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carpisuns · 1 year
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theOrEticalLy . if I opened commissions at some point. would there be. a smackerel of interest . ??
#i have never opened them bc it’s intimidating and I don’t know how to price things!!#but mostly bc i work full time w a good salary so I don’t really need side things to make money#like it feels selfish to suggest that people should pay me to make fanart?? When#a) I already do that for free bc i enjoy it lol#and b) there are so many creators out there who are struggling to make ends meet#and I am privileged enough to generally not have to worry about that#this would be just like extra spending money to fund my scented candle habit DHDJDN#and the clothes I just bought while trying to Discover My Vibe and Finally Be Myself (at age 28 lol)#also tbh it would likely be reinvested in other commissions bc I buy commissions fairly often lol#anyway. idk the idea of commissions always sounded cool but also guilt inducing and scary#it feels weird and silly bc it would make me have to take my art seriously if that makes sense??#like me saying ‘I think I’m good enough at art that people would buy it from me.’ that feels so bold and like. arrogant or something dhjsjd#coming from me I mean. just a silly little guy who still struggles to draw human limbs properly#ok I’m thinking about how I’d have to make a commission sheet and put a dollar sign on my art and I’m aaaaaaa#and I’d have to execute exactly what people want and what if I can’t!!!#omg ok maybe noT help lol#well im not committing to anything rn im simply. asking a question while the dash is asleep and then running off to bed seeya#i think part of me always wanted to try commissions to see if I could be a Real Artist about it ??#and potentially end up with like. Portfolio pieces ??#why I would need an art portfolio I don’t know. I am an editor. What do I think I will be doing here#ppl left comments on my animatic that have been giving me crazy what if thoughts. sit down#don’t look at me#ohhh swirly brain thoughts I need to sleep
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ageofbajabule · 1 month
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Miracle
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Alt!Jake Kiszka x Female Reader
Word Count: 6.8 K
Warnings: Drug use (marijuana, coke), Alcohol consumption, Partying, Oral Sex (F! & M! Receiving) Unprotected Sex, Depression, Abandonment, Lying, Crying, Arguing, Fluff.
Author’s Note: Please note that this is an Alternate Universe! And it is fiction, if any of the warnings are potentially triggering to you then I suggest you move along and avoid this fic. (Also, please note that I would never ever depict any of the guys to be like this. We don’t know who they truly are and again this is simply fanfiction.) This is inspired by Bad Omens song Miracle off of their The Death of Peace of Mind album. Also picture credit to the lovely @holybananafuck she did an absolutely stunning job on bringing Miracle Jake to life🤍
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Going to parties wasn’t typically your vibe. However your dorm roommates bribed you into going as it was the first big party since coming back from summer break. You would much rather be at home listening to your favorite bands, or painting your next masterpiece. You had taken it upon yourself to get a degree in Art and Philosophy. In hopes to become an Art teacher or a tattoo artist.
You didn’t need a degree of course to be a tattoo artist, but learning different techniques in art helped your creative mind. You had started an apprenticeship at your favorite tattoo shop. Abby had taken you under her wing to train you, she absolutely loved your portfolio. You had already been teaching yourself since your senior year of high school.
You had purchased a tattooing machine set, an insane amount of ink, needles, and of course tattooable practice skin. Abby had said within the next year you could have all of the training necessary completed before becoming an official tattoo artist for her shop. Getting the degree was a back up plan in case your tattooing career didn’t end up working out for you.
After getting ready, you had finally opted on wearing a red lace bodysuit, paired with black ripped jeans, and your Doc Martens. You grabbed your black and gray flannel as well, putting it on as the early fall was a little chilly. Being satisfied with how you looked, you and your friends left. The party thankfully wasn’t at a frat house, instead at Xavier’s house that his parents left him for the weekend.
You typically hung out with what others would typically say is “alternative people”. And there was nothing wrong with that, you liked the people you surround yourself with. It was a comfortable friend group you had come to know. However tonight there was a new face at this party, one you hadn’t seen before. Yeah you never went to parties, but you still almost knew everyone from going out bowling.
Walking past the mysterious man, you had pulled your friend Maddy to the side.
“Who is he?” You grabbed a cup making yourself a vodka soda.
She giggled softly, “That is Jake… He’s majoring in music I believe. And he’s been trying to get his band going… But other than that, there isn’t much to tell about him. All I’ve heard is that he’s good in bed.” She smirked, making herself a drink.
You weren’t really looking to have a hook up. But he drew you in, and couldn’t put a finger as to why. You nodded, taking a sip from your drink.
“However, I don’t think he’s one to settle down… Guess he likes the party life.” She shrugged.
Maddy ventured off to find her boyfriend while you stood off the side, watching Jake from a distance. He wasn’t that tall, but he was gorgeous. His hair rested just upon his shoulders, a chestnut brown. Tattoos traveling all over his arms, his shirt was a little torn by his chest revealing a chest piece to you. His hands adorned with rings, and his ears gauged, a small hoop in his nostril and an eyebrow ring.
He was your type, but you tried to steer away because most times it didn’t end well for you. But your feet were telling you otherwise and suddenly you were in front of him.
He turned to face you, smiling softly.
One look at your eyes, and I cave in…
“Sorry, Hi. I’m Y/N…” You said shyly, sticking your hand out.
He chuckled softly, shaking your hand. You could feel the calluses on his hands. A guitar player perhaps. “I’m Jake, it’s nice to meet you.”
“I’ve never seen you around before? Are you friends with Xavier?”
He raised an eyebrow to you, “Yeah, good friends actually. Although it's funny, cause I’ve never seen you around before…”
You felt your cheeks warm, “I’m not typically one to party often.”
“A shame, it's nice to see such a pretty girl…” He mumbled, but you caught on.
You blushed, shaking your head lightly, “I’m not pretty. You’re just saying that.”
“I mean it…” He looked up at you with a twinkle in his eyes. He pulled a rolled joint from his flannel front pocket. “Wanna smoke?”
You nodded, as he led the way to the backyard of the noisy house. He sat down in front of the bonfire that was lit, weirdly enough no one was out back. So it was just the two of you. He placed the joint between his lips, bringing a lighter to light the end of it. Once it was lit, he took a couple puffs before handing it over to you.
You smiled softly, saying a thank you to him as you took a couple hits. Coughing slightly, you passed it back to him. “So tell me a bit about yourself.” He spoke with a bit of raspiness to his voice.
“Well, I’m attending university to get a degree in Art and Philosophy. While also doing an apprenticeship at my favorite tattoo shop. I hope to be a tattoo artist, and my sponsor thinks if I keep doing what I’m doing I’ll land a position for myself in no time.” You smiled softly, running your hand along your thighs nervously.
Jake nodded and smiled taking in what you had told him. “That’s amazing. I’ll have to check your work out sometime.” He smiled, taking a drag from the joint.
“So what about you?” You pulled the joint from his hand. He smirked softly.
“Music major, although I’m trying to get a band going with my brothers.” He grinned, shaking his head.
“A band, that’s really cool. Do you guys play often?” You took a drag, starting to feel the effects now.
“We have some gigs lined up to play at bars. Nothing crazy.” He shrugged, taking the joint back, finishing it off.
“You should see us sometime.”
“I’d like that…” You smiled softly.
The rest of the night you and Jake completely hit it off. The two of you had a lot more in common than you thought. And Maddy wasn’t lying when she said he was a party dude. The two of you played pong most of the night and kept winning every game. Eventually the two of you ventured off walking around the streets of the local frat homes as parties were starting to die out.
“Uh, did you want me to walk you back to your dorm?” He asked nervously.
“You don’t have too. I’m sure you want to get back to yours.” You felt your cheeks flush.
“No, I want to make sure you get back safely.” He smiled at you.
“Okay, it's just a couple blocks this way.” You smiled softly as you pointed in the direction.
He made sure to stay on your side, keeping you from stumbling into the street. As the two of you were still a bit drunk from your night out.
After a bit of walking you finally reach your dorm building as he walks with you up to your dorm room. Right outside your door.
“Well this is it.” You smiled at him.
He smiled softly, “Well I’ll leave you to it. It was nice meeting you Y/N.”
“You too Jake. I had fun tonight…”
“Uh, do you want to trade numbers?” His cheeks flushed.
You nodded, handing him your phone, as he switched yours out with his. After putting in your number, he finished putting his in yours.
“I’d like to get together again.” You grinned at him.
“Yeah of course. Have to get you to come see a gig.” He chuckled.
Then he leaned in closely, your breath starting to speed up as your lips touched. His lips are soft, satin and warm. It was a sweet small kiss.
One taste of the life, now I crave it
Then he pulled away, “Fuck. I’m sorry…” He chuckled nervously.
“No! It’s okay…” You blushed. “It would probably be best to leave it at that…”
He nodded, backing away slowly. “I’ll see you around love.” He said in a playful British accent.
After the small goodbye you retreated into your now empty dorm. You figured your roommates would be out for the rest of the evening and return in the late morning. So you decided to text Jake.
You: Thanks for walking me home. I appreciate it. And I’d love to see you play one night.☺️
Jake⚔️: Of course, I wouldn't have let you walk back all by yourself. And definitely! We have one coming up soon.
And that was the last you heard from Jake… You would reach out for the next few weeks hoping to hear back from him. But he completely ignored your messages. Maddy had told you that he probably wanted a hook up and since he didn’t get any he just dropped you.
You heard of him attending parties, and pretty much picking any chick he could find and leaving the party with them not too long after. Maddy had told you, she saw him snorting coke right off some chick's breasts the other night at a party. Making you see red, why were you even remotely upset?
Because you felt the two of you had a connection? But, maybe you had misjudged him.
It was Halloween weekend. All sorts of parties were going on this weekend so you were bound to run into Jake at one of them. You had different costumes to choose from. And the first night out you opted into a slutty nurse. (How original.)
Maddy helped pull your costume together by applying fake blood to it, and making sure your boobs perked out. You had gone for a dark makeup look and grabbed your wristlet. “Tonight, just forget about him! Clearly he’s missing out.” Maddy smiled at you softly.
“Don’t worry, I’m over it.” You lied through your teeth as you spoke. You weren’t over it, you still thought about how soft his lips were. How the two of you connected over music and wrecked ships. He was different to you…
Upon arriving at Xavier's house Maddy had left your side going and found Travis right away as she always did. You rolled your eyes playfully and went to the keg to get yourself a cup. You eyed around seeing if there was any sign of Jake. But alas no luck.
You ventured around, participating in drinking games as well as taking shots as you got further into the party.
Then you heard a familiar laugh, your ears perked up following the sound.
Coming to the outside balcony you see Jake dressed in a pirate costume with his arm wrapped around another girl, as he does a line off the table. You felt your blood boil…
It’s not too late to die for a reason
Jake’s eyes traveled towards you after he hit his line. His eyes widened as they locked with yours. You sucked your teeth nodding at him raising your cup then taking a long sip from it. Walking away from the scene, making way towards the bathroom down the hall.
Hearing footsteps tailing you, you felt your heartbeat grow faster.
“Y/N! Slow down.” Jake yelled for you.
You growled, “Why, Jake! Obviously you have no interest, you haven’t spoken to me in weeks! I’ve reached out and received radio silence.”
Jake groaned, “Things are just complicated.”
“Complicated my ass… You seem pretty fucking occupied with Slutty Nun back there.”
“As opposed to you being a Slutty Nurse?” He chuckled.
“How fucking high are you right now?” You grabbed his jaw looking at him closely.
“Don’t fucking start.” He pushed your hand away from his face.
“What else did you do besides coke? Are you on fucking molly, xanax?” You shook your head.
“What’s it to you?”
“Because Jake, you are trying to make something of yourself and taking this route will just make it worse.” You shook your head in disbelief.
“Listen just because you have your life together doesn’t mean I do, or that I have too.” He rubbed his nose.
“Wow Jake…. I thought you were different from others. But you just proved me absolutely wrong.”
“Honey, if you thought you would get something from me… It would’ve been one night and done.” He was standing dangerously close to you now. Smelling the hint of tobacco and teakwood off of him.
“Maybe I should’ve made it worth your while and did something that night.” You bit back.
“Why can’t you do something now?”
You giggled loudly, “After you’ve clearly been with another chick this whole night?”
Fall down on the sword you were swinging
Jake, wrapped his hand around your waist pulling you close. “Come on…”
I wanted to dress a blade up in red, with both of our necks
You melted into his touch pulling him into the bathroom. The alcohol had made you desperate for him. You were so drunk your anger you felt towards him had vanished making you vulnerable to him.
“Tell me you want this…” He held your face in his hands softly.
“I want this…” You pleaded to him, pulling him in for a heated kiss.
He wrapped his hand around your neck pulling your hair with his hand as his tongue slipped into your mouth. Tasting the whiskey on his breath. You melted into him, moaning softly into him, earning a groan from him as he locked the bathroom door.
You tug him closer to you, resulting in him lifting you up to place you on the counter. He pressed you against the mirror, trailing kisses down your neck leaving sloppy wet kisses.
“Jake…” You whined out, feeling the heat between your legs.
Like he knew what you needed, his hand moved to your clothed pussy. Pulling your thong off in a swift action stuffing them into his pants pocket.
“Fucking crying for me, aren’t you sweetheart…” He kissed your lips sloppily and his two fingers collected your slick, feeling how wet you were for him. “God… you’re gonna be the death of me…”
He licked his two fingers, humming contently before getting down to eye level with your cunt. He wrapped his lips around your bundle of nerves making you yelp, as your hands reached down to grip onto his hair.
He starts kneading his hands around your ass, pulling you closer to his face. Shaking his head back and forth like a starved man, lapping you up.
“Oh fuck…” You whine, as your back arches as you lean your head against the mirror.
Jake then slips two fingers, pumping and curling them at a steady pace. Grazing that spot that is ever so sweet inside of you. You felt yourself getting closer.
He pulls away for a brief moment, still pumping his fingers. “Come on angel, give me it. Drown me in it.”
Something inside of you snapped, as he reattached his mouth. He went into a frenzy, continuing to eat you out bringing you down from your high. He lapped up every inch of you, pulling away from your convulsing body, his lips glistening from you.
You pulled him up by his shirt grabbing his face to kiss him roughly, tasting yourself on him. Humming against his lips. He rutted his hips against you, feeling his hard, hot thick self pressing against you.
You pushed him back slightly, hopping off the counter. Pushing him against the counter, going onto your knees you undo his pants pulling them down to his knees, springing his cock free. Throbbing, the tip red and leaking with arousal. Taking your hand you wrap it around him, pumping him slowly, taking your thumb and rolling it over the tip as he shudders beneath you.
“Don’t be a tease baby.” He looked down at you, his eyes bloodshot and filled with lust.
Giving him your best doe eyes you smile softly, licking the tip slowly and languidly before taking him into your mouth. He groans as his head rolls back, as he relaxes against the counter.
Teasing him slowly, by flicking your tongue around his head, then took him far enough for the tip of his cock to hit the back of your throat, beginning to bob your head. His hand reached to gather your hair from your face. Letting out a moan against him, causing him to buck his hips causing you to slightly gag but you continued on breathing through your nose.
After a little while of bobbing your head and using your hand to pump the rest of his length. He eventually took control by grabbing your hair. “Just let me know if it gets to be a bit much. Tap on my leg.”
You nodded at him, as he then began to fuck your mouth. Feeling tears spill out the side of your eyes as he kept driving into your mouth, succumbing to his destiny. He was in an absolute haze. “God your mouth is fucking perfect…”
Somehow you managed your breathing to keep yourself from gagging, you hollowed your cheeks out as he kept thrusting. Eventually you felt him twitching, hearing him groan and watching his face contorted in pleasure he finally released down your throat. As you take every last drop of him, making sure to remember his distinct taste.
Jake eventually pulls back, cupping your cheek as he looks down at you. “So fucking beautiful.” He picked you up kissing your lips softly, getting a taste of himself.
The door then rattled as someone was trying to get in.
“Bathrooms occupied!” Jake yelled as you gathered yourself.
“Come on man you’ve been in there forever! Stephanie’s getting all fucking weird dude and asking for you.” A guy yelled back to him.
You looked at Jake as you stood up, adjusting your costume. “I guess you better tend to Slutty Nun…” You scoffed.
“Y/N, don’t do this. We can-“
“No Jake, this. This was obviously a mistake…” You felt your head throbbing. You then exited the bathroom quickly vanishing from the party.
But I wasn’t able, and I wasn’t stable, I guess
Jake’s POV
You felt like you were drowning, planning all these gigs. Trying to maintain your grades, and keeping up with whatever you had going on. The only things that kept you afloat were your music and drugs…
“Jake, come on dude! Get your fucking shit together.” Your youngest brother smacked you on the side of your head.
“Yeah, cause that’s gonna solve all my fucking problems man!” You cracked your neck, standing up slowly.
“You have been late to practice every fucking time we schedule it. And the gigs you’ve been slacking off man. You fucking wanted this, and now you’re throwing it away. What is your problem?” Sam got into your face.
“My problem! You want to know what my fucking problem is!? Its fucking everything. Everything I’ve ever worked for I just fuck up Sam, I don’t have brains like you, Josh or Danny. I just make stupid fucking mistakes and deal with the consequences all on my own. And I’m just a fucking mess.” You pushed him back. Causing Josh and Danny to intervene.
“Yo man, walk it off.” Danny called out.
“No, you know what. Fuck this, and fuck you guys.” You packed your guitar up and left the studio. Driving to god knows where, whichever girl was wanting to fuck you was all you could think about. Of course you thought about Y/N but you pushed her into the back of your mind. All that would be is heartbreak and disappointment.
She didn’t deserve that from you. She needed better and you couldn’t offer that to her, not with your fucked up mentality.
But nevertheless I’m fucking depressed
Another party you were off to. Travis was throwing one this time around, you knew it probably wasn’t best to go considering Y/N would probably be there. But so fucking what. You were so far gone it wouldn’t have mattered. Just as long as you had your bump, booze and a girl by your side.
Throughout the night you kept yourself busy, drowning in your sorrows. Getting a bump whenever you could, and flirting with all the girls that came through. Like you were testing the waters of who would come home with you tonight.
You were so far gone, you could barely stand straight. You ended up sitting on the lounge chair on the deck outside. Lighting up a blunt, smoking it by yourself, while some of your buddies eventually joined you. The four of you bullshitted, then out of nowhere you could hear her. You bit your lip nervously, standing up telling the guys you were just getting another drink.
Making your way into the house, you accidentally bump into her. “Jesus christ!” She yells.
You both look at each other. “Jake…”
“Y/N…”
“I um. Wasn’t expecting you here.” She wrapped her arms close to her chest.
“Don’t worry, I won’t waste your time darling. Going to get myself a drink and maybe another bump or a fuck.” The drugs and alcohol were taking over.
“Real classy Jake. Don’t you think it's time you grew up?” She scoffed.
“I’m grown baby, what’s the harm in having fun?” You smirked.
“Getting fucking high on god knows what and drunk every night is not having fun Jake. You bailed on your last gig.”
“Keeping tabs on me now?” You looked at her with wide eyes.
“Not keeping tabs, Josh asked me to come out. We are lab partners, you know.” She rolled her eyes.
“Look I don’t give a shit. You’re not shit…”
You watched her face get red as her eyes welled up with tears. “Jake I honestly wish you the absolute fucking worst. You are so fucked up… What is wrong with you? How can you think this is okay?” She was starting to get loud with you.
“I’ve been fucked up, you didn’t notice from day one. Haven’t you heard the stories? I’m a fucking mess baby… And no one is ever going to change that. I’m not going to give you what you’re looking for… I don’t do relationships. So stop fucking trying to fix me.” You yelled into her face. Causing her to cower back and she began to sob quietly to herself excusing herself from you.
You punched the wall beside you, screaming to yourself. How much more of a fuck up can you be…
So you stormed off and found some passable looking chick that was down to just fuck. You didn’t care you needed to blow off steam. Get your mind off things, off of her. And this was the way you went about it.
I hide it with sex, and drink till it's fatal
It’s so fucking painful
It’s a mess
The next few weeks you just drown your sorrows with booze, drugs and any chick that was down for whatever with you. Eventually Josh was fed up with you fucking your life up. Waking up with the worst hangover ever. Josh came barging into your room.
“Alright man, I’ve been letting shit slide for too fucking long. You need to sober up. This isn’t fucking you man. What has got you all fucked up?”
Your head was pounding as you adjusted to the real world. “She’s got me fucked up… She’s so.”
“She’s got you fucked up? You got her fucked up!” He was angry. “She called me last night fucking crying, I could barely understand a word out of her. Do you like fucking up the good ones Jake?”
“Of course not!” You felt yourself getting angry, not at your twin. At yourself.
“Then what the fuck is your deal?”
“I need help man… I need something…”
So give me something beautiful
So give me something else
“Jake… you have to want to help yourself… I can’t just.” He sighed.
“I can’t lose her.” You choked out.
“I honestly think that was the last straw…”
“Josh. Please, I need to get better. For us, the band. For her.” You were crying now.
“Well, what did you think was going to happen acting like that?” He sighed sitting beside you.
“I think I love her. But I just, I’m scared. Is that how it’s supposed to be? Am I supposed to be scared of this feeling…”
“Brother… I think you are scared from something actually working out for once. She is… She is exactly what you want in someone. And, man- you need to get your act together.” He rubbed your shoulder.
“So help me…”
I need another miracle
I really need some help, I need a miracle
Her POV
Spring semester had started, you were focused on your apprenticeship. Excelling in it, just as you suspected. You had grown close with Josh, becoming quite close even with the hurt Jake had put you through. Josh had apologized for his brother's actions even though it had nothing to do with it. As Jake was his own person and could own up to his own actions.
“Just come to our show Saturday.” Josh smiled softly, paying for your guys’ coffee.
“Josh… I don’t know.” You sighed quietly.
“I swear on my life. It will be worth it. And Jake… He. He’s better.” He beamed.
You looked at him with a serious look, but there was hope in his eyes. Hope that you would go, in not just support of him but the rest of them.
“Fine. But if Jake does some fucked shit, I’m a goner.” You had a serious tone, grabbing your coffee as it was called.
“I promise, he’ll be on his best behavior.” He smiled softly. “And besides, I want you to meet this guy I’ve been seeing… His name is Ethan. And I want to know what you think of him.” He blushed talking about this new guy to you.
“Okay, well now you just have to fill me in on everything!” You giggled softly as the two of you went on your daily walk.
Who’s left when we’re all for the taking?
Saturday came, you had opted to wear jeans and a t-shirt for the gig they were playing at the local bar. You didn’t want to wear anything flashy as you were going in support of your friends' band.
When arriving at the bar, you decided to start a tab getting yourself a Tequila Soda. You opted to sit at the bar with the perfect view of the stage. Seeing Danny and Sam finishing up on setting the stage up. While noticing Josh out of the corner of your eye, you waved to him with him waving back.
In a couple of minutes the guys hit the stage, as you watched them step onto the stage. You felt your heart start to beat quickly when you noticed Jake had actually made it. You drank the rest of your drink asking the bartender for another, as the guys started out their show.
Throughout their set, you paid close attention to Jake and how he played. You haven’t been able to see them just yet so you were mesmerized by his skills. You knew Josh had a beautiful voice from the times you’ve hung out. But you didn’t know Jake was amazingly talented.
Although in the back of your head all you could picture was how he had treated you. And how fucked up he was the last time you saw him, it had you wondering if he had gotten his act together. Or if he was still the same old prick you were facing the last two times.
No lives left to bet on obeying
Once their hour long set was finished, Josh had rushed over to you embracing you into a hug. “I’m so glad you came! What did you think?” He pulled back, raising an eyebrow.
“You guys are amazing! You didn’t tell me the talent you all had!” You playfully punched his arm.
“Jake has. Something’s changed, and honestly I think it makes us sound better.” He smiled softly.
You gave a hurt smile, that you knew he wouldn’t pick up on. And order the two of you a drink. “So where is this lovely Ethan?”
“He should be coming back soon, he went to the bathroom before I came over here.” He smiled while taking his drink you got him.
“Over here!” Josh flagged him down to join you two.
“Sorry, it was crowded as fuck over there.” Ethan giggled softly, embracing you into a hug. “I’m Ethan, you must be Y/N! Josh always talks about you.”
“The one and only. Best lab partner ever! But also the bestest friend.” You smiled softly. You were happy to see Josh glow with him, yet you felt a pang as you were missing out on something like that.
For the next hour you learned a lot about Ethan and came to find that he was going to school for film. Which was one of the many reasons Josh was so interested in him. Ethan had even offered to be one of your clients for when you can start tattooing on actual clientele which would be relatively soon.
Suddenly you felt a tap on your shoulder, looking over to see it’s Jake. You took a deep breath smiling softly.
“Hey… Is it okay if we, uh. Talk?” He scratched the back of his neck.
“Sure…” You stood up from the bar stool telling Josh and Ethan you would be back.
What are we calling it?
You felt your nerves practically shaking. You were scared, excited, and had all these emotions going at the same time. The two of you decided to step by the one area that wasn’t as crowded in the building.
“So um.” He started nervously.
“Before we continue I just want to make sure… You’re sober right?” You felt bad for asking, but wanted to make sure this wasn’t going to be another bad evening.
“I’ve cut out the hard drugs… I’m just smoking and drinking now. But I’ve barely had anything tonight.” He looked at you with honesty in his eyes.
“Okay… go on.”
“Look, I know I haven’t been the best person out there… And I know I’ve completely avoided you, abandoned you and was overall and outright dick to you. And that wasn’t fair to you…” He took a deep breath.
What does it cost?
“I was just… In over my head, when you found me. I didn’t know how to handle myself, or what to feel or how to feel. I’ve been broken for a very long time. And I just…. I love you to death-” He looked at you before you cut him off.
“But I’m drowning…” You sighed softly, looking into his sad eyes.
He tilted his head with tears threatening his eyes, stepping closer to you. He grabbed your hands, lifting them into his.
What are we calling it?
What does it cost?
“Jake you… You have put me through so much… And-“
Suddenly his lips crashed into yours pulling you closely to him. As you kissed him back passionately cupping his cheeks with your hands, as his wrap around your waist.
So give me something beautiful
The two of you separated from one another slowly, taking a breath. As you steady yourselves, looking at one another.
“You have to mean it Jake… You can’t just throw love around-“
“I do mean it! I- I’ve been cleaning my act up since. Josh practically knocked sense into me… I just. I’m stubborn and a fucking handful.” He gave a sly smile as he chuckled. “I just… ever since. Fuck I don’t even want to speak of her really. I just never believed I could love again… yet here you are.”
“Like I’m some sort of miracle…” You giggled softly looking at him.
He shook his head, smiling softly. “Yeah… like a miracle. Come on… Let’s get out of here.” He grabbed your hand.
“Wait! I have to tell Josh.” You looked at him with pleading eyes.
“Fine, I don’t want him thinking I scared you off again.”
The two of you walked back to the bar together standing beside Josh. “Hey, we’re gonna leave. Everything’s alright.” You whispered to him, smiling softly. “Now you have a fun evening with Ethan, and it was so lovely meeting you!” You hugged the both of them before closing your tab out and leaving the bar with Jake.
“You and Josh must’ve gotten really close, huh?” He smiled softly, walking you to his car.
“Yeah, we have. He’s honestly one of my best friends now…” You smiled softly as Jake opened the door for you to get into his car. Getting into his car you put your seatbelt as he gets around to the other side.
The drive back to the apartment he and his brother shared wasn’t too far from the bar. And surprisingly wasn’t too far from your dorm room either. The campus had everything relatively close to one another, which was a nice advantage.
After Jake parked his car, he got out helping you out of his car. The two of you walked up two flights of stairs before coming to the door of his apartment.
“I apologize if it's a mess… Partially my fault. But we’re managing.” He chuckled, taking his shoes off, as you did the same.
“It’s fine really. At least you have your own place. I stay in a shitty dorm.” You giggled softly.
“So…”
“Well, you have me here. All alone…” Speaking in a sultry tone.
“That I do…” He smiled pulling you close to him and he pecked your lips softly. Before pulling you in for a deeper, heated kiss.
You reciprocated back, wrapping your arms around his neck as he hoisted you up carrying you to his room. Giggling against his lips softly, he placed kisses against your jawline. As he got into his room he shut the door laying you on the bed softly.
He trailed kisses down your neck, as your hands played with his hair. You felt a flood of arousal to your panties, his hands went underneath your shirt, toying with your bra as he unhooked it, removing it while pulling your shirt off as you assisted him.
“You’re so beautiful…” He smiled, capturing your lips again, while using his one hand to massage your breast while the other toyed with your nipple. Eliciting a whine from you. That same nipple he latched his mouth, licking and nibbling at your hardened nipple.
“Fuck, Jake…” You left out a quiet moan.
“Don’t be shy baby, it’s just us…” He smiled softly, encouraging you.
Tugging his shirt off, you can see his bulge through his tight black jeans. Just wanting to be set free, you started to undo his buckle to help make the process quicker. After a little bit of back and forth shared kisses the two of you were finally completely bare in front of one another. You blushed as you covered yourself up slightly with his comforter.
“Baby…” He tilted his hand crawling over to you. “S’just me… You want to treat that pretty pussy nice?” He smiled softly, lowering himself as he peppered kisses along your stomach.
You nodded as a whimper escaped your lips. “Treat it real nice…”
He smiled softly, kissing the inside of your thighs leaving marks behind. Once he nestled himself, he licked a slow stripe causing you to shudder. After his first taste back he hummed, “I’ll never get over this…” Attaching his lips to your bundle of nerves, he continues to lick and flick his tongue. Earning nothing but profanities and cries of his name.
He then moved down a little to nestle his nose right against your clit as his tongue was prodding your entrance. He continued to fuck you with his tongue as he shook his head back and forth causing you to get closer to your orgasm. You felt your legs start to wrap his head, but he used his hands to hold them as he kept lapping at you.
“Oh, god. I’m…” You tilted your head back as your orgasm rippled through you. Your legs began to shake, as Jake licked every drop he could get. Before coming up and kissing your lips softly.
“I could get used to that…” You giggled softly, caressing his cheek.
“I’ll do it whenever you want, however you want, angel…” His cheeks were pink as he smiled at you. He went to the night stand to grab a condom.
“Wait.”
He looked at you, raising an eyebrow, “What’s the matter?”
“I’m on the pill, and I’d much rather… Feel all of you.” You blushed.
He smiled, retreating back, and looking at you. “You’re positive you want to do it without it?”
“Unless you’re not telling me something?”
“I’m as clean as I can be.” He chuckled softly, “I’m always prepared.” He lined himself up with you, tapping his cock against your sensitive clit before pushing into you.
You placed your hands on his arms as he slowly dragged his cock into you. Letting you adjust to him, feeling the slight burn from the stretch. After a little his thrusts became a steady pace to help ease you. You could feel him throbbing and pulsing inside of you, earning a moan from you.
“You feel like heaven…” He groaned as he brought his head down to kiss your lips softly. You groaned against his lips as his pace picked up. You wrapped your legs around his waist pulling him in closer as his hips snapped with purpose.
“Fuck” You moaned out again, as his mouth moved to suck on your tit licking and bitting at the nipple. His thrusts became more harsh as he fucked you harder, hearing you skin meeting one another as it bounced off the walls.
Jake eventually pulled back, to watch where you two connected, watching as he fits perfectly with you. He slowed down to do long languid thrusts watching you fall apart on him. He spits directly onto your pussy, taking his thumb rubbing circles causing you to go into your second orgasm of the night.
After letting you come down, he then pulls out earning a whine from you, as he smiles softly. “Come on baby… I want to watch you.” He sat against his headboard, while you straddled his lap taking him to line yourself up before sinking down onto him.
The two of you make an audible groan from the feeling, his hands placed firmly on your hips, kneading into your skin as you start to ride him making figure eights with your hips. Placing your hands on his tattooed covered chest. You could see the finer details of the work he’s had done.
Jake sneaked his one hand up to your breast, pinching and rolling your nipple between his fingers. Eliciting a whine from you, causing you to bounce on his cock.
“That’s it angel… Just like that.”
He lifted his legs slightly to start thrusting up into you. So as you would come back down, he would hit that right spot inside of you.
“Can you give me one more?” He kept thrusting into you, as he groaned nearing his.
“I- I don’t know…” You felt your legs growing weaker.
“Yeah you can. Come on…” He encouraged you, holding you flush against his chest as he started fucking into you. Wrapping your arms around his neck as he rocked into you. Your clit was brushing against his pubic hair just right, bringing you to the brink of your last orgasm he was able to rip through you.
“That’s my girl…”
His girl, you pulsed around his cock as you rode your orgasm out. He wasn’t too far behind as you could feel him twitching.
“Where, baby?” His breathing was labored.
“Inside…” You looked into his eyes, both of you completely fucked out.
His eyes rolled back as one final snap of his hips, he stilled inside of you filling you up making you more full then you were. He rested his head against your chest, kissing it softly.
Lifting his face with your hands you kissed his lips softly. And he responded back with an even deeper kiss.
“I love you…” You mumbled against his lips.
“I love you.” He murmured, smiling against your lips. He pulled away slowly looking into your eyes. “Thank you… for being patient with me. And giving me a proper chance.”
“Thank you, for being honest… It means more than you’ll ever know.”
“I’ll be honest for the rest of my life. I’ll never hurt you ever again.” He rested his head against yours.
“My little miracle…”
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hello gamers! I am soon to be between jobs and going to open up 4 comm slots to start off! 💙💙
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Image 1: "@mossy-rainfrog commissions! Will draw: Original characters, real people, nonsexual/artistic nudity, fan art, some gore, some erotica. Will not draw: Mecha, vehicles, hyper-detailed scenery."
Image 2: An example of an original character drawn with lines only, flat colors, and then full colors, each with prices listed. TEXT: "Lines - $20 bust - $25 half body - $30 full-body. Flats - $25 bust - $30 half body - $40 full body. Full color - $30 bust - $40 half body, $50 full body. Note: Sketch and lines will ALWAYS be traditional, and pieces with color will always be digital unless otherwise requested.
Image 3: "Add-ons: Additional characters are 50% of base price. Complex props an additional $10 each. Background options (simple color shape is no extra fee): - Simple prop background +$10. Simple background setting +$25. Complex background +$40."
Image 4: "How to order: DM me on tumblr @mossy-rainfrog or email me at [email protected] with the type of commission, subject(s), and descriptions or references (the more the better!). Will send a preliminary sketch, after which I will send a PayPal/venmo invoice. Excessive changes (more than 4) will incur an additional fee of $10. After such, 50% refunds will be available up until completion. Turnaround time will be 1-3 weeks depending on complexity. Updates will be sent with lines, colors, backgrounds, or other piece milestones! :) Final product will be a PNG file sent via email."
Image 5: "A note on potential spicy commissions: As with all other commissions, I reserve the right to not draw anything I don’t feel comfortable with! I’ll tell you right off the bat, that includes incest, pedophilia, bestiality, assault, etc. NSFW commissions will ONLY be considered if requested by adults!! These will work the same as other comms, but likely will involve a bit longer of an initial conversation (just for comfort <3). ( I’m not exactly putting a portfolio for these on main, BUT you can see my nsfw work over on my side blog:
@mossy-rainfuck :3)"
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How did you start doing jobs for kingsisle?? I'm trying to break into the industry as an artist, and I have no clue how to approach potential employers, even just for commissions 😭😭
Hey! So I actually work full time with KingsIsle as a character animator- my job year round is to make pets, mounts, mobs, npc's move :D
How I got started here is kind of a wild story. I had been wanting to reach out to KI about possibly interning with them post-graduation- I had a few people I semi knew at the company, and knew I'd have a good portfolio piece to show them from my senior thesis project. However, three days before graduation, a friend from KI msg'ed me that KI was doing summer internships, and asked if I was interested. I spent the next 3 days building my portfolio website/resume & sent it to my friend. A month and two interviews later, they accepted me! Once my internship was drawing to and end, they were able to offer me a full time position.
My #1 piece of advice for folks trying to break into the industry: MAKE CONNECTIONS. NETWORK. Obviously having dedication and building your artistic skills (whether that's character design, animation, story boarding, etc) is a huge part of it- like you can make as many connections as you want, but if you don't have a decent set of skills/a portfolio to back you up, then you might be out of luck there. But I cannot understate the importance of networking.
So, how do you make connections/network? My advice:
-I know everyone can't afford it, but going to an art school/college is a decent way to make connections- not just with teacher's who have worked in the industry themselves, but also with your future artists. Heck, I've been seeing younger artists like myself start their own studios. You can defo still make connections w/o college, but I just wanted to note that.
-Interact with artists/folks in the industry online. comment on their posts, ask them genuine questions. Most folks are happy to answer questions or give portfolio advice.
-Mentorships are a great thing- also something i see offered on twitter a lot. Some studio's like dreamworks have "internship" like programs where people who have recently graduation or are looking for a career change can apply to and learn from. I'd follow companies you're interested in via linkedin, or visit their websites to see if they offer things like this
-Also!! Participate in anijams, gamejams, art swaps, zines- these are all great ways to connect with fellow artists online. My college has an animation club that does anijams twice a year- which is a GREAT thing to put on your resume- it shows collaboration, dedication- things you need to be open to when working in the industry.
-I'd also say that trying to narrow down what you're really passionate about doing (for me, 3d animation just fit my heart the best) and learn more about it. Watch youtube videos, follow tutorials. Practice your anatomy, do gesture drawings from life, draw as many hands and feet as you can, lol. All things to help strengthen your skills! Consistency is key!!
I know that's a lot of info, so I just want to reiterate something: I've been at KI for about a year and a half now, and I am still just as passionate about this game as I was beforehand. That passion is one of my greatest assets. WANTING to do what I do for work makes working a lot easier, and produces a better product. If you have a passion, a drive to do something, you can do the damn thing. Making connections/being consistent as an artists can feel wildly overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. You're worthy of sharing your art and ideas with the world, and people want to hear them. Baby steps! Start small. Heck talking to me already gets your started with networking :D
Hope that wasn't too rambly/answered some of your questions anon. Feel free to inbox or dm me if you wanna chat more- goes for anyone reading this :)
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Here's my @fandomtrumpshate gift for @mcbangle, who wanted a piece with Camila and Hunter at a convention! As I mentioned, I'm not sure the wip messy background adds or distracts more, so I included both haha. Thank you so much for your patience and flexibility with me during this process. You ideas were all SO cute, and I hope you enjoy the final result! It's been a pleasure working with you, and happy holidays!!
Below the read more is process pictures and my personal reflection notes for future Sakarrie to read. Feel free to ignore it :)
CSP Active Time: 9 h 1 m
Overall, I think I'm happy with the results! I got really excited about possibly turning this into a full-background, fully-rendered art piece, but time ended up getting in the way. That said, I still like my sketch a lot and think it could be a really strong zine portfolio piece if I were to complete it. Ideally, I'd be including booths for Cosmic Frontier, Azura, and generic stuffed animals (where Camila got the husky after noticing Hunter eyeing it) along with Luz and Amity in their cosplays and perhaps the rest of the Hexsquad in the crowd. So many details would be involved, so it would be a HUGE project, but it still feels like it has lots of potential if I could pull it off! Definitely on my hope-list, but without active zine apps coming up, it's probably a fairly low priority. The background colors are also not feeling right, so might help if I return to this project after learning about color theory a bit more.
Major Techniques/Tools Used: Reference Pictures (Screenshots and Online), Color-Picking, Straight Line Pen, Perspective Gridlines
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8. “Can you take me home?” and 74. "My stomach is aching so bad right now. This is torture." for Dev please? thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for requesting a Dev fic, Anon! And for being patient since it took me ages to post it. ❤️
The prompts come from THIS lovely post.
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The Neon Devil had its booth set up and was ready for curious convention-goers by the time that Dev’s stomach began to gurgle. It didn’t growl out of hunger because they had managed to squeeze in a quick breakfast before their team had packed up everything they needed for this summer’s tattoo festival. This only meant that their stomach was grumbling out of discomfort. 
The festival was in one of Toronto’s biggest convention centres. Many revellers walked around the area, letting their tattoos cover their skin rather than wear clothes. There were many people in thongs and nipple tape. Every inch of every body was covered in ink, leaving Dev to wonder who would be getting in the chairs. 
Somehow, the Neon Devil’s two spots were currently occupied by customers. Monty was working on a sugar skull tattoo, while another artist named Phoebe was tattooing a beehive for a very chatty girl. 
Dev was glad that there were only two chairs for clients set up at their booth; they didn’t think their hands were steady enough to work just then. The hum of the vibrating machines filled their head with static. The heat in the crowded building was making them uncomfortable as they shifted on the plastic chair set up behind the table. 
Jory sat next to Dev, talking with people who passed by their booth. He seemed hyper. It was his first convention and the excitement showed on his face. He was making connections and securing potential clients. He had every right to be happy. 
Dev only wished they felt half as good. 
As much as Dev wanted someone to ask about their work, they did not feel like working. Their hurried breakfast of cold leftover pizza from the night before had congealed in their belly. They put their hand over their abdomen, thankful that the table blocked this movement. Dev cursed in their mind. This was the worse time to get sick, but the nausea was unignorable. 
“I’m gonna find the washrooms,” Dev, said, rising unsteadily from their spot. It looked like Monty was finishing up and Dev didn’t want to be around when that chair was empty. 
“Hurry back,” Jory said. “A lot of people have been drooling over your portfolio.” 
“Sure thing,” Dev replied with no intentions of hurrying back. 
They wandered around, looking for the washrooms, occasionally getting hit with a blast of air conditioning. Dev couldn’t decide if they preferred that sudden chill to the dizzying heat from before. They walked in a daze without paying much attention to the other booths. If their stomach hadn’t been in a knot, Dev probably would have stopped at every other table and would have returned with a new piece to fill the patch of bare skin on their calf muscle.  
Eventually they found the washrooms. A wave of dread washed over them upon seeing the lines to both the men’s and women’s washrooms. 
Their stomach let out a whine, making Dev bend over with their arms wrapped around their torso. They were trying to force themselves to accept the miserable fact they might end up puking in a crowded washroom, when they realized that they could leave the convention centre. Just walk outside. 
Rather than stand in the line any longer, Dev left the building, looking for a grassy aera with few people. The crowds were definitely thinner on the outside since there were no live tattooing stations out here. It wasn’t hard to find a secluded area under a tree. 
Dev braced themselves with one hand on the tree and the other on their roiling stomach. A sour belch erupted from their mouth, making them grimace and spit out a glob of saliva. The burp had been deep and wet. Dev groaned. There was no chance they’d make it through this day without vomiting. 
Another burp rumbled up their chest, filling their mouth with a rancid taste. Dev lurched forward with a gag. Thick saliva filled their mouth just before a wave of partially digested morning pizza rushed up from their belly.  
They retched a second time, bringing up more of their stomach’s contents. It splattered on the grass in a stream of pale brown. 
Dev exhaled deeply. They wiped their wrist across their forehead, feeling the sweat cling to their skin. They coughed and cleared their throat. The sick tickled the back of their mouth which made their nose run. They sniffled and coughed again, trying to regain their composure. 
“Fuck,” Dev sighed, spitting onto the pile of sick that they made. 
Vomiting had provided some relief, but they could feel their body gearing up for another round. This was ridiculous. They weren’t going to be any help to their coworkers like this. Every step they took to get back to the booth felt like the challenge of their life. 
Finally, Dev got back to their station. Its bright red sign was hard to miss. When Dev stumbled back, Monty was talking off his gloves and shaking hands with another client. This wasn’t the person who got the sugar skull, meaning Dev had been gone long enough for him to do another session. Phoebe was sitting at the table alone; Jory was nowhere to be found. 
“Where’s Jory?” Dev asked, wincing at the hoarseness to their voice. They cleared their throat again, still able to taste the vomit. They almost dove for the cooler that held the water bottles. 
“He went looking for you,” Monty said. His expression changed as he made eye contact with Dev. His eyebrows rose in surprise. “Dude, you look like shit.” 
Dev sniffled. “I feel like shit. I just puked.” 
“Oh fuck,” Monty said. Phoebe turned around as well and mumbled something similar. 
While their coworkers gawked, Dev took a swig of water. “Ugh, I need to leave. Will you guys be okay to run the booth?” 
“Yeah, totally,” Phoebe said, momentarily ignoring the people who passed by the table “...Except you drove here, remember? Your truck is the only car big enough for all the supplies.” 
Dev groaned. They forgot about that. There was a lot of shit to bring back to the studio at the end of the day. Dev crumpled into a chair and ran their hands through their hair. Nothing was going right, and it made them want to scream. But they didn’t scream because vomiting had hurt their throat. God, everything hurt. Their throat, their head, their goddamn stomach that had been gurgling for this entire conversation. 
Dev slumped forward in the chair, burying their face in their hands. “My stomach is aching so bad right now. This is torture.” A deep hiccupped made their shoulders jerk. Their hair fell like a veil in front of their face. 
Monty was looking at Dev with pity. “Listen, you give me your car keys and have Jory drive you back. Phoebe and I will stay.” 
Dev sniffled and lifted their head up. That was a good idea. Jory had driven here in his own car. “Will you be okay just you two?” 
“We’ll make do,” Phoebe insisted. “Besides, you can’t stay here. You look like hell.” 
“Maybe it’ll be good branding.” 
Monty chuckled. “Yeah, and the client that you puke on will leave a great review.” 
The two of them insisted that they’d be fine for the rest of the day, practically pushing Dev away. 
“Jory was getting worried that you were gone so long. He’ll definitely be okay with taking you home,” Monty said. 
Phoebe smiled. “It was kinda cute how concerned he was.” 
Dev shook their head, trying to hide a small grin. “Yeah, it’s maddening how nice he can be.”
It took a while, what with the crowds, but eventually Dev spotted Jory wandering the aisles. He was walking towards their booth as if he had given up looking for them. When their eyes met, Jory let out a visible sigh. 
“Wow that was the hardest game of ‘where’s waldo’ ever,” he said as they came up next to each other. “You were gone so long I thought another business had stolen you. I was getting worried.” As Jory spoke, his goofy smile sunk into a frown. Dev was sure that they still looked like shit. 
“You didn’t have to worry,” they said, even though Jory was right to have worried. 
He touched Dev’s arm. “Apparently, I did. You don’t look so hot.” 
“I’ve been getting that a lot.” 
“What’s going on…” Jory trailed off. This was the moment when he would have said ‘babes’ to literally anyone else but it felt weird to say it to Dev.
“I threw up.” At seeing Jory’s shocked expression, they continued with, “I must have caught a bug or something. My stomach is a fucking mess.” 
“Aw, Dev. I’m sorry.” 
“Yeah…Can you take me home?” 
“Uh of course,” Jory said, already searching for his car keys in his pockets. “But what about your truck?” 
“Monty and Phoebe said they’d handle it all, and honestly, I don’t care at this point.” 
The two of them got back to their booth, made it clear that they were leaving, and started to walk towards the parking lot. Jory wasn’t used to walking next to a sick Dev. It was slower than their usual pace. He fell back, keeping the rhythm that Dev set. 
He could see that every step made them wince. “Want me to carry your bag?” 
Dev grunted and hoisted their bag higher on their shoulder. “I’m good. Where’d you park?” 
“It’s still a ways away. Finding a spot was a real bellyache…I guess pun intended.” 
Dev groaned but pushed on. They could feel sweat dripping into their eyes. Time was running out until the next round started. The same gurgling from before came back stronger. All Dev wanted was to sit down and cut off their legs so they never had to walk again. Each step jostled their stomach.
Dev still couldn’t see Jory’s car. They moaned and stopped walking suddenly when their belly did a nauseating flip. 
“Hold up,” they mumbled before leaning forward with their hands on their knees. They breathed deeply, feeling a burp roll its way up their throat. The belch burst from their mouth with a long, wet sound. The next burp brought with it a wave of acid that splashed the back of their mouth. 
“That doesn’t sound great,” Jory said, walking back to where Dev had stopped. 
“Thanks for the feedback,” Dev said with saliva filling their mouth. The rising nausea in their stomach kept them frozen in this position. 
The two of them stood in the middle of the parking lot. Jory kept an eye out for any approaching cars, but so far all was good. “Take your time. We’re not in anyone’s way.” As he said this, he realized that was more of a ‘Jory’ thing to be worried about. 
Dev coughed and spat until a retch clawed its way up from their stomach. It was empty at first, but the second retch was productive. With a sick gurgle in their throat, vomit splattered onto the pavement at their feet. They could feel their backpack slipping off their shoulder as their body wanted to lean further. 
“Give me this,” Jory said, already taking the bag from Dev. He bit his lip, wishing he could do more to make this easier for them. Although Dev didn’t seem to be having any problems with vomiting. The sick just kept coming. Jory had to remind them to breathe. “Easy, Dev, take a breath when you can.” 
Dev let out a wobbly exhale. “I’m not done.” 
“I’m not stopping you,” he said. “Better here than in the car.” 
With another chesty burp, Dev brought up the rest of their insides. There was a formidable puddle at their feet.  Their stomach was beginning to ache with the workout it had been put through. There was only bile left to send up. That bitter yellow sludge joined the puddle. 
At the end of it, Dev was sweaty, shaky, and weak. They stumbled away from the puddle of vomit and sat on the curb. They didn’t say anything, but they groaned loudly while hugging their aching belly. 
“Dev, why don’t you stay here,” Jory said. “I’ll bring the car to you.” 
“Great idea,” they mumbled, “wish we thought of that sooner.”
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A Tory minister who voted to curtail access to abortion has been granted ministerial responsibility for abortion care in the UK, in a move that has provoked fury among service providers.
Maria Caulfield, recently appointed women’s minister by the new prime minister Rishi Sunak, is a former officer of the all-party parliamentary pro-life group, and voted against legalising abortion in Northern Ireland.
Abortion was banned in almost all circumstances, even in pregnancies resulting from rape and incest, with women who sought terminations facing life imprisonment until the procedure was legalised in Northern Ireland in October 2019.
Clare Murphy, chief executive of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), a leading abortion provider in the UK, said it is “quite simply appalling that Maria Caulfield, a self-declared ‘voice of the unborn’”, had been “given the government portfolio for abortion care”.
Ms Murphy added: “This is an absolute slap in the face to the women of this country, and suggests a complete disregard for their needs. In the aftermath of Roe v Wade, the UK has an opportunity to really show the world what progress and the protection of women’s rights looks like – this appointment would signal just the opposite.”
Roe v Wade – the landmark decision that legalised abortion in the US in 1973 – was overturned by the country’s Supreme Court in June this year, with millions of women losing their legal right to have a termination.
Ms Murphy said: “This is an MP who has described those who support women needing to end pregnancies as the ‘abortion industry’, which she has accused of being ‘unethical, unsafe and unprofessional’.
“Unlike any other area of healthcare, decisions regarding the licensing of abortion clinics sit with the relevant government minister. Maria Caulfield potentially now has the ability to block the establishment of new abortion services, and close existing clinics.”
She noted that Ms Caulfield had voted to “recriminalise at-home early medical abortions, and voted against measures to protect women from anti-abortion clinic harassment” in the past year.
“These two important pieces of legislation were passed by an overwhelming majority by her fellow MPs. Maria Caulfield does not speak for the House, does not speak for women, and is in no way an appropriate minister to oversee this vital aspect of women’s healthcare,” Ms Murphy added.
“We urge the prime minister to revoke this appointment and ensure that Maria Caulfield is not given this portfolio and is not handed the chance to jeopardise women’s access to safe, legal, NHS-funded abortion care.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care told The Independent that abortion typically used to sit within the public health brief.
Ms Caulfield, the Conservative MP for Lewes, has previously suggested curbing the 24-week abortion time limit. She has also been criticised for claiming that babies born at a mere 18 weeks “grow up to live long, healthy lives like the rest of us” – an assertion that was rejected as “simply untrue”.
Earlier this week, she claimed that protesters who harass women outside abortion clinics may be attempting to “comfort” them. Ms Caulfield made the comments while standing up for her decision to vote against “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics. 
However, Ms Caulfield also said she would “uphold” her fellow MPs’ vote in support of buffer zones. Earlier in the month, MPs voted in favour of these zones being implemented outside abortion clinics in England and Wales, in a major win for abortion providers.
A “buffer zone” stops anti-abortion protesters, or other demonstrators, from standing in the close vicinity of clinics or hospitals that provide abortion services. Ms Murphy previously said the BPAS was “delighted” that politicians had voted to “protect women, protect healthcare staff, and establish buffer zones”.
“Every year, around 100,000 women are treated [in relation to abortion services] by a clinic or hospital that is targeted by anti-abortion protests,” she said.
“These groups attempt to deter or prevent women from accessing abortion care by displaying graphic images of foetuses, calling women ‘murderers’, and hanging baby clothing around clinic entrances, causing women significant distress.”
Other tactics employed by anti-abortion protesters include chasing women down the street and sharing pamphlets containing wholly false medical information. This sometimes even involves disseminating material that features incorrect claims that abortions cause breast cancer.
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YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery Review: Do you want to launch and develop a YouTube channel without having to reveal your identity or behave like a typical YouTuber?
Start with describing YouTube Automation in Discover YouTube Automation: Earning Without Making Videos or Showing Your Face. You’ll discover in this lesson how to monetize your YouTube channel without having to produce or act in your own videos.
Overview Of YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery
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What Is YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery All About?
With the help of these courses, you’ll discover how to use YouTube to make passive money without appearing on camera or producing your own videos. It involves leading a team to produce excellent content while you enjoy the benefits.
Make Every Video a Priceless Piece of Digital Real Estate
Now that you know what YouTube Automation is all about, let’s look at what YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery can achieve for you. Imagine that your movies grow to be valuable digital real estate that continuously makes you money while you sleep.
How Does YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery Work?
Outsource Video Creation:
Instead of generating your own videos, you’ll put together a team of experts, including editors, voice actors, and scriptwriters, to produce top-notch videos for your channel.
Manage Your Team:
You won’t need any technical knowledge to manage the creative process and direct your content development team to realize your video ideas.
Upload and Earn:
You’ll submit the videos to your channel once your team has finished creating the content, at which point you can start making money with YouTube’s AdSense service.
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What is inside of YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery?
Let’s explore the curriculum and its 11 thorough modules, which are made to take you from a beginner to a successful YouTuber:
Module 1: YouTube Automation Explained + Simplified Niche Selection Module 2: Setting Up Your Channel – No Tech Skills Required Module 3: Building Your Content Team Module 4: Efficient Team Management Module 5: Unlocking the Secrets of Viral Videos Module 6: Video Uploading and Optimization Module 7: Crafting Clickable Thumbnails Module 8: Understanding Analytics Module 9: Exploring Alternative Monetization Module 10: Safeguarding Your Account Module 11: Pro Tips & Tricks for Success
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What is Master YouTube Seo?
Secure Evergreen, Predictable Traffic
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Say goodbye to the ambiguity and hello to a YouTube channel that constantly attracts the attention of your target market and generates ongoing growth and income.
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How to get Benefits from YouTube Automation & SEO Mastery?
Maximize Earnings: Learn how to build a portfolio of anonymous YouTube channels that bring in regular cash without requiring you to go on camera.
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Find out how to create consistent, predictable traffic that lasts for years.
Create intriguing titles, descriptions, and tags to enhance the performance of your videos.
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For long-term success and growth, master the art of channel optimization.
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Masterworks: What Is It?
With an interest in art and a desire to further diversify our financial portfolio, my wife and I looked into Masterworks. With banks failing, crypto teetering and conventional investments underperforming, we wanted to have a small piece of a different pie. There aren’t good analytics, like with stock purchases or business ventures, but one thing seems clear, the price of art continues to climb.
Whether its due to tax havens, conspicuous consumption, or simply valuing original art, the art world has become more and more attractive to us. That being said, we are not people who can drop large sums of money on a Rembrandt and hang it on our wall. However, we can buy a fraction of a painting that is up for auction and that’s precisely what Masterworks provides.
Masterworks is a platform that allows investors to buy and sell shares of high-end artwork, with the goal of capturing the potential financial returns of investing in the art market. The idea behind Masterworks is to make investing in art more accessible to a wider range of investors, who may not have the financial means or expertise to purchase and manage a collection of fine art.
Investing in masterworks can be an attractive option for investors seeking to diversify their portfolio and potentially achieve high returns. Historically, fine art has been a valuable asset class, with prices for the most sought-after works often reaching into the millions or even billions of dollars. Investing in masterworks can offer the potential for capital appreciation, as well as the added benefit of owning a tangible, physical asset.
However, investing in masterworks also comes with certain risks and challenges. One of the main risks is the potential for market volatility, as the value of artwork can fluctuate based on factors such as supply and demand, economic conditions, and changes in tastes and trends. Additionally, investing in masterworks can be a relatively illiquid investment, meaning that it may be difficult to quickly sell shares of a particular work of art if needed.
Despite these risks, some investors may find investing in masterworks to be an attractive option due to the potential for high returns, the diversification benefits, and the aesthetic appeal of owning a piece of high-end artwork. It is important, however, to carefully consider the risks involved and to consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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I just finished reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern and wanted to ramble off some things i liked and stuff. spoilers ahead, yeah
I don't usually *intend* to read most books, merely stumble into them, and this book was no exception. Eerie, that I found a protagonist (Zachary) that mirrored me so exactingly: numbingly passive, a bookish hermit gamer, totally into silver-fox-likes. Double eerie, that Zachary stumbles into a book that mirrors him so well as well. Inception.
(In fact, that darkness portion in the book before Zachary meets Simon? Where Zachary almost sciccumbs to a retelling of his deepest insecurities? Hit just a bit too close to home. Get out of my head, Morgenstern)
Anyways, that's enough about me. As for the story itself, I adored its book-about-a-book themes. The interwoven stories that all came together like a patient thread pulled taut? The idea that everyone has a story they carry around near their heart? It's inspiring to see such an ode to the art of storytelling. And an ode to the natural world as well: animals in the story aren't just set pieces, but heralds of change (owls) and also just downright adorable (The Kitchen).
I feel that Dorian's and Zachary's romance had more potential for impact, in my opinion. Between Zachary doing fetch quests for most of the story's first third and Dorian either being drunk or poisoned for the story's second third, I feel like they could have more time to interact organically (although to be fair, I would also immediately fall in love with a smokey-voiced mystery man). I also think that the resurrection scene at the end could have more heartfelt moments in it. But I also get that it's best for the integrity of the story overall if they kept their romance to side-story engagement levels, because that's what it is: another story among many in the waters of the Starless Sea.
That being said, I'm also the kind of guy that enjoys the B-plots more in stories anyways. Kitchen, I love you and would read a whole nother novel about those silly little bees. Innkeeper. I would kill for an anthology of your chance tavern encounters. Simon and Eleanor's story being based around time-warp shenanigans was interestingly executed. et cetera et cetera
Overall, for this being my first Morgenstern book, it was a perfect first encounter. It renewed my appreciation for literature and I am always happy to be surprised by a gay romance, however contrived (affectionate). Maybe fantasy is a bit above my pay grade, or at least the way Morgenstern writes fiction, so I think I'll try to diversity my reading portfolio a bit more before diving back into her other work.
Anyways, here are some of my favorite quotes that I'll shore with you before you all wreck my face in the notes for my bad takes:
“All this has built up around it. One child's invented world has became another's , and another's, and so on until it is everyone's world.”
“’I think people came here for the same reason we came here,’ Dorian says. “In search of something. Even if we didn't know what it was. Something more. Something to wonder at. Someplace to belong. We're here to wander through other people’s stories, searching for our own.”
"You have no friends. And all of this is a fabrication. Your brain's feeble attempt to preserve itself. Telling itself a story with love and adventure and mystery. All of those things you wanted in your life that you were too busy playing your games and reading your books to go out and find. Your wasted life is ending, that is why you are here.”
“You are words on paper… be careful what stories you tell yourself.”
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The Advantages of Investing in Authentic Artworks: Why Quality Matters in Art Collection
An original painting is a unique piece of art that cannot be replicated. It possesses an inherent authenticity and value to the artist and potential investors. According to a UBS Global Art Market and Art Basel report, the global art market reached a staggering 64.1 billion dollars in 2019, with a significant portion comprising original artworks. The auction market alone accounted for 12.8 billion dollars in sales, with over 17,000 paintings sold.
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Investing in original paintings is prudent due to the potential for high financial returns. These artworks are crafted using various mediums, such as oil paints, watercolours, acrylics, pastels, or mixed media, on surfaces ranging from canvas to paper, stone, or wood. Creating an original painting is often time-consuming and requires exceptional skill and creativity. Consequently, once completed, these artworks represent a valuable investment for the artist and the buyer.
Factors to Consider Before Investing in Art
Market Insight
A thorough understanding of the art market is essential to avoid potential pitfalls and maximise returns. Monitoring market trends, fluctuations, and demand is vital, particularly in light of external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a 22% decline in global art sales in 2020.
Investment Objectives
Clearly define your investment goals, whether you seek long-term growth or short-term gains. Assess your risk tolerance and consider the historical outperformance of art investments compared to traditional assets like stocks and bonds.
Artist Evaluation
Researching artists' backgrounds, achievements, and reputations is imperative. Please pay attention to their style, history, critical acclaim, and any reviews or accolades they have received.
Authenticity Verification
Ensuring the authenticity of artworks is paramount to avoid purchasing forgeries or replicas. Seek assistance from art appraisers or dealers to verify the legitimacy of potential acquisitions, as approximately 50% of artworks in the market may be forged or misrepresented.
Benefits of Investing in Original Paintings
Investing in original paintings offers numerous advantages
Uniqueness and Value
Original paintings are inherently unique, and no exact replicas exist. Each artwork carries its history and narrative, making it a priceless asset and a testament to artistic creativity.
Financial Growth
Studies have shown that art investments yield average annual returns of 5.4%, outperforming traditional assets like bonds and stocks. The value of original artworks is appreciated over time, providing a secure and lucrative investment opportunity.
Portfolio Diversification
Art investments offer diversification benefits by mitigating risks associated with traditional asset classes. Art values are generally less correlated with market fluctuations, providing stability and protection against inflation.
Long-Term Appreciation
Original artworks have a proven track record of long-term appreciation, driven by sustained demand and limited supply. Some artists' works have seen annual value increases of up to 10%, highlighting the potential for significant returns on investment.
Tax Advantages
Purchasing original paintings for business purposes may offer tax deductions. At the same time, donations to museums or non-profit organisations can result in tax deductions based on the artwork's fair market value.
Access to Prestigious Artworks
Investing in original paintings grants access to exclusive collections and art events, fostering a deeper connection with the art community and providing opportunities to acquire high-end artwork.
Community Engagement
Investing in original paintings contributes to preserving and promoting artistic talent, fostering a sense of community involvement, and supporting artists in their creative endeavours.
Where to Find Original Paintings for Sale
Original paintings can be found in various venues, including art galleries, art fairs, and online marketplaces. Galleries and fairs offer opportunities to explore diverse artworks by established and emerging artists, while online platforms provide convenience and access to global art markets.
Conclusion
Investing in original paintings offers many benefits, including financial growth, portfolio diversification, and cultural enrichment.
Investors can make decisions and build a unique collection of masterpiece artworks by considering factors such as market knowledge, investment objectives, artist research, and authenticity verification.
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Investing 101: How to Choose the Right Racehorse Shares
Are you an avid fan of horse racing? Do you dream of owning a share in a champion racehorse? Well, you're in luck! Racehorse shares are becoming increasingly popular, offering enthusiasts like yourself the opportunity to own a piece of the action.
But with so many options available, how do you choose the right racehorse shares for sale to invest in? Fear not, dear reader, for in this guide, we'll walk you through the basics of selecting the perfect racehorse shares for your investment portfolio.
Understanding Racehorse Shares
Before diving into the selection process, let's first understand what racehorse shares entail. Essentially, racehorse shares represent fractional ownership of a racehorse.
Instead of bearing the full cost and responsibility of owning a horse outright, investors can purchase shares in a syndicate or partnership, spreading both the financial risk and the thrill of ownership among multiple individuals.
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Researching Syndicates and Partnerships
The key to choosing the right racehorse shares lies in thorough research. Start by exploring different syndicates and partnerships offering racehorse shares. Consider factors such as their track record, reputation within the industry, and the calibre of horses they manage.
Look for transparency in their operations, including regular updates on horse performance, training regimes, and financial reports.
Evaluating Performance and Potential
When assessing racehorse shares for sale, it's crucial to evaluate the performance and potential of the horses involved. Look beyond flashy pedigrees and focus on factors such as race record, consistency, and suitability to different track conditions.
Additionally, consider the expertise of the trainers and handlers associated with the syndicate or partnership, as their skills can significantly impact the success of the horses.
AssessinXg Financial Considerations
Investing in racehorse shares involves financial considerations beyond the initial purchase price. Be sure to understand the ongoing costs associated with horse ownership, including training fees, veterinary expenses, and race entry fees.
Evaluate the syndicate or partnership's financial structure, ensuring transparency regarding expenses and revenue distribution among shareholders.
Diversification and Risk Management
As with any investment, diversification is key to managing risk when purchasing racehorse shares for sale. Avoid putting all your eggs in one basket by spreading your investment across multiple horses or syndicates.
This approach helps mitigate the impact of poor performance from any single horse and increases the likelihood of overall success within your portfolio.
Seeking Professional Advice
While investing in racehorse shares for sale can be an exciting venture, it's essential to seek professional advice before making any decisions. Consult with financial advisors who have experience in alternative investments such as racehorse ownership.
They can provide valuable insights into the risks and rewards associated with this unique asset class, helping you make informed decisions aligned with your financial goals.
Ending Notes
Selecting the right racehorse shares requires careful consideration and research. By understanding the nuances of the industry, evaluating performance and potential, assessing financial considerations, diversifying your portfolio, and seeking professional advice, you can embark on your investment journey with confidence.
So, saddle up, dear reader, and may your racehorse investments gallop towards success!
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The Playboy Way of life Disclosed: A Profound Plunge into Mystery, Tastefulness, and Business venture
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Web design trends 2024
It's easy to picture a world where websites aren't just static pages but actual living things that answer to our every command and wish. Imagine using a virtual reality interface or talking to chatbots that are driven by AI and are built into every website you visit. 
When picturing the web design trends that will shape our online lives in 2024, the only thing that stops us is our imagination. As we look into the exciting future of web design in the coming years, prepare for a visual journey you've never seen before.
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1. UX-Focused design 
Today, many websites pay attention to UX, or user experience, which is good. This top web design trend will grow as designers try to give users more engaging experiences. User-centered design includes many parts of websites. 
The trip is focused on the visitors, even though the end goal includes getting more leads, traffic, and sales. The website's interactions and touchpoints were carefully thought out with the user in mind. 
The navigation bar, the hero picture or headline, the animations or videos, and the text are all set up to grab people's attention as soon as they land on the site. Every piece of information should be easy to understand and quickly show what a business can do for potential customers and what value it brings. 
Companies can quickly figure out what their customers want and need, and they can also make unique events for each customer. Many websites now use AI-driven platforms to make navigation easier and give instant answers or suggestions. UX may become an even bigger part of web design trends. 
It's easy to picture a world where websites aren't just static pages but actual living things that answer to our every command and wish. Imagine using a virtual reality interface or talking to chatbots that are driven by AI and are built into every website you visit. 
When picturing the web design trends that will shape our online lives in 2024, the only thing that stops us is our imagination. As we look into the exciting future of web design in the coming years, prepare for a visual journey you've never seen before.
2. Kinetic or Dynamic Typography
Kinetic typography, also called "moving typography," is a new style in web design that uses moving text to grab people's attention right away. A lot of designers and brands are embracing this style. 
You can use the kinetic font as the main focus of your website or leave it on the home page and use it as is. You can keep people interested in your website without adding a lot of extra forms or images by using moving text for headlines and subheadings. It also doesn't slow down the page and looks good on phones. 
This web design movement will likely have a big effect in the future. Adding kinetic typography to websites for digital marketing services, portfolios, companies, and SaaS platforms can make them stand out more.
3. Large or Oversized Text
Consider utilizing a large or expanded font in every section to create a simple website that provides crucial information rapidly. Strong, thick headers can effectively showcase services, best-selling products, contact details, and the main headline above the fold. 
Using plain text in sans-serif font styles could make your website look more visually appealing. By keeping layouts straightforward and eschewing the necessity for massive pictures on websites, using huge and enlarged text helps you express more with less while improving website responsiveness. 
This type of web design is perfect for SaaS websites, agencies, and service-oriented businesses. Utilizing large or expansive text draws attention to the USP (unique selling point) and emphasizes how a product is addressed. 
4. Handmade Illustrations
We expect to see more of this new web design style in the future. Website illustrations became famous because of Mailchimp but were seen infrequently in recent years. But things have changed a lot since then. I have seen a number of websites with hand-drawn pictures that grab people's attention and make them want to read the whole thing. 
You can use these images to tell stories, show how a business solves real customer problems, or effectively promote different services. Handmade solutions don't need to be complicated; simple ones can still convey the message. 
Adding pictures to any website can make the user experience more memorable. Handmade drawings are expected to become very popular in 2024 because they can be used in many ways. They can go with many different themes, layouts, and features, and they're also a big part of ensuring that businesses always use good web design practices. 
5. Motion Effects on The Home Page
Motion effects on home pages are a new trend in web design that is already making a lot of noise in the field. This style has become very popular among designers because it can be used to create immersive experiences for visitors. It will be one of the top ten trends in 2024, and we can expect it to become more common. 
Different kinds of motion effects can be added to the home page for more engagement. Scroll-driven graphics show users how to get to different parts of the page and draw attention to what the company or service has to offer. Hover animation, loading animation, accent animation, and moving parts are other ways to add motion effects. 
Visitors can easily be interested in showing off past work in a portfolio or telling inspiring visual stories. 
It's very important to ensure that adding these moving features to a website doesn't slow it down or make it look not good on mobile devices. Too strong effects should be avoided because they could be too much to look at or confuse users. 
Websites that offer design services and SaaS goods can get ideas from this trend. Adding animations to homepages makes platforms more appealing and encourages visitors to connect with these sites more while browsing. 
6. Interactive Storytelling
In order to use storytelling well in web design in 2024, artists will have to get good at what they do. This trend is already prevalent, and you can use it to give your brand a unique voice and personality in a digital world that is very competitive. 
How can storytelling stay a new trend in web design when it has been popular in the design world for a long time? Coming up with new ideas is the key. You can significantly affect the audience and get them to stay interested in the material for a long time by adding interactivity to stories. 
Getting good at participatory storytelling might take a lot of work. It's all about adding things that make it easy for guests to move from one point to another without stopping the flow of information. 
Websites can give users a great experience by adding games, movies, and 3D graphics that draw them in. Also, this method works for more than just big productions; it works well with two or three visuals and easy animations or dynamic text. This web design trend benefits e-commerce sites that want to keep people interested. 
7. Vibrant Gradients
Gradients were used again in Instagram's logo, which started a new style in the industry. Designers and brands learned from how people responded to the app's icon that gradients could make websites, images, and logos look better. It's important to talk about this when talking about web design trends. 
Adding black and white gradient accents can make a big difference, whether starting from scratch or changing a current website. You could also use bright colors for CTAs to get people's attention. For a stronger color palette, you might use gradients in background images or whole areas and white space to break up the layout. 
Gradients can also improve SaaS and e-commerce sites by drawing attention to important messages that make people want to take action while pushing them to keep scrolling. 
8. Glassmorphism for The Hero Section
The hero picture, which takes up the whole space above the screen, is usually the first thing people notice when they visit the website. Another new trend that can help this stand out and appeal to your audience is "glassmorphism." 
Glassmorphism is a style of design that uses transparency to make something look like glass, giving it a unique look. It's becoming increasingly famous, and 2024 is expected to be the year it takes over. By using glassmorphism in the hero area, you can get people to pay attention to your message or product. 
If someone sees an image or shape in this way that they like, they might want to learn more about the business or brand by scrolling down. Even though it seems complicated, professionals can save time and effort by using glassmorphism in their designs. It also fits in with minimalistic ideas and works well on websites for many different businesses. 
9. Parallax Scrolling
Parallax scrolling is an old technique that keeps making waves yearly by bringing in new and interesting ways that keep users interested and give designers ideas for effectively communicating brand messages. 
It became famous last year for multiplanar sliding to appear. People who scrolled down saw material that moved along both the x- and z-axes. Some websites even had content that moved backward along the z-axis or had cool zoom effects. 
This change shows how vital parallax scrolling is becoming for artists to express their creativity. It also has many other benefits, such as blending in smoothly with different animations, being a key part of current storytelling trends, and giving even the most boring website designs a new look. 
Without question, parallax scrolling will still be popular this year. In line with current trends, you can expect more visually beautiful scroll-driven experiences with cutting-edge technology, motion effects, and interactive elements. On the other hand, people who like simplicity can find ways to show beauty by using nontraditional axis movements and avoiding too many visual elements. 
When adding parallax scrolling to websites, it's important to remember that too many of these effects can make some users feel uncomfortable. This makes it even more important to balance creativity and functionality and ensure the best user experience is maintained without hurting marketing tactics for readability. 
When focused on mobile devices, another thing to think about is that long scrolling sessions may test users' patience, and keeping them interested may mean making some sacrifices. For instance, you could use image-scroll animations or dynamic effects to show key messages carefully. 
Conclusion
Web design trends for 2024 that strongly emphasize immersive experiences, user personalization, and sustainability are likely to change the digital world. As long as creators keep trying new things and pushing the limits, websites in 2024 will be more fun and beautiful to look at than ever. You should follow these trends if you want to stay ahead of the curve and give users more meaningful digital encounters.
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