#honestly it’s a cliche trope of being possessed

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love maze, s.jy.

chapter nine pairing: jake x afab!reader word count: tbd (series)

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genre: college!au, mutual friends, fake dating, smut.

synopsis: an unfortunate encounter, drunken mistakes, and a sort of (definitely) stalker leads jake sim ‘dating’ his best friend’s childhood crush.

or, your life gets intertwined with a rich boy’s in attempt to not get sued by his crazy personal fangirl and like with all good cliches, sex overcomplicates things.

contents: smut, sort of strangers to fuck buddies to lovers pipeline, childhood best friend!jay, mentions of best friend! yunjin, curly haired & mixed reader, uni!au, rich nepo baby!jake, enha frat boys, lots of kissing, fake dating turning into fwb real quick, totally way too into it for it to be fake early on, big booty reader that’s jake’s obsessed with, partying and alcohol use, slight violence, he fell first and harder trope, stem bf & writer gf, (kinda overly) possessive jake, some angst to spice things up, daddy issues, hyper independent reader who struggles with her feelings, fluff and happy ending!!

a/n: hello~ i’ve never been a tumblr girly but i have went through my w*ttpad era back in 2018 so bare with me y’all. this will be a series but not that long (i hope) so pls look forward to it. warning tags will be placed before each “chapter” to specify what to expect. pls pls reblog and interact, i’d love to have feedback and see what your thoughts are. okay! yay, for now enjoy and thank you sm :D

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CHAPTER NINE: JEALOUSY

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word count: 4.1k

warnings: minjun is being a stalker, that’s sort of it??

a/n: IM SORRY IVE BEEN GONE FOR SO LONG. i’m working + doing an internship at the same time so im exhausted everyday since being an adult SUCKS so i’ve neglected writing (though i have a new idea for a smau lol) and this not that great but i wanted to provide something for you guys </3 jake is down horrendous and not even hiding it now it’s crazy

"PLEASE STOP STARING," Ni-ki whined, throwing an ice cube in Jake's direction who was perched at the counter with a giddy smile. You were on the other side of the store, in the midst of barring out drinks before turning to help your coworker with a unsatisfied customer.

It was different to see you in your element, of course to you it being a mere barista job but Jake couldn't deny how much a leadership position suited you. You were good at quite literally everything, barely paying him mind when he waltzed in 20 minutes ago due to the afternoon rush but seeming calm and collected as you handled the line of drinks that seemed never ending. You looked as pretty as ever in his eyes, your haired pulled up by the clip in your hair and bare skin that seemed to be glowing.

You were called in last minute by a fellow shift as they weren't able to come in due to an emergency. Knowing Ms. Cho would've been the one to cover, something you couldn't bare to make her do as she was meant to take the week off due to spraining her wrist, and not wanting to leave Ni-ki hanging you canceled on the previous study-date you had scheduled with Jake much to his disappointment.

Lo and behold though, said boy decided that he had all the time in the world to wait for you. After you called him on your break, excited that a coworker would be coming in to do the closing tasks, telling him you'd be off at 6:30 instead of 10, Jake stopped by an hour before your shift would end deeming that allowing him to treat you to dinner would make up for the raincheck.

"Bro honestly, I know she's your girlfriend but can't you go sit down at least," Ni-ki's voice breaks his thoughts once more. Jake merely rolled his eyes, waving off the boy who looked exasperated by his presence.

"Yah, whatever. You're just bitter 'cause you’re bitchless," Jake began to tease, watching as the younger boy rolled his eyes and discretely flipped him off without the other customers taking note.

There was a familiar jingle from the door, Ni-ki's eyes looking past him to greet whoever walked in but his face turned into one of visible disgust. Immediately making his way in your direction without a word, Jake curiously turned around with his brows frowned to see what caused such a reaction.

A small scoff left Jake's lips, watching Minjun b-line to where you were behind the bar with Ni-ki glued to your side and staring him down like a guard dog. A small smirk picks at his lips, Jake waiting patiently, watching from afar to see what he planned on saying as you'd be able to handle it yourself.

"___," Minjun spoke, attempting to gain your attention but you merely lifted your gaze for a second as you focused on the drinks you had sequenced. "Can we talk?"

"I'm busy," You said dryly, sending him a pointed look as you were on shift quite literally in the middle of working. "If you need something you can ask my other staff to help you,"

"Are you seriously going to ignore me?"

"Are you seriously showing up to my job when I told you to leave me alone?" You shot back, brow raising in disbelief. "It's harassment, do you want me to call the cops?"

Minjun bit his lip, seemingly collecting his thoughts to carefully piece what he intended to say next. "You're ignoring my texts, how else am I supposed to talk to you?"

"I blocked you," You answer with a small shrug. "I don't want to talk to you. We have no reason to either way, it was your idea to move on with our lives in the first place so I don't see what you need from me now,"

"It was a mistake," Minjun attempts but a loud scoff comes from your end at his words. Feeling yourself grow more and more annoyed, you take a second to collect your thoughts, having to silently remind yourself that there were a handful of other customers that you still needed to be portrayed to in a professional light.

Your eyes flickered to the left, feeling the familiar gaze boring into your side. You met Jake's look, his brows slightly pinched as he held an unreadable expression glancing over Minjun. His arms were crossed against his chest, leaned against the front counter while his head tilted in the smallest of ways meeting your eyes. Silently indicating whether of not you wanted him to intervene, you shook your head, turning over to Ni-ki who was still on gaurd just a step behind you.

"Can you take over for me?" You ask the younger boy, his eyes softening as he glanced down to you with a small nod. Telling Sooyun the same, you leave the two on the floor to handle the customer flow and walk away from Minjun without a word. He attempted to follow along the counter that kept you separated, only to stop short noting how you met Jake at the break that separated the workers and customer side.

"You okay?" Jake asks softly, his hand finding its place in your own as he traced his thumb over your palm in attempt to offer some ease to your mind.

"I don't know why he keeps trying," You mumble out, swallowing the lump in your throat while Jake pursed his lips. You had to admit, no matter how unaffected you attempted to seem, having Minjun back and weaseling his way into your life was slowly opening up old wounds that never fully healed. It felt exhausting seeing his face, much less feeling trapped in your own workplace since that seemed to be his resort to finding you no matter how many hints you've given to leave you be.

"You want me to call the guys and we can jump him out back?" Jake offers, the teasing in his voice caused you to laugh though the glint in his eyes made it hard for you to tell if he was entirely joking. "I could take him on my own but I'm sure Jay wants a few hits at him anyway,"

"So does Ni-ki," You snicker, glancing over to the boy who had his eyes trained on Minjun with a menacing glare. "I don't have the money to bail all seven of you out though so let's not do that,"

A cocky smile fell upon Jake's lips knowing well enough his next words would cause you to grimace. "It's okay baby, I'm rich remember?"

You roll your eyes but couldn't refrain from the small laugh that fell from your lips. "You're annoying," You huff, though the giggle that filtered through your words had Jake smiling from ear to ear. Leaning closer, he's quick to place a kiss to your lips, your eyes widening as you pulled away with a tsk. "I'm on the clock, stop making me look like a bad worker,"

"No one's looking," Jake reassures, not even sparing a glance around the room but he's sure of himself. His hands fell to your hips, pulling you in closer and technically he was right, the large pastry case and stack of boxes that you had yet to be able to put away had blocked a significant amount of view of where you two stood, someone would have had to come around the corner to see you two if they really wanted to.

A clear of someone's throat caused the two of you to pull away from the giddy bubble you were in. Your annoyance flooded back in a second while Jake lazily looked over his shoulder, his eyes lighting up taking note of Minjun who stood with a dark expression.

"What's up man?" Jake smiled, turning as he said so but still keeping one arm draped around your waist though you shifted slightly in your spot. His grip tightened feeling how you attempted to move, squeezing your hip as a silent way to tell you to stay in place at his side. "You need something?"

"Can you give us a minute?" Minjun's words were short and clipped, the visible annoyance dripping from his persona.

"Don't think so," He hummed with the click of his tongue. "M'names Jake," Holding out his hand with a cheeky smile, Jake waited for Minjun to introduce himself. You had to refrain from the laugh that wanted to spill from your lips, the obviously annoying but polite tactic one you wouldn't have guessed he'd play but it seemed to work better than being possessive or immediately hostile.

"Minjun," Was all he replied with, not bothering to complete the handshake Jake intended. Turning his gaze to you, he near pleaded in a softer tone. "Can we just talk?"

Jake let out a loud sigh, dropping his hand with the shake of his head. "You know, man, I wouldn't have held nothing against you but you're really making my girl uncomfortable," His previous bubbly expression was gone, now replaced with a bored one that shamelessly glanced over Minjun. "You know me personally, I don't go for girls I broke up with, especially after she told me to leave her alone and she has a new man. That's just me though,"

"No offense man, but I know you two just got together. Your new relationship doesn't compare to us," Minjun shrugs while you let out a laugh of disbelief. You and Jake were more comfortable together, by miles, in a short amount of time even if your relationship was based on a facade. After the first two months with Minjun, it felt as though you were walking on eggshells everyday to keep him around, a feeling you remember all too well and ridicule yourself for staying in for so long.

"I mean, you're the ex for a reason right? Our relationship s’not supposed to be like yours," Jake shrugs, a humorless laugh left his lips.

"You guys don't even make sense together!" Minjun was now speaking to you, gesturing between you both with an exasperated expression. "His life is completely different from yours and you know it, why waste time now when it won't even work out,"

You frowned yours brows, not knowing how much he had looked into Jake but either way, being so ambient on your differences seemed to rub you the wrong way. What exactly was he entailing? The fact that Jake was a party guy or he was rich? You grew up attached to the hip with Jay, sure you weren't directly apart of that life but you did know how to act with a cocktail dress and dinning etiquette when you needed to. You truly lacked nothing if the relationship was real and so far, Jake didn't either.

"It's cute to know you've been thinking about me," Before you were able to voice your thoughts, Jake beat you to it. His tone was teasing, though there was a slight edge to it indicating that the cat and mouse play going back and forth was something he began to grow tired of. His had squeezed your hip, somehow subconsciously knowing that your agitation grew as well, it a silent reminder that he was there for you.

Minjun scoffed, seemingly ready to retort but Jake shook his head. "You know, I don't really like being a dick and all," He starts, a small huff of air leaving his lips as if it pained him to continue. Jake's eyes flickered to you, he winked before the bored look was sent back toward Minjun. "But I do take advantage of the benefits that come from my family. Let's just make it easier on all of us since getting the lawyers involved is always so messy, yeah?"

Your eyes widened slightly, certainly not having any thought of any legal precedent but the threat should've been more than enough to get his point across. You felt a shiver run up your spine, thinking back to weeks ago when you got yourself into the situation you were now. She totally would've sued me.

There was a clear of the throat that broke the tension between you three. Ni-ki making his presence known as he sends Minjun a rather large, but most obviously fake, smile.

"I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave since I've had a few customer complaints from the situation that's occurring," He says in his peppy customer service voice, the faux sympathy in his tone adding salt to the wound. Looking around, you take note of the lie considering the lobby had cleared out significantly and not a single person in sight was paying any mind to what was occurring in the corner but you were certainly thankful for the deescalation.

Minjun doesn't say a word. His eyes lock with yours, the silent communication causing you to feel uneasy. For a split second, you almost felt bad for him seeing the look of pleading sincerity, for a second he seemed like the boy you once knew and you couldn't deny the slight tug in your heart that longed for the past. But as Jakes’ hand made its presences know on your back, you shook out of the temporary daze, you subtly moved behind him, using Jake as a shield of sorts and looking away.

You weren't naive enough to fall for that. And your thoughts proved right as Minjun's expression changed in an instant, the look of anger and annoyance familiar but he merely turned and made his way out of the shop without hesitation.

The bitter feeling caused your stomach to turn, picking at the skin of your fingers as you pulled out your phone to check the time.

"You okay noona?" Ni-ki carefully asked, His brows were pinched, a slight frown at his lips taking note of your visibly discomfort.

You nod, placing a smile on your features but it didn't quite reach your eyes. You looked behind him, seeing Sooyun working by herself. "I'm alright, I need to finish my pull before Hejin comes in so support where you can for now," You delegate, already heading toward the back room while footsteps followed soon after.

Jake sighed watching you walk away. He didn't know the full story, certainly didn't want to know the details of how in love you were, but he did know that Minjun was important enough to still bother you after some time apart. A small part of him was selfish, never wanting you to think of anyone like that but him, even though your relationship wasn't even real in the first place, but he knew that was his own jealousy.

The larger part of him felt upset for you though, the crestfallen expression you held more than enough for him to want to hold you and wash all your worries away. In a perfect world, Jake would make sure you'd never feel sad again. He vows to never be the one responsible for your tears, and if he were he'd kick himself and beg for the room in your heart to forgive him.

You stopped by the back freezer, facing the stainless steel doors and you could see Jake's reflection behind you. "I'm alright," You repeat, not having the confidence to turn around knowing your eyes were glossing over and the lump in your throat grew.

Jake hummed, watching you from afar. He watched as you began to count the frozen pastries, having to go over twice losing your train of thought and seemingly looking around aimlessly. You let out a sigh, leaning your head against the frozen rack as you shut your eyes, the cold air that wrapped around your body caused goosebumps to form along your arms, though it did well in stopping the tears that were built up to the brim.

"You know, you're technically not supposed to be back here," You mumble, a hint of amusement in your words though you were rather dejected.

Jake chuckled, shaking his head while you couldn't see it. The two of you stood in silence, not knowing what to say that would make it better. Heavy footsteps sounded as someone entered the back of the house, you peaking from behind the freezer door while Jake straightened up.

Hejin pointed a finger at you as she pulled her apron over her head. Your brows frowned, clicking on the tablet that was stuck to the door to see it only be 5:50. Her keys jangled in her pocket, the lollipop in her mouth muffling her words. "Go home,"

"What?" You let out a small laugh, amused by the loud groan she let out upon her apron getting stuck while pulling it down. "It's not 6:30,"

"I'm here now so go," Hejin huffs, pulling at her ponytail as she nods towards Jake, a silent acknowledgment to his presence but not bothering to ask why he was beside you. "I saw creeps-a-lot in the parking lot. The kid and Sooyun were blowing up my phone to get me here so I chased him away. Go home and relax, I'll make a incident report to let everyone and Mama Cho know to not talk about you and refuse him service from now on,"

Your lips pull into a frown, the tears once again welding up in your eyes. You covered your face out of embarrassment, Hejin clicking her tongue as she waved you off.

"Ay, don't cry," She tuts. "He's not worth it, new boyfriend hug her!" Hejin directs, gesturing between you and Jake causing you to let out a laugh. Jake tilted his head, his arms open as you reluctantly stepped into his embrace. You refused to look at him directly, hiding behind your hands though you could see the fondness in his expression as he stared down at you. "Good, now get out of here. Pretty girls should never cry over ugly men,"

With that, Hejin was out onto the floor. You stifled your laughter, heart pulling at the thought of your work family. She, in particular, was known to be rough around the edges, not one to show praise or direct affection but small acts like these were truly the most meaningful. You made a mental note to treat them in the future, thankful for the saving grace.

Jake pulled away from the hug slight, a small smile perking at his lips as he tilted his head. He gently pulled away your hands from your face, wiping away the few stray tears with the same fond look.

"You know, I don't know how to feel about you crying over another man," He teased causing you to roll your eyes. "Guess I have a lot of work to do to make you forgive him,"

"Forgive?" You echo, raising a brow not following his words.

Jake nods. "You know, for being an idiot but at least it allowed for me and you which is like, a million times better," He says in the most obvious voice causing you to snicker. "Forgive but not forget, or whatever it is that people say,"

"Have you been looking at pinterest quotes?" You laugh while Jake begins to nod wholeheartedly.

"You put me on, it's honestly so chill scrolling. I have like, five different boards I've made so far,"

"Rookie numbers," You tease causing him to mock offense.

"They all have certain aesthetics and are listed in order," He offers causing you to hum.

You nod in approval. "Better,"

Noting that your mood had seem to raise, Jake leans in, placing a small peck to the tip of your nose causing you to let out a small squeal. Your face scrunches up, pulling away from him while he lets out a laugh.

"C'mon, you owe me your time and I think I have the perfect idea to get your pretty little mind off everything,"

"YOU’RE JOKING?"

"What?"

You sent Jake a pointed look, smiling down at the excited animal that jumped into your arms, licking the skin of your cheek while your heart nearly bursted at the sight of her tail wagging so happily. "We've been faking it for over a month and you decided to just tell me you had a dog?"

"Her name's Layla," He laughs, crouching down to the level which you were sat on the floor. As soon as you walked into the door of the unfamiliar apartment, you were greeted by soft paws jumping at your leg along with excited barks for attention. "This is my brother's place, she's a family dog but he has her most of the time since my parents are always out of town. He's on a trip with his friends so he asked me to watch her for the week," Jake cooed as he pet Laylas fur, eyes full of affection and love as she leaned into his touch.

“I’ll watch her for the week,” You smile, gaining her attention once more as you scratched at the spot just behind Laylas’ ears. Her eyes shut as you did so, a small giggle leaving your lips as the dog visibly relaxed to your petting. “I’ll keep her company while you party or whatever you do in that frat house,”

Jake rolled his eyes, his view set on you but you were far too focused on Layla to care. “I haven’t gone to a party in weeks, and if I do you’re with me,” He says pointedly as you merely hum.

“Exactly, you can go do what you want. I’ll stay here with the cutest little puppy I’ve ever seen,” The latter half of your sentence was spoken in a high voice, cooing at Layla who seemed to be happily responsive to it.

Though he liked seeing how well you got along with his childhood pet, Jake tsked. Maybe it was a bad idea bringing you to see her, all of your attention would go to the little border collie instead of him which, admittedly, he couldn’t have.

“What I want,” Jake starts, leaning over to flood your view. “Is for you to not love my dog more than me,” He finished, dangerous close to your lips as you blinked, a small snort leaving your lips.

“Well for one, I barely tolerate you so Layla wins by a long shot,” You tease causing his lips to pout. Lightly pushing Jake away, he ends up sitting directly in front of you, Layla happily pouncing into his lap but still begging for you to provide her with scratches as she rolled over onto her back to expose her stomach. “And two, you can’t be jealous over your own dog. She’s just too cute,”

Jake sighed half heartedly. “You kicking me to the curb now for my dog?”

“Precisely,” You nod, a wide grin playing at your lips that you were unable to resist. It was still between the two of you for a moment, Jake taking the silence to gently place Layla down onto the ground beside you. You rose a brow, noting how he inched closer causing you to move back. “Hey~”

His arms were suddenly thrown around your body, one around your waist while the other was behind your head, blocking the impact of him suddenly tackling you to the hardwood floor. Your laughter filled the air, arms stuck under the weight of his chest and your faces inches apart.

“Too bad, you’re not allowed to get rid of me,” Jake huffs though there was an amused smile playing at his lips. “Say you like me more,”

You gaped in disbelief. “Are you serious?” The response to your question ended up with Jake’s fingers dancing along the skin of your waist, your shirt riding up and him knowing how ticklish you were as you began to squirm beneath him. “H-hey! Okay, s-stop—”

“Say it,” Jake taunts, his laughter mixing with yours.

“O-okay—”

Layla’s loud barks suddenly broke the air before the view of her jumping onto Jake’s head was seen. Your laughs were now from seeing how he yelped at the sudden help you received, rolling off of your body and with Layla still attacking his face with an abundance of kisses, you sat up. Now straddling Jake’s waist, you returned the favor of poking your fingers into his side, moving until you found a spot by his ribs that caused him to squirm around.

“Hey! You can’t team up against me,” Jake called out, unable to move either of you due to the way you sat and how Layla was now perched on his chest to get a better angle of sloppy kisses that he attempted to block. “She’s trying to lick my nose! Baby please—”

“What? I’m giving you attention like you wanted,”

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[biblicallyaccuratechicken]

🦷, 🪱, n 🌧️ if you please :3

Essay (multiple) time! ^^'

🦷 How do I view being alterhuman? - It honestly depends on the person. With some people, it seems like they're misunderstanding parts of themselves; for instance, I'm like a cat, but I am not and never have been a cat (though i wouldn't try to say that to anyone; they know themselves better than i do). I don't believe in past lives, but people talk about memories from them; if I'm being totally and completely honest (read: no one is gonna like this), I personally think that's a case of possession/demonization. For other people, like me, we just are our theriotypes. I always have been an angel, whether I knew it or not. We're ourselves, always have been and will be, but that also means there's something not quite conventionally human about our souls. I don't think it makes us less human, per se, though others may disagree; in fact, as it's humans' job to steward and watch over the earth, I think this state of being is helpful in connecting with our charge, even if we're not aware of it.

🪱 What are some things that remind me of my theriotype? - That's kind of a hard question, in a way. I shift pretty often at what seem to be random times (actually it's almost constant that i'll feel at least one pair of wings), but I don't really see myself in very many mainstream depictions of angels; generally too much white and gold. I see myself in dragons, multitudes of eyes, and birdlike wings (the more the better), iridescence, and feathers; and I feel a connection to fire, the moon, thunderstorms, and the wind. I'm not really sure if that answers the question. I also really like horizontal halos, particularly a little askew, and the little costume halos are awesome (when people wear them as themselves–people who wear them trying to "look like an angel" in demeanor hit the uncanny valley and it looks bad); cloaks and capes are cool cause they remind me of wings and being disguised, if that makes sense. I also really like Aphmau's kind of depiction of Irene/Aph as a sort of goddess/angel; it just feels right

🌧️ What do I think of other people who share my theriotype? - There are all kinds of angels. The way I'm a seraph is, as you have seen firsthand, not going to be the same way someone else is. That said, I haven't really interacted with a lot of angelkin, but when I searched it, I saw a lot of romanticizing of subservience and holiness in (let's call them) heavenly angels, and tortured darkness in fallen angels, that felt a liiiiiittle cliche. Of course, there's a reason tropes and cliches exist–there is truth in them–and if so many people identify with them, of course it'll seem tropey; I'm just a little worried that people might get caught up in the trope and lose what's truly angelic about them, if that makes sense. This may be due to my different understanding of what an angel even is, but to me it looks like a lot of people get caught up in the trope and either lose their real identities, or put on the term "angelkin" because they don't presently have a better way to describe what's going on in their heads, if that makes sense (the way that i, between about second grade and about eighth grade, used to call myself a cat because, having been raised around and primarily friends with cats my whole life, i had developed similarities; i wasn't actually a cat, and i didn't think i was, but at the time that was the language i had to express who i was discovering myself to be). Again, I haven't interacted directly with any other angelkin; but from the outside, it looks largely like there's a significant number of people who put on the costume halo because they like it and identify with it, and then try to act even more "angelic," losing sight of their identities in the process and forgetting that the reason they're wearing the halo is because they're already angels. (Honestly I think the bottom of this issue is that people are so uneducated about angels. They may know names and domains of archangels, like Gabriel or Michael, but that kind of thing isn't really useful when identifying individual types of heavenly beings :/)

I hope I've given adequate answers! Please ask any follow-up questions that may come to mind!

[terrence-silver]

Honestly, if Johnny Lawrence turns out to be either John’s or Terry’s son, I’ll just be...so over it. Like, over the show, the characters and over everything.😬

Why? Because it is the worst writing choice ever, in my opinion. Not because it is like a soap opera, because it infinitely tangles everything to unnecessary degrees, makes you scratch your head about everyone’s pre-established motivations and it is so out of left field and OOC that it fundamentally feels like a badfic. Also, I absolutely despise ‘Gotcha!’ plotlines. Cliches and tropes will always exist and that is okay, but some generally can and will make your storyline worse. Not that CK is a masterpiece of writing, but anyway...

First of all, I get this feeling it entirely and genuinely waters down and oversimplifies John’s and Johnny’s messed up, toxic, innately complicated, co-dependent, gaslighting mentor and student relationship that spans decades, ever since Johnny’s early childhood (not to mention it waters down the idea of falling into the clutches of toxic authority figures, which is a running theme), down to them being biologically related all along. Of course! Suspension of disbelief and coincidence of all coincidences. It is all bio-determinism. People just simply cannot be your teachers and abusers unless they’re your long lost dad and if they are your teachers and abusers, they must’ve been related to you all along and there’s no other variables, kids. 

If it is Terry, not only does it not make sense because I think it is immensely out of character that he would never check up on a supposed baby mama again purely because (Who’s right there. At arm’s length, almost. I had this same argument with the Miguel theories.) and subsequently discover or reason he has a full-blown son? Especially in the 80′s? When he’s had all the power and authority in the world to do so? Literally not a thing standing in his way anymore, especially not, say, his parents, for example? The same man who was climbing up chimneys and stalking and acting possessive? The same man who has adopted his deceased friend’s ponytail in a lifelong sense of mourning, usurping, devotion and grief? That same Terry? How? (Was it all the coke...again?)

And if John knew Terry had a son why did he never say anything? In 40+ years?

Did Laura Lawrence make him promise and why?

If she was keen on secrecy, lets say, why did she allow Johnny enrolled in, of all places, Cobra Kai, taught by none other than John Kreese, who’s either the father of her son, or the best friend and the ex-commandering officer of her son’s father, who’s Terry? Wouldn’t the chances of being discovered be far greater that way? Like, if someone wanted to keep a low profile, you’d think this wouldn’t happen or that one would take preventive measures to avoid from it happening? Maybe try with another dojo? Why did Sid never say anything? 

If Johnny was John’s son, why did John never say anything either?

Why does nobody say anything to anyone?

Did neither John nor Terry know?

If so, again, that is the mother of all coincidences that John would either accidentally be training his own (or Terry’s son) and that out of all the dojos, in all the Valleys, everywhere, baby Johnny Lawrence just so happened to walk into John Kreese’s.

What about Betsy?

Is Betsy Laura’s sister turned ‘Please raise my baby for me’ red herring before dying?

Did she die at all, though? But then again, if she didn’t die, because maybe Captain Turner lied, and she gave up her baby because of the stigma of raising a child alone to another woman who then had to live with the same stigma with a baby that wasn’t even biologically hers while effectively marrying Sid for money so she can raise said child in the first place and?? Also, if Betsy didn’t die, you’d think John would discover that too, eventually. Like, at least visit a grave somewhere, post-war? Wouldn’t he want to visit her grave? The grave of the person he loved? What am I even saying at this point? One would need five seasons more just untangling this.

Why does everyone need to be related to everybody?

Is this even about Karate anymore?

It is driving me crazy. sghsjkls

#rant #personal #cobra kai #terry silver #john kreese #johnny lawrence #anti #not an invitation to try and dissuade me #these are just my thoughts and opinions #laura lawrence

[cadybear420]

My Top 3 Worst Choices LIs (this list is subject to later change or expansion)

🏅Honorable Mentions:

Nick from HFTH: He got on my nerves for the first part of the book, but at least he became more tolerable later.

Everett/Yvette from SB: Copy-paste emotionally closed off LI with copy-paste backstory of being betrayed by a shitty ex. But I didn't completely hate them or find them terrible.

Julian/Julia from SB: I liked them but they clearly just existed to be a "backup" for just in case we don't like Everett/Yvette. You could have removed them from the story and nothing would change.

Will from TCATF: I liked him as a character, but him being into Dom was completely out of nowhere and they clearly only added it in to have a token mlm romance in the trilogy.

Rory from HSS:CA: I liked them well enough, but they felt very lackluster as a character compared to Ajay and Skye, and to OG HSS's LIs. The other LIs in these trilogies all have some form of personal growth arc, but Rory just seemed to fall short of that. There was also really no need for the entirety of Book 1's conflict to revolve around MC's forced crush on Rory.

Logan from ROD: Of all the LIs they could have made the "main LI", why him? Why not Colt? Cause I remember a hell of a lot more about Colt's relevance to the Mercy Park Crew than I do that of Logan's. But to be fair it has been a long time since I last played.

🥉Third Place:

Reagan from Surrender.

Reagan acting predatory to MC, texting her a photo of a riding crop and "Have you been a good girl or do I need to punish you" within 10 minutes after first meeting her sours the story and the character.

That plus the fact that MC suddenly wanting to be a sub is completely out of nowhere (and also hypocritical on behalf of the writers who claim it wouldn't make sense for MC to want to dom right away), making a scene that can be read as Reagan coercing MC into BDSM and being a sub. Which just goes against the whole point of MC's story revolving around escaping a toxic spouse.

🥈Second Place:

Kit from Untameable.

I'm in the unpopular opinion in that I don't find most customizable LIs to be completely devoid of personality. But Kit is the literal textbook definition of "personality devoid customizable LI". The childhood backstory for MC, Kit, and Austin is incredibly weak and I have no idea why MC would be so into Kit.

And the story does a terrible job of trying to convince me that Kit is a player too. There are like two scenes ever where Kit gets swarmed by gals/guys but from what I can tell, Kit doesn't really care much about hooking up with any of them. People call the story wlm-coded but honestly the "high stakes" and "forbidden romance" is just so forced, it doesn't even matter how gender-coded the story is cause it will be nonsensical even if you play as wlm.

🥇First Place:

Bastien from Wolf Bride.

It's not so much for possessiveness and kidnapper behavior and him being all "herp derp MC and I are magically bonded we must do breeding". I mean, don't get me wrong, I fucking hate seeing these kinds of LIs pushed on us so much, but it's kinda what I expected from this kind of book (I mean, look at that cover). So I could just give it an eyeroll and a "Ugh this is such a cliche Twilight/romance YA novel trope", and not dwell on it so much.

But what really made me hate him was accusing Morgan of betraying the pack to help Sayre, despite being witness to Morgan calling out Sayre's abuse of her. And they try to excuse it with "Oh this is just how wolves get when they're both fighting over the same mate" ok sure, Bastien's still an asshole tho. And sure Morgan did shitty stuff too but at least it was addressed and she got a redemption/atonement.

#choices stories you play #choices #choices game #choices stories we play #choices stories we play fandom #pixelberry choices #pixelberry #pixelberry studios #choices app #cadybear's rankings #not even gonna bother tagging all the books

[mela-nero]

late night rant time cuz i can’t get this outta my head and i need to get it out 

inhale

ALRIGHT LETS GET IT

I am a huge ass horror lover, anything horror GIMME IT. I WILL DEVOUR IT. In particular horror that is of the psychological, gothic and just out of the ordinary type beat. But a particular trope that is a favorite of mine personally is the possession trope. 

Don’t ask me why that is, i just love a good possession in a horror. esp when it is done right, whether it be a new spin on the trope or a new rehashing of it but done in a way that does it justice. But like many horror tropes and what not, it can fall victim to it being predictable, falling into the same cliches, and honestly being lackluster. And for me personally, i tend to have somewhat high-ish standards when it comes to seeing possession in media. whether it be in a movie, book, tv show, etc. 

a lot of times, possession in media tends to follow the same layout for how it plays out. for one, what possessions are depicted are of the demonic variation. I’m no expert on it by any means, but what is often shown is demonic possessions following the denomination of Christianity. usually the same story of the devil entrapping and possesssing innocent souls and the only solution is through the Lord and an exorcism (sometimes). 

Now there’s no dragging this (...maybe), but i say it’s often....overdone(?) Allow me to reiterate that I’m not an expert and this discussion is mainly talking about the subject matter in the lens of how it is portrayed in the media, specifically to tell a story. But as I said, this framing of possession has been done many times, at least in Western media, and usually it is done poorly. As it just tells the tale as person A is someone with some issues, then they get persecuted by an unknown entity, later they get possessed, then an outside force (usually a priest) comes in and vanishes the entity from the person, and everyone is happy. Or othertimes, it doesn’t work out and it just becomes a big mess. 

Needless to say, sometimes using the same formula works...until it doesn’t. like a good classic doesn’t go out of style (aha...kudos to y’all that get it), but sometimes a remix ain’t such a bad thing either. And in the case of this trope, with it being taken from a Eurocentric Christian lens, it can get redundant. All this to basically say I want more out of the trope, more depth, more building. I think a lot of times many horror tropes, not just possession, tend to fall in the same trap of having a lot for the purpose of shock and awe. And sometimes it can work just fine, even more than fine. Many times these really extra kinda forms of media can become cult classics, but then there are others where the vision was there, it just didn’t execute it well. 

I’d love to see the trope branch out more, and honestly we are seeing more of it. where it isn’t limited to the typical demonic possession/salvation through Christianity. Where it branches out to other parts of the world, as possession itself isn’t just solely a Christian concept. It also is taking steps outside the box, outside the formula; and i really hope that there is more of it. more risks, more out there concepts. and it could very well apply to other tropes within the horror genre too. 

(anyway that’s my two cents :P)

#tw mentions of possession #tw discussion of horror #this is just gonna be a long ass winded rant #so feel free to stick around if ya feel #horror

[januswally]

The synopsis for Future State Flash felt off so I tweaked it a bit. I mean, come on! The rest of the Flash family is just as important and shouldn’t be delegated to “the other former Flashes”. Also Wally shouldn’t just be labeled the former Kid Flash, especially as the end of the synopsis.

I guess all there is to do is wait and see what happens with this. I’m morbidly curious as to what this would’ve led into if 5G had actually become a thing. At least it’s an alternate timeline/universe and might be a stand alone so if it goes south I can ignore it. Plus Brandon Vietti is a great writer on Young Justice and Under the Red Hood so maybe it’ll be better than I anticipate it to be.

#Wally west #dc comics #future state #let’s see what happens #honestly it’s a cliche trope of being possessed #but using Wally like this makes me sad #i just want the best for Wally #he’s the best #and he deserves better #Barry Allen #avery ho #max mercury #jay garrick

[peachiimilquetea]

hello it is i back again with another dom reader request akshskdja i also just read the player bf one and oh 😩👌 delicious.

It's a university student setting and a little bit of enemies to lovers trope i might say 👀 in this one its your choice if u want a specific character or your own for the sub boy.

So reader and the guy aren't really in good terms. Tho you two aren't like the extreme enemies type but you just don't get along. It's more on like the personality, i suppose. You, reader being the quiet type of famous that has a specific group of friends and are the type to be more private on personal matters, and then him being the noisy kind of famous, the guy that almost everyone in the university knows and could talk to anyone and literally knows every rumor there is.

You can decide whatever reason the guy has for not liking the reader as I've just thought that it's because they're personalities as well as their group of people are literally the exact opposite. Though one thing they have in common is that they're pretty known students (as well as sleep around 👀) anyways, a birthday party comes up and the guy gets drunk and the reader takes it as a chance to play with the guy hehe tho reader wouldn't do it to the extreme ya know the deed as he is drunk but that doesn't stop reader from teasing him at least 👀 long story short the general idea is that they don't like each other, but when the guy got drunk and reader pleasur--played him ehem, he woke up sober the next day remembering everything that happened that night and got super flustered aAAA. Days passed normal until when you were alone planning to go somewhere, a hand suddenly grabbed you and pulled you in an unused classroom and there the guy is glaring at you with his red face. Turns out he can't forget whatever you did back then and couldn't focus so he didn't have a choice but to seek you out and do it agai--help him out 👀 so in a way the guy is a tsundere since he doesn't want to admit that he likes whatever reader is doing while reader likes teasing him hihi

This sounded way more understandable in my head i hope it makes sense kajdlajdlaksak

𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫

a/n: ok this has been sitting in my ask box for so long (IM SO SORRY I JUST DIDNT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT) bc it felt like a multipart fic, but it could also just be a very very long one shot, so i decided to go the one shot route. its honestly not that long either which is a miracle in itself but it definitely took a lot longer than i thought to write it. i hope you don't mind me making the character kuroo idk it felt like it fit

contains: dom!reader, sub!kuroo, a lil bit of switch action, every single cliche known to man BDHSBSHEH, oral (both!receiving), facesitting, cowgirl, rivals to lovers, afab/fem!reader (mostly gn except for a mention of wearing panties), dubcon if you squint, light degradation (kuroo gets called a dumb slut n some other stuff), light choking (m!receiving)

disclaimer: this was lightly proofread so... pls let me know if you find any errors lol

length: 2.2k

popularity was never really your strong suit.

as a kid, your goal was never to be popular. you had your head screwed on right, as most of the adults in your life would say and so you made no room for silly competitions among your peers. for what? approval? baseless approval would get you nowhere, so you set your sights on being smart, competent, and reliable.

and it worked. you got into your college of choice with a full ride, giving you the freedom to pursue your degree with virtually no worries.

but somehow through a twist of ironic fate, you had become well known around campus, not for your intellect, but for everything else. you never considered yourself out of the ordinary in your own right, but after a few conversations in a few classes, people began to treat you as such.

it was a natural charm you possessed, a calming disposition that made people around you feel seen, and as a result, your friend group rose to popularity.

but as with every cliche, things would never be so calm all the time. there was a secondary group of popular people on campus, a group of sports stars to be specific. the school specialized in volleyball of all things and so the D1 players on the team were treated like gods. most of them were tolerable, but one always managed to get under your skin,

with him it was obvious as to why he was so popular. he was attractive, talented, and very smart. a biochemistry major of all things but you would never know it by observing how he interacted with others.

with him it was obvious as to why he was so popular. he was attractive, talented, and very smart. a biochemistry major of all things but you would never know it by observing how he interacted with others.

the only thing you two had in common was the raunchy reputations that preceded you. just because you were reserved and diligent in your studies, didn’t mean you weren’t allowed to let yourself go every now and then. what could you say, men were easy, and more often than not they got the job done.

kuroo tetsuro, however, was a whore. and you were next on his list.

he made it very known that he had set his sights on you, teasing you very openly whenever you found yourself in the same vicinity of one another. he was relentless, never giving you a break and relishing in how flustered his attention made you. it was infuriating.

so more times you opted to avoid him.

you felt the walls and floors vibrate under you from the heavy bass of the music. the frat party that your roommates had dragged you to wasn’t your preferred way of spending your friday night, but there was free alcohol and how could you say no to that?

you stayed on the sidelines for most of the night, mingling with a few of your acquaintances and trying to blend into the crowd of intoxicated college students that were scattered across the house.

“_____! hey how are you?” one of the frat boys asked, coming from around the corner.

“I’m doing ok! happy birthday!” you beamed up at him.

the two of you talked for a few minutes, catching up on all sorts, but you couldn’t shake the feeling of intense eyes on you. it was him, it had to be him, but you ignored it, trying your best to enjoy the night

disinterest had never been a deterrent before, and kuroo felt your body tense as he came behind you and threw his arm over your shoulder.

“how’re you doing tonight, gorgeous? i haven't seen you all night.”

you sighed and smiled apologetically for cutting your prior conversation short. the faint smell of alcohol wafted off kuroo as he leaned over you, spewing all sorts of slurred pickup lines at you, much to your dismay.

you moved out from underneath him, slightly amused as he wobbled on his own two feet, and decided to head towards the bathroom. you didn't notice him follow you.

“running away from me so soon?”

you sighed and rubbed your temples, “can you just leave me alone, please? im not in the mood for your incessant talking tonight.”

he smirked at you, coming up behind you to rest his hands on your waist, “don't lie to me, baby. I've seen you looking for me around campus. you're curious about me, i can tell.”

your breath hitched as he touched you, even in this state careful not to go too low or squeeze too hard.

“if you want me to stop just let me know,” he whispered, as he pushed himself up against you, letting your head roll back to rest on his chest as he explored your body.

in an instant, you had flipped around and pinned him against the cool tiled bathroom walls. he swallowed as he looked into your eyes, surprised at just how strong you were.

“don’t think by giving me an out you can weasel your way out of things. you want me? you’ll have me on my terms.”

and he did have you. in multiple ways. in a flurry of hands and lips groping and teasing, the two of you enjoyed yourselves that night. afterward, kuroo had made himself scarce, almost seeming to avoid you around campus.

it seemed like all he wanted to do was make you a notch on his belt, claim his proverbial prize and leave you high and dry. you didn't mind that he was finally leaving you alone, but it irked something in you, because in reality, he hadn't really claimed you at all.

he had submitted to you that night, and the both of you knew from the way he acted when you were done. you had never seen him so quiet, so unsure of himself, and before you could say anything to him he was already gone.

you decided to take his newfound absence in stride and act as normal. at least a week went by before you were walking back to your dorm after a late afternoon lecture and felt yourself being pulled into a nearby empty classroom.

“what the-”

elbowing whoever grabbed you in the chest, you turned around to fight, only to be faced with none other than kuroo tetsuro himself.

“what the fuck, kuroo?”

“testuro,” he corrected, and you quirked your eyebrow at him. taking your stare and silence as a cue, he continued, “can we- uh.. can we talk about what happened? that night?”

he was stammering as he talked to you, light blush dusting his cheeks and you almost thought he was going to tell you he regretted it, but you knew better than that. you could easily see through his useless facade, noticing the half chub he sported in his pants as he stumbled over his words. he was utterly enamored with you and the things you did to him. it was cute.

“tetsuro..” you purred and the sound of his voice fizzled out, “why did you really pull me in here hm?”

“well i-”

“actually, i know why. we’re all alone, nobody comes in here on a regular basis. and youre blushing like mad for me, tripping over your words like a dumb slut.”

you almost missed hit, but he whimpered at your choice of name for him, avoiding your gaze as you moved closer to him.

“well?” you asked, “you don't want to answer your mistress the way you did before?”

“no mistress! i…”

“ah so i was right,” you grinned, putting your hands on his shoulders and pushing him down to sit on one of the seats, “you missed me didn't you?”

slowly, he nodded, shame radiating off him in waves. the poor boy was so confused. he didn't know why he had felt such a pull to you, such a desire. he didn't even realize you had awakened something new in him until he woke up the next morning, aching and hard from dreaming of your touch all night.

he tried to avoid you for as long as he could but, resistance was futile. he needed this… and you wanted to give it to him. you pulled him closer to the edge of the seat by his belt loops, running your hands over his thighs and lightly dragging your nails over them. he squirmed above you but you held him down, reminding him who was in charge.

his pants pooled around his ankles in an instant and he watched with baited breath as you watched his cock strain in his briefs.

“i feel so bad for you baby. you've been so pent up without me, hm?”

tetsuro’s hands scrambled to find purchase on something as you grabbed him suddenly. the sloppy way with which you stroked him had him keening, softly bucking himself further into you and panting like a dog. your hot breath fanned his exposed dick and he whined, beside himself with how good it felt to let you do all the work.

his bit his lip hard as you sucked him into your hot mouth. balls in one hand, base of his cock in the other, you swirled your tongue around, hollowing out your cheeks around him. he could feel the pressure building in his lower abdomen, but couldn't even string together the words to tell you he was close.

his mind was so fuzzy and everything felt so good he just couldn't take it-

“m’sorry mistress im- hngh”

kuroo came down your throat, gripping your hair to steady himself. his mind went blank for a second, groaning lowly and almost forgetting where he was.

you were straddling him again in an instant, hands roaming around underneath his shirt and tweaking his nipples. he cried out, thrusting up and making you bounce on him over your panties.

“do you want to make mistress feel good?” you asked, moving up the length of his body. he moaned out a shaky yes as he watched your dripping core hover over his face.

he nudged you with his nose, straining his neck to taste you, but you kept yourself just out of reach, teasing him. at this point, any embarrassment or shame that still remained had disappeared, and kuroo whimpered desperate pleas for you to just sit on his face and smother him. you obliged, lowering yourself onto him slowly.

his tongue moved in long languid strokes, licking up the expanse of your cunt, and teasing your entrance. you understood why the entire campus couldn't stop talking about his skills, as you felt high off the way he payed attention to your clit, and ate you out with care.

“t-tetsu- baby im so close keep going,” you moaned and he groaned back, gripping your thighs to pull you down harder onto him. you ground your hips against his face, teasing your nipples to bring yourself closer to the end.

the coil in the pit of your stomach wound itself tighter, until it snapped, making you cry out and quickly slap a hand over your mouth to muffle yourself. kuroo continued to lick and suck and you felt your thighs burn and hips spasm from slighter overstimulation.

“p-please, no more” you rasped and he let you move back down, sitting on top of his ever-growing cock once again.

he smirked at your disheveled state, a bit of his cockiness coming back. lets remedy that, you thought and grabbed him swiftly, prodding his tip at your entrance.

“aH- mistress wha-”

you swiftly sunk down on him, chasing your next high with fervor. surprised, his hands found your hips and thighs, and he watched you as you moved up and down on him. you looked like an angel to him, a vision of beauty matched by no one else, but he couldn't say that and so he just moaned, feeling like he was in heaven.

your hand snaked around his throat, taking him by surprise once again as he choked out wait.

you didnt wait to him as you softly squeezed the sides of his neck, making kuroo tense and arch his back. he had never reached such a state of euphoria or ever been so close so fast. he was convinced you were magic.

“c-cumming- gon- hah- cum again!- m’gonna-”

his hold on your hips tightened as you helped him ride out his second orgasm. his entire body slumped down in the seat, and you held him close as the two of you calmed your breathing.

“so this whole time you just wanted me to put you in your place?” you giggled breathlessly and kuroo held you closer.

“i didnt even know i was into that to be honest,” he mumbled into your skin.

you stayed cuddled up together for a little bit until you checked the time, realizing they were going to start locking up classrooms soon. he winced as you dismounted him, throwing your clothes on and making sure you didnt leave anything behind. he just watched you as you moved, still in a bit of a poist coital glow,

“did you ever want to do this? again i mean?” he asked, voice small and hopeful.

closing the gap between you, you caressed his face, “ill see you around tetsuro.”

#haikyuu x reader #[🍦] #[🍑]peachiiwrites #[🍑]peachiimilquetea #sub kuroo #kuroo x reader #haikyuu smut #kuroo smut #kuroo testuro x reader #dom!reader

[momoliee]

[cfc chapters 21-22] (finally created an account and figured out the payment system, now I have to convince my parents to use their international debit card to purchase the chapters then I can go back to having my daily dose of meatbun in peace)

Honestly, reading the kind of guy that’s Xie xue’s type and…I don’t know whether to laugh at how cliche it is or cringe at how shitty her taste is (I mean seriously? Bleached hair? Can’t even pass a year in middle school? I think I’d rather go back to the possibility of it being he yu and siblings drama brewing because of that)

It seems that Chen man is gonna be an important side character considering how his brother was involved with xqc’s parents in the violent crimes team (got massive mo du flashbacks here!! No I won’t stop bringing that novel up when the two novels are turning out to be so similar in genre). But his relevance won’t be limited to the plot!! He’s meant to make he yu jealous too!! And I can already sense it with the whole taking care of xqc, draping his jacket over him and xqc yanking him close and searching him up so comfortably ((jealousy and possessiveness are one of my fav tropes so like pls I’m having so much fun here))

(Also that nurse, I have a bad feeling regarding that text she was typing on the group chat after teasing Chen man for watching xqc so closely, seriously xqc do you only have enemies and people who don’t like you?)

I think he yu thought xqc was telling him not to get into a relationship cause he’s too abnormal, when what xqc meant was, “if you go through heartbreak, it will fuck you up. It already fucks up mentally stable people so imagine how much more intensely you’ll suffer?” Out of concern and worry and protectiveness over he yu. Nevertheless, when he yu called xqc lonely, I think he meant himself here :(( he yu feels so “otherly” that he can’t do what kids his age are doing and even get into normal relationships. But xqc ended up being right, before he even got into a relationship, he started self harming again cause the girl he liked didn’t like him back :(((((((

And finally, that last convo between he yu and xqc felt so…raw and real. It’s liek I can already sense the shift in the dynamic between them. He’s no longer “the brother of the girl he likes” and I can tell from the way they were talking to each other. Felt a lot like two adults talking to each other as equals huh…or maybe it was just me but that conversation felt different

Anyway if Xie Xue actually dates that guy, it will be a comedic shitshow that I wanna see!

#case file compendium

[we-are-inevitable]

i’d love to write a javid fic someday because?? like?? they’re adorable??

do you have any tips on how to start? or like, ideas on what to write about?

so, i know all of this is going to be very cliche, but honestly? just write.

its taken me a long time to get to the point where i feel like i can just,, write what i want, and not worry about if other people will enjoy it. when i started writing newsies fics, i mainly kept up with canon era one-shots, and i wrote what i thought OTHER people wanted; it was exclusively requests, just ideas thrown at me, and i was honestly kind of miserable.

i'm not saying i don't like requests; i do! i have plenty sitting in my inbox rn, and i am always open for more if anyone ever wants to send one in. but i think, as a writer coming into a fandom, a lot of people focus more on pleasing others- like taking requests or asking for ideas- rather than pleasing themselves.

i'll tell you something i wish someone had told me: if you write it, chances are there's going to be someone out there who likes it. no matter what your idea is.

so, to answer your question:

Tips to Start:

write!

find inspiration and write!

have i mentioned write?

What To Write About:

the things you like!

i've seen everything. demon possession, cat-human hybrids, immortality, magic, royalty, parenthood, slice of life domesticity, disney movie knockoffs that are somehow better than the disney movie, classic flower shop and tattoo shop tropes- and that's JUST in the newsies fandom!

there's honestly no limit to what you can write, and no matter what, i promise you, someone out there is going to enjoy it. someone out there is going to love what you love. the only thing holding you back is the notion that you have to please anyone but yourself!

again, all of this sounds cliche and mushy-gushy, but its the truth !!! the best way to start writing, and the best way to enjoy writing, is to not give a shit about what other people think !! write for you, and somewhere along the way, people are going to appreciate it!!

now, here's something else i do want to hone in on: don't be afraid to mesh in with the community! talk to other authors, make acquaintances, maybe offer to beta-read for someone- honestly the best thing about being a writer in this fandom has been the little interactions i have with my mutuals, even if we don't talk much outside of making content.

i hope this helps, and if you ever start writing something, PLEASE send me a link !! let me hype you up !!

#mwah mwah !!! #ask a jac ! #jac writes

[hawkinsschoolcounselor]

you’ve probably discussed this at some point but i just wanted to mention how st has never been afraid of baiting with relationships. in fact, they’ve done it with EVERY relationship besides mileven. steve/nancy, bob/joyce, dustin/max, steve/robin. the first person they date/are teased to end up with is never the person they actually end up with. 👀

I’m finally getting to this Ask. It’s not that I don’t like it, but rather that I wasn’t sure how to address it until now. It’s a good topic, and I don’t think I’ve discussed it in the way you’ve put it.

Before I get started, I’d like to mention that I don’t like the idea of baiting in writing. It’s really just another form of a twist, which I also dislike. Twists aren’t inherently bad, but I tend to dislike when a writer uses twists as a way to hide their true intentions until they’re ready. Good twists will generally have clues that fans can pick up on, though usually not until a second time reading/watching, that result in the twist making sense. Bad twists are just “haha, we fooled you!” and I consider that to be the mark of a bad story.

Now, I suppose baiting is only a twist if it’s clear the intent was for fans to think a relationship was going to be taken to fruition. I wouldn’t say that Dustin/Max or Steve/Robin really reach that point, as there was never any real indication that the feelings were mutual in either case. Dustin had a crush on Max, but stepped aside for Lucas since he was the one she clicked with. It’d maybe be baiting if there were scenes where Max and Dustin seemed to be getting closer. Ditto Steve and Robin. Their dynamic always seemed more platonic, particularly on Robin’s part, until Dustin urged Steve towards her. Honestly, anyone who thought they’d get together were just assuming so due to heteronormativity in themselves or assumptions about the heternormativity in the writers.

Steve/Nancy does seem like it could qualify, but, at the same time, it doesn’t if one looks closely. Steve and Nancy had trouble in season 1, but got back together in the finale. This could make it seem like baiting when season 2 arrives and their relationship rapidly deteriorates. Signs were already there, though, that the relationship was destined for failure. To me, this means it’s not a case of baiting. Relationships are able to fail as long as there’s narrative support for it.

This brings me to Mike/El. If the relationship fails, as it seems like it will, then it’s not really baiting. You can’t have a baiting situation if a couple is able to get together, be in a relationship, and break up due to the relationship not being strong. Perhaps if they showed signs of getting better in season 4, only for them to still break up due to some contrived occurrence, one might be able to claim baiting, but that’s not the current situation there. Of course, in this situation, one may be able to claim there’s baiting due to the Marketing team promoting the couple so much. That’s outside of the narrative itself, though, so it’s something of a different situation.

Now, Joyce/Bob might be some real baiting, depending on how one looks at it. They were happy, got to be together, and seemed like they could last, which allowed fans to really grow emotionally attached to the relationship. Bob’s death was teased, only for him to be given a brief hope spot before it ultimately happened. This does scream of the writers toying with the fans’ emotions. Perhaps it made narrative sense with what the writers wanted to do, but it could still be seen as baiting. That said, characters tragically dying is a common element to a story like this one.

Mike and Will is where the real case for baiting may be made, pending the conclusion of the series. There’s been rather consistent buildup for them, but there has yet to be any resolution. Where it could become baiting is if either 1) they never get together and it’s never addressed, or 2) it looks like it’ll happen, but something prevents it.

So, really, what I think Stranger Things does with relationships isn’t so use them as bait (though the marketing arm of the production might). Instead, I think the writers are giving a more honest depiction of relationships compared to most other shows. Relationship tropes that would otherwise go with an “endgame” relationship are deconstructed to show how bad the relationship could really be. We’re getting to see the parts that normally don’t get shown after the credits roll. A couple like Steve and Nancy would break up eventually. A middle-school romance like Max and Lucas would be up and down. A relationship defined by dishonesty and possessiveness like Mike and El would crumble. Some relationships are tragically cut short like Bob and Joyce’s. The fact that we get to see this isn’t baiting, per se, unless we’re meant to believe the relationships would last.

We’re getting to see the characters grow. Nancy and Mike are given a chance to avoid their mother’s (and father’s?) mistake in taking the “safe” choice that results in social approval, but is ultimately unfulfilling. Steve gets to find someone who loves him for who he is when he isn’t trying to be all cool, while also learning to appreciate the other forms of love he does have already. Joyce and Hopper have several issues they get to overcome that allow them to be better adjusted people.

Because of this, I see the failure of the “teased”/”baited” relationships as character development. These relationships were never meant to last, and we can see that if we look at them honestly. The problem is that so many of us are so used to relationship tropes that our perceptions of good relationships become skewed. We start to mistake relationship issues with “true love” because fiction has the characters in relationships at the end. We forget, though, that the character’s lives would go on after the credits roll or the last page is turned. This is most apparent when an unplanned sequel is made and the relationship is over. This is why James Bond isn’t allowed a steady romantic partner. None of his flings have ever really been healthy enough to last.

Fortunately, in Stranger Things we have what seem to be quality writers trying to make a quality product. It’s not a teen drama or a comedy where relationships don’t have to be realistic. This show instead seems to want us to see what all those tropes and cliches (particularly from 80s pop culture) would result in.

#stranger things

[fifteenskies15]

The Sunflower of Uzui clan, (Last name) (Name)

(Yandere Tengen Uzui x Reader)

Summary: Being a demon Slayer who are married to a certain handsome and hella obsessive and possessive sound Pillar with his equally possessive wives was NOT easy...

Admin's note: Well hello my fellow Tengen Uzui stans! I have come back with Tengen fic and with Yandere trope! Buckle up, my friends, this is going to be cliche and bland af

Trigger warning: suggestive themes (MILD NSFW, If this bothers you, I ask that you mustn't read it), slight mention of Stockholm syndrome

Mild warning: This fic is full of nonsense and made when admin is bored and depressed.

(Artwork does not belong to me)

Being married to Uzui Tengen may be a dream come true for any ladies who are vying for him...

But for you?

...

It was... difficult.

No, Not because your duty as a wife/husband of a pillar (even though you're a pillar yourself), but you had to deal with how possessive and obsessive he was to you...

And worse case scenario, he's not the only one, even his wives are acting the same to you, the four of them practically worship you, they're extremely possessive and obsessive towards you.

Get this, even in mission you could tell that the other wives are watching over you, sometimes it could be Suma, or Makio, Hinatsuru or all of them.

And Tengen? He's always by your side, always, he sometimes would insist Oyakata-sama to be with you when you take a mission, Kagaya is not stupid, he could sense Tengen's possessiveness towards you, so sometimes he can't grant Tengen's wish upon accompanying you on your mission, and when that happened he just followed you around make sure demon or humans not messing with you in unpleasant way even after he retired, he and his wives always around you though unnoticed

But how can you even escape from him and his wives?

What a joke, you can't even escape them. Ever.

It feels like yesterday when your parents arrange your marriage with him...

And Tengen along with his wives being a loving and supportive spouses are days behind you...

It was two years ago, your parents is worried that you're going to be an old maid/bachelor for too long, so they decided to marry you to your fellow pillar, Tengen Uzui, well normally you're going to accept but, hell, when you remember this man you were hesitant, I mean, he had three wives, three, how did you expect to be his fourth wife/first husband? That's outrageous!

Plus, there's no way in hell you married "a Casanova lad" with three wives out of his pleasure.

"Dear, I ask that you must behave like a proper lady/gentleman you are, he's going to be your husband soon"

You scoffed at your mother as the maids helping you putting on your kimono "Mother, I'm sorry to say this but there's no way I would marry a dirty hogwash like him, I prefer being an old maid/bachelor rather than his trophy wife/husband"

Your father just sighed, he knows that you, his beloved child are not afraid of telling what's inside your mind, but he thought you were being presumptuous "(Name), child, give him a chance, I'm sure he's going to be the husband you could ask for"

You mirrored your father sighing as you look at yourself in the mirror "Very well, but if he doesn't even care about me, I'm running away and live my life as my own"

I should've just did that when I had a chance

The day you meet Tengen has come at last, when you see him, you were awestruck, has he been always this attractive? Honestly he was handsome when he's in his plain appearance, he smiled at you and respectfully bow to your parents and talk about the marriage, you just get along with it with a scowl on your face, being handsome and flamboyant doesn't justify the fact you have to love him, "Uzui dono, I'm sure you're aware of my daughter/son attitude, but we hope that you can understand her/him and care for her/him, our child is actually more nicer and respectful than you know"

Tengen just smiled as he sip the tea "So I have heard, your child is rough around the edges" he said giving you a charming smile, you click your tongue and sip your tea to hide your blush, your mother laughed and nods "She's/he's actually a gentle individual once you know her/him, Uzui dono, although it did take her/him to reveal her/his delicate side of hers/his"

Tengen nodded thoughtfully and looked at you, you gulped a bit as you were freeze as his fuchsia orbs gazing at yours

How can I not noticed the unnerving gleam in his eyes? How can I not noticed the concealed obsession and lust in those eyes?

"Pardon me for being hasty (Last name), but I think I would like to take you to my estate"

Regaining your composure, you stiffen your posture "And why is that, Uzui dono?" He just smiled "My wives and I would like to know more about you, what say you, (Last name)? we barely talk to each other and see eye to eye"

Your parents smiled at the prospect "That's a wonderful idea, I will give both of you a month to get to know each other's"

...They won't let you get away with it, aren't they? You had no choice but to get along with it.

Bad idea...

So you went to Uzui estate, Tengen introduced you to his wives, and you gotta admit they're all beautiful, not to mention they're skilled all skilled kunoichi too, and now you're going to spending a month in the estate with his three wives as you do your duty as a pillar, no pressure

...Right?

No, there's actually a pressure...a lot of them

"Girls, I would love to introduce you to our soon to be family, (Last name) (Name), she's/he's (your breathing style) pillar, and also our future spouse" you bowed at them and gave them a polite smile "It's nice to meet you all, I hope we all get along well"

The lady with high ponytail smiled gently at you "We sure will, dear, allow me to introduce myself, I am Hinatsuru, this is Suma..."

Hinatsuru nodded at the meek looking lady as she introduced herself to you, slightly flustered "I-it's nice to meet y-you!"

"And this is Makio"

The other woman grinned at you "Great to meet you! I'm sure we're get along really well!" His wives actually very nice, this is not so bad, you could feel Tengen put his hand on your shoulder and smiled at you "You're going to do it flamboyantly, (name)" his smile manage to assure you that everything is going to be okay.

"Dear (Name), you are Tengen-sama's future fourth wife/first husband now and we will take a good care of you and make sure you will like him and all of us" Hinatsuru smiled warmly as she put her comforting hands on your shoulders.

"Uhh, umm, I'm not as good as Hinatsuru-san and Makio-san, b-but!! I will make sure that you will enjoy your stay here, o-okay?" Suma said visibly flustered, there's a faint red color on her beautiful face, was she always this flustered and agitated?

You could feel someone slapping your back, Tengen's other wife, Makio grinned at you and put her arms around your neck and ruffled your hair "We will make you like us so much that you won't even able to like someone else other than all of us!" Tengen laughed wholeheartedly as he patted Makio's head "Makio don't scare her/him like that, I'm sure she/he will like us anyway" he then grinned at you which cause you to smile

From now on this surely will be interesting

And it sure is.

Everyone has been so nice and show you such hospitality, who would've guess that it also conceal their obsession towards you?

Your first day in Uzui estate went well, you woke up and to be greeted by your fiance and fiancees, their smile is extremely contagious, you couldn't help but smile too, "Good morning everyone" you greet them as you join them for your breakfast together, Tengen, with his demon Slayer attire smiled at you and walk over to you and kissed your cheek "Good morning, sunflower, how was your sleep?"

Sunflower? Well, I'll be.

That damned pet name...

You smiled playfully at him "Sunflower? I just move here for a while and you gave me a pet name?" Tengen just grinned "What can I say? My amazing instinct told me you're actually a literal ball of sunshine behind that cold exterior" you rolled your eyes at him, Hinatsuru approach you and kissed your head "A very good morning to you, little sunflower, and I'll ask again on behalf of Tengen-sama, how was your sleep?"

You smiled and blushed at her "It was great, thanks for asking, Lady Hinatsuru" Hinatsuru chuckled as she get you a bowl of steaming rice "Please just call me Hinatsuru or whichever you prefer, dear, now dig in, you must be famished" You nodded "Well, sleeping did work up on my appetite after all"

"Fufu, She's/he's not wrong!" Makio said as she serve you a cup of green tea "You must be parched, you can't start mornings without cup of tea after all!" You smiled and gratefully accept it "Thank you, Makio"

You all enjoy your breakfast, this is actually quite nice, and guess you underestimate Tengen too, eh?

Seeing how he deeply cares about his wives changed your opinions about him, he wasn't so bad at all even though he can be pompous as hell sometimes...

"(Name) you must be so hungry!"

"Wha..." Tengen get the rice off your lips, smiling "You got some rice here" you blushed at how close he was, he just chuckled and continue to eat.

The breakfast went surprisingly pleasant, and now you just head to Ubuyashiki estate with Tengen since there's a pillar meeting today, "Well, thanks for the breakfast everyone, let's hurry up Tengen, I'm sure Oyakata-sama is waiting for us"

"Whatever you say, sunflower"

You smiled and playfully punched his arm "Ahh! W-wait!! (Name)! You forget your lunch!" Suma said as she rushed towards you with lunch box in a tow, you smiled at how sweet she is "Thank you, Suma, you don't have to..."

"Oh, but I have to! I-I don't w-want you to get hungry d-during your m-mission!" You smiled at her and make a bold move by kissing her forehead "Thanks for looking out for me even though we just met yesterday, fufu"

Suma's face turned deep red as she touched her forehead in daze

"We'll be going now" they all nodded, the three wives then gave you and Tengen kiss on cheek "Good luck you two" Makio say smiling at both of you as you both make your way together

"So, (name) what do you think of my flamboyant wives and my amazing estate?" You chuckled at him with a slight smirk "Already bragging out, are you?" Tengen just flipped his hair and grin "You're my future wife/husband and you deserve luxury and hospitality"

Oh Tengen...

"Well, I admit it has been quite enjoyable" you said pretending to checking your nails "But it'll took more to make me agree to get married with you and take your name with me" Tengen looked at you amused "You need something more than that? Say the word and I'll flamboyantly get it all for you, what do you want? Jewels? New nichirin blade? A bodyguard?"

You laughed and slap his arms "Gods no, I'm not a hedonistic, I don't need those"

"Then what should I get you so you agreed to have me as your husband?"

You looked up at him, this time with warmth and gentle all over your eyes as you touched his muscular arm, he surprisingly blushed and lost at words, he never see this side of you

"If we're doing this all I need is that you always by my side, not just you, but Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma, this sounds hasty but I want that I can be together with all of you, you all have been so nice to me and I want that once this land is in peace, the five of us living together happily"

Maybe you shouldn't say that...

Tengen looked at you, his fuchsia eyes looked at your (E/C) eyes, there is... something inside his eyes but you couldn't make head or tails about it, he then break into smile "So that's what you want! That's piece of cake, We will always be with you until you're sick of us"

You laughed at him "Tengen, if I'm going to be your wife/husband there's no way I'm going to be sick of your presences"

You actually sick of it.

But it's you and Tengen.

Tengen and you.

Husband and wife/Husbands.

And they must love each other no matter what.

"Sunflower, you look so glum" Tengen said as he traced his cold hand on your smooth skin you shivered, his hands were never this cold...

You squeaked as you could feel pair of arms encircling your waist "We're here, dear sunflower, why are you not happy?" Hinatsuru's melodious voice said, you looked at your right and to see Makio kissed the back of your hand , smiling at you and it was sickly sweet.

"You should be happy, sweetheart, I told you you will love us and not anyone else"

You flinched as Suma hugged you from your left side "Isn't it wonderful, (Name)-chan? We're all together just like you said"

Tengen smiled proudly at you and his other wives as he huddled you all in a hug "We sure are, and remember, (name), our little sunflower..." Tengen cupped your face, his eyes filled with obsession and desire "We are going to live together forever and ever"

Unconsciously, you smiled and put your arms around his waist "Yes, Tengen-sama..."

You could feel a pair of hands sliding down your kimono a bit, and pair of lips on your neck "I'm sure you wouldn't mind us marking what's ours..." Hinatsuru said as Tengen, Suma and Makio also join in "Agreed"

You just let them all be, holding them close to you as you look at them with loving yet empty (E/C) eyes

This is your fate, to be married with a pillar with his obsession towards you and his possessive wives, there is no escape, even if you beg, there is no way they granted your wish.

Why?

Because they love you.

And you love them.

Look at all the dead bodies they harvested for you, like a wolf offering a grouse to their mate.

Beautiful isn't it? They love you so much they even kill for you.

The Sunflower of Uzui clan will never wilt now that she/he had her/his own Sunshine's to nurture her/him.

She/he did not need everyone else other them.

No one else can't do that, even if they try they only put the last nail on their coffin.

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Admin 15: Yo y'all, I'm so sorry that you didn't enjoy it and that this fic trigger you, if you need me to take it down just let me know, thanks for taking your time

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[bisexualoftheblade-old]

how many wips do you have? like what are they all, and not the number of wips in a fandom? what are all the names?

okay. fuck you. fuck you so much. fuck you.

i’m putting this under a read more cut no one else deserves to see this shit. a lot of these are requests, and for those i will just write out the request itself

Shadowhunters:

domestic polycule fluff with tem, jessa, and will because im not a coward

Supernatural

- hehe hoho i request destiel hehehe

- request 61/? cai cai cai cai i need you to rewrite the destiel scene but yk. GOOD. not like i'm in the know about the spn fandom or anything, it's been years for me. but DO IT

Bright Sessions

- caleb/adam grisha AU

- mark bryant vs. united states aka sue the AM

- caleb/adam college fluff

Umbrella Acaademy

- request 31/? i want a ben and klaus drabble please spare me some brotherly bickering

- AND SO BEGINS NIGHT 4 with request 13/? oooh oooh can i get a raymond and allison playlist??? i think their vibes together would SLAP

- hi there night 2 is technically morning 3 but who's counting not me anyway request 5/? can i get a ben moodboard? gotta rep my tua bb

Percy Jackson

- request 9/? can i get a percabeth moodboard or quote edit?? like god they're the og couple goals take me back to high school cai

- For the 100 follower things :D Jercy getting caught in the rain

- request 29/? a drabble about literally anything to do with pjo. i’ll be happy with anyone and anything i’m love these children

- *somersaults in like I’m a real fancy acrobat* hello ello ello may I request some camp half blood chaos possible involving *does a flip* ✨side characters✨ <3

Penumbra Podcast 

- request 52/? drabble about the penumbra podcast. this is for ren bc ren likes it and i don't actually know anything about it. juno? i think? that's the one ren likes. write it for ren

- Tpp ghost hunting / buzzfeed unsolved au

- sad juno smut

- final resting place fic go brrrr

Marvel

- request 6/? i'm going to my roots y'all can i get a spider-man playlist? if not a playlist then i'd honestly be happy with literally anything involving spider-man

- request 15/? i'm going crazy this is recorded evidence of me actually losing it ANYWAY can i get a quote edit for something from iron man? literally anything that man says is gold so cai's choice :D he deserved better in endgame i'm still bitter

- request 42/? do another spidey thing that differs from the other spidey thing

- request 73/? you have Opinions. rant about infinity way and/or endgame. go.

- request 74/? quote edit for deadpool!!

- spideytorch relationship character study

- peter parker as a tired grad student monitoring the young avengers (send help)

Six of Crows

- okay listen i wasn't going to request anything bc i worry about you but also? if you want to/have the time hit me with a playlist for our girl nina zenik

- request 43/? fuckin give me the ending anya should have had. she is alive and with her new son and having a great time

- request 45/? inej moodboard?

- request 47/? will you make literally any meme of your choosing for six of crows?

- request 48/? write a drabble for kaz, my favorite bastard

- okay so i don't actually like nina or mattias that much but i still wanna hear about your thoughts (and also see if you'll change my mind)

- kaz brekker turning 18 fic. birthday party, everyone singing, whole shebang. i need it stat

- religious trauma fic aka i started shipping kaz/alina/inej and i can’t stop

- kaz trauma soup (he has D.I.D. and you can’t prove me wrong)

- my two redacted fics for @grishaversebigbang​

- wesper fake dating

- six of crows bright sessions crossover: everyone gets therapy

TMA

- uhh... s1 gang having a nice time? melanie getting to have some Pride™️? some "fun" horror thing?

- request 7/? spare steph and jason bonding? please sir? spare some for a humble child such as myself?

- okay so this was meant for night 3 but i had midterm shit SO this is honorary night 3 let's DO THIS request 8/? i want a moodboard of extremely out of context magnus archives shit like i mean confuse the FUCK out of me i don't go here i know Nothing about it

- request 11/? OKAY so i need tim stoker meeting tim drake now i need my timmy to meet your tim plus i want to see character differences no i'm not trying to create a tim stoker in my head so i can read a's fic while NOT thinking of tim drake whaaaaaat you're crazy

- request 18(i think)/? i need a quote edit of every time within the first like. 15 eps of tam where jon is like “sounds fake but go off” thank u bb

- request 40/? i challenge you to write a tma drabble based only on the episodes i've heard. i'm currently halfway through episode 23

- Jon being lovingly bullied into taking a break. I'm aware this has been written a million times but it is one of my favorite things.

- spiral!sasha AU

- extinction martin go brrrrr

- high school era timsasha. they've both been friends for years, and everyone always asks when they will be a couple. they decide to fake date, to prove everyone wrong and show what a bad couple they would be. turns out that's a bit trickier than they thought

- after sasha comes back, tim is broken. he can't let go, scared that if he looks away for even a minute he'll lose her again. sasha suggests shibari as a way for him to give up control

- sasha pov mag 19 au, sacrificing herself to save the others, knows that if she gives herself up to the not!them it will let the others live

- this is the "tim finds a polaroid of sasha" trope

- early archives days,, long nights in research,,, clothes sharing,, somft. late nights and falling asleep at their desks warm and safe in the other's presence

- two parts: timsasha as kids, each picking a constellation that is "theirs". just soft kid antics. tim at sasha's grave glancing up to see their constellations

- continuing your job’s a joke (you’re broke)

DC Comics

- TIMSTEPH HADESTOWN AU,,,

- my redacted fic for @batfam-big-bang​

- request for you to get a decent amount of sleep? serious answer, dickkori, SAL's Venus

- request 4/? timsteph morning after 👀 mayhaps?

- a concept: nonbinary stephanie brown

- teehee hi mom, you don’t have to do this if you don’t want to, but can i request damian angst for your accomplishments 100 followers?

- hi you can ignore my first request if you want, or you can ignore this one. but bls possibly write some bikini ra’s? -the bikini bitch

- request 27/? jay is asking through me for a jondami playlist but tbh i also want it so win win yk?

- "I don't know how to help you but I can help you find someone who does" with bruce and jason? im just craving bruce being a good day to jason for once

- “I am putting you in time out because you need to understand the consequences of your actions.” with steph and jason as dumbass disaster bi best friends pretty please?

- request 32/? timsteph patrol date!!!

- request 33/? timsteph *gala* date? mayhaps??

- request 37/? tim drake drabble but make it Edgy cai

- request 39/? drabble of a prank war between tim and damian

- joyfire cuddly fluff please? or like just any outlaw fluff if joyfire isnt your thing (feel free to add every member of the outlaws, dont feel like u gotta stick with jason, kori, roy i love them all)

- barbara and robin! jason fluff? bonding over books or something?

- request 62/? i need a drabble about the chaotic trio jason, tim, and steph i'm love them ty

- request 63/? batfam x mcu crossover. batfam meets ironfam. give me ALL the cliches. ALL OF THEM

- request 64/? young justice x young avengers - jay cuz idk SHIT about the young avengers

- request 66/? jondami moodboard pls and ty

- request 67/? timsteph moodboard!!!!!!

- request 69/? HEHEHE kinky 😏 i would v much like a timsteph drabble of the almost first time. does that make sense? like i don't want you to go all the way NSFW cuz i know that's against the rules and i'm a rule follower. but like they *almost* go all the way. this could be fade to black or some shit i don't care just make it a lil steamy and have Fun

- i request damian angst! all of it

- hmm... maybe i request? jondami?

- mayhaps,,,,some batfam,,,,,committing crimes? ily be gay do crime <3 - lu

- How about a ficlet with Steph and Cass?

Found Family Bingo Prompts

- no powers au

- tunnel

- first day

- join the club

- hurt/comfort

- experiment

- playing favorites

- hold on

- possession

- 10 o’clock

- singing

- road

- snitch

- curfew

- timer

- fantasy au

- zombie au

- dreams

- campfire

- are you okay

- movie night

- games

- scared

Miscellaneous

- a request: Write A Drabble, Coward

- is it too late to request a moodboard for me?

- request 20/? i’m going off book because i’m in a Chaotic Mood™️ can you just absolutely vibe check me like go off cai demolish me

- request 21/? i formally request that you pick a favorite cai. i don’t care what that favorite pertains to, just pick a favorite something

- request 23/? roast me

- request 24/? can i have a buzzfeed unsolved spoopy playlist but spoiler alert it’s not spoopy bc shane doesn’t believe does this make sense it has been a Day™️

- request 25/50 i want a jake and amy fic make it Soft cai i’m love them b99 is so good

- request 28/? i know nothing about the lord of the rings so make something that will confuse the shit out of me

- request 34/? malvie and jaylos moodboards 😈

- request 35/? a moodboard for the bbb mods!! perceive all of us!!!

- request 36/? moodboard for the tua mods too???? mayhaps??

- request 41/? doctor WHO? idk but i want a drabble of him and the one character i know from doctor who which is rose

- request 46/? make an alignment meme with our group, have fun!!!

- request 49/? i want you to kin assign me a character from every fandom you can/want to. go feral

- request 50!!!!/? this is a special request. the most special request. can you make a bastards tbh playlist? i want our vibes encapsulated. i want us in music form. i want to hear those songs and be like "that's me and cai" and smile.

- requests 51/? i know jack shit about good omens. explain it to me in the most confusing way possible. make me know less by the end than i know now

- request 53/? can you write a mel aesthetic? i'm Curious

- request 54/? give me a list of book recs cai i want some good book recs pls

- request 56/? edit a picture of US together too

- request 58/? oooh can i have a disney edit? like. hm. i just really love disney and i want anything to do with disney. like a quote or an aesthetic or an aesthetic edit i just want disney.

- request 59/? i would v much like a recipe for carbonara. i've never had it but it sounds fucking delicious

- request 60/? ooh hey can i get a makeup tutorial? i know you like makeup, i'm shit at doing makeup. teach me

- request 65/? i need the most emo playlist you can make that vibes with dear evan hansen thank you

- request 68/? i want a superwholock moodboard. this can be serious, with the actual fandoms in mind, or literally what the era felt like. the insanity. the horror.

- request 70/? ooh ooh ooh do you have a good bread recipe?? i wanna get that bread

- request 71/? i want a playlist with the vibes of summoning a demon. please don't ask questions. i don't have answers. and if i do, no i don't.

- For the requests, how about writing something based on a friend?

- request 75/? MMMM i want literally anything to do with natasha, pierre, and the great comet of 1812

- request 76/? i want some healthy recipes. help a girl out

- a feral bbb quote or two?

- you perceive my plant but now I dare thee to perceive mine own visage

- okay this is a two for one request. 1. you did the bee movie script so now we need a shrek two script edit 2. sleep please

- Pansexual mb for my lil queer soul?

- my (probably) final request is just for you to ramble about something, i don't really care what

- HI ILY CONGRATS AS WELL CAUSE IM LATE BUT CONGRATS. could i request a pirates of the caribbean (or just pirates) or whatever you what to do, free range.

- mood board for the beluga whales who got brought to the animal sanctuary in Iceland please?

- 100 follower request: Moodboard for my stuffed cow Oaky?

#cai's 200 #asks #mininacl

[calamity-bean]

16 new horror films i’ve watched at random lately just cause i’ve been in the mood for horror

Been thinking about horror today, and fun fact, I’ve actually been fairly DEVOURING horror films of late! Sixteen new ones in the past couple weeks, in fact, according to the little list I’ve been keeping! New to me, that is, though they do all happen to be very recent releases (2016 at earliest). Horror is a genre with which I often like to pull up Netflix or Hulu and just pick at random some film I’ve never heard of and don’t know the first thing about; I feel like it’s a genre that depends so much on personal taste and that encompasses such a wide variety of tropes and approaches that I never entirely know whether I’ll like a particular film until I try it. It’s a gamble, sure, and sometimes it’s a dull or infuriating couple hours... But I love horror in general, and I feel like it’s a genre in which even terrible films often stir my imagination with the potential of their premise if not the brilliance of their execution. And you do find those hidden gems.

Anyway, since I love to hear myself talk, I thought I’d share my quick impressions of the ones I’ve watched lately, in case any of you are also in the mood to stream something new! These are (almost) all currently on Netflix or Hulu, so have at it. No specific spoilers; mostly just whether I liked it or not and why. I added a few content warnings where I remembered any elements that, to me, went beyond genre-standard levels of content or involved specific common triggers, but, I mean, they’re all horror films, so do your due diligence if necessary and do expect some level of violent or disturbing content in all of them. 

The sixteen films in question are: Sweetheart (2019); The Lodge (2019); Mercy Black (2019); What Keeps You Alive (2018); Cold Skin (2017); The Golem (2018); Rattlesnake (2019); We Summon the Darkness (2019); The Wretched (2019); They Come Knocking (2019); Pyewacket (2017); The Other Lamb (2019); The Silence (2019); Body at Brighton Rock (2019); Under the Shadow (2016); and Seven in Heaven (2018).

Brief descriptions and impressions and such under the cut!

Sweetheart: Survival/monster horror about a young woman who, after the boat she and her friends were on goes down in a storm, washes up alone on an uninhabited island… and then realizes she’s not entirely alone. Quite liked this one! Like almost any horror movie, it suffers from the fact that monsters are almost ALWAYS far scarier (and far less cheesy) before you actually see their CGI rendering chasing the protag, but that’s typical, we’re used to that. The protagonist is smart and capable, and the actress (Kiersey Clemons) has to carry so much of the film solo and often with very sparse dialogue. Warning for mutilated and decomposing corpses.

The Lodge: A woman who as a child was the only survivor of a cult winds up stranded with her new fiance’s two children in a remote, snowbound lodge. This one was pretty dark! I love themes of cold, isolation, and losing connection with reality, and I think the whole cast does a great job; the acting and production are overall high quality. Not sure it captured my imagination enough for a rewatch, but I did enjoy watching it. My fellow Barkskins fans will notice a few glimpses of our own Renardette. Warnings for onscreen suicide, pet death, and psychiatric/medical manipulation. 

Mercy Black: A young woman returns home fifteen years after, in her childhood, being involved in a disturbing act of violence inspired by an urban legend called Mercy Black. I like the concept behind this one, in terms of the urban legend, the protagonist’s relationship with it; I liked the overall film okay, but I found certain aspects a bit cliche or thinly sketched. Standard supernatural horror levels of violence and spookiness, imo.

What Keeps You Alive: For their one-year anniversary, a young couple vacation to a remote house in the woods, where the protagonist begins to learn some strange things about her wife. I really enjoyed this one. It might be my favorite on this list, and certainly one of the ones I’m more likely to watch again. It’s well structured, well made, with a strong, compact cast, and it’s gotten the song “Bloodlet” stuck in my head for weeks. However, you will probably not enjoy this one if, as I know is the case for some people, you would rather not consume content that depicts LGBT relationships that are unhealthy or LGBT characters who are villainous. I get where you’re coming from, but it means this one probably isn’t for you. It also isn’t for you if you would rather not see some quite brutal injuries.

Cold Skin: Okay, this is the only one that wasn’t actually on streaming, I checked this out from my local library. Set in 1914, a young man takes a post as a meteorologist on a remote island in the South Atlantic, inhabited only by the unfriendly lighthouse keeper… and the creatures that crawl onto shore at night. Gosh… How do I feel about this one? There are aspects that are cheesy, effects that don’t entirely hold up. But I liked it. I like the idea of it, and I like the themes of isolation and connection, and I like the protagonist and overall I think it’s a solid and interesting narrative. Sort of… The Terror meets Lovecraft. Warning for offscreen (but audible, and almost visible) sexual assault.

The Golem: Set in the late 17th century in a rural Lithuanian shtetl, a woman creates a golem to protect her community from the threats of Christians who blame her people for the plague. Thematically, this one centers largely around motherhood, which I think makes sense with how it’s done here, and I always like the supernatural elements of a horror film to have a very strong, personal thematic link with the protagonist’s emotional character arc. Stars Maman Brigitte from American Gods! Warning for mentions of miscarriage and themes of child death.

Rattlesnake: After a mishap on a remote highway, a woman unknowingly makes a deal with the devil in order to save her young daughter’s life. I liked this one as well; I found the protagonist enjoyable, the overall concept straightforward but engaging, and the hot, arid, rural setting — I think it’s supposed to be around Palo Duro? — an effective backdrop. Not spooky-scary, but nice tension throughout. 

We Summon the Darkness: Set in the 80s, three girls travel to a heavy metal concert despite the string of recent killings apparently committed by a Satanic cult. This one is basically a slasher flick — with a twist, yeah, but essentially the slasher model of teens plus extensive violence — and I think it’s a pretty decent one. And I liked the hair and costumes, ahaha. 

The Wretched: A teenage boy becomes convinced that his new neighbor has been possessed by something evil. I like the narrative and the characters in this one okay, but where I really have to give it props is in the overall visual presentation of the supernatural threats; it’s able to lean into uncanniness and human body horror that work well on film rather than presenting a creature created wholecloth (which, as I mentioned earlier, often doesn’t work super well).

They Come Knocking: On a drive into the middle of nowhere, a father and his two daughters hear something knocking on their caravan at night, asking to be let in. Okay, so… this one is a black-eyed children story (with a setup reminiscent of ye olde Anansi’s Goatman, too, in a way), and I have to admit that black-eyed children are one of those tropes that doesn’t work for me even as a creepypasta, it just strikes me as lame and dumb. And I did find the actual children in this film to be, well, cheesy and dumb-looking. But the human side of the narrative — the characters and their relationships and emotional aspects — is actually pretty well done! So I found it engaging enough in that regard.

Pyewacket: A teenage girl who has a difficult relationship with her mother lashes out by trying to summon a demon to kill her, only to regret the ritual right away. I think this one was well done, too, pretty dark, with a spooky forest setting and some genuinely creepy glimpses of the supernatural threat. I am also delighted to discover that Pyewacket is actually the name of a familiar spirit according to the confession of an accused witch in the 17th century. (Not delighted by the fact that this poor 17th century woman was tortured for being an alleged witch, but delighted that there’s a little historical inspo here.) Warning for a fairly graphic death by burning.

The Other Lamb: This one is not horror as in “scary” but horror as in thematically disturbing and a little eerie. A young girl who’s been raised in a cult — all female except for their leader, to whom all the members are either wives or daughters — begins to question her faith. Slow, quiet, and a bit surreal, with some slightly feral-woman themes that are up my alley; I think I enjoyed it? The cast is quite good, especially the protagonist (Raffey Cassidy) and cult leader (Michiel Huisman with, I gotta say, some truly lovely hair). Warning for onscreen but nongraphic (as in, clothed and not showing anything below the neck) sexual assault of a minor.

The Silence: A deaf teenager and her family struggle to survive amidst an apocalypse of deadly monsters that attack based on sound. No, I’m not talking about A Quiet Place. I do feel a bit sorry for this film, because I know that it was conceived of and began production well before A Quiet Place came out, only to essentially be doomed by its striking similarity to such a successful film… And honestly, it’s not as good as A Quiet Place; it’s cheesier, there are more plot and character holes, the ultimate main threat feels disconnected from the premise, and the core theme/character arcs aren’t as cohesive. But it’s not TERRIBLE. It’s more of a B-movie-esque monster/disaster flick, is all. And I like Stanley Tucci, so at least he’s always fun to watch.

Body at Brighton Rock: An inexperienced parks employee gets lost in the backcountry and has to spend the night watching over a (possibly murdered) body she stumbles across while awaiting rescue. This one… hm. It’s like, I didn’t hate it? But it was frustrating. It reused the same scares / fake-outs multiple times, and even by horror movie standards the protagonist was maddeningly careless. I think it was all the more disappointing because I do like the setting and premise but felt it could’ve been better. 

Under the Shadow: In 1980s Tehran, during the air raids and missile strikes of the War of the Cities, a woman begins to fear something evil is stalking her young daughter through their emptying apartment building. This is another top fave, and I think overall the most well constructed film on this list in an objective sense. Strong narrative, strong characters and acting, a really great atmosphere of claustrophobia and tension and dread, and an interesting and effective setting. Would absolutely watch again.

Seven in Heaven: At a house party, two teenagers enter a closet as part of a kissing game, and they exit into a parallel universe that is similar but different in striking ways. This one was, hm… okay? I felt like it could’ve gone so much farther with the potential of alternate universes, in terms of really making them weird and interesting, and although I don’t expect a film to spell out everything for me, I just thought that the whole underlying mechanism of what was happening was left too unexplained. Also, the background characters looked like they were played by actual high school-age teens while the main characters looked like your standard Hollywood 20-something “teens,” which created kind of a weird dissonance lmao. But it was okay.

Overall, I didn’t HAAATE any of these; most were fine, some I found less engaging or more frustrating than others, and some I really enjoyed. I did start and then not finish a few more as well... I watched about 20 minutes of Black Rock (2012) before deciding I wasn’t in the mood for where it was going, and I just barely started We Are What We Are (2010) but realized I was too tired and distracted by other things to pay enough attention to subtitles at the moment. On a not strictly horror note, but it’s still thriller so we’ll toss it in, I got a ways into The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) because that’s a helluva title and I wanted to see Barry Keoghan’s work outside Dunkirk (the only film I’d seen him in), but man, that’s a weird one huh, very slow, very odd style of dialogue. I’ll still likely finish some or all of those at some point, but I just wasn’t in the right headspace when I first tried. 

Anyway, this has been me telling you what movies I’ve been watching! I’m sure you’re enthralled. And please always feel free to talk horror movies to me or send me recs!

#horror #film #film recs #sweetheart film #the lodge #mercy black #what keeps you alive #cold skin #the golem #rattlesnake film #we summon the darkness #the wretched #they come knocking #pyewacket #the other lamb #the silence #body at brighton rock #under the shadow #seven in heaven #op

[kyndaris]

Braving Tried and True JRPG Tropes

When Bravely Default II was released, one of the first reviews I stumbled upon spoke about the person’s disappointment. Some of it came down to personal taste: the art style. Others were a bit more valid: the weak narrative and carbon copies of protagonists from other games. While the fan in me wanted to contest many of their claims, the more I played of the latest Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) from Square-Enix, I could not deny that there was a lot of tropes being used to prop up the strong gameplay loop and to give players the chance to try out the different jobs on offer. Still, many of these grips failed to deter me too much from my playing of the game. After sinking a hefty amount of time into it, I was able to push my way through the multiple endings and give Seth, Gloria, Elvis and Adelle the happy ending that they deserved.

As the faithful readers of my blog, you should know that I bought Bravely Default II while on a road trip with family. Though I should have been luxuriating in the February sun, I was much too engrossed in my Nintendo Switch to pay much mind to my surroundings. And even if Zac Efron or Chris Hemsworth had walked past, I’d probably barely bat an eyelid.

The first few hours of Bravely Default II had me busy reengaging with the mechanics that I knew from the first two games on the Nintendo DS and Octopath Traveler. Considering my familiarity with old-school JRPGs, it came as no surprise that I quickly managed to level up Freelancer as I cut a swathe through the grass surrounding the starting city of Halyconia. In fact, I realised quite quickly that the best way to get good items without paying a cent for them was to play the game like Link, eager to find rupees in the bushes. By the time I fought Dag and Selene and Horten, they went down like flies even though I hadn’t even bothered to change from my default jobs. 

Truth be told, when I read about the difficulties many people supposedly had with these earlier battles, I was scratching my head. Perhaps it was simply the method I play the games - grinding out each job to my satisfaction that had simplified what should have been difficult. On a side note, I thought that the job levelling was much better balanced than Yakuza: Like a Dragon and an infinitely more fun experience because of it. It allowed me to experiment with my team and find the best balance for taking on the various mobs in a given area.

The only time I actually prepared properly for a fight was when I took down Adam and the last few bosses. But even they were a considerable breeze when one had access to so many abilities. Paralysing everyone that stood in my way, inflicting poison and contagion, then having a maxed out Freelancer with Thief skills using Godspeed Strike? Child’s play.

Now, onto the weaker elements of Bravely Default II. The various plot-holes and unexplored characterisation of the heroes and villains. While Elvis and Lonsdale stood out to me, many of the others could have been interchanged with someone else and I would have barely been able to tell the difference were it not for their individual Asterisk attire.

Let’s start with Seth, shall we? Our main protagonist despite the ensemble set-up could have been ripped from any Japanese role-playing game. The ones he reminded me strongly of were Tidus and Vaan. Tidus, because he was a fish-out-of-water that had fallen in love with the woman that would have to sacrifice her life to bring peace back to the world. Vaan due to the fact that he never truly stood out and was simply part of the story just because of Wind Crystal shenanigans. Later on, he was made a bit more special due to his status as someone that had come from the Outer Seas.

In a way, it was a clever voice direction for Seth to be the only character with an American accent. This helped paint the fact that he was different from the others. Still, it would have been much better if we could have seen what his life had been like prior to the events that brought him to waking up on a beach in Halyconia. And while there are scenes in several sidequests that explore a little of Seth’s backstory, there’s little to sink one’s teeth into.

Gloria, on the other hand, is very much a stereotypical princess of a mystical kingdom. Though the voice actress is very good at expressing the pain she has gone through as one of the sole survivors of Musa’s destruction, I feel like it would have connected better with players to have seen the invasion and perhaps played a small part in controlling her escape. Though these things are just little nitpicks, it adds to the characters and allows people to emotionally invest in the happenings of the world. 

That, in and of itself, is probably Bravely Default II’s key problem. The fact that it tells rather than shows.

Elvis, of course, is the star of the show. His quirky traits, affable nature make him a clear favourite and much more human than his other counterparts. The narrative around Wiswald was also great example of fleshing out his past and the people he knows. It is much more personal, pulling on our heartstrings to learn about the death of a young child, and thus carries more weight than the water shortage in Savalon or the fairy hunting in Rimedhal, which was clearly meant to mirror witch trials. 

While Folie, the main antagonist behind the happenings in Wiswald, could have been better written and with a more tangible tie to the people of Wiswald, the fact that she manipulated Roddy, Lily and poor Galahad with visions of the dead Mona meant that a bit of pathos was achieved when she was finally brought down.

Adelle, a little cliche, was still an intriguing character that rounded out the team (I still can’t place her accent). The reveal that she was actually a fairy was a delight. It was also nice that her goals also aligned with the main narrative of stopping the Night’s Nexus, instead of being as superfluous as Elvis trying to solve the riddle of a book he had in his possession or Seth just tagging along for the ride. 

As for the foes that we faced? Most of them seemed like excuses to dress up how players obtained their Asterisks. Many of them seemed like caricatures. And honestly, Martha’s excuse to fight the Heroes of Light was abysmal. But, of course, the developers needed a way for players to experience what it might be like fighting a foe that had the Dragoon Asterisk before they could use it for their own.

I will admit, the story just felt like a vehicle to pick up each Asterisk along the way. Oft times, I had to wonder why so many of these people felt compelled to stand in the way of the Heroes of Light. And while it would have been much better to have a more personal reason for why we fought these enemies besides the fact that ‘Oh, they have an Asterisk and something, something Crystal!’ I still managed to push my way through.

Still, the fact that Dag and Selene managed to snag more character development in the sidequests was great. Gladys’s attempt at atonement and her brother’s grief was also good ways to delve into topics that might have been a little too dark for a title that had such gorgeous backdrops and adorable character models.

Now, to the meat of the matter. The plot holes and the things that were never truly explained. Edna’s descent into madness though Adelle often insisted her sister had always loved humans. How and where Lady Emma found the book that actually contained the memories of the Night’s Nexus? Where does Seth actually come from? How did he die? Why was he chosen by the Wind Crystal? Why was Adam so invested in trying to conquer the world? Did he experience something bad in his past that informed his current need to stop war by starting it? Where did Folie come from? Who is she and why did she feel the need to torment the people of Wiswald for her art?

So many mysteries. So little explanation.

Overall, Bravely Default II has quite a few flaws and missteps. Yet, despite that, it’s a sum greater than its parts. The narrative might not have been captivating, but it managed to keep pulling me through until I saw the true ending. Anticlimactic as the final boss battle might have been, I still felt a certain satisfaction in seeing Gloria tackle Seth to the ground. And honestly, who doesn’t want to Godspeed Strike their way to victory?

P.S. I will say that after witnessing Adelle save Martha, I had hoped for a blossoming romance, but the dialogue between her and Elvis during the second bad ending got to me. It may not be my one true pairing, but Elvis x Adelle was an arrow to my heart. My only question is: how old is Adelle? She looks like a child and yet, because she’s a fairy, she could be like a century older. Maybe better not to think too hard, eh? After all, why sweat the details?

#bravely default II #video games

[kewltie]

YEAR END FIC REVIEW 2019

This year I wrote:

The Dumpster Fire - a bunch of random ‘verses 

to catch the golden snitch 

we're young gods 

all these delicate things 

no peace, no quiet in your eyes 

rip out those wings, darling 

the little prince 

interlude: world's okayest dad 

—to the moon and back 

as the moon bears witness (i swear to you) 

ao3 tells me that’s 95k wc if we discount random teasers/snippets i only wrote on tumblr & twitter than we’re well over 100k. 

Overall thoughts

I honestly thought I wrote less this year giving how many actual new stories I have up on ao3, but over 100k is still a pretty admirable job so far so I can’t be all that disappointed in myself. I don’t have an actual estimate wc on everything bc I post random snippets/teasers on twitter and than move the more edit and polish version on tumblr AND THAN i move it to my dumpstire fire collection if it fit. so like, i don’t know exactly how much wc i did but still moderately impressive given how profoundly lazy i can be lol /o\. 

there were a lot of things i wanted to do but i didn’t get around to it bc i held myself back from committing to various big projects due to my promise/obligation to updating social media au :S. which i guess is good bc i didn’t add on to MORE WIPs but also depressing bc im stuck in a rut bc of it. i hope to explore more projects next year!

My best story of the year

“we’re young gods” prob my psuedo mad max post-apocalyptic wasteland abo au... GOD WHAT A MOUTHFUL. outside!pov has always been one of my fav narrative piece to write esp when im building a evolving world that come with it. i love a post-apocalyptic landscape, the fight and survive theme has always been a deep fascination for me plus w/ abo which makes it even more interesting. i talk a lot about the idea of kingmaker and the person behind the seat of power/throne a lot and i wanted that deeply in a lot of my ‘verses bc stories of movers and shakers of the world are always fun bc their actions have such HUGE RAMIFICATION and i always like politics and wars a little too much lol /o\. 

My favorite story of the year

“to catch the golden snitch” bc i really like my veela!katsuki fic the most. prob bc it plays into adapting some familiar concept/theme/source (HPverse) and putting my fav spin on them with bkdk. i have always been fond of creaturefics in hp fandom so i knew i wanted to make another VEELAFIC bc why the fuck not. it also play into my fav trope of katsuki being something inhuman, dangerous, and beautiful and also SO COMPLETELY WHIPPED FOR THS HUMAN BOY ;D. 

Most fun story to write

“to the moon and back” aka DRUNK!IZUKU FIC!!!! bc HELLO DRUNK IZUKU IS THE ABSOLUTELY BEST.

Story with the single sexiest moment

“all these delicate things’ or aka the panties fic bc unf i really like see man indulge in feminine things esp when they’re someone who had such a history of violence like izuku who had suffer so much hurt in his life; AND ON HIS BODY which are riddled with scars and i think should allow yourself to be kind/softer to yourself and things like panties are so DELICATE that idk i really dig that juxtaposition??? A LOT. 

Most "holy crap, that's wrong, even for you" story

“rip out those wings darling” aka mutual yandere fic i was originally given a prompt by someone but my giftee dropped out so I RAN WILD AND CAME UP WITH THIS BULLSHIT. idk i always like fucked up relationship esp when it’s mutually assured destruction kind of fucked up where they both equally crazy about each other and im all for that. fandom has a habit of making izuku being super creepy stalker but they make him violent rapist and that doesn’t sit well with me. you can make izuku creepy and stalkerish w/o playing into that kind of things :S. i hate how darkfics these days are like fall under that purview when you can have darkfic w/o necessitating sexual violence... like pls explore mindgames and emotional/mental manipulation more like man i think that’s much more interesting so i tried that with this fic. izuku doesn’t hurt others or hurt katsuki BUT HURT HIMSELF to manipulate katsuki to care for him and im like SO ABOUT THAT bc it play into his self sacrificing nature w/o me bending his characterization to make him into something recognizable and katsuki violent obsession and possession with izuku is ramped up but it isn’t sexualized but about ownership and wanting to izuku enough to to kill and idk i dig their mutual destructive habits about each other lol. 

Story that shifted my own perception of the characters

i swear to god i don’t like the villain!deku trope. im more indiff to it than anything but the trope tend to twist him into something unrecognizable to me but when i was coming up about this ‘verse i wanted izuku to be a bit jaded and betrayed by the world/society but still SO EARNEST AND HOPEFUL about it even though his goals has twisted in a way that by saving it he has to break it first. somehow trying to true to himself as he slip further and further in darkness and i just find that kind of duality fascinating????? like how do i keep in character but make him fall and see his struggles b/t both sides and i find myself liking villain!deku just a tiny, A TINY more and open so much potential. 

Hardest story to write

“as the moon bears witness” bc i did a rushed job on it and I HATE IT W/ THE FIRE OF TEN THOUSANDS SUNS. there’s so much i wanted to include but i fucked up and i hate how much I FUCKED UP ON IT. this is def the fic i regretted the most bc i knew what i wanted but i couldn’t exactly execute it correctly but instead of trying to think of a way to fix it i just let it go and i hate it and myself ever since than. UGH. 

Biggest disappointment

"AS THE MOON BEARS WITNESS” for the exact same reason as above. i want to rewrite this so SO BAD and i will. 

Biggest surprise

i didn’t have any surprise fics tbh. everything that i wrote is pretty much under my purview LOL but i found myself being more active on twitter the last half of the year and writing more threads (i.e. live writing) than moving it on tumblr. a lot of pieces i written on twitter was sudden for me and took me hostage but ya know what i go with the flow anyway bc what can i say im just a weak, weak girl w/ zero self control. 

Most unintentionally telling story

maybe “no peac, no quiet in your eyes”? I think that idea slapped me across the face bc i spent a week getting really obsessed with asoiaf fics on ao3 and man I LOVE POLITICS AND WARS?? did i mention that??? i love dynastic rules, warring kingdoms, and a love earth shattering enough to move mountains and i wanted to see that so much so that ‘verse kind of happened. 

Story I haven't written yet, but intend to

omfg SO MANY JUST SOOO SOOO MANY. i would really to get around to writing a full fledged fic of either surrogate au or sperm donor au bc i love that kind of unconventional family and romcom are like YA KNOW MY WEAKNESS. 

Goals for this year:

like every year i keep saying i want to do tododekubaku fic and maybe 2020 WILL BE MY YEAR??

finish social media ch 2 before/around my bday of this month as a gift to myself a;sjdf;alsjdf lol 

take on more projects that won’t land in the dumpstire fire collections

explore new fic avenues bc i always like trying new things and breaking in new genre/tropes bc why the fuck not

write all THE CLICHES and don’t let anyone tell me otherwise about my omega!deku loving ways

#year end fic meme

[devintrinidad]

I know I’ve been popping out CAW aus a lot (been inspired by all the CAW stuff). But here’s one that just came to me and I really like it.

Superhero au.

1146 and the rest of the Squad are superheroes. Their powers are pretty much similar canon abilities: Able to sense and pinpoint evil. Powerful blade attacks they can materialize out of the air (like Final fantasy characters can). Lot’s of superhuman physical power, agility and endurance. They can go unhinged and brutal to make themselves 100x more lethal. 

Their power is tied to their emotions. Sometimes the traits they repress get amplified. 1146 being so emotional and kids swinging means he almost has a completely different personality and even gets surprised by how he acted when he transforms back to normal.

They call themselves… A lot of names actually. None if them can agree on one name. It’s why the public calls the those psychos or berserker freaks (not even in a mean spirited away. They just honestly think that’s their name since no one corrected them. Even their enemies call them that). They call themselves the Squad bit still argue what would be the coolest team name. 

1146 is the only one who doesn’t have a superhero name. He can’t decide or be bothered by it. He only wants to save people not come up with names (nevermind the first few times he tried he got laughed at). 

As a civilian 1146 is a unsociable but good guy. His family owns a famous museum that he works at and is looking forward to inheriting someday as his own. He’s very knowledgable of history and ancient artifacts. A fact that helps him since he became a superhero from one of those artifacts and must keep evil from gathering more. The job is also flexible in allowing him to prioritize his superhero life and his family does know about his and his friends double lives.

Their are certain people in the world that are born possessing some kind of power/life energy that the evil beings they fight love to eat for power or use in other ways to further their world altering plan. Those people in this world are basically the RBCs (you since in canon RBCs are targeted by invaders so it’s the same here). 

Enter 3803 and her friends. They all have successful jobs and doing well. But 3803 is fresh out of college and working multiple jobs to pay off debts. She works as a part time pizza delivery woman and has just landed a job at 1146’s family museum as a Visitor Services Associate. Despite her troubles she brightens up 1146’s day and eventually over the months he comes to regard her as a good friend. After any hard nights of battling evil, her sunny disposition and cheerful smiles and chatter renew his spirit.

Which is a bit alarming because 3803 has the highest amount of RBC energy he’s seen and she’s a constant target. 3803 thinks she’s the unluckiest person alive because she keeps running into all these evil creatures while she delivers pizzas. But she also thinks she has some luck because she keeps walking out of it alive and able to deliver her pizza. What she doesn’t know is that 1146 follows her Every night to protect her. Which means he gets to observe her a lot in the moments she thinks no one is watching. He does come to appreciate her hot blooded determination to not lose her job (she keeps getting lost and if she’s late too much again she’ll be fired. Monsters or no monsters). As a civilian he tries to find ways to give her more money so she’ll quit her pizza delivery and work at just the museum. He doesn’t like how her other job puts her in so much danger from both monsters and your average thug. But 3803 is stubborn and refuses to abandon her job. She wants to become better and earn her money. Plus despite the danger she really does enjoy her pizza delivery job. 

She ends up meeting 1146’s superhero alter ego after he saves her from her closest call yet. Instead of running away or being too afraid, 3803 thanks him. He keeps his distance in fear she’ll some how recognize him but also isn’t too worried. His personality as a superhero is pretty different then his normal one (louder. Less guarded. More happy acting. More goofy. More violent. Goes on very lengthy poetic epic speeches and speaks in a flowery manner). 3803 comments she reads up on him and his friends and thanks him for saving her and everyone. She asks what to call him and when he says nothing. She coins him White Blood because his outfit is completely white and when he summons his blades it initially looks like blood. He instantly adopts the name. In gratitude he impulsively kisses her on the cheek and declares how amazing she is. Right when she processes what happened and she’s about to thank him. His senses go off and he declares in a very poetic and majestic way he must vanquish the insipid beasts that threaten the world he must never stop fighting for.

He kisses her on the mouth and calls her his fair red hot blooded maiden that makes his heart beat before running off to jump buildings.

The next day 1146 does not want to get up. 

He’s so embarrassed and appalled he did and said what he did that he can’t face the world anymore. He knew had had a bit of a attraction to 3803 but he didn’t know it was that bad. He’d never have talked to her as White Blood if he had known (even though she gave him a really cool name). His life is over….

He gets over it when the night calls and he goes on patrol to take his nervous restless energy out on bad guys. 

Of course his luck would have him rescuing 3803. This time he’s prepared and manages to give her a very long winded apology fur his uncouth behavior. But then he ends up giving another speech in the form of a poem about how amazing she us and how much he liked to kiss her and never stop-

She stops him there. She accepts the apology and gives him a even bigger shocker. She evades the common cliche of the love interest not figuring out the Superheroe’s identity as her friend. She points out his voice is kind of similar to 1146 and he’s the same height. 1146 is a very protective person who always offers to accompany her or anyone else in places that he seems dangerous alone. Despite how many times 1146 expressed not liking her night job, he never onced offered to drive her, check up on her or even call her on the phone to make sure she’s okay like he does when she goes to places in the day time that are unfamiliar to her. He’s never in the same place as White Blood. He has 4 friends. White Blood has 4 teammates. Both are protective justice freaks. 1146 has a book of poems and philosophies she accidently found when cleaning his desk and they sound very similar to White Bloods musings. 

And when he kissed her, he got close enough for her to smell his cologne which is the same as 1146’s.

He’s floored but otherwise shrugs it off and accepts the love of his life knows and he goes from chill to excitable over it.

The love is kind of one sided at first. He doesn’t mind. But he is sheepish he can’t help but flirt with her so much as White Blood. 3803 at most gets flustered and blush blush over it. But she rolls with it. 1146 and White Blood are the same person and She finds it fascinating how much she learns about him as White Blood (the poems about his love for her get to be a little much at times. She learns fast to never bring them up to 1146 put of uniform because he will turn redder then het hair and ditch life for a few days) She kind of becomes a bit of a sidekick to White Blood. Retrieving artifacts for him when he needs them and always calling his friends when he needs help. She ends up doing odd jobs all around the museum to make his life easier. 

When she does grow to fall in love with him and asks him to be her boyfriend, she gives him her promise ring her parents gave her to give to the love of her life. He wears it on a chain necklace around his neck next to his artifact so he never loses it or has to ever take it off. 

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AHHHH, that was so adorable! I’m glad that you really gave 3803 some agency and the observational skills that really subverted the cliche. I’m glad that you did that, a lot of authors would have gone with the cliche route (even though it’s a trope that I like a little). It was really adorable and honestly, White Blood reminds me of Basophil... except for the fact that he’s more... loud and happy???

Hahaha! Great job!

This put a smile on my face! Thanks you for all your aus. It was truly a treat and I hope that you have a wonderful day! :D

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