...in the darkThe Doclopedia #3,002 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #241 She quickly laid out all the pieces of the puzzle to them. How he had probably had a few Seekers who were later reported as lost or dead set things up, then build up the Empire from “washed out” trainees and outside recruits. Since the … Continue reading Chapter 207: In Which Our Hero Finds His Way Through The Baron’s Manor →

...open 24/7The Doclopedia #3,001 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #240 Suddenly, that part of Seyan's brain that had been working on the conundrum of the Quiet Empire dropped the last piece of the puzzle in place.Sneaky! As in sneak attack...as in the Quiet Empire being nearby...as in the Quiet Empire being all wrong and nobody remembering … Continue reading Tomfoolery R Us →

...co-starring her pet mouse, GeorgieThe Doclopedia #2,999 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #238 “Well, “ said Master Ohlong when Lahn finished, “Only thing left to do is suit you both up and get you out of here.” As she put on her flying suit in a small side room, she wondered if the Grand High Curator … Continue reading The Simple, But Also Brain Busting, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Milk & Cookies & Confusion →

...he's got a contractThe Doclopedia #2,998 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #237 Seyan stifled a giggle when she thought how those seats were nowhere near wide enough for Master Ohlong's ass. Being unaware of that, Ohlong continued on. “These cranks up here are turned by your hands and can be used for extra speed or to … Continue reading Quiet Podowski Blows Into Town →

...it's gonna blowThe Doclopedia #2,997 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #236 Lahn joined her for dinner, where they ate enough to feel full, but not too full to pedal bicycles through the sky. They were joined by Master Ohlong and several others, all of whom the High Curator questioned mercilessly about the state of readiness of … Continue reading Hey, Volcano Nose! →

...repairs clocksThe Doclopedia #2,996 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #235 “I'm sorry I didn't get to use any of the other tricks of the staff, Master. Should we go again?” Ohlong laughed at that. “I think not. I don't have that many helpers to spare. We'll call you well versed in staff usage. Now let's get … Continue reading Clock Doc →

...#4: are you gruff?The Doclopedia #2,995 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #234 She leapt over the swinging staff of Foe #3 before clocking him alongside of his head with the wooden sphere on her blade. Continuing her turn, she whirled the staff, retracted the blade and sent the wooden sphere straight into Foe #4's crotch. He … Continue reading The 11 Things You Never Ask A Goat →

...it was well usedThe Doclopedia #2,994 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #233 When Master Ohlong said “Go!”, the person on Seyan's right ran straight at her, while the one on her left grabbed a stick of wood as a club. Seyan spun the staff so fast she made it hum, all the while turning her body … Continue reading A +4 Sword Of Buttstabbing →

...did I get that wrong?The Doclopedia #2,993 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #232 Then it was time for Seyan to test some of these items out. She proved better than average with knives, both thrown and wielded hand to hand against well padded opponents. She was also better than average with the crossbow. But it was … Continue reading Weed ‘Em And Reap →

...don't chew it!The Doclopedia #2,992 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #231 Chapter Twenty Three: Seyan Is Tested Master Ohlong, never one for the short explanation or lecture, took just under two hours to explain every one of the 18 gadgets and devices he had laid out on the table. It had taken him five minutes just … Continue reading Hairy Pupper And The Tennis Ball Of Fire →

...to skateboard down the Eiffel TowerThe Doclopedia #2,991 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #230 It is pointless to tell you not to worry, because you are a mother, but be aware that Dree has good traveling companions and is also being watched over by others, too. He is a smart and resourceful boy, who will have … Continue reading Yoyo Goes To Paris →

...we never wear 'em!The Doclopedia #2,990 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #229 With tears welling up, she touched Helma's hands lightly, then noticed the letter addressed to her. She opened it and read it. “To my sweet Penna, I am sorry for the news I must relate, for I have always wished nothing but happiness on … Continue reading Pants Are Optional Here →

...making a tasty saladThe Doclopedia #2,989 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #228 Chapter Twenty Two: Sadness At The Pleasant Rest Inn At just about the time that Dree had walked out the back door of the inn, his mother had heard Helma's bell ring. Since the ground floor was nearly empty after her husband and almost … Continue reading The Salad Gnomes Are Having Fun →

...ooh la laThe Doclopedia #2,988 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #227 “Time to go.” he whispered urgently. “Those curators are smart. At least three riders are heading this way. Time to leave the creek and head overland.” He started his horse through the trees. It was only a short way and they were out on the … Continue reading Spicy Future Gangster Stories →

...across an open meadowThe Doclopedia #2,987 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #226 Soon, they came to the creek and did just as he had said. Looking back east, they saw torches cresting a hill. They began trotting up the sandy bottomed creek, thankful that the moon was just a crescent. After going a mile or so, … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Race A Bull →

...The Doclopedia #2,986 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #225 When they came to the flatter land just before the raised Road started, Bevan slowed them to a walk. He looked back and thought he might be seeing some torchlight several miles back. He was unsure of how many Townies would follow the Curators, but he knew … Continue reading Our Dungeon Opens Soon! →

...rock that boogieThe Doclopedia #2,985 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #224 It took a couple of minutes for Dree to get used to the rhythm of a galloping horse, but once he did, he was doing alright. He was very excited and scared, but he felt pretty good otherwise. He wondered if he had gone insane. … Continue reading Square Head Boogie →

...JD Vance?The Doclopedia #2,984 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #223 He heard whistles blowing from near the spot that had left the Curator. No more that 5 minutes, Bevan thought just as Ala & Dree lead three horses out of the stable. In seconds, they were in the saddle and heading out onto the Road. “Follow … Continue reading Who Wrote The Book Of Gloves? →

...right? The Doclopedia #2,983 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #222 “You've chosen a rough road, Dree, but I know you'll be ok. You're a smart fella. I'll talk to your folks as soon as I can.” He turned to the others and smiled. “You'd better make it look good, Offy, and you'd better go get those … Continue reading Spoggawogga →

...not funny at allThe Doclopedia #2,982 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #221 It took only about 5 minutes to reach the Post Office, which was closed at this time of night. The small stable was just behind it and Dree knew it held six horses. He had often stopped by after school to talk with Mr. … Continue reading A Zero For That Joke →

...fishing for sea bass The Doclopedia #2,981366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #220 After a second, she whispered, “He'll kill us all, now. We've got to get out of here fast.” They noticed that the man who had fought Bevan was coming around. He must have been pretty tough. “I agree”, Bevan said. He had also noticed … Continue reading Five Women On The Boat →

...just plain crazyThe Doclopedia #2,980 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #219 Dree gulped and took a deep breath. Then he saw something else and said, “I'll tell you...goodnight, pigbreath.” Before the Curator could react, a large piece of firewood from behind the Lanstred house came down on his head and he collapsed, knocked clean out by … Continue reading Those Nutty Garage Fairies →

...ballads, mostlyThe Doclopedia #2,979 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #218 He was about to go over and start kicking Bevan's opponent when Curator Hadolfus stepped out of a shadow and grabbed Dree by the neck, choking off any yell. He looked really angry and Dree was afraid he might choke him to death, but the grip … Continue reading Dogs Writing Songs →

...my money is on the owlbearThe Doclopedia #2,978 366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #217 Chapter Twenty One: Fight And Flight Like Bevan, Dree strolled out the back door into the alley that ran the length of Town. He went into the woodshed and got his pack, pausing just long enough to put it on. Now walking … Continue reading Ogre VS Owlbear →