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this week. a hot new bombshell enters the villa

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HI EL!

Let's do this!

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  It’s a lot of information for a teenager Eddie has never met. And, honestly, whether or not she was shy as a kid is not going to be the selling feature on whether or not he wants to adopt her baby. 

Eventually, Pepa must see that Eddie and Buck - and probably Lourdes - are uncomfortable, because she interjects. 

“Maria, how is she supposed to get to know them, hmm? Let’s give them some time to talk.”

Pepa convinces her to take a walk around the block with her. Which, somehow, makes things even more awkward for a bit. Eddie and Buck alone with this girl they don’t know who probably wants things from them. Maybe a minute of awkward silence passes before Lourdes finally speaks up.

“I’m so sorry,” she says. “This is so uncomfortable.”

“It-it’s fine,” Buck assures her.

“I told them not to do this,” she sighs. “Pepa says you already have plans for having a baby. I’m really sorry if you feel, like, obligated to hear me out. We can just say we talked and I’ll say you were really nice, okay?”

Buck and Eddie look at each other. Eddie feels a surge of relief. 

“Sorry,” he says to her. “Yeah, we’d sort of had our hearts set on a different path.”

“I get it,” she says. “My Abuela is just looking out for me.”

Eddie smiles. “They’re good like that.”

“Uh, how far along are you?” Buck asks. “If that’s okay to ask?”

“Almost twenty-five weeks,” Lourdes answers. “She’s due October 19th.”

“Oh, a girl?” Eddie asks.

She nods. “Found out not too long ago.”

“Pepa said it didn’t work out with the original adoptive parents?” Buck asks. 

Lourdes sighs. “It was never going to work out. They’re… They’re exactly like my parents. Not to, like, dump on you guys, or whatever. But I’m not looking to hand my kid off to hard ass, by-the-book Catholics to raise her feeling like she should hate herself, you know?” 

Well… Yeah. Eddie does. 

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 Of course he knows. One hundred and forty days. Exactly. 

“Almost five months, Chris,” Eddie says. “It’ll be five months really soon.”

Chris nods. “I didn’t… I didn’t know that.” 

Eddie frowns. “Uh, what do you mean?” 

“I just… I don’t know…” 

“Chris, are you feeling okay?”

“Uh, my head feels a little funny. Five months is a really long time.” 

Yeah. Five days was too long. Five months is making Eddie sick. 

“It is, buddy,” Eddie says. “Are you… Are you thinking about coming home?”

“I… I think that-”

“Christopher?” 

Helena’s voice and the sound of a door opening cuts into the conversation. Eddie wants to scream. 

“Mom, we were just having a private conversation,” Eddie says. 

“Eddie, I didn’t know you were calling,” she says. She appears behind Christopher with a tight expression on her face.

Christopher blinks. His eyes seem to glaze over a little, like he’s medicated. Eddie is worried about him. He said his head wasn’t feeling right.

“Mom, I don’t need an appointment,” Eddie grumbles. “Can you check on Christopher’s head? He says he isn’t feeling well.”

“I think we should call you back later,” she says. 

“Mom, come on, he-”

“Dad?” Christopher interrupts. “Is something happening?”

“See!” Eddie says. “He’s confused.”

Helena looks livid. Like Eddie has slighted her horribly by implying he could get sick under her care. But people just get sick sometimes. 

“Eddie, I’m going to hang up the phone,” Helena says, reaching to grab it from Chris.

“Mom! For god’s sake, can you just tell me if my son is healthy? If you can’t, I will come out there. We were just talking about how five months is too long.”

Helena’s face goes stony. She looks at Christopher.

“Is that what you said, Christopher?” 

“I… No. No, Grandma, I wouldn’t have said that.” 

Eddie’s jaw drops.

“What?”

“I didn’t think so, sweetie,” Helena says. She looks at Eddie and glares. “Now why don’t you tell your father what we’ve been talking about lately?” 

What? What have they been talking about? What’s going on? Why is Chris lying? 

Chris looks at Eddie. “I don’t want to come home.”

Eddie’s heart is thudding heavily in his chest. “You-you don’t have to, yet. You brought it up, so… I’m sorry if it seemed like I was pressuring you. That’s not what I meant to do.”

He didn’t! He didn’t even pressure him at all! Chris brought it up. He seemed so confused… Eddie is still worried he’s sick or feverish or something. What if he hit his head and they don’t know? What if he has a concussion? 

“That’s not all, Christopher,” Helena says in a gentle, almost lulling voice. “You can say the rest. Don’t be nervous.”

“What?” Eddie demands. “What rest?” 

Chris takes a deep breath. “I don’t want to come home… Ever.”

It feels like the moment the bullet hit Eddie that day in the street. Like his life is over in a snap. Like he can see the end rising to meet him.

“Wh-what?” Eddie asks. “Chris, what are you talking about? Mom, what is he talking about?”

“My needs are all met here,” Chris says in a very flat tone. “I’m happier. I belong in El Paso, with Grandma and Abuelo.”

“No. Chris, no. You can’t stay forever.”

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Not knowing what’s wrong is more worrying than the explainable thing that briefly killed him. And… Okay, maybe Buck is being ridiculous. But if Maddie radiates this brilliant golden color, Buck is kind of curious to see what his brain will make of Eddie. 

Blue.

Eddie is a cool, wintery blue. Like ice over a lake. It’s a nice color. A calm color. The way he thought Maddie might burn him, he nearly expects Eddie’s touch to be cold. It’s not. It’s just Eddie. Warm and steady when he hugs Buck, relieved he’s alive.

“The craziest shit happens to you,” Eddie says. “You gotta stop that.”

“You’re not one to talk.” 

“No, I only almost die in reasonable ways.”

Buck rolls his eyes. “Yeah, sure. Buried in forty feet of mud was totally reasonable.”

“More reasonable than undisclosed illness stemming from boils,” Eddie says. 

“Well, do you at least believe it’s a curse now?” Buck asks. “I’ve literally undergone every diagnostic test in the book.”

Eddie scoffs. “No. It’s not a curse.”

Buck sighs. “Sometimes your skepticism extends beyond the boundaries of regular pragmatism.”

“Okay, SATs.”

iv.

Buck is fine overnight. He wakes up a few times, disturbed by strange dreams of someone trying to talk to him, where it sounds like they’re stuck behind a thick wall. Each time he does, the skin on his left forearm feels hot. He checks his arm with his phone flashlight, expecting to find boils. But it’s nothing. No boils. Not even a rash. Buck is just freaking out. And who could blame him?

In the morning, the visuals he was experiencing the day before have not gone away. 

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They’re not confident they’ll find Buck and Bobby alive. 

Athena arrives on the scene. She’s leveling as many orders to the crane operators and other crew as Chim is. Her being there makes Eddie feel a lot better. Eddie thinks Athena could move literal mountains out of sheer stubbornness if it meant she’d get her husband back. He aims to be such a force. 

There’s not a lot Eddie can do at the moment. Not until more of the collapse site is unearthed. So he watches. Nauseous and anxious. Begging the universe Buck believes in to bring him home. 

At one point, Chim checks in with him. He approaches, hanging up his phone. 

“Maddie’s been updated,” he says. 

“Good,” Eddie nods, thinking of his sister-in-law. For obvious reasons, she always frets over Buck’s safety. At least Chim isn’t down there, too. “She okay?”

“Hanging in there,” Chim says. “It’s not her first rodeo.”

No. No it is not. 

“What about Chris?” Chim asks. “Have you told him?”

Eddie nods. “Had to. I was going to wait until we had more answers, but… He’s old enough now to see this on the news and figure it out.”

He’s not going to let his son hear this from anyone else. The fear of losing a parent is all too real to him.

“Speaking of people who might see this on the news and figure it out,” Chim says, glancing over his shoulder at a news camera. “Should we call Hen?”

“She’s out having a good time,” Eddie says. “You really think she’ll be checking local news?”

“I don’t know,” Chim admits. 

“I’d hate to ruin her vacation prematurely,” Eddie says. 

“You’re right,” Chim nods. “We’ll know more soon.”

Soon. 

Soon Eddie will find out whether or not he still has a husband. 

1:52pm

“Do you see anything?” Buck asks Bobby. His jaw feels heavy.

[rzyraffek]

The man deserves more attention so this one is gonna be funny, What if John goes out with the s/o (moved to Australia with the reader, (THE READER IS AUSTRALIAN 😭) and her family goes camping for Easter and John and reader, cousins goes to the beach and Yada yada make a picnic go for a swim, but John decided he will go in later so s/o went into the water with her cousin and John looks back for 1 second and all he sees is his girlfriend pushing her cousin into a big ass wave

This can be headcanon, btw I LOVE YOUR WORK ❤️ ❤️ (she/her

IT IS FUNNY ALSO THANKS SO MUCH💖💖💖 I never been in to Australia but I talked to one autstralian guy on some discord server for 20 min so im basicly one of them/j Request open

Hush guy in Austria

This guy loves wildlife and overall camping

But he is scared of planes, so when they were moving out to Australia he was so nervous😖 he was holding her hand for the whole flight and every time when plane was a little shakey he was convinced that thats it, its the day he dies

He will joke about how hes gonna fight kangaroo

He is so in love with her Accent and oh lourd teach him some curse words and pick up lines

"Honey is it legal to Hunt animals there? Yknow....just asking... for a friend ofc"

He was so nervous to met her family! Yknow first impression, diffrent culture, PERENTS OF HIS FUTURE WIFE?(dont tell s/o but hes gonna propose soon)

But she has big lovley family! They imidetly acept him. (He will kinda tear up if her family is wholesome and instantly loves him like one of their own) He doesnt really have good relationship with his family so he enjoys it

You guys decided to to camping near some pretty beach. He decided to be manly strong super masculine man and set up tent , while she was vibing with her cousin

John goes to them and waves while she and her cousin are splashing water at eachother. He had to turn around, her mom asked him question, probably some typical mom stuff like: tell s/o to use Sunscream! He turns to grab it, he goes back to love of his life and he just sees her yeeting her cousin in huge ass wave (bonus points if the cousin is like 10years old)

Well John thoughts were probably like : opionA:poor guy got yeeted optionB: Aint way in hell im going there i will be next

He was next

She was like "🥺aww sweetie pls i wont try to drown you😈" *drowns him by yeeting him in to abyss*

Top 10 saddest anime betrays

He will go shakey shakey watrer too cold I wanna get out :(, "NO get over here😈" she says as she drags gim back to wattrr (spelling water coreclty is my top1 fear apereantly)

For next few hours he will stick to cooking sosaques on fire and talking to her family (to gain this respect, yknow better be on good side of ur soon to be wife love

Sorry for long wait I exploded

Also I wanna thanks for all likes and reblogs, this 2week been hard on me irl but yall blow my stuff up more than ususal, so thanks💖😈

[m-alcn]

And yet again, her classmates are somehow buying into that little liar’s big, fat, unrealistic lies. Why was Adrien going along with this he was there when she exposed her as Ladybug!

Granted she could have maybe got her point across even more if she weren’t yelling, but she hated lies. And there was no way she would stand for more of them!

“—My tympanum ruptured because of the sound of an airplane motor that was in the runway when I saved Jagged Stone’s kitten.”

Marinette sighed, arms crossed, exasperated that she was the only one in her class that was using her brain. “Jagged Stone has a crocodile.” But even as she was saying that, the beginnings of an idea were forming in the back of her head, carefully weaving together into a plan. Just like always.

She had to fight hard to keep the triumphant smirk off her face, though some of it showed.

“That’s now. He had a kitten before, until he found out he was allergic,” Lila said, innocent as you please, conniving little thing with a lie for everything.

But Marinette wasn’t going to let her get away with it this time.

So with wide innocent eyes, she layered sugary sweet layers into her voice. “That’s a super story Lila!”

Lila paused, narrowing her eyes at her a little. “It is?”

“Oh yes,” Marinette said, opening her eyes even wider, just like when she played Chloé during their last movie. As she made herself look as unassuming as ever, she retrieved her phone from her bag and unlocked it, dialing a number that still made her internally squeal even now. “I want to make sure I have the story in its absolute details. But I just have to do one thing first,” she held up her index as the dial tone finally ended.

“Salut!” Marinette cheered into the phone, her classmates looking at each other confused, Lila only narrowing her eyes even more. “Oh I know it’s been ages! I hope they aren’t working you too hard from last time. That’s great! You deserve the break,” as she kept talking she maintained her cheery façade as she made eye contact with Lila. “Yes! That’s exactly who I needed to talk to! Thank you so much!”

Everyone remained confused, exchanging wary looks, not daring to interrupt, even though their Class President was really not being herself.

Alya stared at her, convinced she’d lost her mind, sharing a look with Nino who only shrugged. Big help there, you big lug.

“Hello! Yes, well I… no… that’s… well it’s great to hear you too!” she was finally able to get a word in edgewise, but she had to watch what she said now. “You did? You are? That’s fantastic! You want me to do that again!” here Marinette had to stop herself from really squealing, but she had to stick to the plan. “I’ll be delighted! Like that last CD was a dream come true!”

Alya looked at Marinette with slowly dawning realization, finally having a bit of an idea as to what she was doing.

“Yeah, I’m really sorry to bother you like this but I just wanted to check with you, I know how harassed you get so I needed to make sure of some rumors. Can I put you on speaker phone? That’s great! But please wait until I introduce you, I have someone here who’s just dying to hear you! Thank you so much, you definitely rock! Yes, I meant that one,” she laughed as he always had the ability to cheer her up.

As she put it on speaker, Marinette injected even more cheer into her face, making her voice as kind as possible. “So Lila, mind repeating that wonderful story, I have someone who just can’t wait to hear it.”

Lila looked at her warily, feeling trapped and cornered though not sure how. She was the one who could spin lies into silk, so why was she feeling tangled. She should proceed with caution. “Why?”

“Everyone needs to know how much of a hero you are!” Marinette spread her arms, smile starting to hurt as she pressed her teeth together.

“I don’t want to spread that around.”

“Then why did you tell it to the class?” Marinette pouted, the picture of innocent confusion.

“Well they’re my friends,” Lila smiled back at her sweetly, “you tell your friends these things.”

“But you were new and you were still telling them when they were strangers,” Marinette had to work hard not to show her anger, even one bit. But oh was she good. In a very bad way. “Well Alya, why don’t you tell us her act of bravery. You’re a reporter, you love reporting don’t you?” she blinked big blue eyes at her friend, who inched a bit away from her, because somehow that overload of sweetness felt way more dangerous than any anger.

But Alya was curious now, after all that story would be newsworthy, she should have probably seen it. And the way Lila was now avoiding telling her stories was a bit suspect.

“One Mlle. Lila Rossi saved Jagged Stone’s kitten at an airport,” Alya kept her eyes on Lila now, her best friend usually had good instincts and while she overreacted a lot, it wouldn’t make sense for her to be jealous given the whole thing with Kagami.

“WHAT!” the very familiar – even over the phone – voice of Jagged Stone was very loud in the relatively thick silence of the classroom, startling everyone but Marinette who was expecting it, she took an almost inappropriate amount of pleasure seeing Lila blanch . “Cat? What cat? Penny did I have cat?”

“No Jagged.”

“Why would I ever betray my precious Fang!”

“Oh I never implied that. I know how much you love that sweetie,” Marinette interjected, because she really did like Fang and to not accidently hurt the feelings of her favorite singer. “Apparently you had a kitten before you had Fang, but you don’t anymore because you’re allergic. That’s too bad, cats can be cute.”

“I never ever heard of this girl. What was it Liar—”

“Lila,” Marinette, barely suppressing her smile, corrected before Lila could, though she could see her fuming as the class turned their skeptical eyes on her.

“Don’t know any. Plus, I don’t have allergies, I just don’t like those little furballs. They completely destroy my rock and roll vibe, you know how it is. You understand my vibe completely Marinette,” Jagged sounded proud, like a favorite uncle and while it was a bit embarrassing, it was also wholly satisfying to see Lila turn red and almost purple.

Ugh she was getting akumatized again wasn’t she.

“Anyway, Marinette my favorite collégienne, when can you design an outfit for me. Or a new CD cover. The last one you did was really rock and roll and completely Jagged Approved. I got it, both! What do you say?”

Marinette felt a very real smile spread across her face as Lila’s jaw dropped. “I would be honored. If you send me your ideas and opinions on the outfit and a deadline, I think I could start work on it today.”

“You rock and roll, my talented little designer! If you need anything just, gimme me a call. But I gotta roll.”

“FANG! FANG! NOT THE COUCH!” there was a crash that accompanied Penny’s scream, evidently done relaxing for today.

“Awwww, Fang, who’s a good boy! Who’s a goo—”

And on that wonderful note the line cut off, leaving everyone staring at the phone like it grew legs and crawled out of the room.

Marinette just shrugged it off. It was just Jagged being Jagged. And Penny not relaxing like she should.

“It’s weird that he doesn’t know you,” Marinette continued to play dumb, as everyone turned to look at Lila.

“Why did you do that Marinette?” Alya asked.

“I was there when his stalker fan turned into an akuma and attacked him. I don’t think he likes that or rumors spread about him.”

Immediately feeling the weighty stares, Lila refused to look at them but fixed her eyes on that Marinette. “Why would you hire someone to make me look bad? What did I ever do to you?” she made sure to sound sad and pitiful, but it wasn’t having much impact on anyone.

Marinette grit her teeth, but took a deep breath to keep calm. “How would I know the reason you would tell us you lost your hearing?”

“You must have done it because you’re jealous he wrote a song about me and not you.” She was grasping at straws, but she would not go down because of her.

He did write a song about me, as Ladybug, but go off I guess.

Everyone was scowling at Lila now, except for Chloé who looked to be enjoying herself way too much.

“I don’t think we really believe you Lila,” Marinette said, keeping her tone calm and even, waiting for the storm.

“I think you’re the one actually lying. You, designed his CD? There’s no way that’s possible.” She pointed her finger at Marinette.

“She also did his Tour Eiffel glasses,” Alya finally came to her friend’s defense, narrowing her eyes.

But Lila just huffed. She��was the one who made lies about knowing celebrities, not that nobody.

“You should read Metal Lourd magazine Lila. There was an article. He’s even been to my house.” Marinette crossed her arms, able to breathe again but getting bored with this nonsense.

“Pfft. Right.” Lila scoffed.

“It was on TV. You could look for the episode if you want.”

“Like you’re any good at designing.”

“Well my mère, Audrey Bourgeois, the famous fashion critic, complemented her on her designs,” Chloé interrupted, happy to use that painful memory to drag someone now; it would put that bitch in her place.

Marinette stared at her in disbelief. But it looked like she might hate Lila more than she hated her. Well united against a common enemy as civilians was a bit new. She needed time to wrap her head around that.

With a final breath, she headed to the back row, sitting down. “I wonder if she lied about that, what else she lied about. Hey Alya?”

“Yeah?” Alya wasn’t so sure how to take her best friend sitting in the back now. And she sent her there without even asking. She needed to apologize. Hopefully she would forgive her. But for now she never looked away from Lila, as though if she took her eyes off her she would find more tricks to play.

“Didn’t you tell me she was Volpina?”

“Yes.”

“Maybe she lied about knowing Ladybug. You should probably ask her.” She was so going to patrol near Alya’s house later.

“You know what, I think I will,” Alya said, arms crossed as Lila slowly began backing out of the classroom.

Note: look what i wrote because i'm still so salty. This is my first ML fic so i dont know about characterization. And if you're wondering why Adrien isnt there he's such a doormat that he might as well not be. I could try to post this on ao3 if anyone wants

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[fatestaywokekids]

convo on the millennium falcon approx 2 minutes post tlj

Poe: so rey! you and Luke came straight from ahch-to to crait to save us from kylo ren? thanks for that you both are the real mvps!!! Now let’s figure out how we are going to take down supreme leader snoke and the first order with like 10 people

Rey: um actually

Finn: what

Rey: I made another stop on the way to crait

Poe: where 

Rey: snoke’s ship

Finn: ...

Poe: ...

Rose (still passed out in bed): ...

Finn: wait how tf did we miss you

Poe: why on earth did you go there???

Finn: and why didn’t you at least say HI

Rey: I was trying to turn Kylo Ren to the light side

Finn: what

Poe: what

Leia: girl what

Billie Lourd: sweetie

Rose, stirring: uhhhhh kay.

Finn: WHY

Rey: we’d been chatting

Poe: how

Rey: through the force

Finn: t h a t ‘ s     n o t    h o w     t h e    f o r c e   w o r k s

Finn: ... or is it

Rey: it was pretty intimate tbh

Finn: HOW

Rey: he took his shirt off

Poe: excuse me

Finn: EXCUSE ME

Billie Lourd: how were his abs

Poe: I ... also need this information

Leia: that sure sounds like my idiot son

Leia: ...maybe he isn’t completely lost

Leia: huh

Rey: anyways when I went to see him, Kylo turned on snoke and murdered him and then we killed snoke’s guards together and it was super, super hot

Finn: WHAT

Poe: what

Leia: wait wtf the supreme leader is dead???

Poe: this changes things

Leia: like potentially our entire strategy

Finn: so who’s in charge of the first order now?

Rey: yeah about that

Leia: ...

Finn: ...

Poe: ...

Rey: ...

Rey: kylo wanted to tear everything down and start fresh and kinda offered me the galaxy and then freaked out when I didn’t go for it

Rey: I mean at least buy me dinner first??? amirite?????

Leia: ...

Finn: ...

Poe: ...

Rey: and so yeah near as I can tell he said fuck it and crowned himself supreme leader after I took off in snoke’s escape craft

Rey: (like a boss)

Finn: ...

Poe: huh

Leia: why am i not surprised

Rey: so uh yeah I think those are all my big updates. what a day right?

Poe: hold on

Rey: yeah what’s up

Poe: can you still talk to kylo ren through the force or whatever

Rey: unfortunately yes

Rey: he was here just a minute ago actually

Finn: UM

Leia: .... so while you were gone most of the resistance straight perished since we got tracked through lightspeed

Leia: we just barely managed to shake them thanks to luke’s stunt 

Leia: are you telling us that the new supreme leader will be able to track us down immediately thanks to you

Rey: nah it’s chill

Finn: why??? 

Rey: we can’t see each other’s surroundings

Poe: seriously?

Rey: only each other

Rey: (stares dreamily)

Rey: oh shit speak of the devil

Rey: ben your mom says hi

Kylo Ben: I HAVE NO MOTHER SNARL SNORT

Rey: Leia, he says he’s very sorry for everything he’s done and as atonement he promises to dismantle the first order from the inside

Kylo Ben: (tears off cape in fury and then puts it on again)

Finn: um

Poe: umm

Leia: I need like 8 drinks

Rey: also Finn, Kylo says he’s sorry for almost killing you. And he’s sorry for force-torturing you, Poe.

Kyle Ben: NO  r e y  you’re - you’re lying! Tell them I will destroy YOU and THEM and all oF IT!!!!!!!

Rey: also Leia he says you look beautiful with your hair like that

Kylo Ben: (SCREAMS)

[inthememetime]

If I may? Chapter One! The current title is Shroud Keeps Giving Me Ideas, but I have other options! Please vote!

The Adventures of Ghost Boi and Clown Woman

The Fantabulous Emancipation of Danny Phantom

Harley Quinn's Home for Troubled Ghosts

Being Gay & Doing Crime in Gotham

First chapter under the cut! Tw for child abuse, but only hinted. Danny is Trans in this and if u want to fight me, I will win. :-)

Danny was lost. Totally, hopelessly, lost. In Gotham, of all places, which was reportedly the worst place to get lost in. With a shrug, he decided a kid with ghost powers was probably pretty safe here, and started off down the crowded street. After, of course, phasing his wallet inside his chest.

Safe from attacks didn't mean safe from pickpockets, after all.

Jazz had been accepted into Gotham University's Psychology program- one of the best in the U.S.- and the whole family had come to help her move in.

Everything was fine, at first! They did the big campus tour, he started talking to a hobo about space- the hobo turned out to be the head of the Physics program- and got an offer himself! It was great!

"Oh, Danny's only 15," his mother had said. "We'd love to have him go to a place like this, but he's got a few years left."

"Oh!" Professor Lourdes exclaimed. "Well, that's no problem! We have entrance tests to test out of certain courses; others, he could take concurrently with any of Gotham's high schools, or any in the state."

His dad opened his mouth to object, but his sister interrupted. "That's great! If he could get a scholarship, he could even stay with me and do everything locally!"

"That sounds awesome," he said- and it did! Professor Lourdes might not look or smell like he bathed in a week, but he knew astrophysics- he'd never been able to talk to a human about space like that.

His dad laughed. "That would be nice, but Danny's grades are... Well. Maybe in a few years."

"He sounds quite intelligent about math and science. Perhaps it's mostly the softer sciences he has trouble with?" Professor Lourdes suggested delicately.

Danny nodded. "I've got all A's this year, except for English and that public speaking class they're making us take."

"But honey, last year," his mom began, "professor, this is all a nice idea, but Danny's a little...rough, sometimes. He misses curfews,"

"There was a shelter in place last week, it was on the news, mom!" Jazz objected in his defense.

"That was last week. And last year? Or the year before that, sweetie?" Maddie asked with a raised brow.

He felt his face burning. Then, his dad opened his mouth.

"Look Jazz, Danny, we were going to wait until after everything got settled, but," he looked at his mom, "we have an arrangement started with a military school in Illinois."

Professor Lourdes and his sister looked as horrified as he felt. "Mom, dad, with all the attacks and stuff we've had a rough few years, but I can go to a regular school. This isn't- the military is not a good idea." The moment they discovered he had superpowers, he'd be experimented on to make super-soldiers, probably. And that was just the ghost thing. A trans kid in the military? He'd seen enough news reports to know what would probably happen there.

"The attacks?" The professor asked.

"Oh, it's something local to Amity Park," Maddie said, "and not really relevant in this case."

Jazz jumped on the opportunity. "So, Amity Park has a ghost portal. And there are a lot of good, nice ghosts," his dad scoffed and his mom frowned, "but there are also ones that like to attack people, steal things, set fires, that sort of thing."

"You'll feel at home in Gotham, then," the professor joked.

"Yeah, the ambient ectoplasm here is pretty nice," he agreed without thinking.

"Danny, what do you mean about ambient ectoplasm- there isn't a way for humans to track that," his dad said, "not without machines."

"No, that or he'd have to be a- a." His mother was several shades paler. "Danny, are you..." He saw his mother reaching for her left pocket, and started backing off immediately. "We'll get the ghost out of you, don't worry. Just stay still."

"I'm not being overshadowed, mom," he said, still backing up.

Professor Lourdes gasped when she pulled out a gun.

He didn't know what happened next. Danny Fenton was running from his parents. (Some hero I am.)

-

That led him here, away from the wide, camera-riddled,well-lit streets around Gotham U and the wealthier areas. He followed his nose, searching for the areas where the ectoplasm was almost thick enough to touch, though a human wouldn't be able to tell, and something that smelled awesome. Food for the ghost and the boy.

The crowds here were thicker, and he followed the stream of sweaty employees in coveralls from a factory. They led him, unintentionally, to a food stand that was probably illegal. It consisted of a few tarps hung between buildings to keep the weather off, several portable stoves, and a 'counter' made from what looked like wild scraps.

"What's good here?" He asked one of the workers.

"Grandma Aaliyah only has two things, both good. Falafel or Schwarma. Don't ask for pork, you'll just get a lecture."

He shrugged. "Fair enough."

He'd eaten way weirder in the GZ. Grandma Aaliyah had a kind but worn face. Her hijab and dress were likely brightly colored once, but her dress had patches and was threadbare.

"Can I get one of the falafel, please?" He asked, phasing his wallet out through his pocket.

She looked him up and down. "Too skinny. You're getting both," she commanded.

"Ok," he agreed. That was something he'd learned in the Zone- if someone's obsessions didn't conflict with yours and they weren't trying to hurt or insult anyone, it was better to avoid the fight. Telling him to eat more, and getting him to buy a schwarma- chicken- definitely wasn't worth an argument right now. Not while he was still worried about his parents and Jazz.

He stepped out of the way once he paid and received a paper towel with his food piled on it, and sat down on a nearby stoop to eat. Delicious.

He saw the workers carefully, quietly scatter, but figured they were just going home to friends or family. He didn't see their faces pale, too busy staring at his phone and hoping to see something from Jazz.

However, just as he finished his impromptu dinner (they were going to go to a fancy place tonight and eat like a regular family, no weapons, no spandex), he heard the sound of high-heels clicking on the pavement and low growls.

He stood- just as Grandma Aaliyah was handing food over to the weirdest dressed woman Danny had ever seen. And her hyenas.

"You have hyenas?!" He said before he could stop himself, "that's so cool!"

The woman beamed at him, popping bright pink gum. Across the street, someone ran into a cross alleyway as if running from something. "I know!" She said happily. "Everybody gets so scared when they see Bud and Lou!"

"I know the feeling. Cujo just wants to play, but it's always, get the giant glowing hellhound away from me, not can I throw his toy next?"

"Do you have pictures!?" She asked, leaning over to him.

He pulled out his phone and flipped through until he found the file titled 'school project'- just in case his parents got into his phone. It was full of photos of various ghosts and places in the ghost zone. "Check it out," he said, stepping next to one of the hyenas to show her.

She took the phone with her free hand, and he idly noticed her nails were painted in chipped sparkly pink and blue polish. "Awww, he's just a wittle puppy-wuppy," she cooed, and he swiped left. "Oh! Now he's a big puppy! So cute and snarly!"

"Yeah! He looks like a little dog most of the time- unless he gets scared or angry. Think of him like the Hulk version of a dog."

She nodded. "I, for one, would love to throw a toy for him. And snuggle him, he looks like he would be a good cuddler."

"He really is," Danny agreed, and put his phone up. "Can I pet your hyenas?"

"Of course! So this is Lou, and this is Bud." She said, and they were so soft! And bristly but mainly soft.

"They're so soft," he breathed, "like pillows with teeth."

"You know what? I have decided we're friends now. Even though you're a tourist." She said with a nod that made her multi-colored pigtails bounce.

He grinned sheepishly. "I give off the tourist vibes?"

She giggled like he made a joke. "You can say that. I'm Harley."

He shook her hand. "Danny. Nice to meet you!"

Danny in Gotham City except instead of being adopted by the Batclan, Harley Quinn calls dibs and shows the secretly halfa-dead kid the ropes of living in Gotham.

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Oh. My. Ancients

Ok I hope you're ready to be tagged in random dp fic idead I have bc you have the best ones.

Danny adopted by Harley

They make so many puns Damien wants to murder them both and cry

The Joker hates him because he's actually funny

Can you say pranks? The number of pranks these two would pull would be just amazing. That's half the fic. The jokes and pranks

FOUND FAMILY FOUND FAMILY FOUND-

Danny brings ghost friends home, they're super weird and creepy, but Harley just wants to hang out and find out how Ember gets her hair to look like that

They bond over beating Spectra's ass, bc you cannot tell me Dr. Harleen Quinzel would tolerate that fake evil psychiatrist in HER city

Harley starts giving ghosts legit therapy

Danny is living with a crazy person but his mental health has never been better

Harley and Jazz bonding

Harley sometimes uses Danny as storage space- just puts her hand in Phantom's chest and pulls out a gun or something and whoever she was about to fight faints

If Danny is a young Ghost King he kills the Joker, or lets the ghosts of the people he's killed out on him

Actually, depending on what the Joker does, he prob will anyway because Harley is His Family

Vlad shows up Back On His Bullshit (tm), and he expects to fight Phantom. He does NOT expect the absolute chaos that is Harley Quinn protecting her bby

Give me clown woman kicking that incel SOB's ass all the way back to Wisconsin

Danny gets kidnapped, the kidnappers think he's a Wayne and they'll get money, but Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman show up

Danny exploring the crime-ridden underbelly of Gotham with the same joy of exploring the GZ, learning its rules to the point when he finally meets one of the Batfam, they think he was born there bc he Has The Vibes

Danny and Harley help people by doing crime

Bonus

Half-dead bros- you can't tell me, Danny and Jason wouldn't get along, and do a live stream where Jason, Harley, Danny, and Poison Ivy (in costume) paint eachother's nails and gripe

Danny paints Poison Ivy's nails because she can't poison him when he's Phantom

Danny heps Jason get ahold of the ectoplasm affecting him and Jason unlocks cool powers

[ahsporn]

Thoughts on “Winter of our Discontent”

Winter is really one complex character to love like I wanna root for you and slap you at the same time. Billie Lourd is slaying this role!

Ivy should’ve stabbed that man disrespecting her like that I WOULD NEVER

But who in their right mind would go into that house once they saw that creepy ass crusty man opening the door... WHO?

“Kill the mother fucker” - Winter

Is Ally really cured of her fears? Is my girl finally gonna stop suffering??!!

Okay really Kai what was that bullshit with Samuels and Winter, and that song was not popping 

This whole episode had me thinking if my siblings were this fucked up. I would’ve dropped them bitches from DAY ONE LOOL

Winter you’re doing amazing sweetie

Detective Samuels and that Nazi memorabilia..... :/ 

Kai really doesn’t give a fuck about his family 

I was kind of hoping Rudy and Winter would team up and take Kai down.... but I guess not

BEVERLY STAY STATING THOSE FACTS YOU GO GIRL

Ok but that ending... bitch what the fuck 

[ghostantine]

SO GUYS I SAW THE INTERGALACTIC LAZER TAG MOVIE PART WHOKNOWS AND I LOVED IT! ! !  !

This was probably the most fun I’ve ever had watching a star wars movie and it took me from laughing out loud to heartbreak, fear and pure awe. obviously it had some flaws but I’m mostly ignoring it over my love for it

more with slight spoilers under cut~

I LOVED SO MANY THINGS IN IT!!

FIRST OF ALL LEIA ! ! ! ! ! 

I WAS ALL HEART BROKEN WHEN SHE GOT HIT BUT HOLY SHIT QUEEN OF WHOLE GALAXY IS NEVER GOING DOWN SHE IS THE MOST POWERFUL BEAUTIFUL ENTITY EVER CREATED ! ! ! 

I loved most of the characterizations! Especially Finn geeking out over his top class knowledge of First Order security and all. Finn and Rose geeking out :’)) ALSO I WANT TO PROTECT ROSE FROM ALL THE EVIL IN THE WORLD AND I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!! Loved righteous heroic funny Poe so much (tho didnt like how he was bit dumbed down in some parts) and omfg “General Hugs”. Whole theatre was laughing out loud at that. I just!! Sweetie I love you. Talking about “General Hugs”! GODDAMN DOMHNALL GLEESON! I really really REALLY loved cold ruthless tactic bitter and slightly whimpy Hux. My irredeemable whimpy villain boner is strong im sorry. Him with the gun and Kylo in the mid-end tho, probably one of the best tiny little gestures in the movie. Also really loved Rey in the beginning and end a lot, there was some... yikes but it wasnt exactly about her but like loved her a lot. Luke <3<3<3 wow his end scene and everything was so beautiful. Also really loved the Vice Admiral Holdo and her with Leia (they gay and i want to draw them ok).  Loved that Lieutenant Connix (Billie Lourd) had more scenes in this and she’s great as well! Also like Porgs and BB8 were so adorable and funny like BB8 DELIVERED

Loved cinematography and all the visuals in it! Like it was truly the mindblowing i was expecting and I was still left speechless! Like Space Vegas Casino thing looked so GORGEOUS! Also loved the tone of it. It was serious when it had to but it was also fun and light tho everything was going to shit in the universe. That’s the kinda thing I just LOVE

Also then quickly things I didnt care for: First of all it was VERY LONG and end’s phased the way you keep thinking it’s gonna end which... bothered me a bit. There were a bunch of scenes we could’ve done very well enough. Talking of those.... the whole Kylo & Rey arc was.... no. I get the point of it but holy shit it didnt need to happen or if it did.... not for THAT LONG. My biggest disappointment tho was how underwhelming Snoke actually was. Just... the build up in VII and beginning of this was dope but actual scenes with him were just underwhelming and had lot of unnecessary scenes that went on way too long

BOTTOM LINE

I LOVED IT! LOVED IT! it’s definitely the most fun I had and quite possibly my fave of the saga

[bafras]

Spoilers. Part 1. I'm sure I forgot a lot of stuff, but here are some things I noticed or thought about while watching tlj.

Hux's sideburns.

Luke throwing the lightsaber over his shoulder.

Crystal critters.

That fight scene between Rey,kylo and the knights. (Bring it on.) Rey and kylo working together, back to back helping each other. That whole scene made the movie.

Rey crying.

Roses' ring,and her necklace.

That moment when bb8 makes a new friend.

Poes sass.

Lukes sass.

Kylo's scar was way worse then I initially thought.

That look kylo gives hux.(You know what I'm talking about.)

Everyone was so snippy in this one. (I'm not complaining.)

You're not alone.-kylo. Neither are you.-rey.

Billie lourd.

Kylo piloting/gunning the tie fighter and not shooting directly at his mom.

Finn falling off the platform only to come back up real smooth.

Kylos cape drop.

Punch it bb8!

Leia almost dying and then not. (Oh there were tears.)

Hux smirking.

Threepio and Poe. C3PO interrupting Poe.

Force ghosts. I didn't expect luke to go in that way. I'm glad he went in peace.

Poe and Hux talking.

Rey asking kylo to put something over his upper body. Cowl?

Kylos baby smirk...I see what's in your mind Benjamin.

Paige sweetie you deserved better.😟

Lukes beard that magically dyed itself at the end. ( I immediately knew he wasn't really there.)

Leia stunning poe.

Rose crashing into Finn to save him from death.

Rey trying to get answers from Luke, via following him and threatening him with the light saber.

[sebastianshaw]

How would think the Hellfire members would be like if there was a high school au?

Hmm! That’s difficult, because the way I think adult Shaw and Emma most immediately translate into high school stereotypes now is very different from how they actually were. For instance, adult Emma fits PERFECTLY as the Alpha Bitch Queen Bee Evil Popular Mean Girl stereotype...yet, her backstory series reveals she was a unpopular, bullied nerd who nobody liked. Likewise, Shaw seems like a jerk jock rich kid now, but we know he was dirt poor and spent all his time working and studying, never partying or slacking off. They’re both very different people now than they were as teens, and I bet that applies to all of them---except maybe Selene, since she was venerated as a goddess since birth, and Maddy because she never was a teen at all.All that said...here’s my go at it. Sebastian is a football jock at the rich kid’s school. Despite his athleticism, he actually got in on an academic scholarship and is quite smart. He’s thrilled to be there, but also very out of place socially as the “poor kid” and “charity case”. That said, he’s made a few friends---namely, the very pleasant Harry Leland, also picked on for being portly, and the lanky, unpleasant tech-whiz Donald Pierce who doesn’t so much like Shaw and Leland as he just doesn’t have anyone else willing to hang out with him. He hopes that the popularity Shaw is steadily gaining via his football victories will rub off on him. Tessa is the group girl, and basically the Hermione Granger of the bunch---that is, the sensible one. Shaw may be studious, but he doesn’t always have the best judgement, whereas Tessa is more levelheaded. Like Shaw, she’s an outcast because of her background, having been adopted by rich American parents from a war zone. She’s learned how to navigate the vicious social hierarchy of the school, and is determined to help Sebastian do the same because he was kind to her from the beginning. Lourdes, Emma, and Selene are the popular girls. You know the types. Lourdes is popular because she’s really pretty and rich, but also because she’s genuinely a nice person on top of that. She’s the sweetie. Emma and Selene, not so much. They’re the exact Queen Bee stock types you’d expect, and constantly at war with each other behind the thin veneer of friendship. To that end, Selene adopts goth girl Madelyne Pryor into the group as makeover project, much like Regina did with Cady in Mean Girls. When Lourdes and Sebastian begin a budding romance---with Tessa’s help as a wingman---Selene and Emma make a bet over whether their protege Maddy can break things up. Selene says yes, Emma says no. Maddy goes along with the plan, but finds midway through she might actually have feelings for Sebastian for real! But either way, she’d better watch out for Tessa...Also, Shinobi Shaw and Trevor Fitzroy are Shaw’s cousins from a wealthier side of the family.

[idontreallylikebutterflies]

Between the teeth re-reading: favorite quotes compilation//obnoxious opinions

I am reading again between the teeth (from the you could make a life verse) and i am here to share my feelings because I have a lot of them.also this is the first four chapters because if i do all sixty of them I might die 

“the grin on Lourdes’ face so fucking obnoxious he wants to smack it off” oh sweetie

“Lourdes arm an unbearable weight around David’s shoulder, like a cocky reminder that he kept growing since they last met, and David stayed the same.” ‘a cocky reminder’ David sweetie he’s just tall

“Kurmazov looking stern and thin lipped, all disappointment, which was fair” the first time that Kurmazov appears he’s thinking that the Islanders are shit and honestly same

“because Kurmazov tapped him hard on the helmet when they were heading out of the room, nudged him forward with a pat on the ass, more gentle than usual.” i love this man

“David starts strong, though the Isles don’t,” EXCUSE ME ISN’T THIS BASICALLY WHAT HAPPENS ALL THE YEARS DAVID’S IN THE ISLES

““As far as I’m concerned, Jake Lourdes is completely irrelevant.”” YOU FUCKING WISH

“Lourdes, because his only response when asked about David’s quote was a bit of a smirk and a comment that his play was showing how irrelevant he was.” what a hero

““You okay?” Lourdes asks. “I didn’t mean to hit you that hard.” His face is serious, but David feels like there’s a smirk just in the way he’s talking, something smug, pointing out that he knocked David down, pointing out that there was a rout, and David was on the wrong fucking end of it, Lourdes so magnanimous with victory.” David sweetie

“Lourdes says, puts his palms up, placating, and David wants to punch him in his stupid fucking dumb as shit face.” yeah with your mouth

““This is Gabe,” he says, then, apparently not dissuaded by David’s best ‘and I give a shit why?’ look“ WHAT A HERO  x2 also hi Gabe son i love you

“but he’s still got more of a baby face than practically anyone, looks all of the just barely nineteen that he is.” well and you’ve got more of a grumpy angel face than anyone what about that Chaps

“Shut up, Lourdes,” Petersen says under his breath, and David likes him more, suddenly.“ WHAT A HERO x3

‘’They’re on the ice when the time ticks down, and Lourdes crashes into him, practically bowls him over, forehead knocking against David’s helmet. “Not bad, Chapman,” he shouts, and David, always happy to win, can’t help but give him a thin smile." u r so fucked son

‘’‘‘Why don’t you like me?’’ Lourdes asks..

‘‘What? David asks, blank.

‘’That’s why I’m here,’‘ Lourdes says. 

‘‘You’re here because I don’t like you?’‘ David asks.

‘‘I’m here because I want to know why you don’t like me,’‘ Lourdes says’’ OH SWEETIE

‘‘leans up to press his mouth against Lourdes’ slack lips’‘ there goes the mouth punching

‘‘His first kiss, at least his first kiss with a guy, which is what’s important, and he does it to prove something to someone who’ll probably use it against him.’‘ sometimes how wrong David is all the time makes me sad

‘‘His cheeks are kind of pink. David would think that he was blushing, but that’s fucking stupid.’‘ David he’s offering to hook up with you of course he’s blushing

‘‘he can admit that he wants this’‘ David no you can’t ‘’not Lourdes, necessarily’’ yes you do ‘’though he’s objectively good looking’’ so fucked

‘‘David may not want to give him anything he wants, but he doesn’t want Lourdes beating him in this either’‘ David you are having sex not playing hockey calm the fuck down

[lair-of-books]

Title: Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game #1)

Author: Amanda Foody

Pub. Date: April 10th 2018

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Pages: 416

Format: Physical ARC & Galley

*HUGE thanks to Harlequin Teen, Edelweiss, and Amanda Foody for the early finished copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 

    Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets… and secrets hide in every shadow.

Fast paced with many reveals along the way, Ace of Shades takes off running from the first page when we meet Enna Salta as she arrives in the city of Sin, New Reynes. She’s the perfect picture of propriety and the education to back it but all that won’t help her in a city where street smarts are the only creds of value. Enna Abacus Salta is searching for answers that will lead her to her mother Lourdes who’s been missing for the past two months. She never imagined that a name on a card left behind by Lourdes would lead her straight into the heart of gang territory. Even less, that it would be the start to uncovering many lies & truths about herself and the woman who raised her as if she were her own daughter.

Enna finds her way to Levi Glaisyer who is leader of the Irons, and at the moment quite busy trying to scrounge up $$$ for an investment scam gone wrong. Levi is not trying to take on Enna’s mission to find Lourdes even though the name does strike a chord in a way that spells trouble. Enna is determined to find out what Levi knows but isn’t prepared for the consequences that come with being associated with him and his gang.

We follow Enna & Levi through alternating POV chapters as they realize helping each other is beneficial & in both their best interest. What ensues is a race against the clock that takes us through casinos, cabarets, dark alleys, meetings with mob bosses, and one sick twisted game from which only one player in history has ever won.

“New Reynes: red lights that flashed without flame, women of loose morals dancing on street corners in sparkling, skin-tight corsets, gambling dens beckoning passersby with seedy smiles and the allure of fast fortune.”

Pictures for aesthetic are from Pinterest, not my own

Enne Abacus Salta is already proving to be one of those characters you either love or hate. Personally I found Enna to be entertaining & full of hope. For starters, everyone in this world is born with an inherited talent from each of their parents. Their last names typically tell which talent their family carries. Enne has both Arithmetic and dance talent, with dance being her blood talent making it the strongest of the two. These talents haven’t really helped Enne much in her school of dance where she is considered low rank. The Salta’s aren’t one of the more prestigious families however Lourdes has made sure Enna attends the best of the best schools. Feeling like she’s always had to prove her worth, life in New Reynes sees her fortune take a turn. I LOVE well developed characters & authors who aren’t afraid to take their faves and turn their lives upside down. Enna is completely out of her element when she arrives in the city of Sin, within minutes of arrival she’s had to ditch all of her personal belongings. Walking away with just a welcome guide to New Reynes that she treats like a bible. Some may call her annoyingly naive, I found her evolution to be realistic. Also, the fact that she didn’t break decorum even when feeling the charm of Levi was hella impressive! Cause I think even I would’ve given in #jussayin 😂😳

Levi Glaisyer so much to say about this gift of a character! Levi is our black bi-sexual MC who also happens to be the leader of the gang known as the Irons. I’ve seen rumblings of this character being compared to Kaz Brekker from Six of Crows which I find to be a unfair comparison. These two guys could not be more polar opposites, nor do I think he was intended to mimic our beloved Kaz. Levi isn’t the don who everyone fears, he is simply a guy who dreams of building an empire. He’s gained the respect of a few and as a boss that means many have sworn an oath to him. These oaths are more than spoken word & are actually binding in this world. His specific gang is known for their expertise in the casinos, gamblings and swindling. If he’s not busy casino hopping stacking chips, he’s politicking with other influential players in the game. Perhaps what I loved MOST about this character was the fact that he wasn’t made to be this hardened criminal unable to show a more vulnerable side. Levi is heavily flawed, not only can’t he say no to the possibility of winning another hand at the tables but he also can’t resist a pretty face. With a wardrobe filled with the clothes of his romantic flings…

“Levi had a long romantic history of scattered affairs-a few girls and many boys-that had become the subject of teasing from his friends. They claimed he had a hopeless habit of kissing and telling”

It’s interesting how you’re led to believe at first that Levi is made for this lifestyle…yet it’s Enne who seems to have a natural hack for it 😉

There are a few supporting characters to get invested in & some nefarious ones to keep an eye on. Interestingly enough, Enna’s mother Lourdes plays a major role in the progression of the story even though we don’t actually see her as she is M.I.A. We learn so much about Lourdes who is gender fluid with a passion for journalism & social justice.

A solid start to a new Fantasy, Ace of Shades offers up a new setting sure to entice those who with a love for mobster stories & casino settings. I’m a fan of Cabaret, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Gangs of New York, Goodfellas, Six of Crows..I LOVE them all! which made this book a MUST read & I’m very thankful to the publisher for sending a copy my way. Foody brought New Reynes to life with vivid descriptions of the gaudy clothing worn on Sweetie Street & the different territories run by either the Irons, Scarhands, or Doves. Dropping a character like Enne into this setting with nothing but a guide of the Do’s & Don’ts of New Reynes was brilliant! experience alone is now molding Enne into a completely different person & I can’t wait to see who she is in the next book. Same goes for Levi who we see walk away a completely different man than when we first met him. There are a ton of other players in the game & some hella intriguing supporting characters like Jac & Lola that were really fleshed out. The only reason I gave it 4 stars (still HIGHLY enjoyable) was because the magic system paired up with the history of the Revolution and a Great Street War that took place in New Reynes felt overwhelming when first trying to settle into this new world. The allure in Ace of Shades is STRONG! & once I got into the story, I found it hard to put down for long. I can only see this story getting better & I’m excited to see what the future holds for Enne, Levi, and the Irons ♠️

Happy Monday Bookworms! hope you all had a wonderful weekend & read all the good books 💜 are you planning on picking up a copy of Ace of Shades? if you’ve already read Ace of Shades, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments down below 💜 

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Spoiler-Free Review: Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody Title: Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game #1) Author: Amanda Foody Pub. Date: April 10th 2018…

[harlematl]

When the wedding ring becomes recession proof.

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A Diary of A Single Man: Heavens Peak

– July 1, 2017

12:30pm 

Dear diary

–

When you deal with the young and the restless you’ll end up broken hearted. To be brutally honest, it was over before it started. 

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Don’t hate because she’s beautiful. Instead, congratulate the fool who finds the strength to walk away. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the fool. I literally fell in, head first. I was wrong from 21 jump street, so never mind me. I’m just the poor sap lying in the middle of the street with a knot on his head for a hat. There’s blood running down the side of my face with no towel in sight.  I’m a little wobbly, but I’ll be alright as soon as I hail down a cab to get me to my hotel room, to sleep this off.

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I was in South Beach at the wrong place but at the right time. She was dancing by herself in the corner of Club Cabana, a nightclub in the middle of little Havana. I have to admit, the night was lit. It was $2 Tuesday with $5 wings and $3 fries. The grease was poppin’ and the drinks were off the chain. Riding shotgun was her girlfriend Kayla whom was eating cinnamon quill sticks she had stuffed inside her purse from home. At first, I didn’t notice Kayla because I was preoccupied and couldn’t take my eyes off of the sweet and lovely butterfly dancing around and about the club. There must’ve been something in those drinks because I wasn’t thinking straight. My sore eyes started to water. She was half my age and I had mentally smacked myself hard for thinking the unthinkable. Something must’ve come over me and my imagination was getting away with itself. Like a stacked deck of loaded cards, I slipped and fell. I bust my shit wide open and I didn’t even have my first drink. As for the rest of the story, well you already know how It’s going to end. It isn’t too hard to tell. Afterwards, I somehow managed to piece my face back together and at the same time I picked myself up from off of the floor. I even found my lips and tongue flapping on the table in front of me. 

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A Diary of A Single Man: Heavens Peak

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July 1, 2017

2:00pm

Dear diary

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The clouds over Miami are magical and despite the beauty of it all, I couldn’t ignore all that I’d later pay for.

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She was young, just the way I like them. She has beautiful, tight skin with a firm body a silver dollar can bounce off from. Breath smelt like Virgin Mary’s carnation breast milk. I was lightly seasoned; in Latin terms that means, old as fuck but with enough money in my pocket which made me cute enough. I was exactly what she was lookin’ for. She was everything I needed. Her entire physical menu was assorted and filled with edible exotic fruit to feast upon and devour. This gorgeous of a vision is nothing more than fantasy sex and money already spent. I just love the color pink. With a ring on her finger, I’m game for sport. For some men, this may come around once in a lifetime. To many men, this will be a experience to cherish forever. These are the things people read, talk and dream about but it never materialize and manifest itself into fruition.

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She has that hold your breath and count to ten, effect. I’m talking about, close your eyes and dive the fuck in, type of a frame, for a body. I mean, the hold on tight, type of a woman. The type of woman you take home saying, “Hey Mom, look what I’ve found.” This young lady was that rare type and if you closed your eyes, if you blinked too quickly, she’d instantly disappear. Okay, check this out. At this very moment I’m going to take my ass to the men’s restroom and have a chat with myself and with lil me. I need to reason with myself and spend a little mirror time before I come out. This is epic shit at my door step. I mean where’s the 100mg of Viagra? I’m overdue for some statement sex. This woman right here is three kids right behind each other without thinking. Well, let me slow my roll. Okay, maybe not the three kids but you know what I mean. But first let me place my food order, “Excuse me, waitress”.

– The shape and the flawlessness form of her legs were jaw dropping and mouth watering. I ponder how often they communicated with each other during slow motion intermission. In my head, I made up all the reasons to not pursue her. It was my body language which had a mind of its own. I was taken by surprise by her sexy. I was blown away from a distance. She had this unique force of character; a next level of determination with style and nerve to match. Her moxie was over the top with a wardrobe which stapled her swag.

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When I returned to my table things had gotten a little fuzzy and the room seemed to slow down as if I was in a time warp like as if I was in a movie.  She guided over towards me, smiling and helped herself to my fries. I said, “Is this the flavor that you savor over here my neighbor?” Baby girl, smiled and introduced herself after she had about three or four of them but at this point who’s counting. She was definitely getting her fill. When she reached for her fifth. I lightly smacked her hand and asked, “Don’t they feed you at the orphanage? Or did they kick you out for having bad manners? I mean slow down and save some for later, why don’t you. They aren’t going anywhere.” (She laughs real hard) I said, “How about I get you a drink so you can wash that down? No worries, I’m paying.” The fries obviously had her name on them. She laughed again and said, “Hi, I’m Honey thanks for inviting me over.” With a smile I said, ‘Harlem, Honey.  We shook hands and I made sure I didn’t let her hand go before I said, “If you keep eating my fries I’m going to have to claim you on my taxes.” Honey was quick with her reply, “Make sure you get the receipt with my name and telephone number to make it legit.”

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July 1, 2017

7:30pm

Dear diary

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No money. No girlfriend.

Pick your poison.

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I’ve traveled through the roughest and the toughest neighborhoods of this nation but there was no preparation to deal with and to overcome, her smile. The smile on her face made it easy to trust. Am I a fool?  Is this love or is it lust? Either way, I’m about to find out.  Illusions from the love we made across the table opened a window of opportunity to search deep into her eyes leading to her soul. From the look of her heaven sent face, I knew my next mistake was sitting across from me. However, love is a game I’m willing to play. Honey Sweet was the only softness in me who read me like an old paperback novel folded and placed neatly inside her back pocket.

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Her Watermelon Lips

Unforgettable Hips

Lil Bit 

Miss Slim Thick

Does The Trick

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This nightclub affair will either go up in flames or become the best experience of all time.  Honey instantly became a silent oath. “My bejesus, sweet hallelujah, The one I crave for and have this insane need for her to scratch my deepest itch.  Lourdes, my triple take. I’m gracious and thankful. Amen.” Secretly admitting to the world whom I pray and fiend for. It felt like a natural high, similar to a spaceship taking flight. Sailing freely, kinda like hang gliding over the ocean at night with the city lights sparkling in the background. This is more than I’d care to mention. I’m revealing too much information. It’s possible, a lonely heart exhales. 

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Heaven and hell does coexist but only one will live with a ghost in their house.

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July 2, 2017

9:36am

Dear diary

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I had a little money saved for a rainy day. I’m chasing after someone who doesn’t belong to me and it seems like it rains in Miami every day. 

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The boys her age never realize all that it take to keep a strong woman in their lives. They never do all they should when they have the chance to do so. They’re too busy throwing peanuts at the great white grown elephant. Feeding her one peanut at a time. Eventually, as always, frustration sets in and the great white elephant charges. Their ego, selfish pride, their wants and their needs transform into blinders on a horse along with a leather tethered restraint which cloud their vision and range of scope. Leaving the house in a mess. They fail to walk in the house with flowers during the season of rain. During the pain they forget to hold hands and to play music which allows them to dance to the song that brought them together. After she’s gone that king size bed seems to be a little bit bigger than they last remembered. They’ll discover their girl is singing and dancing with another man. They’ll also find a way to be upset with the new guy in her life, for their short comings and they refuse to look at themselves in the mirror. It’s simply best to bury the hatchet and salvage what little they have left. Besides an ex is meant to be an ex. As hard as it may be, it serves a divine purpose. It paves a way for a new heart, a new mind, a new body and soul. The experience is necessary for the reshaping of a new spirit.  

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The old spirit inside the host would have to undergo an exorcism, before she can properly receive a new spirit.

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 The many things I wish to do…

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The exorcist enters the room, purging out of the host, old, dormant, dark spirits and replacing it with a spirit of light. The grown man effect. It’s the mature vs. the immature. Honey’s appetite demanded true grit, attention, focused passion and appreciated affection which only a grownup can provide. I was more than willing to fill her empty cup and quench her thirst. But first, Sweetie desired to be touched like a woman needs to be touched. Such treatment would require an artist eye and a painter’s gentle brush, stroking her canvas mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Her life is at a crossroad for higher learning. More than often the student desires to stand upon the shoulders of the teacher and dare to look beyond. Something many young men aren’t equipped to do generally due to their lack of experience in life.  –

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July 2, 2017

3:30pm

Dear diary

– My Honey Sweet

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My heart drowns in loveless poverty. Mentally, I’m suffering from welfare reform. Physically, I’m drained & defeated. I try to keep my distance from others, especially the opposite sex. The plan is to stay focused and to stay clear from eye candy. In the end, they’ll only induce cavities and cost you pain in more ways than one. To be honest I work better as a lone warrior. I have no time for distractions. However, she has a way about herself that cuts the distance to my fortress paving a bridged gap to my heart. Honey whispered into my ear that she had seen me smiling in my sleep. I was imagining holding her tight. On the real, it was partially true. When I had awaken I was holding my pillow. It’s typical coming from a man who has taken himself out of the game. There’s something about a man who’s 5 years divorced and 7 years celibate. Time stands still for nobody. I think, I’m long overdue to have some fun.

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There’s a rumor going around that I talk in my sleep. I never verbally expressed to her how I felt. I guess, I didn’t have to. It was obviously written all over my face. I didn’t care and I’m not scared. On the second day, she had became my social counselor and my physical therapist who conducted spontaneous head trauma without warning. After all, I did pray for it. God is good and she’s always on time.

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She’s the one for me. Honey, a very sexy female one who pays close attention to detail. She represented a fresh start. Needless to say, she had me figured out.  Nonetheless, Sweetie made me a better person; a better man. She leaned over and said, “I only want what’s best for you, my love.” My mother once echoed those very words. I took it as conformation.  My Sweet, my ultimate final destiny with an awesome mind and hypnotizing body designed by the wisdom of time. My Honey Sweet. A beautiful expression that seems to stay on my mind, all the time. When baby girl kissed me on my cheek and called me papi chulo, it made me weak. Being around her I sometimes find it hard to speak. I’m done. Somebody stick a fork in me. Honey is trying to drive me crazy. I can feel the heat between us whenever we’re close. When we’re together it’s like a flame to a candle melting us into one and become wax. A long time ago, my mother warned me about women like her, those who capture your soul and take your breath away in the heat of the night while you sleep. I was young at the time and I always thought my mother was describing signs of a heart attack. 

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To this ole man, she’s an answer to a prayer I’ve made a very long time ago. (Side Bar: You’re going to allow me to dream, aren’t you?) I’d be her fool, the one who quickly dash to her rescue. Placing myself in harms way just to protect her and to protect my future. She’s a much needed a breath of fresh air. I whisper under my breath, “please don’t leave. Like two plus two my life equates to nothing without you.” This something kind of special of a lady erases all doubts and all of my maybes. My sweet. My discovered lifeline, my heartbeat which keeps me alive. She’ll always have a place and a space inside my heart and mind. Honey is apart of my personal history. I pray we’ll never part. – 

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July 2, 2017

1:30pm

Dear diary

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Big things have small beginnings.

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She surrendered her body to me as if I were the police, with little to no fight. Arms, hands and legs raised above her precious little head spelled a small tail of what’s to come. Honey Sweet only struggle was with the force from the girth of the planting of my flag, which waved so ever proudly. It was epic to say the least. It was like, one small step into her for man. One bold giant leap into her for mankind. Her face glistened, then it glowed. The light reflected off from her diamond ring only to bounce around in harmonic motion.  Blood rushing to her head leaving her feeling a little lightheaded made Sweetie a bit dizzy when she tried to sit up too quickly. From the middle of the launch pad Honey looked back at me as if the entire NASA Fleet and Florida Gator soccer team lined up behind me. The expression on her face was priceless. With a smile upon my face, I leaned over and whispered to her, “It’s just little ole me securing the goal, baby girl.  Just lil ole me.” 

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Afterwards, she told me how she love the way I hold her in my arms. Then added, I hold her in a way she had never felt before. Honey expressed, the way I hold her makes her entire body sway and tingle whereas she want to hold on tight and never let go. Sweetie mentioned, it felt like moonlight. When she made love to me it felt like her entire body was saying, “I surrender. Make me feel like I’m the only woman in the world. Do as you wish to me. Hit it like you want it. ”

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July 3, 2017

9:30pm

Dear diary

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Her face glistened in all of her glory beneath thee

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She taste like a 9 volt battery

When I held her

It felt like moonlight

– Her love spread as wide as the sea. Honey’s basement was deep like the ocean. My lust sprouted as big as a tree. Together we wrote beautiful music together. Our collaboration left a symbol of a ribbon in the sky. We took tours of every room. Sweetie became the thunder behind the light. Honey has this way about herself of making things better than things actually are. – She has this lingering scent of divinity about herself. A remarkable silver dollar potential with nighttime deferential. Her accent definitely turns me on. From the very moment she talk, to the way she walk and that unforgettable smile there’s a moment of clarity which becomes an epiphany which resonates an awesome beauty from the inside out. Whenever she blows me a kiss from a distance I swear I can feel it splash against my left and right cheek. –

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July 3, 2017

3:30am

Dear Diary

–

  Unsettling times of reality

– Who we marry Who we settle for Who we dream about Are three separate entities Which speaks volumes about the person standing in the mirror

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(The cellphone rings with it’s unique ringtone) It was the kind of ringtone which corrected clouded vision. At the slightest glance Honey has the power to cancel Christmas without notice. I need Christmas in my life. Shit, Come to think about it I desire having, New Years Eve, Happy Birthdays and Just Because days in my life. Those special days are filled with gifts, surprises and great stories waiting to be unfolded and opened. Each and every one of them would undoubtedly be cherished.

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The power of a flower and the ocean between the rich and the poor.

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(Honey walks into the bathroom to take the incoming call.) That’s when the light hit the rock on her finger, again. It made my astigmatism twitch. My eye jumped all over the place. every which-away. I mean, how could I not notice it. The shit put me in my economic place. That shit screamed out, “BALLIN’ “.  Should ever a recession ever surface Honey will land on her feet comfortably with more than enough income left over to replenish her cup. 

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July 4, 2017

6:30pm

Dear diary

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Who am I fooling but myself? I’m such a dreamer. – 

7 days of sunshine

1 day of rain

The dark clouds

Brought about tremendous pain

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Scented candles spark the decor. Her images above and below reflect summertime sadness. Memories of sharing 8 days with a lingering loan. The hurt before the actual pain. Knowing she’s not going to be there at the end burns a hole in the pit of my stomach. We may have spent time together but she was never mine to begin with. Babe wore a diamond I could never afford. Unless they accept payment plans. Once a woman gets a tastes of that kind of living its hard to turn away from. 

– The house is smoking because it’s on fire. At the same time there are those Who are looking for the keys to walk through the front door. I find myself smack dab in the center of ground zero. – 

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July 4, 2017

10:30pm

Dear diary

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 No matter the outcome, I have to admit, I stood at the gate of heavens peak. God revealed herself and touched my shoulder. Frozen in time, I couldn’t speak but was warned to know the difference between attention, a session and a disguised present neatly wrapped is merely a road leading to a township called, deception. She allowed my arms to hold love, witness it and experience the pain of losing it. I lowered my head and began to weep. Mentally and spiritually she challenged me, made me see another reality. My eyes had became opened.

– Honey wore That symbolic flower dress, I like It made other people stop, point and stare That incredible smelling perfume she wears Is just right as it entice  Her aroma stays on my mind Morning, noon and especially at night (Yeah) A beautiful sight of an experience

The sounds of explosions heard from miles away

Smoke fills the air creating its own clouds

Fireworks light up the sky

The special effects dazzles the crowd

It’s day 4 and I still couldn’t take my eyes off of her

As the smoke clears, I awaken –

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July 5, 2017

10:30am

Dear diary

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Honey let me enter that booty Like it was a hot tub jacuzzi

Splashin’ around and about

Bubbles bursting in the air as the steam began to rise I crept inside the window of Sweetie’s hidden fruit basket Honey allowed me to take it Like a thief in the night – The things she did to me in return

The passionate bump in the night

The things we did to each other In the bedroom that night were Visions of sweet intimacy It made my entire body trembled  It made her flower blossom then bloom in its rarest form I found myself climbing the walls 

She deserved a standing ovation – I crave for more of that tight (Good Goosh) It felt similar to a locksmiths 

Vice grip Hot and spicy I’m whipped Laced with that fire Sweet Honey barbecue chips You know what I like and The exact way I like it You laid that sauce Down on me just right

The things she does with her lip gloss

Makes me hold her tight 

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July 6, 2017

9:23pm

Dear diary

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No happiness

No wind in our sail 

– As soon as those clothes came off, the sound of her brackets jangled

She whispered in my ear, “Do you trust me?” Then poured it all over me.

I was lost for words but she made me feel like a boss – For years I’ve kept myself isolated longing

To be loved in a way that would

Crack this hard shell. I needed her And I believe she needed me We shared each other We served a temporary obsession We both made impressions Lets not fool ourselves Thinking we’re going in the same Direction – (Yes) You stay on my mind Yes, the sex was amazing It was like classic rock switching To an R&B station (A sports car shifting gears) But was it real After the roller coaster ride I had to grab my surfboard and Scamper away with the tide – Oh, how I want some more of that hot n spicey sauce (Lil Moma) Some more of that lip gloss and some more of that head trauma

(Please) A side bowl of that La La you roll Just before I go deeper than Six feet inside of your coffin

(baby) So deep you’ll start coughin’ 

(lady) After I hit you with that chefs special

(We cookin, baby”) Have you comin’ back For another refill – 

To acquire the knowledge of treating a woman, good. To give her many things to ponder in such a way it will keep her awake at night. Leaving her with the intimate feeling of goose bumps tingling across her entire body. Her mind will begin to race, develop and expand like the universe, taking her to higher heights of love and the understanding of love making. The woman who experiences such love will never be the same and will find it hard to return to child’s play.

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July 7, 2017

4:30pm 

Dear diary

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How quickly sweet turns sour

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The Bumbling Bee Sting

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Love hurts and I tried to put Honey first. I was good, being by myself and on my own. I was fine the way it was, being alone. There was no drama and no headache just loneliness, emptiness and remorse. It was cool to fuck jadedly on some faded love affair on the low until she straighten out her shit at home. I couldn’t ignore her previous commitment. I saw your ring from the start. I not trippin’. I’m another name on your hit list. I knew what it was and we had fun while you were on the run. This jaded taste of love was filling for the moment. It was cool to kick it but you received those phone call you changed, had gotten it twisted and started actin’ like a lil sick bitch. They warned me about you but I didn’t believe it was true.

– You threw dirt on my name. I was doing just fine before I met you. I should’ve left you where I found you. The intoxicating fumes from this toxic relationship bubbles pealing back the layers of my skin exposing everything, leaving me naked and stripped with nothing but the shameful truth. You’re married and I was your plaything for an extended weekend. I was only fooling myself. The chills I’m feeling right about now leads me into a dark closet rocking back and forth.

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I don’t need anyone’s cold hand to hold. I’ll be a solo rider until the day I die. There’s a fire inside which keeps me alive and warm like a blanket. I don’t want Nathan from anyone. All I ever need is the air that I breath, my heartbeat and a story-line for a timeline. – As far as I can see all I need is my music, a beat, a pen, a pad and some privacy. The more time I have alone allows me to think clearly. Love is blind and I can’t waste anymore time. – Thanks to her situation, I wrap my hate blanket around my entire body on cold and lonely nights, cursing the world. I don’t need anyone’s soft touch.

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As I learn to cope and manage my anger there will be no sweet tender lips to gently kiss away the pain that reveals my hidden scars, fears and tears. Like a mummy, I’m too old to need a hand to hold. The fire which resides inside allows me to unfold a story buried  in my soul.

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July 8, 2o17

9:30am

Dear diary

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So, my sweet…

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I guess this is the end my friend

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(As I watch the airplane fly across the sky) From here on, all I need is this beat in my heart, some grief, a computer to pluck at and to mistreat. My only need a ménage on lonely nights with a pen, a pad, some music, the stories in my head to escape and cheat with. – These pulsating visions keep me alive. Hate become a comforting tailor made blanket which will keep me warm at night. I wouldn’t expect for you to understand. Besides… –

My bed sheets still smell like you.

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(The phone rings in the background)

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