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

Clumsy 042: Belated Introductions

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

Chapter 42: Belated Introductions

“Miroku,” offered the monk amiably. “Your village’s headman sent for me, but Continue reading

Clumsy 039: Unaccustomed Resentment

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

Chapter 39: Unaccustomed Resentment

Sesshoume didn’t realize she was grinding her teeth until Continue reading

Clumsy 037: Facing Realities

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

Chapter 37: Facing Realities

When a soft clatter and the scent of steeping herbs filtered through Continue reading