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Have you read a good book lately? One that you can't put down? Have you looked at a beautiful picture lately? One that you can't tear your eyes from? Here's to doing both of those things on a daily basis!
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karthlake · 2 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 19 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 19 of 30 Title: Soulmark Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 495 Prince Kael rode through the forest in a foul mood. Today, his best friend, Galadriel, found her soulmark partner. Kael had been with her when she met Mavern for the first time. “Why do I have to keep traveling around the kingdom meeting all these…
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karthlake · 2 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 18 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 18 of 30 Title: The Guardian Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 477 Every hundred years, the enchanted island of Liraeth selects a new Guardian—someone bound by magic to protect the land, yet doomed to eternal solitude. When Aeron, a gentle-hearted herbalist, is chosen against his will, he braces himself for a life…
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karthlake · 2 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 17 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 16 of 30 Title: The Secret of Room 217 Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 500 Julian returned to his coastal hometown after living in the deep south since college. His favorite uncle had passed away and named him as executor of his estate. His family operated and lived in a crumbling Inn that catered to long-term…
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karthlake · 3 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 16 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 16 of 30 Title: The Secret of Room 217 Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 500 Julian returned to his coastal hometown after living in the deep south since college. His favorite uncle had passed away and named him as executor of his estate. His family operated and lived in a crumbling Inn that catered to long-term…
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karthlake · 5 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 15 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 15 of 30 Title: Freedom Day Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 485 Harp lounged at the pool, his tail fin splashing in the water. His carer, designation G1M2004c, said, “Would you like a drink, Harp? Or maybe a macaroon?” Macaroons were MerPeople’s favorite snack, primarily because of the coconut, but some thought…
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karthlake · 6 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 14 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 14 of 30 Title: Tinder Profile, Anyone? Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 499 Dwight was leaning against MJ’s shoulder, tears in his eyes. “I was hoping he was the one. We were such a good match,” Dwight said. “Which one was this again?” MJ asked. “You remember. It’s been more than a week since we matched and…
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karthlake · 7 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 13 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 13 of 30 Title: Kookumbear Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 497 It was midnight, Earth time, in one of their time zones, at least. Did that mean Kookumbear should go to sleep? He could never organize time in space. He was originally from galaxy 92j.0ai and the planet Q. For the first 125 years of his existence,…
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karthlake · 8 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction, 12 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 12 of 30 Title: Am I Heard Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 494 Benji heard him talking to himself again. “Why is it me? What’s wrong with it being someone else sometime?” Nicholas said quietly as he got out a bowl for oatmeal. Clicking the button to heat up water, he continued, “Maybe if I had not lost that…
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karthlake · 12 days ago
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It is time to explain the cards...
Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been participating in the TCB Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge for the month of June, Pride month. You may not have noticed that I have included what I think is the most appropriate Tarot card for each story. These cards, hand picked by me and photographed from one of my personal Tarot decks, represent the overall aura of the story when I…
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karthlake · 12 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge #11 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 11 of 30 Title: Once Upon a Time – A Hopeful Rebeginning Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery / Fantasy Word count (500 max): 495 There once was a relatively new upstart of a kingdom that had done well for itself. Its leaders were not perfect, but there were enough good ones to recognize when something needed to change to improve life in…
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karthlake · 13 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge #10 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 10 of 30 Title: Marge and Sophia Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 449 After more than 30 years, Marge would see Sophia again. Sophia had been the unknowing (and unrequited) love of Marge’s life back when they were teenagers in Portland. Sophia had spent countless summer evenings at Marge’s house, watching TV with…
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karthlake · 14 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, #9 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 9 of 30 Title: My Hero, The Green Lantern Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 483 Garth and had been buddies since grade school when my parents bought the house next to theirs in Coopertown. My mom was a high school teacher, except in the summer, when she would catch rattlesnakes in the upper half of our state,…
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karthlake · 16 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, #8 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 8 of 30 Title: Drifter and Ian Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery / Fantasy Word count (500 max): 498 Drifter had taken the evening bus to Tagaytay City and then found his way to a lonely beach on Taal Lake via Jeepney and tricycle. Nothing but what was in his backpack, a hammock, and a tarp. Every weekend, Drifter would lie in this…
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karthlake · 17 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge 7 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 7 of 30 Title: Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Fantasy Word count (500 max): 494 Jason’s mom stuck her head into his room and said, “Jason, time to get up. You need to get ready for school and walk Linsey to her school. Remember, it’s Wednesday and I must go to the O’Neil’s house to clean.” “Thanks,…
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karthlake · 18 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge #6 of 30
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 6 of 30 Title: Real Renaissance Festival Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 500 The Renaissance Festival is an annual thing for me. I go every year and usually go several times. I have since my college days, and now I sing in a group that performs there, in costume and character. I love getting in my tights and…
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karthlake · 19 days ago
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TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge #5
TBC Publishing Pride Month Flash Fiction Challenge, 5 of 30 Title: Grandma’s Love Letters Author: R. Scott Tyler Genre: Mystery Word count (500 max): 479 I was in a dark mood after my grandmother’s funeral. She was 84 years old when her heart finally gave out. She’d lived with my mom and dad for the last ten years of her life after my grandfather died. She always had a lot of friends,…
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karthlake · 3 months ago
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Sunday, April 6, 2025, weekly reading
Key: Five of Swords
The week might bring disappointment and even a feeling of being betrayed. You will need to remain open-minded and look for a path to resolution that can be accepted. Be wary of resorting to tactics that bring you to the same level you are struggling against.
Significant influence: The Chariot, reversed
Things are plunging forward but are not in our control. Take the time to think and evaluate your position and desired outcome again. If you're stuck, review your goals and consider new paths to success. If you are resistant to your change, acknowledge it and either reconsider your goals or your strategy.
Outcome: Seven of Cups, reversed
This card reinforces what was said about the significant influence card. It is a time to make hard choices based on real options. Get out of the fantasy world and accept that the past is past. This card brings clarity and the ability to make realistic choices and move forward.
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