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afterdusk-if · 2 years

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After Dusk is an interactive novel set within our world that may be a little different than you recall.

Setting: New York City

Genre(s): Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural, Low-Fantasy.

Warning(s): This story is rated 18+ for depictions of alcohol consumption, strong language, murder, blood, sexual themes, and horrible puns.

Scenario and NSFW asks are welcomed.

DEMO (TBA)

The year is 1947…

You’re one of the most reputable private investigators within the great establishment that is New York City. Having solved dozens of cases— from the simplest cheating spouse jobs to tracking down people that don’t want to be tracked— you were the go to person for anyone in need of help.

If said person was of the supernatural variety, of course.

After all you’re one of the only few humans that know of their existence; of the world within your own so to speak. Having taken the reigns of your grandfathers legacy after his passing.

Everything was going good— albeit your caseload was getting rather dry— and you were even thinking about buying the new loft down on Fifth. You never expected how drastically your life was about to change.

And then your next client walked through the door…

Play as a PI within the sprawling landscape of 1940s NYC; where mobsters and monsters roam the streets.

Try your best to uncover all the facts within your new case… as it could very well be the last thing you ever do.

Interact with a variety of different characters. From humans to werewolves to witches; nothing is off the table.

Customizable MC: name, gender, sexuality, appearance, some background choices, and a smattering of other things that may crop up during the story.

Romance 1 of 6 possible options that will offer unique experiences for your MCs. (4 being gender selectable, 1 being male, and the other being female.)

Will you be able to solve the mystery that has entrenched you so?

Or will it be lost in the night?

Colton Jones [M] - The Journalist

31 [5’8” | Light Brown Eyes | Dark Brown Hair]

Species: Human

With a dashing smile, Colton has always been able to worm his way into even the most hard to reach places. His skill of charm— the ease in which he can speak with people— is the exact reason why you need him to help you; as you also need all of the possible sources he can bring to the table too. Maybe it could turn into more?

Vera Hayes [F] - The Singer

29 [5’10” | Hazel Eyes | Golden Brown Hair]

Species: Witch

The star of the affluent Empire Room— a hotspot for the richest, and sometimes dangerous, individuals within New York City— that has a witty retort to everything you may throw at her. You knew that you needed her as she was an excellent source to have on the inside. You just need to make sure the lines don’t blur too much.

Nathan/Natasha Sinclair [M/F] - The Client

200+ [6’4” | Emerald Green Eyes | Light Blonde Hair]

Species: Vampire

Your newest client— the one that started this entire thing— with a story you know isn’t the complete truth but who’s willing to pay you triple your normal rate. A price that you’re certain they’d be able to pay in full; if their outfit and demeanor is anything to go by. Their aloof attitude, mixed with the seriousness in which they hold themselves, would be show-stopper to some but you couldn’t but be intrigued.

Tyler/Taylor Avery [M/F] - The Partner

32 [5’5” | Golden Brown Eyes | Auburn Hair]

Species: Werewolf

Your pseudo-partner that has helped you for as long as you could remember; someone you always know you can count on in your time of need. This time isn’t any different as they’re by your side the moment you call them with information about the new case. Their ever-present smile and can-do attitude already brightening up the dreary morning.

Ethan/Emily Clarke [M/F] - The Detective

33 [6’0 | Slate Grey Eyes | Ash Brown Hair]

Species: Human

Not technically having any jurisdiction within most parts of NYC, you need to have help from Detective Clarke every now and then. Something that’s always met with a patented eye roll, a shake of their head, and the slightest quirking of their lips; a threat to leave you stranded escaping their lips as they help you out for the umpteenth time. It’s a threat that they never followed through on… this time isn’t any different.

Leon/Lena Barone [M/F] - The Mobster

33 [6’2” | Sapphire Blue Eyes | Raven Black Hair]

Species: Half-Breed

The Barone Crime Family is one of the most infamous families within all of NYC; nothing, and no one, can ever come close to touching them. Partly in thanks to the heir of the entire family. An heir that you know you need if you’re going to make the waves you need within the Empire Room. You just hope that the stories about them aren’t true. As you don’t particularly wish to wind up in the Hudson come daybreak. Beggars can’t be choosers, however.

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calamitousrpg · 3 years

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THE WINDS ARE CHANGING,

There’s never a quiet day in the state of Calamity.

And if there is.

It’s the quiet before the storm.

THERE’S WAR ON THE HORIZON.

The mortals have suffered catastrophic loss already, Bram Mackie; a formerly prestigious hunter has fallen in with the wolves in order to strengthen himself and increase his chance of protecting his family. His friend Michael “Mike” Fothergill is offering his house for refuge whilst the newly turned wolf adjusts to his new self. This information is only known to those closest to him, and those who have been told via word of mouth from said people.Sabrina Mackie, Lucky Jones Adams and the rest of the Mackie clan seem supportive of his choice, though Cardelle Mackie would express the opposite. Begs the question, is the sacrifice worth it in the long run?

The former Commander Damien Alanis is another tragic loss for the Hideout ranks; attacked by rogue vampires, and only discovered in his last moments by his lover Malcolm “Mal” Davenport who acted against Damien’s will be transformed into one of the very creatures he used to hunt.

The news broke out in waves, and chances of alliances across the westside remain to look slim. Malcolm and Damien have both been contained in the basement of Kazimir Mikhailov’s manor for their own protection, and the protection of others. It had been adjustment after adjustment. Jessie Davenport, Axel Reyes and Kazimir have been between diplomatic meetings in order to damage control and repair the human and vampire relations.

Malcolm will be punished severely for the murder of one of his own via Jessie, Demitri & Jakoris “Jack” Davenport’s will.

Axel Reyes, former Second in Command in the Hideout, has stepped up to Commander role and is heading the human relations, tightening security and doing everything he can in order to protect his people where it appears his predecessor failed. There has been a private meeting between the Commander and the Overlord after the rather large indiscretion; to prevent a Westside war that would be more blood than anything else.

The former Second also took it upon himself to hunt down the former Commander, as the two of them had a long lived agreement that they’d not let one another turn into another species. With this in mind, Axel managed to convince Damien to meet him in neutral territory. He brought Lucky with him, wanting to make sure that the deed would be done, whether Axel finished the job or her. Unfortunately for the two of them, Kazimir found them and stopped it before either of them could do damage to one another.

They have come to a shaky agreement that Axel will donate blood to Damien for training purposes, in exchange for the vampires providing supplies that would be too difficult to acquire safely on their own, or risky. However, a miscommunication between the two leaders may mean that it doesn’t hold for all that long, because the Commander wants a guarantee that the humans in his ranks would not be touched, which the Overlord seems to agree to at first, despite the orders given. For an entire hierarchy of vampires to go against their nature, it seems like a dream that would only go on so long...

Outside of the Darklands ranks, Claude Jones has become a vampire once more, Scarlett Jane Grey her maker in a reversal of roles. Due to her lack of memory, she cannot remember much of her first maker Fox Crathorne. This transformation has left little reflection of Claudette and she is using her practice to lure unsuspecting humans and fae in for counselling and entertain her newly unhinged mannerisms. SJ has been at the reigns of handling the reprimands for Lydia Cragore and her misdeeds that pitted her as disloyal to the vampires. This led her to also become aware of Daniel Wright’s involvement in regards to trying to help Lydia with an escape, or at least attempting to encourage her to try and leave. Meanwhile, not long after this - and with incredibly poor timing as a diplomatic member - Scarlett has left Calamity on a temporary hiatus from the state. Few know of this (Claude and Jessie), and her absence is noticed but unquestioned when those might pester Jessie Davenport for answers about her Bite Club’s second lady.

Demitri Davenport remains to be unlike himself after his own punishment a couple months ago after he acted off orders and tortured Malcolm. He is attempting to be better in his role and stay out of the firing line of Jessie Davenport because of it. Unknown to him, Jessie is considering him among the names she might suggest to Kazimir about filling their Consul position - believing that with the diplomatic relations as they are, the more voices offering a partial democracy would benefit them all. The vizier also managed to recruit Rosalie Winters into accumulating blood for Kazimir. But will she follow through? There are whispers of Rosalie and Fox Crathorne co-hosting a dinner party.

Giselle Stoneheart has also been in contact with the Diplomat in order to discuss terms of a potential alliance, as has Josiah Maxwell as representing the Mer Kingdom, so the vampire has been attempting to fortify relations across the entire state in order to secure the continued survival of her race. Giselle, before this has been keeping a relatively low profile with the absence of an acting High Court among the fae, and has been acting on her own ideals for the benefit of her people.

And in a hit to the vampires themselves, Teddy Byrne has taken a silveriron bullet to the shoulder by a rogue mortal and has been spending some time recovering. His old flame, and former pet (perhaps?) Matias “Matty” Desoto has been helping aid in his healing process, and both men trea thin water, considering Matty’s position at the Overlord’s side as a private feeder and companion. A secondary concern, one thinks to the diplomatic mess that Kaz has been busy with - slipped beneath his nose for a smidge longer than it usually would, maybe? Matty has also been pursuing Kaz to turn him into a vampire, but has been grossly denied until he has levelled his own personal deep seated issues, in order to make the transition easier. His brother Ace Remington, continues to antagonise him - and he persists to try and help the psychopath.

Under Axel’s new leadership, Cardelle Mackie approached him about the potential to be Second, pending a trial period that would be to prove himself as a leader. Daniel Wright has been tasked with hunting additional medical supplies for Sabrina Mackie, Aiden Kinsey, Ellie May and Diego Garcia to potentially use to develop and synthesis new medicine. Sabrina has been also developing her own skills in research development, including such things as vampire repellant, haemotology in order to further the knowlegde they have on how it works (species), hybridising plants and a multitude of salves that would be for the betterment of her people; friends and family. Her other half, Lorelai Mackie still remains to be missing, and her family are refusing to give up any hope.

Unbeknowst to them, Lorelai Mackie is under the name Mackenzie and has been abducted to be a feeder between the two rivalling clubs on the Westside, BC and Voci. There has been the briefest of revelations in her search when Bram Mackie nearly slaughtered Jakoris “Jack” Davenport in the SRS where there was an information exchange that somehow, salvaged the vampire’s life but offered an in for the Mackie about the woman he was searching for. Jack now suspects a connection based on the two somwhat tense interactions they have shared, whilst Bram has a likely lead about Lorelai’s whereabouts.

Along with Daniel’s orders to bring supplies into the Hideout, he’s also secretly helping the far, Cordelia Darkwood with a baby; picking up small trinkets and baby things that he delivers to her in private. He plans to inform the Hideout of this little secret in due time; when tensions have lessened. Daniel broke Gabriel Fothergill’s nose, brushed his scent onto him and may have put himself in danger by crossing paths with Michael “Mike” Fothergill, who is experiencing the backend of Liliana Solar’s punishment of being trapped in a silveriron cage that left him even madder than usual. Gabe has made it his life’s mission to press Mike’s buttons and the mad wolf sports the burns for all to see his injuries. And despite common knowledge of being enemies, he is tangled in leige with the Vociferous Owner, Oberyn Cortez and there’s something more than just unlikely flings between them. Though, it isn’t public.

The very same vampire has been manipulating Aiden Kinsey and fabricating the mortal’s memories with compulsion. With the help of Avery Arden, a troublesome fae, they have gradually been uncovering the vampire’s handiwork to the discovery of Oberyn using Aiden as a blood source for his own personal gain. He has acquired a magical necklace that allows Avery and he to communicate telepathically, and has been self-questioning a route to elongate his lifespan to spend longer with the fae; perhaps taking the same route as Bram Mackie?

On the less volatile side of the wolves, the oldest pack have been running amok on the Southside, troubled in their own ways - the usual pack warfare. Alpha of the Syndico’s Enzo Sinclair has been dealing with difficult family and lovers drama, Jaxon Reed has admitted the truth of Sinclair’s heritage and revealed that he is the Alpha’s father which has proven to be difficult for Enzo. With this, Jax has also confessed to having intimate relations with a member of a rival pack and the exchange of secrets has only made the Alpha make his Beta keep it hush. The only other person who knows of this familial truth is Izyk Vissar, the Alpha’s husband and formerly Exiled wolf. They are all trying to keep the inter-family drama outside of pack business, and Jaxon has found himself engaging with those he may want to avoid to cope with having to keep his confessions secret.

Adding to Enzo Sinclair’s family carnage, his mother is heading back into town to scorn the man’s choice in husband; express her absolute disapproval. Izyk’s dealing with that, alongside his new position within the Syndico pack, and gaining acceptance as a valued member.

Aslyn Bishop remains to be wavering with her loyalties to the wolves, and ongoing relations with Logan Crest Cree, of the vampires. Jaxon Reed has been attempting to keep her out of this trouble.

To add to the wolves despair, Max Roper remains to be cursed to wolf form, and Phoebe Gallagher has been doing her best to cope and help with this, and has been searching for magical remedies to reverse the curse. Though, she’s not the only one trying to help the wolf. Haylee Dubois seems to think she might have a cure for the spell that is plaguing Max, while Esme is also doing her best to help. With all of this help, Max may be appear human once again.

In the ocean, the Mer kingdom remains to be recovering from their stroke of constant bad luck, death after death amongst the royal family implies they would be overdue something good. Andrew and Saylor Zander as reigning monarchs oversee their people and continue to attempt to keep them safe given past events. King Andrew and Katya Tilki have both recently returned from their travels to neighbouring kingdoms in order to recruit allies to aid in the silent war that threatens the Forgotten. Andrew is angry since his father ran his twin out of town and just as motivated by that, as he is the near assassination on him at his own wedding. Queen Saylor, privately, acted on her own in retaliation to that by targeting the demons at the latest Party of the Century, and dropped numerous with her potent concoction The Exitus. Nobody knows who was responsible for the toxic drink, but Azarius and Jahi of the Dominion have opened up their own investigations, and began dropping their own suspects across the state of Calamity in a hunt for the culprit, each pointing fingers in other directions. Azarius suspects his assassination attempt with Azagi Rabaz at the royal wedding might have something to do with the targeting.

A silent war of the East remains under the radar, for now.

In the diplomacy side of the underwater kingdom, Advisor, Josiah Maxwell has been reaching out for allies, whilst balancing his own personal interests in the Queen and the contract they drew up months ago that vowed the royal circle, himself and Kondor Tarren to secrecy in regards to inter-personal relationships that may jeopradise the integrity of vows, and hierarchial traditions. Greyson Zander has expressed his upset in conversation with his sister, but they all signed themselves to silence. Love is pain, no? Kondor Tarren caught between Greyson and Andrew whilst Saylor has her head turned by her Advisor.

Saylor continues to plan for a war, has recently secured an alliance with the Syndico Pack and with her Advisor’s help, is working on allying with more. Dayanara “Daya” Lighcrest, in the background is hellbent on her pursuit for the throne, and has taken a private leave under a false guise where she was instead attempting to recruit her own people from neighbouring kingdoms to her cause, and has been planting seeds in her compatriots that antagonise the Zander’s, the potential that Azarius and Azagi may be part of her recruitment after the demon’s lazy attack on them may pose a different degree of threat. She is greatening her force, making no moves but is a reckoning force in the rear view of the Zander’s gaze.

Among the demons, post-attack on them, and an absence of any particular unit of force, few care to act on it, others, want to terrorize the state as a result. Azagi Rabiaz is caught in a triangle of carnage, Jack Davenport, Lan Darquen and Azarius all have varying interests in the demon, but never as first choice. A complicated turmoil and mixture of monsters that serve as entertainment, toxicity and terror in one package. Lan remains unaware that Azagi and Jack have been more than just passing acquaintances, and both Jack and Azagi have learned during their jibes that they share a common partner in crime; they aren’t looking forward to letting that slip to the Invidias; the demon of envy. Nor is the little secrets of Azagi taking impromptu naps in the Davenport’s bed particularly eager knowledge they want broadcasted.

Jakoris “Jack” Davenport in amongst the diplomatic trouble of the Darklands, is growing to put it on the back burner; disagrees with some decisions made and it might jeopradise his standing. Evanora Bile, his best friend and witch, admits to her magic waning (due to age) and that her lifespan is being reduced to that of a mortals - much to the vampire’s distaste and is currently in the pursuit (and somehow, pushing down rage) of some magical cure that might stop the mortal process of aging as he gradually wars with denial and truth. But his likely bloody chase for answers, might put himself in predicaments that derail all diplomacies on the Westside.

Ezekiel “Zeki” Amari has founded and opened his own bistro by the name of Polaris, and its a welcome reprieve for a lot of patrons of Calamity, Izara “Kit” Levine among one of its first customers on opening night and unaware that its founder had been one of her oldest companions from when they were both affiliated with the Hideout. This goes before Kit has crossed paths with her long time ex fiance, Axel Reyes and they balance a love, hate relationship amongst the diplomatic stress the Commander is dealing with.

The state’s local good source of all things tasty, Zane Saxena has been manufacturing his own supplies of drugs and poisons in order of the growing demand. War? Brings about something with a little more potency, Pixie still a big first choice for most of the users, Ace Remington and Harley Xhanthi among his best customers, if not best friends - if it would be called such a thing. He is taking orders directly through Havelowe’s in the black market. The same Harley that has transformed species more than once, first a fallen, later a mortal via the powerful concoction at the Winter Ball, before Luella Edwards turned him into her protege and has been training him through fledgling hood. Her maker, Elias Reyes is still as insane as ever.

Northside, the witches are as divided as ever, Esmeray Black alongside Esme Darcy are both heading the sorcerers and Black, newly given the position is still learning of the secrets that are bestowed upon the Arch Conduits. There is plans to potentially steal a child to fulfill missing gaps in her soul and assist Rhysand Darkwood in murdering Andrew’s father. Freyja Carter, without knowledge of witchcraft or the magic in her blood, is on the cusp of connecting with Luca Whitmore to help her realise what she is, but reluctantly. Aurora Lightwood, a ticking time bomb if there ever was one, the Tamperer with more power than any moertal body could handle, is trying to get a grasp of what her past has left her with.

The High Sage keeps the Naturals in order, except her own Shaman, Haylee Dubois who appears to have wavering loyalties and rushes of impulsive behaviours, perhaps from being on such a tight leash til now? Atemu Elmasry, a poor choice in companion, dealing with his own past haunting him in the form of lost love - pitted against a complicated back and forth with the Shaman on the opposite side of the civil war of the witches, and on the brink of losing one of his oldest allies in Evanora Bile. He finds comfort in Valdana Romanov and cannot work out why he keeps finding himself in life and death, back and forths with Haylee; stops her from plummeting into dark magic and yet tolerates it. Daphne Groves is one of Haylee’s closest, and is defending all her choices, but quietly hopes she will remain on the side of light, and repel darkness. Daph is also getting a little too close to Yara Clementine, the vampire that stands as the only link left back to the witch’s mother and begins to question the High Sage’s values; instead stands to believe all species should be helped; anti-war. Still a believer, even after Azagi Rabaz presented the eyes of a loyalist in a terrifying act to coax information out of the witch?

A grand opening Southside, Coveted offers something new, founded by Adonis Romero he has found that it benefits him beyond the obvious. In some complicated thing with Teddy Byrne that seems mutually beneficial, Adonis is attempting to get the vampire addicted to his fae blood in order to manipulate the vampire to do what he wants. The trickery of the fae knows no bounds, it seems. The fae of Myre Grove seem relatively tame, Jasper Dalton’s step-brother Samuel Dalton has strode into town again to cause all kinds of trouble. Already found his long time companions in the Davenports, and Jessie has warned him off leaving messes that could caue diplomatic problems.

Jasper has however antagonised Quentin Miles’ boyfriend when in The Bloom anda fight broke out, Kane Harrison bit Jasper and the situation grew extreme - Malakiah’s arrival worsened the situation, and the flower shop became a warzone that ended only when Quentin agreed to assist in Jasper’s injuries. What was said about how love hurts? Fortunately, an isolated indiscretion between the fae, fallen and the wolf was nothing more that lovers’ spats.

Speaking of Jasper... He also seems to have caught the eye of his Manager and supposed friend, Amos De Leon. The man, usually seen surrounded by luck, seems to have a couple of people wrapped around his finger. Giselle, darling, are you having fun? It’s unknown if some of his games are for shits and giggles, or if he intends to blackmail those around him. All that luck is bound to run out at some point...

Under the noses of the rest of the fae, Avery Arden plans to help conduit the human and vampire alliance in a negative direction, possibly with the assistance of Dalton and this would be detrimental to stopping a war of the West.

Dojermaur “Dodger” Dros has been getting increasingly closer to Lennell Moore, but a Letharger’s interest in a mortal seems suspicious, no? Nira has been trying to assist in wakening the Unawakened and helping them blossom into their true potential, and Jack Riley seems to be a perfect candidate - on the road to recovery from his substance abuse, and trying to help his new Commander, and Hideout with supply runs and being support.

Alexander remains to be under the thrall of the demons in the Dominion, continues to work as a bartender at Hypnos and is irrefutably flirting with his best friend. He’s gained custody of his child within the confines of the tunnels. The same tunnels that Atemu Elmasry and Teddy Byrne almost fought in when they reuinted for the first time in a decade and spurred the hundred year old feud that runs deep between them - Fallon Knight the only reason that the two only part ways with new scars, and their lives.

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This is the briefest of reference materials we could compile together based on what we know, and what the muns of Calamitous have sent us. If there is anything incorrect, or misinterpreted - or you lovelies want something added/included, let us know!

We didn’t receive updates for everyone, but we’re happy to add something in, we hope this runover of the latest events helps you guys who don’t have the time to follow everything on the dash!

#calamity.admin #oocfaq

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parabellumrpg · 4 years

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WHEN: Saturday, August 1st. WHERE: Sapphire (Neutral) HOSTED BY: Mia Costello TIME: 7:00 PM CST DRESS CODE: Assigned Costume OOC TIME: 6:00 PM CST

Chanel Albright, the Costello’s notorious publicist, is turning 29 and all of Chicago’s elite, spontaneous, reckless and eyebrow raising are invited. Hosted and thrown by one of Chicago’s former news headliners, Mia Costello. This is a private event where two things allow you entrance into Sapphire, a personalized VIP pass and being dressed as the 90s or 00s artist listed on said pass. Failure to meet the dress code or to arrive in costume as someone other than the name on the pass results in not only a denied entry but immediate escorting from Sapphire’s premises.

Liquor, food, 90s/00s nostalgia and music will be in abundance. Drinks are practically free and the night will be wild and one to be remembered. Cell Phones and digital cameras are traded in for polaroid and disposable cameras. Sapphire has been transformed from the club of the present to that of the past with classics of each era and a few modern amenities provided for guests entertainment. Costello and private security are heavily in attendance to make sure things do not get too out of hand.

A/N: A special THANK YOU to Isa for putting this all together. She assigned every character a 90s/00s icon to dress up as – even the ones who aren’t taken! Everyone’s costumes will be listed below. She also made a playlist (listen here) and typed everything up. I didn’t have to do much work for this at all! Thank you for coming up with such a fun idea for everyone to participate in!

With that being said, I think I can trust everyone here to write and do replies however they see fit. If you want to write interactions via Chatzy/Discord, that’s fine, just make sure to post them on the dash if anything important happens so that we can all read! Try to stay on top of replies (this especially goes for ME, I suck). Have fun, make sure to check out the assigned costumes below! And make sure your character shows up in costume or they won’t be let in. Don’t make Mia mad, plz, thank you.

Chanel Albright: Posh Spice

Leon Costello: Justin Timberlake

Ezra Costello: Adam Levine (Maroon 5)

Mia Costello: Ginger Spice

Sofia Costello: Baby Spice

Luca Costello: John Mayer

Natalia Cardoza: Christina Aguliera

Camila Perez: Mariah Carey

Jackson Sinclair: Nick Carter

Margot Sinclair: Britney Spears

Noah Sinclair: Matthew Bellamy - Muse

Paityn Sinclair (Costello): Courtney Love

Sebastian Sinclair: Eminem

Felicity Sinclair: Avril Lavinge

Matthew Dunne: Aaron Carter

Tristan Sullivan: Marky Mark from the Funky Bunch

Joaquin Aleman: Enrique Iglesias

Eva Calderon: Shakira

Alondra Aleman: Beyonce (Destiny Child’s Era/Early Solo Career)

Livia Moreno: Gwen Stefani

Ambrya Mardin: Jennifer Lopez (JLO)

Not Taken Characters Roles: Who are invited to the party

Violet Costello: Scary Spice

Leo Amari: Marc Anthony

Gabriel Aleman: Jay Z

Charlotte Sinclair: Nicole Scherzinger

Abel Costello: Kurt Cobain

Aaron Kumar: Lenny Kravitz

Angela Webber: Alanis Moresett

Adam Davenport: Rob Thomas

Ben Lowell: Nick Lachey - 98 Degrees

Alex Alverez: 50 Cent

Avery Mercer: Alicia Keys

Liam Edwards: Gerard Way

Corinna Sutter: Whitney Houston

Damon Kent: Jason Maraz

Yvonne Santiago: Sheryl Crow

Jessa Westbrook: Kylie Minogue

Katrina Patani: LeAnn Rimes

Holden Estrada: Lil Bow Wow

Thalia Montoya: Aaliyah

Nicholas Farley: Usher

Mateo Lujan: Sting

Thomas Sinclair: Billie Joel Armstrong - Green Day

Juliet Carmichael: Celine Dion

Dennis: David Beckham

#pb event: 004 #thank you again isa!

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biandlesbianliterature · 5 years

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This is part 3 of 3 of the bi and lesbian books that I’ve read and loved! Click here to see the full list at the Lesbrary.

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Romance & Erotica:

Rescued Heart by Georgia Beers (review)

My Lady’s Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel by Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris(review)

A Pirate’s Heart by Catherine Friend (review)

Knit One, Girl Two by Shira Glassman (review)

Roller Girl by Vanessa North (review)

The Long Way Home by Rachel Spangler (review)

Macho Sluts by Patrick Califia (review)

Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica edited by Sinclair Sexsmith (review)

Comics:

Heathen, Volume 1 by Natasha Alterici (review)

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (review)

The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars by Michael Dante DiMartino

Motor Crush Vol 1 by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, and Babs Tarr (review)

Darlin’ It’s Betta Down Where It’s Wetta by Megan Rose Gedris (review)

Spectacle Vol. 1 by Megan Rose Gedris

As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman (review)

Kim Reaper: Grim Beginnings by Sarah Graley (review)

The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg (review)

Goldie Vance Vol. 1 by Hope Larson (Author) and Brittney Williams (illustrator) (review) (as well as Vol 2 and Vol 3)

100 Crushes by Elisha Lim (review)

Girl Friends: The Complete Collection by Milk Morinaga (review of volume 1, review of volume 2)

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Kabi Nagata

Sugar Town by Hazel Newlevant (review)

On Loving Women by Diane Obomsawin (review)

Aquicorn Cove by Katie O’Neill (review)

Space Battle Lunchtime Volumes 1 & 2 by Natalie Riess (review)

America Volume 1 and Volume 2 by Gabby Rivera

Revolutionary Girl Utena manga by Chiho Saito (review)

Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Shannon Watters (review)

Supermutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki (review)

Jem and the Holograms by Kelly Thompson and Sophia Campbell

Heavy Vinyl, Volume 1 by Carly Usdin and Nina Vakueva (review)

Citrus, Vols 1-3 by Saburo Uta (review)

Charm School Book One: Magical Witch Girl Bunny by Elizabeth Watasin (review)

Princeless: Raven the Pirate Princess Vols. 1-3 by Jeremy Whitley (review)

War of Streets and Houses by Sophie Yanow (review)

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Memoirs/Biographies:

Two or Three Things I Know for Sure by Dorothy Allison (review)

The Family Tooth by Ellis Avery (review)

When We Were Outlaws by Jeanne Cordova (review)

Tomboy Survival Guide by Ivan Coyote (review)

Hunger by Roxane Gay (review)

Prairie Silence by Melanie Hoffert (review)

First Spring Grass Fire by Rae Spoon (review)

Gender Failure by Rae Spoon & Ivan E. Coyote (review)

Before the Rain: A Memoir of Love & Revolution by Luisita Lopez Torregrosa (review)

Licking the Spoon: A Memoir of Food, Family and Identity by Candace Walsh (review)

Nonfiction:

Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker, illustrated by Julia Scheele (review)

Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme edited by Ivan Coyote and Zena Sharman (review)

Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire by Lisa M. Diamond (review)

Inseparable: Desire Between Women In Literature by Emma Donoghue (review)

Queers Dig Time Lords edited by Sigrid Ellis and Michael Damian Thomas (review)

Aimée & Jaguar: A Love Story, Berlin 1943 by Erica Fischer

The ABCs of LGBT+ by Ash Hardell (review)

Kicked Out edited by Sassafras Lowrey (review)

The Whole Lesbian Sex Book by Felice Newman (review)

Dear John, I Love Jane edited by Candace Walsh and Laura Andre (review)

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The Gifted Seer

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/3F9XFvm

by HogwartsMaster98

Beverly Sinclair, a regular Hufflepuff girl going into her 6th year. she spends most of her time in the library or with Remus, but what happens when she interacts with a certain set of Prewett twins? Everything changes in the blink of an eye and her world is turned completely upside down. Will everyone she loves and cares for make it, or will she lose all that she loves?

Words: 7417, Chapters: 5/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Rape/Non-Con

Categories: F/M, Multi, Other

Characters: Original Female Character(s), Fabian Prewett, Gideon Prewett (Harry Potter), James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, Molly Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Avery Family (Harry Potter), Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Tom Riddle | Voldemort, Arthur Weasley, Bill Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Percy Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Pomona Sprout, Marlene McKinnon, Dorcas Meadowes, Mary Macdonald, Draco Malfoy, Antonin Dolohov, Fenrir Greyback, Thorfinn Rowle, Evan Rosier, Severus Snape, Mulciber Jr. | Severus Snape's Schoolmate, Rodolphus Lestrange, Rabastan Lestrange, Alecto Carrow, Amycus Carrow, Walden Macnair, Regulus Black

Relationships: Fabian Prewett/Original Female Character(s), Gideon Prewett (Harry Potter)/Original Female Character(s), Fabian Prewett/Gideon Prewett/Original Female Character(s), Sirius Black/Original Female Character(s)

Additional Tags: Protective Remus Lupin, Soul Bond, Triple Triad (Final Fantasy), Alternate Universe - Harry Potter Setting, Rape, Marauders Era (Harry Potter), Original Character(s), Baby Draco Malfoy, Baby Harry Potter, Past Relationship(s), Young Harry Potter, Young Hermione Granger, Young Sirius Black, Young James Potter, Young Lily Evans Potter, Young Remus Lupin, Torture, Slow Burn, Fluff and Smut, Eventual Smut, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Fabian Prewett Lives, Threesome - F/M/M, Pregnancy Kink, Prewett twins are packing, Kidnapping

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heartbloomed · 1 year

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Having to explain to unsuspecting humans that monsters were real was always one of the most difficult aspects of a hunt for Olivia and Avery — especially after killing someone in front of said human. They were understandably a little weary of the two after that. Olivia nor Avery were very sensitive, or comforting, so they usually struggled with calming the other person down in a situation like this. Olivia stopped in front of Red as she saw her arms raise in front of her defensively, Olivia's own arms then raising in surrender. “Look, we’re not going to hurt you,” she sighed.

Avery used the sleeve of her flannel to wipe blood splatter off her face and set the blade on the ground, before nearing closer to Red herself. “I understand this is all… a little scary, but that,” Avery paused to point at the body lying on the floor. “was a vampire, and he would have killed you had he gotten the chance."

Olivia attempted to step a little closer to Red, wanting to see if the other woman had been hurt at all before they arrived. “I’m Olivia, this is Avery. We hunt these kinds of things. Now, can you let me see if you’re alright? Did you get hurt?”

continued from here // @ofbookshelves

#ofbookshelves #olivia — hunterverse.#olivia & avery ft. red #olivia jenkins — interactions.#avery sinclair — interactions.

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Emma Myers: The Wednesday Girl Who’s Redefining Success

Emma Myers is a rising Hollywood actress, singer, dancer and social media influencer. She is best recognized for her role as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series Wednesday in 2022. The series has received praise for its wit, dark humour and performances. Critics have lauded her performance as Enid, calling her “scene-stealing” and “a breakout star.”

Introduction: Emma Myers

Emma Myers was born to Nicole and Jeremy Myers on April 2, 2002 in Orlando, Florida. Later, the family moved to Atlanta and she is still there now. She is of Greek descent from her mother’s side.

Avery, Emma, Isabel and Olivia are four sisters and she is the second-oldest of the group. Isabel is also an actress.

She went to a cooperative homeschool and never had a traditional school experience. Emma myers characterizes herself as nerdy and introverted, having no experience interacting with friends.

Myers studied dancing as a child, performed in plays as a child and provided voiceovers for advertisements. But she spent the majority of her spare time alone. She loved bands like Twenty One Pilots and Panic! at the Disco in her teenage years. She like K-pop, especially the band Seventeen.

She loves cats and keeps one in her home. She has nearly 12 Million followers in Instagram.

Career: Journey to Stardom

In 2010, Myers made her acting debut as a child actress in the television show The Glades.

Emma briefly appeared in the drama film “Letters to God” in such minor roles that her name is not even listed in the credits. After then, Myers was no longer seen on television for ten years.

The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and the Marvel superhero universe were her early influences. Emma discovered she wanted to shine on television after seeing hobbits and orcs and after turning 16, she started working hard to achieve her goal. She began performing professionally at the age of 16.

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EVENT 008 | CONCLUSION

Although those at the party felt like they had been trapped inside forever, it had actually only been about two hours. But with every minute that passed, people were getting more desperate to bring back their loved ones. It wasn’t looking like the basilisk controller was going to give up until he had everyone on the list and citizens of Beacon Hills were determined to get them. The wolfsbane had gotten to their hands- everything had been going according to plan. That is, until Jack Foster and Lydia Martin came up with a plan of their own. An arrow mixed with basilisk venom was shot at the snake, and it was something the controller did not see coming.

The venom made the basilisk fall to the ground and while doing so, it knocked out the trail of venom that was surrounding the hostages. Every single one of them managed to escape unharmed. And with that, the controller was whistling for the basilisk. It slithered away immediately and the lights turned back on. The familiar voice from earlier echoed through the speakers.

Congratulations! You have all survived the black-light party. I do hope you enjoyed your night. This may not have been the outcome I was expecting but I’m pleased that your loved ones have been returned safely. Please don’t forget, however, that I am still in control. Now more than ever. Your friends may be safe for now but that doesn’t mean this is over. I will continue to control this town for as long as those mentioned earlier roam the streets. You may bring them back to the church- dead or alive- at any time. Once they are all wiped out, the town can be safe for good. Once again for those of you who forgot, I will read off the names of the people I want.

Lydia Martin, Jackson Whittemore, Stiles Stilinski, Avery Frost, William Stark, Talia Black, Nate Sinclair, Ariel Hale, Anastasia Vasiliev, Kira Yukimura, Juliet Raeken, Kai Argent, Allison Argent, and Alexander Collins.

My new friend Jack Foster has also been added to this list. And I’m extending this to anyone who is seen helping or being associated with these people. Friends, family. Bring them all to me. Remember that I am not the enemy. They are. These people are responsible for everything that’s happened in this town. One way or another, they’re connected. I’ll be seeing you soon.

And with that, the doors to the church flung open. The mountain ash barrier that surrounded the building had disappeared and anything that blocked the police from entering was now gone as well. There was an eerie feeling in the air as people were reunited with friends and family. Half the town had just tried to kill each other- and the hit list still stood. Would they try to eliminate those in Beacon Hills that were wanted now that the wolfsbane was out of their system?

admin note: the event is now over! you may continue your old threads or start new ones about the aftermath of what happened. I do genuinely hope you guys enjoyed this event and had a good time. honestly I was really nervous just because of how different it was but I worked really hard on everything and making sure this one was unique. and thank you so much to those of you who were active during this event. it makes all the hard work worthwhile. everyone who participated did an awesome job at interacting with everyone and it means a lot to me. thank you guys and again, I really hope you enjoyed this one!

also there’s bound to be a few new starters hitting the tags so as always, please watch out for those and make sure no starter has zero notes! and the replying to two before posting your own rule still applies. thanks again!

#habhqevent #habhqevent8

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Introducing the M A I N E V E N T of the Circus De La Khaos, please, take your designated seats and enjoy the S H O W.

The curtains of the Big Top O P E N and all the guests of the Carnival pile in, the atmosphere is lit with excitement and every human and supernatural alike are keeping the peace with minimal hostility carried over to violence. It’s a treaty held by the ground they walk beneath; the neutral of The Haven and now under the roof of the tent that has alluded them all they are guests to the Khaos Carnival and the flickering lights of magic hang low from above; lanterns that float by spells circle the seats as rows upon rows form a ring around a sandy centre; it remains D A R K; shrouded in shadows cast that are free from the lights shone over the seats; plaques are embossed on each row, names of each individual invitee plastered across it.

The familiar voice of K H A O S rips through the enclosed space, shakes the thin walls of the tent as the voice of silk introduces the opening of the performance, signals that it will begin in but thirty minutes:

Thank you all who have made it, I extend my gratitude for chasing the excitement I promised to offer you. If you would please find your seats, the S H O W will begin shortly. I cannot wait for you to F E A S T your eyes upon the M A R V E L S I have gathered over my years - they will truly S H O C K and remain not for the faint of heart. I am thrilled to see your faces when the Khaos hits the stage.

Please, E N J O Y, I hope the Karnage is enough for you...

The lights rise over the seats, illuminate the far stretch as they curve around at all angles to cover the ring. There are C L O W N S in excessive wear, ivories on display with fixed grins handing out drinks for all those wanting to wet throats; and desire, a further selection of delicacies on offer from the passing few Khaos members that subsidise treats and snacks for all the creatures that have become a little P E C K I S H in waiting for the performance to begin.

Unbeknowst to the guests, there is a gentle thrum of power emanating from the earth below them, fixed in the blades of grass, crushed beneath boots and crumples pamphlets advertising the Circus discarded along with it. The only known thing to them all is that...

The Circus of Khaos is truly about to begin...

a show to remember...

aeternum memoriae...

Seating Arrangements:

FRONT | RINGSIDE

Ringside Left: Kaia Patel, Kazimir Mikhailov, Yasmin Trinidad/Solimortem, Corvina Alkera

Ringside Middle: Nadara Vanserra, Jasper Dalton, Jessie Davenport, Griffin Blake

Ringside Right: Connor Maven, Hector Monroe, Ariel, Henry Lassiter, Axel Reyes

GRANDSTAND 1

First Row: Evan, Damien Alanis, Kalto Fane, Saylor Zander,

Second Row: Charlotte Bright, Demitri, Seraphino Cristo, Daena Locklear

Third Row: Alyssa Noir, Lylia Barnett, Kaiden Parker, Azarius, Calypso Zander

Back Row: Willa Shade, Tranterdor “Troy” Dazzoth, Aadya, Eden Sinclair

GRANDSTAND 2

First Row: Tryxryna “Tryx”, Kace Everett, Olympia Laine, Yara Banks

Second Row: Nyla Zander, Mateo O’Riley, Cole Kayson, Athena Dyer

Third Row: Zyler Fane, Freyja Carter, Sirene Zander, Jack Riley, Ezra

Back Row: Avery Arden, Tatiana Moreno, Jakoris “Jack” Davenport, Willow Harris

Note: Part two of the Khaos De La Circus event, you may write starters on entering the Big Top; taking your seats and interacting with those on your row in order of where sat. You may also turn around and communicate with those in front and behind you if you’re seated etc. This part will run through Thursday 29th July 18:00GMT(13:00CST) until Friday 30th July 22:00GMT(17:00CST).

Of course, you may continue your current threads, or timejump them where you want, this is Part Two, so be mindful!

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The Secret Path

Avery Tiplady, Pawan Parhar, Breanna Croxen, Fardin Gadjyev, Jackson Yung

Clan Name:

Maawanji'idiwag (Come Together). This clan name was chosen from the Ojibwe peoples as it represents Chanie’s descent. Maawanji'idiwag symbolizes the need for everyone to listen to each others stories and work together to help avoid eliminating Indigenous culture.

Introduction to The Secret Path:

Following the tradition of the Nisga’a people, our group has chosen to share “The Secret Path” (a visual album by Gord Downie) for “Our Common Bowl” exercise. “The Secret Path” is a musical and animated adaptation of the unfortunate story of Chanie Wenjak, an Anishinaabe boy who died in an attempt to return back to his home from a residential school near Kenora, Ontario. Before the creation of “The Secret Path”, the original story of Chanie was featured in an early edition of Maclean’s magazine. Ian Adams article displays multiple issues regarding Indigenous culture. The term “Indian” is often used throughout the article, but in a derogatory context. Furthermore, alcoholism is labelled as an “Indian Problem”. Ultimately, the article offers Western Colonial ideals as a solution for Residential Schooling. The narrow minded, isolationist diction throughout the article shows the continued lack of empathy towards Indigenous cultures. In Adams’ article, Chanie’s name was spelt Charlie, which also speaks to an utter disregard for the life and the turmoil he suffered. “The Secret Path” provides a more critical, and respectful narration of Chanie’s life, humanizing him rather than the slight victim blaming that is present in the Maclean’s story that originally introduced the Canadian public to Chanie’s story.When Gord Downie learned about the story of Chanie, and decided to dedicate his art and privilege (as a white man, and lead singer of one of Canada’s most prolific rock bands, The Tragically Hip) to bring awareness to Chanie’s story, he created it with a quote from Murray Sinclair in mind:

“This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem. Because at the same time that aboriginal people were being demeaned in the schools and their culture and language were being taken away from them and they were being told that they were inferior, they were pagans, that they were heathens and savages and that they were unworthy of being respected — that very same message was being given to the non-aboriginal children in the public schools as well…They need to know that history includes them.” (Murray Sinclair, Ottawa Citizen, May 24, 2015)

We preface our blog post by clearly stating that this is not a traditional Anishinaabe story. In part of that fact, our rationale for choosing this resource, in spite of it being created by a non-Indigenous person, was that it does create an interesting opportunity for non-Indigenous educators and students to examine ways in which non-Indigenous individuals have an onus to spread and keep alive stories of hardship and overt and explicit discrimination of people through art, literature, and discussions etc. With correct knowledge and awareness to the benefits and challenges of this resource, our clan believes that this visual aid can be helpful to educators.

The Role of Indigenous Knowledge’s, Content or Perspectives:

Although the mediums of “Secret Path” through graphic novel visuals and rock-esque genre of audio elements, cater to a very mainstream non-Indigenous audience, the project is centralized around the perspectives, content, and knowledge of Indigenous people. Downie’s work aims to educate the public on reconciliation through raising awareness on the reality of Canadian residential schooling for a contemporary non-Indigenous audience through highlighting Chanie’s tragic experience at Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in 1966. In “6. Secret Path”, the sixth track on the album that our clan focused on, the audience is given the third person Indigenous perspective of Chanie walking down a path of train tracks, through freezing temperature and under pouring rain with a light windbreaker, trying to find his way back to his real home, and eventually succumbing to eventual hunger and exposure of the freezing elements, through Jeff Lemire’s (a non-Indigenous Canadian artist and cartoonist) animated graphic novel visual depictions, narrated by Downie’s vocals. Chanie’s perspective provides the audience a glimpse into what he endured in his experiences in these residential schools, and the kind of unfairness that the whole Indigenous culture had to endured. Downie’s reiteration of Chanie’s story also highlight the fact that there were many other victims just like Chanie who suffered from the same, if not worse fates as him, and that this part of our Canadian history should never been forgotten or ignored. In Jeff Lemire’s statement on the “Secret Path” website, he admits, “I never learned about Chanie Wenjack or about any of the tens of thousands of other Indigenous children like him who were part of Canada’s residential school system. This is such a massive part of our country’s history, yet our schools didn’t teach us about it. Why?” (Lemire, 2016). This genuine admission of past ignorance and the present fact that he helped create such a powerful medium of reconciliation as a non-Indigenous person, signifies that cultures can be bridged through dialogue and understanding, and past ignorance can be easily turned into knowledge, if presented the opportunity and inclination to do so. Downie’s work helps disseminate Indigenous knowledge and content towards younger audiences who may not be previously aware of past Indigenous history, through relatable and easier digestible mediums of discourse.

Regarding the genealogy in the transfer of Indigenous knowledge to people and place within “Secret Path”, both Chanie’s sisters, Pearl Wenjack and Daisy Wenjack were active consultants and advisors to Downie’s project in raising awareness and preserving real Canadian history, and they are shown repeatedly throughout the visual album. The knowledge exuded from Downie’s project is passed on to a non-Indigenous audience from all parts of the world, which then returns to the Indigenous Community as a reciprocated sense of understanding. These communities further benefit, because according to the “Secret Path” Website, "Proceeds from the sale of Secret Path will go to The Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation via The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at The University of Manitoba.” (Downie, 2016), and these funds would be dedicated to preserving the history of residential schools and finding more missing children. Downie also established a separate “Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund” that focuses on cross-cultural education to support healing and recovery. The website of the latter fund is largely designed to promote learning for reconciliation and offers a “learning resources page” which showcases various lesson plans using “secret Path” from various Canadian schools (2016, “Secret Path Learning Resources”). The page also offers a Youtube video that showcases both Pearl and Daisy visiting a school that had students writing letters in response to Downie’s project. At the start of the video, Pearl admits that she was hesitant in introducing “Secret Path” to children, because she first thought the children would not be able to understand the pain in Chanie’s residential school experiences. As the video progresses, the students read their letters to the Wenjack sisters and they are shown to able to understand and relate with the Indigenous knowledge shared through Downie’s work. The video then ends with the children celebrating the diversity of cultures within their communities and being hopeful for the future. This video and learning resource page makes it evident that education and awareness on the reconciliation between two cultures are possible, and different people from different places can establish genuine connections with each other by simply communicating.

Benefits and Challenges:

Throughout the Secret Path, Downie’s words have a sudden respect for space as they stay true to Chanie’s story. In the first song, “The Stranger” Downie resists projecting onto Chanie, as the lyric produces a form of ambiguity and anxiety that remains true to the theoretical feelings of a lost 12-year-old. The benefit of this approach would be the calm introduction of the history and story behind Chanie’s story being suitable to ease into and develop a form of attachment towards the hardships experienced on his journey. Downie’s direct lyricism also reflects to how the Secret Path itself is a story of space, illustrating on the distance between Chanie and his family, and the open spaces between his steps on a seemingly endless stretch train tracks. The visuals that this story portrays within the viewer's imagination, viewer’s typically remember the majority of what they see and hear, and very rarely what they have read, as the level of interaction develops, a stronger connection forms within the viewer. This benefits greatly, in ensuring that these Indigenous stories, are not forgotten, that the experiences of individuals faced through this historic catastrophe are heard. Residential school awareness is essential to the healing process as this is the first step to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

The sensitivity of the subject, could be a challenge to some viewers, as the message behind the story is rather strong. Viewers who have experienced, or have family members that have endured the rather disturbing treatments within residential schools may struggle with the material. This may result in psychological distress and pain that has not yet been forgiven, causing some to have to relive such a horrid experience mentally. Proper protocols would be necessary to help manage these difficult topics and to prepare viewers for what is about to be presented. The story is a difficult, inspiring and very painful journey for everyone. It may be rather difficult to find a teacher who is willing to teach this resource and subject confidently towards their peers, otherwise the story loses meaning if not presented and discussed openly within a classroom setting.

Educational Perspectives:

One of the advantages of this source is that it could be used in many ways in a classroom environment. For younger students, the audio and visual aspect of the source would be a great way to introduce the histories of the residential school system and Canada’s legacy regarding their treatment of Indigenous peoples. Furthermore, these histories require a lot of difficult reading and so the visual representation that the source provides would perhaps be more suitable for younger students. Although the visual album is approximately two hours long, an educator has the option of showing specific parts of the album, or perhaps viewing the album over a longer period of time. In particular, the introduction and the first song would be used as a lesson with younger students in order to create empathy for Indigenous issues and help them recognize that these issues represent a problem for all of us. The tone of the visual album is great for this, as it provokes a strong emotional reaction upon viewing Chanie’s story. We would show the album to students, have them reflect on the events that happened to Chanie, and discuss how it made the students feel if this happened to them. Due to Chanie’s young age, it would be easier for students to picture themselves in his situation and begin to understand the horrors that so many children like Chanie had to face.

For older students, such as those in high school, the source could be used as a way to introduce students on critically examining resources and the narratives that are presented to them. The Secret Path would be used while examine portions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Residential Schools in order to provide an audio and visual aid to readings that may be considered dense by students. Furthermore, this could then be used to launch students into a research project. This research project could take on many different directions. One such direction would be to have students work in groups and either focus on contemporary Indigenous issues and the narrative that is being presented or perhaps critically examining other Canadian narratives. Although, some of these may not perhaps be directly linked to the issue raised by The Secret Path, students would be learning to be critical of the narratives that are presented to them and to do their own research before accepting them. After presenting their findings, students would be asked to reflect on the issues that were raised by other groups and how we can try to create a more inclusive narrative of Canada’s past, present and future. Even though the ways of using this source are primarily reflective in nature, it is important for students to reflect and discuss as the classroom can serve as the basis of a dialogue that could result in a better relationship between all of those who live in Canada.

References Used Throughout:

Adams, Ian. The lonely death of Chanie Wenjack. 22 Oct. 2017, www.macleans.ca/society/the-lonely-death-of-chanie-wenjack/. Accessed 3 Nov. 2017.

Downie, G. (2016). Secret Path Learning Resources. Retrieved from https://www.downiewenjack.ca/learning/secret-path-learning-resources

Downie, G. (2016). Statement By Gordon Downie. Retrieved from http://secretpath.ca/

Gregorie, L. (2016). Gord Downie’s Secret Path giving hope to Inuit trauma survivors. Retrieved from http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/65674gord_downies_secret_path_giving_hope_to_inuit_trauma_survivors/

Lemire. J. (2016). Statement By Jeff lemire. Retrieved from http://secretpath.ca/

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