#Domain Selection Tips

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5 Reasons Why Choosing the Right Domain Name is Crucial for Your Online Success

In Australia, your domain name is key to your brand’s online success. With over1 700 million domain names out there, finding the right one can seem tough. But, picking the right domain name is crucial for your online success. When I started my business, choosing the domain name was a big decision. It’s a choice that affects my company’s growth every day2. Search engines look at domain names a…

[valdevia]

Hi, I love your works!! I was wondering where you find the original, unedited pictures you use for your art? Do you take them yourself or find them online?

Hey there! I get them from many different sources! Whenever I can I use my own, and sometimes my followers send me cool pics to use (or put them up in the Sacrificial Altar channel in my Discord), but I find most of what I use through public domain sources online!

For the online part, I put this little list together with some of the common resources I use! Feel free to share it around and copy it:

For an easier experience, I'll copy the relevant part below:

STOCK SITES

- Unsplash: Usually the best quality out of the free stock sites. They’ll try to sell you a subscription plan but you can ignore that.

- Adobe Stock: Select “Free” on the dropdown menu next to the search bar. The free image selection here is big and high-quality, though they feel more like stock pictures than natural photos. Note: They limit how many pictures you can download per account per day, but you can make several accounts to circumvent this if you use it a lot.

- Texturelabs: lots of free, very high-quality textures!

- Pexels: Similar to Unsplash, but it has more pictures with people. If you need a photo with models, this is usually the best place.

- Pixabay: Widest selection, but worst quality control. Go here if you haven’t found anything in other sites and don’t mind sifting through a bunch of garbage pics and occasional AI images.

PUBLIC DOMAIN SOURCES

- Wikimedia Commons: an enormous selection of CC and public domain pictures. Super useful, especially for the really specific images that you'd expect to find on a Wikipedia article. Always check the copyright conditions! To filter by license, search something and then click on the License dropdown under the search bar. Select “No restrictions” for public domain images.

- Picryl: A repository of public domain sources, ranging from ancient historical books and artifacts to fairly modern pictures. If you're looking for something old/historical, chances are it's here! This website is probably one of the most complicated ones to use, so here are three important tips before you use it:

This site added a paywall that appears after the 3rd page of search results. To remove it, install uBlock Origin, go to the “My Filters” page (clicking on the gear icon after opening the extension), and paste this filter: picryl.com##._9oJ0c2

After searching, use the timeline on the top right to narrow down the result by year.

It won’t let you download the full picture without paying, but it always has a link to the source site below the description. Click on that, then copy-paste the image’s name to find it in the original source. That way you can get it for free, and often in better quality than Picryl offers.

National Archives Catalog, The Library of Congress, NASA, and Europeana have wide selections, but they are included in Picryl so it’s usually better to search there and then download them in the source as mentioned above!

- Flickr Search: a ton of usable pictures with a generally more amateur feel, just remember to filter by license using the “Any license” dropdown menu. When you find an image, make sure to check its specific license (you can find it below the image, on the right side).

- Openverse: The official Creative Commons archive, has many sources! Includes other sites on this list, but has a lot of clutter if you don’t filter.

- iNaturalist: a repository of user-submitted images of animals, plants, and fungi. Look for a genus or species, then navigate to the photo list and filter by license.

MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

- The Met: An amazing selection of artifacts from all over the world, with top quality photographs of most of them (usually with several angles for each). You can filter images by material, location, and era.

- Getty Museum: Another smaller selection of museum pieces, but this one includes old photos as well as artifacts. You can also filter by dates, materials and cultures. Make sure you include the “Open Content” filter to only see public domain things!

- Smithsonian: Big selection of around 5 million museum pieces, with some 3D scans of museum pieces. Most pieces just have a single picture that can sometimes be low quality, but pieces with 3D models sometimes also include a lot of high quality photos from multiple angles. This collection also includes things from museums of natural history, so you can also use it to search for bones and specimens.

- Artvee: public domain classical art. They make you pay to download high-quality images.

If you guys got any others, please let me know and I'll add them to the collection!

[neuvilette-tea-party]

Steb×busty!reader, and he's just trying his best to not stare, to not be obvious, to not be disrespectful, and he's falling so so miserably. The reader just keeps pretending not to notice and continues to tease him until he's sure he'll go insane. Pretty please 🙏❤️🙏❤️ (you can make it more nsfw of sfw, whatever you see fit)

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Mmmmh, Steb being a bit of a perv ( ¬ᴗ¬)

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ Steb x F!reader . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Tags : Simple, fluffy, cute, short and sweet, Steb is selectively mute, Steb like to catch a glimpse, Steb is not discreet in the slightest but he tries <3, very slight nsfw, boob kneading and sucking

You yawn deeply. 

Its 10pm, time for bed. 

Steb turns his page, reading his new chess book like a lil kid devouring his favorite fantasy series. You stand off the bed and head to your chest of drawers to take out your pajamas. You let them fall on the bed and start unbuttoning your chemise. 

It’s a new chemise and you took the wrong size around the chest area, it’s too tight. 

You yawn again, blinking against sleepiness as your cleavage deepens. You hear Steb starting to purr, his book must be really interesting to read, for him at last. You look up to admire your newly fiance engrossed in his reading, only to bust him oogling you changing into your pjs.  

He immediately looks down at his book, his ears tense, and his purr stops immediately.  

You snort, resuming the unbuttoning of your chemise with a sleepy sigh. That’s not the first time you’ve caught him oogling your chest! Nature has been generous with you in that domain, and even though it breaks your back every day, at least Steb appreciates your curves really much. 

A lot even. 

You’re fighting the last buttons of your white chemise when the purr resumes. You quickly look up to catch him once more, hurriedly lowering his gaze to the book like a child caught with his hand in the cookie jar. 

You put your hands on your hips while he takes great care in looking only at his pages. 

“I saw you, Mister!” You falsely chastise him. 

He raises his book to hide his face behind it, in a silent admission. 

“You saw me struggling with the buttons, you could at least have proposed to help!” You keep teasing, “And me who thought I got engaged to a gentleman...” 

He lowers the book, just to let his ocean eyes appear slightly, looking at you with pleading eyes. 

“Since you’re not decided to help, I’ll change in the bathroom. No more show for you. So there!” 

Immediately, he closes and throws his book on the bed and hurriedly stands up to join you, eager to help. 

You squint at him with a tight grin, silently chuckling at his eagerness. 

Steb loves your big boobs, he loves to play with it in bed or just holding them to relax from his hard day. You are his walking stress toy, and you let him play because it is so amusing and endearing to see his heart glittering with excitement when he gain access to your heavy chest. 

He gestures for you to turn so he can take off your chemise and open your bra. 

You snigger and turn. 

He pulls on the chemise, kissing your newly exposed skin on your shoulders.  

Kiss kiss kiss kiss... 

He unclips your bra and pulls on the straps gently to let it fall. 

“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmh...” You lasciviously sigh, “Those boobs are so heavy, you know? If only someone would be nice enough to hold them and relieve my poor, poor back...” 

You immediately feel his large hand caressing your sides up, sneaking their way in the front and cupping your heavy breast. He immediately starts to knead them, his purr resuming low and deep as he dives his nose in the crook of your neck to inhale your raw scent. 

He plays with your nipples, circling and pinching them lovingly, playing with them like he would dough bread, so gently. 

His large hands are full and he loves every second of it. 

He keeps kissing your neck and shoulder as he plays, brushing the tip of his nose on your skin, his cheek scales tickling your neck. 

He gently directs you toward the bed and follows you as you crawl on all fours to lie down, pressing his tall body against yours as he squeezes your breast with delight.  

He purrs loudly like a big cat would, nudging himself against you as the big spoon. 

You sigh, letting him roll your nipples between his fingers, getting sleepy once more. 

You grumble as he rolls you on your back delicately but wrap your arms around his shoulders as he takes your boob in his mouth, lathering it with his saliva.  

He sucks and licks it thoroughly, peacefully, taking his sweet time. You let out another sleepy sigh, caressing his hair as he suckles your tit like it would give him milk. 

You let sleepiness take you as he lays on top of you, hugging you tight, your boobie in his hungry mouth. 

His purr loud and deep 

Satiated 

Satisfied 

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[olenvasynyt]

I know my fellow artists and creators have been frustrated with the rise of AI on Pinterest and Google.  Many of us find it difficult to serch for good references, tips, and general inspiration for art.  So I want to share my collection of good, free websites for artists, designers, film makers, and creators so we can create without ugly AI images staring in our faces 🙌

Sketchfab

An incredible source for references.  Has a huge collection of 3D animals, architecture, interior rooms, vehicles, food, objects, furniture, nature, memes, characters, etc etc etc. You can literally find several insanely detailed 3D models of the Notre Dame (this one is insane) Models can rotated at any angle as well as zoomed in and out.  You can also change the view of the model to be matcap with flat, colorless planes, wireframe, or base color as opposed to fully rendered.  

Cons: there are many uploads that are random and incredibly specific, which overwhelms the search.  Can be excellent for game designers who want to download models but for artists looking for drawing references, you might have to dig a bit for what you want.  Can be so fun for playing around and using crazy fun references for practicing.

Designspiration

As a photographer and graphic designer and someone who can doomscroll on pinterest forever, this is my favorite for finding inspiration for everything: typography, logos, product mockups, illustration, photography, web design, etc.  Has an amazing feature where you can search for art with specific hex codes!  Probably the coolest feature I’ve seen in search engines, and by far superior to google's color search. This site is mostly for design inspiration, but I feel like if you are super into moodboards, then this is the site for you too especially with the beautiful selection of photography.

Cons: I have no cons, I love this website so much and I used to be addicted to pinterest (still am actually😬) but this is easily my new favorite

Public Works by Cosmos 

Thousands of artworks enter the public domain every year, and this website is a search engine for other 100,000 of those copyright free works.  All of these works are free to edit, use, and sell with few restrictions.

Cons: I personally find the layout for the search feed a bit frustrating to look around in sometimes, because it’s not the typical "scroll up and down" website. But is very dynamic and overall fun to explore.

Same.energy 

This is a good visual search engine that’s a good replacement for Google images and Pinterest.  The minimal words makes it simple and easy, and clicking on an image you like to filter the feed to find similar images.

Cons: this is in beta so it still have some kinks to work out. It seems to struggle with specific searches and some of the images brought up in the search can be repetitive or not relevant.  

Reference Angle

A website for finding face references in any specific angle and any expression for any gender and age.

Cons: I would love this website more if it gave you the ability to customize the light source, but sadly is not an option.  I also feel like there is not a lot of racial diversity in the photos, and some of the images do not match the specific angle. But it is overall a great source for face references

Virtual Lighting Studio by zvork

A good source for light studies.  You can change the source, direction, color, and brightness as well stacking several light sources on top of each other.  

Cons: there isn’t a way to angle the face or change the expression, so it is permanently in portrait mode.  There are four different models and I’m not the biggest fan of some of them…I like the black guy the best because he looks at me kindly instead staring into my soul like the two white guys. The ads are also a bit obnoxious and for the love of god DO NOT USE IN MOBILE!!!  The ads are impossible to get rid of.

Film Grab

An archive of stills from a huge list of movies.  Good for film makers, photographers, art studies, moodboards, inspiration, etc. Has a huge selection of movies and you can search by movie, director, costume designer, aspect ratio, year, genre, and country. You can also hit random post and it'll give you a random movie, which I think is really fun.

Cons: I do not recommend mobile. The mobile does not have the option to search for a specific movie, so you're forced to scroll through the giant A-Z list of directors or films to find the specific film you were looking for.  Another con that I just discovered: a big-ass ad on the top of the website that occasionally advertises AI websites 🤢 (not shown on the screenshots I shared because ew)

Unsplash

Another image search website that has the feeling of Pinterest

Cons: some images are locked for premium only, and the feed is a bit frustrating to scroll through on mobile since they show the images one at a time instead of as a nice collage like pinterest.  Some images can also be irrelevant to the search.

Sending lots of love to my fellow artists and creative peeps out there. AI sucks and it feels like it's overwhelming the creative space. But I promise there is a way to avoid it! Keep creating 💕

[8figurehustler]

Affiliate Programs That Aren’t A Scam | 💰💰💰

below are affiliate programs that i’ve tried. rated from 1-10 and why

ShareASale - rated a 10 because it’s the only affiliate company that ive tried and that actually brought me good passive income. not only that, since they are a company, they have multiple businesses that you can choose from depending on what your niche is. a lot of affiliate programs im in right now ive registered through shareasale. link : www.shareasale.com

Shein Affiliate Program - rated at a 9 because it would be a 10 if shareasale wasn’t so good. if you’re into fashion & beauty and your niche revolves around these, go for it. i would suggest only applying if you have purchased from shein before and have bought the products that you’ll be promoting. Currently they only accept you if you’re active on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter although you can apply your links elsewhere, these platforms are just needed to application process & for them to view your social media presence. link : www.sheinaffiliate.com ( if you can’t find the affiliate program, type in affiliate directly in the search bar on the app and it will take you straight to the page itself )

Amazon Associates - rated at a 4, it’s not a bad program to be in but to really make bank on there you’d need to have a really wide social media presence, a constant trending niche and you’d have to post multiple links from different products to make a decent amount. i was active on it for about a year and only made around $50 in the end because majority of the brand are quite stingy and pay a very low commission percentage, im talking like 2% -10% so im the end, id really get a few cents from commissions but then again, i do faceless digital marketing and i was just a beginner so my social media presence wasn’t as big as it is now. maybe in the future i would give it another go but for now, nah. tip: if you have you own blog site with you own domain and receive a lot of traffic this might do good for you. link : www.amazonassociates.com

Digistore24 - rated at a 3. there’s not much to say about this affiliate program, i think the rating says enough. maybe others have had good experiences with it but me? nah. from the get go, i knew they were bad. first of all, the thousands of emails i got already put me off & the worst part is, it wasn’t even related to anything i was involved in & no unsubscribing doesn’t work, as long as you have an account with them, trust you’ll be getting all those emails. then, majority of their programs also have the same commission rates as amazon associates, on top of that, the businesses they have aren’t really lucrative & flexible. it really only revolves around a few select niches. i used it for about a few months and i made $0, not even a cent. ive also done research and quite a few users have issues with payouts, they have a very few select payout processes and if you live outside of the us, you may have trouble setting up your payout information. that being said, just because it didn’t work out for me, does not mean it will have the same end result for you. link : www.digistore24.com

so far these are majority of affiliate programs i’ve tried out, excluding small individual programs ive personally joined through my own weight & how they’ve done for me. i will continue to browse and experiment, of course keeping you in the loop, so follow me to stay updated !

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[goldencherriess]

We visit the Garden Gnome Emporium.

Pairing: Percy Jackson x Fem! Reader

Summary: New dangers show in the horizons as Y/N navigates the beginnings of the her first ever quest.

Word count: 10k (oops!)

Warnings: angst (because apparently I can't stop writing it), a lot of eye contact. Glaring as a love language basically

Previous part II Series masterlist

Night came and went, bleeding into the morning, letting the sun shine down on Camp Half-Blood. Y/N woke up early, well aware of what this morning brought. She put her hair up, tied her shoelaces into perfect bows, made her bed (no wrinkles showed on the marble white sheets) and stepped into the crisp morning air. She looked up towards the clear blue sky, a smile stretching on her lips. A horn announced the beginning of the day and she marched towards the pavilion, her head held high. 

The Greek columns touched the sky, the campfire swaying slightly in the breeze. She entered the pavilion, her eyes meeting Annabeth’s. Other demigods stood in a circle and Y/N recognized Percy’s golden hair. He was speaking quietly to Chiron, mr. D standing proudly beside them, arms crossed. 

She stopped near Annabeth, not taking her gaze off the pair. “Good morning,” she saluted. 

“Good morning, Y/N. Today’s the day,” Annabeth’s sure voice said. 

Y/N nodded, shifting her gaze towards her friend. A small smile bloomed on her lips. “Yes, it is.”

Annabeth smiled back, before Chiron’s voice boomed, his hands settling on his hips. “The Oracle has confirmed what we expected, that this quest will proceed toward the Underworld, where you will confront the god who has rebelled against his brothers. Hades.” Y/N turned to look at the centaur, straightening her back, her face devoid of any emotion. “The entrance to Hades’s domain lies under the city of Los Angeles.” Chiron looked down at Percy. “This is where you will journey to. Time is short.” He moved his gaze to the demigods. “I have selected our most compelling candidates, from which you will choose three to join you on this quest and ensure that we succeed.”

Percy’s gaze settled on Athena’s daughter. “Annabeth.” His ocean blue eyes latched onto Y/N’s and she raised her chin. “And Y/N.” 

“Customarily, one waits to at least hear a name or two before choosing. Are you sure you don’t wanna hear more?” asked Chiron, looking at Percy, the grey in his hair and eyebrows only enhancing the warm wisdom in his eyes.

Y/N could feel Annabeth shift her weight. She looked at her from the corner of her eyes. Someone who didn’t know Annabeth would have been fooled by her determined stance and stone-like eyes. But Y/N wasn’t fooled, she knew her friend too well. She reached over and took hold of her hand, staring straight ahead at Percy and Chiron. Annabeth squeezed her hand, a way of saying “thanks”. She squeezed back. 

“This thing, Zeus’s master bolt, we need to get it back, right?” asked Percy as he looked up at the centaur. 

“Yes,” nodded Chiron. 

Percy raised an eyebrow. “And it’s gonna be hard to get, yes?” 

“Extraordinarily.”

“And if the mission required someone to push me down a flight of stairs for it to succeed… you’d want someone who won’t hesitate when they do it. And someone who would protect from the shadows, someone whose aim you’d trust to reach its target.” Percy’s gaze panned on Y/N. 

Chiron’s eyebrow raised, before he turned back to the demigods before him. “The first quest-mates shall be Annabeth Chase and Y/N L/N!”

 A smirk appeared on Y/N’s face and she squeezed Annabeth’s hand. The morning had brought the promise of a quest she wouldn’t dare fail. 

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Y/N didn’t have much to pack for the journey. She looked at the objects strewn across her bed and at the backpack Annabeth lent her, as she didn’t have one of her own. Her arrows were glistening in the sunshine rays and her bow was proudly bending on the sheets. She took hold of an arrow and touched the tip. It was sharp as a needle. 

Footsteps came up behind her and Luke’s voice cut the silence. “You got the quest you’ve wanted for so long.”

She turned around. The boy was kneeling down beside his bed, grunting as he took out a box from under it. “I know.”

Luke laughed. “Aren’t you proud? It seems you’ve made quite the impression on Percy.”

Y/N shrugged. “I don’t care.” She turned back around, stuffing the arrows in the backpack, hiding them from mortal eyes. The bow, though, didn’t fit. She would need to carry it around in plain sight. 

“Either way, you’ve got what you wanted. Somehow you always do.” A warm hand settled on her shoulder. 

She turned to look at Luke, her first friend at camp. He was bearing a soft smile. “You’ll do great,” he added, nodding. 

Her lips curled in a small smile. “Reckon I won’t get into trouble?”

Luke rolled his eyes. “Oh, you definitely will. But try to keep it at minimum. Come back in a piece, alright? You’re like a sister to me.”

A warmth spread in her chest at his last words and her smile turned into a full blown grin. “I’ve always wanted an older brother.” She did. More often than not, during the school days and after her mother’s death, loneliness creeped in her life and she longed for someone to share her pain, to understand her sentiments and to soothe her worries. Her aunt tried her best and Y/N would remain forever grateful to her, but she could feel how her aunt was keeping things away from her, how she held secrets of her own, how she was keeping her in the dark. Maybe this was why she grew to fear it.

Y/N’s gaze slipped towards the box held in Luke’s hands. She nodded towards it. “What’s that?” 

“For Percy.”

“Am I not getting anything?” she replied, a note of envy seeping into her tone. 

“You can take care of yourself, I’d say. You don’t need some old Converse from me to kick ass.” Luke’s eyes twinkled and he ruffled Y/N’s hair. 

“Stop that!” she yelled, as she pushed his hands away and tried smoothing down her hair. 

A laugh escaped Luke’s lips. “Still bossy as ever, I see.”

Her eyebrows furrowed and she threw him a furious look, before turning back to packing. She had half a mind to take with her the yellow coat she arrived in at Camp Half-Blood, but she had outgrown it quite a few years ago. Still, she regarded the flashing, neon yellow of it, as it stayed hung on the back of her bed. 

“You alright?” asked Luke worriedly.

She sighed. “Yes.” She slinged the backpack on her shoulder, the sound of arrows clinking together reaching her ears. She took hold of her bow, her fingers clawing around the smooth wood, fitting like puzzle pieces. She squared her shoulders and she turned to meet Luke’s eyes. “I’m ready.” 

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The pine tree stood tall in the wind, its leaves swaying gently. Y/N watched from afar how Annabeth said her goodbyes to Thalia, her hand on the tree’s bark. When Y/N first met Annabeth, she was green with envy at every mention of Thalia’s name. Thalia this, Thalia that. But after Annabeth slowly warmed up to her, Y/N saw the tree as what it really was. A sacrifice. An attempt to shelter those who were just like herself. She saw the tree’s beauty and she was thankful for it. It brought Annabeth to her (whose eyes seemed to follow her everywhere her first few days at camp. At some point, Y/N was fed up with it and confronted her about it. They slowly became friends). 

She closed her eyes and tilted her head back, basking in the sunlight, feeling the wind’s caress on her cheek. 

“She’s really gonna miss that tree, huh?” Y/N heard Percy say from beside her. A scowl darkened her features, but she didn’t open her eyes, instead choosing to strain her ears for any bird sounds. She didn’t hear the eagle sing today. 

“When Annabeth first arrived here with Thalia and Luke, they were being chased by monsters,” replied Grover, a satyr with a friendly face. 

Y/N met him a few years back when she tried figuring out her place at camp and her talent. The Demeter children were trying to teach her how to tend to plants. She didn’t have the patience (and it seemed that she didn’t have the talent for it either), but Grover did. He often mingled with the Demeter children and he taught her to make a flower crown, before he put it on the mane of her hair with a warm smile, eyes wrinkling. 

“Agents of Hades. Sisters,” he continued. 

“Furies,” added Percy, nodding. “Mrs. Dodds?”

“Yes!”

Y/N’s eyebrows furrowed. “Who’s mrs. Dodds?”

“Our algebra teacher. Alecto,” explained Grover. 

She hummed in reply. 

“Thalia turned back to fight to buy her friends some time. Her satyr Protector tried to stop her, but she wouldn’t listen. So, at the last moment… Zeus intervened to save her life and… changed her form.” Grover’s voice shook. 

“The most powerful being in the universe's best idea to save his daughter’s life… was to turn her into a tree?” asked Percy, a note of doubt in his voice.

Y/N opened her eyes and turned to look at him. For some odd reason, the question irked her, flaring her up. “He did save her, in the end. And trees are a symbol of life. Not that you would understand.”

Percy’s eyebrows furrowed and he opened his mouth to retaliate, but Annabeth cut him off. “She was the bravest demigod I ever knew. She fought valiantly and she met a hero’s fate.”

“She met a pinecone’s fate,” replied Percy, pointing at the tree in the horizon. 

Y/N scoffed, turning her back on him, taking a few steps and coming beside Annabeth. She turned around. “You have no respect,” she stated, crossing her arms, bearing a wild look in her eyes. 

Percy met her gaze, confusion simmering in his ocean eyes. 

“Forbidden children are always in danger, even the strongest one, even Thalia. And you are not Thalia,” said Annabeth, her voice firm. 

“Forbidden children are a magnet for danger. Monsters,” added Y/N. “I’m guessing you don’t have a death wish.”

Percy shifted his weight. “No,” he mumbled, clearly annoyed. 

“Then, you’d better listen to us.”

“Do exactly as we say, and maybe you survive this,” said Annabeth. “Are we clear?” But she didn’t wait for a reply, as she turned on her heels, leaving for the border. 

Y/N raised an eyebrow. “Are we clear?” she stressed, leaning forward.

Percy clenched his jaw. “Yes, ma'am.” 

She nodded, before turning around and catching up to Annabeth, bumping their shoulders. 

“Does she think she’s in charge?” she heard Percy ask Grover. She rolled her eyes.

“Who’d you think would be in charge?”

“I guess I assumed we’d do a show of hands or something.”

She scoffed lightly, before she passed the pine tree, her fingers softly caressing the bark. She threw a glance behind her shoulder, the sight of Camp Half-Blood reminding her of a home away from home. She smiled, before she jumped down, the unknown stretching before her eyes. 

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Y/N hadn’t missed the city. It looked the same as the day she left it: wild and untamed. She glanced outside the window, as she sat in the bus, towering skyscrapers passing by. She recognized many places. Like that one corner where she was almost bullied by kids twice her size just because she was different. And there’s that candy shop her aunt brought her to once after her first day at a different school than the one she was attending a week before. Her eyes narrowed. That one block seemed familiar. With a pang of heart, she realised it was the block her aunt lived in. If she still lived in it, and didn’t move away. 

She sighed, falling back into her seat. Annabeth was soundly asleep next to her, the chest rising and falling with every breath. Y/N took in her fluttering eyelashes, sweetly kissing her cheek, and Y/N figured Annabeth didn’t sleep the night before. She knew her friend too well. She knew that Annabeth always worried, always strategized, was always one step ahead. 

She tucked a stray strand of  hair  behind Annabeth’s ear, lightly putting her head on her shoulder, shifting more comfortably in the seat. 

The skyscrapers rolled by, until they were nothing but passing, flashing hills.

Her gaze caught Percy looking at them. He was trying to be discreet, Y/N could tell. “What?” she whispered, careful to not wake Annabeth up.

He only shook his head, before turning to look straight ahead. “Nothing,” he simply answered. A second later, he turned in his seat, towards Y/N. “You’re great friends,” he stated, nodding his head toward the sleeping form of Annabeth.

Y/N’s gaze slipped toward the girl. “Yeah, so?”

“Nothing. Just asking.”

Y/N’s eyes narrowed. “Why are you always this curious?”

“I’m not,” mumbled Percy, his ears turning slightly red.

“Yeah, you are. Not only do you always ask stupid things, but you also stare an awful lot. Did your mommy never taught you it’s not polite to stare?”

“I’m not staring!”

“Right, and I’m Zeus’ child,” she replied, sarcasm dripping down her tongue. “Just stop staring. It’s pissing me off. If you’ve got something to say, just come out and say it.”

Percy looked her in the eyes, his jaw clenching. “I don’t”

Y/N only nodded. “Great. I don’t either.” She turned her head to gaze out the window. The city was long gone and she let herself be whisked away by the green scenery.

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“There is no way this is what sacred smells like,” said Percy, turning to look at Annabeth and Y/N, as a rocker in his fifties came out of the smelling WC of the bus. Y/N scrunched up her nose, a waft of what she could nicely only describe as garbage passing by. 

“We’re soldiers on a mission. It’s not a vacation,” retorted Annabeth.

“Thank you for clearing that up. But if this is so important, why didn’t Chiron spring for plane tickets? This seems kind of low priority, doesn’t it?” Percy asked, shifting the gaze between his three companions. 

Y/N’s eyebrows furrowed. “What? No one told you?” She moved her gaze onto Grover, who withdrew into himself. “You didn’t tell him?”

“Sorry, I assumed someone had told you,” replied Grover, eyes full of remorse.

“Tell me what?”

“Percy, it isn’t just the monsters who are gonna be trying to stop us. You’re a forbidden child,” explained Grover, tilting his head. “Zeus might decide to take a shot at you himself. The sky is his domain. We’d be serving you on a silver platter to try to travel through it.”

“And flying would be like an act of war, it would mean you’re defying him,” added Y/N. “And you do not want to defy the god of the skies and the king of Olympus.”

Percy searched her face, eyebrows furrowed and lips parted. “Yeah, no one mentioned that,” he eventually replied, his voice full of annoyance. 

The bus slowly pulled to a stop in a gas station, Y/N catching sight of far away trees and she was strongly reminded of the fresh air back when she was living with her mother in a cosy cabin. But that was years ago. 

“Okay, I’m gonna get us some snacks,” announced Annabeth, getting up from her seat and straightening her purple jacket. 

“I wanna come too,” said Y/N, getting up and dusting her pants. 

“I’ll come with you,” voiced Percy, trying to get up on his feet but being pushed back by Annabeth’s firm hands.

“No, you’ll stay right there.”

Percy’s face morphed into a look of disbelief. “What? And how come you’re letting her go, but not me?” he looked towards Y/N, before quickly moving his eyes back on Annabeth. 

“She has a name. And because I asked her,” piped in Y/N, eyebrows furrowing. She crossed her arms, the blood in her veins starting to boil. 

“Yeah, well, I asked her too. Didn’t seem to help,” furrowed Percy. 

“You’re staying here and that’s final.”

“Monsters can’t smell you through that, so that’s where we want you,” added Annabeth, nodding her head. 

Percy’s eyebrows twitched. “I wanna vote.” He briefly looked at Grover, who was worryingly watching the interaction, his gaze shifting back and forth as if he was at a game of tennis. “Who thinks that we should all go get to breathe fresh air and buy our own snacks?” he asked, gazing at Y/N, one eyebrow slightly arched. He deftly raised his hand. 

“There’s no voting,” Y/N and Annabeth said in unison. 

“Chips and sodas okay for you guys?” questioned Annabeth. 

“I don’t think you should just get to decide we don’t vote.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” Annabeth voiced, sarcasm lacing her words.

“There’s no point in voting. I just said you’re not coming. Annie agrees,” replied Y/N, leaning forward, looking Percy in the eyes. Her blood was still boiling in her veins and her skin was hot and she knew she would soon reach her limit, before she’d start to erupt, much like a volcano would, but she kept her voice even and her face devoid of any emotion. 

Percy’s lips curled in disdain. “Of course she does! She agrees to whatever you say!” 

Y/N’s lips twitched. “She knows it’s for the better. You, on the other hand, don’t.”

“Okay. I wanna vote on whether you get to decide we don’t vote.”

Y/N’s frown only deepened and bolts thundered in her gaze, flashing. Percy met her eyes, a storm brewing in his ocean gaze. 

Annabeth sighed. “Grover, please, can you help your…” Her voice faltered as Grover started clapping slowly, smiling awkwardly  “...friend?”

Y/N swiftly moved her gaze onto him, confusion lacing her features. She blinked. 

“I really don’t wanna be a tiebreaker,” Grover said, taking all of them in, shaking his head. “I have a better idea.” His clapping increased in a quick rhythm. He opened his mouth and his voice rounded in swift sounds to sing. “Oh, golly, the road’s gettin’ bumpy ‘cause I got me some friends who just can’t get along.”

Y/N’s eyebrows raised, her lips parting. 

“Oh, dear! When the team’s gettin’ bumpy the trick to gettin’ through it is singin’ this song–”

“Dude, what are you doing?” asked Percy, his voice flat. 

Grover blinked, and he moved his gaze from Percy to Annabeth to Y/N, smiling slightly as if the answer was clear as day. “It’s the consensus song,” he simply answered. “Verse two encourages us to say nice things about each other.” 

Percy looked at Y/N, who was still bearing a confused look on her face. Her eyebrows did lower, though. 

“You get a few rounds in and you’d be amazed at how disagreements just kind of… fade away,” continued Grover, his voice faltering at Annabeth’s bored look on her face. 

Silence settled for a few seconds and Y/N briefly glanced at Percy, who was blinking and looking ahead at nothing in particular.

“Chips and sodas okay for you guys?” repeated Annabeth, her hand in her jacket’s pockets. 

“Whatever.”

“Yes, please.”

Y/N scoffed before she left Annabeth’s side, heading for the bus exit. The air was as fresh as remembered. 

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The sliding doors opened, making way for Y/N and Annabeth to enter the gas station. The cashier was a plump woman in her forties, her face empty of any emotion. She looked bored at best.

“Alright, let’s split up. I’ll get the chips, you get the sodas, okay?” said Y/N, looking around, body tensed. 

Annabeth nodded, before going in the direction of the candies. Y/N looked at her departing figure, before she passed the cashier and stopped in front of the snacks aisle. The refrigerators were humming behind her and she moved her gaze down the alley, trying to read the products. The letters were jumbling together, swirling in front of her eyes in a tangle of mess. She blinked and furrowed. She reached a hand out and took hold of a Lay’s chips bag. She whispered the letters. “La… le… lein?” She shook her head. “That didn’t sound right.” She sighed before she picked up three more identical bags and turned her head to search for Annabeth. She recognized her dark braided hair behind the candy aisle. A small smile blossomed on Y/N’s lips and she let her gaze slide away, taking in the shop around her. 

The smile fell off  her face when her eyes caught sight of a woman staring at her over the drinks aisle. She shifted her weight before she left for the cashier, turning to glance behind her shoulder. Annabeth was just coming beside her. “Don’t look now, but I think we’re being watched.”

Annabeth gave a subtle nod before she dumped all the candies and sodas on the cash register. The cashier raised her eyebrows before she started scanning the products. Athena’s daughter glanced behind her shoulder, as Y/N gave the chips bags to the blonde plump woman in front of her, who was suspiciously checking them both out. “Are you dears alone?” she asked. 

Y/N gritted her teeth. “No.”

“You were right,” Annabeth whispered to Y/N, from the corner of her mouth without looking at her. “Do you think it’s…?”

“Yes,” nodded Y/N, throwing the cashier a tight-lipped smile. 

“That would be 10 dollars,” announced the cashier. 

Y/N searched her pockets before she pulled out a green bill, the face of Alexander Hamilton greeting her. She slammed the money on the cash register, took the bag full of chips, candies and sodas and pulled Annabeth out the gas station. The sliding doors closed behind her with a whoosh sound.

They quickened their steps, Annabeth glancing behind her shoulder, a frown on her face. 

“Don’t panic,” Y/N voiced, looking at her, as they entered the bus. 

“I’m not panicking.” Annabeth stopped in the middle of the aisle. “You go ahead,” she said before she put on the Yankees cap, disappearing.

Y/N sighed, as she approached the boys. 

“Look, I’m not against the idea of consensus, I’m just not sure the song is doing what you think it is, is all,” she heard Percy say. She threw the bag onto his lap and he whipped his head around, his eyebrows furrowed. “Hey!”

She shushed him, waving her hand, and looking at the place where she knew Annabeth would be. She strained her ears, hoping to catch bits and pieces of anything that would alert her of the presence of monsters. 

“What are you doing?” asked Percy, closely watching her. 

Her eyes widened when she saw Annabeth reappear, a frantic look on her face. “Open the window,” she urged Percy, pushing him. 

“What?” 

“Just do as I say!”

Percy opened his mouth to retort, his ocean blue eyes darkening, but he was interrupted by Annabeth. “Guys, you need to open that window! Now!” 

“I don’t think these windows are supposed to–” replied Grover, panic overtaking his features once he saw a Fury getting up from her seat. “Oh, no.”

Y/N swore under her breath and she backed, taking hold of her bow. 

“Go, go, go, go, go!” Grover yelled, getting up and pushing Percy. 

Y/N took out an arrow, and she raised it, not taking her eyes off Alecto, as she slowly advanced towards them, her wings stretching menacingly. She heard the boys forcing the window open, the bus alarm filling the air. 

“Everyone, leave your belongings and exit the front of the bus,” the driver spoke up. 

Y/N inhaled, taking a step back as she made eye contact with the Fury. People got up from their seats, swarming the aisle and slowing down Alecto.  

“Y/N, Annabeth, let’s go!,” yelled Percy, touching Y/N’s arm. She shook his hold off, hearing shrieking. 

Another Fury flew in, breaking a window and turning her attention to Percy. 

“Hey!” Annabeth yelled, taking out her dagger. 

“For gods’ sake!” Y/N mumbled as she raised her bow and launched her arrow. It cut the air, before it targeted the Fury’s forehead at the same time the dagger stabbed her heart. The Fury gave out another shriek, her eyes turning glossy. She turned into an ashy dust and Y/N huffed. 

“We’re done here, let’s go!” said Annabeth, picking her dagger up and jumping down the open window. 

Y/N took hold of her fallen arrow. “Come on, Percy!” she yelled over shoulder, looking at the boy as he picked up the box she recognized as being Luke’s. He nodded, and she took it as a sign he would follow her out the window.

He did. 

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Birds were chirping and Y/N was happy to be immersed in nature once again. The wind was dancing through the tall pine trees and light was filtering through the deep green leaves. If she closed her eyes, she could imagine she was back home, at the cabin with her mother. But she was on a mission. And she couldn’t let herself be distracted. Not even by the slightest breeze or bird song. 

“Somewhere up ahead this turns into a satyr path,” voiced Grover from behind her. 

“What’s a satyr path?”

“It’s a road through the wilderness. Satyr explorers use them. Harder to track us.”

Y/N’s Converse scuffled, hitting a strayed, small rock. She watched as it rolled down the dusty path. 

“That’s great but if we stay in the wilderness, how are we gonna find a phone?”

She frowned at hearing Percy’s question. She turned to look at him. The blond was holding the box as it was the most sacred thing he’d ever get to hold, and envy’s claw squeezed her neck. 

“What do we need a phone for?” Annabeth voiced the question that was swimming in Y/N’s thoughts and mind. 

“So we can call camp,” stated Percy as if the answer was obvious and plain. 

“For what?” asked Y/N, stopping in her tracks. 

“To get help.”

“We’re not getting help,” she replied, resuming her walk. 

“We don’t need help. We’re fine,” added Annabeth. 

Percy scoffed. “We’re fine? We haven’t even gotten to Trenton, and we’re wandering through a forest. I didn’t even know they had forests in New Jersey, but we’ve found one. I would say we’re the opposite of fine.”

“It’s a very pretty forest, though,” mumbled Y/N, looking up at the towering, sheltering trees. 

On hearing this, Grover threw her a small smile.

“We were sent on a quest by the Oracle, by the gods,” Annabeth said, turning to look at Percy over her shoulder. “What’d you think, it would be easy? It’s supposed to be hard. That’s why only certain people are chosen. If we call camp, we’re basically saying it was a mistake to choose us.”

“I’m completely comfortable with that,” replied Percy, shrugging. “Everyone makes mistakes.”

Y/N scoffed. “We can’t afford to make mistakes. This is a one time only chance.”

Percy blinked, looking at her. He opened his mouth to reply, but Annabeth spoke up, stopping in the middle of the path and turning to look at him. “Why are you so afraid of who you are?”

“What?” frowned Percy.

Grover looked between them, inhaling. “You know, what’s interesting about this particular satyr path is it’s actually the one my Uncle Ferdinand took when he set out on his own quest.”

Percy ignored him, looking at Annabeth. “What was that supposed to mean, afraid of who I am? I’m not afraid.”

Y/N rolled her eyes, crossing her arms. She was getting tired of his attitude. 

“Yes, you are,” emphasised Annabeth. “You aren’t just a kid. Just a kid doesn’t do what you did to Clarisse back at camp. Just a kid doesn’t have Hades sending top lieutenants to retrieve them. You know, you are a part of something so much bigger than we can understand right now. We have to move forward whether you like it or not, whether you want to or not.”

Percy shrugged. “You don’t want to call camp, fine. Then, at least let’s call your mom.”

Y/N uncrossed her arms, lips parting. She shifted her gaze onto Annabeth. She knew her friend well. All too well. She knew that right at this moment Percy had unleashed a storm upon Athena’s daughter. She knew that million thoughts were currently racing through her mind, swirling around and clouding her vision. She knew that she was holding herself back. She knew her friend very well, because they were mirror images of each other. Y/N worryingly searched her face and took a step closer to her.

Annabeth blinked several times in disbelief. “Excuse me?”

“Athena? Your mother?” continued Percy, as if he was talking about the weather. “I’d call my father, but we aren’t exactly on speaking terms. You know, because of the lifelong neglect and all, but you and your mother seem close, So, why don’t we ask her for help?”

“Grover, will you explain to your friend that he needs to pull himself together?” fired off Annabeth, looking fixedly at Grover who shook his head, looking between them, lips parted. 

Percy’s face morphed into one of understanding. “You can’t ask her, can you?” There was an edge to his voice, one that cut deep. “When was the last time she talked to you?”

Y/N took a step forward. “Alright, cut it out. We’re losing precious time here.”

Percy’s gaze snapped to hers. “What about you?”

Her eyebrows arched, hiding behind her hairline. “What about me?”

“Miss Bossing-everyone-around, left and right. What about that?”

Her face fell and she scoffed. “I’m just trying to help, but if it bothers you that much, seaweed brain, maybe I should stop. Leave you to do the honours, but as far as I can see, you don’t even know where to start.”

Y/N threw him a tight-lipped smile. She stepped towards him, meeting his gaze with furious eyes. “Really? I thought we were saying what was bothering us.”

“You did not just make this about me, we were talking about you,” furrowed Percy, taking a step towards her. 

“Grover,” sighed Annabeth, a plea for help.

Percy whipped his head to her. “I don’t know why you keep pulling him into this. He’s on my side.”

“What makes you think that?”

“He’s my Protector, it’s his job,” stated Percy, raising his eyebrows. 

“He was my Protector first!”

Y/N heard Grover sigh and she took a step back from Percy, turning around and settling on a log. 

“First?” flared up Percy. Her mouth twisted in disdain. “What do you mean first?”

Everyone turned to look at Grover, who shifted his weight and cowered beneath their furrowed gaze. “Very exciting, getting to walk in Uncle Ferdinand’s footsteps. Next best thing to getting to talk to him again”

Y/N swore under her breath, her gaze sliding away from the trio. Her blood was rushing through her veins like hot mercury. She had an itch in her heels, her leg jumping up and down. She raised her gaze upwards, catching the sight of the azure sky between the deep green leaves of the forest. 

“Thalia, Luke, and Annabeth had a satyr protector,” Percy slowly voiced. “That was you.” Then, his voice tensed. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

Grover furrowed, sniffing the air curiously. “Do you guys smell that?”

Y/N glanced at him, slowly getting up. “Are you smelling something, Grov?”

“Grover, I’m not kidding–” 

“Neither am I. Just shush.”

Silence settled between them, heavily, induced with tension. Y/N glanced from the corner of her eyes at Percy, who was already looking at her, confusion lacing his features. 

“Hamburgers,” announced Grover, taking off. 

Leaves crunched under Y/N’s Converse as she rushed off after Grover. 

“Grover! What are you doing?” voiced Annabeth from behind her. 

“Somebody’s making hamburgers in the middle of nowhere, on a satyr path,” explained Grover, still confidently leading the way. Soon they came out onto a road, a clearing in the depth of the emerald forest. “Whoever it is… They’re from our world.” 

Y/N’s hand clenched around her bow, knuckles turning white. Her stomach churned. “I have a bad feeling about this,” she mumbled. 

Percy threw her a curious look before he continued on his way. 

Grey, gruesome statues stretched menacingly towards the skies, their mouths twisting in pain. Y/N’s lips parted at the sight. 

“Oh, come on,” exclaimed Annabeth from beside her. 

“What?” asked Percy from the other side, turning to look at Annabeth over Y/N’s head. 

The feeling in her stomach intensified and Y/N gripped her bow as if it were a lifeline. The carved wood was familiar at her touch. 

“Aunty Em has a garden full of petrified stone folks. Yeah, this is someone from our world, all right,” scoffed Annabeth. 

Y/N dodged an outstretched finger as she passed the petrified form of a bearded man. His eyes were bulging out of their sockets in fear and remorse and his mouth was open in a silent, neverending scream. She tore her eyes away, a shudder running down her spine. 

“Anyone wanna guess what Em is short for?”

“Medusa,” echoed Y/N as all of them stopped in front of towering petrified monsters. Her answer came as a breath. Short. Rapid. 

“Oh,” replied Grover in defeat and realisation. His face had fallen, regret painting his features.

Y/N took a step back, goosebumps chilling down her arms. 

“Let’s get out of here, please, while we still can,” voiced Annabeth, an urgency in her tone. 

“You don’t have to tell me twice.”

They all turned around but stopped in their tracks at the sight of a furious Alecto. Her wings were outstretched and she rolled her shoulders, raising her chin. Y/N took out an arrow and she raised her bow, targeting her heart. She felt Percy shuffle beside her, handing Grover his box and taking out Riptide. 

“You should have accepted my offer when you had the chance,” said the Fury, looking at Annabeth and taking a step forward, her claws glinting in the sunlight. 

Y/N’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion. She straightened her back, not taking her eyes off of the target, even if her mind was screaming at her to turn to look at Annie. To search her face for unsaid answers. 

“Offer? What offer is she talking about?” asked Percy. 

Tension filled silence laid heavy between them and Y/N counted her breaths, preparing herself to let the arrow fly through the air. Heels clicking on concrete cut the silence, a sure voice echoing soon after. “Not today, friends. Not on my doorstep.” 

Alecto hid her face in a raised wing, scarlet scales catching the sunlight, and Y/N didn’t need to turn around to know who was fast approaching. 

Annabeth exclaimed an “Oh, shoot,” before she turned around, hiding her gaze away, Grover doing the same. 

Y/N swore under her breath. Her hand gripped Percy’s elbow, forcing him to turn away. “Don’t you dare look at her, kelp head,” she whispered harshly, meeting his lowered gaze with furrowed eyebrows. He only nodded his head indistinctly.

“If you have something to resolve, why not come inside and I’ll help? Alecto? Will you be joining us?”

The Fury only turned her body away. 

“No, well I wouldn’t think you would.” A beat of silence. “She won’t bother you as long as you’re with me,” a honey dripped note seeped into her voice. 

Y/N slowly let her hand fall from Percy’s elbow. Her other hand was still clutching her bow and arrow. 

“But it isn’t as though she’ll leave either.” The voice raised in a venomous octave. “Not if it means reporting that she failed to retrieve the son of Poseidon.”

Y/N stiffened and she glanced at Percy. His eyebrows pinched together in confusion and he slightly turned on the spot, his gaze pinned to the ground.

“How did you–”

“A forbidden child has been claimed. How long did you think that secret would keep? It’s a pleasure to meet you, son of Poseidon. I’m Medusa.”

Percy swallowed thickly and risked a glance from the corner of his eye. Upon noticing this, Y/N took hold of his elbow once again. She was shaking her head in warning.

“Percy, don’t,” voiced Annabeth. “She’s a monster.”

“We all choose who we make our monsters, but right now, that one wants to tear you limb from limb…” Medusa replied in disdain. “And I’m offering you lunch. The choice is yours.” 

Heels clicking announced her departure. Y/N let her hand fall away from Percy’s elbow and she straightened her back, staring at the blonde’s profile with furrowed eyes. “You didn’t listen to me! I told you to not–”

“I think we can trust her,” Percy interrupted her, glancing at her before looking at the emerald trees surrounding them. 

Y/N’s eyebrows shot up and she felt her blood boil. 

“Dude!”

“What?”

“I can’t explain it, I just–” shrugged Percy, stumbling over his own words. He turned to look at Y/N, his gaze sincere. “My mom used to tell me her story. And the point was always that she isn’t what people think.”

Y/N opened her mouth to retaliate that they can’t take that risk now, not on this quest, not when she was on her way to find out who her father was, but her glare softened at Percy’s next words. 

“And I definitely trust my mom.”

She could relate to that. Even though she hadn’t felt the warm embrace of a mother in a long time. She closed her mouth and just stared back at him. 

“So I’m going in,” he continued, turning his gaze onto Annabeth and Grover. “You guys do what you want.” He looked one more time at Y/N before he turned to walk away, the sword weighing heavy in his hand. 

Grover stared at both of them, eyes wide as saucers before he left after Percy. 

“What are you–” Annabeth started to ask before her voice slowly died. She turned to look at Y/N, conflict written on her face. 

“We can’t leave them alone, Annie,” replied Y/N softly. “We came as a team, we’re leaving as a team.” She squared her shoulders and threw the bow and the arrow on her back. “And I also can't leave you alone either. So, are you coming? Or are we keeping Mrs. Alecto here company?”

Annabeth took in a breath and nodded her head. “I’m coming.”

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The bell chimed as Y/N opened the door and stepped into Aunty Em’s home. Immediately, a wave of sweetness enveloped her and her stomach grumbled at the sight of a filled table. She swallowed away her hunger. 

“Thanks for coming,” said Percy as his gaze found hers. She simply shrugged,her eyes roaming around the room. It strangely reminded her of a grandmother’s house. The kind that knitted and held mint drops in crystal, intricate bowls. Also the kind that was wealthy. She could tell by the antique carpet and the centuries old chandeliers.

“This isn’t the same for me as it is for you,” she heard Annabeth say.

“Why?”

Swift heels and a steady voice interrupted the conversation. “You’re concerned I would hold a grudge against you simply because you’re a daughter of Athena?”

Y/N closed her eyes and turned her head away. The sound of a liquid being poured in glasses reached her ears and a frail waft of lemonade tickled her nostrils. She tried to ignore her scratchy and dry throat. 

“You shouldn’t be,” continued Medusa as if she were talking about the weather. “We’re not our parents after all.”

Y/N frowned. Was she even like her father? She faintly remembered her mother saying she had the same eyes as him, but other than that, was she even her father’s daughter?

“And you and I might have more in common than you think.” 

She felt Annabeth stiffen beside her. She took her hand gently. A touch of reassurance. 

“Please, sit and eat.”

Y/N slowly opened her eyes and took in the sight of a thousand, fresh sweets. A glass was filled to the brim with lemonade and she had to tear her gaze away from it to not give in. She wasn’t sure if she could trust Medusa. She trusted Percy enough to follow him but her gut was telling her otherwise. She felt Annabeth squeeze her hand. She squeezed back. 

“So you’re not a monster, what are you then?” asked Percy as he took a seat at the table, chair scratching the wooden floor. 

“A survivor,” Medusa simply answered. 

A shiver ran down Y/N’s spine. 

“You must be a little more than that. There’s a Fury out there that seems terrified of you,” added Percy, while filling his plate. Y/N watched miserably as he started eating. 

Medusa inclined her head, hands laced. “Because she knows what I think of her.” She straightened her dress before she took a seat on a wooden carved chair. And by the squeak it gave out, Y/ could tell it was also old. If she wasn’t aware of whose house she was in, Y/N would have thought she just stepped into a museum or an antique shop. “I don’t like bullies. When one shows up on my doorstep, they end up spending a lot more time there than they planned for. The gift that gods gave me is that I cannot be bullied anymore.” Y/N could detect a small smile in Medusa’s words. She felt Annabeth’s hold on her faltering.

“What my mother did to you wasn’t a gift, it was a curse.”

A pause. “You are loyal to your mother.”

“Yes.”

“You stand by her?”

“Always.”

“You love her?” 

Annabeth took out her hand from Y/N’s and crossed her arms. “Of course I do.”

Medusa slowly nodded her head. “And so did I. So did I.”

Y/N shifted her weight and looked towards Grover who was stuffing his face with muffins. 

“Do you know the story of how I came to be this way?” inquired Medusa. Y/N felt as though she was once again in those stuffy classrooms, where other kids glared at the back of her head and where she never knew the answers to the questions addressed by the teachers (they always did seem to pick her in her least finest moments. Like that one time she saw an eagle perching itself on a wire and tilting its head at her, as if it knew her.)

“I do,” replied Grover, mouth full of food.

“Do you?”

The satyr blinked. “Do I?”

A bell tolled in the distance and that grumbling feeling in her stomach returned.

“Athena was everything to me,” started Medusa. The red on her lips was popping and she was speaking slowly. “I worshipped her, I prayed to her. I made offerings… She never answered. Not even an omen to suggest she appreciated my love. I wasn’t like you, sweetheart. I was you.”

“I think you’re in the wrong,” Y/N spoke up. It hurt speaking, her throat was too dry and the words came out scratched. 

Medusa moved her gaze on the girl. “Am I? How many times did your father show you a token of his love? Did he ever answer your prayers and offerings? Did he ever recognise you as his kin?”

Y/N remained silent. Her lips drew in a thin line and she exhaled through her nose. She could feel Percy’s stare at the side of her face. 

“I would have worshipped her that way for a lifetime… in silence,” Medusa continued as if she wasn’t interrupted just a moment ago. “But then one day, another god came, and he broke that silence. Your father. The Sea God told me that he loved me. I felt as though he saw me in a way I had never felt seen before.” Her words turned acid. “But then Athena declared that I had embarrassed her and I needed to be punished. Not him. Me. She decided that I would never be seen again by anyone who would live to tell the tale.”

“That isn’t what happened,” raged Annabeth. “My mother is just, always.”

“The gods want you to believe that, that they are infallible. But they only want what all bullies want. They want us to blame ourselves, for their own shortcomings.”

Y/N hated herself for finding mirrored truth in Medusa’s words, in bits and pieces of anger and broken trust. 

“That is not what happened. And you are a liar,” screamed Annabeth.

For a moment silence reigned between them and Y/N counted the seconds until someone spoke up. Ten. 

“Something’s burning,” said Medusa. 

Y/N sniffed the air. Nothing was burning. 

“Would you give me a hand in the kitchen? I think lunch is ready.” Receding footsteps echoed in the room. 

Percy turned his head to look at the girls. Annabeth shook her head. Y/N only glared at him, a clear sign that she wasn’t on board with what he was about to do. He blinked and followed the older woman into the kitchen. 

“He never listens,” sighed Y/N, staring after him.

“Grover…,” said Annabeth. The satyr gazed at her, a pastry sticking out of his mouth and crumbs falling down his chin.  “Get ready to run.”

“Or fight,” added Y/N, getting out her bow, determination glinting in her eyes.

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The dark always seemed to sharpen its claws everytime she was around, taunting her, as if it knew she was scared to find out what it was hiding. Doubt made a nest into her mind as she watched her Converse walking down the stone stairs and around the corner, following Percy. She blinked and furrowed against the thick blackness. The front of her sneakers caught onto a small rock and she tripped, her hand landing on Percy’s shoulder.

“Sorry,” she mumbled. He only nodded his head in response. 

Scorching fire travelled down the room, illuminating it whole. Percy turned around, coming face to face with a petrified victim, a woman who seemed to have begged for mercy in her last moments. Percy, startled, gasped and took a step back, bumping into Y/N.

“Sorry,” he mumbled. She didn’t answer. 

Thousands of statues stretched before them, losing themselves in the depth of the room. “Well, she definitely has a collection worth of envy in her basement,” said Y/N, sarcasm coating her words.

A door creaking and closing with a resounding slam alerted the group and Annabeth waved them over. “Come on.”

They ran through the labyrinth of statues, once in a while throwing a look over their shoulders. 

“There’s four of us and only one of her,” started Grover, his voice slightly wavering. “If we split up, she can’t be watching us all at once.”

Y/N shook her head. “She’s smarter than that.”

“I agree,” added Annabeth once they all came to a stop. “I don’t think it’d be that simple.”

“It could be,” replied Grover, sure of himself. “Here’s the plan. I’ll get in the air, I’ll draw her attention. As soon as you hear me say Maia, you guys–”  His voice got muffled by the sound of flipping wings and he was raised in the air. “Oh, boy! Okay! Um.. Off. Down.”

Y/N watched helplessly as Grover disappeared in the abyss of the basement, his whimpers and screams faltering. 

“So, we’re gonna need a new plan,” voiced Annabeth. 

“Yeah,” echoed Y/N.

“We are not our parents until we choose to be,” Medusa’s voice travelled to their ears, authoritative and powerful, a knife in the heavy silence. Y/N scrambled into a run, her Converse sliding against the stony floor. She settled behind the statue of a man with a back wide enough to hide her from petrifying eyes. Across from her, stood Percy, behind a crate, watching her with a fearful gaze. She raised a finger to her lips.  

“You three have chosen.”

She slowly took out her bow and arrow, her eyes catching sight of a stretching shadow. Hissing of snakes reached her ears and she raised her bow. 

“A daughter of a self-righteous mother, who chose self-righteousness for herself.”

She gritted her teeth and squeezed her eyes shut..

“A daughter of a stand-by father, who chose to remain deaf to the cries of the innocent.”

A familiar fire travelled through her veins, bringing her to a boiling point. She scowled. 

“And you, you could have shown your father what it means to stand up for someone you love. You could choose to save your mother, instead of doing your father’s bidding. If neither of you will help teach these lessons, perhaps you should be the lessons.”

Heels clicking alerted Y/N that Medusa was getting closer. She could hear the snakes better now. 

“When I ship your statues to Olympus… maybe that will get my point across even better.”

“You won’t,” Y/N’s voice boomed.

“The unclaimed one. Pity. I understand you, child. You’re forgotten, just like me,” Medusa’s voice echoed. 

“You understand nothing. You claim to know me, but you don’t.”

“Come out. Let’s have a look at you.”

Y/N came out from behind the statue with her head held high, bow clenched in her hands and an arrow raised. Her feet were unsure, though. It felt as though she was walking on thin air. 

Heels clicked and Y/N took a step back. She had to maintain a distance in order to launch her arrow. Her ears strained. From her left, she could hear Percy taking out his sword. 

“Don’t I? We’re the same, you and I. I feel your envy and fury. And I know how much you long after your father, how much you miss your dear mother. But I can help you. I can soften your pain. Open your eyes, child. Let me see your eyes. Let me see your father’s eyes.” 

She almost complied, like a lost child on the first day of school. The hold on her bow slightly weakened and she felt the pain she always buried deep inside her, the one she had lived with since her mother took her last breath on a hospital bed. She wanted it gone. Erased. But then she remembered the promise she had made to her mother on her last day, she remembered her aunt’s kind smile and the bow was raised once again, the arrows glinting in the firelight.

“No,” Y/N growled. And then she launched her arrow. A pained hissing reassured her that it reached its target, slashing one of the snakes in half. 

Grover’s yelling brought a smile onto her face and she ducked once she heard him zigzagging through the air towards her. “I didn’t really think this through!” He crashed into a pile of craters, breaking them. Y/N heard Annabeth yell “Now!” and she dared open her eyes.

She saw Percy’s sword glint before it came down, cutting the air and slashing what Y/N assumed to be Medusa’s neck. She inhaled before she came beside him. Somewhere behind her she heard Grover complain about his back and Annabeth fretting over him. Percy gulped before his foot kicked the air. Squelching filled the air and Y/N’s nose scrunched up. “Nasty.”

Percy kneeled and took hold of Medusa’s invisible head, grunting and scowling in disgust. “Aw, man.”

“Yeah, I wouldn’t wanna be in your place either,” replied Y/N, eyeing the air between Percy’s hands. 

“You found it?” asked Annabeth, nearing them. 

“Hope so,” replied Percy, getting up.

“There’s one more thing we need to do,”  affirmed Y/N with her hands on her hips. 

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Watching Percy bravely take off the Yankees cap and petrify Alecto, sent a shudder down Y/N’s spine. If she didn’t know any better, she would have thought she was witnessing an already written Olympian legend, the kind written on time consumed, yellowed scrolls. 

She exhaled as Alecto’s petrified body fell to the ground, shattering in million pieces. Percy put the cap back on, turned on his heels and marched towards the door, where Y/N was patiently waiting. She opened it for him and they slowly descended the stairs towards the basement, the quiet settling between them.

She squinted against the darkness, but her feet tripped the second time that day. She huffed in annoyance, once she regained her balance and dusted off her pants.

“You okay?” inquired Percy, the ocean in his eyes shining in the dark.

“Just fine,” she simply answered, an edge to her tone. 

Torches lit their way and they came before a still Grover and a worried Annabeth, who was throwing them looks.

“Grov? What is it?” Y/N asked, as she stopped beside him. Her eyes caught sight of a marble white statue. A satyr. He had the ghost of a smile on his lips and a daring posture. Realisation dawned on her and she whipped her head towards her friend, watching him swallow tears away.

“Uncle Ferdinand,” replied Grover in a broken whisper. 

“Oh no,” voiced Percy. 

Y/N hesitated before she let her hand gently fall on Grover’s shoulder. She squeezed it for a second, trying to muster a soft smile. She failed. Y/N could never imagine losing her aunt. A pang pierced her heart at the thought of it.

“Grover, I’m so sorry,” said Annabeth, coming closer to him. 

“This is as far as he got on his quest. We aren’t even to Trenton. But look at him,” the satyr chuckled softly, his eyes shining with unshed tears. “He’s not like the others, he… He doesn’t look afraid.”

“Sounds like someone I know. It must run in the family,” smiled Y/N.

Grover met her gaze and softly smiled back. “Thank you, Y/N.”  He then blinked his tears away and cleared his throat. “You used the, um, you used the head to get rid of Alecto?”

“Yeah,” answered Percy, watching his best friend with concern simmering in his eyes.

“Good. That was the right move.” He wiped a stray tear. “Uh, we probably should get going. It’ll be dark soon.” 

“But what are we gonna do with the head?” interjected Percy, pointing towards what remained of Medusa. “I just took down a Fury with it and I wasn’t even trying. We can’t just leave it for someone to find.” 

Y/N crossed her arms and opened her mouth to reply, an idea already forming into her head, but Percy beat her to it. “Leave the hat on and bury it in the basement, that oughta keep it safe.”

Her arms fell to her sides and her gaze swiftly moved onto her best friend, but Annabeth’s face was devoid of emotion. Stone.  “Sure. Now, can we talk about the bigger issue here?”

“What bigger issue?” frowned the son of Poseidon.

Annabeth raised her eyebrows. “You could have saved your mother? That’s what she said to you, like you discussed it already. Is your mother still alive?”

Y/N looked at Percy expectantly. 

“She’s with Hades. But I appreciate your concern.”

Her mouth fell open and her eyebrows pinched together. “Is this why you’re on the quest?”

“Guys, just please stop,” Grover’s meek voice came from behind them. 

“Oh, I’m concerned,” continued Annabeth, her voice sharp as a knife. “What are you actually doing on this quest and why did we have to hear it from Medusa?”

Percy shook his head, his face scrunching up and he rolled his eyes. “Okay, while we’re at it, “You should have accepted my offer?” What’s that about do you think? And why did we have to hear it from Alecto? And seriously, Y/N? What was that stunt that you pulled?”

Y/N scoffed, cocking an eyebrow. “What stunt?”

“I feel your envy and fury? Let me see your father’s eyes? You almost lowered your bow. I saw you!” he screamed into her face, taking a step closer.

“But I did not!”

“Enough,” yelled Grover, turning around. 

A beat of silence. Y/N glared at Percy’s profile, lightning flashing in her eyes. She crossed her arms and shifted her gaze from him. 

“The hat was a gift from her mother. It’s the only thing she’s ever possessed that connects them. That oughta matter to you,” continued the satyr with a steady voice. 

“Okay, but how are we gonna make sure this thing is safe?” asked the blond.

“I’m not up to that yet,” Grover replied sharply. “And you know Y/N’s trying to find who her father is. You were like her once, too, Percy, so I’m sure you understand where she’s coming from. But she didn’t let her guard down.”

Percy shifted his weight awkwardly, gazing at the girl beside him. She caught her eyes with a still thunderous glare.

Grover turned to the girls. “And you girls, really? His mom’s alive. Can you imagine how confusing that must be for him? Feeling like he may have to choose between the fate of the world and the fate of the only person who’s ever cared about him?”

She could imagine. If her mom was still alive, she for surely, without a doubt, would have done the same. Y/N’s arms weakened but they didn’t uncross. “What are you trying to say?” she softly asked.

“Why are you talking like this?” added Annabeth. 

“Because all day I’ve been trying to keep this quest on track without upsetting either of you.” He deeply inhaled and exhaled, calming himself down. “But maybe things need to get a little upsetting before they move forward.’ He turned towards Percy. “She asked you a question back in the woods, and you never really answered. What are you so afraid of?”

Percy blinked and shifted his feet. “What are you talking about?”

“You heard me.”

“I don’t know.”

“I think you do. You’ve been fighting with them, you’ve been fighting with me.”

“ Because the Oracle said one of you would betray me. Okay?” flared up Percy. He sighed and licked his lips. “You shall be betrayed by the one who calls you a friend, and you shall fail to save what matters most in the end. That’s the rest of what she said to me. I chose Annabeth because I couldn't imagine we’d ever be friends. I chose Y/N because I thought I could rely on her to protect me, to protect us. And I chose you because I thought if I can count on anyone to be on my side, no matter what, it was you.” He squared his shoulders and his voice broke. “And now, I’m feeling so alone. I don't know what to think or who to trust.”

A silence settled heavily over them. Y/N sighed, her gaze still pinned to one of the statues. It horrified her but she didn’t have the courage to look anyone else in the eye. “I guess I’m jealous,” she eventually voiced.

She could feel Percy’s steady stare on her. “Why?”

“You’re claimed.” Her tongue weighed heavily and she had to swallow some of her pride away in order to speak. “And I’m not.” 

“It’s not like I have the best relationship with my dad. It’s practically non-existent.” 

She heaved, turning to look at him, her eyebrows still furrowed. “Maybe, but he sees you. He knows you, he cares enough to claim you. Mine didn’t and continues to don’t.”

Percy shuffled his feet. “I’m sorry.”

“I don’t need your pity.”

“Yes, I know, it’s just–” he sighed. “This is why you’re on the quest, right? To get the attention of your godly parent?”

She hesitated, averting her gaze for a moment. She almost had the urge to tell Percy off, to turn her back on him and return to the camp to drown her invading thoughts in archery training and tree climbing. But she didn’t and she let her arms fall to the sides of her, her eyebrows and eyes softening in a sad gaze as she turned her head to catch his ocean eyes. “To find out who I really am,” she corrected him softly. 

Percy nodded, at a loss at words. He raised his hand as if he wanted to touch her shoulder in a reassuring manner but changed his mind at the last second. “We’ll find out together.” He turned towards Athena’s daughter. “I didn’t mean it that way.”

Annabeth hesitated, looking at the ground. “Alecto offered to help our quest if I gave you up on her.”

“What did you say?”

“I killed her sister,” shrugged Annabeth. 

“Medusa offered to help me save my mom if I turned on the three of you.”

“And what’d you say?”

“I cut off her head,” he replied as if he was talking about a normal Tuesday.

Grover looked at all of them, wisdom swirling in his eyes. “You didn’t choose to be demigods. We didn’t choose this quest. But we can decide that as long as the four of us are together, none of us are gonna be alone.”

Y/N’s eyes caught Percy’s and she blinked. He pursed his lips. 

“And if we can’t do that, we might as well just head back to camp right now. ‘Cause we won’t make it,” continued Grover, a note of finality in his voice. 

Percy’s gaze shifted between them, a focused look in his eye. He slightly nodded his head, his curls catching the golden light of the torches. “I think I’ve got a better idea what to do with this.” 

He marched towards the desk settled between crates and forgotten statues. His green shirt fluttered and Y/N jogged to catch up to him. He got behind the desk and flipped through a notebook. From where she stood Y/N could see scribbles, black on white, some of them hastily written, others noted in cursive writing. “Hermes Express. She ships these things all over. Some of it goes to Olympus.”

Upon hearing this, Y/N frowned and she took a step closer to the desk, taking hold of the notebook and turning it towards her. Her eyebrows raised in slight surprise. Right there, in neat handwriting stood her father’s address. 

Mount Olympus, 600th Floor, Empire State Building New York, NY

“Percy, you can’t ship Medusa’s head to Olympus,” replied Annabeth in disbelief.

“Why not?”

“Because the gods won’t like it.”

“At all. At all at all,” added Grover, shaking his head. 

Percy frowned and leaned his hands on the desk. “Why? That’s what you do with dangerous stuff. Like batteries, you just send ‘em back where they came from.”

“Okay. Look, this is a bad idea,” voiced Annabeth, a clear worry seeping into her tone.

Y/N raised her eyes from the notebook. A slight smirk was pulling at the corner of her lips. “I think it’s a brilliant idea. Make them see us.”

The blond turned his gaze onto her and shared her smirk. There was mischief shining in his eyes.

Annabeth scoffed and threw her best friend a pointed look. “They will see this as impertinent.”

“I am impertinent,” shrugged Percy.

“Yes, but we’re not,” puffed the daughter of Athena.

The satyr shook his head. “Really, very not.”

“I am,” said Y/N as she crouched down and took hold of an empty box, passing it to Percy. He threw her a brief smile, putting in the invisible head. He slammed the box onto the desk.

“Look. Medusa tried to derail our quest. She’s got serious beef with your mom. When you look at it that way, this seems kinda like tribute or something, doesn’t it? And besides…” He reached into the box and took out the blue cap with a grimace painted on his face. He held it to Annabeth. “...this way, a part of your mom’s still with us.”

She hesitated before she let her fingers wrap around the familiar fabric of the cap. “Thank you.”

He smiled at her lightly, warmly, as only a friend would. Y/N found a tape, forgotten on the corner of the desk, and she passed it to him, still smirking. He raised his gaze to her and took it from her, their fingers touching only for a fleeting second. “Be sure to sign my name as well, seaweed brain.”

His smirk broadened. “Will do.”

“So this isn’t exactly what I meant. By choosing each other,” Grover shook his head. 

Y/N rolled her eyes. “Lighten up a little, Grov. We just took down Medusa together. There will be fewer statues in the world now.”

“That’s not what I meant and there are actual dangers involved here that cannot be–” 

Slow clapping filled the air and Y/N’s smirk turned into a full blown grin.

“You’re gonna sing the song, aren’t you?”

Percy met her gaze and he started clapping faster.

“Okay,” continued Grover evenly. 

“Oh golly, the road’s gettin’ bumpy.”

“Whatever.”

“Consensus.”

A giggle escaped Y/N’s lips. Yeah, she could trust Percy. 

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A/N: Percy and Y/N being partners in crime is my Roman Empire. Also, I introduced Y/N's fatal flaw in this chapter. Can you guys guess which one it is?

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[strangelittlestories]

When one of the last fairy godparents died on my doorstep and passed on their domain to me, they made one crucial miscalculation: I was terminally un-magical.

Now, you might think I mean ‘terminally’ figuratively here. But you would be astonished how quickly foisting a fairy legacy onto fully mundane folks can produce lethal consequences.

In this case, the issue was the wishes. That’s a fairy godparent’s job, right? You’ve got a number of godchildren, selected because they are in some way magically deserving, of interesting destiny, or unfortunately cursed. These kids will usually have some problem that can be solved by tactical wish application.

But if you’re a normal mortal, you will likely spend your first week on the job in active denial about the wishes that start turning up. It’ll just be one or two at first, faintly glowing like stars beneath your skin, carrying with them the gentle suggestion that now might be a great time to start transmogrifying root vegetables into modes of transport.

Then more of them turn up. And they get brighter, bigger, more insistent. Suddenly, your skin is filled with a galaxy and there is no quantity of cleverly applied scarves and no amount of expensive concealer that will hide it. It’s as if your insides have become student accommodation and the residents have decorated with an improbable number of fairy lights because it will look good on the ‘gram.

You start getting sensory migraines that paint flows of impossible colours across the world. Your teeth feel like they are constantly vibrating and you can always taste cinnamon. You can feel your liver and your liver feels wrong. You look in the mirror and you seem to be moving in stop motion, winking in and out of reality.

And a dozen little tinny voices are hovering the back of your mind insistent that *only you* can solve their problems. These problems may seem inconsequential - a boy who really needs to go to the ball, a girl who needs horseriding lessons, a teen who for some reason needs to avoid arts and crafts - but the longer you ignore them, the more you *know* in your bones that they are vital.

Speaking of vital: this is roughly when the banshee showed up to let me know that the sheer quantity of magical potential in my body was now approaching ‘fae nuke’ levels. Apparently, if I did not start bleeding off some of the excess, this would get *very bad* for me and everyone around me.

In short: the critical mass of wishes contained within my pitiful mortal flesh was acting like a magical black hole. It was sufficiently aetherically dense that my body was becoming more a part of the Faerie realm than the mortal plane. If it reached the tipping point, it would effectively become a portal between worlds.

This wouldn’t be too bad for an actual fae. As the banshee explained, this was one of the ways fairy godparents got around. They call it ‘wishful blinking’

But I was not built for containing a magical wormhole, so yeah … fae nuke.

So … I started granting wishes.

Making dreams come true without magic, by the way, is a *whole production*. I called in every favour. I utilised every skill. I pulled elaborate cons. I tricked parents into hiring me as a party planner/tutor/life coach/etc. Then I used the income to hire help. The banshee even pitched in (we ended up getting drinks a few times).

Eventually, there were enough of us that we needed a home base. So I bought a warehouse/office space.

And that’s how I started the first ever Wish Fulfilment Centre.

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[greetingfromthedead]

Ignorance Brings Bliss (Vash x F!Reader)

Series: Draconic Lust

Pairing: Vash x F!Reader

Word count: 2.6k

Author's Note: Shamelessly reposting this since it flew completely under the radar last time.

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Tags/TW: no use of "y/n", AU - dragon shifters, succubus!reader, smut, NSFW, big cock, reader is a dumbass, Vash is also a dumbass, horns as handlebars, wet dress, clothed sex, Roman baths, sex in water, being pinned down, size kink, size difference, grinding, food play, fruit play, banana as dildo, inappropriate use of a doughnut, vaginal penetration, breast play, breast sucking, biting, oral sex, pussy eating, neck kissing, eating out, cunnilingus, tongue sex, vaginal sex, multiple orgasms, wet and messy, forced orgasm, delayed orgasm

The large bath, which takes up most of the room, is filled with hot, clean water. On the other side, a small artificial waterfall flows into the bath. The space is filled with steam, a stark contrast to the other rooms you've been to that tend to be chilly. You sit on the little step built into the bath, relaxing and feeling the warmth seep into your bones. There are no such luxuries in the domain you come from.

A knock on the door interrupts your peaceful moment, and a grin appears on your lips.

"Don't be shy! Come in!" you call out.

The door opens slightly, and you see Vash, who had led you here in the first place. He carries a large tray with him, but it is too high for you to see. Over his arm, you see a fluffy robe that is not his size but should fit you fine.

"I brought you food! Some of my favorite things. I have sandwiches, a nice doughnut, and some fruit too! I didn't know what you would like," he says cheerfully and steps into the room.

"Food?" you inquire as you turn around in the water, kneeling on the step you sat on before. You lean your hands on the floor tiles, arching your back and sticking your chest out.

His eyes move to you, and he stops in his tracks, staring at you.

"I didn't think I needed to say it, but usually you would take off your clothes before getting in the bath," he comments with a tone of almost embarrassment. His eyes remain on the wet gray silk of the little dress you arrived in. It sticks to your skin, emphasizing your curves and breasts, coming to a peak at your aroused nipples. The fabric has become see-through, and your body is on full display. In your current position, the dress doesn't even cover your ass; the rippling water laps at your pussy.

"Don't worry about it. You can make it up to me by helping me take it off." You continue to grin at him and his slightly flustered expression, but you can sense the same kind of lust as you did last night.

Vash comes closer and crouches to put the tray on the floor next to you. He then slowly reaches out his hand to gently brush your cheek with his thumb, and your gaze moves from the tray back to him.

"I didn't know what you would like, so I brought extra." His eyes are kind, but they keep slipping from your face to your chest.

"This is quite the selection. I'm not sure what I'll do with all this," you say in confusion. "Fine, I'll just get started, and you can fill me in on the rest."

You sit up on the edge of the large bath, but leave your legs dangling in the water, spread apart. You smile mischievously and reach for the banana on the tray, picking it up and bringing it to your lips, licking over the smooth outside while keeping your eyes on the large man still crouching next to you. Vash's eyes are wide as your tongue teases along the yellow fruit until your lips close around the tip, all the while your other hand moves down along your wet dress to your pussy.

Vash swallows hard and watches intensely, his breathing becoming more ragged as you slip the unpeeled banana deeper into your mouth, much like you did with his cock before, but with a lot less trouble. He leans closer to you until his hands are on the warm tile, one knee touching the floor. His eyes are wide with desire, and you can tell he wants more.

You tease your folds with your fingers, circling your clit as you close your eyes and let out a hum of joy, barely audible over the sound in the room. His presence alone had turned on your waterworks, and you feel the wetness pooling between your thighs, aching for his touch. You can't help but imagine how good it would feel to have him inside you again, filling you up completely.

You pull the fruit from your mouth, strands of saliva hanging from it as you bring it to your lower lips, teasing the tip through your wet pussy. The sensation sends a shiver down your spine, and you moan softly and teasingly, knowing he can hear you well.

"That's not…" he stammers, and you turn to look at him with half closed eyes.

"Sorry. You wanted to do it yourself?" You ask him, closing your legs enough to keep the banana between them, and you reach for one of his hands, taking the real one and guiding it back until you feel his fingers gripping the banana. His eyes are still wide as he settles in more, and he starts to tease you almost automatically with the fruit as soon as you spread your legs again.

"I didn't think you were so shy," you comment as you lean your face closer to his, guiding Vash's hand to slide the banana in through your entrance. "Or you had something else in mind?"

"I… thought you would eat it since you must be hungry…" he says, blushing deeply.

"Ah," you laugh, removing your hand from his to buck your hips lightly. "Sweetheart, I am a succubus; I don't need to eat. All I need is your lust. Fuck me, and I will be fed. All I want is to be full of cock and hear you moan."

You pick up a grape from the tray with the hand you used to tease yourself with and feed it to him, pushing your fingers past his lips until he bites down and sucks them clean. He settles next to you all the while continuing to fuck you with the curved fruit, teasing your insides with a much inferior substitute for what you really want. You remove your fingers from his mouth and pull his face closer to kiss him deeply on his lips, tasting the grape juice on his tongue that sweeps against yours. This pushes him off the edge, and he leans closer, pinning you against the floor with his large body, all while hastening the onslaught on your cunt.

You reach your arms around him, pulling on his red coat, wishing to have his naked body against you. His lips are urgent against yours as he continues to explore every inch of your mouth with his tongue. His lust burns bright, and his kisses move to your neck, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. You moan as the curved tip of the fruit teases your insides while his hand occasionally brushes over your slick folds and swollen clit.

He sucks on your neck, moving downward and pushing aside the wet silk that sticks to your breast. His warm tongue circles around your nipple until it gets even harder. He takes it into his mouth, sucking on your breast, moving his free hand to the other one, and leaning most of his weight into your smaller frame. His face digs into your tit as he moans softly with pleasure. You feel the vibrations against your skin and yelp as he bites down on the supple flesh, feeling a mixture of pain and pleasure while his other hand slams the fruit deeper into your pussy, twisting it while it's all the way in. You arch your back in ecstasy as much as you can, letting out a loud yell that gets mostly drowned out by the waterfall. You feel the intense rush of pleasure consume you as the fruit hits your sweet spot. Vash takes the hint and starts moving in and out again, all the while continuing to twist his hand with the fruit. You can't help but moan louder, unable to control the overwhelming sensations. Your legs shake and squirm, sending water flying from the bath, and Vash's body keeps the rest of you firmly pinned so you can't escape his touch. He sucks harder on your nipple, sending more pleasure downward. As your body trembles with pleasure, Vash's movements become more urgent, his grip on the fruit tightening as he brings you to the brink of ecstasy. The combination of his touch, his mouth on your nipple, and the sensation of being completely overwhelmed by pleasure pushes you over the edge into a mind-blowing climax that makes you dig your fingers into Vash's back. You come undone, throwing your head back and letting out a loud moan of delight while clamping down your legs around his hand.

He sits up more, letting go of your breast with a wet plop, and looks at you with a satisfied grin while you tremble on the floor, breathing heavily and clawing at the tiles now that he is out of reach. You keep pushing your thighs together as he removes his hand with the fruit and leaves it on the floor. You look disheveled as you are, one breast hanging out of the wet dress that has hiked up to your stomach.

"I think you need a bath," you say with your eyes still closed.

"I agree," he chuckles, and you hear him get on his feet, followed by the rustling of clothes. He drops the coat and shirt first, and you peek from between your eyelashes as he pushes down his pants, his massive erection springing free and bobbing in the air. You swallow heavily at the memories of last night, craving to have him fill you up again.

You close your eyes, relaxing a bit as you come down from your high and bask in the power lust gives you. The steam clings to your skin, making it hard to tell if you are wet or sweaty. You hear Vash's bare feet taking a few steps and then a small splash as he steps into the water. Another memory of last time comes to mind, and you reach towards the tray to pick up the pastry. It is covered in powdered sugar, and without looking toward Vash, you spread your legs apart again and place the doughnut between your thighs.

"How about you work your mysterious magic again?" You say and feel Vash's hands on your knees, pushing them further apart.

You know he understood as you feel the doughnut press more against you and his tongue laps at your sex through the center hole. You moan in pleasure and remove your hand as he keeps the pastry in place while he continues to tease you gently. Your heart races as his fingers dig into your thighs, and he lets out hums of enjoyment. You push up with your hands until you're halfway sitting and grab hold of the twisted horns on his head that you use to pull him even closer.

You see his pretty blue eyes look up from between your legs, the doughnut smushed against you. He is obedient as you maneuver him for your pleasure, his tongue expertly flicking against your sensitive skin. That's until the wet muscle glides along your entrance before pushing in. You feel the abnormally long tongue reach deep inside you, exploring every inch of your being with precision and skill. He releases your thighs, wrapping his long arms around your legs, his fingers now on your hips as you put your legs over his broad shoulders and pull him in closer still by the horns.

You both hum in pleasure as his mouth gets greedier. His tongue pulls from your core, and he takes a bite from the doughnut, kissing your clit each time he chews. He continues until the doughnut has disappeared, and you jolt each time he flicks your bundle of nerves with his lips. He draws his long tongue along your sex, savoring the sweet remnants of the sugar sticking to your skin. You can't help but moan in pleasure, arching your back and gripping the horns tighter, pulling his face into your sopping core. Vash's tongue continues to push through your folds, closing his eyes in enjoyment as his nose brushes against your clit. Occasionally, the tongue pushes inside you, only to then push flatly against your core again. He eats your pussy with hunger; he nibbles and sucks on your sensitive bud, sending waves of pleasure coursing through your body.

Your grip on his horns is tight and desperate as you lean back, mewling as he continues to devour you with a ravenous appetite. You arch your back and surrender to the intense pleasure, lost in the moment. The sensation of his skilled tongue flicking and swirling against your most sensitive areas is overwhelming, causing you to gasp and writhe against him. Every touch and every movement sends you closer to the edge of fulfillment, your body trembling as he expertly brings you to the brink of release. But he doesn't give in to your loud pleas for more, instead sliding his hands up your back and picking you up from the edge of the bath.

He looks up at your surprised expression as he turns around and sits down on the step in the water. He holds you and puts you down on his lap with your legs straddling his. The massive cock lays under you as he wraps his arms tightly around your waist and leans in to kiss you. His mouth on yours is intense and passionate. You can feel his desire for you as he deepens the kiss, making you ache for more of his touch. The tongue dancing with yours is insistent and commanding, leaving you breathless and yearning for more. You still hold on to the horns even as he pulls away.

You look down; the bath clearly wasn't made for someone his size, as the water that would reach your chest barely submerges his belly button. You feel a new surge of desire and longing for him as you watch the water gently ripple around his waist. Your pussy still aches with a throbbing need for him, tingling for him to finish the job he started with his tongue. You adjust your legs, bracing them against the tiled step, before using your whole body to grind on the massive cock that rests between your thighs. It settles against your wet lips, the protruding veins teasing you as you push off the bath and then pull yourself back by the horns. While you crave him inside you, this brings relief to the ache he made you feel. Your long strokes along his shaft make Vash moan your name in pleasure. He loosens his embrace on you, instead holding on to your sides and helping you push and pull along his cock, fastening the pace and splashing the bathwater between you. His grip pushes your wet dress upwards until your stomach is exposed, and you lean back as you grind along him.

As you feel the tension building between you, Vash's hands move to your hips, guiding your movements with speed. The water sloshes around you as you both lose yourselves in the rhythm of your lovemaking. You come undone first, shuddering as pleasure overcomes you. The praise of orgasm floods over your lips in a long, breathless moan, and Vash prolongs it by keeping you moving even as your limbs lose their strength. As you whimper in pleasure, you hear him grunt, and his cock twitches against your cunt as Vash's hips buck up. You feel him come underneath you into the bathwater, and you can finally relax as he pulls you against him, still straddling his lap. You collapse onto his chest, your pussy clenching and twitching in satisfaction.

"How long until you can go again?" you ask him eagerly, tracing your fingers over his rough skin.

You can check out the Draconic Lust Masterlist for more info.

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Not us putting our own blog into/as an RSS feed and throwing it into our RSS reading app.

Which, yes, you CAN in fact do.

BTW instructions for anyone who doesn't wanna click a link or in case that webpage dies:

[Transcription:

1. Launch your Web browser and go to the Tumblr blog with the feed address that you want to find.

2. View the blog's URL in the browser's address bar at the top of the screen. On most Tumblr-hosted blogs, the URL looks like this example -- "http://exampleblogname.tumblr.com." But Tumblr also allows users to host blogs with a custom domain name, so the URL might look more like this example -- "http://www.exampleblogname.com."

3. Write down or copy the URL displayed in the browser address bar.

4. Add "/rss" to the end of the blog's URL to identify its RSS feed address. The RSS feed address for the two blogs in the examples above would be: "http://exampleblogname.tumblr.com/rss" or "http://www.exampleblogname.com/rss."]

[Transcription:

TIPS

• Only Tumblr blogs published with a "public" privacy setting offer RSS feeds. Private Tumblr blogs set up for a restricted group of users don't include this feature.

• Also add "/rss" to any of the Tumblr blog's tag pages to get RSS updates on posts with the selected tag.]

[gentil-minou]

Xiantober Day 6 - The Streets of Yiling

"Lan Zhan…someone's following us."

His husband turns to him, a twitch in his left eye brow and the subtle downturn revealing his concern.

It was Wei Wuxian who'd ask to take this route back to Gusu, wistful about a time long gone.

It would be just his luck for the Yiling Patriarch to be ambushed and mugged on the streets of Yiling itself, his domain of all places!

They'd be able to take the hoodlum down, of course, but it's the principle of the thing!

It's late, with few villagers milling around and shadows creeping in corners.

Most shops and vendors have finished pedaling their wares and have closed up for the day. Even Wei Wuxian and his husband had been looking for an inn to spend the night.

A lot has changed, but some hasn't. The inn they'd eaten at is still there, even though the proprietor isn't the same as the one who served them all those years ago.

"Wei Ying?"

He startles from his carefully observation of their surroundings by Lan Zhan's large hand, the one that wields Bichen and defeated thousands, placing itself gently on Wei Ying's shoulders, as if they're the most precious in the world.

A year of marriage. Wei Wuxian should be used to this, but of course he's not. Frankly he doesn't ever want to be.

"Do you hear it? Lan Zhan? Someone's shuffling around behind us."

Lan Zhan tilts his head adorably and it would be extremely irrational for Wei Wuxian to jump his husband right now…but…

He listens for a sound, taking Wei Ying's claims seriously as always, before shaking his head no.

That's odd. The shuffling was so distinct, sticking out in a background of quiet murmurs and doors closing, lights being shut and people saying goodnight to their loved ones.

It can't be an animal, there are no growling noises and if there were Lan Zhan would have carried him away.

These steps sound softer, quiet. Like they're barely even there.

The next time he hears it, just before they enter that familiar inn. Wei Wuxian turns around quickly.

He spots a head peeking from around a corner, staring right at him. What's surprising is the head is on a body much shorter than he'd thought.

It's a child, dressed in rags with hair matted to the point where it would need to be cut off entirely.

The child is terribly familiar.

"Lan Zhan, you go on ahead, I'll catch up."

His husband must see something in his expression because be nods and, after pressing a sweet kiss against his forehead, walks into the inn.

Wei Ying squares his shoulders and follows the boy as he runs off into an alley.

The boy is sorting through bots of trash, still sneaking glances to make sure Wei Wuxian is still there. Wei Wuxian crouches down next to the kid, and contemplates the selection before them.

"Those watermelon rinds are no good, they won't fill you up. The radishes are better."

The boy pouts and shakes his head.

Wei Wuxian sighs, "Believe me, I know! I hate radishes too. Here, this'll make it better." He pulls out the jar of chilling oil from his robes and pours a bit onto the radish. It's too much for a normal child, but it will be fine in this case.

The boy gives him a skeptical look under his knotted hair, but hunger is hunger, and he eats it in one bite.

His brown eyes open wide and turn bright and sunny. He grins at Wei Wuxian, lips stretched into a smile that seems like he was born with it.

Ah, just as he'd expected.

"How is it, A-Ying?"

His younger self nods excitedly and reaches a hand for the jar. Wei Wuxian lets him, knowing no harm will come to him even if he downs the whole bottle.

"A-Ying, what are you doing here so late?"

He can guess his age and knows there's no home to return to right now, not for many more years to come.

A-Ying shakes his head nonchalantly as he licks some chili oil off the tip of his fingers. He does a little dance when he eats that makes Wei Wuxian smile. He still does it too.

He hasn't figured out why his younger self is here, but one thing he's learned is that even if tries to learn everything a thousand new questions form and beg to be answered. Sometimes it's easier just to accept life's many mysteries.

He rests his chin in his hand and sits there for a while, watching A-Ying place chili oil in any vegetable scrap he gets, each time delighting at the burst of flavor. He laughs when A-Ying scrunches his nose at the taste of it on a sour apple, which makes A-Ying let out a string of silent giggles.

The full moon above them is about to begin its descent, and Wei Wuxian has a feeling that will be it. He's not sure how he knows, but he feels it deep in his bones.

Admittedly, he doesn't have the best experience with kids, but well A-Yuan turned out alright! Even if Lan Zhan did most of that...

But still, there has to be something. It feels wrong to leave just like this...

"A-Ying," he calls, and the boy turns to him in answer. He crouches down in front of him, tucking his chin into his small, so very very small, hand. A perfect mirror image.

"You're so brave, every day. But you know, some days you don't have to be. Some days you can be sad."

"You can frown and glare and yell and shout. You don't have to smile always, you know? The people who love will still love you if you can't."

A-Ying tilts his head in confusion, and ah so that's where Lan Zhan learned that from. Wei Wuxian is making this all up as he goes, but he has an idea of what he needs to say.

"And people do love you, ya know? It isn't always easy, but it never is. But yeah. You're gonna have a shijie and shidi who love you even if they show it in different ways, and a family that's not yours who loves you even if times are tough and they all leave you." His voice chokes up at the end. "Or you leave them..."

A-Ying rests his little hand on Wei Wuxian's knee in comfort and Wei Wuxian huffs a laugh. He doesn't remember being this receptive when he was young.

He takes that small hand in his and just, wow. This body is new, yes, but how was he ever this tiny? He puts their palms against each other, A-Ying's barely reaching his fingers. For some reason this makes him want to cry even harder.

"And you're gonna meet a boy, the most amazing talent beautiful boy ever. And he's going to love you as much as you love him. And he's going to make sure you always have chili oil and he's gonna help you wake up in the morning and he's going to tell you everyday, even if he doesn't say it out loud, just how much he loves you. How happy he is you're in the world. "

The moon begins setting, and the ends of A-Ying's hair turn into smoke carried away by the wind. He hasn't noticed yet.

"And you're going to have a home. It won't be the one you imagined when you were little. But you're gonna have a home, A-Ying. You're going to be okay. Eventually, you'll be okay. You're gonna love yourself too, one day. I promise."

He grins, extra wide and extra bright and A-Ying grins back, perfectly identical.

"Thank you, A-Ying, and I'm sorry."

Wei Wuxian reaches out a hand to touch his cheek and let's the tears fall as the ghost of his childhood self fades away into smoke, evaporating into the air to join the clouds and stars above.

Wei Wuxian lets himself sit back on the ground and sniffles, heaving a sigh. Then he realizes something, and throws his head back in a laugh that echoes.

A-Ying took the chili oil with him.

He hears Lan Zhan call for him from the mouth of the alley, and he gets up to join him as he claps his hands together to remove the dust.

He's not sure of he'll tell him what just happened or not. This feels like a moment just for him, something he wants to keep for himself, at least for now.

(threadfic here)

[aucioinfotech]

WordPress Mastery: A Complete Guide for Novices and Experts

Welcome back to our blog! We're delving further into WordPress today, the industry-leading content management system that has revolutionized website development and administration. This tutorial will give you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and insights you need to become an expert WordPress user, regardless of whether you're just getting started or want to improve your current website.

What Is Unique About WordPress? WordPress is a complete content management system (CMS) that supports a wide variety of websites, from huge business sites to personal blogs. The following are some salient characteristics that distinguish WordPress:

1. Open Source & Free WordPress is open-source software, meaning it is free to use and modify. This accessibility has resulted in a thriving community of developers and users who contribute to its ongoing enhancement. 2. Flexibility and Scalability. Whether you run a small blog or a huge e-commerce site, WordPress can scale to meet your demands. You can begin simple and extend your site as your business expands, adding new features and functionalities along the way. 3. Extensive plugin ecosystem. With over 58,000 plugins accessible, you can simply add new features to your website without requiring any technical skills. From SEO tools to social network integrations, there's a plugin for practically every requirement.

4. Mobile responsiveness. Most WordPress themes are built to be mobile-responsive, so your site will look amazing on any device. This is especially important in today's mobile-first environment, when smartphones and tablets account for a considerable amount of web traffic. To set up your WordPress site, start by selecting a hosting provider.

Choosing a reputable hosting company is critical for your website's performance. Look for WordPress-specific providers like Bluehost, SiteGround, or Kinsta, which provide optimized conditions for WordPress blogs.

Step 2: Installing WordPressYou can install WordPress after you've acquired your domain name and hosting. Most hosting companies include a one-click installation option, making it simple to get started. Step 3: Choose a theme Your site's design and feel are determined by its theme. To choose a design that fits your brand, look through the WordPress theme repository or premium theme marketplaces like as ThemeForest. Step 4: Customise Your Website After you've decided on a theme, tweak it to meet your requirements. To change the colors, fonts, and layouts, use the WordPress Customizer. You may also add widgets to your sidebar or footer to extend its usefulness.

Step 5: Add the necessary plugins. Install the following important plugins to improve the essential plugins:

Elementor: A powerful page builder for creating custom layouts.

Akismet: A spam protection plugin to keep your comments section clean.

WP Super Cache: A caching plugin to improve your site’s loading speed.

UpdraftPlus: For easy backups of your site. Plan Your Content Create a content calendar to help you arrange your themes and posting schedule. Headings and Subheadings: To increase readability and SEO, divide your text into sections with headings (H1, H2, H3). Conclusion WordPress is a powerful platform that can help you construct a beautiful and functioning website, regardless of your technical knowledge. Understanding its features and capabilities will allow you to maximize the platform's potential for achieving your online objectives. Whether you're a blogger, a business owner, or a creative professional, WordPress provides the freedom and resources you need to thrive. Stay tuned for more tips, tutorials, and insights in future postings, and happy WordPressing!

[worldfushionshop]

Top 5 Best-Selling Nail Products on Amazon in 2025

The domain of nail care has become an integral facet of contemporary personal grooming, with e-commerce platforms such as Amazon serving as pivotal marketplaces for high-caliber nail products. In 2025, consumer demand for advanced, enduring, and environmentally sustainable nail care commodities has experienced exponential growth. This article conducts a critical analysis of the five preeminent best-selling nail products on Amazon, elucidating their key attributes, functional advantages, and the underlying factors contributing to their widespread consumer appeal.

UNA GELLA Soft Gel Nail Tips Glue

Rationale for Popularity UNA GELLA Soft Gel Nail Tips Glue is a market leader owing to its unparalleled adhesive strength and multi-functionality. This 15ml gel adhesive is engineered for application on acrylic nails, press-on enhancements, and nail extensions, ensuring a durable bond resistant to chipping and peeling. The formulation necessitates polymerization under a UV/LED lamp, facilitating a professional-grade finish with extended longevity.

Distinctive Features

Superior Adhesive Integrity: Suitable for both neophytes and seasoned professionals.

Precision Application: Equipped with a fine-bristled brush for meticulous usage.

Solvent-Based Removal: Enables facile detachment without inflicting damage on natural nails.

Consumer Perceptions Amassing over 12,000 reviews with an aggregate rating of 4.3 stars, this product is lauded for its resilience and user-friendly application. A substantial cohort of users asserts that it surpasses traditional nail adhesives, establishing itself as an indispensable tool for at-home nail artistry.

Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit

Rationale for Popularity Beetles Gel Nail Polish has attained household recognition due to its dynamic pigmentation and professional-grade finish. This 15ml gel lacquer is an optimal selection for do-it-yourself manicures, featuring a robust, chip-resistant composition that cures effectively under UV/LED illumination.

Distinctive Features

Expansive Color Spectrum: Available in over 32 hues, spanning from neutral tones to electrifying neons.

Non-Toxic Formulation: Devoid of hazardous constituents such as formaldehyde and toluene.

Cost-Effective: Priced competitively at $6.99, catering to budget-conscious nail art enthusiasts.

Consumer Perceptions With an impressive 4.4-star rating and over 136,000 reviews, users extol its seamless application and saturated pigmentation. Many attest to its durability, with manicures maintaining integrity for up to three weeks without deterioration.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

Rationale for Popularity Although not exclusively a nail care product, O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is indispensable for sustaining optimal nail and cuticle health. This 3.4-ounce formulation is specifically designed to rehabilitate severely dry, compromised epidermis, rendering it a preferred choice among individuals prioritizing comprehensive nail wellness.

Distinctive Features

Intensive Moisturization: Incorporates glycerin and allantoin to enhance hydration retention.

Non-Occlusive Composition: Rapidly assimilates without residual greasiness.

Clinically Endorsed: Approved for use on sensitive dermal profiles.

Consumer Perceptions Boasting a 4.7-star rating with over 75,000 endorsements, this formulation is widely recognized for its efficacy in ameliorating cutaneous dehydration. Users highlight its ability to prevent nail fragility while fostering robust nail growth.

Cutex Strength Shield Nail Polish Remover

Rationale for Popularity Cutex Strength Shield Nail Polish Remover represents an avant-garde solution for individuals seeking an efficacious yet non-damaging polish removal alternative. This 6.7oz formula is enriched with vitamins E, B5, and hydrolyzed silk, which collectively fortify and revitalize the nails during the removal process.

Distinctive Features

Gentle Composition: Compatible with natural, gel, and acrylic nails.

Reinforcement Properties: Minimizes the risk of nail splitting and peeling.

Expedited Efficacy: Rapidly dissolves even highly pigmented polishes.

Consumer Perceptions Maintaining a 4.7-star rating with over 69,000 reviews, consumers commend its non-drying nature and palatable fragrance. Frequent users report significant improvements in nail resilience and overall health.

SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp

Rationale for Popularity The SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp is an industry-leading device for achieving salon-caliber manicures in a domestic setting. This 48W apparatus features multiple timer settings, facilitating the accelerated polymerization of gel polishes.

Distinctive Features

Expedited Curing: Completes gel polish polymerization within 30-60 seconds.

Ergonomic Construction: Compact and lightweight for convenient storage.

Universal Applicability: Compatible with all UV/LED-curable gel lacquers.

Consumer Perceptions With a commendable 4.6-star rating and over 51,000 testimonials, this device is extolled for its operational efficiency and durability. Consumers recognize its cost-effectiveness relative to professional salon visits, asserting its consistent delivery of superior results.

Key Differentiating Factors The preeminent nail care products on Amazon in 2025 exhibit several critical attributes that underpin their preeminence:

Unparalleled Quality and Durability: Each item is meticulously formulated to ensure superior performance, whether in terms of adhesion, pigmentation, or hydration.

User Accessibility: The curated selection encompasses products suitable for both novice and professional users, fostering widespread adoption.

Economic Viability: Despite their advanced formulations, these products remain competitively priced, maximizing consumer accessibility.

Empirical Validation: Endorsed by thousands of satisfied users, these products have cultivated a robust reputation for reliability and effectiveness.

Conclusion The contemporary nail care industry is characterized by perpetual innovation, with emergent products emphasizing enhanced durability, user convenience, and self-expression. Whether catering to at-home enthusiasts or seasoned nail technicians, the top five best-selling nail products on Amazon in 2025 epitomize excellence in functionality and consumer satisfaction.

[odyseydesignhosting]

Your Guide to Domain Registration in San Antonio

In today’s digital-first world, having a strong online presence begins with securing the right domain name. For individuals and businesses in San Antonio, domain registration is the first crucial step in establishing a successful online identity. This article will guide you through the importance of domain registration, how to choose the perfect domain, and why selecting a local provider in San Antonio can make all the difference.

What is Domain Registration?

Domain registration is the process of reserving a unique web address (e.g., yourbusiness.com) for your website. This name serves as the gateway to your online presence and is what customers use to find your business on the internet. Without a domain, your website is like a business without a sign—it’s invisible to your audience.

Why San Antonio Businesses Need a Strong Domain Name

For businesses in San Antonio, having a domain name that resonates with the local audience is essential. Here’s why:

Builds Trust and Credibility A professional domain name adds legitimacy to your brand. It reassures customers that your business is established and trustworthy, especially when paired with a local address or keywords like "San Antonio."

Improves Local SEO A domain that incorporates San Antonio-specific keywords (e.g., "bestpestcontrolsanantonio.com") can boost your search engine rankings, making it easier for local customers to find your business.

Establishes Brand Identity Your domain name is a key part of your branding. A memorable and relevant name helps reinforce your business identity and makes it easier for customers to recall.

Competitive Advantage In a bustling city like San Antonio, a good domain can set you apart from competitors. A unique and optimized domain ensures your business stands out in a crowded online marketplace.

How to Choose the Perfect Domain Name

When registering a domain in San Antonio, keep the following tips in mind:

1. Keep it Short and Simple

Choose a domain name that is easy to spell, pronounce, and remember. Avoid overly complicated names or special characters.

2. Use Local Keywords

Including “San Antonio” or related terms in your domain can help target local customers and improve your site’s visibility in local search results.

3. Opt for the Right Extension

While .com remains the most popular choice, you can also consider alternatives like .net, .org, or location-specific extensions like .us.

4. Ensure It’s Unique

Check that your desired domain name isn’t too similar to another business. This helps avoid legal issues and ensures your brand remains distinct.

5. Think Long-Term

Choose a name that reflects your business’s future goals. Avoid trends or slang that may lose relevance over time.

Why Register Your Domain Locally in San Antonio?

Choosing a local domain registration service in San Antonio has unique advantages:

Personalized Support Local providers understand the needs of San Antonio businesses and can offer personalized advice and support.

Community Focus Working with a local registrar helps you connect with other businesses and organizations in the area, fostering valuable community ties.

Faster Service Local providers can often process requests more quickly than global platforms, ensuring you get your domain up and running without delays.

Tailored Solutions San Antonio domain registrars may offer additional services such as local SEO consulting, website hosting, and email setup to streamline your online journey.

Steps to Register a Domain in San Antonio

Search for Availability Use a domain registrar’s search tool to see if your desired name is available. Be prepared with backup options in case your first choice is taken.

Choose a Trusted Registrar Work with a reputable domain registrar, preferably one with experience serving the San Antonio area.

Select Your Plan Most domain registrations are available for one year or longer. Opt for multi-year registration if you want to secure your name for the long term.

Complete the Registration Provide the necessary details and complete your payment to finalize the registration process.

Conclusion

Securing the right domain name is the cornerstone of building your online presence. For businesses and individuals in San Antonio, choosing a local domain registration service provides added benefits, including personalized support, local SEO advantages, and tailored solutions.

Take the first step in growing your online presence by registering your domain today. Whether you’re starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, the right domain will set the foundation for your success.

[xpertsapp-blog]

Getting Started with WordPress Development — The Best Tips to Get Started

In the world of digitalization, every business must focus on having a digital presence for their brand to increase their traffic for their business to retain more customers. One of the best ways to have a unique digital presence for your brand is through WordPress web development. One of the most known platforms known for creating a website is WordPress web development. You’re choosing to become a part of the WordPress user community worldwide. The platform is maintained by thousands of web developers who work tirelessly to add new features, enhance functionality, and strengthen security. Even better, it’s far more straightforward than you might imagine joining the WordPress community. You must follow the trend to stay under the umbrella of updates to track your business’s growth.

How to build a successful WordPress website?

Once you choose WordPress web development, you must know about the requirements while developing a WordPress website to have a unique and distinctive digital presence for your target audience online and get to know about your brand. Today, launching a website is simpler than ever. The procedure still has several steps. If you pay attention to these steps, your site’s launch might run smoother than you’d like. Additionally, launching a website without any forethought is a formula for catastrophe.

We’ll go through further steps and tips in this article that must be completed before developing a WordPress website. Everything you need to do, from the planning stages of your website to its launch debut, will be covered.

WordPress web development: Steps and tips to follow

Develop the Concept for Your Website

Every successful Website has a concept at its core. You could write about computer lessons, video game reviews, or even movies. Each of those suggestions ought to have a specific objective.

For instance, a website specializing in computer lessons may want to sell products or encourage visitors to enroll in an online course. Before starting to build your website, you must have a solid concept. Otherwise, you’ll aimlessly wander around and squander time.

What you want your website to emphasize should be listed in writing.

Define the main objective of your website (i.e., making you money, positioning you as an expert in your field, just a hobby, etc.).

Consider the demographic of your desired audience.

Think about possible names for your website.

It can take time to identify your intended audience, though. The key is to consider your target audience, which should constitute most of your traffic while choosing the type of material you wish to post. Finally, choosing a name for your website is a very subjective choice. However, since you’ll need to purchase a related domain, we advise sticking with something simple to remember and type.

Choose and Buy a Domain for your WordPress Web Development

Now that the conceptual phase of learning how to establish a website is complete, let’s move on to the technical side. You should sign up for a domain for your website. You can purchase a domain name in many different locations. We advise using a specialized domain registrar in most situations because they frequently have the best selection of Top-Level Domains (TLDs) at affordable pricing. Most of the time, because they are well-established options that people are familiar with, it is usually advised to stick with “.com” TLDs. It’s a minor investment for your website’s future to purchase a regular.com domain, which should cost you roughly $10 per year.

Identify Suitable WordPress Hosting

Finding the web host that will house your website is the next step in your quest. Your choice of provider will be significantly influenced by the platform you use to develop your website. Naturally, it is advised to use WordPress as your Website’s platform because it offers a wealth of tools, plugins, and themes that make it relatively simple to create a unique website. This is the significant role of WordPress when you think of developing a website for your business to have its digital presence. Therefore, the best choice one could make for hosting while developing a website for an online company to a vast audience.

Create the critical content for your website

The majority of new websites launch discreetly. The initial content is mainly ignored until traffic levels go up after an indefinite period. But that doesn’t mean it’s not crucial to start developing the most important content for your website immediately. A new website needs help to gain popularity, especially right after launch. In our experience, writing long-form web copy and blog content focusing on keywords you believe will rank well is the best way to increase traffic numbers.

To make this work, you’ll need to research Search Engine Optimization marketing (SEO) and develop several practical topic ideas. Next, try to write an article that is superior to anything the opposition has on the same topic. In the end, you want to become well-known right away. However, more than a single article will be required, which is where the final step comes into play.

Decide on the ideal theme for your website.

It’s time for your website to start taking shape now that WordPress has been installed and your actual content has been written. Installing a theme that fits the look you want for your website is the first thing we advise you to do.

You can utilize two different types of themes. Also, niche themes are created with a particular kind of Website in mind. You may also look at multipurpose themes, which focus on flexibility and the ability to fit almost any type of Website. Your theme selection should ideally be a long-term choice. In light of this, we advise you to choose the ideal option for you, try it, and proceed to the next stage only after. Your theme selection should ideally be a long-term choice. In light of this, we advise you to choose the ideal option for you, try it, and proceed to the next stage only after.

Install the Required Plugins

It would help if you used “plugins,” one of WordPress’s key selling features, to power the extra functionality on your website. They are simply add-ons, and the ones you choose will primarily rely on the functionality your site will have. The greatest thing you can do is take some time to explore around. The WordPress.org Plugin Directory alone contains over 50,000 free plugins. It has little risk in testing out a plugin if it intrigues you.

However, we advise avoiding plugins with ratings of fewer than four stars and those without any updates in the previous six months. Keeping this general guideline in mind is essential because those can have bugs that haven’t been patched and other vulnerabilities.

Make Your Site’s Design Specific to Your Content and Goals

This process step typically has a big head start because WordPress has a large selection of pre-designed themes and page builders. You get to start with the default design of your parent theme and then modify it to suit your needs. It will probably take some time to combine your site’s design, especially if this is your first attempt. However, it pays to ensure everything looks perfect, so the rest of your site’s launch goes smoothly. Keep in mind to constantly create each page and article to achieve that goal.

What to do once the Website is live (launched)?

The Website is made once as it has gone through the whole development process. It would help if you created a schedule for new postings after publishing your new site’s first piece of content. An excellent strategy to grow an audience for a new website is to blog at least once every week. It makes sense to compose your website’s critical content before you even launch. As a result, you may devote your whole post-launch weeks or even months to marketing and link-building.

It would be best if you had a social media presence and backlinks to engage with your expanding audience and build an email list. You can launch campaigns and set up autoresponders using a list, which will eventually help drive visitors to your website. How you proceed from here will ultimately depend on your long-term objective. For instance, creating a “passion blog” is not the same as monetizing your website. Finding and fostering guests, however, is a constant concern.

Conclusion

It’s easier to set up a WordPress website than it originally was. Thanks to WordPress’s community-driven, ongoing platform improvements, you can now create a website in a few easy steps. However, you might still require assistance with the trickier aspects. In that case, don’t worry. We are available to you.

For all of your website needs, we provide 24/7 assistance. With the help of our Website Builder, we even further streamline the website-building procedure. Use our Website Builder to access XpertsApp and have your site up and running.

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How To Start a Blog and Make $6,000 Monthly Complete Practical Guide

Starting a blog and making a consistent income of $6,000 per month is an achievable goal, provided you have the right guidance and dedication. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through each step, from choosing your niche to monetization strategies and scaling up your blog. By following this practical advice, you can turn your passion for writing into a profitable online venture. So let’s get started on this exciting journey of blogging success!

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1. Choosing Your Blog Niche

Selecting the perfect blog niche is the pivotal first step on your journey to successful blogging. Your niche is your blog’s unique identity, and it determines your content focus. To make the right choice, consider your passions, expertise, and the interests of your target audience. A well-chosen niche not only fuels your enthusiasm but also attracts the right readers, setting the stage for a thriving blog. In the next section, we’ll delve deeper into how to research and identify your ideal blog niche.

2. Researching Your Target Audience

Understanding your audience is akin to holding the key to blogging success. Dive deep into their demographics, preferences, and pain points. With this knowledge, you can tailor your content to their specific needs, ensuring it resonates and engages. Delve into audience surveys, social media insights, and keyword research to unearth the insights that will guide your content strategy.

3. Setting Up Your Blog

The technical aspects of launching your blog are critical. Begin with choosing a memorable domain name and reliable hosting. Your domain is your online identity, and dependable hosting ensures your blog is always accessible. Then, select the right blogging platform that aligns with your goals. These foundational steps set the stage for your blogging journey. In the following sections, we’ll delve deeper into each of these essential elements to help you get started on the right foot.

Domain Name and Hosting

We’ll guide you through the process of selecting a memorable domain name and reliable hosting service to ensure your blog is always accessible.

Selecting a Blogging Platform

Explore popular blogging platforms and choose the one that suits your blogging style and goals.

4. Designing Your Blog

Your blog’s visual appeal is like a warm invitation to your readers. Carefully choose a theme or template that resonates with your niche and brand. Customizing the layout ensures a seamless and enjoyable browsing experience. A well-designed blog not only retains visitors but also boosts your credibility and engagement. In this section, we’ll explore the art of crafting a captivating blog design that keeps readers coming back for more.

Themes and Templates

Learn about different themes and templates available for your blogging platform and pick the one that aligns with your brand.

Customizing the Layout

Tailor your blog’s layout to create a user-friendly experience that keeps visitors coming back for more.

5. Content Creation Strategy

Master the art of creating engaging content that captures your audience’s attention and ranks well in search engines.

Crafting Engaging Content

Explore writing techniques, storytelling, and formatting tips that make your blog posts stand out.

SEO-Friendly Writing

Unlock the secrets of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to increase your blog’s visibility in search results and attract organic traffic.

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6. Building an Email List

Building an email list is akin to constructing a direct line to your audience’s inbox. This invaluable asset allows you to nurture relationships, share valuable content, and promote your blog effectively. Explore the significance of email marketing and learn how to create irresistible lead magnets that entice visitors to subscribe. In this section, we’ll delve into the strategies that can grow your subscriber base and enhance your blog’s reach and influence.

The Importance of Email Marketing

Discover the power of email marketing and its role in generating income from your blog.

Creating Lead Magnets

Explore various lead magnet ideas and strategies to convert website visitors into subscribers.

7. Monetization Methods

Once your blog gains momentum, it’s time to explore ways to turn your passion into profit. Discover the world of monetization, including affiliate marketing, advertising, and selling digital products. These methods allow you to leverage your blog’s influence and generate income while providing value to your audience. In this section, we’ll explore each avenue of monetization, helping you make informed decisions to achieve your financial goals.

Affiliate Marketing

Learn how to partner with brands and promote products or services relevant to your niche to earn commissions.

Advertising

Explore various advertising options, from display ads to sponsored content, and maximize your blog’s revenue potential.

Selling Digital Products

Discover how to create and sell your digital products, such as eBooks, courses, or templates, to your loyal audience.

8. Driving Traffic to Your Blog

Traffic is the lifeblood of any successful blog. To thrive, you need a steady stream of visitors. Explore effective strategies for driving traffic, such as harnessing social media, mastering SEO techniques, and engaging in guest posting. In this section, we’ll dive deep into these methods, helping you attract and retain a loyal readership.

Social Media Promotion

Harness the power of social media platforms to drive traffic and engage with your audience.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Dive deeper into SEO techniques to rank higher on search engine results pages and increase organic traffic.

Guest Posting

Expand your reach by guest posting on other blogs and websites within your niche.

9. Analyzing and Optimizing

Successful blogging is about continuous improvement. Learn how to analyze your blog’s performance using tools like Google Analytics. With data-driven insights, you can optimize your content and strategies. A/B testing allows you to refine your approach, ensuring your blog keeps growing and evolving. In this section, we’ll explore these essential tactics to enhance your blog’s impact and reach.

Google Analytics

Gain insights into your audience’s behavior and preferences through Google Analytics.

A/B Testing

Experiment with different strategies and content to optimize your blog’s performance.

10. Time Management Tips

Balancing a blog with other commitments requires effective time management. Discover strategies to maintain consistency and productivity. Learn how to strike a balance between blogging and your full-time job or other responsibilities. An editorial calendar is your ally in planning and organizing content, ensuring a smooth blogging journey. In this section, we’ll delve into these time-tested tips to help you achieve your blogging goals while managing your busy life.

Balancing Blogging and Full-Time Work

Find the right balance between your blog and other commitments to avoid burnout.

Editorial Calendar

Create a content calendar to plan and organize your blog posts efficiently.

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11. Scaling Your Blog

As your blog flourishes, you may consider expansion. Explore the possibilities of scaling, from hiring writers to diversifying into multiple niches. Delegating tasks by bringing onboard writers can ensure a consistent posting schedule and diverse content. Scaling opens doors to greater success in the blogging world. In this section, we’ll guide you through these growth strategies to take your blog to new heights.

Hiring Writers

Delegate tasks by hiring writers to maintain a consistent posting schedule and quality content.

Expanding to Multiple Niches

Explore the potential of diversifying your blog’s content to reach a broader audience.

12. Legal and Ethical Considerations

Maintaining ethical and legal standards is crucial in the blogging world. Understand the complexities of copyright and plagiarism to create original, respectful content. Implement transparent disclosure policies when partnering with brands or using affiliate marketing. In this section, we’ll explore these essential aspects to ensure your blog operates ethically and within legal boundaries, safeguarding your reputation and success.

Copyright and Plagiarism

Learn about copyright laws and how to avoid plagiarism when creating content.

Disclosure Policies

Understand the importance of transparent disclosure when partnering with brands or earning income through affiliate marketing.

13. Staying Motivated

Blogging can be challenging, but motivation is the fuel that keeps your creative engine running. Learn how to overcome writer’s block with proven strategies and stay inspired. Celebrate your blogging milestones, no matter how small, to maintain enthusiasm and momentum. In this section, we’ll share invaluable tips to keep your blogging journey exciting and fulfilling.

Overcoming Writer’s Block

Learn strategies to beat writer’s block and keep your creative juices flowing.

Celebrating Milestones

Acknowledge your achievements and set new goals to maintain enthusiasm for your blog.

Conclusion

In conclusion, starting a blog and making $6,000 monthly is a journey that demands dedication and smart strategies. By selecting the right niche, understanding your audience, setting up your blog meticulously, creating engaging content, and monetizing effectively, you’re well on your way. Remember, consistent effort and learning are keys to success. Celebrate your milestones, stay motivated, and continue refining your blog. With time, patience, and the skills you’ve acquired, your blog can evolve into a thriving online venture. Best of luck on your blogging adventure!

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POEM Framework, Segmenting & Customizing messages, Digital advertising Market in India, Skills in Digital Marketing, Digital marketing Plan.  Terminology used in Digital Marketing, PPC and online marketing through social media, Social Media Marketing, SEO techniques, Keyword advertising, Google web-master and analytics overview, Affiliate Marketing, Email Marketing, Mobile marketing

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Fundamentals of Social Media Marketing& its significance, Necessity of Social media Marketing, Building a Successful strategy: Goal Setting, Implementation.  Facebook Marketing: Facebook for Business, Facebook Insight, Different types of Ad formats, Setting up Facebook Advertising Account, Facebook audience & types, Designing Facebook Advertising campaigns, Facebook Avatar, Apps, Live, Hashtags  LinkedIn Marketing: Importance of LinkedIn presence, LinkedIn Strategy, Content Strategy, LinkedIn analysis, Targeting, Ad Campaign  Twitter Marketing:- Basics, Building a content strategy, Twitter usage, Twitter Ads, Twitter ad campaigns, Twitter Analytics, Twitter Tools and tips for mangers. Instagram & Snapchat basics.

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