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♪ 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 ♪

༺ Exotic Trouble ༻

Oneshot ~ Jujutsu Kaisen x Female Reader

Summary ~ You accept a job offer for monster-sitting exotic cat hybrids, only to realize they’re far older—and more dangerous—than expected.

Featuring ~ Gojo Satoru, Sukuna Ryomen, Geto Suguru, Fushiguro Toji, and Kamo Choso

Extra Notes ~ Tokyo Revengers’ Version - Blue Lock’s Version

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l apologize if I get any Japanese etiquette or culture wrong, I literally have to research the culture for some of my fandom stories so if anything is wrong, please excuse my ignorance.

|| Warning ||

You and the characters are 21+. Although I picture the reader as a black cis-gendered female, physical appearance will not be described at all.

Content within this story may not be realistic or factual.

I do not condone any of the behavior displayed within the story.

There may be dark content such as: gore, violence, triggering topics, graphic scenes, vulgar language, explicit content, sexual content, etc.

That being said, this story is for 18+ only.

Desperation can drive anyone to make impulsive, unexpected choices in search of a solution to their misfortune. For you in particular, this appeared to be accepting an under-the-table job offer for monster-sitting five hybrids—something that is highly illegal and should only be handled by a professional. Due to the dire consequences that could affect your person and overall well-being, the pay is relatively high and could solve your overgrowth of debt.

This agreement brings you to the front door of the grand structure—a gothic-designed mansion that stands tall. The manor has a modernized, Victorian exterior that exudes a brooding and menacing presence. Despite the gloomy guise, pigmented colors of pink, purple, and blue surround the land as flowers spread throughout the lush, fern-green shrubs and grass.

You exhaled sharply, echoes of the informal meeting you had with your employer swirling through your mind.

The woman’s voice is low amongst the sea of voices that echo throughout the crowd of people who sit in the small diner. Her fingers are entangled over the table, eyes narrowed and sharp as she sat upright in the booth. “First rule, do not speak first.”

You use the key that she had given you to proceed with unlocking one of the wooden doors, taking a cautious step forward as you entered the building.

An eyebrow raises to the statement in curiosity. “If you don’t mind me asking, why?” you question, arms crossed over the table as your head tilts slightly.

The interior design is a little less ominous, the brighter colors of the walls and marble flooring contrasting with the darkness that radiated outside. The crisp air kissed your skin, goosebumps protruding from the hair follicles of your arms. There’s a tint of cinnamon that swirls satisfyingly with the scent of vanilla. Your head turns as you observe the antique monuments and pillared surfaces that lined the foyer.

Before you can make your way to the spiral steps, your body stiffens, the sensation of a ghostly presence suddenly appearing behind your form. Their breathing is hollow against your neck as the hold on your duffel bag’s strap tightens.

She ignored your question, continuing with her list of expectations. “Second, if one approaches closely, do not make any sudden movements.”

You naturally hold your breath, brows raised as you look ahead. The beating of your heart is the only sound you hear, aside from the slight ringing of your ears as your pulse hammers. You want to move, to turn around and run out the door. Your instincts are erratic, thoughts racing through your head as the dire scenarios play out.

The male hummed. “No reaction?” His voice is a low murmur as if he was speaking to himself. The amusement is subtle behind the curiosity.

“Hah… Thought you’d be more fun,” he exhaled through his nose. You could hear the smirk in his statement as the warmth of his body disappeared.

Your brows furrow as you take a look at the man who stood in front of you. His black strands sweep over his head, black ears protruding from his head. A tail of the identical color sways slowly as his hands are stuffed into the pockets of his pants.

A panther hybrid.

His eyes are naturally narrowed, sharp pupils that flick over your form as he examines you. The smirk is absent as you both stand across from each other.

Why is there a grown man standing here? I thought they were supposed to be children.

“You gonna tell me your name or what?” His tone is expectant, commanding as he tilts his head. You could see the fangs poking through as he spoke.

“Third, speak minimally and stay out of their way,” the lady warns.

You swallowed. “Y/n.”

This is a problem. You were under the impression that you’d be monster-sitting hybrid children—not grown men. The kids were a lot less menacing than the adults who are significantly stronger than regular humans.

He nodded in response, allowing the silence to spread as time passed with you standing in place. “Toji,” he stated with finality in his voice.

You nod, tongue sliding over your lips as you readjust the strap on your shoulder. “Cool. I’m gonna set my stuff in the guestroom. You know where that is?”

Of course, he knows where that is, Y/n. He lives here.

He hesitated before a smirk cracked on his expression, a chuckle escaping as he jerked his head to the nearest hall. “That way. On the end to your right.”

You exhaled a small, “Thanks,” before walking, with urgency, to the bedroom.

You missed the side glance he gives you as you nearly jog away, irises boring into your back as he stands in place.

You were ecstatic to escape from the tension between you and Toji. The look in his eyes was intense, as if he was reading through you. You felt a chill crawl up your back at the memory while you continued to search for the bedroom.

Why do they need a monster-sitter when they’re not children?

You shook your head, disregarding the thought and replacing it with the cash that was handed to you. You figured that it would all be worth it. After all, your stay is only for a month. Initially, the timing seemed excessive, but for the payment you received, you’d stay for six months if you were asked.

Once you found the correct door, your hand wrapped around the knob before you pushed it open.

You yelped in surprise as you saw two men on the bed. One male has tousled, platinum hair that sprawled against the pillow as he lay on his side, facing away from you. His patterned ears sat neutrally as the matching tail curled over his thigh.

A serval hybrid.

On the foot of the bed sat a man with pink hair. Patterned white ears that match the tail that sways behind him. He’s balanced on the palm of his hands, sitting on one of his legs, with the other foot meeting the ground. His head tilts slightly as his gaze slowly shifts to you.

A snow leopard hybrid.

“Oi, Gojo,” he mutters, red irises shifting up and down your form. “Looks like we got ourselves a little visitor.”

Your eyes shift to the man who groans softly, stretching his arms and legs out as he turns over to face you, gradually lifting his upper body as he scoots to sit upright. “Oh really?” he purred, a sly smile reaching his tired gaze.

You hesitate as you stand in the doorway. “Is this not the guest room?” you questioned, stunned at the unexpected residents.

The males exchanged glances before shifting their gazes back to you. You tense as they both stood from the mattress, making their way toward you as their tails swayed slowly.

Suddenly, the blue-eyed one snatches your wrist, yanking you further into the room as his head dips low. You tug against his iron grip as he sniffed your neck. You were so distracted by the male in front of you that you failed to notice the red-eyed man’s movement as he grabbed your other arm to sniff your wrist.

Gojo hummed. “Smells a little too sweet for lunch,” he mused, lifting his head away from you as his eyes reached the snow leopard’s gaze. “What do you think, Sukuna? Should we eat dessert before dinner?”

Your blood runs cold.

Another fact about hybrids is that they don’t eat normal kibble or wet food. They are carnivores who like to hunt their prey, despite being half human. The monster aspect of them overrides any lingering humanity.

“Do not react to provocation. They will test you for weakness,” the woman states before taking a sip of the black coffee in the mug.

“She’s too plain. Probably lacks any real flavor,” Sukuna murmured, the sharp ends of his claws poking your skin.

“Asshole,” you exhaled, accidentally.

Dammit! Why the fuck would I even say that?

You hadn’t meant for the insult to slip through your lips. It was ideal for them to think that you wouldn’t be a tasty meal. You were supposed to remain stoic and emotionless so they wouldn’t gain any interest in bothering you.

Both males pause, a stunned look appearing on their expressions as they exchange a glance. Once Gojo’s irises shift to yours, a wicked grin curled on his face, fangs gleaming. “Oh? What was that?”

“I didn’t catch that,” Sukuna mused, eyes narrowing as his grip tightened. “Say it again.”

“Are you two finished terrorizing the poor girl?”

Your eyes shift to the newcomer who leans against the doorway. His arms are crossed, one ear upright as the front, black strands of his hair frames his facial structure. His black tail is upright, curled at the end.

Another panther hybrid.

His dark pupils shift between you and the two hybrids while his expression remains unreadable.

Gojo chuckled. “We’re just messin’ around, Suguru,” he mused, a lazy smile appearing on his expression as he released you.

Suguru wasn’t convinced. An eyebrow raises as a smirk curled on his face. “Sure.”

Sukuna scoffed. “Tch, whatever. I’m bored of this,” Sukuna said, tone dripping with indifference as he walked towards the exit.

Gojo followed, slightly turning his head back to you with a heavy-lidded gaze. “See ya around.”

After the two hybrids make their leave, your gaze flicks to Suguru, body remaining stiff, though a breath of relief exhales through your lips. You figured that speaking first in this instance could be acceptable considering the situation.

You swallowed. “Thanks for that,” you say, politely, despite the underlying cautiousness lingering in your tone.

Suguru doesn’t respond. There’s an unsettling, hollow gaze that replaced his mischievous smirk from earlier. It was empty, devoid of any emotion as he stared at you, tail flicking lazily behind him.

You couldn’t help but feel like a prey being observed by a predator. The hairs on your skin stood straight as your heart continued to thump against your chest. Despite the lingering anxiety, you stood—calm and collected—as you faced him head on, keeping your eyes locked on his.

“Avoid eye contact for more than three seconds. Anything longer is considered a challenge,” the employer stated.

You understand the protocol, however, you must prove to the beasts that you’re not going to tread around carefully. You have a job to complete, a task to handle, and money to earn. You’re going to finish this assignment whether the hybrids intimidate you or not.

It seems as though Suguru received the message loud and clear. The sudden change of your demeanor caused a puckish smile to grow on his expression. You could practically feel the excitement radiating off of his ambience.

“Try to enjoy yourself while you can,” he hummed, tone playful and teasing, but the underlying warning peered from the statement. “We don’t ask for much… just keep us entertained.”

You stood in place as you watched him walk out of the doorway. For a moment, you contemplated his remark, attempting to read into the truth that hides behind the words he spoke.

When midnight finally arrived, you found yourself wide awake as you scrolled aimlessly on your phone. Despite the comfort of the soft, warm bed, you couldn’t elude the alertness of your instincts.

You tossed the covers off your form before swinging your legs over the mattress. You swiftly tugged on a pair of socks before walking out of the bedroom. As you crept down the corridor, the cool air brushed against your dermis as you entered the foyer, mindlessly rounding the corner to find the kitchen.

Your aim was to grab a glass of water to quench your thirst and soothe your parched throat in the process. You had been nervous to make your presence known throughout the night, so you stayed put, awaiting the morrow when you would inevitably have to complete the tasks you were assigned to.

Unfortunately, your need for a substance to drink became overbearing, especially after your minor usage of the dab pen you brought to relax your nerves. You figured that all the men should be asleep at this time, so you shouldn’t run into anyone.

A gradual exhale slipped through your lips as you flicked the light switch on, content that you had successfully found the kitchen without getting lost. You rummaged through each cabinet until you found a glass before heading to the refrigerator to press the button.

You listened as the sound of water filled up the cup, the only frequency added to the quiet, dimly lit room. You pulled your head back to chug the beverage before heading to the sink to wash it out.

Just as you turned the faucet off, you paused, a sudden warmth appearing behind you as the person closed in on your form. You’re frozen, locked between the arms of the presence who pressed their palms on the counter. You could feel the hot air of their breath against your neck.

“Never turn your back. Always keep them in sight or else it’ll show vulnerability.”

You swiftly set the glass in the sink before rounding your body to face the intruder, your lower back pressed against the edge of the counter as you leaned against your palms.

A male with dark brown hair, styled in pigtails, has patterned ears pressed forward as the sharp gaze of his dark colored irises peered through the faint, red hue of his eyelids. A black tattoo lined the bridge of his nose as he gave you a quizzical look, tail flicking at a swift pace while he examined you.

A jaguar hybrid.

You stared back, your own gaze sharp as you stood your ground. Your brows were slightly furrowed, though you kept your expression as stoic as you could.

He hummed, tilting his head as he leaned in closer. “I can smell the fear radiating off of you,” he began, tongue gliding over his lips. “You’re trying to hide it. Why?” he questioned, suspicion dripping from his tone.

You didn’t respond, holding your gaze as you subtly positioned yourself to stand taller. His eyes flicked over you before a subtle frown curled on his expression. Suddenly, his hand snatched your jaw in a tight grip, the pointed ends of his claws poking your cheek as he observed you.

“It’s pathetic,” he hissed, a subtle anger adding to his rough tone. “You humans always think you have a chance. You couldn’t last a second against me.” A sharp pain ignited on your cheeks as you felt the tingling sensation of blood trickling down your skin.

Your hand grasped the wrist that held you, squeezing your fingers around the surface tightly as you snatched the hand away, the male releasing you as you held his hand up.

“Don’t put your fucking hands on me,” you almost growled, ignoring the pounding of your heart as you leaned in closer. “I came here to do a job and you’re gonna let me, no matter how many times you guys try to intimidate me.”

His expression morphed, stunned at your words before he recollected his stoic gaze, yanking his arm from your grip. “You’re interesting, human,” he mused, finally pulling back from you as he walked away.

Your eyes never left his form, even when he casually grabbed a bottled beverage from the fridge and gave you one last glance before leaving the kitchen.

You leaned against the counter with a hand grabbing your chest as you breathed heavily. You couldn’t deny the fear you had felt in that moment, the vulnerability of being stuck in that position against your will. It was terrifying. Especially since you knew that he was right.

Your fingers reached the trail of blood on your cheeks, some of the substance already in the drying process as you scoffed, “Great.”

“Need some help with that?”

“You know I could’ve cleaned it myself, right?” you question as Suguru dabs the cotton against your wound. You wince as the alcohol tingles against your skin, causing a sharp stinging sensation to appear.

He gives you a pointed look. “Just stay still and let me help,” he mutters, standing between your legs as you sit on the bathroom counter. “Doubt you even knew where to look for the first aid,” he continued.

An eyebrow raises on your expression as his tail lazily sways behind him. “I could’ve figured it out.”

He ignores you, continuing with the finishing touches after he patches the scars. “You’re as difficult as Choso.”

You scoff. “Is that his name? What’s up with him? Actually, what’s wrong with all of you?” You decide to push for answers. The energy of the room is light, and the added intake of your pen makes you a little bolder.

Suguru’s gaze shifts to yours as he closes the kit. “Elaborate.”

“Your weird behavior from earlier. You guys were so ominous. It was creepy. Especially your cryptic warning.”

He hummed. “Oh, that? I was just telling the truth. I can’t speak for the rest of them.”

You hum, confusion morphing on your face as you watch him sniff the air. Your body freezes as his hand dips into the pocket of your pajama bottoms.

“Hey—!”

You’re surprised to see your pen in his hand. Without permission, he brings the tip to your bottom lip, gesturing for you to inhale. “You should relax a bit more, Y/n. We’re more human than you think.”

You eye him with slight caution before complying and taking a hit from your vape.

Time passes, and you have become quite accustomed to your environment, adjusting to the strange rhythm of your new life with the hybrid men. The atmosphere of the house became less intimidating and more comforting as you completed the tasks asked of you. It was interesting to notice the change in behavior between the men as they grew accustomed to your presence.

Toji finds your reactions to be quite interesting. He enjoys acting out in ways that’ll rile you up or force you to defy him, just to see how it plays out. His affection is hidden behind jabs and remarks that bring your obstinance to the surface. Your lack of prominent fear piques his attention as he continues to put you through tests to observe your resilience.

Much like Toji, Suguru is intrigued by your resilience and persistence to refrain from exposing your fear. Although you’ve become more comfortable with your routine in the mansion, he observes you intently, noticing the subtle flinch if one of them gets too close or listening to the pounding of your heart if one of them invades your comfortability. He’s become attentive to your needs, making sure everything you want is fulfilled in a timely manner.

Gojo loves to push your buttons, much like Toji, but with a more playful approach. He constantly flirts with you, just to see the embarrassment morph on your expression, or he’ll corner you—pulling you away from your cooking or cleaning after being the one to ask for a meal or causing the mess. His persistence is annoying but lighthearted in the sense that he wants your attention quite often.

Sukuna was both an enigma and a challenge. You quickly realized that the snow leopard’s attention wasn’t one to be easily ignored. If he wasn’t watching you from afar or stalking you despite your knowledge of his presence, he’d act out in a way to gain a reaction from you—whether it be brushing up against you, sadistically leaving marks on your skin, or teasing you with testing remarks or taunts, he’d find one way or another to receive your attention. He could also be cold and distant, a huge contrast to his normal demeanor.

Choso is subtle with his affection for you. He’s surprisingly more protective than anyone would expect. If he notices Gojo, Sukuna, or Toji bothering you to the point of causing stress, he’ll step in with a menacing and yet quiet demeanor. He is much like Suguru with his reservation and observance, watching you from a distance as he studies your everyday routine.

Unknown to you, their affection for you grew in ways they’d never imagined it could for a human. They’d flown through sitter after sitter, and it all ended the same—with a gory murder and their stomachs full of raw, human remains. They want a taste of you, but in a differing manner than with normal visitors.

That’s why that moment was so…

Disheartening.

“If one starts acting affectionate, resist the urge to reciprocate. It’s not love…”

It had been a normal day for the most part. The television was on, streaming an adult cartoon show that you all enjoyed watching—or that they were entertained by your enjoyment of the show. Sukuna had an arm hooked around your shoulder as he sat next to you on the couch. Gojo had his head on your lap, eyelids lowered as he was nearly asleep, relishing the sensation of your fingers combing through his strands.

Choso sat on the floor beside your leg with his knees propped against his chest, while Toji sat on your other side with an arm over his propped knee as his head leaned against yours. Suguru stood behind the couch, leaning over as he rested his arms against the surface, quietly chewing gum.

Suddenly, your phone buzzed, catching everyone’s attention. When you answered the phone, they noticed the subtle change in your voice. It was higher-pitched with excitement—and, worst of all—affection. They paused as they listened to the casual conversation, as if you were catching up with someone dearest to you. They could hear a male’s voice distantly as you held the device to your face.

Once you pressed the end button, you paused, finally noticing that all eyes were on you.

“Y/n, who was that?” Suguru asked, his tone quizzical but with an underlying edge that sent a chill up your spine.

You raised an eyebrow at their demeanor. “Just my boyfriend,” you shrugged.

“…It’s possession.”

The room went eerily silent, the only sound being the pulsing of your heartbeat against your chest. Your instincts heightened, blood pumping through your veins as adrenaline surged through your body. The eyes of the men glowering at you did little to ease your anxious discomfort as you felt a weight of pressure in your lower stomach.

You could feel the tightening grip of Sukuna’s claws over your shoulder, pressing against your skin painfully. Toji’s hand also gripped your ankle, compressing the dermis as the pointy tips of his nails pricked the surface. Gojo stretched, sitting upright in the process as he positioned himself on the couch to face you, one leg propped while the other hung over the seat.

Why are they looking at me like that?

You couldn’t tell if it was a hallucination of yours or if their eyes were truly glowing with an emotion you had never seen from them before. The rapid flick of their tails was unsettling—unnerving. It made the hairs on your skin stand tall as you tried to make sense of the sudden circumstance.

“Guys… is everything okay?”

The woman exhaled sharply as she unlocked the door. It had been a prolonged month—more extensive than usual. She had expected to hear a call from at least one or two of her monsters—waiting to hear of their boredom after the finished consumption of their new meal—but when she hadn’t seen any notifications, a sudden realization struck her.

And it was confirmed as soon as she walked into her own living room.

As she rounded the corner of the sofa, the display of sudden domination and territorial marking was exhibited right in front of her very eyes. You were sprawled on the marble floor, cheek pressed against the ground as a hand gripped the back of your neck. Your bottom half was pointed high in the air, knees pressing against the surface as tears streamed down your face.

Behind you was the black-haired male, who pierced the inside of your vagina with an abrupt compulsion that had your body rocking against his at a brutal pace. Despite biting your lip to refrain from any noises escaping you, the grunts and whimpers slipped through your throat amongst the heavy breathing of the men surrounding you.

They were kneeling, lower halves exposed as they sat patiently, waiting for the moment to claim you and your body. The woman could see the thickness of their cocks pumped full of blood, the pink hue of their tips gleaming behind the white substance that leaked from their rounded heads, pulsating as they refrained from touching themselves.

They were supposed to have eaten her, not gained an attachment. You must’ve been a human of higher quality.

Suddenly, Toji aimed deeper by curving the bridge of your spine as he thumped against your g-spot, the sensation of the electricity surging through the extended depth of your pussy ached as it had your jaw locked open, nose scrunching, and eyes rolling.

The woman hummed, tilting her head as she saw the notification on your phone. Grabbing the device, she eyed the contact name labeled ‘boyfriend’ before clicking her tongue. “Now that won’t do.”

This must’ve set them off.

She swiped to answer the phone, walking into the distance. “Sorry, this is not Y/n. She’s busy with a couple of tasks and asked me to answer.”

There was a pause before she continued. “I would love to invite you over for dinner tonight! You know, as a thanks to your lovely Y/n for helping take care of my little monsters.”

The gleam in her eyes shimmered mischievously as she grinned. “That’s perfect. See you tonight.”

—𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎.

—𝚆𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐: 𝚜𝚖𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚕𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚍

wc: 1107

Kind and reliable.

That’s the energy that radiated from your boyfriend, Kairo. It’s what you loved about him—the light-heartedness, the reassurances, and the stability. Despite his carefree demeanor, you had never seen him obtain such a somber expression except for when he had warned you against taking the monster-sitting job.

He couldn’t deny the feeling of impending doom when you had confirmed the meeting with the suspicious woman—especially when he had seen the amount of cash she had given you. An under-the-table, illegal job that pays a tremendous sum would strike anyone as an opportunity that was too good to be true.

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TaskRaccoon Premium: Chapter 1

Josh was at a dead end. For years he had put his entire focus and energy on his education and studies, above his social life, his health, and his finances. He came top of his class in History and Classics and so in his head all that hard l work had paid off, but now that he had graduated... what was next? His classmates had swanned off into internships and graduate programmes, but Josh found himself in the summer after graduating with no job, no prospects and, most importantly, no money.

Josh's parents had supported him throughout his further education, but now that he was back home they decided to treat Josh like an adult. And that meant rent. Josh balked at the suggestion, but his parents were adamant and so Josh found himself on the job hunt.

This proved trickier than Josh anticipated. Turns out the local libraries and bookshops didn't care about his top degree; they wanted experience. And as Josh lowered his sights to restaurants, cafes, even the bowling alley, he found himself receiving the same feedback.

Needing to save making cash quick, a sympathetic interviewer told Josh to pick up the odd job on TaskRaccoon - an app where Josh could choose to help people with tasks like moving furniture, watering plants, doing shopping in exchange for a small fee. It wasn't perfect, especially as Josh didn't really have the build or inclination for manual jobs, and Josh often found himself doing jobs he never expected while at school. But over time Josh felt an unexpected satisfaction with earning a buck and paying his parents. So much so that Josh had bigger aspirations - moving out of his parents place.

That, of course, required money. And while Josh worked hard with the TaskRaccoon jobs he was given, he needed something more.

On a random Tuesday afternoon, a solution seemed to land out of nowhere on Josh's TaskRaccoon app: TaskRaccoon Premium. Out of nowhere, Josh's app pop-up with a link to a Premium version of the app. It was an additional service where workers such as Josh would get a boosted fee for the same types of tasks plus, according to the app, receive "all the skills and know-how to complete the task to perfection." Josh figured that last bit was maybe the app providing how-to guides on how to complete the more common tasks, which he took as a nice freebie.

To lure users in, there was even an offer - sign-up to TaskRaccoon Premium, perform a randomly assigned task, and receive double the boosted fee. Josh had done his fair share of the most common tasks on the app already (walk my dog, assemble my shelves, do my groceries) so figured it was well worth his while to take the gamble. And so Josh bit the bullet, sign up for a Premium account, and waited to be given his first random task.

Without any pause and without any fanfare, Josh's first random task appeared: "I need someone to clean my pool". Josh groaned; it wasn't the first time he had seen a pool cleaning request but it was one he always chose to ignore because he felt he didn't have any of the right equipment and would have no idea where to start. And while this new Premium version had offered access to "skills and know-how", there only thing on the app was an address. Josh couldn't even see an option to cancel.

Josh wavered, but as he saw the blue sky outside and remembered the promise of a doubled fee, he decided to go for it. He could rake some leaves out of a pool easily enough. The address was only a 15 minute drive away, so Josh grabbed the keys to his mum's sedan and got going.

It felt good to be outside and Josh enjoyed the sunny drive. So much so that he didn't notice his mum's humble car begin to change. The front section became blockier and more basic, her touchscreen sat nav becoming an older model. The seats and interior decor became faded, and Josh had to readjust his seating position as the car seemed to somehow lift off the ground. The steering wheel grew in size and, to match it, bizarrely, so did Josh's hands. Without warning, Josh's pale hands began to darken in complexion and as they grasped the now-rough wheel Josh didn't notice the veins that ran down with now lean and well-rounded hands.

Josh pulled up to a red light, momentarily confused about how he seemed to sit above the surrounding cars. He also felt cramped in the car and realised that his seat was pushed up way too far. He, a bit embarrassingly, was the same height as his mum so he never normally had to adjust the seat, but as he pushed the seat back he realised just how much he needed to stretch out his legs. As the light turned to green, he was oblivious to his jeans riding up and becoming a loose pair of swimming shorts, revealing his now lengthy and toned legs, feathered with dark hair.

Josh pulled up at the designated address shortly after, a sizeable house in a nice neighbourhood. As he got of the car, he was for a moment confused by his need to climb out of the car and then felt off balance when he landed on the tarmac. Before he could interrogate any further though, he looked in surprise at the pick-up truck boot filled with pool cleaning gear. A voice in the back of Josh's mind told him to panic - why the hell did he suddenly have all this gear - but remembering that he had a job to do Josh collected the gear and approached the house. Josh stopped en route to take his jumper off to enjoy the warm sun, not noticing the way his new well-fitted tank top which hung closely to his chest and showed off his slightly more toned arms or the darker shade of his skin...

Josh carried the gear with surprising ease to the front door, and was warmly welcomed by a middle-aged women who introduced herself as Beth. Beth showed Josh to her garden where a medium-sized pool sat, clearly long overdue a clean. Josh thanked Beth, pausing a little at the vague lilt coming out of his month. Was it just him, or just his voice sound deeper...

Josh got to work. The pool needed much more than just some leaves removed but with every task, Josh found himself instinctively knowing what to do. Which pump to use, when to apply chemicals, how to get the pH levels perfect, it all just flooded into Josh's mind. And he was surprised at how flexible he was at reaching all the right places - Josh didn't love manual jobs but he almost felt like his reach had gotten better. It was hot work though and Josh removed his baseball hat and towelled his brow and face, briefly feeling unfamiliar stubble on his face and thick short locks of hair on his scalp.

It wasn't long before Josh has completed his job, a sense of pride sweeping over him as he stared into the now pristine waters. That pride however quickly morphed into confusion as he gazed at the reflection in the shimmering water. Maybe it was distorted, but there was no way that that tall, dark reflection could be him. He was shirt, slender, pale, wasn't he?

He dropped his net and stared at his hands. His suddenly thick, dark hands. Josh began to breath sharply as he noticed just how high up he was, that he was in an outfit that he had never bought, and that his short, pale self had seemingly been replaced with a tanned, lean body.

As Josh was clutching at his newly stubbled face and grasping at the space where his small paunch should be, Beth came out with a pitcher of cool lemonade. Josh spun around in panic, and before Beth could say anything he muttered "lo siento" and ran back to his car.

Josh stopped sharply outside as he stared at the beaten up pick up truck outside Beth's drive, a truck that sat where he thought his mum's sedan should be. A truck that keys in his pocket unlocked. Breathing deeply, and trying his best not to panic, he clampered into the car and pulled down the mirror, staring at the unfamiliar dark eyes that stared back at him. Dark eyes amongst a handsome face, with a strong chin covered in thick but trimmed stubble and framed by dark, tightly curled locks. "What the fuck" Josh uttered, eyes widening at the accented deep voice that emerged.

Josh explored his tightly muscled body now covered in a light sweat when his phone pinged. He unlocked it - the phone recognised his face even if Josh didn't - and the TaskRaccoon app popped up, showing a task completed and $500 dollars deposited in his account.

But what kept Josh's eye though were the other task options appearing. There were more pool cleaning jobs, but also other tasks ranging from moving furniture, plumbing, and even covering people's work shifts. Josh noted that there was an option to cancel his "Premium" membership, but some of the fees weren't to be sniffed at. His breathing calmed down and Josh sat into his car seat, and pondered his options.

Chapter 2

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Hi all!

Some of you may have seen this story on other sites, but I'm bringing it to Tumblr for the first time and with pics! There will also be some small tweaks as I post over the next few weeks.

As always, welcome any feedback or chats!

[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

Hi, I'm the human who got trapped inside a TARDIS.

Thank you for the help, I managed to open the interior doors a few days ago and went looking for the owner. No luck, but I found a swimming pool, a huge library, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, science labs, entertainment rooms and what seems to be a huge park?

I don't know how on Earth something like this can even exist, but I guess there's all the time in the world to learn while waiting for rescue. I'm worried about the pilot though; isn't there a way to locate them, given how advanced this craft is?

Hi there, trapped human! Let's address your concerns about the pilot.

How to locate a TARDIS pilot

Do not attempt to operate the TARDIS flight controls without being absolutely sure it is safe. On earlier models, use of the console without a Symbiotic Nucleus may result in injury or a very slow and painful death.

Note: Most of the systems are in Gallifreyan. TARDISes do not tend to translate Gallifreyan, so you may not be able to read them.

Here are some methods you can try:

📡 Stattenheim Remote Teleport Control: Look for a small black disc stored in a transparent dome on the console. If properly calibrated, pressing this button may immediately transport you to the pilot. If it's not there, the pilot has taken it, or the TARDIS doesn't have the Mark X refit.

⏪ Fast Return Switch: This will return the TARDIS to an approximate time and location near where it last landed. It's clearly labelled on the console. Turn it clockwise to operate. [Use with caution]

📍 Locate the Doctor: Some models may have this feature. It is activated by pressing a button on the console labelled 'LTD' (your TARDIS may have another personalised variation). The Visual Display Unit will show the pilot's relative position on a map.

🧬 Passenger Adoption Scanning Terminal (PAST): This system registers and protects passengers. Due to how it works, if you’re registered, the pilot is likely still on board.

👥 Internal Monitor: A Mark II TARDIS can detect the number of sapient life forms onboard and display it on the Internal Monitor.

💻 The Scanner: The Scanner can locate the pilot's biodata within a two-mile radius outside the TARDIS. Some pilots have a preprogrammed switch by the scanner that will instantly display their pilot's location, but this is a modified feature.

🎤 Voice Interaction: Try speaking to the TARDIS. Some models respond to vocal commands for minor systems. If the TARDIS doesn’t respond, your voice print registration is required.

🔍 Artron Telepathic Radiation: If you find another Time Lord, they can scan for the pilot's ‘thumbprints’ left by their symbiotic nuclei to identify them.

🛠️ Cloister Room: This room contains telepathic circuits to communicate with the pilot, possibly providing an audiovisual link. It's accessible via a shortcut in the Secondary Control Room. Be cautious, as this room may have minor effects on your nervous system.

🚨 Extreme Emergency Lever: Crew members can use this lever to lock onto a pilot drifting in space and materialise around them.

🗝️ TARDIS Key: Use a key to locate anyone processed by the PAST (such as other crew members). Mix their blood with saline solution, coat the key, and suspend it in clear oil. The oxidised blood particles will 'point' in their direction.

🧠 Memory Store: Stores memories of TARDIS occupants, including audio-visual recordings of the Control Room. Useful to identify the pilot and the last time they were there.

💉 Medical Bay: The Automatic Diagnostic Terminal usually uses the pilot's avatar to communicate. You may be able to ask the avatar their identity, although responses may be limited.

If you need to take emergency action:

There is an 🚪Emergency Door located in the Power Stacks Room, leading outside. The 🚨 Fail-Safe Switch locks the TARDIS onto the nearest habitable environment, creating emergency doors. The 🆘 Emergency Emergency System (so emergent they named it twice) creates a wormhole to the nearest habitable planet. This is one way only, so there is no return to the TARDIS afterwards.

💀 Pilot Death & TARDIS Adoption

Usually, emergency systems will try to lock onto the pilot. If this is not happening, the pilot may have died without regeneration. TARDISes will normally go into a period of mourning following the death of their pilot, possibly involving a loss of power or shut down of many systems.

If you're finding systems are not shut down but have increasing suspicions the pilot may have died, this could be because:

The TARDIS has already gone through its period of mourning;

It has reactivated at your presence, hoping to establish a link with you;

It didn't really like its pilot very much.

It's not unheard of for humans to forge a bond with the TARDIS, especially if it's been left alone for some time. The TARDIS might be adopting you as its new caretaker, which would explain the access you've been granted. Some clues:

🎁 TARDISes sometimes leave gifts to welcome new arrivals. Look around for anything unusual or out of place.

💭 If you feel any strong intuitive pushes or thoughts, it might be the TARDIS trying to communicate with you.

🔑 If you're finding you have access to a lot of the TARDIS (including intricate systems), the TARDIS definitely likes you.

🏫 So ...

To locate the pilot or other crew members, try any of the procedures outlined above. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the main areas and secure access to food, water, and other necessities. The TARDIS can help—look for glowing arrows or symbols on the walls. These can lead you to important areas. Remember, the TARDIS is a complex and sentient machine. If it has adopted you, it will do its best to keep you safe, and it has a plethora of effective automated defences to achieve this.

Related:

🤔|🧬🛸What's the link between a Time Lord and their TARDIS?

💬|🧬🛸How does TARDIS symbiosis work for individuals and groups?: Details on this special Time Lord-TARDIS connection.

💬|🧬🛸How long can a bonded Time Lord be away from their TARDIS?: If extended absences can impact symbiosis, and also annoy your TARDIS.

Hope that helped! 😃

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[tejvirani]

(And a hornet pelting them all with packets of crisps ~) With @selinswonderland and @akhilaasthana Thanks to Dion for the header!

The warehouse was a haven, for now. Akhila had ducked inside seeking sanctuary and something sugary. It didn’t take a genius to know she was burning through calories at a higher rate. She scoured the shelves for a tin of peaches. It would do. Akhila turned on her heel, the can already torn open, syrup sloshed up and over onto her hand. Bugger. The hornets were everywhere. She scrunched her nose and drank as much of the sugar-syrup as she could stomach. Akhila, fuck, she needed something––she grappled to trade her tin for a tool and got a wrench. Adequate. It had a decent weight to it. 

“I’ve had it up to bloody here with this.” Akhila seethed, but the hornet lifted and turned, it’s staticky not-face had latched onto someone else. Not the resolution she had in mind. Akhila willed for speed or power, but as she jogged after it but there was no surge of energy. “Behind you!” She hollered.

***

Selin had no idea where to go or what to do. After a few encounters with these robot hornets, it seemed like the best option to duck into the medicenter, grab some type of supplies, something in case of injury. But while almost there she noticed a few people who were making their way out, arms loaded with stuff. No way they needed that much medical supplies! She tried to call out to them but they were moving fast, so the easiest solution was to follow. At least that way she could see what they were up to or be an extra pair of hands if there was really a big group of people in need of assistance.

Following them to the warehouse, it turned out to be a bad idea considering the amount of hornets that were buzzing around the interior. The commotion bounced off the walls and Selin followed the shouting voices to find Akhlia and another, (one of the ones she saw running from the medicenter) standing off with one of the hornets causing her to stop dead in her tracks. "Whoa, okay. Let's all just be calm. Maybe if we leave it alone it'll...go away." She said, slow and incredibly hopeful.

***

Tej spotted Ellen first. From his perch in the upper loft of the warehouse, he surreptitiously watched as she stashed boxes behind a broken furnace. Not long after, a few more followed with boxes. Doors were carelessly left open, and the horrible drones of the hornets amplified off the brick and concrete of the warehouse. 

He grabbed up a nearby can of spray paint (Rust-oleum, color "Key Lime") and popped the top off. A lighter was also picked up. Tej took the stairs down quick. 

‘Oh my god, get it–get it away from me!’ Ellen wailed in a piercing high pitch. Body turned to the side, hands balled up and held tight to a smaller box in her arms. Akhila was there, as was Selin. And the hornet, as it hovered behind Ellen one second and zipped around in front of Ellen the next.

(Incredibly engineered, Tej thought. Painstakingly created. He wanted to take the hornet apart piece by piece to see just how beautiful it was). 

Tej, agitated: “Yeah. Because being calm is really working out for Ellen. She let the damn thing in here.”

***

Really, what exactly did she think she was doing? Akhila’s gaze cast towards the doors that had been left flung open. She flinched as Ellen wailed, Selin, she was fairly certain the young woman’s name was Selin, seemed hopeful they could play ignorant. Akhila pursed her lips to answer but another voice joined the thick of it. She cast a sideways glance and it was him, backpack man.

Excellent.

Akhila tightened her grip on the wrench. “We need to lure it out of here.” This hadn’t been part of the relaxation-bargain. 

“Right, well shit.” Akhila huffed, because Ellen had spied a break in the hornet’s hovering and made a break for it. The machine-come-beast hesitated, then followed with intent after her deep into the belly of the warehouse. “That wasn’t––” Akhila stared in horror as another came with a box clutched to their chest and a hornet on their tail. She reached for Selin and pulled them both down to avoid collision. 

“Just in case.” Akhila informed her as she handed Selin the wrench. It was better than nothing. Without waiting Akhila lurched down the warehouse, one of the hornets had wedged itself up on a top shelf and was incidentally launching packets of crisps down at them to free itself. One less to worry about. “You haven’t got the ability to laser beam it with your eyes have you?” She asked the young man. Names could come later when there wasn’t giant-fucking-wasps to worry about.

***

Ellen's reaction to the hornet was anything but calm. Not that Selin could blame her for it, but after multiple run ins with these things, screaming and running seemed like the easiest way for them to give chase. Which is exactly what happened as Ellen tried to get away and only intrigued the robotic creature more. "Does that look like calm to you, Tej?" Selin pointed out at his sarcasm at her suggestion. None of them were targets yet after all.

Looking at the wrench Akhila gave her, Selin appreciated it but had a sneaking suspicion that it wouldn't be enough to take this thing out. If anything a wrench to that television head would most likely cause aggression to be turned on them. 

"I think if we want to take this thing out. We need to make every hit count." She told both of them, holding up the wrench. "This is a good distraction if we want to be a new target, but we'll need something bigger to incapacitate it. Try to break off limbs somehow."

***

He blinked once at Selin and replied dry as a bone: "Oh. What, you gonna offer to meditate with her? Do some deep breathing. Don't let me interrupt." His chin tipped up. "At this point Ellen's yelling probably called every one of those damn things over here." 

As Akhila outfitted Selin with a weapon, Tej ran over to close the mentioned doors. They at least might stand a chance against a few trapped inside, versus letting the rest of them in. 

When he returned to Selin and Akhila, they were being pelted with snacks by one of the trapped insect robots. Could he shoot laser beams from his eyes? "I only wish. You?" 

Selin and Akhila had both offered different but equally decent options against the damn hornets. He looked around them and then down the long aisle, beyond the angry wedged in thing caught in shelving.

"Look. There are some empty shelves at the end of this row. As tall as these." He gestured to the ones they stood in front of. "We lure the rest of the hornets down to the end of this aisle. The shelving isn't exactly light weight, but since they're empty I figure I can push them over. If we can trap them under the shelves, then we could actually break some limbs." A second to recognize Selin's suggestion. "Damn, killer over here. I never knew." 

And, continued. "Pretty sure I can fry some parts and pieces too." He held up the can of spray paint and lighter. 

"We need someone to lure them down there." A beat. "Where the fuck did Ellen go? Stashing more of those boxes?"

***

Akhila ducked her head to avoid the purple-foil wrapped snack. She’d pursed her lips, considering Selin’s entirely pragmatic point that the wrench wasn’t going to do that much damage. Perhaps not to these robot-hornets, but technology was fragile. She’d only needed to drop her new iPad the once to learn that lesson. “I don’t know where she’s gone…” She could hear her, the cacophony of chaos, shouts and screams. That didn’t avail them of Ellen’s current location within the warehouse. 

Good.” She mused as he held up the balm of teenage boredom.

“No laser beams…” Akhila could however, if she could kick some of that sugary energy into gear, utilise her unnatural speed. “Sorry Selin, I’ll need that wrench back.” Akhila shot off, the plan formulating piece by piece. “I think I can lure the hornets down this end.” She flexed her hand, there it was, the sluggish feeling of pulling through honey. Akhila proffered them both a wan smile. “I’ll be bait, whilst I wouldn’t normally condone this, you two get ready break limbs.” No time to be delving into the absurdity of the situation.

There wasn’t a chance in hell she was sending either of them into the hornet-nest.

“First…we really should find Ellen.” The last any of them needed was an extraneous variable. “Heaven only knows why she’s moving boxes at a time like this.”

***

"Man, now really isn't the time for your sass." Selin replied back with a sigh. "When I aggravated one by throwing rocks at it, I got stung. So to me it makes sense that if you leave it alone, it'll do the same." But the longer they left them alone, the more they would destroy. Who was to say whether they would get any replacements of items and food targeted by the hornets or if this was all some master plan to rid them of resources they got accustom to these past few weeks.

Easily, she handed the wrench back over to Akhila when she requested it. There probably wouldn't be a whole lot of damage done with it in her hands. Though the idea of anyone as bait didn't sit right with her, as cool as it was for Akhila to offer up herself with ease, Selin couldn't possibly just say yeah, go for it! especially considering what they were up against and the likeliness of injury. "Are you sure? I'll warn you, those stinger claw things they've got? Not fun. Just, be careful." An obvious statement, but Selin felt she needed to offer it up nonetheless.

She turned to Tej at his comment about her being a killer. "I'm very complex. Surprisingly, I don't like giant mechanical bugs terrorizing me and other people."

As for Ellen, Selin kept quiet about what she was doing that caused her to head this way in the first place. Now probably wasn't the time to admit she had a hunch theft was taking place. The woman's shrieks and cries through the warehouse echoed, and as Selin turned her head to the side, she watched Ellen running past their aisle still frantically shouting for help as the hornet curiously followed after her. "Found her. Think you can help me catch her?" She asked Tej, gesturing for him to come along. "Maybe we can try that meditation idea of yours."

***

Selin’s exasperation inexplicably brought a faint smile to Tej’s lips. Admitting she’d been stung wiped it all away. “I was stung too.” The burn of skin ripped open by a claw still vivid enough to bring a protective hand to his side. He wondered if Selin also saw anything. Or was it his own delirium in the moment, in the surreal grip of a horrific man-made insect? Something to bring up once they were all in a safer position. 

I’ll be bait. “The fuck?” This was the person who dove into rough seas to save the thing most precious to him, without even knowing what the hell it was. “You don’t have to do that.” A similar statement to Selin’s one that didn’t need to be said. The look of determination in Akhila’s eyes told them the decision, however baffling, had already been made. 

A brow rose to Selin’s other remark, “Never had a doubt about it.” Complex, yes, and she deserved to have the last word too. 

"Think I know what she's up to--" but before Tej could rat out Ellen, she darted nearby. "Ah. What if Ellen prefers yoga?" He took off down the aisle and gained easily. Enough to cut around the corner as Ellen approached and slip a strategically placed foot out for her to trip over. Splat. 

He leaned back to see Selin. "Tell Akhila we got her. And another hornet is down here too." He bent down to help Ellen up. "The hell do we do with this one though?"

***

Akhila had always really loathed sitting in the backseat with the world blurring by, and no control over speed, or jerky direction. One of the reasons she’d gotten herself a two-seater convertible. The motion was startlingly akin to the speed she could garner from what felt like an otherwise mundane jog. Though sickeningly sweet canned fruit had done its job, the warehouse was streaks of ruddy colour, and nary a hornet in sight. Bollocks. Akhila looped back up and around to go down a second row incase she’d missed it. Easily done when the world was nothing but a gauzy super-speed blur.

Brakes? Yeah still hadn’t quite figured that one out yet, more testing needed. Akhila skidded, knees bent to absorb the impact, and no sooner had the dust settled she doubled over the expunge the fruit. Useful, yes, an awful fairground ride experience, also yes. Akhila wiped her mouth, and moved to straighten up but behind a disconnected furnace was a stack. Boxes pile on top of each other wasn’t out of the ordinary, it was the contents. Akhila pulled one towards her, the stash of gloves that had gone missing last night, below that a defibrillator that appeared too modern comparatively.

Akhila ground her back teeth. She followed the sound of chittering voices. Selin, Tej and in the middle of them both Ellen. “Anyone have any idea who took this?” She barked, holding up the neatly portable defibrillator someone had evidently pried from The Odyssey. Ellen went ghostly mute. “Crying out loud!” Akhila half-wished she’d kept the wrench. She pushed her tongue up against her teeth, heaven almighty save her now if these were the blithering idiots she was stuck with. Tej and Selin, excluded. “You cannot be serious, have you any idea the trouble you've caused? That you could cause?”

***

Knowing the awful feeling of being stung and what she had witnessed, Selin had this look of fear and sympathy when Tej said he was also stung. She didn't wish that experience on anyone but it seems she wasn't the only unlucky one.

Neither of them seemed all that pleased with Akhila offering herself up as bait, but something had to be done, right? Selin didn't know much about Akhila's ability and what she was capable of. It wasn't laser eyes, but she still felt confident enough to lure the hornets somewhere that Tej and Selin could gang up on them. Maybe even Ellen too if she quit running around like a maniac. Luckily, she was pretty easy to knock down when they managed to catch up to her, a simple trip to send her toppling face first to the ground.

"Hey, you're gonna need to calm down and quit causing a commotion in here, ok? These things don't like being provoked and running and screaming isn't helpful, do you understand?" She asked Ellen, who feverishly nodded her understanding. Selin had the urge to scold her like a child for not thinking and acting so recklessly. But right now, Ellen was quiet and Selin ranting would get the same outcome as Ellen's screaming.

When Akhila showed up, holding up a defibrillator and asked about it in a harsh and accusatory tone, Selin's gaze gravitated over to Ellen, now avoiding eye contact. She had seen the other woman lugging the boxes from the medcenter over in this direction but she had no clue what was inside. But as much as she knew that some type of punishment was deserved, she was still concerned about the hornets. "Akhila...I think maybe we should focus on the bigger problem before anything else. What happened? You didn't already take care of the rest of the hornets did you?" The thought of Akhila dealing with those things all on her own, while impressive, sounded incredibly dangerous.

***

An odd sound was heard within the warehouse. After Akhila took off, a rush of movement traveled over to Tej and Selin. He just couldn't see Akhila. But most of his attention temporarily fell (ha) to Ellen-- who finally seemed to take Selin's advice. 

When Akhila reappeared, she had something with her. Tej's brows drew tight. "The hell did that come from..." The answer sat on the ground between them all. 

'I'm not the only one. Others took things too,' Ellen admitted with a lot of bluster despite the color that flooded her cheeks at being caught. 'You can't just blame me!'

Tej pinched the bridge of his nose with a loud exhale. But Selin was right. Take care of the immediate danger before sorting out the supply thieves. So, to Akhila. "What did you find?"

***

“No.” Her gaze cut across to Selin, and then flicked from Tej to Ellen. Latter of whom was sprouting a great deal of nonsense. Absolving herself of guilt because others had dared to be fools too. A pitifully weak excuse. “I found their stash, no hornets.” Akhila held her jaw tight and spoke through tight lips. 

There was every possibility she may have missed a hornet, owing to her bout of motion sickness. However, Akhila remained an otherwise infallible wall. “Shut up woman.” She barked at Ellen, who chewed over her silence with ruddy cheeks. 

There was no evidence of the hornets, no buzz or hum. Conceivably even the one that had wedged itself into a shelving unit had flushed itself out. “I would suggest we get out of here.” Akhila measured Ellen up, the woman owed her, owed them all for her pilfering. The adrenaline-infused stupidity on her behalf had waned, leaving Akhila bone-weary. After some hesitation. “You were right.” She poised to Selin. 

“Any other suggestions?”

***

Amidst Ellen's protesting about the things that were taken, trying to absolve herself from blame, Selin's main concern was the hornets. Ellen was certainly in the wrong here but she didn't deserve to get attacked or killed by one of these robots. At least that's what Selin thought, she wasn't sure what the other two believed. But when Akhila told them that there were no more hornets around, she didn't find anything but this stash of medical equipment, that brought her a sense of relief. It also felt kind of good to hear from Akhila of all people that her belief on how these things operated was correct. It was quite the honor, even if it was just a simple remark, it felt like praise.

"Getting out of here is a good idea. Unless you've got more medical equipment stashed away here somewhere that you'd like to tell us about?" She asked Ellen, a bit more stern, raising her eyebrow. Selin probably wasn't much of a threat, but with Tej and Akhila there as well, she'd know not to cause trouble right now. "There's no other equipment, just some bandages and pain meds..." Ellen trailed off and Selin couldn't tell if it due to embarrassment or simply withholding information of how much was taken.

"Well if it's not much I think it won't be that hard to collect it all and bring it back where it belongs. Seeing as we all saved you after all. I think we deserve a little cooperation, what do you all think?"

***

Akhila and Selin were quite the appealing team as they interrogated Ellen. All severe tones and beautifully grave faces. Hot. Ellen spilled the rest of the stolen stash. “Ah, get high. Give your heart a shock.” Tej tapped his chest with a fist twice. “Had a night in Hell’s Kitchen like that once.” Several, many, lucky to be alive. “What’s the bandages for? In case you survive the overdose and heart arrhythmia but wake up with a nasty papercut?” Tej’s contribution: mockery and mild harassment. 

Ellen wiped her nose on the sleeve of her teal shirt. Then she bolted up, shoved herself through the fine wall Selin and Akhila created, and took off running. 

He paused to see Ellen haul ass down the warehouse aisle. “I’m not chasing her again,” Tej said as flat as his expression. “But I’ll help carry the boxes those dipshits stole back to the Medicentre.” 

***

It was Selin who put herself forth to interrogate Ellen, and through a squeaked out confession Ellen, Akhila's glower deepened. Despite frustration curdling to ire Akhila found herself warming to Selin. Akhila's lips pursed, with a huff of haughty air through her nose as Tej chimed in. Only for Ellen to flee from Tej's barbed call-outs with a hard shove. 

She brushed out her sand dune scrubs, and took the time to straighten herself out. "Thank you." Akhila flipped the defibrillator case up, underneath it was stamped with '#4 TOP DECK OF THE ODYSSEY.' Perhaps it would be worth revisiting the cruise ship. "Both of you."

"She isn't worth our time." Pill poppers never were. "We should be able to move them all in one go if we can locate that dolly. Let's hope the hornets have found a honeypot to distract themselves with."

***

End!

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Unlike metro cities where interior design can come with a high price tag, Gwalior offers affordable yet luxurious interior design services. Interior designers in Gwalior understand local market demands and offer budget-friendly solutions without compromising on quality. They source materials locally, keep labor costs competitive, and provide value-driven services, making luxury interiors accessible to a broader range of clients.

4. Expertise in Space Optimization

Space optimization is a key factor in modern interior design, especially in urban areas where homes may be compact. Interior designers in Gwalior have mastered the art of maximizing available space through creative layouts, multi-functional furniture, and strategic storage solutions.

By ensuring that every square foot is utilized effectively, they make even smaller homes look spacious, organized, and stylish—something that resonates with the city’s residents who seek efficient living solutions.

5. Environmentally Friendly Design Practices

Another reason why interior designers in Gwalior have gained popularity is their focus on sustainable and eco-friendly design. With a growing awareness of environmental issues, many designers in Gwalior are incorporating sustainable materials, energy-efficient lighting, and eco-friendly practices into their designs.

By using locally sourced materials, recycled elements, and promoting green design principles, they cater to environmentally conscious clients who want their homes to be both beautiful and eco-friendly.

6. Incorporating Vastu Shastra Principles

In Gwalior, as in many other parts of India, Vastu Shastra plays an essential role in home design. Interior designers in Gwalior are adept at integrating Vastu principles into their designs, ensuring that homes are not only aesthetically pleasing but also energetically balanced.

This skill appeals to many homeowners who believe in the benefits of Vastu and want spaces that are aligned with traditional values. From the direction of rooms to the placement of furniture, these designers consider Vastu guidelines to create harmonious and positive environments.

7. Attention to Detail and Quality Craftsmanship

Interior designers in Gwalior are known for their commitment to quality craftsmanship. They pay close attention to details, from selecting the right materials to overseeing the finishing touches.

By working closely with skilled artisans and craftsmen, they bring a level of precision and care to each project. Whether it’s custom woodwork, intricate tile designs, or hand-crafted décor, their focus on detail ensures that every element contributes to a cohesive and beautiful space.

8. Adapting to Modern Trends

Staying current with global design trends is another factor that boosts the popularity of Gwalior’s interior designers. They regularly incorporate modern styles, color palettes, and textures that reflect contemporary design aesthetics.

From minimalist Scandinavian styles to bold bohemian themes, these designers understand how to make a space feel fresh and on-trend. Their ability to adapt and incorporate global trends while maintaining a touch of local flair has attracted a wide range of clientele, including young professionals and families.

9. Client-Centric Approach and Professionalism

One of the hallmarks of Gwalior’s interior designers is their client-centric approach. They prioritize communication, listen to client needs, and involve them in every step of the design process.

By understanding the client’s vision and needs, they can deliver results that exceed expectations. This level of professionalism and customer service has built trust and long-lasting relationships, leading to referrals and repeat business, which further enhances their popularity.

10. Creating Value in Real Estate

With Gwalior’s growing real estate market, many homeowners and investors see the value in enhancing their properties with interior design. Well-designed interiors can significantly increase the value of a property, making it more appealing to potential buyers or renters.

Interior designers in Gwalior help property owners achieve this by elevating the aesthetic appeal and functionality of spaces. Their expertise in adding value through design makes them a go-to choose for those looking to make profitable real estate investments.

Conclusion:

The popularity of interior designers in Gwalior is a testament to their ability to merge tradition with modernity, create customized solutions, and provide value-driven services. Their deep understanding of local culture, commitment to quality, and flexibility in incorporating the latest design trends make them highly sought after.

Whether it’s creating a luxurious villa, optimizing a compact apartment, or enhancing a commercial space, interior designers in Gwalior are transforming spaces across the city, making them truly reflective of the vibrant and evolving character of Gwalior.

As Gwalior continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled interior designers who can bring visions to life. With their dedication to excellence and adaptability, Gwalior’s interior designers are set to remain at the forefront of the industry for years to come, making the city not only a historical gem but also a beacon of modern design in central India.

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Blocking Heat and UV Rays: The Role of Heat Blocking Curtains in Sunrooms

Sunrooms offer an inviting, well-lit space for relaxation and leisure, but with ample sunlight comes the challenge of controlling temperature and protecting your furniture from UV damage. Heat blocking curtains are an ideal solution for managing heat and UV exposure in these spaces, ensuring comfort while preserving your interiors. This article explores how thermal window coverings can help maintain a pleasant temperature in sunrooms, offering protection and style.

Why Sunrooms Are Prone to Heat Build-Up

Sunrooms are designed to let in natural light, often with expansive glass windows or ceilings to maximize sunlight exposure. While this creates a warm and welcoming space, it can also cause heat build-up, especially in the summer months. Direct sunlight can turn a sunroom into a greenhouse, with temperatures rising uncomfortably high. In addition to heat, UV rays streaming through the glass can fade furniture, rugs, and artwork over time.

Thermal insulated blackout curtains and heat blocking curtains can help mitigate these issues, offering a solution that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

How Heat Blocking Curtains Work in Sunrooms

Heat blocking curtains are specifically designed to reduce the amount of heat and UV rays that enter through windows. Their functionality relies on several key mechanisms:

Reflecting Heat: The primary function of these curtains is to reflect solar heat away from the room, reducing the temperature inside. The reflective materials on the back of thermal window coverings help bounce sunlight back outside, preventing excessive heat from entering the room.

Insulation: Many insulated curtains have a thermal layer that acts as a barrier between the outside temperature and the interior of the room. This helps maintain a more stable and comfortable indoor temperature, regardless of how hot it gets outside.

Blocking UV Rays: UV-resistant layers in heat blocking curtains prevent harmful rays from passing through the glass, protecting your furniture and decor from fading or damage.

The Benefits of Using Heat Blocking Curtains in Sunrooms

1. Temperature Control

One of the most significant advantages of thermal insulated blackout curtains in sunrooms is their ability to control temperature. Sunrooms can quickly overheat, making them uncomfortable during the summer. Curtains that keep out heat help maintain a cool and pleasant environment, allowing you to enjoy your sunroom throughout the day, even during peak sunlight hours.

2. Protecting Furniture and Interiors

Sunrooms are often filled with furniture, carpets, plants, and artwork that are susceptible to UV damage. Over time, exposure to direct sunlight can cause colors to fade, fabrics to deteriorate, and wooden surfaces to warp. By installing heat blocking curtains, you can protect these items from prolonged UV exposure, extending their lifespan and keeping them looking fresh and new.

3. Energy Efficiency

By reducing the amount of heat that enters your sunroom, thermal window coverings help lower the energy consumption needed to cool the space. You’ll rely less on air conditioning, which can lead to significant energy savings during the hotter months. This not only makes your home more eco-friendly but also lowers your utility bills.

4. Versatility in Light Control

Many insulated curtains for sunrooms come with blackout or semi-blackout options, allowing you to control the level of light entering the room. During bright, sunny days, you can draw the curtains to block out the harsh sunlight, and on cloudy days, you can partially open them to enjoy softer, diffused light.

Choosing the Right Heat Blocking Curtains for Sunrooms

Selecting the right heat blocking curtains for your sunroom depends on a few key factors:

1. Fabric and Material

The most effective thermal window coverings are made from high-quality, thick fabrics that block heat and UV rays. Look for curtains that are specifically labeled as thermal or heat-resistant. Popular materials include polyester blends, thick cotton, or velvet, which offer excellent insulation properties.

2. Reflective Backing

Curtains with a reflective or silver backing are especially effective at bouncing sunlight back outside. This reflective layer is crucial for reducing heat build-up in sunrooms, as it prevents the glass windows from acting like a magnifying glass that concentrates heat indoors.

3. Custom Fit for Large Windows

Sunrooms often feature large or floor-to-ceiling windows. To ensure maximum heat blocking, it’s essential to choose curtains that fit these large windows perfectly. Thermal insulated blackout curtains should extend from ceiling to floor and cover the width of the windows completely to avoid gaps where heat and light could seep through.

4. Style and Design

While functionality is key, the aesthetic appeal of insulated curtains should not be overlooked. Choose colors and patterns that complement the rest of your sunroom decor. Neutral tones are a popular choice, as they blend seamlessly with any design theme, while bold colors can make a statement and add personality to the space.

Tips for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Heat Blocking Curtains

To get the most out of your heat blocking curtains in the sunroom, consider these helpful tips:

1. Layering for Added Insulation

For maximum temperature control, consider layering your thermal window coverings with sheer curtains. This allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the room while maintaining some level of insulation even when the heat blocking curtains are open.

2. Use with Energy-Efficient Windows

For optimal results, combine insulated curtains with energy-efficient windows. Double-pane or triple-pane windows work well in tandem with heat blocking curtains to further reduce heat transfer and prevent drafts.

3. Maintain Regular Curtain Care

To ensure your curtains continue performing effectively, it’s important to clean them regularly. Dust and dirt buildup can reduce the insulating properties of the fabric. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care, whether that means dry cleaning or gentle washing.

Enhancing the Aesthetic of Your Sunroom

Thermal window coverings do more than just block heat — they also enhance the overall look of your sunroom. Here are some ways to incorporate heat blocking curtains into your sunroom design:

1. Creating a Focal Point

Use bold, patterned curtains as a focal point in the room. Bright colors or geometric patterns can add interest to the space, drawing attention to the windows and making the sunroom feel more vibrant.

2. Blending with Natural Elements

If your sunroom features a lot of greenery and natural elements, choose insulated curtains in earthy tones like greens, browns, or tans. These hues complement the outdoor view while maintaining a cohesive indoor atmosphere.

3. Adding Layers for Texture

Layering curtains with different textures can create depth and visual interest in the room. For example, pairing thick, heat blocking curtains with lighter, sheer curtains can add a touch of elegance while also offering practical benefits.

Conclusion: The Perfect Balance of Function and Style

Heat blocking curtains play an essential role in keeping sunrooms comfortable by controlling temperature and protecting furniture from UV damage. With the right thermal insulated blackout curtains, you can create a stylish, functional space that remains cool even during the hottest days. From enhancing energy efficiency to adding aesthetic appeal, these curtains are an excellent investment for maintaining the perfect balance of light, temperature, and design in your sunroom.

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Top Painting Solutions for a Stunning Home Transformation in the GTA

You don't need to renovate an entire house to make it a transformed home. Paint can work wonders in freshening up your interior spaces. Whether you're selling, beautifying an already beautiful house, or just making changes, the right painting solution can dramatically improve how your house looks and feels. Let the GTA professional painting service turn your home transformation into an amazing, long-lasting masterpiece.

We discuss in this blog the top ranked painting solutions that can change your house and explain why hiring professionals in GTA is the way to go for an absolutely perfect finish.

1. Best Interior Painting Solutions: Set the Right Mood

Interior house colors could create an atmosphere in the rooms, which can have an effect on what their owners think about them. Color combinations can either make rooms feel cozy and spacious or just warm and welcoming. Among the best interior painting solutions are:

Neutral Colors for a Long Lasting Aesthetic: White, beige, and grey are so light and versatile in shade that they can work with almost any decor. They especially work well in small rooms, as they open up a space and make it seem larger.

Strong Accent Walls: For a more dramatic appearance, bold-colored accent walls in deep blue or rich green can add personality without overwhelming the space. Or try a bright pop of yellow.

Texture and Finishes: To achieve a more glamorous look, textured paint finishes like matte, satin, or eggshell will add depth and level the space, resulting in a modern, sophisticated ambiance.

2. Exterior Painting Solutions: Making a Big Impression on Your Front Door

Well, after all, it is the outdoor look that people notice right first, hence making it look fresh and maintained will be the key feature to be enhanced in appeal. In the GTA, where the weather can batter home exteriors, the choice of exterior paint solutions is crucial so your house looks great and stands up well to the elements.

Weather-Resistant Paint: High-quality, weather-resistant paint. This paint will last long without easy chipping, cracking, or peeling off in the snow and rain and ultraviolet rays, hence very durable.

Be in Vogue Colour Trends: Neutral shades of charcoal, slate gray, and soft beige are highlighting modern and clean designs for the exterior. For emphasis on a power punch of color, try adding a bold red, navy blue, or even black door to create a great contemporary finish.

Eco-Friendly Paint: As the GTA region becomes more conscious of the environment, homeowners are getting more and more selective about the earth-friendly ways that go easy on the inhabitants as well. For them, eco-friendly, low-VOC paints are the ideal choice, for they are safer to the environment yet carry magnificent durability for any exteriors.

3. Feature Walls: Adding Dimension and Character

A feature wall is an eye-catching feature of any room without overcrowding the space. Feature walls feature greatly as trends in living rooms, dining rooms, and bed rooms. Feature walls can add dimensions to the aesthetic appeal of your home through bold coloration or a textural finish.

Wood or Brick Impressions: The popularity of faux wood and brick-effect paints is very high, as they provide a ruggedly textured look without using actual material. Walls created using this type of paint can give your home an industrial or vintage appearance.

Geometric Patterns: A popular choice used for creating geometric patterns on walls with contrasting colors. This is such a modern, artistic feel for a home office or creative space.

4. Painting the Ceiling - The Fifth Wall

One often forgets the ceiling-it has been referred to as the "fifth wall"-and painting the ceiling in a colour other than standard white can greatly change the atmosphere of a room.

Softening the Vertical Elements: Light shades of blue or soft pastels can make a room feel taller and open up more, creating an airy atmosphere.

Drama Effects : To create an effect that is quite dramatic, a deep contrasting colour can be painted on the ceiling. Creating a warm or intimate ambiance to a space, this effect is most effective where spaces have soaring ceilings.

5. GTA Professional Painting Services

While DIY painting may appear to be frugal, professional painters in the GTA can guarantee a finish that lasts. There are several key advantages that experts provide for homeowners:

Better Preparation Surface preparation is necessary because, without it, the finish will never be smooth and durable. Professional painters handle all of the necessary prep work, such as filling holes, sanding, and priming surfaces.

Professional Quality Tools and Equipment Professional painters utilize the highest grades of paints, brushes, and rollers to achieve resilient and consistent results. Also, due to their access to higher-grade environmental options, they have the capability to work in a more ecologically friendly manner-ideal for an ecologically concerned homeowner.

Time-Efficiency: Painting the whole house is very time-consuming while trying to balance with work, family activities and other daily responsibilities. Professional painters tend to complete a job in the shortest time possible with minimum interference with your daily routine.

Guaranteed Results: Professionals in the GTA offer guarantees for their work. As long as the working conditions are perfect, paint job meets the expectations, and conforms to the high standards that the painting companies have.

6. How to Select a Painting Company in the GTA

Experience, reviews, and portfolios of projects completed are the considerations in the selection of a painting contractor in the GTA. Look for interior and exterior painting companies that can do comprehensive services like color consultation, preparation, and cleanup.

Also, the contractor should ensure that only quality material suitable for GTA climate is used. It's also a wise idea to request for eco-friendly as well as VOC low paint options if the owner of the home wants an environment-friendly home.

Conclusion

The best thing about making it a more glamorous abode is to invest in professional painting solutions. Whether you want its exteriors refreshed or be that cozy inviting interior, the right paint job makes all the difference. To homeowners in the GTA, working with experienced painters ensures that your home remains beautiful, functional, and protected from the elements.

First Step to a Breathtaking Transformation of Your Home through Professional Painting Solutions Specific to Your Needs Today!

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Top Interior Designer in Jaipur: Transforming Spaces with Elegance and Style

When it comes to transforming your living or working space into something truly remarkable, finding the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur can be a game-changer. Jaipur, the Pink City, is known for its rich heritage, magnificent architecture, and vibrant culture. It’s a place where tradition meets modernity, and the same philosophy can be applied to interior design. Whether you’re looking to revamp a home, a workspace, or a commercial property, a skilled interior designer can turn your vision into reality while infusing a unique blend of elegance and functionality into every project.

Why Choose the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur?

Jaipur’s rich heritage plays a significant role in its architectural styles and interior design preferences. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur understands the city’s historical essence and seamlessly integrates it with contemporary trends to create spaces that resonate with the people who live and work in them.

Here are some reasons why hiring a top-notch interior designer is crucial:

1. Personalized Design Approach

Every space has its unique needs and so do its occupants. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur tailors each project to the client’s specific lifestyle, preferences, and functional requirements. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist modern aesthetic or a regal traditional design, the designer will work with you to create a personalized layout that reflects your personality and fulfills your needs.

2. In-Depth Knowledge of Local and Global Trends

While Jaipur is known for its royal past, the city has also embraced modern architectural and interior design trends. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur stays up-to-date with both local and global design innovations. Whether it’s incorporating traditional Rajasthani motifs or playing with contemporary styles like Scandinavian or industrial design, they have the expertise to blend diverse elements harmoniously.

3. Quality Materials and Resources

Jaipur is home to some of the finest artisans and craftsmen in the country. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur has access to the best materials and resources, from traditional handwoven rugs to intricate stone carvings. A skilled designer knows how to incorporate these local treasures into a modern or traditional design scheme, creating a look that is unique, authentic, and durable.

4. Sustainable and Functional Design

Traits of the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur

To identify the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur, it’s important to know what sets them apart from others in the industry. Here are a few key characteristics that define the best designers in the city:

1. Creative Vision

Interior design is more than just arranging furniture and selecting colors. It’s about crafting a story within a space. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur has a creative vision that goes beyond conventional designs. They can conceptualize innovative ideas and bring them to life with precision, ensuring every corner of your space is a masterpiece.

2. Attention to Detail

A well-designed space is all about the details. The best designers focus on everything from lighting fixtures to the texture of the fabrics used. They understand how small changes can make a big impact on the overall feel of the space. For instance, incorporating handcrafted Rajasthani elements like block prints or jaali (intricate latticework) in a contemporary setting requires a delicate balance.

3. Problem-Solving Skills

Design projects, whether residential or commercial, often come with unforeseen challenges. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur has excellent problem-solving skills and can handle unexpected situations with ease. They are adept at making quick decisions and finding creative solutions without compromising on quality or aesthetics.

4. Client-Centered Approach

A great interior designer listens to their client’s needs and concerns. They take the time to understand your vision and ensure that every design decision is aligned with your goals. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur values collaboration and makes the design process a seamless and enjoyable experience for the client.

Interior Design Trends in Jaipur

Jaipur, with its rich cultural history, has always been a hub for artistic expression, and the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur is at the forefront of blending traditional styles with modern trends. Here are some of the latest interior design trends shaping the city’s homes and commercial spaces:

1. Fusion of Modern and Traditional

One of the most significant trends in Jaipur’s interior design scene is the fusion of modern and traditional styles. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur often incorporates contemporary furniture, sleek lines, and minimalist decor with traditional Rajasthani elements like ornate mirrors, brass artifacts, and vibrant block-printed textiles. This blend of old and new creates a timeless appeal that resonates with the city’s rich heritage.

2. Embracing Sustainable Design

Sustainability has become a major focus in interior design, and Jaipur is no exception. Many designers in the city are leaning towards eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, reclaimed wood, and organic fabrics. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur emphasizes energy-efficient lighting, water-saving fixtures, and other green technologies to create environmentally conscious designs without compromising on luxury or comfort.

3. Natural Textures and Earthy Tones

Jaipur’s interior design trends are heavily inspired by the natural surroundings of Rajasthan. Earthy tones like terracotta, mustard yellow, and burnt orange are often used to evoke desert landscapes. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur pairs these colors with natural textures like stone, wood, and clay to create warm, inviting spaces that reflect the city’s rustic charm.

4. Open and Airy Spaces

With a growing preference for minimalism, open-plan layouts have gained popularity in Jaipur. This trend is particularly prevalent in modern homes and office spaces, where the focus is on maximizing natural light and creating an airy, spacious environment. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur ensures that open spaces are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and aligned with the client’s lifestyle.

5. Statement Lighting

Lighting is no longer just about functionality. In Jaipur, it’s about making a statement. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur often uses oversized chandeliers, intricately designed pendant lights, and custom-made sconces to create a focal point in the room. Whether it’s a grand palace-like chandelier in a living room or a sleek, contemporary light fixture in an office, the right lighting can elevate the design of any space.

How to Choose the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur?

With so many talented designers in Jaipur, choosing the right one for your project can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to help you find the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur:

1. Review Their Portfolio

A designer’s portfolio is a reflection of their style, creativity, and expertise. When searching for the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur, take the time to review their past projects. Look for versatility in their designs and see if they have experience in the type of project you’re planning.

2. Check Client Testimonials

Client feedback is invaluable when choosing an interior designer. Reading testimonials and reviews can give you insight into the designer’s work ethic, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur will have a track record of satisfied clients who can vouch for their professionalism and creativity.

3. Communication and Collaboration

A good designer should be a great communicator. Make sure the designer you choose is someone who listens to your ideas and is open to collaboration. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur will be able to guide you through the design process, keep you updated on progress, and ensure that your vision is translated into reality.

4. Budget and Transparency

While quality interior design is an investment, it’s essential to choose a designer who respects your budget. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur will provide transparent pricing and ensure there are no hidden costs. They will work with you to create a design plan that fits your financial goals without compromising on quality.

5. Expertise and Specialization

Conclusion

In a city as culturally rich and architecturally significant as Jaipur, creating a space that reflects both modern elegance and traditional charm requires the expertise of a seasoned interior designer. The Top Interior Designer in Jaipur is not just someone who decorates a space — they are artists who bring your vision to life by blending aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

From personalized designs to expert craftsmanship, working with a top interior designer ensures that every element of your space is thoughtfully curated. Whether you’re designing a cozy home or a sophisticated commercial property, hiring the Top Interior Designer in Jaipur will elevate your project and create a space that truly inspires.

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Discover the Best Furnishing Store in Calicut for Your Dream Home

When it comes to transforming your living space, finding the right furnishings can make all the difference. If you're in search of quality, style, and variety, look no further than the best furnishing store in Calicut. With a wealth of options ranging from modern minimalistic pieces to luxurious and traditional styles, this city offers everything you need to turn your home into a masterpiece.

Why Furnishings Matter

Furnishing a home is more than just filling it with furniture. It’s about creating an atmosphere that reflects your personality and style. Whether you're decorating your living room, bedroom, dining space, or office, the right furnishings help enhance the ambiance, improve functionality, and increase comfort.

The best furnishing store in Calicut not only provides a wide range of choices but also offers expert guidance in choosing the right pieces for your specific needs. Quality is key when it comes to long-term investments, and the top stores ensure that you get durable, aesthetically pleasing items that stand the test of time.

What Sets the Best Furnishing Stores Apart?

1. Diverse Range of Products

From elegant sofas and chic coffee tables to sophisticated dining sets and bedroom furniture, the best furnishing stores in Calicut cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a contemporary or a more classic look, you’ll find it here. Plus, these stores stock both local and international brands, giving you access to the best designs from across the globe.

2. Tailored Services

One of the most important aspects of furnishing is personalization. Top stores provide customized solutions, ensuring that each piece fits seamlessly into your home. They offer consultations with interior designers and allow you to choose from a variety of materials, finishes, and sizes to match your decor.

3. Affordable Luxury

Many people associate high-quality furniture with high prices, but the best furnishing store in Calicut offers luxurious designs at affordable prices. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking for premium items, these stores make it possible for you to furnish your home beautifully without breaking the bank.

4. Sustainability and Innovation

In recent years, sustainable furnishing has gained popularity, and leading stores in Calicut are embracing this trend. From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient production methods, they offer furniture that is both stylish and good for the planet.

Furnishing Trends in 2024

With the new year around the corner, some key trends in furnishings are set to take over:

Minimalistic Designs: Clean lines, neutral colors, and minimalist designs are in high demand. These create an uncluttered and serene environment, perfect for those who want to bring calmness to their living spaces.

Multi-functional Furniture: With urban spaces becoming more compact, the demand for multi-functional furniture is rising. Expect to see more convertible sofas, foldable tables, and storage beds that help maximize space.

Sustainable Choices: As environmental concerns grow, customers are opting for eco-friendly materials like bamboo, recycled wood, and organic fabrics. Green furnishings that combine sustainability with style are a must-have.

Inlite Furnishing – Your One-Stop Solution

If you're looking for a store that combines quality, innovation, and style, Inlite Furnishing is the go-to choice in Calicut. As the best furnishing store in Calicut, we pride ourselves on offering a curated selection of the finest furniture and decor. Our products not only meet the highest standards of quality but also reflect the latest design trends to help you create the home of your dreams.

At Inlite Furnishing, we believe in making luxury accessible. Whether you're furnishing an entire home or looking for a statement piece to complete your space, we have something to suit every taste and budget. From contemporary and minimalist to classic and traditional, our diverse collection will inspire you to create a space that’s uniquely yours.

Visit Inlite Furnishing today and let us help you turn your house into a home!

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How to choose the best aluminium window?

Choosing the best quality aluminum windows for your home or commercial space is essential for achieving both aesthetic appeal and performance. With numerous options available in the market, it's crucial to consider several key factors to ensure you make an informed decision that meets your specific needs and preferences.

First and foremost, when selecting the best quality aluminum windows, prioritize durability and strength. Opt for windows constructed from high-grade aluminum alloys known for their robustness and resistance to corrosion, ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance requirements. Additionally, look for windows with reinforced frames and hardware to withstand environmental stresses and ensure long-term structural integrity.

When assessing the energy efficiency of aluminum windows, pay attention to factors such as frame design, glazing options, and insulation features. Choose windows with thermal breaks and low-emissivity (low-E) coatings to minimize heat transfer and enhance insulation properties. Additionally, consider double or triple glazing for enhanced thermal performance, especially in regions with extreme weather conditions.

Another crucial aspect to consider when choosing aluminum windows is their design and customization options. Look for manufacturers that offer a wide range of styles, finishes, and hardware choices to match your architectural preferences and interior decor. Whether you prefer sleek modern profiles or classic designs, selecting windows that complement your aesthetic vision will elevate the overall look of your space.

Furthermore, consider the functionality and ease of operation of aluminum windows. Opt for windows with smooth-opening mechanisms and secure locking systems for effortless use and enhanced security. Additionally, explore options such as tilt-and-turn or sliding windows to maximize ventilation and natural light while maintaining functionality and convenience.

Selecting the best aluminum windows requires careful consideration of factors such as durability, energy efficiency, design versatility, and functionality. By prioritizing these key aspects and choosing windows that align with your specific requirements, you can enhance the beauty, comfort, and performance of your home or commercial building. For premium-quality aluminum windows that combine superior craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, consider Alugrow Trading as your trusted partner in realizing your vision for the perfect window solutions.

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♪ 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 ♪

༺ Exotic Trouble ༻

Oneshot ~ Blue Lock x Female Reader

Summary ~ You accept a job offer for monster-sitting exotic cat hybrids, only to realize they’re far older—and more dangerous—than expected.

Featuring ~ Isagi Yoichi, Bachira Meguru, Chigiri Hyoma, Seishiro Nagi, and Itoshi Rin

Extra Notes ~ Tokyo Revengers’ Version - Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Version

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l apologize if I get any Japanese etiquette or culture wrong, I literally have to research the culture for some of my fandom stories so if anything is wrong, please excuse my ignorance.

|| Warning ||

You and the characters are 21+. Although I picture the reader as a black cis-gendered female, physical appearance will not be described at all.

Content within this story may not be realistic or factual.

I do not condone any of the behavior displayed within the story.

There may be dark content such as: gore, violence, triggering topics, graphic scenes, vulgar language, explicit content, sexual content, etc.

That being said, this story is for 18+ only.

Desperation can drive anyone to make impulsive, unexpected choices in search of a solution to their misfortune. For you in particular, this appeared to be accepting an under the table job offer for monster-sitting five hybrids—something that is highly illegal and should only be handled by a professional. Due to the dire consequences that could affect your person and overall well-being, the pay is relatively high and could solve your overgrowth of debt.

This agreement brings you to the front door of the grand structure—a gothic designed mansion that stands tall. The manor has a modernized, victorian exterior that exudes a brooding and menacing presence. Despite the gloomy guise, pigmented colors of pink, purple, and blue surround the land as flowers spread throughout the lush, fern green shrubs and grass.

You exhaled sharply, echoes of the informal meeting you had with your employer swirling through your mind.

The woman’s voice is low amongst the sea of voices that echo throughout the crowd of people who sit in the small diner. Her fingers are entangled over the table, eyes narrowed and sharp as she sat upright in the booth. “First rule, do not speak first.”

You use the key that she had given you to proceed with unlocking one of the wooden doors, taking a cautious step forward as you entered the building.

An eyebrow raises to the statement in curiosity. “If you don’t mind me asking, why?” you question, arms crossed over the table as your head tilts, slightly.

The interior design is a little less ominous, the brighter colors of the walls and marble flooring contrasting with the darkness that radiated outside. The crisp air kissed your skin, goosebumps protruding from the hair follicles of your arms. There’s a tint of cinnamon that swirls satisfyingly with the scent of vanilla. Your head turns as you observe the antique monuments and pillared surfaces that lined the foyer.

Before you can make your way to the spiral steps, your body stiffens, the sensation of a ghostly presence suddenly appearing behind your form. Their breathing is hollow against your neck as the hold on your duffel bag’s strap tightens.

She ignored your question, continuing with her list of expectations. “Second, if one approaches closely, do not make any sudden movements.”

You naturally hold your breath, brows raised as you look ahead. The beating of your heart is the only sound you hear, aside from the slight ringing of your ears as your pulse hammers. You want to move, to turn around and run out the door. Your instincts are erratic, thoughts racing through your head as the dire scenarios play out.

The male hummed. “No reaction?” his voice a low murmur as if he was speaking to himself. The amusement is subtle behind the curiosity.

“Hah… Thought you’d be more fun,” he exhaled through his nose. You could hear the smirk in his statement as the warmth of his body disappeared.

Your brows furrow as you take a look at the man who stood in front of you. His black strands sweep over his head, blonde poking through at the ends as blonde ears protrude from his head. A tail of the identical color sways slowly as his hands are stuffed into the pockets of his pants.

A lion hybrid.

His eyes are naturally wide, golden orbs that flick over your form as he examines you. The smirk is absent, replaced with a curious gaze.

Why is there a grown man standing here? I thought they were supposed to be children.

“You gonna tell me your name or what?” His tone is playful with an underlying expectancy—demanding as he tilts his head. You could see the fangs poking through as he spoke.

“Third, speak minimally and stay out of their way,” the lady warns.

You swallowed. “Y/n.”

This is a problem. You were under the impression that you’d be monster-sitting hybrid children—not grown men. The kids were a lot less menacing than the adults who are significantly stronger than regular humans.

He nodded in response, allowing the silence to spread as time passed with you standing in place. “Bachira,” he stated with finality in his voice.

You nod, tongue sliding over your lips as you readjust the strap on your shoulder. “Cool. I’m gonna set my stuff in the guestroom. You know where that is?”

Of course he knows where that is, Y/n. He lives here.

He hesitated before a smirk cracked on his expression, a chuckle escaping as he jerked his head to the nearest hall. “That way. On the end to your right.”

You exhaled a small, “Thanks,” before walking, with urgency, to the bedroom.

You miss the side glance he gives you as you nearly jog away, irises boring into your back as he stands in place.

You were ecstatic to escape from the tension between you and Bachira. The look in his eyes was intense, as if he was reading through you. You felt a chill crawl up your back at the memory while you continued to search for the bedroom.

Why do they need a monster-sitter when they’re not children?

You shook your head, disregarding the thought and replacing it with the cash that was handed to you. You figured that it would all be worth it. After all, your stay is only for a month. Initially, the timing seemed excessive, but for the payment you received, you’d stay for six months if you were asked.

Once you found the correct door, your hand wrapped around the knob before you pushed it open.

You yelped in surprise as you saw two men on the bed. One male, with tousled, platinum hair faces away from you as he lies on the bed. His patterned white ears sat neutrally as the matching tail curled over his thigh.

A snow leopard hybrid.

On the foot of the bed sat a man with black hair that acquired a faint green hue. His patterned ears match that of his tail that sways behind him. He’s balanced on the palm of his hands, sitting on one of his legs, with the other foot meeting the ground. His head tilts slightly as his gaze slowly shifts to you.

A jaguar hybrid.

Teal irises shift up and down your form. “Looks like we’ve got company,” he muttered, detachment clear in his tone.

Your eyes shift to the man who groans softly, stretching his arms and legs out as he turns over to face you, gradually lifting his upper body as he scoots to sit upright. “Oh really?” he purred, expression unreadable as he gazed at you.

You hesitate as you stand in the doorway. “Is this not the guest room?” you questioned, stunned at the unexpected residents.

The males exchanged glances before shifting their gazes back to you. You tense as they both stood from the mattress, making their way toward you as their tails swayed slowly.

Suddenly, the shorter one snatches your wrist, yanking you further into the room as his head dips low. You tug against his iron grip as he sniffed your neck. You were so distracted by the male in front of you that you failed to notice the taller, gray-eyed man’s movement as he grabbed your other arm to sniff your wrist.

Rin hummed. “Smells a little too sweet for lunch,” he murmured, lifting his head away from you as his eyes reached the snow leopard’s gaze. “What do you think, Nagi? Should we eat dessert before dinner?”

Your blood runs cold.

Another fact about hybrids is that they don’t eat normal kibble or wet food. They are carnivores who like to hunt their prey, despite being half human. The monster aspect of them overrides any lingering humanity.

“Do not react to provocation. They will test you for weakness,” the woman states before taking a sip of the black coffee in the mug.

“She’s too plain. Probably lacks any flavor,” Nagi murmured, the sharp ends of his claws poking your skin.

“Asshole,” you exhaled, accidentally.

Dammit! Why the fuck would I even say that?

You hadn’t meant for the insult to slip through your lips. It was ideal for them to think that you wouldn’t be a tasty meal. You were supposed to remain stoic and emotionless so they wouldn’t gain any interest in bothering you.

Both males move back slightly, a stunned look appearing on their expressions as they exchange a glance. Once Rin’s irises shift to yours, amusement clear despite the stoic gaze. “Oh? What was that?”

“Yeah, I didn’t hear you the first time,” Nagi mused, eyes slightly narrowing as his grip tightened.

“You guys done terrorizing our baby-sitter?”

Your eyes shift to the newcomer who leans against the doorway. His arms are crossed, one ear upright as the black strands of his hair frames his facial structure. His black tail is upright, curled at the end.

His blue irises shift between you and the two hybrids while his expression remains unreadable.

Rin scoffed. “Terrorizing?” he muttered, an eyebrow raising. “Don’t you think that’s a stretch, Isagi?”

Nagi hummed. “We’re just havin’ some fun,” he mused, expression blank as he released you.

Isagi wasn’t convinced. An eyebrow raises as a smirk curled on his face. “Yeah, okay.”

Rin scoffed. “Whatever. I’m bored of this anyway,” he said, tone dripping with indifference as he walked towards the exit.

Nagi followed, slightly turning his head back to you with a heavy-lidded gaze. “See ya around.”

After the two hybrids make their leave, your gaze flicks to Isagi, body remaining stiff, though a breath of relief exhales through your lips. You figured that speaking first in this instance could be acceptable considering the situation.

You swallowed. “Thanks for that,” you say, politely, despite the underlying cautiousness lingering in your tone.

Isagi doesn’t respond. There’s an unsettling, hollow gaze that replaced his mischievous smirk from earlier. It was empty, devoid of any emotion as he stared at you, tail flicking lazily behind him.

You couldn’t help but feel like a prey being observed by a predator. The hairs on your skin stood straight as your heart continued to thump against your chest. Despite the lingering anxiety, you stood—calm and collected—as you faced him head on, keeping your eyes locked on his.

“Avoid eye contact for more than three seconds. Anything longer is considered a challenge,” the employer stated.

You understand the protocol, however, you must prove to the beasts that you’re not going to tread around carefully. You have a job to complete, a task to handle, and money to earn. You’re going to finish this assignment whether the hybrids intimidate you or not.

It seems as though Isagi received the message loud and clear. The sudden change of your demeanor caused a puckish smile to grow on his expression. You could practically feel the excitement radiating off of his ambience.

“Make sure you enjoy yourself while you can,” he said, his tone focused but carrying a subtle warning. “We don’t ask for much… just don’t make things boring.”

You stood in place as you watched him walk out of the doorway. For a moment, you contemplated his remark, attempting to read into the truth that hides behind the words he spoke.

When midnight finally arrived, you found yourself wide awake as you scrolled aimlessly on your phone. Despite the comfort of the soft, warm bed, you couldn’t elude the alertness of your instincts.

You tossed the covers off your form before swinging your legs over the mattress. You swiftly tugged on a pair of socks before walking out of the bedroom. As you crept down the corridor, the cool air brushed against your dermis as you entered the foyer, mindlessly rounding the corner to find the kitchen.

Your aim was to grab a glass of water to quench your thirst and soothe your parched throat in the process. You had been nervous to make your presence known throughout the night, so you stayed put, awaiting the morrow when you would inevitably have to complete the tasks you were assigned to.

Unfortunately, your need for a substance to drink became overbearing, especially after your minor usage of the dab pen you brought to relax your nerves. You figured that all the men should be asleep at this time, so you shouldn’t run into anyone.

A gradual exhale slipped through your lips as you flicked the light switch on, content that you had successfully found the kitchen without getting lost. You rummaged through each cabinet until you found a glass before heading to the refrigerator to press the button.

You listened as the sound of water filled up the cup, the only frequency added to the quiet, dimly lit room. You pulled your head back to chug the beverage before heading to the sink to wash it out.

Just as you turned the faucet off, you paused, a sudden warmth appearing behind you as the person closed in on your form. You’re frozen, locked between the arms of the presence who pressed their palms on the counter. You could feel the hot air of their breath against your neck.

“Never turn your back. Always keep them in sight or else it’ll show vulnerability.”

You swiftly set the glass in the sink before rounding your body to face the intruder, your lower back pressed against the edge of the counter as you leaned against your palms.

A male with red hair sweeping over his face eyed you, patterned ears pressed forward as the sharp gaze of his pink irises studied you. He gave you a quizzical look as his tail flicked at a swift pace.

A jaguar hybrid.

You stared back, your own gaze sharp as you stood your ground. Your brows were slightly furrowed, though you kept your expression as stoic as you could.

He hummed, tilting his head as he leaned in closer. “I can smell the fear radiating off of you,” he began, tongue gliding over his lips. “Think you can hide it from me, babysitter?” he mused, sarcasm dripping from his tone.

You didn’t respond, holding your gaze as you subtly positioned yourself to stand taller. His eyes flicked over you before a subtle smirk curled on his expression. Suddenly, his hand snatched your jaw in a tight grip, the pointed ends of his claws poking your cheek as he observed you.

“It’s… irritating,” he murmured, a subtle drop in his amusement as his smirk twitched to a frown. “You humans think you’re so tough, don’t you? You couldn’t stand a chance against me.” A sharp pain ignited on your cheeks as you felt the tingling sensation of blood trickling down your skin.

Your hand grasped the wrist that held you, squeezing your fingers around the surface tightly as you snatched the hand away, the male releasing you as you held his hand up.

“Don’t put your fucking hands on me,” you almost growled, ignoring the pounding of your heart as you leaned in closer. “I came here to do a job and you’re gonna let me, no matter how many times you guys try to intimidate me.”

His expression morphed, stunned at your words before he recollected his aloof demeanor, yanking his arm from your grip. “Interesting…” he purred, finally pulling back from you as he walked away.

Your eyes never left his form, even when he casually grabbed a bottled beverage from the fridge and gave you one last glance before leaving the kitchen.

You leaned against the counter with a hand grabbing your chest as you breathed heavily. You couldn’t deny the fear you had felt in that moment, the vulnerability of being stuck in that position against your will. It was terrifying. Especially since you knew that he was right.

Your fingers reached the trail of blood on your cheeks, some of the substance already in the drying process as you scoffed, “Great.”

“Need a hand?”

“You know I could’ve cleaned it myself, right?” you question as Isagi dabs the cotton against your wound. You wince as the alcohol tingles against your skin, causing a sharp stinging sensation to appear.

He gives you a pointed look. “Tch. Just shut up and let me do it,” he mutters, standing between your legs as you sit on the bathroom counter. “Not like you even knew where to find the first aid anyway,” he continued.

An eyebrow raises on your expression as his tail lazily sways behind him. “I could’ve figured it out.”

He ignores you, continuing with the finishing touches after he patches the scars. “You’re as difficult as Chigiri.”

You scoff. “Is that his name? What’s up with him? Actually, what’s wrong with all of you?” You decide to push for answers. The energy of the room is light, and the added intake of your pen makes you a little bolder.

Isagi’s gaze shifts to yours as he closes the kit. “What are you getting at?”

“Your weird behavior from earlier. You guys were so ominous. It was creepy. Especially your cryptic warning.”

He scoffs. “Oh, that? I was just being honest. Can’t speak for the others, though.”

You hum, confusion morphing on your face as you watch him sniff the air. Your body freezes as his hand dips into the pocket of your pajama bottoms.

“Hey—!”

You’re surprised to see your pen in his hand. Without permission, he brings the tip to his mouth, sucking the fumes in before he inhales once more, puckering his lips to exhale a large puff of vapor.

You grab the device from him as you tilt your head. “You smoke flower?”

He shrugs. “When the master gives me some,” he responds, pulling back to allow you to hop off the counter. “We’re more human than you think, Y/n.”

Time passes, and you have become quite accustomed to your environment, adjusting to the strange rhythm of your new life with the hybrid men. The atmosphere of the house became less intimidating and more comforting as you completed the tasks asked of you. It was interesting to notice the change in behavior between the men as they grew accustomed to your presence.

Bachira was obvious with his affection. He spent the most time in your presence, following you around as you completed the daily tasks of cooking and cleaning up after them. His physical affection seemed to grow by the day, as he was always hooking an arm around you or pulling you into an embrace as you worked. He enjoyed teasing you and pulling reactions out of you. He also liked to steal your pen from you and either hide it or take his own hits, almost draining the entire thing just to set you off.

Nagi was slightly more subtle with his affection, but he enjoyed challenging you, testing your will and seeing how much you could endure before snapping at him. It was a game used to fulfill his boredom. He was surprisingly as touchy as Bachira, though more in the bedroom when you’d both fall asleep or if he was playing a game on his device. He’d curl against you or even on you if he caught you lounging around. He also liked to steal small hits from your pen, without asking for permission.

Rin was more distant, watching you with a detached curiosity as he studied you. When no one else was around, he’d engage in quiet conversations with you, observing your responses and using them to learn more about you. He was attracted to your resilience, making him respect you more than he did initially when you first met.

Isagi was a little more hands-on than the rest, always ready to offer a helping hand during your tasks or making sure that you were well taken care of despite your position as his monster-sitter. Though he teased you about your human nature, his demeanor softened every time you reacted with defense. He enjoyed your company and especially took it as a challenge if you showed a little more attention to the other men.

With Chigiri, you took the initiative to aid in his comfortability with your presence. You put in a little more effort in making sure he was treated with care and attention. You knew that despite his cold exterior, he was a sensitive, vulnerable man under that facade. When he noticed the gestures, he became attracted to your supplementary attention and admired your ability to act despite intimidation. He had a habit of following you around, though, like Rin, remaining at a distance while Bachira, Nagi, and Isagi were all over you.

Unknown to you, their affection for you grew in ways they’d never imagined it could for a human. They’d flown through sitter after sitter, and it all ended the same—with a gory murder and their stomachs full of raw, human remains. They wanted a taste of you, but in a different manner than with normal visitors.

That’s why that moment was so…

Disheartening.

“If one starts acting affectionate, resist the urge to reciprocate. It’s not love…”

It had been a normal day for the most part. The television was on, streaming an adult cartoon show that you all enjoyed watching—or that they were entertained by your enjoyment of the show. Bachira had his arms hooked around one of yours as he curled up next to you on the couch. Nagi had his head on your lap, eyelids lowered as he was nearly asleep, relishing the sensation of your fingers combing through his strands.

Chigiri sat on the floor beside your leg with his knees propped against his chest, while Isagi sat on your other side with an arm hooked around your leg and his head leaning against you. Rin stood behind the couch, leaning over as he rested his arms against the surface, quietly chewing gum.

Suddenly, your phone buzzed, catching everyone’s attention. When you answered the phone, they noticed the subtle change in your voice. It was higher-pitched with excitement—and, worst of all—affection. They paused as they listened to the casual conversation, as if you were catching up with someone dearest to you. They could hear a male’s voice distantly as you held the device to your face.

Once you pressed the end button, you paused, finally noticing that all eyes were on you.

“Y/n, who was that?” Rin asked, his tone quizzical but with an underlying edge that sent a chill up your spine.

You raised an eyebrow at their demeanor. “Just my boyfriend,” you shrugged.

“…It’s possession.”

It didn’t make sense… not with the compatibility of the chemical reaction they all have with you.

The room went eerily silent, the only sound being the pulsing of your heartbeat against your chest. Your instincts heightened, blood pumping through your veins as adrenaline surged through your body. The eyes of the men glowering at you did little to ease your anxious discomfort as you felt a weight of pressure in your lower stomach.

You could feel the tightening grip of Bachira’s claws around your arm, pressing against your skin painfully. Isagi’s hand also gripped your leg, compressing the dermis as the pointy tips of his nails pricked the surface. Nagi stretched, sitting upright in the process as he positioned himself on the couch to face you, one leg propped while the other hung over the seat.

Why are they looking at me like that?

You couldn’t tell if it was a hallucination of yours or if their eyes were truly glowing with an emotion you had never seen from them before. The rapid flick of their tails was unsettling—unnerving. It made the hairs on your skin stand tall as you tried to make sense of the sudden circumstance.

“Guys… is everything okay?”

The woman exhaled sharply as she unlocked the door. It had been a prolonged month—more extensive than usual. She had expected to hear a call from at least one or two of her monsters—waiting to hear of their boredom after the finished consumption of their new meal—but when she hadn’t seen any notifications, a sudden realization struck her.

And it was confirmed as soon as she walked into her own living room.

As she rounded the corner of the sofa, the display of sudden domination and territorial marking was exhibited right in front of her very eyes. You were sprawled on the marble floor, cheek pressed against the ground as a hand gripped the back of your neck. Your bottom half was pointed high in the air, knees pressing against the surface as tears streamed down your face.

Behind you was the teal-eyed male, who pierced the inside of your vagina with an abrupt compulsion that had your body rocking against his at a brutal pace. Despite biting your lip to refrain from any noises escaping you, the grunts and whimpers slipped through your throat amongst the heavy breathing of the men surrounding you.

They were kneeling, lower halves exposed as they sat patiently, waiting for the moment to claim you and your body. The woman could see the thickness of their cocks pumped full of blood, the pink hue of their tips gleaming behind the white substance that leaked from their rounded heads, pulsating as they refrained from touching themselves.

They were supposed to have eaten her, not gained an attachment. You must’ve been a human of higher quality.

Suddenly, Rin aimed deeper by curving the bridge of your spine as he thumped against your g-spot, the sensation of the electricity surging through the extended depth of your pussy ached as it had your jaw locked open, nose scrunching, and eyes rolling.

The woman hummed, tilting her head as she saw the notification on your phone. Grabbing the device, she eyed the contact name labeled ‘boyfriend’ before clicking her tongue. “Now that won’t do.”

This must’ve set them off.

She swiped to answer the phone, walking into the distance. “Sorry, this is not Y/n. She’s busy with a couple of tasks and asked me to answer.”

There was a pause before she continued. “I would love to invite you over for dinner tonight! You know, as a thanks to your lovely Y/n for helping take care of my little monsters.”

The gleam in her eyes shimmered mischievously as she grinned. “That’s perfect. See you tonight.”

—𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎.

—𝚆𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐: 𝚜𝚖𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚕𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚍

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Kind and reliable.

That’s the energy that radiated from your boyfriend, Kairo. It’s what you loved about him—the light-heartedness, the reassurances, and the stability. Despite his carefree demeanor, you had never seen him obtain such a somber expression except for when he had warned you against taking the monster-sitting job.

He couldn’t deny the feeling of impending doom when you had confirmed the meeting with the suspicious woman—especially when he had seen the amount of cash she had given you. An under-the-table, illegal job that pays a tremendous sum would strike anyone as an opportunity that was too good to be true.

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Seamless Elegance: Wallpapering Solutions for Barrow's Discerning Clients

In the world of interior design, the walls of a room serve as a canvas waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece. If you're in Barrow and seeking professional painting and decorating services, look no further than "Painting and Decorating Barrow." Our skilled artisans are here to turn your vision into reality, specializing in wallpapering to elevate your space's aesthetic appeal.

Why Wallpapering? Wallpapering is a versatile and cost-effective way to breathe new life into any room. It allows for various designs, textures, and patterns, allowing you to express your personality and style. Whether you're aiming for a bold statement or a subtle backdrop, our Painting and Decorating Barrow team has the expertise to handle it all.

Expertise and Experience: Choosing the right professionals for your wallpapering needs is crucial for a flawless finish. Painting and Decorating Barrow brings a wealth of expertise and experience. Our skilled artisans have successfully transformed numerous spaces, ensuring each project uniquely reflects our client's tastes and preferences.

Quality Materials: At Painting and Decorating Barrow, we understand that the key to a durable and visually appealing wallpaper is the materials' quality. We source premium wallpapers from trusted suppliers, ensuring that your investment withstands the test of time. Our collection includes many options, from classic patterns to contemporary designs, allowing you to find the perfect match for your space.

Customized Solutions: Every client has a unique vision for their space, and we take pride in offering customized solutions to bring that vision to life. Whether you want to create a feature wall, add texture to a room, or completely transform the ambience, our team works closely with you to understand your preferences and deliver tailor-made results.

Professional Installation: While selecting the suitable wallpaper is essential, proper installation is equally critical for a flawless finish. Our team at Painting and Decorating Barrow comprises skilled professionals who are well-versed in the intricacies of wallpaper installation. From surface preparation to precise application, we take care of every detail to ensure a seamless and polished look.

Budget-Friendly Options: Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your space shouldn't break the bank. Painting and Decorating Barrow offers budget-friendly wallpapering solutions without compromising on quality. Our transparent pricing and flexible packages cater to various budgets, making our services accessible to everyone looking to transform their living or working space.

Customer Satisfaction: Our commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of what we do. Painting and Decorating Barrow has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service, earning the trust and loyalty of our clients. We take pride in exceeding expectations, and our portfolio showcases the successful transformation of homes and businesses across Barrow.

Conclusion: If you're in Barrow and dreaming of a space that reflects your style and personality, look no further than "Painting and Decorating Barrow." Our team of skilled artisans is dedicated to bringing your vision to life through expert wallpapering services. Elevate your space with quality materials, customized solutions, and professional installation. Contact us today to embark on a journey of transforming your walls into works of art that stand the test of time.