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Satantango, a novel by László Krasznahorkai, 1985.
#novel#fiction#literary fiction#literature#Hungarian fiction#Hungarian literature#Hungarian novel#Hungarian author#Hungarian writer#Hungarian novelist#László Krasznahorkai#Satantango#abandoned farms#collectivism of farms#refugee property#swindlers#swindling#2015 Man Booker International Prize
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Lestappen flirting racing in Hungaroring
#i really liked the 4th gifs view. good for us fic writers#“max was closing the distance in Charles' mirrors” yeah. yeah thats that#max verstappen#charles leclerc#lestappen#hungarian gp 2024#gifs*
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Your new Carlos fic!! I’m obsessed💕 If you ever did a part 2 for it there would be no complaints lol. Will definitely be checking your other works out! Keep up the good work and thank you as well.
⋆。°✩ 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭.
𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐳 𝐱 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐜!𝐟𝐞𝐦!𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫
summary: once again, you can't resist capturing carlos's beauty, leading to some spicy photos you never would have taken if you had known your brother would stumble across them.
warnings: smut ahead, 18+ mdni, cute fluffy smut, p in v sex, voyeurism, camera in the bedroom, oral sex (female receiving), essentially porn with plot
note: pt. 2 of picture perfect, and might i say i think it’s better than the original
word count: 3.3k
This Saturday was just another pulse-pounding race weekend, but with a touch of mischief that made it unforgettable. You woke up in Carlos's bed, the soft morning light spilling through the curtains and the lingering scent of his cologne mingling with the sheets. As you gently slipped out of his embrace, your heart fluttered with the thrill of the secret rendezvous. You crept back to your hotel room, the excitement of the morning still buzzing through your veins as you prepped for the day's work.
The circuit was alive with a crackling energy. Fans' cheers, engines roaring, and the palpable anticipation of the races electrified the air. You dove into your work, your camera capturing the raw intensity of Charles’s steely gaze and Carlos’s fierce determination. Each click of the shutter told a tale of competition and camaraderie. Between P3 and Qualifying, you navigated the paddock like a pro, snapping photos that showcased both the heat of the competition and the warmth of the drivers' friendships.
As the sun set, painting the sky in a mesmerizing blend of orange and pink, you headed back to your hotel room. After a quiet dinner, you felt the day's adrenaline begin to wane, replaced by eager anticipation for the evening's escapades.
You had wanted to go to Carlos’s room now, but you knew to wait for either his text to come over or Charles’s text letting you know he was going to bed. While you were really starting to fall for Carlos you didn’t want your relationship with him to affect your work or your relationship with your brother.
While you waited for the green light to go see him, you slipped into the matching red lace set that always made Carlos's eyes light up, layering a fluffy white hotel robe over it for that extra touch of mystery. With at least an hour to kill, you dove into editing the day's photos.
As you scanned through the shots uploading onto your computer, you couldn’t help but smile. The way the light danced off the red cars was simply breathtaking, and you knew the team would be just as impressed. But there was one photo that stood out among the rest: Carlos, fresh off setting pole in Qualifying, captured in a moment of pure intensity.
He was beside his race engineer, pouring over stats and data, with the top half of his race suit draped around his waist, revealing his fireproofs beneath. His powerful arms were crossed over his chest, sweat gleaming on his face and through his thick black hair. And then there was that secretive wink he shot towards the camera—an undeniable hint of the personal connection you shared.
Even though this shot was by far your favorite of the day, you knew you’d have to keep it under wraps. Sharing it with the team would be like accidentally sharing a love letter, and you weren’t quite ready for that plot twist just yet.
As you got lost in your photo edits, a sudden, assertive knock jolted you from your focus. Curious about who might be seeking you out at this late hour, you tiptoed over to the door with the grace of a cat on a mission. Peeking through the peephole, you squinted to make sure you knew exactly who was on the other side.
You couldn't help but roll your eyes with a smirk when you saw Carlos making a goofy face at the peephole, clearly hoping to make you laugh. With a chuckle, you undid the safety lock and swung open the door, letting him in but feeling a bit puzzled.
It wasn’t that you didn’t want him in your room—far from it! It was just that it was usually simpler for you to head to his place, given his busier schedule during race weekends. Plus, his room was generally a lot nicer than yours. So, seeing him here now, looking like he was up to something, added a touch of delightful confusion to the evening.
As soon as you clicked the door shut behind you, Carlos didn't waste a second. He leaned in and delivered the sweetest, most tender kiss you’d ever felt, like a warm promise that everything was going to be just fine.
“How are you this evening, mi amor?” he whispered, his voice a soft caress.
Your heart skipped a beat at the endearing nickname he reserved just for you. You grinned and rose on your tiptoes, wrapping your arms around his shoulders like a warm, affectionate embrace.
“So much better now that I’m with you,” you murmured. “I thought you were going to text me when you wanted me to come over.”
Carlos chuckled, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “I got impatient and decided I couldn’t wait to see you any longer.”
Before you could even respond, his gaze darted to the desk in the corner where your camera and computer were set up. Noticing his own face on the screen, he grinned and made a beeline for it.
“Is that me?” he asked, his curiosity piqued.
You darted in front of him, trying to shield the screen. “No, Carlos! I’m still editing these. They need a lot of work.”
Carlos raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile on his lips. “My face doesn’t need any editing, mi amor. Let me see your masterpiece.”
Despite being very protective of your work, you let Carlos by. You knew that if you really didn’t want him to see your photos he would respect that, but you also knew that if you’d let anyone look through your unfiltered shots, it was definitely him.
Carlos leaned closer, his eyes widening as he took in the photo on your screen. You could practically see the sparkle of admiration in his gaze.
“This is great, princessa!” he exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine awe. “You really capture my essence. I wish I could take photos like this.”
You grinned mischievously, giving him a playful nudge. “Well, if your ‘essence’ is how badly you want to fuck me, then yeah, I’d say I nailed it.”
Carlos laughed heartily at your remark and zoomed in on his face, examining the playful wink he’d given the camera. “I was actually thinking about what I’d do to you later,” he confessed, his grin widening. “Come to think of it, I’m always thinking about what I’m going to do to you later.”
You couldn't help but giggle, giving him a playful shove. “Well, lucky for you, Mr. Pole Position, you've got my full attention now. So, what’s the plan?”
He wrapped an arm around your waist, pulling you closer with a teasing glint in his eyes. “The plan, mi amor, involves a lot less editing and a lot more kissing.”
Carlos's arm around your waist felt warm and secure, pulling you in closer. His eyes twinkled with mischief and anticipation, and you could feel the electricity in the air between you.
“You think you can just waltz in here and distract me from my work with a few sweet words?” you teased, your voice playful.
“Absolutely,” he said, his tone confident. “And I’m pretty sure I’m succeeding.”
With that, he leaned in and kissed you again, this time with more intensity. His lips moved against yours with a mix of tenderness and passion, making your heart race. You melted into the kiss, forgetting all about the photos and the long day you’d had. His hands found the edge of your robe, slipping inside to feel the lace beneath.
“Oh, mi amor,” Carlos groaned, his eyes devouring the sight of the red lace that hugged your curves, “Who takes photos of you when you look this good?”
You rolled your eyes playfully, giving him a teasing smile. “No one ever takes photos of me. It’s the curse of being the photographer.”
Carlos's expression turned mischievous as he pulled you closer. “Well, that’s a tragedy we need to fix immediately.”
Before you could react, he snatched up your camera and started snapping playful photos of you in your lacy ensemble. “Strike a pose, princessa!” he commanded with a wink.
You laughed, throwing in exaggerated poses and goofy faces, fully embracing the moment. “You know, you’re not half bad at this!” you teased, twirling around.
Carlos grinned, lowering the camera to look at you with a gleam in his eye. “Let’s just say I’m inspired by my subject.”
He set the camera aside on the night stand and pulled you into his arms, his voice dropping to a husky whisper. “Now, let’s see if I can inspire you.”
As Carlos's arms wrapped around you, his lips found yours in a deep, lingering kiss that sent shivers down your spine. The intensity of his embrace and the warmth of his body against yours made everything else fade away.
He gently guided you toward the bed, his hands tracing the curves that the red lace accentuated so perfectly. His touch was both tender and electrifying, sending waves of anticipation through you.
“You know,” he murmured between kisses, “I think that might’ve been my favorite photoshoot yet.”
You giggled, your hands exploring the firm muscles of his back. “You always know how to make things interesting.”
With a playful growl, Carlos gently pushed you onto the bed, following you down and hovering over you with a look of pure adoration. “I aim to please, mi amor.”
As Carlos began to kiss down your neck, he moved his hand between your legs touching your most intimate spot over your red lace underwear. Your head falls back as a loud moan escapes you.
As Carlos began to kiss down your neck, his lips leaving a trail of fire, his hand slid between your legs, his touch teasing and tantalizing over the red lace. A shiver of pleasure ran through you as he found your most intimate spot, his fingers moving with expert precision.
Your head fell back against the pillow, a loud moan escaping your lips as waves of sensation crashed over you. “Carlos,” you gasped, your voice a mix of surprise and delight.
He grinned against your skin, his breath hot and enticing. “I love hearing you like this, mi amor,” he murmured, his fingers continuing their mesmerizing dance.
You squirmed beneath him, the lace adding a delicious friction that heightened every touch. “You’re driving me crazy,” you managed to say between moans, your body arching into his.
“That’s the idea,” he chuckled, his voice low and husky with desire. His kisses trailed lower, matching the rhythm of his hand, each touch sending you closer to the edge.
The intensity of his touch and the passion in his eyes made everything else disappear, leaving just the two of you lost in a moment of pure, unfiltered bliss.
As he kissed lower, his lips ghosting over your hip bone, an idea struck him that made him moan quietly into your skin.
“Grab your camera,” he said breathily, his mouth leaving hot marks on your hips and lower stomach.
At first, you thought you misheard him, so you didn’t move, not until his fingers paused their tantalizing motions, making you groan in protest. He repeated, “Grab your camera.”
“My camera?” you asked, eyes wide as your chest rose and fell with anticipation.
“Yes,” he confirmed, his voice a mix of urgency and desire. “I want you to capture my essence again.”
You rolled your eyes, thinking he was joking. “Your essence still being how badly you want to fuck me?”
He nodded, a mischievous glint in his eye as he bit down gently on your skin, drawing a moan from you. “Nothing will capture my essence better than a picture of me eating your pussy.”
His boldness sent a thrill through you, and with a mix of excitement and curiosity, you reached for your camera. As you positioned yourself to snap the photo, Carlos resumed his ministrations, his mouth and hands working in perfect harmony. The click of the camera captured not just his essence, but the raw, passionate connection between you two. It was an intimate moment frozen in time, a testament to the electric chemistry that sparked between you.
With your camera in hand, you adjusted the focus, your breath hitching as Carlos continued his sensual exploration, pulling your panties off giving him easy access. The sight of him between your legs, his eyes locked onto yours with a mix of hunger and adoration, was almost too much to bear.
He paused just long enough to give you a wicked grin. "Ready, princessa?"
You nodded, your hands trembling slightly as you aimed the lens. Carlos's lips found your most intimate spot, and the sensation was so intense that you nearly dropped the camera. But you steadied yourself, snapping photo after photo as he worked his magic.
The combination of his skilled mouth and the act of capturing this intimate moment was an intoxicating mix. Each click of the shutter seemed to amplify your pleasure, your moans and gasps echoing in the room. Carlos's hands gripped your thighs, holding you steady as he continued to drive you wild.
"You're doing amazing," he murmured against your skin, the vibrations of his voice sending shivers through you.
You couldn't respond, too lost in the sensation and the sight of him through the camera lens. The photos were raw and unfiltered, capturing the pure, unbridled passion of the moment.
As you neared the edge, you dropped the camera onto the bed, your hands flying to Carlos's hair, tugging him closer. "Carlos, please," you begged, your voice breathless and needy.
He looked up at you, his eyes dark with desire. "I’ve got you, mi amor," he whispered before diving back in with renewed intensity.
The combination of his skilled tongue and the memories of the photos you'd taken sent you over the edge, your body trembling with release. Carlos didn't stop, drawing out every last wave of pleasure until you were utterly spent.
Finally, he pulled back, his lips glistening and his eyes filled with satisfaction. You couldn't resist snapping a photo of his face, covered in your wetness and sporting that sweet, smug smirk. God, he was perfect.
“Will you fuck me? I want a photo of you inside me,” you begged, your voice as casual as if you were asking for the time.
Carlos nearly lost it right there. Sure, the camera idea was his, but he hadn’t been sure if you’d go along with it. Now, he was certain that this camera play was about to become a regular event. The thought of having these intimate photos to look back on whenever he missed you was thrilling.
“Your wish is my command,” he said, his voice husky with desire.
He quickly positioned himself above you, the anticipation in his eyes mirroring your own. As he entered you, the connection between you both was electric, a perfect blend of passion and intimacy. You managed to grab the camera, snapping a few photos of him lost in the moment, his face contorted with pleasure.
The sight of him inside you, captured forever, was intoxicating. You set the camera aside, your focus entirely on the sensations building between you. Carlos moved with a rhythm that drove you wild, each thrust sending waves of ecstasy through your body.
“Look at me,” he whispered, his voice strained with pleasure. You met his gaze, the intensity of his eyes almost overwhelming. “I want to see your face when you come.”
His words pushed you over the edge, and you cried out his name, your body trembling with release. Carlos followed soon after, his own climax shuddering through him as he buried himself deep inside you.
Breathless and spent, he collapsed beside you, pulling you into his arms. You both lay there, tangled together, the camera forgotten for the moment.
“That was incredible,” you whispered, your head resting on his chest.
Carlos smiled, pressing a kiss to your forehead. “You’re incredible, mi amor. And these photos... they’re our little secret, our private memories.”
You nodded, feeling a deep sense of contentment. “I can’t wait to make more.”
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The next morning, Carlos was up before the crack of dawn, slipping out of the hotel room with the stealth of a ninja. While he was never one to shy away from public displays of affection, he knew you preferred a little discretion, so he made his exit early.
Before he left, he pressed a soft kiss to your lips, made sure your alarm was set, and left a sweet note telling you to have an amazing day and that he would see you on the track.
When your alarm buzzed, you stretched luxuriously, savoring the lingering ache between your legs—a delicious reminder of the night before. As you sipped your coffee and slipped into your Ferrari red blouse, you began to feel the press of time against you. Just then, you heard a knock at the door.
Assuming it was Carlos, you flung open the door without a second thought, blissfully unaware that you were still in your underwear. Your surprise turned into confusion as you were met with your brother Charles’s puzzled face.
“Charles? What are you doing here?” you asked, slightly mortified.
“More importantly,” Charles raised an eyebrow, “Do you always answer the door in your underwear?”
“I’m getting dressed,” you replied, hurriedly searching for the black dress pants you had planned to wear. “What do you need?”
“I was wondering if you took that picture of me, Alex, and Leo yesterday. I want to post it on Instagram after getting it edited.”
You nodded, recalling yesterday’s events. “Yeah, it’s somewhere on my camera. Just grab it and show me which one you want.”
As you rummaged through your stuff, it completely slipped your mind that along with Charles’s family photo were some very intimate snapshots of you and Carlos from the night before. You headed to the bathroom to do a last-minute touch-up on your hair and makeup.
“What the fuck?!” Charles’s voice rang out, filled with shock.
Thinking he must have accidentally dropped your camera, you sprinted back into the room, heart pounding with fear. “What?! What happened?!”
Charles, looking like he’d seen a ghost, turned the camera toward you. “Why did you take photos of yourself in lingerie?”
Your heart sank, and you stammered, “I can explain.”
Charles waved a hand dismissively. “You know what, it’s none of my business. I’ll just find the photo of me and Alex and get out of here—”
Realizing he was about to see everything from last night, you panicked. “Wait! Stop!”
But it was too late. Charles’s eyes widened in horror as he saw Carlos’s face between your legs on the small screen. “Is that Carlos?!”
And just like that, your secret was out. Charles knew about you and Carlos, and you had a feeling that the rest of the Ferrari garage wouldn’t be far behind. While you’d tried to keep your relationship under wraps, it was clear that hiding it was becoming a losing battle.
Carlos had a way of making you fall for him faster than you could keep up, and it showed in every photo you snapped of him—and in every snap he took of you. The connection between you two was undeniable, a radiant energy that even the best camera couldn’t fully capture.
You were head over heels, and it was more than obvious. From the way his eyes lit up when he saw you to the way you practically glowed whenever he was around, the love between you was as clear as day.
So, while the secret might be out, you decided to embrace it. The thrill of your relationship was too exhilarating to hide away. With a cheeky grin, you prepared for the day, ready to face whatever came next—knowing that with Carlos by your side, every moment was bound to be an adventure.
"Yeah, that's him." You replied, proudly.
#🪩#🍒#smut#x reader#writeblr#cute#writers on tumblr#romance#fluff#one shot#so hot 🔥🔥🔥#romantic#f1 x reader#f1#f1 fanfic#f1 imagine#f1 fic#formula 1#hungarian gp 2024#ferrari#formula one#forza ferrari#forza charles sempre#carlos sainz x you#carlos sainz x reader#carlos sainz#charles#charles leclerc#leo leclerc#arthur leclerc
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guest professor likes hungarian poet enemies to lovers yaoi??? why do you, as a man, like a male poet's hate letter to his colleague because "they became friends afterwards"? ok?? keep that to yourself
#/j of course#nora learns hungarian#this is about babits mihály's letter to kosztolányi btw#'K threatened to publish the letter and B almost killed himself because of that' ok??#love to see a fellow fan of historical writer toxic yaoi#and yes now i want to see all the nyugat poets in bsd. is that even a question.
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I'm not really having fun rn
quote from Venus in furs obviously
#venus in furs#venus im pelz#leopold von sacher masoch#leopold von sacher-masoch#sacher masoch#sacher-masoch#masoch#meme#literature meme#are ya winning son#19th century#19th century literature#german literature#austrian literature#late 1800s#1800 writers#1800s art#1870s#easthetic#decadence#austro hungarian empire#tw depressing thoughts#writer#book memes#book quotes#quotes#quote#classic literature#literature#comparative literature
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Ágota Kristóf
Ágota Kristóf was born in 1935 in Csikvánd, Hungary. Having fled Hungary for Switzerland, French was not Kristóf's native language, but it was the language of her major work. Kristóf is best known for a trilogy of novels, The Notebook, The Proof, and The Third Lie, which depict the horrors of World War II and the Soviet Occupation in her home country. The Notebook was translated into 40 languages, won the European Prize for French Literature, and elicited comparisons to the work of Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionesco. Kristóf won several awards in her career, such as the Alberto Moravia Prize, the Gottfried Keller Prize, and the Austrian State Prize for European Literature.
Ágota Kristóf died in 2011 at the age of 75.
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It's been six months since I was threatened to get spat on. Back in June 2023, after they started fining booksellers because of the child protection law changes in Hungary, I got a call from my publisher about having to choose another category for three of my YA novels - those that have LGBT side characters in them, therefore could not be sold to anyone under 18 anymore. I remember that day very clearly. I remember the moment the decision was born in my head that I'm not going to stay silent about this. Yes, I could have just easily said to my readers: "Lovelies, from now on please find these three books on another shelf in bookstores, thanks, bye." But that's not me. I owed an explanation to my readers. I also knew that soon the shitshow was going to come down on all of us, meaning many Hungarian authors, booksellers, publishers, readers. Everyone was going to be furious, but nothing could be done. Hungary - the country without consequences, as we call it.
So I opened my mouth and started to speak on TikTok, on Insta, on Twitter, on Facebook. And with the tremendous amount of love and support, the trolls came too. And it's one thing when someone with no profile picture says that I should be glad that my "sex books" were even allowed to be in bookshops till then, and a whole another thing when someone flat out comments they will spit on me at my next public book signing - which was coming up in Budapest, the biggest one of the year, the most important one for Hungarian authors, on the Book Week.
So for the first time in my career, I had to have security guards while signing my books for my amazing readers. And what happened? I'll tell you what happened. The longest signing event of my career, almost three hours. Countless smiles and stories from supportive readers, photos, gifts, even tears. One of the best days of my life. And all this without that coward troll who threatened me. We won that day. It's been six months. Fines for booksellers, fear, plastic wraps on LGBT YA books - even if there's only one gay side character in the story, like in the case of my book Tükörlelkek. I'd love to say that the law is not affecting my creative energies, but that's just not true. I thought I was over this trauma - the craze, the interviews and the harrassment from June. And this is just me. All of Hungary's literature and bookish people are affected, if you ask me. I don't really see the light at the end of the tunnel yet, but telling this story now could be a start.
#lgbtq#lgbtq community#lgbtqia#david tennant#14th doctor#ncuti gatwa#15th doctor#dwedit#doctor who 60th anniversary#doctor who#hungary#books#young adult books#young adult#writer#novel writing#hungarian#tumblr magyarorszag#magyar#readers of tumblr#reading#storytelling#storytime#writers on tumblr#art#lgbt books#lgbt characters#author#the giggle
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i guarantee you that will joseph’s radio messages today are 100x better than anything they could write for the f1 movie
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György Faludy (deceased)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Bisexual
DOB: 22 September 1910
RIP: 1 September 2006
Ethnicity: White - Hungarian
Occupation: Poet, writer, translator
#György Faludy#Gyorgy Faludy#George Faludy#lgbt history#lgbtq#male#bisexual#1910#rip#historical#white#hungarian#poet#writer#translator
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From Up High to Down Low
"You swamp... you, whose name is course on one's lips, you, who give nightmares to those that haven't even glanced at you... where's my little brother?"
My first writeblr story introduction! My other blog is @bunnymermaidsblog (don't follow me on there, please)
Fantasy
Family
Siblings
Friendship
Rescue mission
Betrayal
Monsters
Summary:
The majestic country of Galla floats in the sky, put there by the doves themselves. Underneath it is the monster-filled Black swamp.
When Adél's little brother, Ákos falls into the Black swamp, she and her best friend Bendegúz decide to go and rescue him. Or try anyway.
The girl who's afraid of everything, the boy who's afraid of nothing in the most terrifying place on earth.
Meanwhile, back home Adél's older brother, Endre, slowly figures out that their little brother never fell... he was pushed.
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Main characters:
Adél: The girl who's afraid of everything
Bendegúz: The boy who's afraid of nothing
Ákos: The curious kitten
Endre: With his wings wrapped around you, he'll protect you
Odette: She will be one of the best triarhists in history. She swears
Adél character analysis
Worldbuilding basics:
Doves🕊
Triarhists 👑
Galla🌤
Wings⚙️
Black swamp⚫️
Written works:
When Ákos spilled the stars
Bendegúz is told
Baby bird learning to fly
#wip: From Up High to Down Low#writers on tumblr#writeblr#writing#story introduction#my story#my ocs#writeblr wip introduction#please don't freak out about the names#they are Hungarian
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I just realized how much language matters when you try to reach a certain chapter length.
I wrote a text in hungarian, then with a help of an online translator I made an english version. Same draft, same writing, except the english version was almost 200 words longer, and I didn’t even start doing the corrections to make it sound more natural.
The hungarian language really likes to condense the meaning into a fewer words, so it’s not that suprising (english sentences have a lot of filler words), but still. A 200 words difference.
And here was I wondering why it’s so painful to reach the same wordcount I see on english fanfics.
#hungarian#language#to be fair hungarian words can be so long at first glance it barely makes a difference#writing#writer things#writer stuff#writer struggles#language differences#translator#words
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i think editors from 1950-1990 thought that the function of the footnotes was to dunk on the person who wrote the text and show that the editor is the most smartest leftist person in the world
#so many old books where some random hungarian editor/translator goes off in the footnotes like they are way smarter than the world-famous#writer who wrote the text#yes random guy please tell me how sartre or herbert marcuse or chernyshevsky don't get marxism
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Finish the Feed and Plug the Thing! (And Play the Music!)
Today, under the cut, I shall demonstrate my new ability to create original music that might be recordable! (Guest Starring the Radio Demon from Hazbin Hotel!)
My web serial! My brainchild! My empire of dirt! I write this, I'm only on social media because I want people to look at it, and they're not. I suspect I've sold my cow for some magic beans and it turns out they're not even regular beans, they're foam peanuts. Nevertheless, the people in my orbit seem decent in general SO I WILL CONTINUE TO BROWBEAT YOU WITH GUILT-INDUCING REMINDERS UNTIL MY READERSHIP IMPROVES! No need to thank me! It's a service I provide!
Current known readers: 3 (hi!), 1st Goalpost: 10?
Current supporters: 2 (hi Kith and 5th!), 1st Goalpost: 5?
So! I am doing a Hazbin Hotel fic, while working sporadically on the serial. It involves David and I have a lot to say about mental health, fictional universes and massive multiversal crossovers, so it's still technically serial content, even if you may not want to read it.
But, I like to use side projects to experiment. I have to have something I like enough to put a lot of effort in, but I don't want to feel terrible if that effort comes to nothing. The fic happened because I drew David Vivzie-style to test my drawing ability and stamina. (It's improving! I can draw! Slowly!)
I am writing MUSIC with STAGE DIRECTIONS for David's stay at the Hotel, both reprises of Hazbin Hotel tunes with new lyrics, and new songs with public domain melodies. There is a LOT of music in the public domain. I've been filking pop songs, but that's still legally grey. When I filk this stuff, there's no limits!
...but that's not true, because a lot of it doesn't have lyrics. My process up until now has involved rewriting music with existing lyrics. Never before did I tackle an instrumental. Now I have!
I would call it a 75% success. It scans, fairly well, but I think I made an error in choice of melody. I LOVE this raggy 1925 arrangement of Hungarian Rhapsody - I listened to it a million times to do this and I STILL love it - but if you actually had to sing it at speed, I think your tongue would fly off. Hamilton has unsingable music like that, too, but I think this came out too complex to be catchy. I can barely sing it and I WROTE it!
Nevertheless, here it is (stage directions omitted for ease of reading along fast enough to keep up), with some background on the fic for context: David has, at this point, convinced Alastor they were best friends in the 20s, and made friends with Angel Dust in a more conventional way. Alastor does not wish to be second-best at anything (we've already got a canon song about that!) and is registering an objection from the piano.
...That's probably still incomprehensible, but the point is, it scans. You gotta ignore the intro and start reading when the treble kicks in, but I do think it scans.
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ALASTOR: Funnily, we’re both used to dining with refinement Trust two chefs to know I thought our dinner was almost perfect When the waiter served it But then you fondle The ketchup bottle! There’s bearnaise right there on the platter, what’s the matter? Must you stoop so low? Horrors! It’s just as if you called the sous-chef over — “This needs salting!” So insulting! DAVID: Darling! The sauce is no improvement If the meat is poor With ketchup, there’s no dressing there to dress up No one loves a pompous bore, Bestie! A: If that’s better, I’ll do better Don’t we both play well together? Formal wear is not required Friendship outshines one’s attire And I won’t mind, I won’t pretend Remember I’m your dearest friend I won’t compete, it’s not a test I can’t be beat, I’m always best D: Although your doubtful dedication’s Quite despicable I don’t envy your situation That’s forgivable A: I’m dedicated when it’s worth it Is that true for you? And of course my friends deserve it What I’d do for you! D: Oh, I forgot, my poor coat is soaking Might you mop up my reckless joking? A: If that’s better, I’ll do better Don’t we both play well together? D: And one more thing, I’m a little squeamish You think we could keep the murders cleanish? A: If that’s better, I’ll do better Don’t we both play well together? D: You’re so competitive Do you just want to win? A (counterpoint) : (If that’s better, I’ll do better) D: Hey, I need devotion, too, if you’ve a notion to! You can’t be listening Might you do anything? A: (If that’s better, I’ll do better) D: A fur coat, a fancy car, how ‘bout a chocolate bar? A: If that’s better, I’ll do better Don’t we both play well together? D: For the salt lick, I hope I’m forgiven? I show respect with little gifts given A: If that’s better, I’ll do better Don’t we both play well together? D: If I’ve annoyed, I think I should mention I just enjoy all kinds of attention A: And I won’t mind, I won’t pretend Remember I’m your dearest friend I won’t compete, it’s not a test I can’t be beat, I’m always best And I won’t mind, I won’t pretend Remember I’m your dearest friend I won’t compete… D: Can we have sex? A: I ca… [spoken] Old friend, if you were a woman… I’d turn lavender [note: 20s slang for gay] with shame. D: Ah. Tant pis! Shave and a haircut, no sale!
It diverges at the end, they need time to talk to each other, but it's very close!
And I should add how I "transcribed" the music to write that, because it almost broke me. It was so silly I started cackling and had to confess what I was doing and show the spouse the placeholder lyrics. You see, transcribing the beats and stresses as dashes and numbers wasn't working, so I decided to use words. I decided to listen to this music over and over, trying to find words that had a matching rhythm, and place them into stanzas with a rhyming scheme. THIS is what THAT looks like:
It’s okay it’s not even ready it’s a steady It’s an onion bowl Oh but it’s not a begonia-bopper It’s a hot dog topper It’s a taco And it’s a tico It’s okay it’s not even ready it’s a steady It’s an onion bowl Oh ba-by but it’s not a holy hanger it’s a radio And it’s okay but it’s just a Samples! It’s not a rosy robber It’s an onion bowl It’s not a motherfucking compsognathus It is just an onion bowl But it’s Not a pony in a pickup It’s a doughnut in a slicker It’s no pony in a pickup It’s a tuesday hiccup coat And scrambled eggs, and scrambled eggs And applesauce, and applesauce And jellybeans and jellybeans And polka dots and polka dots It isn’t very much to listen It’s okay but it’s Not much of a good decision It’s okay but it’s It isn’t very much to listen It’s okay but it’s Not much of a good decision It’s okay but it’s Not a dog, it’s okay but it isn’t Not a dog, it’s okay but it isn’t Not a pony in a pickup It’s a doughnut in a slicker Not a dog, it’s okay but it isn’t Not a dog, it’s okay but it isn’t Not a pony in a pickup It’s a doughnut in a slicker It’s a blue doughnut boy he’s got a taco truck (not a pony in a pickup) And it’s a tree it’s a tree it’s a tree but it’s not It’s a blue doughnut boy he’s got a taco truck (not a pony in a pickup) And it’s a tree it’s a tree it’s a tree but it’s not Not a pony in a pickup It’s a doughnut in a slicker It’s not a puddle puck in a piston It’s just a whiny duck who won’t listen Not a pony in a pickup It’s a doughnut in a slicker It’s not a puddle puck in a piston It’s just a whiny duck who won’t listen And scrambled eggs, and scrambled eggs And applesauce, and applesauce And jellybeans and jellybeans And polka dots and polka dots And scrambled eggs, and scrambled eggs And applesauce, and applesauce And jellybeans and jellybeans And polk— It’s not anybody it is just a Camaro cap!
I can't sing that version either ("It's not a motherfucking compsognathus!" I'm dying! 😵I'm dead!) but I'm still fond of it. And look, it worked! Kinda!
If I want to do this for the actual serial, I may have to pick simpler music, or simplify it by choosing PART of the melody to use and repeat. I can't write or read musical notation, but most people can't either, so if I can link you to a piano roll or someone's recording of an old record, we can both sing along on the internet. And maaaybe some day I'll be able to record something. I wouldn't be good at playing or singing, but if you throw enough money at me, I can pay someone!
SO PLEASE GO BEG PEOPLE TO READ ME AND GIVE ME MONEY! THANK YOU!
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So uh. My book? Daughter of Or? It's #18 in new gay horror releases???
At least for today, I am peers with bookish icon CHUCK TINGLE???
I could die. This is bliss.
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....But also it would be crazy right if I got like, top ten right?
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