#Darkness within

[spectranoir]

The deepest terrors are the ones left unexplained—waiting, hidden, just beyond the door.

[diaryofrandom]

Me reading Darkness Within by Whimsical_musings: https://archiveofourown.org/works/50106058/chapters/126534952

Do it you won't regret it: On the fateful night when Ron and Hermione were abducted, the wheels of destiny began to turn. For Harry, the kidnapping of his friends shattered the illusion that the light side could guarantee the safety of his loved ones. An ultimatum was presented, and a decision was made. Now, Harry stands at a crossroads: should he embrace the teachings of darkness or risk losing everything he holds dear? Can he protect those he loves without losing himself in the process?

[fuzzy-worm-with-wings]

A bookmark I made of my favorite boy, Shadowsight <33 I drew it on paper and colored it on procreate using the multiply tool!

[shallowbreeze]

Moonlight

Moonlight is a huge gray she-cat.

Aka, the Baddest Bitch in tha club

[sonnemordundsterne]

© Milta Svartvis 2024

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[shutupineedtothink]

X files mini review/analysis (double feature edition!) 1x20 "Darkness within" + 1x21 "Tooms"

Damn watching these back to back was a wild experience.

Loved the idea of darkness within and the pnw is notably spooky so it worked really well. But also, bugs?? One of the tamer villains in the show and yet this was just on the edge of beliveable, which made it more scary. Also just the vibes were vibing.

And when they got got at the end?? I was genuinely surprised, especially since their MO is usually getting away by the skin of their teeth.

Insane to end it that way with them in quarantine and Scully still passed out and "i told her it would be a nice trip to the forest" and then it ENDS. insane I tell you. I'm sure there's fic that picks up where that left off and I will be searching for it. Also it made me wonder - is there going to be a point where Mulder tries to push Scully away from the x files because he's just dragged her through too much BS. (But hes never going to give it up himself.) We'll see but I wouldn't be surprised.

Now Tooms. Low key surprised they brought him back this early but in real time I suppose this would have aired many months after that original ep, which was only ep 3 or 4 I think. Still, in another Show this villain returns type of episode would be finale material, but not txf. Makes me scared of the actual finale tbh.

Solid suspense and creepiness in this one as with the original. I haaaaate this guy so they did their job for sure. The strip of light they do across his eyes whenever they go yellow feels very classic horror/sci fi, excellent stuff.

Then there's the character work. Honestly a ton to unpack in this ep with our duo, they really went hard on this one.

Ok so Scully getting called into the principals office. I find it very interesting to track her responses and demeanor every time this happens, especially compared to the pilot. She's more invested in the x files, and Mulder, than ever before. Love that she brings up their clearance rate and is like, what more do you want from us?? Except covered in layers of formality and barely contained frustration. Great stuff.

Then our boy at the hearing. Of course he sounds crazy, but she doesn't call him out for it. And because he kind of brings it up first - do you think i would have sounded more believeable if, etc. But truly it's because at this point, she really knows he's right, she just can't say it out loud. But he calls her out for the beauracratic nonsense and damn if he isn't right about that too.

But he's not mean or arrogant about it, nor does he hold onto it. He just says what he needs to say and let's it go. To her, at least. Mulder the man you are.

Ok let's talk the car scene. I'm sure this scene has been talked to death about because it's top tier character/relationship building.

First of all, love the bit where she tries to call him Fox, and he's like no I even made my parents call me Mulder. The subtext is, this is my name to the people close to me. This is the name people I love get to use. That includes you. Later in contrast to this moment, we'll have the supervisor guy specifically call him Fox, and it feels even more disingenuous after this moment in the car. Such a subtle thread and I love it.

Second, she brought him a sandwich and made a liver wurst joke. A++

Ok then the line: Mulder i wouldn't put myself at risk for anyone but you. Yeah baby, that's a banger. And a true testament to where we are now vs the beginning of the season.

Love that he lets that sit for a minute, but then his response was genius (on his part, on the writers part, both). If you got an iced tea in there, it could be love. Obviously a joke, and yet he introduces the idea of love between them, which has never been spoken aloud before now. Bruh I was screaming at my television. But it gets better! She manages to keep a straight face, but then - root beer. And his little "aw damn" laugh in response.

So in like less than 5 minutes we've brought them closer than ever, introduced the idea of love, then backed off as quickly as possible but somehow kept the whole thing cute and light - in the middle of one of the darker episodes of the series so far. Really brilliant stuff. So much fun to watch.

Ok just a couple more things that stood out. Great subversion with Tooms breaking into Mulders house, calling back to him breaking into Scullys house in the first episode (same heating vent even?), but then he frames Mulder instead of attacking him.

I knew that psychiatrist was toast from the jump.

The end at the mall: semi unbelievable that an entire mall went up where that old building used to be in a few months but whatever. The important thing here is i LOVE that Scully immediately thinks she should be the one to go down into the vent or whatever because she's the smaller one, but then he stops her and says you can get the next mutant. It's a little chivalrous, which i do like, but that line shows hes not volunteering bc he doesn't think she can do it, he's volunteering because he wants to. And yeah probably to protect her too and I can't fault him for that.

And finally, death by escalator??? Iconic. Also, Jfc.

Ok that was longer than a mini review but I'm just so impressed with the excellence of this show so far. Can't wait for the finale and to share my overall thoughts on S1!

[pumpkin-the-girlie-girl-vixen]

New Year’s Day: A heavy poem about the end and the beginning

In the quiet of dawn, the world holds its breath,

A new year unfolds, yet I wrestle with death.

The calendar shifts, but the weight in my chest

Is a heavy reminder that I’m far from my best.

I watch as the sun spills its light on the ground,

While inside my mind, darkness spins round and round.

A dance of despair, where the whispers grow loud,

"Is this the end, or am I lost in a shroud?"

Each resolution feels like a fragile facade,

Promises made to a world that feels flawed.

I want to believe in the hope that they bring,

But shadows are cunning, and they steal everything.

The struggle is real; it’s a battle I fight,

A war within, hidden from most of the light.

I long for connection, for someone to see,

The turmoil that churns like a storm in the sea.

As laughter surrounds me, I wear a thin veil,

A smile on my face, though I’m ghosting the trail.

But inside, I tremble, on the edge of despair,

Wondering if anyone truly would care.

Do they know the weight of the thoughts that consume?

The darkness that lingers, the sense of impending doom?

Each day feels like walking through a thick fog,

And I’m battling demons that turn love into smog.

Yet in this moment, a flicker draws near,

A whisper of hope that perhaps I can hear.

Maybe this year, I can learn to be free,

To embrace all the struggle and still choose to be me.

So here on this New Year’s, I choose to hold tight,

To the flicker of light that cuts through the night.

I’ll reach for the hands of those willing to stand,

To walk through the fire, together, hand in hand.

For endings can birth a new chapter of growth,

And though I’ve been battered, I vow to make an oath:

To seek out the warmth in the faces I know,

To share my burdens, let my true feelings show.

New Year’s Day dawns, and while the struggle is real,

It’s a canvas of hope where I dare to feel.

With each passing moment, I’ll strive to believe,

That this is not the end, but a chance to retrieve.

A life full of colors, of laughter and tears,

A journey through shadows, facing deep-seated fears.

So, as the year turns, I’ll embrace what may come,

For in the fight for my life, I’m never truly done.

Or so I’m trying to grasp a fraction of a bringing,

To begin to believe all these positive things people spout on New Year’s Day.

That shit’s literally a joke, by the way,

When the echoes of doubt pull me back into gray.

They say, “New year, new you!” like it’s magic or gold,

But the truth is, these promises feel heavy and cold.

What if the dawn doesn’t change who I am?

What if the struggle just tightens the jam?

I scroll through the feeds, everyone smiling and bright,

Yet inside I’m still wrestling with my own endless fight.

While confetti falls down on the streets filled with cheer,

I’m trapped in a cycle, alone with my fear.

“Just think positive thoughts!” Oh, how easy they say,

But the mind is a maze where the shadows won’t play.

They don’t see the battles that rage deep within,

The moments of weakness, the heavy chagrin.

So, I sit on this cusp of what’s hopeful and bleak,

And I wonder if silence is all that I seek.

Can I carve out a path where the light might seep through,

Or am I destined to dwell in the gray and the blue?

Still, a flicker persists, faint but somehow alive,

But only to remind me how hard it is to strive.

I know that the journey won’t vanish today,

But I’ll continue to walk through the shadows, come what may.

So, here’s to the chaos, the mess that I own,

To the truths that I face, and the seeds I have sown.

Maybe this year, it’s not about perfect, but real,

To embrace all my flaws, and just let myself feel.

For in the laughter and tears, the confusion and strife,

I’m still navigating the void, weighed down by life.

And while New Year’s Day may feel like a jest,

I’m left with the darkness, with no place to rest.

[euesworld]

"You have the heart of an angel, the tips tinged in black.. it casts a shadow on your ribcage, cause it's just filled with light like that."

Everyone has a little darkness inside - eUë

[dailywarriorheadshots]

Daily Dose of Warriors: Day 11

Hello everyone, this is your daily dose of warrior cats.

We hope you like breakfast for dinner, because today we have Pancakes! A tom from Darkness Within.

[diaryofrandom]

SOS: Heard of Whimsical_musings fic Darkness Within

Guys, it is like my all-time favorite fic and it has been deleted, including the author's account, I have a download of the first book, but not of the incomplete second one. They updated it a couple of days ago! I know some might think it's unethical, but please help. And Whimsical if you're reading this, WHY!!! Does anyone have a download of the second installment?! PS: It was posted on AO3 if that helps

[unholy-cvlt]

LOVELESS

In the throes of the misery. I would swear that I'd have my revenge.

And at the cross roads of insanity. We'll be loveless until the end.

No to the change, in the end we will break, these cycles of hate.

And in the end they took it all away, the stolen lives and a shallow grave.

The promises they would never make, just lie after lie.

Has left me loveless - These empty lives we strive for.

This blood and sweat we die for - until the end this sacrifice.

It's overrated...

[evilhorse]

One day the darkness inside us all may win.

(Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman #2)

[lot666achandelierinpieces]

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[wormchamp72]

youre my idol

*blushes* (*but coolly*)

Regretful sigh...though I am deeply honored 2 be considered your idol, I must warn you against putting others on a pedestal...

Though I may not seem it, I am an imperfect Worm. I hide it well, under a mask of calculated precision and seemingly effortless cool, yes---but it is a mask nonetheless. Do not take me for a liar, fair anon, for the vengeful, passionate, admirable Worm you've come 2 know from my blog is genuine---as genuine as they come. But I'm more than just my good looks and enigmatic charm...I am also a flawed, a troubled, a brooding Worm.

A Worm whose dark side causes pain when, like a sleeping tiger, it is poked...

A Worm who could snap at any moment.

Anon, this means the Wormd (world) 2 me, but I want nothing but the best for my dearest Wormchat. So while it is ultimately your choice whether or not 2 see me as an idol (I certainly understand how you could come 2 that conclusion), I feel I must remind you that seeing the true dark side of the ones you look up 2 (such as The Worm) could potentially shatter the idealized images nesting in your mind, and crush the world that you've built around those individuals...before you even realize it, the universe as you once knew it will be crumbling around you...

Many people may not be able 2 handle that darkness.

I ask, my Dear Anon...can you?

[when-flowers-weep]

Why do we see the darkness within us and think it is all we are?

That the darkness is all consuming and others have no choice but to see us as defined by it?

Darkness is only noticed when there isn't enough light to compensate.

When it's the only thing there is within a space.

In the physical world, no one notices darkness when it is only in the corners of the room or under the couches, so why do we think inside us is so different?

Just because we happen to dwell inside the dark corners within doesn't mean others only see that darkness.

They honestly probably have no idea it exists there until we point it out to them. Either consciously or unconsciously.

Because when a visitor comes to your home, they never notice the darkness in the corners or under the couches unless they are trying to look. But if they look, they give away the locations of their own dark spots.

And who would do that???

~ thoughttriloquist

[sonnemordundsterne]

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