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just here to say that the fastpass has me going BONKERS. i cannot stop vibrating . GOD. absolutely stunned. i love it.

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Fellow William analyst, greetings! I hope you are well, I hope you don't mind a question/ask.

I am curious about your thoughts on the lack of reaction we see of Will at the "one life" reveal at the dinner scene, if you haven't already shared your thoughts before! We know Annabel wasn't shocked, but what about Will?

It took me longer to answer than I thought, sorry

I'm not sure I can say anything new, but yes, it's pretty damn suspicious. The composition of the frame stylized as broken glass, makes it easy to draw Will with everyone, and a frame later we see him with other panicking students, so RnF didn't show his reaction quite intentionally.

But I also want to talk about his behavior further. In the next episode, Will doesn't behave the way you expect him to. Given his weak-willed personality, it seems like he should be scared and overwhelmed by the prospect of a survival game (like Morella for example) but he's confused at best, and moreover, confused by everyone else's reactions. He even tries to justify the deans, basically gaslighting the rest of the students.

Will is not afraid, but he does not understand why others are. I have only two possible explanations: either he knew, or he just doesn't care, just like Annabel. Or maybe both.

Maybe he has played these games before. Maybe he doesn't plan to fight for a second life (at least not in Nevermore, again just like Annabel). Maybe because he is somehow connected with the academic staff with all his doll aesthetic, there is no second life for him in general, he just works there. There are many options, but here I would prefer to focus on his parallels with Annabel - two characters whose reactions we don't see in this frame.

This is actually not the only scene where they are absent, contrary to common sense. In episode 6 we see the merit board for the first time. Most of the names on it are blurred, but some can be distinguished. Among them are Lenore, Annabel, Duke, Morella, Ada, Prospero and Will. All of them, except Annabel and Will, are present in the room at this moment.

I wouldn't have paid much attention to this scene if it weren't for Prospero. Why is he there? He doesn't speak a single line, and we haven't been introduced to him as a character yet. His presence here is useless. So maybe the idea really was for all the characters whose names were visible on the board to be in the scene(or at least have already been introduced, like Annabel).

So what about Will? My main problem with shapeshifter characters is that they can be anyone, anywhere, at any point in the story. Especially if they can also create their own copies. He could have already been introduced and we just didn't notice.

Now let's talk about the games these kids love to play so much. We know that Annabel is a talented chess player, and Montresor constantly uses card game slang. But did you know that it was William Wilson from Poe's original story who was a cardsharper? I just think it's such an interesting detail. Nevermore`s Will has never been seen like this, but considering how much of a board game aesthetic this webtoon has, I think it's important to note this.

And finally, there is a similarity that also makes them very different: both Annabel and Will have ribbons as an essential symbol, but it has a completely opposite meaning for each of them. For Annabel, the ribbons are a symbol of madness, fear, and perhaps her golden cage. It appears in her hallucinations after Lenore's fake death, as well as when Ada shows her her main fear.

Will, on the other hand? The ribbons are his weapon. He uses them to tangle other people. Curious, although his spectre is obviously a marionette, he doesn't have a control bar for strings, he controls the strings himself (not always successful but still).

No matter how weak-willed Will is, he's the only one in Annabel's group who isn't influenced by her. She blackmails Montresor, Prospero respects her as a leader and friend, Ada admires and envies her. But she doesn't have anything on Will. In the chess allegory, he will obviously be a pawn (and I`ll write a whole post about it, I swear), but not Annabel's pawn. I have an idea that sooner or later, Montresor will think of using Will to find dirt on Annabel in revenge. After all, given their spectre abilities, it's easier for them to find out lenabel's secret.

So, let's summarize what we found. Absolutely nothing. This post turned out to be longer than I had planned, because I was a little carried away, but I hope you found something interesting for yourself in this stream of thoughts.

Here, take funny little Will everyone. He deserves to be noticed.

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S2 releases in almost 5 ish hours! And of course that means analysis and me screaming will come along with it.

Note: I am a patron and a fast passer. I will NOT be making posts about fast pass episodes until they become free!

I will see you all very soon :)

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I gave it a few days so now it’s time to make an ending post!

Thank you all so much for participating in the Nevermore Secret Santa! Unfortunately, there were some scenarios in which people did not receive gifts due to their secret santa not posting. These people will be blacklisted for next year. You had a little over a month to do this, and YOU signed up!

If you’re one of the people that didn’t receive anything, I am genuinely so sorry. I reached out to people who didn’t send their gifts and will continue to. A late one is better than nothing at all. To everyone that did do theirs on time: thank you!

Despite the bumps, this will happen again next year. I will also be implementing slight changes to make things go smoother (for example: making it a requirement to have your DMs open because I could NOT reach certain people for days)

Happy holidays :)

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ONE MORE DAY!!!

Or maybe it is the day for you. But as of my timezone, EST, you still have a bit.

Wrap up those finishing touches on the gifts! I’m so excited to everyone’s stuff. And don’t forget to use the tag, #NevermoreSS24 when you post!

We’re in the final stretch guys. Good luck!

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13 days!!!

13 days until Christmas! Get those Secret Santa’s ready!!!

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One Month Left!

Today is November 25th! You have until December 25th to get your gifts ready! Feel free to send/post them whenever it becomes Christmas Day in your timezone! Very excited to see what you guys made!!

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Looking at Prospero's Spectre (+Other things)

So I've been looking back a bit in preparation for the eventual season two. I noticed some things about Prospero's spectre design that have me (over) thinking a little.

The hourglass: I read "The Masque of the Red Death". The fictional disease in the story has people succumbing in just a half hour. Is whatever he was trying to cure in life also a fast acting disease? (Yes, I am under the assumption he was trying to cure something.) Or maybe it is just supposed to represent the time someone has as they slowly deteriorate? I read that plague doctors had to quarantine themselves after treating a patient. A long one. Perhaps the hourglass represents that time; the agonizing wait before he can continue his duties, or to see anyone at all. He may enjoy solitude, but too much of it can have a horrible affect on you. And the wings. They seem a bit...skeletal. My first thought was featherless wings or like fallen aasimar sort of wings. As if an angel fell. Perhaps he was considered an angel; a miracle. He worked so hard and helped so many people. Losing a doctor during this time probably felt like losing so much hope. I don't wanna point out anything specific buuuut... *coughs*

Not the same wings, obviously...but I still thought of them. Speaking of the logo...hear me out. The heart represents Annabel. It looks eerily similar to her spectre's chest crystal. The wings could represent the Raven, but I think it represents Lenore/her eventual spectre. Speaking of that; I have a couple of thoughts. - Lady in Red would be interesting to contrast with Annabel, but I do have a feeling her spectre will be raven related. - Maybe Valravn inspired? Or a phoenix. Bc bird + fire. I need to think on it more.

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we did it!

everyone has officially gotten their assignments for the secret santa!! good luck!

don’t forget to tag your recipient on December 25th when you post their gift! And use the hashtag #NevermoreSS24 so we have them all compiled somewhere to look back on!

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the day is almost over!! I still have not been able to contact @not-that-other-lys , @tuertonproprelapin , and @squish-bird . Everyone else I have managed to find but are awaiting answers / special circumstances. If anyone is moots with them please let them know I need their dms open! It won't let me @ some accounts either!

Reminder for Secret Santa!!

Please open your DMs!! I am struggling to contact a few people. I have attempted to friend request some of you on Discord. And please tell me if you changed your username, I have run into that problem as well! @squish-bird @shak-a-lak-a-boom-boom @tuertonproprelapin @not-that-other-lys

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@eloquentteagoblin

Alright, EVERYONE has gotten their assignments with the exception of seven people. I either cannot Dm them on tumblr or am waiting on them to accept my discord friend request! Two of these people do not have Discord, so I have no choice but to reblog something of theirs to ask them to contact me! If anyone knows any of the people I mentioned, please let them know to change their dm settings to open for non mutuals!

Reminder for Secret Santa!!

Please open your DMs!! I am struggling to contact a few people. I have attempted to friend request some of you on Discord. And please tell me if you changed your username, I have run into that problem as well! @squish-bird @shak-a-lak-a-boom-boom @tuertonproprelapin @not-that-other-lys

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Reminder for Secret Santa!!

Please open your DMs!! I am struggling to contact a few people. I have attempted to friend request some of you on Discord. And please tell me if you changed your username, I have run into that problem as well! @squish-bird @shak-a-lak-a-boom-boom @tuertonproprelapin @not-that-other-lys

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SIGNS UP CLOSED

Thank you all so much for signing up for the Nevermore Secret Santa for 2024! We got 42 participants in total, which is HUGE! All throughout November 11th, I will be sending out your assignments through Discord or Tumblr depending on what you put down. You will each get a personalized form with details about who you get and what they might want to see! And when December 25th comes, don't forget to tag any posted gifts with #NevermoreSS24 so we can compile them all in one place! Thank you guys! I will see you Monday!

Nevermore SECRET SANTA 2024

Hello, all! I have decided to host a Secret Santa event for the Nevermore community this year. The year has been full of ups and downs, but now it is time for everyone to come together and have fun :) All the information and rules are in the sign up link down below! The form will be open until November 9th, 11:59 pm EST. Assignments will be handed out on the 11th. All publicly posted gifts on Tumblr when Christmas comes should be tagged with "#NevermoreSS24" so I can see all of them! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns! SIGN UP HERE!

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11 MORE HOURS!!! So excited!!

Nevermore SECRET SANTA 2024

Hello, all! I have decided to host a Secret Santa event for the Nevermore community this year. The year has been full of ups and downs, but now it is time for everyone to come together and have fun :) All the information and rules are in the sign up link down below! The form will be open until November 9th, 11:59 pm EST. Assignments will be handed out on the 11th. All publicly posted gifts on Tumblr when Christmas comes should be tagged with "#NevermoreSS24" so I can see all of them! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns! SIGN UP HERE!

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Hey!! I love your blog ive been stalking it HELP, anyhoww ive been wondering do you have anything you'd like to see in season 2 of Nevermore? :D

thank you anon!! i’ll answer this one out of order because it’s a quick one

- WILL. WILLIAM.

- backstories for literally anyone besides lenore and annabel. love the queens but i want to know the others lore

- more info about theo’s time in nevermore

- pluke

- more insight on montresor’s mindset

- ada or will joining misfits

- misfits splitting bc of a disagreement ?!?

- i wanna see plutos eye

- Lenore spectre!!

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3 more days until the form closes! keep them coming, guys!

Nevermore SECRET SANTA 2024

Hello, all! I have decided to host a Secret Santa event for the Nevermore community this year. The year has been full of ups and downs, but now it is time for everyone to come together and have fun :) All the information and rules are in the sign up link down below! The form will be open until November 9th, 11:59 pm EST. Assignments will be handed out on the 11th. All publicly posted gifts on Tumblr when Christmas comes should be tagged with "#NevermoreSS24" so I can see all of them! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns! SIGN UP HERE!

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the form CLOSED ITSELF?? sometime between yesterday and right now. i have no idea how long it closed itself for. im mega sorry yall its open again LOL