Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts

Grad student at Lindenwood University. Working on MFA in Writing Fiction. (she/her) #WritingCommunity #vss365 #NavyVet

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

I #bare my soul upon the page
Cloaked by wolf, vampire, and mage
I'm hidden there, deep down inside
Can you find the place I hide?
Or is the story all you see
Leaving my soul masked in safety

#vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

The #tip of his sword rested in the hollow of her throat. "It's all over now."

"You think so?"

He nodded, leering at her. "I do think so."

"We'll just see about that," she raised her hands and began the elaborate series of gestures that would rid her of him forever.
#vssmagic

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

She watched, mouth gaping in shock as he gripped the haft of the #spear protruding from his abdomen and pulled himself up it to close the distance between them.

"What are you?" she whispered in horror.

"Werecat," he said, baring his teeth at her.

She flinched.
#MartialMonday

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

"You can't just go #gallivanting off after every person you don't like. That's not how the world works "

Kayla began polishing her sword. "Says who? Besides," she said nonchalantly, "it's not like I said I was going to kill him. I'll just end the misery he's causing." #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

"He couldn't just #vanish into thin air," Arianna said, turning in a slow circle with her sword gripped tightly in her right hand.

"Are you sure about that?" Tom asked, moving in tandem with her, back to back. "After all, who really knows what vampires are capable of?"

#vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

This #conversation is over.

Is it though? I think it's just switched gears. We should let our swords handle the debate from here on out. First blood wins the argument.

Blood thirsty, much?

Maybe a little. Scared?

Not even a little bit. Bring it!

With pleasure.

#converstory

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

"#Stick the memory crystal into the slot and download the data as soon as we enter the communications hub. Jenna and I will keep the techs distracted, then we'll all head for the shuttle pod and make our escape."
"Seems like a simplistic plan."
"Simple is better."
#vsstimetravel

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

They fought back to back against the beasts, the clang of their swords a lethal #duet. The song swelled as their swords sliced through the last of the creatures. Sharing a silent glance, each was grateful the other survived. As in battle, so in life; partners always. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

The robot clanked toward me on the catwalk. Its red eyes reflected the light from vats of molten metal 30 feet below.

"Executing termination order," it said.

Sweating from the #heat, I charged forward, pushing it over the rail into a vat where it quickly #melted. #SciFiFri

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

#Furtive movement in the shadows drew her gaze right; she unsheathed her sword, slowly stalking toward it. Behind her a pallet crashed to the ground. She whirled, then heard the scrape of a boot to her left. Surrounded! Slowly turning in a circle, she awaited their attack.#vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

Look how much I learned on Duolingo in 2023! How did you do? #Duolingo365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

She was #weary by the time she she'd gather all of the intel she needed and formulated her plan for permanently infiltrating the outpost. First she needed to build her cover. Before she did that, she had to rest so she didn't blow her cover before it was even established. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

She looked her contact up and sown, momentarily grasping the plight of the #lovelorn as she took in his tall, lean frame and the chiseled abs that peaked out from his unbuttoned flannel shirt. One las appreciative perusal of his body and she got down to business. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

"These #godforsaken outposts are full of crime and disease," said a man behind her. "I don't even know why I make the trip anymore. Trade ain't what it used to be."

"You make the trip to get away from home," his companion said. "Everyone needs time away."

#vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

She made it past the gun toting guards at the gates and took a moment to #revel in her success. Now she just had to reach out to her contact and see what information he had. She hoped there was a way for her to permanently infiltrate the outpost. That would be best. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

Beneath #starlight she scouted the main entrance to the compound. Two guards at the gates, and two on each tower. These residential compounds were usually pretty strict about granting access but she'd have to roll the dice and see if they let her in. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

She #breathed deep of the mountain air as she set off on a straight course for the nearest gun tower. She hadn't been expecting those, but knew that their presence probably indicated a compound of some sort. She knew she'd have to play her cards just right to get inside. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

Gun towers rose above the #hills in the distance. If she could make it that far she'd have a good view of troop dispositions for the area. She'd be able to plan her moves accordingly.

She dropped her binoculars into her pack then shouldered the pack. Time to get moving. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

"#Cherry cokes and two slices of apple pie. That be all?" the waitress asked.

"Yes, thanks."

The sooner we finished with this farce of a meal, the sooner I could get her alone and really get down to business. Who wanted to eat when we could be talking about books? #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

Cold #mountain air gusts past us as we hike our way up to the cabin from the road. I look behind me toward my partner and a strange look of fierce determination is on his face. I wonder what he has resigned himself to do, then shrug and return my attention to the trail. #vss365

[Adamayurka_writes_and_crafts @Adamayurka]

The individual music they make twines around and through each other forming the most perfect of #duets. And best of all, they recognized it, so they created a permanent duet that only improved as they added minor threads like jobs and kids to their lives. #vss365