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a lil blurb for you wonderful humans :)

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Six months. That's how long it's been since I killed Oren and his group in my bedroom. I've killed again three times since then. Once when someone attacked me after class, twice in the shower. 

Today will make four. If I can survive.

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what if… i start writing chapter 8 today instead of unpacking like i should be

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BEAUTIFUL PERSON AWARD! once you are given this award, you're supposed to paste it in the asks of eight 8 people you adore! 🫵🫵🫵 !!!

o shit MUCH LOVE MY FRIEND <3

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chapter 7 of castles crumbling (aka Tales from the Airport Bathroom extended version) now posted!

Chapter 7: Tales from the Airport Bathroom is now up on AO3: READ HERE

I stg every time I say "haha I don't know when the next chapter will be out!" I end up posting a 10k behemoth within 24 hours. this doesn't really count since most of it was technically already written, but similar vibes.

ANYWAYS I hope you enjoy this fics version of ~the airport bathroom scene~. I know everyone loved the meet-and-make-out concept of TFTAB, but disclaimer: it's not like that in this fic! we will get there eventually tho I promise they will kiss kiss fall in love if its the last thing I do. enjoy the chapter!

Summary:

Violet should already be dead. People whispered about her weak body and how she would never live up to her family's martial accomplishments. Violet rose above them all, however, fighting and killing to survive the Navarrian Intelligence Agency's brutal BASGIATH training protocol. Now, people whisper about Violet's swift ascension through the NIA's ranks as one of its most valuable operatives and assassins. The whispers don't matter to Violet: She has her own agenda, and it's a dangerous one - finding out what happened to her father.

But one mission changes everything: Suddenly, Violet finds herself in the crosshairs when she stumbles on information Navarre wants buried, and the country she fought for begins to turn on her. Violet knows too much, but she's determined to do what she does best: Survive. Her only hope is the son of the man who they say killed her brother, but their partnership is far from assured. Some grudges run deep, and trust is a currency too valuable to give freely. Xaden realizes Violet may be the key to everything, but with enemies seen and unseen closing in on all sides, the consequences of failure are deadly.

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"You're lying."

"Am I?" I ask again.

Sorrengail makes a sound of utter frustration, pushing away from the sink and putting distance between us again. I fight the urge to once again get up close to her.

"Control your hormones," SGAEYL snaps. Gods, do I wish I could.

"You are such an asshole," Violence spits.

"Duly noted," I reply instantly.

Her eyes blaze, and for a moment I think she's actually going to try to attack me. But then she deflates, and she just looks - tired. Like the weight of the world is on her shoulders, and she's slowly crumbling under the weight. It's a feeling I'm intimately familiar with. The somewhat homicidal urges I was feeling abate. I don't like how much I relate to her - Navarre's killing machine in the flesh.

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why is it that as SOON as i finish a castles crumbling chapter, i get an idea for an absolutely DEVASTATING angsty one shot. you guys are going to hate me if i write this

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chapter 6 of castles crumbling (aka Tales from the Airport Bathroom extended version) now posted!

Chapter 6: Tales from First Class is now up on AO3: READ HERE

WE ARE SO BACK AND WE HAVE ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT BESTIES. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING PATIENT WITH ME ABOUT THIS CHAPTER, FOR ALL THE CONGRATULATIONS ABOUT MY GRADUATION, AND EVERYONE'S SUPPORT IN GENERAL!!!! <3

Summary:

Violet should already be dead. People whispered about her weak body and how she would never live up to her family's martial accomplishments. Violet rose above them all, however, fighting and killing to survive the Navarrian Intelligence Agency's brutal BASGIATH training protocol. Now, people whisper about Violet's swift ascension through the NIA's ranks as one of its most valuable operatives and assassins. The whispers don't matter to Violet: She has her own agenda, and it's a dangerous one - finding out what happened to her father.

But one mission changes everything: Suddenly, Violet finds herself in the crosshairs when she stumbles on information Navarre wants buried, and the country she fought for begins to turn on her. Violet knows too much, but she's determined to do what she does best: Survive. Her only hope is the son of the man who they say killed her brother, but their partnership is far from assured. Some grudges run deep, and trust is a currency too valuable to give freely. Xaden realizes Violet may be the key to everything, but with enemies seen and unseen closing in on all sides, the consequences of failure are deadly.

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"You're on thin ice, Sorrengail," he croons as I stomp past him. I walk towards the stairs that will lead me down to the armory, hoping he'll catch the hint and leave me alone, but he's as clueless as ever as he rushes to catch up with me.

"The colonel is finally seeing what I've been saying about you from the start - you're nothing, Sorrengail. And if you think that-"

I whirl around and let one dagger fly, then another in rapid succession. I'm not about to have Jack fucking Barlowe get to me - it's high time I remind him of the pecking order.

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we are rolling besties. still writing but making good progress! A BLURB

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"This is your first and only warning, Jack," I hiss. "I don't give two shits what you think about me, but if you or your lackeys do anything that will compromise my mission, I will make it my own personal mission to kill you, and this time, I'll make sure you stay dead. Don't test me."

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TIME FOR A BLURB. I think I can get the chapter done tn. Taco Bell (aka my life blood) incoming, glass of wine in hand -- we got this

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That's because Xaden Riorson is sitting in front of me, scrolling through his phone without a care in the world, with his bag in what is supposed to be my seat like a fucking territorial asshole.

I already hate him. Kind of. It's hard to truly hate him with a face like that.

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last one of tonight! hoping to have the chapter done tomorrow night-ish, but we'll see how much time I have for writing tomorrow. chapter 7 will be in Xaden's pov (!!!!) and will probably come out really quick, since tons of it is pretty much already written. how do people feel about me including the Violet POV from TFTAB in this? I haven't decided if I'll incorporate it yet.

until tomorrow, another lil blurb!

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I quickly turn away, but I can feel the flush working its way up my chest to my cheeks.  I'm not sure if it's because I'm embarrassed at being caught staring or because he is quite literally the hottest man I've ever laid eyes on. Probably both, if I'm being honest. Dangerous. Xaden Riorson is dangerous. I know it in the marrow of my bones. And not just because he could probably snap my neck if he got in close enough.

in other news we have reached the part of the story where I have TFTAB and the next chapter on split screen as I write. ANOTHER BLURB.

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I thank the agent and turn around to walk back to my seat. Xaden is now joined by one other person - Garrick Tavis, I believe - and they appear to be discussing something animatedly between themselves. I see Garrick shrug and steal a fry from Liam Mairi, who looks reasonably outraged.

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in other news we have reached the part of the story where I have TFTAB and the next chapter on split screen as I write. ANOTHER BLURB.

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I thank the agent and turn around to walk back to my seat. Xaden is now joined by one other person - Garrick Tavis, I believe - and they appear to be discussing something animatedly between themselves. I see Garrick shrug and steal a fry from Liam Mairi, who looks reasonably outraged.

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omg? I went back on AO3 for the first time in a hot second today and I didn't notice that two writers that I absolutely adore read some of my fics and left kudos since I was last on and I am losing my mind over here. don't mind me im just a lil fangirl fangirling.

ok back to writing now

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this chapter is coming slowly while I stretch my writing muscles for the first time in a few weeks, but we're making progress. another lil unedited blurb!

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I let out a cold laugh. "Everything is negotiable when you use the right tactics, colonel." My hand drifts to the dagger at my side for emphasis.

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MORE BC ITS BEEN AWHILE

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He nods, the unmistakable glimmer of malice in his eyes sending a cold sensation skittering down my spine. "Correct. You finish the mission this time, or..." He trails off and shrugs with a nonchalance I wouldn't be able to manage if I was in his shoes. I know exactly what he isn't saying.

THE FIRST UNEDITED LIL BLURB IN WEEKS

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"I'm not going to pry, Vi, but we'll find out eventually." Sawyer gives me a grin I don't deserve. "The truth always comes out."

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THE FIRST UNEDITED LIL BLURB IN WEEKS

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"I'm not going to pry, Vi, but we'll find out eventually." Sawyer gives me a grin I don't deserve. "The truth always comes out."

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TODAY WE WRITE TOMORROW WE PROSPER NEXT CHAPTER OF CASTLES CRUMBLING INCOMING

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i am. exhausted. but my bookshelf is back in business, so life is good :) ill finish unpacking tomorrow AND THEN BESTIES WE’RE TAKING A TRIP TO THE AIRPORT

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Xaden: I hope you're not going to do anything stupid Violet: I hope you're not hoping too hard