Clumsy 055: Ladies of the Shrine

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who doesn’t like dad’s attitude. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 55: Ladies of the Shrine

“What?” Kagomaru whispered, “Why?” Continue reading

Clumsy 054: Ruined Woman

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who is insulted. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 54: Ruined Woman

“My daughter imagines… insists she’s visited by an honorable person, yet Continue reading

Clumsy 052: Difficulties with Daughters

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Chapter 52: Difficulties with Daughters

Despite Sesshoume’s ire, Kagomaru was willing to Continue reading

Clumsy 050: Rough around the Edges

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who is more vulnerable than they realize. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 50: Rough around the Edges

“Enough,” Sesshoume growled. Continue reading

Clumsy 049: Pleading His Case

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s willing to beg. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 49: Pleading His Case

When Sesshoume’s lips touched his jaw, Kagomaru pulled her closer. Continue reading

Clumsy 047: Please, Please Me

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who’s been betrayed. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 47: Please, Please Me

Sesshoume followed Kagomaru into their room, heartily wishing he’d stop smiling. Continue reading

Clumsy 046: Preserving Her Dignity

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the honest one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 46: Preserving Her Dignity

She expects me to act on a bond she hates? Kagomaru had hoped to Continue reading

Clumsy 045: The Demands of Instinct

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the unwanted one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 45: The Demands of Instinct

Sesshoume shuddered. “I wish to be rid of him.” Continue reading

Clumsy Prompts

In the footer of every Clumsy update, I record the original posting date, the writing prompt, and the word count. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll notice that the first half of Clumsy was written all the way back in 2011 (during Dokuga’s Drabble/Drawble Nights). At the time of this posting, we’re nearly caught up. Brand new chapters will begin soon … and I’d appreciate a little prompting! Continue reading

Clumsy 044: A Bone to Pick

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the upset one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 44: A Bone to Pick

Even after Miroku left, Sesshoume radiated more irritation than usual, so Continue reading

Clumsy 043: Called into Question

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this topsy turvy tale… especially for the one who can get the job done. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 43: Called into Question

“Please, don’t take this the wrong way, Kagomaru,” Miroku said Continue reading