#if you dont know you just get a link to the image and it expires after 6 months i assume to be sold again

[buddydacote]

I didn't know Elon fans had started coming on here. Or maybe it's just the one guy.

new type of person just dropped. who even does this. what's going on here

[chanelfunnell]

anon, wwe know who is the person with multiple accounts and questions about Crosby. An insider now lol. Face to face lol.

check the messages i got recently.

b) You can do at yours what you want and no one has a right to tell you a word or invite yourself over. so my blog. as Marketa is a solo owner of Balmoral and Sandringham house and estates hold in nominee trust, a life tenancy for Queen's father expired. Markle has no right or anything to do with Marketa's Balmoral because she is deluded for bedding a non royal Henry, a son of ginger sokdier called James Hewitt No one hsd right tio push themselves into yoir house and not crazy non entities. if she is linked to her sex harassment and secret filming Markle is done and so any supporter and their biz. at least in USA. No idea about her demented part of family with masochist men but no way Markle is behind married army poser with Jonathan T similarity like Tazer fior Marketa's dishonoured image because it sihnds like any bs from uk regency drama by Fergie or Netflix by UK productiion. the Thompsons are tied to a horse charity where Camilla is a patron..Other aide in her service is posing and she is behind Diana's royal train scandal. No way Markle will plot an insult about herself, by a fabricated stuff that shr ordered about M which is our US way during election wars. Car TV presenter was at the dane party like similar deluded control freak media poser anx trsshy celeb chaser Camilla. Givs me break with Ganes of Throne but M is smart observer to read a room and a game and wait as a marksman who is able to kill asap and hit well. Sje doe not make usually enemies and biunces pretty quickly back into her offensive campaign but a part of her family are stupid and sinilar idiots like their aunt Alicky in Russia with Rasputin while M became more Catherine the Great being eaised as a royal born abroad and taken to UK in cormafive yeaes according certain expectations. Talented, trained well but also very big fan of herself and often using her high emofional intelligence alongside Mensa IQ for numbers and tech to her own gain anx advantage. She is up to Balmoral for Christmas apparently. i dont think they salute her with promoted aide JT as non working royal at her castle where she will be a centre of the show anyway as an arresting beauty. M is a headturner in the rain, a flat cap and layers of clothes for a millionaire man who wrote about her,army and dragons, Kate not, just after expensive makeover and a new closet, silly enough to strike any interesting conversation but the most deluded like Markle is Camilla. She waa not a looker in her 20s to be bedded for pity or bad bet in USA yet she poses as a deluded desperado dictator of her cult by storm. the Kardashians are classier and more normal family costing you anything. no forcr to pay for security, force you to buy cozmetics or their wisdom copied from JFK or listen about crazy nobodies me me me gibberush and ups and downs. M's people sniffed around Montecito, no record about Lily founf in SB hospital but in LA. They started to snff around maternity dictor who resigndd. Archibald's certificate is nit signed by 2 UK obstercians, M is a grand daughtef of Edward VIII and expect what's up with a liar king and those crazies . Argentinian TV soao opera and Infian family saga is nill comparinv to their circus but no ice hockey . we are not Canada, no money for crazies snd their bedmates and only Trump up to impeachment. Joe has memory loss but bothers to visit his marines and new oficrrs, our First Lafies are accomplished pretty women without plotting and smearing other women. If M has info and ties to US arny, ourspoks are after Markle, a lover of fat politician and uk former Homeland Secretary for stopping M any time to get info about her travels and a house close to HQs of NATO and Joint Force Command, do not worry. we have no RF for ages anx we are not demented to listen to fantasies anx femands of deluded bed jumping non important wannabes. Harry is more lile a son of James Hewitt than even b rated royal. Markle bedded NHLeand demanded change of diet, habits lol and a credit card but it was abiut 2 flings and not ice hockey. yep NHLers are in NHL fkr s reason.

[monsterenergysimp]

Permanence

corpse husband x fem!reader 

summary: you meet corpse on a stream and you’re surprised when he reaches out to you 

warnings: cursing, mentions of tattooing

word count: 1.9k

notes: This is proof read but could have missed some stuff. This is my first corpse fic and my first time writing fanfic since I posted that super cringey book on wattpad when I was like 12 or something. I’d appreciate feed back so please reach out to me :)

main blog @itsmysleepover

read part 2 here!

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

You were cleaning up your station so you can get home and stream. You loved your day job as a tattoo artist but you also really enjoyed streaming. It started as a way to promote yourself as an artist and the shop you worked at but it eventually became a really fun way to destress at the end of the week (or day if you were really itching to stream). “Hey Y/N was that your last client?” your boss, KC, asked as she walked to the front of the shop and put new flash drawings on the walls.

“Yes ma’am!” You said back excitedly. You finished cleaning your station and tossed your black gloves in the trash. “And you can’t trick me into staying and taking walk-ins,” you joked with her. She rolled her eyes and walked back into her office “It was one time,” she said as you slid on your jacket. As you walked out your phone buzzed in your pocket and you checked to see who had texted you. It was a message from Sean asking if you were free to play Among Us with him and some other streamers. You replied that you were on your way home right now and totally down. You were excited to see who was playing this time around since their Among Us streams are super entertaining and have gotten really popular.

On your way back you tweeted and posted to your Instagram story that you’d be streaming soon and set up all your stuff once you made it home. After a few minutes, you had a couple of thousand people watching. You entered the discord chat and Sean spoke up. “Everyone this is Y/N she’s sensitive so be gentle.”

“It’s nice to finally meet you guys and I’m not gentle, I'm ruthless,” You say into your mic and notice the chat calling you a liar. Everyone was in the lobby waiting for the game to start. “You sound way too sweet to be ruthless,” Corpse said. The countdown started and you were imposter with Charlie.

“This should be fun,” you told the stream. Yout tried playing strategically but after such a long shift your brain was mush. You saw Poki in nav and killed her then vented into shields. Not long after the body was reported and you were sure you were going to get voted out or at least sussed.

“Where was the body?” Felix asked. “Nav and I didn’t see anyone near there so whoever is imposter must have vented,” Corpse responded. Felix spoke up again. “I think I saw Y/N walk that way and I haven’t seen her since.”

Shit, shit, shit shit. “I’m in shield right now so-” you said trying to defend yourself but Charlie spoke up. “I was doing tasks with her earlier and I saw her walk into shields so she’s safe but I’m still not sure about Rae.” Everyone discussed a bit more and some people, including Corpse, voted for you but Rae got the majority vote and was ejected. You released your breath and kept playing being extra careful.  

“Okay, guys that was super close. Corpse knows and is out to get me,” you said to the chat. You were eventually voted off but one round later victory was written across your screen with your ghost and Charlie’s avatar. “Good game guys,” Corpse said.

“I told you guys I was ruthless!”

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

You sat at your station doing nothing because a client had canceled a four-hour session. You were listening to music and sketching some stuff but you were bored out of your mind and you didn’t want to leave in case you got a walk-in. The music got quiet as you received a twitter notification saying someone had messaged you. You reached for your phone and saw you had gotten a dm from Corpse.

C: hey :)

You didn’t know what to respond. You were mostly confused as to why he decided to message you out of the blue. Did he want something? But what would he want?

Y: Hii! This is sudden

C: was i bothering you?

    shit sorry!

Y: Youre fine I wasn’t doing anything rn

C: how has your day been

    i dont usually do stuff like this

Y: Im glad you did im doing better now I was so bored

C: what were you doing that was so terrible

Y: NOTHING! thats the problem :(

C: im sure youll find something to do

You stared at his message. Unsure what to respond.

Y: Im gonna give myself a tattoo

C: what?

    NO!

You tossed the needles you used for your tattoo into the sharps box. “Oh my god you didn’t,” KC said. She noticed the wrap on your calve from the tattoo you just gave yourself out of boredom. “It’s not my fault I didn’t have anything else to do!” You said trying to defend yourself. She sighed and just shook her head. “Just go home business is slow today.” It was raining so the shop probably wasn’t going to get a walk-in anyway and you didn’t have any more clients for the day. It was only 2 pm but you drove home and after making lunch for yourself decided to stream. You weren’t expecting too many people so it was bound to be super chill. Your leg felt sore reminding you of the tattoo. You snapped a quick pic of the fresh jack-o-lantern on the side of your calve and messaged it to Corpse.

Y: [image] it came out nice!

C: thats  super cool actually

    i was concerned why you would just give yourself a tattoo but i found your instagram and       youre super talented

Y: Thank you!

For some reason, it felt strange to just have that be the end of your response.

Y: Im about to start streaming if you wanted to watch

    [link]

C: ill be watching ;)

What’s that supposed to mean?

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

You sat in your apartment watching tv, hand lost in a bag of Doritos, and scrolling through twitter. You had stopped paying attention to the anime playing on the screen since you’ve watched it a hundred times and knew you wouldn’t miss anything. It was Saturday and you usually take those days off. Take the time to do chores or meet up with some friends but today you felt like not doing any of those things. As you continue your endless scroll (not helping the twitter addiction you told yourself you’d try to get a handle on) you got a message from Corpse.

C: wanna talk?

You looked down at the message unsure of how to answer. It was a simple yes or no and the obvious answer was yes. You and Corpse had started talking more regularly. You still didn’t have each other’s phone numbers but it was fine. Your conversations weren’t too big-- just you sending him memes, tiktoks, and telling him how much you liked the songs he would drop. Or him complimenting a tattoo you did. Sometimes he’d message you during streams telling you funny stuff his fans would say in the chat and you’d do the same. You learned a bit about each other but nothing too deep or serious. Like how you two lived a few cities away and you both really liked Donnie Darko. When Sean first invited you to that game out of everyone else there you were most excited to meet Corpse. He’s just so sweet and funny. Of course, you’d love to talk to him but you were also itching to talk to him and the last thing you’d ever want to do was make him uncomfortable.

Y: Yeah id love to talk

Here goes nothing.

Y: Wanna facetime or something?

     No pressure or anything it could even be a regular call

     I think facetime is just my default lol

You sent those last two messages quickly after you had sent the first. You wished you could know what he was thinking. It was killing you to think you had turned him off from talking to you completely. You put your phone down on the couch and went to wash your hand of Dorito dust. When you got back from the kitchen you turned off the tv and tossed yourself onto the couch.

Still no message.

Why am I so fucking stupid?  

Just as you were standing up to stretch from sitting on the couch all day your phone buzzed. You reached for it fast and looked to see that it was him. You became super excited still not even knowing what the message said. It could have told you to never talk to him again for all you knew.

C: sure lets facetime

    xxx-xxx-xxxx

You had his phone number. You added him to your small but growing contact list and called. You sat on your couch waiting for a response when he finally picked up the screen was black. It didn’t upset you; you kind of expected it and didn’t care what he had to do to make himself more comfortable during this call.

“Hey,” he said. His voice was raspier than usual.

“Did you just wake up?” You asked and looked at the time. It was about a little past noon and you had only eaten Doritos all day. Shit, you should probably make a decent meal.

“Not that long ago but yeah,” he responded and giggled. That giggle.

“Well, I’ve eaten nothing but Doritos all day while rewatching Ouran High School Host Club, so you’re welcome to join me as I make myself something to eat.”

“Sounds like fun; what are we eating?”

“I don’t know yet,” You said as you stood up and made your way to the kitchen. You opened the pantry and looked. You noticed a can of diced tomatoes and reached for it then checked the expiration date. It was still good. On your counter were some onions and garlic. “How about some tomato soup?”

“Sounds delicious.” you smiled at Corpse and your phone screen not knowing if he was also looking at his screen or not. “You’re really pretty-- you know that?”

“Thanks, but you don’t have to--”

“I’ve already told you what an incredible artist you are so many times I bet you’re tired of hearing it, but you already know what a talented artist you are.”

“That is very kind of you Corpse,” you said to him bashfully as you chopped the onion and opened the can of tomatoes. “But once again you don’t have to reach so far to compliment me.”

“I’m not reaching you are talented and beautiful and--”

“I thought I was pretty.” You could hear him chuckle with a smile on his face. “You’re both,” he said. You could feel your face getting warm from blushing.

“Fuck you you’re making me blush. My face is all hot and stuff.”

He laughed at how flustered you got. “That’s the cutest thing ever.”

You didn’t know how to respond so you just put some olive oil in a pot and tossed in your onions. It became silent but it was a comfortable silence. You turned the stove on and watched the flame for a few seconds. “If it was dark we could pretend we were together and having a bonfire or something,” you said to the phone as you turned the camera to show him the flame (still not 100 percent sure if he was looking at you or not).

“I’ll put it on the list of things to do when you visit me someday.”

[hatake]

ive always loved gyaru fashion but im not very good at it. ive tried to look up tips and tricks but i dont have a lot of money to spend on new clothes and accessories and im not comfortable wearing circle lenses so i feel like i never look like im wearing gyaru i just look like a girl with too much eyeliner. i thought maybe if i could find a forum i could get personal tips from actual gyarus. but i cant find anything like that. do you have any resources/tips?

To be fair, gyaru probably looks like a just bunch of people with too much eyeliner (and makeup in general) from the outside, hahaha ( > u < )

Papillon just released Volume 2, an issue that is geared towards beginners and has tips for saving money while starting gyaru! I also did a tutorial on cutting and stacking lashes for it ( o 3 o ) ♡

We say this in the mag, but I'll reiterate here:

One of the best ways to start gal is to study it! Look up different substyles and see what your current wardrobe best matches. It doesn't have to be exact, just compare to see what looks similar in style. Also research the history of gal!! It's important to know the style's origin to really understand what it looks like now. (neojaponisme has an in depth three part series on gyaru history [1 2 3] that is a good read! You should also look at old school pics/magazines/scans if you can! Here are some scans @kieliheart​ uploaded of a 1999 edition of Egg to give you an idea ♥)

I haven't posted this anywhere else yet, but I have a google drive of gyaru magazine scans from various internet archives that you can find here 💖 The more you look at gyaru images, the more you'll get a grasp on what looks gal. It's like training your mind ( > u < )

While clothing plays a big part in gyaru, makeup arguably plays a bigger role, so focus on getting that down!! You can find all sorts of tutorials scattered around the internet. If you feel like you’re just a girl wearing too much eyeliner, try focusing on lashes instead. Many of us wear upwards of two lashes on top and a lower lash, as well!

@ningyosama

@amii.iman

@leasoneegyarulife

And you don’t need lenses to do gyaru! There are many gals who don't use circle lenses! To list a few examples:

@yanchagal

@hellolizziebee

@manbariccan

@_lamiann

@bambi_tan96

Lizzie also has a lens-less tutorial on her blog and Bambi did one for Papillon Vol. 2 (page 69)! 💕

There's not really an active forum anywhere that I know of, but you can join the Sekai no Gyarusa Facebook group or the 109 Gal Discord if you want to connect with gals and get concrit ❤💕 (Invites on Discord expire after a day apparently, so DM me of the link doesn't work!!)

Just remember, most people aren't good at most things when they first start out. It takes practice to get good at new things, so try to learn from tutorials/references/concrit and keep at it!! 💪💖

Hope that helps cutie, good luck!! ❤💕

[comicteaparty]

May 2nd, 2019 CTP Archive

The archive for the Comic Tea Party chat that occurred on May 2nd, 2019, from 5PM - 7PM PDT.  The chat focused on Moonlight Apparition by Janaka Davis (Darkhalo4321).

Featured Comment:

Chat:

RebelVampire

COMIC TEA PARTY- THURSDAY BOOK CLUB START!

Good evening, everyone~! This week’s Thursday Book Club is officially beginning! Today we are discussing Moonlight Apparition by Janaka Davis (Darkhalo4321)~! (http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/)

Remember that Thursday discussions are completely freeform! However, every 30 minutes I will drop in OPTIONAL discussion questions in case you’d like a bit of a prompt. If you miss out on one of these prompts, you can find them pinned for the chat’s duration. Additionally, remember that while constructive criticism is allowed, our focus is fun and respectfully appreciating the comic. All that said, let’s begin!

QUESTION 1. What is your favorite scene in the comic so far and why?

Kabocha

Hello~! Yay Dark! :D Honestly -- my favorite scene is probably the scene where Ker starts teaching Jason a smidge more nicely, rather than just being a jerk about things. I feel like we're starting to get past his gruff exterior a bit... Wonder why he's such a grump? http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2572727/6-4/ Also, his witch eye is super badass, and I am really curious to learn more about it, bleeding and all.

Sarai

I'd have to say near the beginning, when Jason defeats the....thing (i forget what it was called exactly i'm so sorry ) by calmly sending it on its way instead of defeating it with violence

SpazztastiKim

When Robbie jumps on the well. Because it's hysterical. (I am a simple creature)

Darkhalo4321

a shade monster

Sarai

SHADE MONSTER thank you

i need to reread

Darkhalo4321

It likes to throw shade

Kabocha

So, it's a shade monster -- you mean it's just telling Jason all the failings of his friends right there?

Darkhalo4321

probably

SpazztastiKim

nerds...

Darkhalo4321

toby has an expired library boooook

Respheal

Made it o/

Darkhalo4321

yey

SpazztastiKim

Toby no

Sarai

TOBY NOOOOOO

Kabocha

"Yeah, you think it's real good idea to go jumping on well covers... Just you wait, one of you guys is gonna fall through and I'm gonna laugh my ass off."

Sarai

the worst crime of them all

Respheal

Oh yeah I liked the early scene too

RebelVampire

and here i thought toby was the one we could trust

Respheal

Robbie's antics at that point make me laugh

-kick- oh shit

SpazztastiKim

Robbie no

Letter Bee

My favorite scene is when Jason protected Lark.

Sarai

The first scene introduced me into what genre this story was and the monsters these good kiddos would face, but how jason handled it made me realize what kind of story it would be

Kabocha

Discord blocked my doodle....

SpazztastiKim

rude

Respheal

Rude!

Darkhalo4321

nuuu

discord play nice

Kabocha

[image: Shade monster: You guys think you're hot shit, eh? Too bad Sunny-boy isn't here to enlighten you! Jason: stop](edited)

SpazztastiKim

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Darkhalo4321

meanwhile Lark sneezing off screen not wanting to be involved

crimsonangeltears

haha (and hello I made it )

RebelVampire

my favorite scene is the one where antonio fights the spying hunters and is basically like "im cooler than you now gtfo my property"

Darkhalo4321

yay! thank you! ovo/

SpazztastiKim

that is a GREAT scene

Darkhalo4321

that was probably my favorite scene to draw

Sarai

HOW COULD I FORGET THAT ONE

Respheal

Antonio: Get off my lawn!(edited)

SpazztastiKim

basically

Sarai

his SMILE as he makes his weapon appear

SpazztastiKim

all he's missing is a cane to wave around threateningly

Darkhalo4321

he's not THAT old yet-

SpazztastiKim

lol

Sarai

the face of a man who hasn't been in a fight for a long time and is looking FORWARD to it

SpazztastiKim

ya'll f-ed up

Darkhalo4321

>:3c

RebelVampire

hey you dont need to be old for a cane. you can get one for the aesthetic.

also it can be used for blunt force trauma

Sarai

and for beating people!

see Rebel gets me

Darkhalo4321

XD

Sarai

using canes is a Legit martial art form you know

Kabocha

The only thing that hurts worse than getting cut by Antonio would be the emotional wounds he can inflict.

Darkhalo4321

>_O ooof yeah.

Sarai

or the emotional wounds you'd get just from the fact that you forced him to hit you

RebelVampire

wait if the shade monsters throw shade, is this how antonio fought them? he just learned to throw even more intense shade?

Kabocha

Not only can he kick your ass, but he will make you feel bad about making him kick your ass.

Darkhalo4321

I mean ... look at how well Crow does later on

SpazztastiKim

hmm

might not be the BEST example X'D

Darkhalo4321

:0

I love crow

SpazztastiKim

(yes, I'm teasing crow shhhh)

Kabocha

Honestly, looking at this scene, Crow is lucky that Antonio didn't just maim him right there.

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2290462/4-11/

SpazztastiKim

truth

crimsonangeltears

I really liked when Jason sparred with Toby, it's still one of my favs

Sarai

kabo coming in clutch with those links

Darkhalo4321

I imagine 40 tabs open on kabos computer

Sarai

when Jason rolled with his niece to keep her safe

Darkhalo4321

this was such a fun page to draw :D

Respheal

Later that week, Antonio looks at his socks and has a moment of "like the old days" and "dammit we're out of bleach"

grass staaaaaaaaaains

Darkhalo4321

just make ker do the laundry

SpazztastiKim

HA

RebelVampire

jason sparring with toby was cute but also made me more curious about toby. like jason makes sense for why hes have secret fight knowledge, but why did toby feel compelled to learn.

Sarai

((then he'd get sad because that would be the moment Adelaide would tell him "use vinegar and water))

RebelVampire

i feel if ker did the laundry hed mix bleach with all the chemicals youre not supposed to mix bleach with

fill the house with poison

Sarai

KER NO

KER THAT'S THE ONE THING YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO DO

crimsonangeltears

I just figured that was an activity toby learned when he was younger. my hubby did taekwon do as a kid (did I spell that right xD)

Darkhalo4321

Probably mixes his red socks with his white shirts...

SpazztastiKim

Piiink

RebelVampire

ker would look dashing in pink probably

SpazztastiKim

Totally

Darkhalo4321

It's really blue'd up, but in the scene after the contact with lark, his shirt is more on the magenta/pink side.

Sarai

a nice pink button-up with a navy blue tie? Very nice

Kabocha

[Image: Antonio saying, "Hey Ker, did you see that chore list I left for ya, eh?"]

Darkhalo4321

just a guy, making dinner... I'm sure...

Sarai

hey my dad makes tacos and cuts fruit with his bowie knife, I'm sure Antonio would do the same

OH NO XD

Darkhalo4321

insert Jason handing Ker some form of cross because- he gon' need it for the grave

better find a saint to save ya

Kabocha

You know, Ker sure mouths off a lot to Antonio... I can't wait to see some form of terror pop up at some point. XD

Sarai

St Jude? XD

(patron of lost causes)

Darkhalo4321

OH NO, that's PERFECT FOR KER

RebelVampire

it turns out we were the shade monsters all along.

Kabocha

Dark -- serious question though. This... Terraphate massacre mentioned in chapter 4... How many people were killed?! http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2300366/4-14/

Tenor | Shinavar

“1. What is your favorite scene in the comic so far and why?” Lark's introduction because he's my baby anD HE'S DOING SO WELL I'M SO PROUD. :DD (Also I just deeply enjoy like, a lot?? of?? he scenes but Lark's intro had me immediatly adopt him so- )

Darkhalo4321

more than 7

SpazztastiKim

Oof

Respheal

Lark is very intriguing

Darkhalo4321

it was more of a serial murder case

Kabocha

Lark's a troubled sunshine child

Respheal

sunshine

Tenor | Shinavar

(Also HI EVERYONE + I will be limited in typing, bound to my left had today )

RebelVampire

ah so one of those massacres where they pulled out a thesaurus to make it sound cooler

Sarai

OH i get the "more than 7" reference now

Kabocha

Wait, more than 7 reference?

Darkhalo4321

more than 7 killed

Kabocha

also, you know... if it's a small number like that... Sounds like ................................... A conspiracy.

Sarai

Boston "massacre" had only 7 people killed

((or was it 5 oh no i'm getting rusty))

crimsonangeltears

But was it random or a set group of people at the same time? hmm

Kabocha

o_o I have no idea

Darkhalo4321

it was across town- but like...yanno.... it happened all on the same night so... suspicious still

Kabocha

MAGICAL MASSACRE!

crimsonangeltears

Ohhh

Darkhalo4321

Culprit was apprehended- or were they? dun dun dun >:#c

Kabocha

Theory: all the people killed were Apparition users

RebelVampire

how big is the town?

Kabocha

And that's how Jason got his magic

Darkhalo4321

Uhm... I'd estimate around the 12-17k range. ish

Kabocha

It is literally murder magic

Darkhalo4321

big enough to have a hospital at.

Sarai

oh

Darkhalo4321

but like Bandon Oregon has a hospital, so like. Eh, if there's a need people will have a hospital.

SpazztastiKim

Cause you know... death is a thing

Darkhalo4321

I did try thinking in terms of "would a city of this size have this or this?" and did some comparisons for research

Kabocha

@Tenor | Shinavar [Image: Lark -- "This boy needs to be happy" Ker -- "This one needs to get over his grudge"](edited)

Darkhalo4321

he's an AXE Murderer

Sarai

oh come on we haven't seen him kill anybody yet

Kabocha

you know, honestly, the first time I saw Ker and Lark interacting, I could have sworn that Lark was like, some trickster asshole. And that he'd done something awful to Ker to make him THAT angry and grumpy.

RebelVampire

ya know i was going to say that is a bigger town than i thought itd be but then i looked up comparable towns near me and have now changes my thoughts that 12k is a tiny town

crimsonangeltears

xD

Kabocha

Maybe he ran into Ker one morning, on the way in to town, and made Ker spill coffee all over his nice, clean shirt.

Respheal

UM

crimsonangeltears

LOOK OUT

Darkhalo4321

It's big- but small. Big enough to have a few draws- but not BIG enough for some stuff.

Respheal

Wow I sure as heck don't remember seeing that lmao

RebelVampire

I thought it was only me who got that impression

Sarai

The town i grew up in is 32k - 12k is TINY XD

Kabocha

30k isn't that small...

Darkhalo4321

See- Roseburg is like 26k population- and I was doing a sized down version of THAT

Kabocha

....I mean, the town I grew up in had that many people, and it was kinda busy but we only had like, 3 blocks... ...of actual city...

Darkhalo4321

you wouldn't believe it but BEND Oregon is now... like 80K

crimsonangeltears

I think in terms of crime it really depends on many factors and the type of crime. Where I come from we have a lot of people technically, but when I was younger certain...crime that happened was not exactly heard of for our location..

We've had three serial killers now and it still isn't something that would have normally happened..

Tenor | Shinavar

12k ain't big but it ain't small. Town next to me is 4k.

Darkhalo4321

lark probably did piss off ker, we just don't know what he did yet

Kabocha

Also worth considering: When we were younger, the news didn't like to cover small towns all that much.(edited)

Sarai

my town was super small up until a few years before I was born, so it really isn't that city-like

Tenor | Shinavar

"Younger"

Kabo: u funny

Kabocha

Ey, remember, only 20 years ago, the internet was thought of as a fad

Tenor | Shinavar

Oh I'm refrencing something else, no worrie slol

RebelVampire

QUESTION 2. Of course, our main protagonist Jason is drenched in mysteries. How exactly do you think Jason’s mother was murdered, and why did the event cause so many changes in the world? Why doesn’t Jason’s dad want to explain the event to him? Who exactly sealed Jason’s memories and for what purpose? Additionally, why are the memories now starting to unravel after all this time? Overall, do you think Jason will learn to control his powers? Does he have a contract as Ker suggests might be possible, or will he have to make one to protect himself? Even if Jason gains control of his powers, how will that change his course in life? Lastly, how will Jason’s experiences with Phates in the future affect his choices?

Respheal

“ How exactly do you think Jason’s mother was murdered”

Horribly

Kabocha

She was stabbed.

Tenor | Shinavar

Dibs on eaten

Respheal

omg

RebelVampire

you know whatever you guys suggest im gonna assume its just all of it

Darkhalo4321

sobs

TENOR

RebelVampire

so stabbed, maybe burned, then eaten

Tenor | Shinavar

What? I'd go into a complete amnesiac trauma experience seeing my mom get eaten in front of me

Kabocha

hold on I have an awful idea

Letter Bee

I feel that the Leader of the Hunters slashed Adelaide to death as part of a plan to demoralize Antonio and keep him from fighting the corruption in the Hunters.

Respheal

And if you're very lucky, in that order?

Sarai

It definately involved Jason somehow, but I don't think he was directly responsible

Tenor | Shinavar

If Jason was responsible I'm chalking it up to "Phrophetic" reasons and mom tried to protect him

Respheal

Jason was a witness at the very least, for sure

Letter Bee

And the Leader of the Hunters also cursed Jason as a further hold on Antonio.

Darkhalo4321

:0

Jason has a hard life

Kabocha

[Image: Crossover joke](edited)

Sarai

DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS KABO

Respheal

WHAT

Darkhalo4321

but her hair was LONG

Respheal

LMAO

Okay okay okay geez uh(edited)

crimsonangeltears

I think she was slashed, not exactly just stabbed? Jason witnessed it so his memories were sealed to protect him from that trauma, but I think that if he remembers who it is, it will put him in Danger. (my guess..)

Respheal

Well, we really don't have any clues as to who did it or why

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2341615/4-23/ I've always wondered if Adalaide is the "she" Lark is talking about.

Is she really dead?

Sarai

i think it was caused by something magic-y he wasn't supposed to see/know about

Kabocha

Is she really? Like, dude, maybe she's not dead, but... Disappeared.

And Lark and Jason share a sort of bond because of it (brothers, maybe???)

Tenor | Shinavar

/Insert Brother Bear Meme for Lark + Adalaide?

crimsonangeltears

If it's disney rules...

Darkhalo4321

Sometimes I can STILL hear his voice

RebelVampire

i support this head canon just so lark and jason can be brothers

Sarai

please don't start another twin theory here

Darkhalo4321

:>

Kabocha

They can't be twins, Lark's older. But maybe Adalaide had a secret child with someone.

crimsonangeltears

I love twins...but I'd have to agree xD

Tenor | Shinavar

Fine I'll up a twin Theory: They're the same person split.

crimsonangeltears

No thank you..

Darkhalo4321

jason just didn't leave for a year. nbd

Respheal

Ooh

Kabocha

Two halves of a whole?

Tenor | Shinavar

Ye

Respheal

Actually, y'know what

Kabocha

Lark is the memories, Jason is the power?

Darkhalo4321

a yin or yang theory

Respheal

I see your twin theory and raise you Lark and Robbie are related(edited)

dat curly hair

Kabocha

omg

Tenor | Shinavar

...

Darkhalo4321

oooo

Tenor | Shinavar

Support

You'd never see it coming their personalities are so different :D

Darkhalo4321

they are the same age too

crimsonangeltears

OR...they are related but time travel or au is involved

Kabocha

!!!!

Darkhalo4321

Robbie is the rogue path

Kabocha

A doppelganger from the phate side of the world?

(Lark, that is)

Darkhalo4321

:0

Kabocha

I mean, Lark is a bird, and Oregon is home to Portland, and if y'all haven't seen Portlandia

crimsonangeltears

OR he's a robot that thinks he's not and he was given fake memories

Kabocha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHmLljk2t8M

Darkhalo4321

Oh nooo

So a doll hm?

Respheal

Oh yeah, regarding the contract part of the question

There was that trippy dream Jason had

Where he looked kinda....corrupted? And someone gave him a cross

I dunno, the timing of that seemed kind of contracty to me

Ah ha, this bit: http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2637351/6-18/(edited)

Kabocha

Who's the other person there?

Respheal

We don't know O:

I think

RebelVampire

in regards to the contract thing, im gonna point out it was suspicious metaphysical contracts were brought up, nobody knows how they work, and it potentially kills ppl

SpazztastiKim

MYSTERY

Darkhalo4321

I mean

Kabocha

Well, people, there's two, but I figure the guy's probably someone like Ker

crimsonangeltears

you'd have to be pretty desperate to agree to it then?

Darkhalo4321

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger?

SpazztastiKim

Halo boo

Darkhalo4321

- adviec from Ker... probably

Kabocha

.........That's how he got those scars.

RebelVampire

that does sound like ker advice

Kabocha

"I'm clearly not dead, so it's okay!"

Darkhalo4321

seems legit

Respheal

Oh derp hi like right in the next page from that it shows Jason dreaming about his mom getting slashed(edited)

Darkhalo4321

his dreams suck

Kabocha

Ker sure isn't the prettiest face you'll see for a motivational spokesperson, but he sure is the one that'll make you say "YIKES"

Darkhalo4321

I did have a lot of fun with that dream sequence. I both loved it and regretted it instantly.

Kabocha

Oh?

SpazztastiKim

The true suffering

Kabocha

It's interesting that Jason sees himself as cursed in the dream, though.

RebelVampire

maybe the dream sequence is how jason made a contract to try and save his mom but between that and her dying it was too overwhelming

Kabocha

Unless the curse just sits on top of any self-representational form of himself in his dreams.

SpazztastiKim

oof

Darkhalo4321

ooof indeedly

It's like it's becoming more and more clearer?

Respheal

Ker observed the curse triggers when Jason's thinking about his mom (or, I guess, what happened to his mom), and he was dreaming about his mom at the time

Darkhalo4321

I believe he does make that inference

(is inference the right word?)

Kabocha

Yeah, I think so

But Dark knows all the answers so clearly can't tell us THE TRUTH

Darkhalo4321

yes it is I feel smart

Respheal

The truth is out there

Kabocha

Okay, more seriously though

Darkhalo4321

I c o u l d

Kabocha

I'm not sure Ker wasn't involved in the murder.

Respheal

Nahh

Kabocha

I dunno.

SpazztastiKim

no... :C

Darkhalo4321

he did skip town

Respheal

Antonio would kill Ker if he was 8V

SpazztastiKim

NOOOO

RebelVampire

yeah i agree with res

ker would not be alive right now

or staying in the house

Darkhalo4321

but antonio needs SOMEONE to clean the bathrooms

SpazztastiKim

pffft

Kabocha

Ker probably can't take antonio, honestly

RebelVampire

ker doesnt need to live in the house for that. get a dog house and make ker sleep outside

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2455383/2-9-5/ I feel like Antonio might have suspected Ker's involvement, intentional or not, at one point tho

and clearly Ker has no problems killing rogue apparitions

okay yes he does, but only because Lark's a kid

RebelVampire

i got more the impression that antonio called ker cause he thought ker would actually give him straight answers about certain things going on that he wasnt made privy too. versus necessarily think ker was directly involved

Kabocha

Hm, true.

RebelVampire

ker secretly has lark's bday marked on a calendar so the minute lark turns 18 he can kill lerk with no qualms cause lark is an adult

Kabocha

Okay, revision to the theory then. Ker may have known who was sent out that night to deal with the new Moonlight Apparition. Ker may not have known why someone was sent out, or to where they were sent... But had info, somehow. and then... When he realized what happened, he couldn't face Antonio for 5 years.

SpazztastiKim

ouch...

RebelVampire

that sounds more like ker

at the very least i dont buy ker saying "i vaguely remember"

that is a conversation you would remember XD

Kabocha

Ker probably doesn't want to remember.

Darkhalo4321

Maybe he made himself forget?(edited)

Kabocha

Unless Ker was secretly in some sort of love/hate relationship with Adalaide, and then was in a state of shock when he heard she'd died. (Although it really seems more hate/hate)

RebelVampire

ker got himself one of those jason curses

Kabocha

(so, yanno, no unrequited love shenanigans there, but we can dream)

Respheal

Well, there is memory magic

Kabocha

...Is Ker a puppet?

Is that what you're getting at Res

Respheal

I mean, Dark saying Ker may have made himself forget

Kabocha

Was Ker made to forget so he could easily carry out orders, and being near Antonio is bad news bc it jogs his memory

Respheal

I'm just saying there's a way to do that

Kabocha

shhh

don't stop me from making up crazy conspiracy theories!

Respheal

Although here's a question: Why only Adelaide?

Jason was there

Kabocha

Because Antonio.

Darkhalo4321

Why only jason?

Respheal

I mean like, if Jason was there, why wasn't he killed too?

Sarai

Jason's dream/memory of the event cuts off right at the moment he's threatened by him mom's killer(edited)

Respheal

Instead, he just got the curse on him

RebelVampire

im assuming either they didnt get a chance to get at jason cause he did apparition things or because adelaide was super duper special and therefore had to die(edited)

Respheal

.....What if someone's using Jason

Kabocha

I feel like the killer was interrupted before he could finish the job.

Oh no...

Respheal

Someone needed him alive? :3c

RebelVampire

if i had to pick someone to blame for the murders im gonna pick belial cause belial is one suspicious mofo

Respheal

^

Kabocha

Also his magic and eyes are purple.

Darkhalo4321

Puuuurple

A royal color

Kabocha

I know that logic doesn't make much sense when stated out loud like that, but -- I figure an easy visual hint someone would use (or well, a way to distinguish who cast what) is to tie the magic color back to the magic user.

...UNLESS Purple is just a cursed color.

In which case, Belial is toxic.

Respheal

And if you're going to code someone as having "evil magic", you use red or purple

Kabocha

Or green

Respheal

The danger colors

Darkhalo4321

green is my favorite color. It will never be toxic to meeee

SpazztastiKim

totally toxic

Sarai

but purple IS the color of Jason's curse

Darkhalo4321

:0

SpazztastiKim

purple IS cursed because that's my favorite color

Kabocha

...So, I guess we need to find out if Belial also knows how to use a sword.

crimsonangeltears

It is also my favorite color! But cursed...? I never thought about it.

Kabocha

TBH it's weird that the hunters are working with him or his brother at all.

Respheal

He seems like the type

SpazztastiKim

possibly

Kabocha

I dunno, Belial seems more the type to use a magic sword and use it for blood magic.

....wait

Would that be why the murders happened?

Darkhalo4321

His brother now... thats a fun character >:3c

Kabocha

Some sort of horrific ritual involving the town?

We haven't seen other places enough to know if this is an oddly concentrated population of magic shit.

But... I wonder.

Respheal

Real quick before the next question: re: how powers will affect Jason's life: Hope you weren't plannin' on college, kiddo. Super powers and college don't mix well

RebelVampire

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2637354/6-20/ maybe not jason because i was looking at this page again and the writing that can be read is saying wake up. and while you could argue its a subconscious thing telling jason to wake up from the dream, you could also interpret it as something he heard cause the murderer wanted jason's apparition powers to awaken.

Kabocha

Hmmm...

RebelVampire

super powered jason cant be any worse at college than the thought of robbie at college XD

Respheal

TRUE

RebelVampire

QUESTION 3. Besides the characters, there seems to be a lot going on in regards to the world. Who do you think Jason can trust: the Hunters or Lark? For what reason do you pick that side? Why do you think the other side can’t be trusted? Overall, do you agree with the Hunters’ stance that Phates should be kept secret? In contrast, do you sympathize with Lark’s goals? What crime do you think he’s being hunted for, and why is it secret? Also, what do you think happened to the people Lark is looking for? Finally, what do you think is going on with the Behem Realm in regards to the corruption and can it be fixed? What role might Jason have in regards to that?

Sarai

I DON'T KNOW OK

Kabocha

Honestly? I think Lark's the more trustworthy. The more I talk this out with made-up theories, the less I am really trusting the hunters.

Sarai

this whole situation with hidden information and magican shenanagins is stressing me out

crimsonangeltears

I will say Lark because that sweet child would never hurt my beloved Jason.

Kabocha

I'm sorry, Crow, you poor child, I really can't trust you until you get an anger management class.

SpazztastiKim

-snorts-

trust no one

RebelVampire

jason shouldnt trust anyone. that is the answer. dont trust ppl who have secrets

Respheal

I tend to think both sides are right and wrong :V The Hunters probably didn't explain things well and are probably doing some shady stuff, but Lark proooooobably reacted poorly and got himself in too deep

Also yes

Trust no one lol

SpazztastiKim

@RebelVampire gets it

Sarai

I don't think phates should be kept secret from the general population

Kabocha

Wait.

WAIT

If there are no secrets...

Then the only person we can trust is Robbie.

Respheal

Lark seems to have good intentions, but probably doesn't have the full story

.......lol

SpazztastiKim

@Respheal gets it too yes

Kabocha

I'm sorry, it's TRUE though.

SpazztastiKim

DON'T TRUST ROBBIE ARE YOU NUTS!?

Respheal

It is true and it hurts

Darkhalo4321

robbie is NOT the person you should trust

RebelVampire

robbie is the murderer confirmed

Respheal

because he's Lark's brother

Kabocha

Y'all are saying don't trust people with secrets, and where does that leave us? EVERYONE but Robbie has secrets.

Darkhalo4321

Toby

SpazztastiKim

hmmmmmmm

Darkhalo4321

Toby is a good kid- no secrets

Sarai

with a fire cracker? absolutely not but with the TRUTH????

Darkhalo4321

y e t

Sarai

YES

RebelVampire

im gonna trust antonio. antonio is just a great dad, great businessman, and great taker carer of ker

SpazztastiKim

I trust no one. not even myself... ESPECIALLY myself

Darkhalo4321

-robbie

Respheal

But even Antonio's keepin' secrets :(

Kabocha

If we're going to trust Antonio, it's only because if I don't, he'll kill me if I walk in his yard.

Respheal

Presumably for good (or so he thinks) reason, but....

Darkhalo4321

I'm sure he HAS his reasons

SpazztastiKim

just because there are reasons doesn't mean they're GOOD reasons

Kabocha

Antonio's a parent. Jason is a teenager. In most stories, you can't trust the parents because they're keeping grown-up secrets from their kids.

SpazztastiKim

heh

hehehe

Kabocha

Like, the truth about that college you really wanna go to... It's not happening. I'm sorry. MIT doesn't offer a full ride, Jason. ...Or does it now

anyway point is

You can't even trust JASON

Darkhalo4321

jason sucks at math, what makes you thik he'd get into MIT XD

Kabocha

because he's keeping secrets!

Darkhalo4321

He IS! How RUDE

Kabocha

The one secret I wanna know is how he gets his hair to stand up like that

Darkhalo4321

Ghibli effect

SpazztastiKim

pfft

Darkhalo4321

The wind styles it FOR him

SpazztastiKim

antigravity hair gel

Respheal

He hangs upside down for an hour every morning (actually no this is more of a Robbie thing)(edited)

Kabocha

Jason's never at 100% power because he's using 10% of it to do his hair.

Sarai

maybe he showers before bed and just

lets it dry however it wants

Darkhalo4321

he needs to get it cut. chop chop chop

bye bye fluff

Sarai

no!

crimsonangeltears

So birds don't style his hair?

Kabocha

And then he'll look like a tiny Antonio

Darkhalo4321

he's a regular snow white that kid

RebelVampire

no i already weeped when robbie cut his hair

Kabocha

Crim, are you suggesting that Jason's a disney princess?

Darkhalo4321

wait until he cuts it SHORTER

Kabocha

... Let's count the qualifications

RebelVampire

there needs to be like 1000% more floof for everyone's hair

Respheal

You mean he's not?

Kabocha

He has a bird friend He has a dead mom But can he SING?

Sarai

when jason cuts his hair will he do it in a comb-over(edited)

Darkhalo4321

ACTUALLY

he can sing very well

oh no- I made a disney princess

Respheal

Disney princess confirmed

Darkhalo4321

He's like BELLE because... he loves reading though!

he doesh't get trapped in a castle. but. like...

SpazztastiKim

nerd

Kabocha

I want adventure in the great wide somewhere~

Darkhalo4321

but not this apparition haaaair

RebelVampire

idk jason isnt really singing about he wants more than his provincial life

Kabocha

Jason, when Robbie comes by. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INDnS3vIKCU

SpazztastiKim

He's more like... Tiana

Darkhalo4321

Oh because... restaurant, right?

SpazztastiKim

and hard worker... stubborn.... oblivious

Darkhalo4321

robbie probably DID ask Jason to marry him HONESTLY

SpazztastiKim

three times at the very least(edited)

crimsonangeltears

But wait....maybe he's hercules since Ker is training him??

Darkhalo4321

he DID propose to like... 5 nurses

SpazztastiKim

tru

Darkhalo4321

I can GO THE DISTANCE

RebelVampire

i wonder what robbie wouldve done if one of the nurses said yes

Kabocha

I'm into the Hercules version of Jason. If only because it means Cathy and Melodie are probably muses

SpazztastiKim

HA

Darkhalo4321

Heck yeah!

Melodie has the moves for that!

SpazztastiKim

TRUTH

Kabocha

Welp.

Darkhalo4321

So The Behem realm

crimsonangeltears

Will there be a musical chapter?

RebelVampire

its probably fine. corruption always fixes itself O_O

Darkhalo4321

how would I comic that?... a musical chapter? When the anime happens, I'll have one made!

Kabocha

I still can't help but think that Crow's some sort of shapeshifter or werewolf... Behem... Behemoth... Plus Crow's propensity to growl like some sort of very angry dog...

RebelVampire

if crow isnt a werewolf i will be surprised

Respheal

I am 100% on board with that theory

RebelVampire

cause theres been enough refs to imply it is so

Darkhalo4321

I mean... He takes commands rather well when threatened- so-

dog training?

Kabocha

Crow doesn't listen to Julie real well tho

SpazztastiKim

he tries

RebelVampire

i think how the behem realm is being dealt with is a major reason jason shouldnt trust the hunters. cause while i dont think the hunters are evil persay, i think in their pursuit to do the good they bend ethics waaaaaay too far(edited)

Darkhalo4321

Julie needs to talk louder-

SpazztastiKim

He is basically a puppy

be loud and RIGHT THERE, then he'll pay attention

Darkhalo4321

yeaaaah- wonder why they have a phate trapped in a glass jar in a makeshift lab

SpazztastiKim

spooky

Kabocha

.... Do the stooges know about that

Darkhalo4321

they might

they might not

>:3c

Kabocha

@RebelVampire -- d'ya think the state of Behem might be related to Jason?

what if Jason's unintentionally an avatar of destruction?

SpazztastiKim

why... did that make me giggle so much?!

RebelVampire

i mean id believe it. sorry jason.

Kabocha

This tiny cinnamon roll of a child -- really there because he's a sign of end times.

RebelVampire

you are destined to destroy all that you love

except antonio

Kabocha

With Antonio as his dad, I'd really believe it.

Darkhalo4321

Yeah, I've been forbidden by many to NOT kill antonio

SpazztastiKim

indeed

Darkhalo4321

which means I probably should kill him, right?

Kabocha

Jason can become a razor-sharp weapon of death... But when it comes to his father, they walk side-by-side into the end.

SpazztastiKim

I did threaten to fly over there and shoot you with something. Do I have to again?(edited)

Sarai

it means you should NOT

Darkhalo4321

D:

RebelVampire

no dark this means the opposite. this means antonio needs 10 layers of plot armor

Darkhalo4321

fine fine he's safe... for now

RebelVampire

and when you pretend to kill him it turns out antonio faked his death and it was his plan all along

SpazztastiKim

I have MULTIPLE Nerf guns Halo...(edited)

Kabocha

oh noooo

Darkhalo4321

He'll eat a potato chip and go just as planned

Kabocha

Live footage of Dark, plotting out the story https://tenor.com/6zEs.gif

SpazztastiKim

^^^

Darkhalo4321

you forgot to add in the part where I plot as horrible implications are made known to me

>:3c fu fu fu

Kabocha

. . . So uh.

RebelVampire

i do think jason is tied to the corruption in all seriousness

Kabocha

Anyone got new horrible implications to point out?

I'd agree with you on that, Rebel.... Hold on, I feel like there's visual evidence

Darkhalo4321

oh?

Kabocha

Oh, no nevermind

I was like, "I remember that shot of the blocked off Behem realm being foresty," and linked it to Jason's dream where he got the Rosary... But they don't look similar at all.

But what seems to be a gate(????) to the realm has the same kind of creeping blackness as was surrounding Jason and the corrupted shade

RebelVampire

as far as im concerned the only evidence we need is that jason has amnesia and all the events tie back to the massacre

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2663394/6-32-chapter-end/ http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2637351/6-18/ But I'm not sure if that's just Dark's visual shorthand for "dark magic"

So file this under "more evidence needed, but I'm choosing to believe they're tied together somehow"

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2017341/2-10/ Also, apparently the Jason = Apparition user has been hidden from the hunters for a while... So, I wonder if Jason changed that night, corrupted the Behem realm with his awakening (somehow -- maybe it was just some sort of casting in place from the previous apparition user), and then got home after horrific things happened, only to have his mother murdered

The problem with this is, we don't know how casting this sort of stuff works yet, so I don't know if Jason's been in proximity TO the Behem realm if it requires that he physically be there to affect it.

Darkhalo4321

He's a wot? He's an apparition antonio-

Kabocha

So, I think until shown otherwise, if Jason's power is linked to Behem's state... Jason's probably a symptom of the problem, more than the cause??

RebelVampire

to be fair though we cant say for sure the corruption even started in the behem realm can we?

cause it couldve started elsewhere and thats just the first notable place it hit in its spread

Kabocha

true -- it could have been Belial starting shit, and it spread like a wildfire.

RebelVampire

belial please, observe proper fire control procedures at least(edited)

Kabocha

never

Darkhalo4321

a forest fire to burn all the... evidence...

blame it on teens using the beehive burner as a party spot

just as planned

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2663394/6-32-chapter-end/ Also, I wonder why Julie cares so much about the Behem realm? I know you don't need to have a link to a place to care, but... I feel like she has more than just Crow.

RebelVampire

QUESTION 4. Jason isn’t the only character in the comic with secrets. Do you think there are any significant things that Toby might know from the past that are sealed from Jason? If so, what and how will that affect his and Jason’s relationship? What do you think the story is with Robbie and how Jason ended up his friend? Why won’t Jason tell Toby the circumstances, and why is Robbie’s situation with Jason significant? Also, will the relationship between Jason and Melodie develop, or is it doomed to the status quo? Moving to other characters, how do you think Ker came upon his eye and the ability to use Fae magic? How might this event be influencing his choices and position with the Hunters? Last, what is going on with Belial, and what do you think this means for the story?

Kabocha

To be honest, when we found out that Robbie just kind of appeared in their friend group one day, I half expected that Robbie would be part of Jason? Like, that whole part of Jason that got separated out when he developed amnesia, but then the curse was introduced, and it was like... "nah"

Darkhalo4321

Eh- but you have to think back to Annette and Jason's conversation on the back porch-

Respheal

I've had a theory for a while that Robbie may have attempted suicide.... Mostly fueled by "Are you suicidal?!" "Yes?" and the references to Robbie being in a hospital

And that's probably how they met? 'cuz Jason's sister is a nurse?

Kabocha

Yeah...

RebelVampire

itd make sense cause theres a lot of rumors surrounding robbie and well...rumors lead to bullying >_>

Respheal

And that conversation between Jason and his sister was very......real

"is he okay?"

Kabocha

Robbie's a good egg who decided if he was going to be talked about, he may as well give them something to talk about

RebelVampire

and itd actually explain robbie's sort of cavalier attitude. cause if hes actually depressed than he doesnt care about his safety

thus jumps on well covers

Darkhalo4321

when Inspector Toby says "lets not stand on this-"

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2222484/1-17/ Toby's pretty cavalier about risking Robbie for Jason's sake tho

Respheal

And why Jason, being the good kid he is, doesn't drop Robbie like a brick when he's consistently crass

Darkhalo4321

if he don't care about his safety, why should he?

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2222492/1-21/ Because Jason cares

RebelVampire

well yeah, why would toby pick robbie over his best friend? XD

Respheal

I'm still mad at Robbie about the cafeteria scene lol

punk

Darkhalo4321

in the redraw I think I made it worse, but less directed...

if that's possible...even

Kabocha

Toby seemed to join in on it in those pages tho

Toby, why are you so mean to Mel. XD

what did she do to you

Darkhalo4321

Toby-... t o b y

sighs Toby- He's such a complicated nooooodle

RebelVampire

i just assumed robbie acted that way because thats how he handles socially awkward situations he doesnt want to be a part of. and his go to mode is "be a jackass"

Kabocha

.... Mel tried to be friendly, Toby didn't take her being friendly very well because it was a bad day, Mel continued to pester A grudge began

RebelVampire

for the cafeteria scene that is

Kabocha

Well, no, I mean, that could be their history XD

But yes, Robbie being a jackass is default, I think

"I don't know what to do, so go away" only he can't say those words

because then he looks weak

Darkhalo4321

truuue

RebelVampire

toby is a complicated noodle tho. i cant decide if he can be trusted or not. cause he seems honest but then at the same time he feels like he has a secret skeleton closet of secrets

Darkhalo4321

but, Toby Melodie and Jason have been friends for a while now-

his room DOES have a closet Hmmmm

Respheal

When Jason mentioned he had started remembering things, Toby looked like he was ready to whack Jason upside the head if it'd bring on the amnesia again

A definite "nope nope nope bad don't remember" sort of expression

Darkhalo4321

yeah, bad things happen when that... happened...

Kabocha

Maybe Toby has a secret he needs to hide.

Respheal

What are you hiding?

Darkhalo4321

MAYBE

cue law and order theme

Kabocha

Or at least, that was my impression during that first time, but when it was mentioned that Jason gets hospitalized...

It was like, hm, okay. Toby's not suspicious I guess.

Darkhalo4321

f o r n o w

Kabocha

Unless he was that other figure in the bg of that dream

Darkhalo4321

:0

is Toby the contracteee?

Kabocha

Part of the contract, maybe XD

crimsonangeltears

I gotta leave the chat guys, sorry! (gotta make dinner) Thank you for including me!

Sarai

bye! thanks for joining us!!

RebelVampire

thank you for comin @crimsonangeltears ~!

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2637351/6-18/ <- this page, first panel, 3 figures, just fyi

Darkhalo4321

Thanks for coming Crimson! makes yummy food for your family!

Kabocha

Have a good night Crim~!

RebelVampire

ok so it wasnt just me. i tots thought toby's reaction to jason's memories returning was super suspicious

and like he was ready to flee the country

Kabocha

well, if Jason is linked to the destruction of realms

wouldn't you?

Darkhalo4321

there is a lot about the APPARITIONS the hunters DONT KNOW sooo

Kabocha

that's why they want Lark

to counteract Jason.

Darkhalo4321

>;3c

RebelVampire

why only get one when you can have both tho?

Kabocha

They don't want him dead, but captured if possible. Because even if he dies, that power will reappear, yeah? but Lark's like, "Yeah, nah, I'm fine with the world ending."

Darkhalo4321

I'm surprised no one has brought up the lab... with lark...

Kabocha

Well

It's still new-ish information

Darkhalo4321

True-

Kabocha

We don't know who had the forest lab under their control yet, or am I forgetting something

maybe they had all those kids to test corruption on

Test subjects for Belial's brother~

'cause eventually, you need human subjects.

Darkhalo4321

I mean- they are keeping phates in jars so-

Kabocha

Nari was sacrificed for the sake of the Behem realm!

Darkhalo4321

shes a homuraaaa

or a madoka?

Kabocha

Neither

she's Sayaka

Darkhalo4321

THERE we go

RebelVampire

i dont have enough info to theorize on the lab. cause i got more the impression the kids were at a training facility for the hunters than a lab and that the lab came later.

Kabocha

But uh... There were theories on Dark's server about Mr. Grimr...

RebelVampire

maybe theyre pulling an fma and when lark finds nari shes gonna be fused with a phate

Kabocha

Ahahaha oh no

NO

REBEL NO

Respheal

WHY

Kabocha

Don't give Dark ideas!

Darkhalo4321

... l- lark?

>:3c

Kabocha

Lark-oniichan...

SpazztastiKim

S-stop?(edited)

Sarai

ENOUGH

Kabocha

We have found the limit, and it is Nina jokes.

Sarai

I can't take nina jokes in two servers gosh darn it

SpazztastiKim

that will ALWYAS be the limit

Sarai

^^^

Darkhalo4321

this will be the hill I die on

Kabocha

Okay, but seriously, Mr. Grimr has purple eyes.

Is he Belial's bro

Darkhalo4321

:0

Sarai

he might be

Darkhalo4321

purple, and purple makes a connection-

SpazztastiKim

nothing but pain

Kabocha

I mean

we have yet to see ... What was her name?

Sassypants?

Darkhalo4321

he knows stuff

Kabocha

Sizzlebritches?(edited)

Darkhalo4321

YES

XD

Respheal

"her"(edited)

Kabocha

So, I guess we're going to have a scene of this comic in a strip club.

Respheal

WHO

Darkhalo4321

d... did you not

oh dear

Kabocha

Dark, if you skimp out on the bright colored lights, I'll be sad.

Darkhalo4321

my google search history is going to ask questions kabo

Kabocha

Just look up sterotypical pictures from Vegas

it'll be fine

Or watch Showgirls (don't watch showgirls, it's not really good)

RebelVampire

vegas is basically one big strip club

Darkhalo4321

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2616663/6-12/

@Respheal

That's WHO

Respheal

Oh

I uh

I actually meant who's the 'her' Grimr is referring to

Darkhalo4321

I felt very clever about the name.

OH

RebelVampire

i assume the her was nari but now that res brings up that page...lark, did you...did you make a metaphysical contract?

Darkhalo4321

o h

Kabocha

"her" -- probably Nari. Or Adalaide. XD

Darkhalo4321

o h n o

Kabocha

If Nari's not fully dead, she will be soon.

A victim of corruption...

Respheal

r i p

Kabocha

I mean, you kind of sealed her fate with the whole friggin blood shots followed by tears

how else do you interpret that

Darkhalo4321

he just... misses her and regrets his bloody murdering ness or... something

Kabocha

http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/comics/2685206/7-5/ Lark is fine if the world ends because Nari isn't in it.

Respheal

The red was actually his hair dye

Darkhalo4321

yes

Kabocha

That's why he wants Jason.

FREE NARI, OR I SET HIM UPON YOU

RebelVampire

lark please. what you do is be the distraction and have jason sneak in. cause they wont be expecting jason and thus jason has the element of surprise to wreck their stuff

Darkhalo4321

Jason can barely transform guys, he'd just go in and start screaming XD

might as well SEND ROBBIOE

actually... That would work.He can seduce the guards see.

RebelVampire

that works too. send robbie and jason.

ultimate tag team

Kabocha

[image: Return Nari... Or suffer his curse...](edited)

Darkhalo4321

Jason would have to remind lark that... he's no idea what he's talking about XD curse? What curse? I'm F I N E

narrators voice He was NOT fine

Kabocha

See, I was imagining it to be more like King Ramses...

Darkhalo4321

oh yah?

Kabocha

RETURN THE SLAB....

OR SUFFER MY CURSE....

Darkhalo4321

OH

Yah Lark would try that, huh?

Kabocha

Yep. only Jason is the curse he shall set upon the world

Darkhalo4321

because his curse is FORBIDDEN MAGICwoooooo

and much scarier for some reason

Kabocha

:3

Well, it'll be okay eventually, I'm sure.

RebelVampire

lark's plans always work out

nothing could go wrong

Darkhalo4321

it'll all work out-

maybe

Kabocha

Nari's not doomed. Jason will be fine. And best of all, Lark will get everything he wanted.

Darkhalo4321

it's fine

Kabocha

And Robbie will live a happy life.

Darkhalo4321

the kids are okay

trust me

RebelVampire

theyre all dead

Kabocha

And you're not going to do anything to Antonio.

Darkhalo4321

e x a c t l y

Kabocha

That's it! That's the story.

Everything is FINE

Darkhalo4321

MCR's I'm not okay plays in the background

RebelVampire

COMIC TEA PARTY- THURSDAY BOOK CLUB END!

Sadly, this wraps up this week’s Thursday Book Club chat for now. Thank you so much to everyone for reading and joining us! We want to give a special thank you to Janaka Davis (Darkhalo4321), as well, for making Moonlight Apparition. If you liked the comic, make sure to support Janaka Davis’ efforts however you’re able to~!

Read and Comment: http://moonlightapparition.smackjeeves.com/

Janaka’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Darkhalo4321

Janaka’s Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A0A1K9D7

Janaka’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Darkhalo4321

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Netlify Does Cache Invalidation For You

This is one of my favorite Netlify features. Say you’re working on a site and you change as asset like a CSS, JavaScript, or image file. Ya know, like do our job. On Netlify, you don’t have to think about how that’s going to play out with deployment, browsers, and cache. Netlify just handles it for you.

Netlify calls this Instant Cache Invalidation, part of the “rocketjuice” of Netlify.

On all the sites I work on that aren’t on Netlify, I do have to think about it (ugh). If you look at this very websites source, you’ll see a link to a stylesheet something like this:

<link href="https://css-tricks.com/wp-content/themes/CSS-Tricks-17/style.css?cache_bust=1594590986788"> rel="stylesheet"

See that ?cache_bust= stuff at the end of the stylesheet URL? Those are just gibberish characters I put into that URL manually (based on a Date() call) so that when I push a change to the file, it breaks both the CDN and people’s own browser cache and they get the new file. If I didn’t do that, the changes I push won’t be seen until all the cache expires or is manually removed by users, which is… bad. I might be fixing a bug! Or releasing a new feature! It’s extra bad because that CSS might go along with some HTML which doesn’t cache as aggressively and could lead to a mismatch of HTML and expected CSS.

I work on some sites where I change that cache-busting string by hand because I’m too lazy to automate it. Usually, I do automate it though. I recently shared my Gulpfile which I hand-wrote, and part of which deals with this cache-busting. It is work to write, work to maintain, and work to use during development. You can even read the comments on that post and see other people’s strategies for doing the same thing that are different than how I do it. Errrrrrybody be cache-busting.

Not on Netlify.

Again, you change an asset, push it up, Netlify knows it’s changed and does all the cache busting for you. So your stylesheet can be linked up like:

<link href="dont-even-worry-about-it.css" rel="stylesheet" />

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15 Money-Saving Tips YK Linke

According to CNBC, American dog owners spend upwards of $2,000 per year on routine care and maintenance for each of their pups. If there is a medical emergency, that figure can easily sore above $10,000. With these tips, you can give your furry family members the best of the best and save money in the process! 1. Make Your Own Products: -DIY Dog Beds IMAGE CREDIT: 99PALLETS  There was a time when pallets were tossed out like useless garbage. Now, there are countless DIY projects from holiday decorations to trendy dog beds to be made with these free (or at least inexpensive) wooden platforms. The hardest part about these pallet beds is choosing which one your pup will like best! -DIY Toys IMAGE CREDIT: INSTRUCTABLES  The internet is overflowing with fun, innovative ideas for creating toys from household items or inexpensive bric-a-brac. Here’s a roundup of 33 different options to brighten up any pup’s toybox for less. -DIY Healthy Treats IMAGE CREDIT: DOGGY DESSERT CHEF  A single bag of treats made from high-quality, domestically-sourced ingredients can cost upwards of $20! Making your own not only allows you to control exactly what your furry friend eats, chances are you already have many of the ingredients in your kitchen. It’s a win-win! -DIY Pill Pockets Does your pooch require daily medication? Is she too smart to fall for the old pill-in-cheese trick? Squishy, delicious Pill Pockets are a wonderful way to ensure your dog swallows her meds, but they can be quite expensive.  This simple, no-bake DIY recipe requires just three ingredients: milk, crunchy peanut butter and the flour of your choice – try almond, pups love it! 2. Take Advantage Of “Frequent Buyer” Promos Whether it’s a rewards card to a pet supply store or a frequent buyer program direct from the manufacturer, you can save on the essential products you purchase regularly. Big box stores like PetSmart offer “Pet Perks” for members such as in-store discounts, members-only online coupons, and customized email alerts to let you know when your favorite products go on sale. Many of the major pet food manufacturers also offer benefits to their loyal customers like Buy-10-Get-One-Free programs or customer appreciation coupons.   3. “Clip” Coupons With websites like Coupons.com and Groupon, you don’t have to steal your neighbor’s newspaper to cash in on money-saving offers! In addition, several websites have emerged with the sole purpose of selling discounted pet products. Doggyloot and Coupaw offer their members up to 75% off retail savings and free shipping on dog treats, chews, toys, food and accessories. Dog.com posts frequent “doorbusters” and promo codes such as 20 – 30% off your entire purchase – just remember to take shipping into account. Wag.com was recently purchased by Amazon, allowing you to acquire many of their deeply-discounted pet products with free Prime shipping. Even non-Prime members get free shipping on purchases of $49 or more.   4. Score Free Products If you are willing to invest a small amount of your time writing reviews, websites like PINCHme will reward you with free goodies! You simply fill out a profile, select the products you’d like to try, and the company will send you a monthly package of samples to try out and review completely free – including shipping! SnagShout is another way to score free loot. Joining the group gives you access to free or deeply discounted products from Amazon in exchange for your honest review. They offer a wide range of categories – including pet supplies. 5. Buy Food In Bulk & Store It Properly Lugging around gigantic bags of dog food may be a pain, but the savings are worth it! The cost per pound of kibble tends to go down as the weight goes up. Check the expiration date and store it properly in your home to ensure it stays fresh. 6. Make Your Own Pet-Safe Household Cleanser Pet-safe household cleaners can be costly, but you probably already have the ingredients to make your own. The combination of baking soda and vinegar is a tried-and-true method for cleaning and deodorizing almost any pet mess. 7. Use Gloves & A Squeegee For Hair Removal Do you find yourself constantly lint-rolling your sofa to remove pet hair? Rubber dish gloves and squeegees effectively extract shed hair from carpets and furniture – plus, you only need to purchase them once.   8. Extend The Life Of Your Pet Shampoo Did you know that almost all dog shampoos/conditioners are intended to be diluted? That means you are washing money down the drain if you use it as-is. Instead, dispense a small amount into a plastic pitcher, mix with warm water, pour over your pup, and lather! 9. Wipe Those Paws You can preserve your flooring and furniture while saving money on household cleaning products by wiping your dog’s paws before she enters the house. High-quality grooming wipes can also remove allergens, prevent excess yeast build-up, and keep your dog smelling fresh between baths. 10. Trim Nails At Home Having your dog’s nails professionally trimmed is not a major expense – typically between $10 and $20 – but these fees add up over time. If you are comfortable and have someone to help you, consider trimming your dog’s nails at home. You can also try a few methods to extend the time between trims. 11. See The Vet Regularly The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is the absolute truth. Dogs are extremely stoic, and waiting until they “seem sick” to see your vet may cost you big bucks – and precious time with your pooch. The money you spend on regular head-to-toe checkups could end up saving you thousands of dollars in veterinary bills, not to mention a lifetime of regret. 12. Prioritize Dental Health Caring for your dog’s teeth is one of the most important aspects of care you can provide. Not only will maintaining a healthy mouth save you money on expensive dental procedures, oral health also impacts your dog’s heart, liver, kidneys and overall wellbeing. You can even use coconut oilinstead of buying specialty doggy toothpaste. Additional Tip: Should your dog need a dental cleaning, many veterinarians offer discounted procedures during National Pet Dental Health Month each February. 13. Watch The Waistline Obesity in dogs can lead to expensive and life-threatening health problems like diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. In addition, over-feeding your pup will add up exponentially in extra food over the years. Instead, make healthy diet and exercise choices on behalf of your pup – his health and your wallet will thank you! 14. Invest In Pet Insurance Or Open A Savings Account No matter what your opinion is on pet insurance, preparing for an emergency makes good financial sense. Some pet insurance policies only cover unexpected accidents and illnesses, while others offer discounts on routine care as well. If you decide to purchase insurance for your dog, do so as soon as possible since premiums tend to increase with age. You may also want to add your dog to your car insurance. Many companies, such as Progressive, have programs that will cover your dog’s vet bills in the event of an accident. If you prefer to avoid the risk/reward gamble of paying into pet insurance, consider opening an interest-accruing savings account for your dog’s veterinary care. If your dog remains healthy, you are not out money for insurance premiums; but if there is an emergency, you will be financially prepared. 15. Adopt Don’t Shop If you are planning to add a new dog to your family, consider adopting from a shelter or rescue group rather than buying from a pet store or a breeder. Adoption fees vary widely, but tend to cover much of the costly care a puppy needs in his or her first year including vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip and veterinary exams. In addition, many shelter dogs have already undergone training which will save you money on professional trainers, potty training pads, etc. If you have your heart set on a specific breed, keep in mind that 25% of shelter dogs are purebreds. Sites like PetFinder allow you to search for adoptable dogs all over the country by age, breed, gender and geographic location so you can find your perfect pooch-match! https://strategiesmarketing.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/15-money-saving-tips-yk-linke/

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How to Create a Winning Summer Sale (A Step by Step Walkthrough)

Need a bit of help with your next online marketing promotion?

Want to run a summer sale but not sure how to maximize the chance of success?

According to web analytics firm RJMetrics, sales for ecommerce businesses decline by 30% in July (from a high in December).

So what can you do about it?

This article will break down a complete strategy for running a summer sale for your online store.

I'll create a hypothetical campaign - based around 50% off women's sandals - show you how to set up your landing page and popups, break down Facebook Ad design and targeting, and give some email templates you can use to turn interested, prospective customers into buyers.

Everything you need to know to get the most from a summer promotion.

Create an Optimized Sale Page:

Your first stop is your website developer or, even better, a landing page tool.

When creating a summer sale, you want to focus prospective customers on that sale, not anything else.

Distraction (in the form of too many links or multiple offers) will do nothing more than drop conversion rates.

As a result, design a page which limits your visitor's options. Ideally something like this (built by me within the Wishpond product page builder):

To see this page in action, it's live on a Wishpond subdomain.

Create an Exit-Intent Popup to Get More Out of Your Traffic:

Next, hedge your bets with an exit-intent popup specific to this campaign.

The best way to turn prospective customers into paying customers is with an incentive (like the promotion we're running here).

But not everyone's going to take advantage of your seasonal promotion. And in the eventuality that they leave (say… 90% of them) an exit-intent popup will appear, prompting them to subscribe in order to get exclusive discounts and first access to promotions.

Again, I put something together with Wishpond's popup builder in a few minutes (notice that, stylistically, it matches the product page it appears on. This continuity is crucial):

Advertise on Facebook

Alright, we have a campaign-specific product page and a campaign-specific exit-intent popup. Now we just need to send some traffic there.

I should absolutely notify my current email list of this promotion. Ideally I'll already have a segment in my email marketing tool which is comprised of women who might be interested in summer sandals.

But those people have already bought from me. I'd like to drive new customers with this summer campaign.

As a result, I need to set up an ad campaign.

If you have any questions about Facebook Advertising, check out my free resource The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads.

Let's take a look at the Facebook Ad I put together for the 50%-off women's sandals summer campaign:

The Facebook Ad:

Notice that the image itself is very simple, and the border eye-catching. The border also matches the color-scheme of my product page and exit-intent popup.

I've put the value of my offer front and center (as well as the limited-time element). This is best practice.

The Facebook Ad Audience:

For this Facebook Ad, I've set a daily budget of $40 (though it's unlikely to reach even half that). I've targeted women in my target demographic (22 - 55) within the US (where my hypothetical company ships).

Facebook also enables me to exclusively show this ad to women who have previously bought shoes online.

I could also target by women who have clicked the "Shop Now" CTA on a Facebook Ad in the past week - indicating they're active online shoppers.

I could also target far more broadly by including all women in my demographic, to see which strategy works best.

If Facebook's estimated reach is even remotely accurate I can expect roughly 7,500 impressions/ad views a day. If .5% of those click through to my product page, and 10% of those people buy my product (with an average order value of $40), I'll get a 200% ROI from this campaign even with the 50% discount.

Create Follow-up Emails To Turn Contacts into Sales

So I have a 90% bounce-rate from my product page, but my exit-intent popup is converting about 3% of those people. So I need to create a strategy which turns those new contacts into sales.

So that requires two things: 1) An email marketing tool and 2) Segmentation.

And luckily, I already have an email marketing tool (Wishpond) and the campaign-specific popup I created is an effective way to segment your leads.

My first action would be to create a workflow (still within Wishpond) which sends people who convert on that popup to a specific segment as well as my general subscriber segment. That'd look like this…

Then I'd send the segment three emails over the course of the next 10 days:

Email #1:

Time Delay: 4 Days

Email #2:

Subject: Check out a style guide from fashion guru Mimi Banks!

Hey there!

Check out this style guide from our good friend (and my personal fashion hero) Mimi banks!

In this guide, Mimi breaks down her footwear do's and dont's for summer.

Click here to read!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Time Delay: 4 Days, 1 Hour

Email #3:

Subject: 48 hours left to take advantage of free shipping!

Hey there!

Just wanted to remind you that our free shipping coupon code (exclusive to new email subscribers) expires in less than 48 hours.

Remember, that coupon code is [LIST2178]. Just paste it into the prompted box upon checkout.

Any questions, just let me know!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Wrapping it Up

Does all that make sense?

This strategy - a promotion, exit-popup, ad campaign and follow-up emails - is everything you need in a campaign, and all of it can be done (with a bit of practice) by the most beginner of online marketers.

Feel free to copy any or all of the steps I've provided above. Steal away!

And let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

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15 Money-Saving Tips YK Linke

According to CNBC, American dog owners spend upwards of $2,000 per year on routine care and maintenance for each of their pups. If there is a medical emergency, that figure can easily sore above $10,000. With these tips, you can give your furry family members the best of the best and save money in the process! 1. Make Your Own Products: -DIY Dog Beds IMAGE CREDIT: 99PALLETS  There was a time when pallets were tossed out like useless garbage. Now, there are countless DIY projects from holiday decorations to trendy dog beds to be made with these free (or at least inexpensive) wooden platforms. The hardest part about these pallet beds is choosing which one your pup will like best! -DIY Toys IMAGE CREDIT: INSTRUCTABLES  The internet is overflowing with fun, innovative ideas for creating toys from household items or inexpensive bric-a-brac. Here’s a roundup of 33 different options to brighten up any pup’s toybox for less. -DIY Healthy Treats IMAGE CREDIT: DOGGY DESSERT CHEF  A single bag of treats made from high-quality, domestically-sourced ingredients can cost upwards of $20! Making your own not only allows you to control exactly what your furry friend eats, chances are you already have many of the ingredients in your kitchen. It’s a win-win! -DIY Pill Pockets Does your pooch require daily medication? Is she too smart to fall for the old pill-in-cheese trick? Squishy, delicious Pill Pockets are a wonderful way to ensure your dog swallows her meds, but they can be quite expensive.  This simple, no-bake DIY recipe requires just three ingredients: milk, crunchy peanut butter and the flour of your choice – try almond, pups love it! 2. Take Advantage Of “Frequent Buyer” Promos Whether it’s a rewards card to a pet supply store or a frequent buyer program direct from the manufacturer, you can save on the essential products you purchase regularly. Big box stores like PetSmart offer “Pet Perks” for members such as in-store discounts, members-only online coupons, and customized email alerts to let you know when your favorite products go on sale. Many of the major pet food manufacturers also offer benefits to their loyal customers like Buy-10-Get-One-Free programs or customer appreciation coupons.   3. “Clip” Coupons With websites like Coupons.com and Groupon, you don’t have to steal your neighbor’s newspaper to cash in on money-saving offers! In addition, several websites have emerged with the sole purpose of selling discounted pet products. Doggyloot and Coupaw offer their members up to 75% off retail savings and free shipping on dog treats, chews, toys, food and accessories. Dog.com posts frequent “doorbusters” and promo codes such as 20 – 30% off your entire purchase – just remember to take shipping into account. Wag.com was recently purchased by Amazon, allowing you to acquire many of their deeply-discounted pet products with free Prime shipping. Even non-Prime members get free shipping on purchases of $49 or more.   4. Score Free Products If you are willing to invest a small amount of your time writing reviews, websites like PINCHme will reward you with free goodies! You simply fill out a profile, select the products you’d like to try, and the company will send you a monthly package of samples to try out and review completely free – including shipping! SnagShout is another way to score free loot. Joining the group gives you access to free or deeply discounted products from Amazon in exchange for your honest review. They offer a wide range of categories – including pet supplies. 5. Buy Food In Bulk & Store It Properly Lugging around gigantic bags of dog food may be a pain, but the savings are worth it! The cost per pound of kibble tends to go down as the weight goes up. Check the expiration date and store it properly in your home to ensure it stays fresh. 6. Make Your Own Pet-Safe Household Cleanser Pet-safe household cleaners can be costly, but you probably already have the ingredients to make your own. The combination of baking soda and vinegar is a tried-and-true method for cleaning and deodorizing almost any pet mess. 7. Use Gloves & A Squeegee For Hair Removal Do you find yourself constantly lint-rolling your sofa to remove pet hair? Rubber dish gloves and squeegees effectively extract shed hair from carpets and furniture – plus, you only need to purchase them once.   8. Extend The Life Of Your Pet Shampoo Did you know that almost all dog shampoos/conditioners are intended to be diluted? That means you are washing money down the drain if you use it as-is. Instead, dispense a small amount into a plastic pitcher, mix with warm water, pour over your pup, and lather! 9. Wipe Those Paws You can preserve your flooring and furniture while saving money on household cleaning products by wiping your dog’s paws before she enters the house. High-quality grooming wipes can also remove allergens, prevent excess yeast build-up, and keep your dog smelling fresh between baths. 10. Trim Nails At Home Having your dog’s nails professionally trimmed is not a major expense – typically between $10 and $20 – but these fees add up over time. If you are comfortable and have someone to help you, consider trimming your dog’s nails at home. You can also try a few methods to extend the time between trims. 11. See The Vet Regularly The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is the absolute truth. Dogs are extremely stoic, and waiting until they “seem sick” to see your vet may cost you big bucks – and precious time with your pooch. The money you spend on regular head-to-toe checkups could end up saving you thousands of dollars in veterinary bills, not to mention a lifetime of regret. 12. Prioritize Dental Health Caring for your dog’s teeth is one of the most important aspects of care you can provide. Not only will maintaining a healthy mouth save you money on expensive dental procedures, oral health also impacts your dog’s heart, liver, kidneys and overall wellbeing. You can even use coconut oilinstead of buying specialty doggy toothpaste. Additional Tip: Should your dog need a dental cleaning, many veterinarians offer discounted procedures during National Pet Dental Health Month each February. 13. Watch The Waistline Obesity in dogs can lead to expensive and life-threatening health problems like diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. In addition, over-feeding your pup will add up exponentially in extra food over the years. Instead, make healthy diet and exercise choices on behalf of your pup – his health and your wallet will thank you! 14. Invest In Pet Insurance Or Open A Savings Account No matter what your opinion is on pet insurance, preparing for an emergency makes good financial sense. Some pet insurance policies only cover unexpected accidents and illnesses, while others offer discounts on routine care as well. If you decide to purchase insurance for your dog, do so as soon as possible since premiums tend to increase with age. You may also want to add your dog to your car insurance. Many companies, such as Progressive, have programs that will cover your dog’s vet bills in the event of an accident. If you prefer to avoid the risk/reward gamble of paying into pet insurance, consider opening an interest-accruing savings account for your dog’s veterinary care. If your dog remains healthy, you are not out money for insurance premiums; but if there is an emergency, you will be financially prepared. 15. Adopt Don’t Shop If you are planning to add a new dog to your family, consider adopting from a shelter or rescue group rather than buying from a pet store or a breeder. Adoption fees vary widely, but tend to cover much of the costly care a puppy needs in his or her first year including vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip and veterinary exams. In addition, many shelter dogs have already undergone training which will save you money on professional trainers, potty training pads, etc. If you have your heart set on a specific breed, keep in mind that 25% of shelter dogs are purebreds. Sites like PetFinder allow you to search for adoptable dogs all over the country by age, breed, gender and geographic location so you can find your perfect pooch-match! https://strategiesmarketing.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/15-money-saving-tips-yk-linke/

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How to Create a Winning Summer Sale (A Step by Step Walkthrough)

Need a bit of help with your next online marketing promotion?

Want to run a summer sale but not sure how to maximize the chance of success?

According to web analytics firm RJMetrics, sales for ecommerce businesses decline by 30% in July (from a high in December).

So what can you do about it?

This article will break down a complete strategy for running a summer sale for your online store.

I'll create a hypothetical campaign - based around 50% off women's sandals - show you how to set up your landing page and popups, break down Facebook Ad design and targeting, and give some email templates you can use to turn interested, prospective customers into buyers.

Everything you need to know to get the most from a summer promotion.

Create an Optimized Sale Page:

Your first stop is your website developer or, even better, a landing page tool.

When creating a summer sale, you want to focus prospective customers on that sale, not anything else.

Distraction (in the form of too many links or multiple offers) will do nothing more than drop conversion rates.

As a result, design a page which limits your visitor's options. Ideally something like this (built by me within the Wishpond product page builder):

To see this page in action, it's live on a Wishpond subdomain.

Create an Exit-Intent Popup to Get More Out of Your Traffic:

Next, hedge your bets with an exit-intent popup specific to this campaign.

The best way to turn prospective customers into paying customers is with an incentive (like the promotion we're running here).

But not everyone's going to take advantage of your seasonal promotion. And in the eventuality that they leave (say… 90% of them) an exit-intent popup will appear, prompting them to subscribe in order to get exclusive discounts and first access to promotions.

Again, I put something together with Wishpond's popup builder in a few minutes (notice that, stylistically, it matches the product page it appears on. This continuity is crucial):

Advertise on Facebook

Alright, we have a campaign-specific product page and a campaign-specific exit-intent popup. Now we just need to send some traffic there.

I should absolutely notify my current email list of this promotion. Ideally I'll already have a segment in my email marketing tool which is comprised of women who might be interested in summer sandals.

But those people have already bought from me. I'd like to drive new customers with this summer campaign.

As a result, I need to set up an ad campaign.

If you have any questions about Facebook Advertising, check out my free resource The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads.

Let's take a look at the Facebook Ad I put together for the 50%-off women's sandals summer campaign:

The Facebook Ad:

Notice that the image itself is very simple, and the border eye-catching. The border also matches the color-scheme of my product page and exit-intent popup.

I've put the value of my offer front and center (as well as the limited-time element). This is best practice.

The Facebook Ad Audience:

For this Facebook Ad, I've set a daily budget of $40 (though it's unlikely to reach even half that). I've targeted women in my target demographic (22 - 55) within the US (where my hypothetical company ships).

Facebook also enables me to exclusively show this ad to women who have previously bought shoes online.

I could also target by women who have clicked the "Shop Now" CTA on a Facebook Ad in the past week - indicating they're active online shoppers.

I could also target far more broadly by including all women in my demographic, to see which strategy works best.

If Facebook's estimated reach is even remotely accurate I can expect roughly 7,500 impressions/ad views a day. If .5% of those click through to my product page, and 10% of those people buy my product (with an average order value of $40), I'll get a 200% ROI from this campaign even with the 50% discount.

Create Follow-up Emails To Turn Contacts into Sales

So I have a 90% bounce-rate from my product page, but my exit-intent popup is converting about 3% of those people. So I need to create a strategy which turns those new contacts into sales.

So that requires two things: 1) An email marketing tool and 2) Segmentation.

And luckily, I already have an email marketing tool (Wishpond) and the campaign-specific popup I created is an effective way to segment your leads.

My first action would be to create a workflow (still within Wishpond) which sends people who convert on that popup to a specific segment as well as my general subscriber segment. That'd look like this…

Then I'd send the segment three emails over the course of the next 10 days:

Email #1:

Time Delay: 4 Days

Email #2:

Subject: Check out a style guide from fashion guru Mimi Banks!

Hey there!

Check out this style guide from our good friend (and my personal fashion hero) Mimi banks!

In this guide, Mimi breaks down her footwear do's and dont's for summer.

Click here to read!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Time Delay: 4 Days, 1 Hour

Email #3:

Subject: 48 hours left to take advantage of free shipping!

Hey there!

Just wanted to remind you that our free shipping coupon code (exclusive to new email subscribers) expires in less than 48 hours.

Remember, that coupon code is [LIST2178]. Just paste it into the prompted box upon checkout.

Any questions, just let me know!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Wrapping it Up

Does all that make sense?

This strategy - a promotion, exit-popup, ad campaign and follow-up emails - is everything you need in a campaign, and all of it can be done (with a bit of practice) by the most beginner of online marketers.

Feel free to copy any or all of the steps I've provided above. Steal away!

And let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

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[clarencenicholsonata]

How to Create a Winning Summer Sale (A Step by Step Walkthrough)

Need a bit of help with your next online marketing promotion?

Want to run a summer sale but not sure how to maximize the chance of success?

According to web analytics firm RJMetrics, sales for ecommerce businesses decline by 30% in July (from a high in December).

So what can you do about it?

This article will break down a complete strategy for running a summer sale for your online store.

I'll create a hypothetical campaign - based around 50% off women's sandals - show you how to set up your landing page and popups, break down Facebook Ad design and targeting, and give some email templates you can use to turn interested, prospective customers into buyers.

Everything you need to know to get the most from a summer promotion.

Create an Optimized Sale Page:

Your first stop is your website developer or, even better, a landing page tool.

When creating a summer sale, you want to focus prospective customers on that sale, not anything else.

Distraction (in the form of too many links or multiple offers) will do nothing more than drop conversion rates.

As a result, design a page which limits your visitor's options. Ideally something like this (built by me within the Wishpond product page builder):

To see this page in action, it's live on a Wishpond subdomain.

Create an Exit-Intent Popup to Get More Out of Your Traffic:

Next, hedge your bets with an exit-intent popup specific to this campaign.

The best way to turn prospective customers into paying customers is with an incentive (like the promotion we're running here).

But not everyone's going to take advantage of your seasonal promotion. And in the eventuality that they leave (say… 90% of them) an exit-intent popup will appear, prompting them to subscribe in order to get exclusive discounts and first access to promotions.

Again, I put something together with Wishpond's popup builder in a few minutes (notice that, stylistically, it matches the product page it appears on. This continuity is crucial):

Advertise on Facebook

Alright, we have a campaign-specific product page and a campaign-specific exit-intent popup. Now we just need to send some traffic there.

I should absolutely notify my current email list of this promotion. Ideally I'll already have a segment in my email marketing tool which is comprised of women who might be interested in summer sandals.

But those people have already bought from me. I'd like to drive new customers with this summer campaign.

As a result, I need to set up an ad campaign.

If you have any questions about Facebook Advertising, check out my free resource The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads.

Let's take a look at the Facebook Ad I put together for the 50%-off women's sandals summer campaign:

The Facebook Ad:

Notice that the image itself is very simple, and the border eye-catching. The border also matches the color-scheme of my product page and exit-intent popup.

I've put the value of my offer front and center (as well as the limited-time element). This is best practice.

The Facebook Ad Audience:

For this Facebook Ad, I've set a daily budget of $40 (though it's unlikely to reach even half that). I've targeted women in my target demographic (22 - 55) within the US (where my hypothetical company ships).

Facebook also enables me to exclusively show this ad to women who have previously bought shoes online.

I could also target by women who have clicked the "Shop Now" CTA on a Facebook Ad in the past week - indicating they're active online shoppers.

I could also target far more broadly by including all women in my demographic, to see which strategy works best.

If Facebook's estimated reach is even remotely accurate I can expect roughly 7,500 impressions/ad views a day. If .5% of those click through to my product page, and 10% of those people buy my product (with an average order value of $40), I'll get a 200% ROI from this campaign even with the 50% discount.

Create Follow-up Emails To Turn Contacts into Sales

So I have a 90% bounce-rate from my product page, but my exit-intent popup is converting about 3% of those people. So I need to create a strategy which turns those new contacts into sales.

So that requires two things: 1) An email marketing tool and 2) Segmentation.

And luckily, I already have an email marketing tool (Wishpond) and the campaign-specific popup I created is an effective way to segment your leads.

My first action would be to create a workflow (still within Wishpond) which sends people who convert on that popup to a specific segment as well as my general subscriber segment. That'd look like this…

Then I'd send the segment three emails over the course of the next 10 days:

Email #1:

Time Delay: 4 Days

Email #2:

Subject: Check out a style guide from fashion guru Mimi Banks!

Hey there!

Check out this style guide from our good friend (and my personal fashion hero) Mimi banks!

In this guide, Mimi breaks down her footwear do's and dont's for summer.

Click here to read!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Time Delay: 4 Days, 1 Hour

Email #3:

Subject: 48 hours left to take advantage of free shipping!

Hey there!

Just wanted to remind you that our free shipping coupon code (exclusive to new email subscribers) expires in less than 48 hours.

Remember, that coupon code is [LIST2178]. Just paste it into the prompted box upon checkout.

Any questions, just let me know!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Wrapping it Up

Does all that make sense?

This strategy - a promotion, exit-popup, ad campaign and follow-up emails - is everything you need in a campaign, and all of it can be done (with a bit of practice) by the most beginner of online marketers.

Feel free to copy any or all of the steps I've provided above. Steal away!

And let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8230801 http://ift.tt/2tyi600 via IFTTT

[clarencenicholsonata]

How to Create a Winning Summer Sale (A Step by Step Walkthrough)

Need a bit of help with your next online marketing promotion?

Want to run a summer sale but not sure how to maximize the chance of success?

According to web analytics firm RJMetrics, sales for ecommerce businesses decline by 30% in July (from a high in December).

So what can you do about it?

This article will break down a complete strategy for running a summer sale for your online store.

I'll create a hypothetical campaign - based around 50% off women's sandals - show you how to set up your landing page and popups, break down Facebook Ad design and targeting, and give some email templates you can use to turn interested, prospective customers into buyers.

Everything you need to know to get the most from a summer promotion.

Create an Optimized Sale Page:

Your first stop is your website developer or, even better, a landing page tool.

When creating a summer sale, you want to focus prospective customers on that sale, not anything else.

Distraction (in the form of too many links or multiple offers) will do nothing more than drop conversion rates.

As a result, design a page which limits your visitor's options. Ideally something like this (built by me within the Wishpond product page builder):

To see this page in action, it's live on a Wishpond subdomain.

Create an Exit-Intent Popup to Get More Out of Your Traffic:

Next, hedge your bets with an exit-intent popup specific to this campaign.

The best way to turn prospective customers into paying customers is with an incentive (like the promotion we're running here).

But not everyone's going to take advantage of your seasonal promotion. And in the eventuality that they leave (say… 90% of them) an exit-intent popup will appear, prompting them to subscribe in order to get exclusive discounts and first access to promotions.

Again, I put something together with Wishpond's popup builder in a few minutes (notice that, stylistically, it matches the product page it appears on. This continuity is crucial):

Advertise on Facebook

Alright, we have a campaign-specific product page and a campaign-specific exit-intent popup. Now we just need to send some traffic there.

I should absolutely notify my current email list of this promotion. Ideally I'll already have a segment in my email marketing tool which is comprised of women who might be interested in summer sandals.

But those people have already bought from me. I'd like to drive new customers with this summer campaign.

As a result, I need to set up an ad campaign.

If you have any questions about Facebook Advertising, check out my free resource The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads.

Let's take a look at the Facebook Ad I put together for the 50%-off women's sandals summer campaign:

The Facebook Ad:

Notice that the image itself is very simple, and the border eye-catching. The border also matches the color-scheme of my product page and exit-intent popup.

I've put the value of my offer front and center (as well as the limited-time element). This is best practice.

The Facebook Ad Audience:

For this Facebook Ad, I've set a daily budget of $40 (though it's unlikely to reach even half that). I've targeted women in my target demographic (22 - 55) within the US (where my hypothetical company ships).

Facebook also enables me to exclusively show this ad to women who have previously bought shoes online.

I could also target by women who have clicked the "Shop Now" CTA on a Facebook Ad in the past week - indicating they're active online shoppers.

I could also target far more broadly by including all women in my demographic, to see which strategy works best.

If Facebook's estimated reach is even remotely accurate I can expect roughly 7,500 impressions/ad views a day. If .5% of those click through to my product page, and 10% of those people buy my product (with an average order value of $40), I'll get a 200% ROI from this campaign even with the 50% discount.

Create Follow-up Emails To Turn Contacts into Sales

So I have a 90% bounce-rate from my product page, but my exit-intent popup is converting about 3% of those people. So I need to create a strategy which turns those new contacts into sales.

So that requires two things: 1) An email marketing tool and 2) Segmentation.

And luckily, I already have an email marketing tool (Wishpond) and the campaign-specific popup I created is an effective way to segment your leads.

My first action would be to create a workflow (still within Wishpond) which sends people who convert on that popup to a specific segment as well as my general subscriber segment. That'd look like this…

Then I'd send the segment three emails over the course of the next 10 days:

Email #1:

Time Delay: 4 Days

Email #2:

Subject: Check out a style guide from fashion guru Mimi Banks!

Hey there!

Check out this style guide from our good friend (and my personal fashion hero) Mimi banks!

In this guide, Mimi breaks down her footwear do's and dont's for summer.

Click here to read!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Time Delay: 4 Days, 1 Hour

Email #3:

Subject: 48 hours left to take advantage of free shipping!

Hey there!

Just wanted to remind you that our free shipping coupon code (exclusive to new email subscribers) expires in less than 48 hours.

Remember, that coupon code is [LIST2178]. Just paste it into the prompted box upon checkout.

Any questions, just let me know!

Jen, Customer support at Hipson.com

Wrapping it Up

Does all that make sense?

This strategy - a promotion, exit-popup, ad campaign and follow-up emails - is everything you need in a campaign, and all of it can be done (with a bit of practice) by the most beginner of online marketers.

Feel free to copy any or all of the steps I've provided above. Steal away!

And let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

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