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Day 252
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#PennedPossibilities 968 — What’s the current word count for your WIP?

At the moment, I’m only at 42, 354 for “Wings of Quiet Longing,” and that’s alright with me so far. I’m taking my time with it, and I won’t rush the writing process.

(Random but interesting fact about me, just because I saw this not too long ago, and this has been added up since 2017, my AO3 account's word count in general is 636,925. That kinda blew my mind.)

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#PennedPossibilities 970 — MC POV: Have you ever experienced something that couldn’t be logically explained?

Alistair: I myself cannot be logically explained, so the answer to that one is definitely a resounding yes. The supernatural exists, and I’m immortal.

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#PennedPossibilities 971 — Where does your SC feel the safest? Is there a particular person or object that helps them feel safe?

For Hati, it’s a particular person. Two, in fact. It’s either with Samuel (her husband) or with Alistair (her best friend). She’s easy to pin that way.

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#PennedPossibilities 974 — Does your MC become jealous? If so, to what degree? How does their jealousy manifest?

I think I’ll talk about romantic jealousy here for my post. Alistair does, but he would never say a word about it. He’ll keep it all inside. Fenella does, especially nowadays with Alistair, and it might manifest itself in short answers, easy aggravation, and heavy sighs. You know, the telltale signs of being peeved about something...

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#PennedPossibilities 975 — SC POV: What did you get into trouble for the most when you were young?

Hati: Oh, I was always in trouble. I was such a rebellious little thing! I used to sneak out of the house and my mum would scream at me every morning for it! They’re *almost* fond memories now. I miss her, and I always will.

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#PennedPossibilities 976 — What aspect of your SC’s personality are they most insecure about?

Hati both loves and loathes how outspoken (and brave) she is. It gets her into trouble a lot. Think about it this way… This story takes place in 1890, and she’s a woman. It was a scary combination for the time period, just being a woman who’s filled with courage and has a voice that she’s willing to use.

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#PennedPossibilities 977 — Have your characters ever travelled outside their country of birth? If so, when and where did they go, and why did they go there?

Some answers might be spoilers, but I think I’ll answer this one regardless of that.

Alistair: To everyone’s surprise, yes. I can’t say why or when.
Fenella: Yes, of course. She traveled the world for years.
Caden: Yes, he lived in London decades ago. With his ex-cult.
Isma: Yes. This one is obvious. He travels everywhere.
Duncan: He has. To London. (He was Jack the Ripper.)
Hati: Never.
Samuel: Never.
Jonathan: He hasn’t.
Eleanor: She has, but only to America for a holiday. She was much younger.

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#PennedPossibilities 978 — MC POV: Write about three realistic goals you would like to achieve in your lifetime.

1. To find it within myself to be honest to those I love. I need courage.
2. To finally confess that I still love Fenella, that I never stopped, and the plain and simple fact is that I always will.
3. To keep the cult away from Caden. The Coven of the Guiding Hand is what they call themselves these days. They can go straight back to London and stay there. Or to (a non-existent) hell. Either, or.

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#PennedPossibilities 979 — Tell us about something that disgusts your SC.

For Hati, it’s the sight of mortals (women, especially) being “used” for the gain of others. It practically drives her to the brink of insanity. She has a good heart and she cares for the well-being of others.

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#PennedPossibilities 981 — If your SC could only eat one specific meal and drink one beverage for the rest of their life, what would they choose?

I think I’m going to break the rules and answer this from her POV.

Hati: Ha. Rabbit, either cooked or raw, if I’m in my wolf form. As for something to drink, well… I’ll go with ale.

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#PennedPossibilities 982 — For characters with a significant other, what is their happiest shared memory?

For Fenella and Alistair, it’s time spent in the library. Wrapped up in one another on the sofa, both of them reading, a fire warming the room from the hearth, et cetera. Memories like those have withstood the test of time for the pair. If they’re lucky, they might end up together again before the end. (As of right now, they’re only friends but were lovers for a long time.)

For Samuel and Hati, it was the day he realized they could be mates. They talk about it now and have a laugh. He caught her scent and they made eye contact at a party on the Winnter Solstice. They drank, talked about anything and everything, realized how similar they were, and became friends. Much later, they became more, once she realized it as well (that they were meant to be mates, that is).

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#PennedPossibilities 983 — MC POV: If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family?

Alistair: I can’t remember my childhood, not anymore. I don’t know if I was an only child or one of many. It’s a depressing thought. But if I had to choose, and if in this scenario I was still a mortal, I would say that to come from a rather large family sounds comforting and I would lean towards that option. The more, the merrier. In the end, yes, I would rather have siblings aplenty.

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#PennedPossibilities 984 — Where does your MC feel the safest? Is there a particular person or object that helps them feel safe?

Alistair feels his safest when he’s at home ensconced in his castle. That’s his place of refuge. Dorcha Castle will always be the safest place in the world for he and Fenella, for Duncan, Caden, Hati and Samuel, et cetera. They all feel the same way.

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#PennedPossibilities 987 — Do any of your characters have an unusual or uncommon pet? What is it? How did they acquire it?

Vampires keep moths. Alistair is no different in this aspect. Moths find their way to vampiric creatures, often lingering nearby and finding comfort with them. I’ve gone into detail about this in the past. They symbolize a great deal in this supernatural universe.

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#PennedPossibilities 988 — Tell us about your MC’s bravest moment.

While I can’t say everything, not yet, I can talk a bit about the scene. It comes later, towards the end of the novel. It’s the moment where Alistair confesses everything to Fenella. She’s the first person he has told (about who and what he is) in ages, and he comes right out and says it, even if it requires a bit of poking and prodding on her end. A confession of that calibre is pure bravery.

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#PennedPossibilities 989 — Is your MC an immigrant or newcomer in the place where they live? If so, where did they emigrate from and where do they currently live?

Alistair is most definitely from exactly where he lives, and where Dorcha Castle is, despite what some of my readers may or may not be guessing. I’ll say it now for everyone. He actually *is* from Scotland, and from the Moray area at that. He was born there, lived there, and still lives there.

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#PennedPossibilities 990 — Have any of your characters ever been in a fight?

Oh, many times, and that goes for all of them. The majority of the cast are immortals. They’re vampires and werewolves. Arguments, fights, and battles have (and will continue to) happen. I love writing scenes like this as well. 👀

(I’m posting this early for me, only because I’ll be busy tonight. I hope no one minds!)

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#PennedPossibilities 991 — Tell us about your WIP. What is the genre or genres?

Genres: Gothic and Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Horror.

Addition: For some explanation, this story also takes place during the tail end of the Victorian era, contains werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches, and was written with the gloriously eerie spirit of Hammer Horror films in mind.

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#PennedPossibilities 994 — Did any of your characters have a favorite comfort item as a child? If so, at what age did they stop using it? Do they still have it?

Alistair can’t remember that far back in his past, to be fair. For Hati, it was art. She gave up the habit ages ago, even if Alistair has tried to encourage her to enjoy the creativity and freedom of it again. So, for her, it was her art supplies. It isn’t so much an item as items, plural, but it still counts.

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#PennedPossibilities 997 — Tell us about a particular “dream” or desire that your antagonist has.

To be left alone. To be allowed to wreak the havoc he enjoys so much. To leave the wreckage behind him as he goes. In reality, Isma wants for nothing else. He is a “simple” creature. Otherwise, he lacks nothing in terms of necessities or comforts. The man is a whirlwind of destruction, death, bloodshed, and a desire to torture, but he’s so much more than that. He can also be a clever mastermind, helpful, a voracious reader, wanting to learn everything that can be taught, a teacher to those he deems worthy of friendship, and he avidly enjoys the arts. His pros do not make up for the cons, but again, a layered antagonist can make all the difference in the world.

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#PennedPossibilities 998 — Tell us about any attributes your SC has.

Hati is a strong, independent woman, despite having a mate and being married to him. She can take care of herself. Sometimes, however, her mouth gets her into a heap of trouble. Of course, she always strives to be careful of this, as one typically does, but her temper can occasionally get the best of her. She has never claimed to be perfect. As for other (good) attributes, let’s list some: caring, affectionate, accepting, compassionate, warmhearted, creative.

We all have our pros and cons, and Hati is no different in that way, but those are some of her good points. Again, she isn’t perfect, but she tries to be a good person (and wolf). In the end, that’s really all that matters.

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#PennedPossibilities 999 — How often does your MC bathe or shower? Do others around them consider this to be of normal frequency? Why or why not?

Of course. Alistair bathes daily. Fenella does as well. Hygiene between the cast of characters isn’t a problem in this story, but we also have to consider the fact that this is the tail end of the Victorian era, and showers, for the obvious reasons, aren’t a thing yet. Also, (were)wolves and vampires aspire to be clean beings.

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#PennedPossibilities 1001 — Is your MC confident or not? Tell us why.

On occasion, he can be. When the moment calls for it, that is. Sometimes, there’s even prodding from friends involved. Other times, especially when it comes to intimate matters of the heart, Alistair remains silent (and unsure of himself). He’s always been a certain way — and not to be forgotten, he's also ancient and stubborn, so changing is *nearly* out of the question at this point.

Fenella, on the other hand, always has been and always will be. Confidence isn’t a problem of hers. (Unless we’re referring to the way she feels about Alistair, that is. There’s a significant lack of confidence there, to be honest.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1002 — Tell us a random fact (of any kind) about your WIP.

The narrators in “Wings of Quiet Longing” are unreliable. One of them, to be more specific, is the worst of all. You can decide who it is for yourself. (I love an “unreliable narrator” tale. It keeps you on your toes, makes your brain work harder, and it keeps you guessing along the way.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1003 — MC POV: Were you born to shine in one special way? What makes you really stand out?

Alistair: I do not shine. I glint like the steel of a blade in the moonlight. And no, I’m not special.

Fenella: I suppose I must be special if I can keep his sore, sorry arse out of trouble most of the time. Maybe that’s my purpose in this life or what makes me stand out. I remain, if only for him. I was made for him. I was made to love him, even if it’s from afar at times, to annoy him and be his company and to keep him from being too reckless. Hati would say as much, anyway. She’s such a romantic. Don’t let her fool you — because she’ll say otherwise and roll her eyes.

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#PennedPossibilities 1005 — What type of clothing does your SC typically wear?

Samuel is easy to pin here. Mind you, again, it’s the end of the Victorian era.

I’ll break things down a bit as I go.

• Practicality: Clothing was durable and functional, often consisting of mismatched jackets and vests to save money. (Yet he still manages to look fantastic. Hati always tells him so.)
• Materials: Workers wore wool, corduroy, or heavy cottons in dark, somber colors to hide dirt and wear. (Samuel does just this, of course. He’s a worker with a tough job.)
• Footwear and Headwear: Lace-up boots and simple caps or worn-out bowlers were common, prioritizing protection over style. (Sam prefers caps to what he calls “poncy bowlers,” truth be told.)

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#PennedPossibilities 1007 — What is your SC’s earliest memory?

It’s of her mother holding her as she cried. She’d fallen and scraped her knee on stone. Hati thinks of her mother often, honestly. She misses her dearly.

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#PennedPossibilities 1009 — Do any of your characters wear glasses?

Ironically, I broke mine tonight, so I can't respond. I will edit this post and add in my answer tomorrow. 😂

Edit: Jon does but only for reading. Caden also wears a fake pair of spectacles most of the time, so people won't suspect a thing. FYI: He's a vampire, of course.

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#PennedPossibilities 1010 — What are any of your characters hiding? (A fantasy, fear, strength, talent, an unpopular or controversial opinion, prejudice, etc.) Why are they hiding it?

Alistair has a huge secret that he’s hiding but I can’t reveal it or speak about it just yet. It’s written, of course, but not yet published for readers. He hasn’t revealed it yet (and won’t ever tell anyone) because it would be world-shattering. As far as Fenella goes, she was also hiding something. It was the truth about her travels around the world, the profession she chose, and what she did to help the women she met. Caden is hiding a secret as well. He’s a Dreamcaster. You’ll just have to read the story to learn what that means.

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#PennedPossibilities 1012 — How do your characters feel about seeing doctors or anyone in the medical field?

Well, this is an interesting one. Most of the main cast are undead in the sense that they’re immortals AKA vampires and werewolves. The mortals AKA humans, however, will do it whenever it’s necessary. There’s a barber-surgeon (who's also a dentist and a farm animal veterinarian) in town. Let’s also not forget the fact that it’s the tail end of the Victorian era, as far as medical science is concerned. Ooof, we've come such a long way since then...

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#PennedPossibilities 1013 — MC POV: Have you ever lived in another country / place besides where you were born? Would you want to?

Fenella: I have. I’ve lived in many places. I’ve actually traveled the world. In the end, I still found my way home to Moray, Scotland. To Alistair. To Dorcha Castle. I’d like to stay here now, if I’m given the chance.

Alistair: That’s my own business...

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#PennedPossibilities 1014 — If it came down to it, would your SC choose to protect the MC in a dangerous situation?

100000000 percent, yes. Always. Hati (SC) and Alistair (MC) are ancient, caring friends. And they would die for each other, so the feeling *is* returned. They would *both* do whatever is necessary to keep the other one safe. Whoever said vampires and werewolves couldn’t be friends? Screw them.

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#PennedPossibilities 1015 — Were any of the scenes in your WIP inspired by your own experiences?

Not in this story, no. With others of mine, yes, occasionally. Our own experiences can inspire us. But that definitely isn’t the case with my current novel. It would actually be hilarious, considering the content and context.

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#PennedPossibilities 1016 — MC POV: Tell us about a time that you found a “skeleton in the closet,” but it doesn’t matter whose it was. It didn’t need to be yours.

Fenella: It wasn’t a skeleton from my own closet, that’s for sure. It was something from Alistair’s. Something huge as well. He isn’t who he says he is, and I’ll always love him regardless, but a bit of honesty is needed between us.

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#PennedPossibilities 1017 — Reveal a source of misery for your MC.

What he is. The creature that he is. It’s pure misery at times. Period, end of. He is an immortal, destined to live forever. To be alone. The walk the path of life, a very long one as well, and with so few who understand and/or will remain at his side for the duration. Being a vampire isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. It certainly isn’t how the mortals think it is.

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#PennedPossibilities 1018 — MC POV: Tell us about the first time you felt shame.

Alistair: It was the very first time I had to lie to her. It broke something inside of me. To this day, I’ve never truly recovered. It got worse. The lies, since then, have snowballed out of control. In the end, they’re really only meant to keep myself (and those I love) safe, but I’m afraid they might not understand, especially Fenella.

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#PennedPossibilities 1019 — Has your SC ever been bullied? By who, and for what reason?

Hati has been bullied, yes. By men. By patrons at the various pubs that she’s worked in. Drunks can be disgusting. She can handle herself, though. She’s a werewolf, after all.

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#PennedPossibilities 1020 — Does your MC consider themselves to be outdoorsy or do they prefer to stay inside?

Alistair prefers to be indoors, especially while ensconced in the safety of Dorcha Castle, although he has no issues with being outside, either. Scottish weather can be brutal during the various seasons. Even if he’s bloodbound (AKA a vampire), he still feels the bitter temperatures and loathes them all the same. Various types of immortals and mortals alike have that much in common.

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#PennedPossibilities 1022 — How would your MC like to be remembered after their death? What sort of legacy would they want to leave?

One of kindness. Alistair wouldn’t want to be remembered for the bad things, only the good. He BECAME a better man over the centuries, someone kinder and more compassionate, and that’s certainly what he would want to be remembered for.

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