#and the results are secondary to the process
Explore tagged Tumblr posts
notthegrouch · 9 hours ago
Text
Fiction was once invented to teach, sure, but it wasn't meant to exclusively teach morals. It's meant as an exploration tool that offers an extra degree of safety! Every idea explored in fiction doesn't necessarily have to be explored in real life. by this method you can explore many topics and courses of actions that you couldn't or wouldn't ever explore in real life.
it's very important that you know that fictional characters are fictional (even if they are based on real life people) and are purposefully designed in such a way to service the exploration of the topics as best as possible by having empathetic (though not always sympathetic) traits and by upholding the logics of cause and effect.
As story does not work if a reader, or story teller for that matter, just produces nonsense that cannot be followed because neither reader nor writer cared to think about actions, motivations and causes. at that point it's at best a list of items, not a story.
In functioning stories you can explore topics in a metaphysical, magical or metaphorical way of thinking. You can explore the actions and possible consequences of those actions, despite never ever wanting to do these things in real life. You can explore your traumatic experiences from the perspective of your the abuser. You can learn to memorize the basics of a scientific process by using the story structure as a mnemonic. and the reasoning for writing these things can be yours, and yours alone, but the cool thing about fiction is you can share the end result: you can tell/write/draw/commision/film the story.
you don't HAVE to learn anything about the real world, and none of these types of stories need to have a moral lesson (in fact unless you read fables and childrens media, you often don't learn moral lessons) but reading stories does always train either empathy, sympathy, reasoning, insight in causality, or a combination of these factors.
Whether or not you learn a moral lesson or not THROUGH the empathy and sympathy that you feel for the characters is mostly just a secondary thing. that happens AFTER a story is written well enough that you can form empathy for something or someone that doesn't even exist.
“it sounds like you’re justifying their actions-“ i am. they’re a fictional character. i’m okay with anything they do all the time. hope this helps.
32K notes · View notes
a-d-nox · 1 day ago
Text
tick tock goes the clock [ status: open ]
the receipt
the review log
hello, my friends/followers! as i promised my generous friends that supported readings this year and thus helped me to buy a new deck - which arrived this week - i am hosting an ask game. thank you so much to everyone who has been supporting my blog this year from likes to follows to reblogs. i truly appreciate each and everyone of you! i also appreciate everyone who has purchased a reading from me and thus paid for my cerulean sequence deck!!
please follow the rules (listed below) to participate ->
i. you must be following me.
ii. reblog or like this post.
iii. only one ask per account! secondary asks regarding the game will be deleted.
iv. send the emoji that corresponds with the reading you want and your initials.
v. tell me a goal of yours for the upcoming new year is OR give me a post idea (it will not count if you give me a hyper specific astrology placement - as a reminder i no longer do free consultations on astrology placements).
vi. asks that are missing the above requirements will receive a response of "game request denied".
vii. please be patient! i'm working full time, so i don't have a lot of time to sit down and do back to back readings (you can dm me and ask if yours ask sent or where you are in my queue - but please don't spam me as it won't make the process go faster, it will actually slow me down because i am answering you instead of answering asks). i will leave the game open for the week or until i reach 50 asks!
viii. feedback is greatly appreciated, but not required - it's always good to know if my intuition and interpretation of the cards was accurate (especially since it is a new deck and i am not sure if it vibes with me yet).
game options ->
🕰️ CLOCK 🕰️
the number and message that you need to hear and remember as the year 2024 comes to a close - it will be relevant in the final days of this year.
✨ STARS ✨
what comes naturally to you and what will need attention as 2024 comes to an end.
🪩 DISCO BALL 🪩
tell me about something going on in your life this year - i will describe the beginning the middle, and how it will end according to the cards.
🎶 MUSIC 🎶
you and a song you must listen to. what is going to change for you in 2025. what i sense you want most. and what is something you won't be able to control in 2025.
🍾 POP 🍾
the start of 2025. the end of 2024. what will change for you in 2025. what work you will have to do. and the end result of your 2024 at this moment in time.
🥂 CHAMPAGNE 🥂
a love reading (please send their initials as well as yours). you. them. together. apart. your differences. and your desires.
91 notes · View notes
thuriweaver · 1 month ago
Text
Tumblr media
So, the craft of this year has been paint your own pottery. I love ceramics, and would love to have an entire set-up myself, but as kilns and wheels and all are expensive, this has been scratching the itch, instead.
So far, I have painted a stacking tea set, a gnome couple, a fox plate, a small gnome, a gnome women next to a mushroom, a mushroom house mug, a pastel mug, a FFXIV tankard, a bowl and plate, a rubber ducky, a sparrow, a pastel galaxy mug that sadly broke, a pastel galaxy teapot to replace it, a typewriter planter, three tiles (a cross-stitch, and two dot arts), a squid mug, a water cup, a couple pumpkins, a GIANT candy bowl, a yarn bowl, a mug for a tumblr meme I am IN LOVE WITH, and I'm halfway finished with a coin bank that's a giant ice-cream sundae and will not hold coins, but just be pretty.
I am getting so much creative fulfillment from it, and it's continuing to solidify for me that every creative thing you make with your own hands really is another brick in the wall against despair. How can there not be hope in life, when there are little mushroom guys shouting WAWAWOWOWOWO on your morning coffee mug?
Anyway. More pics below!! Sadly tumblr doesn't let me upload enough to show you all the before and after firings, but here's the finished products for most of those listed up there! And if you think these are cool, ask @randomslasher about the mandala ones she's been painting, OMG.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
56 notes · View notes
sboochi · 3 months ago
Note
you said on a recent post that you love that coloring style and i agree! i would absolutely love to see more! it just feels so soft and calming
Thank you!!
I started experimenting with it because every time I'd make a quick sketch dump for AU ideas it would look boring so I studied how other artists color their sketches
9 notes · View notes
zlobonessa · 1 year ago
Text
Tumblr media
hm. i feel like I'm not unhinged enough for the past few days. here's my old-but-reworked omegaverse headcanon tier list.
#re zero#i actually was gonna look for my queer headcanon tier list but then i realised I'm bored. so.#putting my omegaverse scholar glasses on#firstly“pretends” doesnt really apply to crusch and felix. they are destroying these secondary genders with hammers i can tell you that muc#todd is an omega. fear about your Secret Identity being discovered.... classic omega archetype.#that adds to the conflict with subaru#also. subaru. raised in a shadow of his perfect alpha dad. riddled with complexes as a result.#similar deal with heinkel i think.#vincent as an asexual alpha......#emilia's alpha identity is scrutinized and stigmatized by society because satella also was an alpha#julius is the most beautiful beta subaru has ever seen. really out here slaying these stereotypes left and right#reinhard is a perfect alpha with a duty to continue the blood line of sword saints#regulus is deeply self-conscious about being an omega. stopping all bodily processes? seems very convenient#i actually haven't thought about what would their smells be like yet. hm. my mistake.#i think subaru would smell like a wet asphalt or gasoline or something else from earth and everybody would be like hey what a fuck is that#rem hates the smell of gasoline 😔😔😔#emiilia smells like frost. easy. traumatising.#julius smells like old books... or maybe steel#reinhard has a divine protection of perfect smell... every person who smells him smells their favourite scent#meanwhile reinhard adds that to his already long list with reasons for identity crisis#regulus probably smells like vanilla lmao
50 notes · View notes
prozach27 · 4 months ago
Text
.
#ok I’m so proud of myself bc this involves finance which is something I avoid at all costs but like I did it!!#my work failed to process my check which I should have received yesterday. I’m now expected to get it next week#and part of growing up poor is like. idk. this learned helplessness or defeatist attitude with money problems#like ohh it’s my bad I should’ve had more savings to cover waiting an extra week or longer for my monthly check#and historically I just shut down and panic while doing nothing bc this is my biggest possible stressor to come across#but!!! being around rich people? I’ve learned they negotiate!! and demand to not be inconvenienced!!#my work was like ehh I’m sorry too bad so sad about your check and I was like actually no#I explained how this impacts my ability to pay rent. my credit score. how they didn’t inform me in time to stop bill autopay#and asked what their detailed plan is to fix this#and within an hour admin was scrambling. four different people emailed me apologizing for the mix up#and they worked it out with finance to get me a $2000 loan to get me by until the check hits#but I was like actually no. I won’t be paying interest on this because I shouldn’t be penalized for your error#and so they GOT RID OF INTEREST#0% interest cash advance essentially that covers all my bills#I picked up the physical check for the 2k today so it’s legit thank god#I thanked everyone involved and remained extremely polite#and they said if there’s any other questions you have please let us know#so I was like actually you know what lmao#I explained that I’ve incurred fees for overdrafts and returned items due to bill autopay that I couldn’t cancel due to them informing me#basically the day of my check being late#and so I specifically said I’ve incurred $270 in fees at this point as a result of your error and I shouldn’t be expected to pay this.#and!! they just said… okay!!! I just got an email that they’ve processed a secondary check for $270!!#so like?!?! what?!?! is this what life is like when you don’t shy away from discussing money?!#im genuinely shocked. this is a life lesson. I never would have imagined this outcome#thank god I decided to not take it lying down
3 notes · View notes
transmechanicus · 2 years ago
Text
Bitch this shit does not fucking goddamn cohere i swear to god!!!!!!!
21 notes · View notes
kiyalearning01 · 1 month ago
Text
PSLE and GCE Results Timeline: Navigating Key Milestones with Kiya Learning
Tumblr media
In Singapore’s education system, the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) and GCE (General Certificate of Education) exams are crucial milestones. These exams not only determine the next phase of a student’s academic journey but also serve as critical benchmarks for measuring learning progress. Whether you're a parent, student, or educator, understanding the timeline and process is essential for making informed decisions. At Kiya Learning, we are committed to supporting students through these transitions with tailored learning approaches, expert guidance, and a nurturing environment.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the PSLE and GCE results timeline, along with tips on how Kiya Learning can help students prepare and excel.
Understanding the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination)
The PSLE is a national examination in Singapore taken by students at the end of their primary school education (usually in Primary 6). It determines which secondary school students will attend, making it a pivotal moment in their academic journey.
Key Dates for PSLE:
April to August: Core subject preparation intensifies, and preliminary exams may be held.
September: PSLE written exams typically take place.
Late November: Results are released.
December: Secondary school posting exercise and confirmation.
At Kiya Learning, our PSLE-focused classes begin as early as Primary 4. This gives students ample time to build their foundation in core subjects like English, Math, Science, and Mother Tongue. Our teachers tailor the lessons to each student’s learning pace, ensuring that no one is left behind. Kiya Learning also offers mock exams and practice papers designed to simulate the actual PSLE experience, helping students manage their time and develop exam strategies.
How to Prepare for the PSLE:
Tumblr media
1. Start Early with a Strong Foundation
The best way to excel in the PSLE is to build a solid foundation from Primary 4 or 5. Early preparation helps ease the pressure and gives students more time to improve weak areas. Kiya Learning’s online and in-person tuition classes for core PSLE subjects are designed to cater to the student’s specific learning style.
2. Practice, Practice, Practice
Past year papers, mock exams, and frequent quizzes are essential to getting familiar with the format and difficulty level of the PSLE. Kiya Learning provides an abundance of practice materials along with personalized feedback from tutors to help students refine their answers and master exam techniques.
3. Manage Stress with Mindfulness Techniques
Exams can be stressful, but managing stress effectively can lead to better performance. At Kiya Learning, we offer programs such as yoga for kids, which incorporate mindfulness and relaxation exercises. This helps students stay calm, focused, and in control during exams.
PSLE Results Day and What’s Next:
Once the PSLE results are out, students and parents need to choose the secondary schools they wish to apply to. The selection process is based on the student’s scores, the cut-off points of different secondary schools, and the availability of places.
Key Tips for After PSLE Results:
Understand Your Child’s Options: After the results, you'll receive a booklet explaining the secondary school options available. Kiya Learning offers post-results consultations to help parents and students navigate this important decision.
Explore Secondary School Curriculum: Each secondary school may offer different subject combinations and co-curricular activities. Kiya Learning can provide academic advice on which options align with the student’s strengths and interests.
Prepare for Secondary School: Our secondary school preparatory classes bridge the gap between primary and secondary education, ensuring that students are well-equipped to handle more advanced subjects and a new academic environment.
Understanding the GCE (O-Level & A-Level) Examinations:
The GCE exams, offered at the O-Level and A-Level, are pivotal in determining academic pathways for secondary and junior college students. The O-Level (typically taken in Secondary 4 or 5) qualifies students for post-secondary education, while the A-Level (taken in Junior College or Millennia Institute) determines eligibility for university or polytechnic programs.
Key Dates for GCE O-Level & A-Level:
April to September: Intensive preparation and coursework deadlines.
October to November: Written exams take place.
January (next year): Results for O-Level are released.
February (next year): Results for A-Level are released.
March: Submission of applications to universities or polytechnics.
At Kiya Learning, we understand the immense pressure that GCE exams bring. Our GCE O-Level and A-Level programs are designed to help students focus on their strengths while improving weaker areas. With one-on-one tutoring, mock exams, and personalized feedback, students gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
How to Prepare for GCE O-Level & A-Level:
1. Focus on Core Concepts
Mastering the fundamental concepts is critical for both O-Level and A-Level exams. Kiya Learning offers targeted revision classes that break down complex topics into easy-to-understand segments, making difficult subjects manageable.
2. Strategic Exam Practice
Understanding the question format and marking schemes for O-Level and A-Level exams is crucial. Kiya Learning’s practice sessions are modeled on real exam formats to ensure students are fully prepared. Our tutors provide insights on how to answer questions to maximize marks.
3. Balance Academics and Well-being
The rigors of preparing for O-Levels and A-Levels can take a toll on mental health. Kiya Learning encourages a balanced approach by offering wellness classes like yoga and mindfulness, ensuring students stay focused without burning out.
The GCE O-Level Results Day and Beyond:
Key Steps After O-Level Results:
Explore Post-Secondary Options: Based on their O-Level results, students can apply for Junior Colleges, Polytechnics, or Institutes of Technical Education (ITE). Kiya Learning offers guidance on selecting the best post-secondary path based on a student’s strengths, interests, and career goals.
Consider Polytechnics and JCs: Kiya Learning’s dedicated advisors are available to help students weigh their options between Polytechnic diplomas, Junior College routes, or other specialized programs.
Prepare for the Next Phase: We offer bridging courses that help students transition smoothly into their post-secondary institutions by preparing them for the new academic challenges they will face.
The GCE A-Level Results Day and What’s Next:
Key Steps After A-Level Results:
Apply to Universities or Polytechnics: After receiving A-Level results, students can apply to local universities like NUS, NTU, SMU, or explore overseas education opportunities. Kiya Learning offers expert consultation services to help students with their applications, personal statements, and interviews.
Consider Alternative Pathways: Not every student will follow the traditional route of university education. Kiya Learning also provides guidance on alternative educational or career paths, such as Polytechnic diplomas or professional certifications, based on the student’s interests and strengths.
Transition to University: Kiya Learning offers preparatory programs for students entering university, ensuring they have the academic and life skills necessary to excel in higher education.
How Kiya Learning Helps Throughout the Journey:
1. Personalized Learning Experience
At Kiya Learning, every student is unique. We take time to understand each student's learning needs, goals, and areas for improvement. Whether it’s PSLE preparation or A-Level tutoring, we offer personalized tutoring plans that are designed to help students succeed.
2. Comprehensive Support
We offer more than just academic tutoring. Kiya Learning supports students holistically with wellness programs like yoga, public speaking courses to build confidence, and even coding classes for students interested in technology. Our goal is to prepare students for both academic and real-world challenges.
3. Expert Tutors
Our tutors are highly qualified professionals who have extensive experience with the PSLE, O-Level, and A-Level curriculum. They are not just subject matter experts but also mentors who are dedicated to helping students achieve their personal best.
4. Flexible Learning Options
We understand that every student has a different schedule. That's why Kiya Learning offers both online and in-person classes. This flexibility allows students to learn at their own pace and on their own time.
5. Mock Exams and Realistic Practice
Kiya Learning provides students with simulated exam conditions to help them get comfortable with the exam environment. This practice builds confidence and helps students manage their time effectively during the actual exams.
Conclusion:
Both PSLE and GCE exams are major turning points in a student's life. With proper preparation, guidance, and support, students can navigate these milestones successfully. Kiya Learning is committed to offering students a comprehensive support system to help them achieve their academic goals.
Whether you're starting early with PSLE preparation or gearing up for the rigors of A-Levels, Kiya Learning offers a wide range of programs designed to suit the needs of every student. With a focus on personalized education, expert tutoring, and holistic support, Kiya Learning ensures that students are not only prepared for their exams but also for their future academic and career paths.
Reach out to Kiya Learning today and take the first step towards academic success!
CONTACT  US  - 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiyalearning/                                https://www.instagram.com/kiyalearningsingapore/
Website URL -
Business Email - [email protected]
                               [email protected]
  Whataap Link -   https://wa.me/message/SABJEJKZBD5IE1
0 notes
identitty-dickruption · 23 days ago
Text
stop arguing about whether "sugar addiction" is real on a basis of some kind of neuroscience and start arguing about it on a basis of what addiction rhetoric means socially and politically
"sugar addiction" is a nonsensical phrase insofar as it does not make sense to talk about being dependent on something that all human bodies rely on. but really, that's completely beside the point. the points are as follows:
"addiction" has a certain currency in political discourse. think about the war on drugs, and the legacy of that rhetoric. it is pathologisation + demonisation working side-by-side to frame addiction as simultaneously a moral failing and a medical issue (a combination also seen, e.g., in discussions of sexually transmitted diseases)
sugar has also been heavily demonised in diet culture. my family was part of the "I quit sugar" trend, so I know all too well how much sugar can be treated like the most evil substance on the planet. again, demonisation language is paired with pathologising language when people then connect sugar to the concept of an "obesity epidemic"
when you then combine these things together, you start to get an idea of how dangerous the "sugar addiction" road is. people are led to believe that there is something wrong with them for habitually consuming something that all people need to consume. this only ever serves to further fatphobia and diet culture more broadly
when someone has a so-called "sugar addiction", they do not actually benefit from treating themself as an addict. the needs that they are trying to meet in their desire for sugar are more likely to be physiological. this can be a direct result of holding themselves to the unrealistic and unhealthy expectations that diet culture has held them to. in such a situation, it is healthier to slowly figure out a more balanced diet than to try to quit sugar entirely
as an alcoholic, I am particularly frustrated by "sugar addiction" discourse. when people sober up, they often crave a lot of processed sugar or carbs as a way of filling the dietary gap that has been left by alcohol. if someone in the vulnerable state of early sobriety gets convinced that they are developing a "secondary addiction" to sugar.... well, that's a dangerous thing for them to be convinced of
anyway, as an addict. addiction discourse is a form of demonising discourse that is weaponised against vulnerable populations all the time. and it is unhelpful to act as though a (real or otherwise) unhealthy relationship to sugar is the same as addiction and substance abuse
475 notes · View notes
xoxochb · 28 days ago
Text
— summer song ꣑ৎ‧₊˚.
★ - warnings: literally just smut pairing: percy jackson x fem! reader a/n: got bored, wrote this, here we are
Tumblr media
you looked like a goddess (and admittedly, better looking than aphrodite herself! percy would keep that part to himself though— he’d like to keep his life, thank you very much). with the way your hair was slightly messy from the pillow your head previously lay on, the morning light illuminating your bare skin perfectly, your still sleepy demeanor, your eyes closed shut as you progressively grind yourself further into him, moaning softly when you find just the right angle to push yourself into. it’s utter ecstasy what he’s feeling, and there’s no argument in the fact that getting to wake up and fuck you is probably his favorite thing ever
and you would say about the same. yet you’re too disoriented to care about that, especially with the way he’s insanely deep inside of you, resulting in your brain turning into complete clouds, a euphoric, lust-filled daze; a feeling you wish would never end, though with the way percy keeps relentlessly thickening inside you you’re sure he’s thinking the same thing
“perce, I’m-” you’re cut off by a guttural moan, inching closer to your climax, your walls tighten around him, you’re sure he’s aware of what you were attempting to say. you’re a panting mess, seeing stars of all kinds, gods, you can’t even function properly, attempting to wring your hands around anything they can reach. which in this situation happens to be percy’s biceps, digging your nails into his skin. you’re sure you’ll find crescent shaped imprints there later
you quicken your pace, eager to reach your peak, grinding your hips further into him to a point where you’re not even sure if this is humanly possible. your legs shake, your skin becomes slick with sweat beads, hair sticking to your face, your moans grow louder, you can’t think, can’t breathe; they come out raggedly, trying as much as you can to calm yourself as you at last reach your climax, shivering. if this wasn’t enough, percy doesn’t end here, he bucks his hips into you, pushing himself impossibly further into your core (you’re dying, you’re dying, you’re dying). you know later when you go to get up you won’t even be able to, every muscle in your body will ache, you’ll be as helpless as a porcelain doll. you come to a secondary orgasm, crying out as you don’t think you could possibly take anymore (you so wish you could. dumbass human capacity levels)
this time, percy lets you slide off of him and onto the sheets beside him. your chest rises and falls, you close your eyes and try to collect yourself back to a normal setting. though, you’re sure the pain was worth the pleasure, yet you still throb greatly. if this is how you die you’d be happy with it. you pull the messy sheets over your bare skin, resting your head on percy’s shoulder, similarly, he removes your hair from your sweat-veiled face, kissing your forehead in the process
what a way to start the morning
Tumblr media
305 notes · View notes
isthepame · 2 months ago
Text
CONFIDENTIAL
"When I first started playing football, my older brother Sae had a significant influence on me. However, by the time I reached my third year of secondary school, I began approaching football with a more relaxed attitude, and I had mixed feelings about it. As a result, my motivation to fully commit to football began to wane.
That said, my mindset and the motivation I carried onto the pitch were what became my source of strength. In this regard, I had strong feelings that drove me forward and influenced my performance on the field. As for my entry into Blue Lock, I had planned to focus on my fitness and to track my progress in every area.
Regarding Blue Lock, I cleared all the challenges in the selection process, including rival battles, at the top. During matches, I consistently scored goals and earned some recognition. However, at no point has my performance been a problem. I’ve demonstrated my strength and determination, and no weaknesses have been."
Tumblr media
@isthepame
263 notes · View notes
literaryvein-reblogs · 2 months ago
Text
Writing Notes: Developing your Story
Tumblr media
Below are questions to consider while writing, and especially during the editing process, to create a more cohesive, rounded, and satisfying story for your readers.
There are 2 main types of writing styles: plot-driven or character-driven. Most writers naturally lean towards one writing style.
But the best writers understand that they must balance their preferred storytelling to create a satisfying tale.
By recognizing your writing preference, you will be able to identify the areas you need to balance.
Plot-Driven Stories
Often exciting and fast-paced.
Compel the reader to turn the page to find out how the characters will escape, evade, prevail, or overcome.
Focus on a set of choices that a character must make.
Meticulously tie together plot points to create a cohesive story.
Focus on ideas instead of people and their motivations.
Force your characters to make quick decisions that move the plot forwards. As a result, character development is secondary to plot development.
Character-Driven Story
Focused on studying the characters that make up your story.
Can deal with inner transformation or the relationships between the characters.
Focuses on how the character arrives at a particular choice.
When you zoom into the internal conflicts, you tend to focus less on the external conflicts.
The plot in a character-driven story is usually simple and often hyper-focused on the internal or interpersonal struggle of the character(s).
The plot is used to develop the character.
Many readers love character-driven stories because the author tends to put a premium on developing realistic, flawed, and human characters.
Readers can see themselves or someone they love in these characters and, as a result, connect emotionally.
When Writing a Plot Driven Story, Answer These Questions About Each of Your Main Characters:
What is the character’s back story?
What is the character’s personality?
How was the character’s personality shaped by his/her backstory?
How does each scene develop the character?
What is driving the character’s reaction within the scene (based on his/her back story)?
How does your character change within the course of the story?
What is the character’s internal conflict?
What is the character most afraid of?
How would he/she define happiness?
When Writing a Character Driven Story, Answer These Questions About Your Plot:
What does your character want to happen in each scene?
Is there tension or conflict within each scene?
What action does the character take within each scene?
How does this action move the story forward?
How does each scene contribute to the overall story?
What is the worst thing that can happen to your character(s)?
How does your character prevent it from happening?
What happens if your character cannot prevent it from happening?
What key events change the main characters in your story?
Source ⚜ Writing Notes & References More: On Editing
220 notes · View notes
heich0e · 9 months ago
Text
prime alpha!tobio and his beta assistant—who's lived an easy, comfortable life free from the shackles and rigid hierarchical expectations of a secondary gender—who falls unexpectedly ill despite being in good health, with no known cause.
you're bed-ridden in your illness, unable to perform your usual duties—it's the first time in the year you've been working for him that you've missed a single day, and yet you're absent for almost a week. your symptoms include a low-grade fever, a strange abdominal discomfort, and just a lingering feeling that sits under your skin like something is wrong.
you visit the doctor who runs a series of tests, and though nothing comes back conclusively, the doctor sits you down and asks you some questions about your daily life. maybe it's stress, maybe an allergy, maybe some environmental factor has brought this mysterious illness on. but when your physician hears about your work, her expression changes. she consults the test results again, eyes scanning over the reports raptly. her final remark (and the pamphlets she sends you home with) all point to one thing.
tobio stares down at the piece of paper you've placed before him with a pensive, irritated furrow upon his brow.
"what's this?" he asks, his cold gaze lifting towards you.
you have your head lowered in a bow—the lines of your body rigid and uncomfortable as you stoop in deference.
"my resignation," you say, your voice thick but surprisingly meek.
"why?" tobio asks, something flaring in the centre of his chest. it burns like anger, but there's something more there too. something primal and animalistic that tells him, goads him, to fight.
you still don't lift your head. "i'm sorry."
that's not an answer, you both know it, and before tobio knows what he's doing, he's already crossed the room and snatched your wrist up in his hand. when your eyes meet his in surprise, there are tears in them. from this close (the closest he's ever been to you, he thinks) there's no mistaking the way they shimmer upon your lash line—how they well up the longer you look at him.
you're trembling, your knees wobbling underneath you, and tobio worries for a moment that you might buckle in onto yourself.
"i can't," you warble, "you—you're making my body weird," you say, lifting your hand up to your face and clamping it over your mouth and nose. tobio pauses, realizing that he's been polluting the air around both of you with pheromones ever since you placed the letter of resignation upon the table before him.
but you've never been susceptible to that before.
he processes this slowly while you tremble, his hand still tightly wrapped around your wrist.
his eyes widen.
saliva floods his mouth.
there's no way he can accept your resignation now.
603 notes · View notes
dduane · 18 days ago
Note
I read the Young Wizards series when I was probably 10 or 11, and absolutely loved it. Specifically Deep Wizardry was incredibly important to me; it was a huge push for me to get interested in the ocean and how humans affect it.
Thank you for writing such a wonderful series, especially one that didn't simplify the complex emotions and experiences children go through. Childhood was an extremely dark point in my life, but I consistently remembered your books as a comfort and reassurance of the goodness and sheer interesting-ness of the real world. I cannot express how fascinated and joyful the world you built in those stories made me.
I've started my re-read of So You Want To Be A Wizard today, at age 20. The writing still holds up to adult-me, and I'm enjoying the book all over again. I'm looking forward to reading Deep Wizardry again especially; I'm three years into studying Oceanography and Biology.
Thank you so very, very much.
You're entirely welcome. I'm very glad the books were there for you when you needed them.
As for Deep Wizardry, at the oceanographic end— The amount of go-to-the-New-York-Public-Library-and-dig-out-the-data research I had to do for that astonishes me to this day. It was a long time before Google, and the only source of data for much of the background needed was NOAA stuff that was locally publicly available only there. (Some more info on that in this post.) The lack of even very basic maps such as this one (published three years after DW was) forced me to handcopy and merge data from various sources into homebrew mapping notes like this.
Tumblr media
...So I have to say it's nice to discover that this doesn't stack up too badly against more modern mapping resulting from much better data. :)
Tumblr media
And this area is apparently still on track to become a national marine sanctuary, assuming nothing goes wrong with the process secondary to yesterday's unfortunate events.
Anyway: do enjoy your reread! And thanks for letting me know about your endeavors. :)
161 notes · View notes
black00olive · 4 months ago
Text
With you, always (unfortunately)
Tumblr media
A/N: Reader can be interpreted as any gender
Pairing: Lucifer x reader
Wordcount: ~1,300 (very lightly proof-read)
Summary: It was Lucifer’s turn to cook dinner but student council work had forced the two of you to stay back late. So, instead you propose the idea of buying some takeout on your way home for everyone. As always with your wonderful ideas, Lucifer agrees and the two of you head to Hell's Kitchen. However, as he opens his wallet to pay for our giant order (the curse that comes with living with the Avatar of Gluttony) something catches your attention— rather a photo tucked safely into a clear slot of his wallet. A photo of you. There's no way you're not going to take this opportunity to tease the hell out of him. Or, Lucifer keeps a photo of you in his wallet and quickly grows very embarrassed when you point it out. In public, as well.
Tumblr media
The unfortunate side effect of becoming part of the student council is days like these. Granted, you had willingly agreed to stay after with Lucifer at RAD to finish up some of the work for the upcoming event (which event was it now again? Diavolo holds so many you can barely keep track of them anymore) but that wouldn’t stop you from complaining a little. In your mind of course. You gather the papers Lucifer had finished going over and put them in their respective folders. Silence fills the room as the two of you harmoniously work to at least make a little dent in the giant pile of paperwork. Why do these events always result in so much paperwork?
As if Lucifer could sense all the complaining you were doing in your mind he speaks up: “Let us wrap it up here.” Shock is the primary emotion that takes over once you process his words— glee being the secondary emotion. Lucifer, workaholic, Morningstar is willingly not working on the paperwork until you force him to stop? You glance at the pile of paperwork that had just barely changed in size since you had started then turn your gaze back at him.
“I can tell you’re growing tired with all of the paperwork, soon enough you would start whining about it out loud,” he sighs as you send him a glare, a little offended at how accurate he was. “And furthermore, I am incharge of dinner tonight. We’ve already stayed out far too long for me to make a proper dinner, we stay out any later and we might end up with Beel destroying the house again.” You accept that, you had wanted to head home as soon as possible anyway. Lucifer straightens out his uniform as you subconsciously end up doing the same, not missing the small smirk that forms at his lips once he notices.
“Hey, let’s just buy some takeout on our way home. I’ll be quicker and the sooner we get Beel food the better, y’know?” You suggest, Beel isn’t the only reason you suggested it though. You can tell Lucifer is quite tired himself and cooking for what could basically count as 16 people is something that takes a lot of energy. However, if you were to point that out he would glare at you, claim that he’s the furthest thing from tired, and stubbornly cook a dinner for 32 people instead.
“Alright,” he nods, “you’re right that the sooner we get food to Beel the better. So, I suppose we can have takeout today. Let us pass by Hell’s Kitchen then.”
We enter Hell’s Kitchen as servers rush past. No surprise, they are a very popular restaurant. You follow as Lucifer heads up to the register. Effortlessly he starts listing his and each of his brothers’ favourite orders, Beel’s order taking about twice as long as all of the brothers’ orders combined. The worker’s face grows paler and paler as Lucifer continues without pause. Once he finally finishes he turns towards you and you say your order. The poor worker hesitantly repeats our order back to us and Lucifer nods as he pulls out his wallet. Mammon must have been rubbing off on you too much as your attention instantly strays to the wallet as you look at everything he keeps in there. Several different credit cards— Goldie included—, some receipts, and a couple of membership cards for different services’. That’s all to be expected in the wallet of someone like Lucifer, but what really catches your attention this time is a photo. Tucked safely into one of the flaps of the wallet that has a clear side.
What catches your attention even more is the fact that the photo is of you. Just you. It would have made sense if it was a family photo, with you and his brothers, but nope. You feel a smirk pull at the corner of your lips at the same time you feel your heart melt a little at the prospect that Lucifer had wanted to keep you with him at all times. Your urge to tease him about it was just as strong as your urge to coo at him. Satisfyingly, both would be equally as embarrassing to Lucifer.
Lucifer puts his wallet away after he finishes paying and the two of you go to stand further away as you wait for the unfortunate workers to finish your order. You have enough self-restraint to not point it out right in front of the worker and wait until you are at least a little more obscure from all of the other guests when you point it out. “It’s really cute of you to keep a picture of me in your wallet, Luci.” Of course, being a little more obscure didn’t mean that demons weren’t keenly paying attention to the two of you (when you’re out attention tends to always be on you anyway), both the curse and blessing of being a part of the Student Council. A blessing in this case as Lucifer knows just as well as you that the demons are desperate for anything they could gossip about, and in your opinion “Lord Lucifer keeps a picture of the newest Student Council Officer, the former human exchange student, in his wallet at all times?!” is a great header for the tabloids.
Lucifer glares at you, probably both for pointing out the picture and for using that nickname out in public, as he scoffs. “I do not keep a photo of you in my wallet, we must get your eyes checked soon. Humans shouldn’t be seeing things that are not there.” You roll your eyes at his response, you know very well what you saw and he wasn’t going to make you seem insane. As quickly as possible with your human body you grab onto his uniform and reach for his pocket where he kept his wallet. Lucifer is faster though, not super shocking news, and grabs onto your wrist. It doesn’t hurt, you note as you try to free yourself, but you really aren’t given any wiggle room here.
“What do you think you’re doing?” He sighs as you try to get your wrist out of his hold again, to no avail.
“I was going to grab your wallet,” you say as nonchalantly as if you were talking to him about the weather, “I mean, if I was really seeing things you should be okay with me checking your wallet, right?” A deep scowl starts to form on his face as you continue to press him with a face full of mock shock. “Unless…” You gasp. “You were lying to me, Luci? Don’t tell me you were trying to gaslight me! Really, what am I supposed to do with you? There’s no need to be ashamed of keeping a picture of me in your wallet. Really, I support it, I know you can be pretty desperate and clingy so this way you can still keep me with you at all times,” you tease him.
Lucifer’s scowl deepens even more— you didn’t know how that was possible— as he practically sends you a death glare. You’re sure that if you had been anyone else you would have withered away on the spot, but you’re not anyone else and you can tell he’s just trying to hide how flustered he is. “You humans always spout such inane things,” is all he says as he lets go of your hand. You carefully note how he hadn’t really disagreed with what you had said. Of course he wouldn’t, you both know nothing you had said had been nothing but the truth. You also manage to catch how the tips of his ears are bright red before he quickly walks to the pick-up area.
“Our order isn’t ready yet. You know that right, Luci?”
266 notes · View notes
ccuunnttbbooyyss · 1 year ago
Text
The Resort (Part 1)
THIS IS AN URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL THOSE IN THE [REDACTED] & [REDACTED] AREAS
Tumblr media
Hello,
It has come to our attention that an unfortunate accident at one of our chemical treatment plans has occurred on the [REDACTED]st of [REDACTED] 2023, resulting in the contamination of the water supply in the above mentioned areas for a period of approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes.
A statement has been issued to water providers by The Company™️ and a number of anti-transformative chemicals have been released to counteract the imbalance.
However, the damage has been done and we wish to report on it as such.
Tumblr media
As you may know, some of the affected water infiltrated the [REDACTED] Beach Resort where it unwittingly transformed multiple male patrons into what is colloquially referred to as "Cuntboys". IE- Men with a fully functional vagina, uterus, ovaries, etc. Others not as diligently exposed to the chemicals did not experience full "Cuntboy-ification" as it has been deemed.
This transformation is reported to have first occurred with a sudden and dramatic increase in the size of the lower extremities, glutes, lower back muscles and an initial reduction in penis and testicle size.
This reportedly occurred throughout the premises, including the pool's filtration system, the resort's water system (showers, baths, commercial water taps), and available on-tap drinking water.
The following changes consisted of what we are dubbing a "hyper-fertile cycle" where the excess chemical exposure was processed into a mixture of testosterone, dopamine and oxytocin. This resulted in a dramatically increased libido.
Fortunately the spread of the affected was contained within the resort and secondary exposure (either through sexual fluids or otherwise) was rendered ineffectual as the transformative chemicals were able to penetrate the skin barrier in less than 0.2 microseconds). This resulted in numerous impregnations or otherwise sexual encounters in and around the location, of which have been documented.
Tumblr media
We encourage all those affected either through direct exposure or through coupling and secondary exposure to report to one of our branches to undergo a full physical exam and analysis.
We also encourage all currently, or presumed to be, pregnant to not terminate the pregnancy as we wish to ascertain valuable research data on the growth of the foetus within this timeframe.
We hope to reveal more information to the public as it becomes known.
Regards,
The Company.
~~~
You smirk as the commercial comes to an end, the broadcaster for the local news station thanking The Company for their transparency regarding the situation and continuing with more news on the recent baby boom caused through the accident.
You couldn't pay attention for long though, not as the hot little cuntboy you picked up from the resort was busy swallowing every inch of your enhanced cock down his throat.
You fisted his hair, shoving him down to push his nose in your pubes, loving how his throat spasmed around your dick and the gurgling sound that came out of his tight throat.
"You hear that baby, they wanna give you a checkup."
A soft whimper comes out as the only response. He looks up at you, tear-filled baby blues staring into yours. He's been working your cock for hours, thoroughly content with kneeling between your spread thighs and swallowing every enhanced load you can give.
"Yeah I know you're pregnant. They just wanna make sure you can give me a while lot more."
Tumblr media
A more pleased sound comes out as he resumes his enthusiastic sucking. You're sure that's his fifth load in as many hours.
You sigh as the hot cum shoots up your rock hard dick. You might as well put off that appointment till tomorrow...
Story in collaboration with @maleagetransformation , Part 2 over on his account!
454 notes · View notes