Cora | OrchidScript
@orchidscript.bsky.social
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writer, by unpopular demand
writer, by unpopular demand
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Current order is 2,1,3,4 but who knows how that’ll change.
I’ve also got fics inspired by A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories, winter vampires, AND a weird incident in Devon in 1855
So, hopefully things to look forward to. If not, just rec other fairytales you want me to riff on ;) #rwrbsky
I’ve also got fics inspired by A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories, winter vampires, AND a weird incident in Devon in 1855
So, hopefully things to look forward to. If not, just rec other fairytales you want me to riff on ;) #rwrbsky
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Current order is 2,1,3,4 but who knows how that’ll change.
I’ve also got fics inspired by A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories, winter vampires, AND a weird incident in Devon in 1855
So, hopefully things to look forward to. If not, just rec other fairytales you want me to riff on ;) #rwrbsky
I’ve also got fics inspired by A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories, winter vampires, AND a weird incident in Devon in 1855
So, hopefully things to look forward to. If not, just rec other fairytales you want me to riff on ;) #rwrbsky
I just finished Swordcrossed by @freyamarske.bsky.social and I adore Mattinesh Jay. Luca and I have that and red hair in common because, alas, I cannot pick locks.
But seriously, why did I wait so long to actually read this book??
But seriously, why did I wait so long to actually read this book??
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I just finished Swordcrossed by @freyamarske.bsky.social and I adore Mattinesh Jay. Luca and I have that and red hair in common because, alas, I cannot pick locks.
But seriously, why did I wait so long to actually read this book??
But seriously, why did I wait so long to actually read this book??
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so in the effort to revive the writing mojo via short stories: which story would you want to read next?
1. Ballet fic featuring Balanchine’s Nutcracker
2. A horror folktale in the woods
3. V&A curator Alex and Prince Henry
4. 1920s murder mystery
Vote now on your phones ;) #rwrbfic #rwrbsky
1. Ballet fic featuring Balanchine’s Nutcracker
2. A horror folktale in the woods
3. V&A curator Alex and Prince Henry
4. 1920s murder mystery
Vote now on your phones ;) #rwrbfic #rwrbsky
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
so in the effort to revive the writing mojo via short stories: which story would you want to read next?
1. Ballet fic featuring Balanchine’s Nutcracker
2. A horror folktale in the woods
3. V&A curator Alex and Prince Henry
4. 1920s murder mystery
Vote now on your phones ;) #rwrbfic #rwrbsky
1. Ballet fic featuring Balanchine’s Nutcracker
2. A horror folktale in the woods
3. V&A curator Alex and Prince Henry
4. 1920s murder mystery
Vote now on your phones ;) #rwrbfic #rwrbsky
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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The Veiled Portrait | OrchidScript
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Veiled Portrait | OrchidScript
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
The Veiled Portrait | OrchidScript
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The Veiled Portrait | OrchidScript
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
“Once there was a boy, his mother would begin in her lilting voice. He live deep in the forest, his well appointed house filled with friends, family, servants, surrounded by an enchanted garden…”
A Beauty & the Beast AU (ish)
archiveofourown.org/works/73897446
FINISHED IT
under/over I finish this Beauty&the Beast oneshot today… I’m a little over halfway and it’s feeling possible. #rwrbfic
November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
FINISHED IT
Aaaaaaaaaannnnnd back to sewing
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Aaaaaaaaaannnnnd back to sewing
Oh, and it should be said: if you’re looking for a strictly faithful adaptation of Shelley’s novel, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
However.
If you are here for the themes, introspection, and imagery that makes not just the novel, but the gothic genre, iconic… well, then, proceed :)
However.
If you are here for the themes, introspection, and imagery that makes not just the novel, but the gothic genre, iconic… well, then, proceed :)
go watch Frankenstein.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Oh, and it should be said: if you’re looking for a strictly faithful adaptation of Shelley’s novel, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
However.
If you are here for the themes, introspection, and imagery that makes not just the novel, but the gothic genre, iconic… well, then, proceed :)
However.
If you are here for the themes, introspection, and imagery that makes not just the novel, but the gothic genre, iconic… well, then, proceed :)
go watch Frankenstein.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
go watch Frankenstein.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
even if you had no plans to. go. watch it. asap.
If I could steal anyone in history’s wardrobe… Queen Maud would certainly be up there.
What better for a rainy Friday (here at least!) than a spectacular gown from the generally spectacular wardrobe of Queen Maud of Norway. Dating to c1908 it incorporates an outer shell of sparkle over softer layers #nasjonalmuseet #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If I could steal anyone in history’s wardrobe… Queen Maud would certainly be up there.
every time I’m seriously considering just giving up, throwing in the towel, and moving on, the universe puts a comment in front of me.
conveniently placed breadcrumbs, eh universe? I can dig it.
conveniently placed breadcrumbs, eh universe? I can dig it.
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
every time I’m seriously considering just giving up, throwing in the towel, and moving on, the universe puts a comment in front of me.
conveniently placed breadcrumbs, eh universe? I can dig it.
conveniently placed breadcrumbs, eh universe? I can dig it.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is HERE!
Whether you’re searching for a cozy romance, a charming children’s book, or the right read for a hard-to-shop-for friend, our gift guide has you covered.
Get 15% off when you use code GIFT25 at checkout, now through 11/18.
Whether you’re searching for a cozy romance, a charming children’s book, or the right read for a hard-to-shop-for friend, our gift guide has you covered.
Get 15% off when you use code GIFT25 at checkout, now through 11/18.
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I haven’t done a WIP Wednesday in a while, but here goes — a snippet of the Beauty&the Beast inspired #rwrbfic I’m muddling through at the moment.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I haven’t done a WIP Wednesday in a while, but here goes — a snippet of the Beauty&the Beast inspired #rwrbfic I’m muddling through at the moment.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
I haven’t done a WIP Wednesday in a while, but here goes — a snippet of the Beauty&the Beast inspired #rwrbfic I’m muddling through at the moment.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I haven’t done a WIP Wednesday in a while, but here goes — a snippet of the Beauty&the Beast inspired #rwrbfic I’m muddling through at the moment.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
Do I feel ways about making Alex the beast in the equation? Yes.
Do I have plans to make it satisfying? Also yes.
I have other plans for Henry. Soon.
New books!!!!
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
New books!!!!
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November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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“You’re always telling people to support indie bookstores over billionaires.”
Yeah, it’s called having a consistent brand voice and a conscience.
Yeah, it’s called having a consistent brand voice and a conscience.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“You’re always telling people to support indie bookstores over billionaires.”
Yeah, it’s called having a consistent brand voice and a conscience.
Yeah, it’s called having a consistent brand voice and a conscience.
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The Great Fear was a panic during the French Revolution that spread through rural areas. It all started with a conspiracy theory.
Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...
Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Great Fear was a panic during the French Revolution that spread through rural areas. It all started with a conspiracy theory.
Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...
Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...
Finished it. Enjoyed myself. Returned it to the library.
Onto the next one!
Onto the next one!
I was fully prepared to be annoyed by this Winging It With You book…
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!
November 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Finished it. Enjoyed myself. Returned it to the library.
Onto the next one!
Onto the next one!
I know this story, and others, won’t break through over the news out of NYC (understandably; it’s fabulous), but I’m very proud of PA.
We stood to lose a lot with up coming court cases. We still do, but it is a small security to know our bench will do its best to protect the rights we have now.
We stood to lose a lot with up coming court cases. We still do, but it is a small security to know our bench will do its best to protect the rights we have now.
All three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices on Tuesday’s ballot for retention will remain on the bench, following an unprecedented and closely watched retention election that eclipsed previous spending records as Democrats sought to protect the liberal judges.
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices are retained following a historically expensive race
The court will hold its liberal majority for at least two more years, retaining Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht through the 2026 midterms and ahead of the 2028 election.
www.inquirer.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I know this story, and others, won’t break through over the news out of NYC (understandably; it’s fabulous), but I’m very proud of PA.
We stood to lose a lot with up coming court cases. We still do, but it is a small security to know our bench will do its best to protect the rights we have now.
We stood to lose a lot with up coming court cases. We still do, but it is a small security to know our bench will do its best to protect the rights we have now.
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Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
PA kept its liberal state Supreme Court tonight, so I’m going to go have a relieved cry and go to bed
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
PA kept its liberal state Supreme Court tonight, so I’m going to go have a relieved cry and go to bed
I was fully prepared to be annoyed by this Winging It With You book…
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I was fully prepared to be annoyed by this Winging It With You book…
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!
… I regret to inform myself that I’m disgustingly charmed by these two fools. Utterly charmed!