#Lyra Beckett

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Worthless - Part 23

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Content: former pet whumpee, self-deprecation, self-hatred, strong language

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“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Lyra answered.

Karine wasn’t convinced. “I thought we all agreed to delete the pictures and block Christian’s number. In fact, that was your idea. So, why didn’t you do it?”

Lyra glanced at the door leading to the kitchen and lowered her voice so only Karine could hear. “I don’t think you want the answer to that, Kar, but I’ll tell you if you promise not to blow up at me.”

Karine crossed her arms and quirked a brow. “I can’t make any promises.”

Lyra glanced at the door again, as though they expected someone to be listening on the other side. Their voice was barely a whisper when they said, “Remember that solo mission I took a couple weeks ago?” Karine nodded. Lyra took a deep breath. “Well, that was a mission to look for Christian.”

“A mission orchestrated by who?” Karine interrupted.

Lyra rolled her eyes. “Would you let me finish?” Karine ground her jaw, but she stayed quiet as the caretaker continued. “Since before we found Elliot, I’ve been working with Gary Newbar to try and track Christian down.” Karine’s eyes widened and her lips parted as though she wanted to say something, but Lyra spoke again before she had the chance. “Before you say anything, I want you to think about this. It took us sixteen months to find Elliot on our own and I don’t want to risk Christian coming back for him and taking him away somewhere where we’ll never see him again. We can’t take care of Elliot and look for Christian on our own. That’s why I’m working with Gary.”

Karine’s face was beet-red, and her eyes were wide as saucers. “May I speak now?” she asked, her voice terrifyingly calm. Lyra nodded. Karine took a deep breath to steady herself. “Now, I’m hoping that you didn’t just admit what I think you did but let me clarify anyway. Are we talking about the same Gary Newbar that formed this team?” Lyra nodded. “The same one we worked for for two years? The same one that royally fucked us over and tried to split us up?”

“That’s the one.”

Karine delivered a swift smack to Lyra’s left shoulder. Her voice dropped to a whisper as she said, “What the fuck is wrong with you, Lyra? That man can’t be trusted!”

“You think I don’t remember what he did? I’m well aware, but unlike you, I’m not willing to risk Elliot’s safety over your petty grudge. Gary has resources and connections, and if working with him is what it takes to keep my brother safe, then so be it.”

Karine shook her head. “We’ll discuss that more later, but that still doesn’t answer my question. Why did you keep the pictures?”

“Because after the mission, Gary told me to notify him if Christian ever tried to contact us. I needed to keep the pictures as proof,” Lyra admitted.

“And you didn’t think this was something you should share with the rest of us?”

“I knew you wouldn’t like it,” Lyra said. “That’s why I didn’t tell you. I don’t care what it takes or who I have to owe a favor to, I am not going to let that monster take Elliot again.” Karine was silent for a beat. When she didn’t say anything, Lyra continued, “You can be mad at me all you want, Kar, but I don’t regret it. I will do anything to keep Elliot safe.”

Karine sighed. “I know. I don’t blame you. We all see Elliot as our brother. I just wish you had told me.”

“What would you have done if I had? Tried to stop me?”

“I don’t know what I would’ve done,” Karine admitted. “I just feel like we all need to be more honest with each other. For Elliot’s sake.” Lyra nodded in agreement as Karine took a deep breath. Her shoulders heaved as she released it. “In that case, there’s something that I have to tell you.” Lyra raised an eyebrow. “I only found out earlier today, and things have been emotional since we got back, so don’t blame me for not telling anyone immediately?”

Lyra was skeptical. “What is it?”

Karine sighed. “I know where Christian is.”

. . .

Elliot stared into the contents of his mug as his tea began to steep. He shoved his hands into his lap to quell their shaking. Everything was out in the open now. There were no more secrets about what he’d gone through. Not only did his teammates know what had been done to him, they’d seen almost everything. He’d tried to put on a brave face when he scrolled through those pictures, but inside, he felt a mixture of shame, disgust, and unadulterated hatred for himself.

Colleen, seeming to notice his growing unease, slowly lowered herself into the chair directly beside him. “How are you feeling, hun?”

Elliot looked up at her. After all the chaos that had taken place over the last eight hours, he’d nearly forgotten she was there. It took him a moment to register that she’d asked him a question. His mind was still reeling from the intense emotions that had been forced to the surface. “O-Oh,” he finally said. “I-I don’t know. S-Sorry, Miss Colleen.”

“Don’t be sorry, hun. Things have been stressful. I’m sorry for dropping in unexpectedly and messing up everyone’s dynamic. I understand now that what happened to you is very serious and I shouldn’t have ignored Landon’s warnings. I’m really sorry, sweetie.”

Elliot shook his head. “It-It’s not your fault. You-You didn’t kn-know.”

Colleen smiled gently at him. “Why don’t you and I go out and do something tomorrow? I feel like we should get to know each other a little bit more.”

Elliot’s blood chilled. “Like-Like what?”

Noticing his unease and the way his demeanor changed, Colleen softened her expression and leaned away from him a bit. “Like going to the mall or maybe the library. Or even just going on a walk. It’s up to you. We also don’t have to do anything if you don’t feel comfortable. I know we only just met.”

Elliot shook his head. “It-It’s not that. I-I just…I haven’t really l-left the safehouse since-since I was rescued. Well, un-until today.” His face flushed a shameful shade of red.

“It doesn’t have to be just the two of us,” Colleen said. “We could bring someone you feel safe with or someone you know will protect you. I want to get to know the whole team.”

Elliot shrugged, refusing to lift his gaze from his mug. “I-I don’t know, M-Miss Colleen.”

“That’s okay. I won’t force you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.”

There was a look of genuine shock on Elliot’s face upon hearing that, which made Colleen’s heart ache.

“Th-Thank you, Miss Colleen,” Elliot finally said. “I-I’ll think about it.”

Colleen nodded. “Don’t worry about it if you don’t want to. I understand and I promise I won’t get mad.”

“You won’t?” he asked.

Colleen shook her head. “I promise. I’m not an angry person. Trust me, Landon inherited all of the anger in our family.” She laughed and a tiny smile appeared briefly on Elliot’s face before it disappeared again. As Elliot opened his mouth to respond, Karine and Lyra entered the kitchen, each looking slightly rattled, but they both forced smiles to their faces when they saw Elliot.

“Feeling any better, bud?” Karine asked.

Elliot didn’t know how to answer. In truth, he was anxious about what they were talking about and why Karine seemed mad at Lyra initially. Now, they looked about as anxious as he felt.

“I-I’m fine,” he answered. “Wh-What were you t-talking about?”

Karine and Lyra shared a quick glance before Lyra smiled and said, “Nothing you need to worry about, El.” She kissed the top of his head and went to make herself some tea.

Stupid dog. If they wanted you to know what they were talking about, they would’ve let you stay to hear it. Don’t tell me you’re forgetting your place already

Elliot took a sip of his tea to hide the growing redness that spread over his cheeks. “Miss-Miss Colleen?” he said as he set down his mug. “I-I think I w-would like to-to go out with you to-tomorrow.”

A large, sincere grin spread across Colleen’s face. “Really? Oh, yay, this will be fun. Any idea where you want to go?”

Elliot shook his head. “I-I think I just-just need to-to get out of the house.”

“How about the mall?” Colleen suggested. “I noticed your room was pretty empty. We could go shopping for some decorations or new clothes maybe. Up to you.”

Elliot nodded, grateful that she was willing to give him a change of scenery. “That-That sounds good.”

“Okay, then. It’s a date!” Colleen exclaimed, her wide smile never leaving her face.

Elliot couldn’t deny the excitement building in his chest at the thought of getting to spend some time alone with Colleen. The woman was a nice change of pace from the people constantly worrying over him. Though she did seem to pity him, she didn’t treat him like he was completely incapable of doing anything on his own. It was refreshing.

Elliot took another sip of tea, unable to fight the small smile tugging at his lips.

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Kismet Characters & Family Trees Part Fourteen:

Harry Potter (31 July 1980) GRYFFINDOR m. Ginevra Weasley (11 August 1981) GRYFFINDOR (2000):

1. James “Jamie” Sirius Potter GRYFFINDOR (5 April 2004) m. Hadley Grace Pritchard (2005) RAVENCLAW (2029): a) Rhysand James Potter (28 May 2032) GRYFFINDOR b) Emerson Fleamont Potter (11 March 2035) GRYFFINDOR c) Flynn Harry Potter (2 July 2037) GRYFFINDOR d) Grace Ginevra Potter (18 December 2040) GRYFFINDOR

2. Albus “Alby” Fleamont Potter (1 June 2006) SLYTHERIN m. Scorpius Malfoy (6 January 2006) SLYTHERIN (2031): a) Lyra Astoria Malfoy (1 June 2037) RAVENCLAW b) Celeste Ginevra Malfoy (5 March 2039) RAVENCLAW c) Archer Kai Malfoy (6 July 2044) SLYTHERIN

3) Lily Luna Potter (3 November 2007) GRYFFINDOR m. Oakley Wood (8 January 2007) GRYFFINDOR (2028): a) Nash Oliver Wood (31 July 2030) GRYFFINDOR m. Nixie Sparks (2032) RAVENCLAW (2058): aa) Sirius Harry Wood (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR bb) Remus Oakley Wood (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR b) Noah Harry Wood (31 July 2030) GRYFFINDOR  c) Magnolia “Lia” Katherine Wood (2 May 2033) RAVENCLAW d) Zinnia “Zin” Ginevra Wood (11 August 2035) HUFFLEPUFF  e) Zahira “Zee” Sorcha Wood (11 August 2035) HUFFLEPUFF

4) Cedrella “Ella” Theodora Potter (21 October 2010) SLYTHERIN m. Spencer Kane-Nott (3 July 2010) SLYTHERIN (2036): a) Logan Theodore Kane-Nott (23 March 2040) GRYFFINDOR b) Zeke Harry Kane-Nott (21 January 2042) SLYTHERIN  c) Nolan Everett Kane-Nott (11 November 2044) RAVENCLAW d) Westley Sebastian Kane-Nott (9 December 2046) GRYFFINDOR

5) Everett Arthur Potter (21 October 2010) RAVENCLAW m. Xara Scamander (13 September 2016) RAVENCLAW (2039): a) Hazel Ella Potter (2 September 2040) HUFFLEPUFF  b) Galina Xara Potter (28 April 2042) RAVENCLAW  c) Landon Everett Potter (19 June 2044) GRYFFINDOR d) Waverly Luna Potter (7 February 2046) RAVENCLAW

6) Genevieve “Evie” Zahira Potter (9 May 2012) HUFFLEPUFF m. Christian Lyon (2008) RAVENCLAW (2033): a) Leif Christian Lyon (1 October 2035) GRYFFINDOR b) Autumn Ella Lyon (21 September 2038) HUFFLEPUFF c) Winter Willow Lyon (21 December 2041) RAVENCLAW d) Summer Lily Lyon (21 June 2043) GRYFFINDOR e) Spring Rose Lyon (21 March 2047) HUFFLEPUFF

7) Henry Remus Potter (31 July 2020) GRYFFINDOR m. Daniella Zabini (7 July 2018) RAVENCLAW (2049): a) Cameron Blaise Potter (1 January 2052) GRYFFINDOR b) Aidan Hunter Potter (23 July 2055) GRYFFINDOR  c) Jameson Henry Potter (14 March 2058) GRYFFINDOR  d) Emilia Ginevra Potter (17 August 2060) RAVENCLAW

8) Hunter Colten Potter (31 July 2020) GRYFFINDOR m. Sloane Hart (2023) GRYFFINDOR (2046): a) Simon Hunter Potter (14 February 2049) RAVENCLAW b) Shay Cedrella Potter (14 February 2049) HUFFLEPUFF  c) Colin Fleamont Potter (7 March 2053) GRYFFINDOR  d) Beckett James Potter (19 June 2055) HUFFLEPUFF  e) Parker Harry Potter (24 September 2059) SLYTHERIN f) Noelle Ginevra Potter (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR

Thanks to @ellieoryan7447 for taking the time and effort to make these!

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First Names

Masculine Names

Alfred, Andrew, Arlo, Arthur, Balthazar, Barry, Ben, Benedick, Bernard, Burchard, Cedric, Charibert, Crispin, Cyrill, Daegal, Derek, Digory, Drustan, Duncan, Edmund, Edwin, Elric, Evaine, Frederick, Geffery, George, Godfreed, Gregory, Guy, Harris, Harry, Horsa, Hugh, Humphrey, Iago, Jack, Jeremy, John, Kazamir, Kenric, Lawrence, Leoric, Lorik, Luke, Lynton, Lysander, Madoc, Magnus, Maukolum, Micheal, Miles, Milhouse, Mordred, Mosseus, Ori, Orvyn, Neville, Norbert, Nycolas, Paul, Percival, Randulf, Richard, Robert, Roderick, Stephen, Tennys, Theodoric, Thomas, Tristan, Tybalt, Victor, Vincent, Vortimer, Willcock, Willian, Wymond

Feminine Names

Adelin, Alice, Amelia, Beatrix, Beryl, Bogdana, Branwyne, Brigida, Catalina, Catherine, Claudia, Crystina, Deanna, Desdemona, Elaine, Elinora, Eliza, Enide, Eva, Ferelith, Fiora, Freya, Gertrude, Gregoria, Gueanor, Gwen, Gwendolyn, Hannah, Hegelina, Helen, Helga, Heloise, Henrietta, Igraine, Imogen, Jacquelyn, Jane, Jean, Jenny, Jill, Juliana, Juliet, Katie, Leela, Lettice, Lilibet, Lilith, Lucy, Luthera, Luz, Lyra, Malyna, Margherita, Marion, Meryl, Millie, Miranda, Molle, Morgana, Morgause, Nezetta, Nina, Novella, Olwen, Oriana, Oriolda, Osanna, Pamela, Petra, Philippa, Revna, Rohez, Rosalind, Rose, Sallie, Sarra, Serphina, Sif, Simona, Sophie, Thomasine, Tiffany, Ursula, Viola, Winifred, Yrsa, Ysabella, Yvaine, Zelda, Zillah

Gender-Neutral/Unisex Names

Adrian, Alex, Aiden, Arden, Ariel, Auden, Avery, Bailey, Blaire, Blake, Brett, Breslin, Caelan, Cadain, Cameron, Charlie, Dagon, Dana, Darby, Darra, Devon, Drew, Dylan, Evan, Felize, Fenix, Fernley, Finley, Glenn, Gavyn, Haskell, Hayden, Hunter, Jace, Jaime, Jesse, Jo, Kai, Kane, Karter, Kieran, Kylin, Landon, Leslie, Mallory, Marin, Meritt, Morgan, Nell, Noel, Oakley, Otzar, Paris, Peregrine, Quant, Quyn, Reagan, Remy, Robin, Rowan, Ryan, Sam, Samar, Sasha, Sloan, Stace, Tatum, Teegan, Terrin, Urbain, Vahn, Valo, Vick, Wallace, Waverly, Whitney, Yardley, Yarden, Zasha

Surnames

Surnames, Patrilineal - First Name (Patrilineal Surname)

Ace, Allaire, Appel, Arrow, Baker, Bamford, Barnard, Beckett, Berryann, Blakewood, Blanning, Bigge, Binns, Bisby, Brewer, Brickenden, Brooker, Browne, Buller, Carey, Carpenter, Carter, Cheeseman, Clarke, Cooper, Ead, Elwood, Emory, Farmer, Fish, Fisher, Fitzroy, Fletcher, Foreman, Foster, Fuller, Galahad, Gerard, Graves, Grover, Harlow, Hawkins, Hayward, Hill, Holley, Holt, Hunter, Jester, Kerr, Kirk, Leigh, MacGuffin, Maddock, Mason, Maynard, Mercer, Miller, Nash, Paige, Payne, Pernelle, Raleigh, Ryder, Scroggs, Seller, Shepard, Shore, Slater, Smith, Tanner, Taylor, Thatcher, Thorn, Tilly, Turner, Underwood, Vaughan, Walter, Webb, Wilde, Wood, Wren, Wyatt, Wynne

Surnames, Townships in G’eth - First Name of (Location)

Abelforth, Argent Keep, Barrow Springs, Barrowmere, Bedford, Brunhelm, Bumble, Casterfalls, Dunbridge, Falmore Forest, Folk’s Bounty, Frostmaid, Fulstad, Heller’s Crossing, Hertfordshire, Humberdale, Inkwater, Little Avery, Marrowton, Mistfall, Mistmire, Morcow, Necropolis-on-Sea, Otherway, Parsendale, Piddlehinton, Port Fairwind, Redcastle, Ransom, Rutherglen, Saint Crois, Tanner’s Folly, Tavern’s Point, Wilmington

Surnames, Geographical Locations in G’eth - First Name of the (Location)

Cove of Calamity, Deep Woods of Falmore, Eastern Isles, Eastern Mountains, Foothills, Frozen Peak, Lakes, Maegor Cobblestones, Northern Mountains, Southern Isle, Tangle, West Coast, Wild Wild Woods, Woods of Angarad

Surnames, Nickname - First Name the (Something) 

Bald, Bastard, Bear, Bearded, Big, Bird, Bold, Brave, Broken, Butcher, Bruiser, Careless, Caring, Charitable, Clever, Clumsy, Cold, Confessor, Coward, Crow, Cyclops, Devious, Devoted, Dog, Dragonheart, Dreamer, Elder, Faithful, Fearless, Fey, Fool, Friend, Generous, Giant, Goldheart, Goldfang, Gouty, Gracious, Great, Hag, Handsome, Hawk, Honest, Huge, Humble, Hungry, Hunter, Innocent, Ironfist, Ironside, Keeper, Kind, Lesser, Liar, Lionheart, Little, Loyal, Magical, Mercenary, Merchant, Messenger, Old, Orphan, Pale, Polite, Poet, Poor, Prodigy, Prophet, Proud, Reliable, Romantic, Rude, Selfish, Sellsword, Scab, Scholar, Shield, Shy, Singer, Sirrah, Slayer, Slug, Small, Stoneheart, Swift, Tadde, Talented, Tart, Tenacious, Timid, Tiny, Tough, Traveller, Trusted, Truthful, Viper, Wizard, Wolf, Wyrm

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[filmmakerdreamst]

Lyra and Will is the best YA romance I've ever read. Not joking when I say I felt hollow for months when I read the part where they had to be separated at the end of 'The Amber Spyglass'.

Amir and Dafne did a fantastic job. I loved how they gave them more soft moments without cheapening their bond. Throughout the books, their relationship is incredibly delicate and subtly written (they're young after all) and they could have easily made it more obvious and over exaggerated for a Mainstream Audience. You'd think that wouldn't be possible but thats what Moira Walley Beckett did with Anne and Gilbert in 'Anne with an E' (that relationship basically consisted of staring at each other from a distance in that show rather than having a consistent build up)

I read an interview of Amir saying “We never really looked at it as a romantic thing. It was more important that we [Will and Lyra] were two friends that get along, and something might happen if it does happen. When playing the scenes it was never in the back of my mind.”

Edit: I wrote this analysis ^^ before my re-read and after re-reading the books I realised that was a bad approach to Lyra and Will's relationship. Even from the start, Lyra and Will's interactions are charged in the books and playing platonic until the finale at the end, is kind of a weird decision.

I personally always saw it as a deep bond between two teenagers, that became physical during the end because of everything they went through. It went beyond the typical romantic duality.

However, If I had to choose which version of their relationship I prefer (the book or the TV Show) I would have to choose the book. Because I felt during the last third, in the finale, that their relationship was a bit compacted like kiss -- you have to choose worlds -- separation. In the book, that part is so dragged out and emotional. Lyra and Will spend ages trying to find loopholes, find that there are none, then both of them get angry and upset. And it’s described that the angel felt their 'sorrows in the air'. In the tv show, I didn't really feel all that because everything was so 'get to the point' - when this is supposed to be a drawn out climax.

Unlike some others, I simultaneously believe that Lyra and Will are each others other half/soulmates. They are the only people in 'His Dark Materials' that can touch each others daemons without it being a violation and they will never love anyone else the way they loved each other. That's basically confirmed in 'The Secret of Commonwealth' (the spin off to 'His Dark Materials) where Lyra states that she still thinks of him every hour and that he’s the centre of her life.

And that their separation made sense.

Even though it was the most heartbreaking thing I ever read and left me hollow inside - its not realistic for them to have a solid relationship at 14 or how ever young they were at that point, especially on top of all their trauma. Also, it’s suggested in the books that everything must go back to the way that it was (closing all the windows) almost saying to the reader, you can't live in a fantasy world forever, you have to go back to the real world and live a full life. It’s like at the end of 'The Lord of the Rings' where Frodo destroys the ring, yet still dies at the end because of everything he went through.

It’s not fair. It’s not right. But thats just how life goes sometimes. Plus it made their ending a lot more memorable and iconic. I've actually gone to their real bench in Oxford and cried.

Although saying that, Philip Pullman has to let them see each other again when they're adults, in the last 'Book of Dust' - at least one last time come on now. But I have a feeling he won't reunite them until they die because he’s a cruel, cruel man.

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My Choices Character Pairing's Shipnames:

Alex(is) × Nik -> Nilex(is) - Nightbound

Astrid × Aerin -> Asterin - BOLAS

Astrid × Mal -> Mastrid - BOLAS

Stella × Beckett -> Stellett - TE

Clara × Ernest -> Clarnest - D&D

Lyra × Trystan -> Lystan - COP

Amber × Abel -> Ambel - ILW

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👽 X-Files Crossover Fic Recs

The theme of International Fanworks Day in 2023 is When Fandoms Collide. So here are a bunch of very good X-Files crossover fics. Enjoy! Abner by Anonymous Mulder and Scully are assigned to investigate a possible serial killing in a small, very suburban neighborhood. The Beast Within by Yahtzee Also from the department of twisted crossovers comes this story – but I’ll leave the crossover for you to figure out as you go. Mulder and Scully’s journey to a troubled Louisiana town leads Scully to an encounter with a far more troubled man. Birdsong by @chekcough The plot of Silence of the Lambs, with Dana Scully replacing Clarice Starling, and a younger Agent Mulder, working in the B.S.U, assigned to help her. It is not at all necessary to have seen/read either 'The Silence of the Lambs' or 'The X-Files' to enjoy this. The Glimmering Girl by Tesla Mulder works a child abduction with Frank Black, while Scully is away for the weekend, but very much on Mulder’s mind. Homicidal Tendencies by Swikstr What begins as a typical ritual murder case with supernatural overtones for Mulder and Scully in Baltimore becomes something else as the two are forced to interact with some of the unique personalities on Charm City's murder squad. Scully's developing connection with a Baltimore homicide detective has far-reaching consequences in the evolution of her relationship with Mulder. Interagency (Mulder and Scully Meet the Director) by pinebluffvariant "You're wanted on a task force." Leap of Faith, parts 1 and 2 by Livengoo Sam Beckett has to keep Fox Mulder from becoming one more abductee, but when he leaps into Dana Scully's size fours he finds that might not be such an easy job. Letting Go by Joann Humby Mulder goes solo on a case in San Francisco. But when the killer isn’t what he was expecting, he needs the SF PD and the FBI’s finest to help him out. Lucky X in the City by @lilydalexf Samantha Jones meets Mulder in a bar. Fox hunting ensues. It’s more serious than it sounds. Samsara by Alicia K. Crossover of sorts, MSR of sorts. I don't want to say anything more, so we'll just let it go at that. Out of the Little Grove by @slippinmickeys I got an anon Tumblr prompt asking for an X-Files/His Dark Materials crossover in which Mulder & Scully were detectives in Lyra’s world. There may be some small liberties I took within the HDM world’s canon to make this story work for M&S, which I ask you to please forgive. Road Fools by denynothing1 Only one of the reasons that the X-File on a little town in Kansas is so thick it occupies its own drawer in the filing cabinet. She's Beauty, She's Grace by @sunflowerseedsandscience I was asked to write a Miss Congeniality/The X-Files mash-up… so here goes nothing. Travelling with Children by @seepunkrun and Sab In the armory we have: one revolver, some rope, a candlestick, a knife, a wrench, and a fork. Twilight, parts 1 and 2 by Shannon A serial killer is on the loose in Baltimore. Mulder and Scully are called in to assist the Homicide Squad in profiling and finding the killer before he strikes again.

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Unbound Time Universe Piccrew

I made face claims for my ocs in The Unbound Time Universe using this pic crew

Kendyleigh // featured in The Prices We Pay, It All Started At The End, You Will Never Be A God, Against The Full Moon, My Favorite Color Is You, and Diary of an Immortal

Jack // featured in The Prices We Pay, It All Started At The End, You Will Never Be A God, and Diary of an Immortal

Dane // featured in The Prices We Pay

Barrett Daniel // featured in The Prices We Pay and You Will Never Be A God

Hesperus // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Cassiopeia // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Lyra // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Diantha // featured in The Prices We Pay, Against The Full Moon, and You Will Never Be A God

Raelle // featured in The Prices We Pay, It All Started At The End, You Will Never Be A God, Against The Full Moon, My Favorite Color Is You, and Diary of an Immortal

Devereux // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Isla // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Elian // featured in The Prices We Pay and Against The Full Moon

Willie // featured in Against The Full Moon

Michael // featured in Against The Full Moon

Haven // featured in The Prices We Pay

Forest // featured in The Prices We Pay

Circe // featured in The Prices We Pay and My Favorite Color Is You

Jasper // featured in The Prices We Pay and My Favorite Color Is You

Alistair // featured in The Prices We Pay

Lochlan // featured in The Prices We Pay, and You Will Never Be A God

Arabella // featured in The Prices We Pay, and You Will Never Be A God

Linnea // featured in The Prices We Pay, and You Will Never Be A God

Ambrose // featured in You Will Never Be A God

Cora // featured in You Will Never Be A God

Clotho // featured in You Will Never Be A God

Lachesis // featured in You Will Never Be A God

Atropos // featured in You Will Never Be A God

Aion // featured in The Prices We Pay, and It All Started At The End

Jadyn Young // featured in It All Started At The End

Beckett Windsor // featured in It All Started At The End

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Pokémon AU family List

(will give more info if needed)

Red Miyagawa and Blue Oak (Married)

Akane, Willow, Ichiro, Kaede & Samuel "Sammy" Miyagawa-Oak

Ash Ketchum and Misty (Married)

 Kyla, Caspian & Marilla Ketchum

Brock Harrison and Lucy (Separated)

Thomas, Wade" and Terra" Harrison

Brock and Rebecca (Fling)

Amethyst "Amy" Harrison

Brock and Liliana (Married)

Maria'’’, Sophia’’’ & Macy’’’ Harrison

Leaf Greene and Kris (Married)

Jade", Ivy" & Lin Greene

Trace Herrings and Chase (Married)

Kyrie, Allen & Angelina Herring

Janine Hayashi and Elaine (Married)

Haru, Kenji, Makoto" & Haruna" Hayashi

Goh Yamashita and Horace (Married)

Fumiko, Azumi, Daichi", Jiro" and Hiro Yamashita

Chloe Cerise (Single)

Lucy Cerise

Gary Oak and Domino (Fling)

Juniper Oak

Gary Oak and Zinnia (Not together anymore)

Ivy Oak

Gary Oak and Edric Ross (Married)

Samantha, Darron and Kathrine Oak

Ritchie Berry and Damian (Not together anymore)

Lexie Berry

Ritchie Berry and Derick (Married)

Alex and Daniel

Lt. Adam Surge and Violet

Nixie, Gale and Bolt Surge

Erika Kayano and Darcy (Divorced)

Fiona Kayano

Sabrina And Will Tanaka (Married)

Emiko Tanaka

Lorelei Landa And Winona (Married)

Breena, Maya, Zephyr, Neil & Claire Landa

Bruno Grayson (Single)

Casey and Mason Grayson

James De Rossi and Jessie (Married)

Jamie, Julia, Jackie and Jasper De Rossi

Butch and Daisy Oak (Married)

Rosie and Paisley Oak

Tracey Sketchit and Daisy (Married)

Heather, Holly and Wyatt Sketchit

Ethan Asahi and Sliver (Married)

Scarlett, Riku, Sumire, Haruki, Ryuki, Sierra, Ember, Talia and Gale Asahi

Elio Sunna and Lyra (Married)

Lyre, Leilani, Oliver & Kai Sunna

Lance Blackthorn and Hanako (Married, Hanako is dead)

Luna Blackthorn

Morty Ellis and Falkner (Married)

Raven, Robin and Elliot Ellis

Bugsy Withers and Whitney (Married)

Beckett Withers

Jasmine Tachibana and Solidad (Married)

Rosianna and Ross Kernel

Clair Blackthorn (Single)

Ryu Blackthorn

Karen Lee (Single)

Connie Lee

Cyrus Caddel and Saturn (Not together anymore)

Portia Caddel

Archer Lawrence and Saturn (Married)

Aries, Polaris and Rhea Lawrence

Archer Lawrence and Proton Richter (Not together anymore)

Artemis Richter

Proton Richter and Domino (Not together anymore)

Juno Richter

Professor Elm and his wife (Married)

Cedar Elm

Eusine Smith (Single)

Serenity Smith

Khoury Matthews and Casey (Divorced)

Alice Matthews

Liza Rose and Zinnia (Separated)

Maeve Rose

Brad van darn and Fantina Albret (Married)

Elizabeth Albret

Pierce Elrod and Wendy (Affair)

Freya Elrod

Attila Sharp and Hun (Married)

Demeter, Calypso and Helios Sharp

Brendan Birch and May (Married)

Madison and Henry Birch

Max and Tory Lund (Married)

Alice and Aiden Lund

Wally Harrell and Lisia (Married)

Hayden and Maybelle Harrell

Drew Campbell and Brianna (Married)

Autumn and Summer Campbell

Harley Gray and Nando (Separated)

Marianna Gray

Harley Gray and Juan Richelieu (One night stand)

Francis and Mary Richelieu

Paris Mercia And Solidad (Divorced)

Dena and Jackson Mercia

Wallace and Steven Stone (Married)

Elaine and Petra Stone

Brawly Rush and Roxanne (Married)

Mia and Alexander Rush

Sidney Parker and Flannery (Married)

Flare Parker

Korrina Derand and Phoebe (Married)

Jenna, Gracie & Erwin Derand

Looker Spade and Anabel (Married)

Layla, Helena and Edward Spade

Nando and Tucker Conners (Affair)

Grace Conners

Maxie Embers and Archie (Together)

Kyna, Hector and Darren Embers

Glacia And Ervin Sawyer (Divorced)

Elsa Sawyer

Shelly Waller and Courtney (Married)

Mira Waller

Dana Desmond and Zinnia (One night stand)

Lydia Desmond

Barry Tsumura and Lucas (Married)

Tsutsuji and Hiroko Tsumura

Dawn Berlitz and Zoey

Aurora, Weiss, Gwendolyn and Ronan Berlitz

Paul Norwood and Ursula Lovett (Divorced)

Meaghan and Sasha Norwood

Paul Norwood and Miette (Married)

Anthony and Briar Norwood

Cynthia Reiss and Diantha (Married)

Genevieve and Mariane Reiss

Roark Blair and Riley (Married)

Thea, Rhea, Noah and Lapis Blair

Gardenia Fujimura and Cheryl (Married)

Ayaka Fujimura

Maylene Olsen and Candice (Married)

Noelle & Hayley Olsen

Flint Russel and Volkner (Married)

Dustin and Sophia Russel

Lucian Garnier and Aaron (Married)

Rachael Garnier

Thorton Rhodes and Marley (Married)

Lelia and Luis Rhodes

Hunter J and Mars Seymour (Together, Hunter J is dead)

Pluto Seymour

Buck Russel and Mira (Married)

Blake Russel

Reggie Norwood and Zero (Not together anymore)

Dina Norwood

Reggie Norwood and Lena (Married)

Ezra and Stella Norwood

Kenny Hudson and Leona (Married)

Carmen Hudson

Sho Jonas and Autumn (Married)

Weiss, Lily and Mint Jonas

Tonio Hvam and Alice

Anisa and Dale Hvam

Baron Alberto and Queen Ilene (Fling)

Amaris De Rota

Baron Alberto and Lilith (Married)

Mercia. Jewel and Josephine De Alamos

Grimsley Millard and Zero (Not together anymore)

Crispian and Demi Millard

Lysandre Allard and Zero (TBD)

Vesper & Zeke Allard

Zero and Baraz Laurier (One night stand)

Arleth Laurier

Kevin Mythos and Sheena (Married)

Kyra and Roland Mythos

Sorrel Hart and Verity (Married)

Luna Hart

Verity and Cross West (Separated)

Austin West

Hilbert and Natural Harmonia Gropius (Married)

Aria, Mercy and Euphemia Harmonia (Euphemia is adopted)

Chili Gardener and Hilda (Married)

Cassandra Gardener

Chili Gardener and Burgundy (Divorced)

Millicent “Millie” Gardener

Cilan Gardener and Clemont Alarie (Married)

Adrien and Audrey Gardener

Cilan Gardener and Alain Sycamore (Married)

Cecilia Gardener

Clemont Alarie and Alain Sycamore (Married)

Ciel Alarie

Cress Gardener and Calem Xavier (Married)

Lyne and Nathan Xavier-Gardener

Lenora Abrams and Hawes (Married)

Verdona and Vincent Abrams

Serena Castillon and Shauna (Married)

Elodie Castillon

Lysandre Allard and Malva Aubert (Not together anymore)

Alexis and Bastion Aubert

Wikstrom and Siebold Blanchet (Separated)

Lucienne Blanchet

Lysandre Allard and Bellatrix (Divorced)

Cédric Allard

Lysandre Allard and Alain Sycamore (Not together)

Irene Sycamore

Lysandre Allard and Baraz Laurier (Not together)

Ausra Laurier

Lysandre Allard and Professor Augustine Sycamore (Not together anymore)

Sylvie Sycamore

Ghetsis Harmonia Gropius x Colress Keene (Not together anymore)

Euphemia Harmonia (Adopted by Hilbert and N)

Butch Cathcart x Cassidy

Mitch and Mera Cathcart

Todd Snap x Julie (Married)

James, Jamie & Madison Snap

Lysandre Allard x Concordia Harmonia

Moira Harmonia

Hugh Maes x Nate 

Violet & Blake Maes

Rosa Weiss x Roxie 

Patricia “ Patty “, Eliza’’ & Edric’’ Weiss

Iris x Benga Eales

Iona & Rex Eales 

Cheren Griffith x Bianca

April, Cornelia, Corwin, Darrell & Luna Griffith

Rudy Gate x Trip

 Davena & Bruno Gate 

Stephan Tayler x Heidi

Max, Sophie & Kelly Tayler

Georgia Morgan

Gregory Morgan 

Elesa Melbourne x Skyla

Skyler, Taran, Audra & Vetra

Brycen x Burgh Kersey

Lorraine, Colleen, Terrence, Travis Kersey

Marlon Raine x Kelly

Ariel and Clyde Raine 

Caitlin Everett x Shauntal

Emaline’’, Emilio’’, Farrell & Atlas Everett

Newton Graceland 

Lawton and Martha Graceland

Lysandre Allard x Celosia ( TBD)

Sarah Allard

Rei Eto x Yui (Married)

Akiko Eto

Akari Berlitz x Junko (Married)

Yuri and Yumi Berlitz

Volo Reiss

Verna Reiss

Adaman Hishikawa x Hayami (Married)

Akemi, Haru and Honoka Hishikawa

Mai Okumura x Jiro (Married)

Fujitsu and Kenzo Okumura

Arezu Akamine x Kimiko (Married)

Ezume Akamine

Iscan x Palina Magnolia (Married)

Rosianna Magnolia

Irida x Fredrick Castillon (Married)

Akane Castillon

Professor Laventon x his wife (Married)

Maria Laventon

Cyllene Caddel x Daichi (Married, Daichi is dead)

Cora Caddel

Melli x Ingo Collett

Tokiko’’, Tomiko’’, Kenji’’, Kentaro’’ & Etsuko Collett

Tucker x Avery Hackney

Arthur Hackney

Shielbert x Avery Hackney

Cordelia Hackney

Giovanni Forte x Rena 

Giana Forte

Lily Lynde x Hannah 

Tulip & Roland Lynde

Lara Laramie

Michael Laramie

Regina Mills x Jeremy

Garrett, Kaylie & James Mills

Valerie Bristol x Evelyn Desmond

Daphnis, Alette, Elros & Aine Bristol

Florian Villatoro x Kieran

Valeria Villatoro

Luna Blackthorn x Yellow

Tea Blackthorn

Aria Daviau

Daphné Daviau

Professor Samuel Oak x Elisa

Willow Oak

Celio x Lanette Bailey Lindsey, Booker & Ashton Bailey

Forrest Harrison x Maizie Oscar & Carl Harrison

Quillon Mittelman x Petrel Amber Mittelman

Quillon Mittelman x Danika Allegra & Marcus Mittelman

Morgan Desmond x Bridgette Bailey Marsha Desmond

Sordward x Sonia Emily, Mary, Lawrence, Annabelle and Garrett Magnolia

Lizabeth Blair x Christie

Marina & Danny Blair

(Will update more later)

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Worthless - Part 22

Masterlist | Previous

Content: mention of past noncon, mention of past abuse, former pet whumpee, self-hatred, self-deprecation

If I missed any content warnings, please let me know!

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"What do you mean you ran away?" Karine exclaimed, earning a flinch out of Elliot.

"Karine," Yvonne scolded. "Why don't you get the rest of the team while I talk to him?" Elliot whimpered and Yvonne gently rubbed his back. "It's okay, love. You're not in trouble. We just want to understand what happened, that's all."

Elliot didn't relax. The tension in his muscles increased with each member of the team that entered the room. Once everyone had joined them, including Colleen, all eyes fell upon Elliot, who's shoulders sagged beneath the weight.

The looks on everyone's faces betrayed their feelings of confusion and concern.

They're gonna be so angry. They're finally gonna see what an immense disappointment you are

"Elliot," Yvonne began once everyone had settled, "Would you please explain what happened today?"

Elliot's face turned bright red as he lowered his eyes to the ground. "Y-Yes, ma'am." He tried taking a deep breath to steel himself, but his lungs refused to respond. His heart was pounding against his ribcage, muscles aching with the tension that wouldn't subside.

Just get it overwith, you stupid bitch

He didn't have a choice. Everyone's eyes were locked onto him, awaiting an answer. He couldn't bear the awkward silence any longer. So, he forced the words out, "I wasn't kidnapped. I-I r-ran a-away."

Silence befell each person in the room and not a single breath was released. Elliot braced himself for what he knew was coming; the screaming and shouting that would inevitably follow the brief moment of shock.

As the seconds ticked by without a single word uttered, Elliot's anxiety grew. He couldn't bring himself to look at them for fear of the fury he knew masked their faces.

Elliot flinched as a gentle hand fell upon his quivering shoulder. "We're not angry, sweetie," Yvonne's soothing voice assured him. "We just want to know why. Did we do something to hurt you?"

Elliot should've expected that question. Even if they weren't angry at him for running away, they surely would be when they learned why. Elliot shook his head, tears stinging his eyes. "I-I can't—"

"Please," Lyra interrupted, which earned another flinch from Elliot. "Elliot, we don't ever want to hurt you, so if somehow we did, we want to make it better. That's all, I promise."

Elliot nervously glanced up at Lyra. Lyra, who had practically raised Elliot since they were eleven. Lyra, who had to grow up too fast in order to give Elliot the love and protection that a mother should. Lyra, who had called him her brother when he was about to be raped again by Christian's friend. Lyra, who would never let anything bad happen to him.

He could see the hurt in their eyes and he knew it was his fault. He'd done that to them. After everything Lyra had done for him, he had hurt her.

His sister.

Elliot's lower lip wobbled as he stared into their eyes. This wasn't fair to them. They deserved to know. "It-It was right after Miss Colleen had-had helped me with my panic attack. I was scared you-you were gonna send me back, so-so I listened to-to everyone's conversation." He expected a slap to the back of his head, but when it didn't come, he continued. "I h-heard everything. I heard Yvonne t-talking about how-how much it h-hurts everyone to-to see me like this. I heard L-Landon say that M-Master was coming back for-for me." Elliot choked on a sob in his throat. "I-I heard you t-talk about the-the pictures."

It was with that revelation that the air seemed to be sucked from the room. Time stood still and the deafening silence weighed heavily on Elliot's shoulders. Anxious glances were exchanged between everyone in the room, but no one spoke up.

Elliot nervously fidgeted with his hands as the endless silence stretched on. After several long minutes, Lyra was the first to speak up.

"I'm so sorry, sunshine. We didn't want to upset you."

Elliot kept his gaze trained on his quivering hands. "Can I s-see them?"

"We deleted them all," Karine said. "They're gone."

"Actually," Lyra spoke up, "I still have them." They pulled out their phone and handed it to Elliot to look through. Karine's eyes were wide with shock and confusion as she watched Lyra hand her phone to Elliot.

Elliot scrolled, his breath catching in his throat. His stomach did somersaults and his mouth went completely dry.

Elliot squeaked, eyes welling when he reached the end. "I'm sorry you h-had to s-see that," he mumbled, shakily handing Lyra’s phone back to them.

"We're sorry that happened to you, love," Yvonne said. "You didn't deserve any of that."

Elliot choked on a sob in his throat. "I-I'm disgusting."

"You're not disgusting," Broderick cut in. "Christian is disgusting for doing those things to you."

Elliot sniffled and fought back tears. "Wh-Why didn't anyone t-tell me?"

"Because we knew it would upset you," Lyra admitted. "You were just starting to feel safer here and we didn't want to make things worse."

Elliot couldn't hold back anymore. His overwhelming emotions sprung forth and tears cascaded down his face. "I n-never wanted a-anyone to kn-know about this. P-Please don't h-hate me."

"We could never hate you," Lyra assured him. "We love you so much. The only person we hate is Christian.”

Colleen awkwardly stood, recognizing the seriousness of the conversation, as well as her misplaced presence in it. “I’ll…go make some tea,” she mumbled as she quietly excused herself from the conversation. No one paid her quick exit any notice.

Karine gently rubbed his shoulder. “You didn’t deserve that, bud. Christian is a monster.”

Elliot shook his head, staring at where his tears fell onto his lap. “I-I’m sorry I didn’t t-tell anyone. I shouldn’t have k-kept it from you.”

“You told me, remember?” Landon spoke up. Elliot hesitantly glanced up from his lap. “Well, you didn’t technically tell me. It was more like you thought I was gonna…” Landon broke off when he saw the way Elliot’s face blanched and his shoulders shook. “Anyway, what I’m saying is, I’ve known for a while and it never changed my opinion of you.”

Elliot sniffled. “That-That was d-different. I didn’t m-mean to t-tell you, it-it was an accident.” Elliot scrubbed at the tears on his face and pressed the heels of his hands to his eyes. “B-Besides, you-you didn’t know how b-bad it was. You didn’t s-s-see it un-until now.”

“Elliot,” Lyra said, gently taking hold of one of his hands and pulling it away from his face. His eyes were bloodshot and overflowing as he stared at them. Lyra sighed. “What that man did to you is unforgivable, but it doesn’t change how much we love you. Nothing could.”

Elliot’s lower lip wobbled. “H-How could it not? I’m r-ruined.”

“Elliot,” Lyra said, gentle but stern. They took hold of his trembling, scarred hands and sighed. “You are not ruined,” they assured him. Despite his hands being trapped between Lyra’s, his eyes remained trained on his lap. “Elliot, look at me.” Elliot suppressed a flinch and did as he was told, meeting Lyra’s gentle gaze with teary eyes. “You are not ruined. You are still the same beautiful, intelligent man that you’ve always been. No one can take that away from you.”

Elliot sniffled. “B-But, I’m d-dirty and u-used.”

Lyra tilted their head sadly. “Elliot, you were raped.” Elliot flinched at the mention of that word. “I know it’s a hard thing to accept, but it was not your fault and you are not dirty because of it.”

Elliot clamped his eyes tightly shut in an attempt to keep his tears at bay. “I'm s-sorry. I-I’m so s-sorry.”

Lyra gently squeezed both of his hands. “You have nothing to be sorry for, sunshine. We completely understand. We’re sorry we didn’t tell you about the pictures. We should never have kept that from you.”

“Lyra’s right,” Karine added. “From now on, no more secrets, okay? We will always be honest with you, but you don’t ever have to share anything you’re uncomfortable with. What happened to you is your business.”

Elliot sniffled, refusing to look up from his and Lyra’s interlocked hands. “You-You don’t have to t-tell me e-everything.”

“We’re a team, El. We should always be honest with each other. Right, Lyra?” Karine said, subtly raising an eyebrow.

Lyra nodded, completely oblivious to Karine’s true meaning. “Right. No more secrets between any of us.”

Yvonne and Broderick exchanged a quick glance, though no one else seemed to notice.

Elliot sniffled and nodded. “O-Okay.”

Lyra smiled and gently kissed the top of his head as Colleen peaked her head out of the kitchen. “Hey, I made some tea. Landon told me that peppermint was Elliot’s favorite. Is that okay, hun?”

Elliot nodded and Lyra squeezed his hand. “Let’s all get some tea. It’s been a hard day.” Everyone nodded in agreement and stood up to make their way into the kitchen.

Lyra guided Elliot to his feet and led him toward the kitchen, but a hand on their shoulder stopped them in their tracks. Both Elliot and Lyra turned to see Karine standing there, arms crossed firmly over her chest.

Lyra recognized that look and instantly released their grip on Elliot’s hand. “Go get some tea, sunshine. I’ll be there in a minute.”

Elliot didn’t move. “Wh-What’s going on?” He shakily asked.

“Nothing you need to worry about, bud,” Karine assured him. “I just need to talk to Lyra for a second. That’s all.”

Elliot wasn’t convinced, but it wasn’t in his nature anymore to disobey. Once he had disappeared beyond the confines of the kitchen walls, Lyra turned to Karine and raised their brows. “What is it, Kar?” they whispered.

“We need to talk.”

Lyra rolled their eyes. “Yeah, I guessed as much. What do you think we need to talk about?”

Karine wasn’t amused. With a deadly serious expression on her face, she said, “About why you kept those pictures.”

-

Chapter 22 is finally out! Now I have a couple drabble requests to get to that have been sitting in my inbox for who knows how long.😅

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@featherskies: 1 on Missy Moreno and Psyche 2 on Rory Gilmore

@dancngthroughlife: 1 on Quinn Fabray

@rosewaterdrunk: 1 on Alina Starkov, Anna Marie, Artemis, Asami Sato, Asta Runefist, Beauregard Lionett, Catherine Alexander, Clarissa Fairchild, Clarisse La Rue, Darcy Lewis, Demeter, Ellie, Fauna Nylund, Flora, Gwen Stacy, Iris West, Jean Gunnhildr, Katara, Kate Bishop, Lara Croft, Leia Organa, Loriel, Miaski, Nimue, Penelope Crawford, River Mekhala Niranpai, Sersi, Vex'ahlia De Rolo, Wanda Maximoff and Zelda. 2 on Aloy, Allura Vysoren, Cora Hale, Daphne Scott, Hope Van Dyne, Mako Mori, Malia Tate, Rayla Dragonguard and Sarah Wilson.

@roarunderpxpercuts: 1 on Alex Claremont-Diaz, Blair Waldorf, Jesse and Patrick Commerford-Blanco 2 on Benedict Bridgerton, Carl Grimes, Castiel, Charlie Spring, Edwina Sharma, Josie Saltzman, Niklaus Mikaelson, Maxine Baker, Peter Parker, Ricky Bowen, Sebastian Matthew-Smith, Shego, Steven Universe, Stiles Stilinksi, Tamar Kir Bataar, Willie Stewart and Zed Necropolis

@allxthingsxglxtter: 1 on Angrboda, Aurelia Gunner, Bryce Claiborne, Cassie Anderson, Diego Hargreeves, Hadie, Jason Todd, Lady, Leo, Lochlyn Boyle, Lyra Samos, Maelstrom Adler, Maive Mccullough, Morpheus, Odysseus Pierce, Sapphire, Shade Barrow, Shaun Gilmore, Veralidaine Sarrasri, Viktor and Xiao 2 on Adam Carlsen, Alex Mercer, Billy, Daja Kisubo, Ember Cobalt, Levi Sullivan, Nikola Tesla and Lisa Snart.

@totouchthcstars: 1 on Belle, Bonnie Harper, Chloe Sullivan, Clove Kentwell, Crowley, Dustfinger, Dorothy Gale, Elena Gilbert, Effie Trinket, Gabriel Van Helsing, Grogu, Grover Underwood, Han Solo, El Hopper, Jessie Cook, Jim Hawkins, Klaus Hargreaves, Lucifer, Maddie Buckley, Melody, Olaf, Pippin Took, Sabrina Spellman, Silena Kyle, Spock, Stede Bonet, Tony Stark, Velma Dinkley, Valkyrie, Wall-E 2 on Giulia Marcovaldo, Lorna Dane, Peter Parker, Rhaegar Targaryen, Son Goku

@virtuousouls: 1 on Lo'ak Sully 2 on Faith Lehane, Galadriel, Genya Safin, Grace Augustine, Huan, Joel Miller, Jaskier, Joyce Byers, Maya Lopez, Raleigh Beckett, Rick Grimes, Sam Gamgee, Skye Richfield, Spencer Reid, Steve Rogers, Thema, Xu Xialing, Yelena Belova.

[breaniebree]

Kismet Characters & Family Trees Part Three:

Luna Lovegood (13 February 1981) RAVENCLAW m. Rolf Scamander (13 November 1977) HUFFLEPUFF (2009): 1. Lorcan Xenophilius Scamander (11 July 2011) HUFFLEPUFF2. Lysander Harry Scamander (11 July 2011) RAVENCLAW3. Xara Pandora Scamander (13 September 2016) RAVENCLAW m. Everett Potter (21 October 2010) RAVENCLAW (2039): a) Hazel Ella Potter (2 September 2040) HUFFLEPUFF b) Galina Xara Potter (28 April 2042) RAVENCLAW c) Landon Everett Potter (19 June 2044) GRYFFINDOR d) Waverly Luna Potter (7 February 2046) RAVENCLAW

Harry Potter (31 July 1980) GRYFFINDOR m. Ginevra Weasley (11 August 1981) GRYFFINDOR (2000): i) James “Jamie” Sirius Potter GRYFFINDOR (5 April 2004) m. Hadley Grace Pritchard (2005) RAVENCLAW (2029): a) Rhysand James Potter (28 May 2032) GRYFFINDOR b) Emerson Fleamont Potter (11 March 2035) GRYFFINDOR c) Flynn Harry Potter (2 July 2037) GRYFFINDOR d) Grace Ginevra Potter (18 December 2040) GRYFFINDOR ii) Albus “Alby” Fleamont Potter (1 June 2006) SLYTHERIN m. Scorpius Malfoy (6 January 2006) SLYTHERIN (2031): a) Lyra Astoria Malfoy (1 June 2037) RAVENCLAW b) Celeste Ginevra Malfoy (5 March 2039) RAVENCLAW c) Archer Kai Malfoy (6 July 2044) SLYTHERIN iii) Lily Luna Potter (3 November 2007) GRYFFINDOR m. Oakley Wood (8 January 2007) GRYFFINDOR (2028): a) Nash Oliver Wood (31 July 2030) GRYFFINDOR m. Nixie Sparks (2032) RAVENCLAW (2058): aa) Sirius Harry Wood (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR bb) Remus Oakley Wood (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR b) Noah Harry Wood (31 July 2030) GRYFFINDOR  c) Magnolia “Lia” Katherine Wood (2 May 2033) RAVENCLAW d) Zinnia “Zin” Ginevra Wood (11 August 2035) HUFFLEPUFF  e) Zahira “Zee” Sorcha Wood (11 August 2035) HUFFLEPUFF iv) Cedrella “Ella” Theodora Potter (21 October 2010) SLYTHERIN m. Spencer Kane-Nott (3 July 2010) SLYTHERIN (2036): a) Logan Theodore Kane-Nott (23 March 2040) GRYFFINDOR b) Zeke Harry Kane-Nott (21 January 2042) SLYTHERIN  c) Nolan Everett Kane-Nott (11 November 2044) RAVENCLAW d) Westley Sebastian Kane-Nott (9 December 2046) GRYFFINDOR v) Everett Arthur Potter (21 October 2010) RAVENCLAW m. Xara Scamander (13 September 2016) RAVENCLAW (2039): a) Hazel Ella Potter (2 September 2040) HUFFLEPUFF b) Galina Xara Potter (28 April 2042) RAVENCLAW  c) Landon Everett Potter (19 June 2044) GRYFFINDOR d) Waverly Luna Potter (7 February 2046) RAVENCLAW vi) Genevieve “Evie” Zahira Potter (9 May 2012) HUFFLEPUFF m. Christian Lyon (2008) RAVENCLAW (2033): a) Leif Christian Lyon (1 October 2035) GRYFFINDOR b) Autumn Ella Lyon (21 September 2038) HUFFLEPUFF c) Winter Willow Lyon (21 December 2041) RAVENCLAW d) Summer Lily Lyon (21 June 2043) GRYFFINDOR e) Spring Rose Lyon (21 March 2047) HUFFLEPUFF vii) Henry Remus Potter (31 July 2020) GRYFFINDOR m. Daniella Zabini (7 July 2018) RAVENCLAW (2049): a) Cameron Blaise Potter (1 January 2052) GRYFFINDOR b) Aidan Hunter Potter (23 July 2055) GRYFFINDOR  c) Jameson Henry Potter (14 March 2058) GRYFFINDOR  d) Emilia Ginevra Potter (17 August 2060) RAVENCLAW viii) Hunter Colten Potter (31 July 2020) GRYFFINDOR m. Sloane Hart (2023) GRYFFINDOR (2046): a) Simon Hunter Potter (14 February 2049) RAVENCLAW b) Shay Cedrella Potter (14 February 2049) HUFFLEPUFF  c) Colin Fleamont Potter (7 March 2053) GRYFFINDOR  d) Beckett James Potter (19 June 2055) HUFFLEPUFF  e) Parker Harry Potter (24 September 2059) SLYTHERIN f) Noelle Ginevra Potter (25 December 2061) GRYFFINDOR

Raymond Creevey (1955) m. Cora Benjamin (1959) (1979): 1. Colin Creevey (1981) GRYFFINDOR m. Mads Chavan (1973) RAVENCLAW (2016): a) Dennis Mads Creevey-Chavan (2026) GRYFFINDOR — adopted b) Divya Cora Creevey-Chavan (2031) HUFFLEPUFF — adopted 2. Dennis Creevey (1983) GRYFFINDOR (d. 1997)

Thanks to @ellieoryan7447 for taking the time and effort to create these.

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Title: Bless Your Heart Series: Valentine Texas #1 Author: Lyra Parish Genre: Contemporary Romance Tropes: Small Town/Enemies to Lovers Release Date: June 13, 2023

I have three simple wishes:

Keep my houseplants alive.

Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town.

Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again. None of those things are currently possible.

When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare. He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry. Because of him, we’re in a ridiculous bidding war for the land.

We might have hated each other since our teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, I’m more determined than ever to take down my best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all.

Bless Your Heart is a small town, enemies to lovers, best friend’s older brother, contemporary southern romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this book contains tons of Southern sass, sarcasm, and lots of spice! Fade to black is not included.

[ovalleba]

Bless Your Heart #Blitz

Title: Bless Your Heart Series: Valentine Texas #1 Author: Lyra Parish Genre: Contemporary Romance Tropes: Small Town/Enemies to Lovers Release Date: June 13, 2023 BLURB I have three simple wishes: 1. Keep my houseplants alive. 2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town. 3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again. None of those things are currently possible. When Beckett…

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RELEASE BLITZ - Bless Your Heart by Lyra Parish

Title: Bless Your HeartSeries: Valentine Texas #1Author: Lyra ParishGenre: Contemporary RomanceTropes: Small Town/Enemies to LoversRelease Date: June 13, 2023BLURBI have three simple wishes:1. Keep my houseplants alive.2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town.3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again.None of those things are currently possible. When Beckett decides he’s also…

[mazamba]

"Hey Jason," greeted Mariner, "this is not a good time."

"Mariner... why are you green?... and beefy?" asked Jen carefully.

"Protocol 22 has a really weird effect with gamma radiation," pointed out Tendi, "I talked it over with Lyra, and it turns out that it's really similar to the compound that made the first Hulk."

"So she's a Hulk now?" asked Rutherford, who'd come hang out.

"Only for a few minutes," scoffed K'Orin, "the Federation tried to replicate it years ago, but it's too unpredictable. The new formula doesn't do that anymore."

"I watched that movie, we're better off," grunted Beckett as she gingerly picked up the device with her massive fingers, "here, grab it before I smush it. I don't know if Tara'd have a spare."

Tendi raised an eyebrow.

"Who's Tara?"

Closed RP w/mazamba

This planet Jason was on was once thriving world. A planet full of trees, water, animals, and people. All who lived peacefully on the planet, until a war broke out in this sector. This left the planet in ruins, all of its resources plundered, and its people nearly wiped out. Centuries have passed and the planet has been nearly forgotten.

Jason was told the planet was under the control of a group called the Klingons. He didn’t think too much about it and knew he would be out of here before they found out or one of their allies.

He walks over towards his prize. A box containing a valuable item that he knew would come in for a pretty penny…or whatever currency the people of this universe use. He walks over and begins to disable any security systems around, before getting his prize. He wipes away the dirt from it, opens it, and smiles when he saw what’s inside.

“Just like the buyer said,” Jason whispered before putting the box in his bag. 

@mazamba