#︱caroline︱· opens

[crimsonxveil]

LOCATION: ANCHOR COFFEE SHOP MUSE: CAROLINE FORBES

Caroline was lost in thought as she waited to put her coffee order in at Anchor coffee shop and what was she thinking about? So much, the fact that she was in this place, the fact that her children weren't with her and the fact that in another world she had carried the twins of Alaric Saltzman. To her, she had left mystic falls and went off to start her own life when her mom died but that's not what happened in every universe. It was all confusing but she was just trying to keep it together, she turned her head when she felt a tap on her shoulder "Hmm?"

[babsvibes]

“See? That’s why you don’t need a girlfriend, Logan.”

All of Cynthia’s finest moments embarrassing her son in Jade in the Shade

[quiltofstars]

Caroline's Cluster, C58 // Gary Imm

This "beautiful cluster of pretty compressed stars", to quote its discoverer Caroline Herschel (1750-1848), is located about 3,700 light years from Earth is the constellation of Canis Major, the Greater Dog. Caroline's Cluster (NGC 2360) is a relatively intermediate-aged open cluster, clocking in at about 2.2 billion years old. It is most easily observed during the winter in the northern hemisphere.

[rainbowdelicsunshine]

HOLY SHIT THE CHUCKY SEASON FINALE WAS A WILD RIDE FOLKS!!!!!

I NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT AND CHUCKY IN GENERAL YALL!!!

[ballerbunni]

The Australian Open

(Not my picture, credit to Tennis Sam on Pinterest) Due to popular demand (my mutuals deciding to be nice to me(ty)), welcome to the very first edition of ‘What Would I Wear’ Australian Open edition!

For starters, I’d like to discuss the colour scheme, I’m definitely inspired by Sinner’s kit this year as I’m going with a pale butter-y yellow (I’ve been told it’s good for reflecting sunlight- but we’re disregarding athleticism in favour of aestheticism). I’m getting personal with this so I’m drawing inspiration from a player with similar features (deathly pale, prone to a sickly complexion, although we’ll pretend there’s a brewing tan involved and, unsurprisingly ginger)

I’m loving the sunshine yellow of both of these dresses; bright hair paired with the melbourne sun makes this colour really pleasing to the eye.

I’m really fond of the pleats on the skirt in the first picture, and the neckline paired with the thick straps for support in the second. Disregard the colour in both, I’m impartial to the strained gold tones in the first (if we’re going as far to call that gold..) and the amber-y mustard of the second would better suit a clay court, somewhere like Madrid!

The skirt would, of course, have a matching mini short underneath for comfort and modesty.

Now, I’m a huge fan of a tunnel jacket.

Take this lacoste jacket for example, as it’s not being match worn, I’d extend the zip so it’s easily removable. I’d likely have it made with materials designed to be cool to the touch- almost a nylon interior. I’ve never been myself, but Melbourne heat looks intense, and while a jacket even just for a walkout may not be worth the hassle, I thankfully don’t have to actually conform to practicality, thank god!

I’d make sure the jacket was the same butter yellow as the rest of the kit, blending in seamlessly with the skirt, paired with creamy white accents where the Lacoste jacket has the signature green accents. As with the sponsor logo it would be much the same and also have a creamy white colour.

I went looking for specific colours, and I think I’d go for a main kit colour of #ffe396 and an accent colour of #fff7e3

Even I thought I was done, but then I realised I hadn’t even considered hair, equipment, nails, or jewellery, and this got a whole lot more interesting.

Let’s start with jewellery and build from there.

We already have a bunch of yellow tones so gold will fit right in. Full gold though? Boring!

I’m thinking a bracelet like the ones below, together they have it all; tennis bracelet influence (Thank you Chrissie), stunning gold and..gorgeous blue gemstones.

The shape of the first, and the colour of the second is my preferred combination of these two.

Paired with the bracelet, this pair of earrings is beautiful and very summery, which fits with the almost beachfront theme.

Moving swiftly onwards, hair. It’s important, hairography is real and it’s taking centre court right now.

I love a good pony, and the barbie swirl at the end, it’s just so feminine and powerful. I’ll be boring for a second and assume I don’t want my scalp burned to a crisp, I’d go with a simple white cap, the same colour as the accents from the Lacoste jacket. Although, if the sponsor was indeed Lacoste themselves, I’d obviously keep the iconic crocodile! For nails, I’d opt to go for a super nude look, just to keep everything clean and shapely.

And last but certainly not least. Equipment; bags, rackets and more. I’m aware that equipment doesn’t change for each tournament, this isn’t an observation of environmentalism or practicality. A hasty disclaimer later, I’m inclined to pair a simple racket and a white tennis bag for this look. I might drop this section from future ones as it’ll likely be very similar every time. But just this once, I’m going to include it. Inspired by Sinner’s partnership with Gucci, I’m choosing this Chanel bag with actually is intended for tennis use so that’s a bonus!

I’m not the biggest fan of the huge black Chanel logo, but I don’t hate it either, so it will stay for now. And for a racket, I’m going to go with either this brown Wilson racket or this classic Lacoste one, both gorgeous and both I have zero clue the specs of!

I’m aware this isn’t the most original, especially for this years because it’s heavily influenced by Sinner’s kit but I hope you still enjoyed this! Also, apologies it’s so long!! I probably won’t make it shorter for future editions😬🤭

[skymantle]

not shipping something subtextual? alright whatever

not shipping it because a wildly popular INACCURATE fan theory says the characters are related? annoying.

not shipping it because you believe (falsely) that they're related + claiming there's no subtext when the crux of the series is the relationship? DIE.

[sunnynwanda]

Reaching out

"Villain, you're so scared of connection you do everything to make everyone stop liking you. It's not going to work on me. You can't make me hate you." Hero's voice was quiet - small as a whisper, yet their words echoed in Villain's head like tocsin in a belltower. It's not going to work on me.

Villain didn't manage to utter another word, their voice drowned by Hero's broad chest as strong arms enveloped Villain's frame. They struggled to stay unemotional and willed themselves to maintain whatever dignity they had left by focusing on breathing, using the pattern to contain the panic rising inside them. Just a few more seconds, so Hero does not figure it out.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Villain hated that out of everyone in their life, Hero was the one who actually bothered to look beneath the surface. To notice there was an issue, an inhibition of sorts. They pointedly ignored the warmth that spread across their chest at the thought of Hero thinking about them long enough of notice.

Hero never understood why Villain broke their hug so abruptly or why they never initiated contact, always staying at arm's length and stepping back whenever Hero came too close. There would be occasional touches when there was no way around it, but Villain would always cut it short. Five seconds or less. Too short - for Hero's liking, anyway.

As time went by however, Villain started leaning closer, lingering longer and even went so far as to touch Hero's shoulder with a bare hand once. Despite the sensation sending them into the pits of darkness deep within their being, Villain needed more. They craved more.

Villain got attached. Much to their horror and Hero's - although short-lived - delight. Hero was painfully aware of their lack of contact yet blissfully unaware of their struggles. They attributed the issue to Villain's being shy or - worse - not reciprocating the feelings that Hero harboured for the past months.

Villain's mentor always told them to wear their opponents out to make them reveal their weaknesses. This time, there was nothing intentional about it. Villain wasn't trying. They couldn't have predicted it. They got attached to Hero. Hero got attached to them. The type of attachment ended up being an issue.

They lasted longer than expected, and Villain wasn't sure if it was Hero's optimism or perseverance that fueled their determination. Possibly both. They couldn't handle the way Hero felt about them. They wanted to. They tried. Again and again. They would spend nights tossing and turning, convincing themselves it could work. They could get over their issues. They allowed Hero to hug them, right? They could learn to accept their touch and the feeling of their skin against their own. Maybe it would take time and effort, but they certainly could try. Time fixes everything. One step at a time.

Except it did not. Every time Hero held their gloved hand a second too long, Villain could feel their insides twisting into painful knots. A slight brush of fingertips against their cheekbones was enough to send their mind reeling. And the one time Hero made the mistake of kissing their forehead left them throwing up in an alleyway, unable to calm their stomach or heart.

Soon, Villain found themselves avoiding Hero's touch yet longing for their company, staring from afar yet averting their gaze as soon as they were noticed. Villain was falling and knew only one way of stopping before it was too late.

"I loathe you," Hero snarls, standing with their back to them.

It's not going to work on me.

"It worked," Villain whispers as the door shuts behind Hero's back, locking them inside their ascetic cell. It worked. Even if it took wounding Hero's shoulder and breaking their trust.

"But it doesn't mean I don't love you," Hero's voice is as quiet as it gets - a part of them wishes Villain wouldn't hear it.

"Stop." They mean to sound harsh, but their voice wobbles. Villain hates the effect Hero has on them with the entirety of their being. "Stop trying to make it work."

"Then stop trying to push me away," Hero counters, turning around. Their whole demeanour oozes conviction. The anticipated hatred is nowhere to be seen. "Or do it better."

Before Villain can react, they swing the cell door open, stepping out as they come face to face with their shocked nemesis. "How..?"

"Did you think that cell would be enough to contain me?" Hero questions, slowly approaching. "Or did you convince yourself hurting me would?"

Villain's brain seizes functioning completely. So much for locking them up.

"You could come up with something more cruel than that," Hero continues, keeping their hands behind their back to avoid triggering Villain. It took them way too long to put the puzzle pieces together. "Or you could let us try."

"You have no idea what you're talking about, Hero." Villain shakes their head but doesn't move away when Hero continues walking towards them.

"I think I do." Their confidence makes Villain want to scream, but they find no voice to do so. Why do they feel so fragile in Hero's presence?

Breathe in.

"It will take a lot of time," they sound drained of life, and if Hero didn't know better, they would hug Villain. They smile instead.

"I can wait." Villain meets their eyes for a moment before fixing their gaze on the extreme beauty of the wall behind Hero's back.

"And even then, I might never be fully normal again."

"I can handle that, Villain." Hero shrugs nonchalantly, stopping at a tolerable distance from Villain. "I've told you before. You can't make me stop liking you. It's not going to work on me."

They extend their arm and hold their hand with their palm up, waiting for whatever Villain decides. They register the quiver in their chest when Villain lifts their hands, sliding one glove off and intertwining their fingers with Hero's. Hero gives their fingers a gentle squeeze, beaming at them before letting go. Five seconds it is. Villain can't help the grin that finds its way onto their face when they pull the glove back on.

Breathe out.

Masterlist

In case anyone wants to buy me a Ko-fi

[countrymusiclover]

Gemini Runaway

"Being a twin of the Gemini Coven is a curse to never have children."

Raelyn Primrose Lane is on the run from her own family. She isn't trusting of anyone she comes in contact with all because she was forced to kill her twin sibling recently. Raelyn stumbles into the town of Mystic Falls and starts making friends. Alongside catching the eye of the original hybrid Klaus Mikaelson. Will Raelyn let Klaus in her heart or will her family manage to catch their traitor of a daughter

1 - Vow to never have Children

2 - Getting to know Him

3 - Original Vampires

4 - Blonde Friends

5 - A Hybrid's Offer

6 - Homecoming

7 - Abominations

8 - Date with an Original Hybrid

9 - Haunting Vengeance

10 - The Original Coffins

11 - Intense Family Reunion

12 - My First Friend

13 - The Mikaelson Ball

14 - Gemini Business

15 - Esther's Ritual

16 - You Only Live Once

17 - My Cousin Jo

18 - Tricky Witches Spells

19 - My Life Or Theirs

20 - One Last Hurrah

21 - The Ultimate Hunter

22 - Three Words Longed For

23 - The Bonds of Family

24 - The Sights of New Orleans

25 - A Dangerous Encounter

26 - A Coven’s Leader

27 - Dead or Alive

28 - The Miracle…Baby

29 - Sweet Vampire-Witch

30 - What's Wrong With Raelyn?

31 - Raelyn Let Loose

32 - Bringing Her Humanity Back

33 - Kol's Downfall

34 - Who Makes Him Human

35 - Finding the Cure

36 - Evening in the French Quarter

37 - A Harvest Ritual

38 - Davina - The Attic Witch

39 - Impatient Witches

40 - The Fate of Three Children

41 - Blood of Enemies

42 - Never Truly Gone

43 - A Magical Favor

44 - Papa Original and Confind Spaces

45 - Babies and a Ring

46 - Big Milestone and Mysterious Woman

47 - Proper Family Meeting

48 - Official Wedding Planner

49 - Uniting Friendships

50 - I Forever, I Do

51 - Our Secret Weapons

52 - Betrayal Can Come From Anywhere

53 - Dahlia's Offer

54 - Getting What They Deserve

55 - Vampires to a Witch Fight

56 - The Magical Border

57 - The Gemini Portland House

58 - Message For The Sire

59 - Red Head From His Past

60 - Sisterly Trio

61 - A Mikaelson Thanksgiving

62 - To Getting Rebekah Back

63 - Aurora's Revenge

64 - A Christmas Hex

65 - Vampire Camille

66 - Rescuing Klaus

67 - A Caring Vamp Sire

68 - King and Queen

69 - The Trial of Klaus Mikaelson

70 - Fighting the Magical Border

71 - Mikaelson’s before Gemini

72 - Kai's Message

73 - We're Screwed

74 - Gemini Fights and Supernatural Fates

75 - I Will Rescue You

76 - Moment of Peace

77 - The Horrific Merge

78 - Finally a Family Reunion

79 - A Long Awaited Evening

80 - One Day of Peace

81 - Gemini Downfall Wedding

82 - Finding the Heretics

83 - Heretics in Mystic Falls

84 - Meeting one of the Heretics

85 - Another Vampire Pregnancy

86 - Calling Us Home

87 - What's the Hollow

88 - Bloodline Deals

89 - The Last Remaining Gemini

90 - Parker/Lane Family Reunion

91 - A Family Dessert War

92 - Bye bye Hollow

93 - The End of Always and Forever

94 - Anything For Our Children- Flashback

95 - Running the School

96 - Family Troubles

97 - Unexpected Visitor

98 - The Family Falling Out

99 - Missing Coffins

100 - Not Little Girls Anymore

101 - Red Roses and Blood

102 - Owner of the Golden Coin

103 - A Rescuing Price

104 - Working through Changes

105 - Alina Mikaelson - Keener

106 - Changes under the Moon

107 - To Getting Elijah Back

108 - Like Father Like Daughters

109 - Always and Forever Lives On

---------- read part 100 to get the link to the next parts (you can only link 100 parts) 😢

Comments really appreciated ❤️

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[klarolinewinterexchange]

Is there a nip in the air, held off by the cozy sweater Caroline can’t help stealing from Klaus? Is the snow coming down outside the porch of their posh Swiss cabin? The sun is setting over the horizon and the northern lights are shimmering over the horizon. The darkest days of the year have come. Come, hold off the night with us and tell tales of Klaus and Caroline in the snows of New York, in the wilds of Russia,  in the cold bluster of the Highlands. Or perhaps you’ll be fantastical and tell us tales of the winter Fae, or the Snow Queen and the man who melted her heart. Gather by the fire, bring a cup of your drink of choice. It’s time for the Klaroline Winter Exchange…

Sign Ups HERE

General Rules:

1. This exchange is anonymous until gifters are revealed. Please do not reveal yourself to your giftee until after the exchange is over.

2. Choose more than one type of gift that you are willing to receive in the gift request form and what kind of gift you want and what you’re willing to make. Please fill out the forms so that I have the best chance of pairing you with someone with similar tastes!

3. Please be sure to limit yourself to your giftee's ratings/tags specified in their Gift Request forms and stay within the general parameters of their request/prompts for the content you create.

4. Please take note of the Timeline for the Gift Exchange mentioned below. If you feel you cannot adhere to the timeline and are unable to submit your gift accordingly, please contact me @klarolinewinterexchange or via Discord (kirythestitchwitch) so that I can arrange a pinch hit for you.

5. When you turn in your gift, please let me know so that I am aware of this and can allow your gift to be added to the collection, as this is a moderated event.

6. Please make sure that you’re reachable via Discord or your tumblr in case I need to contact you about your gift.

7. It’s highly encouraged to contact your giftee anonymously through the tumblr url provided to say hi and ask them any questions you have about your gift. If you have trouble contacting them through the url they provided, or if the url does not work, please send us an ask here or PM me (Kiry) at kirythestitchwitch.tumblr.com.

8. You can post your works on tumblr after the gifters are revealed. Make sure to tag me @klarolinewinterexchange and tag it “#Klaroline Winter Exchange” so that I can track it and reblog it on tumblr.

9. Please make sure to be respectful to everyone involved in the exchange. The point of this is to have fun!

Timeline for the Klaroline Winter Exchange:

Sign-ups Begin: November 1, 2024 7:00 am CST

Sign-ups End: November 9, 2024 11:59 pm CST

Assignments Out: November 12, 2024 7:00 am CST

Assignments Due: January 11, 2025 11:59 pm CST

Gifts Revealed: January 25, 2025 9:00 am CST

Please note that I WILL have scheduled check-ins between November 12 and January 11. This will allow me time to arrange a pinch hit if need be. Please contact me as soon as possible if you encounter a reason as to why your gift cannot be completed.  

Rules About Turning In Gifts:

1. If you do not turn in your gift to Ao3 before the deadline, I will assign a pinch hitter to complete a gift for your giftee and you will not be able to post your gift in the exchange collection.

2. If your gift is done but you’re having technical difficulties, please put in an ask or contact me directly on my main blog or via Discord.

3. If you realize you won’t finish your gift on time, please contact me immediately so that I can assign a pinch hitter.

4. If you are doing a graphic, gifset, video, or similar gift and feel the need to watermark or include your name/url on it before your identity has been revealed that’s totally fine. I understand that people get nervous about their art getting stolen or saved without permission. This is supposed to be fun, not anxiety producing.

5. All gifts have to be complete when you submit them. You’re welcome to upload drafts, but make sure that whatever you upload can stand alone if it goes up like that. Please do not put in random drabble bits or placeholders.

6. Once the gifts are posted, commenting on your gift is required. Everyone works very hard to make a gift their giftee will love, and it’s very important to be sure they feel appreciated for putting the time into it!

Guidelines for Gifts:

Drabbles:

The minimum word count is a thousand words, but writing more is highly encouraged.

All drabbles should be new. In other words, no continuing previous works that you’ve posted before (that will reveal your secret identity and require your giftee to go back and read old stuff you’ve done to enjoy their gift). You are, of course, allowed to add to the piece after it’s been posted if you want to.

Asking a beta or friend to look over your work is totally fine, just make sure you swear them to secrecy so that your giftee can be surprised ;)

Gif Sets:

Gifsets should include four gifs at minimum.

If you wish, you can include a caption such as a mini-drabble, line of dialogue, or small description. You can also add a full drabble if you want. I doubt anyone will complain :)

Graphics, Manips, Aesthetics, and Moodboards:

Two images minimum for graphics and manips.

Eight panel minimum for aesthetics and moodboards.

Must include a caption, such as a mini-drabble, line of dialogue, or small description. You can also add a full drabble if you want. I doubt anyone will complain :)

Videos:

Length should be a minimum of one minute.

Upload it to YouTube or another video website of your choice and upload it to Ao3. Please also send me the link so that I can queue it up for reveals.

Playlists:

Minimum of eight songs.

Must include a cover, but it doesn’t have to be detailed Art™. Just make sure to have the title.

Do not use someone else’s art as your cover without permission.

Upload to 8tracks, do a shared Spotify playlist, or make a YouTube video playlist with the songs to link.

Original Fanart (drawings, paintings, etc.):

You are a very talented and rare superhuman and I just wanted to make note of that.

Pinch Hitting

A pinch hitter is a fancy way of saying an emergency gifter if someone can’t complete their gift on time. If you would like to lend a hand, please private message me so that I can fling things at you if needed. Just please make sure you have enough free time between November 12 and January 11 to complete the extra gift.

[biracy]

Every woman in Stardew who's already got a man (except Robin) has like the worst-tier man of all time. What could she POSSIBLY be doing with that ugly beast she needs a real man like me. But they won't let you romance people's moms. Because of woke

[thewritersaddictions]

Requests/Drabbles: (TVD) Damon Salvatore- My Girl

This girl's night had been planned for nearly two weeks now, so when the girls piled into the car to drive over to Bonnie's house it was a show to just beginning.

Caroline had brought the best smelling pastries. A new bakery had open up just a few days ago, she said it was treat for all the shit we had been going through recently.

Elena had grabbed about eight dozen movies off her rack at home. Tonight's theme was romcom, I had brought the wine. A few different bottles of wine.

The drive back to Bonnie's was filled with light chatter, and lots and lots of 2000's music blaring through the speakers. The fall weather was a nice touch as well as the leaves were crunched beneath the car's tire, and our feet.

We all giggled with excitment as we tired and were not successful in making the three butt couch a four butt couch. With Elena putting in the first romcom of the night, I was okay with pouring four large glasses of wine and ditching them out to their owners. Caroline and Elena were shoulder to shoulder as I and Bonnie sat pretty much ontop of each other.

It was nearly two more romcom's later before I was a giggly, content women dancing around with Elena in the living room. The ending of 'Pretty Women' was playing, my cheeks felt hot and warm to the touch.

"Elena I love you so much…" You said dragging her to touch our foreheads together. "Aww, I love you too." The air filled between us with the smell of white wine, and pastires. She giggled, so I giggled.

Caroline was fast asleep her cheek pressed into the side of the couch, and half the blanket covering her curled up body. Bonnie wasn't anywhere around, but the sound of clinking and clanking coming from the kitchen gave her away.

"Bonnie! Where'd you go!?" I screamed, yelled into the space between Elena and I. A murmured shh, came from Caroline's lip. "I'm in here you goofs." Bonnie asnwered. She didn't seem that drunk, or at least a little buzzed. "Come one sit back down Elena and I wanna watch 'nother movie." Your words starting to mumble together.

"No I called Damon, to come pick you up." Bonnie declares. You go to pout, but the thought of Damon makes me all warm, and shivery. "Okay." You don't argue with her anymore, rather you take a seat on the edge of the couch. "He said he'd be here in a few maybe ten minutes." Bonnie tells me you nod, and start to wait.

"Come on Elena, let's get you to bed ya." You can hear Bonnie talking to Elena and then a tiny grumble but nothing else. Footsteps that are loud at first, and then quiet as the two of them make their way up the stairs and to Bonnie's guests room.

Lights come through the blinds of the house, and it's just a moment later when there's a knock on the door. You jump up, rushing towards to the door. When you open it Damon is standing there with his hands on his hips. Staring at you. "Come on honey." Damon says as he stands there waiting for you at the door's frame.

"Okay." You say dopely with a smile on your fface. Grabbing your pruse at the front of the door, and grabbing his hand to walk down the stiars of Bonnie's front porch. Before the two of you can get very far Bonnie is calling out Damon's name. "You take care of her Damon, she's had at least four large glasses of wine. She pours a lot." Damon rolls his eyes, "Of course BonBon." Damon's voice echos through the tree, and night sky.

You cling to his side, as he walks you to the side of his car. The slick blue where you almost see your reflection through the paint. "You should have told me you were having a girls night." Damon says as he opens the passengar door for you. You grumlbe under your breath. "I did Damon, you just forgot." You whine.

Damon comes down to face level with you. Grasping onto the buckle to bolt you into the seaat for the ride back home. Your hand comes up to grab at his cheek. Trying to pull him in closer. "Whatever you're thinking of doing just don't pretty girl." Damon says. The latching of the buckle clicking, and before you know it the door is slamming shut and you watch as Damon walks around the car to the drivers door.

It's not until Damon is driving down the main street to get to the Salvatore residence that your hands get a mind of their own. They go from your lap, to tangled together, to just one of your thigh and the other traveling, in search of the meaty thighs of Damon. When you do finally manage to grab onto the meaty flesh the car swerves a bit. Making your shirek with both excitment and fear. "Missy if you don't put… move your hand." Damon demands. "But what if I don't wanna?" You say shaking your head in his direction. "Love, I know you okay. I know what your playing at and it's not happening." Damon says trying to control his voice.

"I'm not playing about anything." You can barely see Damon shake his head. You move wiggling beneath the belt, to get somewhat closer to Damon. "Please I just wanna touch you Damon!" You beg him. You can feel the heavy air that blows from his nose as he tries to push you away from him as he's driving down the road.

"NO." Damon says adamently. Pushing your wandering hands off his thighs and into your own lap. "Now be a good silent girl, and just sit there until we get home, and then you're going to bed." Damon demands. You huff, but sit there silently.

Just waiting to get home to annoy him further.

Completed on: 10/18/23

Posted on: 11/18/23

TVD-

Requests Master List // Drabble Master List // The Vampire Diaires Master List

[morningstargirl666]

TBBW SNEAK PEAK

Oh, Kol Mikaelson, my beloved:

Before long, they were pulling off the main road and driving through heavy, electric-powered iron-wrought gates that marked the entrance to the Mikaelsons’ private property. She ended up looking out the window at the trees that banked either side of the long, winding drive, fall leaves rustling in the night-time breeze and fluttering to the ground. A thin slither of the moon could just be glimpsed behind their gnarled branches, shining in the distance, before it was blocked out completely by the growing foliage. And then the encroaching woods finally parted completely, revealing the Mikaelson’s towering c-shaped mansion at the end of a circular drive in all its towering, alabaster glory. 

Caroline leaned further forward as the car pulled up alongside it, slowly looking up. The building looked darker tonight. Maybe it was the lack of golden fairy-lights littering the perfectly-sculpted hedges, or the absent flower arrangements decorating the entrance, but the house loomed more ominously than she remembered. There was just something about it — something that gnawed at her gut, twisting it into knots. It wasn’t for lack of light either: there were signs of life within the walls, windows on either side aglow with warm, yellow light, dark silhouettes passing by on the other side every so often. The hanging porch light that reminded her of the White House was even on, chasing the shadows away. 

No, this wasn’t about the dark that lingered at the edges of the house (if it even could be called that, look at the size of that thing—). What unnerved her was how still it was, like she was staring up at a mountain; jagged and unyielding, splitting the horizon straight in half—

—An ancient god standing among infants.

Her eyes flickered to Kol, already getting out of the car. He looked impatient, a displeased curl to the edge of his mouth. He took his sunglasses off as he looked up at his home, gaze scanning around them, narrowing on the dark treeline that bordered the woods. Searching. Calculating. Checking for threats, she realised. He turned his head slightly and caught her looking, meeting her eyes through the glass. The chestnut brown of his eyes looked black in the dark, absent of anything human. Like looking into an empty room. 

Caroline swallowed.

[tomwambsgans]

conwilla marriage + tomgreg marriage

[zoddy-draws]

Tbh if a singular person says redraw it I MAY, I just wanted to crack a joke on the love interests falling in love with the farmer, I also based everything on my main game with me OH NO SELF INSERT AHHH CRINGE IK BUT I LIVE FOR IT, sooo yeeee :3 also yes I HARVEY IS MY BFFL I think that’s probably the real crime here /j

[quiltofstars]

Caroline's Rose, NGC 7789 // Christian Vulpescu

[dianashnaiders]

CAROLINE DOLEHIDE & OLGA DANILOVIC, Runner-Up and Winner of the 2024 Guangzhou Open