#Fiona O’ Carroll

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Tripwire announces its winners in its 2023 Tripwire Awards

The winners of this year’s Tripwire Awards include 2000AD writer Michael Carroll, for Best Writer, Gustavo Vargas for Best New Talent, and BEANO for Best Humour Comic

In front of an industry audience at London’s prestigious Cartoon Museum, Tripwire magazine’s editor-in-chief Joel Meadows and senior editor Andrew Colman announced the winners of this year’s Tripwire Awards, who include 2000AD writer Michael Carroll, for Best Writer, Gustavo Vargas for Best New Talent, and BEANO for Best Humour Comic. Congratulations, too, to Andy Oliver at the fantastic Broken…

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New Fiction 2022 - October

Short Stories & Chapters

"Leonora" by Everil Worrell (1927)

"The Hollow Man" by Norman Partridge (1991)

"The Black Stone Statue" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman (1937)

"The Door" by Ann R. Loverock (2020)

"The Events at Poroth Farm" by T.E.D. Klein (1972)

"The Dead Wagon" by Greye La Spina (1927)

"Soft" by F. Paul Wilson (1984)

"Beelzebub" by Robert Bloch (1963)

"The Black Phone" by Joe Hill (2004)

"The Angle of Horror" by Cristina Fernández Cubas (1996)

"The Striding Place" by Gertrude Atherton (1896)

"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe (1839)

"The Nurse's Story" by Elizabeth Gaskell (1852)

"The Girl With the Hungry Eyes" by Fritz Leiber (1949)

"The Summer People" by Shirley Jackson (1950)

"The Husband Stitch" by Carmen Maria Machado (2014)

"The Phantom 'Rickshaw" by Rudyard Kipling (1888)

"Scales" by Cherene Sherrard (2017)

"The Aztec" by Carmen Baca (2020)

"The Reaper's Image" by Stephen King (1969)

"The Mummy’s Foot" by Théophile Gautier (1840)

"When the Gentlemen Go By" by Margaret Ronald (2008)

"The Pear-Shaped Man" by George R.R. Martin (1987)

"Turn Out the Light" by Penelope Love (2015)

"Unseen—Unfeared" by Francis Stevens (1919)

"The White Cormorant" by Frithjof Spalder (1971)

"A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain (1870)

"The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens (1866)

"Rearview" by Samantha Hunt (2020)

"The Green Bowl" by Sarah Orne Jewett (1901)

"A Good Student" by Nuzo Onoh (2014)

Dracula Daily - "October" by Bram Stoker & ed. Matt Kirkland (1897, 2021)

Comic Shorts & Single Issues

"Swamp Monster" by Basil Wolverton (1953)

"The Portrait of Sal Pullman" by Lonnie Nadler & Abby Howard (2019)

"O Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" by M.R. James & Abby Howard (2019)

"Rainbow Sprinkles" by W. Maxwell Prince, Chris O’Halloran, Martín Morazzo, Nimit Malavia (2018)

"Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall!" by Jack Davis, et al. (1953)

"The Harvest" by Shannon Campbell & Pam Wishbow (2016)

"In Each and Every Package" by Reed Crandall, et al. (1954)

"Roots in Hell" by Richard Corben (2016)

"Mars Is Heaven!" by Ray Bradbury, Wally Wood, et al. (1953)

"Save the Last Dance for Me!" by Dennis O'Neil & Pat Boyette (1969)

"Infected" by Bruce Jones, Richard Corben, Steve Oliff (1982)

"Unpleasant Side Effects" by Kerry Gammill, Sam F. Park, Mar Omega (2010)

"The Boar's Head Beast" by George Wildman, Nicola Cuti, Wayne Howard (1975)

"Ill Bred" by Charles Burns (1985)

"Don't Go to the Island" by Sfé R. Monster & Kalyna Riis-Phillips (2016)

"Some Other Animal's Meat" by Emily Carroll (2016)

"Greed" by Becky Cloonan, Jordie Bellaire, Travis Lanham (2013)

"Goin' South" by Nancy Collins, David Imhoff, Jeff Butler, Steve Montano, Renée Witterstaetter, Electric Crayon, Simon Bisley (1995)

"Winnebago Graveyard #1" by Steve Niles, Stephanie Paitreau, Jordie Bellaire, Jen Bartel, Alison Sampson, Aditya Bidikar, Mingjue Helen Chen, Sarah Horrocks (2017)

"Seed" by Fiona Staples, Jose Villarrubia, Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey, Zach Shields, Marc Andreyko (2015)

"Kill Screen" by Lauren Beukes, Dale Halvorsen, Ryan Kelly, Eva de la Cruz, Clem Robins, Bill Sienkiewicz, Rowena Yow, Shelly Bond (2015)

"The Fool of the Web" by Patricia Breen, Roel, Brenda Feikema (1997)

"Fortune Broken" by Sandy King, Leonardo Manco, Marianna Sanzone (2015)

"The Cemetery" by Franco, Abigail Larson, Wes Abbott, Sara Richard (2022)

"The Speed of Pain" by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart, Steve Wands, Will Dennis (2018)

"Gestation" by Marguerite Bennett, Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, Doug Garbark, Nic. J. Shaw (2014)

"Chemical 13!" by Michael Woods & Saskia Gutekunst (2009)

"Hello, My Name Is..." by Nadia Shammas, Rowan MacColl, Licha Myers, Chris Sanchez (2021)

"Sea of Souls" by Jenna Lynn Wright, Alvaro Feliu, Juan Francisco Mota, Ricardo Osnaya, Erik Lopera Tamayo, Jorge Cortes, Robby Bevaro, Maxflan Araujo, Walter Pereyra, Taylor Esposito (2022)

"Crush" by Janet Hetherington, Ronn Sutton, Becka Kinzie, Zakk Saam (2018)

"The End of All Things" by Natalie Leif & Elaine Well (2014)

Video & Electronic Games

Silent Hill dev. Team Silent (1999)

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow dev. Cloak and Dagger Games (2022)

Halloween Forever dev. Imaginary Monsters (2016)

Bride of Frankenstein dev. Paul Smith, Steve Howard, Timedata Ltd. (1987)

Zombies Ate My Neighbors dev. LucasArts (1993)

Darkstalkers 3 (aka Vampire Savior) dev. Capcom (1997)

Movies

Smile dir. Parker Finn (2022)

The Mummy dir. Karl Freund (1932)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers dir. Don Siegel (1956)

The Skin I Live In dir. Pedro Almodóvar (2011)

The Picture of Dorian Gray dir. Albert Lewin (1945)

The Uninvited dir. Lewis Allen (1944)

The Other Side of the Underneath dir. Jane Arden (1972)

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn dir. Timo Vuorensola (2022)

Terrifier 2 dir. Damien Leone (2022)

Ravenous dir. Antonia Bird (1999)

The Experiment dir. Oliver Hirschbiegel (2001)

Ganja & Hess dir. Bill Gunn (1973)

Def by Temptation dir. James Bond III (1990)

Eyes Without a Face dir. Georges Franju (1960)

Under the Shadow dir. Babak Anvari (2016)

Amsterdam dir. David O. Russell (2022)

Deadstream dir. Joseph Winter & Vanessa Winter (2022)

In My Skin by Marina de Van (2002)

Evolution dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović (2015)

Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness dir. Shimako Satō (1995)

Celia dir. Ann Turner (1989)

Censor dir. Prano Bailey-Bond (2021)

Halloween Ends dir. David Gordon Green (2022)

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari dir. Robert Wiene (1920)

Black Adam dir. Jaume Collet-Serra (2022)

Trouble Every Day dir. Claire Denis (2001)

Eve's Bayou dir. Kasi Lemmons (1997)

Monster (aka Humanoids from the Deep) dir. Barbara Peeters & Jimmy T. Murakami (1980)

The Mafu Cage dir. Karen Arthur (1978)

Medusa: Queen of the Serpents dir. Matthew B.C. (2020)

Medusa dir. Anita Rocha da Silveira (2021)

Prey for the Devil dir. Daniel Stamm (2022)

It Follows dir. David Robert Mitchell (2014)

Amer dir. Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani (2009)

TV Episodes

The Simpsons - "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII" (2022)

Bob's Burgers - "Apple Gore-chard! (But Not Gory)" (2022)

TV Series

Costume Quest (2019)

Castlevania - Seasons 3 & 4 (2020-2021)

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Master poetry playlist

Each of these links will redirect you to the relevant playlist on my non-monetized Youtube channel (new video every other day)

By actors

Tom Hiddleston (Words and Music, Ximalaya FM, Coriolanus watchalong with Josie Rourke, Tom and the cast, interviews, Betrayal reunion)

Bruce Alexander, Sam Alexander, Nonso Anozie, Richard Armitage, Dame Eileen Atkins, Annette Badland, Kathy Bates, Xander Berkeley, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Richard Burton, Simon Callow, Robert Carlyle, Helena Bonham Carter, Kim Cattrall, Glenn Close, Sir William "Billy" Connolly, Ben Crystal, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ossie Davis, Dame Judi Dench, Vincent D'Onofrio, Brian Dennehy, James Earl Jones, Beatie Edney, Mark Ebulue, Ralph Fiennes, Kate Fleetwood, Jodie Foster, Polly Frame, Morgan Freeman, Stephen Fry, Michael Gaston, Sir John Gielgud, Aidan Gillen, Rupert Graves, Eva Green, Sir Alec Guinness, David Harewood, Tom Hollander, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Irons, Alex Jennings, Toby Jones, Jude Law, Robert Sean Leonard, Damian Lewis, John Lithgow, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Helen Mirren, Richard Mitchley, Alfred Molina, Sir Roger Moore, Sam Neill, Al Pacino, Ron Perlman, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Alan Rickman, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Susan Sarandon, Andrew Scott, Fiona Shaw, Michael Sheen, Gary Sinise, Dan Stevens, Sir Patrick Stewart, Mitchell Brian Stokes, Mark Strong, Natasha Richardson, David Tennant, Kathleen Turner, Eli Wallach, Dominic West and Samuel West.

In this playlist there is 1-1 poem read by Tony Amendola, Sebastian Arcelus, Mackenzie Astin, Gerry Bamman, Alan Bates, Gina Bellman, Cathy Belton, Edward Bennett, Tilly Blackwood, Claire Bloom, Lindy Booth, Peter Bowles, Eleanor Bron, Sir Michael Caine, Peter Capaldi, Sir Sean Connery, Lindsay Crouse, Ruby Dee, Adrian Dunbar, Lindsay Duncan, Noma Dumezweni, Adetomiwa Edun, Rupert Evans, Colin Farrell, Deborah Findlay, Edward Fox, Jonathan Frakes, Hugh Fraser, Jennifer Garner, Jill Gascoine, Annabeth Gish, Iain Glen, Ioan Gruffudd, Julie Harris, Josh Hartnett, John Heffernan, Douglas Henshall, Hozier, Sir John Hurt, Amy Irving, Sir Derek Jacobi, Peter Jacobson, Lennie James, Paterson Joseph, Rory Kinnear, Hugh Laurie, Sir Christopher Lee, Robert Lindsay, Ophelia Lovibond, Helen McCrory, Niamh McGrady, Sepideh Moafi, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Tessa Peake-Jones, Dame Sian Phillips, Wendell Pierce, Rosamund Pike, Diana Quick, Jemma Redgrave, Iwan Rheon, Sebastian Roché, Hugh Ross, William Sadler, Kerry Shale, Imelda Staunton, Rufus Sewell, Jenna Stern, Juliet Stevenson, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Jo Stone-Fewings, Tilda Swinton, Peter O’ Toole, Harry Treadaway, Indira Varma, Dame Harriet Walter, Sam Waterson, Fritz Weaver and Carolyn Wickwire.

By poets

W. H. Auden, William Blake, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Byron, Lewis Carroll, John Clare, E. E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Seamus Heaney, Robert Herrick, Gerard Manley Hopkins, John Keats, Rudyard Kipling, Edward Lear, Robert Lowell, Christopher Marlowe, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Pablo Neruda, E. A. Poe, Christina Rossetti, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Alfred Tennyson, Dylan Thomas, William Wordsworth, W. B. Yeats and other poets.

Short scenes from movies/theatre plays

Coriolanus (Tom Hiddleston), King Lear (Sir Athony Hopkins), Much Ado About Nothing (Emma Thompson & Kenneth Branagh), Hamlet (Andrew Scott), Much Ado About Nothing (Catherine Tate & David Tennant), Macbeth (Sir Patrick Stewart)

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Pós-Carrollsday

Cara Evnagelline (e vamos de... Variar nossos destinatário)

Ontem foi Carrollsday, teve live, teve kit caseiro de chá maluco (com direito a chá da alegria azul, muffin e champignons e bacon, cokkies e chesscake de amora) teve Adriana Peliano e agora eu vou contar as coisas por aqui:

Nosso homem (inserir figura do Pernalonga comunista) no dia três apareceu vestido de chapeleiro maluco, até aí tudo bem porque Chapeleiro é teoricamente um personagem que lhe pertence, não fosse as roupas do Chapeleiro de 1976 (A Isabela vivia dizendo que amava o filme de 76 achando que era o da Fiona Furleton, mal ela sabia que o filme da Fiona era o de 72 e o de 76 era aquele musical incrível LOL e Kkkkk) então a própria (Jaqueline) olhou pra ele com uma cara feia e disse

— ugh... Charles.... — Ele respondeu com um olhar sério

— Se você reconhece esse figurino, está fomentando uma coisa muito errada

— Mas é você que está com a roupa! E eu espero que não seja a original — Spoiler, não era a original (ainda bem) De qualquer forma ele não usou essa roupa ontem (apenas uma fantasia inocente de Chapeleiro e caso você se pergunte se ele reproduziu alguma cena de filme... Eu não sei). A Segunda coisa que aconteceu foi o demintche (aquele que não deve ser nomeado porque agora estamos no meio de pessoas que sabem de quem estamos falando) fez uma fiesta de loco, porque apesar dele odiar Lewis Carroll com todo o seu âmago, ele ama o lugar onde renasceu e comemora o que deu lhe a possibilidade de voltar lá para quebrar a cara dos seus parentes, acordou hoje algemando os outros em cadeiras e os alimentando. Camppell reuniu mulher e filha, tomou chá sem açúcar e assistiu as lives oficiais com aquela banca de inglês, a Charlotte nunca será convidada para nenhum servidor carrolliano... O motivo é óbvio, eu só queria lamentar, mas a coitada também não está autorizada pelo seu ancestral. Jenna Cabot de Macedo Gonçalves Aurélia (@misscarbott ) para ficar bem claro de que Jenna estou falando, comentou com a Isabela sobre o fato de que se a Sociedade Lewis Carroll da Argentina existisse, os tempos de pandemia os obrigaram a adaptar seus "talleres e Charlas" para que pessoas a distância pudessem participar e ela sairia com vantagem, mas aí ela respondeu

— Engraçado... Súdito de quem você acha que começou essa palhaçada de pandemia?! — Infelizmente ela está certa.

Alice, a rainha, assistiu as Live do Chris Riddell e da Bia Mom e gostou mais da nossa, principalmente da lagarta (Isabela conhecia aquela lagarta de 2015).

Sobre o doador anônimo (cujo nome começa com C e termina com L, é o pai de uma menina alérgica a canela, casado com uma ex jornalista e eu vou parar por aqui, mas você me entendeu, eles estão passando por uma crise depois dessa droga desse corona)

Isso tudo por enquanto, mais tarde eu volto mais informações.

Sinceramente sua, Killia

Ps. Incluso a ft que a Isabela tirou imitando o demintche

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Six Baudelaires AU, Part Three {AO3} {Masterlist} {Part One} {Part Two}

Chapter Twenty-One → in which Fiona is Volatile

Solitude fell asleep in Nick’s arms, while Babbitt crawled into her pocket. Nick made his way into the main hall, where he slid into a chair and held her tight, rocking her gently. 

“I’m sorry.” he said quietly. “I can’t… I can’t do anything.” 

“That’s not true.” Lilac knelt in front of him, as his other siblings surrounded him, putting their hands on his arm in a comforting gesture. “Nick, it’s okay to not be able to do everything all the time. We understand why you were scared, okay?” 

“You don’t need to be the hero, Nick.” Violet said, giving him a side-hug. “You just need to stay with us.” 

Nick bit his lip, squeezing his eyes shut, and then he nodded and leaned his head onto Klaus. “We love you, okay?” Klaus said. “And we’re not letting the bastard touch you ever again.” 

“We just… we need to go. Soon as Fiona gets here.” Nick said. “And then we need to run. Far away. Please.” 

“We-” Lilac paused. “Does anyone hear that?” 

They listened, and heard what sounded like a printer. 

“Is…” Violet narrowed her eyes, and then she gasped. “Is that the Volunteer Factual Dispatch?” 

She and Lilac ran to the telegraph, and saw that, indeed, a paper was coming out of it. Violet grabbed it first, saying, “It’s from VFD! It’s- it’s-” her gaze softened, and she burst into a grin. “It’s from Quigley!” 

“What?” Lilac said, shocked. 

“It’s from Quigley!” Violet bounced, running back over to her siblings to show them. Even Nick brightened when he saw she was right- his name was beside the phrase sender. 

Violet traced the Q in his name, smiling, and then said, “It is my understanding that you have six additional volunteers onboard STOP. We are in desperate need of their services for the most urgent matter STOP. Please deliver them on Tuesday to the location indicated by the rhymes below STOP.” 

“What rhymes?” Lilac asked, trying to grab the paper. 

“Two poems, one by Lewis Carroll and the other by TS Eliot.” 

“I-” Nick stuttered. “I know TS Eliot.” 

“Macavity,” Sunny said, which meant, “Wasn’t that from your musical phase?” 

“Not the time, Sunshine.” Nick said, curling up. 

“I know Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.” Klaus said. “Is the poem from one of those?” 

“I think so.” Violet nodded, also remembering the book. “Here’s what it says:” 

“‘O Oysters, come and walk with us!’ The walrus did beseech.  ‘A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, Along the movie theater.’” 

“A movie theater?” Nick said. 

“No.” Klaus shook his head. “Quigley’s using Verse Fluctuation Declaration.” 

“Using fucking what?” Violet said. 

“It’s a Volunteer code.” Klaus said. “They replace words in poems, like Aunt Josephine did with letters, and the actual words are the message.” 

“Liddell?” Sunny asked, which meant, “Then what’s the original poem?” 

“A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,” Klaus recited. “Along the…” He paused. 

“Along?” Violet prompted. 

“Along…” Klaus swallowed. “Along the Briny Beach.” 

They fell silent. 

“We’re going to Briny Beach.” Lilac said quietly. 

The last time they had been there was when their unfortunate events had began. 

“What about the TS Eliot?” Klaus asked, sitting down numbly. 

Violet’s hands shook as she held up the telegram, and read, 

“At the pink hour when the eyes and back Turn upward from the desk, when the human engine waits Like a pony throbbing party.” 

Nick narrowed his eyes and sat up, still rocking the sleeping Solitude. “He changed three words. The actual poem begins with ‘At the violet hour’ instead of ‘at the pink hour.’ Do you think that actually signals something, or-” 

“Maybe,” Violet smiled softly, sitting at the table beside them, “Quigley just wanted to say my name.” 

“We can talk about that later.” Lilac said uncomfortably. “What’s the rest of the message?” 

“The last line,” Nick said, “Is ‘Like a taxi throbbing waiting.’ The message is, ‘taxi waiting.’” 

“Taxi waiting at Briny Beach.” Lilac said. 

“Well,” Violet said, curling up. “We’re lucky you all knew poetry. I can’t imagine Fiona or Phil were big studiers of Carroll or Eliot.” 

“Fernald used to study poetry.” Lilac said. “So maybe Widdershins has those poetry books hidden somewhere. He would’ve been able to find out.” 

“He kept them secret.” Nick hissed. “Like everything else.” 

They fell silent, and then Klaus said, “Do you guys remember when Violet and I left the window open in the library and ruined the atlas, and Mother and Father got mad?” 

“Yeah.” Violet nodded, as Sunny moved to sit against her. 

“I… I don’t think that was the only reason they were mad.” Klaus admitted. “I never told you this, but… I had to use a stepladder to get that atlas from the top shelf. I don’t think Mother and Father thought I’d be able to reach. That’s where they kept the books they didn’t want us to see.” 

“Why wouldn’t they want us to see the atlas?” Violet asked. 

“There must’ve been a code inside.” Nick said. 

“There was a whole row of other books, too.” Klaus said. “I don’t remember what they were, because they moved them later, but they must’ve been mad that I reached the atlas and could’ve discovered a secret.” 

“Like a secret that they were working for-” Nick got choked up, and he buried his face in Soli’s hair again. 

They fell silent again, and then Lilac said, “I know how to use the ship’s steering mechanism. I can use the locator to take us to Briny Beach as soon as Fiona returns.” 

“Are…” Violet bit her lip. “Are we sure she’s coming back?”  

“Of course.” Lilac said. “She-” 

“She what, my dear Lilac?” 

The Baudelaires jumped, and Nick instantly backed up in the chair, curling up around Solitude to shield her with his body, while Violet shoved Sunny into Klaus’s arms and leapt in front of the table with Lilac, blocking their younger siblings from view. 

Count Olaf stepped into the room, followed by Esme, who was sneering beneath the hood of her octopus outfit, and Carmelita, who bounced along and clanged her tap shoes. 

“When I saw you orphans had flown the coop,” Olaf said, stepping forwards, “I was afraid you might have managed to do something useful and get out.” 

“Get away from us.” Lilac said. 

Violet reached into her pocket, and to Lilac’s surprise, she pulled out a knife. “I will use this.” 

“Okay,” Lilac muttered, “Where did you get that?” 

“Kitchen.” 

“How long-” 

“Just now.” 

“Oh, shut up!” Olaf groaned. “You’re all as annoying as-” 

“As annoying as what?” Carmelita asked. 

Olaf took a deep breath. “It’s nothing. Although I can’t quite figure out how you escaped. You must’ve been lost in that submarine-” 

At exactly the wrong moment, Fiona and Fernald ran down the hall; Fiona now had a portrait of Edgar Guest where her portrait of Herman Melville should be, but otherwise she didn’t look harmed. But when the two siblings saw Olaf, Esme and Carmelita in the room, they froze dead in their tracks, and Fiona’s face fell. 

“Shit.” Fernald said. 

Olaf narrowed his eyes, and before the Baudelaires could do anything, he raced forwards and slammed the Hook-Handed Man against the wall. 

“No!” Fiona shouted, but Esme reached a tentacle forwards and ripped her back. 

“Let him go or I’ll stab you!” Violet shouted, but Carmelita danced in front of her, blocking her path with her twirls. Violet growled, considering whether or not it’d be unethical to stab her, too. 

“You betrayed me!” Olaf shouted with fury. “And our side of the schism has no use for traitors!” 

“Ooh! When he’s dead, can we use the hooks for the costume trunk?” Esme asked. “They’ve become In recently.” 

“No! Stop it!” Fiona lurched forwards, finally breaking Esme’s grip. “He didn’t betray you! We only let the Baudelaires go so they could lead us to the Medusoid Mycelium!” 

“Fiona!” Lilac screamed. 

“No!” Klaus shouted. 

Olaf released the Hook-Handed Man, who gasped and struggled to stay standing, and stared over at Fiona. “The Medusoid Mycelium? That was destroyed years ago.” 

“It wasn’t! We have some in Solitude’s diving helmet!” Fiona said, crying and reaching to help her brother to his feet. “Baudelaires, where is it?” 

“It’s- nowhere!” Violet tried. 

“I’ll make this simple.” Olaf smiled. “I could torture you until you tell me, or we can trade information- or a lack of information, if you so prefer.” Then, in a sickly sweet voice, he called, “Nick?” 

Violet, Lilac and Klaus all stepped in front of Nick, while Sunny bared her teeth. Nick looked up, horrified, but he clutched the sleeping Soli all the tighter. 

“How about a deal here?” Olaf stepped forwards, putting his hand on the table, much too close for any of the childrens’ comfort, but still just outside of Violet’s stabbing range; if she ran at him, he would see and disarm her. 

“We don’t make deals with bastards.” Lilac crossed her arms. 

Olaf smirked, eyeing her in a way that made her incredibly uncomfortable. “Interesting choice of words, my dear Lilac.” 

Nick sat up, horrified, as Olaf took a step closer to his oldest sister, and then he shouted, “It’s in the kitchen!” 

“Nick!” Sunny said. 

“It’s in the kitchen, just leave her alone, please! Don’t hurt them!” Nick pleaded. 

Olaf smiled, and then gestured his head. “Esme, go check.” 

“Why do I have to go check? Why can’t you?” 

“Because I’m intimidating the Baudelaires, love.” 

“I can do that, and I can do it better than you.” 

“Ugh, stop arguing, you’re starting to sound like my real parents.” Carmelita groaned, before tapping into a room. “Is this the kitchen? It has food and shit.” 

Olaf groaned. “Does it have a diving helmet?” 

“A small one, on a plate. It is totally not adorable, never make me wear one of these.” She came back in, carrying the helmet on a plate, and the Baudelaires backed up more. The noise woke Solitude, who rubbed her eyes and yawned, looking up. 

“The Medusoid Mycelium.” Olaf looked inside the helmet. “It’s here.” 

“It is.” said Fernalld with a gasp, sounding very scared. 

Solitude saw Olaf, and then said, “Oh, fuck.” 

“They really found that horrible mushroom?” Esme looked enthralled. “Oh, good job, Hooky and Triangle Eyes!” 

Fiona stared hard at the ground so she wouldn’t have to look at Lilac. 

“Oh, I know!” Esme continued. “We should throw them in the brig with it and wait until they suffocate!” 

“Then I can do a recital on their graves!” Carmelita gigged. 

“No!” Fiona shouted, running forwards. “No, you- you shouldn’t waste such a weapon on them. You’ll need it for the Last Safe Place!” 

“Fiona-” Lilac began, her face paling. 

“That’s right! Good idea, Triangle-Eyes.” Olaf said. 

“How come you think her idea’s better than mine?” Esme asked, offended. 

“It doesn’t matter.” Olaf groaned. “Come along. Triangle-Eyes, take them to the brig.” 

“I…” Fiona began. 

“Why don’t you hurry it up,” Olaf said with a dark grin, “And then we’ll go find your Stepfather? Your whole family can be together again.” 

“Boss-” Fernald began, but Olaf shot him a dark look that shut him up. 

Fiona turned towards him, eyes full of hope. “You’d really help me find him?” 

“He won’t help you.” Nick shuddered. 

“He’s lying, Widdershins and Olaf are on opposite sides of the schism.” Violet said. 

“Maybe not. He did abandon you, after all.” Esme said. 

“Don’t listen to them, Triangle-Eyes.” Olaf said. “They only care about themselves.” 

“That’s not true!” Lilac said. 

“Really?” Olaf smirked. “I thought you Baudelaires always put your siblings first.” 

“We…” Lilac began, but her face fell as Fiona reached over to grab her brother’s hooks. 

“To the brig.” Fiona said blankly. 

“Good choice, Triangle-Eyes.” Olaf said, “Now, we’ll remove all the valuables-” 

“But Countie, my recital’s starting soon!” Carmelita tugged on his arm. “You won’t miss it, will you?” 

Olaf forced a smile on his face. “Carmelita, sweetie, Countie needs to rob the Queequeg and torture the Baudelaires.” 

“You like the Baudelaires more than me!” Carmelita pouted. 

“Darling,” Esme hissed, “We can rob the sub later. Carmelita’s been practicing all day for this recital.” 

“It’s the same recital as always.” 

“No! This one’s more adorable!” Carmelita said. 

Sunny sighed and said, “Cruciatu,” which meant, “Can they kill us now?” 

Fernald gave her a look and shook his head, and then Olaf said, “Fine. Hooky, smash some windows so they can’t escape this sub. Triangle-Eyes, get the Baudelaires to the brig, and for the love of God take that knife away from Violet.” 

“No, it’s mine forever.” Violet said. 

Olaf put his head in his hands. “Why did I decide to work with children?” 

“Because you suck?” Klaus suggested. 

“Esme, lead the way to our…” Olaf grimaced, “wonderful Carmelita’s recital.” 

Carmelita tapped away, spinning and twirling, followed by a delighted Esme. After a moment, Fernald gave Fiona a significant look and then scampered after them. 

Olaf turned to the Baudelaires, and smiled. “You’ve lost again, you horrible brats.” he said, cheering himself up by tormenting the Baudelaires. “You can never defeat me, and it’s time you all learned that. I triumphed the moment you lost your family.” 

Violet straightened up and threw the knife, which Olaf unfortunately dodged. She glared at him, and then spat, “We didn’t lose our family. Only our parents.” 

Klaus linked his arm with Violet’s as Sunny reached to grab Lilac, the four of them still shielding Nick and Solitude. “Our family’s right here.” he said. 

Olaf glared at them, and then said, “You will lose everything.” He then turned to Fiona and said, “Triangle-Eyes, make sure they’re in separate cells. No more jailbreaks. We’ll take care of them one at a time.” He gave Nick a smirk, which made the boy curl up over Solitude again. Olaf then walked to the wall, grabbed Violet’s knife, and left. 

As soon as he was gone, Fiona whipped around. “Can you pilot a submarine?” she asked. 

They stared at her, confused. “What?” Klaus said. 

“Can you pilot the sub?” 

“Y-yes.” said a shocked Lilac. 

“Good. I know how to open the hatch to let you out.” Fiona said. “Soon as I do that, you’ll have to go fast. Carmelita’s recitals likely feel like they last forever, but they don’t, and soon Olaf will notice-” 

“You’re not taking us to the brig?” Violet asked. 

Fiona shook her head. “I’m not letting him hurt you. Fernald and I discussed this while I was getting my portrait swapped out, in case we got caught, we can just pretend you’ve escaped while we weren’t looking.” 

“Fiona, you don’t have to go with them!” Lilac said.

“I’ll be fine. If we get caught, we have a potential escape plan that involves a seaside town, a train, and a vineyard.” Fiona said. “And releasing a bunch of wild new recruits to perform chaos.” 

“But you’re still joining them!” Lilac reached forwards, desperately grabbing her hands. “You’re helping them! You don’t have to do this!” 

“I do! My brother is here!” Fiona said. “He’s the only family I have left! You wouldn’t leave your siblings, and I can’t leave mine.” 

“Fi…” Sunny began. 

“Fiona, you can stay with us.” Solitude said, sitting up. 

“You can run from VFD altogether.” Nick said, his voice shaking. “From all these assholes.” 

“Please.” Lilac squeezed her hands. “You’re not a wicked person.” 

Fiona smiled, and then said, “People aren’t either wicked or noble, Li. They’re chef’s salads.” She squeezed her hands and whispered, “Take care of the Queequeg. It’s shit, but it’s home. And… when you think of me, think of a food you love very much.” 

She leaned forwards, putting her hand on Lilac’s cheek, and kissed her. 

Lilac froze in shock as Fiona’s hands passed over her braids, fingers running through her hair. She shut her eyes a moment, feeling the wonderful, volatile girl pressing against her. 

And then Fiona pulled away and ran. 

Lilac stared after her, and then raised a hand to her hair, her fingers following the same path Fiona’s had. 

“How… how can someone so wonderful do something so horrible?” she asked, her voice breaking. 

Violet stepped forwards, and then put a hand on her arm. “She let us go.” she said. “Now. We have to run.” 

Lilac took a deep breath, wiped her eyes with her sleeve, and then said, “Aye.”

As she moved slowly towards the controls, Violet at her heels, Nick curled up on his chair, and he whispered to himself, “But they were fucked up in their turn, by fools in old-style hats and coats… who half the time were soppy-stern…” 

He hugged Solitude very close, shutting his eyes and trying not to think about everyone who had left. “And half at one another’s throats.” 

It took several hours to reach Briny Beach. Nick kept rocking Solitude, who fell back to sleep, while Babbitt crawled to her shoulder to nap there. Sunny served up Violet’s cake, handing out plates to Violet and Lilac whenever they came down to check on them. Klaus was going through the Queequeg’s library, trying to find something that might be helpful. 

Lilac finally descended after a while, still looking a bit shocked. “Um,” she said, drawing everyone’s attention, and after Nick shook Soli slightly to awaken her, she said, “We’ve reached the beach.” 

“We have?” Violet asked, her eyes sad. 

Lilac nodded, and after a moment, Nick said, “Listen. VFD’s waiting for us. I…” 

Everyone looked at each other, and then Klaus put a hand on his shoulder, and Violet said, “We know, Nick. And… we won’t trust them. But Quigley could be there. Or someone who can actually help.” 

“I just…” he shut his eyes. “Okay. Let’s see the beach.” 

Lilac nodded and led them through the hallways, which seemed so echoey and dark now. They climbed up the ladder in silence, and out the hatch, and onto the sand. 

Briny Beach looked exactly the same. Like not a single minute had gone by since the Baudelaires arrived on the beach to have a picnic and test Violet’s new invention. The tide pools were still there, the waves still crashed the same way, the sky was still gray, and… 

Violet bent down, placing Sunny on the ground, and picked up a rock, marked with an X. 

“Nothing’s changed.” she said finally. 

“We’ve changed.” Solitude said, leaning onto Nick’s shoulder. 

Klaus slid a hand into Nick’s, and said, “Did you guys ever miss the beach? Because… honestly, I feel worse being here.” 

“I…” Violet shut her eyes, blocking tears. 

“I want to go.” Nick whispered, eyes on the ground. 

Lilac stepped forwards, looking around. “I… I can’t believe…” then she looked up and said, “Our taxi’s here.” 

Up on the hill, on the road just off the beach, was a yellow taxi, waiting. 

Before anyone could say anything else, Sunny looked up and said, “Gack.” 

They turned, and heard a familiar coughing as a figure emerged from the fog. 

“Baudelaires?” 

“Mr Poe.” Lilac said coldly. 

The Baudelaires all stood, facing him, and Nick put Solitude down, though he still gripped her hand. Babbitt leapt to her shoulder again, cocking their head at the banker. 

“Baudelaires, what ever have you been doing?” Poe said, stepping forwards. 

“What are you doing here?” Violet said. 

“Why, I received a message saying that you’d be here at Briny Beach today.” Poe said, pulling a telegram from his pocket. “From some JS. But that’s not important. How in the world did you get here? Where have you been? I must admit, I had given up all hope of finding you again- egad! Where on earth did you find Nicholas?” 

“It’s Nick.” Nick spat, staring the banker dead in the eye. “My name is Nick, it never was Nicholas, and you need to learn that, you stupid fuck.” 

“Language, Nicholas.” Poe said. “Come along, children, you have a great deal of explaining to do.” 

The Baudelaires looked to each other, and then Lilac said, “No.” 

“No?” Poe said in amazement. “Of course you do! You’ve been missing for a very long time, children! It was very inconsiderate of you to run away without telling me where you were, particularly when you’ve been accused of murder, arson, kidnapping, and assorted misdemeanors!” 

“We sent you a telegram.” Violet said. 

“We’re going to get right in my car, and I’ll drive you to the police station, and-” 

“No.” said Nick. 

“No.” said Klaus. 

“No.” said Solitude. 

“No.” said Sunny. 

“Mr Poe,” Klaus said, looking from the taxi to Poe, “Have you ever heard of a Hobson’s choice?” 

“I don’t know what gibberish you’re saying,” Poe said, “Or where you’ve been, or how you got here, or why you’re wearing a picture of Santa Claus on your shirts, but-’ 

“It’s Herman Melville.” Klaus said. “Goodbye, Mr Poe.” 

“Piss off.” Solitude said, cheerily flipping him off. 

“Sayonara.” Sunny said. 

And with that, the six orphans spun on their heels, and ran to the taxi. 

“Wait!” they heard him calling after them. “Come back here, Baudelaires! You’re children! You’re youngsters! You’re orphans!” 

“And you’re a piece of shit, you fuckhead!” Nick called, also flipping him off as they ran. 

They raced to the taxi, and Violet managed to get ahead, calling, “Quigley? Quigley! Quigley!” 

When she reached the car, she threw open the door, and then froze in astonishment. 

“You’re not Quigley.” she said. 

In the driver’s seat, a woman looked up, pushing a pencil into her hair with a white-gloved hand. She placed a commonplace book on the shotgun seat, and smiled at the six children, who slid to a stop upon seeing her. 

“Hello, Baudelaires.” she said. “Climb aboard.” 

The children looked at each other cautiously, and then at the beach. 

Then, Lilac asked, “Who are you?” 

The woman smiled at Lilac, as if she’d asked the right question. 

“I’m Kit Snicket.”

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For Facts Sake | Q&A With Fiona O'Carroll

For Facts Sake | Q&A With Fiona O’Carroll

Fiona, in one of the shows, you compete against your brother?  Did that bring back any childhood rivalries?

Not really. We are all pretty competitive but against each other it’s really just a bit of fun. It allows for some good banter! (Danny might say different 😂)

Does Brendan make a good panel show host?

Brendan (aka Dad) makes a great host anywhere. Although on this show I’m sure he probably…

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Names

Magical, Fairy, Enchanting, And Mermaid Baby Names For Girls:

1. Aerwyna:

Don’t you think this melodic name would have sounded great on an elf in The Lord of the Rings? With roots in Old English, Aerwyna means ‘friend of the sea’.

2. Ailsa:

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Ailsa is the name of the stunning islet in the Clyde, which is also nicknamed as ‘Island of Alfisgr’. And it translates to ‘elf victory’. Could it be any more apt for your wee one?

3. Aine:

Aine is an Irish name derived from the proto-Celtic word ‘aidna’ and means ‘radiance’. In Irish mythology, she’s the queen of fairies.

[ Read: Disney Inspired Names For Babies ]

4. Alfreda:

We had absolutely no idea that Alfreda means ‘elf power’. This makes us like it even more.

5. Alice:

Alice is the name of the imaginative and curious protagonist of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in the Wonderland and the Disney movie of the same name. This classic and feminine name means ‘of the nobility’.

6. Alvina:

Alvina is the female variant of Alvin and means ‘elf-friend’.

7. Ariel:

This one needs no introduction. Too bad it does not come along with the red hair. And did you know that Ariel is also the symbolic name for Jerusalem? This name means ‘lion of the God’.

8. Asherah:

A name with a royal ring, Asherah does have Hebrew origins, but it’s also the name of the goddess of fertility and motherhood. This moniker means ‘she who walks in the sea’.

9. Asia:

Asia isn’t just the name of a continent. In the Greek mythology, Asia was Oceanus’ daughter and Prometheus and Atlas’ mother. This name means ‘sunrise’. Sweet, substantial, and motherly!

10. Asteria:

This name from Greek mythology, meaning ‘like a star’ sounds magical to us. What do you think about it? You can also opt for the simple form Astra.

[ Read: Coolest Harry Potter Baby Names ]

11. Aubrey:

This upscale unisex name is shooting up the charts for girls. Its most familiar namesake is Aubrey Plaza, the star of Parks and Recreation. Aubrey means ‘elf ruler’.

12. Aurora:

The sight of magnificent green lights dancing in the sky is no less than a magical phenomenon. Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, takes place when the electrons collide with the upper atmosphere. This Latin name means ‘the dawn’.

13. Avery:

The last name first started as a male name, but is now used mostly for the girls, probably because of its similarity to Ivory and Ava. Avery means ‘ruler of elves’.

14. Calypso:

In the Greek mythology, Calypso was the beguiling sea nymph who falls in love with Odysseus. Calypso is also the name of West India music. It means ‘she that conceals’.

15. Celeste:

Stars, planets, and galaxies, for most of us, are full of magic and mystery. Celeste originates in Latin and means ‘heavenly’. What an elegant and regal name!

16. Coralia:

Coralia, meaning ‘like coral’, was the name of a mermaid in a ballet based on Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué’s Undine. We feel it’s a perfect option for parents looking for something rarer than Coral or Coraline.

17. Cyrena:

Cyrena was the water nymph who fought a lion that tried to harm the Sun god Apollo. Apollo, in return built for her a city named Cyrenaica. Cyrena means ‘Mother of Aristaeus’.

18. Daenerys:

This invented name, belonging to the dragon girl from Game of Thrones has gained traction in real life big time.

19. Dariyah:

This is an apt mermaid name for girls. Dariyah is the spelling variation of the Persian name Daria, meaning ‘sea’. It isn’t sweet or girly, but has a brave and bold feel to it.

20. Deema:

This name is inspired by the Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies, which centers on a group of mermaid preschoolers and their adventures with their teacher, Mr. Grouper. Deema is an Arabic name meaning ‘rain’.

[ Read: Earth Related Baby Names ]

21. Delphine:

Yes, we know that Delphine sounds more like dolphins than mermaids. But aren’t these two creatures magnificent? This elegant and ladylike French name means ‘dolphin’.

22. Doris:

With the revival of Dorothea and Dorothy, Doris also has a chance of making back to the list. It’s the name of an ocean nymph in the Greek mythology and means ‘gift of the ocean’.

23. Elvina:

This moniker sounds something like elven in the truest sense. It means ‘elf-friend’.

24. Fairy:

This is a simple and straightforward option best used as a term of endearment. If you’re a Pokémon lover, you’ll know that Fairy type is one of the kinds of Pokémons.

25. Fay:

Fay is a short and sweet name, derived from the Old English word ‘faie’, which means fairy. Its alternate spelling is Faye.

26. Fiona:

This Scottish name is currently borne by the witch in American Horror Story: Coven. Though the name means ‘fair’, the character Fiona is anything but.

27. Giselle:

Giselle is a naïve and pure-hearted princess of Andalsia from the movie Enchanted. For the typical French feel, pronounce it as ‘Ghee-Zah-Elle’ not ‘Jiz-elle’. It means ‘pledge’.

28. Hermione:

The Harry Potter heroine has a name that stands out, just like the witty and intelligent wizard. In the Greek mythology, Hermione is Kind Menelaus and Helen’s daughter. Her name means ‘messenger’.

29. Isla:

The name Isla is derived from one of the most beautiful islands of Scotland, which is also referred to as The Queen of the Hebrides. A perfect name for a girl who’ll take on the world and will even win it. The correct pronunciation of Isla is ‘Eye-La’.

30. Kaia:

This name just rolls off the tongue. And it doesn’t just sound cute, but has lovely meanings as well. In Hawaiian, Kaia means ‘the sea’ and in Greek, it means ‘pure’. Could there be a better inspiration for a baby girl name?

[ Read: Baby Names Meaning Gift From God ]

31. Kelpie:

In Celtic mythology, Kelpie was the name of the water-horse who transformed herself into a beautiful woman to lure people into traps. This name means ‘heifer’.

32. Lorelei:

This name is taken from the German folktales, where Lorelei was the sensual mermaid of the Rhine River, whose haunting voice led to many shipwrecks. This sophisticated name means ‘alluring’.

33. Maraja:

If you want something rare and mystical for your little girl, Maraja is the one for you. This royal name originates from Esperanto language and means ‘made of the sea’.

34. Marceline:

This enchanting baby name meaning ‘defender of the sea’ also happens to be the name of the lead girl in the animated television show Adventure Time.

35. Marin:

Marin, with its roots in Gaelic and Irish, means ‘star of the sea’. Sounds a lot chicer than Marina.

36. Maurelle:

This French name, meaning ‘elfin’, is also associated with a blue-violet color dye in France.

37. Melia:

This rich and melodic short form of Amelia is also the name of a nymph in Greek mythology. Melia means ‘work’.

38. Melisande:

This mellifluous fairy tale name would make a lovely pick for a 21st-century girl. It means ‘strong in work’.

39. Melody:

Melody is the name of Ariel’s daughter in Disney’s Little Mermaid. After a long hiatus, this Greek name cracked in the top 200 list in the year 2015. Melody means ‘music’.

40. Melusine:

According to a medieval tale, Melusine was the name of one of the three sisters lost on the Isle of Avalon. Melusine, the eldest sister, was forced to spend one day a week as a mermaid. Melusine means ‘dark skinned’.

[ Read: Baby Names That Mean Sun ]

41. Meri:

If you wish for an alternative to the classic and somewhat common name Mary, Meri is the one for you. It’s a beautiful Finnish name, meaning ‘the sea’.

42. Miranda:

This name featured in a British comedy film, in which a lonely fisherman catches a mermaid named Miranda and together they go on a journey to London. Miranda means ‘marvelous’.

43. Molly:

Molly is another adorable character from Bubble Guppies. Molly originated as a nickname, but has been used as a standalone name since the Middle Ages. Molly means ‘bitter’.

44. Muirgen:

This is a perfect magical girl name. According to Irish folklore, Muirgen was a human who was transformed into a mermaid. She was caught from the sea after 300 years, baptized, and turned into a saint. Muirgen means ‘born of the sea’.

45. Naida:

Naida, meaning ‘water nymph’, would make an excellent option for girls born under any of the water signs – Pisces, Cancer, or Scorpio.

46. Navi:

Navi is the name of the fairy in the video game, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This Hebrew name is the nickname of Gamma Cassiopeia, bestowed on her by astronaut Gus Grissom. Navi means ‘to name’.

47. Nerissa:

Nerissa is an offbeat alternative to Marissa and Nerissa. It featured in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Nerissa means ‘from the sea’.

48. Nixie:

As per the German folklore, Nixie is the name of the mermaid-like sprite dwelling in the sea. You can consider it as an update for Nicki or a substitute to Pixie. Nixie means ‘water nymph’.

49. Ondine:

Ondine is the name of a German water sprite who gets married to a mortal, but leads a disturbed life. Meaning ‘little wave’, this name rose to fame via Audrey Hepburn’s character Ondine on Broadway.

50. Oona:

We quite like this name. It’s short, sweet, and belongs to one of the guppies in the series. The double ‘o’ adds oomph to this name. Oona means ‘lamb’.

[ Read: Baby Names Inspired By Fire ]

51. Parisa:

This Persian name, meaning ‘like a fairy’ sounds much more distinctive than Paris or Parisa. A perfect example how you can turn an ordinary name into extraordinary with just a change in the letter.

52. Pixie:

Pixie is basically a term used for supernatural beings that are portrayed as tiny, human like creatures with pointed hat and ears. This magical baby girl name is on the rise, thanks to the name with the letter ‘x’ in it. Pixie means ‘fairy’.

53. Radella:

Radella is one of the most unusual names we’ve come across. Definitely a fresher alternative to ella ending names. It means ‘elfin advisor’.

54. Sabrina:

Sabrina was the name of the water nymph in Comus by John Milton. Besides, it’s the name of a Celtic River goddess too. The meaning of Sabrina is ‘from Cyprus’.

55. Sen:

Short, sweet, and utterly adorable, in Japanese mythology, Sean is the name of a mythological forest elf. Since it isn’t used much in the Western part of the world, it would make a rare name for your daughter. Sen means ‘lotus flower’.

56. Sereia:

Sereia is Portuguese for mermaid. It’s probably derived from Siren, which is also a name for mermaids.

57. Siofra:

Siofra is soft, frilly, shimmering, and a wonderful alternative to Sophie or Sophia. It’s an Irish Gaelic name, meaning ‘elf’ or ‘sprite’. You need to pronounce this name as ‘Sheef-RA’.

58. Tabitha:

In the 60s series, Bewitched, Tabitha is the name of the half-witch daughter of Samantha. This quirky name reached its peak in the 70s. Tabitha means ‘gazelle’.

59. Tiana:

This moniker gained a huge fan following the release of Princess and the Frog. Tiana means ‘fairy queen’.

60. Titania:

Titania is the name of the Queen of Fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This moniker has a lacy and delicate charm, just like its bearer. Titania means ‘great one’.

[ Read: Love Inspired Baby Names ]

Magical, Fairy, Enchanting And Mermaid Baby Names For Boys:

61. Aelfdene:

Aelfdene, meaning ‘from the Elfin valley’, would sound great in the middle spot. It’s mysterious, magical, and enigmatic.

62. Aladdin:

The Arabian lad from the movie of the same name was a revolution in itself. It was for the first time a thief was made the male protagonist in a Disney fairy tale based film. Aladdin means ‘height of religion’.

63. Alfred:

This name may be at the bottom of the Social Security Administration list, but in Wales and England, Alfred ranks #125. It means ‘elf counsel’.

64. Alvaro:

We love this name for it means ‘army of elf’. And the final ‘o’ increases the attractiveness of this name manifolds.

65. Alvin:

A magical name that’s now tied to the chipmunks, all thanks to the movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks. The name currently sits at the #602 spot. Alvin means ‘friend of elves’.

66. Arion:

In the Greek mythology, Arion is the immortal and super swift horse endowed with the power of speaking. In Hebrew, Arion means ‘melodious’.

67. Aslan:

This grand name is taken from C.S. Lewis magical book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The name means ‘lion’.

68. Basil:

Basil is the sprite from the American musical television show, Johnny and the Sprites. A name with upper-class vibes, Basil means ‘regal’.

69. Bayard:

Bayard was the magical and beautiful horse given to Rinaldo. This French name means ‘auburn haired’.

70. Blade:

This name brings to mind the vampire hunter and Marvel superhero from the movie Blade. Blade means ‘wealthy glory’.

[ Read: Unique Nature Baby Names ]

71. Borak:

Legends are full of magical horses. Al-Borak is the magical horse that took Prophet Muhammad from Earth to the 7th heaven. This name means ‘the lightning’.

72. Caspian:

This place name has been attracting a lot of attention from the cutting edge parents of late. It even inspired Mr. Lewis to pick it for his novel, Chronicles of Narnia Series.

73. Cedric:

Cedric Diggory was the character who competed against Harry Potter in the game of Quidditch. Despite the high appeal of the character, Cedric failed to attract parents. So it would be a good option if you want something uncommon for your son. Cedric means ‘bounty’.

74. Cleon:

Here we’re referring to the Fairy of the Night Cleon from the video game Bust-a-Move 4. It’s used for a female fairy here, but Cleon is essentially a baby boy name, meaning ‘glorious’.

75. Cosmo:

Cosmo is the name of Timmy Turner’s fairy godfather in animated television series, The Fairly Odd Parents. This expansive Greek name, meaning ‘order’ would make a creative pick for your son.

76. Cullen:

Cullen is the surname of the most beloved vampire family of all time, the Cullens from Twilight Saga. This moniker originates in the Irish and means ‘handsome’.

77. Draco:

This name gained a widespread popularity via the blonde-haired, menacing wizard Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. Draco means ‘dragon’.

78. Dylan:

Dylan is the cute and energetic hippie from the BBC television show Magic Roundabout. This Welsh name means ‘son of the sea’.

79. Easton:

Easton originates from the Old English phrase that means ‘island of stones’, but it means ‘magical power’.

80. Edward:

The name has flown to the top of the popularity charts, thanks to the pale, brooding, and sparkling character in the Twilight series. This Norse name means ‘rich guard’.

[ Read: Baby Names That Mean Angel ]

81. Eric:

Eric is the charming prince from The Little Mermaid. This popular Scandinavian name has been rocking the charts in the United States. It means ‘eternal ruler’.

82. Finn:

Finn is the name of the central characters in The Snow Queen, folklore, which is the inspiration behind the movie Frozen. Finn means ‘white or fair’.

83. Flynn:

Flynn is the male lead from the fairy tale remake Tangled. This name means ‘son of the red-haired one’.

84. Gandalf:

Gandalf is an Old Norse name, meaning ‘wand elf’, Besides, it also refers to the Wizard from Tolkien’s masterpiece Lord of the Rings.

85. Gary:

Gary is the chubby overseer fairy in Tinkerbell. This name cracked into the top 10 list in the year 1950, largely because of Gary Cooper. Gary means ‘spearman’.

86. Gil:

Gil is the rambunctious merman of the Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies. His infectious energy and curiosity inspire viewers to lead an adventurous life. This Hebrew name means ‘happiness’.

87. Hansel:

This name instantly brings to mind the lead of the fairytale, Hansel and Gretel. The plus point is that this name isn’t widely used in any part of the world. Hansel means ‘god is gracious’.

88. Harry:

Harry Potter redefined magic for us. This half-blood wizard played a crucial role in several battles, including destroying the Horcruxes of Voldemort. Harry means ‘estate ruler’.

89. Jack:

Jack, as in Jack in the Green, a colorful figure covered in flowers and greeneries appeared in the folklore, Robin Hood. Jack means ‘god is gracious’.

90. Jareth:

Jareth is the Goblin King from the fantasy movie Labyrinth. This moniker sounds like a combination of Jared and Gareth and means ‘bled of jar’.

[ Read: Baby Names That Mean Angel ]

91. Jiminy:

Parents who aren’t afraid of thinking out of the box can opt for Jiminy, the beloved cricket from the movie Pinocchio. Jiminy, is a variation of James and means ‘supplanter’.

92. Magus:

Magus has the roof of the word magic in it, and that’s what makes it magical. Coincidentally, this name means ‘sorcerer’.

93. Oberon:

Oberon is the English form of the French name Auberon and means ‘elf ruler’. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oberon was the king of fairies.

94. Peter:

This name references to the beloved Peter Pan, the mischievous young boy capable of flying. This pleasant Greek name means ‘rock’.

95. Phillip:

Phillip is the prince from the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. This spelling variation of Philip ranks 24 places behind the original. Phillips means ‘lover of horses’.

96. Regin:

In the Norse mythology, Regin was a blacksmith, well versed in dark magic. It means ‘a mythical blacksmith’.

97. Terence:

Terence is the Dust-talent Sparrowman from Tinkerbell. This name hails from the Irish neighborhoods of New York and Boston and means ‘smooth’.

[ Read: Moon Names For Babies ]

98. Triton:

Triton is perhaps one of the most famous mermen of all time. Disney lovers would instantly recognize him after Ariel’s father in The Little Mermaid. Triton means ‘son of Poseidon’.

99. Tyrion:

Tyrion is one of the literary names entering the dictionary via George R. R. Martin’s Game of the Thrones. It means ‘one who is from the Land of Eoghan’.

100. Zephyr:

This name is taken from the Greek mythology, where Zephyr is the Greek god of the west wind. This magical boy name was picked by Robby Benson and Sean Parker for their sons. Zephyr means ‘west wind’.

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Sureste uruguayo acoge Festival Internacional de Cine abierto y gratuito

Montevideo, 1 ene (EFE).- La octava edición del Festival Internacional de Cine de José Ignacio, localidad costera al sureste de Uruguay, llegará al país suramericano el próximo 6 de enero y se extenderá hasta el 14 de ese mismo mes con la exposición de seis largometrajes al aire libre y al atardecer del verano austral. "Las noches de José Ignacio serán de película otra vez", es la apuesta de esta iniciativa, que comenzó hace ocho años con una única proyección, explicó a Efe la directora del evento y programadora, Fiona Pittaluga. Serán tres las locaciones que alojarán esta edición, todas en los alrededores de José Ignacio, como la "Bajada de los Pescadores", la antigua estación de tren del Pueblo Garzón y la chacra "La Mallorquina", un establecimiento privado que queda a tres minutos del balneario principal. Pittaluga destacó que los tres entornos en donde se desarrollará el festival son "muy diferentes entre sí", por lo que los programadores buscan elegir las películas teniendo en cuenta la locación en la que serán proyectadas. "Garzón es una antigua estación de tren que está abandonada. Intentamos que una de las películas más 'bomba' del festival para que la gente cinéfila que realmente se mueve hasta ahí tenga una muy buena experiencia", agregó. Mientras que en la antigua estación de Garzón asistirán unas 200 personas, en la chacra "La Mallorquina" se esperan 300 y en la bajada de la playa otras 500. "Siempre intentamos tener una programación veraniega, amable, pero interesante y fuerte a la vez. Que mueva al espectador, pero que no sean películas muy de culto que no conozcan los directores o que no puedan ser entendidas por un público amplio", expresó Pittaluga. El festival abrirá con una película de Disney y Pixar, "Coco", y continuará con "The Florida Project" del estadounidense Sean Baker, "The Square" del sueco Ruben Östlund, "Western" de la alemana Valeska Grisebach, "A Ciambra" del estadounidense Jonas Carpignano y "Lucky", largometraje de John Carroll Lynch que cerrará el festival en la noche del sábado 13 de enero. El trabajo de selección es "muy duro", ya que los tres programadores del festival ven "miles de películas durante todo el año" para finalmente elegir seis. "Es un desafío increíble porque siempre hay muchas que nos gustan pero que no calzan entre las seis mejores. Es un desafío que está buenísimo pero que también es muy complejo", manifestó Pittaluga. Al cabo del festival, el público podrá elegir la película que más le gusto, que será reconocida con una escultura, un galardón simbólico, que se le hace llegar al director o productor del largometraje vencedor. El evento cuenta con el auspicio de varias empresas privadas internacionales y nacionales, así como organismos como la agencia de comercio exterior Uruguay XXI y el Ministerio de Turismo del país suramericano. EFE

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