#my hoa writing

[tinkerbelldetective]

Rufus doesn't see Nina like Victor does.

Rufus does not fear Nina Martin.

Perhaps he should.

Or perhaps it is the guilt that Victor refuses to acknowledge. Perhaps it is the way Nina Martin feels like a tangible echo of Sarah Frobisher-Smythe, like Sarah is back to taunt him, haunt him, even though he knows, deep down, Sarah wouldn't. (She forgave him.)

In the corner of his eyes, he sees the yellow light of the Sun illuminate Nina, like Ra himself knows she is chosen, and it startles him for a moment, but only just, for the poetic portrait is broke by Fabian Rutter and Amber Millington, and Victor has better things to do (but she'll always be there, won't she? One step ahead or never far behind. And if you heard his thoughts and asked her if the 'she' in question was Sarah or Nina, he couldn't answer.).

[kwillow]

finally a way to romance our weird little rat man

Ah well like I said, the romance is an extremely minor feature in the late-game, so I wouldn't expect a dating sim type experience going into it.

But there are already several moments in which, if you pick the right dialogue options, you can aggravate him into throwing a temper tantrum, which I think is far and away the greater reward.

[yaknowlikenyah]

Ooooo I don't pull the white woman fragility card usually, but nothing is more satisfying than sending an email to a shitty business/landlord/unsafe kink event with so many layers of underhanded jabs and manipulation that they HAVE to be nicies to me and WILL feel bad about it.

[toss-a-coin-to-your-stan-account]

every Hot New Viral Booktok Romance that tries to have their male love interest have this protective "touch her and you die 😡" moment about the main girl should just like. give up because they're never gonna have the impact that Fabian did on 10 year old me when he screamed "LEAVE HER!" and ran across the room to tackle rufus while not giving a fuck about the deadly flies he was holding because he was trying to take nina. like nothing is ever gonna top that sorry

[myshiptrashcan]

Finally colored my MerSalim.

You can't see his lights unless he has them on.

MerSalim is outside in the sun, trust me. There's grass and trees and a river and shit.

He turned out alright. My thumb hurts. Don't mind my fingerprints lol. Should have used the smooth paper but oh well.

[if-you-built-yourself-a-myth]

A while after the events of the Interview, Daniel Malloy intends to pass his last "Daniel the human" years in New York City, whether Armand likes it or not. However, when Daniel's neighbors begin to complain about the living situation, and the noise, Daniel and Armand will have to tackle the most depraved, immoral coven ever founded: the condo Homeowners' Association.

[katzenprinz]

Who can hold their breath underwater for the longest?

Gabe and I have discussed this a lot. So, Marines do not really serve on ships anymore. MarDets (Marine Detachments) ended in 1998, when all Marine detachments on Navy ships were disbanded. None of our boys would have ever served aboard a ship. We know that Jason fast-tracked becoming a lieutenant, let alone force-recon, and he would have been sent out into the war zone immediately. (It normally takes 1.5-2 years of training to become force recon. Jason, by all accounts, shouldn't have been able to get his position within the time he did, but, y'know. It's what the game decided he did, and Gabe and I headcanon that he is simply an extraordinary soldier. Truly the best of the best.) He still would have gone through some extreme training exercises - Marines go through intense water survival training. (Marines, however, don't have to go through a breath-holding qualification in their training, while Navy Seals do.) All of our Marines would have gone through that training, so they would be very skilled at swimming and maneuvering in the water. Palmer is a SoCal boy and has definitely spent a lot of his life going to the beach while growing up there. He's absolutely been a surfer since his teens and loves snorkeling/diving. Of all of them, he sailed through his water training. He can hold his breath around 3 minutes. Jones, also, growing up in Alaska, has spent a lot of time in the wilderness, including the ocean. He knows how to sail. He'd be adept in the water. This is a man who does those polar bear plunge challenge things. He can hold his breath around 4 minutes.

[demcrazymandolin]

12 Days of Jalim

Day 9:

Hot Chocolate

Word Count: 427

(I haven't written anything in so long ToT so bear with me)

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Salim gently mixed in the remaining contents of the warm drink in front of him. It was late. Probably past midnight by now. Though it was dim and quiet, the warm comfort of the kitchen had eased him. He sighed deeply, taking a sip of the now tepid drink. He relaxed his shoulders the minute he tasted the sweet, rich chocolate. There was a stirring sound that echoed  behind him and suddenly a familiar voice spoke out. 

“You too, huh?” 

A worried look crossed his face as he saw Jason emerge from their bedroom. 

“I hope I did not wake you, Habibi…” 

Jason smiled as he made his way toward Salim. He stood behind him as he gently wrapped his arms around Salim’s waist. He leaned his head against Salim’s shoulder and gently pressed a tender kiss at the base of his neck. 

“Nah, just the fuckin’ dreams again.”

Salim smiled, letting his free hand rest where Jason's now was. 

“And what about you?” 

Salim sighed, taking another sip of his drink as he tried to recall the previous events. 

“I can hear ya thinkin’, Salim” 

Jason let his breath fall against Salim’s neck, causing goosebumps to crawl up his arms. 

He set down his drink on the counter and put both arms around Jason's. 

“The terrors…I saw them again. And the demons…they got to you,” Salim said in a shaky voice. 

Jason released his grasp on Salim just enough to turn and face him. He sighed, as he kept hold of Salim’s waist. 

“Dream’s got to you too then,” Jason said in a worried voice. 

Salim ducked his head thinking back on it. 

“Look, I ain’t goin’ nowhere,” he said smiling. He rested his palm against Salim’s cheek, encouraging him to look up. 

Salim smiled a little, creasing his brow. 

“We’re outta that hellhole and here where it’s safe. You and me.” Jason smiled, lovingly. 

“And that’s all that matters.” 

Salim smiled back, locking his gaze onto the man across from him. 

He held Jason’s hand against his cheek as their lips gently pressed together. He parted his lips invitingly until Jason pulled away, licking his lips as if to taste something.

“Is that-” he licked his lips some more. 

“Is that hot chocolate I taste?” 

“Oh. Yes, I made some right before you woke up.” Salim said looking over to the empty cup he left on the counter. 

“Would you like me to make you some?”

Jason smirked, glancing down at Salims lips.

“Nah, I think I got all I need right here.” 

[oblivious-troll]

Brief explanations under cut

Merman/Siren au is about the unlikely duo getting taken care of at an aquarium for injured sea life after an altercation

Priest/Incubus au is about the two of them entering a deal with each other, catching feelings while fighting literal demons (You can read the general idea here)

Sabotage au is about the aftermath of HoA, where the two of them now live in America, Salim tries to start dating, but for some reason (a massive crush), Jason doesn't like any of his potential partners and sabotages his relationships/dates

Demon/Angel au is about the two of them getting brought to earth and trying to get back home to the Underworld/Heaven with the unwitting help of some humans who're stuck dealing with the two of them for now

Fairy au is about the two of them getting banned from the Fae realm and trying to get used to life in the human realm - a place they've only heard horror stories about

[lovelyamneris]

I know the fandom is mostly adults so I hope we can all try to be mindful that these characters are children&minors in a show made for kids thanks.

[wordsofmaeve]

Twilight Fanfic Comic: Darkest Before Dawn Welcome to the silly story I started as a writing exercise that evolved into a full-fledged fanfiction complete with poorly drawn storyboarding. If you like this, you can read more on AO3 :)

--------------------- Scene One: How you liking the rain, girl?

BELLA

Voice over

Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality.

MUSIC STARTS AS THE SCENE FADES INTO VIEW, CLASSIC TWILIGHT BLUE FILTER WORKING HARD.

The camera pans through a mostly empty airport. there's a booth that has washington-themed shirts and keychains, with a sign that says "welcome to port angeles" in faded print. we can see it's raining in the windows as we go down a hallway, following a slender woman who is struggling to pull her big suitcase and put her jacket on at the same time. her suitcase has several cactus stickers as well as some band logos, a uoa sticker, and a book related sticker.

She is pretty, though not overly groomed, with long hair and big doe eyes. She's wearing over-the-ear headphones, and we can hear the music she's listening to. Her shirt a loose-fitting button-up, and she's wearing high-top sneakers.

The woman comes to the exit doors that say, "NO RE-ENTRY BEYOND THIS POINT," and she pauses for a moment to take a deep breath. Her expression is clearly anxious, but she smiles just before she opens the door and strides through, removing her headphones. Music fades away.

Rain pours down outside, but we see a tall man waiting nearby with a large umbrella. He's wearing a police jacket and a nervous smile.

CHARLIE

Hey Bells.

He steps forward, and the two of them try to hug, but it's a bit awkward and ends in a side hug from Charlie.

BELLA

Hey, Dad.

CHARLIE

Let's get you out of the rain. Is that all your luggage? (he carefully holds the umbrella over her head and begins leading her toward the police car parked a ways off)

Charlie has a slow, deliberate way of speaking that draws the audience in easily. Bella nods and gets into the car as Charlie loads her bag and shakes out the umbrella. They drive away from the airport, and we see a sweeping view of the Washington coast: tall, moss-covered trees, thick mist, a winding highway, and a grey ocean in the distance.

Back in the car, there's silence as Bella looks out the window, and Charlie looks from the road to her, obviously trying to decide what to say. They pass a road sign that says: "Welcome to Forks, Washington! Population: 3,385"

CHARLIE

So how have things been since graduation? Your mom made it sounds like you've been pretty busy.

BELLA

Yeah, you know, applying for masters programs and such. Trying to finish my book. (She looks a little uncomfortable)

CHARLIE

Spend much time with Nico?

BELLA

(glances at Charlie and then back out the window) We broke up.

CHARLIE

Oh. Well, I... never liked him very much anyway. (There's silence for a moment as Charlie looks anxiously between Bella and the road) About your car--

CUT TO: OVERHEAD SHOT OF THE POLICE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY

EXT. THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY FOREST ON BOTH SIDES

The camera follows the car as it drives, though we can still hear the conversation in the car. As they drive the camera pans out and we see a flash of movement along the highway.

BELLA

Oh, I brought my savings, so I should be able to get something. Hopefully soon.

CHARLIE

Well, I, uh. Now, I know it's not what we talked about, but I found a good deal, and Billy said he and Jake would fix it up, so you don't need to worry about it.

BACK TO: CAR INTERIOR

INT. POLICE CAR

BELLA

Oh, you found me a car to buy?

CHARLIE

N-no. I bought you a car.

BELLA

(happily surprised) Really?

CHARLIE

I hope that's alright. You can use your savings to buy a few more cold-weather clothes. Your suitcase was suspiciously light—didn't Renee say she'd help you go shopping?

BELLA

You know Mom, ha. (She smiles, obviously not bothered by her mother's antics.) Thanks, Dad.

CUT TO: THE EXTERIOR OF THE SWAN RESIDENCE

The car pulls up to a small white and grey home that's surrounded by forest. Charlie gets out and goes to grab Bella's suitcase while she climes out of the car.

Bella looks around with a resigned sigh when something in the woods catches her eye. It's a flash of white and then it's gone, similar to what had flashed by while they drove.

BELLA

(Startled) Hey, Dad?

CHARLIE

(Unlocking the front door) Yeah, Bells?

BELLA

(Trying to peer into the woods but determines there's nothing there-- at least anymore) Ah, nothing, sorry.

[tinkerbelldetective]

Joy thinks Nina has it so easy. Joy, who was given the title Chosen One, and suffered under it, had to watch the actual Chosen One get along fine, and was expected to not feel envious, righteously angry at such things.

It's not until after the article. It's not until Nina and Fabian reunite. It's not until the year is done and over, but for two nights left, Joy finds Nina crying, the way Fabian found Nina crying at the start, only this time it's almost 10 P.M., and Nina sits on the stoop in front of Anubis House, shoulders quaking.

Nina can't stop shaking. In the future, she will consider this night to be the night she let out the pressure that had been boiling over. Senkhara is gone. Rufus is gone. They survived. And now she can finally breathe.

The sobs are familiar to Joy. She did it often when she was alone with a chessboard and with chants written down on paper that she was forced to memorize.

Wordlessly, she slips down next to Nina, who breathes in hard in an attempt to slow the next onslaught of tears.

"It hasn't been easy at all for you, has it?"

Nina, weeks prior, would likely have given a passive-aggressive answer along the lines of "Oh, you finally realized?" But she doesn't want to anymore. She laughs pitifully, to which Joy scrunches her nose and shakes her head.

"No, no, don't do that."

They sit in silence until Victor ushers them in.

[max-nico]

i saw your birthday fic and i loved your writing style!! what do you think tails favorite thing at the park would be? slides? swings? that tire thing? monkey bars?

Good question !! I think its the merry go round.

Firstly, imagine being spun by Sonic the Hedgehog on a merry go round? You might puke but it's gonna be the most fun thing in the world for that one minute.

Secondly, imagine being able to keep up with Sonic the Hedgehog, and being able to show off not only how fast but how strong you are in a low stress/low danger environment !!! Quickest way to make a friend is to show off how cool you are

[ultrabananapudding]

Ramble of Merman!AU // Violence, Gore ‼️

Merman AU in which there is a myth that the tears of a merman transforms into pearls and Fisherman!Dar decides to test out this theory with the recent capture of an adult and child mermen.

It is easy enough to make the child cry, barely had to break skin for his eyes to well up - but there was nothing but sand falling down his puffy cheeks.

The adult on the other hand, seeing the younger thing in such distress, was enough to squeeze out the shiny beads Dar was anticipating.

Upon discovering that the myth is indeed real, Dar proceeds to mutilate Merman!Zains tail in order to elicit a strong enough reaction from Merman!Salim to have him cry a stream of pearls.

Salim gets his revenge by tearing off Dars ear with his own set of sharp teeth, which causes enough of a commotion for Zain to flee. Of course, now Salim is stuck in his own personal hell where the human will try any and all methods to make the older merman cry.

The damage Zains tail has sustained in the aftermath of Dars torture leaves him unable to properly navigate in the water or fight against the waves.

When morning comes, in one of Jason's routine jogs, he finds the body of a child laying on the beach - with a tail for legs of all things - but nonetheless injured and needing of help.

This entire thing is just my excuse to put Salim in the worst possible scenario ever, with Dar as the main perpetrator lmao

Salim gets to tear off Dars ear.... As a treat....

I just think the concept of "merman tears are actually pearls" is so cool !!!!

I feel bad for putting Zain in the crossfire here, but if there is one thing that would conceivably make Salim cry, it would be seeing his own son getting tortured.

Jason is once again here to save the day. He will nurse Zain back to health and in this AU, Eric (Marine biologist) and Nick (Vet) will be there to help out as well !!!

[non-cannon]

Me coming up with new ways to say something has an ancient Egyptian aesthetic, but isn't necessarily authentic ancient Egyptian (in less words) for fic reasons: Egyptian looking, Egyptianized, Egyptian style, Egyptian version, Egyptiany...

Egypt no longer looks like a word.

[myshiptrashcan]

I also drew this

That one sentence from my story, All that eyes can see.