of. Post bid to Officer Algat. Read the The Agartes Epilogues. It won’t take too much of your time.
My Lady, Surely I’m mistaken. I thought that our affair came from genuine, mutual understanding. You assured me it was not a ploy to get your husband’s attention. Yet his men are lying dead outside my door right now, which is unfortunate; had they not drawn their blades before talking, I would’ve explained to them …
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My Dearest Oneira, I heard through the grapevine that you’ve given birth to your second child. I know you must be too busy right now to write back, but let me offer my congratulations. I’m ecstatic! How is little Oji dealing with being a big brother? And Goro? He had always wanted a big family. …
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