RisingSm0ke



Recent works

Recent bookmarks

  1. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    "Rocky did not understand human names and titles when we met. Eridian names longer, give information on Eridian's home, associations, skills." For the first time in ages, he positioned two of his arms together, forming the design that Grace thought of like a family crest, a single design bisected.

    "You should teach me to read those before we get to Erid, so I can be polite." As Grace considered the linework, already picking up on some vague ideas from the shapes in Rocky's carapace, something else occurred to him. "So… I picked 'Rocky' because your outer shell looks like stone."

    "And for inspirational story of athlete who defeats human system of poverty to become great champion. Eye of the tiger."

    "Retroactively, yeah." Grace bent at the hips, getting to Rocky's 'eye' level. "So what'd you name me?"

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    13,265
    Chapters:
    3/3
    Comments:
    308
    Kudos:
    2,761
    Bookmarks:
    647
    Hits:
    15,827

    16 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    “Did you guys ever have kids- or hatchlings I guess?”
    Rocky goes silent. Not simply in terms of speech. Eridians make noise almost constantly, like the humming of an old CRT. When he goes silent like that...
    “We tried.”

     

    Rocky and Adrian had a failed clutch that left lasting scars on them both. After all of this time, is it time to try again? Grace sure thinks so.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    12,610
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    101
    Kudos:
    799
    Bookmarks:
    133
    Hits:
    5,821

    02 Jun 2026

  3. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    “You have been a thorn in my side for too long,” Trent snapped. He raised his hand.

    Caleb countered immediately, but then Wulf countered him. The spell landed.

    Essek fell back, a shriek caught in his throat.

    ---

    During the final fight, Trent lands a particularly nasty spell on Essek.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    7,857
    Chapters:
    4/4
    Comments:
    61
    Kudos:
    793
    Bookmarks:
    115
    Hits:
    7,317

    28 Jan 2025

  4. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    A flash of amber light filled the air, and Essek felt the surge of wild magic even before he turned to take in whatever the consequence of Caleb's spell had taken the form of.

    A little boy with short red hair and bright blue eyes was standing where Caleb ought to be, watching Essek curiously and pulling a now too large coat around his shoulders. “Wer bist du?” the boy asked, then when Essek didn’t answer, "Who are you?"

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    4,907
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    68
    Kudos:
    1,299
    Bookmarks:
    166
    Hits:
    7,502

    28 Jan 2025

  5. Public Bookmark *

    Tags
    Summary

    “That’s right, love.” Caleb—Essek’s Caleb, the one who loved him—whispered in his ear. It sent a delightful shiver down Essek’s spine. “He wants to take me away from you. He hates seeing you happy.”

    The other Caleb, the one who would never be his, looked pained. “Essek, that’s not the real me. That’s a fiend wearing my face.”

    “Is that how little you think of me?” Essek snapped. The other Caleb flinched as if from a physical blow. “I know exactly what he is.” He’s the one who will give me what you never would.

    Essek’s Caleb kissed him sweetly on the cheek. It felt like benediction. “Be a dear and get rid of him for me, darling.”

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    14,192
    Chapters:
    4/4
    Comments:
    175
    Kudos:
    1,041
    Bookmarks:
    204
    Hits:
    8,814

    27 Jan 2025