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Send "You have no idea how much you meant to me" to see my muse's reaction.

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𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍; 𝚀𝚄𝙾𝚃𝙴𝚂 𝚂𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙲𝙴𝙳 𝙵𝚁𝙾𝙼 𝙶𝙾𝙾𝙳𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙳𝚂.

change  pronouns,  tenses  and  other  details  as  deemed  necessary. &  please  specify  muse  when  sending  to  a  mumu. slightly edited wording for roleplaying purposes.

My  fault,  my  failure,  is  not  in  the  passions  I  have,  but  in  my  lack  of  control  of  them.

What  reason  weaves,  by  passion  is  undone.

None  of  us  can  choose  where  we  shall  love...

Feeling  too  much  is  a  hell  of  a  lot  better  than  feeling  nothing.

You  are  enough  to  drive  a  saint  to  madness  or  a  king  to  his  knees.

A  great  fire  burns  within  me,  but  no  one  stops  to  warm  themselves  at  it,  and  passersby  only  see  a  wisp  of  smoke

I  want  to  know  what  passion  is.  I  want  to  feel  something  strongly.

I  envy  people  that  know  love.  That  have  someone  who  takes  them  as  they  are.

If  something  burns  your  soul  with  purpose  and  desire,  it’s  your  duty  to  be  reduced  to  ashes  by  it. 

I  have  loved  to  the  point  of  madness;  that  which  is  called  madness,  that  which  to  me,  is  the  only  sensible  way  to  love.

I  raised  you  so  high  that  every  other  on  earth  is  now  doomed  to  live  in  your  shadow.

You  have  corrupted  my  imagination  and  inflamed  my  blood.

You  know  that  when  I  hate  you,  it  is  because  I  love  you  to  a  point  of  passion  that  unhinges  my  soul.

People  wait  around  too  long  for  love.  I'm  happy  with  my  lusts.

The  human  body  is  the  best  work  of  art.

I  would  rather  die  of  passion  than  of  boredom.

Your  memory  feels  like  home  to  me.  So  whenever  my  mind  wanders,  it  always  finds  its  way  back  to  you.

What  if  you  find  your  soul  mate...  at  the  wrong  time?

Only  the  united  beat  of  sex  and  heart  together  can  create  ecstasy.

Light  yourself  on  fire  with  passion  and  people  will  come  from  miles  to  watch  you  burn.

My  eyes  were  dazed  by  you  for  a  little,  and  that  was  all.

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Go into my inbox and tell me a situation you’d love to see my Muse go through.

Curious how my muse would handle heartbreak? Want an open where my Muse is irrationally upset or in danger? Toss all the ideas at me! I might get inspired!

Anon is optional.

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Psychology Sentences, Vol. 1

(Sentences for interactions with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists - or even just friends supporting each other. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"You've put it behind you, but it's not the same as putting it to rest."

"Is this it? Is this therapy?"

"It's fascinating, is it not? The language of non-verbal behaviour."

"Are you questioning your sanity?"

"The mind can play tricks on us. Memories can be suppressed, especially painful ones."

"I am planning on undertaking a course of therapy."

"I thought all psychiatrists were oddballs and cranks. They're not supposed to be so charming, let alone attractive."

"I knew that therapy was a bad idea."

"Do you remember when you first felt an emotional attachment?"

"I know you don't feel the way that other people want you to feel. I understand, but that's why you've got to pretend, at least sometimes."

"Not everything real is true, and not every dream is false."

"Guilt more than anything changes a person."

"So now you're a psychologist too?"

"Taking a life leaves its mark. No matter how strong you are, it's always a good idea to talk to somebody about it."

"Yeah, I don't need a psychiatrist, okay?"

"Without fear, we wouldn't know how to be brave. Fear is what makes us heroes."

"Please stop analysing me."

"It is too easy being a monster. Better to try to be human."

"Do you think we could find one single word that dominates your life?"

"We are all, in a sense, more than one man. Different and conflicting aspects of our character are constantly fighting for supremacy. "

"What if feeling nothing is the worst pain of all?"

"We're talking about therapy. Does that disturb you?"

"Don't feel like talking today?"

"Repressed emotions do not merely sink without a trace. They bubble up to the surface."

"The people we love the most are the ones capable of hurting us the most deeply."

"What do you dream about at night?"

"You know, I wish there was a cure for guilt and shame, but if there was then I would be out of a job."

"I have no idea who I am, and neither does anyone else. Not really."

"Your mother didn't love you, and now you crave anyone to make you feel less alone."

"I've been looking forward to having that psychological discussion about my personality."

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Finno.

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Positivity time!

let's get some positivity in here! Send the mun some things you love about their portrayal that really has stuck with you! Or something you noticed from their writing that you love!

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Send, "I don't feel so good..." for sender to pass out in receiver's arms.

Send, "You don't look good." for receiver to pass out in sender's arms!

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Send, "Look out!" for receiver to get hit by a flying object!

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This  collection  features  thrilling  lines  inspired  by  Ruth  Ware’s  works,  including  The  Woman  in  Cabin  10,  The  Turn  of  the  Key,  and  The  Death  of  Mrs.  Westaway.  These  starters  are  perfect  for  sparking  scenes  in  genres  such  as  psychological  thrillers,  gothic  tales,  or  crime  dramas.  Adjust  them  as  needed  to  craft  your  perfect  scene!

From  The  Woman  in  Cabin  10

“I  saw  someone  go  overboard.  I  know  what  I  saw.”

“The  guest  list  says  we’re  all  here,  but  I’m  not  so  sure.”

“You  can  hear  everything  on  this  boat—every  secret,  every  lie.”

“This  place  is  too  perfect.  It’s  hiding  something.”

“Why  won’t  anyone  believe  me?  There  was  someone  in  that  cabin.”

“The  water  is  silent,  but  it’s  full  of  stories.”

“Sometimes,  the  worst  prisons  don’t  have  bars;  they  have  expectations.”

“If  I  don’t  figure  this  out,  I  won’t  make  it  off  this  boat  alive.”

“The  waves  drown  the  truth,  but  I  won’t  let  it  sink.”

 From  The  Turn  of  the  Key

“I’m  the  nanny,  not  the  intruder,  but  this  house  doesn’t  seem  to  care.”

“There’s  something  wrong  with  this  place—it  watches  you.”

“The  letters  I  wrote  are  the  only  thing  left  of  my  innocence.”

“They  said  the  house  was  smart,  but  no  one  mentioned  it  was  malevolent.”

“At  night,  the  silence  here  feels  alive.”

“They  told  me  to  keep  the  lights  on,  but  they  didn’t  tell  me  why.”

“You  can  hear  footsteps  where  there  should  be  none.”

“They  made  me  feel  like  family…  until  they  didn’t.”

“The  locks  are  on  the  inside,  but  I’m  still  trapped.”

 From  The  Death  of  Mrs.  Westaway

“I  don’t  belong  here,  but  I  can’t  leave  either.”

“The  inheritance  was  supposed  to  save  me,  not  curse  me.”

“It’s  hard  to  tell  who’s  lying  when  everyone  has  something  to  hide.”

“The  tarot  cards  didn’t  tell  me  everything,  but  they  told  me  enough.”

“When  they  gave  themselves  over  to  superstition,  they  were  giving  up  on  shaping  their  own  destiny.”

“Sometimes,  family  secrets  are  buried  so  deep  they  claw  their  way  out.”

“The  truth  wasn’t  left  in  the  will,  but  it’s  written  in  the  walls.”

“The  attic  is  locked  for  a  reason,  but  I  need  to  know  what’s  inside.”

“They  welcomed  me  with  smiles,  but  their  eyes  told  a  different  story.”

“The  letter  said  I  was  chosen,  but  chosen  for  what?”

“How  could  it  be  right  that  some  people  had  so  much,  while  others  had  so  little?”

“You  can’t  influence  fate,  or  change  what’s  out  of  your  control.  But  you  can  choose  what  you  yourself  do  with  the  cards  you’re  dealt.”

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Gentle Care pt 2

Gentle Care was my best rated meme of '24, so here's another one! part 1

"Give my hand a little squeeze. See? I'm right here."

"It's okay to cry, you know."

"Are you cold? Here - take my jacket -"

"Rest your head on my lap."

"Let's get you clean."

"The water's warm but not too hot."

"Here - some tissues. They're the soft kind."

"You can close your eyes."

"You'll always be safe here."

"Shh... hey... relax... that's it... you can fall asleep..."

"You can say you love me, I won't hold it against you."

"Take a deep, slow breath."

"I know how it feels to be so afraid you're scared to even breathe."

"I know more than you think."

"You can trust me, it'll be okay."

"Let me see."

"I know you're ashamed. But it's okay. I won't judge you."

"Is it okay if I hug you?"

"Hold still. I have a bandage."

"I'm not great at first aid, but you clearly need my help."

"Hey... I know you don't want to. But you need to eat."

"Careful, it's soup. I mean - I mean it's hot. It's also... soup."

"I'm not going to let anyone hurt you."

"The night is long and cold. But we'll be warm and safe here."

"I can tell you a joke. Or make a fool of myself. I just want to see you smile."

"There's so much goodness out there. You'll see it again."

"Don't tell anyone, but... I love you."

"We could always make it better."

"This is going to sting, you know? Just - brace for it."

"I'm not letting anyone hurt you, not whilst I'm about."

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Let Me Rest

Exhaustion starters!! because i'm so tired man. im so tired. i slept 12 hours and im still so tired.

"You can barely stand any more."

"You're wobbling on your feet."

"When's the last time you rested?"

"Hey - come on - let me help you to bed."

"I got you a blanket."

"No - stop complaining - you're laying down."

"You're going to destroy yourself at this rate."

"You have to rest sometimes."

"I want you to feel better."

"If you feel like everyone hates you, you need to sleep."

"Okay, you're... not making any sense. Go to bed."

"Sleep isn't a failure."

"Rest is important."

"Shut up. Go to bed."

"The nightmares are... really bad..."

"I don't know when I last slept..."

"I'm gonna... elephant the beam... 'n I'm... uh..."

"I texted my friend "spu auash guahg." what does that mean?"

"If I'm going to bed then you... you... uh..."

"... will you stay with me tonight?"

"It's cold..."

"I wanna, um.. I just... bit longer..."

"Just getting a glass of water."

"Nooo I don't need t'sleep..."

"M'fine. It's... is fine. I'm..."

"I've never been so tired in my whole life."

"I've been laying here for hours and I can't sleep."

"I want to cry. I hate this."

"There's nothing left in me."

"I feel like a jukebox. Juice - juice box. Empty juice box."

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Writing Tips: (Emotionally) Strong Characters

Don't be afraid to give them flaws (their strength can be how they overcome these)

Confidence + competence = reliability

Give them a reason to fight that's bigger than themselves

Push them to their limits, then beyond

If they break, consider how they respond (are they mean, reserved, neither, both?)

Don't be afraid to include support systems

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Dialogue Prompts

Right Person Wrong Time

Back from a brief hiatus with some more angsty dialogue prompts :D

“You were supposed to wait for me. I would’ve waited for you.”

“Be realistic.”

“Maybe it’s just meant to be this way.”

“Do you think we’ll regret this one day?”

“Just don’t forget me.”

“I already miss you.”

“I really am always late, huh?”

“Please, if anyone can make this work it’s us!”

“I’d honestly rather not have met you at all.”

“I hate that I’ll always love you.”

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Try the Proust Questionnaire to really get to know your characters

The Proust Questionnaire is a set of personality-revealing questions popularised by French writer Marcel Proust. It originated from a popular 19th-century parlor game but became famous after Proust answered a version of it in two different instances of his life—once as a teenager and later as an adult. The questionnaire is popularly used in interviews by publications like The Guardian and Vanity Fair.

Use the questionnaire and answering them from the point of view of your characters can help define their personality, desires, fears, and motivations. By answering in your character’s voice, you can also refine their way of thinking and speaking.

Here are the questions:

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

What is your greatest fear?

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Which living person do you most admire?

What is your greatest extravagance?

What is your current state of mind?

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

On what occasion do you lie?

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

Which living person do you most despise?

What is the quality you most like in a man?

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

When and where were you happiest?

Which talent would you most like to have?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

Where would you most like to live?

What is your most treasured possession?

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

What is your favorite occupation?

What is your most marked characteristic?

What do you most value in your friends?

Who are your favorite writers?

Who is your hero of fiction?

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Who are your heroes in real life?

What are your favorite names?

What is it that you most dislike?

What is your greatest regret?

How would you like to die?

What is your motto?

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Psychology Sentences, Vol. 1

(Sentences for interactions with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists - or even just friends supporting each other. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"You've put it behind you, but it's not the same as putting it to rest."

"Is this it? Is this therapy?"

"It's fascinating, is it not? The language of non-verbal behaviour."

"Are you questioning your sanity?"

"The mind can play tricks on us. Memories can be suppressed, especially painful ones."

"I am planning on undertaking a course of therapy."

"I thought all psychiatrists were oddballs and cranks. They're not supposed to be so charming, let alone attractive."

"I knew that therapy was a bad idea."

"Do you remember when you first felt an emotional attachment?"

"I know you don't feel the way that other people want you to feel. I understand, but that's why you've got to pretend, at least sometimes."

"Not everything real is true, and not every dream is false."

"Guilt more than anything changes a person."

"So now you're a psychologist too?"

"Taking a life leaves its mark. No matter how strong you are, it's always a good idea to talk to somebody about it."

"Yeah, I don't need a psychiatrist, okay?"

"Without fear, we wouldn't know how to be brave. Fear is what makes us heroes."

"Please stop analysing me."

"It is too easy being a monster. Better to try to be human."

"Do you think we could find one single word that dominates your life?"

"We are all, in a sense, more than one man. Different and conflicting aspects of our character are constantly fighting for supremacy. "

"What if feeling nothing is the worst pain of all?"

"We're talking about therapy. Does that disturb you?"

"Don't feel like talking today?"

"Repressed emotions do not merely sink without a trace. They bubble up to the surface."

"The people we love the most are the ones capable of hurting us the most deeply."

"What do you dream about at night?"

"You know, I wish there was a cure for guilt and shame, but if there was then I would be out of a job."

"I have no idea who I am, and neither does anyone else. Not really."

"Your mother didn't love you, and now you crave anyone to make you feel less alone."

"I've been looking forward to having that psychological discussion about my personality."

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WORD CHALLENGE #18

I challenge you to use one, some, or all of these words in your next piece of writing:

blue

window

forest

letter

map

fell

glove

project

truth

found

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Warning Sentences

(Sentences for warning muses of upcoming trouble. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"You've lost your reputation, and a reputation's life glass: once cracked it can never be repaired."

"Say that again and your career is over."

"I'm trying to warn your that your attitude is going to bite you in the ass!"

"I warned you; don't get involved."

"Once you've opened your heart, you can't close it again."

"If you think I'm the type who won't shoot you in the back, you're wrong."

"Let me make it clear to you that you are in no position to dictate terms."

"Bite my hand, and I will put you down."

"Be careful. You're too beautiful to die."

"There was a time when I would have gladly killed you, and there may come a time when I gladly shall."

"I'd tread very carefully if I were you. You, of all people, should know what I am capable of."

"Before you speak another word, I ask you to consider this: how valuable is your life?"

"You're causing everybody quite a bit of trouble. If you want a word of warning: don't keep it up."

"If you keep going where you're going, you're going to find trouble - whether it was there to begin with or not."

"I warned you not to succumb to temptation!"

"The danger is not over. It's just begun."

"You'll end up falling out with everyone if you carry on like this!"

"I'm warning you once: stay away from things that are none of your business."

"From now on, you will stay out of this. "

"A wise man would walk away from this house and make a concerted effort to forget everything that occurred last night."

"Don't you know it's dangerous to sneak up on an armed man?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm going to destroy you."

"Don't look for it. You may not like what you find."

"This whole thing is a trap!"

"If you want to live to see another day, you'll be out of town by nightfall."

"Do I need to remind you what happened last time you pushed me too far?"

"You're either really dumb, or you're trying to provoke me, which also makes you really dumb."

"Sometimes, what we wake up can't be put back to sleep."

"You've used the threat of violence against my family twice now, for the sake of your own personal well-being, I really wouldn't again."

"You're not going to survive coming after me."

"You are delving into areas over which you have no authority."

"I'm warning you; no more questions!"

"If this continues, it won't be long until you've got nothing left."

"You're coming up on your last chance to turn back."

"I must warn you that my patience is not inexhaustible."

"We stay out of other people's business out here, if you catch my drift."

"Don't ever defy me again."

"I warned you, but you didn't heed me."

"Don't ask again or I'll kill you."

"I must warn you, you are about to set a very dangerous precedent."

"Mark my words: I'm not one to play games."

"You should be more afraid of me."