#Weekend Read

[the-sea-of-madness]

The Grand Mughal of Islam was from holy Mecca bound,

And all on board, a treasure hoard, worth two hundred million pounds,

So Avery and comrades the Portsmouth and the Pearl,

With stripped down masts, their ships were fast,

And they chased them ‘round the world,

A bounder, rake, a cad, a knave was he,

Sail with long Ben Avery

[spacefruitpress]

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[batgovernor]

Weekend read: Odd poem: Joseph Stalin, 'The Outcast'

He knocked on strangers’ doors, Going from house to house, With an old oaken panduri And that simple song of his. But in his song, his song— Pure as the sun’s own gleam— Resounded a truth profound, Resounded a lofty dream. Hearts that had turned to stone Were made to beat once more; In many, he’d rouse a mind That slumbered in deepest murk. But instead of the laurels he’d earned, The people of…

[blgblue]

they locked in and had a consensual workplace relationship

[wileycap]

AITA for striking my (M43) son (M20) when he rejected me as his father?

I understand that the title might have you thinking the worst, but please hear me out.

I didn't have a relationship with my son for basically all his life. This was due to my circumstances at the time: I went through a major personal tragedy and was severely injured, to the point of being on life support. To this day I have a lot of issues with my health.

I recently reconnected with my son. I immediately invited him to meet my boss (M92), in hopes that I could set him up with a job opportunity. I feel that this is significant. As far as I know, my son has been working in menial jobs in agriculture, but then apparently chose to leave that life and - to my shock - join a criminal syndicate.

I felt as if getting a good government job would be a way to turn over a new leaf in his life, especially given his past. However, he immediately became combative. I attempted to give him some guidance in managing his emotions, but he rejected that as well.

I'm sad to say that the argument became physical. Some blows were exchanged, but in the end, I was angry enough to strike him. I immediately felt very bad, and decided to offer him the government job on the spot. He rejected me again, and chose to leave very abruptly. I haven't had any contact with him since.

So, AITA?

Edit: Yes, I admit that to call it striking him was an understatement. To clarify, I cut off his hand.

Edit: However, I feel like it should be stated that I myself am a quadruple amputee and we have excellent healthcare.

Edit: I did not immediately identify myself as his father when we met. I think this was my mistake. I think he would have been much more receptive of my message had I done so. As it stands I only told him of our relationship after I had struck him.

Edit: My wife is not in the picture. To my knowledge she passed before his birth.

[essektheylyss]

"must a story have conflict?" yes. hope this helps <3

[stump-not-found]

A Lifetime Served in a Little Cup

pt.1 / pt.2 / pt.3 / pt.4

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bill, babygirl, the red flags get outta there

[theoenomel]

The Secret, Book, and Scone Society: Do you like cozy mysteries?

I like cozy mysteries. I nice plot, not too much angst. Easy to reading when I’m tired, or a light listen while I’m commuting. I like angsty mysteries too, but something in the beginning of fall makes me want a soft blanket, a huge pot of tea, rain on the window panes, and a cozy mystery. Do you like cozy mysteries? The Secret, Book, and Scone Society is a cozy mystery. Set in a quaint North…

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

No time for fashion, we have a stat bonus to collect.

[goosologist]

(How weird! To be noticed, and known!)

[manadreams0]

“I won’t tell if you won’t”

Maybe there is a beast by @harringroveheart

[dramatic-dolphin]

Yin Yu is one of the best characters for just being normal. In a book where people plan centuries-long insane revenges, the villain gives him the opportunity to utterly destroy the guy he hates and take all his power, and he goes "Why the fuck would I want to do that??? Sure I hate him and he's annoying but that's a me problem! I'm not going to kill him about it or destroy him in any way?! I ruined my own life, not him." Legends only.

[mustasekittens]

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close up + alt ver for a print!

[batgovernor]

Weekend read: Duncan Gillies MacLaurin, 'The Real Pity'

No, Wilfred, I never believed your endeavour was more than a clever display. Did you think you could rescue the boys in the mess queue, or – no less grotesque – you’d betray your comrades by opting to stay in shock in Craiglockhart’s sick bay? Naive pretence is no defence for senseless sacrifice. Admit it, you were stupid to ignore Sassoon’s advice and blithely return to the fray, quite deaf to…