2022-07-15

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#007 Eschew - #008 Halcyon



This week's words are:


#007: Eschew


[əsˈCHo͞o, iˈSHo͞o]

verb
Deliberately avoid using; abstain from. Shun, avoid.



#008: Halcyon


[ˈhalsēən]

adjective
Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Calm, peaceful, happy, blissful, carefree.

noun
1. A tropical Asian and African kingfisher with brightly colored plumage.
2. A mythical bird said by ancient writers to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm.

006: Apricate: Sherlock Holmes (ACD): Gen

Title: Apricat
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (ACD)
Rating: Gen
Length: 200
Notes: Retirement - Sussex Cottage AU. Puns!
Summary: Mycroft sends Watson a gift which cheers him up.

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Two X-Men Drabbles

Title: Scents
Fandom: X-Men
Author: Apache Firecat
Characters: Scott/Emma with hints of Sean/Emma and Scott/Jean
Rating: G/K
Summary: Emma remembers, and Scott knows.
Word Count: 300
Written For: Vocabulary Word Fic Prompts 008: Halycon and FFFC S150: Drabble Madness
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: All characters within belong to their rightful owners, not the author, and are used without permission.



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Title: Collaring Their Men
Fandom: X-Men
Author: Apache Firecat
Characters: Bobby/Hank, Jubilee
Rating: PG/K+
Summary: Bobby has something for Hank. Hank doesn't want it.
Word Count: 300
Written For: Vocabulary Word Fic Prompts 007: Eschew and FFFC S150: Drabble Madness
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: All characters within belong to their rightful owners, not the author, and are used without permission.




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