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Cinderella rewrite where Cinderella’s father is an unusually successful fisherman due to his secret friendships with the shy and mysterious mermaids, successful enough to attract a moderately wealthy and ambitious bride with two daughters. Once he dies, her stepmother, determined to make sure her daughters inherit the fishing business as dowries by marrying before Cinderella, forbids her from going out on the fishing boats or into town and makes sure she spends as much of her time as possible doing drudgework, hauling offal and cleaning fish. When the Prince’s ball comes around, an important occasion for young women to make good connections, the stepmother forbids her from going, telling her that she needs to get the latest salmon catch gutted and ready for sale instead.
Cinderella’s mermaid godmother calls upon her people to clean the fish and gifts her a dress and shoes of shimmering fish scales that wreathe her in rainbows under the moonlight. She makes an impression on the Prince at the ball so strong that he immediately falls in love with her, and when she’s forced to flee before her stepmother notices her (no masquerade mask or dancing rainbows will disguise her from her own family at close range), the Prince is left with only a delicate fish leather slipper left on the front steps to try to find her again.
He goes around the houses, seeking the owner of the slipper, but Cinderella is once again working in the fish sheds. He stepmother, desperate and determined and having found Cinderella’s other shoe that very morning, realises what has happened and takes a knife to the feet of her prettiest daughter, telling the prince that she suffered an injury that very morning but those are definitely her shoes, see, here’s the other one, and they still fit.
The daughter is pretty and witty and charming, and while the Prince doesn’t feel the same spark and instant sense of connection that he did at the party, he reasons that she’s overwhelmed and in pain and once she’s healed, all will be well. There are no birds to whisper of blood in the shoe -- the Prince has seen the bandaged feet already -- and the daughter slips on the shoes (the only shoes she has that will fit her, now,) and accompanies him to the palace.
But the stepmother is no doctor, and by the time the Prince gets her to the palace doctors, it’s too late -- his beloved has contracted an infection in her feet from the shoe leather, made unclean in its travels. She will survive -- it is an infection of a common filth of fish and birds, one that the doctors have potions for for the occasions where dangerously cooked food causes outbreaks -- but in her raving, she confesses the whole scheme to the Prince who, furious, returns to the village to find the girl he truly fell in love with, the girl hidden from him.
“Oh, yeah, the fish cleaner,” the villagers shrug. “We don’t see her around very much, she’s probably in the sheds. Her family calls her Salmonella.”
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PAC/ Who is your FS and your relationship dynamic 💖
Hi my loves and welcome to this new pac!💕 Today we'll check details about your FS and how your relationship will be when you are finally together. My FS pacs and personal readings are focused in the love of your life, soulmates and twin flame connections, here you'll get glimpses of the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with, this is part of what I do in private Fs readings.
Take a deep breath before choosing your pile, keep what resonates with you and leave what doesn't. You can choose more than one pile if you feel to.
Decks I used: green witch oracle, spirit animal oracle, romance angels oracle, astrodices and my homemade charms
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Pile 1/ Pile 2
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Pile 3/ Pile 4
Pile 1:
~ Details about them:
(Cards: bobcat, swan, eagle, grasshoper/ chili, sweet corn, marjoram)
❤️‍🔥 This person has a magnetic aura, doberman type of beauty in males and siren type in females, they might look a little intimidating on the outside. They are extremely sexy and magnetic without trying, your Fs surely have a big amount of admirers because of their looks, they are also extremely charismatic what makes people feel naturally drawn to them.
❤️‍🔥 They have a deep emotional world, they can get lost in their own feelings and can be guarded with others, have a sharp intuition too. They keep a lot to themselves, I have to warn you that they have a tough shell to avoid pain, they have seen and experienced a lot of ugly things in their past and it takes time for them to open up in emotional terms.
❤️‍🔥 They are into the mysterious aspect of life, they are surely into conspiracy theories or occultism. Somehow they are connected to higher powers, even if they are not aware of this they are very spiritually guided and protected, I'd take it as a sign that your Fs has a good and pure heart regardless of their tough exterior.
❤️‍🔥 They are into adrenaline and risky or extreme activities, maybe they have hobbies that are usually seen as dangerous, I'm seeing motorbikes and martial arts especially. They are into high performance sports as an usual hobby, their physical structure is fit and strong due to all the physical activity they make on a daily basis.
❤️‍🔥 Your Fs is courageous, they don't mind getting in trouble to defend what they believe it's right, they are not scared of confrontation. I feel they have an strong sense of justice, they might get into trouble to defend people that are being treated badly. Surely your FS has an strong temper, very masculine energy for what I'm sensing.
❤️‍🔥 Powerful, confident and protective of their close ones, very dark sense of humor and love for extreme emotions. They have an strong sexual energy too, expect them to be very active and spontaneous in this aspect.
❤️‍🔥 The have a mix of fire and water energies, this is a very intense mix of energies for someone to have, definitely not for the weak. I'm getting Aries, Leo and Scorpio energy from your Fs.
❤️‍🔥 They remind me of Geralt de Rivia or Kaz Brekker from 6 of Crows, they have this natural charm mixed with the mysterious look on the outside. Your Fs might have tattoos too, I see an snake or dragon tattoo on the back or maybe on one arm.
❤️‍🔥 Your Fs feels happy and content with their life right now, their rutine and daily habits are aligned with their wellbeing and they feel satisfied with the direction of their current life. They are working into being more aligned with the thing that makes them feel good, they are releasing toxicity from their life, either it be people, habits, enviroments or patterns.
❤️‍🔥 They are an animal lover, a cat person I'm getting, they are a sweetheart on the inside but they prefer to keep this tender face very secretive. They are extremely loyal but their bad trait is being possesive, if that's not something negative to you just know that your Fs will he obsessed with only you.
~ Dynamic of the relationship:
(Cards: stay optimistic about your love life, let your friends help you, healing family issues/ Astrodices: aquarius, jupiter, 11th house/ Charms: diamond, swallow, star, trisquelion)
I'm getting that you won't like their attitude the first time you meet them, the card of pay attention to the red flags tried to drop a few times before getting the card of healing family issues, so it won't be love at first sight even though they will look very attractive, I'm hearing a phrase I heard to a friend, it says: they are not that handsome to compensate being that much of an asshole 😅. I get with this that you'll be mirroring eachother at first, you will reject them but you both will feel drawn to eachother like you have a magnet pulling you both, if your love story was a book, it would be booktok's favorite, it gives me enemies to lovers vibe lol. The relationship will be filled by passion and fun, they will be the new in your group of friends or you'll be the new in theirs, however it is there are more people involved here but in a good way, it could be that a common friend that introduce eachother too. Ngl, this person will trigger you and awake some emotional issues you haven't solved at the beginning but this will happen to them as well, it wil take patience and the release of control from both of you, let the people you trust give you a helping hand when you need it, you have good people around to rely on or at least you will have them by the moment you meet your Fs. You will feel very attracted to eachother but at the same time is like you two get both on your nerves, I see your FS will love to tease you and see how you respond them, if you are sharp and sassy when someone teases you, your FS will love your comebacks to their comments, it is like you challenge them and they love it, they'll love your charisma too. I honestly see here a lot of personal growth, you'll both will learn a lot about yourselves and the other and this will help you both overcome limitating beliefs or patterns that were holding you back in relationships but also in other areas of your lives.
This relationship might have something unconventional, maybe your dynamic or the way you approach it, it can be a lot of different options for different people but this feels like not following the traditional standards of a relationship, you both will agree in this. You both have a very supportive enviroment, friendships are very present here so I must congrat you not only for finding your divine counterpart but also for having such nice and loving friends too, I'm getting that you are destined to find your soul tribe. There's marriage here, or at least there is a serious commitment, maybe your wedding/commitment is more spiritual than religious but I see some kind of private celebration. For some I'm hearing that you can meet through social media, being very active on this to communicate or maybe your soul mission together involves social media to share something with others. I'm watching two people doing facetime at night to talk about how their day was, ngl maybe this starts as a long distance relationship, maybe your FS has a different cultural background or is from a foreign country, you both might need some time to adapt and understand eachother's perspective of life but after that everything will flow smoothly.
Your Fs is your soulmate, you have met in past lives and you have a divine purpose together in this one, this might be the reason why at first you'll trigger and challenge eachother, to grow in a soul level that align both of you with your soul mission. This relationship is fiery and passionate, you'll encourage eachother to become your best versions and manifest all your dreams, you will love to see the other shine and succeed. Your relationship will be very protected by both of your ancestors and spirit teams, your connection feels spiritual and ethereal like your souls recognize eachother before your mind is able to process it. This totally gives me power couple vibes, I also see some level of fame or public recognition in your relationship in the positive way, like you'll inspire others somehow. I'm seeing angel numbers 444, 1818, a trisquelion, a full moon and a bald eagle, take them as signs when they present to you in any way or form.
Pile 2:
~ Details about them:
(Cards: buffalo, dog, skunk, antelope/ rosemary, geranium, strawberry, lemon)
🍀 Your Fs doesn't have an inch of malice in their body, they are a sweetheart in all their essence, they are romantic, protective and caring. They have this golden light surrounding them that gives me such a warm feeling, like being in a safe and comfortable place around their energy. Btw, they are very attractive
🍀 If pile 1 was a doberman, your Fs is totally a golden retriever, they are lovely to extremes, they are very loved by the people that knows them, they are adorable, the perfect description of a sweetheart, nobody has nothing bad to say against yor Fs. They are highly compassionate with everyone, their beloved ones rely a lot on your Fs when they need advice or help with anything.
🍀 They are an extrovert, they surely love to spend time outside and have a good time with their friends, your FS really gives me fire sign energy. They are a natural lucky person, fortune makes their way into your Fs' life easily and it's mostly because of their optimistic view of life that they attract so much positivity. They believe in karma, destiny and soulmates.
🍀 They are goofy and funny, the one that makes everyone laugh without trying. It feels like is almost impossible to have bad feelings torward your FS because they gain everybody's hearts with their lighthearted personality, everyone has good words to describe your Fs, mostly their closest people that know them in deeper levels.
🍀 They can be a little naive when it comes to other people's intentions, they have this belief that if they treat everyone kindly everyone will be kind to them, they surely have been through some dissapointments due to this trait but they don't seem to mind it. I like their mindset of not letting the evilness of the world mess with their empathy and good heart, they have an strong sense of honor.
🍀 They are hopeful, optimistic and loyal, they are the first to offer a helping hand when anybody is in need. They value loyalty a lot, they might have an inner wound related to betrayals. They are very family oriented, like they want to settle down soon and find the person they want to build a life with, they might be more traditional in terms of relationships.
🍀 If Eddie Munson and Steve Rogers personalities could combine they would materialize as your FS, your FS is very reliable and trustworthy, they love to help others in everything they can and more. I would suggest you to ask them for help even when you don't really need it, it just feels great to them to be helpful and will feel very grateful if you feel you can count on them.
🍀 Damn your Fs is adorable, I think i'm gonna choose this pile too 😂. Their feelings are pure and filled with love, they are kinda of a secret romantic, they might not show it but they love to surprise with kind gestures to their beloved ones. They'll like to embody the gentlemen attitude with you, they'll pamper you with so much love and attention, like they go walking and sees a flower and pick it for you, or the kind that sends you songs or quotes that remind them of you.
🍀 They are learning to set healthy boundaries, I see they are currently in a process of healing where they are cleansing their energies, I feel they are going through an spiritual intervention but they probably are not aware of the divine precense. They might be through a period of purge and they are leaving behind people that were harming them, their bad trait is to be a little of a people pleaser but they are working on it, they just don't want to harm anybody.
🍀 Your Fs is very into physical touch but their main love language is acts of service, they enjoy making other people's lifes easier. They are into pda too, their body language may seem overprotective sometimes, they are the kind of people that would do anything for their person and somehow their thoughts reflect on their body language. Take as signs when you see sequences with number 2, shooting stars, owls or white cats.
~ Dynamic of the relationship:
(Cards: true love, religious factors, retreat, wedding/ Astrodices: libra, neptune, 6th house/ Charms: rose quartz, bouquet, spike, white heart)
I'm getting that you already know who your FS is regardless if you had anything romantic with them in the past or not, they have appeared in your life before but the circumstances weren't the right ones to begin something romantic. Whenever you have coincided, one of you had their energies really unbalanced and the other part was having a deep healing, it was the correct person on the wrong time. You have barely interacted with them, for some of you, I even doubt you have noticed them if you have crossed paths before and this might be some kind of spiritual protection for you, to not crave too much for them and to not distract you from the process you were in. For others on this pile I'm getting that you might be their crush and you don't know it, or maybe they are your crush but you have barely had contact with them and you take it as delulu, however it is the energy around you two feels familiar. You'll both will feel very comfortable with eachother from the first moment you start interacting, this will be your sign to know that you are meant to be together, everything will feel natural and cozy around them, like you can lay and rest after a long run. If there has been any kind of distance or separation, when they are back into your life they will enter it with all the intentions to offer you a serious commitment and telling you clearly that they want a relationship with you, you got the card of wedding so you both surely will get married at some point too that I feel it will be soon after you start dating, I'd say a time lapse of a year after you start your relationship
Your FS is your soulmate, your relationship was meant to happen so there will not be anybody else after you meet them, this is the person you are going to marry and live a happy life together. I'm getting that this will be a very healthy and balanced relationship, you'll be very respectful and compassionate about the other's feelings, this gives me the vibe of thelepatic communication for many of you, especially the ones on this pile who are already in tune with their spiritual nature. There's this energy of healing surrounding your relationship, for both of you your relationship will involve soul healing from past pain and closing karmic cicles, there's no fear here of being misunderstood or judged, it is all understanding and empathy.
Ngl, the charms talk about some opponents to your relationship and the feeling I'm getting is because someone is jealous of the harmony you and your FS share, there's someone who operates through a negative perspective that won't like to see you two happy, for some of you might be your ex or your Fs' ex, for some I see your Fs' ex is the toxic person they are dettaching from. The spike talks about interferences but not something to be worried about, it is just a warning to prevent any bad energy to mess with your relationship, I'd suggest you to keep it private until you decide to formalize, this will help keep bad energies away. Anyway, the rest of the charms are all about love, tbh I think you got all the love charms I got lol, so romance, passion and affection are surely present through all your relationship. This person will want long term commitment and they will make this very clear, I also see they won't have eyes for anybody else but you, you are the love of eachother's life. The overall dynamic of your relationship is give and receive, both of you have generous and kind hearts and your relationship will be a safe place for you two to share all the love you both have in your hearts, you'll take very good care of eachother and I'm very happy for you. If you are open to have children they will become a source of pure happiness and pride for your Fs and you.
Pile 3:
~ Details about them:
(Cards: dolphin, electric eel, nightingale, bear/ tomato, orange, onion, cucumber)
🪐 They give me very aquarius energy, they are a visionary who likes to think outside of the box and dream big, they have high expectations for their future too. This person likes to keep always learning and progressing in life, not the kind who gives up easilly, they give me the vibe of working smart and not that hard because they have this intellectual energy around them
🪐 Their mind is mesmerizing, they are the kind of person you could hear talking for hours and you'd never get tired of them. There's something about their voice or how they express themselves that is hypnotizing for others, they might be air dominant in their natal chart because they have a gift for communication.
🪐 This is my pile of friends to lovers dynamic and I feel it's mostly because your Fs wants to be friendly with you in your first interactions, they'll like you for a relationship from the very first moment but they'll want to make things right for you and give the proper steps without rushing the outcome.
🪐 Your FS is a social and outgoing person, they are very adaptable and versatile when it comes to people but at the same time they know how to keep loyal to themselves. They have a bright and vibrant personality, they are also very funny.
🪐 They are very skillful, I'm getting that they are a lot into technologies and for some, they are really a genius on sciences or maths. I'm also getting that they are into video games or something like that, I see a person with different types of screens in front of them so it gives me the vibe of videogames (but Idk shit about technology o take it as it resonates)
🪐 They are very open minded, they don't like to judge someone by their appearance, they are able to see further than the surface of people. They don't like to take things for granted so this makes them want to make efforts to keep getting better, some people see a beautiful flower and pick it up, your Fs is the kind that take care of the plant through the whole year and waits for more flowers to bloom on the spring
🪐 Your Fs is very funny, they maybe are not the conventional type of beauty but they really cute, like Stiles Stilinski. They have a natural charm that goes beyond physical attractiveness and I feel that growing up being the ugly duck made them cultivate other attractive skills that they have mastered.
🪐 They are straight forward with their opinions, they feel very confident on their values and morals so they don't mind to speak their truth out loud. They are very mental, an overthinker surely, they are not the most emotional person in the world and their love language is not words of affirmation but it is related to communication.
🪐They are very loving and protective with the people they really care for, they got cards that makes me feel that when they love, they do it with all their heart and at all cost, there's no middle terms for your Fs, it's all or nothing. Take as signs when you see 1212, 333, nightingales, angelic symbology and red roses.
~ Dynamic of the relationship:
(Cards: past life relationship, religious factors, trust, true love/ Astrodices: pisces, north node, 8th house/ Charms: aventurine, white heart, shell, bouquet, agate)
I suggest you to check pile 2 in case you felt called to that pile too, both groups got similar cards and charms.
Okay, for what I'm seeing here I 'm getting the vibe of partners in crime, your Fs is going to be your more trusted accomplice, I feel a lot of emotional intimacy shared here, like you know eachother darkest secrets and fully accep them with no judgements. The overall energy I'm picking from your relationship is peace and acceptance, you won't have to wear any mask to please your Fs or viceversa, your relationship is like a safe shelter in the middle of a chaotic world and you both will be highly grateful with the connection you two share. You'll feel like you are capable of anything with your FS by your side, they'll be extremely supportive of you and will help you to reach your personal goals, I'm hearing that they will got your back in your mischiefs too. This relationship gives me the feeling of two kids living their dreams at its fullest, there's this lighthearted and innocent energy surrounding your bond that really makes my heart warm. You might already know who your Fs is but there's separation at the moment, for some it can be that you already know them but you doubt if they trully are the person meant for you. You'll have to trust the process at the first stages of the relationship, this can be a twin flame connection and this type of soul bonds require spiritual growth. Both of you will have to supress the outside interferences and listen to your heart to recognize eachother, you got the true love card so it won't be difficult to find out.
The dices are confirming another level of soul connection, this feels sweet and ethereal. You two share a common soul mission in this lifetime and will be fullfiled greatly, if you have children your grandkids will brag and daydream about your love story, especially if you have a granddaughter (or will have it in the future) she will take your relationship as a role model for her life too. You'll build an empire or a dinasty, something significative that will last for a long time, deep inside you know you are meant for great things and this is your confirmation with the extra info that you'll reach the stars with the love of your life by your side. I''m also seeing with the 8th house that the sexual connection will be on a higher level too, maybe at some point of the relationship you start learning more about tantric practices or take your intimate moments to connect on a deeper level. I see too that you'll make time and space through all your relationship to dedicate to eachother and keep the spark shinning.
You'll be very aware of what the other is feeling or thinking, it feels like you are one soul separated in two different bodies, you'll be very similar in some aspects and very opposite in others but you'll know how to adapt to the other effortlessly, it will feel like you have known eachtoher since birth. I also see that you'll know when something happens to the other even if you are in different places, the spiritual connection will be so strong and both of you so curious and intelligent that you'll start digging more in spiritual teachings, this will make you release mental patterns or expectations about how your lives should be, even in your aspirations in life you'll have a very similar point of view. I see a lot of gift giving and romantic surprises but it's because you'll be living in eachother's mind 24/7 rent free and everything reminds you to eachother but not in an anxious way, in fact this feels very peaceful and loving, like everytime you cross eachother's mind you can't help but smile.
Pile 4:
~ Details about them:
(Cards: ant, wombat, lion, wasp, bee/ tarragon, lime, rosemary, marygold)
🎀 Your FS is an introvert, they love their alone time and spending time at home. I see your Fs is very crafty and have many different hobbies they do by themselves, speially something that needs the hands to be done like puzzles or painting.
🎀They are a kind soul, more sensitive than they would like to admit, they can be an empath and doesn't even know about it. They are a little shy when it comes to interacting with people in love terms, they can be a little clumsy in the first approach due to their nerves
🎀 They deal with a rough past in general, not just in relationships. I'm hearing bullying so this might be something your Fs had to go through in their early years. This makes a lot of sense with their empathy, they have suffered so much that they know how to put themselves in the shoes of others and deeply understand them
🎀 They are the kind of person that likes to take the positive out of every situation, no matter if the circumstances are hurtful to them, they always know how to give an step back and take the lesson hidden behind the circumstances
🎀 They have a lucky magnet, like they are naturally blessed by life because their heart is pure and filled with good intentions. They also have a very nice balance between their mind and their heart so they surely ate very emotionally intelligent
🎀 They are a very generous person in every aspect so if you are into the provider type of partner your Fs is going to be above your expectations. They give me very earthy energy so their love language could majorly be acts of services or material gifts (it's 13:13 as I'm writting this, maybe it's a relevant number for you)
🎀 I'm getting that they are regenerating themselves at the moment, they got tarragon and rosemary cards that gives me the feeling that they are healing hard childhood memories. This energy is more mental than emotional so they might be trying some mental reprogramming like healing intrusive thoughts or a cruel inner voice.
🎀 They are very sweet but not with everyone, like pile one, your Fs has a tough shell but they are willing to open up with the right person. They fear being judged but they are not scared of rejection, your Fs isn't able to see how much bravery and courage they hold within themselves, they can have a very demanding or perfectionist inner voice, they give me very virgo energy.
🎀 I'm hearing that they regenerate pretty easilly in emotional and physical level too so they like to take care of their health, they barely get sick and when they do it doesn't last more than a few days, they are blessed in health terms
🎀 They got a prosperous and successful future, they are destined to make something significative and positive for everyone, they just need a little more confidence in themselves to fully believe it but their path is clear and it is meant to be great. Take as signs of your Fs numbers 1111 and 777, also bees, clovers and a bonfire.
~ Dynamic of the relationship:
( Cards: children, free yourself, passion, keep an open mind/ Astrodices: gemini, the sun, 4th house/ Charms: garnet, rose quartz, pink heart, boat)
Let's start saying that if your Fs doesn't have already a child they want children with you, if you have children your Fs will be very caring and attentive with them too. This person is very family oriented, they might have a more traditional perspective of relationships, they'll take their role in the relationship very seriously. You'll feel very connected from the very first moment, I see that from all the piles this relationship will be the fastest to formalize, it will be very clear for both of you that you want to be together. At first some doubts can appear because your Fs might not match your expectations but you'll have to check if your standards are being realistic so take this message as it resonates with you. Once the doubts are released the connection will feel like the sun is shinning only for the two of you, you'll feel like you can be fully yourself by your Fs' side, you won't have to worry if you look nice or how you manner, they'll love to see and praise every part of you, if you deal with physical insecurities your Fs will be very caring in this aspect too. You can behave like a little child and be goofy with your Fs, they'll make a safe space for you where you don't have to fullfil any expectation, you can relax and fully express yourself as you really want to, your Fs will also ignite your confidence a lot.
You'll have a great communication, you both will feel comfortable enough to express with eachother things you would never share with anybody else, I'm really amazed of how deep your conversations can turn, you can share your most silly thoughts with tour Fs and they would so the same with you because you will understand eachother so much. You both will feel seen and valued in your relationship, you recognize the worth of eachother and the connection you will share, your Fs will make you feel cared and protected and they will feel more brave and strong because of you, you will encourage eachother to follow your dreams. With the 4th house I see that the concept of home will be very important for you two, you both have the same expectations of what a family should be and will create it together.
You'll have a happy home life together, I see you'll have a very nice and cozy house you two will love to spend time in. You will value a lot your moments together and alone, you'll take a lot of care of your intimacy and privacy, I see you will be selective with the people you let in in your lives or the energies you allow in in general. You will achieve some of your goals that will lead you to have more responsabilities that will demand your time and energy, your Fs and you will compensate this by traveling together or make small retreats, I see that some of you will like to escape near nature on your free days. Your relationship will be filled with passion and romance, you will also gain power in some areas of your life by your Fs' side.
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cherrifire · 1 month
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Hi :D Logic behind the latest batch of cutie marks? if you feel like sharing :)
Hello everypony ^-^ It is cuie mark info dump again ^-^
Before we start, reminder that Grian + Tango do not have cutie marks because they are a hippogriff and a Kirin respectively. Non-pony creatures do not have cutie marks :)
Now that we've got that out of the way, let's get started!
Mumbo's Cutie Mark
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I'm the proudest of this one because it'd simple but affective.
Mumbo's cutie mark is a tangled-up red wire which has been cut at the ends to expose the conductors. The wire is also particularly made to create an 'M' shape.
Similar to Impulse's cutie mark, Mumbo's is related to electricity for his investment in redstone. Electricity being the closest thing to it. That said, I gave Mumbo a wire because it is the baseline of all electricity. It connects everything together. From the power source and into whatever little machine or contraption you've built, wires are needed to keep it all powered! So I thought using it as a cutie mark would work really well for Mumbo. Sometimes he can just bring people together just like a wire does for electricity.
(And the little knot in the wire is just a little something to indicate Mumbo may be a bit of a mess)
Additionally, with the wire being in the shape of an 'M' it could stand for Mumbo while also being in the shape of a mustache too :)
Scar's Cutie Mark
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Capitalism baby! Scar's cutie mark is of a red top hat next to a bag of bits (the currency in my little pony is called bits and are essentially gold coins).
At heart, Scar is a swindler. He's full of joy and whimsy sure, but he has a real talent for selling little trinkets to anypony who takes a look at his store front. In my head, Scar is essentially the flim and flam of this AU. He's a wandering salespony who shows up from time to time with things to sell from all across Equestria! That's where the little bag can be interpreted as a bag of coins, or a bag full of mystery items he's collected over the years.
Also, the top hat is there to represent Scar's salespony flair.
Joel's Cutie Mark
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Joel's cutie mark is of a greek stone pillar and a chisel.
There are a couple of meanings to this one. The first one is pretty obvious, Joel loves to build! He's a fantastic builder with an eye for design. So I chose a greek pillar to represent one of my favourite builds of his, Stratos! But of course, a simple pillar can be used for lots of things and that's where the second meaning comes in. To hold things up! Joel holds himself up to on pretty high pedestal. He's very full of himself and I honestly can't blame him. Joel is great! So of course I had to represent his ego in his cutie mark somehow.
Jimmy's Cutie Mark
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Jimmy's cutie mark is of a little canary bird. Another cutie mark with two meanings behind it!
First, is the obvious one. The canary in the coal mine. Misfortune will fall upon the canary to indicate to others that the journey may be too dangerous to continue. A bad luck charm if you will or a bad omen. And that's the surface meaning of his cutie mark that everypony knows it for. Jimmy is the poor clumsy pony in town who always seems to hurt himself before things go wrong.
However, there is a second meaning. Canary birds are also supposed to happiness and harmony. This is the main core of the cutie mark which gets over looked. Despite the bad implications of his cutie mark, it does not stop Jimmy from spreading joy wherever he goes. He's kind and joyous, keeping a positive attitude no matter what.
(I of course have a Ranchers plot point where Tango says this to Jimmy to cheer him up about his cutie mark one day. Tango, who has never had a cutie mark and does not understand their importance, says he doesn't see Jimmy as bad luck, but instead feels joy when Jimmy smiles no matter the situation. But that's a story for another day 🤭)
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rebelspykatie · 15 days
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Steve who accidentally wishes that he never went back to the Byers house to apologize that night, and has to live out a timeline where he’s not directly involved in the upside down happenings. Just an observer of the events from afar and how his removal from the main plot changes the entire trajectory of the story. 
How some of the kids get injured when he’s not there to protect them. How Robin never gets entangled in their mess, but she’s lonelier and has no one to rely on, quiet and mistrustful of people, especially popular kids like him. How quickly Jonathan and Nancy get together when he’s not begging Nancy to forget Barb and dragging her into a bullshit relationship. How he fades from the top of the high school hierarchy after Billy’s arrival anyways, disgusted by him and Tommy. 
It provides clarity in the worst possible way and he thinks it’ll never go back to the way it was, that he’s destined to remain a bystander when every time he tries to intervene fails. That is, until he ends up in the wrong place at the right time, running into the woods when he’s threatened by Hargrove, stumbling straight into Eddie’s hideout for dealing, looking like he saw a ghost when Eddie just raises one eyebrow skeptically. 
Even with that hint of hostility, Steve’s so relieved to have something so familiar that he just starts talking, trying to charm Eddie into being his friend again and it works. It’s the first touch of normal he’s had in this upside down version of his reality, and it’s the key that connects him back to the supernatural events. 
Their friendship leads him back to the kids when they join Hellfire. Robin eventually comes around once she sees Eddie visiting their job every day and learns Steve’s not who he used to be. Nancy catches them studying in the library together so they can both graduate on time and ends up sitting with them. 
At some point, Steve gets lost in the fantasy, lost in the years of friendship he’s developed with Eddie that starts to feel like home, the key to unraveling this mystery he’s found himself in, even if there’s this nagging voice in his head telling him it isn’t real. 
And of course, the magic eventually fades, the monsters under Hawkins come for them all the same, and when Steve makes the sacrifice play, this time it’s for all of them. But it’s also for everything he’s lost out on in this world, the moments he wasn’t there, all the times the people he loved were hurt and he couldn’t intervene because of his own stupid wish. 
He puts himself in danger because he finally understands that even if things were hard, even if they lost people in his reality, those moments bonded them and gave him a family, gave them all a family. Changing the circumstances doesn’t just magically make everything better, and in some ways, it has unintended consequences, even if he had the best intentions wishing all of it away. 
Even if he’s scarred for life and grasping to understand why him. They’re all an important piece of the puzzle, including Steve. So when he dies, looking into Eddie’s anguished eyes as he falls, and wakes up back in his world, a very similar and equally as panicked looking Eddie staring down at him, he doesn’t take that for granted.
He doesn’t have to go back to the beginning to make a change.
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khami-the-raccoon · 6 months
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Hello.
Could you do a Hannibal x Reader? Maybe Reader has the same personality as Lucius Malfoy and has a cane like his, but instead of a wand it could be a knife. Will Graham could introduce Reader to Hannibal(?)
Hello! Thank you for your request, I hope I didn’t take too long to write it, I’m kind of slow.
Hannibal x cold! male reader
Summary: Hannibal x male reader, where reader is cold, harsh and mysterious, he also has always a cane and a knife with him.
Word count: 781 (?)
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Y/N was known for his cold demeanor, mysterious aura, and harsh attitude towards others, he wasn’t very liked by the other people around the city, and he always carried a cane and a knife with him, symbols of his guarded nature and readiness for any situation, or maybe those weren’t exactly symbols… but proves of his “dark hobby”.
One day, Y/N crossed paths with the brilliant criminal profiler, Will Graham. They became friends since they shared a few common interests and ideas. Will saw something intriguing in Y/N's icy exterior and decided to introduce him to the enigmatic psychiatrist, Hannibal Lecter. Will believed that Hannibal's unique perspective on the human mind could help Y/N unlock the depths of his own emotions.
“Hannibal, I'd like you to meet someone. This is Y/N L/N. I thought you would get good along.” Will said as he gently dragged Y/N towards Hannibal. Y/N wasn’t a fan of meeting new people.
Hannibal observed Y/N curiously and a smile appeared on his face “Welcome, Y/N. I'm delighted to make your acquaintance.” He said and offered a hand for Y/N to shake.
“Pleasure's all mine, I suppose.” Y/N said warily and coldly, bettors shaking Hannibal’s hand.
As Y/N and Hannibal began to interact, a subtle connection formed between them. Hannibal's charm and intellect slowly started to break through Y/N's walls.
As the days went by, Y/N would visit Hannibal a lot, they sometimes just had dinner, and sometimes Hannibal allowed Y/N to go with him to different events he was invited to.
One day, as they were talking in Hannibal’s office, Hannibal leaned closer to Y/N, and talked to him in a low and intriguing voice “Tell me, Y/N, what secrets lie behind those guarded eyes of yours? I sense a darkness within you, yearning to be explored.”
“You think you can unravel me? Good luck, Doctor Lecter. I'm not an open book like the others.” Y/N said, pausing what he was doing and meeting eyes with Hannibal’s, he then chuckled softly.
Despite Y/N's initial resistance, Hannibal's persistence and genuine interest in him began to chip away at his defenses and cold nature.
Hannibal and Y/N were at Hannibal’s mansion, in the kitchen. Y/N was leaning against a wall, his cane in his right hand. He was looking at Hannibal while he cooked dinner.
“Why are you so fascinated by me, Hannibal? I'm not like the others you've encountered.” Y/N said suddenly, wanting to know why Hannibal hadn’t lost the desire to understand him, as everyone else had.
Hannibal smiles while still cooking “That's precisely why you captivate me, Y/N. Your coldness, your mystery, it's a challenge I can't resist, you know?”
Their relationship blossomed in the most unexpected ways. Y/N discovered a side of himself he had long forgotten, as Hannibal encouraged him to embrace his desires and explore the depths of his emotions.
Y/N smiled slightly, something he never did, and started tracing his fingers in the sharp edge of his knife “Hannibal, you're leading me down a dangerous path. But for some reason, I can't seem to resist you.” He said. Kind of angry at himself for feeling love.
Hannibal smiled softly “you don’t need to be afraid of what love will do to you, Y/N. I assure you it’s nothing bad” he said, chuckling softly.
Y/N sighed and put his knife inside his pocket, and slowly got closer to Hannibal. Their love story was a delicate dance, filled with passion, danger, and a shared understanding of the darkness that resided within them.
Y/N approached Hannibal until he was right beside him “do you need help with anything?” He asked softly, Hannibal looked at him tenderly and asked him to cut some vegetables.
Later at dinner, as Y/N tried the meat Hannibal had prepared, he could feel the taste of human flesh in the meat. And he could taste it because he was also a cannibal.
Hannibal noticed the look in Y/N’s eyes as he discovered what the meat was, and smiled as he noticed Y/N kept eating and didn’t really mind the fact they were both cannibals.
After dinner, Y/N helped Hannibal wash the dishes. As he was washing some plates, Hannibal approached him from behind and kissed his cheek tenderly while hugging him. Y/N could only smile and blush deeply.
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Magic and Imprints
Paul Lahote x reader
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Paul Lahote was always the most outwardly confident and assertive member of the pack. He radiated a kind of energy that drew people to him, even when he wasn’t trying. He always knew what he wanted and how to get it, which is why it was surprising to him when he found himself drawn to someone he couldn’t quite figure out--you.
You came to La Push to take care of your grandmother, who was a well-known local healer. What no one in the pack knew, however, was that you had inherited her magical abilities. You were a witch, and the responsibility of keeping it secret weighed heavily on your shoulders.
Paul noticed you the moment you arrived in town. There was something about you that set you apart from everyone else, and he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. The more time he spent with you, the more he felt drawn to you, and he couldn’t deny the strong connection he felt.
The two of you started spending more time together, and Paul found himself opening up to you in ways he never had with anyone else. Your presence was calming, and he found himself falling for you despite his initial reservations about getting involved with someone who wasn’t part of the pack.
You, on the other hand, struggled with the weight of your secret. You wanted to tell Paul about your abilities, but you were afraid of how he would react. You knew the pack had a complicated history with supernatural beings, and you didn’t want to risk losing the connection you had with Paul.
One day, as the two of you walked along the beach, Paul stopped and turned to face you, his expression serious.
“I feel like there’s something you’re not telling me,” he said, his eyes searching yours.
You paused, feeling a mix of fear and longing. You knew it was time to come clean, to trust Paul with your secret.
“I’m a witch,” you said quietly, waiting for his reaction.
To your surprise, Paul didn’t pull away or react negatively. Instead, he looked at you with understanding and curiosity.
“A witch?” he repeated, processing the information. “That’s incredible. I had a feeling there was something special about you, but I had no idea.”
You let out a breath you didn’t realize you were holding, relief washing over you. You expected him to reject you, but instead, he seemed genuinely intrigued by what you had just shared.
From that moment on, you and Paul grew even closer. He was fascinated by your abilities and supported you in ways you never thought possible. He even confided in you about his own struggles and fears, and the two of you bonded on a deeper level.
As your relationship blossomed, so did your magical abilities. You found yourself more confident in using your powers, and you often used them to help the members of the pack without them ever realizing the source of the mysterious good fortune that seemed to follow them.
However, as the bond between you and Paul grew stronger, so did the challenges you faced. The pack's ongoing conflicts with other supernatural beings put you in a difficult position. You were torn between your loyalty to the pack and the responsibility you felt for protecting them from supernatural threats using your powers.
One day, a powerful coven of vampires set their sights on the pack, and you knew that you had to intervene. With Paul's support, you used your magic to create powerful charms and wards to protect the pack from the impending danger. Your actions made an impact, and the pack was able to defend themselves against the coven's attacks.
Paul was both in awe and grateful for your bravery and resourcefulness. He understood the risks associated with your involvement but couldn’t help but admire your dedication to protecting those you cared about. He appreciated your willingness to use your powers for good and saw you in a whole new light.
As the danger passed, the two of you found yourselves closer than ever. Paul’s protective instincts had deepened, and he had an unwavering determination to support you on your path as a witch. Your relationship continued to grow stronger, and you found comfort in knowing that you had someone by your side who accepted you for who you truly were.
Despite the challenges you faced, the bond between you and Paul only grew stronger. Your magic and his wolf instincts combined to create a powerful partnership, and together, you were an unstoppable force in protecting the pack and the community of La Push.
Your love for each other and the unique bond that brought you together made you both realize that there was nothing that could stand in the way of your connection. You were both tested, but in the end, love and acceptance triumphed, leaving you and Paul stronger and more connected than ever before.
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onehelluvatime · 8 months
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I see people throwing suggestions, and im throwing my own one: Alastor needs redesign, his canon one is actual fucking disgrace
God, I'm with you anon. This dude.... This dude has a special place in my brain dedicated to disliking him. I didn't enjoy him in the pilot nearly as much as people did, and got really annoyed when he became as popular as he did... and this hatred did not go away FUCK this mf. His design annoys me so much I actually did a colored version of him this time around 😭 consider this a 50 follower special lol.
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Design Note Time ! [Design note time !]
- I just made him full deer already because the fact he was meant to be a deer creature always bothered me. Girl that is not even remotely what a deer looks like. Anyway, his ears morphed with his hair when he turned into a sinner <3
- There's a skull hidden in plain sight on his horns ! Matches with the one on the staff mic. The swirls form the eyes, the hair shape makes the mouth and the offshoots are the cheekbones.
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- He doesn't have eyebrows because I think it makes him more uncanny and harder to read, both things that would be suited for a character meant to be mysterious like him. When designing H.H sinners, my philosophy is to always distort what I imagine to be their best qualities in life into something bad. For example, Alastor was a well mannered pretty guy who used of such charisma to exploit and kill people for his own weird purposes, so in hell, he looks the part: Smile tearing through his cheeks, a thousand unblinking yard stare just waiting to meet eyes with someone, and that ever so slight aged charm that just lets you know he's been down there for a while. Fucked up creature <3
- I made him have some markings for better/more interesting contrast, and also took the chance to give them some meaning ! The darker brown one is to simulate a mustache, adding on the age factor I mentioned, as well as to hint at how a lot of Radio Stars used to have that kinda facial hair. The red ones on his neck, chin and hands however symbolizes the innocent blood he shed, forever stained on him to remind both himself and everyone else that Hey This Guy Is a Danger to Society.
- He's more closely related to a Peryton instead of the other creature, because 1- stop appropriating native american culture challenge 2- It just fits better in my mind, because:
+ They're winged deer, which makes Al's connection to Charlie, Heaven and Hell all the more interesting
+ They eat people, specifically their hearts, which i think sounds just serial killer-y enough for it to fly.
+ A peryton is also a type of radio wave ! They go hand in hand !!!
- Fashion inspired by the 1920s, with the double coats and the big ole lapels. I made the details of it feather-like to make him more like a peryton I intended, so the sleeves, coat tail and lapels are all wing like. Plus I added that little accessory thing a lot of suits had connecting to clocks because it's cute <3
- I tried to stay true to his mostly red color scheme, but I also added a bit of purple to break it up a bit.
- I like to think his mouth doesn't actually open anymore, it just shines whenever he talks, like how it does when he threatens Charlie and Vaggie in the pilot. Since his sin was over-indulging and eating people, now he doesn't get to eat anything at all. Common Alastor L
- His eyes are spirals like how radio waves are often drawn as those circular spirals. Just look it up you'll understand.
- Overall simplified him while adding that little bit of extra Oomph his design desperately needed. If that makes sense
Bonus Black and White + Noise filter versions !
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Settlement: Port Vahlgraun and the mystery of the Gutted Garrison
Couldn't have happened to a worse bunch of bastards, but still it happened, they’re dead, and that’s a problem for all of us.
- Urdrik, town elder
Sheltered where the jagged spur of a snowy mountain range meets the sea, this frontier settlement is one of the few places where vessels may dock and resupply before setting out to the deep ocean fisheries or returning to the hungry harbours of the homeland.
Provided they don’t mind uncultured neighbours or the pervading stink of tar and fish, Vaulgraun is just the place for an adventurer to make a name for themselves: supply caravans making treks through mountain passes in need of an escort, sailors from parts unknown showing up with unbelievable tales, nearby valleys filled with squabbling noble willing to shill out coin for other people to solve their problems. 
Hooks:
The Port’s governance is a rather slapdash affair as business rivalries intermarry with old family grudges, with most folk going about armed and expected to sort out their own problems. The party finds this out the hard way when they get into a bar brawl and end up humiliating the favorite nephew of a an influential local tough, who uses her connections to blacklist the party from a number of businesses and scare away their work. Their potential salvation introduces himself in the form of Barnard Glanner , a charismatic salt merchant who styles himself Vahlgraun’s first mayor... once he can convince the locals to hold their first election. In return for a steady wage he just needs the party to do some good deeds and spread his name around and he’s sure he’ll be able to sway public opinion, especially if they prevent some big disaster and throw him some of the credit.
Old Tallowear is given a wide birth by most Vahlgraun locals, a beachcomber who still hums the tune that a nest of sirens used to draw him and a ship full of his fellow sailors to wreck themselves upon a particularly dangerous stretch of coastline decades back. The fey-addled elder keeps finding excuses to visit those lethal rocks over the years, and has enough secondhand charm-magic to convince a series treasure hunters to employ him as a guide with promises of the fortunes waiting just below the tide. He’s not lying about the latter, and is even willing to sell the party some of his finds to bait the hook.
Everyone knows the local royal garrison for a bunch of brutes and bullies, shipped out to the ass end of nowhere as  blanket punishment for any number of offences, they take out their boredom and frustration on the nearby village and local hill-folk, confident that they’re too far from command to ever brook any real reprisal… which surprises everyone when they turn up dead one morning, massacred to a man with the front gate of their fort knocked from its hinges. The military is likely to think the town had something to do with it and come down on the town on a hammer once they find out… unless someone can find an explanation before they catch on. 
 Leads:
A young woman by the name of Ultia Vant has gone missing around the same time of the garrison's gutting,  a poor mulecart driver who brought supplies up to the garrison as part of the port’s royal tribute. Previously Ultia’s father was the one to made the run, but he’s been laid up for a year and a half from exhaustion.  Ultia’s cart is found looted somewhere off the road, the mule being picked apart by scavengers.
Speaking of suspiciously abandoned modes of conveyance, located in the fort’s courtyard is a very fine carriage rather unsuited to the mountianous slopes surrounding Vahlgraun. Asking around in town reveals it belongs to one of the noble families that’ve been recently purchasing lands on the outside of the mountain, the occupants having apparently stopped off in the port for a night before heading on to meet their grisly ends along with the soldiers. Just what were these agents of the gentry trying to accomplish?
Unfortunately the only witness to the slaughter the party ends up discovering happens to be a half-feral wraith they stumble across eating bodies in the forts cellar a day or two after the deaths are discovered. He speaks with a strange, archaic accent, can’t remember his name and seems quite disoriented, even for a dead man. 
The Answer: Ultia Vant was one of those people upon who’s shoulders the entire world rests, as essential in her work as she was unthanked. Without her to drag goods up the mountain the garrison would either start harassing the common people for “donations” or clear off all together, leaving the port and its vital mountain passes undefended. Her father was just as vital, until a bad stretch of weather meant the soldiers had to go hungry for a few days and they decided to beat him so badly that he couldn’t make the journey up the mountain anymore. They made Ultia watch, and swore they’d finish the job if she was ever late again. 
For a year and a half, week in, week out,  Ultia made the journey, enduring the garrison’s taunts and using every spare copper to pay for her father’s medicine. Then, oneday, her mule died, and she was left with a cart full of goods too heavy to pull herself. With no other option she loaded what goods she could on her back and started the climb herself.
The bone deep anger she felt called out to something, a spirit of violence and ruin in the shape of a horse that was quite coincidentally tired of its current husk of a rider. Tossing their mutual burdens to the roadside, the two rode up to the fort and slaughtered every living thing they could find, at which point they took off to complete whatever sinister errand the ruin-spirit asked in return for its gift of strength.
Check out my advice on how to plan and run mysteries HERE
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akutasoda · 7 months
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Hii! could I request ranpo with a fem or gn reader (you can choose) who is very similar to yukito ayatsuji, they/she has his smarts and the same ability (I was just very curious about how this would go, how would the agency members react to this relationship?) you can make it headcanons or a drabble either is good, if you don’t feel like writing this then you can just ignore this ask, I really like your works!
great minds think alike
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synopsis - you seemed to be a hot topic among your lovers coworkers but you didn't mind
includes - ranpo ft agency members
warnings - gn!reader, fluff, wc - 888
a/n: hello! i loved this idea sm anon, i put a separate part for a few agency members underneath the divider!
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↪how i had initially thought about this, was that you would be ayatsuji's twin, a rare occurrence where you both had also inhabited the same ability and not just looks and personality. or you were sort of an alternate universe where reader is in place of ayatsuji.
↪anyways- how you had met ranpo was a mystery, sure you two knew you had met but you both had been so integrated into the others life that imagining it without the other seemed impossible. therefore how you had met was forgotten but neither of you cared. but what was memorable was the defining point of your relationship where you two had become an official thing.
↪ranpo had always felt an attachment to you, the first person he had ever met that seemed to not only be on his level but to understand him properly. he felt he could connect with you, and thus he wanted to keep you close. not only as a friend, and eventually something more, but as a sort of rival.
↪and as for your ability, he found it intriguing. he thought it was the perfect balance of dangerous and useful and he knew you would have a great grasp on it, never using it more than necessary.
↪if you still held the job that ayatsuji wold normally work within, ranpo would think it was incredible. maybe he would even try to finish up work earlier to go join you, or asking to join you on your cases.
↪or maybe if you did work at the agency, he would be an extra show off. constantly wanting to work cases with you just to challenge you to see who could finish it faster. clinging to you during work just to emphasise how amazing he thought you were.
↪and to his fellow agency members they wanted to understand why ranpo held you with such high praise.
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atsushi nakajima ★↷
↪if atsushi was to be honest, he thought you were really cool but your ability kind of scared him a bit. while he knew he had no reason to be scared, he wouldn't be affected by it and you wouldn't use it on him but he still found it kind of scary.
↪but otherwise he thought you were really cool. not only were you on the same level as ranpo, someone who he also looked up tp, but you had this charm to you that made him look up to you aswell.
↪he thought that you and ranpo were perfect for each other. he saw how ranpo had also seemed so enamored by you and if he was being honest when he saw you two working a case it did intimidate him a little bit.
osamu dazai ★↷
↪upon dazai first meeting you he was absolutely intrigued. he was so intrested in you for multiple reasons. thought your ability was so cool, a bit scary considering his track record but he just assumed it wouldn't work on him. fun fact, it does work on him and he can't nullify it.
↪because of the fact that ranpo held you in such high regard meant that he toi held you in high regard. he actually did kind of look up to ranpo, so anyone that received such praise from the detective was worthy of his aswell. and it definitely was warranted, he saw why ranpo was so attached to you.
↪and on top of that he thought you and ranpo were perfect for each other. albeot a slightly scary couple, due to both of your intellects and your ability. he pitied the people that had to face you both.
doppo kunikida ★↷
↪when he had first seen/met you, he was indifferent to you. sure there was a bit of intrigue as to why ranpo seemed so attached to you but he thought it was none of his business. your ability was quite scary to him, sure it was useful but in the wrong hands it could be so much worse. but he was thankful you were a responsible person.
↪sometimes it felt like he was staring at two carbon copies. he never imagined someone being so similar to ranpo yet so different, like two faces of the same coin. he did admire you himself eventually, but he was never honest about that.
↪he did also see why you and ranpo were a perfect pair. you seemed to almost balance each other out, to make the perfect pair. but he was never one to stuck his nose in other people's business, so he never really payed much attention to details of your relationship with his co-worker.
akiko yosano ★↷
↪yosano was hesitant with you at first, but after seeing how well you and ranpo had got along her doubt's went away. she thought your ability was pretty neat. other than that she didn't think twice about it.
↪throughout the time she was wary of you, she just simply observed you and ranpo. she swore that if you did anything to hurt him you wouldn't have quite the nice time. however you hadn't. and in fact she started seeing how perfect you were for ranpo. maybe you weren't that bad.
↪eventually she did agree that you and ranpo were truly a great pair. you were someone who could challenge ranpo, in friendly competition, and someone who managed to obtain his intrest.
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anewe9 · 8 months
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My black mage is too cute... (and a carboncopy, too)
If you like Spy x Family (SxF) you might find this somewhat interesting. A plus if you are a wee bit familiar with Harry Potter (HP)
If not, skip this.
Warning: Chapter 1 Spoilers for My Black Mage is too Cute under the cut. Long post, too.
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Yes, the above is official. It is not fanmade. The chap above is a student actually saying "I will kill you" whilst thinking "I like you". The pink-haired girl is a classmate, shocked as SHE CAN READ HIS MIND.
So... what can I say? The boy looks suspiciously like a teen SxF Damian, and the kawaii girl looks like a teen SxF Anya. Browse the damianya tag and you will see how similar they are.
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Other than being students in a magical school (hi, Hogwarts), and girl is a prefect (hi again, Hogwarts) the rest does look like an AU Damianya to me... sans the Damianya/SxF charm.
-Background-
My Black Mage is too Cute (such an unimaginative title but on par with other shoujo titling standards) launched in the August 2023 Hana to Yume issue 17/2023.
The premise is quite damianya simple: Tsundere boy, named Jade, with a rather obscure family, is hiding romantic feelings for your standard bubbly, chirpy pink haired shoujo heroine, named Aria Popwell. She is a senior (third year) to him (first year), and prefect at their School of Magic.
-Aria, the female lead-
Seriously, "Aria"? Nothing to connect with certain Anya, right?
Anyway, chapter starts with introducing Aria, the female lead. She is a prefect (whatever this means) at Hogwarts Hardy Quartz Magic Academy, "where apprentice magicians attend classes" We don't know where this Academy is (Japan, I suppose)
Aria is in her third year (no sure if this is a grade, and in fact, how many grades there are if any). She also teaches other junior students (perhaps for being a prefect, this is not confirmed) Her first words are to let us know that Kafugori are big bad wolfs that are very dangerous and how to face them. This is important to the plot (more on this later) It also sets some expectations. To me, I am led to believe that Aria is proficient and competent in whatever she does as a magician or at least, as a student in a Magic Academy.
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Yes, let's have a closer look at our heroine... Yep the ^_^ shoujo trope.
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Oh no no... that is not a damian jade-shoujo-filter yet. This is how WE are meant to see her. The shoujo flowers are absolutely necessary to help you understand that she is the cutest, loveliest creature on Earth. Unfortunately, we have seen the same face, same flowers and same cheerful shoujo attitude hundreds of times.
-Jade, the male lead-
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Yes, this is Jade. Probably if Damian's puberty makes him... agonisingly emo teenager whilst keeping his mysterious and irresistible good looks. Or else. And Yes, Anya Aria just read his thoughts for the first time, much to her shock. Apparently until now, she did not know she can read thoughts when she touches people.
-Giving Tsundere a bad name...-
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In case the first time's insults (pushy bitch) were not clear, he escalates his attitude. (Note: I appreciate that the fan translation might not be that harsh, so probably bitch is not what the original Japanese intended to sound) As he is such a cute and charming misunderstood black magician, he has to make sure his prefect is well aware that he is not only terrible at throwing unimaginative insults... he is also proud to announce he will kill her. Why? I do not know.
If you are a hopeless 13-year-old romantic teen that finds that charming, I hope you grow up out of this as soon as possible. If not, please stay away from handsome, dark, mysterious boys/men who might feel the opposite when they say "I'll kill you" Good looks are not worth it and I bet you do not have mind-reading abilities.
There is a kind of cute tsundere (Damian himself, though he is just a young boy), this is not one. There is absolutely nothing sexy, romantic, attractive or remotely interesting in a guy that pretends to hate you, says he will kill you, when they actually like you. Insulting is no praise either and I detest this trope.
Some tsundere fail to recognise or deny (again, Damian, he is too young); some are a bit embarrassed and these pass soon. Insulting and threatening is not charming.
-No, we don't need to see your fantasies (part I)-
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Is he really fantasising / wishing to be kissed by her???
Yep, he is. What a creep.
It is bad enough that this guy thinks Aria is cute/hot/pretty and admits (to himself) that he likes her, when in actuality he is insulting her (a charmer). Wait, why would she kiss him? Because she is flattered she is called pushy bitch? Slow poke? Because she likes to receive death threats?
I was truly hoping Jade wanted her to kiss him to destroy that stupid crush. Only an idiot would kiss such a jerk. That would be his eye opener, at least, to realise he cannot possibly like someone so daft. Otherwise, this is ridiculous.
-She is adorably clumsy... NO. She is not.-
Moving on, good news is that the story goes to the point, way too much. Does not waste time with world-setting, simple when/where/why/how/what...
No, we meet cheerful Aria, and dark Jade like that. Other characters do not have any names, and do not really matter. Simple and lazy storytelling.
As Aria is completely shocked she reads minds, she has some little insights/flashbacks about this newly (and conveniently) found ability. No creativity, no build-up, no surprise, nothing. It just happens. Maybe this will be developed later, but it is just dumped like that.
Next panels are a few random examples of him pretending not to care about her, but actually saving this clumsy Aria girl. Too fast and again, no time to digest anything.
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First time Jade stops a magic lab accident by destroying a hazardous chemical aimed to that foolish girl.
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Second time, he appears to be shoving Aria off his way when in reality, he was saving her from being poisoned.
Why is she even a prefect???? How come she is not aware of the hazards around school??? Why are there hazards like those in a school no matter how magical this is???
Frankly, instead of being charmed by Jade's apparent indifference (yet saving her arse), to me this is a disservice to the girl that started the story being introduced as a prefect. We meet this shoujo heroine explaining useful tips as to how to defend yourself from big bad magical wolves. Sets a bar, you expect some proficiency even if you are not (yet) explained her merits or how she got the prefect status. By being this dumb, requiring the hero to save her, we have to lower our standards. At some point, even Jade himself wonders how she even became a prefect in the first place...
Back to the story, as now Jade inadvertently picked Aria's interest after saving her, we have Aria determined to know him better because, and I quote "Is Jade actually a really good kid who's easily misunderstood?"
So she joins him for lunch. Basically now she is trying to connect with him which only makes him complain and insult again. Now I have to agree with Jade, and I hope these attempts to connect with him help him realise his crush is as dumb as Aria.
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How many times have we seen the kawaii heroine with that exactly same pose??? Eye wink + finger + cute smile + shoujo flowers. This is supposed to charm boy who (for no reason) is already charmed by this standard shoujo/magical girl trope.
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The highlight of the chapter is when dark boy saves clumsy useless girl from being eaten by a Kafugori. Yep, the same beast she started the chapter talking about. Too bad, I would have appreciated getting rid of this ridiculous FL.
Why is a prefect unable to defend herself when chapter started with this lady mentoring others? I've no idea.
Why is the first year student able to save her? Other than a convenient plot device, I suppose we are led to believe that (1) he is powerful (more than her, but this is not a high bar at this point) (2) as he is a dark mage or comes from a family of dark mages, then his abilities are better. Or both.
She is again pushy, wants to understand why he saved her again (and yes, we want to know too) The pacing and rhythm are confusing, he declares he does not want her around because he is dark magician and would stain her reputation. There is a flashback when they meet, on his first day at school, and apparently, how he started his crush on her.
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Again, the same shoujo-face, with shoujo-flowers, with naive shoujo-girl that smiles at sad kid declaring she does not care about his dark magic nature.
-No, we don't need to see your fantasies (part II)-
After the flashback to understand (?) why he seems to like her so much, Aria insists she will help clarify that he is actually a nice kid so that everyone knows.
Then she touches him again, and so she reads his mind.
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My face mirrors Aria's. D:
Why does he have such ridiculous fantasies about her?? Marry her??? WHY??? Even poor Damian, being six years old, did not even fantasise about marrying Anya (and it is overkill, yet so appropriate for the comedic tone of SxF) With panels like this one, I wonder if this is actually a parody of shoujo fantasies, inspired by damianya doujins, or the author is really serious about this romantic trope.
To be honest, there are damianya doujins that are ridiculously charming, and follow the comedic style that SxF has and it is so refreshing. Here, those fantasies seem so serious I am inclined to believe it is just feeding shoujo readers.
-Conclusion-
Yes, there are fics and doujins that do a much better job at using the crazy and hillarous setting of a tsundere boy crushing on a mind-reader... A tsundere's worst nightmare.
However, this story has not earned that tone yet. It feeds from the premise of Hogwarts with a teen damianya... but both worlds (HP and SxF) are set and well-constructed. This one not yet.
This is a confusing setting instead, I am reading this as a (serious) romantic story (shoujo) with some supernatural/magic environment and bits of comedy. But also, perhaps it is just a comedic shoujo with a HP/damianya parody; a parody of both shoujo and HP/damianya ship; an homage to SxF damianya... Or simply a confusing combination of shoujo tropes with zero creativity (nothing we are presented tries to be original) The humour/comedic tone is just not good either.
Speaking of... and considering that Damian and Any are in primary school and are just little kids, these two have so much charm. She can read minds, yes, but she is young (it is implied she is 4 or 5 and not 6 like Damian and the rest of her little classmates) Therefore, Anya cannot identify that Damian has a crush on her, and Damian, as a little boy, does not know how to deal with a crush. The insults are not cruel, they compete with each other and they also care for each other in a naive, adorable way. But here... Aria just unlocked this mind-reading ability, so maybe it would have been more interesting to see her confused by his feelings towards her, as a first time mind-reader, making the comedy more intriguing. But no, she clearly reads him and concludes he is misunderstood and wants to help him (?)
The fantasies he has (kiss, carrying her bridal-style) are so disconnected... Even with the lame flashback, we have no reason to understand why he seems so infatuated other than Aria being pretty and choosing to ignore his dark reputation. He does not even know her (ok a boy crushing on a pretty girl does not need more) And when Jade gets to know her just a bit, it is to realise she is useless. And the crush seems to be at least the same or worse (wedding!!!) But again, I cannot help to remember how Damian started his crush: it was earned. We see him noticing Anya at the student ceremony and smugly believes she is the one crushing on him. Such a conceited brat. Then she punches that very smug face (priceless!) and you cheer for Anya. And then she tearfully apologises for punching him. Damian realises he does like her, we are shown his now celebrated damian-shoujo-filter... and we have to adore this kid. Poor Damian runs away embarrassed and disgusted (he is a child) And then their friendship develops, with comedy and nice moments that do progress their connection (keeping it in line with their age) Anya does not take advantage of Damian's feelings for her, as she is clueless about these.
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But with Jade and Aria, I found no chemistry, nothing to really empathise with Jade's feelings towards her other than she smiles too much and has the standard kawaii looks. Compare that to how badass Anya is, she stood her ground, yet she was such a sweetie when she genuinely felt sorry for punching him. She is not necessarily pretty all the time, but Damian's shoujo-filter sees her as such a cute girl. I insist: the crush is earned. I would have crushed on Anya, too. With Jade? Not really.
Conversely, I also struggled to understand why would Aria care for such a jerk, no matter how pure his actual feelings are. Yeah, we need to wait for him to realise, and publicly accept he is not actually a killer and he has this heroic streak blah blah. But I am not even intrigued by this potential either. Moreover, I mentioned that Anya did not take advantage of Damian's feelings as she is not aware of these. Aria declares this mind-reading ability will make her "feel guilty" and "she will not touch anyone again"... yet she definitely touches Jade, and does use his secret to approach him. How noble.
Regarding this mind-reading ability, with Anya, we don't know much (yet) other that she was experimented on since birth (or was she born with the ability?) With Aria, we are shown a simple flashback of her Mum mentioning this ability as "high level magic only used by some bloodlines with excellent magic manipulation skills" and that some Popwells have the ability. Being so useless, Aria is not in the Sue category yet... but I hope being such a special snowflake with such great blood and the cute shoujo clumsiness does not make her one.
Probably this Story has not found its place yet, and I am definitely not the target group. But I would have never considered myself the target group for the crush of a 1st grader like Damian, and here I am. I will read the next chapters until I confirm my suspicion, but this is definitely not my cup of tea.
If you like this, it is okay, too. It is simple (very, very simple), easy to read, and does not seem to deceive anyone: Aria will eventually fall for the misunderstood tsundere with a secret heart of gold, and probably more shoujo tropes will be added to the story (boy saves girl, exes, competitors, jealousy, his family of evil magicians...)
1/5 only 1 for some decent artstyle. Zero/few backgrounds making the art super amateur and lazy (only faces and people) And lack of originality.
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candycandy00 · 1 year
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The Dark Carnival Chapter 1: Shigaraki x Reader
AU fic about the League of Villains as members of a 1920’s traveling circus/carnival, and everywhere they go, people tend to disappear. Each chapter will feature a new Reader getting mixed up with one of the members. This is a dark fanfic so please don’t expect happy endings!
Smut. 18+. Violence. Death. Blood. Whips. Oral sex. Creampie. Rough sex (the sex is consensual though).
It was your sister who convinced you to go to the traveling carnival that had just arrived in town. She’d been watching the progress of the huge colorful tents being erected in the empty field behind the school, and she’d come home to tell you of the exotic animals she’d seen being led from enormous carts to steel cages. To make her happy, you agreed to go with her on the first night it was open. 
You noticed him right away. How could you not? He was the ring master, as well as the lion tamer. He was dressed in a blood red jacket, a black and red vest underneath, with white pants and black shiny boots. A black hat sat atop a mess of white hair that spilled to his shoulders and framed a surprisingly young and pretty face. A few faint scars marred his visage, but to you they only added to his mysterious charm. 
But his eyes entranced you most of all. They were the color of his jacket, the color of blood. So unusual, but so incredibly beautiful. You were mesmerized by him, by the way he moved across the sandy floor of the tent, the way he cracked his whip to get the lions to do his bidding, the way the rest of the performers seemed to move around him as if he were the true star of the circus. 
The other performers were alluring in their own right. A white haired fire dancer covered in burn scars, nude to his waist, piercings on his lips and nipples connected by thin dangling chains. A sharply dressed magician who wore a glittering mask over his eyes and charmed every young lady lucky enough to be selected as his volunteer assistant for the evening, his hands sliding over their bodies as he helped them in and out of various contraptions. A lovely young knife thrower in a striped corset and fishnet stockings, laughing gleefully as she outlined the bodies of her adoring fans in knives. A ruggedly handsome ventriloquist who wore a bow tie and suspenders over his tightly fitting shirt and chain smoked as he made his puppet say outrageous things. And finally, the Lizard Man who was dragged out covered in chains, even his mouth bound shut, as if he were a danger to everyone there, but with long shaggy pink hair and shockingly kind eyes that made everyone in the audience want to free him. 
Even when the others were performing amazing feats, your eyes sought him out. When not in the middle of the biggest ring, he usually stood leaning against the lion cage, arms crossed, watching his fellow performers. At the end of the show, he stood near the tent’s exit, periodically bowing to patrons as they left. As you walked by him, your heart raced. Your eyes met his, and the intensity of his stare made heat rush to your face. 
The second night, your sister didn’t have to convince you at all. You were eager to get to the big tent and take your seat, a bit closer to the ring this time. As the handsome ring master moved around, cracking his whip at the lions, his eyes drifted over the crowd. Was it your imagination, or did they seem to linger on you? 
You shifted in your seat, feeling nervous and excited. You watched his performance with rapt attention, barely even hearing your sister when she asked if you wanted some cotton candy. The only treat you wanted was standing in the middle of the ring, holding the whip taut between his hands as he suddenly ran his tongue along the length of it. Several ladies in the audience gasped, but you could tell from the looks on their faces that they’d enjoyed the spectacle. 
The third night was the last performance, and you sat in the front row, face flushed, eyes shining as you committed his every move to your memory. You didn’t want this to end. The thought of going back to your drab, boring life while the ring master rode out of town made you feel a deep sadness you couldn’t explain. 
So after the last performance was done and everyone had gone home, you decided to sneak back into the carnival to get one last look at the man who had captivated you so strongly. Perhaps, you thought, you could even speak to him or get his autograph. 
It was a crazy impulse, and you’d never been the type to follow such whims, but once the idea was in your head, you couldn’t resist. 
It was pitch dark when you snuck back into the carnival grounds. All the bright swirling lights were turned off, all the rides gone still. As you crept along, you wondered which tent belonged to the ring master. You didn’t have to wonder long. 
He stepped out of a small tent among a row of similar tents, lighting a cigarette then crossing his arms, tilting his head to look up at the cloudless sky. He was so beautiful in the starlight that your breath caught in your throat. You stood there for a moment in the darkness, peeking out from behind a nearby crate, just enjoying the sight of him, thrilled by the thought that you were seeing him in a private moment that the other women in the audience would never get to see. 
Someone in the distance called out a name that sounded foreign to you, and the ring master walked toward the voice, leaving the immediate area of his tent. Had that been his name? You’d never heard one like “Tomura” before. 
Regardless, his tent was now unguarded, just sitting there empty, ripe to be looked through. You hesitated for a moment, wondering if you should really go through with this. You wanted so badly to get a glimpse of his personal space, to perhaps get even a tiny inkling as to who he really was. But what if he came back and caught you? You could just say you were lost, right? 
You crept over to his tent and carefully pulled the fabric of the opening back, glancing inside. It was lit by a few small lamps with clear glass globes, so you stepped on in. 
The space was nothing shocking. There was a bed, a dresser with a large mirror, a huge wooden trunk, and a wrack of colorful clothes that all looked similar to the outfits he’d been wearing during the shows. Still, you felt amazing just being in there. You ran one hand along the dresser, then went over to the clothes and smelled of them. To your surprise, they didn’t smell like animals or any typical circus odors. They smelled fairly fresh. 
Suddenly you heard footsteps outside the tent. He was back! In a panic, you completely forgot the plan to say you were lost and instead dove behind the clothes, easily slipping out of view. 
You heard the flap of the tent’s entrance open and then heavy footsteps walking through the tent. You carefully parted the clothes a tiny bit and peered out. You found the ring master standing in front of his dresser, looking at himself in the mirror. As you watched, he began removing his clothing, piece by piece. You heart rate sped up as more and more of his toned body became visible. Without realizing it, you’d started breathing heavily. 
Suddenly he turned his head toward the clothes and said, “Who’s there?”
You froze, an instinctive fear overtaking all your thoughts. Why were you so frightened? The worst that could happen was that he’d be angry and you’d be embarrassed. But something deep within you told you to flee. You ignored it. 
The ring master grabbed his whip from the dresser and cracked it toward the the clothes you were hiding behind, causing them to slide to the left and reveal you standing there in your pink floral sundress. 
He regarded you with a cold, penetrating stare and asked, “What are you doing in my tent?”
Even half dressed, he was imposing. 
“I’m sorry, I got lost,” you managed to squeak out. 
He stared at you with those red eyes, as if he could see right through you. 
You decided to fess up. “No, that’s a lie,” you admitted. “The truth is… I’ve been so drawn to you. I’ve come to every performance, and I find myself enamored. I just wanted to see you one more time before you leave town. I thought maybe… you could give me your autograph.”
His face broke into a somewhat eerie smile. “If that’s true, I can give you something much better than an autograph.”
Right there in the tent, just a few feet away from you, he pulled his cock out. You gasped and looked away, unable to believe he would do something so brazen. Then you remembered that you’d been hiding in his tent, watching him undress. To him, you were probably the brazen one. You looked back at him, at the long, pale shaft in his hand, growing larger and firmer before your eyes. 
“Come here,” he said, and your body seemed to move on its own. You stepped over to him, your heart hammering in your chest, and he put one hand on your shoulder, gently but firmly pushing you down to a kneeling position before him. You found yourself at mouth level with his now fully erect cock. 
You looked up at at him, uncertain, but he put his hand on the back of your head, threading his thin fingers through your hair, and pulled you closer. By reflex you opened your mouth, and his cock slid inside. You closed your lips around it, licked at it with your tongue, savoring the taste of him. He watched you, his expression unchanged as you pulled back and ran your tongue along the length, wanting to give him pleasure more than anything else in the world.
Finally, your licking and sucking seemed to have an effect, as his grip on your hair tightened. He pulled out of your mouth and said, “Hold out your tongue.”
You obeyed immediately. He grasped the tip of your tongue with his thumb and one finger, pulling it a little further out, then shot his cum directly onto it. The warm sticky fluid drizzled down your bottom lip and chin, but you managed to bring most of it into your mouth, where you swallowed it. 
He grinned down at you. “Good girl.”
You stood up slowly, not wanting to do anything that would displease him. It was as if your whole body existed just for him. You’d never been so entranced by anyone before. 
He reached forward and undid the buttons on the front of your dress, then pulled it down to pool around your feet, leaving you only in bra, panties, garter belt, and sheer stockings. You blushed, lowering your eyes, but he took hold of your hand and pulled you over to the bed. 
After pushing you onto your back, you watched in confusion as he unspooled the whip and held it up. “Put your hands above your head,” he commanded, and you did. 
The next moment, he swung the whip, and it coiled tightly around both your wrists, holding them together. You cried out in pain as the whip stung your flesh, and you noticed that it was covered in tiny sharp briars that pricked your skin and caused little drops of blood to trickle down your arms. 
He stood over you, watching your face, as if waiting to see if you would beg him to release you. But you didn’t. You would let this man do whatever he wanted with you, if it meant getting to spend even one more moment in his presence. 
After a few moments, he climbed onto the bed, and pulled a small knife from his boot. You drew in a sharp breath, wondering what he was going to do with it, but he simply used it to cut off your bra and panties, leaving the garter belt and stockings. 
He moved down and pushed your knees apart, then used two fingers to spread you open. You gasped as he leaned forward and ran his tongue along the inside of your folds, prodding at your clit with the tip. You arched your back and moaned. He alternated using his tongue and his fingers to pleasure you, making obscene sounds with the wet arousal dripping out of you, bringing you to climax faster than you ever thought possible. 
As you shuddered through your orgasm, he got to his knees between your thighs and positioned himself at your entrance. You barely had time to register what he was doing when he thrust inside you. You bucked against the whip restraining you, your whole body lifting off the bed, the briars biting into your wrists. It hurt. All of it did. But he was so beautiful, you would have let him whip you as if you were a misbehaving lion. 
He pulled back and looked down at where your bodies were connected, his expression vaguely displaying surprise. You assumed he saw blood and realized you were a virgin. He grinned at you again and thrust back in, burying himself in you. 
You whimpered but you wrapped your legs around his waist, pulling him even deeper into you. All those other women and girls in the audience were so obviously smitten with him, and he may have bowed to them as they left or graced them with a smile, but you were the one he was fucking. You were special. 
He reached one hand up to stroke your hair as he continued thrusting in and out. “For a virgin, you can take it deep,” he said, clearly meaning it as a compliment. 
You clenched around him, the praise causing your arousal to spike. You looked up at him with teary, lust-filled eyes. “P-please… wherever you’re going… take me with you!”
He looked you in the eyes, but said nothing, so you went on. 
“I’ll do anything you want! I don’t think I can live without you!”
His eyes shifted away from your face as he muttered, “You won’t have to worry about that.”
“What?”
He suddenly kissed you on the lips, pushing his tongue into your mouth, making you forget what he’d just said as one of his hands groped your breast. The sudden actions, coupled with the sensation of his cock repeatedly hitting a very sensitive spot inside you, brought you over the edge again, leaving you whimpering against his mouth. 
Moments later, he shot his seed inside you, so much that you felt like it would leak out around his cock. 
He pulled out and stood up, then walked over to retrieve his pants from the floor, leaving you shuddering on the bed, the whip still digging into your skin. 
When he stepped back over to you, he pulled the whip free. It hurt, possibly more than when he originally hit you with it, and blood kept sliding  down your shaking arms. He coiled the whip back up and leaned over you, rubbing the whip against your breast, the briars scratching over the nipple. You hissed and tossed your head back, enjoying the pain. 
He watched you with something like amusement, smiling down at you as he dragged the whip down, then rubbed it against the tender flesh between your legs. It wasn’t hard enough to draw blood, but your body was already so sensitive that the sensations felt much sharper than they were. You moaned and reached for him, wanting to pull him closer, wanting him to kiss you again. But he abruptly stopped and stood back up, looking toward the entrance to his tent. 
You followed his gaze and saw several figures walking into the tent. It was the other performers, all five of them, dressed in casual clothing as they crowded in and stood around, none of them seeming the least bit surprised to find a naked young woman in the ring master’s bed. 
“Oh, you’re not finished yet?” one of them asked. You were too confused to notice which one. You tried to cover your nudity with your arms as you scooted to the back of the bed. 
“I was just about to,” the ring leader said, uncoiling the whip and stretching it tight between his hands. 
“What’s going on?!” you cry, feeling completely exposed and vulnerable. 
The fire dancer laughed. “The boss is about to finish you up. At least he showed you a good time first, from the looks of it.” His eyes very pointedly moved to the wet sticky spot on the sheets. 
You couldn’t take this any more. Things were getting crazy, fast. You jumped off the bed and ran toward the tent’s entrance, but you only got a few feet before you heard a familiar sound, the whip slicing through the air. A split second later, you felt the spike-covered whip wrap around your neck, cutting into the delicate skin of your throat, causing blood to trickle down to your chest as you struggled to get your fingers under the whip. 
You were jerked backwards, toward the end of the bed, and you watched in horror as the ring master slung his end of the whip over a metal hook hanging from the tent’s ceiling and pulled, causing you to be lifted off your feet, hanging you. 
You struggled wildly, kicking and jerking as your oxygen ran out. Just before you were about to black out, you were able to extend one foot to touch the end of the bed, giving yourself a tiny bit of leeway to suck in some air, your fingers clawing at the whip. The motion forced you to spread your legs apart, and you felt the ring master’s cum, tinted red by your blood, pour out of you. 
You heard some of the other performers laugh, and one of them said, “Fuck, you really filled her up, boss!”
You looked down at the ring master, who was holding the end of the whip firmly, using it to squeeze the life out of you. You couldn’t understand why he was doing this. When he finally met your eyes, he looked… regretful? “Sorry,” he said in a quiet voice, “I can’t keep a pet. I always end up killing them. Best to do it now before I get attached.”
Your eyes widened as he suddenly jerked on the whip, pulling you further into the air and out of reach of the bed. You jerked and kicked, desperate to find some footing, desperate for mercy, but none came. You got one last look at those beautiful red eyes as you lost consciousness, and died. 
The next morning, the dark carnival loaded up and headed for the next town, leaving your body in a shallow grave. 
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lokidokieokie · 11 months
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The Dance of the Shadows
Summary: A fearless hunter seeks to unravel the mystery behind Spike's facade, leading to a passionate encounter that defies expectations.
Pairing: Spike x Fem!Reader
Warning(s): mild language, suggestive themes, Spike (he's a warning himself), mentions of a graveyard
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The darkened cemetery was an eerie backdrop for the night's events. You, a fearless hunter of the supernatural, found yourself face-to-face with Spike, the platinum-haired vampire known for his sharp wit and dangerous allure. He smirked at you, his blue eyes glinting mischievously in the moonlight.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" Spike drawled, leaning casually against a tombstone. "Another pretty thing wandering around my turf. You're a brave one, love."
You raised an eyebrow, undeterred by his cocky attitude. "I could say the same about you, Spike. Hanging around graveyards doesn't exactly scream 'normal' either."
He chuckled, stepping closer to you. "Normal is overrated, pet. Besides, where else would a vampire like me find some excitement?"
You couldn't help but feel a strange attraction to Spike, despite knowing what he was. His dangerous charm and roguish demeanor intrigued you, igniting a spark of curiosity deep within. You found yourself stepping closer, closing the distance between the two of you.
"I'm not here for a fight tonight," you confessed, your voice laced with a mixture of confidence and vulnerability. "I wanted to... talk."
Spike's eyes narrowed, searching your face for any hint of deceit. However, he detected genuine sincerity in your gaze, causing him to lower his guard ever so slightly. "Talk, huh? Well, love, I'm always up for a chat. What's on your mind?"
You took a deep breath, trying to steady your racing heartbeat. "I've heard tales of your exploits, Spike. The vampire with a poetic soul and a taste for the dangerous. I wanted to know... what lies beneath the facade."
A flicker of surprise danced across Spike's face, quickly replaced by a smirk. "You think you can unravel the mystery, do you? Not many have tried, love, and even fewer have succeeded."
"I'm not like the others," you replied, your voice filled with determination. "I see something in you, Spike. A vulnerability hidden beneath the bravado. I want to understand it."
His gaze softened, and he took a step closer, his body now mere inches away from yours. "You're a bold one, aren't you? Most people run from the darkness, but you seem to dance with it. Tell me, what makes you so different?"
You met his gaze head-on, your eyes filled with unwavering resolve. "Because I've seen darkness in myself too, Spike. We all have our demons, literal or otherwise. But it's what we do with that darkness that defines us."
A slow smile crept across his face, and Spike leaned in, his lips dangerously close to yours. "You're a breath of fresh air, love. Maybe you're right. Perhaps there's more to me than meets the eye."
With that, he closed the remaining distance, capturing your lips in a passionate, electrifying kiss. It was a clash of fire and ice, an embrace that spoke of hidden desires and untamed passions. As you melted into each other's arms, the world around you faded into insignificance.
The night seemed to stretch on forever, lost in a haze of stolen moments and whispered confessions. In each other's embrace, you found solace from the chaos of the world, a respite from the battles fought in the shadows. The dance between you and Spike was a delicate balance, a dangerous connection that defied expectations.
When the night finally came to an end, and the first rays of dawn kissed the horizon, you and Spike parted ways with an unspoken understanding. The world might never truly understand your connection, but it didn't matter. In that fleeting moment, you had found something rare and beautiful amidst the darkness—a connection that transcended the boundaries of good and evil.
As you walked away from the cemetery, a smile tugged at the corners of your lips. The dance with Spike might have been brief, but it had left an indelible mark on your soul, a memory to be cherished for eternity.
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A/N Spike is just...perfect. Absolutely love the character 😍
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Character Profile: Prince Edlin Silverleaf, The Moon Prince of Nem Naalore
!! Note: Please do not use my character for roleplaying or fanfiction. (with the exception for Ycey Narrates). He is still a developing character. If you wish to draw him out, please contact me for more information !!
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"Those dazzling eyes of yours. Why, even under the moonlight, turly its like gazing into a galaxy of stars. Now, what's bothering my star?" - Prince Edlin from "Under the Moonlight" Part 1
Full Name: Prince Edlin Amadeus Silverleaf
Aliases/Other Titles: Moon Prince of Nem Naalore, The Silver Prince, The Clumsy Elf (from his beloved)
Gender: Male
Race: Elf
Age: 20
Height: 6'1 ft (185cm)
Eye Color: Amethyst
Hair Color: Snow, long length sometimes in loose braids
Skin Color: Soft Beige
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🌛💫About/Backstory💫🌛
With the great war between humans and elves coming to an end, King Lafvan and Queen Saevanna decided it was time to bring a child into the new world. Edlin, however, was very weak when he was born. He was barely breathing and had very pale skin. If it were not for the mysterious maiden that Saevanna allowed to heal the child, Edlin would not be part of this world. No one, not even the Moon Queen herself, knew what ancient powers the maiden possessed. And so Edlin was raised just like any ordinary elven boy throughout the years.
Edlin, while still learning his place as Moon Prince of Nem Naalore, took a liking in swordsmanship. As a youngling, he learned from his uncle and learned everything that he knew. When his uncle wasn’t around, he had others teach him. His uncle would even send him swords, which sparked a new hobby in collecting swords, which Saevanna didn’t like the influence Lafvan’s brother was having on her only son. His sword play would be limited as he still had to learn prince etiquette and the lectures Saevanna scheduled. Edlin, however, would still sneak off during those lectures, riding upon his great albino elk, Cloud, into the forests.  
The elf had shown great connections with humans, especially with the sun princess of Sol Estrela. He was first introduced to the human princess when both royal families wanted for them both to promote peace amongst humans and elves. Over time, this friendship blossomed, and they became close.
However, elves, at the age of twenty, begin to slowly age. This is why elves don’t normally bear many children due to this revelation that Edlin discovers from the sun princess. It would prevent their relationship from growing further. So, they would keep their relationship a secret from their families.
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💜🌌Personality🌌💜
Edlin is a kind-hearted, charming elf. Many female elves have gawked over his friendly personality, most especially his good looks. Royal lines from around the continent (even beyond the shores) wanted to marry off their elven daughters to the resilient moon prince of Nem Naalore, but he had refused every contract with the other kingdoms.
He's been known on many occasions for helping Naalorians in the kingdom. He’s brave, going off against dangerous monsters that invade his home (most of the time he gets assistance from his friends or palace guards). His mother, Saevanna, gets worried every time he runs off to assist his people that he may not return. But he does come back, ruining his princely wardrobe every time.  
The elf is clumsy, often falling off his great, large elk Cloud or being around the love of his life, the human princess of Sol Estrela. He trips, falls, and stumbles. He almost broke his back once when falling off the princess’ balcony one night after the Sunset Gala; however, he was just overreacting that one time when he did (it wasn’t that large of a fall).   
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🦌⚔️Abilities⚔️🦌
Swordsmanship – Skilled in sword fighting in combat. Edlin owns a large collection of handcrafted swords, from scimitars to long swords to short swords. He switches them out occasionally, to be sharpened and placed back upon the wall until switched out again. He prefers to have one sword in hand; however, his kind is known to duel with two swords instead of one.
Darkvision – Edlin can see through the darkly lit forests and caves. This has proven to be useful when returning to the Moon Palace or searching through the dark forest for lost creatures.
Heightened Senses – The elven prince has keener senses compared to humans. He is graceful on his feet (most of the time) in dueling and has excellent eyesight.
Riding – He rides not only horses but also great elks. Cloud was taken in as a calf after its mother abandoned it in the rain one night. Both bonded, and Edlin would ride upon him every sunrise and sunset for his “walks”. Edlin also likes to give Cloud treats after riding, such as sugar cubes (which he shouldn’t have, but Edlin gives it to him anyways, seeing as it has no effect on him) or special tree leaves he’s gathered in the forests.
Understanding of Creatures/Talking with Beasts – Although this doesn’t work on all animals, he can speak and comprehend all sorts of creatures, such as his elk Cloud. His mother found Edlin’s ability to be useful when having him get serpents and other reptiles out of her gardens, as she hates scaly reptiles.
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⭐Concept Art⭐
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Artwork by Shio
📖Stories✏️
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🌙 Under the Moonlight Series 🌌
Part 1
Part 2
SFW Valentine's Day Special Headcanon
More Stories TBA
Inspired Spotify Playlist: TBA
Inspired YouTube Playlist: TBA
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pix3lplays · 5 months
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You know- I keep thinking about it and decided to do it. Since you like Luocha, just write whateee~ver you want about him for this ask. If not, I can always talk about stuff. I have no shortage in different thoughts about all the HSR characters. Especially the men because Hoyo has not missed once. Arlan and Yanqing don’t count one is a child and the other is pretty meh for me personally-
I also like Luocha, though. I listened to his voicelines again the other day and he can be so sassy, sometimes. 😂
Ehehe, oh I’ll write something, but feel free to talk about literally whatever thoughts you have, I’d love to hear them✨✨ And yes??? Sassy blonde husband!?? @kasuna-kotonoha pointed out to me he got a new voice line when he pairs up with Blade that goes: Shame. I can’t give you the burial you seek. And I can’t stop thinking about it. For me at least it sounds kinda biting and bitter and sarcastic and it’s like??? Luocha where’d that attitude come from??
Couldn’t decide on what to write so I went through some of my old stuff and added him hehe… And made a new one I might do for some of the boys hehe
-Luocha: being approved by your family-
Ah, it’d start off so very well. He’s a gentleman, he’s charming, he’s sweet, for all they know he’s got a good job…he seems like the type of guy who will definitely treat you right. So, at first at least, he gets a 9 or even a 10 for being approved by your family. But after the Stellaron Crisis aboard the Luofu, and your husband being mysteriously arrested in connection to the crime…yeah…their opinion of him changes. They’re really worried about you. They hope none of them will ever see Luocha again…and they hope you will one day be able to recover from the betrayal of your husband. 1 out of 10.
Love languages: Absolutely an acts of service and a words of affirmation kind of guy. It’s important to him that you’re safe, so a lot of acts of services include healing your wounds and teaching you the most affective ways to take care of yourself. But words are just as important to him. He’s filled with sweet nothings for you, and he’ll absolutely shower you with them. It’s up to you if you believe what he says or not though.
The last straw (what made you divorce him?): Definitely the Xianzhou Stellaron crisis. You didn’t think much of it when your husband left on a ‘business trip’ to the Xianzhou. Everything seemed like it was going fine, until eventually he stopped answering his phone, and you began to find yourself growing worried about him. Well. At least you knew he was alive when THE General of the Xianzhou Luofu came to your door to inform you that your husband had been arrested. He couldn’t give you many details, but it was safe to say that whatever your husband did…he put a lot of people in danger… So you ask the General. If there was any way for you to get in contact with your beloved husband. He informed you that he could deliver a letter for you, but Luocha would be unable to write back. So you ask him to give you some time to think, while you get to work penning a letter for Luocha. You rework it many times. Sometimes the letter is aggressive and angry and accusatory. Sometimes it’s just filled with concern for him, asking if he’s alright, stuff like that. Finally you settle on a letter that ends your relationship. You tell him you still care about him, but you’re not willing to be with someone who put countless lives in danger, no matter his excuse. On one hand you wished you could see his reaction to the news, see if he was okay and still going to be doing well for himself even from prison, and on the other, you’re glad you’ll never see him again.
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that-hawk-guy · 1 month
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The Archer and his One
The city's bustling nightlife was a stark contrast to the shadows Clint Barton moved through with the ease of a predator on the prowl. Tonight, he had a lead on a crooked target, someone with ties to illegal arms deals that needed to be brought to justice. Little did he know that the path to his target would intersect with an unexpected encounter.
As he silently navigated the crowded club, a distinctive beep echoed in his ear, drawing his attention to the wristband on his arm. The small, inconspicuous device was a relic from a bygone mission, a mysterious piece of tech that had seemingly chosen its own destiny. The beep indicated something he had never expected – the proximity of his soulmate.
His sharp eyes scanned the room, searching for the source of the signal. Among the vibrant chaos of swirling lights and pulsating music, his gaze landed on a young woman, her aura a mix of sophistication and curiosity. Unbeknownst to Clint, she was the daughter of a powerful senator, attending the event for reasons of her own.
As he approached, a subtle tension filled the air. He could feel her eyes on him, an unspoken connection sparking between them. Unfazed by the social strata that often divided people, Clint offered a charming smile, his eyes betraying the intensity of a man accustomed to navigating danger.
"Seems like we've got a little more than just a crowded club in common," he remarked, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.
@fan-maddson
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khami-the-raccoon · 8 months
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Could I request (Alice in borderland) Niragi x male reader?
About reader:
He does not care about his safety.
He wears only black and white.
He always wears a black and white clown mask.
He does not talk much.
He can randomly start laughing or giggling.
He usually starts giggling in dangerous situations.
He's a beach executive. (Aguni's side)
He specializes in hearts games.
He has a twin sister.
About sister:
His sister is a normal beach member.
She wears really colorful clothing.
She wears a colorful clown mask.
She loves her brother dearly.
She's extremely extraverted and likes to talk alot.
Relationship with sister:
He's not afraid to sacrifice her if it ever comes to it.
M!reader hates his sister and how extraverted she is, while she loves him dearly
When is this fic:
When niragi is threatening everyone to vote for aguni to be the new leader.
Hi! Thank you for your request :) I hope you like it!
Suguru Niragi x Male reader
Summary: Niragi x male reader, where reader is an executive member of the Beach, and helps Niragi convince the others to vote for Aguni, and then they share a moment of love.
Word count: 803
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Y/N had always been an enigma at the Borderlands. His character was shrouded in mystery, only revealing fragments of his true self. He had a penchant for danger, never caring about his own safety. With his black and white attire, he stood out amidst the chaos, always wearing his signature black and white clown mask. Y/N seldom spoke, but when he did, his words held an eerie weight.
He was a beach executive, specializing in hearts games. His skills were unparalleled, his strategy unmatched. But what truly set him apart was his strange behavior. In dangerous situations, a sudden giggle or laugh would escape his lips, seemingly out of place. It unnerved those around him, who struggled to understand his peculiar ways.
Alongside him was his twin sister, a vibrant and extroverted young woman who adored her brother. She loved to talk, always full of life and color, a stark contrast to Y/N's brooding silence. Their relationship was a complex one. Despite her affection for him, Y/N often found himself annoyed by her incessant chatter.
When the Hatter died, Aguni was probably going to be the new leader, even when many of the executives were against it. But that wasn’t the case for Niragi and Y/N, both of them were in favor in letting Aguni take the leadership of the Beach.
Niragi was desperately trying to sway the others to vote in favor of Aguni. Y/N, observing his surroundings with a detached gaze, couldn't help but feel drawn to Niragi's charisma.
As Y/N observed from a distance, his sister approached him, her voice resonating too loudly amidst the tension.
“Y/N, have you noticed how Niragi is working their charm on everyone? It's incredible!” She said, Y/N’s mask helped to hide a look of irritation. “Sister, must you always speak so much? Can't you see that we're in the middle of something important?” Y/N answered.
“But Y/N… I j-just…” she said stumbling over her words. “Save your enthusiasm for another time, sister. We must focus on the task at hand.” Y/N finally said.
Sister's vibrant expression dimmed momentarily, hurt flashing across her face. She respected Y/N's aloof nature but longed for a closer connection. However, the weight of their responsibilities kept them apart, obscuring any chance of true understanding.
Meanwhile, Niragi's gaze met Y/N's from across the room. A mischievous glint danced in their eyes as they wove through the sea of people, their purpose was flirtation.
Niragi approached Y/N a while after. “If Aguni wins, there will be countless opportunities for us to continue our games. Together, we can push the boundaries of this world, challenge the very fabric of existence…. But you have to help me convince the others” he said.
Y/N's heart pounded within his chest. The prospect of collaboration with Niragi, of exploring the depths of their connection, stirred emotions he had suppressed for far too long. Y/N stayed quiet and calm, and spoke after a while of staring at Niragi’s deep black eyes.
“I’ll help you convince them.”
Time skip
When the results were revealed, Aguni emerged victorious, thrusting the group into a future entangled with uncertainty and possibility. Y/N's mask slipped off his face as he stood among the victors, his laughter ringing with a mix of triumph and relief.
Niragi approached Y/N again, their unspoken connection simmering beneath the surface, found themselves alone amidst the quiet aftermath. Their eyes met, a magnetic pull transcending the chaos that surrounded them.
After a while they were left alone, since the other executive members had left.
In the stillness of the moment, their flirtatious banter dissolved all pretenses. The gentle touch of their hands, warm and reassuring, conveyed a yearning that had remained hidden for far too long.
Without hesitation, Y/N leaned in, his lips meeting Niragi's in a passionate and electrifying kiss. Time seemed to stand still as they surrendered to the intensity of their desire, their connection now bound by something more potent than any game.
As they broke apart, a million unspoken promises lingered on their lips. Y/N's black and white attire, a symbol of his enigmatic persona, now faded into shades of gray, merging with the vibrancy of Niragi's own essence. In each other's embrace, they found solace and purpose, a union that defied the boundaries of this grim reality.
As the shadows cast themselves across their path, Y/N and Niragi, two souls intertwined amidst the chaos, faced the future together, fearless and resolute. In their hearts, they held the true power that would light their way through the depths of the Borderlands.
I hope you liked it :)
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