#RealWorld

[rosekiller-addict]

here are the last names i Headcanon for omori characters (if y'all have any suggestions feel free to tell me, i might change it)

Hidaka (for mari and sunny): the first part of this means "sun" or "day" and considering Sunny's first name its kinda a funny pun. The second part means "high" or "tall" which is also kinda a pun bc they both died falling from high places

Duran (for Hero and Kel): Duran is a spanish surname that means "Enduring" I think this fits Hero and Kel well because after Mari died, Hero went into a state of depression which he had to endure and even though Kel represents acceptance, he still had to endure the pain of Mari's death

Tristesse (for Aubrey): Tristesse is a french name that literally means "sadness" and is often associated with misfortune. This fits Aubrey perfectly because of her situation with her parents and mari's death

Cheran (Aubrey part 2): Cheran is a biblical name that means "Anger" which fits her because she represents anger and its also a biblical name and Aubrey started to go to church after Mari died soooo (i hc that Aubrey doesn't like either of her last names bc she doesn't like her parents and each name is either her mom or dads so if she has to use one she'll use both but after the truth she starts to use Duran)

Demetriou (for Basil): Demetriou is a greek name that names "Child Of Demeter" which fits him because he likes plants and Demeter is the goddess of plants

[dreamteez-story]

Fate Chapter 4 - New Worlds ♫ Ray’s Playlist: “Falling in Reverse - Losing my Life”  ♫ Gwyn’s Playlist: “Shawn Mendes - In My Blood”

~★~ Ray ~★~

While Ray was led behind them like a prisoner by the two strangers, she looked around. Where had she ended up? Nothing about her surroundings seemed real. She had never seen these plants before and there seemed to be no sun and no sky. Everything was like a world hidden in a huge cave as if it had sunk like Atlantis. The dim light came from a few mushrooms that illuminated the path like floor lamps. Huge crystals towered upwards and the light refracted through them. Even the grass was different, not green, more turquoise. Sometimes even purple or orange. They followed a seemingly endless path that sometimes led through a valley, then over a bridge. 

After what felt like hours, Ray recognized the outline of a building in the distance. She stopped briefly on the small rise in the path and felt a jolt in her arms when the man on the other side of the chain stopped abruptly. Surprised, Beomgyu turned around, and shortly afterward so did his companion. The blue-haired man huffed a little annoyed and grabbed the chain in Beomgyu's hands to give it a good tug, followed by a "Come on now!"

Ray was pulled forward and when her head lifted again, she gave him a dirty look for this action. 

Gradually, more smaller buildings appeared, some built into the stone. In the middle and towering over everything was a palace. It was carved out of the mighty stone pillar that supported the entire ceiling of the cave and Ray's mouth fell open at the sight of it. Small lanterns on the houses shimmered purple and gave the town a mystical atmosphere. For the first time since she had been here, she saw other people, but were they people at all?

The inhabitants were just as strange as the two men in front of her. Some with horns, others without but with piercing eyes or scaly skin like a lizard. Everyone eyed her critically and started whispering in a language foreign to her as she passed them. As soon as one of the reactions was too conspicuous, one look from the stranger was enough to shut her up. Ray felt the piercing stares at her back as she climbed the many steps to the palace, but tried to hide her rising fear. 

The inside of the palace was dark, even less light came in from the outside and the few sources of light were apparently only decoration. Here, too, she was greeted by curious eyes, but they quickly slid to the side. Without hesitation and with long strides, the men walked with Ray through the long corridors to a huge, empty hall. The ceiling was so high that she had to tilt her head back to see the drawings on it. Pillars of more crystals and pointed stones supported the artwork above her. At the other end, a throne made of the same materials awaited her. A man was sitting on it. 

He seemed to be older than the other two and had his arm leaning on the armrest. His head rested on his fist and his eyes looked up at them with a bored expression. He studied the visitor with slightly furrowed brows, and when they came to a halt in front of him, he lowered his arm and tilted his head. Horns were growing out of his head too, but they were much more impressive than the stranger's. They were adorned with jewelry and precious stones that matched his crown. A long, heavy black cloak was draped over his shoulders and he held a staff in his other hand. 

"Good evening, Father," the blue-haired man greeted him and they both bowed low in front of him. The man on the throne nodded barely as his attention was focused on the guest behind them. He eyed Ray like his son before him, and she noticed the resemblance. 

"I thought you were on a mission, what are you doing here?" he asked roughly, placing the staff in his hand back on the floor. The echo resounded through the hall. 

"We were on our way when we heard screams near the portal," he explained objectively, stretching his back further to stand upright. "A tarantula attacked her and we brought her here, as protocol requires," he continued. The man remained unimpressed. "Besides..." he began again and had Beomgyu hand him the chains. He pulled on them again and Ray was dragged towards him by her arms. He roughly grabbed the cuffs on her wrists, lifted the sleeves of her clothes, and presented her wounds to his father. 

Suddenly his expression changed and he raised himself from his throne. He walked the three steps down to them without taking his eyes off Ray. He glanced briefly at his son, who then handed him the chains. He took a closer look at the injuries, especially the blood. Turning his head, he called out to an older man standing on the sidelines. The older man came immediately, looked at Ray's arms, and whispered something in the king's ear. His eyes fixed on Ray's, and she saw his expression change. 

"Well, well, well..." he murmured. "It's been years since we've had a human with us," he said, smiling slightly. But not in a friendly way, more calculating and disparaging. "How did you get here?" he asked her directly. 

Ray hesitated for a moment. 

"I was just there. I just remember falling asleep in my bed," she answered honestly. 

"A human being? How is that possible?" asked Beomgyu next to her. 

"It was possible once before, but I didn't expect it to happen again," the king replied. "Whatever the reason for her appearance, I don't want the elves to find out. They're already sticking their noses too deeply into our affairs anyway."

Elves? Ray began to doubt her sanity and was sure that everything here could only be a nightmare. 

"What should we do with her, father?" his son asked, his gaze glancing over to her for a moment. 

"Well, she's too valuable to be locked up as an ordinary prisoner..." he mused. "Besides, humans are too weak and fragile to do physical work..." he continued. Ray could barely hide her indignant expression. They were talking about her as if she wasn't there. 

"I have a use for her," the prince interjected. His father, however, gave him a stern look. 

"You have more women than you can satisfy, what do you want with a human?" he replied questioningly. That was enough for Ray, she was not a piece of merchandise you could buy at a bazaar!

"What's all this about? I'm neither your prisoner nor your worker and certainly not your whore!" she replied irritably, glaring at the young throne prince. But instead of being impressed or even intimidated, the king laughed out loud. 

"That's why you want her because she has such a sassy mouth?" He returned to his throne, still laughing slightly. "Fine by me," he agreed to his son's request. "But Yeonjun? " the prince raised his head. "First you will fulfill your mission," he said insistently, and again his son nodded in submission. "Enough now, go!"

With these words, they were led out of the throne room. Ray was still shocked by what had just happened. Against her will, Yeonjun had handed her over to another stranger, but he looked deep into her eyes before leaving the hall with Beomgyu by his side.

~★~ Gwyn ~★~

One week passed and nothing. She heard nothing from her best friend. She went back to Ray’s place and found her phone, out of battery of course. No Information, no nothing. She even went to the police to tell them she was missing and they took the request. But it didn’t seem like they thought she could really be at risk. They didn’t know her like Gwyn did. It was so out of character for her to not even text. She never went away without telling her anything. This was the first time and she was so scared. What if something happened to her best friend? It was one thing to not see her in university, but not at all? She went to their favorite cafe every day and Kai knew pretty much directly, that something was wrong. He blamed himself and Gwyn tried to calm the situation, but she couldn’t. With every day that Ray was missing, she lost a bit of energy. On day three Chris sat down at her table and told her she could hang the missing posters there and he would try to help her in any way possible. He was the owner of the cafe and on top of that, he was her cousin. He knew, better than anyone else, that Ray was like family for Gwyn. Chris, Kai and Gwyn met up every day to search at Ray’s most loved places, but nobody could find anything from her. The only thing she still remembered were the dark sketches she worked on the days before she disappeared. “She will come back. You know Ray, she is the strongest woman we know.” Chris tried to calm Gwyn down, but she only nodded, not believing his words. Yes, Ray was strong, but whatever happened, she didn’t believe it was just because of the picture of her mother. There was more and she hated herself for not understanding and solving what happened here. The day just didn’t want to end. Even in the late evening hours, Gwyn was still restless. Her thoughts went over the same words and even moments for hours now and nothing she did, could help her. Her head already buzzed like crazy and even tho she kept herself busy after leaving Ray’s dorm, again, she couldn’t do anything to calm down. She couldn’t focus on her favorite show or her sketches. Even listening to music seemed rather challenging. She wanted to search for her best friend, but she already tried everything she could. Today she even tried to get into contact with the women's home they worked at and the place Ray grew up. It was after 11 p.m. when she finally felt her body demanding rest, so she closed the laptop, went upstairs to her room and cuddled into her bed. Her hand grabbed the big red panda plushie out of the plushie pile on her side and embraced it. It was loved deeply and it showed. From most of the plushies here, it was the one that looked most scrunched. She got it from Ray, a few years back when they visited the zoo together. One last look on her phone, and she felt her body shivering. The tears followed. What was this? Why would Ray leave her like that? Of course, she wrote in her message that she was fine, but her best friend knew her better than she knew herself. And this message was days ago, Ray didn’t even seem to have read this. This behavior was nothing they ever had, not to the extent that she didn’t even know where she was. What should she do?

Memories of her grandma, the loneliness of this house, and the worry about her best friend, everything came crashing down on her harder than ever. Not once in these last two weeks, had she felt so weak, so useless, not once in her life. This was for sure one of the hardest weeks in her life. At the same moment, she hated herself for now losing her calm. She wasn’t able to hold it together anymore. Her whole body was out of her control, trembling under her cries. She didn’t even realize, that she left her bed, till it was too late.

~★~ Ray ~★~

Some time had passed since their arrival, probably two or three days. The times of day were blurred down here without direct sunlight. Only the nature of her tasks told her whether it was morning, noon, or evening. After Yeonjun and Beomgyu had left the palace, Ray was taken to a room that would be hers in the future. It was very simply furnished. She had a bed, a small table, and a cupboard for personal belongings that she didn't own. Most of the time she helped in the kitchen, tidying up, sweeping, or taking out the garbage. She was never allowed near the food. 

Conversations with her were also prevented as far as possible. Apart from that, the fact that she was human seemed to put some of the servants off. However, the only one who spoke to her a few times was a girl. Maybe her age. She usually washed the dishes and when Ray would help her and they were alone in the kitchen, Ray would ask her questions. 

Through her, Ray had learned that Yeonjun was the eldest son of the king of the so-called "deep dark". His closest companion was Beomgyu, actually a young healer whose skills were only moderately appreciated. Their relationship was also rather unequal. Yeonjun had a reputation for not being particularly friendly, especially not towards him. His haughtiness, arrogance, and womanizing were also well-known in the palace. He also had a younger sister, but Ray had never met her.

 She was also introduced to the race of Drow living here. They were very similar to elves, and some of them were even said to have been elves in the past. However, they lived far away from light and sun. Living in caves, dark forests, or remote valleys between snow and ice. They had gray, purple, or bluish skin in various shades. Even they could live to be several hundred years old and were endowed with superhuman powers. Some even possessed magic. In addition, they avoided contact with the elves. Hardly anyone spoke about them in this area. They were a hated enemy and even the name of their king was a death sentence here.

story ©dreamteez_story on wattpad characters and pictures credits to the owners

[abdulmejid]

Is Hustler University a Scam?

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[racerworldwide]

[gretasworld]

Danesti, Harghita County ,Eastern Transylvania

Greta's village

[self-esteem12]

The reality that the government trying to hide it from the people

[memoblue]

VERDADES

Al final todo te llevará por un camino. El camino de la verdad, lleno de secretos pero también de realidades. Aceptando y reconociendo. Lo que ves en el espejo es lo que es real. 

[pulsaris]

Mantenha o seu rumo com confiança, rodeie-se de pessoas que partilhem o seu espírito de empreendedor/a. 🌱 Uma saudação aos que se aventuram em projectos e actividades de empreendedorismo, tanto no mundo físico como no universo digital. ❤️

[dronacharyacollege]

DCE signed an MOU with Airport Authority of India(AAI)

Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida has signed an MOU with Airport Authority of India(AAI), opening doors to invaluable internship opportunities for our students. This collaboration promises to enrich learning experiences and foster real-world skills. Students of ECE/ EEE/ME departments along with faculty member Prof. Sanghamitra V. Arora attended the launch of an Internship Program ‘Pradipti’ at AAI

[irealekicka45]

a person in prison was on youtube, they said lets have an ounce of joy, i really won a 14th century x box and i think i want some.

[dreamteez-story]

What do your dreams really mean? That’s a question Ray and Gwyn asked themselves a lot of times, but the answer is something the best friends wouldn’t have dared to think of. But as Ray disappeared, Gwyn was the only one who could find clues to what could have happened to her. All the things they talked about, the dreams they had, all the things they both drew…The only answer she could find was, that these dreams are much more real than they ever thought. And as soon as she realized that, she found herself in a world that was her own dream, the same dream Ray now lived as well.

Their whole life changes and they need to adapt to the new world, to new people, while trying to find each other. As their search goes on, Gwyn finds herself with people she feels like she should have been with all her life and Ray is forced to challenge her own emotions, because of her stay in this dreamworld and the people she meets there. But how does one wake up from their own dream world?

TxT Fanfiction | OC x Soobin | OC x Yeonjun | Fantasy World

story ©dreamteez_story on wattpad characters and pictures credits to the owners

[ismaelossa]

[phonemantra-blog]

The Honda Elevate, a compact SUV launched in India in September 2023, has garnered attention for its style and features. One of the key considerations for potential buyers is fuel efficiency, especially with rising fuel prices. Honda claims an impressive 16.92 kmpl for the Elevate with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic gearbox. But does real-world driving experience mirror these claimed figures? We put the Elevate CVT to the test to find out. Unveiling the Engine and Transmission Before diving into the fuel efficiency results, let's revisit the technical specifications of the Honda Elevate CVT: Engine: 1.5-liter naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine Power: 121 PS Torque: 145 Nm Transmission: CVT Claimed vs. Real-World Fuel Efficiency While Honda boasts a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.92 kmpl for the Elevate CVT, our real-world testing revealed a different picture: City Driving: During our city driving tests, the Elevate CVT delivered an average fuel efficiency of 12.60 kmpl. This falls short of the claimed figure by approximately 4.32 kmpl. Highway Driving: On the highway, the Elevate CVT performed closer to the claimed figure, achieving an average fuel efficiency of 16.40 kmpl. This is just 0.52 kmpl lower than the claimed figure. Understanding the Discrepancy The discrepancy between claimed and real-world fuel efficiency is a common phenomenon. Several factors can contribute to this difference: Driving style: Aggressive driving habits, such as frequent acceleration and braking, can significantly impact fuel efficiency. Maintaining a steady speed and avoiding harsh maneuvers can improve fuel economy. Traffic conditions: Stop-and-go traffic prevalent in city driving significantly reduces fuel efficiency compared to smooth highway cruising. Road conditions: Uneven roads and rough terrain can increase fuel consumption due to the additional power required to navigate them. Vehicle condition: Regular maintenance, including proper tire inflation and air filter cleaning, can contribute to optimal fuel efficiency. Expected Fuel Efficiency for Different Driving Scenarios Based on our testing and considering the factors mentioned above, here's an estimated range of fuel efficiency you can expect from the Honda Elevate CVT: City driving: Over 13 kmpl Highway driving: Around 15 kmpl Mixed driving (city and highway): Around 14 kmpl Remember, these are estimates, and your actual fuel efficiency may vary depending on the factors mentioned earlier. Tips for Optimizing Fuel Efficiency While achieving the claimed fuel efficiency figures might be challenging in real-world scenarios, you can still adopt practices to maximize your Elevate CVT's fuel economy: Maintain a steady speed: Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. Minimize idling: Switch off the engine when waiting at traffic lights or for short durations. Plan your trips: Combine errands and avoid unnecessary travel. Maintain proper tire pressure: Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Drive smoothly: Avoid harsh acceleration and sudden braking. Regular maintenance: Ensure scheduled servicing and maintenance are performed to keep the engine running optimally. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Q1: Does the Honda Elevate CVT live up to its claimed fuel efficiency in city conditions? A1: The tested fuel efficiency in city conditions falls slightly short of the claimed mileage, with an observed figure of 12.60 kmpl. Q2: How does the Honda Elevate CVT perform on the highway in terms of fuel efficiency? A2: The tested fuel efficiency on the highway closely aligns with the claimed figure, recording an impressive 16.40 kmpl. Q3: What can owners expect in terms of fuel efficiency for mixed driving conditions? A3: In mixed driving conditions, the Honda Elevate CVT is estimated to offer a fuel efficiency of around 14 kmpl. Q4: Why might the fuel efficiency of a car vary for different drivers? A4: Individual factors such as driving style, road conditions, and the overall state of the vehicle can influence fuel efficiency, leading to variations among drivers.

[photo-roulette-wheel]

The real World Road Rules Challenge

[damnedplayer]

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year; the magic is everywhere, it truly is surreal... It is wonderful, indeed, but only for some of us. The others are struggling with bills to pay, children and parents to take care of, social problems to deal with, dark thoughts to think of; some of them can't really be happy for the holidays. They just can't do anything but hoping things will eventually solve in the end. But the problem is that they can't really know how close they are to this "end"... And they may be thinking of bringing "the end" closer and closer to them.