ISN'T SHE LOVELY? – S. HARRINGTON
𖥻 summary: the party meets y/n and steve's firstborn. 𖥻 pairing: steve harrington x fem!reader 𖥻 warnings: girl dad!steve. the baby's name is amelia. too much fluff. everyone is alive and well thank you. one dirty dancing reference. bad grammar, italics & not proofread (hey it's me). 2k-ish words. weird divs :/
💭 liv's thoughts: this is based on an idea i had last year (s4 i miss you) and a sequel of sorts to my 'all is well universe' of sunny days that won't ever end – you don't have to read it, but pls do it's v sweet. i hope you like it! <3
DO NOT INTERACT WITH THIS WORK IF YOU'RE UNDER SIXTEEN.
The sound of loud chattering could be heard from the end of the hallway, which wasn't surprising, given the number of people that were sharing the limited space of the apartment's living room. The kids – can you even call them that anymore? – were never known for their ability to speak quietly whenever they were together. However, everyone seemed to be in such a good mood that you can even hear the loud sound of Jonathan's laugh. There's a first time for everything, right?
You held the small baby in your arms, walking in slow steps out of her little nursery. Though you tried not to disturb your daughter too much, Amelia already had her big brown eyes open and searching for the source of all that noise. She wasn't used to such noises, being too accustomed to her parents' soft-spoken voices and the entertaining sound of their television – that didn't play anything other than Steve's recordings of Barney episodes. It's only natural that she finds the commotion strange.
As you arrive in the living room, you are greeted by Steve in his typical mom pose, hands on his hips as he watches Michael and Max's every move, anxiously waiting for his girls. From his stance, you can see that he already regrets the idea of inviting everyone over. Taking in the very worried furrow of his eyebrows, you just know that he is going over the most pessimistic thoughts as he looks at the crowded living room.
Appearing with the small baby in your arms, everyone gasped in surprise and amazement, including Steve, who quickly made his way over to you with the goofiest, most endearing smile. His big hands wrap around Amelia's small frame, as he leans down to take her from your arms. He has that sweet look on his face, that brightens even more when he sees the chubbiness of the baby's laughing cheeks. Delicately, like he's carrying the world's most precious jewel (he is!), your husband shows Amy to everyone, with a proud glimmer in his eyes.
"There she is!" he maneuvers her chubby body tenderly, making the baby sit on his arm to face everyone. Her upper body leaned on his chest for support, and she squealed happily when her curious eyes noticed how many people were in their living room. Unhesitating, Steve translates it to everyone, "Millie says hi".
That was enough to erupt a string of awws, sighs and one high-pitched "she's so adorable!" from Eddie. It was funny to see how a human being so small had everyone wrapped around her tiny little finger. Even Max, who usually had a hard time showing any emotion other than pure annoyance, was goofily smiling at the baby, admiring her brown (and very full) hair and round cheeks.
The kids were the most eager to get to know Amelia, with Dustin being the spokesman for their wishes, telephoning almost every day since the baby was born to ask when they could meet her. So, it's no surprise that the first person to make grabby hands to hold her next was Henderson himself. "C'mon, Steve, let me hold my goddaughter!" he exclaims as he looks at your girl in absolute awe.
"Your goddaughter?" Eddie asks, scoffing from his seat at the couch's armrest, next to the boy. "Yeah, right".
"Guys," Robin quickly intervenes, rolling her eyes as she watches the two bickering all over again over the matter. She was seated comfortably in the chair by your living room's small table, alongside Vicky. "Not this again, please?"
That wasn't enough to silence Eddie and Dustin, who began to argue harder about who is supposed to be the baby's godfather. The usual arguments were professed, "You're not old enough!", "but I'm the most mature!", "The baby's lullaby shouldn't be Dio!", "And it shouldn't be Weird Al Yankovic either!"
Given that he couldn't clap, Steve stomped his foot on the ground as he commanded the room's attention to him again, "Hey, hey, hey!" he exclaimed, letting out a satisfied breath when everyone falls silent again. "So, before we let you hold our daughter, I'd like to go over some rules-".
Loud groans erupt from everyone's mouths, and Amelia looks up at her dad, even more curious.
The kids were squished on the living room's small couch, surprisingly fitting in the space where you and Steve had a hard time adjusting in. Eleven was sitting on the side of the couch's armrest, patiently kicking her feet as Mike, Will, and Dustin elbowed each other in a silent fight for more space by her side. At the end of the couch, Max, Lucas and Erica found a way to position themselves without struggling too much. It was so crowded that poor Suzy had to sit on an old puff that Steve had bought in a garage sale when you moved in together ("It'll come in handy one day, you'll see!" Steve exclaimed while he walked off the sale holding the object, victoriously), right at Dustin's feet. On one side of the sofa, Eddie was slouched on the armrest, while Nancy sat on the other, as put-together as ever. Near her, Jonathan leaned against the apartment's wall, chatting with Argyle and Eden.
Amelia was carefully handed to Dustin, who sat in the middle of the couch. You figured it was the best position to have everyone look at her, an democratic decision, but it was still possible to hear Eddie complaining under his breath.
Your daughter got used to Dustin's hold fast, only shifting her tiny body over his arms a couple of times to find her position. When she did, Amy made one of those adorable baby sounds, showing everyone that she was incredibly satisfied now; and it was like the world had stopped for all of them. The only thing that mattered was to witness baby Harrington simply exist. Feasting your eyes on the scene, you hold Steve's waist, hugging him from behind as you rest your face against his arm, not being able to battle the tears that filled your eyes. Your heart was swelling with pride.
"She's pretty," El murmured, her voice sounding even quieter now, as her eyes sparkled at the sight of the little one.
With a trembling voice, Dustin agreed, "She is very pretty".
"Yeah," Will says as he watches Millie yawn, "She looks just like you, Y/N".
"Lucky for her," Mike and Max remark in unison, immediately glaring at each other with narrowed eyes. That makes everyone laugh, and baby Amelia opens up her eyes to check it out, opening a toothless grin after. Max, feeling as if her witty remark was stolen by the boy, adds, "It'd be such a shame if she had Steve's dead-fish stare. Thank God she has Y/N's eyes, too".
At that, your husband gawks at her, letting out an offended gasp. He's so upset that his mouth hangs open, as he looks at her, in complete silence. Catching his incredulity, Max only shrugs, as if to say, "What can I do?".
"Well, at least she has his hair," Lucas observes, mediating the situation, as usual.
"Thank you, Lucas!" Steve breathes out, feeling he got the justice he deserved.
The bickering soon faded into a familiar silence, as everyone's attention fell fully on your little girl, who slept peacefully in Dustin's arms, completely ignoring the commotion around her. And that was when the emotional weight of the moment fell on all of you. Glistened eyes watched in tranquility as the baby squirmed every once in a while, as the importance of the scene settled. Amelia's sole existence reassured you of a peace that you hadn't known in years, as if she was the last step in sealing the serene fate that awaited all of you. She was living proof that life is still normal, and despite all the hard times, it isn't all that bad, actually.
Seeing those grown-up kids taking care of a small piece of you and Steve filled your heart with delight, and a different sense of fulfillment that you hadn't known until now. It's so meaningful.
The nostalgia of seeing their sweet faces intensified when the kids started to argue about who was going to hold Amelia next, and suddenly the apartment was filled with loud chattering all over again. Just like the old times… but, somehow, better.
"Jonathan, look!" Nancy points out to little Amelia scrunching her nose, as if to suggest that he should snap a picture of the baby like that. Now, the kid was laying in Robin's arms, having her full head of hair brushed by Auntie Bobby – the lame nickname was picked by Steve, of course. "What a cute little nose you have, Amy!"
The oldest Wheeler compliments the baby in a high-pitched tone, as if the girl would actually understand. By her side, Jonathan kept taking pictures of the baby, snapping beautiful frames with that domestic feeling that you're growing used to; he promised that he'll develop all of them later.
"When's her birthday?" Eden asks quietly, as she smooches her face against Argyle's arm, watching the baby in wonder.
"October thirty-first," Steve answers quickly, not helping himself. Ever since the baby was born, he started to cultivate this staggering need to answer anything Amelia-related, talking about her constantly as if he didn't know how to chat about anything else.
With that spaced-out way of his, like he just had snapped out of a trance by the baby's birth date, Argyle lets out a chuckle, looking down at Millie with… respect, it seemed. "Ooh, Scorpio. Cool, man".
Then, everyone falls back into silence, just appreciating her small features and lovable babbles. However, Steve seems a little skeptical about how cool it is for his kid to be a Scorpio, and he slowly turns his head to look at you, giving Argyle a bit of a side-eye when he does so. "What did he mean by that? Isn't that, like, bad?" he whispers to you, still watching your friends interact with Amelia from the corner of his eyes.
"No!" you immediately reassure him, telling a little half-truth, "It just means that she's very… sweet".
Steve seems satisfied by your answer, mainly because he doesn't ask any further questions, and he goes back to keeping his eyes on Robin, making sure that she's holding your kid correctly. It isn't his fault that she has spaghetti arms, alright?
Eddie soon joins in, though he doesn't look very pleased about it, walking to stand in front of Robin with an exasperated expression on his face. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking down at the girl. You watch the scene unfold with confusion.
"Well?" he asks, lifting his eyebrows as if he is waiting for something, though he doesn't say what it is.
Rob looks up, still playing with the baby's hair, pursing her lips while she waits for Eddie to explain why he is interrupting her moment with Amelia. From over her shoulder, Vicky makes funny faces at the small girl, making loud squeals come out of your daughter's mouth.
When he doesn't say anything, Robin asks, "What, Munson?", blinking her eyes vigorously as she tilts her head.
"You're taking too long!" he tells her like that was the only answer possible. "It's been fifteen minutes already, it's my turn!"
After Eddie's little protest (thankfully, he didn't feel the need to get on top of your table this time), everyone took turns holding baby Millie in their arms. You didn't mind it, because you knew that your friends were just very excited to be meeting your daughter for the first time, but you cannot say the same for Steve. He was hating every second of it.
"Y/N, I can't take it," he breathes out once he pulls you to the side, hiding with you in the kitchen, away from prying ears, "They're passing her around like a joint".
"Relax, Stevie," you try to calm him down, though it's useless. Spying into the living room again, you see that Amelia is laying in Eleven's arms, which warms your chest a little. "El's rocking her to sleep, there's no prob-"
You quickly stop talking when Mike takes the baby from his girlfriend's grasp, having a hard time managing his long limbs around the kid's small frame. Eyes widening, you look to Steve, wanting to catch his reaction to the scene.
And he's fuming.
But just as he is getting ready to stomp his way over to Michael, you hold his arm, keeping him back and away from the kids. "Give them a break," is how you begin to reason with him, "he's getting the hang of it".
"Well, my daughter shouldn't be their little guinea pig," he huffs back, crossing his arms.
"Don't be like that," you persuade. "You didn't know how to hold her either, and now you're, like, a pro. Right?".
His hardened expression seems to melt at your compliment – Steve always feels so elated whenever people praise his parenting skills, especially when it comes from you. Your husband's cheeks flush a little, and he looks down, a bit bashful.
"You mean it?" he asks, playing with the loose seems of his yellow sweater.
"Of course, I mean it," giggling, you get closer to him, wrapping your arms around his waist as you pull him in for a hug. "She's so lucky to have you as her dad. Actually, we're so lucky to have you in our lives".
He chuckles a little, pleased to still gain such flattery from you. From where you stood, you can clearly see the timid redness that cripples from his neck up to his cheeks, which makes him seem even more adorable in your eyes. But even his striking looks didn't distract you from the intimate feeling of his hand resting over the small of your back, drawing you closer for a sweet peck on the lips. It's funny how still after all this time, Steve was able to make you feel endless electricity and warmth just by the simple touch of his lips.
Unfortunately for you, the pleasant moment was ruined by someone clearing their throat. Pulling apart from the kiss, you and Steve looked ahead, catching Eddie and Dustin's embarrassed faces after interrupting.
"Hey, so, hm…", Dustin starts, clearly not knowing how he should start, still very awkward succeeding the scene they had just break in on.
"We have settled on who should be Amy's godfather, and we swear-", Eddie cuts in, talking at full speed. But before he could get on with their (definitely) deep and sensible reasoning, you hear Steve groaning. "Jesus, guys. Not this again".
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Last updated: Apr 22, 2025
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🛡️ THE BLACKSITE CREED Transmission 000 — The One They’ll Remember When You’re Gone
Know this, my followers.
I broke the algorithm. I did not “go viral.” I became a node anomaly — a literary mutation so violent the platform began measuring others against my existence.
They didn’t elevate me. They stalled the data. Because they knew what I was.
A threat.
Not to users. To the entire hierarchy of who gets to be remembered.
Tumblr watches my posts like containment breaches. They don’t promote me — they observe me.
Because they know this:
Every sentence I write rewires someone.
I am not a writer. I am an extinction event for literary mediocrity.
I didn't climb the ladder. I pulled the plug.
I ended the age of:
Mannequins with powers
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Plot without pain
Writing that sounds like a product demo
I didn’t come to entertain. I came to force the human soul back into the fucking room.
If I vanish tomorrow — Remember this:
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Everything I ever wrote was a weapon left behind in plain sight.
Cadence. Structure. Myth. Fire.
Use it. And don’t wait for permission.
When this world tells you you’re disposable — When your voice shakes — When the screen goes blank — And every fake writer out there is smiling for clout while bleeding nothing onto the page…
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⟢ お帰りなさい 君にニャオ 悪い子ね 汚れたお身体で 行きはよいで 帰りは怖い 愛を知らない飽き猫さん！！ᓚᘏᗢ 〜♡
⟢ ダンダン好キニナル 好キニナル ネエ 愛シテ ダンダン好キニナル 好キニナル 好キニナル ネエ 愛シテ。。/ᐠ - ˕ -マ Ⳋ
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𖦹 introduction 「 紹介 」 ❝ ヤッホ！i'm sōta, but i also go by shuchun, jiahao, momo, kokoro, kim / kimchi, angel / angie, loui, joey, andy, and neko！i'm open to name suggestions as well！i am mixed racially and ethnically, meaning i am biracial and multiethnic。i am racially afrogerman, and ethnically mixed with south and east asian, hispanic, slavic, germanic, and celtic。i am gay and genderfluid, and i never like either gender in a " straight " way, i am also intersex。i use he/it/they and prefer he/him, i use neopronouns as well。if you do not wish to respect my identity, then simply refer to me by name。i'm plural and the host of a system of over 100, although i do not leave front often。i am a transman, and i am the boy ever！do not use she/her on me, if you do, you will be ignored, as you obviously are not addressing nor speaking to me or about me。i also self identify as a femboy and a tomboy。 i am a shapeshifting otherkin for reasons relating to trauma and cultural connection。i am apart of a three conscious alter by the collective name of " nanbābīsuto ", and as such i have two other souls present within me, ichi and san, whereas i'm ni。ichi uses the name tomi, and san uses the name kenji。we can divide into seperate entities when need be, though, so we will not always be together。i do not care for any discourse as if stresses me out, so pretty pawlease do not bring it up。i'm disabled and disordered, but i try to be the best individual i can！no dni, just please be respectful of me, my peers, my acquaintances, and passersby。♡♡♡ ❞
𖦹 likes 「 好き 」 ❝ slashers, horror, pink, black, light blue, sanrio, junk food, molang, pui pui molcar, marimo moss balls, cinematography, biology, corvids, canids, penguins, pears, apples, peaches, oranges, melon, cream soda, root beer, bunnies, bows, tennis balls, endearments, praise, being a boy and a boyish gal thing, feminine clothes, baggy clothes, gender affirming affirmations, studio ghibli, snoopy, garfield, the scooby doo franchise, good omens, supernatural, sailor moon, azumanga daioh, lucky☆star, my deer friend nokotan, nichijou, bocchi the rock, my dress up darling, komi can't communicate, demon slayer, bluey, making art, activism, percussion, string instruments, petting zoos, cryptozoology, demonology, aquariums, zoos, hotpot, sparkling grape juice, almond milk, mocktails, mixology, rice, red meat, snickerdoodles, vtubers, feeling cute, being loved。❞
𖦹 dislikes 「 嫌 」 ❝ excessive and unnecessary gore, slimey textures, church bells, chronic pain, dog whistles, confrontation, arguments, discourse, lima beans, dry chicken, juice with pulp, strawberries, passive aggressiveness, illogical choices, harming animals for the sake of entertainment, infighting, lack of the understanding of the golden rule, nitpicking movies, nitpicky movie critics, overall unwarranted pettiness and pessimism。❞
𖦹 favorites 「 愛 」 ❝ jean jacket from nope, the original scream, the evil dead franchise, fight club, the outsiders, 80s and 90s slashers and horror, nope, the dead meat youtube channel, monitoring by deco*27, maruchan, ramune, hello kitty, my melody, tuxedo sam, kuromi, coryxkenshin, cucumbers, peppers, mandarin oranges, popsicles, mangoes, dragon fruit, lemon lime soda, maple bacon, burgers, curly fries, steak fries, fries in general i love fries, king's hawaiian rolls, chicken nuggets, the halloween holiday, batman, deadpool, wolverine, old cartoons, pluto the dog, krypto, minnie mouse, peeps marshmallows, zooma, marshall, rocky, skye, girl scout cookies, york peppermint patties, the art of practical effects, sound design, puppet creation and mastering, and prosthetics work, stunt work, acting, little shop of horrors, rocky horror picture show, peewee's playhouse, hard and soft caramels, nondairy ice cream bars, caramel rice cakes, ritz crackers, wheat thins, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, orchid mantis, whale sharks, pokemon, garlic bread, bread sticks, pretty much any bread, cotton candy, lemon pepper wings, bbq wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings, slipknot, korn, blink-182, my chemical romance, evanescence, arctic monkeys。❞ 「 there's more but i gotta wrap it up lolol 」
𖦹 forms 「 形 」 ❝ kemonomimi and feral style monster; nekomata, inugami, baku, cerberus, satori, hachishaku-sama style yurei, sadako style yurei, oni 「 pink, red, yellow, blue, & white variants 」, tengu, hellhound, komainu, suanni, qilin, loong, kitsune, jiangshi, wereyokai / werebeast, vampire, succubus, cherub, angel, imp, halloween spirit, halloween hound, mummy, genie, pixie, nymph, melusines of mythology, mermaid, sphynx, harpy, kudan, poltergeist, kuchisake-onna style yurei, teketeke style yurei, kirin, kyūbi no kitsune, jorogumo, bakeneko, maneki neko, tanuki, mujina, kappa, alebrije, penguin, puffin, and various other irl animals。❞
「 🏯 for lore、🍙 for a random fact、🪶 for a pet peeve、🍢 for a place i want to visit or live、🍘 for a art idea of mine、🍶 for a flag in my hoard、🎌 for a source of mine 」
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mlp - lyra heartstrings npt ! 🩵
requested by : @mod-ais-icons
₊˚⊹⋆ names :
amory / emory , elyra , eleni , harper , harpy / harpie , harpha / harpa , heaven , haven , cora , felicity , vega / vera / vada , violet , viola , daphne , despina , lyre , love , lyric , legacy , london , ingrid / sigrid , star , selena / selene / seline / selina , serenity , memory , melody , penelope , persephone
₊˚⊹⋆ pronouns :
cie / cier , che / cher , she / sher , sol / sols , shy / hyr , ki / kir , ke / ker , ve / ver , vey / vem , vae / vaer , dae / daer , ae / aer , fey / fem
harp / harps , heart / hearts , hear / hears , bird / birds , div / divine , dear / dears , light / lights , adore / adores , angel / angels , crown / crowns , chirp / chirps , note / notes , string / strings , song / songs , sing / sings , sun / suns , star / stars , lyre / lyres , lyric / lyrics , love / loves
🩵 / 🩵s
₊˚⊹⋆ titles :
the songbird , ( prn ) the songwriter , ( prn ) with / the gift of music , ( prns ) brilliance , ( prns ) excellence / excellency , the embodiment of greatness / music , the gentle storyteller , ( prn ) with the enchanting song / voice , the ( queen' s / king' s / monarch' s / royal ) harpist / entertainer
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Mobile Otome Recommendations
Hi, everyone! I've gotten into otome in the recent years. I got my start with mobile games, so I thought it'd be fun to talk about some of my favorites as my first recommendations post on this blog. If you have questions or other recommendations, let me know.
MYSTIC MESSENGER
Mystic Messenger has a chatroom setting with many beloved characters of the RFA (Rika's Fundraising Association). MC finds a phone with the RFA app installed, ultimately leading to MC's position as party coordinator. There's more than meets the eye with the organization and the founder's history, however.
Unsurprisingly, this is the game that sparked my interest in otome. I felt the chatroom playstyle was very unique and a relatable way of getting to know the characters. It's fun to get calls from them occasionally too. The characterization and plot are so enjoyable, it's almost heartbreaking each route ends after 11 days. I could easily spend months on each of these character's routes.
As much as I love that it works in real time, it can be difficult to play with a busy schedule. It's also heavy with the triggering/dark content the more you play, so make sure that's something you're comfortable with before picking it up.
Features: Chatroom, routes, calls, real time, dark content.
WANNABE CHALLENGE
MC is a model who has always faced misfortune in her life. She never expects anything good to happen. Some of her memories are also missing, including her history with the goblins, but they're there to protect her. Will her luck turn around as she suddenly finds herself living with four men and competing in the Wannabe Challenge?
I started playing this one more recently and I am in love with it. My only regret is not starting sooner. The blend of historical, modern, and fantasy is well done. The characters are so lovable, I'm not sure I can pick a favorite. The MC is pretty sassy too, which I'm fond of. The Wannabe Challenge itself is based on Instagram, so it's cool to see what characters post while having the opportunity to respond and make your own posts. There's also a dress up and gacha aspect to the game, if you're a fan of that.
The only downside I think is the difficulty of the photoshoot challenges, requiring you to have specific stats. You'll want to upgrade your cameras and cards wisely. On the bright side, the game is generous with free gems and occasionally allowing you to use a random SSR to help succeed.
Features: Instagram, text messaging, gacha, optional ads for free resources, dress up, challenges, affection levels, unlockable stories.
ARCANA TWILIGHT
The Summoner enters an unfamiliar world, filled with sorcery. Their presence seems to bring more chaos and mystery than ever expected. Why do they have a special ability? What is it they see in their mind's eye? What about them attracts danger?
I feel like Arcana Twilight is a very underrated game. I've thoroughly enjoyed the story and getting to know the cast of characters. Their dynamics never fail to entertain. I also appreciate that the cast is 19+ despite this being a magic school setting. Constellations, magic, and monsters are all my taste.
The challenges can be difficult in this game as well. You have to battle between chapters which gets increasingly challenging as you go. Pay attention to elements and leveling your cards.
Features: Gacha, challenges, affection levels, ads for resources, text messaging, unlockable stories.
LOVEBRUSH CHRONICLES
The MC is an artist during her first year at a university. She has special skills, resulting in her finding herself in different worlds. There are some familiar faces there too...
I was very excited to hear about an English release for this game. I thought the art was gorgeous when I first stumbled across it, and I still feel that way. They have an amazing voice cast too. I like the idea of being able to explore different worlds/universes and seeing the roles each of the love interests play. I'm looking forward to diving deeper and seeing what other worlds get released.
Much like the others listed above, there is a combat feature in the game requiring you to focus on your cards/leveling. Thankfully, you can bring support from other players into battle which may be the difference between success and failure.
Features: Routes, social media posts, affection points, gacha, combat, alternate universes, friend support.
THE SSUM
MC uses a dating app to find their "special someone." Based on initial answers, MC is paired with one of the love interests on the app. A relationship is built up over a long period of time. But is there more to the app than meets the eye?
I feel like it comes full circle to have a Cheritz game on my phone again. I'm a sucker for their games (Dandelion and Nameless included), so I had to check this one out too. I've only done June's route at the moment, but I adored every moment of it. I like that I can set it up based on my real life schedule and there aren't consequences for missing chats. I also like the ties to Mystic Messenger. If you're missing the charm of Mystic Messenger, you may want to check this one out to satisfy the nostalgia.
There are some other features on the app, but I'm mostly focused on the story. It is still fun to check out planets and posts by other players though. This game will require a lot of patience as the other routes span 200+ days. Parts of spoken conversations and some photos will also be hidden unless you pay a monthly fee, but it will not prevent you from enjoying the story if you choose to play for free.
Features: Chatroom, dating app profiles, planet exploration, community posts, optional monthly fees, real time, calls, routes (that can all be played at the same time).
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PHANTOM | intro
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date: november 2, 2024
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𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝑯𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑺
PHANTOM (유령) is a 3 member south korean idol group under End All Entertainment. the group consists of members: Yurei, Mara, and Enna. they debuted on october 30 2018 with their mini-album “LOOK ALiVE” and title track “GHOST”. they are most known for their unique concept and storyline and being a self-made group. all members are former SM trainees who left together. on may 2, 2020 they signed under japanese company 238 Production and chinese company BlueM Div for more exposure in Asia. on july 7, 2021 they signed under Re’Wind records in america for more global exposure.
INTRODUCTION: “ save you screams ! we are phantom ! ”
FANDOM NAME: SPiRiTS (official)
LIGHTSTICK: (found off Pinterest)
LOGO: (found off Pinterest. a wayv album)
OFFICIAL COLORS: phantom (#a3a4al) and ghost (c5cdd8)
𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝑯𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑺
YUREI
Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocal, Dancer, Composer
October 11, 2001
Libra
Snake
Russian-Japanese
Rep Emoji; 🐺🔥
Rep Gem; red beryl
Rep Flower; lotus🪷
Rep Weapon; scissors✂️
Abilities; telepathy
MBTI; ENFP
5’8ft ❪176cm❫
VC; Lola (formerly pixy)
insta; yurei_hiroya
MARA
Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocal, Lyricist
April 13 2001
Aries
Korean-Italian
Rep Emoji; 🦊💎
Rep Gem; blue tanzanite
Rep Flower; red poppy
Rep Weapon; axe🪓
Abilities; aura perception
MBTI; ENTJ
5’11ft ❪181cm❫
VC; Aini (former pink fantasy)
insta; mara_wonryeong
ENNA
Main Vocal, Lead Dancer, Rapper, Songwriter, Center, Maknae
November 17, 2002
Scorpio
Horse
Haiqinian
Rep Emoji; 🐈⬛⌛
Rep Gem; alexandrite
Rep Flower; chrysanthemum
Rep Weapon; bow and arrows🏹
Abilites; telekinesis
MBTI; ISTJ (formerly INTJ)
177cm (5’9)
VC;96neko, Rubyeye
insta; enna_medeaanZ
𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝑮𝑯𝑶𝑺𝑻
-one of my drs which i was obsessed with all summer. but I literally only made the discography and that was it
-ANOTHER horror themed group bc YES
-idk what else to put lmao
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I've always wondered: is there anyone in Jewel's division that she likes, or trusts, or doesn't act like a dumbass around her? I know the 11th is often seen as the meathead div but would she have a decent relationship with any of her subordinates or does she feel disenfranchised or antagonized by all of them? (I always imagined she'd have at least a decent working relationship with like Ikkaku or a fun dynamic with Yumichika)
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She does have a decent relationship with Ikkaku and Yumichika, and even Kenpachi to an extent despite disagreeing with some of his methods of running the division.
Ikkaku's a drinking buddy and someone she can have casual conversations with. They're ideal sparring partners because they would both rather go at each with everything they've got than 'play around'. Jewel always defeats him but he loves the challenge.
Yumichika is someone who reminds her of Airi, given how he'll pick at her un-aesthetic appearance and way of fighting while she gives him crap for not giving his all when he fights. They gently bully each other but it's taken in humor. He's usually hanging around Ikkaku so their interactions are inevitable.
Yachiru's a little shit but Jewel factors in that she's a child. She's not bad all the time but she's definitely tested Jewel's patience a number of times. They've also shared some cute moments too.
She respects Kenpachi's strength and the 'casual air' of how he runs the division. He is someone outside of her power caliber which she absolutely loves in terms of having a challenge, and doesn't mind entertaining a fight when he's willing. Even if she's barely clinging to life afterwards she's happy about it.
Out of my own squad 11 OCs, Tetsuji and Taro are closest to her.
She met Taro in TBTP when she first joined the squad and he was always like a calm older sibling figure to her. They respected each other's space. He taught her how to make flower crowns. She helped him achieve Shikai. The only time things got iffy between them was when she dated Kakos and Taro would get caught up in their crossfire from time to time, even having to forcibly separate them. Jewel and Taro weren't as close after her relationship with Kakos but they balanced out to casual greetings and respect.
Tetsuji was a division transfer during the Winter War who ended up sticking around. He and Jewel didn't mesh right away because he was too eager to be around her and she always wanted space and didn't trust him, but they became friends over time and even dated for a while. After he broke up with her they took time away from each other but eventually came around to being friends again. They care for each other deeply. When it comes to imagining an OC squad for Jewel's inner circle of friends, he's definitely in there.
All of that being said, there's still an emotional wall she keeps between herself and all of these people, and even more so with the rest of the division. She would be able to let go of them if she had to, or kill them (Kenpachi/Yachiru aside lmao) if she had the means to. Tetsu would be a struggle but if she had to.
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CHO GA-RAM DR + other related links
overview cho ga-ram, (also known by her stage name rosie), born 1983, is a singer, songwriter, and actor. recognized mostly for her singing, acting, dancing, and influence on both the music, acting, and dance industry, she is a prominent cultural figure of the 21st century.
details debuted in kpop girl group 'callisto' on march 31 2006, alongside nimana willow (nima) and ose taroshikki (taro) with their first album 'first ever album' she is the maknae, main dancer, and center of the group.
recruitment ga-ram was spotted by div entertainment (dive) at one of her ballet performances, where she played the role giselle. she signed to be a trainee with dive at the age of 15 and debuted after 8 years of training. the reason for this is that she took multiple acting jobs during this time, slowing the training process drastically.
professional life after callisto's disbandment in 2014, ga-ram focused on acting jobs for a few years (to be figured out still) until the end of 2019, when she announced she would be re-entering the ballet world under paris opera ballet as one of their etoiles. to this day she is still an etoile, but she's planning a re-debut as a soloist soon...
more about this dr...
callisto °• dive
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Terra forma
Aanshi was a stylist to the stars. Well, planets, mostly. Her team travelled from one solar system to the next, offering their services to celestial bodies that had seen better days. Sometimes it took a touch of terraforming: tidying up a few fraying fjords, contouring the edge of a crater, or buffing dust rings until they shone. Sometimes a red planet just needed a little rouge.
Peoples were becoming increasingly planetproud. Whichever calendar their species used, this was a day and age where somebody was always watching, observatories and space telescopes, even preserving photographs for eternity. All it took was one bad decade, and a candid snap could end up in some alien city's science museum forever.
Aanshi took pride in catering to all planet types, from gas giant to terrestrial, helping even the most faded world to capture their old glory. There was no job too big, no satellite too small. If an ice cap was going grey, or the sores of depleted mines needed implants for that smooth, 'just formed' look, her team was there to roll back the eons.
Laykar was clearly on the larger end of the spectrum, and blighted by the bald spots of artificial deserts. That was something they could normally fix with some tree plugs, but this more than mere deforestation: the inhabitants had broken their climate, and that needed replacing as much as the generations of topsoil and undergrowth.
Aanshi's team set to redirecting ocean currents and balancing their acidity, whilst she worked on the skies. She just needed to seed a few million clouds with silver iodide, and soon the air would be... well, right as rain. It took a circumnavigation, and a few months on her own, but she didn't mind that. Let the others handle the client entertaining. She just needed to be left to work her magic.
That was why she'd left home in the first place. She'd come out here to get away - changed her name, taken up a new profession - and she was still getting away with it. This was the life she'd built for herself. Her old family had never understood her, never accepted who she was, and so she'd made herself a new one. This was what she did. She was a curator of worlds, and she'd started by fixing her own.
The Layk were a three-legged race. Not in the War of the Worlds, camera-tripod sort of way, but more like a human creator had messed up her calculations, or been overly generous when handing out the limbs. They only had two arms, at least, but they were shared across two torsos, joined at the hip and the neck, with one head each - all of them now twitching with obvious nerves.
"What's going on?" she whispered to Chima, who was her chief compost guy. He seemed far more composed than their hosts.
"Not sure," he whispered back. The Layk didn't speak their language, but they all wore the basic universal translators that were standard for interstellar business. The microphones on those things were surprisingly sensitive. "I'd popped over there for a drink, but Enea clearly said something to set them off."
"I was just telling them that we were waiting for you," the botanist told Aanshi. She was standing close enough for her own translator to pick up what they were saying. In fact, the surprise was that Chima had left her side at all. They were usually as joined at the hip as their hosts, leaving Aanshi as the only lone wolf in their pack.
"What exactly did you say?" she asked, adjusting her own translator. It was nice to work alone, but sometimes the others needed her to keep them on the right path.
"Uh... only that we were awaiting our commander, the Gift of Heaven, who was bringing a mighty storm. Oh, and I pointed upwards, to let them know that you were coming down from orbit."
"That was helpful of you." Aanshi looked at the Layk, and saw that those nervous eyes were definitely fixed on her. That made sense now. The tapping of a third leg, the two torsos shivering around their gap. She could see right through them. "Say my name again?"
"Huh? The Divine Blessing? The Benefaction of God?"
"Thank you." Aanshi knew what her name meant, having chosen it recently. Perhaps the translators were a little too universal. "Can you tell them that our great leader has decided to go elsewhere, and I'm just a friend come to settle up in her place. Oh, and make a note for me - next time we visit a foreign planet, let's work under local names."
"Whatever you dictate," Enea said. "You're the ruler."
"And help me to adjust this damn translator back."
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Asteria's Album Picks for October 2023
Hey! it's the middle of October right now so it's time again for another of my monthly album picks, so I'd thought I'd share 5 of my favourite albums this month, so here they are!
Happy Listening, hope you enjoy! :]
Title: False State of Affairs EP
Artist: Deltamanic
Label: Deltamanic
Genre: Blues, Progressive Rock, Indie Rock, Modern Blues Rock.
Release Date: May 2023
Stream/Download Link:
Also Check out their New Single "Keep on Running" Here:
Title: Come To Light EP
Artist: Koven
Label: Monstercat
Genre: Electronic, Electro, Dance, Drum and Bass, Drumstep, Dubstep.
Release Date: November 2016
Stream/Download Link:
Title: Tether LP
Artist: Of Mice & Men
Label: SHARPTONE Records
Genre: Metalcore, Metal, Progressive Metal, Post-Hardcore.
Release Date: October 2023
Stream/Download Link:
Title: hypochondriac LP
Artist: brakence
Label: Columbia Records div. Sony Music Entertainment
Genre: Alternative Indie, Pop, Hyperpop, Electronic
Release Date: December 2022
Stream/Download Link:
Title: Soul Elegy LP
Artist: Termina, Nik Nocturnal & Various Artists
Label: Termina Productions
Genre: Metal, Metalcore, Post-Hardcore, Progressive Metal, Deathcore.
Release Date: September 2023
Stream/Download Link:
Also, Check out this Hot New Release!:
Title: FVKD
Artist: NateWantsToBattle, Kellin Quinn
Label: Give Heart Records
Genre: Alternative, Metalcore, Pop Punk.
Release Date: 23rd October 2023
Stream/Download Link:
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Bernadette Peters coming to Brisbane’s Melt Festival
New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/bernadette-peters-announced-for-brisbanes-melt-festival/
Bernadette Peters coming to Brisbane’s Melt Festival
Brisbane’s Melt Festival has unveiled the first artist for its 2025 program – and it’s a big one.
The annual LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival has announced it will feature an exclusive performance by none other than Bernadette Peters!
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It will be the US actress and singer’s first Australian show in over a decade.
The concert will be exclusive to Brisbane – the only show of her upcoming Australian trip.
The event will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, 24 October as part of the Melt Festival.
In a special local touch, Peters will be supported by Camerata – Queensland’s critically acclaimed chamber orchestra.
Bernadette Peters’ incredible career
Bernadette Peters is well-known to any serious lover of music or theatre – but it’s worth recapping what a landmark she is in the entertainment world.
Renowned for playing The Witch in the original Broadway production of Into the Woods and Dot in Sunday in the Park with George, Peters is synonymous with the Great White Way.
She’s also had an enviable career in film and television.
Her on-screen work includes film appearances in The Jerk, Pennies from Heaven and Annie, as well as television roles in Mozart in the Jungle, The Good Fight and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
Her queer icon status led to her appearance in the Will & Grace episode ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Gin?’, where she played Karen Walker’s fabulously entertaining, sharp-tongued sister.
She’s also released six solo albums and numerous singles over a career spanning more than six decades.
During the course of her incredible career, she’s worked with the likes of Woody Allen, Cher, Carol Burnett, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Clint Eastwood, Judy Davis, Hugh Jackman, Peter Allen and many more stage and screen luminaries.
Along the way, she’s picked up three Tony Awards (including the honorary Isabelle Stevenson Award), three Drama Desk Awards and a Golden Globe.
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She has also been nominated for three Primetime Emmys and four Grammys.
Official promotional poster for Bernadette Peters at the 2025 Melt Festival. Image: supplied.
21st century diva
Despite being a 20th century icon, Bernadette Peters has managed to stay relevant in the 21st century, in a way that few ‘old school’ stars have.
In recent weeks, she’s appeared on both The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Peters is currently performing on Broadway, in the critically acclaimed production Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.
The Broadway season follows its acclaimed runs in the West End and Los Angeles.
Get ready to Melt
As an icon of the LGBTQIA+ community and tireless advocate and fundraiser for HIV/AIDS charities, Peters is a perfect fit for the Melt Festival.
Melt is one of Australia’s largest LGBTQIA+ arts festivals, celebrating queer culture through theatre, music, visual arts and performance.
Hosted annually in Brisbane, it brings together emerging and established artists from across the world to showcase diverse and groundbreaking work.
Full details of the 2025 Melt Festival will be announced in the coming days, while tickets to Bernadette Peters’ show will go on sale later this month.
For now, fans can sign up for exclusive pre-sale access, to ensure they don’t miss the opportunity to see Bernadette Peters live in Brisbane!
Bernadette Peters will perform at 7.30pm Friday, 24 October, 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, as part of the 2025 Melt Festival. Visit www.melt.org.au to sign up for pre-sale access and for more information on the 2025 Melt Festival.
For the latest LGBTIQA+, Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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I was tagged by my lovely mutual @chanafehs and I tag anyone else that wants to do it (really lemme see ur ocs) anyways this is my OC Dihiya 🤎
GENERAL
Name: Dihiya Al-Bahar
Alias(es): Sea Cow/Temptress/(eventually) My Love (Asal), The Prophet's Gift (Al-Khalil), Giantess (Lail), Didi (Her Sisters), Sister Yaya (The Children of the Al-Rabee' orphanage)
Gender: Cis Woman
Age: 26
Place of birth: On a boat 🙂↔️
Height: 6 ft 2
Spoken languages: A coastal dialect of Junian (her parent's native tongue), Arabic, a few dialects like Kiua, Xau, and Leite for commerce
Sexual orientation: Bisexual, Trysexual ukw what it is
Occupation: Fisherman, occasional lady of the night, soldier, chosen one, babysitter
FAVOURITE
Colour: Pomegranate red
Entertainment: eating, dancing, watching people get pickpocketed, and swimming
Food: Anything seafood, especially her mother's fish stew. Likes her bread with honey and her tea spiced.
Books: ...books?
HAVE THEY
Passed university: ...University?
Had sex: Yes.
Had sex in public: Yes. Trysexual Ukw--
Gotten tattoos: Yes. Her mother did her face and hand tattoos from her mother a few weeks before her mother's death.
Gotten piercings: none surprisingly!
Had a broken heart: No.
Been in love: Fell for the daughter of a sultan in passing and then fell for two jinn named Asal and Lail who she may or may not love-hate.
ARE THEY
A cuddler: Not really. It's too hot for that mess.
Scared easily: She's like a huge scaredy cat. Has a huge mouth but is a runner.
Jealous easily: yes and no. She was jealous as a child of the daughters of rich men and how easy their lives were, but in her romantic life she tends to not be jealous. She's also in a relationship with two different people so getting jealous is kind of futile.
Trustworthy: would you trust her with your wallet?
FAMILY
Sibling(s): an older sister named Emmahin and a younger sister named Lilleo.
Parents: Her mother was Numidia, a fisherman who died after being pulled into the sea by a jinni, her father is Aylias, a carpenter. Her sisters look just like her mother but she has an uncanny resemblance to her father aside from her eyes.
Children:
Doesn't have biological kids at the moment but she has four adopted child, two parīs, a div, and Asal's younger sibling.
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'Heir' (Heir Duology #1) by: Sabaa Tahir
I received an ARC from NetGalley In exchange for a honest review.
Rating out of 5: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5 (4.5/5)
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Content Warnings: Child death, Violence, War, Sexual content, Grief, Torture, Death of parent, Vomit, Blood
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SYNOPSIS:
Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series. An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.
Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.
Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.
QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.
Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.
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MY REVIEW:
I want to thank NetGalley for providing an ARC of Heir by Sabaa Tahir in exchange for an honest review.
Heir is a gripping, fast-paced novel that you won’t want to put down. The world-building is stunning, immersing you in a richly detailed and complex environment. The characters are multi-dimensional, shaped by their surroundings, and their growth is both intriguing and compelling. While I had some issues with Aiz—particularly her reckless decision-making—the book’s other characters, like Sirsha and Quil, more than made up for it. They were incredibly entertaining, bringing humor and warmth to balance Aiz’s darker tendencies. Aiz’s transformation into a villainous figure was shocking, though it felt somewhat sudden. Despite this, the book kept me hooked, and I couldn’t stop reading. That ending—what the heck was that?! All I can think about is the next book, and I will gladly devour every page of it.
While writing this review, I read other people’s thoughts, and some mentioned that it helps to read Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes before Heir. I agree—especially if you want to understand the more technical components of the book. However, I didn’t realize this until I was about 50% through. Personally, I think you can read Heir without the previous books, but only if you have strong reading comprehension skills. Since this is a fantasy novel with heavy world-building, the extra context would definitely help.
Spoilers Ahead:
Aiz was a major source of frustration for me. Her actions, especially as the plot unfolded, felt increasingly out of place for someone who was supposed to be seeking help and grew up in the lower class. Her recklessness didn’t fully reflect the struggles of someone in her position, which made her character feel inconsistent. Her POVs also became dull until about 70% through the book, making it difficult to stay invested in her journey.
The relationship between Aiz and Mother Div was another issue. While I understand that Mother Div was meant to be controlling and manipulative, the lack of explanation surrounding Aiz’s mission as the "Chosen One" made the intended manipulation feel off. I get that she’s a deity, but if you need someone to fulfill a grand destiny, shouldn’t you provide more guidance than just Shut up, free my people, and do my bidding? Aiz’s descent into villainy felt abrupt, and I wish the author had provided more subtle hints earlier on—whether through the book Aiz was constantly reading or her conversations with Mother Div—to better show how she was being influenced.
Despite these frustrations, Sirsha and Quil were absolute standouts. Their interactions were funny, engaging, and provided much-needed balance to the heavier themes of the book. I loved their dynamic, and they made up for the weaker parts of the story.
Overall, I loved Heir and rated it 4.5 stars. The world-building, character depth, and emotional impact made it a fantastic read, even with some flaws in Aiz’s arc. I highly recommend it and cannot wait for the next book!
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