#dreamers in fantasyland

[alovvermind]

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[freakqueer]

26, 29, and 7?

What is your star sign?

Taurus!

Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?

I do! I don't recall the last book I finished atm, but I'm currently reading 'Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire', and 'Like Dreamers'.

If you could be a mythical creature, which would you choose?

werewolf maybe?

[chloesreality]

What do you think about caroline and alaric relationship in the later seasons?

sorry I haven’t got to this sooner!!

Caroline’s relationship with Alaric was…how do i describe this?

an uncomfortable watch?

not because they were uncomfortable with eachother but it just came off that way because everyone hated it so much (I wasn’t very keen either if I’m being honest)

it’s not as bad of a relationship as people think even though it was very weird. at the start of their relationship they o were only living together as co-parents, there was nothing romantic between them until there was, and there’s many reasons for this, no.1 being in such close proximities to each other all the time must create some sort of a connection. No.2- both Caroline and Ric wanted to be that stereotypical family: happy, “functional” typical and wanted to be together FOR the twins, FOR their wellbeing because that’s what they thought worked, they didn’t want to do the hard parts alone which leads me into my last and 3rd point being that they bonded over their love for their kids and a having something in common can create sparks for people and I think that’s exactly what happened with Caroline and Alaric.

they got married because that’s what they thought best for Josie and lizzie

Caroline chose to stay with Ric and help raise the kids instead of being with stefan on the run from Rayna Cruz which is fair enough but I also think she did this because she says “I’m happy” she could just mean that how it is but Caroline also comes across as a big dreamer, she’s a planner, she knows what she wants. and she’s living that “fairytale” of a life, the closest life she can get to a human one, is a husband, children, an overall happy home and she has that, she’s not just going to throw that away easily for Stefans safety but that doesn’t mean block him out your new life completely because he’s a vampire. I think both Caroline and Alaric hid behind their real problems in this relationship and it was very forced and an awkward experience for us to watch.

it could have never been a proper relationship in the first place, they were never really together together. they weren’t massively intimate, yes they kissed a few times but they never slept together during their engagement because Caroline didn’t love him. and I know Alaric thought he did that way, but he didn’t. she just loved their “perfect” life, their paradise, what they’ve always wanted. It didn’t even have to be Caroline as a mother for Alaric, It didn’t have to be Alaric as a dad for Caroline. It could’ve been anyone and they still would’ve been content because it wasn’t about them or their relationship. it was about how they came off towards their kids and about keeping that close knit family and living that “normal life”.

And in season 8 when things started to get messy again, With Cade and the sirens, they bickered and argued (mainly about the kids and what’s best for them) and alarics pent up feelings came out, all he wanted was to protect his children and get them out of town but Caroline wanted more, and that was visibly clear, she wanted to be in mystic falls helping with the vampire stuff and wanted to be with stefan. it was visibly hard for her to balance this double life that she led and hard to separate the two.

this is why I don’t think of Caroline and Alaric as love interests, maybe for Alaric but definitely not for Caroline. they were co-parents with a fantasyland dream about the perfect life. it would’ve never worked out for the better even if they did stay together for Lizzie and Josie :)

but that’s just my personal take on this. What do you think? ☺️

[pof203]

A Summoner Birthday (to me)

After doing a story for Wakan Tanka's birthday, I should do one for my own.

Sorry if it's coming a little late, I had so many other things to do that I didn't have the time. I must also apologize if this post will be a bit short due to the limits with this new editor, but it's the only way I can save my work without fear of losing it thanks to the automatic save to drafts.

Story (Prologue)

Taking place after Valentine Fantasy: An Eternal Fairyland, Melty Dream with Wakan Tanka∞.

April 22.

Café Asterism has been known to attract all kinds of visitors. Not just locals and Transients, but also certain higher-ups from various Guilds. Tonight was no different.

Here it is.

Bigfoot: And there's Boogeyman.

Good evening, Bigfoot. It's been awhile.

Bigfoot joins Boogeyman at his table as the night's entertainment comes on stage.

Benten: It's the Buzzle Dreamers launch live! So, Ebisu, come sing a duet with me!

Ebisu: We used to sing along with the biwa. Okay, let's do it, Benten!

Bigfoot: I guess you got a message, too, huh?

Boogeyman: No doubt. I got a message this morning about someone wanting to meet here.

???: Well look no further. I'm here!

Hey, yo yo! Alp is in the house!

Okay, just don't over do it.

Alp does his breakdance until the band finishes up. He later joins Bigfoot and Boogeyman at their table.

Bigfoot: I take it you're our mystery host.

Alp: You bet.

Boogeyman: But why call us here at such a time.

You bet. And I kinda need your help with something. Y'know about our boy... Lupin.

Bigfoot: Indeed, we do.

Boogeyman: I teach at the elementary school next door to his school. Why do you ask?

Alp: His birthday is coming up soon. April 27. I wanna do something awesome for his birthday... Especially after what happened.

Bigfoot: What happened?

Alp: Well, during Valentine's Day... I peeked into his dream and saw something private and special to him.

Boogeyman: Yes, I think I've heard of that dream... His boyfriend visted him from what I've heard.

Alp: But he didn't want anyone else to know. What happened in that dream is strictly between him and Wakan Tanka (Infinity). When he found out, Lupin was burning mad at first, but he eventually got over it and forgave me. Though, I still feel a little guilty and I wanna make up for it... And you two are gonna help me.

Bigfoot: And how will se do that?

Alp: I heard you turned Wakan back to who he was before he became an Invader.

Bigfoot: Yes. But it only lasted 24 hours for Wakan's birthday.

Alp: Well, I'd like you to do it again.

Bigfoot: (surprised) Are you serious? I just said it will only last a day.

Alp: But I think I know how to make it last longer... That's why Mr. Boogeyman is here.

Boogeyman: And what do you want me to do?

Alp: I heard about this virtual fantasyland you made with the Crafters.

Boogeyman: What are you sugesting?

Alp: Well, in a virtual world, time pretty much comes to a stand still.

Bigfoot: (excited) Oh, I think I know where you're going with this. In that world, my spell will last a little longer. Maybe even permanent.

Boogeyman: (unsure) Well, maybe not permanent. Wakan Tanka Infinity is not like any Transient we know. That's why the word "Infinity" is in his name. I don't think we'll be getting rid of the other Wakan that easily.

Alp: True. But what else do we've got.

Boogeyman: That's true... (smiling) Alright, why not? Let's try it.

Bigfoot: I guess we can. I already did this for Wakan Tanka's birthday, we can do it for Lupin's.

Alp: Then it's settled.

Not too far, listening in...

Interesting. I wonder what Hephaestus's Guild is up to.

My, are you suggesting we pay him a visit? I've heard about this virtual fairy tale.

Hecate: I've also heard about it from Arachne. She even took part in it... I think we should pay this world a visit.

Hermes: (curious) What do you mean "we"?

Hecate: Are we still not considered married, dear Hermes?

Hermes: We're not on Olympus anymore. But I suppose I can tag along. I'm rather curious myself... But first, I believe I'm on.

Hermes gets on stage and plays the last song of the night.

Also not far...

In your dormroom, you just laid down for bed. Having just finished your nightly conversation with Lil' Solomon, you were ready for bed. As you laid in bed, you drifted off to sleep...

This is...

Heyoka. Lupin, I have established a connection in your dream again.

Lupin: (happy) Wakan! You're here.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: Yes, I am here.

Lupin: I miss you so much.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: I know. Even though the loop may keep us both apart...

Wakan Tanka Infinity: But for now, in this dream world, we are together. It will feel like an eternity here.

Because that is what our love is.

Yes, it is.

You and Wakan Tanka Infinity lie close together.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: If only we could have moments like this in reality. But it cannot be helped. We are always destined to be apart when the time comes.

Lupin: Maybe if you were the way you were before you became this, things would be different.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: If only it were that simple. Bigfoot's spell cannot keep me in that form for more than a day.

???: I think that can be fixed.

Entering the tent... was Alp!

Lupin: (furious) Alp?! Again?!

Alp: I know, I shouldn't be here. But I just had to come to tell the both of you the good news.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: What news?

Alp: In honor of Lupin's birthday, me, Bigfoot, Boogeyman, and the Crafters have something special for you.

Lupin: What is it?

Alp: It's a surprise. Come to the Crafters' workshop, the both of you, on the 27. You'll see.

Lupin: ... We'll try.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: I am rather curious, myself.

Alp: (excited) That's the spirit! See you then.

Alp leaves.

Wakan Tanka Infinity: We still have time before you must awaken. Shall we?

We stay close together and enjoy our time together.

At the Penitenia Academy prison...

... My grandfather senses are tingling... My grandchild is about to do something big.

Balor then notices his fellow member of the school who had a guest with him.

Well, that's the facility for you. Though, I'm not sure why you want to do this. A magic show is hardly appropriate for a place like this.

Well, I need something to do to kill the time until something bigger and better comes along. I thought you could let me perform here. From one cat to another, can you do this for me?

Tezcatlipoca: (still unsure) I don't know. We're all doing just fine for now. Maybe some other time in the future.

Cait Sith: (a bit disappointed) Aww, okay.

Balor: Psst. You two.

Tezcatlipoca: Balor, what is it?

Balor: Well, it about my grandchild.

Tezcatlipoca: (confused) Your grandchild? ... Oh, you Quetzalcoatl.

Cait Sith: Who? ... You mean Lupin? What happened?

Balor: Well... It's sort of hard to explain. I feel that something big is going to happen.

Tezcatlipoca: And you want me to just release you again to check up on him? I don't know. I've been letting you out of your cell too many times already. And we still remember what happened last time.

Balor: (sighing in defeat) I know, I did something stupid over Valentine's Day, but for a good reason. I've learned my mistake... I'm just worried, that's all.

Cait Sith: I can't help but feel that you're right. Lupin's been getting into a bunch of stuff lately. The least we can do is check up on him.

Tezcatlipoca: ... Oh, alright. But I do have a request.

Balor: What kind?

To be continued...

NOTE: Like I said, this came very short. Unless Tumblr announces that the new editor can let us post infinite pictures and stuff in a text post like with the legacy editor, this is just how it is.

[parksaversnews]

Disneyland Map

Disneyland, the iconic theme park that sparked the imagination of millions, has undergone numerous transformations since its inception in 1955. At the heart of this ever-evolving wonderland lies the Disneyland map, a crucial tool for navigating the park's enchanting lands and attractions. This comprehensive guide delves into the rich history, intricate layout, and efficient routes of the Disneyland map, providing an in-depth exploration of this beloved theme park.

The Evolution of the Disneyland Map

The Disneyland map has undergone a remarkable journey, mirroring the park's growth and evolution over the decades. From its humble beginnings as a simple hand-drawn sketch to the modern, interactive digital maps of today, the map of Disneyland has been a constant companion for visitors seeking to unlock the park's secrets. The Early Years In the 1950s, when Disneyland first opened its gates, the map was a modest affair, featuring a basic layout of the park's original lands: Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. As new attractions and lands were added, the map evolved to reflect these changes, becoming an indispensable tool for navigating the ever-expanding park. The Digital Age With the advent of technology, the Disneyland Park map embraced the digital realm, offering interactive features and real-time updates. Today's maps are available on the Disneyland app and website, providing visitors with a seamless experience in planning their adventures. These digital maps offer detailed information on attractions, showtimes, and even wait times, ensuring a more efficient and enjoyable visit.

The Layout of Disneyland Park

Disneyland Park is a meticulously designed wonderland, with each land offering a unique theme and immersive experience. The park's layout is a masterpiece of urban planning, carefully crafted to create a seamless flow of foot traffic and maximize guest enjoyment. Main Street, U.S.A. As visitors enter the park, they are greeted by the iconic Main Street, U.S.A., a nostalgic recreation of a turn-of-the-century American town. This charming avenue sets the stage for the magical adventures that await, leading guests towards the majestic Sleeping Beauty Castle and the various themed lands beyond. Adventureland Adventureland transports visitors to exotic locales, where they can embark on thrilling journeys through jungles and ancient temples. The Indiana Jones Adventure, Jungle Cruise, and the Enchanted Tiki Room are just a few of the beloved attractions that await in this land of adventure.

Frontierland Frontierland captures the spirit of the American Old West, with its rustic buildings, rugged landscapes, and exciting attractions like the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Mark Twain Riverboat. Fantasyland Fantasyland is a realm of pure enchantment, where beloved Disney stories come to life. From the whimsical rides of Peter Pan's Flight and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride to the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, this land is a must-visit for families and dreamers of all ages. Tomorrowland Tomorrowland offers a glimpse into the future, with its sleek, futuristic architecture and cutting-edge attractions like Space Mountain and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. This land celebrates innovation and technological advancements, inspiring visitors to dream of what's yet to come. New Orleans Square and Critter Country New Orleans Square transports guests to the heart of the French Quarter, complete with its iconic Haunted Mansion and the thrilling Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Critter Country, nestled along the Rivers of America, offers a serene escape with attractions like Splash Mountain (Tiana's Bayou) and the Winnie the Pooh ride. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge The newest addition to Disneyland Park, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, immerses visitors in the beloved Star Wars universe. From building their own droids and lightsabers to embarking on galactic adventures aboard the Millennium Falcon and the Rise of the Resistance, this land is a dream come true for Star Wars fans.

Fastest Routes Through Disneyland Park

With so many attractions and lands to explore, navigating Disneyland Park efficiently can be a challenge. However, by understanding the park's layout and utilizing the Disneyland California map, visitors can maximize their time and experience the park's highlights with ease. Main Street, U.S.A. to Fantasyland One of the most popular routes in the park is from Main Street, U.S.A. to Fantasyland, home to iconic attractions like Peter Pan's Flight and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. To reach Fantasyland quickly, visitors can follow the path directly from the central plaza, passing through Sleeping Beauty Castle's archway. Adventureland to Frontierland For those seeking thrills and adventure, the route from Adventureland to Frontierland offers a seamless transition. After exploring the jungles of Adventureland, visitors can cross the Rivers of America via the Sailing Ship Columbia or the Mark Twain Riverboat, arriving in the rugged terrain of Frontierland. Tomorrowland to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars fans will want to make their way from Tomorrowland to the newly opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. This route takes visitors through Fantasyland and Frontierland, offering a glimpse of the park's diverse landscapes, before arriving at the immersive Star Wars-themed land.

Utilizing the Disneyland Railroad

For those seeking a more leisurely pace, the Disneyland Railroad offers a convenient and scenic way to traverse the park. With multiple stops throughout the lands, visitors can hop on and off the train, exploring different areas of the park at their own pace.

The 2024 Disneyland Map

As Disneyland continues to evolve, the 2024 map promises to be a comprehensive guide to the park's latest offerings. With new attractions and updates on the horizon, the map will reflect these changes, ensuring visitors have the most up-to-date information at their fingertips. One of the most significant updates to the 2024 map will be the inclusion of the newly reimagined Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, now themed around the beloved Pixar universe (Pixar Place Hotel). We also expect to see Tiana's Bayou on the new map in late 2024! This exciting transformation will offer guests a truly immersive experience, with Pixar-inspired decor, dining, and entertainment. Additionally, the 2024 map will feature enhanced interactive capabilities, allowing visitors to personalize their experience and receive real-time updates on attraction wait times, showtimes, and more. With the integration of cutting-edge technology, the Disneyland map will continue to be an invaluable tool for navigating the park's ever-changing landscape.  

Ways to View Disneyland Map

- Disneyland App or Website - Grab a physical copy at Disneyland Park - Disneyland Google Maps - Go to the Disneyland Site for a printable Disneyland map - Any of these can act as a Disneyland ride map or a map of Disneyland hotels

  Hidden Easter Eggs in the Disneyland Map

The Disney Imagineers have included these fun hidden characters and details as Easter eggs for eagle-eyed guests exploring the interactive digital maps on the Disneyland app.  - Rocket Raccoon and Baby Groot near Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! attraction in Disney California Adventure - Buzz Lightyear near Señor Buzz Churros in Pixar Pier area of Disney California Adventure - Baymax waving from behind the meet-and-greet area in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure - R2-D2, R5-D4 droid, and a Viper probe droid near Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland - A Stormtrooper hidden somewhere in the Galaxy's Edge area of Disneyland - Rapunzel's long hair trailing from her tower in the Fantasyland area of Magic Kingdom park in Walt Disney World - Chewbacca flying the Millennium Falcon near the entrance to the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland - Stormtroopers hidden in various areas like the Ewok village near Star Tours at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World - C-3PO waving outside the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel area on the map - A droid that resembles Vader's R4-K5 droid outside the Galactic Starcruiser area

Disneyland Maps Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I get a Disneyland map? You can access the latest Disneyland park map on the official Disneyland website, Disneyland app, or by picking up a physical map at the park entrances. The maps provide detailed layouts of all the lands, attractions, restaurants, and facilities within the park. 2. What are the different lands at Disneyland? The main lands at Disneyland Park are Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, Tomorrowland, and the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Each land is themed around a specific concept and offers unique attractions and experiences.  3. What are the must-do attractions at Disneyland? Some of the most popular and iconic attractions at Disneyland include Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Use the Disneyland map to plan your route and hit the top rides. 4. How can I find the fastest routes through Disneyland? Study the Disneyland map to identify the most efficient paths between lands and attractions. Popular routes include Main Street to Fantasyland via Sleeping Beauty Castle, Adventureland to Frontierland via the Rivers of America, and Tomorrowland to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge through Fantasyland. The Disneyland Railroad is also a convenient way to travel across the park. 5. Can I bring outside food and drinks into Disneyland? Yes, you are allowed to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages into Disneyland, as long as they are not in glass containers. Having snacks and refillable water bottles can help you save money and stay hydrated during your visit. Check the park rules for specific details. 6. What are the best times to visit Disneyland? Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends, and off-peak seasons like early fall and late winter/early spring tend to have smaller crowds. Use the Disneyland app or website to check crowd calendars and plan your visit accordingly. Arriving early in the morning can also help you beat the crowds. 7. How can I get early entry into Disneyland? Guests staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels (Disneyland Hotel, Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Paradise Pier Hotel) can take advantage of Extra Magic Hour, which allows them to enter the parks up to an hour before regular opening times. Alternatively, guests with 3+ day tickets can use Magic Morning to enter Disneyland Park an hour early on select days. 8. Are service animals allowed at Disneyland? Yes, Disneyland Resort welcomes guests with service animals throughout the parks and hotels. There are designated relief areas for service animals, and you can find more information on the official Disneyland website.

Conclusion

The Disneyland map is more than just a guide; it's a testament to the park's rich history, meticulous design, and unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable experiences. From its humble beginnings to its modern, interactive incarnations, the map has evolved alongside the park, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of this beloved destination. As Disneyland continues to captivate visitors from around the world, the map remains an essential companion, unlocking the secrets of this enchanting wonderland and ensuring that every visit is a magical adventure. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disneyland enthusiast, the map is your key to unlocking the park's countless treasures, creating lasting memories that will be cherished for generations to come. Read the full article

[anthonybialy]

Pretend Time in Real Time

Messing up daydreams is the hobby of cruel outcome aficionados.  The excessively fanciful have never been more dedicated to ignoring reality.  It’s only way to make their policies function.  I didn’t say it was clever.

What’s your gender?  It’s not a trick.  Distinguishing between the two constitutes the least confusing thing possible, which of course means it’s presently a mess.  Proclaiming whatever they want in defiance of what is sums up liberalism a bit too well.

Determining what a right is seems basic, which is why we must review.  Going over fundamentals only seems condescending until you see how frequently they’re disregarded.  We already have them, which is why Democrats want to take them.  Your money is merely the start.

Constantly revoking your ability to act autonomously is a consistent failure both philosophically or practically, which doesn’t stop one side from trying again.  The ruling party might not have explicitly called to ban commerce.  The lack of money to buy items that aren’t even in stock took care of that.

We couldn’t have more evidence that governmental meddling causes harm if they tried, which they do.  I am almost certain I believe they try to help.  Even if the rather forgiving extend enough goodwill to believe liberals are attempting to better the world, the best possible case remains that they inadvertently show why what they hold should be dropped.

Self-esteem warriors have to pretend they helped, which I suppose is natural for those unproductive souls who never create any real things.  They need validation in direct contrast to regrettable results.  All this infiltration sure creates crummy results, but everything is going swell otherwise.  Brother, can you spare an egg?  

Unwilling passengers know we’re taking an excursion to Fantasyland any time an antisocial socialist condemns the natural process of trading what we have for what we’d like.  Autonomy’s enemies never explain how the stuff we use would be generated.  Government will distribute, you cruel capitalist brute.  Fans of politicians eschew learning where things and money come from, as it relies on work and innovation.

There’s less of an excuse the more we get ahead in the calendar.  It’s easier than ever to research claims in this futuristic present.  Whippersnappers don’t even need to transcribe with a pen from an encyclopedia to complete homework.  But copying and pasting is too much to ask for those who are so certain they’re correct that they don’t bother to screw up smugness by checking.  Thoroughly incomplete assignments are the standard.

Instead of researching facts like they would if they were as scientific as claimed, zealots find other lunatics to back up their ludicrous notions.  Reinforcing instead of confirming brings answers the deluded want instead of actual ones they should hear.  Social media gets blamed for how people use it by the same ones who abuse it.

Imagination is overrated for limited dreamers who can’t distinguish between the formidable and the unworkable.  Outcomes should keep those who wreak them from preening.  But avoiding noticing consequences also doesn’t work.  It’s the same all the way down if anyone seeks patterns.

You’d just waste what you toiled to earn.  Legal thieves profess they’re proud of paying taxes as if letting the result of productivity get shredded cures sadness.  Coughing up in the aftermath of federal intervention gets costly.

Ghastly coerced insurance needs to be subsidized precisely because doing so in the first place separates consumers from prices.  Such self-sustaining behavior is no way to maintain health.  Unspeakably awful results result in them calling for a more thorough policy.  One bottle of Thunderbird didn’t prompt sobriety, so choke down another.

Federal supervisors who took our decisions and stuff are also left with nothing, although you don’t have to feel bad.  They can only claim whatever they inflicted caused prosperous joy.  It’s not exactly a clever trick.  But enough voters interested in shortcuts keep falling for it in sufficient quantities to bring us regrettable moments like the Joe Biden presidency.

Lucky Americans are now so bereft of material goods that there’s nothing that can be stolen.  We’re appreciating a spiritual term where we can focus on our selves instead of things.  It’s not like there’s a choice.  North Koreans are blissful.

Claiming the economy purrs as it sputters is the only business this White House enables.  It’s not particularly productive anywhere nor applicable elsewhere.

At least there’s not much to steal.  Treating criminals like victims increases crime, if you can believe it.  Acting as if you can stroll down a metropolitan promenade without a fear of fiendish assault.  Pretending corporate greed suddenly kicked in when Biden got what he wanted and lack of gun control makes liberal cities dangerous is the only option other than pretending everything is fine when this pushy ideology gets tried.  Nobody’s surprised they try that, too.

[hrzwrm]

i wouldn't even advocate for a corruption narrative. it would definitely be interesting to explore how a kind-hearted, free-spirited artist and dreamer cracks and turns cruel under the pressure of a competitive market, clinging to the leftovers of joy and sincerity in his work. but that's still too humanizing imo. he's more like a sadistic little fairy creature having a blast at the expense of literally everyone else in his privatized, autocratic fantasyland. no concern for anyone whatsoever beyond the entertainment/monetary value they provide for him. that's the ideal. and that's why he doesn't make for a likeable protagonist (if you're a coward that is) and was more of a narrative tool than a person in the book. btw none of this means that he has to be dark or edgy or that he ought to be stripped of his whimsy, i think the beauty of his fucked-up-ness is that it hides itself so well under that proverbial sugarcoating. that polarities so seemingly exclusive can coexist pretty effortlessly.

watched Wonka yesterday with the expectation that i would have the worst experience of my life and then come on here and leave a massive rant review but that movie was just so. inoffensively bland. for the most part. about 5 min in i forgot that this was about Willy Wonka and i started having an okay time. idk how you make a movie about that guy and have him be the least interesting part of it. by pulling all of his teeth apparently. the evil chocolatier polycule were better characterizations of Willy Wonka than the actual Willy Wonka of this movie. that man isn't just a funny quirky silly little dude he is also a ruthless capitalist and an actual inhuman monster (same thing tbh). why are we so in denial about it? that's the entire point and appeal of his character! the contrast! i get the allure of the wholesome escapist fantasy but if that's what you want he's just not the character for it i'm sorry.

[dreamcatcherfication]

Dreamers in Fantasyland - Part 1

*SCREECHES IN UNADULTERATED PAIN*

Ahem, anyway. Hello! Why am I starting a new series you say? Well because this was requested by the woderful @theatergirl06, who requested Parrlyn and KatAnna with lots of romantic rescuing. You have no idea what you’re in for with this series. Anyway, this is going to be four parts long and I’ve already written everything, so parts will come out whenever I have no other content to post. Sorry for any spelling/grammatical errors, I wrote this at 4 AM.

(You’re all about to be very confused with this series. Even I don’t know why this exists....)

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Trigger Warnings: Descriptions of nausea and feeling sick

When Cathy Parr woke up, she expected to be in bed with her girlfriend Anne Boleyn. Instead, when she opened her eyes, she was immediately greeted with unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar sounds. Primarily, the heavy snoring of her girlfriend was gone, replaced with the quiet inhales of whoever was in bed next to her. 

Rolling over, Cathy was even further surprised when she almost fell off the bed and onto the floor. Apparently this was a single bed, unlike the one she and Anne shared, and her companion was on a separate bed on the opposite side of the room. The sheets of her bed were coarse and rough, the bed itself barely held a foot off the ground. “What is this?” Cathy mumbled to herself, taking in the room. It was frightening how similar it looked to the peasant houses during Henry’s reign. 

With the pottery along shelves and brown walls, this was either a really good model for a renaissance fair or - “Cathy, you’re awake!” Came the voice of the other person in the room.

Although her English accent was thicker than Cathy remembered, she instantly recognized Kat’s voice. “Kat?” she rubbed her eyes, hoping that the peasant home would fade away and she would wake up in Kat’s room. When nothing changed, Cathy asked, “Where are we?”

Giggling, Kat threw the blankets off her bed and made her way over to Cathy. Kat still retained the childish glint in her eyes, but she was more refined than Cathy remembered her. She no longer slouched when moving, but kept a perfect posture and a dazzling smile. “Well I’d hoped you would recognize your own house, but you did take quite a fall last night.” Cathy’s mind was spinning, unable to grasp what Kat was telling her.

“This is my house?” Cathy couldn’t help but feel slightly embarrassed at how dirty and beat up it looked. “What’s going on?” A dull headache had begun to throb in the back of Cathy’s skull, distracting her from her new world.

Without any real concern, Kat titled her head to the side. “You snuck me out of the palace last night, remember? I was hoping no one would notice a noble girl and her servant missing, so we escaped right under their noses!” she grew excited from just telling the story. “While we were running through the docks, you were tripped up by a drunk sailor and you hit your head in a nasty way. You said you were fine, but maybe something got knocked around up there,” she pointed to Cathy’s skull. 

“Wait wait wait,” Cathy put her hand up. “I’m your servant?” This was a lot to handle, and Cathy needed a basic idea of how things worked in this strange, foreign world.

Playfully punching Cathy’s arm, Kat replied, “Only by official terms. We’ve been friends for so long, I can’t even remember a time when I considered you a servant and not a friend. Father doesn’t approve of our friendship, but he doesn’t have control over us.” Flipping her hands, Cathy stared at her dark skin. Was that why Kat’s father didn’t like her? This body she was in was similar (although minorly different) to her modern body and felt distinctly different from her Tudor body. This was clearly wrong. 

A sickening feeling overcame Cathy and she put her hands against her stomach. Gagging, she leaned over as if she was going to vomit. “Cathy?” Kat frantically leaned next to her. “Are you sick? Should I fetch a doctor?”

“No Kat,” Cathy stayed hunched over, waiting for the pain to pass. It took a few moments, but the feeling faded. It must’ve been something to do with adjusting to her body and this new reality. 

The noble girl bit her lip but didn’t move from beside her friend. “I hope you aren’t too unwell. We have to be back to the palace soon for the banquet celebrating Princess Mary’s return to court.”

Freezing, Cathy lifted her head to stare at Kat. “Princess Mary? Kat… who are the Queen and King?”

Kat must have assumed Cathy’s fall was causing her to act so confused, because she didn’t comment on the absurdity of the question. “King Edward IV and Queen Elizabeth! Their beautiful daughter Mary is set to inherit the throne. The King thinks she’ll make a wonderful ruler one day.”

This… was not the history Cathy remembered. In fact, King Edward IV and Queen Elizabeth had died long before Cathy and Kat were even born. And Edward V was supposed to succeed Edward IV, not Mary. What did this mean? “Kat, what year is it?”

Without missing a beat, Kat answered, “1465.”

This couldn’t be real. Cathy couldn’t accept that this was reality. She and Kat were alive in the past - as impossible as it sounded - but they weren’t their past selves. Kat was only a couple years younger than Cathy herself, not the early teens queen that she had been in the past. She had all her memories of the present - future? Cathy didn’t know, but she remembered the 21st century and her newfound family. Cathy remembered her girlfriend, Kat’s cousin, who she wanted nothing more than to be with right now.

But instead, Cathy was walking beside Kat as they made their way to the banquet hall where Princess Mary would be arriving. She and Kat shouldn’t even be alive during this time period, and it felt wrong to be in these halls. But Cathy kept her mouth shut and stayed beside Kat as they passed nobles she could not name. “Jane!” Kat called, running past Cathy to the woman in question.

Jane was strikingly different yet exactly as Cathy knew her as. Her blonde hair was the gone, now a wavy brown, but her loving eyes still sparkled whenever she saw Kat. The way she walked and held herself was identical to her future self, Cathy noted silently. Kat hurled herself into the woman’s arms, practically toppling her in place. “Hello Kat,” she ran a hand through the girl’s hair. “Awfully excited today?”

Pulling away, Kat bounced on her feet. “Yes! I have a wonderful gift for Mary, and I can’t wait to surprise her with it.”

“I’m sure it’s wonderful dear,” Jane replied, smoothing out Kat’s rumpled dress. Cathy put a hand to her forehead, the throbbing momentarily returning. Something about what Kat had said didn’t feel right, but she couldn’t place it, not with the pain in her skull. “Cathy, are you alright?” Jane reached a hand out but didn’t touch Cathy.

“She hit her head last night,” Kat explained. “Cathy can barely remember anything.”

It was strange how Jane didn’t seem bothered by this information at all. “Well, I’m Jane, one of the Queen’s maids of honor. I used to work at a famous pub on the Isle of Wights before I was lifted into court. I look after Kat while her father is away on business.”

Taking in the information, Cathy tried to hide her utmost confusion. This wasn’t the past. This was the future but… they were in the past? All of it was making Cathy’s head spin. “I remember you, Jane,” Cathy said as vaguely as possible. She wasn’t lying, and this way she could convince the two other queens - could she call them that? - that she was okay.

“That’s progress!” Kat cheered as if Cathy was a complete amnesiac. 

Listening to the drunk calls of courtiers in the banquet hall, Jane sighed. “I’m going to have to leave you two and check up on the kitchens. The queen instructed me to keep an eye out for anyone stealing food. Things have been disappearing all over the palace recently, and she fears the thief will head for the food stores next.”

“While Princess Mary is visiting?” Kat questioned. “Wouldn’t they try to steal her jewels instead? It’s a much bigger prize than some bread.”

Jane shook her head. “It’s not my place to question the Queen.”

Her answer seemed to satisfy Kat who waved at Jane as she left the pair to go find the kitchens. Cathy watched her go, suddenly feeling empty without the third queen with them. Jane had always provided stability, something she still retained in this world, and it was something Cathy needed to latch onto as the world spun around her.

Kat grabbed her arm and pulled Cathy past the banquet hall and through the palace. “Kat, where are we going?” Cathy asked, noticing how guards became fewer and far between as they traversed the halls.

“Ssh,” Kat shushed her friend. Stopping in front of a door, Kat pushed it open and stumbled inside. “This is the common room for servants. You won’t remember, but we discovered a hidden panel that leads directly to the royal chambers!”

Frowning, Cathy observed the plain room. “So we’re the thieves Jane was talking about?”

“What? No,” Kat seemed horrified at the idea. “I would never steal from the royal family. And you never liked using the passage, so I don’t think you’re the thief.”

Balancing herself on the wall, Cathy felt another dizzy spell come on. This one was shorter, a sign that she was adjusting, and it passed quickly. “So why are we down here Kat?”

“Oh.” Kat moved across the room to the far end of one of the walls. She started fidgeting with a loose panel of the wall until it came off, revealing a dark hall. “Remember when I said I have a surprise gift for Princess Mary?”

“I might not remember much but that was five minutes ago, Kat,” Cathy rolled her eyes.

Clearing her throat awkwardly, Kat gestured to the passage. “Well I’m going to hide it in her room. We sneak into her bedchambers and hide the gift with a letter from you. With my stealth and your writing skills, it will be the best thing she’s ever seen!”

Kat seemed far too enthusiastic for breaking and entering, but Cathy let it go. What was the worst that could happen?

“Have you finished with the letter?” Kat was pacing around Mary’s room, poking at all the different antiques and riches spread about.

Glancing down at the blank page in front of her, Cathy nervously replied, “Uh, almost done.” Kat made a grunt of acknowledgement and continued to pace. “What did you get Mary?” Cathy asked in order to distract herself from her inability to write. Part of Cathy knew she could write the letter easily, but something was stalling her from actually putting her quill against the paper. It only served to keep them in the room for longer than was necessary as Cathy’s frustration grew. 

Pulling out a small satchel, Kat revealed the gift to Cathy. It was a beautiful glass swan with a black pearl that served as the eye of the swan. “It’s beautiful,” Cathy murmured, staring at the miniature sculpture.

Smiling fondly, Kat nodded. “It was my mother’s. I hope Mary will enjoy it as much as I did.”

Recoiling from the swan in surprise, Cathy watched Kat with an open mouth. “This was your mother’s and you’re just going to give it away to the princess?”

“She needs a gift,” Kat scuffed her foot against the flooring. “The King requests jewels, and this is the only thing of value I have.”

Hatred filled Cathy’s chest as she was reminded of the ways of the English Court. How subjects of the King were forced to give up their greatest possessions only for the royal family to discard them amongst countless other ‘worthless’ items. But Kat didn’t know any better. So Cathy didn’t say anything. She returned to her letter, forcing her hand to put a small splotch of ink on the parchment. A gasp from Kat pulled her attention away once again. The girl had opened Mary’s trunk and was admiring the princess’s many gowns. When Kat started to reach into the trunk, Cathy stood up. “Kat,” she warned.

The wonderment in Kat’s eyes almost won the writer over. She was pleading with her gaze, and it was working on Cathy without her permission. “One dress? Please?”

Relenting, Cathy nodded. “You can try on one dress. Then we leave and return to the banquet hall.”

“Thank you!” Kat beamed. Cathy turned away so she could offer Kat a small form of privacy. She stared at the letter and continued to procrastinate actually putting something on the page. Why wouldn’t her hand just write the words? Quicker than she would’ve liked, Kat spoke up, “Cathy, do I look like a princess?”

Spinning around in her chair, Cathy couldn’t help herself from going slack-jawed. Her friend looked exactly as Cathy remembered her during her reign as Queen of England. It was a horrible sense of nostalgia, and Cathy felt pains in her heart from seeing Kat dressed up. “Cathy, are you alright?” Kat stepped forward, concerned with her friend’s silence.

“I’m fine, just,” Cathy steadied her voice, “change back into your clothes before someone finds you.” 

Kat’s youthful glee was gone, replaced with worry for Cathy. “Are you sure you’re alright?”

“Yes, thank you,” Cathy murmured. Kat stepped away, but before she could change out of her clothes, there was a knocking on the door. The two girls shared a terrified glance before Cathy started to improvise. “Pretend you’re the princess,” she ordered Kat.

“What?” Kat was against the idea.

“You’re dressed up as the Princess, you pretend to be her!”

Panicking when another knock came, Kat lowered her voice and spoke haughtily. “I’m indecent, come back another time.” Then she turned to Cathy and asked, “Did that sound like Mary?”

Without any actual way of knowing, Cathy gave her two thumbs up and whispered, “Couldn’t even tell you two apart.”

And then the door came crashing open, a woman in britches running in sword first. Kat screamed and launched herself at Cathy, grabbing her friend and holding her tight. The two of them backed up against the wall as the swordswoman approached them. The door swung shut behind her, shutting them in.

Cathy’s head darted to the side when she heard the window click open and another swordswoman climb through it. Once the woman was inside, she turned her back to Cathy and locked the window, obscuring her face. But when she turned around, Cathy cursed herself for not recognizing either of the women earlier. “Anne? Anna?” she asked, holding Kat against her chest.

Anne Squared, like Jane and Kat, were creepily akin to their 21st century selves. The biggest difference for Anna was that she was younger than her modern self. Barely twenty one, Cathy guessed, but she had the hardened eyes of someone who had been doing this for a long time. Anna’s skin was thick and dark, matched with the familiar air of self confidence she always had. Her outfit was a mismatch of a cheap red tunic and black slacks that complimented her fierce eyes. Her sword was sharp and threatening, but Cathy couldn’t picture her actually hurting someone with it.

“How do you know our names?” demanded Anne, stalking forward and pulling out the second sword on Anna’s belt. She pointed it at Cathy’s throat and spit at the ground. Anne’s voice was huskier than Cathy was used to, and it sent her for a loop. Her not-girlfriend was wearing a mostly black outfit, her belt and hat colored with her signature green. It was unnerving how similar yet different this Anne was to the Anne that Cathy was used to. “Eh?” Anne pushed, taking a step closer.

Hugging Kat closer, Cathy struggled for an answer. “You remind me of someone I know,” she offered lamely, hoping they would buy it.

For whatever reason, Anne chose not to push it. “Well it doesn’t matter, you’re coming with us.”

“What?” Kat poked her head out from under Cathy’s arm. “Are you kidnapping us?”

“That’s indeed what we’re doing,” Anna smirked at Kat, causing the girl to once again bury her head in Cathy’s chest. Holding her friend, Cathy tried to offer her a feeling of safety. She knew Anne and Anna would never hurt them, but Kat didn’t know that. 

“Princess Mary,” Anne addressed Kat, “and her…” Anne looked Cathy up and down in a way that made her want to slap the girl that was supposed to be her girlfriend, “strange, yet beautiful servant.” Anne winked, “You’ll do quite well for ransom.”

By the way Kat froze in Cathy’s arms, she could tell they both realized their mistake. “I’m not Prince-” Kat started, but Anna cut her off.

“Please don’t make me hurt that pretty mouth of yours,” Anna waved her sword in a circle. “You two come quietly and no one gets hurt.”

Glancing down at Kat and then at the two swords pointing at her face, Cathy made the decision for them. “Okay.”

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[davidwfloydart]

I’m sorry, did you say something? I was lost in a daydream... #dreamer #daydreamer #dreamdestination #fantasyart #fantasyland #gayboy #magicalrealism #magicalmoments (at Lower Haight) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCypOMjB41fjZUh7sbwnEszn4vICUhaH85zL-g0/?igshid=12nuamti35nx4

[yazthebookish]

HEEEY YAAAZ, I hope you are having a good day =)

I need your help, it's been months since I've been able to read any book because I'm still stuck in the ACOTAR universe, to be more specific on what will happen to Lucien and his family. I'm not getting over it. Do you have any indication of a book that resembles the universe of ACOTAR?

Happy Lucien Vanserra Week

Hello anon,

And happy Lucien Vanserra week to you too!🧡

I won't entirely stick to books that are similar to ACOTAR (like Fae) but I'll recommend books that are often said to be for SJM fans or that I think will help with your hangover 🥰

• From Blood and Ash

• The Plated Prisoner (check TWs)

• The Bridge Kingdom duology

• To Bleed a Crystal Bloom (check TWs)

• A Fate of Wrath and Flame

• The Daevabad Trilogy

• Firelight (The Darkest London)

• Wildest Dreams (Fantasyland 1)

• East duology

• The Winner's Curse

• The Savage and the Swan

Strange the Dreamer duology

• Air Awakens

• The Infernal Devices

• To Kill a Kingdom

• A Deal with the Elf King

• Poison Study

[butterbeb]

Could you draw something from Dreamers in Fantasyland? It's a pirate fic by @musical-stan-first-human-later and I rly wanna see how youd draw their outfits and stuff

I love that fic and this turned out to be one of my fav prompts so thanks! Dreamers in Fantasyland by @musical-stan-first-human-later

[r0h1rr1m]

rambly inception thoughts p.3

bc it got too big in this post i’m gonna start another one of these, ostensibly about my unified theory on what will or won’t fly in dreamshare, tho i’m almost guaranteed to go a little off-topic

the movie says the tech was originally developed as a training tool for the armed forces, and i don’t want to pretend any real knowledge of the american military but i’ve always thought that there’s no way they were there from the beginning unless the very genesis of the idea was already intertwined w the notion of eventually using it to train soldiers. and the tech is so outlandish in premise and would take so much time (even by accelerated movie standards) to become viable and like, there’s an easier way. in the history of dreamshare that i js made up right now, there are 3 main eras. pre-military, where the scientists figured out how not to send ppl directly to limbo immediately upon putting them under (we’ll get there), military, where a lot of the roles/frameworks were discovered and solidified (i will explain what i mean by this, too), and post-military

the last thing i want to add before diving in is a disclaimer. the precise details of how exactly dreamshare works are almost entirely irrelevant to understanding the movie, and so they weren’t included! which means that the beginnings of this will be based in canon, but as i go on, the logic of my worldbuilding increasingly depends on context i js.... made up. so if u wanna go on, js buy into it and bear with me if u like worldbuilding i hope it’s worth it

so i said that before anyone had the genius idea of using dreamshare to let soldiers kill each other over and over and over, it had to exist. which like, duh, but the reason i bring this up is tied into my thoughts abt what limbo is, why it’s possible to go more than one level down in a dream, and why dying would wake u up. come yell at me for refusing to learn anything about lucid dreaming/sleep science, but i’m gonna say that limbo as dreamsharers kno it is the closest a pasiv will get u to natural dreams. “unconstructed dreamspace,” pure subconscious. and it seems like the movie was treating it as an actual place? that would be the same for every dreamer? and u could access it and alter it like a public minecraft server. here my thoughts diverge a little bit into 2 possible scenarios

scenario A) Minecraft Server Limbo: it is an actual, internally consistent entity and not dependent upon each dreamer. which means that the pasiv technology for accessing it isn’t even about shared or lucid dreaming at all, but accessing another sort of other plane/dimension beyond the physical. think cognitive realm a la cosmere, if that reference means anything to you (if not, i’d love to hear what ur analogy would be). this idea is a lot of fun, but doesn’t rly allow for the levels between waking and limbo, or explain why those have to be created new every time.

scenario B) Actually the Subconscious: the way i think about limbo kind of begins w the ideas in this fic, where limbo is unique to everyone. i’m gonna start here in era 1 of my history of dreamshare, by saying that the first experiments w whatever prototype eventually became the pasiv went v poorly bc scientists were js immediately chucking ppl into limbo. like, that’s the default state of dreams w the pasiv, and all the rest came later. so. in a natural dream, ur brain rationalizes anything, and u get the most vividly detailed backstories and explanations for stuff that makes so much sense until u wake up, which is all also true for limbo. this is the reason limbo is so dangerous, is because ur brain’s working overtime to make u forget u’re dreaming and dying to wake up doesn’t work unless u’re absolutely sure u’re dreaming. so the 1st major breakthrough in dreamshare was being able to remember that u were dreaming when u went under.

the first thing the scientists figured out how to do was hold a setting in their head as they were going under so that they could go there in the dream. at this point, they don’t distinguish between settings out of memory and completely original settings bc it hasn’t occurred to them yet. they just knew that trying to imagine a place instead of diving right under puts limits on the dream that help to keep u from getting dragged under and away by ur own subconscious.

to some ppl, the natural thing to do is access a memory. this does interesting things to the makeup of the dream, because memories of places, depending on the person, are constructed from a bunch of different combinations of sounds, smells, visuals, and indefinable ‘feel’ of the dream. to other ppl, the natural (most interesting) thing to do was invent an imaginary setting--mbe a place from a book/movie/tv show (if u don’t watch them closely u js get star trek all the time. so much star trek) if they’re a little creative, or a brand-new fantasyland if they’re a lot creative. these dreams tend to be mostly visual in makeup, since their inspiration is mostly visual. it takes a lot more effort to add details like sounds and smells bc those aren’t instinctively/automatically part of the way the dreamers are used to experiencing, say, the bridge of the enterprise. It’s harder to make imaginary settings feel real, and this is why it’s comparatively more dangerous to dream from memory. the problem is that the way ur brain interprets and stores select information about a place is more concerned with gathering a coherent narrative of the place than with retaining any objective details. recalling this narrative is a subconscious act/uses ur instinctive mental processes while building a new scenario requires ur higher functions. letting ur subconscious run the show instead of staying consciously in charge urself runs the risk of lapsing into natural-dreaming confusion and falling into limbo.

this is the early days of the technology, where scientists didn’t have the expertise to make dreams stable, and the somnacin formula was still crude enough that u could drop from a structured dream into limbo pretty easily, no sedation required. dying in a dream, for example, had about a 50/50 chance of waking u up or sending u to limbo. the brain has no frame of reference for how to experience dying, so it’s completely disruptive to the plot of the dream--it has to end. so depending on how much the subconscious--as opposed to active cognition--was in charge of the dream, either u wake up or ur subconscious takes over completely to smooth over the confusion and u’re lost in limbo. dying wasn’t the only thing disruptive enough to destabilize a dream in those days either, tho. shock--ranging from injury to just surprise at something bizarre--and high emotion could also do it. this happened a lot bc those early dreams were still p close to natural dreams and rly weird shit happened all the time.

as somnacin got more sophisticated, it got better at suppressing the rampant subconscious and putting the rational mind in charge. constructed dreams left some of the psychedelic weirdness behind and started playing by logical rules, but that was still the given value of ‘logical’ that meant whatever the dreamers understood to be true, regardless of how that matched up w real-world physics. also, dying became the only thing disruptive enough to throw u out of a dream, because the somnacin, by reassigning the lion’s share of the mental processing work to the slower, more effortful systems of reasoning, dampened emotional responses a little. it forced the mind to extrapolate how the situation--usually an injury or smth--would play out instead of js panicking and slamming the eject button. the last major effect of the new somnacin was that waking up was now almost the guaranteed effect of dying, and u only went into limbo if waking up wasn’t an option. almost guaranteed, bc it wasn’t perfect yet, and how could it ever be when it comes to messing around w brain chemistry. but almost was enough for the military and they offered funding and soldiers as test subjects in return for use of the technology as a training tool.

this is the end of era 1! and the post is getting big enough and it’s been in my drafts long enough that i want to end this here. i’ll finish later, probably by reblogging this instead of making a new p.4 post, so check the notes!

[sixfanficsarchive]

Do you know of any Parrlyn/any other Six ships as pirates? I think I once read one but I can’t find it :( .

Dreamers in Fantasyland by @musical-stan-first-human-later

When Cathy Parr woke up, she expected to be in bed with her girlfriend Anne Boleyn. Instead, when she opened her eyes, she was immediately greeted with unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar sounds. Primarily, the heavy snoring of her girlfriend was gone, replaced with the quiet inhales of whoever was in bed next to her.

[azure-firecracker]

KatAnna fic rec? ❤️

Oh I love them so freaking much💜❤️💜❤️

We’re Timeless (but also captured in 17,580 days or 8 moments) by @boleynhowards.

Dreamers in Fantasyland, And Way Down We Go, and The End of Katherine Howard by @musical-stan-first-human-later.

Sweeter Than Suger and Staub und Wind by @woulddieforkhoward.

That’s all! I love KatAnna so so much, and all of these were so amazing❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜

Send in the asks y’all! I love getting them so much!!!

[colubrina]

Thank you to @nikitajobson for tagging me!

Rules: Tag 9 people you’d like to get to know better

Top 3 ships: I don’t think I have any ships at the moment, but I’ll say alarkling just to watch @rietveldghafa frown at me.    ONE OF THESE DAYS I’LL WRITE THAT ONE-SHOT AND IT WILL BE JUST FOR YOU, FRIEND!

Lipstick or chapstick: weird rose ointment

Last Song: According to iTunes it was Memphisto by Depeche Mode.

Last Movie: Little Women

Reading: At the moment I am technically in process with First Channel, My Cousin Rachel, The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, and Strange the Dreamer.  None of them have really grabbed me in that “can’t put it down” sort of way.  I finished Cannery Row last week and loved that.

3 random things to make me happy: cats, thai iced tea, writing

Tagging: @themiscyra1983, @faeriefully, @idreamofdraco, @justcourbeau, @mariyand-r, @perisephone, @quiet-compassion, @slytherinxbadxgirl, @salazars

[thediverismylove]

every book i read in 2019

full list under the cut! faves are bolded and books read for school are starred

Hunger by Roxane Gay (4/5 stars)

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5 stars)

Who Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht (4/5 stars)

History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund (3.5/5 stars)

Becoming by Michelle Obama (5/5 stars)

Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake (5/5 stars)

The Wicked King by Holly Black (3.5/5 stars)

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand (5/5 stars)

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi (5/5 stars)

What Girls Are Made Of by Elana K. Arnold (4.5/5 stars)

I Gave Birth To All The Ghosts Here by Lyd Havens (5/5 stars)

Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles (4/5 stars)

Our Year of Maybe by Rachel Lynn Solomon (4/5 stars)

Shrill by Lindy West (5/5 stars)

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (3.5/5 stars)

The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani (4/5 stars)

Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake (5/5 stars)

Like Water by Rebecca Podos (4/5 stars)

The Disasters by MK England (3/5 stars)

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas (5/5 stars)

The Falconer by Dana Czapnik (4/5 stars)

The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan (4/5 stars)

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (5/5 stars)

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (4.5/5 stars)

The Fever King by Victoria Lee (3/5 stars)

*Symposium by Plato (4/5 stars)

The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried by Shaun David Hutchinson (4.5/5 stars)

Educated by Tara Westover (4.5/5 stars)

My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (4/5 stars)

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel (3.5/5 stars)

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero (3/5 stars)

Beloved by Toni Morrison (4/5 stars)

The Truth About Keeping Secrets by Savannah Brown (5/5 stars)

Sink by Desiree Dallagiacomo (5/5 stars)

When The Sky Fell On Splendor by Emily Henry (3/5 stars)

They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib (4/5 stars)

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold (5/5 stars)

*The Aeneid by Virgil (2/5 stars)

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (4.5/5 stars)

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (4/5 stars)

A Queer Little History of Art by Alex Pilcher (3.5/5 stars)

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo (4.5/5 stars)

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin (3.5/5 stars)

The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (4/5 stars)

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender (2.5/5 stars)

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty (4/5 stars)

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (4/5 stars)

*The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (3.5/5 stars)

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (4.5/5 stars)

The Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro (3/5 stars)

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (4/5 stars)

My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix (5/5 stars)

Beartown by Fredrik Backman (4/5 stars)

Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins (5/5 stars)

You Must Not Miss by Katrina Leno (4.5/5 stars)

Mermaid in Chelsea Creek by Michelle Tea (2/5 stars)

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing (4.5/5 stars)

The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman (3/5 stars)

Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong (4.5/5 stars)

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan (5/5 stars)

There There by Tommy Orange (4/5 stars)

The French Girl by Lexie Elliott (3/5 stars)

I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver (4/5 stars)

Dead Girls by Alice Bolin (3.5/5 stars)

The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake (5/5 stars)

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills (5/5 stars)

Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh (1/5 stars)

Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens (3.5/5 stars)

With The Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (3/5 stars)

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (3/5 stars)

The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan (3/5 stars)

This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis (4.5/5 stars)

The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum (4/5 stars)

These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling (2.5/5 stars)

Normal People by Sally Rooney (3.5/5 stars)

The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware (5/5 stars)

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (3.75/5 stars)

A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne (5/5 stars)

In A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (3.75/5 stars)

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman (3/5 stars)

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware (3/5 stars)

Women & Power by Mary Beard (4/5 stars)

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (4/5 stars)

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager (4/5 stars)

Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector (4/5 stars)

Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History by Kurt Andersen (3/5 stars)

Wilder Girls by Rory Power (4.5/5 stars)

Murder, Magic, and What We Wore by Kelly Jones (2/5 stars)

The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg (4.5/5 stars)

The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante (5/5 stars)

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager (5/5 stars)

I Like to Watch by Emily Nussbaum (5/5 stars)

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi (2/5 stars)

A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti (5/5 stars)

In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton (3/5 stars)

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo (3/5 stars)

Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi (4/5 stars)

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware (5/5 stars)

Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino (5/5 stars)

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou (4/5 stars)

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki & Rosemary Valero-O’Connell (4/5 stars)

The Whale: A Love Story by Mark Beauregard (3/5 stars)

Not the Girls You’re Looking For by Aminah Mae Safi (3/5 stars)

Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky (2/5 stars)

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (5/5 stars)

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (2.5/5 stars)

How (Not) to Ask a Boy to Prom by SJ Goslee (4/5 stars)

We Sold our Souls by Grady Hendrix (3/5 stars)

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (4.5/5 stars)

Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim (4/5 stars)

*Othello by William Shakespeare (4.5/5 stars)

*Lysistrata by Aristophanes (3.5/5 stars)

How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox (4/5 stars)

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (2/5 stars)

The New Me by Halle Butler (4/5 stars)

*Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (2/5 stars)

Midnight at the Electric by Jodi Lynn Anderson (4/5 stars)

Sula by Toni Morrison (3.5/5 stars)

*Emma by Jane Austen (4/5 stars)

Sleepwalking by Meg Wolitzer (4.5/5 stars)

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (4/5 stars)

Carrie by Stephen King (4.5/5 stars)

*Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (4/5 stars)

Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow (5/5 stars)

Trust Exercise by Susan Choi (4/5 stars)

*The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (4/5 stars)

*The Seagull by Anton Chekhov (4/5 stars)

Call Down The Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater (5/5 stars)

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (5/5 stars)

*Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (3.5/5 stars)

Well Met by Jen DeLuca (2.5/5 stars)

Soft Science by Franny Choi (4/5 stars)

Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney (5/5 stars)

To Night Owl From Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer (3/5 stars)

*Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (3/5 stars)

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (4/5 stars)

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (5/5 stars)

*Small Island by Andrea Levy (3.5/5 stars)

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (4/5 stars)

One Day in December by Josie Silver (1.5/5 stars)

The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang (5/5 stars)

Final Girls by Riley Sager (3/5 stars)

Milkman by Anna Burns (5/5 stars)

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell (4/5 stars)

Famous In A Small Town by Emma Mills (4/5 stars)

Blud by Rachel McKibbens (4/5 stars)