#( h.c. update )

[sunflowerwinds]

this love [h.c] | chapter five

summary: the news of your parents return caused your world to come crashing down. heart heavy and yearning for hazel, the blue eyed woman takes it into her hands to distract you from the world you live in and takes you to what could be your new reality.

pairing: hazel callahan x fem!reader

contains: fluff to the max & time period homophobia

word count: 3.3k

a/n: OH MY GOD. hello everyone. it has been months since my last update. i kid you not i don’t know where this spark of energy to write for these two angels once again. also thank you guys for 2k followers! WHAT THE HELL. i love you all so so much to the bottom of my heart <3

‘this love’ masterlist

To say you were infuriated was an understatement.

The second Isabel had informed you about your parents' early arrival, your skin lit aflame. Hazel had emerged from your bedroom with a worried expression, expecting you to be running down the halls after your friend. You turned to her with hot angry tears in your eyes and her own sharp blue ones softened.

“Princess—” Hazel spoke with a gentle tone but was interrupted by your hushed words.

“They said two months. Hazel, now we don’t even have two weeks.” Your voice wavered as you ran your hands over your face with a shaky breath. “My parents are on their ways back home.”

Hazel’s face broke you. For a split second, her entire face dropped, settling into a frown that you’ve never seen before. Genuine hurt and fear on her face.

It aches you to see her this way.

The next morning, Hazel woke up tangled in your sheets and practically clinging to you. You hadn’t slept for a single second that first night. Your eyes were wide and red-rimmed from both crying and due to lack of sleep.

She stirred in her sleep and you glanced at her relaxed figure. You knew the staff was going to be arriving within the next week to start preparing for the king and queen's arrival. You sit up from the bed, careful of Hazel’s sleeping figure.

You should’ve known better as Hazel woke up seconds after your body left the bed.

“Princess?” Her groggy voice called out.

You freeze in your tracks and blink back heavy tears. Your back was towards her, facing the door.

“Hazel, I’m alright. I’m going to read in the library.” You tell her shakily, hoping she would leave it alone.

The shuffling of the sheets causes you to turn around to face Hazel. Her hair was tossed and her eyes were slightly squinted at you. It made you feel a little better to see her so adorable in the morning. That she cared enough to get out of bed.

“You’re not alright. That’s okay, you know that?” Hazel comes up to you and gently takes your hands in hers.

You avoid her eye line, afraid she could see how afraid you were to lose this once your parents arrived back home.

“I know. I… I don’t want them back. I’ve finally found my happiness without them,” You admit softly, looking up at her for a moment before shyly looking away once again.

“Oh, sweetheart,” Hazel muttered before tugging you into her body and wrapping her arms around your tense figure.

You dropped the ache in your shoulders to wrap your arms around her midsection. You snuggled your face into the crook of her neck, wanting to crawl into her skin to stay there for the rest of your days. That way you wouldn't face the horrors of the reality of who you were.

People would harm you and Hazel for simply being together. For being a sapphic.

“I don’t want to lose you,” you sniffled as you clawed at the cotton undershirt clinging to her toned back.

Hazel releases a shaky breath, her heartbeat picking up in speed. She couldn’t believe you felt so strongly about her.

“You could never lose me,” Hazel whispered into your temple before placing a gentle kiss there.

“You can’t say that. I’m petrified of what my parents will do to you if they find out.” You shake your head, pulling your head out of the crook of her warm neck. “Isabel had told me about a brutal hanging of a man a few kingdoms north that was… a homosexual. They threw tomatoes at his dead body, shouting awful things about how he deserved it simply because he didn’t love a woman.”

Hazel’s stomach, admittedly, churned at the gruesome thought of that happening to either one of them.

“We can’t ever be open with our affections and it hurts me so much, it might kill me.” You sighed out, a frown etched onto your lips.

You never thought you would worry that much about your love life this much. Hazel changed everything.

“How about we go somewhere for a few days? Go and take a breath of fresh air and not waste time thinking about the bad that could come.” Hazel’s hands cup the sides of your hot cheeks, wiping away the few streaks of tears that had left your tired eyes.

“Where?” You ask.

“I wanted to wait until the first month was over but I think you deserve to know about this place.” Hazel grinned softly at you, leaning forward to capture your lips into a gentle kiss.

So, you made your way into the kitchen area to snatch a few fruits and breads for however long the journey could be. Hazel suggested that the two of you could spend three days there, even longer if you desired. You weren't sure what this secret location could contain but Hazel seemed to know a lot more about the kingdom than you.

Well, you guess that’s what came with the freedom of being able to leave your own home whenever you please.

You came back to your bedroom to find Hazel packing a few trousers and shirts into a leather suitcase. Her short hair beautifully fell over her sharp features, sending an electrifying feeling up your spine. The skin underneath your nightgown became warm, borderline hot to the touch.

Curse Hazel’s genetics.

“Princess? Is everything alright?” Hazel glanced up at you, noticing how you were lingering in your doorway instead of stepping into the room.

You were still gripping onto the basket filled with food, feet planted onto the cool floors.

“Yes. Sorry. I forget how distracting you can be,” you tease, a cheeky grin spreading onto your lips.

Hazel’s brows raised, shocked at your sudden bold statement. You took a few steps into the room, eyes widening with want. The hairs on the back of your stand as Hazel meets you in the middle to cup the sides of your face, kissing you with just as much want and desire as you were feeling in your chest.

You can’t help but smile against her gentle lips on yours, your mood skyrocketing. You pulled away after a few seconds of sinking into the kiss to examine her face.

“So you really won’t tell me?” You press once but Hazel merely smacks her lips and shakes her head.

“It’s a surprise. I promise you’ll love it.” Hazel insists as she pecks your lips once more.

She backs away from you to finish packing her clothes and yours. It only took you another half hour to be able to inform Isabel of you and Hazel’s absence. The honey-haired beauty was in her own quarters just an enormous hallway down from your grand room. You knocked on the door and patiently waited for her response.

“Come in!” She called from behind the heavy door.

You push on the wooden door and see her sewing a soft green dress, almost the exact shade as her eyes, with white frilly trimmings on the neckline, end of the skirt, and shoulder straps. She really did have a gift. Her ability to sew such perfect dresses was admirable.

“Oh, hi!” Isabel beamed at you, finishing up the last stitch on the dress before setting it aside on her bed. “Is everything alright?” Isabel’s captivating eyes widened when she noticed that you were stiff in posture.

You nod with a soft laugh. “I’m alright, Bel. I wanted to let you know that Hazel and I are going to be leaving for—”

“Leaving?” She jolts up onto her feet from the seat at the end of her bed with a slight panic in her voice. Her frizzy hair bounces from the sudden jolt in movement as she walks over to frantically take her hands into yours. “If it’s because of what I had told you last night, I’m so incredibly sorry. I didn’t think it would drive you out of the palace.”

Your eyes bulged out of your head at her reaction, nervously laughing at her anxious state.

“Isabel, no. She’s taking me somewhere for a few days to get away for a bit. Not forever.”

For some reason, that felt like a lie. Like it wasn’t a promise you should be making.

“Oh. Okay. Well, you two please be weary and safe. I couldn't bear to think that something could happen to the two of you.” Isabel rubbed her thumbs over your palms, seeming to pass her anxiety through her touch.

“We will. We’ll be back in three days at the very most.” You lie straight through your teeth and it aches at your gums.

Isabel seems to ease a bit once you’ve informed her of what you and Hazel’s plans were. You left her with a bone-crushing hug, waving goodbye as you sped to your bedroom once again. As you leaned against the doorway, you admired Hazel who was bent over, clasping the suitcase closed.

“Do you need any help?” You speak up, folding your hands across the wide space of your soft skirt.

Hazel stood up with a small grin at the sound of your voice, her consciousness at ease.

“I got it, princess. You could get the basket you prepared,” She tilts her head at you, eyes not leaving your own.

You blush at her gaze. She was a sorceress in disguise, you swore it.

“I can do that,” you stated as you made your way over to the woven basket.

Every glance the two of you shared ached every part of your heart. In the refined space of your high-ceiling bedroom, you were able to place lingering kisses and gentle touches on her body. After holding back every fiber of your being back from kissing her until your lips bled, the two of you were able to sneak past the few guards that were beginning to arrive for your parents’ arrival.

You peaked around every stone corner before silently walking to the doors that led to the gravel walkway to the gates. Hazel was rounding the corner of the stables with two fingers hooked onto the reins. You approached them in a hushed manner, whispering gentle words to Peanut as you brushed your hand over his beautiful mane. With a few more quick glances to scan your surrounding area, Hazel helped you up and followed your movements so that the two of you could make this mysterious tret.

There in the clearing behind the beautiful lemon trees was a medium sized cabin with a straw roof and a surrounding fence that was smothered in vines and a variety of flowers that you were sure Hazel could identify. Your eyes widened in awe at the cozy home, your arms tightening around Hazel’s torso due to your growing excitement.

“Where are we?” You question breathlessly.

“My first home,” Hazel replied, equally out of breath.

Your eyebrows shot up into your hairline at her words.

Her first home?

“My father technically owns this land and everything on it. The land is under his name. Lucky for us, it's my name as well,” Hazel cheekily responded, tugging back the reins so Peanut came to a halt just in front of the fence.

You let out a soft sigh, a content smile on your face as you continue to stare at the exterior. Hazel released the reins which caused you to let go of her waist as she was going to get down from her horse. Your eyes follow her lace up boot covered feet, grabbing the leather bit to lead Peanut to the fence to tie him too. You held yourself by the reins, eyes squinting as you peered through the surrounded forest. There hadn’t been people from what you could see; merely miles of green.

Hazel’s soft voice pulled you out of your thoughts.

“Princess?”

You blink and look down at her, a smitten smile on your lips.

“Yes?” You question.

“I’d love to show you around the cabin and the garden in the back,” Hazel put out her hand for you to grasp onto.

You grin as you take her hand in yours, carefully stepping onto Peanut’s stirrups to then put your own booted feet on the fresh grass. Hazel held your waist to keep you steady as you adjusted the skirt portion of your dress. Peanut huffed a bit before Hazel muttered a few words, brushing a hand over his mane.

“He hasn’t been here in quite some time. I think he remembers it,” Hazel spoke up.

Your eyes soften at her words, running your own hand over his back. He seemed to calm down after a few gentle brushes of you and Hazel’s palms. After Hazel had made sure he was safely secure, she took your hand in hers without shame and practically dragged you to the front door of the cabin. You were bouncing on the soles of your boots with excitement to see what was inside such a domestic home.

From underneath her deep, rich blue shirt, she pulled out a key that was hanging on a thin rope around her neck. You watched her carefully slide in the key through the heavy door, listening for the click to signal the door was now unlocked. Almost immediately, you were hit by the faint stench of the old wood wafting into the clean air outside. Hazel lightly coughed as did you at the realization that the home had not been touched in a fairly long amount of time.

Walking into the home with your hand grasped onto Hazel’s slightly rough one, a small living room, no larger than your favorite room in the palace; the library. You were surprised for just a moment to see no family paintings hanging on the walls; something you despise more than anything other than a few other factors from the palace. Though, there was a specific painting that had caught your attention that hung right above the dining area that had collected a few specks of dust from the untouched spade. Hazel seemed to notice your wandering eyes, tugging your arm a bit to motion for you to follow her footsteps over to the painting. Stepping past the log-like footrest in front of the couch and a dining chair, the two of you plant your booted feet right in front of the painting.

”Is this…?” You tilt your head, eyes flickering to the strokes of paint sculpted beautifully on the canvas.

“The bridge.” She confirmed your thoughts. “I wasn’t lying earlier when I said my father would go there to think about my mother. She painted this after he took her there to ask her to be his wife,” Hazel hummed.

Your eyes cloud with guilt and beaded with tears as you remember what you did to that bridge. Something that was so memorable to Hazel’s father was damaged because of you.

“Oh, Hazel, I’m so sorry,” you sigh, a lump forming in your throat.

Hazel turned her neck to stare at your solemn face. She shook her head slowly as she took your free hand in hers.

“It’s okay. I meant that. We can… fix it together one day and make it ours.” Hazel hummed as she stared lovingly into your eyes.

“Ours?” You repeated back to her, loving the way the idea sounded on your tongue.

Hazel nodded to confirm, her smile widening. Her smile lines beautifully indented into her paler cheeks as she released both of your hands to cup the sides of your face. You knew your cheeks were as warm as the heat outside, flushed at Hazel’s touch and sweet promise.

“Everything here could be ours,” Hazel softly assured you.

You glanced at quilted pillows on the couch, the quite large rug that was tucked under the feet of the seating area. You had no idea what you were expecting when you first entered the sweet cottage but something in you felt safe here. Hazel’s thumbs ran over cheeks as she watched your eyes dart to every square inch of the living area.

The idea of being away from all of your troubles back home was inviting but you had no idea what the outcome of it could be; how enraged your father would be knowing you disappeared into the night. He might even be relieved as he saw you as such a burden to the kingdom as a whole. Blinking out of you crowded head, you focused your attention on the one person that did want you around.

“I believe I was promised the garden view,” you hum, your hands reaching to cup over her wrists.

Hazel chuckled at your words, reluctantly releasing the gentle surface of your skin. You follow her through the, just as the rest of the house, small kitchen to the back door. Twisting the knob to the chipping door, you were met with a fresh scent of a mix of florals and greens, reminding you of baths.

Vines of roses twirled around a wooden arch that led down a path of patches of different vegetables and fruit trees. Without realizing, you took a deep breath at the smell of the lemon and orange tree. The sight of every one of your favorite fruits; including some of which you’ve never seen before, had your mouth salivating.

“My father has a green thumb. Thankfully, it was passed down to me as well,” Hazel beamed at how less tense you were here.

“Where did he even get a hold of some of these?” You kneel down into the green grass, touching over the ripe blackberries.

“One of my father’s friends from when he was training to be a knight also works at the ports. They retrieve seeds from all over the world for a variety of fruits and vegetables. He would drop some off every few months. He stopped a year ago because no one had been living here for quite some time.”

“Then how are these so… fresh?” You question in confusion.

“Well, blackberries,” Hazel slightly grunted as she kneeled down right next to you, pointing at the fruit, “usually take two years to grow before they’re ripe and ready to eat. Most of the things in this garden take a few years to be fully grown.”

You feel embarrassment settle within your chest at your lack of knowledge.

“Sorry. I didn’t know,” you brush your flyaways out of your face, sighing to yourself.

Hazel merely placed a kiss on your temple from her crouched position next to you.

“There will be no more apologies from you. I will teach you everything I know,” she wrapped her arm across the length of your back, placing another kiss to your cheek and then the corner of your mouth.

Flushed in every place imaginable, you turn your neck to capture her lips in yours with need. You cup her jaw gently as your lips move against each other, the twittering of unknown birds and Peanut’s huffs making the scene feel all the more domestic. The consequence of getting caught never crossed your mind; Hazel’s gentle tone and touch clouded over the negativity.

“Everything?” You pull away, breathing against her lips.

“Cooking, gardening, building, archery, work on your combat skills as well,” Hazel teased as her nose rubbed against your own.

You crane your neck back to examine her face, jaw dropping in offense.

“You said I had a good punch.”

“While that is true, you need more than just a single punch, princess,” Hazel explains to you.

You hum in disagreement, standing back up onto your feet.

“Maybe combat isn’t meant for me. I’ll have you protect me instead,” you tease, tracing a finger over the underside of her jaw.

Hazel preened under your touch, blue eyes wide with anticipation. She stood up on her feet eagerly, placing her hands on the waist of your everyday dress. It was laughable how much you enjoyed having her hands on you.

“I’ll always protect you. I’m sworn to it.”

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[twintailedsiren]

Scythian Vegetation Goddess

Scythian Vegetation Goddess. Floor mosaic of room E, in the ‘Oikos' (private apartment) of the palace at Aigai, second half of 4th century BC, Vergina, northern Greece. Information from Macedonian Heritage and the University of Bologna.

I found this image while tracking down the references in Footnote 51 in an academic article. I’m not 100 percent this is the image, because the book cited is out of print, in no libraries near me, and doesn’t have the “preview” feature in Google Books.

But I’m fairly certain I have the right image, because the footnote is from this sentence: “Semihuman, semivegetal figures ("plant divinities") winged or not, male or female, appear on various works of art from the second half of the 4th century H.C. on. 51

She’s half human, half vegetation, and like the twin-tailed siren, she holds her tails in her hands. This is one of four mosaics. Like Mistress of the Beasts, her skirt curls up, and she has a basket on her head.

Given the location— northern Greece— and the time period, 4th century BC— I’m thinking she’s an image of the Scythian Vegetation goddess, who’s also linked to the Mistress of the Beasts, both in visually and in meaning. (I haven’t written about the Scythian goddess yet, but I’m planning to. She’s very interesting.)

The original article with Footnote 51:

Themelis, Petros. "Hellenistic Architectural Terracottas from Messene." Hesperia Supplements, vol. 27,1994, pp. 141-398. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1354012. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

51 (1) Mosaic of the Vergina Palace: Petsas 1965, “Mosaics from Pella” pp. 41-42, fig. 7

The source is: Mosaics from Pella By Phōtios Michaēl Petsas · 1963. It’s a book, way out of print. If anyone has access to this book and can look up figure 7, you will be my favourite person.

For large-scale versions of the mosaic, see my post here.

Update: a similar mosaic, from six centuries later, was found in Turkey. See also:

DERWAEL, Stéphanie. “Half-Human Half-Vegetal Hybrids in Eastern Mosaics.” Journal of Mosaic Research, no. 16, 2023, pp. 89–110, https://doi.org/10.26658/jmr.1376718. Dunbabin, Katherine M. D. Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World. Cambridge University Press, 1999. Page 15, fig 14

[hayleethediscolady]

Update: He loved it! So much so, in fact, that he gave me a Clay drawing after class! The art's AMAZING. If he had tumblr (which I'm not too sure of), I would tag him. Love you, BFF Eli. Peace and love. H.C.

[spicebiter]

Reading List (Latest Update April 9, 2025)

The full list of books I'm interested in reading. Spoiler before you open the read-more: This list has 500+ entries so it's a tad long.

I'm pretty much constantly adding things to all of my lists- hence why I'm amending when this was last updated to the title itself- and will update this post anytime I update the wheel I use to randomize my next choice, which usually happens after I've added or subtracted a significant number of options.

Beowulf

Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism; Third Edition

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Watership Down by Richard Adams

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee

Monsieur Proust by Celeste Albaret

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander

Brick Lane by Monica Ali

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

Eva Luna by Isabel Allende

I Am Not Sick I Don’t Need Help! by Xavier Amador, Ph.D

The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders

Andersen’s Fairy Tales by H.C Andersen

The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Animorphs Series by K.A Applegate

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

Salt Slow by Julia Armfield

Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Emma by Jane Austen

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Oracle Night by Paul Auster

Bunny by Mona Awad

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Borderline by Mishell Baker

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

Just Above My Head by James Baldwin

Crash by J.G Ballard

North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud

Cousin Betty by Honore de Balzac

The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker

I’m With the Band by Pamela Des Barres

The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All by Laird Barron

Gateways to Abomination by Matthew M. Bartlett

Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

The Stone in the Skull by Elizabeth Bear

Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter by Simone De Beauvoir

The Second Sex by Simone De Beauvoir

Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett

Art of Fiction by Walter Besant and Henry James

Pushkin; A Biography by T.J Binyon

The Etched City by K.J Bishop

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Out of Africa by Karen Blixen

In the Vanisher’s Palace by Aliette De Bodard

Dandelion Daughter by Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay

Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

The Ends of the World by Peter Brannen

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Slewfoot by Brom

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

Sonnets From The Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner

The Serpent and the Rose by Kathleen Bryan

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry

Notes of a Dirty old Man by Charles Bukowski

Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

Pontypool Changes Everything by Tony Burgess

Song of the Simple Truth by Julia de Burgos

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Gender Trouble by Judith Butler

Parable of the Sower Octavia E. Butler

American Predator by Maureen Callahan

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

A Most Wanted Man by John Le Carre

Through the Woods by Emily Carrol

An Oresteia translated by Anne Carson

Glass, Irony, and God by Anne Carson

The Vorrh by B. Catling

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon

The City of Brass by SA Chakraborty

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Moliere Biography by H.C Chatfield-Taylor

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Journey to the West by Wu Cheng-en

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

The Awakening by Kat Chopin

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

Finna by Nino Cipri

The Divinity Student by Michael Cisco

The Black God’s Drums by P. Djeli Clark

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Parasite by Darcy Coates

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Meaning of Consuelo by Judith Ortiz Cofer

Swimming With Giants by Anne Collet

The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Inherit the Wind by Linda Cushman

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

Dreadnought by April Daniels

The Devourers by Indra Das

Fifth Business by Robertson Davies

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

Bones & All by Camille Deangelis

The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

The Memory Palace by Nate Dimeo

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Possessed by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Escaping Exodus by Nicky Drayden

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III

The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews by Peter Duffy

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Toad by Katherine Dunn

Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn

A Little Bit of Auras by Cassandra Eason

The New Bottoming Book by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy

The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis

I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison

The Collected Stories by Welty Eudora

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Introducing Evolutionary Psychology by Dylan Evans and Oscar Zarate

A Collapse of Horses by Brian Evenson

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane by Henry Farrell

As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

Sanctuary by William Faulkner

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

It Devours! by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor

Time and Again by Jack Finney

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer

Johnny Tremain by Esther Hoskins Forbes

The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford

A Passage to India by E.M Forster

Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox by Forthright

The Diary of Anne Frank

Lies (and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them) by Al Franken

River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey

Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

At Fear’s Altar by Richard Gavin

Count Zero by William Gibson

The Miracle Worker by William Gibson

Neuromancer by William Gibson

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg

The Empress of Forever by Max Gladstone

Dead Souls by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Marathon Man by William Goldman

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Come Closer by Sara Gran

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

My Life in Orange by Tim Guest

The Library of the Unwritten by A.J Hackwith

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall

The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Unless by Carol Shields

City Come A-Walkin’ by John Shirley

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Choosing the Right Study Materials for JEE Main 2025

Selecting appropriate study materials is a critical aspect of JEE Main 2025 preparation. With numerous resources available, students must make informed choices that align with their learning style and academic requirements.

Recommended study resources include:

Standard Textbooks:

NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Reference books by renowned authors like H.C. Verma, R.D. Sharma

Previous years' question paper collections

Online Learning Platforms:

Video lecture series

Interactive learning modules

Comprehensive test series

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about JEE Main 2025, students should visit TMU's official blog.

Key considerations when selecting study materials:

Comprehensive coverage of syllabus

Quality of explanation

Problem-solving approach

Updated content reflecting latest exam patterns

Alignment with individual learning preferences

Additional recommendations:

Consult experienced teachers and mentors

Compare multiple resources

Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote learning

Regularly update study materials to match current exam trends

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oh updates!!! h.c. used me as a reference and he works at my store now :). night shift, and i work 2nd shift so we won't be simultaneous coworkers. and it's still retail yadda yadda but it'll ease the financial strain of existing under capitalism.

as i mentioned in the tags on my prev rb im planning on moving out of my house and into h.c.'s. it's not quite "moving in together" in a nonplatonic sense, i'll just be replacing one of his roommates who's moving out. but half of the reasoning is "if we work shifts that don't overlap we'll never see each other". the other half is roomie's relationship with his fiancée is not healthy and extremely triggering to be witness to.

fiancée contracted walking pneumonia several weeks ago, was prescribed antibiotics for it, and did not finish them. so she's getting sicker again, as is roomie; even though i evaded it to this point i now have a 100.3 degree fever and a dry chest cough ✌️

on the personal mental health note-part of the trigger for my early covid psychosis was living with my mom and watching her fight with my stepdad. he was drinking too much, belligerent, business failing bc of covid, etc.

i can't do that to myself again. even though it sucks, i *need* this job, it's more money than i've ever made anywhere. having psychotic symptoms when everyone was staying inside from a new disease wasn't as disruptive as it would be now. it feels like i'm close to being able to relax a bit w/rt socioeconomic circumstance. (2024 election aside.)

do still have to actually broach the subject with roomie, fiancée, and landlord. don't really know how renegotiating my lease again after we just added a person will go. worth a shot.

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JEE 2025 Preparation Guide: Trends, Changes, and Tips for Success

The path to passing an exam like the JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) is a process that requires determination, planning, and the most up-to-date methods. With JEE 2025 just around the corner, it is essential to be informed about the most recent trends, the most significant changes to the pattern of the test, as well as practical tips for preparing. Whether you're self-studying or attending the best coaching for JEE in Karnataka, this guide will take you through the key aspects to help you prepare for JEE 2025 with confidence, improve your preparation, and get the most out of the available resources.

Understanding Recent Trends in JEE Preparation

JEE is well-known for its changing patterns and increasing attention to conceptual understanding. In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on using skills to solve complex issues rather than simply learning. Aspirants need to be able to comprehend the fundamental concepts of chemistry, physics, and math.

One noteworthy trend is the incorporation of advanced questions into the exam. Abilities such as the questions are designed to test analytical skills, logic, and reasoning, in addition to the capability of connecting concepts. JEE has also seen an increase in questions based on applications that require candidates to apply the concepts they have learned to real-world situations. So, being aware of the fundamental principles when solving application-based questions is crucial for those who want to be a 2025-level aspirant.

Furthermore, numerous leading coaching institutions have changed their teaching methods to incorporate digital tools, including online coaching, video lectures that are interactive, and live classes. As students, you can access a vast range of materials at your fingertips, which makes it much easier to personalize your learning plan and address the areas you are weak.

Exam Pattern and Format Changes

Stages—JEEAlthough JEE's fundamental structure, consisting of two stages—JEE Main and JEE Advanced—remains the same, there have been some recent changes to the question pattern and marking systems. Being aware of these modifications is vital, as they will have a significant impact on your approach to preparation and your ability to manage time throughout the test.

Recent updates include an increase in the number of numerical questions on JEE Main, where students must input their answers with no options. This type of test examines speed and accuracy, which forces students to increase their skills in numerical solving. Furthermore, the marking system has been changing in recent years. For instance, certain sections have no negative marks to encourage taking risks and solving problems. (NTA),Be aware of the most recent announcements made by the NTA National Testing Agency (NTA), and JEE authorities will assist you in adjusting to any changes prior to the test.

Additionally, since JEE is moving towards an application-focused approach, it is recommended to concentrate on understanding complicated subjects rather than merely simply memorising the details. For topics such as electrochemistry in math, calculus in math, the field of chemistry, and electromagnetism within the field of physics, having solid foundations in the subject is essential. It is also important to be familiar with working with questions of various difficulty levels in order to be prepared to deal with any unexpected changes during the exam.

Preparing with the Best Resources and Coaching

Selecting the best study materials and sources is one of the most critical factors in JEE preparation. Textbooks, reference books, and question banks compiled by reputable publishers should be the core of your learning. While NCERT textbooks are not negotiable for the basics, additional books like Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, as well as Higher Algebra from Hall and Knight, give you a lot of practice in the most critical areas.

Students finding the best coaching for JEE in Karnataka could provide an advantage. Leading coaching institutions offer an organized curriculum, well-structured lessons, and guidance by experienced instructors. A reputable coaching institution helps understand complex concepts, gives individual sessions to clear any doubts, and frequently gives students an edge. Furthermore, regular test-taking and weekly tests are crucial to evaluating your performance, planning time efficiently, and increasing confidence on exam day.

Leveraging Online JEE Coaching for Flexibility

Since the advent of online education, online JEE coaching in Bengaluru has been an option for students seeking flexibility and access to a variety of resources. Coaching online lets you be a part of classes, take part in discussions, and answer doubts from your own home, which can save valuable travel time. Additionally, it provides access to recordings of the classes, which allow students to go back over complex subjects at any time they need to.

The online coaching model offers the advantage of accessibility. Travelling travelling: In busy cities such as Bengaluru, it's not difficult to be a victim of travelling. However, online coaching eliminates this issue efficiently. In addition, online platforms usually contain:

Advanced features like AI-driven analytics that aid in tracking your progress.

Making suggestions for improvement.

Pinpointing areas of weakness for focused training.

A lot of online platforms also offer live mock exams that help you simulate the actual exam in your study area.

The online JEE coaching platforms typically provide areas for peer interaction where students are able to participate in discussions with others as well as share their insights and knowledge. This assists in bridging gaps between classroom instruction and online learning, offering flexibility as well as an engaging learning environment.

Self-Study Strategies and Tips for JEE 2025 Success

No matter whether you opt for either offline or online coaching, self-study will be an integral part of the success of your JEE. Here are some tips for success:

Create a Comprehensive Study Plan: Develop a realistic plan that covers all subjects thoroughly. Separate your study time into blocks that are focused and schedule time to revise and test preparation.

Concentrate on Conceptual Clarity JEE's exam format is conceptual, so try to be able to comprehend how to understand the "why" behind each topic. Resolving any doubts and strengthening the fundamentals are essential to answering complex questions.

Regular Mock Tests: Try as many mock tests as you can to recreate the exam conditions. These tests increase speed and accuracy. They also help manage time efficiently under pressure.

Examine Mistakes and Weak Zones: After every mock test, look back at your mistakes and pay attention to weak points. It is essential to take the lessons learned from every mistake and prevent them from occurring again.

Prioritize Well-being and Health: Consistent study requires the body and mind to be healthy. Make sure to take regular breaks, eat nutritious foods, and work out to remain active and focused.

Staying Motivated and Managing Stress

The process of preparing for JEE isn't easy, but keeping your head in the game and focusing will ensure you are on the right track. Make sure you surround yourself with positive influences, set realistic goals, and be sure to reward yourself when you achieve significant milestones. If you can, make contact with other aspirants or mentors from coaching centres such as Edushrine, which is considered to be the best coaching for JEE in Bangalore, to get advice and assistance.

The practice of meditation, mindfulness, or even light meditation can reduce anxiety and help improve concentration. Keep in mind that the JEE test is an intellectual game as much as it is an intellectual test. Being confident in yourself and keeping an optimistic mindset will help you get through the most challenging situations.

Final Words: Your Path to JEE 2025 Success

To be prepared for JEE 2025 requires a commitment and a comprehensive approach, as well as access to the top sources. If you're aware of the latest trends, adjusting to change, and using efficient strategies for studying, you're already on the right path towards success. Through the use of structured training, flexibility online, or self-study, keeping your eyes on the prize and enthusiasm will help you move towards your goal. Be confident in your preparation, take advantage of the resources you have, and then continue to push forward. JEE 2025 is in your grasp!

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second guessing [h.c]

summary: hazel makes the mistake of getting caught up in her studies at stark industries, causing you to question your relationship. may has a talk with hazel about what she sees as more important: you or her future?

pairing: hazel callahan x fem!reader

contains: mature language and content, spider!hazel, smoking cannabis, relationship angst, pass relationship trauma, pj & may being real ones, hazel’s deceased parents mentioned.

word count: 4.1K

a/n: HELLO!! HI!! after i can’t even remember how long it’s been since the last update :/ but i am so so so excited to get back into spider-hazel! i hope everyone enjoys <3

SPIDER-HAZEL MASTERLIST!

“So why exactly am I here?”

Hazel was walking with Tony and Happy down the lengthy hallways made of glass windows. She had swung in through the window and quickly changed into a normal outfit, sporting a multi-patterned button-up with a brown sweater vest and dark blue jeans with her white beaten-down Converse. She always felt so out of place when she had to be at Stark Industries.

Here, a broke nineteen-year-old college girl in the most casual outfit, amongst scientists of all fields in the fanciest and most expensive suits. She’s pretty sure everything on her body was thrifted.

They passed Josie’s office where she was typing god-knows-what into her computer. She perked up at the sight of Hazel, waving a friendly hand. Hazel reciprocates the motion, and Josie points with narrowed eyes at Happy’s figure. Happy’s eyes widened in… fear?

“You’re a filthy cheat, Hogan. I started another game,” Josie threatens as she clicks out of something on her desktop.

Happy looked like he wanted to say something but kept quiet for the time being. Hazel swore she saw Tony smiling to himself.

When Tony didn’t answer her question earlier, her eyes widened as she thought of the car chase yesterday afternoon. The bill.

“If this is about the bill for the damaged car, I-I completely forgot to tell you about it. That was my bad.” Hazel spluttered out, fidgeting with the rings covering her fingers.

This made the powerful man turn his head slightly to the side as they continued to walk.

“Kid, what damaged car?” He questioned Hazel, brows setting that intimidating furrow.

Hazel shook her head and pursed her lips. “Nothing. I’m sure it was nothing.”

Tony then glanced at Happy who shrugged. They exchanged so many words in such little silence. Hazel blew out a breath of air as they rounded a corner into someplace she was familiar with.

The three entered Dr. Connors's office where the man was standing and flipping through files. Tony knocked on the glass door with a single knuckle, capturing the blonde man's attention.

“Dr. Connors,” Tony nodded his head with a professional smile on his lips.

“Mr. Stark,” he replied with the same gesture. “Happy.”

Hazel straightened her aching back from the previous day, eyes bouncing from every knick-knack in Connor's office. The second she entered the space yesterday, a weird tingle had traveled down her spine every time. There was something eerie about Dr. Connors in a way that she couldn’t explain.

But Mr.Stark trusted him so she would learn to trust him too.

Connors turned to Hazel’s figure. “Miss Callahan, it’s lovely to see you again.”

“It’s always a pleasure, Dr. Connors,” she replied with a charming smile.

“Now, kid, Dr.Connors, as you know, is in need of some assistance with his cross-species genetics project,” Hazel nodded to confirm she was listening, glancing down at the missing part of Dr. Connor's arm. “I, so brilliantly, suggested that you can take this on as a… trial run to see how big that brain of yours really is.”

Dr. Connors's eyes flicker to Hazel who curtly nods.

“I’ve never really worked on cross-species genetics, Dr.Connors, so fair warning,” Hazel jokes with a nervous chuckle.

“Well if you’re as gifted as Mr.Stark says you are, I’m sure you’ll pick up everything rather quickly.”

Hazel beams at Tony who just stares at Dr.Connors like he had been caught doing something out of the ordinary. This gave her a little pep in her step to know that Tony Stark had praised at least one person about her intelligence.

“Gifted?” Hazel recites, looking at Happy with a cheeky grin.

“Yeah, don’t let it get to your mullet-y head, kid,” Tony quipped as he tugged down his sleeves. “To the lab, Dr.Connors?”

Happy had a knowing look on his face at the way Tony quickly changed the subject, throwing Hazel a discrete wink. Dr.Connors even held an amused grin at his urgency to move on. Hazel hopped excitedly behind Happy and Tony, alongside Connors as they made their way to the lab in Stark Towers.

Tony Stark thinks she’s intelligent.

“So what exactly do you mean she just disappeared?” PJ questioned while she rummaged through her brown corduroy bag.

After waking up this morning to see an empty bed and all of Hazel’s stuff gone, a wave of sadness fell over you. You understood that her internship sometimes called for her to come in the early hours of the morning but it didn’t ease your anxious mind when she would just not answer your texts or calls.

When call five again went straight to voicemail, irritation flooded your system. It was your day off and you didn’t want to stress over Hazel’s disappearance.

You were quick to text PJ to ask her if she could bring some of her weed as a stress reliever. PJ was at your door within minutes, a cheeky grin on her face. You led her to your room and propped open your window so that the two of you could smoke on the fire escape. You sat on the ground, back against the brick walls with a pillow underneath you while PJ sat in front of you on the stairs, her purse in her lap.

“She slept over last night and it was so nice, you know? I woke up this morning, excited to spend one of my days off with her and she’s gone.” You sigh as you lean your head on the red brick.

PJ smacks her lips as she whispers a ‘Where the hell are they?’ before lifting her head up to nod at your words to show she was actively listening.

“It’s that Tony Stark shit, right?” PJ questioned as she continued to rummage through her messy bag for her pre-rolled joints.

“Yeah, but am I being too… clingy? Or overreacting or something?” You ask PJ as you twiddle with the ends of your gray sweats.

PJ deadpanned to you as she sternly shook her head. Her slightly frizzy wavy hair bounced with the motion.

“No! You are a worried girlfriend, dude,” she continued to shake her head.

PJ’s hands pull out of her bag and hold up a retro tin box that reads ‘I can’t cook, Who cares?’ that she had probably found at an antique store.

“Come on, we gotta take your mind off that shit. Do you have a light?” PJ excitedly grinned as she bounced her knees from where she was sitting across from you, her red and white basketball shorts shifting up her thighs.

You nod with a snort as you lean over to your bedroom window to snatch it from your bedside table. As you’re backing out, you notice a few dirt marks on the window sill that look like tennis shoe imprints. Like Hazel’s Converse, now that you’re staring at it more and more.

Huh. Interesting.

You place the black lighter in PJ’s palm with a tight-lipped grin. PJ took a singular joint out of the tin box and held it between her lips. She flickered on the flame, shielding it with a cupped palm. You watched the end lit a faint red as PJ sucked in a deep breath.

She coughed a bit as she handed it to you, blowing out the smoke with a relieved sigh. You take the warm joint in between your middle finger and thumb to breathe in the relaxing toxin.

“So, are you going to break up with her?” PJ hummed as she tilted her head at you.

You coughed harshly in shock at the bluntness of the question. The smoke left your lips in a staggered pattern as you waved it away.

“What the fuck? No,” you chuckle as you hand the joint back to her after taking a smaller hit. “I think we just need to have a talk about this.”

PJ took a long hit between her pointer and middle finger, nodding slowly. Her eyebrows raise which causes you to scrunch up your face in confusion.

“I’m just saying this sounds oddly familiar,” PJ sing-songed as she blew out the smoke in your face.

A stab of fear entered your system for a moment. No. Hazel wasn’t like her. She would never do what she had done to you.

“I know her, P. She’s not like… you know,” you defend your girlfriend.

PJ passed the joint back to you, jerking a bit at the sudden honk coming from the streets below. You take it from her to take another long drag, wanting to be nearly light-headed.

“Okay, if you say so but let’s not worry about that right now. Are you hungry?” PJ quipped with a small grin.

“Oh shit, yeah. We can make sandwiches.” You nod slowly, taking another small drag from the joint.

“Let’s finish this first, actually before we get inside. I know your uncle would, like, flip the fuck out if he smelt this in your apartment.” PJ began to giggle softly, shaking her head as she leaned against the rusted railing of the stairs.

You hum with a content smile, Hazel being long gone from your mind within seconds. Whatever. It’s nothing. The situation was under your control and definitely was not Hazel keeping secrets from you.

Nope. Not one bit.

You were getting high with a friend, letting the midday sun pour into your system as you let your mind wander away from your distant girlfriend—

Wait, were you going to get a sunburn? Or sun poisoning?

Hazel was so fucked. So completely fucked.

When she had checked her phone after her hours with Dr.Connors accumulating the perfect formula for the cross-species genetics, she saw phone calls and text messages from you, May, and PJ.

You had called her 10 times and texted her 15 times while May and PJ were only twice with each. The first few texts were just: ‘Hello?’ and ‘Where did you go this morning?’. The messages then turned more concerned for her well-being: ‘Haze, baby, are you okay?’

Hazel sprinted out of the lab, shouting an apology to Dr.Connors as her Converse squeaked against the tile floors. She made a b-line to the stairs door to hurry to the roof. She snatched her backpack that she had thrown up here when she had arrived at Stark Towers. She practically rips it open to stuff her clothes into and slides her mask over her face.

Hazel anxiously jumps off the ledge, the whole city becoming a permanent image in her brain. Her arms ached as she swung from building to building, her anxiety at its peak.

“Karen, can you check Honey’s location? Please?” Hazel asked as she swung herself to land on a sign of a movie theater.

“Locating honey,” Karen repeats back in her robotic voice. Within seconds, Karen speaks up once again to say: “Honey’s location is in the alleyway between Dunkin’ Donuts and Wo Kee Noodle on 168th Street. According to satellites, she is not alone.”

Hazel’s heart dropped at Karen’s words. She immediately began to follow the tracker within the inside of her mask, an awful sense of fear in her stomach.

“Karen, how many other people are there?” Hazel asked as she rounded a corner, using two web strings to tug herself up and onto the roof of the buildings.

“I am detecting two other cellular devices.”

“Shit,” Hazel muttered to herself as she ran down the rooftops on 166th to get to 168th.

It was past 7 pm, the sun was on the cusp of disappearing on the horizon. Hazel couldn’t bear the thought of you getting caught up in a mugging or having done something against your will. You knew how to handle yourself and she knew that.

But against two people? You were only one person.

Lingering in the darkness, Hazel peeked over the rooftop of the Woo Kee Noodle to see if you were in fact getting mugged or worse. From what she could see from the weird above angle, you were surrounded by her Aunt May and your Uncle Karter.

Guilt flowed through Hazel’s veins at the sight of you in a quite obviously distracted state as your uncle and her aunt tried to assure you that she was okay. You held your cup of noodles to your chest, stabbing into the cardboard cup with a worried look on your face.

Hazel couldn’t take it anymore. She felt like the worst person in the world. Seeing you like this was a slap to the face.

“Oh, sweetheart, I’m sure Hazel’s gonna text or call soon saying she was up in that Stark Tower all day,” May rubbed your back to rest her head on yours.

“No, I know. I just… She’s been distant recently.” You admit, taking a bite of your noodles with a sigh. “Am I going crazy? Am I overthinking it?”

“Bee, I’m sure she’ll text or call you soon. Don’t stress it too much.” Karter nodded his head, his tone indifferent.

Hazel cursed at herself mentally, backing up slowly on the roof to not draw attention to herself. She sprints off of the roof to shoot her web towards the next tallest building to swing to your fire escape.

You, while eating your food with May and Karter, for some reason glanced up at the deep blue night sky, eyes squinting as you swore you saw a flash of blue and red. No, Spider-Woman kept more towards the city. God, you were driving yourself up the wall with Hazel being MIA.

“I think it’s time to go home, Bee,” Karter spoke up with a small grin.

You nod weakly in agreement, giving May the same smile. The three of you take the METRO to May’s apartment building first, sadly seeing no sign of Hazel. May gave you a kiss on the cheek and your uncle a friendly hug, assuring you that Hazel would be home soon and she would give her the scolding of a lifetime.

The whole bus ride home, you rest your head on your uncle’s shoulder as you blast music through your headphones. Once you arrived home, you tossed your empty box in the recycle bin and told Karter ‘goodnight’. You made a B-line to your bedroom as your headphones were still destroying your eardrums.

You twist your doorknob open and push the door open, looking down at your shoes as you peel them off. Your brows furrow as you feel a sudden breeze. Did you leave the window open?

You glance over at your bed, letting out a shout of shock when you see Hazel, panting slightly as she holds a weak smile on her lips. You moved your headphones off your head to rest on your neck and shoulders, staring at Hazel in disbelief.

“What the hell? You scared the shit out of me,” you held your rapidly beating chest, shutting your eyes for a moment.

“I’m sorry. For everything. For being distant, for not answering you whatsoever today. All of it.” Hazel blurted out, her leg bouncing nervously.

You shoot your eyes open at her apology, letting your bag slip off your shoulder onto the ground beside your door. You walk over to plop down on the bed beside her, sighing softly.

“I accept your apology, babe, but,” you suck in a deep breath, “why have you been so distant recently? Other than the Stark Internship because I know it’s something else, Hazel.”

Hazel stayed silent for a moment, her shoes and her heavy breathing were the only sounds that you could hear. She can’t. She wants to so so badly to ease your mind but Mr.Stark said she can’t risk your life.

“I… can’t tell you,” Hazel winced as she spoke, rubbing her hands over her face.

She can’t bring herself to look at you.

“You can’t tell me?” You repeat in confusion, a twinge of sadness in your voice.

“I-I want to tell you. I really do but I can’t. I’m sorry,” Hazel begs for you to just move on from the subject.

You stand up from your bed, shaking your head in disbelief. You let out a scoff at her words, a bubble of anger rising up to your throat.

“Hazel, that doesn’t ease my mind whatsoever. Do you understand how that makes me feel?” You try to keep your voice at a normal volume but this argument, just like PJ had pointed out earlier, felt all too familiar.

Hazel finally locked eyes with you, revealing her glazed-over blue eyes. You’ve never had such a serious conversation with her. It’s been smooth sailing from the first date you two went on and now you’re questioning if she even wants to be with you. Her words seemed genuine.

Seemed.

“I don’t know what else to say,” Hazel whispered.

“You need to go home, Haze. May is worried about you,” you respond, not knowing what to say either.

Hazel didn’t want to leave but what else was she to do? You were obviously upset and there wasn’t anything she could do. She couldn’t give you the one thing you wanted, which was the truth.

Hazel nods in understanding and you bite back the heavy tears that were threatening to fall from your tired eyes. She grabs her backpack that was placed next to your rug, giving you one last look. You avoided her gaze as she leaned in to place a gentle kiss on your cheek. You shut your eyes at the gentle touch, the first tear falling from your eyes.

“I’m sorry,” Hazel muttered one last time as she left your bedroom, the door clicking shut behind you.

The second you heard the front door lock shut, a heavy sob let your lips. The tears came pouring out of your eyes as you walked over to your bed. You were exhausted and didn’t even bother changing out of your outside clothes. Plopping down onto the soft mattress, you grabbed the knitted blanket that you kept at the end of your bed to lift over your body to shield yourself from the room.

“Bee?” You heard your uncle speak softly through the door.

“I’m fine,” you reply, sniffling and wiping your damp cheeks.

“Are you sure?” He pressed.

You shut your eyes as your bottom lip wobbled.

“I really don’t want to talk about it right now. Tomorrow, please?” Your voice cracked as you begged for him to leave you alone.

You listen to the sound of his footsteps receding, letting out a shaky breath of relief as you shut your heavy eyes. Minutes later, you fell asleep with a sense of sadness about the state of your relationship.

Hazel approached her apartment door with hot tears in her eyes, sniffling and wiping underneath her nose. She reached to pull her key out of her pocket only to find that it wasn't there. She lets out soft curses before knocking on the door a few times.

Seconds after, the door locks twist from the inside and squeak open. May stands at the doorway with a wave of silent anger.

“Hey Aunt May, I’m sorry. I lost my key and—”

“Save it. Get in and sit down,” May cuts her off and steps to the side as she jerks her thumb into the small apartment.

Hazel closes her mouth without question as she rushes into the house and sets her bag down on the couch. She sits on the left side, immediately twisting her middle finger band around her finger. May shut the door with a soft sigh before walking over to Hazel who had yet to look at her.

“What’s going on, huh?” May questions, standing in front of Hazel’s seated place on the couch. “I mean it. Don’t lie to me, okay? I’m not, you know, trying to attack you. I want to help you in whatever way I can, sweetheart.”

Hazel looked up as tears fell from her deep blue eyes, sucking in a deep breath.

“I think I’m screwing up my relationship,” Hazel admits.

May looks at her niece with understanding. She makes her over to the empty side of the couch to plop down next to Hazel with a soft sigh.

“Did you talk to her about it?” May questioned but Hazel let out a frustrated sound.

“That’s just it, May. I-I can’t talk to her about it. Mr.Stark told me not to tell anyone,” Hazel ran a hand over her face to also wipe away her tears.

May’s brows shot up at this, tilting her head and leaning forward to try and get a good look at Hazel’s face.

“Can you tell me about it?” May asked with hope.

Hazel shook her head as she sucked in a deep breath. Her aunt meant the world to her as did you and she couldn’t risk what could come out of either of you finding out.

“No one.”

May sighs as she messes with her chipping clear polish on her fingernails.

“Well, that sucks. I was really hoping you’d give in and tell me that you’re Spider-Woman by now.”

Hazel’s eyes shot open at her words but attempted to remain calm. She moved her hand from her face and let out a scoff at her words like she was making a ridiculous accusation.

“Spider-Woman? Yeah, that’s hilarious, May.” Hazel shook her head.

“Is it really?” May plastered on a knowing smile.

Hazel didn’t want to believe it. How could she have figured it out? Is she that obvious about her secret — or not-so-secret now— identity?

As if May could read her thoughts, she cleared her throat: “Harry accidentally told me after dinner.”

“Who’s Harry?” Hazel’s brows furrowed. How does he know about me being Spider-Woman, she thought.

May blinked at her niece before sighing and messing with her fingernails once again.

“Sorry, Happy told me over dinner.”

Hazel blankly stared at May with a mixture of confusion and amusement. She let out a soft laugh of disbelief.

“When are you and Happy going to ‘dinner’?” Hazel slyly grinned as she used air quotes over the word ‘dinner’.

“You…” May trailed off and pointed at Hazel. “You need to focus on what we were talking about before.”

Hazel kept a mental note to press her for questions later. She hadn’t been a mini-Avenger for long so when would they even have gone out?

“So…?” May egged Hazel on to finally just admit it.

“Yes. Okay, yes, it’s about me being Spider-Woman.” Hazel turned to her aunt with a loud sigh.

May stared at her with a gaped mouth in shock.

“Oh my god, what if I was working for, like, a bad guy and turned you in just now? What if I was wired?” May shook her head at her niece.

Hazel mimicked her dropped jaw but out of offense.

“May,” she whined and covered her face.

“Okay, okay, I’m teasing you. I’m sorry,” May chuckled as wrapped one of her thin arms around Hazel’s frame, placing a kiss on her temple. “Now, sweetheart, you really have to think about this, okay? I know and I can see how much you care about her. You need to think about if it really would be so bad if she knew. She might even be at ease to know the reason you’ve been instead of angry at you because you hide things from her. I can’t speak for her, you know, but if she’s as amazing as you know she is, I don’t think telling her the truth could be as harmful as you’re making it out to be.”

Hazel shut her eyes as she listened to May’s words against her temple, sinking into her embrace. May brought up the same reasons that Hazel had gone over in her head probably hundreds of times; every time she looked at your gorgeous smile, every time you spoke to her, just being around you caused an itch in her throat to just blurt out that she was Spider-Woman.

Every single day has been mental torture. Has it been the same for you?

“What if Mr.Stark finds out and I lose everything?” Hazel whispered as she snuggled her shoulder.

“Well, then he was never worth it. You’re a smart girl, Hazel. I know that. Your mom knew that. Your dad knew that. My future daughter-in-law knows that,” Hazel softly chuckled at that, a pained expression on her face at the mention of her parents.

“I know you’ll do the right thing,” May finalizes, nodding with certainty.

Hazel nodded at her words, wiping away the tears that managed to escape from her drowsy eyes.

She hopes she’s able to do this the right way and to not hurt you more in the process.

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5. Get ready for the interview After passing the written test, you will have to go through a personal interview. IOCL interviews are renowned for being demanding and comprehensive, evaluating not just your technical proficiency but also your disposition and awareness of your surroundings. This is how to get ready: Be Prepared to Respond to Technical Questions: You will be questioned on academic projects, fundamental engineering ideas, and your GATE score, if applicable. Know Every Detail About IOCL: Examine the accomplishments, background, and current initiatives of IOCL. They frequently assume that you are knowledgeable with the business's operations and the energy sector in general. Display Your Soft Skills: Display confidence, problem-solving talents, and communication skills throughout the interview. You may improve your performance for the real interview by using self-evaluations, mentorship, and mock interviews.

6. Time management and practice exams In order to succeed in any competitive exam, mock tests are necessary. They support you in developing confidence, time management skills, and test familiarization. Moreover: Examine Your Mistakes: Following each exam, note your weak points and make improvements in those areas. Make a Study Schedule: Divide up your preparation into little parts, focusing more on your weaker areas. Take Some Time for Yourself: To increase speed, practice answering questions in a timed environment.

In summary A combination of solid technical expertise, broad understanding, and efficient time management is needed to pass the IOCL test. By means of methodical practice, thorough comprehension of the test format, and concentrated preparation, you may increase your chances of success. To achieve a distinguished career at IOCL, keep in mind that your strongest allies will be confidence and constant work!

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Mastering NEET: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Students

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is one of the most challenging medical entrance exams in India. For aspiring doctors and healthcare professionals, acing this exam is crucial. With a well-planned strategy and the right resources, you can master NEET and get one step closer to achieving your dream of a medical career. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your NEET preparation.

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1. Understanding the NEET Exam Pattern

Before diving into your preparation, it’s important to understand the NEET exam structure. The exam covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, which includes both Botany and Zoology. A total of 180 questions are asked — 90 from Biology and 45 each from Physics and Chemistry. Each correct answer earns 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

Familiarizing yourself with the syllabus and the exam pattern will give you a clear picture of what to expect and help you focus on areas where you need the most preparation.

2. Create a Realistic Study Plan

A well-structured study plan is the backbone of your NEET preparation. Divide your time effectively between subjects, ensuring that you dedicate enough time to each topic. Start by identifying your strengths and weaknesses so you can prioritize tougher subjects first.

Set small, achievable goals and stick to your schedule. Regular revisions are also essential, so make sure to leave time for reviewing key concepts.

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3. Study Material: Quality Over Quantity

Choosing the right study material is critical. The NCERT textbooks for classes 11 and 12 should be your primary resource, as a large portion of the NEET questions are based on these books. Once you’re comfortable with NCERT concepts, refer to additional books like:

Physics: Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov

Chemistry: Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon, Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd

Biology: Trueman’s Biology, Objective Biology by Dinesh

Practice solving previous years' NEET question papers and take mock tests regularly to improve your speed and accuracy.

4. The Importance of Time Management

Time management during preparation and the actual exam is vital. When studying, set specific time limits for each topic or subject. Take timed mock tests to replicate the exam setting. During the exam, make sure to allocate time wisely across subjects — tackle the easier questions first and leave the tougher ones for later.

5. Focus on Conceptual Clarity

NEET evaluates your grasp of core concepts instead of relying on rote memorization. Pay special attention to building a solid foundation, especially in Physics and Chemistry. Try to understand the logic behind every formula and reaction. In Biology, where factual knowledge is key, ensure you memorize definitions and processes accurately.

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6. Regular Practice and Mock Tests

Consistent practice is essential for success in NEET. Make it a habit to solve sample papers and take mock tests frequently. This will not only help you get accustomed to the exam format but also improve your problem-solving skills and confidence. Many online platforms offer mock tests and practice papers designed to simulate the NEET experience.

Analyzing your performance after each test will help you identify weak areas, allowing you to focus on improvement.

7. Staying Healthy and Stress-Free

While preparing for NEET, it’s easy to neglect your health. However, staying physically and mentally fit is essential for effective learning. Eat balanced meals, get enough sleep, and take short breaks during study sessions to relax.

Practice mindfulness or meditation to reduce stress. Stay positive, and remind yourself of your goals. A healthy mind and body will enhance your focus and retention abilities, leading to better performance.

8. Stay Updated with NEET Notifications

Keep an eye on official NEET notifications to stay informed about important dates, including application deadlines, exam dates, and results. Being aware of these details will help you stay on track and avoid any last-minute surprises.

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Conclusion

Mastering NEET requires dedication, hard work, and a smart approach. By understanding the exam structure, following a well-planned study schedule, and staying focused on your goals, you can succeed in this highly competitive exam. Regular practice, time management, and conceptual clarity are the pillars of effective preparation. Most importantly, believe in yourself, and remember that every step you take brings you closer to your dream of a medical career.

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A Comprehensive Guide on JEE Exam Preparation

 In India, the extremely competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the first step towards admission to esteemed engineering schools such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). A well-thought-out preparation and strategy are necessary for this exam. Our in-depth guide provides a methodical approach to ensure your success in JEE.

Using mainly NCERT textbooks, we begin by laying a solid foundation by fully comprehending basic ideas in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. In order to prevent burnout, a realistic study plan that prioritizes weekly objectives, balanced daily schedules, frequent updates, and sufficient breaks is crucial. Selecting appropriate study books outside NCERT, such M.L. Khanna for Mathematics, Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry, and H.C. Verma for Physics, can offer more in-depth understanding and plenty of practice. It is essential to practice frequently, work through past exam papers, and take mock exams in order to increase confidence, accuracy, and speed.

One of the most prominent and difficult entrance tests in India is the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), which provides admission to top engineering schools such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). It takes strategic preparation, commitment, and persistent work to pass the JEE. You'll get all the knowledge and techniques you need from this in-depth guide to ace the JEE.

 Knowing the Structure of the JEE Exam

JEE Primary Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics Format: Numerical value questions and multiple choice questions (MCQs) Frequency: Twice year Goal: To be eligible for JEE Advanced and to get admitted to NITs, IIITs, and other technical institutes with central funding. JEE Advanced Courses: Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics Format: Multiple-choice, comprehension-based, and numerical value questions Frequency: Held once annually Goal: Getting into IITs and other prestigious engineering schools

A Comprehensive Guide for JEE Preparation 1. Establish a Robust Basis As you begin your preparation, make sure you comprehend the core ideas of mathematics, chemistry, and physics as taught in classes 11 and 12. For this purpose, NCERT textbooks are highly recommended as they offer a clear and succinct explanation of concepts. In order to tackle the advanced problems in JEE, you need a solid foundation.

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Choosing the Right Books for NEET Preparation: Your Comprehensive Guide

Preparing for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) requires dedication, strategy, and the right study materials. As one of the most competitive exams in India for medical aspirants, NEET demands thorough preparation across multiple subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Selecting the appropriate books can make a significant difference in your preparation journey, ensuring you have access to clear explanations, practice questions, and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.

1. Physics Books: For NEET Physics, it’s essential to choose books that provide a deep understanding of concepts and practical application. Books like "Concepts of Physics" by H.C. Verma are highly recommended for their clear explanations and comprehensive coverage. Additionally, "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker is known for its detailed approach and extensive problem sets.

2. Chemistry Books: Chemistry plays a crucial role in the NEET exam, covering both organic and inorganic chemistry topics. For organic chemistry, "Organic Chemistry" by Morrison and Boyd is a popular choice among NEET aspirants due to its systematic presentation and clarity. Inorganic chemistry can be effectively covered using "Concise Inorganic Chemistry" by J.D. Lee, known for its concise yet comprehensive coverage of the subject.

3. Biology Books: Biology is the most scoring subject in NEET and requires thorough understanding of concepts and factual knowledge. "Biology: NCERT textbooks for Class 11 and 12" are highly recommended as they cover the entire syllabus prescribed by the exam. Additionally, "Trueman's Biology" by K.N. Bhatia and M.P. Tyagi provides in-depth explanations and practice questions, making it a valuable resource for NEET preparation.

4. Practice Books: Apart from subject-specific books, it's crucial to practice extensively to excel in NEET. Books like "Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips for NEET-AIIMS - Biology" by MTG Editorial Board and "Objective Physics for NEET" by DC Pandey offer ample practice questions and mock tests to gauge your preparation level and improve problem-solving skills.

Choosing the Right Strategy: While selecting books for NEET preparation, it's important to align your study plan with the exam pattern and syllabus. Focus on understanding concepts thoroughly rather than rote learning, and supplement your preparation with previous years' question papers and mock tests to assess your progress. Additionally, make use of online resources and study materials to stay updated with current trends and changes in the exam pattern.

The Best NEET Coaching Centre in Kota can significantly impact your NEET preparation journey. It's important to research and evaluate different centres based on their faculty, study materials, infrastructure, and past results. With the right guidance and dedication, Kota's coaching centres can empower you to achieve your dream of becoming a successful medical professional.

Conclusion: Preparing for NEET requires a disciplined approach and access to quality study materials. By choosing the right books that cater to your learning style and understanding level, you can enhance your chances of success in this competitive exam. Remember, consistent practice, thorough understanding of concepts, and effective time management are key to cracking NEET and securing admission to your desired medical college.