#fright write 23

[jam3sacaster]

First off loooove your rivals writing. Some might say you are keeping this fandom fed. Maybe a dbf!declan or bfd!declan fic if that’s at all possible? But seriously keep up the amazing work 😁

love it! 🩷🩷 thank you so much dahhhling 😭🥰

“Do ya’ know how wrong this is?”

(Rivals) Declan O’Hara x Reader

Suggestion by this sweet anon 🫶🏽

18+ FANFIC / Smut, angst & all the passion. Reader character aged at 23. Hope you enjoy! 💋

Dressed only in one of your father’s woollen forest green jumpers and the fluffiest socks you could pull from the depths of Taggie O’Hara’s wardrobe, you hesitantly crept down the wooden stairs and pottered into the kitchen. The Priory was deathly silent, except from the torrential downpour outside, as it approached 3am — you had left your best friend, Taggie, tucked up in bed after a night of senseless gossiping. As you outstretched your arm to open the fridge, a husky, drowsy voice spoke from behind you, petrifying you beyond belief. “Hello. What are ya’ doing up?”

“Jesus! Sorry. Yes, hello. I couldn’t sleep so I thought I’d get a drink if that’s okay.” You pant, hand clutched over your thumping heart. Declan chuckled to himself as he saw your body jump in fright. “Do ya’ smoke?” He asked, lighting a cigarette and waving the open packet under your nose. “Yes. Thanks.” You muttered and brought a cigarette to your mouth. As you took a seat at the dining table, cigarette still teetering between your supple lips, Declan stood over you and lit it, an unwavering, palpable glint in his eye. You tremble uncontrollably under his gaze — what was that feeling?

As you inhaled your first puff of your cigarette, Declan retrieved two crystal tumblers and his bottle of Bell’s from the cupboard under the sink. “Whiskey?” He asked, already pouring two teeming glasses for you both. “Be a shame to waste it.” You chuckled, and graciously accept the drink, sipping it and relaxing as the amber liquid warms your blood. Declan sat beside you now, taking a sip and desperately trying to avoid eye contact. The chocolate brown curls that engulfed his torso made him look intoxicatingly macho, and made your lips quiver in lust. No, you tell yourself, he’s Taggie’s Dad for fuck’s sake. Awkwardly abstaining from conversation, you fiddle with one of Caitlin’s trinkets on the table, rolling it between your fingers and closing your eyes in embarrassment as it rolled from the table and bounced off of the skirting board.

Scraping your chair across the hardwood floor, you bounce upwards and bound after the trinket, bending over to retrieve it. It wasn’t quite the discreet, elegant retrieval you were hoping for. Instead, your jumper rode up to your belly and Declan got the most glorious flash of your purple pants stretching themselves over your rounded arse. “Are ya’ doing that on purpose?” He growled from behind you. Fiercely mortified, you shoot upwards and frantically smooth the jumper back over your thighs. “No! No, of course not. I’m sorry.” You whisper, smacking the ball of your palm onto your forehead in shame.

Declan rose from his chair now, and inched towards you, his lit cigarette cast an amber glow over his face and brightened the carnal sparkle in his hazelnut eyes. “It’d be very, very bad if ya’ did.” He mumbled, backing you slowly towards the wall. Propped up on your tiptoes and gazing up at him with wildly innocent eyes, your breath caught monstrously in your throat. “I-I didn’t.” You whispered, but the words materialised in a croaky tone that prompted Declan to bring his hand to your face, burying his fingers in your hair and softly brushing his thumb across your rouged cheek. “Do ya’ know how wrong this is?” He questioned, his lips tantalisingly close to yours. You allowed your slender hand to caress his thigh as his hand slid into your jumper, his cold touch sending a welcoming shiver across your spine. “Declan…” You uttered, but his hand had already cupped your breast, and, despite trying everything in your power, nothing could stop the faint moan escaping your lips.

You simply couldn’t take it anymore. Allowing primal lust to overcome your body, you ground your wet cunt against his thigh — his brown corduroy trousers providing the most delightful friction. Declan’s growing cock bulged against his trousers, threatening to make its escape if you continued. He raised his fingers to swipe your sodden panties to the side, swirling the tip of his finger across your swollen clit. You took a melodious sharp intake of breath, opening your mouth promptly after to moan under his touch. The hallway door clicked shut, and you both bolted to separate from each other, Declan striding to the other end of the kitchen and anxiously clearing his throat. Terrified, you straightened yourself out and hid behind the cabinet of decorative plates — feeling more vulnerable and prone to smashing than they are, whilst never feeling more wildly alive.

[saynomorefic]

2024 fandom review

Ty for tagging me @willesredlights @phneltwrites @grounded-parasocial <3

This is going to be a mishmash of formats I've seen, so thanks everyone for giving me ideas

Fics written

I started watching and writing YR this year, so 2024 has really been huge for me in returning to fandom and fic writing. I wrote 27 works (plus tumblr ficlets) and 117k words, by far the most I've written!

First fic posted in 2024: You Kill Me (WIP) 2024-02-06

My love letter to Young Royals. Anyone who has read this, thank you and sorry, it's deeply personal and my raw initial reaction to watching the show.

Last fic posted in 2024: Ghosts of Simons Past 2024-12-23

Silly little christmas fic!

Fav fic I've written: Let's take this overboard (WIP) 2024-06-25

My Mediterranean yacht AU! Ah my beloved. Thank you to everyone for showing this story love. It's still going, I'm just putting the pieces together. How do you pick a direction when you have so many?

It's been a big year of writing :) I haven't written creatively for about 9 years, so it's safe to say Young Royals and this community have ignited a creative spark I didn't know I had in me. When I was a kid my dream was to be a writer. Getting emotional here, but it's hitting me that in a way, that dream has come true in a way! I know fanfic is not technically professional writing, but in a way it's cooler - we don't get to just message our favorite "real" authors whenever we want, nor do bigger authors get to experience being in a club of writers like this! (actually I wouldn't know, but w/3).

Thank you to every single person who has sat down and read my little stories, you guys truly don't know what you have given me and how much it means.

Fics read under the cut <3

Fics read

I can't give a number, but I have bookmarked 117 fics since 2024-02-11, and it's safe to say I've read at least 4x that.. so uh.. it's a lot :''))

This is a list of favs after going through my bookmarks, and definitely not an exhaustive list of all the fics I've read and loved from this past year. Thank you to ALL writers out there for your amazing work <3

First fic I bookmarked/ read: objects in motion by Capiche

Last fic I read: Under the Mistletoe by @vvachillessongvv (so cute!)

Some favorites I've read this year:

Stairway to Heaven by @unfortunate17

the person responsible for finding young royals, and this was one of the very first fics I read! Heartbreaking and wonderful.

Something Real as Pain by @crownedwille

I love how this story directly engages with power differences between Wilhelm and Simon, and I'm so proud of these two <3

be the place you call your home by @phneltwrites

I love them so much. No one does post-canon like you! such a unique writing voice and characterizations to match <3

Faroe Gone by @groenendaelfic

Pining Simon. Pining Wilhelm. Remote island-farm-cottage sex. What more could you want?

We Left Footprints When We Passed By by @in-amor-veritas

One of the first long fics I read, and these two will never leave me.

darling, lost in the darkling woods by Ripki on ao3

honorable mention to Align, but this noir gripped me like no other.

Fright Fest! by @enjoythesilentworld

I adore everything about this, horrorific, whumpy and visceral <33

sleep, dream, you, repeat (live, die next to me) by @espejonight28738

This little gem! The Midsommar AU. So so good, so well written.

bittersweet ecstasy (I pick my poison and it's you) by wthbaby (ao3)

An amazing ABO fic that's more werewolf /fantasy than anything!

The initiation - sorry if we got a bit rough by @silvagrey

A really interesting look at the aftermath of Wilhelm's initiation ritual, and a type of canon divergence I've never seen!

A Glimpse of Us by @simons-purplehoodie

An early love, read this in April and was swept away.

Look at us by @willesredlights

So hot, so sweet, and bonus that it was a gift for me! <33

to color with two by @wildcalendula

I love the way they communicate about sex here. So tender and loving and lovely. Just this whole series!

The Way We Were by queerofthemonth (ao3)

Damaged popstar Simon. Sad Kronprins Wilhelm. Fuck.

Cock by @stretchoutfics

Just so much to say about pining and sexuality crisis Wilhelm. It feels so realistic, and I love their communication here.

One, two, three (Not only you and me) by @skibasyndrome

So much communication, so much trust, so much honesty. And the LAPDANCING? Also, thank you so much for every kinktober contribution, promise we are all very grateful <3

Where We Left Off by @gulliblelemon

So tender, they will literally be in my heart forever. It's time to re-read!

come closer and see into the dark (WIP) by @bigalockwood

I can't decide what's better, unique magical ghosts or juicy slow burn interpersonal relationships at the YR ghost agency. Love <3

losing a friend is the hardest part by psyanky on ao3

God do a love break ups and second chances. And everything psyanky writes.

We're Going to Be Friends (Lilac Grove) by wilmonlibrarian on ao3

I'm so in love. Borrower Simon is adorable, and it blows my mind how this author created this whole world.

I am awaiting you (WIP) by @toffeelemon and thatgayprince (pls help me tag on tumblr!)

I am so in love with Princess Simon and Wille here. Uadhakjsdha

i've got power in my hands (and it's yours for the taking) by @starvalisedham

The library fight from August's POV. There are LAYERS here, and I love how much is up to interpretation reg. his perception of Wilmon.

maybe now maybe here tonight by @dreamyelectronicmusic

I love a getting back together fic, and the writing! I'm in awe.

My Home for All Time by @hergrandplan

Amazing contributions for Wille's month! Every ficlet and morsel.

words written down by @caramelpenguin

Every single one. how do I pick? Thank you for always sharing these beautiful snapshots with us <3

this is the golden age of something good and right and real (Painter AU) series by @alltoowille

I couldn't choose bc the first part was INSANE. and then I read it and realized there was 50k+ after? Think I ascended. Thank you <3

and last but not least obviously by @grapehyasynth

Changed me. Changed how I write, and then changed me again.

Final reflections

I wanted to say I loved helping celebrate Wilmonhits5k on ao3, and big thanks to everyone who participated through fic recs and commenting.

I have to mention the people that keep this fic world turning through fic recs, making gifs, fandom engagement, and more! @simonsapelsin @youngroyals-events @kruemel8 @sillyunicorn @grounded-parasocial @books-books-smolderinglooks @impossibleknots @sillylittleflower and too many more to list. You guys are truly the best <3

If we have never chit chatted, feel free to come say hi! <3 Happy new year to you all, and here's to more YR magic in 2025.

[nylqnder]

🎃 ₊˚⟡ ୧ 𝑪𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹’𝑺 𝑪𝑶𝒁𝒀𝑻𝑶𝑩𝑬𝑹 ⌇

— hi everyone! welcome to my first cozytober! this is my safe for work version of kinktober where i'm just going to write fluffy pieces that are all fall/halloween themed! i hope you guys enjoy!

OCT. 09 — SWEET LIKE APPLES . . . MATT REMPE ⤷ you and matt go to an apple orchard for a fall date.

OCT. 11 — SPICED THRILLS . . . LUKE HUGHES ⤷ you convince luke to bake with you despite his ineptitude in the kitchen.

OCT. 13 — PUMPKIN PICASSO . . . QUINN HUGHES ⤷ as you and quinn have a little pumpkin carving contest, a hidden talent of his emerges.

OCT. 16 — FRIGHT NIGHT . . . MATTHEW KNIES ⤷ you finally convince matthew to face his fears by watching a horror movie.

OCT. 19 — HAD ME BY HALFTIME . . . GABE PERREAULT ⤷ homecoming takes an unexpected turn for gabe when he meets you and your infectious energy that takes his attention completely off the game.

OCT. 21 — ACTORS AND SPOOKY NOISES . . . SETH JARVIS ⤷ you and seth visit a haunted house, exposing a fear of seths

OCT. 23 — DRIVE IN . . . KIRBY DACH ⤷ kirby surprises you with a date to the drive-in theatre

OCT. 26 — THE MAZE . . . COLE CAUFIELD ⤷ a date to a cornfield goes awry when you get lost in the difficult maze

OCT. 29 — PADME & ANAKIN . . . JURAJ SLAFKOVSKÝ ⤷ you pick out yours and jurajs matching costume for the canadiens halloween party, even though he knows nothing about the world in a galaxy far, far away.

OCT. 31 — TRICK OR TREAT . . . JACK HUGHES ⤷ your first halloween spent in your new house together becomes unforgettable after a trick-or-treater brings unexpected joy for you and jack

[enjoythesilentworld]

writing tag game!

thank you for the tags @phneltwrites @iwouldnevergetintofanfic @saynomorefic <33

1.How many works do you have on AO3?

23

2. What’s your total AO3 word count?

416,618 (though some of these are collabs)

3. What fandoms do you write for?

young royals <3

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

so loaded, eye low aka the Met Gala au <3 i don't even have thoughts on this i just cant believe its almost got 700 kudos like that's crazy. y'all like angsty angry sex huh

just if for a minute aka fake marriage au <33333333333 my Miami idiots

all our words were worth it aka my collection from Simon's month. so many one-shots here that deserved a solo work or continuation but alas i only have two hands

for the tree's sake aka tree boys au aka the fic that started it all.

we sure make things work aka Wille's month. i feel like you can see how much my writing has improved since these, even when you just compare it to Simon's month

5. Do you respond to comments?

i do my very very best to. i have gotten very behind on it but i do read every comment and my heart bursts out of my chest at every single one

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

i usually try to give a happy or hopeful ending? maybe Only for Coffee because they're still technically broken up and we don't know what happens after? although I guess also Fright Fest! because they're both still actively bleeding out lmao

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

'just if for a minute' probably? spoilers i guess but they sort their shit out and are literally legally bound together. but like i said i try to give all my Wilmon a happy ending. (for now)

8. Do you get hate on fics?

so far so good! i've been put in jail quite a few times but i think that was all out of love/hate

9. Do you write smut?

haha. yes ✝️

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

no crossover yet :/

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

i dont think so?

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

no

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

yes :) i have three separate collabs with some of the best people (and writers) i know, which is so cool and fun and i love fandom

14. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

anything i publish i have the intention of finishing. i promise i have not forgotten about call ur crush! 💀 i will give y'all ch5 if it kills me

15. What are your writing strengths?

oh lord. i dont know. i've gotten comments about my like, descriptions of the setting? and world building.

16. What are your writing weaknesses?

i worry i am a bit repetitive, esp with like metaphors and shit. there's only so many ways I can describe tension, u know?

17. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

uh. fun? no harm no foul? i think in some fics it matches the vibes, but me personally i dont usually do more than pet names and the occasional 'tack' or 'snälla'. for funsies.

18. First fandom you wrote for?

i believe all my 1d and hp and other rpf has been wiped from existence (thank god) but young royals is the first i've actually posted on ao3 for

19. Favorite fic you’ve written?

Running with Wolves. so much love to all my other fics - special shoutout to ftts for being my first wilmon born - but this crime fic has taken over all my thoughts and i have had so much fun crafting ways to make these boys miserable and to make this world feel real and tangible and dangerous. it's one of my least popular and i literally don't care because.... little lamb.

i think lots of people have done this and or been tagged a million times so here's some more tags for u <3 @pagegirlintraining @willesredlights @hergrandplan @royalwilmon @skibasyndrome

[irisbleufic]

Heretics and Lawbreakers

Stand-alone; 20 out of 23 posted; 73,000 words so far. Late 1947 through early 1948 Paris AU where Rashid exists in the Talamasca in that time and place (an “everything’s the same except Rashid was born back then instead of now” scenario) and things get complicated for Sam with respect to the coven. This is an experiment that’ll have some other pay-offs, as it plays out through to the fire at the theater. But even that won’t happen the way it does in canon. This contains the entire Paris ensemble cast in addition to the change with Rashid; it’s an ensemble piece with Armand, Sam, Eglée, Claudia, Madeleine, Santiago, and Romaine strongly featured, but the entire coven is in it.

CHAPTERS:

Make the Indiscretions Count (2025-02-22)

Gossip’s What We’ve Got (2025-02-24)

Unraveling Faster Than Before (2025-02-24)

This Has Been Awkward (2025-02-26)

Never Mind Hearing It (2025-02-28)

All Vampires, All the Time (2025-03-01)

This Milestone Is On Schedule (2025-03-05)

Plus Qu’Hier, Moins Que Demain (2025-03-06)

Frighted With False Fire (2025-03-07)

The Devil’s a Gentleman (2025-03-11)

Seeing the Proof Is Hard (2025-03-14)

Mix Vocation and Pleasure (2025-03-15)

Dead Vampires Don’t Write Letters (2025-03-18)

Fragments Out of Context (2025-03-19)

Buy the Lie for a While (2025-03-21)

The Least Fun You Can Have (2025-03-26)

Proposed Trial Run (2025-03-28)

Deal-Breaker After Recent Experiences (2025-04-02)

Non-Interference Policy (2025-04-03)

Kill to Keep You Now (NEW, 2025-04-07)

TEASER:

Outside, there’s a metallic clamor less than a block away. Sam can hear Santiago’s furious stride; he almost can’t believe Santiago has come to him without even having been given an explicitly worded invitation. Sam backpedals from the door, further into the darkened shop, as Santiago strides into view through the window and then barges through the door with his eyes ablaze and his features twisted in grief and rage.

“You,” Santiago hisses, suitably dramatic as he advances on Sam, “will pay for what you’ve done.”

Sam tilts his head, continuing to backpedal. “If we’re going to duel, we’ll need more room. But don’t you want to see the scene of the crime?”

Santiago snarls, but there’s a flicker of weakness in his glare. “Which? So many have been committed on these premises that it’s staggering.”

[justwritingscenarios]

Hii I don’t know if you take requests currently but I really like your writing style, so I thought 23. Limejuice would be nice f.reader. Thanks a lot and I hope to read more from ur amazing works

Ok so very first work with Lime ! It was hard to find the idea because we know so little of him... and yet, once I got started, it went smoothly ! - Lara

Scenario 23 : pick-up line "okay so sleeping it off didn't work. let me consult my list. hypnotism, no. meditation, certainly not. well something has to work because I simply cannot be in love with you."

Limejuice x Female!Reader // Words : 950 // no beta reading

The blond pirate was reaching his limits. He’s been at it for almost a year now, since your arrival within the Red pirates.

At that time, Limejuice was like every other pirate. He would have a drink at any hour of the day, visit brothels whenever he desired and never overthink. He was simply living his life as carelessly as his officer functions allow him. That is until you incorporated the crew a year ago.

Your easy-going personality, growing strength and little reputations amongst hunters charmed Shanks that immediately proposed you to become one of them. One of the only women of the Red pirates. Not that you minded. You easily befriended everyone, particularly the small community of women, and Limejuice.

No one saw it coming. Or they did. The core of the Reds has watched the younger officer getting close to you; it was no surprise, Limejuice always had a thing for the pretty ladies. And they always willingly fell in his arms one day or another. However, what they didn’t see coming was that nothing happened.

“But you went to the bar with her yesterday, right?

- Didn’t you hook up after that?��

Shanks and Yasopp were the ones who asked the most questions every time they noticed you had spent alone time with Limejuice. He just shook his head, as astonished as his friends were.

As time passed, Limejuice understood that if he hadn’t gone as far as he originally planned, it wasn’t because he couldn’t but because he didn’t want to. Don’t misinterpret: Limejuice wanted to get laid with you, it was something established from the beginning and known of his acquaintances. What wasn’t and was somehow freaking him out was that he didn’t want you to be another one of his one-nightstand or a regular partner… he wanted you to remain by his side. And that desire – as terrifying as it sounded – was new to him.

Yet, despite his fright, he kept on spending all that quality time by your side. As hard as it was for him. Since he never talked about his inner fight to his closest crewmates, they just believed Limejuice had made a true friend out of you without ulterior motive. Somehow, they weren’t wrong. You had become close friends, and he wasn’t planning on moving on your relationship further.

Weeks, then months flashed before your eyes, as Limejuice’s feelings grew stronger. He would have preferred to see them vanish though. But how could they? You were awesome. Even your flaws became benedictions to his eyes.

He was once more looking at your reflection in the mirror. You were brushing his hair to braid it, something he hadn’t let be done by someone else than himself since his sweet mother when he was a child. You were casually sharing him conversations you were reported or overheard on the ship. Even if he was truly interested in your stories, he knew he would have hanged on your every word were you reading him the encyclopaedia. Once again, he wasn’t impartial when it comes to you.

“Okay.”

Limejuice had just you in the middle of your sentence and turned around abruptly. Since you were seated in a chair and him on the floor before you, he used your knees to rest his arms on and looked up at you.

“So, sleeping it off didn’t work. Let me consult my list.”

He gazed down at one of his palms and pretended to read something that was supposedly written on it.

“Hypnotism, no. Meditation, certainly not.”

He looked up once again and dove his eyes into your lost ones. You shook your head barely enough for him to notice. He sighed and pressed his face on your tights. Even though his voice was muffled, you could still hear his words distinctly.

“Well… something has to work. Because I simply cannot be in love with you.”

A gap. Neither of you dared to talk for a few seconds but what felt like an hour. Limejuice seemed decided not to move a limb. You couldn’t guess he was praying to just disappear from earth suddenly.

“Is that… such a burden to love me?”

His eyes opened widely. He stood up on his knees and grabbed your hands in his.

“No!... Quite the contrary.

- Then why would you want to fall out of love with me?

- Because…” He was visibly looking for his words and you gave him the time he needed to find them. “Because I crave your presence whenever you’re not there. Yet I feel sore whenever you are.

- Why?

- Because the more I spend time with you, the more I love you and the more painful it is to not be able to touch you, to take you in my arms or… to kiss you.”

It was the first time Limejuice was able to express his feelings so clearly. He had no regret he did it out loud in front of you.

When he felt you move under his hands, he stepped back a little, wondering if you could possibly leave him alone in this room. But you did nothing of it, sliding from your chair, in front of him and threw yourself in his chest. Your arms wrapped around warmly around him.

“I’ve longed for you too, Lime. I’m sorry you had to suffer while I was gathering my courage to tell you how much I love you.”

The moments your eyes then your lips met, he knew he would willingly go through all of this again just to feel your sweet mouth on his once more; even when your hand at the back of his head, grabbing lightly on his long strands of gold, told him it won’t be the last kiss you would be sharing that day.

[k4l3idosc0pe]

FNAF MOVIE SPOILERS!

The FNaF movie springlocks are completely different than anything we have seen in the games.

The only visuals of springlocks we have ever seen were in the "Silver Eyes" graphic novel. In the novel, the springlocks look similar to the movie, which means that in both visual adaptations of springlock suits, Scott Cawthon has gone with the clawlike design. This could possibly be Scott Cawthon telling us that this is the design he had in mind when making the games/writing "The Silver Eyes" Trilogy.

Ignoring the large metal rod going through the middle there are many unsafe design choices, such as, the fact that there are actual claws in the suit. What purpose would claws have in holding back animatronic parts? This leads me to my theory, what if the springlock suits, (In the movie canon) are intended to fail? William Afton possibly meant for the springlock suits to be worn by untrained employees and fail, thus causing remnant to be extracted, like a less advanced version of the remnat extractor from the beginning of the movie.

Another point worth noting is that the springlock suit in the movie looks very similar to Ella in "The Silver Eyes", Eleanor in the "Fazbear's Frights" books, and possibly a prototype of Circus Baby. This would reinforce my theory that the springlock suits are meant to fail because Circus Baby and all the other Funtime animatronics are meant to kill.

Edit: This theory was written the second I finished the movie. Since then I have gotten a lot more evidence towards this theory from reviewing the movie's content. Such as this image.

At first, I just thought "Hey what a cool Easter egg!" Which it might be, but I have some theories. What if the Sparky the Dog costume is the movie variant of one of the mediocre melodies? Or it could possibly be the same case as Carlton in "The Silver Eyes" or the costumes in the saferoom in the fangame "DSaF 1". The other two suits with bodies in them are probably the same as what would have happened to Carleton if Charlie did not save him.

William Afton is a notorious CHILD murderer, so why are there adults in the suits? The suits may be springlock suits, and he may have kidnapped them so that he could extract remnant for his experiments

The purple animatronic is very odd because that shade specifically is familiar. Most people think William Afton whenever they see purple in FNaF, but this animatronic is very reminiscent of Shadow Freddy. The only thing wrong with this theory is the widely believed theory that Shadow Freddy is caused by Agony or Shadow Remnant, but nothing outright confirms that in the games Shadow Freddy is not a physical animatronic like the other ones. -10/29/23

[kata-sans]

Raising Stripe

Chapter 23

Tweek was rushing to finish packing the diaper bag. It's normally a quick job but Stripe had cling to him as soon as he noticed Tweek preparing to leave the house. To avoid dealing with a fussy baby, Tweek was forced to carry Stripe while gathering supplies single handedly.

Finally done, Tweek looked at the clock and freaked out. He had fifteen minutes to get to the bus stop before he missed his ride. Tweek wasted no time hoisting the bag on his shoulder and leaving the house. He sprinted to the bus stop three blocks away from the house and barely managed to catch the bus.

Tweek slumped in his seat revealed to have made it on time. He looked down at the baby sitting on his lap. Stripe was content playing with Tweek's fingers. Tweek smiled glad to see the baby was easily entertained.

Tweek looked out the window watching for their stop. When he saw the street he was looking for he made his way off the bus. He walked a few blocks down before finding the building he was looking for and reaching for the door. Inside he made a beeline for the open elevator and selected the third floor.

Stripe watched in awe as the door closed by itself. Suddenly the floor seemed to shake a little and Stripe felt something funny in his tummy. He gripped his Mama's shirt tightly in fright. Tweek laughed and gently reassured Stripe that he was safe. It was a weird feeling to be a source of comfort but Tweek loved it.

When the door opened, Tweek walked out into the hallway. He walked past three doors before opening and walking into the fourth door. Inside was a familiar waiting room and Tweek made his way towards the reception desk.

“Good morning, please sign in. Do you have an appointment?” The receptionist asked as she handed Tweek a pen and sheet on a clipboard.

“Yes, we're here to see Dr. Daniels.” Tweek answered while signing his name on the sheet.

“Alright, please fill out these forms and bring them back to me. The nurse will call you when it's your turn.” She said as she pointed to the empty seats in the room.

Tweek placed Stripe on the floor by his feet. He pulled out some toys from his bag to entertain the baby while he filled out paperwork. The forms mostly consisted of medical history which Tweek struggled with due to Stripe's unique circumstances.

“Argh! What am I supposed to write down for birth weight?” Tweek groaned to himself. He pulled out his phone and quickly googled: average weight for newborn. He continued to answer as much as he could and looked up the rest.

Five minutes after turning in the paperwork, a nurse called out to them. They made their way through the door and into the exam room to take measurements. Stripe was weighed and measured with satisfactory results. Tweek was relieved to hear his baby was growing healthy.

Nichole finally came into the room. “Hi guys! So good to see you. Especially you, Stripe. You look much better.” She exclaimed while tickling the baby.

Stripe was extremely ticklish and couldn't contain his laughter. Nichole scooped him out of Tweek's arms and placed him on the exam table. “Oh you are just the cutest!” She cooed before looking at Tweek. “Have you had any trouble with solid foods?”

Tweek shook his head, “No, he's ravenous during dinner.”

Stripe began to whine and stretched his arms out to Tweek. The blonde parent quickly grabbed the baby's hand hoping to appease his clinginess. Nichole raised her eyebrow.

“Is he normally clingy?” She asked.

“Not really. He's still upset with me about leaving him with Tolkein last night.” Tweek sighed dejectedly.

“Tolkein? I didn't know he worked as a babysitter.” Nichole said in surprise.

“No, it was just a favor to us. We had an anniversary dinner last night and Craig asked him to babysit. He did a great job at it too.” Tweek confessed.

Nichole’s eyes shone with admiration. “Wow, I didn't know he was good with kids.”

Tweek smirked as an idea popped into his head. “ You know…he is single right now. Maybe it's a great time for you two to get back together.” Nichole blushed and Tweek took it as a sign to continue playing wingman. “You guys only broke up to go to different colleges…now you both are working your dream jobs and are in the same town. I would love to have a cool aunt for Stripe.”

“OMG Tweek! Stop that! It's been years. He's probably moved on and forgotten about me.” She said playfully punching Tweek's arm.

“Hmmm…his lock screen seems to disagree.” Tweek teased.

“Huh?”

“He hasn't changed his lock screen since our Senior Prom.” Tweek confessed.

Nichole was shocked by the revelation but decided she would have to think about it later. She wordlessly turned back the baby currently gripping Tweek's hand like a lifeline. She finished her normal routine check ups fairly quickly. Finally she ordered Tweek to strip the baby’s legs.

“Ok this is everyone's least favorite part. I would prefer you hold him on your lap for this.” She said as she instructed Tweek on how to hold Stripe.

Stripe was a little put off by his Mama's tight hug. He couldn't move his arms and legs. He felt something cold and wet rub against his thigh. Suddenly he shrieked as something sharp poked his leg. Stripe cried as he unsuccessfully tried to break free. He felt a second poke and he was set free.

Tweek quickly switched to comforting mode when Nichole was done with the vaccinations. He hated seeing his baby cry in pain. Tweek rubbed the bandaids on Stripe's leg trying to make him feel better.

Stripe's leg didn't hurt anymore but he was still upset about the shot. He wanted to give that doctor a piece of his mind. With a harsh jerk, Stripe turned to look at the doctor and flipped her off or at least he tried. Tweek and Nichole could still see the intent behind Stripe's index finger.

Tweek and Nichole were flabbergasted albeit for different reasons.“STRIPE! I a-am so sorry Nichole. He doesn't know what that means!” Tweek apologized as he covered Stripe's hand.

Nichole burst into laughter, “That's Craig's kid alright!”

Ch22

Ch24

[shortnasties]

2766. Mansard

This is called "Mansard." It all comes true.

When I was young I lived in a white house with a mansard roof and colonial shutters. The door was blood red. And my mother's cornflowers that lined the porch were the blue you only see in your mind.

I think of it as my childhood home even though we only lived there for a few years. From ages 11 to 15. I remember my sweat-shadowed bed. I remember waking up and walking to the basement where it was hot as an oven. I remember a man laughing in my dreams.

My father, one night, sat in the kitchen without a face on. "Dad?" I said. But he wouldn't say anything. The skeleton in his head just stared. In the morning, everything was better. My parents were eating breakfast.

One time, a friend of mine disappeared for hours. We were playing video games when he got up to go to the bathroom. It was only after I started getting bored of playing the same level again that I went to look for him. But he was nowhere. It was hours before I finally found him outside, in the front yard, staring at the sky. "What are you doing?" I said. But my friend just looked at me and said, "Nothing."

It's been many years since I've been in that house. I can't tell if what happened there actually happened there. There are many things I can't quite place my finger on. These nights, I have dreams where a man chases me. He chases me back to that white house but I can't seem to get in.

I don't even know why I'm telling you all of this. You lived in that house too.

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Blue Lock Halloweek 2023 Prompts are here—can’t wait to see what y’all create!

👻 Reblog with your favorites prompts & share with your Blue Lock crew!

👻 Find the event on Twitter @/BllkHalloweek

👻 See below for more info, typed-out prompts, & prompt examples if you need clarification or inspiration

👻 Feel free to mix and match, and take prompts as literally or as tangentially as you want!

👻 Work doesn’t have to be specifically Fall / Halloween themed as long as it fits a prompt. (If you’re writing a superhero fic for “Mask,” don’t feel like you have to stick a 🎃 in a corner unless you want to.)

👻 Work can be as lighthearted, scary, or spicy as you want as long as you follow the updated guidelines!

👻 Thank you to everyone who submitted prompts, & credit to the anons who suggested The Witching Hour & Mischief Night! A lot of suggestions were already on my longer list or were very similar, or might be better saved for next year. If your favorite isn't on the list, the “Free Prompt” finale is your day!

👻 Find event Archive of Our Own here!

👻 The event is on Tumblr, Twitter, and AO3, so share your contribution on all three!

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Blue Lock Halloweek (+ 2!): October 23 - October 31, 2023

Monday 23: Pumpkin spice + Do you believe in magic?

Tuesday 24: Masks + Heartbeat

Wednesday 25: Things that go bump in the night + Festival

Thursday 26: Firelight + Dark Waters

Friday 27: Paranoia + The Witching Hour

Saturday 28: Monster’s Ball + Hunter’s Moon (actual full moon date & name!)

Sunday 29: Angels & Demons + Castle

Monday 30: Spirit + Movie / Mischief Night (actual night)

Tuesday 31 🎃: Sweet Tooth / Sucker + Free Prompt!

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Now for Prompt Examples + Explanations 

I’ve had people ask for prompt examples in past events I’ve hosted and this event is open to any language, so here you go! These are the quick brainstorming notes (now expanded with links & definitions) I took while narrowing down the list to be sure the final prompts were unique enough / without toooo much overlap, and covered enough areas. Only some of maaaany interpretations—go wild!

Your host is a fic-writer with ADHD, so…you’ve been warned.

Day 1: 

Pumpkin Spice: Cozy Autumn vibes. Putting up Halloween decorations, carving Jack-o-lanterns, coffee / tea shop, pumpkin patch, scented candles, baking, fall sangria, sweaters and beanies and flannels, momijigari (Autumn Hanami 🌸, basically) / admiring gorgeous fall foliage, fresh hot apple cider in an orchard. Itoshi Bros and their love of turtle/mock-neck sweaters. Pumpkin Farmer Aiku and Karasu scarecrow!

Do you believe in magic?: Revealing their magical powers for the first time. Crystal ball, tarot. Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc. AU. Non-literal magic in relationships (feeling understood, chemistry, humor matching up perfectly, etc). Wands, spells, magical objects, magical creatures, etc.. Making a wish. Alexis "The Magician" Ness.

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Day 2:

Masks: Costumes, super heroes, putting up a front, acting like something you’re not, classic masked Halloween meet-cute, secret / concealed identities, spies, ninja and samurai and assassins (Karasu and Otoyaaa!) Niko hiding his eyes / face.

Heartbeat: Racing heart from excitement, fright, romance, spice. No heartbeat like undead, zombie or vampire, etc.. Skip a beat, beat faster, beat slower (calm and comfort). Chigiri on the run from zombies, zombie Lorenzo!

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Day 3: 

Things that go bump in the night: unexplained (scary or otherwise) noises in the night, whispers or voices, ghosts and other supernatural entities, haunted house / place, anything scary, …spicy. Spooky Owl outside Rin’s window. 

Festival: String lights illuminating festival stalls, costumes, traditional attire (Aryu looking stylish!), food and drink, games, Isagi devouring fried fair food. Fall Music festival. Mid-Autumn Festival (with all the pretty lanterns and mooncakes 🥮), Harvest / Fall Fests in general. Bobbing for apples, caramel / candy apples, carnival rides and games, Ferris wheel. Oktoberfest; Kaiser and/or any Bastard München player in Lederhosen—please, I’m begging!! Fun house / haunted house. Day of the Dead festivities. 

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Day 4:

Firelight: Cauldrons, brewing potions. Candles, rituals, bonfires. Autumn camping trip, s’mores, spooky firelight shadows outside the tent, got lost on a hiking trip & have to make a fire to keep warm! Torches, candles, lanterns lighting the way in a definitely not-haunted place. Hell, your favorite circle (Dante’s Inferno) 😈

Dark Waters: merpeople, sirens, sea monsters, kraken, pirates (Kurona and Raichi, Bachira 🐬!), sharks, shipwreck, ghost ships, stranded on a deserted island, haunted lakes, lake spirits, Autumn fishing trip, swamp monsters, bogs and marshes, willowisps, alligators, snakes. Loch Ness Monster

(Fire and water, light and dark)

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Day 5:

Paranoia: Fear and suspicion, feeling like someone’s watching and you just can’t shake it (...Ego and his cameras), feeling like you’re losing your mind, etc.. Doesn’t have to be all bad! Maybe there was a misunderstanding before a fun surprise. 

The Witching hour: Wiki / dictionary. Depending on whom you ask, the hour is either midnight or 3am - 4am. Supernatural entities / practitioners of dark arts are the most active and powerful. These entities might feel compelled / drawn out into the world. Magic and danger, inexplicable happenings! Humans ought to be at home and safely tucked in bed at this late hour, or else... Fun fact, the Orionid meteor shower peaks juuust before this event starts (in my hemisphere, at least) but continue until November, and the best time to view meteor showers is generally around the witching hour (after midnight / 3-4am). Can also mean the time in which people get up to no good or questionable stuff. 

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Day 6:

Monster’s Ball: Monsters, creatures. Bachiraaa. Halloween party, masquerade, nightlife (going out in costume—or not—to bars and clubs). Reo buying a round. Literal ⚽ ball (Lil Isagi trick-or-treating in Noa’s kit), Halloween Practice (like in high school or college when your coach let you have a fun practice in costume before a holiday—absolute chaos and so fun!). Whatever chaos and debauchery y’all can imagine. Just follow the event guidelines and tag accordingly! Green eyed monster (jealousy), Cinderella’s Ball (Sae and Shidou!)

Hunter’s Moon: The date of the actual full Hunter’s Moon—lucky us! Sometimes called the Blood Moon. Full moon, werewolves, moonlight, on the hunt or being hunted, spells and rituals, Tsukimi / moon viewing + Tsukimi dango 🎑, moon myths and gods. Celestial things, Kurona and Isagi planetary hotline / astronauts, aliens.

(Monster vs Hunter day, ha)

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Day 7:

Angels and Demons: Demon and priest, hell, listening to the angel or the devil on your shoulder (making a questionable decision because it’s tempting), devilish fun or spells, sin, temptation, a deal with the devil. Ohhh, Sae and Shidou, your night has come! 😈

Castle: fairytales, knights, vampires, dungeons, Royalty (King Barou, Emperor Kaiser!). Also super Sae and Shidou.

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Day 8: 

Spirit: ghosts, haunted houses, GhostBusters, spirit entities like yokai, Ghost Adventures. Gagamaru as a friendly Yokai! Shaman. Possession, possessed or cursed objects. JJK. Ouija board game! Monk Igaguri. 

Movie Night: Watching a scary (or not scary) movie, series, anime, etc. So many movie/show Alternate Universes. Sendou living his Hollywood dreams. Barbie please!!! Nagi nodding off halfway through. The guys as a character from their favorite movie listed in the Egoist Bible.

Mischief Night: Wiki page. The night before Halloween for hijinks, pranks, scaring each other! Toilet papering Ego’s house. Can be more sinister, too. 

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Day 9: Halloween!

Sweet tooth / sucker: Trick-or-Treating, candy corn, so much candy, caramel corn, vampires or anything with fangs, bite, ‘sucker’ like 🍭 or vampires, or…

Free day / AU (alternate universe) Palooza!: 

Whatever Halloween stuff you want that doesn’t quite fit a prompt! Just listing some of the things I would draw (if I could) or write (if i had time):

Video game au for Hiori! Pokemon! Ego as a gangly cowboy, ⚽️ bolo tie and all. Barou as the "Cowardly" Lion in the Wizard of Oz. And finally, artists, if you're reading this, please, please consider Noel Noa (of the 🇫🇷 French National 🥖 Team!!) dressed as Bonjour Man from Life Lessons with Uramichi Onii-san (clip, manga cap). Please Omg. This image has literally been haunting me since starting this event and the manga/anime (even the dub!) is soooo funny. And technically, Bonjour Man is a cursed spirit sooo 👻

Okay, that's it. Hope y'all have fun. Please reblog and spread the word 🧡🖤

[ghostsghoulsandhatboxes]

hattie box head canons go

died at 37 due to decapitation (duh), he looks older than he is due to stress in life and postmortem decomposition

mortal name was horace hatford, but he exclusively goes by hatty/hatbox (or simply h. hatford) now

ezra's younger brother, their parents had a habit of jokingly picking on hatty a lot which did not help his self esteem issues

autism creature. sensitive to loud noises especially

hes just. he has a lot of mental issues. depression and social anxiety king

selectively mute, mostly just laughs. even if youre a good friend of his he doesn't talk very much

real voice isn't as deep as it sounds in the ride, he imitates ghost host's manner of speaking for performances

loves sewing, started out making clothes (worked as a tailor in life) but also does plush toys and embroidery

more under the cut. theres a lot

favorite movie genre is sci-fi horror, but his least favorites are slasher and supernatural horror films; slashers tend to trigger trauma surrounding his and his loved ones' deaths, and supernatural horror hits different when you're a ghost (mainly the annoying amount of misconceptions and inaccuracies)

his least favorite horror movies are hereditary and pet sematary for similar reasons; he can't stand it when kids die in movies (and the decapitation scene in hereditary is especially triggering to him)

bi and demisexual but mostly just calls himself queer. he's happy being with emily so sexuality labels don't really matter to him

genderfluid, doesnt rly care about what pronouns other people use for him but mostly prefers he/him, she/her, or it/its.

has a glowing heart like emily's, which is usually hidden under his clothes

used to be a notorious prankster around the mansion, which is actually part of why he got kicked out; aside from his signature trick not being up to par at first, he liked to mess with cast members who were trying to set things up by spooking them, stealing tools, etc until they got fed up and had him booted

(based on his animatronic's b mode) had some stage fright when he came back to the mansion back in 2015; he panicked and froze up all day and felt really bad afterwards bc he didn’t want to mess up and get booted again. the ghost host was pretty understanding of this but hatty's still nervous that if he screws up badly enough he could get kicked out again

can growl like an animal for some reason. nobody knows how or why he learned to do it but he mainly just uses it to fuck with people (constance, mostly). can also "purr", it's more like a rattling wheeze. a bit unnerving but emily thinks it's cute though

spent his years away from the mansion exploring haunted places all over the world, and knows a lot about the history of said places (special interest)

can teleport his head anywhere within a 5 foot radius of himself; it can be physically carried up to 15 feet away from him, but it's tethered to his body by a sort of invisible "thread" and cannot go further than that

mild telekinesis abilities, learned from leota

has back and wrist issues carried over from when he was alive, hence the cane and shaky hands. floats most of the time bc he can't walk very fast

he gets frequent hand pains, if he does manual work like writing or sewing for long periods of time he has to take a break for a while since his hands will start hurting too badly to do anything

collects every piece of disney merch with him on it

pale asf as a mortal but does have some hispanic/latin ancestry from one of his grandparents

also bonus emily hcs

died at 23 from being stabbed in the heart

was originally engaged to dorian gracey, who was constance's nephew

loves painting, sometimes touches up the haunted portraits in the mansion at their owners' requests

adhd haver, will often fixate on a project to the point where she won't leave the same spot for days

can transform from shadowy to corpse-like to her usual mortal-esque form; her shadowy version is covered in a sort of liquid darkness that can shift in coverage, which is typically concentrated on her face and hands

was kicked out of the mansion's tour route by constance and now just stays behind the scenes. she's pretty bitter about this and regularly argues with connie about nearly anything

her heartbeat increases in volume and speed when excited, scared, or when experiencing other strong emotions

favorite movie genre is psychological horror, is also a fan of found footage horror

bi and demisexual as well

and for both of them :]

hatty likes to rest his head against emily's chest to listen to her heartbeat, they often fall asleep like this

emily is much taller than hatbox, being 6' while hatty is only 5'4"; she can lift him up pretty easily

hatbox sometimes borrows emily's shirts to sleep in

they have movie nights together at least once a week, they mostly watch classic horror and disney animated films. sometimes they get distracted and just start making out and stuff

hatbox doesn't really like being touched by anyone, especially strangers, but is very physically affectionate towards his wife

often each of them think about what their lives would've been like had they lived longer (eg them having a happy ending, getting married and spending the rest of their mortal lives together, maybe starting a family, etc), makes em both really sad though but they're happy being together in death

hatty is always more relaxed around emily, though usually he can seem a bit grouchy and antisocial to most other people

[just--vi]

2023 in fanfic!!

i wrote my first full fanfic in 2023 after coming back to fandom after a long hiatus. in all i've written over 240,000 words which is just nuts. it made me some incredible friends and incredible mutuals who i hope to turn into friends. i started with the loves of my life (wolfstar!!) and discovered some new loves (jegulus has the key to my heart) and came up with a million future fic ideas

goals for 2024 include: write something that isn't a muggle au, convince everyone to ship moonchaser (jk... or am i), write more smutty one shots, read more!!! (gimme your best recs)

if you'd like to see what i've written, click below...

love by the seaside - april 23 / august 23

Remus is an artist who, after a particularly messy breakup, finds himself drawn to the Cornish coast. His fresh start is disrupted, however, when he meets someone who reminds him an awful lot of his ex-boyfriend. (multi-chapter, complete, 42,126 words, wolfstar with background jily)

you're losing me - may 23

Although they're desperate not to, Remus and Sirius just can't quite keep from falling apart. (one-shot | 3,898 | wolfstar | canon compliant)

young blood - may 23 / november 23

After Regulus spends a difficult year alone with their parents, Sirius convinces him to spend his last summer before college on a road trip with him and his closest friends. The very last thing he's expecting is for his feelings for Sirius' best friend to resurface with a vengeance (and he certainly isn't expecting them to be returned). As it turns out, he and James aren't the only ones dealing with complicated emotions. Sirius has just returned from a year long trip abroad and Remus is having a difficult reconciling with just how much he's missed him. Or, a coming of age road trip AU full of angst, fluff, healing family trauma and navigating old feelings. (multi-chapter | complete | 71,029 words)

a weekend at crystal lake - october 23 / october 23

A group of recent college graduates set off to a cabin in the woods for one last hurrah before going their separate ways. As the weekend goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that they aren't alone out there. This is horror-themed AU featuring our favourite Marauders where (almost) everyone dies. This is a fic written for Halloween, with scheduled weekly (sometimes twice weekly) updates until October 31st. Enjoy! It's basically angst and smut with a little bit of fluff as a treat. (multi-chapter | complete | 24,166 words)

under the glow of neon lights - november 23

Pure smut. Regulus, Remus, and James fuck in a dingy club bathroom (and then carry on fucking at home xo). (one-shot | 4,429 words | remus x regulus x james)

the weather outside is frightful - december 23 / december 23

James takes it upon himself to drag Regulus home for Christmas and an unexpected snow storm rolls in, stranding them together over the holiday with no lights, no power, and no heat. (multi-chapter | 15,726 | jegulus )

for the love of ducks - september 23 / present

Remus Lupin has always been sick, and he'd just like to feel normal for once. Sirius Black seems like the perfect man with a perfect, exciting life. (multi-chapter | ongoing | wolfstar with background jily)

where the light gets in - july 23 / present

Remus Lupin splits from the Marauders after a bitter feud with frontman Sirius Black; Famous brothers Sirius and Regulus Black haven't set foot in the same room in seven years; Marlene McKinnon and Dorcas Meadowes enter a rivalry for the ages… at least, that’s the media’s side of the story. Scandal, heartbreak, and bitter rivalries. But how much truth is there to the rumours? (multi-chapter | ongoing | wolfstar, jegulus, dorlene centric)

the little blue house on main street - november 23 / present

A coming of age university AU in which Regulus Black struggles to navigate his feelings for his brother's best friend, Sirius Black struggles to navigate his sexuality, and the whole lot of them struggle to navigate growing up. (multi-chapter | ongoing | wolfstar, jegulus, pandalily/marylily)

[bleach-your-panties]

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...☕️❄️

.....but these boys are so delightful!

Welcome to...

....where the naughtier you are, the nicer the rewards!

❄️event dates: dec 1st - 25th

❄️event details: 25 days of short/medium, crack-filled, smutty, fluffy, or suggestive holiday-themed writing

❄️prompts pre-selected. some characters pre-selected, some requested by my

#💗💗🍡°panty droppers! love you! 💋🌹

❄️tags: #happyhornydays ,

#⋰❄︎gotta sin to win❄︎⋱ , #sincember

❄️snowflake divider: tararoyal via glitter-graphics

🛑Santa stop here🛑✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

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NIGHTMARE NIGHT AT THE SWEET SPOT

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1492 words

© 2017 by Glen Ten-Eyck

Writing begun 10/23/17

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Molly and her foals, Sis and Morty, all in silly fake deer costumes, approached the welcoming door of the Sweet Spot.  The happy jangle of the door’s spring bells announced their entry into the shop.

They heard a cheerful, “Be right with you!  Just tending to a tiny bit of business!”

A tan colored unicorn came out of the back of the shop.  He was wearing a silly looking deer costume too!  He had a pair of the nuttiest looking horns on his head that any of them had ever seen! The big spring holding them onto his head had a hole in it for his unicorn horn to stick up through.  The rest of his costume was a tan cloak with white spots and a phony short tan tail with a white underside.

He called, “Welcome to the Sweet Spot!  Best candies in all of Ponyville!”

Molly, Sis and Morty all chanted, “Nightmare Night!  What a fright!  Give us something sweet to bite!”

Smiling, Roe hoofed over his justly famous foal bowl, full of treats.  They all helped themselves.

Roe escorted his family into the back, where his living quarters were, before he married Molly and took in her family.  They now lived over at Molly’s cottage with its prosperous wood lot business.

As he escorted them into the back, he told them in a serious voice, “You all know what I truly am.  A deer like me, disguise or no, is a creature on the borderlands between dream and Nightmare.  

“Through your good hearts and kind wishes, you have seen the good side of me. I had help in setting up this room for our party.  Those who helped me would like to come but must be invited by you all, as well as me.”

Molly took one look around the room, now hung thickly with real spiderwebs. There was a drink fountain that flowed from the jaws of a pony skull.  It had phosphorescent glows in its eye sockets.  Treats and game prizes were laid out on top of an ornate coffin.  Ring toss targets looked like the skulls of unicorns.

Molly got a chuckle out of the dart board.  It was rear end pictures of the Ponyville Council from last year.  Every pony remembered them trying to shut down even small Nightmare Night parties to boost attendance at a Gala that was supposed to be for charity.  Grumpy Goat, up on his mountain, and some Rom had put an end to that plot!  And this year, their plots were dart targets!

There was fog of some sort flowing over the sides of the apple bobbing tub. There was dark crepe all over and real bats swooping about!

It was Sis (actually Sisterca, but she didn’t care for the name) who said simply, “If they are friends of yours, Roe, they are welcome!”

Morty agreed, “If they helped to set this up, they should enjoy the party!”

Molly looked about in admiration and said, “It would be a shame if those who helped to set up the party were not here.  By all means, Roe, they are invited.”

As she finished speaking, a black maned and tailed filly who was white as mist simply trotted through the door!  It opened behind her to admit a pair of liches, followed by a number of small zombie like foals.  Behind them came a normal looking pony with a lamia gliding along beside him on her sinuous serpent’s lower body and tail.  Behind them were two normal looking ponies that Molly recognized!

She exclaimed, “Prilla!  Charley!  I thought that I heard that Charley was killed in an accident!  Didn’t you move to Trottingham?”

Prilla nodded, a smile on her face.  “Both true, Molly.  Roe brought Charley back as well as he could.  Vampony.  I had to choose whether to let him go back to death or join him in undeath.  It was no choice, really.  I loved him then and I love him now.  We moved to Trottingham to have a safer place to stay.”

Charley spoke up, “We owe Roe a lot.  Thanks to his help, we have not killed anypony and get along really well in Trottingham.”

Roe nodded, happy that things had gone so well for them.

The two litches nudged the ghostly white and black filly toward me.  She ducked her head in acknowledgment and came over to Molly and Roe. Fishing in a saddlebag, she pulled out a wrapped rectangular bundle.

She offered it to us both.  As we took it, she spoke.  “This is by way of saying thanks, Mister Roe.  It is from all three of us.  I copied the words.  Junea did the pictures and Zom bound the book.  It is a copy of Elane, Vampony of Canterlot.”

Molly was carefully examining the lovely book.  She asked, “What did Roe do for the three of you?  You look more, um, don’t get me wrong but, well, more alive than Junea and Zom.”

The filly smiled, “Sorry, not used to being around the living that much.  I am Bonnie Bones and I am as alive as you are.

“Mister Roe found an abandoned unicorn filly with a stunted horn near the Everfree.  I wished that somepony cared about me.  Roe sent me to Ponyville Cemetery.  Zom and Junea took me into their crypt and raised me.”

Junea put her skeletal head into the conversation.  “Zom and I always wanted a filly.  We had a book binding business and I did art that we sold too.  We both died in a fire at the shop.  Zom could have got out but was trapped while trying to save me.”

She inclined her mostly skeletal head toward the now revealed deer.  “Roe hears more wishes than just those of the living.  Bonnie has made us and many others in the Borderlands of Life very happy.

“It was the ghosts that taught her how to walk through walls and the like.  Being alive, she brought games and liveliness to the Forgotten Foals.

“Bonnie has done for us what Canbe has done for the ancient ones.  Canbe is the mortal over by the lamia, Flowering Ash.”

Molly was looking about the very active party with new eyes.  She leaned against her husband and said, “You take care of both the living and the dead, dear.  I am even prouder of you than I was.”

Over in small clear area, Sis and some of the Forgotten Foals had a busy game of jacks going, ball bouncing and hooves sweeping up the sets. They were up to foursies.  Mort had a bunch playing ring toss and some of the Forgotten Foals were over in a clear area playing hop-scotch.

Flowering Ash slithered up and asked, “It is a lovely party, Roe.  Will there be refreshments for us?”

He replied, “Honestly, Flowering Ash, I am not certain.  I know that one who is a candidate is coming to the Sweet Spot.  If he does no wrong, he will go away safely.  I do not think that he will though.”

Just then, we all heard the shop door’s spring bells!

It was Horace, a local ne'er do well, barely in costume.  He saw the phony deer costume and hollered, “Nightmare Night!  I gives you a fright!  Gimme all the candy in sight!”

He pulled the foal bowl away from his greedy hooves and said sourly, “Horace, you do know how to say it right.  Say it right and get your treats or go away.”

Horace cocked a rust brown ear toward the back.  “They is a party back there!  I goin’ and no puny-corn like you gonna stop me!”

He actually stood aside as he retorted, “I wouldn’t dream of it!” Locking up and following him into the back room, he called out, “Refreshments are served!”  

Lovely Prilla, now known as Vamprilla, stepped up to him and gave him fine bedroom eyes as she suggested, “No need to be so loud and brash. Just lie down and let us take care of you.”

Like they had a mind of their own, his legs folded under him and he laid right down.  Prilla stroked a gentle hoof along the back of his neck and leaned forward, her bite as gentle as a kiss.  Charley joined her.

Flowering Ash slid across to them and softly suggested, “Neither of you has killed any pony yet.  That is a good thing.  Drink your fill but leave him alive.  Let me kill him for you.”

Roe considerately led Molly, Sis and Mort out to the front.  Shortly we were joined by Canbe.  A little later, Bonnie Bones popped out and asked, “Are you guys OK?”

Sis replied, “I thought that you were alive, like us.”

Bonnie chuckled, “I am, Sis.  I’m snagging goodies off the refreshments coffin.  But, you know, I do eat with them, just not the same things. After all, they are my family!  Wouldn’t be polite not to eat with them.”

~THE END~

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Collision 29/10/23

A Classic Main Event

A lot of people thought MJF vs. Kenny Omega for the main event of Collision should of been kept for a PPV, but MJF was going to surpass Omega as the longest-reigning World Champion, so you have to do this match or it makes Kenny seem like a chump who doesn't value his title reign. I was reserved because I thought the The Man in the Devil Mask, Samoa Joe or Bullet Club Gold would get involved, leading to a DQ. This didn't happen. Instead, we got a match that will go down as a classic. Before I jump into the main event, let me share my thoughts on the rest of the show.

We got decent contest between AR Fox and Jay White, despite how I feel about both wrestlers. Fox has had many stop/starts and I feel they dropped the ball when they turned him heel and then back to face. This is meant to be his redemption arc, but it doesn't feel like a redemption story to me.

I feel White has been overshadowed by Juice Robinson. Also, with all the targets on MJF's back, Jay feels a bit lost in the shuffle.

Fox showed off some great aerial offense in this match, but it was not enough as Jay won with the switchblade. MJF tried to steal his belt back but failed.

The Bullet Club Gold stuck around as The Gunns squashed Brandon and Brent (The Boy's). I guess this is to give them more momentum when they wrestle for the ROH Tag Team Titles. There were quite a number of squash matches tonight.

The ROH World Television Title was on the line as Joe finished Rhett Titus off with the Coquina Clutch, in a short and dominant bout.

It turns out that Bryan Danielson has a shoot broken orbital bone and will be out for the rest of the year. Claudio Castagnoli is not happy about this and vows to avenge his BCC teammate by beating the shit of out Orange Cassidy and Kazuchika Okada.

Claudio comes to the ring fired up and easily defeats Tracy Williams. I like this side of Claudio, and now he has a mission over the next few weeks.

Ryan Nemeth knocked on CJ Perry's door. I really like Ryan and I do hope Dolph signs and tags with his brother. Unfortunately, Ryan doesn't get to speak with Perry as Miro answers the door and beats him down behind closed doors. Did Miro stick her name on the door just so he could beat up whoever knocks?

The AEW Women's World Title was on the line in a Fright Night Fight as Hikaru Shida defended her title against Abadon. This may have been one of the worst matches I've seen in a while, and that's disappointing to write. Shida is great (I loved her Ada Wong costume), but this week just hasn't been good for her. This match was slow, long and just unimaginative. Toni Storm came out post-match to flaunt. I think it's clear that Shida is keeping the belt warm for Storm.

Ricky Starks and Dax Harwood had a great match. During their bout the lights went out, and The House of Black appeared in the crowd. Dax gave Starks a sickening piledriver. Ricky returned the favour with his own piledriver to pick up the victory. This was a bizarre ending because Ricky just kicked out of the same move moments earlier. There was a post-match brawl as The House of Black came to the ring, but La Faccion Ingobernable came to save the day. I didn't think expect them to be faces, but I'm glad they are.

The story also progresses with Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, and Skye Blue. Kris and Willow try to get answers from Blue, but she blows them off.

At this point, Collision as whole was mediocre, thanks to the main event, this was about to become a top tier episode.

Omega hit the ring with Bret Hart inspired gear. Excellent choice by The Cleaner.

MJF would start with his strut, ‘’sportsmanship’’ chant, followed by a poke to the eye and a loud cheer from the crowd. Omega got the upper hand when he tossed MJF out of the ring followed with a dive over the top rope. Max would deliver with his own drive over the top rope striking Omega on the outside. A fantastic set of moves were traded back and forth. If things weren’t crazy enough, MJF received and snapdragon suplex on the side of the ring, followed by Omega sending MJF threw a table.

Both men traded insane move, after insane move, after insane move, and I was starting to think this was going to end in a time limit draw or a TKO.

At one point Don Callis came out with a screw driver in hand but that didn’t slow Omega down as I really thought he was going to win title, but MJF would end up getting the clean victory with the heat seeker. Callis coming out was the only criticism I had of this match; he just didn't add anything.

This may have been one of MJF's best match to date. I think these two worked on another level here. Next year I would love to see another Max/Omega match.

[zarvasace]

PROGRESS POST

(10/4/23)

This is partly for accountability and partly just to get all this out of my head! This last month or two have felt so hectic, getting used to a new work and sleep schedule and all. I'm still not quite there.

If you're curious about what I've been working on and what my plans are in terms of writing and art for the rest of the year, read on. :)

I will say, though, that if you want more of a specific AU or story, the way to get it is by asking questions and leaving comments! Asks and comments remind me about things I'm doing and get me excited about them again! I have these plans, but I also am very good at chasing inspiration to unknown (and sometimes unimportant) corners!

By Fandom

Linked Universe Projects

I've been feeling less motivated to work on LU stuff, but I still plan on at least finishing what I have open, so you can look forward to some of that!

Writing

Disability AU—one small mobility trio fic in the works. A few vague ideas for doing backstory fics.

Council (1931 vampire AU)—this is still the "backburner to backburner" fic, but I do have some fun ideas. I just have been distracted with other things! I think this AU is a lot of fun and I'd love to do more with it. We'll have to see.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Wind and His Merry Band of Maybe-Human Misfits—chapter 7 (out of 9 or so) is in progress. I have it all outlined out, and it's fun to work on, but I have (again) been distracted! This is, I hope, going to be my main December project. It'd be nice to finish before it turns 2 years old next summer. Oops.

I have several other WIPs that aren't very exciting and probably won't see daylight, but they're there if I feel like them

Art

Coloring book—I'm part of the coloring book project! :) I have already finished 1/2 drawings, and they went so well, I'm considering doing more.

Shatterproof manga page—still on my radar! I'm doing the end scene from dazzling diamond danger, and my ambition keeps outgrowing my time.

Four Swords Projects

Writing

Fairytale AU—man I've started this Vidow BatB fic literally five times. I have an almost-complete draft sitting at like... 20k?? iirc, but I kind of hate a lot of it. I also like a lot of it. It's a bit difficult for me to work on rewriting something in that situation. Anyway. Another December thing probably.

Fright Fight—I have ideas for every week, but am currently unsure if I want to draw or write for them. Most of my October will be focused on filling these prompts!

Vampire Lords AU—I have strange as severe is this my fate open right now, with a fair amount of material... it just needs to be edited a bit. I do want to keep working on that, I've just... well. Distraction. A common theme. XD I might be feeling another little bite fic coming on, too.

Art

Fright Fight—see above

Fright Fight part 2—I have a few side things to do for this, like making graphics that I haven't quite finished yet. They shouldn't take long, I just gotta do em!

Non-Fandom

Stickers—I am in the process of drawing some stickers! Yay! These are for my work, but also just for me. I want some Halloween stickers. This is a backburner project.

Nanowrimo project—I need to spend some time figuring out a few things to really get going on my princess-verse. I'm going to be doing Nanolympics this year, so hopefully some of their preptober stuff will help!

Hearts Linked Together—my super-cool Linkverse. XD I love my dumb timeline, and all the characters, they're just filler drawings that I haven't had time to continue.

Secret Zelda project—I really really need to do this! I can't say much right now, but it involves a fair amount of work, both writing and art. I think I haven't gotten very far on it yet because I'm intimidated. Stop that.

Zine edits—I worked really really hard on an art piece for a LoZ zine coming up! This week is critique, and I anticipate a few edits later.

By Month

Facebook posts—a lady I know wants to commission pretty quote images to post on her Facebook. I need to reply to her text. And do them.

September

I primarily worked on the fic Blood-Sucker's Guide to High School. I also worked on and submitted one fic and one piece of art to two different zines, which I hope you'll see soon.

October

If you care, you may have noticed I'm not doing Whumptober this year! Part of this is because I'm a bit burned out from the above, and part of it is that the prompts just didn't seem very inspiring to me this year. Maybe that's just my mindset. I haven't been in a very whumpy mood.

I'm planning on filling weekly prompts for @fsfrightfight this month and maybe chipping away at some other fics, in addition to one more zine contribution. I'm also going to be planning for November and doing some scattered art work here and there.

November

NaNoWriMo! I considered skipping this... but I'm feeling really inspired and motivated to do it, especially with October as a break. I'm going to write some original work, and that will be the focus of my November. I'll likely get some other art done, too.

December

I hope to dedicate this month to finishing things up from this year! That means working on "backburner" projects.