Newser Crew Meeting

 

On Saturday December 13 at Noon SL time, the Newser staff would hold a meeting. It would be at its office in HV Community. From right to left were Gemma Cleanslate, Nydia Tungsten, Netera Landar, Penny Shuftan, and Bixyl Shuftan (myself). We would talk about subjects to write about, which December certainly provides plenty of,

And eventually came "meeting adjourned," which brought out a festive gesture.

 

Stay tuned for more stories from the Newser crew.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Few Fantasy Faire Stories

 

The 2025 Fantasy Faire is over and done.  But the memories remain, as well as the numerous screenshots, and a few videos, made. When asked, a couple people shared some stories of theirs, in one case a short story and a picture. And yours truly has a few words.

 

Read more in Events..

 

WonderlandZ

 

Gemma Cleanslate is back after a necessary hiatus. Returning to Second Life,a friend of hers told her about a place she made called WonderlandZ. Gemma took a look at this place, interesting and often strange.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

"T'was The Night Before Christmas," SL Style

 

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the box, people built houses with doors that had locks. The Mods were complacent, all snug in their chairs, with dreams of tomorrow without any cares.

When out on the roof there arose such a clatter i sprang from my build to see what was the matter...   the moon on the flat of the fake sandbox sand... told me the mods all had it in hand... when what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a flat color skinned man on a flying case of beer... he was dressed all in lace and wearing a tube... i knew in a moment it must be Saint Noob.

As the 6-pack roared by in it's three sets of pairs... Saint Noob started dropping his default prim squares... and i heard him exclaim as the mods had him banned... "Count on my ALT coming back to this land!"

 

From Clarence The Cross-eyed Dinkie (binghamton Resident) 

Announcement: Seanchai Library's Bradbury Project Coming Soon

 

Seanchai Library's newest literature-based adventure will be coming to Second Life in October.

Patterned on the successful, decade old Dickens Project, this new virtual adventure will focus on Ray Bradbury's "The Halloween Tree" and touch on some of his other works. 

The Bradbury Project will be accessed from Seanchai Library's main landing point on Nowhereville, and will use an SL Experience to support teleportation and effects. https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/204/43/26

Events will include "The Halloween Tree" presented in a three part live reading at times appropriate for week night and weekend residents. Eclipse Club & Resort will present music-dance events, and some other short works by Bradbury may also be presented.

Check the Seanchai Library blog in the first week of October for more details.

 

Writers' Meeting At Caledon

 

 

 Yesterday, I dropped in at the Writers' Meeting in the Caledon Night Readings Room. This is a place for people to talk about what they've been writing, listen in on others talking about what they've been writing, get a little help and inspiration on writing, and more.

 
Meeting for writers to talk about writing. Sit near the virtual fireplace and discuss about what one is writing, planning to write and maybe tell about their writing process. ... And somewhat random writings prompts are provided later, in case they might give inspiration. Use them whatever way you wish.  There is no demand to write anything based on the prompt for the next meeting. Come talk about writing or bring your questions about writing, editing, and publishing in a friendly atmosphere.

 

I dropped in a bit late on this particular meeting, which had one dracanic-looking avatar among the human ones. An earlier meeting I was at had a mix of humans, furries and tinies. One was talking about elves in his story universe, saying they had originally left the land the story takes place on, but were being forced to return, and most weren't able to use magic. One of those present commented that appealed to him, "more interesting when they have to use the grey matter between their ears."

The Writers' Meeting takes place every Thursday at 11 AM. The discussion is in chat and not voice.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Oxbridge%20Village/223/189/4002

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

 The weekly schedule of the Seanchai Library is finally back.

Most events at Nowhereville (203/43/26).

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

"You didn't think we'd get through the summer without more stories, did you?  Silly! We have science fiction adventures, tales of compassion with humans and their furry & feathered friends, a saga steeped in the folklore of Old Russia  . . . they are all coming to Seanchai Library this August in a fragrant bouquet of storied journeys."

Works by: A.R. Moran, Clifford Simak, Harry Harrison, Arthur C. Clarke, James Herriot, Leigh Bardugo and more!

Presented by Fayleen Bellois, Finn Zeddmore, Gyro Muggins, Shandon Loring and Caledonia Skytower.

 

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Monday, August 28 @7pm : A Wind from The Sun by Arthur C. Clark with Gyro Muggins

Tuesday, August 29 @7pm : Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, August 31 @7pm : Finn Presents! :TBA with Finn Zeddmore

 

PLUS our regular weekly events: Russell Eponym , live in The Glen (Tuesdays @ Noon); Seanchai Flicks (Wednesdays at 7pm); and our guests - Tales With Friends (Wednesdays at 6pm)  

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

 The weekly schedule of the Seanchai Library is finally back.

Most events at Nowhereville (203/43/26).

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

"You didn't think we'd get through the summer without more stories, did you?  Silly! We have science fiction adventures, tales of compassion with humans and their furry & feathered friends, a saga steeped in the folklore of Old Russia  . . . they are all coming to Seanchai Library this August in a fragrant bouquet of storied journeys."

Works by: A.R. Moran, Clifford Simak, Harry Harrison, Arthur C. Clarke, James Herriot, Leigh Bardugo and more!

Presented by Fayleen Bellois, Finn Zeddmore, Gyro Muggins, Shandon Loring and Caledonia Skytower.

 

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Monday, August 21 @7pm : One Step from Earth by Harry Harrison with Gyro Muggins

Tuesday, August 22 @7pm : More "Tails" from James Herriot  with Fayleen Bellois

Thursday, August 24 @7pm : Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo with Caledonia Skytower

                                       @9pm : Seanchai Late Night with Finn Zeddmore

 

PLUS our regular weekly events: Russell Eponym , live in The Glen (Tuesdays @ Noon); Seanchai Flicks (Wednesdays at 7pm); and our guests - Tales With Friends (Wednesdays at 6pm)

 

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

The weekly schedule of the Seanchai Library is finally back.

Most events at Nowhereville (203/43/26).

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

"You didn't think we'd get through the summer without more stories, did you?  Silly! We have science fiction adventures, tales of compassion with humans and their furry & feathered friends, a saga steeped in the folklore of Old Russia  . . . they are all coming to Seanchai Library this August in a fragrant bouquet of storied journeys."

Works by: A.R. Moran, Clifford Simak, Harry Harrison, Arthur C. Clarke, James Herriot, Leigh Bardugo and more!

Presented by Fayleen Bellois, Finn Zeddmore, Gyro Muggins, Shandon Loring and Caledonia Skytower.

 (always subject to change as life does that "happening" thing) all times slt:

Monday, August 14 @7pm : Desertion by Clifford Simak with Gyro Muggins

Tuesday, August 15 @7pm : Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, August 17 @7pm : Dark Blue by Alan Dean Foster & Clown Fish

                                                   by Matthew Baugh with Shandon Loring

                                       @9pm : Midnight Dreary by Owl Goingback with Shandon Loring

PLUS our regular weekly events: Russell Eponym , live in The Glen (Tuesdays @ Noon); Seanchai Flicks (Wednesdays at 7pm); and our guests - Tales With Friends (Wednesdays at 6pm)

 

SL Video: "Comics Made in Second Life - Diavkha"

 

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 By Draxtor Despres for Linden Lab on May 9, "Meet Diavkha, a set designer and storyteller who has taken their passion for world-building to the next level by creating a unique and immersive series of comics using Second Life."

 

 Read more on the Linden blog (here).

Fantasy Faire's "Children of Stories" Roleplay Finalle

 

 

 Of of the activities in the Fantasy Faire is the Children's Roleplay, done by the "Children of Stories." This year marks the tenth such roleplay, and the one for 2023 incorporated characters from the previous nine, "The Children of Stories And The Secrets of Flambois." Characters from the nine groups found lanterns that requested their help, summoning them to the Fairlands Academy of Magic, at Flambois. Some of the children were eager to accept the invitation to enroll. Others were hesitant, wondering if there was something not so innocent going on. And over the next several days were a series of roleplay sessions, in which the story came about, gradually revealing what was going on and what was needed to do about it. There was a witch up to no good, and it turned out she had the help of some dark entity, the details which can be revealed on the Daily Update page (here).

 

 

On Sunday April 30, the finale of the roleplay took place in the Fairlands Junction sim. The characters were ready to confront the evil witch and get rid of her once and for all, "Lets do this!" "... for we have all been touched by the Unweaver .. we will show him what for!!" "Be prepared though, once we have the witch trapped here, there is no telling what will happen!" "Ready your spells children!!!"

 

The event was turned into a party with DJ Madonna playing the music. Over time, tens of thousands of Linden dollars were donated, some people offering to match large amounts, "I will match the first 5,000L donation made." There were also avatars of all shapes and sizes, some getting comments, "OMG those tiny kitten wearing mushrooms outfits are the CUTEST THING ever seen!!!" And there were comments about the event, "watches that kiosk jump, cause this is the power of the children!! NOTHING CAN STOP THEM!!!!"

 

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 Loki Eliot would post a video of the confrontation with the witch, and the greater dark force revealed. At the very end, there was an unexpected surprise.

 

The total amount raised that day exceeded 500,000 Linden dollars.

Go Relay! 

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: Science Fiction and Music in the Glen. Join us for a week of storied adventures, presented live!

 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

**MONDAY, April 3rd at 7pm: Phillip Pullman 's THE GOLDEN COMPASS continues with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, April 4th at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

**WEDNESDAY, April 5th, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654

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EVERY WEEK on Wednesdays at 5pm slt TALES WITH FRIENDS meets in the Seanchai Fireside Room.  The Library has been pleased to host this group of story enthusiasts since back in our Bradley University days.  Consider stopping by and enjoying the stories that they share, and maybe even contribute one of your own. For more information, contact Fayleen Bellios.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/240/49/21

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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: An announcement about changes in programming, plus continuing series and poetry in The Glen. Join us for a week of storied adventures, presented live!Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

**MONDAY, March 27th at 7pm:  Phillip Pullman 's THE GOLDEN COMPASS continues with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, March 28th:
   
~ at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

 ~ at 7pm: More from THE CRYSTAL CAVE with Caledonia

                   
**WEDNESDAY, March 29th, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, March 30th at 7pm: POETRY THIS YEAR in the Glen with Caledonia Skytower.

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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: Our 15th Anniversary in SL is here!  Who would have imagined?  Join us as we celebrate, and move ahead.. Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

 

  Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK

**MONDAY, March 20th at 7pm:  Phillip Pullman 's THE GOLDEN COMPASS continues with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, March 21st
   
~ at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

 ~ at 7pm: More from THE CRYSTAL CAVE with Caledonia

                   
**WEDNESDAY, March 22nd, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, March 23rd at 9pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore

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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: Our 15th Anniversary in SL is approaching (so exciting!) and we can hardly wait for the Seanchai community to gather and celebrate. Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

 

 Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

**TUESDAY, March 7th
   
~ at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

 ~ at 7pm: MORE STORIES FROM LIFE: Heroic Women & Water to The Desert with Caledonia

                   
**WEDNESDAY, March 8th, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, March 9th at 7pm: More Selections from Mary Stewart's THE CRYSTAL CAVE with Caledonia Skytower

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: We roll into March this week (where has Jan-Feb gone?) and stories are blossoming! Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

 

Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

 **MONDAY, February 27th at 7pm: Phillip Pullman 's THE GOLDEN COMPASS continues with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, February 28th:

   ~ at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

   ~ at 7pm: Juneau Black's COLD CLAY Concludes with Faerie Maven-Pralou

                   
**WEDNESDAY, March 1st, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other.. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, March 2nd at 7pm: More Selections from Mary Stewart's THE CRYSTAL CAVE with Caledonia Skytower


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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: a new Sci-Fi series, Cold Clay & Crystal Cave continue, and Seanchai Late NIght. Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

 

Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

 **MONDAY, February 20th at 7pm: Phillip Pullman 's THE GOLDEN COMPASS with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, February 21st:

   ~ at Noon: RUSSELL EPONYM, Live in The Glen! (There's a rumor that he's returned from his trip -- will he be back in The Glen? One way to find out) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/194/131/21

   ~ at 7pm: Juneau Black's COLD CLAY Continues with Faerie Maven-Pralou

                   
**WEDNESDAY, February 22nd, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other.. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, February 23rd:

    ~ at 7pm: More Selections from Mary Stewart's THE CRYSTAL CAVE with Caledonia Skytower

   ~ at 9pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore


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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: more Sci-Fi short stories, Words and Music in The Glen, a new Seanchai Flicks series, and Shandon concludes Tristan & Isolde. Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

**MONDAY, February 13th at 7pm:  Robin Scott's THE BIG CONNECTION with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, February 14th at 7pm: A UNIVERSE OF LOVE - Words & Music with Caledonia Skytower in The Glen.
                   
**WEDNESDAY, February 15th, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other..http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654

**THURSDAY, February 16th from 7-8:30pm: TRISTAN & ISEULT,  Part the Second with Shandon Loring

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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: Cold Clay continues, Flicks concludes its celebration of misfits, and Shandon begins part one of a two part adventure. Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!

 

Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

 **MONDAY, February 6th at 7pm: Vernor Vinge's LONG SHOT from World's Best Science Fiction 1973 with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, February 7th at 7pm: Juneau Black's COLD CLAY Continues with Faerie Maven-Pralou

                   
**WEDNESDAY, February 8th, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, February 9th:

   ~ 7-8:30pm: TRISTAN & ISEULT,  Part the First with Shandon Loring

   ~ 9pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore

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Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

 

THIS WEEK: A new classic Sci-Fi short, Cold Clay continues, Flicks continues to celebrate misfits, and tales of a young Merlin.  Join us for a week of storied adventures, live!
 

Check out the stories and the storytellers! 

All events at Nowhereville (203/43/26) , unless otherwise noted.

Stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

 

 --------->> COMING THIS WEEK

 

**MONDAY, January 30th at 7pm: January 16 at 7pm: Lewis Padgett's OPEN SECRET with Gyro Muggins
    
**TUESDAY, January 31st, at 7pm: Juneau Black's COLD CLAY Continues with Faerie Maven-Pralou

                   
**WEDNESDAY, February 1st, 7-8:30 pm: SEANCHAI FLICKS - Join us in our cinema space as we share video adventures and throw popcorn at each other. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/211/111/654


**THURSDAY, February 2nd, 7pm: Selections from Mary Stewart's THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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