#Rachel’s con adventures

[klaineccfanficlibrary]

Hey do you guys have any fics where Klaine are spies or like criminal master minds? Or separately maybe like a mafia story but where they BOTH come from mafia families? I don't know I'm in a bad ass klaine mood. Thanks!

Here's a list of various fics. ~Jen

Here is our mafia tag.

And of course this one!

A Mafia Romance by @yadivagirl [WIP]​

Blaine is the son of a powerful crime boss. He has no intentions of joining the family business, especially since he finally has a gorgeous boyfriend named Kurt, but everyone else has other ideas. When Kurt gets caught in the middle, Blaine’s true nature is unleashed. Like father, like son. Dark!Blaine. Features sex, violence, drug references, and heavy BDSM themes.

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An Unrefuseable Offer by Aki and Tenshi

Mafia AU. Blaine is a jaded crime lord interested in Kurt, a singer at a speakeasy. Kurt is desperate to take care of his ill father. Blaine makes Kurt an offer, trade himself for Blaine’s money and influence to get Burt the best medical care. And then there’s Sebastian, who runs a rival mob. Angst, drama, and a dark, kinda romantic story

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A Dangerous Game by dreamcatcher (darcangell23)

The year is 1924 and Blaine Anderson, son of the most notorious mafia boss in the east, has gone to his favorite speakeasy where he sees Kurt for the first time. It’s got to be love at first sight but falling for a mafia baby so a dangerous game to play. But is Kurt exactly who Blaine thinks he is? 

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Spy fic:

Trigger Warning by @inkystars (on tumblr)

Blaine Anderson is one of the top international spies in the world, but is very insistant upon keeping his husband, Kurt Hummel, in the dark about that matter. Which ends up being a bit of a problem when Kurt is kidnapped

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Criminal Klaine -

An Unwritten Life by GlassParade

An adaptation of the movie “The Brothers Bloom” – Blaine and Cooper are brothers and con artists, committing crimes worldwide with explosives expert Santana in tow. But Blaine wants out of the life, while Cooper wants to pull off one last con – and for his mark, he’s selected reclusive automotive heir Kurt Hummel. With Coop’s promise to finally let him go in hand, Blaine sets the hook and reels Kurt into a madcap global adventure in lies, violence, death…and love.

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An Honest Man by BlurglesmurfKlaine @jinglejavey

For nearly the past decade, Kurt Hummel and his best friend Rachel Berry have made their living swindling unsuspecting bachelors. Which proves to be pretty easy on his conscience, considering he doesn’t believe in love anymore. As they always say: “You can’t con an honest man... Good thing they don’t exist.” But their mark for their last con before they go their separate ways—Blaine Anderson—may just prove otherwise, and restore Kurt’s faith in love in the process.

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FBI/criminal:

Catch Me If You Can by @afterthenovels

In the end, catching Kurt Hummel is definitely not what Blaine expected.

Special Agent Blaine Anderson catches con-man and art thief extraordinaire Kurt Hummel twice, and on the second time they strike a deal. They’re supposed to just solve white collar crimes together, but they might even end up solving each other in the process.

A White Collar AU.

Note: There are 9 more stories in this verse HERE.

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In Spite of all the Darkness by wishesonfallenstars

When the bodies of teenage girls start appearing next to dumpsters over New York City, the NYPD calls in the FBI. Because Serial Killers are always stopped easier when there’s experienced back up on speed-dial, and with bodies starting to pile up, they need to move fast. (warnings inside)

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Hidden in the Deep by LauGS @heartsmadeofbooks

Kurt Hummel’s only concern was getting the perfect role in the perfect Broadway show. But when one night he witnesses a real nightmare, Kurt’s focus shifts from saving his career to saving something much more important: his own life.

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Mr Congeniality by ifinallyfoundsomeone

Miss. Congeniality!AU

Bomb threats are being sent to the newly made Mr. America pageant and FBI Agent Blaine Anderson has taken up the position of being an undercover agent to save the pageant. With some extreme grooming and guidance from his pageant consultant, Blaine infiltrates the world of Men’s pageants. Making some interesting friends, and maybe he even winning the heart of his slave driver pageant consultant, the gorgeous and fascinating, Kurt Hummel.

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[marcovaleyeah]

21.07.24

#Mira-Marathon | MCU

Film Name: Black Widow (2021); Production Studios: Marvel Studios; Director by: Cate Shortland; Screenwriter: Eric Pearson, Ned Benson, Jac Schaeffer; Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, Ray Winstone; Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure; Running Time: 2 hour 14 minutes;

"Black Widow" is a superhero film in which Scarlett Johansson plays Natasha Romanoff. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, she is forced to face her past and a dangerous conspiracy. Pros: Exciting and dynamic battle scenes, Interesting and unpredictable plot, Florence Pugh plays Elena Belova perfectly, Expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe with new characters, Impressive visual effects. Cons: Scarlett Johansson doesn't get much chance to shine, Leaving after Avengers: Endgame makes the movie less intriguing, The movie doesn't have a clear purpose in the context of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Overall, this is a dynamic and exciting film with an interesting plot and new characters, albeit without a clear goal.

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐

[queenlua]

fmk edgar setzer or locke

i think i know who this is ;P

...SURPRISINGLY complicated question though huh.

edgar, pros: is an engineer (complimentary). cons: is an engineer (derogatory). i guess i did irl marry an engineer so it can work but also christ alive engineers are such annoying shits, do i want to deal with that. hmmmm

setzer: pros and cons are one and the same: money, gambling. i AM the kind of bitch who loves the vegas though.

locke: ...okay i love locke but yeah he's gonna be the KILL among these. probably still can't get over Rachel, i admire his weasely fuckboiness from afar but not in a letting-him-actually-interfere-in-my-life capacity, etc

then we're gonna FUCK setzer b/c i'm pretty sure i can be charming and fun enough to leverage that into multiple subsequent Vegas adventures, and MARRY edgar because. engineer. my weak point! and our marital arguments will mostly consist of us arguing furiously about firmware (the one domain where our engineering expertises may overlap)

[filmmakerdreamst]

Peter Pan (2003) officially turns 20!

Peter Pan is a live-action fantasy adventure film directed by P.J.Hogan that reimagines the classic story of Peter and Wendy. The screenplay was written by P. J. Hogan and Michael Goldenberg and was released in cinemas in December 2003. The screenplay is based on the 1904 play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up and the classic novel Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie, which was originally published under the title Peter and Wendy.

The film tells the story of a young Edwardian girl, Wendy Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood) and her two younger brothers John and Michael. On the night she is told she must grow up, a wild, fairy-like boy called Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter) flies into her room with his high-maintenance fairy Tinkerbell. When he learns that she tells stories, he whisks Wendy and her two brothers away to a magical Island called Neverland — where you supposedly don’t “grow up” — so that she can mother his henchmen, the Lost Boys. There she fights pirates led by the evil Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs), meets mermaids, dances with fairies, falls in love and grows up...

I have strong family connections tied to Peter and Wendy and J.M.Barrie. My great, great uncle Nico was one of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies’ sons — who was adopted by the writer J.M.Barrie (on whom Peter Pan is based). Nico’s daughter Laura — my cousin — who I first met a few years ago, told me that she was flown to Australia for the filming of P.J. Hogan’s Peter Pan because she was J.M.Barrie’s goddaughter. She told me that she was thrilled with the cast, especially Jason Isaacs, who played Captain Hook and Mr Darling. She also mentioned that Jeremy Sumpter, who played Peter Pan, was a lovely boy. However, she said she was very surprised and sad that the film wasn’t a big success as she really liked what they did with the story. I have loved the fairytale of Peter Pan from a young age, and learning that I am literally part of the family that inspired the story was very exciting and I’ve only begun to internalise it more as I’ve grown older.

When I was in my mid-twenties, I was diagnosed with a high level of Autism. One of my main symptoms was labelled “ageless”, which in simple terms means that one half of me is still a child that I can’t mentally leave behind. I can’t do many things that most adults can do, such as pay bills, drive a car, look after my own well being etc. I flap my hands when I get excited. I bounce. I sometimes speak in a baby voice. I overcommit to things I enjoy. I admit that it was hard to come to terms with the diagnosis when I first received it. But over time, I’ve come to believe that the two can coexist in a healthy way. I believe that I am an adult who is able to develop and grow while still carrying the child within me, and that this is not seen as a bad thing. I think Peter and Wendy can be seen as a reflection of that.

I was first introduced to P.J. Hogan’s Peter Pan a few years after it was released (I was maybe nine or ten years old), and I absolutely loved it. It wasn’t only one of my favourite film adaptations, but one of my favourite movies of all time. What surprised me most about the film at that age was how dark and gruesome it was, and full of this underlying sexual tension that I hadn’t expected at all from Peter Pan. Even today, this film still has a special place in my heart. It is made with so much passion and love for the original text that I can automatically put myself back into the story. After watching the film again as an adult, I almost immediately opened my copy of Peter and Wendy and started reading. I would even go so far as to say that I prefer the film to the book. However, part of me wishes that the age rating had been set much higher, as the dark and gruesome moments were some of the strongest parts of the film adaptation. This is possibly why some critics and viewers had difficulty categorising the film at the time.

However, I often consider P.J.Hogan’s Peter Pan to be the same equivalent as Joe Wright’s Pride and Prejudice. (which came out a few years later in 2005, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen). The film moves at the same dreamlike pace. It is light, dark, colourful and deeply romantic.

I also often prefer P.J.Hogan’s Peter Pan to the 1953 Disney Animation of the same name, even though it’s the version I grew up with and liked. I find it much less straightforward and innocent. Also, the 2003 film is much closer to the original source material, which I loved reading as a teenager, and to J.M.Barrie’s original vision. The film manages to reflect the same intellectual subtext and depth of the novel while retaining the whimsy and magic.

Magical Realism

Peter Pan was a perfect blend of fantasy and realism. A lot of media these days focus too much on “realism” and make their sets and CGI look bland and washed out. It’s a common myth these days that no one likes whimsy anymore; it’s somehow seen as too childish. As a result, much of the magic of fantasy is lost. But in this Peter Pan, a lot of colour was used in the set design and cinematography. Everything was so brightly and colourfully lit. Most fantasy films these days, including the new live-action adaptation of Peter Pan and Wendy on Disney+, are all so gloomy and dark. You almost have to light up the screen to make out the actors’ facial expressions or what’s happening in the scene. But this film understands that a viewer who watches fantasy wants to be swept away, but also wants a certain amount of believability. Although the film contained a good amount of darkness, it did not shy away from being cartoonish either (which I think was partly inspired by the Disney animation), i.e. characters blushing or bouncing on the clouds.

The design of Neverland was breathtaking. I think the CGI, although criticised by some, made the island and creatures look more dreamy and fairytale-like. It was a good combination of CGI for the landscapes and real backdrops for the jungle, so there was enough magic and believability to transport the viewer into the story. A bright colour palette was used for the landscapes, while down-to-earth colours such as browns and greens were used on the ground, such as in “The Lost Boys Hide” under the tree, to give a sense of realism. The costume department also reflected this, from the majestic reds and blacks of the pirates, to the earthly colours of blue and red for the Native Americans, to the natural greens and browns of the Lost boys. I noticed that the colours in Neverland were used as a contrast to the Edwardian London back home, which is realistic but dull compared to the island.

One aspect I liked was that the lighting on Neverland always changed depending on the mood of the scene- unlike the naturalistic lighting on Earth. It was almost as if the island was a living being. For example, when there was a fight on the ship, the lighting was red. When Peter took Wendy to the mermaids, who were scary and frightening, the lighting was dark and blue. This created a surrealistic atmosphere, almost like a fever dream or a kind of nightmare.

Sometimes the environment changed depending on Peter Pan’s mood in the respective scene. I particularly liked how Peter Pan influenced the weather on Neverland. Just his mere presence when he flew to the island changed the entire atmosphere in an instant. His feelings also determined whether it was summer or winter. In other words, its suggested in the film that the longer he has been there, the more the island has become a part of him, so that he can no longer leave it. It’s almost as if the island has transformed him into a magical being.

The exuberant score by James Newton Howard: I’ll never forget that. I think that was one of the first movies I saw where I actively noticed the music because it was so brilliant. Even today, the “Flying” soundtrack still gives me goosebumps. It perfectly encapsulates the whimsy, joy and imagination of Peter and Wendy. I loved that there were always different variations. One of my favourite pieces from the movie is ‘Fairy Dance’, which starts off cheerfully and moves up and down depending on the characters’ conflict/what they’re saying in the scene.

Cast

The cast of this film adaptation was magnificent. The look of all the actors not only matched the book description, but also the mood, especially with the Darling family. One of the standouts was Olivia Williams as Mrs Darling. She captured the gentleness of the character perfectly. I also loved the new addition of Aunt Millicent, played by Lynn Redgrave. She fitted into the story so well that I was surprised not to find her in the novel. She had the perfect amount of ridiculousness and hilarity that suited J.M.Barrie’s style.

One particular member of the cast we can probably all agree on that was perfect, was Jason Isaacs, who played both Wendy’s father Mr Darling and Captain Hook. He was certainly a star in this film for sure. I just can not think of anyone who could play him better, especially in a live-action film adaptation. He was particularly good in the role of Captain Hook. When I first saw the film as a child, I did not know that Captain Hook and Mr Darling were played by the same person until my dad pointed it out to me because he was so good. I loved how they portrayed Wendy’s dad as shy and reserved, as opposed to Captain Hook who was flamboyant and sinister. Mirror versions of each other in different realities — that’s a common theme throughout the film. As Captain Hook, Jason Isaacs perfectly captured the essence of viciousness, deviousness and brutality that was necessary for the character. But also the deep loneliness and frustration behind it all. I have seen a quote that was supposedly cut from the film (and never should have been) that provides so much context for his hatred of Peter Pan:

“Imagine a lion in a cage and into that cage flies a butterfly. If the lion was free, it would pay no heed to such creature. But the lion is not free…and so the butterfly drives him slowly insane.” — Captain Hook

They did a really good job of showing how Peter Pan and Captain Hook are mirror images of each other. Peter Pan is a child who secretly wants to be an adult, while Captain Hook is an adult who secretly wants to be a child. Both fight each other for different reasons, but the goal is the same. For example, there is a great scene towards the end where Captain Hook uses his wits to defeat Peter in a fight. Here it becomes clear that there is deep symbolism for the inevitability of adulthood and the loss of childhood. Jason Isaacs really showed off his acting talent here. I liked that he wasn’t portrayed as a “dumb villain”, which he easily could have been.

There were also some great performances among the adults. Most notable was Richard Briers as the ‘pirate’’ Smee. But the child actors, especially the lost boys, really held the movie together. Their solid performances made it so believable that the island was ruled by children. I loved Theodore Chester as Slightly. He was very charming and funny in that role.

Another member of the cast I thought was brilliant was Carsen Grey, an indigenous actress of Haida descent, who played Princess Tiger Lily. I liked that they let her speak her ancestral language, Mohican, in this film. Although this film came out in the early 2000s, it is the only version of Peter and Wendy in which Native Americans are neither erased nor white-washed even though the representation is far from great. Considering how they’re treated in the novel, it’s perhaps for the best overall that they limited some of their scenes. However, I liked how firey she was in this adaptation and not the damsel in distress she was portrayed as in the Disney animation. I think it was a wise decision to cut the infatuation she had with Peter Pan, as it was really just one line in the book that would have added unnecessary drama, and all in all, it would have fallen short if all the female characters were jealous of each other.

They also downplayed Tinkerbell’s jealousy in this regard, portraying it more as her trying to protect Peter Pan’s youth from romantic advances, as hinted at in the novel, and also being sad that Wendy is attracting all of Peter Pan’s attention. Ludivine Sagnier has, in my opinion, succeeded well in making Tinkerbell equally repulsive and endearing, as befits the character.

Wendy Darling

Rachel Hurd-Wood was the perfect cast for the role of Wendy Darling. I was actually surprised to learn that this was her first film role ever, because she was a natural. She effortlessly possessed the same caring nature and charm that makes Wendy so endearing. She is exactly how I imagine the character when I read the story. When people talk about Peter and Wendy, they always mention Tinkerbell, Pan or Hook, but personally I am always drawn to Wendy. She is the real heroine of the story. After all, she was the main reason for Peter to bring her and her brothers to Neverland.

What always amazes me about Wendy’s role in the story is the fact that Wendy literally doesn’t spend much time being a “child” in the time she spends in Neverland. When she’s not escaping death at the hands of mermaids or pirates, she acts as a mother to the ‘lost boys’ and her brothers. She asks herself what she really wants from life. In comparison, she was allowed to behave more like a child at home in Edwardian London. Neverland is not a place where you never grow up. It’s the place where she chooses to grow up. Many people have described Neverland as a manifestation of Wendy’s subconscious as a result of trauma, and I’ve never found that to be more true in this adaptation.

One of the reasons why I think P.J. Hogan’s Peter Pan is the best film adaptation of the novel is the fact that the film revolves around Wendy’s coming of age. I loved that they expanded on her love of storytelling and also gave her a tomboyish streak. Instead of just being on the sidelines, she’s able to get involved and fight pirates while retaining many of her feminine traits such as her maternal instincts and romantic feelings for Peter. She makes mistakes and sometimes gets dragged into things she knows she shouldn’t do. But in the end, she triumphs.

In many film adaptations of Peter and Wendy that I have seen, Wendy is either only present in passing or not at all. Characters like Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tinkerbell always take centre stage, which I think is a strange decision as they are part of Wendy’s story and not the other way around. Peter Pan is meant to metaphorically represent the childhood she does not want to give up (which is why the character is always played by a woman in the original play, as he is a mirror image of Wendy). And Captain Hook (J.M.Barrie also wanted him to be played by the same actor as Mr Darling) represents the dark side of her father, or rather what she imagines adulthood to be. This is particularly emphasised in this film adaptation because he is an important factor in her being told to grow up. The father, the concept of adulthood, and Peter Pan, her childhood, are at constant war with each other.

“You’re not supposed to be like Peter, who kept every good and bad aspect of being a child and can’t tell right from wrong. You’re not supposed to be Hook, either. He let go of everything childish and loving about him and became bitter and evil..You’re supposed to fall in the middle, to hold onto the things about childhood that make it beautiful — the wonder, the imagination, the innocence — while still growing up and learning morality and responsibility. You’re not supposed to be Hook. You’re not supposed to be Peter Pan. You’re supposed to be Wendy Darling.” — maybe-this-time

The 2023 live-action film Peter Pan and Wendy took a different approach, making Wendy a kind of powerhouse who always saved the day and outshone Peter Pan overall. In my opinion, the 2003 film adaptation emphasised very well that Wendy really is the yin and yang. She’s allowed to be romantic, be rescued by others and at the same time determine her own destiny and stand up for herself. Because that’s what her journey in the adaptation is all about. She is pressured by all the adults in her life to grow up. She allows herself to be seduced with the prospect of an eternal childhood by Peter Pan. Then she realises that it is not self-fulfilling. She is tempted by Captain Hook with the concept of adulthood. And finally, she finds a balance between these two extremes on her own terms. By the end of the film, Wendy has made her peace with growing up while still remaining a child at heart. That requires a certain mental strength that we should all strive for.

Peter Pan and Wendy Darling

In most adaptations of Peter and Wendy, such as Hook and Syfy’s Neverland, the focus is on the title character Peter. In the more recent film adaptation Peter Pan and Wendy, the focus is on Wendy. This film adaptation of Peter and Wendy, on the other hand, sticks more closely to the original source material, as the story focuses on Peter and Wendy’s relationship. This is perhaps the reason why I always hesitate when I watch other adaptations, because these two characters are supposed to go together. It’s definitely a relationship that can be portrayed in all sorts of ways because they are symbolically the same person.

Although there is no romance between Peter and Wendy in either the original novel or the play, Wendy quickly develops romantic feelings for Peter which, as a prepubescent child, he does not consciously reciprocate as he has no concept of love other than that of a mother’s. Although Peter cares deeply for her, he ultimately only longs for her to be the maternal figure that is missing in his life. One could go into the symbolism that Peter and Wendy are one and the same, and that this is an expression of Wendy learning to love herself. But in a literal sense, J.M.Barrie had unintentionally created this very strong potential between the two characters. And I personally feel if you’re going to make an adaptation of Peter and Wendy that potential needs to be explored in some way, even if it’s not necessarily romantic.

Hogan recognised this potential and developed the romantic elements, e.g. ‘the “thimble” from the novel, into a very real and tangible plot. In other adaptations, Peter and Wendy’s relationship is rather one-sided. But in P.J. Hogan’s film adaptation, however, it is not at all. Over the course of the film, Peter and Wendy fall deeply in love with each other.

Rachel Hurd-Wood and Jeremy Sumpter had a remarkable on-screen chemistry for young actors, which helped give the adaptation its own identity. Whenever they interacted on screen as Peter and Wendy, it was — like the glittering pixie dust of Tinkerbell — simply magical. The off-screen chemistry between the two definitely helped make the romance so believable as well. When I was younger, I didn’t like romantic subplots in family films. I personally found that they clogged up the main plot because the “romance” tended to be very one-dimensional- but Peter and Wendy in the 2003 film version were simply enchanting.

In the original novel, J.M.Barrie alludes to the possibility of a romance between the two. In the film adaptation, they go all out. Their love story was written so beautifully and profoundly, while staying true to the original text and J.M.Barrie’s themes. This made the conflict hinted at in the novel of “staying in Neverland with Peter or growing up on Earth with Wendy” even more poignant and relevant, because in reality there was only ever one option. They couldn’t find a way to have both. That made the ending even more “heartbreaking” for me as a child, because even though they had the chance to be happy together, she couldn’t give up on growing up to stay. And he couldn’t give up being a child to leave, even though it was a natural progression for him.

Peter Pan

Jeremy Sumpter delivered a fantastic performance as Peter Pan. Not only did he perfectly match the illustrations, but he also managed to perfectly capture the essence of the charismatic, mischievous little boy from the novel. What’s more, of all the versions I have seen so far, he is by far the most accurate, right down to the clothes made of skeleton leaves, the dirty fingernails, the feral mannerisms, the traumatised soul behind the charm and the downright creepy insinuations.

By today’s standards, you could almost take Peter Pan for a grown man who consciously decides not to behave like this. However, when I watch the film again as an adult, I can now understand why he has reservations about growing up in Edwardian England and would rather remain a “child” in Neverland forever. As Peter says in the film, “Would they send me to school? And then to an office?” I feel like most of us today have so many choices as we get older, but back then it was much more limited. The choices were very restricted in that “heterosexist” environment. You could only be a certain thing, and it was much harder to hold on to the pleasures of life. I can now also understand the initial reactions of Michael and John to Peter: He must have seemed scandalous to people at the time. His bright colours, his inappropriate clothing and his behaviour are repulsive to the boys, but Wendy is immediately fascinated and attracted. I think it was a deliberate choice that he is the only character with an American accent to set him apart from the rest of the cast; to emphasise the wildness of the character and his non-conformity to the people of Edwardian London.

Another small aspect I liked was the suggestion that the Lost Boys, although they lived with Peter and obeyed his commands, lived in constant fear of him and did not worship him as in other adaptations. (A fear that is justified as Peter tries to kill them more than once in the film). What the 2003 film adaptation perfectly captured about Peter’s character was: how terrible of a person he really is. Peter Pan is a hero when he goes on adventures and fights pirates. You could argue — via the quote “Leave Hook to me” (which Peter says to her in the film) — that Peter is Wendy’s split self who can fight her father (Captain Hook) for her, just like antibodies do with germs when we can’t handle them ourselves.

However, when it comes to understanding emotions, caring about others, even his henchmen, the Lost Boys, and doing anything that inconveniences him, Peter Pan is possibly as bad as Captain Hook. This makes Wendy’s decision to leave him all the more powerful. Although she was initially seduced by his adventurous life, she soon realises that his “life” of joy and adventure is not fulfilling at all. Because in reality, there is no real joy. There is no real adventure. In reality, his life is empty because it is not earned. In addition, she realises that she is gradually losing her memory of the outside world, including her parents (a sign that she is “slowly awakening from the dream”)”. This leads Wendy to realise that she wants more than what he can give her in Neverland (e.g. romantic love) and decides to leave. Being alive means feeling, accepting and growing. However, as long as Peter remains a boy, he can never truly be alive. Peter Pan conveyed this important message, whereas earlier film adaptations, including the Disney animation, did not.

One of the reasons why good adaptations of Peter and Wendy are so hard to find, especially in this day and age, is not only because they adapt a performative story that exists in layers of subtext. They also work with a protagonist who doesn’t change. Who doesn’t develop in any way, neither negatively nor positively. Not even just physically, but also mentally. (Even Eli from Let the Right One In, the child vampire, changes in the course of the story). Peter Pan is ultimately there to serve someone else’s story. It works in a fairy tale format. But it doesn’t usually translate very well to the screen because it often leads to one-dimensional storytelling. Even if it seems so natural, it doesn’t come naturally.

However, this adaptation allows Peter Pan to grow. The writers expanded on the small aspect from the book, which is the moment when Wendy enters Peter’s life; he begins to feel emotions. Not just love. But anger. Fear. Sadness. Pain. Disgust. And above all: self-awareness. Almost like a version of puberty in condensed time, as if the change suddenly caught up with his body. When Wendy brings this up, Peter immediately rejects it out of fear. I think most of us can all relate to this when we were in the midst of growing into a young adult. We experience feelings that are scary and new, that we can’t yet fully understand or even want to. For Peter Pan, falling in love is exactly what he is afraid of: growing up and no longer being a child. This adds to an interesting conflict that arises between the two when she asks him to leave with her.

“The thing about Peter Pan is, he’s a coward. Had the chance of a lifetime and he bottled it. Just fucked off back to Neverland. All alone, forever he was, by his own hand. Poor old Wendy, she had to grow old without him.” — Skins, 6x07 “Alo”

In the original novel, the reason Wendy can’t take Peter Pan with her (apart from the fact that he refuses to grow up) is the same reason Lyra in His Dark Materials can’t take Pan — the animal manifestation of her soul — on the boat to the land of the dead. She has to split in order to grow up and leave a part of herself behind. She can’t keep both in order to move on. But that does not mean I always agree with the ending either. In which Peter remains a child and takes Wendy’s descendants to Neverland and back to look after him. It leaves an icky aftertaste, but at least it fits in with the story J.M.Barrie wanted to tell.

Even though the adaptation conveys the same message, that Peter Pan is the manifestation of Wendy’s youth, even to the end. In this version of Peter Pan, that is no longer the case. By the end of the film, the way he holds himself is different. The way he looks wistfully through the open window and solemnly says, “To live would be an awfully big adventure,” : a sign of self-awareness, while Wendy happily reunites with her family. So much so that Tinkerbell has to pull him by the hair to stop him from joining them and reconsidering his decision. Peter is now old enough to know that he loves Wendy. Maybe he’s also mature enough to know what he’s missing, but he knows he can’t have her the way he wants, so he does the most selfless thing he’s ever done in the whole film by letting her go.

There is no such conflict at the end of the 1953 Disney animated film. Peter Pan is described by Wendy as “wonderful”. In reality, everyone else gets their happy ending, except him, because he deliberately chooses not to. Peter Pan very much turns himself into a tragic figure because he is afraid of the most natural thing in the world. He is afraid of life. And I feel like this version of the story knew that and expressed it strongly, which makes me conflicted now as an adult. I’ve seen endings like this before, where two people fall in love but do not end up together because they grow apart or they are both interested in different things, and it’s very important to reach those points in different ways. It very much reflects real life and is also reminiscent of first love. How that love never really fades. It reminds you of simple times, even when you’ve grown up and moved on. That a part of you is still at that age when you look back on it. These endings happen because people grow — which Peter Pan does not.

“Peter in the books lives in oblivious tragedy. He may suspect that he’s not fully happy, but he tends to forget about it… yet this Peter doesn’t… Wendy leaving him and growing up to be a wife of another man is his unhappy thought…It’s the loss of innocence since Peter could not forget this…It’s the process of growing up…all but confirms that Peter’s character arc in the film is one of accepting the fact he too must grow up to be happy.” — @rex-shadao

And I think that’s the real reason why his character is both the strongest and the weakest part of the adaptation. The writers didn’t make it clear enough that Peter Pan forgets in their version of the character. In the novel, Peter Pan forgets everything automatically, which is why he can exist in this limbo of childhood and not go mad. However, as mentioned earlier, this version of Peter Pan is old enough to remember and, more importantly, to feel. Even though he is the closest to J.M. Barrie’s original vision, unlike his counterpart in the book, he is capable of evolving. That’s why the ending sometimes feels strange to me as an adult. It was hard to say why I had a strange feeling at first, but I realised that a lot of my mixed feelings stemmed from having seen the film adaptation fresh after reading the novel. Since Peter Pan fully reciprocates Wendy’s love in this version, he ends up being a different character than in the book, which is why I now disagree with them keeping the original ending instead of having him grow up with Wendy. It would symbolise that childhood can co-exist with adulthood, that you don’t have to leave a part of yourself behind. That you can be your true and complete self if you find the balance between the two extremes.

The original ending still works however, in all its bittersweetness. I know what it means and understand what it stands for. Wendy basically says goodbye to her childhood and promises never to forget it. There’s a reason it made such an impression on me when I was younger. It could just be because I’m trying to pick up all the pieces of my broken heart from the floor. But personally, as an adult, I just find it weaker compared to the novel. Sometimes I like to imagine an ending to this version of the story where Peter Pan comes back, having quickly realised that he has outgrown Neverland, but doesn’t meet Wendy again until they are both much older, at a time when Wendy is coming to terms with womanhood and the idea of marriage. Or she even meets his real earth counterpart (if we were to delve into the psychology of Neverland being Wendy’s dream). And their relationship is subjected to the natural test of time and growth.

Peter Pan is an almost perfect adaptation. It matches the humour, the tone and the vision of J.M.Barrie. But I can certainly understand why the film didn’t do so well at the box office. In the month it was released, there was an unfair amount of competition, namely the film Lord of the Rings — The Return of the King. And as an adult, I can now understand why it’s not the film people think of or remember when it comes to Peter Pan adaptations. And it’s not just because it doesn’t fit the elfish, jolly trickster persona that Disney has created.

The film adaptation suffers more from what it doesn’t do — such as maintaining a stable tone and consistent editing — than from what it does. It’s one of those films that would have benefited from being much longer. That way, the inconsistent tone and some of the rushed parts of the adaptation would be much more balanced. It feels like it was missing an extra twenty minutes. For example, the film is narrated by an older version of Wendy, but without the deleted ending where it becomes properly clear that it’s her telling the story to tie everything together, the ending feels a little abrupt. Say what you will about Tim Burton’s adaptation of the Series of Unfortunate Events, but the audience could see where the film’s narration was coming from the whole time. I think if they knew the alternate ending wasn’t going to work (that scene is a classic example of something working well in the novel but not in the film), they should have removed the narrator altogether with the deleted ending and adjusted the film accordingly. They should have extended some scenes so that parts of the film weren’t rushed, such as the introduction, and the story would have been left more up to interpretation as there was no voiceover throughout.

Despite its weaknesses, P.J.Hogan’s Peter Pan is still an underrated masterpiece 20 years later. It is an irresistible film that captivates and warms the heart. The film adaptation has certainly stood the test of time, staying true to the original while adding its own flavour to the story. It is full of magic, wonder and heart. It was clearly made by people who loved the origins of the story and explored where they came from, while also digging deep into the text to reshape the character arcs in a fresh and meaningful way. They succeed in capturing J.M.Barrie’s original message, which is that growing up is a natural progression of life, but that doesn’t mean leaving childhood behind entirely. That it is important to maintain a healthy balance between the two: Taking responsibility while appreciating the joys of life. From the vibrant colour palette to the goosebump-inducing music to the solid performances and gorgeous chemistry between Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood, my love for this adaptation will never end, no matter how old I am.

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April YA Book Releases

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

YA Thriller

Author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

true crime, missing persons, memory loss

Fate Be Changed by Farrah Rochon

YA Fantasy

Twisted Tales series

princess, disney, curses

Your Blood, My Bones by Kelly Andrew

YA Fantasy

Author of The Whispering Dark

dark magic, gothic, lgbt

The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories by Desiree S. Evans and Saraceia J. Fennell

YA Horror

Author of Cool. Awkward. Black.

anthology, ghosts, zombies

Something Kindred by Ciera Burch

YA Contemporary

Author of Finch House

lgbt, coming of age, photography

Against the Darkness by Kendare Blake

YA Fantasy

Buffy: The Next Generation #3

vampires, witches, high school

The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray by Christine Calella

YA Historical

Debut author

pirates, identity theft, navy

Calling of Light by Lori M. Lee

YA Fantasy

Shamanborn Series #3

class differences, dark forest, sacrifice

We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua

YA Contemporary

Author of This Is Not a Personal Statement

aapi, religion, friendship breakup

The Kill Factor by Ben Oliver

YA Horror

Author of The Loop

dystopian, survival, social injustice

Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin

YA Fantasy

Author of A Magic Steeped in Poison

aapi, royalty, music

Off With Their Heads by Zoe Hana Mikuta

YA Fantasy

Author of Gearbreakers

korean, retelling, sapphic

Harley Quinn: Redemption by Rachael Allen

YA Adventure

DC Icons Series #3

superheroes, lgbt, action

Powerful by Lauren Roberts

YA Fantasy

The Powerless Trilogy

forbidden romance, assassination, class difference

To a Darker Shore by Leanne Schwartz

YA Fantasy

Author of A Prayer for Vengeance

beauty standards, invention, monsters

Return of the Vengeful Queen by C. J. Redwine

YA Fantasy

Author of The Shadow Queen

pirates, political, revenge plot

The Notes by Catherine Con Morse

YA Contemporary

Debut author

boarding school, musical arts, aapi

The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-Furtado

YA Thriller

Debut author

detective, time loop, dark academia

[tangent101]

Our dear exiled friend OpossumKnight suggested this has considerable Rachel/Victoria vibes and I have to say... I have to agree. Delving deeper I could see Rachel trying to convince Victoria that the two of them could run away together, be something great... and Victoria was believing her. And then... Rachel vanishes. And Victoria is hating Rachel so much that when she comes across fliers for Rachel missing, she rips some of them down and scribbles out her eyes because she feels Rachel conned her.

But for a brief time... Victoria Chase considered the other side. Of taking a chance, of not being the rich white girl who would marry some rich white guy and have rich white babies but instead... go off on an adventure, just embrace freedom. Of being with Rachel. (And of course Rachel had asked so many others. She was desperate to leave this hick town. Until finally... she ended up in over her head and Jefferson and Nathan murdered her. Imagine as Victoria learns of these others who Rachel had beseeched... and felt she'd been conned just like the rest of the masses.)

[excelsiorfics]

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Title: life will always be la vie en rose Author: pymparticle Characters: hank mccoy, simon williams Dynamics: hank/simon Warnings: none Recommender's Review: wonderbeast makes me crazy and now you can be just like me for the low low price of nothing

Title: Share Something Exciting Author: perpetfic Characters: Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne Dynamics: HankJanet Warnings: none Recommender's Review: Very cute, very silly, very accurately replicates the tone and feel of the Marvel Adventures imprint universe while creating a more intimate atmosphere to suit the romantic as opposed to action pacing.

Title: All I Really Needed Author: oliviathecf Characters: Eric O'Grady, Tony Masters (Marvel), Bobbi Morse Dynamics: Taskmaster/Black Ant, Tony Masters/Bobbi Morse Warnings: none Recommender's Review: hot

Title: Ties that bind Author: gealach Characters: Akihiro, Laura Kinney, Gabrielle Kinney, Logan, Jubilation Lee, Ororo Munroe, Kurt Wagner, Rachel Summers, Kitty Pryde, Jean Grey, Zachary | Amp, Bobby Drake, Hank McCoy, Johnny Storm, Elizabeth Braddock, Lorna Dane, Remus, Jimmy Hudson, Romulus, Itsu Dynamics: Akihiro/Johnny Storm, Laura Kinney/Jubilation Lee, Logan/Ororo Munroe/Kurt Wagner, Akihiro & Laura Kinney, Akihiro & Logan, Laura Kinney & Logan Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Imprisonment, Human Experimentation, Mind Control, Past Rape/Non-con, Past Abuse, Conditioning Recommender's Review: As a huge fan of Akihiro, this fic does such a beautiful job of exploring his journey to recovery and redemption. I don't want to spoil too much, but it also resolves a lot of issues with Akihiro's story and with his relationships with others, especially his family.

Title: Line in the Sand Author: Al_Montag Characters: Bucky Barnes, Toro Raymond Dynamics: Bucky Barnes/Toro Raymond Warnings: none Recommender's Review: Oh the dialogue is just sooooo good and it's so fun and Bucky's surprise that Toro has kissed other people is so funny

[fumikomiyasaki]

Favourite Date Spots of my ocs

Leroy: Arcade, Sushi restaurant, Cafe, lazer tag, if you are also into his hobby anime cons Henry: Fancy ass restaurants, Expensive parties, Beach dates, Renting out places, Mellow: Forrest walks, Cafes, his room, likely a less crowded place Carol: Study dates, Nature strolls, swimming, Resting in flower fields, small city trips, Brid: forrest strolls, build a bear, introducing her to new things Odel: Crystal caves, old castles, comfy antique baths, Lyla: Night escapades, small clubs, chilling in her Lab, City at night Camilla: Rose fields, ball rooms, Hiking, Bengal: Horror movie marathons or cinema, Nights in the woods, days working out, scary places or comfy places Eiji: Catacombs, Cemeteries, Halloween themed places, goth castles Kumo: Star themed places, Planetariums, desert walks, Stargazing in nature, Fuan: He wouldn't even think he get that far... maybe a potion shop, a sea trip? Naomi: Light shows or fire works, Shopping, concerts, swimming and diving Bolt: Concerts, Neon light places, Lazer tag, amusment parcs Grey: Book stores, pencil stores, wacky clothing stores, comic stores, Bianca: anywhere where its fun and not boring :) Eve: You could take him almost everywhere he likes learning new things Barry: Fancy restaurants or dates, Showing off at games or flexing his money, cinema, comic stores and conventions Francine: Shopping or small restaurants, ice skating, Winter sports Gilly: Music stores, Coffee shops, Clubs to dance in, a swing with their net date, Osyron: Showing you incredible spots he knew from the past, strolls, hot springs baths, Cultural ruins, Lydia: Training together, Fighting together, hot springs, Volcanos, Saneria: Getting her stuff, Showing her new fun things, mainly you have to impress her she won't give you ideas herself, you have to figure out or suffer Lennox: Sea and beach dates, underwater dates, nightly water cave dates, Fabio: Forrest field walks, much in nature, planting things or collecting fruit, tending to chocobos together, Ione: Calm and peaceful dates, sometimes sparring, she is unsure about dating so help her a little on picking things Agni: Volcanos to Saunas, he loves hot places, deserts too, as long as its not circus please Zariyah: Motorcycle rides, Amusement parks, beaches, sword training, jungle trips, just adventures Izar: drinking at a bar, shady venues, abandoned houses, night walks among fancy parties, Louis: Picnics, tea parties, Castle walks, gardening with his veggies, cooking dates Yuzuha: He will more appeal to you taste but he can be your host, go to restaurants or karaoke, read and discuss together, and more Kaeru: Fishing, dates on a boat, swimming and beach dates, actually lots of water related dates Kuze: telling stories over food, sparring, walks through melancholic places, Yasuno: Walks through the green House, neon clubs, Sparring Joel: He is fine with a lot but he would take you to art galleries, street artists and unique shops Serena: she travels all the time, imagine visiting a fancy town each day Elvira: You mostly find her in church and probably need to help her picking something Phobetor: He doesn't really care... in his eyes he has no right to say but... he would adore a cat cafe,

Flynn: Fancy places, Night sky's and escapades, movie scene like locations Nanoya: A walk at the shrine, midnight moon light, Asian restaurants Rubina: Cinema, Cafes, nightly walks Peko: Very cutesy cafes, amusement parcs, you can often take her to childish places Emma: Training with her in the gym, getting food, staying at her room being close Gregory: Has a hideout to chill at and play games, odd clubs and places, big party person but his disguise is not the best so be wary Tyler: Coffee and reading dates, helping him with work, strolls Rachel: Um if you wanna die Gabrielle: fighting in the courtyard, flying in her dragon form around, castle walks, chess dates or dnd Tesadelle: Chilling under the tree, nap together, tea parties Aiden: Making you food, Forrest walks, going to other restaurants, Media: collecting fruits, making things together, Tenera: enjoying food and rest, if you wanna play tennis with her Sindren: hero movies, parcours, walking around and strolling , sports Mythra: Parties, clubs, Showing off her outfits to you, fancy places Feena: ummm…. Dragiselle: Playing her model, showing you the animals, better you take charge if you two wanna go outside. Inessa: Ice skating, walks through snow, ice cream venues, waterfalls, Taron: Arcades, tech areas, playing things together

Tiam: Watch him scream in Panic not knowing what to propose Kayne: He serves, he goes any where you wanna go but, on itself he will make you a nice meal Quora: Watching sports games, Eating fastfood, doing sports, just comfy hugs or being close Kome: Many luck games or chess, book store, Ame: Clubs, very open social places, cinema, cemeterys, Emil: hard to know he would follow you.. but he likely would enjoy buying some things for what he makes or cute aesthetic places Vanessa: Parties, Wineries, restaurants, fancy venues, Macie: Electronic shops, Pet shops, walks through the city April: Casino nights, playing games, strolling through gardens, Julian: Dancing together, clubs, just anywhere he can flirt well with you Taylin: She can't see much so rather you lead the way, she likes getting tea though Eikichi: watching street artists, showing of experiments, hoverboard rides, going through cities Alioth: Stargazing, concerts, just places where he actually doesn't have to shrink down so outdoorsy Beelby: He knows some fancy places, bars, doesn't mind some outdoor activities too Zyan: Aesthetically pleasing places, far away from water, neon clubs, lazer tag Paula: cute diners, rollerblading, shopping, hanging in retro places Brenda: as expensive as you can, go as fancy as you can, Jin-Lou: Ramen shops, bars, fighting clubs and mma shows, chinatowns, mountains Sylva: beach, boat, fancy parties, golden places, anything extravagant

[nicktoonsfans]

My Favorite And Least Things

My Favorite Shows Are

All Grown Up! BKN (Seasons 1-2) Magi-k Casado Con Hijos (Married With Sons) Pulentos Diego & Glot 31 Minutes (Seasons 1-3) El Chavo Del 8 ( Both Live-Action And Animated Versions) Spongebob Squarepants The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) Foster 's Home Imaginary Friends The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy Ben 10 (2005-2008) Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi Dexter's Laboratory Teen Titans (2003-2006) The Fairly Oddparents Danny Phantom Hey Arnold Rocket Power The Wild Thornberrys Rugrats (1991-2004) American Dragon Jake Long Kim Possible Disney s' Recess Phineas & Ferb Amango Karku (Seasons 1-2) The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius Papi Ricky Brujas The Simpsons Adventure Time The Amazing World Of Gumball Astro Boy (1986 Series)

My Least Shows Are

Barney Teletubbies (Both Classic And Reboot) High School USA! Jellabies Secret Millionaires Club Coconut Fred s' Fruit Salad Island Boohbah 31 Minutes (Season 4 Only) BKN (Seasons 3-11) Karkú(Season 3 Only) My Dad The Rockstar The Powerpuff Girls (2016 Reboot) Boj All Grown Up! (Season 1 Only) Warped Club 57 The Tiny Chef Show HexVets and Magic Pets Hamsters of Hamsterdale The Ast⁷ronauts Cupcakery of Doom Drama Club Kinderwood Dorg Van Dango The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder My Little Pony Pony Life The Brothers Flub Rainbow Fish Teen Titans Go! Peppa Pig Índigo Juegos De Poder Caillou (Both 1997 And 2023) Johnny Test (Both Classic And 2021 Reboot) Fanboy And Chum Chum Sanjay And Craig Breadwinners Rock, Paper, Scissors Pig Goat Banana Cricket Historias del ocho Walala The Series Glu Glu

My Favorite Character Are

Tommy Pickles Chuckie Finster Angelica Pickles Samantha Shane Kimi Finster Phil & Lil Deville Susie Carmichael Daniel Harold Frumpkin Harriet Nicholas Sean Butler Justin Rogers Spongebob Squarepants Patrick Star Sandy Cheeks Pearl Krabs Mr Krabs Squidward Tenclates Seba Villanueva Claudia Lopez Cata Valdavieso Jota Gaby Ferrada Pipe Zambrano Rocio Valtierra Isidora Matilde Farias Bruno Troy Bolton Gabriella Montes Ryan And Sharpey Evans Chad Danforth Taylor Mckessie Phineas Flynn Ferb Fletcher Isabella Garcia Shapiro Tulio Triviño Juan Carlos Bodoque Juanin Juan Harry Policarpo Avendaño Cindy Miraflores Patana Blossom Bubbles And Buttercup Arnold Shortman Helga Pataki Gerald Johanssen Astro Boy Uran Nea Barry Benzo Ramon Walala Diego Pla Violeta Ochoa Ismael Droguet Danilo Viviana Felipe Garcia Maida De La Fuente Robin Starfire Cyborg Beast Boy Raven Mac Foster Bloo Frankie Foster Savannah Shane Brianna Penlope Paris Seltzer Chelsea Koyano

My Least Characters Are

Rachel Alcroft Z Spine Snapper Nacho Villanueva Barney The Dinosaur Bj Baby Bop Riff The Teletubbies Plankton Karen Plankton Bubble Bass Cachirula Cossimo Gianni Fanboy & Chum Chum Robot & Monster Sanjay & Craig Max & Ruby Peppa Pig George Pig Suzy Sheep Marsh Merriweather Amber Lamber Cassandra Barrren Lamort Blackstein Brad Solvee Blackfire The HIVE FIVE Caillou Rosie Mojo Jojo Princess Morbucks Vicky

[kimsgoeun]

all the plot wants

under the cut are some plots and fcs i wanna use. i also have some open/semi-open muses i wouldn’t mind using for more things here. i prefer writing on tumblr and don’t mind making a separate blog or using my “indie/multimuse” blog. if you’re interested, message me or like the post and i will go bother you.

fcs

banita sandhu

bona

ella purnell

fah yongwaree

gemma chan

go min-shi

halston sage

jacqueline sato

jenna coleman

jessica chastain

joe keery

kim doyeon

kim soo-hyun

kang tae-oh

kim tae-ri

lee joo-myung

lee pace

lee soo-hyuk

lee yu-mi

maggie q

mena massoud

milo ventimiglia

moon ga-young

park bo-young

rachel hilson

rebecca rittenhouse

sandra oh

saoirse ronan

sonoya mizuno

theodore pellerin

yoo in-na

zorzo nathareutaisom

plots ( preference for f/f, f/m, f/nb )

chloe (2009) inspired; muse a suspects their spouse of having an affair after seeing a suspicious  photo of them with someone else. by chance, muse a encounters muse b and discovers that muse b is a call girl that seems to work in the same neighborhood as muse a. muse a ends up hiring muse b to test their spouse’s loyalty. as muse b comes back to say their spouse did in fact take the bait, muse a and muse b begin to grow closer until they begin having an affair of their own. 

gilmore girls inspired: rory x jess; give me a small town with muse a being the golden child of the town (golden adult tbh) and muse b being a newcomer that screams trouble. no one in town seems to like muse b and that’s perfectly fine with them since this is the last place they wanna be (maybe they got job transferred there or they have family they had to take care of or just family business to take of in general), but for whatever reason is drawn to muse a (and is about the only person in town they find remotely tolerable/interesting), and so they start a very unlikely friendship. muse a can be in some long-term relationship (and/or long-distance), so all the angst when there’s also a natural chemistry there with muse a trying to figure out what to do and muse b not exactly being subtly about their interest in them.

the handmaiden inspired; muse a is a con artist with a plan to marry muse b so they can steal their riches from right under their nose. the only problem? muse b is a recluse that doesn’t trust strangers easily and needs convincing to marry muse a. in an attempt to win over muse b’s affections, muse a hires them a personal assistant, muse c, who is actually a petty theft and forger muse a found. muse c is told to befriend muse b and to slowly convince muse b to give muse a a chance to be wooed. as muse c and muse b become closer, muse c begins to feel increasingly guilty over the plans to screw them over. and as muse c does their job of pushing muse a and muse b together, they can’t help but notice a growing jealousy at their interactions. 

jennifer’s body inspired; muse a and muse b have been best friends forever even though they seem to have nothing in common. after muse a is falsely sacrificed as a virgin for some up-and-coming band, they’re suddenly brought back to life and possessed by some other-worldly creature that can only be satisfied with the consumption of human flesh. muse b seems to be the only person to have figured out what is happening and tries to do something about it to help muse a. but instead of the movie’s ending of muse b stopping/killing muse a, cue to sexual awakenings, muse b wanting to help muse a stay alive and/or helping muse a commit their heinous acts, and them being just dangerous girlfriends together that get rid of scummy dudes.

kiki’s delivery service x howl’s moving castle inspired; muse a’s powers as a witch/wizard has finally come in. to carry on tradition, they must leave home and try to make a name for themselves elsewhere as they learn how to use their powers. excited for the adventure, muse a takes off and ends up in a small port town only to realize how difficult it actually is to be a brand new witch/wizard without any real guidance. so when muse a is in town and notices witch/wizard muse b, they become determined to befriend them and try to get them to mentor them. but others warn muse a that muse b is a mysterious recluse with a rather reckless reputation tacked to them and that they’re better off looking for guidance from another. undeterred, muse a settles on weaseling their way into muse b’s life whether they like it or not. 

peter pan inspired: tink x hook; muse a has been in love with their best friend for as long as they can remember. but when their best friend finds love in the arms of someone else, muse a can’t help but feel bitter and angry over it. hoping to make their friend jealous, muse a decides to get chummy with their best friend’s worst enemy, muse b. 

the rookie inspired: tim x lucy; muse a is a hard-ass, no nonsense training officer to enthusiastic rookie cop, muse b. muse b wants nothing more than to succeed buy constantly clashes with muse a personality wise without meaning to. eventually muse b is able to obtain muse a’s respect and approval, and the pair end up forming a rather close bond by the time muse b’s time as a rookie comes to an end. as muse b begins taking an interest in undercover work, muse a and b get pulled into an assignment where they’re forced to pretend to be a couple to close a case. but as they begin to play the part they start to realize that maybe they aren’t exactly just playing at being a fake couple.

-- anyone wanna do a modern romeo/juliet plot?? where their parents are the heads of rival companies or are huge celebrities who have been in a known feud for years and they meet and try to sneak around in secret but there’s paparazzi and tabloids and all that someone please do this with me

-- all i want right now is a cliché undercover marriage 1x1 where there’s two spies who hate each other and everyone knows it but now they’re the only two available for this long term undercover mission as a married couple in an apartment/suburb and they have to be believable through dinner parties and etc. just pleASE give this to me

-- “You’re the sibling of a celebrity and hate your sibling’s celebrity bestie because their cocky and annoying, but oops the bestie falls for you and now is trying to win your attention/affection by sending you gifts and talking about you in interviews and maybe you don’t totally hate the attention after all.”

-- “Muse A is well-mannered, polite, quiet, and shy, and Muse B didn’t even know they existed until they tap on Muse B’s shoulder and asks them out super awkwardly/nervously. Muse B, feeling bad for them, agrees and ends up having a rather awkward and weird first date with them. Despite this, Muse A asks them out a second time, and while Muse B doesn’t exactly think it’s a good idea, finds themselves agreeing again. Of course the second time around, Muse A goes in for a kiss and it ends up not being chaste, sweet, or awkward like Muse B expects, but instead it’s rough and passionate and oops, now Muse B is a little more interested to see where things lead.”

-- “A plot where a flower crown, summer dress wearing innocent princess of a girl goes to a festival and by chance meets the lead guitarist of one of the head-lining acts. He’s super punk and is known as the player/heartbreaker of his band and first of all just sees the girl as another groupie to add to his list–there’s lots of sneaking back stage and into tents when its dead late and eye fucking when he’s on stage. Then surprise, surprise, he falls hard for her her only to find out later that she has some sophisticated, rich boyfriend from some ivy league college and she’s not actually so innocent after all.”

-- a rough around the edges, con artist girl is doing dirty work for her shitty boyfriend and they decide to target a rich, wealthy, cocky sort of young socialite male who feels like his life is a bit empty and redundant, and she may seem like she’s in this con artist game for the money (and she is, partly, because she grew up really poor and knows how it feels to starve) but she also has an unhealthy attachment to the boyfriend even though he treats her like crap and uses her to attract rich males, and then, on the night where she has dressed up and come up with a fake name and is about to make her move on the rich young man she realizes oh, he’s actually extremely attractive and cute and not like the other creepy old men she preys on? and oh, he’s actually extremely charismatic and witty and charming and kind of a dick, but not to her? and oh, now they’re kind of going out on multiple really amazing dates and spending tons of time together and she’s supposed to be digging for his deepest secrets and finding out numbers to his safes and stealing jewelry pieces he probably won’t miss and then one night, her wallet falls out of her bag and… OH, why is her name not the name that she said it was on her drivers license and why are his personal, private cartier bracelets engraved with his initials in there too and who the fuck is calling her phone ??????

-- what if we ,, uh ,, have a ship that was college / high school “almost’s” and they always danced around their feelings because they didn’t want to ruin their friendship but they had all of these little moments where something almost happened anyway lakjfds they graduate and lose touch only to see each other again at a reunion and all of those feelings are back as if nothing changed but they’re older and wiser now and they spend the whole night talking about how dumb they were only to f i n a l l y kiss but then uh oh they live in different cities or one of them is on break with their partner or whatever to complicate things … nah … unless ??

-- a plot where muse a and b hate each other. and by hate, i mean completely and utterly loathe one another. they turn on their heel and walk out of a room when they spot each other, they insult each other at every opportunity they get, and they’d rather sit on a spinning blade than spend time together doing anything but screaming at each other – unless they’re fucking. as much as they can’t stand one another, they drive each other crazy, good crazy, in bed. she comes out with bruises on her hips and hickies on her thighs while he’s got scratches trailing down his back and chest. they hate each other, but they love fucking, and their sex is full of pulling and scratching and biting and shut the fuck up and say my fucking name and the second they’re finished, one’s kicking the other out. this behavior continues for a while, both showing no signs of liking each other, even a little, until one day muse b fucks up and says the ‘l’ word in bed. he leaves immediately, and they avoid each other for days until muse a snaps and goes to his apartment and they fight and fight and fight until they’re fucking again, and afterwards they fight more and he’s shirtless and defensive and she’s in her bra and on the verge of tears because somehow, they ended up loving each other, and suddenly every day when they fight, the 'i hate you’s sound like 'i love you’s and the sex feels like making love and somehow they hate that even more, because hate is all they know how to feel.

-- Honestly I just want a 1x1 where Muse A is a cop’s daughter, who always has straight a’s and never disobeys, and one day she has to stop by the police station (for something, like car keys) and her father is arresting Muse B whose this total badass who drinks, does drugs and sleeps around. So Muse B corrupts Muse A and obviously it’s a forbidden relationship so it’s a lot of sneaking around to have sex and such. But in the end, it’s Muse A whose corrupting Muse B because B hasn’t had anyone in his life to care for and who cares for him.

[happymeishappylife]

Comics I’ve Read in 2022 - Part 1

1. I Want to Be a Wall Volume 1 by Honami Shirono

I’m really fascinated by Japan’s exploration and media representation of asexual characters so I when I found out about this manga, I had to get it. It’s cute too because the premise is that Yuriko and Gakurouta are married to each other due to societal pressures and the fact that they can’t have what they really want. Gaukrouta is gay and in love with his childhood best friend who is oblivious and Yuriko is ace and on the aro spectrum because she doesn’t want anything if it involves her, but loves Boys Love manga. Since this was the only first couple chapters it was really just an introduction, but I want to see where this goes and continue exploring Japan’s media representation of ace characters.

2.  Lore Olympus Volume 1 by Rachel Smythe

I keep up on this on Webtoons, but when I found this cheap are Heroes Con I had to have it and of course than I sat down and binged this whole volume when I got home. I just love the art and the story is so well done for a modern audience to not only tell the tales of Greek Mythology but introduce concepts of concept, body autonomy, sexual violence, and mental health. Can’t wait to own more physical copies and I hope other webtoons do this too.

3. The Sandman: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman

Continuing on with the series, as it was something I always wanted to read, I was grateful to get through volume 2 before the show came out. What I love to is the comic was great on its own and the art is fantastic to tell the story, but seeing it come to life through the show made it feel more magical. I really enjoyed it and now I can’t wait to continue with the series as the show continues on in production.

4. Primal Warrior Draco Azul Issues 1-3 by Andre Perez

I met Andre early Sunday morning at Heroes Con as I was going through the artist alleys to see if I missed any gems and all because he said hello and good morning to me as I walked by I discovered this cool comic. Taking a love of the Japanese monster films and mecha warriors, Andre has put his own personal twist on them and introduced his Mexican Heritage to the characters and the setting. Its really fun and I can’t wait to see more of the story as more comics keep coming out.

5. Tuskegee Heirs Volume 1 and issue 5 by Marcus Williams and Greg Burnham

Another cool find at Heroes Con this year, I got to talk with Greg Burnham about how they came up with the idea to take the historical stories of the Tuskegee Airmen and reinvent in a way to still honor Black History while also giving them a sci-fi twist. Set in the far future these brilliant kids are the best fighter pilots of their age, saving the world from alien creatures and learning more about the organization that made them heroes. A really fun and adventurous story.

6. Maus by Art Spiegelman

Given all the hubbub about banning this book I wanted to read it because I’m of the belief that if people are trying to ban something it must be something they are trying to hide. And really the reasons for banning this book are incredibly frustrating because it ignores the history and the reason behind this comic which is to tell the tale of a son learning his father’s history of Jewish internment in Nazi internment and how that also affected some of his relationships and mannerisms after the war. Its not an easy read but an important one.

7. Neil Gaiman’s Teknophage Volume 1 by Rick Veitch

Picked this up on my annual second hand book shop splurge for my birthday and mostly because I had never heard of it even though Neil was accredited for it. And while he didn’t write this comic, it was interesting how other authors adopted his work to create a villain in a sci-fi universe with absolutely no moral background and still make him interesting. And that’s not just because he reminds me of my own sci-fi lizard villains.

8. The Legend of Wonder Woman Origins by Renae De Liz and Ray Billon

I really enjoyed this retelling of how Wonder Woman came to be and how she interacts with the Amazons and also meets people like Steve Trevor. And while this one shares some of the same aspects of wonder woman and the timeline of the first DC Universe movie that made me fall in love with her to begin with, I really appreciated the twists and the fact that while Steve Trevor was there, they weren’t the stars. Instead, Etta Candy is her best friend and helps her develop Wonder Woman in a very friends forward story.

9. Ms Marvel Volume 1: No Normal by  G Willow Wilson

Even though I fell out of the MCU a long time ago, the ideas behind the new heroes has always been an interest for me so when I got the chance to pick up Ms Marvel I was excited. I love the story too of Kamala gets her powers but is such a geek about super heroes that half the time instead of fighting she just geeks out about stuff. I especially enjoyed her teaming up with Wolverine and giving him a piggy back ride.

10.  Doctor Who Classics Volume 4 by Dave Gibbons

Doctor Who is one of the best comics mainly because you can literally jump in whatever and while there might have been some backstory, you can easily hop to later volumes and figure out what’s going on pretty quick. In this one we see the 4th and 5th Doctor tackle Cybermen, The council of timelords and masters of the universe to of course save the day. Pretty fun and I can’t wait to collect the rest.

[paranewsies-your-spooky-friends]

Who started the TV Paranormal show trend? Has it been good for the field?

The paranormal is a fascinating subject, with plenty of evidence for the existence of ghosts and other entities that most people can't see. But there's also a lot of pseudoscience in the field, from people claiming to be psychic when they're really just guessing or making up stories. Paranormal TV shows have helped promote some legitimate research into parapsychology—but they've also given pseudoscience more credibility than it deserves. How does this impact the field? And what are some ways we can make sure that paranormal researchers are taken seriously by skeptics and believers alike?

Ghost Hunters

As you may have noticed, we're talking about Ghost Hunters. The show first aired in 2004 on the now-defunct Sci-Fi Channel and ran until 2016 when it was canceled by network executives who thought it was time for a new paranormal adventure series. But before all that happened, there were Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, and Aaron Goodwin - three guys who started out as fans of the paranormal but then decided to become ghost hunters themselves. Their show followed their journey as they investigated areas around America where people had claimed to see things that go bump in the night.

Their show became popular enough that there exist entire websites devoted solely to debunking some of the evidence they use during episodes (and sometimes even real life). They've also been featured on other shows like Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum; A&E Biography; Biography Channel's Psychic Kids; Syfy's Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails Of The Adirondacks; Discovery Channel's Will To Live: The Final Journey Of Scott Carpenter And Paranormal Caught On Tape (with Nick Groff).

TAPS family (The Atlantic Paranormal Society)

The TAPS family is made up of Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango. The two brothers (Jason and Grant) are the head honchos of the operation. They are based in New York City and run a paranormal investigating company called Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS).

The group was first formed in 2003 when they were filming a documentary titled "Beyond the Grave". It was this film that gave birth to what we now know as Ghost Hunters fame!

Ghost Adventures

Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, and Aaron Goodwin are the people behind Ghost Adventures. This reality television series follows Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, and Aaron Goodwin as they investigate locations that are reported to be haunted. The show is produced by MY-Tupelo Entertainment for Travel Channel in association with Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum.

Ghost Adventures premiered on October 17, 2008, with an initial order of 13 episodes discovered from a season one DVD release at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con panel that took place before Halloween weekend.[7] According to Nielsen Media Research data released in March 2009,[8] Ghost Adventures was viewed by approximately 1 million viewers per week during its first season run on Travel Channel;[9][10][11] it then began its second season run on July 21st, 2009 with an episode titled “The Legend Of Bloody Mary” (Parts 1 & 2), which included some special guests including Taryn Manning who portrayed herself as well as her character's name while filming The OC tv show back in 2003 when she was cast among other notable actors such as Rachel Bilson (Audrey Hayes)and Josh Henderson(Ryan McPartlin).

Haunting Evidence

The show was hosted by Dave Schrader, who had previously been the host of Ghost Hunters. It ran for 5 seasons and had a strong following, but was eventually canceled due to a lack of funding. The format was similar to Ghost Hunters: each episode featured two teams of investigators visiting different haunted locations, who would spend their time investigating said location before returning later on in the evening to share their findings with each other via video conference call.

The main difference between Haunting Evidence and Ghost Hunters is that while both programs investigated haunted houses, Ghost Hunters focused more on seeking out spirits or ghosts than they did trying to prove there were no such things as ghosts; whereas Haunting Evidence made it their mission statement (no pun intended) to disprove all paranormal activity at any given time - which created tension between them and viewers who believed in what they were doing.

Most Haunted

Who started the TV paranormal show trend? Has it been good for the field of parapsychology? Let’s start with Most Haunted, which has been credited as being one of the first reality shows about ghosts. It was also one of the first shows to use EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena), which is when you hear a voice on an audio recording, but no one was physically present at that time or place. The show also used scientific equipment like thermal imaging and electromagnetic field detectors, which are used by professional ghost hunters today.

Paranormal TV shows have had a very big influence on the field of parapsychology.

In the field of parapsychology, we have seen a great rise in popularity and interest. For example, over the last few years, there has been an increase in people claiming to be psychics and mediums. People are also forming groups dedicated to researching paranormal phenomena. All of these things can be attributed to paranormal TV shows like Ghost Adventures, Paranormal State and Most Haunted which have had a very big influence on the field.

Paranormal TV shows have had a very big influence on the field of parapsychology by making it more mainstream, popular, and accessible.

Paranormal TV shows have been a very big influence on the field of parapsychology. They have brought people into it and created new interest in it. While some people dislike them and think they are not real, others like them because they enjoy watching ghost hunters or other paranormal investigators on television. These shows have also helped create new jobs for those who want to become ghost hunters or investigators themselves by learning from those who are already working in this field so they can learn how their job is done correctly before starting out on their own adventures.

[marcovaleyeah]

19.07.24

#Mira-Marathon | MCU

Film Name: Doctor Strange (2016); Production Studios: Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios; Director by: Scott Derrickson; Screenwriter: Jon Spaihts, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill; Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams; Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure; Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes;

"Doctor Strange" is a superhero film where Benedict Cumberbatch plays Stephen Strange, a neurosurgeon who becomes a magician after an accident, learning from the Ancient (Tilda Swinton). He becomes the protector of the Earth from mystical threats. Pros: Impressive visual effects, Exciting and unpredictable plot, Dynamic and inventive fight scenes, Benedict Cumberbatch's charismatic performance, New mystical aspect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cons: Not enough Christine Palmer revealed, Some predictable plot twists, Protracted ending. All in all, "Doctor Strange" is a visually impressive and exciting film with an interesting plot and a charismatic main character.

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐

[ulkaralakbarova]

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they’ve decided to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Penelope Stamp: Rachel Weisz Bloom: Adrien Brody Stephen: Mark Ruffalo Bang Bang: Rinko Kikuchi Curator: Robbie Coltrane Diamond Dog: Maximilian Schell Narrator (voice): Ricky Jay Rose: Nora Zehetner Young Bloom: Zachary Gordon Young Stephen: Max Records Charleston: Andy Nyman The Duke: Noah Segan Himself: Ram Bergman Apple Cart Vendor: Craig Johnson Albino: Dubravko Jovanović Young Girl: Esme Tyler Young Boy: Jovan Vitas Charleston’s Wife: Ana Sofrenović Chief of Police: Vladimír Kulhavý Snack Car Attendant: Alek Rodic Oafish Foster Father: Josif Tatić Foster Dad: Slobodan Ćustić Foster Mom: Branka Pujić Excited Boy: George Bocchetti Excited Boy: Elis Derham Bar Patron: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Bar Patron: Lukas Haas German Bar Owner (uncredited): Stefan Kapicic Film Crew: Casting: Mary Vernieu Costume Design: Beatrix Aruna Pasztor Writer: Rian Johnson Production Design: Jim Clay Original Music Composer: Nathan Johnson Director of Photography: Steve Yedlin Producer: Ram Bergman Casting: Shannon Makhanian Executive Producer: Wendy Japhet Producer: James D. Stern Editor: Gabriel Wrye Executive Producer: Douglas Hansen Music Supervisor: Brian Reitzell Music Editor: Drew DeAscentis Stunt Coordinator: Glenn Marks Set Decoration: Sophie Newman Script Supervisor: Nada Pinter Co-Producer: Tom Karnowski Co-Producer: Matthew J. Birch Unit Production Manager: Elena Zokas Unit Production Manager: Richard Sharkey First Assistant Director: Sean Guest Second Assistant Director: James Andrew Haven Hair Designer: Graham Johnston Supervising Art Director: Paul Kirby Art Direction: Jasna Dragović Assistant Art Director: Branislav ‘Bane’ Stevanović Assistant Art Director: Mladen Lisavac Assistant Set Decoration: Dejan Anđelković Property Master: Dave Fisher Unit Publicist: Alisa Buckley Still Photographer: Slobodan Pikula Transportation Coordinator: Nenad Kokot Post Production Supervisor: Philip Harrelson Visual Effects Supervisor: Ron Simonson Sound Designer: Jonathan Miller Sound Recordist: Jason Gaya ADR Mixer: Andrew Morgado ADR Mixer: Judah Getz Foley Mixer: Zach Michaelis Foley Mixer: John B. Cormier Driver: Aleksandar Ilić Movie Reviews:

[heyyoushouldexperiencethese]

GIANT REC LIST

LAST UPDATED 8/26/2024

Columbo

Bomberman Jetters

Id: Invaded

Yu-Gi-Oh (manga)

"My son is he man or beast" from action comics 400

Kagurabachi

Spy x Family

Chainsaw Man

Yotsuba

Frieren

N52 Superboy #26-34

Digimon (Especially Adventure, 02, Tamers, Savers, Appmon, & Ghost Game; for the movies, all of them aside from Tri)

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth

Marx Brothers

Get Smart (1965)

Superman vs Meshi

Detective Comics #500 "To Kill a Legend"

Christmas with the Super-Heroes #2 "Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot"

Captain Atom (1987)

Bronze Age Firestorm

Legion of Superheroes

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld

Hundreds of Beavers

3:10 to Yuma (1957)

The Maltese Falcon

Paper Mario

Paper Mario the thousand year door

famicom detective club (both games)

Ace Attorney 1-4 & Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Ghost Trick

Marvelous: Another Treasure Island

Pikmin 1-4

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby Planet Robobot

Kirby Triple Deluxe

Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe

Kirby's Adventure

Kirby Superstar

Dark Matter trilogy

Celeste

Batman: The Audio Adventures

Powerless (2016)

The Good Place

Arrested Development

Be Cool Scooby Doo

Sakamoto Days

El Chavo del Ocho

Chapulin Colorado

Arnold Drake's Doom Patrol

Grant Morrison's Doom Patrol

Rachel Pollack's Doom Patrol

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman

batman ego

Scooby Doo Team Up

The Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries

Happy Halloween Scooby Doo

Tsukumojuku (2005)

Dragon Quest

Rocket Slime

Mario & Luigi (all titles)

JoJo's bizarre adventure

Witch Hat Atelier

Pluto

Monster

John Wick 1-4

UHF

Weird Al Biopic

Little Shop of Horrors

Super Friends (1976)

A series of unfortunate events (books)

All the Wrong Questions

Power Bomberman

Custom Battler Bomberman/Bomberman 2

Tatami time machine blues

The Amazing World of Gumball

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

Codename Kids Next Door

Villainous

Regular Show

The looney tunes show

Nedroid

Sonic Boom (2014)

Hector con Carne

The Book of Life

films starring cantinflas (preferably in spanish, but if you don't know spanish well)

Hourman

tear along the dotted line

this world can't tear me down

Casa de papel

Airplane

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Wayside School

Fullmetal Alchemist (Manga)

Meanwhile (Comic)

Way of the Househusband

Welcome to demon school iruma kun

Infinity Train

Hilda

"The Twilight Zone" Her Pilgrim Soul/I of Newton

The Twilight Zone (Original Series)

All of Alan Brennert's comics

Villainous

Class of 3000

Rankin Bass Christmas specials (shout-out to Santa Claus is coming to town)

Moral Orel

Dungeon Meshi

Dorohedoro

Superman & the Authority

All-star Superman

Morrison's Action Comics

Morrison's Animal Man

Moore's Swamp Thing

Multiversity

Filmore!

Muppets Most Wanted

Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat (specifically season 1)

Baba is You

Henry Stickmin

The Giver quartet

Bomberman Generation

Bomberman Journey

A Bomberman Journey 2023 Followup

Bomberman Battle Pack: A way too in-depth analysis

The Weird

Sam & Max series (comics games AND show)

Goodbye Eri

Only Murders in the building

Criminal

Please Go Home, Akutsu-San!

Mousou Telepathy

Tomo Chan is a girl

Barda

Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Ip Man

Carole & Tuesday

Catch 22 (book)

Space Dandy

Vigilante

Dandandan

Rush Hour

What's up Doc

The cheap detective

The awful truth

charade

his girl friday

bringing up baby

The great race

Artemis Fowl (main series)

Don't hug me I'm scared

ultimate exorcist kiyoshi

squid games

Dokapon kingdom

lego city undercover

Summer Wars

Culdcept Revolt

Casablanca

hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

batman no man's land novelization

Ultraman Rising

She gets girls everyday

Detentionaire

the dangers in my heart

Heathers (film)

you and i are polar opposites

the guy she was interested in wasn't a guy at all

Kaguya Sama love is war

We want to talk about kaguya

Arakure Ojousama wa Monmon Shiteiru

A Story About a Man and a Woman and When They Sleep Together, Money Appears Out of Nowhere

undead unluck

the night is short walk on girl

fire punch

akane bashi

kaiju no. 08

The Story Between a Dumb Prefect and a High School Girl with an Inappropriate Skirt Length

disastrous life of saiki k

jitsu wa watashi wa/my monster secret

Boarding School Juliet

Happy Kanako's Killer Life

bigtop burger

pseudo harem

gravity falls

Tatami Galaxy

Kindergarten Wars

A story about smoking behind the back of a supermarket

Casino

shikimori is not just cute

Asahina Wakaba to Marumaru na kareshi

mob psycho 100

reigen

sublo & tangy mustard

they might be giants

weird al yankovic

saint motel

cab Calloway

St. Arnaud

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

Wild Roses

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/kn16zae by CriFree_FTW A newer, magical glimpse into the Batman lore, after the events of The Dark Knight. Sinéad, a young Irish artist in Gotham City, meets and forms a relationship with Jonathan Crane, and the two collide with a tormented billionaire and other familiar, colorful characters before embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. Words: 3487, Chapters: 1/13, Language: English Fandoms: Batman (Movies - Nolan) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con Categories: F/M, M/M Characters: Jonathan Crane, Rachel Dawes, Bruce Wayne, Original Female Character(s), Anna Ramirez, Damian Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Talia al Ghul, Original Male Character(s) Relationships: Jonathan Crane/Original Female Character(s), Rachel Dawes/Bruce Wayne, Anna Ramirez & Rachel Dawes Additional Tags: Adventure & Romance, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Not Canon Compliant, divergence, Canonical Character Death, Will update tags, Prostitution, Art, Identity Reveal, Transformation, Metamorphosis, Inspired By The Mummy (Movies 1999 - 2008), This piece is a mashup of different things that still work together, Eventual Happy Ending, Tearjerker, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Strippers & Strip Clubs, Inspired by Fanfiction, Partial Nudity, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Jonathan Crane Has Issues, Suggestive Themes, Vomiting, Jonathan Crane Redemption, Reunions, Good Parent Bruce Wayne, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Mystical Creatures, Sacrifice, Implied/Referenced Death in Childbirth, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Past Relationship(s), mentioned past abuse, Depression, Single Parents read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/kn16zae