#this is what comes when you

[sobeautifullyobsessed]

Beauty? Beautyyyyyyy wake uuuup...

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She could’ve sworn she hadn’t gone anywhere near that room with all the mirrors again. In fact, Beauty had pointedly avoided that whole floor altogether. Stephen had warned her, but even without that warning, she would have known better. The man she had encountered when she’d somehow fallen (no, no, he had pulled me into that dark Sanctum, I’m sure of it) through the looking glass was as deceitful as he was compelling; as dangerous as he was seeped in a bottomless sorrow beyond any her vivid imagination could grasp.

But here she stood nonetheless, the grey swirl in the center of the mirror the same as when she slipped from this reality into his. Don’t touch it, her mind cried out; he’ll pull you in again for sure. And this time he might not let you get away.

His reply seemed to surround her. Beauty couldn’t tell where it actually came from. Come now, Beauty my dear. I’ll play for you again.  The opening notes of the edelweiss waltz from The Sound of Music joined in with the voice of Stephen’s sinister doppelganger. Wasn’t this one of your favorites as a young girl, my dear? I have an eidetic memory you know, and I could always play by ear. The notes seemed to revolve all around her. I could play the whole soundtrack if you desire it, sweet Beauty. All you need to do is come and visit me…

Beauty shook her head vigorously and plugged up her ears. No…I don’t care…I don’t want to…leave me alone, she cried out. The music played on flawlessly, making her dizzy for some unknown reason. She wanted to run from the spot, to slam the door shut, to run down the stairs and seek the shelter of Stephen’s arms and his calming wisdom. But she was frozen in place, as cold, misty tendrils snaked out of the mirror to bind themselves to her wrists and ankles.

Sinister tutted, a rather ugly sound. But I invited you so nicely. Don’t you feel sorry to let me play alone? And I’m so lonely here, too…please don’t make me force you.

She tried to call out to her Stephen, but no sound came from her mouth.

Petty little, silly thing, he chuckled, your Hero can’t hear you. You’re in the realm of dreams now. My realm.

Tears as cold as chips of ice fell from her eyes, while her bindings held her fast, dragging her through the dark surface of the mirror. She fell to her knees, her heart in her throat, even as the mist dissolved. Sinister was there, ready with a hand to help her up. Beauty looked up at him defiantly, though trembling with terror. Stay there, then, he told her, but you’ll be here for a while, so you might as well make yourself comfortable. He gestured to a faded, wingback chair which sat next to the baby grand piano. As is the nature of dreams—for by now she realized he hadn't lied about that—she knew it had once been a blood red velvet.

I thought we’d have a little concert, this evening, Beauty. He held up his hands, scarred exactly like her Stephen’s, but free of tremors. Did Stephen ever tell you we played? That we were as talented on this instrument as we were with those in the operating room?

Beauty didn’t want to answer, but it didn’t matter, for he was in her mind and he knew anyway. It was something Stephen had never mentioned, probably because it was a painful memory to have lost that ability too. But a small seed of disappointment nestled its way into her hindbrain, anyway. That’s a detail she would like to have known--but her Stephen rarely volunteered information, and she had made it part of her mission with him to slowly peel away the layers and allow him to reveal the secrets he held close, a little at a time.

She rose from her knees and crossed to take her seat. Sinister smiled at her softly—not victoriously as she had expected. How long will you keep me here? I want your assurance you’ll let me go home.

He bowed his head as though he was accepting a deal which she hadn’t even offered. Can you bear an hour or two in my company, sweet lady? He tickled the keys, and My Favorite Things rose from his hands. A little bit of music, a little bit of conversation is all that I’m asking for, Beauty. And once I’m done, I will dutifully return you to the dullard who awaits from his place on the other side. He conjured a large, old-fashioned hourglass, astonishingly similar to the Wicked Witch’s from The Wizard of Oz. Once the sands have fallen, you will awaken clear-eyed and rested. You may tell your lover what you will—but not this one thing…

Beauty’s mouth hung open, waiting in fascination, as his voice was like her Stephen’s and worked a magic she could never resist.

I will have you for my own, my sweet—as I would have his place in your world as well. I have the Darkhold, and he hasn’t the power to stand against my will. His days in the sun are numbered. Sinister turned back to the keyboard, and with a flourish began to play Climb Every Mountain…crooning along with the chorus…

Climb every mountain,

Ford every stream.

Follow every rainbow,

Until you find your dream!

Beauty sat, frozen in place, trying to bury the blatant, wicked secret he had uttered in a place she could access once she was awake. She’d need to warn Stephen. For not only her sake, but his own.

@doctorstrangeaskblog

#Sinister Strange #this is what comes when you #poke the Sinister #Beauty Lincoln #OFC #in need of her Hero #Stephen Strange #my sweet baboo #BeautifullyStrange

[hansoeii]

look at you, you're gorgeous!

#and nothing bad ever happened #this might've been what aziraphale imagined when he asked crowley to come with him #I have returned to tend to your wounds good omens fandom #hope this helps you heal #good omens #good omens 2 #good omens spoilers #good omens fanart #good omens 2 fanart #aziracrow fanart #aziracrow #ineffable husbands #ineffable idiots #ineffable husbands fanart #neil gaiman #david tennant #michael sheen #aziraphale #crowley #my art #digital art #fanart

[marypsue]

Keep seeing that post where OP starts like 'Thinking about...grieving the undead' and then adds on about like. Real life situations where people have not died but have left your life and you would have reason to grieve them.

All respect, that's an important concept, but that is not what I am thinking about when I read 'grieving the undead'.

#your brother is a vampire. he's sitting across the table from you chatting with your mother about her day #and he's dead and he's gone and he's never coming back. #he laughs the same and he talks the same but his arm is cold when he grabs you in a headlock and your dog won't be in the same room with hi #he'll still hang around watching TV with you and give you wedgies and make stupid jokes #but you can't tell him about the bullies at school anymore because this thing with your brother's face will just find them and kill them. #and not even stupid fucking Jason deserves what the monster in your dead brother's skin would do to him. #your brother is dead and lost and right there in arm's reach and gone forever with no hope of ever getting him back. #i'm sure there are corollaries to be written about like ghosts and zombies but this is the one i'm personally hung up on recently

[hattersarts]

im already at the south downs cottage guys, catch up

#good omens #ineffable husbands #aziraphale #crowley #they're nb in the flavour of being lesbian gay men bc its such a lesbian move to pine for someone for a few thousands years #and literally not make a move #PLUS u know when they have sex it takes like 9hrs and if you wrote what they did down on paper it really wouldnt look like much #but they still had to take intensity breaks bc they kept getting overwhelmed and then just making out for an hour #thank u for coming to my ted talk #high amounts of gender of all types happening all the time with these two

[thunderboltfire]

I have unwittingly witnessed a new level of the absurd. Behold, the AI-generated equine anatomy models.

Ah yes, my favourite parts of the equine body. Paster and... *looks at the smudged writing on hand* boob. At least this one looks purely decorative and the being actually looks like a horse. But don't worry, it gets worse.

If we completely ignore the hipopotamus musculature of this one, there's still a lot of things that don't make sense in this one, like a tail that ends in a series of bone spikes and a complete lack of molars. You could make a cool pokemon on the basis of this, but it's not even in the realm of being an actual anatomy help.

I'm firmly convinced this is not a horse, this is something that really, really wants you to think it is a horse. The more you look, the more things look... wrong. The more details turn out to be shifted, bones crammed in to fill in the familiar form, its shape merely implied so that the human mind fills the gap. Of course the text seems like gibberish, because its anatomy is incomprehensible. it's either a parasite or a monster and in each case, it's an eldtrich body horror. I'm kind of angry at how well this joke writes itself.

#I'm just angry that despite of the fact I have almost every AI site blocked it still showed up in the search #I don't think these will fool anyone but still - make sure you know the things you reference are actually accurate #I can recommend Herman Dittrich's drawings when it comes to the equine anatomy #This time I was just searching for the anatomy it bc I forgot what's the name of the canon bone #anti generative ai

[clown-owo]

been replaying the Portal series I think this is where its heading

#i haven't drawn in like. half a month. which listen i know i don't post much here but i do draw a lot #i have another blog. but also sometimes i just don't post things. i draw for myself #just got burnt out from working on an animation final 😔 #so anyway. eased myself back in with a silly comic about portal #my irl saw my shitty sketch and thought glados was painting chell which is very funny to me. #chelldos #but like. unrequited. glados is obsessed with chell. chell is not having a good time #portal #chell #GlaDOS #GlaD0S #my art #og post #1k #5k #10k #20k #edit: i made this post almost a year ago and it haunts me. theres a typo. chell is out of character. #because i couldn't come up with a good reason for her to be there in the first place #and this was a shitty ms paint replicating drawing that i did just to get back into drawing #i didn't think it would gain much attention #i was Wrong #anyway someone in the comments said this is what happens when you speedrun thats an infintely better setup for the punchline #EDIT 2: ok i fixed it fuck you

[ursa-majora]

Everyone talks about how Appa is apparently obese for a sky bison and Aang is over feeding him. Undeserved in my opinion (hes just big boned obviously)

But nobody talks about how Druk (Zuko's dragon) is a complete fatass compared to other dragons.

For example: These are pics of Roku's Dragon, Fang, and Sozin's Dragon

Do you see how long and noodley they are. They're actual dragons too, not Wyverns like GoT dragons. (Note the 4 legs)

And heres Ran and Shaw:

See, still very noodley. And these are quite old, large dragons.

And this? This is Druk:

And Its not just the angle because even when he is sitting down he's fat

Obviously Druk has lived a life of luxery, he's a pampered little prince

#I know Zuko has treats in the bag #What are you feeding him #whys he so big backed #big backed dragon #does he come running when you open a bag of fire flakes #does Zuko feed Ozai sympathizers to him or something #atla #avatar the last airbender #legend of korra #zuko #firelord zuko #fire lord zuko #appa #aang #atla druk #Atla dragons #ran and shaw #atla fang #zuko mother of dragons

[dootznbootz]

It saddens me that Helen of SPARTA is mostly known as Helen of TROY. As if she wasn't born, raised, and most likely, died in Sparta. Yes, she was of TROY for a while...But she was able to go back home to where she WANTED TO BE.

(Edit: Hating on Menelaus is illegal)

#makes me sad that when I want to tag her. it goes staight to “Troy” . Hector. Andromache. Priam. etc. are of TROY. she was only for acouple #years compared to that being their HOME. SHE wanted to go to HER home. MEH #idk what a good comparison would be but maybe like going abroad for job/school/etc. for a while. and then coming back home. #Are you now only known for what you did for a short while away from your home when you've spent the rest of your life home otherwise? #helen of troy #greek mythology #tagamemnon #helen of sparta #Mad rambles #shot by odysseus

[lanalove2012]

#sofia coppola #aesthetic #photo diary #pink moodboard #girlblogger #marie antoinette #the virgin suicides #girlhood #girl in bed #this is a girlblog #feminine #coquette #lizzy grant #444 #sylvia plath #manic pixie dream girl #hell is a teenage girl #girlblogging #manifesting #this is what makes us girls #whisper girl #my year of rest and relaxation #ditzyteengirl #coming of age #coquette girl #pretty in pink #pretty when you cry #i believe in unicorns #lanalove2012

[undertheredhood]

the rest of the justice league: hey man, we get that he’s your son and all, but shouldn’t you do something about him?

bruce ‘that’s my precious baby boy’ wayne: i’m sorry, did you have to hold your son as he was dying in your arms? did you almost k*ll yourself trying to follow him to the afterlife? i don’t think so.

#dc comics #dc universe #dcu #justice league #batman #bruce wayne #bruce thomas wayne #red hood #jason todd #jason peter todd #batfamily #batfam #jason was never the angry robin #wfa bruce does this all the time #bruce at anytime: did you lose your child and couldn’t do anything to stop it? when that happens then you can tell me what to do about him #it’s not realistic but i think it would be hilarious if bruce just let jason get away with anything after he comes back

[transannabeth]

btw if you borrow dvds or cds from library you can rip them onto your own blanks or onto your hard drive or whatever. librarians don’t care and they won’t know if you do it or not

#not pjo #chitter chatter #library tag #when I was training as a page one librarian was showing us the music section #and was like people come in and take out a bunch of cds and rip them onto their phones and return them the next day #it’s materials moving in and out baby that’s all that matters #get yourself a library card #(not all libraries have a music and dvd/bluray section but it’s worth checking!) #(and get a library card even if you don’t use it) #(but check out your local library to see what they do offer bc there’s lots of programs and other things too) #(not every public library is perfect but you can help influence it to make it the space you want) #100

[critterbitter]

Language divides and building bridges.

Elesa’s feeling homesick. Emmet, bless his heart, tries to help by infodumping while Ingo frantically runs off to find water (crying is a very dehydrating experience).

((Would you look at that! The kids are picking up kantonese and galarian from each other!))

BONUS:

Heh. Callback.

Want to see more? Here’s the masterpost for submas!

#not Emmet trying to say Electric in kantonian and failing miserably #meanwhile Ingo gets it within the first five seconds (what a MOOD) #wow ingo ur so good at languages! hope this doesnt come into play later when you get sent to a foreign island chain far in the past! #(sweats) #anyways LOOK THE PATRATS AND PACHIRISU ARE FINALLY BECOMING FRIEND FRIENDS #I CAN DRAW SHENANIGANS AGAIN WHEEEEEE #BUT also... callback to the library comic where Emmet and Elesa talk about Leaning on Friends for Help... hehehehhough #elesa did in fact get that from somewhere yes #it's this. she got it from this interaction. from two people who decided to care about her for some reason #and so she decides to care back #(little rat dog barking noise) anyways back to tagging! #pokemon #art #sketchbook #submas #myart #fanart #pokemon ingo #subway boss ingo #submas comic #elesa #pokemon leader elesa #kid submas #nimbasa trio #blitzle #tynamo #ingo #emmet #subway master kudari #subway master nobori

[mossycobblestonewrites]

DC X DP PROMPT #16

Mr. Lancer is the brother of Lex Luthor. He never really had an eye for business, or invention, or innovation. He just wanted to be a teacher, spread the good word on literature. Which is the whole reason he had changed his name and moved to the middle of nowhere.

He does not appreciate his brother delivering a package in his door. Not delivering it personally, not even sending a physical person to do a drop off. Just a measly note.

'hold onto this for me - L.L.'

What has Lex ever done for him? Nothing, that's what. So Mr. Lancer does the sensible thing. He opens the box to investigate to find - hardened ectoplasm?

Mr. Lancer knows about Danny and co. Au where Kryptonite is just hardened Ecto and is basically rock candy. Lex sends his brother a shit ton of kryptonite for safe keeping thinking 'he lives in the middle of nowhere what's he gonna do with it?' he feeds it to Danny :)

#dc x dp #dpxdc #lex luthor and mr. lancer are brother #mr. lancer changed his name #lex sends him kryptonite for safe keepings #mr. lancer feeds it to danny lmao #tasty treat #he does not know that the glowing green stuff is kryptonite but he also doesnt ask where lex is getting all the candy hes giving to danny #dont look a gifthorse in the mouth and all that #what happens when lex comes to collect? #a beatdown #obviously #thats dannys stash now #up to you if its lancer or danny doing the beating though

[improvapocalyps]

You have 90 minutes to complete. (original poem: r.a.)

In participation of the MCYT Recursive Exchange 2024 hosted by @mcytrecursive!

Inspired by know that all my love will be your breath (i will save you when your lights go out)

[text under cut]

1. Have you ever been in love? (Please circle your answer.) a. It's me and him b. Our hearts beat in sync c. Our lives intertwined

2. Do you understand what you’ve done? (Please circle your answer.) a. I couldn't do anything b. I lost my balance c. I doomed us both

3. It's been god knows how long since you felt phantom hands on your neck and there is no one in sight. If you were soul-bound to him and both of you died at the same time then why are you still waiting in the void? Please answer clearly, in full sentences. (Not a correct answer：I just wanted to see him one more time).

4. Define two (2)： Fate | The feeling of his forehead against yours Curse | The moment you realise he isn't linked to you anymore

5. True or False： i. It was your fault. ii. You wish you had met him under different circumstances. iii. You can’t regret a single moment that you had him. iv. You would do it all over again if you could. v. It ended long before either of you said anything.

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sketch cover thing for imgur link:

#team ranchers #team rancher #rancher duo #jimmy solidarity #tangotek #trafficshipping #mcyt recursive exchange #events #fic fanart #my art #“canary has butterfly-shaped wings it cant do a dramatic spread like that” watch me. (draws dramatic wings) (sorry) #“you have 90 minutes” have been rattling in my brain for so long ever since i suddenly remembering a web weave using it (yes the beeduo one #very glad i can release it (using it in art) from its confines (my mind) #hm i suppose the title would be more in theme if its abt limited life ranchers #← havnt watched limlife yet #but! happy with what i come up with. lil bit proud even #had so much trouble with the panelling and layers in p2 cause it looks too busy (explodes) #also punching the floor bc i only noticed the “yes-no” pair(?) in the original poem when im already half-done w/ the comic #me when making silly comic makes you do poem analysis #i dont even go there ← does not have enough poetic braincells

[steelsartcorner]

BG3 Comic: An Unwelcome Surprise

(Be forewarned: Dark Urge Act 3 Spoilers. Post is tagged. Click “read more” for the full comic.)

I always find myself wondering about the side conversations that must happen between the other characters while your PC is busy talking to the plot point givers.

#astarion #gale of waterdeep #enver gortash #dark urge #astarion x durge #durgestarion #OC: Jiril the Wildling #bg3 #bg3 fanart #gale dekarios #bg3 comic #I’m not going to tag this durgetash since that’s not end game for Jiril but 100% they did in the past #Jiril is a wild magic sorcerer and their hands darken with magic when a magic surge is coming on #make of that what you will here #bg3 spoilers #spoilers #dark urge spoilers #also don’t mind me changing my inking style up I’m experimenting and inflicting it all on you #my art

[qiinamii]

crown swap

#i wasn't sure to wait until i have another set of art otw of this role swap au but i figured eh it'd be a good start than anything lol #i don't have many thoughts (a lie) but love the concept everything's the same except they switched places and it definitely hurts more #to figure how they react in the same scene but as their own person in the other's shoes #i'd think when it comes to magic simon... if betty's flaw came from obsession; then he would be on excruciating guilt #she gave it all up for him and he did nothing but let it happen; do what you will with the rest #betty mad simon sad; true encapsulation of how magic ruins you #qiiarts #betty grof #simon petrikov #petrigrof #adventure time #fionna and cake #prismo the wishmaster #finn mertens #fionna campbell #tiniest cameos lol