The Adventures of Magpie
Writing that features my role-play character, Maggie Gryphon, and the world she lives in.
Monsters in the Night
Two young tabaxi girls have snuck out of their family’s nursery at night to play in the woods; unaware of the severity of the danger they’re putting themselves in.
Contains depictions of violence and heavily implied child death.
The Lich’s Inspection
A mysterious lich inspects the state of a commission she has purchased from a very unethical scientist.
Contains descriptions of child death, gore, and unethical science/medical practices.
Thirteen and Fourteen
When the guild was contacted about a potential child abuse case, they thought it was going to be something straightforward. A simple case of issuing a warning to a misguided father… So they sent the newbies to handle it all. However, upon entering the old medical facility and poking around, the inexperienced group of adventurers find themselves faced with horrors far beyond their worst nightmares.
Contains descriptions of horror, death, child death/harm to minors, suicide, gore, violence.
The Lich’s Escape
Escaping the burning laboratory, the lich’s hold on Fourteen’s body is released, and she is furious about it.
Contains descriptions of horror, possession, and child endangerment.
Bucket List
Maggie is not allowed outside; for her own safety. But with some goading from several of the other orphans she’s convinced to break the rules and go play at the river.
Contains descriptions of child abuse and drowning. Reader discretion advised.
Bully or Bestie
Dragged out of the orphanage by Edmund, Maggie finds herself exploring an abandoned house full of interesting bugs.
Contains descriptions of bullying, vomiting, bugs/spiders, and mentions of abuse. Reader discretion advised.
Keeping Warm
During a cold winter’s night, Blathe and one of his companions lay together to try and keep warm.... And their closeness of bodies becomes a temptation they cannot resist.
Contains explicit sexual content.
Snow Under Toe
During a cold winter night when Maggie can’t sleep, her best friend Edmund drags her out of her basement bedroom and, in his own strange way, tries to cheer her up.
Contains descriptions of bullying and mentions of abuse. Reader discretion advised.
Fern’s Room
Edmund drags Maggie into trouble and, for the first time in their many years of friendship, Maggie loses her patience with him.
Contains descriptions of child abuse, bullying, and mild violence. Reader discretion advised.
First Touch
It has been a very long day for Maggie. She is sore and tired. But a visit from her closest friend brings her comfort; no matter how brief it is.
Contains mild sexual content, and mentions of abuse.
Four Years of Frustration
Edmund has liked Maggie for a long time. Four long, long years. But nobody can know, even if it means that Edmund has to deal with constant suitors…. He has to reject them, over and over. Because he loves Maggie. Even if she’s more interested in hunting down fireflies in the woods, than being in a relationship with him.
Contains sexual content and mentions of abuse.
Did I Wake You
Maggie Gryphon is staying the night at Eulogy’s house, and some photos he’s left out trigger some old forgotten memories that she can’t quite seem to pull to the front of her brain.
Contains descriptions of mental illness, mild horror theme mentions, some self harm.
Gloomy Aura
Maggie is having a poor night. She’s getting lost in the thoughts in her head, and so seeks out a close friend to talk to about her worries.
Contains descriptions of drug use, mental illness, implied childhood abuse.
The Tabaxi with the Diamond Marking
Edmund has been mourning the disappearance of his childhood friend and teenage crush, Maggie Gryphon, for ten years. He’s tried to move on; but nothing can quell his feelings of love and loneliness. So when he hears a rumour that Maggie might still be out there, roaming the streets of Waterdeep, he abandons everything for the chance to find her.
Friction
Edmund has some time alone with Maggie, and he’s enjoying her quiet company…. However, it doesn’t take long for their talking to turn into something else. Something very personal, and very stimulating.
Contains explicit sexual content.
I Like What We Are
Maggie is staying in Edmund’s apartment, tonight, and they’re finding themselves in a serious-but-loving conversation about their relationship.
A Small Reminder
After a few days of Maggie not returning home, Edmund goes out looking for her at a friend’s place and gently reminds her that they live together.
Soft Fur
Maggie returns from her work escorting a caravan, and spends a passionate night with Edmund She’s having fun, even if she’s feeling self-conscious when compared to her more experienced partner…. But then they try to go further than they’ve gone before and it’s clear that there is something unusual going on.
Contains explicit sexual content, self-conscious thoughts, and issues with sex (implied medical problem).