#adam - 07

[aewmoves]

[annaofthenorthernlights]

for @domaystic

Day/Chapter 07 - prompt: story time

Anna has done a fabulous job on displaying the newest book by Adam Rochefort.   

To Belle´s immense surprise there are two, and one of them is a children’s book.  

The haunted castle – or how the cursed troll got free  

Read on AO3

[the-problemattic]

friday, 05/07/2024

[lcb-secondary]

The executive manager has instructed us to create a social media platform, for publicity. I have been given primary control... for some reason. Ahem. Allow me to communicate some guidelines for interaction, which have been agreed upon as a department.

1. Any communications of a nature not suitable for a workplace will be discarded. However, due to the nature of our department, personal inquiries are considered suitable.

2. Outright hostile communication will be discarded as well.

3. Any comments made by an individual Sinner cannot be said to represent the views of the department or Limbus Company as a whole.

A simple guide to the Sinners of the Secondary Branch:

Sinner 01 - Finn Meridian

Sinner 02 - Asera

Sinner 03 - Ruby

Sinner 04 - Karia Schwarz

Sinner 05 - Albedo

Sinner 06 - Winter

Sinner 07 - Adam Selmelis

Sinner 08 - Hodomi

Sinner 09 - Tetra Medsenson

Any sinners sharing an assigned color will be required to have a distinguishing signature. That will be all.

Posted by Sinner 01

[shmorp-mcdurgen]

How did Lab au Adam react to first seeing Jonah?

Post Jonah’s surgery(s), I imagine. EVERYONE was on edge and horrified by what they did to him. Adam. Had the most dulled reaction of the group however. Sure it was horrifying and didn’t seem possible for the human body to do that, but. He didn’t really show his feelings that much.

[thatsojasminesworld]

Sandra Bullock & Adam Sandler photographed by Jeff Kravitz during the ‘94 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, NY - September 07, 1994. ❤️

[ptts2023]

TM GAME TOURNAMENT MAGAZINE ANNOUNCEMENT 13 PART 07

Written By: Neng Hong Lam Date Written: May 20, 2025

Table of Contents: Book 1 Book 2 Introduction Chapter 01: 1992-1994 Chapter 02: 1992-1994 Step By Step Long Journey To Acceptance And Forgiveness Part 26 Chapter 03 [Important Note 08] A. Judgement Day Argument B. It Is Okay To Have A Little Bit of Hopes? Revisit [1.] Poor Hungry Dog Image Step By Step Long Journey To Acceptance And Forgiveness Part 27 Chapter 03 Continue [Important Note 09] [2.] The Real-Life Stories In My Neighborhood A. Competing For Recognition

Important Note 09

In "Important Note 08", "It Is Okay To Have A Little Bit of Hopes? Revisit" section, I wrote that my busy schedule and dealing with my situation would argued as I don't have time to play video games and watch movies.

[Important Note 08 Recaps Begin]

If I were to play video games and/or watch movies, then those video games and movies have to be very important to my schedule.

"Darkstalkers" is one of my favorited video game and movie during my middle school and high school years. I watched "Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge" Vol. 1 & 2 at least 10-20 times. "Darkstalkers 3" video game is one of my most cherished video games.

"Darkstalkers" should be important enough to my schedule. So, in "Important Note 08", I wrote that I don't want to create more problems to the accumulated problems in my life if I watched "Darkstalkers" film again.

I also wrote the following:

Playing "Soul Calibur" 4 & 5 again, because of Leixia Chai and Xianghua Chai in "Soul Calibur" 4 & 5.

Playing "Ultimate Marvel Versus Capcom" again, because of Morrigan Aensland, Hsien-Ko, and Felicia.

The argument is "Who the fuck is giving you commands? Yes or no on playing video games and watching movies is all you need. Why you have to write so many reasons and so much explanations? Is like you are fucking with yourself. If you don't stop fucking with yourself, then you going to make people want to fuck with you. Fucking with you mean creating more problems to the accumulated problems in your life.

It is something I wrote in "Important Note 06 (Demon Hunter)"? I wrote that I could picture myself so angry I would bite off someone's face. But, I do not ask to bite off someone's face.

Should I just kept it I'm upset about my situation without the adjective words?

The argument is you are not the only person who is upset, the rest of the world is dealing with their anger, why do you have to use so many adjective words to describe your anger? Anger is a sign of weakness. Because if you don't tell people you are angry, then no one would know you are angry.

Another argument is who the fuck make you upset if you are nobody and no one care about you? Why do you have to keep fucking with yourself? If you don't stop fucking with yourself, then you going to make people want to fuck with you. It is very fuck up, you been asking for a little bit of supports and hopes for many years. All you get is people want to fuck with you.

One of the questions I wrote was, "Can my accumulation of 199 First Places in the TM Game Tournaments make up for no feedback on my PTTS posts?"

On Thursday (05/15/2023), 6 of the electricity sockets on the walls in my kitchen don't have electricity. The refrigerator is plug in one of the 6 sockets. Without electricity the foods inside the refrigerator have to throw away. I went to electricity control panel on the side of my house. I turn off all the electricity in the house and turn it back on. There was 1 time in the past, turning off and turn back on, does give back electricity to the sockets. But, not this time.

I decided to told my older sister, Bun Hong San about it. She told me she try to look for someone who could help me fix it.

It happen at around 9:00 AM. I left my house at around 11:00 AM. To go to the North Clairemont Branch Library. I return back to my house from the library at around 5:00 PM.

The electricity sockets still don't have electricity. So, I used a long power cord wire. I connect it to a socket in my house that have electricity. To my kitchen. Then, I plug the refrigerator power cord into it. That is how I able to give electricity to that refrigerator.

To stop myself from panic about what happen to the 6 sockets in my kitchen. I decided to temporary put a stop to my exercise schedule. Also, put a stop to my playing video game schedule. I think watching 1 or 2 movies a week I don't have to mention about it. Example: In the recent weeks (about 2 weeks ago), I watched the "Karate Kid" movie, so I didn't wrote about it. The reason is in my healing process, "Step By Step Long Journey To Acceptance And Forgiveness" I'm currently writing about events related to a CPES student, Christopher. He is copying Daniel in "Karate Kid" by using the Crane Stance fighting style. Also, there were CPES students calling him as the "Karate Kid" to aggravate him to anger in the fight. Those students beat up Christopher and made Christopher cried. Because Christopher got beat up and cried, so it look like he is making fun of the Crane Stance and the "Karate Kid" movie.

I watched "Karate Kid" movie again to show that I'm not making fun of it like how Christopher did. Because I think the "Karate Kid" is an American Movie Classic with the Romeo and Juliet theme .

Anyway, while collecting DVD movies, I have came upon parody movies that made popular movies into comedy. Those parody movies would make fun of the "Karate Kid" movie.

My Anger Stop The Electricity: On Thursday (05/15/2023) I wrote "Important Note 06 (Demon Hunter)". Like I wrote above, in it, I used adjective words to describe being very angry. Did my anger stop the electricity from those 6 sockets in my kitchen?

[Did My Self-Criticisms Stop The Electricity? Begin]

On Sunday (05/11/2023), the argument is "Diablo 3" have created a very addictive formula that make a player play the game nonstop for many hours each days.

"Diablo 3" is created by Blizzard. I have been very into playing video games created by Blizzard. Especially, during my middle school and high school years. Because I'm defending TM Game Tournament title. That Championship Title is I have the most first places in the weekly TM Game Tournament. On the very competitive days, I could play video games created by Blizzard up to 18 hours in 1 day.

Very addictive formula. Combined with I'm a big fan of Blizzard and I'm a very competitive player. I should be easily playing 8+ hours a day. Also, as a competitive player this is what I been dreaming about.

I would argues in a Celebrated Champion Scenario that could happen. But, in a Trapped Scenario, "Diablo 3" have destroyed my life.

Peer Pressure 01: We put in at least multiple 1000s hours of very competitive gameplays. You just started playing it. We have to keep hearing, "Neng is better than you."

Peer Pressure 02: "This is bullshit, Neng is playing Offline. How could he know what we are thinking about him?"

Video Game Hot Line Argument: This argument is the average Video Game Hot Line charge around $20-30 each hour. The world still don't know about the PTTS. So, I would charge half the price. That is $10-15 each hour.

I would argues without having RPG background to get started with "Diablo 3" will have to go through some tutorials. Combined with I have to worried about Peer Pressure and Video Game Hot Line Argument. I probably feel too much pressures to play it, so I won't play it. I think that is what people are thinking.

While I'm playing it, I'm being attacked by "Neng is not taking the game seriously."

From the argument above, it was supposed be the game I been dreaming about.

On Sunday (05/11/2023), starting on my first day playing it, I have been upset about play it. Because I don't get to says the following: I'm doing it for the championship. I'm not doing it because it is a very addictive formula.

Because I been attacked all the time, so my notes are rough and need to be organized. I decided to ignore the pain from the attacks. And, organize my notes. While organizing my notes, I would self-criticize myself on my notes need to be organized out loud.

Did my self-criticisms stopped the electricity in those 6 sockets in my kitchen?

[Did My Self-Criticisms Stop The Electricity? End]

My situation made me barely hanging on, what happen if I panic about what happen to those 6 sockets in my kitchen?

So, I been pushing the following thoughts away: Is all of a sudden just stop my exercise schedule and my video game walkthrough schedule the solution?

To not panic about what happen to those 6 sockets. And, to not think about why I stopped my exercise schedule and my video game walkthrough schedule. I been doing vocal training by singing songs. The 2 songs, "In the Beginning - Donna Lewis & Richard Marx" and "Once Upon A December - Liz Callaway". I would sing the male lyric in the duet song, "In the Beginning". As for "Once Upon A December", I think male or female could sing this song.

I wrote "Important Note 08" and this note, "Important Note 09" to let myself know what happen. Also, to tell myself to not panic about what if I play a video game and/or watch a movie. And/or get back to my exercise schedule.

Video Game Update

"Diablo 3": I want to finish organizing my "Diablo 3" walkthrough notes before I continue doing the "Diablo 3" walkthrough.

"Tekken 6": Ghost Battle Mode with game setting on win 5 rounds to get 1 win. Old Characters: Nina Williams: 300+ Wins and 0 Lost. Anna Williams: 150+ Wins and 0 Lost. New Characters: Heihachi Mishima: 53 Wins and 0 Lost. Ling Xiaoyu: 31 Wins and 0 Lost.

On the Website, I read that the Story Mode protagonists are Lars Alexanderson and Alisa Bosconovitch. This mean I have to start playing Lars and Alisa. So, I could complete the Story Mode.

"Soul Calibur" 4 & 5 And "Ultimate Marvel Versus Capcom": Read "Important Note 08 & 09" for more information.

Note: Ling Xiaoyu's fighting style are Hekki Sho, Hika Ken-based, Baguazhang, and Pi Qua Quan. Because Helena Douglas's fighting style is Pi Qua Quan. This mean Ling and Helena have similar fighting style. If there are time in my schedule, then I would compare their fighting styles. In addition, Helena is like Heihachi because she is in charge of the "Dead Or Alive" tournament. Heihachi is in charge of the "Tekken" tournament.

The Real-Life Stories In My Neighborhood

Competing For Recognition

If my life is too difficult to continue, because there are too much pressures in my life and overwhelming odds against me. Then, what are the real-life stories in my neighborhood beside my life?

I'm only around 10 years old, I don't have a lot of power and connections. Also, I spend most of my time in the CPES campus. So, most of the real-life stories are close by to the CPES campus. The following are those stories: Barrowclough's family stories. Coach Von's stories. Nicolas' stories. And, students competing to keep up with the Empty Handed Combat league stories.

In "Controversy Leadership", I wrote about me and a CPES student, Adam Maze became best friend. He is the MIP (Most Important Player) in the elementary basketball league.

A quick recaps. After I barely beat him in the "Four Squares" game. Me and him race on running and climbing to top of the "Monkey Bar". I got to the top first. At the same time, there are many students cheering out my name. So, I gave him a hand to pull him to the top. Me and him sitting on top of the "Monkey Bar". Below us are many students cheering my name. I would argues this is probably the height of my achievements.

The following are students competing to keep up with the Empty Handed Combat league stories:

Around 1994 when I gathered Erik Rodriguez, Feliciano Cervantez, Rick Kaer, and a few classmates created the unofficial junior local Empty Handed Combat league. I would argues we didn't it would become successful. In addition, the CPES students would gathered to watch those fights. And, cheer for fighters in the fights.

It already been over 1 year since we created that league. In me and the combat regulators talks, we would assure each other that the playground activities and grass field activities can't compete against the Empty Handed Combat league. The implication is it is the most recognized activity.

Then, we started talking about the "Chicken" activity at the playground. In the talks, pretty much what we wanted to said is students competing to keep up with the Empty Handed Combat league. There are times, we would walk over to the "Chicken" activity. Coincidentally, the "Chicken" crowd is cheering about me coming over to watch them. In return of their friendly greeting and welcome, I decided to get in a "Chicken" match.

The following are the "Chicken" rule: Both fighters are hanging on the bars. Because you are using both of your hands to hang on to the bars, so you would kick each other until one of the fighters let go of the bars. Once you let go of the bars you lost the match.

What you need to watch out for is your opponent trying to scissor you with their legs by grabbing your body with both of their legs. Once you are scissor it is hard for you to make kick at your opponent.

Even though, it is a "Chicken" match. So, if I lost then, I still have 15+ Wins and 0 Lost record. But, I wasn't planning to lose the match. I keep my distance from my opponent to avoid my opponent scissor me. I would argue hearing about my fight record, my opponent would want to use the scissor against me.

After me and my opponent exchanged a few kicks, he is going for the scissor. His legs barely missed my body. So, I don't my take anymore chance. I went for a high kick on his face. The kick on his face made him let go of the bars. After the match, me and him would shake hand.

Afterward, me and the combat regulators would agree that Empty Handed Combat league is still better than "Chicken".

After me and the combat regulators seeing the crowd cheering for a student who are doing stuns at the "Green Bar". We decided to check it out. When we got close to the "Green Bar" that student got into an accident. From a distance, I saw he was doing his stun. But, he missed his grab on the bar. He had a bad landing on his hands. He started shouting out in pain. The CPES staffs hurried over to the "Green Bar". Many minutes later, the ambulance arrived at the CPES campus and took him to the hospital.

The "Green Bar" incident made the CPES staffs lock down the playground activities for multiple weeks of time.

"Step By Step Long Journey To Acceptance And Forgiveness Part 28" continue in TM Game Tournament Magazine Announcement 13 Part 08.

[blondrichclosetwitch]

[aewmoves]

[annaofthenorthernlights]

for @fluffbruary

Life is happening... Prince Adam receives an interesting letter from Doctor Javert

day 07 - hand

Prince Adam sits in his study and reads the letter again, then puts it down, gets up and goes to the window, looking out into the wide garden and the forest beyond.

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[the-problemattic]

friday, 28/07/2023

[rrrauschen]

Adam Curtis, {2022} TraumaZone 07 (1995-1999)

[shmorp-mcdurgen]

Jonah felt tears build in his eyes as he stared Adam down, mouth pulled into a growl.

Adam raised an eyebrow, looking distinctly unimpressed and uncaring, even as he told Jonah that he fucking hated him.

“I trusted you! I thought you were my friend!” He spat, trying to keep himself from lunging. Adam just scoffed, rolling his eyes. “We were never friends, I don’t have friends.”

“OF COURSE YOU DON’T! YOU’RE JUST AN ASSHOLE!”

“AT LEAST I’M NOT A MUTT!”

Silence.

“...what…?” 

“You fucking heard me.”

…

Jonah had to get out of here.

[tfw ur "friend" is an asshole and you realize truly how much you need to get away from here.. sorry its so short my brains not working lmao-]

WAUGHGH.

[sameergaza]

Hello friends, I am Samir Al-Kilani. My family consists of 7 members. Maybe some of you know who I am, but I will explain my story differently this time. I will summarize my life in war from the beginning to this moment in this post. I will not take much of your time, guys, but it is very important.

The war began on 07/10/2023. Let's go back in time a little, just one month before the war.

During this period, my father received his savings, and we got a certain amount of money. My father thought of buying us a new house, instead of our small house that we were living in, and that is what happened. We bought a piece of land and built a beautiful and wonderful house on it, and we bought a lot of furniture and necessary items. We consumed about 80% of our money and we did not regret doing that. On the contrary, we were very happy to get a comfortable and secure house. Then my father thought of establishing a small project.My father established a beautiful small supermarket, that was on 05/10/2023 just two days before the war. And the world started to get more and more beautiful, we got our dream house and got a very beautiful project, and we started to settle down, these days were truly the most beautiful moments of my life.

But in just two days, this devastating war began, then we were displaced from our home and left everything we owned behind us, a day or two, or maybe a week, and the war would end and everything would return to the way it was, but the enemy began with his brutality and began to destroy and burn homes and kill children, women and men, no one could see in front of him,Our home, which we didn't enjoy even for a few months, was destroyed, our beautiful project was burned, not to mention the house was stolen with all its furniture, they deprived us of everything we owned, we lost all of this in a few days, the fatigue of years goes away so suddenly

Then it started to get tighter and tighter on us, missiles, tanks, displacement and starvation policy, imagine that we were eating tree leaves? It was and still is the worst days of my life, there was no place we didn’t go to, it didn’t leave us a chance to stay in our land, we didn’t even sleep at night, imagine, you don’t find anything to eat and you don’t find a place to sleep, you don’t have any money, we became homeless, we don’t know where to go

Then my father decided to go to the south of the Gaza Strip, where he ordered the army to go, as he claimed and claimed that it was a safe area. We went and lived in tents, homeless and hungry, drowned by the rain, burned by the sun. There was nothing to do, no shelter, no food, not to mention displacement and bombing. We were exposed to death at all times. It was hell instead of a safe area. 💔 This period was the worst ever.

I also will never forget the day I was seriously injured. A house that was only about 20 meters away from us was targeted. I was 80% at risk of dying, but I escaped with answers. That situation is still stuck in my mind. I saw death.

After a whole year of killing, displacement and starvation, a truce was reached and we were able to return to our land, which the occupation had forced us to leave. They told us that the war was over. People were extremely happy as if it was a holy holiday. Finally, we would return to our country, and the war was over. It was a temporary joy.

💔 We returned to our country. We did not see a single house in the entire country that was not damaged. The buildings and health facilities were destroyed, and the streets were closed.Is this our country? Are these the places we used to live in? What happened to this country? The scenes were very painful. People started going to their homes, each one to check on his home. There were those who saw their homes destroyed in front of them and started crying, and there were those who did not find any trace of their homes. It was bulldozed. What is this? This was not what we had hoped to return to after a year and a half of displacement.The joy turned into very, very severe sadness. Some lost their families and some lost their homes. We have become truly pitiable.

This is what our house looked like when we first saw it after the war ended.

We never imagined that this would happen. We lost everything and no longer had the money to rebuild it. Despite everything that happened, we built a small tent next to our destroyed house and began to settle down again. 💔 With the hope of reconstruction and starting a new life.

But the occupation began to violate the agreement, closed the crossings, and on a quiet night, the barbaric occupation began to launch very large-scale attacks in all parts of the Gaza Strip, and the war returned again, we left in the middle of the night, on foot, the screams of children, the sound of artillery, this day was worse than the horrors of war over the course of a whole year, what is the next destination, where do we go? There is no place, we remained displaced like this in the streets until morning.

The destroyed houses left us no room to build a tent, you couldn't set foot there because of the crowd, my father saw a man, he had a destroyed house but it was fit to live in, it was dangerous but almost better than a tent, at least it had some walls, my father rented one apartment from him for $500 a month, we rented this apartment hoping that the war would end soon, but it seems that this war will never end, we no longer have the money to pay the monthly rent.We have been working to save some money and collect it to pay the rent, but the crossing is closed and there is no kind of work, no source of income now, not to mention the famine we are living in, the price of a bag of flour is about 400 dollars, there is no kind of food, no money to buy a little of it, we are suffering from hunger, fear and displacement,

Help me guys we really need help badly we have rent costs and need to buy some food we desperately need $900 per month before rent is due please guys you are our only hope thank you so much 🤍

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[roseandxanderfics]

“Stay With Me” — Tim Bradford x Single Mom Reader

Summary: A routine call turns personal when Tim responds to a terrified 4-year-old reporting their mom collapsed. He finds you barely conscious—and realizes you’ve been fighting alone far too long.

————————

The 911 call came in just after seven. Late enough that most emergencies were winding down, but not so late that anyone relaxed. Tim Bradford had been running paperwork, thinking about grabbing dinner, when the dispatcher’s voice clipped through the radio.

“Child caller. Four years old. Mother unresponsive. Possible medical.”

That was all it took. One word—“four”—and Tim’s blood turned cold. He barely heard the rest before snatching up his radio.

“1-Adam-07, patch me through. I’m on it.”

⸻

The kid’s voice was barely a whisper when it crackled through.

“H-hello?”

Tim inhaled sharply. “Hey, buddy… This is Officer Tim. Can you hear me?”

“Uh-huh.”

That tiny sound hit him harder than it should’ve. “Good job, Eli. I’m coming to help you and your mom right now, okay? Real fast. Can you tell me… is she breathing?”

“I dunno… I scared.”

Tim forced his voice steady. “It’s okay to be scared, kid. You’re really brave. Can you touch her? Tell me if she feels warm or cold?”

Rustling. Sniffles. Then a small, broken sound. “Cold… Tim, s’cold.”

Tim’s knuckles whitened on the steering wheel as he flipped the sirens on. God, please…

“I’m almost there, Eli. Can you unlock the door for me?”

“I try.”

⸻

By the time he screeched to the curb, his heart was hammering. The neighborhood was quiet—too quiet. Dim porch lights. Empty driveways.

The front door creaked open a sliver. A tiny face peeked out—tears streaked, cheeks blotchy.

“There you are, buddy,” Tim murmured, crouching low. “You did so good. Where’s Mom?”

Eli didn’t answer. Just… pointed.

Tim pushed the door wide and stepped inside—one hand instinctively hovering over his holster, the other reaching back for the kid. “Stay close, okay?”

The house was small. Lived-in. Crayon drawings taped to the fridge, a stuffed bunny abandoned on the couch. And there—on the kitchen tile—was you.

You were pale. Too still.

“Shit,” Tim breathed, rushing forward. He pressed two fingers to your neck, searching—there—a faint, thready pulse.

He grabbed his radio. “Dispatch, I’ve got the subject. Female, early thirties. Pulse is weak. Roll EMS, now.”

“Copy, 1-Adam-07. EMS en route.”

Eli whimpered behind him. “Mommy?”

Tim glanced back, softening. “Hey, buddy. She’s okay. She’s breathing. I need you to be my big helper now, alright?”

The kid nodded, lip trembling.

“Can you grab me that blanket?” Tim pointed. Eli scrambled, dragging it over with tiny hands. Tim tucked it around you, jaw tight.

“Okay, sweetheart,” he murmured—half to you, half to the kid. “Just stay with me.”

⸻

Minutes felt like hours. Tim didn’t leave your side, one hand checking your pulse over and over, the other resting protectively over Eli’s shoulder.

EMS burst through the door—young, efficient. They worked fast, lifting you onto the stretcher. Tim stayed kneeling until they moved past.

Eli’s eyes filled again. “I come?”

Tim didn’t even hesitate. “Yeah, kid. You’re with me.”

⸻

The ride to the hospital was quiet. Eli sat curled in Tim’s lap, face buried in his chest, fists gripping the dark fabric of his uniform.

“She okay?” the little voice finally asked.

Tim swallowed hard. “She’s gonna be. You did good, Eli. You saved your mom.”

⸻

The ER was bright. Too bright. Tim hated hospitals. Hated the smell, the noise. But he stayed. Watched as nurses buzzed around you, checked monitors, whispered words like “dehydration” and “exhaustion” like they were medical diagnoses and not just proof that life had beaten you down.

⸻

You woke slowly. Blinking against the light, brow furrowing.

“Easy,” a deep voice murmured. “You’re okay.”

You turned your head—and saw him.

The cop. Tall. Broad. Blue eyes way too gentle for a man who probably carried a gun for a living.

“Your son’s right here,” he added, voice soft. “He’s… he’s been really brave.”

Eli popped his head up, face blotchy. “Mommy!”

Your eyes welled instantly. “Eli… oh god…”

Tim helped him onto the bed, watching as tiny arms wrapped around your neck.

“I… I’m sorry,” you rasped. “I didn’t mean—”

“You don’t have to apologize,” Tim cut in. “You’ve been running on empty. Doc says exhaustion, dehydration… You’ve been doing too much on your own.”

You blinked at him. “I don’t… even know your name.”

“Tim.” He smiled faintly. “Tim Bradford.”

A beat of silence.

“You stayed.”

“Yeah,” he exhaled. “Didn’t feel right to leave.”

⸻

They discharged you hours later. Tim was still there—Eli wouldn’t let go of him.

“I’ll drive you,” he said gruffly, like it wasn’t a question. “You shouldn’t be alone tonight.”

⸻

Your house felt colder when you returned. Tim helped you in, set Eli on the couch, and knelt in front of you one last time.

“I meant what I said. You’ve been doing too much alone.”

You stared at him, exhausted tears threatening. “That’s… just how it is.”

“Doesn’t have to be,” he muttered. “I’ll… check in tomorrow. Groceries. Whatever you need.”

You tried to argue—but Eli’s head flopped onto Tim’s shoulder mid-yawn.

Tim smiled, slow and soft. “You good if I hang around until he’s out?”

You nodded, too tired to fight it.

⸻

And just like that… Tim Bradford became the first safe thing you’d known in a long, long time

[batboyblog]

House Election 2024

In the House Republican have a majority of just 4 seats, flip 4 seats and Democrats get a majority and can pass things like national abortion rights, voting rights, bills on student loan debt and medical debt and much more. So here's a list of the key races for control of the House, so look up your district and find a way to get involved.

Find your House District

Alabama

Shomari Figures (AL-02) Flip

Alaska

Mary Peltola (AK-AL) Hold

Arizona

Amish Shah (AZ-01) Flip

Kirsten Engel (AZ-06) Flip

California

Jessica Morse (CA-03) Flip

Josh Harder (CA-09) Hold

Adam Gray (CA-13) Flip

Rudy Salas (CA-22) Flip

George Whitesides (CA-27) Flip

Joe Kerr (CA-40) Flip

Will Rollins (CA-41) Flip

Derek Tran (CA-45) Flip

Dave Min (CA-47) Hold

Mike Levin (CA-49) Hold

Colorado

Adam Frisch (CO-03) Flip

Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) Hold

Connecticut

Jahana Hayes (CT-05) Hold

Florida

Darren Soto (FL-09) Hold

Whitney Fox (FL-13) Flip

Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) Hold

Illinois

Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) Hold

Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Hold

Indiana

Frank Mrvan (IN-01) Hold

Iowa

Christina Bohannan (IA-01) Flip

Lanon Baccam (IA-03) Flip

Kansas

Sharice Davids (KS-03) Hold

Maine

Jared Golden (ME-02) Hold

Maryland

April McClain-Delaney (MD-06) Hold

Michigan

Hillary Scholten (MI-03) Hold

Curtis Hertel (MI-07) Hold

Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) Hold

Carl Marlinga (MI-10) Flip

Minnesota

Angie Craig (MN-02) Hold

Montana

Monica Tranel (MT-01) Flip

Nebraska

Tony Vargas (NE-02) Flip

Nevada

Dina Titus (NV-01) Hold

Susie Lee (NV-03) Hold

Steven Horsford (NV-04) Hold

New Hampshire

Chris Pappas (NH-01) Hold

New Jersey

Sue Altman (NJ-07) Flip

New Mexico

Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) Hold

New York

John Avlon (NY-01) Flip

Tom Suozzi (NY-03) Hold

Laura Gillen (NY-04) Flip

Mondaire Jones (NY-17) Flip

Pat Ryan (NY-18) Hold

Josh Riley (NY-19) Flip

John Mannion (NY-22) Flip

North Carolina

Don Davis (NC-01) Hold

Ohio

Greg Landsman (OH-01) Hold

Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Hold

Emilia Sykes (OH-13) Hold

Oregon

Val Hoyle (OR-04) Hold

Janelle Bynum (OR-05) Flip

Andrea Salinas (OR-06) Hold

Pennsylvania

Ashley Ehasz (PA-01) Flip

Susan Wild (PA-07) Hold

Matt Cartwright (PA-08) Hold

Janelle Stelson (PA-10) Flip

Chris Deluzio (PA-17) Hold

Texas

Michelle Vallejo (TX-15) Flip

Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Hold

Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) Hold

Virginia

Missy Cotter Smasal (VA-02) Flip

Eugene Vindman (VA-07) Hold

Washington

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) Hold

Kim Schrier (WA-08) Hold

Wisconsin

Peter Barca (WI-01) Flip

Rebecca Cooke (WI-03) Flip

If you live in any of these congressional districts (or close to them) you absolutely must sign up to volunteer and help! you! yes you! get to decide what America looks like in 2025, is it gonna be Project 2025 and Trump? or Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and the Democrats protecting your right to control your own body, taking action on the climate and making life more affordable? its up to each of us to do all we can to get to the country we want.