#liss streams

[veggiebed]

update on my silly streaming journey, i figured out an overlay finally and went live last night with some monster hunter rise (monhun monday) and tonight i'll be doin some splatoon 3 (splatuesday 🥸). i'll be goin live around 7pm est tonight if you wanna see some frantic squidding. :^) twitch.tv/veganbed

[tubborucho]

Collecting

[phatcatphergus]

Badboyhalo is Rachel Tice from mpgis

Reasons based off of vibes alone:

-gossip girlie

-had a whole prank to piss off the most violent and insane girls in the school to become prom queen

-ate a rolly polly in the Goddamn third grade

-giggles evilly in front of a mirror

-Is just a bit silly goofy and evil

-pulled up to prom in the Sidecar of her best friends motorcycle

-wore a dress that looked like a tampon dipped into some skittles but still slayed

-tried to sell knives to the cheer team at cheer tryouts

[qtubbo]

this is a great day for me specifically

FRUBBO 🔥🔥🔥

[hyperfixation-symposium]

q!tubbo for the blorbo thingy

HIHIHI LISS HI!!!!

He is so fucked up already dreaming about Cucurucho hitting him with a train. I want him to experience more horrors. Also get some proper rest king, Tubbegg needs eepy and NOT spending countless days on the QSMP off stream.

[docrotten]

EVILSPEAK (1981) – Episode 263 – Decades Of Horror 1980s

“By the four beasts before the throne. By the fire which is about the throne. By the most holy and glorious name, Satan. I, Stanley Coopersmith will return. I WILL RETURN!” Well, he’s Clint Howard. Of course, he will return! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they hang out in the church basement with young Cadet Coopersmith in Evilspeak (1981).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 263 – Evilspeak (1981)

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An outcast military cadet taps into a way to summon demons and cast spells on his tormentors through his computer.

  Directed by: Eric Weston

Writing Credits: Joseph Garofalo, Eric Weston

Cinematography by: Irv Goodnoff

Selected Cast:

Clint Howard as Stanley Coopersmith

R.G. Armstrong as Sarge

Joe Cortese as Reverend Jameson (as Joseph Cortese)

Claude Earl Jones as Coach

Haywood Nelson as Kowalski

Don Stark as Bubba Caldwell

Charles Tyner as Colonel Kincaid

Hamilton Camp as Hauptman

Louie Gravance as Jo Jo

Jim Greenleaf as Ox

Lynn Hancock as Miss Friedemeyer

Loren Lester as Charlie Boy

Kathy McCullen as Kelly

Lenny Montana as Jake

Leonard D’John as Tony

Bennett James as Captain Merrill (credited as Bennett Liss)

Katherine Kelly Lang as Susie Baker

Richard Moll as Father Esteban

Robert Tafur as Old Priest

Sue Casey as Mrs. Caldwell

Evilspeak answers the question, “What happens when a bullied, military school cadet finds a Satanic tome written in Latin in the basement of the academy chapel?” Of course — with a helping hand from an early Apple PC — shenanigans ensue! Heads are lost, hearts are ripped out, and worst of all… the hogs are released! Yikes! Clint Howard, as Stanley Coopersmith, plays the bullied cadet transformed into a possessed Satanic priest with gusto and is expertly supported by a cast of experienced character actors. The story starts a bit slow, but the Grue-Crew promises you will be rewarded during the final act of Evilspeak. And never fear. The bullies get their just deserts.

At the time of this writing, Evilspeak is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, and Plex. 

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal, will be Parents (1989), a horror comedy featuring Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, and young Bryan Madorsky as the Laemles. The question is, what do Mr. And Mrs. Laemle serve for dinner?

Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

Check out this episode!

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people i'd like to know better!

Thank you @astarionposting for the tag!

Last song: The Unknown by Sitting Duck, Mondo Loops

Favourite colour: Very dark, desaturated green. Run the value #213129 through a hex picker if you want to see exactly what I mean

Currently watching: Joseph Anderson's playthrough of the RE4 remake

Last movie/tv show: Season 2 of Invincible

Spicy/savoury/sweet: Savory = Spicy > Sweet

Relationship status: Boi aquired >:)

Current obsession: BG3 (I've been getting a little burned out on it, but streaming Honor Mode is helping to reignite that spark), Astarion, Gale Dekarios' fucking grey hairs

Last thing you googled: Melatonin drug interactions

Tagging: @arom-antix @bobarodent @liss-art @tony-dreams @lines-on-ice and whoever else wishes to participate! No pressure, you don't have to do this if you don't want to <3

[ebaeschnbliah]

‘In this phial is caught the light of Eärendil's star’

`And you, Ring-bearer,' she said, turning to Frodo. `I come to you last who are not last in my thoughts. For you I have prepared this.' She held up a small crystal phial: it glittered as she moved it, and rays of white light sprang from her hand. 'In this phial,' she said, `is caught the light of Eärendil's star, set amid the waters of my fountain. It will shine still brighter when night is about you. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out. Remember Galadriel and her Mirror! '

Frodo took the phial, and for a moment as it shone between them, he saw her again standing like a queen, great and beautiful, but no longer terrible. He bowed, but found no words to say.

Now the Lady arose, and Celeborn led them back to the hythe. A yellow noon lay on the green land of the Tongue, and the water glittered with silver. All at last was made ready. The Company took their places in the boats as before. Crying farewell, the Elves of Lórien with long grey poles thrust them out into the flowing stream, and the rippling waters bore them slowly away. The travellers sat still without moving or speaking. On the green bank near to the very point of the Tongue the Lady Galadriel stood alone and silent. As they passed her they turned and their eyes watched her slowly floating away from them. For so it seemed to them: Lórien was slipping backward, like a bright ship masted with enchanted trees, sailing on to forgotten shores, while they sat helpless upon the margin of the grey and leafless world.

Even as they gazed, the Silverlode passed out into the currents of the Great River, and their boats turned and began to speed southwards. Soon the white form of the Lady was small and distant. She shone like a window of glass upon a far hill in the westering sun, or as a remote lake seen from a mountain: a crystal fallen in the lap of the land. Then it seemed to Frodo that she lifted her arms in a final farewell, and far but piercing-clear on the following wind came the sound of her voice singing. But now she sang in the ancient tongue of the Elves beyond the Sea, and he did not understand the words: fair was the music, but it did not comfort him.

Yet as is the way of Elvish words, they remained graven in his memory, and long afterwards he interpreted them, as well as he could: the language was that of Elven-song and spoke of things little known on Middle-earth.

Ai! laurië lantar lassi súrinen, yéni únótimë ve rámar aldaron! Yéni ve lintë yuldar avánier mi oromardi lisse-miruvóreva Andúnë pella, Vardo tellumar nu luini yassen tintilar i eleni ómaryo airetári-lírinen. Sí man i yulma nin enquantuva? An sí Tintallë Varda Oiolossëo ve fanyar máryat Elentári ortanë, ar ilyë tier undulávë lumbulë; ar sindanóriello caita mornië i falmalinnar imbë met, ar hísië untúpa Calaciryo míri oialë. Sí vanwa ná, Rómello vanwa, Valimar! Namárië! Nai hiruvalyë Valimar. Nai elyë hiruva. Namárië!

`Ah! like gold fall the leaves in the wind, long years numberless as the wings of trees! The long years have passed like swift draughts of the sweet mead in lofty halls beyond the West, beneath the blue vaults of Varda wherein the stars tremble in the song of her voice, holy and queenly. Who now shall refill the cup for me? For now the Kindler, Varda, the Queen of the Stars, from Mount Everwhite has uplifted her hands like clouds, and all paths are drowned deep in shadow; and out of a grey country darkness lies on the foaming waves between us, and mist covers the jewels of Calacirya for ever. Now lost, lost to those from the East is Valimar! Farewell! Maybe thou shalt find Valimar. Maybe even thou shalt find it. Farewell! ' Varda is the name of that Lady whom the Elves in these lands of exile name Elbereth.

Suddenly the River swept round a bend, and the banks rose upon either side, and the light of Lórien was hidden. To that fair land Frodo never came again.

The gifts for:  

Boromir, Legolas, Merry, Pippin, Sam: ‘I have brought in my ship gifts’

Aragorn: 'Now it is time to drink the cup of farewell.'

Gimli: `And what gift would a Dwarf ask of the Elves?'  

JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, Farewell to Lórien

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JRR Tolkien reads ‘Namárië ’:

‘Namárië ’ - setting by Donald Swann, sung by William Elvin, recorded 1967:

[space-was-an-artistic-mistake]

Ello! I'm Cosmo, and welcome to my blog! This is a side blog to post art and Thoughts™.

☆○°•°○☆ Read First! ☆○°•°○☆

@spacewasnotagoodidea is my main blog! It is 99.9% reblogs (hence why I made this blog) so go there if you want to see me go crazy over fictional characters :>)

@ask-the-metallics is my ask blog for my AvA OCs! There's nothing there yet (so please ask me questions). There is an into post, though!

☆○°•°○☆ About Me! ☆○°•°○☆

Names: Cosmo and Tea (nicknames welcome)

Pronouns: She/They

Age: Miner (Thats all you get >:>)

My labels: Demi-Girl, Lesbian, AroAce

Other things: I get unseasonably obsessed with things, Like to do art, has undiagnosed something, I'm bad at summaries and have been here for almost 2 years now!

☆○°•°○☆ Fandoms! ☆○°•°○☆

More or less from most obsessed to least obsessed: Animation vs Series, Henry Stickmin do you see a pattern?, The Magnus Archives/Protocol, The Mistome Museum, Generation Loss, Shorts Wars, Ranboo Live, Cookie Run, Slimecicle, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Ace Attorney, Hermitcraft, Doug Doug, The Amazing Digital Circus, In ___ With Markiplier, The Stanley Parable, Welcome to Night Vale, ULTRAKILL, Dream smp.

Damn that's a lot

☆○°•°○☆ Art Stuff! ☆○°•°○☆

I'm doing Art Fight this year! When I get all my stuff done, that will be my pined post. But till then (and after), this will be pined.

I am taking doodle requests (Unless stated otherwise)! I will try to get to them quickly but the Horrors™ might get to me first.

I'll do art for most of my fandoms except for the following (I'm bad/don't wanna): Shorts Wars, Cookie Run, Stardew Valley, Ace Attorney, The Amazing Digital Circus, Doug Doug, The Stanley Parable, Welcome to Night Vale, ULTRAKILL, The Mistome Museum and Dream smp.

☆○°•°○☆ Music Stuff! ☆○°•°○☆

My music taste can be split like this: 30% Indie, 35% Nerd Core, 25% Soundtracks and lyric-liss songs, 8% Japanese Songs, and 2% Sad stuff.

I also make playlists!

"Thank you" (Generation Loss)

"And I fell in love Instantly" (WTNV)

"I can't lose you, _nala" (CyberAttack (an AvA au)

A Playlist that Reminds me of Captain (In Space with Markiplier)

My current Favorites!

☆○°•°○☆ AUs! ☆○°•°○☆

Way of the Wind Au (AvA) - Four fatality wounded teens wind up in front of the Wind God's temple are able to mutter out one last prayer before collapsing on it's front steps

Zombie Au (AvA) - There is a zombie apocalypse on the canvas but everything's fineeee, as long as we don't talk about Florida.

My OCs Au (AvA)- A small gang of meet a new member (and friend)

Magical Girl Au (AvA) - [I'm not to sure how to explain it but it's like kid show magical girl show. It's sweet tho] Coming soon!

Bendy and the Ink Machine Au (AvA) - Very much just "What if the BATIM characters were also AvA?" so it's simple.

Hear the Stars Wispers (Charlie Slimecicle) - Charlie's new job is doing numbers on his mental health. Maybe there was a reason this place was abandoned for a few months. (Inspired by his Voices of the Void stream)

Break the 4th Wall (AvA) - Yellow's machine didn't break; more like did something it wasn't supposed to do. Something that lead to Kaori to frantically call her husband. Today's going to be a long day. (The sticks end up in the real world and Alan was just trying to get groceries.)

Animator vs TADC (AvA) - Today hasn't been fun. First someone broke into his house. Then said person knock them out. And now he was here, in this circus place. He doesn't even know how he got there. Worst of all, he might have a concussion; he can't remember his name. (Alan in The Amazing Digital Circus)

Animators vs TADC (AvG) - Look, they were just trying to film a video and now they're stuck. They were just trying to play Minecraft and for some reason it didn't work! Why are they in a circus?? (Alan and DJ in The Amazing Digital Circus)

The Amazing Animated Circus (AvA) - "What if the TADC characters were also AvA?"

A Different Path (AvA) - I throw Alan back to like a month before chosen's creation. What will he do? (Inspired by @/i3utterflyeffect's Untitled-3 Au)

Also feel free to ask about my head-cannons! (This goes of all fandoms!)

☆○°•°○☆ Tags! ☆○°•°○☆

#Baps you cutely - Reblogs

#Space Rambles - Text posts

#Art Fight - Art Fight stuff!

#My Art - Art

#Asks - Ask responses

#Doodles - Doodles responses

#Way of the Wind AU #WotW AU - Au stuff

#Zomble AU - Au stuff

#The Metallics #AvA OCs - AvA OC stuff

#Magical Girl AU - Au stuff

#BATIMxAVA - Bendy and the Ink Machine Au

#Hear the Stars Wispers AU #HSW AU - Au stuff!

#Break the 4th Wall AU #BT4W AU - Au stuff!

#Main TADC AU - Au stuff!

#Second TADC AU - Au stuff!

#The Amazing Animated Circus AU #TAAC AU - Au Stuff!

#A Different Path AU #ADP AU - Au stuff!

#My OCs - All my OCs!

#Extra Extra! - Stuff that doesn't fit under anything else.

Fandom specific tag are the same as they are across tumblr :3

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[doodlebloo]

hello bloo how are you how is your day going

HELLOOOO Liss! I am doing well, chilling and enjoying the Tubbo stream :] How are u?

[tubborucho]

Got a bad habit of turning off Tommy’s stream because there’s not enough Tubbo(-like)

oops

[jaimeski]

that’s my best attempt so you can imagine how the others looked lmao

Anyway I AM GOOD WATCHING TUBBO CHAYANNE IS MELTING MY HEART WHICH IS A GREAT COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH MY FAVORITES

:D!!!! it looks so cuteeeee thank you liss! have to open the stream too now i need to see them 🥹

[gacmediadaily]

The Great American Family (GAF) is climbing in its ratings and is quickly becoming the fastest-growing network among viewers.

According to a July press statement released by GAF, the network is "leading all networks in year-over-year viewership increases in the demo for the eighth consecutive month."

"Great American Family finished the quarter as TV's fastest-growing network among Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers.  The network also retained its #1 ranking as the fastest-growing network in 2023 YTD with the largest gains in Total Day and Primetime viewership among both Households and Total Viewers," it reads.

As CBN News reported, the CEO of the Great American Channels company says he is on a mission to make GAC Media the "leader in family television" and they are doing just that.

In an interview on Up Next with John Contratti last year, GAC Media CEO Bill Abbott laid out his plans to provide high-quality original content the whole family can enjoy.

Abbott said, "There's so much need for family content and the market in this space. It's pretty scary, quite frankly, the amount of content that's out there, the vast majority of content is salacious and is not appropriate for any member of the family, really."

The GAC Family network has been hard at work to achieve this goal, airing original Christmas movies during the last Christmas season. 

The company has also hired Hallmark actors and actresses to appear in movies and programs for its channels. Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Daniel Lissing, and Jessica Lowndes are just a few of the performers GAC audiences will recognize. 

Last month, Bure thanked fans for their support of the network.

The outspoken Christian is now the chief content officer, actor, and producer at the network where faith and family are the focus.

"I am constantly looking for ways that I can inspire people to live life with purpose," Bure said. "GAC fits my brand perfectly; we share a vision of creating compelling, wholesome content for an audience who wants to watch programming for and with the whole family."

Although the network's Christmas films have contributed to its popular ratings, it is also looking to break into new genres. 

The network is set to debut a mystery movie – its second original film since merging with the faith-based streaming platform Pure Flix.

"The Abby Brooks Mysteries" follows Abby Brooks who finds herself engrossed in the mysterious death of her free-spirited neighbor — with Bible verses serving as clues to solve the small-town mystery," CBN's Faithwire reports. 

The film will premiere on GAC on July 30. 

[lifetimemoviereview]

Santa Tell Me (Hallmark 2024)

There is a shirtless Himbo in this one, need I say more?!?!? Santa Tell Me (Hallmark 2024)

Santa Tell Me (2024 Hallmark Channel) 📺.  Stream/Watch the Movie (Ad): Subscribe to the Lifetime Movie Club Cast: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell Director: Ryan Landels Writer(s): Ryan Landels ➡️    Check out our Youtube Channel: Lifetime Uncorked: Lifetime Movie Reviews 🎧   Listen to the Lifetime Uncorked Podcast: Listen Now 🍷  Support the show with a $5…

[bbumtravel]

Do you know what the Garden of Europe is ?

Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands: The Garden of Europe

Keukenhof Gardens, often referred to as the "Garden of Europe," is one of the largest and most famous flower gardens in the world. Located in Lisse, the Netherlands, Keukenhof spans over 79 acres and showcases an astounding variety of flowers, particularly tulips, for which the Netherlands is renowned. Here is a comprehensive introduction to Keukenhof Gardens:

History

Keukenhof has a rich history dating back to the 15th century when it served as a hunting ground and a source of herbs for the kitchen of Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut's castle, hence the name "Keukenhof," which means "kitchen garden." The modern garden was established in 1949 by a group of Dutch bulb growers and exporters who wanted to create an exhibition space for their flowers. The first Keukenhof exhibition opened in 1950 and has since become an annual event attracting millions of visitors from around the globe.

Layout and Attractions

Keukenhof Gardens are meticulously designed and divided into several themed gardens and pavilions. Each area showcases different styles and varieties of flowers, creating a vibrant and ever-changing landscape.

Historical Garden: This section features old varieties of tulips and other historical plants, offering a glimpse into the botanical past.

Natural Garden: Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment, this garden includes ponds, streams, and native plants.

Japanese Garden: A serene area inspired by Japanese design, with cherry blossoms, azaleas, and traditional Japanese landscaping.

Pavilions: There are several pavilions named after members of the Dutch royal family, such as the Oranje Nassau Pavilion and the Willem-Alexander Pavilion, each housing spectacular floral displays and rotating exhibitions.

Tulip Mania

Keukenhof is best known for its incredible tulip displays. With over 7 million bulbs planted annually, visitors can witness a dazzling array of tulip varieties, colors, and patterns. The garden features more than 800 varieties of tulips alone, making it a true paradise for flower enthusiasts.

Best Time to Visit

Keukenhof is open to the public for a limited time each year, typically from mid-March to mid-May. The peak blooming period is usually in mid-April when the tulips and other spring flowers are at their most vibrant. It is advisable to check the garden's official website for exact opening dates and bloom forecasts.

Activities and Experiences

Flower Shows and Exhibitions: Throughout the opening season, Keukenhof hosts various flower shows and exhibitions, featuring lilies, roses, orchids, and other flowers in addition to tulips.

Bicycle Tours: Visitors can rent bicycles and explore the surrounding tulip fields, enjoying the scenic countryside of Lisse.

Boat Rides: Whisper boats, which are electric-powered and silent, offer a peaceful tour of the garden’s waterways, providing a different perspective of the floral displays.

Photographic Opportunities: Keukenhof is a haven for photographers, with countless picturesque scenes and carefully curated flower arrangements.

Educational Programs

Keukenhof offers educational programs and workshops on horticulture and floriculture. These programs are designed for both adults and children, providing insights into the art of gardening and the science behind flower cultivation.

Visitor Information

Location: Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse, The Netherlands

Opening Hours: Typically from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM during the open season.

Tickets: It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance, especially during peak periods, to avoid long queues.

Conclusion

Keukenhof Gardens is not just a showcase of floral beauty but also a celebration of Dutch heritage and horticultural excellence. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply looking to experience one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, Keukenhof offers an unforgettable visual feast that captures the essence of spring in the Netherlands

Worth to go : 10/10 ( I love flower ) Thanks for reading ♥

[alexie-writes]

Extra Ordinary Chapter 11

A/N: I can't even begin to apologize for this extended hiatus, I've had terrible writer's block. I really hope that this chapter turned out well enough, considering how long it took!!

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Chapter Eleven: Aftermath

By the time Michael woke up, it was almost noon. Essie hadn’t slept the entire time, sitting on the floor near Michael’s bed, her mind reeling over every possible worst case scenario. Honestly, it was shocking that after her panic attack in the bathroom when they first arrived, she hadn’t had another one.

Her mind was telling her every possible terrible thing that could’ve happened to Taylor and Mrs. Vey. She knew her face betrayed all of her emotions, the only reason her aunt hadn’t asked her if she needed anything in the past couple of hours was because she had her head down, facing away from everyone. She’d spent the past several hours waiting for Michael to make any noise to signal that he was awake.

To her right, she heard Michael groan in pain, and she stood up. Ostin was next to her in an instant, whispering Michael’s name to see if he was awake.

Michael turned to them, eyes bleary, squinting against the sunlight that was streaming in from the window behind them. He looked around, and Essie’s face fell as she realized they were going to have to tell him what they’d found.

“Where am I?” he asked in a whisper.

Mrs. Liss answered from the other side of the room, a sympathetic look on her face, “Honey, you’re in the hospital,”

“How did I get here?”

“Paramedics,” Ostin answered quietly.

“We came back outside and you were on the ground, we were afraid to move you,” Essie said, voice shaking.

“You had passed out,” Mrs. Liss continued. “The doctors were afraid you had a stroke.”

“Where’s my mom?” Michael asked, looking around the room.

Essie covered her mouth with her hand, attempting to hold back a sob. Luckily, Mrs. Liss was able to remain calm, and asked, “Do you remember what happened?”

Michael closed his eyes as if in pain, “There was a guy with a gun. Then this man with two kids. One of them shocked my mother.” Michael said, choking on his words. Essie’s eyes widened in horror, as she tapped Ostin’s hand. He looked at her, having realized the same thing.

Mrs. Liss spoke up from across the room again, “Shocked? What do you mean?” She looked at the three like she was worried the hospital had given Michael something that was messing with his brain. Essie couldn’t even be bothered to even think about the type of overprotective her aunt would be after this event, she was too worried about how they were going to break the news to Michael.

Michael looked at the other teens, “Did I dream that?”

Ostin shrugged. “I only saw the gunman.”

Essie looked away, she hadn’t had the chance to tell Ostin the reason she hurried him was because she’d seen a flash.

“Is my mother okay?” Michael asked them.

Ostin looked away from him, not able to answer.

“She’s okay, isn’t she?” Michael asked with an urgent tone, turning to Mr. and Mrs. Liss.

Mrs. Liss walked over to him, taking his hand to comfort him. She began to cry quietly, “I have some bad news, honey. Your mother’s gone.”

Michael stared at her, unblinking, “What do you mean?”

Mr. Liss spoke up for the first time since Michael woke, “The police believe she’s been kidnapped.”

Michael froze. “Why would someone kidnap her?” He stammered out.

“We don’t know.” Mr. Liss said in a surprisingly soft tone for a six foot tall Texan.

Michael began to cry silently, looking around the room in shock. Essie put an arm around his shoulders, trying to comfort her friend. They would find a way to fix this, even if it took all of the time and energy they had. Michael had been through too much in his life, there was no way that any of them were going to let him lose his mother. They’d find her, and they’d make sure the Elgen stayed away from them all, for good.

Mr. and Mrs. Liss left the room to leave the kids to have a moment to talk. Essie looked up at Ostin, eyes burning. “We’ll get her back.” She said to them both, as well as herself.

Ostin nodded, his face the most serious she’d ever seen in the 14 years she’d known him.

“We have to.” Michael sobbed, wiping his tears away to look at his friends. “We just have to figure out how.”

The three nodded, and Essie pulled her cousin into the hug. Michael hugged them back like he was afraid they’d disappear too if he let go.

They sat like that until Mrs. Liss came back in, saying that Mr. Liss had left for work, but she’d gotten them all food from the cafeteria. None of them felt hungry, but Mrs. Liss wouldn’t stop until they all began to eat their food, saying that they were growing children and needed to eat.

Around an hour later, there was a knock on the door. Two policemen entered, both of which Essie saw were easily as old as her grandparents. She vaguely recognized them from last night, though she hadn’t paid much attention to what the officers who took her statement looked like.

The one who seemed to be in charge introduced the both of them. “Michael, I’m Lieutenant Lloyd of the Boise Police Department. This is Detective Steve Pearson.” he motioned to the man behind him, who waved in greeting.

“Hey,” Michael said, looking as though he was already dreading the conversation that hadn’t even started yet.

Lloyd turned to the other three in the room. “We have some questions for Michael. Would you mind waiting outside for a few minutes?”

Mrs. Liss nodded, and motioned for the other two to get up. “Of course. Let’s go, you two.”

Ostin sent Michael a sympathetic look, “See ya, buddy.”

Essie mouthed the words, “good luck,” and sent him a thumbs up as her aunt ushered her out of the room.

She sat near the door, watching the hospital workers walk by, doing her best to make sure she couldn’t hear the words coming from inside the room behind her. She didn’t want to intrude on the conversation, if it was important, she’d be told about it.

Regardless, she wasn’t naive enough to believe that the Boise police had taken down a multi billion dollar corporation and saved her friend’s mother within a few short hours, that was beyond impossible. They likely had no idea who had even taken Mrs. Vey, let alone where to find her.

Less than fifteen minutes passed before the officers left the room. Ostin and Essie immediately ran back into the room. Mrs. Liss stayed out in the hallway to talk with the officers for a little while, leaving the teens to talk for a while.

Ostin spoke up first, “Do they know where your mother is?”

“No,” Michael said, laying back against the hospital bed. “What did you see?”

Essie closed the door as quietly as she could, as Ostin answered, “Hardly anything. When we got to your car, you and that man were lying on the ground and your mom was gone. I didn’t see anyone else. Essie yelled at me to get someone to call 911, so I went back into the restaurant.”

Essie fidgeted with her hands, unsure of how to say the next part, “The reason I rushed us back outside was because I saw a flash!” she blurted out before slapping her hands over her mouth. Well, that’s one way to say it, she guessed.

The two boys looked over at her, surprised. Michael recovered his composure first. “There were three people besides the gunman, a man in sunglasses and two kids our age. The man knew my name. He knew my mom’s and Taylor’s names. He knew about my power.”

Now it was Essie’s turn to look at him in shock.

“How could he have known all of that?” Ostin asked no one in particular, looking around the room while scratching his head.

“I don’t know.”

“He brought kids with him?” Essie asked, slowly beginning to realize something.

Michael nodded, “I don’t think they were his, though. They had electrical powers. At least, one of them did. The man called him ‘Zeus’, he’s the one who shocked my mom.” he bit out the last half of the sentence.

“He could shock like you?” Ostin stage whispered, eyes wide.

“Sort of. Except his electricity left his body. Like lightning.” Michael leaned towards the two of them. “There’s something else I remember. He seemed afraid of the girl.”

Essie tried not to make a comment about the irony of someone named ‘Zues’ being afraid of a woman. Ostin spoke back up, “What did she do?”

“I don’t know. But the closer she got to me the dizzier I felt. Then I passed out.” Michael combed a hand through his hair, and looked away from his friends. “They’re not going to find my mother.” Michael whispered, almost inaudible.

“Don’t talk that way.” Ostin said, though Michael barely acknowledged him.

Michael turned to the two suddenly, “Have you heard from Taylor?”

“No. We haven’t.” Essie said in a low voice, feeling like she was sinking more and more with every second that passed by. “You don’t think…?”

“No.” Michael said quickly. He closed his eyes and lay back in his bed again. “At least she’s safe. It’s a good thing she didn’t come with us.”

Essie couldn’t say anything. She hoped he was right. But at this point, anything could happen.

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