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tessa-liam · 6 days
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...Marabelle Series
Crown Prince Liam Rys & Lady Sophia Taylor
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Six Sentence Sunday
...future chapter
...Liam's heart was racing as he leaned in, his lips a fraction of an inch away from hers. But suddenly, he felt Sophie's hand pushing him back, her expression sad.
"I can't do this," she whispered, her voice breaking.
Liam froze. "Why not?" he asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.
"Because we can't be together, Liam," she replied, her voice cracking with emotion.
"What are you ... but why not?" he persisted, his heart sinking.
"Because you will be king, and I ... I am just a commoner." Sophie covered her now tearful face, as she broke down in despair.
"I don't belong here..."
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eveledoze · 1 month
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ok I need to write a couple more thoughts because I'm just going crazy same location?
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does that mean we'll see her in the shaft?
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maybe N will see Doll here? since it seems this is the same location on this screenshot also It also looks like the test subjects' lockers are in the shaft. so it’s possible that N and Uzi found Nori’s locker and some evidence here
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Lizzy and Thad?? FOR REAL Thad fans can rejoice, we'll see Thad again! :D but Liam lied that he was safe. actions take place outdoors, snow, lanterns, cars, flying tires and other objects due to lack of gravity
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it reminded me of how everything soared in GF, and since MD will also have this, it will be EPIC
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also wanted to talk about this shot. saw some people say that someone is being sacrificed here, but my first thought was this: this is the drone that had the most Solver powers (probably Nori) and because they' are're dangerous and so strong, they're restrained with chains. and oil flies around them.. dunno exactly why, but it really reminds me of how in the "Stranger Things" Eleven would bleed when she used her powers, maybe something similar is present here?
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and yes, it looks like a godammit cult-
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ok, this looks terrifying. I can't tell if N will just go into hunting mode for some reason (because of Cyn/Solver?) or if this is a flashback to him possibly killing Nori (since it's similar to the flashback to V killing Doll's parents. everything was red there too, V had a cross on her visor and grin)
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is this a video recording of someone using a cross? at first i saw it was someone wearing gloves, so I thought it was Nori or Yeva's hands, but now I'm not sure, so it could be Uzi or Doll
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okay now THIS i'm not sure that it's Sentinel's paw
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The front paws of the Sentinels have a palm-like base like a drone's with little triangle, with long thin claws. The hind paws are also long and thin. the paw on the left is thicker and has thicker claws. also I have a feeling that there is a torn glove on this paw?.. but what confuses me most is that this paw burn, smoke and glitches were coming from it, just like in this scene with Uzi’s hand from episode 4. I don't think the Sentinals burn in the sun?..
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also that paw from the teaser reminds me of the paws on Uzi's wings, so could it be Nori's hand (we don't know how much Solver can change a drone's body, since drones can grow organic wings with it, maybe parts of their bodies can transform?) or Nori's wing?
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I don’t know who injured her eye, but she looks scared and as if betrayed
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at first I thought that Doll was fighting with Uzi, since their screenshots were in a row. but it seems Doll has cleavers in her hands and someone is fighting with her with a sword? I don't think Uzi woud use a sword, so maybe it was Tessa. or this is the blade of one of the dissasembly drone. there is also fire behind her, something is burning
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portal to upside-down from ST :D
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I hope we get some fun flashback moments with Nori because I won't survive if the whole episode will only be about bad events-
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noridoorman · 7 months
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# Nuzi is not a pro-ship, I'm so tired that needs to be repeated #
I went on Twitter for like the first time (what a mistake) and saw again and again people complaining about how Nuzi is a pro-ship, Uzi is just a teen, N is an adult, yadda yadda and it gets so tiring at some point.
one point might be a bit controversial tho oops
"Uzi said herself that she's a teenager!"
Yes, she did. But teens can range from the ages of 13-20. It is a wide spectrum that is thankfully narrowed down by episode 3 when it is revealed that all classmates in her class are around the ages of 18-20. There's nobody younger than 18, meaning that it's highly unlikely that Uzi is 17 and even more unlikely that she's 16. She has to be around the ages of 18-20.
"But Uzi does to highschool, which only teens between the ages of 15-17 go to!"
That is if you assume that the drones only adopted the American school system. However, we've got a drone that only speaks Russian and a manuel for drone parents that is translated in French. In Germany, adults over the age of 18 can visit highschools. Heck, I'm 19 and currently in my 12th year of highschool. I'll be 20 in my final years where my prom will happen too, which, again, indicated that Uzi is older than what everyone assumes.
"How come Uzi is older than 18 if there are parent-teacher conferences?"
Again, my school also has parent-teacher conferences, even for the students that are adults. It's an optional thing and at this point in the story, Khan wanted to somehow reconnect with Uzi again which makes sense that he visits the parent-teacher conference.
"Uzi is shorter than her classmates, indicating that she's younger!"
Short adults exist, I don't need to elaborate further.
"Uzi's mom died shortly after she was made. N was already an adult at that time!"
We've seen through flashbacks from Doll that her parents died while she was a teen/not a pill baby. The same could have happened to Uzi, that Nori died while she was older. Also, N already being an adult is something I wanna unpack in the next argument.
"Uzi at some point asks about her mother, indicating that she never truly knew her! This implies that Uzi was a baby when Nori died!"
Yes, N could have also killed Nori while Uzi was a baby. But guess what?
N was a "baby" too.
Bear with me.
If we really wanna go by ages of the drones, we should remember that ALL the drones aged differently. Uzi was the only one that was a pill-baby before. N, V and J weren't, they were all in adult bodies. Yet, they were all around the same age of Uzi.
The way I understand the timeline is like this;
Uzi is made. N gets rescued from the scrapyard and saved by Tessa. I'd like to assume that he only got to live a few months before being discarded, as we can see that humans act very carelessly with their drones. So, Uzi is essentially a newborn while N is around 3-5 months old.
about 2 years pass. Both N and Uzi are two-years-old. However, ONLY UZI IS A PILL BABY DRONE. N was always in the default worker drone body. He can talk, move and do a bunch of things a 2-year-old shouldn't be able to do. However, if we base age on maturity and life experiences than he's no more an adult than Uzi was. All of his capabilities are programmed, he'll literally just die if he can't do those things cause otherwise he's defective. (BTW, NOT JUSTYFING PPL THAT GO "oh, you're mature for your age" OR SHIT LIKE THAT. I'M JUST SAYING THAT IN TERMS OF MATURITY, THEY WERE MOST LIKELY ON THE SAME LEVEL)
Uzi is now 3-years-old and the diassembly drones killed Nori. It'll make sense why she doesn't remember much of Nori and ask questions about her. N is also 3-years-old and he, along with V and J, are doomed to kill Worker Drones until they finish their job and die due to overheating.
By that logic, N AND UZI ARE AROUND THE SAME AGE.
Of course we can't get a clear timeline of events as Liam said that he doesn't want to write himself into a corner. But this is the one that makes me most sense to me unless somebody manages to proof me otherwise.
UZI WAS A PILL BABY, N WAS NOT.
N might aswell have been a pill baby this whole time and nobody would have batted an eye. Their physical bodies do not equal their mental maturity and age, those are completely seperate entities.
I might have fumbled on my words a lot, I'm not a native English speaker. I still hope this was easy to explain without me having said something wrong accidentaly.
"N x Uzi just came out of nowhere for fanservice!"
It was confirmed that the scirpt of Murder Drones was finished way back at episode 1 before the ship became even popular. Heck, Glitch posted a picture of Beau before the second episode dropped. Also, animations takes such a long time to do with lots of planing. Last minute changes are extremely risky to make and no professional studio like GLITCH would do that just to appease the fans.
"They killed of V to make Nuzi canon!"
I agree with the part that V should have gotten more screentime before her death.
But she wasn't killed off to make Nuzi happen.
She just went through an entire charachter arc from this drone that masks her trauma thorugh feiging apathy/joy in killing and always making decisions based on what she thought was right because she couldn't trust the people around her, not even N.
At the end, when V sacrificed herself, she finally recognized that Uzi is not CYN, she's as much as a victim as V was and that Uzi truly cares about N like she does. Her sacrifice was there to show how she finally manages to trust Uzi, even though she most likely knows how dangerous Uzi can get if she loses control. I just wished they build up towards that more cause it would have been so much better but she wasn't killed off to make Nuzi happen.
There are probably more arguments that I missed...
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velvet-vox · 10 days
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Why Doll perfectly exemplifies all of the strengths and flaws of Murder Drones as a series.
From the amount of posts present on my blog about the specific individual, it is rather obvious to assume that Doll Yurikova (I'm still convinced the fandom made up this surname) is my favourite character from Murder Drones and you wouldn't be wrong.
She just simply tickles my needy scratch for weird, cool complex villainess characters.
However, eventually I also realised that she more than any other character embodies everything that makes murder drones a great show and everything that detracts the show from being genuinely amazing.
Let's start off with the good, anything I say applies to the both of them:
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Doll/Murder drones are generally cool, unconventionally attractive, have great potential (this point will be elaborated upon) and are very complex in both the themes that they bring to the table and the philosophical standpoints discussed.
Coolness factor is mostly subjective, but I am sure any Murder drones fan will tell you that the sci-fi/horror/mystery/romance/comedy show about sentient cannibalistic robots who fight against eldritch atrocities with Portal 2-esque music is an absolute blast conceptually and visually. In the same way the russian robo vampire who was previously a cheerleader before deciding to commit cannibalism to avenge her dead parents has swarms of fans simping for her.
Unconventionally attractive is determined by unconventional people, said people also have rewatched the show seventeen different times.
Now, regarding the great potential, although I've also elaborated the previous points, this is one that will carry over when discussing the negatives of both the character and the show, but as for positive, you can just feel that Murder Drones is so much different from anything else you have ever watched, it truly gives me haunted Ghibli vibes in the way the story plays out. It could really be amazing. As for Doll, every time I watch her in the show up to her death I just get really sad thinking about what could have been if she had a redemption arc or just a better life in general.
Murder drones has abuse as his main theme and how it circulates into destructive chains and Doll is definitely one of the more interesting examples of said theme, being part of the abused and mauled drone designation that became an abuser herself. I say one of the more interesting examples because her story is fleshed out better than someone else's, say Tessa or Alice.
And now for the negatives, we need to bring out the big elephant in the room:
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The show is only 8 episodes long and they are writing the season one finale in the same way you would write a series finale since making Murder drones costs Glitch a crap ton of money when they could just lower the animation quality and allow the story more time to breathe (mind you this is also Liam Vickers fault). I just hate the 8 episodes 20 minute long formula, it has, in my opinion, destroyed modern show telling and I honestly can't bear it any longer.
Besides that, 8 episodes of 20 minutes means that Doll's arc has to be paced quickly in order to get all the other characters (particularly the main ones) and elements to shine and that unfortunately leads to the fact that both Doll and Murder drones lack the one thing that separates Doll from being a human being and Murder Drones from being an amazing show, and that thing is (drum rolls) the tissue.
To explain, they have the (exo)skeleton, the organs, the mandibles and all the things that would make a piece of fiction feel truly human, but without the connective tissue, the skin, they both end up just short of those standards and as a result I can't confidently say that they are truly evocative individuals. Tissue of course is a metaphor for quote on quote "filler" in regards to the show and "villain at rest" moments in regards to Doll and her arc. And let's talk about the ending of said arc because of its possibility of paralleling the conclusion of the show;
You can say a lot of things about Doll's death but one thing that's impossible to deny is the impact of her death in your mind, everything about its execution is just so brutal that it leaves you a lasting feeling in your body; in a similar manner, the show could end with an absolute gut punch that remains impressed in your mind for months to come.
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angelasscribbles · 1 month
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Follower Appreciation Post
Okay, first of all.....
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I just want to take a moment to say how much I appreciate all my followers and all the friendships I've made here.
And to show my appreciation, I'm going to open my asks for a little drabble event. Here are the parameters:
You can ask me to write anything you want. So yes, @twinkleallnight, this means you can ask for Drake x Olivia 😆
I reserve the right to refuse to fulfill any request for any reason (I can't imagine a situation where this would happen, but I'm covering my bases)
I will endeavor to keep my responses to 500 words or less.
I will accept requests for this challenge through the end of next week. So March 22nd, 2024.
Requests can be for fics, or they can just be questions about any of my existing characters/pairings. In addition to the series on my primary master list, feel free to send asks for Cordonian Royal Airlines or Law's End.
Requests do not have to be TRR though that is the primary fandom I write for.
Just FYI, I likely will not start on these until April.
Choices fandoms I will take requests for:
The Royal Romance
Ride or Die
Bloodbound
Queen B
Open Heart
Romance Club fandoms I will take requests for:
Heaven's Secret
Vying for Versailles
On Thin Ice
Tagging everyone on my "everything" master list under the cut.
@karahalloway, @harleybeaumont @alj4890 @aussiegurl1234 @nestledonthaveone
@walkerdrakewalker @kingliam2019 @bascmve01 @twinkleallnight
@lovingchoices14  @tinkie1973
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@dcbbw  @amandablink @indiacater
@bebepac @twinkle-320 @mattiematt1234
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@emersyn-in-cordonia @lunaseasblog  
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@ladyangel70 @ohmyeightpastlives  @gardeningourmet
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@fangirling12566  @pinklipsandmasonjars @savannahdix
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storyofmychoices · 4 months
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I know the Choices fandom isn't what it once was. Its heyday has long past. Creators continue to leave, but still, there are some new ones joining, there are creators that have been here since the beginning and are still holding on. The fact that there are so many people still here and creating is just amazing. I am so proud to be a creator in this fandom.
I just wanted to shout out writers that are still posting about what they love, regardless of fandom size, number of notes, etc. They write because they love their characters and that is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
@choicesfandomappreciation : countdown to 2024
This is in no particular order. I have not read all the writers on this list, but think they still deserve a shout out for all of their hard work and dedication.
@lilyoffandoms [masterlist]
@jerzwriter [masterlist]
@trappedinfanfiction [masterlist]
@princess-geek [masterlist]
@peonyblossom [AO3]
@liaromancewriter [masterlist]
@stars-are-within-me [masterlist]
@rafasgirl23415
@lucy-268 [masterlist]
@lorirwritesfanfic [masterlist]
@inlocusmads [masterlist]
@ladylamrian [masterlist]
@aallotarenunelma [AO3]
@jamespotterthefirst [masterlist]
@missameliep [masterlist]
@ao719 [masterlist]
@noesapphic [masterlist]
@saibug1022 [masterlist]
@gutsfics [masterlist]
@twinkleallnight [masterlist]
@cariantha [masterlist]
@peonierose [masterlist]
@angelasscribbles [masterlist]
@harleybeaumont [masterlist]
@karahalloway [masterlist]
@tessa-liam [masterlist]
@alj4890 [masterlist]
@petiteboheme [masterlist]
@starlight-starfury [masterlist]
@a-cloud-for-dreams [masterlist]
@zealouscanonindeer [masterlist]
@tveitertotwrites [masterlist]
@moominofthevalley [masterlist]
@a-crepusculo [masterlist]
@aria-ashryver [masterlist]
@genevievemd [masterlist]
@dcbbw [masterlist]
@rosepetals1
@coffeeheartaddict2 [masterlist]
@kristinamae093 [masterlist]
@potionsprefect [masterlist]
@eadanga [masterlist]
@malthemagnifisent
@linkysmommy[masterlist]
This list is by no means exhaustive, please know that it was not intentional if you were left off!
Please visit @choicesficwriterscreations to find many more writers! You are all brilliant and amazing. Keep doing what you do!
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jerzwriter · 2 months
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In Good Times & In Bad
Hey there! I've been struggling to write lately, and I often find doing little things like a text fic or journal entry related to the story I'm working on can help get the creative juices flowing. This text fic is part of that process, and... it worked!
I wasn't going to share it, but I figured why not. This is the lead into the next part of my With Warning mini-series that will finally show how my lil clowns got together. This one will be a bit angstier (I miss angst!)
Open Heart | Tobias & Casey (F!MC) | Teen | Wip-ish Text Fic A/N: This takes place just a little over two months after the chemical attack. They are just friends at this point. (There is a typo - learning should be leaving - this is no longer saved... it will have to do. lol)
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A/N 2: My boy loves calling her "kid" and "pal" and such during this stage of their relationship because he's fallen hard and he's trying desperately to keep up that barrier. Just friends, dude. And I love it. lol
Just tagging some T&C folks.
@alj4890 @annoyingmillenialnewbie @genevievemd @kyra75 @potionsprefect @tessa-liam @trappedinfanfiction @coffeeheartaddict2 @differenttyphoonwerewolf @liaromancewriter @tveitertotwrites @secretaryunpaid @icecoffee90 @brycesgirl @storyofmychoices
@choicesficwriterscreations @openheartfanfics
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lilyoffandoms · 10 months
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Choices Writer Appreciation Month
Based on this ask to @choicesmonthlychallenge.
The event will run August 1st-31st with a few extra days to catch up if needed.
Week 1 (Tuesday, August 1st through Monday, August 7th): Read and reblog, with a comment, at least one fic from your assigned secret writer.
Week 2 (Tuesday, August 8th through Monday, August 14th): Read and reblog, with a comment, at least one fic that another participant reblogged on week one.
Week 3 (Tuesday, August 15th through Monday, August 21st): Recommend at least one writer (any writer) and link to your favorite fic or fics from them.
Week 4 (Tuesday, August 22nd through Monday, August 28th, aka the best day): This week is optional, but highly encouraged by me hehe. Write a small fic/drabble/headcanons/etc. dedicated to your assigned writer from week one. Try and use their characters/pairings, or an AU with your pairings/characters and theirs.
How to participate:
Reblog this post stating your interest AND include the three or four fics you would have your secret match start with. You can also DM me stating your interest and 3-4 fic recs.
Deadline to participate is Saturday, July 29th. You will receive your match and their personal recommendations on Monday, July 31st at the latest.
You can read their recs or read any of their fics that interest you. Read and reblog, with a comment, any or all their recs or fics. It’s entirely up to you.
Please tag me in all reblogs and use #choiceswriterappreciation2023 so I can reblog and keep track.
Rules:
Be kind! This is meant to be a fun and supportive event.
If you cannot complete any of the first three weeks, please let me know asap. Life happens. Trust me, I really do get that. But don’t leave your match hanging. Tell me so I can find a replacement match.
Anyone that participates on week four will be entered to win a two character art commission for themself AND a two character art commission for their match.
Above all else, have fun discovering a new writer or maybe even an old favorite!
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Tagging those that commented in the affirmative on the original ask: @kristinamae093 @karahalloway @choicesficwriterscreations @aallotarenunelma @tessa-liam @storyofmychoices
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choicesprompts · 17 days
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Spring Writing Reblog Game Prompt 1
Answer for yourself or your MC (or whatever character you wish to!)
Answer in a reblog
Tag however many you wish to play along!
What is your favorite thing about the spring season and why?
Tagging some people I think will enjoy it, no pressure to participate whatsoever! Please let me know if anyone wants to be added to the list for future prompts!!
@karahalloway @harleybeaumont @aussiegurl1234 @alj4890
@nestledonthaveone @peonierose @dcbbw @bebepac @kingliam2019 @tessa-liam @jerzwriter @storyofmychoices
@secretaryunpaid @walkerdrakewalker
@bascmve01 @twinkleallnight @lovingchoices14 @twinkleallnight
@kristinamae093 @indiacater @aallotarenunelma @inlocusmads
@lizzybeth1986 @noesapphic @thedistantshoresproject @petiteboheme @thosehallowedhalls @liaromancewriter @justcallmefox89
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tessa-liam · 1 month
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Turning the Page  
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A Step Back in Time, chapter 11
Choices, The Royal Romance, AU 
Series Premise: As Riley Brooks journeys through life as a single parent in New York City, an epiphany strikes as she contemplates the future for herself and her two-year-old son. 
Turning the Page Series Masterlist 
Main Pairing: Liam Rys x F!OC Riley Brooks 
All characters belong to Pixelberry Studios, except William Brooks (Rys) and Matteo Magro, who belongs to this series. 
Category: On-going series, contains angst/fluff/depression. Cross-over fic with Choices, Perfect Match. 
Rating: M🔞 - Warnings - Series will contain crude language, weapons, NSFW material – not Beta’d - please excuse all errors. 
Words: 3268
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A Step Back in Time, Chapter 11
Chapter Summary: Liam, Riley and William arrive for a weeklong retreat in Lythikos. Olivia takes Riley ‘under her wing’ to mentor and to offer advice for her return to court. Olivia was determined to get her friend into the right frame of mind and to ultimately get the sparkle back in her eyes. 
Music Inspiration: What Was I Made for? Billie Eilish ; Lose Control, Teddy Swims 
A/N1: In this alternate universe, after King Constantine orchestrates two individual scandals to humiliate and entrap Riley Brooks and Olivia Nevrakis in shame, Madeleine Amaranth secures her position as the Queen of Cordonia. Riley, as the King’s mistress and Olivia, in self-imposed exile. Tariq is never found.  
A/N2: Damien Nazario has been assigned as William’s personal bodyguard. (Series cross-over with ‘Perfect Match’) 
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‘Cause I, ‘cause I 
I don’t know how to feel 
But I wanna try 
I don’t know how to feel 
But someday I might 
Someday I might 
Think I forgot how to be happy 
Something I’m not, but something I can be 
Something I wait for 
Something I’m made for 
Something I’m made for’ 
Cordonian Royal Palace, Capital 
If you told Riley Brooks that she would be living in Cordonia, in the Royal palace, with the King of Cordonia just last summer ... she would not believe you. She would tell you that ‘once upon a time’, she fell in love with that King and competed for his hand in marriage in his social season. By reason of the cruelty of fate, and the callousness of the Royal court, that dream would be ripped away from her by a world that was foreign to her. Where outsiders, or commoners, were frowned upon and/or deemed lesser than the noble class. She would be relegated to be the other woman, the mistress to that immensely powerful man whose duty to his country dictated that he must marry a ‘chosen’ woman, even though he did not love her. 
...and she had to watch that man she loved, marry another. 
...because she loved him, she remained. Confiding to him, ‘I’ve made my decision ... I want to be with you. I don’t care what it looks like.’ 
...and it broke her. 
In the Royal east wing, inside William’s bedroom, Riley meticulously packed his clothing into a large suitcase. Carefully selecting each item with love and care for their winter vacation in the Alps of Lythikos, she folded his small woolen sweaters with matching pants and jeans. Soft mittens and a woolen cap were nestled next to his favorite plushie, Scooby; ready to go with him on his snowy adventures. 
"Li Li, sweetheart, come here please," Riley called out, her voice echoing through the spacious room. William bounded towards her; his eyes wide as he watched his mother pack his belongings. 
"We go away, Mama?" William asked, his voice filled with wonder. 
"Yes, my sweet boy," Riley replied with a smile, scooping him up into her arms and placing him down on his bed. "We're going to the mountains with your father to visit a good friend of ours. It's going to be so much fun." 
William's eyes sparkled with delight at the mention of his father. In the five short months since he met his father for the first time, the bond between father and son had grown stronger exponentially. William adored Liam, who always had time for his son's playful antics in New York and now, here in Cordonia, as well. Despite his Royal duties, Liam made the point to spend as much time with William as possible. Riley was not surprised. Liam often spoke about what kind of father he wanted himself to be. The exact opposite of his own father. She could tell that Liam was trying his best to make up for all the time they had lost. And she could not be happier. 
Riley continued to pack, tucking away William's favorite books and toys to keep him entertained during their trip in Lythikos. She had already arranged for snacks with the kitchens, ensuring they would have everything they needed for the long drive to the northern chateau.  
Riley looked up, catching Liam's gaze.  
Liam stood and silently watched, leaning against the doorframe with his arms folded. A gentle smile played on his lips as he watched Riley packing their son's belongings for their trip, while William happily tried to help his mother. 
"Come, my King," Riley softly spoke and smiled with a playful glint in her eyes. "Help me double-check if we have everything for our little adventurer." 
Liam pushed himself away from the doorframe and strolled over to Riley; he crouched down beside William, who was wide-eyed with anticipation. 
“Daddy, look.” William pointed to the large suitcase, smiling happily at his father. 
"Hello, my little prince," Liam greeted, ruffling William's hair. "Are you ready for an adventure?" 
William giggled and nodded his head vigorously, his eyes reflecting the admiration and adoration he held for his father. Liam chuckled, “I see you have lots of toys packed.” 
William climbed over to the suitcase and plucked his favorite plush to show his father. 
“Ah, I see you packed your little dog. Is he your special friend?”  
“Yes, Daddy. I love puppies.” William grinned, squeezing his toy. 
“You do? That is good to know,” Liam winked at Riley as William returned his toy to be packed. 
“I will meet you two in an hour. All right, love?” Liam asked Riley. 
“Okay, Daddy,” William answered as Liam and Riley chuckled together at his response. 
As Liam left to go to his study, Damien entered, bowing to Liam, “Your Majesty”. 
Liam smiled and nodded 'hello' in response as he walked towards his assistant waiting in the hall followed by his security detail. 
Nevrakis Chateau, Lythikos, Cordonia 
Driving through the majestic mountains, Riley stared at the vista overlooking the Nevrakis chateau. Memories flooded her mind as they passed the frozen lake below. The lake where she, along with the other suitors skated on, with Liam during his social season years ago.  
Riley shivered. Was it from seeing the beautiful winter landscape or from those memories of past competitions for the man she loved? Riley’s thoughts were interrupted by the happy sound of her son’s voice. 
William giggled; totally enthralled by Liam’s storytelling of his past adventures in the snow. The sight of father and son was precious to Riley, as she softly smiled at the two of them. William was sitting on Liam’s lap as he pointed to the large chateau coming into view ahead. 
The escalade stopped at the grand entrance of the Nevrakis chateau as members of the royal guard went into formation and opened the vehicle doors. 
As they made their way toward the entrance, a flurry of snowflakes fell from the sky, adding a layer of white powder to the ground. 
"Wow, this is beautiful.” Riley raised her arms to the sky. “I remember my first visit here during your social season.”  
"It is. If I remember correctly, it was just as cold." Liam quipped adjusting William’s scarf. 
Members of Olivia’s waitstaff greeted the party as they entered the lavish and grand estate. Standing at the base of the grand staircase, Olivia grinned as William squealed at the pair of Alaskan malamutes sitting inside the foyer. 
“King Liam, Lady Riley and Prince William ... welcome to my quaint northern lodge. I am delighted to host the three of you.”  
Liam approached Olivia and kissed her cheek, then gestured to Riley and William to join them. 
"Olivia, it's been far too long since I last visited. The grounds are magnificent.” 
"Indeed, thank you, Liam.” Olivia beamed with pride. 
"Thank you for hosting us. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated.” Riley added. 
"Anything for my dear friends." 
Olivia's attention was drawn to William, who was petting the dogs and giggling. 
"Well, hello again, prince William." Olivia walked over and knelt beside and offered treats to her two canine companions. 
William looked up at her and smiled. 
"Hewwo." 
"He's even cuter than I remember," Olivia grinned. “This one,” she motioned to the brown tipped dog, is ‘Mischa’. And this big guy is ‘Zeus’, "she cooed. 
"Now, Riley." Olivia stood and walked forward slowly, looping her arm through Riley's arm and leading her inside. "We have lots to catch up on. Liam, make yourself at home. Your Royal suite is ready for you. Gustav will be your personal attendant for your stay." 
"Thank you, Liv. That is much appreciated." 
"You are quite welcome. Now, Riley, let us get started on our girl time.” Liam winked at Riley, his shoulders shaking as he chuckled at Riley’s faux scared expression. 
"Okay, sounds good." Riley shook her head grinning as she walked by Liam. 
Olivia and Riley climbed the grand staircase and disappeared around a corner while William sat on the floor playing with the dogs. 
"William, let's get you changed and settled." Liam extended his hand down for his son to take. 
"Okay, Daddy." 
“Bye bye puppies.” William exuberantly spoke to the large dogs. 
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 Riley and Olivia sat on a plush sofa in front of a large window overlooking the mountains. The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden glow over the snowy landscape. 
"It's so beautiful here." Riley marveled at the picturesque view. 
"I'm glad you like it.” Olivia proudly acknowledged as she handed a large glass filled with chardonnay to Riley. 
Olivia sat back and watched Riley; her expression turning serious. 
"Riley, I know that things have been difficult for you since you've come back, but you have to remember, you're a force of nature. You are stronger than you think.” Olivia was continuing the conversation of their last visit at the palace.
Riley looked down at her hands, which held onto the wine glass with a death grip. She knew the invitation to spend the week in Olivia's duchy was not just a holiday for her, Liam and William. Her once adversarial friend, and now, her good friend, wanted to assist her with reuniting with Liam.
"I can see the pain and sadness in your eyes." Olivia continued. 
"Oh... "  
"How is it really going? Riley, how is everything between you and Liam?" 
Riley sighed and set her wine glass on the table. 
"I'm...I'm not sure." 
"Do you still love him?" 
"Yes, of course. I have never stopped loving him.” 
"Do you think he loves you?" 
"Yes.” There was a small smile followed by biting her top lip. 
"Then what's the problem?" 
"I'm not sure."
Olivia shook her head and sighed. 
"You have to trust him, Riley. He loves you. And I can see how happy William makes him.” 
"I know that.” 
"But there's something else, isn't there?" Olivia eyed her friend for clues.
"It's just that... we've spent so much time apart. And now that we are back together, things feel different.” 
"I think I understand. That is quite normal, all things considered." 
"And I'm worried that he'll eventually resent me for leaving him while I was pregnant with William." 
"He could never resent you, Riley. You are the mother of his child. It'# not in his DNA.” 
“I keep thinking that that there will be another scandal around the corner. That something or someone will tear us apart.” 
"What happened to that confident and free spirited American girl? The one who turned the court on its' head. Where did she go?"
"I know what you are asking. I feel scared; waiting for the other shoe to drop.” 
"Scared of what? And why?" 
"That he won't forgive me." 
"Riley, listen to me. That is your guilt talking.” 
Olivia reached over and grabbed Riley's hands, looking her in the eye. 
"Liam loves you. He will always love you. You and William are his world. And I know that he wants nothing more than to make you happy.” 
"But..." 
"But, nothing. There is no 'but'.” 
"Okay." Riley was not convinced. "But, Madeleine ..."
"Is out of the picture; where Liam is concerned. You have the power of position now, make Madeleine feel it." 
Riley looked at her friend and took a staggered breath.
"Most importantly, you hold the King’s heart...show the world, show Cordonia, show Madeleine what that means...you will bring her to her knees." Olivia sneered. 
"This is why I wanted you to come for a visit. To remind you of who you are and what you are capable of.” 
“Olivia ...” Riley sighed, shaking her head, ‘no’. 
"Now. Come with me." 
Olivia stood and motioned for Riley to follow. 
Olivia took her down to an armory in the bowels of the chateau. 
"Here we are." Olivia turned and motioned to a wall of weapons. 
"What are we doing down here?" Riley asked, eyeing the collection of weapons displayed on the wall.
"We're going to do some training.” 
"Training? For what?" Riley questioned, perplexed. 
"For the press." 
"Why do I need training for the press? With weapons?" 
"Because they're vultures. They will try to get a rise out of you. They will ask rude and invasive questions. They will try to trip you up.” 
"But why do you think I need training? I know you haven’t forgotten that I was subjected to them during Liam’s social season." 
"Because they're relentless idiots.” Olivia sneered. 
"Okay, but ...” 
“Now that you are back in Cordonia, the mother of the crown prince, no less ...they want to find out your intentions with their king.” 
Riley took a deep breath, closing her eyes. 
"Don't worry. I'm going to teach you how to handle them.” Olivia confidently proclaimed with a smirk. 
"Thank you, Olivia.” Riley sighed as she eyed the collection of pointy weaponry again. 
"Of course. Now, let us get started.” 
Riley was grateful for Olivia's help and advice. She knew that she was right about the press, having dealt with them through the engagement tour, after the scandal was brought to light. 
Riley didn't have to know that. At least, not yet. 
And she knew that she needed to be prepared. Riley understood the extent to which the press would dig and manipulate information to get a juicy soundbite. But she was not aware that Madeleine would have her own agenda to discredit and sabotage her at every chance she got, all the way from Morocco. However, Olivia was well aware of Madeleine’s spite and her bitterness over losing the crown. 
"First off. I want you to choose a weapon." Olivia pointed to her collection of weaponry mounted on the wall. 
"A weapon?" Riley’s eyes were wide looking at the selection before her.
"Yes. You cannot fight the press with words alone.” 
"Um...okay." Riley answered sceptically. 
Riley looked at each weapon closely. There were swords, halberds, axes and daggers, among others. 
She picked up a sword. 
"Hmm...a sword? Interesting choice." 
"It's light and I can move fast.” 
"Good. Particularly good.” Olivia nodded approvingly. “That would be a weapon that Liam would choose.” 
“Really?” Riley admonished. 
"Now, we'll practice some moves.” 
"Moves?" 
"Yes. Maneuvers. Stances. Blocking and parrying.” 
"Wow. This is serious.” 
"Indeed. I'll start slow, but don't let your guard down.” 
"I won't.” Riley responded warily. 
"Good. Now, attack me." 
"What?" Riley looked aghast.
"Attack me." 
"Oh, um ... okay." 
Riley raised the sword and ran at Olivia, who easily dodged the blow. 
"Is that the best you've got?" 
"No.” 
Riley lunged at her again, and again, Olivia sidestepped each attack. 
"You're leaving yourself open.” Olivia challenged.
"I am?" 
"Yes. If this was a real fight, I would have cut you down by now." Olivia chirped. 
"Oh.” Riley let out a large breath, wondering to herself how this lesson was going to end. 
"Here. Let me show you." 
Olivia demonstrated a series of moves, her sword flashing and swooshing in the air. 
"Now, you try.” 
Riley imitated the movements, her sword swishing through the air. 
"Better.” Olivia critiqued. 
"Thanks." Riley answered questionably. 
"Again.” Olivia commanded with Riley going on the defensive. 
They continued to spar, their swords clashing together. Riley was impressed with Olivia's skills and ability to read her opponent and react accordingly. 
As they continued to fight, Riley became more comfortable with the sword, her moves becoming more fluid and graceful. Liam slipped into the back of the room, quietly watching the sparring.
"Excellent.” Olivia praised.
"Thanks.” Riley smiled at the compliment, picking up a bottle of water.
"Now we need a target." Olivia led her to a stuffed, practice dummy.  
Riley chuckled as she watched her friend attach a large face photo of Madeleine onto the head with a dagger.  
"Here, let me help you." Olivia handed her an assortment of knives, before she expertly threw her dagger.
Riley's first few throws landed wide, but she quickly found her mark, sinking several blades into the center of the picture. 
"Nicely done.” 
"Thanks." 
"Feel better?" Olivia snickered as Riley laughed. 
“Yes! Yes, actually I do. But I don't understand. How is this going to help me?” 
 "When the press asks you questions, you need to stay calm and confident. If they try to rattle you, throw them off balance. Focus on your target.” Olivia pointed to the picture. 
"Let's practice."
"All right."
"Imagine I'm a member of the press. And I ask you, 'Lady Riley, where have you been all these years?'"
Riley cleared her throat and straightened her posture. 
"I've been raising my son in New York. It's where he was born and raised.” 
"Why did you leave Cordonia?"
"I left to protect my child. And because I knew that King Liam had an obligation to the Queen.” 
"What are your intentions now that you've returned?” 
"I'm here to support my son and to be a part of his life.” 
"Do you still love the King?” 
"Yes, of course." 
“No! STOP!!!” 
Olivia moved assertively towards Riley. "This is where you say, 'that's all the questions for today’ and then you walk away from the microphones. Show confidence. Show determination. Show stoicism. Control the narrative.” 
Riley raised her eyebrow. "How did you get so good at this, Olivia?" 
Olivia shrugged, her shoulders rising slightly. "I'm the duchess of Lythikos. People talk. And sometimes they don't realize I'm listening." 
Riley nodded, a new respect for Olivia blossoming in her heart with a renewed sense of determination in her step. 
Feeling his arms, Riley giggled and leaned back against him with a content smile. 
Liam sauntered up to Riley from behind, wrapping his arms around Riley’s waist. 
Riley turned around to look at Liam, her eyes filled with love. 
“The Royal guard will then lead you away from the gathering,” Liam interjected. “You will never be left without protection.” 
"Thank you, Liam.” Riley tearfully smiled.
"I want you to know that while I am alive, you will always have a home in Cordonia. And I will never let anyone threaten that ... or you ... ever again.” 
Riley felt a warm feeling in her chest and a sense of calm.
Maybe everything was going to be all right, after all. As long as she had Liam and William, she knew she could face anything.
"Liam, I love you."
"I love you, too, Riley."
Liam pressed his lips to hers, and Riley melted into his embrace. They kissed for a long moment, savoring the feel of each other's bodies.
"Come, let's go get some sleep. We have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow."
"I'm ready.*
"Pleasant dreams you two. Good night."
"Olivia, thank you for your expertise. It is much appreciated.
"Your welcome, Liam. It's my pleasure."
Good night." Riley called out.
Riley followed Liam out of the room, her hand firmly grasped in his.
And for the first time since she had come back to Cordonia, she truly felt like she was home.
"Thank you, Olivia," she whispered as she lay in Liam's arms, his steady heartbeat lulling her to sleep.
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thosehallowedhalls · 2 months
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tag list
I still can't believe enough people like my writing that I can do this (when I posted my first fic in January, a tag list felt like a dream), but here we are. Let me know if you'd like to be added or reassigned!
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inlocusmads · 25 days
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summer tag list cleanup
It's that time of the year again lmao.
I do have a couple of changes to the lists, given I don't regularly write for certain books/pairings much, so without further ado let's get to the lists!
Perma -> all written works
Crimes of passion (trystan x nora)
Blades (killian & the party)
These are the primary lists as of now - as in the stuff I regularly write.
The following are some secondary lists, as in stuff I don't regularly write for but if there's a chance, I might be able to write some stuff for it. I don't want to completely remove these pairings/works entirely so I'll leave it up to you!
Updates for the following stuff will be sparse, but isn't going to completely go away.
(new!) Murder at homecoming (rowan x stevie)
Guinevere (guinevere x artura)
Wake the dead (maura & camp cypress)
And if there's any specific book I'd get to sometime in the future (such as D&D, etc) might add that to the list as well!
>> if you'd like to be added to any of the lists mentioned above, please let me know as a comment/reblog/ask - whatever helps! If you do not wish to be tagged, no hard feelings at all - you don't need to do anything.
>> I'll be accepting responses until April 10th-ish but you can still request to be tagged/removed at any point of time you'd like! This is just a formality for me to gauge how many people would be interested, that is all <33
Tagging my current people under the cut (I will be using this until April 10th and then move onto the new tags!):
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wake the dead: @trappedinfanfiction @jerzwriter
>> Once again, absolutely no pressure to stay! You're always welcome to let me know of any changes you'd like <33
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liaromancewriter · 5 months
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A Valentine Engagement
Premise: Cassie and Ethan's big news makes for front page headlines in the society papers.
Book: Open Heart (post series) Pairing: Ethan Ramsey x F!MC (Cassie Valentine) Format: Edit/Manip + News
I've been wanting to do an engagement photoshoot for Ethan & Cassie for ages (her family insisted). I originally thought I'd commission artwork, but decided to make a manip instead and write a society news story.
Text can be hard to read on images, so the copy is included below the cut along with the original photo.
Published in Newport Société:
The Valentine Clan is expanding by one and it’s a Rhode Island affair.
Newport royalty, Asher and Myra Valentine, announced the engagement of their granddaughter, Dr. Cassandra (Cassie) Elizabeth Valentine (31) — daughter of Robert and Olivia Valentine — to Providence-born Dr. Ethan Jonah Ramsey (39), son of Mr. Alan Ramsey.
The couple met four years ago while working at Boston’s Edenbrook Hospital, where Dr. Valentine is currently Head of Diagnostics and Dr. Ramsey is Chief of Medicine.
By all accounts it was a fairytale romance and now a whirlwind wedding. The couple plans to wed in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends on the grounds of the Valentine Estate on Oceanside in July.
Even though their permanent residence is in Arlington, VA along with The Hudson Group global headquarters, the Valentines have been part of the Newport establishment since the 1800s, owning one of the few legacy homes still in the original family’s care.
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karahalloway · 4 months
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WIP Update - 2024
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Happy 2024! 🥳
Hope everyone had a great holiday period - got the chance to see friends and family, relax a bit - and is ready for the new year!
Harper and Drake certainly did! Thank you @nestledonthaveone for these pics!
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Unfortunately, I was too busy to put together a 2023 Year In Review post, or something similar, but now that things are getting back to normal after the festivities, I wanted to take the time to let anyone who is still around (and reads my stuff) about a few updates.
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My overall plan for 2024 is to try and finish off my outstanding WIPs. These are (in no particular priority order):
(Less Than) Noble Intentions (including Extraction)
Thanksgiving
Mission: Cordonia
If I have time / the Muse feels supportive, I may post an additional installment for Tales from the Gypsea as well. I also have The Highwayman for January's Song Rewrite Challenge to write (at least the first part).
Please bear with me, as my posting will probably be chaotic. I was supposed to be working on the next chapter of Thanksgiving (as there is only one part left), or possibly the first installment of The Highwayman given that this has a deadline 😬, but instead, my brain decided that I must focus on the next chapter of Intentions 🤷‍♀️
So, I may be dropping one chapter of one fic here, another chapter for another fic there... or there could be a glut of chapters for one particular fic while the other ones gather dust in the corner. Who knows... I certainly don't!
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Original Fiction Project(s) for 2024
In parallel to my TRR fanfic, I am also working on some original fiction in the background, that I hope to publish (as actual books) once they are done (I currently have 3 projects in progress or in pre-planning - I know - my brain is crazy - I blame my association with @angelasscribbles 🤣)
Definitely no ETA on this yet, but if I randomly go silent on Tumblr, then this is why.
Reading
In addition to this, there are several series that I want / need to catch up on, but again, please bear with me, as my primary focus will be wrapping up my outstanding series, so my reading/reblogging time may end up being limited (especially if work is also busy).
Thanks for your continued support and interest in my fics (I know the fandom is not quite what it used to be, but my OCD will not let me leave projects unfinished! 😅) and best wishes to everyone for 2024!
PS: If anyone wants on or off my taglist, please message me! I will not be offended - I know real life is busy, and most of us don't have as much free time anymore as we did during the successive lockdowns (kinda miss those, tbh 😅)
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bebepac · 3 months
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Get To Know Me!
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Sorry, no scandalous hot gossip here. Just your run of the mill chick.
Thanks to @ao719 and @dcbbw for tagging me for this!
Last Song: Young, Wild & Free
Favorite Color: All the variations of the "Pink" family, turquoise, and most recently Carbon Black Metallic because I got my car back after it being in the shop!
Last Movie: Christmas Deja Vu
Currently Watching: The Brothers Sun
Currently Reading: CE's, I have to renew my license at the end of the month. I refuse this to be a fevered dash pressing "submit" at 11:59pm the night before my license expires.
Sweet/Spicy/Savory: Sweet > Savory > Spicy . I've never had much of a threshold for spicy food. But i've always had a sweet tooth.
Last thing I googled: Amber Riley Movies
Current Obsession: My budget planner. I'm really trying to upper level adult y'all.
Currently Working On:
Another Cinnamon Spice Chapter
A Rotten Apple Wedding / with an alternate ending twist
Just trying to write more in general!!!!
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Tagging in this: @tessa-liam @angelasscribbles and anyone else that wants to share. Consider yourself tagged.
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