#Disgruntled Universe Creators

[novacainedaydreams]

My daydream is harassing me so some ideas:

I want to make an anon fic that revolves around an alternate universe of content creator Tommyinnit (in basically the worst world where he dies at the age of 26), Death offers him the ability to go back and fix it for another him, and he basically gets reborn. He gets psychic flashbacks all the time and most of it revolves on the drama and worst things the community and his friends ever done in a world that's a mix of cc! and c! dreamsmp. Instead of ignore them, he tries his best to help prevent all of it from happening in the first place. And everyone just thinks he has some mental illness, which isn't totally wrong but.

Fic includes:

-Disgruntled mentor in the form of a crazy cat lady and local witch.

-Wicca/paganism/witchcraft!

-Time travel fix-it plus alternate universe travel.

-Fandom discourse!

-Death and him have a.......interesting relationship.

-other things idk.

[twistedtummies2]

Top 15 Evil Clowns

There are many fears one might consider “popular phobias.” These are terrors that are not only common amongst people in general, but frequently used, abused, and homaged in various works of popular media. They’re the sources of many famous movies and monsters. Among these popular fears you’ll see folks return to time and time again are arachnophobia, ophidiophobia, galeophobia (look up what all those words mean, I’m not telling you here)...and, of course, coulrophobia. The Fear of Clowns.

In reality, most clowns are not scary at all. They’re figures of fun and whimsy intended to make people laugh and entertain children. They work hard to practice their craft and usually do what they do either for want of money, or love of their career, or even both. However, over time, the imagery of the clown has become increasingly negatively stereotyped, to the point where it’s actually really hard to find genuinely friendly, humorous clown characters in fiction that have a lot of impact. There are a few, mind you - Bozo, Ronald McDonald, and Clarabell are three hopefully recognizable “good clown” names - but nowadays, most people see clowns in the same vein as zombies or vampires. Their innocent origins now seem almost forgotten, and as a result, the fear has become even more intense.

It’s not surprising, to be fair, that the clown has become so synonymous with evil as opposed to happiness. As many have pointed out (who are wiser than I), their heavily made-up faces and flamboyant costumes not only make for eye-catching and iconic visual elements, regardless of the circumstances, but can also make it difficult for people - especially very young people - to fully “connect” with them. As humans, we rely on certain features and physical attributes to tell what others are thinking or intending, and when they are covered up especially heavily, we naturally become unsettled. Beyond this, however, there’s also a wonderful dichotomy inherent to the idea of the Evil Clown: it’s the mismatch between the colorful, often humorous exteriors and the dark, horrific internal processes going on. They can be silly and fun, but they can also be dangerous. This applies to every form the iconography can take, from cartoon baddies to horror film bogeymen.

While I, myself, have no inherent fear of clowns, I’ve always found the idea of the Evil Clown to be fascinating. So, I thought it would be fun, as part of my October-fest of lists for 2024, to cover the topic and name some of my personal favorite examples of the trope. Some are scary, some are just cartoonishly nasty, but all of them universally give clowns a bad name. So, without further ado, here are My Top 15 Favorite Evil Clowns!

15. The Birthday Bandit, from Teamo Supremo.

Of all the characters on this list, the Birthday Bandit is arguably the least threatening, and one of the least well-known. While both of these facts hamper his ranking, he’s still worth mentioning. “Teamo Supremo” was a children’s superhero series made by Disney, inspired by a combination of old superhero shows from the 60s and 70s, and the works of Jay Ward - the creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle, and Dudley Do-Right, among other things. It focused on the adventures of three child superheroes; one of their most popular antagonists was the Birthday Bandit. The Bandit was a disgruntled children’s entertainer who turned to crime; while he mostly targeted birthday events, he would also strike on holidays and other special occasions. The main thing that makes the character so memorable, in my opinion, is voice: the Bandit was played by none other than Mark Hamill…and don’t worry, we’ll get to a certain OTHER famous clown of cruelty Hamill has played later in the list. We’re just getting started, ladies and gentlemen…

14. The Clown at Midnight.

This somewhat obscure horror-mystery venture was a made-for-TV film originally produced in Canada. Depending on where you look, the release date is listed as either 1998 or 1999, my guess being depending on the country you look at. While by no means a masterpiece of morbidity, it’s still a decently creepy adventure, in my opinion. The story begins when a young lady named Kate learns she is the daughter of a former opera star, who was killed under mysterious circumstances. She and her friends decide to try and restore the old opera house where her late mother worked. However, things take a turn for the deadly when a mysterious killer, dressed a clown, begins to stalk the teens and their teacher. Kate and her friends must try to figure out who is behind the makeup, while also attempting to stay alive. I won’t give away who the Clown is, or why they’re doing what they’re doing, but it’s the actor involved and the clown himself, as well as the atmosphere of the old opera house, that makes this movie worthwhile.

13. Punchinello, a.k.a. Mr. Punch.

The character of Punch, or more appropriately “Punchinello,” is one of the oldest examples of an evil clown in recorded fiction. Now, some of you may be thinking, “What? That silly slapstick puppet show that showed up in ‘Santa Clause 2’? Does that even count?” Well, yes: few people realize the origins of Mr. Punch are really quite disturbing. “Punchinello” is a type of clown character, and the famous figure from “Punch & Judy” is not nearly the innocent weirdo you probably would expect. The origins of Punch indicate he may not even be human, and in the classic Punch & Judy show…yeah, he’s a psychopath. He murders his wife, his child, his neighbor, a policeman, abuses various animals, and even clobbers the Devil himself just to keep his own soul out of Hell! While it’s all given this darkly humorous slapstick veneer, when you really look at the character and his actions, they’re pretty messed up. While I’ve always had a fascination with this folkloric figure, I count him low on the list because he’s really more recognizable as a character in a puppet show than anything else. Which, to me, kind of makes him sit in an odd place compared to other characters on the countdown. And while most people are vaguely familiar with the idea of “Punch & Judy,” I doubt very many really realize how thoroughly INSANE Punchinello is. Other clowns to come are much more overt in their darkness, and most of them are likely more recognizable AS clowns.

12. The Hobo Clown, from The Devil’s Carnival.

“The Devil’s Carnival” is a short independent musical movie, focused on three people who all end up damned to Hell at the exact same time. They soon discover that Hell is not the medieval fire-and-brimstone wasteland you might expect, but instead takes the form of a perverse carnival and circus. The three sinners thus face a challenge: if they can overcome their greatest sins in life, they will have a chance to go to Heaven. If not, they will be forever doomed to perform in the Carnival, facing death and torture for all eternity as punishment. The Hobo Clown is one of the demons working at the Carnival, and acts as one of two devils assigned to take care of the vain and greedy Miss Merrywood. The character was played by Ivan Moody - most famous as the lead singer of the band Five Finger Death Punch - and gets arguably the best song in the film, “A Penny For a Tale” - performed as he and his fellow carnies torment Merrywood after she fails her test. The film has a motif themed around Aesop’s Fables, and the song analogizes Merrywood’s downfall as a musical retelling of the fable of “The Dog and Her Reflection.” While this dark clown’s role in his respective source is relatively small, it is certainly VERY memorable.

11. Violator, from Spawn.

When most people think of evil clowns in comics, they most likely first think of Batman’s Joker. (And again, we’ll be getting to him soon enough.) However, the Caped Crusader is not the only comic book superhero to have a crazed and murderous clown for an arch-nemesis. Enter Violator - the arch-nemesis of Spawn. While I haven’t actually read much of the Spawn comics, I am primarily familiar with the character thanks to the (admittedly terrible) film adaptation, and (more importantly) the HBO animated series. The former had John Leguizamo, of all people, in the role (and he is arguably the best part of the movie), while the character was voiced by Michael Nicolosi in the TV series. Across all media, however, the character’s basic setup remains the same: Violator is a vaguely bug-like demon who typically takes the form of a crass, vulgar, sardonic clown as a disguise. Ostensibly, he’s in charge of training Spawn, so you’d think they’d be allies…but the Violator is resentful of his position, and only becomes more antagonistic when Spawn goes against his role as leader of Hell’s forces to fight against the Devil. Much of Violator’s evil comes from him trying to one-up his human-born rival, but he’s generally just an awful creature who enjoys suffering and violence in general. When you have a name like “Violator,” I think it’s a given you’re going to be pretty nasty by default.

10. Canio, from Pagliacci.

Alongside Punchinello, this is the oldest example on our list. It’s also the most arguable: while Canio is by no means a hero, it’s debatable how “evil” this clown really is. “Pagliacci” is one of the most well-known operas in the world. Composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo, it tells the story of a troupe of commedia dell’arte performers: chief among them is Canio, who plays the role of the clown Pagliacco in their shows. Canio is depicted as a devoted and kind husband to one of his fellow performers, Nedda…so, when he discovers Nedda is cheating on him with yet another one of their fellow actors, but doesn’t know which one, he plots to find out who her lover is and get revenge. SPOILER ALERT - this ends with Canio, unable to continue his next performance in his emotional distress, murdering both Nedda and her lover, Silvio, before the horrified audience. Canio is a complicated character: on the one hand, he’s typically shown in a sympathetic light: his love for Nedda appears genuine, and he doesn’t seem to be a cruel or abusive husband. HOWEVER, it’s indicated early on that Nedda is afraid of his temper and his possessive attitude towards her, which is why she begins her affair with Silvio. It’s not till he discovers the affair that Canio’s dark side comes out in full force, and even then, one can understand his impulsive and emotional actions. However, Nedda and Silvio aren’t depicted as necessarily bad people, either; they aren’t plotting to do any harm to Canio, and their own relationship seems equally genuine. There’s a lot of gray area here. Ultimately, I would say that double-homicide fueled by rage - however justifiable the act may or may not be - definitely counts Canio in the “Evil Clown” category.

9. Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

While Canio’s villainy is debatable, there’s no such argument to be made with the titular monsters in this cult classic horror-comedy. I mean, it comes with the name: they’re called “Killer Klowns” for a reason. As the title indicates, this movie focuses on a horde of carnivorous, clown-like extraterrestrials, who come to Earth seeking fresh prey to feast upon. The Klowns have powers and weapons that match their circus-like demeanors: they wrap people up in acidic cotton candy cocoons, hatch from eggs that resemble popcorn, have a spaceship that resembles a Big Top, and their only weak spots are their round, red clown noses. While the film is intentionally done in a cheesy, satirical style - fully absorbed in its own silly premise - these Klowns are a great example of what makes the trope so good. They are very funny and utterly bizarre, but they’re also depicted as being totally and completely evil, and have moments where they are genuinely creepy and disturbing. It’s clear that they fully enjoy their own sadistic antics, and take great delight in toying with the humans they kill and consume. The Klowns themselves, and the movie they hail from, are considered classic examples of the concept of Evil Clowns, and were so popular they even spawned a video game, where players are able to take control of the Killer Klowns and hunt down humans in a variety of absurdly despicable ways. I’ve never played the game, but if it’s in any way a match for the movie, I can only imagine it’s as fun as it is freaky.

8. Umlaut, from CarnEvil.

Speaking of video game clowns (as we did at the end of our previous pick), when it comes to the concept of evil circuses, carnivals, and so on, one game title always automatically comes to my mind: “CarnEvil.” A dark staple of arcade galleries from 1998 well into the 2000s, this - like Killer Klowns from Outer Space - was a combo of horror and humor. The game focuses on a thrillseeking protagonist who summons the titular CarnEvil: a twisted amusement park filled with monsters, ghosts, zombies, and…um…evil Christmas elves (no comment), all run by the mad showman, Ludwig Von Tokkentaker. Of course, psychotic killer clowns are all the rage at this place…and the most noteworthy among them all is our “host,” Umlaut. This disembodied jester’s skull - who flies around with his belled collar acting like a helicopter propeller - is the game’s mascot, and acts as Tokkentaker’s second-in-command. Throughout the our gory and grisly adventure, he introduces the different levels, giving each one a darkly humorous limerick to accompany them. In the climactic final sequence aboard his master’s phantom zeppelin, Umlaut confronts the player directly as a mini-boss, preluding the grand showdown between the MC and the leader of CarnEvil. As the most recognizable character from one of the most deliciously deranged arcade experiences of all time, Umlaut definitely deserves a place in my personal top ten.

7. Joker (a.k.a. Rascal), from Smile! Pretty Cure/Glitter Force.

There are quite a number of evil clowns, jesters, harlequins, and so on in the world of anime. A couple that I enjoy who didn’t make the cut include the Moderate Harlequin Alliance from “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (yes, both of those titles are things), and Saggi the Dark Clown from “Yu-Gi-Oh!” However, my favorite example from anime would have to be this character. “Smile! Pretty Cure” is one entry in the long-running “Pretty Cure” franchise…and it’s also the ONLY PreCure series I’ve ever seen. (I’m not really a huge fan of Magical Girl shows.) The series is themed around fairy-tales, with three of its major antagonists - Wolfrun, Akaoni, and Majorina - all being characters from famous fairy-tales, and the show as a whole featuring references to other stories and fairy-tale elements throughout. With that said, the main antagonist of the show appears to be a totally original character, and that is this guy. In the original Japanese version, he’s referred to as “Joker.” The English Dub, which retitled the series as “Glitter Force,” changed nearly all of the major character names and other bits of terminology; in that version, the character was renamed “Rascal.” While the original Japanese version is definitely better, I’m going to refer to the character by that name in this description, simply because I find “Rascal” to be a more unique name than “Joker.” The four villains all plan to resurrect a dark entity known as “Emperor Pierrot,” and use his power to - of course - take over the world. It’s eventually revealed that Rascal is actually a part of Pierrot, given his own body and soul, and his greatest desire is to return to his Master and become part of him once again. Rascal will stop at nothing to achieve these goals, and while he at first seems like a goofball, he quickly shows himself to be the scariest and arguably the most wicked of the bunch. And considering his associates include the Big Bad Wolf and the Evil Queen from Snow White, that’s probably saying quite a lot. While the aforementioned Big Bad Wolf, Wolfrun (or “Ulric” in Glitter Force) is my favorite of the villains, Rascal comes at a close second, and was by far the most sinister of the group.

6. Kefka Palazzo, from Final Fantasy.

I’m not super well-versed in the universe of “Final Fantasy,” but I’ve played and seen enough to know a fair bit about Kefka Palazzo. And with what I know about him, there’s no doubt in my mind he’s one of my favorite video game villains, and therefore a shoe-in for a place on this countdown. Once upon a time, Kefka was meant to be a great hero: the first “prototype” of an intended army of Magic Knights, he was experimented on with Magitek (as the name implies, a sort of combo of magic and technology) to give him special powers. The experiment, however, did not go as planned: it DID give Kefka great powers, but also twisted his mind. Kefka is the jolliest nihilist you could ever hope NEVER to meet: he very literally cannot comprehend feelings like love, compassion, and loyalty, and doesn’t understand why people hold so many things as precious. So, like an errant child, he reacts to these things he doesn’t understand by destroying him. While Kefka is manipulative and cunning, his schemes and plots have no great ambition behind them: all he yearns for is death and destruction. Nothing matters to him but killing and ruining other people and the things they hold dear, and no amount of this meaningless horror is enough. He is both a tragic and decidedly deplorable character, and one of the most powerful and dangerous examples of an evil clown on this countdown.

5. The Ghost Clown, from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?

This may seem like a weird one to place into the Top 5, but for me, it’s a no-brainer. While the Ghost Clown may not be the most threatening and scary of all the clowns on this countdown, he’s one of the first characters I think of whenever I think of the concept, as well as one of my favorite classic Scooby-Doo villains. Appearing in the episode “Bedlam in the Big Top,” the Ghost Clown is a mysterious figure, with a raspy, husky voice and hypnotic powers. It’s revealed that the Ghost Clown is a superstition among circus folk in this world: whenever the Clown shows up, it’s a sign that the circus is doomed. That certainly seems to be the case, as after the appearance of this particular specter, the circus he’s haunting begins to experience a variety of accidents, endangering the performers and causing nearly all of them to leave. It’s therefore up to the Mystery Inc. gang to find a way to stop the Ghost Clown, being the meddling kids they are. In typical fashion, it’s eventually revealed the supposed ghost is a crook in a costume, but I always liked the lore of the Clown being some sort of evil spirit and bad omen, and the Clown himself is just creepy enough to a memorable member of the Scooby-Doo Rogues Gallery. Shaggy, Scooby, and the rest have faced other clowns since then - from a man-eating robot clown to a zombie fond of balloon animals (yes, both of those are in other Scooby-Doo programs) - but none are quite as iconic as the Ghost Clown.

4. Fear, a.k.a. The Clown, from Star Trek: Voyager.

Played by Michael McKean, this creepy customer appeared in my personal favorite episode of “Star Trek: Voyager,” entitled “Thaw.” In this episode, the crew of Voyager stumble upon a group of humanoids - the last of their race - who are being kept in suspended animation, hooked up to an elaborate computer system. It’s revealed that this computer system places the minds of its users into a sort of “dreamworld.” This dreamworld is run by the Clown, a.k.a. “Fear.” Why is he called this? Because the Clown is a literal manifestation of fear itself: he tortures those in his dreamworld with their worst fears and most traumatizing memories, till they literally get scared to death. (Hmmmm…a clown who feeds off of people’s fears, and can make them experience them…where have I heard this before?) While the whole episode is a glorious blend of nightmare fuel and entertaining silliness, courtesy of Fear/the Clown, I think what makes me love it more than anything else is the way it ends. I won’t give away the ending here, but it’s one of the most haunting and emotionally ambiguous conclusions to any Star Trek episode, hands-down.

3. The Chief Clown, from Doctor Who.

From one sci-fi show to another. The Chief Clown is the secondary villain of my personal favorite episode of the Seventh Doctor’s era, “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy.” He is a member of the Psychic Circus: an interstellar circus that has set down its roots on the desert planet of Segonax, and is inviting people from all across the galaxy to tryout and become their next big act. The Doctor and his companion, Ace, go to see the show, and soon find themselves wrapped up in a massive conspiracy, involving extraterrestrial Gods and many buried secrets. The Chief Clown is the ultimate manifestation of the corruption of the circus: it’s indicated that, once upon a time, he was a simple and innocent entertainer, and was considered a genuinely great clown. However, he’s now become obsessed with the power he has over other people, and unlike the other circus performers - who seem more begrudging in their evil deeds, at least to some degree - the Chief Clown has completely embraced the madness. As the episode goes on, he gleefully carries out the will of his near-deity-like masters, and is more than willing to sacrifice not only random people, but his fellow longtime performers, to sate their demands. The character was played by Ian Reddington, and his performance is a major, MAJOR part of what makes the Chief Clown so memorable: he takes even the most simple lines and story beats and finds ways to make them fascinating to watch and listen to as they play out. As I’ve said, I’m typically not afraid of clowns…but this guy might be the one who creeps me out more than any other on the list. (pauses) Well…almost any other, at least. All in due time…

2. Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a.k.a. IT, from Stephen King’s IT.

I was actually tempted, at first, to place Pennywise - the clownish guise of the mysterious entity simply called “IT” from Stephen King’s story of the same name - much lower on the list. Mostly because…to be blunt, I’ve never seen a version of this story that satisfied me to 100%. Every interpretation - the book, the 1990 miniseries, and the two-part cinematic film treatment - has their own share of flaws, and also their fair share of good points. However, as time has gone on…while I have noticed more and more the issues with the story itself, I have also, conversely, gained more and more of an appreciation of the character of Pennywise. Whenever people think of the phrase “Evil Clown,” he (it?) is one of the first characters folks think of or reference. Every incarnation of Pennywise is slightly different, but all of them share the same basic idea: the clown is the preferred “costume” of a shapeshifting creature, referred to as “IT,” which feeds on people’s fear…and then feeds on the people themselves. What I love most about Pennywise in the book is the way IT is actually written: for all the problems the novel has, the monster, itself, is honestly so incredibly disturbing. Something about the way King describes the creature and its thoughts and words and so on makes it feel so unnervingly alien and cosmic. The screen treatments don’t capture this same nigh-Lovecraftian idea, but they are memorable in their own ways: Tim Curry’s delightfully over-the-top performance often feels more comical than truly chilling, but is certainly a memorable and entertaining execution, and it’s easy to see why so many people still feel scared of him, or at least enjoy him, to this day. Bill Skarsgard’s Pennywise upped the horror factor to the max, but still had a decent amount of humor and even manipulative guile to him, and gave the character a wonderful arc, as the eater of worlds and master of fear learns what it’s like to feel fear itself. Whatever version you prefer, there are few twisted harlequins quite as iconic as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

1. The Joker & Harley Quinn, from Batman.

Yep. It’s finally time. You all knew this one was coming. And yes, I’m including Harley here, too: while I’ve personally become a bit annoyed with Harley’s ridiculous levels of misused popularity over the years - and nowadays she barely even counts as an “evil” clown, a lot of the time - I’d feel remiss to leave her out of the running entirely. The fact that it bothers me so many of her redesigns and reinventions almost seem to forget the fact she’s meant to evoke the iconography of a classic clown and jester should say something on its own. However, I’ll admit it’s mostly the Joker we’re talking about here. The Clown Prince of Crime is arguably the most famous supervillain of all time, and is one of the longest-lasting killer clowns on this countdown: he’s been around since 1940. I think the only clowns who have been around longer than him are Pagliacci and Punchinello; considering the latter has been around since the 17th century, and the former has been around since the late 1800s…yeah, I’d say the Joker’s near-85-year-run is still pretty darn impressive. If you need proof of just how much influence this character has had on me, if nothing else, you don’t even have to look at other things I’ve written; just go back over this list and see how many times I hinted at the Joker’s arrival, and how many characters here bear some resemblance - however intentional or not -  to the Ace of Knaves. There’s really not much more I even need to say to justify this decision: in my opinion, the Joker (and, to a lesser degree, dear Harley Quinn) are the ultimate couple of Evil Clowns. “Laugh, clown, laugh.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS INCLUDE…

Sweet Tooth, from Twisted Metal. (I don’t really know anything about this character or these games, but from what little I’ve learned, he seems fun in an utterly horrifying way.)

The Clown Doctors, from Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. (Also the Clown Statue. Lots of evil clowns here.)

The Fireman Clown, from The Brave Little Toaster. (GOOD LORD, THIS THING WAS SCARY.)

Krusty the Clown AND Sideshow Bob, from The Simpsons. (Not sure how much either of these guys count - Krusty seems more “cynical” than “evil,” and Bob barely even qualifies as a clown - hence why they’re only Honorable Mentions.)

The Clown Doll, from Poltergeist. (I felt this fit more in the vein of “creepy toys” than “evil clowns,” but still worthy of an Honorable Mention.)

Mad Pierrot, from Cowboy Bebop. (He may not wear makeup in the original anime, but I still say he counts.)

[the-starlight-project]

i just found your blog a bit ago, and I've binged the entire thing already! absolutely love it, especially the dread anyways, I'm noticing a suspicious lack of Dr Denver omelet from that cast photo. now, of course, maybe he was the one taking the photo, or perhaps he was busy with something. but given the fact that he's one of THE most recognizable sonic characters, being there from the beginning with the blue blue himself, it does seem suspicious that he wouldn't participate, even if it would only be passed around back stage. perhaps eggman himself is the director. I mean, I imagine that the eggmobile, badniks, and other such machines would make great places for cameras to get shots of the speedster. not to mention the meta context of eggman being the original Sega star before they changed their mind and made him the main antagonist, in this universe, maybe it was some sort of passion project that he pitched to some higher ups, and while he still got to start in it, it got changed wildly from his original vision. not to mention, he's one of the only humans (or at least one of the only ones to ever appear consistently), so it would make a bit of sense for him to have some sort of higher purpose than JUST actor. of course, there is also the other, and more likely (both for the universe in general and for the "eggman was the original star" theory), is that eggmans actor is just a crabby old tool that doesn't really get along with any of the actors that much, so he just didn't participate in the picture.

also, speaking of cameras, I have a feeling that sonic and shadow are gonna get into some BIG trouble when whoever was manning that security camera gets a hold of them, or tells the higher-up or something

AGHHHHH long form asks my beloved <3

It is kind of odd that Eggman (or his actor adjacent) wasn't in the photo... but also, there were plenty of people missing from that photo too. Also damn ???? What a theory when it comes to "disgruntled creator of the project trying to ruin it" - that's honestly incredibly fun to think about and really inspired.

Also "crabby old tool" is HILARIOUS LMAOOOO

[ao3feed-piltovers-finest]

Fighting For A Chance

by RhetoricallyLost

Caitlyn is a student at Piltover University, doing her best to get into the enforcer academy after school. In order to set herself up for success she seeks training at a boxing Gym in the neighborhood of Zaun with her best friend Jayce. What she doesn't expect is the disgruntled pink haired woman who ends up helping to train her.

Words: 6059, Chapters: 2/2, Language: English

Fandoms: Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021), League of Legends

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence

Categories: F/F

Characters: Caitlyn (League of Legends), Vi (League of Legends), Jayce (League of Legends), Ekko (League of Legends)

Relationships: Caitlyn/Vi (League of Legends)

Read on A03. from AO3 works tagged ‘Caitlyn/Vi (League of Legends)’

[rriavian]

According to your universe, which feeling Corinthian feels most towards Dream? Is it Desire or devotion or anything else?

And which feeling Dream feels most towards Corinthian? Is it affection? Or Desire? Or possessiveness or something else?

It is not necessary to mention one answer only. You may write a paragraph on what range of feelings they have for each other

Jessamy, my dearest—you have been incredibly patient thank you so much for this question! I’ve been thinking about this for weeks (it’s been sat in my drafts since before I went on holiday) but spent a while trying to get the wording right. I hope you enjoy my answer <3

I do think it’s love! Just perhaps not a human love.

The Baiting the Trap ‘verse works on the premise that after hundreds of years of sexual tension the Corinthian finally gets the chance to act on it as well as his anger at his creator. He was pretty certain Dream was going to destroy him afterwards so decided to just go for it. He’d been cool and collected for far too long and the lid was not going back on that box now it’s open. Dream is no less interested (he did initiate after all) but though far more unhinged when it comes to love/jealousy his sexual desire is a bit more chill. Idk, maybe it’s because I’m ace but I see him as being like ‘eh, depends on the sex so you better make it good’ when it comes to taking someone to bed.

It’s the devotion in observable/tangible actions that I think reels him in, that I think is the real lure, the single minded focus of another all for him is something Dream doesn’t bother trying to resist. He'll never see it as a weakness either. I think it stems partly from a unmet need to feel entirely accepted, entirely wanted, when so often there are parts of him that others find too extreme.

Too sharp.

So Baiting the Trap is still only just entering the second ‘arc’ which means there’s a lot more to some but…

The antagonism, the extremes, the spectrum of morality and the acceptance/competition of each other’s sharpness…it’s always going to be a large part of their relationship. Though I would add that I think the Corinthian’s greedy possession is a grounding force, which I’ve mostly implied up to this point but there will be some more explicit confirmations coming up in the series. Dream likes how fiercely he’s claimed, how intent his nightmare is on knowing him. Yeah it's the Corinthian figuring out weaknesses too but…it’s looking beneath. Trying to see him as he is.

It’s wanting to.

And it’s wanting to put his fingerprints all over him.

Dream made the Corinthian (which gives us all the wonderful facets of a creator/creation dynamic) but…to him there is something unique about being chosen. About laying the bait and having the Corinthian decide to take it every time. Even if Dream knows that he will, knows that he can offer himself, he isn’t forcing it. As much as that prods at the Corinthian’s desire for agency, stings his pride, it also gives to it. In a way BTT Dream is soothing the original wound of the Corinthian’s betrayal for them both. He rebelled by turning away, by leaving, but this is him deciding to act that frustration out while also no longer denying how much he wants Dream.

So just by being so obsessed with defeating him in such a deeply personal—up close and incredibly intimate—way, the Corinthian is effectively giving Dream all the attention he could ever want.

Promising a constant supply of the devotion I think Dream requires to feel satisfied by a lover.

Though it’s by no means one sided. The Corinthian gets a taste of looking at the bigger picture, at Dream’s responsibility for the larger scale, and that’s compelling to him in this context because understanding it allows him to enjoy what it means for his creator to turn away for even a little while. Disgruntlement over Dream’s commitment to his responsibilities has always been (and always will be) a source of tension in their relationship. But this is also a manifestation of the Corinthian’s canon need to prove he was made right��that I also tend to interpret as his wish to prove he is the most worthy believer, the only one to do it correctly—so now he dares blasphemy so he can worship without distance.

While Dream is enjoying the novelty of being the singular object of another's focus, the Corinthian gets to enjoy moments of having what is essentially a universe stare him down without blinking. And that fulfills his own need for attention, his own desire to feel wanted. It’s like sauntering right up to a god busy answering prayers and grabbing them by the hand.

It’s saying ‘reply later I want you now’.

Of course possessiveness and obsession often appear alongside an additional dynamic of ownership that borders on objectification. But with these two I’ve always seen it differently.

Above I mentioned Dream finding the Corinthian’s possessive nature to be a grounding force, and this is really just a continuation of that point because the Corinthian feels the same way about Dream. I don’t think dehumanisation/objectification really works the way we’re used to conceptualising it with characters that have never been human in the first place. We can’t take humanity away from them but what we can take is personhood. Which I think is something both Dream and the Corinthian value incredibly highly. To be honest, I think that in many ways they both use what we might see as objectification to affirm identity in/to each other, to affirm personhood.

It’s a return of self, not a denial of it, humanity the real box when the Corinthian and Dream have always been Other.

It might sound odd but I see a lot of their relationship through this lens. The Corinthian is a ‘thing’ in the same way as Dream is, an object of the same kind, with a function and a role, but that doesn’t deny a sense of self. They don’t need to be in conflict.

So I suppose in BTT that’s really what it’s about. How their relationship supports a reaffirmation of both of their identities. The Corinthian is Dream’s creation, his nightmare, his masterpiece, but that doesn’t mean he’s just a thing to him. To me the creator/creation dynamic adds identity, adds agency, contributes to the fullness of character rather than taking away from it. Neither of them have to scale themselves down. They don't have to make themselves smaller. So that's another part of what these characters can find in each other, part of the balance I like to write, part of how they ground themselves while also enjoying testing their own extremes.

It’s love and possessiveness and you help me keep my balance. It’s I can be me to the fullest, it’s no part of me is ugly to you. It’s nothing will make me look away. It’s I will fight with you forever and you will let me, you won’t burn out, you can take all that I am.

You want all of what I am and that is love.

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Wild and Wicked

Read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/60489310

by missrosies

"Dad, don't panic but werewolves are real."

His dad let out a sigh before he got his phone out and scrolled through his contacts. He clicked the call button a tad too hard before pressing his phone against his ear.

"Who are you calling? Dad, did you just hear what I said?"

His dad held up a finger, indicating that the call had been picked up, and Stiles tumbled out of his seat when he opened up with a disgruntled "You were right and now I owe you twenty bucks." Then, with a grave look directed at him, added, "And can you please help Stiles before he sets himself on fire?"

And that's when Stiles knew he had a witch cousin from England.

Words: 5731, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Teen Wolf (TV)

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M, Gen, M/M

Characters: Stiles Stilinski, Harry Potter, Sheriff Stilinski (Teen Wolf), Derek Hale, Peter Hale, Harry Potter Characters, Background & Cameo Characters

Relationships: Peter Hale/Harry Potter, Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski

Additional Tags: Female Harry Potter, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Not Beta Read, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Romantic Fluff, Fluff and Crack, Tags Are Hard

https://archiveofourown.org/works/60489310

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all hail the pressure

all hail the pressure by Anonymous It's been one hundred standard ship cycles since Poe Dameron was captured and placed in this cell, with orders from Supreme Leader Ren not to receive any visitors — no droids that can be tampered with, no simple-minded stormtroopers that might be talked into changing sides, no disgruntled officers that could be persuaded to break the prisoner out for the right price. Words: 4401, Chapters: 1/5, Language: English Fandoms: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Relationships: Poe Dameron/Armitage Hux Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, War Prize, Consent Issues, Post-Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Captivity, Porn Logic

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New My Little Pony FIENDship is Magic Digital Comic Book

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Katie Cook is a comic artist and writer that hails from the mitten state (as in Michigan, not that she is in the state of being a mitten). She is the creator of the comic Gronk: A Monster’s Story as well as working on IDW’s smash-hit My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. She has also done work for Marvel, DC, Disney, LucasFilm, Fraggle Rock, and many other companies. She also wrote some books about mean cats that people seem to like.

Jeremy Whitley is a comic book writer and artist, known as the creator of the series Princeless. In 2011 Whitley joined Action Lab Entertainment as their official Director of Marketing and head of PR, where he handles solicitations, reviews, press releases, and interviews. Jeremy has also co-written licensed properties from the publisher including the 2012 digital mini-series "GlobWorld" and the ongoing series "NFL RushZone". In addition to his original creations, he has also been a regular writer for IDW's My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and My Little Pony: Friends Forever.

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[filmmakersvision]

Kohrra Review

July 22, 2023

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

Seven years back, we got a glimpse of the downtrodden state of Punjab through the film, Udta Punjab. The drugs, the violence, the chaos. It was a stark departure from the gorgeous pinds, ganne ke khet, and an overall romanticized version of Punjab we had grown accustomed to through the movies. We still see those sprawling fields in Kohrra, but now there is an ominous air over it, a fog of criminality that refuses to disappear. Netflix’s latest series is a crime thriller that follows two police officers, Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) and Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti), as they attempt to solve the murder of a groom, just days prior to his wedding. Their personal and professional lives intertwine as the search for the culprit reveals much about the dismal state of society.

It is no surprise that one of the writers of Udta Punjab is a co-creator on this series. Sudip Sharma, also known for Amazon’s critically acclaimed show, Paatal Lok, has the knowledge and writing prowess to explore the gritty depths of Punjab. Along with director Randeep Jha, and co-writers, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, they create a universe that relies heavily on its atmosphere. From the Punjabi dialect spoken by the actors to the stark cinematography, they strive for authenticity.

Though it gets straight into the main plot, the crime being discovered within the first few minutes of the first episode, the story is slow to unravel. The exposition of the characters happens over the course of the series as each episode reveals a little more about their personal lives. The narrative is predictable. But, there is an unpredictability within that predictability. Many aspects of the mystery are easily guessed early on, but they are just loose threads. How these threads are woven together to form this murderous situation is the suspense we relish.

But what sets Kohrra apart, is the way it uses the mystery as background fodder for a poignant story of parental abuse and generational trauma. We see a whole generation of youngsters stifled due to the misplaced frustration of their elders. Happy suffers the inattention of his father, leading him down a treacherous path. Garundi is victim to the emotional blackmail of his brother and sister in law. Nimrat faces mental torture at the hands of her rigid father. Paul feels suppressed by the extreme beliefs of his father and as a result, Liam struggles due to Paul’s pain. The common thread here is the existence of parental figures who are insistent on imposing their beliefs from a generation of the past on their children of today. It is a bleak commentary on familial structures in modern society amid the chaotic crime scene in Punjab.

The brilliant writing along with the great performances bring these characters and themes to life. Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti do a commendable job leading the show. It’s remarkable to see how Barun Sobti imbibes this rustic Punjabi character, so different from any role he has portrayed thus far. This may be his fourth release of the year, but it’s definitely his best performance of them all. Suvinder Vicky is a revelation. Despite a career lasting almost two decades, with a few forays into Hindi entertainment, he is largely unknown to an Indian audience outside Punjab. This series has not only brought to light his nuanced acting, but has also catapulted him into belated stardom. While these two actors lead the way, it is the supporting cast that keeps the series afloat. Harleen Sethi is terrific in the role of Balbir’s disgruntled, angry and depressed daughter, Nimrat. Rachel Shelly beautifully portrays Clara’s agony of losing a son in a nation foreign to her. And there are many more actors that do a tremendous job bringing emotion and authenticity to their roles.

As the series comes to a close, I find myself wondering, are we supposed to like these characters? Barring Nimrat and Clara, my heart doesn’t ache for anyone. Instead, I feel disgusted by some of these people and their despicable actions. But, I believe that is the intention. These grey characters are not meant to be likeable. They are instead meant to be seen as an imperfect part of an imperfect society. A society that is slowly drowning in its own evils. But, as they each have their own form of redemption, we experience satisfaction, that in this burning society, there is a glimmer of hope. Just like its characters, Kohrra isn’t perfect. It is slow, it is predictable. But as the mystery takes a backseat, an important commentary on society emerges that makes the series a riveting watch.

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I'd like to sleep in 'til two on a Sunday (And listen to the bluebirds sigh)

https://ift.tt/MEhskIV by eresphere The only thing that motivated him to get up anymore was the coffee shop down the road. It was only a small business, maybe 3 booths and as many tables and chairs crammed into the place as possible without being too crowded up, but it was remarkably homely. It smelled of sweet cinnamon and coffee, and there were pot plants on the till, fresh flowers on the tables. Or, Johnny has a run-in with the new cute barista at his local coffee shop and for some reason, he can't stop thinking about him. Words: 1690, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Karate Kid (Movies), Cobra Kai (TV) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Daniel LaRusso, Johnny Lawrence, Ali Mills (Karate Kid) Relationships: Daniel LaRusso/Johnny Lawrence, Johnny Lawrence & Ali Mills, Daniel LaRusso & Ali Mills Additional Tags: Johnny Lawrence is Bad at Feelings, Bisexual Johnny Lawrence, POV Johnny Lawrence, Gay Daniel LaRusso, Protective Daniel LaRusso, daniel is just living life being silly being broke, and johnny comes ramming in like FUCK YOU, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Coffee Shops, daniel is a cute barista and johnny is a disgruntled regular, theyre so silly i love them guys, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, no beta we die like i wish terry silver did, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn source https://archiveofourown.org/works/50133361 September 16, 2023 at 08:35PM

[sonicasura]

“And you’re certain about this?”

Being able to contact Azmuth wasn’t always a guarantee due to time differences or the sheer distance between other universes. But if Dart ever needed a second (technically third—the Omnitrix was still debating) opinion, it was now.

Dart: “The Omnitrix was able to figure out these Predacons were a viable transformation from the get-go. And then, I got the surprise of the lifetime when I could physically talk. I have to at least try to bring them back.”

The first thinker took in his protégé’s appearance—they looked very tired after spending veritable months in a single transformation. Wasn’t that a surprise? The Omnitrix itself engaging the lifeform lock without accounting for the full consequences. Still, he was trying to think of an argument to convince Dart to let him pull them out of that universe. A war was not someplace he would have sent them if he was aware of it.

“And you think you can what tame these new Predacons?”

Dart: “Not tame, no. This isn’t a Highbreed invasion situation.” *The currently a human reminded back, surprisingly not needing a reference from the Omnitrix.* “The Highbreed wiped out a lot of other species in their attempt to take everyone down with them. These newer Predacons weren’t malicious or violent. Hell, they never had a chance to be born.”

Predaking… Crest listened to them well enough even when his instincts told him to attack the Autobots. The human teen had encouraged him to develop his own opinion on humanity—whether that be like, tolerance, or dislike. (A very weird lesson to have when they were human underneath.) Sure, giant alien robots seemed perfectly suited for war. Yet the occasional casual comment among the Decepticons made it sound like they used to be apart of a pretty normal sounding culture.

“Dart. You struggled to sustain yourself in your Predacon form. How are you going to keep at minimum several dozen new creatures healthy and whole?”

Omnitrix: “Cybertronian biology is rather fragile at its core with those Sparks being their ultimate weakpoints. I’m afraid the restoration calculation falls down to less than a dozen due to that particular biological quirk. If we should attempt it, that is. My creator brings up a decent question—the two factions already struggle to sustain themselves.”

Dart, having a rather disgruntled expression: “Oh, yes! I’m certain the two factions who keep having to constantly search for Energon wouldn’t mind another faction. Considering they keep blowing up their only food source.”

The Omnitrix had the decency to at least send a pulse of sheepishness at its user. Right. In all the insanity, the time the Autobots blew up an energon mine with Predaking inside slipped their processors.

“…Pardon?”

Very rare was it to see Azmuth at a lose for words.

Dart: “I’m not exaggerating when I say that the Cybertronians seem to have a startling lack of common sense. It’s like a kid Ben’s impulsive in several adults who are thousands of years old.”

“…Just. Limit your time spent in your Predacon transformation. I don’t recommend engaging the lifeform lack again. In fact, try to limit your transformations in general. Your body needs to acclimatize to being human again.”

—ROB’d Anon.

Dart (and the Omnitrix) are surrounded by idiots.

Can't help but feel bad for Dart and Omnitrix. I mean Megatron's go to strategy whenever an Autobot infiltrates a mine is blow it sky high. Also they should really learn that Predaking would pretty much shrug off an Energon explosion.

I can imagine Dart finding out about the Synthetic Energon formula and sneak into the Autobots' base to copy it. Omnitrix or Azmuth could figure out the missing components needed. Especially if they are gonna go with Dart's Predacon Restoration idea.

[homestuck-fanauthor-coalition]

@bralsradoesfanfiction

As of now, Vriska and Terezi are newcomers to their fates. They have found themselves in a stairwell, the top of which being unreachable due to debris. Vriska, disgruntled with how futile her early exploration efforts are, sprints down a floor before suddenly stopping. She feels some sort of presence by the stairwell. She looks around frantically and Terezi asks if she's okay. She lies and says she is and pretends nothing ever happened. They continue exploring, eventually wandering into a classroom like the one they woke up in. The door handle feels oddly cold, but Vriska doesn't hesitate. She does hesitate, however, at the sight of a skeleton in the corner of the room.

Chapters: 3/?

Rating: Mature

Archive Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category: F/F; F/M

Fandom: Homestuck

Relationships: Nepeta Leijon/Equius Zahhak; Terezi Pyrope & Vriska Serket; Terezi Pyrope/Vriska Serket; Vriska Serket & Equius Zahhak; Aradia Megido & Dave Strider

Characters: Aradia Megido; Equius Zahhak; Vriska Serket; Dave Strider; Roxy Lalonde; Eridan Ampora; Terezi Pyrope; Grandpa Harley | Beta Jake English; Nepeta Leijon; Rose Lalonde

Additional Tags: corpse party au; Humanstuck; Alternate Universe - No Sburb/Sgrub Sessions; Suicide; Some Corpses Usually Skeletons But Also Some; Meat Goop; as a treat

[ao3feed-destiel-02]

I Don't Think These Things Are Demons (So What Could They Be?)

I Don't Think These Things Are Demons (So What Could They Be?) https://ift.tt/8A76wf3 by OrangesBread “Uhm, apparently the town’s abstinence camp, but that part isn’t important-” He cut him off again, “Hell yeah it’s important, what kind of town has its own abstinence camp?” His face was still disgruntled, this time with disgust. “Like I said, doesn’t matter, the important part is kids have been periodically going missing over the years,” He pointed to an article on screen from the camp's website. “Okay, that is kind of weird.” Dean looked at the pictures at the bottom of the website, there were two people, a girl wearing a pink shirt, and a boy wearing a blue one. He turned back to the road, “What’s this place called again?” He asked. Sam rolled his window back up as they neared the end of the bridge, the sign at the entrance of the town now in his line of sight, “Hatchetfield,” He replied. “Hatchetfield, weird name for a town, but I guess it seems pretty fitting considering whatever is going on here.” Words: 1699, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Supernatural (TV 2005), Hatchetfield Series - Team StarKid Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Miss Holloway (Hatchetfield), Charles Coven, Eddie Chiplucky, Douglas "Duke" Keane, Emma Perkins, Girl Jeri (Hatchetfield), Boy Jerry (Hatchetfield), Ziggs (Hatchetfield), Henry Hidgens, John McNamara, Ted Spankoffski, Stephanie Lauter, Peter Spankoffski, Brenda (Hatchetfield), Other Character Tags to Be Added Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Dean Winchester & Sam Winchester, Minor or Background Relationship(s), Miss Holloway/Douglas "Duke" Keane, Eddie Chiplucky/Charles Coven, Dean Winchester & Miss Holloway Additional Tags: Humor, Crossover, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, The Black and White (Black Friday), The Black Book (Hatchetfield), Other Additional Tags to Be Added, no beta we die jane perkins via AO3 works tagged 'Castiel/Dean Winchester' https://ift.tt/1RMd8Ho July 11, 2024 at 01:40AM

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

Memories (And The People They Torture)

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/2v5xZJQ by valentinelocks 5 years after the events of NWH, Peter finds himself stuck in a universe entirely unlike his own with - you guessed it - No Way Home. Very funny, Universe. Jaded with the vigilante world and unwilling to unpack anything remotely resembling his trauma, Peter thinks it’s high time he hung up the spidersuit to focus on being a normal 20 something y/o for once - One that graduates college, gets a job and makes something of himself...provided he doesn’t expose his meta abilities to his totally normal, not secretly superhero/vigilante friends (who really should find better excuses for their convenient disappearances because frankly, he’s heard better). Join Peter as he struggles with the everyday problems of an ex-superhero turned interdimensional transfer student with bad emotional avoidance habits. Did I mention broke? Because it's college. Who isn’t! Ft. bad decisions, an overly invested TA, a disgruntled neighbour and his equally grumpy (albeit scarier) younger brother (sorry ‘parasitical, situation-based responsibility’..whatever that means), bosses whose morality We Are Ignoring because Paid Internships, crime fighting + poorly disguised brunch Interventions he really should stop falling for. Because he’s fine. Fine! Words: 4266, Chapters: 1/12, Language: English Fandoms: Spider-Man - All Media Types, Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), Young Justice - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: Gen Characters: Peter Parker, Jason Todd, Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson, Wally West, Artemis Crock, Tim Drake, Bruce Wayne, Pamela Isley Relationships: Batfamily Members & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Jason Todd, Peter Parker & Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Wally West, Pamela Isley & Peter Parker, Jason Todd & Damian Wayne, Minor or Background Relationship(s) Additional Tags: Peter Parker is a Mess, Peter Parker Needs a Hug, Jason Todd is Red Hood, Jason Todd and Damian Wayne Meet in the League of Assassins, Dick Grayson is Nightwing, Dick Grayson is Peter Parker's Biological Parent, Dick Grayson is Not Okay, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Dimension Travel, College Student Peter Parker, Peter Parker Has Issues, Peter Parker Has Spinnerets, Peter Parker Has Fangs, Fluff and Humor, Peter grinding for that masters degree, Wally West is Concerned, BAMF Peter Parker, Morally Ambiguous Peter Parker, Roy Harper & Jason Todd are Best Friends, I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Not Beta Read, Tim Drake is Robin, Tim Drake is a Menace read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/2v5xZJQ

[theotakufiles]

Rakuda Laughs! Manga

In the vibrant city of Rakuda, laughter has become a rare and precious commodity. The once lively streets are now cloaked in sadness and despair, leaving its inhabitants longing for happiness. But everything changes when a peculiar troupe of comedians known as "Rakuda Laughs" arrives.

Led by the enigmatic but incredibly talented comedian, Kojiro Rakuda, this ragtag group sets out to bring joy back into the lives of Rakuda's people through their uproarious performances. Armed with wit, charm, and an arsenal of hilarious skits and slapstick routines, they ignite laughter wherever they go.

However, bringing smiles back to the faces of Rakuda's citizens won't be easy. The city is ruled by a ruthless mayor who believes that laughter only disrupts his iron-grip control over society. Determined to quash any sign of mirth, he relentlessly tries to thwart Rakuda Laughs' comedic escapades at every turn.

As each episode unfolds, we follow Kojiro and his eclectic group – including the brilliant mime artist Mimi, the eccentric illusionist Maxine, and the energetic street performer Hiro – on their uproarious adventures through bustling marketplaces, dimly-lit theaters, and even secretive underground comedy clubs. Along the way, they encounter quirky characters like disgruntled hatmakers seeking pun-filled solace or down-and-out clowns waiting for their time in the spotlight.

Through wit and cleverness blended with physical comedy brilliance that will leave viewers in stitches - from timeless gags to absurd improvisations - Rakuda Laughs push boundaries while confronting societal issues via hilarious sketches tailored to resonate universally.

Will Rakuda Laughs manage to restore joy in this somber world? Will they lighten people's hearts against all odds? And most importantly... can laughter truly conquer darkness?

Join us on an unforgettable journey filled with mischievous pranks, heartwarming interactions between characters, and barrels of laughter in Rakuda Laughs!

Support the incredible talent behind 'Rakuda Laughs! Manga' by grabbing a copy of this captivating series at gekimanga.com. Immerse yourself in the unique world created by the manga author and indulge in their artistic brilliance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of this remarkable work - your purchase will not only bring joy to your life but also show your support for these talented creators. Head over to gekimanga.com now and be part of the Rakuda Laughs! journey.