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COULDN'T MAKE IT ANY HARDER !

joaquin torres x fem!reader

: in which you and joaquin have known eachother as teenagers. You thought he was a pain in the ass and he spent everyday proving you wrong. Now that he's Captain America's protege, you've gotten a call that he was in the hospital after falling into the Indian Ocean, you'd do anything to go back to those days again.

: this was hardkey inspired by danny's interview in a talkshow, the coincidences are WILD. For the purpose of the plot, you and joaquin grew up in Miami.

: use of petnames, swearing, blood, implied death, implied murder, police chases, sort of spicy scene, reader speaks spanish. Lmk if I translated any of the words wrong!

MIAMI, 2017

"CHECK IT OUT! I'M GUNNA DO IT!"

"JOAQUIN YOU ASSHAT GET DOWN FROM THERE! WE'RE GUNNA GET CAUGHT!"

You push your sunglasses above your eyes as you whirl over your shoulder to see Joaquin and another one of your friends Javi clamber on top of a second floor balcony overlooking the pool where all eight of you had broken into instead of attending 7th period on a particularly sweltering Friday afternoon. The news forecast advised everybody to stay inside and to hydrate frequently, but then again it was Florida, so naturally it fell on deaf ears.

The entire hotel, was closed off because of a bedbug infestation reported by a couple of tourists flocking to Miami because of summer, it's been a month since they fumigated the entire hotel and all you had to do was dodge a couple security guards. Which wasn't hard at all, you and your friend Sofia who was in your AP Physics class just fluttered your eyelashes at them long enough so that the others could get in.

Sofia who was currently in the water waded towards you who was propped up on your elbows, glancing up at Joaquin and Javi in the distance with stupidly wide grins on their faces, illuminated by scattered rays of golden sunlight shining through the trees from the penthouse. "We're gunna be busted thanks to them."

"Hey, why do you look so worried? I thought you wanted to skip class with us?" You wondered, raising a quizzical brow at her.

"I did, but now I think I shoulda just sat this one out. Listen to a white man teach me a language I already know." Sofia professed, taking a swig of Bud Light. "What if we get caught, man? If my parents find out about this i'm screwed."

"No pasa nada, If your parents are gunna chew you up so are mine, alright? We're in this together." You reassure her, laughing through your nose. "Besides, school ends tomorrow, they shouldn't get their panties in such a twist." Your statement then earns you a poke in the side making you cringe and let out a cackle. Don't worry about it.

You watch as Joaquin and Javi shimmy in front of the handrails of the balcony clearly preparing themselves to jump, in Joaquin's hand was a can of PBR, the cloud like carbonation from the beer was fizzing out from a slit on the side so that he and Javi could shotgun before diving into the pool. You watch how the liquid runs down Joaquin's arm, eventually making an unattractive splattering sound on the floor below.

"WHO WANTS TO SEE ME AND JAVI SHOTGUN THIS BEER BEFORE DIVING INTO THE POOL?!?"

The rest of your friends cheered and hollered. But you scoffed, immensely unimpressed, you always thought Joaquin was incredibly full of himself and was the main reason all of you kept getting caught. Sure, you shouldn't be there in the first place but sneaking into them would have been a hell of a lot easier without Joaquin roping in Javi to do stupid stunts with him. You scoffed once more as you turn your attention back to your phone to choose another song from your playlist; But before you could shove your earbud back into your left ear you hear Joaquin yell,

"WHAT DO YOU SAY Y/N? YOU THINK I CAN MAKE THE JUMP?"

You shoot him a disdained look, scowling from your spot by the pool. "Hopefully not, maybe then your mother would actually be proud of something you did."

Joaquin jeers playfully, even going as far as pouting at you from such a distance. "Oh come on angel! Have some faith in me!"

"Yeah Y/N! have some faith!" Javi chimes in, delighted as ever.

You shift your body in such a way that your front would be fully facing him. "I don't wanna have to explain to your mother her son nose dived onto solid concrete, I don't think I'd be able to keep a straight face."

Joaquin in return makes a face at you, half in disbelief, half in amusement whilst on the brink of laughter yet again. "Oh trust me, you'd be devastated if anything happened to this face." He replies all bold and cocksure.

You hummed. "I don't even think you can spell devastated if your life depended on it."

"¡Carajo, can too!" He riposted confidently. "How about this, every time I get a letter correct is how long we gotta kiss." Damn it.

You laugh through your nose as everyone around you started hooting and hollering. "Where are we middle school? Please, if I wanted a kiss that badly I would've just stuck my face in front of a slobbering dog, even then it would be less sloppy."

Joaquin then makes a face, almost like he's just been stabbed. You roll your eyes at him for the umpteenth time. "I can't tell you how hurtful that is to me, especially since we've never even kissed before so you're basically going off of nothing here."

"And I'd like to keep it that way." You drawled as a matter of factly.

"If you two end up killing yourselves before graduation I'm actually going to burn you alive!" Another one of your friends, Isabelle, yelled from the edge of the pool before your other friend Mason grabs her by the waist and leaped into the pool with her. Everyone erupts in a chorus of laughter.

"What do you say Y/N? You up for it???" Joaquin hollers.

"In your-"

Your statement was short-lived when all of you hear shuffling from one of the farthest hallways almost like running. Your head snaps towards that direction just seconds before you heard the security guards yelling expletives and empty threats. All 8 of you scampered off with your shit, some leaping out of the pool, some even leaving their shoes behind. You sling your bag over your shoulder and start running towards the exit, in your peripheral you spot Joaquin and Javi climbing back onto the balcony as you follow Sofia out of there.

The guards were relentless despite their physique, being able to stay hot on your tail as you, Sofia, and Mason dart off in different directions, not before agreeing to meet up at a local mom n' pop shop a couple blocks from there that sold "naturally flavored" slushees. As you tiptoed your way through the barren outdoor bar, you found yourself constantly looking over your shoulder as the blazing afternoon sun battered it's unforgiving rays onto your face which made your hair cling to your skin uncomfortably, not a gust of wind blowing past.

Then you suddenly felt a hand wrap its fingers around your arm making you whirl around in shock, only to be met by Joaquin shooting you one of his signature shrewd yet saccharine smiles, a lone finger resting atop his lips as the sun illuminated his skin like it was glittering gold. Glittering gold? What are you? a fucking poet?

You tugged your hand forcefully out of his grasp, snapping yourself out of it. "You asshole! What the fuck were you thinking?!?"

Joaquin chuckles at your face, how your narrowed eyes expressed both disdain, relief and also an intense blaze of hatred. "That's a little hurtful don't you think? Whatever happened to 'hey joaquin?' or maybe even a 'sup sexy', hmm?"

You shoot him a deranged look as you jab him in the side causing him to recoil in pain. "I thought I was caught! What the fuck man?!?"

"Do you really think a guard would hold your arm the way I did?" Joaquin wheezed out, a certain sourness to his face as he kneads his gut. "Some fucking guard, I was being gentle as hell."

You roll your eyes at his excessive dramatics. "Oh come on, I didn't hit you that hard... Did I? "

"You definitely didn't." He says, making your face crease even more. "It's just that while we were running away I fell down a flight of stairs tryna get away from the guards, landed on my side, heard a crack. They almost cuffed my ass."

Your eyes widen, shame and regret overcoming you as you realize maybe you shouldn't have punched him. "Oh shit-! Oh my god I'm so sorry... Lemme take a look-" You babble abashed, eyes zeroing on the area where Joaquin had his hand pressed against.

"Hey, no, it's alright." He insists, a coy smirk tugging at the edge of his lips. "I'm alright angel I swear-"

"The hell you are, just lemme take a look, coño." You counter. "Here, lift up your shirt, I gotta see if it's swelling-"

After all that he still manages to laugh. "Can't a girl take a guy out to dinner first? Damn."

"Shut up." You say, focused, swatting his hand away. "Let me look at it, Joaquin."

"Dawww, look at you all concerned about me." He crooned, giving you a dopey smile. "Makes me actually wish I threw myself down a flight of stairs."

You take a step back, glaring at him in disbelief. "Oh you're sick."

"I think you mispronounced 'devilishly handsome'."

You scoffed, walking away from him before he jogs up to you, facing you as he starts walking backwards. "Hey, look, it isn't funny I got it. Apology accepted? Great! thanks. I knew you'd come around, angel."

"I actually thought I hurt you, dumbass."

"Hey, you could never hurt me, not for lack of trying but definitely because you don't know how to throw a punch for your life."

"Oh my god!" You exclaim in irritation.

"Look at you all hot and bothered." Joaquin guffaws at your face. "I wasn't the one that wanted to see me strip myself shirtless out in the open like this."

You pinch the bridge of your nose. "I swear to fucking God you're gunna wish-"

"HEY I CAN HEAR SOME OF 'EM OVER HERE!"

You and Joaquin turn your heads towards the voice before glancing at each other. "You wanna hold onto that sentiment?"

"Actually, I think this argument can wait. Part 2?"

"Jesus, just can't get enough of me, can you?" Joaquin accuses, shaking his head at you in disbelief. "I hate to say it, I think you're obsessed with me."

"You wish." You say biting down a grin with everything in you whilst pushing him away, hearing his raucuous laugh as both of you ran off as fast as you could. You don't realize he grabbed your hand and pulled you along with him this entire time until the both of you managed to run 3 blocks in the summer heat and he lets go of your hand to open the door to the mom n' pop store.

WASHINGTON, 2027

After hours upon hours of surgery Joaquin finally wakes up. His eyelids fluttering open as if it had been the first time in a long time, to a fancy hospital room with scattered beams of sunlight streaming in through the windows.

The last thing he recalls is him flying over Celestial Island, a misunderstanding with Sam which led to a sudden outward burst of bright orange engulfing him, and the faintest feeling of being pulled downwards from the sky. But he didn't expect you sitting on the armchair beside him with your head rested on your hand, eyes shut, and lips parted as he picks up on your soft snoring

Still incredibly lethargic, Joaquin couldn't help but grin at the sight of you. Oh, if only he had the strength to reach over to the bedside table to get his phone and take a picture. He would never let you live it down. In fact he'd probably print multiple copies of it and give them to you every Christmas moving forward, until when who knew.

Just as he was entertaining the thought in his mind, he sees you stir in the chair; letting out a large yawn, you blink repeatedly as your eyes try to get used to the brightness of the room.

"Wakey, wakey." Joaquin teased, causing your head to snap up at him in surprise. His voice still evidently hoarse never lacked the amusement it held wheneve he was a conversation with you. "you came all this way just to visit me huh tonto?" Moron.

You smiled, laughing through your nose. "I didn't have any plans for the weekend." You shrug, rubbing your eye free of the film that stuck it together. "Thought I'd drop by, see how terrible you look."

"Oh yeah? What's your verdict?" Joaquin implored.

"You look like if a sock monkey was put through a meat grinder." You say, punctuating your statement with a giggle that made Joaquin's internal organs do a somersault. "Then again you always look this chopped."

"Wow, way to kick a man while he's down." He replies, fake hurt. "I fell outta the sky a couple days ago, don't I get a day off from your... colorful opinions?"

You shook your head at him. "Nah, not when you made me your emergency contact." You shift in your position, boxing your arms over your chest as you look down at Joaquin with an almost cocksure expression. "Although I do have to say thank you, I met Captain America AND The Winter Soldier. On the same day."

Joaquin tilts his head back against the pillow, grinning at the cieling in disbelief. "See? And you're still convinced I don't do anything for you."

Your snort, chuckling loudly. "For a moment I nearly forgot I ran three red lights for you, all I could think about was how well Bucky fit in that suit-"

"-Three red lights? " Joaquin echoes suddenly, furrowing his eyebrows at you. "Damn, see this is why I made you my emergency contact, you're not afraid to break traffic rules."

"I could think of a dozen other people that you covuld've thought of before you chose me." You retaliated.

"Oh yeah? Do you think they had the guts to run a red light let alone three?"

"All three of your siblings maybe?" You suggest comically. "I dunno, just choose one. They'd be more than willing to run every red light possible."

"Red lights sure, but they weren't ballsy enough to break into a skate park with me at 4am on a school night just to hang out." He argued, smiling at you. "And of course there was that whole fiasco with the hotel on Hibiscus Avenue-"

"Irrelevant, we did that with a ton of friends."

"Yeah sure, let's leave out the fact that we made out twice afterwards." He rolled his eyes. "We didn't do that with 'a ton of friends'." He emphasized, almost mocking you.

You gawk at him in disbelief. "Low. We were 18."

"Hey, at least you can say you made out with The Falcon." Joaquin laughed at you. "Not many people can say that. Now that everybody knows about me because I fell into the stupid ocean you can pull that card whenever you like."

A moments pause.

"Captain America said they had to restart your heart." You brought up, staring at the ECG monitor before sighing. "What were you tryna prove now?"

"That I could do it." He says honestly, the answer practically lunging out of his mouth. "That I could be the next Falcon."

"Except you nearly died." You tell Joaquin, he takes note of your posture, sitting stiffly in the chair as the conversation takes a turn.

"I came back." Joaquin reasoned weakly. "The man upstairs let me off on a warning, says I still got some shit I gotta finish."

"Clearly its because He didn't want anyone face-planting into pillars or pissing off any of the cherubs." You sneered, causing him to let out a huff of laughter. "Its not like you've matured much since we last met. You're still crashing into shit, leaping off shit."

"-Excuse you, that's called falling with style." Joaquin insisted as a matter of factly. "If i learned anything about watching Disney movies everyday when I was a little kid is that Buzz Lightyear would be stinkin' proud if he could see where I am right now."

You don't roll your eyes at him or scoff at him or make yet another witty remark, what you did do surprised him and even you. Your eyes suddenly appeared to be more glassier than usual, you scratch the inner corner of your eye as you frowned at him. "I thought I lost you." You say, the instability of your tone was what made Joaquin's throat tighten.

"I'm still here, I'm right here." Joaquin assured you. "You know a little tumble can't stop me."

"What if next time you don't get so lucky, huh?" You wonder quietly. "What if this is the last time you injure yourself and I don't get to see you wake up high as a fucking kite and grinning at me like I just told you I introduced you to Antman?"

He manages to laugh through his nose. "Angel, have a little faith in me, would you?"

You bristle in your spot, feeling fully awake now. "I hate the fact that you keep putting yourself in situations where you can get hurt. What if eventually my faith just won't cut it anymore? You can't fucking blame me for living in fear." You argue with him as you wept, tears coursing down your cheeks as you chased at them with your palms.

"We aren't kids in Miami anymore, you're not in the air force, you're a superhero. You've got two feet in the grave at this point and I think you're just waiting for someone with a shovel."

Joaquin eyes begun to sting. "That's not fair." He says quietly, shaking his head. "I'm trying to make a difference in the world, a real difference." You knew he was, the both of you grew up watching the Avengers fight crime in New York, then in Sokovia. Now several years later they've got someone that looks like Joaquin helping out the common man. Sure, it was a huge difference. Representation came a long way. But you couldn't deny how terrified you were every time you got an update from him saying he was on a new mission with Captain America

"It wouldn't matter, not when I lose you in the process." You tell him honestly, seeing a tear escape the corner of his eye. "Look we're friends, I- I care about you."

"I care about you too." Joaquin replies, almost a little too quickly, possibly to mask the overwhelming ache in his chest when you bring up the fact that you are just friends. "Maybe a lot. Hell, you're the reason I'm here right now."

You stop to glare at him. "Okay, rude."

"Remember when I told you I only enlisted in the air force because my family couldn't afford to send me off to college?"

You nod, waiting for him to continue.

"We still didn't, but the real reason why is that I wanted to impress you." Joaquin professed, looking back at you with a half-smile, like he didn't just throw you in for a loop. "I know it's stupid-"

"It is, it really is." You interrupt him mid-speech.

"Look, all I wanted is for you to think I'm great..." Joaquin admitted loudly silencing you. Though he regrets it a second later as he wets his lips, lost in thought before speaking once more. "I thought that- that if I made something of myself then maybe you didn't look at me like I was just someone you grew up with that pissed you off all the damn time."

"Why?" You wonder, your brows still furrowed.

Joaquin opens his mouth, then closes it and lets out a huff of laughter. "I dunno, maybe cuz I sort of had a big fat crush on you in highschool."

"Oh yeah, I didn't pick up on that at all." You drawled sarcastically causing Joaquin to laugh at himself in embarrassment prompting you to chuckle at his face.

"Now this is the part where you say you liked me too."

"Is it?" You wonder, drying your eyes. "Huh... too bad."

"Huh... so this is the feeling of getting shot a hundred times." He says with realization.

"You gotta get used to it. You're The Falcon now, you can't cry if you stubbed a toe while trying to do the Michael Jackson lean."

"Hey that toe actually broke, you know."

"You're not helping yourself in this situation." You shook your head as you find yourself laughing at him again. "We really can't have one serious conversation."

If it was possible, Joaquin's smile grows wider. "Admit it, I make you laugh and you love it."

"Never in a million years." You enunciate. "And it dosent count because you're high."

"Me??? High???" He wonders almost scandalised. "Pshhh watch this, D-E-V-A-S-T-E-D."

That gets the tiniest chuckle out of you. "Well done, does somebody want a treat?"

"Nah, I want something better." He says, almost like he was alluding to something you're clearly not aware of.

You shook your head at him as it finally dawned on you. "Hell no, Joaquin."

"Come on!" He insisted as you hide your face in your hands. "You remember that day in the Hotel, right?"

"I'm not kissing you, your breath smells terrible."

"Ahhh so you haven't forgotten. I knew it." Joaquin guffawed, nodding.

"How many times do I gotta say no before you actually listen to me?" You clapped back, almost challenging him.

"D'you wanna find out? Because pucker up buttercu-"

He is swiftly silenced by the sudden collision of your lips onto his, he shuts his eyes closed as you re-angle your face, deepening the kiss. You feel his cold hands cup the side of your jaw, you flinch. He grins against your lips, he's definitely noticed. In return, you gently nibble on his lower lip making him let out a low groan that made you quiver, you lean in closer as if the pair of you weren't close enough at this point, your chest and his near centimetres apart, your heartbeats melding into one.

An intense fervor flourished to life within you as he tucks a strand of hair behind the shell of your ear, the strand of hair being draped over your face on account of having to lean closer to him. Joaquin moved his hands to grip the base of your neck just as his tongue entered your mouth, you allow him in as both of you passionately duel against eachother as if there was a battle to be won. No, Joaquin had to remind himself the fighting was in the past, all he could feel, all he could touch, all he could smell was you. All there was, was you. And that was a thousand victories on its own.

"Shit- angel... you're tryna kill me." He mumbled so quietly it made you chase at his lips, effectively shutting him up.

"That enough not to make you leave?" You answered, the kiss intensifying a hundred fold. Teeth clashing together, the sound of you and Joaquin gasping for air without having to pull away, laboured breaths in between the sound of poppysmic, and the sheets shuffling.

Suddenly the door knob turns and you and Joaquin pull away instantly, it was almost comical. It was the nurse with a concerned look on her face and a clipboard in her hands. "Is everything alright in here?"

Joaquin clears his throat, glancing back at you who was slouched in the armchair, scratching the side of your mouth. "Uhhh- y-yeah, yeah everything's uhm... fine."

"You two sure?" The nurse reiterates. "His heart rate spiked up all of a sudden, gave us all quite a scare out there."

You finally spoke up. "Sorry, no, we were just... laughing at the birds... outside."

"Uh-huh, you shoulda seen them... one of them was doing the Russian folk dance." Joaquin supplements, his statement falling apart mid-sentence. He makes a subtle face at you in confusion to which you mirror.

The nurse raises a quizzical brow at the pair of you, she takes note of the flushed cheeks and the apparent yet awkward looks you had on your faces that you two failed at hiding. She glances back at the monitor, Joaquin's heartrate wasn't as rampant as before as it began decreasing by the second.

"I'll come back in a while, keep that heart rate of yours in check pretty boy."

"Isn't that kinda your job?"

"Excuse me? "

"That was outta line... that's my bad." Joaquin replies quickly, offering an apologetically cheeky smile as the nurse shuts the door behind her, muttering to herself.

You and Joaquin then look at eachother.

"You know... that's three now." He suddenly says.

"Oh, so we're keeping count? " You bounce back, sitting up.

"Yeah, so we can keep breaking that record..." Joaquin paused. "If you're interested." He suggested coyly causing you to roll your eyes at him again, trying your best not to let him see the red tint blossoming from your cheeks.

You hummed out a laugh. "Try and get outta that hospital bed first, let's see what happens."

[teencopandthesourwolf]

WIP WEDNESDAY

from my sterek blood kink fic pink moon that i've been chipping away at for somewhere around the four hundred years mark lol.

i've not been around here, or written/arted owt in what feels like forever, due to life being a colossal bitch... but i am back, and goddamnit, i am trying!

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Other than the Preserve's nocturnal animals, he and Stiles are now completely alone in the woods.

Hale woods.

The boy's bronze eyes are blown wider with each tongue-full of his blood that Derek swallows. Stiles licks at unbearably pink lips, slowly, purposefully, cheeks doing their damned best to match the rosy hue as Derek licks away at his arm.

Their shallow breaths are like firesmoke rising in the moonlight.

“You like it,” Stiles whispers. Knows.

Derek says nothing, just laps at the human's skin some more, sampling his prize good and proper. He only pauses to gulp down the pool of tangy red gathered underneath his tongue.

Now he has the heady knowledge, finally, deliciously, of precisely what it is Stiles's blood tastes of: sodium and iron and treacle, but also fresh earth and morning dew drops and mine.

Derek wants. Even worse than that, though, is the way he is just taking, taking, taking.

When Stiles's heart picks up the pace to a speed more Springbok than usual, Derek releases the vacuum of his blood-tinged lips with a resonating pop. The sound whips around the trees, defiantly, satisfyingly, echoing through the small glade in the northern part of the Preserve they're standing in, and Derek stupidly but unabashedly preens.

He's been obsessing over Stiles for some time now. Ever since way back when with the Kanima at the pool, truth be told. But he's always had so many reasons to hold back. Even after scenting Stiles's chemo-signals that suggested Stiles wants him too, Derek hasn't allowed himself to give into the pull of lust and fascination.

Stiles is seventeen, just a kid. With everything he's been through and seen, both before and after Derek—so much more than your average teen—and even if Derek was that age himself a mere three and a half years ago, he knows he shouldn't.

Stiles deserves a chance at something a damn sight better than Derek has to offer.

Unfortunately for Derek's resolve—and more than unfortunately for Stiles—once Derek got a whiff of this strangely new, more refined version of the boy, the primal urge to have this base component of Stiles's biology inside of him is just far too strong for him to ignore.

Stiles's blood is in his mouth, sliding like warm syrup down his throat, and Derek is starting to lose his shit.

He'll get fucked-up on wolfsbane-laced drink and drugs whenever he wants to forget, and he'll fuck his way around both straight and queer bars alike whenever the particular desire to have somebody under him strikes. But he's denied himself true pleasure for so very fucking long; how can he go back to saying no now he's had a taste?

The moon sings to him as he waits for the human to say or do something, anything, preparing himself to be challenged on what Stiles is likely thinking of as beastly behaviour.

Only Stiles doesn't challenge it.

He doesn't do or say anything at all, actually, which is kind of unprecedented. He opts only to watch Derek, carefully, as Derek continues to lap away at his blood, choosing to brutally gnaw on that unbearably plump bottom lip of his, bright eyes darkening and misting over as his chemo-signals spike and morph into something smoky-sweet that reminds Derek of incense, trailing mandevilla, and the feverish heat of sex.

In this moment, under a sky of wispy grey clouds and a full pink moon, Stiles looks, smells, and tastes like everything Derek could ever want or need.

Fuck.

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[venneffica]

PART 2: No Return Night (Rewrite) Caleb x MC. NSFW.

(っ◔◡◔)っ 🍎 Minors DNI. 🍎

⚠️: None

Food play, oral (male receiving & female receiving, unprotected sex, light angst. Decided to rework some scenes and add actual smut to the old version .

This will be in 3 parts. 🍎PART 1 🍎PART 3

Crossposting from ao3 if you'd rather read it in one go.

0:20 said the clock. The candle's wicks burned out, the clouds shifted outside and the carbon in the drinks bubbled yet the two souls refused to be separated on the floor.

“Caleb.” ______ muttered “Get off of me.”

Uneasiness marrs his expressions, the smile he'd been wearing all night falters. Caleb's stomach dropped, the light in his eyes dulled.

“Regretting already huh?”

He laughed bitterly but obeyed, sitting up and resting against the lower cushion of the sofa. He refused to make eye contact with her, choosing to play with the little plane on his jacket. Looking at his reflection in the windows, from the despair carved into his face, _____ knew he was at war with himself.

“I didn't tell you to get off of me because I was rejecting you. My back has been in the same position for a while so I need to move.”

______ tied back her hair and crawled towards him.

“And I have another birthday gift for you.”His head rolled back as her hot breath fanned across his neck. Hands snaking lower she rubbed the tent in his pants in circles, he swallowed hard.

“There's no waking up to 'childhood friends' tomorrow if tonight…you and I make love.”

His ears turned crimson and he looked as if he wanted to disappear into the cushions.

“I'm afraid that…I won't make you feel good.”

“Caleb.” ______ moaned his name.

“Tomorrow we'll be lovers. I didn't leave you when it came to your arm or what you did to protect me.I am not some great seductress either, if we're not satisfied tonight, we learn not leave each other.”

Undoing his tie, she tossed it on the cushions. Caleb swept her up in another kiss. Feathery and ticklish touches came running up his clothed abdomen and chest, groping at his hardening nipples. Her hands traced his broad shoulders tugging at his white jacket.

He helped her shrug the piece down his arms while not breaking their sensual liplock, his tongue dipping in to rub against hers.

Hooking a finger under his collar, ________ pulled him forward. Caleb, hot, bothered and aroused watched her expose his flesh with every button she undid until his shirt opened.

Surprise crossed her face, Caleb's face burned and he looked to the side shyly. He could only hope she was pleased, he wanted to look good for _____, every physical exercise, miles long runs it was all out of a desperate need for her.

He wanted _____ to find him attractive, romantically and sexually. Caleb knew _____ could get scores of men, he knew she'd been with attractive men while he was gone. (For which he'd punish her at a later date).

Caleb was competitive for her love, no other man should compare to him but he still felt insecure.

“OTTO was right.” _______ sucked in air, touching his defined chest. He held his breath, adoring her as she touched the rises and dips of his abs, his V line and pectoralis.

“You did gain muscles here.” She imagined her breasts on him, how those muscles would feel against her skin. _____ peeled back his shirt, giggling as it pooled around his hands.

Placing her hands on his smooth pecs, she yelped when Caleb pressed his mouth against her neck, scraping the sensitive skin with his teeth. His free hand ghosted over the top of ______’s breasts hidden by the pretty blue dress he picked out for her.

Caleb's hips jolted but he lifted it to help her as she undid his pants, guiding his hot, hard flesh out of his boxers.

“He's girthy and big but it should be comfortable and it's all mine.” _____ mused as she revered his manhood, memorizing him for when she was in her bedroom in Linkon, alone with only her fingers and toys.

Her fingertip ghosted against the tip and Caleb whined. Lying over his lap it was almost comical how her smaller hand tried to cover the base of his cock. His shaft tempted her to lick and play with them.

She kissed and tugged at his base before dragging her tongue up his shaft, stopping short of the head, she peppered kisses back down. She repeated her motions against him earning his praise.

Swiftly he takes her hand and placed it against his chest.

"Bleed with me, _______." She nodded without hesitation, the tenseness vanishing.

“Also my mouth was occupied with your cock. I said some grand words of love earlier and I do not put men I don't love into my mouth, Caleb.”

“So blowjobs are how you show love, pip squeak? That's surprisingly romantic. I'll make sure I'm the only one who receives your love.”

A wicked idea crossed her mind. Caleb shuddered when the coldness hit his shoulder. Looking down, he saw rivulets of orange travelling over his shirtless torso and stomach.

________ heard him growl and wheeze when her tongue picked up the ropes of cum mixed with citrus.

Salty, musky & sweet, that was Caleb’s taste.

“You call yourself my friend.” Caleb covered his eyes, trying to regain his senses, his skin sticky after ____’s antics.

“But you're evil ______. Is this how you've always wanted to make me pay for your grudges?”He smiled before muttering darkly.

“I can also show you love like that.”

“_________you're a pretty gift waiting to be opened______. You put on a lovely dress, did an elaborate hairstyle and used the body wash I love, all of this is for me. Let me unwrap you now.”

The pale blue dress flew up along with her arms, an invisible force weighed on her rendering her powerless.

She glared at a smirking Caleb who eyed her panties. With a flick of his hands, the buttons popped out slackening her garment. The dress flew off of her body, rustling to the floor near the kitchen.

But Caleb wasn't done. Her bra unhooked, her chest relaxed as the strap fell limply down the slender curve of her shoulders. He didn't use his evol to bare her breasts to him. Her skin felt the fiery traces of his loving touch when he tugged the lacy fabric lower till it fell into his hands.

“Hey!...Wait!”

He pushed on her chest gently against the floor again, helping her arch her back, her skin sensitive to the cool air in the room and a handsome man obstructing her view of the fairylights dancing on the ceiling.Instinctively she covered her exposed mounds, bright pink dusting her cheeks. She turned to the side, unable to meet him.

The boldness from earlier left.

Caleb kept her safe. He was reliable. He knew her best but a ball of fright still surrounded her heart.

That same weighted force flipped her on her back and dragged her arms across the carpet till they were over her head where he held them, tracing patterns on her palms to comfort her.

She struggled slightly, face burning up. Caleb reverently admired the sight. ______ was semi nude beneath him, she struggled against their laced fingers because she wanted to hide herself.

He took in how her breasts changed shape when he lay her down, the lean muscle on her lower ribs, her own abs, the dip of her stomach, her hips, all bathed in the orange lights reflecting off of her skin.

“You're beautiful and…don't be shy. This isn't the last time we'll see each other like this.”

Cupping her breasts, he massaged them tenderly, but his face clouded again.

“I want to feel you____ but I can't.”Sadly ____ knew he meant his right arm, the arm that covered her right breast.

He couldn't feel warmth, comfort or pain. It was a blessing in some ways but a bigger curse.She placed her hand on the mechanical arm, following its motion against her body. Caleb looked at her curiously.

“Just because you can't feel sensations with it doesn't mean I also can’t. Don't you see the goosebumps on my right breast or how hard my nipple has become.”

She reassuringly smiled.

“It's because of your right arm.”He inhaled and the mechanical fingers traced circles around her slope.

“The mind is a sensual thing, Caleb. Use your imagination. Whatever sensations you feel with your left hand, imagine it on the right.”

Taking his left index, she pressed it against her tongue, bobbing her head, repeating her movements from when her lips parted for his cock moments ago. 

______ did the same on the right.“I love your right side. It's a part of you no matter what. I wish you could feel me right now.” She sucked every digit, praising him with reassuring whispers.

His purple eyes full of love followed her every movement, relieved.

“But I am willing to feel twice as much for us both.”

Cuddling her head, she giggled when he kissed her forehead.

Taking the fallen over tin, he slid lemon flavour between her breasts, placed the grape flavour on her solar plexus, the orange one went on her navel. He smirked pulling the last flavour; Apple.

She squirmed when his fingers brushed against her sex when Caleb pushed her berry coloured panties aside. She leaned up to see him lick his lips. He couldn't stop staring at her exposed heat, a blush crept up her face.

“He looks as if he's found something worth worshipping.”

If you'd told her that Caleb, the boy she'd grown up with would one day be holding her legs open, planning to make her innermost place weep, she wouldn't have believed it.

“Pip squeak, you're hungry.”

______ was about to deny it when she felt what he meant; her entrance clenched repeatedly around nothing, fluttering back and forth, in anticipation.

Caleb took an ice cube, popping it into his mouth he rolled it over his tongue, slowly melting the edges until he was satisfied.

“It's my birthday but because I'm generous, I'll give you something hard to wrap around later. I promise.”

She gulped upon hearing the promise.

Her legs shook when Caleb pressed the small ice cube into her sex, her body twisted shocked by the collision of ice and fire making love inside of her.

For a second the ice stung, the foreign object was slightly painful against the untamed heat in her that the pilot stroked.Then it melted, she writhed in relief.

Then Caleb pushed and dragged the smooth apple candy on her folds, leaving its sweet flavour behind. He calmed his eagerness for a taste.

He readjusted her soaked underwear to keep the candy in place. Her earlier arousal ignited again.

Dipping his fingers into an unused glass of orange drinks on the table, he raised it to where she could see the sugary liquid drip off of his fingers and onto her breasts.

A devilish smirk crossed his lips when a few landed on the tip of her nipple and slid off onto the areola.

“Caleb!”

His name rang out in the once lonely living room. Settling between her legs, he began to suckle her breasts.

He smothered her taut, sensitive nipple with his warm mouth. Giving her breast a rougher suck, earned him a moan.

Not letting up he pinched her other nipple, palming it while working the one in his mouth into a glistening mess.

Dragging a trail of saliva across her chest, he retrieved the lemon candy before swallowing the other nipple. She moaned his name. He pressed the sticky candy against her nipple, he savoured the lemon flavour left behind on it.

“It's not so sour now.” He said lapping at her.

The hair on her body stood up when she felt the flat of his tongue leave a moist, light yellow trail from her breasts to above her navel, he swallowed the grape candy leaving a chaste kiss.______ began squirming, body shaking in anticipation but he firmly held her waist down.

She couldn't help it, the lower Caleb went the more the white heat in her abdomen threatened to explode.

Caleb took his sweet time, kissing and nipping. When he used the tip of his tongue, _____ imagined that tip entering somewhere else.

“Hnn ngh”

“Hurry up” She wanted to say, her lower body rose and fell, the last candy, soaked in her juices, twitched.

She whimpered when he dipped into her navel, swirling around. Adam's apple bobbing against her skin when he swallowed the orange candy.

The space between her navel and apple candy wasn't far yet it felt like forever as if time slowed down, every tickle of brown hair going lower made her heart beat faster.

He licked a stripe over the candy and her clothed sex. ________ gasped. She knew it would feel amazing but could she handle his tongue?

Caleb put her leg on his broad shoulder to lick at different angles while she smothered her moans, unable to keep her hips still.

“Take your hands away from your mouth.” Caleb commanded in a voice she imagined he used with the fleet, the words went straight down to her warmth and _____ felt a sudden rise of submission.

The urge to submit to Caleb was stronger than the pull of his evol.

"You have a beautiful voice. I want to hear it.”

Their gazes met when he pushed aside her panties, breath hitting against her entrance and he guided the apple flavoured candy down his throat.

She screamed.

His tongue penetrated her, separating her folds, flicking upwards to take the clitoral hood between his lips and suck the tender flesh there, occasionally his tongue darted out to lap at the bud. Caleb lapped up the moisture from her. So delicious. He moaned in pleasure. The sweetness was too much, her hips lifted wanted to get away from the insane pressure but she couldn't move, her arms were over her head in a flash, pinned down. “His EVOL.”

Pulling back the mon pubis, exposing her nub, he traced wet circles around it.

_____shivered. Unable to move or adjust to how amazing he felt, tears formed in her eyes and streamed down her face. If she could move she'd have grabbed his hair, buck her hips into his pretty face, squeeze her legs around his head and feel his soft hair tickling the skin of inner thighs.

He dipped back down into her heated folds, exiting with a sloppy kiss before pushing back and tongue fucking her. And all she could do was sob with no way of relieving herself.

“Your taste _____.” he sounded pleased when he saw your tear streaked face and heard your displeasure. Paying her no mind he teased the little nub again.

“You're so evil, Caleb.” She sniffled. His laugh vibrated around her clit, spikes of pleasure reached down to her toes.

"I said the same thing earlier and I've held a grudge against you since that. Now do you know how I felt?"

She couldn't form a reply for the tension became unbearable now, knowing she was close, his ministrations quickened feverishly at an unforgiving pace.

Futilely she tried to grab onto anything she could, his head, the floor, the coffee table. She needed to curl her toes, hold her head and do something but she couldn't so with a sob, she came against his mouth, painting his tongue with her essence.

Caleb let go of his evol but he did not let go of her pussy, his mouth stayed on the little bean as her core tensed and her hips swerved and swayed, her legs locked around him, trying to get every bit of pleasure.

He followed every movement. When her hips arched up, he went up, when her hips dipped back down to the floor to ground herself in the madness, he went down, his tongue never stopped working on her clit.

She tried pushing him away but he sucked harder on her overstimulated clit, more tears streamed down her face. So she could do nothing but helplessly ride out her crescendo on his face.

Only when her body stilled and she stopped thrashing did he finally remove himself only to be met with her sulky pout.

“Your flavour is much more sweet than the candy .”

[gloriousgalaxycollection]

The crooked melody of a woman’s soul

Tears flowing down my face, dropping onto the ground. My soul and body were eternally wrapped up, distorted in a web of ever ending stages of the birth of civilization. A repetitively torturous suffering, a growth, a fungus, a blight on the world. The sun burned, it burned my eyes from the inside out as they melted away, along with the images in my mind as only the weight remained. A searing all consuming weight almost crushing every bone in my body. It was torture. My skin was melted and fused enough with bone for blood to be pouring down my arms and legs. The welts and burns melting off as I couldn’t cry any more tears. Is this the punishment for choosing to live a lie? If so, then let me go back and apologize. Apologize to the people I love. Apologize to God, talk to him on my own, as I am. Maybe I could live a happy life, be everything I should be and certainly am not. At least, that’s what I thought when my bones broke and my head slammed to the ground.

My body continued to writhe in pain and suffering as onlookers from far and near passed by, taking interest in my eclectic form. “A new type of art…”, one man muttered. “A true beauty, so raw and authentically human”. “Interestingly arousing”, another man licked their lips.

After my writhing slowed and my brain was mostly dead, some men sodomozed me, other men used what remains of my mouth there were to perform acts on themselves, and others took pictures, while inventive pioneers of the next generation uploaded platforms petitioning my deformed and tragic state as a business opportunity, not nearly dead enough to label inhuman but enough so for it to sell, inspiring a fetish and grotesque fantasy that changed the world as we know it. Many small children mourned as they were dragged quickly by by their parents, and some put flowers in my hair or on my melted eyes, crimson pools which had the depth of sunlight slipping through the clouds, and a wilted forest, “they were hazel”, one whispered. A very empathetic gesture above their years.

I did not feel anymore, my mind was at peace.

A man lifted me up while I was nearing my last slight breath, my heart nearly breaking and my last full thought, as he gently placed me in the river after walking for some time. The burning settled for a moment, I could not hear or see, but I knew from his hands that he was gentle. He must be old, only an old torn soul could be so gentle. How lovely of this man to treat me with such gentility and goodness. I silently said a prayer, wishing heaven to come down and greet him before his time, that his death would be gentler and softer than mine. Everything then stilled, my heart broke and melted into the water. Away. The tortured and suffering of the past flowing on, always repeating, and always watching.

[fishrpg]

2024-12-25: West Virginia (Hex 25)

Clouds poke at the rounded peaks of these old mountains covered by forest except for the parts where the mining companies saw an opportunity. Rumbles from the distant mountaintops interrupt the sounds of nature; it’s not thunder, but the mountaintops being broken apart by explosive mining. The way to the southeast is prone to delays.

Notable Feature: The Appalachian Tunnel (Hazard)

Only the shortest trips along The Routes in West Virginia don’t go through the Appalachian Tunnel. It doesn’t seem to matter where you’re going or what direction you’re traveling, The Routes will make you travel the tunnel. The Appalachian Tunnel is a twisting 40-ish mile section of enclosed road that has been blasted through the heart of a mountain and nominally paved. Ancient sodium bulbs illuminate some of the dark spaces with erratic flickers, though they are spaced too far apart to do much good and there are things lurking in the darkness that will test the fortitude of even the strongest travelers.

For cars traveling through the area, every passenger in the car must make a DC 17 CON saving throw check. If a majority of the passengers succeed on the saving throw, the car traverses the hex without incident. If the majority fail, the car traverses the hex after suffering a misfortune. Roll a d6 and consult the table below to determine what misfortune occurs. All individuals in the car suffer the same misfortune.

Tunnel Misfortunes (1d6)

The gruesome remains of someone who perished in the tunnel fill you with dread. Gain disadvantage on all checks to avoid the Frightened condition for the next 1d6 days.

Pools of darkness in the tunnel hint at the things nightmares are made of. You do not gain the benefits of your next long rest as you have difficulty sleeping.

Smoke from the burning wreck of a vehicle releases toxic chemicals into the stale tunnel air. You are poisoned for 24 hours.

A poor soul in the car in front of you grew too paranoid from the shadows and started shooting at you for following too closely. Randomly choose 1d4 people in the car to sustain Dangerous (piercing) damage.

Unnatural darkness settles within your soul. For the next 1d6 days, all light within 40 feet of you is one dimmed. Bright light becomes dim, and dim light becomes darkness.

Horrible things seen in the tunnel ruin your appetite and prevent you from eating. After the first day without food, you may roll a DC 15 CON saving throw once each day to end the condition and eat normally.

Hidden: The Scheming Biker

Waiting near a vocational school that trains people to become mechanics is Buster Morgan. Buster is part of a motorcycle club (the Road Raiders) that was on its way to participate in a rally down in Alabama and he was left behind after a major engine failure. No one wanted to let Buster ride with them, so Buster forced to find a way to repair his bike with limited funds and make his way to the rally. That's why he's helping out at the vocational school to hopefully get his bike repaired for next to free. His club's actions have stirred up massive feelings of resentment in Buster, and he'll ask anyone who is going to Alabama if they would mind helping bring club leadership down a peg by sabotaging or disrupting the club's performance at the rally which will happen in 4 days. Exactly what will be done or how it will be accomplished is up to the party, as long as no one is seriously injured or killed and only people with Road Raiders insignia end up affected.

Hidden: The Misguided Missionary

Brother Abram Ellison is an arrogant priest who presides over the Jordan Salvation Southern Baptist Church. He has heard rumors that there are large black dogs that portend the imminent death of those who see them while driving, and their existence is clearly evidence that the devil is working on the mortal plane and that the dogs have some sort of connection to Hell. He asks the party to collect one of these supernatural dogs alive and bring it back to the church.

He believes that by sacrificing the dog using a particular ritual, Brother Abram can open up a portal to Hell and travel through it to rescue the souls of damned who turned away from Christ. To protect himself from the flames of Hell, Brother Abram will be symbolically baptized again via complete immersion in holy water which will prevent the denizens of Hell from touching him. Brother Abram is correct that the holy water will keep him safe from hellish devils, but he is unfortunately wrong about a very important point: when he steps through the portal into Hell, the flames will almost immediately turn his wet baptismal robe into steam and nearly boil him alive. Within 30 seconds, the water will be completely evaporated and since there is no holy water to protect him, the devils will swarm upon him to enact their vengeance for his hubris.

Attentive characters will be able to memorize/copy the surprisingly simple ritual that opens a portal to Hell after seeing Brother Abram perform it. The hardest part of the ritual is finding a creature that works for the sacrifice. Opening up a portal to Hell doesn't have much of a practical application for most character, but it might be useful in the right situation.

Service Station: Kevin’s Kave

Built halfway up the mountain on a narrow road, Kevin's Kave has the architectural distinction of incorporating a shallow natural cave into the building's rear. The cool stone of the cave walls turn that part of the store into a natural cooler, which is (of course) used as a way to keep large quantities of beer cold. However, the location of the business means that space is at a premium. Everything is spread out in a long line that's about the width of a two-lane road.

The parking lot can hold a total of 4 cars (including one at the lone gas pump). No one can fill up if the fuel tanker is present because the big truck takes up almost the entire parking lot by itself. Thankfully, there's rarely more than one car at the store at any given time.

[nursing-eden]

a final note on the thought of "us"

it is a hallmark of my philosophy to despise the idea of an ending, because you know that even when the book ends, there is no happily ever after. the world cannot simply disintegrate into nothingness once we've found our happiness; or else, how will others be able to understand from our side glances and shared smiles that joy takes continuous effort? it's the hardest emotion to feel, a friend told me once, but oh how lovely it is. and the most lovely part about it is that there is no infinite well of it that exists from a single source.

i've learned too well after too long that my wellbeing can't rely on a single thing beyond short respites until the next inn on the journey, or i will drain it empty and once it is gone, i have nothing. that sometimes things change beyond our control, because there is a child in every other person that isn't mine, who is looking for just as much love as i am. that we aren't sharply defined figures, but messy clouds of thoughts and ideas and experiences with blurred edges that sometimes become indiscernible with the world around us, in the way you have always told me i was made for the sun and i only learned to love the ocean when i stood ankle deep in tide pools with your hand in mine. and some of those clouds are not organically born from within-- that sometimes, and maybe even often, we borrow pieces from the other nebulas in our environment, and we forget to give them back before they close the front door behind them, and they don't always look over their shoulder just to make sure they've got everything. that after you close the back hardcover, divorce still exists even when unwritten, and that does not always mean screaming and fighting and pointing knives to each other's throats and filing paperwork in office silence. sometimes that means exhaling a breath we didn't know we were holding and choosing to hug and say goodnight at the door of the bar, instead of trailing the other home and asking for just one more night.

what this all means to say is that there is a piece, and often several, of all the people i have ever loved that still haunts my being, and every person who's inhabited this old ghost-ridden home has left a tooth or a nail or some strands of hair after it's no longer theirs. if i take a left on the first floor and open the door under the staircase i will find you in the bathroom, freshening a buzzcut in the grimey, rusted-edge mirror, and i hope that in the end of everything i find you in front of a window-lit unit the next door over in the same apartment complex i inhabit. there will be polaroids of us tacked to the walls next to all the other people you will love, and there will be just as many tacked to the wall behind my headboard next to everyone else i've yet to meet, our shared cigarettes and setlists immortalized on sunny-painted orange peel walls. you are not gone nor forgotten, and neither am i; only different.

(this title is disingenuous. as long as i understand love, there will be a piece of you in every bit of it.) ⋆

[quidminer]

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八月、僕らの犯した間違いの答え合わせ - れーしあ (English translation)

"August, the Answer to the Mistakes We Made" (八月、僕らの犯した間違いの答え合わせ hachigatsu, bokura no okashita machigai no kotaeawase), a song by れーしあ (Re-shia) using Kazehiki.

This translation is cross-posted on the Vocaloid Lyrics Wiki.

うだる暑さが　ちょっぴり眩しかった　 青春は理想のまま　雲一つない青空 は僕に合わなかった　ずっと苦しかった　 反射した水たまりが　僕を殺そうとするんだ

The searing heat was just a little bit blinding A picture-perfect adolescence, with not a cloud in the sky The idea of it didn't suit me, I was always in pain Soon enough, my reflection in pools of water is going to kill me

目を閉じれば君が　また隣で笑ってくれないかな きっとこのまま僕は　自分で死を選びそうだから

If I closed my eyes, would you be at my side and smile for me again? Because if things stay like this, I might choose to end it all myself

夏はアイスを半分こしたり　二人で花火を見に行ったり 外の世界が嫌いな僕を連れて　いろんな景色へ触れてさ 冷たい水に触れたって　この心はちっとも冷めやしなくて また会えるかな

Splitting popsicles together in summer, and going to see the fireworks You brought me along with you, even though I hated the outside world, and showed me so many different scenes Even though I've touched the cold water, this heart of mine won't cool down at all I wonder if I'll ever see you again?

全部どうでもよかったんだ　君がいるそれだけでよかったんだ 波の声がすべてを掻き消して　少しだけ楽になれる気がした　

I would have been fine with anything, as long as you were there with me The sound of the waves drowned everything out, and I felt, just a bit, like I could be happy

記憶の海に沈みこんだ僕は嗚咽をもらす日々さ 全身の血が抜き取られたような感覚におちていた 引き裂かれた手と霞む君の顔　手繰り寄せた感情 壊した日々はおろか戻せないのなら諦めてしまおうか

On the days where I drowned in a sea of memories and let out a painful sob I fell into the feeling of all the blood draining from my body Our hands were torn apart, and your face grew hazy; my emotions drew me in If I can't turn back the clock to those broken days, then how about I just give up?

全部僕のせいだ

It's all my fault

全部どうでもよかったんだ　君がいないそれだけが非日常だった 写真すらただの偶像なんだ　八月最初の後悔が募る 幸せになりたかったんだ　幸せになれなかったんだ この世界にお別れを言って　冷たい水が温もりをかき消した

I would have been fine with anything; you being gone was the only thing that I'd have found unusual Even in photos, you're nothing more than a lifeless figure; in August, my first regret grows more and more painful I wanted to be happy, but I couldn't You said goodbye to this world, and the cold water drained away any warmth that remained

[boldbountymedallion]

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[cryptoreach]

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Once a mining giant, Ethereum eliminated traditional mining, replacing it with staking, where validators secure the network by staking their ETH. PoW relied on high computational power and energy, leading to environmental concerns, while PoS reduced Ethereum’s energy consumption by over 99%, making it greener and more sustainable.

Before “The Merge,” Ethereum mining rewarded participants for solving cryptographic puzzles, often requiring expensive hardware and energy costs. Miners could choose pool mining, solo mining, or cloud mining to participate. However, with Ethereum 2.0, the focus shifted toward staking, significantly enhancing scalability and reducing environmental impact. Alternatives to Ethereum mining include staking ETH, mining other PoW cryptocurrencies like ETC, exploring DeFi opportunities, or engaging in liquid staking platforms.

Ethereum’s transformation marks a milestone in blockchain history, paving the way for faster transactions, better security, and greater accessibility. It signals the beginning of a greener, more inclusive blockchain future.

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March 17th 2025 12:25am

Hello dear readers. I know it's been a bit but I promise I am back and here to stay (until next March of course).

The death anniversary has passed so I am fully awake and present in my life again and so, I am able to write.

The last couple weeks have been a blur of un-noteworthy things.

So I will begin with an interaction that took place last night that has, and I assume will continue, to plauge my thoughts.

The jesters decided to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day the Saturday before instead of the actual day since it falls on a Monday and we are all adults who hold down jobs.

We start (as we always do) at Lulas. Lulas is my now favorite bar. It has finally surpassed Blue Post. I absolutely never see anyone I know at Lulas ever. It is small, quaint, and has ample outdoor smoking options. Blue Post has become a hive of irritating wasps. Not only do people who bother me crowd the pool table but I guess everyone's new favorite game is foozeball because there is a wait now!!!

A. WAIT. So I have become increasingly upset and spend less time there. Also I was a bit tired of all my ex's attempting to interact with me. Cough Cough Grace. Don't talk or Touch Bay again. If you want to loudly proclaim your distain for me, stop trying to interact with me and my friends. Choose a side and favorably one on the other side of the room.

Anyways last night. I am finishing up a camel blue when in waltz's Bay and her group of friends. In this crowd is someone I have not seen yet since returning from Argentina. Last time I saw them was probably my Jesters party. Now I have known them for some time... and that's all really. We just knew each other. You all have people like that. All our conversations were friendly and polite and any other interactions were in a group setting. Very neutral.

When they rounded that corner it was like any other time I've seen them. But. I am not really sure how to write this. Something had changed. I don't know how or what or even when but.

Now my wit was exceptionally sharp this night due to the fact that I was sober and really wanted to go home. Also I was hoping to charm my way out of anyone noticing that I was wearing gym clothes and no makeup... Bay of course was in an uproar seeing my outfit. I did not get pinched though! Which was a real fear of mine that night.

We made eye contact after a joke passed between the group and we both held it longer than neccesary. A spark of cursiosity rightfully came alive inside my chest that very moment.

Inwardly, I was pissed I didn't think to at least brush my fucking hair. Outwardly I brushed the moment off.

I am not sure who started the conversation between us but once it did start I looked forward to it. I love easy going banter. I love when someone can keep up. I had never been so close to their face and good god. Good god. Remarkable eyes.

I feel as if more conversations passed between our glances that night than the words we spoke. They were not necessarily stolen glances but something else entirely. I brushed this off once again, crediting the shots they had downed. Those kind of moments have not happened to me in a long time. I felt almost embarrassed. I felt shy.

The rest of the evening was light and easy and fun. We shared intelligent conversation and I had a harder time meeting their eyes as the night grew into early morning.

We were sitting on a bench outside just talking. They told me I made them nervous. I felt the flowers inside me wilt. I hate that about myself and I'm not sure how to fix it. There were longer stretches of moments that we would just be staring at each other. My attention was being held but not with what felt like a closed fist but with a hesitant palm. I could feel the hesitation and something else that clouded beneath. We unknowingly, or maybe knowingly but not caring, moved closer together. It was loud so parts of speech had to be told in each other's ears.

I could tell that they wanted what I wanted. It was a tangible thing that hung in the air. It was also fragile since this was so new for our usual very neutral cadence. I was very confused but even more so I was enraptured. It is so rare for me to enjoy a conversation and equally be bested at my own game of wit. I was delighted.

So me being me, I asked. During the next stretch I said, "Why don't you just go for it". We were but a breath away from each other's faces, mouths watering, eyes hungry.

They answered "I'm not sure if I want to or not".

So I leaned in, they moved to meet me halfway, and when I felt my eyelashes brush their cheek I pulled away and responded with "It seems you do know what you want". I really patted myself on the back for that one. I followed up with "well glad we solved that one for you".

Is that considered rizz? or just being a tease? Are they the same? I am not sure the defining characteristics of rizz.

No matter, my jestful resolve quickly crumbled. When our eyes rejoined hands there was no holding back.

I won't get into the gory details but I have not been kissed like that in a very long time.

I won't do the moment, however fleeting, any injustices by trying to describe it. I have replayed that moment in my head enough times today that if it were a pair of shoes the soles would be worn through.

Now now, I do not expect anything to come of this kiss. Just about a billion people have shared a drunk saint Patricks day kiss.

But it did give me hope that I am not doomed to flirt with people whose personal musings sound akin to rocks being shaken around a tin can. It was a good reminder that there are people in this world I get along with.

I don't think much or anything will come of that night but I do want to play chess with them. Not sure if or when I will see them again.

[falknersmith]

A Complete Guide to Mining Ethereum in 2025

Mining Ethereum is still a profitable way to earn passive income in 2025. However, as mining technology advances and costs fluctuate, beginners often face challenges in setting up efficient mining systems.

Whether you want to mine Ethereum on a PC, laptop, or high-powered mining rig, this guide will provide step-by-step instructions to help you maximize your earnings.

What is Ethereum Mining?

Ethereum mining is the process of validating transactions and securing the Ethereum blockchain. Miners solve mathematical puzzles using computational power, and in return, they receive ETH as a reward. This process operates under the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, ensuring decentralization and network security.

Essential Equipment for Ethereum Mining

Before you start mining, you’ll need the right hardware and software to optimize efficiency. Here’s what you need:

Mining Hardware – A high-performance GPU, CPU, or ASIC miner.

Mining Software – To connect your hardware to the Ethereum network.

Crypto Wallet – A secure place to store your mined ETH.

Stable Internet Connection – To prevent disruptions in mining operations.

Mining Pool (Optional) – A way to share resources and receive more consistent rewards.

Step-by-Step Guide to Ethereum Mining

Step 1: Set Up an Ethereum Wallet

Before mining, create an Ethereum-compatible wallet to store your earnings. Some of the best wallets include:

MetaMask

Trust Wallet

Ledger Nano X

Exodus Wallet

BNB Chain Wallet

Ensure your wallet is secure and easy to use to protect your mining rewards.

Step 2: Choose the Right Mining Hardware

The efficiency of your mining operation depends on your hardware selection. Consider these factors:

Cost vs. Performance – Find a balance between affordability and computational power.

GPU vs. CPU Mining – GPUs are far more efficient than CPUs for mining.

Cooling System – Keeps hardware from overheating, ensuring stable performance.

Electricity Costs – Mining consumes a lot of power, so energy efficiency is crucial.

Internet Speed & Stability – A strong connection prevents disruptions.

Legal Compliance – Verify that mining is legal in your region.

For the best performance, ASIC miners (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) offer higher hash rates and energy efficiency compared to standard GPUs.

Step 3: Select a Mining Method

There are three main ways to mine Ethereum. Your choice depends on your budget and resources:

Cloud Mining – Rent mining hardware remotely without purchasing equipment.

Pool Mining – Join a mining pool to combine computing power and receive steady payouts.

Solo Mining – Mine independently and keep all rewards (requires powerful hardware).

Step 4: Install Mining Software

After setting up your hardware and selecting a mining strategy, install software that connects your system to the Ethereum network. Below are some recommended mining programs:

Top Mining Software for Windows:

NBMiner

Etherminer

Phoenix Miner

Cudo Miner

Best Mining Software for Linux:

Cgminer

Go-Ethereum

Kryptex

Awesome Miner

Best Software for Server-Based Mining:

Cudo Miner

Claymore

EasyMiner

Ensure your mining software is compatible with your hardware for optimal performance.

Step 5: Start Mining and Earn Rewards

Once your setup is complete, you’ll start earning ETH based on your mining method:

Solo Miners – Earn full block rewards, but success is unpredictable.

Pool Miners – Get frequent payouts, but rewards are shared among pool members.

To avoid payment delays, ensure your wallet is properly synced with the Ethereum network.

Boosting Mining Efficiency: How to Increase Hash Rate

Understanding Hash Rate

A mining hash rate measures the speed at which your hardware processes complex calculations. The higher the hash rate, the greater your chances of earning ETH.

Ways to Improve Hash Rate:

Optimize Hardware Settings – Adjust GPU or CPU settings for enhanced performance.

Update System Drivers – Keeping software up-to-date improves efficiency.

Join a Mining Pool – While it doesn’t increase the hash rate, it ensures more regular payouts.

How Long Does It Take to Mine 1 Ethereum?

The time required to mine 1 ETH depends on factors like hardware power, mining method, and network difficulty:

Pool Mining – Approximately one month to mine 1 ETH.

Solo Mining – Can take several months, depending on computational power.

Ethereum vs. Bitcoin Mining: Which One is Better?

FactorEthereum MiningBitcoin MiningEquipment CostLowerHigherMining MethodGPU/ASICASIC OnlyPower ConsumptionModerateVery HighProfitabilityMediumHighAccessibilityEasierHarder

Bitcoin Mining requires expensive ASIC miners and consumes excessive energy.

Ethereum Mining is more accessible with lower startup costs.

For beginners, Ethereum mining is the better option due to its affordability and ease of setup.

Why BlockDAG (BDAG) Mining is the Future in 2025

As blockchain technology evolves, BlockDAG (BDAG) mining is becoming a promising alternative to Ethereum and Bitcoin. BDAG mining provides:

Beginner-Friendly Setup – No advanced knowledge required.

Mobile Mining – Mine BDAG on your smartphone via BlockDAG X1 App Miner.

Low-Cost Investment – More affordable compared to traditional mining rigs.

High-Performance Mining Rigs – Options like BlockDAG X10, X30, and X100 for serious miners.

For those seeking a low-cost yet profitable mining opportunity, BDAG mining is worth considering.

Final Thoughts: Is Ethereum Mining Still Worth It in 2025?

Ethereum mining continues to offer a viable source of passive income if approached strategically. With the right hardware, software, and mining strategy, you can maximize your profits.

For miners seeking a cheaper yet profitable alternative, BlockDAG (BDAG) mining presents an exciting new opportunity.

Are you ready to start mining Ethereum? Follow this guide, set up your mining rig, and begin earning ETH today!

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How to Mine Dogecoin: A Step-by-Step Guide to Earning DOGE

Dogecoin, created in 2013 as a lighthearted alternative to Bitcoin, has evolved into a legitimate cryptocurrency with a growing user base and dedicated community. Featuring the iconic Shiba Inu dog as its mascot, Dogecoin has gained immense popularity on social media platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Mining Dogecoin offers a method to earn this popular cryptocurrency. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to mine Dogecoin, covering everything from the necessary hardware and software to maximizing your earnings.

Why Mine Dogecoin?

Mining Dogecoin involves using your computer's processing power to verify transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain. In return for this contribution, miners receive Dogecoin as a reward. As the value of Dogecoin potentially increases, mining can be an appealing way to invest in the cryptocurrency.

Getting Started: What You Need

Before you begin mining Dogecoin, ensure you have the following:

A computer with a reliable internet connection

Adequate cooling system to prevent overheating

Mining software

Mining hardware (CPU, GPU, or ASIC)

Dogecoin wallet

Step-by-Step Guide to Mining Dogecoin

Choosing a Dogecoin Mining Pool: Mining Dogecoin solo can be difficult and time-consuming. Joining a mining pool, where miners combine their computing power, is often more efficient. Consider the fees, hashrate, and payout frequency when selecting a mining pool.

Setting Up a Dogecoin Wallet: A Dogecoin wallet is essential for storing mined coins. Types of wallets include online, desktop, and hardware wallets. Online wallets offer convenience but pose a higher risk of hacking. Desktop wallets provide better security but require download and installation. Hardware wallets are the most secure but can be expensive. Keep your private key safe, regardless of the wallet you choose.

Mining Software: Download and configure mining software on your computer. Mining software options include: CPU mining software: Uses your computer's CPU, easiest to access but least efficient. GPU mining software: Uses your computer's GPU, more efficient than CPU mining. ASIC mining software: Designed for specialized ASIC hardware, most efficient but most expensive. Download mining software from the developer's website or a trusted source. Configure the software with your mining pool's address and worker credentials. Optimize settings for best mining performance.

Mining Hardware: The appropriate mining hardware depends on the mining software. Mining hardware options: CPU Mining: Requires only a computer with a CPU but is the least efficient. GPU Mining: Uses the computer's GPU, which is more efficient than CPU mining but requires a higher initial investment. ASIC Mining: Employs specialized ASICs, the most efficient but also the most expensive. Cloud Mining: Renting computing power from a provider, which can be convenient but may involve high fees and risks. Research and compare cloud mining providers to ensure legitimacy. Consider your budget and expected earnings when choosing mining hardware. Also, factor in electricity costs.

Mining Process: Join a cryptocurrency mining pool. Register on the pool's website and create a worker account. Enter the pool's address and worker credentials into your mining software.

Setting Up Your Mining Hardware: Ensure your computer's hardware is set up correctly if using CPU or GPU mining software. Ensure adequate cooling to prevent overheating and proper hardware connection and configuration.

Starting the Mining Process: Once set up, your mining software will connect to the mining pool and begin solving complex equations to verify Dogecoin transactions. You'll earn a share of the rewards based on your contribution of computing power.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor your mining progress regularly to ensure your setup functions correctly. Most mining pools provide real-time monitoring tools. Also, use third-party tools to monitor hardware temperature, hashrate, and other metrics. Consult your mining software's documentation, online forums, or the mining pool's support team for troubleshooting. Stay updated on Dogecoin news and updates.

Tips for Maximizing Your Earnings

Choosing the Right Mining Pool: Select a pool based on its hashrate, fees, and payout frequency. Larger pools may offer consistent payouts, while smaller pools may offer higher payouts with less competition.

Increasing Mining Efficiency: Optimize your mining setup by adjusting hardware and software settings, using efficient cooling systems, and reducing electricity consumption. Experiment with different mining strategies, such as solo mining or pool hopping.

Keeping Up With Dogecoin News and Updates: Stay informed about changes in the Dogecoin network or software. Follow Dogecoin's official website, social media accounts, and online forums. Join Dogecoin communities to connect with other miners.

Examples

Hardware: If you have a limited budget, start with GPU mining using your existing gaming PC. If you're serious about mining, invest in ASIC miners for maximum efficiency.

Software: CGMiner is a popular choice for GPU mining, while специализированное программное обеспечение is available for ASICs.

Mining Pools: Consider pools like ViaBTC or MiningPoolStats to compare fees, hashrate, and payout methods.

Conclusion

Mining Dogecoin can be a profitable venture with the right equipment and knowledge. By following this guide, you can start mining Dogecoin, choose the right mining pool, correctly set up your hardware and software, and monitor your progress regularly. Stay informed, experiment with different strategies, and with dedication, mining Dogecoin can be a rewarding experience.