#lovealexhunt

[storyofmychoices]

The Best Crew ⚔️ & the bestest of friends 💜

How precious are these chibi minis by the lovely @artoile ! I've been holding on to these precious gems for a while and thought today was a good time to share them! I can't resist smiling at them every time I see them! I hope they make you smile too!

Mal, Daenarya, Nia, Imtura, Tyril, and Maiele (@lilyoffandoms's OC)

[lovealexhunt]

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is the most preventable form of death and yet the number of suicide victims rises each year despite increased awareness.

Why is that?

I can't answer it for everyone, but from what I've seen in my life, although people are aware, they don't understand.

I am a suicide surviver. Although I have not attempted suicide in over a decade, the thoughts linger from time to time. Sometimes it's just an intrusive thought that I can let go of. Sometimes it's a lot more and it is a lot more dangerous, but I am trying every day and that is all I can ask of anyone.

I am grateful to have found support here/online. However, people in my own life continue to belittle and invalidate my feelings. That makes me feel isolated, alone, and like there's something wrong with me. It makes me feel like I have no value.

I imagine it's hard to understand what goes through a person's head when they're suicidal if you've never felt that way. It's hard to validate someone's emotions when you (as an outsider) can rationalize them. But the problem with that is, those people don't know and they can't understand how those thoughts actually feel.

I am a very logical and rational person most of the time. However, when my depression is bad, I can't think rationally. The dark thoughts are consuming and I believe them. I know it's the depression talking. I know it's my anxiety talking. I know it's the past trauma I suffered haunting me. And yet, I still can't control those thoughts.

Those people who have never felt that way, think that rationalizing things, sharing comparing stories, or reminding you your life is good will help, but it doesn't. Not in those moments. That's what people who don't suffer have to understand.

I can try to explain that. I can raise awareness. I can shout from the rooftops trying to get people to understand. But the fact is, I can't make anyone change their thinking if they don't want to.

Suicide is a tragedy.

However, being suicidal is seen an inconvenience or a a way of "seeking attention." It is dismissed.

The same people who will cry over a friend's suicide, and wonder how they didn't see it are the same people who will tell the next person to "get over it", "your life's not that bad", "when I was in your situation..." They either don't see it or they don't care enough and that is the problem.

Suicide is preventable, but not without support. Support requires people that are not suicidal to better educate themselves beyond awareness to understanding and how to help.

You would never tell a cancer patient they're being dramatic and looking for attention when they share their struggles. You would never tell someone having a heart attack to "get over it." You would never belittle a mother who suffered a miscarriage by comparing them to someone else.

So why do that to someone suffering with mental health struggles?

Yes, there the stigma surrounding mental health and medication is improving, but we have a long way to go. That starts today and every day after.

Raising awareness is fine, but raising understanding is necessary meaningful change.

[theartoflovingthomashunt]

Happy New Year!

[All Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer Masterlists] [Red Carpet Diaries]

Pairing: Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer (F!OC) Book: Red Carpet Diaries Word Count: ~450 Rating: General: no warnings, just fluff Prompts: New Year's Eve @choicesficwriterscreations & @choicesholidays ; first kiss in the new year @choicesjanuary2024

Synopsis: Alex and Thomas spend New Year's Eve at a Charity gala.

This incredibly gorgeous portrait of my OTP is by the amazing ArtbyAinna (Insta). I've been holding onto this art for almost 2 years. I can't even begin to express how much I love this piece. It is one of my favorites of them ever. It's so tender and soft and romantic and it's so very, very much them. I truly can't thank Ainna enough for bringing this vision to life.

The ballroom gleamed with soft hues of gold, set against brilliant black. Flickers of gold twinkled like stars in the night upon the ceiling. The shimmering decor exuded elegance, while the subdued lighting provided a warm, inviting ambiance for the luxurious New Year’s Eve charity gala. The event began with a cocktail reception, followed by a charity auction, and finally, a countdown to the New Year celebration.

While most of the guests let loose near the bar or on the dance floor, moving to the beats of a famed DJ he had never heard of, Thomas and Alex found themselves drawn to a quieter corner, avoiding the boisterous revelry. The strands of lights behind them warmed them with their golden glow, a serene environment for the pair to lose themselves together while the year ticked away.

Their movements were slow and graceful as the pair swayed to a melody of their own. Thomas held Alex close in his gentle embrace, his hands resting softly on the small of her back. Alex’s arms circled around his neck as she nestled her head on his shoulder. Her eyes closed, relaxing in the comfort of his arms. She knew if it were up to him, he would have left the second the auction had ended, perhaps even before, had they accepted his offer to purchase a few pieces before the event. But still, he was here with her—because of her. A radiant smile spread across her lips; there was nothing he wouldn’t do for her, but that feeling was mutual.

“I love you,” she whispered softly. She tipped her head slightly, her gaze meeting his.

His lips brushed gently against her forehead, placing a tender, lingering kiss. “I love you, too, my Alex.”

The cheers of celebration grew louder, the countdown to the New Year beginning.

“Would you like to join in?” He questioned, though his arms remained warmly around her.

“I have everything I need right here.”

“I could not agree more.”

They leaned in, their lips meeting in a tender kiss even before the countdown was completed.

As cheers of “Happy New Year” filled the space, the pair stayed together, locked in a loving embrace. No matter what the future held, as long as they were together, they would make it through.

“Ready to go?” Alex whispered when they parted. She held her hand toward him.

"Almost." He couldn't resist stealing one more kiss. It was the first of many kisses to follow, but it was enough for now “Happy New Year, my love”

"Happy New Year, Thomas!"

He laced his fingers with hers, guiding her out of the ballroom, without a glance back toward the party, still in full strength. All they needed was each other, their children safely asleep at home, and their beloved black lab.

As much as I'd love to hold onto it, I feel like it's time to share it with the world. I know Thomas and Alex aren't a popular pairing but I appreciate any and all support of them now and always.They will always be the couple that I hold closest to my heart.

[choicesbookclub]

In the heart of Cordonia's grand ballroom, an eclectic cast of characters gathers, their lives interwoven as a result of a shocking turn of events. Trystan Thorne, the exiled prince with a taste for mystery, Olivia Nevrakis, the snarky Duchess skilled with daggers, Tyril Starfury, the noble elf Lord with magical abilities, Amalas, the enigmatic spy queen, and Prince Hamid, the charming and formal imperial prince. Amidst the grand party of the birth of King Liam's third heir, Princess Ariana, the joyous celebration is broken by a piercing scream, a dead body, and a room full of royal suspects.

Join the adventure starting July 21st and see if you can uncover the secrets of Shadows and Deceptions: A Royal Murder Mystery.

This fic is approximately 3K* words but will be released into several smaller sections beginning July 21 and ending on July 24 (National and International Private Investigators Day). Each section will give you a little bit of the information to hopefully give you time to analyze the clues yourself and decide if you can figure out the mystery before the end!

I am thinking about doing a giveaway for anyone who participates!!!

Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this event, I'll start a tag list if you are. You do not need to be participating in our Crimes of Passion Book Club to join in, especially since it includes characters from numerous choices books.

Also, if you have ideas for other events, games, quizzes, questions, anything else we an do to celebrate National Private Investigation Day as it relates to the book club, please let me know!

*It's 5K as of this update, but I only completed the second draft. The length might increase as I revise it. 🙈

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Daenarya

Art by CoffeesForChloe (Insta)

To: @storyofmychoices From: Anonymous 🖤

Thank you for participating in the Trick or Treat event and for helping brightens someone's day.

[choicesficwriterscreations]

September MC & OCs of the Month - Special Edition: Ales Spencer Hunt

Help us in welcoming September's MCs and OCs of the month! That's right, plural! Most months, CFWC highlights one randomly selected MC or OC from our Meet My MC / OC List. (More info here.) But this month, we're doing something different.

In August, @lilyoffandoms hosted a Writers Appreciation Month, and we announced the September Writer of the Month would be selected from its participants. But all participants agreed - Lily deserved the honor! Still, we wanted to do something nice for the eleven writers who elected to participate to help uplift other writers in the fandom. So, this month, each of the eleven participants will have one of their MCs or OCs highlighted.

We will introduce each MC / OC individually, and once all eleven have been highlighted, a masterlist for the month will be created. We hope you enjoy getting to know all about them!

The sixth MC of the Month is @lovealexhunt's Alex Spencer Hunt.

Learn more about Alex below...

In your own words, tell us what you like most about your MC. 

Alex was the first MC I wrote about in the PB universe. Alex got me writing again. She got me interested in fan fiction again. She brought this whole world into my life. I had lurked in the Choices fandom before, but it wasn’t until I started writing for Alex (and Thomas) that I really stepped out of the shadows to join. I love Alex and Thomas more than I can express. They have my whole heart. They inspired me to take a chance to join a community, to try writing again, and to make new friends. Without them, I probably wouldn’t be here today. What I love most about Alex and Thomas (because they go together) is they saved me and gave me something to aspire toward. The life she created is absolutely beautiful, and I hope that I can be even half as lucky as her! Alex gives me hope. 

Do you feel your MC is like you at all? How are you alike or different?

Alex and I definitely have several similarities. Our biggest similarity is her love of coffee and all things caffeine. Alex sometimes carries 2-3 coffees with her just in case, and I may… also do that… I mean, can you really have too much coffee? No. No, you can not! Alex also loves animals, like I do. She rescued a black lab, Bogart, who is the most precious, goodest boy ever. I also have a black lab mix that I rescued. She believes in leaving the world a better place than she found it, even if it’s by doing small things, like picking up a piece of trash or pushing a shopping cart back. We both enjoy quiet moments at home with family. We also enjoy watching movies snuggled on the couch.

Alex is more outgoing and social than I am. I definitely struggle more with making friends and taking control of situations than she does. I am far more of an overthinker than she is. She can get in her own head, but she also knows how to get out of her own way; I definitely just get stuck in my head sometimes.

What is most important to your MC? What is their motivation in life?

Alex’s family is absolutely the most important thing to her. She loves Thomas, and her whole heart belonged to him until the day she met her twins. Felicity and Vincent are her entire world. She would do anything to protect them and keep them safe. Thomas and Alex decided that they would alternate projects between them so only one of them would work at a time so that they could be present parents. They love their careers, but with the demanding hours on set and the travel anywhere in the world, they never wanted to be apart or have their children raised by nannies, so this was their solution. The twins are their first thought in anything they do. 

What are their biggest pet peeves/dislikes? 

Alex has an irrational fear of frogs (another thing we have in common 🙈), so that is definitely her biggest dislike. 

Some of her pet peeves are paparazzi (especially once the twins are born), bad coffee (it’s the worst), and unrealistic beauty standards. Alex refuses to have her photos highly photoshopped/edited because of the unrealistic beauty standards set by the industry. If a magazine does edit her photos, she always releases the unedited ones to show the world what is real, especially after the twins are born. She hates that mothers are embarrassed by their post-pregnancy bodies. Everyone is different, and everyone is beautiful! 

If your MC could change one thing - anything - what would it be? 

Alex would probably want to save her father. He died when she was 12 of a heart attack. He was in good shape, so it was completely unexpected. However, after years of wishing to change the past, Alex has realized that it is both the good and the bad that help define us. She desperately wished her father could have walked her down the aisle at her wedding, or met Thomas and their children/his grandchildren, but if she saved her father… then she may not have turned to acting as a source of comfort and to explore her feelings and then, she may never have met Thomas, and her world would be less whole without the life they built. So, in short, she wouldn’t change a thing. 

What is your MC’s favorite quote or song? 

Some of Alex’s favorite quotes:

“Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible!” ~ Audrey Hepburn

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ~ Neil Gaiman

“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen.” ~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~ Anne Frank

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh

"I can't stop drinking coffee, I stop drinking coffee, I stop doing the standing and the walking, and the words-putting-into-sentences doing." ~ Lorelai Gilmore (Also any other quote by Lorelai about coffee)

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your MC? 

Hey there, my wonderful fans,

I just wanted to take a moment to send some love and inspiration your way. 

Can you believe this small-town girl ended up on this incredible journey? Being a mom to Felicity and Vincent (and I can't forget Bogart,) wife to the one and only Thomas Hunt, and living my dream as an actress – it's like a whirlwind of amazing! On the outside, it may look perfect, but that doesn't mean it's without its challenges. Every one of us has our own struggles to overcome. 

Remember, life might throw you curveballs from time to time, but that's just a chance to swing for the fences. I've learned that settling is like saying, "Nah, I'm good," to life's adventure. And who would do that? Not me, and I hope not you! Your dreams are just as important as mine! Your best life is out there. If you haven't found it yet, keep searching, keep fighting, and keep believing!

What you are hoping for matters! Your dreams matter. YOU matter! Don't give up on yourself or anything you want. You are a star in your own story. Embrace the challenges as they come, chase your dreams, and always remember that I am cheering you on every step of the way.

Hugs and dreams, 

Alex         

[zhoras-bitch]

Thank you for participating in @choicesfandomappreciation's Spread Kindness event and spreading joy and kindness to those in our fandom. Thank you for making our corner of the world a little brighter! 💛

I hope you enjoy this little token of appreciation.

Oh my god, this is so unexpected and sweet! The moodboard looks absolutely beautiful, and I don't know how, but you actually picked some of my favourite quotes of Aerin's, I swear.

I can't believe you not only hosted this wonderful event, but also went and made these little gifts for everyone who's participated! Thank you so much, you are seriously the sweetest! Not to be dramatic but I'm so touched I don't know what to say.

[lorirwritesfanfic]

Thank you for participating in @choicesfandomappreciation's Spread Kindness event and spreading joy and kindness to those in our fandom. Thank you for making our corner of the world a little brighter! 💛

I hope you enjoy this little token of appreciation.

Dani, this is sooooooo beautiful!

It was great to partake in Choices Spread Kindness once again. I'm always so glad to get your kind asks every week. It's really sweet of you to create this moodboard 😍

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤️

[talasintahan]

Mental health is not a destination but a lifelong journey. Embrace the challenges, celebrate your victories, and remember you are strong enough to overcome whatever comes your way. I hope this week is kind to you. 💛 (PS - drink some water)

thank you dani!! had a pretty okay start to this week and am hoping it continues (:

[petalouda85]

Did you know that you are AMAZING and have so much to offer this world? Because you are! Recognizing and celebrating your worth fosters resilience and confidence. Can you name three to five traits you admire about yourself? (You can share them or keep them to yourself). Take a moment to enjoy and embrace each one. They make you YOU and that is incredible. 💛 (PS - drink some water)

These asks are always so awesome and such a mood booster!

I don't know about 3 traits but 1 I'll never doubt: my creativity.

[storyofmychoices]

Bryce & Olivia ☔️

Okay, I felt bad that you were so kind to my horrible Olivia sketch, so I figured I'd offer you a Bryce x Olivia chibi sketch as thanks! I used a reference for the proportions and pose this time so it's an improvement from the last sketch! 💙

[lovealexhunt]

🖤 Your Mental Health Matters 🖤

You matter. Your health matters. How you feel matters. Don't let anyone make you feel any differently. You are worthy of rest, care, and happiness just as you already are.

[theartoflovingthomashunt]

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever.

—Alfred Tennyson

This incredibly beautiful portrait of Thomas and Alex is by the wonderful ArtbyAinna on Instagram. I can't express how much I love this piece. They are so gorgeous and then BOGART! Bogart is the happiest baby ever and he has my whole heart! These two are my forever OTP and I love them so much! 🐾 💖💕

[All Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer Masterlists] [The Bogart Diaries]

[choicesfandomappreciation]

Just sending the biggest shout out to @oh-so-youre-a-nerd! Thank you so so much for taking my request for Mal and my Blades MC, Daenarya. Your art is absolutely stunning and gorgeous and you are the most generous and lovely person. I can't say thank you enough for making this art for me, but also for all the art you've gifted to others in the fandom. You are such a gem for taking all these requests and making the most stunning portraits! I am obsessed, so I just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for my request, and thanks for making our fandom a brighter place with your art but by being yourself! 💛💛💛

@oh-so-youre-a-nerd

[farizrz]

Here my MC from CoP. About the his little group from, La Veritas, is one of group with 6 members from famous high school, New York High. The founder Shinichi D. Sakomoto, Xander Argento Rose, Amirah Achebe, and Kano Yosikage. And rest members join one by one. The main purpose was to help student who become victim bully. But after the group witness a murder, the group add purpose to solved behind murder and find culprit as main purpose. And sometimes the group get request to find a missing person by Ginovesi agency. Mostly missing students.

The group is still contact each other even all members graduate cus bond between member of group is very high. Specially friendship between Xander and Shinichi as BFF. They friendship begin after both them kick the ass the thief who steal Shinichi's pulse and Xander's bicycle. Shinichi is also call him Xannii cus Xander's old is older then Shinichi's old (only different one). Even Shinichi join the mafia, Xander is worry about him position as mafia but he is still respect Shinichi's decision to join.

@choicesbookclub

[dutifullynuttywitch]

Did you know that you are AMAZING and have so much to offer this world? Because you are! Recognizing and celebrating your worth fosters resilience and confidence. Can you name three to five traits you admire about yourself? (You can share them or keep them to yourself). Take a moment to enjoy and embrace each one. They make you YOU and that is incredible. 💛 (PS - drink some water)

Thank you Dani!!! You are so wonderful!!! Going to get a big glass of water right now. 🤭💛 sending you a great big hug!!