New and News 1.13.09

[The Courtesan]

This week, we celebrated the 8 year birthday of The Masque! Thank you all for making it such a success.

Sonoran Mamma has issued The Flip/flop Writing Challenge on the Portego - http://themasque.ning.com/
My challenge to you is to write a short story completely opposite from your norm.
For example, if you are male- write from a female POV
if you are into D/s write something from the opposite side of the fence
if you write romance, write sci fi.
Whatever the shoe is... see if you can make it fit.

FAN FICTION DISCUSSION http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewpage.php?page=chat
Join andone as we discuss all the in's and out's of writing fan fiction in the cozy setting of the masque chat room. It's free to everyone to join in so please drop on by.
Starting times
Wednesday 14th January
Eastern 8pm
Central 7pm
Pacific 5 pm

Haru has an NFL Playoff Pool going on in The Portego. Information is here: http://themasque.ning.com/forum/topics/repost-for-another-response

Andy also has a discussion on The Portego about 'What makes a hero?'. Join us to give your opinions.

DTM is revving up the se.. humor and word games in The Salon on the Forums http://www.themasque.net/forums/ . Like to play, pun and use your brain for more Snarking Severus? DTM is your guy!

Also, as a reminder, The Three Chicks and a Dude are back to the Forums and accepting questions for the new year! Need advice on Sex, Writing, Sex, Gardening, Sex, DIY home improvements, Sex, love, Sex, Relationships, Sex, Cheesemaking, or Sex, send a note to the Three chicks and their token Dude.

Password Trouble?
I get a LOT of email kickbacks because an email address has either been entered incorrectly or because there is something wrong with your email system. Please email me directly at benevolntgoddess (at) aol dot com and I can help you with password changes and to get your email entered correctly.

Are you getting an error message - *** Couldn't log in. Try again ***
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New and updated on The WIKTT Archives - http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/

An Unconventional Moment by celisnebula Explicit
This was a chance... a chance to make fantasy into reality.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1379
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We Were Heroes... by lionpaw Restricted
The fall of Voldemort left the wizarding world with no need for heroes. Recently, a new outbreak of crime calls for the return of those heroes. This takes place after DH and it half-follows epilogue cannon.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1894
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Wedding Night by teshara Restricted
Hermione and Snape. 500 Word Wedding Night Challenge.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1893
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Secret Meetings by teshara Explicit
Snape/Kingsley. During the darkest hours of the war two members take out their frustrations on each other. Valentine's Day Challenge.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1892
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Tuesday Afternoon by teshara Explicit
A middle-aged Harry and Hermione have an afternoon alone.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1891
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Gossip by teshara Provocative
Part of a Truth or Dare Challenge from Friday night chat. Rita Skeeter has an expose no one is expecting.
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1890
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The Last Heir by Kiwi6498 Provocative
Eleven years after Hermione graduated from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it's time for her daughter to attend. But what will Hermione do, because if her daughter goes, it jeopardizes...
http://www.themasque.net/wiktt/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1379


On The Masque - http://www.themasque.net/efiction/

Willow's Promise by CaughtNTheQuiet 1 - Conservative
It's been year since Sunnydale disappeared in the Hellmouth and the Scooby Gang is enjoying the calm and quiet of their new headquarters in England. Bucolic bliss is upset when Buffy, Xander, Dawn, Giles...
This is the penultimate chapter of long adventure for Caught and the gang. Enjoy her story - it's one of my favorites
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=928
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Waiting by andone 1 - Conservative
Set before Naruto returns after his 2 and a half-year training. Hinata waits for him to return and Tsunade knows the feeling.
A fun anime fanfic!
fanfichttp://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1237
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Iniquitous Desires by NightScribe 4 - Wanton
When Draco brings his lover home to meet his parents, a dark family secret is revealed, which threatens to rip the Malfoy family apart.
We're so glad to have NightScribe back with us after a short hiatus! Welcome back!
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1234
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A Long Awaited Confession by Slytherinswench 4 - Wanton
Jack the Ripper was a woman.
This is an amazing historical fiction that I just couldn't look away from - a new take on an old theory.
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1236
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Whispers On Air by bednhead69 1 - Conservative
unknown spirits talking to us....
I'm so glad that Mick hasn't forgotten his poetry! (It's also his birthday, so wish him a Happy)
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1235

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Stranger Than Truth by dweaver999 4 - Wanton
It's been six months since Valerie Burbon and Sally Thatcher celebrated their love with a BDSM handfasting.  Now Hellfire pictures wants to make a movie of the 37 days leading up to that moment...
This author wows me with every word. I can never, ever put his stories down. I'm always SO excited to see what he's written when he updates!
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1233
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1888 by libertyelyot 4 - Wanton
Seductive baronets, sadistic lords, murderous conspiracies, slutty chorus girls, absinthe, opium, corsets and PreRaphaelites. Novel length serialisation in the style of an erotic Victorian melodrama.
This story is the highest rates, most reviewed story on this website - for a VERY good reason. It's amazing.
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=821
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The Shadowsword Series by bednhead69 1 - Conservative
Johan, the Shadowsword of Tabivla must protect a small, embattled kingdom from the impending doom of a crumbling empire - if his father’s past doesn’t kill him first.
This is a grand adventure and a wonderful coming of age story.
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1198
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Weft of Power, Warp of Blood: A Tapestry of Desire by cis 4 - Wanton
Fashioned in Black's midnight dreams, brewed by Snape in blood… A silken tapestry of lust and the survival of a slave’s power, a woman’s desire, a wife's desperation and a schoolgirl's yearning...
This author is a hack and her story is tripe. She also can't manage to write something self-congratulatory for this email.
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An Olive Branch With Teeth by alphabetjunkie 4 - Wanton
In a land devoured by war what will become of a girl whose whole existence has been spent serving as weapon when she falls to the opposite side? Will her new master try to tame her or use her for his own...
http://www.themasque.net/efiction/viewstory.php?sid=1232
alphabetjunkie came to us with the highest of recommendations - and I'm so glad she did. This story had me hooked from the first chapter.



BG
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[DTM (Wet and grey)]

What exactly are you implying about me?   

Oh right!  That everyone should come play with me. *blinks*