#tempting fate

[bluebyrd-screaming]

I find it fascinating that Venra gave almost everyone a choice in their death, even if they were all doomed from the beginning

She told Perry that it's all better in the moment just before you get everything you want and that he doesn't have to pull the sprinklers. He still makes the choice to turn them on

She told Camille that she doesn't have to go back there, she literally says that she could have killed her in her sleep. She still goes to collect evidence that no one will ever see

She tries to get Leo to buy a different cat, she shows him all of the other options that are suffering and need a home while the black cat already had offers and wasnt for sale to him. He still chose to buy the black cat

She keeps telling Vic that she's worried about the human trials, can she please get confirmation from Ruiz that this experiment is safe, are you sure you want to go through with this. She still chooses to use the mechanical heartbeat

She just keeps telling Tamerlane to get some rest, even after Tammy keeps falling asleep in the middle of conversations and cannot function. She still chooses to go through with Goldbug and attack the voices telling her to rest

She asked Roderick and Madeline if they were sure, from the very beginning asked what they were willing to give up for all of the fame that they could ever want, she gave them the ultimate choice as to their fate. They chose fame and fortune for a short life over a long one with less certainty of money

But she didn't give a choice to everyone

While all of the other children got a choice in how they died, Fredrick didn't. But that's because he had already made his choice. He chose over and over again to be vindictive and hateful, to be drunk on power. He was willing to let his wife suffer just to see what was in her phone and when that didn't work he decided to slowly poison her and finally when he ripped out her teeth, then Venra said "enough". He made his own bed without any input from Venra because she wasn't the one asking him if he was sure, it was Lenore. Lenore asked at every turn if her mom was safe, if she was seeing specialists, if they could go to a fancy facility that could keep her safe. Lenore just wants her mom to be okay, and Frederick decides to rip out Morrie's teeth in anger. So yeah, he made his fucking choice

Lenore didn't. She was the only Usher that was never given a warning about not tempting fate, and that's because she was the only Usher who cared about someone other than their own bottom line. Lenore was sweet, and kind, and wanted to make a difference, so Venra didn't need to ask her if she really wanted to tempt fate. No, she needed to make her comfortable with the inevitability of her end. That her kindness wasn't for nothing. That she didn't go out in a blaze of self destruction like the others. Because Lenore didn't tempt fate, she didn't throw around daddy's money to get everything she could have ever wanted, damn the consequences. No, she died because of a choice that someone else made for her before she was a thought un anyone's mind. She died because someone else didn't care about the consequences of their actions as long as they could be rich and famous in the here and now

Lenore didn't get a choice because neither did any of the victims of the Usher family's rule

They just died as after thoughts, collateral on the way to ultimate power

#the fall of the house of usher #tfothou #death tw #tempting fate #doomed from the start #discussion of death #mike flanagan

[trystcnthorne]

i'm not arguing with a woman with big brown eyes whatever you say beautiful

#the way i dropped jin to spend time with her on the terrace… #and i would do it again i fear #litg #litg s8 #love island the game #love island game #litg claudia #litg tempting fate #tempting fate

[azizemsin]

LOVE ISLAND: tempting fate faceclaims (pt. 1)

alara. 23. model. from winchester. / jin. 22. model. from london.

claudia. 25. dentist. from london. / theo. 27. travel photographer. from athens.

emel. 26. wedding planner. from windsor. / oakley. 24. firefighter. from derby.

sophie. 21. acrobat. from galway. / jack. 25. sports physio. from st albans.

luna. 24. cat cafe owner. from brighton. / tyler. 26. mechanic. from auckland.

S8, hopefully you won‘t disappoint us 😭

— Disclaimer:

I tried to find faceclaims that are close, doesn’t mean that they are perfect! This is for a bit of fun and maybe to imagine a real face to the characters. Enjoy 🩷

#litg mc #love island the game #litg faceclaims #litg s8 #litg jin #litg claudia #litg theo #litg emel #litg oakley #litg sophie #litg jack #litg luna #litg tyler #litg tempting fate #tempting fate #love island

[9leaguesofmirrors]

Ranking Inside No. 9's Horror-esque Episodes

I love Halloween, and I love Inside No. 9, so it's only right that I put together a ranking in celebration of both! Plus it's Friday 13th, which makes it even more appropriate. Let me know what your favourites are too, just remember to be respectful of others and their opinions

This ranking goes from lowest to highest

NOTE: This list will only include purely horror, so neither of the Christmas-centred episodes (Devil of Christmas and Bones of St Nicholas) will appear. Also, after some deliberation, episodes which switch genre halfway through won't be counted either

Tempting Fate

Oh boy, this is gonna be controversial...

The quality of the episode is high and the acting is remarkable, it just didn't click with me. I don't know why, it just wasn't the one for me. I should probably rewatch it, maybe then I'll like it more

The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge

While it did have some very funny moments, a great cast, and fantastic replication of a historical setting, the ending is the weakest in the series and lets it down significantly. Nonetheless, it's still a good episode that's worth the watch if you like horror comedies

Seance Time

I enjoyed the build-up of this one, and the acting is brilliant. The ended jumpscare felt a little cheap but, as someone that's a massive wuss when it comes to them, it got me. An overall good episode

The Harrowing

A severely underrated episode with, once again, a kickass cast! While there are elements of comedy, the ending is bone-chilling and uncomfortable. I also love that it's female-led, a rarity in Inside No. 9, which often features Reece/Steve as the main character or opts for none at all

Wise Owl

An incredible episode that deserves every bit of hype it gets, Wise Owl perfectly combines animation and live action to create an uneasy, unsettling atmosphere. On top of that, the overarching story is emotive and the ending is one of the most powerful in the whole series

How Do You Plead

This one HAD to take the top spot! Derek Jacobi and Reece Shearsmith work wonderfully together, plus Steve Pemberton's performance is fantastic. Not to mention the excellent twists and camerawork, this one is perfect for any horror fan

#reece shearsmith #steve pemberton #inside no 9 #inside number 9 #in9 #dark comedy #tempting fate #the trial of elizabeth gadge #seance time #the harrowing #wise owl #how do you plead

[local-blog-for-local-people]

#Inside No 9 #Tempting Fate #Reece Shearsmith

[eyelander]

i'm.....scared of him

#litg #love island #love island the game #litg s8 #love island the game season 8 #tempting fate #litg tempting fate #casa amor #litg mc #litg sophie #litg claudia #litg bea #litg kyle

[a-singing-carebear]

This song came out only days ago (btw amazinggg) - this is now a Patrochilles song, I don't make the rules:

#patrochilles #the song of achilles #achilles and patroclus #I can see the animatic in my head #if only i was talented to do something like this #music #beth crowley #tempting fate #pat then ghost pat #the feels nowww #Spotify

[adorablegorilla]

After being bummed out by finishing Girls Last Tour, I've started reading Shimeji Simulation by the same mangaka! Surely a surreal slice of life comedy won't destroy me emotionally too, right?

#girls last tour #shimeji simulation #tempting fate

[ash-the-porcupine]

You know, you'd only be tempting fate if you did a MoonLane story.

Dude, my EXISTENCE is tempting fate. Fate keeps trying to kill me. I've almost died like six times throughout the past year.

But challenge accepted. I will create one.

#moonlane #tempting fate #story #challenge #sing #sing movie #sing 2016 #sing 2021 #sing fandom #sing2 #sing 2 #buster moon #suki lane #romance #one shots #im a sucker #i almost die a lot

[callsignsong]

Ok so I don’t know how many people will see this or if anyone will respond BUT

If anyone knows the song Tempting Fate by Beth Crowley, it’s based off of The Song of Achilles

Looking at the lyrics I understand all of them except for “Does that make leaving me worth leaving your legacy?”

I’ll probably feel really stupid after, but if someone who knows could explain this to me that would be great.

#achilles #patroclus #tsoa #the song of achilles #tempting fate #beth crowley #patrochilles #help pls

[trystcnthorne]

claudia helping me flirt with the boys when she’s the one i want

#she’s so sexy i fear fb did their thing #litg #love island the game #litg s8 #litg tempting fate #tempting fate #litg claudia #love island game

[beatrizmar-world]

New chapter is up, I hope you will like and enjoy reading this story. Also available on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46495741/chapters/117548317  

It is my first story to publish and I’m slightly nervous, but also very excited to share it!

#naruhina au #naruto #emperor #ao3 fic #fanfic #hinata hyuga #neji hyuga #kakashi #naruto x hinata #forbidden love #tempting fate #anime #naruhina #sasuke x sakura

[bee-rilakkuma]

I know people say Good Omens/Our Flag Means Death/What We Do in the Shadows is the new Superwholock and you know what that’s fair but I’ve yet to see a Blackbeard-and-Nandor-in-the-Bentley style URL.

#tempting fate #superwholock #ourgoodshadows

[thisyearsbug]

Dicey Dungeons Original Soundtrack By Chipzel Tempting Fate

#dicey dungeons #chipzel #chiptune #jazz fusion #music #video game music #tempting fate #Youtube

[local-blog-for-local-people]

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 6 - Tempting Fate

#Inside No 9 #IN9 #Tempting Fate #Reece Shearsmith #Weruche Opia #My Gifs

[dr-archeville]

Tomorrow, some of my school's students are going on a trip to a nearby lake.

Teens. Going to a lake. On Friday the 13th.

This will be fine.

#Friday the 13th #tempting fate