#moral degradation

[madmanwonder]

Prompt

Crossover Fusion: Law And Crime: Police Officer & Thief AU

When JNPR Thieves comes to the museum to get some art... Seras is ready to deal with them. All of them... except Jaune who uses this opportunity to distract her with his magic. In fact he wants them to make out in the broom closet while his teammates are taking the art away. Seras shouldn't... but can she truly say no to Jaune when he continues to pull at her heartstrings like that?

(2-Koma) (Flirting) (Make Out) (Moral Degradation)

"Freeze dirtbag!" Jaune smiled under his mask as he turned around to look at the drop-dead gorgerous vampire girl who was aiming her giant rifle at him, glowing red eyes set in a stern glare. "Put your hands in the air or face the firm hand of justice-"

"You look beautiful under the moonlight, My Seras~"

X-xx-X

"MMmm~!" Seras moaned into the lips of Jaune Arc, leader of thieving group "Team JNPR (Juniper)", her hands on his firm chiseled chest, his large, powerful and flexible hands on her wide child-bearing hips.

She knew that Mr.Arc was distracting her while the rest of his team was stealing away the priceless arts in the museum...but she cannot bring herself to care or stop them.

[poligraf]

It is surely nobler to be a victim of the most noble dream than to profit from a sordid reality and to wallow in it.

— Leo Strauss

[mossadegh]

Ex-President Herbert Hoover’s warning to America in 1951: “Our greatest danger is not from invasion by foreign armies. Our dangers are that we may commit suicide from within by complaisance with evil.”

The Mossadegh Project

[blueheartbooks]

"Exploring the Abyss: Navigating Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'"

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche set against the backdrop of colonial Africa. Published in 1899, the novella follows the journey of Charles Marlow, a sailor captivated by the enigmatic figure of Mr. Kurtz, a renegade ivory trader in the Congo.

At its core, "Heart of Darkness" delves into the depths of the human soul, exposing the inherent darkness that lurks within. Through Marlow's firsthand account of his voyage up the Congo River, Conrad paints a chilling portrait of the moral degradation that accompanies unchecked power and colonial exploitation. As Marlow travels deeper into the heart of Africa, both literally and metaphorically, he confronts the brutal realities of imperialism and the savagery it engenders.

Conrad's prose is richly evocative, immersing readers in the dense jungles of Africa and the oppressive atmosphere of colonialism. The novella is replete with vivid imagery and symbolism, from the ominous shadow of the jungle to the haunting cries of unseen creatures. Through his masterful use of language, Conrad creates an atmosphere of foreboding and unease, drawing readers into the heart of darkness alongside Marlow.

Central to the narrative is the enigmatic figure of Mr. Kurtz, whose descent into madness serves as a potent metaphor for the corrupting influence of power. Kurtz embodies the extremes of human nature, oscillating between lofty ideals and base instincts in his quest for dominance over the African wilderness. His final words, "The horror! The horror!" resonate with chilling significance, encapsulating the moral abyss at the heart of colonial exploitation.

"Heart of Darkness" is also a searing critique of European imperialism and the hypocrisy of so-called civilized society. Conrad exposes the brutality and dehumanization inherent in the colonial enterprise, challenging readers to confront the legacy of exploitation and oppression that continues to reverberate through history. Through Marlow's journey, Conrad forces readers to reckon with uncomfortable truths about the human capacity for cruelty and indifference.

The novella's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of themes such as power, morality, and the human condition. Conrad's indictment of imperialism remains as potent today as it was over a century ago, prompting readers to reflect on the ongoing legacy of colonialism and the darkness that resides within us all. "Heart of Darkness" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate and unsettle readers with its profound insights into the human soul.

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is available in Amazon in paperback 12.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 122

Language: English

Rating: 9/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[blueheartbookclub]

"Exploring the Abyss: Navigating Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'"

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche set against the backdrop of colonial Africa. Published in 1899, the novella follows the journey of Charles Marlow, a sailor captivated by the enigmatic figure of Mr. Kurtz, a renegade ivory trader in the Congo.

At its core, "Heart of Darkness" delves into the depths of the human soul, exposing the inherent darkness that lurks within. Through Marlow's firsthand account of his voyage up the Congo River, Conrad paints a chilling portrait of the moral degradation that accompanies unchecked power and colonial exploitation. As Marlow travels deeper into the heart of Africa, both literally and metaphorically, he confronts the brutal realities of imperialism and the savagery it engenders.

Conrad's prose is richly evocative, immersing readers in the dense jungles of Africa and the oppressive atmosphere of colonialism. The novella is replete with vivid imagery and symbolism, from the ominous shadow of the jungle to the haunting cries of unseen creatures. Through his masterful use of language, Conrad creates an atmosphere of foreboding and unease, drawing readers into the heart of darkness alongside Marlow.

Central to the narrative is the enigmatic figure of Mr. Kurtz, whose descent into madness serves as a potent metaphor for the corrupting influence of power. Kurtz embodies the extremes of human nature, oscillating between lofty ideals and base instincts in his quest for dominance over the African wilderness. His final words, "The horror! The horror!" resonate with chilling significance, encapsulating the moral abyss at the heart of colonial exploitation.

"Heart of Darkness" is also a searing critique of European imperialism and the hypocrisy of so-called civilized society. Conrad exposes the brutality and dehumanization inherent in the colonial enterprise, challenging readers to confront the legacy of exploitation and oppression that continues to reverberate through history. Through Marlow's journey, Conrad forces readers to reckon with uncomfortable truths about the human capacity for cruelty and indifference.

The novella's enduring relevance lies in its exploration of themes such as power, morality, and the human condition. Conrad's indictment of imperialism remains as potent today as it was over a century ago, prompting readers to reflect on the ongoing legacy of colonialism and the darkness that resides within us all. "Heart of Darkness" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate and unsettle readers with its profound insights into the human soul.

Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is available in Amazon in paperback 12.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 122

Language: English

Rating: 9/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[immaculatasknight]

The problem with spies

[kateinator]

Oh god I am STILL on this—

But man. MAN.

The thing that gets me is that Phil is a survivalist, right?? At his CORE. That stupid bird (affectionate) is hardwired to keep himself alive at all costs. You don’t play Hardcore for ten-plus years and only die once (season 1 was a hard drive crash and season 3 was a glitch) and not be honed to a knife’s edge on the art of keeping yourself alive and safe.

And we even see that in how he treats the eggs, particularly Chayanne!! I remember seeing a clip of him warning Chayanne of ravines— something he stresses in his hardcore game!! And there are THOUSANDS of posts on this site talking about how Philza is built to survive, down to his fucking code/dna/whatever term you want to use

And yet

And yet

The second he sees that there’s a chance, a chance to find his kids again? He throws it all away. He even SAYS “this is so dangerous” AND IT IS!!! He’s going off into the unknown, with nothing but some noodles and a water bucket, because of a book with a little story in it.

There was the slightest chance he could find his eggs again, potentially at the cost of his own life, and he immediately takes it. No hesitation. And he pays the price.

God it fucks me up. Phil would do anything for these fucking eggs, up to and including dying for them.

Up to and including potentially throwing himself on a sword for them.

Because what’s the point of surviving if the reason you’re living is gone?

[therealmofamorus]

The Dark Perverted Corruption (RWBY AU: Clone AU)

“W-What!?.”

Pyrrha Nikos, the four times champion of Mistral Regional Tournament and Mascot of Pumpkin Pete’s and the P of Team JNPR found herself gawking at her identical clone who look at her with a sweet, but lascivious smile that was both warm and benevolent akin to a holy mother saint and predatory that had her paralyzed from the sight alone and made feel like she was in the presence of a very dangerous sexual predator who will corrupt her into sinful indulgence of her lust.

“I said. You and I need to get our Man, to fuck out Nikosussy into submission. Have him filled us with his seed that’ll rape our fertile eggs like a group of marauding raiders.” The Clone of Pyrrha Nikos look at her prime vision with depraved gaze in her glowing green eyes as she pulled her closer to her athletic-yet-voluptuous body. Her hand’s touched the pure, virginal body of her original and sniffed her natural womanly scent with a dark, perverted expression.

“I-I….” OG Pyrrha tried to say something to Clone Pyrrha, but between the sheer sexual charisma and corruptive power of seduction of her clone made it impossible to speak up or make any sounds but a pitiful whimper.

“Don’t you want him to smash our Nikosussy with his big fat Arc’D?” Asked Clone Pyrrha with a manipulative smile and a husky laugh as she leaned closer to OG!Pyrrha face, her pink lips nearly touching OG!Pyrrha lips. “Don’t you wanted to be free of the self-restraint and repression of the desire for our beautiful, manly stud. The perfect paragon of man who will make us his eternal, faithful love slave for the rest of our lifetime~?”

The more her charismatic yandere-like clone speak, the more of her words of corruption corrupted her pure self, twisted and corrupted her into letting go of her moral values and sexual inhibitions.

[madmanwonder]

Prompt

Crossover Carribean: Pirate AU

Sora is friendly with Mulan and acts like she is part of the crew. When he learns who she is he asks if she can help him steal her family's sword since it would be very valuable. Mulan shouldn't since it is dishonorable... but somehow Sora charms his way into convincing her in sneaking him into her place to get the sword.

(2-Koma) (Moral Degradation)

"My name is Sora. Captain of the Destiny Crew. Welcome to my ship." Sora beamed with his signature grin on his boyish face as he led the beautiful agent of the emperor around his ship to the bemusement of said agent who was unable to stop herself from being led around by this odd fellow.

"Fa Mulan. Agent to Emperor of China and sole daughter of the Fa Family." She introduced herself in an awkward voice as she glanced at Sora. "I-"

"Would you help me steal your family heirloom for me, Mulan?" He asked in a disarmingly casual voice as he held her hand and looked deep into her brown eyes with his bright blue eyes. "Would you make my crew rich with your family heirloom?"

"..."

--X-xx-X--

'Forgive me for this dishonor.' Mulan said in her mind as she gave her family sword to the happy pirate lord who proceeded to give her a tight hug that made her heart flutter

[shoyowo]

long-ish rambling about farewell shinsengumi and joui war gintoki and hijikata parallels under the cut

there's a direct parallel that's acknowledged in canon about ginhiji's situations in the joui war and the farewell shinsengumi arcs but their situations have key differences

gintoki talks abt the impossible "choice" he was given - neither "choice" being in any way favorable. and ultimately by "choosing" he says he lost both his precious things - his friend and his sensei

the main thing that is different is the trust & support that sogo has for hijikata and his leadership. despite all the bad blood between them - he still cares for, or at the very least, respects hijikata enough to wait for him to make the call on what to do. sogo could have easily rebelled against the bakufu without hijikata but it's a matter of principle and a matter of trust

and idk man there's something to be said about hijikata & okito not falling into the gintaka trap despite the circumstances easily calling for it ... mainly because of their reciprocated trust in each other + mutual love for their taishou

and i (admittedly) have not watched further and can't speak/dissect takasugi as readily, it's still very interesting to think that ultimately he loved shoyo more than he loved gintoki. whereas gintoki, despite everything, loved shoyo's teachings & his friends more. this isn't to throw stones at either character but merely the tragedy of their relationship..

[kindaorangey]

viren starts to use dark magic -> he devotes himself to harrow because harrow makes him feel smart + powerful for his use of dark magic -> they commit atrocities -> harrow has a crisis of conscience in the face of his own mortality -> he tells viren to get to his knees and calls him a servant -> harrow dies -> viren devotes himself to aaravos because aaravos makes him feel smart + powerful for his use of dark magic -> they commit atrocities -> viren dies -> viren is revived -> he has a crisis of conscience in the face of his own mortality and decides to sacrifice himself for harrow's former kingdom and people -> in his final moments he gets to his knees and says "i am a servant". flawless arc honestly

[apostate-in-an-alcove]

Christians really have their heads up their own asses. The pompous self-importance in this statement alone is unbelievable. Christianity doesn't own the monopoly on morality and ethics although Christians certainly deluded themselves into thinking they do.

[piyesis-art]

First sketch of Gakushuu as Spider-Man:

Just some doodles of trying to figure out the au :) also give me some suggestions on what color his suit would be

More Stuff:

Gakushuu got bit by Koyama's spider which was one of his experiments that escaped from his home-made lab

The big five had a meeting when they found out Gakushuu was bit so they got Gakushuu to do tests on himself whether it did anything to him. (ex: throwing things at him and seeing if it did anything)

Gakushuu became a hero mostly because he didn't want a guilty conscience If he didn't help someone when he could

Ren and araki made his suit after Gakushuu almost blew his cover by barely covering his face

He thinks the suit makes him look silly but he wears it anyway.

He combines the suit with casual clothes but Ren picks the clothes for him because he thinks wearing preppy clothes won't look cool on him

[captncthrola]

the casting parallel of Willabella & Grace Chasity

just rewatched Episode 3 of NT (harrowing to say the least), and whilst also recovering very important the Fosters and general Hatchetfield lore, i also just realised Angela played Willabella Muckwab, who seems kind of set-up to be this witch that did actually hurt people but might have been an outcast herself. so here's some thematic character thoughts that just rang true bcus i love Angela Giarratana, Hatchetfield and Grace Chasity lmao. the dramatic person in me is so set for some sort of Grace recognition-maybe-even-redemption-of-humanity arc, because shame and stigma from the church is so real and i think the Lords in Black enabled not only her superiority complex but her shame by corrupting her with the Black Book. rewatching the Witch in the Web, Willabella says "I'm not a monster, like they said!" and we even get a glimpse of her previous life where she was about to be hung (though we don't know for what crimes), and in this damn podunk town ironically tearing itself apart trying to keep itself together + classic references to the Salem witch trials (of which was mainly condemning women / people breaking any social rules) + gifted kid g*nocide??????, it feels like it could be highly probable she was another example of a hurt, shamed person refusing to change and enabled by forces beyond her initial reckoning, because she couldn't or refused to recognise anything else good beyond her own world. it just was such an unintentional connection yet is fascinating to me. oh and also just realised Kim Whalen as both Becky and Ms. Holloway playing almost the complete opposite of all that (person who experienced great pain and suffering usually trying to do a great deal of good).

[taviamoth]

the fact that jaehaerys waited until alysanne was 14 (himself 16) to consummate their marriage but allowed 16-year-old viserys to bed 11-12 year old aemma makes me feel crazy. was it the dementia setting in like

[bugaboooooooooo]

thinking about willow/faith parallels again