#nytf

[athenswrites]

Welcome Back to the Collection of Athens Writes

Hi! I'm Athens/Andy (they/them). I am a somewhat old yet somewhat new face on writeblr. I'm currently a second year student at a university in the deep south, studying history and anthropology in order to become a museum curator. Most of my free time is spent writing, which is the driving force behind this blog. Writing has become the love of my life over the past ten years.

AthensWrites has had two prior iterations. All I posted here in the previous iteration was privated, including Not Your Typical Fairytale. Don't fear, NYTF will make a glorious return ;)

With all that said, welcome back to the odd writings of Athens, and I hope you enjoy your stay. Below the cut, I've detailed some of my current projects, which range from Sci-Fi (my favorite) to thrillers to fantasy to realistic fiction. I've highlighted key content warnings and tags for each, just to keep you aware. If you'd like to hop on a tag list for any of these stories, please let me know! Some of them I post more frequently than others. I am also very tag list and tag game friendly so PLEASE tag me in stuff. If you need other people to tag in a writeblr tag game, look no further than this post!

The collection is constantly updating and evolving, so stay tuned!

Not Your Typical Fairytale (#nytf)

Although originally planned as a standalone novel, NYTF has now expanded into three separate books: Knight of Dawn, Queen of Noon, and King of Dusk. There's an additional collection of short stories/untold stories planned as well, tentatively titled Pawn of Midnight.

Content warning: gore, death, violence, graphic scientific experimentation, derealization, paranoia, drug use and abuse, alcohol use, child abuse (physical, verbal), relationship abuse (verbal, manipulation), sex (consensual) Related tags: nytf, Piers Hall, Grady Yensey, Rene Dubois, ATLZoS

Knight of Dawn

Piers Hall is the newly crowned monarch of the post-apocalyptic State of Georgia, after their mother, Queen Adele, was declared unfit to rule. Despite meaning well, they find themself unprepared for the role, especially as political rivals, like North Carolina’s President René Dubois and Councilmember Shanna Miles, close in on their tail, seemingly threatening to topple their rule. When various palace staff start to show where their real loyalties, it seems like Grady Yensey, Commander of the Royal Guard and their closest friend, is the only one they can trust. Piers and Grady must scramble to uncover the truth behind Queen Adele’s questionable associates, Piers’ missing past, and President Dubois’ shady activities

International Alliance of Superhumans (#iash)

Superhumans have existed as long as we have, normal people who suddenly develop seemingly magical powers overnight. That’s why the International Alliance of Superhumans was founded in 1945, to help control these superhumans to better humanity. Now, the Alliance's ideals and control is falling apart, as the Underground and the Union threaten its weakening rule over the superhuman community. Fireball is the golden hero of the Alliance , the face of the organization, the beloved apprentice of the Chief Administrator after the death of the one and only GoldenSon. He’s brave, courageous, kind, and always up to take a photo with the kiddos, accompanied by his partner, NightSong. He’s taken down villains from Quantum Rift (the killer of GoldenSon) to Árbol Terror, and now has his eyes set on taking down Hueso Blanco and Morpheus Nox before they can tear a hole in reality. Brigid Roberts is the face behind the mask of Fireball. They’re the only child of the now-deceased Nikki Roberts and find have found themself seeking revenge for Nikki’s death…while also trying to manage this superhero business and their senior year of high school. It doesn’t help that the administration of Wesmoreland keeps threatening to expel them for their aggressive behavior. Hueso Blanco is the epitome of an ex-Alliance villain, a well beloved hero fallen from grace, after Árbol Terror and Quantum Rift convinced him to join the Underground. Now with both of his former allies dead, he leads the Underground, and with the help of Morpheus Nox (an up and coming villain with a terrifying similarity to Quantum Rift) he plans to tear a hole in our reality, ripping out world apart. Martin Garcia-Flores is the sole caretaker of his younger brother, Elias, and would do anything to protect him. After the Alliance's violent threats, he left, in order to protect what was left. He lost friends and family and his love to the Alliance's corrupted side, and now works tirelessly to bring it to his knees…while also trying to work three separate jobs to keep himself and Elias afloat. When fate brings Brigid and Martin face to face, maskless and vulnerable, the two come to understand they may not be as different as they’d both previously thought. Content Warning: violence, gore, death, family abuse (physical, verbal), alcohol (use) Related Tags: IASH, superhumans, Brigid Roberts, Martin GF, Hueso Blanco, Fireball

Space Clue/The Murder of Fredrik Lexand (#tmfl)

In 2183, humans abandoned earth as her ecosystems collapsed and became uninhabitable. Now, the remnants of humanity live in the Lexand Starfleet, a group of 16 name-brand ships, sailing towards deep space. In control of it all is Fredrik Lexand, the 17th great grandson of the original founder of Lexand StarFleet. From his living pod at the head of StarSeeker Alpha, he controls everything and anything that happens to humanity, from their food to their spouses to where the remnants of humanity will travel to. The weight of the world on one man’s shoulders (who are we kidding, of course he has lackeys who do all the menial work), worshipped as a god. Until the morning he is found brutally dismembered, mangled parts of his body strewn all over his office. Humanity freezes, watching intently, as the Lexand Pod is locked down by Detective Scoud Tambry, swearing to uncover the killer, and avenge the Corporate god-king. Content Warning: Violence, gore Related Tags: tmfl, space clue, Triple A Siblings, Scoud Tambry

Something Queer is Afoot (#SQIA)

Something Queer is Afoot is a massive collection of stories, all centering around queer life and romance. The Queer Crew is the group which most of them are centered around. This collection is MASSIVE and has about 10 different novella-length stories within. The content warnings listed below covers ALL of SQIA. Content Warnings: su*cide, death, homophobia, transphobia, abuse (physical, verbal, and sexual), drug use and abuse, religious trauma, sex (consensual and noncon/r*pe) Related Tags: SQIA, tqc, nlth, frf, sunandgun, boc

Still to be added: All of SQIA's individual projects, Cryto Conspiracy, The Great Fantasy American Road Trip, World of Ateine, Neon Squad

MORE TO BE ADDED SOON, SO STAY TUNED!

Athens' Current Objectives....

Blog Tag Directory:

#athenswrites: Personal writing

#athens answers: ask games

#other writeblrs: exactly what it sounds like, other writers I've reblogged

#writers I love: reblogs of close friends or writing that just hits me different

#rblg: general reblog tag

I'm pretty good at tagging extensively, so if you need to find something or are looking for a specific wip in my blog, there's a high probability I've tagged it like crazy

#writeblr #writing #writeblr intro #writeblr community #boost #new writeblr boost #nytf #scifi #fantasy #iash #superheroes #creative writing #writerscommunity #writer #lgbtq

[rainaftersnowplease]

We're live, my friends. Let's get these two idiots together.

Night has fallen, and she’s backlit by the misty light coming from the gala below. The champagne glow of it catches in her golden hair, glints off the slightly reflective fibers of her suit. Her back is to you, and though you know she can hear even the slight uptick of your breathing at the sight of her, you allow yourself the indulgence of a moment to regard Supergirl leaning on her elbows against your balcony railing. How her head tilts almost pensively downward between her broad shoulders, her cape fluttering restlessly in the light breeze despite her stillness. “You know this isn’t really an entrance,” you tease. Kara doesn’t startle at your voice, and that betrayal of her super senses in that tiny way warms you, another data point in the growing catalogue of Kara’s trust in you. You come to join her on the balcony, leaning an elbow on the railing to face her. “People get suspicious when mild-mannered reporters fly forty stories up into the air,” she teases back, favoring you with a genuine but toothless smile as she turns her gaze to you. You don’t have trouble reading the guilt folded into the corners of her closed mouth. “I take it this isn’t a social call, then,” you say. The warmth dissipates from your chest a bit, as though Kara’s muted smile is a cloud keeping the sun at bay. Kara looks at you for a moment, and her eyes soften the longer she stares. You wait for her rejoinder, the rabbit of your mind hopping sadly from worse to worst case scenarios. You flex your jaw, an old coping trigger to stop an unreasonable mental spiral, and force your hands to still from where they’ve knotted together in your anxiety. “I haven’t been completely honest with you,” Kara says. “But I’d like to be, starting now.”

Continue on Ao3, or consider supporting me on Patreon!

#supergirl #supercorp #kara danvers #lena luthor #nytf #fanfiction

[tamapalace]

Tamagotchi Friends at the 2014 New York Toy Fair

#tamapalace #tamagotchi #tmgc #tamagotchifriends #tamagotchi friends #friends #tamatag #virtualpet #bandai #videos #nytf #newyorktoyfair #new york toy fair #tarabadie #tara badie #Youtube

[joelletwo]

tanunatsu building a home together..................................................

#natsumanga #nytf #<- reinaugural #dies a million deaths about it. absolutely in anguish about it #was tracking the shift from going in school uniforms to different clothes but kind of turned into the same modern natsuyuu thing of ohhhh. #these kids are getting older theyre turning into adults theyre already the people theyre gonna be in the future. wahg.

[theoddcryptid]

Happy STS! Let's talk about secrets. Do your characters or world have them? Are they considered a good thing or bad? Who in your cast is most likely to spill one? ♥️

Secrets secrets secrets! Within Not Your Typical Fairytale, secrets drive much of the plot, mostly ones related to family and former friends. The biggest ones I can think of are the ones around Dubois and Dr. Panya's histories and families!

#athensanswers #sts #storyteller saturday #ask game #writeblr #nytf

[litoygame]

We're good to go! #nytf #toyfair (at LI Toy & Game) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqn72Gvui7G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nytf #toyfair

[actionfigureinsider]

Flashback time! These images popped up today in my Facebook Memories from #ToyFairNY 2009. It was this day in 2009 that @mattel did their #CollectorPress presentation and we got to look at all the great new products for #JusticeLeagueUnlimited #DCUC #BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold #MastersofTheUniverse and #GhostBusters I loved seeing those @four_horsemen_studios 2-Ups. If you could go back in time what from these images would you grab for your collection? #JLU #MOTUC #DCUniverseClassics #toyfair #NYTF https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLfuOiuj2F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#toyfairny #collectorpress #justiceleagueunlimited #dcuc #batmanthebraveandthebold #mastersoftheuniverse #ghostbusters #jlu #motuc #dcuniverseclassics #toyfair #nytf

[brutalgamer]

Toy Fair 23: Jada Toys shows Capcom figures, new "Pink Slip" die-cast car lineup

Taking the action figure world is Jada Toys. While there was nothing ‘new’ shown at Toy Fair, we did get a bit of news anyway.

#Jada Toys #mega man #New York Toy Fair 2023 #NYTF 2023 #street fighter #Action Figures and Toys #Expo #News #Toy Fair

[thetruearchmagos]

Paging @athenswrites . As a fan of nytf, I was trying to understand the scale and distances involved in it...

That blue smudge you see on the right is the entirety of my country, Singapore. I am now massively readjusting my perspectives on things.

[nytfythfhtyf]

h for like ten minutes i was like, oh i havent seen tumblr user nytf in awhile. (i just pronounce your username as nifty in my head). and worried youve succumbed to mental illness or smth. i looked through my following list and couldnt find you and was like oh no, did he deactivate? after looking through my blog for the last post ive reblogged from you i found out your blog is perfectly fine, you just havent been posting much. which is great youre probably touching grass which i need to do also. the worry i felt feels kinda silly now? anyways thought id send this ask on the off chance youre not doing so hot. sorry if it comes off as parasocial but even if i don't know you and we're all just running our silly little blogs, i hope youre doing ok. keep your chin up king 👍

thank you!! yeah im totally good im in an outpatient program rn and also getting ready to move so all i want to do when im not doing stuff is dune phone game and chubbyemu videos. the worry is so valid i also get like that

#thank you for your concern tho :’) #ive been thinking like i hope my mutuals arent worried abt me lol #im doing a lot better now 👍 #i even got blood drawn yesterday and i wasnt scared as shit #and went through almost all of my clothes i have toooooo many and put a bunch in depop and goodwill piles #💪💪💪🔥🔥💯 #asks #i say things #also it doesnt come off as parasocial dw :)

[graphicpolicy]

New York Toy Fair 2023: Diamond Select Toys Brings New Products and Licenses

New York Toy Fair 2023: Diamond Select Toys Brings New Products and Licenses #NYTF2023 #NYTF

For the first time in three years, it’s New York Toy Fair time! The toy industry’s biggest event was on hold after their last show in 2020, but it’s coming back rested, ready, and… early? That’s right, Toy Fair will run from September 30 to October 3, meaning you don’t have to wait until February to see all of 2024’s hottest toys! Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD will be front and center,…

View On WordPress

#aew #all elite wrestling #avatar: the last airbender #darkwing duck #diamond select toys #g.i. joe #gentle giant ltd. #house of dragon #indiana jones #invincible #lord of the rings #marvel #new york toy fair #pacific rim #rebel moon #star wars #teenage mutant ninja turtles #the matrix #the muppets #the walking dead

[athenswrites]

A floorboard creaked beneath the carpet, and Piers leapt a mile in the air, heart racing. Whipping around, they scanned the hallway behind them. No one else was there. [...] Their last shred of common sense screamed at them to get out of there, that they’d seen too much, that someone was- The cold metal of a pistol pressed against their skull.

General Information:

Genre: A weird mix between politics, sci-fi, and a thriller

POV: Most likely 3rd limited

Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Georgia (as in the US State) in the year 2211

Content warnings: severe injury/gore, death, graphic scientific experimentation, paranoia, drug use and abuse, alcohol use, child abuse (physical, verbal), relationship abuse (verbal, manipulation), sex (consensual), cannibalism

Synopsis, Characters, and more below the cut!

Synopsis

Although originally planned as a standalone novel, NYTF has now expanded into three separate books: Knight of Dawn, Queen of Noon, and King of Dusk. There's an additional collection of short stories/untold stories planned as well, tentatively titled Pawn of Midnight.

Knight of Dawn

Piers Hall is the newly crowned monarch of the post-apocalyptic State of Georgia, after their mother, Queen Adele, was declared unfit to rule. Despite meaning well, they find themself unprepared for the role, especially as political rivals, like North Carolina’s President René Dubois and Councilmember Shanna Miles, close in on their tail, seemingly threatening to topple their rule. When various palace staff start to show where their real loyalties lie, it seems like Grady Yensey, Commander of the Royal Guard and their closest friend, is the only one they can trust. Piers and Grady must scramble to uncover the truth behind Queen Adele’s questionable associates, Piers’ missing past, and President Dubois’ shady activities

Characters

Monarch Jillian "Piers" Hall (they/them)

Piers (19) is a primary character within Not Your Typical Fairytale. They are the newly crowned Monarch of the State of Georgia, a title inherited from their adoptive mother, Queen Adele Hall. After having studied and trained for the role for years, Piers knows exactly what they have to do, but struggles following through in practice. In political and personal matters, Piers is extremely manipulative and controlling, yet somehow appears personable (and the textbook presentation of ADHD). They regularly get in the way of their own objective to fix what Adele broke. Adele's legacy leaves them with a lot to work through, both politically and personally, driving most of their internal conflicts and growth. Through all this, their long time best friend, Grady, sticks by their side no matter what. They would do anything for her, knowing she'd do the same for them. As the story progresses, and their own paranoia about the situations surrounding them and their past builds, Grady becomes the one of the few people they perceive they can trust.

Commander Grady Juniper Yensey (she/her)

Grady (22) is the other primary character in Not Your Typical Fairytale. She's the youngest ever Commander of the Royal Guard Special Operations, and she will do anything to keep her prestigious military position. She can be extremely tight laced and controlling when on duty, fearing failure and the fact no one will take her seriously. Grady feels an obligation to do her best, and refuses to accept anything less from herself, often leading her to break down when alone, unsure of her purpose when not on duty. When with friends, she is notably softer and kinder, but pushes them to achieve at the highest level like herself. The only thing she cares about more than her job is her best friend, Piers. The two are inseparable, and they are one of few people Grady feels she can be vulnerable around. As Piers' life is put in danger through the story, Grady makes sure to always cover their back and keep them from harm, knowing they'll always do the same for her.

Palace Residents

Queen Adele Hall (she/her)

Adele is Piers' adoptive mother, and can be credited for most of how Piers behaves. As the former Queen of the State of Georgia, Adele stripped many social programs and left the state in ruin, for seemingly no rhyme or reason. She bullied and manipulated the Council to her whims, a trait which Piers has somewhat picked up on much to the dismay of the Councilors. Her personal life was fraught with grief and poor life decisions, which is oftentimes credited as the reason for some of her behavior. Piers and Adele's relationship is strained, as Piers recognizes the negative effect their mother had on their people and on themself, but simultaneously idolizes her as a mother figure, as they never knew their biological parents. Adele isn't present for most of NYTF, but her presence is felt throughout.

HoPS Marcella "Marcie" Olson (she/her)

Marcie is Adele's closest friend and the Head of Palace Staff, a role she's served in since she was 18, after the death of her mother. Of all the characters, she is the one who has truly seen the good and horrible Adele's entire life, but also tends to ignore Adele's faults at the same time. Marcie is a very motherly character, having two kids of her own with Gavin Johnson (Gretel and Hansel Olson) and practically raising Grady and Piers as well. She ALSO tends to be pushy, controlling over Palace matters, and constantly talks down to others. Marcie just wants everything to stay the same, and to keep her own family safe, which occasionally puts herself and Piers at odds. However, when it comes down to it, she cares about Piers and wants to see them succeed.

Dr. Charoen Panya (xe/xir)

Dr. Panya is the very well-trusted Royal Physician and one of Adele's old friends. During xir youth in Athens, Dr. Panya studied to become a medical doctor, before falling in with the wrong crowd. After being given a second chance by Adele, xe has never looked back and faithfully served the Royal family and other high ranking officials since. Dr. Panya tends to be erratic and reclusive, confining xirself to the basement of the Palace. If not actively providing medical care, xe can be found dissecting the corpses of plague victims, searching for a more accessible cure. The only person xe allows to assist them is Marlowe, who xe has bonded with over the past ten years. Piers trusts Dr. Panya to an extent... but in the way two crazy people do.

René Dubois (he/him)

René is the Former President of North Carolina and an old friend of Adele's, and he arrives at the Palace near the beginning of the first book. Having never met him before, Piers immediately has suspicions, especially as he seems to know Marcie, Adele, and other palace residents very well, despite none of them ever mentioning him. Those suspicions grow into outright paranoia and hatred as he plays their exact game back at them, refusing to answer questions and seemingly turning their allies against them. René, like Piers, is manipulative and controlling of others, although he hides it better, which has served him well in his career. During his time in North Carolina, he served as both Senator for several years and President for seven years, before resigning. He keeps his personal life private, and has no family he mentions, besides his husband, Darcey.

Gretel Olson (she/her)

Gretel is the oldest of Marcie and Gavin's kids and works as a pastry chef in the Palace's kitchens. She has a similar attitude to Grady, constantly pushing herself to be her best, but takes care of herself better and knows her limits. While Marcie desires that Gretel follow in her footsteps, Gretel doesn't care to become HoPS, instead setting her eyes on becoming the Executive Chef of the Palace's kitchens, like her maternal grandfather. This often puts her at odds with her overbearing mother, a situation her father, Gavin, is not willing to get involved in. While friends with both Grady and Piers, she's definitely sister-close with Grady, and not so much with Piers. Gretel is romantically involved with Marlowe, although no one besides Dr. Panya knows (unbeknownst to them).

Hansel Olson (he/him)

Hansel is the youngest child of Marcie and Gavin. He loves fashion and currently works as a tailor, serving primarily Piers but also others within the Palace. Despite how much he loves his role, Hansel has his sights set on a bigger one: Head of Palace Staff. Marcie refuses to see him potentially fulfilling the role, instead placing her hopes in Gretel. Most characters, including Marcie, see him as ditzy, disorganized, and too childish to make any real impact. Piers, however, sees themself in him, and recognizes Hansel as both a trustworthy friend and a valuable asset to their information gathering, entrusting him to listen in on whatever is being said while working with the Councilors and other political leaders within the palace. Hansel doesn't have any friends beyond Piers, although he was the only one of this generation (Piers, Gretel, Grady, Hansel) to attend a public school (in the Royal District).

Royal Guard

Captain Charles "Gavin" Johnson (he/him)

Gavin is the Captain of the Royal Guard, a rank he achieved after his brother, David, became Councilor. After years of being under his brother, both in rank and academics, Gavin is glad to finally be able to be himself and show what he's capable of. He's very warm and fatherly, but also knows what he's doing and when to act, making him a great leader. Most people in the Palace love him and he's easy to get along with, compared to most of the other people here. His relationship with Marcie can get rocky at times, as they really are friends not lovers, but in the end, they would die for each other. Gavin is the father of Gretel and Hansel, and the adoptive father of Grady.

Commander Mateo Lopez (he/him)

Mateo is the Commander of the Royal Navy, and quite possibly the only person who doesn't like Gavin. As the longest-serving officer of the group, Mateo thinks he should have become the next Captain, and was betrayed when David, his close friend, promoted Gavin instead of him. Despite all this, Mateo and Gavin have continued to hook up for the past 15 years, behind the backs of the other officers. (Marcie knows. She knows everything.) Mateo ranked out of the Academy at 19, and quickly worked his way up to the Navy Commander due to his excellent strategical abilities. Mateo is one of very few characters here to not be born in a Zone, having come from the Brunswick settlement, a daughter settlement of the Savannah Zone of Safety. He can be difficult and a bit of an asshole. That's it.

Commander Giaan Sei (he/xe)

Giaan is the Commander of the Royal Army and Councilor Adel's husband. He's a bit of a silly guy but he knows what he's doing and can be trusted to stay loyal to the Palace. He followed a more traditional military track, ranking out of the Academy when he was 20 and working his way up to serve as the Army Commander. He and Nyla have three kids, the youngest of which just ranked out of the Academy and is a low-level Army officer. He and Nyla also took part in raising Grady when they were around the Palace, as they are the only high ranking Palace figures to live outside the Palace (in the Royal district of ATLZoS).

Commander Bexley Benjamin (he/him)

Bex is the Commander of Royal Guard Perimeter Operations, the least prestigious of the four commanders. Nevertheless, Bex does his best to keep the seven Perimeters of the Zones up and running, as the first line of defense against invading forces and mindless plague victims. He is most often in Command Central, sitting cross-legged in his rolling chair and constantly monitoring all the Perimeters. The other three commanders and Gavin swear that the man never sleeps. Bex has an off and on relationship with Meghan, which is known by the other commanders and Gavin. Piers isn't so sure what to think of Bex, but throughout the story he proves himself to be a vital player in Piers' game.

Darcey Olson (he/him)

Darcey is a former Navy officer, and now serves as a military advisor. He grew up in the Palace with his older sister Marcie, but was unjustifiably blamed for the death of their parents when he was 13. He grew angry and violent, often lashing out physically. David pushed him into enrolling in the Academy when he turned 16. Darcey turned his life around and ranked out in a record year and a half. He served under Xavier as Captain, before fleeing when he was 25 due to an "incident". Once arriving in North Carolina, he established a new military career for himself, eventually meeting René thanks to Marcie's intervention. The two have been inseparable since, with Darcey serving as René's Secretary of Defense. Softspoken and kind-hearted, you'd never know what kind of past Darcey has.

The Council

Councilor Shanna Miles of Savannah (she/they)

Miles is the Councilor of Savannah and serves as the head of the Council as its now-longest serving member for the past 22 years. She was first elected as Mayor when she was 37, and served in the position until her election to the Council when she was 42. During their tenure, however, Miles has been consistently bullied and picked on by Adele, and in return, became the biggest thorn in her side. After her abdication, Miles is fully prepared to take out years of pent up rage on an unsuspecting Piers, who she views to be an extension of everything she hated about Adele. Piers feels similar, knowing only their mother's side of things during her disagreements with Miles.

Councilor Marlowe Sidney of Athens (they/them)

Marlowe is the Councilor of Athens, and also its "Blessed Heir", the next of the Sidney Family destined to govern the Classic City. After their grandfather was murdered and their father ascended to the Chancellorship, Marlowe took over Councilor duties in Atlanta at age 19. Marlowe grew up sheltered within the cult walls of Athens and didn't spend any time outside the city until becoming Councilor, causing them to feel out of place and betrayed by the state of the world outside. Their history studying genetics led them to meet Dr. Panya, who they quickly bonded with due to their mutual histories in Athens. As they've been exposed more to the outside world, Marlowe has created a new persona, one they can't take back home to Athens without repercussions from the Chancellor and their stepmother, Dr. Levine. Marlowe and Gretel have been romantically involved for the past few months, but Marlowe knows that it won't last as soon as they're called home to become the next Chancellor.

Councilor David Johnson of Atlanta (he/him)

David is the Councilor of Atlanta, elected to the position only two years prior by the people of ATLZoS. Although the newest Councilor, David has been a longtime presence in the Palace, having served as the Captain of the Royal Guard and Commander of Special Operations prior to his current role. It was his steady and very frugal hand in these positions that earned him the respect of military and civilians alike in Atlanta. David has never been married, although he and Adele had a close romantic relationship during the last few years of her life, unbeknownst to most. David and Gavin respect each other's military strengths, but David does tend to hover over Gavin's shoulder frequently, as he misses being part of the military. While coming off as grumpy and cold, David has a heart of gold. Piers trusts his judgement for most matters but still has reservations about his intentions.

Councilor Fantasia Mason of Macon (she/her)

Mason is the Councilor of Macon. She is extremely socially conservative, which puts her at odds with the rest of the Council. No one likes her, not even Miles, not even Adele, not even Meghan. The only reason she can't be ignored is due to Macon's position as an economic and population powerhouse. Piers would do anything to get rid of her (and they aren't alone, most of the Council would like her gone).

Councilor Callum Meghan of Valdosta (he/him)

Meghan is the Councilor of Valdosta and is quite a charismatic figure. He was elected at age 30 to serve in the Council, and has held the position ever since. Unlike most of the others, Meghan is a strong anti-monarchist, which earned him his own personal hell from Adele. Now, with Piers in charge, Meghan has changed his strategy just a little bit, trying to weave his policies into those he knows Piers will like. Piers sees right through him, but appreciates the effort and gives him credit where it's due.

Councilor Nyla Adel of Albany (she/her)

Nyla is the Councilor of Albany and a former Commander of Royal Perimeter Operations. She served under David's captainship, before being elected to the Council by her native Albany. Unlike David, Nyla truly fits into the world of politics and has been serving for six years. She and Giaan have three kids, and she hopes all will follow in their parent's footsteps, although only her youngest has attended the Academy. Grady respects Nyla quite a bit, recognizing the role she played in Grady's achievements. Grady often goes to her for military advice (and political advice when she's trying to help Piers).

Councilor Esther Green of Rome (she/her)

Green is the Councilor of Rome, the newest of the Zones of Safety, serving for all 12 years. She often misses Council meetings, working to help stabilize Rome's city government after a recent political attack. When she is in meetings, she often is busy working on other things or sleeping and just votes alongside whatever Miles is voting. Piers really isn't sure what to think of Green.

The Others

Lennox (they/he)

Lennox is an outsider who Piers happened to befriend when sneaking out of the Palace and Perimeter. The two almost killed each other out of fright during their first meeting. Since then, the two have developed such a tight bond, and would do literally anything for each other. Lennox is oblivious to a majority of what's going on politically, and doesn't even know who Piers is, much to their relief, allowing them to relax and be themself around him. Piers knows Lennox works as an assassin, but it allows them to keep tabs on whoever his boss is, while simultaneously not knowing who they are. Outside of murder, Lennox creates a variety of art, preferring fashion design and music composition the most. He dreams often about moving somewhere where he doesn't have to hurt anyone anymore and can just create art for the rest of his life.

Louise Ledet "Lou" (she/they)

Lou is another outsider, who is a little less friendly to Piers. The two have had several encounters. All Piers knows is that she carries a shotgun and rides an electric motorcycle. She is great at appearing from nowhere and seems to be a motherly figure to Lennox. Lennox, however, doesn't like to talk much about her (and doesn't seem to like her).

Jules Ledet (she/her)

Jules is an old Academy friend of Grady, who was discharged on Conspiracy Against the Crown charges, barring her from military service. Since then, she's been working as a hired gun for various people, before approaching Grady after being hired to kill Piers. She's a bit of a tortured soul, hiding behind a flirty goofball persona. Piers takes a liking to her, somewhat trusting her after she tells Grady about the plot.

Dr. Bergeron (he/him)

Dr. Bergeron is the mysterious former research partner of Dr. Panya. Not much is known about him, as Dr. Panya is hard to talk to, let alone get information out of.

Worldbuilding

The Plague

The Plague, or Incarnareum repartus is the cause for the apocalypse. It resembles most zombie diseases from fiction, however there's a weird thing within the NYTF universe around calling them "zombies". The fungi was created in a CDC lab as an experiment in the early 2030s, but escaped in 2035. The initial "apocalypse" happened from 2036-2040. Survival rates are low without extensive (and very expensive) treatment, causing revolts among the lower and middle class which overthrew several governments (including the United States, which fractured into its individual states). By the mid-2040s, the world settled down and began to adapt, using preventative measures and concentrating populations within "Zones of Safety" (in Georgia). These Zones have strict rules but provide safety and sanitation which keeps the plague victim population at bay and outside the Perimeters. By the time of NYTF, it still exists, and their are occasional outbreaks, but it's not actively causing an apocalypse.

The State of Georgia

The State of Georgia is the third post-Apocalyptic iteration of Georgia's government. The first was run by corporations and was overthrown by David Greene. Greene's dictatorship lasted only a year, and was ended with the Second September Revolution. This was led by James and Kylar Hall, who were instated as temporary leaders. After proving themselves to be worthy, they were made kings. Until Adele, the Hall Royal Family has actually been very productive, democratic, and well beloved by the people of Georgia. Within Georgia there are 7 Zones of Safety, who all receive representation in the Council, the democratic body which is supposed to "check" the monarchy (however, Adele gutted their power). There are also 14 settlements, which don't meet 3/5 requirements to become a Zone, although some of them are on their way.

Atlanta Zone of Safety (ATLZoS)

Status

42k/100k, currently in the second iteration of the modern era

Further Commentary

Oh hi! Welcome back to the chaotic world of Not your Typical Fairytale! This story has been going for a long time but I really polished up some shit this time around and it's more cohesive. With that said, here's a few notes I have:

Yes, the intermissions are back

Characters who use multiple sets of pronouns will most often be refferred to using the one which is the most clear writing wise (EX: Using she for Councilor Miles when she's in a scene with Piers, they for when they're in a scene with Grady)

Yes this is going to be three books + a collection of untold stories

London Larson = Lou. I had to change her name for my sanity

Also June = Jules. Another name change for my sanity that JUST happened so if you see June in things....sorry :(

Athens has gotten SO much weirder. Be prepared for cannibalism.

More will be added soon to worldbuilding, I'm just tired from characters.

Here's some character art!

CHAPTERS

The Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

New chapter published each Friday!

Tag List (reply or dm to be added or removed; I pulled from the old tag list + the call post): @author-a-holmes, @soul-write @flowerprose @ceph-the-ghost-writer @theglitchywriterboi @when-wax-wings-melt @thechaoticflowergarden @lyralit @penspiration-writing @samatedeansbroccoli @charlesjosephwrites @italiangothicwriteblr @thetruearchmagos @pineapple-lover-boy @unilightwrites @sanguine-arena @bardic-tales @joshuaorrizonte @blind-the-winds @circa-specturgia @hymnonlips @aloeverawrites @the-stray-storyteller @writeblrsupport @starlit-skys @kyuponstories @guessillcallitart @magic-is-something-we-create @talesofsorrowandofruin @writingonmymind @imslowlydisintegrating @worldsfromhoney

#writeblr #wip #wip intro #writing #thriller #nytf #athenswrites #novel writing #novel #scifi #zombies #post apocalyptic

[rainaftersnowplease]

Jist finished Never Yield to Force chapter 14 on Ao3 What a great story you've told. I love the voice of it. It is great that Lena knows who Kara is so early, etc. I hope you'll be publishing the next chapter or two soon. Thank you for a great story.

Thank you so much! I really am out of my comfort zone writing in the second person, but it's gone really well so far. I feel like I'm really getting inside Lena's head when I'm writing, which is great for me (love that funky little traumatized lesbian).

More chapters are in the works! I'm super busy with life, etc., but rest assured that I'll be continuing this one in the future.

#testimonials #nytf

[tamapalace]

Tamagotchi Booth at the 2023 New York Toy Fair

image source: toloveLfromVine

The New York Toy Fair 2023 is underway! Starting on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 through Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 the New York Toy Fair is being held at the Javits Center in Hudson Yards, New York City. The toy fair is an annual trade show open to the toy trade and toy industry professionals, and some media/press representatives.

Bandai is usually in attendance, and they a Tamagotchi section of the greater Bandai booth. This year they brought a lot of assets from the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con to the 2023 New York Toy Fair.

image source: toloveLfromVine

First, visitors are greeted by the large Tamagotchi Original convention exclusive shell with a television screen playing some promotional videos, including the new Tamagotchi Original promotional video just recently released back in August 2023.

image source: toloveLfromVine

Next, you’ll see that statues of both Mametchi and Kuchipatchi waving were present, we love that!

image source: toloveLfromVine

In regards to Tamagotchi models, Bandai brought the Tamagotchi Original (in summer 2023, and fall 2023 shells), several Tamagotchi Nano’s and of course the new Tamagotchi Uni, all respectively in their own display case.

Lastly, and our favorite, Bandai brought the Tamagotchi Uni photo opportunity to 2023 New York Toy Fair! It’s a large pink Tamagotchi Uni with the screen cut out, and a backdrop for visitors to get into and snap some pictures! This is the same photo opportunity that they originally displayed at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con!

#tamapalace #tamagotchi #tmgc #tamatag #virtualpet #bandai #toyfair #nyft #newyorktoyfair #new york toy fair #nyc #javitscenter #javits center #nytf #nytf23

[comiccrusaders]

It's a New York Toy Fair 2023 Walkthrough w/@BoboFnMAc. Today check out all the things, #Carrera! #collectibles #NYTF https://www.comiccrusaders.com/new-york-toy-fair-2023-carrera-walkthrough/

[theoddcryptid]

☕

Favourite trope and least favourite trope

favorite is bffs to lovers, least favorite is "tragic death causes characters to avenge their death" like please, get original. Have them want to clone their dead wife to bring her back or something other than revenge.

#athens answers #no this isn't foreshadowing #for what happens in nytf