Name: Alice Anais Andrews
Nickname: Al, Ana
Love Interest: Diner Crew
Appearance: Dark brown hair, pale skin, deep brown eyes. Alice tends to wear dark clothes when she’s not in her work wear of simple suits.
Height: 5′7
History: Alice Anais Andrews moved here when she was barely a teenager. She’s been quietly working as a hotel receptionist for a few years, wearing suits that allow her to be anonymous among the rich clients at the hotel. She loves visiting Nonno’s diner and dating among his clients and staff.
Orientaciones Sexsuales Y Edades De Los Creepypastas (Mi Universo)
(PARA LOS HATERS SI NO TE GUSTA NO VEA)
(Advertencia : No Solo Va A Ver Orientaciones Del LGBTQ También Va A Ver Hetero, Yo No Rechazo A Nadie Por Su Orientación, Siempre Y Cuando Seas Una Buena Persona No Me Importa Lo Que Seas Te Voy Aceptar ^^, Nunca Se Sientan Mal Por Sus Gustos Somos Únicos Y Especiales Tal Como Somos, Fuerza A Todos Ustedes Nunca Se Rindan ^//w//^)
(Ahora Sí Disfruten La Información)
(Comencemos)
Slenderman (Edad: ¿?, 39-41 Cuando Era Humano) (Heterosexsual)
Jack Rodriguez/Eyeless Jack (Edad: 60, Aparenta 27 Años) (Hertero Y Asexsual)
Slenderwoman/Annelie Grünewald (Edad: ¿?, 52 Cuando Era Humana) (Heterosexsual)
Dr. Albert/Dr. Smiley (Edad: 49-50) (Heterosexsual)
Dewitt E. Grimm/Dr. Pain (Edad: 37-39) (Asexsual)
Rodrigo Ortiz/Cat Hunter (Edad: 30) (Bisexsual Y Aromático)
Wilson García/The Basher (Edad: 30) (Heterosexsual)
Heather Marshall/Rouge The Proxy (Edad: 29-30) (Heterosexsual)
Liu Woods/Homicidal Liu (Edad: 27) (Heterosexsual)
Jeff Woods/Jeff The Killer (Edad: 26) (Bisexsual Y Aromático)
Taylor (Edad: 26) (Lesbiana Y Aromática)
Lyra Rogers (Edad: 25-26) (Antrosexual)
Tim Wright/Masky (Edad: 25) (Hetero Y Aromático)
Jennifer Rhynes/Weeping Forest (Edad: 25) (Lesbiana)
Ann Lusen Mia/The Nurse Ann (Edad: 24) (Bisexual Y Autosexual Sexopata)
Jane Arkensaw/Jane the Killer (Edad: 24) (Bisexual Y Autosexual)
Brian Thomas/Hoodie (Edad: 22) (Bisexual Casi Tirando A Sexopata)
Jay Merrick/Skully (Edad: 22) (Bisexual)
Jessica Locke (Edad: 21) (Bisexual)
Carl Ross/Cr (Edad: 20-21) (Heterosexsual)
Jonathan Blake/The Puppeteer (Edad: 20) (Hetero Y Asexsual)
Kate Matheson/The Chaser (Edad: 20) (Heterosexsual)
Charlie Matheson/The Pursuer (Edad: 13) (Bisexual)
(Villanos)
Zalgo (Edad: ¿?) (Asexsual)
Offenderman (Edad ¿?) (Degenerado)
Laughing Jack (Edad: ¿?) (Asexsual Aromática)
Laughing Jill (Edad: ¿?) (Bisexual)
Alex Kralie (Edad: 31) (Hetero Y Asexsual, Homofobico)
Dr. Sebastian/El Ex (Edad: 28) (Asexsual Necrofilo)
Sky Derman (Edad: 26) (Pansexsual, Es Casi Igual A Offender)
Lauren Brown/The Reaper (Edad: 22) (Bisexual Sexopata, Pero Es Pu)
Lyra The Inhuman (Edad 21) (Pansexsual, Es Pu)
David/Sin OJos (Edad: 17) (Bisexual)
Freddy Butcher (Edad: 19) (Antrosexual Y Asexsual)
Bloody Angel (Edad: 19) (Bisexual Y Aromática)
Lazari Swann (Edad: 14) (Antrosexual)
(Les Recuerdo Este Es Mi Propio Universo Algunas Orientaciones. Nombres. Edades. No Son Canónicas Y Otras Tal Vez Sí, Igual Si Me Equivoqué En Algo Me Lo Pueden Decir En Los Comentarios Amablemente, Muchas Gracias A Todos Por Su Apoyo ^^)
And the votes are in! Don’t worry about your favorite prelim loser, we’ll be seeing them again in the next bracket. But for now, let’s focus on the chosen few, the 32 ships that received from two to ten whole votes!
As I mentioned before, there will be a roughly two week hiatus before the tournament begins in earnest, and I thank you all for your patience. But I couldn’t bear to keep you in suspense, so begin placing your bets now as to your winner!
First round match-ups will be listed below the cut!
Bout 1L: Gwen Cooper/Suzie Costello vs Martha Jones/Toshiko Sato
Bout 2L: Gwen Cooper/Martha Jones vs Owen Harper/Ianto Jones
Bout 3L: Gwen Cooper/Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones/Rhys Williams vs Alice Carter/Kathy Swanson
Bout 4L: Jack Harkness/Tyler Steele vs Toshiko Sato/Mary
Bout 5L: Gwen Cooper/Ianto Jones vs Jack Harkness/Nine/Rose
Bout 6L: Jack Harkness/John Hart vs Andy Davidson/Ianto Jones
Bout 7L: Abbadon/Bilis Manger vs Owen Harper/Rex Matheson
Bout 8L: Jack Harkness/TARDIS vs Andy Davidson/Owen Harper
Bout 1R: John Hart/Ianto Jones vs St. John Colchester/Colin Colchester-Price
Bout 2R: John Hart/Toshiko Sato vs Jack Harkness/Ten’s Hand
Bout 3R: Gwen Cooper/Jack Harkness vs Ianto Jones/Rhys Williams
Bout 4R: Jack Harkness/Rhys Williams vs Gwen Cooper/Toshiko Sato
Bout 5R: Lois Habiba/Tish Jones vs Lisa Hallett/Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Bout 6R: Ianto Jones/Duroc (Death) vs Gwen Cooper/Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
Bout 7R: Andy Davidson/Norton Folgate vs Owen Harper/Mark Lynch
Bout 8R: Jack Harkness/Ten vs Jack Harkness/John Hart/Ianto Jones
It's been a while... like a long while. But I did find some inspiration to continue my story 'If not in this lifetime..'
I did delete the last part (part 7) to replace it with another. Which I believe is much better.
I will try to keep this newfound inspiration alive, somehow .. hahaha..
Anyway... Enjoy the renewed chapter 7! 💕
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If not in this lifetime...
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Taking changes is scary but there is something that should scare you far more than anything:
Missing out on something truly wonderful because you were scared.
- Katherine Matheson
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Chapter 7
At the beginning of this year, the invitations were sent out. The ceremony is expected to take place in the fall of this year. The clothes were chosen not long after. Ruby is not the type for a long princess dress, she chose a trouser suit. The pants has very wide legs, and a strepless corset as the top. The belt of a somewhat darker shade separated the two pieces. The satin sheen contrasted so beautifully with the matte ivory white of the suit. Her beautiful copper-brown skin, like a windfall autumn leaf, completes the picture. Well actually, the picture was only completed by how much she beamed with happiness.
Emily, on the other hand, was the quintessential example of a princess. She opted for a long, wide dress with a train. The skirt was smooth silk, a little lace started just below the waist and continuing up to the off shoulder top with wide long sleeves, which was completely lace. Her dress was also in ivory white so they wouldn't stand out too much. Her milky white freckled skin and her red curls half up, made it look like she just walked out of a fairy tale book.
Today is their day, the day they get married. I think the nice thing about the two of them is that they always want to do everything a little differently than traditional. Like walking to the altar. No one was given away, no, they walked hand in hand down the aisle and threw flowers themselves. I was waiting at the altar with Alice, both of us had been asked to be maid of honour. Which made it easy for me to look around the small picturesque church where the ceremony took place. Panic gripped my heart when I saw Jake sitting between all of their friends and family.
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Our first date was three months ago, in the park. Where we gave our first kiss. Although everything about him felt good and was right, it was also what scared me. Which made me distance myself after the date. I stopped responding quickly and often to his messages. And in the end I told him I didn't want to continue dating. I cried my eyes dry. How stupid could I be, to let go of someone so great. Only the fear that he would eventually leave too, that my heart would break, that I would be alone again, stopped me. I couldn't beat that fear. So better break it off now by myself then later by a broken heart. But who was I kidding.
Best of all, he didn't give up. He sent a good morning message every morning and a good night message every night. He never missed a day. He didn't run away as I had expected, he was always there. Even if I only responded sometimes, or told him to stop. Not that I wanted him to stop, but pushing him away was what I did. He respected the distance, only he refused to cut the line. No matter how hard I kicked, he stood his ground and didn't move an inch.
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Alice had also found someone who was perfect for her. And when she introduced him to us, I was surprised. She had walked into the cafe on a Saturday night, with a big guy, long hair, beard and a big playful smile on his face. She introduced him as Daniel, but we had to call him Dan. "It's a small world" Dan and I had said to each other halfway through the evening. And now Jake and Dan sit side by side, both dressed up, ready for the ceremony to start.
I poke Alice in the side and whisper "What the hell is he doing here?". She glances at me briefly and then looks back at the approaching bridal couple. "Daniel insisted the he would come along, let's worry about that later okay?". I hummed in agreement, she was right, now is not the time to worry. Although the tightness in my chest didn't completely disappear, I turned my attention to the lovebirds whom about to get married.
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The ceremony was beautiful, the pastor's talk was funny and was mainly about the love between the two. After the yes and the kiss, there was a round of applause. The newly married couple would now go for a photo shoot, which would take about an hour and a half. Then dinner and after that the party would start. They had arranged for a bar to open for guests who had to wait for dinner.
And there I am now looking around at the group of people in the restaurant with a drink in my hand. I know them all, especially the families. And despite the fact that they are all equally loving, I have just that little bit more connection with Ruby's family. Her mother took me in as her own daughter after my parents passed away. I was fifteen and lost, but Ruby's mother immediately got up and took me under her wing. I owe a lot to her, probably even the fact I am still alive.
Of course I already had seen Jake standing on the other side of the room, next to Dan and Alice. Totally relaxed and at ease, talking to Ruby's mom and Emily's dad. I stared at him, the feeling of regret giving way to the fear I felt. He was always attentive, patient and still in my life, well sort of in my life. He hadn't run away, he hadn't given up. Who was I kidding? Myself, I know the answer. Only it's so scary to give in and let my walls fall to let him in completely.
Deep in thought, I am startled when Dan next to me says something. "Are you going to thank me or what?" he looks at me with a smug smile. "For what?" I ask him sincerely not knowing what he meant. "For bringing your loverboy!" he winks. "Yes, thank you very much!" I say as sarcastically as I can. "Come on! We all know you two belong together, only you don't see it yet." he didn't sound cynical or accusatory, he was sincere. "But what if he gets tired of me later, or finds someone else he likes more." I couldn't even finish my sentence because he interrupted me. "What if he doesn't. What if he stays with you forever and you will never experience that because you listen too much to your fear. Fear is a very bad counselor. But oh what do I know." he shrugs, rubs my arm briefly and walks away, leaving me alone with my thoughts.
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I fought all the alarm bells and the voice in my head that said 'turn around!' as I made my way to Jake. He was standing with his back to me, but turned around slowly when I get close enough. "Hey" I say nervously to him. "Hey" he greets back and waits. I hadn't even noticed from all the tension how damn good he looked in his suit. A three-piece dark blue suit, with a white shirt but without a tie and the top two buttons unbuttoned. The steely white sneakers underneath made it a bit casual, but it was a perfect match. It looked like the whole suit was made for his body. His hair had just been cut and a week or two-old stubble was neatly groomed. Goddamn this man was divine.
"You look beautiful" are his next words. "Thank you" I answer him, and can beat myself in the head. My entire thought stream and plan of what I was going to say disappeared in a heartbeat. I shut down completely. Without saying a word, I turn and walk away, toward the door to the restaurant patio. As calm as I can be because I don't want to disturb anything of this day. Trembling with nerves, I close my eyes and take a deep breath of fresh air. "Still running away I see?" I hear Jake say behind me, with a respectful distance between us. "No, I just wanted to get some fresh air." I am disgusted by own my weak lie. He's absolutely right, I did run away. "Don't lie to me. Until now you've always been honest, don't start lying now. It doesn't suit you." the disappointment dripped from his words. "I am sorry, you're right. Yes, I'm running away. I'm scared." I didn't dare look at him. "It's okay to be scared. I'd just like it if you told me what for." his voice is soft, not coercive or pleading. He is genuinely curious. A deep sigh escaped "Afraid that if I let you come close, you'll eventually leave me and I'll be left behind broken and alone again.".
He puts his hands in his pockets and sighs too, the silence that fell did not last long. "I get that, I really do. I'm scared too, of the same things you are. I'm just more scared that if I don't give us a chance, I'll miss out on something wonderful. That's why I try not to run away despite that my head is screaming at me that maybe you'll hurt me and leave me.". I was startled by his answer. Which makes me react without thinking "Why would I hurt you? I don't want to hurt you, ever." I stop talking abruptly because the realization hits me like a sledgehammer blow. "Oh god. I've already done that, have I?" I can feel my eyes start to get teary. He narrowed the space between us with one step "No, you haven't. Chin up, we'll figure it out okay. For now let's focus on this great day and leave things as they are. Tomorrow we can figure it out.". He was right, again. With one last deep sigh my nerves subsided for the most part and to my own surprise I threw my arms around him in a hug.
WOW! This book was absolutely amazing. As shown on the cover, this novel is told from 17 different points of view. Everything ties in together which is pretty cool since it’s coming from 17 different authors. Now, obviously they work together to write this but it all flows SO WELL!
This novel is about a school shooting. It’s dark; but not necessarily disturbing. Throughout the chapters, different characters tells their experience with the shooter (and main character?) Kirby Matheson and how it had affected them. Some chapters give some background and have some paragraphs talking about years that have passed. Some focus more on Kirby. And some are focused on how the shooting impacted them and even their families.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true crime. Although this story is fictional, stuff like this has happened too many times to count. (Plus, true crime shouldn’t be consumed or written for entertainment purposes anyway, so this is a good compromise.) This novel reminded me a bit of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Probably because of the different points of view and how each character had some sort of connection to Kirby.
Chapter POVs
Miss Susie: Susanna Byrd
Violent Beginnings: Teddy
Survival Instinct: Zachary
The Greenest Grass: Lauren
Feet First: Jenny
The Perfect Shot: Billie
The Girl Who Said No: Morgan
Pop: Mark
Presumed Destroyed: The Gun
The Second: Reba
Astroturf: Ray
Grooming Habits: Ms. Leeland
Hypothetical Time Travel: Carah
All’s Well: Ruben
Burning Effigies: Alice
Holes: Laura
History Lessons: Nate
Notes
Had to read this for class
“Miss Susie” takes place ~5 years before the shooting
“Grooming Habits” is from the pov of a teacher (not a student!)
Fredrick Daniel Gruver III passed away at age 44 at his home in Dallas, Pa.
Freddy was born April 25, 1980, in Kingston, Pa. Freddy loved working for Matheson Transfer Moving and Storage Company. He also loved fishing and spending time with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping, nature and music festivals.
Freddy loved and adored his wife, Dana Gruver, and their dogs, Barnabas and Lucky. Freddy was an amazing and legendary best friend and big brother. We are all blessed to have been a part of his life.
Freddy is survived by his wife, Dana Gruver; mother, Mary Alice Langan; sister, Deejay and Kevin Partash; brothers: Jeff and spouse, Samantha Gruver; Sean Gruver; Joseph and Stephanie Titus Gruver; nieces and nephews: Brandy, Carroll, Amberlyn, Kasilyn, Kevin Jr. and Kyle Partash; Rose, Joseph Jr., and Cole Gruver; grandfather, Fredrick Daniel Gruver Sr.; aunts and uncles and lots of cousins.
Freddy was preceded in death and reunited with his father, Fredrick Daniel Gruver Jr.; grandmother, Dorothy Jean Gruver; grandfather and grandmother: Francis and Rose Langan; and brothers and sisters: Jessica, Mark, Marytheresa and Richard Gruver.
Private services will be held at a later date through Hugh B. Hughes & Sons Inc. Funeral Home, Forty Fort.
Raffaela Romero
Malina Ramirez
Lina Markov
Candida Crowe
Adelaide Marconi
Emilie Porter
Dervla O’Brady
Ava Viva DiLorenzo
Jessica Dallas
Melissa Madison
Katrina Archibald
Abigail Novak
May Southerlyn
April Meadows
Julie-Anne Callas
Pippa Galston
Thea Tallis
Kate Isles
Lily McQueen
Jewel Estella Richardson
Alexia-Mae Cathstone
Eliza-Beth Leigh
Izzy ‘Six’ Sexton-Richards
Alice Anais Andrews
Britta Roslin
Julie Dark
Alexandra Jane Castle
Jodie Noelle Richards
Tallie Marx
Michaela Philippa Kingsman
Love Aniston
Jessie Cole
Tali Rice
Hollie Mann
Madison Mitchell-Mann
Roslyn Hall
Cariad Hall
Joe-Lee Parton
Bobby Parton
Jim Parton
Sonny Parton
Lupa Wolfe
Anne Rose
Belle Rose
Jade Orton
Jennifer Orton
Jessica Orton
Mirabelle Orton
Judith Amato
Angel Croft
Brittany Walker
Julietta Day
Billy Bristol-Ives
Tony Bristol-Ives
Julianna-Rose Winstanley
Sam Salmon
Joe Vattore
Danny Richardson-Drake
Mickie-Stephanie Cullen
Megan Valentine
Millie Maus
Mattie Maus
Georgina Thompson
Finnley ‘Finn’ Shore
Sera Shore
River Morrison
Max Willows
Savannah Morrison
Lola Claus
Mira Claus
Mellie Claus
Maxie Claus
Mirabelle Claus
Missy Claus
Maura Claus
Maisie Claus
Mindy Claus
Morella Claus
Jack Wilson-Patterson
Bindi Wilson-Patterson
Freya Dalton
Michaela Swallow
Shadow World Babies:
Angelike Kirk
Eliana Olivier
Marisol ‘Sunshine’ Corazon
Annabella Sciorra
Gianna Fioretti
Rhiannon Ellis
Cara Sutton
Kat Trellis
Kimber Bell
Marisol Lees
Ria Leigh
Delilah Daae
Hanna Weiss
Mindie Swallows
Kismet Christian
Juliette Loomis
Vanessa Myers
Arielle Sea
Ellie Dewey
Lace Belle
Esme Innocent
Katie Rollins
Cherie ‘Cherry’ Garcia
Jessie Wolfe
Erin Willows
Suzannah Davies
Emilia Loss
Melanie Jeffries
Meredith Greylek
Kelly Greylek (No relation to Meredith)
Cassidy Rubirosa
Candice Banks
Kendra Copper
Ariadne Todd
Desdemona Hex
Raven Rose
Candace ‘Candy’ Caine
Angelina Haven
Mina Schiff
Callie Dennis
Esme Ross
Susanna Johnson
Consuela ‘Connie’ Sanders
Raffaela ‘Raffi’ Angeles
Ariel Warton
Syren Sirena
Hela Helios
Anne Dread
Rose Rayes
Hope Evans
Faith Hopkins
Elizabeth ‘Eliza’ Eames-Olivet
Alexandria ‘Alex’ Eames-Olivet
April Dawson
June May
May Engel
Augusta Haim
Billy Wolfe
Savannah Stanley
Stanley Cyprus
Kellie Cyrano
Bella Wolfe
Mina Marston
Nadiya Corazon
Annalise Sciorra
Samantha Southhall
Amelia Borstein
Elena Greenwood
Elizabeth Preston
Suella Randall
Marienne Rubirosa
Lilith Morningstar
Saralee Rayes
Destiny Dracula
Martha Curatola
Solina Dracula
Valentine Dracula
Queenie
Annabeth Queen
Lily Sharpe
Isobel Rubirosa
Rose Wolfe
Lily Marigold
Savannah Rider
Marigold Rose
Baby Baker
Mami Morrison
Sugar ‘Sweet’ Sunshine
Melody Eros
Allie Gayson-Enders
Pippa Gayson-Enders
Michaela Orville-Hampton
Janet Orville-Hampton
Mariposa Shadows
Lolita Mayhew
Tamberlyn
Alexara
Sukila
Arielle Denver
Suzanne Denver
Thalin
Chelsea Heart
Jessica Brisbin
Henna Jenkins
Dora Jessop
Kathleen Shore
Samantha Carson
Sarah Carson
Karen Nielsen
Belinda Andrews
Amelie Ellis
Sister Tatjana Nichols
Madison ‘Sugar’ Fuller
Daniel Rabebe
Angelika Rabebe-Cortez
Lady Liandrin MacBeth
Juliet MacIntosh
John-Ross Croft
Annchi ‘Angie’ Croft
Morgana Addams
Angeline ‘Angel’
Verna Lane
Eulalie Tamerlane Poe
I have updated my muse list. I am currently making a character page for them. I have made quite a few as request only. They will probably get their own section on the muse page, but will not be the primary. To read my updated list, pleae visit here: https://rawbutprecious.tumblr.com/muses
Under the cut are the characters that are request only (I will gladly play them and want to, but they are not my primary focus):
Being Human
George Sands
Josh Levison
Nora Sergeant
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Code Black
Rox Valenzuela
Dr. Mario Savetti
Dr. Angus Leighton
Dr. Mike Leighton
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Game of Silence
Gil Harris
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Glee
Santana Lopez
Brittany S. Pierce
Blaine Anderson
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Terriers
Hank Dolworth
Britt Pollack
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The Big Bang Theory
Amy Farrah Flower
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The Night Shift
Dr. TC Callahan
Dr. Jordan Alexander
Michael Ragosa
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This is Us
Kate Pearson
Beth Pearson
Deja (playing her only as an adult character)
Rebecca Pearson
William Hill
Randall Pearson
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Spider Man
Mary Jane Watson
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Pitch Perfect
Becca
Chloe
Benji
Jesse
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Revolution
Aaron Pittman
Miles Matheson
Charlie Matheson
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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel *
Midge Maisel
Suzie
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Merlin
Freya
Gaius
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Gilmore Girls
Emily Gilmore
Liz Danes
Paris Geller
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Harry Potter
Molly Weasley
Linnea Amery (OC, Audrey Tautou)
Luna Lovegood
Pandora Lovegood (FC Saoirse Ronan)
Nymphadora Tonks
Jacob Kowalski
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Hunger Games
Wiress
Beetee
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Lord of the Rings
Eowyn
Faramir
Samwise Gamgee
Meriadoc Brandybuck
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Once Upon a Time
Robin Mills/Margot West
Belle French-Gold *
Mulan
Merida
David Nolan/Prince Charming
Aurora
Ruby Lucas
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Timeless
Jiya
Wyatt Logan
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The Resident
Dr. AJ Austen
Nic Nevin
Dr. Mina Okafor
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Lost
Kate Austen
Charlie Pace
Daniel Faraday
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MISC
Euridice (Hadestown)
The Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods)
Jenna (Waitress)
Juliet Burke (Lost)
Dr. Leyla Shinwari (New Amsterdam)
Brody Davis (Roswell)
Deanna Troy (Star Trek)
Qui-gon Jinn (Star Wars)
Todd Wright (So Help me Todd)
Castiel (Supernatural)
Dr. Conrad Hawkins (The Resident)
Dr. TC Callahan (The Night Shift)
Rufus Carlin (Timeless)
Adam (FC Joseph Gordon-Levitt) (Roswell)
Alice Longbottom (FC Mia Wasikowska) (Harry Potter)
Dr. Gregory House (House)
Effie Trinket (Hunger Games)
Luke Danes (Gilmore Girls)
Dr. Iggy Frome (Gilmore Girls)
Dr. Lauren Bloom (New Amsterdam)
I read mostly authors I'd never read before. I made a significant dent in my purchased TBR. I read 5 classics. I read 7 genres.
I checked out 3 books from my local library.
I did not finish 3 books. Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.
Reasons: LLD the two main characters were getting on my fucking nerves so bad. Valmont leave that woman ALONE! Also, the epistolary style does not make for active reading.
Lolita. I mean, take a wild guess.
AK. To many characters with the same name, I also signed up for one thing, but it's about a whole bunch of things.
I read the longest book I've ever read, Gone with the Wind. I thought it would take a year. Surprisingly, it took a month. December 22nd to January 22nd. I took four days off because the racism was getting on my nerves. I also sometimes just missed a day or two.
January
Loved: To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins, The Wedding by Dorothy West, The Revenant by Michael Punke.
I refuse to say I loved this book, but I did enjoy reading it, a lot: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
February
Loved: Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor, If There be Thorns by VC Andrews, Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon.
Read: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Gravy Hendrix
March
Loved: Priest by Sierra Simone, Roses are Red by James Patterson
Read depressingly: The Stranger by Albert Camus
April
Loved: A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich by Alice Childress, Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Read: In the Woods by Tana French
May
Loved: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane by Henry Farrell
Liked: Animal Farm by George Orwell, Candice by Voltaire
Read: The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory, The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Hated: GOTH by Otsuichi. It was like reading an edgelords Wattpad writing.
This month was so Meh. Baby Jane came in at the end and saved it.
June
Loved: The Invisible Man by HG Wells, Seeds of Yesterday by VC Andrews
Liked: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley, Violets are Blue by James Patterson
Read: The Body by Stephen King.
I have one Flowers in the Attic book left in looking into the other VC Andrews books, but none of them are calling me like Flowers. Maybe I'll read the one with the twins.
July
Loved: The War of the World's by H.G. Wells, An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn, London Bridges by James Patterson
August
Read: The Hallowe'en Party or A Haunting in Venice by Agatha Christie
Hated: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
September
Loved: I am Legend by Richard Matheson
Liked: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
October
Loved: Hannibal by Thomas Harris, Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Read: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
I have one Hannibal book left. What am I supposed to do for Halloween 2025?
November
Loved: An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon and The Song of Achilles by McAllen l Madeline Miller
Liked: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
December
Loved: Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
Liked: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Read: Marnie by Winston Graham.
The book I was looking forward to the most. It's one of my favorite movies. It was the book I just wanted to end. Also, I keep calling this author every name but his own. Winston Granton, William Granston, Graham Wilson.
You thought I was joking about multiple brackets, didn’t ya? (My beloved edit maker @horselover107 sure wishes I was, but she has been cursed for her hubris of submitting... so many of these <3.)
This bracket and all the rest consist of ships that I only received one nomination for (with the exception of Martha/Nine and Tyler/Hasan, who lost the prelims to make the first bracket, but will get a chance at redemption here. The seed order is decided by submitted order, so if you don’t see your ship here, don’t worry... it’s somewhere :3
The left side bouts will run on Monday, April 17th, starting at 9am CST, and dropping one every hour on the hour. The right side bouts will run on Wednesday, April 19th, same hours.
Match-ups below the cut:
Bout 1L: Martha Jones/Nine vs Gwen Cooper/Jack Harkness/Owen Harper/Ianto Jones/Toshiko Sato/Rhys Williams
Bout 2L: Donna Noble/Toshiko Sato vs Esther Drummond/Jack Harkness
Bout 3L: Jack Harkness/Clara Oswald vs Toshiko Sato/Orr
Bout 4L: Gwen Cooper/John Hart/Toshiko Sato vs Jack Harkness/Rex Matheson
Bout 5L: Jack Harkness/Martha Jones vs Suzie Costello/Ace McShane
Bout 6L: Johnny Davies/John Hart/Johnathan Penn vs Ianto Jones/Kathy Swanson
Bout 7L: Alice Carter/Sarah Jane Smith vs Suzie Costello/Rose Tyler
Bout 8L: Esther Drummond/Lois Habiba vs Ianto Jones/Rex Matheson
Bout 1R: Gwen Cooper/Suzie Costello/Toshiko Sato vs Jack Harkness/Carla/Persis
Bout 2R: Jack Harkness/River Song vs Alonso Frame/Ianto Jones
Bout 3R: Owen Harper/Ianto Jones/Toshiko Sato vs Jack Harkness/Javic Thane
Bout 4R: Gwen Cooper/Kathy Swanson vs Gwen Cooper/Mary
Bout 5R: Gwen Cooper/Syriath vs Suzie Costello/Owen Harper
Bout 6R: Owen Harper/Martha Jones vs Ianto Jones/Martha Jones
Bout 7R: Gwen Cooper/Esther Drummond vs Gwen Cooper/Toshiko Sato/Rhys Williams
Bout 8R: Norton Folgate/Jack Harkness vs Tyler Steele/Hasan