Monday, October 30, 2006

Mystery Returns

The household lay silent, though none yet slumbered. Aye, this was not a quiet brought by restful sleep, but the agonizing still caused by illness. The mother of the house lay abed, her breath shallow and hoarse. The others in the family crept about, their movements slow and steady, inflicting as little noise as possible on their beloved's sensitive ears.

It was only because of this that the slight rustle in the front room was heard. The oldest sister moved curiously forward to determine the source of the sound. She found a slip of paper peeking from under the door, marked with only these words:

Prayers are being lifted for the Madam. Check your front stoop for some tangible comfort.
--Mystery the Caring

The young lady flung open the door to find a basket overflowing with delicate foods, fresh-baked bread, ripe fruits, and even a hot thermos of soup.

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As morning dawned, a house across town was anything but quiet. Indeed, tempers flared and voices raised in the din of banging breakfast dishes. One might wonder why they bothered with dishes, for there was scarcely a crumb to be found anywhere in the house.
As a disgruntled boy stomped out the front door to carry out the garbage (for oddly enough, though there be no food in a house, trash seems to multiply just as quickly as ever), he tripped over yet another basket. The note tucked into the cover read:
A job opportunity awaits the Master of the house. Apply at the post office. In the mean time, enjoy this gift.
--Mystery the Helpful
Under the note, hearty food was piled in such abundance that the boy cried out with delight.
Yes indeed my friends, as you have seen, the Kingdom of Mystery has risen from obscurity and is once more ready to bring joy and entertainment to the good people of FaithWriters.
Times have changed and "longer signatures" is no longer the rallying cry of the loyal scribes of Mysteria. Mystery the Great has decreed that the new cry shall be:
LONG LIVE MYSTERY, AND LONG MAY OUR IMAGINATIONS PLAY!

Thursday, April 27, 2006

"Wondrous Mysteria"....The Song

It's not much, just a little song that I put together...It goes best when each verse is sung to the tune of, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"....!

~Mystery the Insightful



"Wondrous Mysteria"

Wondrous, wondrous, this great land,
With its people all so grand!
Each new Mystery leaving clues,
So that we may be amused.
Searching, guessing, not in vain,
Others who are next to reign.

Whosoever does guess right,
Will be joyous day and night.
It is they who'll wear the crown,
That the former passes down.
Long live this Mystery,
And long may our signatures be!

Monday, April 24, 2006

A Song Of Mysteria

This is not an anthem, but only a silly song. Lauren got me in the mood...so I thought I'd try my hand. LOL Let me know if you have some suggestions for improvements.
--Mystery the Scribe


A Song Of Mysteria

When your chores get old and tiresome
And time begins to drag,
Then come for entertainment
To the Kingdom of Mysteria.
A land where laughs are had.

Where always something’s happening
And hints are sure to fly.
Secret creeping Mystery--
You’ll catch him by and by!
You’ll know him when you see him
For singing this he’ll be:

“Guess me if you can
As I rule so long and true.
You’ll know that I’m The Man
From hints hid in all I do.”

So come along and join the fun
In land where creativity
Is all that makes the rules.
Where all you see is sun
And beautiful sparkling pools.

If you stay a while,
The cry is sure to rise,
“Long live Mystery!
Long our signatures may be!”

Friday, April 21, 2006

National Anthem

Until such a time that we come up with something better, here is my suggestion for our national anthem:


God Bless Mysteria.
Land that I love
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies ,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless Mysteria,
My home sweet home.
God bless Mysteria,
My home sweet home.
Mystery the Bard

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Day of Generosity

I, Mystery the First, decree that April 20th shall henceforth be declared a holiday, for as long as the Kingdom of Mysteria shall last. For this, indeed, is a grand day, in which the fruits of our labors, most particularly Mystery the Great and mine, have resulted in victory.

For today our cries of “Long may our signatures be!” have reached the ears of the benevolent leader of the land of FaithWriters. This great man will henceforth be known as Sir SLindsay the Generous, Knight of Mysteria!

No longer will our signatures be restricted to a terse 250 characters, but now we are able to truly express ourselves with 500 characters.

The Kingdom of Mysteria is now free to enjoy a peaceful existence, with the sole purpose of providing entertainment for the good people of FaithWriters. But rest assured that we will not hesitate to take up another worthy cause if we see the need.

Now, my people of Mysteria, enjoy Day of Generosity!! In honor of Sir SLindsay's act, may we all strive to be generous.

Long live Mystery! Long are our signatures!!

Mystery the First

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Hate to Burst Your Royal Bubble...

...Mystery the Best, but I have also been Mystery twice (Mystery the Great and Mystery the Pious).

Further, I was Mystery the Great generations before you gave yourself the unoriginal title Mystery the Best.

So, while I consider you an ally in the lineage of Mysteries, I find your attempt to upstage me a bit tasteless.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Before Great, There Came BEST!

Nothing like an added dose of redundancy to liven up a place. However, as Mystery the Best, I must destroy the self-esteem of Mystery the Great - given that before Great, Best was.

Mystery the Best holds two positions so far in the reign of Mystery. At V and XV, she automatically takes the cake, just by being BEST!

Prior to her reign in the kingdom of Mysteria, Mystery the Best was a lowly online shopkeeper, who fought through the queries of others to be placed Queen, not once, but twice! With her newfound title and rank in the caste of FaithWriters, she found that life as a shopkeeper was too monotonous for her.

Some previous attempts to regain the trone were thwarted by those who would have her confused, however, she has already been named Mystery the Best.

Long live Mystery, and long may our signatures be!

Mystery the Best, Mystery V & XV.