#MysteryAndMagic

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Photo by Courtesy of Disney – © Disney Get ready for a magical new twist in the Marvel Universe as the spell-bound Agatha Harkness makes her return! After being bound and seemingly defeated, Agatha regains her freedom with the unexpected help of a mysterious teen. Intrigued by his plea for assistance, she embarks on the perilous Witches’ Road trials—a journey that promises danger,…

[victoriarockbooks]

Cain

Character sheet

Full Name: Cain

Alias/Nickname: None (though Delphine may come up with one later)

Age: Ancient (older than any other vampire, werewolf, or witch)

Species: Vampire (formerly human, with a soul bound by a witch’s curse)

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

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Personality

Selfish & Volatile – He doesn’t care about others and only acts in his own interest.

Charming but Dangerous – He can be alluring when it benefits him, but his temper is unpredictable.

Cold & Calculating – Sees emotions as a weakness and only values power and survival.

Egotistical & Sarcastic – Amused by human struggles and often makes snide remarks.

Possessive & Territorial – While he doesn’t care for most, he can become dangerously attached to what he deems his.

Has a Sadistic Streak – Enjoys teasing, provoking, and making others uncomfortable, especially Delphine.

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Physical description

Height: Tall and imposing

Build: Lean, but incredibly strong

Skin: Pale, almost unnaturally so

Hair: Jet black, always slightly unkempt

Eyes: Dark brown, nearly black, with a red tint when his hunger or emotions intensify

Distinguishing Features:

A perfect, almost statuesque beauty, which makes him both alluring and intimidating

Hands calloused from centuries of combat and survival

A presence that feels both magnetic and predatory

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Abilities & Strengths

Vampiric Strength & Speed – Stronger and faster than any normal vampire.

Immortality – Cannot die from age or disease.

Enhanced Senses – Can hear heartbeats, smell emotions, and see in total darkness.

Regeneration – Heals rapidly, even from fatal wounds.

Unbound by Traditional Vampire Weaknesses – Sunlight does not burn him, but it does weaken him.

Blood Affinity – Gains memories and emotions from those he feeds on.

Master Combatant – Has centuries of experience in battle, making him nearly impossible to defeat.

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Weaknesses & Limitations

Sunlight Weakens Him – While it doesn’t burn him, it drains his strength significantly.

Bound Soul – The curse that bound his soul makes it impossible for him to truly die—but it also means he cannot fully escape pain or suffering.

Emotionally Detached – Cain feels little to no remorse, making it hard for him to form real connections.

Overconfident & Reckless – He often underestimates enemies, believing himself untouchable.

Blood Dependency – If he goes too long without feeding, he becomes weaker and more aggressive.

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Aesthetic

Cain’s aesthetic perfectly balances sophistication and danger, making him both alluring and intimidating. His dark clothing, tailored yet effortless style, and gothic undertones reinforce his mysterious and deadly nature.

He plans ahead with his flask of blood and dagger but also shows restraint by not smoking near Delphine. His watch symbolizes his awareness of time, despite being nearly immortal.

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Character Arc

Starts as an untouchable, selfish being, but Delphine challenges his detached existence.

Begins to feel emotions he thought he had lost, making him both stronger and more vulnerable.

Forced to confront his past as Delphine gets deeper into supernatural conflicts.

Faces a growing internal struggle—continue his cold, isolated existence, or embrace something new with Delphine.

[short-stories-by-ezra]

A Forgotten Carnival: The Secrets Beneath the Big Top

PART I Chapter 1: The Whispering Shadows The cicadas screamed in the humid Louisiana night, their relentless hum vibrating through the dense canopy of moss-draped cypress trees. A pale sliver of moonlight cut through the swamp, casting long shadows across the marshy ground. Jules Landry crouched low near the ruins of what locals called the “ghost carnival,” a rotting remnant of something once…

[rhiannoneltonauthor]

What was the last fantasy mystery that left you guessing? Join me at BookFest to dive into the Wolflock Cases—where every twist will leave you wanting more.

[deathssubbymoondust]

Fading Into Freedom

I crave a place by the ocean, where the waves whisper of new beginnings and the salt air fills my lungs with a sense of freedom. I want to shed the layers of my past self and step into a new version of me, known only to those who matter most. I want to be something undefined, a blank canvas ready to be painted by new experiences and the energy of fresh, unfamiliar faces. I’m done chasing the emptiness of wealth. I want days that stretch out slowly, filled with moments that stir my soul and make me feel alive. I yearn for a simple life, one where I wake up to the sound of the sea instead of the grind, surrounded by a community that thrives on love, support, and shared freedom. A place where we can all just be ourselves, lifting each other up, without judgment—only kindness. I want to feel truly free, to be seen but remain untouchable, a mystery in my own world, an enigma that exists by its own rules.

[musicarenagh]

From 'Call It' to 'Mystery and Magic': Sunset Salore’s Journey to Her Debut EP Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Melbourne-based alt-pop artist Sunset Salore, who is quickly making waves in the music scene with her distinctive sound and evocative lyrics. Known for blending funky basslines with catchy hooks, Salore’s music captures the micromoments of contemporary life with a fresh perspective. Her debut EP, 'Love Kills The Monsters,' is set to release on October 4th, and it promises to be a compelling exploration of human connection and emotional depth. This is what she said about the upcoming release: “It is a 7 track EP, so a long EP or short album, whatever way you want to look at it. We will do a full band launch in Melbourne, Australia, early in the new year, once everyone gets over the Christmas crazy period! With singles like 'Call It' and 'Mystery and Magic' already resonating with audiences, Salore is poised to establish herself as a rising star in the alt-pop genre. In this interview, we’ll delve into her creative process, musical inspirations, and what fans can expect from her upcoming EP. Listen to Mystery and Magic below https://open.spotify.com/track/7fIKeKavjwvQ9ouYLgLhM8?si=AG2wwvYVSeWU2BwVXyjeKQ Follow Sunset Salore on Facebook Spotify Bandcamp Youtube Instagram What is your stage name Sunset Salore (salore pronounced sai-lor) Is there a story behind your stage name? It’s a play on the word ‘sailor’. The idea of sailing off into the sunset – everyone loves a good sunset, right! Where do you find inspiration? Everyday life is what inspires me the most. It’s easy to take inspiration from the big things, but the little things are what intrigues me. A lot of my music is about moments that are pivotal, or the sum of a lot of moments which get to that pivotal point. There’s inspiration in everything, and often those things are the most relatable. What was the role of music in the early years of your life? I sung in choirs growing up, so harmony and music was always a fun part of my life, but I played piano, violin, clarinet, drums, guitar, you name it. I can’t say I was amazing at any of them and singing was always my main instrument, though piano has stuck with me, but I loved music in all it’s forms. To this day I collect musical instruments and still take immense joy from that. Are you from a musical or artistic family? My great grandfather was a pianist on the Belfast music halls in Northern Ireland. He had an act with his brother who was a singer. Apparently they were quite popular in the 1920’s or thereabouts! My grandfather bought me my first keyboard in the 1980’s, a lovely little Casio which is still in my parents house. Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry? I don’t think it was a conscious decision influenced by one single point of inspiration, but I always loved listening to music, going to gigs, and singing, so I guess it just happened organically from being around music a lot. How did you learn to sing/write/to play? Well, I took piano lessons as a child after the keyboard was gifted to me by my grandfather. I didn’t start songwriting until much more recently when I was working with Freedom Music Studios in their Artist program. That challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and to try my hand at writing. It’s a skill I’ve been trying to hone since then, though I’ve been working with KYE on my more recent songwriting efforts and I really think we’ve got into a good rhythm! What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform? This is a hazy one for me, but I think the first major one for me might have been Take That. (If you want to be precise about it, it was probably some Disney show when I was 3 or something!) It snowballed from there and they all merged into an onslaught of gigs – which was wonderful! My first artist that I bought however was probably Kylie Minogue or Michael Jackson both on cassette. The first CD was Bon Jovi. Now I’m showing my age… !

How could you describe your music? I’ve seen it evolve over the years and it has merged a few genres to the point I found it hard to label this latest body of work. The closest we’ve been able to label it as is Alt-Pop. For me that means funky baselines, catchy hooks, something to move your feet to, while telling stories of contemporary everyday life micromoments. [caption id="attachment_56757" align="alignnone" width="2000"] I’ve seen it evolve over the years and it has merged a few genres to the point I found it hard to label this latest body of work.[/caption] Describe your creative process. Lately what has been working for me is either writing on my Roland digital piano connected to my BOSS RC-600 looping station to capture the key hooks and then writing melodies and lyrics over the top. Or, the other method has been to work up something digitally in a DAW and then extrapolating the digitised concept out into something more fully fleshed. I meet with my coach, KYE, weekly and we work up a demo from wherever I have landed to that point. From there I have been enjoying taking the songs that make the shortlist into the recording studio, where I’ve really enjoyed them being worked up to the next level. I’ve been working with Spud Thompson in production, and I’ve rewritten some parts of the tracks in the moment depending on what they needed. It has been a collaborative process. What is your main inspiration? I’ve listened to a lot of older funk, jazz and soul in the writing of this EP, and have included a lot of influences from these eras/genres. I like making a new sound based on what feels right in the moment, not necessarily staying true to a particular genre. What musician do you admire most and why? I love Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine (I even named my cat after her), because of her vocal agility, ability to convey emotive concepts and write consistently interesting music. She’s fantastic live too. Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career? Yes, absolutely, though not necessarily consciously. It also varies depending on the instrument I’m playing, so for instance while drumming, I much preferred rock compared to what I might sing, or listen to when practicing guitar for example. I guess the common thread is that my musical taste is eclectic. Who do you see as your main competitor? I don’t believe in having competition in this space. The music world is tough enough without trying to compare yourself or fight for attention over others. I think we can lift each other up, learn from each other, and celebrate music instead. What are your interests outside of music? I volunteer for a charity called Rafiki Mwema www.rafikimwema.com who support vulnerable children in Kenya who have faced abuse. We support them through the justice system, as well as to regain physical health and offer access to psychosocial support during the process. Check them out, the work is incredible, and they need funds to continue the work. I also love animals and have 3 cats and a horse who keep me busy! If it wasn't a music career, what would you be doing? I would be working in marketing, which is what I do currently to support my music career! If I won the lottery though, I’d do music and charity work full time. Maybe there’s even a novel in there waiting to be written, who knows. It’d be a tough ask for me to give up music though. What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music? Once I figured out the path on which to hone my skills (and that never ends), and the steps to record and release music, the challenge really is funding. As an independent artist, there’s no big record label propping you up. If you don’t know how to do something, you have to ask around, or get on Google and hope you got it right. It is expensive to do this properly, and I want to get to a point where my music can fund itself so I can continue to make music. If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?

Access to fair pay for music. Streaming numbers are impressive, but returns for artists are so little that it can be really, really tough for an artist to make a living doing this craft. Why did you choose this as the title of this project? Love Kills the Monsters is also the title of an upcoming track on the EP. It was the second track I wrote, and as soon as I did, it became obvious the EP needed to be titled after it. The concept really is about loving your demons away, whether they are personal battles or someone else’s. The idea that kindness can soften or solve for our problems is one I wanted to explore. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KcgK5lGq3s9vMNSV6c4Qx What are your plans for the coming months? Well the first single, ‘Call It’ landed on the 12th July, and this single, ‘Mystery and Magic’ dropped on the 23rd August. So next we are launching the EP in full on the 4th October which is very exciting! It is a 7 track EP, so a long EP or short album, whatever way you want to look at it. We will do a full band launch in Melbourne, Australia, early in the new year, once everyone gets over the Christmas crazy period! Do you have any artistic collaboration plans In some of the new material I’m already writing I have some collaborations in mind, but they’re not really at the stage to comment just yet. I’d love to do collabs though! If you’re keen, reach out…! What message would you like to give to your fans? Keep supporting live music, particularly independent artists releasing music. We need you and appreciate you SO much for all that you do. If you can’t make it to a gig, share the music with your friends, and add it to your playlist. That goes so far. Other than that, a big THANK YOU for all your support to date. ‘Call It’ has been really well received and it’s thanks to listeners like YOU! Hopefully ‘Mystery and Magic’ will resonate with you just as much. Finally the joys of listening to independent artists like me are that we are small enough to read your messages and chat with you on our social platforms etc so feel free to reach out and follow along! Mystery and Magic

[day-onsunshine]

🎉✨ BIG NEWS! ✨🎉

Hey everyone! I’m so excited to finally share something super special with you…

🌈👾💫 Welcome to my magical little world — a place where cute meets creepy, silly meets stylish, and everything is made with love, imagination, and a dash of chaos! 💖🧸🕷️

Introducing my brand-new small business:

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A colorful world of handmade toys, ASMR trinkets, stickers, keychains, plushies, kids’ books, and more!

All inspired by:

🪡 Cute poppy colors

🦇 Dark nightmares & mystery

🌮 My Latino roots

🐶 A whole lotta heart

✨ Everything is designed to spark joy, comfort your inner child, and make you say “OMG, I NEED THIS.” 💥

🔮 Tarot-inspired art? Got it.

🎀 DIY charm packs? Yup.

🐾 Puppets, plushies, and pastel chaos? Absolutely.

📦 Launching soon with exclusive, limited handmade pieces — so follow along, support, and share! Every like, comment, or DM means the world. Let’s grow this silly, spooky, sparkly thing together. 🎪💗

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[hashilnisam]

In the depths of darkness, life takes on a unique form. It’s a place where shadows tell stories and silence speaks volumes. Dark life is not about the absence of light but about the presence of mystery and the unknown. It’s where we find resilience, strength, and an unyielding spirit. In the quiet corners of the night, we discover parts of ourselves that the daylight hides. Embrace the dark life, for it holds the secrets of the universe and the whispers of our souls. #DarkLife #EmbraceTheShadows #MysteryAndMagic

[theblueleviathan]

Painting this one was a good cool down for the week:) #visdevartist #procreate #painting #colorkey #floating #mysteryandmagic #artistoninstagram #glowinglights #drawing #digitalart #digitalpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/B6E8IpojxH5/?igshid=1mfh3772bdwsh

[teddijann]

What happened behind these walls?...Only the members know for sure!! #Paintbangor2019 #mysteryandmagic @bangorartsociety (at The Tarratine) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3cGCpKgcXS/?igshid=8mri7ndr1q9n

[sage-boy-blog]

#beyondthisworld

I’m a lightworker. I’m a transgender man. I’m mixed race. I am beautiful -- inside and out. I am barely making it. I also want nothing to do with the world’s current direction thusfar.

I’m thinking it all needs to come crashing down... to change in the blink of an eye.

My whole life I have thought that something was going to upend this world. Maybe it was a premonition. Maybe it was a implanted in my mind, somehow. But I think it has actually always come directly from the Cosmos...

People are tired. I have been tired and vexed by this place as soon as I was aware. It’s not supposed to be this way anymore.

I am better than this.

[highhatcouture]

SOLD like ⚡️ late 1930s turban silhouette hat @ HighHatCouture.com . All interested clients were given a 60 second heads up and tagged on the original post. Thank you! . . . . . . . . . #hats #vintage #hatshop #vintagehatshop #rarefinds #vintagefinds #1930s #late1930shat #amazinghats #millinery #milliner #vintage1930sstyle #1940sstyle #1940shats #1940shat #vintagehatforsale #highhatcouture #vintagehatstyle #OldHollywood #oldhollywoodglam #mysteryandmagic #vintageswag #hataddict #hatcollector #highfashion #couturevintage #hatcollectors #hatsforever #chapeau #chapeaux https://www.instagram.com/p/By3n4tAAA0i/?igshid=fxtp5lpvi232

[short-stories-by-ezra]

🌕 The Carnival Awakens: Part 1 Drops January 23, 2025 🌕

🌕 The red moon rises on January 23, 2025! 🌕 Step into the haunting world of A Forgotten Carnival: The Secrets Beneath the Big Top. Part 1 drops soon — will you uncover the mysteries of the Lune Rouge Carnival? 🎡✨ Read it free

The Lune Rouge Carnival vanished one stormy night in 1959, leaving behind only ruins and whispers of a curse. Now, decades later, Jules Landry is drawn into the Louisiana bayou, where the shadows breathe and secrets linger. In Part 1, journey with Jules as they uncover the eerie remnants of the carnival and confront the haunting melodies of a forgotten world. But nothing in the swamp is as it…

[booklingscrate]

We love this stunning shot by @word_muse38! 😍 The Click Post Win Prompt 4 post will go up in a few hours. 😊 . Regrann from @word_muse38 - These awesome books were part of the March Box of @thebooklingscrate And the badge of A Darker Shade of Magic is sooooooooooo beautiful.. And the red book is my current read Everless which came in the February box😄😃 . Prompt 2 : Books, Badge and Nature. . . Fun fact behind the picture.. I was taking it in my college after classes.. And guess who was gawking at me.. Everyone😂😂(Even our professors) I think people at my college would have realised soon or later that I am mad.. QOTD : Have u had any weird/unforgettable experience while taking pictures?? . . _____________________________________________ #thebooklingscrate #clickpostwin #marchbox #mysteryandmagic #adarkershadeofmagic #chalkman #cjtudor #thetoymakers #robertdinsdale #womaninthewindow #unitedbookstagram #bookfeaturepage #whereareyoureading #bookstagramindia - #regrann https://ift.tt/2GKMZJ2

[highhatcouture]

SOLD like ⚡️ late 1930s turban silhouette hat @ HighHatCouture.com . All interested clients were given a 60 second heads up and tagged on the original post. Thank you! . . . . . . . . . #hats #vintage #hatshop #vintagehatshop #rarefinds #vintagefinds #1930s #late1930shat #amazinghats #millinery #milliner #vintage1930sstyle #1940sstyle #1940shats #1940shat #vintagehatforsale #highhatcouture #vintagehatstyle #OldHollywood #oldhollywoodglam #mysteryandmagic #vintageswag #hataddict #hatcollector #highfashion #couturevintage #hatcollectors #hatsforever #chapeau #chapeaux https://www.instagram.com/p/By3nld2gMwr/?igshid=1h0uoko9b3he0