#i'm hooked

[gabugabs]

a vampire lord hits you up in the middle of the night. what do you do?

A) he's clearly just after my blood. BLOCK. B) you had me at vampire lord. accept. C) accept but prepare a wooden stake. just in case.

thicker than if /// @barbwritesstuff

#thicker than #thicker than if #nathan lee #elias blackwell #my art #comic #i've been following blood moon since its demo #and now it's absolutely amazing watching thicker than's story evolve and take shape 🥹 #god. nathan's ch7 scene just cracked me up #i'm hooked #and patiently waiting for every full moon update #gonna pass the time by drawing more fanart #carpe noctem. wahoo!

[c-schroed]

Podcasts I Adore - Re: Dracula or This Year, Our Friend Jonathan Has a Podcast!

"I had for dinner, or rather supper, a chicken done up some way with red pepper, which was very good but thirsty. (Memorandum: Get recipe for Mina.)"

I wanted to join "Dracula Daily" ever since I heard of it. To me, this is a stroke of genius; it's just the perfect approach to this book. I mean, not only is Bram Stoker's horror classic an epistolary novel with precise dates given for every journal entry or letter written by one of its protagonists, it also spans quite an ideal amount of time, i.e. roughly half a year. Long enogh to give it a feeling of something interesting and important slowly unraveling, short enough to not feel like too much of a commitment.

So yeah, I really wanted to join "Dracula Daily". Especially because I wanted to read the novel in English for years already (so far I've only read its German translation, because that's my native language). But, alas, I do not find the time so easily to add a book to my to do list, so I ended up not joining this lovely book club last year, fearing I'd miss out on most of the entries sooner or later.

Enter "Regarding Dracula". Right after seeing it for the very first time I knew this will be perfect for me. I already have a habit of listening to audio drama on my daily commute, and preferably in the form of fictional podcasts. So quite literally, @re-dracula had me at hello.

And gosh, they did not disappoint. Although I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed to find out that the format is more that of a classical audio drama, with voice actors speaking every line of their respective character. Originally, I was hoping for a more podcast-like approach, meaning that each actor speaks all of the text of a journal entry or letter, period. As if Jonathan would make a podcast instead of notes in his journal. I simply like it when audio fiction uses the possibilities of podcasts, and "Dracula" felt like something that could profit from this way of storytelling, too. So yes, I admit it: I was a bit disappointed. But not for long.

After hearing just a few sentences of Karim Kronfli as Dracula, I immediately understood the decision to breathe life into each character this way. I mean, I love Ben Galpin's work as Jonathan, but Dracula really, really profits from Kronfli's nonchalant but still breathtakingly powerful and confident take on this charakter.

And Mr. Kromfli is not the only one who makes a redefiningly marvellous job here. So far, all the voice actors go far out of their way to make me fall in love with each and every one of them: Ben Galpin's Jonathan is heartbreakingly relatable, Isabel Adomakoh Young's Mina is capable and charming beyond measure, and Beth Eyre's Lucy is just gorgeous. Yes. I'm in love.

In addition to all that talent of its cast, "Re: Dracula" also has a neat and absolutely on point score and sound design. And, just like the basic idea of "Dracula Daily", it really gives you a feeling of how time passes between the journal entries and letters. Haven't heard anything of Jonathen for a while? One does start to worry a bit. Lucy answering to Mina just two days after the Mina's letter? Wow, that was quick, I guess (not sure how quickly the postal service worked back then, though). Even if one has read "Dracula" again and again, I am sure this form of presentation can grant new insights!

So, if you, like me, are a more eager listener than reader, or if you happen to like close-to-perfection audio drama, then please give this a shot! I bet you, like me, will soon be finding yourself eagerly, yearningly awaiting the next bit of news from your good friend Jonathan, who hopefully soon returns from that terrible business trip of his. 9 out of 10 points.

#re: dracula #dracula daily #dracula daily deluxe #audio fiction #podcast #podcast review #audiobook #horror #classic #dracula #bram stoker #karim kronfli #isabel adomakoh young #beth eyre #i'm hooked #i'm so very darn hooked #schroed's thoughts

[lilacthebooklover]

no bc why did nobody tell me invader zim was this wild. i'm not even halfway through the 1st season and i already have so many questions. where did zim put keith's eyes??? did those kids ever get their internal organs back??? did dib get his spleen fixed??? why is the sky red??? is this some sort of dystopian alternate reality???? it has to be, right? why is a 12-year-old the smartest person in the show???

my brain feels like it's melting. i don't know whether i love this show or want to erase it from my memory forever but either way, i can't look away from the screen. all of the abrupt endings feel like a fever dream.

#invader zim #dib membrane #zim #gir #gaz invader zim #gaz membrane #dib invader zim #zim invader zim #that's a silly tag :) #srsly what is going on #this is wild #the animation style and colour scheme make everything that little bit more disorienting #i'm hooked #professor membrane #kids show #aliens #help my sanity #someone please give me answers

[dribs-and-drabbles]

Palm is not to be underestimated

This might be a common understanding but I haven't been able to stop thinking about how Palm is being shown as shy, tentative, a fish out of water (pun intended)...and yet there have been quite a few hints as to something deeper to his character.

At the end of ep 1, Neungdiao challenges Palm on the rooftop, getting him to admit he's been sent there to protect Neungdiao and then asking if he's capable of the task:

Palm may have looked unsure when he answered, "It's my job, I'll find a way to do it well," but my guess is that Palm is more than well-equipped for the role. In fact, despite his appearances as a 'humble fisherman', I think he's been well trained and prepared for this kind of role - whether that's specifically for Neungdiao or just in general - and if his fear and submission in the face or mere mention of his father is anything to go by, I think the training may have been dealt with a hard hand either from/by his father or by others close to him.

First, Palm knows his way around a gun (and we'll see him able to shoot exceptionally well in ep 3):

He also has very good fighting and defence training, and has the mindset to expect the unexpected in all environments:

His instinct in the car is to protect his charge and look towards the danger, just as his father does in the front seat, instead of cower and protect himself as might be natural for someone if they were 'just' a fisherman:

And his automatic body language in front of his actual boss, Tanya, is exactly like his father - a kind of formal stance.

Which is very different to when it's just them:

So far, Palm doesn't adopt this position around Neungdiao when away from his father and Tanya even though Palm says Neungdiao is his boss...but I would watch out for it in the future as a possible indicator of a change in their relationship. Maybe he genuinely wants to be Neungdiao's friend and this is his only way of showing it...or maybe he doesn't think it's necessary to do it in front of Neungdiao because he's really there under Tanya (and his father's) authority...or perhaps it's something else entirely (I hope not to lull Neungdiao into a false sense of security before double crossing him if Palm's father did have anything to do with Pipop's death and Palm is under the influence of his father...)

Anyway, all this, in a way, is to say that Palm must have also learnt how to identify untrustworthy or suspicious people as part of his training...and so I'm absolutely going to side with him in his wariness of Ben (whether this is born out of jealousy because he like-likes Neungdiao or just from his duties to protect him).

I've already mentioned how I've started to not trust Ben - the show tried to press the message a few too many times that he's a good guy - and I think it's very interesting that Ben was looking on when the guys on the motorcycle stopped in front of Neungdiao's car. Perhaps there to witness something he helped set in motion? @absolutebl expressed that they're "not entirely sure about Chimon’s casting in this role" and I'd like to posit that maybe 'Ben' is acting this way for a reason and we'll see this role change as the truth comes to light, therefore meaning the casting of Chimon here will feel better (I hope I'm not wrong!).

Anyway, back to Palm and I think his character is fascinating. He's obviously highly trained and yet his demeanour is shy and humble - is it an act and if so to what end?

#never let me go #palm #neungpalm #I wasn't as drawn into this series before it started #but we're seeing our assumptions get knocked down #with chopper seemingly being supportive of neungdiao #and neungdiao himself being more lonely than arrogant #so it makes me wonder who else's true colours we haven't seen yet #if we've even seen anyone's... #anyway... #I'm hooked #and yes. I did write this on christmas day - it's not exactly been a great one for me this year so this is a good distraction #(I'm fine though!) #oh I guess I should say again...PLEASE NO SPOILERS IF THIS IS BASED ON A BOOK!!! #mjtag #userjap #tosnimeat #uservid #userrain #touseranna #usernuria #user111 #userjjessi #userconcrete #tuserhidden #ninisdarlings #tonanons #userbillkin #userkit #<- tagging in case you're interested. no worries if not

[dragon-kazansky]

Iceman: *hasn't shaved in a few days*

Dragon: *looking at him*

Ice: What is it?

Dragon: *reaches out and scratches his stubble*

Ice: Oh, I see *chuckles*

#I'm hooked #top gun #val kilmer #iceman #iceman x dragon

[everythingwasalreadypicked]

Singularity 

 “What is this place?”  Morrigan asked in wonder.

“A singularity, created by Matilde (surname), sponsored by the honorable E.M. Saunders, a gift to the people of Nevermoor.” Squall spoke as if reciting from memory. “The Museum of Stolen Moments.” 

It was beautiful. Morrigan was in awe of the scenes and stunning architecture. “Why did you want to show me this?”

“I heard your precious society” he paused to grimace “has been giving you a rather stilted version of wundersmith history.” 

“They’re not my society!” Morrigan retorted, though she knew he was right. “But what do you mean?”

They’ve been teaching you the evils of wundersmiths, have they not?”

“But they are evil.”

“WE aren’t evil.”

“You are.”

“…touché.”  He wore an expression of mock hurt for a moment, before they both dissolved into laughter, all the tension dissipated. 

A few minutes passed in awkward silence, before Morrigan asked a question. “What are these scenes?”

Squall pointed at a scene depicting a group of youths in a car “look closely” after a few seconds, she saw it. 

“A crash” she looked to another scene of two men embracing, and again Morrigan saw what the museum really was. “They’re dying!” 

“All real, if you must know”

Morrigan’s stomach turned “that… that is sick”

Squall chuckled “why yes, I suppose it is.” The sadistic smirk on his face turned a bit wry. “Part of being a wundersmith, is it?”

Morrigan panicked, she shouldn’t have gone anywhere with a murderer. 

“No-NO!” Morrigan screamed, already running away. Into the crowded rush hour streets of downtown Nevermoor, where squall wouldn’t find her. 

Chapter 2! How is it?

IT'S AWESOME!

The whole "we aren't evil." "No you are." exchange

I love this so much I'm so!!!!

#I'm hooked #this au has me in a chokehold #thank you thank you #nevermoor #fic reblog #(not a reblog technically but) #morrigan crow #ezra squall #evil mog au

[vani-is-typing]

Ep 10 of Celebrity is heartbreaking. That's all I have to say. And I may have also involuntarily found out who _bbbfamous is. I definitely did not go searching for it.

Definitely not.

#netflix #trending #celebs #celebrity #netflix celebrity #celebrity kdrama #kdrama #seo ari #celebrity netflix #han jun kyoung #yoon si yoon #i'm hooked #sad as fuck #park gyu young

[voicestm]

“Is it okay to say that I’m jealous?” -Feyd for Usagi

Emotional starters - Accepting - @impercre

Oh.

Of everything she expected him to say.. Admitting to jealousy hadn't even made the list. She had thought he'd laugh or roll his eyes. A princess and her worries. Engaged to a prince she had only just met, too sure to be joined in a marriage that was a good match for her kingdom and it's people, but not for her. There's no true suffering in her plight. Just a young woman expected to do her duty.

He bows to her then, extending his hand towards her as was proper and she's glad the music was too loud. It drowned out his words and would hide their conversation as he led her around the ballroom. A formal event, the engagement party of a soon to be queen to her future king. She had spent most of the night dancing with her betrothed but she had been glad when he left her to do.. Whatever princes did. She needed space and time to think away from him. It wasn't that she disliked him entirely but that..

She's spun and laughter bubbles from behind a sudden smile. "Is it okay.. But there's nothing to be jealous of.. I don't like him and I certainly don't love him. If everything goes according to plan.. One day I might but right now.. He's a bore and he stepped on my toes three times." Feyd was a brilliant dancer, all his battle training she believed. "He's not half as interesting as you."

#impercre #- { Usagi Tsukino } - #- { Interactions - Feyd Rautha } - #WELP #Fine #So be it #I'm hooked

[lostghoulsoul]

Went to therapy…

My therapist is now also hooked on Ghost, I would say it’s a win!

#the band ghost #thebandghostofficial #ghost band #tobias forge #ghost #papa emeritus iv #papa iv #copia #therapy #im so hooked #i'm hooked

[gardenergulfie]

ITS OFFICIAL I AM NOW IN GAY CLOWN SMP HELL

#I'M HOOKED #CLOWNZY FTW #lifesteal smp #mcyt #clownpierce #branzy #clownzy

[lesbian-in-leather]

Okay lads, does anyone have a google drive or anywhere that I can watch s2 of cbs ghosts?? While @ghostlyheart 's drive is incredible, I am unfortunately watching the show with my family and they refuse to watch with subtitles 😔

If anyone has any way I can watch, I shall be eternally greateful

#the lesbian herself #pls help i want more #cbs ghosts #i'm HOOKED #and it's NOWHERE #at least #not legally

[iknowitwontwork]

my writing is so good wtf??

#i was reading my rogan childhood to lovers fic draft and....wow #i'm hooked #i'm so proud of myself rn

[mintspider]

No thoughts.

Just big daddy chainsaw man, Thomas, tickling me with his big ol' meaty man paws *dreamy sigh*

#what the fuck #I'm hooked #pun intended #thomas hewitt #texas chainsaw massacre #slasher fuckery #god dammit Thomas #slasher

[jeong-guwon]

Me: I'm emotionally burnt out, i can't get fully obsessed with fandoms anymore.

Love Between Fairy and Devil:

#love between fairy and devil #i'm hooked #fuck

[edgepunk]

ok so Bully good game here's a lil fanart

#my drawing #I'm hooked #the game feels so nostalgic :')

[kanadabiscuits]

The first episode of The Last of Us was a solid and wildly engaging piece of storytelling. It goes without saying that Pedro knocks it out of the park, carrying the emotional weight of the show, but Bella Ramsey, Merle Dandridge, and Anna Torv were fantastic and I am here for it ALL.

This show is going to scare the absolute FUCK out of me and also break me emotional on a fairly constant basis, and I am totally invested in the characters and their fates. 

SO GOOD.

#the last of us #I'm hooked