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Five senses

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Rules: post excerpts from your WIP containing the five senses

Sight - from The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

I became hyper-aware of the grass I lay in and shot up to a seated position, jumping when I realized nothing was in sight but a dizzyingly-clear horizon.

Hearing - from The Secret Portal Part One

Kwasiyaa screamed at the explosion behind her, but the sound that escaped her throat was masked by the deafening eruption. In her state, she lost control of her cloak that she covered over herself and her husband, rendering them temporarily visible.

Smell - from The Secret Portal Part One (Maddie POV)

“Really?” “‘Course,” said Kelsey as we stepped outside, where the smell of exhaust from the buses hit my nose sharply. “Where’s Lexi gonna be?” “The tennis court,” I said. “But let’s wait by the corner. Also, lose the hoodie. It’s, like, eighty degrees.”

Taste - from The Secret Portal Part One (Maddie POV)

I was surprised at how well Gwen composed herself in this situation, whereas I was so nervous, I’d run my tongue over my braces so many times that the strong taste of my own blood began to fill my mouth.

Touch - from The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

I stood and immediately fell over again. My legs were weak. I crawled to the nearest tree—its texture too smooth to be normal bark—and pulled myself up.

This was a lot of fun actually!!

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I've had a few dreams:

There was a dress up game with both TSP and SOTL characters. I put Ash in a red hoodie.

The entire dream was from Gwen's POV. She was walking around my high school testing her intangibility. Despite the fact that she doesn't have intangibility. Tyler was there.

Carmen, Jedi, Robbie, and Akash were at Walmart. I think Carmen was trying to explain to Robbie and Akash they were Alii. At one point Robbie stole gum and offered Jedi a piece. I want to make this a scene now.

So TSP opens with Kwasiyaa and Dylan running. A tree exploded. They ran into a subway for some reason and they video chatted with someone, maybe Carmen. Then instead of seeing Atsila die they saw 1990s Barry Allen die, since he was apparently the leader of the Aequales before Atsila?? Apparently Raissa was responsible for blowing up the trees and accidentally set Barry on fire. Kwasiyaa and Dylan go through the portal and we flashforward to two years later of Kwasiyaa waking up in a cold sweat.

Super empowering moment of Atsila cutting and dying her hair? Idk

I was drawing the Milo Murphy's Law cast but drew Robbie in place of Dakota

Lexi and George talked. George was an ultimate instead of a speedster.

That's all I remember for now

Anyone else have dreams about their characters? I keep having dreams about playing poker with Kunio, and he gets really offended when he loses. I don’t know why because neither of us knows how to play poker.

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Find the word

Thanks @mk-writes-stuff for the tag!

My words: lost, hunt, beyond, awake

Your words: loud, lead, light, letter

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Opening of TSP

Úrsula's daily life

Lexi is in Alium and very confused

Kelsey is low-key freaking out

Lost - from The Secret Portal Part One

Kwasiyaa screamed at the explosion behind her, but the sound that escaped her throat was masked by the deafening eruption. In her state, she lost control of her cloak that she covered over herself and her husband, rendering them temporarily visible. Her ears rang as Dylan wrapped his arms around her. Kwasiyaa breathed slowly as Dylan patted her messy dark hair. She stroked her swollen belly to remind herself why she was doing this. In what could only be a temporary hesitation, Kwasiyaa ensured her cloak concealed them as she adjusted the bag on her shoulder with her free hand. She gave Dylan’s hand a squeeze with the other, and they were off again. The two ran across the road, away from home and toward the dense, dark forest that Kwasiyaa knew so well. She looked back to where Atsila fought against an army set solely against her. Guilt pierced Kwasiyaa’s stomach. She couldn’t let it distract her—she had to keep the cloak steady. She could worry about her sister when she and Dylan were safe.

Hunt - from School of the Legends Year One

“Good evening, darling.” “Good evening,” Úrsula replied. Mamãe didn’t bother closing the door as she stepped inside Úrsula’s room. “How is Papai?” “Papai is tired,” said Mamãe, kneeling down in front of Úrsula, setting the tray on the floor. “He has been working extra shifts.” “Is he happy?” Úrsula asked. Mamãe sighed. “Yes. He is happy.” Something told Úrsula that her mother wasn't being entirely honest, but she didn’t want to press her. “So,” said Mamãe, “what have you been up to today?” “I’m almost finished with my book,” said Úrsula. “How wonderful!” “I’m at a really intense part,” said Úrsula. “The main characters are being hunted by a vampire.” “A vampire?” Úrsula nodded. “Well, then I should let you get back to it.” Mamãe began to stand. “Do you need anything else?” Úrsula bit her lip. “After I’m done with this book, I’ll only have four more of the last set you got me.” “Would you like me to get you more books?” Mamãe asked as she began to walk out the door. “Yes, please!”

Beyond - from The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

A movement in nearby teal shrubbery caused me to jump, but even more shocking was the creature that emerged: a bright blue hedgehog. Wait, hedgehogs aren’t native to America, right? Was this someone’s pet that got loose because it was mad it was dyed blue? That was the only rational explanation, unless I was somehow in Australia. It seemed like the type of place to have blue hedgehogs. The creature stared at me for a moment before scampering off. I stood and immediately fell over again. My legs were weak. I crawled to the nearest tree—its texture too smooth to be normal bark—and pulled myself up. “ASH!” I screamed as loud as I could. An unsettling sensation shuddered in my chest when there was no response. She had to be here, I reasoned. She had to go through that same tunnel I went through, whatever that was. I looked around for any other signs of humanoid life. Still dizzy, enervated, and using the tree for balance, I turned myself around and was relieved to see structures beyond the trees. Civilization.

Awake - from The Secret Portal Part One (Kelsey POV)

My head ticked, making a noise against the bed. Carmen fell silent. “She’s awake.” Shit! I screamed at my stupid nervous system but still didn’t move. “Are you sure?” Jedi asked. “You didn’t hear that?” “She was twitching earlier; it is likely just a tick that persists when asleep.” “She’s too tense to be unconscious.” “I noticed that as well, but how could she?” Jedi asked. “It’s only been about twenty minutes.” “She must be powerful,” Carmen said. “More than we’ve ever seen, I’d bet. Probably a higher-Leveled Class 4.” She sighed thoughtfully. “Well, that means she’s been listening to our entire conversation. Yay.” She sighed. “Either way, we’re saving her for last. Get the average powers out of the way, see what she’s made of.” Despite them knowing that I was awake, I didn’t move. I tried to figure out what in hell’s name they were talking about. Powerful? What type of power were they referring to? And what the hell does she mean she’s gonna save me for last?!

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ROYGBIV TAG GAME

Thanks @buffythevampirelover for the tag!

Rules: find the main rainbow colors in your WIP!

Last time I think I had a lot of TSP, so this will be SOTL heavy

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Jack is nimble and quick

George is hungry

Úrsula is reading

Beau is excited

Beau is excited again

Kwasiyaa is going through the portal

Tierney is testing something

Red ❤️- from School of the Legends Year One

He closed his eyes and braced himself for the excruciating pain he was about to feel. But nothing came. Even the light from the flame no longer shone red through his eyelids. He crashed onto something soft with a grunt. He opened his eyes.

Orange 🧡 - from The Secret Portal Part One (Ash POV)

George walked over to an array of buttons on one of the walls. In a streak of orange, he pressed some of them, faster than the naked eye could have seen. Below the buttons was a small alcove, from which he pulled out a meaty sandwich that resembled a cheeseburger, but I sensed wasn't cow.

Yellow 💛 - from School of the Legends Year One

After she finished clearing off her plate, she pressed the pause button on her music. Usually, Úrsula would allow whatever was playing to finish as she awaited Mamãe to bring her whatever dessert she had made, but she had left her book on a cliffhanger. It pained her to leave the music, but at the moment, this was her priority. She leapt on her bed and picked up her book right where she had left off, not bothering to get into her usual comfortable position, as she was too excited. Immediately, she felt her surroundings disappear. She left the confines of the room she’d lived in for the past five years, and entered the world that only existed in the ink forever tattooed on the face of the binded yellowed pages.

Green 💚 - from School of the Legends

Beau shrugged. “A few months? Well, I always liked plants and had a green thumb for gardening, but yeah, I soon found out that I had a gift.” He smiled. “And I got this!” He reached into his backpack and pulled out a piece of paper, holding it out. Jill took it, holding it so Jack could see it, too.

Blue 💙 - from School of the Legends

“So we’ll be going to school together!” Beau was saying, his blue eyes sparkling. Jack was snapped out of his thoughts--not sure if he’d missed anything or not. “Now, hold on,” said Dad, “I think we should talk about this. I’m not against it, but we should at least see if Jack wants to go.”

Indigo 💜* - from The Secret Portal Part One

Almost at once, brilliant colors erupted from the ground, a bright contrast with the indigo-tinted forest. As the portal surrounded them, Kwasiyaa and Dylan’s visions were limited, as the dark world they knew as their home began to fade away against its bright, colorful light.

Violet Purple 🩷* - from School of the Legends Year One

Tierney glanced down at the duvet he was sitting on. He rubbed his hand across it, feeling the familiar static shock. He kept sliding his palm back and forth and back and forth until he heard a crackling sound. He lifted his hand, concentrating as hard as he could, until he saw a spark. He rubbed his hands together until what appeared to be a purple lightning flickered around them. He stood, holding one hand palm-up, curling his fingers inward. A sparking purple ball of electricity had formed in his palm. He laughed giddly, opening his hand slightly so the ball got bigger. His hand shook and the electricity shot upward, blasting Tierney over the bed and causing him to crash onto the floor.

*there needs to be an indigo heart so I don't have to do this

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Find the word

Thanks to @loopyhoopywrites here, @sleepywriter00 here, and @tabswrites here!

My words: keep, stay, wait, terrified, glaze, brand, flowery, eyes, finger, teeth, mouth

Your words: reveal, us, thin, wonder

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Kwasiyaa and Dylan running

Ash...gives up?

Rose sees something

Kelsey is worried

World building

"Why are you dressed like that?"

Lexi is just a bit angsty

Gwen sneaks into a vent

Mr. Jimenez is technically right

Maddie shapeshifts

Akash trusts Robbie

Keep - from The Secret Portal Part One

The two ran across the road, away from home and toward the dense, dark forest that Kwasiyaa knew so well. She looked back to where Atsila fought against an army set solely against her. Guilt pierced Kwasiyaa’s stomach. She couldn’t let it distract her—she had to keep the cloak steady. She could worry about her sister when she and Dylan were safe.

Stay - from The Secret Portal Part One (Ash POV)

I doubted that. I was rendered helpless and stopped thrashing against the vines. I couldn’t fight it anymore. But I let my mind stay on the thought of Lexi. At least I could have some comfort, if I hoped she would be okay.

Wait - from The Secret Portal Part One (Maddie POV)

“Wait,” Rose said, holding up her hand, cutting Noelle off. Rose stepped forward, her eyes focused on something. She pointed down the sidewalk, at the corner of the building. “Did y’all see that?” The rest of us turned to follow Rose’s finger. “A wall,” Noelle deadpanned.

Terrified - from The Secret Portal Part One (Kelsey POV)

I worried that Aunt Kamryn would forget that Roni would want to read a book aloud before brushing her teeth. She usually practiced her reading with me. Hopefully Mom or Aunt Kamryn were a good replacement. I was worried about Maddie still. How could mere boredom cause me to not worry? God, I was terrified.

Glaze(d) - from The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

“Most never return afterward,” said Carla, taking a shaky breath as tears glazed her eyes. “They get scared off. But some stayed, and they’re training to fight in the Aequales in other branches. We’ve found most of the time, their powers are suppressed from disuse. They can still use their powers, but it’s much less natural. It may be something to do with the dimension, but being here is usually… triggers something inside of them.”

(Re)brand - from The Secret Portal Part Two (Kelsey POV)

Hye-Jin’s smile faded as she looked down at her outfit. “Like what?” “Like, freaking Julie Albright.” The elevator doors opened to the lab floor and I stepped out. Hye-Jin’s eyes spun around as if searching her brain, hesitating before following me. “The American Girl?” She looked down as she walked. “Isn’t she the one with the peace sign?” She gestured to her chest, hands cupped in a circular shape. “In the rebrand. I’m pretty sure the original had a similar blouse-turtleneck combo.”

Flowery - from The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

I opened my eyes and saw a small purple flower dancing in the breeze. Bright petals swirled around the middle. It was beautiful, but I wasn’t in the mood. I glared at it. It had to go away. I hated it was happier than me, and it was a plant.

Eyes - from The Secret Portal Part One (Gwen POV)

I walked down the hall and peeked around the corner, making certain there were no signs of Dr. Moon or Dr. Asghar. I surveyed my surroundings, trying to see if I could find a way out. My eyes rested on a vent near the floor. It was relatively small, but large enough to hold a person, and I wasn’t that big. I knelt beside it and removed the cover. I crawled in, sliding the cover back into place.

Finger - from The Secret Portal Part One (Ash POV)

“Lexi relies too much on comfort. And once that comfort is broken, she will no longer be able to get comfortable again. And that scares her. Even her fear of touch. She’s afraid of not being comfortable.” I moved the ring back between my thumb and index finger. He was right.

Teeth - from The Secret Portal Part One (Rose POV)

Her eyes I now realized were glowing amber. Her teeth were growing into sharp fangs, and I flinched as the wire connected her braces snapped. Orange and white fur sprouted in patches along her body. She shoved me to the ground. I did something I hadn’t done in years: let my fear show. For it wasn't an eleven-year-old girl that now stood above me, but a great Siberian tiger.

Mouth - from The Secret Portal Part One (Robbie POV)

Akash opened his mouth to say something, then closed it. “Dude, I’m telling the truth.” “And I believe you.” “Wait, what?” Akash scoffed. “Why would you make it up? That’s weird, I agree with you.”

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Five lines tag

Thanks @dyrewrites for the tag!

Rules: find five lines based on the prompts you're given, then change ONE of the prompts at the end!

A line about a weapon

From The Secret Portal Part One

Kwasiyaa watched the battle begin to disappear, and glimpsed her sister locked in a one-on-one struggle with a tall figure, dwarfing Atsila by comparison. From here, Kwasiyaa could make out the figure pulling out something bright, holding it steady and out of Atsila’s sight. Kwasiyaa squinted, trying to figure out what it was, but before she could, her sister’s body convulsed as the light was jammed into her stomach.

A sad line

From The Secret Portal Part Two (Gwen POV)

Lexi paused from texting, finally looking up at me. “You’re the one who got her dust all over yourself. Why aren’t you feeling bad about not being able to grab her in time? She literally slipped between your fingers, and you don’t even seem that broken up about it! How can you sit there with your boyfriend and pretend things are alright when one of our friends is gone and it’s your fault!? How does guilt not plague your mind when your sleep?” Lexi was breathing heavily, obviously shaking as she tried to hold back tears, her face contorting to control herself. Yes, her words hurt, but I figured out who they were really directed at. “You blame yourself for not being able to reach out for her,” I whispered.

A line with taste

From The Secret Portal Part Two (Carmen POV)

A sickening feeling pierced my stomach as we tumbled through the shadows. I couldn’t see anything. I was only aware of Atsila’s hand gripping mine tightly. I hated the dark. The shadows. The isolation. But Atsila was there, not letting go. I suddenly lurched forward, as if I was in a transport that suddenly jolted to a halt. I collapsed into Atsila’s arms, almost pulling her over due to our height difference. She steadied me and helped me to stand up straight. “I’m going to be sick,” I said suddenly and threw up over the nearest bush. I straightened up and turned to Atsila. “Thanks,” I said, the taste of bile still in my mouth.

A line that is whimpered

From The Secret Portal Part One (Jedi POV) - CW: parental abuse via fantasy violence

“I told your mother you should go to a school of nullocks like yourself.” “I’d like that,” I said, hoping agreeing would help. “I would rather not get bullied.” My father stepped into the room, keeping the door open. As he neared my bed, I sank further into the pillow. He leaned over me, his arm on the other side of the bed, trapping me. I found myself staring into his gray eyes—the only feature we shared. “Agreeing with me now, boy? Trying to get on my good side?” “No,” I said, voice small. “I just happened to agree with you.” He stood up straight. He raised his hand, and that same sharp, burning pain was felt in my head. “Stop,” I whimpered, pressing my hands to my temples. “If you’re getting bullied at school, we should toughen you up.”

A funny line

From The Secret Portal Part Two (Lexi POV)

“Lexi!” I looked up to see Akash waving me over. Gwen, Hye-Jin, and Noelle shared the table with him. “If the total nerds are boring you, come join us!” Maddie waved a mocking “bye,” which Ash and Robbie immediately joined in on before returning to their conversation. I grabbed my planner, smiled, and went, “Bye, nerds,” as I stood and went to the others, joining them at the round table they were based at. “What are we talking about here?” I asked as I sat between Akash and Noelle. “If you were a worm, how long would you be?” Akash asked. I couldn’t hold back the laugh that escaped me. “What?” “We were not discussing that,” Noelle said, but I could tell she was amused.

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A line about a building

A sad line

A line with taste

A line that is whimpered

A funny line

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