#this one is so good

[prettyravegirl2000]

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[bloodydeanwinchester]

i love how in stanford era dean fics it takes so little time for dean to fall and fall hard for cas. like he’s so lonely and sad and then theres cas his perfect match his soulmate and he’s just so open to falling in love with him. he doesn’t even question it really

[lu-fic-recommendation-of-the-day]

By @seekingseven

Summary:

“The concept is simple, however. Two artifacts that complement each other in origin, magic type, and usage may, when combined, temporarily produce something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s a “hit or miss” phenomenon, as Link likes to call things. Artifacts are rarely built to be companionable, and when they are, it is often a matter of chance. But it is fun to think about, is it not? For example, a magical lens and, say, perhaps a portal, if companionable, may create a portal to a dimension between dimensions -- to a place that is both hypothetical and real at the same time. A lucid, living vision of the most sincere kind of lies.”

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Legend had always been far more curious, intelligent, and mature than any of his reincarnations give him credit for. But when he finds that his Magic Mirror and Time's Lens of Truth fuse into an artifact that reveals each hero's worst nightmares and deepest traumas, one of Legend's defining characteristics overpowers the others.

AKA: Where Legend can't keep his nose out of everyone else's nightmares and ends up creating a real-world nightmare for himself.

Tags:

Legend-centric

Hyrule-centric Subplot

Heavy Angst

Body Horror

Psychological Horror

Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

Graphic Depictions of Ilness

Major Character Injury (it's not permanent but it's there)

Eventual Happy Ending

Improper Use of Exceptionally Powerful Magical Artifacts

Word count: 218,886 

Finished: Yes

[mskenway97]

oh i have another idea listen 'come my way' of inuyasha... engage this big bot hehehehe

[lilypixels]

Here is my small take on @morrigan-sims Fallon! I didn't change much except some skin details and the eyes so idk how much it counts as being "my style" but I also think our styles are a little similar ?

[pacinglikeghosts]

and if I said….and if I said this was ronance… (y’all know who is who)

[eposettemyass]

tiktok from Key & Peele

[balaclavacharles]

Charles writing the most beautiful pieces of music with so much passion and emotion behind it and then sharing it with us, I love him :(

[muzzlemouths]

Hello I just wanted to add I played this playlist in the background when I read dead mall dare and drew sun and it made the story that much more immersive! Also there were a couple moments where the music lined up so perfectly with the scenes! :D

“1 hour of retro grocery store background music (abandoned super duper mart)”

me listening to all 1:09:09 of this and kicking my feet and twirling my hair

[candlelitcinema]

TÁR (2022), dir. Todd Field

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[angelolsenwife]

It wouldn't be fair I'd be so alone Without you there It wouldn't be fair There's nobody home I'm already there

[lu-fic-recommendation-of-the-day]

By @thescrapwitch

Summary:

Malice is eternal. No matter what hero rises, it shall always return.

Malice is unforgiving. It will never forget those that have wronged its Master.

Malice is infectious, and wolves should beware what they bite.

Tags:

Angst

Hurt/Comfort

Possession

Blood and Injury

Canon-Typical Violence

Friendship

Team as Family

Word count: 40,392

Finished: Yes

[rosiethedragongeek]

Was just listening to The Family Jewels by Marina and oh my God that's such a Snotlout/Jorgenson fam song in my head

It is that im busy with school and still learning how to animate but otherwise,,,

Anyways just wanted to share that with you, ly bestie!! <333

DUDE YOU’RE SO RIGHT OMG

That is so perfect for Snotlout and Spitelout I am losing my mind. Snotlout deserved so much better than working himself into the ground trying to impress Spitelout dude ugh

I literally love all of these Snotlout song asks I get they make me so happy and expose me to so much music omg

[cookies-and-creamless]

Balloon Art Day 11

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10

41. Crab - Ortencia

I really wanted to make something yesterday, but it wasn't coming along well, so I scrapped it. Instead, I got this crab done today! The tutorial that this piece is based on had a total of eight legs, but I wanted mine to be more true to life, with ten legs. Little did I know that this would disproportionately increase the length of time I would work on it! Apparently the choice to give it eight legs wasn't one made lightly, and the introduction of another set of legs with no other modifications makes it significantly harder to get everything lined up and in place. I also chose to skip a step in the process of putting the legs in, which would be to tie each of the middle three legs to the one on the opposite side. This would hold them more firmly in place and apply a pressure to the main body that would make it slightly more compact. I mostly held off because I was having trouble getting my fingers to do what I needed them to, but I think that it would have caused more problems than it would solve for my ten-legged design. I think it's a great touch for the original, though. Since it worked out in the end, I'm quite pleased with my variation! If it hadn't worked, I probably would have just taken out a pair of legs and held my desire for realism in check. Hopefully my next piece won't have this much delay behind it, but if I make something I like this much, I won't mind all that much how long it takes.

[itsgoghtime]

Howdy! Many many things have happened in the last couple days - mostly good things so that’s been nice - but of course, that has limited my time to write these posts that I’ve been so excited about! However, here we are together again, and this time, for:

S.O.S. - Chapter 6 : A Chair With Three Legs

Buckle up friends - this one is so good and it took me on the wildest ride 

(for @nobody33333333​ and @sophieswundergarten​ , as usual because you are the best)

“flsdkjafjfj” - my brain trying to wrap itself around all the things in this chapter because WOWZER its really good and is jam packed with so many things

First - I love all the Katie-Cat references. Brings me absolute joy. I also love that the Wetheralls have their ‘spot’ - GAH

All the ‘No One At The Wheel’ references - SO GOOD and so insightful even as Milligan starts getting his memory erased - kinda interesting that it begins with that almost every time too.

Milligan spending time in Kates first few formative years on the mainland with herrrrrrrr

I have many many thoughts about the reasons behind the words the kids say in the Whisperer - may have to make a separate post when I finally remember but I love how you incorporated them in!!

THE RANKINGS BOARD - yesssss - but I also love that Milligan recognizes that while it’s good to give those academic successes more opportunities, that it really isn’t very nice of Mr. Curtain Sir to shame the kids that don’t score as well.

Also noting the implications of how SQ could have definitely been treated different if he was just doing normal stuff with everyone else - but also recognizing that SQ hasn’t really ever had real friends - Kate counted until… they disappeared

The line “Ledroptha was out” made me laugh but also wonder what he does when he’s not sulking and scheming in his office

Milligan seeing the antennas - you can literally feel the panic begin - “The technology at the Institute shouldn’t require that much signaling.” MY HEAVENS

okay and then we go straight into hearing Jackson and the “without her, without this place, I don’t know who I am.” and being able to draw that connection to season two… YES

It’s also just kinda sad that we can see how the Whisperer really could be being used for therapy - but how Curtain simultaneously uses it for his world controlling purposes with the therapy as the mask… ouch

And then Milligan really beginning to connect the dots… “The phrase that reflected the feeling of dread and terror that had slowly tightened its grip around the world through the power of the emergency.”

“But why were his friends having children recite phrases that were associated with the emergency?” Oh no… OH NOOOOOOOO - and then we get “…they wouldn’t. They couldn’t. That didn’t make any sense.” but then it DOES oh my hEaRt

That next paragraph reminded me of the line from Curtain in season one where he told them that they “made it” - that the emergency is “out there” and that at the Institute, they don’t have to worry about anything. Thats freaky.

Garrison... oh Garrison. She really doesn’t have any idea at the beginning - you can see her inner battle with it in the show (because she understands at that point - but also knowing what happens in chapter 8... GAH)

“Milligan had to admit he still felt bad about not having been there to help handle Pedalian’s death and knew that dealing with that alone had left it’s mark on Ledroptha, who had already been damaged. And Ledroptha’s traditional method of dealing with negative emotions had always been to lash out and control others.” my heavens :(

watching Milligan try and take that mediator role that Pedalian had - wanting to make sure Garrison knows the truth and set Ledroptha straight... and knowing that Pedalian really was the only one that could do it breaks me. However, I also appreciate that Milligan is trying to go about it delicately - knowing that “What Ledroptha was doing might be horrible, but Milligan knew it came from a place of hurt.” and “...Milligan hated the thought of having to shatter that illusion.” (talking about helping Curtain get the right help without making SQ hate his father) 

For no reason, the line about Curtain going over paperwork and SQ sitting at his feet doing an art project reminds me of the pictures in history books of like... US Presidents and their kids playing around their desk - made me laugh

yesssss - we’re learning about the kids who respond with their minds to the influence of the Whisperer - I LOVE IT - Constance, we’re looking at you

okay but it is quite sad that the outliers in this situation - the people who’s minds respond to the Whisperer - that these people are disappearing. Maybe Constance’s parents...?

hahaaaa “Curtain chastised himself for actually considering these possibilities, as if he was still an overimaginative schoolboy. Psychics and telepaths weren’t real. But the more he looked at the notes in his hands, the less sure he became.” oh, just you wait Mr. Ledroptha Drama Club President Curtain, JUST YOU WAIT

I absolutely love when Curtain calls SQ “Shep” - I have a feeling it’ll happen less and less in the future and that makes me so sad - but it makes sense.

SQ planning to ask his question about painting in the woods... AND THE QUESTION ABOUT THE BEACH AHHHHHH - I just have this cute vision of before Curtain goes full on crackhead control freak and is brainwashing Milligan over and over and over - of the four of them on the beach, of course Curtain probably isn’t dressed for the beach (lol he’s probably in a suit and everyone else is in short sleeves and such) anyways, I just love the idea of them building sandcastles and everything together

It also makes me sad that SQ really doesn’t have any other friends and while Curtain doesn’t like spending time with Milligan, he’s willing to maybe look into doing that.

PIERRE AHHHHH - “Pierre was the latest injured bird that Curtain had begrudgingly allowed his son to care for (insisting, as he always did, that this would be the last time SQ was allowed to bring a wild animal into their home, and that caring for the creature was to be considered a homework assignment and SQ’s responsibility.” YESSS - I get the feeling that this has happened many times

if I was a bird, I’d run into glass windows too, Pierre. me too. But in all seriousness, I love this next line “...upon seeing his son’s distress, Curtain had taken it upon himself to have the windows detailed and redesigned to prevent any similar accidents from befalling his son’s feathered friends.” so freaking cute

oh good gracious - this next scene... Curtain is so calm and collected even as he’s being exposed haha - I mean, he makes a good point, there’s no use in trying to convince Wetherall otherwise when he shows up with this information, because he’s exactly right

Milligan again recognizing the hurt in Ledroptha... it almost feels like touching a bruise or running your hand over an old scar - it almost hurts just as much mentioning it as it did when whatever caused it happened

oh geez - you can see Curtain’s plan with how he’s acting.

I also love the random grey men that keep showing up - noticing that there are too many of them to be a coincidence and that they arrive at the lab and Milligan’s like “nope”

Jeffers BAHAHAAA - here comes his pitiful revenge that doesn’t work because he’s going against a 6′5″ LARGE MAN - no wonder there’s so many of them, Milligan is almost practically unstoppable

Curtain “apologizing for a minor inconvenience” lol OKAY BUT the line about “I wish we didn’t have to keep doing this...” - that’s the moment where I began to realize that something was up

And Milligan’s futile attempts at telling Garrison... hurts my soul

Curtain being hostile and then lowering to a gentler demeanor to manipulate Garrison - he’s kind of predictable in that way and that makes it even more concerning.

Not only that, but the fact that Garrison is so... she’s just so sad and feels like she can’t do anything so she just goes with it. And Curtain’s lil speech about everything that is happening is whats best for everyone

GARRISON AHHHHH - I think I went over most of it in my last chapter analysis, but dang I just sympathize with her. You can see her thought process and understand how hard that must be to have to live with a situation like that. Milligan begging her to tell him whats going on and to stop Curtain... my heart is being peeled like an orange, piece by piece in this chapter

“Jump” by Van Halen is all I could think of with the “Curtain would jump at the opportunity for control.” so... everything is a music reference in my head.

“Maybe if she had gone to Milligan first things would have been different, but between his wife’s passing and taking care of his daughter, he had been in the office less and less and Garrison knew from her experience with Pedalian that Milligan didn’t need to be burdened with anything else.” hurt me wayyyy more than I had anticipated - she and I are a lot alike in that respect, feeling like a burden to people

Curtain and Garrison’s discussion in his office... that one hurt - I have a lot of highlights in this one, but I think they can all be kinda condensed into a couple main ideas - the pity for Curtain, who really is just hurt and making some very irrational decisions because of his drive to prove himself, his master manipulation skills (I mean, come on, “trying to sound as calm and rational as possible” and “Garrison, friend,”) and using Garrison’s alcoholism as an example of how the Whisperer could be used for good as part of his manipulation (which is totally cruel, but he kinda sees that I guess), her ultimate “betrayal” and Curtain then basically blackmailing her, and then his remorse at remembering that maybe he’s been threatening her a little too much - it’s jam packed with so much hurt and betrayal from both sides that I just sit back in awe like... I’m just shocked that I can feel for both sides of this crazy situation

Jeez - Chapter 6, featuring Curtain the Master Manipulator at his finest

“...Garrison replied, horrified at the prospect of dining with the two most terrifying people she could imagine...” this poor woman - but I can relate on this one haha

“Ledroptha Curtain had one weakness... Curtain didn’t actually want to be rid of them. He still thought of them as his friends, and he wanted to keep them around.” GAH - sometimes this is emotional whiplash with how much I simultaneously empathize and want to smack that man into space - this fic is so masterfully written 

Garrison sees this weakness and is still trying to do her best so that while Curtain is getting what he wants, there is minimal suffering (especially when it concerns the children) and I just.. I just... I want to hug her because that’s so important

haha Jeffers is still... Jeffers - because you realize he probably gets punched literally every time

Curtain’s protection over SQ and still being okay with using the “volunteers” as long as they aren’t having the negative Whisperer effects... I’m like “yes protect SQ” but this man needs like... I want to put him in one of those... I think they’re called a “pillory” - and I want to throw a pie at him and then take him to therapy

it is TOTALLY like Curtain to be like “oh yes, you’ve been in an unfortunate accident but I know who you are so you’re okay, you can depend on me” *eXcEpT fOr tHe fAcT tHaT i’M tHe oNe tHaT BrAiNwAsHeD yOu*

Garrison coming in clutch as usual - keeping certain memories of his family and friends (and loyalty to silly Mr. “Dr.” Curtain) which is kinda unfortunate because... it happens... so many times...

I about DiEd when I read 75 times... 75 FREAKING TIMES THIS MANNNNN - I’m just... it hurts

Side effects... oh jeez  - knowing the next chapter makes this hurt like the Dickens

And then seeing that the same dialogue has probably happened every time with how Garrison reacts GAH

I think probably my favorite lines from the whole chapter:

“I think you need better friends,” she suggested.

“And I think my friend deserves better,” Milligan replied.”

WITH

“I’m not sure what I deserve anymore,” Garrison finally answered.

MY GOOD GRACIOUS HEAVENS - this just... hit home in a way I hadn’t expected in all sorts of ways and I LOVED it okay - I loved it with my whole soul

Milligan is just trying so hard to find a way to help her escape and break free from Curtain’s control and it hurtsssssss

OHMYGOSH OKAY - I also absolutely loved this line - “And Milligan?... Do you remember when you told me that Pedalian’s death wasn’t my faul? Well, I want you to know that it... it wasn’t your fault either.” GAHHHHHH my heartstringssss

good gravy - thought Milligan being brainswept was sad enough - I had never considered that Garrison would use the Whisperer for herself before - so reading this entire scene and hearing her admit how she feels like she hurts people - and reading the Whisperer’s response absolutely broke me. And erasing her session? That makes complete sense and I just feel for her :(

THE HEADACHE MAKES SENSE

IT ALL MAKES SENSE

IM SCREAMING - and the few wrong turns on the way to work, saying the same lines... GAHHHHH

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This... this was an amazing chapter. I love it. I LOVE IT.

The title is also amazing as usual - good heavens I can’t even... it reminds me of the whispering room and that chair 

- and then I just think about chairs in general and how Pedalian represents the missing leg and how everything is falling apart without him 

- and then I think about how Milligan’s memory is like the three legged chair because they’re just removing a part of his memory so he’s running around with a hole in his memory and it’s not going to end well...

there is just so much beautiful symbolism in that and I love it

haha I told you guys I would catch up this weekend on these and I’ve only got two done because things just keep happening! I may begin to condense some of my notes a little bit so you can at least see what I have, but I’ll keep working at them as best I can! I love talking to you guys about it, and that makes it all worth it.

Talk to you soon,

Gogh 🌻