#Monte Cristo Range

[valhikes]

Tonopah Field Office BLM, Nevada

A hike to see a striking, but rather short, peak. Then on to a taller, but not so striking, peak.

[coquelicoq]

was telling a friend about the double today and got to the part where jiang li stops xue fangfei from killing herself by saying she has to live because she can't get revenge if she's dead. and my friend was like wait what french novel does this remind me of? and i was like babe. it reminds you of the count of monte cristo. the double is better though.

[pizza-hats-of-the-world-1882]

The count of monte cristo but the cavalcanti subplot plays out like mamma mia

[greeplurch]

Robert Pattinson would absolutely kill it playing the count of monte cristo

[moashdeservedbetter]

Years ago, when I knew nothing of the history of France and Haiti and hadn't thought much about colonialism in general, I had a conversation in my limited French with a Black woman who had just moved into my student-ward at church. When I asked if she was from France, her expression grew stiff and she said, no, she was from Haiti. I didn't understand why my question bothered her at the time, but I sure do now. Reading this book reminded me of some of France's brutality in Saint Domingue, and the role Napoleon played in reversing the progress so many, including Alex Dumas, had gained fighting tooth and nail.

Just finished Tom Reiss’s The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo

Good book, well written and highly well researched biography of a fascinating figure from French Revolutionary history. General Alex Dumas, the half Haitian father of novelist Alexandre Dumas, was quite possibly one of the greatest military leaders France has ever produced. His heroism and devotion to the cause of liberty in an age of such turmoil in France makes for a wonderful read.

There are points where I would have liked to see more of the man. Reiss does an exemplary job of contextualizing Dumas’s story, and the intricacies of Revolutionary France and the beginning of the Napoleonic Age are engaging at every turn. But there is something missing of the portrait: anecdotes, descriptions, contemporary reports to show the general’s voice would not go unappreciated

Quite possibly I feel this way because this book stands next to Houdini!!! by Kenneth Silverman. The voice of a French general who died in the shadow of the Napoleonic empire and that of one of the most famous and loudmouthed performers of the 19th century would, indeed, be hard to equal from research and gumption alone.

I know much more about a fascinating man and period than I did before, and I can easily say that my opinion of the surrounding times is this: Napoleon’s a little fucking bitch and a tool

[hayatheauthor]

Ink And Venom: A Writer’s Guide To Poisonous Prose

Within the realm of storytelling, poison holds a certain allure—a dark, mysterious substance that can both captivate and terrify readers. In this guide, I will delve into the world of writing with poison, exploring its various facets, techniques, and implications. Whether you seek to add a touch of danger, heighten suspense, or create memorable villains, this guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to master the art of poisonous prose.

When to Use Poison in Your Story

When should you use poison in your story? Poison can be a powerful tool for creating suspense and intrigue. By introducing poison into your narrative, you can build tension and keep readers on the edge of their seats. Consider incorporating poison in the following situations:

A Murder Mystery: Poison adds an element of mystery, as the true cause of death may not be immediately apparent. It allows you to create a web of suspects, each with their own motives and opportunities.

Political Intrigue: Poison has a rich history in political assassinations and power struggles. It can heighten the stakes and create an atmosphere of paranoia and treachery.

Betrayal and Revenge: Poison can be a weapon of choice for characters seeking revenge or harboring deep-seated grudges. It symbolizes a hidden threat, striking when least expected.

Psychological Thrillers: Poison can serve as a metaphorical representation of internal conflicts or toxic relationships, adding psychological depth to your characters and their journeys.

By strategically incorporating poison into your story, you can create unforgettable moments that will keep your readers engaged and guessing.

Types of Poisons for Writers to Consider

As a writer, it's important to familiarize yourself with the various types of poisons available to your storytelling arsenal. Here are some common types of poisons to consider when crafting your narrative:

Plant-Based Poisons: Derived from various plants, these poisons can range from deadly nightshade (belladonna) to oleander. Research the properties and effects of different botanical poisons to create realistic and intriguing scenarios. In Agatha Christie's "Five Little Pigs," the deadly poison coniine from hemlock plays a crucial role in the murder mystery.

Toxic Metals: Poisons such as arsenic, mercury, and lead fall under this category. Their presence in the story can be subtle or overt, depending on the desired effect. These poisons often have accumulative effects, making them useful for long-term poisoning plots. In Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo," the antagonist, Fernand Mondego, uses a slow-acting poison containing arsenic to bring about the demise of his enemies.

Chemical Compounds: This broad category encompasses a wide range of synthetic poisons, including cyanide, ricin, and strychnine. These substances can be potent, swift-acting, and offer opportunities for creative storytelling twists. In Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot," a poisoned powder containing the deadly plant toxin ricin plays a central role in Sherlock Holmes' investigation.

Venomous Creatures: Poisons derived from venomous creatures such as snakes, spiders, or exotic marine life introduce an element of danger and natural lethality into your narrative. Understanding the effects and characteristics of different venoms adds authenticity to your writing. In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the venom of a basilisk becomes a crucial ingredient in creating antidotes and battling the Dark Arts.

Remember to research each poison thoroughly, ensuring accuracy in both their effects and potential antidotes, as this will lend credibility to your storytelling.

Common Side Effects and Symptoms of Poison

When writing about poison, it's important to understand the common side effects and symptoms associated with different toxins. This knowledge will help you craft realistic and believable scenarios. Here are some common side effects and symptoms of poisoning to consider:

Gastrointestinal Distress: Many poisons, especially those ingested orally, initially affect the digestive system. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and cramping.

Neurological Effects: Certain poisons can target the central nervous system, leading to a range of neurological symptoms. These may include dizziness, confusion, seizures, tremors, paralysis, or even loss of consciousness.

Cardiovascular Effects: Some poisons interfere with the heart and circulatory system, causing abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), increased or decreased heart rate, high blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Respiratory Distress: Certain poisons can affect breathing and lung function. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing.

Organ Damage: Prolonged exposure to certain toxins can cause damage to specific organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs. This damage may manifest as organ failure, jaundice, or difficulty with normal bodily functions.

Skin and Eye Effects: Some poisons can have immediate effects on the skin or eyes upon contact. This may include irritation, redness, blistering, or even vision impairment.

Remember that the severity and timeline of symptoms can vary depending on the poison, dose, and individual characteristics. Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and realism in portraying the effects of poisoning in your writing.

Famous Poisons Through the Ages and How They Work

Throughout history, numerous poisons have gained infamy for their use in real-life incidents and their portrayal in literature. Understanding the famous poisons of the past can provide inspiration and context for your writing. Here are some notable examples:

Socrates' Hemlock: Hemlock, derived from the plant Conium maculatum, was famously used to execute the Greek philosopher Socrates. It acts as a neurotoxin, paralyzing the central nervous system and causing respiratory failure.

Arsenic: Arsenic, a toxic metalloid, has a dark history and was commonly used in poisoning cases. It was virtually tasteless and odourless, making it a popular choice for covert murders. Arsenic interferes with cellular respiration, leading to organ failure.

Curare: Curare is a plant-based poison used by indigenous peoples of South America for hunting. It works by blocking neuromuscular transmission, leading to muscle paralysis and respiratory arrest.

Cyanide: Cyanide compounds, such as potassium cyanide, are highly lethal and act rapidly. They disrupt cellular respiration by binding to enzymes crucial for energy production, causing cells to suffocate.

Ricin: Ricin is a potent toxin derived from castor beans. It inhibits protein synthesis within cells, leading to organ failure. It gained notoriety due to its use in real-life assassination attempts and its portrayal in literature.

Tetrodotoxin: Tetrodotoxin is a deadly poison found in certain marine creatures, such as pufferfish. It blocks sodium channels in nerve cells, leading to paralysis, respiratory failure, and potentially death.

By researching and understanding the mechanisms of these famous poisons, you can add authenticity and depth to your storytelling. Remember to weave their effects and characteristics into your narrative in a plausible and engaging manner.

How to Kill a Character with Poison

When it comes to killing a character with poison, careful planning and attention to detail are crucial. Here are some key considerations for crafting the perfect crime:

Motivation and Intent: Establish a compelling motive for the character administering the poison. This could be driven by revenge, jealousy, power, or other deep-seated emotions. The intent behind the act will shape the overall narrative and character development.

Research and Accuracy: Thoroughly research the chosen poison to understand its properties, effects, and dosages. Accuracy is essential for maintaining reader engagement and suspension of disbelief. Ensure that the chosen poison aligns with the character's access and knowledge.

Method of Administration: Determine how the poison will be administered. Common methods include lacing food or drink, injecting a solution, applying a poisonous substance to an object, or even using a poisoned weapon. Consider the character's opportunities, resources, and the desired level of subtlety or overt confrontation.

Timing and Dose: Consider the timing and dose of the poison. A well-timed dose can create suspense and unexpected twists. The dose should be lethal but plausible, taking into account factors such as body weight, individual tolerance, and potential mitigating factors (e.g., antidotes).

Covering Tracks: Craft a plan to cover the tracks of the poisoner. This may involve creating alibis, tampering with evidence, or diverting suspicion toward other characters. A well-executed cover-up adds layers of complexity and intrigue to the narrative.

Consequences and Repercussions: Explore the aftermath of the poisoning. How does the death impact other characters and the overall plot? Consider the emotional and psychological toll on those involved, as well as potential investigations or consequences faced by the poisoner.

Remember that portraying a realistic poisoning scenario requires a delicate balance between creativity and accuracy. Strive to captivate readers while maintaining plausibility within the world you have crafted.

Considering the Implications of Writing with Poison

While writing with poison can add intrigue and suspense to your story, it's essential to consider the ethical implications involved. Here are some key points to ponder:

Responsible Storytelling: As a writer, you have a responsibility to handle sensitive topics with care. Poisoning, especially when depicted in a realistic and detailed manner, can be distressing for some readers. Consider the potential impact on your audience and approach the subject matter responsibly.

Glorification vs. Realism: Strike a balance between creating an engaging narrative and avoiding the glorification of harmful acts. Portray the consequences and repercussions of poisonings to illustrate the gravity of such actions. Show the emotional toll on characters and explore the moral dilemmas they face.

Reader Sensibilities: Readers have varying thresholds for violence, graphic content, and triggering material. Be mindful of potential triggers related to poisoning, such as discussions of self-harm, suicide, or traumatic experiences. Offer appropriate content warnings or handle such themes with sensitivity.

Research and Accuracy: Thorough research is essential for accurate portrayal. Misinformation or sensationalized descriptions can perpetuate myths or misconceptions about poisons. Ensure that your writing is grounded in scientific understanding and consult reputable sources.

Character Empathy: Develop well-rounded characters with motivations that extend beyond their use of poison. By humanizing them and exploring their complexities, readers can empathize with their struggles, even if they engage in morally objectionable acts.

Raising Awareness and Education: Take the opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of real-life poisonings. Provide information on prevention, identification, and response to actual poisoning incidents. Offer resources or references for readers seeking more information.

By navigating the ethical dimensions of writing with poison, you can create a compelling narrative while remaining sensitive to your readership and the broader impact of your work.

End Note 

From understanding when to use poison in your story to explore the various types of poisons and their effects, you now possess the knowledge to craft gripping tales of intrigue and suspense. 

(Note: This blog post is intended for informational purposes only and does not promote or condone harmful actions. Always prioritize the well-being and safety of others in your writing and real-life endeavours.)

I hope this blog on a writer’s guide to poisonous prose will help you in your writing journey. Be sure to comment any tips of your own to help your fellow authors prosper, and follow my blog for new blog updates every Monday and Thursday.  

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[mzannthropy]

So it's still a while till The Count of Monte Cristo limited series will se the light of day, but in the meantime, is there a reason for optimism for a Sam Claflin fan? This Sam Claflin fan, at least.

Regardless of the choices the adaptation will make, one thing sure is that Sam will give a flawless performance as the titular character, and any disguises that this will include. I think abbe Busoni and the English lord should appear at least (the French film had them). It'll be a good microcosm of his range. He has a good arc: from a young naive idealistic sailor to a broken down prisoner at Chateau D'If to a man obsessed with revenge to a man who makes amends and finds peace, it will be a delight!

It's Sam once again playing a character completely different from any other one he has played so far. And you know what, this is the one that I will finally be able to say will be my blorbo. (I rarely use that term, in fact I don't think I used it ever, but it applies now.) I've not really had a chance to have that with Sam. I like so many of his performances, but I've not had a fave character that got as close to my heart as Edmond.

I'm really hoping, after everything that went on around Daisy Jones and the Six, that this limited series based on a book will have a more mature fandom, not so rabidly focused on romance and shipping. *Crossing my fingers so hard they hurt, please please please please please, universe, don't let Edmond x Mercedes shippers take over everything, please please please please please* (FWIW I don't think Edmond x Mercedes shippers are that crazy, but you never know what kind of stupid a new TV show might bring.) If it should happen that Tumblr discovers this show, I'm hoping that they will go for: 1. Maximilian x Valentine, the Romeo & Juliet star-crossed lovers, 2. Eugenie x Louise, the lesbians (I mean, canon HEA lesbians in period drama?) 3. the gay shipping. Albert x Franz, Albert x Edmond or even Franz x Edmond, or Edmond x any of the three antagonists. This is probably the best bet, tbh. While it may get annoying if the tag will get overtaken by shippers, I know I will not be the only one who will be annoyed by that. As long as Sam's performance is not reduced to romance only, it'll be fine. Which brings me to...

Chemistry. Oh dear. Okay, so if that word will get a mention, I hope this will be about Sam having chemistry with any/all of his co-stars, not just Ana Girardot; after all, they don't have that many scenes together. If it's with Jeremy Irons I won't mind. As there is a lot going on in the story, the show will simply not have time to dedicate long scenes to Sam looking at a co-star.

And last but not least, as Sam is the only actor in leading role, everyone else being a supporting character, all the promo and everything that will come with the series will concentrate on him and him only. Nobody, nobody will hog the limelight from him!

Bonus: awards?

[oc-tournaments]

ROUND ONE - MATCH 5

LEAH GARMINEBHEL vs TRISTAN CASTELLANE

Leah Garminebhel: @literatureinducedexhaustion

Tristan Castellane: @the-demoness-next-door

VOTE BASED ON THE INFORMATION BELOW CUT!!

Propoganda Content Warnings: Apocalypse, eldritch horrors, neglect, timeline fuckery for LEAH. Physical torture for TRISTAN.

LEAH GARMINEBHEL:

PROPAGANDA: Leah's status as the universe's favourite pain sponge starts with them generally being a nervous wreck when nothing interesting is happening. Their current state, by contrast, is being one of a handful of humans left alive on Earth after 2 separate apocalypses, and, at present, is the only person capable of saving the world, TWICE OVER. They've watched the place they call home be destroyed at least thrice by this point, counting their mother's house, their original base, and their temporary refuge (and there's probably more coming if the canon I'm basing this off of is any indication). They have 3 anxiety disorders for good reason. Their arc includes having to:

- watch the world be engulfed in flames

- fight dragons, skeletons, witches, and other mythological creatures with no magic training

- survive the Count of Monte Cristo dragging them into a mind dungeon

- put up with Thomas Edison at close range

- fight the King of Demons with their bare hands

- survive a reenactment of the Salem Witch Trials but with eldritch horrors

- see a lot a lot of corpses

- parent their younger siblings through a good portion of life, including apocalypse number 1

- watch an alien invasion destroy their home and all life as we know it

- watch their siblings get themselves kidnapped to protect Leah when apocalypse number 2 began

- listen to their parents scream at each other for seventeen hours as a result of said kidnapping, while trapped in a vessel barely larger than a Winnebago

- endure rampant power abuse from their boss

- be isolated from their support system for months due to not having enough magic to keep them all corporeal at once

- destroy 7+ alternate timelines for a chance of bringing their home back

- do all this through some of the worst autistic burnout known to science

- work through deep-rooted self-hatred that was in their brain BEFORE ANY OF THE ABOVE HAPPENED

Leah can no longer function in society. They have no idea what their life will look like after the world is saved. help.

THEME SONG:

TRISTAN CASTELLANE:

PROPAGANDA: okay so this blue eyed bitch boy (he's a sweetie ignore me) is LITERALLY a god's punching bag. spent almost seven thousand years being exactly that bc the god of hatred + hope wanted to prove a point to his enemies. to be clear tristan is just A Guy. normal guy you would find on the street. nothing special about him. apart from the fact hes very pretty if thats ur thing. and he spent. seven thousand years enduring nothing short of Actual Torture every cpl days. and now he's got real severe trauma bcos of it bc... how could he not. like cmon he's LITERALLY a god's punching bag what more can i say. also he's a demipan demiboy so we love a queer king

side note the image i'm submitting him with is by parziivale (same username on all platforms)

THEME SONG:

[myfriendtheurbanlegend]

I've only watched the Jim Caviezel one but I love it to bits, despite its variation from the novel. I don't think it's fair to expect any two-hour film adaption to adhere to that monster of a novel, with all its intricacies and side characters. I'd love to see a miniseries of it, like the Shogun adaption that's now on FX.

I find that movie very earnest and entertaining, keeping up with the themes of the book in a much more condensed way. "God will give me justice" is a banger line and Edmond's speech to Albert about the storm is also really well done. I only wish they could have brought the vampire imagery of the book in it somehow, that would have been cool.

I love the Count of Monte Cristo. I love the novel and I love the movie adaptations. The first one I watched was the one with Richard Chamberlain. And I adore the one with Jim Caviezel.

I usually am the person who says "the novel is better", but in this case the novel is just different. The novel follows a different character arc that yes, it's based in revenge but there is a lot more history and historical figures to be used by Dantes.

The idea that Albert is Edmond's son is modern, and could not be part in the novel. Mercedes is not the only woman Edmond loves, and that's alright, the affair is organic, it's healing. But when it comes to the movies, where the audience has two hours and ten minutes to become part of the story, I enjoy the fact Haydée is either used as a tool of revenge or is not there at all.

[dgrailwar]

Round 10, Day 4 - Team Avenger

A low rumble, like the firing of a cannon, rang out over the digital space. Once, and then twice. It reverberated, resonating in the souls of the Heroic Spirits present.

"...More than just Gunner 'perished', then?"

"I should provide congratulations. You provided good orders, Masters. That Gunner was formidable. And you're inching ever-closer to this war's truth."

Team Avenger was rewarded a Command Spell for defeating another Servant!

SERVANT DETAILS:

HP: 2/3

Avenger has a +3% boost to his skills as long as he's wounded!

Avenger has a permanent +2% boost against Alter-Ego thanks to his Class Trait!

Team Avenger has all 3 Command Spells remaining, plus an extra!

Determination of Steel (EX Rank) - If Avenger is about to take a fatal wound, if there's at least a 3% difference in their score and the victor above him, he may avoid damage. When facing a single-target (1-on-1), he will gain a +3% boost.

Monte Cristo Mythologie: The King of the Cavern (C Rank) - When battling enemies, his flames are like a poison. He reduces demerits against him by 3%, and when he is victorious against another, he inflicts a -2% demerit for their next round. This demerit increases by 2% by every 10% difference in scores.

Wisdom of Predicament (A Rank) - When engaged in a Free-for-All, gain a +3% boost. Additionally, if Avenger earns last place, both the victor and the 2nd place Servant gain a -2% demerit, rather than simply the 2nd place Servant.

Due to observing Alter-Ego's technique, he gains a +2% bonus against her!

NOBLE PHANTASM: Enfer Château d'If (A Rank)

A high-speed Noble Phantasm that inflicts 2 ‘wounds’ rather than 1. If this Noble Phantasm is triggered during a one-on-one battle, then he gains a +20% boost. If it is triggered in a Free-for-All, the boost increases to +30%. Demerits lose any and all effectiveness against him for the duration of the round.

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Class-Traits:

AVENGER-CLASS Servants are vengeful by nature. The first time they are defeated by a Servant, they gain an automatic +2% bonus against that specific Servant, without needing to study them (but can in order to increase the bonus). They gain a permanent +3% bonus per wound they attain that will remain if the wound remains, but will disappear if the wound is healed.

[valhikes]

Tonopah Field Office BLM, Nevada

More of the grandeur of erosive forces in the Monte Cristo Range, but this time with sunlight!

[familyabolisher]

2022 reading list >:)

fiction:

charlotte brontë, jane eyre

n.k. jemisin, the stone sky

victor hugo, les misérables

susanna clarke, piranesi

james baldwin, giovanni's room

tamsyn muir, gideon the ninth

tamsyn muir, harrow the ninth

emily brontë, wuthering heights

ursula k le guin, the left hand of darkness

oscar wilde, the picture of dorian gray

isaac fellman, dead collections

joan lindsay, picnic at hanging rock

shirley jackson, dark tales

gretchen felker-martin, manhunt

herman melville, moby dick

octavia butler, parable of the sower

shola von reinhold, lote

larissa lai, the tiger flu

alison rumfitt, tell me i'm worthless

julia armfield, our wives under the sea

shirley jackson, the haunting of hill house

miguel de cervantes, don quixote

toni morrison, the bluest eye

isaac babel, odessa stories

alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo

daphne du maurier, rebecca

clark ashton smith, the dark eidolon and other fantasies

rivers solomon, the deep

akwaeke emezi, freshwater

e.m. forster, a room with a view

vladimir nabokov, lolita

ayse papatya bucak, the trojan war museum and other stories

sheridan le fanu, carmilla

e.m. forster, maurice

tamsyn muir, nona the ninth

vladimir nabokov, pale fire

shirley jackson, we have always lived in the castle

jorge luis borges, fictions

henry james, the turn of the screw

tamsyn muir, undercover

ling ma, severance

orhan pamuk, the museum of innocence

shirley jackson, hangsaman

nonfiction:

vijay prashad, no free left: the futures of indian communism

eduardo galeano, open veins of latin america

hakim adi, pan-africanism: a history

paulo freire, pedagogy of the oppressed

a rainbow thread: an anthology of queer jewish texts ed. noam sienna

kwame nkrumah, africa must unite

vijay prashad, red star over the third world

norm finkelstein, the holocaust industry

robin wall kimmerer, braiding sweetgrass

vladimir lenin, the state and revolution

saidiya hartman, wayward lives, beautiful experiments

john aberth, from the brink of the apocalypse

erik butler, metamorphoses of the vampire in literature and film

amin maalouf, the crusades through arab eyes

anandi ramamurthy, black star: britain's asian youth movements

christopher chitty, sexual hegemony

shakespearean gothic, ed. christy desmet and anne williams

cervantes' don quixote: a casebook, ed. roberto gonzález echevarria

edward said, culture and imperialism

emily hobson, lavender and red: liberation and solidarity in the gay and lesbian left

audre lorde, zami: a new spelling of my name

ghassan kanafani, on zionist literature

afsaneh najmabadi, women with moustaches and men without beards: gender and sexual anxieties of iranian modernity

jamie berrout, essays against publishing

beverley bryan, stella dadzie, suzanne scafe, heart of the race: black women's lives in britain

jamaica kincaid, a small place

friedrich engels, socialism: utopian and scientific

poetry:

trish salah, lyric sexology

melissa range, scriptorium

wendy trevino, cruel fiction

june jordan, selected poems

[higgidigs]

Happy VCE @46-reasonable-hamsters

Fic bellow and also on Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/53797081 title: A Teacher's Unexpected Revelation Summary: Mr. Lancer knew that this time he was going to have to call home, Danny had been missing class too often for him to be able to just excuse. But maybe it turns out that there's a good reason for all of his absences.

I really hope you enjoy your @valentines-core-exchange gift

William Lancer stood in front of the mirror in the teacher’s room trying his best to look put together. The radio in the teacher’s lounge was broadcasting another story about a ghost fight across town, noticing that it sounded more violent than normal. Selfishly he was grateful that for once it had happened far from the school and that the students would be safe, and that they would actually get to have a normal class. He felt that they had far too many interruptions from the constant ghost fights, and all of his students were being negatively affected by it, and that a number of students behaviour had completely changed when the ghost attacks had become more frequent.

William walked into his classroom taking his seat at his desk pulling out his notes for today’s class, as student’s started to file into the room in the time between bells. Most of the class had arrived and were talking with their friends when the bell went off. “Alright everyone settle down.” William said looking across the room, marking off his attendance while the class found their seats. He marked down that Daniel Fenton was late once again. He left the spot next to his name, knowing that Daniel had a habit of running into class late. He knew that this time he would would have to call home this time after so many consecutive absences and tardies. He wasn’t looking forward to it, anytime the Fenton parents. He was sure that they did actually care about their kids, but their way of showing it had always seemed particularly dramatic, and prone to collateral damage.

William worked through his lecture trying to push the students into paying attention, pointedly calling on some of the students who appeared to be attempting to sleep through class. When the bell rang at the end of the class, that Mr. Fenton had still not arrived, and that his friends seemed to be whispering to each other also looking towards Mr. Fenton’s desk as they packed up their belongings before leaving the room. William sighed softly, if his friends didn’t know why he wasn’t around then it likely wasn’t going to be for any simple reason. The rest of his classes were uneventful, there was the normal teenage drama that came with working in a high school, but it was all familiar to him after years of teaching, instead of the unique brand of crazy that came with working in Amity.

At the end of the day after almost all of the students had left the school, his day was finally over, and he could finally go home and relax, as soon as he dropped off his attendance at the office. Walking past the janitor closet, William could hear someone on the other side. Knowing that at this time of day the janitors would have gone come, he assumed that he was about to be breaking up a make-out session as he opened the door. “The Count of Monte Cristo” William exclaimed, on the other side of the door was Daniel Fenton was leaning against the shelves, eyes glazed over a large scratch down his cheek, blood dripping down onto his shirt.

Danny suddenly sat up stiffly blinking before attempting to sound casual “Oh. Mr. Lancer, I wasn’t expecting to see you in here.” He said slowly stepping away from the wall the blood dripping down his face, but his shirt looked bloodier than would be explained by just that one injury.

William took a few steps closer “Are you okay what happened? How did you get in here?” he said concerned that Danny didn’t seem to be trying to do anything to hide the bleeding, as if he didn’t even realize just how much blood there was.

Danny shifted “Oh, it’s nothing, I just got hurt and was looking for a place to hide out, must have fallen asleep.” he said watching Mr. Lancer imploringly as if he was desperate to be believed.

“I should take you to the hospital.” Mr. Lancer said, “And we can call your parents to let them know that you’re alright, so they don’t worry.”

“No! Don’t” Danny interrupted eyes looking crazed taking a step back stumbling back into the wall knocking over a broom. He hissed softly and bit down on his lip trying to hide the pain. “I’m fine.”

“Mr. Fenton, don’t take me for an idiot I can tell that you’re not fine.” William said shaking his head pulling out his phone, a little bit worried about who could have done this to him. “I have to call your parents”

“Please don’t call anyone, I’m fine, nobody needs to know.” Danny said sounding desperate.

That response had alarm bells ringing in William’s head. He knew that he didn’t like having to deal with the Fentons. That they had a reputation for being eccentric, and overly enthusiastic about chasing after ghosts, but he had never thought that they might do anything to make either of children react like that. He knew that their actions had often embarrassed the two teens, but they had also seemed to deeply care about and want to protect them. But then again how people acted in public never guaranteed how they acted in private. The Fenton parents had built a strong reputation for themselves as eccentrics, who deeply cared for each other and their kids, but thinking about it how well did anyone in town actually know them. He couldn’t think of anyone in town who would actually describe themselves as friends with them, or who he would actually believe truly knew what went on in that house.

Danny had been coming to class with minor injuries often enough that William had stopped noting it. He had thought that it was just bad luck getting caught up in ghost attacks, combined with the fact that he had been a target of bullying. William knew that he could have done more to protect him. But the school had needed the football team and the associated funding that having a successful sports team gave them. He could even justify his choices to himself he had seen before when a teacher tried to step in and it would backfire, and the bullying would be intensified, often taken out of public view, at least in the open William thought he knew could keep an eye on how bad it was. But if this wasn’t the first time that Danny had been hurt like this, he wasn’t sure how much else he could have missed.

It had been a long time since William had had to face a possible abuse situation, and all he could think is how little the training he had gotten, had actually prepared him for this, being faced with the beaten and bloodied form of one of his students. He had gotten used to the injuries that had become common from the ghost attacks, but that was kids being hurt by what felt like a force of nature, this was a kid possibly being hurt by his parents.

“If you’re just going to stand there, I could probably use some help with this he said gesturing to his cut.” Danny said clearing his throat shifting his weight between his feet looking uncomfortable. “It’s just a bit hard to get a good view of it”

William swallowed thickly “That’s a bit beyond my normal first aid skills.” he said slowly putting his phone away, deciding that for now he would focus on immediately helping the boy in front of him, and start filing all the paperwork when he got home.

“It’s okay, I can walk you through it, I’ve done that before.” Danny said with a shrug.

William took a deep breath, hating the thought that Danny would have had to become proficient at walking someone through taking care of his injuries, wondering just how long had this been going on that he’d missed. “Alright” he said regretting not calling an ambulance.

“I have a full first aid kid in my locker.” Danny said.

“Why do you have a full first aid kit?” William asked a little bit surprised, having expected to have to go to the nurse’s office.

“For situations like this, it’s easier, and a lot fewer questions.” Danny said with a shrug.

William sighed softly thinking about what that implied about Danny’s expectations of what he would need to have access of while at school. He carefully helped him to Danny’s locker, watching as he opened it looking to take a look at what he was keeping in there. He saw what looked like a silver thermos, that had reminded him a little bit of one of the weapons he had seen Phantom use, as Danny pulled out what looked like a battered well used first aid kid, with worrying red and green stains on it.

William straightened up taking a deep breath, “Alright let me get a closer look.” he said gently reaching out noticing just how gruesome the wound was, noticing that it was deeper than it looked, trying to push aside his instinctual reaction as he gently tried to clean Danny’s wound with the antiseptic from the first aid kit. Danny stood there barely reacting, making William feel horrible, just how used to pain Danny had to be that he didn’t react to the pain. After wiping away the blood Lancer looked back into the first aid kit, trying to figure out what he would need to use to close the wound.

“I just need a band-aid” Danny said quickly. William looked a little bit skeptical, it differently looked worse than what a band-aid could deal with, but decided not to argue with it.

“And are there any others?” William asked giving Danny the chance to tell him for himself, when Danny looked like he was going to deny it, “I could see the way you’re holding yourself, don’t try to hide it.”

Danny flushed slightly moving to pull off his shirt, which Lancer noticed along with the bloodstains he had noticed it was also stained with green, just like the first aid kit had been, maybe the Fenton parents had dragged their son into being more involved with ghost hunting than he had realized. It would still be a situation that Danny should be removed and kept safe from but, it was better than the thought that it could be his parents hurting him directly. But those hopes were dashed when he saw Danny’s body. He was covered in scars, of varying ages, proving that this wasn’t just one bad injury that this had to be normal for him. But then he noticed the fresh slash along his side, remembering how negatively he had reacted the first time at the suggestion of the hospital William knew that he would have to be careful. “This looks like it would need stitches.” he said hoping that Danny would agree, and they could make sure that he was somewhere safe tonight.

“Yeah I know.” Danny said nonchalantly, as if getting injured bad enough to need stitches was to be expected.

“And you’re still comfortable with me doing them?” William asked carefully.

“Considering my choices right now seem to between that and the hospital, I’m going to pick you. Don’t need more people asking questions about this.” Danny grumbled.

William frowned slightly, he knew that he didn’t have a choice about not involving anyone when he knew that one of his students was being hurt, but at least for now he could help his student, make sure that he felt safe, and that he wasn’t going to get an infection. “Alright” he said as he started to clean the wound, noticing, that there was something off about it, beyond the fact that there shouldn’t be an injury like that on one of his student's. At first he wondered if he was wrong about just how fresh the wound was, maybe infection had already started to set in, but the longer that he looked at it he started realizing that the deepest part of the wounds, it looked like there was something neon holding parts of his flesh together. Then it all clicked together in William’s mind, this was something that he was familiar with, this was something that anyone in Amity would recognize, just not normally from inside someone.

William pulled his hands back trying to make sense of things, “What happened” he asked not sure how to ask how he had gotten ectoplasm so deep into his wound, without it filling the entire wound.

Danny frowned slightly “What do you mean, I just got hurt, if you’re not going to I can just stitch myself up.” he said.

“You have ectoplasm in your body.” William said pointedly he knew that ectoplasm didn’t belong in the human body.

That seemed to wake Danny up and he started slowly backing up looking like he was going to run “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” he said obviously lying.

William took a deep breath “I wasn’t done come back, and I’ll finish stitching you up.” that this wasn’t just him having been caught in the splash zone of a ghost fight. This was something more, giving a different colour to his refusal to visit a hospital or letting his parents know.

“You’re not going to tell them?” Danny asked voice small.

“Teachers are not required to share information about their student’s identities with their parents.” William said, knowing that normally meant not sharing if a student was dating somebody of the same gender, or if they had been going by a different name at school and not something like this, not that he was even really sure what this was at this point.

Danny’s eyes shone with relief “Thank you” he breathed out as if he couldn’t believe that something like that could be possible.

William carefully went back to cleaning Danny’s wound watching as Danny seemed to relax even more as he did. He paused once the wound was clean staring at the first aid kid, pausing looking over it.

“You going to get to the stitches?” Danny asked sounding more confident than he normally did when talking with adults, making him wonder just how much how Danny acted at school was an act to hide whatever secret that he thought William had discovered. “I can do it at this point if you’re not comfortable it’s not that hard to reach.”

“Moby Dick, Mr. Fenton, that’s not what I meant.” William said thinking there was something familiar about the way that Danny was acting.

Danny shrugged “It’s fine.” he said pulling out some of the Fenton Fishing Line threading it through a needle.

William frowned “You should be using actual sutures, not fishing wire.” he said looking appalled “Is this how you normally deal with your injuries?” he asked wondering if that was why some of the scars looked so bad.

“Yeah well if I don’t use something like this then they’ll end up just falling out when I phase through something, never got the hang of having them go intangible at the right moment.” Danny said with a shrug.

William just looked at him for a moment trying to figure out what Danny could have meant by that, before Danny broke out laughing. “Man, you know I never thought about what it would be like to actually talk to an adult about this kind of thing, and not need to worry about them deciding to try to tear me apart ‘molecule by molecule’ “ he said in a voice mocking what his parents often shouted after Phantom, “or if you’re going to try to find some other weird experiments to try to do on me. It actually feels really nice.”

“Yes well I always say if student's have something they need to talk to me about they can.” William said automatically before his brain finally caught up with what exactly Danny had said “You’re actually Phantom.” he said the realization crashing over him in waves, that’s where he recognized the way Danny was speaking from, it was the way Phantom talked when he bantered with the ghosts.

Danny frowned looking at him a sudden wave of horror crossing over his face, “You didn’t realize?” he said “But the stuff you said about keeping my identity a secret, what other identity were you talking about?” he asked.

William stared at him swallowing back an actual curse word, “Fu.. Fahrenheit 451, I don’t think I understood exactingly, how accurate the concept of it being a separate identity was.” This was horrifying, he had known that Phantom had looked like a teenager, one the age of his students, but he had assumed that was just an appearance, not a reality. This meant that Phantom actually was a teenager, that the ghost hero who got into the violent fights to take out the ghosts that attacked the town, the ghosts that were too strong for even the professional ghost hunters to get rid of was actually a teenager. Then he realized what that actually meant about Danny, it meant that Daniel Fenton was a ghost. Ghosts weren’t alive, one of his students had died and he didn’t even realize.

He thought back to when the ghosts had first shown up, it had been early in the school year, and it seemed like Phantom had been there from the beginning. How long had Danny been Phantom, did William ever actually teach Danny while he was alive, or had he already been dead when he first sat down in his classroom.

Danny flinched back looking panicked.

“I still won’t tell anyone.” William said gently, this time meaning it, who could he tell, this was no longer something that he could report through the normal channels. No matter how much he wished that reporting this like a normal case of abuse would still help Danny, he knew that all it would be doing would be tossing him from the frying pan into to the fire. The situation he was in fighting ghosts was bad, but letting the government discover the truth about Phantom, would just leave Danny in more danger, and he wasn’t sure how the Fenton parents finding out would go. He had been so sure that they loved their kids, but even before knowing the truth he had been concerned that their hatred of ghosts, would overshadow their love of their kids, and he didn’t think that he was ready to be the one to put that to the test, without guaranteeing that Danny had a legal safe place to go if it went poorly.

Danny looked thankful “Thanks”

William nodded “I should probably update today’s attendance for you to being an excused absence” he said with a sigh.

Danny frowned slightly “Wait you’d do something like that?”

“Now I know where you are, and you, have had enough absences that it now means if they’re not otherwise explained we have to contact your parents. “William explained. “I’d imagine that right now you’d wish to avoid that.”

Danny looked up at him surprised “You’d do something like that for me?” he asked.

“Now this isn’t a pass on you being allowed to just skip class when you want. But for today, I’m not going to call your parents. But we will need to have a discussion about how to handling this in the long term.” William said, knowing that he couldn’t just continue letting one of his student's continually skip class and risk his life, but at the same time he knew how the town likely did need Phantom, or somebody to do more to take care of the ghosts. “Who else knows?”

Danny shifted slightly “My friends, and Jazz” he said trailing off for a moment as if debating saying something more “And the ghosts” he said rubbing the back of his neck.

William nodded stiffly, “So no other adults?” he asked, thinking about the responsibility of harbouring this secret, and the challenges and dangers that would lay ahead. “Alright, then we’ll manage this here for now but we need to address the long term issues, you can’t keep getting injured like this without proper medical attention.”

“you know why I can’t, you manged to figure it out, and you’re an English teacher, an actual doctor would figure it out way faster.” Danny pointed out.

William cringed slightly “Yes but you can’t continue to just ignore your injuries. Or your schoolwork, as much as you have been.” he said firmly. “We’ll figure this out, but we need to find a way to handle both parts of your identity, you’re still Daniel Fenton, and you can’t just ignore that to be Phantom.”

Danny shifted “I’m not trying to, just people need Phantom, they don’t need Fenton.” he said softly.

“That’s not true, both sides of you are important.” William said knowing that this was likely going to be a discussion that they would have to have many times before Danny would actually believe him. That his role had expanded beyond being responsible for Daniel’s academic success, but now he was also responsible for his secret and well-being. The scars that crisscrossed his body spoke to a story of battles fought and the challenges of leading a double life. He was determined that he would be there for both sides of Danny, the struggling student and the maligned hero.

[gaytobymeres]

I place less focus on how many books I read in a year and instead choose to focus on different aspects of reading. Like, am I making time to read everyday that I would otherwise spend scrolling on my phone? Or I set other 'challenges' etc so I may be like 'I will read a book by [specific author] this year' or a translated work or a book by an author from a country I've never read a book from. I don't really know what books I enjoy reading so I just try to read as wide a range as possible and try books that I previously wouldn't have read, and I've found some great books by doing that and being open to more stories. I love books that take me to places I'll probably never go or introduce me to experiences I can't have.

I know reading challenges in the traditional sense (e.g. 'I will read 50 books this year') can be very motivating for a lot of people but for me they just feel very constraining. I found when I did challenges like that, I'd deliberatly choose smaller or easier books, because why would you read the count of monte cristo (1200 pages) when you could read 4-6 books that are 200-300 pages long instead? Not all books are equal, and that's okay, some take much longer to read than others (even if they are the same length). And you definitely shouldn't feel bad if you've not finished a book this year, or if you read much more slowly than other people. Just do your own thing because at the end of the day it's you who is reading the book, not someone else and you're supposed to enjoy it :)

[galaxymagick]

[Exclusive] VIXX Leo [...] Focus on acting activities

n.news.naver.com

Leo (Jung Taekwoon, 34), a member of the group VIXX, starts a new home at Big Boss Entertainment.

On the 5th, a broadcasting official said, “Leo has signed an exclusive contract with Big Boss Entertainment.” The previous day, his exclusive contract with Jellyfish Entertainment, where he had worked for 11 years, expired, and he plans to engage in various acting activities, including musicals, at his new agency.

Leo debuted with VIXX through the single album ‘Superhero’ in 2012. The group continued its activities until recently, releasing the mini album ‘Continuum’ in November last year. They also have numerous hit songs such as ‘Shangrila, ‘Chained up’, ‘Love Equation’, and ‘I’m Ready to Get Hurt’. also continuing his solo activities and with VIXX's unit VIXX LR.

Since 2014, he has also appeared on musical stages. He performed in famous musicals such as ‘Monte Cristo’, ‘Mata Hari’, ‘Elizabeth’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Marie Antoinette’, and ‘West Side Story’. Starting on the 26th, he will appear in ‘The Great Comet’ held at the Universal Arts Center in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

He, who has established himself as a musical actor, is known to have joined hands with Big Boss Entertainment out of his desire to experience a wide range of acting. Big Boss Entertainment has a variety of actors including Moon Sook, Lee Jong-hyuk, Go Kyu-pil, and Lee Joo-seung. Musical actors such as Jeon Dong-seok and Jeong Wook-jin are also involved.

Even after changing agencies, group activities continue. Team-related activities are carried out in collaboration with Jellyfish Entertainment.

[단독] 빅스 레오, 고규필·이주승과 한솥밥…연기 활동 집중

그룹 빅스의 멤버 레오(정택운·34)가 빅보스엔터테인먼트에 새롭게 둥지를 튼다.

5일 한 방송관계자는 “레오가 빅보스엔터테인먼트와 전속계약을 체결했다”고 밝혔다. 전날 11년간 몸담았던 젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트와의 전속계약을 만료한 그는 새 소속사에서 뮤지컬 등 다양한 연기 활동을 펼칠 예정이다.

레오는 2012년 싱글 앨범 ‘슈퍼 히어로’를 통해 빅스로 데뷔했다. 지난해 11월 미니앨범 ‘컨티뉴엄’을 발매하며 최근까지 그룹 활동을 펼쳤다. ‘도원경’, ‘사슬’, ‘이별공식’, ‘다칠 준비가 돼 있어’ 등 수많은 히트곡도 보유하고 있다. 빅스 유닛인 빅스LR와 솔로 활동도 이어가고 있다.

2014년부터는 뮤지컬 무대에도 나서고 있다. ‘몬테크리스토’, ‘마타 하리’, ‘엘리자벳’, ‘프랑켄슈타인’, ‘마리 앙투아네트’, ‘웨스트 사이드 스토리’ 등 유명한 뮤지컬 공연을 두루 거쳤다. 26일부터는 서울 광진구 유니버설아트센터에서 열리는 ‘그레이트 코멧’에 출연한다.

뮤지컬 배우로 입지를 다져온 그는 폭넓은 연기를 경험하고 싶다는 의지에서 빅보스엔터테인먼트와 손잡은 것으로 알려졌다. 빅보스엔터테인먼트에는 문숙, 이종혁, 고규필, 이주승 등 다양한 배우들이 소속돼 있다. 전동석, 정욱진 등 뮤지컬 배우들도 몸담고 있다.

소속사를 옮긴 후에도 그룹 활동은 지속한다. 팀 관련 활동은 젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트와 함께 진행한다.

[finalghost]

— 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 , 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐧 ⁽ ᵗᵃˢᵏ ⁰⁰¹ ⁾

attention is flattering but when is enough ENOUGH ? eliza was growing tired of luke’s never ending advances — touching her when no one was looking , following her , & even asking her parents for their blessing . her wish for him to ‘disappear’ , along with other dark thoughts & secrets ( not just about luke ) , lived within the privacy of her diary . . . which vanished in monte cristo along with him .

eliza's diary contains 50+ entries that range from mindless rambling , short shower-thoughts , & lengthy reads on her so-called 'friends' . i am so so down to plot things that may be in her diary ( secrets or shade about other muses , etc. ) .

also , i wouldn't be opposed to someone in the group being in possession of it . or , perhaps it'll show up later in the story somewhere on the mountain .

𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟕𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     dearest  diary ,  i  have  a  feeling  this  semester  is  going  to  be ,  as  the  wise  sharpay  evans  once  said ,  FABULOUS .  cam  &  i  are  going  bar  hopping  tonight  to  kick  things  off .  i  don't  care  that  it's  supposed  to  be  30°  tonight ,  i'm  wearing  my  micro-mini  skirt  &  rene  caovilla's . 

𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏𝟐𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     i  must  be  dreaming .  or  .  .  .  nightmaring ,  i  mean ???  allow  me  to  set  the  scene :  the  theatre's  main  stage ,  ten  minutes  before  class  ends .  professor  riley  announces  this  semester's  show  —  ' fiddler  on  the  roof ' .  fiddler .  on  the  fucking .  roof .  how  about  i  TOSS  myself  OFF  the  roof .

𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     reeve  aziz .  capital  'E' ,  capital  'W' .  even  thinking  your  name  makes  me  sick .  i  hope  you  die  in  a  ditch .  i  hope  you  backflip  off  the  side  of  mount  rainier .  i  hope  a  stage  light  falls  &  crushes  you .  your  hand  is  so  far  up  professor  riley's  cunt  ( or  as  you  soooo  fondly  like  to  call  her :  meg's )  she  must  see  stars  .  .  .  rather  than  seeing  ME  —  the  brightest  star  of  all .  like ,  what's  your  damage ?  do  you  hate  me  because  i'm  BETTER  than  you ?  do i  intimidate  you ?  or  is  it  because  luke  gives  me  the  attention  that  you  want .  sorry ,  babe ,  but  i  don't  think  you're  his  type .  you're  just  a  bitter ,  bratty  bitch .  die  slowly .

𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . how do i trademark the color pink ?

𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟑𝐑𝐃 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     riddle  me  this :  what  does  a  'camliza  movie  night'  become  when  puppy-mutt  milo  invites  themself ,  and  then  flop-thomas  &  kody  show  up  halfway  through , too ?  it  becomes  a  horror  freak-fuck-fest .  pda  should  be  illegal ,  punishable  by  stoning .

𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟗𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     today  will  go  down  in  the  history  books  as  one  of  the  worst  days  ever .  cute-barista  totally  fumbled  my  coffee  order ,  my  cowlick  won't  lie  right ,  &  my  favorite  bottle  of  perfume  shattered .  somebody  sedate  me !

𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏𝟎𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . cute-barista made me the most delicious iced latte ever . all is right in the world again .

𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟏𝟒𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     you  date  a  guy  for  two  months  in  middle  school  and  he  treats  the  next  decade  &  a  half  like  some  tragic  love  story .  news  flash :  you're  no  romeo  —  you're  just  some  creep  who  happens  to  have  decent  genetics .  too  bad  that  'pristine  dna'  isn't  enough  to  make  up  for  a  half-formed  frontal  lobe .  seriously  .  .  .  if  luke  sinclair  doesn't  keel  over  &  die  soon ,  i'll  have  no  choice  but  to  take  matters  into  my  own  hands .

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟖𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . in my next life i wanna be reborn as a lipstick lesbian . then cam & i could run off into the sunset together ; no more gross guys with their cliche drama . just me , my bestie-bae , and an endless supply of frozen margaritas while we lounge on the coast of the isle of lesbos .

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟔𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . my hear me out's : brahms 'the boy' , simon chipmunk , hiccup , flik 'bug's life' , all the 'avatar' blue people , dipper pines , rumpelstiltskin 'ouat' , gnomeo , the scream mask , celia 'monsters inc' , willem dafoe , fix-it felix , thomas jefferson on the $10 bill , thomas ortesky .

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟖𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 .     on  top  of  the  pyramid  this  week  —  kingston ,  for   walking  me  home  after  the  frat's  train-wreck  of  a  party .  bottom  of  the  pyramid  —  reeve  &  milo .  reeve ,  for  ruining  said  party  by  trying  to  crowd-surf .  milo ,  for  dying  their  hair  pink  .  .  .  a  color  i  am  in  the  process  of  trademarking .  honorary  mention  to  kody ,  who  brought  shrooms  to  the  party .  not  that  i  took  any  ( gross ) ,  but  luke  was  so  high  ( unearthing  the  secrets  to  the  universe  through  the  cum  stains  covering  the  bathroom  tile )  he  stopped  playing  handsy  with  me .

𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟏𝐒𝐓 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . april fool's has been promoted to my top 3 holidays . amazing content today . i love to laugh .

𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟏𝟓𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . seriously , i'm sick of cam dragging milo everywhere like a dog on a leash . the guy was funny at first , and maybe i'd still think so if alllll their jokes weren't pulled from the same braindead gag-bag . maybe the two of us could even be friends . but , alas , anyone nipping at the heels of MY best friend is my enemy . camille is much too pretty & much too smart . . . maybe they keep getting back together with him because they're a masochist . like some kind of humiliation ritual .

𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟗𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . kody & thomas made prolonged eye-contact across the quad . . . i might do something drastic .

𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟑𝟎𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . should i be concerned ?? tommy didn't text me all day , and when he finally came over , bit my lip too hard . should i ignore him the next 3 days ?

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝐒𝐓 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . i wonder if he's thinking about me right now . probably not . well , maybe my boobs . a win is a win , i guess .

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝐒𝐓 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . i wish the word 'love' didn't feel so dirty on my tongue . i wanna say it — scream it . shower him in it . but i can't because i hate him too much . i hate the secrets , the sneaking . i hate holding my tongue around camille . i hate the way he looks at me when i brush too close in public . i hate that i know he wouldn't say it back . and still , he's all i think about . he's turned me into some kind of heart-eyed high school girl or obsessive , psycho stalker .

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝐍𝐃 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . okay . he brought me flowers . i feel better .

𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟕𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . i love my birthday , & i love how much everyone else loves my birthday . i am so loved . i am so happy . camille <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 surprise party planner extraordinaire !

𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟕𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . mother-dearest must think she's doing me a favor by playing matchmaker ( engaged by graduation ?? get fucking real , lady ) . but i'd rather star in an episode of 'dateline' than 'desperate housewives' . being stuck in a coma with my darkest nightmares playing on loop still sounds sweeter than the living nightmare of waking up next to luke each morning . H ! E ! L ! L ! N ! O ! at least if i were to kill him i could earn a feature on @mugshawtys .

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟑𝐑𝐃 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . earlier today , i watched kingston bend down to tie isla's shoe for her , then carry her books to tech . gonna beat the shit out of thomas tonight .

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟗𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . who the hell goes camping for fun ? i'm twenty-five & hot . i should be in the club .

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟏𝐓𝐇 , 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 . luke sinclair , i hate you .