<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:53:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@royalrose/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Death in the Mirrordom]]></title><description><![CDATA[I bought yet another mirror today. Way too many have met their deaths at my wobbly hands. Were their deaths fated like their ghosts whisper? Did they deserve death by virtue of some decree in the world]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/death-in-the-mirrordom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/death-in-the-mirrordom</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCXUWJECrZbvn1NMPj1oFGUo3gYfF3NNPRD9W2Skwq99Kndu5dMxJMAWc5iiBCCGYKMy4Hy23FFjNBU5fJ7yvL1NMkvzTD3NFjr3AU6VVeuJb1vdKpfUz8RULsJBW6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruised by Cupid's Arrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arrow struck her heart strings Devoid of emotion as it had seemed Strings playing bluesy tunes A lullaby to her senses Cupid had shot in her direction Tonight, scented dreams awaited Lavender; femininity]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/bruised-by-cupid-s-arrow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/bruised-by-cupid-s-arrow</guid><category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:50:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwr3xtZimDrYdPBLX6s3aFykeR8DERZr1e3QBt6xgYve5WSePAmnWLwsiWu4PfVs7ZtK6YnVc8R8YhE54WzjNsfycph3A6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda: Worthy of Love (Short story)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Startled into action by the crying coming from behind the closed door, the woman who had been sitting on the doorstep stood up briskly. In two short steps, she was pounding aggressively on the door. The]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/amanda-worthy-of-love-short-story</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/amanda-worthy-of-love-short-story</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm3sWQK3HKkuAMedF1JSX7yKgEqYjnyTKPwrcorrV7SJX8xwTk45nEu1v5yj384qCNnXW8Jg1ja5CFCwZCbWo3D7vuKVwQKURjPBTPn8nNW4k4gqhfkdjCozk9uU8sxa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Until We Can Read Minds, Every Friendship or Bond We Form Remains a Gamble!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you agree? You should. I'll tell you why but first I'll share what prompted this post. I was replying comments on "With Friendship Came a Package", an original story written by me when it]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/until-we-can-read-minds-every-friendship-or-bond-we-form-remains-a-gamble</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/until-we-can-read-minds-every-friendship-or-bond-we-form-remains-a-gamble</guid><category><![CDATA[speakyourmind]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 05:43:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs77rxbDrxAzPeKGNeRg33TSYdVPWce2DjuL3BFVha4Bc92aaXpc2RVehF5V5ZNCP5xGKNxNgkTKBNqC9ts8f6Y2KbTRxfUS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leukonychia: My Prize for Chasing White Birds.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a kid growing up in Nigeria, I had a favorite daytime game. 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I pray your heart desires come to fruition in your life, wrapped in colorful gift boxes It is]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-6</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2017 12:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs76aGJQz5Q4r2t2gap3CBLU4KQXcmeAtZUQZ2aA6KedeQuMSWuwdR5T828XAir4n81diZnnryaptusCjSeFphCGtip1vcPQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Day Black and White Challenge : Day #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas Steemians. I remain thankful to @ojay and @tolustx who nominated me. My day 5 picture; @stellarr, I nominate you to join the challenge. Take pictures of aspects of your life and post; note]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-5</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2017 18:18:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs77kebBPkaBr9XDgML7jcHTWuuyimgB5RzQFmaiTaagrhhCkw2w1SHBDVKtcpWXWtFdHLtG6JWL3nS91DkFqz3KUzVHMEAi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Day Black and White Challenge : Day #4]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a really busy day hence my late post but better late than never they say, right? I remain thankful to @ojay and @tolustx who invited me. 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How the Cookie Crumbles is a collaborative work between @churchboy and @royalrose,]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/how-the-cookie-crumbles-episode-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/how-the-cookie-crumbles-episode-4</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62fZFWMWaZ8zZnmvJAKUFmGDpDwTfZJLNzLtofSAtoakd1fJ153dyWJ41PfVwhrHbCzGStLwRUta8WG3Zhx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Day Black and White Challenge : Day #3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to @ojay and @tolustx who invited me to join in this challenge. Third day picture; I am nominating @mr-aaron today to join the challenge. Aaron, take pictures about aspects of your life and post;]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-3</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs788wXnYJjLXkDXy9Hkhm2EQpDxSSNKbPBFFzf61Biv7izxV2TwVspf5TqjeiYZ6kL2PSojHbTC6v6fFLVLiZVb9iiV5AXQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Day Black and White Challenge : Day #2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to @ojay and @tolustx who invited me to join in this challenge. It is my second day and here is my picture; Today, I nominate @cwen to join the challenge. Cwen, take pictures about aspects of your]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-2</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:54:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs75XL8QDeqz1oDJyeLqnMcNsoMYTQA17jV1ob3eNtWDvGHDaEBPzgSsCzDzoj1wv4NNbTLNtgTTszvecikrPP9riC2sfAhc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Cookie Crumbles: Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friend! What follows is a unique synthesis of thoughts from two completely different and independent individuals. How the Cookie Crumbles is a collaborative work between @churchboy and @royalrose,]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/how-the-cookie-crumbles-a-collaborative-storytelling</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/how-the-cookie-crumbles-a-collaborative-storytelling</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:30:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62fZFWMWaZ8zZnmvJAKUFmGDpDwTfZJLNzLtofSAtoakd1fJ153dyWJ41PfVwhrHbCzGStLwRUta8WG3Zhx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atop a Mountain in Foggy Weather? Develop the Courage to Pursue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Steemians, Thank you! I see how much you enjoyed my last note to you; On the Edge of a Broken Dream. I was especially happy at the feedback and the insightful comments it inspired. Hopefully, I was]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/atop-a-foggy-mountain-develop-the-courage-to-pursue</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/atop-a-foggy-mountain-develop-the-courage-to-pursue</guid><category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrG1dpfFPyYC4XGHayMQhwbaKQyMPjWJHo3HLjZVzYLUzkEM5NJmfPBPpboekSeigESkqFFg2gvnPD81NR9G9ZZvrGTAn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Seven Day Black and White Challenge Day #1: Dressed in the Sheeny Ambiance of Sunrise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved Steemians, I was nominated for this challenge by @ojay and guess what? I'm all in! Thank you. This is my day one picture, I hope you love it; I confess my first nomination was by @tolustx but I]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-1-dressed-in-the-sheeny-ambiance-of-sunrise</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-seven-day-black-and-white-challenge-day-1-dressed-in-the-sheeny-ambiance-of-sunrise</guid><category><![CDATA[sevendaybnwchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:12:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs76QpCj6a8swZe5PRtEe3ZKumDA6zzQ2mrmhAxHk1UNgi9kZZNgukr8bU9euiHUv93f1FKg3pbZMXYmcuqp5kMNsfh1cBPC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[15th Murder on Tinapa Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a cold night, way past midnight. 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He had his jaw in the palm of his right hand and was crouched forward with his elbow resting on a knee.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-king-of-the-slums-a-crime-of-poverty-part-three-novella</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/the-king-of-the-slums-a-crime-of-poverty-part-three-novella</guid><category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwr7TQnNEqTDiScNS33gPYKKA6cPB1B6zwhCTF2sKcNJwmpLHRqLRHBWbnUQmVhE3pVQQr2aeDj2aKWKqTQmWkaBcbAsNv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday to Me (Words to Myself)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is a new beginning, A new page in your life, A clean slate to begin anew, A canvas to make more paintings Another chance to get it right. Today is your birthday, A new chapter for a new age, A new]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@royalrose/happy-birthday-to-me-words-to-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@royalrose/happy-birthday-to-me-words-to-myself</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[royalrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:45:30 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>