#The New Ashton Chronicles

[normallyxstranger]

Mother's Day

featuring Victor Foster & Mara Foster — characters from The New Ashton Chronicles, written & role-played by F.R. Southerland

( @normallyxstranger | @frsoutherlandauthor | www.frsoutherland.com )

© 2019 F.R. Southerland

original fiction (repost) | approx. words: 350 | general warnings: death mention | largely unedited | reblogs allowed & encouraged

1980s

     “I barely knew my mother,” Victor said, exhaling a quiet sigh as he leaned back. His only experience with mother figures came from Sonja, the witch who had taken him as a child, and Bernice–but old women were hardly a typical example. Mara had briefed him on her mother, and not in a kind way. It filled him not with dread or anxiety, but a longing to be finished with it soon. To pass the time, and ease Mara’s worry, Victor turned to small talk.

    Not his forte, but he tried. He placed a hand on her knee, gave a squeeze that was meant to be comforting. Mara shifted in her seat, and cut her eyes toward the door.

   “I almost envy that,” she said, and immediately winced. “Sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. It’s just–my mother is a tough nut to crack. She hates magic. And witches. I just wish–” And she paused and exhaled a hefty sigh. “Sometimes I wish I barely knew her,” Mara said, then winced again. “That was… the wrong thing to say. Sorry.”

     Even as one who had lost his mother at an early age and would’ve given damn near anything to have her back, he understood Mara’s sentiment. For some, family was a difficult obstacle to overcome–especially when that family was judgmental, hateful, and condescending.

     “We don’t have to do this,” he said, after a short pause. “We can leave. You don’t have to prove anything to her.”

     “Don’t I?” A mirthless laugh broke past her lips. “She’ll have to meet you eventually.”

     “Eventually.” There came another pause, then a smile inched across his face. “Eventually… but not today.”

     Mara turned a quizzical look at him. “What?”

     “Come on,” he said. Victor stood and offered his hand.

     “Victor… what are you doing?”

     “We’re postponing. I’ll meet her another time.” He continued to smile. 

     Despite her anxiety, the corners of Mara’s mouth lifted and she took his hand. “All right. But just so you know, there’s no real hurry to reschedule. I’m fine with it if you never meet her.”

     Victor would be fine with it too.

     They teleported away.

[frsoutherlandauthor]

The New Ashton Chronicles on Amazon

Meet the residents of New Ashton, Virginia—where the strange is everyday normal. Witches, demons, hunters, vampires, and all the Others join together for fight or play. In a town like theirs, where magic and mayhem run wild, just living their lives is easier said than done.

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[normallyxstranger1]

Remember when I said new things were coming? Here we go! October 2, 2023! Stay tuned!

Roughly a decade before Andy Foster became the badass witch she is today, she was a mixed-up, magic-addicted sixteen-year-old. Newly returned from the clutches of the Hallowed Circle Coven, she struggles with her crushing guilt. Then she meets Neoma Myles, another troubled, mystically inclined teen with her own dark history. Drawn inexplicably to one another, the two form an incredible bond through recovery... but will it survive the truths of their pasts?

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[disabilityshowdown]

Disability Showdown Full Bracket

Alright! No more mystery, we've got our list for the tournament!

For people new to this tournament, how this works is this: We narrowed our character list down from about 600 to 131 (it was gonna be 128 but we had three ties, so those have been reworked into three-character polls). The top 64 have been seeded into the bracket by number of nominations. The bottom 67 however, all got roughly the same amount of nominations, so those have been assigned places via random number generator, to remove any bias that I the poll runner may have about which characters I want to succeed

(I am so sorry if your obscure blorbo ends up against a super popular kid in round one, that's unfortunately the luck of the draw here, but I am keeping a record of characters that lose but whose fans fight the hardest for them, and we may do something with those kids later, so it's still worth campaigning for your faves!)

I will make an image for the bracket once we get past the first round or two, but right now I have no idea how to make a visual bracket containing 131 characters, upload it to tumblr, and still have it be at all useful

So for the first round, I'll just give the matchups by name, in a list under the cut. We'll be working through this list 8 polls at a time (my pinned post will stay updated with the current 8 once the tournament starts), and good luck everyone!

Eda Clawthorne (Owl House) vs Cassandra Cain (DC)

Hiccup and Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon) vs Peppermint (Hi-Fi Rush)

Barbara Gordon (DC) vs Demoman (Team Fortress 2)

Toph Beifong (Avatar: the Last Airbender) vs Finn Tidestrider (Just Roll With It)

Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs Red (Pokemon)

Ashton Greymoore (Critical Role) vs Walter White Jr (Breaking Bad)

Finn Mertens (Adventure Time) vs Wade Wilson (Marvel)

Kitty Softpaws (Puss in Boots) vs Jean Havoc (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Matt Murdock (Marvel) vs Ellen (The Witch's House)

Clint Barton (Marvel) vs Maedhros (The Silmarillion)

Nicholas Benedict (The Mysterious Benedict Society) vs Jancy True (Drawtectives)

Donatello (TMNT: Rise, IDW) vs Black Raisin Cookie (Cookie Run)

Octavio Silva (Apex Legends) vs Dr Carmilla (The Mechanisms)

Crutchie (Newsies) vs Nemo (Finding Nemo)

Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars) vs Renarin Kholin (Stormlight Archives)

Amaya (The Dragon Prince) vs Long John Silver (Treasure Planet)

Charles Xavier (Marvel) vs Dagen Underthorn (Critical Role)

Viktor (Arcane) vs Cecil Palmer (Welcome to Night Vale)

Taimi (Guild Wars 2) vs Eli Vance (Half Life)

Johnny Joestar (JJBA) vs Floofty Fizzlebean (Bugsnax)

Vash the Stampede (Trigun Stampede) vs Sunny (OMORI)

Drey Ferin (Just Roll With It) vs Kizuna Chieda (AI: The Somnium Files)

Geordi LaForge (Star Trek) vs Phosphophyllite (Houseki No Kuni)

Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows) vs Zuko (Avatar: the Last Airbender)

Melanie King (The Magnus Archives) vs Eugenides (Queen's Thief)

Snake (Zero Escape) vs Malenia (Elden Ring)

Future Leo (ROTTMNT) vs Edgar Jomfru (Metalocalypse)

Janice Palmer (Welcome to Night Vale) vs Jet Black (Cowboy Bebop)

Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) vs Wylan Van Eck (Six of Crows) vs Linh Cinder (Lunar Chronicles)

Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs Peter Sqloint (Just Roll With It)

Bucky Barnes (Marvel) vs All Might (Boku No Hero Academia)

Della Duck (Ducktales) vs Maya Lopez (Marvel)

Jayfeather (Warrior Cats) vs Isabella Paretti (ValorPUNK)

Shouko Nishimiya (A Silent Voice) vs Gary Goodspeed (Final Space)

Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) vs Brightheart (Warrior Cats)

Briarlight (Warrior Cats) vs Jinx (Arcane)

Ticket Jerry (Dialtown) vs Darth Maul (Star Wars)

Yang Xiao Long (RWBY) vs Dulcinea Septimus (Locked Tomb)

Ricky Potts (Ride the Cyclone) vs Helena Adams (Identity V) vs Antonio (Identity V)

Jimmy Valmer (South Park) vs Vanellope (Wreck-It Ralph)

Terezi Pyrope (Homestuck) vs Sam Vimes (Discworld)

Bruno Madrigal (Encanto) vs Custas (Witch Hat Atelier)

Gregory House (House MD) vs Gunthrie Miggles-Rashbax (Dimension 20)

Moon Knight (Marvel) vs Splinter (TMNT)

Shanks (One Piece) vs Goro Majima (Yakuza)

Chai (Hi-Fi Rush) vs Maria Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Kazuhira Miller (Metal Gear Solid) vs Sir Marc (Penumbra Podcast)

Izaya Orihara (Durarara) vs Hermann Gottlieb (Pacific Rim)

Finnegan Wake (Monster High) vs Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)

Frankie Stein (Monster High) vs Charlotte Webber (Marvel)

Sage Beldaruit (Witch Hat Atelier) vs Susie (Flight Rising)

Urakawa Mamoru (Mega Man) vs Undyne (Undertale)

Teo (Avatar: the Last Airbender) vs Gazelle (Kingsman)

Tavros Nitram (Homestuck) vs Dunban (Xenoblade Chronicles)

Hearthstone (Magnus Chase) vs Gabriella (Little Mermaid)

Tony Stark (Marvel) vs Mera Salamin (Epithet Erased)

Rani (Pixie Hollow) vs Haruka Sakurai (MILGRAM)

Wilt (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) vs Handy (Happy Tree Friends)

Izumi Curtis (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs Nog (Star Trek: DS9) vs Spock (Star Trek: Discovery)

Juno Steel (Penumbra Podcast) vs Merle Highchurch (The Adventure Zone)

Furiosa (Mad Max) vs Massimo (Luca)

Bentley (Sly Cooper) vs Symmetra (Overwatch)

Quasimodo (Hunchback of Notre Dame) vs Cyborg (Teen Titans)

Nagito Komaeda (Dangan Ronpa) vs Link (Legend of Zelda)

[diabeticgirl4]

Ten(ish) people I’d like to get to know better

(Ty to @bluegreenamber for tagging me!! Omg!!)

Last song: Harpy Hare by Yaelokre, aka my new hyperfixation song. This will probably be the top song on my spotify wrapped for this year lmao.

Favorite color: pink! 💖

Last book: counting graphic novels? The Whitestone Chronicles: Ripley. Counting only normal print books? Uhh. Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp? I still need to finish it tho whoops.

Last movie: Red One. pretty enjoyable!

Last tv show: Pit Bulls & Parolees! I rly rly adore this show so much, it's so gooood.

sweet/spicy/savory: sweet, I have such a sweet tooth omg. savory is also nice but Not a fan of spicy lol.

relationship status: siiiinggglllee and not intending on changing it anytime soon (I feel like "aromantic" should be a valid answer also lol)

last thing I googled: "dnd shortbow modifier". I'm fixing up my rogue's character sheet and couldn't remember if ranged weapons were str or dex based since they aren't labeled as finesse lol (turns out they're generally always dex based! sweet!)

current obsession: Critical role, still nonstop since I started it two years ago lol. my mental health's been. not great. lately so I haven't been reading as many fanfics lately, but I'm still fairly focused on hunting down good cr1 (or cad or ashton centric) fics whenever I can lol. also I feel like obsessing over my bunches of oc's should be mentioned as a close runner up lol.

looking forward to: I just found out Paprika is available free on tubi, so I promised myself I'd watch it this weekend. I've been looking for that movie for years!!!

tagging, but seriously no pressure: @tatianaluz, @eroshiyda, @spectralowls, @baker-and-fangirl, @moreclaypigeons, and uhh hey you! if you see this and want to fill it out you are officially tagged by me go for it :)

[hplovecraftmuseum]

For nearly the entire history of his writing life Lovecraft was refining and expanding the synthetic mythology of his tales. Though some of his critics have suggested that he had become dissatisfied with his fictional creations In his final years, Lovecraft continued to mention such themes to correspondents till the end. In the letters to Willis Conover particularly HPL continued to "improvise" upon his cosmic characters and seemed to take some pleasure in doing so. LOVECRAFT AT LAST chronicles the letters of Conover - at the time a teenager - and Lovecraft in the final 2 years of his life. Conover would go on to be an important promoter of Jazz. Below is a cover illustration of Conover's fanzine. The art was by Virgil Finlay. To the right is Conover himself as an adult. If one studies the comments made to friends like CAS and young Conover as well as statements made by Lovecraft in his origional and even ghost-written stories it is certainly evident that Lovecraft was redefining some of his more 'cosmic' entities as archetypes rather than mere tentacled and material monsters. Cthulhu, the Fungi From Yuggoth hordes, the star-headed 'Elder Things' of Antarctica, and the cone bodied "Great Race" of pre-human Australia, may be aliens from outer space and mostly material in essence, but Azathoth, Nyarlathotep, Yog-Sothoth and his female counterpart Shub-Niggurath, and even Clark Ashton Smith's Tsathoggua, take on new and more ultra-material significance in his final conceptions and reevaluated proclamations. Examples of this trend will be listed here soon. (Exhibit 547)

[book--brackets]

Future Competitions

In light of recent requests and submissions, once this competition is over, we'll be starting back up again with a whole new set of books! If you'd like to submit a title, check my pinned post and the list below to make sure your submission is eligible. I can no longer add to this list. Any further titles are being kept privately by me, but there are there, I promise! I am now tagging asks with the titles submitted.

A to Z Mysteries

Abhorsen

A Dog's Life

Adventure (Blyton)

Adventures of the Bailey School Kids

Adventurers Wanted

Alcatraz VS the Evil Librarians

Alex Rider

All-of-a-Kind Family

The American Girl Books

Amulet

Anne of Green Gables

Animal Ark

Animorphs

Applewhites

The Babysitter's Club

The Bartimaeus Trilogy

Beacon Street Girls

Beatrice Bailey

The Belgariad

Bella Sara

Betsy-Tacy

Black Beauty

The Black Stallion

The Blackwell Pages

Books of Bayern

The Borrowers

Bridge to Terabithia

The Boxcar Children

Captain Underpants

Casson Family

The Cat Club

Catwings

Charlotte's Web

The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci

The Chronicles of Dragon

The Chronicles of Prydain

The Circle of Magic

Clementine

The Clique

The Cloak Society

Cobble Street Cousins

The Cooper Kids Adventures

Coraline

Damar (McKinley)

The Dark Hills Divide

The Dark Is Rising

Dear America

Dear Canada

Deltora Quest

The Divide (Kay)

Dork Diaries

Dragonbreath

The Dragonfly Pool

Dragonhaven

Dragon Rider

Dragon Slayer's Academy

Earthsea Cycle

East (Pattou)

Echo (Ryan)

Edgar & Ellen

Emily (Montgomery)

Emily Windsnap

The Enchanted Castle

Encyclopedia Brown

Esperanza Rising

The Ever Afters

The Faerie Realm

Fablehaven

Fairyland (Valente)

The Faraway Tree

Ferngully

First Light (Stead)

Five Children and It

Flat Stanley

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Gallagher Girls

Geronimo Stilton

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

The Giver

Goddess Girls

Goosebumps

Graceling

The Great Brain

The Greenglass House

Gunnerkrigg Court

Half Upon a Time

The Hardy Boys

Hatchet

Heist Society

Help, I'm Trapped...

His Dark Materials

Holes

How to Train Your Dragon

The Hunger Games

Igraine the Brave

The Immortals Quartet

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

Ingo (Dunmore)

The Inheritance Cycle

Inkheart

Iron Hearted Violet

Island of the Aunts

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Ivy & Bean

Journey to the River Sea

Julie of the Wolves

Junie B. Jones

The Kane Chronicles

The Kid Who Ran for President

Kiki Strike

Killer Unicorns

Kingdom Keepers

The Last Apprentice

The Letter for the King

La Quête d’Ewilan (in French)

Legend (Lu)

Les Chevaliers d’Émeraude (in French)

Leven Thumps

Liesl & Po

Little House on the Prairie

A Little Princess

Little Women

Lockwood & Co.

The Lost Conspiracy

Macdonald Hall

The Magic Thief

Magic Treehouse

The Magisterium

Magnus Chase

Malory Towers

Matt Cruse

Maximum Ride

Melissa (Gino)

Merlin (Barron)

Michael Vey

Miri and Molly

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

The Missing (Haddix)

Mister Max

The Mistmantle Chronicles

Misty (Henry)

Molly Moon

The Moorchild

Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

The Music of Dolphins

My Secret Unicorn

My Side of the Mountain

My Teacher Is an Alien

Nancy Drew

Nevermoor

The Neverending Story

Nimona

The Ogre Downstairs

Out of My Mind

The Penderwicks

Pendragon

Peter and the Starcatchers

The Phantom Stallion

The Phantom Tollbooth

Pillage (Skye)

Pippi Longstocking

Pixie Tricks

Poison (Zinn)

Pony Pals

Princess Academy

Protector of the Small

Rainbow Magic

Rain Reign

Ramona

Regarding the...

The Roman Mysteries

Rose (Webb)

Rowan of Rin

The Royal Diaries

Running Out of Time

Sammy Keyes

Savvy

School of Fear

The Search for Wondla

The Secret Garden

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

The Secret Series

Septimus Heap

A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Seventh Tower

Shadow Children (Haddix)

Silver Brumby

Silverwing

Skullduggery Pleasant

Song of the Lioness

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Stardust

Stargirl

The Strictest School in the World

Swallows and Amazons

Sweet Valley High

The Swiss Family Robinson

A Tale Dark & Grimm

The Tale of Despereaux

Tales of Alderley

Tales of Magic

Ten Kids, No Pets

The Thief Lord

Tiffany Aching

Tillerman Cycle

Time Hunters

The Trumpet of the Swan

Tuck Everlasting

Tuesday McGillycuddy

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

Uglies

Un Lun Dun

Undertow

Unicorn Chronicles

Upon a Marigold

Upside-Down Magic

The Vengekeep Prophecies

The View from Saturday

The War That Saved My Life

Wayside School

The Westing Game

When You Reach Me

Where the Red Fern Grows

Wildwood Chronicles

Windsingers

Wings & Co.

Winnie the Pooh

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

The Worst Witch

You Be the Jury

[aliteraryprincess]

December 2023 Wrap Up

Finally posting my December wrap up, featuring the one and only Butters!

Books Read: 13

Check me out! I mean, yes, two are short stories and seven are children's books, but it's still impressive! The Doctor's Family is my new favorite of the month, and it was an absolute joy to reread The Chronicles of Narnia (even if there are some...questionable aspects). There is no least favorite because everything was lovely! Books marked with a star are audiobooks and books marked with ® are rereads.

"The Executor" by Margaret Oliphant - 3.5 stars

"The Rector" by Margaret Oliphant - 4 stars

Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey - 4 stars *

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - 5 stars ®

Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis - 4.5 stars ®

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis - 4.5 stars ®

Assembly by Natasha Brown - 4 stars

The Doctor's Family by Margaret Oliphant - 5 stars

The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis - 4.5 stars ®

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis - 4 stars ®

The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis - 4 stars ®

The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis - 4 stars ®

George Eliot: A Life by Rosemary Ashton - 4 stars

On Tumblr:

Again, check me out! We've got tons here. Quotes, lists, even a tag. And, of course, some cat photography because everyone should admire the beauties that are my boys.

November Wrap Up

Book Quotes: Assembly by Natasha Brown

Book Quotes: The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis

Book Quotes: The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis

Book Quotes: The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis

Cat Photography: Butters and Pippin say hi!

Cat Photography: Basket Boys ❤️❤️❤️

Tagged: Favorite Bookish Photos From 2023

aliteraryprincess' Readers Also Enjoyed 2023

Fairy Tales and Their Retellings Aliteraryprincess Has Read (2023)

aliteraryprincess' Books Acquired in 2023

aliteraryprincess' 50 Books to Read in 2024

aliteraryprincess' Books Read in 2023

On YouTube:

There's not quite as much here as I'd like, but I really enjoyed filming all of these, especially the two 50 books lists.

December TBR | Remember December Rereadathon & more!

November Wrap Up | 8 books!

Do I Read the Books I Haul? | plus a mini book haul!

Currently Reading 12/17/23

Did I Read My 50 Books to Read in 2023?

Christmas Book Haul! 🎄🎁

2024 Reading Goals and Plans | 50 Books to Read in 2024

[poorvainsightsuccess]

Top 10 Inspirational Movies Every Entrepreneur Must Watch – Insights Success Media

As we observe the most successful entrepreneurs who have carved out a remarkable place in the market, one key factor behind their success is often inspiration. This inspiration doesn’t just come from formal education or business experience, but from various sources such as motivational speeches, public programs, books, and even movies. Films, in particular, have the power to spark that entrepreneurial drive by presenting compelling stories, deep concepts, and transformative ideas. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 movies every entrepreneur should watch, which are known for their motivational and insightful takeaways. Read More - https://insightssuccessmedia.com/exploring-the-top-movies-to-watch-for-entrepreneurs/ 1) The Founder (2016) In this biographical drama, Michael Keaton portrays Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald’s into a global empire. The film showcases Kroc’s relentless drive and strategic ingenuity, even as he ousts the original founders to claim control of the company. "The Founder" is a perfect example of the entrepreneurial journey filled with both triumphs and ethical dilemmas, making it a must-watch for anyone in business.

2) The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Starring Will Smith, this film follows the true story of Chris Gardner, a homeless man who battles against all odds to provide a better life for himself and his son. The raw, unvarnished portrayal of hardship and perseverance makes this movie incredibly motivational for entrepreneurs. Success doesn’t come easily, and this film emphasizes the importance of persistence and believing in yourself through tough times.

3) Jobs (2013) "Jobs" tells the story of the visionary behind Apple Inc., Steve Jobs, played by Ashton Kutcher. The movie explores his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a tech giant. It highlights Jobs’ passion, determination, and the obstacles he overcame, which are integral lessons for any entrepreneur aiming for innovation and success.

4) The Secret (2006) Based on the Law of Attraction, "The Secret" is a film that encourages positive thinking and visualization to manifest success. While some may be skeptical of its premise, the movie has inspired countless individuals to change their mindset and approach to life and business. For entrepreneurs seeking motivation to stay focused on their goals, this film offers a refreshing perspective.

5) The Social Network (2010) This film chronicles the rise of Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. It showcases the highs and lows of creating a billion-dollar company, including the challenges of relationships, legal battles, and betrayal. The movie is a compelling reminder of the power of innovation and the impact of networking, making it one of the top 10 movies for entrepreneurs to watch.

6) Yes Man (2008) Jim Carrey stars in this comedy as Carl Allen, a man who lives a monotonous life until he attends a motivational seminar that encourages him to say "yes" to every opportunity. The film is an entertaining way to reflect on the missed chances in life and highlights how embracing new opportunities can lead to unexpected success.

7) Limitless (2011) "Limitless" takes you on a thrilling ride with Eddie Morra (played by Bradley Cooper), a struggling writer who gains access to a mysterious drug that unlocks his brain’s full potential. The movie is a metaphor for unleashing untapped potential, and it challenges entrepreneurs to push their boundaries and maximize their capabilities.

8) The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, this film follows the rise and fall of a stockbroker whose insatiable greed leads him to live a life of excess. The movie is known for its unforgettable scenes, including the famous "sell me this pen" moment, offering valuable sales and business lessons. It’s a reminder of how ambition can both empower and consume, teaching entrepreneurs about the risks of unchecked drive.

9) The Words (2012) Bradley Cooper stars in "The Words" as a struggling writer who stumbles upon a manuscript that transforms his career. The movie delves into the price of success and the personal challenges one faces while striving for recognition. It’s a valuable film for entrepreneurs as it encourages them to take ownership of their work and seize opportunities without compromise.

10) Good Will Hunting (1997) One of the most heartwarming films of all time, "Good Will Hunting" features Matt Damon as a janitor at MIT who is also a self-taught genius. Through his relationship with a therapist (Robin Williams), he learns to embrace his potential and pursue his dreams. For entrepreneurs who doubt their own worth or struggle with self-limiting beliefs, "Good Will Hunting" offers a powerful reminder of the importance of self-discovery and mentorship. Read More -https://insightssuccessmedia.com/

[normallyxstrange]

normallyxstrange, an urban fantasy RP blog based on The New Ashton Chronicles by F.R. Southerland. independent, private, selective, & multi-everything.

[normallyxstranger1]

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All major characters introduced in Witch Way. 

[normallyxstranger]

Can't Blame a Demon for Tryin'

featuring Andy Foster & Dylan Matherson — characters from The New Ashton Chronicles, written & role-played by F.R. Southerland

( @normallyxstranger | @frsoutherlandauthor | www.frsoutherland.com )

© 2019 F.R. Southerland

original fiction (repost) | approx. words: 550 | general warnings: language, suggestive dialogue | largely unedited | reblogs allowed & encouraged

It didn’t really seem to matter how many wards she put up, or how many sigils she drew on her wall--Dylan always managed to get inside her apartment. Usually, it was when she was around. Inopportune moments, mostly. The middle of the night, having just gotten out of the shower, settling down to enjoy an entire pizza herself and suddenly having to share–-those moments.

When she walked into her apartment, arms laden with grocery bags, to find him rummaging in her kitchen, all she could do was give a resigned sigh. “Shit. If you’re going to break into my place, the least you can do is help me put away the groceries.”

A streak of orange flew out from beneath the couch and darted for the still open door. The kitten moved too fast for Andy to shut the door, and with her arms full of bags, it was hopeless to catch her. “Vivi, no! Godsdamnit. Dylan.”

“M’not the one leavin’ the door open, love. Don’t blame it on me.” He moved lazily from where he’d paused, munching on a handful of Doritos. His expression was more than slightly amused, and it only grew more obnoxious when he saw the annoyance and frustration flash in Andy’s aura. She always did have such a lovely one. It went so perfectly with her temper and the sharp look she directed at him.

He pretended to be put out by the implication of that look. “Fine, love. I’ll get her. Hang out.” He passed through the shadow and out into the hall. Andy took in a deep breath, watching as he retrieved her cat from the end of the hall and walked her back, cradled against his chest.

“Almost had it there, huh?” Dylan sing-songed, rubbing the kitten behind the ears. Vivi started to purr. Andy could hear her even standing several feet from him. “Almost got away.”

Andy rolled her eyes and the door slammed shut with force behind Dylan. She stepped to the kitchen and deposited the grocery bags onto the cluttered counter and took her cat back from him. “What are you doing here anyway?” she asked as Vivi wound herself in Andy’s red hair and nuzzled her neck.

“Came to visit m’favorite witch, o’ course. Why else would I be here?” He immediately began to rummage through her purchases.

“I can think of a dozen reasons. None of them good.”

“A dozen?” He repeated, mock surprise in his voice. “Why, you only need one. And it ain’t good. S'bad. Dirty, in fact.” And then Dylan flashed her that wicked grin of his and grabbed the box of Cheez-its from the bag.

Andy gave a smile in return, tight-lipped and sarcastic. It was tempting, she had to admit that, but no. That was a closed chapter of her life. “Take your snacks and go. And next time, text me for a booty call like a normal person, so I reject you with a series of emojis. ‘Kay? This face to face stuff–I’d rather not.”

“Well, you don’t have to be facin’ me–”

“Dylan no."

He just continued to grin. “Can’t blame a demon for tryin’.”

[frsoutherlandauthor]

Her Own Kind of Magic, a New Ashton Chronicles Novella

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Roughly a decade before Andy Foster became the badass witch she is today, she was a mixed-up, magic-addicted sixteen-year-old. Newly returned from the clutches of the Hallowed Circle Coven, she struggles with her crushing guilt. Then she meets Neoma Myles, another troubled, mystically inclined teen with her own dark history. Drawn inexplicably to one another, the two form an incredible bond through recovery... but will it survive the truths of their pasts?

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Blood Ties, The New Ashton Chronicles, Book 2 coming June 30, 2023! ----> Kindle $1.99 | Print $12 | Free to read on Kindle Unlimited

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The New Ashton Chronicles on Amazon

Meet the residents of New Ashton, Virginia—where the strange is everyday normal. Witches, demons, hunters, vampires, and all the Others join together for fight or play. In a town like theirs, where magic and mayhem run wild, just living their lives is easier said than done.

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The latest Broadway revival of Pinter’s Betrayal, is star studded and well acted by Zawe Ashton, Charlie Cox and the remarkable Tom Hiddleston.

The play has an asture, utilitarian set by Soutra Gilmour, with glaring lights by Jon Clark. Director Jamie Lloyd has striped this 1978 play to a couple a chairs and a folding table. There is no place to hide, as the actors crawl along the walls, like ghosts of the past and present, when not in scenes. Are they perhaps embarrassed at their behavior? At least Emma (Ms. Ashton) should, since she has cheated on her husband with his best friend for seven years. To make matters even more bizarre, her husband knew about it for two of those years. it took him two more years to finally leave this sham of a 14-year marriage. Emma and Jerry (Cox) have cared nothing about Robert’s (Hiddleston) feelings and yet when Robert tells Jerry he knew, it is Jerry who is hurt.

Ashton is flirtatious, manipulative and graceful, you understand why both men are drawn to her. Cox is charming, if not a bit daft and I have to admit I did not understand why Emma ever chose him over her husband, except he had a great pickup line. After all Jerry drunkenly declares his undying love to his best friend’s wife behind his best friend’s back? However it is Hiddleston’s performance, who is utterly devastated by both his wife and his friend that has our heart. His scene with Emma, when he learns the truth, has despair written all over his face, his eyes almost brimming over. Then when he sees Jerry, he is like a tiger wanting to claw, or maul him with the scars that have obviously set in, yet not wanting to destroy his friendship, a sense of complacency sinks in. It is heartbreaking.

As the actors circle together and apart always orbiting in each others hemisphere, we see the biggest betrayal is that of oneself. Nothing really happens once we know the secret, which is how the play starts. We just go through the motion of figuring out how these incidents happen. Thank-God for good acting.

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