#also i am having thoughts about brook protecting them and

[beanghostprincess]

Sanji and Usopp during The Sabaody Incident™ won't leave my mind.

Usopp standing in front of Sanji protectively because he is wounded and he can't fight, so Usopp will do it for him ("I'll do what you can't do").

There is just something about Sanji's expression when he realizes he might actually lose Usopp. This is my interpretation, at least. He is literally frightened.

Usopp helping Sanji stand up to run away. This is crucial for something I want to point out later: Sanji needs help to stand up. (Also, Brook disappears trying to protect them both and saying he will do anything to save them even if it costs him his life. I am feeling sick).

Sanji being self-sacrificing and blaming himself for not being able to protect them/act sooner is not new. But he does manage to gain the strength to fight when Usopp is the only one left with him and the possibility of losing him is even more real now.

The thing that I love the most about this is not Sanji sacrificing himself for Usopp, because he does that. He is like that. But Usopp not running away or moving in the slightest because he refuses to leave Sanji on his own.

Something I'd like to point out too is that Sanji actually touches Kuma before Usopp disappears. He tries to fight and protect him and Kuma could've easily sent Sanji to Momoiro Island right away, and yet Sanji was just sent flying far from the scene and forced to see Usopp disappear in front of him.

And I am not saying that "not being able to protect both Brook and Usopp (especially Usopp) is needed for Sanji to realize he has to become stronger and find more reasons to go back with the crew" but not being able to protect both Brook and Usopp (especially Usopp) is needed for Sanji to realize he has to become stronger and find more reasons to go back with the crew.

Not to mention that we can't deny (right after Water 7/Enies Lobby) that Usopp is one of Sanji's strongest bonds within the crew. This specific scene focusing on them both is more than enough to prove it.

Sanji seeing Usopp disappear in front of his eyes without being able to do anything to save him.

Remember what I said about Sanji needing help to stand up seconds ago? Well. This is him the moment Usopp disappears. What adrenaline and the power of love do to a mf.

They are so "I can lose everything, but not you. Oh God, not you" shaped.

#sorry for bringing up sabaody i am sure nobody wants to think about it #but they mean the world to me and there is SO MUCH to unpack #we don't talk enough about this i think ????? #sanji spending two whole years having nightmares about not being able to save usopp. about seeing usopp disappearing in front of him #he still has them btw #sanji having to sleep with usopp post-ts because he is afraid of waking up and seeing he is gone #also i am having thoughts about brook protecting them and #and brook saying he will do anything to save them #because sanji has only heard that from zeff so......... so just thinking. i have thoughts. i told you brook is one of sanji's father figure #back to sanuso- thinking about how this whole scene despite having brook too is mainly focused on both sanji and usopp #thinking abt how the others disappear mostly focusing only on luffy's reactions but this emphasizes a lot sanji's attempts to save usopp #why would you give them a whole scene i am throwing up #sorry still thinking abt sanji apologizing to usopp for not being able to protect him or #or having nightmares he definitely has nightmares about it #and usopp just. staying with him and making him see that he is alright now. and letting him cry. #early post-ts kills me #still angry we don't have almost post-ts sanuso #i might start crying thinking abt them so it'll be better if just shut up and post this #one piece #black leg sanji #usopp #sanuso #sabaody

[chaoticmultifandom28]

What I love about luffy’s crew is that each member has some level of obsession for luffy.

First, we have Zoro, who imo has the biggest obsession, he was ready to die and never fulfill his dream so that luffy could fulfill his. He also became ‘king of hell’ because of luffy. And him being first to sabaody (this might be a headcanon of mine but I think he was first because he was worried about his captain and needed to be there asap to ensure everything was okay, even if luffy wasn’t there yet).

Then there’s Nami, who I think has the second biggest obsession, Luffy literally went and fought her oppressor because he made her cry. Luffy was the first person she could depend on after bellemere died. He’s a steadfast rock in a raging storm. He’s there to protect her and the rest of the crew and she will do whatever it takes to help him achieve his dream (I love her character development)

Then there’s Sanji. His obsession is pretty big but you wouldn’t tell because until WCI we hadn’t known sanji’s complete backstory and so we didn’t know just how much luffy impacted him. But once we get the full backstory we totally understand why he would be willing to put up with luffy’s insane stomach and antics to get food. Luffy would eat sanji’s food and give it the full appreciation it deserves no matter what and sanji’s food makes luffy smile. (I’m still catching up. I didn’t have access to one piece for a while and missed a lot and when I got access I didn’t want to be spoiled and so I started watching the [at the time] current episodes coming out [which was wano episodes] and also watching where I left off, but once I get through the entirety of WCI I can be more specific)

Then I would go with Robin as the next one. Which like nami, it makes sense. Luffy looked at her and told her to tell him she wanted to live. Robin had always been running and accepting of her fate and luffy went up and punched fate in the face and said ‘not today, bitch’ and was ready to fight the world government to save Robin.

Then I think Brook would be next. He was alone for 50 years and was a skeleton. Most people would be afraid and luffy took one look at him and said ‘you’re gonna be my friend now, you have no choice’. He wasn’t scared and he wanted Brook in his crew. There’s something about someone taking one look at you and thinking ‘you’re mine now’ when others usually take a look and say ‘nah’

Then I think Usopp and chopper are tied. Much like Brook, chopper became obsessed because luffy was like ‘so what if you’re a monster, you’re mine.’ That blatant acceptance is so strong and steady, how could chopper not be obsessed. Usopp became obsessed because luffy listens to his stories and lies and doesn’t even question the validity. Others listen and pretend to believe or indulge him or don’t believe him. But Luffy doesn’t give him that fake indulgence or pretend to listen. Having someone who just listens to you is refreshing.

Franky and Jinbei are also tied. Jinbei is new to the crew and doesn’t have the same level as others (I believe that will change in time) but he still has that obsession because he knows luffy has a good heart and doesn’t judge others on stuff that they can’t control. And this is the same for Franky. Both aren’t exactly human but Luffy would do anything to protect them because they are his friends. Luffy shows he’d do anything to protect his friends in the sabaody arc when he punched a celestial dragon because he shot hachi and in marineford he went against the whole navy for his brother and then in the fish man island arc he was so severely wounded (needing a blood transfusion) helping the island against Hody Jones. Even though these two are ranked last doesn’t mean that their obsession is small, it’s just when I thought about it they aren’t as strongly obsessed as others.

Wow I didn’t mean to make a mini essay about this, and I might have been wrong on some of the stuff, but it’s like 4 am when I’m writing this

#one piece #roronoa zoro #monkey d Luffy #nami #vinsmoke sanji #usopp #soul king brook #franky #nico robin #jinbei #chopper #tony tony chopper

[tessa-liam]

King Liam Appreciation Week

Day 2: King/Historian

For my submission, I wrote a story combining King Liam's love of history and his love for his MC.

Featuring my OTP Liam and Riley, using the face claims of Lucas Bravo for Liam and Lorena Tarantino for Riley.

(Re-posting, tumblr being annoying forgetting the link!)

Cappadocia 

Book: The Royal Heir, Book 1 AU 👑One-Shot 

Premise: After Liam and Riley arrive home from their island paradise honeymoon, they are inundated with pressures to produce a Royal Heir. To protect and shield his bride, King Liam takes his queen away from the court and the press, as they embark on a trip to Cappadocia, Turkey. 

Pairing: Liam Rys x F!MC Riley Brooks-Rys, OTP ‘LiRi 

All characters belong to Pixelberry. 

Rating: M*Warnings: Adult conversation, sexual innuendo 

Category: One-Shot/fluff 

Words: 2174 

Music Inspiration: Wild Is the Wind, David Bowie 

A/N1: My submission for King Liam Appreciation Week, Day 2, April 18th – King/Historian, @kingliamappreciationweek @lizzybeth1986 @sazanes #kingliamappreciationweek #KLAW 

A/N2: Not beta’d - please excuse all errors. 

A/N3: My submission for Choices April Challenge, Prompts-Love is in the air, you are my home, sunrise, love, kiss, hug @aprilchallenge @peonierose @bebepac #choicesmonthlychallenge #Choices April Monthly Challenge 

A/N4: Please forgive the multiple postings...Tumblr is playing games again!

Cappadocia

King’s Study, Cordonian Palace 

Bright rays of light streamed through the bay windows as Liam sat down at his desk to open and review the mail he received while away on his honeymoon. 

Next to his ornate inbox on his desk, was the morning paper. 

He dropped the stack of correspondence he had just picked up back down as he read the bold lettering printed above the picture captured of the Royal couple leaving the jet as they arrived home. 

‘IS OUR HEIR HOME?’ 

‘KING LIAM SMILES WIDELY ARRIVING WITH HIS QUEEN.’ 

*** 

Reclining his chair, his thoughts went back in time to just four weeks ago... 

...it all started on their honeymoon, when Javier knocked the spoon of amuse bouche, having raw fish, out of Riley’s hand. Giving his apologies, ‘To have almost destroyed Cordonia’s future’, he assumed that Riley was pregnant. 

Taking it in stride, they laughed together as if nothing had happened, and continued with a leisurely dinner. 

...and then the intrusion of camera flashes, unknown at the time, were from unwelcome and uninvited paparazzi that were invading their privacy. It wasn’t until they arrived home and read the articles written about them and seen the pictures in the tabloids, did they realize how truly intrusive those cameras had been. 

...and on the last night on the island being told that the King and Queen of Auvernal arrived uninvited, wanting ‘to discuss the issue of his heir’.  

Arriving home with ‘a massive crowd of citizens and paparazzi’ waiting at Valtoria, which was to be expected. 

Yes, it was a normal occurrence for me, but for Riley, it was a new reality. A world she had never personally experienced before. 

My Queen won the hearts of our people and answered their questions with confidence and grace, despite the audacity of the press. 

As we entered the estate, however, the intrusive remarks by members of the court were even more personal and direct. 

...and then there was Madeleine. She was not only rude, but also snide and sarcastic. 

Liam’s thoughts were interrupted by a light knocking on the door of his study. 

“Come,” he said without looking up from his desk. 

Opening the door slowly, Riley stepped inside quietly closing the door behind her. 

“I hope I am not interrupting...” she began to say hesitantly. 

“Riley, my love, come here.” He smiled warmly as he stood and quickly moved around his desk. Taking her into his arms, “you are always welcome here, anytime.” 

“Hi Liam,” Riley smiles coyly, wrapping her arms around his neck.  

Breathing in her sweet smelling hair, Liam placed his hand on her neck and tilted her head up to capture a not so innocent kiss on her lips. 

After a few long seconds of exchanging passionate kisses, Liam pulled away, and gently caressed her cheek. 

“What would you say if I told you that we are going on an adventure this weekend?"  

A broad smile spread across her face, and she looked up at him in anticipation. 

“I would say, ‘when do we leave?’” 

Chuckling, Liam took her hand and led her to sit on the sofa by the bay window. 

Sitting down in a wingback chair directly across from Riley, Liam said, 

“‘What we need is space to ourselves.’ We have been home for a day and a half, and I think we need a distraction.” 

Riley giggled, "Oh, my King, that look in your eye tells me that you thought of something spectacular!" 

“Yes, My Queen, Indeed I did," he smiled widely. 

Laughing, Liam reached over and pulled her onto his lap, and gave her another kiss. 

"How does riding in a hot air balloon at sunrise over vast valleys sound? Or staying at a luxury hotel inside of a cave within a sandstone cliff?” 

“Oh my, yes! That sounds amazing!” 

“Good, because that is exactly what I have planned for us this upcoming week,” he said with a twinkle in his eyes. 

"Love, we are going to Cappadocia, Turkey.” 

“Really? I thought we were going on a road trip in the U.S. with Hana, Maxwell and Drake?” Riley questioned, raising her eyebrow. 

“Don’t worry we will still arrive on Texas in time for Bertrand and Savannah’s wedding. But, instead of sharing time with our friends, I decree, my queen needs pampering.” 

*** 

Royal Jet, on the tarmac 

Aboard the Royal jet, Riley was settling into her seat as Liam discussed the flight plans with the pilot before take-off. 

“Your majesty, the flight will take approximately three hours, and we should be arriving in Cappadocia shortly after.” 

“Thank you, Captain,” Liam replied. 

Turning to Riley, “It seems like our adventure is just about ready to start.” 

Bastien and Mara were just entering the cabin, taking their seats behind the Royal couple as the sound of the engines increased in sound. 

As the jet lifted off the tarmac, Liam squeezed Riley’s hand. 

“We are going to see a part of the world that most people have never been to before. We’re going to experience things that very few people ever get to enjoy. And, most importantly, we are going to spend time away from court.” 

“Madeleine, Godfrey, and our royal visitors are going to revolt. When they find out we left the Capital, they...” 

“Riley, you forget something very, very important. You are my Queen now. Our word is law in Cordonia. As far as Bradshaw, Isabella and Amalas are concerned, they are uninvited guests and do not dictate our schedules. The reason there is a Royal council is to support the Crown in whatever the Queen and King decides.” 

“I’m sorry, Liam, I shouldn’t worry about everyone else.” 

Smiling, Liam kissed her hand, “It’s just one of your qualities that I love so much. Sometimes you must let go of the reins otherwise you’ll drive yourself crazy. Okay?” 

Grinning and nodding her head, Riley asked, “now, tell me more about this trip; what do you have in-store for us?” 

“Well, once we arrive in Cappadocia, we are going to travel to a town called Goreme. That is where the hotel we are staying at is situated. It’s just outside of Goreme. The entire town is built into the side of a mountain, with many caves that are used for living quarters by locals.” 

“It sounds amazing!” 

“There are several other villages near Goreme, including Selime and Nevsehir. All of them are lush and green, especially during the spring season. There are hot springs that we can enjoy, as well as several museums and ruins that we will visit. The area is rich in history, as well as culture.” 

“Oh Liam, it sounds incredible.” 

“Yes, it is. Now, I want you to relax and let me plan everything. I know how much you love surprises, and I don’t intend to disappoint.” 

With a wink, Liam added, “and, we will have lots of opportunities to work on our family.” 

*** 

When they landed in Cappadocia, a large white Mercedes SUV was waiting to escort them to their hotel in Goreme. 

As they travelled, Liam explained the local landscapes, including the tall, cone shaped rock formations known as ‘fairy chimneys’. “These were formed 60 million years ago after a sequence of volcanic eruptions hit the area. 

The name ‘Cappadocia’ is derived from the Persian word, ‘Katpatuka’, meaning the land of beautiful horses. In ancient times, gifts or tributes of horses from this region were presented to ancient Assyrian and Persian kings.” 

“It sounds like horses were paid for taxes to the crown,” Riley replied.  

“Yes, in fact the locals here still value horses and offer visitors an alternate mode of transport, instead of motor vehicles.” 

Liam directed the driver to slow down as they travelled by the rock cut churches. “They say that these churches number up to 600, and there is a possibility that many are yet to be discovered. The chapels were carved into the soft rock by monks in the dark ages, and some of them have kept their original impressive frescoes with amazing detail. 

Superstitious locals scratched out the eyes of some of the figures due to the fear of the ‘evil eye’.” 

“Well, we can check it out tomorrow morning after our balloon cruise.” 

Kayakapi Premium Caves Hotel 

After checking in, they were personally ushered to their penthouse suite by the resort chamberlain.  

“Your Majesties, this hotel is set inside 8 original fairy chimneys and has an indoor pool that resembles an ancient Roman bathhouse and spa.” 

Liam squeezed Riley’s hand, pulling her close to his side. 

Continuing, the chamberlain pointed out the traditional artifacts and artwork throughout the hotel as they walked passing by the sunrise balloon viewing terrace. 

Arriving inside their penthouse suite, Liam chuckled watching Riley’s jaw drop. 

“You didn’t tell me there was a pool.... inside our suite!” 

“Of course not,” Liam said with a laugh. 

Laughing, she smacked him playfully on the arm. 

“No, you did not.” 

“Oh good.” 

Liam set her down on the edge of the pool, then poured two flutes of champagne and handed one to her. 

“To our new life together,” clinking their crystal flutes. 

Taking a sip of champagne, Riley held her flute up, “to riding the skies tomorrow.” 

Liam raised his flute and added, 

“Because at sunrise we will be on a hot air balloon ride, for the absolute best view of the region in all its glory.” 

*** 

“Love is in the air”  

“OH. MY. GOD. I feel like we are flying over the moon!’ 

As Liam stepped up behind Riley, he wrapped his arms around her waist in a hug and placed a soft kiss on her neck. 

“Hidden beneath the landscape are over 50 underground cities. An interesting fact is that these cities held all the necessary facilities to lead an everyday life. These cities had everything a typical town would have, from wine presses to cooking places, oil storage, and livestock pens. These cities served as a safe space for Christians escaping persecution by Arabs. 

In fact, the name ‘Goreme’ means ‘one cannot see in here’.” 

Leaning back against him. She rested her head on his shoulder. 

“I love you,” he whispered. 

“I love you, too,” she murmured. 

Looking over her shoulder at Liam, “this place is amazing!” 

Gazing at the ancient rock formations rising from the ground like castles and churches, Liam smiled. 

“It certainly is. I had no idea that these places existed until a few months ago.” 

“This is so beautiful,” Riley said, looking around the stunning landscape below. 

“Indeed, it is.” 

*** 

Royal jet, en route to the U.S. 

Riley awoke from a nap due to turbulence. She sat up in her seat and reached for Liam’s hand. 

“What is it? Are you okay?” 

“I’m fine, the air turbulence is getting to me.” 

Lifting her hand to his lips, he gave her a gentle kiss. 

Riley felt her stomach turn, and she took a breath. 

Moving closer, Liam stroked her cheek. 

“Are you sure? You look pale.” 

“Thank you so much for taking me on this trip.” Riley was clearly getting emotional. “I love you so much.” 

Reaching over, he brushed aside her hair, kissing the top of her 

Forehead. 

“As soon as the wedding is over, I will take you home.” Riley looked up at her husband, “I am already home.... “You are my home.”   

My OTP Liam & Riley, LiRi

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[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Devotional Hours Within the Bible

by James Russell Miller

David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)

The story of David and Goliath is one with which every reader of the Bible is familiar. It is full of interest. It reveals much of David’s character, and throws light on the training of the boy in his shepherd life. It is suggestive also for all of us, for we all have giants to fight, and we may learn from David, how to meet them and conquer them.

David had been chosen to be king. Now he was to be trained for the great task. All the incidents and events in his life were lessons set by the great Teacher. The Philistines had gathered for battle with the Israelites, and Saul and his men were facing them. One day there stalked out from the Philistine lines a great giant, named Goliath, and proposed that one from Saul’s army should come out and fight him, and that the outcome of this duel should settle the conflict between the two armies. At first no one of Saul’s men responded to the champion’s defiance. The king and his men were dismayed and greatly humiliated .

Then David came to the camp. He did not belong to the army. He was only a boy, and his place was at home with the sheep. His older brothers were with Saul.

Jesse one day sent David to the camp with provisions for his brothers. For forty days, morning and evening, Goliath had been coming out and calling across the valley, demanding that someone from the Israelite army should accept his challenge. David had just found his brothers and was talking with them when the giant made his appearance. The shepherd lad heard his haughty words. He learned also what had been promised by the king to the man who would kill the evil champion. David became greatly interested in the matter but the boy’s inquiries irritated Eliab, David’s oldest brother, who spoke scornfully to him.

The king heard of the lad’s interest and sent for him. David proposed to the king that he would fight the giant. Saul tried to dissuade him but David persisted, and at length Saul consented. “Go, and the Lord shall be with you.” “Then Saul put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head.” David’s simple shepherd’s garb did not appear to the warrior king to be suited for the battle with the great giant who was outfitted in all the armor of a man of war. Saul thought David could not fight a soldier, without a soldier’s armor. He did not know that he was better armed as he was than if he had helmet and coat of armor and shoes of brass to protect his body. David was clad rather in the panoply of God .

The best protection anyone can have in time of danger is the garment of truth, sincerity and holiness. Paul tells us of the Christian’s armor, which, he says, every follower of Christ should wear, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Life is a constant warfare if it is life really worth living. Not to fight is not to try to get forward and struggle upward.

The king thought David should be armed before going out to meet Goliath, so he put on him his own helmet and coat of armor. But David told Saul he could not fight in armor. “I cannot go with these; because I am not used to them! So he took them off.” He tried to move about in Saul’s heavy armor but staggered under the weight. In a contest of pure arms sword and spear and helmet and coat of armor David would have been no match for Goliath; but armed with his sling the giant was no match for him. This was the one weapon which David had been trained to use to perfection.

Just so, stick to your little sling when you are fighting giants, and do not attempt to throw anything but choice stones out of the gospel brook. Too many of our modern Davids persist in fighting Goliaths in Saul’s armor, and it is no wonder they are defeated. One who knows how to use the Word of God is more than a match for any giant in the world. That was the weapon Jesus used when He met the great Goliath, Satan, and utterly vanquished him!

“Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.” We should remember that David’s fine throwing that day was not accidental, nor was it by a miracle that the stone went so straight to its mark. David had learned in his shepherd life to do this thing easily and surely. He had practiced with his sling until he could strike a hair’s breadth and never miss. He had spent his leisure to some purpose while watching the sheep. He did not know then what splendid use his skill would one day be to him but unconsciously, in his pleasant pastime, he was preparing for the great crisis of that day. Wellington used to say he learned on the Eton playground, how to fight the battle of Waterloo .

This teaches young people the importance of improving every moment, and taking every opportunity to acquire knowledge and skill. Someone may say to them, that they will never find any use for this or that branch of study in the curriculum, and might as well omit it but this is bad advice. Some day they will need all the knowledge and skill they can acquire. They will find need, too, for the particular bits of learning and knowledge they think they will never have occasion to use. David could not have met Goliath victoriously in that momentous hour if he had not unconsciously prepared for such a conflict in the quiet hours of his shepherd life.

Many a man fails in important moments in the critical experiences of life because he has failed to be diligent in his boyhood. If you would be ready for such occasions in your life you must prepare for them in the quiet days of boyhood and youth. If David had not been an expert slinger before that morning he could not then, in the hour before the giant came out, have prepared himself for the battle, nor could he have brought down the champion by any mere lucky stroke. Learn all you can in youth, omit no opportunity for acquiring skill in doing things, become skillful in whatever you do. You do not know what good service your experience, even in little, mundane things may some day do you!

We should not neglect spiritual training. When Jesus met the tempter, He fell back on the preparation He had made in His silent years at Nazareth. To each assault He replied with a verse of Scripture. But He did not go to His Bible scroll to get His text. He had the Words of God in His heart, hidden away in the storehouse of memory.

Some people have to take their concordance and look up the Scripture text they want, when any need demands it, either for their own use or in helping others. A concordance is a good thing to have but it is better if we become so familiar with our Bible and have it so in memory, that we can quote its words. It may seem to us that we do not need the Divine promises now but some time we shall, and if we fail to learn them we shall not have them ready in the day of distress.

When the Philistine “looked David over and saw that he was only a boy, ruddy and handsome, and he despised him.” He saw only a boy, unarmed, and scorned to fight with him. So the world disdains the Christian. It asks with contempt: “What can he do? What strength has he in his feeble hands? Where are the weapons he is going to fight with?” The giant saw only a shepherd’s staff in David’s hands; what was that against his own enormous spear? The world sees only a Bible in the Christian’s hand; what is that against all its philosophy and science and reason? Yet the Christian is not so defenseless and powerless as he seems. His weapons are not of the earthly kind and do not appear formidable but are really powerful, and, like David, he is able with them to subdue giants !

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty!” The giant blustered, boasting of his own power and disdaining David’s littleness. He was angry that he had to fight with a mere boy. “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” Yet David was not scared by Goliath’s pitiful scorn of him. It was the Lord’s battle he was about to fight, and he knew the Lord would give victory.

The law of the heavenly kingdom is, “Not by might, nor by power but by My Spirit, says the Lord.” There are a great many things that human power can do but when we turn to the really essential things in life it is strengthless, and can do none of them. With all its boasted philosophy, science and wisdom it cannot convert souls nor change hearts; it cannot lift up the fallen; it cannot overcome sin and Satan; it cannot comfort sorrow nor give peace to the dying. Not one of the really great things of life, can it do. The Christian comes in the name of the Lord, and that name has in it the strength of omnipotence! Jesus said: “I have overcome the world.” He is Master of all things, and therefore is able to subdue all things unto Himself.

David talked very confidently to the Philistine but not boastfully. He gave God all the honor of the victory he was about to win. “I come to you in the name of the Lord Almighty!” “This day will the Lord deliver you into my hand.” “That all the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” We can conquer only as we fight in the name of Christ.

“As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him. Reaching into his shepherd’s bag and taking out a stone, he hurled it from his sling and hit the Philistine in the forehead. The stone sank in, and Goliath stumbled and fell face downward to the ground!” Just so, the believer in God may prevail over every Philistine that stalks out to meet him if he goes against him as David went that day against Goliath. The battle that wins the victory is the Lord’s. If we go in His name we shall conquer. Paul said: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

There are giants in our own hearts, even after the most thorough conversion. Like the Philistines in Canaan, the Philistines of sin also are terribly hard to subjugate. Your besetting sin, whatever it is, is a Goliath. It may seem to you that it never can be vanquished, and it never can until David comes our David Jesus. Call for Him to come and slay the giant for you!

There are giants in the world outside. Intemperance is one. Unbelief is another. Worldliness is another. These giants stalk out and hurl their defiance at the army of God’s people and there seems to be no one who can overcome them. Now is the time for faith in God. We must go out against these giants in the name of the Lord, not with philosophy, science and education but with the Cross, and then we shall prevail.

“And since he had no sword, he ran over and pulled Goliath’s sword from its sheath. David used it to kill the giant and cut off his head!” We should not fail to get a lesson on the importance of thoroughness in the conquest of evil, from David’s manner of dealing with Goliath. David was not satisfied with seeing the giant fall to the earth when the smooth stone struck him but ran and drew Goliath’s own sword from its scabbard and with it cut off his head. If he had not done this the old champion would probably have gotten up by-and-by, and walked away, for he was only stunned not killed, by the stone. David made sure that his work was completed.

A great many of our attacks upon sin in our own hearts, and in the world only stun and temporarily disable but do not kill the evil. We walk away, thinking we have done a fine thing, won a splendid victory; and presently we meet the old giant again, stalking abroad as before! He soon recovers from our blow, and we have to fight the battle over again, and perhaps we fight it again in the same half way, and thus on and on to the end of life.

Most of us have had just such experiences as these with our own lusts and passions. We overcome them often, and each time we think that we have entirely subdued them and that we shall have no further trouble with them; but they are soon active as ever again! We need to learn from David to finish our victories by cutting off the head of every giant we strike down! There is no other way of destroying our sins. The life is in the head and the head must come off or the enemy will be facing us again in a day or two with only a scar on his forehead!

The only way to get a real victory over vices is to decapitate them! Bruises and wounds are not enough. There must be thorough work done, in the name of the Lord. Half-way measures will not avail.

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” Colossians 3:5

[draconic-ichor]

Rut Part 2

Elden Ring Smut fic

Part 2

Warnings: strong language, sexual themes, oral female reviving, rut cycles, breeding kink, fingering, nipple play, light predator/prey dynamics, knotting, cream pie, dirty talk, use of aphrodisiacs, implied impregnation

Summary: Now that the Lady Tarnished knows her husband goes through ruts every few years she’s determined to enjoy it to its fullest this time around…

Feedback appreciated, strong 18+, this is even filthier than the first part >:3

Par t 1

“But Mama, I wanna come with you.” Maddox whined, gold eyes glassy.

“You must stay here and keep Petra safe.” The Lady Tarnished cooed, running her fingers through his silvery curls.

“How long will you be gone?” He asked, clinging onto her skirts.

“Only a week, the time will fly by.” She answered, straightening your look to Petra.

The misbegotten padded up, agreeing, “W-We will have so m-much fun.” She nodded again, “D-Do not w-worry.”

Maddox reluctantly let go of his mother, shuffling to Petra’s side. The Lady’s heart twisted with guilt, but this would be the first real trip with her husband since the prince was born.

Morgott entered the room to say his goodbyes to the boy, scooping him up. Maddox gave his father a sad little head bump to the forehead.

At dawn the couple entered an oversized wagon, beginning their journey.

“How are you?” She asked, hand coming to rest on Morgott’s thigh.

His muscles were tense under his robes. His breath hitched a little at her touch, “I am…acceptable.”

The tarnished’s mouth was a thin line, “Is it near?”

“Aye…” he nodded tightly, “A day off, perhaps less.”

Morgott’s rut was quickly approaching, an event that only plagued him every few years. The Lady Tarnished had the foresight to plan out a little vacation of sorts. This trip allowed a more controllable level of privacy, despite the armed guards. It was in part because the tarnished wanted Morgott to let loose, see what he was truly capable of; but also in part to avoid the embarrassing intrusion from their overly inquisitive son.

They had located a small cabin far off in the Altus Plateau’s wilderness. Knights had rode off ahead to clear the area of any dangers. Even though this was to be a private vacation, the capital couldn’t just risk both their GodLord and King on personal whims or wishes. The knights agreed to stay as far away as safely possible to give them their wanted solitude.

The wagon passed the line of defense, the stationed guards nodded to the Lady as they passed.

As they continued on, Morgott murmured, “They are about a thousand paces out from our cabin.”

“Think it will be enough?”

“By the Erdtree, I pray it so!” He scoffed, adding, “By what quarter art thou planning on brooking mineself?

The Lady Tarnished flashed a smile mischievous enough to put a fanged imp to shame. “None.” She purred.

Morgott rolled his eyes, turning to watch the scenery in an effort not give her flirting attention. He heard her giggle.

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The cabin was quaint, sturdy and safe. It wasn’t opulent but would suffice for their needs well enough. The Lady Tarnished began to unpack as Morgott did a last look around the immediate area.

The tarnished had a special outfit made specifically for this occasion. Morgott had thought it would be some type of lingerie, but was surprised to see her adorning an armor of sorts.

She tightened leather thigh guards, arm guards to follow. She saw him watching her curiously. She flashed him a smile, “I thought some extra protection would be more practical.” She patted the leather, “Let you truly have your way with me.”

Morgott swallowed, wanting to take her now, seeing all her sensitive parts on display. The dark leather contrasted beautifully with her gold flecked skin.

Seeing his inner struggles she clicked her tongue, “Go get prepared, I’ll send up a flare when I’m ready.”

He nodded quickly, going for the door. Before he could leave however, she called after him, “Don’t hold back, once the chase starts.”

Morgott felt a shiver run up his spine, needing to leave her presence before ruining all their plans prematurely.

Now alone and dressed she pulled a secret parcel free from her bags. Opening it, she found a glass vial full of herbs. The tarnished smiled like a fanged imp.

The perfumer had guaranteed the concoction’s potency. As the tarnished crushed the herbs, rubbing them deep into her skin, their smell even made her head spin. A rush of heat wet her core, causing goosebumps to prickle her skin. She rushed to finish up, running out into the trees.

Sunlight dappled over her skin, dancing through the leaves of the trees. Her cheeks reddened with embarrassment for a fleeting moment; realizing just how naked she truly was, not to mention everything else she hoped to transpire.

Lifting her hand to the air she sent off a fountain of golden sparks from her fingertips. She was careful to make sure they breached the tree line overhead. As soon as she signaled the start she was off; running through the trees, intent on making this interesting.

Bare feet hammered against the earth, Morgott moved deftly through the trees despite his larger size. His good eye was dilated, shifting back and forth in search of any flash of gold. The shrill call of a bird sounded ahead, making him change course.

The scent of his little tarnished caught his nose, nostrils flaring. Her smell was all over the trunk of a great oak. He bent forward, breathing it in deeply. His blood pulsed hungrily. She was heavy with arousal, sending his own into overdrive. Something more earthy and heady hidden in the layers of her scent, causing him to flash his fangs.

He was a predator, moving swiftly after his prey. This was primal, wild and untamed in the way that made his heart hammer within his rib cage. Senses heightened to the sharpness of a razor, the years seemed to melt from him in his high. Morgott stripped away his robes long ago, them feeling too hot and restrictive. The scent of the tarnished grew in intensity. Movements quickened, knowing his prize was close.

The tarnished pushed herself to keep moving, despite her instincts to hide away. The snapping of twigs made a shiver run up her spine, the only thing big enough to cause such a ruckus the precise creature she was avoiding. She felt like a doe, leaping over fallen logs and ducking free of low hanging branches.

She had to pause, catching her breath against a tree, leaning against the thick oak wood. He would brook her no quarter, however. The tarnished listening as her husband inched ever closer.

Darting away she began running once more. It seemed like only a few moments, breaking into a small grassy clearing. Large hands suddenly enveloped her, causing a squeak to escape her lips.

He trapped her, hands tangling into her form. She was pulled flush against him, feeling the heat beneath his fur instantly. Her breath caught in her throat as his face nuzzled into the crook of her neck.

Nostrils flaring, he breathed deep the herbs rubbed into her skin. The tarnished felt a shudder wrack through his body.

Cock pulsed hungrily, smearing pre over her lower back. Morgott’s cursed blood was set aflame, feeling his rut flare.

Whatever the herbs did to her they affected Morgott tenfold. He dragged his teeth over her skin, tongue lashing out to bathe over her pulse point.

A moan slipped past her lips, his palms smoothing over her curves.

“You caught me.” She smiled breathily.

He bit into her skin at that, growl vibrating into her flesh. He won, and could take his prize.

His hands trailed back up her form, stopping at her breasts. He squeezed and kneaded them from behind, listening to the pleasured purr she made. It turned quickly into a sharp moan as each of his thumbs and forefingers caught a peaked nipple, pinching and rolling the pebbled flesh.

Although the sounds were as beautiful as the most composed music, their amusement was paled in the wake of the all consuming lust.

Morgott flipped her around, catching her lips before she could speak. They kissed feverishly as he wrestled her to the ground.

Back against grass, he loomed over her. Like a true beast, eyes blown out to hungry blackness.

The tarnished shivered with anticipation, feeling a thread of slick ooze from her aching hole.

He was quick to notice, hands grabbing her thighs and forcing her legs wide. She mewled, face flushing at being spread bare in the middle of the wilderness.

She didn’t have long to suffer those worries, whatever energy was allotted to modesty was quickly diverted as her hips were lifted from the earth.

Her lower half dangled in her lover’s hold, hot breath fanning over her cunt as he drew her closer to his face. He held tightly to her thigh and her ass, breathing in her scent. Unable to hold back anymore he dove in, licking a molten strip from ass to clit.

The tarnished tensed, feeling that telltale pressure already building in her core.

Her taste was intoxicating, tongue burying deep into her hole to lick up more slick. He held her hips off the ground higher, pushing into her more. The tarnished cried and mewled as that coil tightened behind her navel with ever stroke of his tongue. He growled into her flesh, the vibration rocking through her core.

“P-Please!” She begged.

Morgott withdrew, spit and slick trailing from her hole to his mouth, glancing up with heavy lidded eyes. Breath huffing out over her, labored as his rut thickened in his gut. His lips found her clit, sucking on it before diving back between her folds.

Her body finally snapped, ripping up grass as she came. Her release gushed into his mouth, Morgott quick to lap it away like the sweetest honey. His tongue drawing pleasure from her through her orgasm.

He kept devouring her until her body was overcome with overstimulation. She made a pained sound, Morgott breaking away mercifully. He sat her back down, the tarnished a mess. She focused on calming her heartbeat, core spasming around nothing.

She didn’t notice when he moved, reaching for her discarded belt. Pulling a flask of crimson tears free, Morgott used the last shreds of his control to gently take her chin in his free hand.

She looked up at him with dewy eyes, unfocused and dark. His face was wet with her release. He urged her lips open, tilting the flask over her mouth. A few drops found her tongue, enough to pull her back into alertness.

Morgott sat back on his haunches, eyes never leaving her. He tipped the remainder of the crimson liquid over his dripping cock. It tingled his skin, rubbing it down with his fist to ensure it was good and slicked down.

She was pliant under his palms as he pushed her back more into the grass, hooking his forearms under her knees and folding her damn near in half. The Lady gasped as her toes were pointed straight to the sky.

Not able to hold back any longer, he sunk his cock halfway into her cunt in one fluid motion. The crimson liquid coating his member soothed the discomfort that arose from the sudden intrusion. His hips began to move, stuffing more and more of himself into her with each push. It didn’t take long for the tarnished to writhe with wanton lust under him, spurring him on.

“I’m going to breed thee.” He promised breathlessly, hips never stopping. He was very swiftly losing himself, knot banging against her entrance with every thrust.

She was reduced to mindless babbling, cunt gripping tighter around him at his words.

His mind chanted his claim over her, knowing this first round wouldn’t last.

Mine. Mine. Mine. Mine.

Neither could be brought to care, this only the first of many couplings they would share over the coming days. They had no plans, no responsibility for the next four days, besides enjoying his rut to the fullest. And oh, they were going to make good on that one plan.

Morgott’s hips bucked faster, pushing harder against her opening. The tarnished’s thighs trembled around his forearms, panting pleas as she felt his end approaching. She writhed wanton under him.

His knot entered her with a sinful pop, thrusts reduced to shallow movements. Fingers dug into the leather over her thighs tighter, bruises sure to bloom despite the armor.

“Release on my cock.” He huffed, fur fluffing up along his spine, “Make a mess of me.” He begged.

It was rare to hear him talk so lewdly, only doing so when truly losing himself. And he was quite gone currently.

It sent her crashing into a hard orgasm, vision going white as a scream was torn from her lungs. Morgott felt her squirt out over him, pushing him to rut into her harder.

Instinct drove his hips: to knot, to buck, to breed. The primal want to stuff what was his full had his balls drawing up, body tightening as that coil deep in his gut snapped.

The sound that ripped from his throat was almost pained, cock spurting out in thick ropes to paint her walls white. His sanity clinged on by frayed edges, muscles twitching in time with every milking ripple of her cunt.

His cries with his release were lost on her ears, too deep in her own pleasure. She absolutely writhed under him, overstimulated and swelling full with his seed.

He released her legs, hands palming the ground in an effort to hold himself up. Breathes were labored ragged huffs.

Morgott made a tiny sound, akin to a whimper, dipping his head down to nuzzle his little tarnished. She reeked of sweat and sex, they both did, but beneath that heavy layer the spiced floral scent that was her still remained. His nose was to the crown of her head, breathing in that scent. It was deeply calming.

The tarnished finally came down enough to slip back into reality. She reached for him, fingers soft as she raced the line of his jaw. He purred at her touch, cock pulsing a bit from its lock in her flesh.

“I’m alright.” She soothed, voice scratchy from overuse.

“I didn’t hurt thee?” He pressed, sinking to his elbows to cage her in protectively.

“Just a bit sore.” She admitted, pulling him even closer to press a kiss to his lips.

He accepted gently. For the moment, the fires in his blood were a soft hum. Once his knot allowed freedom his rut would crescendo once more. But for now he could enjoy the tenderness, and the Lady Tarnished could catch her breath.

~

In just a few months time the couple realized just how well Morgott made on his promises, as the Lady’s stomach began to swell.

#elden ring smut #spicy dabbles #spicy stuff #morgott smut #morgott/tarnished #dabbles #tarnished oc

[strifesolution]

The last chapter was so good!! And since you were talking about the fic's details, I was wondering about the playlist (I am listening to the main one on a daily basis) and I imagine that every songs were carefully chosen. I can guess what some songs mean about 5r6c. Like, From Eden is probably about Eden and Callie. You also mentioned that Genghis Khan is Dan and Wilbur's song.

Would you mind explaining how did you choose these songs and how some of them are related to the fic ?

(If this is too bothersome or would spoil too much of the fic, feel free to ignore the question)

LET’S GOOOO we’re so happy you like the playlist :D you’d be correct, most of the songs are chosen pretty deliberately, though a handful are more just there for the “vibe” of the AU rather than specific lyrics.

Link for anyone who hasn’t seen it; we update pretty often! I added Flu Game last night actually. Expect... a lot of art for this AU with the new Fall Out Boy songs LOL

Since there’s… a lot of songs, and a good amount of them would be kinda spoilery, we’ve both chosen one of our favs and wrote up a little analysis.

Here’s Van’s (@irished-lads) of Neon Moon by Brooks and Dun copied straight from our DM’s

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fun fact, this is one of the songs i listened to on repeat while writing the earlier chapters. this is the ideal chapter 16 song in terms of story and vibe, and while an early 90's country song may have not intended to talk abt the intricacies of gay cowboy polyamory, I Sure Can Make It Do That.

peep the beginning;

There's a rundown bar 'cross the railroad track / I got a table for two way in the back / Where I sit alone, and think of losing you

thinks about kevin and sean having their degrees of feeling alone at this point. sean's always had a little bit of a thing for dan (not to mention kevin flirting with sean nigh all the time- note that kevin's only had to pay for one drink), and while kevin may be. erm. Physically Intimate (this is a pg-13 blog) with dan,he also wants more. its that disconnect that him and dan has that feels a mile long. Now. see the chorus:

Now if you lose your one and only, / There's always room here for the lonely

well hey. look at that. some of the loneliest guys in aurora sitting next to each other in a bar sharing a bottle of whiskey. they're friends, sure, but in that moment (ch 16), they recognize that they both can be more than that. to each other, and to dan. theres always room here for the lonely.

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And here’s mine (Emma here!) of STRIKE 3 by Ferry

This song is where the lyric in the fic's description comes from; it’s one from the PMV series Parties Are For Losers. You don’t need to watch the series to get the gist of the song (it is really good though!) but within the context of the narrative, the singer is voicing their frustrations as they desperately try to help those they care about who keep putting themselves in harms way. “You spin the barrel of a fully loaded gun” is just a fancy way of saying “STOP BEING RECKLESS!!!” because, y’know, it’d be a literal death sentence to play roulette if the gun is fully loaded...

In terms of 5r6c… well, one of the fics' central themes IS protecting the people you love. Dan continuously worries about what life Daithi and Brian had before this that made them criminals, and Sean and Kevin are protective of Dan, thinking Daithi and Brian are dangerous in arc 1, and suspicious of Spiff in arc 2. Here’s a bit from the first chorus…

"If there's no winning, might as well just have some fun." I want to scream, when will you get it through your skull that I will not let you drown? "The light is gone, the thought keeps running through your mind, but fearing life is easier than fighting, right?" Oh please, just hide behind this back of mine and save your helpless spite.

Which is peak sheriff’s office argument back in chapter 7...

I also really like the first verse relating to Daithi and Brian in the gang.

Channeling love through the fear of being torn apart by crowds of your barbarian peers. The human filth around us wants to trample all that is dear under the guise of watchful reason.

We learn from…pretty much every time one of them brings up Evan that it is NOT a very happy place to be, particularly in Brian’s POV of chapter 9.

Lastly, we have the pre-chorus.

A thousand years ago, it was a tepid autumn day. A lock has sealed this door— But no more.

If you recall in chapter 16, we learn the raid on the farm where Dan’s family died was in the fall (not directly, Dan always visits the bar on the anniversary and Sean makes the connection himself…but anyway)

...this is because ding ding ding of this song!

Unfortunately I can’t really talk about the last chorus and outro without SPOILING EVERYTHING so you’ll just have to guess from there ;>

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Hopefully that's some food for thought! Honestly we COULD go over every song on the playlist but then this ask would be WAY too long. Just really quick: Hell's Comin' With Me is a HUUUUGE full story song but I really can’t say who it's about without giving away everything, Ambrosia Wine is the Kiwo/Mango dynamic, and Devil's Train (not on Spotify but would be on the playlist if it was) is gonna fit really well for the next few chapters!

#ask #5r6c #western au #OH YEAH Genghis Khan is the mc!verse RTSoot dynamic #not this AU. its on the playlist for other reasons. #For Eden IS a good guess but it's more a Kevin and Dan song... #tbh there's not really any songs for Callie and Eden here. there's one's that definitely could be seen as referencing them #like Rattlesnake and Absinthe and Line Without A Hook are all Dan songs that reference his parents #but they're not ABOUT them yknow? #considering they've been dead ten years before the narrative it's kinda hard to find some #yadayada ~all this happened because of you and you're not even around to see it~

[elyxirshifting]

Hunger Games DR

Basically in this DR I'm gonna be the youngest victor of the Hunger Games ever (at age 12, I decided this to purely one up Finnick, I am that petty), obvious warnings for death being mentioned and mentions of basically any topics mentioned in the books as I'm shifting to a book accurate version of the universe.

Basic information

Name: Elyxir Callisto Fay (Ely, Elyx)

Birthday: 09/17/59 (for context the first year of the hunger games is year 1, this is a result of me being lazy as shit and not wanting to work out an appropriate time in the future, so using our time it's probably along the lines of 09/17/2359 or something)

Sexuality: Lesbian

Pronouns: They/she

Age when I first shift: 9 (yes there is a reason)

Home District: District 1

Faceclaim: I look mostly like myself in this reality except my hair is a touch lighter and is longer and slightly wavy plus blue eyes

Important people in my DR (friends, family, mentors):

Family: [Mother’s Name]

Citrine Fay

[Mother’s Age]

44

[Mother’s Occupation]

Perfumer

[Father’s Name]

Brilliance Fay

[Father’s Age]

44

[Father’s Occupation]

Craftsperson

[Sister’s Name]

Gallica Fay (Alli)

[Sister’s Age]

15

[Brother’s Name]

Luncan Fay (Lun)

[Brother’s Age]

14

[Brother’s Name]

Secret Fay (Ret)

[Brother’s Age]

13

[Sister’s Name]

Selenite Fay (Leni)

[Sister’s Age]

12

[Sister’s Name]

Macaroon Fay (Carrie)

[Sister’s Age]

11

[Brother’s Name]

Velvet Fay (Vel)

[Brother’s Age]

10

[Sister’s Name]

Vivid Fay (Vivi)

[Sister’s Age]

10

All of my siblings also attend the training academy

Friends: Glimmer, her birthday is 7/27/58 (I don't have an image to show what she looks like in my mind as I'm going for how I imagined her in the books cause I thought she'd be cool and I'm super gay, she doens't die in her games either, cause she's the solo winner cause I decided Peeta will win the 73rd and then the 75th quell twist is the same but cause of rules Katniss ends up in the 75th but I have her role as mockingjay)

I also befriend Johanna and Finnick after my games, again going for book accuracy, I don't have the energy to search for a picture

Mentors:

Cashmere and Gloss. They're Glimmer's cousins in my DR, Cashmere won her games at 15 and Gloss won his at 16. I actually found pictures that more or less look like I pictured them so that's good.

My games:

My games are the 72nd Hunger Games, the other tributes in the game are as followed

Prince, 17, D1

Calista, 17, D2

Orion, 18, D2

Chip, 15, D3

Dell, 16, D3

Brooke, 15, D4

Dylan, 17, D4

Lunar, 16, D5

Dean, 15, D5

Elaine, 13, D6

Aaron, 12, D6

Hazel, 18, D7

Jude, 13, D7

Camisole, 16, D8

Sterling, 14, D8

Adalina, 15, D9

Herman, 18, D9

Bessie, 17, D10

Kobe, 17, D10

Autumn, 18, D11

Fraser, 16, D11

Ivy, 18, D12

Jett, 16, D12

I won't write every small detail of my games as there's a lot but I'll add some pictures that'll look like parts of the arena

The arena is like a magical otherworld, there are unicorns in the arena, they attack anyone that appears to be a threat to them, so typically older tributes.

Before all of that though, basically I tested into the academy early and so I'd been at the academy since I was like 5 so I was already planning to volunteer that year but it turns out Glimmer was reaped so I had an even better reason which helped play into my character I put on for the games, confident that I'll do really well for someone my age not that I'd necessarily win but that I'd be able to hold my own, someone that would do anything to protect people she cares about, capitol audiences really loved that.

Glimmer and I are the district 1 tributes that get sent into the Quater Quell, they change the rules even further to allow for two previous victors of the same gender to be chosen for the quell.

I'll probably add more stuff to this anyway

#Hunger Games DR #reality shifting #reality shifter #shiftblr #shifting #desired reality #shifters #shifting community

[heartshapedbubble]

Hello! if u don't mind, can i request some hcs with Eli and William spending time with their sibling? (platonic ofc) ty <3

here you go anon! sorry for the long wait ToT

eli clark and william ellis spending time with their sibling hcs🦉🏈

eli clark🦉

loves bonding with you! not as energetic as william but he sure is enthusiastic

makes a small bucket list of things he wants to do with you when you're free

^most of the things on it include nature and relaxing outside ! however he's not opposed to watching a movie together or something

he would love if you wanted to go birdwatching with him, he doesn't want to ask you first though since he thinks it's generally seen as a boring hobby

as an older sibling (i really can't imagine him as the youngest one nfdbbf eventually the middle child), eli is more protective of you but in a loving way

prepared for absolutely everything when you two go out - snacks? checked. med kit? checked. extra clothes? checked

his eyesight is weird since he sees through brooke - he can see everything in third person and it feels odd so you two have a mini inside gimmick thing? where you can let him know if you're near him, like two taps on his shoulder or something so he knows it's you

has really vivid dreams and hes SUUUPER enthusiastic about them and tells you everything that happens in them

"and then the - you wouldn't believe it - giant spider fell down onto the floor and morphed into a whole new creature, and the environment changed too and i suddenly got turned into a mous-" "eli, i'm starting to think you do drugs before you go to sleep every night"

also quite passionate about astronomy so you two often spend your summer nights watching the night sky, especially during a meteor shower

he likes to knit in his free time and for your birthday he gifted you a similar scarf to his :)) finds it cute when you two match clothes and go outside

eli is a really good listener! no matter if it's you just venting or asking for advice from someone more experienced, he's always there for you

likes building snowmen during the winter!! he'll make a snowman resembling you

has insomnia and frequently wakes you up to ask you some question he thought of

"___, you awake?" "jeez eli of course i am when you woke me up, it's like 2am, what is it?" "do you think that dogs ever think of the colors they can't see??? like do they just live without knowing pink exists?" "go to sleep oh my god"

very ticklish. use that to your advantage whenever possible 😈😈

feeds stray animals frequently and would love if you accompanied him! during the winter he sets up those bird feeders and he often brings local stray cats and dogs food

william ellis🏈

super energetic big bro!!!! it's never boring when he's by your side

you two would definetly have a secret handshake hehe

obviously his favorite way of spending time with you is sports! they improve cooperativeness between people and are so much fun

even though he mostly plays football and rugby you two will often play basketball, tennis and other sports together

if you're too short to reach the hoop he's going to pick you up and hold you higher so you can shoot, he has been doing this since your childhood

really bad at table tennis though😭 actually more clumsy than bad

basically your bodyguard when you two go out, especially if he notices someone from your school or work mocking you, he's just going to give them a dirty look so they stay away from you

yk how usually older siblings are allowed to go out and the younger ones have to stay at home? well that's not happening with him - you're always tagging along and he's going to make sure you have a good time (and that you're safe, obviously)

likes taking you out to get food! shows you the best place to get whatever you're craving

in general he's often going outside and likes showing you various cool places he finds

you two had a secret hideout as kids and he's still visiting it frequently even though both of you are a bit too big for that🥲

pillow fights‼️ he's always extra careful since he's really strong and doesn't want to hit you too hard

you know his bunny onesie? he'll get you a similar one

when you were younger he'd let you hang off his arm and he's still working out actively just so you can keep doing it

he's the type of person to stand in front of your bedroom door like 🕴 and wait for you to wake up just so you two could play videogames or do something together (it scares you every time but he still does it hes a menace)

camping and outside sleepovers enthusiast!! even if it's just your backyard or a treehouse he still tries to make it extra entertaining - although he's not a big fan of scary stories

william cares for you lots and wants the time you two spend together be fun and enjoyable :)

#identity v #idv #idv headcanons #identity v headcanons #idv scenarios #idv imagines #idv eli clark #idv eli #eli idv #identity v eli clark #idv seer #identity v seer #eli clark #idv william #idv forward #identity v william #identity v forward #william ellis

[universitypenguin]

Hi!

I’m the anon who sent the true crime ask a while ago and I always feel bad for having so many asks but ever time I read TPATL Content I become so inspired! Please feel free not to answer if you have a lot of work on.

I was curious if there were any particular true crime cases/ serial killers you based Nguyen (if he IS the killer???) on? I find true crime, espionage and legal thrillers fascinating. If you have any podcast/documentary/reading recommendations, I’d love to hear them! You really handle all three of these genres very well in the text making it so hard to put down!

Secondly, could I ask what dog you think Lloyd might get? I can imagine him adopting a breed considered dangerous from a shelter, like some kind of pitbull. I believe there are no such things as bad dogs, just bad owners. It’s a shame certain breeds are considered dangerous. My family rescued the most gorgeous, snuggly, loving Staffordshire Bull Terrier. People who judge him with just a look but he had so much goodness to give! It was the first thought that popped into ky head when I read you were thinking of giving him a dog. Of course pick any breed you want! I just thought it was an interesting thought and I’m very biased when it comes to certain breeds 😂. I’d love to hear what you picture him with! Maybe a French breed or a snuggly Doberman? I am just very invested in the idea of dogs!!

Anyways, I’m really looking forward to the next chapter! I can’t compliment your talent enough. You’re one of my favourite authors on Tumblr.

Lotsa love,

💛💛💛

Never feel bad for sending me asks! I love them. Sometimes I struggle to reply in a timely manner, but it always thrills me to see that people want to interact with my blog and hear additional details about the story. 

There is a case that inspired this story. It’s called the “Bear Brook Murders” and occurred in Allenstown, New Hampshire. A local reporter made a podcast about it and included later updates as more information emerged about the crime. That podcast was the inspiration for the idea that they found a body, and then several years later, someone finds the other body, practically in the same spot. And then they realize it was there all along...

Another podcast, that I plan on listening to soon, is called “In the Red Clay: Durham.” My all time favorite podcast that I’ve listened to for years, is “Writing Excuses” with Brandon Sanderson. 

Also, thank you for realizing that there are three different genres being juggled in TPATL! I’m writing the crime plot as suspense, the stalker plot as a thriller, and the relationship plot as a romance. It’s possible I’ve bitten off more than I can chew… but I get so bored without a challenge in my life… so yeah. It’ll all work out in the end. Trust the process! 

As for a dog that Lloyd might get, I’ve been kicking around adding a dog to the plot. It might happen, it might not. I haven’t decided.

What I imagine is that Lloyd, being slightly paranoid, would want to get a protection dog for Princess. On occasions when he has to travel for work, he wouldn’t want her to be alone. So, he asks Zach to contact an ex-SEAL who now trains dogs. Lloyd meets the trainer, who introduces him to an old-fashioned German Shepherd with a sable coat and intelligent eyes. Her name is Freya and she’s only two, but she’s well trained and very sweet. Lloyd is a bit concerned at how sweet she is, until he watches the owner put on the bite suit. Freya in action is… impressive. Terrifying, but impressive. 

He happily pays the $60,000 fee to purchase her. 

Princess immediately gets Freya a pink collar and matching sweater, crushing Lloyd’s dream of owning an intimidating protection dog. He ends up with a cuddly, spoiled, bed hog, who snores like an old man. Worse, she thinks the sun rises and sets because Princess asks it to. Lloyd ends up relegated to the bottom rank in the pack. He may have bought the animal, but it’s Princess who really owns her. 

The only good thing is that Lloyd has an exuberant running companion at six in the morning. In reality, he loves Freya just as much as Princess does. He’s amused at how they took to each other and he adores that Freya follows her mistress around the house like a velcro dog. And he feels better about going away on business trips when Freya is guarding the house. 

But he replaces the pink collar with a nice brown leather collar at the first opportunity. Freya’s a protection dog first, and a pet second - this is a hill Lloyd will die on. He didn’t pay sixty grand for her to parade around in a pink collar like a Barbie doll. Image is everything, okay? A protection dog has to at least look the part.

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Freya's Collar, as purchased by Princess. It's vegan leather and handmade by a small business.

Lloyd replaces it with an equivalent, purchased in brown and fashioned from real leather. He argues that vegan leather is made of plastic, so it's more environmentally friendly to buy something that won't last into the next millennium in a landfill.

#penguin replies #bear brook murders #tw: murder #lloyd hansen imagine #the princess and the lawyer: ask #the princess and the lawyer #lloyd hansen #lloyd x princess #lloyd hansen x princess

[khaleesiofalicante]

Not exactly a quote but I think you would love it anyway: "A writer is just someone who forces what's living in their head to pay rent"

Do you think its ok to make me cry at 2 a.m with this??? 😭😭I told my family I had a headache and I wanted to go to sleep earlier, then I started reading this chapter and I didnt even think I would finish it bc I was actually sleepy...

And the last thing I knew was me crying at the end of this jdhdjdjdks

Dont worry, I didnt have classes today!! Yey!!

I kneel before one godness and that is Jia Penhallow 😌

"I’m here for you, Alec. Maybe not in all the ways you expect me. But I’m still here.” I mean it does feels great seeing him try..

And Alec is a fixer. He just needs to know what’s wrong so he can fix it. The parallel to this and Magnus saying he would hate if Alec thinks he needs to fix him... SCREAMING

The effortless love between them.💙💙💙

“Are you sure?” Magnus asks. “It worked on the senator’s son.” I mean... He is not wrong...

Jace is so in love kdhdkdjdodk

The florist be like: Something lgbt just happened to me...

I'm love my two in love dumbasses but the 'I’ll make it worth it. I promise' is just🥺🥺🥺

Because apparently, you can't just draw shapes and shit on their little faces. They want specific shit.  No shit Sherlock!!!

“You look like a butterfly.” She gasps at that. “Really?” “Really,” Alec grins. “You wanna fly?” NOT ME CRYING OVER THIS 😭😭 ITS SO ADORABLE BUT I ALSO FEEL SAD JDJDKDJK

“You are the opposite of manageable,” Shut up Alec, you love her!!!

Luca is so wise ngl. Also I love how, even tho it was really hard, Magnus did put his health first and knew that he wasn’t in the right headspace to get a baby. I will protect this man ok?!?

"The issue is not knowing where to draw the line. The issue is not understanding where they stop and where you begin.” THIS>>>

The reason of him wearing glasses😭😭

Clary 🤝 me.

Our love for wine :)

"We need to find a short lady! Like Aunt Clary." poor Clary putting up with all of their jokes jdhsjsj

“I like the name Brooke,” David smiles and then gasps dramatically. “What if she can’t pronounce the letter R and calls herself Book? We have a baby called Book!”

Max giggles at that. “You’re cute.”

David bops his nose. “You’re cuter.”

“You know,” Clary says. “If those two don’t get together when they are older, Jace might throw a fit.”

MY HEART CANT HANDLE THIS OK??? SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP😭

Clace rights only😎

I thought this was like when they were still kids but then the trip to South Africa was mentioned and I realized the were older and that the divorce is not so far away and I wanted to scream and-

"Do none of you know how genetics and reproduction work?” soryy Rafe, I skipped those classes... it wasn’t my fault!! they were boring!!

Mavid>>>>

“We tell them the truth,” Magnus replies. “And hope they understand. Otherwise, we have failed as parents.” EXACTLY THIS

I hate the damage control the have to do😭

They are not punishing them. They are mourning. Mourning someone who doesn’t exist. Mourning someone they never met. Am I crying? Yes. But I think we all did..

“Bapak is sorry." Holy shit this line was the one that hurted the most😭😭😭

All the videos he is watching are making me emo🥺🥺 the one with the water fight, THE ONE WITH MAX AND DAVID, THE TIKTOK CHALLENGE HOLY SHIT💙💙💙

We stan Elyaas. Just a friendly reminder

“Great,” Alec grins. “So, I thought I’d share some things with you that I find very sexy.”

“Magnus Bane!” someone yells.

“Magnus Lightwood-Bane,” Alec corrects with a wink. “And yes, my husband will always be on top of that list. But let’s talk about some other stuff.”

THIS MAN ISTG-

YES. WE NEED TO GIVE A FUCK!!!

Not him rewinding the video to Magnus Lightwood-Bane🥺🥺

Peter and Asmodeus are both pieces of shit!!!

It’s easier for him to love himself when he knows someone else is doing it too. I relate a little to much to this quote...

“Someone once told me the right man won’t care,” JEM AND TESSA, JEM AND TESSA, JEM-

The endless love they find within each other to give to their children. Why does this Timeline feels so nostalgic?? 🥺🥺

“There are parents who try to do better and there are parents who don’t. That’s it." Louder for everyone to hear!!!!

“Edom is my Alexander.” You really cant love more than this, huh??

“It wasn’t that bad,” she smiles. “I had a friend who came with me for moral support.”

“Ah,” Magnus says. “I hear he is dashing.”

“More like deranged,” she corrects.

Dont @ me but I love their dynamic ok?!?! Their friendship is kinda unique but it really is beautiful💙

Song rec: In The Stars by Benson Boone. Kinda tlnd Malec vibes but also lbaf malec vibes when Alec dies

Ilyy. Byeee💚

Lmao the song rec 😂😂😭😭😭😭😭 (literally)

Here is a tiktok for you. When Rafe finds out about mavid 🤭

#tlnd #I loved the quote it made me very 😎😎😎

[elaurianwellness]

A sample of the kind of thing I create, hoping to show folk that wellness therapies and practices can be fun and tailored to your own interests.

One of my goals with Elaurian is to expand what wellness therapies look like. Affirmations can be geeky and specific and all about your interests. Meditations can be set on a starship, or in Narnia or through the eyes of your favourite animal. Massage can be performed to drum and bass or Garth Brooks or AC/DC (but not in my case to The Smiths or Morrisey, I have to protect my own wellbeing too!)

I have Star Trek and Avatar The Last Airbender affirmations coming soon, any suggestions gratefully received......

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ID - On a green background in black writing...

Tolkien inspired affirmations - Not everyone finds affirmations helpful and not everyone who uses them finds them all helpful, take what you need from these!

I will let myself cry when I need to, for not all tears are an evil

I celebrate a simple life wherever and whenever possible

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future

To help make a merrier world I choose to value food and cheer and song over hoarded gold

If all we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us then I choose to do good

“Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt” I will trust to hope and keep it alive

Sharing a burden is often the best way to carry it, I will allow others to help me as I would help them

“It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.”

Even in the darkness there is light, I am grateful for the things that bring light to my darkness

I will be my own Samwise Gamgee when need be

All that is gold does not glitter, I trust my instincts but also stay ready to change my mind

“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised”, doing the right thing is worth it even if no one ever knows about it

As Boromir teaches, we all make mistakes, it takes real strength to admit it and try to make amends

“Even the very wise cannot see all ends” - sometimes a decision does not end up the way I thought it would and that’s ok

Like Frodo I will not shy away from doing what is necessary, and I will ask for and accept what help I need to do it

#Lord of the Rings #Tolkien #Affirmations #Neuroqueering Wellness #Wellness Therapies #Geekery #Geek Affirmations #Geeky Wellness #Neuroqueer Wellness #Neuroqueer

[beanghostprincess]

Adding on to generalized chronic pain issues, specifically Devil fruit users-

The human body is about 60% water.

There's water in bone too, sorry Brook, no saving yourself there.

DF users have to keep up on hydration, but what if their inability to tolerate water includes ANY kind of water.

Luffy v Crocodile last fight in Alabasta, fighting with his blood - it affected him.

Tears? Big impacts.

Humidity? Rain? Storms? The affects are relatively minor but they are Still There. Most DF users, after an overexposure to water/rain/heavy humidity, will at best have a slight headache. At worst? Those old wives tales of staying out in the rain leading to sickness are REAL.

With my Buggy obsession, I am leaning heavily into impacts to him and those around him. So Buggy's immune system is WACKED out, both bc hus nervous system never quite got with the program of his powers and genetic predisposition. It's one of the reasons he got sick just before Laugh Tale. Fevers weren't uncommon for him AT ALL which is why none of the other Rogers were very concerned.

Shanks, though? He knew. He and Buggy had a whole ass SYSTEM for dealing with it. ((A system he drunkenly regaled Mihawk with often enough for the swordsman to have it committed to memory.))

Buggy studies medicine a bit, and so any Devil fruit users on Karai Bari have a specialty medicine made specifically with their abilities, biology, etc, in mind - including Crocodile. He doesn't let them suffer alone, bc he knows how it is and he refuses to let any of HIS be subjected to that.

Buggy just also doesn't reach out himself when he isn't doing well - enter Mihawk being like "Hello, I - stop screaming - I brought you your tea. Shanks waxed poetic about your teas for hours. Yes, I am aware of the time. No, I do not care that you are under dressed. Lay back down. I brought medicine for your headache."

Cue goth swordsman awkwardly going through the motions of caring for a sick, needy but very hesitant clown. And eventually he even finds the other... rather cute, all sleepy and smiling and soft spoken.

Gross.

Crocodile eventually catches on and swings by, intending to bully Buggy a bit, but then he ALSO get charmed and reminded of the balms for his scars, the specialty drinks Buggy had made for him, and he just... can't.

It becomes p normal when Karai Bari has a higher humidity level or rain incoming for even the regular, standard officers to remind the DF users among them to take it easy, not push it, and it's silly and over the top bc they can't he expected to do anything less.

((Bonus silly idea, Buggy is out helping with muscle work before a big storm hits, even the typical human mercs can feel the moisture in the air, and one dude just. Scoops Buggy up, all sunshine smiles like "let us handle this, Chairman Buggy! Someone as incredibly kind and courageous as yourself can rest easy with us here!"

Buggy is both flattered, offended and flustered in one go. Flattered bc "oh they DO care...", offended bc this guy did NOT just baby him did he???, and flustered bc aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBeingHeldHELP?????

Croc would either choke on his cigar or just scoop buggy up from the other guy like "i got this, carry on"

Mihawk thought would probably shatter his wine glass, expressionless, and grab n go.

No they are NOT jealous, no they did NOT think the blush was cute on their clown- THE CLOWN, no, everyone shut up, the rain is getting to their heads, fuck off.))

This is awesome. The whole concept about DF users being affected by regular water too is great because it just adds more angst to the whole thing and it becomes more of a risk to eat the fruits. Gonna skip directly to the Cross Guild thing and say that I am SO soft and weak for Croc and Mihawk to end up smitten by Buggy somehow when they weren't planning on it. And they're so protective and take care of him and,,,, That's their boyfriend idc idc idc.

#my beloveds #they're so silly #i absolutely love cross guild asks #i am sorry for the lack of passion in this one i woke up at 6 am to go to work and i am tireeeed #but i absolutely love this idea #one piece #buggy the clown #dracule mihawk #sir crocodile #cross guild

[takato1993]

What I watched in January!!

January was a very positive month for movies that I watched mostly on tubi but I found a few dvds in my grandparents house that i had not watched yet. gonna be honest been battling being sick and cough medicine puts me to sleep very easily so i watched most of these while half asleep and most of them deserve a rewatch

The Blob (1988) 7/10

I know i am not alone in this opinion but the 90s version of The Blob is my favorite version.

Brain Damage 4/10

The parasite puppet monster is low budget but a very fun character and the way it attaches and injects it's victims is actually a really nice practical effect. now as for the plot it is the most unsubtle and dumb drugs bad police violence good plot but with an accidental pro suicide message. also has a weird amount of lore and backstory.

Pulse (2006) 6/10

western remake of an asian movie but the vibe kind of check out on this one. plus the original was not available.

The Barn 5/10

i am a chaotic person by nature but when it comes to horror movies and Halloween lore i enjoy the internal rules. the aesthetic and plot of this one don't cut it for me tho.

Wizards of The Lost Kingdom 3/10

don't let my low rating fool you this very well may be a must watch for the sword and sorcery genre.

this movie is a mish mash of extremely low budget childrens fantasy film, sfw clips from much more violent and sexual fantasy films, and one weirdly expensive looking insect woman monster that appears for 2 minutes for no reason

Bad Moon 6/10

bad moon is a very good werewolf movie I get how it might not have stuck the landing for a lot of people but it deserves a place on more top 10 werwolf movie lists

Witchery 5/10

like David Hasselhoff? Like foreign films? neutral on both how about a bunch of old crone style witches killing and torturing people in very thematic ways?

Black Roses 4/10

not going to lie when I start a horror movie and the Troma logo pops up it makes my fight or flight instinct kick in now.

the Void 8/10

Mirror Mirror 5/10

Reign of Fire 6/10

my silly child self avoided this film for some dumb reasons. anyway it is a pretty good movie my only criticism is the dragons needed way more screen time. but i understand the limitations and they probably would not have looked good if they stayed on screen much longer.

the Axiom 6/10

Tales of Terror 7/10

one of the best Edgar Allen Poe horror anthology films. Vincent Price and Peter Lorre always go well in Poe stories.

Nightbeast 5/10

as a child i remember watching a movie about an extremely violent and murderous creature with big teeth and maybe horns that i though was bigfoot or some other ape. i thought maybe it was this film but i am still unsure

Centipede! 5/10

I think one big centipede instead of many less big centipedes was an odd choice.

Attack the Block (2011) 7/10

this might be one of my favorite alien invasion movies. Like Gordon Ramsay and Julian Sands ( hope they find him safe btw) this movie is immune to being criticized for it's British nature

Memories (1995) 7/10

another step down the rabbit hole of beautifully animated anime anthology films that i think are by the same people that did Akira.

the stories were not as memorable as Robot Carnival but some of them were very good. can't wait to find more like this.

Jack Brooks Monster Slayer 6/10

this is a fun movie about not holding in your emotions until you explode and using your rage constructively. title could be misleading as it is in theory mostly backstory as he does not channel his rage into slaying monsters until the last 10 minutes or so.

Shakma 5/10

I almost always feel bad when an animal is hurt in a movie but I do actually really enjoy " man vs nature" genre of horror films. there is also a very strange and kind of roleplaying game going on for part of the movie.

the Client 6/10

2 young boys witness a suicide and some mafia secrets and one of them seeks out the protection of a lawyer, the lawyer is a woman with her own tragic backstory so they spend a lot of the movie shifting back and forth from bonding to fighting with each other while the mob and the crooked cops are after them.

not my usual type of movie but it was very compelling.

Ghost Ship 6/10

Necropolis 5/10

Nightwish 4/10

the Giant Claw 5/10

I just really enjoy the design of monster in this movie, i won't lie and say i was at all engaged by the plot but the dark matter force field around the monster was also a fun idea.

1408 5/10

the Phantom Empire 4/10

do you like dominant women in leather outfits? cave women? cave dwelling cannibals that look kind of like Morlocks from the time machine movies? great watch this movie.

now i will say this one is kind of boring and is mostly just walking and running around in a big cavern.

20 Million Miles to Earth 6/10

One of the few Ray Harryhausen movies I had not watched yet and I am very glad to be closer to watching them all

Beyond The Black Rainbow 5/10

the Monster 6/10

how dare this movie reflect some of my own unresolved emotional trauma. monster could have used a little more screen time subtlety is great but I like visuals.

Splinter 6/10

these parasite infected zombies have spikes and other nasty tricks a fun horror movie all around.

#film #movies #horror movies #fantasy movies #what i watched #tubi

[withfeelingthistime2232]

Brook

“The kitchen was my favorite place, it was beautifully crafted and warm, i always was a busy body back home but really i just think the kitchen it's the heart of a home, meals, conversations, celebrations, holidays, i love when a floor plan has a door into the kitchen since your husband or your father could walk right in after a long day of work and you get to see each other after such a long time apart……now I live in a…a shitty studio pan, it feels so isolating, everything's out in the open…and no one comes home anymore.”

“What happened to your family's home?”

“The bank had to take it- while I was in protective custody, my brother couldn't make the payments, it’s sad my son can’t see where I grew up but I thought it would be nice to live with his uncle, but he doesn't seem to come home….”

“How about your son? How does he seem to be adjusting?” “As well as im fairing i guess” she chuckles, and The Therapist smiles making a note in a small notebook as she finds something to do with her hands

This is another one of the interesting circumstances The Therapist has to encounter which isn't out of the usual but this being so public is a new hurdle. Her and her face seems to have been plastered on every paper and news station for the past three weeks now , even if they have no new info to work on that doesn't seem to stop the influx of “fake news” that seems to cloud the topic.

Stories of Abduction and sex trafficing, all sorts of torture on this poor christian girl warping her memory has become the new boogyman story to warn kids about stranger danger. But talking to her seems to be quite the contrary.

“What do you miss most about the life you were living?” “....” “No wrong answers here” “I miss them of course…” “And did you ever think you were in any danger?” “Never!” she says with a bit of bite behind her words, like she was tired of answering this for the hundredth time “Then I believe you- but let's get into where we need to be- why you? Not that I don't think that you're special but I think, why not your friend? Why not your brother or a complete stranger?”

“i-....I.. um..” she seems flabbergasted from the change in topic

“Or maybe none of this is even a problem maybe life right now is hard it's hard to integrate into the real world after living in paradise, otherwise they wouldn't call it paradise” “....am I being tested?” “Maybe- why else are you in my care?” the clock on the desk rings singling the end of their session she stands and thanks The Therapist and he walks her out to the room, her son is playing with another child around his age a man sits in the chair- a thought crosses their mind about adding a play wing or at least someone to watch children during visits.

Brook smiles at the man and thanks himgreatfully and he smiles back as they exchange kids. As they make their way back into their office a thought crosses their mind about the children- it's a bit strange how there seems to be two Patients that have children in the middle of things.

Then a note appears slightly singed at the edges and smelling of fire, and honestly it's not surprising.

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Brook is a lovely woman, a lovely mother and father with a less agreeable brother in a beautiful christian home. Brook was homeschooled as a child along with her brother and later transitioned to a catholic school. From what I can tell it's the perfect home, the perfect life and I'm sure she’s managed to be a perfect wife and mother from the morals she was shown at an early stage of her life. I will say socially she has been guarded which can cause problems in later development and after recent events that's probably the least of her worries.

Brook has been missing for twenty some odd years, abducted while walking home from a sleepover that went sour, * a friend who has also gone missing not to long ago strangely enough* She says she doesn't remember much of what’s happened during that sleepover but who can remember petty arguments as a child? I can barely remember most of the books i've read this month alone let alone some fickle id gotten into during my youth.

The whole story is deeply religious, however, I have no problems with religious patients as I have come to terms with the reality that I've been pressed into so why am I not to believe in an angel swooping in from the heavens to save the day?, an angle willing to defy god no less?

Brook has said to have spent most of her days in solitude, but pleasurable solitude, much like a place of heaven tucked away from prying eyes a house that had everything a good christian girl could think of, and for years she has surrounded herself with books and baking and a small garden to look at during meals and tea, a beautiful grand piano that they learned to play.

A life she could have with one condition

Apparently she has never seen this Angel, funny isn't it? A blindfold with every interaction, every conversation, every meal and love making and whatnot was spent with blindness. Ha this brings that whole Love is Bling saying to a new light

I was prepaid to go into this with a classic forgiving your captor syndrome but there were things that seems to link up that made my gut turn

The first thing, the sleepover- she writes it off but this only just makes her another poor unfortunate fool that got caught up in The Cruel Joke, the friend was none other then Sadie Lakewood, another one of your Patients in fact it was your first one and her father was so pleased with your results he just keeps coming back for your services, but why Brook? If all of this was to really have happened and to take everything at face value then, it isn't really Brook that he wants answers for is it?

Marriage and a child, well those are some big fingerprints to leave behind, but if you go through all this trouble to hide something you love from god why drop her back on the doorstep? Unless you weren't hiding her from god?

I have some theories but theories aren't what make this job work, i need answers and with only a few sessions left there needs to be a name on that paper

#My writing #Writing commissions #writing #horror #horror stories

[marjaystuff]

Elise Cooper interviews Catherine Bybee

When It Falls Apart

D’Angelos Book 2

Catherine Bybee

Montlake Pub

June 21st, 2022

When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee has her venturing into a new genre.  Instead of suspense this one is a relationship story.  Anyone who has an elderly parent will be able to relate to this novel.  As parents get older their children must deal with the emotional and physical illnesses.  But as with this story, what if the parent was not the supportive or caring type? 

This plot is loosely based on Bybee’s own family dynamics.  She, as with the main character Brooke, feels the responsible obligation of a child to their parent. Brooke gets a call that her father has been rushed to the hospital. Knowing she must be close to him, she picks up and decides to move to California, leaving behind a relationship that went nowhere in Seattle. After her father recovered, she moved him to an assisted living facility.  

After dropping him off, Brooke randomly ends up at a restaurant in San Diego’s Little Italy.  Here readers will experience the ocean breeze and smells as well as the tastes and community of Little Italy. At the eatery, she meets the D’Angelo family after saving the child Franny from a mishap.  The father Luca, who is also the chef, comes out to thank Brooke. Then Luca’s mother offers to rent her the top floor of the apartment. 

Franny, Brooke, and Luca all have something in common.  Brooke had a bad mother, no father, and grew up unhappy. Luca lost his wife and Franny lost her mother when she abandoned them.  

The D’Angelos become the quintessential Italian American family. They love and support each other and extend it to Brooke.  Luca is undeniably drawn to her and becomes very protective, making sure she eats and is there to help her clean out her dad’s condo. Understanding how Franny feels, Brooke becomes her surrogate mother. Through Franny, Luca and Brooke draw closer becoming captivated with each other. 

With this story Bybee does not disappoint and makes the genre transition flawlessly. There are heartbreaking and heartwarming moments.  It has family love, support, and acceptance intertwined with some romance.

 Elise Cooper:  You changed genres with this book. Fiction writing versus suspense?

Catherine Bybee:  Right now, I want to write what I feel needs to be written. I am always trying to grow as a writer and not be stagnant. But there is a high in writing suspense, especially with a kick-ass character. When writing this type of book, I can look inside myself and realize there are other people that have gone through the same thing. 

EC: The book is about a family. Did the relationship with your dad influence this book?

CB:  I felt it is time to write about this. I love my father…BUT.  I need to take care of him.  It is tough.  I must find a balance between taking care of him and my quality of life. I will make sure his needs are taken care of and sometimes hang out with him. He was proud of my accomplishments. Up until my dad’s last illness he read every book I had written. The last book he read was Changing the Rules.  It took him six months to read, and he could not tell me anything about it. He was losing his cognitive ability to grasp onto things. To love him unconditionally, I need to put boundaries surrounding our relationship. 

EC:  How much of the father in the book is your father?

CB:  80% because I sugar-coated my dad. Typical of those in the sixties.  When the relationship with the mother disappeared, he walked away from the children and never looked back. He was a complete dead-beat dad who I did not meet until I was thirteen years old, like the father in the book. He is very selfish and showed up when he thought it was convenient. 

EC:  What is based on your dad?

CB:  Everyone loved my dad and the dad in the book. But, just as with Brooke the dads rub us the wrong way. My dad was married five times but the father in the book was married four. They both are cantankerous, self-centered, and never took responsibility.  The scene in the book is true where my dad did buy a car in the middle of Covid. I also bought him a condo, which he did not take care of, the house was trashed. I did go to the dealer and made sure they stopped charging the monthly payments. The abundance of the coin plastic containers with random change was also true. The letters I had written him were found as with Brooke, where we both looked for acceptance.

EC: How would you describe Brooke?

CB: Loyal, has resentment, dedicated, a good daughter, independent, and feisty.  She is unapologetically honest with everyone. She knows and owns her truth, what is right and wrong.  Brooke and I have a lot in common. The difference is that she is taking the responsibility for her life earlier than I did. We both step up to the plate and drop everything for our father. 

EC:  How would you describe Luca?

CB:  The perfect hero because he is a good man.  She needed to see a man who was a positive role model. He is caring, charming, cautious, and a good listener.  He is 100% loyal to his family. His daughter comes first.

EC:  How about the relationship?

CB:  She gets from him unconditional consideration.  They brought out in each other personalities that were oppressed. He helps Brooke to realize that family are not necessarily those you were born into. 

EC:  What role did the daughter Franny play in all of this?

CB: Innocent child who should have her childhood.  There were times in the book Brooke helped her respond to an overwhelming feeling of emotions. She is Franny’s mouth.  Brooke identified with her.  She plays Brooke at a younger role.  They have in common that both were abandoned by a parent. Every child that was abandoned by a parent wants that parent to come back in the worst way.  She gave Brooke and Luna a commonality. 

EC:  What about the Italian culture?

CB:  I spent a lot of time in Italy and in San Diego’s Little Italy.  The culture is very family based with meals intended to be long, enjoyable, and loud. Food is a big part of the culture. I never had a loyal family like the D’Angelos.  It was nice to play into the world of this big, loving structure.  They have a community where they keep their traditions and accept everyone into their world.  There is a big support system, to be around people they want to identify with. 

EC:  The ocean played a role in the book?

CB:  The ocean is my Zen.  San Diego has a brilliant climate and temperature, the ocean breeze.  It helps someone center with its tranquility. Mountains and a lake do not do it for me like the ocean does.

EC:  Next book?

CB:  The next book has Chloe, Luca’s sister, and Dante.  The title is Be Your Everything, coming out in November. I am thinking of writing a Richter novella. I would love to volley with suspense and women’s fiction, but I must keep myself focused with one series at a time.

THANK YOU!!

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Top Reads 2020 Fanfiction

I started reading Harry Potter fanfiction this year (thanks to Tik Tok) and these stories I’ve read keep me up at night because I cannot stop thinking about them. 

#1- Manacled by @senlinyu

This is story is a MASTERPIECE. I cannot express how many times I’ve read and thought about this story. The way Hermione loves Draco and Draco loves Hermione is unbeatable. Hermione is a literal boss bitch in this story and my favorite Hermione in everything I’ve read. The build up, the tension, the CHEMISTRY; it is the best thing I have ever read. I could write a whole damn brook report on this story and be proud of it. This story is just... ugh *ultimate chefs kiss*.

#2- Rights and Wrongs series by @lovesbitca8 

The Right Thing To Do, All the Wrong Things, and The Auction are my absolute favorite pieces of writing ever. Draco Malfoy in this series is my horny king, and the best Draco in everything I’ve read. The Auction has a special place in my heart because of hard Hermione works to stay alive and keep the Malfoys alive, as well. All the characters in each story are so well written, especially the Malfoys, and I cannot express how in love I am with each little plot detail and connection between the stories.   

#3- Remain Nameless by @heyjude19-writing

I recently read this story and I cannot get enough of it. This is first fic I’ve read with a wedding scene (two scenes!!) and I cannot put it in words of how perfect it is. This story is all about the love Draco and Hermione have for each other, and it has set such unrealistic expectations for me...ugh. Every chapter had me smiling like an idiot and I could not put it down. 

#4- Cruel and Beautiful World by Lena Phoria 

I am so happy that Lena Phoria turned this fanfiction into a book, but nothing beats the original characters in this story. The way I fell in love with all the characters (except Voldemort, gross) is immaculate. This story deals with a lot of trauma and heavy topics, but the plot and the characters are just too good. Draco is a sweetheart and absolutely whipped for Hermione, but they need each other. I have never laughed so hard while reading a dark AU fic, and this story made my abs hurt. Definitely one to read.

#5- All You Want by @senlinyu

Holy shit. This story has the best smut I have ever read. The way senlinyu describes what's happening to Alpha Draco and Omega Hermione during sex makes me laugh out loud. It is so so good and so so sexy. It is such a fun story to read, and that’s why I love it so much. 

#6- Breath mints / Battle Scars by @onyx-and-elm

This story is the definition of toxicity, but honestly, it’s still so good. Both Hermione and Draco are changed after the war, and they fall in love by rage, sex, and protection of one another. Hermione does not give a single damn about what people may say about her, and Draco just wants her to be happy (although it does take a while for him to see what that really means). Plot and characters are amazing, and the ending is *chefs kiss*.

#7- Isolation by Bex-chan 

The first Dramione fanfiction I’ve ever read, and it has a very special place in my heart. I didn’t think I would like reading Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger fanfiction, but this story changed my mind and led to my spiral of reading such amazing stories. Such an amazing read, and I love seeing Draco grow into a man that Hermione deserves and loves. This story is iconic.

#8- Hunted by Bex-chan

Another superb story by Bex-chan. A Romance/Mystery story after the war and Draco and Hermione fall in love... hard. They are great together and the plot is amazing. This story is another iconic one for me.

#9- Love and Other Misfortunes by @senlinyu

Another great piece of work from the Queen herself, senlinyu. Draco is so stubborn it hurts, but it’s okay because Hermione is there to save the day (duh). Love these two and the romance between them in this story. Also, Veela Draco with wings and fangs is too much for me. Not that it’s important or anything, but the smut level is through the roof. Love it.

#10- Bring Him to His Knees by @willhavetheirtrinkets

Auror Draco and Auror Harry are an iconic duo. I love how intricate Draco is in this story, and how his past still very much affects his present, but Hermione helps him a lot, and it shows just how much they care for each other. Hermione and Draco dance around each other until they realize *wait* they have feelings for each other! It is not complete yet, but I do check every week or so for updates because it has a good murder mystery plot and a fabulous Dramione. 

#11- The Risk-Reward Ratio by MissiAmphetamine

War fic, and honestly one of my favorite ones. Draco sucks up his pride and goes to the Order for help, and Hermione is the only one who truly excepts him. Draco is a stubborn bastard in this story, but he makes up for it. The scenes are so real, and neither character is perfect, but you’ll see how far they are willing to go for each other. 

#12- The Just World Fallacy by MissiAmphetamine

Sequel to The Risk-Reward Ratio, and this one is tough. Still so good, but deals with torture, PTSD, rape, and more heavy topics. The love that still stands between Draco and Hermione even after all that they have been through together is beautiful. I love this story, and I love seeing how each character grows into their own person while during a war.

#13- Broken by @inadaze22

I have never cried so much while reading a story. This story made ME feel broken because Hermione is quite literally shattered, but so is Draco. It’s a story that makes you feel so many things at once and it is beautiful. Super slow-burn, but in the end, Hermione and Draco are meant to be together. 

#14- This World or Any Other series by @olivieblake

Clean and Marked are incredible stories with a rollercoaster twist. I love each character in this series, and the love that Hermione has for Draco, and vice versa, is the most powerful thing in this universe. The relationship starts with a potion assignment and just extends through there. I love their characters so much alongside the secondary characters and it makes the story so interesting. 6th year Hogwarts and continues with the war, but Draco and Hermione are always there for each other no matter what. 

#15- The Eagles Nest by HeartOfApsen

Ravenclaw Draco and Hermione, 8th year, and Alchemy. This story is so complex, and I couldn’t stop reading it. I love both Draco and Hermione and how they work to settle a problem together. Also seeing all the secret rooms in Hogwarts was another compelling aspect of the story that I loved. They know they need each other, and them being nerds and all, school is what brings them together in the end.

#16- Almost Perfect, Almost Yours by BelleOfSummer

I could not put down this story. No matter how much it angered me, and no matter how much I wanted to throw my laptop at the wall, I couldn’t stop reading. The plot is so interesting where Hermione is raised by a Pureblood family, but she was adopted from muggles, so she is Muggleborn. All the while her and Draco fall in love through their teen years and go through a war together. Hermione is a bad bitch and Draco is whipped (maybe not in a good way). They experience so much together, and in the end, you learn to love them for who they are.

#17- The Green Girl by @colubrina

Hermione is sorted into Slytherin and makes all new friends that do not include Harry Potter or Ronald Weasley. I freaking love this story because Hermione is a literal Queen, and the story itself is so well written. I don’t usually read T-rated works, but I could not put this one down because it has such an interesting plot.

#18- Erised Effect by @adaprix

Smut, smut, and more smut with such a cute plot. I love little Hermione as a bad bitch and big dick Draco as a little softy. I was hooked from the first chapter and it was so crazy. The sex scenes in this are just... *fans self*. This story is a rollercoaster of smut, but Draco and Hermione are my all time favs in this.

#19- Every Day, a Little Death by @lovesbitca8

Draco tries everything to satisfy Hermione, and when I say everything, I mean everything. Such a cute story with such a cute relationship. Hermione doesn’t mean to fall in love, but alas, Draco is a sex God and it was inevitable. I love this story!

#20- Crimson with a Silver Lining by Lady Cailan

A dark AU where Draco is mesmerized by Hermione and her will to stay alive. Their love is so strong, but alas, Draco is a stubborn bastard. This story is an emotional rollercoaster and another story where I could not put it down. Also *spoiler* some family drama going on throughout the story. 

#21- Bond by MrBenzedrine89

*fans self* again because this story is incredible. Love the smut, love the club, love the love between Draco and Hermione. Super interesting details in this story with Draco, Hermione, and the infamous Bond club. Loved reading this story.

I fell down a rabbit whole of Dramione stories this year, and it made me ignore everything I had to in my life just to read them. I can’t wait to see more stories this year and procrastinate my life by reading these stories!

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