#dyer family rules

[goxinsane]

𝙲𝙰𝚁𝚁𝙾𝚃 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙰𝚃𝙻𝙰𝚂 𝙳𝚈𝙴𝚁; @endlessfebrvary ; x

ATLAS!! Why did he have to do this now? Carrot had plans. Scratch that--- she had a date. She spent the entire morning, crossing EVERYTHING off on her todo list: she made her bed, cleaned and sorted out her dirty laundry, and even showered and took the time to blow dry and straighten her long locks. The last duty was to wash the dirty dishes, especially since last night was spaghetti night. Never, was she this productive (in a timely manner) and was often prone to being uncooperative or a procrastinator. Seeing the pile of extra dirty dishes that her brother brought in while finishing up, made her nostril's flare and she became frustrated. It WASN'T a big deal, but Carrot was making it one anyways, as she had fifteen minutes of free time and would rather feel accomplished before leaving. But, honestly, how could he have known about her plans? She didn't tell anyone, and it was her fault for not alerting him about dish-duty sooner. "I'll do it. Just--- just throw them in the sink, the water should still be warm." She raised her hands up in defeat before turning away to grab another dish towel from the cupboard.

They were both grateful to have a super, duper understanding mother and that she didn't get mad often (at least, not at them), but no family was perfect. Atlas had a similar history of being a procrastinator too and while his gesture was nice, Carrot still returned and nudged him away-- knowing if it didn't get done now, it could get just as bad as the pile he presented her with. Roughly pushing up her sleeves again, she went back into routine, while avoiding eye contact. "While you're here, can you check my phone?" Considering it was playing music, it wasn't hard to find but she still tilted her chin in the direction of it on the counter, away from the water. Part of her was hoping that her 'friend' (whom she had been secretly seeing), wasn't going to leave her disappointed and be flaky after making plans. But it would't surprise her, their texts were getting less and less exciting.

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Summaries under the cut

The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse

Mila creates headlines around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Now a teenager, she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four.

Researchers teach Mila language and music. She learns, too, about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promies, disappointment and betrayal.

But the more Mila finds out what it means to be human, the more deeply she longs for her ocean home.

Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell

Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her vegetables, even the slimy ones. And she never talked back to her nanny, Miss Barmy, although it was almost impossible to keep quiet, some days.

She really was a little too good. Which is why she liked to sit by the Rat. The Rat was not good at all . . .

Gideon the Cutpurse by Linda Buckley-Archer

1763.

Gideon Seymour, cutpurse and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to an experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children have a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine -- and Kate and Peter's only chance of getting home. Soon Gideon, Kate, and Peter are swept into a journey through eighteenth-century London and form a bond that, they hope, will stand strong in the face of unfathomable treachery.

Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon

It's not easy for Danny Dragonbreath to be the sole mythical creature in a school for reptiles and amphibians -- especially because he can't breathe fire like other dragons (as the school bully loves to remind him). But having a unique family comes in handy sometimes, like when his sea-serpent cousin takes Danny and his best iguana friend on a mindboggling underwater tour, complete with vomiting sea cucumbers and giant squid. It sure beats reading the encyclopedia to research his ocean report . . .

Undertow by Michael Buckley

Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker’s life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric’s small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins to fall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity’s only hope of survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it’s more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen.

Poison by Chris Wooding

Poison has always been a willful, contrary girl, prone to being argumentative and stubborn. So when her sister is snatched by the mean-spirited faeries, she seeks out the Phaerie Lord to get her back.

But finding him isn't easy, and the quest leads Poison into a murderous world of intrigue, danger, and deadly storytelling. With only her wits and her friends to aid her, Poison must survive the attentions of the Phaerie Lord, rescue her sister, and thwart a plot that's beyond anything she (or the reader) can imagine. . . .

Kiki Strike by Kirsten Miller

Life will never be the same for Ananka Fishbein after she ventures into an enormous sinkhole near her New York City apartment. A million rats, delinquent Girl Scouts out for revenge, and a secret city below the streets of Manhattan combine in this remarkable novel about a darker side of New York City you have only just begun to know about…

Willa by Robert Beatty

Move without a sound. Steal without a trace.

Willa, a young night-spirit, is her clan's best thief. She creeps into the cabins of the day-folk under cover of darkness and takes what they won't miss. It's dangerous work--the day-folk kill whatever they don't understand--but Willa will do anything to win the approval of the padaran, the charismatic leader of the Faeran people.

When Willa's curiosity leaves her hurt and stranded in the day-folk world, she calls upon the old powers of her beloved grandmother, and the unbreakable bonds of her forest allies, to escape. Only then does she begin to discover the shocking truth: that not all of her day-folk enemies are the same, and that the foundations of her own Faeran society are crumbling. What do you do when you realize that the society you were born and raised in is rife with evil? Do you raise your voice? Do you stand up against it?

As forces of unfathomable destruction encroach on her forest home, Willa must decide who she truly is, facing deadly force with the warmest compassion, sinister corruption with trusted alliance, and finding a home for her longing heart.

Sammy Keyes by Wendelin Van Draanen

Grams always told her those binoculars would get her into trouble. Now Sammy's witnessed a crime at the Heavenly Hotel-a light fingered thief stealing $4,000 from Madame Nashira, the astrologer with the fire-hazard hair-do. Thing is, while she was watching him, he was watching her, too...

First Light by Rebecca Stead

Peter is thrilled to join his parents on an expedition to Greenland, where his father studies global warming. Peter will get to skip school, drive a dogsled, and finally share in his dad's adventures. But on the ice cap, Peter struggles to understand a series of visions that both frighten and entice him. Thea has never seen the sun. Her extraordinary people, suspected of witchcraft and nearly driven to extinction, have retreated to a secret world they've built deep inside the arctic ice. As Thea dreams of a path to Earth's surface, Peter's search for answers brings him ever closer to her hidden home.

[myhauntedsalem]

The Last Words of 30 Famous Serial Killers

Some killers have offered sincere apologies for the heinous offenses they committed. Others’ final words were filled with anger and resentment, while some seemed indifferent. A few of the most interesting final words are quizzically strange rantings.

What are the last words of some of the most famous serial slayers? The last words on this list come from the mouths of some of the most heinous, dangerous people in human history.

James French

“Hey, fellas! How about this for a headline for tomorrow’s paper? ‘French Fries.'” (August 10, 1966)

James French has the distinction of being the last person to be executed in Oklahoma, via electric chair

Carl Panzram

“Hurry up, you Hoosier bastard. I could kill 10 men while you’re fooling around.” (September 5, 1930)

Peter Kurten

“Tell me. After my head has been chopped off, will I still be able to hear, at least for a moment, the sound of my own blood gushing from the stump of my neck? That would be a pleasure to end all pleasures.” (July 2, 1931)

Peter Kurten, AKA “The Vampire of Dusseldorf,” drank the blood of at least one person.

John Wayne Gacy

Kiss My Ass (May 10, 1994)

Thomas J. Grasso

“I did not get my Spaghetti O’s. I got spaghetti. I want the press to know this.” (March 20, 1995)

Tom Ketchum

“I’ll be in Hell before you start breakfast, boys. Let her rip.” (April 26, 1901)

Jeffery Dahmer 

“I don’t care if I live or die. Go ahead and kill me.” (Novemer 28, 1994)

H.H. Holmes 

“Take your time. Don’t bungle it.” (May 7, 1896)

Dr. H.H. Holmes was one of the first American serial killers.

Albert Fish 

“I don’t even know why I’m here.” (January 16, 1936)

In the 1920s, Albert Fish claimed that he had slain at least 100 children.

Ted Bundy

“I’d like you to give my love to my family and friends.” (January 24, 1989)

The exact number of women Ted Bundy offed or hurt in the 1970s is unknown, but some say the number is somewhere in the 100s.

Marcel Petiot 

“Gentleman, I have one last piece of advice: Look away. This will not be pretty to see.” (May 25, 1946)

Petiot was a French doctor who was only found out when the remains of 23 people were found in his Parisian home during WW2.

Steven Timothy Judy 

“I don’t hold any grudges. This is my doing. Sorry it happened.” (March 9, 1981)

Steven Judy slayed a woman and her three children in 1979.

William Bonin 

“I would suggest that when a person has a thought of doing anything serious against the law, that before they did that they should go to a quiet place and think about it seriously.” (February 23, 1996)

William Bonin’s habit of dumping cadavers near freeways earned him the nickname Freeway Killer.

Amelia Dyer

“I have nothing to say.” (June 10, 1896)

Dyer is believed to have slain 400 children during a 20-year period in Victorian England.

Peter Manuel

“Turn up the radio and I’ll go quietly.” (July 11, 1958)

Manuel was an American-born Scottish man who is believed to have slain from nine to 18 people during the 1950s.

Francis Crowley

“You sons of bitches. Give love to Mother.” (January 21, 1932)

Francis Crowley went on a three-month spree that ended when he was sent to the electric chair.

Angel Maturino Resendiz

“I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. You don’t have to. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me. I thank God for having patience in me. I don’t deserve to cause you pain. You do not deserve this. I deserve what I am getting.” (June 27, 2006)

Reséndiz left people’s cadavers near railroad tracks.

Fritz Haarmann

“I repent, but I do not fear death.” (April 15, 1925)

Fritz Haarmann of Germany, active in the years following WWI, became known as the Vampire of Hanover because he would bite through people’s throats.

Ned Kelly

“Such is life.” (November 11, 1880)

Ned Kelly was often considered a folk hero in Australia.

Donald Henry Gaskins

“I’ll let my lawyers talk for me. I’m ready to go.” (September 6, 1991)

Donald Henry Gaskins was known as the Meanest Man in America for slaying at least 100 people, most of them hitchhikers, from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Israel Keyes

“Okay, talk is over, words are placid and weak. Back it with action or it all comes off cheap. Watch close while I work now, feel the electric shock of my touch, open your trembling flower, or your petals I’ll crush.” (December 2, 2012) 

Israel Keyes took his own life; the words are from his final note.

John George Haigh

In a letter to his girlfriend, Barbara: “It is difficult to say farewell under these circumstances, but you will understand that you will always be in my thoughts. You know I have been proud of our association: it has always been an honourable one. I shall remember your great kindness and devotion. Now I must leave you.” (August 10, 1949)

In the 1940s, John George Haigh dissolved six women’s cadavers in acid.

Kenneth McDuff

 “I am ready to be released. Release me.” (November 17, 1998)

After his sentence was commuted in 1989, Kenneth McDuff killed again before being detained in 1992.

Carroll Cole

“It’s all right.” (December 6, 1985)

Carroll Cole possibly committed acts of cannibalism

Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck

“I wanna shout it out; I love Martha! What do the public know about love?” – Raymond Fernandez (March 8, 1951)

“My story is a love story. But only those tortured by love can know what I mean […] Imprisonment in the Death House has only strengthened my feeling for Raymond….” – Martha Beck (March 8, 1951)

In the 1940s, Fernandez and Beck would place personal ads in newspapers with the intent of taking money from the women who replied.

Aileen Wuornos

“I’d just like to say I’m sailing with the rock, and I’ll be back like Independence Day, with Jesus, June 6th. Like the movie, big mother ship and all. I’ll be back.” (October 9, 2002)

From 1989 to 1990, Aileen Wuornos terminated seven men, with the excuse that each of them tried to rape her.

James Allen Red Dog

“I’m going home, babe.” (October 9, 2002)

James Allen Red Dog had been connected to at least five murders

Myra Hindley

According to the Catholic priest who gave Hindley last rites, “The last conversation she had before she died concerned her mother. She just expressed concern for her mother – but I will not say exactly what she said.” (November 15, 2002)

Hindley, with her lover Ian Brady, shocked 1960s England when they killed five children.

Earle Nelson

“I am innocent. I stand innocent before God and man. I forgive those who have wronged me and ask forgiveness of those I have injured. God have mercy!” (January 13, 1928)

During a two-year period in the mid-1920s, Earle Nelson felled 22 women, most of whom were landladies he approached about rooms they wanted to rent.

Sean Flanagan

“I love you.”

Sean Flanagan terminated two gay men in Nevada, claiming he was doing “good for… society.” (June 23, 1989)

[scrumptiousstuffs]

what do you mean by calling theyre friendship queerplatonic?

Ok, some disclaimers - I am not an expert in LGQBTI terms and whatever I learn, it’s from research or other people in the community educating me. Secondly, I have no idea how the boys themselves will define their relationship and these are just my private views. It came about to me after I recently read from a different asked - and it just led me to this rabbit hole of researching through what the term queerplatonic means.

Some websites that I found useful includes: link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4

Essentially, it's define as "a close, but non-sexual, non-romantic relationship that is beyond what most would consider be friendship. It consists of emotional commitment and prioritisation that may usually be seen in a romantic relationship. People in queerplatonic relationship may be of any gender and sexuality" [The Little Book of LGBTQ+, An A–Z of Gender and Sexual Identities, Harriet Dyer, 2021, Publisher: Summerdale]

However, the relationship is fluid and really, the rules are set by the individuals in that "queerplatonic relationship." This means, sexual and romantic connections can exist but not necessarily develop or even dissipate over time. They set the boundaries and addressed the unique needs of what they want from the relationship.

Some of the links I put up also lists out signs of what queerplatonic relationship looks like:

The Relationship Doesn’t Look Like Anyone Else’s Relationship

It's marked by deep emotional connection, the type where you can't imagine living without your partner. Feels like soulmates (reminds you of anyone?) with unparalleled level of understanding and empathy beyond just close friendship

Commitment without necessarily the romance part - usually involves deep support and sharing same life goals

Using nicknames rather than the traditional GF/BF label (FirFir and A'Tung? Don't think I've seen others in their circle of close friends called them by those names)

Often get mistaken for a couple even though they are not (So...just everyone in GMMTV and the entertainment industry plus their fandom)

Feel like family (how often have we heard the boys say this about each other during their interviews?)

They know you as well a they know themselves, a trusted confidant who you will call in an emergency

Future planning and shared responsibilities whether financial (70/30 split?) or household (and while Montow is primarily Khaotung’s fur baby, First was there to pick him up and setting up the kitty’s stuffs. Also, I’m 90% convinced First has his own special corner/room in Khaotung’s new house)

Celebrating milestones (the Busan trip!)

And the list goes on and on....

For context, this asked came about from another recent asked.

[bespectacledbun]

The World of IkePri — Obsidian's capital

[not really sure what this is exactly other than a way to keep all my thoughts organized and in one place. I talk a lot about the worldbuilding and settings of ikepri on discord with my friends, but it gets hard to keep track of everything, so I figured it was just best to make posts on Tumblr for it so I can keep it all under one tag]

Anyway, I was reading Chevalier's sequel route and got to chapter 3, when Chev and Emma go into town and tour around the capital of Obsidian. My immediate observation was the actual location of the town vs the fortress of the royal family:

Just like Rhodolite's capital, the capital town is located close to the royal residence; however, unlike Rhodolite's capital it is not located directly within the town itself. Rhodolite's royal castle is certainly on a higher elevation (given that one side of the grounds disappear into a cliff, and you can see down into the town from the castle in multiple places) but in general, the entire capital follows the layout of a medieval walled city.

A walled city was exactly that: the royal residence would be at the most defensible end of it, surrounded by the houses, guilds, businesses, and markets of the main town, all enclosed by high walls with gates, battlements, and watchtowers. Rhodolite's royal castle itself has separate walls and gates, but the town is still within accessible distance. Generally there would be only a single gate in and out of the royal castle, but multiple gates for the town so that carriages didn't have to circle back to go the other way once outside. The lands outside the town gates would be farmlands, orchards, and livestock pastures to feed the town's residents. Obsidian, on the other hand...

As seen in the background, Obsidian's capital is separate from the main royal residence (the fortress in the distance) and at a MUCH higher elevation than the surrounding town. Disadvantage of this design: the town is pretty much first in the line of fire if invading forces get deep into the country enough to reach the capital.

The advantage of this design, though? Absolutely nobody can surprise attack the Obsidian fortress because with that elevation they can survey the surrounding land for miles, not to mention all the turrets, parapets, and arrow slots that are actually on the fortress itself.

Now, for the second part of this post, the capital itself:

Like any city, past or present, Obsidian's capital is divided into differing districts– the industrial district to the west, and commercial district to the east. given it's size I would have expected it to be divided into 4 at the minimum, but I'll work with what I get. Chevalier mentions in the chapter that unlike the rural areas of Obsidian, the wealth disparity is far less noticeable in the city, but it's still there, and it directly ties to the two districts of the city. (For my notes on the guilds and businesses of ikepri, please see this post)

THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT – WEST

More likely than not, the industrial district going to be the poorer (or at the very least, the less wealthier) side of the city. Some of the guilds and businesses that would be there in the industrial district would be:

blacksmiths (along with farriers and other "rough" metalsmiths)

weapon smiths, armourers, and armories

hide tanneries and dyers

leatherworkers, saddlers, spurriers

lumber processors

stonemasons and carpenters

launderers and bath houses

meat processing butcheries

cheaper (or lesser-quality) apothecaries

brothels

cheaper inns and taverns

Although it is very unlikely that slums still exist (given how developed the capital is under Gilbert's rule) the houses in the western district would be more practical than luxurious. Farmers would live on their own lands outside the city, but the industry workers would have their houses on the west side as well.

THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

By contrast, the commercial district in the east would certainly be on the more middle-class and wealthier side. The establishments are finer, the guilds are larger and more expansive, and the materials are of better quality. I'm thinking the commercial district would things more along the lines of–

silver/goldsmiths and jewelers

clothiers and fur merchants

tailors and seamstresses (poor people mostly made their own clothes unless in uniform)

shoemakers and hatmakers

bankers, moneylenders, tax collectors

merchant imports & exports

more expensive inns, finer rest establishments

doctor guilds and pharmacists

information guilds

If any nobles were staying within the city, they would likely stay at the royal residence, have their own houses in the east side, or they would be staying at one of the better quality inns. The majority of the markets, government administrations, and military quarters will be located near the center of town, where they are accessible to both districts. Any religious buildings will also be near the center, cause the church bells and the town criers need to be heard all across city.

That's kind of.... everything, I guess? I'll probably add more later if I remember anything important. This is mostly for myself, but if anyone wants to use it for reference (or talk to me about worldbuilding brainworms) feel free to do so

[adamwatchesmovies]

All Fun and Games (2023)

While I didn't enjoy this film, that doesn't mean you won't. No matter what I say, the people involved in this project did it: they actually made a movie. That's something to be applauded. With that established...

There are so many people out there whose dream is to make a movie. Though you might lower your expectations when you learn you’re about to watch a directorial debut, you're still excited. “I'm going to pay close attention so I can tell people years from now that I saw the mark of a great director coming.” When, even with lowered expectations, the movie you see isn’t good, it’s doubly disappointing. I don’t want to be mean to All Fun and Games directors Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu. I also want to be fair to you by admitting this film is not worth seeing.

In Salem, Massachusetts, young Jonah (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) finds a strange knife in an abandonned home. Its hilt is made of human bone and there’s an inscription on the blade. When his brother, Marcus (Asa Butterfield), reads the words out loud, he becomes possessed by an evil force. His sister, Billie (Natalia Dyer), her boyfriend, Pete (Kolton Stewart), best friend Sophie (Laurel Marsden) and uncle Bob (Erik Athavale) have no idea the “games” Marcus wants to play are deadly.

There are two major issues with “All Fun and Games”. The first is that it isn’t frightening. The idea of someone you love suddenly turning against you is ripe for potential but evil Marcus never uses his familial ties to his advantage. There’s little suspense, even in situations that should naturally generate it. The games of Hide-and-Seek and Tag, for example. You hold your breath for a moment, but no more than you would a normal game with friends. Some of that comes from the second major issue: the premise itself. The idea of games with deadly consequences isn’t enough anymore. Ready or Not did something different by supplementing the idea with comedy and social commentary. All Fun and Games doesn't do anything. This problem is amplified by the fact that some games work against the film itself. Playing Hide-and-Seek, for example, means the people who already want to get away from Marcus are allowed to do so. The villain searching for our heroes… continues searching for them. So what?

The premise gets increasingly convoluted as we learn the backstory behind the knife, particularly the way it leads the characters into playing a game of Tag. I think even the filmmakers knew that what they had was rather thin. The final running time is only 76 minutes.

All Fun and Games isn't devoid of merit and what’s good about it shows the people at its helm may have a promising career ahead of them. The Fletchers are dysfunctional, sometimes in a slightly comedic fashion but never to the point where they become over-the-top. The children bicker in a way that feels genuine considering the relationship between their parents and their age. Minus one sentence where Billie reminds Sophie that they’re best friends, everyone sounds real and the actors who’ve received the script by Costa, Celeboglu and their co-writer JJ Braider, deliver it convincingly. I’ll even go so far as to say that before people start getting possessed, you won’t understand why anyone would give the film a bad review.

The unimaginative premise and rushed conclusion (I had to double-check that I didn’t miss anything), combined with the missed potential and the lack of scares or tension means All Fun and Games is a movie you’ll forget right away. Usually, I say that it’s better to be memorable than good but that rule doesn't apply for directorial debuts. There’s potential here and although it isn’t entirely successful, some aspects of All Fun and Games make me think the next film by the people involved could be good. (June 30, 2024)

[crmincls]

⸻ rachel weisz, 52, cis woman, she/her ; ] welcome to the bastion, GENEVIEVE COHEN. we’ve had a problem with our system, please help me readjust your files. it says here you are 52 and have been around london for 34 YEARS, correct? yes, i’ve read an article about you - they said you can be CONFIDENT and SECRETIVE, is that true? no matter, i’m sure your position as an ASSASSIN + CORPORATE LAWYER will conceal all of that. all done now. i hope to be seeing more of your DESIGNER BRAND SHOES BECAUSE SHE CAN’T BREAK THAT VICE / AN UNDERGROUND LABYRINTH OF A WINE CELLAR / THE HIDDEN EDGE OF A BLADE JUST OUT OF SIGHT in the future. enjoy your stay, and remember the rules. / / melina vostokoff, rosalind dyer, dana scott. [ ⸻ honey ; 

𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬

full name . genevieve claire cohen

nickname(s) . gen

age . 52

sexuality . bisexual

place of birth . new york city, new york

occupation . corporate lawyer assassin

height . 5'7"

tattoos . the birthdates of her family members + children on her upper spine

piercings . ear lobes once

pinterest . here

𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

( tw: )

born  to  a  family  that  only  knew  crime,  gen  never  really  stood  a  chance.  trained  from  a  young  age  to  be  a  fighter,  she  had  mastered  most  skills  by  the  time  she  was  sixteen.  only  through  focus  and  improvement  was  she  given  the  ability  to  focus  on  her  favored  hobbies,  allowed  to  ride  her  prized  horses.

when  she  was  thirteen  her  family  moved  to  france,  they  owned  land  in  bordeaux  and  that  is  where  gen’s  love  of  wine  began.  days  spent  making  wine  alongside  her  grandmother,  nights  spent  learning  how  to  assemble  and  disassemble  weapons  blindfolded  with  her  grandfather.  it  was  a  trying  time,  but  there  had  never  been  a  secret  as  to  what  gen  was  being  raisd  to  do.

at  the  age  of  eighteen  she  was  gifted  to  the  table  and  moved  to  london.  there  she  was  introduced  to  even  more  of  the  underworld  and  gen  made  her  name  well  known.  she  was  a  honed  assassin,  she  was  bred  for  this.  failure  never  came  at  her  hand.

but  sometimes  accomplishments  don’t  amount  to  happiness,  and  the  honed  blade  of  the  table  found  herself  wanting  for  more.  she’d  fallen  in  love,  and  desired  to  have  children  away  from  the  underworld  and  not  have  to  worry  about  never  coming  back  from  a  job.  the  table  granted  her  freedom  with  a  window,  a  window  she  kept  secret  from  the  man  she  got  peace  with.  the  conditions  were  steep,  but  she  succeeded  and  earned  that  grace.

gen  went  off  to  become  a  lawyer,  and  quickly  went  to  work  making  a  life  for  the  family  she  wanted.  she  and  her  husband  were  an  unconventional  pair,  but  they  shared  a  deep  love  and  soon  enough  had  two  beautiful  children.  life  seemed  picturesque,  until  the  table  came  knocking.

now  gen  is  being  thrust  back  into  the  dark  world  she  left,  and  she’s  doing  her  best  to  hide  it  from  her  family. 

𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

on main : her husband + 2 children.

lovers  :  not  her  husband  obvi,  but  the  pair  have  an  open  relationship.  while  gen  stayed  out  of  the  underworld,  that  does  not  mean  she  didn’t  sleep  with  people  from  there.  open  to  all  genders.

former  ‘co-workers’  :  people  who  she  was  close  with  when  she  worked  the  underworld  about  30  years  ago.  they  would  still  be  loyal  to  one  another,  probably  have  some  stories  to  tell,  and  a  lot  to  catch  up  on  now  that  she’s  back.

〈 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐍 / 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 〉,〈 𝐠𝐞𝐧 / 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜 〉

〈 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐍 / 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 〉,〈 𝐠𝐞𝐧 / 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚘 〉

〈 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐍 / 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 〉,〈 𝐠𝐞𝐧 / 𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎 〉

〈 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐍 / 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧 〉,〈 𝐠𝐞𝐧 / 𝚍𝚎𝚟 〉

[decaffeinatedartichoke]

Richard Dyer's "Homosexuality and Film Noir" and Ida Lupino's The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

In his article "Homosexuality and Film Noir", Richard Dyer outlines how homosexuality is portrayed and implied within the genre. Dyer first lays out the ground rules for what defines a noir before delving into the different elements that make up queer subtext in the films. Ida Lupino's The Hitch-Hiker is considered the first (and last) noir film directed by a woman. This makes it an interesting film to compare to the rest of the genre as it helps to give insight into the different patriarchal ideas which permeate the films. It also is an interesting film to compare to Dyer's own analysis of homosexuality in film noir as some would argue the film has queer subtext.

When going down the checklist presented by Dyer as what is typical of queer subtext in film noir, The Hitch-Hiker doesn't seem to check many boxes. There is no femme fatale, the men in question are not portrayed as fastidious or well-groomed/cultured, and the film is not particularly sexually-charged. This does not mean however that there is nothing in the film that could be taken as queer subtext. There is a strong male-male relationship at the center of the film, the two men are traveling on a vacation alone together, away from their wives/families, the men are not "hard-boiled" but rather are more soft than your typical male protagonists, and, most notably, the film has no women. The male relationships in a women-free world is the big element mentioned by Dyer that the film seems to check off.

The differences between Dyer's article and the subtext in The Hitch-Hiker can be looked at through the lens of considering The Hitch-Hiker as the only women-directed Noir. Lupino brings a unique perspective to the genre, therefore her film doesn't conform perfectly to what is typical. At first it may seem strange that a woman would direct a movie with no women in it, but Lupino uses the film to subvert certain ideas about gender. Lupino's portrayal of her male protagonists is atypical of other male protagonists in the genre. The two main characters, Gil and Roy, are the victims in the film, subjected to the power of another man. They are not strong and potent like more Bogart-esque characters. They are also protective of one another, particularly Gil to Roy as he takes care of him, even going so far as to knock him out to save his life.

These portrayals subvert and criticize male ideas about power and gender roles in film, particularly in the noir genre, as well as can be interpreted as queer subtext as they focus on a relationship between two men without the presence of women and inverts certain ideas about gender.

[lunarcovehq]

VERONICA BISHOP (ELLA PURNELL) IS LOOKING FOR...

Connection: Sibling(s) (0/2)

Suggested Name: UTP, last name Bishop

Age Range: 28-35

Species: Preferably Human, though possibly turned into a vampire or werewolf after October 2023

Suggested FCs: Needs to look like they could be Ella Purnell's sibling. Some suggestions: Francois Arnaud, Olivia Cooke, Kit Harington, Jenna Coleman, Natalia Dyer, Richard Madden, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Connection Description:

Your character grew up with Ronnie in Darien, Connecticut, to the wealthy Henry and Josie Bishop, and had a very cushy up-bringing. Their parents were distant and best at showing affection through gifts, not attention. While your character was definitely spoiled, there was no doubt that the family youngest, Ronnie, was even moreso.

Perhaps your character's relationship with Ronnie is soured. Maybe they didn't approve of her attitude or the way she behaved, or maybe they just thought she was a brat. Honestly, your character could have just been indifferent, too focused on their own life to really care about forming relationships with their entitled family. Maybe your character and Ronnie actually got along rather well in their childhood

It's likely that no matter what, however, that your character and Ronnie (and a third sibling! whoever they may be) grew apart, and weren't really in contact for a while.

At the end of April, 2023, Ronnie went missing from her apartment in New York, and, a few days later, a crime scene was found with enough of her blood for investigators to rule that she'd been murdered. Your character's family mourned as much as they knew how.

However, something didn't seem quite right, and, somehow, your character found out that their sister might actually be alive out there somewhere. Which led them to Lunar Cove, the last safe place for supernaturals in the world, and the most likely place to find Ronnie, for better or for worse.

Please be sure to contact the player before applying:

Virginia is available for DMs on @itsronniebish!!

[foolishmortalmuses]

LILAC GROVE, NY. POPULATION 3, 300.

Nestled in the Adirondacks of New York state, lies a fictional small lake side town called Lilac Grove. The town surrounds the fictional Lilac Lake, where families from all over visit during the Summer months. Whether you were born and raised there, or are returning for one reason or another, the Lilac always calls you back home. The lake welcomes all from every walk of life. Now that you're here, what mark will you leave?

Lilac Grove is a small Discord server roleplay started by a small group of friends. The rules are lax and there's plenty of fun to be had. If large groups aren't your thing, then we may be perfect for you! Please be OVER 21, write in 3rd person and use real faces for your muses.

Drop a like/DM for more information or for the server link! **We would LOVE to see some of the following faces; Charlie Heaton, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Seth Rollins, David Corenswet, Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Phoebe Dynevor, Max Thieriot, Sebastian Stan, Nick Jonas, Norman Reedus, Niall Horan, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower, Ariana Grande, JDM, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth**

[goxinsane]

Post the last song your muse listened to, your muse’s lock screen, and the last selfie they took.

For Carrot Dyer.

Tagged by: stole from myself

Tagging: @ghostsxagain , @lavenderrpages, @heroexxs, @seilas, @indigodreames, @dogtccth, @mutatedangels, @mournfulminds @ruinedtendencies, @ssvperboy, @gatekepts, @elegancemultimuse, @waveofstars, @lockhart-junior, @blushdrunks and you!

[spcckystcries-a]

#SPCCKYSTCRIES an independent multimuse featuring a number of muses from halloween-esque films & shows. as beloved & established by pluto.

affiliated with: @inspotlight (all blogs), @heartfe1t (all blogs), @percentstardust/@loomiskiller, & @sixbillicnsouls

sideblog to @grvdged , all followbacks will be from there & a full set of rules can also be found there. note: all muses are played at 18+ in their main ages. with the exception of max mayfield who is played at 14-18+ to reflect canon

shock - the nightmare before christmas. fc: india eisley

wednesday addams - wednesday/addams family media. fc: jenna ortega

camryn barnes - twitches. fc: zendaya

daphne blake - scooby doo. fc: abigail cowen

robin buckley - stranger things. fc: maya hawke

sam carpenter - scream. fc: melissa barrera

tara carpenter - scream. fc: jenna ortega

dani dennison - hocus pocus. fc: katherine mcnamara

mavis dracula - hotel transylvania. fc: olivia rodrigo

alex fielding - twitches. fc: zendaya

sally finkelstein - the nightmare before christmas. fc: karen gillan

pj halliwell - charmed. fc: katie douglas

melinda halliwell - charmed. fc: danielle rose russell

colette hughes - totally killer. fc: kiernan shipka

coraline jones - coraline. fc: jodelle ferland

needy lesnicki - jennifer's body. fc: kiernan shipka

johnny loughran - hotel transylvania. fc: joshua bassett

wybie lovat - coraline. fc: jordan fisher

wyatt lykensen - zombies. fc: pearce joza

max mayfield - stranger things. fc: sadie sink

randy meeks - scream. fc: charlie gillespie

pam miller/hughes - totally killer. fc: olivia holt/julie bowen

zed necrodopolis - zombies. fc: milo manheim

marnie piper - halloweentown. fc: sadie sink

sidney prescott - scream. fc: danielle campbell

tatum riley - scream. fc: madison iseman

justin russo - wizards of waverly place. fc: froy gutierrez

enid sinclair - wednesday. fc: emma myers

sabrina spellman - sabrina the teenage witch. fc: sabrina carpenter

hannah stine - goosebumps (2015). fc: odeya rush

xavier thorpe - wednesday. fc: felix mallard

cassie traske - hocus pocus 2. fc: maude apatow

addison wells - zombies. fc: meg donnelly

nancy wheeler - strangers things. fc: natalia dyer

[andrewdyer]

[ kendrick sampson, cismale, he/him ] - was that ANDREW DYER i saw by the lighthouse today? i heard that the THIRTY-FIVE year old who has been in nightrest for A FEW DAYS and works as an OWNER OF THE ROYAL COVE YACHT CLUB has a reputation of being RELIABLE, but also TENACIOUS. they reside in STOUGHTON ESTATES & people in town usually associate them with THE SCENT OF MUSK COLOGNE, AN ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, LOOKING OVER PAPERWORK WITH A GLASS OF WHISKEY IN HIS HAND & A COLOR COORDINATED WARDROBE. let’s hope the killer doesn’t go after them next. [ jia ]

STATISTICS.

NAME: Andrew Michael Dyer

GOES BY: Drew or Andrew

AGE: 35 years old

BIRTHDAY: May 5th, 1988

ZODIAC CHART: Taurus sun, sagittarius moon, gemini rising

GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cismale, he/him

FACE CLAIM: Kendrick Sampson

OCCUPATION: Business man (Owner of the Royal Cove Yacht Club)

PLACE OF BIRTH: Boston, Massachussetts

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Stoughton Estates

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual

HEIGHT: 6′0″ (182 cm)

BACKGROUND.

Andrew was born and raised in Seaport, Boston. As the eldest of four, a lot of the family responsibility fell on his shoulder, and he accepted it all with open arms. He was raised in what you might call a perfect environment. Despite the expectations and rules placed on him and his siblings by their parents, they had also showered their kids with love and luxury and privilege. They taught them that even though they lived a good life, it didn't mean that they didn't have to work hard.

Drew excelled in school, as expected. He balanced his time between his studies, extracurriculars (he was part of the race and track team), and his social life, so he was often busy, and he rarely had free time.

He was expected to take over the family business and become the owner of the business consulting firm his father owned, except his younger sibling showed more interest in that, while Andrew wanted to buy and grow his own business, wanting some sort of independence.

After graduating from the University of Chicago with a degree in business administration, he went on to do his MBA in Dartmouth University, coming back to Boston to settle down and work, and starting investing in businesses and growing his network.

At twenty-seven, he met Eden Shepherd, quickly falling in love with her, realizing early on that she would be the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. They traveled the world together, and despite some explosive fights here and there, they made it work. After a long-term relationship, they got engaged. The day of the wedding started off as one of the best days of his life that rapidly turned into the worst, with Eden getting cold feet and running off, leaving him at the altar two years ago. His ego was already beyond wounded and his heart beyond broken that he knew that even though he tried to contact her a few times to understand, he had to let her go and and save himself, too.

With that, Drew threw himself into his work, using it as the primary source of distraction. He hasn't been in a relationship since, opting to casually hook up here and there whenever he was in need of company, and eventually Eden became a mere memory.

As a kid up to his teen years, his family vacationed in Nightrest during summers, and due to college and his busy lifestyle, he rarely visited again. Up until he met Eden, who had family there.

Drew's ambition often leads him to invest and buy out businesses here and there, hence when the murderer in Nightrest was caught and the town was proclaimed safe again, he decided to buy out the yacht club and revive it, which was once very lucrative, and once owned by his father before he sold it. It felt like a nice new project to work on and to expand his wealth. Hence, he moved there to focus on that.

PERSONALITY.

Drew is a polite, mature, and easy going guy. He's a conversationalist and does enjoy being out and about. He's very loyal and reliable, but stubborn and hard-headed, on the other hand. He's very set in his ways and it takes a while to change his mind. He's definitely an ambitious person and a workaholic, the type to throw himself into his work and lose himself for hours. However, he values his free time as well, and is the type to prioritize his own health and needs above all. He's the type to follow his head rather than his heart, something which was solidified after Eden left, and because of that, he enjoys hook ups and one-night stands rather trying to seriously date again (so he's kinda a whore :/ omg).

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

Honestly, since he's fairly new to Nightrest, any pre-existing connections would probably be back when he used to vacation in Nightrest as a teen/very early adult, or back when he visited with Eden. Otherwise, he's been back like a week, so! I'm down for anything that makes sense thank you x

[manilafm]

I'm starting to make Tumblr replies right now, but I will have to turn off my computer at a specific time because of my mother's rules for me. And Kelly will be on this blog, and on RPnow/net with the other members of this RPG.

Notices : Please make sure that you are following Brynn’s multi-muse blog for Astoria Greengrass from Harry Potter and with a Danielle Rose Russell playby, Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl and with a Hailee Steinfeld playby, Jade West from Victorious and with a Paris Berelc playby, Jenna Middleton from Degrassi: The Next Generation and with a Natalia Dyer playby, Veronica Lodge from Riverdale and with a Camila Mendes playby, and Kelly Beasley from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and with a Mallory Bechtel playby, HERE, Manila RPG members !!

And this RPG is also on Discord, so if you will be joining the I.C. activity on those websites, and if you will be joining our I.C. Discord server, please I.M. us, and ask to be invited into it !! And thank you, Brynn !!

Brynn, you will now have forty-eight hours to make at a very minimum of three I.C. replies as Astoria Greengrass from Harry Potter and with a Danielle Rose Russell playby, Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl and with a Hailee Steinfeld playby, Jade West from Victorious and with a Paris Berelc playby, Jenna Middleton from Degrassi: The Next Generation and with a Natalia Dyer playby, Veronica Lodge from Riverdale and with a Camila Mendes playby, and Kelly Beasley from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and with a Mallory Bechtel playby, either on RPnow.net, and/or on Tumblr, but if you will need an extension on your I.C. replies as Astoria Greengrass from Harry Potter and with a Danielle Rose Russell playby, Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl and with a Hailee Steinfeld playby, Jade West from Victorious and with a Paris Berelc playby, Jenna Middleton from Degrassi: The Next Generation and with a Natalia Dyer playby, Veronica Lodge from Riverdale and with a Camila Mendes playby, and Kelly Beasley from Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and with a Mallory Bechtel playby, then please use the form below, and send it in via our ask box, or submission box !! Thank you, Brynn !!

( Mun ) is in need of an extension, so please allow ( list every character that you roleplay in this RPG ) an extension to post I.C. until ( date that you will be able to post I.C. as all of your characters ), and this extension is for ( Tumblr, RPnow.net, and/or for Discord )

I completely understand that, Brynn. Many of our members are still living with their parents, or another family member due to our members not having a paid job. And Admin. Alex will be going on a vacation for more than seven weeks, and she also has to turn off her computer at around 12:00 A.M. in her time zone every single night. There are really only two or three members who do not have that kind of living situation. At least not that I know of.

[backpockct]

INTRODUCING ADELAIDE “ADDY” TREMAINE, WRITTEN (AND LOVED!) BY CORRIE

NATALIA DYER. SHE + THEY / have you ever heard of GARDEN RULES by snow patrol, well, it describes ADELAIDE “ADDY” TREMAINE  to a tee! the twenty five year old, and PHOTOGRAPHER was spotted browsing through the stalls at portobello road market last sunday, do you know them? would you say SHE / THEY are more INTROVERTED or more INQUISITIVE instead? anyway, they remind me of long walks snapping photos on a film camera, hours spent in a dark room, wild flower bouquet, rain hitting against a window and headphones on to block out the world maybe you’ll bump into them soon!

THE BASICS:

full name: adelaide maria tremaine

nickname: ad / addy / ade

birthday: 27 december 1997 ( 25 years old)

gender: non binary ( she/they)

sexuality: pansexual

relationship status: very single 

BASIC INTRO: 

adelaide is originally from the usa, their parents moved the family to notting hill when they were 12 years old. so they’ve spent a large portion of their life here. 

they are a twin, they have a twin brother called denver aka denny ( @drcamland​ ) and the pair are very close, they always have been. 

the two of them were born on the 27th december, the two of them both like to joke they were late christmas gifts to their parents.

their brother has always been the more confident twin, he’s the one that’s been in the spotlight at lot of the time. 

addy is the more introverted twin, preferring to spend their time taking photos, reading books and having quiet time.

but still she supports denny no matter, she is always happy to feature in his vlogs and they are always cheering him on.

from a young age they had a passion for taking photos, they were really good at it. when they got to their twenties, they worked in a bunch of shitty jobs & soon realised, they wanted to take photography seriously.

so they became a photographer, they have their own very small studio in notting hill and they do all sorts of photography. they often photography denny for his socials!!

they have also recently dipped their hands into graphic design and drawing things. its just a hobby for now!! like their twin, they are also super creative!!

addy has recently come out as non-binary, shortening their name from adelaide to addy. they only ever get called by their full name if they are in trouble.

they are always changing their look and they can never really stettle on anything, but right now this is their look. 

they think they are very awkward but really they are very cool and they are the kinda person that would totally get stopped for one of those fashion tiktoks & the person would be gushing over them like “u look so good, what are u wearing?!”

WANTED CONNECTIONS:

roomates:

friends:

childhood friends:

fwbs / hook ups:

exes:

clients:

if you’d like to plot with any of my muses then feel free to hit me up on discord @ corey in wetherspoons ™#0678. thank you!!

[littleharpethcrossfit]

Sunday, 5 January, 2025

Expect nearly freezing rain. We will adapt and stay dry.

The WeatherLady was accurate. I blew off the mats twice, only to have recurrent waves of cold rain flood the mats again. I gave up, thinking no one would come to play in this mess. But they came anyway. I counted 13 of you.

Warmup

25 Synchronized Perfect Push-ups with a Leader. These were done or not done, willy-nilly, as people wandered in late.

STRENGTH

Bench Press..........10.....5.....3.....3.....3.....3

Get Today's 3 Rep Max.

We abandoned this plan and decided to do

Dumb-Bell Bench Press because we could do these indoors and take up less room than Barbells.

Some maxed out instead of doing 3's

WG=85's X 6.....Tom=65 X 9.....Coach=55 X 7.....Smoothie/Dyer=55's Herb=50.....Kayla=35.....Sue=30's Alicia/Elisa/Sabrina/S.C./Linda=did it but didn't post.

I think this was the first time that the 85's have been used.

WOD

20 Minute AMRAP

SCORE..........Total Reps

8 Toe's 2 Bars

5 / 5 Dumb-Bell Hang Clean & Jerks.....(50/35/20)

15 / 12 Calories Any Erg

WG**=8 + 15.....Sue=7 2/3.....Herb*/Smoothie*/Kayla=7 1/3.....Dyer*=7.....Tom=6

Alicia/Elisa/Sabrina/S.C./Linda/Coach=did something

Extra Work:

Alternating Dumb-Bell Curls..........10/10 X 3

Lots of people did the Extra Work.

Note:

We scaled the Toe's 2 Bars, most doing the usual scale, and others doing Sit-ups or even GHDs. I admired the way Miss Sugar did them.

I pray no one is offended, but I was told that one of our highly treasured beautiful intelligent athletic unmarried girls has a "Boy Friend". Several times she stressed "only a friend", but there is hope. The problem is that there are zero worthy lads in their age cohort, and that these LHCF girls are over-valued, being worth more than their weight in Ruby's in my opinion. Yes, even Kayla, with an estimated worth of her weight in Man-Made Emeralds, the slight deduction only due to her bodily defacement with multiple cheap prison-quality tattoos. The girl worth Ruby's was told to bring the lad to LHCF and Nathan would evaluate his portfolio. For some reason, the girls all agreed that Nathan has keen-eyed judgement and can quickly rule out any pretenders to the Crown. I am aware that Nathan at one time picked a fantastic Wife, Mother, and LHCF Athlete, but I was unaware that he is also a good judge of Manhood. If you are giving him credit for raising outstanding Boys-to-Men, I have it from the Son's that Angel raised them. I pray no one is offended.

I've said this before, but you guys seem to really enjoy miserable rainy days where we are forced to crowd into our little Barn and work out in an intimate crush. Funny that even then you are able to assort yourselves into separate gender groups.

The World Famous Schwartz Family Bourbon tasting is now scheduled for 25 January. I was told this is a Saturday, which for some observant religious people is a Sabbath Day, but what do I know? The Muslims will arrive after the 5th prayer of the evening. I think they would enjoy knowing if you are attending, electronic Invites with the ability to RSVP are forthcoming I hope. This is always the LHCF social event of the year, surpassing the LHCF Christmas Party only because those attending the Bourbon tasting are more likely to get WASTED.

Thursday at 4 PM.