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I’ve just finished my third frame for this project and am about to draw three more. Come and join the fun.

Hey Everyone!~

We really need more people to participate in this special Frame Project!

If you want to celebrate & show your love for Dead Boy Detectives, please join us! We’d love to have you with us!^^

The Link for the Application Form:

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These are the prints and cards I sent to George (inside the ghostly box). Today I got an absolutely lovely message saying that he received them. Seriously, DBDA cast and crew are the best. I’m over the moon.

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Working on my third frame for the #BestFramesEver project. There are still many more to draw. So if you like to draw or paint, do join us for this amazing group effort. Contact @ezanartist to get your frame(s).

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Headcanons for Edwin seeing the young Indy chronicles?

Oooh, let me think about that. That’s a cool ask.

I think Edwin would be torn between nostalgia, especially watching those episode set before the Great War when Indy is about ten years old as he would have been reminded of his own childhood. Edwin would be picky about historical details, but I think overall, he’d appreciate the care that went into making the show, as well as its educational aspect. Perhaps he would also admire Indy a little because how easily he befriends people. Also, I think Edwin would connect with Indy’s aptitude for languages, his general desire to learn new things, and the combination of a boy or young man who has lots of adventures but who also wants to be an archaeologist.

The episodes set during WW1 would fill gaps of Edwin’s knowledge (those set in the years after his death) while also bringing back memories of what it was like to grow up in wartime England. Watching the series together with Charles, I think Charles would prefer the more action-oriented episodes that remind him of the Indy films he watched when he was still alive, while Edwin might prefer the more serious ones such those set in Africa in which Indy meets Albert Schweitzer, or the episode that documents the peace treaty negotiations in Versailles after the war.

Overall, I think both boys would enjoy the show, and most of all would enjoy watching it together, with both of them bringing their own memories to it – Charles of the Indy films he watched as a living boy (the third one was released the year he died), and Edwin of the time he actually experienced.

Also, I think they’d both have a little crush on Sean Patrick Flanery. I mean ...

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Found this article in the Guardian today (hello, Teeth Face 🍄):

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/19/toadstool-with-teeth-ghost-palm-plant-finds-2024?CMP=share_btn_url

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Ink and watercolour art as a donation raffle prize for @alltimefail who wanted to see the boys (and girls) dancing in formal attire. So I drew a companion piece to my art of Jenny’s wedding.

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Treated myself to another cameo, in which I enquire after Edwin’s dressed-up outfit, particularly the brown boots that are so difficult to see in the show – apparently, they have green laces to go with the green jumper (the attention to detail truly is amazing), the Payne crest on his notebook, and the ironing board as a makeshift desk. Also has some sleepy Raffy in the background.

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Cover for the wonderful fairy tale inspired fic Sleeping Irene by @chriscalledmesweetie, who (once again) graciously bid on my services for Fandom Trumps Hate.

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Hey everyone! If you missed out on the first deck, they added a second! Let’s help them finish it off & get a cool souvenir in the process! Sorry for the future hand cramps, George. 😬

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The random number generator has spoken, and the winners are @juliasfanart on Twitter and @hfreed76 on Bluesky. Congrats.

To spread some holiday cheer, I’m giving away two copies of my Dead Boy Detectives postcard book. Reblog/retweet until tomorrow Sunday 15th 22h CET. You can also order your copy here: https://khorazir.storenvy.com/products/36866719-dead-boy-detectives-postcard-book

The front and back cover illustrations as well as most of the postcards are also available as A4 prints.

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Anybody remember this? Well, Charles Rowland certainly does, as Lambada was the summer hit of ’89. And now I’m going to have to write a fic in which he introduces Edwin to this dance.

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Is this a sideblog? If yes, what's your main? :)

This is my only Tumblr.

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Lineart of a companion piece to my watercolour of Jenny’s wedding. The new art is for @alltimefail as a donation raffle prize. The prompt was to draw the boys dancing in formal attire.

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To spread some holiday cheer, I’m giving away two copies of my Dead Boy Detectives postcard book. Reblog/retweet until tomorrow Sunday 15th 22h CET. You can also order your copy here: https://khorazir.storenvy.com/products/36866719-dead-boy-detectives-postcard-book

The front and back cover illustrations as well as most of the postcards are also available as A4 prints.

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Thanks a lot for the rec 😊

Dead Boy Detectives Fic Recs Part 8

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Part 7

It's almost Christmas and I have a long train journey so have another fic rec list!

Ode to a Conversation Stuck in my Throat by Leandra

In which Charles is a terrible wingman and Edwin fucks. I love fic where Edwin explores his sexuality and gets to be confident and sexy and Charles gets hit with the old Feelings Realization and this one pulls it off so well!

to say that which cannot be said by sulfuric

Charles has a lot of feelings about Edwin and decides to say it with flowers. I absolutely love the language of flowers and, honestly, decoding messages through flower arrangements seems right up Edwin's alley. Plus he deserves nice things! This fic is super sweet, the floricle is amazing and I really like how Charles' knowledge/ intelligence and general thoughtfulness get to shine here.

The Petition by khorazir

The demons of Hell commiserate after Edwin's second escape and decide to Organize. This is glorious crack with some excellent Hell worldbuilding. Does Hell have unions?? I loved the Solidarity and demonic breakroom. And I'm always here for Edwin as the Scourge of Hell. Also has wonderful fanart!

still my heartbeat with your bare hands by laiqualaurelote

Beowulf AU! Charles is hired to kill a horrible monster. I loved this historical/fantasy setting and the little snippets of mythology. The blend of Charles-typical speech patterns, modern slang and Old English was especially fun. The Author's Note also has some really interesting background info and has finally persuaded me to actually read Beowulf.

Super Effective Against Ghost Types by RoseGanymede95

Charles and Niko bonding, my beloved! During the Case of the Two Dead Dragons, Charles interviews Niko about Brad and Hunter and Gets Reminded of his own terrible former friends... This is a Niko PoV fic and this author is fabulous at capturing her voice and bringing the feels. Also in play: a shared love of Pokémon, Charles' Mood Ring Shirt and do the girls know how the boys died?? Canon and Netflix robbed us of these two spending time together and I loved Niko being gentle with Charles as he gets hit in the face by his trauma.

Love like fools by CasiHuman

This is actually a compilation of the author's Dead Boy Detectives comics (@technically-human on tumblr). Every single one is a delight; the artist is one of my favourites of any fandom.

When you are gone away by ghostinthelibrary

On the way to rescuing Edwin from the Fae, Crystal tells Charles about all the previous times this has happened. This is the latest installment of the Ministry of Supernatural Investigations series bringing Edwin and Crystal's backstory to life. I can't get enough of this AU (supernatural secret agents, basically) and we're also treated to oblivious payneland AND oblivious palasaki.

Knockout by e_va

Edwin worries about mysterious injuries Charles refuses to explain. Despite references to domestic/intimate partner violence, this one is sweet and Edwin thirsting after Charles while he's fighting is so funny to me.

Its the love and grief that makes me whole by eunoise

One of Charles' killers comes to the agency for help after he himself is murdered. Apart from the deliciously dramatic irony of that premise, I enjoyed Charles (somewhat) processing his trauma and the client trying to (finally) do right by Charles. It's also set in the Codependency World Cup Extended Universe so Charles fraught relationship with his ex-bestie/crush Mark also gets spotlighted. Recommended!

Luna Moths by thegirlofthorns

Very cute fic about Edwin coming to understand his physical feelings for Charles. I loved the luna moths/butterflies imagery and Edwin being very Edwin about being in love. Just lovely characterisation all round.

It's part of a series also featuring Kiss Me & Repaint Me featuring Charles going all out on "fripperies" to make sure Edwin get the first time he deserves. Lovely.

practise your passion on me by junosbraindump

Niko persuades Edwin to go clubbing as part of a scheme to make Charles jealous. And guess who happens to be at the club?? Minor catwin and and the payneland is cute.

Show Me My Silver Lining by GoodFrith

Charles comes home early to find Edwin torturing himself. This one's sad and emotional and touches on grief, guilt and self-harm/destructiveness but Crystal and especially Charles are amazing friends and the hurt/comfort is excellent.

The Case of the Decade of Despair by Rizandace

In which Edwin and Charles broke up a decade pre-canon and Edwin still ends up in Hell. Sad and interesting concept featuring misunderstandings and supernatural meddling but a eventual happy ending.

A Steady Anchor in the Open Sea by Mayarenerose

Edwin wakes up in the office and doesn't know where he is. Listen, I'm weak for Temporary Amnesia, OK? And this one has an existential threat for some extra angst.

A Short History of Almost Something by dear_monday, two_ravens

Missing scene from the superb fic Wunderkammer that covers the Sex Pollen-esque Incident they Never Talk About... Intense and frustrating almost payneland.

Lucid Dream of Hands on Me by tragedy_machine

Edwin gets hit by a lust spell and refuses to let Charles help out... At first. Fuck or Die culminating in Sex With Feelings for the win!

In the Name of the Law by Hse11z5

(Regular) Police Detectives AU! DS Charles Rowland gets transferred to a precinct in the countryside just in time to join the hunt for Becky Aspen and develop a massive crush on his boss, DI Edwin Payne. Interesting to see the boys as living adults with responsibilities and workplace politics but essentially the same job? And I loved the boys getting to know each other in this one.

lovesick girls by ObsessedWithFandom

Palasaki fic! In which Niko and Crystal's first date does not go to plan... I love seeing cool, confident characters fumble with their crushes, so Crystal attempting to ask Niko out was adorable. But be warned! There's also a feels sneak attack and references to childhood neglect, but also Hurt/Comfort and sickfic.

I might do another Christmas themed rec list closer to the time if people are interested? You guys have been sharing festive fic at an impressive rate! ❤️🎄🎅🎁

@tumblerislovetumblerislife @avoiceofnerat @guardianspirits13 @shazziez @khorazir @tessaaaaa @tw0-ravens @nuttersinc @sameen-shawv @ghostinthelibrarywrites @whatthehorsedoicallthisblog @neurodivergent-fangirling @many-gay-magpies @dear-monday @extremely-eager-reader @atariakana @colourmornings @herebehunters @littlepocketuniverse @overlord-of-chaos @fairandfatalasfair @laiqualaurelote @every-moment-a-different-sound @bibliomancer7 @c-rowland @nobledragonflying @a-pale-jewel @tragedy-machine @acediscowlng

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Went to donate blood today and passed by the (in)famous Christmas House in Merkenbach. Each year, the owners decorate house and garden, and each year, more stuff is being added.

The many glowing things made me think of Edwin. Given how fascinated he was by Jenny’s neon cow, he’d probably be completely stunned by this display. Charles would have to carry him away.

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These are absolutely brills.

The Dead Boy Detective Agency Office in Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 from Tony Wohlgemuth on Instagram;