#antihero playlist

[mysterymessmachine]

it's still a work in progress as I'm writing AND not in order yet to avoid too many spoilers, but here's over seven hours of music designed as a companion playlist for my triple-triology series, Dig Deeper

I'm pretty secretive about this project but I'll keep any new bits about it under #dig deeper antihero

[luwritesomething]

so we all agree that anti-hero is dodge mason and you’re on your own, kid is heather nill, right?

[thatone-highlighter]

What songs have u been thinking of adding to strengths playlist :0 [and the others if u have any you’ve been thinking of for them] Also you could make a streatney+ playlist, just sayin

I have been creating a list of Set It Off songs to put in here, and this is on top of the ones ive already added. I am also just now realising that even tho i associate the band in general with Strength the distribution of songs does Not favour Strength much if at all.

Theres a few of the songs where its just the general vibe or just so much of the song works its hard to pick one section, but i went and grabbed some of my fav sections

Peekaboo; like i mean it LITERALLY says this what do you want from me

Why Not Me?; it feels alot like things a Strength vessel would say. I especially like the bit about „a little voice is shouting get up“

Catch A Break; i mean isnt that such a Witney concept, shes put thru so much bullshit after bullshit and everyone is So mean to her Constantly. And „same tragedy different day“ thinking about Witney,,,, hhnnnggg

Playing With Bad Luck; a very similar idea to Catch A Break because the guy is literally the whole time just talking about how all this bad stuff keeps happening but hes done nothing to deserve any of it, which again, yeah. Man thinking about Witney makes me Feral

Unopened Windows; honestly a streartney song to me but i feel like Witney would be the most nostalgic about it like this. Like hes def the one to look back at it like what-could-have-been the most

Who‘s In Control?; it especially makes me think of Anne at her peak blaming herself for Heart and all that, like „living in fear living afraid/hysterical every day“ TELL me that doesnt remind u of Heart and Anne in ibybf

Me W/O You; it feels vaugely manipulative and vaugely genuine in a way i can only compare to Heart. Plus the whole „theres no me without us“ over-reliance and codependence feels very Heart as well

And i didnt add a part of the song because i cant EXPLAIN it but. Dancing With The Devil in my head just makes me think of Streart. imagining it as like the two of them alternating screaming the lines at eachother, they both see eachother as the counterpart in the song. And this song also lead me to for some reason learning how to draw partner dancing Just so i could draw streart partner dancing and then also went a bit insane about who would be lead dw about it

[swinging-stars-from-satellites]

if clarity's in death then why don't this die? years of tearing down our banners, you and I- living for the thrill of hitting you where it hurts; give me back my girlhood, it was mine first!!!!!!!!!!!

[kiran-connections]

[fernsnailz]

How many people do you think have made shadow the hedgehog playlists and put antihero by taylor swift on it

none because anytime someone tries to do this i get a psychic premonition that allows me to hack into their spotify and erase their entire account before they can finish

[but-a-humble-goon]

Adam Taurus Stans confuse me. Like, of all characters to die on they chose the Worst Guy in the show, and will swear up and down how cool he is on account of “black and red Iaido sword fighting is cool.”

For the exact same reason they get mad at the RWBY girls for developing outside of their initial seemingly two dimensional personalities. RWBY early on managed to attract the kind of people to its fanbase that subsist entirely on shit like Sword Art Online (or worse). Anime where the girls exist solely to be assembly line waifus distinguishable entirely by a small handful of endlessly repeatable shallow personality types so ubiquitous they literally have their own names

Category:Dere Types | Dere Types Wiki | Fandom Likewise the men exist solely to be avatars of pure, shameless power fantasy. Bland, empty cyphers the male audience can more easily project themselves onto. We call it bad writing, they call it the entire point. A lot of people like to use Jaune as their self insert but he is a gigantic loser and some people aren’t into that. Emphasis on some because the entire harem genre is built on loser protagonists which is why this fandom has so much of that going on. But still a lot of people were waiting for their Kirito. A badass edgy sigma male Gary Stu. Ren's much less of a loser than Jaune but also very much does not fit into that category. Wouldn't you know it though, there is exactly one other relatively age appropriate male character in the show from the start and he totally does meet that criteria if that's what you're looking for. In fact he fits the bill suspiciously well... Before we knew anything about him, before he'd had any screentime outside of the trailer and one five second long ending reveal in Volume 2, Adam Taurus had already been pre-selected as the designated male power fantasy self insert by a huge swathe of the audience. And to be fair that was intentional on the part of the show. It's not an accident that Adam is a walking goulash of things weebs are hardwired to have wet dreams over. The entire point of him was to brutally deconstruct the exact archetype of character he represents. The problem is we're dealing with media literacy on par with the average deep sea invertebrate. So season 3 happens and all the normal people went "oh wow that Adam Taurus guy is a creepy abusive psycho stalker and a complete monster, I can't to see him get his comeuppance" but all of the guys I've been talking about were instead sat there like "...so when does the power fantasy begin?" Then by the time they realized two entire seasons later that they were the ones being made fun of they were already very committed to this character. Channels like Eruptionfang had already put out playlists of media analysis videos examining the complexities of this completely made up version of the character that existed solely in the realm of their imagination who, were he ever real, would be the perfect sigma male antihero they were so desperately waiting for. Bit hard to just accept you were wrong by that point.

[rotten7rat]

Jason Todd Playlist Analysis

PART 1

Crooked Path by Polaris

One of many songs that will be about the difficult relationship between Jason and Bruce. Kind of about Jason reaching out to Bruce just for him to not be there, and about Bruce reaching out just for Jason not to be there either. Their differences divide them, but their love keeps them from parting.

I'm reaching out, please take my hand

The water's getting higher and I can't understand

Why I can't pull you in

Do you even care?

Do you even want me there?

This part refers to Jason reaching out to Bruce through his ultimatums and attempted truces eventually, just to seemingly only get Batman and not Bruce. Jason is struggling to stay afloat while feeling so isolated, he needs Bruce but isn’t directly saying so. He questions if Bruce even cares for him or is glad he is alive.

We are the victims just like our parents taught us to be

Roots planted firmly, but we fell so far from the tree

And still we cling to the past with an iron grip

Comparing their origins as heroes/antiheroes. Bruce became Batman because of the murder of his parents. Jason became Robin first to help Batman in his quest and to help the victims of crime, especially women and children. He then became Red Hood as a means of getting revenge and protecting Crime Alley. Despite their intentions they both have fallen far from the original inspirations of their work. Both Bruce and Jason cling to their pasts to justify the decisions they make and the work they do as heroes.

My will is spent

I used the very last drop

Trying to keep my head on straight enough

I know it hurts

It hurts to feel it all slip right past you

I just want to ask you

This part can reference their final confrontation in UtRH. Jason spent years training and planning for his takeover of Crime Alley and this moment in particular. He doesn’t blame Bruce for his death, he acknowledges even that it hurt him.

Was there something holding you back?

Have you had to cover your tracks

So long, you lost your identity?

Is there something dragging you down?

Crippled under the weight of the crown

What are you waiting, oh, what are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

He's asking what stopped Bruce from killing the Joker, what’s stopping him now. In his mind, Bruce treated his death not as him losing a son, but as Batman losing a soldier. He’s buried Bruce Wayne under so many layers of Batman that he’s lost his own identity. He understands that “Batman doesn’t kill” but why not just this once? Why try to live up to the standards of Batman when your son has been murdered?

For all of our differences

I always said I'd be there if you should come undone

Jason was by Bruce’s side as Robin for years, and even now is still in his corner. When push comes to shove he will always help Bruce, even if its just as Red Hood and Batman (obviously this depends on the comic and writer).

There are ghosts in every window

And they'll follow you back home

But if you stay a moment

I can tell you all I know

Of how these times have changed us

How they bring us to our knees

How they send us down the crooked path

Divide us temporarily

This could be Jason talking to Bruce, but also Bruce talking to Jason. Jason is asking Bruce to understand him, Bruce is telling Jason that he does. Both fall on deaf ears.

I said I'm sorry, I swear I'll do better

I never thought we'd have to carry this weight together

This is contagion, a plague that I bear

And it kills me to say that I really need you here

Again, this could be both Jason and Bruce talking to one another. They’re both sorry, they both swear to do better. They’re both probably apologising for the wrong thing. They never thought that this would be their relationship. Even after everything that’s happened, they still can’t part ways, they’re too bonded. They both carry the weight of Jason’s death, his return, but they can’t just say “I’m sorry, I need you, please come back.”

[silverskye13]

I’ve come to realize I heavily relate Helsknight to Odysseus and I genuinely have no idea why. I fear it is becoming a problem (Tbf it’s probably Epic’s fault but I am so confused where the correlation came from)

I dunno, I can see some of the parallels, especially in Epic's version, which is inherently a tragedy.

Both characters are strong warriors, skilled in their craft and decently smart [I would argue Odysseus leans really hard into cleverness, while Helsknight leans heavier into the idea of strategic knowledge. One leverages knowledge, the other leverages strength.]

Both characters are inherently protagonistic while still having obvious fatal flaws. [Helsknight is prone to giving into his anger, something often spurred by pride and resentment, the idea of might is right, I know better and I wish I could force you to agree. Odysseus is prone to giving into his pride, too used to his cleverness and guile getting him out of intense situations. See how he tells his name to Polyphemus because teaching a lesson is more important than escaping safely. See how he tries to slide away from taking responsibility for his actions and side-steps apologizing to Poseidon in Ruthlessness.]

On that note, both characters should know better [anger, especially irrational snap-decision anger, never helps Helsknight prove a point. Pride only ever leads to Odysseus losing men, and it's Poseidon's wrath that turns a 2 year trip into a 12 year Odyssey.]

Both have stories centered on fighting something bigger and more powerful than them, and inherently set against them. [Helsknight is against the universe. He knows it will devour him someday, and he fears the inevitable and fights it. Odysseus lives in a world that rewards brute strength and views cleverness as underhanded and dishonorable. In the original myth, Odysseus is an antihero of sorts. He is being punished for the sin of being smart instead of strong. A Real Greek would have killed Polyphemus.]

Both characters are very,,, community minded, power of friendship. Ike "I fight for my friends" meme.

Odysseus from Epic would be a cool voice claim for Helsknight. I personally don't think the voice matches, but it's a good strong male character voice I can see why someone would pick it.

Also, not sure if you listen to the playlists, but there's some Epic songs on the Helsknight playlist lol

[wisteria-lodge]

Do you have any songs or playlist that make you think of Prison of the Phoenix or snupin in general?

"Wolf" - First Aid Kit ~ This song is just Remus. Of course he has to be indie folk rock, no surprises there. And it's just this nice mix of tired and badass that I think really suits him.

"The Unwinding Cable Car" - Anberlin ~ A Severus song. Very contemplative, internal, and... stuck. With a through line of hope.

"18th Floor Balcony" - Blue October ~ Great song for the tone of their relationship. We've got some overwhelmed and disbelieving hesitance, and it's all very soft and subtle and low key - while also being very intense (the way they are).

"Young and Beautiful" - Lana Del Rey ~ Slightly melancholy yet triumphant summer romance, with lots of self-doubt in there.

"Prelude 12/21" - AFI" ~ This is actually my Severus + Dumbledore song. It's got a lot of power behind it, but it's also a creepy lullaby, which speaks to the insidiousness, condescension, but also overwhelming nature of this relationship.

"Diary of Jane" - Breaking Benjamin ~ Severus/Lily needs to be feel very intense, but very young. So this is like bleak, angry Severus who just doesn't care what happens next (but thinks he's being very tragic and noble.)

"Breaking Inside - Shinedown" ~ A Severus angst song - all about being trapped (by your past, by circumstances, by yourself) and just very angry about it.

"Antihero" - Taylor Swift" ~ My song for getting inside Sirius' head. A little self hating, but a little self mythologizing, and like... he's just starting to get a more objective view of his relationships.

"Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels" - Todrick Hall ~ @niche-pastiche said I had to put this one in for Lucius.

"Look What You Made Me Do" ~ Taylor Swift" - ANOTher diva song for Lucius, but this one is an angry diva... and it kinda works for me as a Lucius + Voldemort song.

[moondust-bard]

Songs for Writing playlists— The Masterpost

Songs about Animals

Songs about Water

Songs about Fire

Songs about War, Warriors, Rebellions, Revolutions, etc

Songs with Religious Themes

Songs about Witches & Magic

Songs about Teeth, Vampires, & Blood

Songs about Birds, Wings, Feathers, & Flight

Songs about Royalty, Ruling, & Kingdoms

Songs about forests, Trees, & Wood

Songs about Gardens, Plants, & Botanicals

Songs with Themes of Feminine Rage, Girl Power, & Feminism

Songs about Death & the Dead

Songs Related to Home, Homesickness, Leaving Home

Songs Related to the Moon

Songs Related to the Sun

Songs Related to the Cosmos & Celestial Bodies

Songs about Demons, Devils, & Monsters

Songs with Ties to Fairytales, Folklore, & Myths

Songs about Shadows & Darkness

Songs about Games, Competitions, & Victory

Songs about Weather & Natural Disasters

Songs for Warriors, journeys, & Wanderers

Songs about Secrets, Lies, & Truth

Songs about Sleep, Dreams, & Nightmares

Songs About Ghosts & Haunts

Songs About Hunters, Prey, & Predators

Songs about Gems & Metals

Genre: Urban Dystopia

Genre: Romance

Character: Villains & Antiheroes

Character: The Chosen One

Character : The Lovers

Character : Assassins, Killers, Criminals

Character: Gods & Immortals

Notice a theme or topic I’ve missed? Send them to my ask box!

Check out the Spotify— here — to view the full playlists

[acustardduckling]

I wanted to make a redux of Julia's playlist! It has a few songs that weren't on the original, and it has now been separated into categories based on, er ... personality facets? Tone? Something like that.

Also I made a header image that I got completely carried away with. Content warning for vulgar language, violent language, and excessive alcohol and/or drug use in quite a few of these songs. Just in case!

Party-Ghost Grandma Runaway Baby Fear & Delight Peeping Tom Chocolata Mi Mi Mi Maneater Womanizer Cannibal I Wanna Go Easy Lover You Give Love a Bad Name Fight for Your Right You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) Mambo No.5 Dirrty Heads Will Roll Livin' La Vida Loca Rasputin Material Girl (Sorry Queenie) Mansion Party (Sorry Tay) -

Playing On Serious Mode I Can't Decide Love Me Dead Hellbent Alejandro All That She Wants Under Heroine ‘Cause I’m a Liar Bad Guy Drunk Ghost Wonderland The Wolf Antihero Midnight Sky -

Vibe Check Dragons Roundtable Rival (Nightcore) Dragon Battle // Bonetail Last Surprise The Dirty Side of the Street Corset Theme Candy's Music Store Madame Flurrie Veilstone City // BDSP ver. Route 228 // BDSP ver. K.K. Milonga K.K. Oasis Boo House Play with Bowser Sirena Beach Silent Chasm Mt Pyre Peak Pyrite Town World Bowser

[mysticstarlightduck]

Character Intro - Kye Thalax

If you like this, please reblog! 💕

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☆ ・・About/General Info ・・☆

A ruthless mercenary and occasional assassin who specializes in poisons and deadly chemicals, Kye starts out as the most morally grey character in the crew, an antihero who isn't afraid to do terrible things or be downright evil to get what he wants. Haunted by his brutal past, Kye has become quite unpredictable and sometimes harsh to others, even when he doesn't want to be. Kye also often resorts to deceit and manipulation to take down his enemies, an prefers to find smart and creative solutions rather than trying to face problems head-on or through sheer strength. He was a childhood acquaintance/friend of Artemis, but the two have long since become rivals due to an incident in their shared past that has been left unresolved.

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☆・・More Info ・・☆

Pronouns - He/HimAge - Unspecified yet, but around 19 or 20 years old Current Role - Antihero & part of the main cast, rival to Artemis Zreeth Appearance - Kye has long, straight greyish-white hair, usually effortlessly styled loose. He is thin and lanky, as well as rather tall, standing at 6ft or around 182cm. His eyes are an icy cyan or light blue hue, and he has a very sharp gaze. His outfit usually consists of a black long-sleeved shirt, a dark grey or black jacket or overcoat, grey pants, and polished black leather combat boots - he also always wears gloves, usually either stark white or pitch black.

Personality Types:

✶ Enneagram: 6w5

✶ MBTI: INTP

Occupation: Mercenary, assassin, chemicals and poisons expert, intergalactic thief. Species & Place of Birth: Khylet (alien), Thypsiell (planet in the Khosmonian Galaxies) Sexuality: Unknown

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☆・・Extras・・☆

✶ Character Playlist

Playlist Sneak Peek:

Hero - David Kushner

Casualty - Hidden Citizens, Tash

Super Villain - Stileto, Silent Child, Kendyle Paige

I Am Machine - Three Days Grace

Living Hell - Bella Poarch

Wildflowers - Tom Petty

Assassin - Au/ra

And more!

・・・

✶ Tags:

#wip supernova initiative

#oc: kye thalax

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Supernova Initiative Taglist (-/+): @ray-writes-n-shit, @sarandipitywrites, @lassiesandiego, @smol-feralgremlin, @kaylinalexanderbooks,

@saturnine-saturneight @diabolical-blue @oh-no-another-idea

@cakeinthevoid, @clairelsonao3, @sleepy-night-child

@thepeculiarbird

@the-golden-comet, @urnumber1star, @ominous-feychild, @anyablackwood @amaiguri @lyutenw @finickyfelix

@elshells, @thecomfywriter

Let me know if you'd like to be added!

Source for moodboard pictures & music playlist: Pinterest & Spotify respectively

[planetary-go-fuck-yourself]

antiheros blog. mostly will be song lyrics or losing my fucking mind. do not expect anything sane from this blog. multibandom.

antihero / vee . xt/it/thxy/hx . 19-20+ . alter

system main: @pixelated-blood-cells

pfp: viralinn /twitter

link to my playlist because if im consistently losing my mind over a song itll be on there

userbox text under break

this user wants to see you fucking RUN

this user hopes their abuser suffers

This user will not fucking hesitate

I WILL AVENGE MY GHOST WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE

this user loves mcr

this user will stop wearing black then they make a darker color

due to personal reasons this user will be listening to the same ten my chemical romance song on repeat

this user is brimming with insatiable rage and on the verge of snapping at any moment

This user is not normal about music.

[jinnieboosworld]

Detective! Bang Chan x Antihero! Reader

Next

Warnings: mentions of murder, mentions of blood, mentions of vomit, swearing

Genre: eventual smut, angst, very slow burn, mystery, thriller, fluff.

Tag list: @jetblackbelle

Comment if you would like to be added.

Playlist Credit to PAYTON on Spotify.

Thank you for sitting through opening credits. Enjoy the show.

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Chapter 1: The Shocking Homicide

Heavy, hurried footsteps echoed through the dimly lit corridors of the detective's unit, causing heads to pop out of cubicles in curiosity. Detective Lee Felix burst into the room, his expression tense, and he slammed a folder onto Detective Bang Chan's desk. Chan's face contorted with a mix of surprise and concern.

"There's been a homicide, Chan!" Felix exclaimed, his voice tinged with urgency. Chan's eyes widened in disbelief.

Hosuttang hadn't seen a homicide in thirty long years, not since Chan's father had been a respected detective on the force. "A homicide?" Chan repeated, his voice filled with shock. "Where?"

Felix's reply was swift and to the point, "In district 3." Without hesitation, Chan stood up and said, "Okay, brief me on the way."

As the detectives made their way to the crime scene, Felix filled Chan in on what little they knew. "All we know is that there was a body found in villa 103 of Water Side Villas." Chan furrowed his brows in confusion. "Water Side Villas? Isn't that like a retirement neighborhood?"

Felix nodded in agreement. "Yeah, and it's one of those super-gated places, so how in the world did a murder happen there?" The question hung in the air, a puzzle waiting to be solved. How could someone breach the security of a community with a fifteen-foot-tall gate? Unless, of course, it was someone who belonged there.

Arriving at the scene, bathed in the alternating red and blue lights of police cars, they spotted Detective Minho waving them over to the beachfront just behind the house. He stood beside his partner, Hyunjin, who looked queasy but managed a weak nod when Felix inquired about his condition.

"The scene inside is brutal," Minho informed them, a grimace on his face.

Chan couldn't help but wonder if he should have taken Minho's warning more seriously. He stepped into the room, the metallic scent of blood hanging heavy in the air. The victim lay lifeless, their body grotesquely mutilated. It was evident that they had been stabbed multiple times, though the exact count was yet unknown, given the sheer volume of blood.

"Chan!" Felix called out from near the victim's body, his voice urgent. "I found this." Felix held up a note with a rose attached to it, both carefully handled with gloved hands. On the front of the letter, the words "DETECTIVE BANG" were written in bold, foreboding letters. As Chan read the contents of the note, his eyebrows furrowed deeper with each passing word.

"To Detective Bang,

You and your fellow incompetent investigators did nothing. You forced my hand. I had no choice.

Yours Truly, The Rose."

A shiver ran down Chan's spine as he pondered the mysterious message. Who was this enigmatic figure, what did they mean by "we did nothing," and most perplexingly, how did they know him?

Questions swirled in Chan's mind as he stared at the note, a puzzle piece in a much larger, sinister game that was just beginning. Chan's mind raced, trying to make sense of the cryptic message left behind by "The Rose." It was clear that this was not an ordinary murder case, and the killer seemed to have a personal vendetta against him and his team.

Felix watched Chan's reaction closely, concern etched on his face. "Chan, do you have any idea who this could be?" he asked in a hushed tone, aware of the gravity of the situation.

Chan shook his head, his thoughts still scattered. "No, Felix. I've never heard of anyone going by 'The Rose,' and I can't imagine why they'd target us."

As they stood in the gruesome crime scene, the realization sunk in that they were dealing with a highly skilled and ruthless adversary. The victim's identity remained unknown, but it was clear that this was not a random act of violence. The precision and brutality of the murder hinted at something deeper.

Minho, who had been examining the room meticulously, interrupted their thoughts. "Chan, take a look at this." He pointed to a series of symbols etched into the wooden floorboards near the victim's body. The symbols appeared to be part of a larger pattern, intricate and mystifying.

"What is this?" Chan muttered as he crouched down to get a closer look. "Some kind of ritualistic marking?"

Felix joined them, and they studied the symbols together. "It's definitely unusual," Felix said, frowning. "We should have our forensics team analyze this. It might hold a clue to the killer's identity or motive."

Just as they were about to leave the room to allow the forensics team to do their work, Chan noticed something else. A faint, sweet scent hung in the air, barely noticeable amidst the overpowering stench of blood. He followed his nose to a bouquet of roses placed on a nearby table, as if deliberately positioned to be discovered.

"These roses," Chan mused, his voice low, "they're fresh. Someone brought them here recently."

Felix raised an eyebrow. "What do you think it means?"

"I'm not sure," Chan admitted. "But it's another piece of the puzzle. We need to find out who left these roses and why."

With the crime scene secured and the forensics team taking over, Chan and Felix returned to their car, the weight of the case heavy on their shoulders. The drive back to the precinct was filled with an uncomfortable silence as they both contemplated the chilling message and the enigmatic killer known as "The Rose."

Back at the precinct, Chan decided to delve into the past records of Water Side Villas, hoping to find any connections or leads. Felix, on the other hand, began compiling a list of potential suspects, considering that the murderer might be someone with a grudge against the police.

As the hours passed, they realized that they were facing a formidable adversary, one who had carefully planned this crime and seemed to have intimate knowledge of their lives. It was a race against time to decipher the cryptic message and uncover the identity of "The Rose" before they struck again.

Little did they know that this case would not only challenge their detective skills but also force them to confront their own pasts and secrets, unraveling a web of darkness that extended far beyond the confines of Water Side Villas. With each passing hour, the precinct buzzed with activity. Chan delved into the archives, sifting through decades of records related to Water Side Villas. His goal was to uncover any incidents, disputes, or individuals who might have a connection to the crime. As he poured over the files, he couldn't help but feel a growing unease. This case was unlike any he had encountered before, and the ominous presence of "The Rose" loomed over it all.

Meanwhile, Felix had assembled a list of potential suspects, individuals whose past grievances or criminal histories might have driven them to such a heinous act. They ranged from disgruntled former employees of Water Side Villas to estranged family members of residents. The list was long and diverse, reflecting the complexities of the retirement community and the secrets hidden behind its walls.

Hours turned into late evening as the detectives worked tirelessly. Chan had found a few incidents in the past involving minor disputes among residents, but nothing that seemed to warrant the level of violence they had witnessed. Felix, on the other hand, had narrowed down the list of suspects but still lacked concrete evidence to connect any of them to the murder.

Just as frustration began to set in, their attention was drawn to a news report playing on the precinct's television. The headline sent a chill down Chan's spine: "Water Side Villas Resident Missing."

The report featured an elderly woman named Evelyn Turner, who had vanished without a trace from her villa at Water Side Villas just days before the murder. Chan couldn't help but notice that the villa number mentioned in the news was 103—the same as the crime scene.

Felix and Chan exchanged a meaningful look. Could Evelyn Turner's disappearance be connected to the murder? It seemed more than coincidental. They immediately reached out to the local authorities, requesting all available information on the missing resident.

As they waited for a response, Chan received a call from the precinct's forensics team. They had analyzed the symbols on the floorboards and made a startling discovery. The symbols were indeed part of a ritualistic pattern, suggesting a sinister motive behind the murder. The question remained: who would go to such lengths to send a message in such a gruesome manner?

The night wore on, and the precinct's bustling energy gave way to a sense of urgency. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, but the picture they were forming was far from complete. Chan and Felix knew that they were dealing with a cunning and meticulous adversary who had carefully orchestrated this twisted game.

As they delved deeper into the mysteries surrounding Water Side Villas, they couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched, that every move they made was being observed by "The Rose." With the missing resident, Evelyn Turner, now a critical part of the puzzle, they were determined to uncover the truth before more lives were claimed by the enigmatic killer. The stakes were higher than ever, and the clock was ticking. As Chan and Felix continued their investigation into the murder at Water Side Villas, the specter of "The Rose" continued to haunt their every step. The puzzle pieces were slowly falling into place, but they were still far from unraveling the enigma that shrouded this case.

Their request for information on Evelyn Turner's disappearance had yielded some troubling details. The elderly woman had lived alone in villa 103, the same villa where the gruesome murder had taken place. It was becoming increasingly evident that her vanishing act was intertwined with the murder, and the detectives needed to find out how.

The forensics team's analysis of the ritualistic symbols on the floorboards had raised more questions than answers. The symbols belonged to an obscure cult, one that hadn't been active in decades. The investigators struggled to understand the significance of the symbols and how they tied into the murder.

Chan couldn't help but feel the weight of the case bearing down on him. It was as if "The Rose" had set a meticulous trap, one that kept them constantly guessing. He knew they needed a breakthrough, something to tip the scales in their favor.

One evening, as Chan and Felix reviewed the list of potential suspects, a name caught Chan's eye. "Seo Yoo-jin," he muttered to himself, reading the dossier. She was a former resident of Water Side Villas, and her file indicated a history of grievances with the community's management. Could she be connected to the murder and Evelyn Turner's disappearance?

Felix leaned over to look at the file. "What do you think, Chan?"

Chan considered it carefully. "Yoo-jin might have a motive, but we don't have any concrete evidence linking her to the crime. We need to dig deeper."

Just as they were about to delve further into Yoo-jin's background, an unexpected visitor arrived at the precinct. A woman with striking features and an air of confidence walked through the entrance, flashing a badge that identified her as "Detective Y/n L/n."

Chan and Felix exchanged glances. They hadn't been expecting any outside assistance on the case, and her sudden appearance was suspicious. Y/n L/n approached them with a friendly smile.

"I heard about the case at Water Side Villas," she said. "I thought I might offer my help. Two heads are better than one, right?"

Felix nodded cautiously, while Chan maintained a watchful gaze. "We appreciate any assistance," Felix replied, "but this is a complex case with a lot of moving parts. It might take some time to get you up to speed."

Y/n L/n's smile didn't waver. "I'm a quick learner, Detective Felix. I'm confident that together, we can bring this killer to justice."

Chan couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about Y/n L/n. Her arrival felt too convenient, and her demeanor was a bit too composed for someone entering a murder investigation. But they couldn't afford to dismiss her help outright. The case was growing more intricate by the day, and they needed all the assistance they could get.

Little did they know that Y/n L/n, the enigmatic newcomer, had her own motives for joining the investigation. She harbored a dark secret and a personal vendetta, one that was intricately entwined with the murders at Water Side Villas. As she blended seamlessly with the detectives, her presence marked the beginning of a dangerous game—one that would test the boundaries of trust, loyalty, and love.

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WIP INTRODUCTION - THROUGH THE YELLOW WINDOW

Through the Yellow Window

Pharaoh Syndicate Investigations Book ?

Queer, Diverse Cthulhu Mythos

Tropes: Prohibition mafias, trans and gay antihero protagonist, portal horror, found family, secret identities, brainwashing, everyone is queer, bizarre eldritch royal courts, eldritch prince-spawn, masks of all kinds, twist ending, and more

1932

Lazarus Core is dead. The Harbinger of the Pharaoh Syndicate is all that's left. Like a dog, he obeys the commands of his master, no matter how demeaning, cruel or gruesome they may be. The people of Arkham whisper of him, their voices tight with horror. If only they knew how deep the horror went. How deep the secrets go. Sent to investigate a suspicious incident at Miskatonic University's Orne Library, the Harbinger finds the worst thing he could have imagined waiting for him. Not a person, not an item, but a sign, the Yellow Sign, painted on a wall. And it’s too late, even destroying it, it’s too late.

It all happens so fast, a dreadful nightmare. Stolen away to Carcosa, encountering a mysterious woman, trying to save her from a stranger, and failing. Returned to Earth by the masked Duke of the Yellow Court, the Harbinger is told by his master that Carcosa will take him back, again and again, until he’s lost to it forever. It’s a fate the Harbinger would do anything to avoid. But it’s a different problem that consumes him when he learns the identity of the woman he met: his childhood friend, Amie DuPont. And the Harbinger will do anything for his friends.

Weaving in and out of Carcosa both sleeping and awake, the Harbinger dodges the Duke and his allies in a desperate attempt to reunite with and rescue Amie. But the trouble isn’t just otherworldly. Several Professors of Miskatonic University, led by head librarian Henry Armitage and his son William, blame Amie’s disappearance on the Pharaoh Syndicate, and are forming a resistance against the criminals that control Arkham. They have no idea what they’re truly tangling with, and just like Amie, the Harbinger may not be able to help them even if they wanted it.

He may not be able to help himself, either. With every defiant action he takes, the Court grows more and more interested in his existence. The Duke becomes curious. A stranger in yellow robes pursues him, through Carcosa and reality. The Harbinger will do anything for his friends, but when he comes face to face with the past he’s tried so hard to escape, what will he be able to do for himself?

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