Promote your story but JUST with an uncommon word you used in it

SwordSong 2024-08-10 15:40:24 UTC #21

You can just copy paste the URL to the novel in your post, and it will appear.

Leyelle 2024-08-28 17:32:19 UTC #22

amalgam

I’m hit by an amalgam of smells so noxious it’s dizzying, as I try to push my way through the thick crowd choking the first floor.

Leyelle 2024-08-28 20:58:32 UTC #23

used another one today lol:

Phantosmia: smelling something that isn't really there

Leyelle 2024-09-17 13:24:44 UTC #24

endemic

Flowers have an unusual amount of relevance in the world of "Crystal Blue" because they are used to repel dragons. Thus, the fact that a kind of iris known as Fangsbane is endemic to Iris Wood, where my female lead Mora grew up, ended up being mentioned in the fourth chapter.

MelancholicOtaku 2024-09-17 15:18:36 UTC #25

Queer but used in the old context of being weird and strange ,odd

Mohini9000 2024-09-18 22:15:30 UTC #26

I've used the word "philistines" in my comic. It's not uncommon, but it sounds quite funny!

Erutaerc 2024-09-18 22:48:47 UTC #27

I used the word "exude" in chapter three... it means "To ooze forth." If that's not the best definition of a word ever, I don't know what is.
This is a fun thread! I love learning new random words.

Leyelle 2024-10-08 14:30:06 UTC #28

Okay, this is two words but "Schrodinger's Cat" which is a type of paradox referenced in Crystal Blue

vfaqvrf 2024-10-08 14:43:06 UTC #29

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GeekyShadowz 2024-10-08 14:50:00 UTC #30

“fairfolk”
Most people stick with “fairy” or its alternative spelling, “faerie.” However, I wanted a more obscure word. It also feels a little bit more inclusive, like I could have different species that fall in that general category.
The Secrets within Lightveil Academy

Paul_Tromba 2024-10-08 15:13:57 UTC #31

I use "thus" & "quite" a lot more than most people. That, and a lot of Victorian slang, such as, "the morbs."

SwordSong 2024-10-10 17:44:10 UTC #32

"wheellock"

It's a type of firearm that was technologically one step ahead matchlock, but before the flintlock. Doesn't seem to be as commonly seen in fiction as the other two, and that was why I chose to use this one.

grantingtherant 2024-10-10 18:11:31 UTC #33

"Oi"

Fiona is scottish

skipperdoesathing 2024-10-10 19:19:48 UTC #34

"sacrilege" violation or misuse of what is regarded a sacred
aka why my main protagonist is banned from 17 open mic nights

GeekyShadowz 2024-10-10 19:21:51 UTC #35

I have the urge to somehow use that word in my story now.

BellaTheCow 2024-10-10 19:46:12 UTC #36

Bovine: An animal related to the cattle group.

Tubacabra 2024-10-10 20:13:50 UTC #37

Seiche: a rhythmic oscillation in a lake or partially enclosed body of water that results in a higher water level due to changes in atmospheric pressure. Basically a still wave. It's also the name of Mancer's water spirit.

Leyelle 2024-10-17 21:18:37 UTC #38

Vermeil and Carmine are both used in the chapter, hence the title:

Vermeil: a brilliant red pigment made from mercury sulphide (cinnabar).

Carmine: a vivid crimson colour.

Kermittyfrog 2024-10-17 21:55:45 UTC #39

Sensenmann- means grim reaper in German

Leyelle 2024-11-13 14:25:48 UTC #40

gyros: this isn't that weird, but what's funnier is my male lead's definition of them:

After a week of Kattar’s gloom and one week before the party, I told him I would come, and I could read his relief as he smiled, “Oh, good. I was worried you would miss out on all the cool stuff my mom is planning. You’ve never gotten to try gyros before, right?”

“No.”

“You’ll love them. They’re sort of like Greek tacos…”