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ace / aro exclusionists block me challenge. this includes you if you don’t believe in or hate demisexual and demiromantic people. i’m exhausted and i’m not going to debate anyone or entertain anons about this. go away and dont interact with my content

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the moon is a lesbian and she hates terfs

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when i see pads advertised as for “night use”

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here's ur reminder that axolotl is NOT pronounced like "ak-suh-laa-tl" (or lot-ul), it is in fact a nahuatl word (that most commonly translates to "water dog" actually, very cute!) and is pronounced "ah-SHOW-lowtch" !!!!

i think abt this every time i see a post abt axolotls coz i just know there r so many ppl mispronouncing it and the thought bothers me. if ppl, esp white ppl, reblogged this to spread the word to those who may not be aware, i'd be very grateful. thank u!!

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Types of people as monsters

Siren: the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, long braids cuffed in gold, collections of shells, a distant song, gone as soon as you arrived

Ghost: big sweaters, soft voice, they know you whether you know them or not, lingering touches, people watching, the smell of old books and rain, faint music in the distance

Alien: cold hands, long talks under the stars, misunderstood, bright colored hair, painted nails, doesn't talk much in a group but opens up once you get to know them, fear of the unknown

Werewolf: loud, warm laughter, doesn't know when to stop, can't sleep, ripped jeans, jacket with so many fixed holes it has been reduced to patchwork, impulsive piercings, soft snores, free spirit that will rip you to shreds if you dare to try and tame it

Vampire: regal, veiny hands, keeps a journal and writes your name in it so they remember you, elaborate skincare routine, lots of jewelry, empty threats, superiority complex, they're hiding something.

Demon: the elegance is a shell, sharp teeth, the scent of tea steeped too long, sharply dressed, large earrings, sweet nothings, you embrace it, it embraces you, you are now property

Angel: soft clothes, warm smiles, guilt burns deep within you, churchbells ring, choirs sing, you watch as the ancient buildings you once called home crumble, the smell of fire and smoke looms above you, are you truly holy?

[[redacted]]: you try to scream and nothing comes out, everything is visible yet you can not see, existence drips away yet you persist, your mouth is gone, your body is gone, you have melted, fate worse than death, hair becomes limbs, cells become eyes, thought becomes divine will, you can't run anymore

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One of my favourite things that has happened because of the internet is when I say “oh god they got huge tits” it can mean im talking about a guy, an inaminate object or a very expensive painting and no one would know which one im talking about >:D

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Newcastle Sandstone???

Pogchamp with those fossils, but ‘m Aussie mate don’t really wanna go to wherever the fuck wormthong is.

What if when we were born we were each assigned a Wikipedia page like a social security number would that be fucked up or what

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Writing fight scenes

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1. Pacing

A fight scene should be fast-paced and intense. Unless it's a final battle with numerous parties, a fight scene that's too long tends to take away suspense. To speed up your pacing, use active voice to describe movement and don't overdescribe your characters' thoughts. Excessive inner monologue will be unrealistic, as people usually have no room to think during intense combats.

2. Character mannerisms

Here's a point that people often overlook, but is actually super important. Through fight scenes, you should be able to reveal your characters' contrasting mannerisms and personality. A cunning character would play dirty - fighting less and making use of their opponent's weakness more. A violent character would aim to kill. A softer one would only target to disarm their enemies, using weakened attacks. A short-minded character would only rely on force and attack without thinking. This will help readers understand your characters more and decide who to root for.

3. Making use of surroundings

Not only the characters, you also need to consider the setting of your fight scene and use it to your advantage. Is it suitable for fighting, or are there dangerous slopes that make it risky? Are there scattered items that can help your characters fight (e.g. nails, shards of glass, ropes, wooden boards, or cutlery)? Is it a public place where people can easily spot the fight and call the authorities, or is it a private spot where they can fight to the death?

4. Description

The main things that you need to describe in a fight scene are :

• Characters involved in the fight

• How they initiate and dodge attacks

• Fighting styles and any weapons used

• The injuries caused

Be careful to not drag out the description for too long, because it slows down the pace.

5. Raise the stakes

By raising the stakes of the fight, your readers will be more invested in it. Just when they think it's over, introduce another worse conflict that will keep the scene going. Think of your characters' goals and motivations as well. Maybe if the MC didn't win, the world would end! Or maybe, one person in the fight is going all-out, while the other is going easy because they used to be close :"D

6. Injuries

Fights are bound to be dirty and resulting in injuries, so don't let your character walk away unscathed - show the effect of their injuries. For example, someone who had been punched in the jaw has a good chance of passing out, and someone who had been stabbed won't just remove the knife and walk away without any problem. To portray realistic injuries, research well.

7. Drive the plot forward

You don't write fight scenes only to make your characters look cool - every fight needs to have a purpose and drive the plot forward. Maybe they have to fight to improve their fighting skills or escape from somewhere alive. Maybe they need to defeat the enemy in order to obtain an object or retrieve someone who had been kidnapped. The point is, every single fight scene should bring the characters one step closer (or further :D) to the climax.

8. Words to use

• Hand to hand combat :

Crush, smash, lunge, beat, punch, leap, slap, scratch, batter, pummel, whack, slam, dodge, clobber, box, shove, bruise, knock, flick, push, choke, charge, impact

• With weapon :

Swing, slice, brandish, stab, shoot, whip, parry, cut, bump, poke, drive, shock, strap, pelt, plunge, impale, lash, bleed, sting, penetrate

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If you support gay marriage reblog this. If you're on the homophobic side, keep scrolling.

As a bisexual, it sickens me that some people WILL keep scrolling.

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if you're from Ukraine, you have a uterus and don't want to be pregnant:

1. First of all AVOID AT ANY COST people and sites that have the name of "Ordo Iuris" or "pro-prawo do życia" (translate: pro-life). If you see a logo of fetus inside a heart, run.

Pro-prawo do życia foundation informed that one woman from Ukraine contacted them, asking for abortion. She barely spoke polish, which they admitted without any shame, that's why she thought that if they talk about abortion, they can provide it. They informed that they "explained children are not killed in Poland" and that now she's "in a safe place where no harm can come to her and her baby". I don't have words for how fucking inhuman it is to manipulate traumatized woman into carrying pregnancy she's not ready for since she's a refugee with no finances.

2. If you need abortion, contact:

Aborcyjny Dream Team

Ciocia Basia (abortion in Berlin; they can be found on facebook and theor email is [email protected])/ Ciocia Czesia (abortion in Czech Republic)

Abortion without borders (all of the above cooperate with them)

They will give you information on how to perform safe abortion with right medicaments or will help to travel abroad.

3. If anyone would try to threat you, remember than in Poland it is still legal to do abortion yourself, that's why it's mostly done with pills. Don't let them manipulate you. Fuck these people. You're not evil for needing abortion.

Please, help me spread this message and translate it in Ukrainian, please

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oh god what did i do

IT SUMMONS MAIL EVERYONE TRY IT

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🌈 Sanders Sides Calendar 2022! 🎃

Finally able to share the art I worked on last year for the official Sanders Sides 2022 Calendar! (The June and October pages, specifically)  ✨ 

These are definitely some of the most detailed pieces I’ve made for a while, and I’m still SO dang happy with how they turned out - but it’d be great to hear which bits really stand out to you guys!

If you wanna see the process behind these pieces, check out the full speedpaint over on YouTube!

▶ CALENDAR LINK

(DO NOT EDIT OR REPOST TO OTHER SITES / ACCOUNTS!)

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When I was a baby the only song that I could sleep to was Du Hast by the Rammstein, which is the weirdest fucking thing for a baby to love as it was rock and metal and honestly very very loud

Important question: no matter how embarrassing the answer is, tag or comment with the first song you can remember really liking as a little kid. The one you tried to listen to as much as possible and thought was really profound. Bonus points if you say how old you were.

i’ll start. the song “i talk to the wind” by king crimson was my favourite song when i was 7 years old … I thought it was so Moving. and it still slaps

#quirky baby

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Hey Aussies, remember to slip slap slop flop flip blip blop clop clip

#summer #australia #funny #meme #why do i even try #this is sad #imma post #dont cry dont cry dont cry

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Me and my dog after that cat finally leaves and stops plotting world domination.

i’ve watched this like 8 times in a row