#Alisha Keys

[bilesandthesourwolf]

That halftime show was so nostalgic and I loved everything about it!

[mxdotpng]

castle in the sky posts on my dash. making me think about my castle in the sky zestiria au

[alishamaybe]

i think haikyuu is seriously the most relatable and inspiring piece of media i've ever engaged with in my life so far

[jammingjaem]

dream store

PAIRING | lee haechan x fem!reader

SYNOPSIS | rising up in the music industry as a young songwriter and producer, you wouldn’t think that you’d get hired by sm entertainment and write a song for your favorite group. although there was one downfall: you don’t think making music makes you happy anymore. but the endearing and charismatic lee haechan has swept you off of your feet. and here you’re asking yourself— what are you waiting for in life?

GENRE | idol!haechan x songwriterfem!reader, angst(ish), fluff

FEATURING | all of nct dream, all of aespa, appearances of nct 127, wayv, and some sm artists

STARTED-ENDED | 11.21.23 - 02.18.24

TAGLIST (closed.) | @celestialsluvrs @cosmicwintr @suzayaaa @polarisjisung @i-lovegood @jinsoul-gf @fullsunahceah @renjunniex @wonkivrse @ally2trappyy @tywritesstuff @jenodreamer @haechansbbg @miyawwn @n0hyuck @222brainrot @ur-purin @dinonuguaegi @replayenthusiast @i6renj @giaccolo @nanawrlds @multifandomania06 @jeongintwt @luv4jeno @lelengerine @gomdojun @yeppietennie @jaeimjaemin @thisisnotjacinta @hugs2doie @mystverse @jjaeyuns @rksbae @x-jaehyunluvr-x @bunchofroses07 @darlingz99 @yv72s @lixizpixi @ggukkiedae @cupidsmoons

please send an ask and i will gladly add you to the taglist!

— inspired by song: dream store by dept, ashley alisha, & heyden.

PROFILES | [the ribbons squad] [the dreamies] [y/n’s moodboard]

ONE | pleek, don’t hire me!

TWO | i’ve done a mistake

THREE | collab of the year?

FOUR | y/n, stop stalling

FIVE | honesty is key (written)

SIX | i need my diary

SEVEN | diary unlocked

EIGHT | we’re now bffies

NINE | alexa, play hold me tight by bts (written)

TEN | you read my diary, you fucker

ELEVEN | i’m an idiot, what do i do?

TWELVE | can you listen please?

THIRTEEN | my broken melodies (written)

FOURTEEN | maybe i forgive you

FIFTEEN | my music career is saved!

END.

[aliaology]

FRIENDS DONT

summary: it takes a night at home with your friends to realize you have feelings for your best friend, and hopefully you will find out if he reciprocates them.

pairings: quinn hughes x fem!reader

warning: just fluff lol maybe sum jealousy. the names lena, alisha, kaya and raine are used! if one of them is your name, change it as you please.

based on ‘friends dont’ by maddie and tae!

they dont cancel other plans. have conversations with nothing but their eyes. they dont hear each others names, and forget to concentrate. hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite.

your friend scoffed, “there is no way you and quinn are just strictly best friends. no way.” she spoke.

you raised a brow as you leaned back onto your couch, the soft fabric rubbing slightly on your neck, sending chills down your spine. you look at all of your friends, seeing they all had agreed with her.

“lena, me and quinn are just friends. i mean come on, i’ve known him my entire life!” you spoke.

“babe, he cancels all of his plans just for you. literally he drops them.” alisha spoke. “remember when he had a date and left midway through because you told him you needed to talk to him after it?”

you sighed. “that was one time.”

“no, no it wasn’t.”

quinn picked his phone up, leaning against the bars counter, in the corner. a girl was all up on his side. “hello?” he spoke.

“quinny?” your voice broke through the phone. worry surged through the brunette. “are you busy?” you sniffled.

“no— no of course not, whats wrong?” he asked.

you let out a small sob, “he broke up with me.”

quinn’s jaw clenched. “ill be there soon.” he hung up the phone and walked away, immediately forgetting about the girl who clearly wanted to hook up.

his mind was on you and only you.

“that was one time and it wasn’t like he planned a date or anything. jesus.” you rolled your eyes.

“oh please— lets add how you two can so easily talk, but instead its with your eyes and not your words!”

you could admit that that was true. in every room, your gaze found quinn’s and it was almost as if you two knew what the other was thinking.

‘save me.’ ‘save you? save ME.’

no matter where you were, you and quinn were always linked in some sort of way.

you huffed and crossed your arms, “okay yeah, but we’ve known each other our entire lives, it’s normal!”

kaya looked at you with raised eyebrows. “so its normal to gaze into his eyes and forget the rest of the world around you..?”

“i do not do that!”

that hit a nerve.

friends dont call you in the middle of the night, couldn’t even tell you why, they just felt like saying ‘hi.’ friends dont stand around playing with their keys, finding reasons not to leave, tryin’ to hide the chemistry.

“there has to be something going on, girl. he literally will randomly call you in the middle of the night!” raine exclaimed.

“yeah— and he is currently doing it now.” alisha pointed at your phone.

your eyes widened and you grabbed your phone, quickly going to the kitchen. “hello?” you spoke into the phone.

“hi..” quinn said, softly.

“hey” you smile. “everything okay?” you asked.

quinn stumbled, head spinning as he heard your voice. he fumbled with his keys. “yeah yeah— sorry i uhm, i was gonna tell you something but it.. slipped.” he spoke, slowly.

lielielielielie

“its okay” you laugh slightly. “are you just getting home?” you ask.

he nods before remembering you couldn’t see him, “uh yeah— yeah. practice ran late today” he told. you could hear his keys jingle and then a door open.

“tired i assume?” you spoke.

he let out a breathy laugh. “a little.”

you smile. “ill let you go then, quinny. i think you need rest. ill call in the morning, okay?”

“okay” he spoke.

“bye quinn.”

“bye”

you walked back into the living room and sat down. “sorry” you smiled awkwardly.

“this is exactly what we mean, babe! plus he will stall for as long as he can just to stay here with you!” lena exclaimed.

drive a little too slow, take the long way home, get a little too close.

you yawned as quinn drove slowly through the rural side of michigan. his hand lied dangerously close to your thigh as his eyes focused on the road.

zach bryan softly played in the back as quinn took a small turn.

you looked over at him with furrowed brows. “where are we going?” you asked.

quinn stutters, “uhm— uh the uh— long way. i find it more pretty.” he got out.

you nodded and leaned against the center console. “better be pretty or you owe me, hughes” you grin.

they dont almost say ‘i love you’ when they’re downtown somewhere, just a little drunk. they dont talk about the future, and put each other in it. and get chills with every accidental touch.

“we can’t forget that one weekend when us girls went out” kaya stated.

raine groaned, “worst one of them all.”

you furrowed your brows. alisha looked at you, “do you not remember?” she asked.

you shook your head. lena sighs, “you got a little drunk, and called quinn, this was when we were all in the uber back. you called quinn to let him know you were on your way home because he asked you too.”

“you almost told him you loved him.” she finished.

you shrug, “i dont see the big deal, we say ‘love you’ all the time.

“babe, you almost said you were in love with him.” alisha clarified.

“then— all you did was tell us about how in the future, you only saw quinn. it was quinn this, quinn that.” raine explained.

“plus— we all see how you react when he touches you.” she added.

i keep telling myself this might be nothing, but one look in your eyes and god, there’s something. you can lie to me and say you dont..

there was no way. you let their words sink in. this was nothing, right? but then again, which pair of best friends acts like this? none of your girlfriends have mentioned stuff like this about their boy best friend.

imagining yourself with quinn was actively frequent and now you were starting to realize why.

“babes you can lie to us and say you dont love him, but honey we know you do.”

yeah, you do.

“i do. bu—but that doesn’t mean anything, guys. he has feelings too.”

then your phone went off.

‘can we meet in the morning?’

“i have a feeling he reciprocates them.”

lowkey love but lowkey HATE.

[askthesecondgenerationavengers]

Ivy is doing dishes and listening to Alisha keys while dancing around the kitchen. When all the hair on the back of her neck stands up.

She drains the dishwater and grabs the towel drying her hands quickly as she hears a sound. A hovercraft she can tell.

Did the Goblin figure her out?!

She sends an SOS text and turns on her phone location before shoving it into the pocket of her jeans.

@typical-parker-luck

Goblin kicks the door in, not wanting to risk blowing Ivy up since he needs her alive to prove his theory

[msbidisaster]

HEROES OF OLYMPUS HEADCANONS:

• Whenever Leo listens to music, he’ll always listen to at least one song related to fire. Ex) “This girl is on fire.” By Alisha Keys, just so he can set his hands on fire. He makes that joke every time.

•Whenever Hazel and Nico are alone together, they’ll listen to old songs from the forties, because no one can tell them otherwise.

•Whenever anyone on the Argo II was really sad or bummed out, Frank would literally give them a bear hug. And that’s how he became the designated hugger of the seven

•Every year on the anniversary of Jason’s death, Thalia leaves a stapler in front of his grave, and the seven leave a brick, along with a small note that says “We miss you Jase.”

• When Lester/Apollo came to camp, he sadly realized a lot of his older kids were taller than him, even if by only a few inches. Will would usually start with a “Oh my Gods guys, I think Dad grew an inch.” And Kayla would chime in with a (Sniffle) “He’s growing up so fast.” And it would continue for a good ten minutes.

•The one time the Stoll twins tried to prank the Hecate kids, they ended up only being able to sing for about a week straight.

[dbmars]

I posted a new fic! Don't worry, it's only 2.7k. You don't have to make as big a commitment as Hannibal wants to make with Will... that they spend the rest of their lives together.

This prompt came from Alisha, one of our Patreon patrons for The Feast Is Life podcast. If you'd like to wield the power of my pen (or my typing fingers) you can do so for just 5$ a month:

Something Blue

Will knows.

He has to know. 

I’ve ordered the fires extinguished in his brain. As I picked up the phone to tell Dr. Sutcliffe I’d changed my mind, I knew I was setting events into motion that could end with my death or lifelong imprisonment. I also understood that taking such a risk was imperative, as it may be the key to the greatest happiness I’ve ever known. The one certainty I clung to as I foiled my own plans was that Will would know me. See me. What he would decide to do with that knowledge is impossible to predict. 

But now, sitting in Jack’s office, I can’t be sure he’s received my messages. Understood the scope of my declaration.

I supervised his care during his recovery from encephalitis, driving him to his appointments when it wasn’t safe for him to be behind the wheel, picking up prescriptions and groceries. Cooked him proper meals, meant to nourish and calm the inflammation as well as delight the senses. I fed his dogs, paid to have his lawn serviced and the house cleaned and the hounds groomed. 

It was in his nature, of course, to refuse help. Will’s father raised him to reject charitable offerings out of pride. Pride, also, insists he must be self-sufficient; alone and lonely so long, he wears fierce independence like armor. But I am nothing if not patient and persistent, and he submitted long before I thought he would. 

His desire to be taken care of crumbled that pride like a faulty dam springing leaks before its catastrophic collapse. I’d like to think I had something to do with it. Not only care, but care from me . 

Once Will recovered from his immune system's misguided attack, we resumed our therapy and our friendship. Both flourished, a well-tended garden, roots deep in the soil and blossoms unfurling in the sun. We discussed killing the way others might discuss art, poetry, music. He invited me to fish with him and cook the catch after. I invited him to dinner. It’s become our routine to linger in my office for hours after his session is supposed to have ended, drinking wine by the fire. He let me sketch him once, his face in profile, illuminated by the flames.

One night, three months ago, he put his hand over mine on the arm of my chair. Gave it a tender squeeze. 

And that is when I decided to reveal myself to him, come what may, though the gesture of affection has not been repeated since.

[themosleyreview]

The Mosley Review: Abigail

Oh what a time the horror genre is having this early into the year! We just had an awesome take on demonic possession and now, the team behind the great current Scream sequels and the outstanding Ready or Not, deliver yet another insanely fun horror film. I can't think of the last time we had a good vampire film that was straight forward and not about the depression of living forever or some boring slog of a teen romance. This film from the beginning throws you right into the story and sets up the players pretty quickly while leaving enough mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. Time management and speed are always the key elements when it comes to the horror thrillers and this film excels at that. Not only do the thrills keep coming, but the violence on display is actually story driven and inventive at times. The cast alone is what makes or breaks these type of films and they truly make this film because you care about each one in a unique way.

Alisha Weir was outstanding and intense as Abigail. There are so many layers to her performance that many would not be able to achieve at her at age. There is a level of regalness, experience and that deep seated joy in the hunt for her food. What I loved is that she actually retained her humanity in many moments and was honest. Melissa Barrera was awesome as Joey and I loved the compassion in her voice and her steadfast strength in the film. She may be one of the smartest and untrusting people in the room, but she was also the most balanced. The chemistry between her and Abigail was the heart of the film and was fascinating to see their plot unfold. Dan Stevens was great and unflinching as Frank. I loved that he was the most aggressive and sometimes cunning of the group with his more controlling nature. Kathryn Newton is always a joy to see on screen and as Sammy, she was the classic young and spunky character that enjoyed the thrill of the heist. Kevin Durand is one of those actors that you love to see and he can capture your heart with his charm. As Peter, he may have been the big brute of the group, but he had a heart of gold and it shines in his chemistry with Sammy. William Catlett was cool and active as Rickles. He had the right ideas about the situation they were in, but acted a little too late. He was the strong silent type, but I think him and Joey would've made a great team. The late Angus Cloud was good as Dean and even though I sometimes had a hard time understanding him with the mumbling of his lines, he still had charm and was hilarious in some great scenes. Giancarlo Esposito continues to be a powerhouse on screen and as Lambert, he may not be in the film alot, but his presence is felt in the set up of the story and throughout the film.

The score by Brian Tyler was excellent and nails the thrilling pace of the film and underscores the intense moments of violence. When it comes to the violence, the gore in this film was absolutely satisfying and the build up to each kill or gross out visual was well done. The sound and effects team really know how to make each bite impactful and each pop look and sound so powerful. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence truly love the horror genre and have made yet another glorious horror thriller that re-invigorates the vampire genre in such a fun way. They follow the rules they set up in the beginning and do not waver. This is definitely one of my favorite films of the year and I can't wait to watch this again. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

[a-wondering-thought]

alisha: I found a key *smashes her sword through the window*

Alisha: :)

(I think I have a voiceclaim for her but I'm not sure yet)

phshshsh

(ooohhh really!?! who's the voice?! can you tell)

[batlleonafc]

Nati total inteam

translation:

Fabi: Do I need to read it out loud?

Alisha: Sorry, I can't read it.

Luana: Shit, can I restart?

Ana: I don't want to answer it.

Luana: Can you cut it?

Alisha: What can you do better with alcohol than without?

Ramona: first of all, I don't drink much alcohol because I don't like it.

Alisha: I would say you're just more relaxed and talk more.

Ramona: But I can definitely Dance better with alcohol, or I'm just better at everything.

Luana: This is macabre. What would your last meal be if you were on death row? If there's something I can't do without, it's my mum's lasagna. It's by far the best lasagna.

Ana:  I would need to be a mix of many things. I love Sushi, I love burgers, and I like Mexican food. It would need to be a bit of everything. That would be my last meal.

Viola: What Animal are you scared off? I don't like cats, but I wouldn't say I'm scared of them.

Fabi: Spiders and creepy crawlies in general.

Viola: I would say Snakes

Seraina: Spiders

Rachel: What is the most useless thing you've ever bought? I've bought so many useless things. I've I had invested the money. I would be a millionaire. Guys don't buy so much stuff. Minimalism is the key. Sadly, I haven't understood that myself yet.

Lia: For what do you not have enough time? Good question. I would say I don't have enough time for my friends and family in Switzerland. I might have the time to call them on Facetime, but I would like to be around to celebrate a birthday and just to be able to spend more time with them.

Ana: Do you have a recurring dream, and what is it about? I'm one of those people who always dream but never can remember what the dream was about. I can maybe remember a dream once or twice a year. This is super annoying because Lia always comes down for breakfast and talks about what she dreamed about, and I'm always jealous of her.

Coumba:  Lifting the world cup trophy. I've had this dream since I was little, and hope it can become reality.

Ramona: What's your favourite pregame song? I don't have a specific song, but I like listening to house music. I like the beat. It motivates me before a game.

Alisha: What is something you're better at than your teammates? My best friend and I like to write songs and rap them when we're bored.

Behind the Camera: You can sing if you want to.

Alisha: no, no, no.

[tangerinenotions95]

Always Been You - Chapter 2

Bradley is at a loss for words as he stares at her. He's always wondered about seeing you again, if you would even look at him. He sighed looking back towards the beer sitting in front of him. "I'm surprised you're even giving me the time of day" he said honestly.

It was quiet for a moment while you contemplated your reply. You nudged your elbow against his making him turn slightly to look at you, "I forgave you a long time ago Bradshaw" you winked a him, a genuine smile donning your face before you swiped the his bottle of beer and strolled away from him, back to the group fo friends you had came to the bar with.

Bradley watched you walk the whole way back to your table before shaking his head in amusement, comforted that you hadn't changed, not really. He pushed himself up off the bar and headed back to where the dagger squad were surrounding the pool table, pretending as if they hadn't watched the whole encounter.

"Rejected again Chicken?" Jake piped up as he lined up his next shot. Bradley just rolled his eyes, grabbed his keys off the table and headed to the door, meeting your eyes for just a second, before walking outside to his Bronco. 

****

Y/N watched him leave, catching his eye just before he walked out the door. A part of her wanted to follow him, talk to him and get some answers at long last. The other, more sensible part of her, kept her seated at the table with her friends unsure whether it was the fear of getting close again or finally admitting that they weren't meant to be. So she stayed and sipped the beer she stole off of him, talking and laughing with the people around her who have been there for her these part couple of years.

About an hour later she finally stood gaining her friends attention, "I'm on the day shift tomorrow and need to get some sleep" she told them. "Do you want me to come?" Her room mate Nicole asked and Y/N shook her head with a smile, "Stay with Alisha and have fun, besides you are on the night shift this week". She walked away from the table send a smile and headed out into the cool San Diego night. Taking a deep breath you started to head for the towards the road and began walking home along the footpath. 

The house she shared with Nicole was only about a 20 minute walk away, they had started out as residents at the hospital together, became friends and eventually moved in together. She was about five minutes into her walk when a horn sounded behind her. Turning around she saw a vehicle coming towards her and she couldn't help the smile that appeared on her face as she recognised it. The vehicle slowed down and came to a stop beside her as she crossed her arms over her chest in amusement.

"Need a ride?" Bradley asked after rolling down the window. 

"Is this thing even road worthy? You've had it since you were sixteen?" She laughed in disbelief. "Hey, this 'thing' made sure you got to school every morning" He reminded her as they both laughed.

"I'm only a couple of minutes from the house" 

He shrugged, "then it should take me no time at all to drive you". She studied his facing before finally giving in and reaching for the door handle. She grabbed the seatbelt from over her shoulder but it didn't budge.

"Ah shit sorry, it gets stuck, you have to"

"I got it" She told him pulling it the only way to make it work. She clicked it in, and turned to look at him, "I'm the one that broke it remember?" She reminded him and couldn't help notice the light blush that crossed his face as he remembered how it had happened causing her to giggle.

Bradley turned back to face the road, "Whoever thought car sex was romantic" he muttered as they began to head down the road and you couldn't help the loud laugh you let out at his comment, your laughing causing Bradley to do the same.

"God we really were idiots" you exclaimed, "That house there" you pointed to the small blue house on the corner of the street. Bradley slowed down, pulling up outside. 

"Thanks" you said while unclicking the seatbelt, snorting as you did so. You opened the door and felt a hand on your arm before you had a chance to move. Turning around, you could see the guilt in his eyes as he tried to find the right words. Y/N could see the internal battle happening inside his head and placed a warm hand on top of his where he was hold her arm, "Do you want to come in and talk?" 

"Please" he whispered sadly.

[theromanticslit]

THE VIRTUAL REVOLUTION- by Alisha K

In the revolving landscape of technology, Virtual Reality (VR) presents itself as a promising asset for the exploration of new dimensions of experience. Surpassing the underrated definition of 'technology', it’s a groundbreaking advancement revolutionizing how we interact with our digital companions - computers. In this essay, I would be discussing how virtual reality engages users, its advantages in a wider perspective and its potential drawbacks. With the rapid advancement of technology, it is easy to predict the role that virtual reality would play in human-computer interaction in the future.

One of the primary attractions is its ability to amuse its users.VR provides a degree of engagement and involvement, by immersing users in 3D settings, completely unmatched by the traditional two-dimensional interfaces. VR improves intuitive control, allowing users to interact with digital environments in ways that feel natural and seamless. Through the use of immersive technology, users can physically immerse themselves in the virtual world and escape their surroundings.  By facilitating a 360-degree experience, it creates the illusion that they have "stepped inside" the synthetic world. This immersion level is useful in applications like gaming and therapy, where the user’s emotional and psychological responses are key to the experience.

Originally developed for gaming, VR has since popularized enough to be adopted as an important tool for training and education in various industries, including healthcare, aviation, and education. Professionals can use it to imitate real-world situations and provide their workers with practical training. For example, medical training for complex surgical operations and pilotage training for emergencies, can be given in a risk-free environment. In the entertainment industry, theme parks are also adopting VR technology to enhance the experience of their visitors. Universal Studios' Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride utilizes VR to take guests on a thrilling journey through Hogwarts.

VR has taken a toll over the younger generation. Sutherland, the original creator of the first VR simulation, failed to foresee his ‘headset’ becoming a permanent part of the coming generation’s ‘skulls’. Back in 1987 when Jaron Lanier named it virtual reality, he did not anticipate that his little foundation would cross virtual boundaries and become the ‘real’ reality- to most people anyway. Nowadays, virtual reality is becoming so popular that most introverted youths prefer their stimuli ‘friends’ over real humans, and social skills take a backseat. The age limit for users was set at 12 years or over, but neglected parenting resulted in its neglect too. Children from a young age use this technology and get “addicted” to it. VR is known to disrupt sleep, so it is advised to avoid playing 1-2 hours before bedtime. But the ones unable to control their compulsive desires, simply replace it with sleep to be on the safer side.

In conclusion, Virtual Reality has proved to be a game-changer in human-computer interactivity, making it a more enjoyable and immersive experience. While VR's potential across various industries is commendable, its drawbacks cannot be overlooked. Its usage must be controlled for the potential well-being of the user, to unlock the full potential of this technological novelty.

[alishamaybe]

(Vol. 39: Little Giants, Chapter 346: Expectations)

i have an exam scheduled for next friday, the submission deadline for the most important module of my degree is next saturday, and another exam scheduled three days after that!!! and i feel so behind. i am. so scared!!

but i have to keep going. even if i feel like it's not, every step i take is doing something, God willing.

[ad0rati0ns]

i'm feeling like i'm in a bit of a writing slump, so if anyone would like to dm about plots or threads, lmk <3 i have a lot of muses to work with, haha sometimes i don't know what to do with them.

i don't mind angst, at all, but i will not write taboo things. i also prefer to fade-to-black in smut senarios, so if you're looking for a smut-heavy thread, i'm sorry!

i'm gonna try and work on some of the threads i have. All of my muses are like period, historical, or fantasy! Here are my muses that I currently write with, if you want to check them out:

Women <3

Athena Cunningham (Maia Mitchell fc). Plays noblewomen, princesses, etc. Good for regency or later. She's reckless and a little naive.

Henrietta Owens (Alisha Boe). Plays servants, village girls, princesses, handmaidens, noblewomen, low-key anything. Good for both medieval and regency plots! She's passionate and well-rounded.

Juliet Fairchild (Kristine Froseth). Plays any period role. She's expressive, usually wealthy, and kinda spoiled. She means well, though.

Sara Sarrarel (Poppy Drayton). Plays princesses, village girls, any medieval/fantasy role tbh. I have her as more of a medieval character. She's stubborn and annoying <3

Reyna Rusnak (Millie Brady). She plays commoners, usually in a fantasy setting. She's better for darker themes just based on vibes alone. Works well in medieval settings. Her personality is pretty verse-dependent. I have her as being loyal, scrappy, and a little mysterious

Fiona Campbell (Sophie Skelton). She plays commoners, sex-workers, down-on-her luck characters. She could also probably be a noblewoman. She's my newest character so I'm still figuring her out. I think she's kinda jaded for some reason.

Men <3

Buck Birch (Tom Blyth). He is only in Western verse threads. He's usually an outlaw, but he could work as a common man, too. He's my most verse-specific character. He's charming, sly, and dangerous.

Shi Bolin. (Dylan Wang). He is good for bodyguards/knights/protectors. He could also be a weird, angsy prince. He's not the most friendly but he'll protect your character.

Remy Longfellow (Adrain Enscoe). He's good for regency/bridgerton things. He's your basic soft boy who's a little dumb <3

Alistair Brown (Thomas Brodie-Sangster). I usually play him as a tavern-owner. He can also be in Bridgerton type threads. He's hard-working, sarcastic, and a good man.

Benjamin Isakson (Jack Wolfe). He is usually only put in vampire threads tbh. He is good for fantasy/supernatural threads. He's naive, bookish, and he likes to study the supernatural. He is my personal baby.

James Parker (Harry Gilby). Usually more medieval threads. He's good as bodyguards or a loyal soilder. He wants to prove himself to his superior. He's just a young man that has to face a lot of darkness, I feel.

Alaric Blackwell (Freddy Carter). He works well in supernatural/fantasy threads. He can play a vampire hunter. He's a con-man and cannot be trusted.

I'd like to bring a Sean Teale muse somewhere, but I'm not sure about him yet.

Anyway, thanks!

[weaversweek]

1997: women with soul and vision

Bit of a grab-bag in this set. Coming up: Nuyorican Soul, Veruca Salt, Beth Orton, and Alisha's Attic.

"I wanna be the only one" - Eternal and Bebe Winans

Esteemed chart commentator James Masterton wrote,

Every once in a while there comes along a record that cheers and inspires. One which achieves the ultimate for any pop record and makes the world seem brighter, the sky clearer and which motivates you to set the CD on repeat so you can hear the whole thing all over again. The latest Number One single in the UK is just such a record. For the second single from the Before The Rain album, Eternal team up with American gospel legend Bebe Winans for one of the most heartwarming duets you are likely to hear all year. Combining the best elements of pop and gospel in one wonderful package, the single is perfect summer radio material with a soaring chorus that defies you to dislike it. A masterpiece of production and arrangement, just listen to the way it changes key twice in the last minute as the mood of the chorus spirals ever higher and higher. From the moment it was released the single flew out of the shops and now easily gives Eternal their first ever Number One single, three and a half years since their chart debut with Stay. Easily the best pop record of the year so far, at least until next week.

Have the gospel version.

"Runaway" - Nuyorican Soul ft India

ob Loleatta Holloway, tick. She was the vocalist on Salsoul Orchestra's original song in 1977, given new life by "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez. Absolutely majestic orchestration, effortlessly combining house and salsa and scat jazz. Inspired Janet Jackson to write and record "Together again".

More! DJ Magazine goes behind the scenes with masters at work.

"Volcano girls" - Veruca Salt

The group's second album Eight Arms to Hold You disappointed some fans, who wanted more grunge than the alternative pop on offer. Our lead single showcased the group's new and different approach: one could describe them as the Spice Girls with guitars, except Kenickie had bagsied that, and Shampoo were bubblegum-with-attitude.

Barely marketed and sold about 600 copies over here, into the top 40 at number 137 and straight out again. Decent hit in the States, where the group toured with Bush.

More: An "oral history" of "Volcano girls", from Veruca Salt's reunion in 2014.

"She cries your name" - Beth Orton

Opens with a wailing and distinctive guitar line, then a divine voice sing-speaks a tale of domestic woe. Beth straddled the line between electronica - she'd dated William Orbit, produced by Andy Weatherall - and a folk-roots sound influenced by Carole King and Carly Simon. In later years, the folk-roots sound would win; this song remains a touchpoint for the late 90s and no other era.

More: Live review from 1997.

"Indestructible" - Alisha's Attic

Karen and Shelley Poole, making music for the art. A full-on art package: remember the little cartoon imp from the single cover, and every single single from the album?

"Indestructible" is an oasis of calm, peace, inner strength. We are indestructible, there's nothing to stop us. A world of wild romantic imagination, mystic adventures this way; guess some people hadn't picked up a book (as opposed to a Man City matchday programme) since leaving primary school.

A couple of long watches: The Hidden Treasures of Alisha's Attic, and a collection of interviews.