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Monster hunters pack

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Jaskier stimboard

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Homocore Chicago holding an anti-capitalist protest as part of Chicago’s 1994 pride parade, on the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion. From QZAP’s photo archive on Flickr.

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Ripe Peach, Louise Glück

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not sure what should happen next in your story?

Embarrass your protagonist. Make them seem weak and vulnerable in some way.

Shoot someone. That always takes the reader by surprise. 

In relation, kidnap someone. Or, rather, make it seem to your protagonist like someone has been kidnapped. 

Have one of your side characters disappear or become unavailable for some reason. This will frustrate your protagonist.

Have someone kiss the wrong girl, boy, or person, especially if you’ve been setting up a romance angle. It’s annoying.

If this story involves parents, have them argue. Push the threat of divorce, even if you know it won’t ever happen. It’ll make your readers nervous.

Have someone frame your protagonist for a crime they didn’t commit. This could range from a dispute to a minor crime to a full-blown felony.

If this is a fantasy story involving magic or witchcraft, create a terrible accident that’s a direct result of their spell-casting. 

Injure your protagonist in some way, or push them into a treacherous scenario where they might not make it out alive. 

Have two side characters who are both close to the protagonist get into a literal fist-fight. This creates tension for the reader, especially if these characters are well-developed, because they won’t know who to root for.

Make your protagonist get lost somewhere (at night in the middle of town, in the woods, in someone else’s house, etc.) 

Involve a murder. It can be as in-depth and as important as you want it to be. 

Introduce a new character that seems to prey on your protagonist’s flaws and bring them out to light.

If it’s in-character, have one of your characters get drunk or take drugs. Show the fallout of that decision through your protagonist. 

Spread a rumor about your protagonist. 

If your protagonist is in high-school, create drama in the school atmosphere. A death of a student, even if your protagonist didn’t know them personally, changes the vibe. 

If your story involves children, have one of them do something dangerous (touch a hot stove, run out into the road, etc.) and show how the protagonist responds to this, even if the child isn’t related to them. 

In a fantasy story, toss out the idea of a rebellion or war between clans or villages (or whatever units you are working with). 

Add a scenario where your protagonist has to make a choice. We all have watched movies where we have screamed don’t go in there! at the top of our lungs at the main character. Make them go in there. 

Have your protagonist find something, even if they don’t understand the importance of it yet. A key, a document, an old stuffed animal, etc. 

Foreshadow later events in some way. (Need help? Ask me!)

Have your protagonist get involved in some sort of verbal altercation with someone else, even if they weren’t the one who started it. 

Let your protagonist get sick. No, but really, this happens in real life all the time and it’s rarely ever talked about in literature, unless it’s at its extremes. It could range from a common cold to pneumonia. Maybe they end up in the hospital because of it. Maybe they are unable to do that one thing (whatever that may be) because of it.

Have someone unexpected knock on your protagonist’s door. 

Introduce a character that takes immediate interest in your protagonist’s past, which might trigger a flashback.

Have your protagonist try to hide something from someone else and fail.

Formulate some sort of argument or dispute between your protagonist and their love interest to push them apart. 

Have your protagonist lose something of great value in their house and show their struggle to find it. This will frustrate the reader just as much as the protagonist.

Create a situation where your protagonist needs to sneak out in the middle of the night for some reason.

Prevent your character from getting home or to an important destination in some way (a car accident, a bad storm, flat tire, running out of gas, etc.)

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FLUFF PROMPT LIST

Why do you have to look at me like that? It’s making me weak, please stop.”

“Oh god, how can you manage to switch from cute to sexy in under a second?”

“I’m so lucky.”

“I can’t stop thinking about you.”

“I’ve realised that you keep interrupting my daily and, holy shit, do I love it.”

“Is this the moment that we kiss?”

“The more I look at you, the more I think we need to leave.”

“Look at me. I love you.”

“What took you so long? I missed you…”

“I-I think we should go for dinner first.”

“I know you’re working, but can I come over because I miss seeing your face?”

“I never thought I’d be so lucky, especially not in this lifetime.”

“I love you more than coffee.” *distant gasps*

“And when you’re not around I keep thinking I might cry.”

“I’m asking because I’ve seen the way you look at me.”

“I’m tired and my bed feels so empty without you here.”

“I think I’m in love with you and I don’t know what to do.”

“I desperately want to take you out for dinner and slow dance with you until the sun comes up, but I also want to grip your hair as I watch you writhing underneath me.”

“If you don’t stop looking at my lips without doing anything about it, I will take you right here on this counter.”

“Every inch of you is the most incredible thing that God ever created.”

“I know you don’t like labels, so will you be my married-person-thing?”

“Are you going to kiss or keep staring?”

“I fell for you without even knowing it and, jesus, does it hurt that you can’t see it.”

“Stop doing that with your face, someone else is going to snatch you up.”

“Please just look at me while I confess, after that you can look anywhere you like, I swear.”

“For you, darling, I would collect every cherry blossom in Japan- no- in the world.”

“And now your hand is in mine and I feel like the luckiest person to walk the planet.”

“Don’t hesitate, just kiss me.”

“Everytime I look at you, I think I fall a little more in love.”

“You are more than you think of yourself. You’re everything to me.”

“Don’t look at me like that and then feign innocence.”

“You’re the best thing that has, and ever will, happen to me.”

“I think you need to tell me the truth about how you feel towards me.”

“I shouldn’t be allowed to be this happy.”

“You keep saying that we’re friends but you look at me for a moment too long for that to be true.”

“Not only am I deeply in love with you, you’re my best friend.”

“I would honestly die before I let anything happen to you.”

“Please don’t love me the way you loved your exes.”

“I’m not materialistic. I like being happy and having lots of sex.”

“I don’t care if you think you look like godzilla when you wake up, you’re my beautiful godzilla.”

“I know you haven’t done anything, but can you please stop looking so goddamn kissable, my parents are here.”

“You’re the only person I’ve ever actually wanted to spent the rest of my life with.”

“The things I would do just to see your face right now.”

“Please come home, this doesn’t feel right.”

“Will you stay the night?”

“I made breakfast, but I didn’t know what you liked so I made enough to probably feed a small tribe.”

“Hold my hand.”

“Shall we- shall we go back t-to my place?”

“How can you stand there looking like that?”

“Why do I feel like I’m home whenever you’re near me?”

“I will love you forever and when ‘forever’ ends, I’ll love you some more.”

“If only you could see yourself the way I see you, because, holy shit, you’d realise how much I’ve fallen for you.”

“Are you awake? Oh my god I was so worried, holy shit I thought I was going to lose you.”

“Don’t think about anything. Just tell me that you love me and hold me tighter.”

“I think we need to talk about the fact that I’m in love with you and also that I’m pregnant.”

“Call me everyday, I just need to know you’re okay.”

“I know you think we aren’t right for each other, but we’ve run into each other too many times for you to tell me that this isn’t fate.”

“There’s always a place in my bed for you, I will wait no matter what.”

“People like me aren’t supposed to have someone like you, I think fate was being harsh on you.”

“I’m so madly and deeply in love with you, please meet me so we can discuss this.”

“I would’ve waited an eternity if I knew you were what I’d get at the end of it.”

“I hope you’ll never forget how much I adore you.”

“Why didn’t you answer your phone? It was an emergency, I needed to tell you I loved you.”

“I hope our love never gets boring.”

“I want to spend the little time I have left with you and only you.”

“Thank you for loving me, I couldn’t have been more lucky.”

“Every morning you kiss my forehead before I leave for work, why was it my lips today?”

“My heart hurts when I look at you.”

“I’ve fallen for you and it’s becoming difficult for me to get anything done.”

“All I can think of is your lips on mine.”

“Don’t blame it on the alcohol, you tasted like you wanted me.”

“You keep that photo of us in your wallet?”

“If anything ever happens to me, remember that I’ll always love you.”

“Darling, your heart is too pure for me.”

“I got everything I wanted. My everything was you.”

“Kiss me like you mean it.”

“All I ever wanted is right here in front of me.”

“Don’t pretend that you don’t feel the same way.”

“I fought so hard to get you and thank god I can finally rest.”

“Don’t leave me like that again, you scared me.”

“I never thought we’d end up together, but here you are confessing everything to me.”

“I can’t be without you.”

“You were never the person I wanted, but you were the only one I ever needed.”

“I don’t know how you’ve put up with me for this long, but I love you for it.”

“I hope we last.”

“We could be an epic novel of forbidden lovers, like Romeo and Juliet without the ending.”

“Don’t tell me you love me unless you mean it.”

“Every little thing you do, makes me want to hold you forever and never let go.”

“If marrying me will make this relationship boring, then let’s just date forever.”

“I want to love you like it’s our last day on earth, but you beat me to it.”

“That night you kissed me and I thought I might melt.”

“My heart isn’t beating faster, my heart isn’t beating faster, I swear it isn’t, get ahold of yourself.”

“They told me that you’d break my heart but, holy shit, they never said it’d feel like this.”

“Don’t act innocent, you had me pinned underneath you 5 minutes ago.”

“I just want you to be happy, even if your happiness doesn’t include me, I just want you happy.”

“Will you love me like this forever?”

“I could never not love you.”

“I can’t think of a life that doesn’t have you in it.”

“You don’t know half of the things you do to me.”

“Kiss me and promise me a forever.”

Feel free to request something! Just give me a (or more) number and a chatacter :)

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100 Ways To Say “I Love You”

So it’s been a while, I feel very out of practice with writing and I’m trying to get back into the flow.

So I’m going to open requests!

Gladnis only, pick a prompt, add any other condition such as rating or setting, and fire it at my inbox. I’m not looking to do anything long, just something to help me get back in the flow.

1) “Pull over.  Let me drive for awhile.” 2) “It reminded me of you.” 3) “No, no, it’s my treat.” 4) “Come here.  Let me fix it.” 5) “I’ll walk you home.” 6) “Have a good day at work.” 7) “I dreamt about you last night.” 8) “Take my seat.” 9) “I saved a piece for you.” 10) “I’m sorry for your loss.” 11) “You can have half.” 12) “Take my jacket, it’s cold outside.” 13) “Sorry I’m late.” 14) “Can I have this dance?” 15) “I made your favorite.” 16) “It’s okay.  I couldn’t sleep anyway.” 17) “Watch your step.” 18) “Here, drink this.  You’ll feel better.” 19) “Can I hold your hand?” 20) “You can borrow mine.” 21) “You might like this.” 22) “It’s not heavy.  I’m stronger than I look.” 23) “I’ll wait.” 24) “Just because.” 25) “Look both ways.” 26) “I’m sorry.  I didn’t mean to.” 27) “Try some.” 28) “Drive safely.” 29) “Well, what do you want to do?” 30) “One more chapter.” 31) “Don’t worry about me.” 32) “It looks good on you.” 33) “Close your eyes and hold out your hands.” 34) “That’s okay, I bought two.” 35) “After you.” 36) “We’ll figure it out.” 37) “Can I kiss you?” 38) “I like your laugh.” 39) “Don’t cry.” 40) “I made this for you.” 41) “Go back to sleep.” 42) “Is this okay?” 43) “I picked these for you.” 44) “I’ll drive you to the hospital.” 45) “What do you want to watch?” 46) “You can go first.” 47) “Did you get my letter?” 48) “I’ll do it for you.” 49) “Call me when you get home.” 50) “I think you’re beautiful.” 51) “Are you sure?” 52) “Have fun.” 53) “Sit down, I’ll get it.” 54) “I made reservations.” 55) “I don’t mind.” 56) “It brings out your eyes.” 57) “There is enough room for both of us.” 58) “You don’t have to say anything.” 59) “Wow.” 60) “Happy birthday.” 61) “I’ll pick it up after work.” 62) “It can wait until tomorrow.” 63) “Cross my heart and hope to die.” 64) “It’s two sugars, right?” 65) “I’ll help you study.” 66) “Stay over.” 67) “I did the dishes.” 68) “You didn’t have to ask.” 69) “I bought you a ticket.” 70) “You’re warm.” 71) “No reason.” 72) “I’ll meet you halfway.” 73) “Take mine.” 74) “We can share.” 75) “I was just thinking about you.” 76) “I want you to have this.” 77) “Call me if you need anything.” 78) “Do you want to come too?” 79) “I’ll still be here when you’re ready.” 80) “Is your seat belt on?” 81) “Sweet dreams.” 82) “I was in the neighborhood.” 83) “Stay there.  I’m coming to get you.” 84) “The key is under the mat.” 85) “It doesn’t bother me.” 86) “You’re important too.” 87) “I saved you a seat.” 88) “I’ll see you later.” 89) “I noticed.” 90) “You can tell me anything.” 91) “I hope you like it.” 92) “I want you to be happy.” 93) “I believe in you.” 94) “You can do it.” 95) “Good luck.” 96) “I brought you an umbrella.” 97) “I’ll pick you up at the airport.” 98) “Take a deep breath.” 99) “Be careful.” And… 100) “I love you.”

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Prompt List: Romantic Prompts (1)

Masterpost by creativepromptsforwriting

Romance Part II

Prompt #297

“Wait, what do you mean, you kinda like me?”

Prompt #340

“You must be the reason for global warming because you’re hot.”

“Actually it’s primarily because of too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.”

Prompt #351

“I could kiss you right now!”

“You’re very welcome to do it.”

Prompt #354

The evening sun is falling on their face and she thinks maybe, just maybe she is a little bit in love with them.

Prompt #362

They only realised they were holding hands the entire time, the moment they had to let go.

Prompt #410:

They should have known that fake dating never goes according to plan.

Prompt #447

Kissing in the rain sounds romantic until one of them ends up with pneumonia.

Prompt #460

When two people fall in love, empires will fall next.

Prompt #468

“If I go on a date with you, will you bring the dog from your profile picture?”

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Dialogue Prompts as Buzzfeed Unsolved Quotes

For use in requests to me, or for use of anyone at all!! Just love my ghoul hunting boys and thought their quotes would work really well for some funny Supernatural fics or something!

1. “Hey. You demon fuck.” 2. “Any horny boys out here?” “Horny boys?” “Well, demons, they have horns!” 3. “Why are you unbuttoning your pants?” 4. “It’s not UFOs, you stupid piece of shit!” 5. “Give me a heads up if you start to feel murderous.” 6. “It doesn’t help that every wall in here is painted with ‘get out.’” 7. “Maybe this ghost just loves to blaze it.” 8. “Even though that’s dripping with sarcasm, and definitely isn’t genuine, I’m gonna take it.” 9. “If you slit my throat tonight, I’m gonna have a hard time forgiving you for that.” 10. “I’m not trying to do the whole dismiss it thing… but I’m dismissing it.” 11. “Ghost 101: one, knock book off shelf. Week two, uh, hold a candlestick in the middle of a hallway. Three… sheets.” 12. “His head is just a giant, Russian doll of skepticism.” 13. “My thing is, I don’t give a shit.” 14. “We’re here for the cult stuff! We saw the ad on Craigslist.” 15. “I’ve run the permutations on my little computer, and all of them say ‘you’re fucked.’” 16. “Hey ghouls! The boys are here!” 17. “‘That’s a guy I wanna share a cold one with.’ That’s what Bigfoot would say. About me.” 18. *laying down on a pentagram* “LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL, BUCKAROO!” 19. “I’ve connected the dots.” “You didn’t connect shit.” “I’ve connected them.” 20. “I assure you that, like, half the places that you’ve been, people have died there. People have probably died at the Chipotle we just ate at.” 21. “They’re really getting boned by fate right now.” 22. “If you’re gonna kill a bunch of people, might as well have fun with it.” 23. “He’s just pointing at things and saying, ‘yup, that’s a witch!’” 24. “I think this demon’s a wimp.” 25. “We better stock up on some knowledge here, otherwise we’re going to get murdered by ghosts.”

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the best omens // prompt list

HISTORICAL

Roman Empire

WW2

Crusades

Spain 1492

French Revolution

Ancient Greece

American Prohibition

Maya Empire

Edo Era Japan

Ottoman Empire

WW1

Berlin, Germany 1989

[insert any of your choosing]

KISSES

hello/goodbye kiss

kisses on nose/forehead/eyes

passionate kiss

trying not to kiss you - kiss

distracting kiss

I’ve waited 6000 years for this - kiss

routine kiss

deep kiss

reassuring kiss

happy kiss

comforting kiss

laughing between kisses

innocent kiss turns heated

angry kiss

making up after fight - kiss

kiss on hand

kiss on belly

open-mouthed kisses

first kiss

SENTENCE STARTERS

“You go too fast for me.”

“I missed you.”

“What is that?!”

“I love you.” / “I know.”

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Don’t tell me this is what I think it is.”

“Is this your doing?!”

“What if I did...a bad thing?”

“We’re on our side.”

“You look ridiculous.”

“Please. No.”

“Try not to die.”

“They want you to do what?”

“Where do you want to go?”

“Let me help you.”

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.”

“Please stay?”

“Good Night/Morning.”

“Let me tempt you?”

AU

Tattoo/Flower Shop

Cop/Criminal

LOTR

Disney

Genie/Adventurer Who Finds Lamp

Wizard/Familiar

Pirate/Mermaid

Ghost/Fool Who Bought Haunted House

Vampires

Space Travel / SciFi

Romeo & Juliet

Knight/Dragon / Knight/Prince(ss)

Mary Poppins

Teacher/Parent

Rival Chefs

Greek Gods / Myth

Fairy Tales

ONE WORD

Kitchen

Ducks

Scrumptious

Colours

Hug

Umbrella

Dream

Wine

Wings

Trip

Flowers

Water

Hands

Sweat

Ring

Bicycle

ABSTRACT

Chrysalism: the amniotic tranquility of being indoors during a thunderstorm

Vellichor: the strange wistfulness of used bookstores, which are somehow infused with the passage of time

Sonder: the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own

Exulansis: the tendency to give up trying to talk about an experience because people are unable to relate to it

Kenopsia: the eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that’s usually bustling with people but is now abandoned and quiet

Anchorage: the desire to hold on to time as it passes

Liberosis: the desire to care less about things—to loosen your grip on your life

Serendipity: good luck in finding valuable things unintentionally

Petrichor: a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

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Prompt list of things that says “I love you” without saying it

“Are you coming home for dinner? 

leaving the light on after using the bathroom at night because they know that you suck at going to bed early but you are also afraid of the dark

quietly picks out the things you don’t like to eat on your plate and transfer it to theirs without you needing to ask them to

quietly gives you the things you like to eat from their own plate

heard you tell the same story multiple times but doesn’t point it out to you when you excitedly bring it up to them again

naturally goes along with a white lie you told and cover up for you when people question it

absentmindedly listening to a song completely different from their own taste in music that you made them listen to 

bringing up small trivia facts you told them to other people

“Do you want me to save food for you?”

“Call me when you get home?”

checking your phone late at night and see them go online the moment you open their message

brings an extra coat/scarf because they know you never check the temperature before going out

“I saw this and thought of you immediately.”

random snapshots of random animals at random times because they know you like that specific animal

slowly accumulating items that’s more your style than theirs

knows your schedule from the back of their heads (and gets shocked when there is a sudden change to your routine)

saying just the right thing to calm you down

holding your hand tight out of reflex when you are in a crowd

brings you up naturally in a conversation you are not in 

one look is worth a thousand words

believing in you even when you couldn’t do it yourself

“I’ll wait for you.”

adjusting the pace they walk in so you can catch up

turning around to check on you constantly when they are walking in the front

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Sleepy/cozy prompts💤✨

“The bed is cold without you”

“I can’t sleep, you’ve been gone too long”

“Don’t be nervous, you can come closer”

“I’m sorry my bed is so old.”

“My dog...she takes up half the bed, I can kick her off if you w—“ “no, I like it”

“Carry me up to bed?”

“I’ve been living off of coffee for two days I deserve to sleep!”

“Can we at least still sleep in the same bed?”

“When you sleep, you snore.”

“You look so much softer, so much calmer, I wish you could see yourself as you sleep.”

“I took NyQuil instead of DayQuil on accident and now im about to pass out.”

“We could...take a nap together?”

“Sleeping with you was the best sleep I’ve gotten in years.”

“I-I miss your arms around me as I slept, I know it’s embarrassing but you made me feel safe.”

“You sleep with the stuffed animal I got you?” “Of course”

“Your pillow smells like lavender”

“If Heaven was a place on earth it would be you in bed wearing this right now and telling me stories until we pass out.”

“What is that noise?” “I have to listen to ocean sounds to help me sleep”

“Is it possible to sleep for two days?”

“I think your hair is cute when you wake up, if only you could see it the way I did.”

“Goodnight love, I’ll see you in my dreams.”

“It’s strange I always dream of you when you’re in my arms...I also don’t want it to stop.”

*gentle head massages until the other is alsleep*

“You’re so soft, if I could ever touch the clouds, this is what they’d feel like.”

*waking up to the other counting freckles on their face*

“I know it’s embarrassing I still sleep with a Night light”

“And then I was—oh, goodnight dear.”

“The prince/princess needs their beauty sleep”

“I have had nightmares every night for the past three weeks and now they’re gone because of you, how did you do that?”

“You smell like vanilla.”

“The sheets are warm!”

“I got us new pillows.”

“You should see yourself when it’s 12am and the moon comes in and hits your face just right, you have a soft natural highlight at the tip of your nose and all your features come out. It’s like your skin is working right in front of me.”

“Will you carry me to bed?”

“One night, just one, I pray we can sleep on our own.”

“This is embarrassing but I had a bad dream and back home when this happens I normally just crawl into bed with my mom or sister but since they’re not here anymore can I sleep with you?”

“Keep talking, your voice helps me sleep.”

“I’ve spent all my nights dreaming of you in my arms peacefully sleeping and here you are.”

“Stop moving I’m trying to sleep”

“It’s just a nightmare, it’s nothing real.”

“You should sleep in my bed more often.”

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smutty prompts

-feel free to reblog! 

“we’re in public, you know”

“you were always more than just a one night stand to me”

“stop teasing so much” ‘make me’

“bite me” ‘if you insist’

“mine” ‘say it again’ 

“we can’t do that here!”

“all you had to do was ask”

“either take it off, or I will happily do it for you.”

“I don’t care what you do just as long as you do me.”

“were you just touching yourself?” ‘yeah, what are you donna do about it?’

“do you think they could hear us?” ‘yes we can.’

“this sofa costs fifteen thousand dollars, dont you dare ruin it” ‘guess ill just have to cum in you then’ 

“were just…friends.” ‘friends dont do this type of shit!’

“how quickly can you cum?” 

“just let me finish this and I swear I will go down on your and make you cum three times.” 

“the only way you are gonna get off is on my thigh.”

“tell me how you want it.”

“there’s no way I’m gonna let you wear that in public” ‘why not?’ “cause It would be a shame to rip it off in front of a hundred people, such nice material.”

“I’ve never wanted to fuck someone so badly.”

“take off your clothes, but leave the heels on.”

“shut up.” ‘well why dont you come over here and make me?’

“you aren’t taking me to bed….ever.” ‘who said it had to be a bed?’

“for the love of fuck.” ‘yeah thats me, I love to fuck.’

“would you re consider if you were sober?”

“she may be all lollipops and candy bars, but I bet behind closed doors she’s hand cuffs and gags.”

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50 Types of Kisses - Writing Prompts

Send in a number and a pairing!

Small kisses littered across the other’s face.

A small, fleeting kiss - which is immediately followed by a passionate, hungry kiss.

A breathy demand: “Kiss me” - and what the other person does to respond.

An accidental brush of lips followed by a pause and going back for another, on purpose.

Throwing their arms around the other person’s neck, hugging them close before kissing them passionately on the lips.

Wild, breathless kisses brought on by a heartfelt gift.

French kisses where they trace every tooth with their tongues as though trying to memorize them.

Laying a gentle kiss to the back of the other’s hand.

A kiss that lasts so long, they are sharing each other’s breaths.

A hello/good-bye kiss that is given without thinking - where neither person thinks twice about it.

Morning kisses that are exchanged before either person opens their eyes, kissing blindly until their lips meet in a blissful encounter.

Sneaking away to a hidden corner to share a secretive kiss.

Butterfly kisses against the other’s cheeks.

A kiss so desperate that the two wind around each other, refusing to let go until they are finished.

A fierce kiss that ends with a bite on the lip, soothing it with a lick.

One person pouting, only to have it removed by a kiss from the other person.

Tucking their hands beneath the other person’s shirt, just to watch them break the kiss and gasp in surprise at the sensation of cold/warm hands on their skin.

Teasing kisses where one person blows air into the other’s mouth and runs away.

One person stopping a kiss to ask “Do you want to do this?”, only to have the other person answer with a deeper, more passionate kiss.

Kissing in a stairwell, giving them an artificial height difference.

A chaste kiss given to each other because they are in mixed company.

A kiss that is leading to more, but is interrupted by a third party.

A kiss that tastes of the food/dessert they are eating.

Deep kisses where they have their hands tangled in each other’s hair to pull them closer.

Wet kisses after finding refuge from the rain.

Brushing a kiss along the shell of the other person’s ear.

Kisses exchanged while one person sits on the other’s lap.

One person tracing the other’s lips with a fingertip until they can’t resist any longer, tilting their chin towards them for a kiss.

Staring at each other’s lips for a moment before moving closer, as if drawn together by some unseen force.

Weak, sweaty kisses because it’s unbearably hot.

Pulling away from a kiss, whispering words of love against each other’s lips.

A kiss so passionate, so perfect - that after they part, neither person can open their eyes for a few moments afterwards.

An unexpected kiss that shocks the one receiving it.

Kisses that start on their fingers and run up their arm, eventually ending on their lips.

An awkward kiss given after a first date.

Starting with eskimo kisses before moving on to soft kisses.

Cleaning the other person’s lips with a lick and a kiss.

Whispering “I love you” before a chaste, delicate kiss.

Kissing tears from the other’s face.

A gentle kiss that quickly descends into passion, with little regard for what’s going on around them.

Kisses shared under an umbrella.

Distracting kisses from someone that are meant to stop the other person from finishing their work, and give them kisses instead.

A kiss pressed to the top of the head.

Tentative kisses given in the dark.

Kisses exchanged as they move around, hitting the edges of tables or nearly tripping over things on the floor before making it to the sofa, or bed.

A lingering kiss before a long trip apart.

A kiss paired with a tight hug, knocking the breath out of the person being hugged.

One person has to bend down in order to kiss their partner, who is standing on their tip-toes to reach their partner’s.

Short and sweet kiss after meeting up for a date.

A kiss, followed by more that trail down the jaw and neck.

[astreblu]

“All the time I kept you out of my poems, you found a way into my body instead. Instead of your becoming another word for dove or wrist bone, owl or stone, you’ve become the impulse that has me raise cairns to mark my way. You’re what all verbs traverse, a fuse for the urge to look at what I can’t see within what I can; also the stillness inside me as wind-riven leaves are driven over the roof shingles into the night. Kindled by earth and sky, you’re the touch of a tongue on my skin, contingent and mortal; and the shy reluctant love of faithfulness to what I feel when at times I think there are no gods. You are in me what is crucial and crucible when the soul, in its root-fire, lasers and welds each fissure and craze line of my loving elusive, if pervasive, you. How stark it is to be alive– and, although absence is the form you take in what we call the world, how durable …”

— Margaret Gibson, “Not to Remain Altogether Silent,” Not Hearing the Wood Thrush (Louisiana State University Press, 2018)

[astreblu]

“All the time I kept you out of my poems, you found a way into my body instead. Instead of your becoming another word for dove or wrist bone, owl or stone, you’ve become the impulse that has me raise cairns to mark my way. You’re what all verbs traverse, a fuse for the urge to look at what I can’t see within what I can; also the stillness inside me as wind-riven leaves are driven over the roof shingles into the night. Kindled by earth and sky, you’re the touch of a tongue on my skin, contingent and mortal; and the shy reluctant love of faithfulness to what I feel when at times I think there are no gods. You are in me what is crucial and crucible when the soul, in its root-fire, lasers and welds each fissure and craze line of my loving elusive, if pervasive, you. How stark it is to be alive– and, although absence is the form you take in what we call the world, how durable …”

— Margaret Gibson, “Not to Remain Altogether Silent,” Not Hearing the Wood Thrush (Louisiana State University Press, 2018)

[astreblu]

Oscar Wilde Quotes I Geek Over

Everything in the world is about sex except sex.  Sex is about power.

The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.

I can resist everything except temptation.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.