#angels of death deborah

[peepergirll]

Angels of death moodboards part two ☆

[angels-of-death-posts]

plot relevant digs

[creepywrites]

Real names

Jeff the Killer- Jeffrey woods

Liu- Liu Woods

Ben- Ben Lawman

Sally Dawn- Sally Dawn (formerly Williams)

Sam Williams- Sam Williams

Milo the Electrocuted- Milo Moretti

Lulu- Lucille Greatfield

Clockwork- Natalie Rogers (formerly Quellette)

Zero- Zero

Jane the killer- Jane Vaughn Richardson (formerly Richardson)

Mary Vaughn- Mary Vaughn

Jane Everlasting- Jane Arkensaw

Vailly Evans- Vailly Evans

Nathan the nobody- Nathan Lux

Crystal the Hidden- Crystal Lux

Eyeless Jack- Jack Nyras

Kate the chaser- Kate Hayes

Rouge- Heather Marshall

Wilson the basher- Wilson Marshall (formerly Warren)

X-virus- Cody Rogers

Lazari- Lazari Swann

Stripes- Eloise Bellarose

Kaidy- Kaidy Zalgo

Senora Zalleen- Pandora Zalleen s.

Rasika- Rasika

Nina the killer- Nina Hopkins

Puppeteer- Puppeteer (formerly Johnathan Blake)

Zachary- Zachary Gibson

Emra- Emra Aldrige

Bloody painter- Helen Otis

Suicide Sadie- Sadie nanook (formerly Bennett)

Roadwalker- Zayner Nanook

Judge angel- Dina Angela-Otis (formerly Clark)

Nurse Ann- Ann Mia

Randy- Randy Harrison

Sully- Sully Harrison

Keith- Keith Davis

Troy- Troy Green

Dollmaker- Vaughn Volikov

Svetlana- Svetlana Volikov

Vicky genocidal- Victoria Ross

Hannah the killer- Hannah Jackson

Lily Kennett-Lily Kennett

Hung iris- Iris Illman

Lifeless Lucy- Lucy Jones

Asylum Nancy- Nancy Adams

Chris the Revenant- Chris Myers

Monday Child- Christabel Smith

Laughing Jill- Laughing Jill

Laughing Jack- Laughing Jack

Toby- Tobias Rogers

Lurking Lyra- Lyra Rogers

Killing Kate- Katherine  Knight

Lost Silver- Lost Silver (formerly Hibiki)

Cata the Killer- Cata Blackwood

Rotten Abigail- Abigail Walker

The Hare- Lin Wang

The Doll- Andrea Stevens

Raven- Manon Plume

Anna Schurks- Anna Schurk

Weeping forest- Jenifer Rhynes

Nightmare Ally- Adeline Abendroth

Red Death- Sifreid Gadriel

Gas mask maid- Marion Gadriel

Tim- Timothy Wright

Jessica- Jessica Locke

Taylor- Taylor Locke

Ellie- Ellie Aimoto

Labrador- Dean Lupei

Moth boy- Benjamin Miller

Starved angel- Lyet (formerly Matthew Lyet Campbell)

Sketcher- Sakura Aki

Sarah Erickson- Sarah Erickson

Hannya- Momoko Yamashita

Rosie- Dorothy Wilder

Hunter the proxy- Ethan Wilder

Doctor Irina- Irina Kennett

Deborah- Deborah Robison

Lucy the cannibal- Lucille Johnson

Andie Rosslyn- Andie Rosslyn

[disneyanddisneyships]

@gyubby99 okay i couldn't help it.

Warnings: mentions of r*pe, bad parenting, toxicity.

I'd also like to put a disclaimer, clearly the time in this isn't Canon, so don't come for me.

This is and Alastor x OC fanfic.

"Are you sure about this, darling?" Alastor asked Aponi as she put down the telephone after calling two people.

"Yep. I've forgiven them and I want them to know it. I wanna be the bigger person," Aponi replied.

"If they try anything, they die," Vaggie muttered.

"They won't. Not with you guys here," Aponi replied.

"They'd better hope they dont," Angel Dust replied.

"Guys calm down. If Aponi trusts it, then it's her choice," Charlie interrupted.

"Exactly. Plus who's gonna hurt me with the protection of the radio demon, and daughter of hell on my side? I'm gonna be fine," Aponi stated.

There was a knock on the door.

"They're here," Husk stated as he took a drink of beer.

"Thanks captain obvious," Angel taunted.

Charlie opened the door, and in walked Aponi's Mother. As well as Aponi's ex.

"Jason. Mother. Thanks for coming. You guys can have a seat," Aponi stated as she gestured to the hotel couch.

"Ya know. From the call I thought maybe you wanted me back," Jason stated with a smirk as he sat down.

Alastor smiled widely as his expression got dark.

Jason must've noticed because his expression shown fear and he sat up straighter, as if on edge.

"I thought you called because you needed money. Or some decent clothes that aren't from a brothel," her mother started.

"Hey! Those are made of strong materials!" Angel Dust defended. "And they were gifts!" He finished.

"I called you two here because I want you to know that I forgive you," Aponi stated.

Absolute silence.

"Forgive me? For what, Lilly? Giving you a good life only for you to destroy it by running off with... a pig," her mother taunted, looking at Jason with the last word.

"You've always been such a bitch, Deborah," Jason snorted.

"Says the lowlife who raped my daughter," Aponi's mother replied.

"Oh my fucking God it was one time!" Jason yelled.

"She killed herself over it!" Vaggie shouted right back.

And that's when the whole room filled with arguing.

Aponi walked over to Alastor and sighed.

"I should've made them leave the room, huh?" Aponi asked.

"On the contrary, darling. I quite like this chaos," Alastor smirked.

He turned to see Aponi looking at him sternly.

"Yes, my dear," he muttered before sending of a high screeching noise, courtesy of his microphone.

The arguing stopped as everyone turned to Aponi and Alastor.

"As a matter of fact mother, I forgive you for manipulating me. For kicking me out when I told you Jason and I were leaving when school ended. For not talking to me, For not loving me the way you should've. I forgive you. I dont know why you did what you did, but I cant change the past and honestly I'm tired of holding onto the anger," Aponi explained.

Her mother looked down and nodded.

"I.... thank you, Lilly," She murmured before sitting down.

"And.. Jason.... what you did.... it was the hardest thing to get over. And it took 70 years for me to get over it, but I finally did. There's no excuse for what happened. But I love myself enough now to know that I don't wanna give that moment power over my life AND death. I forgive you," Aponi stated.

"Lilly.... despite my time in hell... when I found you when you died? I.... I'm sorry..... after that I tried so hard to be sober.... but I died before it could happen. I am sorry," Jason apologized.

Aponi let out a Breath and smiled, tears in her eyes.

The room lit up with white light.

"What's happening?" Vaggie asked as she looked up to the roof to see what looked like a portal to heaven.

Aponi looked around, everyone's eyes were on her.

"What?" She asked before looking at herself. She gasped. She was covered in a white glow.

"I was right," Charlie muttered as a smile grew on her face.

Alastor's eyes widened as he looked at Aponi.

She started walking toward the portal before she was stopped by a hand.

"Lilly, darling,... Don't forget me," Alastor stated as he looked at her, a small smile on his face threatening to break, his eyes filling with tears, a rare sight that only Aponi had ever seen.

"Forget you? Alastor, my love.. I'd have to die a billion times over before I'd even start to do that," Aponi replied with a smile.

Alastor pulled her in and kissed her.

Everyone in the room stared wide eyed.

He had never done that in public. And yet here he was, the radio demon himself, kissing the love of his death in front of the whole room of other demons.

The glow on Aponi grew brighter until it dissapeared, taking her with it.

When everyone's eyes adjusted to the darkness again, there was Alastor sitting on the floor numbly.

"I was right," Charlie muttered before laughing. "I WAS RIGHT!" She yelled before going over to the phone to call her dad.

"She's.... just gone?" Angel Dust asked.

Alastor stood up, his smile still on his face, as wide as ever.

"Yes I believe she is! I will be retiring to my room for a while, my friends," He stated joyfully before quickly shuffling out of the room.

"He's hurtin' isn't he?" Angel asked.

"More than he ever has before," Husk replied.

"She... what just happened?" Aponi's mother asked.

"Her last step must've been forgiveness," Vaggie replied. "Shes tried for 70 years to redeem herself, and the second she let go of all the hate she had for you two....." Vaggie trailed off with a smile.

"Shes in heaven?" Jason asked.

"Yep," Angel replied.

Meanwhile alastor walked into Aponi's room, still smiling. He started to pack up and clean out her items.

He stopped when he looked into her closet and saw a wrapped box with a tag on it labeled with his name.

Happy birthday Al

-Love, your Lilly

It read.

Alastor opened it carefully to see a radio with butterfly wings on it.

Aponi's eyes opened as she adjusted to her surroundings.

It was very different from hell.

"Lilly?" A man's voice asked from behind her.

She turned around.

"Dad?" She asked. "Dad!" She exclaimed before running over to hug him, tears in her eyes.

"70 years and I'm finally here," Aponi stated.

"70? It's only been 6 minutes since I died," Her father spoke.

"What? But.. Thats.... does that mean you died a year after I left?" Aponi asked.

"I did, yes," he replied.

"How many minutes has it been?" She asked again.

"Only one," he stated.

And at that moment nifty appeared.

"Nifty?" Aponi asked.

"Oh my goodness! Aponi!" Nifty smiled.

"Aponi?" Anither voice asked. Vaggie.

"Vaggie!" Aponi exclaimed, a smile on her face.

"That was the weirdest feeling I've ever felt in my life," Vaggie stated as she looked around.

A loud thud came from beside them.

"Angel?" Aponi asked.

"Oh my God. I-.... that's the most unexpected...." Angel trailed off before seeing his friends.

"Time is relatively here. 1 minute here is 10 years in hell and on earth," Aponi explained quickly.

The group stayed in silence.

"So now what? Like..... what do we do?" Angel asked.

"We wait?" Aponi suggested.

"Lilly?" A voice came.

"Mother?" Aponi asked as she saw the image of her mother.

"Deborah?" Aponi's father stated.

The family hugged for a good 2 minutes, awkward stares from Aponi's friends.

"What the hell?" Came the voice of husk from behind all of them.

"We're all here!" Nifty exclaimed.

"Not all of us," Vaggie muttered. Aponi sighed.

"So this is heaven? Not bad," Husk stated as he nodded his head.

"Obviously there's more but I think we should wait a bit longer," Angel stated.

"You guys can go ahead," Aponi stated. "I'll wait here,"

"You sure?" Vaggie asked.

Aponi nodded and her friends and family all walked away to go look around.

An hour passed.

Aponi had sat down and waited in silence.

"Hellow darling," A familliar voice spoke from in front of her.

She stood up quickly and stared at the man in front of her. She smiled.

"Hello, Alastor," she stated.

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your humble anon back to praise you for those casting choices!! rebecca demornay the absolute beauty!! and phoebe cates is so so perfect! please know i am cheering you on from the sidelines waiting to give you the kudos you so rightfully deserve. (and if you feel like sharing headcanons, i would love to hear about them! also, you mentioned being inspired by hacks so is miguel the ava to johnny's deborah? or is he just the catalyst to johnny's reemerging career? it's all so interesting however i can be patient i promise!!)

anoooon, thank you so much you are making my absolute DAY!! my response is super long so i’ll put it under a cut.

i am not very far in hacks so as of right now ava and deborah’s relationship is… tumultuous to say the least. i will admit, yes, miguel would be johnny’s ava in this context. they don’t have the same arc at all or the same bond but miguel is sort of this door for johnny into the modern world and all it includes.

in my mind, after his fall from grace (and i will get into that), johnny becomes a bit of a recluse. she moves from the heart of LA to a much more secluded place where she does what canon johnny does at the start of cobra kai, she works for a fixing company and makes very little money doing gigs. she doesn’t live from acting at all, she barely gets royalties and she doesn’t have ANY contact with her old friends and costars. miguel moves in her building where she has never been recognized before. in opposition to the face claims i gave, this johnny has gotten a bit more masc and butch in her older age and people wouldn’t immediately associate her now to the image of America’s Sweetheart Joanna Lawrence who was once in every magazine and was a double sided poster (on one side, johnny with her teased to hell blond hair, posing in roller skates with neon shorts and a shirt that says LOS ANGELES, on the other side, johnny at the beach, playing volleyball in a red bikini. she was everyone’s crush, she was THE sitcom it girl) but miguel does recognise her because he and rosa watch a lot of reruns from the 80´s comedy show she and danielle were in and he tries to befriend her for an autograph.

in doing so, miguel explains to johnny that a lot of people would pay a nice amount of money for autographs, for interviews, anything from this actress that disappeared from the public’s eye. the show back then was extremely popular and the 80´s nostalgia has hit america. johnny, for money but also to prove herself she can be more than what the world has told her, tries to reboot the show as an actress and writer (with miguel’s help) and that is when her path crosses danielle’s once again.

as for johnny’s downfall, there were rumors of alcohol (true), drugs (true), homosexuality (true) and her sleeping her way to the top (untrue and that’s why she was blacklisted for so long). she was arrested at 25 years old for crashing her car inside her manager’s house. it was seen as a coke fuelled accident (but in truth, johnny might have tried to murder kreese) and it completely burned her reputation.

miguel, robby and sam are all around 21/22 here because i admit getting a bit tired of writing high school experiences and also because i love the idea of johnny with a team of writers who are all so young and so social media trained that they have to block her out of twitter so she doesn’t get canceled before she can get back into the spotlight. aisha and tory will also make an appearance (and maybe the binary brothers as well).

danielle, as stated in my first post, is an A list celebrity (think kind of meryl streep ish in terms of legend BUT she hasn’t been filming in a long while). since miyagi’s death, danielle has had a hard time getting back onto the saddle of acting, motherhood is also extremely hard when you’re stuck in an heterosexual marriage as a lesbian, your daughter has fallen into some bad crowds and your son would sell pictures of you to TMZ for fortnite skins if you weren’t already paying for everything. she has been thinking of directing more and more (she has refused to do too much to her face and body apart from some hair dyes and a little botox which means that even if she did want to film, she won’t find a good role) and she has the ambition of maybe rebooting this 80´s comedy show she was once a part of but as a lead and director this time so when she learns that johnny is already on the case, she loses her mind a little.

i feel like im already giving quite a bit away here but im actually very excited to get into writing this!!!

thank you again, anon!!! you’re loooovely

[horrorhouse]

Them: The Scare

If you haven't seen the first season (Them: Covenant), I highly recommend seeing it, not only because it's an excellent series but because it connects to the new season (Them: The Scare) and really brings everything together nicely for (hopefully) a third season.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

First off, this series isn't a thriller. It's horror combined with whodunit and a little history. It's the late 1980s and early 1990s in Los Angeles, and the Rodney King beating just took place. We're a year away from the riots and Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde) is investigating a grisly murder at a foster home. Meanwhile, Edmund Gaines (Luke James) is gearing up for his shift at Cheddar's (think Chuck E. Cheese) as their pig mascot to entertain the kids. He's also a wannabe actor who just can't make the cut. When an opportunity comes for him to get the lead in a slasher film, he decides to be a method actor, and things go downhill from there.

The deaths are especially frightening - bodies contorted into horrific human pretzels. Eyes wide open. Mouths twisted in fear. It's almost reminiscent of The Ring. At one point, Detective Reeve questions a young boy about what he's seen and he gives her a piece of candy. He says he's only seen "the red-haired man" in his mirror. Maybe this is referencing Candyman?

Then we get to the big twist in the final two episodes - it turns out Detective Reeve and Edmund are brother and sister. Twins, in fact. Not only that, but Edmund is already dead.

The connection between season 1 and season 2 not only shocks but it brings depth to what happens in the end and also what could happen in future seasons. I really hope it gets picked up again!

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Famous stories in the Bible

The top ten favourite Bible stories

The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2.1–7 and Matthew 2.1–12)

Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6.9–9.17)

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10.25–37)

The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 15.20–41; Matthew 28.1–21)

The Exodus (Exodus 14.1–31)

David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17.1–58)

The Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5.1–22)

Jesus feeds the five thousand (Mark 6.31–44)

Jesus turns water into wine (John 2.1–11)

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5.1–7.29)

The 100 best-known stories in the Bible

From the Law collection

Creation and the fall (Genesis 1–3)

Noah and the flood (Genesis 6.9–9.17)

The tower of Babel (Genesis 11.1–9)

The call of Abraham (Genesis 12.1–9 and 17.1–8)

Three visitors to Abraham (Genesis 18.1–15)

Joseph the dreamer (Genesis 37–45)

The birth of Moses (Exodus 1.8–2.10)

Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3.1–15)

The ten plagues (Exodus 7.6–11.10)

Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 13.17–14.31)

Manna and quail (Exodus 16)

Exploring Canaan (Numbers 13.1—14.12)

Balaam’s donkey (Numbers 22.21–38)

The Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5.1–22)

The death of Moses (Deuteronomy 34)

From the Historical books

Entering the Promised Land (Joshua 3)

The fall of Jericho (Joshua 5.13–6.27)

Deborah leads God’s people (Judges 4–5)

Gideon fights the Midianites (Judges 6–7)

Samson and Delilah (Judges 16)

Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1–4)

Israel asks for a king (1 Samuel 8)

God chooses David as king (1 Samuel 16.1–13)

David kills Goliath (1 Samuel 17)                      

David becomes king (2 Samuel 5.1–12)

David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)

Solomon and the wise judgement (1 Kings 3.16–28)

Solomon builds God’s temple (1 Kings 6)

Israel rebels against Rehoboam (1 Kings 12.1–24)

Elijah and the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18.16–46)

The still small voice (1 Kings 19)

Elijah is taken up to heaven in a chariot (2 Kings 2.1–12)

Judah is taken into exile in Babylon (2 Kings 24—25)

The people are allowed to return from exile (Ezra 1)

From the Major Prophets

Isaiah's vision of God (Isaiah 6.1–8)

Isaiah’s prophecies about a Messiah (Isaiah 7.10–17)

Isaiah’s message of comfort (Isaiah 40.1–11)

The suffering servant (Isaiah 52.13—53.12)

Jeremiah and the potter’s house (Jeremiah 18)

Jeremiah and the new covenant  (Jeremiah 31.1–34)

Ezekiel’s vision of a chariot (Ezekiel 1)

Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones (Ezekiel 37.1–14)

Daniel and the fiery furnace (Daniel 3)

Daniel and the lions’ den (Daniel 6)

From the Minor Prophets

Hosea told to marry a prostitute (Hosea 1)

Joel’s vision of the future (Joel 2.28–32)

Amos’ condemnation of the king (Amos 7.10–17)

Jonah (Jonah 1–4)

From the Gospels

The birth of Jesus is promised (Luke 1.26–38)

Mary gives birth to Jesus (Luke 2.1–7)

The shepherds and the angels (Luke 2.8–20)

The visit of the wise men (Matthew 2.1–12)

Jesus is taken to the temple (Luke 2.22–40)

Joseph, Mary and Jesus escape to Egypt (Matthew 2.13–23)

Jesus gets lost in the temple (Luke 2.41–52)

John the Baptist announces Jesus (Matthew 3.1–12)

Jesus is baptised (Mark 1.9–11)

Jesus is tempted in the wilderness (Luke 4.1–13)

Jesus calls the first disciples (Mark 1.16–20)

Jesus changes water into wine (John 2.1–11)

Jesus heals a paralysed man (Mark 2.1–12)

Jesus talks to a Samaritan woman (John 4.4–42)

Jesus calms a storm (Matthew 8.23–27)

Jesus heals Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5.21–43)

John the Baptist is beheaded (Matthew 14.1–12)

Jesus feeds five thousand people (John 6.1–15)

Jesus walks on water (Matthew 14.22–33)

Peter recognises Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8.27–30)

The transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9.28–36)

Jesus rescues a woman caught in adultery (John 8.1–11)

Jesus heals a man born blind (John 9)

The parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10.25–37)

Mary, Martha and Jesus (Luke 10.38–42)

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead (John 11.1–44)

The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15.11–32)

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16.19–31)

Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19.1–10)

Mary anoints Jesus’ feet (John 12.1–8)

Jesus washes the disciples’ feet (John 13.1–30)

Jesus has a last supper with his friends (Mark 14.12–26)

Jesus is arrested in the garden of Gethsemane (John 18.1–13)

Peter denies Jesus (Luke 22.54–62)

Jesus is crucified (Mark 15.20–41)

Jesus is buried (Matthew 27.57–66)

The resurrection (Matthew 28.1–15)

The road to Emmaus (Luke 24.13–35)

Mary meets the risen Jesus (John 20.1–18)

The great commission (Matthew 28.16–20)

Jesus forgives Peter (John 21)

From ‘The Good News Spreads’

Jesus ascends into heaven (Acts 1.4–11)

The Holy Spirit is sent to the disciples (Acts 2.1–13)

Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5.1–11)

The stoning of Stephen (Acts 6.8—7.1 and 7.54–60)

The conversion of Saul (Acts 9.1–19)

Peter’s escape from prison (Acts 12.1–17)

The council in Jerusalem (Acts 15)

Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16.16–40)

Paul preaches in Athens (Acts 17.16–34)

Paul is shipwrecked (Acts 27.1—28.15)

Paul preaches in Rome (Acts 28.16–31)

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, November 26

Angelus: You could probably... tell me what I'm doing wrong. But honestly, I sorta hope you don't... 'Cause I *really* wanna torture you. (stares evilly)

~~Becoming part 2~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

downtown (where relationships are no-go) by The_Eclectic_Bookworm (Giles/Jenny, T)

light my fire by CallMeVampy (Giles/Jenny, E)

Untitled oneshot by the_widow_twankey (Angel/Spike, Buffy, G)

The One Where Spike And Buffy Go To Therapy by Spikelover4ever (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Home Sweet Home by Desicat (Buffy/Spike, PG)

[Chaptered Fiction]

A Spiky Holiday - Chapter 1 by ladyofthebrook (Buffy/Spike, T)

Faith, Hope and Trick or Treat - Chapter 1 by InMyOwnHeadItGoesLikeThis (ensemble, Jenny, Angel/Buffy, Willow/Oz, Xander/Cordelia, Giles/Ethan, T)

Cherry On Top, Ch. 4-5 by Maxineeden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Ready for it? Ch. 4 by Lilacsandorangeblossoms (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

One Chance, Ch. 24 by AtlantianDream (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Hell Hath No Fury, Ch. 3 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Dead End Plots, Ch. 22 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Love Bites, Ch. 2 by cawthraven (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

When Worlds Collide, Ch. 5 by grundy (crossover with Deborah Harkness' All Souls trilogy, Buffy, FR15)

Death Is Buffy's Next Great Adventure, Ch. 115 by Sharie (Harry Potter crossover, Buffy/Tom Riddle, FR15)

Neon, Ch. 1-25 (COMPLETE!) and other stories archived by ClowniestLivEver (Buffy/Spike, R)

Blood and Black Lace, Ch. 22 by SlayrGrl (Buffy/Spike, R)

Wraith, Ch. 5 (COMPLETE!) by simmony (Buffy/Spike, R)

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Joke manip: Sadly, I must remind you that Angel tortured me. For hours. For pleasure. by drawandpaintbyfire (Angelus, Giles, worksafe)

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2020 Grammy Winners: The Complete List

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Compiled by Lauren Messman

Published Jan. 26, 2020Updated Jan. 27, 2020, 10:28 a.m. ET

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards were on Sunday. Here are highlights from the show:

Billie Eilish won five awards, including record, album and song of the year, capping a night that also saw multiple wins for Lizzo and Lil Nas X.

Our critics and writers weigh in on the best and worst moments.

Lizzo and host Alicia Keys kicked off the show by addressing the death of the basketball star Kobe Bryant.

The ousted Grammys chief Deborah Dugan is at war with the Recording Academy. In a speech, Keys seemed to reference the turmoil.

Check out the red carpet looks.

See the complete list of winners below:

Record of the Year

“Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish

Album of the Year

“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” Billie Eilish

Song of the Year

“Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)

Best New Artist

Billie Eilish

Best Pop Solo Performance

“Truth Hurts,” Lizzo

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

“Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Best Pop Vocal Album

“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” Billie Eilish

Best Rock Performance

“This Land,” Gary Clark Jr.

Best Rock Song

“This Land,” Gary Clark Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)

Best Rock Album

“Social Cues,” Cage the Elephant

Best Alternative Music Album

“Father of the Bride,” Vampire Weekend

Best Metal Performance

“7empest,” Tool

Best R&B Performance

“Come Home,” Anderson .Paak featuring André 3000

Best R&B Song

“Say So,” PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton featuring JoJo)

Best Urban Contemporary Album

“Cuz I Love You (Deluxe),” Lizzo

Best R&B Album

“Ventura,” Anderson .Paak

Best Traditional R&B Performance

“Jerome,” Lizzo

Best Rap Performance

“Racks in the Middle,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy

Best Rap Song

“A Lot,” Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage and Anthony White, songwriters (21 Savage featuring J. Cole)

Best Rap Album

“Igor,” Tyler, the Creator

Best Rap/Sung Performance

“Higher,” DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend

Best Country Solo Performance

“Ride Me Back Home,” Willie Nelson

Best Country Album

“While I’m Livin’,” Tanya Tucker

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

“Finding Gabriel,” Brad Mehldau

Best Latin Pop Album

“#Eldisco,” Alejandro Sanz

Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album

“El Mal Querer,” Rosalía

Best Americana Album

“Oklahoma,” Keb’ Mo’

Best Song Written for Visual Media

“I’ll Never Love Again (Film Version),” Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey and Aaron Raitiere, songwriters (Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper)

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Finneas

Best Music Video

“Old Town Road (Official Movie),” Calmatic, video director; Candice Dragonas, Melissa Larsen and Saul Levitz, video producers (Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus)

Best Comedy Album

“Sticks & Stones,” Dave Chappelle

Best Musical Theater Album

“Hadestown,” Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada and Patrick Page, principal soloists; Mara Isaacs, David Lai, Anaïs Mitchell and Todd Sickafoose, producers (Anaïs Mitchell, composer and lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)

Best Instrumental Composition

“Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite,” John Williams, composer (John Williams)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

“Moon River,” Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals“All Night Long,” Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier featuring Jules Buckley, Take 6 and Metropole Orkest)

A Grammys Red Carpet Fantasia

We went to the Grammys red carpet in Los Angeles.

Best Recording Package

Chris Cornell, Barry Ament, Jeff Ament and Joe Spix, art directors (Chris Cornell)

Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

“Woodstock: Back to the Garden — The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive,” Masaki Koike, art director (Various Artists)

Best Album Notes

“Stax ’68: A Memphis Story,” Steve Greenberg, album notes writer (Various Artists)

Best Historical Album

“Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection,” Jeff Place and Robert Santelli, compilation producers; Pete Reiniger, mastering engineer (Pete Seeger)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” Rob Kinelski and Finneas O’Connell, engineers; John Greenham, mastering engineer (Billie Eilish)

Best Remixed Recording

“I Rise (Tracy Young’s Pride Intro Radio Remix),” Tracy Young, remixer (Madonna)

Best Immersive Audio Album

“Lux,” Morten Lindberg, immersive audio engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio mastering engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive audio producer (Anita Brevik, Trondheimsolistene and Nidarosdomens Jentekor)

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

“Mettavolution,” Rodrigo y Gabriela

Best Gospel Performance/Song

“Love Theory,” Kirk Franklin, songwriter (Kirk Franklin)

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“God Only Knows,” Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone and Tedd Tjornhom, songwriters (For King & Country and Dolly Parton)

Best Gospel Album

“Long Live Love,” Kirk Franklin

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

“Burn the Ships,” For King & Country

Best Roots Gospel Album

“Testimony,” Gloria Gaynor

Best World Music Album

“Celia,” Angelique Kidjo

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

“A Star Is Born,” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

“Chernobyl,” Hildur Guonadottir, composer

Best New Age Album

“Wings,” Peter Kater

Best American Roots Performance

“Saint Honesty,” Sara Bareilles

Best American Roots Song

“Call My Name,” Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins, songwriters (I’m With Her)

Best Bluegrass Album

“Tall Fiddler,” Michael Cleveland

Best Traditional Blues Album

“Tall, Dark & Handsome,” Delbert McClinton and Self-Made Men + Dana

Best Contemporary Blues Album

“This Land,” Gary Clark Jr.

Best Folk Album

“Patty Griffin,” Patty Griffin

Best Children’s Album

“Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype,” Jon Samson

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books and Storytelling)

“Becoming,” Michelle Obama

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)

“De Ayer Para Siempre,” Mariachi Los Camperos

Best Tropical Latin Album

“Opus,” Marc Anthony

“A Journey Through Cuban Music,” Aymée Nuviola

Best Regional Roots Music Album

“Good Time,” Ranky Tanky

Best Music Film

“Homecoming,” Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Ed Burke, video directors; Steve Pamon and Erinn Williams, video producers (Beyoncé)

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

“Speechless,” Dan + Shay

Best Country Song

“Bring My Flowers Now,” Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth and Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker)

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Look Now,” Elvis Costello and the Imposters

Best Engineered Album, Classical

“Riley: Sun Rings,” Leslie Ann Jones, engineer; John Kilgore, Judith Sherman and David Harrington, engineers/mixers; Robert C. Ludwig, mastering engineer (Kronos Quartet)

Producer of the Year, Classical

Blanton Alspaugh

Best Orchestral Performance

“Norman: Sustain,” Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Best Opera Recording

“Picker: Fantastic Mr. Fox,” Gil Rose, conductor; John Brancy, Andrew Craig Brown, Gabriel Preisser, Krista River and Edwin Vega; Gil Rose, producer (Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Boston Children’s Chorus)

Best Choral Performance

“Duruflé: Complete Choral Works,” Robert Simpson, conductor (Ken Cowan; Houston Chamber Choir)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

“Shaw: Orange,” Attacca Quartet

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

“Marsalis: Violin Concerto; Fiddle Dance Suite,” Nicola Benedetti; Cristian Măcelaru, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

“Songplay,” Joyce DiDonato; Chuck Israels, Jimmy Madison, Charlie Porter and Craig Terry, accompanists (Steve Barnett and Lautaro Greco)

Best Classical Compendium

“The Poetry of Places,” Nadia Shpachenko; Marina A. Ledin and Victor Ledin, producers

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

“Higdon: Harp Concerto,” Jennifer Higdon, composer (Yolanda Kondonassis, Ward Stare and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra)

Best Dance Recording

“Got to Keep On,” The Chemical Brothers, producers; Steve Dub Jones and Tom Rowlands, mixers (The Chemical Brothers)

Best Dance/Electronic Album

“No Geography,” The Chemical Brothers

Best Reggae Album

“Rapture,” Koffee

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

“Sozinho,” Randy Brecker, soloist

Best Jazz Vocal Album

“12 Little Spells,” Esperanza Spalding

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

“The Omni-American Book Club,” Brian Lynch Big Band

Best Latin Jazz Album

“Antidote,” Chick Corea and the Spanish Heart Band

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ep 0 volume 5 spoilers/thoughts below 👇👇

huuuh interesting that the fake scenery from b7’s window was hellfire for deborah, but a big blue moon for ray 👀 i suppose the background changes depending on the sacrifice? this really shows that gray knows more about the sacrifices than he lets on, and he especially knows the reason why he chose them as a sacrifice…

….foreshadowing! considering everyone in this panel is dead lmfao

i dunno why but i really like this moment so much!! seeing gray take charge and make it clear to the angels that this is his experiment and they are very much apart of it….. it’s just so good

just want to say shin is so pretty??!!??!!?!?!?! we don’t talk about him enough and i think that’s a crime tbh. shin fans rise up

this is really funny and intriguing to me. the rules clearly state that all angels have to stay on their respective floors when a sacrifice is in the building, and i know eddie isn’t technically an angel here yet... but with how strict gray is, i’m kinda surprised gray appears to be fine with eddie hanging out with shin when shin is supposed to be, you know, working.

then again gray does have a soft spot for eddie, so maybe in the rules there’s a fine print beneath the “all angels need to stay on their respective floor*” rule that says “* except for eddie if he wants to hang out with shin :)”

i guess the “leaving their respective floor” rule is just something that needs to be broken by the b6 angel 😭

eddie and cathy whispering about danny is so cute and funny HELP

eddie being worried about shin 🥺🥺🥺🥺 ughhh i really love their friendship, so knowing how it ends….. 🫠

this is actually a pretty common feeling shin! if you take the murder part out of it, anyways

THEM THEM THEM THEM THEM UGHHHHHHHH I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! eddie really looks up to shin so much it’s adorable

and again with shin giving eddie a head pat 🥹🥹🥹 reminds me of zack with ray LOL, kind of a shame they never met shin…..

eddie has no idea what’s about to happen….. T___T

AND HIS REACTION TO FINDING SHIN 😭😭😭😭🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕💔💔💔💔💔

makes sense gray would think this way… but it still hurts 🥹

i am in SHAMBLES!!!!!! at least eddie is taking shin’s death way better than i am 😭

the last panel is really really powerful to me. shin’s ghost-like appearance on the other side of the mirror, with his back to eddie… it symbolizes he’s passed onto another life without actually saying it, and despite the barrier between life and death, eddie’s words still reached shin… 🥹

(shin's ghost is also sitting, almost like he's waiting for eddie to cross over as well... perhaps he already knows of eddie's fate and wants to be there to greet eddie on the other side? ..... or maybe i'm looking way too much into this panel...)

nice foreshadowing of danny’s ultimate fate here as well 👀 pretty sure he said the exact same thing to gray in the main story when the building was going down, and that’s where he got his answer… that yes, his desires did not make him an angel, but a human. a nice little callback to the main series, despite this being the prequel!

“father gray said it’s my turn on the xbox”

THERE HE IS!!!! ZACK’S FIRST OFFICIAL APPEARANCE IN EP 0!!!!

gosh it feels SO GOOD seeing zack again!!!!! it’s been so long……. missed this guy ☝️☝️☝️☝️

aaaaand that’s the end of volume 5! so we leave off on how gray discovered zack!

also imo, “the laughing reaper” is a much better name for zack than “the back-alley murderer”. laughing reaper fits him much better!

them… i will never emotionally recover 🫠

overall another really good volume of ep 0!!! i love seeing how everything builds up to the main story!!! i’m gonna be really sad when this story ends….. i will miss it </3

[originemesis]

hc ; // -that all angels above the standard mortal souls that just chill in heaven after death have a duty to periodically perform community service equating to guardian angel duties. They are assigned different living human souls and are expected to, according to their files and pre recorded death expectancy, step in when needed to preserve universal balance.

Adam has very few assigned to him due to him consistently being the 'shows up late with Starbucks' guy, leading to several premature deaths of his clients. If the current roster is swamped with work though, they will unenthusiastically saddle him with more souls to steer.

During his life on Earth despite Michael watching over both him and Eve, he was to be the new seraphim at the time (Sera's) human, and she shadowed Michael during those preliminary years as being the guardian angel of the first man was a big deal at the time.

Some of Adam's past clients include Julius Caesar, Michelangelo (may have naked posed for him), Constantine XI, Jeanne D'Arc (quothe Jerico- when the French hoes got driven away Adam VC: OH COME ON-!!), a handful of King Henry VIII's wives, Pope John XII (bro didn't remember the safe word-), and Deborah Sampson (yes he sang I'll make a man out of you-).

He's generally not very helpful, subbed to the 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' mentality, (which is likely why most of his clients meet grisly fates) but forgets how fragile humans are so they might end up dead before he steps in, and if they're alive- they get a little speech about how massive their dick energy is to have him as a guardian and how they're 'doing just great, sweetie' before he masked man from Sailor Moons outtie.

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Nationalities

Jeff the Killer- Swedish, Italian, Västergötland

Liu- Swedish, Chinese, Västergötland

Ben- American, Alaska

Sally Dawn- Canadian, Ontario

Sam Williams- Canadian, American, Ontario

Milo the Electrocuted- Italian, Lombardy

Lulu- Vietnamese, Vĩnh Phúc

Clockwork- French, Normandy

Zero- British, American, New Jersey

Jane the killer- American, California

Jane Arkensaw- British, Lincolnshire

Vailly Evans- Chilean, Los Lagos

Nathan the nobody- Filipino, British, Berkshire

Crystal- Filipino, British, Berkshire

Eyeless Jack- Uganda, Kampala

Kate the chaser- Australian, Perth

Rouge- Canadian, Alberta

Wilson the basher- welsh, Conwy

X-virus- American, New Jersey

Lazari- Ukrainian, Kharkiv Oblast

Kaidy- French, Corsica

Stripes- American, Alabama

Senora- Spanish, Girona

Nina the killer- Mexican, American, Louisiana

Puppeteer- American, Mexican, California

Zachary- American, Colorado

Rosemary- American, Maine

Emra- Italian, American, sicilia

Bloody painter- Japanese, Chinese, Guangdong

Suicide Sadie- British, London

Judge angel- Chinese, Filipino, Guangdong

Nurse Ann- Taiwanese, taipei

Randy- Spanish, Álava

Sully- Indian, Tamil Nadu

Keith- Australian, Queensland

Troy- American, Louisiana

Dollmaker- Russian, Moscow

Svetlana- Russian, Siberia

Vicky genocidal- Canadian, Ontario

Hannah the killer- German, American, East Berlin

Lily Kennett- Ireland, Connacht

Hung iris- American, Illinois

Lifeless Lucy- British, Yorkshire

Legless Eliza- Portuguese, Évora

Mucky Child- American, Colorado

Lacy Morgan- British, American, Arizona

Asylum Nancy- American, Maine

Chris the revenant- German, American, Hessen

Monday child- Ukrainian, poltava

Laughing Jill- British, London

Laughing Jack- British, London

Toby- German, Bavaria

Lurking Lyra- German, Bavaria

Killing Kate- Costa Rican, Alajuela

Lost Silver- Japanese, Hokkaido

Cata the Killer- Polish, Lodz

Rotten Abigail- American, North Carolina

The Hare- American, Arizona

The Doll- Mexican, Hidalgo

Raven- French, Île-de

Anna schurks- Romanian, Bucharest

Weeping forest- Puerto Rico, Adjuntas

Nightmare Ally- German, East Berlin

Red Death- German, Greek, Saxony

Gas mask maid- El Salvador, Cuscatlan

Tim- American, Georgia

Jessica- American, polish, Arizona

Taylor- Native American, Maine

Ellie- Japanese, Canadian, Chubu

Labrador- Romanian, Arad

Moth boy- American, Louisiana

Starved angel- Irish, American, Texas

Sketcher- Indonesian, Russian, Ural

Sarah Erickson- Chinese, Canadian, Nova Scotia

Hannya- Japanese, Tokyo

Rosie- British. Coventry

Hunter the proxy- American, Texas

Doctor Irina- British, Devon

Deborah- American, California

Lucy the cannibal- American, Ohio

Andie Rosslyn- American, Iowa

[disneyanddisneyships]

@gyubby99 so I had an idea

Kelly Clarkson made a new song after her divorce and it gave me vibes-

Alastor x OC

This is fluff! No angst! (Kinda) just domestic stuff in heaven with Alaponi/Lillystor and Judy in heaven.

Fair warning,, My version of heaven is where everyone can "live their lives" with happiness and none of the struggles it takes to actually live. And kids that died already who ended up in heaven are able to grow up until a certain point so they too can have some sort of life.

In my opinion, heaven is about happiness and living up to it by being with loved ones again.

It's impossible to know what death is like until it happens, so if this isn't your perception of it, then note that I'm not trying to make you believe what I do, I promise, lol.

Lilly woke up on a Saturday morning in heaven, opening her eyes to see her husband Sleeping beside her.

She smiled and sighed as she looked at him, remembering her new afterlife.

Slowly, she got out of bed and walked through the little house they had bought.

She opened the door to her toddler daughter's room, checking on her.

She smiled before walking over and kissing Judith on the forehead.

In the kitchen she began to hum a tune as she began to make coffee.

Even though she wasn't able to live her life, she fought her way to better herself to make it to heaven. And she did it gracefully.

And now she was in heaven, with the daughter shs couldn't have, and a husband who used to be an overlord of hell.

She got out 3 plates and set the table before beginning to cook breakfast for her little family.

She hummed a tune a bit before she felt arms wrap around her waist.

"Good morning, darling," Alastor muttered as he hugged his wife.

"Good morning my love. I'm making Judy's favorite if you wanna help," Lilly stated with a smile as she turned to her husband.

"Of course! It smells just wonderful, my butterfly," Alastor complimented before helping her with the food.

The phone rang and Aponi walked over to answer it.

"Hello, who is this?" Lilly asked in a friendly tone.

"Hello honey! It's mom. Your father found a sweet little church if you like to come. No pressure, but that's usually where the angels up here go," Deborah spoke on the line.

"Uhhh I don't see why not! I haven't been to church in a while, it would be fun. Is it like the churches from that we used to go to?" Lilly asked.

"Not that I've heard! Your brother and his husband will be there so I'm assuming its okay," Deborah replied.

"Hm... okay! I'll talk to Alastor about it, but there shouldn't be a reason for us not to go," Lilly stated.

"Sounds good! Your brother has a suprise for you in that case!" Deborah chuckled.

"Oh joy. I wonder what it could be," Lilly said, sarcastically.

"Alright well, I'll let you get back to your family. I love you!" Deborah stated.

"Love you too, mom," Lilly replied before hanging up the phone.

"Who was that, my dear?" Alastor asked from the kitchen as he put food on the plates that were on the table.

"My mom. She and my dad found a small church and asked if we wanted to go," Lilly explained as she turned on the water in the sink to soak the dirty pans.

"Ah.... would you wanna go?" He asked as he placed the pan in the sink.

"I'd like to. But if you aren't comfortable with it we don't need to," Lilly answered as she leaned against the counter.

"Oh my dear, I grew up in New Orleans in the 20s! I'll happily go with you and Judith," Alastor replied.

Aponi smiled and kissed his cheek.

"Okay. Well then after breakfast we need to go get Judy a church dress... and maybe me. But I know you have suits, so you'll be alright," Lilly thought out loud.

"Sounds wonderful my dear. Come, let's go wake Judy for breakfast," Alastor stated as the two walked to Judith's room to wake her up.

..........

The next morning Lilly woke up early to get dressed, alastor following close behind before moving to get Judith ready.

Aponi sighed as she put on a purple sun dress.

She smiled as she looked at herself without her demon markings. She was glad she was able to wear her favorite color again without clashing with her own skin.

Aponi got the baby bag ready, and placed it in the car before Alastor walked out with Judith and placed her in her carseat.

"You ready?" Lilly asked as she moved to open the driver's side door, only to be stopped by her husband.

"I will drive today my dear," he stated with a genuine smile as he walked Lilly over to the other side and opened her door for her.

.........

As Alastor parked the car in front of the church, Lilly spotted her family.

"I've got Judith, my dear, go say hello to your family," Alastor stated as he got out of the car and began to get Judith out.

Aponi walked over to her family, giving her father and mother a big hug before moving onto her brother.

"Thanks for inviting us! It's been a while. I'm actually very excited to be here!" Lilly exclaimed with a smile as Alastor walked up next to her, Judith in his arms taking a nap with a little red sundress on.

"Of course! We never spend as much time together as I'd like and.... I regret it deeply...." Deborah stated with a sad smile as she took Lilly's hand.

"I know, mom.... I'm glad both of us are better," Lilly smiled before turning to her brother. "Gabe, where's Rob?" She asked.

"Already inside, saving us some seats," Gabriel replied before reaching out to Alastor to shake his hand. "Good to see you again! I take it you're being kind to my sister?" Gabriel asked.

"I try! It's a lot easier when i dotn have anymore hate residing in my soul, that's for sure. All I have is a family with the butterfly I love, and that's all I could want, nowadays!" Alastor stated with a smile.

"Cmon, we should head inside," Lilly's father spoke with a small smile as Deborah hooked her arm with his.

.............

As the service went on, Judith slowly woke up, and seemed to listen intently to it.

Aponi sat, her legs crossed as she sighed contentedly.

The sermon spoke up.

"And now to finish off our lovely service, we jave a special guest! She came from hell but redeemed herself and made a new death for herself up here, and her family has vouched that she is a fantastic singer! Everyone be kind as we introduce the angel, Lillian!" The sermon exclaimed as he gestured for Lilly to walk up.

Lilly turned to her brother as she glared at him playfully.

She made her way on stage and up to the mic.

"Uh... I would like to say, my sly little brother did not inform me of this," Lilly stated with an awkward smile.

The churchgoers laughed and chuckled.

"I know to some people.... the fact that my husband and I came up from hell is a bit startling.... it was certainly startling to us, but we worked ourselves so hard.. and we fought our inner demons so hard.. and here we are.... I have a family...." Lilly spoked.

She took a breath. "In life, I made theistake of taking my own.... while I knew I had a life inside of me.... and because of that neither of us made it out alive because she was so small that she looked like a bean on the ultrasounds..... and because of that mistake, I ended up in the worst place.... but even though the demons in my head were dancing around, there was one demon there who helped... even though he was dancing with his own demons, he was able to let me go enough so I could become who I wanted to be... and then he did the same for himself so he could be with me up here.... and the life that I held inside of me just happened to be up here too.... and so there she is.... my miracle... with the man who silenced my demons," Lilly spoke with tears in her eyes as she looked at her family.

She chuckled and wiped her tears.

"I apologize. Though all of that was true, I must admit I was also attempting to stall so I can think of a song to sing," Lilly laughed, earning a. Few chuckles from the audience. "Oh i know!" She muttered as she walked over to the pianist and whispered q song into his ear.

The music began to play as Lilly walked back to the microphone.

Buried myself into somebody else Shut out some parts of me Did it so casually

As Lilly sang, Alastor stared at her with a genuine smile, his dark brown hair falling over his face.

I guess I needed that To be able to step back I lived my life without me I never allowed me to

Lilly closed her eyes as she sang. Getting into the music as the happiness she felt expanded in an aura of blue.

Too much I've had to live for Put my life on hold for I'm always pleasin' someone Honestly, now I'm done

She sang as her eyes filled with tears, remembering her past sorrow.

I don't need somebody to hold me Don't need somebody to love me Don't need somebody to pick these pieces up I put together my broken Let go of the pain I've been holdin' Don't need to need somebody When I got me

She sang as she remembered how the key to getting out of hell was forgiveness, not just to forgive other people, but herself as well.

Loved you so much Took an army to pull me up But now on the other side I remembered I could fly

She sang as she felt the area of her wings light up.

Hey were usually invisible, but in that moment, with the love she was feeling, her wings were visible to everyone.

I told you I wanted you But you needed me to need you Your insecurity Was the death of you and me

She sang, a tear rolling down her face as she remembered the relationship she was in prior to her death.

Too many times you questioned What were my intentions I never gave you reasons You're the one with secrets

The church could feel her emotions as they all stood up, some singing along to the song if they knew the words.

I don't need somebody to hold me Don't need somebody to love me Don't need somebody to pick these pieces up I put together my broken Let go of the pain I've been holdin' Don't need to need somebody When I got me When I got me When I got me

As Lilly sang, the room got brighter as everyone let go of their worries.

Judith giggled and danced to the music as Alastor held her, looking at his butterfly with such joy and admiration.

I bet you feel the absence of my love every night There's no one else, you are the reason I said goodbye

As the room got as joyful as it could, it was clear to tell that some of the people here were elwtying go of past hate and sorrow that they held in their selves.

'Cause I don't need somebody to scold me Don't need somebody that hurts me Don't need somebody who feels weak standing next to me I put together my broken Let go of your hand I've been holdin' Don't need to need somebody When I got me When I got me, yeah

As Lilly finished the song, the church clapped for her.

The environment was so full of happiness that it wouldn't be a stretch to say that God was looking down on them himself with such joy.

...........

As everyone walked out of the church, Alastor went to put Judith in her carseat.

Gabriel hugged his sister tightly.

"Thanks for coming today," he whispered.

"Any excuse to see you again, dumbass," Lilly chuckled.

"I know! I'm just so great!" He exclaimed before getting serious again. "Dont be an asshole," he muttered.

Lilly rolled her eyes and smiled before mussing his hair.

"See you later!" Gabriel called as he jogged back to his car.

Lilly turned to her dad, hugging him tightly.

"I missed you, peanut," He stated as he kissed the top of his daughter's head.

"Missed you too dad.... we should all start having family game nights!" Lilly suggested as she pulled away from her dad.

"I'll see what we can do," he smiled before wlaking over to his car.

"I've missed you," Deborah stated.

"I know.... don't worry. We'll see each other more often, I swear," Lilly stated before giving her mom a short hug.

"Hey, bean?" Deborah called out to her daughter using her old nickname.

"Yeah?"

"I love you," Deborah stated.

"I love you too mom," Lilly replied with a smile before hopping into the car with her husband.

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Sharon Tate: A Life and Legacy Cut Short

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Sharon Marie Tate was born on January 24, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. She was the eldest of three daughters to Paul James Tate, a United States Army officer, and Doris Gwendolyn Willett. Her father's military career required the family to move frequently, which led to Sharon spending parts of her childhood in various cities across the United States and Europe. Despite the instability, Tate's striking beauty and charismatic presence were evident from a young age, and she began participating in beauty pageants, winning her first title at the age of six months.

Rise to Stardom

Tate's entry into the world of entertainment began with small television roles in the early 1960s. She appeared in shows such as "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Mister Ed," which showcased her talent and helped her gain recognition in Hollywood. Her big break came in 1966 when she was cast in the film "Eye of the Devil," where she starred alongside David Niven and Deborah Kerr. This role marked the beginning of her rise in the film industry.

In 1967, Tate's performance in "Valley of the Dolls" brought her widespread attention. The film, based on Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel, was a commercial success, and Tate's portrayal of the doomed actress Jennifer North earned her critical acclaim. Despite mixed reviews for the film itself, Tate's talent and screen presence were undeniable, establishing her as a rising star.

Personal Life and Marriage

Sharon Tate's personal life was as captivating as her career. In 1968, she married the controversial and avant-garde film director Roman Polanski. The couple met while working on the film "The Fearless Vampire Killers" in 1966 and quickly fell in love. Their marriage was a high-profile event, celebrated by Hollywood insiders and covered extensively by the media. Tate and Polanski were considered one of the most glamorous couples of the 1960s, epitomizing the era's free-spirited and creative ethos.

The Manson Family Murders

Tragically, Sharon Tate's life was cut short in one of the most infamous and brutal crimes of the 20th century. On August 8, 1969, while heavily pregnant with her first child, Tate was murdered by members of the Manson Family, a cult led by Charles Manson. The Manson Family's attack on Tate's home in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, resulted in the deaths of Tate and four others: Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, and Steven Parent.

The murders shocked the world and marked the end of the 1960s' era of innocence and optimism. The gruesome details of the crime and the subsequent trial captivated the media and the public, with Sharon Tate becoming a symbol of lost potential and senseless violence.

Legacy

Despite her brief career, Sharon Tate left an indelible mark on Hollywood and popular culture. She is remembered not only for her beauty and talent but also for the tragic and senseless nature of her death. In the years following her murder, Tate's legacy has been kept alive through various tributes and retrospectives. Her life and career have been the subject of numerous documentaries, books, and films, ensuring that her memory endures.

Roman Polanski, devastated by the loss of his wife and unborn child, dedicated his film "Tess" (1979) to Tate. The film, an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," was one that Tate had been passionate about adapting for the screen. Polanski's dedication was a poignant tribute to his late wife and her dreams.

Influence on Modern Culture

Sharon Tate's influence extends beyond her time, impacting contemporary culture and the film industry. Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" offers a fictionalized portrayal of Tate, played by Margot Robbie, and explores the Hollywood of the late 1960s. The film serves as a homage to Tate and a reimagining of the events surrounding her life, allowing audiences to remember her not just for her tragic death but for her vibrant spirit and contributions to cinema.

Tate's story also continues to raise discussions about the darker side of fame and the vulnerabilities of public figures. Her life and death have become cautionary tales, reminding us of the fragility of life and the sometimes perilous intersection of celebrity and real-world dangers.

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Judges

Chapter 5

1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel. 4 LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water. 5 The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. 6 In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel. 8 They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel? 9 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD. 10 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.

11 They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. 12 Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam. 13 Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty. 14 Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. 15 And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. 16 Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. 17 Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches. 18 Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field. 19 The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. 20 They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

21 The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength. 22 Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones. 23 Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty. 24 Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. 25 He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. 26 She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples. 27 At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. 28 The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots? 29 Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself, 30 Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a prey of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours of needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take the spoil? 31 So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

Judges 5

Diane Beauford