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booksbabybooks · 7 months

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If you like books with plenty of sex and snark, an abundance of queer characters, MAGA loving vamps getting their heads ripped off, (leaving one Goodreads reviewer to call Blood Burns "a woke mess... not for anyone who believes in normal relationships") all four of the Dark Dates novels are only 99p on Kindle right now. Also featuring possibly more Tumblr in-jokes and references to Supernatural than is perhaps wise...

Also: SPOILERS:

[Because I started writing these books at the height of the 'bury your gays' trend, I made a commitment that the main queer established relationships (Medea and Katie, Jonesy and Lee) would never be broken up or killed off for feels. Which might take some of the suspense away, but also allows you to root for them without feeling like the rug is going to be pulled out from under you because they are seen as disposable. They are not.]

#vampires #angels #dark dates #books

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catchymemes · 4 months

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#funny #lol #haha #humor #meme #memes #tweet #twitter #dank memes #dark humor #adulthood #dating

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manincaffeine · 7 months

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idk man but the idea of cuddling with your partner under a soft blanket on a cold day and having them asleep in your arms while you're quietly playing video games or something just sounds really nice

#desiblr #desi tumblr #txt post #desi academia #txt #dark romanticism #dark academia #intimacy #light academia #dark romance #cute dates?#cuddles

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bebs-art-gallery · 7 months

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Tears in Paintings

source: x

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optimistic-nihilist · 5 months

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randomlyblue · 1 year

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hey (with the intention of spending hours lying beside each other on the grass, pointing out fantastical shapes in the clouds).

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walrus-tusk-615bc · 2 months

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Imagine your polycule’s cottagecore gf goes on a vacation, comes back as an evil sorceress and kills the majority of your kingdom’s population, then resurfaces again like 1000 years later, traumatized, but with cool fairy powers while the evil sorceress version of her is still out there somehow. Would that be fucked up or what.

#Crk #white lily cookie #pure vanilla cookie #dark cacao cookie #hollyberry cookie #golden cheese cookie #pitaya dragon cookie #tarte tatin cookie #snapdragon cookie #Polycule ancients #Yes both Pitaya and Tarte Tatin are dating Holly #I like to think White Lily got cool a bug form after EF died #I made Golden Cheese half-sphinx cause it looked cool #Ancients crk

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scalycat · 23 days

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most normal bhaalspawn interaction

#having a cat prepared him for dating a bhaalspawn #baldurs gate fanart #dark urge #oc: abel #bg3 #gale dekarios #gale of waterdeep #scaly cat

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d0llfaac3 · 1 month

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OBX P!LINKS

Warning: mdni, porn, just full 18+ warning if any of the links don’t work tell me!!

Rafe Cameron

Tatted!rafe fucking you over a counter

Cute morning sex with Rafe

Rafe eating you out

Backshots

Hospital sex 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

JJ maybank

JJ taking a video of ur ass

Giving JJ a Blowjob

JJ after Rafe flirted with you

Overnight at the beach

Giving him a handjob at the beach

Potentially a part 2 coming soon 😔😔

#obx fanfiction #obx fic #obx x reader #rafe cameron #crush culture #drew starkey #rafe cameron smut #obx smut #p!link #dating jj maybank #jj obx fic #rafe cameron x fem!reader #rafe cameron x pogue!reader #dark rafe cameron #jj maybank smut #jj mayback imagine #jj obx

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femmefatalevibe · 9 months

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25 Life Lessons I've Learned In 25 Years

In honor of turning 25 this month, here are some lessons I wish someone could've baked into my brain by 18. Hope this helps xx

Putting yourself first is not selfish, it is an act of self-care. Actively discounting others is not the same as protecting your peace.

Pay attention to who gossips and keeps to themselves amidst an interpersonal conflict. Insecure people or those in the wrong will speak the loudest and go on the longest in a fight to prove their innocence. Individuals who are self-assured and comfortable with the truth know it's better to communicate their feelings appropriately and then move past it. Confidence is assertive, tactful, and relatively silent.

If you want to know who to believe in an argument, pay attention to how both sides speak about the conflict. The perpetrator will often speak about the individuals' character/morality while the victim will explain their personal experience in the context of the relevant situation.

Display empathy and consideration, but don't live to satisfy others' emotional needs and expectations. Say farewell to anyone who dismisses or guilts you for your own needs, emotions, priorities/life goals & aspirations.

Your needs matter. No one needs to approve or validate your desires. If someone feels they have control over you or tries to persuade you to change your mind to ensure you put their emotions and needs first, cut them out of your life. They do not care about you.

Almost no one deserves insider access into your life and mind. Upholding your right to privacy – especially regarding your finances, dating life, health conditions/concerns, and long-term goals – is the simplest way to protect your peace.

A friend to all is a friend to none. Be wary of those who will not stand up for you behind closed doors. These people do not care about you, they care about what your place in their life does for them and their ego.

Be radically honest and accepting of who you are. Don't apologize for your preferences, aspirations, and values. You deserve to live in a way that makes you happy, not to appease others in hopes of their approval or future favors due to your karmic good deeds.

You deserve happiness, love, and nice things, life experiences, relationships, and opportunities in your life regardless of what others may or may not possess/ be able to experience. Dispel this scarcity mindset ASAP. Jealousy and internalized shame are destructive to your self-esteem and all your relationships.

You are worthy and offer many incredible, unique gifts to the world. Don't allow naysayers, critics, or bullies (of any age) to dim your light or sacrifice pursuing your dreams. Decide you're the leader of your own life. Then act accordingly.

Direct communication is always the way. Remain tactful, but at least when dealing with non-manipulative people, always say what you mean and mean what you say. It will save a lot of trouble and petty disagreements that could've been avoided with clearer communication.

You don't owe anyone an explanation for your feelings, emotions, and actions that don't have a direct, inescapable impact on someone else. "No" is a complete sentence.

Approach conversations as a meeting of the minds. Healthy debate or conflict is about seeking to understand the other person, not prove yourself right. Leaving your ego at the door will allow you to expand your mind and avoid many unnecessary conflicts or arguments.

If it's not a hell yes, it's a no. For a job, date, sex, attendance at a time-sucking social event, family gatherings, an informal meeting not essential for you to keep your job, a wedding, birthday party, holiday invitation, etc. Outside of your contracted hours and time necessary to keep yourself/your home clean & well-maintained, you should spend your time exactly as you please. Doing things you don't want to do will only breed resentment down the line toward yourself and others.

Detangle yourself from any who refuses to self-reflect and take accountability. This person is selfish and will never see you as fully human with emotions, needs, and a complete life/internal world of your own. Cut them out (or at least fully emotionally detach and limit contact with them) immediately.

Speak your truth, but always say a little less than you feel necessary. Overexplaning and oversharing do you no favors. At a minimum, this approach allows you to protect your peace. In the worst circumstances, this tactic can also save you from a lot of trouble in your personal or professional life.

Learn to ask for a little more than you're comfortable with, but do so with grace, tact, and confidence. Whether it's a salary/rate negotiation, flight/hotel/restaurant accommodations, get in the habit of making that slightly higher/up-leveled request like you're expecting a "yes." You can't get something you don't ask for, so speak up and show you know your worth. This habit can bring a lot of great opportunity into your life and builds up your confidence.

Everyone is on their own timeline and path. Don't compare yourself to others' credentials, job titles, relationship status, net worths, or jean sizes. Comparison is truly the thief of joy. Remaining envious of others only takes up the energy that could otherwise be used to elevate or enrich your life.

Become clear on your priorities, and remain diligent with your habits & routines. Set SMART goals. Implement healthy habits and rituals into your daily lifestyle. Be consistent with goal-supporting and wellness rituals (generous sleep schedule, healthful eating habits, daily movement/regular exercise, reading, task time-blocking, cleaning, and life/work admin schedule), so they become second nature. Help yourself by creating these default habits to ensure your brain is wired for success whether you're in an easygoing era or a stressful life season.

Stop seeing other people (especially other women) as your competition in your profession/dating life and within your platonic relationships. Use your immediate criticisms as a tool for self-reflection. Actively deconstruct the patriarchy in every aspect of your life. Other women coworkers, dating prospects, and friends are not your rivals nor individuals who should be evaluated based on their assertiveness, sexual history/appeal, relationship status, or desire to perform traditional maternal/domestic roles.

Understanding how to interact with others in a cordial, tactful manner is significantly more important than having everyone like you. Learn how to positively influence people without seeking approval. What other people think of us is none of our business. All we can do is show up as the best version of ourselves, and remain optimistic about a potential connection.

Acceptance, accountability, and consistent discipline are the holy trinity to creating a sustainable change that you can maintain for the long haul. There's no shame in starting from the bottom, but you need to be honest about where you're at, so you can create a realistic game plan/small behavior-changing habits that stack up over time to help you implement the radical change you're craving.

Let go of any internalized shame. Being the "good girl" does you no favors in life. Set a standard and expectation to be respected, not to be perceived as "innocent" or submissive – this is how you get taken advantage of in professional, platonic, and intimate relationships. Remain ravenous for respect. It's the only way to live life to the fullest.

24. Investing in your appearance is a form of self-respect. Wanting to look & feel your best and present yourself in the best light possible to others is not a superficial pursuit. Remain unwavering about your hygiene/beauty/grooming routines, deliberate styling choices, healthy eating & workout habits, and mindfulness of social graces. You're your #1 publicist, so act like it. Life is all about embracing satisfaction with a sprinkle of reputation management.

25. Be unapologetic about your financial ambitions, priorities, investments, savings goals, etc. Financial freedom IS freedom. The only way to change the system is to break it from the inside out. Leverage is everything. Allocate, and assert your (financial) power wisely.

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cemeterything · 10 months

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there should be a dating app but for finding people to explore abandoned buildings and tunnels with

#🐉#i guess you can use a dating app for that #but i just want to go for a walk in the dark damp subterranean passages with someone #with no expectations of anything else

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booksbabybooks · 1 month

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Is it bad to still be in love with something you wrote yourself? Cause honestly every time I reread this collection of stories it reminds me why I do this. The world's most boring vampire gets seduced by the world's hottest in New York? Two gay hunters find their relationship shaken when they bump into a grumpy angel and some killer sheep in the Lake District? The brides-to-be on a Brighton hen night find out there's something in the water? Inject this into my veins, Past Me! You know what I like! Guess what I'm reading over Easter...?

#books #my books #Dark Dates #vampires #angels #New York

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catchymemes · 21 days

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#funny #lol #haha #humor #meme #memes #dank memes #dark humor #tweet #twitter #facts #adulthood #dating #love #relationship #couples

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ancientsstudies · 5 months

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Date night at home is always my favorite night of the week.

ig credit: sveta.averkovich.

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jicklet · 11 months

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(S2 Teaser)

#good omens #good omens spoilers #2 good 2 omens #good omens 2 #goodomensedit #ineffable husbands #v posts things #v watches good omens #i imported it to PS just to slow it down and then well. i was already there #COFFEE SHOP DATE #magician jazz hands aziraphale and his grumpy friend mr crowley #dark turtleneck eh...#good omens s2 #good omens season 2

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learnelle · 10 months

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Romantic academia:

Going on study dates to pretty libraries, fighting to find a seat next to each other.

On discord listening to them go through a powerpoint the night before their big presentation.

The Arts/Humanities one proof-reading the STEM one's motivation letters/long emails.

Reading through interesting research in bed together, sharing the one phone screen.

Alternating between who is the one making tea for the study session. (Bonus: matching study mugs)

Study breaks include marveling over some super niche knowledge acquired during the study session.

Emailing an article as a pdf, and titling the email "I thought you'd find this interesting :-)"

Setting a timer for a cuddle break when the assignment work gets too overwhelming. Celebrating together when the assignment gets done.

Sharing the excitement of finding a new productivity app / stationary shop / study hack.

#What it's like dating somebody who is also a student <3 AKA the best thing eveeeer #studyblr #stemblr #romantic academia #dark academia #chaotic academia #study aesthetic #study motivation #university #college #exams #student

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