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[cressidagrey]

A Court of Gold and Shadows - Masterlist:

Summary:

The Female that was born into the flames, and the Male that was scarred by them.

Summary:

Elain Archeron makes the most beautiful bride.

Azriel...Azriel copes. 

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Of all the ways, Azriel expected to meet his mate, this wasn’t it.

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Azriel had spent centuries believing that he of all people didn't deserve a mate. And if anything, the last three years had just galvinised that particular belief. And then he meets her.

The first time Oriana met Azriel, she thought that he reminded her of a skittish cat. Shy and a little bit broken. Good for him that she absolutely excelled in fixing the things around her.

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5 Times Cassian thought that Azriel had feelings for somebody and then 1 time he finally met the girl his brother was in love with.

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The story of how Oriana Fireborn Belmont finally meets her mate's family.

Also the story of how Rhysand, The High Lord of the Night Court, finally recognises that by the cauldron, there is no fury like a female scorned.

Azriel would just like everybody to get along.

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[rigelmejo]

Some language learning apps:

Notifyword - free, closest I cpuld find to a free alternative to Glossika with the feature to upload your own sentences/decks/spreadsheets, and it makes audio using TTS and plays them. However I did not test it enough to see if it schedules new/reviews so you don't need to manage figuring all that out yourself. It has potential, I will check into the app again in a year.

Smart Book by KursX - free, used to be my favorite app to read novels as it could do parallel sentence translation, then something broke on my version and it crashed whenever I opened a novel. Now any chinese book I add epub or txt shows me a black screen, no text, making the app unusable. Its easier to read in the web browser now. Which makes me sad because this app was so good back when I got it. Then something broke and I haven't been able to fix it. I paid for premium for this app I liked it so much, I'm really sad I can't see text in books in it anymore. If anyone knows how to fix this problem please let me know? Maybe it's a txt file setting? But then why do the epubs also not load text? Anyway great app... if it works for you. Sadly its broken for me.

Live Transcribe - I don't use this enough. It transcribes what people say (or audio), then you can click to translate the text.

LingoTube - only free app I know where I can put in a youtube video link, and it will make dual subtitles/let me replay the video line by line (including repeating a loop on one line), click translate individual words. Excellent for intensive listening. I'm usually lazy so I just watch youtube and look up an occasional word in Google Translate or Pleco. But this tool is excellent for intensively looking a lot up in a video/relistening to particular lines.

Duoreader - basic collection of parallel texts. No options to upload files, but super nice for what it is. Totally free.

Chinese:

Hanly - a new free app for learning hanzi. Looks great, has great mnemonics and sound information and you can tell it was made with love/a goal in mind. It's still new though so only the first 1000 hanzi have full information filled out, making it more useful for beginners. As the app is worked on more, I'm hoping it will become more useful for intermediate learners.

Readibu - free, great for reading webnovels just get it if you want to read chinese webnovels. You can import almost ANY webpage into Readibu to read, just paste the url into the search. So if you have a particular novel in mind you may want to do that instead of searching the app's built in genres.

Pleco - free, great for everything just get it if you're learning chinese. Great dictionary, great (one time purchase) paid features like handwriting, additional dictionaries, graded readers. Great SRS flashcard system, great Reader tool (and free Clipboard Reader which is 80% of what I use the app for - especially Dictate Audio feature which Readibu can't do).

Bilibili.com app - look up a tutorial, it is fairly easy to make an account in the US (and I imagine other countries) using your email. The algorithm is quite good at suggesting things similar to what you search. So once I searched a couple danmei, I got way more recommended. Once I searched one manhua video, more popped up. Once I searched one dubbed cartoon, more popped up. You can easily spend as much time on this as you'd like.

Weibo - you can browse tags/search without an account. I could not make an account with a US phone and no wechat account. Nice for browsing tags/looking up particular topics.

Japanese:

Tae Kims Grammar Guide - has an app version that's formatted to read easier on phones.

Yomiwa - this is the dictionary app I use for japanese on android.

Satori Reader - amazing graded reader app for japanese with full audiobooks for each reader (which you can listen to individual sentences of on repeat if desired), individual grammar explanations for each part, human translations for each word and sentence. When I start reading more this is what I want to use. Too expensive right now unless I'm reading a bunch, as only the first chapter (or first few) of each graded reader is free. I would suggest checking out the free Tadoku Graded Readers first online, then coming to this app later.

[torchwoodfanweek]

what a week ay? thanks so much to everyone's who participated, be it creating or enjoying the fan works! i honestly thought there would be three posts total so its been so much fun seeing more and more each day

without further ado, you can find all the works below or browse the ao3 collection. there's loads of truly great stuff to be found! (if you notice missing posts/broken links please let me know and i'll get them fixed)

been great fun! @myarmsaretoolong xx

Day One - Mind Control

Fic -

The Master and The Freak by @jantostolemyheart (tumblr) (ao3)

playing dead by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

Think Only of the Darkness by @captainfairygodmother (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

@sp3akfromtheart's work (tumblr)

@iantistic's work (tumblr)

@dw-humps-n-snarkives' work (tumblr)

Day Two - Rarepair

Fic -

It Was Simply, Really. They Were In Love by @jantostolemyheart - tosh/martha (tumblr) (ao3)

On the invariable fallacy of the human soul and its gentle redemption- jack/angelo by @b1uetrees (tumblr) (ao3)

Rhys and Ianto's Excellent Trip to Anglesey by @myarmsaretoolong - rhys/ianto (tumblr) (ao3)

share the same space for a minute or two by @girlsaturday - suzie/blon fel-fotch passameer-day slitheen (tumblr) (ao3)

Outsider by @captainfairygodmother (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@doctorwhommm's work - tw polycule (tumblr)

@sp3akfromtheart's work - jily kitzinger/vera juarez (tumblr)

@fblckt's work - john frobisher/the 456 (tumblr)

@dw-humps-n-snarkives' work - lisa/ianto (tumblr)

@greendreamer's work (tumblr)

@iantisic's work (tumblr)

Day Three - Death

Fic -

How Long Was I Dead This Time by @jantostolemyheart (tumblr) (ao3)

this is the life of suzie cosello by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

Choices by @velvetoceanparadise (tumblr) (ao3)

Safe Heaven by @sammys-magical-au (tumblr) (wattpad)

Crashing and Burning by @brittasfan (tumblr) (ao3)

It's the Fear, Not the Ghosts by @captainfairygodmother (That Leave Me Haunted) (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@doctorwhommm's work (tumblr)

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

@dw-humps-n-snarkives' work (tumblr)

Day Four - UNIT

Fic -

and it makes me feel close to you by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

@sp3akfromtheart's work (+ fanart) (tumblr)

The (Not So) Daring Rescue by @myarmsaretoolong (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

Day Five - Rift Gift

Fic -

Blast from the Past by @brittasfan (tumblr) (ao3)

Last Night by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

A Gift by @sammys-magical-au (tumblr) (wattpad)

Tosh and Owen's Amazin Aliensitting Service by @captainfairygodmother (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

Day Six - Lies

Fic -

don't stop me now by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

Lies by @greendreamer (tumblr) (ao3)

Second Week by @myarmsaretoolong (tumblr) (ao3)

Making Liars Out Of Honest Men (Just Forget) by @captainfairygodmother (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

@night-terrors-official's work (tumblr)

Day Seven - Side Character

Fic -

stop the world to stop the feeling by @girlsaturday (tumblr) (ao3)

These New Rocky Hills by @brittasfan (tumblr) (ao3)

Someone I Have Loved But Never Known by @captainfairygodmother (tumblr) (ao3)

Art -

@fblckt's work (tumblr)

@greendreamer's work (tumblr)

[timesorceror]

If you've found this list of fic recs via my Dreamling Fic Recs Masterpost, then you know this list is one of many.

However, if you came upon this list some other way, then know that it is in no way an exhaustive archive of the best of the best in Dreamling (especially since Tumblr posts have a link limit of 100 inline links per post – which this one, according to my calculations). For the full spiel about how this list came to be and a link to my Google Doc with the most up-to-date full list, please see the Masterpost for details.

All you need to know is that this list works sort of like a menu at a restaurant. You're here to eat at Restaurant Dreamling, and the item categories on this menu are of course:

Alternate Universe

Angst with a Happy Ending

Character Study

Crossover

Fishbowl Rescue

Fluff

Friends / Enemies to Lovers

Getting Together

Each category, of course, has sub-category flavor profiles like Hurt/Comfort, Omegaverse, and Dreamsharing, followed by the menu items (i.e., the thing you're here for – the fic recs).

All fic recs in this list are complete, for your reading consideration.

I hope that explanation was enough to get you hungry for some tasty Dreamling fics, and may you have a wonderful dining experience!

Alternate Universe

Canon Divergence AU

a lucky break(out) by cuubism | Teen

Hob acquires a familiar ruby at an antiquities sale. Said ruby summons something else into his home as well. [3 Chapters | 9,892 words]

Amor Vincit Omnia by Lalaith_Quetzalli | Teen

Death is tired of seeing her favorite brother die, cycle after cycle, unable to do anything to save him. Until she realizes that even if she might not be able to do that. Maybe there’s someone else who can. Someone who cares for her brother just as much as she does, if in a different way, someone who’s willing to kill and die and live for him, someone who’ll love him… [3 Chapters | 9,282 words]

It's Rotten Work by Rhinozilla | Teen

Hob visits his storage unit outside Buffalo, New York, on a rainy night. He’s taken to keeping caches like this one around the world…kind of a ‘just in case’ contingency plan. He gets more than he bargained for when he hears a racket coming from the neighboring unit. He didn’t really have a contingency plan for what and who he finds in there. [3 Chapters | 9,990 words]

Ghost / Medium AU

For Now by softestpunk | Mature

Dream talks to ghosts, and writes their stories. One of his ghosts—an Eleanor Gadlen—has a very interesting story to tell about her husband. A man Dream sees in his local café on a weekly basis. [3 Chapters | 18,845 words]

Magic AU

Veil of Great Surprises by equus8 | Teen

Dream wakes from his slumber to find nothing much has actually changed in his life, except how he feels about himself. [...] Dream doesn’t know what he is doing anymore: Hob Gadling, it seems, has it all figured out, and Dream has to know how he manages to keep going. [10 Chapters | 41,990 words]

Modern Setting AU

Cupid's spines by que_lla | Mature

The thing is ugly. It’s roundish and bumpy and its spines are black and irregular. The more Hob looks at it, the more he’s impressed by how truly horrid it looks. [...] “Excellent find,” a deep and beautiful voice says, making him almost jump. “You have chosen a magnificent specimen.” [6 Chapters | 13,261 words]

Selkie AU

i must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky by celestarium (meadowziplines) | Mature

Dream is missing a piece of his soul; he doesn't know he's missing it: doesn't know he's a Selkie, separated from his skin as a baby. He is depressed and feels like he's full of broken pieces, and his sister coaxes him into interacting with Hob Gadling, a swimmer aspiring to swim the English Channel. It won't fix everything. But it could be the start of something new. [2 Chapters | 6,919 words]

Soulmates AU

Eight Poppies by RedBlackOwl (Shaylayn) | Teen

Dream gets a soulmate despite not wanting one. So he chooses to ignore their existence, believing that the problem will solve itself in a couple of decades, when the human dies. Unfortunately for him, the Universe has other plans. [3 Chapters | 15,044 words]

love, i see you now by ink_and_rain | Mature

5 times Dream of the Endless calls Hob Gadling by his full name, and one time he doesn't. [4 Chapters | 19,908 words]

Wings AU

these wings of night (you were only waiting for this moment to fly) by celestarium (meadowziplines) | Teen

By the time a summoning spell rips his essence apart and deposits him in the basement of Fawney Rig in 1916, Morpheus has not let [his wings] out in millennia. They are a constant low ebb of pain, but it is easier to shove that part of himself into a box than the amount of hurt they cause when out. [2 Chapters | 4,837 words]

Angst with a Happy Ending

Age Regression/De-Aging

Dream Myself Away by Anonymous | Not Rated

Dream's emotions explode and he is reduced to toddler size, the dream vortex is still out there, the Corinthian is a concern, and everyone works together to look after Morpheus. [11 Chapters | 46,897 words]

Canon Divergence AU

You Found Me by Avelera | Teen

Hob Gadling is recently divorced and not in a good mental place when Dream walks into the New Inn over thirty years late for their appointment. So, instead of warmly welcoming Dream, Hob decides to finally give him a piece of his mind. As far as he's concerned, it's Dream's turn to be the good friend if he wants Hob back in his life. He was not expecting Dream to take him up on that challenge. [2 Chapters | 15,247 words]

Conversations

Tread of an Echo by LivingProof | Teen

Hob Gadling does not free Dream of the Endless from his prison in the Burgess estate. There is no grand rescue. No barging in, guns blazing, no daring adventure, no dashing escape. There is only this, after. Pints in the New Inn and coffee and conversation in Hob’s office and the slow, slow building of a bridge, brick by brick. Hob does not free Dream from his prison. But he might help save Dream, all the same. [2 Chapters | 14,126 words]

Different First Meeting AU

I loved and I loved and I lost you by Dino_Cattivo | General Audiences

Dream never went into the tavern with his sister. It was Death who fascinated by Hob grants him immortality. Years later Hob and Dream meet each other not knowing about each other's connection to Death assuming the other is human. [5 Chapters | 28,446 words]

Dreamsharing

A Different Kind of Burn by Ruby_Casablanca | Mature

Wherein Hob dreams of war, Morpheus dreams of an escape from his prison, and over the span of many years, they fall into dreams that blur the lines between friendship and something more. [4 Chapters | 14,142 words]

Fairy Tale Elements

the silent isle imbowers by tharkuun | Mature

Hob Gadling remembers the last dream he ever had when he was a boy; he remembers the strange man he met within it, and the war that already was consuming the Dreaming. Sometimes he thinks he would do anything to save that Dream King, if the stories happened to be true. One day, he just might. [9 Chapters | 31,422 words]

Falling In Love

Vortex Street by Ouiche | Mature

“And that’s why, when the 21st century started, I decided I wanted to understand how it worked. I got a degree in aeronautics, and before I knew it I was in the middle of a PhD. That’s how I became a physicist.” “I remember recruiting two physicists in 1909, to work for me," Dream says pensively. “Henri Bénard and Theodore von Kármán.” Hob’s eyebrows lifts. “You had a bit of a vortex problem?” [14 Chapters | 44,564 words]

Fishbowlmates AU

And Though I Burn (How Could I Fall) by Purplesauris | Explicit

In 1916, Dream is summoned by an amateur magician while chasing a rogue nightmare. In 1916, Hob Gadling is caught in the cross fire of said summoning. [12 Chapters | 52,588 words]

Human / Ghost AU

No Grave (Can Hold My Body Down) by JustJReally | Teen

“You’re a ghost,” Morpheus reminds Hob. “You’re not obligated to me anymore. You’re- you’re free to go,” he says. [...] Hob deflates. It’s strangely literal; his feet touch the floor for the first time in this conversation. “That’s. Kind of you. I think,” he says, in the tones of a ten-year-old who’s been given socks for his birthday and is trying very hard to be polite about it. “I’d rather not, though? [6 Chapters | 18,907 words]

Hurt/Comfort (Fishbowl Rescue)

Best Laid Plans by imnotcryingipromise | Teen

In which Hob Gadling intends to have a fling with a guard in Burgess' mansion and instead stumbles upon his stranger. [2 Chapters | 10,884 words]

nurse my pride, throw in a please by OrangeChickenPillow | Teen

Hob is a patient man, and Dream is a stubborn one. [...] And, naturally, he also hadn't seen it coming when she told him that his stranger needed his help. But if Hob had learned anything in his unnaturally long life. [6 Chapters | 58,368 words]

Sing Me To Sleep by Rhythm_of_Light | General Audiences

Dream’s hands were cold as they cupped Hob’s face, desperate to hold on to this reality. “I’m here, I’m real,” Hob said, wrapping the coat around Morpheus’ shoulders, drawing it around his thin frame. Or, Jessamy enlists the help of Hob Gadling to free Dream of the Endless. [2 Chapters | 3,359 words]

Sycamore, Ash, Moss And Loam by Rauchendes_GNU | Mature

Hob Gadling doesn't really expect having to save his Stranger from his prison in Fawney Rig. Dream doesn't expect to have his Endless essence ripped from him by a brutal spell that leaves him weak and painfully human. Lucky for him, Hob has gone through many lifetimes and knows how to be human. [35 Chapters | 53,572 words]

Through a Fractured Existence by Stormysaslytherin | Mature

The grimoire Burgess uses to trap Dream contains a more sinister secret, something that will strip power and essence from the Endless. [...] Hob is having terrible dreams all seemingly centering around his Stranger and the need to find him. Except he has no place to start and the journey may change him forever. [21 Chapters | 84,934 words]

Hurt/Comfort (Pre Fishbowl)

Having or Seeming to Have No End or Limit by r_n_g_are_dead | Teen

A love story between two beings who have all the time in the world, and yet nowhere near enough. A dive into how Hob Gadling and Dream of the Endless fell for each other, from their 1789 meeting through the present (and beyond…), and in which Dream breaks their 100-years pact before their pact is broken for them. Because Hob was right: Dream is lonely. [11 Chapters |  31,039 words]

Hob needs a nap by Dino_Cattivo | General Audiences

Hob can't seem to fall asleep if he isn't cuddled by someone. The problem is he has no one, ever since he was driven out of his home and to the street. Will things change when he meets his stranger in the White Horse? [2 Chapters | 8,957 words]

Hurt/Comfort (Post Fishbowl)

Dreamling Febu-Whump angst-fest by Mistressaq | Teen

Hob has settled in on a weekend grading papers on his sofa when his former-Stranger-current-Friend appears out of thin air and crashes onto his coffee table. Hob’s fight-or-flight kicks in, and regrettably, after six hundred years on this Earth, his instinct is fight. [..] He succeeds at nudging Morpheus, so he rolls onto his back and reveals the puddle of blood growing beneath him. [5 Chapters | 12.131 words]

find hope in the hopeless by Thesuspiciousflyingjellyfish | Teen

Dream breaks and becomes lost. From this comes Sleep, dreams without hope. And in some ways, it's for the better. [2 Chapters | 18,669 words]

Galaxies on the Floor by aliaoftwoworlds | Teen

Hob hadn’t planned to confess his immortality to anyone, but it had seemed the right thing to do at the time, and he turned out to be very grateful for it one day as he and his most knowledgeable student knelt on the floor of a classroom beside the smoldering body of a demon, trying to hold down a writhing, shapeshifting creature that usually masqueraded as Hob’s man-shaped lover. [11 Chapters | 55,913 words]

Liminal Space by Rhinozilla | Teen

Hob sustains a mortal wound when he instinctively blocks an attack meant for Dream. Before this, Dream has never been a witness to any of Hob’s “deaths.” Even though it’s only temporary, the shock and sorrow immediately overwhelm him, and he burns. Everything. Hob catches glimpses of the chaos during his resuscitation. [3 Chapters | 9,348 words]

Stained Glass World by BlueEcho (Zwetschge14) | General Audiences

The cracks and damages in the walls of the Dreaming - the aftermath of the Vortex - causes the dreams and nightmares of Dreamers all over the Dreaming to bleed together, and unprepared for the sheer number of Dreamers, dreams and nightmares, Dream finds himself overwhelmed and unable to deal with the situation. The only thing he can do is seek refuge with his oldest friend. [5 Chapters | 13,229 words]

Strains of a Melody by ginoeh | Mature

When Hob Gadling strands on Naxos at the beginning of the 20th century, some long-laid plans and designs unravel. While the great stories always return to their original form, for some this is the start of an entirely new narrative. The Fates, though, demand their due and neither Dream not Hob are free until all debts are paid in full. [6 Chapters | 55,526 words]

the gift of hindsight by itsthechocopuff | Teen

What if, when they meet in the twenty-first century, Hob is a little more human, a little slower to forgive, and Dream a little more cognizant of how one should treat centuries-old friends, though no more socially competent? Or: Dream's admission that Hob is his friend prompts a realisation of what else Dream's longest - and only - friend means to him. [3 Chapters | 13,733 words]

Unsung Lullabies by Cheshyr | Teen

An attack on the Dreaming leaves Dream wounded and weakened in an unexpected way- physically, mentally, and emotionally, Dream is temporarily left as a child. Hob is given the task of watching over him until he heals, which seems simple enough, but slowly through their time together he learns more about the things his love struggles with and why. He learns more about Dream’s family, and the ways he’s been hurt that he won’t admit. But with Hob’s help, he may begin to heal some of his ancient hurts. [7 Chapters | 30,761 words]

Waiting for a star to fall by Dino_Cattivo | General Audiences

After their meeting in the New Inn, Hob starts to have dreams of his Stranger, and they build a relationship in the Dreaming. But not everything is as happy as it seems. [2 Chapters | 11,805 words]

Omegaverse

In Need of Seaside Air by bookslutskye | Teen

After giving birth to his second child, Dream finds himself unable to care for the boy or even himself. Getting out of bed seems an insurmountable task, but the more he rests the worse he feels. Hob, in an attempt to get Dream back to himself, takes the family to the coast until the end of summer. He just hopes it will be enough. [10 Chapters | 20,353 words]

The New Inn is a Temple

I Threw Glass at My Friend's Eyes and Now i’m on Probation by TheStemCell | Teen

Or how to unknowingly build a shrine to the personification of dreams, only for him to appear wet and naked outside your pub. A raven is there. [2 Chapters | 16,467 words]

Time Loop

Tuesday Morning Blues by Moorishflower | Mature

Too many sad days / Too many Tuesday mornings / I thought of you today / I wished it was yesterday morning. | Hob Gadling wakes up. He wakes up. He wakes up. [14 Chapters | 36,685 words]

Character Study

Dream of the Endless│Morpheus Needs a Hug

Perspective by Ardin | Teen

The dreams and nightmares have all been returned or otherwise handled. The cracks from the ghost hiding in the Dreaming have gone - the baby may be an issue at some point, but not now. [...] So why can't Dream rest? Maybe because while everything has been put to rights, it has also changed. And so has he. It would be nice to have someone to talk to about that. But maybe he already does. [4 Chapters | 18,896 words]

Crossover

Good Omens

A Demon Walks Into A Bar by LapisLazuli13 | Teen

And accidentally finds an immortal human whom he can share a drink with and grumble about how dense some certain oblivious otherworldly beings are. Hob Gadling has only one thing to complain about in this whole situation. “I own an inn, not a bar.” “For the sake of the joke just shut up and agree with me.” [2 Chapters | 4,211 words]

strange friends in strange places by multifandom_fanfic_writer | Teen

Hob makes a friend at the Classic Car Convention and stumbles upon a strange bookshop. When his Stranger asks him for help to find a certain grimoire, things get even more confusing. [3 Chapters | 11,485 words]

Shadowhunters

A Dream of Rescue by Aria_Lerendeair | Teen

Magnus Bane receives orders to investigate what is a trapped warlock (or something demonic) in the basement of one Roderick Burgess. He isn't expecting to come across two creatures already planning a rescue of said captive. Even more than that - he isn't expecting the captive to be an Endless, of all things.  [13 Chapters | 51,299 words]

Fishbowl Rescue

During WWI

what could have been by imnotcryingipromise | Teen

A multipart fic beginning with Dreamling reuniting in 1889 and detailing Dream’s capture and Hob’s attempt to rescue him. [5 Chapters | 22,441 words]

Post WWI

The Barghest Nightmare by Aria_Lerendeair | Mature

It was 1906 when Hob was bitten by a creature. Seventeen years later, after rescuing his Stranger from the basement of a manor, Hob finds out that he's not just a hybrid werewolf type. No, he's something far beyond even his own imagination, something that only his Stranger knows and understands. Now if only he could find a way not to be a burden to his Stranger… [2 Chapters | 19,195 words]

fall asleep to dreams of home (where the waves are crashing) by Thranduilland | Mature

Everyone has a soulmate and until soulmates meet, they see the world in black and white. Dream didn't think he had a soulmate, until he asks a man in 1389 if he'd heard correctly that they weren't going to die... [5 Chapters | 18,692 words]

Hob to the rescue by Anonymous | Teen

Hob Gadling attends a party at Roderick Burgess’s mansion at the request of his client, following the rumour of a ‘devil’ in the magus’s basement. To his utter surprise, Hob finds none other than his mysterious stranger. Well, Hob can’t leave him there, can he? [2 Chapters | 7,185 words]

In Awe, I Stand by sleepsonfutons | Teen

A tale of awe inspired. On one side, Hob Gadling experiencing revelation; on the other, Dream experiencing the unexpected and unbridled want of his immortal companion. [2 Chapters | 1,991 words]

In the arms of Morpheus | Dans les bras de Morphée. by aalisse | Teen

Death comes for a raven, and finds her brother. He doesn't ask her for help, but prevents her possible entrapment, so she finds Hob Gadling and suggests he do something about the situation at hand. Cue a one man rescue mission in 1926, which leads to dozens of years of platonic, yet vaguely romantic dating both in the waking world and in the Dreaming. [2 Chapters | 12,320 words]

Into Darkness and Howling (I'll Keep Him From Drowning) by TinyButFierce | Teen

It was beginning to sound like Roderick Burgess had something or someone trapped in his basement. Hob was starting to wonder if he should do something about that. [4 Chapters | 6,157 words]

little by little, and also in great leaps by she_who_loves_dreamling (all_fandoms_reader) | Teen

In one world, Jessamy and Death depart for the Sunless lands, and it will be long years before Dream is free. This is not that world. ~ Hob is eating breakfast on Tuesday, August 10th, in the year of our Lord 1926, when Death comes knocking. [5 Chapters | 21,331 words]

the price of salvation by imnotcryingipromise | Teen

Wealthy businessman, Robyn Stranger is invited to the auction of an unknown supernatural being, held hostage by one Roderick Burgess. The immortal willingly accepts the invitation -given his current penchant for liberating enslaved mortals from their deluded, “magic using” captors- unaware that he is more familiar with the being trapped below, than he ever could have imagined. [5 Chapters | 23,305 words]

The Virtue of Compassion by Konstadt | Mature

Randall Burgess survived the Gallipoli campaign, albeit only just. [...] Randall is forgotten by the wayside and finds a strange comaraderie with the being locked up beyond his reach. He couldn't imagine they had more in common than simply being trapped, much less anything that could be the key to both of them escaping their respective cages. [6 Chapters | 29,735 words]

June 1989

A Dark Familiar Stranger by PH03N1X_360 | Teen

It’s a wonder how strangled a man can feel if he cannot breathe, but he cannot die. In which the lack of air in the cage causes Dream to hallucinate and Hob breaks his Stranger out of the Burgess Mansion. [3 Chapters | 4,268 words]

All My Problems by Hopeful_Foolx | Teen

Hob Gadling is pretty sure his stranger won't show up, and right when he thinks that he should resign himself to his fate, someone else sits down. Death. Handing him a file and information on where and how to get her brother out of... captivity? Really, Hob has broken into places quite a few times, but... Maybe he should not think about what he is about to do so much. [6 Chapters | 23,635 words]

Can I Sleep in Your Brain Tonight, Stranger? by equus8 | Teen

Dream of the Endless gets more than he bargained for in the Burgess' basement. Hob Gadling is just trying to live his comfortable domestic life. Neither of them are prepared for what comes after the glass shatters. [24 Chapters | 69,079 words]

Post 1989

On Hallowed Ground by midnightstarfield | Not Rated

In 1889, Hob said something before thinking it through- or at least that's what he thought in the aftermath. When his Stranger didn't show for their annual centennial meeting, he thought he'd never see him again. However, when he has a strange dream some thirty years after he starts to think that some things might have been out of his control. Maybe his Stranger was lonely but unwilling to admit it and maybe he hadn't missed their meeting willingly. [6 Chapters | 14,420 words]

Fluff

Domestic Fluff

in a moon's turn - flufftober 2022 by neila777 | Teen

Hob opens his eyes to a blue sky and Dream, still at his side. “Hi,” Hob laughs, delight blooming in his chest. Dream smiles softly, “Hello.”  [16 Chapters | 8,252 words]

First Kiss

Paleontology by softestpunk | General Audiences

In 2022, Hob shows Dream a fossil he'd meant to show him in 1889. In Hob's dreams, later, Dream explores a missed opportunity.  [2 Chapters | 4,945 words]

Getting Together

Braided Longing by Aria_Lerendeair | Teen

Watching Hob Gadling weave braids into the hair of his students as he tells them stories, Dream is filled with the longing for one of the braids that Hob speaks of. One of kinship, an eternal bond, publicly on display for all. However, he is unsure if Hob feels the same. Would Hob wear the same braid to match? A braid for them?  [3 Chapters | 13,450 words]

watch the world from the sidelines by hondayotas | Teen

dream has always been on the periphery of life, never wanting to get his hands messy, but hob gadling is pulling him in more than he'd like to admit. [3 Chapters | 13,450 words]

Hurt/Comfort

Closing the Distance by Ryunya | Mature

Distance (and time) make the heart grow fonder, and both Dream and Hob are very happy to be finally reunited. However, Dream gets affected by the Waking world in ways he never has before, and that complicates things a bit. [7 Chapters | 18,096 words]

If you would have me by HanaSheralHaminail | Teen

In his cat form, Dream stretched out his body and yawned languidly. The key shimmered into existence, pulled from the dream of a young writer who fashioned stories of fae queens and mortal sailors, of treasure chests and friendship forged through hardship. “The person who first takes the key from him shall become my spouse.”  [2 Chapters | 17,748 words]

I cannot be gently held by imnotcryingipromise | Teen

Hob Gadling is left comatose after a car accident. Dream of the Endless seeks to use Hob’s extended stay in his realm to repair their centuries old friendship.  [2 Chapters | 17,748 words]

I will find you in your dreams by Salmaka | Teen

A story where Dream, confused and weak from his time in isolation doesn't make it back to the Dreaming but ends up in Hob's house instead.  [9 Chapters | 13,319 words]

Maybe I can stay a little while longer by TheOne_who_Lovesthe_Moon | Mature

Dream finally works up the courage to visit Hob after his capture. They do what they always do: Talk. Talk about Hob's life. But Hob finally wants to know more about Dream, but the Endless is unsure what to tell his immortal friend. So Hob makes it his new mission in life to get to know Dream, whatever it takes. [16 Chapters | 13,619 words]

Metamorphosis by Windsweptinred | Mature

"Where there is Time, there must be Night." "Order, Chaos" "Life, Unlife" "Father, Mother" "And found your Night, long ago, did you not?"  [6 Chapters | 24,089 words]

Patience is a Conquering Virtue by Moorishflower | Mature

Hob will wait as long as it takes. A six-hundred year (give or take) slow burn through dreams and memories.  [13 Chapters | 22,180 words]

Serendipity (Shall I Dream Of Our Destiny?) by LapisLazuli13 | Teen

A story where Dream, confused and weak from his time in isolation doesn't make it back to the Dreaming but ends up in Hob's house instead.  [9 Chapters | 14,756 words]

Terms of Endearment by BeholdingTheGaytimes | Mature

It’s been somewhere between two or three months, he reckons, since Hob started consistently having domestic dreams about a man he hasn’t seen in about a hundred and thirty years. It’s only a bit mortifying. Dreams and the subconscious are odd, and he’s not going to start judging himself now for any wanton desires.  [6 Chapters | 13,871 words]

The Weight Of Our Memories by RambleOnWaywardSon | Teen

Dream shows Hob where he's been, and Hob shows Dream something about how to heal. [4 Chapters | 6,972 words]

What our unknown years to come might do by dreamline | Not Rated

Dream returns to Hob after their 2022 reunion to find him unwell. What follows is Hob’s stubborn insistence that he is fine and Dream’s determination to see him healed. [4 Chapters | 26,890 words]

Retired Dream of the Endless | Morpheus

Normal by cuubism | Teen

Since retiring and becoming human, Dream has been far more stoic about his pain than Hob was expecting. [4 Chapters | 6,576 words]

Touch-Starved Dream of the Endless

enough for now by im_not_corrupted | General Audiences

Dream is unused to physical affection. Hob is in love and more than willing to help him with that.  [2 Chapters | 5,396 words]

Flying in a dream, Stars by the pocketful by ParadoxInsanity | General Audiences

Dream looked up at Hob, eyes filled with reverence. And stars. There were stars in his eyes. Like very literal stars. Shining little pinpricks of light. Stars. Stars. "Woah." "Hm?" Dream nuzzled into Hob's hand, confused why his ministrations had stopped. "Your eyes, they– they're stars. Like a night sky. Before the industrial revolution."  [2 Chapters | 2,554 words]

Friends / Enemies to Lovers

Arranged Marriage

When I Waked, I Cried to Dream Again by 27dragons | Teen

When the dreaded Nightmare King demands the knight Hob for his consort as part of the treaty that ends the bloody war between the Dream Realm and the mortal kingdom to which Hob is sworn, he is shocked… [...] Who knows what other uses the Lord of Nightmares will have for Hob once he's trapped at the heart of the Dreaming? Will the magic that makes him immortal become more of a curse than a blessing?  [10 Chapters | 20,000 words]

Dreamsharing

Hope and Stubbornness Endure by icarus_chained | Mature

There are consequences to being caught in nightmares not your own, in the tormented memories of beings infinitely more powerful than you. Hob Gadling doesn't care. Nightmares can't kill him. And if this was ever real, he has no choice but to try and fight it now. To show ... to show his friend that he would have rescued him. If he'd known. He would have tried, no matter what it cost. [2 Chapters | 4,028 words]

I have lately learned the difference by Chthonion | Mature

While Dream is imprisoned, Hob dreams of prisons, until, one by one, all of them take the same shape: a glass cage. Hob doesn't realize why until he meets Dream again, and the dreams don’t stop afterward. [4 Chapters | 18,085 words]

Fix-It Fic

A Gift of Song by Konstadt | Not Rated

Hob is on a slow journey of discovering all of the many names of his stranger-turned-friend. There are a few more he would like to return to him, if he could. Dream and Hob share stories, until Hob shares one with the world and changes everything. A fix-it fic for Dream's greatest regret.  [2 Chapters | 8,678 words]

Hob Gadling Loves Dream of the Endless | Morpheus

Messages from friends by manzke888 | Not Rated

Hob figures out a way to send letters to Dream, and altough Matthew doesn't like playing the role of a carrier pigeon, the two of them find confort in their correspondence.  [6 Chapters | 5,842 words]

Hurt/Comfort

Afterimage by ScribeofArda | Teen

The anthropomorphic personification of dreaming is sitting on his sofa, staring at a sequin cushion in his lap. His day could be weirder, but Hob isn't quite sure how.  [2 Chapters | 8,648 words]

never enough by sanyumi | Mature

Morpheus needed comfort. Not– this. This delusion that Hob was falling into. [...] That Morpheus clung to him out of want, out of affection. That Morpheus’ cold nose dug into the flesh behind Hob’s ear with intention to lay a kiss there, to bite and leave a mark. [2 Chapters |7,352 words]

Slow Burn

golden days by issylra | Teen

"I could stand to see you more often," Hob says, a little bit hesitant, and Dream’s eyebrows nearly rise into his hairline. "That is truly what you wish?” He’s looking at Hob like he’s an enigma wrapped in a riddle, which is funny coming from a not-quite-man whose name he only learned last year after six hundred years of meeting. [7 Chapters | 21,228 words]

Inspire in Me, the Desire in Me by ElloPoppet | Teen

Dream and Hob find each other in 2021, and see no reason why they have to wait centuries to see each other again. And again. [5 Chapters | 14,850 words]

Maybe This Is All Just a Dream by my_written_minds | Teen

When a man clad in all black walks through the door and admits Hob is his friend, Hob doesn't know whether to hug him or play it cool. [...] In other words, Dream starts talking and doesn't stop. And suddenly these once a century dates are no longer once a century. [6 Chapters | 9,141 words]

Something To Get Used To by my_written_minds | Teen

“I think we should stop catching up,” Hob said. Morpheus stared at him, blindsided. When Morpheus shows up at his table in the New Inn, Hob quickly notices that there's something different about his friend. Everything devolves from there. [4 Chapters | 12,502 words]

Something New and Terrifying by locamohita456 | Teen

It was a regular Saturday when Hob Gadling realized he was in love with Dream of the Endless. Contrary to popular belief, this was not good news. [...] How was he supposed to look Dream in the eye next Saturday? Mainly, how was he supposed to not look at his lips and not think about how much he wanted to kiss him senseless and—oh no! Hob smacked his forehead and groaned. [13 Chapters | 52,285 words]

Getting Together

Dragons AU

Dragon Wars by Aria_Lerendeair | Teen

The war against the Fae began long before Hob was born. When the dragons arrived, at last, they were able to properly fight back. And when the Endless arrived, the war became a stalemate. After meeting and bonding with his own dragon, Hob Gadling does everything in his power (and then some) to end the war once and for all with the help of Dream of the Endless. [6 Chapters | 39,377 words]

Hurt/Comfort 

Finding My Way to You by ShadowTenshiV | Teen

A story of how Hob brings it upon himself to return the dreaming to its former glory, and if that means getting to learn about this being known as the Dream Lord as he goes through a maze, well, that won’t stop him. It won’t be easy, with many challenges to come and memories to face, good thing that he is known for being stubborn. [7 Chapters | 46,048 words]

Let me be your knight by justAperidot | Mature

Hob is delighted his Stranger—who is no longer a stranger, he is Dream—is visiting him more often and letting Hob see more of him. [...] Still, if anything else were to happen to Dream, say, for a completely random example, if he were to go to war against the army of one Lucifer Morningstar, then Hob would be more than ready to go above and beyond to protect him. No matter the cost. It is, after all, what is expected of a knight before his King. [22 Chapters | 38,532 words]

Knight of the Dreaming Hob AU 

What dreams my come, when living is at an end by Sebena | Teen

The one where Hob chose to die in 1689 and joined Morpheus in the Dreaming, commencing one hundred years of slow burn. [9 Chapters | 77,966 words]

Minor Deity Hob AU

A Mug's Game by Anonymous | Mature

Hob Gadling teaches history, flirts with Death, gets a boyfriend, and accidentally breaks the laws of the universe. [4 Chapters | 14,136 words]

MPreg / Accidental Baby Acquisition

Crown of Dreams by booksluteye | Mature

Dream of the Endless is captured by an amateur magic user by the name of Roderick Burgess in 1916. Burgess is demanding gifts in return for Dream's freedom, but Dream refuses. With the stalemate, it looks like he will be stuck there for a long time, until one day when Dream is woken by an intense bout of nausea. It seems he's not the only one trapped in Burgess' basement. [10 Chapters | 12,858 words]

Temporary Amnesia

what you once wanted by astrhae | Mature

You know what kept me going, century after century?” Hob is angry enough, desperate enough, that his voice drops low, quiet. “Even when I had nothing?” The music around them crests, waves crashing against the unyielding shores of time – “Chimneys,” Morpheus answers, bland. Oh, what a bastard. [4 Chapters | 14,136 words]

The New Inn is a Temple

Cling Fast by Losyark | Mature

Hob Gadling is a clingy bastard, and he’s not ashamed to admit it. He clings to life. He clings to hope. He clings to his love of humanity. He clings to his Stranger. He also, unfortunately, has a habit of clinging to his name. Which means, when the BBC is looking for a new pet history expert to appear in their educational docudrama series “Elizabethan Manor,” they’re overjoyed to find a professor who (according to their meticulous research) is actually descended from the Master of the National Trust building they’re filming in - Gadlen House. Only Hob knows how right they are. [13 Chapters | 59,577 words]

keep your secrets by ProblemWithTrouble | Teen

Hob builds a temple, Dream finally returns, and things are left unspoken. For a while.  [5 Chapters | 14,161 words]

Time Travel

Promise of A Thousand Years by Dreams_of_Raven | Teen

An AU in which Hob could travel through time, but every time he did, he always ended up in the nude. [4 Chapters | 9,132 words]

Romantic Fluff

Mine Own Heart by xxSparksxx | Teen

When Dream of the Endless comes back to Hob Gadling, Hob is determined to be a Very Good Friend to him, because Dream's been through some stuff, and if what he needs is a safe haven, then Hob is going to give him that. [...] And alright, maybe that's not all he wants, but it's not about what he wants, it's about what Dream needs, so Hob is going to look after him as best he can, and try not to break his own heart in the meantime. [18 Chapters | 70,265 words]

Soulmate AU

Passing Stranger! (You Do Not Know How Longingly I Look Upon You) by WyvernQuill | Teen

Hob has known that Dream is his mildly star-crossed soulmate since their first meeting in 1389, but believes they have a mutual understanding not to acknowledge it; Dream, meanwhile, was under the impression that the Endless have no soulmates whatsoever, up until their sixth meeting in 1889. Finding out they're wrong comes as a bit of a shock to both of them. [14 Chapters | 25,112 words]

[shams-of-the-wild]

Cooking Prep with Wild.

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| [Ao3 Link] |

The preparation of food, especially of breaking animal carcasses into edible meat for cooking, is something that is consistent across all the eras of Hyrule.

Time, as a farmer, is more than familiar with this process.

Wind is not.

Wild, is arguably, even more familiar with this process. What he considers edible meat, however, is not just limited to animals.

Time and Wind, have questions.

{Written during the hour long, first sprint prompt of the Linked Universe discord — Prompt: Cooking}

Word Count: 646.

Warnings: Non graphic descriptions of processing a (monster) carcass into meat for cooking/mentions of monsters being eaten as food, mentions of blood.

A/N: Honestly this was not going to be the first fic I was going to post for LU/LoZ but as soon as I saw the prompt for the sprint, I immediately knew I had to put my niche knowledge of unusual medieval—victorian era cooking knowledge to use. And since technically consuming monster parts is both canon and a viable option in BotW/TotK, I couldn't resist the urge to take some creative liberties and add a little dungeon meshi vibe to Wild.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this very short oneshot.

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“Wild?” Time asked in a tone, that Wild had roughly worked out was meant to express resignation.

 Wild hummed in response, too busy focussing on carving into the bokoblin. Well carving off parts would be the more accurate description but waste not want not! It had been ages since he'd had the chance to do this since there hadn't been a chance to test the edibility of the monsters from the other eras yet. The fights had been far too efficient and destructive, sure part of that was his fault with his improvised time bomb arrows and whatnot but he was hardly the only one with bombs or bomb arrows!

 Wind scrambled over the broken monster fortifications to reach him and Time, immediately attempting to poke the bokoblin with a stick as soon as he was in range. “Whatcha doing?”

 Huffing, Wild finely sliced off the ears of the bokoblin, inspecting them in the dying light of the sun. “Harvesting.”

 “For your potions?” He eyed the monster parts curiously. “So you were telling the truth, potions are really made of monster parts?”

 “Elixirs. And no, this is for dinner.” Wild grunted, snapping his carving knife into its skull and cracking it like a palm fruit, before scooping out the brain.

 Time stared unimpressed at Wild.

 “The guts and horns are for elixirs because they contain higher quantities of malice which means they have to be boiled thoroughly before they're consumed, otherwise you risk getting minor gloom poisoning.” Wild explained, grinning slightly, as he chopped off the nose. “Nothing some sunshine or sunny foods can't fix, of course but it's inconvenient if you're regularly travelling, like us, and can't set up something like a Hunter's pot to stew them until they're safe to eat. Besides, usually these parts are kept for emergencies because elixirs can't use any old monster part so it's better to save them in case you need to whip up more elixirs, or if there's a particularly bad farming season and you have to make the most of what you've got. Which is usually when the community comes together with all their saved offal and bones, and whatever fruit or veg can be spared to build a perpetual stew.”

 Time pinched the bridge of his nose. “Usually people don't use monster offal or bones. They're not considered safe, or clean, to eat. It's only game or livestock that we use all the parts of.”

 “Well that's a waste!” Wild grunted, scooping out the bokoblin's eyes before eyeing the rest of the battered head as he crossed his arms and grumbled slightly. “Monsters are an excellent delicacy in my Hyrule, in fact since the end of both the Calamity and the Upheaval we've had flocks of visitors from our neighbouring countries eager to taste our unique cuisine.”

 Wind poked at the skull with the stick again. “Yeah but they're probably there for your recipes like pizza! Or the Goron curries! Or the weird purple monster foods you can make!”

 He paused, eyes lighting up. “So what do you do with the head? Do you use the skull as a goblet filled with blood?”

 Wild made a noise between a cough and snort. “Nah, blood's better used for making blood sausages but this guy's lost too much for me to get any worthwhile amounts from 'im. Better to let his blood fertilise the soil instead. Besides I'd need someone else to hold the cooking pot beneath the monster whilst I slit its throat.”

 “Ooh! Next time you find one with enough blood, can I help!” Wind pleaded, eyes widening as he pouted at Wild with his classic puppy dog eyes.

  Wild thrust his fist towards Wind for a fist bump. “Of course! It's been ages since I had a chance to make them!”

 Behind them, Time groaned, he hoped next time wouldn't be any time soon.

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Thank you for reading! Hopefully you enjoyed this short oneshot!

Likes, reblogs, replies/reblog comments, and asks are all much appreciated!

I shouldn't have to say this but due to previous comments I've received in other fandoms: — Criticism and/or rude comments are not welcome regardless if you try to soften them with compliments/compliment sandwiches. I write and share my fics for fun. Not to be degraded or criticised as if this was homework or literature coursework.

Otherwise, I'll be over the moon to receive any comments, whether it's as short as <3, emojis/kaomojis/emoticons, extra kudos, or as long as a whole fic reaction comment! No matter the comment, you'll have my undying love and gratitude.

Also, if you'd like me to write some more cooking monsters with Wild fics, then just yell down in the comments!

[pianoandcookiedoughlover]

marauders as songs without words (mendelssohn) pieces: regulus black

okay, i've been thinking about this for the past few days so i finally had to type it out. i've been doing some practice sightreading out of this book featuring all of mendelssohn's songs without words and after playing through one that really reminded me of regulus i wanted to do all of the marauders!! but for now, i will stick with regulus, who inspired this all.

i honestly have two options for him. first, op. 30 no. 6 in f sharp minor. i linked here a barenboim recording (barenboim is just such an excellent pianist i love his interpretations)

this is the one that really caught my attention. from that e sharp in the third measure, i felt regulus's blunt nature. we have this repeating figure in measures five and six that appear throughout the piece, which makes me think of his family's constant presence in his life. i see the trills as him sort of floundering under the pressure from his family while also wanting to be his own individual, but he eventually succumbs to his family's wishes with the following falling line.

towards the end of the piece, there is this pattern of playing a broken f sharp octave in the left hand followed by a block chord in the right hand that to me is reminiscent of his struggles with where he was in the later part of his life, constantly fighting between who he is and who he wishes he could've been, if he could go back and rewind these past years. the last two trills feel like a vulnerable representation of him before he fades away into the last few measures.

overall, it has that drama that a black brother needs and this sort of haunting sound that i think regulus might appreciate.

the other option was op. 67 no. 5 in b minor which i found after when i was fully fleshing out this idea but arguably prefer (again, the barenboim recording).

again, this piece has that slightly bitter sound that i think works well for regulus. also that chord on the second beat of measure 9 (about 0:26 in that recording linked above) is just so devastating, i love it. then by measure 14 (0:44 ish) the piece takes a distinct turn to a major sound. it feels innocent and nostalgic, like thinking of a happy memory with a rosy background. this could be representative of regulus's happy moments at hogwarts, with his friends and perhaps romantic interests (regardless of who you ship him with).

but soon enough, it takes a tragic minor turn, so suddenly and smoothly. he has returned home, reminded of his life as his family's heir and what they expect of him. we then return to the main theme with slight adjustments to the harmony. after his time at hogwarts, he has a new perspective of his family and their involvement with voldemort. he is disillusioned with it all, angry for what they have made him become, yet hopeful that there is some way he can fix it.

measure 28 (1:28) marks a choice. i think it perhaps up to interpretation how you see the ending...

anyway, so that was me totally geeking out over these pieces and my newfound interesting in the marauders. i apologize, i'm still quite new to this fandom so i don't know if i've captured regulus's character perfectly. i would absolutely love to hear any music recs for him or other marauders characters or your opinions on these two!

i also apologize for my musical analysis, i have been a bit out of the game for the past couple of years (college has been a lot lol) so i also love to hear other interpretations as well! i might type up some other characters' pieces out of my own interest (particularly i have one for lily i adore) but hopefully it brings enjoyment to other people too :)

thank you so much for reading to my silly rant! <3

[doctorwhoblog]

Greetings dear Whovians, 

Perhaps, it’s time to explain what’s going on with this blog, why it was abandoned and what lies ahead. 

Doctor Who as a show ended for me with Peter Capaldi. Period. I tried to give a chance to Jodie Whittaker’s doctor, but even her first episode was a struggle: I could not see the Doctor in her, there was absolutely no chemistry with companions and I couldn’t care less of what’s going on on a screen. 

At that point I made a tough decision that I should say goodbye to my favourite show, otherwise it would be ruined and I would grow to hate something that was seared onto my heart. 

Looking back and reading comments how the writing went downhill - this perhaps was the best decision as I still have any good memories about the show (even though Capaldi deserved a better writing, especially in his last season).

All these years I avoided spoilers (and Tumblr) and I have no clue what have actually happened in the series - only the fact that it was horrible and they re-wrote things that shouldn’t be touched. 

With the news of RTD coming back I was very hesitant to start watching again considering the gap of 3 seasons which I have no intention to close and catch up. But all the trailers looked very intruiging with a definite vibe of ‘good old days’, so I decided to give it a try. 

To be completely open with you - not sure how I feel about The Star Beast episode. Despite amazing chemistry between David and Catherine (who didn’t age a day!), excellent references to previous story lines and heartwarming moments, I feel like all this woke agenda was a bit too much and maybe even unnecessary. This is not kind of show when you need to push on a viewer and write a plot twist around it. Don't get me wrong, but overall it looked like a very poor writing just to squeeze to the episode and not the important message.  

Speaking of continuity of doctowhoblog. 

I started this blog over 12 years ago when I was still at University, then I started my job and things got complicated. I reached the point when I had a very little free time on my hands and wanted to spend it wisely. Tumblr became a time consuming blackhole with no reward in return, so at some point the weight of value of my time overcome the need to be here. 

Would I make gifs again? Frankly speaking I do not remember HOW anymore…turned out it’s not like riding a bicycle. 

In addition, a lot of things on Tumblr as a platform changed: the last time I made gifs it was 500px with 2mb limit. Now rules have changed and I have no clue what is the standard and where to begin. 

Blog Theme is broken, I know. A lot of things needs fixing, starting from post ‘blocks’, as it appears there’s now not only photo and photoset, but also panorama -  what the hell is {block:Panorama} Tumblr?! Links are broken and everything is a mess.

Please bare with me, I will try to fix it if my head will not explode of all these new additions and features.  

I wouldn’t jump into conclusion that I am back (yet), but there’s some hope that I would appear on this website from time to time (would the show not go downhill again and continue be promising). 

[thetriforcetriohouse]

Fi and Ghirahim: Siblings

Fi and Ghirahim were born to two powerful executives in a city far from The Town where this AU takes place.

Twins.

From the moment she was born, everyone knew Fi was different. Her facial expression rarely changed, and neither did her tone. Both parents loved her just as much, and so did Ghirahim.

Ghirahim and Fi were incredibly close. They always did everything together and loved playing pretend. On their sixth birthday, the pair both got a set of fake gemstones in their favorite colors--blue for Fi and red for Ghirahim--and the two traded eachother the biggest gem in each set.

The other children weren't so kind.

They would bully her relentlessly, and Ghirahim would get caught in the crossfire for trying to defend her. The seething hatred Ghirahim held for his peers was unparalleled.

But he got even.

Only in little ways. Broken glass in their shoes. Strings of tape lined with tacks hidden in their desks.

It's rumored that he even set another child on fire because said child threw their full milk carton at his sister's head.

Ghirahim's cruelty was the direct cause of his parents' divorce.

Their father was more than happy to let Ghirahim get away with such things--if that incompetent school isn't going to do anything about these little snots bullying his daughter, why punish his son for standing up for her? He covered up every incident.

Their mother, on the other hand, was horrified. She hates the bullying as much as her husband does, but this isn't the way to go about fixing it! She was fully ready to punish Ghirahim, and even have him sent to a correction center if he kept doing it.

The conflicting opinions and what they wanted for their children drove the couple apart. Their mother eventually left, taking Fi with her.

The children were distraught. But there was no changing the adults' minds. Ghirahim wasn't even allowed to contact his sister anymore.

Here is where the story diverges... (more under the cut!)

Fi

She and their mother moved to the little town where this AU takes place.

Fi missed her brother terribly, and couldn't understand why she couldn't talk to him anymore. Even after their mother explained what he did, it just didn't make sense to her. Ghirahim had been cruel to the others, but they were cruel first. And the adults that were meant to protect her didn't do anything about it until Ghirahim got involved. It wasn't fair.

As she grew older, she gradually understood that Ghirahim's actions weren't the best in a general perspective.

...in a way, she still appreciated them, though.

In this new town, school wasn't as bad. Fi found kids that loved having her around.

Namely, she found Link.

He was a little strange, himself, and didn't seem to mind any of her own eccentricities.

With Link, she also found Midna, Melody, and Zelda. They all quickly became best friends.

Fi took lots of speech classes and learned how to make different facial expressions. It takes a lot of effort to do, but if she plans them in advance, it's far easier.

Perhaps this is why she took such a shine to theater.

You memorize your lines, you memorize the body language, you memorize the facial expressions. Then when you're onstage, you just run it through.

She struggles a little with improvisation, but she's getting better at it.

Fi also excelled in singing lessons and dance class.

Now she is a local prodigy. Their mother passed away not long after Fi turned eighteen. Now Fi lives alone, with the Link's Secret Polycule to fill her social life.

After Ghirahim moved here, she got back into contact with him. She disapproves of his disingenuous actions, but that's still her brother. She still loves him, and will drop everything she's doing to go and help him if he's in danger.

Ghirahim

"Losing" Fi was not good for his mental health. When you spend your life as two halves of a whole, what are you supposed to do when one of those halves is ripped away?

His father didn't help matters. His constant attempts to poison Ghirahim against his mother and sister ground on Ghirahim's soul, and the boy soon learned to resent the old man.

School was still hellish, especially now that he had a wicked reputation. Now the bullies directly targeted him.

But Ghirahim survived.

He attached himself to the more popular kids by offering them things they wanted, and enjoyed the protection. It was a lot of manipulation and backstabbing.

After he turned eighteen, he moved out as quickly as possible.

Cut off from his father, he struggled to earn enough money to move to the town Fi was living in. His fashion line wasn't going anywhere, and finding a 'regular' job was proving equally difficult.

In the meantime, his dating life was turbulent. A string of men and women, a string of failed relationships.

Eventually he hooked up with the local crime boss, and that was alright for awhile. Having money was good, and the sex was amazing. But at the end of every encounter, Ghirahim always felt neglected in some way. As if he was just a good lay and nothing more to the other man.

The breakup was incredibly messy and left some very deep scars in Ghirahim that still haven't healed.

In the midst of it all, he started his beauty vlog channel. The explosion of popularity brought in a ton of money and fame.

Ghirahim finally found his niche.

After the influx of cash, Ghirahim was able to buy a mansion in the suburbs of The Town, and was eager to get into contact with Fi again.

The first thing he did was show her something he'd saved.

It was the large blue plastic 'diamond' from their childhood.

He'd never forgotten about her.

And even if she doesn't like him for the things he's done, he's still her brother, and he loves her all the same.

[penroseparticle]

Hiiieeeeeeee. I heard you like v-games.

3. Favorite boss?

15. Hardest game you’ve ever played?

19. A game that you wish you could play for the first time again.

25. Favorite environment in a game?

40. Best game cover art.

I went back in my inbox and there are some asks I haven't answered, clearing things out. So throwback meme!

3. Favorite Boss:

I'm partial to Facade from Link's Awakening. I think he's simple, he's memorable. He comes at a part of the game where you learn a very big revelation. The music for The Face Shrine is stunning, and really does something interesting considering the Ballad of the Wind Fish isn't a part of the song despite being part of the other dungeons' music. I like that Facade isn't an enemy you can fight with a sword. I like that his name means edifice, and he's the floor aka part of the building, but also mask, and he's a face. I like that he comes when you have to decide between dream or reality.

Can you tell I did a Zelda deep dive a bit ago?

15. Hardest Game You've Ever Played?

This is a tough and interesting question- what's a hard game, after all. Do I play hard games? I don't know if that's something I do. I like fiddly or intricate games. But I'm not sure I play hard games- I get frustrated easily. I guess I do play hard games, but they have to onboard you really really well. You have to feel like it's hard but achievable right? Like you're struggling but you could succeed.

I might say Desktop Dungeons. Simple concept, really intricate execution, technically not hard at all, but the Tower of Ga'antalet is still not cleared on Vicious on my save file, and I followed that game from Alpha to Beta to release to Rerelease with better graphics. My account is like a decade old. Maybe I'm dumb. Or maybe I just need to drill in and practice, because I've cleared almost everything else.

19. A game that you wish you could play for the first time again.

Final Fantasy Tactics. It's my first major game. Introduced my love of turn based strategy. Great story, rich execution. Broken as hell and glitchy, but in a fun way. Tons of side content but plenty of room to be expanded. I wish I could go through it the first time all over again, not knowing what was next, what was important, how to play correctly. The struggle was fun. I remember getting creamed on Dorter Trade City, like every new player. I remember thinking the Desert Map was crazy. I remember not playing the game for like 3 weeks when I got to the rooftop with Rafa because it was IMPOSSIBLE (Ok maybe some bits of the game aren't that great. Fix Rafa's AI so that's not a roulette ok thx).

Favorite Game. Excellent content. Gonna play it again right now probably.

25. Favorite Environment in a Game?

God I really, REALLY like the setting in FFXII, but particularly I like the Rainy Season Giza Plains. I just have such fond memories of that area, and the Wild Hunts are fun. It's early, it's accessible, its somehow new and exciting because it introduced weather as something that you have to care about. I like Phon Coast too but it's a bit too sparkly, and I also like the Salikawoods too. Just a great game for environments imo.

40. Best Game Cover Art

Ask me this in 5 minutes and my answer will change. I think it would be really funny to say Triangle Strategy (Hello most generic cover art and name of all time. Great game, but TERRIBLE marketing). I think today I'm going to go with Celeste- because it's nostalgic for me. It's cute.

[cressidagrey]

AO3 Masterlist

All of these link to my AO3, mostly because that's my personal favorite site to read fan fiction on, and it's much easier to make multiple stories into a series!

Unless otherwise noted, all my series/stories are ongoing, which means…if you have a prompt for any of them, shoot them my way. 

The Court of Gold and Shadows*

you'll be made of ashes too

Elain Archeron makes the most beautiful bride.

Azriel copes.

for the first time, what's past is past

Of all the ways, Azriel expected to meet his mate, this wasn't it. 

something good and right and real

Azriel had spent centuries believing that he of all people didn't deserve a mate. And if anything, the last three years had just galvinised that particular belief. And then he meets her.

The first time Oriana met Azriel, she thought that he reminded her of a skittish cat. Shy and a little bit broken. Good for him that she absolutely excelled in fixing the things around her.

Romance is not dead if you keep it just yours

5 Times Cassian thought that Azriel had feelings for somebody and then the 1 time he finally met the girl his brother was in love with. 

I breathe flames each time I talk

The story of how Oriana Fireborn Belmont, Third Daughter of the First Daughter, met her mate's family.

Also the story of how Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court finally recognises that by the cauldron, there is no fury like that of a female scorned.

Meanwhile, Azriel would just like everybody to get along.

The Unexpected Series*

“If you need to fuck someone, go to a pleasure hall and pay for it, but stay away from her.”

What if… Azriel actually takes Rhys at his word? And does exactly what his High Lord ordered? With unexpected consequences.

Unafraid

Azriel does exactly what his High Lord ordered him to do. (Well, kinda.)

Unprecedented

This is Azriel finding out about said unexpected consequences

Unknowing

This is the Inner Circle finding out about said consequences. Azriel is very good at keeping secrets

Indelible*

Indelible Scars

Azriel knew pain. So did Galena.

Also known as: Azriel’s mate is a healer and the first time they meet, he nearly dies on her.

Glorious Sunrise

So what happens after the mating bond snaps?

Well-meaning interfering family members, deep conversations and nights spent brooding on the roof like some kind of gargoyle…this one has it all.

(The Smutty Sequel y’all asked for ;) )

A Pocketful of Stars*

New Pursuits

The shadows decide that Azriel needs a hobby.

5 times when said hobby-related shenanigans didn’t end so well…and the one time where it may end up better than Azriel could ever have imagined.

Welcome to the World 

The quickest turnaround time between finding your mate and having a kid anybody in the history of Prythian has ever managed

The Starlight Princess*

The Starlight Princess

There is a Pool of Starlight in the Spring Court. A piece of the Night Court that has no business being in the land of Eternal Spring. So how did it come to be?

Or: How the Spymaster of the Night Court starts hearing a voice, realises that no, he is not insane after all, frees a princess, kills a High Lord…and finds his mate all at the same time.

The Prophecy

Lightning in a Bottle

Eira Archeron was neither a Valkyrie, nor a Seer, nor the High Lady of the Night Court. She was actually pretty much useless. The only thing she wanted was to be somebody's first choice for once in her life.

Also known as: Azriel's shadows decide that if he doesn't treat his mate right... they'll just do it for him.

Looked to the Sky

Eira Archeron was neither a Valkyrie, nor a Seer, nor the High Lady of the Night Court. She was, however, Azriel‘s mate with her own mysterious, untrained powers.

Also known as: Azriel tries to court his mate the human way.

Recipe for Love

Peach Cobbler

Azriel finds a bakery and creates his very own reward system.

Honey Cakes

The Beehive Bakery is out of Peach Cobbler. This leads Azriel to make some very impulsive decisions. 

Don't wait for the Sky to Clear

The Fourth Archeron sister makes herself a life in the Dawn Court.

dust of your highest hopes

Eavesdroppers never hear anything good about themselves, goes the idiom.

When Solana hears an admission from the High Lord of Day, she’s ill-prepared for it. She doesn’t believe in fairytales any longer, but maybe there was a happily ever after for Solana and Helion somewhere

The Ties that Bind

Shadowsingers were made, not born. Made out of trauma and loneliness and desperation.

So when Cilla and Azriel meet and their shadows entwine, they both meet the only other person that could understand these particular childhood scars.

The last thing Azriel had ever expected from his mate, however, was for her to have a surprising connection to his brother.

The Witching Hour

5 Times members of the Inner Circle get absolutely terrified by Azriel's...whatever she is, and 1 (of many) times Azriel thinks that his witch was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Bound by Blood

Azriel's witch has some very smutty plans for Samhain.

Tear the World Apart

Eris’ mate decides to get rid of her father-in-law. Also known as: If Eris Vanserra married a very bloodthirsty Margaery Tyrell.

Brighten Up the Sky

A Mating Bond between her younger sister and the Night Court’s shadowsinger was the last thing Feyre had expected to spring up…but then, maybe it did make sense.

Stars all aligned

If there was one thing that both Azriel and Zahra Archeron had in common, it was that they were both very good at blending into the background.

It's a Love Story

Azriel's shadows find their master a wife.

Azriel would just really like his heart not to get broken again.

And Sky...well, she's just really surprised that that far too handsome male is interested in her at all.

Holy Ground

Nobody knew that Azriel found his mate. Until she nearly died. This is the aftermath.

(Super pretty dividers thanks to @tsunami-of-tears !)

[thehenrythomas]

Recovering from Google Penalties: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the world of SEO, receiving a Google penalty can be a nightmare for website owners. These penalties can significantly impact your website's ranking and visibility in search results. However, the good news is that recovery is possible with the right strategy and approach. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of recovering from Google penalties and regaining your website's SEO health.

 Identify the Penalty

The first step in recovery is to identify the type of penalty your website has received. Google typically issues two types of penalties: manual and algorithmic. Manual penalties are imposed by Google's human reviewers, while algorithmic penalties are automatic and related to updates like Panda or Penguin. To identify the penalty, log in to your Google Search Console account and check for any notifications or messages from Google regarding the penalty.

Conduct a Thorough Site Audit

Once you've identified the penalty, conduct a comprehensive audit of your website. Look for issues related to content quality, backlinks, on-page SEO, and technical issues. Tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO auditing tools can help identify problem areas.

Resolve On-Page SEO Issues

Address any on-page SEO issues such as duplicate content, thin or low-quality content, keyword stuffing, or hidden text. Ensure that your content is valuable, relevant, and follows Google's content guidelines. Make necessary changes and improvements to your website's pages.

Remove or Disavow Toxic Backlinks

If your penalty is related to backlinks, identify and remove or disavow toxic or spammy links. Google considers high-quality, relevant backlinks as a positive ranking factor, so focus on building a clean and natural backlink profile.

Improve User Experience

Enhance your website's user experience by optimizing page load times, ensuring mobile responsiveness, and fixing broken links or 404 errors. A user-friendly website is more likely to regain its rankings.

Create High-Quality Content

Content is king in the world of SEO. Create high-quality, engaging, and valuable content that meets the needs of your target audience. Focus on providing unique insights, solving problems, and delivering value to your readers.

Request Reconsideration (For Manual Penalties)

If you received a manual penalty, you can request reconsideration after making the necessary improvements. In your reconsideration request, explain the steps you've taken to rectify the issues and demonstrate your commitment to following Google's guidelines.

Monitor Progress

After implementing the recovery strategy, closely monitor your website's performance using tools like Google Analytics and Search Console. Keep an eye on changes in rankings, traffic, and search impressions.

Stay Compliant with Google's Guidelines

To prevent future penalties, stay updated with Google's guidelines and algorithm updates. Continuously improve your website's SEO practices and focus on delivering a top-notch user experience.

Seek Professional Help if Needed

Recovering from Google penalties can be a complex and time-consuming process. If you're unsure about the steps or need expert guidance, consider hiring an SEO specialist or agency with experience in penalty recovery.

Recovering from Google Penalties: Follow our step-by-step guide to regain rankings and visibility. For expert help, consider SEO services in Chandigarh for penalty recovery and SEO excellence.

[digitalarijit]

What is SEO in Digital Marketing? Benefits & Types Of SEO

 SEO

 What is SEO in Digital Marketing?

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is an organic process used to enhance the visibility and ranking of a website or webpage on the search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO aims to drive organic (unpaid) traffic for a particular’s web page/website. 

SEO depends on various important factors like as keyword research, high-quality & relevant content, meta description, title tag, heading tag, URL structure, mobile friendliness etc.

Benefits Of  SEO?

Increased Organic Traffic: SEO is an organic process. So, you can get more organic traffic from search engine result pages.

Better User Experience: SEO involves optimizing various aspects of a website, such as its structure, content, and navigation. This often leads to an improved user experience, making it easier for visitors to find what they're looking for.

Long-Term Results: SEO is a time taking organic process. If you follow the best SEO path and implement it on your website, that time you can get long-term benefits.

Cost-Effectiveness: Organic traffic generated through SEO is essentially free, making it a cost-effective way to attract visitors compared to paid advertising methods.

Targeted Traffic: SEO allows you to target specific keywords and phrases that are relevant to your business, ensuring that the traffic you receive is more likely to convert into customers.

Types Of SEO

On-Page SEO: This involves optimizing the content and HTML source code of individual web pages. It includes elements like keyword optimization, high-quality content creation, proper use of header tags, meta descriptions, and optimizing images.

Off-Page SEO: Off-Page SEO means whatever you can do outside of your website. Off-Page SEO is known as Off Side SEO or Link building. After completing your on-page SEO activities, you will start to create Link building to other high-quality websites for your websites. Like as Infographic submission, social bookmarking, classified submission, PPT/PDF submission etc.

Technical SEO: Technical SEO is a part of On-Page SEO. Because you are optimizing your website to ensure that search engines can crawl, index, and understand your content effectively. It includes tasks like improving site speed, optimizing for mobile devices, fixing broken links, and creating XML sitemaps.

Local SEO: For businesses with a physical presence, local SEO is crucial. It involves optimizing your online presence to appear in local search results, often including tasks like creating and optimizing Google My Business profiles, managing online reviews, and ensuring consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) information across platforms.

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Content Strategy: Creating valuable, relevant, and high-quality content is a cornerstone of effective SEO. This includes blog posts, articles, videos, infographics, and other content that caters to your target audience's interests and needs.

Keyword Research: Keyword research is an important part of SEO. Keywords are search terms or words that users search in the search bar. Without the right keyword, you never get better visibility on the SERP. Your selected keyword must be according to your business niche and targeted audience.

Analytics and Monitoring: Regularly analysing your website's performance using tools like Google Analytics helps you track the effectiveness of your SEO efforts. Monitoring your rankings, traffic, and user behaviour can guide your ongoing optimization strategies.

Conclusion

In summary, SEO is a multifaceted approach that combines various techniques to improve a website's visibility, credibility, and organic traffic from search engines. It involves on-page and off-page optimization, technical improvements, content creation, keyword research, and continuous monitoring to achieve its benefits.

[thetadispatcher]

Nines felt like he'd been given a compliment, but he wasn't one to accept them about the job he was specifically made to do. He didn't see why others felt the need to do it, to him it was a waste of time and pointless. It would make sense to compliment a unit on doing something they weren't designed to excel at, but that was just another thing humans did that he wouldn't understand.

"Emotions can cloud ones judgement, which leads to killers going free and the innocent behind bars. Even if others frown upon my methods, it doesn't matter as I know it yields the best results." He'd been lectured on his behavior before, called a few rude names even, but he wasn't going to let it change his views.

"It's been easy so far, we should be fine. And we have a plan if anything does happen." John nodded, he felt they'd likely never have to go into hiding, but it was always good to have a plan for everything.

"Of course." The RK900 sat back as he picked his cards up from the table, he wouldn't say no to further annoying the other units at the table. "And maybe you can share what you were thinking about...? I'm going to guess it was related to another human, one you know well?" And maybe the human well he was at it.

Kelvin turned to face her, taking a moment to adjust his stance as he was far more unsteady on his feet then Sixty was. He titled his his head slightly as he watched her sign, his broken LED flickered yellow before it shut off once again.

He nodded and pointed at his name tag, showing he understood most of what she'd said to him. "Yes. Hello." He signed back, pausing a moment then shaking his head to let her know he hadn't understood the last fully.

He glanced at her hand then looked at his own, before he carefully took off the glove covering his hand and retracted his skin. He looked back at her and took her hand, he didn't understand why she wanted to interface with him, but he was willing to let her try.

He accepted the link under the assumption it would be like previous ones where the other unit would try to view his memories, or even speak with him. So he allowed her full access to his memory and opened a line of communication.

Sixty moved to stand near Strasky, he'd watched enough androids link with Kelvin to know they always threw themselves away from him seconds after the link was established. So he knew not to stand too close due to the violent reactions.

Strasky glanced at the RK800 then back to Willow and Kelvin, he didn't have any idea what was going on, and he felt it was best to wait for an explanation due to Sixty's cautious behavior.

"It is a bit of a frustratin' game when it comes to the boss fights, so I can understand how it's not for everyone." Ellis responded as he grabbed a few tools from a nearby workbench.

"If they want it that bad, you could ask Pete to play it well ya watch. Jus' talk with 'im, I'm sure the online folks would enjoy how he rages 'nd stuff." The android stuffed the tools into his pockets after confirming he had what he needed.

"I can feel the veins in my forehead thickenin' was a response I got for askin' 'im how it felt to finally beat a boss he'd been strugglin' with." He paused as another unit piped up. "I liked I wanna lay face down on a radiator, not even victory makes him happy." The unit laughed before returning to their work.

"Then you can enjoy the game without the frustration." He smiled before he got under the car.

"Oh, from what they descried, I'd have to say clutch failure. Likely dusted the friction plate. I'll know when I get a face full of it." He answered as he got to work, and soon he was coughing well he climbed out from under the car.

"Yep, easy fix." He confirmed once the coughing had stopped, wiping the black powder off his face with a dirty rag. "Yeah, don't breathe that shit if you're human, some got asbestos in 'em." He wiped his eyes as they'd started to tear up. "Cleanin' fluid, I'm not actually cryin'." He explained, most humans were concerned when they saw androids start crying since they didn't know that was just how they removed dirt from their eyes.

Well, he couldn't say no to a chance to be obnoxious at somebody else’s expense. Whether it landed didn't really matter. Bishop simply refused to get mad over it, as it'd look pretty pathetic.

"Some detectives would disagree with your statement, but I understand. The greatest minds treasure their solitude."

Though he could appreciate Nines' general demeanor. If there was something Stockman could have done with was the ability to be quiet.

Bishop casually shuffled his cards as he tried picturing the scientist finally shutting the hell up. "Indeed. Keeping a low profile should keep you out of any such talks until the danger has passed. Now, should we play another round?"

Kelvin's arrival didn't go unnoticed and soon enough, Willow was walking up to him, a plushie in her hand as she made sure to catch his attention. Her pink hair was hard to miss and even then, she was carrying an item related to the current task that definitely couldn't be ignored.

"Hello, Kelvin. My name is Willow." she signed, as it felt polite to try that first, then held out her hand so she could attempt establishing a connection.

"Oh yeah, the music's great." Rook agreed, "I haven't played Hollow Knight yet. My stream chat keeps saying I should, but I feel like they just want to watch me swear at cute cartoon bugs in funny ways."

She clearly didn't sound thrilled at the idea. Rook watched Ellis get back to work.

"So, what's wrong with this car?"

[perfectdigitalsukseo]

What Services Do London SEO Agencies Offer in 2025?

In the ever-evolving digital landscape of 2025, having a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. For businesses in the UK’s capital, the competition is fierce, and staying visible on search engines requires expert support. That’s where a London SEO company comes into play.

If you’re wondering what services a London SEO agency typically offers in 2025, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know—featuring industry leader Perfect Digitals as a benchmark for excellence.

Why Businesses Need SEO in 2025

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has evolved far beyond just adding keywords to your website. In 2025, it's about user intent, technical structure, semantic relevance, and AI-enhanced search algorithms.

Google’s latest updates prioritize helpful, expert-driven content and seamless user experiences. This makes professional SEO services more critical than ever—especially for businesses in London, where digital competition spans every sector.

What Does a London SEO Company Do?

A reputable London SEO company provides a full suite of services designed to improve your website’s visibility, search rankings, and conversion rates. These services are customized based on your business size, industry, audience, and goals.

Let’s break down the core services offered by leading SEO agencies like Perfect Digitals in 2025:

1. Technical SEO

Technical SEO forms the foundation of all successful optimization strategies. It ensures your website is structured in a way that search engines can easily crawl, index, and rank it.

Perfect Digitals begins every project with a deep technical audit that includes:

Site speed optimization

Mobile-friendliness checks

XML sitemap and robots.txt setup

Structured data (schema markup)

Core Web Vitals improvements

Fixing crawl errors and broken links

By addressing these elements, your site becomes more accessible to both search engines and users.

2. Keyword Research & Strategy

The SEO landscape in 2025 is powered by intent-based keyword targeting. Gone are the days of simple keyword stuffing.

Top London SEO companies like Perfect Digitals use advanced AI tools and competitor analysis to discover:

High-traffic and low-competition keywords

Localized search terms for London audiences

Commercial vs. informational search intent

Long-tail keyword opportunities

This data is used to form a content strategy that directly addresses what your potential customers are actually searching for.

3. On-Page SEO

On-page SEO ensures that every individual page on your website is fully optimized for both users and search engines.

Services include:

Title tag and meta description optimization

Content structure (headers, bullets, internal linking)

Image optimization and ALT text

Keyword placement and density analysis

Content readability and UX improvements

Perfect Digitals specializes in turning underperforming pages into high-ranking, conversion-focused assets.

4. Content Creation & Optimization

In 2025, content remains king, but only when it’s relevant, well-researched, and aligns with user needs.

A professional London SEO company like Perfect Digitals provides:

Blog writing and content calendars

Product and service page copywriting

Location-based landing pages

Thought leadership and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust) content

AI-assisted content strategies with human editing

Perfect Digitals blends AI-powered tools with expert human copywriters to create content that ranks and converts.

5. Local SEO Services

For London businesses that serve a local area, Local SEO is essential.

Perfect Digitals helps businesses dominate local search with:

Google Business Profile optimization

Local citations and directory listings

Local keyword targeting (e.g., “best coffee shop in Soho”)

Customer review generation

Local landing page development

Whether you’re in Camden, Chelsea, or Croydon, Perfect Digitals knows how to rank your business in London-specific searches.

6. Link Building & Digital PR

Backlinks remain a powerful ranking factor in 2025. But quality matters more than quantity.

Perfect Digitals offers white-hat link building through:

High-authority guest posting

Influencer collaborations

Press release distribution

Broken link outreach

Digital PR campaigns that earn editorial links

Their approach helps boost domain authority and signals trust to search engines.

7. E-commerce SEO

With the growth of online shopping, e-commerce SEO is now a specialized service. Perfect Digitals supports platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and BigCommerce with:

Optimized product descriptions

Category structure improvement

Technical SEO for large inventories

Rich snippets and structured data

Conversion-focused CRO (conversion rate optimization)

8. SEO Analytics & Reporting

Any reputable London SEO company should offer transparent reporting and actionable insights.

Perfect Digitals gives clients access to:

Real-time performance dashboards

Monthly progress reports

Traffic source breakdowns

Keyword position tracking

ROI and lead generation metrics

Their data-driven approach ensures every SEO pound you invest delivers measurable value.

9. SEO Consulting & Training

Beyond implementation, some businesses prefer to empower their in-house teams.

Perfect Digitals offers:

SEO workshops for marketing teams

One-on-one consulting sessions

Strategy blueprints tailored to internal execution

AI + SEO integration advice

Their training services are perfect for growing businesses that want long-term SEO success from within.

Why Perfect Digitals Is the Go-To London SEO Company in 2025

There are hundreds of SEO agencies in the capital, but Perfect Digitals continues to lead the pack due to:

✅ 10+ years of industry experience ✅ Award-winning strategies and proven case studies ✅ Customized SEO solutions for every budget ✅ Deep understanding of the London market ✅ 100% white-hat, ethical SEO practices

Whether you're a local shop or a national brand headquartered in London, Perfect Digitals provides tailored strategies that get results.

Final Thoughts

If you’re asking, “What services do London SEO agencies offer in 2025?”, the answer is clear: comprehensive, AI-powered, locally focused digital strategies—especially when you work with a trusted name like Perfect Digitals.

From technical audits to link building, content creation to local SEO, Perfect Digitals is the London SEO company that does it all—ethically, effectively, and with a clear focus on ROI.

[acacioustech68]

Why Every Educational Institution Needs an SEO Agency for Schools

In the age of digital transformation, educational institutions are no longer dependent solely on word-of-mouth or traditional advertising methods. Parents, students, and guardians now turn to search engines like Google to research schools, compare facilities, and make enrollment decisions. This shift makes Search Engine Optimization (SEO) a vital component of a school's digital marketing strategy. That’s where a specialized SEO agency for schools becomes indispensable.

The Digital Shift in Education

Over the past decade, the education sector has undergone a significant digital shift. From online classes to digital admission forms and virtual campus tours, institutions are leveraging technology like never before. However, merely having a website or a social media presence isn’t enough. The real challenge lies in making sure your school shows up in search engine results when potential students or parents are looking for educational services.

This is where SEO plays a crucial role. It ensures that your school is visible online, ranks high on relevant search terms, and attracts the right audience. An experienced SEO agency for schools understands these dynamics and offers tailored solutions that cater specifically to the educational domain.

Why Choose an SEO Agency Specializing in Schools?

Not all SEO services are created equal. A generalist digital marketing agency may not understand the nuances of the education industry. An SEO agency for schools, on the other hand, focuses exclusively on optimizing online visibility for educational institutions. Here’s why choosing a specialized agency makes a difference:

1. Industry-Specific Keyword Research

Parents may search for phrases like “best CBSE school near me” or “top-rated primary school in [city].” A dedicated agency knows how to identify and incorporate such keywords effectively to draw local and relevant traffic to your website.

2. Content Tailored for Education

Content is king in SEO. An agency with educational expertise can create blogs, landing pages, and web copy that resonate with your target audience. Whether it's writing about your curriculum, achievements, or admission processes, the content is crafted to drive engagement and conversions.

3. Local SEO for Enhanced Visibility

Most parents look for schools within a specific locality or city. An SEO agency for schools excels at optimizing your Google My Business listing, local citations, and map listings to boost your school’s visibility in local search results.

4. Reputation Management

Online reviews and ratings significantly impact parental decisions. SEO professionals help you monitor and manage your school’s online reputation across platforms like Google, Facebook, and education-specific directories.

5. Optimized Technical Architecture

Slow-loading websites, broken links, or poor mobile responsiveness can harm your SEO rankings. Specialized agencies audit your website and fix technical SEO issues to ensure it meets Google’s performance standards.

Key Services Offered by an SEO Agency for Schools

An SEO agency for schools typically offers a comprehensive suite of services, including:

Website Audit & Optimization: Checking site structure, speed, mobile responsiveness, and security.

Keyword Research: Identifying high-performing keywords specific to the education sector.

Content Creation: Blog posts, articles, landing pages, and admission-related FAQs.

Local SEO: Google My Business optimization, map listing, and location-based keywords.

On-page and Off-page SEO: Meta tags, internal linking, backlink building, and more.

Performance Tracking: Monthly reports, traffic analysis, and conversion tracking.

Real Results: What Schools Gain from SEO

Implementing a robust SEO strategy through a professional agency leads to measurable results:

Higher Enrollment Rates: More visibility equals more inquiries and admissions.

Improved Online Presence: Strong search rankings establish credibility.

Better ROI: Compared to traditional marketing, SEO offers long-term, cost-effective results.

Engaged Community: Blogs and newsletters can educate and involve parents and students.

How to Choose the Right SEO Agency for Schools

When selecting an SEO partner, consider these essential factors:

Proven Experience: Ask for case studies or success stories within the education sector.

Customized Strategy: Avoid one-size-fits-all packages; your school deserves a tailored plan.

Transparency: Ensure the agency provides clear reports and explains their approach.

White-Hat Techniques: Ethical SEO practices are vital for long-term success.

Conclusion

In today’s competitive education environment, simply offering quality education is not enough—you must also be visible to those seeking it. A specialized SEO agency for schools helps bridge the gap between your institution and prospective students or parents. By employing a strategic, data-driven approach, such an agency can significantly enhance your digital presence, resulting in increased trust, higher engagement, and ultimately, better enrollment numbers.

With the right partner, your school can rise to the top of search results and stay there.

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Backlinks: The Unseen Force Driving Your Website's Success

In the dynamic world of online visibility, backlinks are foundational to your website's success. Simply put, a backlink is a vote of confidence: it's when one website links to another. Think of it like a digital endorsement; if a well-respected site links to your content, it signals to search engines like Google that your information is valuable, trustworthy, and authoritative. The more high-quality backlinks you accumulate, the higher your website is likely to rank in search results, bringing more organic traffic your way.

Not all backlinks are created equal, though. A link from a highly authoritative and relevant website carries significantly more weight than one from a low-quality or irrelevant source. The real goal isn't just to get links, but to build a portfolio of high-quality, relevant, and natural backlinks.

Why Backlinks are Crucial for Your Online Presence

Search engine algorithms are complex, but backlinks have consistently remained a critical ranking factor for several compelling reasons:

Improved Search Rankings: Quality backlinks are a strong indicator of your website's authority and relevance, directly influencing its position in Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).

Increased Organic Traffic: Higher rankings mean better visibility, which translates directly into more clicks and visitors finding your website through search engines.

Faster Content Discovery: Search engine crawlers navigate the web by following links. Backlinks help these crawlers discover and index your new content more quickly, getting it into the search results faster.

Referral Traffic: Beyond the SEO benefits, a well-placed backlink on a popular, relevant website can also drive direct referral traffic, bringing interested visitors straight to your site.

Smart Strategies for Earning Quality Backlinks

Building a strong backlink profile requires strategic effort and a commitment to providing excellent content. Here are some effective and ethical ways to earn them:

Create Exceptional Content: This is your starting point. Produce in-depth guides, original research, compelling infographics, or truly unique articles that genuinely help or entertain your audience. If your content stands out, others will naturally want to link to it.

Guest Posting on Reputable Sites: Offer to write high-quality articles for other websites in your industry. In exchange, you'll usually get a backlink to your site within your author bio or directly within the content. Focus on sites with engaged audiences and strong domain authority.

Broken Link Building: Use tools to find broken links on other websites. Then, reach out to the website owner, let them know about the broken link, and suggest your relevant content as a perfect replacement. It's a win-win: they fix a problem, and you get a valuable backlink.

The Skyscraper Technique: Find popular content in your niche that has already attracted many backlinks. Then, create an even better, more comprehensive, and up-to-date piece of content on the same topic. Finally, reach out to the websites that linked to the original content and present your superior version.

Engage in Digital PR: If you have news, research, or a unique story, consider reaching out to relevant online publications and journalists. Earning mentions and links from news sites can provide significant authority.

What to Steer Clear Of

It's crucial to avoid "black hat" SEO tactics like buying backlinks, participating in link farms, or using automated link schemes. These practices are against search engine guidelines and can lead to severe penalties, harming your website's ranking and reputation. Focus on earning links naturally through valuable content and ethical outreach.

Building a robust backlink profile is an ongoing process that demands patience and consistent effort. By prioritizing valuable content and employing smart, ethical outreach strategies, you can significantly boost your website's authority, drive more organic traffic, and secure its long-term success in search engines.