#2024: Day 13 - Forced Proximity

[dhrmonth]

Day 13 - Forced Proximity

[mcspirkevents]

20 more days till Mcspirk Month 2024

McSpirk Month, what is it, and how does it work?

Mcspirk Month is a fandom event meant to celebrate the ship of McCoy/Spock/Kirk, in any and all forms. QPRs are valid, and celebrated here.

If you make something for Mcspirk month you can post it on tumblr and tag this blog (I'll reblog your works). You can also post it to the Ao3 collection, found here.

Mcspirk month 2024 begins March 1st. However you can post whenever you want. (If you find these prompt lists five years after the fact and still want to post to the collection, or tag this blog then go for it!)

Can I mix and match prompts?

Absolutely! If there's an NSFW prompt you want to write the most tooth-rotting, safe for work fluff with, then do it. The vice versa is also cool.

What are the Bonus prompts?

They are extra prompts. If there's a day with a prompt you don't like, you can switch it out with the bonus prompts. You could even combine them with other prompts if you want.

Below the cut will be written out list of the days and prompts. The NSFW list is below the cut.

SFW list of prompts:

Day 1: Forced Proximity

Day 2: Touch-starved

Day 3: Badass Power Throuple

Day 4: Hand Holding

Day 5: Hurt/Comfort

Day 6: Protective McCoy

Day 7: Going to a Planet Where They Have To Wear Silly Outfits

Day 8:Public Display of Affection

Day 9: Spock is a Hopeless Romantic

Day 10: Hands

Day 11: Shore Leave

Day 12: Vulnerability

Day 13: Time Loop

Day 14: Tarsus IV

Day 15: Fake Dating

Day 16: Lost the Ability to Speak

Day 17: McCoy Hurt with Spock and Kirk Comfort

Day 18: Jealous Bones

Day 19: Kirk is Missing, Presumed Dead

Day 20: Trans

Day 21: Academy Era

Day 22: Oblivious Scotty

Day 23: Reunion

Day 24: Temporary Blindness

Day 25: Temporary Awkward Ability

Day 26: Western AU

Day 27: Vacation Gone Awry

Day 28: Awkward Spock

Day 29: TOS/AOS Crossover

Day 30: Desperate Measures

Day 31: Insecurity

Bonus Prompt #1: Chekov discovers the truth

Bonus Prompt #2: Pining

Bonus Prompt #3: Nightmares

Bonus Prompt #4: Uhura helps them out

Here is the NSFW Prompt list:

NSFW list of prompts:

Day 1: Non-Human Genitalia

Day 2: Hands

Day 3: Only One Bed

Day 4: Pon Farr

Day 5: Against A Wall

Day 6: Vulcan Biology

Day 7: Hand Kink

Day 8: Finger Kink

Day 9: Telepathic Sex

Day 10: Double Penetration

Day 11: Fuck or Die

Day 12: Aliens Made them Do It

Day 13: Sex in a Three Way Body Swap

Day 14: Power Dynamics

Day 15: Uniform Kink

Day 16: Body Worship

Day 17: First Time Bottoming

Day 18: Oral Fixation

Day 19: Sex Toys

Day 20: Accidental Voyeurism

Day 21: Bondage

Day 22: Mirrorverse

Day 23: Teasing

Day 24: Alien Biology

Day 25: Praise Kink

Day 26: Expectations vs Reality

Day 27: Voyeurism

Day 28: Trying a New Toy

Day 29: Getting Interrupted

Day 30: Spitroasting

Day 31: Lab Desk

Bonus Prompt #1: Pet Names

Bonus Prompt #2: Body Hair

Bonus Prompt #3: Blindfolds

Bonus Prompt #4: Misuse of the bond

[dc-rarepair-week]

HERE IT IS!!!

DC Rarepair Week 2024: February 12th-16th

@dc-fandom-events

@dcu-rarepair

description under the cut 👇

2/12/24 - Day One

Theme: Jealousy | Secrets | Betrayal 

Tropes: Fake Dating | Secret Dating | Not Actually Cheating | Lovers to Enemies/Enemies to Lovers

Color: Blue

***

2/13/24 - Day Two

Theme: Inequality | Conflict of interest | Resistance

Tropes: Stuck Together/Forced Proximity/Caught in a Trap | There's Only One Bed | Ferris Wheel Date |  Arranged Marriage

Color: Yellow

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2/14/24 - Day Three

Theme: Desire | Sexual Awakening | Passion

Tropes: Unrequited Love | Mutual Pining/Slow Burn | Summer Fling |  Roommates

Color: Red

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2/15/24 - Day Four

Theme: Identity | Conformity | Autonomy

Tropes: Sex Pollen/Mind Control/Truth Serum | Body Swap/Gender Swap | Amnesia | Identity Reveal

Color: Green

***

2/16/24 - Day Five

Theme: Free Day!!! or...

Tropes: 5+1 | Song Fic | Crossover/Fusion | Fixit Fic | Any AU

Color: Black & White

(basically this is a day you can do whatever you want but there are some fun tropes in case you get stuck and need inspiration)

[polysjmweek]

Prompt List Reveal!

Hello all! It is time to release the poly+ ACOTAR week 2024 prompt list!

Day 1 ~ 4/7 ~ Beginnings: How did we get here? How did your group end up together? How’d they meet? Was there a mating bond? Maybe a relationship first? Or raging dislike that became something…more?

Day 2 ~ 4/8 ~ Comfort: Do you like sicfics? Injury fics? Maybe someone just needs a little support. How do the others in your poly+ group help them when they’re down?

Day 3 ~ 4/9 ~ Secrets: Someone is keeping a secret. Is your poly+ group keeping their relationship secret? Is someone in the group keeping a secret from the rest? Or maybe it's a different type of secret entirely.

Day 4 ~ 4/10 ~ Adventure: Your poly+ group is off on an adventure. Is it a physical one? Maybe they’re on a secret mission. Or an emotional adventure, like wanting to start a family together. Interpret this however you’d like! Perhaps they’re just trying something new they’ve never done before *wink wink, nudge nudge*

Day 5 ~ 4/11 ~ Favorite tropes: Enemies to lovers, only one bed, forbidden love, forced proximity, fake dating, second chance, grumpy/sunshine, roommates, harem/reverse harem, whatever trope you like feel free to play around!

Day 6 ~ 4/12 ~ Celebration: Solstice, Calanmai, Starfall, weddings, birthdays, baby shower, whatever holiday or celebration you can think of!

Day 7 ~ 4/13 ~ Free day: GO WILD! Fulfill your dreams, or someone else's! Whatever you think, goes.

Feel free to interpret these prompts as strictly or as loosely as you'd like! You can pick one group for the entire week, or change it up as you go! Consider exploring different types of consensual non monogamy (CNM) as well!

[limerental]

limerental's fic writing reflection 2024

this year i posted a total of 128,831 words on ao3 in 41 total fics. the fandom tag I used most frequently was The Witcher (Video Game) with 22 total fics, the ship i wrote the most was Isengrim/Dijkstra with 5 total fics, and the character I wrote the most was Vernon Roche with 13 tagged fics.

lmao. How did this happen to me? for real

fic by fic reflection under the cut

i started off the year (literally posting the first chapter December 31st 2023) with parallel lines, a reynard odo/vernon roche 5+1 featuring book and game canon blending, lots of political intrigue interspersed with pwp, and excessive character studies. i'm really fond of how this one turned out, especially the +1 outsider pov chapter, and i'll always like this very niche rarepair.

in january i finally finished a playthrough of tw3 and wrote sanctuary, a keira/lambert ficlet as a love letter to the unparalleled snark and banter and horniness between those characters.

mid-february, i started working on chained, a iorveth/roche slave caravan forced proximity handcuffed together canon divergent fic which is frankly one of the most immediate fic i've ever written and therefore also the most i've ever written about bodily functions (this is saying a lot as someone with a piss kink). what a wonderful endorsement for that fic!

after finishing chained in mid-march, i immediately started putting roche in more situations with homesick (letho/roche), punishment (dijkstra/roche), and curiosity (isengrim/roche). i won't say they're my favorite little fics of the year, but they were satisfying enough to write.

i then suffered a fascinating diversion into being briefly possessed by ghostsoap of the call of duty shoot and kill people in the head video game and so wrote try to wake up which was about uh... shooting in killed people's uh... in their.... um.

i took most of may off for my sanity (in my real person life, i work in horticulture managing retail greenhouse production. may is a blur) and toward the end of the month started (spite)-writing my ciri/everyone fic carry what i need to carry. it ended up being lots of fun and also my longest fic of the year. the ships and characters list on this one is truly intimidating to look at, but i'm really pleased with how I managed to deal with and depict ciri's sexual trauma, especially that side of things was so fully neglected in other adaptations.

in late july, i started replaying tw2 and write come back to me in a blur which is a yenralt canon divergence fic where yen came to flotsam instead of sile.

in august, i started on claimed, the iorveth pov sequel to chained which was essentially a prolonged roche whump sickfic with a side of iorveth shaking his fists at trees. i like this one nearly as much as the first installment, probably because of the excessive amount of banter.

my second non-witcher diversion of the year was a deadpool & wolverine fic, we deserve a soft epilogue, and the metacomedy of it all was deeply deeply fun to write. side note as a big enjoyer of the first deadpool movie, it's an actual crime that vanessa is written out so often haha hehe

and that was it! i spent october drafting ideas for my ficletvember 2024 where i wrote a fic a day for all of november, ending up with 28k. this year it was a pretty eclectic mix of twn and game and book canon.

overall i feel like though i wrote less than previous years, the stuff i did put out had more substance to them and were better written. i never could have written that ciri fic or claimed or even parallel lines in 2020. for one, no one could have predicted the absurd niche canon deep dive i've fallen into the past year. me?? writing more games canon than anything else?? it's truly whacky goofy. i wouldn't change any of it or the supportive crevices i've crawled into this past year.

[52drabbles]

Welcome to the 52drabbles prompt list for 2024 —which, amusingly, has 53 prompts! (Thank you Leap Year!)

The goal behind this year-long opt-in challenge is to post a drabble every week. To be actively writing, and actively posting, all year.

To that end we've built a list of prompts for each week in 2024 —plus a handful of alternative prompts that can be subbed in for any week (or used as prompts for bonus drabbles, because MOAR drabbles is always good!) The prompts include images, songs, random words or phrases, tropes, and in April, for poetry month - poems.

If the prompt is in double quotes, the prompt must appear in the drabble, otherwise it's meant as inspiration. During April you can choose to write a poem of the type specified as your prompt, or write *about* that type of poem. For song prompts, pick out a lyric if you like, or be inspired by the vibe of the song. Whatever works!

Also included is a list of lengths - you may choose any length from the list to pair with any of the weekly prompts.

Although the challenge is to write a drabble a week, it's a completely voluntary, opt-in sort of challenge. No hard and fast deadlines, no turning them in - just write and post. If you're posting on tumblr, please tag them with @52drabbles so we can find them for monthly roundup posts!

All versions of Bond and all ships are welcome. And if you're not in the Bond fandom? Yeah, you can play, too :)

Pick one of the following lengths each week for your drabbles:

100 words exactly 150 words exactly 200 words exactly up to 300 words 300 words exactly 400 words exactly

For the month of January, the week starting Monday,

Jan 1 - Word: "bare" Jan 8 - Image:

Jan 15 - Phrase: Cut to the chase Jan 22 - Song: Snake Eyes by Mumford & Sons Jan 29 - Trope: Shifter AU

Putting the rest of the year under a cut because the pics make it LONG -

Feb 5 - Word: "fence" Feb 12 - Image:

Feb 19 - Phrase: Meanwhile, back at the ranch Feb 26 - Song: Behind Blue Eyes by The Who

Mar 4 - Trope: Dialogue only Mar 11 - Word: "lemon" Mar 18 - Image:

Mar 25 - Word: "shoots"

Apr 1 - Poem type: haiku! Apr 8 - Poem type: limerick! Apr 15 - Poem type: bredlik! Apr 22 - Poem type: acrostic - "relish" Apr 29 - Poem type: remix! - turn any fic whose author agrees into a poem

May 6 - Phrase: Back to square one May 13 - Song: Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog May 20 - Trope: Historical figure May 27 - Word: "gimlet"

Jun 3 - Image:

Jun 10 - Phrase: Take this job and … Jun 17 - Song: Fifth Symphony by Beethoven Jun 24 - Word: "heat"

Jul 1 - Trope: Wingfic Jul 8 - Word: "sculpture" Jul 15 - Image:

Jul 22 - Phrase: Long in the tooth Jul 29 - Song: Something to Talk About by Bonnie Raitt

Aug 5 - Trope: Magical AU Aug 12 - Word: "flustered" Aug 19 - Image:

Aug 26 - Phrase: On cloud nine

Sep 2 - Song: I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton (or the Whitney Houston version, if you prefer) Sep 9 - Trope: Fix-it Sep 16 - Word: "kindling" Sep 23 - Image:

Sep 30 - Phrase: Wild goose chase

Oct 7 - Song: Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet Oct 14 - Trope: Forced proximity Oct 21 - Word: "leaves" Oct 28 - Image:

Nov 4 - Phrase: Under your nose Nov 11 - Song: Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye Nov 18 - Trope: Outsider Perspective Nov 25 - Word: "thread"

Dec 2 - Image:

Dec 9 - Phrase: Gone but not forgotten Dec 16 - Song: School Days by Chuck Berry Dec 23 - Trope: Desert island Dec 30 - Word: "jet lag"

[dhr-ao3]

Do No Harm

Do No Harm https://ift.tt/od9DayN by Aquavioleta Hermione is a field medic in the Order’s ranks, trained for battle and skilled at magical first aid and healing. Taking to the battle fields to ensure as many members of the Order survive as possible, she must treat each patient she comes across, regardless of loyalties. But it isn’t always easy. One day she comes across Draco Malfoy, bloodied and broken and barely still alive. In a split second she has to make a decision. Save his life, or let him die. Words: 3814, Chapters: 2/28, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Remus Lupin, Neville Longbottom, Kingsley Shacklebolt Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley Additional Tags: dark au, War AU, Healer Hermione Granger, Death Eater Draco Malfoy, Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter), Not Canon Compliant - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hurt/Comfort, Forced Proximity, Draco Malfoy Needs a Hug, Protective Draco Malfoy via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/Yp9L7GX October 13, 2024 at 11:06PM

[yanderejustforyou]

Short and Sweet

Playlist

Day 1 - Baking || Vanilla, sprinkles, and chocolate-flavored kissesPairing: Katsuki Bakugo x Reader

Day 2 - Frozen Lake || Cold hands, Scarves, and Snow Pairing: Katsuki Bakugo x Reader

Day 3 - Hot Chocolate || Marshmallows, Warm Hands, and Soft Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Harry Potter

Day 4 - Cozy Cabin || Patterned Rugs, Soft Blankets, and Warm Baths Draco x harry

Day 5 - Fire Places || Fuzzy Socks, Soft Rugs, and Hands IntertwinedPairing: Joker x Reader

Day 6 fort - peter parker x reader

day 7 Catching a cold || Tissues, savory soup, and cuddles Sofia Falcone X reader

Day 8 - Snowed In || Candles, Snow Drifts, and Quiet Pairing: Submissive Yandere Jock Izuku Midoriya x Reader

Day 9 sledding - Kuroo x reader

Day 10 Winter Market || Murmuring Crowds, Rows of Stalls, and the Smell of Food Pairing: Kuroo Tetsurou x Reader

Day 11 Snowball Fight || Heavy Breathing, Footprints in the Snow, and Warm Hugs Pairing: Jason Todd x Bruce Wayne

Day 12 - Lonely || Gloomy skies, soft blankets, and a warm fire Pairing: Dean Winchester x Sam Winchester

Day 13: Snuggle / Book / There Was Only One Bed Fandom:The Penguin (2024) Pairing: Victor Aguilar x Oswald Cobb

Day 14: Mistletoe / Hands / Fake Dating Fandom:The Penguin (2024) Pairing: Victor Aguilar x Oswald Cobb

Day 15: “Seriously, I told you that you would get sick going out like that.” Fandom:The Penguin (2024) Pairing: Oswald Cobb x Victor Aguilar x Reader

Day 16: “What do you mean you don’t want to go sledding?” Fandom:The Penguin (2024) Pairing: Sofia Falcone x Reader

Day 17: Cookies / Mug / Love At First Sight Fandom:Supernatural Pairing: Sam Winchester x Dean Winchester

Day 18: Soup / Memories / Next Door Neighbor Fandom:My Hero Academia Pairing: Katsuki Bakugo x Shy Izuku Midoriya

Day 19: Cider / Moon / Matchmaker / Matchmaking Gone Wrong Fandom:My Hero Academia Pairing: Dabi x Reader

Day 20: Shiver / Warm / Old Enemies Fandom:My Hero Academia Pairing: Yandere Katsuki Bakugou x Chubby Reader

Day 21: Merry / Explore / Save Me From a Bad Date Fandom: My Hero Academia Pairing: Shoto Todoroki x Female Reader

Day 22: "No more holiday movies. Please." Fandom: My Hero Academia Pairing: Kirishima x Reader

Day 23: "Your hands are freezing!" Fandom: My Hero Academia Pairing: Mezou Shouji x Reader

Day 24: "What are you doing with that mistletoe– oh." Fandom: My Hero Academia Pairing: Shoto Todoroki x Reader

Day 25 Home for the Holidays Babygirl 2024 samuel (harris Dickinson x Reader)

Day 26: Sales/ Sparkling/ Opposites Attract Fandom: Babygirl 2024 Pairing: Samuel x Reader

Day 27: "Wait, did you spike the eggnog?" Fandom: Babygirl 2024 Pairing: Samuel x Chubby Reader

Day 28: "Heater/Sunrise/Sleepover" Fandom: The Boys Pairing: Homelander x Hughie

Day 29: "Dance/Fireside/Frozen" Fandom: Babygirl Pairing: Samuel (Harris Dickinson) x Shy Reader

Day 30: "Scarf/Flu/Hurt/Comfort" Fandom: The Boys Pairing: Homelander x Hughie

Day 31: "Midnight/Kiss/Forced Proximity" Fandom: Babygirl 2024 Pairing: Samuel x Reader

Bonus

Day 6 ❄️ Present ❄️ Making a new Christmas tradition - blood play = dean x sam

Day 3 ❄️ Accelerated heartbeat - Izuku x Katsuki

[bubbalobob]

Could U. S. Secret Service negligence lead to criminal charges?

Many people around the world still recall the moment when several shots were fired at Republican nominee Donald Trump during a speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

The assailant, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, allegedly fired multiple rounds into the crowd from an elevated position on a nearby rooftop. Mr. Trump himself sustained a minor injury when one of the bullets grazed his right ear.

Amid the assassination attempt, two spectators were injured. James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, both sustained critical wounds during the incident.

Tragically, Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief and rally attendee, lost his life. Thomas Crooks also died during his failed attempt, and his motive remains unclear. My condolences go out to the Comperatore family and my thoughts and prayers go out to those who were wounded. Additionally, my condolences to the Crooks family, who cannot be held accountable for the actions of a family member who committed these horrendous crimes.

The podium on the northern side behind the stage where Mr. Corey Comperatore was fatally wounded.

I am a veteran of the South African Air Force, having served my country from 1989 to 1991. Since 1996, I have worked in the security industry, conducting numerous investigations that have aided the South African Police. While on duty, I was also wounded in a bank robbery that resulted in the deaths of two bank robbers as well as the arrest of of a third suspect.

Given my background, I was instantly intrigued by the events of that day. I began to contemplate the same questions many are asking now, particularly regarding the US Secret Service Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that was intended to ensure the safety of the public, former President Donald Trump, and his security team.

The United States Secret Service Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The SOP for the U.S. Secret Service when protecting a presidential candidate involves a comprehensive and multi-layered approach to ensure the safety and security of the candidate. It is important that we understand what those procedures are, before we can point out any failures on behalf of the Secret Service who had the sole responsibility to protect former president Donald Trump on that fateful day. While specific details are classified to protect the effectiveness of their operations, the general procedures include:

Advance Planning and Coordination:

Site Surveys: Secret Service agents conduct advance site surveys to assess the venue and identify potential vulnerabilities.

Coordination with Local Law Enforcement: The Secret Service coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for additional support and resources

Physical Security Measures:

Perimeter Security: Establishing secure perimeters around event locations using barriers, fences, and checkpoints.

Screening: All attendees are usually subject to thorough security screenings, including metal detectors, bag checks, and possibly even pat-downs by security personnel to ensure no prohibited items are brought into the venue.

Controlled Access: Implementing access control measures to restrict entry to certain areas, using identification badges and credentials.

Close Protection:

Protective Detail: Assigning a team of specially trained Secret Service agents to stay in close proximity to the candidate at all times.

Motorcade Security: Secure motorcade routes are planned and executed with a motorcade consisting of multiple vehicles, including decoy and support vehicles.

Emergency Evacuation Plans: Having contingency plans and routes for rapid evacuation in case of an emergency.

Intelligence and Threat Assessment:

Threat Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of threats through intelligence gathering and analysis from various sources.

Pre-emptive Actions: Taking pre-emptive actions to neutralize potential threats, including detaining or arresting suspicious individuals.

Communication and Command:

Communication Systems: Using secure and redundant communication systems to coordinate with all involved units and agencies.

Command Posts: Establishing command posts at event sites to oversee and manage operations.

Emergency Medical Support:

Medical Team: Having a medical team on standby to provide immediate medical assistance if needed.

Medical Facilities: Identifying nearby hospitals and medical facilities as part of the emergency planning.

Training and Drills:

Regular Training: Continuous training for agents in various protective techniques, emergency response, and tactical operations.

Simulation Drills: Conducting simulation drills to prepare for different scenarios and ensure readiness.

These procedures are designed to adapt to the dynamic nature of security threats and provide robust protection to presidential candidates. But somehow these procedures failed on that day which prompts many to question whether or not there was a conspiracy to assassinate Mr. Donald Trump.

Timeline of the events

A vibrant and cheerful crowd at Butler Farm Show Grounds before the shooting on July 13, 2024.

On Saturday, July 13, under the intense 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) heat, thousands of passionate supporters gathered at Pennsylvania’s Butler Farm Show, a vast 100-acre fairground renowned for its lively agricultural exhibitions. The air was electric with anticipation as they awaited the arrival of former President Donald Trump, a familiar and welcomed figure at this venue.

Butler County had demonstrated overwhelming support for Trump in the 2020 election, and the crowd was expected to be one of the most fervent and welcoming in the nation.

Twenty minutes before the shooting at 5:51 PM, the U.S. Secret Service received an urgent alert from the Pennsylvania State Police about a suspicious individual with a rangefinder on the ground.

By 5:52 PM, the Secret Service had relayed this information to the counter-sniper team positioned on the rooftops of three barns behind the stage, as well as to response agents on the ground. Local law enforcement was still uncertain whether the suspicious person was armed.

When Mr. Trump took the stage at 6:03 PM, he was met with an enthusiastic crowd and began delivering his much-anticipated speech.

At 6:09 PM, people in the crowd alerted law enforcement to a gunman on the roof of Building 6, approximately 200 yards (137 meters) away from the stage.

Thomas Crooks was seen by attendees climbing on top of the roof of Building 6, while frantically trying to point him out to local law enforcement officers.

“Look, they’re all pointing. Someone’s on top of the roof,” a person exclaimed as at least one law enforcement officer circled the building. “There he is, right there. Right there, see him? He’s lying down.”

Another individual gestured urgently to the officer, “He’s on the roof… right here, right on the roof.

Witness describes how he desperately tried to warn local law enforcement officers of the imminent danger, but to no avail.

A witness later recounted, “We noticed a guy crawling, you know, bear-crawling up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us. … So we’re standing there, you know, we’re pointing at the guy crawling up the roof.” The witness added, “He had a rifle — we could clearly see him with a rifle.”

Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe described the tense moments just before the shooting when an armed officer tried to reach the gunman but had to retreat.

Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe described the tense moments just before the shooting when an armed officer tried to reach the gunman but had to retreat. “All I know is the officer had both hands up on the roof to get up onto the roof,” Slupe told CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA, but the officer never made it “because the shooter had turned towards the officer.”

“And rightfully and smartfully, the officer let go,” Slupe said. “After that, the shooter turned his rifle back toward the rally.”

At 6:11:33, the first shot was fired…

What went wrong on that fateful day?

Advance Planning and Coordination:

A color-coded map of Butler Farm Show Grounds depicting 7 sectors identified by local law enforcement where security measures would be taken on the day of the Trump rally.

Given the Secret Service’s standard operating procedures, it is highly likely that a site survey was conducted before the assassination attempt on Trump. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe testified during the Senate hearing that a site survey was indeed conducted by Secret Service agents prior to the event.

However, specific details about the advance site surveys for this particular event would be part of the agency’s internal operations and not typically disclosed to the public, so we cannot say for certain how the site survey was conducted, and what the analysis was.

While the Beaver and Butler counties law enforcement held a security briefing before the event, the Secret Service was absent.

Both Beaver County police and Butler County police attended the Trump rally on July 13, 2024 to support the Secret Service Agency. Given the high-profile nature of the rally and the large crowd, it is common for multiple law enforcement agencies, including those from neighboring areas like Beaver County, to coordinate and assist in ensuring security and crowd control. This collaboration between different police departments is typical for significant events, especially those involving prominent figures like former President Donald Trump.

Earlier that morning both Beaver County and Butler County Law Enforcement held a security briefing in preparation for the upcoming event, however, the Secret Service was absent. In fact, the Beaver County S. W. A. T. team says they never spoke to the Secret Service until after the event.

By Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe’s own testimony, the agency ‘assumed’ that local law enforcement would have an effective plan in place that would contribute to the success of the operation, but never interacted with them before the event.

Physical Security Measures:

Portable barriers are effective measures for crowd control.

The area where Mr. Trump delivered his speech was cordoned off by a wired fence separating the show grounds from AGR International office buildings on the north of the venue and from video footage of that day, we can see that portable barriers were installed for additional crowd control.

The checkpoints at the Trump rally were manned by a combination of local law enforcement, including officers from the Butler County and Beaver County police departments, along with Secret Service agents.

The Secret Service was responsible for the overall security of the event, coordinating with local authorities to ensure thorough screening and access control measures. The coordination included the setup of checkpoints to manage the entry of attendees and to ensure the safety of the former president and the public.

It is not clear how Mr. Crooks could have bypassed any checkpoints at the venue while carrying a loaded AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, but we do know now that somehow he gained access to the venue and climbed unhindered on top of the roof of AGR International office Building 6 where he took aim in the direction of the Trump stage .

Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. in the hot seat while giving testimony before the US Senate.

The acting director of the Secret Service informed lawmakers that he found it inexcusable that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was left unsecured. He expressed disappointment that local law enforcement had not notified his agency about an armed individual being seen on a nearby roof before the shooting occurred.

Ronald Rowe Jr. also testified that he recently visited the shooting location and laid down on the roof of the building from where the shots were fired to evaluate the gunman’s line of sight during the July 13 incident in Butler, Pennsylvania.

“What I saw made me ashamed. As a career law enforcement officer and a 25-year Secret Service veteran, I cannot justify why that roof was not better secured,” he said.

This is a typical rangefinder that Crooks would have used. This one in particular is a Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 1400 Laser Rangefinder model.

According to reports, magnetometers and metal detectors were used by law enforcement on the day in question, however it is not clear how Crooks could have evaded detection. He was seen carrying a rangefinder and a back pack, and was allegedly reported by law enforcement officers at the scene as being suspect, but he was never engaged or searched. The type of rangefinder Mr. Crooks was later found to be in his possession of was not made public.

Rangefinders are optical devices used to measure the distance between the observer and a target. They typically use laser or other technologies to determine the range accurately.

It also has a monocular function which refers to the single eyepiece through which you view the target. It provides a magnified view of the scene, allowing you to focus on the target and obtain distance measurements. Some rangefinders also offer binocular functionality, but the monocular design is common for its compactness and ease of use.

Rangefinders are also used for its monocular function when attending public meetings, such as rock concerts and political rallies for the observer to have a better view. Some golfers use a rangefinder to precisely measure distance on the golf course, while photographers use a rangefinder with their cameras for precise focusing.

For those reasons mentioned above, I believe that when Crooks was seen with a rangefinder, he was first identified only as a medium threat, because a rangefinder poses no physical threat, but since the device can be used by snipers, he should have been approached and searched for weapons.

A typical AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with scope

However, Thomas Crooks managed to bypass Law Enforcement and the Secret Service while carrying a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle and climbed unhindered on top of the roof of Building 6 where he took his position to aim at Trump. He could have carried the rifle with its foldable stock hidden inside a backpack or a similar container.

Nevertheless, SOP demands all bags and containers to be searched before entering a protected premises, and if it was done according to procedure, Crooks would have been discovered and apprehended before he could continue his sinister mission.

Mr. Crooks was seen behind the wired fence that separated Butler Farm Show Grounds from AGR International office complex north of the Trump stage.

Access control refers to the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource. It involves identifying and authorizing individuals to access certain information, areas, or assets. The main goal of access control is to protect assets from unauthorized access, ensuring security and privacy.

Attendees at the Trump rally on July 13, 2024, were required to register online for several key reasons:

Security Screening: Online registration allows for preliminary security checks on attendees. This can include background checks and identification verification to ensure that individuals with a history of threats or violent behavior are flagged and potentially denied entry.

Crowd Management: Knowing the number of attendees in advance helps organizers manage crowd size, ensuring the venue can accommodate everyone safely. It also aids in logistical planning, such as seating arrangements, entry and exit flow, and emergency evacuation plans.

Access Control: Online registration systems can generate unique QR codes or tickets for attendees, which can be scanned at entry points. This helps to prevent unauthorized access and ensures that only registered individuals are allowed into the event.

Health and Safety: In light of recent global health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, online registration can help in contact tracing efforts if needed. It also allows organizers to monitor the health status of attendees by including health screening questions during the registration process.

Data Collection: Registration provides valuable data on attendees, such as demographics, contact information, and preferences. This information can be used for future event planning, targeted communication, and enhancing overall attendee experience.

Compliance with Regulations: Many venues and local authorities require event organizers to have a list of attendees for safety and regulatory reasons. Online registration ensures compliance with such regulations.

Resource Allocation: Knowing the number of attendees helps in the proper allocation of resources such as food, beverages, seating, restrooms, and security personnel.

Emergency Preparedness: Having a record of all attendees can be crucial in the event of an emergency, ensuring that everyone can be accounted for and appropriate measures can be taken quickly.

Overall, requiring online registration for the rally was a strategic measure to enhance security, improve logistics, and ensure a safe and well-organized event for all participants.

I could not find any information whether or not Crooks had registered on the campaign website, but video footage showed him watching the events from behind a fence that separated the show grounds from the AGR International office complex.

Close Protection:

Close protection agents immediately gave cover to Mr. Trump by what some would call ‘a group hug’, blocking view towards their principal and providing protection from any physical attack.

The security detail designated to Mr. Trump on July 13, 2024, included special agents, presidential protective teams, counter-assault teams, and counter-sniper teams. These units worked together to ensure safety, although coordination challenges were evident during the event​.

According to Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe’s testimony, a total of 155 security personnel were designated to his detail, including the US Secret Service, Beaver County Police, and Butler County Police.

A redacted list of agents and law enforcement officials who supervised specialized units on July 13, 2024, was published by Senator Chuck Grassly on July 23, 2024.

Senator Chuck Grassley revealed during the Senate hearing that a Secret Service Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operator was indeed listed among the personnel for the July 13, 2024, event.

Despite this, records show that the Secret Service’s drone system faced operational delays due to cellular bandwidth issues and was not fully functional until 5:20 PM, nearly three hours after it was supposed to be operational.

Then-Director Cheatle testified before the Senate, noting that “the Secret Service occasionally deploys assets like drones as part of their security plans.” However, reports indicate that the assailant utilized a video-capable drone to fly over the event site hours before former President Trump took the stage, potentially aiding in the planning of the attack.

Former president Donald Trump’s motorcade

Secure motorcade routes were planned and executed with a motorcade consisting of multiple vehicles, including decoy and support vehicles.

After the shooting occurred, the Secret Service rapidly evacuated Mr. Trump in a manner that was evident that they had prepared contingency plans and planned routes for rapid evacuation in case of an emergency.

Communication and Command:

A screenshot entered into evidence during the inquiry shows that local law enforcement noticed Mr. Crooks at 5:38 PM and identified him as being suspicious.

Evidence presented during the inquiry has shown that local law enforcement had noticed Mr. Crooks at 5:38 PM with a rangefinder. He also noted that he had seen a bicycle with a backpack at the rear of the AGR International complex that could belong to the suspect.

The information was relayed via text messaging along with a picture of the suspect, but not by radio as it was a mandatory procedure that would ensure collective communication. A reply was sent via text messaging to the reporting officer to “call it in to command and let a uniform check it out.”

It is likely that when an uniformed officer went looking for the suspect, Mr. Crooks already moved his position from where he was last seen and then climbed on top of the roof at Building 6, which explains why law enforcement lost sight of him.

It is also likely that the officer who went looking for the suspect was the same officer who Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe mentioned who approached Crooks while he was already in position on top of the roof, but had to retreat, because Crooks pointed his rifle at the officer as he tried to climb the roof to engage with the suspect.

If so, it is not clear why the officer did not fire warning shots that would have drawn attention to the suspect on the roof, but then again, the officer might have feared that the shooter could have fired back, causing a threat to civilians who gathered around Building 6.

According to Acting Director Ronald Rowe’s testimony, Secret Service was never informed of the situation and was therefor completely unaware of the approaching threat.

Conclusion:

In summary, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are crucial for upholding the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Secret Service. They offer a consistent and reliable framework for operations, facilitate training and development, ensure accountability and responsibility, assist in risk management and compliance, enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, and aid in documentation and record-keeping.

Although there may be times when deviations from SOPs are necessary, these should be carefully managed and justified to ensure that overall security is not compromised.

However, my research could find no valid reason for trained professionals such as the Secret Service to deviate from essential procedures like screening attendees, restricting access to sensitive areas like rooftops, employing drones and radio equipment, or taking pre-emptive actions to neutralize potential threats, including detaining or arresting suspicious individuals.

Human error is inevitable, but when professionals fail to follow multiple basic procedures resulting in death and injury, such negligence becomes criminal. If Standard Operating Procedure had been followed on July 13, 2024, the tragic events of that day could have been avoided.

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Title: Malicious

Author: Author K E Osborn

Series: The LA Defiance MC Series, book two

Release Date: May 13, 2024

Cover Designer: Designs by Dana

Photographer: Reggie Deanching

Cover Model: Jordan Franklin

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My entire world has been turned upside down.

With one adjustment after another.

The truth of my father's betrayal cuts deep.

Now, my little sister, Clover, is struggling to deal with day-to-day life.

I've given everything for her. I joined Defiance to keep her safe. And now, being reunited with our older sister who we thought was gone, I don't have to go it alone. But it's not enough. Clover's grades are declining, and I refuse to let her fail.

Enter Sadie, the feisty blonde tutor. A woman who takes my breath away, despite hurling accusations that the club is Clover's issue.

She might be small in stature, but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in sassiness. Sadie doesn't hold back, letting me know her thoughts on the club, and me. But what is clear mutual loathing needs to be set aside, because Sadie is the only one who can help Clover thrive.

Sadie aggravates me, yet something pulls me toward her. She's a beacon, but beneath the light shines secrets. There's a poison running through her hidden past. I just have to hope the venom doesn't paralyze me before it's too late.

From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the highly desired Second book in the LA Defiance MC Series.

This is an enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance involving forced proximity, and can be read as a standalone.

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Dramione Month Daily Roundup

Here is the Day 13 roundup of Dramione Month works! ⏳✨ 

AO3 Links:

Overture by Zeebee3: E, 2,397 words, 1/1 Chapters 

Closeness by Hyemi_28: M, 2,321 words, 1/1 Chapters

Plausible Deniability by Sessediz: T, 0 words, 2/3 Chapters

theo’s meddling services by greenappletheory: E, 2,022 words, 1/1 Chapters

The Art of Pretend by LunaP999: G, 0 words, 1/1 Chapters

The Secrets Under Your Skin by galaxy_skies: T, 2,159 words, 1/1 Chapters

Heat Waves by saneasluna: M, 1,189 words, 1/1 Chapters

Tumblr Posts:

Art by aplthree (Also on Instagram and Twitter)

Ficlet by dramionestills (Week 1 Prompts)

Art by sisiwako

Ficlet by dramionestills (Day 8)

Art and ficlet by onddau (Also on Instagram)

Fic by zeebee3 (Also on AO3 and Instagram[pt 1, pt 2])

Art and ficlet by serpent-sortia-ao3 (Also on Instagram)

Ficlet by dramionestills (Day 9)

Art by sophiesstreet (Also on Instagram and Twitter)

Ficlet by dramionestills (Day 10)

Ficlet by dramionestills (Day 12)

Ficlet by dramionestills (Day 12)

Twitter Posts:

Ficlet by kaycharisse

Art by hyesui1

Art by hyesui1

Art by ScaleyBitch

Ficlet by magicalsydney (Also on Instagram)

Fic by MissusBWrites (Also on Instagram)

Ficlet by thisisntdd

Art by makaykirei_art (Also on Instagram)

Ficlet by UnaOrion

Drabble by nothing_devils

Ficlet by mspolapotter (Also on Instagram)

Fic by TheOther_Lore

Fic by PeachesnWaffles

Ficlet by UnaOrion

Ficlet by fifitheflower96

Art and ficlet by catmintandthyme

Ficlet by peachesnwaffles

Instagram Posts:

Art by saneasluna

Art by bekazimi.art

Fic by galaxy__skies (x-posted to AO3)

Art and ficlet by kimothyreads (Also on Twitter)

Ficlet by writer_mermaidflete

Art by chronophobique (Also on Twitter)

Art by moonluartt

Ficlet by wanderingfair

Art by mira.sool_art

Fic by sessediz (x-posted on ao3) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Fic by augustaoctavia87

Fic by hyemi28_fanfictions (x-posted to ao3) Part 1, Part 2

Ficlet by iviewrites

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Day Thirteen - Forced Proximity

Day Thirteen - Forced Proximity https://ift.tt/OEMC18T by Peaches_on_Waffles Theo works on getting Hermione and Draco to admit their feelings, with the help of his fellow meddlesome matchmakers. Words: 650, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 13 of Waffle's Drabbles for Dramione Month 2024 Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Theodore Nott, George Weasley, Pansy Parkinson, Ginny Weasley, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: POV Theodore Nott, Meddling, Matchmaking, magical mistletoe, Christmas Fluff, Forced Proximity, Arthur Weasley is a Good Actor, Fake/Pretend Relationship via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/8g9J5Zm September 16, 2024 at 08:57PM

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Closeness

Closeness https://ift.tt/LmE0s7l by Hyemi_28 #DramioneMonth Day 13 - Forced proximity Hermione was dragged into a cell of the Malfoy Manor's dungeon, after Harry and Ron couldn't free her from Bellatrix's hands... She wants to survive, but Fenrir Greyback wants her to himself... Bellatrix locked Draco to that cell too, to punishes him because of his disobedience... They have to share the dark and cold cell and he wants her to survive this at any cost. Words: 2321, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 9 of Dramione Month 2024 Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Kreacher (Harry Potter), Fenrir Greyback Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Violence, Prison Sex, Threats of Rape/Non-Con via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/m87gE3Q September 14, 2024 at 08:19AM

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[Podfic] Overture

[Podfic] Overture https://ift.tt/m0RYv1Q by PaperCraneAudiobooks He was skeptical, and his question was imbued with it. “You’re seriously okay with having to hug me for four and a half minutes?” Her arms tightened but her chin lifted a stubborn half inch. “We don’t have a choice. Professor Trelawney—” “I know, I know.” He rubbed over his brow, needing a moment to acclimate to the concept that for the next almost-five-minutes, he’d be hugging Hermione Granger. And not only hugging but holding, the position so intimate he’d blushed at the in-class demonstration performed by two simulacra transfigured from a cobweb. --- Or, Draco and Hermione are partnered for an unification assignment. Podfic of Overture by Zeebee3. Words: 102, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Hogwarts Eighth Year, School-Mandated Forced Proximity, Lap Sitting, Dry Humping, Draco Malfoy Needs a Hug, And Gets One, POV Draco Malfoy, Crying Draco Malfoy, Touch-Starved and Emotionally-Restrained Draco Malfoy, Hermione is only Doing Okay herself, Dramione Month 2024, Day 13: Forced Proximity, Podfic, Audio Format: MP3, Audio Format: M4B, Audio Format: Streaming, Audio Format: Download via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/GY0yzhd September 21, 2024 at 11:34PM

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Not Just A Game

Not Just A Game https://ift.tt/Zrofv4l by Lexxus During a game of Truth or Dare in the eighth-year common room, Draco and Hermione have to spend Seven Minutes in Heaven in an enchanted cabinet, where their casual tryst quickly demands serious declarations of romantic intent. [for Dramione month 2024] [day 13 prompt: forced proximity] Words: 2383, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger Relationships: Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy Additional Tags: Hogwarts Eighth Year, Hogwarts Eighth Year Common Room, Forced Proximity, Head Girl Hermione Granger, Head Boy Draco Malfoy, Seven Minutes In Heaven Game, Truth or Dare, Enchanted Cabinet, Kissing, light nsfw, Slytherins Being Slytherins, Gryffindor/Slytherin Inter-House Relationships, Gryffindor & Slytherin Inter-House Friendships, casual to serious, Declarations of feelings via AO3 works tagged 'Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy' https://ift.tt/hadQovg September 14, 2024 at 09:37PM

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Below is a written out list of all the prompts for each day of Mcspirk month 2024. Mcspirk month 2024 takes place in March. NSFW prompts will be below a read more.

Day 1: Forced Proximity

Day 2: Touch-starved

Day 3: Badass Power Throuple

Day 4: Hand Holding

Day 5: Hurt/Comfort

Day 6: Protective McCoy

Day 7: Going to a Planet Where They Have To Wear Silly Outfits

Day 8:Public Display of Affection

Day 9: Spock is a Hopeless Romantic

Day 10: Hands

Day 11: Shore Leave

Day 12: Vulnerability

Day 13: Time Loop

Day 14: Tarsus IV

Day 15: Fake Dating

Day 16: Lost the Ability to Speak

Day 17: McCoy Hurt with Spock and Kirk Comfort

Day 18: Jealous Bones

Day 19: Kirk is Missing, Presumed Dead

Day 20: Trans

Day 21: Academy Era

Day 22: Oblivious Scotty

Day 23: Reunion

Day 24: Temporary Blindness

Day 25: Temporary Awkward Ability

Day 26: Western AU

Day 27: Vacation Gone Awry

Day 28: Awkward Spock

Day 29: TOS/AOS Crossover

Day 30: Desperate Measures

Day 31: Insecurity

Bonus Prompt #1: Chekov discovers the truth

Bonus Prompt #2: Pining

Bonus Prompt #3: Nightmares

Bonus Prompt #4: Uhura helps them out

Day 1: Non-Human Genitalia

Day 2: Hands

Day 3: Only One Bed

Day 4: Pon Farr

Day 5: Against A Wall

Day 6: Vulcan Biology

Day 7: Hand Kink

Day 8: Finger Kink

Day 9: Telepathic Sex

Day 10: Double Penetration

Day 11: Fuck or Die

Day 12: Aliens Made them Do It

Day 13: Sex in a Three Way Body Swap

Day 14: Power Dynamics

Day 15: Uniform Kink

Day 16: Body Worship

Day 17: First Time Bottoming

Day 18: Oral Fixation

Day 19: Sex Toys

Day 20: Accidental Voyeurism

Day 21: Bondage

Day 22: Mirrorverse

Day 23: Teasing

Day 24: Alien Biology

Day 25: Praise Kink

Day 26: Expectations vs Reality

Day 27: Voyeurism

Day 28: Trying a New Toy

Day 29: Getting Interrupted

Day 30: Spitroasting

Day 31: Lab Desk

Bonus Prompt #1: Pet Names

Bonus Prompt #2: Body Hair

Bonus Prompt #3: Blindfolds

Bonus Prompt #4: Misuse of the bond

The Prompts for McSpirk Month 2024

The bonus prompts are prompts that tied for the last couple of days. There were so many that I decided to add them as Bonus Prompts.

Bonus prompts can we swapped out with a prompt you don't like, or might just be a fun challenge for you. They do not have to be posted for any specific day.

I hope you all have fun!

The NSFW list is below the cut.