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    Carol and Zosia Meet before the joining AU

    Carol is in Berlin for a writing residency, she becomes friends with a group of her residency mates who introduce her to Zosia, a young ex-pat who lives with more confidence than Carol has even been able to muster.

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    26 Mar 2026

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    Berlin AU

  2. Public Bookmark 10

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    Carol reacts a little differently when Zosia comes back.

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    22 Feb 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 44

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    The radiance of the sun’s rays that had awakened her as her body had been resting messily on the left side of Carol’s bed couldn’t compare to the radiance of watching Carol now – right there before her – writing with avid concentration and such beautiful, unwavering focus.

    That particular light was brighter than morning itself.

    And this precise moment was the perfect opportunity to make Carol understand even a small fraction of the happiness that awaited her in the Joining. Zosia was determined to do everything within her power to make her happy. They would try – truly and thoroughly – to show her what that future could hold.

    (or to simply put: a glimpse of Carol and Zosia’s first night and first morning together after their kiss.)

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    18 Feb 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 18

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    Carol loves The Golden Girls more than anything in the world. The World loves Carol's attention more than life itself. They might find a way to reach a compromise.

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    15 Feb 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 24

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    You could at least have the decency to be annoyed, Carol thought bitterly, slumping deeper into her seat.
    I'm putting in all this effort over here.
    The gum lost its appeal; she chewed it mechanically, the spearmint flavor long since faded to nothing. Outside, the parking garage gave way to the airport loop, the September sun still warm enough to make the asphalt shimmer.

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    What if the joining never happened? After nearly a month on the road promoting Bloodsong of Wycaro, Carol and Helen are finally heading home. Carol is insufferable. Helen just wants a shower. The night is still young.

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    01 Feb 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Sturstead