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klaineaddictsfanficrecs · 3 months

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how to describe despair in writing

Despair is a visceral and crushing emotion—one that echoes through the pages of a story, gripping readers with its raw intensity. It is more than just a feeling; it’s an abyss that characters fall into, a shadow that colours their every action and decision with hues of hopelessness and loss.

Behaviour

Neglecting personal care or obligations.

A lack of motivation or interest in activities they once enjoyed.

Withdrawing from social situations or avoiding company.

Engaging in self-destructive actions or habits.

Consistent signs of fatigue or lethargy.

Frequent emotional outbursts or mood swings.

An inability to concentrate or focus on tasks.

Indecisive, even on trivial matters.

Focusing on negative thoughts.

Displaying a loss of hope or a sense of defeat.

Interactions

Avoiding physical or eye contact with others.

Short-tempered and easily irritated.tempered

Speaking in monosyllables or giving terse responses.

A sense of indifference or apathy toward others’ concerns.

Struggling to express themselves or to articulate their feelings.

Misinterpreting others’ intentions or words negatively.

Isolating themselves despite offers of help or companionship.

Being unresponsive to attempts at humour or light-heartedness.

Blaming others or external circumstances for their despair.

Seeking out enablers or situations that validate their mindset.

Body language

Slumped shoulders or a consistently bowed head.

Averted gaze or blank stares into the distance.

Fidgeting, such as wringing hands or picking at skin.

Slow, dragging movements or a lack of coordination.

Heavy sighing or audible breaths.

Neglecting personal space or boundaries.

Minimal gestures or lifeless posture.

Clenched fists or jaw during moments of heightened emotion.

Visible trembling or shaking due to emotional strain.

A general lack of energy or life in physical presence.

Attitude

Pessimism towards the future.

Cynicism about intentions, whether their own or others’.

Resignation, believing that effort will not change their situation.

Indifference to opportunities or choices presented to them.

A sense of helplessness or powerlessness in all scenarios.

Self-deprecation and a tendency to dismiss their own value.

An overwhelming sense of guilt or responsibility for past events.

A fixation on the negative aspects of every situation.

An inability to accept comfort or positive feedback.

Believing they are a burden to others.

Positive Story Outcomes

An epiphany or realisation that sparks a desire for change.

A gesture of kindness from another character that provides a glimmer of hope.

The discovery of an inner strength or previously untapped resource.

A serendipitous event that offers a new perspective or opportunity.

The formation of a supportive relationship or friendship.

Minor victories or achievements that build self-confidence.

Learning a valuable lesson through hardship.

Developing empathy for others going through similar experiences.

Finding purpose in aiding others, easing their own despair.

An eventual embrace of vulnerability, leading to healing and growth.

Negative Story Outcomes

A surrender with long-lasting consequences.

The breakdown of important relationships.

A significant loss incurred because of inaction or apathy.

Descent into a more self-destructive or reckless lifestyle.

The solidification of a character’s role as an antagonist.

A missed opportunity for redemption or improvement.

A worsening of the character’s situation, potentially affecting others.

The development of a trait or flaw that hinders future happiness or success.

A downfall that provides a cautionary tale within the narrative.

A tragic ending that leaves a profound impact on the reader and other characters.

Helpful Vocabulary

Desolate

Forlorn

Wretched

Crestfallen

Anguished

Dolorous

Bereft

Hollow

Numb

Morose

Sullen

Bleak

Languish

Melancholy

Hopeless

Despondent

Dejected

Heartbroken

Miserable

Pained

Woeful

Eclipsed

Defeated

Overwhelmed

Grief-stricken

Tormented

Disconsolate

Listless

Oppressed

Despairing

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klaineaddictsfanficrecs · 3 months

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Hi, I was wondering if you know any multi chapter asexual or demisexual klaine fanfiction? I've already read two on ao3 I thought maybe you know more! Thanks

Ace of Diamonds, King of Hearts by BlainelovesKurt

Blaine Anderson knew his wasn’t normal when he was 11. It took him a little while to realize how different that was. Kurt Hummel was never what anyone expected. With Blaine, Kurt would learn even more about why that was. *Finn Hudson is a somewhat common character later in the fic

Note: Part 1 of Ace and his King series

These two are one shots:

Identity by BlainelovesKurt

Summary: Kurt makes a realization about himself after a fight with Adam. Jerk/‘nice guy’!Adam. Klaine.

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Revelation by smilexdarling

Tumblr is actually a pretty great place to learn more about yourself. This is Kurt’s experience with that.

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I also found 8 demisexual!Kurt on AO3, one demisexual!Blaine one shot, and 12 asexual fics. Enjoy! ~Lynne

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klaineaddictsfanficrecs · 3 months

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I realised recently that I feel weird if i type too much dialogue without any narration, perhaps because I don't see it often. How should one break up a long monologue in a case like this, where one character has a lot to say?

Breaking Up Character Monologue

Stories need to have a relative balance of exposition (explaining things), dialogue (characters talking), and action (things happening.)

To break up a long character monologue, you can do the following:

-- have character pause periodically as other characters interrupt, ask questions or provide input.

-- have character pause periodically to allow for exposition in the way of mentally exploring their thoughts and feelings about what they're saying, and processing/exploring other character reactions/visual cues that clue the character in about what they are thinking/feeling about what they're saying.

-- pauses to allow for environmental interruptions. For example, let's say your character is delivering a motivational monologue ahead of a big battle. Perhaps there is a pause as another infantry parades past, or during the test fire of a cannon or trebuchet. Or, maybe your character is delivering a monologue on a busy street corner and has to pause every time a loud motorcycle, heavy truck, or car blasting music drives by.

-- pauses to physically engage with the environment and/or other characters. For example, maybe your character pauses in their monologue to inspect their horse and make sure their gear is all set. Maybe they stop to examine the map table and move a few pieces around to illustrate a point. Or maybe they walk over to a street light that is plastered over with flyers and tear one off to hold up as an example of something that's part of their monologue.

Using a combination of these methods help to break up the monologue and also help keep the reader rooted in the setting, as well as remind the reader of the other characters present.

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Could you maybe write some prompts for portraying an unreliable narrator?

How to Write an Unreliable Narrator

-> 8 Tips to Writing Unreliable Narrators - Writer's Digest

make them a liar. Have them commit their faults outright, contradict themselves in the narrative, prove them to be a liar by their actions, have them hint that they know more than they're telling, reveal the truth a little later than they should, or have gaps in their memory.

shift their motives. Give your character conflicting desires and changing drives. Keep your reader guessing about their true mindset. (Are they in love with Character B? Or are they obsessed with Character B? Do they want to help B, or do they want to harm B?)

make them more clever than they appear. Have your reader believe your character is innocent and incapable of cunning and calculating schemes. Maybe they appear innocent and naive to the reader, and only later it is revealed that their childish actions have purpose.

use your secondary characters. Have them catch your narrator in lie, reveal that they are a victim of your narrator's lie, reveal a truth that the narrator has yet to share with the reader. How they treat the narrator can also show their unreliability. Sharing personal histories with the narrator may expose a side to the narrator that the reader hasn't seen.

add an unpredictable act. When a calm, thoughtful, innocent character suddenly does something out of character and a little unhinged, they become unreliable. (ex: a grieving woman suddenly throws all of her husband's belongings in the lake.)

4 Types of Unreliable Narrators:

-> What Is an Unreliable Narrator? - MasterClass

Picaro. The picaro is a character who has a knack for exaggerating.

Madman. The madman is unreliable because they are mentally detached from reality.

Naif. The naif’s narrative abilities are impacted by inexperience or age.

Liar. The liar is the most deliberate of all the unreliable narrators. The character fabricates stories, often to paint a better picture of themselves or achieve a desired outcome.

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50 Questions For Your Characters

What motivates your character?

How does the public view them? (Doesn't have to be anything major, it could be classmates, friends, strangers in the park, etc.)

Is your character an optimist or pessimist?

Does your character care about their reputation and/or how others perceive them?

Is your character more of a family or friends person?

What, if anything, sticks out about their appearance?

Is your character good with kids?

What are some internal obstacles that your character has to overcome?

What emotion does your character feel most frequently?

If your character is an antagonist or something of the like, do they self-justify their actions? If so, how?

What events in their past helped shape and influence them into who they are today?

What are some of your character's pet peeves?

Who is the closest person to your character?

How did they become so close?

What habits does your character have?

What is your character's relationship with their family?

Overall, is there anything special or peculiar about your character compared to others in your story?

Who/what comforts your character?

Summarize your character's goals in one sentence.

Who's in the way of those goals?

What is your character's relationship with their emotions?

What regrets do they have, if any? (From any part of the story, not just exposition.)

If your character is at a loud, people-filled party, how would they act?

From childhood to their current age, how has your character changed?

What is the main setting of your story and how does it impact your character?

What are the top three most distinguishable personality traits of your character?

How does your character view themselves? (Expectations, intelligence, confidence, self-belief, etc.)

What emotion is the most unfamiliar to your character and how do they deal with it?

What are the three things that your character values most?

Is your character hiding something from other people, if so, what?

What genre of music does/would your character love?

How does your character view their past?

What are three positive traits that your character has?

What are three negative traits that your character has?

Imagine the ideal home for your character. Where would it be located? What type of housing would it be? Who/what would be there?

What are the things that make your character enter a full rage/cold mode? (Depends on their character.)

What does your character want to change about themselves?

Someone your character dislikes goes up to them and confesses. How does your character react? (Doesn't have to be a rejection.)

What does your character have yet to realize about themselves?

Is your character good at time-management and responsible?

What kind of clothes does your character wear?

What is one thing that your character dislikes/wants to change about themselves? ("Nothing" is also a valid answer.)

What does your character see as the greatest injustice?

What does your character fear?

On a scale from 1-10, how intelligent is your character? (1 being incredibly stupid with almost no knowledge of the world, and 10 literally being Light Yagami. If you don't get it, that's on you lol; but it's basically having over 200 IQ.)

Does your character specialize or have remarkable talent in anything? If so, what is it?

In a group setting, what role would your character have? Leader, co-leader, follower, or outsider?

What event in your story altered your character the most?

In the end, what is your character grateful for?

Why did you choose to use this character to answer these questions?

Happy writing~

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Let’s add a view from the front from this scene. Gorgeous

For the record, Blaine has an awesome body…

#blaine anderson #darren criss

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For the record, Blaine has an awesome body…

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Ahem-

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"shut up, stop talking."

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Alex moves to stand over him, looking down at that soft pink mouth. He feels himself standing at a very tall, very dangerous precipice, with no intention of backing away.

↳ for @nelsonnicholas @sunshinestrand

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Fic: Just Between Us, Do You Remember It?

He sat alone at a table in a quaint, little coffee shop in the city. He chose this shop, because he knew that it was never particularly crowded. He was going to need every ounce of privacy that he could get.

He was well over halfway through his first cup of coffee when a voice requested his attention — a voice that he was all too familiar with.

“Y’know, I’m honestly surprised you were willing to meet with me.”

Kurt turned, taking in a figure that he had not seen organically in just over three years. Even then, something about looking at the older man made his heart skip in ways that he did not want to think about.

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Kurt shivered. He was terrified. The first reviews of Wicked were released today, and he had never felt like he was going to cry and vomit at the same time. Suddenly, a familiar hand squeezed his. Blaine draped his other arm over his shoulder and pulled him closer.

“It’s going to be ok. Whatever it says, you were incredible last night,” Blaine said, cupping Kurt’s face and lightly kissing his lips . “Absolutely breathtaking. I was so happy to be with you, on stage and afterward. Seeing you perform, embodying such a strong character, it reinforced everything I saw that first day at your auditions. You are the most moral, compassionate person I've ever met, and I was blown away by the rawness and honesty I saw you show a room full of strangers. I knew then that you were my Elphaba.”

Kurt giggled and returned Blaine’s kiss, this one with more heat. "I knew that you were my Fiyero too. The very first time I saw you after you dropped that couch on Sam.”

"I truly mean it. You gave Idina a run for her money. You were brilliant," Blaine whispered in Kurt's ear as he kissed that spot that he had recently discovered drove him wild.

“Flattery will get you everywhere, Blaine."

“No, it will get you sidelined by Fake Boobs over there for a few performances if I ever walk in on you two giving each other blowjobs on company time again,” April blurted. Kurt’s cheeks flushed red as Blaine said something that sounded like ‘so worth it,’ and chuckled as he kissed Kurt’s cheek and pulled back a little.

“Oh please, like we never got busy on company time?” Cooper laughed. “Actually, I think that’s the only time we ever fooled around.”

“Shut up, Mr. Hollywood and read the damn review or I’ll…”

“You’ll what?” Cooper smirked. “Fire me? I’m here for Blaine and Rachel, and if it gets rave reviews, to take half the credit.”

“Oh, for fuck’s sake, give me the damn paper,” Santana said, jerking the paper from Cooper’s hands. “I doubt they even said anything about my performance so I’m here for the shots at Hobbit,” she said, fiercely flipping past the news and sports pages until she finally found the page she was looking for. It turned out that Rachel did, in fact, run off an actress, the one playing Boq. Santana stepped in to play a genderbent version of the role for the premiere.

“Well, in case they don’t, you were great,” Kurt said with a smile.

“Thank you,” Santana said sincerely. Just for that, I’m skipping to what they said about you first.”

“I started the show, so you have to start with me,” Rachel protested loudly, grabbing for the paper.

“But since this show was not about you…” Santana started, but the paper was swiftly jerked from both of their hands by April Rhodes herself.

“Let’s get on with it. If it’s good, I got a celebration to start that ain’t appropriate here in the streets, and if it’s bad, I don’t wanna get arrested for being drunk and disorderly on the side of the road. Again,” April blurted. “Ok, ok.” April started reading the review. “ So Wicked is a beloved production on Broadway, so it would be hard to screw up such a beloved story, but I have to admit that under the direction of April Rhodes… I’m just going to skip this part and get to the good stuff, blah, blah, blah, here we go. This genderbent version could’ve been a disaster. They didn’t fully commit to the idea since Glinda was played by a woman, the Tony award winning actress, Rachel Berry. She was perfect for the self-indulged, spoiled Glinda because I’m pretty sure she was just playing herself,”

“Hey!” Rachel whined.

“The man’s not wrong,” Kurt stage whispered to Blaine, who smiled and squeezed Kurt’s shoulder.

April continued.

The cast was good, although not as good as the original. The problem with a rebooted show that is beloved as much as this one is, is that the actors and actresses have to find a way to make the characters their own. Although not all of them were successful with this, I believe that there were two actors who were able to breathe new life into the show. I’m referring to Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel, who protrayed Fiyero and Elphaba respectively.

Although both actors are new to Broadway, I believe this won’t be the last time we see their names in lights. Their chemistry was off the charts. I was disappointed that there wasn’t a cast album to purchase because I literally had chills when Mr. Hummel and Mr. Anderson sang ‘As Long as You’re Mine.’ I believed that those two truly were in love as they sang the duet.

As for Blaine Anderson, I have to admit that when I realized I was watching Cooper Anderson’s younger brother, I was prepared with my noise-canceling earbuds, with the elder’s tendency to scream his lines. I was pleasantly surprised with the sincerity and depth Blaine gave this supporting role. His vocals were immaculate. I was saddened that Blaine didn’t have more songs in which to lend his voice to. I truly believe that Blaine Anderson will have a much deeper impact on Broadway than the elder Anderson had.

"Hey," Cooper nearly shouted."

"Sucks doesn't it," Rachel pouted.

"Shhhh. Go on, April," Kurt said.

April continued. "As for Kurt Hummel, the star of the story, he had massive shoes to fill as the first male Elphaba. Not only did he fill them, but he strutted in them for the whole audience to see. If tonight is anything to go by, my prediction is that this talented young man will be holding a statue on Broadway’s biggest night because I could not take my eyes off him every time he was on stage. April Rhodes, bravo! You certainly found a star in Kurt Hummel."

I have already arranged to attend this show again again in its short run, although I hope they will extend this production so that the masses will have the opportunity to see it. It’s not the first revival of this show, but it will certainly be the one I remember when it's brought up in conversation. I will be rooting for the moment when the big award night rolls around and they get the recognition they deserve,” April finished. “Well damn! I only read all that because I saw my lil’ ol’ name at the bottom. They barely mentioned me.”

Before Kurt even knew what hit him, he was scooped into Blaine’s embrace. Blaine kissed him fiercely as Rachel and Santana fought over the paper April now seemed bored with so that they could read the part April skipped over. April, who had actually been sober for eight days, pulled a flask from her cleavage and didn’t even take a breath as she guzzled the liquid down her throat. None of that mattered to Kurt. The show was considered a success, at least by the New York Times, and he was going to celebrate with the love of his life. He could read the other reviews later.

Kurt pulled back from Blaine, who whimpered a little when he was left wanting more.

“I wasn’t ready for that to be over yet,” Blaine pouted.

“Me neither, but I need you to know that I love you.” Kurt smiled, his eyes a little wet with tears of joy. “I love you so much.”

Blaine smiled. “I love you too. He laughed when he saw Rachel and Santana rip the paper in half and grabbed the New York Post. “Some people don’t know how to celebrate.”

“Oh honey, I do, and we haven’t even begun celebrating yet,” Kurt teased, giving Blaine a quick, but passionate kiss. “But my plans for you will not pan out well on the side of the street.”

“Then take me to your place,” Blaine whispered seductively in Kurt’s ear.

“Let’s get out of here,” Kurt said, taking Blaine’s hand and leading him back to his apartment.

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“HARDER KURT! FUCK ME HARDER! I"M SO CLOSE!”

“OH HELL NO!” Mercedes yelled when she heard the noises coming from the apartment below them. “They had to come back here so we could hear their debauchery?”

“It’s kinda hot, actually,” Sam winked at her suggestively.

“It makes sense why white boy believed you were gay,” Mercedes replied, rolling her eyes at her fiancé. “But they do sound hot, if it wasn’t CONSTANT. Thank the lord they take it to Blaine’s apartment sometimes. She laughed, grabbed the broom, flipped it handle up and rammed it into the floor. “GIVE IT A REST, WILL YOU!” She yelled, leaning the broom against the wall.

“JUST BECAUSE YOU AREN’T GETTING ANY DOESN’T MEAN WE SHOULD ABSTAIN!” Kurt called back. “So tight for me, Blaine!”

Sam laughed and called back. “USE PROTECTION BOYS!”

“Holy hell,” Mercedes sighed, shaking her head as she sunk onto the couch. “We need to move.”

“Actually, they need to move, which is why if Kurt says yes tonight, they will.”

"YES KURT! OH GOD, YES! I"M COMING! SHIT!" Blaine hollered.

“Yes to what? Is our boy proposing? It’s only been six weeks,” Mercedes blurted.

“Blaine’s gonna ask him to move in.”

“WAIT? REALLY? BLAINE’S GOING TO ASK KURT TO MOVE IN WITH HIM?” Mercedes nearly screamed. “OH MY GOD!”

“OH MY GOD! YES! BLAINE! I WILL!” Kurt cried hysterically.

“THANKS ALOT YOU BLABBERMOUTHS!” Blaine called.

“HE SAID YES SO YOU’RE WELCOME!” Mercedes shouted back.

“Hell, we’re all going to get evicted if you don’t quit shouting back and forth with them through the ceiling.” Sam sighed, shaking his head. “I’m happy for them though. They’ve been good for each other, and Kurt’s a good neighbor. He’s usually calm and quiet.”

“OH MY GOD, YES! I LOVE YOUR TONGUE, BABY! FUCK ME WITH IT GOOD!”

“OH, YOU BOYS IS NASTY!” Mercedes hollered back. “Come on,” she said, grabbing Sam’s hand and pulling him to his feet. We’re going somewhere. Anywhere but here for a couple of hours. “AND THEN, WE’LL COME BACK AND HELP THEM PACK ‘CUZ THEY GOTS TO GO!”

*****

“So, was what Mercedes said true? Do you really want to try living together?” Kurt asked as he carded his fingers through Blaine’s curls. They were lying in Kurt’s bed, with only a thin sheet loosely covering them as the lights from the street trickled in through the curtains.

“Hell yes,” Blaine said simply, kissing Kurt’s forehead.

Kurt raised his head and turned to face Blaine. “Do you think it’s too soon?” Kurt asked.

“No. But if you want to wait until we’ve been together a little longer, I understand.”

“I don’t,” Kurt replied simply, leaning in to kiss Blaine softly on his lips. “I don’t want to be away from you when I can avoid it.”

“It’d be okay though. Either way, I’ll be happy. ‘As long as you’re mine,’” Blaine almost singsonged, returning the kiss.

“I’m totally yours, you cheeseball,” Kurt laughed, booping him on the nose. “Wait, you have another room, right? Because your closet is kinda small.”

“I’d convert the other bedroom to a closet if that’s what it takes for you to be happy. Actually, I think that’s what it was originally,” Blaine chuckled. “And you act like you aren’t just as big a cheeseball as me.”

“True, but right now, we are dirty, dirty cheeseballs.” Kurt said, pulling him up out of the bed. “We need to go shower and then I’m gonna kick your ass in 'Just Dance.'

“You wish,” Blaine challenged. “You haven’t seen my rendition of ‘You Should Be Dancin’ yet.”

“And you haven’t seen my version of ‘Single Ladies’. You better bring it.”

“I fully intend to,” Blaine chuckled as he grabbed a couple of condoms and a bottle of lube. Unbeknownst to Kurt, Mercedes had already showed him a video of the routine, and he wanted to be ready. “Hey, Kurt. Do you still have the leotard?”

“You know about the leotard?”

“Um, Mercedes showed me a video. Who would’ve ever guessed that Sam’s Mercedes was the same Mercedes you went to high school with?” Blaine laughed.

“Ugh, I wanted to surprise you,” Kurt pouted playfully.

“You do, all the time. You’re the most unpredictable man I’ve ever met. You always zig when I think you’re going to zag and I really love that about you.”

“I love you too, Blaine,” he said sweetly, but then his hand landed in a loud plop on Blaine’s bare ass. “But let’s get out of the shower. If I can’t shock you with Beyonce, I can show you my Gaga impression.”

“Saw that one too, but I’d rather see it live, in person, and naked.” Blaine laughed, waggling his eyebrows at his boyfriend.

“As you wish,” Kurt said as he grabbed Blaine’s hand and led him toward the shower.

THE END

Thanks to Ericdooley for looking over this. I also want to thank any of you who commented, shared, left kudos, or recommended this story. It's been a blast.

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