#bride of the shadow king

[noellelovesbooks]

Bride of the Shadow King by: Sylvia Mercedes

Bride of the Shadow King by: Sylvia Mercedes

A shunned princess. A reluctant king.A marriage that could save both their kingdoms . . . but destroy their hearts.Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.When the handsome…

[maepolzine]

Everything I Read in 2023

Looking back at all the books I read during the last year.

[brittanybwrites]

I really loved From Lukov with Love. Now on to my next book.

Currently Reading: Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes

[scaryfaiiry]

𝔗𝔦𝔪 𝔅𝔲𝔯𝔱𝔬𝔫 𝔉𝔦𝔩𝔪𝔰 ༺♡༻

[yibeimolihuacha]

Idk if anyone has already said it, probably someone has

but I'll say it again

book!Nikolai is so Westley-coded

[franki-lew-yo]

Updated my Animation deleted scene playlist, kiddies

Feel free to message me w suggestions of anything I didn't already ad to the list, though know that I always ATTEMPT to keep videos together based on the movie/show they pretain tho so you'll have to wait for it to be properly sorted out.

[cinemajunkie70]

Happy 100th Birthday in the afterlife to the eternally awesome Christopher Lee!

[starknesskenobi]

I’m sorry I personally loved the Nikolai and Mal ending because Nikolai giving the mantle of Sturmhond to Mal had the same energy as this....

[shiveringfrogspawn]

What's up sluts (affectionate)

Welcome to my blog! Things you may care to know about me:

Name: Bee

Pronouns: she/her

Religion: Born and raised Catholic BUT BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY ASSUMPTIONS: I do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexuality, social standing, or religion. I am an ally to the queer community. I will never force my personal beliefs upon other people. It's sad I even have to make this disclaimer, but I'm aware many people have preconceived notions about Christians that are based on very real personal experiences. This is a safe space ship, I'm here to meet like-minded people not preach :)

Ethnicity: Pākehā living in Aotearoa

Sexuality: who knows at this point 😭 let's say unlabeled queer??

Other socials: Letterboxd, Spotify, Pinterest, Serializd

CW: this blog contains swearing and spoilers for all fandoms listed below. I can't think of anything else on here that warrants a TW, but if you see something, please let me know and I'll add it - that's valid!

I'm part of many, many fandoms, so if you're interested in them, take a look at things I've reblogged. Wanna talk about any of them? DM me (or whatever the tumblr equivalent is called). I'd love to chat (as you can tell by this disgustingly long intro post). I'll leave it open-ended so I can add more, because I am ravenously consuming more media - books, movies, TV shows, bands - and becoming more powerful.

MOVIES

Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, Pride and Prejudice, Dead Poets Society, Knives Out, Stardust, Night at the Museum, Terminator, Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, Hunt for the Wilderpeople...

TV SHOWS

Doctor Who, Good Omens, Sherlock, Shadow and Bone (though it's absolutely awful compared to the awesome book series, it's special in its own way 🥴), Taskmaster, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Countdown, Our Flag Means Death, The Mighty Boosh, All the Light We Cannot See...

BOOKS

Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six of Crows duology, King of Scars duology, Good Omens: the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, The Secret History, Harry Potter (side note: this blog is a safe space for LGBTQ+ people! I do not agree with JKR’s transphobic views, 99% of my fandom activity involves reading gay porn about her characters - yes, I am a whore for the marauders era), The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson/the Riordanverse, Heartstopper, The Picture of Dorian Gray, We Hunt the Flame, One Last Stop, Red, White, and Royal Blue, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Traitor and the Thief duology, Kaitangata Twitch, Heidi series, Little Women series, most things by Roald Dahl, the Robert Langdon series, All the Light We Cannot See...

BANDS/MUSIC

Queen, the Beatles, David Bowie, Aerosmith, The Beautiful South, Green Day, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, ABBA, the Bee Gees, Elton John, Elvis Presley…

MISC.

Hamilton the musical, SIX the musical…

TAGS

#save that for later is for helpful stuff I want to refer back to (and it's definitely not a Mel Giedroyc (S4) Taskmaster reference)

#bee answers is for me answering asks. Please, feel free to ask away! I love yapping to at moots :)

[beneaththetangles]

Welcome to Reader’s Corner, your little cubby on the Internet where you can curl up with a manga or light novel and just get away from it all. Do you want to pick up one of the series we’ve been reviewing for months or even years? We’ve got a few of those, including Helck and Shadows House. How about a brand-new series? We’ve got you covered as well with manga like He’s Expecting and Tokyo These Days. Whatever your mood, we’ll make sure you’re all comfy and squared away!

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A Bride’s Story (Vol. 14) • Cat on the Hero’s Lap (Vol. 1) • Dandadan (Vol. 6) • The Deer King: Yuna and the Promised Journey (Vol. 1) • The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom (Vol. 4) • He’s Expecting (Vol. 1) • Helck (Vol. 7) • Scribbles (Vol. 2) • Sengoku Youko (Vol. 6) • Shadows House (Vol. 5) • Steel of the Celestial Shadows (Vol. 1) • Tokyo These Days (Vol. 1)

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[menagerie-of-monsters]

Find the Words!

This tag came from @dogmomwrites! Thanks for tagging me in - I've been looking to get back into these.

Passing on with soft tags for @i-can-even-burn-salad, @k--havok, @authoralexharvey, and @writing-with-melon. Your words will be blue, night, first, and away. If you can't find one, leave a fun fact about your WIP, OCs, or writing process!

My words were beyond, disturb, fetch, and dark. Be forewarned - some of it is NSFW :)

Beyond

Claimed by the Flame of Faery - coming out Oct 18

"Both?" he asked, breathy and full of hunger. "Uh-huh," I gasped out in return, clinging to him. Gods, I was the one undone by him. I couldn't think beyond the thrust and drag of his cock inside me, except to crave more. I needed it—needed him—couldn't believe I'd gone weeks without this. "Fuck, Varis, now, please—" Something hit the floor as Varistan fumbled with the bedside table. He snarled a curse, then simply yanked the drawer fully out of the table and snatched the bottle of oil out of the ensuing chaos. He stroked oil down along the spade of his tail, shuddering from it. With a low growl, he shifted and bit the other side of my neck, his hips snapping against mine. "Gods, Bells, I love feeling your cunt grab me when I sink these dragon's fangs into your pretty neck—"

Disturb

The Goddess of Passion (Part 1: Sacrificed to the Goddess)

I'm actually publishing this on Kindle Vella under the pen name Alessandra Caine!

I was finishing up my meal, practicing my sultry lounging on the couch as I fed myself grapes like I was my own lover, when there was a knock on the door of my suite. I sat up, somewhat surprised at being disturbed. "Come in," I called, setting my grapes back down in their bowl. The door opened, and Merula stepped through. She bowed to me, then stood again. "Your glory, I have with me a hetaira from Nehisk District. He is renowned as a dancer, and is said to be an excellent lover." I raised my eyebrow at her when she hesitated, curious as to why she was giving me this introduction without him next to her. "And?" I asked, trying to keep my voice gentle. She licked her lips. "He is a daemon, your glory, and was attacked three months ago by a man who despised his kind, and who killed two others before he was caught and executed. He bears the scars from it, and can no longer work as a hetaira, but you said..." She hesitated again, then took a breath and continued. "You said you wanted people of all kinds, your glory. I recalled the trial, and sought him out for you."

Fetch

Rain in the Desert - backburner WIP

I stepped forward and held out the lantern. "Trade you," I said with a smile. "I'll fetch the things and meet you up there. You can hang the lantern up so I know where to go. Would you like anything besides hoof supplies?" He let me shoulder my pack before taking the lantern. One of his fingers brushed against mine as he wrapped them around the handle. Heat shocked down my arm, thudding into my chest as my heart quickened and my cheeks warmed. It felt as if I'd never been touched before—as if the soft contact of his index finger running along the side of my pinkie had made that sense bloom into life. I swallowed, trying not to stare at him, or to look like some sort of desperate maiden swooning over the attention of her beau. This wasn't like that. Ash wasn't like that—would never look at someone like me with interest. That he trusted me enough to let me help him with his feet was nothing short of miraculous. To be attracted to him - to even think about indulging that attraction - was ridiculous.

Dark

King of Ice and Shadow - WIP - planned for Jan 2024

The door of ice shatters. Even expecting it, I jump, the broken-glass sound so shocking I start sweating despite the cold. It falls like a chandelier cut from the ceiling, crystal skittering across the frozen ground. One shard kisses my boot. I crush it underfoot. Through that dark doorway steps my fate. The Winter King is so cold and stark that even the firelight can't warm him. I take him in with a glance made sharp by adrenaline. His long hair falls down his back like a waterfall of ice. A crown of crystal and silver rests on his head. A unicorn's tail curls behind him, brushing the ground. The winter chill seems to roll off his skin, as if he carries a glacier in his soul.

[aesthetic-solar-space]

House of Lies and Sorrow by Emily Blackwood

268 pages, published July 6, 2022 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Now do not get me wrong this book was a fun ride and gave me just what I needed, however, I will admit it is one that after reading I quickly forgot major pieces (which is gonna cause trouble with the sequel coming out on September 26th of this year)

[maepolzine]

Looking Back at the Books I Read in October 2023

Sharing all the books and my thoughts on them from the last month.

[zmtn]

[Full comic transcript under cut in addition to the alt text.]

So I've been working on a short comic, and here's a preview of the first five pages and the cover. They still need some cleanup and editing, and the rest of the pages of course, but I hope you enjoy them!

Images: First is a cover, in greens, oranges and purples. Title: The Orc and Her Bride, A Comic by Zoe Maxine. The illustration shows a surprised orc woman in a fancy cape and circlet holding an equally surprised dark skinned elf woman in a creamy bridal dress and crown.

Page 1. Full page drawing of the orc woman, looking far more ramshackle, covered in blood on a pile of bodies, and holding a giant axe. She pants with exhaustion.

Page 2. She looks over to see three people murmuring around a nearby building. Orc: "Don't tell me there's more." The three pointy eared people approach, looking frightened. Bearded man with his hands raised: "Mistress - Please, have mercy." The Orc is shocked, before she looks down, muttering, "Not looking forward to this part." Looking at the bearded fellow she says, "I will not harm the unarmed." Sighing, the bearded man says, "Thank you, Mistress." Avoiding his eyes, the orc says, "I don't deserve your thanks. I have killed many of your brethren."

Page 3. Two of the people exchange a look between them, faces neutral. Bearded one: "…Our soldiers, yes." The other, an older woman with short hair, looks at the orc. "Mistress, where do you come from?" Bearded one: "Why have you done this?" A shadow passes over the orc's face. "I am from Eskerfort." The next panel shows her saying "And… because I am from Eskerfort." over a flashback to her kneeling on the ground, defeated, in front of burning houses with soldiers barely visible in the background.

The two people in the present look away, almost ashamed, saying "Ah," with understanding.

Page 4. Looking down at the bodies below her, the orc says, "I am tired of bloodshed. I have avenged my kin. I will darken your doorways no more and leave you in peace." As she turns to leave, however, the beareded one rushes forward. "Wait! Worrier! Stop! Please!" The elfin woman looks up at her, asking, "Do you not know our laws?" Together the two try to point out something to the orc. "Look, please!" "Look!" Among the bodies is a fancily dressed one wearing a circlet. Off-panel, the people say, "That one you killed among the dead - he was our king." One of them reaches down to grab the circlet.

Page 5: Looking concerned, the orc woman says, "Are you asking me to be executed? For Regicide?" As the elfin woman is doing something, the bearded one puts his hands on his hips and looks up sternly. "No, Warrior, we are asking you to take responsibility."

The elfin woman holds the circlet up to the orc. It shines. "Our laws are clear," she says, "Whoever kills the king becomes the new king."

The orc stares ahead, eyes becoming pinpricks. "What?"

The next panel has her dressed in a fur lined cape with the circlet on her head, her hair being brushed. She has the exact same expression on her face. "what?"

The last panel has her sitting at the head of a long table with all the elfin people enjoying themselves around her. "what"

[halcyone-of-the-sea]

Main Masterlist || Navigation || All works are F!Reader || All images sourced from Pinterest ||

SONGS THAT SOUND LIKE SEA-FOAM || Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Fisherman!John Price x F!Mermaid!Reader

SYNOPSIS: In which a lone mermaid finds good company with a handsome fisherman who trespasses in her cove. But the word isn't what it used to be...hunting ships patrol the waters.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

FANART: “You’re somethin’ beautiful, y’know that?” & "Mermaid Interpretation" by @thedevillovesflowers

2. RUN AWAY TO ME || Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Blacksmith!Johnny 'Soap' MacTavish x F!Runaway Bride!Reader

SYNOPSIS: The night started with wine and ended with blood. Racing through the woods after having escaped your wedding, you find a lone homestead in the middle of a rainstorm. Alone, wounded, and bordering on unconsciousness, you have no option but to knock.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

3. BLOOD-STAINED WOOL SPUN AT MIDNIGHT || 18 + Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Werewolf!Ghost x F!Tailor!Reader (Set in Van Helsing Era/Aesthetic)

SYNOPSIS: When you left the town in the year of our Lord, 1897, to buy more wool from the local farmer, the cobblestone streets had come up to meet the hooves of your neighbor's horse.

Along this trip of false hope, the open fields at your sides had led to the backdrop of a brimstone forest; an old shadow seems to loom there. A black thing. A devil with eyes like a burial mound. You were told to fear the Ghost of the Forest, but never had you known you'd be caught in his blackened claws.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

4. BLACK METAL AND BOURBON || 18+ Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Biker/Mechanic!Ghost x F!Bartender!Reader

SYNOPSIS: You've been in this small town for your entire existence, giving up dreams and aspirations to carry on life as a simple bartender despite your hatred of two things: the smell of cigarette smoke and the disrespect from regulars, namely, your ex and his buddies. But on a still-air Sunday, almost overnight, a mechanics shop pops up right across the street - giving sight to new faces and a fresh group of men with a love of motorcycles. One, in particular, seems to only like Bourbon.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

5. TO HUNT A SILVER STAG || Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Knight!Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick x Fae!Princess!Reader

SYNOPSIS: Promised to a greedy king to try and preserve the magic of the land, a princess instead finds herself drawn to a chivalrous knight and his gentle words. But everyone knows magic has a mind of its own.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

6. HOW TO ADAPT TO FIRE || Mini-Series || Completed

PAIRING: Fireman!John 'Soap' MacTavish x F!Journalist!Reader

SYNOPSIS: There is an arsonist in your city, and you're going to catch him. As one of the most prolific investigative journalists in the city, you make a lot of enemies the second your papers are released to the public. Your informant - and perhaps something more - in the local fire department makes a point to tell you to be careful.

But everyone knows he's right beside you when the fires start sparking.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

7. MOSS, BONE, AND A FALLING STAR || Mini-Series || Not Started

PAIRING: Witch Hunter!Price x F!Witch!Reader

SYNOPSIS: Humans have not been kind to you, but they usually are to things that they don't understand. You're offered a deal when a rugged-looking Witch Hunter shows up at your secluded hut. Make him see you for what you truly are in three stories or less. You oblige and give him the limit - a story of moss, of bone, and of a falling star.

CHAPTERS: Part I, Part II, Part III

8. VIVAMUS, MORIENDUM EST || Undetermined || Not Started

PAIRING: Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick x F!Reader (Reincarnation AU)

SYNOPSIS: In every lifetime you made a promise to one another: even if you must die, you will find a way to live together for all of eternity, be that five or a hundred years from now. You'd not broken your promise yet.

CHAPTERS: Undetermined

[crowclubkaz]

💚👁️🕸️ In honour of The Magnus Protocol releasing today, here are some book recommendations based on The Magnus Archives Fears!! 🕸️👁️💚

Detailed list of books below the cut!

For more book recommendations, especially queer horror, check out my Bookstagram @hauntedstacks

The Buried ⚰️ - Into the Sublime by Kate A. Boorman - Stuck by Ben Young - The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling - The Deep by Nick Cutter

The Corruption 🦠 - What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher - Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris - The Honeys by Ryan La Sala - She Is A Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

The Dark 🌑 - Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes - Nightfall by Jake Halpern & Peter Kujawinski - No Power by Todd Kirby - The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The Desolation 🔥 - Firestarter by Stephen King - Burner by Robert Ford - Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta - Burn the House Down by Kenna Jenkins

The End 💀 - Funeral Girl by Emma K. Ohland - Pet Sematary by Stephen King - Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune - This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

The Extinction 🦴 - Lost Signals by Max Booth III - Bride of the Tornado by James Kennedy - No Safety in Numbers by Dayna Lorentz - The Rules of the Road by C.B. Jones

The Eye 👁️ - Video Palace by Maynard Wills - Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie - A History of Fear by Luke Dumas - The Watchers by A.M. Shine

The Flesh 🦷 - You’ve Lost A Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca - Carnivore by Justin Boote - A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers - Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

The Hunt 🏹 - Hunt by Alexandra Nisneru - The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins - Survive the Night by Danielle Vega - The Hunger by Alma Katsu

The Lonely ☁️ - Red River Seven by A.J. Ryan - Solitude by Michael Penning - Dark Matter by Michelle Paver - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Slaughter 🥩 - Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin - Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine - American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis - The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas

The Spiral 🌀 - That Darkened Doorstep by Catherine Jordan - Mind the Mirrors by Amanda Leanne - Grey Noise by Marcus Hawke - Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling

The Stranger🕴️ - It Looks Like Us by Alison Ames - My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix - The Deep by Alma Katsu - The Outside by Stephen King

The Vast 🪂 - From Below by Darcy Coates - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant - Floating Staircase by Ronald Mafi - Nightmare Sky by Red Lagoe

The Web 🕸️ - The Taking of Jake Livingston - The Fervor by Alma Katsu - The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig - Come Closer by Sarah Gran

If You Like The Magnus Archives 💚 - Thirteen Stories by Jonathan Sims - Family Business by Jonathan Sims - Gas Station by Jack Townsend - Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix