#janet fey

[meep--tm]

my new DND character name of Janet Wells. she tells everyone her name is just Jane. she's your most insufferable coworker and also the prettiest fey lady you've ever met

[onefey]

i feel like loop is a worthy opponent for acht to lose to at least. like at least 1. i know them and 2. they're equally canonically nonbinary

[criticalchicken]

Do you think they'll ever release a version of the Phoenix Wright Trilogy where Maya doesn't talk to herself?

[astrologydray]

💖 Venus Sign = inner fashion Aesthetic

(Your Venus sign reveals your inner fashion signature — the way you dress to attract, indulge, and express beauty.)

♈ Venus in Aries = Bold Bombshell

You love statement pieces, spicy silhouettes, and fearless outfits that say “I’m here, I’m hot, let’s go.” Leather, red lips, cutouts, and sporty-chic combos are your vibe. You flirt with fire.

Don't be afraid to experiment and lead trends. You might find yourself drawn to mixing masculine and feminine elements, or even incorporating sporty elements into your outfits.

Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Alexandra Daddario, Helena Bonham Carter, Miranda Cosgrove, Valerie Bertinelli, Lupita Nyong'o, Janet Jackson, Rosa parks, Queen Latifah, Elizabeth Taylor, Shakira have a Aries Venus💗💗.

♉ Venus in Taurus = Sensual Muse

You radiate luxury and softness. Think cashmere sweaters, gold jewelry, garden tones, and linen dresses. You’re all about fabrics that feel good — your style whispers, “Touch me.”

Look for subtle, feminine floral patterns rather than overly bold or busy designs. classic, well-fitting pieces that exude effortless elegance.

Iggy Azalea, Brenda Song, Wanda Sykes, Princess Diana, Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Fergie, Jessie J, Jessica Alba all have a Taurus Venus.

♊ Venus in Gemini = Playful Trendsetter

Your look is flirty, unpredictable, and mentally stimulating. You experiment with prints, layers, and accessories. Think coquette-core meets Y2K meets chaotic-good Gen Z pop star energy.

Lightweight & Flowy Fabrics, Versatile & Adaptable Layers. Button-down shirts, cardigans, and light jackets are examples. Styles like jumpsuits, rompers, and slip dresses that are comfortable, stylish, and allow for freedom of movement. Experimentation is encouraged. Versatility is key.

Margot Robbie, Amy Schumer, Melissa McBride, Tina Fey, Vivica A. Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, Megan Fox, Venus Williams, Cher, Sandra Bullock have a Gemini Venus💗💗.

♋ Venus in Cancer = Soft Romantic

Vintage nightgown aesthetics, moonstone jewelry, soft knits, and dreamy color palettes. You dress like a love letter. Think “I bake in lace and cry to old records” energy.

Soft and Romantic, Feminine and Nurturing, Nostalgic and Vintage-Inspired. pieces that hold special memories or have a story behind them, like family heirlooms or vintage finds.

Zendaya, Adriana Lima, Jourdan Dunn, Keke Palmer, Jennette McCurdy, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Khloé Kardashian Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen all have a Venus in cancer.

♌ Venus in Leo = Glam Queen

You embody “main character” style — bold patterns, gold accents, dramatic silhouettes, and fierce hair. You are the fashion moment. If it sparkles, you’re wearing it.

Don't shy away from attention-grabbing pieces and dramatic silhouettes. Think bold prints, unique cuts, and luxurious fabrics. Regal and Glamorous. Confident and Playful. Own Your Style. Experiment and Have Fun but Focus on How You Feel.

Zoe Saldana, Lindsay Lohan, Marie Avgeropoulos, Madonna, Angela Bassett, Selena Gomez, Amy Winehouse have a Leo Venus.

♍ Venus in Virgo = Clean Girl Classic

You’re minimal but polished. Crisp collars, neutral palettes, quiet luxury, and attention to detail. Your vibe is “effortless perfection,” and people notice how curated you are.

Classic Pieces; timeless items that can be easily mixed and matched, creating a versatile and chic wardrobe. Subtle Details garments with subtle yet sophisticated details, such as delicate embroidery, fine stitching, or a unique neckline.

Natural Tones and Muted Hues. If incorporating color, choose strategic pops that complement the overall earthy and neutral palette.

Feminine and Effortless Style. Flowy Silhouettes Comfortable Fabrics. overall appearance is always polished and put-together.

Michelle Rodriguez, Blake Lively, Mila Kunis, Vera Farmiga, Meghan Markle, Jennifer Tilly, Viola Davis, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Meagan Good and Tracee Ellis Ross all have a Virgo Venus💗💗.

♎ Venus in Libra = Chic Siren

You serve grace and balance. Think ballet flats, pastels, silk, and designer touches. You love coordinated looks, romantic cuts, and always having the perfect accessory. A walking Pinterest board.

exude sophistication and refinement without appearing overly fussy or trying too hard, creating a sense of effortless chic. have a keen eye for aesthetics and a love for beautiful things, which is reflected in their clothing choices.

Classic with a Modern Twist. Emphasis on Quality. Harmonious Color Palettes like Pastels, soft neutrals, and colors that complement their natural features are often preferred.

Hilary Duff, Emma Stone, Jada Pinkett Smith, Loretta Devine, Lea Michele, Thandie Newton, Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Beyoncé have a Libra Venus.

♏ Venus in Scorpio = Magnetic Seductress

You dress with mystery and power. Black, burgundy, mesh, corsets, and signature scents. You make eye contact and they melt. Your fashion says, “I’m deep — and dangerous.”

Emphasis on Depth. Luxurious and Dramatic; Look for fabrics like leather, silk, velvet, lace, and heavier materials that add a touch of drama and intrigue.

Form-fitting: Styles that highlight the silhouette and curves. Gothic & Edgy. Seductive but Sophisticated. Chokers, bold belts, unique jewelry, Sleek and Bold. Smoldering and Sultry makeup; Smoky eyes, defined brows, and a classic red lip

Anne Hathaway, Taraji P. Henson, Kris Jenner, Nia Long, Christina Milian, Dakota Johnson, Milla Jovovich, Cardi b, Demi Moore, Winona Ryder, Ellen Pompeo, Halsey, Emily Deschanel, Serena Williams, Regina Hall, Ava Gardner have a Scorpio Venus💗💗.

♐ Venus in Sagittarius = Boho Jetsetter

Your look is free-spirited, colorful, and wanderlust-inspired. Think fringe, scarves, flowy skirts, or anything you could wear on a desert retreat or in a dive bar in Morocco. Prints and Patterns. Unique Silhouettes. Layering. Comfortable Fabrics like linen, cotton, wool, and straw. Sporty Influences; Athleisure or sporty-chic elements can be incorporated.

Play with Color Vibrant Hues. Balance bold colors with neutral shades like navy blue, cream, white, and black. Mix and match different styles and textures. Free-Spirited & Bohemian Versatile & Adaptable.

Bella Thorne, Olga Kurylenko, Amanda Seyfried, Nicki Minaj, Kendall Jenner, Christina Aguilera, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rachelle Lefevre, Rita Ora, Naya Rivera, Whoopi Goldberg, Regina King have a Sagittarius Venus 💗💗.

♑ Venus in Capricorn = Luxe Executive

You dress like the CEO of desire. Structured silhouettes, high-quality materials, and quiet authority. Think power suits, fine watches, and sensual minimalism. You own every room.

Neutral & Earthy Color Palette. Muted Tones. Monochrome Looks. timeless jewelry pieces like a delicate watch, simple earrings, or a gold necklace. A stylish belt can cinch the waist and add structure. Opt for well-made, structured bags in neutral colors.

Focus on Skincare: A healthy, glowing complexion is key. Minimal Makeup: A touch of mascara, a subtle lip color, and groomed brows.

Scarlett Johansson, Megan Thee Stallion, Ariel Winter, Lucy Liu, Lauren London, Sarah Paulson, Dolly Parton, Betty White, SZA, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus, Tyra Banks, Olivia Rodrigo, Cindy Crawford, Kesha have a Capricorn Venus💗💗.

♒ Venus in Aquarius = Style Rebel

You’re avant-garde, offbeat, and always ahead of the trend curve. Metallics, asymmetry, cyber-core, or thrifted pieces with a story. You flirt by being unforgettable.

Eclectic & Unconventional. Unique Accessories; Statement pieces are key. Gender-Fluid & Androgynous; styles that break away from traditional gender norms, such as unisex clothing or androgynous silhouettes. Sustainable & Ethical produced clothing.

Bold & Vibrant Color Palettes; electric blue, neon greens, and metallics. Shimmery & Iridescent fabrics.

Lauren Cohan, Ali Larter, Jenna Fischer, Kate Moss, Eva Mendes, Bridgit Mendler, Ellen DeGeneres, Paris Hilton, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Eartha Kitt, Aretha Franklin, Oprah Winfrey, Jordin Sparks, Pearl Bailey have a Aquarius Venus.

♓ Venus in Pisces = Dreamy Siren

You’re ethereal and romantic, with a fantasy flair. Think sheer fabrics, iridescent tones, celestial prints, and outfits that feel like a poem. You dress like a dream they can’t quite catch.

Flowing Silhouettes; Think flowy dresses, skirts, and blouses. lightweight fabrics like chiffon, silk, and lace. Soft and Delicate Detail; think romantic touches like lace, ruffles, embroidery, and delicate embellishments.

Soft and luxurious materials like satin, velvet, and chiffon. Pastel hues, watery colors, Iridescent Finishes. Feminine, graceful and romantic with a touch of whimsy and dreaminess.

Danai Gurira, Kourtney Kardashian, Lindy Booth, Michelle Obama, Drew Barrymore, Maya Angelou, Camila Cabello, Peyton List, Lisa Stansfield, Jazmine Sullivan, Becky G, Queen Elizabeth II have Venus in Pisces💗💗.

[serenhob]

I love rocky horror so much and I just wanna yap about it for a second.

I think the most agreed upon interpretation of theme and message is sexual liberation and freedom of expression. Obviously its a tribute to the horror and science fiction films of the 60s but the story is more about the other things.

We have Janet Weiss and Brad Majors two ordinary people, very Conservative and 'normal' who happen upon this castle where some very queer and free people live (Frankenfurter and the transylvanians) Over the course of the film they become sexually liberated (in two different ways)

Brad Majors- He's the more queer example of this. He obviously learns (through Frank) that he likes men, idk if he likes women too but he's at the very least bi or pan. He discovers a part of his sexuality through the experience.

Janet Weiss- Janet's arc is the more interesting one to me. While there was womens sexual liberation acts in the 60s there was still the misogynistic view that women's pleasure didn't matter or at the very least-mens mattered a lot more. With Frank and especially Rocky she discovers her own pleasure in sex and having it for that reason rather than pleasing her husband or having children. We can assume they are Christians from the church wedding and general Conservative air plus no sex before marriage which would strengthen this (and the shame, especially especially Brad which you can see in Rose tint my world)

Essentially they both follow the talking 'give yourself over to absolute pleasure' with Brads being accepting homosexuality and Janet's allowing herself sexual pleasure.

They are also both stripped and then redressed in the show (getting rid of their old selves and coming into their own)

Freedom of expression is mostly seen with Frank and the floor show. Frank is clearly genderqueer (they refer to it as being a transvestite in the show which is a really outdated term for someone (particularly a man) who crossdresses (which we only think of when a man does it nowadays but hopefully in the future we will become neutral about this too. Frank was definetly also inspired by drag). He's very open about it, saying he wanted to dress like Fey Wray (love her btw) so he does. It also ties into 'give yourself over to absolute pleasure' as if you feel happy wearing something then wear it!

Rocky Horror is definetly progressive for its time, some bits are slightly distasteful through a modern lense but overall I think it does hold up. One of the complaints is how Frank is portrayed and some of them are fair enough but nobody ever really says that he is wrong for presentung in this way that he does without them getting laughed at, most critisms in the film are about how he uses people (yay for Frankenstien parrales aside from the obvious). There are also other queer people in the film so it's not a case of 'the one evil queer villian' more 'queer person who is also a villian with supporting queer characters'. Also it is a horror film so he's gonna be and do kinda messed up things anyway.

Finally I want to talk about the ending. Brad and Janet have their awakenings but are then forced to conform back to how things were before as they are abandoned. It's a sad but also very queer ending. Them having to pretend and supresss this thing they have become aware of in a soicety that won't accept them. Something a lot of queer people (especially back in the 70s) did.

If that didn't make sense I'm sorry

[miitopia-rotomblr]

[ BASE NPCS ]

【 NOTE: IF TWO NPCS HAVE A MISCELLANEOUS EMOJI, THEY'RE RELATED. IF THERE'S A FORM OF HEART, THEY'RE ROMANTICALLY AFFILIATED. 】

【 EXTRA NOTE: I'M BRITISH, THE NAMES MAY BE DIFFERENT IN OTHER REGIONS. 】

GREENHORNE:

GREENHORNE TOWN:

Carefree Guide: Squid [@pkmntrainersquid]

Cheery Granny: The Miracle Eye/"Miracle" [@themiracleeye]

Cheeky Child 🌱: Pompon [@maskless-oblivion]

Worried Mother 🌱: Wicke [@aether-foundation-pr]

Lovey Dovey Man 💖: John Sr [@j0nathand0e]

Lovey Dovey Woman 💖: Janet [@j0nathand0e]

Sarky Bloke: Cane [@pokedrug]

Dubious Mayor: Chatot [@cakawchatot]

CASTLE GUARD:

Serious Soldier: Luca [@cooltrainer448]

Lax Soldier: Toxx [@toxx-apex-727]

Left Royal Support: Ariel [@stoutlandtrainer]

Right Royal Support: Cassandra [@official-team-trident]

NEKSDOR:

NEKSDOR TOWN:

Dancing Guide: Rae [@thegirlinnacrenecity]

Rambling Old Man: Silas [@nanaboo-pumpkaboo]

Shady Merchant Daughter 🔒: Lexi [@lexi-and-abel-pkmn]

Shady Merchant Father 🔒: Reukra [@champ-cabinet]

Prickly Husband 💘: Lan Wangji [@wolf-look-at-chicken]

Prickly Wife 💘: Wei Wuxian [@wolf-look-at-chicken]

Desert Celebrity: Cora [@little-guys-pokemon-central]

REALM OF THE FEY:

Injured Elf: Maggie [@karps-pies-and-sitrus]

Fab Fairies Fan 1: Silve [@ranseiknight]

Fab Fairies Fan 2: Luci [@woobats-and-witch-hats]

Fab Fairies Fan 3: Jolynn [@eeveelutionstarsofficial]

Scaredy Cat: Bowser [@bowser-is-the-best]

Green-Eyed Lady: Clara [@cristalin-league-official]

Lazy Bones: Legion Mako [@soupspkmncorner]

Mischievous Witch: Zenith [@the-infernal-promo-page]

[blueblueberryjam]

excerpt from a fey tim au

“Hello. What’s your name?” 

He doesn’t answer. Can’t answer. He doesn’t have one. 

The human child huffs. “I’m Tim-o-thy,” the child pronounces carefully. 

It’s an accident. It’s instinct.  “Can I have it?” he asks. The words spill over his lips. 

“Have what?” The child tips his head in confusion. 

“Can I have your name?” he repeats. He wants. He’s never wanted anything more in his young life. His chest aches with it. 

“It’s Timothy,” the child repeats, and the taste of the name rests lightly on his tongue. It’s plain and bland, but it eases the ache inside of him, the emptiness that he only recognizes as it dissipates. 

Greedly he snatches onto the name. Timothy. He licks his lips, and the child in front of him shudders and then starts to cry. The child’s adult runs over, concerned. 

“Timothy?” she asks, bouncing the child on her hip. The now nameless child cries harder. Timothy, newly satiated, watches. Perhaps… perhaps the nameless child feels what Timothy felt. 

Listening to the child’s wails puts a pit in his stomach, interrupting the lovely fullness there from the name. The thought of giving up the name, though, makes him want to cry instead. He can’t go back to the gnawing at his bones, gaping in his stomach, the longing in his chest. 

Carefully, he cradles the name next to his chest and breaks it in half. Maybe this will do? Immediately, the hunger returns, less than it was, but he still aches and yearns. Something in his chest, his very soul maybe, is reaching out, searching for something he only now knows he is missing. But as he relinquishes his claim on half the name, the child’s wails quiet to wimpers. 

The child and the adult leave the park. 

Janet walks over. “Do you have a name, little one?” she asks, stroking a hand possessively over his hair. 

Tim nods. 

[stringhq]

Mwf? This looks amazing!!!!

thank you so much! i'd love to see alexa demie, america ferrera, anne hathaway, anya taylor joy, ayo edebiri, brittany snow, carey mulligan, chase sui wonders, coco jones, courteney cox, elizabeth lail, fka twigs, halle bailey, havana rose liu, jane de leon, jenna ortega, jessie buckley, maggie q, margot robbie, melissa barrera, mia goth, rachel sennott, sophie turner, sydney sweeney, tati gabrielle, taylor russell, victoria pedretti, willa fitzgerald, and zendaya. there are a bunch of ideas under the cut too from when i was in a spooky mood!

abbey lee, addison rae, aimee carrero, alexandra jensen, alison oliver, allison williams, alona tal, alyssa sutherland, amanda seyfried, america ferrera, andi matichak, angela bassett, antoinette robinson, anya taylor-joy, ayo edebiri, bahar pars, bethlehem million, billie lourd, brittany snow, caitlin stasey, carey mulligan, celeste o'connor, chase sui wonders, chloe bailey, cleopatra coleman, courteney cox, devyn nekoda, dominique fishback, elizabeth moss, ella balinska, emily tennant, fivel stewart, florence pugh, georgina campbell, gideon adlon, gillian anderson, gina gershon, grace byers, havana rose liu, hayden panettiere, hong chau, jane adams, janet mcteer, jasmin savoy brown, jenna coleman, jessie buckley, judy greer, julie bowen, kaia gerber, kaitlyn denver, kathryn newton, katie winter, keke palmer, kiernan shipka, kirby howell-bapitiste, kristen stewart, lady gaga, liana liberato, lily sullivan, lola zackow, lucy boynton, lucy hale, maggie q, maika monroe, maria bakalova, marin ireland, marley shelton, meghan martin, melissa barrera, mia goth, michelle yeoh, mikey madison, miranda otto, myha'la, nell verlaque, neve campbell, nichole sakura, odeya rush, olivia holt, paris jackson, portia doubleday, rachel sennott, renata vaca, rosamund pike, ruby cruz, samara weaving, sandra oh, sarah snook, shabana azeez, shannyn sossamon, shawnee smith, silvina sabater, sonia ammar, sophie thatcher, sophie wilde, sosie bacon, taissa farmigo, taylor russell, tina fey, virginia gardner, x mayo, or yvonne orjii!

[feyres-divorce-lawyer]

The shatter me thing…I noticed this too a while back but never saw anyone talk about it until tumblr. I can’t speak on the how close lines or anything like that are but I will say the similarities between the way the fandom reacts to criticism and the weird double standard plot line is crazy. Aa/ron War/ner also sa’s Juli/ette and almost none of the fandom acknowledges it. I don’t think Aa/ron is quite as bad as Rhy/sand but still. The only video talking about it I found was a girl making fun of someone for bringing it up and the comments, literally just switch the names (Aa/ron for Rhy/sand, Juli/ette for Fey/re, and Ad/am for Tam/lin) exact same reactions and arguments. Total deja vu.

Ta/herah Ma/fi is the original tho so credit where credits due and I don’t think she’s wrote something like that again so at least there’s that.

sarah janet is never beating the plagiarism accusations

[ryutarotakedown]

Ace attorney? 001 for the ask game

[ask game link] ACE!!! ATTORNEY!!!!! okay im going with original trilogy for this because the prequels and sequels are both their own thing so [cracks knuckles]

Favorite character: oh god ive got a “no opinion” for the first damn question uhhh. im going to go with pearl because i think she is underappreciated. pearly pearls pearl fey i love you im sorry your mother sucks

Least Favorite character: mmmmm writing-wise would be terry fawles. in-game-wise would be morgan fey easily what a woman! i love hating her. one of the most chilling depictions of controlling parents ive come across ever

5 Favorite ships (canon or non-canon): okay i can’t forget platonic ships this time. in no particular order: narumitsu, franmaya, nick & maya & pearl, iris & everyone but especially edgeworth, and. blanks. MIEGO I CANT BELIEVE I FORGOT THEM

Character I find most attractive: phoenix. sorry.

Character I would marry: no one in these games is marriage material thats why i love them. okay thats not true i’d probably marry bikini

Character I would be best friends with: phoenix again. charmed by his hater swag.

A random thought: recipe for turnabout was good okay no where are you going

— i just. yes the stuff with jean sucks majorly (i went in armed with janet hsu’s trivia that he is meant to be a cis gay drag-performing guy and thus had a better experience than most people did i think) but the last turnabout was fucking spectacular. i love when phoenix straight up lies.

An unpopular opinion: crap, but that just now *was* my unpopular opinion! okay uhh. i really like how godot and iris and misty have the exact same guilt complex going on. i think if you have different opinions on the three of them you are somewhat missing the point (like yes misty did abandon her children and yes godot is mean sometimes but like. at their core. they are So Much the same and that is what destroys them and also what starts off bridge to the turnabout.)

— also i think that aa4 should have been phoenix and maya destroying the death penalty because they’ve realized that the truth is necessary yes but also punishment does not work and will never get only the imaginary perfect bad person because all aa villains are human but especially in the end with godot. and then they should deal with the ramifications of the fact that this means morgan will not be subjected to the death penalty

— OH ALSO phoenix was absolutely in the right to take pearl along to investigations in jfa 2-4. can you imagine being what, 8 years old, and your only family left in the entire world is kidnapped, and your other only family left in the entire world fucking leaves you because you’re a kid and ooh kids shouldn’t be exposed to violence ooh? i would have killed phoenix wright. i don’t care if gumshoe babysits her or she gets sent to a daycare or something i would have still killed him. she deserves to be up to date on everything she deserves to see him at his most honest

My canon OTP: miego because i mean. they Are the only canon otp. unless you allow platonic otps in which case it’s nick & maya & pearl again

Non-canon OTP: narumitsu. i am basic and proud.

Most badass character: phoenix and franziska are wrestling for that spot and franziska is winning by sheer dint of the fact that she is 18 years old and fucking Did All Of That while alone and scared and 18 years old

Pairing I am not a fan of: i respect multishipping but i cannot fucking do it for the life of me so like. pretty much anything i have not listed above. wait no lanamia’s fine. everything other than the above and lanamia

Character I feel the writers screwed up: uhhhhhhh hm. not really anyone… larry i suppose? i don’t actually think they did him that badly though, im very invested in him & pearly bonding in heavenly hall. i do also think maya should have gotten some more time to shine in bridge but that’s not a fault of her characterization.

— OH WAIT NO everyone in big top who was in that love triangle except regina. i like all of them as characters and do not want any of them to be predators thanks. I genuinely think it’d be so good if ben max and bat were all 16-18 it drives in the whole “younger than you think they are” theme with franziska

Favorite friendship: nick and maya. of course. honorable mention to larry and pearl who i think discover that they are aromantic together

[sylvana-the-tsarina]

This story was just one rabbit trail of What-Ifs after another, all inspired by the tale of Tam Lin. Thanks, Red.

To Become a Lost Soul

Janet had perhaps seven years to her name when she met them.

It was a brief encounter, but a vivid one, such that she was still processing it when they met the second time. That second time was a visit, a visit from the Fey, and Janet had never in her life been so terrified and awestruck.

She’d never seen her father look so frightened either. Graeme was a large man with a solid sturdiness to him that made one think he could shoulder a mountain if he so wished, and though he had a kind soul, it was the type to be hidden from the observer behind a thick beard and stern grey eyes. Needless to say, to see him almost cowering before them was more fear-inspiring to her than the Fey themselves.

How many of them glided into the grand hall of the fort, she did not know, for the Fey leading the procession drew her eyes and the rest blurred into a muddle of sharp smiles and rustic grandeur in a certainly unnatural way. This Fey was their Queen, so her posture and crown proclaimed, and she was ethereal. A tall figure that towered over everyone, long hair that swept the floor, and such narrow beautiful features. The smile would have been friendly if there wasn’t so much teeth to it; clearly she felt at home in their wood & stone manor with its richly woven rugs and tapestries, despite her simple flowing robes and bare feet.

Her eyes swept the room once before landing on Janet’s form hiding behind her father, and the smile grew wider. Smiles should not be so terrifying, is what Janet thought to herself while her father placed a protective hand on her head. Smiles should make a person feel nice. Smiles should say they’re harmless.

The Fey were anything but harmless.

“To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?” her father’s voice rumbled. He had solidified again somewhat — likely their interest in his daughter had triggered his paternal instincts.

“My, such a charming young man,” the Fey Queen crooned. Her voice was strange in a way Janet couldn’t place, the tone as though she wasn’t talking to them, but rather about them. “You must be her father. It is only right that such a lovely child would have a lovely father. How befitting indeed.”

The full weight of her gaze was once again resting on Janet’s face, and though her knees threatened to give out beneath her, Janet ordered her expression to morph into a properly friendly smile. No teeth, not from her.

That seemed to satisfy, or perhaps delight, the Fey, whose smile grew to truly unnerving lengths as she said, “Such a sweet-ling! Her presence in my abode to-day was quite the pleasure. She fairly brims with potential. Potential, so much potential indeed… it would be such a shame to see it wasted.”

“Wasted, fair lady?” The man’s tone was cautious.

“Why, indeed. Though she possesses charm in abundance, true grace is that of the fey’s; grace that will take her far in the world, grace that I shall bequeath her.”

“The fair lady is excessively kind in her gifts; my daughter only meant to extend hospitality as she has been taught,” Graeme said, quiet and careful.

At the time Janet couldn’t understand it, couldn’t understand that her father had just saved her from owing the fae a debt whilst giving the Fey Queen a mild push to retract her offer, without outright denying her. She couldn’t imagine the way she would turn that string of words over in her head for years to come, marvelling at the protection it had given her. Just then she only understood that it made the Fey Queen either very angry or very amused; the light that flared in her eyes wouldn’t let Janet know which it was.

The Fey Queen tilted her head and gave a little laugh, the sound like the ones the birds made when scared from the bushes. “Such a family is certainly deserving of gifts periodically. Do you not think it so, Tamlin?”

“Yes, Mother.”

That was when she first saw the boy.

He was definitively Fey; the way he flowed forward from the rest of them to stand next to the Queen when she addressed him, the paleness of everything about him (from his eyes to his hair), and the calm lack of expression on his face were distinctly not human. But while he resembled his mother somewhere in his features, he lacked her eerie otherworldliness, instead projecting a serenity and safety that eased Janet’s death grip on her father’s cloak.

Their eyes met, and though his mask didn’t move (why did she think it was a mask?) she thought she saw some curiosity and… fear in his eyes.

Why was he afraid? He was one of them. What was so scary about Janet in comparison?

This puzzled her enough that she would have missed what was said next if it hadn’t come from the Queen.

“There is much Tamlin can learn from the sweet-ling, I am sure, so I will have him present the gift,” she said, placing her hand on his shoulder in a way that would have mirrored Janet’s father if Tamlin hadn’t stiffened ever so slightly when she did. “Be a good boy and give it to her, Tamlin.”

The boy-Fey was motionless for a moment, still looking at Janet without a change in his expression. She got the feeling he was hesitating.

“Mother, perhaps-”

“Yes?” The Queen’s voice had gotten dangerously soft.

“It is nothing. I will give her the gift.”

He glided forward then, stopping a pace or so away from them, and Janet cautiously stepped forward to meet him, her father’s hand sliding off her head without resistance. Perhaps it was Tamlin’s presence that allowed it; perhaps he was the reason she could hope this wasn’t all some menacing trick.

The boy-Fey held his hands out and Janet placed her hands there, marvelling at how niveous he was. She glanced at the Queen, who was smiling eerily once more, then at her father, whose eyes gave her support, before looking at Tamlin again. It was then that she saw the apology in his eyes — and the very real fear.

Why is he afraid? she thought again. What could I possibly do?

And then it slowly occurred to her that perhaps she wasn’t the one he was afraid of.

Before she could do anything, he closed his eyes and began murmuring a strange chant that was taken up by the other Fey in the room; a chant made of sounds she didn’t understand how he could make, one that flowed around Tamlin and herself, and seemed to reach deep inside her heart, looking for something.

She was getting light-headed with the way it was reverberating around the room, ancient and otherworldly and wild. Oddly enough, though Tamlin’s expression was still composed, she could feel his hands shaking too. This did not sit right with her, so she squeezed them with what little energy she could muster, and felt him tighten his hold in response, as if he was asking reassurance and giving some simultaneously.

It found what it was looking for, the chant; found it, and then began to take it, dragging that something away from Janet. Something very important and integral to her, because it hurt and it hurt worse than fire. She would have uttered a cry, or screamed, but the chant had taken her energy without her noticing, and it was so loud, and she could only feel pain, and she couldn’t feel anything, and it was so dark, and she didn’t exist, and it was too bright, and nothing was real besides the fact that Tamlin was still holding her hands and she was holding his.

He was going through whatever she was going through, she knew without a doubt, so she kept holding on to him until she could blearily blink her eyes open and see that they had both collapsed onto the floor, sweet silence permeating the room.

It’s over, she thought with a sigh that felt strange. It’s all over.

Then her eyes closed and darkness overcame her.

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Later, her father would describe what happened as remarkable. The chant had brought out a light from both Janet and Tamlin, and their lights had flowed through the room, filling it with scents of berries and wild leaves and wet earth and stars, and livening the colours in the air, before it returned to them and everything settled once more. The Fae Queen had smiled down at the sleeping children and swept away without another word, leaving one of her entourage to pry apart their hands and take Tamlin’s unconscious form away.

Graeme had then scooped her up and brought her to her room, where her nurse (and their resident herbalist), Kenna, was summoned. Kenna had checked over her and identified nothing wrong, but the both of them had waited in fretful patience for Janet to wake up, anyway.

This all she heard perhaps a day or so after the incident. As it were, she came to in her bedroom, tucked in snugly under blankets with Kenna asleep on a chair nearby, the fireplace blazing comfortably. She lay still for a moment, a strange heaviness in her limbs, and then slowly sat up, feeling the last traces of strange dreams fade from her memory.

Something was wrong.

Her eyes skimmed the room, wondering what it was, and her uneasiness both lessened and grew when she couldn’t identify anything off. The blankets were slowly eased away, and she lightly pattered on to the floor, avoiding making any noise.

Why did she want to avoid making noise?

Janet stopped, puzzled. She’d never had a problem with being loud before. Graeme and the rest of the adults had nicknamed her a walking fireplace with how she blazed through the house, hopping about and uttering cheery remarks and filling the place with her warmth. Not that she was loud in a boisterous sort of way, she was too well brought up for that, but this sudden desire to be utterly silent was quite new.

It must be because the Fey’s visit was so frightening, and she didn’t want to distress poor Kenna’s nerves. Yes, that must be it. She was worried about Kenna.

This resolved, she glided over to where the windows were and drew the curtains aside to let light spill into the room. It was really too stuffy in here. Not enough air and light. Janet needed air and light; she couldn’t go without them.

She stopped again. Really? Were air and light so necessary? Well, however did she manage to go to sleep at night, then? Her father always closed the windows and curtains at night; it was too cold to do otherwise. Thinking about that now, though, made her feel kind of claustrophobic. What about the stars? The moon? The scent of lilies in the breeze?

Her head was aching, so she put a cold hand to it (why was she so cold?), hoping that would ease the pain. The sense of wrongness was strong — so strong. Why was Janet thinking all these things? What on earth had happened to her?

A little shimmer caught her eye, so she turned to look at what it was. That standing mirror wasn’t new, with its worn gold filigree and carved legs, and the girl it reflected back at her was familiar too…

Except…

Almost in a daze, she gently flowed forward and studied the person in the mirror. That was her figure, to be sure; small round freckled face, tiny button nose, large green eyes, and a head of thick, curly, brown-red hair. Everything she recognised as herself; everything except the expression on a face that was paler than it used to be.

That expression was familiar, though. She had seen it last on a snowy boy-Fey whose hands she’d held until they were taken apart.

Many minutes (or perhaps hours) passed as she stood there, stunned by that revelation; everything seemed suspended and still, her mind blank with disbelief. She was so absorbed that Kenna’s cry of surprise startled her to the point that Janet, the old Janet, would have jumped and uttered a cry herself, but she only gracefully tilted to face her nanny, carefully concealing every bit of dread and fear, though she did not know why.

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Everything was wrong.

He knew everything would be wrong. However, it was one thing to know and altogether another thing to experience. Wrongness could not be properly understood without feeling it oneself, and Tamlin would have preferred to go his entire life without understanding it.

The grass was uncomfortable under his cheek, and it took most of his willpower to prevent himself from shifting in discomfort. He had to understand before he did anything — a mindset he was thoroughly relieved to find still with him.

Where was he?

Ah. Right.

Still he kept his eyes closed, but strained to listen and feel everything he could from his surroundings. It was all the same- he recognised- and yet-

So new and unknown and terrifying. Off by a little margin. Dampened and hushed.

He was so scared.

Was that…. water��� on his face? Why was there water on his face?

This phenomenon puzzled him enough to distract momentarily from the fear, and he sifted through his knowledge, trying to figure out what was going on. A few blurred moments later, two memories surfaced. One that was familiar, and the other that was new.

Crying. So that’s what it was. He was crying.

How strange. Tamlin had never cried before (or at least, he didn’t remember ever crying). This seemed to him to be a rather mellow kind of crying, if those other memories served him right, one where his tears simply slid down his face. There were other kinds: kinds that stole one’s breath so that it pained one, kinds that were noisy and messy, kinds that came from anger or joy. It was truly fascinating.

Although… he hoped he didn’t do any of those. Mother would…

He’d rather not think about it.

The grass was pricklier than ever, but he stayed still for about ten minutes more before allowing himself to get up, having confirmed that there was no one in the clearing with him. Opening his eyes for the first time since the ritual was a strange experience, and for a moment he panicked at his blurry vision before realising it was because of the tears. Rubbing his eyes and surveying his surroundings once more revealed that his vision was still not as good as it used to be, but it was better than he had expected.

He was too warm, he noticed. The girl, Janet, had been warm, so he supposed it wasn’t surprising, even if it was uncomfortable. Remembering her made a knot form in his chest, whether from guilt or the residual magic he was not sure. Perhaps both.

Magic. His magic.

Panic washed over Tamlin anew when he realised he couldn’t feel it anymore. Of course he couldn’t. He had expected as much, knew it wouldn’t be there. But one of the few things in his entire world that kept him safe had just disappeared, and he was scared. So very very scared.

There was the water, no wait, tears again. He swiped at his eyes again, trying to get it to stop. What would he do? Just what exactly would he do?

Inhale. Exhale. Think.

Something soft and warm bloomed in his heart for a moment before fading almost immediately. It stopped Tamlin’s thoughts altogether. Unlike the rest of the warmth, which still caused him some discomfort, that little spot of light had offered solace while it lasted.

He slowed. Closed his eyes. Breathed for a few minutes.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

And there it was again. Soft and warm, but far more present this time. The breathing continued until he was sure it wouldn’t disappear again, after which he turned his attention to it and studied it with a smudge of fascination.

Fascination that turned into a painful bit of hope once he recognised what it was.

So Janet had had magic. Was she aware of it? Well, considering how faint it was, probably not. In all likelihood, actually, it had only just awakened. With Tamlin, instead of the little redhead, which made that knot of guilt tighten again, but it was contrasted by his shoulders loosening with relief. If the magic had awakened before this, Mother would never have considered Janet at all.

Tamlin studied this new frail magic, trying to understand what it could do. Human magic was so very different from fey magic (if his own magic had been a good indicator of fey magic, that is): less wild and shifty, and more… calm. At home. It remained to be seen whether the relaxed air to him now was caused by the magic’s simple presence or by it, well, casting magic on him.

The peace couldn’t last for long, though.

Leaves rustled off the side and Tamlin tensed before turning to face the elegant, sharp Fey before him. Mother had come for her visit.

“Finally awake, are we, dear?” she said, the intonation on ‘dear’ as mocking as it had always been, her teeth sharpening in her smile. “Well? How do you fare? Happy, I hope?”

Tamlin stood and, for the first time in all his seven years, smiled back at her.

The response surprised him as much as it surprised his mother, sparking a profound relief deep in his heart and a wider smile from the Queen. To think that the friendly little Janet had hid herself behind her cheer, hid herself so well, in fact, that she had fooled even the Queen of the Fey.

Smiling didn’t suit Tamlin (this one made his face hurt because of how… much it felt to him, someone used to the barest ghosts of expressions), but it could protect him, and he was so very glad.

So he continued smiling, even as he said, “Yes, Mother.” Even as it drained his energy, even as the wrongness settled around him like fog in early mornings, he smiled.

Tamlin could protect himself. For just a little longer.

Next Chapter.

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Stuff I'm Looking Forward to in January

Say hello to 2024! In addition to New Year's Day (Jan. 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 15) here is what on my radar this month:

Movies:

Mean Girls

The 2004 comedy Mean Girls has taken on a life of its own and in the 20 years since it has become a part of the lexicon ("Fetch is not happening"). Now there is going to be a remake of the Broadway musical adaptation. What makes me interested is that original writer Tina Fey has written / produced this one too. Opens 1/12.

Music:

Sleater-Kinney Little Rope

The always reliable Sleater-Kinney are back with their 11th album. The band's 2019 album The Center Won’t Hold was a polarizing album that was so polarizing drummer Janet Weiss left before its release, but I actually really dug it and I even named “The Future is Here” my #1 Song of 2019. Their first post-Janet Weiss album was Path of Wellness, which I named my #6 Album of 2021. Their newest album drops 1/19! (review to come)

Green Day Saviors

The 14th album from Green Day is being released weeks away from the 30th anniversary of Dookie. It is their first album since 2020's Father of All... and the songs I've heard so far are pretty good. Album drops 1/19.

The Smile Wall of Eyes

The last album by the side project of Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet's Tom Skinner was A Light for Attracting Attention, an album so good I named it my #1 Album of 2022! The title song off their new album was recently released with a music video from Paul Thomas Anderson that was outstanding. New album drops 1/26!

Awards Season:

Awards season for the Best of 2023 is now in full swing and this month we have the Golden Globes (Jan. 7) and Emmy Awards (Jan. 15).

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Bendy: Dreams Come To Life, but as an Isekai?

Okay, so I’ve had this idea for a few weeks now, and I want to ramble about it. So late one night, I was chatting with my friends, and I threw something down in our ideas chat that a lot of us jumped right on. 

What if you had a story where someone from modern times woke up in the body of Sammy Lawrence, within the context of DCTL? 

This lead to a long series of discussions, and I think I have a grasp on what I want to create now. I’ve got a prologue ready and a first chapter in the works for a fanfic, but I need to go and reread DCTL to make sure I’m remembering the details right. 

https://www.definitions.net/definition/isekai 

So what is an isekai? I wasn’t too familiar with the term before chatting with folks about it, but this link should give you an idea as to what it is. Some isekai stories focus on a character that is transported to a fictional world, but others will put them in the role of a character that already exists in that piece of fiction, which is closer to what I’m doing. You ever heard of that manga where some guy was reincarnated as Yamcha in Dragon Ball Z, and then drastically changed Yamcha’s role throughout the series because he knew everything that was going to happen? That’s kind of what I’m doing here. 

My story focuses on 24 year-old Samantha Lorenzo, an animation nerd who obsesses over BATIM with her roommate, Janet Fey (credit to @fiddle-dee-dee777 for the names, it’s a clever parallel!) Sam is an active theorizer who loves picking apart the Bendy lore, while also being a huge nerd for stuff like DnD and classic films. She’s read up to the ending of The Illusion of Living and is currently working to pick apart the details, when out of nowhere, her life is flipped upside down. She wakes up one morning in the body of Sammy Lawrence, within the time that DCTL takes place, a little before Buddy shows up. Once she realizes that this is in fact not a dream, she tries to prevent Sammy from getting drenched in ink and protect Buddy from his inevitable downfall, but that’s far harder than it seems. 

On the flipside, 1946 Sammy Lawrence wakes up in the body of a recent college graduate, confused as to where he is, why he’s wearing a nightgown, and generally having an existential crisis until Janet comes to his rescue. Jan takes care of Sammy while he’s in Samantha’s body, which forces him to acknowledge that, as far as they’re concerned, he’s a fictional character. So while Samantha is trying to save everyone, Sammy and Jan are unraveling the mystery of how this happened, how to fix it, as well as indulging in various shenanigans. 

Bottom line: It’s a damn fun story, and I don’t want this one to be something I fizzle out on, because it’s just such a good time. But in order to be confident in it, I need to really hammer down what happens in DCTL, it’s been so long since I’ve read it that I forgot some things. Like I’m here questioning if I’ve put the infirmary in the right part of the building, the building layout is so hard to keep track of for someone as directionally challenged as me (and if you know of anyone who’s mapped it out, please send it my way, I’d really appreciate it). Obviously I’m not gonna be completely canon compliant, it’s a fanfiction, I’m allowed to have a little fun. But at the same time, I wanna make sure I’m doing this media justice.

There are a few things I’d like to get out of the way. Big one: I’m including Jack. I don’t know at what point Jack is out of the picture, since we get no mention of him in DCTL, but we know he’s alive in 1943, which is only three years before. I want him to be there, hell, I’d love to have a moment where Samantha unknowingly prevents his death, but we’ll see. That’s the other thing about this fic. I dunno if you guys have noticed, but I’m a nutcase when it comes to Bendy. A lot of what I’m putting into Samantha definitely comes from my own over-analysis of this world, where she’s looking at it as trying to give these characters the best ending possible. This girl is packed with all the knowledge that I have of this franchise, and she’s gonna use it to her full advantage to manipulate the outcome. But knowing the world of Bendy does not mean knowing the day-to-day lives of these characters. As I’ve discovered in starting to write this, Sammy Lawrence not knowing where the bathroom is in a place he’s worked at for a long time is kind of sus. XD So part of the challenge is getting Sam to accept that this is more than a story, these are real people in-world that she’s tampering with the lives of. 

The last thing to note is that I want to make it hard for Samantha to prove she’s not Sammy. At first, I want her to just appear to be a bit off, but hey, Sammy’s quirky, so it could just come off as him having an off day. But part of living in Sammy’s body means dealing with some lingering things from him, such as his skills as a musician and feelings towards some of the characters/subjects. So when asked to prove that she’s somehow not Sammy, it’s really, really hard to be convincing. One moment I had in mind was Jack coming out and asking her the time signature on one of his favorite pieces to prove it, and she blurts out the right answer and quickly covers her mouth in horror. 

I’ve also considered playing with other characters having nightmares of things they couldn’t possibly have experienced, which starts to put some things into question. And this has its pros and cons. Buddy having nightmares of being Boris? Oh god that would be fun to write. But then possibly having Joey learn what’s coming? Oh that would affect things a lot. That’s one of the things I’m eager to play with: Sam has to be careful of who has what knowledge when it comes to what’s going to happen in the future to these characters. Certain characters learning things and sharing them with others could be incredibly dangerous. 

So yeah, that’s my rambling about a fanfic idea that’s currently in the works. Thank you for indulging me! I’d love to talk about it more and bounce ideas around, so hit me up if you’re interested in chatting. Goodness knows I’ve had fun sharing it with my smaller groups (and a huge thank you to all of you for indulging my craziness on this, I really appreciate having you along for the ride!) 

But of course, I gotta tell you the title. Right now, I’m calling it Nightmares Are Reality, a nice parody of Dreams Come to Life, I think. I look forward to exploring this nightmare with you!

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Maggie Moore[s], from Screen Media, presents an unpredictable murder mystery, as one bad choice creates a domino effect and snowballs into an insidious rash of violence, the local sheriff, and his deputy work to find the killer

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Chinese Animated Movie: Over The Moon / Más allá de la Luna (2020) | dir. by Glen Keane and John Kahrs.