Chapters tagged auction

the first dance of the night by zankoo

Chapter 3

"... well, it should come as no surprise," the auctioneer continued. "It's Lot Number One, the traditional First Dance!" Several members of the crowd clapped politely, and a soft hum of voices filled the air. The auctioneer held his hand up to quiet the crowd. "As most of you k...

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a fan favorite by zankoo

Chapter 4

The crowd cheered and laughed. Wyatt noted something odd about the laughter. It was like there was an inside joke going on that he didn't understand. "Oh, you all know who it is!" said the auctioneer. "Friends, returning to The Auction House once again, please welcome everyone's...

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Janette bids on a massage by zankoo

Chapter 7

Janette stood up and peered over Kayla's shoulder. "I want _that_." Janette pointed to an entry on the app screen. "A massage. I want to bid on that. What do I have to do, Damien?" "Ah, the massage!" said Damien. "Classic item. Always in the list of lots at every auction." "So...

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a random patron by zankoo

Chapter 4

The crowd cheered and laughed. Wyatt noted something odd about the laughter. It was like there was an inside joke going on that he didn't understand. "Oh, you all know how this works!" said the auctioneer. "Friends, we will choose this young lady's dance party by random drawing!...

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Janette confronts Terrence by zankoo

Chapter 6

As the music stopped, the crowd erupted into applause. Alicia gave a grand bow and waved. She was soaking it all in, thrilled to have been part of the event. Terrence, on the other hand, was quite uncomfortable. As he returned to his friends, he couldn't bring his eyes to meet J...

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Trying to wriggle out of a dance by Aphelion

Chapter 5

Terrence looked to Jan nervously and stood up. "Ah, I see we have our winning draw, if you'd please just come up here—" "What if I don't want to do the dance!" blurted Terrence, rubbing a hand over the back of his neck and smiling awkwardly. Every eye in the room turned to him,...

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Sure, this isn't a mind control story (so far) by Aphelion

Chapter 6

"accepted! Quite a man isn't he folks? Worried about a dance because he'd feel like a dirty rotten cheater? Maybe he just knows his fiancee wouldn't like it? No matter, there are no requirements for someone who has made no guarantees from participating in the results of an auctio...

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An honest to god elf by Aphelion

Chapter 3

"First up! One of the finest items of the night if I do say so myself," the auctioneer swept an arm into a fanciful bow, "a princess of the elves, provided by some of our most appreciated patrons. Meet Llexilwen rue Polsara!" the auctioneer laughed, "or Lexi for short!" "An elf!...

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A vacation home by Aphelion

Chapter 4

The auctioneer banged his gavel. "Bidding starts on Lexi, crown princess of the elves — oh did I not mention that before?" the auctioneer's eyes sparkled and he grinned maniacally, "bring your best if you want to win!" Paddles went up. A lot of paddles. Wide-eyed Kayla looked ar...

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Our firstborn by Aphelion

Chapter 5

"Our firstborn! Hers and mine," said Wyatt, standing tall, refusing to wither under every eye in the room. The auctioneer pursed his lips, and looked at his finger. Now Wyatt didn't know what was going on. He didn't know what to believe. What he knew was that it appeared that a...

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