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borzooy · 1 year

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i am beating the mentally ill allegations by feeling all the yarn in the yarn aisle

#i love love love my little projects they r my little creatures #i am making an eye granny square blanket and my mom said it is unsettling #knitting #crochet #knitblr #crochetblr

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madarasgirl · 1 year

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Without You

Friends…I am a Mrs. now! The wedding stuff turned my head to goo...feeling very romantic (but also horny). Sorry for the sappiness in this story, which I baked on/off over the past month. This Alucard is pretty soft with his Reader until he wants to troll.

With how important a concept virginity is in the world of Hellsing, I was surprised by the lack of virginity loss fics, especially with a partner Alucard actually cares for. So I wrote one. Your decision was made. You will not forsake your humanity in exchange for an eternity with your vampire King. On the night he was to take your virginity, there will be no going back.

“Eternity is a long time, little one.” Tags/warnings: 18+ NSFW, Alucard (Ultimate) x Fem!Reader, Vladcard x Reader, Riocard x Reader. Romance, angst/comfort, emotional sex, loss of virginity, vaginal sex, creampie, oral sex, sex marathon, slight bondage & BDSM, partial mind control, anal, snowballing (?), tiny bit of predator/prey (Alu can’t help that side of himself), AFTERCARE, Alucard uses his abilities... Words: 10441

Tumblr won't let me post the full fic even though I've seen longer fics here before. So here's the link.

An excerpt is below the cut.

Dracula was crying. It felt as though he murdered you metaphorically even if you were still living, which was foolish because the sex only solidified the fact you will never turn into a ghastly vampiric monster like him. Yet the act also represented the end of something. The dream that you might always be together. Bloody tears stained his face and the silky sheets. He held you close, squeezing you into the soft mattress as he wept silently, unwilling to let you physically part from him.

You understood. Your arms found their way around his broad back and caressed soothingly in an oval track. Salty tears fell down your cheeks as you mourned with him –you mourned the fact you won’t always be there for him.

Sir Integra gave her blessing to your relationship with her servant years ago, instructing you to take care of him because he was little more than a sobbing child. Her words were nonsensical at the time. This creature of mass destruction, a sobbing child? She had been right all along.

You kept rubbing his back while you peppered his head with light kisses. You were lost in the intimacy of the moment, but when you came to, the vampire in your arms was Alucard again, peering at you lazily like he wasn’t vulnerable just now. This was the form in which you met. You loved him as the King, but also like this. You loved him in all his forms. You pet his sinfully alluring face as he purred and leaned into your touch. He loved to be touched.

He was so beautiful it just wasn't fair. His stunning appearance and cryptic mannerisms used to fluster the heck out of you. Fortunately, after many years together, you managed to better compose yourself in his presence. Until the next time he discovered another way to pester you, as Alucard does.

The Cheshire grin told you he heard your thoughts. “I’m not reading your mind, sweet, you are telling me.” He looked too pleased with himself. You exhaled. Nothing was fair to begin with when it came to this immortal being. “Come love, join me in the bath,” you told him, making to get up from the tear-stained bedsheets when you were swept off your feet and into lean arms several feet off the ground. “Alu, I can still walk!” You laughed at his overprotectiveness.

A sound at the back of his throat reverberated as he silently drew the bath and poured in scents and products, never letting you out of his grasp while he waited for the tub to fill with steamy water. “We will rectify that by the time I am through with you.” He finally replied, lowering both of you into the water, a devious grin painting his lips.

The bubbly water level reached your shoulders. You wriggled against a toned, lanky body to get comfortable, ignoring the boner poking your rear as you enjoyed the bath with Alucard. His head was thrown back against the tiles as he felt you shift around, your vampire the image of relaxation and contentment, his long limbs hanging awkwardly outside the tub. You sighed and leaned against him, the soothing water jets the only sound in the room.

He washed you, sweat and fluids sliding off your body with each swipe of his hands. "My Queen. My love...I will protect you. Always." His voice was low, eyes lidded and rippling with intent as he scented your rising arousal.

He buried his long nose in the crook of your throat and crooned, the elixir of your blood that raced under the skin ravishing his senses. He had been obsessed with your neck since the night you met. How he loved to lick, nuzzle, and sniff your throat. Running dexterous fingers down your waist, he found slick vertical lips once more.

The vampire made his infamous landshark smile from behind you, two rows of pointy teeth glinting in the soft light of the bathroom. He lapped at the side of your jugular, a low moan sounding deep from his chest as he teased, “So tempting, love.”

You snickered, head tilting over as if to invite him in, daring him to bite as you held his head and pushed his mouth against your throat. His teeth ached with the compulsion to drink, your intoxicatingly heady aromas tickling his bestial nature…

His fangs descended, his cock twitched. Alucard growled, huffing and finally ripping away from the urge to sink fangs into your vein. “A dangerous game you play, little one.”

#alucard x you #alucard x reader #hellsing alucard #alucard smut #alucard fanfiction #hellsing fandom #vladcard #riocard #post-30 year interval #alucard #alucard hellsing #hellsing ultimate #a bit of fluff but mostly heavy smut and some angst #yes I think Riocard is kind of scary

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crisalidaseason · 8 months

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So, that came out of my brain while I was high on painkillers and watching good omens. A special thanks to @the-bureaucracts-are-everything for hosting this event (I meant to say a thanks on my last post but I genuinely forgot so here it is!)

Day 2: Flies

People didn't like flies, that Beelzebub already knew. And that wasn't something exclusive to humans, no, no! Many other beings expressed their despise for those creatures, even if everyone was careful about saying it near the prince of hell. At first, Beelzebub was upset about it, how could all of them feel disgust over such small and wonderful creatures that made Beelzebub's entire being? It was like an angel being disgusted of soft feathers, or humans and animals about flesh and bone. It made no sense.

But anger soon turned into malice, Beelzebub would feel joy in sending a swarm of flies to eat alive a particularly vocal demon that badmouthed their little flies, they loved to make the buzzing creatures appear in the most inconvenient places and do the nastiest things in order to cause terror to humans. The lord of flies was proud of their little beings, but a spark of worry started to form.

"bzzz" the little fly was quietly waiting on their lord's commands. The fly was happy, almost too happy to stay put. The lord had chosen it from all of the others.

Beelzebub lovingly gazed at the little one, thinking it that was the best one to behave as a container. Would Gabriel feel disgusted by it? They didn't want to admit, but if the angel expressed any sort of negative thoughts about the little one, Beelzebub would not be angry or mischiveous, they would be sad.

"I have a mission for you, sweet one" the demon softly said, supporting the fly on their finger "I need you to be someone's companion"

The little one buzzed again, in excitement.

"It is a gift" Beelzebub continued "which means you won't be with me anymore"

The fly's wings stopped and dropped down, the buzzing went silent.

"I know, little one. Do you want to stay? I can gift another one"

The fly seemed to think for a moment, maybe even considering staying with the demon, but also not wanting the demon to think less of it.

"You're my most trusted, little one" Beelzebub comforted "what about you meet my…counterpart? You can decide then if you want to stay with him"

The buzzing was still low.

"I will not be mad if you choose to stay, don't worry"

Beelzebub felt the buzzing of agreement, still reluctant. The lord of flies opened their pocket and the fly quickly entered, patiently waiting for the next command. Beelzebub checked their surroundings, not wanting to explain anything to nosy demons, and soon projected themselves to earth. They found Gabriel exactly were the angel said: at a cemetery. While the angel talked about the beauty of the statue, which Beelzebub had to admit was almost too creepily similar to the archangel, the demon wondered if the angel would ever look at them the same way. On the other hand, the fly was slightly buzzing, as if finding something funny.

"Shall we go to the pub?" the demon said, already heading to the ressurectionist.

The walk back to the pub was silent, in a rather comfortable way despite Beelzebub's worried thoughts. The little fly kept buzzing, increasing its excitement once they finally entered the pub and ordered some beverages and a packet of crisps. Once Beelzebub sat in the cushioned L-seat, they waited for the archangel to bring their drinks.

"Here you go" the angel said.

As gabriel sat down, Beelzebub curiously looked at the drinks, not really sure of what to do with it.

"You don't actually have to consume it" Gabriel continued.

"Oh" they felt a little relief, not wanting to explore foods or drinks quite yet

"And the…" the angel motioned to the bag beside the demon

"The packet of crisps? Good"

Beelzebub was completely nervous. The prince of hell, lord of flies, second in command, ruler of all lesser demons...was nervous. It was all that angel's fault and to worsen things, they recognized a tune from a while ago.

"Is that-did you?" the demon stuttered.

"A small miracle" the angel said "that song will always be there, on that jukebox, to comfort the aflicted"

Beelzebub could not hold the smile. They had forgotten about that song, but Gabriel using a miracle so recklessly, with no high purpose, sent a spark of happiness into the demon. The fly was buzzing loudly on their pocket, not being able to contain the mirrored excitement, sending Beelzebub many many little pleads to be gifted to the angel. It seemed the little one liked the angel, or at least liked how they made Beelzebub feel.

"I should give you something" the prince of hell said, silently asking the fly to materialize.

The demon extended their hand, and the little fly quickly materialized there. It was standing proud, waiting for its moment to shine.

"Here, it's for you" Beelzebub said "You never know when you'll need it. It's a container, it's bigger on the inside. You can put things in it"

The demon was rambling, trying to convince the angel that the little fly was useful despite the apparently disgusting opinions about its nature. They genuinely hoped Gabriel could see beyond the incomprehensible prejudice. Beelzebub carelessly took a box of matches, a bit nervous, giving it to the archangel. Their chest was tight as they watched Gabriel gently put the little fly inside the box.

"Bye bye!" the demon said to their little one.

The fly happily buzzed inside the box, completely satisfied. Gabriel gently put the box on his chest pocket. A small gesture that Beelzebub took kindly, the angel seemed completely alright with the little creature.

"I don actually know what to say" the angel confessed.

"Why not?"

Gabriel was surprised, brows contorted in wonder.

"No one has ever given me anything before"

Oh angel, Beelzebub thought, leaving a sigh of relief. They watched as Gabriel softly touched his chest pocket, as if not believing there was a gift in there. The angel smiled, looking at Beelzebub again.

"Thank you" Gabriel softly said.

Thank you, angel.

#good omens #IBweek2023 #ineffable bureaucracy #lord beelzebub #archangel gabriel #gabriel x beelzebub #day 2

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lukaswars · 3 months

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Tetratrichobothrius Flavicaudis

Summary: When Oliver's plan of killing Felix goes wrong and he survives, the man drifts off into total madness. He finds comfort in Greek Mythology and he comes back to Felix with a plan - he wants to show the other man what happens to creatures that don't play along to his little games.

TW: attempted murder (mentioned)

Word Count: 1,065 words

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Saltburn characters nor do I claim to own them. I do not own any of the images/gifs used nor do I claim to own them.

Comments, likes, and reblogs are appreciated mwah 🫃

The vein on his is so tempting, the sweet, sweet scent of his sweat and the goosebumps on his arms, the dilated pupils and his whiny voice. Oliver gulps as he gets another whiff of Felix, the great amount of pheromones making the temptation unendurable for him. He struggles to pay attention to a single word his friend is saying, his mind is racing. A tiny droplet of sweat runs down Oliver's back, making him aware of his own vulnerable state. He can't escape this, it will always be like this. Oliver always looks for a new victim, this time however, he found someone special. Someone he wants to devour, yet keep alive forever.

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Felix's body is barely breathing, he is barely even alive. His life depending on the silver machine tied to him. It was all just luck, he was lucky to survive the posion, lucky to survive Oliver's anger. He survived it, he didn't escape Oliver, though. And Felix knows, he knows Oliver is present in his room. Watching him breathe slowly, listening to the subtly and annoying beeps, the green line demonstrating Felix's heartbeat. Oliver is here and he came with a plan.

"I know you've been feeling quite lonely, mate. Must be tough to find out how many people actually give a shit about their oh-so loved rich boy, isn't it? How often did your friends visit you, Felix? Did they even come by once? Has it just been Venetia and Farleigh? I've been trying to show you, nobody cares about you as much as I do. They don't care about your endless talking, your endless rants about things that don't matter. Nobody ever cared, Felix." Oliver chuckles as he pulls up his long sleeves. "You know that, though, don't you? That people only want your money. That's why you pretend to be such a sweet, sweet boy, to manipulate people into caring about you. I know what you are, you're a fucking freak, a little pervert. A fucked up little pervert, Felix. You watched me consume parts of you, you got off to the fact that I was always there, watching you. You wanted me, you wanted to fuck me so badly."

Felix can't reply, the medicine he's taking is barely keeping him consious. He just stares at Oliver, the man who has been fullfilling his darkest fantasies, the man who tried to kill him a few nights ago.

"I brought you a little present, something to remind you of your position." Oliver's voice was low, symbolizing lust. He proceeds to step closer, his hand reaching in his pocket. Felix's eyes widen as he recognizes that in the jar, made of glass, is a rather big, black scorpion captured. It's sealed with a lid, the scorpion seems to have accepted it's fate already. "He's gorgeous, isn't he? I got him the other day, he's quite calm, for a scorpion anyway. Thought I might introduce you guys and now seems like the perfect time to do so. Felix Catton, this is Hades, my Tetratrichobothrius Flavicaudis, my little project." Oliver doesn't take his eyes off the scorpion as he walks even closer, letting Felix smell his own aftershave. "Are you any familiar with Greek Mythology? Hades stands for Scorpios, debatable but the best zodiac sign, in my eyes. He stands for passion, secrecy and boldness. When I found out about them, I had to get one for myself. My own little Hades to keep."

Felix gulps, he desperately wants to move, get away from Oliver who is actively scaring him, the deadly animal in his hands like it means nothing to him.

"He's pissing me off, though, he doesn't really play along to my games like any human would. He has his own mind and he's hungry, Felix. Hungry for some insects, something filled to the brim with blood, something with a beating heart he can tear apart." He shakes the jar. "Am I right, Hades? You're upset with daddy, he has been neglecting his poor son for too long." Felix mouth opens, he wants to tell Oliver to leave him alone, he doesn't want to play these games anymore. He's scared and Oliver knows. "It's about time I show both of you what happens when you don't play along, about time I show you why it's better to do anything to please me." Within a few seconds, he unscrews the lid. Felix whimpers quitely, fear and adrenaline filling his body up. He needs help, someone has to be around to help him, right? "Don't be scared, pretty one, even if he hurts you, you won't be in pain for a long time." Felix starts to question whether Oliver really has done some research on scorpions, even he knows that getting stung by one can cause pain for several hours. If he didn't, he is literally bat shit crazy for carrying one around with him for god-knows how long.

Felix watches, his eyes wide in fear, as Oliver's fingers reach for the black, glossy animal like it's a hamster. He gives up and turns the jar upside down. As it falls right in Oliver's hand, a small gasp leaves the other man's mouth. "There we go, now let me just," with his bare hands, Oliver twists the insects head, killing it instantly. "Bye-bye Hades." For the first time in several minutes, he looks up, a pout on his lips, the dead body in his hands. Felix feels a flash of relief running through his veins, he closes his eyes for a second. "Now, onto the interesting part."

A loud crack causes Felix to tear his eyes open again. The dead, poor body of the scorpion was now in Oliver's mouth. He's eating it, raw. There isn't a single expression on his face. Not a single sign of regret. The cracking sounds of it's outer shell breaking makes Felix feel sick, he doesn't want to see this, he wants to look away. He can't, though, his eyes are glued to Oliver's sharp teeth that continue to dig into the little body.

"If you can't be what you want to be, you have to take it in your own hands. I wasn't lucky enough to be a scorpio at birth, consuming one will turn a part of me into one, though. If Hades wants my forgiveness he should beg for it, on his knees."

#saltburn #felix catton #oliver quick #saltburn fanfiction #oliver x felix #mlm fanfic #freak oliver is so yummy #oliver quick fanfic #felix catton fanfic

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marshmallowprotection · 6 months

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Do you think Saeyoung and Saeran find their way back to each other in every timeline regardless of which route the MC picks? I like to think so. But, I don’t know how that would happen lol.

If we are going by the confines of what happens canonically, unfortunately, I have to answer they do not always find their way back to each other. Is that a popular answer? It is not a popular answer, my friend.

It is also a reason why some people beat themselves up over the nonsense of "True" or "Real" Ends. I have said it once and I will say it a hundred times, there is no such thing as a definitive ending in an Otome game.

The only ending that truly matters for you is the one you get with your favorite character. You are the one that decides what happens after the curtains close. I sure hope that nobody beats themselves up over feeling like they're wrong for loving a character that's not one of the twins.

You are not wrong, my friends.

Here's the great thing about this game and many other games like it, the reality is that things aren't always going to be perfect. You're not going to get a cute little bow on every possible ending because there's always going to be something amiss in your life. At best, you'll always have some kind of conflict or this and that.

It's why you get "better" outcomes in certain routes for different characters and why other characters might be "less fortunate".

A less drastic example might be how Jumin and Zen engage with each other.

Those two are really only able to have a proper heart to heart in Zen's Route. Sure, in every other timeline, they will find some common ground and be able to be friends, but it will never be the same as it is in Zen's timeline. That's because of the way the circumstance played out. Zen was able to realize that he and Jumin not only had a lot in common—but he was projecting his older brother and the person his parents wanted him to be onto Jumin. He was only able to have that epiphany because of the severity of the situation.

As depressing as it might sound, it's one of the reasons why I enjoy the game for what it is. Because things aren't always going to be perfect and you're not going to be able to help everyone the way you want to. That's life.

Even though I play this game for escapism, it's still nice to have that reinforced because things can't always be perfect. It is a painful fact, but we can strive to do better despite all of that. Even if we get cracked and bruised along the way, all of those imperfections make us who we are. Are we really human if we're not imperfect? We are not infallible creatures. Nobody's perfect. I love these characters because they're not perfect. They make me feel better about being myself.

As difficult as it can be for me, there are just some timelines where the boys don't get to be reunited. I hate it. I don't enjoy it. But... it's just something that can happen. Do I think it's inevitable that they will run into each other? Oh, in no uncertain terms, I do think it's likely that they are bound to collide in some way, but the manner in which it happens may not always be in person, and it may not always be in good health.

Jaehee's Route? V lies through his teeth about Mint Eye and tries to sacrifice himself. Saeyoung is going to realize sooner or later that his friend lied to him and something is wrong. He'll end up at Mint Eye in the future, and he'll encounter his brother, and God knows what he'll find because we don't know how much punishment Unknown faced for failing to bring MC to Mint Eye. He already knows where the location is so it's only a matter of time.

Zen's Route? V is nowhere to be seen, to the point where Jaehee says that if Jumin can't find him, it might be time to give up. So, we know that he's been missing for a while but no such information is given on Saeyoung. He's not going to let V disappear. However, I think the outcome in this situation would be dreadful for Unknown. He got much closer than he did in Jaehee’s route, and failed. I don't know what condition he'll be in when he's found, but I know his brother will be looking for him... if he can even find him and V.

Yoosung's Route? Saeyoung's not going to leave his brother in Mint Eye. God knows how he's going to get him out of there, but hey, we know the brothers meet there and something will have to change as the curtains roll, but we are not privy to it since Yoosung and MC are not aware of Saeyoung's possible steps to save his brother. I don't know how that's going to play out. Will they be reunited or will it end poorly?

Jumin's Route? You know, there is not a lot of information on the significance of Mint Eye in this timeline. A lot of the work Unknown does is in the shadows. So, frankly, I have no idea if the boys would ever be reunited in this timeline. Mint Eye gets put to the wayside in this situation because of Glam and Sarah. I try not to think too hard about Jumin’s timeline… because of BE3, and knowing the way that Unknown feels in that situation... I fear the worst before Saeyoung has a chance to find him.

For the most part, there is a chance for the boys to be reunited, but there is no guarantee that the reunion will be a happy one.

#mod kait #ask #mystic messenger #anon #mysme #saeran choi #mysticmessenger #choi saeran #mm #saeyoung choi #choi saeyoung #character analysis #luciel choi #choi luciel

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bereft-of-frogs · 9 months

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It is August 1 and so that means theoretically this is the last month of my little ocean horror phase/detour (I mean let’s be real will I stop? Probably not, it will probably extend into September at least but go with it). That means:

1. Last Call for Recs for ocean-horror related things.

Here’s what I’ve read/watched so far:

And here is the queue:

Sphere (1997 adaptation)

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (either book or adaptation, we'll see what I have time for)

Whale Fall, Daniel Kraus (releasing in August! hoping I'm the first hold at the library, they have it listed as 'on order')

Leviathan (1989)

They Came From the Ocean, Boris Bacic

The Luminous Dead, Caitlin Starling (reread)

Anything glaring I’ve missed? I’m trying to avoid pure creature features, so that’s why there’s no Jaws despite it being a classic. Though it’s hard to avoid (honestly most of these have a creature) so I’m ok with there being a little creature as long as a substantial part of the fear/dread comes from the setting at first, rather than just a shark or cave monster or whatever. Anything submarine/diving/caves/etc, books/films/shows/podcasts, whatever you've got! And as you can see from the list of what I've got so far and the queue...doesn't have to be "good". XD Just has to involve the ocean and maybe be a little creepy. It's also ok if it's a little silly.

Not so much ocean horror related but my inspiration list is a little short for the second half of this fic (where the ocean gets a bit more metaphorical): anyone have anything good about near death experiences?

Drop recs in replies/in askbox!

2. Getting started on a new, thematically related knitting project that I am so excited about

Look at these colors. I am so excited.

#ocean horror #sea dread #seeking horror recs #knitting

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betterbooksandthings · 9 months

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Romance Book Recommendations

Here is a complete guide to books I would recommend without question to anyone looking to read romance. This was, in fact, the shortest I could get it so have fun!

Straight Sci/Fi Fantasy romance The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole that time i got drunk and saved a demon by kimberly lemming Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert

Straight Historical Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins The Duke who didn't by courtney Milan Unclaimed by Courtney Milan

Trans Historical A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall M/F (transfemme) Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian M/N Something Spectacular by Alexis Hall N/N

Sapphic Historical

The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley The Lady’s Guide To Celestial Machanics by Olivia Waite That Could be Enough By Alyssa Cole

Gay Historical The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian Tommy Cabot Was Here by Cat Sebastian Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat sebastian Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian

Sapphic Fantasy Romance Walk Between Worlds by Samara Breger The Rogue Crown by A. K. Mulford (third book in a series first two have m/f pairings) A Song of Silver and Gold by Melissa Karibian Can’t spell treason without tea by Rebecca Thorne A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

Trans Fantasy Romance The Demon's Bargain by Katee Robert F/N The Evergreen Heir by A. K. Mulford N/M

Gay Fantasy Romance Socially Orcward by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey Red Heir by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey a marvellous light by Freya Marske wolfsong by t.j. klune (series) A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey (series) A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows (read TW) Witchmark by C. L. Polk (series) Reforged by Seth Haddon Frostbite by J Emery A Rival Most Vial by R. K. Ashwick The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles Bisclavret by K L Noone Human Enough by E.S. Yu From The Dark We Came and Help Wanted by J. Emery

Poly Fantasy Romance Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert Elf Defence by Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey

Sapphic Contemporary Romance D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole

M/F Contemporary Romance (Some Bi and Ace) A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone Scandalized by Ivy Owens A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon The Comeback by Lily Chu Forget Me Not by Julie Soto Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take a hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon Xeni by by Rebekah Weatherspoon Trade Me by Courtney Milan The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann

Gay Contemporary Romance A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson The Missing Page by Cat Sebastian Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun The Hate Project by Kris Ripper Counterpoint by Anna Zabo Just Like That by Cole Mccade Syncopation by Anna Zabo

Poly Contemporary Romance The Life Revamp by Kris Ripper

#romance book recs #romance books #romance book recomendations

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infolane · 10 months

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ARC V MONTH DAY 18- D/D/D - Different Dimension Day

@arcvmonth Today is the day for my favorite thing in fandom: AUs!

Thorough these days I’ve been posting lots of AU related content,and today I’ll go over them! :3 So let’s get started! I don’t have any Big artwork, but doodles will accompany <3

Facility AU

A horror based AU. In which various charactes live in a facility- a place that works like a n orphanage, mostly, but with the quirk that only older children are adopted out.

The story starts a month or so after the facility has burned down. Characters have mostly found places to live- Yuya in particular has been adopted by the Sakakis. Now, former friends are trying to connect back together.

After recieving a strange disk from Akaba Reiji, the son of the facility’s owner. The disk contains a game- and that game appears to present a reconstruction of the facility- or, a memory of it.

As he plays, many odd things happen and he finds himself trying to piece his flakey memory so as to understand the things that happened there, the wounds his friends carry- and to stop that nameless girl from coming back.

You can read about this in my fanfic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/43381269/chapters/109051752. It is currently on hiatus, but I plan on coming back to it :>

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Projmoon AU

A crossover into the universe of Project Moon games, happening concurrently to the events of Limbus Company.

This AU pertains to the bracelet girls, yu boys and Sora, mainly, and they have had different upbringings in the City, even if they do know each other online.

Yuzu, a girl living on district 11 with her dad, Syuzo. As far as she knows, they used to live on district 1 and, naturally, must have had their memories erased when moving out. Her dad’s hypothesis is that her mom must have lived with them there, and after some kind of fall out, the two of them had to go, without money to afford staying there.

In short, Syuzo is schrodinger’s divorced dad. He takes it in stride, though.

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Rin and Yugo are backstreets inhabitants of district 10. Yugo has a great fascination with machinery, especially bikes and weapons. With Rin’s sharp wit and eye for pieces, the two of them make weapons from discarded things and sell them under the name “Clear Wing Atelier”. The weapons are plenty serviceable.

While Yugo is friendly to a fault, Rin has great contempt for the City...

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Yuya, or Chaos Sway Carnival is a distortion residing in district 10. It would love to see people happy and smiling, which makes it a very reasonable distortion to talk to- But the more the audience cheer for violence, the closer they unwittingly come to a massacre by its hands.

He was friends with the others before distorting and thanks to only talking online with people, his friends have not yet learned what happened to him...

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Yuto, Ruri and Shun were residents of nest L before the fall of Lobotomy Corporation. As feathers who had been living a relatively comfortable life, the sudden chaos and warring, followed by the happenings surrounding the Library turned their lives upside down.

In order to maintain and protect his friend and sister, Shun joined a syndicate- followed closely by Yuto, despite his protests.

Ruri, however, had her whole view of life changed. She wants to understand the City now, rather than just going with its flow. Combined with the fact that Yuto and Shun are staunchly against her joining them, she’s decided to leave and investigate the former L corp branches on her own terms...

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Yuri, Serena and Sora have a thing in common: They are R corp products.

Part of a small run of soldiers meant to be sold rather than borrowed, their young ages are a little surprising, but chosen to make sure they have personalities easier to handle than other R corp members, which is important for selling.

Yuri has been sold to a private individual as a body guard. He’s lonely and craves affection, but settles for a “good job” and never questions his duties. In short, he’s a destructive, but well behaved weapon.

Sold to a member of the Zwei association, Serena is meant to protect targets in high risk missions. She’s not used very often and is extremely eager to prove her worth. The story starts when she runs away. dead set on acquiring one of those Golden Boughs as a way to show she can be useful.

Sora had a rough bit of a start- first sold to an association, then ending up with the Ring and finally, being sold to the Cardinal Art Atelier, a group of severely messed up artists often comissioned by the Ring. Sora is basically a living artwork. He hates artsy types for it.

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Magikids AU

Imagine ARC V. Now add magical girls to the soup.

In short, monsters are a recurring problem across dimensions. They are tough to beat, and some even have dueling forms!

There is one particular kind of monster, however, that is called a Pact Beast. These are creatures that feed on emotion and the “monster coin” dropped by monsters when they are killed.

To help with feeding themselves, Pact Beasts make pacts with (usually) children and teens, granting them a wish and powers based on that wish, witht he caveat that they must now work under the Pact Beast to help feed it.

Pictured above is Sora’s current magikid tf form and Partition Doll, Sora’s beast and one of the seven that serviced Academia.

This AU is in constant updating because I RP this Sora! You can find him here: https://candytraitor.tumblr.com/

Currently, the yu boys and bracelet girls have settled as being pact beasts, after a lifetime thinking they were magikids (long story!).

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GOD AU

What started as a loose mangaxanime crossover wound up as a whole other thing, influenced by the SCP foundation. You can read this here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36509278/chapters/91042687, though the ending is due to a rewrite.

When Yuya was young, something bad happened.

Everyone spreading word about the God, the god of random numbers, the god inside outside, the god that everything changes.

And change everyone did.

People stuck halfway on the ground. People screaming their hearts out. Pieces twisting or combining. Explosion, implosion, eversion. The sky began shimmering. An infection of god, spread by “knowing about god”.

Miraculously, LDS managed to isolate the afflicted region in a solid vision dome, declaring it to be a “restricted zone”.

And that’s where Yuya has been living, dealing with his own form of infection. To make it simple... the world abhors information about Yuya and simply erases it.

It’s a sad life. With his dad having been missing since a couple days before the incident and his mom unable to recall him through the night, needing to be reintroduced time and time again, Yuya leads a rough life, doing his besht.

But, things go off the rails one day. One day, when the card holding the God that infected this world is stolen...

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Birdie’s AU

An AU penned by our Ruri fictitve, Birdie. It is a crossover with Good Sky and Vocal Marole!

In which Shun comes back from the war, changed, to the house full of warmth. Ruri runs away, now living in the cold with a boy calling himself Zarc and a sick soldier on the enemy side, Sora.

You can read more here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/45234901

and check out the blog for this here: https://cathartes-ruri.tumblr.com

#arcvmonth2023 #arcvmonth

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navysealt4t · 1 year

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pls I physically need to know what your fav navyseal headcanons are

SHIT I FUCKING FORGIT ABOUT THIS ASK IM SO SORRY ANON

but FUCK YEAH NAVYSEAL <3333

in my mind jay is Very Tall and gill is Very Short so whenever they cuddle gillion is always the little spoon <3

neither of them saw much affection in their lives outside of their sisters (i imagine jay’s parents weren’t very touchy and stuff and the elders DEFINITELY weren’t) so they both are very shy about pda and just generally being affectionate with each other. they break out of their shells a little bit but mostly keep stuff in private <3 they are very comfy around the crew though and give each other little kisses at random. whenever they are on a new island or around new people gillion will hold jay's hand or stand close to her to reassure himself that shes safe <3

also new headcanon just because i’m sleepy rn . jays falls asleep in the deck a lot either taking watch or tinkering or just avoiding sleep. whenever gillion notices her he always carries her down to bed <3

they both info dump to each other <3 gillion loves talking about different sea creatures and life and plants and jay will talk all about her newest project and what she’s stuck on . then while ranting about it she’ll immediately figure out what was wrong with it and she’ll drag him along with her while she goes to fix it. he’s her good luck charm :)

the block arc (SPOILERS FOR EVERYTHING PAST EP 54?) was. ouugh man :(

jay had nightmares every night after the block where her arrow killed gillion. she’d wake up and scramble out of bed to check that gillion was still alive shed pull him out of his barrel and check his pulse and just sob. :( very sad . on those nights they would go above deck and star gaze. sometimes they talked about what happened and other times they just held each other

SPOILERS FOR EP 91?

now that gillion has nightmares jay always stays with him while he’s calming down. she holds him and plays with his hair not saying much. it hurts because she’s had to watch chip and gillion go through horrible terrors and she doesn’t know how to comfort them . but jay just being there helps gillion <3

also gill’s love language is acts of service and physical affection and jay’s is words of affirmation and acts of service (although love language are really stupid because i think everyone should have a healthy amount of all 5. also there’s WAY more than 5. but these r just their favorite/go-to ways of affection + comfort)

hehe thank u for this ask anon <3 i hope u can find it in the mess of my blog sorry it was so late!!! i forgit then was eepy then had school and rehearsal </3

#this was SO FUCKING FUN!!#feel free to send me asks like this whenever #i was answer (most of the time) like man <333 i love talking about navyseal :3 #they mean so much to me #asks #anon #navyseal jrwi #bumbling thoughts #jrwi spoilers #riptide spoilers #sunshine / moonrays

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the-cat-at-the-theatre-door · 1 year

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I really love the idea of Cassandra getting along really well with the older cats--very "I am an elegant and mysterious creature of the night beyond mortal understanding, but I can still be bribed with tea and snickerdoodles" vibes.

"I am independent and don't need anyone but also if Skimbleshanks motions me over to chat and ends up licking my ears and picking at any dirt from my coat, and telling me about his adventures I am suddenly two weeks old again, sitting comfortably under my mother's watchful eye. I also tolerate his dad jokes because it comes with the territory. Sometimes I humour him, sometimes I don't, but he is never anything but consistent."

"I don't need anyone's approval, but when Jenny told me she was proud of me for speaking my mind and slipped me a biscuit under the table when I said I wasn't hungry because I don't like eating in front of others, I felt safe and at ease. I don't know how she manages to talk me into the things she does, but I have found myself involved in more of her 'projects' than I am willing to admit."

"I care very little for upholding my relationships with others who I deem beneath me, but when Jellylorum was upset over her father, I found myself immediately going over to comfort her because seeing her cry hurts my chest and I don't like it. When she smiled at me and thanked me and told me I had a good heart, I took it as - regrettably - one of the highest compliments I've ever been bestowed. I remember her singing to me when I was very young; I wish she would sing to me again."

"I don't like communication beyond what is necessary, and especially not about my feelings, but when Asparagus catches wind of sour feelings coming from my subconscious (I can't help it), he doesn't make a big deal about it. Just glances my way and tilts his head as an invitation to talk if I want to. Sometimes I do. Most times I don't. Either way, he is sympathetic. He's also one of the only cats who has never called me anything but my full name and never tried a nickname, playfully rolling r at the end to try and make me smile. He tells it means 'to excel' - that makes me smile."

"I have no friends, but also I respect Grandpa Gus and Old Deuteronomy because they're always telling me interesting things and anecdotes and fully respect my space. Deuteronomy has an understanding of my past lives that one one else does, and I find myself impressed when he manages to pretend he doesn't already know what I'm about to say - he told me he wants to hear *me* explain things to *him*, can you imagine? One time, Gus told me he'd never seen a dancer as elegant as I was and that means a lot because he used to be a professional, you know. No I don't crave approval, what are you talking about?"

#cassandra being friends with the older cats is one of my favourites #i love her relationship with skimble and jelly especially #i'm so soft what is this #Cassandra #other headcanons #jellicles ask because jellicles dare #anonymous #i also love the idea that no one tells cassandra to do anything but jenny gives her a look or skimble bribes her with a cookie #or gus clears his throat at her and suddenly she's at full attention - mysterious and aloof who? in this moment i am baby

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Holy shit, The mind electric by Chonny Jash makes my Sander Sides hyperfixation hit DIFFERENT-

Especially if you look at the heart segment as Patton and Janus, The mind section as Logan and Virgil, and the soul segment as Roman and Remus.

To further my point, here are some actual lyrics from the song ((with notes by me)):

The Heart segment:

But as complacency settles, anxieties will rise

And part this Soul as Jekyll parted Hyde

Now I’m but half of a hollow man’s lies:

The love, the hate, the еmotional side

((LIKE BROO???? Janus and Patton talking about doing nothing will just make Virgil be anxious and talking about how Thomas has them seperated))

“I know I’m weak. I know that I’m vile

But sometimes that is needed to survive.”

That’s what I’ll say to rationalize

“I’m needed if we’re to stay alive.”

((Janus trying to convince himself he is needed))

And yet, here I lie with black, sunken eyes

My Mind’s consigned our sighs to a leaden void

The Soul remains tempered. I remain plied

Condemned ‘til we are both all but destroyed

((Patton sad that Logan and Virgil are convinced that emotion is not needed, convinced that this will do more bad than good.))

But I know that one plus one can’t equal two

If happiness is both our truths

Our total sum must equal one if we’re to find that golden hue

((Basically like ‘Hey, guys! We need to be apart of this whether you like it or not!’ Also trying to convince the others that happiness is the ultimate goal.))

See how The Mind tricks The Soul

Into being something sickly, dead and cold

As you feel it start to tire and fester so, so slowly

Up until the point where it will finally die

Just in time to see what could have been

((Talking about Virgil and Logan trying to convince Roman and Remus to be on their side?? Also talking about how this is a bad idea because they could pass opportunities. God, I need an animatic and I need it now-))

Do what you want, you automaton freak

No, I can no longer bring myself to care

This hollowed out vessel’s beginning to creak

So take control, let’s see how you fare

((Janus being sassy before the Parts change? Iconic.))

The mind segment:

Resident Heart is feeble and frail

A scourge to purge; due diligence is all

Silent, sad outbursts, inaudible wails

Dictate he never does as he’s told

((Logan and Virgil talking about Patton? Mad he’s doing his job and has emotion, talk about projection.)

Fathers of fathers, brothers of sons

Deterred from being what they know they can

All because Heart refuses to run

This creature hardly resembles a man

((Once again, these boys trash-talking Patton, but now also bringing the ‘sons’ into this (R&R)))

My logic is the absolute

His pity parties simply harm these chances at an apt repute:

Esteemed regard in place of mockery

((Logan talking about the others and how he needs to be listened to more))

I’m sure it seems from his point of view

That I’m a simple, cynical machine

But is it so hard to see the whole truth?

I merely seek a Soul that’s pristine

((Virgil talking about Janus and how he only wants the best for Thomas))

See how The Heart plays profound

(See how he lies.)

But the depth is insincere

A pathetic, thin veneer

All the pain, regret and fear still resound

((Just more L and V talking shit, but more specifically critiquing on how Patton and Janus both think they know best when they don’t))

Though I seem harsh in all my assessments

We each seek a life lived in the light

Yet, there lies our Heart, engulfed in resentment

Stubborn, pale akaryocyte

((Logan being like ‘yeah, I was a little harsh, but I’m not gonna fucking apologize because something needs to be done.’ Also equated ‘having emotions’ as having a ‘virus’ because that's what akaryocyte means))

The soul segment:

Call me The Soul or call me my name

Oh, label me whatever you would like

Call me your host or call me insane

If that will help you stay in line

((Basically an introduction, but also why I put Remus as the soul because he would be like ‘Yeah, I’m insane, sure, but it works, doesn’t it?’))

Fathers of fathers, I know that I’m vile

Let’s see how long it takes to murder me

Neither is wrong, yet neither is right

Condemn him to the infirmary

((Remus basically knowing his job is to be terrible and telling Patton “hey, I’m the exact opposite of you. And if you hate it so much, kill me.” While Roman is like “both sides have points, but I don’t know who to choose”))

I. Am. Me.

((You can’t tell me this isn’t all of them shouting this at the same time. They a frustrated bunch.))

See how the brain plays around

And it splits what once was whole down into three

And you fall inside a hole, inside a

Someone help me

Understand what’s going on behind my eyes

Doctor, I can’t tell if I’m not me

((The creativity twins both mad at Logan and Virgil for digging deeper into the psyche, trying to make sense of things.))

See how they fight all day

The other half won’t hear what’s had to say

It’s just the game they play here in this labyrinth maze

((Do I... Do I need to over-analyze this line? I feel like this one does the job for me))

Tridential regicide

I won’t hesitate to kill my Heart and Mind

I will abdicate these deviants sat inside

I’ll take you down in tandem when this rope is tied

((Basically both of them saying ‘this fighting is gonna kill me and, in turn, us.))

And this was a lot longer than I intended. And there are parts I didn’t even get to! Please listen! God, it's so good.

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oceanok · 1 year

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Nov 3rd, 2022

These pictures are 2 months old WOW who would've thought it's been that long since I started working?

You know, usually I have trouble doing the same thing over and over, everyday, for God knows how long. It's plain boring. But, luckily, I don't feel like this at my job, at least not up to now.

I believe it's because we have a lot of different projects, so everything is always changing. Sometimes we have mud samples, sometimes it's sand; sometimes we have the same oligochaeta in e-v-e-r-y sample, sometimes we have different polychaetas in each sample.

I'm a curious person, I love to know more and more little creatures, even more than I hate to admit I don't know who they are 😅 But fortunately my boss is patient with me bcs she can see I'm trying 💖

#But I do know the polychaeta in the last picture #It's an Onuphidae!#studyblr #mine #problematicprocrastinator #starrystvdy #studyvan #areistotle #heysaher #somuchtostudysolittletime #Heycoral #Worm #Worms #Oceanography #Ocean

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abracadaxbra · 11 months

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♡︎Welcome To My Blog!♡︎

Hello, I’m Dax! I use He/They pronouns and am transmasc. I mostly do art but I’m also into music! I currently live with my boyfriend and our very silly cat. Also I lean more into goth aesthetics IRL!

Here’s some more info about me and this blog!

…

➥︎What is this blog?

This blog is an art/personal one! I’m trying to expand my reach as an artist so, I came back to Tumblr as a part of that. This is my main I guess in simple words.

It’s just gonna be my art or me promoting my Redbubble and such mostly on here but sometimes I’ll say thing a little bit.

➥︎What Am I Into?

A lot of things actually! I engage in activities a little.

A comprehensive list of things I do:

Draw (usually Sonic or my creation the Smumkleverse)

Video game (usually Persona or BlazBlue Cross Tag or Guilty Gear!)

Write (I’m currently working on a google doc of my personal Sonic OC lore)

Making Master docs on my interests

Watch silly things on the television

Want some specifics? Here you go 🫵😋

Games

Paradise Killer

Guilty Gear Strive

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle

Persona

Minecraft

Halo

Madness Combat: Project Nexus

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R

Skullgirls

Cookie Run: Kingdom

My Singing Monsters

Castlevania

Cyberpunk

FNAF

Shows/Movies

Dorohedoro (completed)

Aggretsuko

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (caught up)

Chainsaw Man (caught up)

Trigun (completed) + Trigun: Stampede

One Piece

Smiling Friends (caught up)

Mob Psycho 100 (completed)

Madness Combat (caught up)

Castlevania

Dr. Stone (caught up)

Hunter x Hunter (caught up)

Like every Ghibli Movie I can find

Promare (completed)

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (completed)

Beastars (caught up)

Music

All Persona soundtracks

Paradise Killer soundtrack

Tyler The Creator

The Vanished People

KoRn

Slipknot

Limp Bizkit

Kaya

DAMAG3

Austin and The Powers

Joywave

IDKHOW

Sleep Token

BABYMETAL

Jhariah

Muse

Joey Valence

The Guilty Gear Strive and Xrd soundtracks

+ more…

➥︎︎Fun Facts

I have a cat named Selene! She’s silly

I’m Italian/Puerto Rican!

I was once a Homestuck fan but now Andrew Hussie is my sworn enemy 😁

At one point I aspired to be a vet tech but now I’m more interested in music and being a Behavioral Technician for special needs children

I love building gundam model kits sm you don’t understand a demon possesses me as soon as one is in my hands and I don’t stop until it’s finished

My favorite YouTubers are Nexpo and every channel that uploads ocean documentaries

Mermaids and sea animals (sharks and the ping pong tree sponge) are my current special interests! I have a huge merfolk google doc I’m slowly working on

Spider-Punk is my fav Spider-Man

I’m a former competitive Smash player but I’m very slightly considering getting back into competitive fighting games due to my love for Skullgirls and Guilty Gear

I’m not super invested in most fandom spaces but I will draw just about anything and am technically a furry I suppose as I do have a fursona

I used to Cosplay! I plan to eventually revisit this when I have the means though

My persona I draw myself as is a creature named Smumkledorf and here he is:

➥︎Other Things I Like?

Alright this is mostly just so I can talk about Baja Blast but:

Drinks

Baja Blast…..

Kola Champagne

Sprite

Cucumber lime Gatorade /shame

Foods

Pasta (I am a stereotype I’m sorry)

My boyfriend’s dad’s cooking tbh

Taco Bell

Taquitos

Cherry tomatoes

➥︎Where Am I?

https://twitter.com/abracadaxbra

➥︎What Am I?

I am every single creature ever. This is my kinboard for reference:

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jay-avian · 11 months

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First Line - Tag Game

I was tagged by @zestymimblo here to do this cool tag game.

RULES: Share the first sentence of your last ten stories. If you haven’t written ten stories, share as many first sentences as you have.

The Legend of the Children's Lake - "On a nice Sunday evening up in Northern Scotland, a good number of children went to play by the banks of a nearby lake."

A Big Mistake - "There once was a quiet old village with a quiet old man living in a quiet old house."

The Dream About Adventure - "Once upon a time, in the middle of the night, two children awoke to a little blue light that flew right above the small children's heads."

Kraken's Bane - "Beware of the ocean for it is untamed; it rolls without questioning who's in its way."

Our Intrepid Detective - "I stepped into my office right at 6:00am, just like any other workday."

Silvyr the Just & Michael the Bold - "This is a story of nobility and standing up for what’s right."

A Fae-r Trade - "I once went into a small bookstore to have a look around for a good story."

In Love and War - "For about a century now, war has plagued the fair lands of Telmont."

Village of Dragons - "In a world where magic is abundant, so too are magical creatures."

Tales of the Clover Garden - "Quite some time ago, there was a beautiful garden."

I have a few other projects, but I've only done the plot outlines rather than the actual writing. Some of these are short stories I'd be more than happy to post here!

Anyways, think I'll leave this open for now. I never know who to tag and I don't wanna tag the same people over and over (unless y'all don't care, idk)

Have fun! :)

#first line tag game #writing tag game #writing #writers of tumblr #writing community #wip

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damienthepious · 1 year

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I’ll bite! Commentary on the newest hb3 chapter, specifically the section from Arum’s POV? I am absolutely dying over this fic

oh wonderful thank you

[Arum refuses to think of this particular task as a distraction. He is busy, he is important, he is Lord of the Swamp, and he does not indulge in distractions.]

put a header on this section that is just "Arum lies to himself about something entirely unimportant while being PAINFULLY domestic". Maybe i was being self-indulgent, writing this bit. that seems fair.

[(He does not need to keep his mind entirely busy to avoid obsessing-)]

he is having a LOT of trouble thinking of.. things besides Damien. Which honestly. he didn't think through this tactic of distraction very well. he's over here like better make a present for damien's girlfriend! this is normal!!! this won't make me think of him a lot!!!

[However… he knew exactly what he wanted to do right away, for his gift in return to Damien's other- Damien's real romantic pursuit, and he is impatient to put it together. In honesty, it is very simple. The perfect task at which to bend his efforts while he waits for another project to grow enough for the next stage.]

The back-and-forth dynamic that Arum and Rilla are accidentally developing without meeting is......... interesting, to me. Arum has a habit of doing nice things and refusing to acknowledge them as such, and that's kinda spiraling out in this chapter in particular. Also, he's driving himself crazy a little comparing his own "arrangement" with Damien to his capital R Relationship with Rilla. It's a little bit of self-torment, really.

[The little lavender is acclimating well, taking to the encouragement of the Keep's magic with minimal strain, blooming at their prompting easily.]

Magic means you don't have to wait an actual appropriate amount of time before your flowers bloom :)

[(Of course, he could use his own lavender, other plants, for his gift, but there's something about… no, he wants to use the plant that she sent, for this.)]

lmaooooo the lizard is charmed. Or maybe he just thinks it has a pleasing circularity to it. Like how she sent him lavender particularly suited to flavoring drinks after he sent her a flavored drink. He's playing back in kind, which is something he has a habit of in general.

[Simple syrups live up to their name, of course, even when delicately flavored, and he's done simmering the concoction with plenty of time to spare. He candies the leftover sprigs, while he's at it. May as well. They look… pretty, like that. Sweetness frost-dusted over the already delicate white of the flowers.]

Arum appreciates beauty. he's impatient about a lot of things, but... i think he has an appreciation for aesthetics. also someone commented that this was his LEAST troubling coping mechanism and it made me laugh so hard and i can't stop thinking about it. they were RIGHT but also oh my god.

[He slips one into the bottle for the syrup on a whim, pleased by the way it looks when he pours the syrup down over it, like a thing preserved in ice.]

also dear god i wanna make some lavender sugar so bad after writing all this. some fuckin candies or something. lavender frosting. christ.

[He could stop there, of course. But-

(Eyes almost golden in the sunrise-)

(He is not distracting himself he is not-)]

I love arum and damien independently obsessing about seeing each other in sunlight for the first time. Also Arum finding something NEW to lie to himself about!!! he's telling himself the truth about Being In Love, so he needs SOMETHING to cling to with his big beefy denial muscles......

[(Will Damien laugh at the offering, this time? Will his eyes light, again? Can Arum amuse him with this, delight him, impress him? Impress his new mate?)

(Laughable. Idiot creature.)]

He still wants so badly for Damien to just... like him. not even love him, he's too hopeless about it for that, but just... to LIKE him. to have SOME affection for him. and he's so bitter towards himself about that desire. and the fact that it's bleeding over to this other human he hasn't met yet?? he's even MORE embarrassed about THAT.

[He shakes his head. He sighs.

He checks his storeroom, drumming his claws off his scales as he considers his options.]

The look of a lizard Definitely Not Distracting Himself. Also maybe! maybe i am delighted by arum acting domestic in any capacity!!! and that's FINE. Checking the cupboards....

[The Keep will help with whatever he decides, he knows. He can already feel it hovering, gently joyful at the idea of a more playful collaboration than they have had the opportunity for, lately.

He pulls out a pan he hasn't used in quite some time, and he pretends not to laugh at the unsubtle chime of song from above.

Well. At least this pointless endeavor will make his Keep happy, if nothing else.]

also legit any excuse in the world for Arum to hang out and bond with his Keep. THey love each other so fucking much and. Augh. The Keep is so worried about him.

also also. uhm preview for the next chapter because it is SUPPOSED to cut back to Rilla and Damien's day here, buuuuut the scene was getting too long for me to finish for the day so it got pushed to the next chap. so that's what to expect! :) More kissies! and other stuff :) :)

#elle's fanfic meta #heart beats best #asks #screamingatstars

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leandra-winchester · 2 years

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Buddie Teen AU (Sims 4)

As promised, I am sharing screenshots of my latest Sims 4 save, where Eddie and Buck meet as teenagers for the first time. I made a master post for it, too, and each post will be tagged “my buddie sims” and “buddie teen AU” in case you want to find it.

As a preamble, I spent a lot of time building houses and creating sims for this save. The Diaz family house is loosely based on what we saw in 5x17, although it looked like a one-storey house there. I made it 2 stories because that always works better in the sims when you want several bedrooms. Also, Adriana should be smaller than Sophia, but we don’t have that much variety in the Sims, so they look like they’re the same age for now. Eddie, who’s a teen already, is a bit shorter than his parents, still. I had a mod that made teens shorter (no idea if it still works after the Highschool Years update).

Also, this story is gonna be pretty long. And it includes both Eddie and Buck figuring themselves out, having teenage crushes and flings before (and after) they meet. But of course, no one will ever compare to what they mean to each other, and how they are simply meant to be, despite all obstacles throughout the years.

But now, without further ado...

Our story begins in El Paso, Texas, in the beautiful suburban home of the Diaz family.

(Adriana, l, and Sophia, r)

It’s a beautiful summer. Ramon has a few days off work and is enjoying his time with his family.

And later that day, Eddie is grilling smores with his little sisters and watching a movie with them before he tugs them into their camping beds in their fun little tent in the backyard.

During the summer, his abuela comes to visit them.

And while he has time, Ramon even plays with his daughters and their doll house.

While Eddie is taught how to fish at the pond not far from their house. It’s something every man should learn to do, after all.

Eddie has two best friends, Dylan...

... and Alma.

And if Eddie’s stomach flutters a little sometimes whenever Dylan is around, it definitely doesn’t mean anything. It’s normal to feel warm and fuzzy when you have great friends around, right? Although he doesn’t exactly feel the same way about Alma, whatever that means.

Although they can be a little annoying sometimes, Eddie does love to hang out with his sisters, too. In the mornings, they sometimes dance in the middle of the living room.

And Eddie also helps Sophia with her summer school project.

And in the warm summer evenings, they sometimes sit together by a fire in the yard, roasting sausages or marshmallows, and their dad tells them fun and slightly scary stories that Eddie is a little too old for, but as long as his sisters enjoy them, he’s happy too.

As the summer moves on, and when his dad is back to work and on a business trip, Eddie is allowed to host a yard party with some friends.

They watch (more genuinely scary) movies. And maybe it wasn’t the best idea to let Sophia watch them with them. Their mom allowed for her to stay up a little longer, since it’s the summer holidays, and luckily, Sophia wasn’t looking when the scary creature on screen jumped at the teenagers trying to get away from it.

Dylan shows Eddie his ‘Snake’ high scores on his Nokia 3310 (He actually showed him photos, but this is like 2004, so no)

And Eddie finally gets a chance to properly talk to Andres, who came along with one of his other friends. Andres is new in town and is going to start at the same school as the rest of them after the summer.

He seems really nice, a little shy maybe, honest and humble and very kind.

After the party, they spend a lot of time texting or talking via ICQ, and Eddie feels that he and Andres really have a connection. They like the same movies, and Andres is a bit of a dreamer, and Eddie wants to get him know even better.

One day, they go to the pond to hang out, and they chat about this and that for hours, lying on the ground and watching the clouds.

And then Andres asks Eddie, a little shyly and very carefully, if he’s ever thought of boys the same way he thinks of girls. And Eddie’s stomach does the same little flutter it does when Dylan is near, just ten times stronger. He gets so excited about feeling seen and understood that he wants to throw caution entirely to the wind, wants to admit that, yes, sometimes he has those thoughts, and maybe there’s nothing wrong with it.

And the way Andres looks at him...

... or what it feels like when they hug - very differently than he’s ever hugged Dylan or Alma before - it just makes something tumble inside of Eddie’s chest.

And maybe there’s nothing wrong with it either when they touch a little more than Eddie would with Dylan. Or when, both lying in his bed when Andes stays for a sleepover, their feet touch under the blanket, and it sends tingles up his legs. It just feels so nice, so warm and exciting, and maybe Andres thinks about kissing him as much as Eddie does.

To be continued...

#my sims #my buddie sims #buddie teen au #buddie #well just eddie in this part #but you'll get to see Buck soon too

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