#idek what this is lmao

[hi-im-greenjunipertree]

shortstop face-off (based on the fnf fan song cover I posted like 2 days ago or something)

[milfsmackdown]

my community was approved #sns4lyf

[robbiedaymonds]

willow x bodies bodies bodies

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[juhggies]

what's peculiar about your soul?

Your soul is... Fluid

No one has ever seen something quite like this before... The way it changes shape so effortlessly- as though undergoing constant metamorphosis was something it was naturally designed to do. It folds in on itself, and suddenly it is oblong and rectangular... Again it folds, now it is sharp all over, like some kind of urchin... It shifts once more, now it is light and airy, like a bird. You do not know what you are anymore... Perhaps you never did. You have no name for yourself at this point. You allow your soul to dictate that itself.

tagged by : @behttys ! tagging : @starludes ( brigitte ) / @muns0ned / @anticheryls + you !

[garglyswoof]

Oh which Giana darling books have you read? I’ve only read her anti-heroes in love duet which I did actually really like but I did read it when I was craving a mafia romance. Elena is a true ice queen nd just their chemistry and tension and was insane! They were both really each other’s match too 🥹 and the smut was good 😂

Have you read her fallen men series? I keep wanting to try it but it’s such a big series that it seems intimidating.

But “hmm this is not very good but i'm still enjoying it” makes so much sense! I’ve felt that way about some books I’ve read too and even given some of them 5 stars if I’m being real. But could definitely see that being the vibe with Giana Darling books too so I get it

So this is going to be not the response you expected, but really just a Treatise:tm: on romance books and my relationship with them. doing a read more bc i am verbose

When I read a romance book that I really enjoy, it will never be my favorite book. I can love it, but I know both intellectually and emotionally that it is not something that will stick with me through time. Even books that do attempt to tackle more serious issues simply do not have enough time to do that justice in tandem with a typical romance plotline.

In general, the prose used in contemporary romance is very run-of-the-mill. There are no lines that make me stop in my tracks because of the beauty of them (like i've read in many a romance fanfic). It is to be easily consumed and appreciated. I love romance books so much, I read them nightly. But goodness, the prose runs the gamut from "oh wow this is really bad but im still enjoying it" to "wow, this writer does pacing very well, has some funny lines, and has made efforts to explore some emotional depth". It never hits "I need to share this quote with everyone I know because it struck me to my core."

Good (and even bad) romance is more about dialogue vs setting, about the moment of falling instead of an intricate plot, and about two people coming together vs. deeply examining each of them on their own. It is about page turning oh my GODDDDD the tension is unreaaaaaaaal vs holy shit that was such a well-written story and im blown away

That being said, we all have the tropes and character archetypes we love. To actually bring it around to your ask, Darling writes pretty good alpha males (though I prefer JT Geissinger's, if you're looking for pseudo-mafia romances) and that's why I enjoyed her books. In fic and books, I am a sucker for things i would not accept in a million years in a real human guy lmao. Many people do not get past the student/teacher aspect of the first fallen man book, but that's a trope i somehow devour despite it being anathema irl. You can frankly read them out of order (@accidental-rambler will tell you no way lmao. yes kate, i still think of you when i think about reading things out of order XD).

So that's what i mean. published romance is for tropey goodness, for light and frothy reading. If i want more emotional depth from my romance, then i will most likely find it in fanfic, because the established nature of the characters allows for far more indepth examinations of feelings, of how the past we've seen in canon affects them emotionally, of these thoughts and feelings that really...matter to me. In fanfic, Ive also been with the character more and have the deep connection already there, and it allows me to dive into their headspace with ease so fics just have a cheat built in lol. Romance books just dont have the time to do that and still tell their story. Also, sometimes I just am not looking for plot in a romance???? I'm just looking for feelings or smut, and the plot is actually in the way lol. Published romance authors can't quite win with me.

In summary, I love romance, but I struggle with my perception of it and perspective because it just doesn't feel deep enough. It's something I continue to work through. Thanks for letting me partially do it here.

[kimtaegis]

GOLDEN GAMES by JUNG KOOK ↳ 27+ hours of winning, winning, winning click for hd

[myykster]

This is so stupid 😭😭

[watmalik]

Wade could top him

[bratbarzal]

On Your Side (NH13)

Pairing: Nico Hischier & Fem!OC Poppy Jensen*

*I say it's an OC, it's just a name and third person POV. I use minor character descriptions because I don’t get on with writing vague reader inserts/YN for long-form, story heavy fics, but I will generally try to avoid including race and body type or really any physical descriptors. I’m always open to feedback on my writing, or how to be more inclusive.

Rating: 18+ MDNI (chapters marked with *)

Tropes: Co-Workers to Co-Parents, Friends to Lovers, Accidental Pregnancy, Fake Dating, Miscommunication, Slow Burn (Kind Of)

General Warnings: Angst, Smut (marked with *), Fluff. (chapters will contain individual warnings)

Summary: Poppy Jensen’s job with the New Jersey Devils was supposed to be her first big step into adulthood - a way to prove to herself and her overbearing parents that she could make her own way in life. She was never supposed to become involved with any of the players. Becoming best friends with their captain was stupid. Getting her heart broken by him was tragic. Getting knocked up with his child was just plain messy.

prologue

chapter one

chapter two

chapter three

chapter four*

chapter five

chapter six

[eldrigeonsss]

XIVVVVVVVVVV THEMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[galatariel]

[four-pointed-leaf]

hey guys mira’s gonna go to taco bell and get stuff do you want anyth. oh. um. you guys like. good? yeah? okay it looks like you’ve got it handled i’ll just get you a crunch wrap for later siffrin bye

[thecolorsfucked]

back at it again with the suffering i cant afford this i dont kno if my job is going to work i dont think it will if anyone can help me pay my portion of gas and utilities plz idk im trying it doesn't mean much but i am

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[stepbackattack]

The League of Evil Exes: He will outlast you.

[krystaljungs]

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