#dauen

[natreads]

Good luck for your interview <3

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[girlonthefireescape]

3, 4, and 5 for the end of year book asks!

Thank you!!

3. What were your top five books of the year?

So far, I'd say:

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth (reread)

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske (reread) Bonus points for The Town in Bloom by Dodie Smith, because that was another new one for me this year, although it had been sat on my shelf since 2017 when I bought it in London to have something to do while waiting in line for the Harry Styles concert with my friend, who brought the entire first season of Stranger Things on her phone.

4. Did you discover any new authors that you love this year?

None that I love, I don't think. But Malinda Lo and Candice Carty-Williams maybe! But it's more that I loved these specific books. I'm usually not the kind of reader who discovers an author and then reads their entire back catalogue. But I also read Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, which is Lex Croucher's first YA, and I might pick up another one of their books.

5. What genre did you read the most of?

Probably queer coming of age/historical fiction?

End-of-the year book asks

[thelibraryiscool]

2, 3, and 4 for the book asks, please :)

Hello friend!

2. Did you reread anything? What?

I reread quite a few things, I think. As always, a lot of it are childhood favorites (for instance, Diana Wynne Jones's Fire and Hemlock). I also reread Dinka, which is about a young girl growing up in a family of revolutionaries in the wake of 1905, and which I hadn't read in some 15 years (it was as good as my vague impressions remembered, and surprising, too). Reread some things for orals as well, including Autobiography of Red.

3. What were your top five books of the year?

I will be making a longer post about my top books some time this month, but top 5 is really hard! Some favorites from the second half of the year include I Wonder as I Wonder by Langston Hughes, For the Home Hearth by Ivan Franko, parts of the Story of a Life by Konstantin Paustovsky, The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah, and The True Deceiver by Tove Jansson.

4. Did you discover any new authors that you love this year?

I did! To name a few:

F. C. Yee

William Gardner Smith

Isaac Babel

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha

Sam Selvon

Andriy Kokotiukha

send me end of year book asks!

[warywind]

Dergtober 9-13

Lots of loose black and white thumbnails coming up.

Day 9: Exalt; featuring a scared and slightly divine tundra cub. I was inspired by what @/Petall did for this one to work with what exalt means outside of flight rising instead of the mechanic. There’s an old draft of Mani’s background in his bio, but in short, he has the misfortune of being involved in one of the darker threads of lore in my clan. His egg was the first to survive a series of experiments a secretive group was doing on ancient ice artifacts that irradiate dangerous levels of pure ice magic. This involved his egg being exposed to way more elemental magic than an egg ever should, resulting in a dragon that has way more magic than a dragon really should. Mani was revered by the group and certainly had been raised into power, but it was hardly a childhood he wanted. (Things do work out okay for him eventually! But he has to do his own rescuing for a while.)

Day 10: Crossroads; I had two ideas for this one, one cheery to make up for sad tundra baby and one less so. I decided to sketch both, and you can tell which one I got more invested in. XD Version 1 is one of my clan's trading caravans reaching a literal crossroads and starting to debate on which way to go, featuring Cadmus, Merlin, Euryale, Aella, and Sandía. Version 2 is for a metaphorical crossroads where a certain dragon has to decide whether to change his path in life. Alden sits in a sort of an awkward, unresolved space in my lore-- waay back when Sandía was in a roleplay onsite I got attached to a semi-villain NPC I was using, then somehow hatched a dragon that was a close match of the colors I pictured for said NPC, then had the roleplay fall out soon after. So, I was still invested in whatever would have happened between Alden and Sandía but didn’t want anything from the roleplay to be canon to avoid stepping on material that deeply involved someone else’s lore. I know their story involves Alden working for kidnappers and at some point making the difficult decision to change sides and free her, but have never gotten around to ironing out the details.

Day 11: Pile; featuring a quick doodle of a sleep pile of the little found family Mani eventually gets. On the right we've got Mani cuddling his partner Pruino, who's in turn getting piled on by Pruino's apprentice Marco, and above them an adolescent Siku, who is basically a child Mani just showed up with one day. Mani probably told Pruino what was up with Siku immediately (it's related to the group that experimented on him, now his sworn enemy), but it takes him a long time to warm up to Marco and let him into their circle of secrets. It occurred to me later that I totally excluded Kilauea, who should count as part of Mani's circle, but then again Kilauea is on tenser terms with most of them and wouldn't have been very comfortable in the sleep pile.

Day 12: Scroll;featuring Dauen. He doesn't really have lore so much as vibes, but I'm sure he'll end up with a story one day. I decided there should be a updraft early on and just sort of went with it.

Day 13: Serthis; featuring an as of yet unnamed Serthis and Cadogan's egg. This lone serthis has stumbled upon egg, size:large and they are debating what to do about it. The answer is adopt child, size:large, but they haven't gotten there in their pondering yet. Just now they're probably trying to decide how big the parents must have been. The drawing is still at sketch-phase, but I ended up playing with colors for a while so it'll be that much harder to clean up the sketch if I decide to finish this after dergtober.

[mimikoolover]

I'm being honest to me this isn't about ships or anything like that. the way the kpop industry/culture is setup is that in Korea idols dating is career damaging. international fans seems to give 0 fucks about this because they themselves aren't korean, so because this dating hysteria doesn't happen in their countries where celebs freely date, that means they don't care. when the idol they are supposedly supporting (who's in the same group they claim to love and stan) is a korean living in Korea, was born in Korea and working in the industry in Korea where that is the culture. that's just sooo ignorant to me from international fans. the point with this dauen drama isn't 'ships' it's the fact that you have that woman out here clout chasing off the back of someone she's wanting to signal she's dating. in the context that her doing this by all accounts damages jimin's reputation and career in Korea. that is the fucking issue here. and all these international fans gleefully engaging with this when it is to jimin's detriment due their ignorance is honestly horrible but I'm not even surprised anymore.

[not-goldy]

That Dauen woman is out here making Jimin her whole entire personality. All her posts lately have to do with Jimin. Fighting with PJM's. Cussing them out, crying victim. She really believing TKK hype thinking they on her side and people want to see her with Jimin, when they just want her to prove Jimin is dating someone else. There is no way anyone dating Jimin or who loves him would be out here making herself out to be an unhinged fool fighting with 15 year olds, calling them names. Threatening to sue, but then posts Jimin video. Like damn Jennie even kept her mouth shut through all that hate cause she respected Tae. Which TKK don't give her credit for. This woman instead out here Reposting non stop messages from Jimin fans or replying to people with Jimin profile pics, trying to make people think its a possibility. Y'all gonna get Jimin attacked by this crazy lady giving her confidence to go for it. And if by chance this woman is dating him, congrats, you just embarrassed Jimin and making yourself look psycho and disturbed and obsessed but not in a cute way. Freaking fatal attraction. The man is in the army and can't defend himself and no way would Jimin give the okay for this woman to out their relationship knowing his fans would come after her. He would do that with her so she is not alone to take on the heat and you can't convince me he wouldn't. I feel so sorry for Jimin. They couldn't give him a normal GF rumor? Sheesh. can't wait for her to watch her imaginary man with his real man right along with the rest of us.

Actually there's no way Jimin will let someone he loves fight his battles like this and not make a single song to celebrate them on top of it all

He's too much of a gentleman for this

[the-forest-library]

Your 10 (ish) Most Read Authors (According to Goodreads or Whatever System You Use)

I was tagged by @bookcub - thanks!

What are your ten most Most Read Authors? And how many books have you read by them? Also tag someone who you would like to do this! (Original Instructions (this option wasn't available for me): Scroll to the bottom of your shelves and most read authors is listed underneath. What I did: Exported my Goodreads library and did some Excel magic.)

Note: I only started tracking my reads in Goodreads in 2020 - these stats reflect that.

Terry Pratchett - 15 (Looks like I've read a lot of Discworld in the last few years.)

2. Martha Wells - 10 (Hello, Murderbot!)

3. Chloe Liese - 9 (This is mostly the Bergman Brothers series, which I highly recommend. Lots of neurodiversity rep.)

4. Megan Whalen Turner - 8 (Attolia, my beloved.)

4. Cat Sebastian - 8 (Lots of historical romance.)

4. K.J. Charles - 8 (More historical romance - I love that Charles and Sebastian are tied. I discovered them around the same time, and I frequently confuse them.)

5. Rainbow Rowell - 7 (Novels and She Hulk graphic novels.)

5. Gail Carriger - 7 (I discovered her books a few years ago and ran through a bunch of them, but haven't read another one in a hot minute.)

6. Sarah Andersen - 6 (Relatable comics. Also, read Fangs if you haven't yet.)

6. Olivia Atwater - 6 (Regency/Victorian faerie tales which I adore.)

6. Alisha Rai - 6 (Including one of my favorite romances: Girl Gone Viral.)

6. T. Kingfisher - 6 (Another new-to-me author I began exploring.)

6. Brigid Kemmerer - 6 (The full Cursebreakers series and a few books from other series.)

6. Holly Jackson - 6 (These are not great books, but they are addictive and twisty.)

6. Jenny Colgan - 6 (Easy, seaside, small town reads. Some of the first audiobooks I tried.)

There are 11 (!) authors tied for fifth place, so I'm not going there, but I do want to shout out Talia Hibbert and Maria V. Snyder from that list because I love them.

Tagging (no pressure, just fun!): @godzilla-reads, @brightbeautifulthings, @emspooky, @dkafterdark, @dauen, @bibliophilecats, and anyone else that would like to give this a go!

[lizziestudieshistory]

I was tagged by @oneardentstudybuddy (thanks 🙂)

I'm tagging @dauen and @dooareyastudy - I'm not sure if you both have been tagged or want to be

[twice-inamillion]

First Day in Osaka

Fluff, Smut (Handjob, penetration, creampie)

Chapter 174

It’s the first day of the Japan Dome Tour in the city of Osaka, Japan. The members are excited to be back on stage together as a group for the first time in a while.

It’s two hours before the concert starts, the members are really excited for the concert to begin. Some of them are rest or eating before going on to do sound check. You on the other hand are working tirelessly to make sure that the first day of the tour goes well.

Jihyo is FaceTiming her parents on her phone, sitting in the corner of the break room. “We’re so proud of you, Jihyo. You’re finally able to go back on stage like” says her mom. “Yes, I’m really happy but at the same time I’m a bit nervous.” Jihyo’s mom tries to reassure her that she will do very well and to not focus on anything else but trying her best for her fans. As Jihyo’s mom is talking Jihyo notices a small shadow waddling across the room. “Jisoo, my princes. Is that you?” Hearing her mother’s voice Jisoo rushes to her grandmother and gets picked up. “Let’s wish your mommy the best of luck, okay?” Jisoo lifts her arm and says “eomma!” “Are you wishing me good luck, Jisoo?” Jisoo with a large smile on her face begins to giggle and kisses the phone screen. “Make sure that you listen to your grandma and grandpa okay? Be a good girl, Jisoo. With a large smile she goes straight for a hug to her grandma and waves goodbye.

“Are you going to call your girls, Mina?” asks Jihyo. “I already did. My mom said that they were taking them to the park and get some fresh air.” “It’s nice to see that your parents are having some quality time with their grandchildren” says Jihyo. “Yes, when I told them about the Japan tour they automatically asked me if I could bring the twins over so they could see them.”

Dahyun walks towards Jihyo and Mina who are talking and says, “I want to thank your parents at they are able to watch over Dauen.” “It’s no problem, they were more than happy to take care of her. They actually missed having children around, since my brother and I aren’t at home anymore they tend to feel lonely in an empty house.”

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It is time for sound check and the members are making sure that their mics are working correctly and that the sound in the arena is optimal for tonight’s show. You go back and forth from the front of the stage to the back, relying on crucial information and make sure that tonight goes well.

Jihyo sees how stressed you look during soundcheck and when its is done, pulls you to the side. “Are you okay?” “Yeah, just a bit tired that’s all. I want to make sure that tonight’s show is perfect for Twice and Once.” “You really care how this show goes huh. Maybe I can help you out a little” as she pulls you into the Twice break room. She pushes you into one of the fitting rooms and begins to zip down your fly, puts her hand inside and digs around through your underwear. She pulls out your limp cock and begins to move her hand slowly, awakening your cock from its slumber.

Both of you don’t say a word as Jihyo jerks you off. She looks directly into your eyes, staring at your soul as she pleasures you. Watching you enjoy her hand is a gift to her, knowing that she can take care of your needs. The intensity of the strokes increase as time passes. When she finally sees your eyes tremble she knows that your ready to cum so she increases the pace. Your eyes begin to roll back as you’re ready to cum so she makes the choice to collect her cum with her mouth.

Jihyo lowers herself and opens her mouth in O shape, connects the tip of your cock to her lips. She begins to suck the tip of your cock like a lollipop, causing you to release your cum. A large wave of cum flow pass her lips and into the mouth, making sure that none of it spills. As she drinks your seed you see that Jihyo is still looking directly at you and nothing eye. You can tell that she has total control of the situation and that she owns you. You see as her throat flexes, swallowing your seed as it goes down her esophagus and into her stomach.

Knowing that you have emptied out your tank she stands up, opens her mouth and shows you the remaining of your cum. She tilts her head and see it go down and opens her mouth again, showing you that she swallowed it all. Placing her hand on your cheek she says, “we’re here to support one another. We’re family. Don’t hesitate to lean on us, okay?” You nod your head, letting her know that you understand. “Also, I’m going to need your help with the rest of the members, okay? So make sure that they do their best during this tour.”

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The first concert of the Japan Dome Tour begins and the members give it their all. With enthusiasm they begin their act. The first act consists of the songs “One More Time, Luv Me, Like Ohh-ahh.”

They move on to their second act and the third until they finally get a small break. The members are catching their breath and regaining their energy back. Momo on the other hand is unfazed and looks at you as you stand in the room.

Momo walks towards you, grabs your hand pulls you, “Come with me.” She walks you into one of the restrooms that the break rooms has and pushes you into one of the stalls. “I need a bit of a pick me up to continue with the show.” You remember what Jihyo said earlier about “needing your help with the members” so you don’t complain.

You and Momo begin to undress yourself really quick and not waste anytime. She hangs your pants and her shorts on the hook before getting on top of you. Sitting in one of the stalls you see as Momo aligns your cock to her entrance. She impales herself as she holds on to the walls of the stall. You grab her hips and she begins to ride you cowgirl style.

Momo’s tight walls grip onto your cock and she rides you violently, not wanting to waste any time. You see the the faster she rides you the more you can see the bulge on her stomach as you cock hits her womb. She tries to cover her mouth as she moans out your name. You know that this is a way for the members to destress but you can’t lie top yourself and say that you don’t enjoy it as well.

After some more intense riding Momo let’s you know what she’s about to cum. You make her get off of your and you pick her up from behind. You now have her in a reverse stand and carry position. “You can cum now” you command her. She fingers herself a bit more and she squirts a large stream into the toilet. “Don’t let it get on the floor” you say. She shakes violently during her orgasm but you’re ready to cum. After her twitching lessens you warn her “I’m going to cum.” With a shaky voice she whispers, “cum inside, its safe.” No other words are need.

Your tries to find her entrance as you cant see it since you’re in a reverse stand and carry position. After poking around your cock finds Momo’s entrances and you impale yourself inside. Momo grunts as she feels your hard and thick cock stab her insides. Her womb and walls hold your cock tightly, signaling your that its ready for your cum. A large wave of cum floods her womb and you see Momo blush and twitch from pleasure.

Not wanting to waste any more time you tell Momo what she’s going to need to hurry up from the next act. She hesitantly gets off and stands tall on the toilet stall, cum dripping into the water. She then steps down and you hand her her underwear and safety shorts, doesn’t even wipe the cum that is dripping down her thighs.

Momo rushes out of the bathroom and goes to the clothes rack to change her outfit. She gets ready for Act 3 and the song Candy Pop. The members rush back to the stage and see as Momo’s safety shorts damp from your cum and some small bits down her thigh.

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You watch as Momo dances to the music with lots of passion, encouraging her members to do the same.

The first concert in Osaka ends perfectly and all the members have a large smile on their face.

“We really did good out there girls. Let’s keep it up like that for the next shows” says jihyo.

“Yes!!” shout the rest of the members as they walk to the break room to rest.

Momo walks by you and whispers, “ I can still feel your cum in my womb.” With a smile on her face she begins to walk faster, catching up to the rest of her members.

Previous Chapter 173.5

[natreads]

16 and 17 for the end of year book asks 📚

Thank you!!

16. What is the most over-hyped book you read this year?

Louis Éduard's The end of Eddy. I wonder if I just did his whole authorship a disservice by loving the book about his father, because I've never loved anything of his sense lmao. I totally understand the hype around it and him. I'd love to read more from him, even though I've only really liked one of the three books I've read. It just wasn't for me I guess

17. Did any books surprise you with how good they were?

YES omg I read a bunch of books that I LOVED, such as Letters to Camondo by Edmund de Waal, which I had never heard of before and randomly picked up in a bookstore in Rome while I was TECHNICALLY looking for (translated) Italian books. Also Nicolas Lunabba's Blir du ledsen om jag dör? (it's getting translated next year! I think it will be called something along the lines of Will you care if I die?). It was really raw and honest and really blew me away

end-of-year book ask

[aliteraryprincess]

I was tagged by @halfthealphabet. Thank you!

make a poll with five of your all time favorite characters and then tag five people to do the same. see which character is everyone's favorite

I'm not sure who has done this already, but I'll tag @the-forest-library, @dauen, @sleepyyphilia, and @fluencylevelfrench (no pressure, of course).

[orangeteastudying]

Because @dauen said if I saw her post I was tagged and it seemed fun:

Tagging @frociaggina97 and anyone who wants to do it

[sumire-no-nikki]

5 Songs I’ve Been Listening to Recently:

Tagged by the fabulous @megerrific !!

1. Movement by Hozier

2. Favorite Boy by Half Moon Run

3. Over When It’s Over by Lucy Rose

4. The Weakness by Ruston Kelly

5. easy by Tomberlin

Tagging: @dauen, @properfull0ngaycrisis, @splendidly-odd, @peaceliliesandtea, @cozyhomebody + anyone who wants to do this tag!

[cebil]

9 people i'd like to know better - tagged by @wilderminds <3 <3

fav colour: teracotta 🪴

last song: Be Afraid by DXXDLY

currently watching: i really struggle to finish TV shows/movies, but I've very slowly been making my way through The Crown!

spicy/savory/sweet: spicy spicy spicy

relationship status - in a long distance, long term partnership :]

current obsession - i cannot pick one, so i'll say my plant collection [i have a split leaf philodrenon that's gonna need re-potting soon & an anthurium that i'll be picking up soon :D ] as well as my current sewing project [my canvas fabric finally came in!]

i tag @peaceliliesandtea , @lordlykisses , @booksnpictures , @sumire-no-nikki , @all-my-stufff , @jupiterovprsten , @tantoslice , @eucalyptice & @dauen

[gradling]

2/10 Books for 2024

Now that I’m not actively teaching, I have just enough time to finish the shortest paperback book on my list: Passing by Nella Larsen (finally @dauen lol). It’s makes sense that this is discussed as a book about mixed-race people—the blurb on my copy even says so—but at the same time there’s nothing in the book itself that directly names mixed race identity. It’s more about Blackness and race. In some ways, I’m also really glad that I read bell hooks’ Black Looks and her analysis of Passing before I read this because I had her comments on loving Blackness running through my head the whole time!

[grey-and-lavender]

In hindsight, picking a boop war with both @dauen and @goldengirlschildhood at once was biting off more than I could chew.