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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 9h

'Gabe, if we want to get rid of the vampire mice, you must cut your hand & #lure them out.' 'Why me, Pixie?' 'Because I'm too small. And you're juicier.' '...Fine. Hand over the knife.' Giggle. 'You actually believed me? Vampire mice! Honestly, Gabe, cheese will do.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

‘Gabe, look at the #mountain of brownies. Let’s buy them.’ ‘They’re for the whole village, not just you, Pixie. I’ll buy you 2.’ ‘10!’ ‘2.’ ‘10.’ ‘2, or I’m not getting any.’ ‘10, or I’ll start crying & everyone will think you’re a meanie.’ ‘Hmph. You’re a menace, Pixie.’ #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

'Gabe, when you're up there, flying among the clouds, do you ever see my pet human's books?' 'What? Of course not. That's a silly idea.' 'Well, she says she stores them in the #cloud. Maybe she hopes they'll rain down & find her readers.' 'Maybe.' #vss365 katemachon.com/books/

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'Gabe! You can't take my whoopie cushion. It has sentimental value.' 'What piffle, Pixie.' 'It's true. My great-great grandmother made a #bequest of it to me.' 'She's still alive, Pixie. She runs a prank shop in town.' 'Fine... it was actually the first whoopie cushion I used on you.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

'I've been talking to the Angel Council all morning, Pixie, about your parole. But it didn't matter what I said - their opinion is set. There is to be no #reprieve.' 'Aww, thanks, Gabe. But don't worry. I actually like living here.' 'A reprieve for me, Pixie, not you.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'Bucket on a door is a classic prank, Gabe, but not as easy as it looks. You can't use any old gunk - you need to #purify the slug slime before poring it down your back, or you'd get a case of Acquired Antennal Syndrome!' 'You're SO thoughtful, Pixie.' 'I know, right?' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'No, Mr Goblin! I won't betray Gabe. He's my BFF. Well... not BFF, but good friend. Or friend anyway. I mean, we live together. Or I'm made to. I guess in reality he's just my parole officer. But still, I won't #renounce him... is that a brownie. Well... perhaps I could!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Pixie, my job is to #nurture you into the best version of yourself.' 'Congratulations, Gabe. You've succeeded.' 'Succeeded! You just pranked the Angel Council with whoopie cushions!' 'I know. And I couldn't have done it without sneaking in, hiding in your coat pocket.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

'I #reckon, Gabe, with a few months training, & copious supplies, I could win the world record for brownie eating.' 'Pixie, if this is your way of telling me you've already eaten all your brownies, tough. I'm not buying more.' '...I ate yours too.' 'PIXIE!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

'I #hunger for wide blue skies, the song of a nightingale, crisp autumn evenings, the-' 'Yeah, yeah. Lovely, Gabe. But poetry won't fill our stomachs. You need to shop... unless you fancy sharing my last jar of pickled slugs.' 'Already on my way, Pixie!' 'Thought so.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'Gasp... amazing... I can't believe it...' 'Pixie, what are you reading?' 'A work of utter brilliance, Gabe. It's seized my soul & set my heart ablaze with #passion.' 'That does not sound appropriate for a youngster. Hand it over... 101 brownie recipes. Really, Pixie!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

'It's my new mantra, Gabe. Before I #embark on any adventure, I must be prepared.' 'But, Pixie, we're only going to a tea party. Why do you need 3 suitcases?' 'Essentials, Gabe. I mean, who knows what might be served.' '...Packed full of brownies! I should have known.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

'Pixie, you can't just invite Neptune to stay without asking me!' 'But, Gabe, he'll owe you. If you ever hit #stormy seas he can save you.' 'I'm an angel. Feathers & sea water do not mix - I go all fluffy. I am NOT going near the sea.' Giggle. 'This I've got to see.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

'Pixie! What's happened? I thought you were meeting Peter, but your clothes are ripped, your hair mussed up, & is that mud or... chocolate?' Sniff. 'There may have been a minor... #conflict between us, Gabe. You won't believe it. He... he tried to eat my brownie.' Gasp. #vss365

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Jay Roberts @jaycroberts.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A fun series for adults too. I've been spending my Saturday reading The Ghost Orb.

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Pixie, it's past curfew. Straight to your room.' 'But Gaaabe, I don't need a curfew. I've saved the world so many times, I should be a #Marvel character.' 'The curfews not to stop you saving it... it's to stop you nearly ending it again.' #vss365 katemachon.com/books/

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

'Fine, Pixie! I'll take you out. Just stop swinging on my halo!' 'Oh, I don't want to go out.' 'But you've pestered me all morning—' 'For an adventure. To #explore your wings - they're bigger on the inside.' 'No way! Last time you sneezed them full of snot!' Giggle. 'I'll bring a hankie.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

'I live in fading hope that one day you will take life seriously, Pixie.' 'What? I take life very seriously, Gabe. You know the effort I put in to #sustain my position as Prankster of the Year. I mean, think of all the slug slime I've dropped on you this week alone!.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

'Gabe! Wake up! It's time to #commence operation brownie. I've made a comparison chart: shops that sell brownies; distance from our house; opening times; & brownie tastiness rating.' 'Pixie, It's 5 in the morning. Go away.' Wail. 'But we're down to our last dozen.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

'Don't you love that #autumnal feel, Gabe? The bright flurry of leaves, the promise of frost in the air, the scent of dragon smoke.' 'This better not be your way of telling me you've let my spare room to migrating dragons again, Pixie!' 'Of course not! ...They're in the loft this year.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'I don't know how you can be so #sanguine, Pixie. The world almost unravelled around us THREE times!' 'Chill, Gabe. It's not like we ran out of brownies.' #vss365 Join Pix and Gabe on 3 hilarious adventures as they save the world. tinyurl.com/235xw2sr

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

'An angel's taste is #esoteric, Pixie. You wouldn't understand.' 'I'll have you know, I'm in an esoteric group, Gabe.' 'No, you're not.' 'Am too.' 'Fine. What is it?' 'It's secret.' 'Oh honestly. You're impossible, Pixie.' Giggle. 'It's for people who can get under Gabe's skin.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

'Oh, Angeline, angel divine, My heart is a garden, & you the flower, I think I have loved you... ummm... for over an hour.' 'Gabe's in love!' Giggle. 'Such #eloquence. Though some on FaeTube disagree.' 'What? You're streaming me? Give that here, Pixie!' 'Too late. You're viral.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

'I suppose there is a certain charming #naivete to your joie-de-vivre, Pixie. Even if your pranks are annoying.' 'Gee, thanks, Gabe. Fraid there's nothing charming about your grumpy, strait-laced, rule-following self.' 'I take that as a compliment.' 'Thought you would.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

'A joint family get together would be fun, Gabe.' 'Really, Pixie? More like a troublesome #mélange.' 'No. Imagine it. Your mama trying to keep control, your brothers & sisters strutting around in fancy clothes.' 'And your family raining down pranks on them?' 'Exactly.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

'I'm telling you, Gabe, he's behind us.' 'I am not trusting your #intuition, Pixie!' 'Hey, my gut is never wrong.' 'Your gut is why we're being stalked by a dragon in the first place. I'm not listening to you again, Pixie. I'm going this way-' AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. 'Told you.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Awww, look at that, Gabe & Angelina sitting by the lake, holding hands & watching the #moonglade. I wonder why they didn't invite me? I mean, having a pixie around always makes for more fun. Now where did I put those stink bombs? Here they are. This will make them laugh. #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

'Why so suspicious? Gabe. I've always loved ancient arts. #Palimpsest is just my latest craze.' 'I've never heard such rubbish, Pixie. Your only interest is because I'm writing your annual assessment, & you hope to doctor it.' 'Ah well... can't blame a pixie for trying.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

'Pixie?' 'It wasn't me, Gabe. Maybe it was a sonic boom from a passing dragon, or an invisible singing toaster or-' 'I was only going to offer you a cup of tea, but you're very #adroit with the excuses! Do I need to worry?' 'Not yet... and yes please.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

'Did the #reconnoiter go well, Pixie?' 'I wasn't seen, Gabe. The packet is visible. Unguarded except for your mother. And she's asleep.' 'Right. One of us needs to snatch it. Let's draw straws.' 'I can't believe your mother confiscated the brownies just to stop us bickering!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Hall doors swing open. The miscreant stands in the light, a #silhouette. How can a pixie cause such mayhem? And why am I here? “You are banished from Faery Valley.” The sentence, finally. “Under the supervision of angel Gabriam.” WHAT?! And so the story began. #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

'Pixie, what's that awful stench?' 'I'm brewing an #elixir, Gabe.' 'You'd think an elixir would smell better. What does it do?' 'Ummm... cures troll farts.' 'Why did I ask? Just get it out the house. I'll return when it clears.' '...aaaand he's gone. Now where did he hide those brownies?' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

'It's not just the pet human, Gabe, it's indie authors everywhere!' 'We can't #console them all, Pixie.' 'Hmmm... maybe not, but we CAN make them smile.' 'Pixie! NO!' 'Stink bomb incoming!' #vss365 Beginning of the month writer's blues. tinyurl.com/235xw2sr

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'Oh Gabe, you look so funny. Fish guts on your halo, glitter slug slime in your hair, & feathers everywhere.' 'Your pranks are NOT funny, Pixie!' 'Really, Gabe... they are from where I'm standing.' 'Let me help you be more #empathetic then.' 'What? Wait? Noooooo. Stay away.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

'I can't believe it, Pixie. You broke into my secret, hi-security vault & ate a week's supply of brownies. How?' Burp. 'Easy, Gabe. All I needed was #wax, a file, & a dragon.' 'A dragon?' 'Yep. He handled the locks. The wax & file were payment. I promised him a manicure.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

'There's something very strange in the sky, Pixie. What is that? Too small for a plane. Too large for a bird.' Giggle. 'I think it's your mother on her #broom, Gabe.' 'Pixie! That's very...' Cough 'Rude...' Chuckle. 'If somewhat... accurate.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

'You great lumbering angel, Gabe. What did you do to my niece? Nixie's just a baby. Treat her with kid #glove s.' 'I wish I'd worn gloves, Pixie. She bit me, pulled my hair, swung on my halo, then headbutted me in the crotch.' 'She's 6 inches tall, Gabe!' 'She's a flying ninja in a nappy!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sob. 'That was so emotional, Gabe. I told you it was a right weepy movie. Hand me another #tissue.' FWWWRRRP! 'Why are you not crying? And why the horrified face?' '...He ate 374 slugs, Pixie!' 'To win the slug eaters golden crown. Then he gave it up for her. So romantic!' BLAAARRGH #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

'Pixie, you were sleep flying again last night.' 'I was not, Gabe!' 'Yes you were. I woke up with a #pillow over my face & you sitting on top of it.' 'Like I said, not sleep flying, just trying to stop you snoring.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

'I can't believe it, Pixie. Every single #poster I put up in town for my harp recital has been defaced.' 'Shocking! Poor, Gabe. So mean of them, drawing on horns & recommending earplugs if attending.' '...How do you know exactly what they did?!' 'Umm... lucky guess.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

'Pixie! You're not even listening. I can tell by the blank look on your face.' 'What! Course I am Gabe. I always soak up your words of wisdom like a #sponge... then poop them back out like a muck spreader.' Giggle. #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

'It's not my fault, Gabe. I didn't know what it was, & curiosity just got the better of me.' 'It was hidden, Pixie, behind an invisibility barrier!' 'Exactly. How could I resist.' 'PIXIE! You pulled the apocalypse #cord!' 'Honestly, you'd think it'd have a reset button!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

'No way, Gabe. I don't gamble.' 'It's just #dice, Pixie. Highest throw goes first.' 'I can't. Look, even the mention of it makes me sweat & my hands shake.' 'Whatever happened?' 'I... I don't like to talk about it.' 'It?' 'The... great slug eating contest of 2024...' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

'Gabe! Quick! Emergency. Give me your #towel.' 'Give it back, Pixie! I'm still wet.' 'Air dry.' 'Why do you need it? What have you done? If there's another flood I'll...' 'As if, Gabe. Now stop following me! The mermaid doesn't want to see you like that.' '...MERMAID?!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

'So, Gabe, you read them?' 'I did, Pixie.' 'And?' 'I suppose I was impressed by her #razor sharp wit.' 'Hey, that wasn't the pet human, that was all me.' 'Can I blame you for the not-so-complimentary depiction of me as a grumpy, bumbling angel, too?' Giggle. 'Maybe.' #vss365 katemachon.com/books/

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

'Unbelievable, Gabe.' Sniffle. 'I can't even look at you right now.' Gulp. 'How could you do it? Behave in such a despicable way. It's... it's... monstrous. Eating the last brownie!' 'Really, Pixie? Don't you think that's the pot calling the #kettle black?' Hmph! #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

'What are you doing, Gabe?' 'Throwing out this box of rubbish, Pixie.' 'That isn't rubbish! It's my box of firsts.' 'Firsts?' 'Yes. The 1st ogre dandruff you used as sugar. The 1st fake eyeball I put in your tea. The slippy-joke #soap bar I left on the floor.' 'Not rubbish then. Evidence!' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

'Wow, Gabe. Look at this photo of you in angel college. You look so serious - no change there - but you don't have your #comb over yet.' 'Pixie! I DO NOT have a comb over!' 'If you say so, Gabe.' Giggle #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

'You are a #matchbox waiting to happen, Pixie.' 'Umm... Gabe... Don't you mean tinderbox?' 'No, Pixie, I don't. Tinderboxes wait for accidents. You purposely hunt matches & strike them!' 'Awww, Gabe, I'm honoured. You've made me into a metaphorical idiom.' #vss365

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Kate Machon Author @katemachon.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

'Wow, Gabe. You were right. This view is amazing. Thanks for bringing me here. Though, dung beetles, that was a long flight. So #remote... What's in the picnic? Gaffer tape? Zip ties? Gabe... why are you grinning? EEEK! Fine! I'll tell you where the brownies are hidden. #vss365

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