𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢.
mother’s daughter: muse a has had a pretty rough childhood. when her mother was a teen, she got pregnant early with muse a and was tormented relentlessly. it made her snap and attempt to kill the girls who were making fun of her. in the end, she was apprehended and put in a mental health facility to live out the rest of her days. fast forward 20+ years and muse b is the child of the ‘final girl’. everyone thought that the baby had not been born, but muse a is out there, terrorizing muse b and their friends because of what happened to her mother. she could be hiding in plain sight, being friends with the group (and has been for years) or is a stranger.
bury a friend: after a freak accident, muse a and muse b accidentally kill their mutual friend. whether or not it’s an actual accident is up to you. muse a goes completely numb, and muse b is picking up the pieces, trying to figure out how to get away from the guilt. muse a ends up having a taste for killing, and muse b is left trying to clean up their messes so they don’t get caught.
twisted teeth: muse a is part of a coven of prominent vampires, who don’t often associate with other beings… especially humans. however, muse a is a bit of a rebel and likes to blend in with humans as a bit of a game. but when they meet muse b, everything changes. there is a primal desire to bond in a way that muse a has never felt before. now muse a is trying to figure out how to come clean to muse b, all the while trying not to feed from them.
maneater: two cannibals who fall in love, but neither of them know that they eat people and their taste seems to be for each other. think of mr. and mrs. smith, but instead of having a hit on each other… they’re just cannibals.
writer in the dark: muse a is a wanderer, going from place to place and just living life with nothing holding them back. muse b is a beautiful recluse, potentially some sort of demon/witch, who lives in a cabin in the middle of the woods. muse a ends up stumbling upon this cabin, and ends up getting locked in there with muse b. there is no way out, so muse a begins to learn how to live with muse b and being their muse.
rhiannon: muse a is a historian studying the hauntings of an old ghost in a small town, and has moved into a cheap mansion on the hill. newcomers will be bewitched by the ghost’s song. muse b is the ghost in question, burned by a scorned lover so she wouldn’t say his secrets. the ghost was murdered in the mansion that muse a is living in, and only comes to life when a resident is there. muse a finds themselves bewitched by the song and voice of muse b, who has been materializing in front of them. except it seems that the two are falling in love in an unconventional way.
bring me to life: muse a and muse b were newly weds when muse a died suddenly. muse b did everything they could to save them, and was greeted by a demon after a last ditch effort to bring their love back to life. they do a ritual, and end up beginning muse a back to life… except something is wrong. muse a has some sort of bloodlust, and muse b has to figure out how to satiate it as they navigate living new life.
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Hey, everyone. Just want to give a heads up for anyone that didn't know or maybe forgot about it — If you live in the US, there will be a FEMA test conducted on October 4th at 2:20 pm ET.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). You can read the full press release that was posted in August on the official FEMA website here, but here is the basic breakdown for you:
The nationwide test is to ensure emergency systems, which aim to alert the public of national-level emergencies, are still working properly. If there is severe weather or another significant event which prevents them from broadcasting the alert, it will be rescheduled for October 11th.
What does this mean for you?
If you are sound-sensitive, this is your warning that your phone is going to emit a loud sound (as well as any televisions and radios) and the alert itself will last about thirty minutes. They don't clarify whether it is the notification itself or the sound as well, so to be on the safe side, just prepare to hear it for that long. Set yourself a reminder if you need to, and it is highly recommended that you remove headphones/earbuds during this test.
Unfortunately, because this is a national security test, you cannot opt out, and if you turn your phone off, the alert will still go off once you turn your phone back on.
For more information on what to expect, please see the linked article at the beginning and feel free to spread this to let others in the US know what to expect on October 4th!
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Carsonian's 2023 SteveTony Fics [Masterpost]
In 2023, I wrote a total of 244,222 words spread across 32 fics. That's uhh a lot.
Open the envelope below for a comprehensive fics recap.
[NO FICS IN JANUARY]
FEBRUARY
"No Return, No Return" | 18,231 words | T | 5 Feb
In many ways, Tony Stark has spent his whole life waiting to meet something real enough to test himself against. He hadn't planned on it being Steve Rogers.
(A re-imagining of Steve and Tony pre-/post-Avengers (2012) with a spotlight on their relationship.)
"Who's Gonna Love You, Baby?" | 1,814 words | M | 13 Feb
"It's Valentine's Day today." Steve says, hand fanning out in a stilted, explanatory gesture to a storefront decorated with bouquets of red and pink flowers. A glossy "Happy Valentine's Day" is sprawled in an elegant font across the window.
"...Yeah? Didn't you—" Tony looks Steve over, "Oh. You didn't know."
(Steve forgets about Valentine's Day. Tony reassures him that
there's still plenty of time to celebrate.)
"A Wish Your Heart Makes" | 2,041 words | M | 22 Feb
The absolute last thing Steve's expecting is Tony Stark, and so it's fairly in character for the man to be standing on the other side of the door.
"Hi." Tony looks impatient, greeting barely out before he's walking past Steve and into the apartment.
MARCH
"Fed Love From A Spoon" | 1,319 words | M | 4 Mar
Steve wakes up slowly.
(Or,
The accidental moments that move a relationship further, make its foundations stronger.)
"Since We've Been Together" | 1,788 words | T | 13 Mar
"Marry me." On his life, he couldn't tell how the words came out. Whether they were loving or demanding or whispered. He only knew that once they left his lips, the following breath came as easy as his first one right after receiving the serum.
(Steve proposes to Tony, right after a battle.)
"Never Let You See (Baby, What You Mean To Me)" | 12,881 words | M | 15 Mar
Steve Rogers' life was the kind of romantic comedy that most people would find themselves cringing out of watching after the first twenty minutes.
(A.K.A. the summer camp fic where Steve is a pining mess, Tony is an unrepentant brat, and there's a game of prison break to be won.)
"We Tell You, There's No Substitute!" | 2,911 words | T | 19 Mar
Steve pulled the door open.
"I didn't know where else to go." Tony said brokenly.
Steve promptly shut the door.
[NO FICS IN APRIL & MAY]
JUNE
“Ain’t It A Shame, Too Bad?” | 4,505 words | G | 8 Jun
On his twenty-fourth birthday, Tony was saved from drowning by a man he has yet to find. In other news, Tony’s fallen hard for the mute, scrawny blond that washed up on his kingdom’s shoreline two-and-a-half days ago. These two things can’t possibly be related, can they?
(Spoiler(s): They’re related.)
“One Final Surprise” | 1,588 words | G | 18 Jun
Tony accidentally calls Steve from the flip-phone after his wedding gets called off.
“Take Two: It Takes Two” | 1,234 words | G | 18 Jun
Steve and Tony navigate the ups and downs of their first date.
(Post-Endgame!AU)
“Forgive The Winters, Keep No Records” | 8,833 words | T | 18 Jun
Tony recovers from his twenty-three days in space. Guess who volunteers to help him through it?
“You Can Never Get Enough (Enough Of This Stuff)” | 3,554 words | G | 25 Jun
“No effing way.” Tony deadpans.
“Tony!” Steve wheels around, arms thrown out in splendiferous delight, “Hey, everybody, it’s Tony!”
(A.K.A. Steve gets drunk off Asgardian liquor and broadcasts his feelings towards Tony in the most ridiculous manner. This is incredibly confusing for Tony.)
JULY
“Sees You The Same As Before” | 2,886 words | T | 3 Jul
Tony’s been dating Steve for five months and thinks he’s got their relationship totally worked out when Steve starts bringing up random moments from their past. Tony has a very normal reaction to it.
For the prompt fill: things you said after we fell in love
“Such A Feelin’ That My Love (I Can’t Hide)” | 2,765 words | G | 5 Jul
Steve’s birthday wish is to go on a date with Tony. He has to win him over first.
For the prompt fill: AvAc Steve’s birthday
“Be Their Own Star Witness” | 9,017 words | M | 14 Jul
Leading up to their wedding, Steve and Tony make a pact not to start any arguments with each other.
This is a problem. Tony finds a unique solution, and Steve reaps the benefits.
For the prompt fill: things you said when you thought I was asleep.
“Transcendental Blues” | 1,177 words | G | 17 Jul
The best place to be after an argument with your partner is in the collapsed ruins of a building. Having said partner as your only company and being mortally wounded is an especial bonus.
For the prompt fill: trapped together while one of them is injured
AUGUST
“I Can See Clearly Now The Blindfold’s Gone” | 3,577 Words | M | 1 Aug
“Then, without further ado, I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations to the two of you for winning the all-expenses paid date.”
“What?” Steve straightens.
“Pass.” Tony says at the same moment.
(A.K.A. Modern, No Powers AU where Steve and Tony go on everyone’s favourite internet shitshow, “The Button”.)
For the prompt fill: blind date au
“Just Wanna Feel Your Touch (When It’s Cold)” | 1,339 words | M | 16 Aug
Steve’s got a press conference to deal with but he’s more worried about Tony’s cold hands.
Stony Bingo 2023 Round 2: “Rescue Me”
“'Cause It’s You and Me (and All of the People)” | 8,945 words | T | 19 Aug
Steve and Tony discover that they’re soulmates in their senior year of high school. As they wrestle with this realisation and try to build out a genuine relationship in the backdrop of high school nonsense and college admissions stress, they’re met with a ridiculous number of hurdles in the form of every friend in their circle recruiting them as “fake dates”.
(A.K.A. the high school soulmates AU where they keep getting pulled into fake dating schemes for other people, told in a chatlog / texting format)
Stony Bingo 2023 Round 2: “WTF”
“We Just Keep Going” | 1,829 words | M | 23 Aug
A coda to “Here I Am & Here You Are” where Steve and Tony go and visit the Chip 'n Dale duo in New Orleans.
(A.K.A. Established relationship, banter-y nonsense.)
“Must Admit I’m Out of Bright” | 2,606 words | T | 25 Aug
Steve’s got a handful of bullets in his abdomen and Stark’s looking at him all funny.
Stony Bingo 2023 Round 2: “Pain”
SEPTEMBER
“The Remarkable People Initiative & The Zugzwang Dilemma” | 64,297 words | E | 6 Apr-1 Sep
Steve Rogers and Tony Stark first met as promising candidates of The Remarkable People Initiative when they were children.
Twenty-four years later, Tony shows up at Steve’s doorstep.
(The Mysterious Benedict Society AU.)
OCTOBER
“Only Natural to Harden Up” | 33,575 | E | 19 Sep-5 Oct
As they’re settling into their new relationship, Steve opens up to Tony about a fantasy he’s long had of Tony in lingerie. This awakens some new insecurities in Tony, and he’s left weighing how to indulge Steve’s interest without ruining their hard-earned intimacy.
(Post-Endgame, Everyone-Lives-AU; established but developing relationship.)
“Stupid Mouth Shut” | 16,473 words | T | 13-29 Oct
Tony invites Steve out for a coffee, and during their conversation, Steve starts to suspect that Tony’s going to confess that he has feelings for him. This freaks Steve out, seeing as he’s never even thought of Tony in that way, and is now going to have to reject him, possibly ruining their friendship forever. But when Tony confesses that he’s got feelings for Thor, Steve’s surprised to find that instead of being relieved, he’s actually kind of… disappointed?
For the prompt fill: accidental love confession and jealous Steve Rogers
“In Love with a Strict Machine” | 12,809 words | M | 31 Oct
After an honourable discharge from the War, Steve is relocated to a suburban neighbourhood where he stands out as the only Monster around. Soon after, T0ny, a Cyborg he knew briefly during the War, moves in next door. Steve’s long carried a hidden flame for the man, and decides to take their paths reconnecting as a sign to finally make a move.
(A.K.A. the Halloween fic where Steve is Frankenstein’s monster, Tony is a cyborg, and they are pathologically drawn to each other.)
NOVEMBER
“Got So Much Honey, the Bees Envy Me” | 1,891 words | G | 4 Nov
Tony takes a hit in a battle, and comes out of his surgery a little confused. Thankfully, his husband, Steve, is there to talk him through it.
“Just About Starving Tonight” | 3,080 words | M | 14 Nov
Tony is just trying to get through an evening of courting and dancing when Steve, the new Alpha in town, approaches him for a dance. Tony tries to turn him down, thinking the Alpha’s mistaken him for an Omega, but is taken aback when Steve assures him that Tony’s exactly who we wants to dance with.
(A.K.A. a non-traditional A/B/O meet-cute.)
“The More Things Seem to Change” | 2,123 words | T | 16 Nov
The prince comes to their base in the twilight hours of the night, asking to talk to Steve. Bucky already knows where this is going to lead.
(A.K.A. Medieval-cyberpunk fusion AU where Tony is a prince, Steve is a gang leader, and they used to date.)
Stony Bingo 2023 Round 2: “Historical”
“The More They Stay the Same” | 1,088 words | G | 21 Nov
Bucky was meant to take Tony back to the station twenty-five minutes back.
(A.K.A. Medieval-cyberpunk fusion AU where Tony is a prince, Steve is a gang leader, and they’re dating.)
“Hyperballad” | 2,339 words | T | 29 Nov
Steve’s going through something. Tony tries to talk to him about it.
(A.K.A. Established relationship, Depressed!Steve Rogers, Recovering Alcoholic!Tony Stark, and a decent amount of emotional hurt/comfort)
DECEMBER
"I'm Jealous of Your Neck (It Gets to Hold Your Head)" | 5,789 words | E | 6 Dec
Steve's going through a rut fever. His vampire roommate, Tony, is very worried about him.
(A.K.A. "oh my God they were roommates" ft. werewolf!Steve and vampire!Tony.)
Stony Bingo 2023 Round 2: "KINK: Multiple Orgasms"
+ one more fic from the 2023 Captain America/Iron Man Holiday Exchange. Will reblog with the addition once reveals go public.
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I think what has always kept me staunchly on the side of “there is nothing supernatural in Petscop” is that anything that is actually supernatural is ultimately just a tool used to discuss abuse. Which is not to say that those supernatural elements cannot coexist as allegory and reality, but they don’t. There aren’t ghosts in Petscop. It’s not haunted. Or, well, it is haunted, but by the past. By its creator. By its players. By itself. Petscop is lines of code and a multiplayer system weaponized against defenseless children. The aspects of it that are hard to reconcile with reality are the metaphors for abuse—how do you use the reflection from a vase to traumatize a child? How does playing a melody on a piano fundamentally rewire somebody’s personality and psychology? These are the most fantastical aspects of Petscop, the moments where reality has to allow space to tell this story in whatever way this format can portray it. Were the children Marvin kidnapped playing Petscop at the school? Well, probably not. But that is the only lens we have into this world.
We first see Care NLM characteristically crying into her hands, but otherwise fine, and then Paul plucks the petals from a flower and suddenly Care NLM is blurry, scratched out, red. As though we’re seeing her through the reflection of the vase. The way Marvin sees her? Maybe. Paul is forced to retrace Marvin’s steps, after all. But, more importantly, we see Care the way Marvin left her. The way Care sees herself. The mirror in the bathroom is a nauseating green. Oftentimes children who have been sexually abused—as the “deflowering” scene and other moments in the series subtextually imply is happening—feel as though they’ve been dirtied, as though they’re “damaged goods.” The first thing we learn about Care NLM is that she believes, intrinsically and wholeheartedly, that “nobody will love her, not ever again.” Of course, being kidnapped and held hostage for six months, in horrific conditions, inside of an abandoned building, while your own father attempts to turn you into the memory of a girl who died long before you were ever born is, without a doubt, wildly traumatizing. But would it leave her believing that nobody would love her ever again? Those words specifically? We read them during the same section where Rainer talks about Marvin thinking about Care while he’s in the bath. The framing of this series has always been extremely intentional. And, when you’re clued into what you’re meant to be seeing, it is all extremely unsubtle.
The most supernatural event to take place in Petscop is the disappearance of Lina and the windmill. But even that feels like a fantastical allegory for the death of a young girl that Marvin blames himself for, and probably with good reason. What did you do?, Rainer asks, and it’s a good question. It’s worth noting that Marvin marries Lina’s sister. Out of guilt? Desperation? They were children when it all happened, but Marvin develops an obsession with Lina that lasts a lifetime, and that must have had a psychosexual angle to it—he married her sister, after all. For Marvin to believe that Lina was reborn in Care’s body. . . No child is safe within Marvin’s grasp. But Care was always particularly in danger.
It’s also worth noting that severe childhood sexual abuse is one of the most common reasons why a person might repress memories of their entire childhood, the way Paul seems to have so clearly done. Petscop isn’t a story about multiple timelines converging. The things that happen are all very linear. Hard to put together, especially since we don’t have all the answers and have to make quite a fair amount of educated conjecture, but still very linear. Rainer—with his survivor’s guilt, with his being too old to be in danger but too young to stop it all from happening—took the code for the video game he was making for his brother, and turned it into revenge against an abuser. It backfired, and Marvin began to use the game as another tool for abuse. By then, Rainer had killed himself, yet another plot in a graveyard.
When Paul tells Marvin his room, he starts spelling “da—” before being stopped. Nothing on screen moves for a painful several minutes. We don’t know what happened in that room. All we know is Marvin hurt Paul. And, looking at the previous ways in which Marvin hurt Care—hurt Paul—the silence and lack of movement in that scene, our inability to know what is happening in real life. . . It’s the most terrifying moment of the show. I’ve lost the thread a bit, but my point: Petscop is more based in reality than it originally seems, but it is first and foremost loyal to its medium, and it uses that medium to tell a story that is, at its thematic core, focused on the intersection between child sexual abuse and transness. When those two things click for you, the conclusion is inescapable. As it was for Paul.
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