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[betwixtbeasts]

BETWIXTBEASTS WRITEBLR INTRO

ABOUT ME;

hello! my name is Ezra, also known as betwixt beasts. I'm in my early thirties, acespec, bisexual, and non-binary, and I use they/them pronouns. I'm a college student and aspiring educator, and I have adhd, depression, chronic pain, and anxiety. I keep fish tanks, have a cat, and when I'm not writing or working on school I'm usually reading or gaming.

most, if not all, of the fiction that I write is romantic. and it's a rare day that I write something that doesn't involve some level of fantasy or sci-fi. oh, and it's all very queer. at the moment I'm posting a bit on wattpad, but I also would like to eventually use p*treon, and perhaps other publishing methods, in the future.

my hope is to make some new friends, find more to read, and also learn more about writing here on tumblr. and maybe promote my own work a little, as well!

a note; this tumblr may contain nsfw text and/or images and written smut. if you are under 18 or feel uncomfortable with that kind of content, please do not follow. thank you!

WORKS IN PROGRESS;

the dragon queen

To protect her people, Aellys must marry the dragonking, unite their empires, and defeat the leviathans who would rule them all.

Dragons and humans have been mortal enemies for as long as anyone can remember, and Queen Aellys hates dragons more than most. They’re monsters who deserve nothing but death and destruction, and she will personally hunt every dragon that sets foot on her land or wing in her sky.

But something worse is coming.

Leviathans are emerging from the sea, great beasts of legend who once had aspirations to take over the world. It was only when humans and dragons united were they defeated before. And it is only when humans and dragons unite that they will be defeated once again.

requiem (book one of the triumvirate trilogy)

A hundred years ago, vampires, witches, and werewolves emerged from hiding, revealing themselves to humanity. Soon after that, they took over the world. Forming the Triumvirate, the three ruling classes, humans became second-class citizens, serving their supernatural betters.

Oliver is one of the hidden, an unregistered human, hiding from the forces of the Triumvirate to live a life of freedom. Until he is betrayed by one he loves, and sentenced to ten years of indentured servitude. He expects to be sent to labor in one of the factories or in the fields - instead, he’s auctioned off, and sold to a vampire as a servant and source of blood.

Just when Oliver thinks it can’t get any worse, he meets his new master, the vampire Prince, one-third of the Triad who rule the country. Theo Montgomery has a reputation, and it isn’t a kind one. But Prince Theo won’t take what isn’t freely given.

And as Oliver is introduced to the decadent world of noble vampire society, he’ll learn nothing is as he thought.

at the edge of the sea

Prince Felix Darrow has spent his whole life dreaming of the sea.

But living in landlocked Vadraia, he’s never even seen the ocean.  Not until his father, the king, announces his marriage to Princess Nadiya of Apresh, deciding his future in one fell swoop. No matter that Felix has never felt an ounce of attraction to anyone before, or that he doesn’t want to become prince-consort. But his father insists he do his duty to his country, and so Felix is sent away, across the ocean, to a foreign land.

When his ship runs into a terrible storm, Felix is thrown into the sea, a deadly fate. If the water doesn’t kill him, the many creatures who call the ocean home surely will. Or so he thinks.

Until he grows gills at his throat, and scales on his back.

Felix is one of the seafolk, a merman, inherited through the mother he never knew. But as he discovers an empire under the sea, and freedom he never felt before, can Felix resist the pull of the land he once walked upon?

When he’s captured by fishermen, Felix believes his fate is sealed. Until a pirate attack changes everything.

[keeponwinking]

One of the things I love about living in Korea are the beautiful cafes. Every time I visit Seoul, I try to find a one or two cafes I have heard about. Occasionally I come across one by pure accident. I don’t even mind going alone because I like the way a cafe can recharge you and make you feel human again. Besides giving me a place to collect my thoughts, I love the way they add character to the neighborhoods they are in.

While there is an abundance of cafes in Seoul, I did find a few places underwhelming with their over overpriced drinks and overly hyped marketing. Happily, I can say I also found a few favorite places worth sharing with friends! Here a the places you should check out if you are in Seoul.

EP3 Black Essence

The simple siren call of “black essence” on the window begged me to see if there was any truth to it. One of the things I miss is a strongly brewed high quality coffee. I am happy to say there is now a specialty cafe in my own neighborhood that I can now turn to, but when I am in Seoul I head to EP3. When you walk in there is a waiting area to your left, a wooden bench stadium area, and a selection of brewing instruments and coffee beans on your right. Without a doubt the focus is completely on the coffee beans. If the setup that initially greets does not convince you that they take their coffee seriously here, the menu will confirm it. To add to my delight, my coffee came with a beautiful Belgian chocolate truffle. The coffee here is simply one of the best I have had the pleasure of enjoying. Located near the Tongin Market.

Address: 41-1 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu Seoul Naver: Tongindong Coffee Workshop Opening Times: 08:00-21:00 Nearest Station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 2) Instagram: EP3.BlackEssence

Being a pet owner, I get to enjoy the affections of our chihuahua on a regular basis. For many, pet ownership is not feasible. Which is why dog and cat cafes are popular here in Korea. You get to love on your new furry friends and come back as often as you want. Sometimes the drinks don’t taste good so they don’t entice me to stay long. Luckily, I found a couple of places where the atmosphere was lovely, the animals sweet, and the food or drinks were enjoyable.

Blind Alley Cafe

Let’s face it, for most animal cafes, getting fed by admirers is an occupational hazard for its occupants. At Blind Alley Cafe there are cute raccoons, a Corgi, and a couple of teacup pigs to charm you out of your morsels. While most animal cafes charge you overpriced drinks, this one separates the charges. Meaning you can enjoy picking anything you want off the menu for a reasonable price. If you want to interact with the raccoons you pay a small fee of 6000 Won per person. Since Raccoons are nocturnal creatures, you take your chance coming here during the day. I thought it was neat they also make their own ricotta here. Near Sookmyung Women’s University.

Address: 76 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul Naver: Blind Aelli Opening Times: 11:30-22:00 Nearest Station: Namyeong Station (Exit 1). Sookmyung Women’s University Station, (Exit 10). Instagram: Cafe_Blind_Alley

Thanks Nature Cafe

We came here to experience the company of the sheep and taste their amazing waffles. It didn’t disappoint. I walked past this place before I realized it wasn’t located on the street level and found a staircase leading down. I was pretty sure it wasn’t there before. Walking down you can immediately feel the atmosphere change from the hustle and bustle of a busy street to a calm and relaxing reprieve.

Address: 10 Hongik-ro Mapo-gu Seoul Naver: Thanks Nature Cafe Opening Times: 11:00-22:00 Nearest Station: Hongik University (Exit 9) Instagram: Thanks_Nature_Cafe Facebook: Thanks Nature Cafe

Kings Cross Cafe

If it is not apparent by the infamous 9 and 3/4 platform, this is a Harry Potter themed Cafe. An absolute must for die hard fans. We were lucky to come when the line and the waiting times was short. By the time we left, there was a line wrapped around the building. I am not a fan of waiting in lines so if I had seen that I would have left. My only disappointment was they didn’t have any Harry Potter themed treats. I did find the atmosphere enjoyable, the treats yummy and priced well. While I saw signs pointing downstairs to Hogsmeade, where I heard a rumor a replica of the Hogwarts train was, it led to a locked door. So I can neither confirm or deny its presence. I would be tickled pink if in the future they had a themed bar down there as well. If you decide to visit and have your own robes, bring and wear it to add to the experience!

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After seeing #fantasticbeasts how could I pass up an opportunity to checkout this cafe! The atmosphere, coffee, and baked goods were nice but I was slightly disappointed they were out of butterbeer.🍺 Are you a fan? What's your favorite Harry Potter quote?🧙‍♂️ #platform934 #kingscrossing #ravenclaw #cafe #coffee #seoulcafe #hongdae #maposeoul #harrypotter #harrypotterfan #harrypottercafe #koreancafe #expatsinkorea #expatlife #exploringseoul #seoulsearching #selfie #instasmile

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Address: 24 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil Mapo-gu Seoul Naver: Kings Cross Opening Times: Tue-Sun: 11:00-22:00 Nearest Station: Hongik University (Exit 9) Instagram: King’s Cross Coffee Platform

Comic & book Cafe NolSoop

One of my absolute favorite places is across the street from the Harry Potter Cafe, and one floor above the Nanta Cooking Show. Touted as the Hongdae Complex Culture Space, this is a popular date spot and a nice alternative to hanging out at jjimjilbang. Why would you want to look for a Nol Soop? If you need a place to rest after a long day of exploring, this is a perfect place to find it. Here you can fantasize life as a cat. Play a game (your choice of board games, video games, and PC games are available), study, read a book, and lounge to your heart’s content. Prices start at 3,000 Won for the first hour. The longer you stay the better the price. If you stay between the hours of 22:00-10:00, there is a flat fee of 10,000 Won. Note: Be prepared to bring your own reading material as everything currently available is in Hangul. Now that you know what to look for, you are likely to spot this cafe chain in other places of the city! If you enjoy KDrama, then you might swoon knowing a NolSoop features in Lucky Romance.

Address: 29 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil Mapo-gu Seoul Naver: Nolsup Plus Hongik Univ. Branch Opening Times: Open 24 hours Nearest Station: Hongik University (Exit 9) Instagram: Nolsoop_Official

Sweet East Dessert Cafe

This charming and unassuming cafe in Itaewon has something for everyone. An inspiring atmosphere away offering crafted juice, coffee, tea, wine, beer, and funnel cakes. Normally I associate funnel cakes with a carnival. A snack that vied for a space between hotdogs, pretzels, and fried Oreos. So you can imagine my surprise to find these beautiful fried cakes redefining the meaning of dessert. A thousand apologies!

Address: 9 Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul Naver: Sweet East Dessert Cafe Opening Times: 10:00-22:00 Nearest Station: Noksapyeong Station (Exit 3)

I absolutely enjoyed discovering these cafes this year and can’t wait to find a few new favorites next year!

Which cafe in Seoul would you want to visit?

    Seoul Searching the Best Cafes in Seoul One of the things I love about living in Korea are the beautiful cafes. Every time I visit Seoul, I try to find a one or two cafes I have heard about.