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Thank you to @f-imaginings for commissioning me to draw such a fantastic scene from Knowing Me, Knowing You!! They gave me the thumbs up to do this one digitally, so I was able to go totally wild with it >:) I think my favorite part was doing the lighting on Fords face, and his hand over the amulet. I love cursed amulet Stanford. I may draw him again sometime.

Here's some context for this illustration: (SPOILERS FOR THE FIC KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU) This is based on chapter 54. It's a good standalone chapter if you ever wanna give it a read. It's the authors interpretation of the one "canon" Gravity falls AU, the one Ford calls "a better world" in journal 3. He thinks it's a better world, but it's Not. This iteration of Ford is using the amulet that would have belonged to Gideon, hence the white hair. And he's using Bill's body (in the tube) to power his research institute, which is a BIIIIIG secret he's determined to maintain. At any cost.

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Tagged by @lostgirlslikeus to share 5 strange facts about myself.

1. I've moved over 25 times in my life, and my parents were not in the military.

2. I once did a modeling gig specifically around hair when I was 13. My mom saw something about it in the paper, asked if my siblings and I wanted to do it, and we did. It was the one and only time I modeled.

3. I have one kidney; I gave the other to my twin sister back in 2001 on September 4th. I was recovering at my parents' house on September 11th when my dad woke me up to tell me about the plane hitting the first tower.

4. I don't have that thin membrane between my nostrils, so they are connected. My son, when he was a toddler, was bouncing in my lap, and he accidentally bounced backwards into my nose, and it's been gone ever since.

5. I never really wanted to be a writer. I didn't hate writing, but it just never called to me. Watching Bill and Frank on TLOU HBO sparked my desire to write. I was 41 years old when it came out.

That's all I got!

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Damn, I love LeVar Burton.

⛓️‍💥

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SIX NON SELFIE PICS ON YOUR CAMERA ROLL

Thank you, @jessthebaker, for the tag.

My doggo Sammy (Samus), who I love but also hate just a little because she loves to wake me up at 3 in the morning.

The state of my lawn currently. We are replacing our grass with clover and can't wait to see it covered in these lovely little green sprouts.

My amazing Pedro tarot cards, I purchased from @valevntine, wrapped so beautifully for transport.

A picture from my trip to Redacted City about a month ago, where I hung out with the wonderful @ameerawrites and @chronicallyonlinewriter. It was amazing getting to hang out with two people I care so much about, and yet have had almost all of my interactions with only online.

Honey I picked up last year in Boston, and just love the little jar it's kept in.

A graphic novel I am absolutely in love with, 'Ruined' written by Sarah Vaughn, Pencils and colors by Sarah Winifred Searle, and Inks by Niki Smith. It's set in the Regency era and tells the story of two lonely people marrying for expediency and money and finding themselves through each other.

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ten people you'd like to know better

thanks for the tag @femmefacetious

Last song: Vodka Cranberry by Conan Gray

Last book: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

Last movie: KPOP Demon Hunters

Last TV show: Started watching Station Eleven

Favorite color: Purple

Spicy, sweet, or savory: Sweet

Current obsession: The Martian (Working on a TLOU crossover)

Last search: "Best food to make in Eastward." I was about to fight the last bad guy in the video game, so I wanted to make the best food for the fight.

Looking forward to: Project Hail Mary. Andy Weir's books kinda have me in a stranglehold right now. Also, my Bill and Frank week is coming up in September. I have so many fun things to share for the week.

np tags, sorry if you've been tagged: @hypnotisedfireflies @ameerawrites @tloubraininfection @chronicallyonlinewriter @miranhas-art @illusioncanthurtme--art

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another two years gone (spent forever letting go)

Jackson Hole sat at the base of two mountain ranges, with long, winding rivers that ran around its perimeter. The rolling fields seemed to go on forever and ever, full of bright wildflowers and blooming butterweeds. It was breathtaking to stand on top of the hill and look down at their new home. 

It was the kind of shit people would paint pictures of. 

It sort of made her want to throw up. 

“Whadda’ ya say, kiddo? Ready to go home?” Joel asked. 

Home.

He made it sound so fucking simple. 

“Yep.” She forced a smile onto her face that she hoped looked believable. “Let’s go, old man.” 

OR: After Salt Lake City, Ellie and Joel return to Jackson and try to build a life. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of the past.

The Last Of Us | Ellie&Joel | WIP | Read on AO3

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A great story builder on Tess and her people, before Joel shows up.

The second interlude.

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No Context WIP Snip

For my ladies, I hope you're all happy. @march-flowerr @lauronk @ayeleye @jessthebaker @femmefacetious @hypnotisedfireflies

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You wanna kiss me so bad it makes you look stupid

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This is the blog for Bill/Frank Week 2025! Taking place September 1st-5th, 2025. This week is for more than just writers; artists can also join in. The more, the merrier.

The prompts are as follows.

Sep 1st: Firsts/Small gestures

Sep 2nd: Decisions

Sep 3rd: AU

Sep 4th: Injury/Sick day

Sep 5th: Misunderstanding/Guilt

I am very excited about this week, this pair means a lot to me. I started my foray into the fanfiction world because of Bill and Frank's story. I can't wait to see all the amazing stories and art that people decided to share for these two.

If you share your work here on Tumblr, please link @billfrankweek25 or tag Bill Frank Week 2025, and I will share it here.

If you're sharing your works on AO3, I have created a collection under the name Bill_Frank_Week_2025, so if you would like to, you can add them there.

Thanks again. I will be posting here with any updates I have, and I can't wait to see you all at the beginning of September.

The title banner of this blog was created by the wonderful @illusioncanthurtme--art, and the art used for the banner for Bill/Frank Week was created by the fantastic @miranhas-art.

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Beautifully haunting.

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I'll be sharing different pieces of Bill and Frank's art created over the last few years throughout the month. Please enjoy.

Created by the wonderful dkdraws on Instagram.

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Quick little smutty thing with feelings I wrote because I hit me while I was relaxing, and I wanted to explore Joel and Tess in Jackson, dealing with everyday things couples deal with as they age.

“Joel?” She starts softly, turning into him; he tenses when her hand falls lightly on his still-heaving chest, but doesn’t pull away.  He sighs deeply and lays his forearm over his eyes, his cock lying soft on his thigh, “Just ain’t happenin’ today. I’m sorry.” “Nothing to be sorry for.” “It’s just-” “I know.” She soothes, careful to keep her voice soft but not placating or pitying. “Fuckin’ hell, just my goddamn knee, then my back, and then my damn mind gettin’ in the way. Shit.”

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So good!

did something bad (why's it feel so good)

“Look at me,” Ellie said, watching as Joel took a deep breath and finally met her eyes. That voice in the back of her head that always warned her against danger or threats was screaming at her to fucking listen. “You’re... lying to me.” 

“El—” 

“Why are you fucking lying to me, Joel?” 

“I’m not—” 

“Stop!” Ellie screamed, stomping her foot. “Just stop.” 

OR: Ellie wakes up in a car after Salt Lake City, and Joel tells her the truth about the fireflies. 

The Last Of Us | Ellie&Joel | 7.5k | Read on AO3

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Oh, this one is so lovely and funny, and the Die Hard debate is truly a classic.

As always, I highly recommend you read this fic. It is one of my top 5 fav's of all time.

Like Real People Do - Chapter 25

Read on AO3

Fandom: The Last of Us

Pairing/Relationship: Maria Miller/Tommy Miller

Summary:

Maria Scott and Tommy Miller collide on one cold, winter afternoon and it changes everything (aka Maria and Tommy origin story).

Writing about snow and Christmas in August, in today’s heat is such a wild ride, but I'm rolling with it.

So guys, what's your favorite Christmas song?

The art in the header: TLOU HBO promotional poster, official HBO stills and a stock photo.