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Iowa Lawsuit = More Bad News for Assisted Living

In January of 2022, a resident with dementia wandered out of her Assisted Living Memory Care facility in Iowa and ultimately, froze to death. The State of Iowa investigation uncovered that the resident wandered outside of the building at 9:30 p.m. the previous night. Her absence went unnoticed for eight hours plus even though the alarm system for the facility used to deter or prevent wandering,…

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morbid attraction

Ethan Landry x reader

AU where Stu Macher has an illegitimate child. During Scream 6.

summary: Y/n is a freshman at Blackmore University. They're currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in forensic science to become an autopsy technician. To further their research, and to make money, they pick up shifts as a mortuary assistant. Y/n must come to terms with the trauma of gruesome murders of their hometown, copes with the memories of their ex girlfriend Amber Freeman, and with the fact that their father was a homicidal maniac. Running doesn't get them far from their past as it chases after them into New York City. But maybe there's light at the end of the tunnel. And maybe, just maybe, the light is Ethan Landry.

!!WARNINGS!! graphic descriptions of gore and violence, PTSD, and dealing with trauma. Major content warnings will be placed before each chapter.

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Voicemail (5)

I Don't Want To Die

Wordcount: 2k

Content warnings: violence, death, blood, more blood, depictions of gore. ethan did not have econ.

Quinn’s newest man of the evening had arrived, so she went to her room. Sam was upset that she’d invited someone who was basically a stranger to our apartment.

Sam brought out a few blankets and pillows for our friends. I was in the kitchen with Chad, Tara, and Mindy. We were all working to cook dinner.

“Sam, we do not have to stay here,” Mindy told her.

“Welp, too bad. I insist. Safety in numbers” Sam replied.

“This’ll be so fun. A little slumber party with the Alive Five!” Chad exclaimed.

“‘Alive Five’?” Sam asked.

“Yeah.”

Tara stared at him, “Did you just give us a nickname?”

Chad smiled, “I sure did. I mean we’ve been through a lot together and it’s a pretty cool nickname.”

“So true, Chad” I nod.

“That’s debatable,” Sam says.

“Extremely debatable,” Tara adds.

“You can’t just give yourself a nickname, dingus,” Mindy tells her brother.

Chad gives her a shit eating grin, “Of course I can, dingus, because I just did. Alive Five up top!”

“No.”

“Down low!”

Tara shakes her head, “Get that away from me.”

Chad turns to me and Sam with his hand, “Please, for the love of God.”

“Don’t do it,” Mindy laughs.

I obviously give him a high five, laughing evilly as my friends groan. I interlock my fingers with Chad’s and squeeze before letting go.

“You know, I would actually like a little more respect and support from my fellow members of the Alive Five.”

Anika interrupts us, “Guys, what the hell?” She turns up the TV as we file into the living room.

The newscaster starts talking about Sam being the lead suspect in the current murders. He discusses the rumors online about me and Sam being responsible for the killings last year. He said we were trying to “revive our fathers’ legacy” or some bullshit. The video of Sam yelling at that girl on the street the other night played.

Sam turned off the TV aggressively. She walked over to the dining table and sat by herself. Tara and I followed. We sat in silence until Tara spoke.

“I know you’re not a fan of the way that I’ve been handling things, and that I’ve been giving you a really hard time. But I can say that none of us can relate to what you are experiencing. And I’m really, really sorry you have to do that alone.”

Sam stifles tears, “It’s not your fault. And I know I shouldn’t care what people think,” she pauses, “It just sucks being this hated.”

“Hey, hey,” Chad says as he walks into the room with Mindy, “Just a reminder, not a single person in this room hates you.”

“Yeah, Sammy” I agree.

“Okay? We have all been through some fucked-up stuff, and we are coping with it differently. But you know we moved here together for one very specific reason.” Chad reminds Sam, “We’re a team.”

Mindy chimes in, “We are the Alive Fucking Five.”

“Thank you very much!”

“Ah, I hate myself.”

Chad and Mindy high five.

“Say it” I tell Tara.

“No, I’m not gonna say it,” she refuses, “I mean, yes, we are a team but-”

We’re all trying to get Tara to say it and we’re laughing.

Sam interrupts, “I’ve been sleeping with Cute Boy from across the hall.”

It’s quiet.

“Boom!”

We all erupt.

“I knew it, I knew it!”

“You called it.”

“Knew it from the day you had that hickey.”

After we calm down from Sam’s lover, Chad looks at me.

I gave him a suspicious look, “What?”

“Do you have any love affairs to confess?” he asks, wiggling his eyebrows.

“No?”

“Nothing with our tall, dorky friend?”

“Who may or may not be Ghostface” Mindy mumbles.

I look at the confused, “Ethan?”

“Yes, Ethan!” Chad bangs the table.

“No, I am not sleeping with Ethan!” my voice ups in pitch.

Chad gives me a look, “Hm.”

I argued with him about it. He claimed we’re too cuddly, so I rebudled that I’m cuddly in general. Sam backs me up by mentioning me in her bed last night. Mindy says I was flirting with him at the frat party because we were dancing. I said that I just wanted my friend to have fun. They let it go.

“I feel like we should high five or something,” Tara says.

“The Alive Five high five, please?”

“Don’t call it that.”

We all high five in the middle and interlace our fingers. For a minute I feel safe, I feel okay. It feels like a real family where I belong. Sam’s phone rings and it’s Cute Boy. We make fun of her for a moment and she declines his call. Quinn is heard moaning in the other room.

“Oh, my God, Quinn and her gentleman caller are back at it again” Tara jokes.

We all laugh as the moans and thuds get louder. All of our phones go off. We’ve been airdropped a picture of Quinn being attacked by Ghostface.

“Help! Stop!”

We all jump up from the table and sprint towards Quinn’s room. Chad grabs Tara’s arm and pulls her away before she gets to the door. We all stop and stare. It’s silent.

“Run.”

The door swings open and the killer throws Quinn’s body. Everyone is screaming.

“You guys come on!” Tara screams, running out with Chad. I watched Lucifer run out with them.

The killer slices Mindy’s arm. Anika starts fighting him from the floor. He grabs her by the throat. I watch her as she struggles to breathe.

“Hey, fuckhead!” I scream, kicking him in the side.

I trip over myself and hit the floor. I kick and scurry backwards as the killer crawls towards me. He grips my ankle and pulls me towards him. I kick my legs and shove his face away. He stabs me in my right thigh. I scream in pain and kick him in the face. The force makes him pull the knife out of me and step backwards.

Anika tries to latch onto him again. He grabs her by the throat and pins her to the wall. The knife is plunged into her stomach, he drags and twists it upwards. She cries and shrieks. Sam comes running in with the wooden knife holder and smacks him over the head.

We run into Tara’s room and lock the door. I grab a belt from the floor and a pen. Mindy grips her gaping wound. We remember that the bathroom connects through the rooms. Mindy rushes to close the bathroom door.

“Oh, fuck! That guy’s dead!”

The killer comes running at the door. Sam and Mindy force it shut and deadbolt it. I take the belt and pen and tighten them above my bleeding wound. I’m bleeding a lot. There’s a major artery that I’m worried has been severed. All the while, Mindy and Sam are blockading the door. Anika is practically bleeding out in front of me. We’re all screaming and crying and bleeding.

Cute Boy from across the hall calls out to Sam from the window. She rushes over. He pushes a ladder in between the two windows.

“You three go first. Mindy!” Sam yells.

“What? No. Someone needs to hold the door. I’ll send Y/n and Anika next. Go!” Mindy replies.

The killer bangs on the door. I can tell he’s throwing his whole body weight against the door.

Sam crosses the makeshift bridge as Danny sends words of encouragement.

“We’re losing a lot of blood!” I shout at Sam as I limp to the window.

Anika groans, “Say something more positive!”

Sam makes it across and I pull myself with my upper body across the ladder as fast as I can. I wince and whine, crying harder as my wound drags. I finally made it across. Anika forces Mindy to go next. She gives her one last kiss before crawling across to us.

Anika gets onto the ladder, “Oh, God! I can’t do it!” She slowly crawls.

The killer comes up to the window.

“Anika, you have to move now!”

I scream, “Come on, we got you!”

The killer grabs onto the ladder and shakes it vigorously, Anika shrieks and cries. She keeps trying to crawl as Mindy screams.

“Baby, I don’t want to die!” Anika yelps out. She takes Sam’s hand.

The killer completely knocks Anika off the ladder. She falls. We watch as her head crashes into the dumpster below, then hits the hard concrete. Her skull bleeds onto the pavement. I passed out.

When I come to, I’m in an ambulance. My leg is being stitched up. The EMT sees that I’m awake. The sun is starting to rise.

“Hey, that tourniquet was a good idea” The medic tells me, “You might’ve saved your life.”

I gulped and nodded. I see my friends in the ambulance across from me. They see me too. The medics, police officers, and crime scene investigators litter the place. I overhear multiple indistinct conversations.

I see Ethan duck under the crime scene tape. Chad sees him too.

“Chad?”

Chad rushes over to him. He grabs him by his collar, “Where were you?!”

Ethan is confused, “What? When?”

“Last night!”

I yell, “Chad, stop!”

“I had Econ. You know this!”

“Bullshit, man! You disappear, and my sister almost gets killed!”

“Chad!” I yelp, leaving the ambulance. The medic yells after me. I half-run over to the boys, my stitches tearing. “Chad, it wasn’t him!”

Chad looks at me, “How do you know that, Y/n? ‘Cause he’s your little boy toy? He couldn’t hurt you?”

I grip my thigh and wince, “Oh, fuck. No! Because I kicked that fucker in the fucking face! Ethan doesn’t even have a bruise! And whoever it was definitely has a broken nose.”

Chad lets Ethan go, he walks away.

I moan, using both my hands to squeeze my thigh. I start to cry and crumble to the floor.

Ethan grabs me, “Oh, fuck. Th-that’s a lot of blood. Oh, my God. Y/n!”

He helps me back over to the ambulance where they have to re-stitch me. I sob and hiss in pain. Ethan sits next to me. I grab his hand and squeeze it with all of my strength.

“Fuck!” I scream. I clench my teeth, my breath ragged. I sound like a kicked puppy. The adrenaline has worn off and now I’m just in agony.

“You’re gonna be okay,” Ethan whispered.

I couldn’t speak in anything but jumbled sobs. The medic was done stitching me, but I was still weeping. Ethan softly shushes me, pulling himself closer. I gulp and breathe heavily.

I looked into his eyes, “Ethan, it was so scary.” I wrap my arms around myself and fall forward onto him. His arms place themselves around me and I cry into his chest. “Oh, my God, they’re dead!”

“You’re okay,” he says softly, “I’m here. I’ve got you.”

“I don’t want to die.”

Ethan pulls back slightly, “Hey, look at me.” His hand meets my cheek, his thumb wipes tears. “You’re not going to die.” His tone is suddenly serious.

I shake my head, “You don’t know that.” I look at the ground and let more tears fall.

“I said look at me,” Ethan adjusts my face to look at him.

I tremble in his fingers. His eyes meet mine. He looks at me with the harshest expression I’ve ever seen on him. He puts his other hand on my face and says:

“Anyone who tries to kill you is dying first.”

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a/n: tehe i like this one

[thatsrightice]

They’re inaccurate, trust me I know. But the medals the aviators in Top Gun wear are cool and have meanings and map out a person’s military career.

Many caught my eye, but one in particular had me thinking, the Humanitarian Service Medal. In my research I found a table of approved operations for the HSM award put together by the government. That means he would have had to participate in and assist in one of the operations on the list. On the list I searched for one that caught my eye from the late 70s to early 80s, prior to Top Gun where Iceman and the others are seen wearing them, and one stood out.

Hurricane Iwa Relief 1982 (Hawai’i, US)

Hurricane Iwa was one of if not the worst hurricane Hawai’i had experienced up to that point in terms of damage. It also happened to be the “first hurricane to hit Hawaii in 23 years” according to The New York Times.

It was the final storm of hurricane season, occurring just before Thanksgiving on November 25, 1982 with winds of up to 110 mph. There were widespread power outages across several of the islands and very few structures had flashlights or candles, let alone backup generators.

Ignoring the timeline of their careers in terms of specific years because it doesn't make sense to begin with, I'm picturing Iceman, Cougar, Goose, and Slider at the Academy or Flight School having just seen the news of the hurricane on the TV in a common space. Ice is in total shock because he and many others he grew up with all believed the islands couldn't be touched by hurricanes. There certainly hadn't been any hurricanes while he'd lived there and there hadn’t been any ever longer before then. Hawai'i was the one place that felt like home and Ice was watching his home be destroyed by Hurricane Iwa.

He decided right then and there that he had to do something, and because all of staff liked him he was able to get the day before Thanksgiving off. But his friends knew that Hawai’i was important to him, maybe not aware of just how important but they knew it was the only place he talked about fondly, the only place he’d share memories and stories from with a smile.

He never asked for them to come with him and miss their own Thanksgivings but they had hearts of gold. Nick volunteered first, his caring soul had seemingly infinite amount of kindness and compassion for helping others. Bill and Tom were close, like brothers, so of course Bill was going to go with. And Ron shared a bond with Tom, knowing how important it was to have a stable home.

And so they all flew out to the west coast and caught a ride to the island on a seaplane Tom’s friend typically used to fly around tourists but was now using to bring much needed supplies to those who need it. It now made sense why Tom had experience flying seaplanes. They met up with some of his old friends and helped out where they could, reuniting people who had been separated from their loved ones, delivering supplies, etc.

They couldn’t fix everything in those couple of days, the residents would be clearing debris for months following, but Tom would never forget all that they had done for him that week. And despite the devastating nature of the event, that Thanksgiving would go down as one of Tom’s favorites, surrounded by friends and friends he considered closer than family.

[thealphashitter]

A Walk In the Park | Five X Male Reader | Chapter Three

"Oh my God, I am so, so sorry are you okay?” A familiar voice said to Five. He opened his with a groan to find the same boy from school sitting on the ground apologizing to him. Five didn't have time for this, he needed some fresh air and he needed it now.

Five quickly spotted an alley 20ft in front of him and swiftly stood up and made his way over there. He turned into the alley and spatial jumped into his secret spot in the New York State Park, a small enclosure in the forest.

Five fell on the ground and groaned, he looked around but felt sharp leaves cut at his face, most of them just grazing but a few got him good. He needed to find a new spot to teleport to.

Five stood up and looked around. One lady with a stroller walking by looked at him and walked faster down the pathway. There wasn't anybody other than him and the lady getting increasingly further away from him. Good. He needed peace and quiet. He made his way out of the bush and made his way down the path opposite to the lady. Humming a little tune as he did so.

Five had many great memories here. He would often escape the house and come here on many occasions when everything became too much for him. Sometimes his mother would take them all down here on the weekend and they'd run around and play like normal children. Sometimes they'd play hide and seek and nobody would be able to find Five until they had to go home, which only then he would reveal himself to the others. He would be very proud of himself for winning the game. Sometimes the others would get fed up with him but they still included him nonetheless. It was also one of the only times they would hang out with Victor –or as you would know as Vanya at the time– and include him in their activities.

He looked at the little pond that younger Five had always wished to fish in. There was a golden retriever with its owner playing with a dog toy by the edge of the pond. It was one of those rope ones with a knot on the ends. He gazed at the dog remembering one of his missions at the commission.

Five had been sent to kill off the father of a family. It was one of his first missions and he was around in his early 20s. He made his way down the streets of New Orleans and found himself at a townhouse. He walked up the steps and hesitated at the door before he heard a dog barking. He took a deep breath and rang the bell. He heard heavy footsteps and the door opened to reveal a very thin man with long brown hair in a white tank top and basketball shorts that looked like they were about to fall off him and reveal his ass to the world. His eyes were bloodshot and he had something rolled in paper in his other hand, probably a blunt.

Five opened his mouth to speak before he was interrupted by an older woman's voice coming from inside the house. “Adam, who is at the door?” The woman said before appearing behind Adam with a dish and a cloth in her hands, a golden retriever following close behind. Adam tossed the blunt to the side and turned around to face what Five assumes is his mother. “I dunno’ Ma, he just showed up here-” “Aidan Fischer ma’am, I was wondering if I could have a word with your husband? I'm an assistant of his boss and I was told to bring these to him immediately.” Five gestured to the briefcase that he used to travel space and time with, a smile feigning innocence on his face.

The woman quickly smiled and put the dish and cloth in one hand while extending her right hand to Five. “Dolly darling, my husband is just in the living room.” Dolly said. She disappeared for a moment and Five heard her say “Hey Pumpkin? One of your boss’s assistants is here with paperwork for you!” Dolly said. Adam stepped to the side and gestured for Five to come in and that's what he did.

Five stepped into the home, Adam closing the door behind him as he went outside, probably to look for his blunt. Five didn't care though, none of that was his concern anyway. All he needed to do was kill the man and be done with this.

Five turned into the living room and put on a smile as he greeted the man who he was about to kill. The golden retriever from earlier had curled itself up on one of the couches next to the father. “Hello there Mr. Pavlinsky, I am here because of our mutual boss, I hope you know that.” Five said to the man, honestly he was just saying random things in hopes he gets it. Luckily Mr. Pavlinsky didn't say anything about it. He seemed to be more upset about the fact he was getting work related stuff after-hours.

Mr. Pavlinsky sighed, he switched the TV off before letting out a groan and turning to face Five. “So, what does the big boss want me to have that requires you to interrupt my wonderful evening?” Mr. Pavlinsky asked, annoyance coating his words. “Well Mr. Pavlinsky, it's quite an urgent matter and he told me to get it to you right away.” Five said as he pulled out a gun from his suit and stood up, pointing it at Mr. Pavlinsky’s head. Mr. Pavlinsky's eyes widened as he put his hands up. “Hold on, we can talk about this-” Five pulled the trigger and gone was Mr. Pavlinsky. The dog beside him woke up and was now whimpering in fear but Five didn't pay much mind to him as he opened the briefcase and back at the commission he was.

Five blinked, letting the memory leave his mind. There was no need to dwell on the past. He took one last glance at the dog and owner and continued on his walk.

[waddlesworth]

Age Of Insurgence Cast- A Dystopia

Synopsis:

Year 2168

Across heavily guarded fencelines lie great cities under the control of a ruling totalitarian government that has their ways set into a 1950s lifestyle, with the government separating its citizens into a caste system. Their motto?

“Unity Through Allegiance”

However, Kara Aphelion thinks differently among the rest, and strives to find those who are just like her in order to rebel. As an autistic, she’ll journey past the gates with her new ally, Ulysses Nicholas (also known as UN-84), to find more than meets the eye.

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Fancasts With Brief Descriptions:

Kara Aphelion

An autistic woman sorted into the Gray caste, who’s skills are a mystery to those watching through the camera surveillance. Working in a factory as an assembly-line employee, she longs for something more: Freedom.

Fancast- AnnaSophia Robb

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Ulysses Nicholas (UN-84)

A listed ‘Undesirable’ among the caste system, Ulysses is a man who dreams of becoming a pilot in honor of his late friend. He wears his friend’s jacket through stolen valor (in order to keep the memory of his friend alive), Ulysses hides this secret from Kara, among other secrets that could cost them their lives.

Fancast- John Paul Reynolds

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Captain Irving Marx

A man that wants to protect Kara from harm, he strives to use his military assets to assist Kara and Ulysses in any way he can, even if it costs him. He suffers with amnesia, but what could his memories be hiding?

Fancast- David Bowie

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Valerian Huxley

The pilot with a sense of justice, Valerian is Ulysses’ only friend who accepted him for who he is. Although he is the reason for Ulysses becoming an Undesirable, Ulysses doesn’t hold it against him even after his death.

Fancast- Oscar Isaac

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Christina Huxley

Valerian’s wife and a nurse for the Undesirables, she acts as a mother and friend towards Kara. She’s very kind and caring towards those who need it most.

Fancast- Freema Agyeman

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Cyprian

The main antagonist with no official title or rank, he holds the power within the city of New York. With the rebellion tarnishing his plans, he wants to capture Kara and Ulysses before his city falls into ruins.

Fancast- Bob Odenkirk

[scientia-rex]

Hello! Hope you are well. I wanted to ask if you would be able to give some insight into rural/small town medicine and dynamics? I want to be a social worker that potentially works in rural areas but I was wondering how things/the needs/the way things are different there that is compared to the suburbs or the city? Thank you for all your posts and have a good day!

If you haven't lived in a rural area, you need to do that before you consider moving there permanently. Different rural areas are WILDLY different, both in social makeup and in weather/geography/distance from urban areas. Some basic commonalities you'll encounter are that life takes place in a fishbowl; every single person you run into has a decent chance of being connected to someone else, so never talk shit until you know whether and how they're related to the person you're talking to. Never assume you can do something without it getting back to you but also your boss. Social services are generally based on property taxes and rural areas are poor, so funding will suck, there will not be enough professionals, the workload will be nuts, and your patients will be on Medicaid, which varies from state to state in terms of coverage. You'll also see a rotating cast of well-meaning people who moved out the sticks thinking it would be one way and leave as soon as they can because they discover they hate it. Older people are more likely to stick around in rural areas and placing older adults in memory care or skilled nursing or assisted living facilities (these are all different) is a bitch and a half because our country does not give one hot shit about vulnerable elder adults.

Find someone in the area you think you're interested in and shadow them before you consider moving there. I have no idea how many doctors, APCs, mental health professionals, social workers, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and nursing assistants I've seen get the hell out of Dodge after moving here, but it's the majority of posted positions around here. I'm notable because I've stuck around. I stuck around because I knew what this area was like and what to expect, because I was born and raised here, and my spouse was also born and raised here. (If you are partnered, there's a good chance your partner will hate it or they won't be able to find work. If you aren't, the dating pool is very shallow, especially for a professional who may not have as much in common with people working blue-collar jobs.)

Rural America looks a lot of different ways. There are predominantly white farming communities as the major stereotypes go, but there are fishing communities, there are communities in the South and the Southwest, there are predominantly Black communities, there are predominantly Native American communities, there are predominantly Latino communities, there are migrant farm laborer communities that shift drastically depending on season, there are Alaskan communities where you are hundreds of miles by bush plane from the nearest clinic let alone hospital. Rural Hawaii is going to look different and need different things than rural Ohio. Rural Mississippi is going to be very different than rural Maine. So look at where you're interested in going, reach out to local professionals, maximize any interpersonal connections. Who you know is everything. Your word is your bond. Never, ever, ever be rude to someone on the phone, never flip anyone off in traffic, basically be the opposite of any New York New York stereotypes you have, because everyone is always watching you.

Just for an example: My next-door neighbor is the mother-in-law of a local ICU nurse I worked with during residency, who I know because we carpooled in preschool because her brother was in my year. One block away, an MA from the clinic I worked at before I quit and came to my current clinic lives with his dog. Oh, there's another point worth mentioning. Rural areas will have very limited employers. I have three clinics I can work at in a 45-minute commute range. I left the one that was 10 minutes away and now work at one that's 30 minutes away. There is some funding for repaying student loans; that narrowed my choice down to 2 employers. If I piss off the wrong person at my current employer, I'll have to sell my house and move.

I lived in the city for ten years. I went to the ballet, I went to museums, I went to restaurants, I went to public parks. I don't miss it. I would infinitely rather be out here with my trees. My only regret is that my husband wanted to live closer to town so I don't have 20 acres between me and my nearest neighbor; I can see their houses from mine. If you want a city life, do not think you can have that out here. I haven't been to karaoke since I moved; not only is there no karaoke for two hours, but even if there were, the place would be full of my patients, and no one looks at you the same way once they realize their doctor exists outside of the clinic and has a personal life, much less that you have normal human flaws.

Oh, and there's almost no public transit. Property taxes, etc. Walkability is not a thing here. And when the wind shifts, everything smells like manure.

[thebiosphere]

biography: martina roscoe

full name: martina aracelli roscoe nickname: marta, marty age: 43. looks 22. date of birth: nov 11th project(s) & tags:

wip: marta and the diner. (stats to come) (bio - below) inspo tag. otp:marta x ford other aus: to add once the bios are up.

gender: cis woman pronouns: she/her romantic orientation: biromantic sexual orientation: bisexual

tw: manipulation, comic book violence, and lab experimentation.

★ Timing was an important part in her birth. She was born on 11/11 on 11:11pm, and her mother swears that time slowed down when she first held her. Her father would say the same thing, if Martina remembered her father, and if he were alive to retell the story. She was immediately involved in a dance with time at birth, and this dance would continue as she grew. 

★ Due to her relationship with time, Marta noticed she could stop time at a very young age. However, by doing so, sometimes she’d get stuck in a time loop. This scared her and her mother whenever she came out of the time loop. This was no surprise to her mother though, since her father’s brother - Noah Roscoe - was gifted with the same ability and he could stop time and occasionally travel through it. But she was still worried she’d lose Marta to a time loop. Something that they avoided by having Marta take pills to numb her powers down. The issue was, instead of eliminating the problem, the problem became worse and Marta ended up traveling to a parallel universe for a short stint of time, instead. So, Marta ended up being taught how to control her ability a little better by her uncle.  ★ Her uncle Noah told her she showed great promise. He showed her all the tricks he knew, and then some. He was an excellent teacher and cared for her at the same time. Which led to her controlling her powers a little more. An issue that came up, however, were sounds she heard from others from other timelines. They weren’t ghosts exactly, but they may as well be. They gave Marta a headache. But Marta’s mother, who was familiar with hearing voices — because she heard ghosts — assisted her with attempting to numb them out, too. It wasn’t an easy task at all. And by the time she’d gotten good at bettering herself at it, she’d failed to numb them out completely and just decided to live with them as background noise. ★ At age nine, Marta was taken from her home. Since she couldn’t time travel at will and hadn’t been trained in much self defense, other than to not talk to strangers, she didn’t put up much of a fight. It was from there where she was trained for her time travel ability and abilities to be stretched to their limitations to benefit the place that had taken her. They had placed her, worse than anything, in a time loop, where she had to get out over and over again, and she had felt like she had lost her mind after getting out over and over. Which helped them when they began to erase actual memories from her mind. They then used the fact that she was invulnerable for their benefit and had her train harder than some of the others they had taken. Which led to several years of Marta working as a killer for their corporation. She did as she was told, and she did it without question — until she saw a photo on someone’s fridge of a woman who looked a lot like the mother she was supposed to forget. After that, she took the photo from their fridge, did not finish the job, and left. ★ Initially, her employers/kidnappers attempted to kill her. But since she’d get to them first, and since they knew it was useless after a few attempts, they let her be free. They thought she’d run back since she had no family and no real purpose. But during her walk through New York City, someone attempted to rob a diner, and instead of some big named super hero or whoever else swooping in to stop them — she did. She did it albeit confused, though. Placing his guns in the the frier, and breaking his arms. But she’d done it, and had gotten a job that same day at that same diner. The owner of that diner even offered her a place to stay. Something that should have surprised her, but since she was still new to the world, didn’t really get much of a reaction out of her. ★ Marta liked having her own place. It was small, but not as small as her room in the lab or as horrific as a time loop. She got to listen to music, watch movies, and sleep without worry. Thing was, she got bored after a while and decided to go out again. And this time, she found trouble.

WHO IS SHE?

Marta’s a little clueless to the world around her. Though she’s not dumb, she tends to do things without realizing there are consequences to her own actions and that people will look at her like she’s weird if she does things “wrong” or in an “unusual” way. She tries her hardest to blend in and act like she’s been part of the world her whole life, but the truth is, she’s only really been part of it a year. Before, she was brainwashed and forced to kill or placed in time loops in order to keep her busy or distracted from the world around her. Her main goal was always to go in, kill, and get out. It was never to make friends. But now, she longs for human connection of any kind. She is essentially full of love and just wants to be loved in return, but she can and will kill you with her pinkie if need be, so...yeah. That's Marta for you.

[natromanxoff]

Today - April 22, 1992

Credits to Roberto Macchi.

Why Bowie had to say the Lord's Prayer for pal Craig

by LIZ MOORE

SUPERSTAR David Bowie yesterday told of the sadness which led him to sink to his knees and pray on the stage of the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.

Bowie recited the Lord's Prayer before an audience of millions in a very public show of compassion for the private plight of a close friend, Craig, who is dying from Aids.

“He was in my thoughts as I watched the concert and I knew that I wanted to send a message to him,” Bowie revealed.

“I had no idea of what I was going to say until just before I went on stage.

“Something made me think of the Lord’s Prayer and it seemed to me that it would be the most direct way of reaching him with integrity. It just felt like the right thing to do.”

Before he flew out of Heathrow for New York, the 46-year-old rock star said: “Craig is someone who my assistant Coco and I have known for many, many years and who has tragically been toppled by Aids.

“He does not have long to live, I'm afraid.”

It was largely because of Craig that Bowie took part in the star-studded Easter Monday tribute to Freddie Mercury.

Bowie stunned the audience when he interrupted the music to pray for the victims of Aids, mentioning Craig by name.

Before he flew out Bowie vowed to keep Craig's personal details secret.

“He's a private individual, nothing at all to do with the music business or entertainment.

“I think because of that, it would be totally unfair of me to reveal his identity or any more information about him. It's vital that his anonymity is preserved.”

Asked if he was involved in caring for Craig, he said: “Coco and I are constantly in touch with him.”

Before the show, Bowie revealed that his friend's plight had spurred him into taking part.

On stage Bowie said: “This tribute is for our very good friend Freddie and also to our friends, your friends and possibly members of your family who have been troubled by this relentless disease.

“To all the people watching and to my friend Craig, I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone.”

Yesterday, Bowie said he was satisfied the concert had succeeded in getting across the message of Aids awareness, as well as being a fitting tribute to Freddie Mercury.

“I think enough of the performers said enough about the issue to nail down the seriousness of this horrific disease.

“And it was an absolutely splendid show.”

Bowie's agent Alan Edwards added: “Craig is obviously someone he knows outside the music world. He won't divulge any more about him.”

Concert organisers and Aids workers yesterday began the task of deciding how to allocate the estimated £20 million raised by the show.

The money, which came mostly from film and television rights, merchandising profits and public donations, will go to Aids charities to boost the battle against the disease.

[Photo caption: Supermodel Cindy Crawford sports spots]

Stars club together for King of Queen

Words: JANE MOORE

Pictures: DAVE HOGAN, RICHARD YOUNG, NIKOS

THE stars who rocked the fans at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert later danced until dawn at a party in his memory.

The flamboyant Queen singer's spirit lived on as band members Brian May and Roger Taylor joined Liza Minnelli, Cindy Crawford and George Michael.

Earlier, as the 72,000-strong crowd filed slowly from Wembley Stadium, a fleet of limousines whisked the stars to exclusive Browns club in London's Covent Garden.

The champagne flowed as the guests swapped stories about the Queen front man who died of Aids in November.

The celebrities toasted the success of the concert which looks set to raise £20 million for Aids charities worldwide.

George Michael, dressed from head to toe in black, stayed until the early hours of the morning at the club where he is a regular customer.

He spent a long time chatting to Cabaret star Liza Minnelli, who was still flushed from her emotional performance.

She led the finale with a version of Queen hit We Are The Champions.

Drummer Roger Taylor was escorted by stunning girlfriend Debbie Leng, who was dressed in figure-hugging black leather shorts and jacket.

And Queen guitarist Brian May took his girlfriend Anita Dobson, dressed in a black bolero hat and black lace dress.

Joining them were EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth — enjoying her first big night out since the birth of her daughter Jessica three months ago — and her boyfriend Geoff Knights.

Paul Young and his wife Stacey left their daughter Levi with a babysitter.

Seal arrived with a new image. Gone were the trademark black leather trousers. Instead he wore a loose fitting white suit and glasses.

Wild Guns 'n' Roses frontman Axl Rose arrived without his usual posse of burly minders.

Still on a high from his concert success, he chatted to Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott.

“The atmosphere was fantastic because everyone was still buzzing from the concert,” said one guest.

“They played really up music all night long, and the dance floor was absolutely packed the whole time.

“They played a couple of Queen tracks and everyone went wild.

“The general feeling was that everyone should go wild and have a really good time because it's what Freddie would have wanted. He wouldn't want people sitting around moping about him."

However, one star was missing. “Everyone noticed that Elton John was particularly quiet backstage at the concert,” said an organiser.

“I think he found the whole thing rather upsetting because he loved Freddie very much.

“I don't think he could face going to a huge party.”

But for the party-goers the night was the ideal way to remember the life of the man who loved celebrations.

As he left, Roger Taylor summed up the mood: “Freddie would have loved it.”

[Photo caption: Roger Taylor escorts girlfriend Debbie Leng at the party]

[Photo caption: Wild singer Axl Rose relaxes in the luxury of a limousine]

[Photo caption: Part guest George Michael]

[Photo caption: Paul Young gives wife Stacey a hug]

[thbishop]

( robert pattinson, cismale, he/him ) THEODORE BISHOP the THIRTY-SEVEN year old is said to remind people of THE SMOOTH CARESS OF EXPENSIVE LEATHER AND THE UNSETTLING FEELING OF BEING KNOWN. they are known to be CHARMING and METICULOUS which makes sense when you think about how they are HEAD OF HEIST OPS in THE SYNDICATE. written by taylor.

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&. BASICS

full name: theodore henry bishop

nicknames: bishop, theo 

age / D.O.B.: 37 / 18.05.1987

sexuality: heterosexual

place of birth: barnes, london, uk

gender: cismale

current location: brooklyn, nyc

&. MORE BASIC INFO

accent: british, specifically central london though it has dulled slightly over the years

languages: english, french, some italian

education: ba in psychology, philosophy and linguistics from oxford university

occupation: head of heist ops for the syndicate

transportation: a forest green 1976 porsche 911 (930)

tattoos: his mother’s initials on his left wrist 

drinks, smokes, & drugs: yes, yes, no

&. PERSONALITY

zodiac sign: taurus

mbti: intp 

likes: literature, classic rock

dislikes: loud chewing, invasive questions

bad habits: tearing labels off bottles, swearing

secret talent: playing the piano

hobbies: cooking, going for late night runs, collecting old vinyls

fears: monotony, true indifference 

five positive traits: charming, protective, adaptable, determined, introspective 

five negative traits: meticulous (bordering on perfectionistic), escapist, guarded, conflicted, competitive

&. BACKGROUND

tw: familial death

Theodore Bishop has always been lost. A  wanderer, it was his restless feet that carried him to a lakefront in the summer of ‘94. It was a sweltering day, the bank was crowded, yet when no one cared to spare the gasping pleas of a boy caught in the swell, Theo was there. His first and last act of heroism, as he now sardonically recalls it.

Celeste Bishop, a single mother who worked as a waitress at the local pub, raised him in a tiny cottage on the Thames. She coddled him and in turn fostered a soft, gentle spirit that he carried with him after her death when he was ten. His memories of her and their humble dwellings comforted him through the ensuing years of instability, as he was tossed between aunts and uncles who never wanted him. A lanky boy with a crooked smile and quiet demeanor, there was never one defining moment that set the pace for his life. However, perhaps being expelled from elementary school for shoplifting adult magazines was a sign.

Unlike his more outspoken cousins, he found himself in books and football, his agility earning him a striking position on his secondary school’s squad. Still, he never quite connected with the other boys, impossibly pragmatic on the pitch and disinterested in socializing afterward. Theo was an observer and an impossibly sensitive one at that.

But his mother was dead and the world was unkind, a truth he learned in the form of an ACL tear which put an end to hopes of a university playing career. Instead, he pursued linguistics, psychology, and philosophy.

Upon graduation, he moved to California to live with his cousin. The other man was one of the few members of their family who understood him, who was raised far from the dreary English shores and didn’t tease him for his introspective nature.

Anthony introduced Theo to a faster-paced lifestyle, one that would put his skills to good use. He started small at first, assisting with heists and observing the movements of local luxury store owners. His eye for detail endeared him to The Syndicate, and he moved up their ranks swiftly, finally able to abandon the anxious, adrift boy he had once been. It was a lucrative career and he drank it in for all it was worth. When they announced the move to New York, he was the first on the plane.

Theodore, or Bishop as he came to be known amongst the gang, made it his business to learn Brooklyn as well as the back of his hand, liaising with the other gangs when his boss asked it of him. His clinical precision and disarming demeanor made him an asset, as he was able to charm his way into the best jewelry shops in the city without anyone batting an eye. After all, who would suspect a well-dressed, high-paying client to be the one casing the joint? The trick was in the timing — a visit a few weeks in advance, planting bugs in all the blind spots to allow for distant observation, and the perfect heist was born. 

Theodore grew jaded in the same way he resurfaced with the drowning boy all those years ago. Slowly drawing towards the surface and then breaching, disturbing the stillness of the surface in far-reaching ripples. The weight of being a pragmatic taskmaster wore on him, and the loneliness he shrugged away began to catch up. He could see the ripples of their actions, the disasters the Syndicate didn’t see fit to tamper with; the works of their ‘allies’, the lives they didn’t see worthy of saving. Murder was an entirely different blood sport than stealing already-pilfered diamonds, and it left a sour taste in his mouth.

When news of the Blackwell girl’s death reached the media, Theodore kept his opinions to himself. A well-connected family had lost a daughter, and he’d long since grown indifferent to the moves of the wealthy. After all, his own wealth came from exploiting the system that kept them rich — corruption. Regardless, his mother’s memory tugs at the corners of his mind, reminding him of the gentle boy he once was. And who is he to decide which parts of himself should die, permanently erased from the annals of his memory?

bold which habits your muse has

nail biting | throat clearing | lying | interrupting | chewing the ends of pens | smoking | swearing | knuckle cracking | thumb sucking | muttering under their breath | talking to themselves | nose picking | binge drinking | oversleeping | snacking between meals | skipping meals | picking at skin | impulse buying | talking with their mouth full | humming/singing to themselves | chewing gum | leg jiggling | foot tapping | hair twirling | whistling | eye rolling | licking lips | sniffing | squinting | rubbing hands together | jaw clenching | gesturing while talking | putting feet up on tables | tucking hair behind ears | chewing lips | crossing arms over chest | putting hands on hips | rubbing the back of their neck | being late | procrastinating | doodling | shredding paper | peeling off bottle labels | forgetfulness | running hands through hair | overreacting | teeth grinding | nostril flaring | slouching | pacing | drumming fingers | fist clenching | pinching bridge of nose | rubbing temples | rolling shoulders

&. HEADCANNONS

he prefers to go by theo, but in gang matters is officially introduced as theodore. it's somewhat of a defensive technique, and he tends to wait until he’s gotten to know someone before correcting them. one more way to keep his new life from interacting with the old

theo has a burn scar on his left forearm from his most recent operation. it’s the first time a sizable vestige of an operation has marred his skin, and he doesn’t quite know what to make of it. he’s grown accustomed to doing the job that’s asked of him without question and putting it out of his mind shortly thereafter; this time… the memory lingers and he can’t help but wonder what he was doing there in the first place

it’s tortured nights in luxurious hotel rooms, desperate for home but knowing there’s none to return to. it’s a breathy laugh that doesn’t quite reach steely blue eyes, a sarcastic quip to deflect, deflect, deflect. it’s waking too early to watch fuscia rays inject an inky black sky, shirt clinging too tightly to a sweat-slicked back. it’s trading glances across a crowded room, feet rooted firmly in place because duty depends on it. it’s the dull ache of a possibility unrealized, the tick of a watch sweeping across a million-dollar face, jewels ripe for the taking. it’s realizing that you’re on a chess board… and deciding to be the bishop

[jinxthejubilee]

Venus - We Need to Talk (Again)

Back here again, aren't we? I'm so sorry, but I just can't help myself.

Because I have just discovered that there were plans to reveal not just one, but TWO lost turtles in ROTTMNT, I will discuss the story potential both Venus and Slash could have, should this show ever come back. (Please Nickelodeon, do something right for once and give us this show back-) But I must finish Venus first, before moving on to Slash.

And for those of you who might ask about Jennika, I thought about making her own page to hold out hope that she could make it into the Rise universe, only to come to the tragic realization that it was highly unlikely that she could ever appear in the show, given that Venus and Slash are pretty infamous as characters, and that the creators said that there were 2 missing turtles and not 3. My apologies to all Jennika stans.

Anyway, I did talk about Venus already, yes, but after revisting her backstory from The Next Mutation, I've come to the conclusion that her debut story isn't all bad? Yeah, I can't believe I just said that either.

I'll give the Next Mutation writer's 15-year-old brains credit, the idea that Venus was adopted by someone else and learned ninjutsu/magic is a cool concept, if explored correctly.

Since it's been pretty well-established that Big Mama's assistant was likely going to be revealed as Venus, I have an idea as to how she got there.

Now I could be wrong, but I believe that Big Mama's assistant debuted in Season 2. Whether or not she was just hired or was hiding out until the time was right, who can say.

For those of you who don't know or simply wiped that show from your memory, Venus was raised by Master Chung I, a human martial artist who taught Venus everything he knew.

Chung I died after confronting the Dragon Lord and demanding that he release Splinter. And his last words to Venus were for her to travel to New York City.

Now if I were in charge, I would keep some similarities to this, but obviously take some creative liberties.

In my Rise version of event, Draxum's lab explodes, the boys and Splinter take off, and Venus and Slash are presumed by Draxum to have died.

Instead of Venus' father being a human, I would make him a yokai, who finds her somehow and takes her to the farthest end of the Mystic City.

This father-figure would parallel Splinter in a few ways:

He would simultaneously be responsible, yet neglectful at the same time. The guy would be very much a loner with a tragic past, so while he would take care of Venus physically, her emotionally needs are something he simply can't and would not handle.

He would never leave his home. Granted, it would be hard to do so, as he lives very, very far away from other yokai, but he just refuses to interact with anyone he doesn't have to. But not because he's lazy, it would likely be due to paranoia and his strict moral code to keep his whatever he's keeping secret, safe from everyone.

Less of a father, and more of a master. A total flip from Rise Splinter, who focused more on fatherhood than teaching his sons dangerous martial arts, this guy is "teacher first, father second."

I see him as a cat. Not sure why I went with that, but it was a cool idea I thought of while brainstorming. While Splinter is an overweight, yet agile rat, I imagine Chung I would be a skeletal, agile, and exhausted cat.

I even have a sketch I drew.

Honestly, just think of 2012 Master Splinter for a frame of reference on his personality. He's still wise and knowledgeable, but instead of kind and compassionate, he's grumpy, unwelcoming, and snappy.

Not the greatest upbringing for Venus: living in isolation and rarely going outside, only knowing and living with one person her entire life, training constantly every single day, and being told that her emotions should never interfere with her duty, but she knows that it's the best for her! Poor thing...

So how does this play into how Venus became Big Mama's assistant? Allow me to explain:

The whole reason why Venus' father isolated himself and Venus was because of an ancient prophecy. I haven't worked out all the logistics of the prophecy, but basically he needs to protect that sacred amulet he has around his neck, or the Dragon Lord will rise once more.

Unfortunately, shenanigans happen and the Dragon Lord is awakened, but not at full power. Though he has just enough to kill Chung I.

Heartbroken and determined to stop the Dragon Lord, Venus travels through the Mystic City for any information on another ancient weapon that could destroy the beast once and for all.

This leads to her meeting Big Mama and learning about the Battle Nexus tournaments.

Whether Venus likes Big Mama or not, I haven't decided, but she's honestly just using her to gain battle experience and knowledge on everything going on within the Mystic City and/or the surface.

Depending on when all of this happened, she might have become Big Mama's assistant at least several months to a year prior to the boys being introduced to her in Season 2.

I picture that the big reveal of Venus being their sister would play out a bit similarly to how I discussed previously. I loved looking through everyone's ideas about Venus, and I can say without a doubt, that the amount of fanfare behind ROTTMNT and Venus overall is worth Nickelodeon bringing back this show.

Note: Well! I hope you all enjoyed this! If you read till the end, thank you very much! Please tell me what you think of my ideas, that would be very much appreciated! Until next time with my comments, concerns, and ideas about Slash, have a great day everyone! Byeee! 💗

[maia-bochner]

Full Name: Maia Sophia Bochner

Nicknames: Mai

Faceclaim: Emily Ratajkowski

Age & Birthday: 31 - August 19th 1992

Zodiac: Leo

Occupation: Bartender at Golden Hour

Preferred Pronouns & Gender: She/her & cisfemale

Sexuality: Bisexual

Hometown & length of time in town: Los Angeles, California. Moved to Briar Ridge when she was 14, left for college and returned a few years after for 10 years in total.

Neighborhood: Beach Front

Family: Only child, a mother and father still alive

Maia was born in Los Angeles when her father was on tour. He almost missed her birth but managed to get home in time. Her father was a guitarist in a popular rock band of the 80's and for most of her childhood Maia has many memories of staying home with her mom while her dad toured. Sometimes they would visit him during his tours and she grew up with the band members. When she was about 10 her father's career had slowed down, the band had broken up and he had no plans to join a new band. Maia's mother grew up in a small town in North Carolina and knew of Briar Ridge. They decided to move the family to North Carolina to raise Maia in a more stable city and household so they moved out there when she was 14.

Maia attended high school in Briar Ridge. And though it was very different than L.A., she still enjoyed the beach town. Maia was always friendly and vivacious and was a cheerleader in high school. When it came time to go to college, she choose to attend University of Southern California. Maia got a degree in marketing, but school wasn't really something she cared too much for. After school, she stayed in L.A. and started her history of bouncing from job to job with no real career.

She did social media for a cosmetics company while doing some small time modeling on the side. After that, she worked at a night club. Maia had money from her parents so working was never really needed. She moved around to different cities for a few years, working odd jobs and traveling on vacations more often than she worked. She lived in New York City, Miami and Chicago after L.A. before finally moving back to Briar Ridge.

When she moved back she started a job at a boutique, then was an assistant to a photographer, and finally she got her job as a bartender at The Golden Hour Beach Bar where she is currently. Maia likes Briar Ridge, she likes the city by the beach and still travels a lot while only working a few days a week.

Maia is a free spirit and vivacious. She's flirty, spontaneous and while spoiled she treats everyone kindly and respectfully. While she has no musical talent herself, she grew up around the music scene and has both family friends established in the music industry and new friends who have made their way into it. Maia has no plans for the future and is more focused on just enjoying life.

[singeratlarge]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the legendary, consummate entertainer, comedian, singer, and actor, Dean Martin. In the late 1940s he broke out in a hugely successful comedy duo with Jerry Lewis, then was seared into public conciousness with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. in The Rat Pack. My respect for Dino grew around his musical choices and catalogue of material. I do several covers of his songs (especially in my care home set) and my original song “Somebody Loves You (Like Dino Said)” has a direct refraction on Dean’s “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You.” In 1955 he had a #1 hit with the folk-doo wop song “Memories Are Made of This.” It became a theme for a book written by his daughter Deana, a singer in her own right whose career intersected with The Monkees and Davy Jones (they also dated back in the day), and there was a phase where she’d sit in on our gigs + she sang with us at Davy’s 2012 New York memorial and a Monkees Convention in 2013. Davy was also close friends with Dino Martin (of Dino Desi & Billy), and when they weren’t driving old army tanks around in the desert, they played pool with Dean at Dean’s home. Davy was quite a comedy quipster, and he often said, “It’s OK to steal my jokes. I just stole them from someone else.” One of his “someone else” sources was Dean Martin.

“Memories Are Made of This” was written by Richard Dehr, Terry Gilkyson, and Frank Miller—as The Easy Riders, they provided the vocal harmonies on Dean’s version. After the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, the song was adapted into the "Honvágy-dal" ('The Song of Homesickness”) and used as an unofficial anthem for refugees scattered around the world. Recorded by Ida Boros, it became a cultural phenomenon and a sign of protest against the communist government. The standard English version has been covered countless times (notably by Little Richard, Johnny Cash, and Cliff Richard & The Shadows), and here’s how I do it in my assisted living home set. Meanwhile, HB Dino—thank you for the hours of humor and song you left us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4VEVSBXaP4

#deanmartin #ratpack #deanamartin #davyjones #monkees #jerrylewis #lewisandmartin #comedy #entertainment #memories #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #sanfrancisco #birthday

[itsawritblr]

Yes, we're laughing at you.

If you're writing about a particular period of time within living memory (or any period, for that matter), stretch your writing muscles at least as far as looking up things to make sure they're accurate.

I recently read a fanfic set in the early 1960s, in which the Midwestern characters were eating fresh pineapple and mangoes.

I was born in 1960. Back then, unless you lived in Hawaii (which had only become a state the year before), San Francisco, or New York, you did not see fresh pineapple. Ever.

The only pineapple you saw was canned.

You never saw mangoes. Not even canned.

Fresh produce was seasonal. All Fall, Winter, and Spring you didn't see fresh fruit and vegetables until the growing season. Seeing strawberries and watermelon in the store or farmers market was cause for celebration.

But most areas in the U.S. never saw a lot of the more "exotic" fruit and veg at all. I didn't see a fresh pineapple in the grocery store until the mid 80s. (Fun fact: I never saw a checkout convenor belt in a grocery store until 1970, and I lived in a big city.)

I know most fanfic writers don't care if someone (like me) notices their historical inaccuracies. But not caring shows me you're a lazy, half-assed writer, and I'll never go near your fics again. And me and my friends will laugh at you. And man, we tell all our writer and editor friends about your stupid shit.

A quick Google will bring up even rudimentary info that can assist your writing. (Like this article.) It doesn't take a lot of effort.

If you want to be taken seriously as a writer, take yourself seriously as a writer.

[devashivam1699]

How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Jewelry Collection

Introduction

Jewelry is extra than simply an accessory, it holds sentimental fee, represents good sized milestones,  and provides a touch of beauty to our lives. Whether it is a loved heirloom, a gift from a loved one, or a chunk you've chosen for yourself,

Each object in your moissanite rings for women series deserves  care to preserve its beauty and sturdiness. Over time, publicity to elements consisting of dust, oils, and chemical substances can diminish the luster and brilliance of your rings. Proper cleansing and renovation are crucial to keep those treasured objects.

This manual will offer you with practical and effective guidelines on how to smooth and take care of various styles of jewelry, from gold and silver to diamonds and pearls. You'll research the nice practices for ordinary cleaning, safe garage, and managing to save you damage. 

Whether you're coping with the jewelry collection or gown pieces, these pointers will assist you maintain your collection glowing and in pinnacle situations for years yet to come. Let's dive into the world of jewelry care and find out how to hold your treasured pieces searching their high-quality

How to Clean a Diamond Ring at Home

Cleaning Diamonds jewelry At home are taken into consideration as the toughest hardest on the earth. However, this does not mean that they should not be worn, so it is important to understand. how to clean a diamond ring easily at home if you want to keep it in shape. 

Daily put on regularly results within the accumulation of unwanted oil and particles that may affect the shine and luster of your new appearance. Also undesirable discoloration and scratches. (Spoiler alert: Most fine jewelry is easy to maintain as long as you follow the proper steps.) And let me just say that, as an editor and bride-to-be, I can attest that there's nothing more pleasurable than seeing my freshly cleansed glow and shine.

Your new sparkle will probably be one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry you own, so you'll definitely want to know how to clean the ring at home.

That's why I contacted Christina Gandia Gamble, professional gemologist and owner of Greenwich St. That's why I contacted Christina Gandia Gamble, professional gemologist and owner of Greenwich St in New York. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, 

General Tips for your jewelry clean

1. Regular Cleaning: Clean your jewelry regularly to avoid buildup of dirt and oils.

2. Proper Storage: Store each piece one by one to avoid scratches and tangling.

3. Avoid chemicals: Keep your jewelry away from harsh chemical compounds, perfumes and creams.

4. Handle with care: Use caution when carrying and cleaning your rings to avoid damage.

Cleaning Different Types of Jewelry

Gold Jewelry Cleaning:- 

1. Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water.

2. Soak the jewelry for 15-20 mins.

3. Gently scrub with a soft-bristle toothbrush.

4. Rinse with heat water and dry with a tender cloth.

Silver Jewelry Cleaning:

1. Mix baking soda and water to form a paste.

2. Apply the paste to the jewelry using a soft cloth.

3. Rub gently, then rinse with warm water.

4. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Importance For Cleaning The Jewelry 

It is important to clean your jewelry properly to maintain its aesthetic appeal, ensure strength and maintain its cost. Regular cleaning restores shine and prevents stains, dust and dirt that can cause wear and tear. It also maintains hygiene by getting rid of microorganisms and allergens, And protects your wealth by preserving the market value of the Jewelry. Regular inspections at some of cleansing can detect harm early, Jewelry retains its  sentimental value, enhances its leisure and preserves memories.

Conclusion

Proper cleaning and care of your jewelry is important to maintain its beauty, value, and longevity. Regular cleaning not only restores its shine but also prevents damage. Making sure your pieces stay in good condition. By dedicating time to cleaning and checking your jewelry. You can enjoy its aesthetic appeal and best value for years to come, Preserving both your investment and cherished memories. Little maintenance goes a long way in keeping your jewelry collection radiant and timeless.

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Marvel Masterlist

In an attempt to organize the blog and keep everything in order, masterlists are being made to join together into a masterlist of masterlists to make it easier for those on mobile. Thanks for being patient!

Smut is indicated with a ⭐

Steve Rogers / Captain America

Oneshots

Connection

Imagines

Imagine being in a polyamorous relationship with Steve and Natasha, and feeling insecure.

Imagine being with Steve Rogers.

Imagine Steve Rogers going undercover to get your feminine products for you.

Imagine Nick Fury trying to break you and Steve Rogers up because he thinks you’re a distraction.

Imagine Steve Rogers stopping a homophobic attack.

Imagine living a quiet life with Steve Rogers.

Imagine dressing up in a dress from the 1940s to catch Steve’s attention.

Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier

Oneshots

Unlock It

Walked the Line

Never Wanted to Dance

10 AM

Memories of a Survivor

Dancing First, Introductions Second

Russian Into Things

Imagines

Imagine touch-starved Bucky Barnes.

Imagine Bucky Barnes being in a cuddly mood while you’re trying to study.

Imagine Bucky Barnes falling for you even though you’re part vampire.

Imagine Bucky Barnes meeting your friends.

Imagine a road trip with Bucky Barnes.

Imagine taking Bucky Barnes to the Empire State Building for a view of New York.   

Imagine slow dancing with Bucky Barnes at the Avengers Christmas Party.

Imagine being a photographer who gets caught up in the streetfight between the Winter Soldier and Captain America - and The Winter Soldier looks directly into your camera.  

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Oneshots

Loud Mouth

Imagines

Imagine Natasha Romanoff taking care of you after a rough mission.

Imagine being Natasha’s son, and doing the final snap.

Imagine convincing Natasha to go on a vacation with you.

Imagine Natasha Romanoff giving you a black eye during training.

Imagine sleepy mornings with Natasha Romanoff.

Imagine suffering from nightmares, and the only thing that helps you sleep is Natasha playing with your hair.

Imagine owning a bakery that was destroyed during the battle in New York, and Natasha comes and helps you fix it up personally.

Imagine Natasha being worried about you after you got wounded.   

Imagine being in a polyamorous relationship with Steve and Natasha, and feeling insecure.

Clint Barton / Hawkeye

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being the third Maximoff triplet and dating Clint Barton.

Imagine you and Clint taking in Wanda after the death of her brother. 

Imagine seeing Clint upset.

Imagine Clint Barton sending you a message that he misses you.

Imagine Clint Barton showing you his musical talents.

Imagine Clint Barton looking for you specifically among the survivors. 

Bruce Banner / The Hulk

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine going to Bruce’s office multiple times a day to ‘borrow supplies’.

Imagine laying in bed with Bruce Banner and listening to the calming rain.

Imagine comforting Bruce Banner after his transformation by bringing him comfort food and watching cartoons.

Imagine having a “oh no he’s hot” moment when meeting Gladiator Hulk for the first time.

Tony Stark / Iron Man

Oneshots

No Matter What You Say {Mentor1 Tony}

Imagines

Imagine Tony Stark catching you sing a song to remember things.

Imagine Tony Stark being your noisy college neighbor.

Imagine an Alternate Universe where you are a billionaire genius superhero and Tony Stark is your assistant.

Imagine getting Tony Stark the perfect gift.

Imagine Tony Stark seeing your pregnancy bump for the first time.

Imagine Tony Stark getting teased about liking you.

Imagine surprising Tony Stark in his lab with a homecooked meal.

Thor Odinson

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being Newlyweds with Thor.

Imagine Thor wanting to know more about your world so you take him to all of the tourist attractions.

Imagine teaching Thor how to drive.

Imagine Thor’s reaction when he sees someone bullying you.

Imagine being the God of Desire and seducing Thor during a trip to Omnipotence City

Imagine being the God of Desire, and Zeus using you to distract Thor.

Loki Laufeyson

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine introducing Loki to video games.

Imagine taking Loki to a museum to prove to him that there is and always was good on Earth.

Imagine Loki fighting back feelings for you because you’re with his brother.

Imagine Loki being quiet for too long.

Imagine going to Ikea with Loki, and he’s able to pronounce everything perfectly. 

Imagine playing Spin the Bottle with the Avengers, but having it somehow land on the tied up Loki.

Wade Wilson / Deadpool 

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Deadpool’s reaction to finding out that you have four arms.

Imagine being a magical girl dating Wade Wilson.

Imagine teaching Wade Wilson how to swim.

Imagine helping Deadpool out with an itch.

Imagine Wade Wilson waiting for you to be done work.

Imagine being behind Deadpool in line at a Mexican Food Truck.

Imagine painting Wade’s suit with Glow in the Dark paint.

Imagine showing up to help Deadpool in a supersuit of your own.  

Imagine meeting Deadpool at bad karaoke night.

Imagine Deadpool dealing with your Autassassinophilia.

Charles Xavier / Professor X

Oneshots

Broken

Bless Your Solemn Unending Virtue

Issues

The Future’s Wide Open

Imagines

Imagine Charles Xavier going through your head when your ADHD is acting up.

Imagine Charles Xavier picking up when you’re high and having weird thoughts.

Imagine Charles hearing you sing, and having a sexual reawakening.

Imagine Charles and Erik working together to help you achieve your goals.

Imagine being with Charles while and after he was shot.

Imagine catching Charles Xavier saying something you say to yourself in your mind all the time.

Imagine Charles Xavier catching you sneak out to meet with an abusive ex.

Erik Lehnsherr

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Erik Lensherr saving you from getting arrested.

Imagine Erik Lehnsherr coming up with a new nickname for you.

Imagine introducing Erik Lehnsherr to the marvels of Karaoke.

Imagine Charles and Erik working together to help you achieve your goals.

Imagine Erik Lehnsherr making you something special out of metal and then making it fly.

Imagine Erik Lehnsherr trying to convince you to leave with him, away from Charles and the X-Men.

Imagine training yourself to be more in control of your powers and Erik watching and guiding you.  

Imagine inviting Erik Lehnsherr for a swim on a moonlit night.

Imagine Erik Lensherr writing you secret letters, and you finding out that it was him.

Logan Howlett / Wolverine

Oneshots

Hello Time Bomb ⭐

Imagines

Imagine Logan protecting you in a bar fight.

Imagine giving a demonstration of your powers, and Logan taking note.

Imagine trying to bring the light out of Logan.  

Imagine being the descendant of one of Logan’s past lovers, and his reaction when he sees the resemblance.

Imagine arguing with Logan and him slowly realizing that you’re right.

Imagine Logan debating whether or not to join you in a bar fight.

Imagine being a telepath and accidentally broadcasting your sexy thoughts about Logan Howlett into his mind.

Hank McCoy  

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine having children with Hank McCoy.

Imagine going to Hank McCoy for everything.

Imagine Hank coming to your defense when you are called a freak.

Imagine always being in support of Hank McCoy’s research, and him being just as impressed and supportive at your important research discovery.

Imagine getting into an argument with your boyfriend Hank McCoy and big brother Logan steps in.

Alex Summers

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine killing time with Alex Summers between lessons.

Imagine your first kiss with Alex Summers.

Imagine Alex coming back from a mission and finally looking upon his newborn child.

Imagine throwing Alex Summers a surprise party.

Imagine Alex Summers being assigned to your rescue mission. 

Sean Cassidy

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Sean Cassidy trying to impress you.

Imagine spending a chilly Autumn day with Sean Cassidy.

Imagine taking Sean Cassidy out drinking to calm his nerves and it backfires.

Imagine Sean Cassidy being impressed by your powers.   

Pietro Maximoff

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Pietro pining for you, even after you two start dating.

Imagine Pietro’s reaction to you betraying him.

Imagine Pietro using his powers to impress you.  

Scott Summers

Oneshots

Tree Land

Imagines

Imagine Scott Summers being yandere for you.

Peter Quill

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine sneaking a baby goat onto Peter’s ship.

Imagine being the only female on Yondu’s ship and having a close relationship with Peter Quill.

Imagine always being in competition with Peter Quill over who is a better pilot.

Imagine Peter Quill visiting your apartment on Earth for the first time.

Imagine surprising Peter by wearing new lingerie.

Drax The Destroyer

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Drax asking Rocket to take all of you to a beach island for a day off.

Imagine calling Drax The Destroyer a ‘A precious cinnamon roll, too pure for this galaxy.’ 

Peter Parker

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being unable to believe Peter Parker is Spiderman because you’ve seen what a dork he is.

Imagine Peter Parker having to explain to his friends why you’re his dream partner.

Imagine bringing Peter Parker to your favorite place.

Imagine being the only Vampire member of the Avengers and catching Peter Parker’s attention.

Imagine Peter Parker kidnapping you as Spiderman and taking you to his favorite spot in the city.

Imagine telling Peter Parker you’re pregnant right before he goes to space.

Harry Osborne

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine dating Harry Osborn but having to be careful because his father disapproves.

Imagine Harry Osborn finding out you‘re dating Peter Parker. 

Jessica Jones

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being a fortune-teller and telling Jessica Jones her personal prophecy.

Trish Walker

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being best friends with Trish Walker, but realizing you’re in love with her.

Imagine Trish Walker allowing herself to be soft with you.

Kilgrave

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Kilgrave letting you boss him around.

Dr Stephen Strange

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Stephen Strange messing up his first kiss with you and his cloak comforting him.

Imagine Stephen Strange taking you out on a romantic date.

Imagine Dr Strange not knowing how to react to your creative ideas.

Imagine saving Sinister!Strange’s life.

Imagine using magic to seduce your rival Stephen Strange in his dreams.

Imagine being Stephen Strange’s rival and a backfiring spell causes you to blurt out your thirsty thoughts about him.

Lady Sif

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine challenging Lady Sif to battle - at arcade games. Winner gets pizza.

Imagine Lady Sif coming to Midgard to surprise you.

Imagine helping Lady Sif to calm down after a battle.

Imagine going to Lady Sif right after your heartbreak.

Erik Killmonger

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Erik Killmonger bringing you to Wakanda with him to be his Queen.

Imagine spending a day in bed with Erik Killmonger, and touching his scars.

Sam Wilson

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine wanting to quit the Avengers after the losses you went through, but Sam tries to convince you to come back.

Imagine getting drunk and stealing penguins from the zoo with Sam Wilson.

Kurt Wagner

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being more important to Kurt Wagner than gold.

Imagine teasing Kurt Wagner in class. 

Cable

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine dragging Cable to an art class.

Imagine Cable going after the guy who interrupted your wedding.

Valkyrie

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being a new champion, and catching Valkyrie’s attention.

Imagine your arguments with Valkyrie getting intense.

T’Challa

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine trying to organize a sports tournament in Wakanda.

M’Baku

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine M’Baku trying to become King of Wakanda because he thinks you deserve to be it’s Queen.

Imagine being noticeably distracted by M'Baku’s good looks during a diplomatic meeting.

 Matt Murdock

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Matt Murdock calming you down after an anxiety attack.

Imagine Daredevil saving you from Wilson Fisk.

Imagine Matt Murdock confessing his love to you.

Imagine Matt Murdock helping you in a Bird Box-esque world.

Imagine asking Matt to dance at a wedding.

Imagine playing a hugging game with Matt Murdock.

Foggy Nelson

Imagines

Oneshots

Karen Page

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being a fellow writer in a friendly rivalry with Karen Page.

Wilson Fisk

Oneshots

The Wind That Carries Me Away

Imagines

Imagine Wilson Fisk experiencing your love without any trace of fear.

Frank Castle

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine putting yourself in a dangerous situation even though Frank Castle warned you not to.

Imagine Frank Castle taking care of you during a depression spell.

Scott Lang

Oneshots

Imagines

Hope Van Dyne

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine exchanging looks with Hope Pym every time Scott talks.

Danny Rand

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine it driving Danny Rand crazy that you’re pessimistic.

Imagine Danny Rand being scared of losing you. 

Colleen Wing

Oneshots

Imagines

Luke Cage

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Luke Cage throwing a surprise party for your birthday.

Imagine watching comedy movies with Luke Cage to help him relax.

Imagine having heating powers, and using that to your advantage when Luke Cage, comes over.

Imagine showering with Luke Cage.

Wanda Maximoff

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine standing against Wanda hate.

Imagine you and Wanda trying to ‘fix’ each other.

Malcolm DuCasse

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Malcolm wanting to keep you safe from Killgrave. 

Mantis

Oneshots

Imagines

Shades

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine taking off with Shades on a motorcycle.

Imagine proving to Shades that girls can be badass too. 

Peggy Carter

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine starting a new position, and Peggy Carter being your superior.

Edwin Jarvis

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine going undercover with Edwin Jarvis but he refuses to give up his suits and ties.

Eddie Brock

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine Eddie not being able to believe someone as beautiful as you would want to be seen with him.

Imagine Eddie being worried that Venom will hate you, but it’s just the opposite.

Imagine scolding Eddie for ignoring you while he’s out being Venom.

Harold Meachum

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine being Harold Meachum’s much younger girlfriend.

Imagine Harold Meachum being jealous of those who get to spend time with you.

Emma Frost

Oneshots

Let Her Go

Imagines

Otto Octavius

Oneshots

Something Good

Imagines

Steven Grant / Marc Spector

Imagines

Oneshots

Jennifer Walters

Oneshots

Imagines

Imagine waking up next to Jennifer Walters when she’s in Hulk form.

Maria Hill

Oneshots

Dark Snow

Scars

Imagines

Imagine Maria seeing happy relationships, and being annoyed because she barely gets to see you.

Colossus

Oneshots

All I Need

Imagines

General

Oneshots

Scavengers

Scavengers Part 2

Roman Candle

Imagines

Imagine hacking into FRIDAY and changing her greetings to the Avengers.

Imagine being the God of Desire, and being thirsty for the Avengers men.