sheepston's Literatures
It has been a stressful day for Tiffany Goldman. She took her boys out for lunch and found herself struggling to keep them under control— And now, as they are arriving home, Tiffany finds herself needing a break to relax and pray to her god about her doubts as a mother.
Tiffany Goldman has had a very stressful day; after somehow accidentally finding herself and her sons at an illegal auction of black-market goods, she is unable to sleep.... And, sadly, it seems her son is feeling much the same. But at least they can comfort each other.
depictions of alcohol and some discussions of sex
Tiffany’s best friend, Ruby, takes her out to try and cheer her up after a hard month— And upon seeing that Tiffany is already feeling better, demands that she give her all the gossip. So Tiffany tells her everything. As they talk, Tiffany catches the eye of an orcish man— And when she doesn’t go to get his number, Ruby decides to go and get it for her.
After a night of caring for her young son with sensory issues, Tiffany finds herself exhausted. Knowing that her boy must be feeling even worse than she is, she decides to keep him and his brother home from kindergarten for the day so they can all rest and recharge. Soon, however, she finds herself in a predicament as her boys start asking questions about the more conventional family dynamics they always see on television— And Tiffany has to think of an age-appropriate lie to explain to her boys why they don’t have a father.
mentions of abuse, stalking, kidnapping, paranoia, and grief
Scarecrow had spent the day preparing to assassinate a demon. She had received an offer she couldn’t refuse; her services in return for information on where her stolen selkie cloak could be. During this planning, however, she came across her acquaintance, Tiffany, and seeing how stressed the woman was she decided to escort her home. Finding themselves alone together, the two women decide to discuss their situations— And their children. And in doing so they find themselves forging a deep, maternal connect connection.
(A collab with my wife)
alcohol addiction
Tiffany hasn’t had anything to drink since finding out she was pregnant. She assumed it would be easy to quit, but now is realising it is harder than she thought.
A very pregnant Olivia has a bit of an overreaction to finding out Farren ate her chicken jerky.
Contains depictions of racism, violence, and domestic abuse.
Becky Bloom is both excited and anxious to be meeting her aunt Isabel in person. Her family still doesn’t know she’s doing it, after all. But her boyfriend, Jareth, is more than happy to drive her to her aunt’s house. And, even when her aunt makes some misplaced comments, Jareth is patient with her…. However, when Isabel tries to introduce Becky to her grandfather, everything goes wrong very fast.
Contains mentions of abuse, family drama, and racism.
A lot of things in Becky Bloom’s life have been changing. Mostly for the better! She’s learning to reach out to people, and is reconnecting with her father and their extended family in ways she never dreamed possible. So, though it takes a lot of bravery, she calls her grandfather on her mother’s side and finds herself speaking with her aunt, Isabel. Isabel isn’t perfect, and through her Becky learns the exact reason that she was never allowed to meet the family before….
Contains mentions of suicide, grief, and ptsd.
Becky Bloom awakes from a stress-induced nightmare with a start and decides that, to cope, she wants to make cupcakes with her family. Even if it is 4am.
Contains themes of horror and surrealism.
Kia was rescued -could she call what happened rescued?- by a group of mysterious alien creatures. She has no idea what they want from her; only that they want her to look them in the eye and let them into her mind.
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.
Maggie is staying in Edmund’s apartment, tonight, and they’re finding themselves in a serious-but-loving conversation about their relationship.
Contains explicit sexual content.
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.
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.
Contains descriptions of drug use, mental illness, implied childhood abuse.
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 mental illness, mild horror theme mentions, some self harm.
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 sexual content and mentions of abuse.
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 mild sexual content, and mentions of abuse.
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 descriptions of child abuse and drowning. Reader discretion advised.
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 horror, death, child death/harm to minors, suicide, gore, violence.
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 child death, gore, and unethical science/medical practices.
A mysterious lich inspects the state of a commission she has purchased from a very unethical scientist.
After the excitement of a day’s travel, little Robin can’t get to sleep. So, upon realising her Uncle Birdie is still awake, she makes him take her outside.