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Janet and Jane: The Case of the Monster Hunter: Part Three

He remained quiet for a little bit, deep in thought. “I know that isn't the only reason you know them. How do you know them?” I saw their house in my sight. “They're my parents.”

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Captain Karen: Part Two

There were sounds of happy giggling and excited squeals. Soon enough, there was the sound of a violin come screeching to life.

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Yooyuball Dreams: Part Two

When they were both ready, Marcia headed out the door and straight to the field where her friends said they would be playing during the festival.

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"An Unexpected Treasure" by winterhome
”Alright, Scrap. We're home, " Rourke said as he pulled the keys to the small house out of his coat pocket and unlocked the door. The Gnorbu yawned and stretched his arms as he stepped inside, the captain following suit before he secured it behind him. He knew that it would take more than that to deter a thief, but it was better than nothing at all. He did not possess much, but the Ogrin still valued what he had and was loathe to lose any of it. Rourke had worked all his life to build a home for himself, believing that he needed no other company but his own. His eyes flicked over to Scrap, thinking of how wrong he had been. "Thank goodness! I'm exhausted, " the Gnorbu mumbled, immediately collapsing on a nearby chair. " I never knew so much effort went into sailing a ship." "Well, all that hard work is paying off. Your progressing quicker than most boys your age." "Thank you. That means a lot to me." "You're welcome." "Do you think I'll be as good as you someday?" "Perhaps. But you will have to continue to work hard." "I will, Cap. I promise." Rourke was about to remind him not to call him that particular name when he saw that Scrap had fallen asleep. With a sigh, he bent down and gingerly picked the child up, staggering a bit under the new weight. The young Gnorbu stirred a little, but did not wake. The Ogrin proceeded to walk towards the open doorway of Scrap's room, thankful it was not that far away. Rourke gingerly set him down on the bed and was going to go to his own quarters when he saw Scrap shiver out of the corner of his eye. His hands hovered over the covers for a second before he pulled them over the boy and exited the room. Once Rourke was in his own bed he let his thoughts drift to Scrap. The fact was that ever since he took him in Rourke had felt the bond between them grow from the state of friendship into that of a father and son. Father.




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An Unexpected Treasure
The fact was that ever since he took him in Rourke had felt the bond between them grow from the state of friendship into that of a father and son.

by winterhome

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The Creature
I was the one whose once-normal looking paws began webbing together; I was the one whose backside started developing abnormally spiky scales. I was the creature.

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You've Mastered the Basics--Now What? Part 3
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