BendtedWreath

Chaos. Caliber being injured triggered the teleportaiin. Orion’s blood dragged him into the teleportation with him. The consequences of his own actions. 🤣 Norris is both fotunately and unfortunately the kind of person that throws money at all his problems.

That's the big question right there. Orion went too far this time. Orion doesn't Andre, but there are many characters who wish he’d end up in a hut in the Mojave Desert, as well. 🤣

@Jason Rimbaud, because you didn't participate this year, I sincerely hope you got the most guesses correct.

@Ieshwar I love your reasoning and observations. @Thirdly It looks like you were also paying attention. However, there was so much misdirection this year, we've all got some of our wires crossed. 🤣

I seem to remember you said that this year your story was "happy." Which I took to mean you did not murder anyone in your story?

https://youtu.be/Z_IufALKuRo?is=ClcqKXR4UjHqn_b1

Chapter 5: Disconnection "He's starting to believe you," Luc affirmed after Nos told him of his progress with Cal. "That's wonderful news. Treat him with respect, and his faith in you will continue to grow. Nicely done, son." "I hope he trusts me enough to come over so I can introduce the two of you soon." "Don't rush or pressure him," Luc warned. "Though I do look forward to meeting my new son." "On second thought," Nos teased. "I don't know what I'd do if he ends up liking

Let's see if I nailed any guesses this year: The Ledger of the Howling Void @BendtedWreath The Ledger @Bill W Wrong Window @Myr Subtle Signs @chris191070 Coffee with Supervision @astone2292 Sweet Sour Paradox Logic @Lee Wilson Just the Facts, Man @drsawzall Murder At 9th and Tom @Mikiesboy No Official Reason @Ieshwar Undeliverable @Kileoli Gemma @Thirdly Peeping Tom @kbois The Ivory Fig Ceremony @CassieQ Emptying the Library @Gary L Unexpected Discovery @Topher Lydon

I had a feeling @Myr, @Topher Lydon, @astone2292, and @Ieshwar were a little too quiet... but, @Bill W joined this year, too?? Nicely done, everyone!

Just as it is with every year, it was difficult to choose just one for theme, so I went with the story that went in the direction I expected the least when it comes to knowledge that was forbidden, and that one was Sweet Sour Paradox Logic. But Coffee With Supervision and Wrong Window were very strong contenders, as were The Ledger of the Howling Wind, Gemma, and Just the Facts, Man.

Great points and also great choices!

Or so we hope! Thank you. Emi is secretly Nos’s ally when it comes to Cal. She just wants Cal to be happy. You're on the right track in terms of Orion getting away with things too easily, however. Thank you. I can't thank you enough! I can hardly wait to see the new ones you've been working on for @CassieQ's Hazardous Series, as well. Your thoughts on Orion went the same route as @Thirdly's 🤣 "maybe he just needs someone to tame him?" Thanks for commenting!

An awkward bird is right! Thank you. As do I! Thank you. If I were in his shoes, I'd start planning to retire early. 😂 Thank you.

Chapter 4: Sven’s Decision As Nos stepped into Professor Runo’s classroom, he felt something was off. As he approached his usual desk, he realized it was defiled with slurs and crudely drawn genitals. At first glance, he thought his chair was coated with blood, but quickly realized it was dark red slime. If that amount of blood had been real, it could have spurred any of his peers or even himself into a bloodlust-induced frenzy. What concerned him the most were the coiled silver spike

Both the Tom's from Murder at 9th and Tom & Peeping Tom; and Wayne from Peeping Tom: They were heroic animals that deserve snacks.