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What it was about the sea that called to him so was a mystery, but whatever such magic or hidden memory it was, it was powerful. There was no denying it. It was the only thing he was certain he needed: to hear the sea, to see the sea, to be here right next to the sea. There was an innate joy he felt in its presence. And not just joy, but peace; not just peace, but comfort.
On days like this one, it was clear to Gabriel that this was where he was meant to be.
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01 Jun 2026
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After fleeing the factory months ago, Arthur thought that his luck would improve. Instead phantoms chase him without mercy. Sleep is stolen by fear for what he might lose, and for everyone he’s left behind in that hell.
The bad days threaten to eclipse the good, but perhaps there’s still a chance to break through. Move on. To see the city with wonder as opposed to dread, and live a life with love, not regrets.
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- Part 2 of The Serpent
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12 May 2026
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“It’s not right, sir. Dead men shouldn’t get back up and walk around.”
Jonah returns to Nineveh. Or, as is so often the case, Portugal calls and England answers.***
A character study of England, Portugal, and Europe in the eighteenth century from Portugal's POV ft. Jonah metaphors.
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06 May 2026
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Los días pasan, la guerra avanza, pero nadie parece capaz de responderle a Portugal tan simple y crucial pregunta.
Secuela de En la cuarta planta de Palacio.
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- Part 6 of P.I.G.S.
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30 Dec 2025
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Antonio went to Leiden, happened upon a new mural, and began to well up on the side of the road.
It had been seventy years.
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16 Nov 2025
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Afonso has not been the same since returning from his disappearance, but that was fine. Arthur still loves him, and he knew that they still had a chance to fix things between them. He was going to give them that chance.
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08 Nov 2025
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When Prince Arthur appointed a second knight, João, Abel wondered if the man wished him ill. Why else would he be lumped with his perfect foil; a mischeivous flirt incapable of silence?
Day in day out João was there. Seasons passed and he became Abel's norm. Once-quiet nights were filled with João's chatter, same with guard duty in draughty corridors, and as the days blurred so too did feelings.
The prince-sent curse became a man worth working alongside. Someone Abel would notice, even miss, if he were gone.
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26 Sep 2025
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When a fifth pint of lager appeared magically in front of him on the bar, Abel’s reaction was to breathe in, and then gently sigh.
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26 Sep 2025
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03 Jul 2025
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When his date fails before it even begins, Antonio seeks comfort in someone he trusts.
He hurries straight to his brother, João, who's always there to lend an ear, patch the wounds, and assure him that the storm clouds will eventually pass, giving way to better, brighter days.
Day 2 of Hetaberia 2025: Siblings
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- Part 2 of Hetaberia 2025
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02 Jul 2025
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He reached beneath his pillow. He retrieved his logbook and pencil. He lay down on his back, legs pulled up to support his journal, and he flicked through the thick wad to the next empty page.
Gabriel umm’d and ahh’d over whether or not to write anything, twirling his prized pendant around his neck between his fingers. He was deciding if he had anything worth adding—but even the shortest thing would help, he reminded himself, so he took a slow breath in and put pencil to old paper.
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12 May 2025
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After a long day in hell, one of the city's many factories, Arthur takes his frustrations to underground fighting rings where he might have a moment to feel strong, alive.
Sometimes he wins, other times he's left bruised, and in truth, the results don't matter. All Arthur cares about is a man in the crowd—the chance to be noticed by his love, Gabriel.
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- Part 1 of The Serpent
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11 May 2025
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Afonso has made a promise at his sister's deathbed--to protect Antonio and ensure his ascension to the throne. It is a promise he has kept through the years no matter the cost, but as Antonio comes into his own power, Afonso finds himself increasingly torn between freedom and duty, between his promise and the call of the tides.
And then there is Arthur--witch, exile, liar--who finds himself suddenly caught in the machinations of a hostile Imperial Court, a place he had thought to have left behind.
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30 Jan 2025
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Thank you to Needscake for the prompt Suggestion <3
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18 Dec 2024
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In a cobweb-riddled corner of 17th century Haarlem, apprentice Abel has just lost his master, the artist Verbeeck, and with it everything which gave him purpose.
Now he's left with a disgruntled widow, a too-quiet studio, and a chest of Verbeeck's belongings set to change his luck for the better.
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- Part 8 of Hetaween 2024
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24 Nov 2024
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It’s not that Portugal fears being replaced or forgotten. The bond he shares with England runs much too deep: there is nothing that could permanently sever their ties, as history has proven again and again. But it’s the idea that England is giving a part of himself to someone else, the idea that Portugal is no longer the first one he turns to, becoming instead a mere afterthought in the face of shiny, new alliances.
Thus, every now and then, he finds himself glaring across the Atlantic.
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- Part 4 of Country Songs
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31 Oct 2024
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“Not working too hard, I hope.”
Arthur lifted his gaze over the rim of his reading glasses and felt the room start to warm as João, the new Geography teacher who was but a corridor away, let the classroom door slowly close behind him.
A smile eased onto each of their faces.
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- Part 1 of hetaween 2024 🕷️
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23 Oct 2024
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Portugal était dans la cuisine, sifflotant gaiement.
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- Part 5 of Foire à l'OS
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15 Oct 2024
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Since he's already in London for a visit, João isn't surprised when Arthur asks him for a favour. Albeit vague, it's a simple task, and in truth—when João thinks about it—it's not so much a request but a blessing in disguise. A day out he's needed, wanted, for some time.
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25 Sep 2024
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Mystery Work
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This is part of an ongoing challenge and will be revealed soon!
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12 Aug 2024