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And finally…stories

For all those who have been thinking, “Where are the stories? It’s far past August!” here they are, late but present (at least all that I could get my hands on). All three of these follow the story rules “Inspired by Sayings”. If you want a refresher as to which saying were the inspiration, you… Read More And finally…stories

November 15, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Story Summer News

The Monsters Next Door By Xaris and Hannah Christensen A knight in armor is always ready for adventure….which is why Sir Humphrey is trying to hide his armor. Now his sister can’t send him out on quests, right? A Reversed Trope story. Co-written with Hannah Christensen. This Sea Air Isn’t Fresh. By Hannah Christensen Hyacinth… Read More Cousin Story Summer News

June 5, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Stories…Slowly

Five people wrote a story for the story rules of “Building Falls”. Only one has submitted it to me (Thank you, Lexi Anders!) Alas, yes, that means mine is not ready yet, either. More on that soon. New Stories A Change of Heart By Lexi Anders The Lay of King Arjasp (not an active page… Read More Cousin Stories…Slowly

February 28, 2025February 27, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Stories Update

New Story Rules: A building falls, hope rises, and a man stands still. The due date is yet to be determined–either late December or early January. Basically, during Christmas break. The Letters You Need By ED Nobody There have been reports of a stranger around town–seemingly harmless, but suspicious none the less. He is older… Read More Cousin Stories Update

August 31, 2024February 27, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Summer Story Rules

This time around, we’ve kept it quite simple. Write a story about a Neighborhood Feud. The goal is to be ready to share them the first weekend of August. Happy Writing!

June 4, 2024June 3, 2024 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Story Updates

Are you ready for the new set of rules? Include in your story a character with these attributes: And now for reading material. Abbess Song By Hannah Christensen Robin Hood is such a hero–but this aunt is not convinced of the cost. A poem rendition of a Traitor Backstory. RUFF?! By Jerry All this dog… Read More Cousin Story Updates

March 30, 2024 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Truly Current Rules

Alas, you missed getting a post on the Camping Trip rules. You will have to look them up if you want to see what they were. BUT–there’s still weeks to go before the current rules come due! The next Cousin Story Party is planned to be during Spring Break. Get your writing cap on and… Read More Truly Current Rules

February 12, 2024February 11, 2024 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Finally…More Story Rules!

Alas, I have neglected to keep up the progression of story rules. I will try to at least make the menus reflect the different sets that have been written on this past year. The current one… A character ends up in the wrong story.

October 2, 2023 Hannah Christensen2 Comments

Next Round of Stories

Despite the time that has elapsed since last time I posted stories, there are not a whole lot listed here. Sorry. More stories were written, just not turned in, whether due to being written on paper or not being finished or some other factor. In the meantime, here is what I have… MMMMooooooliciousness by Lexi… Read More Next Round of Stories

November 28, 2022November 27, 2022 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Story Rules

At the end of the week, November 5th, the new stories are due. I will try to post them, along with the Inconvenient Power stories I have received, in a more timely manner. In the meantime… The story has no names mentioned and over describes things. Include someone with memory loss. Someone must try to… Read More Story Rules

November 1, 2022 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

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Should Any Calamity Befall

Storms. Pirates. Sea Creatures. War.  Ezra’s fellow apprentice, George, has heard all about the dangers at sea. The two boys, having gotten into trouble one time too many, will have to face many perils. They vow to come to each other’s aid should any calamity befall the other.

For boys who cannot manage the tying of a Sunday cravat without disaster, there are certain to be many escapades…

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Featured Cousin Stories

Mister Bug by M.J. Austins

“No!” Dale tried to keep the princess from eating her third beetle of the morning. Kidnapped princesses are more work than you’d think. Still, he isn’t about to willingly turn over the responsibility to some nanny of unknown qualifications.

La Macha by Hannah Christensen

Though Waldhar rescued Regina from her tower, her foster mother is not ready to release her ward. Regina’s haven in the kingdom of Almangia may soon be stricken with a war over her hand in marriage.

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