The Greatest Ludus P20

The sun was continuing it’s slow but steady ascent as Nimr reached the doors to Lady Crispina’s house. He pummeled the huge wooden doors with all his might, until young Stigr opened it. Crispina’s latest servant looked wide-eyed in shock at the imposing sight of Nimr, who did not waste time on pleasantries, pushing past […]

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The Greatest Ludus P19

Nepos was not himself. Etruscilla knew this immediately. The stillness of the night surrounded them, as did the cloying humidity, and Nepos’ handsome, unclothed body was cuddled up against hers, yet he made no move to seduce her. She knew he was worried- deeply worried- by events he could not control, yet precisely because of […]

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30 Day Challenge – Day 3

Three is ‘top three pet peeves’. Where do I begin??? I do not like being pestered when I’m on a lunch break. This would happen quite a lot at Staples, but then, I did kinda invite it, by being too nice – and by becoming part of the management team there. Blocked Aisles. You know […]

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30 Day Challenge – Day 2

Two is ‘write something someone told you about yourself that you never forgot’. I was working at Staples when a colleague, who I didn’t know particularly well at the time (we got to know each more in time) told me she thought I had a natural gift at sales. I wasn’t sure if I believed […]

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30 Day Challenge – Day 1

This has been shamelessly stolen from Lolsy’s Library – here goes! I may also have some catching up to, considering we’re on day three! The first one is – list ten things that make you happy. In no particular order… Sunshine. Star Trek. Marvel Movies. Coffee. Bacon. Beer. Wife. Daughter. Family. Friends. I’ll leave it to […]

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Dream Fights

As ever, this meerkat’s subconscious mind takes me on journeys that are beyond explanation. Last night was no exception. It was time for battle! The combatants? Loki, God of Mischief… And Seven of Nine, former Borg drone turned badass… The setting was a cityscape, with Loki upon one of the flying dohickies from The Avengers, […]

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The Pollen War

It’s that time of year again, where I sneeze a lot and my eyes water to the point where sometimes, I can barely see. It is prime Hayfever season, and I’m sure with each passing year it’s getting worse. I take medication and I use special wipes, but it doesn’t seem to achieve much. It […]

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The Past and Present and Future

I don’t recall the specifics, but the other night I dreamt of my Nan again. I think this is because the other day, she would have turned 100, and her birthday falls right before my daughter’s birthday, who has just turned 10. No one will claim I’m especially spiritual, but the timing of their birthdays, […]

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The Greatest Ludus P18

Nimr returned to the holding area with the other gladiators from his new ludus cheering his name. Well, most of them were. Kaeso was sullen and silent- Munatius merely inclined his head in respect. His victory over Decimus had been unexpected and hard-fought. He hoped that his opponent survived, so one day they could repeat […]

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The Greatest Ludus P17

Nimr felt pain. More pain than he had felt in years. Blood trickled from several wounds and bruises were developing all over his body. Yet he remained standing, utterly determined to defeat the man who stood before him- Decimus. The man-mountain that was Decimus was not unhurt himself. His own wounds leaked blood and bruises […]

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