The Roaring Twenties is featured heavily in my earlier works. Since some of my characters carry on through to modern times, the unique language indicative of this period follows along as well.
To help new readers situation themselves with the language of the period, I’ve compiled a list of slang from that era.
(more…)“Oh, non!” Evelyn exclaimed.
That outburst had been enough to draw Marc’s attention. While he had been in a different part of their residence, he was soon looking over her shoulder. He did not say anything at first, busy taking in a view of what happened.
“They must have anticipated this manoeuvre,” Marc said bluntly.
“That’s not helping,” Evelyn said through a clenched jaw.
While Clara was still breathing she had been knocked unconscious. She was at the mercy of Cecil and Ada, and it was hard to imagine a worse situation to be in.
“How soon can we make it to our gate?” Evelyn asked.
Marc looked down at her and cocked a brow. She had seen that look before, and it seldomly had a positive connotation to it. It was those half-closed eyes that were on the verge of rolling towards the ceiling, that said ‘here we go again.’ Normally her sire would relent and let her indulge in her humanity.
“No,” Marc said.
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“You mean those eyes, dark hair, and elfin ears?” Evelyn asked without waiting for a response. “That was fifty years after your death, and family traits can carry across countless generations.”
It challenged many to be reminded that their beauty was not unique to this world. Despite Evelyn having captured her likeness in granite, none of her traits were necessarily unique, merely the precise combination of them. Even then, it was possible to find someone who shared many of her traits in spite of being from a different lineage.
“Besides,” Evelyn said. “Unlike the genuine article, Ada did not show interest in my advances. So, I focused my attention on those who would.”
“Hard to imagine anyone could say no to you,” Clara teased.
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The lawyer bit her lower lip while checking out Julia’s attire. All of her clothes were new, as in the only things she found in the donation box that fit her. She had on a faded pair of jeans rolled up because they were too long, a plain t-shirt, and a spring windbreaker that was two sizes too big. I’m wearing everything I own.
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“Why… dark,” Anna asked.
Surprisingly, those words left Anna drained. Then again, after all that exertion and a nasty fall, one had to expect to pay the price. — So why am I comfortably numb?
“It’s night,” Evelyn said softly. “It comes early this time of year.”#AmEditing pic.twitter.com/bp9ZbQKzhG
— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) February 17, 2021
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It was not until the bulk of her torso was out of the water that Anna experienced the effects of gravity. Her backpack dug into her shoulders, and her breasts tugged at her chest. Even her outfit made her feel heavy, and realised how much water supported her weight.#AmEditing pic.twitter.com/8ScCtKEtww
— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) February 9, 2021
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“The intelligence I got indicates that the entrance to the new facility will be found under the old vault.” Evelyn said.
“How do they know to bring Ulia here?” she asked, thinking this would throw the vampire for a loop.
“Where do you think I got mine from?”#AmEditing pic.twitter.com/NbW3dwzxK6— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) January 24, 2021
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“…submarine?” Anna guessed but figured that would not be the answer.
“Non,” Evelyn said with a giggle.
Given that Anna would not come up with another guess, Evelyn yanked on the canvas and let it slip from off the answer. Anna had come across the wrecks…#AmEditing pic.twitter.com/Y6xCLHESAf— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) January 21, 2021
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The distance between them grew while Anna became distracted by some of the advertisements left over from before the fall. One featured that same perky breasted mermaid, posing against that spectacular underwater city.
—Looks like a dream compared to my village.#AmEditing pic.twitter.com/WqjJ7eVsGX
— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) January 21, 2021
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The curves went wide to account for a generous bust. The fact that every step was causing them to jiggle fascinated Anna, since water did much to reduce that effect. Although, when they were that size, they tended to have a mind of their own underwater. #AmEditing #WritersCafe pic.twitter.com/Bq2lKaFwnR
— Evelyn Chartres (@EvelynChartres) January 18, 2021
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