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wrestlingisfake · 12 days

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A brief history of CM Punk-AEW drama

Saw someone ask for a full recap of the Punk/AEW drama. So I spent an hour writing a decent summary, and by the time I finished they deleted the post I was trying to reblog. That's okay, I get it. But since I put in the work I'm just gonna make my own post, in case anyone else has questions.

I have tried to keep this as unbiased as possible, with a summary of the discourse at the end. If anybody needs more clarification on anything you can send me an ask.

CM Punk signed with AEW in 2021. Right away a big issue that came up was his ex-friend Colt Cabana. (Long story.) By early 2022, rumors began to swirl among the wrestlers that Punk was using his star power to get Cabana pushed out of the company. Cabana's friends in the company assumed the rumors were true and resented Punk. This came to a head in May 2022, when Adam Page referenced the rumors on live TV, in a segment with Punk. By this point Punk's relationship with Page and the Young Bucks was damaged beyond repair.

On September 4, 2022, during the post-show scrum for All Out, Punk aired his grievances with the Young Bucks (always referring to them as "the EVPs") and Adam Page. Punk clearly believed the Bucks manufactured the "Punk is trying to force Cabana out" story and leaked it to wrestling news sites to turn the locker room against Punk. Punk closed by saying that if anybody had a problem with him, he had an "open door" policy, and he'd be in his dressing room. The Bucks and fellow EVP Kenny Omega went to see him. A fight broke out. Everyone involved--even people who just tried to break it up--was suspended for a while (except Punk, who was going to be sidelined for months for a torn triceps either way).

We don't have much solid information about the September 2022 fight. Most reports I read suggest Punk and his friend Ace Steel made it physical, with Punk punching one of the Bucks (maybe both, I can't remember) and Steel throwing a chair and biting Omega. One account said the Bucks kicked the door open, unwittingly hitting Punk's dog in the face and knocking several teeth loose, which would have provoked Punk's side. It's also been suggested that since Steel's wife was in the room and in no condition to flee a potential three-on-two ambush, this could have made Steel and Punk feel they had to come out swinging. There is no footage of the fight, but there were neutral parties who witnessed it (notably including AEW's chief legal officer, Megha Parekh). Everyone involved signed NDAs and can't/won't talk about it on the record.

For the next nine months, it wasn't clear if Punk wanted to come back to AEW, or if AEW wanted to bring him back. Lots of people suggested that Punk and the three EVPs could talk it out and then make a lot of money turning it into a fake wrestling feud. But Omega and the Bucks showed no interest in talking to Punk or working with him. Ultimately Punk returned in June 2023 on a new show, Collision. The idea was that the EVPs (and anyone else who couldn't co-exist with Punk) would stay on Dynamite, and Punk would have carte blanche on Collision.

Within a couple of months, reports emerged about backstage issues involving Punk. The main one that blew up involved Jack Perry, who was always tight with the Bucks, and was typically on Dynamite, and not on Collision. Perry had vacation time scheduled and wanted to shoot an angle to explain his absence, in which HOOK would throw him into a car windshield. For some reason it didn't get done on a Dynamite taping, so arrangements were made to shoot it at a Collision taping. Everybody who thought the windshield spot with real glass was a bad idea asked Punk to talk Perry out of it. It's not clear whether Tony Khan approved the spot for Dynamite, or rescheduling it for Collision, or allowing Punk to have the last word. Ultimately the windshield spot was canceled.

On August 31, 2023, Perry wrestled Hook at All In, and they finally did the windshield spot that Punk previously nixed. Perry went out of his way to reference the earlier story, saying "You know what this is? Real glass! Go cry me a river," as if daring Punk to do something about it. After the match, Perry went behind the curtain just as Punk and Samoa Joe were getting ready for their match. By all accounts, Punk complained to Perry, Perry was like "what are you going to do about it?" and Punk decided that justified starting a fight. It was broken up very quickly, and then Punk got all hostile with Tony Khan, saying "this place is a joke and you're a clown." Punk was asked to leave, and within a week he had been terminated with cause.

The "CM Punk did nothing wrong" position, generally speaking, is that AEW is severely mismanaged, with Tony Khan allowing the Young Bucks and their friends to do a lot of dumb bullshit, leaving Punk no choice but to take matters into his own hands. Punk's enemies within AEW conspired to turn the locker room against him, and used wrestling news outlets to spread anti-Punk stories to turn the fandom against him. In any case, Punk is the biggest star AEW has ever signed (if not the biggest star AEW will ever sign), and it was bad for business to let him get so discouraged.

The "Punk screwed Punk" position, generally speaking, is that his grievances with AEW management stopped mattering whenever he resorted to physical force. His Bruiser Brody approach to throwing his weight around is backward and outdated in the 2020s (and didn't even end well for Brody in the 1980s). His assumption that the Bucks planted anti-Punk stories in the media is unfounded, and rather paranoid. He resents the EVPs for lawyering up instead of burying the hatchet, even though he feels totally justified taking the same approach with Colt Cabana. Basically, Punk thinks he can do what he likes, and anyone else who does the same against Punk's wishes is a snake, a clown, or soft.

Splitting the difference between these takes: Everybody should have talked this out by early 2022, before it got out of hand. Tony Khan should have gotten out in front of the the "Punk is trying to get rid of Cabana" rumors before they got online. Punk and Cabana should have come to terms on how they would co-exist as soon as Punk joined the company. Adam Page should not have bottled up his grievances until he was on live TV, and Punk should not have bottled up his resentment about that until a media scrum. Once it got past that point, and the first fight happened, Khan needed to take charge and settle it, immediately. He needed to choose, in September 2022, between keeping Punk aboard at all costs, or showing Punk who's boss at all costs. Instead, he tried to have it both ways for a year, until Punk made that impossible.

#aew #cm punk #brawl out #brawl in #i don't really like the names 'brawl out' and 'brawl in' tbh #but those are the names everyone uses so there you go

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zeherili-ankhein · 2 months

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OKAY DESI HARRY POTTER FANS LISTEN!

I suddenly have this idea of a Mohabbatein retailing or rather inspired fanfiction of the Golden trio but slightly (A LOT) different.

Ofcourse we have good old Dumbledore as headmaster Narayan Shankar.

Ms. Monica? No, Ms. Mcgonagall.

Then we can have Harry as Karan, Ron as Vicky and our boy Neville as Sameer.

For the girls – Ginny as Sanjana, Hermione as Ishika and Hannah as Kiran.

— The idea of Neville and Hannah being childhood friend and him being in love with her is just so sweet.

— Whoever was Kiran's boyfriend (Deepak ig forgot his name) can be Draco. Because that guy was shitty and I don't like Draco.

— And Ron and Hermione just gave those same rivals to lovers vibes ngl.

— Harry falling in love with Gin not knowing who she was is top tier for me. (Her dead husband is Dean. Yeah...)

Also James Potter as Raj Aryan Malhotra and Lily Evans as Megha. (Don't ask me how Harry doesn't know him cuz this is an AU)

OR WE CAN HAVE THE ENTIRE THING IN MARAUDERS EDITION!!

— James and Lily as Vicky and Ishika. Don't ask me why because we all know it.

— Sirius and Marlene? Sameer and Kiran? YES! (Shitty bf is Barty or Severus maybe. Bcz can't stand them)

— Remus is Karan and Tonks is Sanjana. Ahaha yess. (Then her ex husband would be Bill. Sorry Bill I love you but sorry)

Yeah.... Neville as Raj Aryan and Hannah as Megha. (AU fic so he can be older!!)

ANYBODY IS FREE TO WRITE THIS. JUST TAG ME IF YOU DO.

I JUST NEED A GOOD BOLLYWOOD-ISH FIC ABOUT THEM. FUCK.

Once again this is an AU fic so don't come at me how their personalities doesn't match and blah blah blah.

Part 1, 2, 3, 4

This is part 3 of my Bollywood x Harry Potter ideas

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jake-g-lockley · 2 years

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Double Wedding Bells (Moon Knight x desi!reader)

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Summary: Three men and two very different wedding ceremonies, how hard could that be?

Warnings: I am not Jewish or Telugu so there might be some things that are not precisely accurate, almost all of the stuff that is ceremony-wise is gotten through research, mentions of DID.

Word Count: 1.8k words

A/N: This is a request from @sodonuthideout thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to write this <3333 (translations are at the end of the fic, enjoy)

Moon Boys POV

Marc fidgets with his cufflinks again, tugging the edge of his suit as he frowns at Steven and Jake in the mirror.

“We look fine, hermano, calm your nerves.” Jake says, giving Marc a smile.

“Yea, bruv, we cleaned up pretty well.” Steven chimed in with a blinding grin.

“I can’t believe that we’re getting married to her.” Marc whispers.

After 2 and a half years of courting Y/N, the boys decided about 2 months ago that it was time to pop the important question. They knew that they didn't want to spend the rest of their life with anyone else if it wasn’t her. She was their lucky charm, the light to their darkness and so much has gone so well for them over the past few years that Marc could hardly believe it.

He had reconciled with his father and they both had been going to therapy sessions where Marc has been dealing with his past traumas and DID. His relationship with Y/N had never been better and although he was still Moon Knight, Khonshu has been much more relaxed over the past few months.

“Looking great, my Knight.” Khonshu says, patting Marc’s shoulders.

A knock sounded at the door and Marc’s father opened the door and peeked through. He walked up to Marc and smiled at him, taking in his son. He adjusted his tie and Marc saw a tear slip from his fathers eyes, which he automatically brushed off his face.

“I’m so proud of the man that you have become, my son. Thank you for taking me back into your life.” his father says, cupping Marc’s face with his hands. “It's time.”

Taking a deep breath and adjusting his kippah, Marc followed his father out of the room.

☾ .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

Marc stared at the ketubah, waiting for Y/N. He nervously looked at the rabbi who smiled reassuringly back at him. Soon, the sweet smell of roses mixed with the heavenly smell of Y/N’s signature perfume floated towards him. When Marc turned to look at her, he swore that he could have been knocked off his feet in an instant.

She was wearing a beautiful pure white lace saree with a long sleeved blouse, topped with a stunning veil that was cascading down her perfectly curled hair down her back. The veil was a small gift from Khonshu, who had a soft spot for Y/N, and Marc could see little silver crescent moons on the veil glowing slightly, making her look absolutely ethereal while she clutched the modest bouquet of white roses. He almost didn’t hear Steven and Jake audibly gasp in the headspace as he stared dreamily at her.

She reached out and gave Marc’s hand a soothing squeeze and the both of them turned to look at the ketubah, reading it and signing it with Marc’s father and the rabbi as witnesses. Marc then turned back to her, as instructed by the rabbi, and took a long look at her beautiful smiling face before he veilling her.

He then stepped forward to take his place beside his father as she took her place in the middle of her parents. To Marc, this was probably the most overwhelming part of the ceremony where he had to walk to the chuppah lacking one parent.

“It's alright, Marc, Jake and I are here with you every step of the way.” Steven’s voice fills Marc’s pounding heart with the supportive affirmation and he realigns himself again as they begin to walk down the aisle.

Marc took his place on the right of the decorated chuppah while Y/N took her place in front of him, her parents behind her. They only invited a few people that were very close to them for this ceremony. Marc caught Frenchie’s eye, who gave him a wink and Marc grinned back at his old friend. The various rituals and blessings went by quicker than Marc expected it to.

The guest cheered “Mazel tov!” as Marc hears the glass shatter under his heel. He turned to look at his Y/N who was smiling at him with the most beautiful look on her face.

“Ready for the other ceremony, my handsome husbands?” she whispers.

“Ready when you are, our angelic wife.”

Your POV

You stared down at the beautiful gorintaku that covered both of your arms as your mom helped you with your nakshi vaddanam, a beautiful but heavy pure gold belt that adorned your belly. The vaddanam was a gift from Steven, who had carefully picked out the belt after thoroughly researching it, finding one that suited your style as well as complemented your tradition.

They had popped the question on a random Tuesday night when you were lying on their lap reading a book with your tongue between your teeth and a stupid expression on your face as you judged the book characters actions. Marc was the one who was fronting when the question was asked and it was so fluid, as if he was asking what's for dinner the next day.

You remember staring down at the band that Marc was holding between his fingers absolutely confused. Your mind had refused to work for a few seconds until Marc’s soft cough filled your ringing ears. You could barely form the words to say yes to the question because of the sheer shock that was coursing through your head.

Your best friend, who is also your maid of honor, grabbed the eyelash glue and tapped a little on your forehead, helping your papidi billa stick to your forehead, right above the special gold amulet that was tied with yellow thread. You felt like a real regal queen in your red and gold saree. The veil that was gifted by Khonshu for the Jewish ceremony had magically shifted colors to match your saree, now a sheer gold with tiny glowing gold crescents and was pinned to the top of your braid that had been done up with fresh fragrant flowers.

You couldn't wait to get married to your boys again and you could feel the waterworks starting up. You were so exhausted with all the prep you had to do but so excited to start your new life with the boys. The nerves started edging up on you this morning and all you wanted to do is see their face and feel their presence next to you.

“Come, kanna, it's time to go up to the mandapam.” Your mother says, pressing a small kiss on your temple.

You say a little prayer, hoping that everything would go as smooth as possible and you grab your best friend’s hand, taking a deep breath to diminish the nerves.

☾ .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

You take your place in the middle chair between your parents, behind the curtain called the terasala, which was hiding Marc from your view and the ceremony starts. You watch as your parents wash his feet and offer him your hand. Marc states his promises after accepting your hand and you feel your eyes tearing up again, listening to his soft sweet voice.

The priest calls the auspicious time as cumin and jaggery paste is smeared on your hand. You lift your hand over the curtain until you feel Marc’s soft curls under your hand and you feel his hand on your head. The curtain drops and you see Marc for the first time, wearing a silk white kurta and dhoti with the same amulet tied around his forehead. You grin at him as rose petals cascade over the both of you.

All you could focus on is Marc’s beautiful deep set eyes and how you are doing this so that you could spend the rest of your living days staring into those adoring eyes. Those eyes flashed to Steven and then to Jake and back again to Marc. You wanted all of them, the good, the bad and the ugly. You never wanted anything more in your life.

He sends you a small wink as the both of you lower your hands and the priest hands him the mangalsutra. Yellow rice rains around you and him as the music around you crescendos.

Marc leans in and ties the sacred yellow thread smeared with haldi around your neck with three knots.

“I love you, I love you so much.” he whispers.

“I love you too.” you say as tears run down your face, the feeling of peace settling in you as Marc seals the eternal action with an unceremonious kiss on your forehead.

☾ .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

Translations:

Hermano: Brother

Kippah: A kippah, yarmulke, or koppel is a brimless cap, usually made of cloth, traditionally worn by Jewish males to fulfill the customary requirement that the head be covered.

Ketubah: A ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract.

Chuppah: A canopy under which the bride and groom stand during a Jewish wedding ceremony.

Mazel tov: "Mazel tov" or "mazal tov" is a Jewish phrase used to express congratulations for a happy and significant occasion or event.

Gorintaku: AKA henna. Temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes.

Nakshi vaddanam: This ornament is worn on the belly of the bride. In earlier days, this belt had a lot of significance as it was a symbol showing the woman’s child-bearing abilities. The Vaddanam would often be designed with precious and semi-precious beautiful stones. Most often, this belt would be carved with different images of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and her consort

Papidi billa: “Papidi billa”(maang tikka) is a piece of jewelry worn in the middle of parting of the hair and is meant for adorning the forehead.

Saree: A sari or saree is a women's garment from the Indian subcontinent, that consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a robe, with one end tied to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole (shawl), baring a part of the midriff

Kanna: Darling

Mandapam: A wedding Mandap is a mandap (covered structure with pillars) temporarily erected for the purpose of a Hindu or Jain wedding. The main wedding ceremonies take place under the mandap.

Terasala: Tera means curtain and sela is cloth. So, it literally means a cloth used as a curtain, between the bride and the groom.

Kurta: A loose collarless shirt of a type worn by people in South Asia

Dhoti: A garment worn by male Hindus, consisting of a piece of material tied around the waist and extending to cover most of the legs.

Mangalsutra: In many parts of India a pendant necklace — called a mangalsutra, or “auspicious thread,” is tied around a Hindu bride's neck during the wedding ceremony, a symbol that the couple is bound in matrimony and an indication of the bride's new status as a married woman

Tagging: @pakhiya @brekkers-desigirl @wordacadabra @ahookedheroespureheart @swiggy-needs-mental-help @mintpurplemnm @soumya-13 @softieekayy

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princesserica84 · 1 year

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Happy New Year my friends!

Hey humans how is everyone doing?

I know I’ve been a little MIA for the last while. In May, I got an amazing job that I love. My career is my life and I am okay with that at this time.

But I miss you all and have not forgotten that all of you played a part in getting me through the worst 2 years of my life. At first it was just the Harry Potter/Romione community but it slowly grew to a massive fandom family as you all slowly turned me into a giant geek, this family became my only source of happiness while I was alone in my apartment for a year. Even when I felt like I was drowning, you all kept me floating. Thank you so much. I can’t express it properly.

There is no way I will be able to tag everyone but a huge shout out to the following people. Each of you supported me in different ways. Some of you simply messaged me and made sure I was okay, one of you invited me onto your podcast and changed everything (Santino)(seriously this is all his fault), one of you became my platonic soulmate who I could talk to about anything with literally no filter (Jess). Two of you started a fucking podcast with me (Jess/Megha). One of you was a strong support beam that talked to me everyday, asked if I was okay, called me when I was crying, made me blush, made me laugh, and talked to me about anything (HM).

@knightandbooks @headcanonsandmore @infinitywizard1207 @vulpixserpens

@albusgellertalways @the-little-fox-in-the-box @divagonzo @thefandompixie @hillnerd

New podcast episodes coming soon now that I spent all my money on a new computer. Hopefully get around to writing some more too.

I love you all. Thank you for saving my life.

Happy new year!

#princesserica84 #personal #romione besties #happy new year #2023 #friends

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rockislandadultreads · 5 months

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First Novels Exploring Social Media

A Burning by Megha Majumdar

Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. PT Sir is an opportunistic gym teacher who hitches his aspirations to a right-wing political party, and finds that his own ascent becomes linked to Jivan's fall. Lovely - an irresistible outcast whose exuberant voice and dreams of glory fill the novel with warmth and hope and humor - has the alibi that can set Jivan free, but it will cost her everything she holds dear.

Taut, symphonic, propulsive, and riveting from its opening lines, A Burning has the force of an epic while being so masterfully compressed it can be read in a single sitting.

Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler

On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, a young woman snoops through her boyfriend's phone and makes a startling discovery: he's an anonymous internet conspiracy theorist, and a popular one at that. Already fluent in internet fakery, irony, and outrage, she's not exactly shocked by the revelation. Actually, she's relieved—he was always a little distant—and she plots to end their floundering relationship while on a trip to the Women's March in DC. But this is only the first in a series of bizarre twists that expose a world whose truths are shaped by online lies.

Suddenly left with no reason to stay in New York and increasingly alienated from her friends and colleagues, our unnamed narrator flees to Berlin, embarking on her own cycles of manipulation in the deceptive spaces of her daily life, from dating apps to expat meetups, open-plan offices to bureaucratic waiting rooms. She begins to think she can't trust anyone - shouldn't the feeling be mutual?

People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

Followed by Millions, Watched by One

To her adoring fans, Emmy Jackson, aka @the_mamabare, is the honest “Instamum” who always tells it like it is.

To her skeptical husband, a washed-up novelist who knows just how creative Emmy can be with the truth, she is a breadwinning powerhouse chillingly brilliant at monetizing the intimate details of their family life.

To one of Emmy’s dangerously obsessive followers, she’s the woman that has everything—but deserves none of it.

As Emmy’s marriage begins to crack under the strain of her growing success and her moral compass veers wildly off course, the more vulnerable she becomes to a very real danger circling ever closer to her family.

The List by Yomi Adegoke

Ola Olajide, a celebrated journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is set to marry the love of her life in one month’s time. Young, beautiful, and successful—she and her fiancé Michael are considered the “couple goals” of their social network and seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: “Oh my god, have you seen The List?”

It began as a crowdsourced collection of names and somehow morphed into an anonymous account posting allegations on social media. Ola would usually be the first to support such a list—she’d retweet it, call for the men to be fired, write article after article. Except this time, Michael’s name is on it.

#debut novel #mystery thriller #fiction #social media #reading recommendations #reading recs #book recommendations #book recs #library books #tbr #tbr pile #to read #booklr #book tumblr #book blog #library blog #readers advisory

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alj4890 · 2 years

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Hello there, I love your writings specially the way you write liam's character and so I had an ask, whenever I listen to Champange Problems by Taylor Swift, I imagine Riley denying Liam's proposal for marriage. It just gives me that royal feeling you know, I would like to request you to write a short excerpt on this scenario. For her personal reasons, Riley, turning Liam's proposal down. I hope it isn't too much to ask for. Thankyou.

I can see why that song made you think of them. It is filled with TRR angst! 😂 I love it when songs make us not only think of our favorite Choices stories and characters but also help in inspiring fan fics for them. I have started a list of songs that I have saved over the years that remind me of certain pairings/storylines. This one is definitely going under The Royal Romance section 😉

I'm making this first person from Riley's point of view for this particular prompt and having it like she is talking directly to us. Thanks so much again @megha-graphy ❤ hope you enjoy it. This is the perfect prompt to get me back into the swing of writing again now that everything is getting back to normal.

@gkittylove99 @krsnlove @kingliam2019 @texaskitten30 @yourmajesty09 @mom2000aggie @ofpixelsandscribbles @twinkleallnight @lodberg @amandablink @neotericthemis @mm2305 @sfb123 @tessa-liam. @moodmusicmonday @choicesficwriterscreations

Rating PG for a word or two.

Song inspiration: Champagne Problems

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Champagne Problems

Why??? What was she thinking? How could she do that to Liam?

I'm sure those are the questions revolving in everyone's mind who know what happened. They certainly have been the very ones that I have asked myself every single night since this began, along with a few others.

Why did they have to come into my bar that night? What was it about Liam's actions that prompted Maxwell to ask me of all people to come to Cordonia? How did it get to this point? Why didn't I see it sooner?

Why did I let this happen?

Am I the villain in my own story? I guess in a way I am. I can try to blame others like Constantine. Maybe even Madeleine. But no one made me say it. No one made me cause that expression of pain in Liam's face.

I did this.

Perhaps I could, yes I think I should. Let me start at the beginning. Then maybe you will at least see why I did what I did.

Maybe I will finally understand it myself. I really don't know how it ended like it did.

It's just...*sigh* I...

Forget it. Let's start from the night I met the men who had a hand in changing my life forever.

A year ago...

There are few things that can leave me speechless and on this particular night, I was struck nearly dumb from one such man. I don't think I've ever seen a man more handsome than this one. No wonder he was the one the bachelor party was for.

What girl wouldn't snatch him up as fast as she could? Those blue eyes of his alone are enough to cause heartfelt sighs. Add on his charm, that body of his, that hint of bashfulness. Ugh. No wonder I stayed out all night with him.

Who could refuse him anything when he asked for nothing?

So...lack of sleep, nearly swooning over this real life Prince Charming, and the fact that this seemed like a once in a lifetime opportunity (I mean, is it really once in a lifetime? I doubt this happens even in a thousand years!) I said, yes, to Maxwell's offer.

Not only is it a free trip to Europe, it's a chance for romance and adventure. Who wouldn't agree to something like this?! Right? Surely I'm not the only person who wouldn't even pause to think about it.

If only I had taken a moment to think it through.

To be honest, I didn't really know what I was getting myself into. I didn't think that the end game to all this was a marriage proposal. I mean, I knew that was what was supposed to happen. I guess...I guess I simply refused to acknowledge that it would be me Liam would propose to. Maybe I thought it would all work out.

I mean, if it's meant to be then it will happen, right? All the feelings will be there. The moment will be perfect. There won't be any doubts.

Won't it be like that?

*Sigh*

It should have. I can't believe I did that to...let's get back to the story.

That first night in Cordonia was pure magic. The palace's ballroom was something straight out of all my fairytale fantasies! The people were gorgeous in their costumes. Liam looked like he had stepped out of the movies! That silver mask highlighted those mesmerizing blue eyes of his. Our game of tag after the ball was so freaking cute.

I can still remember how he looked at me as if I was the one who had stepped out of a dream. He was absolutely adorable. I had to kiss him. With the costumes, the setting, the way he touched my cheek...how could I not sink fully into this romantic atmosphere?

Then his worry that he would hurt me in the end. Liam hurt me? *Bitter laugh* If only that had been the case.

If only my heart was the one broken.

After that night, things kinda turned into a competition. It was always one, but I guess I focused on that aspect of it instead of really looking at what the prize was.

I should have. I should have realized that I wasn't taking part in some stupid game. I was playing with people's emotions. I was going to affect a country! I was going to hurt so many.

So many.

Liam.

Drake.

Maxwell.

Hana.

Olivia.

Tariq.

Madeleine.

Bertrand.

Maybe even Regina.

I can't believe I ended up the villain.

*clears throat*

Anyway, while fighting to win top spot in all those ridiculous contests, I got to know Liam, Drake, Maxwell, and Hana. They were all so, I guess lost is the word I'm looking for. It's like none of them have ever had a normal life. I was their chance to experience freedom. Sorta. I mean, can one really be free in this type of environment?

Liam and I would sometimes sneak off alone. I never could resist kissing him in these moments. The way he held me in his arms. *sigh*. He made it so easy to fall in love.

Then Drake and I started to do the same. Just the two of us. I started to see why this commoner was so disillusioned with the life he was living. His troubles touched something in my heart.

I should have just walked away. Told him I was there for Liam only. But no. I was so sure I could handle all this. All these unexpected feelings.

Why did I let him kiss me after the mess with Tariq? Why did I chase him down at the Beaumont's to tell him I had feelings for both him and Liam? That right there should have been a huge red flag!

I'm such an idiot.

And Hana! She'd never had a friend before. She'd never had someone say how great she was. She didn't know how to handle her feelings.

Why didn't I see they went further than mere friendship?

So, as you know from all the news articles that came out, I was caught nearly naked in the arms of Tariq. Liam chose Madeleine the night of his Coronation. And I was hauled off to the airport. I guess I was banished.

Things would have been made right if I had just gotten on that damn plane.

But no. I was talked into returning by the Beaumont Brothers. I was then given the chance to be Liam's love in secret. He made it sound exciting and romantic.

Am I a masochist? Why would I go back for months of insults? Months of trying to win back a prince turned king? Why would I then develop feelings for yet another one of my friends?

How screwed up am I?

Poor Maxwell. Forced to have me as his doll to dress up for every event. I shouldn't have sneaked into his tent that night in Paris. He might have then continued to think of me as nothing more than a friend.

But I needed him and his never ending optimism and support. Nothing was harder than trying to prove I belonged with this group of nobles. I was so tired of my messed up reputation.

Maybe I deserved the scandal. Didn't I walk the fine line of a scandalous woman with men other than Tariq?

Yeah. I think, yeah, I did.

Did I still want Liam? Was I only doing this as a way to prove that not only could I get him but that I could restore my name? My reputation? Rub it in their faces that I, a simple American waitress, was worthy to be queen?

Queen. How did I remain blind to the fact that I was nowhere near capable enough to be queen of a nation? I don't know the first thing about Cordonia's government. I hardly make sense when discussing America's! I slept through my classes in school that taught all that.

And yet, I dared to think I was the right person for Liam. For Cordonia.

No one deserves someone like me, I'm a phony. A mere villain in too expensive designer dresses.

*head drops in hands*

You know what happened next. I kept all these people around me, making them think I was the best. Making them fall even harder for me. I even had Olivia, someone who was in love with Liam, believing I was what he deserved!

*tears begin to fall.*

What you don't know is that Liam told his father to make it right because he...he....

That last night in New York.

I know you know about Liam ending his engagement to Madeleine. I'm sure you know why he did it. You saw Tariq taking the blame for everything that happened, making me innocent once more in the eyes of the world. What you don't know is that Constantine orchestrated it all.

He knew I wasn't good enough for Liam. He knew I was the last person on earth who should be given power over people's lives.

*sobs*

Loved me. Would have chosen me from the very beginning.

And that last night in New York with Lady Liberty as our only witness, he proposed.

To me.

And I...

I...

Said.

*deep breath*

No.

Why, you might ask. Why would I refuse a man, one of the best men I know? Why would I deliberately break his heart? Why didn't I tell him sooner that I didn't feel the same for him? Why did I let him propose?

I don't know. I kept thinking when it happens I'll know who I love. I really thought I loved him. I mean, I do. Who wouldn't love Liam? But to return a love like his, one of such complete adoration. Devotion. A love with one's entire heart laid before you.

I didn't have that. I had feelings for him. Drake. Maxwell. Feelings I shouldn't have if I was meant to marry and spend my life with him.

And I mean, come on. Do I look like queen material? At any point in my story did I look like I deserved any of what I was given, much less the chance to rule a nation?

Nope. Not one bit.

I was selfish. I was self-absorbed. I only thought of the fun parts. The competition. Me winning. Me taking Liam from Madeleine. Me showing everyone I was better than what I actually was.

Me. Me. Me.

I really am the villain of my own story.

*wipes tears*

So, you're probably wondering what happened next. I ended up saying goodbye to everyone. I couldn't be with any of them, not after the realization that my heart was too stupid to choose between them.

Liam, too good for this world Liam, offered me a chance to have a home in Cordonia as a freaking duchess! Who does that? Can you even begin to imagine the type of love this man must have after I refused to marry him??? I can't. I know I don't have that within me. I wouldn't give my ex anything much less a home and better life.

I at least had the decency to say no to that too.

Liam left. They all did. I didn't stay in New York. I was afraid that I might see them again if they returned for U.N. visits. I erased all their numbers then changed mine before I left town.

No need to remind them of sadness. Broken hearts.

How awful I ended up treating them.

I moved to Reno. I waitress at one of the smaller casinos. There's no chance a king and nobles will come here. They'd go to Las Vegas before thinking of coming to Reno. I have a pretty decent apartment. I've made a couple of friends. Even been out on some dates. Nothing too serious, which is good.

I still keep up with Cordonian news. Liam recently announced his engagement to a noble from a nearby country. The way they look in photographs let's me know it is a love match. They each have the biggest smiles on their faces when they look at one another.

Hana has even been seen on the arm of a handsome noble that I remember meeting once or twice. She too seems to have given him her heart.

Maxwell is now a writer. His latest book is being turned into a movie. I was a little scared when I heard he was back in America, but he is spending his time in Hollywood. He's got a ton of actresses and models wanting his attention.

I don't know anything about how Drake is. I usually see him in the background of photos. Hopefully he's happy. Hopefully he found someone else to give his heart to.

Madeleine has been spending most of her time in the U.K., at her father's duchy. I guess she's okay.

Olivia is another one I don't hear much about. I hope Liam's new engagement doesn't hurt her more than the other did.

Tariq was granted a pardon of sorts from Liam. Maybe he can go home soon and live the life he once had.

Bertrand ended up marrying Drake's sister. They seem to be doing well if the few pictures and articles I've read are anything to go by.

Regina has moved on now that Constantine is dead. She is probably helping plan Liam's wedding to his new love.

They've all gone on without me. My part in their lives was brief and I pray that it didn't do any lasting damage. I never wanted to hurt them. Never planned it.

But I never stopped it from happening either.

*sigh*

I guess that's it. I think I did the right thing by walking away from everyone and everything that came from my brief time in Cordonia.

Didn't I?

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Eid 2022: Muslim Books Wrap-up and Review Part i

we've almost made it through ramadan, so with eid coming up, i figure i'd list out some of the recently published books (2017 to present) with muslim main characters i've read over the year with spoiler-free reviews. young adult and lgbtq muslim fiction reviewed in part ii!

these books represent a wide spectrum of the muslim experience. from practicing, non-practicing, or questioning one's faith to spanning cultures, nationalities, and ethnic origins from across the globe. and we're only scratching the surface. some thoughts:

contemporary fiction/poetry:

bless the daughter raised by a voice in her head (2022/warsan shire) - this poetry collection by ms. shire (somali-british) was so moving and gripping. poems about womanhood, trauma, racism, migration. all told through the backdrop of this somali muslim family. *chef's kiss*

home fire (2017/kamila shamsie) - winner of the women's prize and a longlist for the man booker prize. yes, i know it touches upon themes of terrorism but stay with me here. reimagined greek classics are all the rage nowadays, so here we have a re-telling of antigone but from the perspective of a group of young south asian/pakistani muslims in the uk.

exit west (2017/mohsin hamed) - a shortlister for the man booker prize. such a unique take on migration and refugees with elements of magical realism. this speculative fiction novella follows a couple from an unnamed city escaping war and moving from country to country. a quick read with beautiful imagery/writing.

a burning (2020/megha majumdar) - an indian muslim teenager makes an offhand comment on facebook and gets swept up in a govt investigation following the aftermath of a terrorist attack. this one stays with you. super relevant given modi/bjp’s india.

a woman is no man (2019/etaf rum *tw domestic violence) - oh the woes of generational trauma and how hard it can be to break free. this novel is told from the pov of three generations of palestinian women from the same family, diving into themes of a woman's place in society, abuse, trauma, and shame. enjoyed it, but i do wish we got a little more perspective from fareeda (the grandmother).

the beauty of your face (2020/sahar mustafah *tw: school shooting, gun violence) - this novel takes place during a shooting at an islamic girls school in the chicago area. but it's interspersed with the story of the principal, a palestinian american woman and her family growing up as immigrants in the us. i actually found her life story to be a lot more compelling than the actual school shooting chapters, which felt reductive.

the stationary shop (2019/marjan kamali) - just a lovely little story about a persian woman and her lost love, spanning the course of 60 years in both iran and the us. partly told through prose and partly told through letters, this bittersweet tale stuck with me til the very end.

fantasy/dystopian:

the city of brass (2017/sa chakraborty) - book 1 of the daevabad trilogy. super enjoyable read, fantastic world building with various elements from cultures across the muslim world. and of one the main leads is an unabashed, practicing muslim too? sign me up!

the bird king (2019/g. willow wilson) - gww of ms. marvel fame sets up this beautifully vivid world of moorish spain during the inquisition and combines it with mythological creatures from the region (think jinns and more!) the novel does drag in the middle but otherwise it's an immersive experience.

i hope you get this message (2019/farah naz rishi) - the world is about to end (think aliens!) and these three teens need to get their respective acts together before that happens. i ended up really invested in certain characters (adeem - pakistani muslim boy and his friendship with cate) and them navigating complex family dynamics. not exactly dystopian but more of a contemporary novel feel. wish there was a stronger ending but enjoyed the journey.

we hunt the flame (2019/hafsah faizal) - so we're not treading new ground in terms of fantasy tropes and story here, but the setting and characters are worth the read for exploring the mythology and lore of the arab world. the story follows a young huntress disguised as a man and the forces/friends/loves she meets on the way. a solid first effort.

graphic novels:

huda f are you (2021/huda fahmy) - such a cute coming of age, graphic novel about a egyptian american girl trying to fit in high school in dearborn, michigan. very clever and wholesome. (it's from the same creator as the "yes, i'm hot in this" webcomic. she also has a short graphic novel on marriage called "that can be arranged.")

#muslim books #muslim authors #eid 2022 #book reviews #book recommendations #fantasy books #contemporary fiction #post ramadan reading #poetry

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hellooo queen megha i wanted to give you a brief reading update also for any of your followers that care to follow along lol so i read rock paper scissors and it was okaaay the plot was good but the writing was kind of cringey at times like i don’t know how that got past an editor lol but anyway i then decided to try another book called that sometimes i lie and that i just finished last night and i really liked it. it had a really good plot i think and had an unreliable narrator which is one of my favorite narrative devices and i think it’s also being made into a series or something too but anywayyy i wanted to suggest those to you if you haven’t read them and see what you’ve read recently! also PS I hope you’re doing well 🤍

idk how it got past the editor SCREAM KSJDJEJEJ and ooh I've heard good things about Alice Feeney so I'm excited to try sometimes i lie!!

#I'm doing great!! Hope you guys are too!! Sending hugs to the bebe <333 #wonderful mutuals 💖#you ask for the tab*#catie tag #book recs*

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JJ Crowns Selected Majestic Writing Personality For Pencraft Legends Writing Contest - 2024

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Now In this “Pencraft Legends Writing Contest - 2024” We Selected Best 3 Winners (1st Winner :- Meghaa Mundhra, 2nd Winner :- Syeda Sarah Irram, 3rd Winner :- Anupama Rathi) and the result decided by our great judge Mr. Sharad SP Jain Sir. And in this competition, it’s not about winning or losing. What truly matters is the effort and dedication of all the Participants that they put into it.

To all the writers who have given their valuable time to share some touch of innovation through writing and enhance the beauty of this virtual Awardees show, JJ Crowns team has promoted all of them, hoping for their continued improvement.

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More than often, my grandfather

told me a story about how the

sunset was just god spilling

champagne on the dress the sky

wore to her evening party. On a

Friday night in Bar Stock Exchange,

my date doesn't get this joke. He

tells me poets are weird, so I don't

tell him the meaning of my name.

Megha means rain cloud. I was

a gypsy of the sky, Kalidasa's

favourite messenger. Every blemish

on my skin is a love story. Ask me

and I'll tell you how when a meteor

fell on the earth, he wept. So the

moon borrowed his craters and

wore them on her face. Called them

freckles. I'm dancing with the

next boy in my best friend's cabin

to Radiohead and he calls me a

slaughterhouse. Your opinions cut

through like razor blades and I

don't get why you have to write

about strong women all the time.

Chew gum, because I am one. My

grandfather raised me believing that

girls weren't delicate daisies they

were grenade showers. But here

we go again, his digits in the bin.

The boy I kissed in the car doesn't

get why grandfather told me that

when you fall in love, the stars will

know. He says I'm such a goner

for being a hopeless romantic so

I ditch him for my open window.

You don't know what my view is.

Nobody does. I see magic so wild

it sweeps me off my feet. Before I

met you, I almost gave up on love

the way boys gave up on me. And

then you came along, and I

started counting sheep to fall asleep.

Till I led them all to you, and

then I knew.

My grandfather once told me

when you fall in love, the stars will know.

That night, we stand in your

balcony, and wait for a comet

to pass.

Take that as a sign, you

say. "I wrote you a poem so pretty,

a star fell down to read it."

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The History of Incense Sticks: From Ancient Times to Modern Day

The Hindi word for incense sticks is Agarbatti. These are natural fresheners that are made from traditional ingredients and are burned to release fragrant aromas. These natural sticks are made from Ayurvedic ingredients that have been around for centuries. It is used in many religious and spiritual rituals around the globe.

What are the ingredients for making incense sticks?

Incense sticks made in India are made with traditional ayurvedic ingredients. Megha Aromatics is India's top incense stick exporter. Recycled temple flowers are used to make our natural sticks. They are then thrown in holy rivers. All-natural sticks are dipped with organic essential oils, making them ideal for the environment.

Relax your mind and revive your body with the soothing natural scents. You can choose from 6 different natural scents for your agarbatti. Each year, we recycle tons of temple flowers to give them a new lease of life as wellness products. These products are perfect for Pooja and Yoga, Meditation, or simply relaxing on Sunday mornings.

Burning incense sticks benefits In India, incense sticks are considered auspicious for certain festivals. There are many benefits to aromatherapy from using incense sticks. You can't help but feel the positive energy, whether you want to aromatize your whole home or just meditate.

For fresh, aromatic air Incense sticks give off a fresh, recharging aroma when they are burned. The scents it releases quickly replace unpleasant odors in the home. They can be used as a natural freshener and have a wonderful fragrance that instantly lifts your mood.

Reduces tension and stress Incense sticks are a great way to reduce stress and tension. Many spiritual leaders love it. It reduces anxiety and slows the heart rate, which leads to a calmer disposition. After a session, people who use incense often experience positive energy. It can help to dissolve emotional blocks and increase happiness.

Encourages creativity Creative thinking is stimulated by the use of fragrances like patchouli, lavender, forestwood, jasmine, and rose. You can enjoy writing or painting by simply lighting an incense stick. Incense sticks can improve cognitive functions and increase mental awareness. We are incense-sticks exporter in India. Our fragrances are natural and organic, so you can enjoy them while you indulge in art. These sticks are designed to stimulate and enhance new ideas.

Increases sleep quality One of the most popular meditation practices is to light candles to calm the mind. This helps you relax and get to sleep. Burning incense sticks at your home can help ease stress and allow you to sleep well.

Feel fresh throughout the day A natural incense stick emits smoke that is not polluting the environment. We make agarbatti at Vijayshree that are 100% organic, charcoal-free and handcrafted with love and care. Our sandalwood incense sticks are made naturally and have a fresh, invigorating smell. This aroma acts as an air freshener. This incense can be used to start your day by lighting it. You will feel refreshed throughout the day.

Reducing tension and improving mood Incense sticks can be used as a natural stress relief. Our patchouli sticks contain vital ingredients. Patchouli incense is one with an exotic, warm aroma. It soothes stressed nerves and gives you a sense of satisfaction. You will feel safe and secure in the enchantment of the smoke. It can be used to boost your mood and energy during stressful times.

Megha Aromatics Incense Sticks

By reusing sacred temple flowers, we make Vijayshree Golden incense sticks by dipping them into natural essential oils.

What makes our sticks different from others?

100% organic

Charcoal is not allowed

Made with love

Recycled temple flowers

Hand-dipped with natural essential oils

Scents that are both invigorating and therapeutic

Non-pollutant smoke

All of our products are made by women from less fortunate sections of society. Empowerment and environment are two sides of the same coin at our company. The women not only earn extra money, but they also bring positivity and goodwill to the temples.

Our three pillars, which make us one of India's top incense stick manufacturers and exporter, are temple waste management, women empowerment and cleaning the rivers. This is the core of our company.

Our mission is to eliminate religious waste from our country. We are collecting rose petals and other floral fragrances that have long since passed to make an assortment of handmade and organic incense products.

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