#dreamworld adventure

[tmctales]

Tides of Tension PT1

Chapter One: The Rising Tensions

It was a sweltering July morning in 2020 when the world awoke to a new reality. For years, tensions had been simmering between the United States and China, driven by economic rivalries, territorial disputes, and conflicting ideologies. The rest of the world had nervously watched as these two global giants squared off.

July 16, 2020, marked a turning point. It began with a seemingly routine maritime dispute in the South China Sea, where American and Chinese naval vessels had been shadowing each other for weeks. The dispute erupted into violence when a minor collision between a Chinese frigate and an American destroyer escalated into a full-blown naval skirmish.

The world watched in horror as the situation quickly spiraled out of control. Diplomatic channels, once conduits of cooperation, had become avenues of accusation and threats. Social media was flooded with images and videos of naval clashes, fiery rhetoric from both sides, and calls for calm from concerned citizens worldwide.

As the naval conflict intensified, reports came in of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure on both sides of the Pacific. Power grids, communication networks, and financial systems were under siege, and the blame game escalated. Each side accused the other of launching the devastating cyberattacks.

In the heart of Washington, D.C., President James Turner called an emergency meeting of his top advisors. The situation had deteriorated rapidly, and the world was on the brink of war. In the Oval Office, the President weighed his options carefully.

Meanwhile, in Beijing, President Xi Jinping held a similar meeting with his top military brass. The Chinese government, too, was assessing the gravity of the situation and preparing for all-out conflict.

In the midst of this crisis, global leaders scrambled to mediate. The United Nations called for an emergency session to address the escalating tensions, but their pleas for restraint seemed to fall on deaf ears as the American and Chinese militaries continued to clash on the high seas and in cyberspace.

In the days that followed, the world held its breath, waiting to see if cooler heads would prevail or if the American-Chinese Annexation War would continue to escalate into a full-scale global catastrophe.

The world had entered a new era, one where the superpowers of old were on the brink of a devastating conflict that threatened to reshape the geopolitical landscape forever.

Written on

September 23rd, 2023

3.37am (United Kingdom Time)

TMarsh-Connors©

[trashscrounger]

the arcane creators really said the same thing as harlan lmao

yall out here writing painfully beautiful stories of transcendently intertwined souls dedicating their lives (and deaths) to each other in the most heartwrenching displays of love and dedication-

what? everybody thinks they're gay? noooo guys they're just friends, pals, bros, dudes being guys straightly 😌

[fairytaleprincessart]

dreamscapes 🌼✨

[lawnchairsalad]

The taste has changed

[theitalianscribe]

Norman headcannons

In life, Norman was good at doing impressions. This carried over into his cyborg/android design with a program that lets him perfect replicate people's voices.

Building off the above point, Norman wasn't originally the one doing the company tapes. That person asked too many questions and thus were needed... elsewhere. Since he already was discreet and okay with all the shady stuff, Norman was put on voiceover detail.

Norman has/had a bird.

Norman having a bird probably works better in an au, but he has this bird, maybe a parrot, maybe a budgie, and it has a yellow head and its wings and chest are the same color. I picture them as pink or purple, but I'm having trouble finding birds with that coloring. When he meets the bird, Andrew/Morris is chuckling because Norman is wearing a jacket that happens to be the same color as the bird's and they look identical.

Just. Let Norman have a pet bird!

Also I have an AU where everyone is alive and in highschool. In that one, Watchful Eye Toys exists as a research company headed by Norman's parents and he is expected to take it over. (I wanted to ramble about this in the tags but I reached the tag limit so I am adding this back here as an extra bullet point.) He gives off heir to a big company and kind of sheltered vibes.

[mistersaturn123]

-IF I- UPDATE XVII-630-5

Click here and read along!! New page of IF I is up! Ani investigates the mysterious twisty tower in the distance...what will she find? Possibly her friend? Click the link and read along!

[abtoddler]

[newnevermind-sanity]

local dead wyrm still haunting the narrative even after Lord of Shades took over everything because his regrets are still large and in charge within the Dream realm more at 11

[stellarf0x]

An oc for my fic now has a name, Laika.

Their backstory will be relatively sad so I can’t wait to write it. It’s so exciting when what I’ve already come up with fits perfectly for it.

[modus-41]

COMING ATTRACTIONS: Jenny Cosmos, Maze of Infinity, Aurora Dreams

The Adventures of Jenny Cosmos In a universe where danger lurks around every corner, one young woman dares to defy the odds. Her name is Jenny Cosmos, junior assistant archivist at the Interstellar Archive on Mars. Armed with her wit, charm, and an unyielding spirit, she navigates a treacherous solar system filled with mysteries, threats, and untold wonders, preserving the wisdom of countless…

[asteticas]

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STAURT EAST.

[tmctales]

Subconsciously LostPT15

15.

Awaken 

You suddenly feel the ground moving beneath your feet.  Unexpectedly you flutter your eyes open and you find yourself inside your bedroom. You feel rays of sunlight pierced through the curtains, You stretched her arms and legs, feeling the warmth of the soft blankets around you. For a moment, you lay there, lost in thought.

You sit up slowly, feeling groggy and disoriented. As you do, you notice that there's a faint, pulsing light coming from somewhere off in the distance, and a feeling of curiosity tugs at you. You stand up, taking tentative steps forward, and as you do, you begin to notice that there are strange shapes and patterns etched into the walls around you.

As you continue walking, the light grows brighter and brighter, until you round a corner and suddenly find yourself standing at the edge of a vast, glowing chasm. Below you, stretching out as far as the eye can see, is a vast, pulsing network of neon-lit pathways and structures, all surrounded by an endless sea of darkness.

You feel a sense of wonder and awe wash over you, and you realise that you must have woken up from a trip in my mind mind and found yourself in a place that's both strange and beautiful. You take a deep breath and step forward, feeling a sense of adventure coursing through your veins.  You look behind yourself and see me sitting there and I say to you “Welcome back”

                                           The End.

Written on

April 28th, 2023

9.50pm (United Kingdom Time)

TMarsh-Connors©

[sonic-au-collision]

SONIC AU COLLISION: WORLD MAP [VERSION 1]

(aka the Round 1 Bracket)

Welcome aboard as we travel across the multiverse in our very first AU Collision. (Disclaimer: No AUs were harmed in the colliding of these worlds /silly). I cannot thank you all enough for submitting an AU, spreading the world, and overall just joining in for the fun.

Reminder: The deadline for any changes to the image, description, etc. will be Friday, November 15, at 7 PM PST

Polls will be released on Sunday, November 17, at 5 AM PST

Each AU and their respective creators are listed below the cut. A closer look at the bracket will also be pictured below.

LEFT SIDE:

RECOIL by @transzsonix & @lazydayslivin VS Broken Illusions AU by @nb-hedgewolf

Neo Badnik Empire by @midnightbadnik VS Time Twins AU by @libelelle

Imposter Swap AU by @sonlc & @transgendermilesprower VS Delirium!AU by @hunniegl4zed

Sonic HSR AU by @fleetwaydarksonic VS Mechanical Error by @chipistotallysane

The Lost Descent by @novurxge VS Lost and Found by @midnightshard06

Sonic Re:Scale by @taffydragondraws VS Vampire AU by @kingprinceleo

Chuck's Pizzareia AU by @majesticn3wt VS Accidentally Organicized AU by @lunaledragonet

Sonic Murder Drones AU by @silvers-starrway & @cherbearsz VS The Unshakable Bond by @floxy-offical & @the-sky-queen

No Strings Attached by @nostringsattachedau VS Infested by @flightyalrighty

The Kelpie: A Folklore AU by @scrunglepaws VS Resurrected AU by @superscourge

Cyborg Cream AU by @averiesmiles VS Manufactured Malice AU by @pretzlforpresident

Silver's Parent AU by @fleetway1900 VS Light and Shadow by @sparksssss

Live & Learn AU by @head---ache VS Dadpio AU by @retrocandyfloss

Interstellar AU by @interstellar-au VS Hedgehog University by @hedgehog-university-au

Monsters vs Aliens by @weirdozjunkary VS The Legend of Blaze by @girlsonic

Corrupted AU by @wereh0gz VS Enchanted by @sparkles-rule-4eva

RIGHT SIDE:

Chilidog Vendor Adventures by @i-am-zeledoxus VS Crystal Eyes (Crystallize) AU by @nomx2chomp

Sonic Icebound by @sonic-wildfire VS Dark Boom by @teamxdark

SASS Fusion AU by @mstormcloud VS Sonic Ghost Hunters AU by @sharks3ye

Heart of Chaos by @hyper-cryptic VS Flowers In Bloom by @emioliravioli

Shadow Barbie AU by @curetapwater VS Descendants by @a-dream-journalist

Starry by @cometstarrysonic VS Turning Tides by @lightninghikaru

Bioswap by @finalshockdown VS Egghogs AU by @themetalvirus

Life Series AU by @karma-creations VS Fullmetal Alchemist AU by @halloweencatsart

Sonic Cowboy AU by @napstabl00k VS Triple Stars by @triple-starsss

Sol Sonic by @kittydoremi VS Three Moons AU by @eclipsed-jester

Sonic Freak Show by @estellardreams VS Slumbering Wage by @yu-melon

We Have The Sky by @niko-jpeg VS Black Arms Sonic Eclipse Version by @cattyanon

Sidekick Sonic AU by @raihanijulie VS Siren's Call AU by @hevs-dreamworld

Inkwell AU by @xx-disco-inferno-xx VS Robotnik Manor by @taylanix

Lacersha AU by @heirorage VS Sonic: The Bad Guys by @thefakehedgehogaroundhere & KitsunamiFennec

Whispering Flames by @askmistaketalesurgesans VS The Chaos Project by @starzdeath

ignore the random lines <3

[darkficsyouneveraskedfor]

Sum of All 14

Warnings: non/dubcon, mentions of crime, and other dark elements. My username actually says you never asked for any of this.

My warnings are not exhaustive but be aware this is a dark fic and may include potentially triggering topics. Please use your common sense when consuming content. I am not responsible for your decisions.

Character: mob!Steve Rogers

Part of the mob drabbles au

Summary: you are given an unexpected assignment.

As usual, I would appreciate any and all feedback. I’m happy to once more go on this adventure with all of you! Thank you in advance for your comments and for reblogging ❤️

Sleep doesn't hold out long. Despite your discomfort with Rogers' proximity and the furnace-like heat of his being, you sink into another thick slumber. Blame it on stress, or travel, or your bad habits, you can't resist the void of your subconscious.

In your head, the world ripples in dark waves. Like the depths of the ocean full of ominous shadows and wispy hues. Your eyes rolls back, flicking violently in the nonsensical images painted by your dreamworld.

A hand crawls up out of the thick blackness all around. The roughened fingertips send tendrils around you, chaining you up in a cold wash. It settles around your neck, tensing as if to feel its own strength over you.

It's as if you're submerged in water, floating just underneath the surface as the world is distorted in the flow. The bed posts loom over you, crooked and distended. the ceiling is an endless pit and the body next of you is a rumbling sandbag. It's a nightmare twisted in reality.

The hand shifts and moves to frame your chin. The thumb presses below your cheekbone then caresses. The barione drawl of your name makes you quiver. As you are pet by the ghostly touch, the tip of the looming wraith's nose nuzzles into your temple. Steamy breaths enshrine you in heavy paralysis.

Fingers wander down and trace your collarbone. They drift over your shoulders and down your arm, brushing back up your torso, slipping beneath the cool satin. It's all so real and yet the floating sensation in your head assures you otherwise.

The large hand covers one side of your chest and toys with your budding nipple. Your voice wafts out without your effort and your mind swirls into oblivion. You can see and hear nothing but the plucking in your core remains.

TIme trickles by as you hang in the limbo of your unconscious. When you wake, it is slow and dull. Your head feels hollow. You put your hand to your forehead and groan. With how much you've been fainting, you wonder if maybe you should speak with a professional.

The air prickles on your skin as a shiver rolls up your spine. You grumble and hug close the warmth flush against your front. You wiggle your head against the firm weight beneath you and flinch. Wait, this isn't your gentleman teddy bear with his bow tie and top hat. It's not soft enough and much too big.

Your eyes snap open and up. You lift your head in horror as you look up at Rogers. His cheek dimples as he watches you placidly. You quickly snap your arm against your chest as you drag it from across his. How did that happen?

His arm curls lightly around your back and his hand lingers right behind your bum as you push yourself up. You look down at him as something tickles your arm. You dip your chin as you tug the strap back over your shoulder, barely keeping the shirt from slumping below your chest.

Worse, the shorts are wedges between your cheeks, your naked skin so close to his hand that you feel the heat radiating onto you. Without thinking, you press onto his hand as you quickly evade him in embarrassment. He snorts.

"You kick in your sleep, you know that?" He says.

You turn your back to him and drop your legs over the edge, keeping as far from him as you can.

"I offered to go on the chaise," you say as you cradle your head, your brain spinning. "Oof, I need coffee."

"Relax, we got time," the bed shifts and you let out a surprised yelp as he tugs on the back of your shirt. "Don't go passing out on me already, sweetheart."

"Um…" you look over your shoulder. "I…" you squint. You blink as the murkiness of your sleep returns to you. You can't unravel the meaning of the foggy dreams. Or this man. 'Sweetheart?' "I'm fine."

"You don't look fine," he turns onto his side, the top of his briefs showing above the slack blankets. "How about I go hunt down that coffee and you just relax?"

"I should get dressed," you face the room again and stand, quickly tugging down the shorts. "Um, yeah."

You scurry away as you feel bed bounce. He calls your name as you flit into the bathroom and snap the door shut. Even if you said you wouldn't, you might just faint. This is all so strange. You're an accountant. You're here to count numbers so why are you waking up in his arms. His big burly arms…

And his big fists, flying down at bone and marrow, bashing that man into the pavement. The memory has you gripping the sink as you gulp. You can't forget who he is. Or what he is.

You blanch at your reflection and blink. How did you get into this? Well, it's not really your choice but…

Without a thought, you storm back out. Steve's on the edge of the bed. He stands as you rush out in a frantic search. You find your phone next to his. Strange. You swipe it up as he comes closer.

"Thought you were getting dressed--"

"I will, I have to make a phone call--"

"To who?" He asks.

"It's none of your business," you insist as you tiptoe around him.

"If you're working for me, it's my business," he insists as he reaches for you but you dodge him. "Hey, don't--"

"If you must know, I'm going to call my doctor, sir," you stop by the bathroom door and face him. "All this fainting is starting to make me worry."

He stops and growns at you, "you're worried?"

"Sure I am. You think I glitched out before I met you? I mean-- not that it's your fault. I only… better safe than sorry. So, sorry, uh, gotta go."

"You don't gotta--" he begins but you're behind the door again before he can stop you. You hear him hit the other side with his open hand as you flick the lock into place. "I'll make sure you're okay, you know that? You're on my dime, I take care of my people."

"On the phone," you chime back and retreat to the shower and close yourself in the booth.

You can request an appointment later. Right now, you have to make sure you're not stuck doing the dirty work. You dial out and wait for the line to pick up.

"Hansen, the fuck you calling so early?" You're put off by the answer. Oh, not a good start.

"Sir, um, it's me," you enunciate your name. "I know I missed my first day and I'm sorry but something came up--"

"You!" He snarls. "Why'd you fuck me over?"

"Wait, wait, don't hang up," you plead, "promise, it was out of my control. I just… my landlord messed me around and now I have to deal with all this and I'm sorry. Do you think I could still take the position, er, like next week?"

He sighs and clucks. "Why the fuck would I do that?"

"I thought… I'm a good fit. The interview--"

"You didn't fucking show, toots."

"I know, but… I swear--"

"I don't give second chances."

He hangs up. You cringe and push your head back and sigh. Great. Now what? Even when you finish this job, you got nothing. You can't go back to your apartment and you don't know if you'll have a second month's rent for the one waiting for you. You could always ask Pete to give you your old job back.

You lower your phone and let yourself out of the shower. Your eyes narrow and you look around as your cheeks tug. Your fear gives way to something more vibrant. Anger. It's all his fault.

You take your time picking an outfit from the bags of clothes. Why are they all so… tight? You pull on the cream blouse and the matching skirt. Pretty but you're not a fan of light colours, you are much too clumsy for that.

When you finally emerge, Rogers is pacing. You don't acknowledge him as you find your purse and shuffle through it. He clears his throat.

"You okay?"

You shrug and don't answer him.

"What'd the doctor say?"

You shrug again.

"Something's wrong."

You face him and scowl. You nod. Then, without an ounce of caution or thought, you show him your palm and point at it. Talk to the hand!

You swipe up your purse and charge towards the door. You have no idea where you're going but you need space or you'll do something you'll regret. Something he'll make you regret.

[egophiliac]

Did. Did you see Ortho's Broomquet preview? The fact that his broomquet is mostly white like Kalim's, Rook's and Silver's and that we know by now that Idia's ideal dreamworld involved OG!Ortho being still alive and a student at Royal Sword Academy is killing me. Twst is throwing hints left and right that OG!Ortho was meant to be a light magic user heroic character just to tug further at our heartstrings with his death and IT'S WORKING. I'M IN SHAMBLES.

as much as I am rolling around on the ground waiting for more of Silver and Sebek's Excellent Adventure, I am also SO desperate to see the resolution of Idia's dreamworld and, fingers crossed, more of dream!OG!Ortho. and I don't know how it would be physically possible, but I would LOVE the Orthos to actually meet somehow! bonus points if there's some kind of very confusing confrontation!

but I do really like the three-way contrast between OG!Ortho, what Idia thinks OG!Ortho would have been like, and humanoid!Ortho. especially since Ortho's post-episode 6 arc is all about becoming independent and his own person! I want to see more of it! and I can't really put it into words very well, but, like, I would LOVE this to be the resolution where Idia finally manages to come to terms with OG!Ortho's death -- man heard "niichan" once and immediately ran down a billion flights of stairs to throw himself into Metaphorical Hell, he needs something big like this.

(if the September schedule comes out and there's still no more main story, I am going to be DESPONDENT) (I mean I will be understanding because production takes time, no one should be subjected to crunch to meet arbitrary deadlines, a good product that takes longer >>> a rushed product that is out sooner) (but I shall also be despondent)

[razberryyum]

EVERY DAY IS EVERY DAY

Manhua artist Mao Tuan Xiao Jian Jian-laoshi serves up the last part of WangXian's papapa scene from chap 111 of the novel (what would've been chap 256 if the world was a perfect place). Go to their Twitter @maotuanxjj for all the missing goodies 🍆 and to send them some love.

Missing 🍆

🔥🔥🔥

Again, I love this sexy gremlin so much 😭😭

Hornee Lan Zhan is adorable.

😭😭😭💖

And that's it for WangXian's first full papapa scene! There are of course more ppp scenes in the extras chapters of the novel...the most famous of them ofc courtesy of the Incense Burner (WangXian's wonderful adventures in the Library Pavilion and Bichen's amazing journey up Wei Ying's 💮, for example), but again that's not ALL that the extras are about! They're really the happily ever after moments of WangXian and a lot of it is so freaking sweet and romantic! And while their dreamworld sexcapades may get a bit too adventurous for some, they're all bourne from their immense love and healthy lust for each other and we should all hope that we are blessed with what they have. Not to mention, one of the extras even gives us a flashback involving Jin Guangyao and Xue Yang, so again, it's not all just about the sex so don't be misled into skipping them!

Mao Tuan XJJ-laoshi has already illustrated the Incense Burner Library Pavilion scene a while back but I do hope they will continue with illustrating the Gusu Lan banquet extra and all the other extras in this unofficial way. I am deeply saddened that because this is all unofficial we will never see these scenes as a part of the official English release of the manhua, but I hope everyone will still support the Eng volumes by purchasing them, as a way of showing our support for MXTX-laoshi.

To purchase English releases of all of MXTX's novels, go to Sevenseasdanmei.