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Happy Disability Pride Month! Here's your reminder that the Indiana State Library, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides the Talking Book and Braille Library FREE to Indiana residents who can't read standard print due to disability.
They will mail you materials, including braille ereaders, large print and braille books, and specialized audio players. They also have a digital library that you can use on your own device.
You can check them out and apply for services at https://www.in.gov/library/tbbl/!
#disability pride month#talking book and braille library#indiana state library#institute of museum and library services#IMLS#talking book#braille#LCPL recs#indiana#visual disability#physical disability#large print
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âReading is for everyone.â
Here is one of the coolest things I've found stuck in a library book recently! It's a bookmark from the Library of Congress that's in print and also incorporates a message in braille. It's advertising the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Learn more at the NLS website:
ETA: Thanks for all the love for this post!!! Here's a reblogged version which includes some great comments and a very helpful ID!!!
#bookmarks#reading is for everyone#braille#Library of Congress#NLS#Blind and Print Disabled#talking books
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It's Library Card Sign up Month and did you know you can access over 160,000 audiobooks, magazines, and braille books through a convenient mobile app, BARD! Available through the Apple Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bard-mobile/id705229586 - or Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.loc.nls.dtb&hl=en_US&pli=1 (App access is restricted to patrons of the Braille and Talking Book Library)
Sign up for the Braille and Talking Book Library here: https://www.library.ca.gov/btbl/apply/
BTBL patrons please contact your Reader Advisor for assistance with access!
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crazy how much i didnt think my job would ever be that relevant or important but at this point im literally just providing crisis support for extremely overworked er nurses and ppl losing their positions in public service and federally funded programs...
#every day at work another one of my students comes in mid breakdown and is like 'i didnt know what to do so i just came here'#today student of mine staring down the barrel of the prison library they work at getting closed and the talking book and braille library#best case scenario is the libraries are effectively on a funding freeze and everyone gets to keep their jobs#but arent able to purchase any new materials....#worst case scenario mass deletion of digital archives and ebooks and closure of all library branches#which ofc would mean the loss of essentially the only safe dry and warm place u can be during the day if ur unhoused.#and no more books for prisoners outside of low security facilities where you might be permitted like. 1 or 2#hard to picture a more wide scale devastating thing other than like. loss of state funding for healthcare#text
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I waaaaant but even with a grant I'd still have to make about $2k appear out of nowhere. ;_;
#just blind things#I have the bare bones 20 cell version that you can only read on from the state talking book library#and I like it but 20 cells is kind of torturous#and I can't write on it or do anything else with it#braille#love how this kind of thing that's life changing for many of us#is completely out of reach when most of us are denied work#and these are priced with government and employment agencies only in mind instead of consumers#it's so bad people in other countries can't even get access they're just too expensive full stop#ironically people who read braille and have access to things like this have a much higher employment rate#it's a really shit catch 22#I just miss writing dirty fanfic in the dark what can I say XD
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Support your libraries! Do you know how many times I've heard people say "Oh, I didn't know it was this nice in here." the past 3 weeks while early voting was going on upstairs?! Yes, we have a nice building. We have fantastic staff. We have more programs than you can shake a stick at. As the social media person for my library it takes me roughly 3-4 hours to get all our social media posts done for a month and those are just the ones advertising our events.
Go! To! Your! Library!









#library#if i ever don't post this I'm dead#will always repost#Summer reading is coming up#a lot of libraries have summer reading programs for adults#hell the talking book and braille library just opened their summer reading for adults either this year or last#We do so much stuff#SO many programs
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On Friday night, President Trump signed an executive order calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)âthe nationâs only federal agency that provides funds for Americaâs libraries. Americans have loved and relied on public, school, and academic libraries for generations. By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump Administrationâs executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer, including early literacy development, summer reading programs for kids, high-speed internet access, employment assistance for job seekers, braille and talking books for people with visual impairments, and so much more.
What Can You Do?
As library lovers, your voice can make a difference. Hereâs how you can help:
Contact your representatives in Congress and tell them to protect our libraries. Our elected officials need to hear why we value our libraries. Share a story of how your library as helped you, and let them know that federal funding is essential for your library to continue providing the essential services that support our communities. Tell them to protect funding for IMLS!
Show up for your library at library and school board meetings and town halls with your elected officials. Now is the time to raise our voices as loud as we can to protect libraries.
Become a supporter of the American Library Association. Your support helps us advocate on behalf of libraries and library workers everywhere and fight for library funding.
#libraries#museums#us politics#boost#please boost#resistance#resist#action items#ways to help#be a helper#library#support libraries
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a hoax, a bait, a challenge (Ominis Gaunt x fem!reader) Part 2
Disclaimer: mentions of face-sitting, boob-job, horny Ominis, horny reader.
AN: Okay I think I will do one more part. And yes I like making Ominis obsessed with the reader because I like them possessive...
Word Count: 8426
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Ominis Gaunt strode through the library, his wand tapping lightly against the floor with the faint click-click-click that echoed in the quiet room. The sun bathed the far corner in golden light, his preferred spot, where the rays would warm his back as he worked through the labyrinth of notes and textbooks. But as he approached, something felt⌠off.
Someone was sitting in his seat.
He sighed. âSebastian? Why arenât you in class?â he called out, setting his stack of books down with a deliberate thud.
âDidnât feel like it,â Sebastian replied lazily, his mouth half-full of an apple as he flipped through a worn tome.
Ominis ran his fingers over the chair next to him before sitting, exhaling sharply. âWhy am I not surprised?â he muttered, his tone tinged with exasperation. âPlease, keep yourself entertained. I have actual work to do, and Iâd rather not get swept into one of your scandals today.â
âScandal?â Sebastian asked with mock offense. âI donât know what youâre talking about.â
âOf course you donât,â Ominis retorted, already busying himself with his textbook. His wand traced the Braille like enchantments on the page, one hand gliding across the text while the other jotted notes in impeccable handwriting.
For a while, the only sounds were the scratching of quill on parchment and the occasional crunch of Sebastianâs apple. But then, from somewhere behind them came the unmistakable sound of giggling.
Ominis stiffened. âMerlinâs beard, thatâs distracting,â he muttered, his jaw tightening as the laughter grew louder.
Sebastian smirked, leaning back in his chair. âSounds like someone found this monthâs issue of Haughty Witches and Naughty Snitches,â he said, the amusement clear in his voice.
Ominis paused mid-sentence, his brow furrowing. âThe what now?â
âOh, come on,â Sebastian said, sitting upright with sudden enthusiasm. âYou remember the first time we found a copy? Fourth year, I think it was. Or was it third?â
âIâm choosing not to dignify this conversation with a response,â Ominis deadpanned, his focus snapping back to his notes.
âDonât give me that look, Ominis. Itâs a natural part of life,â Sebastian said smugly.
âYes, Sebastian, I agree that sex is a natural part of life,â Ominis replied coolly, âbut a woman performing pull-ups with her-â he hesitated, his face turning pink, â...her assets out is not.â
âShe was doing a challenge! That takes skill, Ominis. Skill and dedication,â Sebastian said, shaking his head at his friend, making his blind friend feel as if he doesnât recognize talent or dedication.
âSpeaking of challenges,â Ominis said, his tone suddenly lighter, âdid you know Iâm currently participating in one myself?â
Sebastian straightened, intrigued. âOh? You? Participating in a challenge?â
âYes. My dear girlfriend bet me that I couldnât keep my hands off her for a week. Naturally, I countered with the same bet. Sheâs convinced Iâll cave first,â Ominis said, the corners of his mouth curling into an amused smile.
Sebastian stared at him for a long moment before placing a solemn hand on his shoulder. âOminis, youâre going to lose.â
Ominis blinked in surprise. âWhat? Thatâs absurd. If anyone has self-control, itâs me. Between the two of usâ â
âStop right there,â Sebastian interrupted, leaning closer with an almost pitying expression. âOminis, do you remember two months ago when she left for three days?â
âWhat does that have to do with anything?â Ominis asked, already growing defensive.
Sebastianâs smirk widened. âYou turned into a bloody menace. You walked straight into a Quidditch match, while it was in progress, just to Accio the Snitch and blow it to bits. Your excuse? âThe first years were making too much noise.ââ
âWell, they wereâ â
âIt was their first win of the season! They had every right to cheer!â
Ominis opened his mouth to retort, but Sebastian wasnât finished.
âAnd letâs not forget the second game of the season. You were all smiles, eating stale popcorn with a pleasant expression because she was sitting right there next to you. Coincidence? I think not.â
âThatâs just basic decency, Sebastian. Good company should always be appreciated,â Ominis said, lifting his chin in defiance.
âSure, sure,â Sebastian said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. âExcept Imelda swears she saw her limping that day, and according to her, youâre quite theâhow did she put itââbig guy.ââ
Ominis froze. His quill stopped mid-dip into the ink, and a scarlet blush crept across his face.
Sebastian grinned wickedly. âFace it, Ominis. Youâre doomed.â
âAnd why is my handsome boyfriend doomed?â Her voice chimed from behind, soft and lilting, but carrying just enough edge to tease. The sound made both boys pause, but it was the warmth of her touch that pulled Ominisâ attention completely. She slipped up beside him, her presence as familiar and comforting as the sunlight streaming through the library windows.
Ominis felt the heat creep up his neck as he turned toward her, his cheeks tinged pink, a rare sight on his typically pale, freckled complexion. Unless of course when they otherwise occupied in their relationship, Ominis never blushed. âMy love, youâre out early,â he said, his voice softer now as he stood and reached for her.
She came to him effortlessly, as if drawn by some magnetic pull. He placed his hands lightly on her waist, her hands sliding up to rest on his neck. The kiss she gave him was quick and light, yet it lingered in his mind like the taste of something sweet.
âYou can thank Garreth for that,â she replied with a small laugh as she slipped into the chair Ominis had already pulled out for her, ever the gentleman.
Sebastian raised a skeptical brow. âBut you werenât even in Potions,â he pointed out, his tone a mix of confusion and amusement.
âTrue,â she admitted, smoothing her robes as she sat. âBut unfortunately for everyone in Divination, thereâs tea, and Garreth Weasley has an endless supply of recipes in that head of his.â
Sebastian chuckled, shaking his head. âOf course he does. That boy would turn a funeral into a brewing experiment.â
As the two chatted, her fingers drifted toward Ominisâ hand resting on the table. It was a habit of hers, one Ominis adored. She would absentmindedly trace the lines of his palm or run her fingertips along his knuckles. Only this time, it was different.
Her fingers found his fingersâthe same two that had been intimately acquainted with her last night. She trailed them with deliberate strokes, her touch feather-light but undeniably intentional.
Ominis froze. His mind betrayed him, conjuring vivid images: her flushed face, her breathless gasps, the way her doe eyes locked with his as she-
âAre you alright, Omi?â she asked sweetly, her hands sliding up to rest on his neck. The coolness of her touch made him jump ever so slightly, jolting him from his thoughts.
Her tone was syrupy, laced with mischief, and he knew- oh, he knew - she was doing this on purpose.
Sebastian, sharp as ever, leaned forward with a wicked grin. âYeah, youâre looking a little⌠flushed, Ominis,â he teased, drawing out the last word.
Ominisâ jaw tightened. âDonât you have somewhere to be, Sebastian?â he bit out, his dead eyes boring into his friend with a sharpness that could cut glass. Even without sight, Ominisâ piercing gaze was enough to make Sebastian straighten, a shiver running down his spine.
âAll right, all right. Donât get your knickers in a twist,Iâm leaving.â Sebastian stood, still chuckling as he grabbed his half-eaten apple and the tome heâd been leafing through. âThough I do need to find Weasley and ask how he pulled that off.â
âCheck the Divination classroom,â she called after him, her tone perfectly pleasant. âHeâs probably still cleaning up the mess.â
âNoted,â Sebastian said with a wink before sauntering off, his laughter echoing faintly as he disappeared among the shelves.
The moment he was out of earshot, she turned back to Ominis, her movements quick and deliberate. The soft strands of her hair brushed against his cheek as she did, sending a shiver down his spine.
âSo,â she said, her voice low and teasing as her smirk spread wide. âWhy are you doomed, Ominis?â
He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose in defeat. âI was hoping you hadnât heard that part.â
âOh, but I did,â she purred, leaning closer, her eyes gleaming with mischief. âAnd I want to know everything.â
âSebastian thought the challenge assuming,â Ominis spoke truthfully as he began gathering his books and quills.Â
âHe thinks that I donât have the capacity to regulate my emotions withoutâŚâ his word halted as his actions did so ârelease.â
Ominisâ voice was smooth, steady, and entirely too composed. It caught his girlfriend off guard, especially since she was expecting the usual hint of rosy embarrassment to bloom on his pale, freckled cheeks. Normally, the mere whisper of anything remotely intimate, specifically involving him, was enough to send his carefully curated poise toppling faster than a tipsy Prewett on a broomstick.
This time, however, there was no such reaction. Instead, Ominis spoke with a calmness that unsettled her, as if he had mastered some secret she wasnât privy to.
Her eyes flicked up to his face, searching for any trace of the usual pink hue or flustered demeanor, but all she found was his characteristic serene expression. She hesitated, suddenly unsure how to respond. âOh,â she mumbled, her voice quieter than she intended, as she clutched his notes close to her chest. Basically embracing it to herself.
Ominis suppressed the smirk threatening to creep onto his face, savoring her rare moment of uncertainty. He didnât press, letting the silence stretch just long enough to leave her wondering before he reached for his heavier books.
As they rounded a corner, their sides brushed together in that effortless way they always did when walking side by side. Ominis leaned just slightly closer, his movements subtle, as though the proximity were accidental. But it wasnât.
His nose caught a whiff of her familiar scent; something soft and warm, with a hint of lavender. He breathed in a little deeper, savoring the way it wrapped around him, filling his lungs like a comforting charm. The corners of his lips twitched upward.
He loved her. Every little thing about her, from her laugh to the way she fit so perfectly beside him. And while he didnât mind losing their playful wager it didnât stop him from relishing moments like this. Moments where he could get the upper hand, even if only for a second.
âSebastian,â he began, his tone light and conversational, âis wrong about most things. This time is no different.â
The casual dismissal caught her attention, and she glanced up at him with a raised brow, only to find his expression completely neutral. His delivery was so nonchalant it was impossible to tell if he meant the words or if he was simply trying to get under her skin.
Before she could form a response, Ominis tapped his wand, sending the library door swinging open with a practiced ease. He stepped aside, gesturing subtly for her to go first.
âAfter you, my love,â he said, his voice dipping just slightly into a warmer tone that sent a shiver down her spine. It was her who was now basically turning red.
Her steps faltered briefly as she passed through the doorway, her mind racing to decipher whether he was teasing her, challenging her, or simply enjoying her confusion. She turned her head to glance back at him, and though his unseeing eyes remained forward, the faintest smirk played at his lips.
She couldnât shake the feeling that Ominis was toying with her. It was subtle, in the way he spoke and carried himself, but she knew him well enough to notice. Her thoughts drifted briefly to the time she had confessed something⌠unexpected.
She had told him outright that his gentlemanly nature turned her on more effectively than a Lumos charm lit up a pitch-black corridor. The shock on his face had been priceless. âThese are the bare minimum,â he had said, looking genuinely baffled by her declaration. Sheâd replied in her own wayâby dropping to her knees and showing him just how much she appreciated his âbare minimum.â That memory still lingered, vivid and unshakable.
Before she could get lost in those thoughts, she cleared her throat, the flush rising in her cheeks betraying her composure.
âAre you all right?â Ominis asked, his voice warm and amused. He didnât need to see her to know exactly why she sounded so flustered.
âSomething in my throat,â she muttered, hoping he wouldnât press further.
Ominis chuckled softly but didnât comment, choosing instead to savor her bashful tone. He loved these moments, where her sharp wit gave way to sweet timidity.
As they reached the doors leading outside, Ominis suddenly turned the other way, heading toward the familiar path leading to the Slytherin dorms.
âOmi,â she called after him, quickening her pace to catch up. âLunch is this way.â
âYes, love, I know,â he replied calmly, his wand tapping lightly against the stone floor. âBut I thought itâd be wise to drop off my supplies before dinner.â
She caught up, falling into step beside him. âAnd?â she pressed, sensing there was more to his diversion.
âAnd,â he added, a faint blush dusting his pale cheeks, âI have a gift for you.â His tone softened, and his unseeing eyes seemed to gleam with something that made her heart flutter.
Her curiosity ignited instantly. âWhat is it?â she asked without hesitation.
Ominis laughed at her eagerness, the sound light and genuine. âYouâre impatient as ever.â
âIâm just a curious girl,â she mumbled, a slight pout forming on her lips as they continued toward the dorms.
And then the questions began. âIs it white?â she asked, tilting her head in thought.
âI wouldnât know,â Ominis replied smoothly, his voice tinged with sarcasm.
âOh, right,â she muttered with a grin. âYouâre more blind than first years helping Garreth brew potions in exchange for those god-awful crude magazines.â
Ominis chuckled, shaking his head. âA generous comparison, but I like to think Iâm slightly more competent than they are.â
She giggled, but her curiosity wouldnât let up. âCan you touch it?â
Ominis gave her a look before he raised an eyebrow âLike most gifts i give, yes you can.â he spoke softly trying not to showcase his notorious Gaunt annoyance at stupidity.
If Sebastian had been the one to ask such an absurd question, Ominis knew exactly how heâd respond.
âSebastian,â heâd say in his most exasperated tone, âsometimes when you speak, you force me to believe that you fell off your broomstick and hit your head on every branch of the Whomping Willow.â
His girlfriend couldnât help but giggle at the thought. âI guess that was quite the âSebastian question,ââ she quipped, clearly amused by her own joke.
âYou guessed correctly,â Ominis replied with a chuckle, shaking his head as he imagined Sebastianâs affronted face. The conversation dissolved into soft laughter, and for a time, their walk fell into a comfortable silence, punctuated only by the quiet hum of her voice.
It was a tune Ominis recognizedâa jaunty melody she must have picked up from one of the castleâs many eccentric portraits. Specifically, a portrait named Salamander.
Salamander was a younger-looking wizard, forever captured in the prime of his life, whose painting hung in a hallway near the Astronomy Tower. Despite his best efforts to rise above petty feelings like jealousy, Ominis couldnât stop the irritation bubbling up at the sound of that blasted tune.
âMind changing the tune, love?â he asked as they rounded another corner, keeping his voice calm and even.
âSorry, Omi,â she said, her tone light and unbothered. âI was just talking to Mander about constellations and how stars change over the centuries. We had quite the conversation. At first, he thought it was because the Earth is flat, but I explained why thatâs not true.â
Her voice carried on, animated and carefree, as if she didnât notice Ominis stiffening slightly beside her.
He wasnât hearing anything after the word Mander. Mander. Sheâd given him a nickname.
His jaw tightened. Nicknames were a rare and precious thing, and the only two men privileged enough to have them were Ominis Gaunt himself and Sebastian Sallow. And now now this Salamander had joined their exclusive club? His thick brows twitched as her cheerful recounting of her conversation went on and on and on about that irritating portrait.
âHe sounds absolutely delightful,â Ominis said finally, his tone tight as he worked to keep his jealousy at bay. âThough I suspect he mustâve been dropped as an infantâseveral times, at least.â
She didnât catch the bite in his words. Instead, she smiled, trotting a little faster to keep up with his suddenly longer strides. âOh, heâs wonderful, Omi. And heâs a poet!â she added with a bright enthusiasm that only made the knot in his chest tighten.
âHe wrote me a poem about how my eyes remind him of the stars,â she said, her voice dreamy. âIt was soooo beautiful. I wish I could remember it word for word.â
Ominisâ grip on his wand tightened imperceptibly, and his jaw clenched so hard he thought it might crack. Of course this Mander had written her a poem. Of course, it had been about her eyes. He was a painting, for Merlinâs sake, an inanimate object! Yet here he was, swooping in with flowery words and lofty metaphors.
âHow⌠poetic of him,â Ominis managed to say, his voice strained as his long strides carried them faster toward the dorms.
She glanced up at him, her brow furrowing slightly. âYouâre walking so fast, are you all right?â
âPerfectly fine,â he replied curtly. âJust eager to get back.â
Her confusion melted into a soft smile as she caught up to him, slipping her arms into the crevice of his elbow. âYouâre adorable when youâre in a hurry, you know that?â
Ominis faltered slightly at her words, his tense expression softening. He exhaled, his lips twitching upward into a small, reluctant smile. His strides now matching her pace.
âAdorable, am I?â he asked, his tone lighter now.
âAbsolutely,â she teased, squeezing his hand. âThough I still think Mander would have something to say about it.â
His smile froze. Mander again.
Ominis swore that painting would be moved to the darkest, most forgotten hallway in Hogwarts before the week was out.
Before Ominis could fully plot where Salamanderâs portrait would meet its unfortunate relocation, Leander Prewettâs voice rang out, startling both of them.
âOi! What are the lovebirds up to?â Leander called, swaggering over with a smirk as he glanced between them.
She turned toward him, blinking in surprise. âLeander,â she greeted, her tone curious. âWhat do you want?â
âNothing much,â he said, eyeing them with a grin. âJust wondering if you two are up to anything interesting.â
âOh, you know,â she said breezily, her lips twitching into a mischievous grin. âJust making Ominis jealous of Salamander.â
Ominis stopped dead in his tracks, his expression shifting from mild annoyance to full-blown betrayal. His pale freckled face twisted into a scowl that screamed, How dare you.
Leander frowned, clearly baffled. âThe painting?â he asked, his brow furrowing as he tried to connect the dots.
âExactly,â she replied, giving a small, conspiratorial nod.
Meanwhile, Ominisâ frustration simmered just below the surface. âCan we help you, Prewett?â he snapped, his tone sharp and utterly devoid of patience.
âOh, not you, Gaunt,â Leander said dismissively, waving a hand as though Ominis wasnât even there. âI need your girlfriend.â
Ominisâ grip on his wand tightened, but before he could respond, Leander reached into his robe and produced a neatly wrapped package. It was wrapped in black, silk-like paper and topped with a bright yellow bow.
She raised an eyebrow, intrigued, and took the package from him. âWhoâs this for?â she asked, turning it over in her hands before noticing the name written in tidy handwriting. âImelda?â
âOf course,â Leander said, puffing his chest out slightly as if proud of himself.
Her lips twitched, and she leaned in closer to inspect the gift. âOh, Poppyâs going to have a field day with this,â she murmured under her breath, more to herself than anyone else.
âWhat was that?â Leander asked, leaning forward, his confusion deepening.
âNothing,â she said smoothly, slipping the package into the deep, enchanted pocket of her robe with a quick flick of her wand. âIâll give it to her when I see her.â
âThanks,â Leander said with a satisfied nod. âAnd make sure to tell her itâs from her secret admirer, yeah?â With that, he turned on his heel and sauntered off, clearly proud of his efforts.
As soon as he was out of earshot, her face split into a wide grin, her mind already racing with the chaos this would undoubtedly cause.
Ominis, still by her side, tilted his head toward her. âWhatâs the smirk for, love?â he asked, his tone curious as he guided them back toward the path leading to the dungeons.
âOh, nothing,â she said, though her voice was laced with amusement. âJust thinking about how karma works.â
Ominis arched a brow but didnât press further. They walked in companionable silence, their steps muffled as they moved through the shadowy halls. The air grew cooler as they descended, and the torchlight flickered faintly against the stone walls.
She glanced around, noticing the path they were taking. Her grin widened when she realized he was sneaking her into his room. Ominis was weaving through the less-traveled corridors to avoid detection, leading her deeper into Slytherin territory.
âOminis,â she whispered, her tone playful, âare you sneaking me into the boys-only dormitory?â
Ominis smirked, a rare, devilish gleam lighting up his pale features. âPerhaps,â he replied smoothly, his voice low and teasing. âWe could not go, if you wish to not receive your present?â
She laughed, her voice soft and melodic, and slipped her hand into his. âOkay, okay Iâll bite,â she said, squeezing his hand gently as they disappeared into the shadows.
The light echoes of their footsteps became a comforting sound in the abandoned hallway, the tune she hummed now was one from a candy from honey dukes. Ominis forgot the name of the candy but he knew exactly how it tasted in her mouth.
As they ascended up towards the dorm and made some quick and swift turns at the corner. The pair finally at ease as they entered Ominis and Sebastians shared dormitories.Â
âGo sit on my bed love, I will come back with the gift.â Ominis said as he set his study books on his study table before heading towards his closet. Opening it his suits and robes are all hanging. All looked pristine.
HIs girlfriend was seated on his bed as she observed his figure. The light from the lantern nearby illuminates his feature in a glow that mimicked the setting rays of sunshine. His pale skin and platinum hair looked ethereal. His features are so soft and delicate.Â
âHere it is,â he said as he picked up a neatly folded stack of clothes.Â
âWhat is Omi? What did you get me?â His girlfriend asked, now more excited than ever.
He chuckled at her enthusiasm, knowing very well that he really should just give him the gift than making her wait.
As her hands held on to the delicate and soft fabric of silk her eyes widened.
âThis is lingerie, Ominis!â She said as she looked at him.
âYes it is my love, keen observation.â Ominis spoke as his eyes had a flutter of tease and amusement in it.
âWell Ominis I am unsure if you heard me correctly yesterday but yo-â Before she could reiterate the rules of the challenge Ominis interrupted.
âThere is no rule against gift giving.â He said softly as he sat on his study chair. His mind materialises the image of the girl looking at him rather than the lingerie in her hand.
â..I suppose.â She mumbled as she felt the fabric slip and soothe her fingers with its coolness.
âWhat color is it my love?â Ominis asked.
âItâs black.â She said with a smile on her face as she appreciated the intricate lace and all.
âI figured it since it smelt of ink and lavender. That's why I bought it, it reminded me of you.â He said with a slight pink on his face.
An idea streamed its way inside his girlfriend's head.
âHmm.. itâll be a shame for me to wait a whole week before I could wear such a thoughtful gift.â She said teasingly.
Ominis raised an eyebrow before asking âWhat are you getting at love?â
âI think I would like to wear this now, Omi be a dear and turn around would you please?â she asked with a smile.
âI believe that is a violation of the rules you set upon us.â He said feeling as if his gifts may have backfired.
âThere was nothing about getting naked in each other's proximity.â She said softly as she came closer to where he was seated.
She placed her hands on his thighs, as she kissed his lips softly. The intimate action was welcomed. Her lips captured him in a slow kiss as if to say thank you.
âThank you for the gift Omi,â she whispered in her ears before she kissed it.
Ominis just kept turning red. His body felt hot and his mind felt fuzzy.
What was he thinking? He brought the hottest girl he knows into his dorms, to give her lingerie as a gift all the while he is participating in a challenge with said girl of celibacy for a week.
He practically dug himself the hole for him to lie in.
âTurn around Omi,â she said in a voice feigning annoyance. As she walked over to the bed, her back to the boy behind her, she began to undress.
Her rob was the first to hit the ground below her, then her tie, then her white shirt. And Ominis felt his heart skip a beat as she came into her mind. Now clad in her skirt, socks and shoes but her back was naked. His little minx of a girlfriend forgot her bra. Then came time to take off her skirt and Ominis couldnât help but hold his breath. He felt the familiar rush of blood through his body, the familiar knot in his throat, and the knowing heat that brewed in his stomach.Â
He was getting aroused.Â
âYou know I was scared that I would be late for breakfast, so I just didnât wear my knickers or my bra.â She said casually as she took off her skirt. Bending over a bit. The image of her supple skin glistening in the light came into view and Ominis finally realized what he was challenging himself to not do for a week.
He basically challenged himself to not caress her soft meaty thighs as he buried - no he canât. He can't reminisce about what he canât do, because then he will do it. Yes he had great restraint in the outside world but this was his dormitory for heaven's sake. He is sure that he has tainted this room more than Sebastian, and that is a fact.
Another image invaded Ominisâ mindâ his girlfriend standing before his mirror, adorned in the black silk panties that clung a little snug to her hips, the delicate lace tracing patterns against her soft skin. She reached behind her, fingers expertly hooking her bra into place, completely unaware of the absolute torment she was putting him through. Her ponytail had come undone, and now her hair cascaded over her shoulders, teasing him further as it brushed against the swell of her chest.
âThis looks so cute!â she gushed, turning from side to side to admire herself in the mirror.
Ominisâ chest felt tight. His mind had short-circuited. He was staringâ gaping, reallyâ his cheeks flaming red as his body grew unbearably warm.
This was supposed to be her latest attempt to seduce him, a move in their ongoing game to see who would cave first. But she had gotten completely sidetracked, too busy admiring the gift to remember her mission.
"Isn't it, Omi?" she asked, spinning toward him with genuine excitement.
He barely managed a reply. âYe-yeah,â he croaked, stepping forward until he was right behind her. She was still admiring the way the silk hugged her when he lightly placed his hands on her hips.
In an instant, she turned and pressed soft, giddy kisses to his lips.
âThank you! Thank you! Thank you!â she murmured between each peck, her warmth sinking into him, her scent, mallowsweet and vanilla, wrapping around him like a spell.
It was too much.
The familiar weight settled low in his abdomen, his body betraying him in a matter of seconds. His cock pressed insistently against the fabric of his robe, a physical reminder of just how little control he had when it came to her.
And the worst part? It had taken nothing for her to unravel him. She could have been wearing a jesterâs costume, and he still would have felt the same. Because it wasnât about the silk, or the lace, or the way it clung to her curves.
It was her.
Her laugh. Her scent. The way she felt. The way she felt about him.
And Merlin, was he a mess for her.
âAre you okay, Omi?â she asked, blinking up at him before following his gaze down.
Her lips parted, and a slow, mischievous smile crept onto her face. âOh⌠does someone need help?â she teased, voice dipping into a knowing lilt.
Ominis froze. His grip on her hips tightened ever so slightly, his throat dry as he struggled to maintain some semblance of composure.
"That's j-just a normal reaction," he muttered, his voice low, warm against the side of her face.
A shiver coursed through her, her skin erupting in goosebumps at the sound of his voice. She swallowed hard, but it was too lateâ her body had already responded before her brain could catch up.
She let out a soft, broken whimper.
And suddenly, the dam broke.
Ominis pulled her flush against him, his mouth crashing onto hers with a desperation that left them both breathless. His hands were in her hair, on her waist, on her, kneading, feeling, memorizing the way she melted into him. Her hands were just as eager, slipping beneath his robes, pulling at his clothes with a feverish need to feel him.
"I told you, Imelda, I donât- WOAH!"
Sebastianâs voice cut through the haze like a blade.
They froze.
Ominis turned so fast he nearly knocked her over, planting himself in front of his barely-dressed girlfriend as Sebastian and Imelda stood in the doorway, both looking thoroughly entertained.
From behind him, she let out a tiny squeak, grabbing onto Ominis' robe as she gladly hid behind his taller frame.
Sebastianâs smirk stretched across his face as he crossed his arms. "Well, well, well. Looks like itâs time for you to pay up, Reyes."
Imelda groaned, already pulling out a small satchel of gold. "I had more faith in you, Ms. Hero of Hogwarts," she grumbled.
"Wait!" she called from behind Ominis, making both intruders pause.
"What?" Imelda asked, clearly irritated.
"You didnât lose, Imelda. We didnât do anything besides some light making out," she said matter-of-factly before nudging Ominis. "Right, Omi?"
Ominis blinked, his mind still racing, his body still aching. But he forced himself to nod, his face burning. "Sheâs correct."
Sebastian sighed dramatically. "Fine." But his smirk didnât waver.
She took the opportunity to grab her robe and wrap it around herself before stepping forward. "Why are you two even here?" she asked, pulling the fabric tightly around her as she stood next to Ominis.
"Sebastian said he didnât have my Potions book-"
"Which I donât!" Sebastian cut in quickly.
"Which he clearly does," Imelda deadpanned, as she picked up her book from the study table in front of them.
Ominis pinched the bridge of his nose. "As joyous as this reunion is, may I suggest you both leave so we can become a bit more⌠decent?"
He was amazed his voice didnât waver.
"Five minutes," Imelda said before dragging a still-grinning Sebastian out with her.
The door shut. Silence fell.
"SooooâŚ" she started, pulling off her robe as she knelt to gather her discarded clothes.
Ominis swallowed hard. "Yeah."
She stood, slipping into her uniform with swift, practiced movements, casting a few quick spells to smooth out the wrinkles. Ominis did the same, knowing full well sheâd fix his uniform properly in just a moment.
As expected, she turned to him, smoothing down his collar with gentle fingers. "I guess I really shouldnât be worried."
Ominis raised an eyebrow. "Worried? About what?"
Her lips curled into a smirk. "About losing."
Ominis let out a soft chuckle before settling his hands on her hips, pulling her just a little closer. "I made a miscalculated decision," he murmured. "One that will not repeat going forward, my love."
And before she could respond, he tilted her chin up, brushing his lips over hers. His tongue traced the bottom of her lip before he pulled awayâ just a little tease, a taste of what was to come.
Her breath hitched, but she laughed, threading her fingers through his. "I really adore the gift, Ominis. I think Iâll wear it when Iâm getting my way with you."
His grip on her hand tightened. "Youâre a menace."
She giggled, tugging him toward the door. "And you love it."
Imelda and Sebastian leaned casually against the stone wall outside Ominisâ dorm, waiting. As soon as the couple emerged, Sebastianâs smirk deepened.
âSo,â Imelda began, falling into step beside them as they made their way toward the quad. âAre you two planning to spend your nights in the Room of Requirement this week?â
Ominis frowned. âWhat for?â
Sebastian snorted, already knowing where this was going.
Imelda rolled her eyes. âYour lovely girlfriend explained the full terms of the bet, Gaunt. No wanking your willy, no flicking your beanâ so wouldnât it only be fair to spend the nights together as well? I mean, itâs not like you two havenât done it before.â
Ominis opened his mouth, then promptly shut it.
She had a point.
His girlfriend hummed in thought before glancing up at him, amusement flickering in her eyes. âThat does seem fair, doesnât it, Omi?â
A pause. Then, begrudgingly, he sighed. âFine.â
So it was settled.
Tuesday came and went without incident.
They both remained on their best behavior, though that wasnât to say the tension wasnât there; because it was.
Normally, Tuesday nights in the Room of Requirement were spent brewing potions, tending to plants, andâ more often than notâ tangled up in each otherâs arms before bed. But not this time. Not with the bet hanging over them.
So instead of their usual routine, she sat behind him, fingers kneading into his back, working out the tension he refused to acknowledge.
Ominis knew she was up to something.
The moment she offered a massage, he had braced himself for torture - a slow, teasing descent into madness. But that wasnât what happened.
There was no deliberate shift in her weight to press against him, no featherlight touches skimming too low, no sultry whispers against his ear.
Just her hands. Just steady, firm movements that should have lulled him into a state of relaxation.
And yet, he was more tense than before.
His muscles were coiled tight, his body on high alert, because none of this made sense.
She was supposed to tease him. Tempt him. Drive him over the edge until he cracked under pressure. Thatâs what he had prepared for.
Instead, she had done nothing.
Just as the unease was beginning to get to him, her hands stilled.
âIâm tired,â she murmured, shifting beside him onto her side. âI think Iâll stop here.â
He tensed further, waiting for the catch. But there wasnât one.
She yawned, stretching languidly before curling up comfortably against the open space beside him.
âGoodnight, Omi.â
Her voice was sweet, too sweet, and when he turned his head toward her, he could practically hear the smirk in her tone.
Ominis lay rigid, mind spinning.
This was a trap.
It had to be.
But as the minutes stretched on, her breathing evened out, soft and steady. She had actually fallen asleep.
What the hell was she playing at?
She knew him too well.
She knew that if she had teased him, he would have resisted, fought back just as hard. But this? This was calculated.
Keeping him on edge. Keeping him confused.
And Merlin help him; it was working.
At some point during the night, Ominis succumbed to sleep. His body had finally relaxed, muscles no longer wound tight with tension. And when he woke, he felt, strangely, well-rested.
Except⌠something was off.
The warmth beside him had shifted. Her body had gravitated closer in sleep, her presence so familiar now that he could feel it even without touching her. He reached for his wand instinctively, letting the vibrations fill in the image his sight could not provide.
And Merlin, was it a sight.
Her hair spilled across the pillow like spilled ink, a chaotic mess around her peaceful face. Her lips were slightly parted, a faint line of drool escaping the corner of her mouth, completely unbothered in her slumber.
His mind drifted lower, tracing the delicate silk of her nightdress, short, because she preferred it that way. The thin straps had slipped from her shoulders, and with them, the fabric had shiftedâ too much.
His breath hitched.
One perfect breast had spilled free, soft, inviting, rising and falling with every slow breath she took.
Ominis clenched his jaw, swallowing against the immediate heat rushing through his body. But it was too late; his cock had already responded, painfully stiff, throbbing against the constraint of his underwear.
A low groan slipped from his lips as he felt the unmistakable dampness of precum leaking from the tip.
This was unfair.
She had done nothing, and yet here he wasâ wrecked.
-
Ominis stood abruptly, grabbing a fresh towel before making his way to the bathroom, his body aching for relief. The moment the door shut behind him, he let out a sharp breath, pressing his palms against the cool porcelain sink.
This was hell.
It wasnât unusual for him to wake before herâ she always slept longer, comforted by the familiar sounds of his morning routine. But today? Today, he needed to get away before he did something reckless.
He turned the knobs, letting cold water cascade over his overheated skin. The shock of it sent a shiver through him, pressing him back against the chilled stone wall. His cock was still hard, still leaking, and he hated how easy it was for her to do this to him.
Even now, his mind betrayed him.
The boat house.
Her.
The way she had pressed her tits together, slick and warm, dragging him between them before wrapping her lips around him. The way she whimpered, the way her tongue hadâ
Fuck.
Ominis' jaw clenched. His hips had jerked involuntarily, searching for the pleasure he refused to grant himself.
He gritted his teeth.
No.
Not here. Not like this.
The pressure in his abdomen coiled tighter, a slow, agonizing burn. He needed moreâbut he wasnât going to lose.
He quickly turned the water from cold to warm, hoping to reset his thoughts.
It didnât work.
Because now, the warmth reminded him of her, of the way her body pressed against his, the softness of her skin, the heat pooling between her thighs as she whimpered against him.
Ominis groaned, gripping his aching length for just a moment before yanking his hand away.
Am I really this weak?
Do I have no resolve?
Precum dripped onto the tile, and he sucked in a sharp breath.
This was supposed to be his damn solace.
Disgusted with himself, he shut off the water, stepping out of the shower still hard, still frustrated beyond belief. He wrapped the towel around his waist, gripping it tighter than necessary, willing himself to calm down.
And thenâ she walked in.
Yawning as she stretched, her silk nightdress hitching up just enough to reveal the soft underside of her ass.
Ominis nearly whimpered.
Instead, he swallowed his groan, his fingers twitching at his sides as she moved past him.
Completely. Unbothered.
This was unfair.
She grabbed her toothbrush and handed it to him with a small smile. âGood morning, Omi.â
He forced himself to take it, shoving it into his mouth before he could say something pathetic.
She started brushing her teeth, her voice muffled through the bristles. âYou donât take hot showers. What changed today?â
His grip on the sink tightened. âNothing.â
Liar.
His wand was in his pocket, and despite himself, he couldnât stop it from registering the details of the room; the way her breasts bounced as she brushed, the way her thighs pressed together slightly as she leaned over to spitâ
Salazar, have mercy.
âWhatever you say, Omi.â She moved to wash her face, her voice still deep with grogginess, completely unaware of how utterly undone he was.
Or maybeâŚ
Maybe she knew exactly what she was doing.
When she stood straight again, water dripping down her neck, he was certainâ
He needed to put his mouth on her.
But she didnât give him the chance.
âIâm going to take a shower-â She paused, hesitating. He could hear the shift in her tone, could practically feel her catching herself before saying something dangerous.
He exhaled slowly.
She had almost invited him in.
Instead, she cleared her throat. âNever mind. Will you wait for me before breakfast?â
Ominis shut his eyes for a moment before replying, "Yes."
She disappeared into the shower, leaving him half-naked, painfully hard, and more frustrated than ever.
He stomped back into the room, dragging his robes on with more force than necessary.
The door opened again, and he heard it-Â
The rustle of fabric. The soft zip of her skirt. The quiet snap of buttons being fastened.
And then⌠nothing.
Ominis turned slightly, waiting.
She always teased him when getting dressed. She always made a show of slipping into her uniform, always brushed against him in passing.
But today?
Nothing.
When she finally emerged, she was fully dressedâplaid skirt, vest, tie neatly knotted, socks pulled perfectly into place.
And Ominis?
Ominis felt betrayed.
Where was the game? Where was the seduction?
She sat at her vanity, combing through her hair as if nothing was out of the ordinary.
His mind raced.
Why isnât she teasing me?
What is her play?
Isnât she frustrated?
She hummed in thought, posing with different hairstyles before glancing at him. "Do you think I should leave my hair down today?"
Ominis barely processed the question.
When he didnât answer, she huffed. âOmi, I want your opinion.â
He let out a slow, measured breath, gripping the edge of the bed. "Whatever makes you happy, my love."
She rolled her eyes. "Thatâs not an answer."
Neither was hers.
She was dodging the game, changing the rules, and it was driving him insane.
She finished combing her hair, and thenâ
The scent of mallowsweet filled the air.
Her perfume.
The last step of her routine.
Ominis sat stiffly, his cock still aching beneath his trousers. His body was begging for relief, and all she had done was get dressed.
She hadnât flirted.
She hadnât touched him.
She hadnât even tried to seduce him.
And yet, she was winning.
His grip on the bed tightened.
He didnât know what her plan was.
But he was starting to realize one very important thing,
He might actually lose this bet.
----
She liked to think she was winning. That her calculated restraint was driving Ominis mad with frustration.
But the truth?
She was suffering just as much.
She missed everything; the weight of him pressed against her, the slow grind of his hips, the way he groaned so sweetly whenever she had him in her mouth. Ominis was addictive, a drug she could never get enough of, and now? Now she was deprived.
Her body knew it.
During class, she was restless, her legs bouncing beneath the desk, fingers twitching against the parchment as she forced herself to focus. But it was impossible. The minutes dragged, each second more unbearable than the last, because all she wanted, all she needed, was to find Ominis and kiss him.
Just a kiss.
Something small, something innocent.
But still intimacy.
By midday, she was desperate, anticipation coiling in her stomach as she made her way to lunch. She could almost see it; Ominis waiting for her at their usual spot, his head tilted slightly toward the sound of her approach, a soft smirk playing at his lips.
But then a note arrived.
Ominis had sent word that heâd be spending the afternoon helping Sebastian and Anne with Potions. He wouldnât be meeting her for lunch.
Her stomach dropped.
The devastation was instant, a wave of disappointment crashing over her so strongly that she froze in place. She knew where theyâd be; the library, but she couldnât just show up. That would be desperate.
So instead, she forced herself to stay away.
She tried not to think about him.
Tried not to think about the ache between her thighs, the way her body responded just from missing him.
But it was impossible.
Because she felt it with every step she took; the warmth slicking her inner thighs, the way her body wept for him, not from need or stimulation but from something deeper, something worse.
I miss him.
Not just his touch. Not just the sex.
Him.
Her mind drifted.
The first time Ominis had pinned her down and insistedâ beggedâ for her to sit on his face. How nervous sheâd been, worried sheâd suffocate him, but he hadnât cared. He wanted it. He wanted her.
And when she had finally given in?
He had pulled her down harder.
She had never been worshiped the way Ominis worshiped her. Never known that kind of devotion, that kind of intensity, until him.
Oh, fuck.
Her thighs pressed together, instinctive, but it wasnât enough.
She needed him. Now.
Lunch forgotten, she wandered the castle grounds, hoping the cold air would settle her, but it only made her feel worse. Being outside without Ominis next to her felt wrong, felt lonely.
She didnât even care about sex at this point.
She just needed him.
She didnât think twice as she marched toward the library, entering with determined steps. But Ominis wasnât there.
A pout pulled at her lips.
She spent the next twenty minutes searching, feeling ridiculous, before she finally checked the Potions classroom.
And there he was.
Beautiful. Frustrating. Hers.
He stood at the front of the classroom, methodically guiding Anne and Sebastian through the steps of brewing a Pepperup Potion. A punishment from Nurse Blaney for being caught stealing potions, and instead of detention, they had been assigned one hundred Pepperup Potions to make.
Cold season was approaching, after all.
She didnât care about any of that.
âOminis!â she gasped, rushing toward him, ignoring the startled looks from the others as she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
Hard.
Too hard.
But she didnât care, because his lips were on hers, and that was all that mattered.
The moment was over in seconds, but she felt it everywhereâ her lips tingling, her skin buzzing, her heart racing.
She pulled away just as quickly, breathless.
Ominis let out a low chuckle, his smirk unmistakable. âCouldnât stay away, could you?â
She scoffed, lifting her chin. âNo, I could. I just came here to meet Anne.â
Anne blinked, confused. ââŚMe?â
âYes.â She cleared her throat. âI was going to ask if you wanted to go to Hogsmeade today.â
Anne gave her a knowing look before smiling apologetically. âI canât. I promised Natty Iâd study for Transfiguration with her.â
A beat of silence.
Ominis smirked. âCaught in your lie.â
Her stomach flipped, heat creeping up her neck as his toneâ so smug, so satisfiedâ sank into her skin.
Because he was right.
She had lasted half a day without him before completely unraveling.
And the worst part?
Ominis knew it.
---
By Wednesday night, Ominis and his sweet, infuriating girlfriend had made it to yet another night of self-control.
They were in bed, both immersed in their respective readings. Ominis lay propped up against the pillows, his wand hovering lightly over the pages of his book. He was clad only in silk sleep pants, having forgone a shirt; his preferred way to sleep. The air in the room was cool, but his skin remained warm, his body always carrying heat.
And she?
She was struggling.
She had been glancing at him for the past half hour, barely retaining any of the information from her Dark Arts History reading. How could she focus when Ominis was lying next to her like this? When his defined chest was exposed, when the gentle rise and fall of his breathing made his muscles shift just enough to distract her?
Tension wasn't thick, but it was there.
It had settled between them like an unspoken understanding; the constant awareness of each other's bodies, the quiet acknowledgment that one wrong move could unravel everything.
She sighed softly, finally giving up on her book. Closing it, she placed it on her nightstand before shifting closer, curling into Ominisâ warm side.
âLetâs cuddle, Omi.â Her voice was soft, sleepy, as she nuzzled against his bare chest.
A low chuckle rumbled through him. He set his book aside, adjusting easily to accommodate her, his arm wrapping around her waist, pulling her against him.
âYouâre so needy.â He teased, his lips brushing against the top of her head.
She hummed contentedly, one leg lazily slipping over his. âSays you.â
His chest vibrated with quiet amusement, his fingers lazily tracing circles along her exposed thigh.
Ominis was always warm, always steady, and right now, she felt safe; wrapped in the scent of him, surrounded by his presence, his touch, his breath.
For a moment, she let herself just be, breathing in the stillness.
Neither of them spoke further.
Neither of them had to.
The End.
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Also I'm just asking who do you guys want to win?
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Im bored soooo
â˘Doors entities loreâ˘
The Eyes:
°one of the oldest residents other than seek and figure
° they used to be the receptionist for the hotel, ringing people in and handing them their keys. They appear so often in the first 20 doors to greet the visitor like they used to back around the late 1890's. Unfortunately if the player looks at them for to long they get fatigue and pass out. Eyes is aware of this but still thinks it's rude to at least not look at him once and greet them properly. It's quite rude to just barge in the hotel like that, much less steal the items and money that naturally spawn. How barbaric.... They think.
° regardless of gender eyes will attempt to reprimand them for stealing....except by then the player is either dead or gone into the next room, it agitates them so much. >:(
° despite looking like a biblically accurate angel, eyes has no direct connection to guiding light or curious light. They don't even know they exist actually
° they can be quite moody, especially if a player ignores him. They won't snap at anyone but they'll end up ranting again to either seek or jack.
° they can and will talk for hours straight, they hyperfocus on a single thing, a very small detail. Like rush being 00000.01 centimeters off from his usual path or hide being a quarter of a second late to kick a player out of his closets, it's quite annoying actually.
Halt:
° unlike eyes he's really quiet, doesn't talk alot and when he does ...oh my. His voice is naturally very loud and commanding, which he secretly hates.
° he views all players as trespassers that must be escorted out. He appears in the first 20 doors normally and forces the player to walk the other way to the exit...which does not work since they just go forward when he tries to go behind them.
° he was an officer before...the uh.... incident⢠đ
° like figure, he knows nearly always who's in the hotel and where their at. While it's extremely frustrating for him since they normally get away, he doesn't to bother to try again since they end up dying to figure or ambush anyway.
° he's seen guiding light a few times, he attempted to talk to them but they disappeared. He also finds it annoying how they help the player.
The figure:
° the oldest resident along with seek, he stays in the library most of the time organizing books and guarding door 51.
° as suspected he was the librarian for the hotel and supplied things like candles and lighters around the nearby hallways so the guests could see what books they were reading. He was actually very kind, not quite a talker but he would hum alot and make other noises frequently.
° since he's blind he can't read most of the books in his library anymore...:( thankfully some of the other entities got him braille books they got from players or Jeff. He reads those quite a lot since he's very fond of reading in general.
° he knows where every book goes has them neatly placed on the shelves, he gets quite angry when players mess with his perfectly organized library and it's so frustrating for him since he has to ask seek to help him put those back since he can't see what they are and therefore where they should go :(
° rush and ambush are permanently banned from the library after he caught them running through it trying to catch a player and messed up multiple shelves...he also hates loud noises since his hearing is sensitive. That's also why screech is banned-
° he can actually hear when seek or the others are chasing a player throughout the entire hotel. His hearing is that good.
° he always knows the combination for the lock, if by some chance he doesn't hate you and you don't mess with his books/your really quiet he might give you it so you can leave.
° probably the nicest entity there other than Jeff and El goblino If you don't piss him off.
Jack:
° he's not part of the hotel staff actually, he was a German soldier that stayed there after world war 1.
° after the incident⢠he got stuck there along with everyone else. He is rather very quiet like halt yet has a mischievous side and likes to scare the players when he's bored.
° which needless say pisses off hide since they don't like anyone in their closets...
° jack tells everyone he was a captain of a ship at one point, everyone thinks he's lying but he did captain a ship when he came to America (which is where he saw the hotel)
° he's rather spiteful and if you don't get scared when he appears in front of a door he will block the nearest closet when he hears rush...
° he doesn't really like anyone at the hotel other than eyes and Sally. He's actually bonded with her quite a bit since she's quiet yet silly like him.
° he hates halt and will fight him without a single thought, seek has to separate them frequently or they'll reck the hotel.
° he listens to eyes rant a lot, not because he wants to comfort them but because he wants to hear the tea đđľ
° he's probably one of the meanest entities there if your just passing through, he's not malicious though...(Unless you made Sally cry) Just mean.
(keep in mind these are all just my au not canon nor do I claim them to be canon :>)
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not supernatural: did you know that people on TikTok do not think audiobooks âcountâ as reading books? they are arguing that since you are listening/having it read to you that itâs fundamentally different from reading and you cannot claim to have âreadâ an audiobookâŚ
letâs see what tumblr thinks:
is this not fully an an open shut case of accessibility? god forbid you have vision issuesâŚdo they also think braille âdoesnât countâ as reading? and alsoâŚcount for what. who is counting. is the library police coming for you? what are you talking about.
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New American Bible in Braille
We can send out individual books of the New American Bible (Old and New Testament) upon request! This is the translation approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In addition to hard copy braille, the entire Bible is available in .BRF for download from our website. We also have a collection of Bible stories for children available in our braille library.
Periodicals in Braille
Xavier Society for the Blind has a long history of making the best in Catholic literature and information available. We provide The Catholic Review, our magazine that is distributed in braille three times a year. It is a compilation of outstanding articles from periodicals such as America magazine, Catholic Digest, Our Sunday Visitor, Maryknoll, and many more.
In addition to The Catholic Review, we also send out our magazine The Xavier Review, three times a year in braille. The Xavier Review rounds up the latest news from Xavier Society, recent additions in braille and audio, and other useful information. Both The Catholic Review and The Xavier Review are available for download in audio and BRF for patrons on our secure online catalog. If you are a client and in need of your log-in details to download audio or BRF files, please contact Client Services at 212-473-7800 or [email protected].Â
New American Bible in large print
The New American Bible (Revised Edition) is 13 volumes in total and available in size 22 font, sans-serif. That's pretty large! This translation of the Bible is approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Read the Gospels, Old Testament, New Testament - whatever you desire! We also provide the New American Bible in braille and Talking Book. This essential resource is provided free-of-charge, as are all of our materials.
Talking Books
In 2019, Xavier Society for the Blind transitioned to digital Talking Book format so that our patrons could listen to our books on the talking book machines provided for free by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). Digital Talking Books are produced on cartridges, a technology that is very accessible and user-friendly for people with sight loss. If you need more information on how to obtain a Talking Book machine from the NLS please get in touch. We'd be happy to provide you information on obtaining one of these machines free-of-charge from your state library.
How to register
In order to register for these free resources. Please visit their web page on how to register at: https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/register-for-services
How to support
If you are interested in supporting this organisation. You can find ways to support and donate on their site here: https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/support-our-mission
Please also consider sharing this post or letting your local Catholic Church know to access this resource.
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đĽ The beacons are lit; the library calls for aid
The Trump administration has issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services - the ONLY federal agency for America's libraries.
Using just 0.003% of the federal budget, the IMLS funds services at libraries across the country; services like Braille and talking books for the visually impaired, high-speed internet access, and early literacy programs.
Libraries are known for doing more with less, but even we can't work with nothing.
How You Can Help:
đĽ Call your congressperson!
Use the app of your choice or look 'em up here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Pro tip: If your phone anxiety is high, call at night and leave a voicemail. You can even write yourself a script in advance and read it off. Heck, read them this post if you want to.
Phones a total no-go? The American Library Association has a form for you: https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=23577
đĽTell your friends!
Tell strangers, for that matter. People in line at the check out, your elderly neighbor, the mail carrier - no one is safe from your library advocacy. Libraries are for everyone and we need all the help we can get.
...Wait, why do we need this IMLS thing again?
The ALA says it best in their official statement and lists some ways libraries across the country use IMLS funding:
But if you want a really specific answer, here at LCPL we use IMLS funding to provide our amazing interlibrary loan service. If we can't purchase an item you request (out of print books, for example) this service lets us borrow it from another library and check it out to you.
IMLS also funds the statewide Indiana Digital Library and Evergreen Indiana, which gives patrons of smaller Indiana libraries access to collections just as large and varied as the big libraries' collections.
As usual, cutting this funding will hurt rural communities the most - but every library user will feel it one way or another. Let's let Congress know that's unacceptable.
#thank you for reading this whole thing!#now inflict it on your followers#libraries have always been political#<- that's our politics tag for filtering purposes#library funding#IMLS#institute of museum and library services#call to action#u.s. politics#public libraries#lcpl recs#current events#tumblarians#tumblrarians#long post
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Save the Institute of Museum & Library Services
On Friday, March 14th, Trump signed an executive order that calls for there elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nationâs only federal agency for Americaâs libraries. Americans have loved and relied on public, school and academic libraries for generations. By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, this EO is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer:
Early literacy development and grade-level reading programs
Summer reading programs for kidsâŻ
High-speed internet access
Employment assistance for job seekersâŻ
Braille and talking books for people with visual impairments
Homework and research resources for students and faculty
Veteransâ telehealth spaces equipped with technology and staff support
STEM programs, simulation equipment and training for workforce development
Small business support for budding entrepreneurs
To dismiss some 75 committed workers and mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities. Call on your representatives to show up for Americaâs libraries and urge the White House to maintain the IMLSâs modest federal funding.
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#us politics#aclu#fuck project 2025#stop internet censorship#lgbtq+#american politics#fuck donald trump#stop project 2025#stop bad bills#fight for the future#books & libraries#public libraries#support libraries#support your local library#save or libraries#save our museums#support museums
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Blind Love
Yuki Sohma X Female!Blind!Reader
Word Count: 1667
Requested: @twilightlover2007
Request: I'd love to see Yuki end up with someone who is blind, someone who appreciates him for who he is like Tohru. Please and thank you!
Yuki had seen you around the school many times and for the most part you were never alone, which was probably the reason that he never noticed that you suffered with any ailments. That being said Yuki never really saw you leave the classroom unless it was the end of the day and when you were with friends you never used the cane.
The first time that Yuki saw you using the cane and realised that you were blind, he was out getting some supplies for school when he caught sight of you, for once alone dragging your hand over the shelf where the braille labels told you what was on the shelf, he was stunned by the revelation, his eyes lingering on the cane for a second before he realised that he was standing in your way and there was no way that you would know that, he sidestepped and your head turned in his direction âthank you.â was all you said but it caused his chest to warm. âNo problem.â He answered, he watched you go with the small bounty from your own shopping trip. Yuki didnât expect that to stick in his mind but it did so the next time that he saw you he decided to talk to you.
The second time that he ended up in the same room as you was the day that neither of you were able to take part in a school event because of your health issues, you had both been moved to the library where you would spend the majority of your day. You had been reading a book that you had brought, again on with a braille translation under the words. Yuki was sitting across the table going through some of the work from the student council, he figured he would get it done now instead of waiting until after school. His eyes kept drifting to you though, he couldnât help it. âYou know I can feel you staring at me even if I am blind.â You informed him. âIâm sorry I just-â Your giggle stopped his panicked response. âDonât sound so panicked, Iâm not offended or anything.â You said as you placed your book down hand moving to the place that he had watched you put the bookmark down before slotting it into the book folding your arms in front of you and placing them on the table. âSo what are you staring at?â âIâm not⌠Itâs just that you seem⌠Thereâs no way to say this without being offensive.â Yuki finally admitted leaning back in his chair, leg bouncing under the table. âThen just say it.â You prompted, Yuki bit his lip as he thought about denying your request but the way that you looked directly at him, he was sure that you didnât know that he was there but with the tinted glasses it made him feel like you were. âYou seem so capable.â He explained âI always saw you with someone else with you but when I moved out of your way at that shop and now you donât seem like you need someone with you all the time.â âBecause I donât.â You shrugged âbut people will never believe that, it doesnât matter how many times I show them that I donât need a babysitter because what would that mean to them?â âPeople smother you?â He asked. âYou must get the same thing, you know since you are here with me and not out there with the rest of them.â You muttered almost like you were worried that what you were saying could be entirely wrong. âNot that Iâm not grateful to the people that help me I-â âNow you're panicking.â Yuki smirked as he started to relax around you. âRight.â You nodded more it seemed to himself then anyone else. âThere you have it. I donât need the help but I accept it because it makes people feel better.â âMaybe I can save you from that some time.â Yuki suggested. âYeah I think that would be nice.â You answered.
He wasted no time in making good on that promise one day at lunch he walked into your classroom, every girl watch with bated breath as he walked into the room each sighing as he walked past them without even looking at them, he stopped in front of your desk and cleared his throat âI remember promising to save you.â He said softly almost as if he wanted it to remain a secret between the two of you and really he did. âI thought you were lying.â You said softly as you turned your head in his direction. âDid you really?â He asked. âI had no reason to doubt you.â You admitted as you stood, grabbing your bag with a little trouble before he took your hand and wrapped it around his arm. âIs there anywhere that you want to go?â He asked. âThey never let me go to the roof.â You answered. âAlright, do you have lunch?â He asked. âYes.â You answered. When you got to the roof you both settled and you pulled out a simple box with a sandwich in it. âThank you for bringing me out here.â âItâs no problem.â He waved you off, remembering halfway through the action that you couldnât see him. âSo are you going to tell me your name before you murder me?â You teased. âIâm not going to murder you.â He denied as he rolled his eyes. âBut you're not going to tell me your name either?â You asked. âItâll change things.â He answered, his mind immediately travelling to the way that all the girls in school treated him, the last two interactions have been so easy, he didnât want his name to change that for you and ruin it for him. âThen what can I call you?â You asked. âWhat do you want to call me?â He asked. âIâll call you Hero.â You answered. âHero?â He asked. âYou saved me, remember, my hero.â You explained finally taking a bite of your sandwich. âWhat about your name?â He asked. âYou get mine when I get yours.â You answered. âThen I guess Iâll just call you Princess until I know.â He shrugged, he hoped that would push you to tell him but instead you smirked and nodded. âSounds good to me.â You mumbled leaning back against the fence to continue eating.
Yuki went home with a smile on his face that day and everyone noticed âYuki seems happy today.â Shigure observed as he looked at the boy in the kitchen. âYeah heâs been hanging out with some girl.â Kyo mumbled âsaw them on the roof the other day.â âYeah, everyone at school was talking about it, he went to the classroom to get her, her name is (Y/N), sheâs blind so maybe heâs been helping you.â Tohru explained. âBlind, I didnât know there was anyone like that at your school.â Shigure said, hand moving to his hand to his chin in thought. âIâve never talked to her myself but Iâm just happy that heâs made a new friend, ever after the curse was broken he didnât seem to be any different but maybe it just took some time for him to get used to the freedom.â Tohru shrugged. âWhatever as long as heâs not bothering me.â Kyo waved them off as he leaned back on his elbows, they all stopped talking as they heard the sound of someone coming down the stairs. âIâm going out, donât wait up!â Yuki called as he walked out of the door, they all sat in silence for a second before looking at each other. âIâm happy for him.â Tohru finally said before she continued to make dinner.
The next day at lunch Yuki came to get you again, this time you both took a walk around the school grounds. It was a nice day and you had said that you wanted to enjoy it without people trying fretting over everything that you did. âIs there somewhere to sit?â You asked, head moving in the direction that you knew your hero was in. âThere is, would you like to sit down?â He asked. âIf thatâs not too much trouble.â You answered, he made a soft noise before guiding you to the bench you were slightly behind him and of course you didnât see the person heading towards you, they crashed into you, Yukiâs hand moving to your waist with impressive speed to keep you steady. âHey, watch it!â He yelled. âSorry Yuki!â Someone yelled, that was his name Yuki. Like Yuki Sohma, Yuki wasnât an unusual name so you couldnât be sure but that might be because everyone always seemed so shocked when he walked into the classroom to come get you. âThank you, my hero.â You smiled. âYou can use my name, I know you heard it.â He said and you shrugged. âYou never told me your name as far as Iâm concerned the game isnât over.â You answered âunless you want to tell me now.â âMy name is Yuki Sohma.â He answered. âNice to meet you Yuki, my nameâs (Y/N) (L/N).â You introduced yourself. âSo why didnât you want to tell me who you were?â âI liked having a friend who liked me for me, people treat me like a prince, just like they treat you like you're fragile, I liked what we had were we treated each other like real people.â Yuki answered. âNow why would that have to change?â You asked, he blinked at you âit wonât change to me.â âIt wonât?â He asked. âWell actually I really like you so maybe we could explore that.â You shrugged playing with your fingers, you heard him shuffling before his hand wrapped around yours. âI would like that.â He smiled. âGood letâs do that.â You nodded, the day continued as normal with Yuki walking your home before telling you that heâd pick you up on Saturday for a date much to your excitement.
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#fruit basket oneshot#fruit basket x reader#fruit basket imagine#yuki sohma#yuki sohma imaine#yuki sohma imagine#yuki sohma oneshot#imagine#oneshot#one shot#reader insert#x reader#female reader
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That feel when you have an NLS ereader to read braille with and can download from a huge selection of books translated into braille but all you want is to reread @chucktingleofficial Camp Damascus for the third time only this time with your own hands and all that's available is the sneek peak preview from months ago. Noooo!
#I've read it twice using text to speech#and the audio book is awesome#but both of those aren't reading so much as having a thing read to you#and sometimes you just wanna take your time with no distractions and savor a book#and reading good horror in braille is so satisfying y'all don't even know#I can literally read it in the dark :D#I don't know how Bookshare might be able to get this one but I'll put in a request#but I wanna read it in braille now like everyone else gets to do with print haha#just blind things#NLS is the National Talking Book Library btw#theyâve been providing volunteer read books and players for over 50 years to the blind and print disabled#you can learn more and sign up through any local library in the US#Bookshare is an organization that partners with NLS to make accessible ebooks available#they translate thousands of books into text and braille formats that can be put on devices for the blind and print disabled#itâs all legal and is basically a library for all of us who donât get to use the library otherwise#definitely proving love is real :)
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Attention All Library Lovers - Urgent Call to Action!
On Friday night an executive order was issued, significantly reducing the functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and eliminating many of its non-statutory programs. The IMLS is the only federal agency solely dedicated to supporting and funding Americaâs libraries. In 2024, California (as an example) received the most IMLS funding nationwide, including nearly $16 million for libraries through the Grants to States program, an additional $1.8 million in other library grants, and nearly $9 million for museums. Administered by the California State Library, IMLS funds have supported vital statewide programs such as ebooks for all, teen workforce readiness, summer reading, early childhood development, veterans' services, rural and Tribal libraries, the Braille and Talking Book Library, and more. Additionally, grants to communities help local agencies address specific needs within their jurisdictions. The Benicia Public Library has benefited from several IMLS grants funding specific programs for our community as well as from several statewide programs funded by IMLS. While Grants to States are statutorily funded, it is critical to maintain the statutory protections provided by the Museum and Library Services Act. Any threat to IMLS funding would have massive implications for libraries across California and the nation. We need everyone to take action to preserve the Institute of Museum and Library Services and its funding for libraries in every state. How can you help? Call your Representatives and Senators! Here's a script you can use and customize: Hi, my name is [NAME], and Iâm a constituent from [CITY]. I'm calling to urge [REPRESENTATIVE OR SENATOR] to oppose any efforts to dismantle or defund the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS funding is essential for critical services, including summer reading programs, workforce readiness, early childhood development and literacy, services for veterans and the blind, rural and Tribal libraries, access to ebooks, and more. It also provides community grants that support local needs. This funding is vital for libraries to continue serving and strengthening our communities. Thank you for your time and consideration. IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is counted. Find your representative:Â https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member IMLS funding is a small portion of the federal budget but has an enormous impact on our communities. This is a crucial time to share stories of how our libraries support and benefit the people we serve. Thank you.
#As a library worker#I am horrified by this#please help save the libraries!#They are so much more than books#they are lifelines within the community
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