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Today is Fountain Pen Day

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 7, 2025 by Maria GraceOctober 28, 2025

Why was the fountain pen a really big deal?

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The Chocolate Dragon, Pt 2

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 4, 2025 by Maria GraceNovember 13, 2025

Of all things to suddenly appear in her shop! Exactly what she did not need! A dragon? Why did it have to be a dragon?

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The Chocolate Dragon, pt 1

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 29, 2025 by Maria GraceOctober 28, 2025

In honor of National Chocolate Day, I’ve got a dragon-themed chocolate short story for you!

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Oct 28-Nov 14: Available direct for a limited time

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 28, 2025 by Maria GraceOctober 6, 2025

The direct sales books for Oct 28-Nov 14 have dropped in the Random Bits Bookshop! Books are available for a limited time only, so don’t miss your opportunity to get your copies!

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You Can’t Say That~Pulling out all the stops

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 21, 2025 by Maria GraceSeptember 25, 2025

This week’s entry is ‘Pulling out all the stops’ which actually has a pretty interesting history.

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