#Anastasia Rose Steele

[divinebronzegoddess]

More Grey Matters: Episode 75—Taylor-made 

If you would like to “Buy Me a Glass of Wine,” you can click this link or the ***DONATE*** link at the bottom of the menu on the left.  Including this one, six more episodes remaining in Season Six. All previous disclaimers apply. Episode 75—Taylor-made  JASON Things moved along pretty much like I expected they would once we got back from Detroit. The trip itself was an enigma to say the least. I…

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For anyone wanting a breakdown of Inej's knives and where she keeps them:

Sankt Petyr: kept in a quick release sheath on her right forearm. Named after patron saint of archers, who was renowned for his bravery. Petyr was Inej's first knife and a gift from Kaz.

Sankta Alina: kept in a quick release sheath on her left forearm. Named after Sun Summoner Alina Starkov, patron saint of orphans and undiscovered gifts. Described as a "slender, bone-handled blade." Probably also given to her by Kaz.

Sankta Lizabeta: kept at her waist on her belt. Named after Sankta Lizabeta of the Roses, the patron saint of gardeners. Described as a "blade etched in a pattern of roses."

Sankta Marya: kept in a holster strapped to her thigh. Named after Sankta Marya of the Rock, the patron saint of those far from home.

Sankta Anastasia: kept in a holster strapped to her thigh. Named after the patron saint of the sick.

Sankt Vladimir: kept hidden in her boot. Named after Sankt Vladimir the Foolish, patron saint of the drowned and unlikely achievements.

She also wears knee pads that have "tiny steel blades" hidden in each of them, activated by a trigger on her ankles.

[vastly-fixated-devotee-667]

Romeo / Xara

CW: FLASH

and we’re rooted in roses with their thorns concealed a breakable diamond trying to cut steel

Crimson & Violet - Anastasia Elliot

this one was a bitch bc halfway through making it capcut decided their smooth slow mo feature was locked behind pro??? after i had used it for free for most of the damn video??? 😭😭😭

this took so long PLEASE appreciate it or i cry. this is one of my favorite artists and she is SO underrated. and the song fits Romeo and Xara sooo perfectly so i elect we make it Their Song

[ltash]

Venom

Part 4 "Her little game"

Simon Ghost Riley x female OC

You will take me to Makarov, Anastasia.

No. I am going to hell Simon Riley and I am taking you with me. He was his target but she was going to be his prey the moment he knows the truth about her. She was the hunter but she was going to be hunted.

"He was the storm, and I was the lightning. Together, we lit up the sky."

As she sat in her apartment, the weight of the task ahead bore down on her like a heavy shroud. Anastasia was no stranger to danger, no novice in the art of subterfuge, but this mission struck a chord deep within her. The prospect of befriending Simon Riley, of weaving a web of lies and deceit around him, gnawed at her from the inside, stirring emotions long buried beneath a facade of steel.

"Why can't I just finish him off and get this over with?" she muttered to herself, the words hanging heavy in the air. The thought of forging a connection with Simon, of betraying his trust when the time came, filled her with a sense of unease she could not shake.

But Anastasia knew better than to let doubt cloud her judgment. She was a weapon, honed to perfection by Makarov's hand, a tool to be wielded with precision and purpose. With a steely resolve, she pushed aside her inner turmoil and embraced the role laid out before her.

The game was afoot, the pieces set in motion. Anastasia knew that the path ahead was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but she was prepared to walk it, no matter the cost. As she rose from her seat, a glint of determination in her eyes, she steeled herself for the challenges that lay ahead.

The stage was set, the players in position. Anastasia was ready to dance to the tune of deception and betrayal.

The die was cast, and the game of shadows had only just begun.

Her mind raced. She thought about inviting him over and poisoning his food or drink, but it was next to impossible to obtain a poison undetectable in food and drink in this city. Any attempt to buy such a substance would surely draw unwanted attention.

The other option seemed more feasible: knock him unconscious and murder him while he was out. She had sleeping pills with her, along with a prescription to back them up. Yes, the second option was much more practical. Now, the ball was in her court.

Anastasia took a deep breath, steadying herself. This was the moment of truth. She had to be careful, precise, and above all, convincing. Her training had prepared her for this, but the stakes had never felt higher. She needed to gain his trust just enough to get him into her apartment, to share a drink or a meal where she could slip the pills into his drink.

It was challenging for a man like him to join her for dinner or drinks spontaneously. Anastasia realized she needed to find a way to create a situation where she could owe him something, a favor or assistance that would prompt him to spend more time with her.

She pondered her options, considering ways to engineer a scenario where Simon would feel compelled to reciprocate. Perhaps she could offer him help with something he needed, or strategically place herself in a situation where he could come to her aid. Building rapport through mutual reliance seemed like the best approach, allowing her to gradually gain his trust without raising suspicion.

Anastasia began to plan meticulously, plotting her moves with the precision of a chess master. She would set the stage, create opportunities for them to interact more frequently, and patiently wait for the right moment to execute her plan.

Anastasia paced her apartment, considering various options to create a scenario where Simon would come to her aid. Her gaze landed on the kitchen sink, and an idea began to form. Breaking the pipe and causing a minor flood could be a plausible way to seek his help. It would be an inconvenience, but nothing too drastic to arouse suspicion.

She gathered her tools and set to work, carefully loosening the pipe under the sink until it was primed to burst with just a little more pressure. She then stepped back, satisfied with her handiwork. Now, she just needed the right moment to put her plan into action.

That evening, she heard Simon's door open and close as he returned to his apartment. Anastasia took a deep breath, psyching herself up for the performance she was about to give. She turned on the faucet, watching the water pool under the sink until it started to overflow onto the kitchen floor. With water splashing around her feet, she grabbed a towel, soaked it thoroughly, and stepped out into the hallway, water dripping from her clothes and hair.

She knocked on Simon's door, her heart pounding. "Simon, can you help me?" she called out, her voice tinged with genuine-sounding panic.

Moments later, the door opened to reveal Simon, his piercing brown eyes widening slightly as he took in her drenched appearance. "What happened?" he asked, his voice gruff but concerned.

"My sink! The pipe must have burst or something. I can't stop the water," Anastasia explained, her voice trembling as she gestured toward her apartment.

Simon didn't hesitate. "All right, let me take a look," he said, grabbing a wrench from a nearby table and following her inside.

Water covered the kitchen floor, and Simon quickly assessed the situation. "I'll turn off the water supply first," he said, rolling up his sleeves and getting to work.

Anastasia watched as Simon knelt by the sink, his movements swift and efficient. He turned off the water supply, then tightened the loose pipe with practiced ease. Within minutes, the water flow stopped, and the immediate crisis was averted.

"Thank you so much, Simon. I don't know what I would have done without you," Anastasia said, genuine relief evident in her voice.

"Not a problem," Simon replied, standing up and wiping his hands on a dry towel. "Just a minor fix. You should be good now."

Anastasia offered a grateful smile. "Please, let me make it up to you. Can I cook you dinner tomorrow night? It's the least I can do for helping me out."

Simon hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Sure, dinner sounds good."

As Simon left her apartment, Anastasia felt a sense of accomplishment. The first step was complete: she had found a way to bring him into her home and establish a connection. Now, she just needed to build on it, one careful step at a time.

Ghost perched up on his chair in his apartment, his mind racing with thoughts of Anastasia. There was something off, something he couldn't quite put his finger on. Her sudden move from Russia to Manchester, her remote job as a software engineer—it all seemed too convenient. Pieces of the puzzle were missing, and he wasn't one to ignore his instincts.

He replayed their interactions in his mind, analyzing every detail. Her initial panic, the way she knocked on his door drenched in water, her offer of dinner—it all felt staged. But why? What was her angle? If she was playing a game, he was more than ready to get his hands dirty.

Ghost decided to dig deeper. He had his own ways of finding out information, ways that went beyond the typical channels. He couldn't shake the feeling that Anastasia was hiding something, and he intended to uncover the truth.

As he sat there, his mind worked through possible scenarios. If she was a threat, he needed to know what she was after. If she was just a civilian caught in a situation beyond her control, he needed to be sure before making any moves. But his gut told him she was more than she seemed, and his gut was rarely wrong.

He would go to the dinner, play along with her game, and see where it led. But he would be ready for anything. He would observe, listen, and wait for her to slip. Everyone did eventually, no matter how good they were. And when she did, he would be there to catch her.

The thought of outsmarting her brought a small, grim smile to his face. He was ready to get his hands dirty, to delve into the shadows where he thrived. Whatever game she was playing, he would play it better. He always did.

Leaning back in his chair, his mind torn between suspicion and desire. It had been a long time since he had brought a woman into his apartment, longer still since he had allowed himself any semblance of intimacy. He was used to one-night stands, encounters where he could get what he wanted and move on without any strings attached. But Anastasia was different. She was beautiful, with a small waist, an innocent face, and perky breasts that had driven him crazy when she stood before him, drenched and vulnerable.

Dirty thoughts raced through his mind. He recalled the way her top had clung to her skin, failing to conceal the small buds of her nipples. He wanted her, wanted to feel her beneath him, her tits in his mouth, to rail her until both of them were spent.

His dark side urged him to let go, to give in to the primal urges that clawed at him. It had been too long, and Anastasia's presence had awakened something in him that he had kept buried for too long. But he knew he couldn't let his guard down, not yet. There was something about her that didn't add up, and he needed to find out what it was before he let himself get too close.

Still, the thought of having her, even just for one night, was tempting. He could play along, see where her game led, and enjoy the physical intimacy he craved in the process. He had always been good at compartmentalizing, at keeping his professional and personal lives separate. He could do it again.

As he prepared for the dinner, Ghost resolved to stay vigilant. He would let her think she had the upper hand, let her believe he was falling for her act. But he would be watching, waiting for any sign that she was hiding something. And if she was, he would be ready to confront her, to turn the tables and take control of the situation.

For now, he would play the part she expected, a man grateful for her company, willing to let down his guard. But beneath the surface, the darkness that had kept him alive all these years would remain, ready to strike the moment she showed her true colors.

Anastasia woke up with a sense of determination. Today was the day she would move forward with her plan. She had invited Simon Riley to dinner and needed to confirm if he was coming. After finishing her breakfast, she made a cup of coffee for him, the rich aroma filling her small apartment.

Taking a deep breath, she walked across the hall and knocked on his door. Her heart pounded in her chest as she waited. The door opened, revealing Ghost in his usual attire��hoodie, sweatpants, and the ever-present balaclava covering his face.

"Morning," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. She held out the coffee. "I brought you this. I wanted to see if you're still coming to dinner tonight?"

Ghost's piercing eyes looked her over, and for a moment, she felt as though he could see right through her. Then he took the coffee, his gloved fingers brushing against hers.

"Thanks," he said, his voice as husky and raspy as ever. "Yeah, I'll be there."

Relief washed over her, but she kept her smile restrained. "Great. I'll see you at seven then."

He nodded, his gaze never leaving hers. "Looking forward to it."

As she walked back to her apartment, Anastasia couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. She had completed the first step of communication with him. Now, her next challenge was to make him comfortable, to gain his trust.

The day passed in a blur of preparation. She carefully planned the menu, choosing dishes that were simple yet elegant. She wanted to impress him, to show him that she was just an ordinary woman who happened to live across the hall. But beneath the surface, her mind raced with plans and contingencies.

When evening came, she set the table and made sure everything was perfect. She slipped into a simple yet flattering dress, hoping to strike the right balance between casual and alluring. As she looked at her reflection in the mirror, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for the evening ahead.

At precisely seven o'clock, there was a knock on her door. Anastasia's heart skipped a beat as she went to answer it.

When she opened the door, Ghost was standing in the doorway, his broad frame nearly filling it. He wore combat boots with black cargo pants, and his black t-shirt clung so tightly to his muscular physique that it looked ready to rip at any moment. A sleeve of tattoos adorned his left arm, stretching all the way from his wrist to his chest. Skeleton gloves covered his hands, and the ever-present skull balaclava completed his look. Even with the mask on, he looked dangerously sexy.

He cleared his throat, snapping her out of her trance. This was the first time she had seen him in a t-shirt instead of his usual hoodie, and the sight left her momentarily speechless.

"Evening," he said, his voice carrying that familiar husky rasp.

"Evening," she replied, a bit breathless. "Come in."

He stood there, a bottle of wine in his hand.

"Thought I'd bring this," he said, his eyes glinting with something she couldn't quite place.

"Thank you," she replied, stepping aside to let him in. "Come in, make yourself at home."

As he walked past her, she couldn't help but feel a shiver of anticipation. This was it. The game was on, and she was determined to play it to the best of her ability.

Little did she know, Ghost was playing his own game, and he was every bit as determined to uncover her secrets as she was to keep them hidden. The evening was set, the pieces in place, and the first move had been made. Now, it was a matter of who would outsmart whom.

She stepped aside, allowing him to enter. As he moved past her, she caught a whiff of his scent—a mix of leather, smoke, and something distinctly masculine. It made her heart race even faster.

"Nice place," Ghost commented, looking around as he handed her the bottle of wine.

"Thank you," she said, taking the bottle and leading him to the dining table. "I hope you like chicken alfredo. It's my specialty."

"I'm sure it'll be great," he said, his eyes never leaving her.

They sat down, and she poured the wine. As they ate, she tried to keep the conversation light, but every now and then, she caught him studying her, those piercing eyes making her feel exposed.

"Your accent," he said suddenly, breaking a moment of silence. "It's Russian, right?"

She nodded, trying to maintain her composure. "Yes. I moved here recently for work."

"Must be a big change," he remarked, his tone casual but his eyes sharp.

"It is," she admitted. "But I'm getting used to it."

He nodded, taking a sip of his wine. "You seem to be adjusting well."

"I try," she said with a small smile. "It's all about adapting, right?"

"Yeah," he said, his gaze intense. "Adapting."

The word hung in the air between them, heavy with unspoken meaning. Anastasia felt a shiver run down her spine. She was playing a dangerous game, and she knew it. But she also knew that she couldn't back down now. She had to see this through, no matter the cost.

When Ghost ate, he folded his balaclava up to his nose, revealing a face that was both rugged and captivating. His sharp jawline had a hint of stubble, and there was a small cut above his upper lip, suggesting a history of violence. His long blonde eyelashes moved subtly as he stared at her, his intense gaze never wavering.

"Tell me about yourself, Simon. Are you from here?" Anastasia asked, pretending she didn't know a thing about him.

He took a moment to chew and swallow his food, his eyes studying her closely before he answered. "Yeah, I grew up around here. Left when I was young, though. Joined the military."

"Really?" she said, feigning surprise. "What made you join?"

He shrugged, his eyes flicking to her face and then back to his plate. "Wanted to get away. Find some purpose."

"Did you find it?" she asked, genuinely curious now.

He paused, his fork halfway to his mouth. "In a way. It changes you, though. Makes you see the world differently."

"I can imagine," she said softly, her mind racing with thoughts of the dangerous man sitting across from her.

"What about you?" he asked, his tone shifting slightly. "Why move here from Russia?"

"Work," she said smoothly. "I got an opportunity to work remotely for a company back in Russia. It was too good to pass up."

He nodded, but she could tell he was still scrutinizing her, weighing her every word. "Must be tough, being away from home."

"It is," she admitted. "But it's also exciting. A chance to start fresh."

He seemed to accept this, returning to his meal. "Starting fresh can be good," he said after a moment. "But it's also risky. You never know what you're gonna find."

"True," she agreed, forcing a smile. "But that's part of the adventure, isn't it?"

He looked at her, his eyes piercing. "Yeah. I guess it is."

They continued eating in silence, the tension between them palpable. Anastasia could feel her heart pounding in her chest, each beat a reminder of the high stakes game she was playing.

As dinner came to an end, Ghost leaned back in his chair, his eyes never leaving hers. "Thanks for dinner," he said. "It was good."

"You're welcome," she replied, standing up. "I'm glad you liked it."

He stood as well, pulling his balaclava back down. "See you around, Anastasia."

As he left, she closed the door behind him and leaned against it, her mind racing.

She was so lost in him she also forgot to make tea and put the sleeping pills in it. Better luck next time, she said to herself.

She had learned a little more about him, but the mystery of Simon Riley, the infamous Ghost, remained. She knew she had to be careful, but she couldn't help the feeling that she was being drawn deeper into his world, a world of shadows and secrets.

[historiavn]

COMFORT LIST

COMFORT CHARACTER(S): Mace Windu (Star Wars), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars), Yoda (Star Wars), Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson), Milo Thatch (Atlantis: the Lost Empire), Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird), Elphaba (Wicked), Penelope Featherington (Bridgerton), Christine Daaè (The Phantom of the Opera), Elsa (Frozen), Rose Dewitt Bukater (Titanic), Violet Sorrengail (Empyrean Series).

COMFORT MOVIE(S): Titanic (1997), Night at the Museum (2006), Lincoln (2012), Barbie (2023), Pride and Prejudice (2005), Star Wars: A New Hope (1997), Atlantis: the Lost Empire (2001), Coco (2017), Home Alone (1989), Rise of the Guardians (2012), The Princess Bride (1987), Mean Girls (2006), Anastasia (1997), Maleficent (2013), Little Women (2019), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005), The Prince of Egypt (1998).

COMFORT BOOK(S): The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series (Rick Riordan), The Empyrean Series (Rebecca Yarros), The Unwanteds (Lisa McMann), To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee), Divergent (Veronica Roth), Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen), Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen), Northanger Abbey (Jane Austen).

COMFORT SHOW(S): Bridgerton, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Star Wars: the Clone Wars, Titanic: Blood and Steel, PBS’s Liberty’s Kids, Anne With an E, Turn: Washington’s Spies.

COMFORT SONG(S): The Man (Taylor Swift), Shake It Off (Taylor Swift), Irrelevant (P!nk), Dancing Queen (ABBA), I Hear a Symphony (Cody Fry), Born This Way (Lady Gaga), Ya-Ya (Beyoncé), no tears left to cry (Ariana Grande), Sign of the Times (Harry Styles), Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles).

COMFORT GAME(S): Mario Kart, Minecraft, Club Penguin Journey, The Sims.

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babe wake up its time for more manhwa posting!!!!!

titles mentioned:

painter of the night (18+)

bend over backwards (18+)

miscreants and mayhem (18+)

fly me to the moon

why Ophelia couldn't leave

taming the tiger (18+)

walk on water (18+)

codename: anastasia (18+)

the ghost's nocturne (18+)

steel under silk (18+)

dreadful night (18+)

toxin (18+)

smyrna and capri (18+)

roses and champagne (18+)

painter of the night (18+) - listen so many ppl talk abt this one and have hyped it up so much, but unfortunately I didn't really like it 😔 I do like their relationship at the end and they are very loving but the journey....bruh 💀 I just think it could've been so much more interestingly written, and I think most of my problems stem from me just straight up not liking nakyum as a character. the art is very pretty though. I would skip if you're not a fan of passive/weak MC'S who are treated like shit by the ML in the beginning but get stockholmed into developing feelings somehow (I rly don't know how else to explain it IDK MAN). warning for non-con/dub-con between the 2 leads.

bend over backwards (18+) - very cute!!!! it does start out kinda toxic and in like a transactional/coercive FWB situationship, but it doesn't last super duper long and they do end up being very cute and loving. I have this bookmarked as my comfort read 😌

miscreants and mayhem (18+) - HEAR ME OUT THIS ONE SLAPPED OK. I originally was gonna skip this one bc the main pairing is uh about a guy and his step-son 🧍‍♀️. extremely questionable rship and he does get called "dad" when theyre fucking but my 4th wall must be made of titanium bc I was able to look past that due to the way the story was written. it deals a lot with the mc's guilt about failing his family and not being able to raise his step-son, and he blames himself for why his step-son turned out the way he did. a wild ride with the most HWOOOO spicy scenes that i would definitely give a try if you're able to like look past the inherent weirdness of the rship.

fly me to the moon - God this one started out so promising but as soon as the main pairing was established the MC's personality went poof 😭 WHAT HAPPENED TO MY NO-NONSENSE SARCASTIC CHAIN-SMOKING MOMMY....THEY TURNED HER INTO A TYPICAL DAMSEL IN DISTRESS 😭😭 this also was giving "I can't believe it's not omegaverse!!" bc they were talking about like pheromones and scenting and imprinting, it had me going "is this straight omegaverse.....??" I think I knew it was time to drop this when I started caring more about the unhinged insane 2nd ML that everyone hates more than the main couple bc at least he elicits an interesting rxn from the MC rather than the boring ass vanilla insta-love vibes of the main pairing. maybe I just have weird taste 😭

why Ophelia couldn't leave - once again started off promising but started going downhill once the main pairing was established 😔 I think it's bc I was expecting more of a battle of wits or mutual manipulation story, but there wasn't a whole lot of that. i thought the ML's personality was quite flat, bc although i am biased towards obsessive characters, the way he was written just didn't click with me since he has no depth besides "I love ophelia". I did think the slow reveal of the truth behind the parents' death was interesting, they do feed you some info bit by bit, and Ophelia's unreliable narration also helped with the mystery. honestly I was a little mad when I finished this one bc I lowkey felt like I wasted my time 😭

taming the tiger (18+) - by the same author as "miscreants and mayhem", this one was A Ride. this pairing is the definition of matching each others' freak and it also had the best spicy scenes out of all the ones i've read so far like they made me go aWOOGAAAAA!!!!! it can get quite sad near the end but i personally LOVED the way it ended with the side stories....the soulmate-ism of it all.......i would highly recommend this one if you're looking for like something that will make you Feel Things.

walk on water (18+) - by the same author as "under the green light", this one was the most grounded and realistic bl manhwa i've read. at times it gave off almost indie movie vibes with the way the dialogue was written. it deals with discussions surrounding the ethics of like the gay porn industry and the stigma that is attached to sex workers in that industry. would definitely give this one a read!!

codename: anastasia (18+) - the only reason i'm continuing this is bc i think it's finally getting to the good shit after an entire season of me wanting to grab the MC by the shoulders and yelling "HELLO????? YOUR PARTNER IS SUS AS FUCK WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!" for a spy he is kind of stupidt 😭despite that though i did like the banter between the 2 leads, and i'm really curious to see how they will interact in the new season now that uhhhh Shit Happened. anyways huge warning for non-con between the 2 leads like. it was fucked up man.

the ghost's nocturne (18+) - i love supernatural stories, especially ones that deal with folk horror and curses and ghosts, so obvs i liked this one. the art style for this one is SO GOOD, each panel is coloured so beautifully and rendered so well shit had me staring at each panel going "HOW?????" the rship between the nok and jaeshin was pretty iffy in the beginning but it improves pretty quickly once jaeshin explains wtf is going on and they come to an agreement. anyways i'm enjoying this one so far and i am also in love with jaeshin, unfortunately i am not immune to sexy half-ghost man 😔. warning for non-con/dub-con between the 2 leads in the beginning.

steel under silk (18+) - listen when i heard this one was a joseon-dynasty enemies-to-lovers revenge story my ass was clicking into it IMMEDIATELY. i do admit the beginning is a little rough since our MC was acting mainly on impulse and doesn't really have a long-term game plan, but he smartens up and starts to actively scheme around the 20-episode mark. it's so nice seeing both yeonjo and heeryang's perspectives and their thought processes, they each know the other person is scheming and they're constantly thinking of ways to out-scheme the other person to get the upper hand (yeonjo's goal is to gain the governor's trust so he can create an opportunity to assassinate him, while heeryang suspects yeonjo wants to kill him so he constantly blocks opportunities/creates obstacles to make sure he never gets a chance). i am really really curious to see what direction the story takes, especially with the recent chapters that have come out. it's really hard for me to read enemies-to-lovers stories and not compare it to captive prince, which i still consider to be the creme-de-la-creme of enemies to lovers, but so far this one is very promising. warning for dub-con between the 2 leads, and non-con between the MC and another character.

dreadful night (18+) - really unique premise, basically our MC is stuck in a slasher horror game, and he needs to clear all of the endings in order to escape. i'm really enjoying this one bc it's clear the author is a horror-enjoyer with the way they're so knowledgeable about tropes and death flags and like the mechanics of horror games, that has a horror enjoyer myself it made me go "ohohohoho....." they should make more transmigration stories where they transmigrate into a horror game, enough with the fantasy/otome games!!! give me stories where people transmigrate into silent hill or something!!! the ML seems to be an NPC who's sentient and aware of the game, but he also seems a little obsessed with our MC (in a yandere way) so i'm curious to see what his deal is.

toxin (18+) - i usually give something like 20 episodes before i decide if it's for me but like 6 episodes in i went "brother eughhhh". it's an enemies to lovers story but the ML gave me the biggest ick. idk if i just dropped it too early but it's giving colonizer romance (like the ML literally hunted the MC's people for sport and doesn't see them as individuals, he views them as livestock and lower beings). i do get it's enemies to lovers, but this particular brand doesn't appeal to me.

smyrna and capri (18+) - once again by the same author as "miscreants and mayhem" and "taming the tiger", i got curious about their other works since i really enjoyed what i've read from them so far, so i decided to open my heart and try reading an omegaverse story. i think i can conclude that i really don't like omegaverse bc i liked everything about this story except for the pregnancy and pheromone shit 😭i would recommend this if you're a fan of omegaverse, the rship between the 2 leads is very sweet and the alpha is also very very green flag (he is so cute...i lov him...)

roses and champagne (18+) - man this one started off interesting but then went off the rails at the end and made me go "HUH????? okay i guess!!!!" also the MC is a lawyer but he can also be kinda dumb which frustrated me. i did like their relationship in the beginning, but once again Something happens near the end that made me go "oh you Crazy crazy" and i felt like they kinda speedran the ending. there are side-stories, but i honestly lost interest so i stopped following. this is going to sound deranged but this story gave off mad victuuri mafia au vibes. warning for non-con between the 2 leads near the end (where it goes off the rails LOL)

[forthegothicheroine]

Best Fragrantica reviews of (some of) my favorite perfumes, Part II

First installment here

Maison Martin Margiela By the Fireplace

Careful not to be worn by this perfume instead of being you the wearer. Not that it is oh so powerful, but it may be too bold of a statement piece for, ahem, some. Wearing BTF when you don't look the part and don't give it sense will have you smelling borderline unhealthy. Like your organs inside have worn off and darkened (and burned out, I guess). Truly as weird as it sounds. The raw thing smells very exciting. I love it ashy. I don't see myself daring any soon, however. And I don't find that it worked for the men I know either, as they have (and I cringe to say) whiter auras and don't fit the "handling cognac by the fire" thing. So I've yet to see it really work, which I'm sure will be great. It's a lovely perfume.

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Bewitched

This is the smell of a witch's brew. She made a special tea for you to drink. You pass out. When you awaken you find yourself in her garden full of poisonous berries, patchouli, weeds, clary sage, and flowers whose petals have been plucked. This is an herbal scent, like walking inside a shop selling only herbs. It's medicinal and like a tea. Not always easy to take in...The smell of sage and musk give it a unisex/masculine quality. I would say that it's more of a guy's type of cologne than a woman's. I would wear it for Halloween with a witch costume or as Morticia Addams. It's really a very engaging scent but it's linear and simple. It's a little green tea and berry. It's got a bite but it's witchy and dark, but not a strong cologne either. For a niche indie frag, not bad.

TokyoMilk Gin & Rosewater

I was in a boutique that carries the Tokyo Milk Curiosite & Bon Bon lines, and I was entranced by this. Florals are not usually my thing, by the way, because I get monster headaches from most of them. Suddenly the salesgirl is RIGHT NEXT TO ME leaning in conspiratorially and says in an awed tone that 'Blake Lively LOVES this one'. OMFG, Blake Lively, you say??!? Like for serious, the real Blake Lively?? OMFG, do you have like, more in the back?!? I'm totally going to buy every bottle you can shove in my basket because BLAKE LIVELY would hang out with me if we ran into each other and then my life could end. Um, not. I almost DIDN'T buy it because of the salesgirls then going into a tizzy about how amazing Blake is. I could not care less, although I'm sure Lively is nice enough. But it did smell cool, so home with me it came, along with the matching lotion.

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin

It’s an overwhelming fragrance that smells like the bottom of my grandma’s small square leather purse when we went to mass (her old dried up lipstick💄 the powder compact, the newspaper, the pack of strawberry-ish scented kleenex, the peppermints). It’s vintage, it’s a bit suffocating and I have it printed in my memory 4 ever.

Juliette Has a Gun Magnolia Bliss

Anastasia Steele, no longer a virgin. In her Audi A3, the smell of her new car, first edition books and a new life... That's what comes into mind with this perfume. The night Christian took her for the first time on his helicopter. I can imagine this is exactly what she smelled like that night. With Ellie Goulding's Love me like you do playing in the background. 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

I’m too embarrassed and ashamed to wear this in public just in case a fragrantica influencer comes out of a bush and starts pointing & laughing at me in front of everyone

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

what all the hot daddies in every lana del rey song smell like

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud

If your family was religious, traditionally Asian, or both, you'll know this scent. This is the scent of a temple. This is the scent of an altar. Personally I can never wear this because smelling this brings back so many memories of burning incenses, visiting funerals, and saying prayers and wishes. My bottle is literally sitting on an altar.

Perfumer's Workshop Tea Rose

Speaking of the devil. This scent is the one with the Prada's shoes.

4160 Tuesdays Doe in the Snow

This is borne on a Christmas Eve, under the moonlight, a baby fawn just out of it's mother's womb. The moon is full light casting blue shadows snow lightly falling delicate flakes each one unique on the nose of the new born... Pure fresh Christmas morning air stillness not a sound blanketed with drifts of snow that is Doe In The Snow... pure white innocence...velvet petals so delicate under the driven snow...I have seen this in a dream... Another love... I get it...

[davidtennantgenderenvy]

HERE IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROBABLY MOST OF THE STUFF I LIKE! Feel free to ask me about any of it

PERSONALITY TYPING: INFP 4w3 (471)

BOOKS: Grishaverse, Lord of the Rings, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Song of Achilles, The Prince of Tides, The House in the Cerulean Sea, Harry Potter (unfortunately), Gone With the Wind, His Dark Materials, A Far Wilder Magic, The Hate U Give, The Outsiders, The Devil and the Dark Water, They Both Die At The End, Riordanverse, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Warriors

MOVIES: Titanic, Dead Poets Society, It’s A Wonderful Life, Little Women 2019, NOPE, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Sixth Sense, Terminator (especially 2), Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Addams Family (1991) The Shawshank Redemption, Parasite, Knives Out/Glass Onion, Tar, Harriet, Romeo and Juliet (1968), Interstellar, Forrest Gump, Schindler’s List, The Princess Bride, Get Out, Lady Bird, Silence of the Lambs, The Truman Show, The Wall, 12 Angry Men, Recovery, so so many animated movies (especially WALL-E, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Howl’s Moving Castle!), SOME Marvel movies (mostly guardians and spidey)

TV SHOWS (live action): LOST, Breaking Bad, Doctor Who, Person of Interest, Good Omens, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Downton Abbey, Ted Lasso, My So Called Life, Stranger Things, Broadchurch, Alias, Sherlock, Maid, The Last of Us, Dark, Happy Valley, Takin’ Over The Asylum, Our Flag Means Death, The Sandman, Heartstopper, Jessica Jones, Andi Mack, The Queen’s Gambit, Derry Girls, Rivals, The Office, A Series of Unfortunate Events, 1899, Mare of Easttown, Around the World in 80 Days, Time

ANIME AND CARTOONS: Fullmetal Alchemist (both versions), Avatar, Steven Universe, Phineas and Ferb, Death Note, Assassination Classroom, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Monster, Bluey, Spy X Family, Ouran High School Host Club, My Hero Academia, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Toradora, Gravity Falls, Bluey, The Owl House, Cowboy Bebop, Erased, Mob Psycho 100, Kotaro Lives Alone, Ducktales

MUSIC: Queen, Taylor Swift, Will Wood, My Chemical Romance, Fiona Apple, Adele, Jeff Buckley, Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Brandi Carlile, Mitski, The Proclaimers, Janelle Monáe, Florence + the Machine, Sinead O'Connor, Nina Simone, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Pink Floyd, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Muse, Alanis Morrissette, The Chicks, Chappell Roan, David Bowie, BTS, Stray Kids, Day-6, Gang of Youths, The Crane Wives, Pulp, Lana Del Rey, Radiohead, Fefe Dobson, FKA Twigs, Eminem, Heart…

MUSICALS: Les Miserables, Great Comet, Ragtime, Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, Hamilton, Wicked, Come From Away, Matilda, Falsettos, Jesus Christ Superstar, Anastasia, Evita, The Last Five Years, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, The Clockmaker’s Daughter, Ride the Cyclone, Sweeney Todd, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Cats, In The Heights, Into the Woods, She Loves Me, Sunday in the Park with George, Lizzie, Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, The Secret Garden, The Wild Party, Cabaret, Putnam County Spelling Bee…(I also love Shakespeare!)

VIDEO GAMES: basically just Super Mario Bros and Undertale but boy do I love Super Mario Bros and Undertale

YOUTUBERS: Schaffrillas Productions, Cinema Therapy, The Authentic Observer, Matt Rose, PMSeymour, Katherine Steele, The Swiftologist, FilmCooper, Sideways, Anthony Fantano and too many others to mention

FAVE ROLES I’VE PLAYED: Elsa in Frozen, Morticia in The Addams Family, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Iolanthe in Iolanthe, Juror #8 in 12 Angry Jurors

[madmanrambler]

Anastasia Steele should Peg Christian Grey.

Fifty Shades of Grey has always interested me in a theoretical sense. Not because its good, and not because it's a fun kind of trashy, but because its framework is fascinating. It's something that my brain has chewed on, a theoretical AU or rewrite that's ticked away in my head from a purely technical interest. It's frustrating, because it's almost so interesting, and I think its worth a look at how that story could be rearranged with very small changes to hopefully lead to Anastasia pegging Christian.

The names of Fifty Shades of Grey are what first got me onto this topic. Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Our protagonist's name is both a princess and a strong, durable metal. It is not something I would associate with someone submissive or demure. I picture an Anastasia Steele and from the name alone it feels like a powerful, bold, potentially fiery but equally likely cool and considering sort of person. The combination of royalty in the first name and durability in the last name paint a picture, one that I believe Anastasia never plays into.

Christian Grey is an equally interesting name, in the opposite direction. Christian is one of the most common names in the world. It's worldly, its simple, it evokes a common religion, its workaday. Grey implies faded, it implies neutral, it implies common and something your eyes pass over. Christian Grey, going purely by name, should be someone that comes across as, yes, experienced but also quiet, unassuming, paint by numbers. There might be internal complexity but externality our eyes should glaze over Christian Grey. We should not register him, we should not consider him.

Now, obviously the story wants to play at least partially into irony. Anastasia comes from a family that is somewhere in the middle class, and Christian while he grew up poor rose to become a CEO and lives strongly in that realm. The trouble is that it quickly shifts away from the actual possible power in their names and, as far as I can tell, never really digs into it beyond a superficial level. Interesting framework, disappointing execution.

Now we should consider the story. At its most basic, Fifty Shades of Grey is about a young inexperienced girl meeting an intimidating but attractive man, and him immediately taking an interest in her. They then become entangled, with Christian immediately wanting to apply a contract as the means of negotiating their relationship. They have some scenes of romance, feelings grow stronger, but Anastasia can't accept being hurt as a part of the relationship and they break up. The other stories build towards a final reuniting but we'll avoid that in this discussion and focus purely on the first book/movie.

Again, in terms of framework this is interesting, especially with the names in consideration. The princess that lives in something of a common structure catches the eye of an intimidating yet paradoxically unassuming man that has risen to a high position from an impoverished lifestyle, and the ultimate failure of their relationship is centered around the refusal of the princess to suffer for her lover's pleasure. the trouble comes when the story fails in its characterization of Anastasia and throughout she comes across more as uncertain and confused rather then discomforted and struggling with her dueling and quite complex interests. Christian, by extension, is completely failed by the narrative. He feels like a Patrick Bateman like, a person uncomfortable with attraction not defined by rules and law but also wants to love while being scared of it. Instead, he has this all muddled by just being a very attractive boyfriend who protects his girlfriend from all the dangers she doesn't see that also wants to flog his girlfriend without safe words or aftercare. Doesn't land well.

Additionally, the explanation for the contract is a bit ridiculous. Christian Grey makes the women he contracts keep silent about the nature of their relationship, not wanting it to be revealed that he's into BDSM and a dom. While middle America would be (presumably in the writer's assumption) disgusted by an immoral and perverted CEO, it feels like in general the reaction people would have would be a resounding 'figured'. Its a flimsy explanation of why we need to inject drama in a story about BDSM.

The easiest way to fix so much of this, in my mind, is to flip the dynamic. Christian Grey is pursuing Anastasia Steele not because Christian Grey wants a new submissive, but because he wants a new Dom.

This would completely recontextualize so many things in the story. Christian is a self made man turned CEO and carefully maintains an unassuming but rich lifestyle because he's worried the public at large realizing he likes to get tied up and whipped could damage his company. Anastasia struggles with her attraction to Christian and her own enjoyment of a sexual lifestyle with him because she's struggling to understand why she might find pleasure from hurting someone she loves. Christian's posturing and overly protective nature transforms from a creepy focus of protecting his object, it's now the submissiveness of a guard dog wanting to protect it's master.

The urge to pass off all the actual understanding of a relationship onto rules penned by one person with revisions by the other? It goes from a creepy attempt at control by an incredibly shit Dom into a fascinating attempt to impose structure on a relationship that scares a sub as much as it attracts them. the lack of aftercare and safe words? Still Christian's fault, but I think more forgivable in a situation where he's a veteran sub and just wants his Dom to move at their own pace and not worry about it or is scared of imposing rules on her.

And of course, there's the names. Anastasia Steele, on top of everything listed above, feels like a name a professional dominatrix would use. Christian Grey? If you told me that man was submissive off the name alone I'd believe it.

And that's why Anastasia Steele should peg Christian Grey.

...

of course, the trouble is that this is only going to happen in a fanfic. It's a reimagining of a relationship and an attempt to write a fanfiction for a property I have no interest in beyond this interesting little recognition of what could be there going by the framework. There's nothing really concrete here unless you intend to complete rewrite a trilogy of novels purely off of displeasure over poor BDSM practices demonstrated by a duo that should absolutely know better.

It'd be a silly thing to do.

Now mind you, if I wrote a completely original story about a young woman named Diana Irons and her rags-to-riches CEO boyfriend José Brown and their torrid affair as Diana struggles with her partner's worrying fixation on her dominating him...

[grnherbs]

🧚‍♀️ For the ask game!

sorry i missed this but omg

🧚‍♀️ favorite characters of all time - yikeses this is gonna take TIME

there's probably more and I'll kick myself later for forgetting any lolol and I'll bold/colour the main comforts too lol

*disclaimer please do not bully or anything for my comforts ;(

leon kennedy, jill valentine, luis serra, albert wesker, nathan drake, chip taylor, anakin skywalker, obi-wan kenobi, rex, ahsoka tano, poe dameron, snoopy, bucky barnes, anastasia steele, tenth doctor, rose tyler, peter parker, levi ackerman, eiji okumura

[divinebronzegoddess]

Grey Reflections: Episode 45—Fiesta! Fiesta!

If you would like to “Buy Me a Glass of Wine,” you can click this link or the ***DONATE*** link at the bottom of the menu on the left. All previous disclaimers apply. Episode 45—Fiesta! Fiesta! CHRISTIAN She looks magnificent lying there in that king sized bed all mussed up and sex funky. We said that we would make the most of our stay, saving ourselves for our six-week celebration and that’s…

[fantastic-nonsense]

To Build a Legend (Inej Knife Fic)?? i love knife wife

So this fic was born out of a conversation I had on the SoC discord server after I figured out that it was very likely that Kaz had given Inej not only Sankt Petyr, her first knife, but also Sankta Alina (the bone-handled knife). We all screamed about it, someone said "someone should write a fic about where each of Inej's knives came from," and I went "okay I've had headcanons about this for ages and here they are." And then @randomcat1832 said "you know what you have to do now, right?" and I added it to the endless list of WIPs gathering dust in my writing folder.

So. Yeah. This fic is about how Inej obtained and named all of the knives we see her use in the books (Petyr, Alina, Anastasia, Marya, Lizabeta, and Vladimir)...plus a special bonus section about a couple of knives she gets post-canon. I actually shared a snippet of this fic earlier this week here, so I'll only share a tiny bit more:

It was a beautiful, slender thing, forged in steel and etched with roses. She knew instantly it would hang at her waist, in the empty space between her shirt hem and Sankta Marya. “It’s pretty and lethal, just like you!” Jesper grinned, and in it she saw his warm sincerity. She laughed, taking the joke for the friendly, harmless banter he meant it to be. "Thank you, Jesper," she said, feeling a well of emotion rise up in her chest. She was turning sixteen far from home in a land that had brought her little but pain, but there were good things here too. Good people.

Unfortunately this fic is pretty solidly on the backburner, but I hope to return to it soon!

Ask me about one of my WIPs!

[dirtymindsd]

SOMMAIRE

Code couleurs → Couple / Réservé(e) / Célibataire

✦ WOMEN

Coline Mikaelson → Célibataire & Maman

Olympéa Burton → Célibataire & Réservée

Leslie Abrams → Célibataire & Réservée

Galadriel Morningstar → Célibataire

June William → Célibataire

Rachel James → Célibataire

Anastasia Steele → Célibataire & Réservée

Svetlana Lanoukovitch → Célibataire

Anastasia Mikaelson → Célibataire & Réservée

Arielle Kenny → Mariée & Maman

Athéna Richard → En couple

Kacey Crowley → En couple

Rose Rolland → Célibataire & Réservée

Ezékielle Kristiensen → En couple

Charly Humman → Célibataire & Réservée

Tanya Dillon → En Couple

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✦ MEN

Garrett Farleighn → Célibataire

Ethan Bailey → Célibataire & Réservé

Dany Johnson → Célibataire & Réservé

Marcus Fletsher → Célibataire

Paul Lahote → Célibataire

Don Massimo → Célibataire

Elliott Scott → En couple

Wesley Phoenix → Fiancé

Samuel Jackson → Marié & papa

Rick Wolfe → Marié & papa

Marco Ilso → Célibataire & Réservé

Tom Hiddleston → Célibataire

William Sedwick → Célibataire

Parker Andrews → En couple

Jacob Black → Célibataire

Roy Johnson → Célibataire

Tony Stark → Célibataire

[historiavn]

BOLD WHAT APPLIES — The Round Table

bold what ALWAYS or FREQUENTLY applies to your muse; italicize what SOMETIMES applies to your muse; strikethrough what NEVER applies to your muse.

ANASTASIA ANDREWS-ISMAY, the RMS Titanic

𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐲 : midnight rituals. looming shadows. the feeling of being watched. veils of mist. unrequited love. the musk of exotic herbs. silk & velvet. moonlight through twisted branches. the beauty of a storm. the weight of destiny & prophecy. a chalice that might be poisoned. healing hands.

𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐭 : a noble heart. oaths of protection. a quest for redemption. heroic deeds. pine. fulfilling a role. shining silver. quiet fortitude. selfless dedication. a bountiful feast. war horses. seeking a greater calling. making fatal mistakes.

𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 : whispered incantations. ethereal light. age-old secrets. the spark of creation. ancient disputes. a hidden sanctuary. the allure of the unknown. finding balance between light & dark. opportunism. fear of unfulfilled potential.

𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 : the grace of a queen. jasmine. unyielding faith. the blush of a tender moment. a golden crown. poetic letters of affection. the aroma of blooming roses. the glow of candlelight. a radiant smile. lavender. wise eyes. eternal love.

𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫 : unity, at whatever cost. an overwhelming presence. battle cries. noble sacrifice. enduring legacy. a grand vision for the future. the balance between justice & mercy.

𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐧 : unwavering loyalty. strength in humility. the glow of a warm hearth. old traditions. chivalric valor. a canopy of trees. wisdom gained from trials. being one's own worst enemy. bearing a heavy conscience. a sense of duty to protect the innocent. hooves on a woodland path. the scent of leather & steel.

TAGGED BY no one. I stole this from @peculiarbeauty!

TAGGING @etdraconis, @eighthbrn, @clairelilcorner, @fairtsuki, @feytold, @honorhearted, @kissofthemuses, @sirensought, @deficd, AND YOU. All tags on dash games are no pressure, so feel free to ignore this if you want! I like to use tags on dash games as a way to let my mutuals know that I see them even if I’ve been quiet or slow to reach out. Please let me know if you decide that you do not want me to tag you in future dash games.

[shanalitv]

Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023

The top 10 most beautiful actresses in Hollywood 2023 are a diverse group of talented and captivating performers who have captured the hearts of audiences with their beauty and talent. From the captivating blue eyes of Jennifer Lawrence and Gal Gadot to the unique beauty of Sophie Turner, these actresses have a certain something that sets them apart from the rest. Whether they are starring in blockbuster films or critically acclaimed television shows, these actresses have proven themselves as some of the most talented and beautiful performers in the Hollywood film industry. They have charmed audiences with their performances and have become some of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023

10. Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress and one of Hollywood's most successful, beautiful, and highly-paid actresses. She rose to fame with her role as Katniss Everdeen in the "Hunger Games" film series and has since starred in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies, including "Silver Linings Playbook," for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and "American Hustle." Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Louisville, Kentucky. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023. In addition to her successful film career, Jennifer Lawrence is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including gender equality and animal rights.

9. Gal Gadot Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress and model who is best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe film "Wonder Woman" and its sequels, "Wonder Woman 1984" and "Justice League." She has also appeared in a number of other films, including "Triple 9," "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, and "Criminal." Gadot was born on April 30, 1985, in Petah Tikva, Israel. She began her acting career in the late 2000s and gained recognition for her roles in Israeli films and television shows. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023. In addition to her acting work, Gadot is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including gender equality and animal welfare.

8. Margot Robbie Margot Robbie is an Australian actress who has gained international recognition for her roles in both film and television. She is best known for her performances in the films "The Wolf of Wall Street," "I, Tonya," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," as well as her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DC Universe film "Suicide Squad." Robbie was born on July 2, 1990, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. She began her acting career in Australian film and television before making the move to Hollywood in the late 2000s. In addition to her acting work, Robbie is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including gender equality and animal welfare. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023.

7. Dakota Johnson Dakota Johnson is an American actress who is best known for her role as Anastasia Steele in the "Fifty Shades" film series. She has also appeared in a number of other films, including "A Bigger Splash," "Suspiria," and "The Social Network." Johnson was born on October 4, 1989, in Austin, Texas. She is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith and began her acting career in the late 2000s. In addition to her film work, Johnson has also appeared on television and has modeled for various brands. She is known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including animal welfare and environmental protection. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023.

6. Elizabeth Olsen Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress who is best known for her roles in the films "Martha Marcy May Marlene," "Avengers: Endgame," and "Wind River." She has also appeared in a number of other films, including "Oldboy," "I Saw the Light," and "Sorry for Your Loss." Olsen was born on February 16, 1989, in Sherman Oaks, California. She is the younger sister of actresses and fashion designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and began her acting career in the early 2000s. In addition to her film work, Olsen has also appeared on television and has performed on stage. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023. She is known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including mental health awareness and animal welfare.

5. Ariel Winter Workman Ariel Winter Workman, also known simply as Ariel Winter, is an American actress and voice actress. She is best known for her role as Alex Dunphy on the ABC sitcom "Modern Family," which she has played since 2009. Winter has also appeared in a number of other television shows and films, including "The Chaperone," "Sofia the First," and "The Last Movie Star." In addition to her acting work, Winter is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been an advocate for various causes, including body positivity and mental health awareness. Winter was born on January 28, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. She is one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Hollywood 2023. Read the full article

[jamiedornaniseverything]