#Akash Path of the Five

[mangocatart]

Have ya’ll heard of an otome called Akash path of the five?

No? Well go check it out. A friend of mine did the art and it’s awesome!! @darqprism

Colored Kilauea and Mango as the elementals from Akash.

(couldn’t remember if the purple non-elemental was girl exclusive or not…)

[eff-plays]

I should start posting here about otomes/visual novels/dating sims ... Heheh. It's gonna tank my follower count ... and it will be beautiful ...

[n1ghtbr1ght]

Illustration for "Saltwater Ink" Aurora x Ignatius fanfic drabble.

Illustration for "Saltwater Ink" Aurora x Ignatius fanfic drabble drawn by me :-)

[heartmachinez]

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF HEART MACHINE

A Decade of Creativity and Community

A decade ago, we began a journey that would lead to the birth of Heart Machine - a game studio committed to crafting immersive, vibrant experiences that resonate with players on a profound level. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we reflect on our history, achievements, community, and the exciting future that lies ahead.

THINKING BACK

Glitch City, Kickstarter, and Hyper Light Drifter

In 2013, we took a leap of faith and launched a Kickstarter campaign for our debut project, Hyper Light Drifter. Little did we know that this campaign would not only secure the funds needed to bring our project to life, but also ignite a beautiful connection with supporters, players, and community members who believed in us from the outset.

Fueled by a need for camaraderie and knowledge, we spent those early days of Drifter’s development as a part of Glitch City, a then-small collective of independent game developers, artists, and creators all working together out of Alx’s basement. Those early days and (often) sleepless nights vision were critical in defining our design philosophies, studio culture, and grassroots community connections - setting the stage for what was to come.

Our Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Early Contributors

To date, thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Kickstarter for Hyper Light Drifter remains one of the most successful game projects on the platform. It smashed through the initial funding goal of $27,000 and ultimately raised over $600,000.

To our early backers who believed in us and our vision, and those fellow devs who helped us through endless rounds of playtesting and feedback, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your unwavering support enabled us to bring our dreams to life and emboldened us to continually push the boundaries of game design.

Special shout out to core Drifter team members: Alx Preston, Beau Blyth, Teddy Dief, Casey Hunt, Rich Vreeland, Akash Thakkar, Sean Ward, Lisa Brown, and Cosimo Galluzzi.

The critical reception following the release of Hyper Light Drifter was incredible - beyond our wildest expectations. We never could have anticipated the accolades and recognition it received, or the impact it made on players far and wide. It was humbling, and affirmed our dedication to continue to make great games to share with the world.

Moving Into a New Dimension

We started development on Solar Ash about a year before the multi-platform release of Hyper Light Drifter. Early on, we joined forces with Annapurna Interactive, whose expertise and resources facilitated our exploration of 3D game development. Over the next five years, Annapurna's support played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to fruition. The vastness of the game's ethereal landscapes and fluid movement mechanics opened new avenues for worldbuilding and storytelling.

To date, Solar Ash continues to engage new players and inspire returning ones to create beautiful works inspired by the game. It is following in the footsteps of its predecessor and is now available on a a wide array of game platforms for a worldwide audience.

All of the positive reception that followed Solar Ash’s release proved that our community was ready to continue along this new aesthetic path with us. Just as Drifter smashed through its initial Kickstarter goals,  we are poised to once again smash the boundaries of possibility with our upcoming projects.

HEART MACHINE TODAY

Reimagining a Familiar World

As we celebrate our 10-year milestone, we're thrilled to now be well underway with our newest title set in the familiar Hyper Light Universe. This new project, Hyper Light Breaker, builds upon the foundations we've laid, evolving our creative vision in unexpected ways.

A Shared Journey

Our journey would not be complete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our community. From community leaders who pave the way forward with creativity and kindness, to creators who challenge us with incredible skill and passion,  to modders who continuously breathe new life into our games, to wiki writers who meticulously document every detail, to speedrunners who push the boundaries of possibility – you are the heartbeats that keep our worlds alive.

Over the years, we've had the privilege of connecting with our wonderful community at conventions and events across the digital and physical world. These gatherings allowed us to share our passion, hear your stories, and learn from your insights. Your presence and enthusiasm continue to inspire us.

We’re so grateful to: Polare, Lukas, Durtle, Clark, Yrrzy, CornMayor, Aza, Andreas, Conscy, Perfectly Mediocre, Thunderbrave, Bryonato, Utsu, NicowithaC, Covert Muffin, Sylvi, among many many others who make our work worth doing.

Our Company Vision

At Heart Machine, we've built more than games. We've cultivated a company culture that values kindness, inclusivity, and pushing the envelope. Our mission has always been not only to entertain but also leave a lasting impact. This dedication has enabled us to support and grow a thriving studio of some of the most talented, thoughtful, and fun people in the entire industry.

Our ethos revolves around fostering a work environment that prioritizes professional advancement, mental and physical health, and employee happiness. This commitment takes shape in various dimensions of our culture. We proudly offer Heart Machine University (HMU), a collaborative peer-teaching initiative where we cover everything from how to LARP or make sculptures out of driftwood to environment, concept, and tech art techniques. We also organize activities like group gaming and anime sessions, provide access to networking and learning resources, and support social and charitable initiatives to reinforce our team’s sense of purpose. As a studio, we strive to hang our culture on a framework where each individual can flourish and achieve their own growth and learning goals.

It’s no accident that the trajectory of these past 10 years has led us to forming the team we have now. We have always and will continue to adhere to our culture of high quality standards, emphasis on creative innovation, and heart-first leadership practices.

LOOKING AHEAD

As we stand at the threshold of the next chapter, we're excited to announce that Hyper Light Breaker will be arriving in Early Access in 2024. This project represents our ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries, taking risks, and creating experiences that captivate and challenge players in our specifically unique ways.

Beyond Hyper Light Breaker, we have other projects currently under wraps that will continue to define us as a studio. We can't wait to share these journeys with you as we forge into this next decade.

Thank you thank you thank you for joining us on this incredible ride. Heart Machine wouldn't be the same without each and every one of you. Here's to the many more adventures that lie ahead!

With love and gratitude,

The Heart Machine Team

[featheredclover]

Orphic

Chapter Four

Read from beginning

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Chapter Three > < Chapter Five

Khushi fumed silently , as Akash introduced Arnav to her friends. Her eyes darted around and her fist’s clenched to curb her urge to punch Mr. Raizada and leave.

“Preetika! I was hoping we could dance?” Noah held out his hand, with a charming smile.

“Whatever you say handsome!” Preeto winked.

Akash shot Khushi an apologetic glance, before guiding Payal to the dance floor.

Exhaling the breath which was caught up in her chest, she bent towards the chair, and caught hold of her purse.

She sidestepped Arnav, and started to walk towards the elevator in brisk steps.

“Khushi! Wait!” His hand caught her wrist.

He looked like a puppy in distress. But she was too furious to let that melt her.

He dropped her wrist gently, when her glare persisted.

“ Look, I beg you Khushi , please let me apologise. I don’t want to ruin your evening but I don’t want you to be upset either. Please just hear me out” He looked at her expectantly, pleading with his eyes.

She found her heart wavering. Wavering, just for a moment.

Who else would hire the nineteen year old decorator?

She relived the humiliation as she recalled his words. Blinking the despair away, she looked at him again. His body tense in a way she had never seen before.

“I don’t know you at all, and neither do you know me. And I agreed to go on a date with you that night because I liked you, but after today…I realised that there’s no point in me going out with a man who fails to respect me.”

“But I do! You don’t know what came over me, I-I…was jealous!”

“What?” Khushi was confused. What did she have that Mr Richie Rich was jealous of?

“Of NK!”

“So you decided to take it out on me?” She scoffed.

“No! I was jealous of him. Because you were smiling at him. Laughing with him. I don’t know what came over me Khushi…I-“

She looked at him, her mouth opening and closing like a spluttering fish.

Her breath hitched as Arnav tugged her waist towards him, his warmth pervading her skin.

A flurry of young boys rushed past them, as he pulled her further against him.

Letting her go just as swiftly, he said

“I am sorry, you were in their way. And they seemed to be drunk.”

She nodded.

“Khushi” he held out a hand “Dance with me? We can talk this out. And then I’ll leave you alone if you want me to.”

She slid her hand into his, before her ego got hold of her mind, and she found herself amidst the crowd of dancers.

A Japanese pop song played along, and she glanced at her friends who seemed too engrossed in their dates to pay her any attention.

Arnav held her waist lightly, as he guided her through the music. She found her heart beating a mile a minute as his lips touched her ear, as he bent his head down.

“ I was late for brunch. Then I saw NK sitting beside you. And you were laughing and smiling. You didn’t even see me before I announced myself. And that made me lose my mind Khushi. It drove me crazy.”

She wanted to tell him to stop. She wanted to tell him his hot breath and the husky whispers made her want to grab his shirt collar and place her lips against his sinfully beautiful ones.

But he didn’t want to stop.

“ And I said anything that came to mind. Anything that could provoke you. I wanted your eyes to be on me Khushi. But I didn’t realise this was not a boardroom, and that you weren’t an opponent to be won over but the woman who I-“

She looked up. His eyes held a gleam, seducing her heart.

He was jealous!

Her hands crept up from his shoulders and entwined themselves behind his neck, still swaying to the music.

“It’s fine, Arnav. You didn’t lie though. At 19, fresh out of my course I would simply be an intern. My aunt did help me get some opportunities. But I am not unworthy of them-“

“Of course not!” He interrupted vigorously.

“I am an idiot. Khushi, please just forget what I said. “

She gave him a sad smile. 

Maybe her achievements meant nothing. It will be a long path for her before she can prove her own ability.

His fingers were rough on her skin, as he tipped back her head.

“Listen to me Khushi Gupta. You are an amazing interior designer. And you cannot let any class-A jerk tell you otherwise!”

She let out a chuckle, remembering her lashing out back at him.

He smiled at her, he bent down whispering once again, “ I am really sorry Khushi”

Tired of fighting herself, she let out a deep sigh, “It’s okay Arnav. I understand.”

She stood on her toes, leaning forward, pressing onto him as she brought her mouth to his ear, “I just want to dance “

It was testament to how close they stood, when she felt a tremble through his body, as he clutched her tighter.

Leaning away, her eyes met his, and took the fight in his eyes.

As if hypnotised, she stood in his arms, staring, waiting….waiting for what?

His lips met her cheeks the next moment.

Her hands tightened on the lapels of his suit.

“Arnav” she breathed out.

“God” he grit out, “If only, half of Lucknow wasn’t here”

Khushi didn’t have the time to ask him what he meant by that as she felt his lips on her neck. 

He kissed her skin there, making her aware of sensations she didn’t know her body was capable of feeling.

He drew back, still holding her close. He smiled and spun her around.

What a time to be alive! She thought in sync with the lyrics flooding the club.

Tagging: @arshifiesta

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[kaylinalexanderbooks]

OC questionnaire

Thanks to @eccaiia here, @mysticstarlightduck here and here, and @elsie-writes here!

Other questionnaires:

Robbie, Gwen, Maddie, Noelle, Jedi, and Kelsey here.

Carmen, George, Akash, Sam, Lexi, and Ash here.

Gabriel, Carla, Parker, Rose, Alex, and Ewan here.

Liam, Hye-Jin, Wendy, Wade, Issa, and CJ here.

Teo, Niri, Jazlyn, and Anathi here.

Below the cut, I will do Tyler, Xitlali, Atsila, and Raissa!

#1- Tyler

Are you an outdoorsy person or a fair weather freak?

“Outdoors suck. Would rather stay inside. Gym is inside. Books are inside. Why bother dealing with outside?’

Do you like animals? Have any pets?

“Have a poodle named Jolene. No, we didn't style her hair. She's perfect as is.”

What's one thing you keep on you at all times?

“... Did you know that the last thing you think about before you fall asleep is the first thing you remember in the morning? So the night before a big test, study right before going to bed! That'll keep you up at night.”

#2- Raissa

Do you have any weird or unusual habits?

“Absolutely not. There is nothing weird about me. Though John complains about me sighing too much. He once said I breathe out more air than I breathe in.”

Are you a night owl or a morning bird?

“These are ridiculous Ceteri phrases that make no sense. But my answer is neither, or both. You decide how to interpret it. I have devised a daily potion that allows me to properly function on a mere five hours of sleep, rather than the eight most people need. I'm up early and late. Now, if only I can get my team to help find a way to eliminate sleep altogether...”

Who is the person you hate the most? Why?

“Atsila McLain would be such an easy answer. And I can tell you want me to say her. But no. She was merely annoying. I try to avoid thinking about her Aequales as long as I can. She thought of us as nemeses, but it was one-sided on her part. But maybe if she stopped trying to take what was rightfully mine, I would stop. She never experienced anything I did. And in the name of peace? She was an awful person. It was a relief when I killed her.”

#3- Atsila

What are your biggest pet peeves?

“Oh, spirits, I hate when people aren't doing what they're supposed to do at the speed they should do it. I mean, how hard is it to adhere to a schedule and complete your tasks in an efficient manner? I don't understand it! I tell people to do something, and they don't do it! Or, they do it in the least efficient way I've ever seen. Even something as simple as walking. Walk diagonally to get somewhere faster. No need to stay on a certain path. But no it seems like every other person here is staying on the path.”

Who is the person you look up to the most?

“I don't look up to anyone. Literally, I suppose, everyone--I am rather short. Figuratively, no one. I suppose Carmen is rather efficient. And organized. She's highly intelligent and... She listens to me. I admire her loyalty and companionship.”

Do you have any major fears?

“Absolutely not. [Pause] I suppose boredom. Mediocrity.” if I may add - it's because she's terrified at the state she'll be in if something isn't going on Right Now

#4- Xitlali

Do you have any allergies?

“I think this is a personal question. I mean, what kinda questionnaire is it? Would rather not answer it. But ekaberries. I break out in hives if I eat it.”

How many people have you kissed?

“Not as many as I'd like, but I'm only twelve, so I'll probably kiss a few girls before long.”

What is your favorite number?

“My favorite number is 63. I find it incredibly satisfying knowing it's divisible by 7. 91 is a close contender for the same reason.”

I feel like this is all of the prominent TSP characters I feel need to answer these questions. Next time I'm tagged will begin the repeats.

Tagging softly @aziz-reads @thegreatobsesso @i-can-even-burn-salad @mk-writes-stuff @starlit-hopes-and-dreams

What is your favorite thing about rain? What is your least favorite thing about it?

@willtheweaver @elsie-writes @dyrewrites

+ ANYONE ELSE

What is something you don't mind waiting a long time for?

Have you ever been punished for something you didn't do?

TSP intro

TSP tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @illarian-rambling @televisionjester @finchwrites

@nebula--nix @literarynecromancy

[gloomy-kitty]

𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 | 𝐣𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝

𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞

warnings :

notes : going to be skipping around a lot in this part as i don't want this to be more than five parts.

The four of you, plus Torgal, were nearly half way to Tabor but the sun had quickly set forcing you to camp out for the night. You and Joshua laid together, Torgal cuddling close it was instinctive as if the wolf knew you both were frail. Jill and Clive were off in the distance speaking to one another. "You're ill Joshua." You mumbled tracing your fingers on his chest. He flinched, "I know. But I'll be okay." He tried to reassure you. You had finally seen caught a glimpse of what he hiding under his shirt— a dark glowing crystal incased in his chest. You were no fool that thing looked parasitic, you did not like it any bit it only heightened your anxiety. "I've had this for a long time do not worry dear." He said grabbing your hand to move it away from his chest. You sighed, "How could I not worry? You coughed up blood again. Stop using magic." You frowned. "Don't worry, please." He flashed you a smile before placing a kiss to the top of your hand. You couldn't help but feel like that thing was draining his life away.

~•••~

Arriving in Tabor you soon met with Jote as she and Joshua explained the full details of the Undying. Joshua also revealed Ultima's true plan; his purpose of creating Dominants. You felt dread wash over your body; Ultima was a god and he wasn't pleased his subjects were disobeying him. He wanted something from Clive and it seemed he had no problem in destroying everything that stood in his path. You felt sick to your stomach by the idea of having to confront a god like being. But you'd deal with that when the time came—if it ever came. You fidgeted with you fingers as Joshua dismissed Jote from her service. You couldn't help but feel a smidge of jealously upon seeing the brunette, she was kind and had been there to take care of Joshua for all those years. You felt like you didn't deserve Joshua, she did. You could tell by the way she looked at him how her eyes glimmered���she was enamored with him.

"Jote can we speak?" You asked before she left the building. She nodded and you followed her outside. Though you were overcome with petty jealousy you couldn't help but notice when you made eye contact with her she gave you nothing but a warm smile. "His highness has been looking forward to seeing you once again. I'm grateful you two were able to be with one another. I hope I have not done anything to offend you." She said bowing her head. Her kind words were laced with a thin veil of sadness which made you feel far more guilty. You clicked your tongue and waved your hands dismissively, "P-please lady Jote no need to bow to me. It should be I bowing to you. I'm eternally grateful for you. I am in both your and the Undying's debt for caring for Joshua all years. When..when I couldn't be there. Thank you." You stammered bringing the girl into a hug. Her dark eyes widened in shock and she awkwardly returned the hug before you pulled away. "I apologize I'm just grateful. Please have a safe journey." You cleared your throat before walking off to join Joshua's side. Jote titled her head in amusement and laughed softly to herself; she never expected the Princess of Sanbreque to thank her nonetheless hug her.

~•••~

The free cities were just as you suspected them to be— total chaos. But you saw a familiar face that you had not seen in many years. Lord Byron he embraced you with open arms expressing how happy he was to see you and Joshua together once again. You also met two faces—Mid an eccentric girl and Gav a kindhearted scout. Though the happy reunion did not last long as Gav had explained the dire situation. Akashic creature overtaking the city and they seemed to be controlled. You couldn't help but feel nervous but if there was a chance that people could be alive you'd venture into the city to help save them. "I'll go with Joshua and Jill." You volunteered not wanting to leave his side. Clive shook his head, "Actually _____ I was hoping you'd go with Mid to help with the ship." He said. You shook your head, "I know nothing about ships. I can fight though, I'm a dragoon." You began to say defensively. "______, Clive's right. If a group of Akashic start making their way to the ship before Mid can start it you can use your abilities to push the ship into the ocean." Joshua said. You frowned and clenched your fists spinning on your heel, "Fine. Just be safe. Come show me where this ship is." You marched out of the room. "She's just as I remember." Byron laughed following behind you.

You paced around the deck, lance in hand awaiting for Joshua's return. "Are you almost done?" You shouted at Mid. "It takes time princess!" She shouted back. You clicked your tongue in annoyance. A few minutes and you heard footsteps in the distance, you readied your weapon but out came from the shadows Joshua dragging Clive's limp body Torgal barking as he ran up to you. Quickly you sheathed your lance and rushed towards the pair helping drag Clive into the an abandoned building. "Where's Jill?" You asked. Joshua shook his head, "Holding off Barnabas." He said. You couldn't help but notice the blood trail that oozed behind Clive and you gulped nervously setting him on the bed. You paced nervously outside the building keep watch as Gav addressed Clive's wounds. It was nightfall by the time Joshua had come to grab you, "He's awake. We're going after Jill and we'll need your help." He said. You brows knitted together concern washing over your face, "He really took her didn't he? We are no match for King Barnabas, Joshua. We can't go after her." You pleaded cupping his hands in yours.

"What do you mean no match?" Clive asked limply slowly towards you. You shook your head wildly, "Dion...he can barely stand toe to toe with him. We have to get him before he transforms into Odin." You warned. "We'll be in the ocean. You have the advantage my dear _______!" Byron chimed in. You couldn't help but view their optimism as naïveté. "I'm scared of him." You whispered only loud enough for Joshua to hear. He gave you a sympathetic smile, "I'll be right there with you." He said quietly giving your hands a reassuring squeeze. Joshua only knew vaguely of your encounter with Odin he never realized how far the trauma went.

~•••~

With Leviathan's abilities you were able to help move along the ship even faster and sooner than later the ship finally caught up with Barnabas' ship. You nearly froze at the sight knowing that the king was on there. "______ slam us into them!" Mid shouted from the helm. She sounded far too eager for your liking. Joshua gave you a reassuring nod and you quickly moved the waves to slam into the side of the ship. You stumbled from the empathy but Joshua quickly grabbed you helping you back into your feet. "Go!" Joshua shouted at his brother who quickly hopped off the ship alongside Torgal. Suddenly an ear piercing scream left your mouth causing Joshua to snap his head in the direction of what had caused your fear. You cowered behind Joshua which only earned a laugh from the king, "Leviathan did I not say we'd meet again? I expect you to be stronger this time." He said. Joshua stood defensively in front of you holding his arm out, "Leave her alone. You want her you go through me." He said, his voice was ice cold anger seeping through. Your reaction to see Odin was all Joshua needed to know that whatever had happened to you it instilled a primal fear in you.

     "Get her away!" Joshua shouted at Gav who quickly grabbed you by the arm dragging you away from the fight that was going to no doubt ensue. You sat in a corner covering your ears with your arms as your buried your face in your knees. You tried blocking out the sounds of Joshua and Odin fighting above deck. Gav shook your gently, "Ohhh come on Princess. You haveta go out there and help him!" He pleaded trying to snap you out of your dissociative state. Minutes passed as Gav pleaded but it was only the sound of the Phoenix screeching that made you snap out of your daze. "Joshua!" You shouted standing to you rushing to the top deck.  There you saw Odin in his full form sitting upon the black stallion a glowing black and crimson sword at his side. Flashbacks flooded into your mind, balled fists in your hair as you tried to calm yourself. Then you saw Odin preparing to swing his sword and you knew then you had to help Joshua even if it meant your death. You ran off the deck, Mid shouting your name but you ignored her. You closed your eyes as you fell into the water. The cold ocean embraced your frail body wrapping you in it's comforting warmth. The ocean wasn't a cold terrifying place to you, it was comforting like a mother's love.

     Joshua dodged Odin's swings he then noticed a large shadow lurking under the water. It can't be! He thought. Suddenly a serpentine like creature jumped out of the water a large tidal wave slamming into Odin. ______! Leviathan! Joshua was in utter disbelief to see your Dominant taking the battlefield. The way you maneuvered in and out the water was breathtaking. It could be describe as watching a ballet dancer, your movements were graceful and precise everything was done with a purpose. With new found strength you and Joshua battled Odin but yet it would not be enough. He was too strong for you and Joshua's fragile states—you both had not yet fully recovered from your injuries from the Dominion. It was the Phoenix who went down first as he took the force from Odin's slice. The sea had parted it was unlike anything you had ever seen before. You noticed the ship beginning to fall into the parted sea and quickly pushed it away from the crater. Your body was exhausted and once everyone was safe you returned back to ship's deck soaking wet.

     Night had fallen, the moon and Metia illuminating the sky. You sat with Joshua in the candlelit quarters below deck mending his surface wounds. "You should of never taken that directly. You could died." You scolded tightening the bandages. Joshua winced, "I had to protect everyone, I had to protect you." He mumbled in reply. You sighed shaking your head, "We're okay and that's all that matters. I'm positive Clive and Jill are too. Mid is looking really hard for the two." You said. Joshua only hummed in reply, he turned his head looking out of the small window watching the ocean waves gently swish back and forth. "You were brave for facing Odin ______. Whatever the extent of your fear towards Odin was it seems like you conquered it. I don't know what he did to you but I am happy that you came out to fight alongside me." He said turning to face you. He brushed his slender fingers through your silky hair pushing a stand behind your ear. He smiled warmly at you but you could not help but notice how beautiful he looked under the moonlight. The soft light illuminating his pale skin, you leaned forward pressing a kiss to his chapped lips before pulling away and touching foreheads. "Thank you."

~•••~

     Jill, Clive, and Torgal were found stranded on the coast of Ash the next morning. You noticed how different the pair seemed perhaps something had happened between the two but dare not pry. Now that the two were safe it was time to sail back to the Hideaway. It was obvious to you that Joshua was not well—it seemed like these days he was often not feeling well and it greatly concerned you.

     Upon arriving to the Hideaway you were met with distressing news. Without a second though you grabbed Tarja by the collar, "You let him go?! In his current state? He'll die!" You cried out. Clive went to pull you away but Tarja simply held her hand up stopping the man, she didn't flinch as she met your eyes, "He left there was nothing I could do to stop him, I'm sorry Princess." She explained. You let go of her collar and back away shaking your head as your hands covered your face. Dion was gone you weren't sure where he was but you could safely assume he was going back to the Crystalline Dominion. "I have to go find him." The panic began to set in as you began to walk down the steps towards the boatman. Clive chased after you only finally catching up when you were at the docks. "______, stop." He said sternly grabbing your forearm and forcing you to face him. His thick brows were furrowed and his grip was tight on your arm. You tried shaking him but to no avail. "You're being rash." He hissed through gritted teeth, "You're in no shape also to be chasing after his highness. You do not even know where he is. You know Dion best, correct? Then you must trust him to do what he needs to do." He said.

     "Clive please I must go. Dion has been by my side through everything I can't abandon him. I can't let him face the destruction of the Dominion by himself. We both destroyed the city—" your pleading was cut short by Clive. "Joshua needs you!" He shouted. You were taken aback at the sudden outburst, mouth agape. "It's wrong to leave especially when Joshua is still resting." He added, his eyes were pleading. You broke out of the brunette's grasp and walked passed him, "Fine. You win. But leveraging Joshua against me was a dirty play Clive." You muttered returning back to upper levels of the hideaway passing by Jill on the way, she gave you a small smile mouthing "Thank you.". Clive stood watching you making sure you were really staying before he sighed rubbing his temples an audible groan leaving his lips. "______'s been put into a tough situation having to choose between Joshua or Dion whom was by her side for all these years. It was a little rude to make her choose." Jill's soft voice came from behind him. Clive shook his head, "Jill I—" he began. "But I'm glad you convinced her to stay, thank you." She added placing a gentle kiss to Clive's forehead.

~•••~

Evening came and Joshua was awake once again mended by Tarja. He sat next to you on the plush bed overlooking the lake, aqua eyes glistening ever so slightly from the moon's light bouncing off the water. Blond hair blowing gently from the breeze. You sat beside him, head resting on his bare shoulder, arms wrapped his. You wished moments like this could last forever but soon you'd be departing to Ash—an unknown territory. Greagor only knows what lies ahead you only prayed that nothing terrible would befall your beloved. You were selfish, you knew it and you were certain the others noticed. Joshua was first, you put him ahead of everyone and thing so if it meant him or everyone else living—you knew what decision you'd make. Perhaps that was why you felt even more nervous than usual about going to Ash; it wasn't King Barnabas who scared you necessarily, certainly he added onto your fear but this Ultima being something deep in you told you that the Phoenix—that Joshua was connected to him in some way just as was Clive or rather known as Mythos by Barnabas. It was for those very reasons that you could not stay behind and guard the Enterprise per Clive's orders you had to stay by Joshua's side.

"You look troubled my love." Joshua's gentle voice broke you out of your thoughts. His thumb rubbing circles on your the top of your hand. You did not meet his gaze, instead still focusing on the gentle waves ahead. "I am truth be told. I won't sit behind while you, Clive, and Gav venture into unknown territory. I can fight. Why can't you all see that? I'm a dragoon, I've been in many battles—I'm valuable." You confessed voice trailing off. The truth was you've felt you lost some purpose in your life after the Dominion fell. It was strange to not be awaiting orders from Dion. It was odd to be told what to do when you typically were the one giving orders, mapping out battle strategies. You felt insignificant in a way; no one batted an eye seeing you despite your status no one asked for your input despite your experience it was obvious you were an outsider here at the Hideaway; Joshua was the only reason for you staying here. If it meant being at his side you'd be with him even in the worse place of all an eternal Purgatory.

Joshua sighed nodding, "I figured that was what was botherin' you. Very well I have no complaints with you being by my side. I know you're capable, in fact I believe you may be the most skilled person here." He said. You huffed blowing the strand of hair that laid on your face up a pout making its way to your lips, "You flatter me Joshua." You couldn't help but smirk. Joshua seemed rather pleased with himself and nudged your side with his elbow, "There we go. You look much prettier when you're not pouting around." He laughed softly. "So you'll accomplish me to the ancient ruins? I'm afraid they won't be too interesting." He asked. "Obviously they're interesting enough if you wish to explore them—so of course I'll go with you. I was going to regardless." You smiled. You were also curious on what the ancient ruins would hold in store, you only prayed that they'd hold good news instead of the latter.

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[hungrytummyprompts]

So, I've talked a teeny tiny bit on here about how some of the dating sims and otome games I play have scenes and bits that appeal to my attraction to hunger and give me all the happy fuzzies, and I thought I’d tell you all about more of this. If y’all like dating sims and fictional spouses, well, here you go.

This does contain some route spoilers.

Like, I talked about the situation that happened in Ikemen Revolution before, where in Jonah’s route you are accused of high treason and he takes you into the forest to evade capture, and over the at least 24 hours you’re out there gets into two fights and I don’t think y’all get to eat before the final fight either.

Akash: Path of the Five has an event on all main routes that serves as part of the main story where the MC and whichever boy you choose to date or get closest to end up being captured and taken to a dungeon. In one path it’s specified they’re in the dungeon two days before they escape. Judging by the scenery and following scenes, it takes them an additional 2 and a half days to get back to their village. During this time, all they really eat is a couple handfuls of roasted chestnuts each on day 4, and when they get back to the village they don’t get to eat immediately so my trash brain spends the entire time just going ‘They? Must? Be? Starving? ubuihuwinhw’ My favourite for this is Rocco purely because he wears an outfit that always exposes his midsection. (though he’s my favourite in general because once you get past the fuckboy crust he’s an absolute delight)

In Seduce Me there’s an audible stomach growl from the player character, and in the same scene two of the love interests are stuffing their face. The eldest admonishes them for this, but the second brother states ‘it’s not like we’ve eaten recently either’ so hoo boy, they’re hungry. In James’ route, the incubi’s need for sexual energy is described as working the same as hunger, which gives the impression that stuffing themselves full of human food may help a little but that hunger is still there. In the sequel game, it’s mentioned the MC hasn’t eaten for a few days before her wedding, and in Damien’s route the narration mentions another stomach growl. 

In 7′sCarlet there’s an audible stomach growl near the beginning of the common route. Hino is mentioned to be a big eater.

Mystic Messenger, all the love interests mention skipping meals at times. In Ray’s route you get purposely starved and can complain about how hungry you are to the rest of the LIs. I sat through that scenario like ‘you’re doing this to hurt me? Jokes on you, I’m into this’

Huniepop has a hunger mechanic for all the girls you can bang, their energy drops every time you talk to them and if it bottoms out they won’t do anything with you until you get them something to eat, they’ll just complain they’re too hungry.

Magical Diary, I believe both Horse Hall and Wolf Hall, you can date Damien and he will do something to you that gets him expelled. Having failed to do what he was raised to do, he’s also now unable to go home, more of a cult base really, and lives in the woods near the school for a time. Could be comparable to a riches to rags situation. Nothing much is said but I like to imagine he’s starving out there. If your interest is primarily sexual, be careful here because I’m not sure how old Damien is supposed to be. He’s in his final school year so I assume he’s around 18.

Arcade Spirits 2 has an audible hunger growl in it too roughly midway through, again from the player character.

Obey Me has Beelzebub, Avatar of Gluttony, who’s pretty much always hungry.

Ikemen Vampire also has, well, a whole bunch of hungry vampires to fantasise over.

Ozmafia too, the player refuses to eat at one point to protest something, I believe the refusal to rescue a member of the gang who was fine anyway? And Caesar’s route, once again we get a man with a bare belly mentioning he hasn’t eaten and that he’s very hungry.

I haven’t played most of these in forever but I really want to revisit some of this now-

[bloodyellenlost]

Just got the game and so far, he is my favorite boy.

Extremely late night Akash doodles. I havent played it in a while, but lux is still favorite boy.

[serenebeasts]

This will probably have been in the drafts for a while by the time it’s posted because there’s a lot and I get tired SDKFJSFDKS but without further ado: the WIP rundown no one asked for.

Organised at the very least by subject matter, because while I may be out of control, I’m not a heathen.

WARNING: these won’t be spoiler-free.

Also, I’m noting this here because otherwise I’ll one hundred percent keep restating it with half the items on the list: I like angst I like to have fun :)

This is about to be so long. I apologise in advance if you’re of a mind to read the whole thing, and I thank you if you manage it.

Akash: Path of the Five

Ignatius/Aurora body painting – Ignatius asks Aurora if he can practice the art of body painting on her! Body-painting ensues, and also kissing. Aurora flirts with her man, her man loses his composure several times. Post-game, maybe post-wedding but I haven't decided that yet.

Andromeda Six

“I loved you, Vexx.” – f!Traveller/Vexx. You know that one scene in the storage room where the Traveller is supposed to interrogate Vexx but then you have the option of making things a bit emotional? Yeah.

Post-episode 5 – Because for some reason I wanted to sit in the feeling of terror and panic after Vexx gets shot. There will be content warning tags for medical procedures. I’m undecided on whether it’ll be Vexx route or Damon route, but either way Reba has a lot of love in her heart for Vexx and she is very worried for him.

Wereshark Vexx – More of a general AU idea than an actual work-in-progress at this stage, but it’s horny. Safety-for-work to be determined. Also, it has “wild stallion tamed by a teenage girl” energies, but instead of an untamed herbivore it has Vexx with some kind of metamorphosing virus, and instead of an adolescent schoolkid it has 20-something Princess Reba.

Blooming Panic

“Make me.” – xyx and lovelylola experience everyone’s favourite ‘challenge your significant other in a loving but definitely not god-honouring way’ trope, with LL as the perpetrator. A series of little moments, all inspired by the appearance of that line in the actual game.

Changeling

Ewan/Nora Build-A-Bear – Ewan and Nora go to the aforementioned store. Nora is an agent of chaos and somehow manages to create the perfect Ewan Bear despite the fact that there is no such real-life thing as Headless Teddy (trust me, I scoured the website. But you bet I'm making it work). I’m having maybe too much fun using the Build-A-Bear creation process as a narrative device.

Dragon Age

A Weakened Mind – Fenris/f!Hawke. DA2 Fenris + a combination of canonical spells that have an effect which is similar to the Feeblemind spell from D&D 5e = pain.

Gang AU – f!Cousland/Zevran. It's an Origins gang AU. She has bits of a fic but no plot, your honour.

Post-Enemies Among Us – Hawke being like “Ah. Mind control. These are the continued consequences of me not minding my own business. We love purposely not sleeping in case we were going to have nightmares.”

Twinblades – f!Cousland/Zevran. You know how in Awakening the flavour text for these default daggers equipped to a rogue Warden is like “these belonged to some guy from Nevarra for like a day but then they were nicked”? Here’s a concept: Zevran took them for his babygirl (gender neutral). Unclear how integral the daggers are to the plot as a whole, but they are very important to the beginning of the fic.

Fire Emblem

“Who is that?” – Gaius/f!Robin. An expansion on Robin and Gaius meeting in the Shepherds’ base camp, because in game it’s (I think?) Chrom who has to speak to him to recruit him, and I was like “But how does the tactician who now has to fit another moving part into the battle plan feel about this? And how does Gaius feel about the strange-looking but also very pretty tactician?”

Jeralt is Dead – Pain! Grief! Academy phase Byleth struggling to process her father’s death, the Blue Lions not knowing how to help her process it!

Kill Miklan again – Sylvain/f!Byleth. Post-game, some mage somewhere finds TOWSITD’s necromancy handbook and goes “You know what we should do with this? Bring back the Ashen Demon’s husband’s piece of garbage brother. Great plan, team! We won’t be hunted down and made to pay for our crimes at all!”

Lorenz/Marianne first date jitters – Post-game. Lorenz Hellman Gloucester puts his big boy boots on and woos Marianne von Edmund, like the newly-realised Actually A Genuinely Nice Man that emotional maturity has helped him become. We all clap for him.

Student Byleth AU – More of a collection of ficlets than one whole piece, but all of them feature Byleth as a student at the Academy rather than one of the teachers.

Sylvain/f!Byleth Hanahaki AU – The general storyline probably speaks for itself, but I ask the additional question: what if mutual pining meant double the sickness?

Sylvain/f!Byleth modern jousting performer AU – Sylvain Jose ‘I embody the Showy Horseman knightly archetype’ Gautier works for an entertainment company which I’ve described in my notes as being Medieval Times mixed with WWE. He flirts with Byleth ‘I’m a world-famous pop star but I also like swords so I have a season pass to the fake joust show’ Eisner a lot. Also, Jeralt says ‘canoodling’.

Sylvain/f!Byleth smut – There’s a bit of background to set the scene, but not much active plot once things get rolling. Sylvain has been in Fhirdiad, Margravine Byleth has been running the show in Gautier. Reunion time!

The Cat – I’m not sure if I want to finish this one, but the gist of it is that in academy phase there is this one very large tomcat which has decided to hang out in the Blue Lions classroom, and he’s in a bit of a state because he’s unwell. I’ve mostly been pantsing so I don’t know what the fuller plot is, but there will be a time jump to war phase and the big fluffy guy will come back looking strong and hearty. Something along the lines of ‘parallels between Dimitri Then and Dimitri Now, but with contrast provided by the physical wellbeing of a domesticated feline’.

The Grand Cathedral of Garreg Mach – Azure Moon. Getting fancy with the metaphors again to compare the absolute state the cathedral is in at the beginning of war phase to the absolute state of one Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd during the same time period. The cathedral gets repaired as time passes; Dimitri's mental health improves with some care and patience from those around him. Hints of Sylveth.

Greedfall

“Governor’s legates aren’t quite the same as Naut captains, my love.” – A fun little drabble about my De Sardet and Vasco having morning snuggle time and debating whether she really needs to get out of bed and attend to paperwork right this minute.

Dearest Constantin – De Sardet writing a letter that she'll never send, because she killed her cousin for the greater good.

Hades

“Am I a monster, Achilles?” – Zagreus asks Achilles for some good old-fashioned father-figure-brand reassurance because he just got his ass beat by Theseus, a.k.a. The hero king who did all of that neat stuff with killing bad guys and was granted Elysium, and his self-esteem is not high.

Hypnos/Zagreus smut – Barely any background and no plot to speak of.

Mass Effect

“Tell me something about you, Commander Shepard.” – Garrus/f!Shepard. We start during 1, with Garrus querying Shepard in an effort to foster a positive relationship between them, because at that stage he’s one of exactly two non-humans on the Normandy and it seems wise to make friends with the commanding officer. ‘Tell me something’ quickly becomes A Thing That The Commander And Garrus Do at incidental points across the trilogy.

“There are aliens on deck.” – My humble contribution to the classic ‘Shepard squares up with someone being less than polite about her alien crew’ scenario, but this time the perpetrator is also a Normandy crew member. No xenophobes allowed on this starship.

Alchera – The requisite expansion on Hackett’s assignment to collect dog tags and sight out a spot for a memorial on that one particular ice planet where Shepard, y’know. Died.

Banner of the First Regiment – Inspired by the turians in Purgatory who are looking for the titular artefact in 3. Shepard finds the banner and returns it, as one does when one is doing a playthrough where one is trying to do all possible assignments, and the officer buys her a drink, which turns into a drinking contest. As I was brainstorming ideas for it, I started drawing connections between the implied situation of the First and the Tennyson poem The Charge of the Light Brigade, so that will probably have some significance.

Everyone has heard of Commander Shepard. – From the POV of an as-yet nameless and faceless Alliance marine assigned to the Normandy after the Reapers first hit Earth. It’s had a few facelifts since I first started drafting it, but the core of it is a third-person perspective of Shepard at the beginning of 3 with a few hops forward in time up to and including the pickup of a certain turian sniper at Menae.

Garrus is… – Garrus/f!Shepard. The classic ‘using repetition to show something evolving while having a constant at its core’ technique.

Hell hath no fury like Shepard defending her crew. – Another one with not much of a plot yet; thus far it’s pretty much just some sections of one scene and that’s it. A rando on the Presidium starts trash talking the Normandy crew, and my dear darling Aspen Shepard reacts as any self-respecting Australian does when overhearing baseless trash talk about her friends: immediately starts shit with said rando about it.

Home – Garrus/f!Shepard. Truly disgusting fluff about Shepard having a bricks-and-mortar home that she owns for the first time in her life, thanks to Anderson’s gift. Kind of a collection of moments rather than a full narrative, but what’s important is that one of them involves Shepard asking Garrus to move in.

Lost But Not Forgotten – ME Andromeda. If you’ve played Andromeda then you’ll probably recognise the title because I lifted it directly from the questline about searching for the turian Pathfinder. In my outline notes I’ve written, and I quote, “I wonder if Ryder and Avitus would trauma or grief bond about them being Pathfinders for their respective races, and having become such Specifically because the previous Pathfinders intentionally put Ryder and Avitus before themselves because they loved them”, so that's more or less the gist, with a side of ‘Avitus was Macen’s second, but Ryder was just Alec’s kid’.

Post-EC ending – Shepard lives (😤) and, after a period of recovery and a lengthy negotiation during which she has every right to ensure her requests are met with no conditions, she gets a cruiser and a small crew and goes off to do something I haven’t plotted yet because all I have written is the emotionally compromising first chapter, post-game, from Garrus’ POV.

Sole Survivor – Everyone loves a good bit of pre-canon speculation on what kind of hell a character went through during XYZ backstory element, right?

Monster Hunter

Rider and Kyle being enemies – In context of the story progression of Wings of Ruin, the main character and Kyle resolve their differences fairly quickly. But what if they were only allies for the sake of saving the world, didn’t actually like each other or get along outside of world-saving tasks (although Kyle makes a half-hearted effort at first), and continued to butt heads for several years afterwards?

Pokémon

Crime de la Crime – Guzma/OC. The providence of this one can be traced directly back to the fateful day I entered my local cinema and watched ‘Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)’, to use that masterpiece’s full government name. Chaotic ‘hero versus… villain, question mark?’ AU, where Casey is the super-powered Spitfire and Guzma is the master thief known as Shadow.

First date – Guzma/OC. This is by no means their ‘canonical’ first date, as it were; it might end up being so, but I need to write out everything that comes before it in their timeline of events (specifically We Are Kings and the Kalos arc) to be confident it would go this way. As it stands, Guzma takes advantage of the fact that Casey thinks the occasion is special enough for a dress rather than her usual shorts-and-a-graphic-tee fare and makes a dinner reservation somewhere fancy enough that reservations are encouraged.

Grim Reaper AU – Guzma/OC. Fairly self-explanatory. Guzma is the Reaper, Casey is a recently deceased whose soul Guzma is responsible for safely escorting to the afterlife. I couldn’t just let it be simple, though, and there’s action and adventure involved as well as some ‘past lives’ flashback shenaniganry.

We Are Kings – Guzma/OC. The piece of writing which explores how Casey and Guzma get to know each other and catch feelings. Follows the broad timeline of Sun/Moon. One of the things about this one is that I started drafting it during a time when I was dealing with Stuff, so I used the original version as a way to vent my frustrations. Casey was only sparsely fleshed out at the time, but she’s much more so these years on, so I’ve been wanting to give the fic a major overhaul—i.e., demolishing the whole thing and maybe keeping a few scenes that would still work in an entirely reimagined version of the piece that allows Casey to shine more as a developed character rather than just as a Face for Audrey’s Self-Insert Guzma Fantasies. I had been posting the original version on AO3 until I decided to rewrite, and it’s still accessible (incomplete) Here. I might even leave it up once I get the reboot sorted, just as a fun point of reference.

Kalos University arc – Guzma/OC. I’m making myself keep this mostly in the planning phase because how it pans out is directly related to how We Are Kings goes. But, in summary: Casey, having figured out roughly what she wants out of life, decides to do her undergrad at an entirely made-up university campus back in Kalos. Guzma stays in Alola. It’s kind of a ‘long-distance situationship’ thing.

ME Casey AU – Vega/OC as well as Guzma/OC (with a side helping of @fightfortheusers' Makai), so it really could have gone either under this heading or Mass Effect, but she was a Pokémon OC first, so that’s where I’ve decided to keep the folder. Another which is more a collection of scenarios than a fic, but there is this whole thing about Casey being one of the Normandy crew members abducted by the Collectors in 2 which could probably be refined into a proper work with the amount of content it has.

Paramore The Only Exception – Guzma/OC. Requisite ‘but what if it wasn’t mutual pining’ fic, as per the angst fic writer playbook. One-sided, with Casey as the ‘side’.

Plumeria glances at her – Plumeria/OC. Just a Plumeria/Casey drabble, because Casey is my little bisexual angel baby.

Small-time Rock Band AU – Guzma/OC. Me being a dirty rotten former 5SOS diehard, I wouldn't be myself if I didn't have at least one of this flavour of AU. Casey is the guitarist in a locally renowned band of which Piers Swordandshield and Olivia Sunandmoon are also members. Guzma is in the audience one night. That's as far as I've got so far, but if I know my own mind, I'll come back to it shortly.

That being said – Raihan/OC. This one stars my Galar OC, Lottie. There is some sort of red carpet event pre-relationship, and the gym challenger whom Lottie manages (@fightfortheusers' Matteo, icyww) has managed to wrangle her an invitation to said event as Raihan's plus-one. She wants to strangle the kid, it's very funny.

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Inversion – Milo/Sweetheart. The contents are pretty self-evident; I’m subjecting everyone to Inversion fic. While what I’ve drafted thus far is from Sweetheart’s POV, I think it would be fun and not at all upsetting to include the rest of the listeners whose partners are involved in the storyline. The opening will be the aforementioned Sweetheart POV, including them getting a situation report and proceeding to shit themselves in worry without reprieve until they see that Milo wound up on the outside of the ward.

Helping your feisty werewolf boyfriend shift again – Milo/Sweetheart. This one came to me before the Inversion fic, so I guess I’m working backwards? Stay tuned next year for Freelancer & Caelum baking fic, if the trend continues. With this one the intent is to put an actual written voice to how Sweetheart might have reacted to Milo “I am at my limit” Greer having a very understandable breakdown about his damaged core and unresponsive shifter magic.

When The Night Comes

“Gods above and below.” – Omen/Alkar/Hunter. Zeina has been out of town on a solo assignment, but the day she was supposed to get back has come and gone with neither word nor sign of her. Alkar is freaking out, Omen is only freaking out a bit less. But oh, what’s this? Here she comes, stumbling through the woods concussed and bleeding profusely! Basically, it’s an injury recovery fic.

The novelty hasn’t quite worn off – Omen/Alkar/Hunter smut. Without going into too much detail for the sake of the timeline, this work is Zeina being disgustingly in love with her partners while also trying very hard not to give them the satisfaction of having reduced her to begging.

Zeina dress – Omen/Alkar/Hunter. It’s midwinter, there isn’t much work to do because most creatures dislike the cold, and Zeina is losing it a bit so she decides to make herself a pretty outfit to cope.

Honourable mention for media where the fic ideas I have are languishing in the brainstorming stage: Errant Kingdom.

There are also. Several original works. I might make a separate post for those, if anyone is interested in more of my half-baked fictional projects?

@ejunkiet

[arandomtimeofday]

Backlog of games (WIP)

PC

1931: Scheherazade at the library of Pergamum

7'Scarlet

Absolute alchemical potion

Airis

Akash: path of five

The amazing shinsengumi: heroes in love

Anicon -Animal Complex- Cats path

Anicon -Animal Complex- Sheep's path

Backstage pass

Ballads at Midnight

Blood code

Blue rose reprise

Blush blush

Cafe 0 ~the drowned mermaid ~

Cafe 0 ~the sleeping beast~

Cafe rouge

Cardinal cross

Changeling

Cinderella phenomenon

Cliche -critical change

Crossroad

Dandelion ~wishes brought to you~

Dangerous relationship

Deliver us from evil

Destiny's princess

dUpLicity ~beyond the lies~

East tower Akio

East tower kuon

East tower kurenai

East tower takashii

Errant kingdom

A foretold affair

Hatoful boyfriend

Hatoful boyfriend holiday star

The heiress of sorcery

High school otome

How to fool a liar king

How to take off your mask

I live you Colonel sanders

Let's not stay friends

London detective mysteria

Long live the queen

Love ritual

Lucky rabbit reflex

Magical diary horse hall

Magical otoge ciel

Memories on the shoreline

The men of yoshiwara: Kikuya

My Butler

My lady

Nekopara -catboys paradise-

Never forget me

Never give up

Office lovers

Ozmafia

Paper Shakespeare

Pink rage

Psychedelica of the ashen hawk

Psychedelica of the black butterfly

Pub encounter

Quantum conscience

Red strong of fate

Reflections ~dreams and reality~

Royal alchemist

Secrets of me

Signed and sealed with a kiss

Sounds of verity

Sword daughter

Sword of asumi

Tailor tales

Taisho x Alice

Theory of fear

These nights in cairo

This world unknown

Ture lovers knot

Typical

Unmoor

Witches x Warlocks

X-note

XOXO blood droplets

Switch

Amnesia LaterxCrowd

Arcade Spirits

Ayakashi Romance Reborn

[godspraymessage]

Why the Elite HATE Your Spiritual Development

I had no idea how dangerous this would be...

Ever since I was young, consciousness has fascinated me like nothing else. But still, let’s get real…

Actually using meditative states to invite love, health, AND wealth into your life?

That’s gotta be a stretch too far...

My first adventure with meditation was all about the pursuit of one goal:

Enlightenment.

I know, I know -- it sounds a little cringeworthy. But I’ll let you in on a secret...

The crazy spiritual journey I’ve been on nearly cost me my life.

No kidding -- things were going smoothly enough until a chance discovery in an old bookstore…

Which revealed a 2,300 year-old “manifestation manuscript” -- concealed in ancient freakin’ Egypt of all places!

But before I continue with the story, I first want to ask…

What are your thoughts on meditation??

Have you found yourself on a similar path to me -- looking for moments of insight, only to get frustrated by how often your mind gives up...

A lot of these spirituality “experts” seem to avoid admitting it, don’t they?

The standard forms of meditation are as BORING as watching paint dry!

For me, the call for something deeper came at the right time…

16 months ago[1]  now, an archaeologist contact of mine asked if I wanted to join him at a cultural research conference in Cairo, Egypt.

I agreed and we spent some time after the conference exploring the city.

We did the typical tourist thing and got completely. damn. lost.

Usually, Google Maps would come to the rescue, but it didn’t give us a clear enough view of the area...

We stumbled around the backstreets and ended up finding a shabby-looking bookstore.

Of course, we had to go inside and take a look...

Everything seemed to happen so fast from there.

Within five minutes of nosing around, I’d opened a dusty book with a ton of weird drawings.

They all featured Egyptian gods…

Deities like Ra (the Sun God) and Thath (the God of Magic & Science).

Within five hours, I was back at the hotel tearing through the manuscript in the book…

Which I soon discovered was from the lost vaults in the Great Library of Alexandria!

And then, five days later, the dots began to connect. I noticed themes...

Consciousness expansion, sacred chakra power, and the mysterious “Akashic” records...

They kept appearing AGAIN and AGAIN.

Adrenaline had never pounded so hard through my veins...

Here -- in ancient text -- were manifestation techniques that had been kept hidden from mainstream society for over 2,000 years!

Not only could I apply these techniques to improve my life and reach deeper levels of consciousness...

I could help potentially hundreds, thousands, or millions of others too!

Well, I must have been a fool.

Although I’ve been a linguist for most of my career, I was naive and unprepared for the consequences of this discovery...

For a start, I didn’t realize just how pissed the authorities were going to be.

And I DEFINITELY didn’t think a protector of the elite would get involved…

The question is, WHY did the manuscript pose such a risk to the richest people in society??

Over time, the key pieces of the puzzle have been put together.

But in truth, right now I’m just grateful to be alive…

Thanking fate that I wasn’t in my office the night somebody drenched it with gasoline and burned it to a crisp.

Now, I don’t mean to leave you hanging, but I have to end things here for now…

This email would get out of control otherwise!

The full story is available to watch below, where you’ll also find out:

➔  Why My Office Burned Down After the Ancient Egypt Discovery

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A retreat infused with 5 Elements in Landour

In the ancient philosophy of wisdom, the universe is perceived as a harmony of five elements: sky, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements serve as both the foundation of the world around us and the essence of our own being. Our existence hinges upon the nurturing embrace of fertile earth and rich soil; the sustaining flow of water, which nurtures life and maintains ecological harmony; the life-giving breath of air that fills our lungs with essential oxygen; and the radiant warmth of the sun, whose luminous energy sustains all life on Earth. From the solid ground beneath our feet to the tools we wield, everything is intricately woven from the fabric of these elemental forces, connecting us to the vast tapestry of existence. According to ancient philosophy, each of us is born with a unique and perfect balance of these elements within our bodies making the pillars upon which our existence rests.. However, as we journey through life, our experiences, environments, relationships, and even the climate we inhabit can disturb this delicate balance. It also suggests that when the balance of these elements is disrupted, it can manifest many health ailments. Thus, restoring equilibrium is key to achieving wellness. 

Heart of Landour- A Boutique Stay

The stay at Heart of Landour is a harmonious blend of comfort and positive energy, drawing inspiration from the ancient wisdom of the Panchmahabuta – the Five Elements: Prithvi (Earth), Jal (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), and Akash (Sky). Each facet of Heart of Landour reflects these elemental influences, with every room paying homage to one of these fundamental forces of nature. From the grounding embrace of Earth to the expansive freedom of Sky, each space offers a unique immersion into nature's forces. It's a retreat where tranquillity meets design, inviting guests to connect with the essence of the elements and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit amidst the serenity of Landour.

Air Room  Inspired by the element of freedom, Air, the luxurious Air room is a special place where the free and light essence of air is beautifully captured  to inspire our imagination and help us breathe freely. Like with each gust, air carries the fragrance of distant lands, the laughter of children, and the songs of birds across the skies, the Air room is designed keeping in mind the airy ambiance, characterised by light, open spaces and subtle flowing designs that mirrors the liberating qualities of air. With a décor that reflects the lightness and freedom of air, you’ll find yourself uplifted, your thoughts as free-flowing as the wind.

Earth Room

Inspired by one of the most powerful elements- Earth, the magnificent Earth room exudes warmth and stability, inviting you to find solace in its embrace.  Like the nature of earth element is characterised by its cool, stabilising essence, embodying qualities of density, hardness, and roughness, the Earth room is designed with rich hues and textures reminiscent of fertile soil and rugged landscapes creating an atmosphere of natural beauty and serenity. From the sturdy wooden furnishings to the earthy tones of the decor, every detail pays homage to the nurturing qualities of this elemental force.

Fire Room Inspired by the mesmerising beauty of Fire, the Fire room ignites passion, courage, ambition, and the drive to overcome obstacles. It ignites our core strengths and lights up our sky. Like the flickering flame of a candle, fiery hues and flickering flames adorn the decor, creating an atmosphere that evokes both power and beauty. In its warmth, you can find comfort and inspiration, and in its light, you can discover the path to enlightenment and renewal.

Sky Room 

Inspired by the ethereal and boundless element- Sky, the Sky room stretches beyond the horizon, embracing all beneath its vast canopy. It is a symbol of boundless potential and limitless imagination, embodying freedom, expansiveness, and the infinite possibilities that lie beyond earthly confines. Like the gentle embrace of a clear blue sky bathed in natural light and adorned with celestial motifs, this sanctuary invites you to bask in the tranquillity of the sky. From sunrise to sunset, the ever-changing panorama outside your window offers a perfect backdrop of colours and clouds, a constant reminder of the beauty and vastness of the universe. 

Water Room

Inspired by the graceful flow of element water, the water room embodies purity, renewal, and adaptability, reflecting the ever-changing rhythms of existence. It is a symbol of resilience and transformation, teaching us to flow with the currents of life and embrace the journey with an open heart. Like the tranquil trickle of a stream to the powerful rush of a waterfall, soft hues of blue and green evoke the tranquil depths of the ocean, while gentle waves and cascading water features create a soothing ambiance. In its depths, you find solace and reflection, a mirror of our own emotions and innermost desires.

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Why is depression considered a mental illness?

Why doesn’t anyone talk about this?

Why is one clearly stated as mad if they wants to go for medical attention?

Depression is one of the major issues in every youngster today but still, we ignore it.

The emptiness feeling, the misery

Are you the next? Why don’t we freely talk about it?

I am sure I don’t need to explain the word as we are all aware of this.

This mood swing disorder can lead to continuous sadness, and loss of interest in everything and can lead to suicide even.

Don’t know how many strong people have gone through the same and have threatened their lives themselves.

Remembering our loving and all-time favorite Sushant Singh Rajput, here is the one article you must read whenever you feel the same. The content not only provides a solution but will

also make you aware of your subconscious mind. Although mental pain is less dramatic than that of physical pain, it is more common and hard to bear. The World Health Organisation estimates show that every 1 out of 5 suffers from depression.

There is nothing to be ashamed of Depression can hit you at any stage of your life. Even the brightest people like Jim Carry, Diana Princess, Deepika Padukone, JK Rowling, and many others have gone through this phase and have talked about it openly. They overcome it with their will and strength and so can you.

General symptoms of depression

• Emptiness and hopelessness feeling

• Anger, anxiety and frustration

• Loss of interest and pleasure in everything

• Disturbance in sleep pattern

• Sudden weight loss or weight gain

• Worry

• Loss of appetite

• Inactive

• Difficulty in thinking, concentrating, and making decisions

• Suicidal thoughts

When to see a doctor

Depression is not a thing to be delayed, medical attention is quickly required. Seek a doctor’s consultation with the help of the closest one in your life.

What exactly can you do to get out of this?

The prolonged sadness state of depression stays inside you for about 2-3 weeks says modern science.

One needs to understand that no one has depression, you suffer from it. It feels as if you have fallen into a bottomless pit. But not everything is what it seems.

No matter how bad your depression is, it can be cured completely. You need to bring about certain discipline in your life.

Step 1 – decide

This is the very first step where you need to decide whether you want to get over it or not. This will lead your life to a path of stability, peace, and happiness. Connect with the five nature elements – fire, earth, water, air, and Akash. In today's life, we have lost complete

connection with them and as a result diseases are on the rise.

If you connect back to them, you will be in a state of rest you have never been before. The water element Remember how you feel fresh and relaxed after bathing? ( connection of your body with the water ) Therefore take advantage of bathing any day.

Mind and body are connected at the same level. How you nourish your body defines your state of mind.

The earth element

Eating the right food will generate enough neurotransmitters. Remember anti–depression pills are never the right solution. It has a lot of side effects. Avoid pills like Prozac until you are in severe depression.

Things you can do to stay in touch with the earth can be

Avoiding junk food would help too.

Walk barefoot in the grasses.

You can go for gardening.

Spend time with nature and it will make you happy from

within.

Ever remember how happy you were as a child when you played in the mud and messed up your whole body with it?

The fire element

Have you noticed why you feel low and lazy during the winter?

The research and studies prove that the body feels more active and happy when you stay in sunlight than at night.

Stay under the morning sunlight for few time to experience this again.

Greet the sun with sun salutations.

During winter, you can light a bonfire.

Trataka can help. They can even be life-changing. The air elements Move out. Instead of staying behind closed doors all the time, let the air touch your body.

Spend 10 minutes every day doing breathing exercises like anulom vilom , kapal bhati, and bhramari . They send calming signals to your brain.

They will just simply change the direction of your day. They will give you good vibes and happiness.

Go for meditation. You all know the benefits of it and it does not need further explanation.

The Akash element Ether is the subtlest of all elements but has a major impact.

Do you notice how music can make you sad or happy instantly.

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