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enchantingepics · 1 month

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Story Prompt 93

The exchange between them crackled with tension, each word a dagger aimed at the other's heart.

"You're a monster!" the accusation flew across the room, filled with venom and rage.

The accused didn't flinch, instead meeting their accuser's gaze head-on. "And what does that make you, then?" they shot back, their tone cool and collected.

The accusation hung in the air, heavy and unresolved. But beneath the anger, there was a flicker of something else—pain, perhaps, or maybe even regret.

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starwrighter · 11 months

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Dead serious prompt cuz I never do ship prompts.

Let's give it a shot!

Danny transfers to Damian's highschool, specifically he transfers into Damian's class. Damian's immediately smitten with him, head over heels love at first sight. Maybe Danny's done some animal rights protests and fundraisers with Sam? Maybe Danny just has good vibes.

Damian has no clue what to do with this feeling. He's emotionally constipated so Danny's first day ends with him getting a note in fancy lettering that reads

"Your eyes are like sapphires."

It's only one sentence (I can't write good poetry) But there's a beautiful Drawing of him below the writing. Danny smiles and puts this in his school binder. Damian sees this as an absolute win.

If we go with the Idea that Damian has the reputation of being cold and calculated it makes this prompt cuter.

Just Damian being a fully trained assassin and part-time vigilante but the moment Danny walks in he's googling

"How do you talk to cute boys?"

"What is a crush?"

" How to romance a guy as a guy?"

Just imagine being one of Damian's classmates, oh my God they must be so confused. The kid who usually talks like a dictionary and is as cold as block of ice is suddenly leaving romantic poetry in the transfer student's locker?!? He actively participates in class activities to talk with him? What kind of witchcraft is this??

Danny is doesn't know who his secret admirer is, but he kinda hopes it's Damian.

#deadserious #dc x dp #dpxdc #dp x dc prompt #Conflicted between having Damian pull the “get out of my school” first crush bit #or just having him be awkwardly romantic #This might be the only ship prompt I post

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apollos-boyfriend · 10 months

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the jaiden-roier-cellbit dynamic is so important to me because like. cellbit treats jaiden and roier's relationship with the same level of respect and importance that jaiden treats roier and cellbit's marriage. which may not seem like that big of a thing but like. platonic relationships are often seen as "lesser" than romantic ones, and that your romantic partner should come first before all other bonds in your life. and seeing cellbit treat jaiden and roier's bond and relationship with the same respect that jaiden treats his marriage. as an arospec person it genuinely makes me want to sob

#icarus speaks #THEY ARE THE BLUEPRINT!!!!!!!#THE MOMENT THE EVERYTHING #everything about them in general is so. like some of THE healthiest treatment of aspec relationships ive ever seen #the fact that roier is hypersexual but cellbit is aspec. and there is no conflict with this. sex does not define their relationship #the fact that Everyone acknowledges the importance of roier and jaiden's relationship #they're seen as partners just as much as any of the romantic egg pairings #just. wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh #personally i was struggling a bit with acknowledgement of being aroace. bc a Lot of my friends have been getting into relationships #and i Know that there is a possibility Of me being the lesser of the two options bc romance is so prioritized #but seeing these three gives me so much hope #i hope they know how important they are to the aroace/aroacespectrum community :((

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philtstone · 23 days

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ironically reflecting the stories' philosophical differences movie arwen & movie chani are both given onscreen agency that they did not have in the books by playing precisely inverse narrative roles that are yet equally integral to the externalization of plot and theme in their respective films in this essay i will

#listen to me listeeeeeeeen #i was already having revelations abt lotr and then dune happened. mashallah i love when romantic relationships are adapted to screen #with unparalleled narrative and thematic Genius #arwen takes the role of book aragorns certainty while chani takes the role of book pauls conflict. by the way #phil.txt #dune #lord of the rings #chani kynes #arwen undomiel #chani x paul #arwen x aragorn

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gendrie · 26 days

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lyanna gets written off as a more “feminine” version of arya when lyanna is genuinely MORE associated with “masculine” pursuits than arya lol lyanna seems to have had some skill with a sword and she was trained in jousting too. arya has neither. lyanna dressed in armor and rode in a tourney as a knight for all the realm to see to make a point. arya was forced to pretend to be a boy for survival.

everything we know suggests lyanna was quite an aggressive and defiant character. in some examples, explicitly more so than even arya (ie: bran’s weirwood vision where she beat benjen’s ass). not a damn thing implies she was secretly ladylike and everyones just ignoring it

#asoiaf nonsense #this is also why i think theres no way lyanna stayed in that tower willingly tho #i know thats controversh but lbr #arya wouldnt of stayed put and waited patiently just bc she was pregnant #and i think r/l had a mutual affection #that will play out more romantically than many want to admit #despite all the issues #but that doesnt mean there was no conflict b/w them #even ned says it: she wanted to come home

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woolying · 6 months

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Danganronpa WLWeek Day 2: Protag/Antag !!! feat. kirizono

I saw this post by @/ministarfruit and it rewired my brain forever thank you for your service

@danggirlronpa

#danganronpa #dr1 #trigger happy havoc #kyoko kirigiri #sayaka maizono #kirizono #danganwlweek2023 #i feel like i made sayaka look too evil in the first pic just ignore that #i promise its a romantic and loving class trial debate between two girls with opposing perspectives on life <3 #i hope the quotes i chose for the second pic come across the way i want them to #i wanted to show off their different mindsets and why it would lead to conflict between them #but i am not good at coming up with dialogue #so i just picked ones from their wikis i thought kinda worked and called it a day haha #my art

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paintingformike · 1 year

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can we stop pretending the writers didnt know the implications of portraying the depth of will’s feelings for mike in the same season as mike struggling to tell el he loves her...like they arent that dense they knew what they were doing when they made these two plot points coincide 😭

#its been said a million times but i just feel like people dont realize how damning this fact actually is #cause couldve given mleven ANY OTHER CONFLICT #like why are they just now choosing to write a plot that makes mike’s “romantic feelings” for el debatable #while theres a second love interest looming right behind him 🤷‍♀️#byler

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headcanonsandmore · 5 months

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Thirteen, sat by The Edge in the Doctor's psyche: Oh, so I can't have the happily-ever-after with Yaz but when spikey hair wants to get over their trauma-

#doctor who #the giggle #i have... conflicting feelings about this and no mistake #thirteenth doctor #yasmin khan #yaz #also what was with yaz not getting mentioned alongside the other romantic interests?

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polyquestria · 1 month

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A Twilight x Discord ship art but in a divorced kind of way? (Cause that's how i ship them)

This is the first thing I thought of

#twilight sparkle #discord #discord mlp #twilight x discord #twicord #cadence #princess cadence #my little pony #my little pony friendship is magic #mlp #mlp:fim #romantic relationships #????#former romantic relationships #???i really dont know what to tag this as #cadence: the princess of love and the princess of falling out of love #is it a conflict of interest for your sister in law to be your divorce lawyer? yeah right?

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babybells123 · 2 days

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Posted about how I don’t care for/want a Jon/d*ny romance on r/asoiaf - and now I’m getting cooked for trying to be “unique” because they’re actuallyyyy the fated soulmates lovers of the series that are HEAVILY foreshadowed bc blue rose wolf howl shadowy lover and every reply that’s agreeing with me is getting downvoted to HELL.

It also just got me thinking about how people will bend over backwards about the obvious foreshadowing evidence for romantic j*nerys because ‘Martin is smart like that and places clues everywhere, nothing is a coincidence’ only to dismiss anything and everything about Jonsa because it’s a delusional crackship and everyone is reaching and everything is a coincidence and George isn’t truly thinking of any of their parallels and foreshadowings and their narrative relevance etc ….. and when Jonnel and Sansa Stark are brought up , it’s to ‘prove’ that Jon / D*ny will marry because it means the Starks are okay with uncle/niece marriage.

I hate it here so bad.

#god forbid I state I DONT want the most predictable fantasy love story of all time #because I don’t think Jon is going to come back all fire and blood iron throne dragons #but instead have his connection incited even more to the north and his family #basically placing his desires over his duty #like I don’t deny that they’ll cross paths #but there’ll be so much conflict between them #just observing the hundreds of replies I got #they’re so intent on clinging to this evidence for their ship but will dismiss any and all other evidence for other ships as pure delusion #the blue rose bit is weak….I don’t view it as romantic at all #jonsa #jon x sansa #anti sansa antis #anti jonerys

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plvuii · 11 months

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I'm so excited you started writing! I can't believe how amazing all your writings have been so far!

Could I ask for Muichiro getting jealous when he sees the reader getting a letter from another Hashira? It could be whoever, but I also really love Obanai so maybe him hehehe.

Please do not rush or burn yourself out ok! Take breaks when you need them!

A Green-Eyed Hashira: Muichiro Tokito. Muichiro confronts his inner turmoil of jealousy, mustering the courage to express a drop of his true feelings as he watches you receive a letter from the snakey Obanai.

The morning sun bathed the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters in a warm glow, casting a serene ambiance over the bustling courtyard. As you made your way through the familiar paths, a small smile played on your lips. Today, you were expecting a letter from Obanai, a fellow Hashira whose stoic demeanor had intrigued you from the moment you joined the Corps.

Unbeknownst to you, Muichiro had caught a glimpse of the letter as you received it, his keen eyes not missing the familiar handwriting. A pang of jealousy struck his heart, an unfamiliar and unsettling sensation. He had never experienced such emotions before, but the sight of you receiving a letter from another Hashira stirred something deep within him.

As you opened the letter, a soft blush dusted your cheeks, your eyes scanning the words with a mix of curiosity and anticipation. Muichiro couldn't help but steal glances at your reaction from a distance, his gaze clouded with a mixture of worry and jealousy.

Unable to bear the unease any longer, Muichiro approached you, his usual calm demeanor slightly faltering. "___," he called out, his voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty.

You turned towards him, the letter still clutched in your hand. "Oh, Muichiro! Good morning," you greeted him with a warm smile. "Did you need something?"

Muichiro hesitated for a moment, his gaze flickering to the letter before meeting your eyes. "I couldn't help but notice that you received a letter from Obanai," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper.

A flicker of surprise crossed your face, followed by understanding. "Oh, this?" you said, holding up the letter. "It's just a friendly correspondence. Obanai and I have been exchanging letters about our experiences as Hashiras."

Muichiro's tense expression softened slightly, his jealousy giving way to a mix of relief and curiosity. "I see... So, it's nothing more than that?"

You shook your head, a reassuring smile playing on your lips. "No, Muichiro. I value our friendship, and I value you. The letters are simply a way for us to share knowledge and support each other as comrades."

Muichiro's shoulders relaxed, a weight lifting off his chest. "I'm glad to hear that," he admitted, his voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability. "I… was worried that I might lose you to someone like Obanai."

You stepped closer to him, your hand reaching out to gently touch his arm. "Muichiro, you mean a lot to me. Our bond goes beyond letters or friendships with other Hashiras. You're special to me, and no one else can replace that."

A soft blush crept onto Muichiro's cheeks, his gaze meeting yours with a mix of gratitude and affection. "Thank you, ___," he murmured, his voice filled with sincerity. "I care about you too—more than I can express."

At that moment, the tension between you dissolved, replaced by a shared understanding and a newfound closeness. Muichiro's jealousy had brought forth his true feelings, and you were grateful for the opportunity to reassure him and strengthen your connection.

With a gentle smile, you reached out and took his hand, intertwining your fingers.

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cosmics-beings · 20 days

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I think what’s most appealing to me about dratchet is that ratchet is portrayed as a character who is always there to help others, form close relationships with people, be the ‘best friend’ or in even some cases the third wheel, but he is never picked. He is never the once chased after, for all he does to help and care for people. He is expected to give, and give - as he is a doctor, but even then, he is emotionally expected to do that.

Ratchet is the only time where ratchet is picked. Drift is appreciative of everything ratchet has done to help him, but he also sees Ratchet past being a doctor. While everyone else sets up boundaries with ratchet and keeps him in a specific place, Drift doesn’t. Drift breaks the all to familiar narrative of Ratchet only existing to help others, and eventually in a way be left on his own at the end of things.

Ratchet helps Drift, and rather than part ways or remain close friends, Drift breaks the mold and takes Ratchet with him and eventually, makes Ratchet his conjunx. Ratchet hasn’t ever been shown that type of love, appreciation or passion from someone. He is just expected to give and never receive anything in return. Except when it’s with Drift. he isn’t an outsider or a passerbyer in Drift’s life as Drift himself heals, grows and finds his own identity and self outside of the Lost Light. No, Drift makes sure Ratchet is apart of that.

#this is why i love idw so much #i'm reatching transformers prime #and while i like ratchet and optimus's relationship #i really prefer idw more #because it's so nice to see ratchet being in a romantic relationship i guess #with someone who really loves him and someone who sees him past a close friend #and it's not even just his relationship with optimus #in tfp #rathcet kinda patches everyone up and a lot of his inner conflict and turmoil etc #is just not addressed #and he doesn't really have a person he can lean on because you know #he is always the doctor #he is always having to put everyone above him #and that is the relationship he is comfortable with and that's the relationship everyone is comfortable with #but in idw #it' sjust different #he was with his husband the whole time on the lost light before he even knew it #dratchet #ratchet #ratchet transformers #drift transformers

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commsroom · 2 months

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thinking about my friend @whats-a-terrarium's post about eiffel wanting to go out on a star wars reference (i.e. that he was going to say "i love you" to hera, expecting her to complete the reference with "i know.") and i fully believe that's true. i don't think he would say it so directly unless it was as a reference. (and i do still believe the framing of the scene itself is a meta reference, knowing that the writers were big fans of the new doctor who and the way it evokes "if it's my last chance to say it, rose tyler, i-") but, that said, it also gives me an opportunity to talk about something i usually don't.

eiffel's sacrifice in the finale is selfish. it's his autonomy, and his choice, and hera respects that, but she's the one who has to pull the trigger and wipe his mind, and he knows this, knowing all of her personal baggage about identity and memory. to then, if you accept this, follow that up with a confession-that's-also-a-reference, expecting her to complete it in someone else's words, regardless of the sincerity... that's also selfish, and that's why it resonates as characterization. i believe it's true because of what that signifies.

this is one of the main reasons i've always felt eiffel has to get his memory back - because that's a set-up, not a resolution. he's not cured of being doug eiffel, of his desire to escape himself, of his impulse to self-destruct, of his need to filter the things he can't say through the familiarity of narrative. the point of giving eiffel his memory back, to me, is that he is always himself, that self-improvement is a constant project with no reset button. eiffel has always had a problem with selective memory, and with using it to evade difficult conversations and responsibilities.

people often point out that eiffel seems more soft-spoken after losing his memory, but everything else aside: he literally runs everything in his brain through the filter of pop culture. imagine suddenly not having access to your primary method of communication. the language is there, but the context is not. the circumstances surrounding eiffel's memory loss will weigh on hera, and i think - in an inverted sort of way to constructive criticism - part of working through that is in eiffel learning how to communicate without that emotional crutch. he can get it back once he's done.

#i already said some of this to you saph but i want to say it here too.#i do think there's a sincerely nice part of it re: hera understanding what eiffel means in parallel to how she imagines him saying #'use the force luke' in memoria. and that is an understanding of him she finds encouraging. but i think there's a balance.#like he tries but he's kinda known for speaking more than he listens and i think there's. an interesting conflict to work through here.#in a similar way to how i feel like hera never actually calling him doug to his face. just in her mind. is a strong set up for #romantic intent. it's about breaking down barriers. personal or otherwise enforced. finding what's vulnerable at the core of a person #when all of those defenses fail.

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kierstenevan · 9 months

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Look I’m just gonna say this once: Season 2 WAS “quiet, gentle, and romantic”. Were the last 15 minutes heartbreaking and devastating? Yes. Obviously. But that doesn’t negate the previous 5.5 episodes that *were quiet, gentle, and romantic*.

You cannot tell me that the look on Aziraphale’s face in every damn scene, and Crowley getting all happy to make Maggie and Nina fall in love, and Aziraphale taking every opportunity to touch Crowley, and the Bentley turning yellow, and Crowley’s face when Nina asked if Aziraphale was his “bit on the side”, and the dance, and “what’s the past tense of smite? Smitten, I believe”, and the Pride & Prejudice of it all were anything but “quiet, gentle, and romantic”.

#it’s okay to feel conflicting emotions #the sadness doesn’t erase the sweetness that came before it #quiet gentle and romantic #good omens #Aziraphale #Crowley #ineffable husbands

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secondhandsorrows · 3 months

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Some Vital Scenes to Include in a Romantic Subplot, Pt. 2

Back at it again with part two of some scenes to consider adding for a romance subplot. Before we get into it, just a brief reminder that everyone’s story is different. Take that as you will. I find these helpful for planning and keeping a solid foundation for a compelling romance. There's probably a lot more I'm missing out. Some of these tips, I'm thinking, could even be helpful for writing a platonic friendship, in cases like making mistakes or helping each other through tough times.

If there's anything you would like add or share about this process or some of the things that have helped you, let me know! ~

- Moments of intimacy:

This is rather similar to our last point about flirting, but what I’m trying to get across here is the things that are not said. The unspoken. The unmentionables, if we wanna go there. But I’m getting ahead of myself… this is the kind of scene that can be built up gradually as the romance between your characters grows and deepens. Moments of intimacy in a romance subplot involve deeper and more meaningful interactions between the characters, showcasing their emotional closeness. They include physical closeness, such as hugs, touches, or moments of shared proximity.

It doesn’t have to be all touchy-feely, either. These scenes also might include gazing at the stars, a shared adventure, a sudden desire to reach out but chickening out at the last second, or a quiet moment of understanding during a tough situation. These gestures can convey a sense of comfort or safety. Intimate moments can also build anticipation and tension in the narrative, where readers may eagerly await these little, momentous moments as they read and become more invested in their relationship.

- Helping each other out:

Nothing get me more invested in a romance than those moments where the characters offer support, assistance, or guidance to each other, thus reinforcing their bond and showcasing the strength of their connection. Also, while helping each other, the characters can also encourage independence and growth in each other. They can encourage each other’s goals and aspirations, allowing each other to maintain their own unique identity within the relationship.

The characters could also perform acts of kindness, be it big or small — showing to the other character how much they care without explicitly stating it. There’s an element of vulnerability that can be explored here, in which the characters share experiences and insights good and bad — offering each other solace during hard times and joy during the best of times.

Some examples!

- Character A solving a problem in a way that only they would know or character B wouldn’t have thought of in the first place.

- Character B being understanding and listening without judgement to A’s opening up and venting.

- Character A offering support and clear-headed advice to B, who tends to get irrational. On the other hand, B standing up for A and protecting them from harm.

- Character B teaching a new, valuable skill to A, thus providing great opportunity for them to get closer and connect.

- Mistakes or misunderstandings:

Like many others, I’m not a big fan of miscommunication in romantic arcs … unless they’re resolved quickly (because they tend to be predictable, sometimes, or just frustrating when there's every opportunity for them to reconcile but they're ignoring it because drama).

Ahem. But, characters should be allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. It’s realistic, because who hasn’t made a mistake at least once in their life? Not every budding relationship is ever perfect. It’s rewarding to see characters learn from their errors and work towards a mutual understanding or reconciliation. This helps to show their emotional maturity and resilience, especially if its gradual or important for their character arc.

Narrative elements that introduce complications (often arising from bad impressions, flaws, insecurities, awkward moments, mistakes, or even just being at the wrong place at the wrong time) can add tension to the relationship while providing space for growth. When used right, this can add deeper strength to your characters’ bond as they eventually overcome the bumps along the road of romance. It’s always interesting to see how characters might react in certain situations, for better or for worse. This is also a great point as to force your characters to confront their true feelings and be able to recognize them or communicate them better.

- Declaration of feelings:

Finally! The moment we’ve all been waiting for! This is the special moment where one or both characters express their romantic feelings for each other, marking a significant turning point in the subplot that often dictates how the story would then play then on out. Think about how you want your “declaration” scene to play out and what emotions you want to invoke. Is it elation? Anguish? Confusion? Excitement? Sadness? I mean, not every declaration scene has to be perfect. It all depends on the story you’re wanting to tell, how focused you want your romantic subplot to be, and what your characters are like.

Also consider how your characters are feeling in that moment and what brought them there. Have your characters been waiting for this moment for a long time now? Is it risky? Easy for them to declare their feelings out loud? Could it also be just not the right moment, so hopefully later their love will be fully understood and reciprocated? Just some helpful things to consider.

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andi-o-geyser · 1 year

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hey, sorry um. bad news i called the Kansas Regulatory Board on your boyfriend. yeah, the one who started dating you and is now taking you on a trip to Paris after spending over a year with you for individual treatment and then couples counselling with your ex-husband. i'm then going to personally throw a football at his head for being such a piece of shit therapist. sorry.

#can you tell i have beef with this man #everything about his choices are so wrong on so many levels and his license for practice should be fucking GONE #like if i had 15 hours i could not even BEGIN to tell you all the ways he's being unethical and failing at his job #dr jacob come fight me in a denny's parking lot i fucking DARE you #i see your “ill take my gf on a romantic trip to paris while i leave her son with his father who's trust i have completely betrayed”#and i raise you “meet me on pont neuf at sunset so we can duel to death you curdled cup of milk of a man”#you don't DESERVE to eat crepes in paris #FUCK YOU #hhhhhnnnnng this fictional character has got me in such a rage you don't even understand #it is so hard to live laugh love in these dr jacob conflict episode economies smh #i wish ted a very nice kill him pls :)#ted lasso #ted lasso spoilers #ted lasso season 3 #andis thought geyser

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