Yvette Francaise

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“Gears and Hearts Part Seventeen: Light fights the Darkness” by Yvette Francaise

Scarlet pulled out an ancient computer, the machine creaking to life in her home.  She shot me a sweet smile, taking my hands.  Warmth oozed from her eyes, a map appearing on the screen.  Tilting my head in confusion, she zoomed in on a blinking red dot.  “What is this technology?” I queried oddly, poking the screen. “Is this a real computer?  I thought they all died out.”  Shaking her head, a soft chuckle tumbled from her lips.  Shuffling uncomfortably, my trembling fingers grasped the rim of my hat.&nbs...

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“Gears and Heart Part Sixteen: The Final Rose Falls” by Yvette Francaise

The village ahead had the air of normalcy with the people bustling around.  Various stone houses lined the cobblestone street, slight tension in all of their eyes.  Their false smiles were all hiding something, Lottie pulling out of my train of thought.  Her green velvet dress blew in the wind, her blonde hair up in a side braid.   “They seem to be hiding something.” She pointed out, Viktor wrapping his arms around my waist. “No one is really smiling for real at all.”  Boran ran up next to her in his cute blac...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Fifteen: The Puff of Hope” by Yvette Francaise

My phoenix sat on my shoulder, the dry grass crunching underneath my feet.  Thorns pricked my finger as I pushed them aside, small drops of blood appearing on my skin.  Two dwarves were yelling at each other from opposite homes.  One was a black shack, while the other one was a pristine white cottage.  Blue eyes met mine, a woman dwarf with dry white hair flying around her plump face.  A simple khaki dress drifted around her stout body, the male dwarf glared in my direction.  His brown wool vest popped against h...

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“Gears and Heart Part Fourteen: A Shot through the Heart. ” by Yvette Francaise

Miss Midnight’s hat sat on my head, her last smile flashing in my face.  Looking out at the changing scenery, my gaze fell on an ornate theater whose lights were twinkling.  Hang on a moment, I thought movies were dead.  The horses whinnied as the tires creaked to a stop.  “Gone with the Wind” was sprawled across the pristine white base.  Leaping out of the wagon, the theater doors swung open.  Something was off here, a dark energy drifting off of the building.  Our feet passed the threshold, the doors slam...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Thirteen: Til Death We Will be Friends or Maybe Always.” by Yvette Francaise

A sea of tombstones surrounded us, dead trees twisting around us.  Grass grew tall over the decaying cemetery’s ground.  Lottie ran in front of me, reading every single tombstone. Boran chased after her, Viktor standing by my side.  Something felt off here, William was sulking behind us.  Oakley flew back to me with an urgent look on her face, words failing to come out of her lips.   “What is wrong Oakley?” I asked, trying to get her to calm down. “What did you see or something like that?”  Saying nothing...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Twelve: A Dagger of Truth” by Yvette Francaise

“Why are we at a carnival ball?” I whined, fussing with my scarlet ball gown. “I am horrible at these things.”  Viktor tied my hair up into a pearl net, passing me a scarlet butterfly mask.  My heart beat out of my chest, Viktor looking incredibly handsome in velvet tailcoat, and black dress shirt.  A black vest caught my eyes, a golden pocket watch dangling from his chest pocket.   “The energy is off here.” Oakley explained as her wings buzzed in my ears. “The host of the ball has been inviting random people to hi...

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“Gears and Heart Part Eleven: Photo of Light” by Yvette Francaise

“Let’s get married.” Viktor suggested as he lay next to me in a lush green field. “I want to make you my wife and -”  My finger pressed against his lips, his face flushing with embarrassment.     He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear, a random female voice jerking me out of our moment.  A flash blinded me, light spots bouncing around my eyes.  She held out a picture, a shocked Viktor and  me staring back at me.  A black haired woman in a simple black dress stood over us, her red eyes glittered joyfully.&n...

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“Gears and Heart Part Ten: Nightmare of my Heart” by Yvette Francaise

The ghostly librarian waved goodbye to us, our horses clomping away.  Silence hung between us, Viktor looking over at me oddly.  This was to be expected because I haven’t spoken a single word since yesterday.  Even Lottie was watching me intensely, everyone making me feel awkward.  Birds chirped cheerfully around me, my black silk dress feeling wrong on my skin.  Tears welled up in my eyes, the bright morning sunshine feeling wrong.   “Are you okay, my darling?” William queried, his hand touching my shoul...

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“Gears and Heart Part Nine: The Haunted Library” by Yvette Francaise

Our wagon sat on the edge of town, Vinci loading up the last of our needed supplies.  A grave look perched on her face, her lips pressing together tightly.  Concern flashed in her eyes, a sad smile dimming her lively face.   “I wish you didn’t have to go.  I actually really love your hair.  It is so fresh to see.” She whined softly, taking my hand. “Avoid the haunted library.  The legend is that the last librarian burned it down, or so they say.  Regardless, many have seeked a certain book in the wre...

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“Gears and Heart Part Eight: The Dragon and The Phoenix” by Yvette Francaise

“We need money for supplies.” Viktor groaned, rubbing his forehead. “I have no clue how to do it.”  A startled glance at me, his eyes watched Little Lottie bounce up with a poster of some sorts.  Childish playfulness glinted in her eyes, a devilish grin dancing across her face.   “This person named Vinci is holding a talent show in the town square.” She chirped excitedly, the cobblestone crumbling beneath her feet. “Although the prize money should go to their streets.”  Rolling my eyes, I smoothed out my silk purpl...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Seven: The Curse Strikes back. ” by Yvette Francaise

A triumphant grin spread across his face, his green lizard eyes glittering with joy.  His black dragon staff glowed green, his body disappearing in a puff of green puff of smoke.  Black darkness bathed me, the green smoke knocking me out.  The field died around me, my mother stood in the middle holding me tightly.  My five year old me sobbed, holding her legs tightly.  A much younger Gizmo stood across from us, green fog creeping in.   “Hand my daughter over to me.” He bellowed, raising his black dragon...

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“Gears and Heart Part Six: A Stab in the Winter ” by Yvette Francaise

“Grow up!” My mother snapped at thirteen year old me, dying in my bed. “You are going to die if you don’t agree to this surgery. This man wants to use you to see if he can keep you alive.” Groaning, I rolled over and coughed up more blood. Rolling her eyes, she wrapped me in my favorite black silk blanket. My black cotton dress hung loosely on my frame, her worn face carrying me to Dr. Franken. Trying to protest, my fists pounded on her chest. Exhaustion overtook me, darkness embracing in her sweet arms. &n...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Five: Darkness Turns to Light.” by Yvette Francaise

We had been traveling day and night only to come to the Forest of Endless Night.  Twisted dead branches hung in the way, knotty roots lined the ground.  Dead grass swayed in the violent wind.    Lottie whined in fear, her head snuggling into my bosoms.  Viktor grumbled as the horses refused to go into the woods.  A chilly breeze caused Little Lottie to shiver violently, my hands taking off my scarlet velvet cloak to drape it around her shoulders. My mind wandered, a sharp psst jerking me out of my trance.  ...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Four: A tale of Viktor as told by Viktor” by Yvette Francaise

I suppose you think this will be a little fairy tail set in a Victorian Steampunk fantasy.  However the scientist never gets to tell his story, so this is my chapter.  Besides, Mina is resting right now.  You know her broken hand and all.   It all begins on a stormy summer night, thunder rumbling in the sky.  My mother told me not to follow my father to his lab, but I did.  Yeah, my little four year old self followed my old man to work.  Before the door closed, I slipped in.  A beautiful girl my...

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“Gears and Hearts Part Three: A Home run” by Yvette Francaise

Little Lottie ran around an abandoned baseball field from before the Great Reset.  Her golden locket shimmered in the afternoon sun.  Her blond hair looked like a sea of golden silk, her new purple dress was a deep purple. Birds chirped around us, singing the songs of summer. “What is this place?” Lottie asked, laying down on the soft grass. “It seems old.”  Clearing my throat, I smoothed my new short black dress.  The black lace collar itched my neck, the ribbon in the back tied to perfection.  Ruffles danced down...

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I am a stay at home mother who likes to write my sadness away. Also I like to create strong female main characters who aren't perfect, but are stronger for that. I write to take people to the story, and away from real life just for a moment. Enjoy my adventures.