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Future Friends

5/2/2017

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Out of all of the things that I expected on my first day interning at the MCIU (Mystic Crime Investigation Unit), being tackled in a hug by a girl with a high pitched squeal was not one of them. I immediately stiffened, even as I was propelled backwards, almost toppling the desk behind me. I am not a hugger, especially not with complete strangers who launch themselves at me from across the room. I turned my head, baffled, but I couldn't see her face. It was buried in my shoulder and hidden by thick black hair. Her arms tightened slightly as I tried to pull away.

"I missed you." She mumbled into my shoulder. It was hard to make out because it was so muffled, and only made me tense more. Who was this girl?

At that point I heard someone cough slightly and realized everyone in the room was staring at me. No! This is not how I wanted to make my first impression!

"Miss." I said as politely as I could under the circumstances. "I think you may have mistaken me for someone else."

"Don't be silly, Lucy." She lifted her chin so I could hear her more clearly. My skin prickled. I shifted uncomfortably. She drew back so that she could look me in the eye. I started at the pure white pupils set in a pair of dark brown irises. A seer. "I could never mistake someone else for you." The words might have been disconcerting if they hadn't been delivered so cheerfully with the white pupiled eyes of the seer positively beaming at me in a way that I had never associated with their solemn stereotype.

I relaxed slightly now that I had some personal space, though the girl's arms were still looped around my waist in a loose hug. I might have been imagining the many small grins around the room. It seemed as if my new colleagues were hiding them. Most of my attention was on the seer. I was surprised to note that she was younger than me, barely out of high school by my guess. She wasn't much shorter than I was and had the physique of one who was not yet finished growing. Her hair was long and full. Her skin was either very tan or very pale, it was impossible to tell since I could not discern her ethnicity and I wasn't exactly inclined to ask. She seemed to radiate a simple joy at my presence. But what stuck me most strongly was the fact that I had never met her before in my life.

A woman behind her cleared her throat. "Miranda, I'm sorry to interrupt, but we need to go follow up on the money trail for the hex racket." She smiled apologetically, though I really couldn't tell if it was at me or the seer, Miranda. Miranda's arms tightened around me slightly.

"But Kate," She began to protest. The woman shook her head.

"Now, Miranda." She said, firmly. Kate walked up and guided the reluctant seer away from me, to my relief. Miranda cast a worried, white pupiled glance back at me.

"I'll see you later. Right, Lucy?" She asked anxiously. Kate answered for me.

"Of course, you will." She assured Miranda, with a wide smile that seemed to turn into a devious smirk when she glanced back at me. "You'll be seeing a lot of Lucy. She's working here now." Miranda positively beamed. Kate pulled Miranda away, with one last glance at me, down a hall out of sight.

Leaving me completely bewildered. Conversations resumed but it didn't escape my notice that they were whispered, everyone was casting glances my way. I tried not to scowl (first impressions!). Great, as if it was my fault some girl  don't even know decided to make a scene. I straightened my shoulders and my shirt, then walked over to Sgt. William Dark. "Hello, sir." I greeted him with a smile. He was one of the people who had conducted my interview. It might have been my imagination, but I thought that he was looking at me differently. Somehow his expression was both amused and... knowing.

"Right this way, Miss. Mason." He led me over to a small desk with a computer. "This is where you'll be working." He went on to explain what I'd be doing. It was simple paperwork really, scanning case files, typing reports. Boring stuff, but an internship at the MCIU was an internship at the MCIU. It was crazy competitive just trying to transfer in. When five internships for college students were opened literally hundreds of people applied. Honestly, I'm astonished I made the cut, but I was not going to mess this up. So I started working with a cheery smile, and pointedly ignored the stares. It took me a while to put the strange encounter with Miranda out of my mind, but soon enough I was fully absorbed in my work.

I was so invested that the hours passed quickly. I was jolted from typing a summary of a potions smuggling ring when a tray of food was placed on top of the pages. My eyes raised to find Miranda smiling down at me, holding her own food. "Forgetting to eat again, Lucy?" She asked fondly. I raised an eyebrow. This girl clearly knew more about me than just my name. I thought that my father was the only one who realized that I didn't eat when I was absorbed in what I was doing. How did this stranger know? I lifted the tray and removed the file, unwilling to risk it becoming dirty. I put the papers away as Miranda pulled a chair over to my desk. She put her tray down. I eyed her, then my food. I was hungry, but I wasn't sure what to make of Miranda. I would have gone for my own food, but that seemed rather rude. Clearly this girl was important, since she'd been allowed in the MCIU at such a young age, so I didn't want to insult her. The fact remained, this familiarity was making me uncomfortable. Miranda blinked at me, apparently uncomprehending of my lack of a response.

"What's wrong?" She inquired. "It's your favorite." I looked down and was startled to see that the plate held a tuna sandwich with salt and vinegar chips. The truly surprising part was that there were cranberries mixed into the tuna. I pulled back and glanced up at her. This was getting weird. It was my favorite, but I didn't get to eat it often. Miranda was staring at me. The white pupils searching my face with concern. I had to say something.

"I don't think we've been formally introduced." I said, finally. "You're Miranda, right? I'm Lucy Mason." Miranda's jaw dropped.

"O- oh," She turned slightly red. "Oh! I'm so sorry." She held her hand over the table. "I'm Miranda Dai." I shook her head. Miranda pulled back, and beamed. "It's really great to meet you." Then something dawned on her. "Wait, did I hug you this morning?" She gasped.

"You did." I nodded warily. She was starting to flush.

"And this is the first time we've met?" She asked.

"It is." I confirmed with a nod. Miranda turned bright red.

"Oh," She looked down at her food. "I just... I'll be right back." Miranda excused herself rapidly and hurried away. I stared after her, as perplexed now as I had been this morning. I looked back down at the food she'd brought me, only to return my gaze across from me as Kate, the older woman, took the chair Miranda had just left with a sigh. She glanced up at me. I waited, clearly she had something to say to me. I ran my eyes over her again. Her hair was light brown, pulled back in a low ponytail. She was probably in her late thirties, married, as evidenced by the ring on her finger. My eyes settled on a rune on the ring, married to a mage, I amended. Though not a magic user herself, given her choice of gun (9 mil, favored by non-magic users) and protective charm. Overall, I got the impression that she was a no nonsense detective, who was valued in the MCIU for her practicality.

"You're confused." She stated.

"Very." I confessed. "I'm hoping that you are about to clear somethings up." Kate smiled grimly.

"I am, after a fashion." She contemplated my face. "We are very excited to have you here, Lucy." I could feel my irritation flare.

"So it would seem." I replied, trying not to let my annoyance show. Either I failed miserably or she was just a very good detective. She laughed slightly.

"Perhaps it would be easier to say, it's nice to finally meet you." She amended. "You see, we've heard a lot about you."

"From who?!" I asked, becoming outright frustrated. Who talked about me this much?

"From Miranda." Kate answered. I blinked. "Obviously you've noticed Miranda is a seer." Kate continued, ignoring my surprise. "Honestly, Miranda is one of the most powerful seers that we have ever encountered. Because of this, she sometimes has difficulty differentiating the future and the past." Kate held my eyes with her own. "She confuses her visions with her memories." Things were beginning to make sense, though they didn't make me feel any more comfortable.

"And she's had visions of me." I inferred flatly.

"Lots of them." Kate nodded. "You might have only met Miranda this morning, but she feels as if she has known you for years."

"To me she's a stranger." I argued. I felt like I was being asked for something I couldn't give. I didn't know what yet, but it seemed as if Kate (and the rest of the MCIU, if their reactions to the hug this morning was any indication) wanted something from me.

"To her, you are her best friend." Kate smiled at me, I felt like I'd been punched in the stomach. "Don't worry, you'll do fine."


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Happy New Year!

1/2/2016

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 Sorry about the unintentional hiatus. I had an unusually busy few months. But it's a new year, and with it come new stories! I plan on doing another "Story a Day" challenge, and with any luck I'll be getting you something you've all been waiting for far too long! An update for the Princess' Path!

In addition, I am currently working on "Family Values" a continuation of the story of Mina and Kami that started in the Star Trek: Excelsior episode "A Day at the Park". If you haven't heard it, I recommend it, it is really really good, and can be viewed as a stand alone story.

Lastly, I have finished two more stories for Out of the Shadows but I lost one of them! I can't find it, but I know it's around hear somewhere, so that will be posted as soon as possible.

The other thing I am working on is Hel on Earth. But that is a longer term project so updates will be very slow.


A very happy new year to you all!
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Star Trek Excelsior Episode Release!

11/19/2015

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Star Trek: Excelsior has just released the episode I wrote called "A Day at the Park"! There is also a rather big announcement at the beginning! You can download the episode from the site or on iTunes (the Star Trek: Excelsior podcast). I hope that you all enjoy it! It is a big honor that it was produced!

And if you are new to the site, there are several short stories that range between one and two pages called blog stories that range from Fantasy (like the Princess' Path) to Spy Fiction (including Out of the Shadows) as well as many others. I hope you enjoy them!
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NaNoWriMo

11/1/2015

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Also known as the National Novel Writing Month, most commonly known as November.

Writing a novel in a month is tough, but far from impossible. If you want to know what the month feels like? Just check out the video below.
Now, I'm going to participate in my own way. But instead of focusing on a novel I will do my very best to post four of my longer stories in addition to my blog stories. I was going to aim for seven but I think things are about to get pretty crazy and four is still ambitious.

Plus there is a short story contest I would like to prepare for that is the 16th, and I'd rather not have my focus divided. Wish me luck!

And a very Happy (if belated) Halloween!
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A few things!

10/20/2015

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First thing's first.
I have a Twitter! Yes, it surprised me too, but I decided that some people like Facebook, some people like Tumblr, and some people like Twitter. My Twitter name is @LynZineStories (I cannot believe that LynZine was taken. Who knew?) You can also follow me with that little black box to the right. But, if you prefer, here are the links to the Twitter page and the Facebook page.
https://twitter.com/LynZineStories
https://www.facebook.com/LynZine
http://lynzine.tumblr.com/



Alright, social media stuff out of the way! Now on to the <strike>fun</strike> important stuff!

Did everyone like the week of stories? Perhaps it should be a monthly event?
I'm also very excited about a 1930s series I'm working on called "Miss. Magic". I've even started writing and posting articles on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter as a lead up to the release. 
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Day Two: The Bodyguard

10/4/2015

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 This one's a bit of a monster. The Bodyguard is a prequel to a longer story I've been working on called Hel on Earth. Hel on Earth is a favorite among my friends who have been dying for me to actually write it out. I will! But I wanted to write a bit about some of the characters you won't meet until the second story, just to get an idea of them. The first story The Stolen Soul will come out within a few months... Hopefully... I'm having some trouble with the hook.

Either way the Bodyguard is very long, so if you only have a minute I'd recommend you go back and read yesterday's story, The New Life, or one of the older Blog Stories, like Living with a Hero or the ever popular Cause and Effect.

Forgive the lack of information on the Hel on Earth page. I lost the original cover before I finished painting it, so there isn't even artwork. I'll whip something up soon. Promise!

I hope that you are enjoying this month's story a day challenge! Leave comments for The Bodyguard here! (I'm not entirely sure how to enable comments on a standard page. I'll look into that.)
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The End of August

8/31/2015

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Well, here we are; the last day of August.

I actually have recorded a few audio dramas, but I want to do a few more takes. I think you'll enjoy them! This coming month I plan on setting up a podcast on iTunes.

Stories coming in September...

  • The Princess' Path 3-6
  • The Boys in Engineering
  • Tides of Trade (Continuation of Danger of Drowning)
  • Faithful Foe

Audios coming in September...
  • Time To Travel: Age of the Dinosaur (If people like the first scene of this, let me know! I'm prioritizing my audio shows, and I won't continue it if people don't tell me they like it!)
  • The Sword and Scepter Saga: The Rescue
  • Audio Adaptation of Out of this World

Wish me luck!
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Updates and Long Term Projects

7/29/2015

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Welcome everyone,

I've slowed down on the blog stories because I've become very involved in my longer term projects. Never fear, there are more on the way. Including a few of one of my favorite characters Marilyn Gold. Remember to vote for your favorite blog story in the poll on the right. I started back up on the story Pals and Partners because of the vote it got. So it does get results!

Also coming soon is Faithful Foe, a longer short story at around 10 pages. It's an action packed scifi adventure featuring frienemies and a siege on a government base. In a month or two, I hope to formally introduce you to Bianca Black in her own series Blackheart. You've already met her once in Forgive Me, Father, a very short story that takes place around the tenth story I intend to publish in the Blackheart series.

I am finishing the build for the sound booth tomorrow. I have all of the material, now I just have to put it all together. It is my own design and I shall post photos once it is done. Once that is built I hope to record a few of the blog stories, and eventually release the Sword and Scepter Saga; a high fantasy audio drama.

In the meantime, I will be working on the final three installments of The Princess' Path. A few other blog stories, and perhaps another installment of Cause and Effect and Predestined. As I've said, vote in the blog if you want me to continue another story! You can cast up to two votes!
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Upgrade, the Contest, and my first Audio

7/1/2015

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Today was a big day. Today I learned that I won the Star Trek Excelsior Contest. (I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about that.) And today I have officially upgraded my site. One of my main reasons for the upgrade was the ability to host audio. I have big plans for audio shows. But for now, enjoy my first foray into the medium with... A Stranger in the House.
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(Last) Day of May

5/31/2015

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Well everyone, here we are. The last day of May. There were two big changes this month. My blog stories and my art. I know that I've been flaky about my updates in the past. But I do believe that I have figured it out, as evidenced by these recent updates.

The turning point was when it was pointed out to me that I posted more creative things on my facebook page more often. I realized that I had to stop making things perfect and just go for it. That is how the teeny tiny blog stories began.

My "Blog Stories" are not easy for me to write. But I have been working on the system. 1) I start with a limited piece of paper, be it a sheet, the back of a menu, or the back of a receipt. 2) I think of a hook, one twist and an ending. The ending usually ends up being the twist, so often I just start with the hook and an ending. 3) I only allow myself one edit.* This edit is when I type up the story. 4) I post it.

*From an early age I learned that things could always be better. While true, I feel this has held me back from posting, because I never feel something is finished


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