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Elrod House by Arthur Elrod, 1968 - via x
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jewellerybox · 1 year
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Interior Designer Arthur Elrod, who focused largely on Palm Springs and the surrounding area, helped create the Desert Modern Style of the Mid-Twentieth Century
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novelsforyou · 2 years
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The Mafia's deadly obsession and love
The further story contains sex , mentions of rape , cursing , bad language and blood gore so please don't read if you're uncomfortable by these things and if they trigger you. Please do not report the account and just block it if you don't like my work , don't give me any kind of problems , it's a request.
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Introduction
Adriano Stawaski
Nature:Fearless , powerful , Mafia , brutal
Age: 25
Role: Main character
Lisa Elrod
Nature: beautiful , kind , mature , honest
Age: 23
Role: Main character
Has a younger sister who's 5 years old , works as a cashier at a grocery shop.
Arthur
Nature: rude , cold , brutal , Fearless
Age: 25
Role: Main character
Adriano's trusted man
Edward
Nature: cold , Fearless , honest , handsome
Age: 25
Role: Adriano's friend and one of most trusted people in the mafia.
Leonardo
Nature: Fearless , honest , rude , doesn't know how to smile
Age: 25
Role: Adriano's trusted man
Zoe
Nature: cute , pretty , small , giggly
Age: 5
Role: Main character.
Lisa's younger sister.
Lisa
Ugh , I groaned as my dear sweet little sister wasn't listening to me. I was telling her to change into her school uniform but that girl wasn't listening and kept on repeating "I don't wanna go to school" I finally gave up and sat down on the bed after getting tired of chasing her.
The thing was that I also couldn't leave her alone at home because Dad would be here anytime and we had to leave before he came.
I was also late for my work because of this small sweetie but I can't scold her obviously.
Lisa: baby listen to me please let's go only today tomorrow is off anyway
Zoe: Okay fine.
She huffed and wore her uniform. I checked the time and quickly made my way out of the house before mom and dad came.
I dropped Zoe at her school and told Blake to pick her up from school. Blake was a friend of mine who used to pick Zoe up from school and drop her at home. I reached home 15 minutes after Zoe used to come. Until then she used to lie down on her bed and wait for me to come and change her clothes.
Dad usually came home after midnight so until then we were safe.
I reached the Café and quickly changed into my uniform.
My working hours were usually about at least 10 hours. 6:00 to 12:00 in morning and 6:00 to 12 at night. It was hectic but I would do anything to fill my little sister's stomach.
Mom herself wouldn't give a damn about us even if we die.
I shrugged my thoughts off and started working.
After 5 hours
Finally it was over and I changed into my Normal clothes and walked out of the Café.
As soon as I reached my house , I heard Dad shouting which only meant that Dad was home. I ran inside the house and found it empty. I heard Zoe scream from her room and I ran to her room.
And the scene totally almost stopped my heart from beating.
Zoe was unconscious on the floor while Dad was continuously hitting her with his belt. I looked around and found a heavy piece of decoration clock on the ground which I guess Zoe was playing with. I picked it up and hit Dad on his head with it.
He immediately held his head and turned around. He was about to hit me too when he fell down and got unconscious while blood flowed out his head.
I picked Zoe up and grabbed my bag and made my way out of the house. I took her to the nearest hospital to get her treated there. Her body was turning hit every second , she had a fever now.
" Nothing to worry about , it's just a mild fever and she'll be fine by tomorrow and yes apply this medicine on her wounds. By the way it looks like she got hit by something. Is everything alright?"
The doctor asked me and for a moment I froze at my place not knowing what to answer. Should I tell him ? No no no , I can't.
Lisa: Yes, everything is fine. She just fell down.
I picked Zoe up in my arms again and exited the hospital. I saw a park right in front of the park and sat down there on a bench. I laid Zoe's head down on my lap and looked inside my bag to look fir some money. I only had 300 dollars left with me now.
I glanced at Zoe who was peacefully sleeping. I had to find a place soon to stay. Blake's house isn't very big and it would be complicated for her if we go there. She lives with her boyfriend and they would be disturbed.
Motels nowadays aren't expensive. I can go there. I was about to pick up Zoe when my stomach growled. I hadn't eaten anything since morning but now it's time to ignore it.
I searched for a nearest motel on my phone and found one 10 minutes away from there. I reached there and rented a room for 100 dollars. I had 200 left now which were enough for food and to buy some clothes.
I opened the room door and the room wasn't that bad. It had a bed and a table in between. The windows were open and a cold wind was coming in from there. The room was a bit dirty but I'll clean it.
I laid down Zoe on the bed and called Blake and told her everything that happened. She scolded me for about 20 minutes and than agreed and told me to come with her to a restaurant.
I directly said no but she told me that she was coming with a dress and will bring one her maid to take care of Zoe.
I ended the call and laid down beside Zoe hugging her close to me. If only I reached a bit before she wouldn't have gotten the beating. It was okay if it was me but she's just so small for this all.
I heard a knock on the door and it opened revealing Blake. She was shocked for a moment to see the room but didn't say anything as she knew it would hurt me.
Blake: babe come on.
I nodded and took the dress for her. She brought a maid with her as she said.
I was shocked after wearing the dress as it was way too revealing.
I came out of the bathroom and Blake scanned me from head to toe and gave me a thumbs up.
Lisa: It's way too revealing. I'm not wearing it.
Blake: come on it's totally fine.
Lisa: but –
Blake: no buts , let's go
I went with her and instead of going to a restaurant she took me to a club , the place I hate the most.
Blake: I know you hate this place but please for me stay here. I'm gonna go and dance , if you wanna join then come on and if not then go and sit at the bar and order something for you and yeah it's free of charge.
She went to the dance floor and started dancing with whoever cane in her sight. I sighed and went to the bar because obviously I can't stay within the crowd.
I ordered a coke and started drinking it.
Adriano
I made my way down towards my basement to torture the heck out of that fucking men who betrayed me. I could forgive anything but not the people who went against my orders and stabbed me behind my back. I literally hated that.
I entered inside and was met with the stinky smell of blood and that fucking man's bloody body which was on the verge of loosing life.
I wore my black gloves and Edward passed me a chair to sit down. Arthur stood behind me and Leonardo stood behind Steven , the man who betrayed me. He was working with my rivals whilst knowing that the results won't be good if I found out.
Adriano: So spill now? Why ?
Steven:, boss please I'm sorry.
Adriano: Why did you do it ?
Steven: Boss, they threatened to kill my family and my pregnant wife. I'm sorry they knew everything about me and my family and where we were. I'm sorry , I didn't mean to.
And this is what calmed me down a little bit. Just a little , if it was the case than he should have told me about it yet he decided to betray me and help my rivals get private information about me.
Adriano: you could have told me ? Is there something I haven't done for you. I gave you money and helped you treat your mother in my private hospital , I gave her sterilized facilities and everything. I gave you money for your daughter's presents and yet you are here betraying me. God. I would have helped you come out from this problem but you and your dumb brain decided to stab me behind my back and go in their team. Huh ?
Steven: I'm sorry please forgive me I promise I'll never do that again. I'll come to you please boss don't kill me , I'm already punished for my deed please.
Adriano: this is the is time I'm forgiving you , don't yiu dare do this again.
I said and stood from the seat. Taking out a knife from my pocket , His eyes widened and he shook his head as a no. I went near him and cut off his ropes. He took a deep breath and dtood up , bowing to me.
Adriano: this shouldn't happen again.
Steven: yes boss
Adriano: go to the hospital and get your wounds treated.
He bowed and left the basement. I turned around and made my way towards my office and that's when Arthur , Leonardo and Edward entered.
Edward: wanna go and visit the new club boss?
Fuck I totally forgot about the club. I opened a new club in the area and today I had to go and visit it since it was important to see if everything was done properly.
I grabbed my coat and wore it and made my way outside. The driver started the engine as soon as he saw me and opened the car door for me.
I sat down and Edward and Arthur sat beside me. They won't leave me alone ever.
At the club
I was met with the loud music blasting in my ears , the lights were dim , the people were dancing , some in the corners having sex while some were drunk.
I ignored it and took a seat in the corner and observed everything from there when my eyes landed on this one girl who was doing nothing but sitting alone in the bar drinking a coke. She was wearing a red dress which ended at her knees , a V shape neck which ended till her breast showing a little bit of her cleavage.
I felt myself going hard and shrugged off my thoughts. She turned her face towards mine and for a single minute I couldn't take my eyes off her beautiful face. She was gorgeous. Red plump lips , green eyes , smooth brown silky hairs and perfect face.
The only thing was that she looked alone and broken to me. I know how it feels to be like this. You have to wear a mask to hide the pain from everyone and keep it to yourself until you that one person who you share that everything with.
She looked at me and stared at me for at least a minute. She scanned ne from head to toe when she looked away and I saw the blood rushing to her cheeks.
Cute.
I had a drink and stood up from the seat and passed by the bar purposely just to see her up from close.
She fiddled with her fingers and looked down gulping.
Nervous
Adriano: get me her details and background until tomorrow.
I said to Edward. He nodded and all of us sat in the car moving to my house , sorry , mansion….
Lisa
What the fuck ?
What the actual fuck?
I was literally just sipping my coke when my eyes landed on the tall , handsome and sexy man who was already staring at me. I scanned him from head to toe and my eyes met his lastly. I turned away quickly hiding my red face.
Damn , he must be the most handsome man I've ever seen. Get yourself together Lisa , it's impossible for a man this handsome to be single. You don't have a chance with him.
My heart started beating faster when he passed by me , Damn his fragrance. I was nervous , Hella nervous that I started fiddling with my fingers. I saw him smirk from the corner if his lips , he definitely knew he was handsome.
I took a deep breath when he exited the club.
That was close.
My eyes landed on Blake who was with her boyfriend , totally drunk , they both made their way towards the rooms on the other floors. I wanted to go and stop her but the crowd was so much that I'll die if I go there. I'll see that bitch in morning.
I finished my coke and straight went to my motel. I entered the room only to see Zoe still sleeping and the maid was with her. I wore my normal clothes and left for the other shift of my work again.
I was tired , really tired now.
But still , I had to work.
Adriano
Fuck , what was this girl doing to me ? It was so hard to concentrate on anything else other than her now. I just needed her now , in front of me and never let go of her.
What is this feeling?
All I knew was that she'll be mine soon. I'll let her go if she does not settle here and once she has which I really hope she does , I'm never letting go of her.
Edward: boss the information related to t–
Adriano: give me quickly.
I've never been so impatient before.
He handed me her file and I went through all the details about her.
Name: Lisa
Age: 23
Works at a Café as a cashier.
Has a 5 year old little sister.
Work 10 hours a day
Income: 500 dollars.
What ? What the fuck ? She works 10 hours and gets paid 500 dollars only , that's so less compared to what she should be given.
Lives in a motel
How can a gorgeous queen like her live in a motel with her little princess. That queen , my queen , I'll get her.
I smirked and told Edward my plan of what we have to do get her here. The plan would be successful. If plan A didn't work than Plan B definitely would. I'm damn sure.
The next day , I wore a black suit and styled my hairs backwards , I gaveba last look at myself in the mirror and exited my room. I don't know why I'm doing this just fir a single girl. I hope I'm not doing thus the wrong way Dad did to mom.
Lisa
I couldn't get my mind off that man. Is this what love at first sight is called. He even came in my dreams yesterday.
Control Lisa.
Yesterday was a hectic day at work , so many customers.
Lisa: Zoe listen to me , don't open the door if anyone comes. Okay ? Stay here until I get back. There are snacks in that plate if you need some than just uncover the plate and eat them. And baby please don't leave. Please the water is in the fridge and I've lose the cap so you can easily open them. Okay?
Zoe: kk
Lisa: please don't leave.
I stood up and was about to exit the room when she held onto my shirt.
Zoe: my kiss ?
Lisa: sorry.
I bent down and kissed her forehead and cheeks. She giggle and went back to the bed , playing with her toys which I brought for her from a little amount of money.
Lisa: I love you. Bye.
I locked the room from outside too Making sure she was safe. I can't imagine her being hurt.
I arrived at the Café and started working when I noticed this man giving ice cream to a little boy who looked like he was 3 or 4 , I couldn't see his face because his back was facing me but he seemed very familiar like I've seen him somewhere but I'm not sure where.
He turned around and thats when my breathing stopped and my eyes almost came out of my sockets. It was Him.
It really was him , that fucking sexy man was here in front of me.
Control Lisa.
Adriano
I entered the Café and my eyes landed on my queen who was now wearing her uniform. She looked cute in it. Her gorgeous face was roaming in my mind since a long time.
I was about to approach her when a little kid collided into my hard figure. He fell down and his ice cream also did but Edward was quick to catch it.
I bent down to his level and saw if he was hurt somewhere , he nodded as a no and I helped him stand up and gave him his ice cream back.
He giggled and said a lotzke cute " Thank you " and turned around to go to his mother.
I made my way towards my queen who was already looking my way , or maybe me. Her eyes almost came out of her sockets. She remembered me.
Cute.
Adriano: Hi
Lisa: H-Hi.
Stuttering while being nervous. Cute again.
Lisa: what would you like Sir ?
Adriano: what special here ?
Lisa: Latte macchiato
Her voice was also so sweet and beautiful just like her.
Adriano: 2 Latte macchiato.
Lisa: okay sir. Anything else?
Adriano: nope.
I turned around and sat down on my place again and waited for her to come and get me the drinks.
She was taking orders of other people when this one man came uo to her and asked for her number and she denied but he again asked , she denied again. That man took her hands and started touching her and tried to pull her out from behind the counter.
I could see the tears poling in her beautiful eyes.
Comment for the next part and please tell me if it's good or not. It's just I'm a bit nervous and worried if you'll like it.
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pirobysolange · 10 months
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Arthur Elrod's House
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fancysrunninghome · 1 year
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Interior designer Arthur Elrod’s house in Palm Springs, California, USA
Ph. Leland Lee (1968)
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nickbianco-la · 3 years
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William Raiser and Arthur Elrod - Sigmund Edelston’s Chicago residence - Franz Klein painting, David Smith sculpture
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The House Arango has minimized construction to become pure architectural spectacle. This house has a panoramic ocean view and a moat around the building terrace not embrace the side where he was raised but springs it dramatically, which giant mushroom. In 1977 he was ranked by the magazine Record as "a party space, mixing room, the sea and the sky." It was built in less than a year and would be the only project of Lautner in Mexico. Project The house was commissioned in 1970 by Jeronimo Arango, "Mexican gentleman" as a weekend home for your family. Arango had seen publications Elrod House and wanted to make their new home with Lautner as Arthur Elrod as architect and interior designer. A requirement that the owner was asked that had great views over the bay of Acapulco, hence the choice of site. The house seems to float between sea and sky Lautner responded with a concrete structure with two floors and 2,300 square meters of construction. Arango's family still owns the house that always offer a feast for the senses. In 1994, shortly before his death, Lautner received a new order for the family to design another residence in Southern California. That project never went beyond schematic design.
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redwolf · 5 years
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Built in 1966 by modern architect Howard Lapham, the sprawling nine-bedroom, 11-bath home and its two-bedroom guest house is a fun and funky take on midcentury living, located on a three-quarter-acre lot in the posh Movie Colony neighbourhood. Lapham’s trademark high ceilings, walls of glass, and spacious rooms all make an appearance, and the home’s cantilevered roofs and poured terrazzo floors will appeal to mid century purists. But it’s the over-the-top interior design and Arthur Elrod designed furnishings that catches your eye; some rooms feature bright yellows, pinks, and eggshell blues, while others are decorated with everything from patterned red-and-white wallpaper or gilded tile work.
(via Colorful midcentury compound in Palm Springs asks $4.2M - Curbed)
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danismm · 4 years
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“Master bedroom suite” 1969. Designer Arthur Elrod’s house in Palm Springs.
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The Elrod House is a residence in Palm Springs, #California designed by American architect John Lautner and constructed in 1968. It is located on the edge of a hill at 2175 Southridge Drive in Palm Springs, California. The construction of the house was ordered by Arthur Elrod, the interior designer. One of Lautner's many houses in Southridge and Palm Springs as a whole, the Elrod House is one of his most famous structures and an example of his so-called free architecture, where architecture and nature are combined. When the house was built, the soil was excavated but the rocks were kept in place. These rocks are part of the interior of the house and run straight through the walls and windows. Its best-known feature is the large circular concrete canopy above the main living area with a circular glass design. The living room incorporates large rocks and opens onto an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace that offers a view of Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Peak. Photography: Joshua White, Nelson-Moe Properties/Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #usa #awesome #архитектура www.amazingarchitecture.com ✔ A collection of the best contemporary architecture to inspire you. #design #architecture #picoftheday #amazingarchitecture #style #nofilter #architect #arquitectura #luxury #realestate #life #cute #architettura #interiordesign #photooftheday #love #travel #instagood #fashion #beautiful #archilovers #architecturephotography #home #house ‎#amazing ‎#معماری (Elrod House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-M6nbDF5I_/?igshid=8cnx9oy2qxrq
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fvkoffbich · 5 years
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arthur elrod
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My Journey Through Quincey Morris: Vampire, by P.N. Elrod, Part 1 (Warning: Here there be spoilers!)
Okay, so I'm reading Quincey Morris: Vampire by P.N. Elrod. It doesn't have an electronic version, so I think it might be out of print. I figured I'd chronicle it here because why not?
Quincey wakes up in his burial shroud. He's being pulled through the forest by wolves. When they come to a stop, one of the wolves transforms into Dracula, who informs Quincey that the cowboy is a vampire. It wasn't Dracula who turned him; years ago, Quincey had had an affair with a woman who Quincey hadn't known was a vampire. They'd drank each others blood; Quincey just thought it was some weird kink, and she left without telling him she was a vamp and he would be, too, after he died.
Dracula tells Quincey that both Mina and Lucy slept with him willingly (I find this hard to believe, but whatever) and that Lucy's sickness was just her adjusting to being intimate with him. It would have gone away if they hadn't given her blood transfusions.
Dracula tells Quincey that it's too dangerous for the Texan to rejoin his friends and promises not to hurt them if Quincey goes back to the Count's castle with him.
They go back to the castle and talk. Dracula plays host and teaches Quincey how to feed on animals.
He tells Quincey that yes, he killed Renfield, but Renfield had threatened to kill Seward, Arthur, Mina, Jonathan, Quincey, and Van Helsing. As for Jonathan, he slept with Dracula's three companions willingly, and the guilt of that combined with the atmosphere of the castle drove him insane. Dracula did lock Jonathan up for his own safety, but had him escorted by a medical doctor back to safety.
That's as far as I've gotten so far.
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Living Room in Coeur d’Alene, ID, USA (Arthur Elrod, 1970) [1720 × 1360]
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nickbianco-la · 6 years
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Arthur Elrod and William Raiser - A reception area at the Johnson Publishing Company, 1972.
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