#distant

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Noam writesnoam@libranet.de
2026-01-08

"Why do we have to learn all these old words in a language no one speaks?" Teal's moan broke the silence in the library. "I want to learn magic, not linguistics!"

A #distant hiss caught the boys' attention, but they couldn't tell where it came from.

"We have to understand the words we're saying when we cast a spell," Mouse answered in a hushed tone. "I mean, you wouldn't want—"

A large, mist-coloured cat landed silently on the table, then hissed in warning, teeth bared. The cat then playfully knocked over the small sign on the table with one paw. It fell into Teal's lap.

Teal returned the 'Quiet please' sign to the table, and the boys smiled at each other. The cat was gone without a trace.

#microfiction #MastoPromp

2026-01-08

soon the not distant
future is now, we look back
incredulously

#Haiku #Poetry #Writing #WritingCommunity #PoetryCommunity
#MastoPrompt #Distant
@stevencudahy

NaraMoore ⛩️👻八尺様👻⛩️ at FediNaraMoore@sakurajima.moe
2026-01-08

Three Kings and a Princess

Frankincense to Offer Have I: Part IV

#FanFiction #TheApothecaryDiaries #TearmoonEmpire
#wss366 #MastoPrompt

[Continued from “Frankincense to Offer Have I: Part III”]

“I should slap you,” Pairin scowled. “Look at that dress! The cat #shed, and you slept in it. Even you should have more sense!”

Mao remained silent and let Pairin scold her. Pairin didn't often slap Mao, but there had been times when she'd deserved it as a child. This was like one of those times. It wasn't like Mao to potentially spoil a valuable item that she could trade for rare medicinal herbs. No matter how tired or sick she was.

Pairin fell silent soon and touched Mao’s face. “I’ll help you get ready, child.”

When Pairin finished straightening the dress, she began on Mao’s makeup, carefully hiding the dark circles under her eyes. Then finally, she moved on to styling Mao’s hair.

All the while, #distant sounds echoed from outside the room. Several times, Mao thought she heard someone calling out things like: “Baneberries—they’re poisonous; don’t eat them,” “These will have the most wonderful flavor of mild lemon or vanilla,” and other nonsense. She even imagined replying: “If you must destroy yourself, continue consuming wind-heads” and “When they reduce your brain to congee,” along with other caustic comments. The words were familiar, but from where?

Her brain refused to settle on a rational answer; instead, it buzzed with energy. It ran in circuits through her body, rising from her toes and blooming in her head like a lotus. She wanted to dash out of the building and escape to anywhere: away from the voices, the suitors, and the illness that threatened to overwhelm her.

Periodically, Pairin scolded her, saying, “Don’t twitch,” “Calm yourself,” or “Stop muttering nonsense.”

Each time, Mao took slow, deep breaths and reminded herself: “I'm ready for this,” “It won’t be so bad being his concubine,” and “He’ll give me lots of ingredients.”

This last thought reminded her of something important, and she asked, “Besides the crown, did he give me anything else?”

“I think he wanted to surprise you with two handfuls of frankincense.”

The thought of two handfuls of the rare resin sent her pulse racing—no, being the prince’s concubine wouldn’t be so bad. Maybe she could even make him rest when he was ill if she had that position.

[Continued tomorrow in “Frankincense to Offer Have I: Part V”]

#MicroFiction #TootFic #Serial #NMFic #ApothecaryDiaries

2026-01-08

The #MastoPrompt for Thursday 8 January 2026 is:

#distant

The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word.

@ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing.

If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to.

#Writing #SmallPoems #Poetry #Fiction #MicroFiction #SmallStories

S.L.R. Magazineslrmagazine
2026-01-08

DISTANT Release Video for New Single "Nothing Left To Hate". @DistantNL

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Knowledge Zonekzoneind@mstdn.social
2026-01-01

As #2025 ends, the #StandardModel still hasn’t #Cracked : Medium

How a #PhD is like riding a #Bike : Science

What’s the Most #Distant #Galaxy? And Why Does It #Matter? : Sci Am

Latest #KnowledgeLinks

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2025-12-16

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2025-11-14

Wherever the next course comes to pass... 🏞🌃🌉
#Canal #Prismatic
#Panorama #Shift
#Distant #Horizon
#Night #Effulgent
#Reflective #Path

WordofTheHourwordofthehour
2025-10-24

: having an intervening space

- French: distant

- Italian: distante, lontano

- Portuguese: distante

- Spanish: distante

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2025-10-14
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2025-10-13

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2025-09-29

Ingested, Ov Sulfer, Cell, Distant + Crucifiction @ the 27 Club

The 27 Club, Saturday, November 22 at 06:30 PM EST

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22
27 Club, 27 York St
19+, doors 6:30
Tickets at https://ingestedottawa.eventbrite.ca
Physical tickets at Vertigo Records or The ODDs & SODs Shoppe

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