#the companion

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

The Companion by E.E. Ottoman

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New York, 1949

After years of trying to break into New York City's literary scene, Madeline Slaughter is emotionally and physically exhausted. When a friend offers her a safe haven as the live-in companion to reclusive, bestselling novelist Victor Hallowell she jumps at the chance to escape the city.

Madeline expects to find rest and quiet in the forests of Upstate New York. Instead, she finds Victor, handsome and intensely passionate, and Audrey Coffin, Victor's mysterious and beautiful neighbor.

When Victor offers her a kiss and the promise of more Madeline allows herself to become entangled even as Audrey is also claiming her heart. The only problem is that Audrey and Victor are ex-lovers with plenty of baggage between them. As Madeline finds herself opening up and falling in love with both she starts to wonder, can there be a future for all three?

Mod opinion: I haven't read this one yet but it is on my tbr. t4t4t romance yippiiiieeeeeeee. Update: I've read and enjoyed it. t4t4t erotic romance.

[nahinsamne]

দোসর Dosar, The Companion (2006)

[spockderangementsyndrome]

flesh of my flesh, 2.1k, M. Nancy Hedford/the Companion (f/f)

Supposedly the body suppresses the feelings of your internal organs, filters it all out as so much noise. So that you can't be distracted by your pancreas itching, or the steady squeeze of your heart. The Companion could step past all of that without a thought. She marked each internal organ, every inch of her body, like a lover counting freckles.

(or: what if i was a resurrected diplomat and you were a non-corporeal alien entity animating my body, & we were both girls 😳👉👈)

[lgbtqreads]

Fave Five: Trans Historical Fiction

The Companion by EE Ottoman Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg All the White Spaces by Ally Wilkes Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall Bonus: These are all Adult, but in YA, check out The Spirit Bares its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White Double Bonus: Coming in 2024, The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo

[gato-babosa]

Slugcat and their pup

[doctorjameswatson]

Basingstoke Comic Con 2024: a summary

[lucky-numberme]

polycule blessed by the narrative

(who hasn't dreamt of a being in a T4T4T throuple— cooking for each other, writing, making art, gardening, going on long walks through the woods, smooching, etc 👀—)

5/20 Queer Book Draw Challenge

The Companion by E.E. Ottoman

[ID: a digital illustration of Victor, Madeline, and Audrey tangled in an embrace on the porch. Victor is leaning on the wicker bench, face buried in kissing Madeline's neck and lifting her skirt up her thigh, revealing garters and dark stockings. Madeline is gripping Victor's knee, face turned to Audrey, eyes locked on her lips. Madeline's face mask of pleasure and want. Audrey is faced towards Madeline, a hand gliding under the collar of her dress, face near enough to kiss. Surrounding them are the many plants of Victor's porch, and outside the plants, a swirly gold art nouveau style frame. The image is dominated by shades of blue and green and brown, except for the points of contact between them and Audrey's hair— all of which are kiss-bite red. End ID]

[charactersmashorpass-2]

"Weird telepathic alien sex with a noncorporeal femme?? Yes please"

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

Summary: Having had all his little buddies stripped from him after the fall of the USSR, Russia is all kinds of lonely. He rectifies the situation by kidnapping America for company. Eventual Rus/Ame. Also, there's no torture or super psycho Russia in this.

Author: @ahmerst

[acewithobsessions]

It's too dangerous to go alone, take this!

[fizzie]

unspoken magnetism of zefram cochrane

[ren-or-rin]

this five minute shitpost is, unfortunately, basically canon

[variousqueerthings]

wants to write a post on the doctor and their companions but it's so!!!! Big! the platonic-non-platonic! the built-in expiration date! the queerness of temporality! the queerness of the lack of easy-to-define labels! the queerness of needing long explanations in lieu of labels! the queerness of not explaining anything at all! the struggle to articulate! the fluid nature of each of them not just from the doctor with a new companion perspective but for a companion re-evaluating with a new doctor! the vagueness of the word "companion" that still feels much more correct than "friend" or "partner"! the poetry of each story in direct or indirect reflection in contrast in newness in reference to one another! the intangibility of the idea of travelling through space and time! the tangibility of the doctor taking someone's hand for the first time! the doctor always needing a companion! the inevitable undefinable changes that the companion undergoes both for good and for bad because of this need! the companions' multitudes of reasons for accepting companionship! the companions' in some ways seeking the same core things every time! the juxtaposition of constant danger and death with the sense of immortality and vitality that the companion feels whilst travelling! the lovecraftian nature of the worlds opened up to them! the multitude of ways the doctor and companion relationships end (knowing they always end from the beginning)! the alienness and the familiarity of these dynamics! the doctor and their companion! there must always be a companion! how can this be easily summed up?

[transbookoftheday]

The Companion by E.E. Ottoman

New York, 1948

After years of trying to break into New York City's literary scene, Madeline Slaughter is emotionally and physically exhausted. When a friend offers her a safe haven as the live-in companion to reclusive, bestselling novelist Victor Hallowell she jumps at the chance to escape the city.

Madeline expects to find rest and quiet in the forests of Upstate New York. Instead, she finds Victor, handsome and intensely passionate, and Audrey Coffin, Victor's mysterious and beautiful neighbor.

When Victor offers her a kiss and the promise of more Madeline allows herself to become entangled even as Audrey is also claiming her heart. The only problem is that Audrey and Victor are ex-lovers with plenty of baggage between them. As Madeline finds herself opening up and falling in love with both she starts to wonder, can there be a future for all three?

[disneymbti]

Triss Merigold (Netflix’s The Witcher) - Big Three

Hi there, sweetie! I really hope you like this a lot!

Triss Merigold's MBTI Type, Big Three and Enneagram Type

MBTI Type: ENFJ [The Protagonist]

ENFJs are high-energy people who dislike spending too much time alone. They take initiative and tend to talk more than they listen.

They usually trust their intuition and focus on the future. They are good at analyzing complex ideas. 

Protagonists are motivated by feelings and values. They work to avoid conflict and are very diplomatic.

They like to make lists and schedules, preferring to follow a plan. They are hard-working and responsible.

Big Three: Cancer Sun, Aries Moon and Taurus Rising

Cancer Sun: Ruled by the Moon, Cancers are emotionally mature, intuitive, sensitive, and artistic. They are guided by their tender, loving, and protective hearts.

Aries Moon: Lunar Aries are known to be emotionally responsive and impulsive at times, as they lead with fiery passions over than logic or reason.

Taurus Rising: Those with Taurus risings exude grace and sophistication, and handle business with a sweet disposition.

Enneagram Type: 2w1 [The Companion]

Basic Fear: Enneagram type two-wing-ones fear being unwanted by those they love. They tend to take on a caretaker role to serve others and avoid feelings of insecurity.

Basic Desire: They desire love and acceptance above all else. They are service-oriented and humble, seeking to help better the lives of those in their community.

Companions tend to stifle and repress their negative emotions and personal desires. They may feel internally conflicted as they work to meet everyone else’s needs but their own.

[gato-babosa]

Conflicted feelings