#In the Shadows of Authority

[zytes]

this manatee looks like it’s in a skyrim loading screen

#misc #I encourage anyone dyslexic to try rotating him in your mind. I can’t do that; which is why I’m asking you to. #also: a bunch of tags are surprised this isn’t ‘shopped #it’s the lighting. backlit by the sun (which is diffused through the water) but also forelit artificially #the artificial light - a flash pack or something - casts a hard shadow under the creatures arm #which normally wouldn’t be possible if backlit by the SUN; you’d see a less-hard/more-fragmented shadow above water #as light sources ‘compete’ in a sense - and since there aren’t any light sources which can outshine the literal sun #it looks a bit weird when the darkest shadow is being cast from any other origin point - which is what’s essentially happening here #I don’t know the mechanics of how light travels through water; but I know the effect is substantial even with relatively short distances #also: it’s been balanced and color corrected by the author of the photo - who made deliberate choices to bring out the full potential #so it’s not like it’s a fresh and untouched export #but the kind of ‘tacked on’ appearance of the creature is a result of the lighting conditions within the image

[tristateauditnews]

"In the Shadows of Authority"

In the shadows where justice fades, Echoes of fear in the silent parades. Men and women sworn to protect and serve, Yet some wield their power with cruel nerve.

A badge, a gun, symbols of might, But some misuse them, blurring wrong and right. Their duty sworn to safeguard life, Too often ends in grief and strife.

In streets and alleys, tension grows, A storm of anger, the outcry shows. Brutality unleashed in the dead of night, Leaves wounds of injustice, a haunting sight.

Families shattered, futures undone, By actions of a misguided one. Communities suffer from a trust betrayed, A dark stain upon the badge displayed.

We seek not an enemy but a friend, A protector whose resolve won't bend. Let justice and empathy pave the way, For a world where peace holds sway.

So let us stand, raise voices high, Against the violence, against the lie. For the heart of justice beats within, Calling for change to begin again.

In the shadows where hope persists, Let us rise, clenched fists unclenched to resist. To heal the wounds, to bridge the divide, And in unity, let peace abide.

This poem is a reflection of the call for justice, accountability, and a collective endeavor to address issues of police violence, emphasizing the need for change and the pursuit of a society built on compassion, understanding, and respect for human rights.

#In the Shadows of Authority #police #police reform #to the pigs #peace #end police brutality

[shelfperson]

i am literally losing it people

#look dude with the strikes i expected some fucking DELAY #this is madness who authorized all of these homosexuals on my dash rn #ofmd #our flag means death #ofmd s2 #ofmd season 2 #good omens #good omens 2 #good omens s2 #what we do in the shadows #wwdits s5 #wwdits #blackbonnet #nandermo

[buttclench-ryugazaki]

this whole james somerton thing is really amusing if you, like me, have legitimately never heard of the guy, have never been recommended his videos, and this is your first exposure to him at all. like holy shit did he say that nazis being hot is why americans enlisted during wwii? what the fuck is this smug clown on about and who allowed him to have recording equipment

#todd in the shadows #hbomberguy #i have an extra shield because i generally avoid video essays for the reasons todd and hbomb allude to #that too many present unverifiable info or conjecture or straight up opinions with tone of authority and severity #AND there are people who dub videos 'essays' despite lacking some necessary characteristics that would make them essays #like evidence and a FUCKING THESIS. it's not an essay just because it exceeds 40 minutes! #jenny nicholson does not make essays. she does (very entertaining!) casual deep dives. and she also has never pretended she makes essays #that's on the people who watch her

[towboats]

a little too familiar

#warrior cats #my art #art #warriors #splashtail #frostpaw #mothwing #hawkfrost #shadow spoilers #asc spoilers #asc #dont tag as ship plz #if the theories about splashtail meddling with things are correct #please authors remember how hawkfrost meddled with things #and faked signs for power #and how it affected mothwing #please let mothwing and frostpaw have a chat about it #please

[smiuffzo]

fuck you guess who binged the entirety of sonic prime in about a day, got a massive headache, almost spit out their stomach cause of it and still didn't regret a thing

anyways these two. i doodled them in public transport because i have no shame which i payed for later cause i had to tweak the colours for 30 minutes, my phone screen is too YELLOW

#doodlesoup #btw to any dialtowners who might follow me and care #i still love that game lol i promise #sonic fandom #sonic fanart #sonic #sth #sth fanart #sonic the hedgehog #shadow the hedgehog #sonic prime #this technically isnt sonadow but to me it is #and im the author so #sonadow #btw expect more of this ye chumps

[tanyaluca]

White Secret…by Tanya Luca

#tanya luca #photographers on tumblr #black and white photography #black and white #photobook #color photography #nature #spring #harmony #bird #white bird #hiding #shadow #light #photo art #photoblog #photo collection #photo archive #buy books #buy books online #beautiful books #dreamy book #dreamy #book author #about photography #photo poetry

[ravenyenn19]

Do I need to say anything more?

#six of crows #kanej #kaz brekker #inej ghafa #crooked kingdom #shadow and bone #grishaverse #soc #kaz x inej #leigh bardugo #dealing with our demons #dwod #reader #ao3 #ao3 author #six of crows memes #soc memes #shadow and bone netflix

[succulentsiren]

ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE SEEN

It’s time to destroy the false views of yourself that keep you insecure, stuck and miserable. Drop perfectionism and learn to love yourself unconditionally. Trust the darkness and move in total confidence that you are being guided to the right place. - Dec 31, 2023, S.S.

#succulentsiren #be seen #shine #confidence #self confidence #trust #winner #success #successful #quotes #author #writer #writers and poets #dark feminine energy #shadow work #witch #divine feminine #affirmations #it girl #itgirl #dark femininity #femininity #light femininity #perfectionism #recovering perfectionist #unconditional love #love #self care #level up #high mindset

[dandiest-hedgehog-blog]

old pic based on a fanfic i really liked

the fic was called Live and Learn by edenoi and can be read here (fair warning: it seems to be currently on indefinite hiatus. i still think it's worth a read though)

#couldnt be me trying to pad my shiny new sideblog with old art that i was too chicken to post previously #the fic is super cute tho you should treat yourself by reading it #the author's characterization of sonic in particular is one of my favorites ever #sonadow #sth #sonic the hedgehog #shadow the hedgehog #edenoi #myart

[robinsversion]

So to recount everything that’s happened in the past 24 or so hours, give or take:

James Somerton releases an “apology” and reactivates his patreon

James almost immediately deletes said apology, deactivates his patreon again, and puts out a community post statement saying that he was obviously not in the right headspace to make that video

A major author in the self-publishing space, Mark Dawson, is accused of mass plagiarism in his books (hey James you have a friend)

Todd in the Shadows breaks records (well his own) by uploading his Worst Hit Songs of 2023 video earlier than he’s ever released a Worst list before despite putting it on hold momentarily to make a nearly-two hour video debunking a ton of misinformation spread in James’s videos. Oh, and this video has a reference to James in the intro.

#plus some personal discord drama but yall probably don’t care about that #someone who turned out to be 45 was masquerading as a 30 year old for no fuckin reason #and planned to meet another person in the server irl and not tell them their real age #damn discord drama you are like nothing else #except maybe author drama #James Somerton #hbomberguy #todd in the shadows #why are you booing me i’m right

[wacadoodles]

Warrior Cats

Exile from ShadowClan

A Shadow in RiverClan

Shadows of the Clans

Long Shadows

A Vision of Shadows

Thunder and Shadow

Tigerheart's Shadow

Shadowstar's Life

Veil of Shadows

Shadow

#do you think the authors like the word shadow

[ani-craft]

"Martyn is loyal" this and "Martyn isn't loyal" that

Loyal or not, this man loves. No matter what he might say. Calls himself selfish, or a wanderer, or a wildcard, or whatever else he'll readily claim to seem unanchored. And sure, he is highly driven by self-interest, that is undeniable especially after Lim Life's ending. Yet every season he gets attached to people, finds a fondness in someone. To Scott, to Cleo, to the Southlands (especially Mumbo), to Ren--and to an extent he is loyal, or devoted, or whatever other word you want to use for it. As loyal as he can be up until he can't be anymore. Looks at every alliance with the idea that they'll make it to the finale together, even if what happens after is unsavory. He knows too much for his own good, knows that every life will end as him versus everyone he's allied with. It's inevitable, given the nature of his lore and his role in the grand scheme of things. It's an always present truth that backs every plan he has. An audience is Watching, and we need a grand finale, after all.

But until then:

"That's it, they're dead."

"I'm more than happy for you to link back up with me, and we can be real proper soulmates."

"You said, 'You and your allies will see the end.' You said I could bring them all!"

"I'm with you. This is us, now. This is us."

#limited life smp #limited life spoilers #martyn inthelittlewood #inthelittlewood #he's a contradiction and that's what makes him interesting #a disciple of the shadows but his heart holds fondness still #it's worth noting how set on a betrayal he is specifically #that he wants to be the one to kill his allies #it'd be simpler to let them die by someone else's hands than his own and yet... gotta feed into the negative emotions right? that's showbiz #i also love to compare cc!Martyn's take on things versus the narrative as a whole #sometimes the story writes itself out of the author's hands #it's impossible to determine one way or another what is 'correct' in an ever-evolving saga #too many retcons and meta comments and spur of the moment improv to really make it clear cut

[cod-dump]

Now I’m thinking of shipping Moose with Roach. Quiet, giant boyfriend and loud, feral tiny boyfriend

#shadow company moose #gary roach sanderson #author’s note #cod oc

[fanfics-and-bullshit]

Being a fanfic author is so weird because over six thousand people have read my fic but the only person in my life who even knows I write fanfics is my best friend and she couldn’t convince me to show it to her if it was the only way to save my life

#bowser x luigi #bowser #luigi #bowuigi #bowugi #fanfic author #mario #super mario bros #ao3 author #luigi x bowser #princess daisy #dumpsterfiredude #shadows #fanfiction #ao3 writer

[fluideli123]

Sonadow Fic Rec

Okay, before you jump down to the masterpieces listed below, I just wanted to state this:

These authors have given this phenomenal content for free, baked with time and effort. I have never once ignored this, hence why I try and comment on each and every one of these fics. However, my energy and ability to be verbose differs day to day. Some of these fics I have not given proper comments for, despite this, I will be on it the moment I can be. In the time being, (once I am able to find my comments on each of these fics) I will be sharing my adoration for them further in other posts (and most likely link back to this one).

With that being said, please, PLEASE take your time to check each of these fics out. If they're not your cup of tea? Valid! But hands down I have never dedicated myself to making a fic rec like this until now. But I MUST share and spread these works, they are much too dear to me not to, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

(All fics are listed by order saved in my bookmarks, not in the order read)

tangled threads and bite-marked shoulders by @rubyiiiusions

Words: 32,287 | Series | Complete

Shadow hissed in pain. The laser had just grazed him, but it still stung, and he instinctively gripped the wound it left on his arm. “You dare-” He stopped. The laser hadn’t hit him. In fact, it had struck Sonic, right on his lower left arm. So why did his forearm feel like it just got shot? He whipped around, fear climbing up his throat, and he suddenly became hyper-aware of something new. It was like a sixth sense, feeling the confusion that emitted from Sonic’s fur in waves as if it was his own. “What did you do?!” Shadow snarled. or, eggman accidentally soulbinds shadow and sonic, and no one has any idea how to undo it.

Sleepwalking by Tirainy

Words: 22,117 | Complete

'There is a strong arm curled around his torso, the appendage keeping him close to its owner, whose warm breath is ghosting over the back of his neck. Sonic is sure he went to bed alone the previous night, but he isn't worried about the intruder. After all, this isn't the first time this has happened…'

Secret Admirer by @trenchcoat-gecko

Words: 24,313 | Complete

Sonic understood well what it meant to be loved. He was a world-famous hero, after all; his presence never went unnoticed. For the most part, he lavished in that attention, he soaked it in and encouraged it. But not romantic attention. So, when the blue blur found himself falling in love? Well, the prospect was rather daunting, no matter how easy Amy had made it out to be. So maybe, just maybe, he should just take the easy way out...

Rose Drops Series by @magicstormfrostfire

Words: 122,489 | Series | Complete

Love, Intuition, and a little bit of magic ensues as Amy sends Sonic and Shadow on an unforgettable adventure.

Wolfboy by @trenchcoat-gecko

Words: 73,856 | Complete

World-famous monster hunter Shadow the Hedgehog has a job to do. It doesn't take long for the one-shot wonder to realize that this job won't be as simple as he'd expected: a small town, rumors of a lone werewolf, and a handsome, green-eyed, chronically-injured casanova who manages to worm his way into Shadow's heart... What starts off as a simple job turns out to be something much more life-changing.

Blizzard Bedfellows by @magicstormfrostfire

Words: 21,294 | Complete

When a rare blizzard takes over the island, Sonic is on the run to make sure a certain angry loner is safe and sound. Y-you know, because...uh that's what heroes do.

We never met but can we have a cup of coffee or something? by @whitejungle

Words: 3,630 | Complete

It's been almost two months since Sonic lost someone he didn't even know, but he can't stop thinking about it.

Clean Slate by nottheweirdest

Words: 155,880 | Complete | Note: Squeal pending and I am cheering you on author!! Whatever you decide I am excited to support you!!

Shadow has lost himself before. He knows what it's like to straddle the line between reality and false memories, but this time, it’s Sonic whose memory has vanished. A premeditated set of circumstances and an accidental injury leave Sonic with no memory of who he is, his life, or more importantly, his painful history with Shadow. It’s up to Shadow to remind the hero who he is in the midst of a global outbreak. It’s a chance for redemption. It’s a chance to right the wrongs of the past. It’s a clean slate.

say i reckon (i love you, for a millisecond) by @redamancering

Words: 30,205 | Complete

There’s a hand on his shoulder, barely making contact. A red gauntlet glows around the wrist. Sonic blinks, the pain having evaporated so fast he feels almost weightless. “Shadow?” Shadow’s breathing heavily. “Problem.” The retrieval of the ancient tech Shadow (and Sonic, in tow) has been sent to uncover takes a turn for the worst. In this case, the “worst” means… becoming physically and inextricably linked to each other. For the foreseeable future. OR: Metaphysical handcuffs, and general gay buffoonery.

Judge my sins, not my feelings by yellothebeeloved

Words: 228,479 | Complete | Note: Possible one-shots pending from the author for the series, I am here to support you author!! What ever you decide I'm here for it!

Maybe he's not meant to touch. It's the newest excuse he thought of in hopes that he could prolong the game a little more; a careful ruse to enjoy the bittersweet torture of seeing the days pass them by, while he pretends he doesn't seek azure blue whenever he's restless. At first, all he wanted to do was watch: but now the desire to touch, to have, to affect is at a point where he's not sure whether reaching for Sonic would truly be fruitless. He wonders that especially when Sonic's eyes light up upon seeing him. When he corners Shadow, when he invades his space and he touches and takes and then excuses it by calling it a fight. Shadow truly wonders then: if only he was brave enough to reach out, what would his grip find? Loose stars or a battle-worn body? Standing up, he glances at Sonic again, whose eyes have now met his own. There's something heavy in the eye contact, something Shadow doesn't dare name. Neither of them say anything, and yet Sonic's eyes move away from him again, like they did. Shadow warps away, hiding from the stars once more.

Child of Prophecy by @trenchcoat-gecko

Words: 139,321 | Completed

On the night the Mobius Castle was ransacked, the Queen received a prophecy. “One of three will not cry; send him down the river, for you can only save your kingdom if he does not grow up royal.”

Coming Home by nottheweirdest

Words: 55,740 | Completed

Shadow's life has been full of mistakes, some worse than others, but admitting his unrequited feelings to Sonic tops the list. He's spent the better part of a decade ruminating on his regret and hiding from feelings he couldn't bear to face. He never thought he'd see Sonic again, and he told himself that was for the best. Until now. At the bequest of his former rival, and in an attempt to finally get closure, Shadow has returned to Central City. The reason? Sonic the Hedgehog is marrying Amy Rose. And Shadow is invited.

#I hope you all understand how many of these I have been in call reading to my friends #How many I have tried to draw shadow and sonic for #how many of them inspire my own writing #How I have dreamed about these fics so often I wouldn't be suprised if it rivaled my time fighting sleep to finish them in mere days #Also the AMOUNT of times I've wanted to pull out my microphone and read them aloud #Even though I would be absolutely horrible at reading them like audio books but you know what? fuck it #For these fics I would read them aloud the best I can #GOD JUST #I cant imagine a world where I never read these and its scary to think if they were never shared #Mostly because they actually genuinely impacted me in meaningful ways #I've cried real tears and felt such genuine emotion that I've been changed #Even if it's int he smallest bit #But it happened ya know? #Just- god I love you fic authors sm #Your work is never lost not to me #fox speaks #sonadow #fic #fic rec #fanfiction #writing #fanfic #sonic #sonic the hedgehog #shadow the hedgehog #sonic x shadow #sonic fanfiction #sonic underground #sonic universe #sonic prime