#the amount of work you put in is truly incredible ❤️

[talaok]

Hey, I just want to tell you that I like your fanfics so much! and you're truly an amazing writer! Can I please have one shot where the reader asks Pedro to join her on her skin care routine? like it's all so fluffy, and P just keeps looking at her and pecking her lips at the same time. I hope you see this. Thank you so much. We love you, bestie!

Pairing: Pedro Pascal x reader

a/n: thank you so incredibly much love <3, im sorry for the wait, this beautiful request truly deserved better, and of course, i love you too babe❤️

Pedro had always liked to watch you, you'd learned that quickly.

He liked to watch you when you were doing your make-up, cursing at your products when they didn't do their job right, he liked admiring you while you chose what to wear, that cute pensive frown always on your forehead, he liked seeing you put on lotion and bake those amazing cakes you baked, and finally, he liked watching you do your skincare.

He always prolonged his own routine in the bathroom at night just so he could be present for your little ritual of cleansers and serums and creams whose names he couldn't even pronounce, but today, today something had changed, and he'd decided he didn't want to only watch, 

"You want to try?" your lips pulled into a smile as he nodded, his arms around your torso and his head between your shoulder and neck as he hugged you from behind, admiring your face from the mirror

"wanna see what all the fuss is about" he murmured, kissing your neck "What makes my wife abandon me in bed for twenty minutes every night"

You gasped, laughing as you feigned offense

"I have never abandoned you in bed, you're always here with me"

"mhh" he hummed contemplating, inhaling your scent as he tightened his hug "Whatever you say sweetheart" he murmured with that shit-eating grin plastered on his face "now, where do we start?"

He moved to your side, his gaze attentively examining the products filling the counter as if he knew what any of them did.

"first" you started explaining, picking up your oil cleanser and a detergent "we've gotta wash our face"

"I did already"

You glared at him, disappointed at the fact that even after all this time, he still had learned nothing

"it's not washing your face if it's just with water baby, you need a detergent, here" you handed him the white tub and he only opened and closed his mouth as he accepted the product in his hands.

"You're not gonna use this?" he asked, watching as you squeezed some other product in your hand "is this the cheap one?"

"no" you snorted "I just need to use another cleanser before that one cause I'm wearing make up honey"

"oh" he breathed "of course- I knew that"

You both laughed softly at his obvious lie as he squeezed an ungodly amount of detergent onto his hand just to slap it on his face and started rubbing it in with the same delicacy with which he changed a tire

"baby you're not washing the dishes, you've gotta be gentle" you laughed, watching him open his soapy eyes to look at you

"oh- like... this?" he asked, trying to mimic the gentle massage you were giving your own face

"that's better" you nodded, smiling proudly before taking the residues of your makeup off with a cloth

He rinsed his face and watched you as you did what he'd just done, and finally, finally, you asked him something you had no idea how you'd never asked before

"why do you always look at me?" you said, rinsing the detergent off "I'm not gonna disappear into thin air you know?"

He chuckled, his manly and deep voice bouncing from the bathroom tiles

"Are you?" he asked, taking a step so he was once again, right before you, his fingers moving some hair out of your face and lingering on your cheek

"I look at you, because I don't get to do it enough, because it's all I would spend my days doing" he murmured, droplets of water from your face and his hands falling to the ground as your heart sped up "because you're a work of art sweetheart, and because in everything you do, I see all the reasons I love you"

There it is, the man you married, able to melt you up with just a few words, spoken like they didn't seem picked up off a book, like he wasn't the best man you could have ever wished for, like you didn't love him to goddamn death

You didn't say anything, you never could when he said stuff like that, you only spoke through your eyes, through that invisible bond between you, the words lingering on your tongue

I love you

Before you kissed him, the same feeling, the same message, finding him with it.

"that" you smiled "Is why you're never allowed to make speeches before me ever again" 

God only knew how much you had scolded him for making you look like a fool at your own wedding when he made you and half the guests weep with his vows while yours looked like a child wrote them in comparison.

he chuckled, kissing you again, before you mumbled something about finishing the skincare and he pulled away, a grin from ear to ear on both your faces

he followed all your instructions, first came the exfoliating stuff, then the serum, then the creams,

He watched diligently as you showed him how to execute every step, and then copied you, his hands still moving a bit too roughly on his skin.

the only change he brought to your routine, was the kiss he couldn't help but steal from you after every step he accomplished, a soft and quick one, just because he could, just because he wanted, just because you looked cute as ever, and there was only so much he could do to keep his hands off of you.

And after everything was done, after your skin glowed as you looked at your reflection, his eyes too, focusing only on you as his arms wrapped around you, he decided

"I think I should join you every night"

#pedro pascal #pedro pascal x reader #pedro pascal x f!reader #pedro pascal blurb #pedro pascal fluff #pedro pascal x fem reader #pedro pascal one shot #pedro pascal x fem!reader #Pedro Pascal #pedro pascal fic #pedro pascal smut #pedro pascal x female reader #sag awards #pedro pascal fanfic #pedro pascal fanfiction #pedro pascal imagine #dad!pedro pascal #the last of us #joel miller #tlou #the mandalorian #javier peña #pedro pascal x you #pedro pascal x y/n #fluff #pedrohub #jose pedro balmaceda pascal #pedrito #sag awards 2024 #pedro pascal x gn reader

[goingmerryfics]

❤️ Your Blog. Can I request something? 🙏 Id love about Law and reader who is very affectionate and caring, e.g. brings him snacks in his office when he's working late, cheers him up when he is upset. All in all reminds Law alot of Cora.

Kind and caring S/O w/ Law

Content: Gender Neutral reader, SFW!

Notes* I love this idea! I got a lot of good ideas when I sat down to write this and it all pretty much amounts to “this man truly needs a break.” which means I went a little haywire with it. Spoilers for Dressrosa/Law's backstory

Happy reading :)

Law

Dating you was absolute bliss for Law

If he was shut up in his room working, he knew he could count on you to come visit eventually

Even if, after responding to your knocking and saying that he was busy, you still enter

You’ve got some lemon water and specially made Onigiri by your own hand all set up pretty in a tray

He tries not to smile too much while you set it down, kiss the top of his head, and quietly urge him to take a break- or at least stand and stretch because how he’s sitting can’t be good for his posture

Normally he wouldn’t pay that any mind, but you had an effect on him that he couldn’t explain. You gave him a special sort of feeling in his heart- a feeling that only one other person had ever given him in his entire life

Law gets up to stretch and to reach for you, that way he can press a kiss to your cheek and tell you he loves you

You’ve noticed he’s softer around you, though he never could quite tell you why

You also notice that whenever you two are sitting close or lying together, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing- he likes to look into your eyes as much as he can

He can’t explain it- it doesn’t matter that your eyes aren’t exactly the same colour as his. They’re kind, they’re caring, just like he is

One day, the heat on the submarine gives out and you seek Law out to ask a favour

“One of my sweaters? Yeah, you can borrow one. Just don’t ruin it.”

The warning means nothing, he knows you wouldn’t destroy any of his things on purpose

So you head for his room while he returns to helping the others fix the heat, shivering in your suit

Law’s room is an organized mess of books, clothes and sheets. He was never the type to keep anything clean for too long, but then again he was a busy man. You didn’t mind it, but you do know how he appreciates it when you can help him out with the little things. First, a sweater. You swear that you’re about to start seeing your breath from how cold it’s getting.

You dive into his closet and sort through his things for that yellow one you like, when you notice something interesting. Something hung up, obviously important since it’s in one of those zippable clothing protectors. A suit, maybe?

The thought of Law in a suit makes you squeal a bit. Now you have to see it.

Carefully, you take the hangar out and your first remark is at how incredibly light it is. It’s not heavy enough to be a full suit set, so you start to unzip it to satisfy your curiosity.

A few loose, black feathers hit the ground before you can figure out what you’re looking at. It’s a full feather coat. It looks like it’s been tailored- the collar has been cautiously cut with a loving hand, which makes you remember the strangely similar style of feather collar on his blue sweatshirt. There are also some messy holes in the back of it.

You hum curiously, and put it back into the protector bag for the time being. Then you grab the sweater you’d come here for, take the hangar, and bring the coat with you back to your room.

The heat returns. Heart Pirates huddle around the heat and try to warm up quickly, but Law has a better idea in mind on how to warm up. He also just really wants to see you in his clothing. But he spots something as he’s headed down the hall that makes his heart drop. A single black feather.

He’s wearing his blue sweater and he hasn't touched the coat. So why…

He rushes first to his room, throws the closet door open and his eyes widen at the missing coat, so he makes a B-Line for your room

It’s not that he thought you would wreck it, but it’s something he’d rather keep safe. Those feathers fell off every time he touched it, and he wanted so desperately to preserve the last item he’d ever have of his beloved Corazon.

When he reaches your room, he barges right in without knocking and finds you holding it up, looking it over. Your room is a mess of loose thread. Your desk has sewing scissors and a little ball with various sized sewing needles poking out of it, and your sewing machine is on.

“See?” You hold it up to him, showing off your handiwork. Slack-jawed, he scans over the once bullet holes that have now been expertly closed and repaired. “I’ve never seen you wear this, but I guess it’s because all those feathers kept falling off, right?”

He’s silent, but he knows just what he wants to say. It just takes him a moment.

“Law?” You ask, smile falling a bit, thinking maybe you’d done something wrong.

“Put it on.”

“Huh?” You take another good look at the coat. “You sure?”

He nods, and watches how you pull it over your shoulders. It’s way too big for you- did a damn giant wear this!? -but you still strike a pose, holding up a peace sign next to your face for Law and grinning wide.

“Do I look good?”

He takes a few steps forward. You open your eyes again and get the quick glimpse of tears in his eyes before he pulls you in for a hug tight enough to crack your spine. You can hear his quiet sobs and gasps in your ear, and it breaks your heart to think that maybe you’d done something wrong.

But he whispers that he loves you, and then he whispers it 3 more times just to be sure. You tell him you love him too, and he takes a deep breath to pull himself together.

“Are you ok, Law?” You ask, eyes glued to him. “I can put it back if-”

“No, just…” He wipes his face, then takes your hands. “I think there’s someone I’d like to tell you about.”

#one piece #harleywritesop #hwop #law x reader #op law #law one piece #trafalgar law #trafalgar one piece #trafalgardwaterlaw #trafalgar d law x reader #trafalgar op #one piece spoilers

[takecareluv]

a blurb where reader and vinnie are taking a nap at the beach and one of their friends posts about it cuz they’re just the cutest ❤️

a.n. thank you for sending a request, lovely. 💖 i hope you like what i came up with! a beach day with vinnie seems like a dream tbh <3 xoxo

beach cuddles || vinnie hacker x reader

for the last few weeks, you’d watch the beautiful summer weather pass you by through the small window of your office.

and when you weren’t working, you laid in bed, too tired to do anything but scroll through each and every social media platform filled with vacation photos from everyone you followed.

the most excited thing you’ve done so far this season was go in your friend’s hot tub. although it was soothing, nothing compared to the cool touch of those salty waves you so desperately craved. 

you were most definitely feeling the summer blues. and vinnie could tell. no matter how hard you tried to put on a fake smile, vinnie knew you like the back of his hand. he instantly could tell when you were feeling out of it, and this was one of those times. 

as soon as he noticed, vinnie, being the incredibly sweet boyfriend he was, began planning a day trip to malibu for you and all your friends to go on, knowing the warm sun and majestic ocean was exactly what was needed to cheer you up.

he promptly messaged everyone, tossing around a few dates to see what would work for the whole group. once everything was set and stone he finally clued you in on the plans, to which a massive smile became glued on your face, one he realized hadn’t seen in quite some time. 

you were so excited for the upcoming beach trip. no more wasting away this perfect summer, you thought. you were going to enjoy yourself even if it was just for a day.

-- 

you had been counting down the days in your calendar until you would be lounging on the soft sand you’d missed so much, and finally the day you’d been anticipating all week for had finally arrived. 

you woke up bright and early, changing into the new bathing suit you were looking forward to wearing all summer, and packing all the essentials into your hefty beach bag. you made sure to grab a fresh bottle of sunscreen, knowing how easily your precious boy burned, along with quite a few snacks and enough drinks to keep you all quenched throughout the day. 

once you, vinnie, and the rest of the group were ready, you hit the road, cruising down the coast with the windows down and upbeat music blasting through the already blown-out speakers. 

luckily you guys got there early enough to find the perfect spot to lay out your towels, close enough to the water, but still secluded from the rest of the people already settled on the beach. 

it was truly the most fantastic day; the sun was shining with not a cloud in the sky. mother nature had been on your side, much to your relief.

for hours you went back and forth between laying on the shore, soaking up the sun while reading your book, to going for a swim in the water to cool off.

you found yourself sharing a towel with vinnie, always needing the comfort of each other’s touch, as you laid in the shade for a short break from the intense sun rays.  

however your short break turned out to be a little bit longer as you both fell asleep, the heat definitely wearing you out. 

you were cuddled together, vinnie’s arms wrapped around your body to keep you close as you tucked your head in his neck to further shield your eyes from the bright sun. your friends all cooed at the sight once they returned from taking a dip in the water. 

liza especially thought the two of you looked adorable, quickly snapping a picture that she knew you would love to see, always acting as your own personal photographer.

she took the photo to instagram, knowing the fans would absolutely eat it up, adding it to her story along with the caption, “these two could fall asleep anywhere”. 

-- 

about forty-five minutes later, you woke up to an endless amount of notifications on your phone. you grew confused until you saw the photo of you and vinnie napping together reposted about a hundred times, everyone freaking out about how cute you and vinnie were together. 

you continued to scroll through the comments, even liking a few, before deciding to make a post of your own. the picture showed you smiling with vinnie still asleep in the background next you. “my sleepy boy <3″ you captioned it. this caused fans to go even crazier, always adoring the couples content since your rarely shared it. 

you and vinnie were slowly becoming the internets favorite couple, and understandably so. 

#vinnie hacker #vinnie hacker x reader #vinnie hacker imagine #vinnie hacker fanfic #vinnie hacker blurb #vinnie hacker fluff #vinnie hacker x y/n #vinnie hacker x you

[justagalwhowrites]

Oh.

Oh.

Oh my god.

I truly didn’t know what would shake out with Savvy, if they’d find her or not, who would find her, when, where, how. This was so good. So perfect. The fact that Ellie was with Joel surely put Savvy at ease. He knew just what to say. The fact that truly Ellie was integral since she clocked the snare in the first place.

I have read SO MANY Pedro fan give in the last year. Like a gross amount. Three have made me cry, and I’m not a crier. This chapter, this moment was one. For the record the other two were also yours 🤣

THANK YOU and holy CRAP I want to keep reading!! I know it can feel weird but please consider setting up a Kofi or something. Maybe you can’t use the money but then maybe donate it to a cause you love bc you deserve SOME kind of compensation for the professional quality gut punch beautifully crafted work you deliver, and with some an incredible speed at that 😭❤️

(ALSO I was very concerned knowing Bambi was going to tentatively get with someone else and even knowing it wasn’t going to work I was so scared. But I think it was important she doesn’t just get back with him. She’s been so hesitant and guarded it makes sense her incredibly strong feelings be tested and dang if the proof isn’t in the raspberries that Joel is it for her.)

Hi Bestie!!!!!

I really tried to keep Savvy's fate a mystery so we really felt some of how Bambi's been feeling all this time! But Joel immediately going into girl dad mode with her just... I love him. I love him so much. And Ellie being there helped so much, both because she saw the snare but also because she was basically a walking green flag. This young girl is OK with this man - clearly willing to kill for this man - so he's trustworthy. She was integral to getting Savvy home. Joel's baby saved Bambi's baby and I love them for it.

OMG I'm so happy my writing has made you feel so deeply! These characters and stories mean so much to me and the fact that they have an impact on others is so extraordinary to me. I love storytelling so much, that we can all experience these things together and share in the grief and the love and the passion and the joy.

You're not the first to mention a Ko-Fi and I haven't set one up simply because I genuinely don't need the money? In a lot of ways, I've lucked into a fairly comfortable life (not trying to downplay the fact that I've worked and struggled but I've had a lot of privilege and a lot of luck) and have everything I need, most things I want and a nice savings account. But the donation thing is a nice idea! So I think I'll turn on the tip function here on Tumblr and see what happens with the intent of donating what I get from it. That being said, if something I've written moves you to the point that you'd like to pay me for it, please consider tipping another author who hasn't been as lucky as I have financially. I'm sure they would really appreciate it and I'd love to support other authors vicariously!

And AHH yes I totally get you! I wanted Julie to happen for a few reasons? Mostly so Bambi wasn't just singularly focused on Joel. I don't think that suits who she is as a person and I don't think it would be good for her to do that, either. But I also wanted her to really understand that yes, Joel is it for her. She's never felt this way about anyone else and she never will again and moving beyond that - especially when he's RIGHT THERE - isn't going to happen. She needs to learn how to accept and forgive his past and trust who he is now otherwise she's going to be stuck living without the kind of love she knows is out there. She really knows that now and it's putting her in the right place to really process what happened with Joel. They're so close! They really are!

Thank you so so much for reading and for your kind words, Bestie!! Love you!!

#fanfic #joel miller x female reader #send asks #kit answers #yearling

[thelaurenshippen]

JABXKAKAKALA HELLO HI I hope you're doing well!! I just wanted to start off by saying that I saw your response to the email you received on Instagram and I love how you handled it so so much as a fellow queer person that loves creating and writing!! Thank you so much for everything that you have done!

AND SECONDLY I've been listening to audio drama podcasts for around four years now, and I'd only stumbled upon The Bright Sessions last year (after my friend recommended it to me over and over again!), which is pretty recent! And I just wanted to say that the amount of emotions and inspiration I received from listening to the podcast has just about changed my life 😭

I started listening to it avidly (on the daily JDNJAA on my walks to and from school and work) and just grew so so attached to the characters. The way you write their narratives is absolutely beautiful and brings me to tears if I think about it long enough😭 The way Sam is so full of love and care while struggling to do so for herself and that turmoil visibly affecting her relationships with other people?? OW OW OW it hurts so good every time?? AND JOAN OH MAn I love how Joan is written SO MUCH I think she actually changed my brain chemistry genuinely?? she is so layered and so full of emotion (it's safe to say that safe house ii absolutely DESTROYED me for that 😭❤️) and her dynamics with others ?? the amount of research put into writing her?? beautiful so beautiful HDBSJAHA and I could go on about every single character but that would take YEARS but I just want to say that the writing is so layered and authentic because these characters /aren't/ perfect, but they're still so lovable in every way, there's still some way to emphasize (I love Caleb) with them (COUGHS LOUDLY DAMIEN) even when they seem like the most unlikable (COUGHS LOUDER DAMIEN WADSWORTH HELEN) characters ever (I love how they're written so much I think it has actually changed my brain chemistry). ALSO the voice acting?? is absolutely BEAUTIFUL?? the amount of soul and found family vibes that go into this is just absolutely incredible I cannot stress it enough. Sam's panic attacks were written perfectly along with Mark's hidden anxieties and Agent Green's own guilt and hurt and oh man I COULD GO INTO HEAVY DETAIL ABOUT ALL OF THIS but oh man this is just incredible😭😭 also super random but the soundtrack makes me so emotional WHICH LEADS ME TO MY NEXT POINT AJDBAJ

I started listening to this in my freshman year of highschool (uh oh) so a lot of things were really stressful for me during this time! The Bright Sessions was something that despite causing me emotional pain, provided me healing just as much JSBXKAJAKDJSJKSD AND LIKE OKAY OKAY I would listen to this on my walks to and from school (I was walking back from school once and was zoning out until I heard Caleb beating the shit out of Damien and had to stop on the sidewalk to take in what just happened) and during art (I heard the part with Mark and Damien in the van and had to sit down when I heard Damien's backstory) and after I got my eyes dilated and couldn't look at much (I listed to agent Green's goodbye and actually cried until I couldn't breathe) and listened to the college tapes while studying for my unit circles test and just thank you thank you for the road trips and room cleaning memories and for being the best story to listen to while painting and going on runs. I struggled a lot with mental health and accepting myself as queer, and SO many of the narratives throughout the story also helped me figure out who I was, so thank you so so much for everything 😭 I still relisten to several of the episodes and still get that giddy feeling in my stomach when I hear the am archives soundtrack get a little darker, or literally want to lie down every time I hear an interaction with Frank and Chloe, but just overall thank you so much😭❤️🫂🫂

RAHHH AGAIN I'm so sorry this was so long but truly thank you so much for everything that you do!! your writing is absolutely incredible and your voice acting and the way you handle difficulties is so inspirational!! the rest of the cast and the art and community and soundtrack just,,, chefs kiss. thank you so much for being an incredible role model and inspiration for so many people!!!

HI WOW OH MY GOD THIS MESSAGE IS SO AMAZING THANK YOU!!!!!

I'm so glad the instagram video resonated with you (if anyone's curious, this is the video)! and I'm sO glad you found The Bright Sessions!! it means so much to me that you love the characters the way you do, that you see their imperfections and their complexities and you care about them because of and in spite of them!!

I'm so happy that the show could be a part of your life in such a real way - listening to it in so many places, and having it there in difficult times. that it helped you with healing and figuring stuff out is the highest praise that you could possibly give! I poured my heart and soul into this show - as did all of our amazing cast and crew - so it's incredible to hear that it touched you in the way that it did.

also, hearing that you love the TAMA score is so amazing - I love that score, Evan did such an incredible job!!

thank you so so SO much for this wonderful message and for loving my characters and my world and for telling me about it!! I'm so grateful to you!!!

#answered #the bright sessions #reggies-eyeliner

[darkblueboxs]

Hi 💙!! I’m not sure if you’re still answering asks and I don’t want to be too much of a nuisance but i just NEEDED to let you know how much I appreciate you （╹◡╹）♡

(First of all, in advance I want to apologise for me rumbling so much, I hope what i wrote makes sense)

I have been on the internet for many years now and I can proudly say that I’ve read some of the best works in my entire life here; out of all of these incredible writers I’ve found, you are truly my favourite- I absolutely adore your writing, have read every single one of your fics and often reread my favourite ones to cheer myself up when I’m feeling down (sometimes I wish I could forget them so that I could read them for the first time again hah, I don’t know how to describe this feeling)

My absolute favourite work of yours is “The Sphinx and the Hare” (I wish it was infinitely longer simply because then it would have no end and I could read it forever and ever; I could read about andreil’s (and Lexia&Fìrinn’s) day to day lives for the rest of mine because the way you tell your stories is so compelling and phenomenal I just can’t, won’t, don’t want to stop reading). I cannot tell you how much I love love love this fic. The amount of time you spent writing this work is visible in the thought put behind even the smallest of details. From the very well written dialogue, interactions between characters (especially Andrew, Neil and their daemons), and Neil’s inner thought process to the so on point characterisation of every single one of the characters and amazing descriptions of the world in this AU, characters’ actions and their overall being. I want to call it a testament to how good of a writer you are- you make readers feel everything the character is feeling right alongside them and that shows how much of hard work you put into perfecting the skill of writing

THANK YOU for sharing your terrific works, clever and funny thoughts and memes (here on tumblr, on ao3 and twitter) for free in your own free time; you are a blessing if I can say so myself :DD

And what is there more to say- you are incredible <3333 Hope you have a great day!!

PS. If it’s okay (and of course feel free not to if you don’t want to answer) I would love to know how you think andreil and their daemons are doing now- maybe they’re in Columbia cuddled up on the sofa watching sth on the TV? Or maybe they’re on a road trip somewhere having some time to themselves? Or maybe they’re in their dorm quietly enjoying each other’s company?; either way I hope both Fìrinn and Lexia get some pats and cuddles i love them with all of my heart 🥹❤️

Hi! 💞💞💞 I am still answering asks, I'm just incredibly bad at it 😭

You're an absolute joy, you've made me want to get back to writing more than anything has in a loooong time

(one day, maybe, when the exhaustion abates)

It has been so long since I last looked over my daemon au, so forgive me if I contradict my own canon!

Lexia has discovered play fighting, which mostly means launching herself from beneath the bunk to nip Neil's toes when he swings his legs out of bed in the morning. Neil pretends to be annoyed- only for Lexia's satisfaction - but it's ticklish more than anything. (The morning Lexia trips Neil over on his way to the bathroom is the closest Andrew comes to showing signs of amusement)

Fìrinn likes to sit on Andrew's chest when he's lying on the couch and drum her feet on his sternum until Andrew shoves her off. Whenever exy comes on she gets a major case of zoomies unless Neil or Andrew can catch her- although neither consider it worth the effort. Lexia prefers to sit herself on the TV stand at inopportune moments to block everyone's view of the screen, particularly on penalties and overtime, and especially if Kevin is watching. She is still, at heart, an instigator.

More nights than not, Fìrinn falls asleep curled around Lexia or vice versa, and inevitably Neil or Andrew will follow their daemon into the others' bunk. On these nights, and only these nights, safe and surrounded, Lexia will sleep.

#tsath #my fic #my asks #aftg #hdm

[dreamwritesimagines]

DREEEEEEEEAM 💔 *me whining and sobbing*

I just finished Burn The Witch WHAT THE FUCK I’m so fucking sad 😭😭😭

Oh man it was a wild ride, I’ve read it in like 2/3 days and let me tell you the way you build the world in which your stories are set is phenomenal. I’ve seen it with Enamored and GoS with all the Regency stuff and now this. The amount of detail you put into what it’s like to be a spy and how the world works for them it’s incredible truly ❤️

I also know how much effort you put in side characters and it pays off EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Keith and Chloe were my absolute favorites (definitely joined my personal hall for Dream’s side characters that I love more than life) 💖

I’m really sad but I know I asked for it (my angsty wishes were fulfilled) 💔 I kind of expected that ending but it hurt all the same (and I know there’s the alternate epilogue but still). And as usual it left me wanting more, I can’t stop thinking about how Bucky must’ve reacted to that ending, and Keith too (I think Chloe would never find out the truth 😭 also loved the tiny angst concerning her in the alternate epilogue).

I loved the story so much and I’ll probably read it again AND it definitely awakened the Bucky simp that was asleep inside of me and yeah 😍❤️

I’m devastated but I’m fine 🤍 Ilysm

Gab hi darliiiing! ❤️

Wait you finished it already?! That was fast! 😱

Omg this is incredibly sweet of you, thank you so much! ❤️ The worldbuilding part is one of my favorite things while planning a story! ❤️

And the side characters! ❤️ Aaaaa it makes me so happy to hear that you liked them! ❤️ Side characters make or break a story if you ask me, they're very important! 😁❤️

I actually really like writing angsty endings, it's like a guilty pleasure of mine😂 Bucky was devastated for sure, like I don't think he'd ever move on from that and the fact that they pinned her murder on him...💔 And Keith went full on rogue agent while Chloe never found out what happened to them both💔

Love you too honeyyy, thank you so much! ❤️

[yukikorogashi]

me trying to form words in my pudding mess of a brain rn more like call the heckin police and turn me in... bUT THAT BEING SAID. 2023's ending so it's time to scream !!!

hooboyyyyy where does one even start with becky ??? do i go back to when we first met what felt like decades ago? :0c perhaps i go back to when we were born, yea? EITHER WAY, from the day the world was blessed with your presence, it's been an EXCEPTIONALLY better place, and any of us who get to call you a friend (or even just an acquaintance) are so so sooooooo so so lucky! u.u i will never not be absolutely floored by the fact that i know someone so sweet and so selfless who i get to call a bestie and rely on for so many things... what did i do to deserve you ??? heck if i friggin know, man <3 all i do know is that i'm so grateful that i know you, and it forever means the entire world to me that you forgive my transgressions and continue to support me throughout all of my disasters; thank you

not only that, but you're one of my fave writing partners eternally !! <3 we've discussed this so many times, but i'm just so stoked that we can literally take ANY muses from ANY fandom and throw them together; doesn't matter who they are or how the interaction will work. we make it work !!! and EVERY single time, the dynamic is so incredible and always immediately full of depth that can be difficult to establish without the amount of dedication we put into it ;w; you are so insanely creative and talented, becky, and all of us who get to witness that are the lucky ones here <3 i'm always just squeaking and screeching on my end when i see anything from you on the dash; writing, art, headcanons, ooc posts... you bring such a liveliness and cheer, and i can't thank you enough for brightening my life!!!

i hope you have a fantastic end to 2023, and here's to 2024 treating you right <3

2023 is almost over!

With the final month of the year here, it’s your chance to send the mun or muse something you’ve wanted to tell them! Whether you haven’t had the chance to or you’ve been too shy, now’s the time to say what you feel, and don’t hold back!

Dang gir, if this is you struggling with words, then I can't wait to be further blown away when seeing you at your top game AUEHUAW!!!

BUT OKAY... OH LORD ALMIGHTY... HERE WE GO... OH WOW WHEE...

Not to be a broken record if not that stubborn returning tennis swerve, but DAMN-- where do I even start when it comes to the magnificence that is my bestie Sammy??? The day we met was truly the beginning of the one of the bestest things that could have ever happened to me. As one of the most gosh darn amazing human being on this very planet was going to end up being such a dear friend of mine. A friend whom I would readily defend with a shovel in hand, if ANYONE does her wrong in anyway! And to be loved so dearly and supported by her too is just... I'm just so lucky tbh. 😔 It's so funny how we both remain so floor and are constantly going "What did we do to deserve them???" @ one another, because lord knows I STILL keep wondering this myself. I just know that I likely did something right, to be blessed like this. 8^)

And, Sammy... you are a treasure... one of the most precious beings in the whole wide world to me... ;; For any rocky roads that we may end up needing to drive through... it's always worth it when we both fight to make it to the end together (... Gdi, I hope that actually made sense, ROFL!!! B-But I think you know what I mean, bestie!!! 😭 You have always been fantastic at deciphering my caveman talk too so AUWEHUAW!!!) And of course I will always support you and all the amazing things that you so generously bring to the table!!! Ya know I'm one of your biggest fans-- and heck, it's not like I'm sneakily fighting in the background with a few others over that number one fan spot so... 🤫

And oh gosh, no matter how many times you say that, catch me here with a hand over my heart! 😭❤️ You know YOU are one of my most favourite of writing partners (LIKE DUH!!!), forever and always! You are one of the most fun beans to scream to about anything, and truly-- the fact that we can take any muses from any fandom and throw them together like THAT really just shows how incredibly well we work together??? And honestly, I can't thank you enough, for always being such a wonderful plotting and writing buddy. Again, I really am one of the lucky ones, though. To work so well with honestly? One of the most talented dang writers I ever have the honour of knowing!!! You are always so fun to talk to about absolutely anything, and how enthusiastic you always are about anything I gotta share always means the world to me. And again, I hope I am able to return that all in some way and properly express how much I truly appreciate you! ;u; ❤️

Hey, I can't thank you enough for just being you, Sammy. For being such a constant blessing in my life over these years. Honestly, I'm just left speechless every time I take a step back to just look at the entirety of this beautiful friendship I have with you. I'm so lucky to know you, we are all so lucky to know you... I love you, gir. ❤️

Have a fantastic year end yourself, bestie! Thank you so much for taking the time to send this like homg-- And well, catch me here already looking forward to spending another year with you!!! Just holds your hands now!!! 😔❤️

@magnifiico ❤️💕

#magnifiico #❄️ THE SWEETEST THING ❄️ #❄️ queue ❄️

[whataperfectwasteoftime]

Seeing your face and reading your beautiful words have watered my crops, refreshed my soul, etc etc

Just dropping by to let you know that you’re doing amazing, I am constantly inspired by you and this book is going to be incredible because you are incredible. I can’t wait to see the new content 😍😍

Ily ❤️

Uh, HELLO?!?!?! Seeing YOUR face and talking to YOU about how to take this collection of word salad and turn it into a workable novel has rejuvenated my love of this story and its characters and given me the energy and excitement I need to keep chugging along at the new content.

The amount of work and thought that you have put in to make this and other people's works better is simply STAGGERING. You do so much to encourage and inspire others to write and I'm so thankful that you are helping me along this journey, because oh my god it is so hard and having you and everyone else I've forced to read the same book over and over again has truly kept me going.

I would have either given up or published a much worse version of Control without so many wonderful people behind me <3

#write a book she said it'll be fun she said

[velvethopewrites]

Hi Velvet! Please - 6, 7 and 9 for the send an ask, if you feel like it ❤️

Of course @whathefawkes! :D 🥰

6) something you would go back and change in your writing that it’s too late/complicated to change now

Wow. Um. LOL So many possible answers to this one…hmm. On some days I think I’d like to go back and not write so much smut, believe it or not. And then of course, other days, I wear my smut badge with pride. Hmm. Other days, I think I’d like to go back and never write a threesome for Essence and then other days, I’m like, eh, screw it, it is what it is. I wrote about three people loving each other, damn straight (er, in the case of Harry and Brogan, not so much on the straight part, hah hah), who cares. And then, of course, on other, less controversial occasions, I would simply like to try and use the word ’nodded’ less. Break myself of the habit as it were. All my characters do is nod their heads. Constantly. Harry nodded, Ginny nodded, Ron nodded, etc. I drive my own self crazy.

7) when asked, are you embarrassed or enthusiastic to tell people that you write?

Hmm. Depends on the person. Mixed-company, non-fandom-like people I’m unsure about (as in whether or not they’re “cool”) I would be proud to say I like to write but I’m not sure I’d put the word fan fic out there, at least not at first. But to be honest, I have always written, most of my life - poetry and other forms -so I don’t really have any problem with telling people that. So, tentative enthusiasm? LOL

9)what, if anything, do you do for inspiration?

Normally, I listen to a lot of music. I read poems. Go for walks. Or long drives. But lately… look, it’s a poorly kept secret that I haven’t written a damn thing in months. I try and try and just…nothing comes. I’m trying to be nice to myself and give myself some space because I wrote so much so quickly over a short of amount of time and to be honest, I think I just…became burned out. And I needed a break. But now it’s sort of snowballed into me not even caring anymore and I have made some progress, I really did start working (a tiny tiny bit!) on Possession again but it’s painful. Very painful. Mostly because it’s like I got hit with every whammy a writer fears all at the same time. Imposter syndrome? Yep. Lack of interest in the subject matter? Yep. Haven’t a clue about what I meant to do with my plot? Yep, yep, yep. And also, I truly believe no one cares if I finish or not, which, okay, whatever, I write me for me not anyone else, but…I don’t know. It just feels incredibly lonely to me now to write and post. And wow, I went off on a depressing tangent. Yikes. Sorry.😬

So yeah. Music is good. *nods*

#Asks #fic things

[honeyymistt]

Hi, I hope you’re having a really great day. I need to vent and also need some advice, but I feel I have no one to turn to. Especially no one who isn’t incredibly biased. I moved to NYC for the first time last year with my bf (I turned 21 this year). Our lease is almost up and I’m realizing how debilitating this city has been for me financially. I have no money and especially no money to not only renew my lease that went up by $300, but find another apartment in the city. Another big con is I’m spending so much money to live in a box which would be fine if I had amenities or something. I hate to complain because I truly love it here, but the greed of money hurts so bad. I am mentally ill and there are weeks, even months, where I have a hard time getting out of bed let alone leaving my apartment. This can be hard when you don’t have laundry in unit or building, or a dishwasher and to have those things here it’s even more money. And all I can afford are pre-war buildings like the one I have now that have no ventilation, get mold easy, and get cockroaches. I’m just at a loss because I feel this is the first place I’ve lived in where I’ve connected with people so easily the way I do and I have access as someone who can’t drive due to anxiety. I told my dad about everything and he’s offered to give me a bunch of money every month to support me BUT only if I move somewhere that I’d have similar amount of rent but get more. It’s another big-ish city that I’m familiar with, but I feel like if I go I won’t be happy and I’ll feel shame. Like I’ll be disappointed in myself that I gave up and didn’t try harder with NYC, you know? I just don’t know what decision is best for myself and I have no one to ask who isn’t biased as hell, they all want me to do what benefits them mainly. I feel so torn. All I want is to live comfortably somewhere I feel accepted- and to make younger me proud. :( Anyways, thank you for taking the time to read this. Appreciate you so much ❤️

Hi!!! This situation sounds really tough and i completely understand why you’re torn between decisions. At the end of the day, what you’re going to read is simply what i would do if i were in your situation but you are the one who actually has to follow through with it and it’s always easier said than done. I hope that my opinion offers you a new, unbiased perspective or maybe even confirms that what you’re thinking is the right thing to do <3

To put it simply: i would take up your dad’s offer. There are a few reasons why i would do this. The first is that NYC (like most other places) is only going to get more expensive in the future and in the least pessimistic way possible, it’s going to be a lot easier for your financial situation to get more challenging. I would move to the city where you are more comfortable and SAVE UP!!! Maybe get more than one source of income. You mentioned that you don’t want to feel like you’re giving up on NYC but i actually don’t think that moving away is giving up on it. I think that moving away for a brief period of time to make more money and save up is working for it with the future in mind. Also while you’re in the new city, earning money and saving up, i would start looking into jobs available and different apartments to get a feel of the prices. That way when you move back, you have somewhat of a game plan and you won’t be as shocked from the high prices. 

I know that moving to NYC has made you feel super connected to people and there are accommodations for people who feel stressed about driving but i would take the new city as a bit of a challenge for myself by learning how to maintain long-distance connections. I follow someone on instagram who swears by Bumble BFF lol so maybe that could be something you try out too!!

I can imagine that right now you just feel super overwhelmed, and maybe even scared about what to do but all i can say is that what you’ve read is just an opinion. Something i’ve noticed about me is that when i ask for advice, i’m usually just looking for reassurance because i know what i want to do. If you’re anything like me in that regard, i think you should do what you want to do. If you want to stay in new york and challenge yourself, i’m all for it and i believe you absolutely can do it. If the alternative that i suggested is calling out to you, i continue to have no doubts that you’ll succeed and find your way back to new york if that’s what is meant for you. 

No matter what you decide to do, just know that i’m proud of your decision and my inbox is open for a reason; so you can come to whenever you want to and i would be honored to receive updates about your journey. I’ll be there to cheer you on and comfort you and talk to you like we’re best friends. i saw this thing on tiktok and it said "find comfort in knowing that you won't miss what is meant for you." i thought that passing that forward might ease your mind from any stress :) keep your chin up, you've got this!! <3

#chat with honeyymistt

[honey-beann]

hi! what inspires ur writing? i love hearing what makes peoples creativity spark! i loveeeee that ur work always harmonizes together like a melody, its so beautiful!!! p.s.., ruiner, ruination needs to be in me veins. no one writes him like u do and its soooo addicting!!! p.s.p.s.., hope ur finals go well!! i understand how treacherous they can be😭

Hi!

For me, I think that what inspires my writing above all else is both the immense amount of fanfiction I have read throughout the years (a great deal of which has shaped who I am as a writer), the small details in my environment, and of course, the feedback I receive from my readers!

To elaborate a bit, when it comes to things like the small details mentioned above, I'm talking about the super inconsequential stuff that no one ever really notices. For example, I might see an extra walking quickly in the background of a movie or something, wonder what they're doing, let my mind wander for a bit, and then have that whole concept spiral into a story that ends up on this blog!

As for being inspired by my readers, this happens all of the time, from receiving asks for oneshots (some of which have even morphed into a full on series like with Home (you) or I'd Burn Every Soul I Knew (If I Thought the Fire Was Warming You)), to getting feedback that helps me keep up momentum during the times where interaction is low and I have to wonder if it makes sense to continue putting so much time and effort into the fics I'm writing. The little comments, asks, likes, kudos, etc. that I receive on my fics across the platforms I post on really help to drive my content, and even beyond just that, I also love when my readers let me know what they hope to see moving forward, so I can be inspired both by their vision alongside my own! ❤️

Anyways, sorry for the rant, and thank you so much for the ask! It is so incredibly kind of you to take the time to let me know how much you're enjoying Ruiner, Ruination, and also for you to wish me luck on my finals, and it truly does mean the world to me <3

#everyone is so nice #ask #s: ruiner ruination #c: nines #dbh nines

[odaatlover]

Well Odaat, I was doing so good losing weight, then I decided to weigh myself before scheduled, and I've gained 3 lbs. Overall, I've lost 12 lbs since starting in March, so not horrible. Still a little discouraging, but I'm hanging in there.

12lbs since March is AMAZING! Just keep on the right track and don’t let this discourage you. If you’ve gained 3lbs because you got off track with nutrition then that’s totally okay. You’ll probably lose it fairly quickly getting back on track. But if you’re doing everything right and you’ve gained 3lbs but aren’t sure why, don’t get frustrated thinking it’s not working. Because the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s an example of that…

I started really working on getting healthy again about 3 1/2 weeks ago, April 10. I completely cut out sugar/junk food/fast food…all of that stuff. And I’ve done the math to where I’m in a 500-1000 calorie deficit every day. Plus I’m walking 3-5 miles or doing some sort of half hour workout 5 or 6 days a week. And with all that, I’ve only lost 3lbs — including the water weight of losing all of that initial sodium. And for my body 3lbs isn’t that much because I’m about 40-50lbs overweight. If I didn’t know how this worked I would’ve looked at that number and said “Only 3lbs after a month of hard work, what the heck?! That’s barely anything. I quit, not worth it!” But those 3lbs don’t tell the whole story. Because I’ve gone down almost two notches on my belt. I’m able to wear shorts that were way too tight to put on 4 weeks ago. I’m feeling much more comfortable in medium sized shirts again versus large. And I can see a difference in pictures of April 8 (left) vs today (right)…

So I���ve probably lost a good amount of fat, but because of all the exercise my body is retaining water and I’ve surely gained some muscle. So that’s why I take the number on the scale with a grain of salt and focus much more on the other things that truly show whether or not I’m losing fat. Those are the things that help keep you motivated, the scale not as much.

Please don’t get discouraged and give up, because you’re doing a FANTASTIC job! Weight goes up and down constantly, so just ignore it if you’re doing everything you’re supposed to. And if you get off track and slip up every once in a while, you’re always able to get back on when you’re ready. This is a lifestyle change, not just something you do for a few months and then go back to bad eating habits when you reach your goal. It’s about creating good habits that you can maintain forever. You’re still less than you were when you started, so you’re on the right track! And I’m so incredibly proud of you ❤️

#asks

[love-toxin]

1. Harley’s ranch (House and barn)

2. Woods. Various magical creatures to be found :)

3. University

4. Tsung’s home

5. Seiko’s home (I imagine her and Tsung live in a cheap, dormitory-like neighborhood, but f me if I know)

6. Umi’s apartment/condo-area? Not sure where they live, really. Very high-end and expensive.

7. Suki’s apartment. In the cheap end.

8. Adrian’s home.

9. Yuri’s home. Close to the hospital, in the more rustic, quiet side of town.

10. Morgan’s apartment. He’s literally walking distance from the arcade.

11. The arcade.

12. Chihiro’s home. I don’t know if they live in an apartment or house, so… with how Morgan’s is designed to look like the houses, it could be either/or.

13. The place where Suki works (Coffee shop? I forgot). He has to cross town to get there now, I guess.

14. Isabelle’s home. Secluded, and far, far away… ( I think it was stated she lived in an apartment, but I feel that would be a bit… impracticable, for her tastes. You could label it as a very small apartment complex if that’s the case, maybe?)

15. The bar where Isabelle works. Umi probably visits there occasionally since it’s close, but I imagine Isabelle gives them creepy vibes… I’ll bet real money Umi wouldn’t have hit on them once, even if you paid them.

16. The restaurant where Lilith works.

17. Lilith’s home, but I feel like it could be anywhere since she’s the friend-next-door type. So it’s a relative positioning I guess.

18. Elias’s workplace. It’s down the street from the hospital.

19. Elias’s house.

20. Back down by Umi’s at 6, we have Ebbi’s apartment. It’s not as high-end, but because of the weird vibe it gives off, not many people live there. It’s pretty quiet. Despite living literally down the street from each other, I doubt they acknowledge each other’s existence.

21. The apartment were Ingrid lives. I’m not sure if it would be a high-end place or cheap, so that’s up for debate…? (I originally forgot about Ingrid because there’s such little content for him/her)

The one with the red + is obviously the hospital… and looking back on it it’s pretty shitty city design to have it on the corner of the big-city area, though having it right next to the large old, cheap area helps with transportation for those people, I guess…?

I think I got everything, but I’m not sure… eh. If you add new characters, I’m going to have to add more to my map ^^’ Once I got the idea for the map in my head, I couldn’t help but draw it out and label it.

I did send you a normal anon comment about the relative map of the place, but I think it might’ve been buried.

Of course, I literally can’t draw, so this is shit. I didn’t even do the entirety of Harley’s ranch, but that was mostly because I didn’t know how big it really was. Sorry for the crappy “art”!

This is really just theorizing on how the place’s layout could be, so take it as just the thoughts of a random fan ^^’ (The reason Suki is so far from his workplace was because… I didn’t have room around his apartment area to put a giant red number).

(I was tempted to specify a mental hospital, but I’m not sure if it was in this city or somewhere else that Ingrid was in, so it could be labeled as any of the buildings)

I actually made this, like, a week or two ago, but was too shy to send it. Please say if I forgot anything!

Wow. quite honestly I’m amazed at how much thought you put into this–it’s impressive ! i love the little cows on harley’s ranch and the smattering of tiny buildings, it’s so cute ❤️

I actually did see your anonymous message as well, and to be honest I hadn’t answered it because I was going to try to make a fleshed-out map, though I hadn’t finished it quite yet even though I loved the idea. great minds think alike so there’s a few similarities as well, though I have to say I love how detailed yours is ! the one I attempted to make I’ll put below for fun, thank you for putting so much effort into this ❤️ i love it and if I can ever get to really fleshing out a visual novel for my characters, it will help me immensely !

#ohnununu #;submit #the amount of work you put in is truly incredible ❤️ #yandere ocs #;photos #love-toxin #submission

[itlivesproject]

Hi Everyone!!!

We’re a little late to this, but it’s officially been one whole year since we started this project. It’s been absolutely wild and utterly unforgettable.

In that year we have made incredible progress on this book. We have over half the story written, putting us at about 270k words. For reference, that’s a little longer than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

We even have a demo which we released on Halloween last year.

We have created some truly amazing love interests who we all adore: Abel Flint, Amalia de León, and Lincoln McQuoid. We’ve also brought about the return of a fan favorite: Jocelyn Wu. Everyone is hard at work making sure you all fall insanely in love with Abel, Amalia, Lincoln, and Jocelyn 😌

To reassure all you it lives fans one more time, we’ve also brought back all the love interests from the previous two books. Their routes have been woven into the game, so never fear: you will see your beloved faves again ☺️

We’ve also got an incredible amount of new art including CGs, outfits, and-of course-our incomparably beautiful MCs. All we’re done by our unbelievable totally fantastic perfect in all ways art team.

We even have a truly phenomenal soundtrack created by our resident musical genius and founder, Mod Lindsay.

We’re all incredibly grateful for your love and support, and our working tirelessly to bring you the ending we all deserve!

Thank you all so much for sticking with us through this past year. I promise, you won’t be disappointed ;)

We will begin release April 30th, so keep an eye out!!

All our love ❤️

The It Lives Project, and The Crew

#the it lives project #ilw #it lives within #it lives #it lives 3 #it lives anthology #il3 #mod maggie