As was recently pointed out to me, "Nerdy Dalek" is an anagram of my name, so I suppose it's only fitting that my birthday should be the day my Doctor Who story comes out on ebook. The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage is a Tenth Doctor adventure and I had unimaginable fun writing it. For those of you who don't read ebooks, fret not- a physical book, containing all eleven stories by eleven writers, will be arriving late next month.
Ah yes, my birthday. I am 39 today. Some people might worry about reaching that age — just one more birthday till 40, after all. But not me. I shall live forever. And I don't mean in a metaphorical sense. I don't mean I'll live forever in the hearts and minds of my readers. I mean I will literally live forever, drawing as I do from your pain and suffering.
Your pain makes me strong.
Today is the day I knuckle down and officially start Book 9. I've been writing bits and pieces of it for the last few weeks — I've got close to 10,000 words done — but today it kicks off properly. October 23rd is, of course, the day Skulduggery died, hundreds of years ago. Once again, I think it's only fitting that I begin his final book on such a date. Poignant, even.
Sniffle.
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[Face twists slightly] I... Can't help...
#ChaseForBook9
Do you have panadol? ether tablets or liquid?
Because I find that that works for me. It might take about 1/2 hours to start working but I find that it works well for period pain.
...that's alright, Fabi.
What? Misti?
Olivia: Olivia! Grand Mage Kerias is my mom!
*laughs and hugs Olivia close* *looks seriously at Adra* You gotta carry on! You have New Delhi...Trip...your friends...
But you know- sometimes, no matter how many people I surround myself with I still feel like I'm the only one for miles
Adra I feel that way a lot. I feel isolated but I try. You have Trip and....you gotta stay strong it isnt you to just give up that's my job.
*half-laughs* Of course...
Well, I love him- truly, I do. If there were ever time that we decided to get married- hell, even now, I'd do it, but... As much as I need him, he just... Doesn't have time
Adra I get it. I had very little time on my hands when the second war broke out, but you will find a way dear. Trust me.
I hope so..
Sometimes I feel that way, too...All alone and stuff... Just remember that we're here, okay? [hugs]
#ChaseForBook9
Yeah. *hugs*
Adra we are here always
Panadol ... it's a medicine ... uh it can be known as penicillin ... I don't know how to describe it other than that.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=panadol&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=2o1sUqjmGsOriAf-vYDoAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=2133&bih=1009
here's a picture
Uhm...
I don't know if that well help or not
I know Zaf, I just... Overlook it sometimes
*Looks a t Olivia*
Wooh that's your mummy? *Point's to Zaf*
That's really cool! You have a great mummy!
((Wbd/msd, sorry!))
#ChaseForBook9
Oh have you guys see this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWFfDyupGpQ
I think it's amusing! XD
Olivia: Yip! She my Mommy!
*smiles* Olivia how old?
Olivia: I'm 3!
hello.))
hello.))
*Smiles*
Oh that's adorable! :D
*Pat's Olivia on the head*
So cute
((Okay Fabi!))
*sways a little and sits, realizing that her IV is empty *
((duck, did you just copy me purposely??))
((Hello Snow and Duck!))
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Olivia: *grins*
Adra you okay?
(( FABLES!! want to continue from where we left off yesterday?))
No....
*pupils move suspiciously from side to side*
*doesnt answer for a moment*
I haven't eaten in days- no appetite... It's taken a lot of me, and the IV can only really do so much
*pokes duckle*))
Sup Snowy, Hi again Duck
How are you two?
good.))
Adra you gotta eat
((Hello Kiwis and Aussies))
I'm still good Misti, thanks for asking.
But how are YOU this fine and dandy day?
(( WOO AUSSIE!!))
((I can try to multitask, sure, Snow. But I'll be slow.))
At least make sure you drink enough water, Adra...
#ChaseForBook9
Oh yeah hey- never thought that, Zaf
If you were a hitman the easiest nationality to kill would be Australians.
Why?
AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE!
OI, OI, OI!
BANG, BANG, BANG!
YEAH GO AUSSIES!!!!!!! XD
I'm fine Duck thanks for asking.
Although I have three drafts due tomorrow. I've finished one another I don't have to entirely finish but I'm stuck on one.
Hey since that's in my mine EVERYONE what do you think when you hear/read the word 'Integrity' ?
((kay. then lets talk to lea. oh, and i think i've worked out what you were trying to get at... or something...))
*Mireille and snow appear in lea's apartment*
*snow does a quick scan of the area, making sure it's not bugged*
*nods and calls out* LEA!!
Of course, Fabi
((Interesting... Email me what you think?))
Mireille: [Walks over to the sofa and fishes a paper clip out from underneath] Would your friend mind if I made his paper clip squiggly?
#ChaseForBook9
Lea? are you talking about Rock Lea? the character from Naruto
The other week I was watching Naruto then my dad wanted me to come out with him to get plants and we went to a place called Rocklea. I was quite amused! XD
*le sigh* I try ((Adra if I poof i fell asleep
((Alright..)) *lays down, bringing the blanket up to her chin*
Integrity...
How you think others think of you maybe?
((XD))
no, i'm sure he'd be fine with that.
*lea bounds down the stairs and hugs snow* where the hell have you been? one minute you're agreeing to date me the next you're missing and a criminal!
yeah, i know.long story... but first you need to meet someone *gestures to Mireille*
(( and everyone goes quiet...))
... Fabi, Zaf.,, I really appreciate you two coming , but I must rest; I feel a headache coming on
Fabi: Adra, I know there's not much anyone can do, but if you need me, call or text. I'll help in any way I can.
Mireille: Hi. Can I bend your paper clip into a flower? Or a Snakey? Or a spirally squiggly thing?
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Fabi: Good luck. [Turns and walks quietly out of the lab] [Uses amulet to go back to Venice]
#ChaseForBook9
Lea: uh... thats... that looks like...
yep.
Lea: but...
i know.
Lea: erm... *to Mireille* yeah sure...
Mireille: Hey! Stop talking about me like I'm some sort of imaginary weirdo who isn't in the room, kay? [Bends the paperclip to look like an angry mushroom]
#ChaseForBook9
*Sighs* My dad is repeating an inappropriate sentence over and over again, it's annoying
brb going to have lunch
Lea: sorry...
dont talk down to her. *gives a warning look* it's highly annoying.
Lea: ah... okay... *is confused and worried*
Bye Fabi..
((:-/ Bye Misti! [hugs] ))
Mireille: [Turns the angry mushroom to a happy one and offers it to Snow]
#ChaseForBook9
The greates joke ever told:
There was a banana walking down the street-
-and it tripped over!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Meh, not so funny really...
*take it* thanks.
(( duck... is it bad i laughed at that?))
right... i need to call fabi... *kisses lea quickly* make sure Mireille stays out of trouble. *to Mireille* feel free to bash Lea up if he annoys you... i'll be right back.
*teleports away, whipping out her phone*
Oh, it is TERRIBLE that you laughed, Snow.
(( *shakes head in same*))
*dials fabi's number and waits*
Mireille: [Giggles] Okay! [Looks at Lea] What do you do that's magical?
((Throws bananas at Duck))
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*retreats back into her room and lays down*
*silently cries*
Lea: i, um... well, i'm kinda like a chameleon. *fades into background* see?
Fabi: [Looks at phone] [Looks at it some more]
#ChaseForBook9
*waits*
Fabi: [Leaves phone on the table] There's nothing I can do. There's never anything I can do... [Goes over to the window and looks out it wistfully]
#ChaseForBook9
Mireille: Yay! [Claps]
[Phone fades to voicemail]
#ChaseForBook9
*phone goes to answering machine* gah... fabi, we have a problem... theres another you out there. i've found her. she's with lea. she's only about seven, but if she's here then there could be more... call me back when you get this, bye *hangs up*
(Hold on..)
Lea: *appears again, smiling* so whats your power?
-wipes the blood off of my mouth, the pebbles on the ground raising up around me-
*lays there, her eyes closed tightly*
((Hey Aiden))
-Fabi's phone starts getting static-
*teleports back to lea's apartment* she didn't answer... i don't know... *flops down on couch*
Fabi: [Continues to stare out the window] From the outside, from the outside, everyone must be wondering why we try. Why do we try...?
#ChaseForBook9
Hello.
#ChaseForBook9
*puts head in hands* god damm her... does she not realizes that she's the reason i'm running? the least she can do is answer her god dammed phone!!
Fabi's phone: [Is sitting on the kitchen table]
Fabi: [Is still ignoring it]
Mireille: It's bending paper clips!
#ChaseForBook9
(So, what's going on atm?)
*shifts in her bed uncomfortably*
*doesnt bother wiping her eyes and goes out into her lab again, with some hot water* *holds her IV drip with her* *ends up breaking every single mirror*
(Like in the rp)
((Heya Nic))
((Hello Croatoan!))
#ChaseForBook9
-teleports down next to Adra-
What is the disease?
((Uhm.... Well... I'm not sure with them. Not sure with me. Don't pay attention to me. Mine is sickness and sadness and stuff))
*jumps, swinging her sword at him*
Lea: *nods to Mireille, but goes to sit next to snow* hey... it's okay, okay? *hugs*
*is really annoyed and shakes lea's arm away*
*stands up, lookign a the roof* i have a life! you here that, people? SNOW SROMBERG HAS A LIFE!! so why does shit always come my way... *wipes a tear from my eye and walks out of the room*
((Fabi and Snow are both running from the law. Adra's really sick. Mireille is seven, and she's Fabi from a different dimension that runs younger. This-world-Fabi is having a sort of emotional moment, and isn't answering her phone. Um... Yeah.))
#ChaseForBook9
Adrasdos, just tell me what the disease IS.
I can pull out a specialised doctor from Limbo. Just tell me what the disease is.
(( snow is ragging, as you can tell.))
Mireille: Do you want me to go?
#ChaseForBook9
*slides a sheet of paper under Adra's door* *it reads- I've been meaning to suggest for some time now that if this disease was caused by the activation of a symbol, it may be possible that activating the exact inverse of the same symbol may rid you of it. If that should fail, I can only apologize, and wish you well.* *vanishes*
((Hello, everyone.))
#ChaseForBook9
Lea: no. stay. i have a feeling we might need you. and at least she'll try to be nice with someone like you around... *shrugs and grabs a handful of paper clips, handing them to Mireille*
Incurable.
It's Incurable.
It isn't like an immediate disease, like malaria. It's part of me. And I can't fix that until I find a way to r Everest it with alchemy, presumable
*notices the note* *sighs* What are we, five? *scans it* Good... We're on the same page
Adrasdos... I do have an idea. But you won't like it, at all.
((I may become distant or suddenly disappear from this point forward.))
#ChaseForBook9
*snow sits in the kitchen, trying not to cry* *mutters* weak... crying is just so... weak... *wipes tears from her face*
*reverse
No, I probably won't and-
Hell, I have no idea who you are. I mean you this morning, and in that time you've done a hell of a lot of things
Mireille: Okayayayay... [Bends the paper clips into animal shapes] [Offers Snow a happy cat]
#ChaseForBook9
Mireille: Crying is actually a sign of being a real person. Also, you can't cry if you're dead.
((Okay Niccolo))
#ChaseForBook9
*ignores the cat* i... i have to go... Mireille could you stay with lea for a bit? bye *teleports away*
((Alright))
((Me as well..))
That wasn't me, that was Limbo.
But, the idea...
I have a colleague who studies remnants, and can conceal them into different parts of the body. So if you would let him examine you, do a few tests... He could implant a modified remnant in you, and could allow it to absorb the disease.
*snow walks around and teleports to random places occasionally, always muttering to herself* now, if i were fabi, where would i be....
Splendid idea, but-
Again-
I don't know you or him/her
Mireille: [Looks hurt] [Nods slowly] [Offers the cat to Lea instead]
#ChaseForBook9
*finds herself outside the bar*
*knows it's stupid and that it's probably being watched, but walks in, looking for someone, anyone, to talk to*
Lea: *takes it* thanks... she's not normally like that... *smiles slightly* i think the stress of being on the run is getting to her... so, what do you want to do?
It's my job to remain unknown. And you really, truly do not have the luxury to turn down offers.
So accept my offer, and be cured. It's simple.
...No thanks..
*sits in the bar, waiting for someone to come in*
Pity.
-I turn, and take out her IV drip line, taking some into a small phial, and putting back her drip line-
Mireille: [Considers] I want to help people be happy. [Nods thoughtfully]
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...I hope you know, but that's just nutrients and minerals and essential amino acids that my body needs to survive
It's generic
Lea: *smiles* then where do you want to start?
Fabi: [Is still sitting near the window of her hotel, watching the canal traffic] [Is sort of meditating, so she doesn't start crying]
#ChaseForBook9
*lets her thoughts take her*
*Stands up slowly, rubbing her head* I never would even think of how much I would miss her... *Hugs herself*
Mireille: I don't know. There are too many sad people...
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(( DEATHY!! *hugs* where are you right now in relation to the RP? or are you not RPing?))
((I'm probably going to go now... Aiden if ye post then I'll answer, but then assume I walked off or fainted or something
And I'll be back in a few hours
Ciao you guys))
Lea: that there are... best place to start is on the street though. come on. *walks out the front door*
(( bye adra))
(I'm drifting, Snow... I lost Judi to save Lorcan's life... I am RP-ing...
Bye Addy...))
(( kay. XD snow is being all emotional and annoyed. it's fun))
((DEATH [hugs] Hiii...))
((Bye Adra...))
Mireille: [Follows Lea]
#ChaseForBook9
Lea: walks down the road a bit and stops near a fountain* *turns and waits for Mireille*
((Right))
*slinks back to her room and lays down again, bundling herself up I blankets and waits for sleep, beginning to cry once more*
((Therefeeeee$)
Mireille: [Runs to the fountain and mentally arranges the wishing-coins on the bottom to say "have a nice day"]
#ChaseForBook9
Lea: *glances in the fountain and grins* nice. *gestures around* start making people smile.
Mireille: I... I don't know what to do.
((Msd, I'm getting tired))
#ChaseForBook9
Lea: use your power. do something nice. *hands her a key to his apartment* i have to go, but you know where the house is. have fun.
((i g2g, bye!!))
Mireille: Okay...
((I should sleep. G'bye.))
#ChaseForBook9
Back
Hi everyone that has come on in the time that I have been away.
How are you all?
*blinks*
WOW I zoned out then came back and no one else has commented. WOW
I'm actually really surprised that that happened!
... actually I think I only zoned out for 10 minutes huh it feels like longer ... probably because I'm bored
#ChaseForBook9
THE CLOCKS HAVE GONE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.
#ChaseForBookNine
Lonely girl is dreaming all the day
Of things she knows are far away
Screaming out all the voices in her head
Are now eating away Hear them eating away
"I'm just fine."
Her breathing out a sigh
You know, those words are gone with the wind?
So she fell short, more and more
Thinking back to where she had made the mistake again can't find it so I'll roll on
One more time, One more time
"Please just lemme roll for another day"
That's what she said, What she said
Don't you know the meanings are hidden under cover?
"One more time?"
"Just a little more, waiting til the day that I see the end"
"I'll stop this breath from seeping out...for now."
Rolling Girl has given it her all
It's just too far the hue she recalls
Screaming out all their voices hurt her head
They're now mixing around hear them mixing around
"No, I'm fine."
Still breathing out a sigh
You know, those words are gone with the wind?
No matter what "I'm fine" and such
So watch me climb the hill that I know I'll always fall from
Guess I'll roll again
Yeah one more time, one more time
"Please just lemme roll for another day
That's what she said, What she said
Whispering the meanings she's hidden under cover
"One more time?"
"Just a little more, waiting til the day that I see the end"
"I'll stop this breath from seeping out...for now."
One more time, one more time
"Please just lemme roll for another day"
That's what she said, What she said
Don't you know the meanings are hidden under cover?
"One more time? Stop it's fine."
"Are'nt you getting tired of doing this?"
"I'll stop your breath from rolling out... for now."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t14KV5qf-Hc
I love that song so much omg.
Woah *Stares at the time* It actually, finally caught up.
Scarlet? Helllllllllooooooooooooo?
Haha, I just got here too...
Death! *hugs* How're you?
And Missy :3 *hugs*
HEY SAPH! *hugs*
HEY DEATH! *hugs*
*Hugs everyone* Hey... I lost Judi this morning... It's weird not having her around...
*Looks at link* Oh my God it's an English dub of Miku!!! *dances*
@Saph: I know! It's amazing!! The same person also did a Outer Science cover, which is also fantastic. :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PgOrF3zD7o <- that's the Outer Science one :3
Sorry, computer was being screwy . . . :(
#ChaseForBookNine
HEY STAR! *hugs*
Hey Ink Bubbles. *Hugs*
Death; YAY. :) Except I guess you'd miss her as well.
Missy; I've listened to some of her English versions before, usually over the shoulder of a friend. The same friend who introduced me to SP, actually. And she's supposed to be on here now :(
Judi's my dark side... I don't have a dark side... Only a good side... I can't function properly without her... Ying-yang kind of thing...
*FREAKS* WHY HAS MY HAND GOT ALL THESE BLUE HOLES IN IT???
. . . Uh, I'm talking about my profile picture . . .
ARGHHHHHHHHHH.
WHY IS THIS STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT????
*looks sadly at broken profile picture*
#ChaseForBookNine
Sorry, I have sucky internet connection. Wbd.
Starry! *hugs* :D
*waves to everyone who said hi* :)
#ChaseForBookNine
Oh... Wow... Okay, in sick irl...
*growls at the edit user profile thing*
#ChaseForBookNine
@Death: :(
#ChaseForBookNine
So, apparently my blue hand isn't behaving . . .
#ChaseForBookNine
*Waves it off* I've been sick for about half a month. It's no biggie.
*offers Skittles to everyone*
I still have heaps on my desk. :)
Hey! How are you all?
HEY RHY!
I'm good. Drawing, as usual. :3
How are youuuu???
HEY ZAIYA!
I'm good! Just really tired (woke up about ten minutes ago)
Rhy, my man!! *Huggles*
Rose! *hugs back* How are you?
I'm... I'm sick. And I lost Judi to save Lorcan's life. Otherwise, I'm grand!! How are you? *Huggles tighter*
I'm good Rose! Now I have to look for my little bro. Didn't know I had one til yesterday. Does anyone here know about River and Sky leavin?
*Shakes her head* No, sorry...
Right.
River's gone snd Sky's in another dimension to stay safe and hidden and so she can be with another version of River. (River doesn't exist anymore :( )
*Huggles Rhy* I'm sorry... If you want, I could go try and open a portal to another dimension and get them back. I need Judi back.
It's fine. The Real River is gone. I don't wanna replace him. And...I didn't know Sky that well. She never really came here. She spent all of her time with River. I think we should just leave it.
Well, I can't do anything without Judhipor... *Glares at the ground beneath Rhy's feet and it barely crumbles* I can't do anything... I'm useless without her... She was a hero despite what I thought of her...
(Msd/wbd... Dinner... Soon...))
Got totally wasted last night. That's what you do when you mourn isn't it? (I didn't actually get pissed. Unless you can get drunk by pepsi max. Me amd my friend got totally off our faces lol. I said we needed to talk yo s therapist about our problem. She said they'd send us back and I said we'd feel so rejected we'd just continue to to het high on pepsi max lol. It was so funny!)
Lucky you. Whiskey doesn't do anything anymore... *Pouts*
(Haha!! Epicness!!!))
(And now I'm listening to depressing music...I don't cope well do I?)
*grabs a bowl and pours cereal and milk into it and gets a spoon* Breakfast!
Now I shall get absolutely wasted on milk. *pours glass if milk* the first of many glasses *drinks it all*
Pass me some of that, Rhy...
*pours another glass* *overflows a little* *shrugs* *passes it Rose*
*Salutes and skulls it* Nope. I'm not going to get wasted like that. *Pours Skittles into the glass and drinks that*
*bursts out laughing* *slurs words* Your chin is hilarious!!!!!! *pointing at Rose's chin* oh my Golden God! Stop it! My sides are killing! *continues to laugh and drink milk*
*Holds up packet* Want some?
*Laughs along with Rhy* Not as funny as your ear!! *Pokes his ear and falls to the ground, laughing*
Brb
(I dedicate this page to those who have lost so many precious things in the bush fires in Aus.))
(And to Rhy because I missed him like a mofo.))
(And to my big sissy Em!! I love you Emmy!! And because Lorcan will never die.))
*A small beeping sound echoes throughout Blogland. Death looks up and frowns* Okay, my man. This will either kill me, help me live or something else entirely... *Walks towards the beeping sound, still chugging down the Skittles. Death walks into her base and is sucked into a portal*
HOLY HERA!! *Death closes her eyes tightly but her feet hit the ground softly* Huh...? *Looks around and sees the a purple sky, silver trees and red grass. She starts forward* DEATH ROSE? JUDHIPOR?
ROSE! WTF HAPPENED? *tries to follow but falls flat on face* shit. Shouldn't have drunk loads -_-
(Heh heh...))
*A strange noise comes from Death's left and he pulls out a knife* WHO'S THERE?
*A giant marshmallow rolls through the trees* I am the hill keeper... I patrol the hills by-
Hey, can I eat you?
Oh... I... No. Don't eat me.
*Eats the hill keeper*
Oh right. I was worried for no reason at all. Lol ;)
(Love you, man!!))
*Progresses forward and hugs herself. Death pulls out her phone and dial's Rhy's number. It connects*
*phone rings* Er...*picks up* Hello?
Rhy! Rhy! I just ate a giant talking marshmallow!!! *Spins*
Really? Are you sure it's not just all the milk and Skittles talking?
I don't know... It could be... *Watches a dragon fly past* Nope. I just saw a dragon. *Skips forward* Rhy, if I was in a parallel dimension full of weird stuff, where would I be? *Starts eating a lolly snake on the ground*
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