#schemingly

[zeninsama-moved]

menthol aki being compared to both your brother and your dad. what did we do

[priafey]

my new tablet came in \ ^ _ ^ /

[goldfades]

loving the uconn wbb manger fics bestie!! could you do one where she makes tiktoks with the girls?

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐊 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 ─ UCONN WBB MANAGER

౨ৎ ─ summary | water dunk questoons with kk, paige and manager during offseason!

─ word count | 736

─ warnings | light language, lots of teasing (mostly paige and kk), comments being funny af, nothin else

─ taglist | @xocherishxo @iienstein @yazmunson @euphternal @uraesthete @hello-nah817 @wanderlusturous and here's a link to my taglist if anyone would like to join!!

"HEY GUYS, IT'S your favorite trio," KK spoke enthusiastically as she waved dramatically.

"We're doing the water dunk trend and whoever gets the least points gets to buy dinner, yaya!" You explained with a grin as you took a seat in the chair in front of the water bucket, while Paige and KK sit behind you with a devilish smirk.

Paige grips your head as you send her a mock glare. "What's my birthday?"

You scoffed with a laugh. "This is light work, October 20, 2001."

"Damn it," Paige pretended to storm off as KK sends her a side glare.

KK chuckles as Paige dramatically storms off, then leans in closer to you with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "What's my favorite class?"

"It's a trick question, you hate all your classes." You responded slowly as you watched KK's expression carefully. KK scoffeed dramatically as she walked away and sat in your seat.

Paige comes back into frame and then holds KK's head with a small snicker. "Uh... what's my favorite color?"

KK looked alarmed as her eyes widened at the camera, laughing nervously. KK's eyes dart around, trying to come up with an answer on the spot. "Uh... purple? No, wait, pink! No, uh..."

Paige didn't even give her time to process before she dunked her head in the bowl, causing a loud laugh from you as you shook your head.

KK emerges from the water bucket spluttering and laughing, her hair dripping wet as she shoots a playful glare at Paige. "Bro, you're a liar. You're so annoying."

"It's blue, are you dumb?" Paige mumbled as she walked off screen, KK bursts into laughter, shaking her head as she tries to regain her composure.

You walk behind her with a sympathetic smile as you send Paige a glare. "I'll go easy on you, what's my favorite food?"

"Pasta," KK answered quickly with a proud smirk as Paige groans off-camera. KK sends her a cackle as she gets out of the chair, Paige taking her place in front of the the bowl.

KK walked behind her as she rubbed her hands together schemingly, a smirk playing on her lips.KK leans in behind Paige, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "Alright, Paige, let's see how well you know me. What's my favorite artist?"

"As in like... singers?" Paige clarified sending the camera a knowing smirk, as KK smirked. "Easy, Sexy Red."

"Wrong!" She dunked Paige's head roughly in the bowl as you bursted out in laughter, unable to hold it in as you watched Paige emerge from the water, laughing. "It's actually SZA."

"You're a damn liar," Paige glared toward KK as you clenched your stomach in laughter, shaking your head. You walked onto the frame and grabbed Paige's head as she sent you a smirk.

You hummed as you squinted, trying to think of a good question as Paige looked up at you. "Okay, okay. Um, what was my first pet that's still alive?"

KK looked confused as she looked at the camera and mouthed 'the fuck' as Paige laughed. "Easy, it's your chihuahua named Grace, she's like 20 years old."

You laughed out loud as Paige glanced at the camera smugly with a smirk. You let go of her head as she stuck out her tongue at you, KK rolling her eyes as she pushed her out the chair.

"How the heck do you know that, weirdo?" KK sent Paige a smirk she just shrugged. "This is the biggest Y/N fan right here."

Paige sent KK a glare. "I'm not a damn fan, I'm just a good friend."

KK raises an eyebrow, a teasing grin spreading across her face as she glances at the camera. "Sure, sure, whatever helps you sleep at night, Paige."

Paige scoffs, crossing her arms defiantly. "I am not! I just happen to pay attention to my friends, unlike some people."

You sent the girls a glare. "Can you guys stop arguing, you're giving me a headache. Anyway, who won?"

"Oh shit," Paige and KK exchanged looks as they burst out in laughter. "We forgot to keep score."

You groaned dramatically and pushed your head into your hands as Paige and KK kept laughing.

"Anyways guys, let us know who won in the comments cus we're dumb and forgot to keep score," KK gave the camera a thin-lipped smile as Paige kept laughing in the background. "K, bye guys."

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[ghostofhyuck]

His Car isn't Yours

He’s Mark Lee. He’s smart, handsome, a gentleman — everyone’s ideal boyfriend. He’s everything. Oh my god, girls would die to be in your spot. And yet, you felt uneasy as he took you on a date. 

Oh right. You remember. Mark Lee is not him. 

Word count: 2.5k 

Tags: Fluff, angst. Mentions of NCT Dream Members. Mentions of sexual innuendo (just a few!)

Song Inspiration: His Car isn’t Yours by Wendy

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“How about this?” you asked over the video call. It’s almost seven in the evening and you’re still in your bathrobe, raiding your closet while showing it to your best friend. You couldn’t help it. You’re sweating and nervous. 

“Did he mention where he’ll take you?” your best friend Donghyuck said over the phone. 

“It’s a surprise he said, he just said dress pretty — what does he mean by that!?” 

You heard Donghyuck’s hum for a minute. “Okay, ditch the pants and wear a nice dress and sandals.” 

“Thanks, you’re a lifesaver Hyuck,” you said to him before proceeding to find the baby blue summer dress that you rarely wear. It was adorned with white flowers, the skirt being just above your knee and hugging your figure perfectly. 

“Well of course! I couldn’t believe it!” Donghyuck squeals, you can see him jumping in his bed excitingly. “You’re going on a date with Mark, everyone wants him, you know that?”

Your smile faded when you heard your best friend’s comment. As the dress fit onto yours, you couldn’t help but to stare at the mirror. Suddenly, this idea was bad. 

“Yn, don’t tell me you’re having second thoughts,” Donghyuck asked. 

“What?” you only laughed, trying to brush off Donghyuck’s words. “No, of course not! You’re crazy.” 

“Great, because this is the perfect opportunity for you to get over that jerk.”

Right. Donghyuck’s right. It’s time for you to get over him. It’s been a few months since you two broke up. It was a disaster and you remember crying in your best friend’s arms for a few hours until you passed out because you were too dehydrated. Donghyuck cursed him and you swore that that night Donghyuck swore all the curses that he could think of because of your ex-boyfriend.

It took you a while to pick up yourselves. Slumping yourself on your academics and studies just to get over him. But no matter how much you tried, there were nights that you cried and wondered, what went wrong with the two of you? You never attempted to move on from him. You’re still holding onto that small hope that maybe. Maybe. He’ll show up in your footsteps and ask for another chance. 

But he didn’t and instead, Mark Lee somehow waited for you outside the hallways of your building, asking you if you two can go out for some coffee. Schemingly, Donghyuck agreed on your behalf, convincing you that you should just try it. 

It was the first time you smiled in months. Mark was nice. He was easy to converse with, and he’s also good-looking to start with. You two enjoyed the cup of coffee, and it ended up with you asking what was his intention. 

“I thought I was being obvious,” he laughs. A shy smile formed on his lips. “I’ve liked you ever since yn.” 

You remember being caught off-guard with his sudden confession, you don’t know why but you feel your cheeks heating up because of it. Maybe, you were flustered by his sudden confession. You watch as Mark shyly looks away, and you don’t know why but a part of you wants to know where this will end. 

That’s where you are right now. Wearing your baby blue dress, doing some finishing touches on your makeup while you’re waiting for Mark to pick you up. You agreed to have a date with him, and for once, you wanted to not mop around because of your ex-boyfriend. 

“Oh wow, you look gorgeous,” Donghyuck compliments. “Hope you get dicked tonight.”

You laughed as you sprayed your perfume on you, “I’m not planning to.”

“That’s sad of you boo,” Donghyuck sticks out his tongue and as you put on your shoes, you hear Mark’s car parking in front of your place. 

“Fuck, okay I got to go,” you said, grabbing your phone to say goodbye to your friend. 

“Goodluck on your date! Tell me the deets tomorrow!” your best friend said one last time before hanging up. You only smile as you grab some few things and place them in your bag. As you went out of your place, you saw Mark leaning against his car, scrolling through his phone. 

You stop midway, remembering that it was Mark who’s picking you up, and not him. It’s Mark, who’s hair is dyed blonde, leaning against his Honda Civic which is a different model that your ex-boyfriend drives. 

You watch as Mark glances at you and does a double take, he puts his phone on his jean’s pocket as he approaches you with a smile. 

“Wow,” he breathes. “You look so beautiful.”

Right. You remembered. That tonight isn’t about him, it’s about you and Mark and the hopes that you may find someone better than your ex.

“Thank you,” you only said. “You look handsome too.” 

Mark lets out a chuckle, “should we get going?”

You only nod as Mark guides you towards his car, opening the car door for you which makes your heart flutter. The seat was comfortable and the interiors of the car looked interesting. Your eyes scanned the inside and noticed how it’s polished clean. Even the smell is nice and not those heavy air purifiers that pierces through your nostrils. 

Mark enters the car, and his hands trail towards the seat belt, placing yours first before his. 

“I’ll just put the music on shuffle, but if you want, you can connect your phone if you want to play any songs that you want,” he said, pressing play on the car’s stereo. 

“I love this song!” you said, humming along the song. 

Mark only smiles as he watches you dance lightly to the song, he revved the engine and started driving. He taps on the steering wheel as you continue to sing. He finds you cute, enticed by the lyrics of the song and even attempting to hit the high note. 

“Oh by the way, where are we going?” you asked.

“It’s a surprise,” he teased. 

“Any hint at least?” 

Mark hums for a moment, “it's outskirts of the town.”

You became quiet, wondering what he means by outskirts. It’s either on the hills where the grassfield is clean and a perfect place for a picnic. Donghyuck gossips to you that it's supposedly a perfect hideaway for hookups and sex. 

You glanced at Mark for a second and your heart started beating. There’s no way he’s going to bring you there. It’s too early! But a part of you thinks that Mark isn’t that type of guy who wants you for sex, so maybe it’ll be a wholesome picnic. 

Hopefully. 

But as your mind starts to panic, he turns left which is the complete opposite towards the side, your eyes widen. You know where this is going. 

“We’re here!” he said, parking his car in front of the restaurant. As you step outside, you can feel the wind gently sweeping your skirt. You glanced at the sign. It was neon green, blinking due to its weariness. It’s been years since you went here and a sense of nostalgia hit on you. 

“I can’t believe you brought me here,” you said with an amused tone. “I loved this place when I was a kid! I hope they still have their karaoke here.”

“I’m sure it’s still here,” Mark said. “Should we get inside?”

The interiors are still the same as when you were kids. The smell and the vibe, it’s all there! You see the karaoke on the diner’s corner and you can see that it’s still working, just waiting for a patron to drop a coin and pick a song number. 

You and Mark chose the seat on the corner of the restaurant. It has a couch instead of the usual chairs, that’s why it’s more comfortable for both of you. The restaurant wasn’t that crowded with people, but it was still bustling with noises. 

After the waitress wrote down your orders, your eyes couldn’t stop scanning the place. It is a memorable place for you. Your parents always bring you there on your birthdays or whenever you get good grades. You weren’t able to return to the restaurant ever since your parents moved to another country for work. You long forgotten about the restaurant too, that’s why it was a surprise that Mark brought you there. 

“How did you know about this place?” you asked. 

“This has been a popular restaurant ever since I was kid,” Mark explained. “I was craving their chicken and fries that’s why I brought you here.”

You laughed at his explanation but you saw his genuine side about it, “thanks. It’s been a long time since I went here.” 

Mark only smiles. “Well, I’m happy that you loved it.”

As your order arrived, you and Mark downed on the food while at the same time continued your conversation. You two recalled the memories you two had when you were kids. Even listing down the songs you used to sing at the karaoke. Mark was convinced that at some point, when you two were kids, you two met at the restaurant. 

Halfway through the slice of strawberry shortcake that you two ordered. You decided to be bold, standing up and approaching the karaoke. 

“Are you going to sing dear? The songbook is on the side,” the waitress said with a bright smile. 

You gave her a smile, “I hope my favourite song is still here.”

As you pressed the number, you were surprised that Madonna’s Crazy for You is still listed. You placed down the coin and the familiar tune began to fill the air. Applause from the customer began as you sang the lyrics.

You swayed along the song. You watch as the customers stood up and danced along with you. You turned around and saw Mark, smiling at you and even mouthing “wow” making you smirk as you winked at him. You continued to sing, feeling the rhythm, and then a bright idea popped into your mind. 

Slowly, you approached Mark, who at first was embarrassed, but after much convincing from the crowd, he stood up and danced along with you, earning cheers from everyone. As the song ends, you let out a small bow and were about to return to your seat when Mark pulled you. 

“Hey, sing with me on this one?” Mark said. You watch as he pressed some number and as soon as he dropped the coin, your heart shrunk.

You know this song. You know damn well this song. Because this is your song with him. The upbeat song of Starship’s Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now filled the room and you watched as Mark sang the first line. Fuck. He used to sing it with you, because he likes the song so much.

It quickly grasped into your mind that it was Mark who’s you’re singing with, you plastered a smile as you sang along the lyrics. In the eyes of the crowd, you two look like a couple. Two teenagers in love and having the best moment of their life, especially when Mark grabs your hand and twirls you before singing the bridge of the song. 

You managed to finish the song, and the crowd cheered, even shouting “Kiss!” from them. Mark tried to brush it off, and you only let out a bitter chuckle because of the awkward situation. 

After that whole singing session, you and Mark have called it a night. You were in a daze as you two exited the restaurant. You only snapped out of it when Mark held your hand and intertwined his fingers around it. 

“Did I startle you? Sorry,” he was about to let go when you squeezed it lightly.

“No, it’s okay, my energy was just low because of the karaoke,” you explained, smiling at him.

“I had fun,” Mark said with a sincere tone. “I’m really glad that we went there.”

“Well, thank your chicken cravings then,” you teased, making him laugh. 

As you two drive to your place. You two fell into a peaceful silence. You only watched as you passed by around the town. You couldn’t help but to lean on to the car window. 

Tonight was fun. Being with Mark was fun. But as you sit there in silence your heart couldn’t help but to yearn for him. It’s hard. You wanted to cry and to let out all of your emotions. You wanted to blame him, because right now, he’s occupying your mind when it should be Mark who’s sitting next to you. 

And as soon as Mark parks his car in front of your place, you couldn’t help but to stare at your apartment. 

“You okay?” Mark asked. 

That made you glance at him, “me? Of course, why?”

“You seem to be in very deep thoughts earlier,” Mark explained. “Wouldn’t mind telling me what it is?”

Mark is sweet. He was a gentleman, not to mention, a really popular guy in your university. Everyone wants him. Girls are lining up for him and would die to be in your place. And yet, you couldn’t find yourself lucky that he likes you. 

Because Mark is not him. No matter how nice, sweet, and good-looking Mark Lee is. He is not the one you love. And you hoped that this night may change it, but no. He’s still occupying your heart. 

“Listen Mark,” you breathe out. “You're sweet and caring, I had fun tonight but…” 

You don’t know what to say. You don’t want to hurt him, you couldn’t bear to hurt Mark after you two just went out. It felt like a jerk move to do so. 

But a part of you wants to be frank with him too. 

“I just, I don’t think I’m not ready to be in a relationship,” you confessed. “If ever we’ll be together, I wanted to make sure that I can give myself to you but right now —”

“You haven’t moved on from Jeno, haven’t you?”

There it is. Mark mentioned his name and you can feel your heart beating nonstop. God, your ex-boyfriend had you wrapped around his fingers

“I’m sorry,” it was the only thing that you could say. 

“No, it’s okay yn,” Mark chuckles. “It’s my fault too, I pursued you too early.” 

“No, oh my god. It’s just —-” 

“It’s fine yn no worries,” Mark gives you a smile, making you feel more guilty. “But that doesn’t stop me from pursuing you, you know that? I’ll be waiting until you’re ready.” 

You could only let out a small smile, but in a split second you leaned onto him to give him a quick kiss on his cheeks. “Thank you Mark, I enjoyed our date tonight.” 

“I’m glad you did.”

You bid goodnight to Mark. you gave him a smile one last time before going inside your apartment, as soon as you close the door, you couldn’t help but to lean against the door as you hear his car’s engine slowly fade into the background. You can still feel the coldness of the ac, and the scent of the lavender purifier of Mark’s car lingered on you. 

But it felt different. Weird. Unfamiliar because you know that Mark’s car isn’t his. 

Pt. 2 Jeno’s POV see here.

[dangermousie]

He is still jealous of Lady Jin ahahahaa and also hilariously, harmlessly, schemingly selfish and I love that because he's finally allowed to be - no burdens, no universe-protecting, no bloodlessness, just an odd, amused dude giving in to his whims and desires without guilt. He is still him but without all that weight, almost boneless with relaxation and I love it.

And she loves that for him (and honestly glows a little every time she sees him be jealous or petty or anything else super human and super fixated on her.)

I mean, it's a theme:

PS But she is just as possessive of him - she won't let him play the fake suitor to Lady Jin out of jealousy ahahahah

She's having none of it, but he is STILL jealous even though she's doing the "suitor" thing out of her own jealousy, so as not to see him fake flirt with someone else ahahah it's like ouroboros of jealousy.

PPS I just love watching them be happy...

[rdng1230]

some sentences Sunday

tagged by @desert--moonchild

I'm trying my hand at writing sports games so here's a little bit of the saltommy Henren double date to a Roller Derby Bout I'm workin on.

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“So who we rooting for exactly?” Sal shouts over the crowd noise. The DJ is maybe a tad overzealous with the volume of the arena rock. 

Karen smiles schemingly. “Well to be honest we usually root for Varsity Brawlers.” She says, pointing over to the Lakers looking team. “But seeing is we have a pilot in the house. I think we’re gonna have to go with Fight Crew.” Sal takes another look at the Blue team and suddenly feels a little dumb to have not recognized their uniform as looking like Tommy’s flight suit. 

He grins and puts his arm around Karen’s shoulder. “Sounds like a plan!”

[starkittnd93]

Hey horrific realization but in the last loop of your ISAT au we get Hikari absolutely snapping at everyone in some capacity. Or maybe before the final loop he snaps at someone. Probably Kazan. I can see him breaking down after a while and just screaming at Kazan and desperately trying to understand why.

.. *quietly smiles schemingly from behind my notebook* :)

[chaogongoozles]

Headcanons (For Melz specifically)

(rubs hands schemingly) why yes I do in fact have a fun HC/fun fact list for my alien boi

Here's the first 5 on the list!

[imaginedreamwrite]

for today’s ask, I would like to pick, the 9th pic and for pairing can I have mob Jake and his princess ?

There’s something comely about seeing Jake in a thick sweater standing on his parents lawn, that hits you with unnerved joy. You lift your hand and tuck it under your chin while watching him playing with his niece while being undressed for the weather that makes you smile to yourself.

Your relationship is still in the beginning stages, truly when you think of the extent of it, and how you’re not even married yet. You still feel unsure of his commitment despite him proving it to you over and over again, and that’s a point of anxiety for you.

As if he knows, Jake follows you with his eyes from the lawn where he’s at, and his parents porch where you are. As if he knows what’s going on in your head Jake starts to rise to his feet from where he was crouching, only to find himself pushed back down to the snow by your niece.

“What was that for?” Jake laughs, wiping snow from his forehead. “You’re supposed to be on my side-”

“Aunty’s my favourite now.” Hannah stuck her tongue out at Jake and darted away from him before she was caught, traipsing up the steps to hide behind you.

“Oh I see how it is,” Jake’s grin became wicked, schemingly so, “you think you can use my Princess against me.”

“Jake, don’t start something.” You slipped one hand behind your back, holding Hannah out of view. “You’re gonna lose.”

“Lose?” He grew closer, attempting to look past you for Hannah before trying another tactic. “Han, if you let my omega go I’ll buy you a puppy.”

“No you won’t.” Steph warned Jake, giving him as stern a look as she could. “No puppies, not until Hannah’s older.”

“Steph - 1, Jake - 0.” Your remark earned a growl, heated as it was, that made your knees feel weak. Jake knew what he was doing to you, he had every intention of ruining you from a distance.

“Princess,” he crooned seductively, his alpha hindbrain slamming into yours and with every step you felt your willpower becoming weaker, “don’t you wanna be good?”

“I am good.” Your ability to hold out to him was failing, your adept attempt to deny Jake Jensen anything was cratering. “I’m a good omega, that’s a cheap tactic.”

“But it’d be better-”

“Jake Jensen you are not going to pressure your mate into giving in.” Interruption came from his mom, her stern expression a deft blockade that kept Jake from continuing to put pressure on you. “All of you come inside, dinner’s done.”

You turned to thank his mom, that one split moment all he needed to strike. Jake pounced on you like a predator, arms wrapped around you to seal you against his body.

“That’s cheating!” Hannah called as she was being ushered inside by Steph, promising revenge on your behalf.

“I told you I’d get you.” Jake held you against him, one hand resting on the top of your head and the other on the small of your back.

You complained little, resisted none as you slipped your arms around his back. You embraced with full strength, holding each other in peacefulness as he purred in response to you.

“I promise,” Jake’s chest rumbled with every vow, “I am going to be the best alpha for you. I promise.”

[princesslocket]

once I finish THOTS on Senna its all over for Locket (friendship unlocked I'm yeeting her into Locket's teapot)

First thing that came to mind when seeing the part of Senna being yeeted into the teapot (I'm so sorry 😭👌)

Oh ho ho! You know what that means right?! FRIENDSHIP ART COMING YOUR WAY!!!

Also looking forward to your THOTS on Senna eheheheheh rubs hands together schemingly >:3c

[dragonji]

had a real fuckit moment and spent nearly all my hoarded gems on all but a handful of the genes I needed for my Many fandragons I am going to regret following this impulse eventually but for now [rubs hands together schemingly] pretty thematically relevant gene application spree yippeeeee

[seramilla]

I feel as if Odette doesn’t really like dresses, she only wears the, for very very special occasions. Every other fancy or special occasion, you’ll catch her in a stylish suit or a turtle neck with a blazer and some dress pants. Verosika loves it when Odette where’s a suit with an actual dress shirt because she can leave lipstick print on Odette’s neck and it’ll smudge off onto Odette’s dress shirt.

The last time Odette had worn a dress, a lacy little black thing with an open back that stopped about knee level, it had been for one of Verosika's award shows. She'd gone as the pop star's plus-one -- not officially, because they still weren't public. But Verosika could always choose at least one person to share her table, and Odette was usually it.

These events were usually quite posh and extravagant, where everyone fought to show off as much skin as possible, and Odette had felt extremely uncomfortable. Verosika kept telling her the entire night how gorgeous she was -- it hadn't helped. She kept pulling her dress down as it rose up every time she sat, and she'd felt eyes objectifying her throughout the entire ordeal. She didn't know how Verosika dealt with this day in and day out.

This time, Odette had agreed to come along again, on the condition that she be allowed to wear an unassuming pantsuit. A simple set with black slacks, a white button-up dress shirt with a collar underneath, and a light gray jacket. Verosika, as usual, would be decked out to the nines in a voluptuous purple dress that stopped mid-thigh. At least Odette wouldn't have to worry about her own appearance this time -- she'd be too busy looking at Verosika the entire night, she thought to herself, blushing.

But now that she's seen her girlfriend, maybe the outfit she'd chosen is too simple.

"Nonsense," Verosika says, when Odette voices this concern. "Whatever makes you comfortable, babydoll, is fine with me." Then, grinning, she undoes the top button of Odette's dress shirt, until just the top of her cleavage is showing. Smiling warmly into Odette's skin, Verosika kisses Odette's collarbone, and then her neck, leaving two incredibly obvious black lipstick prints where anyone can see.

Verosika does the top button back up, but the lipstick on Odette's neck is still showing. Odette gasps, making a move to wipe it away, until Verosika grabs her hand, and pulls it back down.

"You have to wear this for me, though," Verosika coos, schemingly. "All night." Then, booping her nose, Verosika confirms, " 'Kay?"

Blushing ten shades redder than before, Odette has to fight herself not to put her hand back up to her neck. She swallows heavily, and squeaks out, " 'Kay."

[eclecticelectriceccentric]

yeah sure kayne's nefarious or whatever but have you considered that he giggles schemingly and is so affably nefarious

[cardinal-contest-king]

Gligar Mail!

The Gligar flies through broken window and crashes on the floor. It then looks up at you schemingly. Maybe it'll take the blame...?

[Ruby waves awkwardly at the Gliscor, leaning a bit away from it, while clinging onto his stuffed Dratini with his free arm, and tucking his cast-covered-leg beneath his cape.]

Err... hey there... little fella...

[wondereads]

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The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker (10/10)

This book was absolutely stunning. The characters were amazing, the plot constantly took me by surprise, and the writing is a great blend of readable modern language and the intense style that usually accompanies fantasy. The only critique I have is that I would consider this book more NA than YA considering how dark and viscerally gory it gets. Zilan is an amazing main character; she’s competent without being perfect, she’s ruthless and driven without being completely heartless. Her cousins, Yufei and Wenshu, are particularly interesting, especially concerning their relationship with Zilan and how complicated it is. The love interest is a good balance to Zilan, though I hope to see their relationship develop more. Empress Zetian is a chilling and horrifying villain who is truly a terrifying opponent. The plot was constantly twisting and turning, keeping me on my toes, and while I found some moments a little too fast paced, the overall quality of the story definitely makes me want to keep this at a full 10/10.

Read my full review here

I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway Volumes 1-4 by Sou Inaida (7/10)

I usually don't count manga/manhwa I read since I tend to breeze through them pretty quickly. However, I read and then reread these volumes in the span of like two days, so I figured I'd include them. As someone who's read a lot in this genre, this really caught my attention. These are purely self-indulgent reads. The plot isn't really there, it's mostly just (highly suspect) romance. I do like the main character; she's a lot more serious and focused than a lot of these sorts of protagonists, who tend to lean more towards schemingly evil or happy-go-lucky. She is still, of course, incredibly dense when it comes to love. I do have a favorite love interest (of which there is no shortage). While the romance is obviously the focus of the story, there actually seems to be some pretty interesting worldbuilding/plot things going on in the background, and I'm really interested to see where it leads. I think these books are for a very specific audience, but I thoroughly enjoyed them. (Also the title is misleading, the girls love her too lol)

Islands of Legends by Lisa McMann (7/10)

I really enjoy this series; I think the magic is a lot of fun and I really like the characters and how complex their relationships are, especially for middle grade. However, I had two major issues while reading this book. First was that the plot points in these books are starting to push the believability when it comes to a bunch of fourteen year olds running two separate countries. Especially when it’s established that there are adults with significantly more experience than them just kind of…hanging around. Second, these books are starting to fall into a pattern of deal with issue from last book, discover new island, new island presents a new problem, repeat. The ending looks like it’s shaking things up, but this one wasn’t as good as the last one.

Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang (8/10)

My favorite thing about this book was Sciona. She is so horrendously unlikable, and it makes her character arc all the more satisfying. It’s rare to find main characters who are actually bad people, especially women, and Sciona is a bad person. She’s selfish, she’s bigoted, and she’s callous; I certainly don’t like her, but I love her writing. The plot is interesting but has definitely been done before, and the magic system is unique but sort of convoluted. The worldbuilding isn’t fleshed out enough for the kind of ending Wang tried to do, though I do like the ending especially in terms of Sciona’s ending situation. This was a good book, but Babel by R. F. Kuang does the same thing but much better.

[themidnightcrimson]

Human Psyche thought:

Obviously I have no idea how the story will go- but I’m imagining if a pattern arises, if more and more people around Reader start dying in similar manners and the only excuse she has is that she falls asleep and then there’s suddenly a murder- and the FBI is doing everything they can to link Reader to the murders but they can never find evidence- and Reader just starts spiraling- with so many people pointing at her and the intrusive thoughts Wanda keeps pulling from her she starts to believe it’s possible- I killed those people. Reader is meeting with Wanda again and she’s less responsive, kind of stunned, numb. Wanda tries to provoke her to get a reaction and it works. Reader suddenly lurches for Wanda, backing her against the desk, holding the collar of her suit, their faces inches apart. Reader’s trying to look cold, hard calculated, but Wanda sees the circles under her eyes, the sweat on her face, the tremble in her lip.

“If you think I killed them, you should be pretty scared right now doc…. I could have killed them…. I could kill you…”

And Wanda just had to contain herself from licking her lips or smiling hungrily- because she knows better than everyone just how helpless you are in this situation. A prey threatening her predator.

hmmmmmmmm very very interesting *taps fingers together schemingly* we shall see if your theory is correct, good thinking anon