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Noelle Kringle 𐂂Parody𐂂 @merryandbright.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

" It's like being trapped in the cookie cottage during Toll House season" #BlueskyParody Noelle Kringle. Santa Claus ( Formerly) Has a massive sugar cookie addiction. Friendly Themes. Light humor. Kind-hearted mun. Muse and mun of age.

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

way. A quick glance at Miss Swan reminded Regina that patience would be central to this endeavor, and patience did not come easily. "Is there an application I can fill out, Mrs. Lopez?"

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

place." Even as the odd selection of word tumbled from her lips, Regina felt herself cringe internally. Leave it to the insipid Charmings to invade ever thoughts even miles from their reach. "I could see myself here." What she really meant was she could see Henry visiting, if she had her >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

life. Bitterness crept in and threatened to drown her entirely, but Regina knew this old companion well. Instead of succumbing, she defiantly stood her ground and refused to relinquish her control in this moment. Perhaps this could be a chance to make things right with her son. "It's a charming >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

the counter at Henry sitting perched upon one of the stools focused on one of his favorite books. Maybe that infernal collection of their own fairytale stories. For several minutes, Regina found herself consumed by images of her son and questions about his life. Pan robbed her of a year of Henry's >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This floor plan mirrored Henry's home. As Regina traversed the open plan living space, it was hard not to imagine Henry curled up on a sofa placed right about there, possibly with a pair of sneakers carelessly kicked aside. In the kitchen preparing all of his favorite dishes, she would peer across >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Dark eyes poured over every inch of the spartment, carefully drinking in what might be her new home for quite a while, at least until she was able to bring Henry home with his full memories intact. What absorbed her wasn't the space itself but Emma's remark about the mirror image of her apartment. >

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Snow White • Mary Margaret @purestsinner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hi everyone, we here in the #OUATRP have a great community, let’s continue that. @lawandorderouatx.bsky.social is looking for RP connections & writing partners. They are 16, if other younger writers, writers of any ages who want to create age appropriate stories or banter please follow & DM them.

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Regina's inner strength to suppress her feelings and stay present for the conversation. Therefore, she fell back on her regal demeanor, using politeness to frame what sounded like a questionable man. "And you, Mrs. Lopez, with the sage advice of young Henry, have truly worked >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

creature hope served to delude the most vulnerable in their hour of need. To give in now, to believe that Henry might remember his past—only misery lay down that path. And yet, a tiny, microscopic part of Regina hoped. "He sounds like quite the character." It took every ounce of >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

memories of his old life? With her? Hope was a terrible foe, and not simply because that drivel was what Snow and her beloved prince thrived upon. More than that hope held the dangerous allure of an imagined better life. From Regina's experience, this manipulative >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

concocting fanciful scenes of fireside tales didn't concern her in the least. The addition of the very specific, very real Neverland to Henry's decorating vision caused Regina's heart to beat a more insistent cadence. Could it be? Was it possible buried deep within his subconscious Henry carried >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A baffled Regina stood beside Emma, losing all ability to participate in the sweet conversation about Henry and his foray into interior design. Alarm rippled through Regina's mind at the mere mention of Neverland and magic. Magic was a broad subject in children's literature, so Henry >

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Emma Swan @survivingchaos.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

“𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕡𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕝𝕪— 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞”

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

down the hallway. “Well, you did a beautiful job, Mrs. Lopez.” Not many earned Regina’s genuine praise, but it was evident how much care and thought went into her design decisions.

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

but before she could inquire further, the host in question bustled back into the room carrying a set of keys. “We’ve recently renovated.” Mrs. Lopez launched into an explanation of the updated lobby and her vision for the building as a modern haven as the trio exited her apartment and proceeded >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

or at least what she presumed to be the Lopez family. A pair of dark-haired young men flanked Mrs. Lopez in one. With Miss Swan’s warning, Regina wondered whether it was the man on the left or right she needed to watch out for. “She’s a very gracious host.” Regina’s words were directed at Emma, >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

“Of course, it would be my pleasure to show you.” Mrs. Lopez rose from her seat and gathered the remains of their ice waters on an ornate brass tray, disappearing into the kitchen. Regina took the opportunity to look around her soon to be landlord’s apartment. Along the far wall are family photos, >

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prompting Regina to finally interject. “He sounds like a thoughtful boy, Miss Swan.”

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“Oh, isn’t that lovely!” Mrs. Lopez appeared tickled by the prospect of more stories. “He’s such an inventive boy. A good storyteller indeed.” Although it was not her place to harbor such feelings, pride bloomed in Regina’s chest at the older woman’s praise >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

the cadence of her heart quickened as she realized remnants of her son remained despite the curse. She assumed his penchant for fairytales and storytelling might have been curse altered, but Henry was still Henry. This revelation brought a mixture of heartbreak and relief to the Queen. >

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Regina added a polite “nice to meet you” after Miss Swan’s introduction to the gracious Mrs. Lopez. The woman exuded warmth in the soothing tone of her questions and the way her gaze lingered fondly on Emma. At the mention of Henry, her full attention absorbed every detail of the conversation, and >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

their arrival, though she did nod a hello respectfully to Mrs. Lopez. She wasn’t sure the woman noticed while engrossed in pouring each of them a generous glass of ice water.

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cozy, tastefully decorated, and a bit on the toastier side. A radiator hissed in the background explaining the warmer temperature. “I wasn’t expecting company, but please do have a seat.” Regina hung back for a moment but assumed a position near the arm of a sofa, awaiting Emma’s explanation for >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

eyes crinkled as she smiled. “Oh, and I see you’ve brought a friend. Well, come in. Come in.” Despite her small stature and kindly nature, there was something commanding in her demeanor that had even Regina unquestioningly following suit and entering the woman’s apartment. The atmosphere was >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Before Regina could ask what Emma meant by loopy, an older woman unlocked the front door’s chain and peered out at them, quickly opening the door with a warm smile at the sight of Emma. “Emma, sweetie.” The woman’s affection for the savior resounded clearly in her greeting and even the way her >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

peek at an assortment of magazines arranged on the lobby table including one with a beautiful horse on the front reminiscent of Rocinante. “I’ll follow your lead with Mrs. Lopez.” As the pair head in the direction of her apartment, dark eyes skim across intricate paintings lining the walls.

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

apartment complex is more to Regina’s taste than the cursed savior. “Thank you for the warning about her son.” Regina shoots Emma a knowingly look, certain both of them have experienced the persistent advances of unwanted men. The mayor takes a few tentative steps toward the sitting area to >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

“A family operation.” Not unlike many of the services from her land where families schooled their children in a trade, possibly bequeathing them a business. The well-designed and decorated lobby makes Miss Swan’s assessment of Mrs. Lopez and her posh taste understandable. Truthfully, this >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

the brunette that Henry was better cared for than she imagined. “It’s convenient that Mrs. Lopez lives on site in case you require repairs in your apartment.”

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

rundown, instead they’re greeted by a thriving fern to their right near a seating area for guests complete with coffee table, love seat, two chairs and a mock fire place along the wall. “It’s a nice place.” For once, the mayor’s remark holds not a single ounce of sarcasm. This trip reassured >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

it came to her literary selections, but books were an escape long ago and perhaps even during the monotony of the first Dark Curse. Graciously accepting Swan’s direction into the unfamiliar building, Regina slipped inside the open door and surveyed the lobby. Expecting something more >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

“I like to read, Miss Swan.” Normally, this would have been an insult to her intelligence but the remark was directed in a teasing fashion to explain her manner of speaking. Her taste ran the gamut from anthropological journals to classic works of literature. In truth, she was a bit of a snob when >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

| Please take care! Wishing you relief from the dreadful headache soon. 🫶

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

“With Neanderthals like that roaming the streets, I can see the downsides of big city living.”

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

“Are you alright, dear?” Instinct moved her hand to rest briefly on Emma’s forearm, but the mayor pulled it back immediately, unsure what propelled her to offer Emma physical comfort in that moment. They weren’t friends, after all. Occasional allies when it came to their son, but nothing more. >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

magic been available to her, he would be on his knees bowing in recognition of her might and majesty and apologizing for interrupting a surprisingly pleasant conversation with the savior. Emma needed no assistance, unleashing an angry tirade against the small man and dispatching him post haste. >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

In true New Yorker fashion, or from what Regina had seen in popular media, this repugnant man lived up to the belligerent reputation bestowed upon many residents of this famed city. Disgust for his ill-mannered behavior registered in Regina’s features with knitted brows and a derisive sneer. Had >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

would never take it for granted. Attending Broadway shows, visiting all the museums.” Regina hastily moved to avoid a woman with a stroller then once more resumed her spot at the blonde’s side. “What’s your favorite thing about New York life, Miss Swan?”

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sigh, dark eyes drank in their surroundings—the tall buildings decorating both sides of the street, fashionable New Yorkers who piqued her own sartorial interests, apartment buildings with doormen sporting uniforms with matching caps. “I always imagined if I had grown up somewhere like this that >

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𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓈 @fracturedfate.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

particular neighborhood is so rich in comparison to our small town.” Thinking of Granny’s and the savior’s penchant for sipping cocoa and inhaling bear claws there on an almost daily basis, Regina cast an amused sidelong look at the blonde. “We have rather limited dining options.” With a wistful >

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