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phanfictioncatalogue · 3 months

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Author/Writer!Dan Masterlist

Cerebrate - dantiloquent

Summary: An ace and aroflux!phan fic in which they are both writers and the lines of their relationship blur but they’re always happy with how they are.

Dan's Phanfictions (ao3) - JulienneJc

Summary: Jule demands Dan to show her his fanfictions while Phil watches.

Diagnosed for the Worst (ao3) - Star4545

Summary: Phil can't speak and has always found home in books. Dan Howell is his favorite author who writes books that always speak for Phil.

Finding the Right Words (ao3) - rosepose

Summary: Dan Howell is an author. A critically acclaimed one. He never thought that at the age of twenty-five he'd see his name featured on bookstore signs . He never thought that anything he wrote would get any recognition. Then it did. And at the peak of his success, all eyes are on him. What could he possibly write next? Phil Lester is an aspiring actor. Underline the word aspiring. Though Phil has struggled and fought for roles in multiple plays, he still isn't in the position he was dreaming to be in. However, Phil being a bookworm fits perfectly with the position he is in now: a bookstore employee. Could they both be what each other was looking for?

going the wrong way home (ao3)- moonlightmusings

Summary: the almost-college au where dan and phil take a summer road trip.

it's the love of the chase that created the ride (ao3) - dogcafe

Summary: The next time Dan sees Phil, the novelty has yet to wear off and Dan finds himself this time on the swing set. He can't adjust his body to where he's holding on right without dropping his things from his lap, and he feels like his hands are starting to turn into the rust from the chains where he's gripping so deathly hard.

More Than One Thousand Words (ao3) - ctrling

Summary: Dan’s a writer, always staying up late writing stories that won’t ever be read by anybody but him and Phil, so when he can’t think of anything to get Phil from Christmas, he decides to write him a story about their life together so far.

My Lucky One (ao3) - myawfod

Summary: When moving out of old flats to get muse, Dan and Phil have the awkward issue of 'the landlord mistook us for the same person and we both need this place'. Fortunately, Phil's a head-in-the-clouds artist, and Dan's a half-determined writer- they're not that different, right?

But when Dan's story is not ready to sell and Phil's art is not quite right, how do they pay the ever-piling bills at their doorstep?

Oceans and Skies and Mountains (ao3) - orphan_account

Summary: A single color has seeped it's way into Dan's dreamed, and it's changed his world for the better.

Saint and Rennis (ao3) - JulienneJc

Summary: Phil get's bored and finds out Dan is writing

Saying Yes Has Always Been Easy - crescendohowell

Summary: On softly lit nights Phil will kiss Dan and hold him tight. But that’s only temporary. And Phil will leave Dan with words that feel like poison. (Or in which Dan is a writer, Phil is an artist and they’re friends with benefits)

Stardust - brerediddy

Summary: Dan is not a writer. Dan just likes to look at the stars and listen to the river move and hang out with his best friend Phil. He’s not a writer, but somehow, writing changes everything.

The Art Of A Happy Ending - howellsphil

Summary: Dan Howell is a writer who dreams of writing a bestselling novel, but in order to write a bestselling novel, he must first find inspiration. After meeting the talented artist, Phil Lester, Dan finds himself writing what he never thought he could before.

The Pull (To You) (ao3) - basicallymonsters

Summary: Dan's a lonely writer who spends too much time on rooftops, and Phil's a boy who loves plants. They meet amongst ferns and under stars and feel inexplicably pulled together.

Three Years - placingglaciers

Summary: In which Dan is a struggling, aspiring writer who is constantly being rejected by the publishing company and Phil, the secretary, says that maybe he should just give up on his dreams.

Tumbling down the rabbit hole (ao3) - GabbyGums

Summary: Dan reads fanfiction. But he also writes fanfiction.

where we belong (ao3) - parentaladvisorybullshitcontent

Summary: "Only you," Martyn says.

"Only me what?"

"Only you could end up stranded in the middle of nowhere with a gay author who writes gay books. Jesus Christ, Phil."

In which Phil is snowed in with nobody but the mysterious dark haired author next door for company.

Writing About Blue Eyes - crescendohowell

Summary: Phil moved to a small town in order to help run the family restaurant. He only planed to be there for a year but doesn’t account for Dan, the writer who loved the town and the surrounding forest he calls home. While Phil doesn’t want to hurt Dan when he moves away, he can’t help falling in love with soft smiles, endless conversations, and the boy who always carries a journal.

Writing Our Life - twowrongsmakemewrite

Summary: Dan is a best-selling author trying to write an autobiography. He gets frustrated when he doesn’t know how to start the book- until Phil brings up how they met.

You Can Bring Me Back to Life - botanistlester, whalefairyfandom12

Summary: Dan, an unhappy columnist, and Phil, a struggling cartoonist, are strangers on the same flight when their plane is grounded indefinitely in New York City. While going through his luggage, Dan realizes that he lost a ring given to him by his grandmother and Phil offers to help find it.

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shinidamachu · 4 years

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What are some of your favorite InuYasha fanfiction stories? 😙

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE THE VERY FIRST PERSON TO ASK ME THIS QUESTION! PLEASE, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE:

Light Me a Lantern by @inuyashasforest: a lot of feelings for this one. It was the first Inukag multichapter fanfic I have ever read and boy am I glad I did. It’s a must read. I don’t know how Hanyo no Yashahime will fall into the Inuyasha universe, but if it turns out to be garbage, I’m more than happy to accept Light Me a Lantern as canon instead. Send tweet.

Little by Little by @little-known-artist: cutest post-canon fanfic in all land! It will make you smile. It will make you laugh. It will make you a little horny. That being said, it will also make you cry, but trust me: you’re gonna be grateful for it.

You Rescued Me by @keichanz: this fic it’s a party and I’m the piñata, there’s no other way to put it. Heather is a storytelling master, like... she could post her grocery shopping list and I’d be reading the hell out of it!

The Captain and the Hanyo by @goshinote: I love the whole premise of this fic and how much effort Jane puts in every detail. It’s like I’m living in it and I wish I was. It’s the story I’m currently reading and it’s so, so sweet and exciting!

Cruel Summer by @akitokihojo: you know shit is about to go down when Angie drops a Taylor Swift song titled fic. Now that Folklore is out I’m honestly scared for my life.

Pennies and Dimes by @witchygirl99: SOMEONE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TURN THIS INTO A MOVIE PLEASE AND THANK YOU! (part one)

Delicate by @akitokihojo: SOMEONE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TURN THIS INTO A MOVIE PLEASE AND THANK YOU! (part two)

A Night to Remember by @angelhartsblog: I want you to close your eyes. Now I want you to think about the perfect Inukag first time. Open your eyes. Did you think about A Night To Remember? No? That’s because you haven’t read it yet, pal. What are you waiting for?

The Gorgon and the Dog Demon by @cstormsinukagblog: I’m in too deep HELP!

Mating Fever by @clearwillow: let’s face it, this one is a classic already! The concept of this story was executed so well. Nothing was held back. You can tell Carra had as much fun writing it as we had reading it.

Pretending To Pretend by splendentgoddess: IF BOTH THE LAST HARD COPY OF THIS FIC AND MY COUSIN WERE ON FIRE... I’d still save my cousin but only because I reread Pretending to Pretend so many times I could probably write it down again myself, word for word. Also, my mom would never let me hear the end of it. But, like... it’s still a close one.

Bakin’ Cakes/Patty-Cake by @artistefish: if I had two lives to give to Bloodhound and Kitten then two lives I’d give them.

Risks by @stoatsandweasels: THE CHARACTERIZATION, THE DIALOGUES, THE SMUT... Definition of *chef’s kiss*. The stars really aligned for this one, let me tell ya. Good. Fucking. Food.

Cam You See Me? by @keichanz: Smut Queen at her best. LONG LIVE!

Inuyasha: Prince of Thieves by @starlingchildgazingatthestars: I feel like this fic should be written on a very big, very old, hard covered book. And someone should read it to me every night before I go to sleep. Every new chapter deepens the plot and the character so much. I’m hooked.

Belief/Resist by @dangerouspompadour: my first thought on it was “man, I wish I could leave a thousand kudos” because it’s one of my favorite tropes ever and the story was told with such delicacy and honesty. Nailed their personalities to their cores.

Freak Attraction/Freak Attraction: Seven-Man Circus by @artistefish: this fic is the epitome of galaxy brain. How do someone eve come up with something so incredible? The world building is so fucking good, are you kidding me?

Oblivion by @meggz0rz: this one needs no comments... But I’m gonna comment anyway: talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spetacular, never-the-same, totally unique.

Beautiful Stranger by splendentgoddess: WHAT A RIDE, MY FRIENDS! BUCKLE THE FUCK UP!

Missing by @ajoy3fanfics: it’s called ‘missing’ because after you finish the whole thing you just miss it so fucking much! I remember how obsessed with it I became, refreshing the page for updates. I was a woman possessed. I spent about 80% of my time talking about this fic, and the other 20% of the time, I was praying for someone else to bring it up so I could talk about it more.

The Delinquent Boyfriend by @artistefish: book one of Inukag Holy Bible.

Out Of The Woods by @dyaz-stories: okay so there are only two chapters so far but the plot it’s captivating as hell! And the writing it’s flawless. If you haven’t read it yet, please do and tell Dya I sent you and I miss her ass.

Guardian by @ruddcatha: my nerdy ass feels seen and represented.

Knit and Lace by @doginabirdcage: if you’re part of the Inukag fandom you’re legally obligated to read this fanfic. This is not even a joke. Do you know someone who hasn’t read it? No! And you shouldn’t because it’s fucking awesome.

Call You Mine by @lavendertwilight89: every word on this is a drop of dopamine I swear.

Enchanted by @akitokihojo: I was in the middle of studying for one of the most important tests of my life when Enchanted came around. Was it insane of me to drop everything to read it? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes.

The Half Breed’s Wife by @gypsin: I’m gonna be honest here, this better update before I die otherwise I’m simply not going. RIP to everyone who will pass away without knowing how The Half Breed’s Wife ends but I’m different.

The It Couple by @meggz0rz: OH, YEAH,THE COOL KID OF FANFICS! *Vogue by Madonna starts playing*

It's About Time by @akitokihojo: first fic by Angie I have ever read! Flashback to two-years-ago me picking her chin off the floor. I still can believe I could read this for free? It feels wrong that I could, but also, like: thank God!

The Maid and the Bodyguard by @dyaz-stories: this is the fic you want to take home to your mama. You’d get on one knee for this fic. You’d buy it a diamond ring. You’d profess my undying love for it and you’d spend the rest of your life trying to prove to this fic I’m worthy of it.

Something Real by Angelica Pierce: so this is one of the best oneshots I have ever read in my entire life. It is also the one and only work signed by this author known to mankind. Which I take as a personal offense. To me. Personally.

Mars and Venus by @doginabirdcage: have you ever read something so clever you’re mad about it? Like HOW DARE YOU BE SO SMART? Genius, really. I read it so long ago and it blows me away to this day.

I Knew You Before I Met You by @keichanz: book two of Inukag Holy Bible.

House Mates by honeybee31: “and they were roommates.” “OH MY GOD, THEY WERE ROOMMATES!” Domestic Inukag? In my fic rec? It’s more likely than you think.

The Language He Speaks by @akitokihojo: if I was half as beautiful as this fic... I’d be kissing so many mouths... The possibilities...

Fingertips by @shinjiteflorana: this is the level of writing I aspire to achieve someday.

PS: I could never, in a billion years, rank these fanfiction, so please keep in mind they are in no way ordered by personal preference. I just love them all. Also, I’m messy.

PS²: believe it or not, I really tried to narrow this down. If I were to tag every Inuyasha fanfiction I love ever, it would get insane huge. This is a not exhaustive, very humble list of my favorites as requested above and I had to draw the line somewhere, otherwise I’d just keep going forever.

PS³: I’ll never get tired of saying that this fandom is crazy talented! Making this fic rec was so hard because there are so many awesome creators out there putting out new content for us every single day. I would like you to know that, even if I had to leave some works out, I appreciate and support each one of them. Thank you so much for keeping the Inuyasha fandom alive!

PS⁴: if you’re reading this, feel free to recommend or tag me in Inuyasha fanfics. Add some of your favorites to this post. Give the authors some love!

#There are SO MANY fanfics I want to start reading but didn’t have the time yet #That’s a topic for another ask tho so if any of you are interested in finding out which ones I have on my to-read list come to my inbox #I’ll be happy to tell you #Anyway I hope I have satisfied your curiosity anon #Thank you for asking now come fangirl about these absolute jams with me #Gosh this took a while #Fic rec

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thewritersuniverse · 3 years

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A rant about fandom culture

@thewritersuniverse on instagram 💖

This doesn't even have to be established. The world is bigoted against women—and the literary world, being part of the . . . world, is also bigoted against women. And naturally, fandom culture, which often roots from the literary world, is, too.

Let's talk about female characters in fandom culture. Does anyone else notice that female characters get very, very little attention compared to the absolute batsh*t crazy fanbases that male characters get? Take Harry Potter for example: Draco Malfoy is such a beloved character that people have written ESSAYS about why his most toxic traits are justified and lovable. But if Draco Malfoy was a woman, we'd be calling her an entitled b*tch and a spoiled brat. Nobody would defend Draco Malfoy, the woman.

Fandoms are often majority-women. The majority of women are cis women. The majority of cis women are attracted to men.

Now, here is a very general statement:

When women (for the sake of it let's say cishet women) see male characters, they see personality. Vulnerabilities, strengths, insecurities, likes, dislikes. Male characters are seen as people, we see them as love interests, as friends, as "squishes", as people that could exist in our lives, and are unique.

When men (again, for the sake of it let's say the typical cishet man) see female characters . . . they see objects. There is no personality, no interests, no insecurities to be empathized with. Society has conditioned men to see the ideal woman as a sex appeal. A majority of what few female characters in media have large fanbases, say Princess Leia or Wonder Woman, are loved by men or were iconicized by men for their sex appeal, regardless of their personal story arcs. Nine out of ten times, if you walk up to a cishet man and say "Princess Leia", they WILL picture her in a f*cking gold bikini. For this reason, a female character that is not conventionally attractive almost NEVER has a fanbase. Even Hermione Granger only got her recognition from men after the movies evolved into starring a hot, mature Emma Watson.

And when cishet women view female characters, they view role models. People they relate to. People they aspire to become. Strong, unwavering, and those that stand out.

Female characters to women, do receive love but are almost never the objects of fantasy; fanart, fanfiction, and apologists are made for characters that fans FANTASIZE about. That people view as their ideal partner. People defend and show love to these characters the way they would for a love interest, friend, or family.

Female characters never get that.

In fiction, we tend to search for the ideal. Even in the stereotypical toxic, broody YA boy with a tragic backstory, we search for soft spots—because we want to imagine the main character of the stories we love as lovable and human.

But the "ideal" that society has conditioned us to believe that women should adhere to is not vulnerability or sincerity or character. It's being sexy.

And because female characters are seen only ever as role models by even the best of women, morally grey, vulnerable, weak, hypocritical, unattractive, or unrelatable characters are automatically labeled with "no personality". HOT TAKE: If Elena from The Vampire Diaries was a boy, people would be busy sobbing over their poor smol bean that has to make a tough moral decision every single episode because he's so soft and sweet he couldn't possibly hurt someone. But instead, because the poorly developed character is a woman, she is sh*t on.

This goes on to say that it doesn't even matter if a character is well-developed or not. To use TVD as a further example: When Damon is stuck between Elena and Katherine and can't let go of Katherine despite everything she's done, he's a passionate lover, conflicted, tortured. People are drawn to his inclination towards toxicity, and find his lingering feelings for a toxic relationship relatable. But boiled down to the essence, Elena's story arc with Stefan and Damon wasn't even that different. Yet, she was criticized for making almost the exact same choices throughout the first three seasons. Heck, if you put it that way, Stefan's moral compass was literally identical to Elena's, too. But HE has a fanbase. Stefan VS Damon is an actual debate.

But there is no debate on whether or not Elena has the personality of an unsalted biscuit.

There's nowhere I'm particularly going with this; I just wanted to bring it to attention. Does anybody else feel this way?

Does anybody disagree? I'd love to hear some more perspective on this from all of you! Thank you for sitting through my painfully long rant that I'm positive not that many people will even read. <3

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im-gettingby · 3 years

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30 Days of Carry On

posted (and written by?) @captain-aralias

(I’m doing most of these at once because I said so. it’s long so under the cut)

1. Favourite major character

I literally thought — Simon no Baz no Penny no, Agatha!

I guess I will pick Simon, since I relate to him the most — or at least, my connection to him led me into the fandom.

2. Favourite minor character

I think we all know this one 🐑🐑🐑

I have written many a treatise on Lamb Rights. I’ll spare everyone now

3. Character you relate to the most

Oops— I already answered this, kinda. I relate to them in different ways: I relate a lot to WS Simon because he has abandonment issues and “kid who was told he was extraordinary and then grew up to be ordinary” issues. We also both have a “fix all the things for everyone” complex, too.

Baz — It took me a while to get into Baz’s head, but I would say, I relate to him because of his intense emotional world and tendency to see the world through an intensely romantic/tragic lens. But also he’s a Pisces. and I’d never do that like a Pisces does. (Sorry, not sorry.)

4. Which character would you like to go to lunch with?

SHEPARD obviously. I don’t feel the need to elaborate.

5. Favourite non-Snowbaz ship

Ooh! Probably Lamb/Baz or Simon/Shep or just...literally anything. Like, I will read anything as long as it’s well written. The weirder the better. (Within...legal and moral limits.) in my other fandoms I’ve been a big multishipper and there’s not a lot of options for that in CO - which is fine - but wholeheartedly support rarepairs :D

6. Favourite non-romantic OTP

So, obviously Simon/Penny and Baz/Penny are great ones, but I think the nearest & dearest to my heart is Simon/Agatha. The kind of siblings/unwillingly dating/weird exes dynamic and the way they both shaped each other’s lives is just so interesting. And while Simon & Penny are closer, Agatha and Simon represent their aspirational selves to one another. And the way that they were both tied to one another along with their gender roles/places in society and both broke away at the same time is just...mwah

7. Favourite Baz outfit

I honestly dress kinda like Baz. Anything involving a printed silk shirt or a floral brocade suit, so like, all of them? I love WS Baz, his fashion sense is so thoughtful yet fun. He’s so expressive with it — in the sense of both being guarded, being sexy, and playing with masculinity/femininity.

8. How do you feel about Wayward Son?

In case it wasn’t obvious, I absolutely love it. I mean, from a writing/narrative standpoint, I don’t think it’s the most elegant or engaging book ever written, but it’s just so raw and fresh. I don’t see many examples of an author trying to do what Rainbow did, which is build a complex emotional AND plot-driven story with so many characters and so much lore. I’m very excited for AWTWB.

9. Favourite scene from Carry On, besides Chapter 61

I like what the book does/sets up overall. Honestly probably the first scene, where Simon walks to the bus stop & takes the train and just thinks about his life and makes lists -- I love Simon. I know Rainbow said she thinks that bit is boring, but it honestly says so much about his character in a short time. (and he’s an extremely complex character!) Also, Baz’s dramatic entrance. Also, the chapter where Baz says “and I’m hopelessly in love with him” because it’s just so dramatic, and it comes out of nowhere

10. Favourite scene from Wayward Son, besides Chapter 41

Baz and Lamb’s journey across the Strip - vampire lore, jealous Simon, Baz getting to be his own character— it’s beautiful.

11. Remind us about something in canon readers might have forgotten about

Ahahaha um. Simon says he thinks Baz’s cousin Marcus is fit. That’s pretty funny.

12. What are your hopes and fears for Any Way the Wind Blows?

I don’t have any hopes because I don’t want to be disappointed - and that’s not a cynical thing, I just want to go into it with an open mind. (I’ll take a break from fandom and reread the books beforehand so I’m (more of) a blank slate) I guess just...interesting emotional journeys, whatever that ends up being. There’s a lot that Rainbow has to do in the book and I don’t think any one person could get through all of it -- that’s why we have fanfiction.

Fears? I don’t know. I think just...the series ending. Even though I’ve been in fandom for less than a year I just really love this fandom & the thought of that kind of eroding away is sad. But also I don’t think that will happen immediately, and change is a part of life. I’ve never related as much to Cath as I do now :’)

13. An unpopular/cracky opinion you hold

unpopular: Lamb is the best character; I don’t want Simon to get his magic back; both Simon and Baz should have other romantic options.

14. Something from your head fanon

Hmmmmmmm well. Just mean things about Baz really. Like that he’s weird looking, not that great at football, and actually has kind of garish fashion sense. (which is a self-roast as well - see above.) I just feel like Simon/fandom put him on a pedestal, and Simon’s an unreliable narrator re: Baz anyway. So I like the idea that Baz is this average looking kinda strange nerdy guy who is everything Simon has ever wanted in life.

And before you tell me that Baz was hot at Watford and Agatha was into him, have you ever been to a tiny boarding school? Standards get weird 😂😂😂 and Terry being into him — come on. The guy’s a violent pervert.

also - back to Watford being a tiny school. Baz doesn’t have much competition to be the star of the football team. (also, does anyone except Simon even think that he is?)

16. Favourite location other than Watford

Vegas!

17, Favourite location in Watford

I’m pretty bad at Watford lore/geography bc again, I’m way more into WS. Probably the floor in the Cloisters where everything happens the same way, just a day later. There’s a fic there, but I can’t wrap my head around all the time travel implications enough to write it.

18. What would be your favourite subject at Watford?

Any potions-esque subject because I loved chemistry lab. Latin because I loved Latin in school. Uhhhh I don’t like history class, so not that — maybe a literature course focused on the derivation of spells.

19. What would your magical implement be?

Ooh! This is a good one. I’d like to think it would be a weird body piercing. Or a belt a la Gareth. Maybe some kind of traditional south Asian jewelry, like a nose chain or mang-tikka or something. maybe a hat. like, imagine your magical instrument being a fedora and you just have to...wear a fedora all the time.

21. Favourite canon spell

Hm. Kiss it better? Candle in the wind?I should try to think of a non-horny one. honestly they’re all so cool and clever - I love the magic system in CO/WS.

22. What would your eighth year spell at Watford be or do?

Maybe something from a poem I love. That would probably be pretty but not very functional. Or a healing spell.

23. Who would you want as your roommate?

Agatha is uptight, Penny is passive aggressive, Simon is a slob, Baz is both uptight and passive aggressive.

Definitely Shepard.

24. Favourite item of merchandise, official or unofficial

My @subparselkie sticker

25. Favourite book cover design

WS. Oh, another unpopular opinion - I don’t like the kevin wada cover of carry on. their faces look so weird and the colors don’t work for me. I own the version with the blue and yellow cover art instead

26. Do you want a movie? If yes - any fan casts for the movie?

Probably wouldn’t want a movie! Because I am way too possessive of these books/this version of the story. And I am historically extremely disappointed by adaptations — I get upset with the smallest of changes 😂

27. If they made a movie, what scenes do you think they’d cut that you’d be furious were missing?

See above. A LOT haha

28. If you could ask Rainbow Rowell one question, what would it be? (If you have already, you can share if you like)

What is Lamb’s full name????? Is it actually Lamb Lambert Lamborghini the third???

What is Rainbow’s relationship with sheep and goats. Why are there so many references to them

29. Have you read any of Rainbow’s other books?

Only Fangirl

30. How did you get into Carry On and/or Carry On fandom?

I read fangirl & the pages at the end mentioned carry on, so I read that, and enjoyed it but I wasn’t obsessed. Then I read WS spring 2020, reread it a bunch of times, reread CO, freaked out about the cliffhanger/cool vampire stuff/unresolved sexual tension, had pandemic cabin fever, got on AO3, and the rest is history.

As @annabellelux knows, I wrote my first (published) fanfic after reading her amazing fic Drop The Game. and the first fanfic I read was @captain-aralias’ Greener Grass. I was so obsessed that about a month later, I searched through the AO3 tags for it, because I couldn’t remember the title or author but kept thinking about it.

#tag game #30 days of carry on

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birbleafs · 4 years

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[fic] A Much Ado About (PSI)oulmates

Series: Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan || The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Rating: T Genre: Humour, Breaking The Fourth Wall Character(s): Saiki Kusuo, Aiura Mikoto, Satou Hiroshi, Akechi Touma, Toritsuka Reita Warnings: None, save for canon-typical shenanigans Summary: Aiura decides to combine her divination abilities with Kusuo’s powers for a super special comedic segment on Affinity Levels. Fic can also be read on AO3 _______

Excerpt taken from clairvoyant Dame Mata-Mata’s advert for Amazing Psychic Services:

99.9% accurate affinity readings and guaranteed life-long happiness! Discover your twin flame with as little 10,000 yen per hour! Some would say it’s foolish to risk your future and wallet on such clandestine offerings, but we assure you, we are no worse than the underhanded brand marketing on children’s television series! Call 1800-TWINFLAMES -1234567 to book a reading today!!

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Anyone who would believe such clandestine and shady offerings isn’t just a fool but a complete buffoon, Kusuo scoffs impassively at the flyer before him. This is definitely worse than the underhanded brand marketing on children’s TV shows.

“They’re a total noob at it, fer sure!” Aiura says, leaning in too close and posing next to Kusuo as she takes a wefie with her phone. “Like sure, the concept of twin flames and soulmates ain’t new, but to claim everyone has half a soul yearning to get jiggy with its other missing half for life-long bliss is like, a gross oversimplification.” I don’t really care to be honest, Kusuo deadpans. He stares sullenly at how Aiura’s arm is still wrapped around his; she offers him a cheeky grin and a peace sign, snapping yet another wefie before she finally slides away to the opposite seat. “Soulmates just have more natural affinity for each other,” Aiura says, batting her eyelashes at him coyly. “But just like with everything, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to put in any effort to make it work! Hey, speaking of which—the author has a super special birthday tradition where she writes and/or posts up a new story, so this fanfic can totally be about Affinity Meters, right?!” Don’t know what you’re going on about and still don’t actually care, Kusuo retorts, shoving a spoonful of coffee jelly into his mouth as he resolutely tries to enjoy his Sunday afternoon. But Aiura persists, easily breaking the fourth wall to elaborate further: “Just like how Kusuo can use the Affection Meter to quantify a person’s love for another, today we’ll combine Kusuo’s telepathy and my own divination abilities to measure soulmate compatibility via Affinity Levels! So, without further ado, let’s go, let’s goooo!” Aiura, no, Kusuo groans in quiet despair. “Miko-chan, YES!” Aiura whoops, fist-pumping the prologue away as the scene fades out. _______

Satou Hiroshi

Conventional. Moderate. Regular. Behold the quintessential stock background character, the pinnacle of normality—Satou Hiroshi. Standing at a height of 169.9 centimeters and weighing at precisely 61.0 kilograms—the exact national average of a healthy sixteen-year-old Japanese male—he is the gold standard, the epitome of normal. It’s a shame then that few recognize Satou-kun’s remarkable ordinariness, Kusuo muses, watching said background character ambling down the sidewalk with an approving smile. Nevertheless, perhaps that may be to my benefit. Surely our Affinity Levels must be pretty high; after all, we’re both normal and regular high-school teens who do not stand out much— “I don’t think using your powers to make yourself inconspicuous counts though,” Aiura says as she glances over Kusuo’s shoulder, puzzled at his fixation on someone so… well, boring. Kusuo isn’t even listening. We both have regular aspirations and hobbies, seeking only to live peaceful days! “Funnily, I now remember peeking at Normal-kun’s fortune for Hii-chan. And get this, his biggest dream is being on stage as a rock star! Like seriously, how typical can he get?” —So, taking into consideration all of the above, Kusuo presses on, undeterred by Aiura’s commentary, surely we would hit it off as friends with optimal affinity levels! “Uhm, Kusuo?” Aiura nudges him with her elbow, pointing at the meter hovering beside them. “Not to be a wet blanket and all, but the Affinity Meter started running again as you were waxing lyrical earlier, so now it’s showing that Normal-kun and your Affinity Levels are like, really just two stars at best.” She leans forward, squinting at the screen. “Simply because he thinks you’re okay but still a bit of a weirdo. Dayum, the nerve of this twerp!” Kusuo stares wordlessly at her for a beat, slack-jawed. A-Ahyuu…?

Affinity Level: ☆☆ _______

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Akechi Touma

“It pains me to have to do this,” Aiura lets out a dramatic sigh. “But since Childhood Friends is a pretty popular trope in animanga, and therefore in fanfiction, I guess there’s no avoiding it.” Kusuo scowls, not liking where this is heading at all. It can totally be avoided. We can just avoid talking about it altogether. “Is that you, Kusuo-kun?” Akechi says as he suddenly appears at Kusuo’s side, curiosity in his eyes. “Oh, I see Aiura-san is here as well. I couldn’t help but notice how you two were standing and talking together so I thought I should come say hello, even though I was rather hesitant at first. I didn’t want to abruptly barge into your conversation, you see, as that would have been awfully rude, and I certainly don’t wish for you to think of me as rude, Kusuo-kun.” Yet here you are barging in anyway, blathering on incessantly like a runaway freight train, Kusuo remarks drily. “Well, I couldn’t help but overhear the mention of Affinity Levels,” Akeichi beams as he continues, unfazed by the jibe. “And I can’t say my curiosity isn’t the least bit piqued, even if I have little to no real interest or belief in the notion of soulmates. In fact, the existence of an actual soul remains debatable in scientific circles—” Exasperated, Aiura tries to interject. “Since you ain’t all that interested, mind if you just zip those lips for like five minutes? My hair’s gone all frizzy from the heat of your endless jabbering!” “However, these debates on the existence of the soul had also been instrumental to the understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body—” “Oh my God, please just stop yapping for ONE sec—!!” Aiura shrieks, tugging at her curls in frustration. She accidentally kicks the Affinity Meter to start running, and the lights blink and flash in a rapid blur before the meter gradually slows down to display four bright stars upon its screen. There’s a beat; the trio leans forward, staring at the meter in awkward silence. Kusuo’s brows are furrowed at the unexpected results; he shrugs it off as a fluke. Clearly there’s some technical issue with Affinity Meter (never mind that the meter works, in part, based on Aiura’s divination abilities, which have, to date, always been accurate). There’s just no way Akechi could ever beat Satou-kun on that scale, he’s too much of an abnormal— But Aiura is already moving forward, reaching out to grasp Akechi’s hand in a firm handshake. “Aiura-san? Is there something…?” She acknowledges Akechi’s curious gaze with a curt nod. “All right, I can’t deny it any longer. Not with that impressive detective aura of yours and with results like that on both Kusuo and my own Affinity Meter.” Oi, oi. Don’t start spouting weird nonsense now, Miss Abnormal! “All right, Akeinu! I hereby deem you a worthy rival in the fight to stand as Kusuo’s trusted sidekick!” “Oho! You’ve even given me a cutesy nickname as acknowledgment! I must say I’m quite flattered, Aiura-san.” How about I side-kick both of you out of my life right now? Kusuo sighs, mildly perturbed by this unexpected turn of events.

Affinity Level: ☆☆☆☆ _______

iii.

Toritsuka Reita

…… …… …… What, did you seriously think Toritsuka was getting a proper scene? He’s already way too pathetic. NEXT— “W-wait, did you just cut my scene?!” Toritsuka shrieks from the void like a headless chicken. “Don’t just write me off, Saiki-saaan!!” —Saiki exits stage left, pursuing normalcy. “And don’t just narrate yourself out!!”

Affinity Level: N.A. _______

iv. Aiura Mikoto

“At first glance, you might think we make for an odd couple,” Aiura says with a coquettish smile. “And how it seems absolutely cray that we could get along. Or like, that we don’t mesh just ‘cause our personalities clash way too much or somethin’.” She chuckles at the notion, running perfectly manicured nails through her luscious locks. “I mean, it’s obvs only those inexperienced with the inner workings of the heart would think that. Because opposites attract, y’know? It’s the push-pull dynamism between us that spices things up! Like two tango dancers stirring up a flame on the dance floor—it keeps things refreshing and exciting, but still comforting and familiar in the end, like sharing a nice, warm bath at the end of the day, or cuddling up together at the sofa, feeding each other spoons of dessert…” Aiura pauses, blushing when she catches sight of the Affinity Meter fluttering gently by her shoulder, at the line of stars glowing from the screen, a beacon of reassurance of their status as soulmates. She turns towards Kusuo, suddenly self-conscious as she tucks a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “Say, Kusuo… How about we head to that nice dessert buffet together and—” Only to realize she had been practically talking to thin air all this time. “H-Huh?! Aww, gimme a break! Where did you run off to this time, Kusuooo?!”

Affinity Level: ☆☆☆☆☆ _______ v.

Coffee Jelly

Good grief—finally some peace and quiet. Kusuo sighs as he leans back into the leather seat of his booth, in a nondescript cafe far away from his usual annoyances. He dips a spoon into his dessert bowl, lifting a dark sliver of coffee jelly to his mouth, and smiles in absolute contentment. There’s a soft whirr, and then a ping from somewhere below. He flicks a furtive gaze at the Affinity Meter hovering at the empty space beside him, curious despite himself. The endless line of glowing stars are probably a bit much, but he smiles anyway at the screen. Huh. I guess it works after all.

Affinity Level: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

—End— _______ Notes:

It’s tradition for myself to spend my birthday writing and/or sharing a new fic (happy birthday to me!! lol). I also had this sitting in my draft for way too long and decided to kick myself to finish it. Apologies for any typoes/errors.

Comments and critique are always welcomed for my fics—I'd like to hear what you think, if you've enjoyed this! Thanks for reading :)

#saiki kusuo no psi nan #the disastrous life of saiki k.#saiki kusuo #aiura mikoto #fanfic #psychickers #too lazy to tag all the characters here #but it's basically the pk psychickers + mr. normal-kun lol

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laurastuckinhell · 4 years

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SPAMANO FANFIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Fanfiction means a lot to me.because that´s how I learned to speak English fluently, which is why I´ve been wanting to do this for a long time but I thought that no one would be interested in this. I realized that even if just one person discovers a fic they like because of me then that´s good enough. So, here it is: a shit ton of spamano.

(I didn´t include George Devalier because I feel like everyone knows about his stories by now)

Neighbours

Antonio and Lovino live in the same neighbourhood but don't know each other personally. Lovino sees Antonio jogging every day and quite enjoys his tan and shirtlessness. Lovi tries to get Toni to notice him by conveniently gardening or getting the mail or w/e at the same time that the other jogs, but they end up meeting by something unplanned, awkward, and cute.

This is from the kink meme and it´s really cute- perfect for when you need to cheer up!

The rose family by thegoliathbeetle

Antonio was the best football player in the high school team. Until a certain Lovino Vargas arrives. Lovino is gifted, ruthless, and brilliant on the field. Antonio finds it all rather endearing, much to Lovino's chagrin. And somehow, this has something to do with 'being true to yourself' and all that jazz. -Spamano oneshot. Human AU.

This is one of my all time favoirtes when it comes to Hetalia Fanfiction in general, extremely cute and brilliantly written.

The Prince and the Pauper by 78meg9

When Prince Feliciano goes missing, it is up to a poor servant boy Romano to step in to take his place and thwart an evil plan to take over the kingdom. However, falling in love was something neither one anticipated. Based off Barbie's Princess and the Pauper.

This fic is exactly what it sounds like. It was a really fun read for me :)

Singles by StarsMadeinHeaven

AU Antonio, Francis, and Gilbert are three friends who suffered their first heartbreaks at the age of fifteen, and made a pact to never fall in love again. That will change for Antonio when he first lays eyes on a brown-haired young man in a club...

we need to talk about this fanfic, it´s absolutely gorgeous and kept me on edge the whole time

A new life by Sheena Wilde

Slave AU. Owing huge family debts, Antonio is made a slave to the Vargas household and a personal servant to Lovino, but the wealthy patrician seems not to recognize him from their shared childhood, and the sex only complicates things.

It‘s been quite a while since I‘ve read this one but I remember liking it a lot!

una notte a napoli by Alexander Ryan

Antonio visits Naples with some old friends, Gilbert and Francis. During a drunken night, Antonio finds himself at the beach to hear a gentle song being carried upon the breeze. Atop a balcony is a man Antonio deems as an angel, but alas, as soon as this 'angel' spots him, he retreats back into the house, leaving Antonio to stand there, alone. The next day, they run into each other again - quite literally - and to apologize for being drunk and staring that night, Antonio offers to buy Lovino lunch and a sweet. Lovino begrudgingly agrees and thus, romance sparks. The problem? Antonio's only in Naples for a week.

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS FANFIC! I actually started learning Italian because of this. It’s really beautiful, extremely sad. Also- I‘m sorry to my friends that were annoyed by me talking about this fic.

An antipodean tale of love by ChibiAnimefreak

Antonio and Lovino have been friends for as long as either of them can remember, but when one day "friends" is pushed just a bit farther, how will they deal with it? And how far will they go?

This one is beautiful as well! The emotional conflict is very well written and even the smut part is very well written.

Promise me tomorrow by watanabemaya

For there are no words which could ever suffice to express just how much they mean to each other; and yet, as Spain wraps his arms around the small of his frame, Romano knows that that alone is enough. It isn't much, but it is enough. / SpaMano oneshot.

Ahhhh I just love how the characters and their relationship are written in this one!

The gaming of the shrew by Shadowcatxx

This story is a Hetalia-spoof based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (1593-4). Lovino Vargas is a rich Italian heir, whose shrewish nature can't be tamed. Enter the fortune-hunter, Antonio Fernández Carriedo. When a scheming group of courtiers—keen to wed Feliciano—convince the Spaniard to marry Lovino to take him off the market, Antonio accepts the offer, which soon becomes a rough-and-tumble farce the wily Spaniard is determined to win.

I really really really like this story and since I’m a huge nerd for both literature and history I absolutely fell in love. (Also it‘s incredibly funny)

Five times Romano unintentionally made Spain blush by darkhue

...and one time he did it on purpose.

Extremely fluffy, will make you smile. Simple and cute :)

The Phone Call From Across the Hallway by TheGoliathBeetle

Lovino wakes up at 2.37 am to a phone call from Antonio, who ideally should be in bed with him, but is not. Antonio is sick, and Lovino tries very hard to keep his cool. -Spamano, Human AU, one-shot, sickfic-

Another cute and fluffy oneshot that I didn‘t know I needed in my life.

Cupid fired the shooting star by TheGoliathBeetle

Romano 'Lovino' Vargas wants nothing more than to distance himself from his grandfather and his murky illegal business. When a shooting star streaks across the sky, Lovino's friends make wishes. And the next day, a mysterious new student named Antonio turns up in class. So starts a cycle of wishing, fulfillment and a lot of red carnations. College AU Spamano. Two-shot.

Ok ok ok. We need to talk about this fanfic. It is so goddamn beautiful that I still feel like crying every time I think about it. Another one of those fics that all my non-hetalian friends know about because I couldn‘t stop talking about it when I first read it.

We the dreamers by TheGoliathBeetle

New York City, 1940: Antonio is a recently arrived refugee from Spain, a scarred soldier with firm political convictions. For Lovino, everything is pointless and nothing ever lasts. The two of them live, love and dream desperately, as World War Two threatens to take it all away. -Spamano, three-shot-

Very dark but incredibly beautiful. One of these fanfics that give you the kind of excitement that only a good story can give you.

Bottoms! Up by SunnyDayinFebruary

Follow Lovino on his weird and, well, at least quite interesting trip around Europe in order to find out some of the greatest secrets ever about himself, Europe, tomato-shaped alarm clocks and the past of his lovely, but complicated Spanish partner. This story is actually a part two, which I didn‘t read and I don‘t think it is required to but in case you want to read it, you can find it here

I just love this story so much, it‘s incredibly cute and funny (like really really really funny) and made me fall in love with every hetalia character mentioned. Also, this has like 80 long chapters so get ready for a long term relationship with this fanfic.

Spin the bottle by 78meg9

If you're going to play spin the bottle, you've got to have the balls to kiss people. At least that's what Lovino thinks.

a really cute and fluffy oneshot

Of vending mashines and night clubs by bubbleteadesu

AU (human names used) ; Lovino Vargas is an aspiring artist who struggles with the pressure of having a world-renowned landscape artist as his brother. Antonio Fernandez Carriedo is a jobless man, who enjoys living in the present (too much, actually) and takes life one step at a time. A chance meeting one winter night by a certain bright red vending machine leads to another and another until they form an unlikely friendship. One day, Antonio is offered a job as a bartender at his friend's bar and he asks Lovino to work with him there. As they begin to spend more time together, Lovino is confronted by Antonio's new feelings for him and his own feelings for Antonio. But, is he ready to accept them?

I´m so in love with the way the characters are written- especially Lovino! It´s really to write him in a way that isn´t annoying to read while still remaining true to the character; which is what this author did in a really beautiful way.

Bad hair day by spinyfruit

Lovino works at a hair salon and Antonio's a daily customer who comes by with any excuse so he can talk. To figure out how to get Antonio to like him, Lovino visits Emma (Belgium) quite often, and unintentionally makes Antonio jealous. Then the game of wooing begins. - Spamano fluffiness - ONESHOT.

Really cute and a quick read that´ll leave you grinning like an idiot

Haze by ChampagneSly

A random AU in which Romano is best friends with Veronika, who happens to be engaged to Alfred, who happens to also be Romano’s friend. Veronika has a bachelorette party and Romano, in his role as incredibly charming and handsome gay BFF, attends. Alfred would like details, please. Romano wishes he could remember what happened after the fourth gin martini. Oh, and Spain’s a stripper.

This fic is really cute and funny, I´ve read it about ten times and I recommend everyone else to do so as well.

Rebels in a sleeping city by norvegiae

"I felt like we were in limbo, two blindingly awake rebels in this sleeping city. I didn't know your reasons for being up and about. But, you were, and so was I, grinning at you like it was going out of fashion."

the kind of fanfic that will make you cry at 3 am but it´ll be worth it because it´s just so beautiful

How to care for your spain by AlexanderRyan

A guide written and published by Romano Italia. Strong (basically obvious) hints to Spamano.

really cute, simple + AlexanderRyan´s beautiful writing style

Change in routine by Roxi2Star

A look at Lovino and Antonio's changing morning routine.

I come back to reading this fic almost every month. It´s a really cute and fluffy OS that is written in a very interesting way.

The art of flying by TheGoliathBeetle

They’re both a little bit damaged, a little bit unscathed. Lovino can only truly see the world when Antonio describes it to him. Words can be magical, words can drive the darkness away. –Spamano one-shot. Blind!Lovino, Writer!Antonio, College AU-

kinda sad but really really beautiful, describes their relationship in a beautiful way.

Underwater Land by satsukiarisa

Human names and A.U: Antonio was a merman. Lovino hated water. It was truly a match made in heaven.

This one is very sweet and funny and I really enjoyed readig it :)

The Romantic Developments of Antonio and Lovino Through Texts by Spinyfruit

Texting started gaining popularity in 1999, but it wasn't until the year 2007 that iPhones came out: then shit got serious and countries started texting each other. This is the story of how one happy-go-lucky idiot, and one stubborn idiot finally get together. It only took a few hundred years. Mainly Spamano with side FrUK, PruCan, Gerita, AmeriPan, and others.

ahhhh I love this one so much...I really like the texting theme!

Braces by Roxi2Star

Antonio just got braces, and is feeling very self conscious of them. Maybe Lovino, a cute kid in his grade ho also has them can make him feel better about having braces, and maybe realize their not so bad. Ok so maybe he becomes less self conscious of them, but in the braces are a pain. Especially when their stuck to another pair.

I was really happy when I rediscovered this one, as someone who had to wear braces for five years in total this is even funnier to me...

(Non Spamano Fanfiction)

Asylum (Usuk GerIta) by thealphagay

1963; Feliciano Vargas is the newest patient at Bitterwell Mental Asylum. One problem, there's nothing wrong with him. Trying to escape will be hard, trying to understand the dark asylum will be even harder. Because behind those gated walls are torturous methods, strange patients, and even stranger doctors.

Based loosely off American Horror Story: Asylum

i know i know this is a spamano masterlist but I really think that this fic deserves more appreciation , because it´s really cool. I had a lot of fun reading it even tho I normally don´t like Usuk that much.

#spamano #spamano fic rec #spain #aph spain #aph romano #lovino vargas #antonio fernandez carriedo #hetalia #aph #aph south italy #Hetalian #hetalia fanfiction #aph fanfiction #fanfiction recommendation #fanfiction masterlist #laurastuckinhell

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darksaiyangoku · 4 years

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Monty Oum & What RWBY Means to Me

5 years ago, the RWBY and Rooster Teeth community was stricken with the tragic news that Monty Oum had passed away at the young age of 33. He was a very talented young man with a knack for creating some of the most bizarre yet fucking awesome concepts, his fan films Haloid and Dead Fantasy, his work on Red vs Blue Seasons 8-10 are considered landmarks in the show’s history and RWBY is now one of Rooster Teeth’s top franchises.

Today, I want to honour him and show the world that they’re missing a bright star.

A Brief History of Monty Oum

Monty Oum was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1981. A highschool dropout, he was making fan animations as early as 2002, with his most famous, Haloid, being released in 2007.

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This got him noticed by many people in the gaming industry and he even managed to get a job at Midway Games and later Bandai Namco as a combat designer in 2008. However, he soon realised that the gaming industry wasn’t as appealing to him as he thought, so he left to peruse filmmaking.

In 2010 he met with Bernie Burns from Rooster Teeth and was hired as lead animator for their hit series, Red vs Blue, for their 8th season.

Now I’m not familiar with Red vs Blue, outside of a few clips that my friends showed to me back in college. But from what I’ve seen, Monty brought a level of energy for Seasons 8-10, featuring a lot of his signature stylistic fight choreography. It was during this time that he had an idea for his own series that he wanted to make. He pitched it to Bernie, who agreed to it if he could deliver Season 10 of Red vs Blue.

Once Season 10 wrapped up, featuring Elijah Wood no less, Monty teamed up with his friends and fellow Rooster Teeth employees, Kerry Shawcross and Miles Luna, and created his crown jewell; RWBY.

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Between late 2012 and mid 2013, four trailers were released promoting a new series for Rooster Teeth. These featured four girls wearing elaborate and colourful outfits, an anime styled aesthetic, kickass music and the epic fight sequences that would soon become synonymous with this series. The trailers were named after the colours associated with each of the characters; Red, White, Black and Yellow. It would later be revealed to coincide with their names; Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long.

Once the final trailer hit, it was announced that the premiere of the first episode would be held at the next RTX Event. Following the premiere, the series would be released on a weekly basis on Rooster Teeth’s YouTube channel and their own website. 7 seasons later, RWBY has proved to be a huge hit and has since become Rooster Teeth’s flagship series.

I first heard about RWBY when my friend showed it to me in college back in early 2014. Before heading to my first lesson early in the morning, he took out his phone and showed me this cool trailer of a cute girl killing demonic wolves with a scythe-gun. My jaw was on the floor and I was really impressed with it. He told me that it was part of this new anime series and that I should give it a watch. Unfortunately I never did, as I was busy with other anime and TV shows at the time.

Then 2 years later, tragedy struck. During one of our weekly sessions in our anime club, it was announced by my friend and leader of the club, that Monty Oum had unfortunately passed away. For the rest of the day, we dedicated ourselves to watching the original four trailers and some clips of Red vs Blue in his honour.

I was shocked to say the least, especially considering the fact that I wasn’t very familiar with his work at the time. But from watching glimpses of his work, I could tell that he had so much talent and passion and he was dedicated to leaving his mark on the world.

Fast forward a few years later into 2018, I was at my lowest point. I returned home to my parents and reconnected with my family again after a period of isolation. After a rough patch, which I’ll talk about another time, I was beginning to feel like myself again and it was on one faithful day that I decided to boot up YouTube and watch RWBY.

Not only did I love it, I was hooked! The characters, the storyline, the influences from fairy tales and mythology, the anime aesthetic, the fight scenes and the music. I loved it all and watching it brought back a creative spark in me that I didn’t feel in quite a long time. Throughout 2019, I was hit with new motivation to resume my own project; a novel series inspired by superheroes and mythology. Alongside that, I also delved deep into the RWBY fandom and discovered a whole host of amazing fan-content such as comics, fan art, cosplayers, fanmade music, AMVs and of course, fanfiction.

RWBY fanfiction really cemented my love for the series and it moved me how much fans looked up to Monty and his creation. Their expression of love through this medium was heartwarming, to say the least and their creative passion really shone through with their own alternate takes on RWBY lore. But at the same time, all the admiration I had was accompanied by guilt. I felt so horrible that I never looked to Monty Oum or watched RWBY much sooner and I if I could go back in time, I’d watch RWBY when it first started airing.

Even beyond the amazing fan content, I’ve also met great friends through this fandom and many of them on tumblr and Discord. We share ideas, theories and our own works because this series and the man who made it filled our hearts with joy.

So to Monty Oum, I thank you for creating such a wonderful series and inspiring me to get back into writing. Thank you for building a community where other creators can get together and share their works through you. Your legacy will live on, through us and through RWBY. My wish is to become a creator that’s just as talented, inspiring and amazing as you.

R.I.P Monty Oum. 1981-2015. We will carry on your spirit, as fans and as aspiring creators.

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#monty oum #rwby #red vs blue #haloid #rooster teeth #rwby fandom #rwby fans #rwby fans united #tribute #thank you #thank you monty #cold rwby #casey lee williams #jeff williams #monty oum tribute #rip monty oum #rest in peace

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evakaname · 5 years

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10 favourite fictional characters

I was tagged by @sakurabunnie edit: AGES AGO and forgot the almost done post in my drafts- and i still cannot decide but there are a few certain ones as of late in no particular order, cuz theres no system for me to fit different people into, like your

Maxwell Trevelyan, @sakurabunnie The most adorable blessed hearted inquisitor to ever exist.

YES im counting him as legit cuz he IS, using my own art of him cuz i CAN, and while at it i must mention my Soren and Caren as big faves too but i guess own characters are too far a shot lol, but maybe i could also mention Hadiden cuz hes also a unique piece of elf XD

Dorian Pavus from Dragon Age Inquisition the sassiest most fabulous gay mage ever -if we dont count the next entry of...

...a bisexual warlock who trumps anyone with class and being fabulous and all, with golden eyes, silver tongue, and a gentle caring heart to fit worlds in it, the magical Magnus Lightwood-Bane from Shadowhunters tv series (a HUGE FAVE) of course

but a Magnus without an Alec? i need both sides of Malec pls, so enters Alexander G. Lightwood-Bane one of the best and hottest and gayest of shadowhunters, who blooms from his shell in Magnus’s light (also hes great and would get a spot anyways)

and get the HEALTHY, supportive, trusting, caring, loving, understanding, etc amazing power couple of the centuries, the absolute peak for all to aspire for, which i must add as a unit entry for the sake of wholesomeness :3 :D as u see im pretty far deep with them XD but seriously just most of that shows characters are so amazing they could hold 1st place in their own show each

Ezra Bridger from Star Wars Rebels Im sure just a few know him but oh boiii my fave jedi ever.

mr im a MUCH sappier hopeless romantic than i look Venom of course

and how could i leave out Deadpool

and Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel

but i could go on marvel characters like Tom Hollands Pieter, and dr Strange and Tony Stark and Pepper and Shuri and Okoye and Rocket and Natasha...

Geralt of Rivia from Witcher got a special spot too

now if im back to games again i must mention Ezio Auditore da Fireze from Assassins Creed (yes still a fave XD) right along with “his” Leonardo da Vinci

there are so many from animes tho i CANT even... ok ill pull a few from the top of my head but...

Shirayuki and Zen from Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

Yuuri Katsuki and Viktor Nikiforov (among others) from Yuri on ice u know it i know it we all know it

Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from Boku no Hero Academia

Kotetsu Kaburagi aka Tiger from Tiger and Bunnie

Naruto and Sasuke from strictly FANFICTIONS, u know, the characters they had the potential to grow into yes romance included but even without just agh kishi is an evil cow farmer

ah the joy of digging up old drawings and have a use for them

GOSH WHATS WITH ME AND COUPLES XD BUT i like great duos on both sides lol, and a great duo is sometimes a couple so... fanfic Sasuke and Naruto can be either so i choose couple version cuz reasons

Kaname Chidori and Sousuke Sagara from Full Metal Panic

talking of full metal, Edward and Alphonse totally should get a spot from Full Metal Alchemist

talking of siblings, Rin and Yukio Okumura from Ao no Exorcist

talking of yuki, Yukine and Yato from Noragami

Yuuichirou and Mikaela Hyakuya from Owari no Seraph (this duo being actually a couple is still under heavy “discussion” XD but yeah thats an opening pic also...)

Chise Hatori and Elias Ainsworth from Mahoutsukai no Yome two dysfunctional dork making a functioning couple its just priceless and fun

WAIT its been way more than 10 already for sure... oh f, whatever. gosh and i havent even get to the old ones like some Slayers or Kyou Kara Maou characters and Inuyasha or new ones like from Suisei no Gargantia and also more movies and gah TOO MANY

I want to tag everyone but at least @hadiden-lavellan

#tagged #characters #favorite characters #duos #couples #great duo #great couple #great character #everything good #love all these fictional people #and so many more #i just did a mad dash

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sansanficrec · 6 years

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Q&A with thefeatherofhope

Get to know one of Sansan’s most admired writers, @thefeatherofhope

What is the meaning behind your username?

My name here, thefeatherofhope is taken from the poem Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickenson because I try to never give up hope, no matter how bad things have been in my life, and it's served me well.

My name Little Feather (Cikala Wiyake) was given to me by my great uncle, Don Running Bear, who was a Lakota holy man, during a naming ceremony when I was 14. I am not Lakota, however; he married into our family, but I am an honorary member. It was unusual for a woman to receive a name with the word feather in it because it is masculine in Lakota. He also named my grandfather Iron Horse (locomotive) but we are the only two in his extended family to receive such an honor.

How long have you been writing fanfiction?

I started writing creatively when I was 13. My grandfather had passed away suddenly and one of my school counselors recommended taking a creative writing class to work through the grief. I enjoyed it so much that I wrote both in school and in my free time.

I've written and published fanfiction since 2012.

What was your first fandom? First pairing?

My first fandom was Star Wars the original trilogy. First pairing was Han x Leia after Empire.

How long ago did you join Tumblr?

I joined Tumblr in 2012ish but I lurked in the Sansan tag prior to that. I made my Tumblr to discuss my ship and also to provide a positive place for shippers. I met @momolady and @amaresepra not long after, and they share the same philosophy. Later they invited me to co-mod @bighound-littlebird with them.

When did you first get into SanSan?

I first got into Sansan around 2012ish. After watching the Blackwater episode of Game of Thrones S2 I decided to read the ASOIAF series and that sealed it for me. Sansa x Sandor is my OTP.

Is there a SanSan fic you’re particularly proud of? Chapter? Paragraph? Plot?

I'm really proud of Winter's Gift because I'm able to pass on the Lakota culture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's a lot of work to translate English into Lakota but it's helped me to brush up on it.

I'm also proud of The Long Journey Home. It felt like writing success for me when I finished because I finally managed to portray their relationship in KL in a way that satisfied me.

I like the plot of Wild at Heart best, I think, I like having several POVs make up one story.

Any comments you’ve received that stick out, even now?

I really like it when readers share specific parts of a chapter that moved them. It makes me happy to know I've reached others in ways that are unexpected. With Winter's Gift, I've enjoyed answering questions about the Lakota traditions and especially when they are eager to learn more because of it.

Are there tropes/styles/genres you struggle with? Any that are almost too easy?

I struggle with anything that's darker in tone, which is ironic considering the source material for my fandom. It's not that I am unable to write it, but I have difficulty subjecting the characters I love to horrible situations. I almost feel guilty about it, if that makes sense.

Anything fluffy and lemony is my jam. It's extremely easy for me to write these, especially if there's humor in it. And I think my readers can see that in my writing.

I definitely will explore more varied styles of writing in the future.

Do you have something in mind already?

I have several ideas for modern a/us that would delve deeper into the psychological impact of trauma for Sansa and Sandor both. The characters will have more darker aspects than I have previously explored. And there are more options for treatment for them in a modern setting. I want to write them broken but recovering, and with setbacks, etc.

When you start a fic, do you know where it will end? Or do you figure it out along the way?

I have a general idea of where it will end, but I am also open to changing up how I will bring about the conclusion. The one exception is Winter's Gift. There are many historical elements that I believe are important to include in a story steeped in Lakota culture, and it feels disingenuous not to include them just for the sake of bringing about a swift happy ending.

Do you have any rituals/conditions for ‘getting in the mood’ to write?

I have to have a nice cup of tea, that's all.

Have you ever had writer's block? How did you get through it?

Oh yes, I get writers block. It's usually tied to some upheaval in my life. So I put the story aside, get a notebook and write out all of my feelings about it. I write until I've said everything I want to say about it. When I get to express myself, it "unsticks" my creativity and usually I am able to pick up where I left off.

If the block is related to a difficult scene, I usually storyboard the scenes I want to write using images online. Having visual aids inspires my writing and helps bring order to my ideas.

Aspirations of publishing one day?

No, I write just for my own enjoyment.

What are your other hobbies?

I bake artisan bread and pastries. I make soap and shea body butters. I paint in watercolors, though not at the same skill level I had before I got sick. I foster shelter animals, mostly cats. I grow my own herbs and veggies. And I engage in humanitarian aid.

Any general advice for writers?

Since writing is my hobby, I don't have any academic advice, but I would say that writers should trust their own instincts. I know especially in fanfiction there is a certain pressure to deliver what the fandom wants to see, and that has its place but only to a point. I believe it's more important to tell the story in your heart. If you do that, you cannot go wrong. So have faith in yourself.

Any general advice for readers?

I would encourage them to share their enthusiasm with authors - head canons, pictures or music that remind them of stories, etc. Nothing inspires the muse quite like it.

Anything you’d like to say to the SanSan fandom at large?

I love love love the sansan fandom. They are so supportive and generous and an absolute pleasure to interact with. Thank you so much for your help, for the comments on my work, for encouragement. And also for the fun, fangirling, meta, art and fanfiction. :)

Also, I would like to thank everyone who has read my stories, I appreciate that they've given my writing a chance.

Read thefeatherofhope/littlefeather’s fics here !

#Sansan #sansan fic rec #Q&A #thefeatherofhope

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moonicekitten06 · 6 years

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Happy 2nd Anniversary Yuri On Ice!!!!!!

Happy second anniversary guys! So it’s been two years and Yuri On Ice has come so far, grown so much, and the fandom is more alive than ever before!

Yuri On Ice has inspired so much in my life, and continues to inspire me every single day! The characters, the music, and the story continues to live in my every day life and in my art and in my writing. I have grown so much as an artist just from Yuri On Ice and I have actually written, not posted, but written over 100 K in fanfiction for this fandom! I have never been this dedicated before to anything in all the fandoms I’ve been in, but I’ve really been able to immerse myself in this fandom.

So today, and celebration the second anniversary, I’m going to share mostly collages of the screenshot challenges that I have done for all the work that I’ve posted! I have to do collages, because I have created so much that Tumblr will only let me share 10 pictures and I’ve done possibly more than 10 pictures...

Where do I even begin?

Yuuri Katsuki.

We get to take this journey with Yuuri over 12 episodes and really watch his character transform from his mindset that he’s just an every day skater, that there’s nothing special about him to someone that is worthy of not only being under Victor’s tutelage but being a part of Victor’s world and the skating world. He had lost his faith that he was good enough to be part of that world after failing at the last Grand Prix, but after getting a second chance his character really transform into someone who is no longer just driven by anxiety and self-doubt but he is full of confidence and, even pride, but most of all he is full of determination that he will win gold in the next season. So we get to take this journey with him and see his character transform and I think that is what is really special about this series is the character transformation.

Victor Nikiforov

So we don’t get to learn much about Victor’s character other than when we meet him at the beginning of the series he has lost his inspiration as a skater and as a performer. He has come to see his success and his gold medals as true chains and feels very listless and is unsure of what he should do, until he sees Yuuri’s video that has gone viral. And this is where we meet Victor as he shows up in Hasetsu to teach and coach Yuri to help him win a gold medal at the Grand Prix final. But over the course of the series we watched his character transform from someone who no longer has inspiration to someone who has learned to become this very coach figure that he’s aspired to be but also realizing that he still wants to be a competitor, that he’s not done with the skating world and that he really wants to go back to it but also move forward with this new life he’s built. He now has new purpose after going on this journey with Yuuri. And of course not to mention the gold ring he now wears that he has proclaimed once Yuuri wins gold they will get married...can’t wait for that!

Yuri Plisetsky

My smol angry child! We really watch Yuri transform from this very bratty, petulant almost, very childish personality to one that has matured, slightly, and has learned that he still has a lot more to learn in life. When we meet him he’s being a complete bully to our precious Yuuri, which we have just seen him cry and break down in the bathroom before Yuri shows up to proclaim that there will be only one year in the senior bracket. But we watch him move forward and realize that he’s not going to automatically dominate the senior field like he did the junior field, he realizes that he really needs to push himself to the limits and even past his limits in order to pursue his dream of winning gold, beating Yuuri, and keeping Victor in Russia! That we see him transform in a way that he’s really gone from his sole purpose in life is nothing but skating, to the isolation of everything else in his life, to that of opening new doors to friendships and relationships. We really watch him grow, and it’s also hard to realize and remember when he’s competing against all these older competitors that he’s only 15, that this is his first year and seniors. So he still has a lot of room to grow and if they do a second season I really look forward to seeing what they do with his character!

The Relationships

Can we just talk a minute about how healthy Yuuri and Victor‘s relationship ends up being? I mean, no one had to die for them to be happy together, the world didn’t come to an end, there were no heated squabbles or debates no cheating on each other, it’s a very healthy relationship! So can we just take a moment to be like hey, this is what a relationship should be like! So can we just take a moment to appreciate that they’re can actually be healthy relationships in this world?

The Costumes, Music, and Programs.

Where do I even start what is this? This subject has been the source of true inspiration for many people in the Yuri on Ice fandom. The costumes are so elaborate and unique and beautiful and they all fit the characters very well while the music, (oh my God how can I even touch on the music), the music has inspired fans in so many aspects the notes are written in the stars as far as the fans are concerned! And the programs! The uniqueness of each individual program, and the fact that we don’t have a single warhorse program in the mix at all, which is probably due to licensing, but they had to work, the creators, extra hard to create the individual costumes, the music, and the programs! Not to mention the fact that all the programs are very realistic and fit skating to T, none of it has gone outside as what real ice-skating is. So this subject has inspired people to make art, has inspire people to make music, and has inspire people to make costumes and stories and I could go on and on with this but the Yuri on Ice fandom has been inspired!

History Maker

This song, this song breeze life into me sometimes when life tries to kick me down and keep me down. The lyrics are so inspiring and not only fit the series but they really suit life in general. Yuri on Ice teaches us to stop at nothing to pursue our dreams, that we need to do what we can and push ourselves to our limits and even passed them in order to do what we feel we are passionate about. And this song, on bad days picks me up and on good days keeps me going, it has been my ringtone for I don’t know how long now but it is the reason why I sometimes miss phone calls because I’m too busy jamming out to History Maker!

YOLO

I really think this theme, along with pursuing her dreams, is something that is equally important add a message that the series teaches its fans. We only have so long on this earth and we can either toil away or we can make the most of it and make each day our own and I think this series really teaches that it’s important to remember we only live once and to make each day our very best.

So what’s next?

I have no idea but I can’t WAIT to find out!

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delcat177 · 6 years

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Tag!

Rules! Tag (numbers) people you want to get to know!

I was tagged by @heliodora97 while between PCs, made a note not to forget that shit, promptly forgot that shit, and just remembered that shit 8,D

This got long (of course)

Name: Del Terance-Theodore Scott

Gender: Trans guy

Star Sign: Scorpio

Height: 4′10″, 147.32cm, a smol, just a real smol boy

Sexuality: 5.9 on the Kinsey scale. Like, maybe one woman in three hundred piques my interest, and that’s usually because they’re coded masculine. The entire nonbinary spectrum is a case-by-case deal, although again, I’m more inclined toward masc coding. Basically, I’m panromantic but with the BIGGEST FUCKING BIAS toward gay and 99.8% gay sexually, and since I’m in a monogamous relationship, identifying as gay is really just easier and more gender euphoric.

Also I wanna fuck the fish

What image do you have as your lock screen:

This has been my lock screen, header, and PC background for two years now and I do not anticipate it changing, thank you @nooneandeveryone

Have you ever had a crush on a teacher: Two or three notable teachers in college and a little schoolboy crush on my high school teacher because he liked and understood me better than 90% of the kids in Crazy Fundie School (he liked MST3K!!!)

Where do you hope to see yourself in 10 years: Holding a big folder of fanfiction marked “DONE” with a big red rubber stamp

If you could go anywhere else right now where would it be?: France, my fiance is probably on their second cup of morning coffee by now

What was your coolest Halloween costume?: Since Halloween is my birthday and Mom was INCREDIBLY patient and skilled, I had some real bangers. A few that stand out are Queen of the Butterflies and The Most Extra Grizabella the Glamour Cat Cosplay Ever because I am very very gay, plus a not-too-shabby DIY Pyramid Head costume for my last year ever going out. I think I’m proudest of the year I decided I wasn’t too old for trick-or-treating at the VERY last second, though--I found a huge picture frame and Mom pinned some fabric to the top as a backdrop and bam, I was a portrait. I taped a “plaque” made out of a post-it reading “(NAME), AUTHOR, AGE 9″ on the bottom because I had Aspirations. My arms were killing me from carrying it by the end of the night but folks loved it.

What was your favorite 90’s TV show?:

First fandom and one of the greatest.

Just don’t talk to me about the remake. Don’t fukken do it.

Last kiss?: Last August, at the airport...I wanna go drink coffee wah

Favorite book?:

BUT TO NAME A FEW

My love of Discworld and The Phantom Tollbooth should be very apparent, I adore short horror fiction, but one of my favorite unsung heroes is Bruce Coville. He was one of my greatest influences growing up, both through his books and through his stubbornness in getting anthologies aimed at kids with REAL stories published. Seriously, the Bruce Coville’s Book Of... series has To Serve Man, Zero Hour, It’s a Good Life, all these sci-fi classics that were in Real Adult Anthologies and the most fucking surreal shit I have ever read and I am counting my adult experiences. I read Joe R. Lansdale’s The Fat Man at 9 because Bruce Coville thought I should have that right and bless him, I have never been the same.

When I was 10, Mom found out that Bruce was doing school presentations in Michigan and made some calls (I was still homeschooled at the time) and got me in not just to see the presentation, but meet him in person beforehand and talk to him one-on-one. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, but I spent a long time wondering if he’d still accept me if I met him as a trans gay adult, because part of being trans is having your fantasies cut short with “shit what if he misgendered me”.

So I wrote him a long letter about it and it turns out he’s progressive as fuck and totally accepts me and now we’re honest-to-God comment-on-each-other’s-posts Facebook friends.

No seriously. Sometimes your idols actually turn out to be heroes. Every time I see him lambast Trump my kokoro doki dokis and boy howdy that’s a lot of dokis.

Have you ever been stood up?: I dated all of two people before falling in love with Crow, so I didn’t really get the chance, which is probably a good thing?

Have you ever been to Las Vegas?: I lost two life’s savings on Neopets in one day when the slot machines came out, I spent everything I had and then sold one of my most expensive items and spent all of the proceeds from that, so I’m just gonna play the occasional quiet game of Poker Night 2 ok

Favorite pair of shoes: I have Achilles’ tendonitis so I can really only wear specific sneakers, but before we knew that, I used to beg Mom to let me buy boots at the Army Surplus store and I would wear them until the sides gave out (yes, the sides, my ankles are fucked up and weird). Gender euphoria to the NINES. I miss it augh.

Favorite fruit?: A L L OF T H E M

ok actually I’m not too much into citrus except for pomelos and kiwis are too sour and these things can fuck right off but buddy I avoid putting on stoner weight because I will just sit there slowly eating individual blueberries like a lizard for four hours, or crack open a can of jackfruit, or make myself positively ill on cherries, FRUIT IS AMAZING

I think if I absolutely HAD to choose, it’d be cherries. Cherries are Michigan’s Thing and we used to pick them ourselves from tourist farms and oh God I am forever spoiled on cherry flavor because that shit does NOT compare. It’s so good. It’s so so good.

Casul is a fruit bat for a reason ok

Stupidest thing you have ever done?:

Boy howdy that’s a long dark road to potentially go down so let’s have three lesser stupids instead of my sincere regrets:

--I got a virus when I was 15 and someone hacked my comp saying that if I didn’t give him my Neopets password he’d delete all my shit and I didn’t disconnect but instead made fun of him in whatever janky chat thing he installed because I didn’t think he could do it (he could) (funny in retrospect except I’m still pissed over losing all of my progress on the RM2K game I was making at the time) --When I was but an amateur stoner I didn’t realize my body would lie to me about how much it could actually eat and I ingested so, so many cashews and then staggered into the bathroom and de-ingested them violently while my dumbass brain went “haha whoops” --In Hawaii I fell on the sidewalk, completely erased the skin on my knee, terrified a family of Asian tourists by trying to patch up my profuse bleeding while the wind blew my hastily-bought medkit down the road, and spent two months nursing the two-inch-square wound it left behind. I have related this before. I have not related that the entire reason I tripped was I noticed a small dog on the other side of the street and got so excited I forgot how to walk.

I tag uhhhhh @thegrinningcrow, @qglas, @sugarburger, @machi-tobaye, @melancthe, @squid-ichorous, @panur, @i-like-too-many-boys, and @clumsyshark, but I would happily read responses from absolutely anyone, just tag me back please!

#getting to know you #tag meme #personality meme #about me #weed cw #food tag #vomit mention #very soft implied but still #sorry this is super late #and thank you for tagging me i like you a lot aaaaa #long post #longpost #scrolling #del in a nutshell

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huntersmyflashlight · 3 years

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I Want Crazy (A Hunter Hayes Fanfiction)- Chapter 1- Leaving Manhattan

*Authors Note: I wrote this story as if it happened during 2012 to follow some of the timeline of real events that occurred for Hunter Hayes.

Savannah wasn't the average girl you would see walking down the street in midday. Her looks were very appealing to the average eye. She had luscious brunette locks, which seemed to fall perfectly in small ringlets down to her mid back. She didn't even have to do any styling to her hair but wake up from a long night of beauty rest. I guess that's why they call it beauty sleep. Many of the girls at her elite private school coveted her good looks and charm she had with the boys. No, she was no perfect Malibu Barbie but she did have a few tricks up her sleeve. Between the endless shopping sprees, the best fashion sense, huge parties no one could miss and running for student body president, she was able to win over a mass majority of the student body. Of course there were those who swore her as their biggest enemy, but even they couldn't help but respect her. Just because she was popular, rich and cunning, Savannah had an authentic side to her as well, it just wasn't the first thing that showed. So, who wouldn't love Savannah? She was everything anyone wanted to be, and more.

Savannah sat on the floor while she folded neatly the last of her clothing lying around her room. She placed it nicely in her designer suitcase. Savannah looked around her room wishing that she wasn't about to leave the place she loved most in the world. All her pictures and decorations on her walls were taken down and already packed away in the rest of the moving boxes. She sighed, saddened by the blank white walls. Her journal was sitting on her nightstand, the last thing she needed to grab before leaving. She carried that thing everywhere and it was very worn down. Journaling allowed Savannah to have a personal outlet. It allowed her to write her private thoughts down and look back on them whenever she pleased. She opened the brown leather book, and turned to the newest entry written just hours ago and began reading through it.

August 13th, 2012

Dear Diary,

Today is moving day. The day I dreaded since I first found out. I can't believe I am leaving the best place in the world for a crummy redneck town. From Manhattan to Nashville, now you don't hear that one often. I could barely even say the name when I told my friends I was leaving. I think the worst part was that I knew for sure they wouldn't have Burberry, Louboutin, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and even Dior. I am going to be reduced to jeans and cowboy boots, yuck! I would rather be dead than seen wearing old torn up clothes without a designer name. I hear Nashville is where all the aspiring country singers move to, in hopes of making it big. But, what I think of when I hear Nashville is, the country full of farms with animals. And what about the smell? Now that's something that doesn't sound delightful.

I can't believe my mom talked me into this. It was always me and my mom ever since she was 16 and pregnant. I know, sounds boring, the typical sad story of another teenage pregnancy gone wrong. But, the difference she claims is that she's going to Nashville to find my father and get back together with him. Sure, I would love to meet my father who abandoned my mother when she was pregnant, not. He sounded more like a disappointment than a hero, as my mom made him out to be. Regardless, I can't just let my mom go by herself and get hurt. Indeed, I have anger built up against her for wanting to move, but she is all I have. I love her more than anything. I mean, she is my best friend. I guess that's sort of a cliché, but it's the truth. I wouldn't be anywhere without my mom, my biggest supporter in life. I would do anything for her, including packing up all my things and moving thousands of miles away. Of course I can't just let it be, I have the right to be a little mad about it.

I can't imagine why my father had picked Tennessee out of all places to move to. I mean Tennessee? What better place on earth is there for high class living and fabulous fashion, other than New York? Maybe Paris, yeah that would definitely be more suitable than Nashville. I hear it's home to cowboy boots and country music, and did I mention the awful fashion sense. Maybe when I get there it would be different from the endless movies I've seen- but I doubt it. All I know is that this isn't going to be a permanent situation at least I hope. My plan was to go there, meet my father, have him fall back in love with my mother and then convince him to move back to Manhattan. However, my mom wasn't too convinced. She would rather us try to fit in as a "real country family" and go about getting my father's attention that way. With her strategy we would need a miracle for my father to not recognize my mother. Or just a miracle to survive.

As she finished reading, she closed the precious book and put it in her purse.

"Time to go!" her mother, Amelia, called from downstairs. Savannah carried her one last suitcase down the stairs, through the foyer and out the front door. Her mother stood there impatiently waiting for Savannah. "Finally. Now let's go so we can get there by morning" Amelia said annoyed at her daughter since she had planned to already be on the road by now.

"Seriously? We're taking the limo? I'm not so sure that's how people in the country do it mom. I thought we were trying to fit in" Savannah said a little too sarcastically. But she couldn't complain, the limo is way more comfortable.

"Well, that's a good point but it's just this one time. And plus there's a ton of country stars there, so maybe they have limo's too. You never know. We could be living by someone famous!"

"Yeah, okay mom, and my father is the president of the United States. That's how unlikely it is" Savannah replied, rolling her eyes and giving attitude.

"Okay, I get your point, but it could still happen" Amelia said, sounding defeated. She really wasn't in the mood for Savannah's attitude. She knew this was just the way her daughter expressed herself, and she was thankful she was going at all. Amelia knew that Savannah was giving up a lot so she knew putting up with the backlash was just going to be part of the process.

Savannah let Colton, their personnel driver, put her suitcase in the trunk and slid into the limo. At least the long 13 hour drive would be more comfortable in the limo. "Mom, I still don't know why you insist on driving instead of flying" Savannah said nervously picking at her loose hangnail.

"Well, I don't know. I guess because we have no one to pick us up from the airport."

"You should have thought about that before we moved! We don't know anyone there. And how do you even expect to find my father? It's not like he's just going to magically appear!" Savannah practically shouted.

"Savannah don't raise your voice" Amelia said in a light tone trying to calm her down. She was already nervous enough about the drive and the move itself, but of course she wouldn't tell her daughter that.

"Don't call me Savannah then."

"Fine Sav, don't raise your voice. Now whether you like it or not, you agreed to go. So I expect you to be on your best behavior" Amelia replied as the limo started to pull out of the driveway.

Savannah looked out the back window taking in one last look at her house she lived in her whole life. She couldn't believe that this view wouldn't be the one she would be driving up to over the next year, as she had grown accustomed to over the last 18 years.

Savannah realized that complaining wasn't going to get her what she wanted the most. What she wanted was to stay in New York and take on Columbia University one step at a time with her best friend Madison. The only person more upset about the move than Savannah was her best friend. Madison, unlike many of Savannah's peers, didn't actually covet what Savannah had. That's why many believed they ended up as such good friends. Savannah and Madison were equals. They were both equally pretty and popular. Unlike many friends, they didn't have a secret rivalry between them. Madison had no interest in being student body president and Savannah wasn't jealous that Madison was dating the hottest boy at their high school. Anyways, high school was so past them. They had just graduated from high school two months ago. But, now Madison was off to Columbia and Savannah was stuck moving to Nashville.

Savannah relaxed and pulled out her journal. She continued writing where she left off.

I can't believe I'm leaving my sanctuary, the place I feel most comfortable in, behind. Luckily, my grandparents were dirt rich and my mom was an only child so we received all the inheritance when they passed on. I mean my mom and I are both responsible with our money- but we do know how to live on the upper side, especially since living in the center of Manhattan doesn't come cheap. Back to the point, we didn't have to sell our house, which I am so thankful for. Otherwise, I would have put my foot down and not left at all. But, we are just renting it out for 10 months. And the 10 months, one school year, was the time limit my mom and I both agreed upon to live in Nashville.

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*A/N: From time to time you'll see multimedia pictures of different celebrities. I am not basing any of those actors/actress as characters in this story, only Hunter. The images are either used as inspiration for the look of a character I am creating, showing off an outfit or just using it for a picture. i.e my inspiration for Savannah's look is based off of Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl, but she herself is not Savannah's character.

#hunterhayesfanfic #Hunter Hayes Fanfiction #hunterhayes #Hunter Hayes #love #romance #drama #country boy #nashville #city girl #fanfiction #fanfic

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bitchinparty · 6 years

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Since we only got 7 more panel submissions than there are slots for panels, we decided not to do two rounds of voting as planned. Instead, voting will be open from now until February 18th. The voting form contains all the panels and descriptions along with mod names--please let me know ASAP if I missed any of the co-mod arrangements flying around! Voting closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, February 18th. VOTE HERE! (Voting instructions are in the form. You must be registered for the con for your vote to count. Side effects may include increased heart rate, shortness of breath, uncontrollable gigglefits, and inability to can. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.) Panel Descriptions SINGLE FANDOM Women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (mod: Minim Calibre) Natasha Romanoff, Peggy & Sharon Carter, Jessica Jones, Shuri, Gamora, Valkyrie, Maria Hill, and many, many more! Let's talk about the wonderful women of the MCU and why we love them. Avengers Reassemble (mods: Lucifuge5, mizface) MCU's been kicking it for 10 years and counting. Where is it going and where would we want it to go next? Captain America: The Star Spangled Man With a Plan* (*for certain values of plan) (mods: Minim Calibre, Gwyneth) From a kid from Brooklyn to a bearded outlaw, come talk about Captain America and Cap fandom as it stands on the eve of Infinity War. Pacific Rim: Uprising - Next Gen Heroes Yay? (mod: Raine Wynd) Pacific Rim Uprising gave us another apocalypse and a set of new heroes to like. Let's talk - and maybe discuss where Raleigh and Herc were doing while this was going on. :-) The Real Bad Place Is The Friends We Made All Along (mods: SDWolfpup, Brynn, Minim Calibre) The Good Place started with a straight-forward premise and became one of the most complicated, delightful, and philosophy-loving shows on TV. Let's talk about why we love it (so many reasons!), how it manages to keep turning its own premise with such skill, and what we hope for next season. The State of Bandom: 2018 (mods: aethel, Lucifuge5) Bandom in 2018 is a different beast from Bandom in 2007. We'll chat about how the fandom has changed (and how it hasn't) and what the musicians are up to now. Come reminisce about your time in Bandom! A short time ago, in a fandom not so far away... (mods: bessyboo, exmanhater) Let’s talk STAR WARS! Originals, Prequels, Sequels, Rogue One, Clone Wars, Rebels, EU—which parts are you really feeling, and why? Which parts that you’re not already into should you check out? What did you think of The Last Jedi? Everything from the galaxy far, far away is on the table! Miss Fisher's Intersectional Feminism (mod: krytella) The adaptation of MFMM from books to the screen aged Phryne up into a rare portrayal of a glamorous heroine over 40 surrounded by a broad range of supporting female characters. The show tackles social issues around gender and class and occasionally attempts to grapple with racism and Australia’s colonial history. What do we love about it, what do we wince at about it, what do we wish we had fanworks about for it? Visit Themyscira (mods: cyborganize, metatxt) Share your Wonder Woman story, whether you're a movie lover, a Lynda Carter devotée, or a long-suffering comics fan. A conversation about the conversation about Wonder Woman: why we feel how we feel about her, what she represents, how she has been represented. Explore Diana's origin in the early 1940s (see: Professor Marston and the Wonder Women) and her fictional origin in the Amazon culture of Paradise Island / Themyscira, and why the character and her worlds are still relevant. Will involve the F word – feminism! (And the other F word – femslash!) META AND MULTIFANDOM Sometimes we pay for it (mod: rivers_bend) come talk about queer romance novels, fannish tropes in pro fiction, and finding the perfect book for you. It's the End of the World As We Know It, And I Feel Fannish (mods: SDWolfpup, cyborganize) Post-apocalypse shows & fic are plentiful, and have plenty of fans, even though they're (usually!) very dark. What draws us to these worlds? What are your favorite post-apocalyptic media and why? What do we learn about ourselves from watching others struggle with the destruction of everything they knew? Where Do We Go From Here? (mods: Minim_Calibre, cyborganize) As the Internet changes and sites rise and fall, how do we stay connected as a community? Can we? Explore the state of fandom in 2018 and how has it changed since the first Bitchin' Party ten years ago! Fandoms That Won't Die (mods: aethel, Lucifuge5) Come talk about the fandoms you love that surprised you with their longevity! Why do some fandoms last and others don't? Fannish Osmosis Fic Exchange (mod: Scribe) Write a stranger the fic of their dreams...for a canon you only know about via hearsay! Other types of fanworks welcome, as long as they can be completed in about fifteen minutes; reading/sharing with the room is encouraged for maximum hilarity, but not mandatory. You Like My Thing Wrong (mod: bessyboo) You know that moment when you’re really into a popular thing, but you hate the popular pairing, or character, or fanon characterization? Or maybe you’ve been into something for a million years and suddenly everyone else is on board too, but everything they’re saying and creating is just…WRONG? Friends, let us get together and discuss strategies for taking a breath, chilling out, and avoiding feeling like horrible fandom hipsters or Bitter Old Fandom Queens when other people just Like Our Thing Wrong. Cest is Best (mods: bessyboo, metatxt) Incest and step/pseudocest have seen a rise in popularity recently in the mainstream, from Game of Throne to Billy & Billie to The Flash, but they've been popular in fandom for over a decade. What's the continued appeal of incest in fandom? And why do you think it's starting to hit more mainstream popularity now? Do you have limits on what you will or won't read--and has that changed? Are you here for the sitcom fluff, the dirtybadwrong angst, or something in between? Let's talk about fandom's fondness for keepin' it in the family! Feelings Are The Worst (mod: jedusaur) Emotions run high when you care a whole lot, and fandom is all about caring a whole lot. Let's talk about different types and contexts of fannish feelings, what sparks and alters our fannish interests, how and why conflicts arise in fandom, what feelings even are (your mod will make a sincere effort not to derail the conversation too far into the intricacies of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex), and what situations lead to fandom obsession, frustration, gradual indifference, and loving everyone in this whole damn bar. Alphas, Omegas, Doms, & Subs: Alternate Gender System Tropes (mods: krytella, keerawa) Why do A/B/O, BDSM AU, and other AUs that play with alternate gender designation have such strong appeal? Do they provide a safer space to eroticize gendered oppression, create a dystopian critique of gendered oppression, or both at once? Are slash gender system AUs an expression of internalized misogyny or badly written female characters or something else entirely? Do slash and femslash uses if this trope serve to straighten the queer relationships they depict? How about alpha/alpha and omega/omega stories, or D/s AUs centering switches? Wait, we only have 50 minutes? Documenting Fandom (mod: aethel) Fans have been writing down the history of fandom since fandom began. Let's discuss the various ways and reasons that fans document fandom! And also Fanlore. Speed Dating Small Fandoms (mods: metatxt, cyborganize) A semi-structured con-game where we share and explore why we love the small fandoms we love. By generating a creative categorization structure, together we will match-make fans with new small fandoms relevant to their interests. Our goal is for everyone to leave with a new fandom to date and a new fan joining one of their small fandom faves. TECH AND WORKSHOP A Song and a Dream: Now What? (mods: SDWolfpup, scribe) You've got the perfect song for your fandom - what's next? How do you get source? What do you do with mkv files? Square pixels? Frame rates?! To outline or not to outline? Do I really need a clip database? Let's talk about it all! Break on Through: Getting Beyond the Block (mods: Minim Calibre, thewightknight) Come share tips and tricks for defeating a creative block. Why We Write: Fandom Needs You! (mod: keerawa) This panel is aimed at aspiring writers, experienced writers dipping their toes into fanfiction, fanfic writers who've been going through a dry patch, or anyone looking to get the creative juices flowing. Topics will vary based on the participants, but might include how to start, where to find cheerleaders and betas, where to post, how to get over that hump and throw ourselves into writing something we and other fans will love. I'm sure the FBI has a file on me: research and fandom (mod: Minim Calibre) Ever find yourself needing to know the marriage requirements in places you'll never live? In-depth information on weaponry? Best ways to hide a body? And, of course, sex tips you may or may not ever need. Come share your tales of research gone wild and/or pick up research tips and tricks from your fellow fans. Oral Not!Fic (mod: bessyboo) In this workshop, we’ll define what oral not!fic is, talk a little about how to create it, and then finish up by creating an oral not!fic before the panel is over! Cosplay 101 (mod: bessyboo) Have you ever wanted to get into cosplay, but weren’t sure how or where to start? This panel is for you! We’ll discuss strategies for choosing/designing a character & outfit, and putting together a costume (for both DIY & “I am 0% crafty” options!) Makeup Fandom 101 (mods: bessyboo, visionshadows) Do you not wear makeup because you find it intimidating, but would like to start? Are you a total makeup pro who loves to talk brands and share your knowledge? Maybe you're somewhere in between, but want to know how that person on tumblr achieved that super sweet eye look or particular nail art you loved. This panel is for all of you, as well as anyone else who wants to come talk everything from skin care to shadow to nail polish. (There may be a makeup swap at the end of the panel!)

#bitchin' party #bp panels

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stripesthesupervillain · 7 years

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Questions from Kings

I was... I was going to make a shitpost. And then this happened, my first Batman fanfiction. This may have a few... implications. Nothing NSFW, but just warning you.

Summary: Whilst in the asylum, Jonathan notices something peculiar about Jervis that brings up several questions. He decided to get these answers through a game of chess, and while Jervis is more than willing to participate, he can’t help but wonder why Jonathan asks them in the first place.

Jonathan Crane quietly drummer his fingers along the small table in the recreation room, looking off to the side as he caught the tail end of a joke Harleen had made to the other inmates. From the way Harvey’s lips (or what was left of them) were upturned in a reluctant manner informed him it must have been one of her better attempts at humor. Another wheelchair joke, he assumed. Joker seemed to have a taste for them after paralyzing another one of the lesser inmates that looked at him funny. Fortunately, he wasn’t here today because of it; many of the patients weren’t here. After a recent breakout, many of the more dangerous convicts were forced to stay in their cells. It wasn’t that Jonathan wasn’t as dangerous as his peers, but it was just that he and Harvey caused a lot less trouble than the destructive natures of Pamela and Joker. Speaking of which, he was beginning to wonder if the same had happened to his acquaintance.

His eyes flicked up to the door for a swift moment, expecting to see the guards bring in the small-statured Englishman, but there was no such luck. Jonathan glanced back down at the chess board before him with a silent huff, preparing to be disappointed again. While giggly and excitable in nature, he knew Jervis could definitely cause a bit of a wreck when suffering from his delusions. It was a shame, really, as they had both been looking forward to playing a few games of chess before Joker would inevitably shove the pieces into someone’s socket. Of course, he could play a game against the Riddler, but what stable man with goals and aspirations would want to do that? Though, with as limited the time they had, he might just want to ask for the sake the few precious hours he had outside of his cell. However, there was another reason he so eagerly wanted the smaller male to appear; he had a few questions he would like answered.

It had only been yesterday that the former doctor had noticed it. He couldn’t help but to scold himself internally; he had known the little Hatter for a decent period of time, and he’d only now noticed the sure subject of any doctor’s strict attention. Of course, despite how open he was to anything, it wasn’t like Jervis flaunted it around. He was always out to seek the camaraderie of others, not their pity.

It was yesterday that Joker, before being sent off to solitary confinement, asked the two for help setting up the (now missing) Monopoly houses into a small village on the floor. Why this village had so many hotels, he couldn’t answer, but Joker wanted it done before their free time was wasted. Jervis had been happy to help, rolling up his sleeves and collapsing onto the ground to get started. Jonathan preferred to watch, being sure to ask the clown what this was all for. It turns out the preparation was so he could recreate Godzilla starring Miss Dahl, the smallest of the inmates. Mary wasn’t too uncomfortable, it seemed, and once the Monopoly village was set up, she stomped around with a roar and flung them around, but to Joker’s crazed delight. Jervis watched in amusement, giving Mary a small round of applause and glancing up at his friend with a grin that showed off his large overbite. That’s when Jonathan noticed it.

He’ll admit, he stared a little longer than he really should have, but he’ll blame it on the subtle surprise he felt at that moment. He wouldn’t have ever really expected to see such a thing at the moment. Had he not had the education and precise observation he did, he probably wouldn’t have even recognized it. With his background and experience, however, it was practically his job to recognize these sorts of things, and seeing Jervis with them caused a twinge within himself that he could only think to be unease. Of all the inmates with their psychological disorders, including himself, he would have never actually suspected the mad-as-a-hatter Mad Hatter to be capable of such a thing. Despite Jonathan himself having run the idea on his mind in his younger years, there was never an attempt at it, but he would sooner suspect Dahl, Harvey, or even Harley before ever thinking Jervis capable. Well, “capable” didn’t seem to be the right term. The man never hesitated to deprive the guards of their free will; he was capable of practically anything just short of reaching the top shelf. “Willing” or “contemplative of” seemed to be more fitting.

The smaller male had seemed to notice the larger’s stare rather quickly, giving a strained smile as he walked back to their table. Jonathan didn’t bring it up as they returned to their preferred pastime. He would need the time to think, as well as formulate a way of bringing the subject to light with his extensive knowledge of psychiatric methods and treatment.

And so now, here he waited. He silently wondered if his noticing the man’s afflictions had somehow sent Jervis off the deep end again. He wouldn’t doubt it, really; Tetch was about as predictable as, well, the Hatter.

A squeaking of the rusty hinges of the door was what caught his attention next. Crane sat up straighter upon watching Jervis be led through the door by two armed men in padded outfits and protective headgear. With the Mad Hatter involved, one had to be extremely cautious, no matter how harmless he looked. The lack of a wild reverie within the smaller man’s eyes was what told Jonathan he was on his medication, subduing the rumination of his Wonderland. That was a good thing, the professor supposed, as he would prefer Tetch to be focused instead of being dragged away early, shrieking his absurdities and how he didn’t want to be beheaded. Despite the pills used to calm his usual nature, Jervis still noticed Jonathan with glee and hurried over to the table, taking his usual seat. “Apologies for my tardiness,” he quickly hummed, setting up his side of the board. “Problems problems problems as usual. Let us not dilly dally. Black, I assume? You won last time, yes?” Crane gave a curt nod, straightening his pieces as he waited for the other to hurriedly set everything in place. It was time to set the treatment in motion.

“Understandable, Tetch. Now, before we start, I would like to play a small game with you,” he told him, catching the other’s attention. “Now, it’s not an actual game, but think of it as… additional rules to our chess match.” “Rules? Please elaborate,” the other requested, placing he last rook in its rightful spot in the corner. “Oh, just a few questions,” Crane hummed, intertwining his fingers as he rested his elbows on the table. “Every time I capture a piece, I get to ask you a question. Vice versa for you.” Jervis noticeably pursed his lips, already recognizing Jonathan’s doctor-like methods. He knew the Scarecrow wanted information, and seeing as he was using the techniques of his former psychiatric past, this information would most likely be personal. Still, the blonde didn’t see why not; yes, Jonathan could be very prying, but the questions never went too far. The good doctor was usually able to deduce problems with little information provided.

“Alright, I’ll play your game. I don’t see why not,” the haberdasher complied. Crane gave a small smile, sitting up straighter. “Good to hear. Let us begin.” Without another word, he moved a pawn forward.

While chess usually prohibited any form of communication between the players, that was the only rule the two disregarded; their cells were quiet enough as it was. Jonathan was the first to take a pawn. “So, tell me, Jervis, how are you today?” Tetch grinned softly, the answer already clear. “Simply delightful, Hare,” he replied. Ah, that nickname. The other let out a simple chuckle. During their first few months of getting to know each other in the recreation room, that given pet name had bothered him to no end. Despite that, he had gotten used to it the more they worked together; the Hatter named almost everyone he bothered to get to know after a character from his books. Hell, he even named Batman. He had learned to take it as Jervis’ way of saying he saw him as a friend. “Good to hear, Hatter.”

Jervis was the one to get the next pawn.

“How are you, Hare?” he asked, turning the question back onto Jonathan. “Fine, I suppose,” he hummed. “I haven’t been placed in solitary confinement once since I’ve been here. Though, the guards have been a little more rough with me since my last escape.” Jervis grinned giddily at the answer as he took another pawn. He took a second to think of another question. “Good good. And how is everyone else faring?” Crane blinked and looked around the room. “Well, I assume,” he replied, placing another pawn down. “Joker and Ivy have both been sent away to their cells, while Zsasz has yet to return. Harvey’s seeming much better after almost losing his coin, and unfortunately we’re being refused anymore entertainment since the Monopoly incident.” Jervis huffed at this, once again taking another pawn. “A shame. Why is Zsasz locked away again?”

“For attempting to kill his psychiatrist.”

“Ah. Well, how do you-?”

“Ah ah,” Crane interrupted. “You’ve already asked your question. Now, how do you see yourself?”

Tetch recognized that they were now venturing into more personal questions, though he didn’t see anything wrong with this one. It seemed rather easy, as well. “I see myself as the Hatter, of course,” he grinned, moving his knight, which was quickly cornered and snatched up after a few moved. “Of course you do,” he sighed, making another move and taking up a pawn. “So then how do you feel about yourself?” Jervis looked to to side, obviously contemplating as he moved his rook. “Well, I suppose I feel as well as I can,” he sighed, watching the other move his piece before proceeding with his move. “I mean, I’m in perfect health- perfect physical health, Hare,” he interrupted himself, catching the other’s glance. “However, am I completely satisfied? Err… no. Wouldn’t say that I am. Now, if I was free, had sweet Alice with me at a tea party, and a perfectly made cup of tea, I suppose then I would be satisfied with myself.”

A few moves passed before Jervis was able to take up another piece. He looked to the side, attempting to find a throwaway question. “So, why is a raven like a writing desk?” he asked. That was easy. “I haven’t the slightest idea,” was the reply, watching Jervis take up a few more pieces in the coming moves. While the Hatter hadn’t seemed too bothered by the questions, it was clear he was definitely putting an effort into this match to win. At this rate, Crane didn’t see this game ending in his favor. Still, it was answers he was looking for, not a win. Many of Tetch’s questions weren’t even real questions with an open answers; he would quote questions for the book that Scarecrow would answer with ease, having read the book front to back, or maybe he would ask simple greeting inquiries, seeming just wanting move on with the game. Luckily, the Master of Fear was able to get a few good questions in.

“Would you say that you are happy with yourself and your life at this moment?”

“Happy? Why, I’d say my life is rather frabjous!”

“That’s not what I asked.”

“Oh poppycock, Hare, you know what I meant. Of course I’m happy.”

“What of your family?”

“My family? Why, I haven’t heard a word from the lot in years. Still in England, I presume.”

“Do you miss them?”

“Whom?”

“Your family?”

“Err… perhaps not as much as I should.”

“Have you ever had problems with them?”

“Indeed?”

“Indeed.”

Jonathan realized he was beginning to strike something here, noticing Jervis’ unusually curt response. He couldn’t help but crack a small smile to himself; he had forgotten how much he enjoyed finding these sorts of weak spots.

Finally, with Jervis in the lead, the smaller male asked his first real question upon taking the other’s queen. “Now, what is with your fancy of my personal wellbeing?” he interrogated, folding his arms after moving another piece, beginning to corner Crane’s king.

“Well, I suppose you could say I’m leading to a more revealing inquiry,” Jonathan replied, moving his king away near the other’s bishop, only to watch as his own was taken and he was forced into a corner.

“And what may this be, hmm?” Jervis hummed, quirking a brow. His tone had become more tense, seemingly irritated with the emerging questions. He wasn’t one to get annoyed easily, but he seemed rather impatient with all the prying his friend was doing. Jonathan grimaced, before taking his king and knocking over the other’s pawn, the only real move he could make at his point. As soon as the piece was down, he grabbed onto Tetch’s arm. The Hatter looked curious, if not a bit confused, and didn’t pull away as he watched Crane force his sleeve up his forearm.

“What are these?”

He visibly flinched, feeling thin, spindly fingers trail up the inner side of his wrist and tracing the narrow white lines that ran sharply against his skin. Jervis was a pale man, but the scars had been noticeable enough for Jonathan to notice. They were faded, having obviously happened long in the past. Another worrying factor was that they were angled downward, not parallel to his hand, as most would do. “Down the road, not across the street” as many would mock.

Jervis was silent, staring down at the marks blankly. It was the first time Jonathan had seen him look so emptily at something, all the joy and whimsical aspects of his nature drained. The Hatter looked away, mumbling a few incoherent words to himself. Then, with a smile back on his face, he jerked his hand away. “Oh dear, that’s nothing for you to worry about today, Hare,” he chuckled, not looking up at his chess opponent. “Just a few unpleasantnesses is all. Perhaps it’s a story I’ll tell you another day over some tea.” Scarecrow watched him with an impassive gaze, sitting back in his chair. “Hatter…” he spoke softy, the firm tone always present in his voice now melted away to make way for a gentler hush. “I’m always here to talk if you need to.” Jervis let out a small titter, rolling his sleeve back into place. “Why of course you are,” he grinned, exposing that overbite and folding his hands. “That’s what you doctors do. You poke and you pry and you prod and you persist, but oh that’s just how you are.”

The thinner inmate visibly frowned, leaning forward to try and reason with the other. “Jervis, I just-“

Before he could finish, the Hatter took up his black queen, and with a flick of his wrist, knocked the white king off the table. “Oh, well it seems that you’re out of questions, Jonathan. Check mate.” He stood up, dusting himself off, ignoring the stares he was getting from some of the other inmates. “Hopefully out next game will be far more jubilant.”

And with that, he walked out, leaving Jonathan silent, but still with many more questions.

#Batman #Scarecrow #Jonathan Crane #Mad Hatter #Jervis Tetch #fanfiction #warning #Self harm

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thesunnyshow · 4 years

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Name: Ezralia Vali, but all my friends call me Elv

Writing Blog URL(s): @ezralia-writes (@haylo4ever was my OG writing account 5 years ago)

Age: 19

Nationality: Asian American

Languages: English and un poco Espanol

Star Sign: Aries

MBTI: INFJ

Favorite color: As of now, red

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite movie: The Golden Compass, but Howl’s Moving Castle and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time are close choices too

Favorite ice cream flavor: Vanilla with chocolate syrup or caramel

Favorite animal: Narwhals

Go-to karaoke song: Uh, Who Do You Love (Monsta X)

Dream job (whether you have a job or not): TBH, my dream job is being a manager/CEO of a tech job (realistically) or a backup dancer for kpop groups (unrealistically)

Coffee or tea? What are you ordering? Neither, hot coco (coffee in the future to keep me sane)

If you could have one superpower, what would you choose? Mind-read

If you could visit a historical era, which would you choose? Sengoku Japanese period or in England when kings and queens were bloody powerful

If you could restart your life, knowing what you do now, would you? Yes

Would you rather fight 100 chicken-sized horses or one horse-sized chicken? 100 chicken-sized horses

If you were a trope in a teen high school movie, what would you have been? Please, I wanna be in the nerdy girl and jock romance but honestly, I’m probably just the side, hermit character.

Do you believe in aliens/supernatural creatures? Yes but I know they don’t exist

Fun fact about yourself that not everyone would know? Uh, I talk a lot about myself but I have trypophobia - there should not be holes in things that are supposed to be whole.

What fandom(s) do you write for? As of now, I write for BTS, GOT7, NCT, Monsta X, and Stray Kids

When did you post your first piece? May 26, 2020 (Dec 7, 2014 was my OG post on ff.net haha)

Do you write fluff/angst/crack/general/smut, combo, etc? Why? I write fluff, angst (lots), and sometimes crack. While I can rec some awesome smuts, I don’t feel comfortable writing explicit smut as of yet, although I will elude to some smexy time. I do have a WIP that I will one day write that will definitely include smut because it’s part of the story.

Do you write OCs, X Readers, Ships...etc? I have some OG OCs and my starter fics on Tumblr were third-person female reader. However, recent works include x you (reader) and I find that really fun and easier to write! I don’t really write any ships for Kpop.

Why did you decide to write for Tumblr? Having read so many awesome works on Tumblr made me want to write and hopefully have other readers experience the same feelings I do when I read that great piece. However, my original goal was just to write for Monsta X since there aren’t a whole lot of fics for them but also because I have too many ideas running in my mind. Lastly, I just write for myself.

What inspires you to write? The groups I write for, other things I read (like mangas and/or shows), and especially songs!

What genres/AUs do you enjoy writing the most? I write best fluff for established relationships because otherwise it’s all just angst, which is a lot of fun to write while keeping it not too toxic unless stated otherwise for plot. I also love silly fics for giggles. As for Au’s I enjoy regular day to day life with a spin or fantasy based Au’s.

What do you hope your readers take away from your work? I hope they just feel a strong emotion - depending on the genre. I hope that they get to the end and find all the nuances I try to sprinkle throughout the story hinting to clues or plot devices. That’s always what I try to aim for.

What do you do when you hit a rough spot creatively? Cry. Jokes aside, I take a break/breather to refocus and take time for myself. I also read professional works to take my mind off things or get inspired.

What is your favorite work and why? Your most successful? My personal favorite of my published works would be my Han Jisung x reader, Promise. It was my first kpop fic and a gift to my friend. I think it’s a hallmark of my return to writing and I look forward to publishing more of my favorite plots! My most successful is Spiderling, a Jeon Jungkook x reader fic, not surprised at all that my first official BTS fic would be the most popular one of my current works haha.

Who is your favorite person to write about? Honestly, I have so many ideas for Changkyun haha. I feel like he’s totally boyfriend material and can fit different roles from a total fratboy to a soft boyfriend. But I’m trying to expand both my writing and pairings and it’s a fun challenge to write for the different boys.

Do you think there’s a difference between writing fanfiction vs. completely original prose? I actually do! In my honest opinion, fanfiction is work about an already established character/person/universe. It’s easier for me to think up ideas for characters already prepped because I personally get lost in the details already of thinking up terms/universes to place the story in. I have a character that’s already established and people know about without having to elaborate on those finer details.

What do you think makes a good story? Proper formatting goes a long way. While I don’t judge on grammar and spelling mistakes, it is a much smoother read if people follow basic narrative-writing skills. I feel like anyone who can embody their own style and ideas (without being discriminatory or mean), then they’ve really got me hooked.

What is your writing process like? A mess. I know a lot of people outline, and I try that sometimes. But, normally I just get straight into writing what I’ve brainstormed, maybe adding some notes for future events here and there. If I get tied up at a certain part, I make a messy line break and start another scene.

Would you ever repurpose a fic into a completely original story? Yes. Funnily enough though, I repurpose my original storylines for fics, but if I could, I would write an original story.

What tropes do you love, and what tropes can’t you stand? I can’t stand cliches but I WILL cry over them if they’re well-written and/or have a spin on them. So, ultimately I’m down for anything. Enemy to lovers isn’t always my favorite but @gukyi does a great job, since that’s her renowned trope.

How much would you say audience feedback/engagement means to you? A lot! I have a few lovely mootz that always have something nice to say, but I would love more reader interaction! Of course, I’m a newer writer and haven’t blown up so it is to be expected that I’m a little lonely right now. I hope that’s not a long-term thing.

What has been one of the biggest factors of your success (of any size)? Who I write for. I hate to be blunt about it, but certain members and/or groups truly are more popular which is a shame at times. Plus, interacting with more mootz and authors as well as joining discord chats and networks helps by meeting new people who will interact with you and your content.

Do you think fanfic writers get unfairly judged? Yes, at times and with certain topics. We all know people will go on anon and tear anyone down for whatever reason.

Do you think art can be a medium for change? Definitely! Writing for the public,(especially fanfic and reader-based fics) especially in these times, means you have to adapt and adhere to the ever-changing times. We have a role to play in how people perceive things, whether that’s regarding an IRL person or how we view others with representation.

Do you ever feel there are times when you’re writing for others, rather than yourself? Huh, as of now, I feel like I’m writing for myself. Without a lot of interaction, I don’t feel pressure. I do want to write for other groups, but as of now I’m trying to pick up speed with certain groups. I have a lot of WIPs, so we will see where I end up.

Do you ever feel like people have misunderstood you or your writing at times? Not that I know of, haha.

Do your offline friends/loved ones know you write for Tumblr? No, haha.

What is one thing you wish you could tell your followers? I love you!

Do you have any advice for aspiring writers who might be too scared to put themselves out there? Don’t be afraid! It’s scary, but the worst that can happen is not writing!

Are there any times when you regret joining Tumblr? HAahaha, only because the site’s interaction roles have drastically dropped and a lot of the features suck. But the people I’ve met… priceless. I love them all and a lot have impacted my life so positively.

Do you have any mutuals who have been particularly formative/supportive in your Tumblr journey? Yes! All of them!

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Stan yourself first! <3

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