#Joe Schroeder

[andrew-the-lego-maniac-mandrew]

Peanuts fandom I must ask... is this anything?

[georgesandinista]

[videostak]

forgot that the first thing i thought when i found that toy piano at the thrift was "omg i can totally make a gamelan sounding track on this!!" then proceeded to not -_- just intimidated by trying to come up ww/ a lil faux gamelan sounding ditty on it. and also i have done a handful of gamelan/philip glass/steve reich type minimalist stuff on the tack piano so also like burnt out a bit but also like totally need to write one specifically for the toy piano. tho i did end up recording something on the toy piano that sounds v like a kalimba or mbira so yay :D

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

🌈 Queer Books Coming Out in May 2024 🌈

🌈 Good morning, my bookish bats! Struggling to keep up with all the amazing queer books coming out this month? Here are a FEW of the stunning, diverse queer books you can add to your TBR before the year is over. Remember to #readqueerallyear! Happy reading!

[ Release dates may have changed. ]

❤️ Farzana's Spite - Felix Graves 🧡 Archangels of Funk - Andrea Hairston 💛 How It Works Out - Myriam Lacroix 💚 Queer History A to Z - Robin Stevenson, Vivian Rosas 💙 Queerceañera - Alex Crespo 💜 Second Night Stand - Karelia Stetz-Waters, Fay Stetz-Waters ❤️ You Can Call Me Cooper - Cali Kitsu 🧡 Gooseberry - Robin Gow 💛 Grand Slam Romance - Ollie Hicks, Emma Oosterhous 💙The Witches of Silverlake - Simon Curtis, Stephanie Son 💜 Drawn to the Enemy - Barbara Winkes 🌈 The Truth of Our Past - Heather Leighson

❤️ Infaust - T.D. Cloud, Ambi Sun 🧡 Garner for Gold - Catherine Labadie 💛 The Z Word - Lindsay King-Miller 💚 Snake Charming - Genevieve McCluer 💙 The 7-10 Split - Karmen Lee 💜 Loving Jemima - Sienna Waters ❤️ The Potion Gardener - Arden Powell 🧡 A Swift and Sudden Exit - Nico Vincenty 💛 The Worst Ronin - Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Faith Schaffer 💙 Murray Out of Water -Taylor Tracy 💜 The Guncle Abroad - Steven Rowley 🌈 The Weight of What Was - Pip Landers-Letts

❤️ The Amazing Alpha Tau Pledge Project - Lisa Henry, Sarah Honey 🧡 I Met Death & Sex Through My Friend, Tom Meuley - Thom Vernon 💛 Malicia - Steven dos Santos 💚 The Sins on Their Bones - Laura R. Samotin 💙 SLUTS: Anthology - Michelle Tea 💜 You Should Be So Lucky - Cat Sebastian ❤️ Death's Country - R.M. Romero 🧡 Cinema Love - Jiaming Tang 💛 The Brides of High Hill - Nghi Vo 💙 Emma - Jenna Kent 💜 Wish We Were There - Lionel Hart 🌈 A Troublemaker in Her Eyes - Genta Sebastian

❤️ I Make Envy on Your Disco - Eric Schnall 🧡 Lavash at First Sight - Taleen Voskuni 💛 Queer Power Couples - Hannah Murphy Winter, Billie Winter 💚 In Repair - A.L. Graziadei 💙 A Heart Divided - Angie Williams 💜 Long After We Are Gone - Terah Shelton Harris ❤️ The Queen of Steeplechase Park - David Ciminello 🧡 Lunar Boy - Jes Wibowo, Cin Wibowo 💛 Hot Boy Summer - Joe Jiménez 💙 Sunhead - Alex Assan 💜 The Summer Love Strategy - Ray Stoeve 🌈 Into the Mouth of the Wolf - Erin Gough

❤️ The Girl in Question - Tess Sharpe 🧡 The Lost Erwain - Mariah Stillbrook 💛 Starfire - Naomi Hughes 💚 Adrift - Sam Ledel 💙 Shanghai Murder - Jessie Chandler 💜 April May June July - Alison B. Hart ❤️ A Bone in His Teeth - Kellen Graves 🧡 Cabin Fever - Tagan Shepard 💛 Don't Be a Drag - Skye Quinlan 💙 The Ride of Her Life - Jennifer Dugan 💜 The Redemption of Daya Keane - Gia Gordon 🌈 Nearlywed - Nicolas DiDomizio

❤️ The Sunforge - Sascha Stronach 🧡 The End of Time - Trudie Skies 💛 Silent Ones - Melissa Polk 💚 Prime Time Travelers - Neil Laird 💙 My Darling Dreadful Thing - Johanna van Veen 💜 The Honey Witch - Sydney J. Shields ❤️ Spitting Gold - Carmella Lowkis 🧡 Last Chance - Claire Highton-Stevenson 💛 Road Home - Rex Ogle 💙 Only for Convenience - Shannon O'Connor 💜 Linus and Etta Could Use a Win - Caroline Huntoon 🌈 Finding Molly Parsons - Alyson Root

❤️ Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding - Maia Kobabe, Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier 🧡 See You Next Month - Jamey Moody 💛 Until You Say My Name - Tatum Schroeder 💚 Disembark - Jen Currin 💙 True Love and Other Impossible Odds - Christina Li 💜 Flyboy - Kasey LeBlanc ❤️ Thirsty - Jas Hammonds 🧡 Hands Off - N. Slater 💛 Flooded Secrets - Claudie Arseneault 💙 The Deer and the Dragon - Piper C.J. 💜 To Be Loved - Frank G. Anderson 🌈 Snowblooded - Emma Sterner-Radley

❤️ Blood Remains - Cathy Pegau 🧡 Blood on the Tide - Katee Robert 💛 We Were the Universe - Kimberly King Parsons 💚 Loyalty - E.J. Noyes 💙 Spirits and Sirens - Kelly Fireside 💜 Clean Kill - Anne Laughlin ❤️ The Worst Perfect Moment - Shivaun Plozza 🧡 Oye - Melissa Mogollon 💛 Here for the Wrong Reasons - Annabel Paulsen, Lydia Wang 💙 Exhibit - R.O. Kwon 💜 Experienced - Kate Young 🌈 Parenting with Pride - Heather Hester

❤️ Road to Ruin - Hana Lee 🧡 Meet Me in Berlin - Samantha L. Valentine 💛 The Advice Columnist - Cade Haddock Strong 💚 where lost & hopeless things go - Bryony Rosehurst 💙 Pit Stop - Ellis Mae 💜 The Switchboard - Christina K. Glover ❤️ In the Shallows - Tanya Byrne 🧡 Have You Seen This Girl - Nita Tyndall 💛 Another First Chance - Robbie Couch 💙 The Only Light Left Burning - Erik J. Brown 💜 Keepers of the Stones and Stars - Michael Barakiva 🌈 A Little Kissing Between Friends - Chencia C. Higgins

[glittter-vamp]

Joe has always reminded me of Schroeder kinda and now he really does 😂

LMFAO YES!

[cartoonfanaticmonsterrobotalien]

Solar Opposites: Solar Monsters (by @avaveevo)

Ch. 13

A few minutes later, Terry made to where Chimera David is wreaking havoc on the whole town as Terry gains a determinate stare and gets out of the bus while running to Chimera Joe in determination. Then, Werehog Cooke, Mutant Frankie, Werewolf Perez, Mutant Octopus Mia, Medusa Alice, Werefox Kevin, Weredragon Randall and Werelizard Janice catches up with him.

Mutant Frankie: Terry, we made it!

Werewolf Perez: Aw man, I don’t think we made it on time look!

Chimera David then starts killing and hurting people as Terry and the rest of the monsters gasp.

Werehog Cooke: Oh shit! Now what we do now?

Terry: What we’re really gonna do! Stop that motherfucking chimera and save the town! runs off

Weredragon Randall: follows Terry with the rest of the monsters Aw man, that’s more a goal than a plan, Terry!

Terry: I know!

But as Terry and the others try to get to Chimera David, Beverly stops them.

Beverly: Stop right there, Terald!

Terry: *gasp*

Mutant Frankie: God damn it!

Werewolf Perez: Not now!

Beverly: You really though thought I’d let you get away after EVERYTHING you did to me!

Werehog Cooke: No! We didn’t do anything to you! You and your crony FBI most wanted crook deserves it what you did to us!

Werefox Kevin: Yeah! Because of you, our life sources are these monster forms now! No we need to live with this! And we’re not gonna let you take them!

Mutant Octopus Mia: So back off you bitch cunt!

Beverly: I refuse to believe this! David is not FBI’s Most Wanted! He is a scientist that is gonna help the world! And I will not let a stupid alien stand in my way!

Terry: Grrr! You…you…

Korvo: Terry!

Terry turns and gasp in tears of joy as he sees his husband and kids with Cherie, Montez, Sherbet, Pezlie, Nova, Jamie and Darcy arriving and seeing him okay.

Terry: Korvo?!

Terry sees Korvo smiling at him with tears of joy in his eyes along with the kids as Terry shed in tears of joy and runs to his beloved husband and children.

Korvo: Terry! God, I’m so happy you’re okay!

Terry: Korvy!

Yumyulack: Dad!

Terry: Yumyulack, did you just call me dad?

Yumyulack: smiling Of course I did

Jesse and Sonya: Daddy!

Pupa: Papa!

Terry: I missed you all so much! Are you okay?

Sonya: Yes of course we are! We’re happy you’re okay!

Beverly: You?!

Yumyulack: That’s right! We’re here bitch! Now go Korvo! Go into the loving arms of Terry!

Korvo nods and kisses Terry on the lips. Terry and Korvo shed tears of joy while kissing as the camera orbits around them.

Jesse and Sonya: Aaaww.

Yumyulack just covers his eyes in disgust.

Beverly: It doesn’t matter you stupid sci-fi bitches! I have finally gotten what I wanted!

Korvo: smirking You do?

Terry grows confused by this.

Terry: Korvo, what are you-

Korvo winks his eyes at Terry, which helps tell Terry that Korvo and the others secretly have a plan!

Darcy: You really did? You really won?!

Jesse: What do you mean?!

Cherie: smirking Do tell Beverly…

Sherbet and Nova nods at each other, and then Sherbet got out her phone and presses a strange button. Then suddenly, the whole screen in town started broadcasting a live video stream throughout town of Beverly and the Solars. Jesse even chuckles quietly with Sonya and Yumyulack quietly.

Beverly: Huh?! Nevermind! It’s too late. Nobody is ever gonna believe you

Montez: Oh? About what?!

Beverly: What? That I was really the one who send those hellhounds after your two friends? That I was the one who told David about the mug who thug Terald at the beach? That I framed the stupid Principal just to get all of you off my tracks? Ha! Lucky!

The crowd gasp in shock, and so does Dr. Schroeder. Beverly realizes she was being live streamed as she looks up at the screens.

Beverly: Huh?!

Yumyulack: Not so smart now, are you, Beverly?

Beverly: angrily looks at Korvo You! What did you do?!

Korvo: Let’s just say there is a thing called Engineered Public Confessions for a psycho, like you!

Yumyulack, Jesse and Sonya: Ha!

Beverly: That’s it! I have had enough! If you all are gonna make me and a wonderful scientist look like fools, then I am not gonna take it any longer. And that is why you must give your beast within Terald!

Terry: Wh-what?

Korvo: Leave him alone, bitch!

Beverly: No! It was Terald’s fault this whole thing started! If he hasn’t let us kill him, none of this would’ve ever happen. He’s a monster and always will be a monster and nobody love that! So, Terald, you just make the right decision here…

Terry: I don’t need to. I’m keeping it.

Terry gasp, but then he looks at Korvo who is shows him a genuine smile, knowing his beloved husband will make the right choice. Then, Terry looks down at the reflection of his wedding ring and smile as his eyes starts glowing orange as he made his own choice. The right one for his family as he shed a single tear of joy as it falls down. Terry then grasp his fists as he began to transform with bravery in his glowing orange eyes shown.

Beverly: Wait? What the fuck did you say?

Terry growls as he starts transforming as he grows bigger and muscular as his clothes and shoes tore apart and his skin turns black.

Terry: I said… I’M KEEPING IT!

Terry transforms into Mundane Terry and roars. Korvo then sheds tears of joy as he smiles and couldn’t be any more proud of his husband.

Jesse: Yeah! That’s my daddy!

Yumyulack: Alright, Korv!

Korvo: On it! transforms into his Super Shlorpian form and roars as he rips apart his robe Much better!

Mundane Terry: Looking sexy as always, Korvy.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Yeah. I feel sexy too. Is that a good thing?

Mundane Terry: Of course it’s a good thing Korvy

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Thanks, my darling!

Super Shlorpian Korvo and Mundane Terry then kiss.

Beverly: ENOUGH OF THIS!

Suddenly, some roaring was heard offscreen as the others turn, it turns out to be from Cherie, Montez, Darcy, Jaime, Nova and Sherbet have transformed into their monster forms.

Hellhound Darcy: What do you think guys?

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Pretty sweet guys! Now, let’s go-

Suddenly, Yumyulack starts to have a panic attack as he starts transforming as he turns black, his head grows horns, his eyes and inside of his mouth starts glowing purple, he grows bigger and muscular as it rips entire clothes and boots into pieces and his purple bat wings pop out of his back. Super Shlorpian Yumyulack then roars before panting and crying.

Mundane Terry: Oh no. Yumyulack…

Super Shlorpian Korvo sees Super Shlorpian Yumyulack crying and flies up to him and tends to him by hugging and soothing his son.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: It’s okay. Ssh. Ssh. I know it hurts.

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: D-dad…I’m so scared… what happened to me…?

Super Shlorpian Korvo: You’re alright. It’s just painful. It’s not really that bad-

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: BUT IT IS! What if I lose control again?

Super Shlorpian Korvo holds Yumyulack close.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Oh Yumyulack, you are not gonna do it again. Because, I know that this brave little Replicant, that is my special little guy, have enough willpower and courage to that… because he is still here on the inside.. and he is my son…

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Dad…I…

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Shh… I know honey… I know… but I know you got this… come on son… breath and let go… for me…

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack breathes in and out but doesn’t change back.

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Okay. Let’s do this!

Sonya: Hey, wait!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Yes dear!

Sonya turns into her werekraken form and giggles.

Jesse: Alright! That’s my sister!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Oh my god. She looks so fucking precious.

Mundane Terry: That’s our girl! Alright guys, let’s end this nightmare once and for all!

All except Jesse: Right!

Cue epic battle scene with Warriors by Imagine Dragons playing in the background:

Jesse: Okay guys, I’m gonna hide myself behind the trash bin so I won’t get hurt!

AISHA: appearing from out of nowhere Good idea. I’ll hide with you!

Jesse: Glad to see you too AISHA!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: AISHA?! How did you get here?

AISHA: Hey! You guys are my family! I always go and track wherever you guys go! Because, I love you guys! Now go kick that monster’s ass!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Thanks AISHA! flies up

Then, Super Shlorpian fires his ice breath to David, who falls to the ground. Chimera David gets back up, but then Werefox Kevin and Weredragon Randall pummels, only for them to get thrown off, but luckily Werewolf Perez bites him Then, Mutant Octopus Mia grabs Chimera David with her hands and throws him a building. Then, Werehog Cooke pound shim to the ground while Mutant Frankie gets finally manage to weaken Chimera David with her Wolverine claws.

Werehog Cooke: That’s my girl!

Mutant Frankie and Werehog Cooke then kiss. While Mutant Vampire Jaime and Hellhound Darcy fights off Beverly, Jesse wonders what she can to help as she looks down in worriedly. But, then her Mundane visions starts act up and she starts breathing in and out. Mundane Terry notices Jesse.

Mundane Terry: *gasp* J-Jesse?

As Jesse kneels down and the floor, AISHA began to grow concern. Jesse starts crying.

AISHA: What’s wrong baby girl? Are you okay?

Jesse: NO! IT FUCKING HURTS!

Then Chimera David sees Jesse and tries to fire his breath at her, only for Super Shlorpian Yumyulack and Were-Kraken Sonya gasp and gets in front of Jesse to protect their beloved sister!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Sis!

Werekraken Sonya: Are you okay?!

Jesse: breathing in and out and starts crying

Seeing how scared their sister is, Super Shlorpian Yumyulack and Were-Kraken Sonya growls at Chimera David while gaining courage.

Were-Kraken Sonya: Yumyulack, fly up behind him!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: You got it! Nobody messes with my sister!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack uses his fireice breath that knocks Chinera David down while Were-Kraken Sonya uses her laser eyes that blast Chimera David to a hill.

Chimera David: You little—

Suddenly, lava came through a crawl as it lifts Chimera David up to the sky and he falls on the ground again. Mundane Terry and Super Shlorpian Korvo then see what their kids did and grows proud of them as they head over to them.

Mundane Terry: Sonya, I am so proud of you!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: And I am so proud of you too Yumyulack!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Thanks dad.

Were-Kraken Sonya: Thanks daddies, but where did the lava came from?

Mundane Terry shlyly smiles and shows the his glowing hands, which revealed where the lava came from.

Were-Kraken Sonya: Terry? How did you do that?

Mundane Terry: I don't know. It's just part of this form I guess. chuckles

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Well, I think it’s really amazing.

Mundane Terry: Aw, come here you big stud.

Super Shlorpian Korvo and Mundane Terry kiss, only to see Chimera David recovering on that hill.

Mundane Terry: Oh shit! Korvy, quick! Fly me up!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Got it!

Super Shlorpian Korvo grabs Mundane Terry and the two fly up while Mundane Terry calls out to the others.

Mundane Terry: Guys! David's not dead!

Werehog Cooke: Oh shit! Come on guys!

The monsters go to confront Chimera David. Back with Jesse, she continues crying and breathing in pain as her vision starts to flicker in midnight pink while AISHA comforts her.

AISHA: Okay okay. Just calm down Jesse.

Jesse continues breathing and out, until she sees Beverly and hid. As Jesse looks closely, she sees Beverly holding a dagger behind her back as Jesse gasp. Jesse covers her mouth to avoid making noise. As Beverly heads towards the hill, Jesse despite breathing in and out because her visions flicker into midnight pink, develops determination and runs off while following Beverly to save her family. Jesse eventually finds her family, but then hides behind a rock while the Solar Monsters prepare to finish off Chimera David until Beverly interrupts.

Beverly: Stop right there Opposites!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Leave us alone!

Goliath Cherie: Yeah! You have done enough harm in our lives!

Beverly laughs like a maniac, scaring everyone.

Beverly: Oh silly fools. It’s too late David has everything now. And, it’s all thanks to me…

Sweets Demon Sherbet: That’s because you are becoming the same person he is. The kind who wants to harm innocent civilians!

Goliath Cherie: For power!

Mundane Terry: And I will defeat you!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: No, Terry! We need to-

Mundane Terry starts growling as he began to go up to Beverly bravely, but this time more peaceful

Mundane Terry: I'm not scared of you anymore. You hear me? I will fucking destroy you.

Beverly: What?

Mundane Terry: Please! Think about what you’re doing! It is turning you into a real monster! Because, you got manipulated by a criminal that is most wanted and dangerous.

Beverly slaps Mundane Terry in the face.

Beverly: Don't you dare try to redeem me! I've made my choice!

Super Shlorpian Korvo then gasp and punch’s Beverly to the ground.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: NOBODY FUCKING HURTS MY HUSBAND YOU BITCH!

Beverly: pulling out the daggar I don’t care what you monsters say! That old man is gonna help people! And if that means destroying Korey’s life so be-

Suddenly a slash and a scream of teenage girl is heard as the Solar Monsters gasp in horror where it came from.

Mundane Terry: JESSE!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Oh my God! Sweetheart!

Beverly: You?! Grrr!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack and Were-Kraken Sonya: SIS!

Mundane Terry, Super Shlorpian Korvo, Super Shlorpian Yumyulack, Were-Kraken Sonya and Pupa huddle around Jesse in concern as she continues to cry out in pain as her midnight pink vision flickers.

Jesse: Terry...it hurts...

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Oh God…

Were-Kraken Sonya: tearfully; voice breaking Jesse!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: We're here, Jesse! Let us help!

Jesse starts crying as she puts her arms around leg. Then, as Mundane Terry looks worriedly at his daughter, his vision then keeps flickering back to what happened 13 years ago back on Shlorp as it shows baby Jesse crying with another monster’s shadow, until it was revealed the monster that defended baby Jesse was none other than… Mundane Terry 13 years ago.

Mundane Terry: Jesse...

As Mundane Terry watches himself killing the monster, he then sees himself calming down after seeing Baby Jesse continue to cry. Then, Mundane Terry then sees doing a concern whimper as he heads over to baby Jesse as he slowly turns back to normal and comforts and sooth her. Then, Mundane Terry heard his past self say…

Past Terry: Oh no no. Don’t cry. Terry’s here. You’re okay. Shh.

Mundane Terry: Fuck...

Mundane Terry watches as he sees his past self soothing baby Jesse, who calms down and smiles at her father. Then, Mundane Terry shed tears as he watches his past self admiring baby Jesse’s strength. Mundane Terry looks down at his hands as a teardrop falls. He now knows the truth about his past. Suddenly, he heard and a sound and then sees something that shocked him for the first time.

Past Terry: Oof. Oh sorry. Didn’t see you there.

Past Korvo: It’s alright. walks away

Mundane Terry: gasp Korvo?

He watches as his past self develops an attraction to past Korvo, then as he looks closely, Past Korvo sees Past Terry walking to his apartment as Past Korvo blushes shyly and lovingly at Past Terry. Then, Past Korvo walks away while soothing baby Yumyulack, who is sleeping and cooing while smiling.

Mundane Terry: Oh...oh my god...

Mundane Terry then watches as Past Korvo leaves and smiles as tears of joy burst in his eyes.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Terry?

The static then takes back to the present as Mundane Terry looks at Super Shlorpian Korvo and embraces him in a big damn monster kiss. Super Shlorpian Korvo is shock at first, but melts into the kiss.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Mmm. What's gotten into you?

Mundane Terry: Korvo… I now know the truth…

Super Shlorpian Korvo: You do…?

Mundane Terry: I finally know… how I record this form…

Were-Kraken Sonya: How daddy?

Mundane Terry: I was being ridiculed too much, that I felt like I didn’t deserve to live but… I snapped and there was a monster and that is when my Mundane was finally unleashed because Jesse was is in danger, when she was still a baby and I had to protect her and…

Super Shlorpian Korvo puts a finger on Mundane Terry to silence him. Then, Mundane Terry look down at his left hand palm and then finally realized the real reason of why Mundane attack.

Mundane Terry: Because, my ancestors… were trying too hard, to protect their families… while forgetting… they’ve already been good enough to the ones they love…

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Oh, Terry...

Mundane Terry then looks at Super Shlorpian Korvo as he smiles at him. They then touch foreheads.

Mundane Terry: And that lead to me… seeing you for the first time my life…

Super Shlorpian Korvo cries as tears fall down his eyes.

Mundane Terry: After the attack, I ended up encountering the most beautiful shimmering blue Shlorpian I ever saw who is really kind, nurturing, smart and very protective of his sproutling while carrying a basket of darble fruit walking down the village.

Super Shlorpian Korvo starts crying and Mundane Terry becomes concerned.

Mundane Terry: Are you okay honey?

Super Shlorpian Korvo happily tackles Mundane Terry to the ground.

Mundane Terry: Whoa! What was that for?

Super Shlorpian Korvo laughs with tears in his eyes.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Oh honey. I love you too.

Mundane Terry cries with happiness and the two make out. Super Shlorpian Yumyulack and Were-Kraken Sonya then covers the Pupa’s eyes in disgust.

Werelizard Janice: H’no you guys done now? punches Chimera David

Jesse continues crying as Mundane Terry then put his giant muscular arms around Jesse and comforts her.

Mundane Terry: Sssh. Sssh. It's okay.

Jesse then hiccups tearfully as Mundane Terry soothes her head softly and give sit a kiss on the forehead. Jesse then feels a strong pain in her head. But then, Mundane Terry didn’t even notice it because he notice Beverly coming out to them, but luckily Mundane Terry Bradbury her violently as she falls down and the daggar shatters. Mundane Terry then gets into a brave stance as he tries to defend Jesse.

Mundane Terry: That's enough, Beverly. YOU LEAVE MY BABYGIRL ALONE, YOU FUCKING CUNTBRICK!

Jesse: Terry...

Super Shlorpian Korvo: I got your back Terry!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Me too!

Were-Kraken Sonya: I’m with you guys!

The four Solar Monsters get into a fighting stance with their friends joining.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: It’s over Bev! Call off this whole Chimera madness!

Beverly: Oh am I?

Suddenly, Jesse starts to feel her muscle tightens as her eyes and inside of her mouth glows midnight pink as she starts to feel pain and screams out to the sky as the sun finally sets.

Mundane Terry: Shit! JESSE!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Sweetheart?

Were-Kraken Sonya: Big sister?

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Sis?

Suddenly, Jesse starts growing bigger and muscular as her dress and shoes starts to rip apart and she suddenly grows boobs while her skin turns black.

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: blushing Holy shit...

Jesse: T-Terry… voice gets deeper and distorted It hurts…

Jesse then roars as her dress and shoes then rips into pieces as the pieces fall down and her lucky red bow falls off as she pounds her fists to the ground that helps her stand. Now a Mundane, Jesse roars as loudly as Godzilla as tears burst from her eyes, which made Mundane Terry gasp and faint.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Darling!

Mundane Terry then groans and gasp upon seeing his daughter now a Mundane as she pants. Mundane Jesse snaps back to reality and feels her body.

Mundane Jesse: gasp I have BOOBS?!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Let me touch them! touches the boobs

Mundane Jesse: Kyaa! Get of my boobs! slaps Super Shlorpian Yumyulack

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Sorry didn’t know what came over me.

Were-Kraken Sonya: Ya think?

Suddenly, Chimera David was about to pummel Were-Kraken Sonya until Mundane Jesse saw him and her whole vision goes distorted as something made her snap.

Mundane Jesse: GET AWAY FROM HER!

Mundane Jesse then gives into her Mundane instincts and roar as she pummels Chimera David down to the city. Then, as the Solar Monsters watch, Mundane Terry realizes something is wrong Mundane Jesse roars and slashes Chimera David on the stomach with her hand as it bleeds out.

Chimera David: You mother-

Mundan Jesse roars as she throws David to the window and violently throws him to the ground, as she has now lost her sanity and her mind, much to Mundane Terry’s horror. Mundane Jesse then pants before crying.

Mundane Terry: Oh no Jesse is losing it!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: We have to help before-

Mundane Jesse then goes savage again and throws Chimera David to a building.

Goliath Cherie: HOLY SHIT!

Were-Kraken Sonya: Hang on sis!

Suddenly, Mundane Terry stops them as he knows what to do.

Mundane Terry: Jesse...

Mundane Terry then heads down there, much to the others’s shock.

Werehog Cooke: Uh, what the hell are you doing?!

Mundane Terry: Talking to my daughter…

All: What? Huh? Really? I don’t know…Terry…

Mundane Terry: Don't worry. I'll be okay. She'll listen to me.

Sweets Demon Sherbet: You sure this will work?

Mundane Terry: Yes...

As Mundane Terry walks over to bravely Mundane Jesse, Super Shlorpian Korvo kisses him on the cheek.

Mundane Terry: Huh?

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Go save our little girl, you brave son of a bitch!

Mundane Terry: Oh, Korvy...

Mundane Terry and Super Shlorpian Korvo then kiss. Then, it cuts to back to Mundane Jesse throws Chimera David to the wall as she bodyslams him and roars.

Mundane Terry: JESSE, STOP!

Mundane Jesse then punches the Chimera David to the ground, that created a giant hol on the ground while Chimera David laying there. Mundane Jesse breaths in and out as she looks up at Mundane Terry and snarls at him savagely.

Mundane Terry: Jesse?

Mundane Jesse roars and walks on her legs and hands as she heads towards Mundane Terry like a wild animal. Mundane Jesse then stops when she realizes she's gonna hurt Terry.

Mundane Terry: Jesse, it’s me! Your dad! Please hang on! It’s okay! I’m here now! Everything is gonna be okay…

Mundane Jesse gasps.

Mundane Terry: It’s okay…

Mundane Jesse gets her sanity back and starts sobbing. Mundane Jesse then collapse on the floor while crying in her arms as tears fall down like a waterfall. Mundane Terry walks up to comfort her. Mundane Terry then lies down his daughter, put his arms around and comforts and soothes Mundane Jesse.

Mundane Terry: Oh Jesse…. Shh

Mundane Jesse: I'm sorry...

Mundane Jesse continues crying as Mundane Terry continues to comfort her.

Mundane Jesse: Daddy… what happened to me? Did it really happened for the first time?

Mundane Terry: It did but-

Mundane Jesse then starts breathing in and out as she kept weeping because she is scared.

Mundane Terry: Hey, it's not bad.

Mundane Jesse: But it is!

Mundane Terry: Oh baby…

Mundane Jesse: crying I lost my mind… and I-I went wild like an animal and, and… almost lost my memory of you guys… I’m a monster…

Mundane Terry: Shh.

Mundane Jesse continues to cry as Mundane Terry holds her close and continues to soothe her just like he did when Jesse was a baby.

Mundane Terry: Oh Jesse, you are not monster.

Mundane Jesse: Why do you think that?

Mundane Terry: Because, remember what I aid last night? How are you are always the sweet girl I know?

Mundane Jesse: Because you were there to help me.

Mundane Terry: No, because you were already brave to me. You always have been, ever since you were a baby. Because, like I said, it was because of your kindness and humility towards others. That makes you Jesse, on the inside.

Mundane Jesse sniffles but smiles.

Mundane Jesse: Thanks dad…

The two hug but then Chimera David rises. Luckily, Super Shlorpian Yumyulack shoots him down with his fireice breath.

Mundane Jesse: Yumyulack!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Jesse! You’re okay!

Mundane Jesse: Yeah.

Then, Super Shlorpian Korvo and Were-Kraken Sonya arrives. Super Shlorpian Korvo picks up Mundane Terry and spins him around. The two husbands then kiss while Were-Kraken Sonya meets up her adoptive alien sister and hugs her.

Were-Kraken Sonya: I'm so happy you're okay, sis!

Mundane Jesse: Me too! Come here, you two! hugs her siblings

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack grabs Mundane Jesse's boob.

Mundane Jesse: Don’t even think about.

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack laughs nervously as he backs away, only to see Chimera David getting back up, so the family quickly hid behind a rock to come up with a plan.

Mundane Terry: I got it! We need to combine our powers!

Were-Kraken Sonya: Really?

Mundane Jesse: Wait? I have powers?

Mundane Jesse waves her hand and... her hand starts glowing pink.

Mundane Jesse: Hey! Cool!

Super Shlorpian Korvo: It’s our only shot! Terry might be onto something!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: No way! It's too dangerous! There has to be another way, right?!

Mundane Terry: I wish there was but...

Super Shlorpian Korvo puts his hands on Mundane Terry’s shoulder, then he smiles.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: We got this.

Mundane Terry, and the five monsters head over to confront David, one more time while their friends arrive and watched. Mundane Terry takes a deep breath and closes his eyes.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: You got this Terry!

Chimera David: You really think you can defeat me?!

Mundane Terry raises his hand, causing lava to appear. Mundane Terry then roars, which made Super Shlorpian Korvo and the monster kids smile as they get ready to use theirs. First, Super Shlorpian Korvo uses his ice breath. Next, Super Shlorpian Yumyulack uses his fireicebreath. Then, Mundane Jesse makes pink magic, which made fizzling lava rocks fizz towards David. And finally, Were-Kraken Sonya uses her laser eyes. Their eyes then start glowing. The blast combine ends overpowering Chimera David as he starts to disintegrate into ash as he feels his whole life source burning up with him.

Chimera David: NNNNNOOOOOOO!

As the whole screen goes white, it fades to what remains of Davis, a pile of ash that whisk away. Then, the fog clears where it shows Mundane Terry, Super Shlorpian Korvo, Super Shlorpian Yumyulack, Mundane Jesse and Were-Kraken Sonya emerging form the fog in triumph while their friends cheer. Mundane Terry then passes out and falls to the ground. Super Shlorpian Korvo then comes over to him and smiles once Mundane Terry awakens slowly.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: You did great, darling.

But then, Mundane Terry feels something that he wants to let it out, as he starts snarling and kneeling to the ground like a beast, while the others figure out what is happening and backs away

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Come honey, let it out!

Super Shlorpian Yumyulack: Heads up guys! It’s Terry’s crown making moment!

Mundane Jesse: Come on Terry!

Were-Kraken Sonya: Go Terry!

Mundane Terry then roars loudly as his eyes glow orange as he makes his crown making moment. He then starts breathing and out.

Mundane Terry: Woah.

Mundane Terry then shed tears as Super Shlorpian Korvo flies to him and lands near him as he soothe his face. Mundane Terry starts whimpering again, because he is scared of losing himself again, only Super Shlorpian Korvo consoles him by soothing his face.

Super Shlorpian Korvo: Shhh. It’s okay. You’re okay… I’m here…

Mundane Terry purrs. Then, the two monster alien husbands kiss, while everyone cheers. Then, the police are about to arrive, so luckily, the Solar Monsters retreat successfully into a hidings place where they can transform back. Beverly then awaken from her concussion and then two police guards caught her.

Police Officer: We've come to arrest you

Beverly: What?

Police Officer 2: We saw the livestream so...yeah.

FBI Agent: Beverly of GeenaDavisVille Labratories, you’re under arrest for frame up, the monster attacks, assisting one of FBI Most Wanted criminals and for the attempt murder of Terry and Korey Opposites!

Beverly: Damn it! No! You don't understand! They're monsters! I-

Human Terry: Be quiet, Beverly.

Beverly then turn and see the Solar Opposites, in their human forms and their friends back to normal as they approach FBI Most Wanted.

Human Korvo: Is there a problem sir?

Police Officer: We were just about to arrest this woman, Korey.

Human Jesse: Oh really?

Principal Cooke: shrugs What for?

Police Officer: For attempted murder and framing.

Miss Frankie: Oh thank goodness

Nova: Thank you for letting us know officer. I had no idea what came over Beverly

Cherie: Me too.

Beverly: You sons of bitches! When I escape, I'll-

Human Terry: Be quiet, Bev. I already know your little secret. I know it because I was with you with that godawful trigger test. I also know that my husband, my kids and my friends will always love me. And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing! It’s over’ You've lost any and all power over us. You're the real monster, Beverly. A real fucked up monster. Enjoy jailtime.

As soon as the Solars leave, Beverly looked on without a word and a sound as she gets taken away into custody. As the FBI and police drives away with Beverly, the human Solars and their friends watch. Then, Human Terry and Human Korvo look at each other lovingly as they touch heads.

Human Terry: Korvo… I love you so much… I am so sorry if I was really keeping my real self hidden away… but I know you will always love me.. and I will always love you too… and I’m not hiding the other part of me anymore… because it’s part of my life… but not just that… so are you and the kids… because I love you Korvy…

Human Korvo: shedding tears of joy I love you too Terry…

And with that, Human Terry and Human Korvo embrace in a passionate romantic orbital kiss while shedding tears of joy. Then, the kids came up and hug their dads. Especially with Human Pupa who is brought by Human AISHA who joins in on the hug while their friends watch as they smile.

[fearfully-fiction]

Ashmore Estates pt.3- Alex Schroeder x Reader

word count:3566

warnings: language, fluff, I think that's it

summary: based on season 4, episode 6 of DF. so all credit goes to the crew, the show, and the channel/network. The packet is read, and it's time to start the investigation.

(gif not mine!)

“Sequestered within the never-ending cornfields of eastern Illinois, can be found the decaying remains of Ashmore Estates,” Dakota started. “Opened in 1857 as the Coles county poor farm, it had 30 buildings spread across 260 acres,” He continued. “The day-to-day operation of the poor farm was unmonitored leading to unhygienic and unsafe living conditions. In the 1870s alone 12% of the residents passed away. One such inmate was Joe, a maintenance man for the almshouse. He had been walking back from town when he was hit by an oncoming train. Though a good samaritan carried him back home his injuries were too grave and he passed away,” Dakota explained and your heart sank. It always made you sad, when you heard stories like that, life truly was just unfair and unkind sometimes. “That’s so sad,” Chelsea said. “I was just thinking the same thing. I couldn’t even imagine,” you said and leaned your head against Alex’s shoulder. He squeezed your waist as Dakota read on. 

“But perhaps the most tragic death to occur was that of 5-year-old Elva Skinner in 1880 in a building previously on site. She had been left alone inside while the adults went out to work the farm,” He said and your heart dropped. You knew this was going to be terrible, and it was. 

She had passed away after her dress had caught on fire despite them doing everything they could to help her. Everyone at the table was horrified by the way she died. “What a terrible way to die,” Chelsea said and you couldn’t help but nod. There had been accounts of seeing her and hearing giggling. 

“Dude when we were here last time and we were all in our sleeping arrangements there was a girl giggling that was captured on camera,” Dakota brought up. It all came back to you, you remember watching the footage back and it scared the hell out of you. 

“That, like, puts validation to what happened to us,” Dakota said. “And now going back we have a name to go off of,” Alex spoke. “Elva Skinner,” you repeated the little girl's name out loud. 

The packet was handed to Chelsea and she began to read. “Those lucky enough to stay alive had to contend with truly atrocious conditions. Flies reportedly swarmed everywhere and there was noticeably rotten food prepared for dinner,” she explained and you shivered at the thought. “That’s disgusting,” you said and shook your head. 

“By 1916, the conditions were so appalling that the original buildings were torn down and a new one was built in their place, operating for the next 40 years. It then transitioned to a private psychiatric hospital. Allegedly the most violent patients received electroshock treatments. It closed its doors in 1986,” Chelsea stopped. 

“I forgot how layered this place is,” Dakota said. 

The packet was then handed over to Alex. “The most active areas include The first floor. This floor is active with every kind of paranormal activity imaginable,” he said before holding the packet in front of you. You accepted it from him and began to read. 

“The second-floor green room. A former poor house resident named Mary can be found in this room. People have heard her raspy breaths follow them through the building. She’s known for throwing and knocking over items,” You finished and passed it to Tanner. 

“The boiler room. Joe. the former maintenance man is found here. While he is normally friendly if he feels disrespected, he can become quite agitated,” Tanner read. He was known to not like females in the boiler room, they would get shoved, grabbed, and even have their hair pulled. 

You reached for Alex’s hand and he held yours tightly. He knew you didn’t fare well with that kind of information when it came to an overnight. It made you impossibly nervous, and he always made sure that you were ok before, during, and after. 

There was a man who had actually been thrown across the room after defending the girls he was investigating with. 

Alex held you tighter. He knew how much worry you held for your friends and so hearing that was something that made you very uneasy. You got protective easily, and so it was something you didn’t like to hear. 

Alex picked up the packet and began again. “The third floor. This entire floor is incredibly active, especially by the former electroshock therapy room. Though Elva, the five-year-old who passed away on site is known to play up here there is another unknown entity that grabs people appearing as a phantom mist before disappearing completely,” Alex described. That entity was known to cause scratches and hurt anyone who may be vulnerable when up on that floor. It’s like he can sense it and preys on the more sensitive and weak. 

“We did not know about that phantom mist on the third floor, reaching out and grabbing people,” Dakota said. “What I captured on film looked exactly like that description,” Tanner pointed out and it immediately took you back to that night, and what you had seen on camera. It was terrifying, especially back then when you were completely new to all of this. 

“So creepy, like I have the chills right now,” Dakota said and you nodded your head. “I do too, I remember that so well,” you added. 

“To be honest what you caught there was the reason I wanted to see this location so badly,” Alex admitted. “I have to see this for myself,” He added. 

“I think it’s going to be a jam-packed night. What do you say we load some gear and get going,” Alex suggested and you internally cringed at the thought of staying there again. 

“Let’s do it, dude,” Dakota said and Alex replied, “let’s start this night,” 

You all got up and walked back to the RV to get your gear. “I cannot believe we are back here,” You said to yourself as you looked at the building over your shoulder. “It’s been so long, I wonder if they will remember us?” Chelsea wondered aloud. “I bet they will,” you said and shook your head. You headed into the building for the first time in almost 7 years and it took your breath away. It was like taking a step into the past. You remembered your exact words when you first stepped into the building. 

“Guys I think we’re screwed,” you repeated yourself from 7 years ago. “That’s exactly what you said when we first stepped into this place,” Tanner recalled and you chuckled. “Well, it’s equally as true now as it was then,” you said. Everyone chuckled, and Alex walked over to wrap his arms around you. “Everything is going to be just fine, I promise you. I won’t let anything happen to you. I know you can do it, babe,” he said softly and kissed your head. 

“I hate solos, Al,” you spoke quietly. “I know, but just think when it’s over we won’t have to come back. I know you’re nervous, but I also know how strong you are. You have so much more experience than you did last time, I have full confidence that you can handle this. And if anything happens I’m right here, I’m gonna be right here,” he tried to put you at ease. “Ok,” you breathed out and wrapped your arms around him tightly. You pulled away the slightest bit so that you could lean up on your toes to place a kiss on his lips. Your hands clutched the fabric of his shirt tightly and his rested firmly on your hips. 

You pulled away and softly smiled at him. He smiled back before pressing a lingering kiss on your forehead for good measure. 

“You guys ready to start?” Dakota asked and you looked over at him before sighing. “I’m ready when you guys are,” you said and looked up at Alex as if asking him the same question. He just nodded his head. “I’m ready, let’s go,” he said and grabbed your hand in his. 

“So we just got done setting up the gear room, we are about to jump into solos,” Alex announced and you shifted your weight nervously. “Who’s ready?” He asked. “I am never ready for solos,” you told him. “I’m not ready either,” Dakota followed up. Everyone else agreed, and you chuckled. “See, this is not a good idea Alex,” you said and softly glared at him. “You guys will be fine,” he playfully brushed it off and you rolled your eyes. “This is the worst. And we have no flashlights,” Tanner reminded everyone. Your heart dropped. 

“Tanner!” Alex spoke up. “Yeah?” he asked. You could tell he was not excited at all, and you couldn’t help but feel the exact same way. “Since you won the contest today, and you are a superior athlete, and a strong man,” Alex continued. “Yup,” Tanner said as if telling him to continue. “You win the privilege…” Alex paused. “The privilege,” Tanner repeated. “Of going into Ashmore Estates, first,” Alex finished and your jaw dropped. “What?” he asked incredulously. You could hear Dakota snickering beside you and you slapped his arm. “Why?” Tanner questioned again. “You won the contest. You get to go in first,” Alex shrugged his shoulders like it was obvious. “That’s not a prize, that’s losing,” Tanner said. “Alex that’s just mean,” you said and glared at him. “Well first place goes first right?” he shrugged again and you shook your head. 

“It’s so mean, to let him go in first,” Dakota joked. “You wanna take his place?” Alex asked and looked at him, “No,” Dakota admitted and you chuckled. “This is a crappy prize,” Tanner said and you agreed. “Then pride is your prize,” Alex suggested and you once again rolled your eyes. “Pride is my prize?” He asked quizically. “You are a sore winner,” Alex told him. 

“This literally makes no sense. Did you put any thought into this?” Tanner questioned your boyfriend. “You know-you know what?” Alex slightly stammers. “Go for it,” Tanner encouraged him. “How about, oh, I don’t know maybe you’re wearing the enhanced recorder the entire time,” Alex spat out. “Oh no! I’m so scared. Not!” Tanner mockingly said. “Alright, this is good!” Alex said back. “Perfect,” Tanner retorted. “This is good,” Alex reiterated. “Cool,” Tanner said one last time. “Whatever, you know I’ll just go in there first,” Tanner said and you shook your head. “Stir it all up,” He told you and you sighed heavily. “I mean there you go, that’s super positive of you,” Alex said in mock positivity. 

“Alright, let’s get going,” Tanner breathed out heavily. Before he walked away you went over and wrapped him in a hug. “You got this Tanner,” you said and he smiled softly and kissed your head. “Thanks, (n/n),” he said before taking a deep breath and making his way into the building. “Remember, you’re a winner,” Chelsea called after him. “Biggest winner out there,” Alex reiterated. “Doesn’t feel like a winner,” Tanner spoke up. “You’ve got this!” you tried to encourage him. 

As soon as he was in the building you walked over and smacked your boyfriend's arm. “That was no prize Alex,” you said with a slight look of annoyance. “It was for us,” he shrugged and smiled down at you smugly. You rolled your eyes. “You’re gonna be the death of me Alex, I swear it,” you mumbled and he chuckled before tossing an arm around you and pulling you into his chest. “You love me,” he whispered before kissing your head. “You’re lucky I do,” you said and held his arm that was around you. 

“That I am,” he said and leaned forward to kiss your cheek. 

“Hey, what about us?” Dakota asked with his arms out in mock hurt. “Aww, I love you guys too,” you said and walked over to hug Dakota before kissing his cheek and doing the same with Chelsea. 

“They’re such babies,” she said and you laughed. “They really are, honestly. I don’t know how I put up with him sometimes,” you nudged her shoulder and she chuckled. You all sat at the table once again. You set your camera down so you could grab his free hand and hold it in your lap. Just to hold him in some way. It eased your nerves. 

“That was kinda mean, not gonna lie,” Dakota said and you nodded your head. “He’s right Al,” you said and looked at him. “Are you like mad at him?” Chelsea asked softly. “No. He just won. The prize was not a good one at all,” Alex explained it simply. “Obviously Alex,” you said and nudged his shoulder. “What’s the moral of this story? Don’t win? Don’t try?” Dakota asked curiously. “Just be cautious. Watch your back,” Alex told you. “Oh wow, that’s nice,” your sarcasm practically dripping from your words. “A prize can turn into a surprise, real fast,” Chelsea spoke up and you gave her a tight-lipped smile. “True, true,” Dakota agreed with her. 

“Do you think he’s ok up there?” you asked nervously. “He’s Tanner, I’m sure he’s ok why don’t you check on him if you’re worried?” Chelsea asked and smirked playfully as she handed you the walkie. You rolled your eyes and took it, “I’m not trying to scare him I’m just gonna check on him. But if it does scare him then that’s what happens,” you shrugged and softly smiled. They all chuckled. “You’re too good of a person,” Dakota shook his head and you laughed. “Sure, ok,” you said and stuck your tongue out at him playfully. 

You held down the button for a few seconds before speaking, knowing that it might not scare him since he would hear that. “Hey, Tanner,” you said. “Shit,” you heard him curse and you internally cringed. “Yeah, go for Tanner,” you heard him say and you could tell he was already a bit drained from being in there. “I’m sorry to scare you, I just wanted to check in and make sure that you were ok,” you spoke. “It’s ok, I just wasn’t expecting it. It’s freaky up here honestly,” he told you and you nodded despite him not being able to see you. “Are you ok?” you asked sweetly. “Yeah, I’m ok, just a bit freaked out. I’ll see you in a bit ok?” he asked and you just sighed. “Alright, We’re here if you need us at all,” you said genuinely hoping to ease his nerves. “Thanks (n/n),” that was the last you heard. 

“Are you ok?” Alex asked and pulled you closer to his side. You rested your head on his shoulder and nodded. “I’m ok, just uneasy,” you said and sighed. “I know this may sound weird, but why don't you go next?” Chelsea suggested with a small smile. You looked at her with wide eyes. “What? You want me to pee myself?” you asked in disbelief. Everyone chuckled, “No, I just thought it would be a good idea to get it over with and not have to wait and let anxiety build up even more,” She explained and you let your shoulders fall. 

“You’re probably right, it would just be easier for me to go and get it over with. Gosh, this really sucks Alex,” you said and nudged him. He kissed the top of your head and smiled down at you. 

“Can I talk to you before I go in Al?” you asked him and he looked down at you in concern. “Yeah, of course, babe,” he said and you began to get off of your seat. They all looked at you in worry. “Is everything ok,(y/n)?” Dakota asked and you just nodded. “Yeah, I just wanted to talk to him for a second. “We’ll be right back,” you said and grabbed Alex’s hand. You both set your cameras down before walking away a bit.

“Is everything ok?” Alex asked as he placed his arms around you. “I really am scared Al, what if they do recognize us and something bad happens?” you told him. “What if something grabs Chelsea if she’s in the basement or something and she gets hurt? What if one of you gets hurt? There are just so many what-ifs and I’m scared,” you relayed your fears to him. He looked down at you with a soft gaze. “Hey, hey, don’t think like that. I know you’re scared but nothing will happen. And even if something does, we have each other. All of us have each other's backs, that’s the way it’s always been and I’m sure that’s the way it will always be. So if you need to break down or fall apart, we’re right here. I’m right here,” he said and pulled you in close. 

You wrapped your arms around him and held onto him tightly not wanting to let go. “I just want us all to be ok,” you spoke softly and he leaned down to kiss your head. “We will be,” he said and pulled away from you slightly so he could look at you. 

You moved your arms up and around his neck to pull him down and place a kiss on his lips. He reached up to place a hand on your cheek and you leaned into his touch. He couldn’t help but always want you closer, he could never put his finger on it but something about you was just so endearing. Maybe it was everything?

Just like that, he made you forget where you were, and what you were about to do. He made you feel at home, and secure. That was always the case, he took the fear away even if only for a few seconds. It was just gone. 

Before you knew it you had to pull away, and for a few seconds, you felt like you could breathe. He smiled down at you and pushed a strand of hair away from your face. “Promise, you’ll be here when I get back?” you asked looking up at him with a worried gaze. “I promise you,” he reassured and kissed your forehead. “Ok, ok I’m fine,” you said trying to be sure of yourself. “You ready?” he asked and placed his arm around your shoulders. You nodded your head curtly and took a deep breath. “I’m ready,” you said and he guided you back towards your friends. 

“Hey, you ok?” Chelsea asked when you sat back down.” Yeah, I’m ok,” you smiled softly at her. Before Dakota got to speak Tanner came rushing out of the building. “Woah, Tanner are you ok?” You asked as he quickly made his way over to the table. “I just heard whistling,” he told you, you could hear the shock in his voice. “What? A whistle?” Dakota asked incredulously. “Like on the second floor, I started to hear this faint whistling. There’s no way if I didn’t have this device that I’d have heard it,” Tanner explained and your heart rate picked up. “That’s crazy, Tanner,” you expressed. Alex and Dakota let out a simultaneous ‘what?’. 

“Yes, it was the second floor,” he informed you. “That’s freaking terrifying,” Chelsea said. 

“Dude, I heard it multiple times,” He told you. “Whistling, for sure?” Dakota asked. “100%” Tanner assured him. “Like, it, enough to where it, it, froze me,” He described his experience. 

“That’s super weird because there’s supposed to be a woman, Mary, on that floor. She’s a poltergeist on that floor, she’ll move things around, and other claims are that there is raspy, like, whispering and breathing,” Alex explained some claims from that floor. “Did you go like, approach where it came from?” Dakota asked. “Fuck that,” Tanner stated and you chuckled. “I concur,” you agreed. “See, thank you,” Tanner said and gestured to you and you just nodded at him. “You didn’t go towards it?” Dakota asked again. “I am not exploring this place by myself the entire night. Someone else can take that second floor and do the follow-up,” Tanner said. “I’m proud of myself. I’m calling it quits,” he said and you just nodded. “I’m proud of you too Tanner,” you said and got up to give him a high-five. He instead wrapped his arm around your shoulder and brought you into a big side hug. “Alright, (y/n), It’s your turn. You’re next up,” Alex said and you sighed heavily. 

“This is great, I’m so excited,” you said sarcastically and threw your arms up in mock excitement. They all chuckled. “You’ve got this,” Tanner said and squeezed your shoulder. “Alright, alright fine. I’m going,” you sighed and you got handed the Ovilus. “Bye guys,” you waved and as you walked away you felt someone come up behind you. You turned around to see Alex and smiled. “What? Did I forget something?” you asked. He just leaned down and pressed his lips to yours for a few seconds before pulling away. “Just that,” he said and smiled back at you. You shook your head, “You’re too much sometimes Al, now go on, I have to get this over with,” you said and shooed him away. “If I die, I love you guys!” you called over your shoulder. “We love you too!” you heard them call back. 

“Alright guys, let’s do this,” you spoke and opened the door. 

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Blowbacks / Al Nesbitt and The Alchemy

Good To Be Back / Natalie Cole

Mi Senorita De San Juan (ft. Mark Visher & Scottie Haskell) / Mark Carter

Soul-Limbo / Booker T & The MGs

Water Sound / The Eric Evans Project

[dhaaruni]

A short list of people who are socially liberal but culturally conservative:

Joan Didion

Joe Biden

Stassi Schroeder

Zadie Smith

Dhaaruni Sreenivas

[a5h3z3]

MY FRIEND'S FAMILY NEEDS HELP!

My friend's dad has been in and out of hospitals for four years because of heart attacks and complications. They're barely managing to pay bills on time even with every one chipping in and my friend is scared that they might loose their home if something doesn't change soon.

Any donations, be it ten dollars or a penny, WILL make a difference. If you are not in a position to donate then don't, REBLOG it so people who can might see it.

On behalf of my friend, thank you to anyone who shares or donates, you don't know how much it helps.

[automatisma]

3, 4, 11, 13 for the book ask ^^

Thanks, I always like to ramble about novels I’ve read!

3. What were your top five books of the year?

This top five could probably change in just a few hours because I am super indecisive, but:

1. Earthlings, Sayaka Murata

2. Her Smoke Rose Up Forever, James Tiptree Jr.

3. Age of Madness trilogy, Joe Abercrombie

4. Monstrous Regiment, Terry Pratchett (<3)

5. Ventus, K. Schroeder

Not counting the classics I’ve read this year because it would look a bit weird to put A Sportsman’s Sketches or Le Morte d’Arthur near Abercrombie.

4. Did you discover any new authors that you love this year?

Sayaka Murata! I’ve read both Convenience Store Woman and Earthlings and I was instantly smitten with her characters and the themes she clearly holds very dear (isolation, alienation and uh, the whole package).

11. What was your favorite book that has been out for a while, but you just now read?

It’s probably Pump Six and Other Stories by Paolo Bacigalupi: I’ve already read and liked his other novels, but I’ve never found the right time to pick up his short story collection. As always, I was impressed in his sharpness and his lack of mercy in creating distopias, and there were some neat sci-fi ideas in the mix as well.

13. What were your least favorite books of the year?

I was quite lucky with my readings and I usually don’t finish novels I actively dislike, but Napier’s Bones promised me a magical system based on mathematics and then created generic spells with theorem names – and the rest of the novel was terribly forgettable and bland. I also didn’t care much for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, but it was probably my fault for picking up a YA mystery with a plucky wannabe journalist protagonist.

[allthenewzworld]

Today is the 30th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act. President Joe Biden wrote and championed the legislation as a U.S. senator. It was the first comprehensive federal law that addressed violence against women and sought to provide support for survivors and justice. It sought to shift the national narrative around domestic violence at the time; that it was a private matter best left alone.

On Tuesday, July 19, 1994, Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., flanked by Attorney General Janet Reno, left, and Rep. Patricia Schroeder, D-Colo., met reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, to discuss the Violence Against Women Act. Biden said the legislation will provide nearly $2 billion to attack family violence on many fronts including tripling the amount of funding for battered women shelters. by John Duricka #allthenews

Read more at link in our bio.

[politixpulse]

The Debate That Changed the Game for 2024

When the history books are written about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the first and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will stand out as a pivotal moment. Following Biden’s widely criticized performance, the political landscape shifted dramatically, leading to his decision to step down and allow Vice President Kamala Harris to step in as the Democratic nominee. Now, as Harris prepares to face off against Trump in the second debate of the election season, the stakes could not be higher for either candidate.

Scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, the upcoming debate offers a crucial opportunity for both candidates to sway undecided voters and gain an edge in what is shaping up to be a tight race. For Harris, the debate is a chance to prove herself against Trump, introducing her vision and leadership style to those who may feel they don’t know her well enough. Meanwhile, Trump will be looking to capitalize on the platform to shape Harris’s public image and regain momentum that has been slipping since the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

While this debate is unlikely to have the seismic impact of the Biden-Trump clash earlier in the year, experts say it still holds significant weight. David Greenberg, a history professor and debate expert, explained, “We’re not going to see anything as dramatic as what happened with Biden, but debates always matter.” In this case, it may be a defining moment for Harris, who, despite her years as vice president, remains somewhat unfamiliar to many voters.

For Harris, this is more than a routine debate—it’s an opportunity to demonstrate her leadership on the national stage. Political analyst Alan Schroeder, a scholar on presidential debates, notes that Harris is currently enjoying a positive trajectory but must sustain that momentum. “The question is, can she build on her momentum, or is it fleeting? This debate gives her a critical chance to demonstrate her capabilities in a very public, and often tricky, setting.”

In contrast, Trump is a known entity to most voters, but his debate performance has been inconsistent. While he has often managed to dominate GOP primary debates, his struggles in general election debates are well-documented. His 2016 performances against Hillary Clinton, for instance, were far from stellar, and even his victory over Biden earlier this year was due more to Biden’s weaknesses than his own strengths.

The real challenge for Trump may lie in his handling of the debate with Harris. Given her status as both a woman and a person of color, political commentators suggest Trump will need to navigate the event carefully to avoid being perceived as disrespectful. As Schroeder puts it, “Trump has struggled in the past when dealing with female and nonwhite opponents, and it will be important for him to keep his tone in check.”

While few debates change the trajectory of a campaign, some do become significant turning points. The most famous example remains the 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, where Kennedy’s youthful, telegenic appearance contrasted sharply with Nixon’s tired and perspiring demeanor under the studio lights. In this case, both Trump and Harris must seize the moment to shape the final stages of their campaigns.

With just two months remaining until Election Day, every opportunity counts. For Harris, the debate offers a path to solidify her place as a capable leader, while for Trump, it’s a moment to regain control and rally his base. What happens in Philadelphia could play a decisive role in determining the next president of the United States.

[joefool]

Review: The Complete Peanuts Vol. 1 (1950-1952)

It's good!

I do think it ramps up in the back half as it starts to find it's rhythm, which hopefully means the comics will only get better from here. But even early on, before the Sundays even start, we see charm and quirks. While I can't wait to get to Snoopy's glory as Joe Cool and the Red Baron, I do enjoy his more dog-like era, he's cute. The star of the show though has to be goofy big-headed Charlie, who's incredibly precious. I will miss him.

While Schroeder is a hit from the get go, I do think that Patty and Violet make less of an impression and I can see why Lucy gets introduced and then immediately becomes a staple. These characters need distinct personalities to justify the ensemble cast, and I think Schulz leans into that more with time. But given that I was expecting it to start rough, I was surprised that it was pretty solid from the get go!

[ulkaralakbarova]

A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they’re not alone. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Sgt. Harry G. Wells: Sean Pertwee Pvt. Cooper: Kevin McKidd Megan: Emma Cleasby Capt. Ryan: Liam Cunningham Cpl. Bruce Campbell: Thomas Lockyer ‘Spoon’ Witherspoon: Darren Morfitt Pvt. Joe Kirkley: Chris Robson Pvt. Terry Milburn: Leslie Simpson Camper: Tina Landini Camper: Craig Conway Sam the Dog: Villrikke’s Acer Werewolf: Bryn Walters Werewolf: Ben Wright Werewolf: Brian Claxton Payne Film Crew: Casting: Jeremy Zimmermann Director of Photography: Sam McCurdy Director: Neil Marshall Producer: Tom Reeve Executive Producer: Romain Schroeder Original Music Composer: Mark Thomas Producer: David E. Allen Executive Producer: Vic Bateman Executive Producer: Harmon Kaslow Production Design: Simon Bowles Art Direction: Christina Schaffer Producer: Christopher Figg Set Decoration: Sonja Klaus Assistant Art Director: Stephanie Rass Steadicam Operator: Paul Alexander Costume Design: Uli Simon Stunt Coordinator: Harry Wiesenhaan Gaffer: Mick Durlacher Script Supervisor: Sheila McNaught Makeup Effects: Justin Pitkethly Location Manager: Pascal Charlier Makeup Effects: Lisa Crawley Visual Effects Supervisor: Bob Keen Production Manager: Laurent Dumas Sound Editor: James Boyle Makeup Artist: René Jordan Still Photographer: Etienne Braun Makeup Effects: Peter Hawkins Camera Operator: Carlo Thiel Casting: Andrea Clark Assistant Art Director: Claudio Campana Dolby Consultant: James Seddon Foley: Peter Burgis Supervising Sound Editor: Paul Conway Sound Editor: James Harrison Foley: Andie Derrick Special Effects Makeup Artist: Matthew O’Toole Movie Reviews: flabob257: Come on you guys. This is great. Werewolf,drama, comedy, etc. CinemaSerf: I will admit to being somewhat sceptical when I sat down to watch this, but within about twenty minutes the auditorium was chuckling to the witty banter of Sean Pertwee and his squad of soldiers who find themselves stuck on an exercise in a remote Scottish forest when they’d sooner be in the wardroom sinking a few beers while watching Germany beat England at football. When their fireside banter is ruined by a missile shaped like a dead cow; things start to liven up and what ensues is a race against time for their very survival – there are more dangerous creatures in the forest than red squirrels! Kevin McKidd keeps the troop focussed at they face their foes with grim determination and their black humour prevails pretty much throughout their ordeal. The special effects are a little bit “Dr. Who” but Neil Marshall ensures the lighting and sound folks do their level best to keep the suspense going for a long as possible and at no stage does it hang about: it’s end to end action with a tinge – a soupçon – of horror as the story builds to an enjoyable denouement! On the big screen again now in late 2020 – not sure why – but if you get chance, and you like your horror unsophisticated and funny, then this is definitely for you.

[serqeylugovtsev]

Les Champs-Elysées | Joe Dassin | Pomplamoose ft. John Schroeder