#Spellbound [Demo]

[golddustwomanwins]

SIN

Pastor Art Donaldson x reader

18+

You were a devoted member of his church. He’d see you every Sunday without exception and even during the weekdays if your schedule allowed it. Always sitting in the first row, sweet sundress brushing your shining thighs, cross dangling from your neck. The necklace was too long for him to see the pendant, dipping inside your cleavage and mocking him every time he glanced over during his sermon.

Your lips always had a glossy residue, cheeks flushed as soft mumbles passed your lips. Art always shifted in his seat when you got to your knees, images he should’ve been burned for flashing in his mind.

It wasn’t your fault—he thought—it was entirely him. He was the one imagining you on your knees before him, your lips glossy with something else than your lip gloss. He’d punished himself multiple times for his thoughts, prayed until his knees bruised and lips chapped. He’d scrub his skin in the shower until it turned red and raw, punishing himself for his sinful thoughts.

Art tried to ban you off his mind, but every time it felt like he was finally free from you and your spellbound figure, there you were again, sitting in the first row. On your knees.

This time it was worse. The town hosted a little summer fair, stands filled with various people, selling fruits, little trinkets and what not.

He walked along, greeting a few of his church members. People were drawn to him like he was the sun, all problems dissipating in his presence. It was unusual to see him this casual, only dressed in jeans and a shirt that stretched over his broad shoulders. His eyes found you not a moment later, resting at one of the stands, grinning up at a boy your age.

Right, another reason in the growing list on why Art was doomed for hell. You had a boyfriend. He’d occasionally join you at mass, wandering hands trying to slip beneath your skirt but you’d always push his hands away.

You were grinning up at him at that moment, one hand on his chest, the other holding a cone of ice cream. The white ice melted along the cone, sticking to your fingers as you quickly hurried to catch the melted drops with your tongue. Holy fuck. Art was doomed.

You turned as if on instinct, tongue darting out and coating with white as your eyes met Art’s. They lit up not a moment later, waving at him before you made your way over.

“Father, enjoying the sunny day?” You asked with a soft smile. Your boyfriend was trailing behind you, greeting politely but uninterested, his wandering gaze catching girls walking past in short skirts and low cut tops.

“As much as I can,” Art told you. Your boyfriend saw his friends waving at him and he parted with a quick kiss to your lips before darting off. Art’s eyes followed him before darting back to you.

“He’s gonna come back eventually,” you said with a soft smile, noticing the small frown on Art’s face. “He really is a good guy.”

Art doubted it but who was he to tell you what to do? As of right now he didn’t even feel entitled to give you spiritual advice. He wasn’t any better, a man double your age and lusting after you like a goddamn teenager.

“I didn’t say anything,” Art pushed his hands into his jean pockets and you smiled cheekily up at him.

“No you didn’t,” you said. “But you’re always like an open book, Father. There is no mistaking the disdain on your face.”

Art’s jaw hardened at that. Was he an open book? Did you notice the sinful glances he kept throwing your way? The way his fingers clenched into tight fists every time your boyfriend would suck on your neck. The way his slacks grew quietly uncomfortable every time he saw you on your knees.

“I am the last person to give you relationship advice,” he murmured as you walked past the vendors, arms occasionally brushing and sending a shiver down his spine.

“I think you’re the best person to give relationship advice. Aren’t you supposed to know right from wrong?” The ice cream was now dripping down your wrist without you noticing, but Art’s eyes kept bouncing back between the white cream dripping down your skin and your eyes.

“Not in the slightest. I trust God to lead you on the right path,” away from your cheating piece of shit boyfriend. You smiled at Art a little dazedly.

What Art didn’t know was that you worshipped him. Your loyal attendance to mass was thanks to him, your faithful devotion was because of him. He always made you feel as if everything was going to be all right. If Art told you the sky was red you’d believe him.

Your eyes clashed for a moment and instead of a fleeting glance you got stuck on his. The little speck of brown in his pale blue eyes like a shadow. Like a blight spreading and poisoning his mind. You both snapped out of your staring when the ball of your ice cream finally gave up and splattered onto the ground. You watched it sadly, your whole hand full of the sticky goo.

“Oh no,” you tried to lap it up with your tongue and Art swore he’d gone to heaven. Or hell.

“Here let me,” anything to make you stop from licking white stuff off your skin. He produced a handkerchief, wet it with his tongue and started to clean up your skin. You stared up at him with wide eyes, a feeling growing in your stomach. It usually went away when you focused on your prayers but right now you didn’t want it to go away.

Cheeks flushed and breathless, your hand was clean now and Art pocketed the handkerchief. He didn’t meet your eyes again, only leaving with a short, “I will see you in mass.”

-

The next time, he did see you in mass but he could tell you were distracted. He watched you on your knees eyes closed, silent tears running over your face and dripping down your chin. It was after that he called out to you. You approached him with a soft smile as the other members clattered out of church. The stained glass windows threw a soft red glow across your skin as you stopped in front of Art.

“Hello, Father,” you said. The tears were long dry but there was a melancholic twist to your smile.

“Are you feeling quite all right?” Art asked you, almost wanting to reach out and pull you into his arms.

“Yes.”

He tipped his face slightly, almost like he was scolding you. He visibly watched your shoulders slump in on themselves and as you looked up at him your eyes were filled with tears again. Without further hesitation, he took your hand and pulled you into one of the confessionals. You shared one booth and he sat down, pulling you into his lap. Not even noticing what he was doing, you sobbed quietly in his arms, his hand softly stroking through your long hair.

It took you a long time until you were able to properly breathe again, soft soothing words tumbling past his lips. You looked up at him once you calmed down enough, your lashes wet like dew drops were clinging to them.

“Do you think people can be unlovable?” You asked quietly, your eyes hanging onto his lips. Art frowned slightly, his hand cupping the back of your head. when he saw the look in your eyes, the desperation burying into the soft lines of your face, he knew what had you asking this question.

“No person is unlovable,” he said. “God loves us all.”

You almost wanted to huff at his words. You should’ve expected them.

“Maybe God’s love isn’t enough,” you whispered, training your eyes on his hand that had somehow ended up on your thigh. You knew it was a reproachful thing to say. You shouldn’t want anything more than God. He was sufficient in every way. Still you were only human and bound to want, want, want.

Art ran his thumb over your cheek and you looked up surprised at him. His eyes had changed, pupils blown slightly wide.

“It should be enough,” he whispered, his eyes trained on your lips and when you tilted your cheek into his hand a soft puff left his lips. This was wrong. You should stand up and go back home.

“It’s not,” you said and he echoed your words, “it’s not.”

He didn’t come on to you like a storm all dark and brooding. Art was like he always was, an controlled, calmed guidance. His lips softly captured yours, fingers tilting your chin the way he liked. You shivered slightly at the forbidden touch, thighs rubbing against each other. Your eyes opened and widened in shock when you realized the wetness staining your panties.

Art caught the realization on your face, a small twitch in the corner of his mouth.

“You want me to make you feel better?” He asked, softly stroking your cheek. You leaned into the touch, nodding shyly with tear stained cheeks. Art loved the way the mascara had spread beneath your eyes, looking almost fucked, even though you’ve only been crying.

“Spread those legs for me then, pretty girl,” he murmured, lips trailing wet kisses along your throat. One hand wandered to your covered breast, stroking softly, the other slipping between your thighs. You had one of the sundresses on again and Art felt himself grow hard as he gently nudged the fabric aside.

“You know I can treat you better than him,” he murmured and you nodded, moaning softly when he rubbed your clit over your panties. You arched into his touch, head almost bumping into the wooden wall. He pulled the cleavage of your dress down, groaning when he realized you weren’t wearing a bra.

Your eyes met his. “No bra to church, baby?”

You flushed crimson. “It makes me itchy.” Art didn’t even listen, hot mouth capturing your nipple with vigor. You kept rolling your hips desperately, trying to reach for more friction. Art realeased your tit and laughed haughtily.

“So eager, huh?” He asked. “Want me to add a finger?”

You hesitated at his question and he quickly caught the worry in your eyes. “We’ll just add the tip, huh. You’ll stay pure. I wouldn’t want to doom my most loyal member.”

While he said those words, his fingers already slipped past your cotton panties, gliding through your wetness. Art shivered, his whole figure curving in on himself as he pressed his forehead against your chest. “Jesus,” he murmured and you stiffened at his words.

“‘S all right, sweetheart.” Art pressed a gentle kiss against your lips. “You’re not doing anything bad, yeah? I’m just making you feel better.” You nodded again, leaning forward to kiss him. Your tongues met wetly and his middle finger slowly slid into you. Art didn’t dare go any further than his knuckle, he meant what he said, no matter how blasphemous it was.

He continuously pushed just the tip of his finger inside you, groaning at the tightness. He had to be the first one to do this. Your hips were pushing back on him, almost making his whole finger slip inside but he always pulled back.

“Art,” you moaned desperate a strange sensation building inside you. Art could feel his pre cum pool in his boxers, his hips slightly humping upwards against you.

“Don’t worry, I got you,” his thumb flicked your clit, hot mouth trailing sloppy kisses along your skin. It didn’t take long for your movements to become frantic, the wooden bench creaking beneath Art, the incense clogging your senses, hot breaths filling the silence of the church.

“Father I—“ before you could finish your sentence, Art groaned, his whole finger ramming inside you as you called him Father. With a soft groan he came in his slacks and you right with him. His whole finger pumped inside you frantically, riding out your waves until you were overstimulated. Your thighs clenched shut on his hand and he gently pulled out, adjusting your panties. His hand stayed on your thigh for a moment, his lips meeting yours again.

Art helped you back to your shaking legs after a while, his lips pressing against your forehead before he sent you along. “I’ll see you at mass.”

He turned dismissively, head hanging low. You stumbled past the benches only turning one last time to see him standing at the altar, head hung low, right in front of the wooden crucifix with him bared against it. Sunrise broke through the colored glass, right past Art, who was only swallowed by the shadows.

Once you hit outside, a soft breeze kissed you, arms wrapping around you from behind. You turned surprised, your lips turning into a smile when your boyfriend pullled you in for a kiss. “And do we have him?” He asked with a devilish smile.

Your lips twitched before you gave him a small nod. “He didn’t even realize. Probably thinks I’m still a virgin.”

You both chuckle, walking home hand in hand. When your boyfriend pounds into you that night, you call him father, imagining it was Art hovering above you, his cock ramming inside you. Crucifix necklace dangling from his neck.

[mclennonhater]

can we please talk about The Long and Winding Road cuz oh my god

Okay first of all, Paul was found writing it late one night (possibly at 3am? September 19th, 1968) by Alistar Taylor at Apple. Here's the quote below, but TLDR: Taylor found the song beautiful and said his wife would love it, which prompted Paul to give the recording to Taylor and cut up the only remaining tape right in front of him. So only Alistor Taylor and his wife have the demo. Or whatever.

Exerpt from Hello Goodbye: The Story Of 'Mr. Fixit' by George Gunby from "The Long and Winding Road History" (where I'm getting all this information btw, its a great site)

"The finest example of Paul's songwriting turned out just as Alistair [Taylor] had hoped. It was the end of a particularly difficult week at [EMI Studios] and Apple during which he had been working twenty-hour days. He was feeling the effects of being, virtually, Paul's personal assistant and keeping an eye on things at the office. He was very, very tired and looking forward to spending Saturday and Sunday at home with [his wife] Lesley [Taylor]. As the Friday night session wound down he went in search of Paul to say goodnight. John, George and Ringo had no idea where McCartney was and when he could not be found in the canteen or any of the offices Alistair [Taylor] pretty much gave up. As he passed the cavernous Studio One he noticed a faint light. Stepping quietly inside, he stood in the shadows and listened as the figure hunched over the grand piano picked out a melody and began adding lyrics. The voice was unmistakably McCartney's. Alistair [Taylor] listened intently as the tune developed. More lyrics were added. 'This is sensational,' Alistair [Taylor] thought. Spellbound, he walked over to the piano when Paul stopped playing. 'That is a beautiful, beautiful melody and fabulous words,' he said. 'Lesley [Taylor] would love that.' Paul smiled. 'It's just an idea at this stage,' he said. 'For “just an idea” it's sensational.' Paul looked up to the control room. 'Have you got any tape left?' he asked the engineer who nodded. 'Roll it, please,' McCartney said. Alistair [Taylor] stood by the piano as Paul ran through the song again. Although not the finished article, the fundamental outline and character were clear and distinct. It was, Alistair [Taylor] felt, destined to be a classic. When the song ended he applauded quietly. Paul looked up from the keyboard. 'Glad you like it,' he said. 'Now go home. You look shattered.' Monday morning came round far too quickly for Alistair [Taylor]. He was in the office early and had cleared most things by the time Paul appeared in mid afternoon. He sat down and asked how Lesley [Taylor] was. 'Fine,' Alistair [Taylor] replied. 'Did you tell her about the song?' 'No. I couldn't do it justice.' 'Well you can now,' McCartney said with a broad grin. From inside his coat he pulled out an acetate record and placed it on the desk in front of Alistair [Taylor]. 'That's the recording from Friday...It's for Lesley [Taylor].' 'You shouldn't have. Thank you very much.' 'Give me your waste bin and a pair of scissors,' Paul said. As Alistair [Taylor] handed them to him, McCartney pulled a spool of recording tape from his pocket. 'That's the tape from Friday,' he said as he picked up the scissors and proceeded to cut it into small pieces that fell into the waste bin. 'Now you have the only copy of that recording in the world,' he said with a broad smile. 'Thank you very much,' Alistair [Taylor] said. 'It's my way of saying “thank you,”' Paul said as he stood to leave the office. 'Just one thing, what's it called?' '”The Long And Winding Road,”' McCartney replied."

As you can probably surmise, this song is also about mclennon (like every beatles song if you really think about it). Let's take a look at the lyrics......

This specific road is the one Paul can see from his bedroom at his farmhouse with LINDA. (Excerpt from The Lyrics):

+ his quotes about the song........so........yeah............. (Excerpts from The Lyrics and Many Years From Now)

(Small side note, "Mull of Kintyre" is a Wings song, with these lyrics):

(I don't know man. I really don't know.) (anyway.)

+ John's quote from All We Are Saying

And then what really gets me is when they're recording it in the studio and Paul pissing John off like, 'nonono you have to play bass the way I would play bass on the song about you abandoning me and how I will never find anyone else like you' + George (Get Back, Ep.3, 13:04-16:00)

One more thing, Cynthia Lennon chose The Long and Winding Road as the Beatles song that described her life best (which oh my god. oh my god. can anyone hear me. oh my god)

[felassan]

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Warrior gameplay demo: Rook's gear Spellbound Longsword | Necropolis Defender | hammer Golden Casque | The Iron Cast | belt Heart of Andraste | Andraste's Will | Amaranthine Loop

Bonus:

Warrior gameplay demo: Davrin's gear Blight Killer | Davrin's armor Reforged Bulwark | Shortsword/dagger

[item lore descriptions in this post] [source]

[mxmorbidmidnight]

Morbid’s goth recs part 1 Inkubus Sukkubus

I’ve been listening to this band for a while, as in I’ve listened to almost all of their songs. They make goth music to do with witchcraft, paganism, folklore and mythology. My favrouite goth band of all time. Here are my recs to start of listening to them

1. Wytches (my favrouite version is the alternative recording from their album relics, however all the versions are a masterpiece)

2. Pagan born (all versions are great, listen to the newer ones as well as the demo versions)

3. The way of the witch

4. Vampyre erotica

5. Vampire queen

6. Their cover of spellbound by Siouxsie and the banshees

7. Wytches chant ‘97

8. Belladonna and aconite

9. Catherine

10. Vampire punk rockers from hell

11. Lilith kali nemesis morrigan

12. Burning times

13. Woman to hare

14. Evil men

15. Heart of Lilith

16. And the sea shall consume you

I recomend starting on these albums:

1. Wytches

2. Vampire queen

3. Beltaine

Here is my playlist I made for my favourite songs by the band:

[synthvnews]

New Demo song for PASTEL: Singer

Voice: 夢ノ結唱 PASTEL（Synthesizer V 2 AI)

Lyric＆Music: THE SPELLBOUND

Mastering：中野雅之（BOOM BOOM SATELLITES/THE SPELLBOUND）

PASTEL Vocal Arrangement and Edit：凛

[amadeusgame]

Celebrating 100 Wishlists! Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee - DEMO SOUNDTRACK ALBUM

Website | Bandcamp

I've taken the demo OST and added all the new tracks featured in the new demo, as well as unique track art for each, and a virtual CD cover (seen above). It's hosted as an audio-visual album embedded on my website, also linked above, but don't worry-- if you already bought the soundtrack on BandCamp you automatically have the NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION!

Thank you so much for the support! Tracks embedded below, but I HIGHLY recommend clicking through to the website for a more complete audio-visual experience. (It's even mobile friendly!)

Play or Wishlist Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee ~ Episode 1 ~ Waltz

Plus two more from the original prototype!

[meepmeeptheschool]

People I'd Like to Know Better!

tagged by @vividiana thank you friend!

last song: Got My Mind Set On You, the George Harrison version has infected my brain and idk why

favorite color: purple or green

last movie: it’s Friday which means my partner is at work and I have the day off and I watched a Hitchcock film by myself. this time it was Spellbound, and I thought it was pretty good! Ingrid Bergman’s hair is perfect and beautiful as always

sweet/spicy/savory: sweet. I can get into savory but I am just someone who like sweet things

current obsession: uhhhhhh… uhh?????? the music video two X-Files PAs made for the demo of the Bree Sharp song “David Duchovny.” said music video includes a truly shocking amount of 1998 celebrity cameos and it really tickles me and I can’t tell you why. I wasn’t alive in 1998.

last thing I googled: Fred Astaire

no-pressure tagging @neveragainfools

[pretentious-art-love]

Album Reviews #42 - Juju by Siouxsie and The Banshees

I'm sorry, but this just bad! it's the musical equivalent of a Tech Demo! First, you have songs that try to drill a catchy hook into your brain, like "Spellbound," which feels to me like the most annoying song in existence. And it's not just that one either. Sure, "Monitor" has a cool sound that even seems like it inspired Siamese Dream, but it goes on for way too long! It's so exasperating! Like dude give it a rest! I see what you are doing from a mile a away, you are all saying "oh look we are doing it! we are doing the fun song! We are doing the fun! Hell yeah we are doing the fun!" All the songs just keep drilling these simple ideas over and over, and that's the thing: this band is composed of somewhat weird guitar sounds and somewhat catchy hooks that are pushed down your throat repeatedly.

It's not good enough, man; it's just not good enough. Sure, the noisy, spooky guitar sounds may have inspired some bands, it's like saying "hey, you know what? Aside of making music out of distorted riffs we can make also do these noises and freak the hell out of people!" But to have these weird sounds in watered-down pop songs? It's not good enough, man. If you don't know how to make a standard song work, just go the Sonic Youth route man, create a full world of noise instead of diluting your experiments to barely passable pop songs, because this? All this? This feels more like an archaeological exploration than listening to actual, fun music.

And the so-called gothic vibe? It's non-existent here. This stuff is neither spooky (aside from maybe the last two tracks) nor sad. There's nothing that exudes "Gothic" literature to me, and it makes me mad that the fans of this band took the word and appropriated it for the world of music. It truly makes me mad. The lyrics? Dude, if you can't give me the mood, how can you even expect me to care about the lyrics? The clothes and visual presentation? Dude, what's the point in today's world? You had to be there to get at least something, but now, there's nothing here.

The vocals are horrid and flat, aside the weird sounds, the guitar lines don't have an actual trace of emotion in them, and the melodies are mediocre for a band of this so-called "gothic" scope. This just sounds like a bunch of people who were faking it until they made it, but they never made it—they just kept faking it over and over. I can smell it dude, I can smell the gimmick so clearly and that annoys me. Why did they have such elaborate presentation? Because that's all what they had. Seriously, this is pretty bad.

3/10

[vinylspinning]

Tygers of Pan Tang: Don't Touch Me There EP (1979)

Along with Iron Maiden (The Soundhouse Tapes), Def Leppard (The Def Leppard E.P.), and Saxon (see their eponymous full-length), the Tygers of Pan Tang were one of the earliest New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands to put music to wax in 1979.

And while the Don't Touch Me There 7-inch obviously didn't make as great an impact as those other releases (not even close), the Tygers did enjoy a longer and stronger career run than most of their N.W.O.B.H.M. peers, proving that the early cat gets the, uh, bird.

Hailing from the tiny town of Whitley Bay in Northeastern England, the Tygers of Pan Tang (whose name originated in the Michael Moorcock novel Stormbringer) formed when aspiring vocalist Jess Cox bumped into guitarist Robb Weir at the local pub, in November of '78.

Weir, along with bassist Richard 'Rocky' Laws and drummer Brian Dick, had recently formed a band that combined the lessons of early-'70s metal legends like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple with the do-it-yourself ethos of punk -- the N.W.O.B.H.M. defined.

After much rehearsing and gigging in the surrounding area, the foursome recorded demos at Impulse Studio outside Newcastle, which was soon rebranded to match a newly launched heavy metal-focused label: Neat Records.

This 45-year-old 7-inch therefore carried the historic catalog number of Neat 03 (singles by Fist, White Spirit, and Raven duly followed) when it arrived in late August of '79, but it was quickly licensed to MCA Records and that's the pressing you see here.

I'm not made out of money, kids ...

And I won't lie to you by suggesting that the Tygers of Pan Tang came roaring out of their cages with raw talent as sharp as their claws (but then, neither did Maiden, Saxon and Leppard), because none of these three tracks have earned heavy metal immortality.

Instead, the titular cut proved that the band -- and Cox, in particular -- weren't yet ready for prime time, though the singer's rather embarrassing attempt at flirty lyrics didn't stop the song from being re-recorded for the following year's full-length Wild Cat.

Personally, I prefer the workmanlike simplicity of twin B-sides, "Burning Up" and the galloping "Bad Times," which was given an incredibly heavy revision -- fronted by Cox's replacement, John Deverill -- on the 1980 "Hellbound" single.

And the sophomore LP it preceded, Spellbound, remains the Tygers of Pan Tang's finest hour, if you ask me, and it should by all rights have broken them through to a larger audience, on par with Saxon, if not the untouchable Maiden and Leppard.

All of them are obviously still hailed as N.W.O.B.H.M. pioneers.

p.s. -- Rodney Matthews, who would later illustrate the Tygers' Crazy Nights LP, along with many other album covers, more recently created the stunning image overhead for a new deluxe edition of Moorcock's novel.

More Tygers of Pan Tang: Wild Cat, “Hellbound,” Spellbound, Crazy Nights, The Cage.

[satoshi-mochida]

Silent Hope demo now available

Gematsu Source

A demo for Silent Hope is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam, publishers XSEED Games, Marvelous Europe, and Marvelous announced.

The demo allows players to take on the entire first level of the Abyss, and progress can be carried over to the full game when it launches.

Here is an overview of the game, via Marvelous:

About

In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity? Silent Hope takes place in a once-peaceful land, silenced by the former King who stole people’s speech before escaping into the endless chasm known as The Abyss. Following these events, the Princess mourned her father’s actions and wept until she was entombed by her own crystallized tears. Now, years after these events faded from memory, seven heroes find themselves drawn towards the Princess. To break her free from her luminous prison, they must brave the depths of The Abyss to find the long-lost King and reunite the royal family. Silent Hope harkens back to the glory days of isometric dungeon-crawlers while infusing them with a modern approach. Players will take the role of seven unlikely heroes, each with their own unique weapons, fighting styles, and non-combat jobs. After diving into The Abyss to battle enemies and collect materials, the heroes return to Base Camp to craft, cook, and rest up for their next adventure. Each journey into The Abyss will be a fresh experience, with randomized layouts ensuring every excursion has the element of chance, with even greater dangers lurking the further the heroes dare to venture.

Key Features

Seven Heroes, Seven Unique Fighting Styles – Choose from a motley crew of characters like the well-rounded Wanderer, long-range specialist Archer, or heavy-hitting Warrior to find whose skills suit your playstyle, and embrace new roles and abilities as you gain more experience.

A Home at the Edge of the World – Find new recipes and materials and return to your Base Camp at the edge of The Abyss, where each character has a unique job. From alchemist to blacksmith to cook, each hero brings something different.

Engaging Exploration and Dungeon-Crawling – Experience a new layout each time you enter the enigmatic Abyss, keeping you on your toes every moment. Stay on the lookout for Memory Rifts, where greater rewards and challenges await.

A Vibrant Storybook Aesthetic – With its mournful princess, spellbound kingdom, and everyday heroes, it feels like a fairy tale come to life—right down to the mysteries waiting to be uncovered in the visually stunning underworld.

Silent Hope is due out for Switch on September 28 in Japan, followed by Switch and PC via Steam on October 3 worldwide.

[gaurish-akki-studio]

ಘಟೋತ್ಕಚ ಸತ್ತಾಗ ಖುಷಿಯಿಂದ ಕುಣಿದಾಡಿದ್ಯಾಕೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣ..!?

In the epic saga of the Mahabharata, few nights have been as turbulent and spiritually charged as the 14th night of the Kurukshetra war. In the latest episode of Mahabharata Secrets, renowned scholar Vidwan Jagadish Sharma Sampa decodes the chilling, divine strategies behind what seemed like the tragic death of a beloved warrior — Ghatotkacha.

But was it really Ghatotkacha who died that night?

Watch the full episode here:

The Divine Strategy Behind a Seeming Sacrifice

As the Pandavas grieved the death of Ghatotkacha, Krishna let out a thunderous roar of joy. The battlefield stood still. Why did Krishna rejoice?

Because the Shakti Astra, Karna's one-time-use divine weapon gifted by Indra, was now exhausted — and it had not been used on Arjuna, as Karna had intended. With this masterstroke, Krishna altered the fate of the war without raising a weapon himself.

Devas vs Asuras in Human Disguise

The Mahabharata, layered with symbolism, suggests that the war was not just a human conflict. Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) were reborn in human form, fulfilling cosmic destinies. Ghatotkacha, born of the demoness Hidimbi, was a mighty Asura. His confrontation with Karna, a partial incarnation of Surya (the Sun God), echoed the eternal celestial battle between light and shadow.

Krishna’s Chilling Revelation

Later that night, Krishna calmly tells Arjuna — "You weep for Ghatotkacha. But tonight, it is not he who died. It is Karna who has perished — his fate is sealed."

Krishna goes on to reveal that many warriors — mighty ones on the Kaurava side — had already been neutralized before the war even began. Disguised as fate, illness, or mysterious events, their paths had been deliberately obstructed.

"I have ended them all, one by one, for Dharma to prevail." — Krishna

Dharma, Deception, and Destiny

The war was never just about revenge or victory — it was a canvas of Dharma Yuddha (righteous war), layered with divine manipulations, tactical deceptions, and the unflinching execution of cosmic justice.

As the episode unfolds, you’ll witness:

The devastating impact of Shakti Astra

The celestial orchestration behind every move

How Krishna’s strategic brilliance protected Arjuna and the future of Dharma

A Must-Watch Episode for Every Mahabharata Enthusiast

Whether you're a spiritual seeker, history lover, or simply captivated by mythology, this episode will leave you spellbound. Jagadish Sharma Sampa’s storytelling weaves scriptural depth with dramatic insight, unveiling layers of the Mahabharata you’ve never seen before.

[majesticfem-fashion]

🩷Roll with me....

Featuring: Iamh3r

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Rigged For:

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✅Kupra

✅Reborn (Waifu & Juicy)

✅Legacy

Demo-Demo-DEMO

𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑵𝒊𝒄𝒆 ♡︎ (@shopbearynice.sl) • Diamond Hoops Located at Flourish event.

comes unrigged and resizable

comes in gold and Silver

🩷Let's go shopping!

🚕Your Uber: Mainstore http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Abyss%20Island/209/100/23

🚕Your Uber: Flourish Event http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spellbound%20Downtown/64/184/1227

Ciao♥

[librastyle]

SIZL CLAIRE COLLECTION by WhoopCDaisy Yootz Via Flickr: Introducing the SIZL Claire Set, a stunning addition to our mesh clothing collection that exudes elegance and allure. This set features a cropped one-shoulder ruffle top adorned with delicate lace ties at the front, paired with high-waisted cut-out panties for a captivating look. Crafted from luxurious silk material, the SIZL Claire Set offers both comfort and sophistication, making it the perfect choice for those special occasions or moments when you want to feel effortlessly chic. For added versatility, the fatpack option includes two metal choices: gold and silver, allowing you to customize your look according to your preference. Fatpacks are also copy/mod, giving you the freedom to adjust and personalize your outfit to perfection. For those who prefer a single color option, we offer a selection of five stunning hues, each designed to complement your unique style. Please note that single colors are only available as copy. The SIZL Claire Set is designed to fit a variety of body types, including GenX Curvy, GenX Classic, Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Bombshell, Larax, Peach, and Anatomy shapes. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the sophistication and glamour of the SIZL Claire Set. Try the DEMO now and elevate your wardrobe to new heights of style and elegance. AVAILABLE @ Flourish Event maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spellbound%20Downtown/64/1... through 07-13-2024 then in Mainstore.

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The first demo for SynthV POPY is now out!

Title: 世界中に響く耳鳴りの導火線に火をつけて (Sekaijuu ni Hibiku Miminari no Doukasen ni Hi o Tsukete)

Lyric＆Music: THE SPELLBOUND

Mastering：中野雅之（BOOM BOOM SATELLITES/THE SPELLBOUND

POPY Vocal Arrangement and Edit：凛 / 土橋稔

Cast：Sakurako Komatsu - 小松桜子

Choreography：Yukino Kuzuhara - 葛原幸乃

Director：Takahiro Shiraishi

Cinematographer：MIKAGE

Stylist : Yuya Nakajima

Styling Assistant : Ryusei Higa

Associate Producer：Shota Kitagawa

Producer：Takahiro Shiraishi / Yusuke Kamimachi