The Gabriel Hounds, Chapters 1 and 2
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girlmeetstroubleAuthor’s Note
We start with the Author’s Note, in which Stewart lays out her literary and historical forebears (Lady Hester Stanhope), and establishes what (and who) exists-- and, more importantly, doesn’t. I encourage people to read more about Lady Hester, though I think everything you need to know for the novel, the novel will tell you.
Chapter One
( And we start by meeting Christy Mansell, running unexpectedly into her cousin Charles! )
Chapter Two
( Christy does some research )
Christy and Charles both seem fairly well read, and share interests-- as well as a friendly relationship and ability to tease each other. Charles speaks some Arabic, and has read the Koran, Christy has just read up on Lady Hester Stanhope, due to a bout of flu while staying at home with Charles’s library. Both of them are described by the other's parents as 'spoilt', which may cause problems later on. For one thing, they're dropping in on Aunt Harriet without warning, just a cheery belief that she'll be fine despite having very little contact.
We start with the Author’s Note, in which Stewart lays out her literary and historical forebears (Lady Hester Stanhope), and establishes what (and who) exists-- and, more importantly, doesn’t. I encourage people to read more about Lady Hester, though I think everything you need to know for the novel, the novel will tell you.
Chapter One
( And we start by meeting Christy Mansell, running unexpectedly into her cousin Charles! )
Chapter Two
( Christy does some research )
Christy and Charles both seem fairly well read, and share interests-- as well as a friendly relationship and ability to tease each other. Charles speaks some Arabic, and has read the Koran, Christy has just read up on Lady Hester Stanhope, due to a bout of flu while staying at home with Charles’s library. Both of them are described by the other's parents as 'spoilt', which may cause problems later on. For one thing, they're dropping in on Aunt Harriet without warning, just a cheery belief that she'll be fine despite having very little contact.
New Vid: Deadpool & Wolverine "Something Good"
Apr. 21st, 2025 04:07 pmlilly_the_kid posting in viddingTitle: Something Good
Fandom: Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool movies
Music: Something Good by Herman's Hermits
Pairing: Deadpool/Wolverine
Summary: something tells me I'm into something good
Warnings: violence, blood
Here on AO3
Fandom: Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool movies
Music: Something Good by Herman's Hermits
Pairing: Deadpool/Wolverine
Summary: something tells me I'm into something good
Warnings: violence, blood
Here on AO3
New Vid: Garak/Bashir Fan Video - Across the Universe
Apr. 19th, 2025 05:30 pmbrokenframe posting in viddingWorldbuilding Ex Pinch Hits Due 22 April
Apr. 17th, 2025 06:14 pmwbv2mod posting in yuletideThanks very much if you can help! worldbuilding_exchange is a gift exchange for exploring worldbuilding topics. We have two post-deadline pinch hits for which we are seeking creators. These are due 11pm EDT on Tuesday 22 April and you can see our exchange rules here.
PH #5 - fic - Psychonauts (Video Games), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni | Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko no Naku Koro ni | When the Seagulls Cry, Mortal Kombat (Video Games 1992-2020)
PH #18 - fic for all requests, meta* for some requests - Bionicle (Generation 1) x3, Minecraft: Story Mode (Video Game, Tron - All Media Types x2, Pluto (Manga), Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies) x2
*In this exchange, "in-universe meta" is a text fanwork written in the style of a document that might be written or produced within the fictional universe.
Please see details at this post to claim!
worldbuilding_exchange is a gift exchange for exploring worldbuilding topics. We have two post-deadline pinch hits for which we are seeking creators. These are due 11pm EDT on Tuesday 22 April and you can see our exchange rules here.PH #5 - fic - Psychonauts (Video Games), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni | Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko no Naku Koro ni | When the Seagulls Cry, Mortal Kombat (Video Games 1992-2020)
PH #18 - fic for all requests, meta* for some requests - Bionicle (Generation 1) x3, Minecraft: Story Mode (Video Game, Tron - All Media Types x2, Pluto (Manga), Pirates of the Caribbean (Movies) x2
*In this exchange, "in-universe meta" is a text fanwork written in the style of a document that might be written or produced within the fictional universe.
Please see details at this post to claim!
Next Book: The Gabriel Hounds
Apr. 15th, 2025 09:45 pmaella_irene posting in girlmeetstroubleHello all! I meant to start this today, but then forgot to tell anyone, so...
Our next book is The Gabriel Hounds, by Mary Stewart! We will start on Tuesday 22nd April, posts will go up twice a week, and, at the rate of two chapters a post, we will end on the 22nd May.
I'm aware that there are differences between the US and UK editions. I will mark the main one I'm aware of, but please sing out if you think something is different.
See you next Tuesday!
Our next book is The Gabriel Hounds, by Mary Stewart! We will start on Tuesday 22nd April, posts will go up twice a week, and, at the rate of two chapters a post, we will end on the 22nd May.
I'm aware that there are differences between the US and UK editions. I will mark the main one I'm aware of, but please sing out if you think something is different.
See you next Tuesday!
Trump must abide by SCOTUS in the case of Abrego Garcia: Contact your Representative
Apr. 14th, 2025 08:22 pmpetra posting in thisfinecrewWhen the Supreme Court has made a decision, as it has in the case of the wrongfully-deported Abrego Garcia, the response from the Executive cannot be "Nah." If there is no check on Trump, even in the case of his hand-picked court saying he's wrong, the Constitution is no longer functional.
( Letter for your Representative, written by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous )
Mods, can we get a "deportation" tag?
( Letter for your Representative, written by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous )
Mods, can we get a "deportation" tag?
Mood Theme in a Year
Apr. 9th, 2025 08:05 pmsoc_puppet posting in fictional_fansmoodthemeinayear, a community dedicated to creating custom mood themes, is starting its next round of the Minimum and Medium Mood Tracks tonight. If you're interested in following along and organizing enough images to min-max a custom mood theme on the Minimum Track, or branching out a little farther on the Medium Track, now is a great time to start! And feel free to join in on the Maximum Track simultaneously, if you want to really diversify your mood theme.
[CLAIMED] Kink Lucky Dip Post Deadling Pinch Hits - Due Friday, April 11th at 3PM EDT
Apr. 9th, 2025 05:48 pmglassesofjustice posting in yuletidekinkluckydip Kink Lucky Dip is a low-pressure multifandom smut exchange for the not-so-discerning gentlefan. Participants must create an M- or E-rated work (minimum 300 words or a clean sketch on unlined paper) for one of their recipient’s ships, respecting DNWs but otherwise getting as kinky and creative as they like.There are 4 Post Deadline PH's outstanding. The deadline for these is Friday, April 11, 3 PM EDT (if not claimed by EOD 4/10, there will be another week delay)
Current Pinch Hit Post
Due: Friday, April 11, 3 PM EDT
Rules Post
CLAIMED
-PH 6 - Slay the Princess (Visual Novel), Inside Out (Pixar Movies), How to Survive Camping - Fainting--Goat
-PH 7 - 15th Century CE RPF, Hallo itt Mátyás király! - Bogáti Péter, Mesék Mátyás királyról (Cartoon), Night Prince series - Jeaniene Frost, Vlad Țepeș (1979), Crossover Fandom
-PH 12 - Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon), Totally Spies, Sunstone (Webcomic), Kim Possible (Cartoon), Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Action Universe), 聖剣伝説 LEGEND OF MANA | Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana (Video Game), 苍兰诀 | Love Between Fairy and Devil (TV), ER (TV 1994)