Round 1: Collywaddles

“I don’t understand why people can’t just let me love who I love,” Lars said sadly.  “I miss Frederick and there are no cute boys in this neighborhood.” “I don’t know about that,” Inge replied.  “You haven’t given it much of a chance.”  She smirked.  “For now, let’s get to work on your homework, then … Continue reading →

Round 1: Bangkoks

“I need a nanny, fast!” Tobias cried over the phone.  “I’m already late for school!  How will I ever get into a good college and make lots of money if I can’t finish high school!  And if I do a bad job, they’ll take the girls away from me!” “I’ll be right over,” the nanny … Continue reading →

Round 1: Archimedes

“I’ll do better this time,” Lucas thought, cradling his granddaughter Martina.  “I’ll be there for my daughters and make sure my granddaughters have everything they need to get a good start in life.” “I can’t wait to get my own job,” Micaela thought over breakfast.  “And what luck to find something so fun!  A job … Continue reading →

Introduction: The Collywaddles

Inge (Knowledge, Sagittarius) knew what it was like to be a misunderstood outcast.  She had known from childhood that she was different, and when she had become a teenager and discovered it was girls she mooned over, it all became clear.  She was blessed to have parents that were very accepting, but she still had … Continue reading →

Introduction: The Bangkoks

When Tobias’s (Fortune, Libra) parents both died suddenly on a cruise, the state was going to separate him from his little sisters, Katherina (Fortune, Scorpio) and Lena (Romance, Pisces).  He refused, saying he would raise them on his own.  Fortunately, his parents left a small life insurance benefit he could get started with, so they said … Continue reading →

Introduction: The Archimedes

Lucas (Romance, Libra) never was the type to settle down.  So when he ended up with two daughters by different women, it wasn’t a huge surprise.  He didn’t want to get married, but he tried to be the best absent father he could, sending money, making phone calls, building a good relationship with both daughters … Continue reading →