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kym-cruz · 1 year

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“All is fair in love & war”

Bcuz true love is always worth fighting for

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kym-truestory · 1 year

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My book Birthmark, Louis Tomlinson Silver Tongue…Hmm…don’t you guys see some similarities here???🤔😮

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four-loose-screws · 4 months

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FE2 Novelization Translation - Cover and Book Intro Pages

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New year, time for another new FE novelization translation!

2024's novel of focus is that of FE2, the original game Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was a remake of. Enjoy reading this take on the same exact plot, ~25 years prior!

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Fire Emblem Gaiden

The Zofian Liberation War

Book 1

STORY

The continent of Valentia is divided between the north and the south, as well as their beliefs in War Father Duma and Earth Mother Mila. While the Kingdom of Zofia is ruled with kindness and compassion, the Rigelian Empire believes in raising its citizens to be prepared for war. Their hostility towards each other has finally pulled them into a vicious war. Units from both sides spill each other’s blood, fighting for their god and loyalty to their homeland each and every day, with no end in sight…

The protagonists of this tale are Alm, Celica, and countless other young units. They all wish for Valentia to be unified, but differ in how they want that outcome to be reached. And so, a grand tale of love and hate is about to unfold!

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Written by Katsuyuki Ozaki

Cover Illustration by Ichiro ?*

Cover Design by Kazuo Hiroi (WIDE)**

*T/N: I cannot find the Kanji character in this person’s last name anywhere to confirm its reading.

**T/N: First name could also be ‘Ichio’ or ‘Itsuo.’ I cannot find any record of this person online, so I cannot confirm the correct reading of their name. Their nickname is ‘WIDE’ because their last name, ‘hiroi,’ is the Japanese word for wide.

Published by Futabasha

Author’s Profile

Katsuyuki Ozaki

An up-and-coming author also working as a copywriter. His major works include “Valkyrie no Densetsu,” “F-Zero,” “Zelda II: The Adventure of Link,” and many more, all published by Futabasha. He has also written for other strategy guide series. His hobbies include golf, cars, and computer games. He is of course also passionate about Fire Emblem, and has completed all of the games so far. He poured all of his love for the series into writing these two books without rest!

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Alm and Celica each set out on their own journey to forge!

This is the epic adventure of this young man and woman!!

The stage unfolds on a Valentia in chaos in this epic tale of love, blood, and war!

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Back:

Ad for Book 2.

Ad for a Shin Megami Tensei novelization.

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A necrodragon was here. In Zofia. When she realized exactly what that meant, Celica was petrified in horror. Earth Mother Mila had lost all power over Zofia.

Title Page

Table of Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1: The Deliverance

The Six Resurrection Pills

Alm’s Awakening

The Mysterious Girl Silque

Chapter 2: Mila’s Restoration Army

Celica Embarks on Her Journey

The Ruffian Saber

The Necrodragon’s Trial

Chapter 3: To Zofia Castle

Rescuing Clair

The Night Before Storming Zofia Castle

Cliff’s Gambit

Chapter 4: The Red Haired Woman

The Port Town Tavern

Differing Paths

Chapter 5: To Mila’s Shrine

The Sisters from Archanea

Blake, Wielder of the Shadow Sword

Royal Bloodline

Desert Army

Princess Anthiese

Chapter 6: The Newly Reborn Kingdom of Zofia

His name is Zeke

Cross-Shaped Birthmark

Collapse and Liberation

The Throne Bathed in Light

Epilogue

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Illustrations: Ichiro ?* & Kazuo Hiroi (WIDE)**

*T/N: I cannot find the Kanji character in this person’s last name anywhere to confirm its reading.

**T/N: First name could also be ‘Ichio’ or ‘Itsuo.’ I cannot find any record of this person online, so I cannot confirm the correct reading of their name. Their nickname is ‘WIDE’ because their last name, ‘hiroi,’ is the Japanese word for wide.

Book design: Yusuke Matsuoka (NEXT)

Editing & printing: Rekkasha

Character Introductions

Alm’s Army

Robin: A Villager who grew up with Alm in Ram Village. He later transcends to become an Archer.

Silque / Shilk: A Cleric in service to the goddess Mila. She specializes in healing magic.

Cliff / Klihs: A Villager from Ram Village. He later transcends to become a Mage, specializing in long range combat magic.

Delthea: A female Mage who has fallen into Rigel’s hands by Tatarrah’s magic. She wields the Aura tome.

Luthier: He decides to join forces with Alm to lead his younger sister Delthea’s fate down a righteous path. A mage with a tragic past.

Mycen: A former unit of the Knights of Zofia, transcended to one of the highest level classes, Gold Knight.

Python: An Archer prodigy whose short-temper is as great as his skills with a bow.

Clair: A Pegasus Knight who was granted the ability to fly a pegasus by the two gods. Clive’s younger sister.

Forsyth: A soldier who’s greatest skill is his ability to calmly make decisions in the heat of battle.

Mathilda: An exceptionally talented female Cavalier. She possesses both a brave soul and bewitching beauty.

Tatiana: A Saint captured by Nuibaba. Zeke’s beloved.

Clive: A Cavalier and the leader of the young surviving units of the Knights of Zofia.

Zeke: A mysterious Gold Knight who has lost his memory. He serves Alm under Emperor Rudolf’s orders.

Lukas: A hot-blooded soldier who wields his lance like lightning.

Alm: A fighter raised by Zofia’s hero Mycen, and the protagonist of this story. He is a boy with a grand fate!

Gray: A Villager from Ram Village. He later transcends into a Cavalier.

#fire emblem #fe #fire emblem 2 #fe2 #gaiden #fe gaiden #fire emblem gaiden #fe15 #fire emblem 15 #shadows of valentia #fire emblem echoes #alm #celica #japan #japanese #translation #novel #light novel #fe2 novelization translation

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munacy · 1 year

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Anticipation

@wolfstarmicrofic

A continuation for @stars-a-n-d-scars Part 1 (ignorance) Part 2 (duck)

There is no way this plan can go wrong. It was concocted by the ingenious James F. Potter himself, and James F. Potter does not fail, as a general rule.

"All we have to do, Wormy, is come up with a list of things that gay blokes like, and see if Remus likes those things too!"

Peter's eyes become as round as Galleons. "That's genius, Prongs!"

James is aware.

"Okay, so what goes on the list then?" Peter asks eagerly.

Well, alright, he's not thought that far.

"Hell, I dunno, Peter. How did we know with Sirius?"

"You mean besides the fact that he follows Remus around like a...well, like a puppy dog?"

"No, you're right, Sirius was too easy," James agrees grimly. Then he sighs. "Well, s'not like I'm some authority on queer culture; I've never fancied a bloke before!"

"...Not once?" Peter says slyly.

James tenses.

"...And just what are you implying?"

"That I know that you've given Regulus Black's bare arse a good peek in the lockers--"

"I WAS NOT CHECKING HIM OUT, YOU CRETIN! I WAS TRYING TO SEE IF HE HAS THE SAME BIRTHMARK AS SIRIUS!!--"

"--Okay, not helping your case even a little--"

"--AND I TOLD YOU THAT IN CONFIDENCE, YOU BASTARD!!"

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The following morning, they decide to wing it. Winging things has worked out well for them in the past, and the timing could not be better, as Madame Pomfrey has decided to keep Sirius in the Hospital Wing until she rules out a few magical maladies (although, not once has she let James skive off after being lovesick over Lily, which is a genuine illness). It's not often that they can get Remus alone without Sirius attached like a limpet.

"Watch this," Peter hisses, holding a peach in one hand and a banana in the other. "Gay blokes love bananas."

"By Merlin, Peter, I'm beginning to suspect there's a genius hidden under all of that blue-eyed naivety."

Peter makes a pleased expression before turning to Remus at the breakfast table. "Oi, Moony, I've grabbed two fruit, one for you, one for me. Which one would you like?"

Remus barely looks up from his book before selecting the banana with a muttered "thanks".

James and Peter share a look of unbridled glee, then turn to stare at Remus as he chomps away at the benign yellow fruit. His amber eyes finally drift up to meet their combined intense gaze, and he swallows, looking uncomfortable.

"Are you two alright?...You're sort of being… really weird, right now."

James breathes out a bit shakily. "You really like bananas, don't you, Moony," he says unblinkingly.

"Erm...No, not really. Actually hate 'em,” Remus scowls, clearly disturbed by their laser-focused attention.

"What!? Why did you pick it over the peach, then, why?!" cries Peter melodramatically and clawing the air with his hands.

"Because!" Remus yells back, brows furrowing with increasing bewilderment, "Pomfrey wants me to try to get more potassium in! Says it might help with the cramps around the full!"

He looks between James' and Peter's inexplicably devastated expressions, and scoffs, picking up his tray and leaving to go sit with Lily Evans and Mary Macdonald.

"Fuck," James moans.

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"Okay, okay, this is a sure thing," James mutters at rapid-fire. "Gay blokes love ABBA."

"Brilliant," Peter nods, face open and trusting.

"Quick! I hear him coming!"

As Remus enters the dormitory to exchange his Arithmancy book for Ancient Runes, his eardrums are viciously assaulted with the bouncy strains of "Dancing Queen", blasting from their record player with enough magically-enhanced volume to rattle the window pane.

OOH, YOU CAN DANCE!

"WHAT THE FUCK, GUYS!"

YOU CAN JIVE!

"ISN'T IT WONDERFUL!" screams James.

HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

"IT MAKES ME FEEL MY DEEP INSIDE FEELINGS ON THE OUTSIDE!" howls Peter.

OOOH, SEE THAT GIRL--

Remus casts a wordless spell that goes off with a bang, bringing the record player to a tenth of the volume.

"I fucking hate disco," he growls, storming out of the dorm and slamming the door on his way out.

Peter sighs. "Prongs, maybe he just isn't bent? Wouldn't that be such a shame for poor old--"

"PETE! P-Pete, mate, your foot!"

Peter looks down at his traitorous foot, tapping along—completely of its own accord—to ABBA. "Fuck!" he wails. "It's too catchy!"

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They have one last idea, but neither of them is enthusiastic about it.

"It's got to be you, Prongs," Peter whimpers panickily, "I haven't got the pectorals!"

And Peter, unfortunately, has never been so right.

But what if Remus falls in love with me instead? He's bound to! Doesn't that defeat the entire purpose? Poor Padfoot, he'd be so devastated.

"Don't think about the ramifications just now," Peter interrupts his internal monologue, snapping his fingers in front of his friend's gold-rimmed spectacles. "We've got no choice, Jamie. At this point, it's embarrassing we haven't been able to figure out this very basic thing about our best mate."

James nods reluctantly.

Into the breach.

That late afternoon finds James, alone in the dorm, exiting a gratuitously steamy shower once he hears that snick of the dormitory door shutting, signaling that Remus has returned from Charms Club.

Took the wanker long enough, I'm all pruney now.

"Oh, Reeemuuus!" James calls in a purr, very loosely wrapping a towel around his hips. "Could you come here a second?"

The door opens tentatively.

"Christ, Prongs, it's like a rainforest in here. How long did you shower for?" Remus accuses, his unruly tawny curls already protesting against the humidity. "And why are you showering in the middle of the day?"

James waits until Remus finally makes eye contact with him to take a few slow, deliberate steps closer, looking up at Remus (damn, but the boy just keeps shooting up) from under his dark lashes.

"And...when do you like to take long showers, Remus?" he murmurs.

"Eh? I dunno, sometimes I like to take a hot bath or two after the full." Remus' brows furrow in concern. "You feeling alright, Prongs? Maybe you've got whatever Padfoot has. Where is Padfoot, anyway?"

James steps ever closer. He could touch Remus. He's about to touch Remus. HIs mouth goes oddly dry with anticipation.

"Don't worry about Sirius. Worry about me for a second," he whispers.

Remus' intense golden eyes finally break their gaze as they subtly flick up and down James' body.

"Oh, is that why you called me in here?"

Gotcha, you lovely, queer bastard.

"Why, yes, Remus, I'm dying for you to--"

An exasperated sigh and eyeroll interrupt what would have been a surefire seduction.

"As I've told you nigh on a hundred times, Prongs, wizards don't get skin cancer. That mole on your lower back looks perfectly normal, as I've already said, and I'm not going to look at it again!"

James can only gape at Remus.

He tuts. "I don't have time for this; you're literally fine. I'm going to see if Pads is still in the Hospital Wing."

Remus exits in a whirl, leaving James reeling in the bathroom--wet, humiliated, and, if he's being completely honest with himself, just the tiniest bit aroused.

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"James! James!" Peter bursts into the dormitory with Sirius in tow, moments after James has gotten clothes back on. "Padfoot's out of the Hospital Wing and I've informed him of our mission!"

"Right, mate," Sirius follows breathlessly. "You lot are trying to figure out if Moony's gay, then?"

James moans and put his head in his hands. He feels this close to unraveling. "We've been trying to figure it out all day!"

"Really?? What have you tried?" prompts Sirius eagerly.

"POTASSIUM!" shouts James incoherently.

"Erm--"

"Disco, too, louder than eruption of Krakatoa," interjects Peter mournfully.

"Great--" James suppresses a sob--"Great, rock hard pectorals. Prize-winning pectorals. Boy's unflappable. I have no idea."

Sirius purses his lips, clearly between seeking clarification on the gibberish they've spouted and slapping them both silly. Fortunately for all involved parties, he does neither.

"Lads. Here's an idea. Why don't we just ask him?"

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Thanks to those of you that have stuck around! <3

Part 4: Thirst

#wolfstar #prompt: anticipation #MAJOR crackfic energy #like really really #James and Peter scheming #they're trying to help a bro out #but they're so soo stupid oml #cw: benign but untrue gay stereotypes #this is honestly just a 1000+ words of james and peter being complete fucking idiots together #also bipanic james potter

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twistedminutia · 5 months

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TWST Talk: Heartslabyul Face Markings

You know exactly what I’m talking about- the card suit markings on the faces of Trey, Cater, Ace and Deuce, and the assorted other background Heartslabyul students. There was a period of time when I was new to the Twisted Wonderland fandom when I thought they might be weird magical birthmarks (it made sense in my head…) but that doesn’t seem to be accurate, since it’s only the Heartslabyul students who have them. Excepting Riddle, but since he’s the Queen who rules over the card soldiers, that tracks. They’re clearly applied by makeup, possibly using stencils to keep them neat, but that raises more questions.

How do students pick which mark they get? Did both Deuce, Trey, and Cater pick their based off their last names, or did Riddle or someone else tell them that was their marking? What about Ace, who has no heart indicator in his name, but has a heart marking anyway? Did he pick it out himself? Why that mark, then? And how do they pick size and placement? Both Ace and Deuce have fairly large markings that each overlap with their eyes and they’re freshmen, and Cater and Trey have smaller markings on their cheekbones and they’re juniors. Does the size and placement indicate year or is it arbitrary? I went back and checked, too, and students with hearts always have them over their left eye, diamonds are always on the right cheek etc. Does that mean all marks have a specific size and place you need to put them? Do they need to specify how many people can get each marking so they don’t have a year that’s like 90% spades or something?

Also, they don’t seem to take it off even when they’re not at school. Ace and Deuce have their markings when they show up as a rescue party in Book 4- did they keep them on all break or did they do their makeup special when they realized they were going back to school (yes, I know it’s because they didn’t want to change the sprites for one scene but just go with me on this). Actually, it would be kind of cute if Deuce was like ‘we can’t show up at school without our makeup!’ And forced Ace to do it too. Or he’s too proud of being at Night Raven to take the makeup off even on vacation.

This isn’t a very serious post (obviously) just a funny little observation I had. I can think so hard about things that don’t matter at all.

#twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland analysis #twst talk #twst thoughts #twst analysis #twst

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beyondthegame · 7 months

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hi mila my cy loving ass is once again sliding in your inbox sjdjakdk can i please ask for "All these people think love's for show but I would die for you in secret" + cypress? thank you hehe 🩷

"The whole point of me being retired is so I don't have to go to these events."

Cypress has adjusted their necklace multiple times, the same with the thin rings on their fingers. You're sure they're about to lean down and check whether there's a speck of dust on their shoes before you place a gentle hand on their shoulder.

"That is not why you retired," you utter with a laugh.

"Fine, but this isn't something I miss about being a player."

"Aren't you the one who booked this limousine for us to come here?"

Cypress snorts. "Well, sure," they murmur, "but I booked it for you," they say with ease as the limousine comes to a stop. "And now you have me in formal attire."

You smile. "Formal attire that you look great in."

The corner of Cypress's lips threaten to turn upwards as their eyes quickly scan you over you. "That kind of flattery doesn't work on me."

You huff. "We're a couple, it has to work on you at some point."

A light chuckle escapes them as they open the limo door and offer you their hand. Cypress steps out and they're immediately met by the flash of cameras. You take hold of their hand and step out too, and suddenly the camera flashes double.

The two of you are the ones they want to see at this award show, that's evident.

Cypress loops an arm around your waist, they turn their body towards you, as though they're acting like your shield. "Your flattery has worked on me. You're the only person who could get me to come to one of these things."

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It's like a red carpet event. Cypress has been by your side the whole time. Their arm around your waist, their hand holding yours, your pinkies linked together—some kind of physical connection to each other.

The event hasn't been terrible. Cypress is usually itching to leave as soon as they step on the carpet, their thoughts drifting to being in much calmer environment.

But with you it isn't all that bad for them. Even when microphones are being pushed in your faces.

"Away from your football on the pitch, the two of you are one of the world's most famous couples," an interviewer says, light shining in their eyes as they dig for a good story. "Together you're an unstoppable force."

The interviewer turns to Cypress specifically, hoping to force an answer out of them. "Inter City's season gone superbly considering they won a trophy. You must be proud of your partner."

Cypress laces their fingers with your own, glancing over at you for a brief moment. "I'm proud of them no matter what," they say without hesitation.

The interviewer arches a brow. "I can quote you on that?"

"Obviously," Cypress says. "The media can paint it how they like but they mean everything to me," they add, referring to you before they give your hand a squeeze three times—a signal you give one another when you're in public when one of you feel ready to leave.

You manage to come up with an excuse, a polite one that allows you to leave and continue along until the two of you get to a quiet stretch of the carpet.

There aren't too many people around this area, and the ones that are around are ones you know. You take Cypress's hand and pull them to stand in front of you.

"You okay?" they question.

You nod your head before smirking. "I mean everything to you, huh?" Your hand cups their cheek and your thumb brushes over the heart-shaped birthmark by their jaw.

Cypress rolls their eyes. A lopsided grin is visible on their lips before they go to peck the pad of your thumb.

"Shut up," Cypress mumbles. "You know I'd do anything for you. I'd give you the world if I could."

#drabble #cypress de vera #I feel like this will be in game at some point #I love getting my characters dressed up for formal events <3

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sublimecatgalaxy · 1 year

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♥️ Steve Harrington Masterlist ♥️

This is a masterlist dedicated to things I've written about Steve Harrington.

Check out my Prompt List and my Character List in my Masterpost which is pinned for more info on who I write for and some inspiration for requests.

Lovebirds:

Summary/Request: “Reader going after steve after he falls into the watergate and confessing their feelings for him after they find him :’)”

Cheer:

Summary/Request: “Could you do something with Steve harrington x cheerleader!reader we’re he comes to her game to watch her perform and it’s all cute and fluffy!!!”

Favorite Song:

Summary/Request: “I was thinking like maybe the reader is adamant on stopping by her house so she can go through her cassette tapes and make sure she knows both his and her favorite song and he realizes why and he comforts her?!?!”

Middle Child:

Summary/Request: “Can we get something longer about Steve Harrington x reader but the reader is the “middle child” in the Wheeler family. Like she’s a year younger or so than Steve and Nancy but older than mike.”

Take A Break:

Summary/Request: "steve eating reader out slowly and sensually goodbye I'm going feral"

Sick Joke:

Summary/Request: "reader finally gets the courage to ask steve out but the only time she can is at lunch in front of his popular friends and they make fun of her and steve says some nasty shit reader is heartbroken but steve actually wanted to say yes"

Unrequited:

Summary/Request: "Hi could you write Steve x Harrington x Fem reader where they’re best friends and she’s in love with him and she thinks it’s unrequited because she thinks he likes Robin instead and it’s a whole lot of miscommunication but it ends with a happy ending? :)"

Let Go:

Summary/Request: "Could you do the scene were Eddie is walking with Steve in the upside down and Eddie brings up how reader went in right after Steve got pulled just like the nancy scene and that’s when Steve realizes he’s inlove. If not totally fine, love your work !!"

I've Been Here:

Summary/Request: "Hi! Can I request a Steve Harrington x reader fic based on “The King” by Conan Gray?"

Fighting For Your Hand: Part 2

Summary/Request: "Steve Harrington and Eddie Munson fighting for the readers attention and love, possibly with two different endings for each?"

Do What You Want To Me:

Summary/Request: "car sex with steve?"

Marked:

Summary/Request: "could you do steve harrington with a s/o that has a birthmark on their face? I have one on my right cheek and I was always insecure about it, i’ve grown to love it but sometimes you need that reassurance. So could you do one of him kinda comforting his s/o?"

Prepared:

Summary/Request: "okay i think we all agree that eddie cumming too fast is hot, but what abt steve cumming too fast??? mouth is salivating."

Picasso:

Summary/Request: "heyy omg🤭 could u do something abt steve leaving hickeys all over your chest n shit and the kids see them😭 i think they would be really funny abt it"

Cosmo:

Summary/Request: "The idea of Eddie or Steve laying in the readers lap while they hold a book in one hand, reading it, and the other hand is playing with their hair, with music blasting in the background, that's all I have to say"

Selfish Motives:

Summary/Request: "hi i was wondering if you could do something with steve harrington x gender neutral reader and sharing a bed for the first time? maybe the ‘there’s only one bed’ trope? either way, i’d just love to share a bed with him :) thank u!"

Scars:

Summary/Request: "Hi could you write a steve x fem reader where she has acne and scars and Steve is the best boyfriend ever by reassuring her how beautiful she is"

Often:

Summary/Request: "Okay but what if Steve and reader smoked and had rough sex while high🫠😶"

Barbie Doll:

Summary/Request: "Could i request sort of Steve x fem reader where reader is like Eddie and perhaps they’re good friends? Thank u ☺️"

Tipped:

Summary/Request: "Can I request a Steve harrington imagine, where him & reader (they are dating) they both work at scoops and some guy is flirting with reader is Steve gets really jealous and protective?"

Birthday:

Summary/Request: "Could I get either Billy Hargrove or Steve harrington imagine. Where it’s the readers birthday and the reader feels sad on her birthday and Billy or Steve throw a small party for them or something like that"

Can't Stand You:

Summary/Request: "Prompt: I've never wanted to fuck anyone this badly before."

Babygirl:

Summary/Request: "Calling Steve Harrington "babygirl" as a joke💕"

Hickey:

Summary/Request: "Steve Harrington giving you a hickey👀"

#steve #steve x reader #steve harrington #steve harrington x reader #stranger things #stranger things fic

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lokiinmediasideblog · 2 months

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Can you recommend me Loki books? (as in novels, not norse mythology textbooks)

I am not sure if I rated these correctly in terms of audience maturity. But I tried lol.

Comics:

Valhalla comics-Peter Madsen

Fun slap-stick re-tellings of the Norse myths. Children oriented?

Loki (2004) aka "Blood Brothers" by Robert Rodi & Esad Ribic

It's my favorite Marvel!Loki comic of all time. It altered my brain chemistry. You can read it for free on the links in my pinned post.

The graphic novel version of Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman.

There's also this webcomic I found as a teen that's ongoing to this day and I need to go back to following:

Kids:

Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell

Diary of a Wimpy Kid but with Norse mythology! What's not to love about that?!

Eight Days of Luke-Dianna Wynne Jones

The book that inspired "American Gods."

Odd and the Frost Giants-Neil Gaiman

A boy named Odd encounters Odin, Thor, and Loki who have been turned into animals.

Teens:

Runemarks duology-Joanne Harris

Just keep to the first two books. You'll hate the rest. Let's just say it dealt horribly with Eating Disorders and Harris should have done research on heavy topics before writing about them. Her Loki in the first two books is very enjoyable and he rules over goblins for a while, among other things. I also thought the way rune birthmarks worked in here was fun.

Norse Mythology-Neil Gaiman

It's an entertaining overview of the myths. If you're unfamiliar with them it's a good place to start.

Adult:

Black Wolf: The Binding of Loki-Una Verdandi

I don't recommend if you want a soft!Loki or one that remains a decent person. Loki is interesting and feels like a force of nature. But let's just say he's like the Joker with all that implies. But I thought it was a worthwhile read (very long). It has probably the best Sigyn depiction I've encountered. She feels like a real person! I go more in detail here. I'd pay attention to the things I warn about in case they're deal-breakers or triggers. My review is not spoiler free but contains warnings.

American Gods-Neil Gaiman

Has very interesting premise and a multiple pantheons existing at the same time. It's fun how the deities adapt to the USA and modern times.

The Goddess of Nothing at All-Cat Rector

This book is basically a Norse myth whump fic. I would avoid if that's not your thing because I can see how someone else might hate it. I know I like it because making fictional characters suffer is my guilty pleasure. You won't be laughing at the mythology-based Loki memes. I don't think it's perfect. For example, I dislike that they have to make Loki's every action "justified", such as cutting Sif's hair because Sif called him fantasy racism slurs. Let him be a bit of an asshole just because. The disproportionate punishment makes it difficult not to sympathize with Loki either way. I don't know how I feel about her Sygin. It's the 2nd best Sygin I've seen yet in books. She has a personality, is likeable, and is not a doormat, but something about her and this Loki feels sanitized to me. Like the author was checking boxes for Sygin and Loki. I don't know how to explain it.

Father of Monsters-A. B. Frost

Short read. Loki is a loveable little shit that gets the Aesir into trouble and takes one for the team to get them out of it. I really liked this characterization and it had cute illustrations of Loki, Angrboda, and Jormungandr.

The Nine Worlds Rising Series-Lyra Wolf

They're not perfect. I think her Loki is very funny and likable but too sanitized. And Sigyn has no flaws other than caring too much for her no-good brother while the other goddesses are evil witches. But the author has a very comedic writing voice that is highly enjoyable and keeps the stakes high so that you want to keep on reading. I also like how one of the books starts with a very vengeful Loki and draws comparisons to Lucifer. Thought that was cool. Also, some reactions to some reveals didn't land the impact as well as they should. They do tease the Odin/Loki abusive relationship, but not with the toxicity I wanted, and Odin goes on a redemption path a bit too soon for my liking (while making all the goddesses evil witches...). There's also a lot of anachronistic language in here, such as Loki mentioning a Chihuahua.

Books I haven't read but I know of their existence:

Loki-Melvin Burgess (I saw a Sigyn stan complain about it, but I am not sure how seriously to take her complaints because she said shipping myth!Loki with say Balder or Thor or Odin was "incestuous" because Loki is Odin's "blood brother" despite Loki being unrelated to everyone but Narfi and Nari on Asgard). My standards for Loki don't require that Loki be a paragon of morality, unlike hers. UPDATE: A mutual told me it's horribly transphobic and has rape apologia.

Harbinger of the End-Nicki Chapelway (I've seen praise from Logyn shippers for this one)

Loki: Nine Naughty Tales of the Trickster by Mike Vasich

I saw an excerpt with a rather humorous joke, but the one other Mike Vasich Loki book I read bored the hell out of me. So I haven't given it a chance for that reason.

The Blackwell Pages by Kelley Armstrong and Melissa Marr

It's a children's book series where the descendants of Thor and Loki are the protagonists.

I might have some revies in "LokiBookClub" tag.

#anon asks #norse mythology #LokiBookClub #myth!loki

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little-peril-stories · 7 months

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Happy STS, Kate!

Writing about a world other than our own involves choosing some elements of our world to include and others to leave out. In your writing, do any such elements stand out, like a real topic you put in your fictional setting, or a significant everyday detail of our world which doesn’t exist there?

Did anything work its way in without your intent, e.g. sayings or traditions or units of measurement you didn’t consciously include, but noticed later on? If so, did you remove them or leave them in place?

- @verkja

Thanks so much, @verkja, for the ask! Happy STS!

Hmm. My main stories (TPOT, TQOL) on here take place in our world (just heavily fictionalized) and my Tumblr fantasy, TCC, doesn't have much of a developed world at all, so I guess I'll draw on my non-Tumblr novels to answer. :)

In that... well, I "accidentally" included a pandemic in the past. I say "accidentally" because at this point I've written this damn book so many times I don't remember when I added/decided on/changed things. All I know is that at one point, the character had a birthmark and then later it became a scar, and it was from an illness, not an injury, and the illness was widespread, and hell if I know whether I made that decision before or after COVID.

In terms of mundane things? Workplaces and educational institutions are pretty organized in my world, and very based on real ones. My main character has a job (in a workplace with very clear rules, expectations, hierarchy, and structure), which she got by attending what we might call a vocational school and which differs from the more "formal" or "academic" universities that are also present. So I borrowed those concepts from real life.

Sayings? I'm still battling with whether to include "okay" to this day. And I had to consciously monitor which curses I was using - were they too reminiscent of our world? I meant to invent some original curses and. uh. forgot. [just checked the manuscript and apparently I used 'damn' seven times but nothing else.]

I included "miles," which is funny because I'm Canadian and don't understand miles at all, but I also don't think the metric system really works in a fantasy setting. 😂 I only used "inch" as a verb.

If I included anything unconsciously, I haven't become conscious of it yet. 😁

#happy sts!#storyteller saturday #covid mention #pandemic mention #tw covid #tw pandemic #verkja #thanks for the ask!#worldbuilding

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oh-hush-its-perfect · 9 months

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this is me officially asking you to infodump/ramble/anything about quinn :)

QUINN AHHHHHHHH MY BELOVED

so so so Quinn is the main character of the third (?) graphic novel in a series I plan to create that takes place in my hometown. Each story has a supernatural twist to it, but with Quinn's story in particular, the twist isn't revealed until Act 7 out of 8 (I could hypothetically make it a more typical three-act story, but the acts would have wildly different lengths if I did.) Feel free to guess what the twist might be having read this whole description!

It's worth noting that I originally conceived this story as a film. It's entirely written as a script; all I have to do is actually draw the panels for the graphic novel. Anyway, if I had decided to make it a film, it would be about an hour and a half long, approximately.

Enough about the actual story. What about Quinn?

So Quinn [Last Name Confidential] is a junior at [High School Name Confidential], and boy, does he have a reputation! Quinn has very apparent undiagnosed ADHD and behavioral problems. I wrote the biggest chunk of the story right after I received my own ADHD diagnosis and I wanted to write a protagonist who thought like me. He's also partially inspired by Holden Caufield from Catcher in the Rye, since I had just read that book when I started writing— and personally, I adored it. One of my favorite classics. I do know it's not everyone's cup of tea, and if you walked away from CITR resenting Holden, a) did we read the same book? and b) Quinn also probably won't be your cup of tea. He's aggressive, he's directionless, and he feels like no one in the world understands him— least of all his family.

His parents are upper-middle class folks with good upbringings (and family histories on both sides of people mysteriously going missing?). His siblings are both on scholarships going to prestigious colleges— his brother has a scholarship for football and his sister has an academic full ride. If it weren't for Quinn, the family would be perfect.

But Quinn! Like I said, major behavioral issues. The inciting incident of the story is Quinn throwing a terracotta pot at another student's head (he does miss, though, because he has terrible aim). He has a criminal record because of his tendency to shoplift candy bars from convenience stores. He only has one friend— and that single friend is his complete opposite. But all this isn't to say that Quinn isn't smart or talented. He's extremely smart and talented, actually, but has a hard time committing to tasks. Like, y'know, me, he has a really hard time doing laundry because he feels the need to check every single tag before he sorts his clothes. He does enjoy repetitive, simple tasks, though, like pulling weeds or other garden chores.

Some other fun facts about him:

He has a GIANT sweet tooth and loves sweets and milk and cream

He has a hard time making choices when given open-ended questions

He thrives in nature

He has very little sense of time

He has a bit of an obsession with counting things

He's left-handed!

On the side of his left hand, there's a white birthmark stretching from his wrist to the knuckle of his pinkie

He's pansexual and doesn't have a super strong relationship with his gender

He is also extremely oblivious and can't tell when people are hitting on him

At the beginning of the story, he looks kind of ugly— not because he is, but because he wears his bangs in front of his eyes so, like, half his face is covered and because he only wears black or other muted, desaturated colors.

His eyes are BRIGHT green

He is a white American, but about 75% of his ancestors were Irish.

He's got black hair and pale, clear skin.

He really looks good in jewel tones (vivid, bright colors) but almost never wears them.

He gets jealous easily

Remember that best friend I mentioned earlier? Quinn is a little in love.

If you're curious, please send more questions about him, his story, or any of my other stories to either this account or my art account, @zodapopz!!

#oc #original character #my original works

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kym-cruz · 1 year

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I’m here just waiting for you to pick me up in your car

We’re going out somewhere & I don’t think it’ll be far

It’s a date but not 1 like we’ve had before

This time it’s a surprise & I don’t know what to be nervous for

Or if I need to be nervous @ all

For all I know we might go shopping @ the mall

I really have no idea just what we’re gonna do

But I’m thinking it’ll be fun bcuz I’m gonna be w/ you

As cliché as it may sound, I’m honestly excited for whatever you’ve planned

Bcuz I just love surprises & getting surprised by you if I can

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soundsfaebutokay · 2 years

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Get to know me better!

Tag 10 people you wanna know better

Thank you for the tag: @amzngdevil 💕💕💕

I just realized that I've been on tumblr for more than a year (!!!) so maybe it's time to get over my reticence and start having fun with these question games. So here we go!

Relationship status: happily single

Favorite colour(s): pink and green

Favorite food: mmmmm, adobong manok sa gata (chicken adobo in coconut milk)

Song stuck in my head: The Old Witch Sleep and the Good Man Grace by The Amazing Devil. (In my head I am screaming this out very dramatically. I deserve an Oscar for acting normal actually.)

Last thing you googled: Sarah Snook Joel Fry Persuasion (yeah, that's the Persuasion adaptation we should've gotten in a better world but apparently it was cancelled because they didn't wanna compete with Netflix 😭😭😭)

Time: 4:15 AM

Dream trip: A tour of all the great gardens of the world

Last thing you read: currently rereading The Silmarillion

Last book you enjoyed reading: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (last month)

Last book you hated reading: Atonement by Ian McEwan. UGH.

Favorite thing to cook/bake: Sinigang (meat and vegetables in tamarind broth)

Favorite craft to do in your free time: pressed flower art, seashell and driftwood mobiles, futzing around on a free online photo editor and making TAD lyric postcard thingies

Most niche dislike: TV gardeners planting mature trees without removing the wire and burlap wrapping from around the root ball. WHY. WHYYYYY. JUST TAKE IT OFF GODDAMMIT HAVE MERCY ON THAT POOR TREE!!!

Opinion on circuses: the fictional one in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern was fantastic. The real one in Germany that features holographic animals seems cool. Also, acrobats are superhuman.

Do you have any sense of direction? NO. I have to check which one of my arms has a birthmark whenever I'm asked to tell left from right, if that gives you an idea.

Tell us about your D&D character: I don't have one. :( I don't know anyone irl who plays D&D. :( :( :(

Tag-list (you don't need to do this if you don't want it!): @spoonietimelordy @warlordess @trekkiepirate @hockles @arleney @wren-of-the-woods @ereborne @miriel-therindes @crescendoofstars @onetwothreemany

#sorry this is so late!#anyway here I am submitting to the mortifying ordeal of being known on the hellsite #idk what took me so long #tag games

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aurora-the-vvitch · 10 months

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Hello Journal!

I was told to journal my progress as I leave home to continue my witch’s training. I suppose it’s important for every witch’s growth.

A few things I suppose, my name is Aurora Penderghast. I’m a 16 year old witch-in-training. The first thing you’ll notice are my lavender eyes, a bloodline trait I inherited from my mother. Maybe even my easy smile or my star shaped birthmark. I wear flowy robes and dresses, along with my ever present pointed hat. You’ll never catch me without my sketch books either. Several of them filled with the many different local herbs or creatures.

You’ll also quickly notice my familiar, Merryweather. She’s the ghost of a cat I befriended one night several years ago. She never leaves my side but I love that about her. Our bond has grown so strong that we can communicate with each other.

I’m writing this from Gristhorpe, a quiet little village that I’ve lived in my entire life. I live with my mother, the village witch, and my father, the town’s baker. People say my mother, Celeste, is very intimidating but she’s very kind and warm when she’s with family.

Since I’ve decided to continue in the family tradition of witchcraft, mom has taught me all about the Olde Ways and has done all she can to prepare me for my solo journey. I’ve learned a lot from her and now it’s coming to be time for me to go on my own, far from her guiding hand.

Merryweather and I will be leaving on the next full moon, which is 2 days from now, to spend a year away. I hope to hone my magick into something truly special, but I also want to chill out and enjoy my being a teenager. When I dream about my new home, I wake up with lingering memories of dusty libraries hiding rare titles and charming pickpockets with cheeky smiles.

I guess that’s enough from me for now! I’ll check back tonight before bed

-Aurora♡

#koriko #koriko a magical year #solo ttrpg #journal #daily entry #entry 1 #about me

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indecentpause · 1 year

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Until Our Hearts Go Numb: Chapter Three

cw: suggestive

Instead of going home, Roxie takes you to a cheap motel out in the suburbs. She didn't tell you about this part. As you pull up, you ask, "Roxie, what's all this?"

"Just in case," she murmurs. She doesn't elaborate, but Tommy voices your thoughts for you.

"For Josselin and Meara's safety."

She nods and pulls out her phone, shooting off a quick text. She flips the screen to face you and you read,

The three of us are going out with some friends to a concert. Might be home late. If too late might go to a motel. Text you later to let you know for sure. xo

"You really thought of everything," you murmur. The left side of your mouth curls up into an awed smile. "Roxie, you're brilliant."

She pulls off her wig and the hairnet underneath and ruffles her hair back to normal, if a little messy. She takes out her contacts and pops them in her case and uses one of your wipes to clean off her fake birthmark, then unceremoniously slaps it onto your arm over the fake tattoo. You absently start to wipe it away.

"I'll check us in," she says.

You raise an eyebrow and open your mouth, but before you can get anything out, she smirks and says, "I wasn't about to let you be the only one with a fake ID."

She leaves the car and closes the door, and you and Tommy wait. You pull down the sun visor so you can see yourself in the mirror to clean off your face properly, and slowly, your face comes back, pale skin and freckles, and you run your hand through your hair to right it even though it's too thin to really lie flat.

You offer Tommy a clean one for his own face, and when he takes it, his hand slips and his fingers glance your wrist, nails scratching gently right against the pulse point. They pause, hovering.

"Are you okay?" he whispers.

You turn and lock eyes with him, and you chuckle breathlessly when you murmur back, "Yeah. Are you?"

He nods. His fingers are still on your wrist. Does he realize it?

Read chapter three on Ao3 here!

Or if you have a wattpad account, read the whole thing at once!

General taglist: @ohsugarfoot @abalonetea @only-book-lovers-left-alive @poore-choice-of-words @leadhelmetcosmonaut @jasperygrace @drippingmoon @athena-anna-rose @viskafrer @thelaughingstag @athenswrites @kaiusvnoir @magic-is-something-we-create

Let me know it you want to be added or removed! This is just my general taglist, so I can always tailor it without removing anyone from any other taglists!

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dr-scribbler · 1 year

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Nigazh- Ponniyin Selvan Fanfic

Revelation

After I told them everything Aditha Karikalan burst out laughing along with the other three. 'Do you think us as fools!' He shouted which caused me to move backward at that moment I saw a slight sadness in his eyes but I may have just illusioned.

'See I am not lying and I am not a spy actually I am far away from it. Let me prove you please' I asked him and I am not sure if that would ease the situation but he moved side and let me pass through.

'See this is the document/art I have done so far and the camera! we can picture with this, just like how you guys paint' I showed the Prince who is standing as I handled the artwork to him. He was about to take the book but his eyes traveled to my hands and crossed in confusion. He took my book from me and held my hand and traced the birthmark on my right which looks like a tiger.

'What's this?' He asked. 'That's my birthmark, I was born with it, it resembles a tiger, I have another one on my left but it is shaped like fish, see here' I showed him both of my birthmarks. Aditha Karikalan's grandpa stood up quickly and rushed to my side. Parthibendra Pallavan and Vandiyadevan looked at each other with confusion.

'Aditha it seems like Prophecy came true' His grandpa said and smiled a small smile but his eyes never left me and he still hadn't let go of my hand seeing my eyes travel to the hand he let go of it.

'Ah, what prophecy?' I asked in a small voice.

'Well, it's time for us to explain my Devi' Aditha Karikalan's grandpa said and started their explanation.

To be continued...............

To continue reading please check out the below URL!! And let me know if you want to see any other characters paring and OC.

Nigazh (Event that changes Present/Past/Future)

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moonydasaltychild · 2 years

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The end of the green ninja

Chapter 7 Transformation

Hearing that caused instant worry making everyone leave behind Harumi to follow Dareth taking them to Lloyd. He was heavily breathing with the addition of some pained groans upon placing a hand on his forehead it was burning up “This does not appear to be an ordinary fever.” Zane scanned him but could find no trace of a sickness in him but nobody wanted to come to the conclusion that started becoming clear. “Has Lloyd always have a birthmark on his hand?” Dareth asked pointed at a black patch of skin on the back of his hand that slowly got bigger in size and now no one can deny it anymore, the incantation was taking affect. A sharp pain shocked his body that it forced Lloyd awake letting out a scream in pain and started fidgeting to free himself of the restraints “There has to be a cure, something to stop or reverse this.” Misako looked over at Garmadon who was still trying to take in what was happening “I’m not sure, not many have attempted transformation.” He was trying to think of something and quick “I think I have an idea for a cure but it’s an outdated method that might not work.”

Lloyd looked down at the now black clawed hand using all his strength to break it quickly rushing to free his other hand “Hey!” Ronin ran to slam his wrists back onto the table ignoring his pained noises and everyone followed pursuit to keep him down but he was becoming stronger than them as the restraints on his ankles snapped before the others held onto there, they needed him still for Garmadon to do his work “He’s- getting harder to- hold back.” Morro huffed struggling to hold him down as the pain got worse for Lloyd arching his back in pain and was moving around a lot more aggressively until he shoved them away from him taking the chance to run out but not far as with the growing pain he fell and it was getting harder to breathe normally. The others ran out to get him “It’s getting worse!” Jay noticed something protruding on the green ninja’s head, Lloyd felt it making him scream louder once realizing it was horns he threw his head back hitting the unfortunate person behind him being Cole causing him to let go of his grip to put his hands on his head as some blood spilled out from the injury.

Harumi could hear all the yelling and screaming coming from outside needless to say she was confused on what was happening outside but took the opportunity to escape by moving around until the rope was loose enough from there she escaped through the back taking a quick peak at the scene seeing everyone on top of Lloyd as he kept trying to get them off him but the pain he was feeling made it hard after watching some of it she ran off. “I need to get away from them.” Lloyd thought to himself “If I stay any longer they might keep me imprisoned until they actually find a cure.” He tried making an energy ball and thankfully luck was on his side creating one to blast them off then ran off as fast as he could the other ninjas tried to go after him but the blast was strong that it weakened them. “It’s a quick change the book said. You’ll barley feel a thing it said. What a fucking lie.” Lloyd muttered to himself while running before stopping once he believed he got far enough he looked down at his hands then reached up to touch his horns it wasn’t long until another surge of pain arrived causing him to double over because of it, he opened his gi seeing the black patches grow faster than earlier then wrapped his arms around himself tears forming from how bad it was and he released one final loud pained scream before collapsing but not unconscious.

Lloyd laid there panting hoping that it was finally over “My body feels like it’s on fire not to mention it hurts to move too much.” He said in his mind then slowly sat up and checked himself over definitely noticing the new set of arms on him then the noise of bushes startled him Lloyd tried to get up but was still aching from the transformation and out came Harumi. “What do you want?” He hissed at her as she looked him over “You know. I’ve been too rough on you since this whole dilemma started and now seems like the perfect opportunity to fix that.” She smiled, Lloyd didn’t trust this raising a brow in suspicion and crossing his arms “Look. Since your father has gave up the throne it’s up for grabs and well your the only one left to take it. I can help you achieve whatever you want.” That peaked his interest. Lloyd got up and approached Harumi placing his hands on her shoulders looking at her dead in the eyes “What are we waiting for? The ninja will soon be on my trail. Take me to my throne.”

#ninjago #lloyd garmadon #cole brookstone #jay walker #kai smith #nya smith #lord garmadon #sensei wu #p.i.x.a.l #ninjago morro #ninjago misako #ninjago ronin #ninjago dareth #the end of the green ninja

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