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Finding The Best Characters In The Concord Beta | GI Live

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Finding The Best Characters In The Concord Beta | GI Live

Concord is in beta this weekend and Alex Van Aken and I decided to jump in, play a few rounds, and figure out which characters we liked from the impressive roster. Together we discovered that Lennox, the hot sauce eating green man seen in the game’s trailer shouts “exploding knife!” when he throws his exploding knife, but he had nothing on It-Z who had a great SMG, the ability to clone herself when she dodges, and teleportation ability making her easily and indisputably the best character in the game. Alex also liked Duchess. You can check out the archive of the full stream below.

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For a while lot more on Concord, which releases on PlayStation 5 and PC August on August 23, head here to read about how it plays like Destiny meets Overwatch.

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Unlocking Success: The Best Use of Facebook Marketing

In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, Facebook remains a powerhouse for businesses seeking to connect with their target audience and drive results. With over 2.8 billion monthly active users, Facebook offers an unparalleled platform for businesses to enhance brand visibility, engage with customers, and boost sales. Here's a comprehensive guide on the best use of Facebook marketing to maximize your business potential:

1. Create a Compelling Business Page:

Your Facebook business page is the digital face of your brand. Ensure it's visually appealing, consistent with your brand identity, and includes essential information such as your business hours,

contact details, and a compelling 'About Us' section. Use high-quality images and a captivating cover photo to make a lasting first impression.

2. Leverage Facebook Ads:

Facebook's robust advertising platform allows businesses to target specific demographics, interests, and behaviors. Invest time in creating eye-catching ad creatives, compelling copy, and a clear call-to-action.

Experiment with different ad formats, such as carousel ads, video ads, and lead ads, to find what resonates best with your audience.

3. Engage with Your Audience:

Social media is all about building relationships. Regularly engage with your audience through comments, messages, and posts. Promptly respond to inquiries, address concerns, and foster a sense of community. Encourage user-generated content by running contests or asking for reviews, turning your audience into brand ambassadors.

4. Utilize Facebook Groups:

Facebook Groups provide a unique opportunity to create a community around your brand or industry. Join relevant groups and participate in discussions, positioning yourself as an authority in your niche. Alternatively, create your own group to foster a sense of belonging among your customers and prospects.

5. Harness the Power of Facebook Analytics:

Facebook Insights offers valuable data on your page performance, audience demographics, and content engagement.

Use these insights to refine your strategy, identify popular content, and optimize your posting schedule. Data-driven decisions are key to a successful Facebook marketing campaign.

6. Optimize for Mobile Users:

A significant portion of Facebook users access the platform on mobile devices. Ensure that your content is mobile-friendly, with concise and visually appealing elements. This includes mobile-optimized ads, responsive landing pages, and a seamless user experience.

7. Implement Facebook Pixel:

Facebook Pixel is a powerful tool that helps you track the actions users take on your website after clicking on your ads. Use this data to measure the effectiveness of your campaigns, retarget website visitors, and optimize for conversions. Facebook Pixel is an invaluable asset for refining your marketing strategy.

8. Run Targeted Contests and Giveaways:

Engage your audience by running contests and giveaways. Encourage participants to like, share, and comment on your posts to increase organic reach. Ensure that the prizes align with your brand and attract your target audience, fostering a positive association with your business.

9. Stay Consistent with Content Strategy:

Consistency is key in maintaining an active and engaged audience. Develop a content calendar and post regularly to keep your audience informed and entertained.

Mix up your content types, including images, videos, articles, and user-generated content, to maintain variety.

10. Test and Iterate:

The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and what works today may not work tomorrow. Continuously test different strategies, analyze results, and iterate based on the feedback and data you receive. This iterative approach will help you stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing consumer behavior.

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Unleashing the Power of Facebook Marketing: Best Strategies for Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, Facebook continues to reign supreme as a powerhouse platform for businesses looking to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, and drive sales.

Crafting an effective Facebook marketing strategy is essential for staying ahead in the competitive online market. Here, we explore the best strategies to make the most of your Facebook marketing efforts.

Create a Compelling Business Page: Facebook Business Page is the foundation of your online presence. Optimize it by providing complete and accurate information, using high-quality visuals, and incorporating your brand's unique personality.

Regularly update your profile and cover photos to keep your page fresh.

Content is King: Develop a content strategy that resonates with your audience. Use a mix of engaging text, eye-catching visuals, and videos. Experiment with different content types to see what works best for your target demographic. Consistency is key, so establish a posting schedule and stick to it.

Leverage Facebook Ads: Facebook's robust advertising platform allows you to reach highly targeted audiences. Utilize Facebook Ads to promote your products or services, boost posts, and drive website traffic.

Experiment with different ad formats, such as carousel ads, video ads, and slideshow ads, to see what generates the best results.

Harness the Power of Video: Video content has become increasingly popular on Facebook. Utilize live videos, tutorials, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and storytelling to engage your audience. Facebook's algorithm often favors video content, leading to higher reach and engagement.

Engage with Your Audience: Actively respond to comments, messages, and reviews on your page. Encourage discussions, ask questions, and run polls to foster a sense of community.

By engaging with your audience, you build trust and loyalty, which can translate into customer retention and advocacy.

Run Contests and Giveaways: Create excitement and boost engagement by running contests and giveaways. Encourage users to like, share, and comment for a chance to win. This not only increases your reach but also creates a buzz around your brand.

Utilize Facebook Analytics: Regularly analyze Facebook Insights to understand the performance of your content and ads. Identify trends, track key metrics, and adjust your strategy accordingly.

This data-driven approach ensures that you're making informed decisions to optimize your Facebook marketing efforts.

Implement Retargeting Strategies: Make use of Facebook Pixel to track website visitors and retarget them with relevant ads. This helps re-engage potential customers who have shown interest in your products or services, increasing the likelihood of conversion.

Collaborate with Influencers: Partnering with influencers can significantly expand your reach.

Identify influencers whose audience aligns with your target demographic and collaborate on sponsored content or promotions.

Stay Updated on Algorithm Changes: Facebook's algorithm evolves, impacting how content is displayed in users' feeds. Stay informed about algorithm changes and adjust your strategy accordingly. Currently, meaningful interactions and quality content are prioritized, so focus on creating content that sparks genuine engagement.

Conclusion:

Mastering Facebook marketing requires a combination of creativity, consistency, and adaptability. By implementing these strategies, you can unlock the full potential of Facebook as a marketing powerhouse, driving brand growth and achieving your business objectives. Keep refining your approach based on data and feedback, and watch as your brand flourishes in the dynamic world of social media marketing.

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DID book Review

DID Book Review

Facts -

Book Title: Pieces of Me by Kate Mclaughlin

Publication date: 2023 (very recent!)

Fiction or Nonfiction: Fiction

Was there a diagnosis of DID? Yes! And very carefully done too

Was the person with DID presented as evil for having DID? Nope!

Major Trigger warning list:

-          Mild sexual scenes/mentions of having sex

-          Mentions of alcohol and vape usage

-          A surprise suicide attempt (ch. 7-8) with descriptions of cutting and blood

-          Lots of time spent in a hospital/psyche ward

-          Loss of autonomy with lotsss of involvement with her family watching over her

-          Non-descriptive incest

-          Locking an alter away

Subjective Review(this is how I felt about it) -

Personal triggering scale from 1 to 10 (1 being not triggering at all, 10 being a badly overwhelming experience that might cause personal harm): 2 with the occasional 4-5(the surprise suicide attempt startled me)

Personal relatability scale from 1 to 10 (1 being unrelatable, 10 being OMG THAT’S ME!): 6

Personal avoidance scale from 1 to 10(1 being eager to get on with it, 10 being impossible to finish): 2, very easy!

My interpretation of the media(Includes spoilers):

The book opens with the main character waking up from a three-day long dissociative fugue state, beside a man she doesn’t quite recognize, but finds she can trust, beside her. Nothing dubious happened, there were no drugs or alcohol involved like she initially assumed (having a history with alcohol abuse and similar fugues). Our main character is sent into a spiral when her new friends address her as Lannie.. But her name’s Dylan.

We find out Dylan’s living a very idyllic life for the most part; her mother’s a semi-famous actress who’s able to give her two children a very comfortable life, including a nice house and letting them both study their respective arts. Dylan’s brother, Mark, is following in his mother’s footsteps into acting. Dylan finds herself to be the black sheep of the family in comparison, struggling with depression, anxiety and BPD all her life. There’s always something amiss with her that doctors haven’t yet figured out, particularly with the memory loss and dissociative tendencies. There’s obviously some tension in the family due to her having so many issues.

With this latest fugue state, it kicks off the search for an answer, any answer, as to why Dylan ends up in these situations. She finds art of hers in all different styles, and the characters she’s been drawing forever seemingly have a presence in her head. Her family and best friend become overbearing in the meanwhile, insisting she can’t be alone anymore, especially in the midst of her blooming romance with the mystery boy she woke up with, Connor. I appreciated that even in the book, Dylan finds it triggering to be so closely watched and loosing her autonomy, because personally that sounds like a nightmare.

After seeing some doctors in the search for something physically wrong with her, Dylan’s best friend suggests Dissociative Identity Disorder. Something she’d seen in youtube videos and did some further research into. She overloads Dylan with information, so she pulls away to process this all..

And wakes up again, this time evidently having attempted suicide in the bathtub.

That’s when the story cracks, and it’s taken from Dylan’s point of view to the other parts, as Dylan floats into the Inner world in a very vivid dream on the cusp of her attempt.

Her inner world is the same house she’d had some dreams of before, loaded with detail and personality that really makes the space her own, inside and out. She has a room of her own there, where she’s introduced to a host(ha) of new characters, like Lannie, Kaz, Dali, Alyss and Scratch. (Scratch being the one who evidently made the attempt on their life)

While in the hospital, Dylan goes through a carousel of parts, especially as her therapist works with her through taking the DES(Is that right? The diagnosis tests, all of em). Dylan is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and she launches herself straight into trying to understand herself with this fresh lens.

She goes quickly into trying to figure out what was The Trauma that did this to her, and everyone around her hedges around the same question. As she switches through her posse of alters, what’s left behind paints(or draws in this case) a pretty clear picture of childhood sexual abuse.. By who? No one knows. Everyone wants to know

After about two weeks or so in the hospital, Dylan comes home and gently eases into a life with DID very quickly, smoothly, easily. She builds relationships with her parts, especially Kaz and Lannie, who hang around often for daily life things. Her family, best friend and boyfriend all accept and love her as she is, even if they don’t always get it. But they try, especially the boyfriend, who studies up on helping his new girlfriend ground. (I thought that was very sweet, R does that for me)

It's decided though that Dylan needs to be monitored through her fugue states, and has very little privacy. This is shown.. As a good thing, now that she’s been diagnosed and all.. (I will expand on my thoughts here in a bit)

Halloween comes, it’s the twin’s birthday. Things are going very well, Dylan’s feeling very close to her system as they’d communicated more and switched out less. Life is on a high! She meets with her father and her little half sister and is able to rule out her father as any potential of having abused her…

And then the Uncle Travis shows up to the party. She just knows in her gut, all at once, that it was because of him.

In an instant, Dylan’s pulled back into the inner world to a movie theatre-like room, where all the Main Parts are gathered there. Monet, the part who greets them there, declares that it’s time to know Everything. So they sit down and watch all the memories together on the screen as a different part, Vincent, takes over the front. All together, they remember all the abuse that took place. (It’s described very vaguely, but there’s enough indication to understand that it’s grooming and repeated sexual abuse that took place with Uncle Travis)

Understandably, Dylan is overwhelmed and stays inside a few days. Lannie takes over. No one but the boyfriend had picked up that it was the uncle that did it yet, so the people around her are confused by the sudden change and kinda nudge for Dylan to come back out as soon as possible and adding pressure onto the “What Happened To You” thing again. With the therapists’ help, Lannie is able to switch back to Dylan and communicate to her mother that she can’t be pressured about telling her trauma.

At a family dinner out and about, Dylan is starting to pick up more and more of what makes her uncle a creep. With some concerning mentions of her little half sister spending time with him, she starts to panic when she sees he sits a little too close for comfort with the little sister, and as a hand touches her shoulder.. Dylan cracks.

Scratch comes out immediately, walks straight over and threatens Travis to keep his hands off and that she knows what he’d done. It’s enough to shake him off, the day is saved. the abuser is confronted.

When they get home from eating out, Dylan sits down her family(minus Travis) and explains that she now knows it’s Uncle Travis that had hurt her, and expresses concern for him to continuing the cycle of abuse with other girls, namely the little sister. Everyone is very accepting very quickly for her accusation of incest, but her father and brother stammer in shock to accept. This is snapped down on pretty quickly, though.

Dylan reports the uncle to the police very easily. Evidently everything is very cleanly taken care of because Uncle Travis is arrested shortly after. He attempts suicide in prison, and Dylan only feels the correct feelings feels no shame or apprehension, because he obviously only attempted it because he got caught.

Dylan has the perfect night with her boyfriend. With some warming up, they have the perfect sex.

Dali(the gatekeeper) and Scratch(Persecutor) relent their now obsolete roles and have a very nice, gentle fusion.

Everyone lives happily ever after in the land of functional multiplicity after a month and a half of being diagnosed!

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This book is a Good book. By that I mean that it’s very very carefully written to be respectful and cleaned up to have the right representation. The kind of book you pat on the head and say “Good book!” like a pet who’s successfully fetched the morning paper. It’s written to be very appropriate without any explicit details especially with the trauma memories, to be good for teens to read. I’m absolutely certain that YA DID books are a good niche for this to fill.

But it’s.. Very.. Very clean for a DID representation.

I think all the details for the diagnosis process and healing are correctly written.. For a character who has all the privileges in the world handed to her. A good, honest family who genuinely loves her. Financial support enough that no medical assistance is barred off from her. A good boyfriend who immediately understands. Communication that goes really fucking well right off the bat, the ability to traverse the inner world very quickly.

An immediate understanding of who did it to her. Confrontation of her abuser and his very squeaky clean arrest. All the Correct Feelings. There’s no fighting back from a family confronting the reality of incestuous abuse. There’s no questioning her own memories or real denial portrayed with Dylan aside from a couple of tiny instances sprinkled in.

This is a good book, I’m sure!! But when I read it, I came away feeling.. like I was the dirty one, someone who wasn’t doing it ‘right’, because my healing is incredibly messy and I don’t have an ounce of support from my family like that. I have all the incorrect, messy feelings that lead me to me wanting my own sexual abuser to confirm that I’m lying and that I’m actually the one who hurt him, and have this massive terror of him facing consequences or being hurt.  

I’m certain that a lot of the limitations to depth were due to a word count and a genre limitation, as well as the author’s inexperience with dissociation.

There’s a lot of leaning into some tropes that leave a slightly bitter taste in my mouth, like the insistence that Dylan is the Host and therefore Most Important Of Them All. The family having such a hands-on approach with how she heals makes my skin crawl(as I’m sure many others would feel, because a majority of childhood trauma survivors come from abusive, controlling families), as if Dylan is no longer trustworthy of her own safety because of her new diagnosis. The slap-on-the-persecutor’s-wrist-for-doing-their-job thing. 

(By the way, I want to add that anyone who needs extra support for having a CDD is completely valid!! I do too! But having the family partake in this just.. aaaaa it feels very scary to me!! Especially since Dylan’s persecutor part is an introject of her own mother, and that’s.. Really not touched upon much at all)

The book is Correct. But it’s also.. I don’t know, it leaves me wondering who it’s written for, with such a sanitized version of DID shown here. I’m sure lots might actually find this book empowering, especially if you relate more to Dylan. It’s also a very very easy read because the triggers are kept thankfully super minimal. Maybe this is the book for you? It might be good for you, or it might be alienating, only you can be the judge of that. It feels more like a curiosity for those without a CDD to read(like the author herself)

What they got Right in my opinion:

-          The research and terms used to describe trauma and dissociation seem all up to date

-          Dylan gets a formal, proper diagnosis with both her therapist anddd a phycologist. (It sounds accurate based on what I’ve heard)

-          Each of the Parts that part-take(hehe) in the book seem fleshed out and very well thought-through. They feel like very believable and real parts with believable attachments to each-other. The writer did really nice on building the relationships

-          I really liked the grounding exercises they used in the book! (I tried the one of thinking of animals for the first 5 letters of the alphabet, it really worked?) The boyfriend using multiple senses to calm her down from overstimulation was really nice(a lottt like what R does,..ahh I miss him so)

-          I liked that Dylan was an artist and had actually been drawing Lannie all her life.

-          Scratch being an introject of her mother and having references to the movie Coraline actually line up pretty well with the age Scratch probably split off from, so I found that a bit sneat

-          I liked that Scratch was the one to call out her abuser to protect her little sister, because Scratch was made of resentment for her mother’s not protecting her.

-          Subtle clues throughout that Dylan has trauma before the diagnosis(aversion to touch, inability to connect to people, past alcohol abuse)

 What they got Wrong in my opinion:

-          The extreme ease to which Dylan accesses the inner world, starts communicating and figuring out her memories within… 2 weeks…?

-          Hardly an ounce of denial, either from Dylan, or any of the characters around her. A lot of people aren’t open to understanding DID like that, or even accepting it as a reason for why the way you are.

-          I almost feel like it’s dangerous to insinuate that you should trust your family with so many details about your disorder. (Driven by DID youtube, I told my mom everything once and I’ve regretted it horribly since. This is a memory disorder!! BE CAREFUL OF WHO YOU TELL!! People take advantage of that!!!!!!)

-          Again, in the case of incest in the family, I highly highly doubt telling the family about it ever goes this smoothly. Especially since this is for teens, who likely still have to live with their families, I worry about the influence of ‘must trust your family with details’ might have (again speaking from experience :’) ) I really would have preferred if Dylan’s safety was a found family thing instead

-          The reporting it to the police and having everything solved extremely easily is just.. Insulting to anyone who’s actually had to go through that. Especially for those of who never could find the safe resolve they deserve :(

-          Blackout switches nearly every switch

-          The many mentions of locking away and punishing Scratch for attempting suicide was really difficult to read.. Especially when this was shown as a net positive

-          Host Is Most Important Part trope

-          Host is the only one who Doesn’t Know Yet trope

-          Everything happening in like 2 months???? Extremely easy healing

-          No conflicting worries or feelings about Travis, just all the Right emotions pretty much right away(hatred, desire for justice, ect)

-          A weird line of thinking about how Dylan Created this, as if she had any choice in splitting.

Would I recommend this to someone with DID to read?:  It’s up to you. In some cases, positive reps with happy endings might be just what you need, so I say go for it! But in other cases, it might fuel denial or feelings of self hatred for not being ‘easy’ like this.

If you choose to read, please keep these two things in your pocket: This story is about someone who’s incredibly privileged, and You are not Broken for not healing in 2 MONTHS

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BAD JOE'S DRDT CH.2 CRIME SOLVING THEORY PART 1

So, I've been viewing and reviewing the videos for DRDT Chapter 2 up until the latest available episode (being 9 at the moment) and I've come across with so much information. Lots of subtle, yet interesting things. Thanks to those, I was able to connect a lot of dots and come up with a theory that just makes so much sense and I'd like to share it with you all. Before I dwelve into it, I'd like to repeat myself by saying that this is MAJOR SPOILERS and in case you wanna try to figure out the mystery by yourself or in case I end up being right with my theory, but you want to get those reveals happen as the videos are uploaded, then I'd definitly recommend all of those concerned people to immediatly stop reading and enjoy the ride that Danganronpa Despair Time has to offer. For those who want all the spoils, then let's do this. It's showtime!

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Step #1 : The sneakiest, but biggest clue

In episode 9, also known as the first part of the 2nd trial, we get to the part where the attempted murder on Ace is revealed (which was definitly bound to happen) and Nico, surprisingly enough, they take the blame. Some of the fans have a split opinion about this, based on what I've noticed. Some say that they're probably covering for someone, or that they attempted to save Ace and so on. I figured I'd take another look back at the crime scene of the attempted murder not only because of this, but also because eventually, we're gonna need to find out how it actually happened back then. It might end up being useful to learn for this chapter, it could definitly be related after all.

But what I end up discovering, I never expected to find a piece of information that can reveal so much about this chapter. I recommend you to watch Chapter 2 Episode 6 to watch the clue I'm referring to.

Let's first watch from 19:41 to 20:31, the part where Teruko is investigating the crime scene in the fitness room. She notices a couple props that we're also able to see. There is however one prop that's shown on the crime scene, but not mentioned by Teruko.

The roll of tape! The very same tape that Ace's killer used to stick the wire to the fan, which is also most likely the same tape Arei's killer used to put it on the bars of the carousel (IT'S SPINNY THING!!!).

Wow, you found the roll of tape! Why does that matter?

You'll see very shortly. But first, take a good hard look on where the roll of tape is positioned. Now, play the video at 20:31 and pay attention to the speech bubble. The bottom part of the crime scene is harder to see now that it's darker, but it's still transparent enough. At 20:37, you can still see the roll of tape barely. At 20:39, it moves Teruko's sprite, so the tape is hidden behind her. At 20:49, for a brief moment, the roll of tape is still barely visible. But then at 20:50, Ace wakes up. (dum dum DUM, he's not actually dead!) Nevermind him though. Here comes the most important part. 20:54...

The roll of tape is gone!

Wait, I don't understand... what does that mean?!

It's eitheir an error made by the creator, which quite honestly, there's absolutely no shot that this is the case for the simple reason that this is a background that the creator made. There's no way a prop that's part of the background can suddenly disappear unless they made another background, but without the tape. Why would they decide to change backgrounds at that specific moment?

So if it's not that, then that only means one thing : one of these three took the roll of tape!

No! That's ridiculous! It can't be!

You better believe it because thanks to this huge hint, it narrows down the list of suspects by a lot as to who murdered Arei. Let's not forget... we already established that this tape was used at the playground, the real crime scene and that based on the narrative, there exists no other roll of tape of that kind due to two factors : MonoTV cleaning up the fitness room (Episode 6-7) and Rose confirmed that there used to have tape in the fitness room (Episode 7). So now, only one of these three could've done it : Ace, Teruko, Eden.

There's no way the blackened could be Ace!

You're right. It's actually impossible. He's been nearly killed, he's wounded and his mind is set on anything else but murdering Arei. Also, no offense to Ace, but I don't think he has the smarts to pull this kind of murder scheme. Even if he did, we'd have to worry about him leaving blood traces on the roll of tape. The odds of that happening seem fairly high, but there's no blood sighted on any of that tape, so... He's out.

There's no way the blackened could be Teruko!

You're right. It wouldn't make sense. She is the protag, so it's be very weird to see her go so soon. Not only that, but unless it's for self defense, she literally has no motive to kill any of the cast at the moment. Remember, she's the only one who's totally fine with not escaping this killing game, just living here. So she's out. There's no way the blackened could be Eden!

... heh! Are you sure about that? Are you thinking this because this is one of your favorite characters or because deep down, you know that she's very kind and wouldn't hurt a fly?

Well... sorry for breaking the news, but disregarding the fact that she's the remaining valid suspect out of them three, she definitly has the motive and skills to pull it off. But putting that aside for now, take a look at this.

This was a couple seconds before Ace woke up and the roll of tape disappeared. This definitly shows the possibility that she could've taken the roll of tape as she was investigating. And we all missed it because of this explosive distraction : Ace waking up, shouting. When he shouted, he also pushed Eden which could've been the perfect moment for her to take the roll of tape without anyone else noticing.

That's right, ladies and gentlemen! I accuse Eden of being the blackened!

Nooo! Why eden?! I don't want to believe it! She had no reason to kill Arei!

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Step #2 : The simple, yet heartbreaking motive

That reminds me, let's talk a bit about one of the most popular topics this chapter in this community!

I've seen so many people come up with ideas as to which secret it belongs to who, especially since some of them could potentially be pretty incriminating in regards to the murder this chapter. Maybe some of these motives could play a part this chapter, but it's very hard to tell as we don't have a lot of information on that end aside from the motives we already know who it belongs to, but aren't related to the crime.

And it's true that cause of that, there's been a considerable amount of arguing going on between the cast, which could've resulted in a murder. But otherwise, for the time being, I would like to claim the following...

None of these motives in itself have anything to do with the murder of Arei and the attempted murder on Ace. This is just a giant distraction, a red herring to throw us off track on what actually happened. We don't need to know everyone's motive to solve the murder mystery.

While it is fun to theorize who could be the secret murderer, who's the manipulator or who's the main cause behind the killing game. I think that until proven otherwise, they're unrelated to the crimes this chapter, but will play a major role in the future chapters. Why would Eden commit murder then?

Let me ask you a question. Aside from their names starting with the letter A, what does Ace and Arei have in common?

Why does that matters? The culprit for Ace's attempted murder is-

Nevermind that for now. Focus on what they both have in common. One of the main reasons why there was so much arguing happening this chapter. That's right! They're both bullies! Ace's quite the bully, especially towards Nico (which we learn in the later chapters why that was the case). He was often causing a ruckus in the dining hall. It was not pleasant for anyone. Granted, Ace didn't really bully Eden much, but that's not the same case for Arei. Arei was pretty mean to Eden, even back to chapter 1. But chapter 2 was when she was pretty nasty. Back on chapter 2, episode 5, Arei bullied the crap out of Eden to the point where she exited the playground, crying. Here's a video for reference, as a reminder. (I recommend watching the vid of chapter 2, episode 5 from the beginning to 3:40)

Granted, later on, we learn that she did it to make Eden stronger, so that she doesn't become an easy prey in the future. She didn't really enjoy making her cry, she was just trying to help in her own way. Unfortunatly, Eden didn't really get to hear that as she was probably already far gone by then.

She heard something else however right after Eden left the playground.

Even though she was not in the playground, Eden most likely heard it : Arei being evil, a bully who only wishes misery on others. And that's pretty much the moment where Eden had enough. She snapped. That. was the motive behind it all. The cataclysm that broke this kind person's mind.

Hold on! That can't be right! There's no way she heard that!

Nope, that's wrong! We already have some proof that she could've easily hear it. There was the interaction between Ace, Levi and Teruko in episode 2. When Ace left the fitness room, Toruko talked crap about him, then Ace came back running, shouting and whining that he heard all of that. Then there's this!

The suspect herself claims that these walls aren't soundproof, so she is very well aware that things can be easily heard through the walls. So there you have it! The reason why she did it : to get rid of the bullies once and for all. Now then, let's talk about another big thing that caused some conflicts with the problem solving.

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Step #3 : Connections on the murder attempt

The mystery of the attempted murder on Ace is actually pretty interesting. There's a lot of likely different scenarios that could explain what happened in here. Most seem to conclude that culprit behind each of these crimes is not the same person. But what if I were to tell that it's actually the opposite?

That's right! I'm claiming that Eden planned and carried out both crimes at the same night without any accomplices!

But that's ridiculous! On Ace's attempted murder, Teruko found wires. The only person who could have that is Hu! She has wires according to the weapon list. So Hu is definitly involved!

Initially, I thought the same thing. Hu seemed incredibly suspicious because of that discovery.

But we've all been had! It was a ruse and sneaky trick by the creator by making us believe that it was her because of the glaring hint. But it's actually another red herring.

Aside from the computer lab, there is actually another source where the culprit could've gotten their hands on wires, but it's very subtle : the clocks.

The... clocks?

That's right! The very same clocks that Eden wanted to use to decorate as an activity with Teruko. It kinda suggests that she must've taken them. It's possible since the activity was cancelled because of the bullying. And inside those clocks, they contain wires... I think...

Not something I'm entirely sure of. But based on some research and some chat with a friend. The thing on the top right is copper wire. So Eden might've dismantle that clock with her tools and expertise and unrolled that wire. I gotta admit... I'm not quite knowledge about clocks, so there might be some misinformation. But I tried looking as much as I could and from what I gathered, most of the analog clocks have this kind of clock mechanism inside. So that seems pretty plausible, but feel free to correct me on anything related to the inside of clocks. Anyways, that's how Eden managed to get the murder weapon for Ace. In other words, Hu has nothing to do with the murder scheme on Ace.

But what about Nico? Why were they at the crime scene? Were they trying to save Ace? Were they helping Eden as an accomplice? Why don't they deny the accusations on episode 9?

There are a couple theories that could explain it, but I have one that makes the most logical sense.

Nico wanted to kill Ace for pretty much the same reason as Eden : To stop the bullying for good. Back in episode 6, it showed that they had the intent on killing Ace.

And that night, Nico was actually about to commit such crime, except that they were not as prepared as Eden. They were a tad late to, because at the time, Eden caught Ace off guard and brought him into the fitness room (something I'll explain later).

So Nico desperatly tried to look for Ace, get their revenge for the bullying. And because of that bloodlust, Nico's mind was probably hazy, not quite clear.

Then they found Ace in the fitness room, about to get murdered by whatever inventive trap Eden pulled. After that, I'm not sure what happened, but Nico broke the death trap somehow for whatever reason.

That's when Teruko and Eden discovers the crime scene and at that moment. Nico comes back to reality and looks at the situation they're in. At the time, they didn't know Ace wasn't dead, so Nico legit thought they killed him. So they panicked, they got stressed, they felt guilty and ran away.

That way, it would explain the reasoning behind their whole behavior and why Nico thinks they're responsible for the murder attempt.

But hold on! There's no way she could've done both of these crimes by herself and there's nothing that shows that they're related.

There's actually some similarities between both crimes.

For starters, they both use rather complex murder methods. Upon closer look, it looks like both of these seem to have some kind of mechanism involved which gives another reason to suspect Eden considering her ultimate talent. She works on things that has mechanisms, so it's nothing new for her.

Secondly, the state of both victims. No I don't mean Ace's neck being cut and Arei's neck being snapped. I'm referring to what else there was to learn about their bodies. Disregarding the red marks on Arei's wrists, we, as viewers, learned that there's no other kinds of injuries involved.

Meaning that they didn't get knocked unconscious with a blunt weapon of some kind. There is only one reason we learned that they might've fallen unconscious against their will : Rose's missing turpentine. Once again, not something I'm an expert at, but I'm guessing it must've been used kind of like chloroform, right?

Considering that it's Rose's custom weapon, it probably exists only one of these. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that the culprit used it on both victims.

Come on now, that's impossible! There's no way she could've caught two people off guard!

Nope, that's wrong! We actually have proof that Eden is more than capable to pull it off.

As you can see, she was able to sneak on Teruko. So she could've done the same on both Ace and Arei. This is undeniable proof!

But wait, if she snuck on both of them, then that means...

That's right! Not only did she actually intend on commiting a double murder, Eden also planned on doing both at the very same night!

Bull****! It's impossible!

Oh, but it is possible! Why else would she pick the roll of tape after the investigation on Ace's attempted murder? There's also a lot more to this than just this fact.

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Step #4 : The requirements to kill Arei

So ever since Arei's bullying, Eden did a lot of planning and preparations. Like a whole lot! It's actually quite impressive! Once you find some hard proof and then connect a bunch of dots, you get to uncover quite a considerable amount of information on what's behind the culprit's mind. Right now, I'm here to lay it out all for you to learn as well.

Before she captures both victims, there was some preparation work needed. There's some that we already know. Stealing Rose's turpentine which is easily doable by anyone as Rose tends to be easily distracted. Grabbing Arei's rope which could've been grabbed by anyone as Arei discarded it, so monoTV put it in some kind of storage. Obtaining wire from dismantled clocks, I've already discussed this earlier, so this is obviously something she would do in advance.

And then there are some more subtle prep work involved. That rope... she had to set it up somewhere first before pulling off the whole murder scheme. But for that, she first needed to go to the movie screening room. The culprit needed to place the rope in a specific spot to put her plan in motion and it was somewhere through that room.

Here is some proof showing that the movie screening room and the playground are connected.

The culprit must've placed the rope on one of these metal thingy (I don't know the proper term) so that the rope would dangle on both sides, most likely reaching (or almost reaching) the floor of the playground. This was most likely set up at night, to not get caught.

That can't be right! I don't think Eden is strong enough to punch through walls and besides, we saw the movie screening room. There was nothing suggesting that the walls have been damaged!

That's right! There is no signs of punching into the walls or any kinds of damage at those walls. The culprit used her smarts and skills to get what she needed.

She used her tools to open a panel of some kind. Wanna know what's the best part? We have proof of that being possible and it's actually way back in Chapter 1, Episode 1.

As you saw on Eden's sprite, she definitly has tools. Even her custom weapon is a tool : the wrench! Granted, I doubt you could open this panel with a wrench, but maybe she needed it elsewhere, who knows?

To further confirm this rope setup, we also have more proof suggesting this possibility. It's back on Chapter 2, Episode 8.

The culprit must've moved one of these tube lights by accident and was unable to place it back for whatever reason. Or maybe they simply broke it. Eitheir way, this proves that my theory with the rope works.

Okay... then what?

Then it was time to go for the offensive! At nighttime, she probably baited Ace and Arei at different times through whatever means, then snuck up on them and get them unconscious with a cloth full of turpentine.

Next up, Eden placed Ace in the fitness and then she placed Arei's body eitheir at the playground or hidden in the changing room within the dress-up room. It couldn't have been the relaxation room since it was closed at nighttime nor could it be the fitness room since this was the death room for Ace.

The culprit definitly set up the death trap for Ace first because of the discovery of the roll of tape that I've shared with you all at the beginning. This discovery means that Eden took the tape to use it in the playground after setting up the murder on Ace. What was the actual death trap at the fitness room though? To be honest... I'm not quite sure yet. It must be involved with all the stuff that Teruko found during her investigation, especially the broom and stepstool since they're not from the fitness room originally.

I can't quite picture yet how the whole mechanism was designed, but at the very least, we know that it involved the fan and the wires. The wires was most likely around his neck while the fan was continuously rotating. I think that's what matters the most, at least. I'll let you guys know if I can figure out how the whole thing works.

Alright, you got the murder scheme on Ace sort of figured out. But there's no way you can figure out the one for Arei!

Heh! Think again! I have a fairly good idea on how that murder scheme works.

Although... I'll be honest... this is not quite originally my idea. I'm pretty sure I heard of this theory somewhere eitheir on tumblr or youtube, but it involves a quantity of props and the seasaw. So whoever that was, thank you!

Regarding the prepping time? She also gathered more, but it could've been done during the night of the murder. We have the water jugs,

a bunch of clothes,

and we have the roll of tape that Eden picked to do this! (And something else, but I'll get back to it later)

But what about the dead fishes?! Why are they here?!

I'll get back to it later. For now, don't worry too much about them.

Now then, here's how the culprit did it.

She attached the rope at the base of the carousel so that the rope would be pulled as she would turn it.

She rolled the bars of the carousel with the same tape so that the bars wouldn't be slippery as she rotates the carousel

On the other side of that rope, she attached the two jugs of water to it.

She readjusted the rope's positioning to make sure that the jugs of water would land on one side of the seasaw.

She surrounds the jugs with clothes to increase the odds of hitting the target.

She places Arei's alive, but unconscious body on the other side of that seasaw (mostly the neck) while probably attaching the wrists to the ground with the remaining tape to make sure she doesn't move too much.

She rotates the carousel, pulling the jugs upwards.

As she reaches the maximum height, she would release the carousel and let gravity do its work.

BAM! Arei's neck gets snapped and she dies.

Then following this, a few other things happen : the rope goes through the handle of the jugs from impact, the rope probably gets snapped in two from the impact as well, the clothes get wet from the spilled water (from the jugs) and the ground gets damaged from the corpse's sudden movement because of the impact of the murder.

Here is the proof to confirm this.

Another thing to note which could further explain why Eden is the culprit. I believe there was another use for surrounding the jugs with clothes. She wanted to add a "silencer" to her murder weapon.

In other words, because Eden knew that the walls aren't sound proof, she wanted to commit the murder as quietly as possible, to make sure no one else hears it.

After the murder, she had a few remaining things to do :

She used the first half of the rope to make it look like Arei has been hanged at the swing set.

She used the other half of the rope to "hide" it under the carousel

She grabbed the empty jugs, the two pieces of tape used to hold the victim's wrists and the ball of clothes.

She threw away the pieces of tape and the empty jugs in the trash can.

She hid the ball of clothes somewhere in the dress-up room.

And that, ladies and gentlemen is how she got away with almost a double murder and pulled it off in a single night.

But when did she pull off Arei's murder? She was with Teruko since the encounter at the dress-up room up until Ace arguing close by the students' rooms.

It should be pretty easy by now. She did it right after everyone went back to their rooms. That's when she went back to 2F to resume her murder scheme.

But that whole plan creates a contradiction with this and that!!! Without an accomplice even! It's impossible!

Don't worry, I do have a valid explanation to most of what seem like an issue and it actually makes sense.

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Step #5 : The finishing touches

Alright, let's tackle what seems like the biggest issue.

We definitly saw Arei alive the following day. So your time is murder is invalid!

No, that's wrong! You probably mean this, right?

Sorry to disappoint, but that's not Arei. That's actually Eden disguised as Arei.

How is that possible? She looks nothing like Arei!

No, but with a couple preparations and props, you can definitly put on proper disguise. I have two pieces of evidence that proves that this is possible and logical.

The dress-up room in itself is proof enough. Eden could've taken a copy of Arei's uniform in here, there's a wig that looks like Arei's hair and most importantly... Do you see the pink, heart shaped box on the brown desk? That looks like a make-up kit, doesn't it? So Eden could've easily make herself look like Arei with this.

As for the glove, I'm pretty sure that's the only reason why Arei's corpse doesn't have her glove anymore. The culprit was forced to take it from the corpse to fully complete the disguise.

But there's a bunch of people who saw Arei at lunchtime!

Yeah, but did they really pay attention to her at the time? Weren't they distracted by Ace whining on high noon?

What about Teruko? She cleared stared at Arei during lunchtime, so she should've noticed if it wasn't her.

Nope, that's wrong! We have proof explaining this issue.

When Veronika was telling Teruko that the character in a certain movie she watched looked like Teruko. Teruko would deny it by saying that the character's hair and eyes aren't the same colors.

So Veronika then concludes that she might be face blind. Being unable to recognize someone from their facial appearance.

It's not quite confirmed that she has prosopagnosia, but it's highly suggestive. Therefore, because our pov is practically the same as Teruko's, what we saw is what Teruko thought was Arei standing there at lunchtime when it was actually Eden disguised.

Both the lack of words from "Arei" during lunchtime and the fact that we don't see Eden's actual sprite in the dining room proves that this theory is possible.

On episode 7, Teruko, Whit and Eden were the first three to discover the body, yet the BDA bell made a sound. That proves she's not the culprit!

Nope, that doesn't prove anything. In fact, that's just another sneaky that the creator pulled on us.

Let's think of this differently. If we follow the logic that Eden is the guaranteed killer, then you have to ask yourself : why did it still ring?

From what we've witnessed...

She says this line right before Teruko opens the doors to the playground. Why would she say that suspicious line?

Was she nervous? Was she scared of something? She was actually scared of something that could've happened : the BDA not ringing.

If it didn't ring, it would've been game over for Eden. It would've narrowed down the list of suspects by a lot. She was afraid that this outcome would happen. Why? Because she thought that no one else discovered the corpse before them.

Yet, it did. Meaning that something unexpected, which worked in Eden's favor, happened : someone else discovered the body.

So now, we have to ask ourselves the next question : who discovered the body first?

We probably have a couple candidates suitable for this, but we have one specific individual who fits the criterias better than anyone else. Someone who's been acting suspicious since after lunch time. Someone that would fill in the few holes in my theory. That's right! The first person who discovered Arei's body is David.

What about the dead fishes?

Good thing that this is being brought up because the person responsible for placing those dead fishes all over the playground is actually David himself!

What? You don't believe me? Alright, let's go through each event from David's pov. Starting from lunch time (after the attempted murder on Ace) to evening.

He's eitheir looking for Arei after lunchtime or he's just roaming around the place for whatever reason.

He finds Arei's body sometime before late evening. He probably has a lot of negative emotions flowing through him.

But most importantly, he is confused, yet determined about one thing : "Why is she dead so soon? I saw her at lunch time, so she must've been dead sometime between then and now!"

He goes to the kitchen. Eitheir to spend some time alone, away from the corpse to think about this or because he was looking for something in the kitchen. Something like a knife maybe? You know... for revenge's sake. (This is definitly possibly because when David met Teruko, Charles and Whit, he didn't expect them to be there so late) and doesn't wanna join their late dinner because he's not in the mood.

After whit's suggestion, he goes to the relaxation room.

Upon taking some time to decompress and focus, he thinks of some facts he learned about the school's features. Like the fact that there are fans in the playground that can dry up wet stuff pretty fast and the fact the doors of the relaxation room are closed and locked during night time.

That's when he comes up with a plan : he takes the fishes in the relaxation room and places them in the playground.

That way, it'll help pinpoint more accurately the time of death of Arei and possibly find the culprit who doesn't have an alibi within that timeframe.

Unfortunatly for him, even though he was trying to help, that plan of his is actually gonna mess up the group for quite a while. Because as we know, the actual time of death was the night before the day he discovered the body first.

How did he catch those fishes?

Well... good question. I guess I may be slightly off with the ball of clothes theory that it's been used for the seasaw mechanism.

It's possible that it might've been used by David to catch fish more easily. Or... maybe the ball of clothes was used by both Eden and David. Yet another possibility.

Whichever is the case, there's probably an easy explanation for this.

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And there you have it! That's my whole theory about chapter 2. The whodunnit, the howdunnit and the whydunnit.

There are probably some other wacky, slightly valid theories that could work with someone else than Eden as the culprit. But personally, I feel like this is the theory that makes the most sense within the danganronpa theme, within the narrative, within all the hints we've been given. It almost feels like the creator is whispering to us that this is the way.

But hey, chapter 2 is not over yet. There is still quite things that has yet to be revealed. Heck, I never even mentioned the ripped up message in the trash can. Mostly because I don't to do with it since it's kinda missing clues. But maybe it will be connected with Eden's murder subtly, or maybe it'll be something entirely different. We'll see.

Until then, looking forward to see what's gonna happen in chapter 2 episode 10. Will I be right? Will I be dead wrong? Will I encounter a few errors where I'm gonna have to revise my theory? Only time will tell.

Thank you for the curious people who took the leap of faith to read this from the beginning to the end. I hope you had a good time. If I missed anything, feel free to let me know!

[iamlearningseries]

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December 3rd, 2023

Review of the day:

Gratitude log.

I invested time with loved ones.

Last month I had written some goals, and today I updated them and wrote a clearer and more personalized version of them :).

I finished doing my homework and already sent it (hooray!).

I read another chapter of the book I am reading (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix).

I started watching the video of a class I accidentally missed due to a confusion with the schedule.

I honestly didn't want to do anything related to my homework today, but writing this post made me want to finish it today instead of leaving it for tomorrow. And I was lucky because before sending it I realized that the deadline was sooner than with the other homeworks, so phew! :].

In regards to the video, I'm 14minutes in and it's kinda interesting (although a bit boring ngl, especially because it's a very long video). Wish me luck and motivation so I can finish it please! hahah

Overall, it's been a good day <3.

Currently listening to: Carousel - 5 Seconds of Summer

[danortizdigital]

Creative Review 06

Here's a quick look back at the Creative happenings and hot topics of the week.

#CreativeReview is a one-stop cheat sheet of everything that happened this week in the digital media world - it's a weekly summary for creatives, written by creatives and it’s a free/quick read with no registration and we won't add you to some annoying list that's impossible to unsubscribe to promise.

Trailer Beat

Apple TV+; June 28

Idris Elba, Archie Punjabi

Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and as authorities on the ground scramble for answers.

Sony Pictures, In theaters June 23

Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Feldman, Matthew Broderick

Maddie (Lawrence) thinks she’s found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to "date" their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out. She has one summer to make him a man or lose it all.

Warner Bros. Pictures, In theaters December 25

Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, H.E.R., Fantasia Barrino

A remake of the classic film showcasing the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.

Social Media Tips & Resources

Brandy Johnson breaks down some helpful social media tips this week:

How to Find your target audience and enhance your social media strategy on Instagram

Understanding Instagram's Algorithm for Beginners

Instagram's algorithm is pivotal in determining what content users see on their feeds. It constantly evolves to provide a personalized and engaging experience for individuals.

👉Here's an analysis of Instagram's algorithm and its key components:

✅Engagement: The algorithm prioritizes content that generates high levels of engagement, such as likes, comments, saves, and shares.

✅Relevance: It analyzes post engagement, search history, and user interactions to understand preferences and deliver personalized content.

✅Relationships: The algorithm prioritizes content from accounts that a user frequently engages with, including posts from friends, family, and accounts they interact with regularly.

✅Recency: Instagram aims to provide users with the most recent posts to keep them up to date with the latest content.

✅Usage: The algorithm considers how often a user opens the app, the duration of their sessions, and the types of content they engage with.

✅Following: The algorithm considers the accounts users follow and their content. If a user follows accounts with similar content themes, Instagram is more likely to show them related posts.

✅Explore Page: The Explore page, powered by the algorithm, offers personalized recommendations to users based on their interests and interactions. It showcases content from accounts that users may not follow but align with their preferences.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔥Focus on creating engaging content that sparks conversations and encourages interactions from your audience.

🔥Nurture relationships with your followers by engaging with their content and responding to comments.

🔥Post consistently to maintain a presence and increase the chances of your content being seen.

🔥Use relevant hashtags to expand your reach and connect with users interested in your niche.

🔥Experiment with different content formats, such as videos, Stories, and carousels, to keep your audience engaged.

🔥Monitor your analytics to gain insights into what types of content perform best and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Creative Showcase

Abu Dhabi: One Summer Isn't Enough

As the Emirate states recover from a COVID-influenced downturn in tourism, it’s intriguing to see how Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is positioning the UAE’s capital city.

DCT is achieving this positioning through its “One Summer Isn’t Enough” campaign. The seasonal campaign has launched across 12 markets under the Experience Abu Dhabi destination brand, with a series of vibrant and light-hearted spots that showcase Abu Dhabi as the best place to experience summer highlighting a diverse range of indoor experiences, unmissable events, and unbeatable summer offers, and the emirate’s wide range of indoor attractions will ensure that visitors stay cool and comfortable.

Liquid Death: Recycled Plastic Surgery Center

Ozempic Queen or Buccal Fat Removal? Regardless of how you identify, Liquid Death is clearly playing into the beauty trends of the moment by focusing their latest campaign on plastic recycling, or rather, Plastic Surgery Recycling in a new spot starring Whitney Cummings.

Most recycling facilities send our plastic to landfills or oceans because it’s not actually profitable to recycle. So what should we do with all of this plastic trash? Introducing the Liquid Death Recycled Plastic Surgery Center. A revolutionary new approach to useless plastic garbage.

Learn more at: http://liquiddeath.com/plasticsurgery

McDonald’s “Sí Pica o No Pica”

McDonald’s is asking Gen Z fans “Sí Pica o No Pica” with its newest Spicy Menu campaign helmed by Colombian American director Victoria Rivera and produced by SLMBR PRTY in collaboration with Alma.

Rivera’s approach captured the candid opinions and reactions of a diverse cast of Gen Z friends as they try out the McSpicy sandwiches and Chicken McNuggets® in various environments.

The free-flowing conversations among the friends provide honest and unscripted reactions to the level of spiciness, with ad-libs in Spanglish polling their friends for their opinions on the spice level.

Goody: A different sauce for every artist صلصة غير لكل فنان

In food brand Goody’s latest campaign, pasta is their canvas, in which consumers can express themselves to come out with a masterpiece/painting.

Goody will accompany passionate foodies with a rich range of pasta sauces to help them shine, and add a sprinkle to their Artistic masterpieces, each carrying an artistic story of their own.

Don’t Eat the Homies: Nature is a runway

Birkman Agency took the concept of an ordinary runway and flipped it on its head to promote the athletic brand, Don’t Eat the Homies, by embracing the wild and untamed beauty of the great outdoors. Birkman & team hit the trails armed with a treadmill, models ready to strut their stuff, and a whole lot of 80s spirit.

Heineken Champions Cup Final Arrivals Billboard

Heineken helped a Leinster superfan send a message to Stade Rochelais ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup Final in Dublin.

Heineken believes the bigger the rivalry, the better the rugby. That’s never been truer than this weekend as Leinster Rugby took on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final of the Heineken® Champions Cup in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

After losing to La Rochelle in the final last year, Leinster will be doing everything in their power to get the win and secure their fifth Heineken Cup. And so will their fans, it seems.

Heineken Ireland made superfan Colin Fennessy’s dream come true by helping him paint his cheeky message to La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O’Gara (or ROG as he’s known locally) at scale in Ballyboughal Airfield, located right next to Dublin airport.

“Never too late to turn the plane around, ROG!” is big enough to be read from 30,000 ft and will be visible to all planes flying into Dublin on the La Rochelle flight path this weekend.

The message from Colin was picked up as part of Heineken’s Love Rivalry campaign where fans were invited to send cheeky voice messages to the opposing team on match day.

The mammoth message measures 15M X 10M and was created with *eco-friendly paint. The message is designed to be the first thing rugby fans see on their approach to Dublin City.

LeBron James x Taco Bell: Taco Tuesday

The trademark on the phrase “Taco Tuesday” is really burning Taco Bell and LeBron James’ burritos. Now, the two have joined forces to combat the interdict on the use of the moniker in marketing material.

In a new ad, LeBron James laments being bleeped in a candid vertical video where he shouts, “It’s Taco Tuesday!” as he continues to be bleeped throughout the ad—but he’s grateful Taco Bell is doing something about it.

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What is Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing involves using social media platforms to promote products, services, or content. It encompasses various strategies such as creating and sharing engaging content, interacting with followers, running advertisements, and analyzing data to optimize performance.

The goal is to increase brand awareness, drive traffic, generate leads, and ultimately boost sales or achieve other business objectives. Successful social media marketing requires understanding your target audience, choosing the right platforms, crafting compelling content, and engaging with users authentically.

Social media marketing (SMM) encompasses various types of strategies and approaches to engage with audiences and achieve marketing goals.

Some common types of social media marketing include:

Content Marketing: Creating and sharing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience. This can include blog posts, articles, videos, infographics, and more.

Social Media Advertising: Paid advertising on social media platforms to promote products, services, or content. This includes sponsored posts, display ads, video ads, and carousel ads.

Influencer Marketing: Collaborating with influencers, individuals with a large and engaged following on social media, to promote products or services. This can involve sponsored content, product reviews, or endorsements.

Community Engagement: Building and nurturing online communities around a brand or product. This involves interacting with followers, responding to comments and messages, and fostering discussions.

Social Media Contests and Giveaways: Hosting contests, giveaways, or challenges to encourage user participation and engagement. This can help increase brand visibility and generate user-generated content.

Social Listening: Monitoring social media channels for mentions of your brand, products, competitors, or industry trends. This helps gather insights, manage reputation, and identify opportunities for engagement.

Customer Service and Support: Using social media platforms as a channel for customer service and support. This involves addressing customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback in a timely and helpful manner.

Social Media Analytics and Insights: Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics and data to track the effectiveness of social media marketing efforts. This includes measuring reach, engagement, conversions, and ROI to optimize strategies.

These are just a few examples of the types of social media marketing strategies that businesses and marketers employ to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, and achieve their marketing objectives.

The most effective approach often depends on the specific goals, target audience, and resources available to the organization.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, April 30

Riley: You're melting. Dawn: Oh, um ... guess I'm not hungry. Riley: Maybe I'm not making this any better. Dawn: No, I just ... this is better. I had my tenth birthday party here. Riley: Really? Dawn: Mm-hmm. We'd just moved to Sunnydale, and ... Mum rented the carousel for an entire hour for just me and my friends. Except I hadn't made any friends yet, so ... it was just me and Mum and Buffy riding it by ourselves, over and over and over again... for the whole hour, just so Mum felt like we'd gotten our money's worth. She's ... she's not gonna get better, is she? Riley: Absolutely she will. Summers women are tough.

~~Buffy Season 5 Episode #86: "Shadow"~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Drifting Away (Buffy, Dawn, T) by veronyxk84

How Soon is Now? (Buffy/Willow, T) by Xyex

Just Another Day (Buffy/Spike, T) by LiraelClayr007

round and round on a loop (Drusilla, T) by theirwolf

People Always Leave (Они всегда уходят) (Dennis, Wesley, unrated) by holy_paw

Во имя веры (Nox, unrated) by holy_paw

После дождя (Connor, unrated) by holy_paw

Рабыня (Justine, Wesley, unrated) by holy_paw

Венок маргариток (Spike/Wesley, M) by holy_paw

One Last Look Around by Mouselafay

Communication (Jenny/Giles, G) by RachaelJurassic

Sacrifice Ch. 1/7 (Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)

[Chaptered Fiction]

The Eternal City Ch. 1/4 (Buffy/Spike/Angel, E) by reader304

Entropy Ch. 1/? (Buffy/Spike, unrated) by Enigmatist

We Could Be Kings Ch. 1-2/? (Spike/Andrew, M) by Laqt15

An Impossible Task Ch. 1-3/? (Spike/Andrew, T) by Laqt15

I hate the way Ch. 3/? (Buffy/Giles, E) by DancingAngel0013

Catching Heat Ch. 6/? (Buffy/Tara, E) by mabus101

Recommencer Ch. 10/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by FridayQueen

hit rewind CH. 52/? (Buffy/Spike, M) by untiljanuary

You’re my always Ch. 10/10 COMPLETE (Willow/Tara, T) by Shipper_wlw

If We Could Freeze Time Ch. 34/64 (Buffy/Spike, E) by cosplayermadness

A Different Path Ch. 11/? by Anaxilea

Early One Morning , Chapter 37 (Buffy/Spike, E) by all choseny

The Neighbor's Point of View, Chapter 101 (Buffy/Spike, G) by the_big_bad

A Ripple In Time, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by CheekyKitten

Centerfold, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, E) by MissLuci, Passion4Spike

Secret Obsession, Chapter 14 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Maxine Eden

I'll Walk in Your Shoes, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, T) by To Be Hers

Au-delà de l'objectif de la caméra Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Miss Kitty

The Best Laid Plans, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by EllieRose101

So I Behold Them Not, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Lady Emma

A Second Chance- Their Story, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Loup Noir

The Watcher, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, E) by In Mortal

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork:https://isevery0nehereverystoned.tumblr.com/post/749215220529037312/drusilla-my-sweet by isevery0nehereverystoned

Artwork:Giles & Dark WIllow by pzyii

Zines:Buffy zines I’ve made so far by ghoulierstudio

Video: Buffy Summers | I Can Do It With a Broken Heart by pjo edits

Video: Darla/Buffy | Running Up That Hill (Angel/BTVS) by kararias

Playlist: somewhere over the rainbow - a lorne playlist by sonnywithachanceofrollins

[Reviews & Recaps]

Mothman’s Buffy rewatch: Season 3, episodes 3 and 4, “Beauty and the Beasts” and “Homecoming” by mothmans-wedding-photographer

[Fandom Discussions]

3 Weeks 4 Dreamwidth — Community Rec for BtVS/Spuffy Fans by veronyxk84

My Content — April Updates by veronyxk84

Spent my workday thinking about an AU of Angel season 3 by halyasgirl

Angel S4E5 by conscious-overflow

gonna be honest with you guys i’ve had enough of angel. but i’m gonna keep watching it by momsforroadhead

like sorry but if you’re talking gethan vs. dangel divorce energy… by moistvonlipwig

Top 5 Underrated Buffy episodes by coraniaid

spangel currently outperforming dangel in every divorce matchup they’ve had. SAD! by justafriendofxandershttps://coraniaid.tumblr.com/post/749193104600514560/top-five-fuffy-fics-written-by-authors-other-than

Top five Fuffy fics (written by authors other than yourself) by coraniaid

I have solved the mystery of why Spike feels so off in AtS Season 5. by violettathepiratequeen

Do you ever think about how Buffy Summers died and went to Heaven by obvious-bot-is-obvious

The reason why I like Tara so much is because she resonates a lot with me. by awinterrosesstuff

You ever think about how many people in btvs have nouns as names? by thefoolsprincess

The trials were not very impressive by sadhungryandvirgin

Would Xander Have Done It? by revan2574

Dolly Parton Could Get Sarah Michelle Gellar to Consider Buffy Reboot by Excellent-Durian-509

Drusilla was such a terrible character by Life_Personality9172

What do you think is the best and the worst kissing scene on the show? by JellyfishDry9464

The Winner For The Best Couple In The BuffyVerse by Past-Throat-6788

Instead of rebooting Buffy, they should reboot the universe with Fray. by 702Things

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Animated Series by coincidencecontrol

How Spike was treated by brwitch

Buffy has invited all the Characters of the Buffyverse around for a party, what are they doing? by AegeanAzure

Xander and Anya by Slayerette444

Just started watching Angel by Bonato-Sos

wait ... what? by faemugi

Have they re-released the original series with an improved HD remaster? by NessaKins91

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Maximizing Facebook Marketing for Rapid Brand Growth

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, leveraging the power of social media platforms is crucial for achieving rapid brand growth. Facebook, with its vast user base and robust advertising capabilities, stands out as a potent tool for businesses looking to make a significant impact in a short amount of time. Here's a guide on how to make the best use of Facebook marketing to promote your brand effectively and efficiently.

1. Define Clear Objectives:

Before diving into Facebook marketing, outline your specific goals.

Whether it's increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, or boosting sales, having well-defined objectives will shape your overall strategy.

2. Create a Compelling Business Page:

Your Facebook business page is the digital face of your brand. Optimize it with high-quality visuals, a concise yet engaging description, and essential information about your products or services.

Ensure that your page reflects your brand's identity and values.

3. Develop a Content Strategy:

Craft a content plan that resonates with your target audience. Share a mix of informative, entertaining, and promotional content.

Utilize a variety of media formats such as images, videos, and carousel posts to keep your audience engaged.

4. Leverage Facebook Ads:

Facebook's advertising platform offers precise targeting options, enabling you to reach your desired audience.

Invest in compelling ad creatives and use Facebook's targeting parameters to reach users based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. Consider running time-sensitive promotions to create a sense of urgency.

5. Engage with Your Audience:

Actively respond to comments, messages, and reviews on your page. Foster a sense of community by encouraging discussions and user-generated content.

Engaging with your audience not only strengthens brand loyalty but also enhances your organic reach.

6. Harness the Power of Facebook Groups:

Create or participate in Facebook groups relevant to your industry. This provides an additional platform to connect with potential customers, share valuable insights, and establish your brand as an authority in your niche.

7. Utilize Facebook Live:

Video content is king, and Facebook Live is an excellent way to connect with your audience in real-time. Host live events, Q&A sessions, product launches, or behind-the-scenes glimpses to build a more personal connection with your followers.

8. Run Contests and Giveaways:

Encourage user participation by organizing contests and giveaways. This not only boosts engagement but also helps expand your reach as participants often share these opportunities with their friends.

9. Track and Analyze Performance:

Use Facebook Insights to monitor the performance of your content and ads. Identify what works and refine your strategy accordingly. Adjust your targeting, creative elements, and posting schedule based on the data to optimize results.

10. Implement Retargeting Strategies:

Capitalize on Facebook's retargeting features to reach users who have interacted with your brand but haven't converted. Tailor your messaging to encourage them to take the desired action, whether it's making a purchase or signing up for a newsletter.

By combining these strategies, businesses can make the most of Facebook marketing to achieve rapid brand growth. Consistency, creativity, and strategic use of the platform's features will help propel your brand forward in a short amount of time.

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Maximizing Facebook Marketing for Rapid Brand Growth

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, leveraging social media platforms like Facebook has become essential for brands aiming to achieve rapid growth and widespread visibility. With its extensive user base and robust advertising features, Facebook offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to connect with their target audience effectively.

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to make the best use of Facebook marketing to market a brand in a short time:

1. Define Clear Objectives:

Before diving into Facebook marketing, outline specific goals such as increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, generating leads, or boosting sales.

Clear objectives will guide your marketing strategies and help measure success accurately.

2. Create Compelling Content:

Engaging content is the cornerstone of successful Facebook marketing. Develop high-quality visuals, videos, and written posts that resonate with your audience's interests, pain points, and aspirations. Incorporate storytelling elements to make your brand memorable and relatable.

3. Optimize Page Setup:

Ensure your Facebook business page is fully optimized with a compelling profile picture, cover photo, and a concise yet informative "About" section. Provide relevant contact information and include keywords for improved search visibility.

4. Utilize Facebook Ads:

Facebook's robust advertising platform allows brands to target specific demographics, interests, behaviors, and locations.

Experiment with different ad formats such as carousel ads, video ads, and slideshow ads to determine which resonates best with your audience. Set clear budgets and monitor ad performance regularly to optimize campaigns for maximum impact.

5. Harness the Power of Video:

Video content continues to dominate social media platforms, and Facebook is no exception.

Incorporate video into your marketing strategy to convey your brand message in a more dynamic and engaging way. Whether it's product demos, behind-the-scenes footage, or customer testimonials, leverage video to captivate your audience's attention.

6. Engage with Your Audience:

Actively engage with your audience by responding to comments, messages, and reviews promptly.

Encourage user-generated content through contests, polls, and user testimonials to foster a sense of community and loyalty around your brand.

7. Leverage Facebook Groups:

Join relevant Facebook groups within your niche and participate in discussions to establish thought leadership and build relationships with potential customers.

Share valuable insights, answer questions, and subtly promote your products or services without being overly promotional.

8. Implement Retargeting Strategies:

Implement Facebook Pixel on your website to track user interactions and behavior.

Utilize retargeting ads to re-engage website visitors who have shown interest in your products or services but haven't made a purchase yet. Personalize ad content based on their previous interactions to encourage conversion.

9. Monitor and Analyze Performance:

Regularly monitor key metrics such as reach, engagement, click-through rates, and conversion rates to gauge the effectiveness of your Facebook marketing efforts.

Use data-driven insights to refine your strategies, experiment with new approaches, and optimize performance over time.

10. Stay Updated with Trends and Algorithm Changes:

Keep abreast of the latest Facebook trends, algorithm changes, and best practices to stay ahead of the competition.

Adapt your strategies accordingly to ensure continued success in reaching and engaging your target audience.

By following these tips and leveraging the full potential of Facebook marketing, brands can effectively promote their products or services, expand their reach, and achieve rapid growth within a short period. Consistency, creativity, and strategic targeting are key to maximizing the impact of Facebook marketing campaigns and establishing a strong brand presence in today's competitive digital landscape.

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Facebook page marketing With remarkable brand ! It's a big effective tips

Marketing a Facebook page effectively involves a combination of strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and build a genuine community. Here are some tips for marketing your Facebook page with authenticity:

Create a Complete and Compelling Profile:

Use a high-quality profile picture and cover photo.

Write a concise and engaging "About" section that clearly communicates your page's purpose.

Post High-Quality Content:

Share relevant and valuable content that resonates with your target audience.

Use a mix of text, images, videos, and links to keep your content diverse and interesting.

Consistent Posting Schedule:

Establish a consistent posting schedule to keep your audience engaged.

Use Facebook Insights to determine the best times to post for your specific audience.

Engage with Your Audience:

Respond promptly to comments and messages.

Ask questions and encourage discussions to foster community engagement.

Host polls, surveys, and contests to involve your audience actively.

Share User-Generated Content:

Encourage your followers to share their experiences, photos, and stories related to your page.

Feature user-generated content on your page to build a sense of community.

Use Facebook Ads Strategically:

Target your ads to specific demographics and interests.

Experiment with different ad formats, such as image ads, video ads, and carousel ads.

Collaborate with Influencers:

Identify influencers or individuals with a significant following in your niche.

Partner with them for shoutouts, collaborations, or co-hosted events.

Optimize for Facebook SEO:

Use relevant keywords in your page name, about section, and posts.

Include hashtags to increase discoverability.

Promote Facebook Groups:

If applicable, create or join Facebook Groups related to your page's niche.

Participate actively and share valuable insights without overtly promoting your page.

Host Live Events:

Use Facebook Live to host Q&A sessions, interviews, product launches, or behind-the-scenes content.

Live videos tend to attract more attention and engagement.

Monitor and Analyze Performance:

Regularly review Facebook Insights to understand what content resonates with your audience.

Adjust your strategy based on the data, emphasizing successful content types and posting times.

Encourage Reviews and Recommendations:

Encourage satisfied customers or followers to leave positive reviews and recommendations on your page.

Remember, authenticity is key. Be genuine, build relationships, and provide value to your audience. It's not just about promoting your page but creating a meaningful connection with your followers.

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15 Steps to Dominate Your Brand Marketing Strategy and Rule the Business Universe

In the competitive environment of the business world, building a strong and influential brand is important to sustain. A good branding strategy can make all the difference in how your business is perceived and ultimately how successful it is. To work on your brand marketing strategy and dominate the business universe, we’ve put together 15 essential steps to guide you to brand dominance.

Define your brand identity

You can start by defining your brand’s core personality. What does your brand stand for? What are your values, mission, and vision? Your brand meaning at its core is the foundation of your marketing strategy.

Understand your target audience

Know your target audience. What are their needs, wants, and pain points? Tailor your brand message to which suits the best.

Competitive Analysis

Research your competitors and identify their strengths and weaknesses to find opportunities for differentiation and innovation.

Create a strong brand statement

People are interested in stories. Create a compelling brand story that connects emotionally with your audience. Explain why your brand exists and how it can positively impact their lives.

Create a Unique Value Proposition

Your UVP should clearly state what sets your brand apart from your competition. It must answer the question, "Why do customers choose you over others?"

Create a meaningful and visual brand logo

The visual elements of your brand, including the logo, colors, and text, should be distinctive and memorable. They play an essential role in brand recognition.

Create a consistent brand message

Make sure it’s consistent across all of your brand messaging, whether it’s on your website, social media, or your publishing partner. In this competitive world of business, building a strong and influential brand is crucial for long-term success. 

Create an online presence

Building a user-friendly website, optimizing for search engine optimization (SEO), and maintaining an active social media profile will help you to run things smoothly in the long run.

Information Management Policy

In the digital world, content is everything. Create valuable, relevant, and engaging content that positions your brand as an industry authority. This can be reels, carousel posts, blog posts, videos, infographics, and more.

Make good use of social media

Identify the right social media platforms for your brand and use them appropriately. Engage with your audience, share valuable content, increase the frequency of posting to gain more reach, use trending features on such platforms, and use paid advertising when needed.

Email marketing

Do your research and create an email list of your TG. Create a template and feed in all the details. Use tools to send your final content to the audience. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to engage with your audience and promote your brand.

Customer feedback and reviews

Encourage and manage customer feedback and reviews. Address concerns quickly and use positive feedback to prove your brand’s credibility and make sure to work on your negatives to sustain and retain loyal customers.

Collaboration

Partner with other businesses or influencers in your industry. Partnering with established names can expand your brand’s reach and credibility.

Monitoring and Optimization

Evaluate your marketing efforts regularly. Use data and analytics to make informed decisions and adjust your strategy as needed to stay ahead of the competition.

Invest in your customer experience

Provide exceptional customer service and experience. Happy customers become brand supporters and spread the word about your business.

And finally, 

You can create a brand that not only stands out but resonates with your target audience, builds customer loyalty, and ultimately rules the competitive landscape of your industry. Remember that brand dominance is an ongoing journey, so stay committed to continuous improvement and innovation to maintain your position at the top.

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Week 8 - Deliverable & Internship Update

Deliverable: I've been working on editing my interview videos for this week and next week. I am also been working on the IG carousel for each interviewee. I have made a schedule for myself to edit 1-2 videos per week so I can get it reviewed by Sharla and post it the following week. In the meantime, I have been posting motivational type content on my IG makeyourmove.cm

Internship: This past week, I've been creating promotional items for events happening on campus such as Alejandro's Food Truck for Taco Day. We were able to promote the event and give out 100 tacos free to HonCC students. Since creating reels and interactive posts for students on my internship's IG honcc_sld, there has been an increase of accounts insights reached within the past 30 days (2.7K non followers).

[heartofspells]

Welcome to Professor Anon’s class on how 5SOS5 is really about the First Wizarding War, and sometimes the second as well, this class we’re discussing Caramel. It’s such a heartbreaking song, and I’m here to make it sadder. “It's been a while since you and I been where we started / I don't wanna let it fade away” where Remus and Sirius are trying to hold on to their relationship, but Remus not telling Sirius he’s been spying on the werewolves is creating a wedge because they know there’s a spy and Sirius can’t help but be suspicious of his absences that he’s never gotten an explanation for, and with the Potters’ lives on the line, Sirius can’t afford to risk trusting Remus when it could mean losing everything Sirius loves; Remus is aware most of Sirius’s family are Death Eaters and Sirius has over a decade of history with other Death Eaters, and as he watches Sirius grow more and more distant with him, he can’t help but wonder if Sirius has followed his family because he knows the rumors about Sirius and the way almost the entire Order doesn’t trust him, and can’t help but doubt if Sirius is capable of walking away from his family because Sirius is loyal and Sirius loved his family fiercely once so what if he just can’t leave them behind and went back to his roots. Neither of them want to lose their relationship, but they know they don’t trust each other as much they want to and the war is just battering at their relationship’s foundations. They want nothing more than to return to where they were at the beginning, but nothing will rewind the clock to take them back to before the war and distrust. They want to trust each other, they don’t want to lose one another, but no relationship can survive without trust, and that’s something they just don’t have anymore. “It used to be easy / Now you can't even look me in the eye / A visceral feeling / That I can never leave behind / And it's under my skin, but I can't reach it / When you know where I've been, so we play pretend / It used to be easy / It used to be easy” where Sirius and Remus are unable to even look at each other as the distrust grows and grows, until they can’t recognize a person they’ve known for years and who they share a bed with, but neither is willing to admit that their relationship has strained to the breaking point so they’re both staying together and wishing they could go back to how it was. They pretend their relationship is the same, but they’re both aware it’s make-believe and for two wizards that regularly change the world around them with nothing but intent and words with their spells, they can’t figure out how to make their wish that they could be them again a reality.

Evil Anon strikes again, only this time it’s through music. 😘😘

You know what? I was resistant at first, but now I'm on board, because literally every thought I've had with these songs is exactly what you're saying. So I'm setting forth a challenge. I'm going to make a list of my favorites, the ones I've listened to a lot since that first review you so effortlessly dropped on me. And with these songs I want to hear your thoughts, because you've heard mine (sort of - i admittedly kept them brief since i reviewed every song without that intention - but honestly every song can and has related back to Wolfstar for me even if i did try to dole them out to other characters/ships as i went).

-Bad Omens (really, this one's a no-brainer, but i'm obsessed, especially since the video) -Blender -Tears! -Moodswings -Carousel -Red Line

(there are some other, along with Bleach and Caramel, but i'm leaving those off)

(also this freaking line got me where it hurts, so thanks for it: They pretend their relationship is the same, but they’re both aware it’s make-believe and for two wizards that regularly change the world around them with nothing but intent and words with their spells, they can’t figure out how to make their wish that they could be them again a reality.)