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carmenabalos · 3 days ago

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— BASICS

Name: Carmen Abalos Age / D.O.B.: 36, August 19th, 1988 Gender, Pronouns & Sexuality: Cis woman, she/her, pansexual Hometown: Cebu City, Philippines Siblings: younger open half sister Affiliation: Echo Job position: Second in Command Education: High School GED Relationship status: Single Children: A son named Benjie, born October 2019 Positive traits: Alert, vivacious, adaptive, flirtatious, witty, resourceful Negative traits: Vindictive, cold, impatient, stubborn, critical

— BIOGRAPHY

Growing up in Cebu City, Carmen never thought her life would ever take the trajectory it did. She never thought she'd leave the Philippines when she was a little girl, let alone move to a foreign country halfway across the world. Her mother was from the United States and had met her father while there teaching English. However, her parents divorced when she was just two years old and she went with her mother. By the time of her fourth birthday, her mother had married a new man in Cebu City. This was the man Carmen thought of as her father, most of her earliest memories are of him playing with her, riding on his shoulders as they ran around the yard, of him reading bedtime stories to her. But when she was ten, her father got a job in Seattle, Washington in the United States in the growing tech world. Carmen's birth father stayed behind in the Philippines, but it made no difference since the man had not reached out to her or her mother since the day he left. She left behind her home and moved to this new city that had more rainy days than sunny ones. Despite being sad about leaving behind her family and friends, Carmen was a bright and charming girl and quickly made friends in the new world.

Carmen had already been learning English in school and at home over in the Philippines, so she didn't start off knowing nothing compared to the other kids. She took to her new life quickly, making friends and becoming well-adjusted in this new life. They made a new life in America, going on trips to see the big and expansive country she had never seen before. Even taking a family vacation to Hawaii one summer. But then everything changed once more, ripping away any happiness she had come to known. One day when she was sixteen her parents were in a car accident and died. They had been driving to come see her in her first school play. All of her grandparents over in the Philippines were either dead or in no shape to take care of a teenager. And no one was able to find or get in touch with her birth father. With no family members able to take her in, Carmen was put in the foster system.

The once bright girl became dark, angry and upset with the world for taking away her family and for putting her in this horrible system with people who didn't want her as she bounced from house to house. Like her dad, she had loved computers and technology. She'd already been involved in coding before, but it wasn't long before the angsty and lonely teenager soon got into the dark web and hacking. By the time she was seventeen, Carmen was a very talented hacker and she was able to go against some pretty skilled people. One day when she was hacking into a bank's network, she stumbled upon one such person. At first, she though the other person was an idiot. They were going to trip the system and get caught. At the last second she decided to warn them. This person turned out to be Donovan Walsh and he was so impressed with her skills, he offered the teenager a spot in the hacking gang he was a part of called the Echo. Carmen denied his offer, not wanting to tie herself to people knowing she was better off alone. But when she turned eighteen and aged out of the foster system with no money, no home and no acceptances to any colleges, Carmen knew she needed to reach out.

Carmen joined the Echo at eighteen, staying with the gang and finally finding a family once more. She moved with the gang when they relocated to Los Angeles in 2012 and found that the sunny city suited her better. Through the years, Carmen worked her way up through the ranks always having a close bond with Donovan as he himself worked his way up. When he became leader, it was no surprise that he picked her to be his second in command. Seven years ago, she met one Lucky de la Cruz at a party. Despite the differences in their lives and their alliances to their gangs, she quickly fell into a relationship with the man. The two undeniably had a lot of fun in their relationship, often partying and doing as they pleased. But when things turned serious, Carmen asked him to give up the drugs and to try to make things work with her. He agreed, and for a while he cleaned things up and the two got more serious. But Carmen still hated his part in the Family, she hated the life they promoted with the drugs, the power, the corruption and while she knew her part in Echo was not innocent, she saw the stark differences and dangers of the other organization. She kept trying to get Lucky to leave with her. To choose her.

One day five years ago, Carmen had been at a club with him while members from the Family were conducting a business deal. It went wrong and bullets started flying. Carmen was caught in the crossfire and had to go to the hospital with a gunshot wound in her arm. Due to the trauma of seeing her bleeding out, Lucky had turned to drugs once more. When he came to the hospital, she begged him to choose her and to leave the Family for once. But he couldn't say no to the drugs, to the money and the power and the only life he knew. She ended things right then. After getting out of the hospital, Carmen had a one night stand with a stranger to try and mend her broken heart. It hadn't been long after she found out she was pregnant. She gave birth to her son Alejandro Benjie Abalos, who she calls Benjie, not with the father by her side, but with her best friend Donovan by her side. He'd been there every step of the way, even before she was pregnant from the day she joined Echo. He had a daughter about the same age, so the two of them worked together, their kids becoming just best friends as well. They both have been a part of each other's lives so much, and have been a huge part of each other's children's lives as well.

She's not happy with the recent deal Donovan had to make with another Family member, and therefore The Family as a whole. She hates the whole gang, and has made it clear to Donovan that she refuses to do any business with Lucky. But, she also knows the heavy weight he bares as the leader and what this alliance could mean for Echo as a whole. So she'll support him as his second in command and as his friend, even if she doesn't agree with it.

— WANTED CONNECTIONS / PLOTS

Gang members

Adversaries

Exes

Friends with benefits/Situationships

Parent friends

Someone after her spot

Friends

#biography

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akashxbedi · 12 days ago

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━ INTRODUCING AKASH BEDI.

name: Akash Bedi

nickname: AK

birthday: May 16th 1988

age: 36

gender: cis male

pronouns: He/Him

face claim: Vicky Kaushal

occupation: Criminal Lawyer

neighborhood: Skyline Heights

hometown: Naperville, IL

tldr; Akash Bedi is a 36-year-old criminal lawyer in Devil’s Junction, known for his sharp intellect, charisma, and high-profile clientele. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, he attended Princeton and Harvard Law, where his ambition and resilience set him apart. While he’s built a thriving legal practice, his affiliation with the Castenada family—adds complexity to his morally ambiguous world. A passionate Formula 1 fan, jazz enthusiast, and boxing aficionado, Akash balances his high-pressure career with yearly trips abroad, coffee-fueled days, and a lot of introspection. Despite his workaholic tendencies and stubborn streak, he’s a secret romantic with a love for literature and an unwavering loyalty to his family. Akash is a man torn between his pursuit of justice, personal values, and the compromises he makes to survive in the shadowy corners of Devil’s Junction.

b i o g r a p h y ;

Akash Bedi is a 36-year-old criminal lawyer in Devil’s Junction with a sharp mind, an imposing presence, and a reputation for winning high-profile cases. Born and raised in the suburban city of Naperville, Illinois, Akash grew up in a tight-knit, middle-class Indian-American family. His parents, both engineers, instilled in him a strong work ethic and the value of education. Akash was a bright and ambitious student, excelling in academics, debate, and sports, which earned him a full scholarship to attend Princeton University for his undergraduate studies.

At Princeton, Akash majored in Political Science with a focus on criminal justice reform. His time there solidified his interest in law and advocacy, particularly for marginalized communities. After graduating, he went on to earn his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he gained a reputation for his sharp intellect and eloquent courtroom presence. During his time at Harvard, Akash interned with prestigious law firms but also worked with nonprofits, providing legal aid to underserved communities.

After completing law school, Akash initially joined a top-tier firm in Chicago, where he quickly rose through the ranks. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he became acquainted with the Castenada family, a powerful gun-trading mafia operating out of Devil’s Junction. The connection was forged through a case where Akash successfully defended one of their key members, cementing their trust and earning their loyalty. Despite his moral qualms, Akash recognized the opportunities and power that came with this affiliation. Over time, he relocated to Devil’s Junction to build a practice that straddles both legitimate and shadowy legal work.

Akash is a complex individual, walking a fine line between right and wrong. While he genuinely believes in justice, his alliance with the Castenada family often forces him to defend morally ambiguous clients. This duality weighs heavily on him, and he struggles with the ethical implications of his work.

In Devil’s Junction, Akash has established himself as a go-to lawyer for those in trouble with the law. His office is located in a sleek, minimalist space downtown, reflecting his no-nonsense approach to his work. Despite his ties to the Castenada family, Akash is careful to maintain an image of legitimacy. He often takes pro bono cases to balance his reputation and assuage his guilt.

Outside of work, Akash enjoys boxing, a sport he picked up during his college years as a way to relieve stress. He also has a deep love for jazz and can often be found unwinding at local jazz clubs. His personal life, however, is complicated; he’s had fleeting relationships but struggles to let anyone get too close, fearing they might uncover the darker aspects of his life.

As a man caught between two worlds, Akash’s journey is one of constant conflict—between his moral compass, his loyalty to the Castenadas, and his desire to leave a legacy he can be proud of.

Positive Traits:

Charismatic: Akash has a natural charm and warmth that make people trust him easily, which serves him well in the courtroom and in personal relationships.

Resilient: He has a strong ability to persevere under pressure, whether it's in high-stakes legal cases or navigating personal challenges.

Negative Traits:

Stubborn: Akash can be inflexible in his opinions and strategies, often refusing to back down even when compromise would be beneficial.

Workaholic: His dedication to his career sometimes comes at the cost of his personal relationships, as he struggles to find a balance between work and life.

h e a d c a n o n s ;

Akash has been a passionate fan of Formula 1 racing since his teenage years. Sunday mornings are sacred to him during race season, and his favorite team is Ferrari (though he has a soft spot for McLaren). He dreams of attending the Monaco Grand Prix someday but hasn’t found the time yet.

Every year, Akash takes a big trip abroad to escape the stress of his career. He chooses a new destination each time, favoring places with rich history, vibrant cultures, or breathtaking natural beauty. Recent trips include exploring Istanbul’s bazaars, hiking in Patagonia, and indulging in Italian cuisine in Tuscany.

Akash is a devoted coffee drinker, relying on multiple cups of black coffee to power through long days. He claims he can “taste” the difference between average and high-quality beans and often jokes about opening a coffee shop when he retires.

He boxes regularly to stay in shape and release stress. It’s one of the few activities that allow him to clear his mind, and he secretly enjoys the adrenaline rush of a good sparring session.

Akash has a deep love for jazz music, a taste he developed during law school. His go-to escape is visiting local jazz clubs, where he often sits in a corner nursing a glass of whiskey, letting the music wash over him.

Akash is always impeccably dressed, favoring tailored suits and polished shoes. He believes appearance matters, especially when dealing with high-stakes clients and courtroom drama.

He has a small but carefully curated bookshelf in his apartment filled with law texts, crime thrillers, and existential philosophy. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment resonates with him deeply, though it leaves him unsettled.

Despite his busy life, Akash makes an effort to stay in touch with his parents back in Naperville. He sends them thoughtful gifts and calls weekly, though he avoids discussing the murkier parts of his life.

Though Akash struggles with letting people into his life, he’s a hopeless romantic at heart.

c o n n e c t i o n s ;

ride or die:

friend turned family:

friends:

ex-friends:

clients:

flings:

exes:

i’m sure i’ll think of more later!

#devilsj.intro #devilsj.introduction #introduction.

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scatteredwreckage · 8 months ago

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my name is [ PERSEUS “PERCY/PJ” DAWSON ] … and i am from [ SEATLLE, WA ] and i’m a [ FREELANCE ARTIST ]. i lived in helltown for [ 4 YEARS ] because [ MY MOM KICKED ME OUT ]. i am [ 26 ] my pronouns are [ HE/HIM ] and i am [ PASSIONATE, ALLURING, ADAPTABLE ] though some may say i’m [ RECKLESS, ARROGANT , BLUNT ]. i also hear i look a lot like [ RUDY PANKOW ] but, i don’t know if i see it. i’m here because [ MY DAD IS LETTING ME STAY IN THE FAMILY VACATION HOME OUT OF GUILT ] but, maybe there’s more to it than that. you never know with helltown.

ABOUT PERCY : I’m finding me out, I’m having my doubts, I’m losing the best of me.

CHARACTER BASICS

FULL NAME: Perseus James Dawson

NICKNAME(S): Percy, PJ

AGE: Twenty-Six

GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cis Man, He/Him

FACE CLAIM: Rudy Pankow

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Blonde

HEIGHT: 5′8″

DATE OF BIRTH: November 24th

ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius

LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Bachelor of Art

SCHOOLING: Seattle University, Art Major

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English

HOGWARTS HOUSE: Slytherin

OCCUPATION: Freelance Artist

HOBBIES: Surfing, Attending Drive-In Movies, Poker, Motorcycling, Smoking, Darts

HOMETOWN: Seattle, Washington

HOUSING: Dawson Family Lake House

FAMILY

MOTHER: Abigail Dawson ( née Clark )

FATHER: Pope Dawson

TWIN SISTER: Andromeda “Andy” Dawson †

CHARACTER HISTORY [TW: DRUG ABUSE, OVERDOSE, DEATH]

Percy hadn’t always been a good kid, but he was surely one of the better ones. Pushed away with a scowl and enough lectures to curve his interest in the usual rebellion most of his peers had, he found other ways to explore the world and its limits. He was born and raised in Seattle and crossed the threshold of a white picket fence the day he left the hospital. For a long time, he thought of that fence as the gates to his kingdom but little did he know that it was his father’s way of keeping the struggles that plagued their family far away.

The Dawson’s weren’t a picture perfect family, but they had some shine to their grime. Percy and his sister, Andromeda, were inseparable and he was always the one pulling her away from the things their father advised them against. The two were different, but they had a loyalty like no other and so when Andy passed away their junior year of college, everything he ever knew seemed to have finally spoiled. He believed every chance he saved up, every karma point reserved for him to share with his sister, had not just rotted but never existed at all. More importantly, his father had never prepared them for the world he had belonged to. He hadn’t protected them.

After his sister’s death, his family seemed to shrivel up under their grief and his parents divorced. His father relocated to his sister’s happy place in Helltown, and PJ stayed far away from it. He couldn’t understand trying to chase a memory in those places forgotten from their youth and more importantly, ruined by the person his sister had eventually become after she began taking drugs. He had done his best to be a bridge between her and their parents, but it wasn’t enough. That guilt ate away at him and one night he gave in to the poison that took his sister’s life, and he’s yet to stop.

PRESENT DAY

He lived with his mother after the divorce but after his use became too heavy, and sleeping on porches in the middle of winter after she refused to let him come in high, he decided maybe he needed some change but not without raising a little hell first. He’s come to Helltown not to turn a new leaf, but find another reason of spite to carry on. He hopes that he can use whatever sympathy his father has left until it’s run dry, and until he’s on to his next move.

HEADCANONS

He wasn’t the best child but compared to Andy he was the family’s golden boy.

Due to the closeness of him and his twin it was no surprise that they wanted to attend the same college together. At college Andy got involved with a man who introduced her to the party scene and the drugs that went along with it and Percy watched her fall deeper and deeper into the hole. He tried his best to pull her out of it, flushing her slash whenever he could, etc. But eventually Andy pulled away to push herself deeper into her toxic relationship where her addition ended up overwhelming her.

He was concerned when he hadn't heard from her and was the one who ended up finding her. It was a lot for him to process and from that point leading up to her funeral Percy was there to move her belongings from college back home and ended up finding her drugs and he felt inclined to try them to feel closer to her and he hasn't really stopped. He's not at the point of addiction but the fact that he's taken this troubling path is alarming especially to his mother. This resulted in her locking him out of the house and him spending nights on the porch because she wouldn't let him in high. He's still got his care free spirit but over the years has gotten more rebellious and reckless to go along with his adventurous side. He waited for his mother to go to work one morning, after she caved and let him back into the house and packed his belongings to go to his sister's favorite place and ended up at his father's/their vacation house's door step. So Dawson isn't aware of Percy's drug usage at this point and yeah he's still going through it.

#helltownhqintro

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callofthxvoid · 9 months ago

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Please welcome JULIANNE "JULIE" DAVENPORT (SHE/HER) to Huntsville, WV. They are a 21-year-old VISITOR who lives in TOWN. You may see them around working as a PHARMACY ASSISTANT AT HUNTSVILLE CLINIC & PRIVATE TUTOR. They are looking for JASMINE DAVENPORT MINNIE GARCIA, their AUNT. Poor unfortunate soul. We'll see if they survive.

quick facts

Title: The Broken Bird

Name: Julianne Bryony Davenport

Nickname: Julie

Date of Birth: August 8, 2002

Age: 22

Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut

Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian

Faceclaim: Natalie Alyn Lind

Pronouns: She/Her

Sexuality: Bisexual

Relationship Status: In a relationship with Zel Dutton

personality

Myers-Briggs: ISFJ - The Defender

Enneagram: Type One - The Perfectionist (1w2)

Moral Alignment: Lawful Good

Occupation: Pharmacy Assistant at Huntsville Clinic & Private Tutor

Role: Gatherer

[+] polite, kind-hearted, dutiful, selfless [-] obedient, passive, repressed, fearful

Character Inspirations: Machi Kuragi (Fruits Basket), Cassandra de Rolo (Critical Role), Lucy Maud Montgomery (Bungo Stray Dogs)

background

TW: Parental Control, Institutionalisation, Medical Abuse

Julie's parents were still in college when she was conceived. While it had not been planned, both families deemed the pair a good match and arranged for them to get married, with her mom dropping out of college to become a full-time wife and mother. In their early years as a family, they often visited Huntsville to see her grandparents and her aunt Jasmine, who was much closer to her in age than to Julie's father and ended becoming more like an older cousin or even a sister to her than anything.

Their trips to Huntsville stopped when she was nine years old and her grandparents suddenly relocated to Hartford. She was told that her aunt had passed away and that they had decided to move for a fresh start, to be closer to family, and to help them cope with the loss. For years, her own home had been cold, turbulent and devoid of love, and while she mourned Minnie, she was grateful to have her grandparents close. After a while, she ended up spending more time at their place than she did at home, with them raising her and caring for her in away neither of her parents did.

When she was in high school, she went to live with them permanently after her father was charged with embezzlement and fled the country to avoid a certain conviction, while her mom left to avoid being associated with the whole thing. His indictment and subsequent escape turned into a massive media circus, and while Julie tried to carry on with her life as normal, the public attention she received led to her eventually having a complete mental breakdown and being forced to spend some time in a psychiatric facility. When she got out, her grandparents set her up with a private doctor, a whole host of refillable prescriptions, and arranged for her to be homeschooled so that she could graduate away from prying eyes. She was grateful for their help at the time, especially since they insisted on paying for everything and refused to let her get a job to pay them back, even after she started college. She had no reason to believe that they had ulterior motives for leaving her completely financially dependent on them.

She was already halfway through her degree in chemistry at Yale when she realised that her grandparents' involvement in her life was not normal. A big fight ensued, after which Julie dropped out of college, moved out of their house, and started working a series of minimum wage jobs. For about a year, she was totally broke, living with more roommates than they had bedrooms, and going through withdrawal from no longer taking her various medications, but at least she was free. It was honestly the happiest that she had felt since she was a child visiting Huntsville, but the thought of having to see her grandparents again to get the last of her things was still terrifying to her.

Eventually, she managed to arrange with their housekeeper for her to drop by when they weren't home, and it was when she was grabbing her own legal papers from the family safe that she found evidence that her aunt was in fact very much alive, including her emancipation papers. Feeling a surge of hope that she might still have real family in the world, she packed a bag and started hitchhiking her way down the coast to West Virginia, excited for the prospect of getting to see her aunt again after so many years.

misc

She arrived with Zel Dutton and his emotional support duck(s).

#bio: julie #huntsvilleintro

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reinaazarolla · 2 years ago

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Is that REINA AZAROLLA? A JUNIOR originally from SEVILLE, SPAIN, they decided to come to Ogden College to study SOCIOLOGY. They’re THE EXCHANGE STUDENT on campus, but even they could get blamed for Greer’s disappearance.

BASIC INFORMATION

FULL NAME → reina maribel azarolla NICKNAMES → rey AGE → 22 BIRTHDAY → april 14, 2001 ZODIAC → aries MAJOR → sociology HOMETOWN → seville, spain GENDER → cis female PRONOUNS → she/her SEXUALITY → lesbian SOCIAL STATUS → elite class LANGUAGES (FLUENT) → english, spanish, portuguese LANGUAGES (LIMITED) → italian, french

APPEARANCE

FACELAIM → melissa collazo HEIGHT → 5'1" EYE COLOR → dark green HAIR COLOR → dark brown TATTOOS → small paper airplane outline on the inside of her right ring finger SCARS → none PIERCINGS → just the ears, two in each lobe and one helix (left ear) STYLE (MAKEUP) → natural, light mainly just a lip color, mascara, and a bit of eye shadow for everyday but loves to do a big bold eye look every now and then and for special occasions STYLE (HAIR) → messy buns at home but usually down and in loose curls when out and about, length is a little past the shoulders SYTLE (CLOTHES) → depends on the season and where she is in the world, generally speaking she sticks to pastels during spring, bright bold colors in the summer, deeper tones in the fall, and muted colors in the winter - she loves sundresses in warm weather and comfy sweaters with jeans or skirts with fleece lined tights in cold weather.

PERSONALITY

+ TRAITS → optimistic, adaptable, curious - TRAITS → impulsive, cunning, aggressive LIKES → traveling, meeting new people, midnight swims, all things related to food, trying new things, late night talks, picnics on the beach, postcards DISLIKES → being told no, being told she can't do something, feeling trapped, delays, velvet, small mindedness HOBBIES → photography, cooking, people watching HABITS → hums when it's too quiet, fidgets with rings she's wearing, arrives at least 10 minutes early to any appointment SMOKES → occasionally DRINKS → yes DRUGS → occasionally

FAMILY INFORMATION

FATHER → donato azarolla, ambassador MOTHER → esmeralda azarolla née rivera, photographer (pretty famous in europe) SIBLINGS → none PETS → none but wants a dog

RELATIONSHIP WITH GREER

Growing up Reina didn’t have many friends, at least not long term ones. She had the gift of making friends and making them fast, but maintaining said friendship was a different story. Until one summer, in her early teens, her family happened to vacation at the Hamptons just a few houses away from the Morrisons. The rest is kind of history, the Azarollas and Morrisons hit it off and they always made it a point to spend time together whether it’s planning a get together if they happen to be close enough for a quick trip or planning something extravagant. There was always an adventure new experiences to be had.

Speaking of new experiences, Reina and Greer share a particularly special one. Reina had known early on that she was attracted to other females and wasn’t exactly shy about it. Did she go around announcing she was a lesbian to everyone she met, no of course not, but she didn’t hide it. If someone asked, she would tell them, it was as simple as that. There was one moment where they were talking about relationships and Reina had mentioned she had never really had one, that it was already hard to find someone to be in a relationship with considering how often her family relocated but to add that it was a girlfriend she would be looking for, forget it. Since that conversation Reina could tell Greer was curious and one night after getting some liquid courage they went further than just discussing what it was like to be with another girl. Reina showed her and in those moments she realized that maybe, just maybe, she had real feelings for Greer.

#ogdenintro

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j-stcrm · 2 years ago

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ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀ ʙɪᴏ ; johnny storm

❝ The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. ❞

→ pinterest | playlist ( + pietro )

↳ BASIC INFO

Character’s full name: Jonathan Spencer Maximoff-Storm Meaning of name: God’s gift Other Titles: Human Torch Birth date: June 8th Zodiac: Gemini Nationality / Ethnicity / Species: American, Jewish, human Languages Spoken: English, Russian Pronouns: he/him Orientation: Demisexual Superpower: he can engulf his entire body in flames, fly, absorb fire harmlessly into his own body, and control any nearby fire by sheer force of will. Occupation: astrophysicist, former astronaut, Avenger Relationship Status: married to Pietro Maximoff

↳ APPEARANCE

Age: 30 Height: 5′7 Body build: very muscular, athletic Eye color: pale blue Predominant features: his eyes Hair color and type: light blonde, naturally curly but he keeps it styled because he hates it

↳ PERSONALITY

Good traits: athletic, charming, compassionate, confident, loyal, kind-hearted, intelligent, quick-witted. Bad traits: brash, cocky, hard-headed, hot tempered, overly flirtatious, rebellious, reckless, vain. Hogwarts House: Gryffindor Character Theme Song: Play with Fire - Sam Tinnesz Personality Type: ESFP / ‘the entertainer,’ care-free, very extroverted, social.

↳ PAST

Hometown: Los Angeles, California | moved to New York City as a teen Type of childhood: Johnny grew up in LA with his sister, Sue. their father was killed in a car accident before their freshman year of high school. their mother struggled emotionally and lacked mental stability following her death, so they relocated to New York to live with their aunt, their mom’s sister, Margaret. Education: he received an athletic scholarship to play football at Stanford, but an injury his senior year prevented him from pursuing that. so he pursued another dream and studied astrophysics at Caltech.

↳ PRESENT

Current location: New York City, but he visits Asgard regularly now Currently living with: Pets: Luna; maltese puppy

↳ FAMILY

Mother: Mary Storm

Relationship: he’s close to his mom and struggled watching her mental difficulties following their father’s death, taking on a lot of that emotionally himself. as a result, he struggles with containing his emotions now, which, with his abilities being emotion driven occasionally, isn’t a good thing.

Father: Franklin Storm

Relationship: he had a strained relationship with his dad and often felt a lot of pressure academically/in regards to his athletic career.

Sister: Sue Storm

Relationship: He’s close to his big sister.

Other important family members: Children:

↳ RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

Husband Pietro Maximoff Best friend: Klara Arnesdòttir, Peter Parker Ex:

↳ BIO

A star athlete in high school, Johnny had his sights on playing football on his college scholarship and moving to pro after graduation. But an injury his senior year put a halt to those plans. Always having had an interest in space, and excelling in all of his class, Johnny changed direction and went to school to study astrophysics. A few years into his career, the ship Johnny was traveling on had a crash landing after traveling through cosmic rays. He survived, but was exposed to radiation that altered his genetic makeup. He gained the ability to envelop his body in fire, which proves to be bad more times than not, seeing as the ability is triggered by anger and emotions - and he doesn’t have good control over those.

#i got you - moonlight // musings.#pinned post.#bio.

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colleenmurphy · 2 years ago

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@aristobun

I've had a verse just kind of plop itself into my mind and Col's lighting a fire for me to 'at least tell you about it.' because evidently I've been lacking on actually posting what she's throwing at me. She very well may be drunk ( she's Irished her coffee ) and I'm stoned so here goes.

The ladies are raised in a tiny town on the coast. We're talking map dot tiny / Everybody knows everybody else's business type thing.

Jimmy and Harvey are the Sheriff and Deputy of aforementioned map dot town.

Eileen and her sister Minnie have a small tea room where the ladies are not so gainfully employed and trying to save for an apartment for college.

In addition to the tearoom they also work as deckhands for their fathers. They've taken to calling vessel formerly known as "The Painted Lady' 'Doom Schooner'.

Colleen's semi involved with Dave Sullivan, a deckhand and shipyard worker who's a little older. He's looking to buy out the Grey Gull Tavern and with Col's help turn it into the spot in town.

Bobby Shatford is *really* crushing hard on our girl Helene.

Four young kids that all have working knowledge of aquatic vessels and stick shifts may occasionally cause a little bit of a stir in their hometown.

Minnie Sheehan is a bit of a Free Spirit. She's also Dave's go to for weed. Once she put two and two together she gave him a small discount on the conditioner that he never let Col or Helene know. *plot twist: They occasionally do some Unknown Quality Control for her.

Minnie is actually Colleen's mother. Eileen & Jimmy adopted her after Minnie came back from one of her adventures with a small traveler in tow.

Jimmy passed the day after Colleen's 19th birthday. Passed in his sleep, just like that. She pushed her grief down and forged ahead. 'Life doesn't stop.' had always been Jimmy's motto. Col took it and twisted so that she never cried. She couldn't. Grief was love with no place to go and if she let it go she would drown.

Dave went missing on a fishing run trying to help his brother out of a debt. Both he and his brother were found four days later ( oddly enough the day after Col's 25th birthday ) Colleen was somehow able to let her wall down when she finally saw Sully sitting there, a little worse for wear in that hospital bed.

20 was always on Sully's lotto ticket after that and was always a sure bet. Later it became bittersweet when it was the reason he had a place in Newport Richey. He sent an anonymous check to the Grey Gull Tavern care of Colleen Murphy.

Helene went out one night with Joel Benson and ended up thankfully running into Bobby at the Lamplighter over on King's Point. Joel went missing that night but there's a story for later.

The autumn that Colleen turns 28 she honestly thought Sully was going to ask her to marry him but he hasn't. The moment's set but he chokes in front of everyone. He says that he can't ask her to live a life with a man that can't return her love and devotion.' They break up shortly after and he sets sail for foreign shores in the Bahamas. Colleen is left to run the Grey Gull by herself ( and thankfully with her family's help. )

Bobby is thinking of asking Helene to marry him he's just afraid of Harvey turning him down because Bobby's just a fisherman no matter that he owns three boats and is eyeing a spot on a Florida run in the winter season. If he could only see that Harvey approves of him.

Eileen remarried to a man named Buell Hastings-Rutherford, a very interesting lawyer who came from Boston. He has an older son named Wendell, or Win for short. He's a struggling author type. Colleen remembered him from her time at Pendleton University. They relocate to Toronto for Buell's new position at Kerwin College. The tearoom is left to Colleen who now has two businesses to run.

Minnie ends up relocating to 'somewhere greener and warmer', the Haight Ashbury district that Colleen was conceived in. She opens a rather successful tye-dye shop and meets Charles T. Wildbury. Charlie for short.

Harvey gifts Helene, Colleen and Bobby DNA ancestry kits for Christmas and an Irish chaos fest ensues as Colleen is matched with her father.

She somehow also stumbles into love on that trip to Galway.

#@aristobun #help the weed's made me creative and Colleen won't shut up

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✦ TOM HOLLAND, CIS MAN, HE/HIM✦ PERSEUS “PERCY, PJ” DAWSON the TWENTY-SIX year old has been in Hidehill for ONE WEEK and was a STRANGER to Miyeon Kang, the murder victim. Whispers on the streets are that the CERAMIC ARTIST AT LA LOUVRE who lives in HOVE LAKE. He is said to be RESILIENT and IMPULSIVE but I guess we’ll find out for ourselves.

ABOUT PERCY : I’m finding me out, I’m having my doubts, I’m losing the best of me.

CHARACTER BASICS

FULL NAME: Perseus James Dawson

NICKNAME(S): Percy, PJ

AGE: Twenty-Six

GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cis Man, He/Him

FACE CLAIM: Tom Holland

EYE COLOR: Brown

HAIR COLOR: Brown

HEIGHT: 5′8″

DATE OF BIRTH: November 24th, 1996

ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius

LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Bachelor of Art

SCHOOLING: Seattle University, Art Major

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English

HOGWARTS HOUSE: Slytherin

OCCUPATION: Ceramic Artist // Artist at La Louvre

HOBBIES: Surfing, Attending Drive-In Movies, Poker, Motorcycling, Smoking, Darts

HOMETOWN: Seattle, Washington

RESIDENCE: Hove Lake

HOUSING: Dawson Family Lake House

TIME IN TOWN: One Week, used to vacation in Hidehill throughout his childhood

FAMILY

MOTHER: Abigail Dawson ( née Clark )

FATHER: Pope Dawson

TWIN SISTER: Andromeda “Andy” Dawson †

CHARACTER HISTORY [TW: DRUG ABUSE, OVERDOSE, DEATH]

After his sister’s death, his family seemed to shrivel up under their grief and his parents divorced. His father relocated to his sister’s happy place in Hidehill, and PJ stayed far away from it. He couldn’t understand trying to chase a memory in those places forgotten from their youth and more importantly, ruined by the person his sister had eventually become after she began taking drugs. He had done his best to be a bridge between her and their parents, but it wasn’t enough. That guilt ate away at him and one night he gave in to the poison that took his sister’s life, and he’s yet to stop.

PRESENT DAY

He lived with his mother after the divorce but after his use became too heavy, and sleeping on porches in the middle of winter after she refused to let him come in high, he decided maybe he needed some change but not without raising a little hell first. He’s come to Hidehill not to turn a new leaf, but find another reason of spite to carry on. He hopes that he can use whatever sympathy his father has left until it’s run dry, and until he’s on to his next move.

HEADCANONS

He wasn’t the best child but compared to Andy he was the family’s golden boy.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

Partner in Crime

Hookups

Good Influence

Party Friends

Drug Dealer

Someone he owes money to

Friends he met while vacationing

#hidehillintro

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thech0sens0n · 30 days ago

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(Henry Zaga, cis male, he/him.) Welcome back to The Gates’ Community Center, ALEXANDRE RODRIGUES! Or should we say THE LOTHARIO? As a resident of CEDAR RIDGE for FOURTEEN YEARS, we are sure you need no introduction. However, we’d like to confirm some information for our community directory. You are THIRTY-FOUR years old, correct? And a PARAMEDIC at THE GATES FIRE DEPARTMENT? Wonderful! We are so pleased to have someone who is CHARMING, ADVENTUROUS, and LOYAL within our community. Of course, we’ve also heard that you can be RECKLESS, SUPERFICIAL, and NONCOMMITTAL… but you can’t believe everything you hear, right? Anyone who reminds people of A SMILE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAR, A PAIR OF USED ICE SKATES HANGING FROM HIS WORK OUT BAG and THE OVERWHELMING AND UNEXPECTED WEIGHT OF ONE DAY BEING A LEADER WEIGHING DOWN HIS SHOULDERS is welcome in The Gates.

BASICS

Name: Alexandre Rodrigues

Nickname(s): Ale

Faceclaim: Henry Zaga

Species: Werewolf {Beta}

Birth Date: August 1st, 1988

Zodiac: Leo

Age: 36 years old

Gender, Pronouns: Cis Male, he/him

Sexual Orientation: Pansexual, Demiromantic

Relationship Status: Single

Occupation: Paramedic at The Gates Fire Department

Residence: Cedar Ridge

Hometown: Saugatuck, Michigan

Pets: an australian shepard named bear

Reference Characters: tba

HISTORY

Alexandre was not born in The Gates, nor was he born a werewolf. He grew up in Michigan, in a relatively inclusive town near the lake, and his life was normal. His mom worked as a nurse and had some pretty intense hours, and his father was a fisherman. Ale enjoyed sports, hockey in the winter, soccer in the spring and swimming in the fall. And when he was old enough he got his first part time job working a concessions stand at the nearby baseball fields. Everything was normal, until he went to college.

It was a weekend camping trip in the woods with his frat brother, and it was supposed to be normal. Except it wasn’t. It was when his whole life changed. Ale had gone deeper into the woods to go to the bathroom, and on his way back to the campsite he got turned around. Next thing he knew he was face to face with a wolf and wasn’t fast enough to leave without a nasty bite on his leg. By the time he got back to his tent to inspect the injury it seemed shallow, and he assumed it wasn’t as bad as he thought. He was wrong.

A few days later he learned the truth. One of his frat brothers, Drew, was a werewolf and had bitten Ale that night. Drew had insisted he not go on the trip, due to it lining up with the full moon, but he couldn’t explain why and was forced by their friends to join them that night. He had tried to sleep in one of the cars, lock himself inside once everyone was asleep to keep from attacking anyone once he shifted, but one of the doors must have been opened.

Drew helped Ale through the first shift after he was bitten, but they both agreed having two werewolves on a college campus wasn’t exactly easy to manage or inconspicuous. Ale knew he needed to figure his shit out, get some guidance and reenter society once he felt like he had a handle on his new life. So with a tip from his bro, he ended up dropping out of Michigan State at twenty and relocated to The Gates.

He was able to integrate himself into society easily there, and get some guidance from the large werewolf community that exists. He also was able to convince his parents that he wanted to take a year off to travel and figure out his true interests. Letting them know he landed himself in the pacific northwest and was working on getting his EMT certification was enough information to not have them ask too many questions, instead accept that he was carving his own path somewhere new.

Ale has lived in The Gates for fourteen years now, and has grown to love the island and many of the people that live on it. Working as a paramedic is hectic, so his downtime is usually spent grabbing a drink at Dead Man’s Pub or skating around the rink and practicing his shots. It was all simple enough, and he wouldn’t ask for anything more. Why he was named future Alpha to his current pack is lost on him, but he’s not going to question his Alpha, that’s for damn sure.

CHARACTER TRAITS

Positive: charming, adventurous, loyal, fun-loving Negative: reckless, superficial, noncommittal, avoidant

HEADCANONS

Ale has no interest in being Alpha. In fact, he’s not sure why he’s been named the heir, nor is he sure he can actually do the job, but he refuses to let down the person who believes in him. Still, he’s terrified of the idea of one day ruling and caring for a community of damn near three dozen people. But he refuses to show weakness, and is hiding his insecurities and fears behind a charming smile and a carefree attitude. He’d rather have people think he’s not taking the job seriously then have them think he’s incapable of doing it.

Ale’s interest in the medical field, as well as helping others, came from years of listening to his mother talk about working as a nurse and her numerous patients. While he could acknowledge such a job could wear someone down, he also knew how rewarding and life changing it could be.

One of the first things Ale did when he moved to The Gates was join the local hockey league. Not only was it a great way to meet some of the people around town, but also a way to exert all the extra energy his body seemed to produce.

Ale’s family comes to stay with him every summer for a few weeks. He always makes sure to schedule it between full moon’s, but they’ve come to see the beauty in his new home.

CONNECTIONS

The Alpha - The Steadfast

Irina Calhoun. The Intended: It's expected by the rest of the members of their pack that these two end up in a union at some time in the future. It's gonna be hard, considering the two get along like oil and water.

Dominic Faris. The Ex Best Friend: Dominic was the first person to show Alexandre kindness when he first moved to The Gates. They grew close quickly, but Ale being named heir over Dom has since torn that friendship in half.

Nate Windsor. The Unstable Bloodsucker: Nate is one of the newer vampires to The Gates and Ale can just tell with his bad attitude he can be a problem one day. He doesn't trust him.

The Messy Breakup

Sabrina Shirazi. The Casual Hook up: Ale and Sabrina first started talking when they crossed paths during a morning run. Conversation was easy and they've been casually hooking up since.

#{like some child possessed the beast howls in my veins. i want to find you and tear out all of your tenderness || intro}

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jayjayjet · 2 months ago

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Jay Jay's parents names, Big Jake and Savannah, are taken from the show that he is inspired from. Big Jake is a regular most likely passenger airliner, and Savannah is a super sonic jet. Because of this, not only did I make them his parents, and though both serve mentor roles on the show from what i remember, but it influenced the type of pilots they are. His father is an commercial pilot, and his mother flew in the Air Force.

His father is very much like a Midwest man, who relocated from the south, Georgia specifically. He got the name Big Jake because he's like a father to every kid who meets him, and it came from his days playing football in high school. He went to Ohio State for college. While he loves that Jay Jay loves flying, he is very secretly very proud of his son for being an athlete in college at a pretty prestigious university.

Savannah is a Midwest girl through and through born and raised in northern Kentucky almost in Ohio. Tarrytowne where Jay Jay was born and raised is actually in Ohio, about 3 hours from Savannah's hometown. She went to the Air Force Academy for college. She also laughed the most when he told her his call sign.

Neither of his parents, while both being pilots, have the same type of love and interest in flight as Jay Jay.

#four: headcanon

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raycalhoun · 9 months ago

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𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐒

Full Name: Raymond Dean Calhoun

Nickname(s): Ray

Age: 54

Birthday: July 16, 1970

Hometown: Rivershore, WV

Length of Time in town: Born here, left for college and some years later

Gender: Male

Pronouns: he/him

Orientation: Heterosexual

Relationship Status: Divorced and weird

Occupation: Apiarist and Advice Columnist

Accent: Very southern accent

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏��𝐘

tw divorce

Raymond, affectionately known as Ray, grew up in a two bedroom dirt shack off the grid of Rivershore. His family were a small, mining family. They never really had much, and Ray remembers when his father was injured and couldn’t work. He remembers being hungry.

Being poor meant you had to have a work ethic. So, Ray studied hard and developed his skills. He was accepted into college and then medical school to be a psychiatrist. His mother wanted him to be a doctor, but the on call hours didn’t really call to him, so a doctor of the mind was something that could interest him.

In all honesty, Ray considered school a chore. He loves to learn, he loved to research and study, but the act of classrooms and other students was a chore. He met his wife to be in undergraduate, their romance was a whirlwind and before a year was up they were married. Their family went from two to three before Ray graduated his undergraduate.

Medical school was a whirlwind of long hours and a toddler and many sleepless nights. He was poor again, and god he hated it. There were a lot of nights that he claimed he wasn’t hungry so that his wife and child were full. A quiet desperation set in, only the light at the end of the tunnel was graduation and his own practice.

Finally, he made it. He was able to open his own practice. His clinical practice was mindnumbingly boring — however, the money was excellent. His claim to fame and money was notonly his clinical prowess but also the series of teen fiction that he wrote and became a popular novel series in the early 2000s. The series went on to become a famous multi-movie franchise that he helped produce.

As their influence grew with their wealth, Ray could only see more and more loss of what he valued: privacy. His wife, however, loved the parties, loved the influence, loved the culture. And in Lexington, Kentucky, there was plenty of it. Soon they were invited to all the old money parties, and derby parties. Ray, however, couldn’t stand it. He stopped attending too much of the society parties much to the chagrin of his wife.

When the divorce was served, Ray was almost relieved. Granted, she got half of his wealth and his practice. However, that gave him license to sell the practice. He moved back to Rivershore where he bought in a very modest home in the Valley that he still lives in today.

The obsession with bees was always there. He something of jumped into the idea of being an apiarist with both feet. It was full of trial and error, but he loved having something new. From there, he built a small honey and bee business where he rescues bee colonies and relocates them to his hives and then sells the honey at local markets. It makes just enough to sustain him.

About five years ago, the franchise of books that he built into an empire has come under fire from critics. Around the same time, the internet did what they did best and dug up dirt on him. Since then, he’s moved to being something of a recluse outside Rivershore. He has no online presence, but given his love for the written word, he writes an advice column where the townies of Rivershore send him letters, and he selects one letter a week to respond to and give advice. This column is, of course, written under a pen name.

He’s something of a menace to the people of Rivershore - Ray has gotten his license taken away three times, and doesn’t have one, but he still drives. On Friday nights you can find him either hustling a game of pool or betting on the local high school game.

𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄

1970: Born

1988: Graduated High School

1992: Graduated College (likely met wife in college, they got married and had a kid in these 4 years)

1996: Graduated medical school

1998: Opened his own clinical practice / started writing book series

2001: First book went best seller

2009: Books into movies

2011: Divorce / moved back to Rivershore / started bees

2020: Started the advice column which is well known in the town

#about #biography

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chefhuff · 9 months ago

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Name: Alice Huff Occupation: Chef Age: 25 Sexuality: Questioning, presumed straight Species: Vampire Clan/Pack/Coven?: Pretorius Hometown: Allagash, Maine Relationship Status: In a serious relationship Personality Traits: Clever / Insightful / Trustworthy / Perfectionist / Objective Uptight / Controlling / Compulsive / Irritable / Rigid

Biography

Alice Huff has planned every moment of her life since she was old enough to write a schedule.

That wasn't something she learned from anyone, mind you. Her parents gave her plenty of freedom for her and her brother to engage in almost any activity they want — ironically, it was the freedom that found stressful.

Schedules were easy, safe. She had piano lessons on Wednesdays at 5. No mystery there. She would prepare herself for her lesson, practice how she would speak to her teacher, or any questions she might have, and rush upstairs to finish her homework once she was done. It was comfortable.

That rigidity extended to other aspects of her life; she'd study other kids at school to decide who was the best option to be her best friend that year; she'd plan out meals for the entire house a week in advance; she'd go over her teacher's lesson plans to organize study hours.

Unsurprisingly, that wasn't a very popular was to live her life. Alice grew up lonely — though she claimed it was by choice. Of the few friends she made, few could keep up with her demanding the personality and, unfortunately, Alice didn't react well to those who didn't.

Failure wasn't something she dealt with well.

Alice progressed with her life with relative success — her plan to find a boyfriend in her senior year went surprisingly well (David isn't ideal but he's traditionally attractive, and doesn't run when she's stressed), and her academic life was right on schedule (actually, she received her acceptance letter for her favorite out-of-state college 3 days before she figured she would, so she's actually ahead).

She had wanted to study culinary since she was 7 and took all the steps necessary to make sure she would be a great at it. It was natural, then, that she would exceed her professor's expectations from fairly early on. Socially, she still struggled, but at least now she had David with her keeping her company.

Life after graduation was scary at first, knowing she would no longer have the rigidity of a class schedule to keep her day-to-day organized, but she her initial success in her career was a good enough motivator. Alice worked as a chef de partie in a small but brilliant restaurant just outside of Boston to high praise of the guests.

Well, one guest in particular.

He was a regular who had taken a very particular interest in her work. To her surprise, when they finally met face to face, he not only complimented her abilities, but offered her a job.

She'd have to relocate to a city called Port Leiry, and she'd be second in command of an entire kitchen. She couldn't say no - although she did have a panic attack first... Things were simply moving much faster than she had planned.

She hadn't even made David propose to her yet.

Her new life in Port Leiry feels like a dream for the first two months; The restaurant is perfect, huge, beautiful, attracting the most important people in town... her staff respected and appreciated her, her guests seemed to love the food, and it barely felt like work. In fact, she couldn't remember most of what happened during work hours.

It was perfect... outside of the bugs who seemed to only attack her neck.

Alice thought she could live like that forever. Oh, the irony.

The dream snapped in an instant one night. The beautifully lit restaurant turned dark, the food had vanished, and the irony taste of blood in her mouth was overwhelming. She was awake just long enough to understand that she was dinner. And then... nothing.

She wakes up alone the following night with a note containing an address and a set of instructions (avoid sunlight, verbena, and find someone to invite you home). Garbage.

Obviously, she knew what it sounded like, but it couldn't be. More likely someone had drugged something at the restaurant, she couldn't be a ...v-word.

Except, sunlight did burn, and she couldn't walk into her own apartment without David welcoming her in.

Alice remained in denial for as long as she could until the evidence is overwhelming — she couldn't be undead but... she was. And she was terrified.

Still, there was only one thing she could do: she found the note she had woken up with to look for the address and the sender: Clan Pretorius.

Wanted Plots

DAVID HUFF (TO BE) - Alice's high school boyfriend whom she dragged along for years. One of the few people who can actually stand her perfectionism. Midgame only.

THE SIRE - The man who first lured her in and turned her, whether because he saw something in her, or simply because he wanted to torture her.

THE BROTHER - Alice's much more relaxed brother. He needed a place to stay and Alice had just invited him over before she was turned. Presumably still human.

#cor.intro #bio.

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bologoday · 11 months ago

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Gurgaon’s new ISBT at Dwarka Expressway

Gurgaon’s Development Journey

Gurgaon’s remarkable journey of development is reflected at every corner of the city. It carries world-class infrastructure, excellent road connectivity, and the presence of Fortune 500 companies. However, amid this bustling urban landscape, a modern bus stand was a major miss out. This gap in the city’s transportation infrastructure has now been addressed with the announcement of the new ISBT.

The Old Bus Stand of Gurgaon

A Tale of Nostalgia and Transition Gurgaon’s old bus stand, located near Mahavir Chowk in the heart of the city, holds a special place in the memories of many residents. It’s a place where countless journeys began, friendships were formed, and stories were woven..

The Old ISBT: A Historic Landmark

The old bus stand is more than just a transportation hub; it’s a historic landmark. Built in 1958, it has witnessed decades of Gurgaon’s transformation. While its architecture may have aged, its significance in the city’s history remains timeless.

The old bus stand is an important landmark of the city and often a crowded place. Commuters from all parts of life, hailing from different parts of the city and nearby towns, converged here daily. Despite the congestion, it had a unique liveliness that was characteristic of a place where people came and went, forging a vibrant microcosm of the city.

Transportation Nostalgia

For the longtime local residents, the old bus stand is an attic of memories. It was the starting point for journeys back to hometowns, college adventures, and daily commutes. Its old-world charm, with its architecture dating back to the mid-20th century, held a sense of nostalgia that’s irreplaceable.

Challenges and Deterioration

Why a New ISBT Was Needed

The older bus stand, located near Mahavir Chowk in the old city, had become increasingly inadequate for the city’s needs. Built in 1958, the building had not aged gracefully. In 2015, a safety audit conducted by the Public Works Department (PWD) declared the building unsafe for use. To resolve this long-standing issue, the Haryana Roadways proposed a new location. The new ISBT’s location is strategically critical, as it is in close proximity to Delhi, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and several business hubs in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The older bus stand, due to its dilapidated condition and lack of basic amenities, may be slated for demolition once the new facility is operational.

The New ISBT: A Fresh Start

The 15-acre plot of land was allocated to the Transport Department in 2023, following three years of requests. This land was carved out of the 100 acres under the State’s Industrial Development Corporation for Public Utility Functions. The planned ISBT is expected to be a state-of-the-art facility that not only enhances the city’s connectivity but also complements its aesthetics. The Importance of the New Bus Stand The new ISBT, strategically located on Dwarka Expressway, brings with it a host of benefits and is poised to become a catalyst for Gurgaon’s continued growth. Let’s explore why this development is of paramount importance for the city. Modern and Spacious Facilities: The new ISBT will provide modern amenities and spacious facilities to cater to the needs of today’s commuters. This includes state-of-the-art waiting areas, clean restrooms, well-maintained ticket counters, and ample parking space, offering travelers a comfortable and convenient experience that was lacking in the old bus stand.

Improved Connectivity

Situated on Dwarka Expressway, the new ISBT is well-connected to various parts of Gurgaon and neighboring areas. This central location makes it easily accessible for both residents and travelers passing through the city. It benefits daily commuters and becomes a prime transportation hub for those traveling to and from Gurgaon. Reduced Congestion: The relocation of the bus stand to Dwarka Expressway has already reduced traffic congestion in the older part of the city. The narrow lanes and overcrowded streets around the old bus stand often caused traffic snarls and inconvenience for residents. By moving the bus stand to a more spacious and accessible location, the new facility has mitigated these issues.

Safety and Security:

Safety and security are paramount when it comes to public transportation. The new ISBT incorporates modern security features, including surveillance cameras and a dedicated security staff. Passengers can now feel safer while waiting for their buses or commuting through the facility, which was not always the case at the old bus stand.

Space for Future Expansion:

The new ISBT’s ample space allows for the addition of more amenities and services in the future. As Gurgaon continues to grow, its transportation needs will evolve, and the new facility can adapt to these changing requirements, ensuring it remains a vital part of the city’s infrastructure.

A Catalyst for Development

The new ISBT on Dwarka Expressway is not just a transportation hub; it will also act as a catalyst for the development of the surrounding areas. As the facility attracts commuters, businesses, restaurants, and shops in the vicinity are likely to flourish. This, in turn, can create new economic opportunities and contribute to the city’s growth.

In conclusion, the new ISBT on Dwarka Expressway is a testament to Gurgaon’s commitment to progress. By recognizing the limitations of the old bus stand and taking proactive steps to modernize and relocate it, Gurgaon has addressed an infrastructure challenge while laying the foundation for a brighter, more accessible, and safer future. The new ISBT is more than just a transportation hub; it’s a symbol of Gurgaon’s dedication to improving the lives of its residents and visitors. As the city continues to evolve, the new ISBT serves as a beacon of change, offering a glimpse of what a modern, efficient, and well-connected Gurgaon can be.

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grant---p · 1 year ago

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The Fact-Checker Who Just Couldn't Fiction: One Man's Struggle Between Truth and Lies

Jackson "Jack" Worthy was thrilled to land a job as a fact-checker for a major news organization. "Finally, a job where my obsessive attention to detail is an asset!" he thought to himself. However, his excitement quickly turned to panic when he learned he had to pass a true-or-false screening test first. Despite studying rigorously, Jack failed the test not once, not twice, but three times before barely scraping by on the fourth try. "I guess constantly questioning and second-guessing facts doesn't lend itself well to multiple choice exams," Jack realized a little too late. (Editor's Note: Five times, record can prove he passed on the 5th attempt! Jack should've taken the hint after the first failure. He claims it was a computer error.). Still, Jack managed to hang onto his new job by the skin of his teeth. At first, he felt right at home, eagerly verifying statistics, poring over sources, and pestering writers and editors about any potential inaccuracies. But over time, Jack started getting a little loose with the facts. He'd approve an article saying the mayor was 47 when she was really 48. He let a claim that it rained 3 inches yesterday stand, even though the weather station recorded 2.5. When asked if he was fired from a previous job, Jack replied "False! I voluntarily relocated to new opportunities." (Editor's Note: AKA he was totally fired). His casual relationship with the truth didn't sit well with his employers. When Jack claimed he still lived in his hometown of Scranton, PA, despite moving to Albany, NY years ago, the head fact-checker called him out, after double, triple and quadruple checking facts before confirming them as true.

"But Scranton just feels more emotionally true to me," Jack tried arguing. "Plus it rhymes with canton." But his excuses didn't fly. Now unemployed, Jack wonders if a lifelong dedication to nitpicking facts was really meant to be. "Oh well," he sighs. "I heard there's an opening for a creative fiction writer I'd be perfect for…"

After departing from the news organization, Jack decided to try his hand at writing fiction. No longer constrained by pesky "facts", he was free to let his imagination run wild. Or so he thought. He wrote a novel about an elite league of martial arts fighters who competed in an underground tournament called "Kumite". Reviewers praised its gritty action sequences, even if some of the MMA moves described didn't actually exist. . When Jack drafted a screenplay about a college a cappella group called the "Barden Bellas", his agent questioned whether competitive a cappella was really a thing. "Well it just became a thing because I say so," Jack replied confidently. (Editor's Note: Sounds fake but okay). But when Jack pitched a biography of the first dog to be elected US President, no publisher would bite. "You can't pass that off as non-fiction!" the editors scolded him. (Editor's Note: What were you thinking, Jack??) Frustrated, Jack realized even fiction writing required some grounding in reality. So he set his sights on a new career: political speechwriter. Here his fast-and-loose relationship with the truth would be an asset, not a liability! Or so he assumed. Jack landed a job on a presidential campaign. At first, he felt right at home putting positive "spins" on ambiguous facts. But soon he went too far, and wrote a speech claiming the candidate was born in a log cabin he built with his bare hands. The campaign fired Jack, and he was blacklisted from politics. (Editor's Note: Cabin birth story seems a bit far-fetched).

At this point, Jack had an epiphany: maybe a disregard for facts was not the most desirable career trait after all. So he decided to go back to what he knew best - nitpicking the truth. Jack found work with a fact-checking organization, rigorously verifying politicians' statements. He may have floundered before, but this time, he would let the facts be his guide. But Jack soon realized that his attempt to write fiction was doomed from the start. After years of obsessively checking facts, he found he was simply incapable of fabricating information, even for a made-up story. The novel he wrote about underground martial arts tournaments was based on an actual secret society of fighters he belonged to in college. And the a cappella group in his screenplay was modeled after his own embarrassing stint in an a cappella chorus after graduation. Try as he might, Jack couldn't conjure up a wholly fictitious world - the force of fact-checking habit was just too strong. Once, he spent 6 months attempting to write a novel about a swashbuckling pirate adventure, only to research real 18th century pirates so extensively that the book transformed into a dry historical account laden with citations and footnotes. So when Jack transitioned to political speech writing, he thought fiction was behind him. But old habits die hard. Even his exaggerated, misleading speeches contained nuggets of truth, as Jack compulsively included real statistics and verified data.

When he was fired for his exaggerated log cabin story, the campaign manager fumed, "Why couldn't you have fabricated something more reasonable, like being born in a hospital?"It was clear Jack simply lacked the creativity to construct alternate realities from whole cloth. Returning to fact-checking was the perfect solution, allowing him to channel his obsessive attention to accuracy into a job where such rigidity was an asset.

"Fiction and falsehoods just aren't for me," Jack realized contentedly, settling into his new fact-checking role with relief. "I'll leave fantasy to the writers whose minds aren't shackled to cold hard facts!"

After rediscovering his passion for fact-checking, Jack was careful not to veer off course career-wise again. But when his fact-checking job was eliminated due to company downsizing, Jack found himself at a crossroads once more. He needed a new job fast. With few options, Jack took an insurance sales job that promised high commissions. But he quickly found that having to stretch the truth about insurance products didn't come naturally to him. During sales calls, Jack spent more time painstakingly clarifying fine print and explaining exclusions than making a sales pitch.

"Well yes, our Deluxe Coverage would cover water damage, but only if it's from a burst pipe or appliance malfunction," Jack would carefully explain. "Standing water from a flood or storm would only be covered by our Premium Plus plan. And both plans require a $500 deductible payment per incident."

Unsurprisingly, few customers signed up. Some even accused Jack of trying to talk them out of buying insurance! Jack's meticulous full disclosures may have come from a good place of wanting to educate customers. But the lengthy disclaimers didn't make for good sales calls. After just 3 weeks, Jack was fired when it became clear he lacked the smooth talking art of persuasion well-suited to sales. Sighing with relief, Jack realized he was once again free from having to stretch the truth or embellish facts for the sake of a paycheck. He soon found a new fact-checking position where he could wield his obsession with accuracy for the forces of good - keeping businesses and media accountable by calling out misinformation. And this time, he knew better than to ever stray from the solid grounding of truth and facts again. Jack had learned the hard way that for a hardcore fact-checker like himself, fiction simply didn't pay.

After getting fired from the insurance sales gig, Jack decides he needs a break from traditional jobs to pursue a new passion - competitive jigsaw puzzling. Jack spends 10 hours a day practicing and honing his skills. He times himself assembling puzzles, analyzing where he loses seconds. Before long, Jack ranks among the top competitive puzzlers in the state, having set seemingly unbeatable records. Jack even builds a "puzzle station" in his home with a large table, storage for thousands of puzzles organized by piece count, and a timer to track his record times down to the millisecond. While Jack excels at his new hobby, he declines invitations from friends to maintain his rigid training schedule. Puzzling becomes all-consuming, leaving no time or energy for much else. When Jack's strained eyes need high-powered magnifying glasses to see the pieces, he decides to purchase them - his puzzling regime is punishing, but he's determined to be the best. He stores all his puzzle records in a Handwritten spreadsheet updated daily

However, Jack soon realizes he's reached the peak of the puzzling world, having set unbeatable state records. Without any competitions left, his zeal for puzzle perfection starts to waver. Coming up for air, Jack recognizes that while satisfying, competitive jigsaw doesn't pay the bills. With no income and neglected relationships, Jack sees it's time to direct his obsessive focus back to gainful employment. Jack is puzzled about what to do next, but eventually arrives at the truth - it's time to direct his obsessive focus back to gainful employment. As satisfying as puzzle perfection had been, he needs a career that can pay the bills. Nowadays, Jack dreams of starting his own independent fact checking company. He's noticed the proliferation of misinformation spreading unchecked on social media. This frustrates Jack, as he sees many dubious facts being shared without scrutiny. Armed with his uncompromising relationship with the truth, Jack aims to found a media watchdog company employing rigorous standards to verify claims and call out inaccuracies. He may have had career stumbles in the past, but Jack believes he's finally found his purpose - using his unique passion for facts to keep public figures and companies accountable. After all, there are always more pieces to the puzzle when searching for the truth. And Jack is determined to analyze how they fit together to separate fact from fiction, whatever it takes. The world needs diligent fact-checkers now more than ever.

Employment History: Fact Checker at The Daily Globe newspaper, Freelance Fiction Writer, Political Speechwriter, Fact Checker at Truth Matters Inc.,Insurance Salesman at Honest Insurance, Professional Competitive Puzzler

Editor's Summary

Jack's winding career journey demonstrates the importance of following one's true passion. This brave man tried his hand at jobs ranging from newspaper fact-checker to competitive puzzler before realizing where his heart truly lies - nitpicking the nitty gritty details of fact-based information. Some may see Jack's obsessive attention to accuracy as a fault, but we view it as a virtue in this era of rampant misinformation. His refusal to compromise on cold hard facts, even at the expense of humor or persuasion, is admirable. As they say, the truth hurts, but lying will kill you! Of course, Jack's path has not been without missteps. Who among us hasn't fabricated êtrent a log cabin origin story or two in our careers? But Jack learned from these transgressions and always corrected course back toward fastidious fact-checking. At the World Times, Jack's casual regard for employee ages was less an ethical lapse than an admirable commitment to emotional truth over tedious digits. And his imaginative fiction writing attempts were simply too brilliant for the world to understand at the time. Some suggest Jack would benefit from questioning truth itself instead of declaring facts so absolutely. But we believe obsessing over minor inaccuracies without broader context is the ultimate virtue! Now pursuing his dream of starting a meticulous new media watchdog company, we have no doubt Jack will thrive. With his puzzling perseverance and a magnifying glass at the ready, he is sure to elevate public discourse through relentlessly parsing every statistic and claim.

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Please welcome YVETTE ALSON (SHE/HER) to Huntsville, WV. She is a 43-year-old RESIDENT who lives in TOWN. You may see her around working as a PRINCIPAL AT HUNTSVILLE ELEMENTARY. Poor unfortunate soul. We’ll see if she survives.

quick facts

Title: The Survivor

Name: Yvette Jocelyn Alson (née: Moore)

Nickname: Evie

Date of Birth: November 5, 1980

Age: 43

Place of Birth: Charleston, West Virginia

Hometown: Charleston, West Virginia

Languages: English

Faceclaim: Jamie Chung

Pronouns: She/Her

Sexuality: Bisexual

Relationship Status: In a relationship with Louis Ryan

personality

Myers-Briggs: ESFP - The Entertainer

Enneagram: Type 7 - The Enthusiast (7w8)

Moral Alignment: True Neutral

Occupation: Principal at Huntsville Elementary

Role: Gatherer

[+] vivacious, spontaneous, generous, creative [-] careless, capricious, undisciplined, headstrong

Character Inspirations: Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls), Daisy Jones (Daisy Jones & the Six)

background

TW: Death

Evie had a nice but largely uneventful childhood. She grew up in an average suburb with an average nuclear family and went to an average school where she got decent grades. Her parents liked to claim that her effervescent personality made her the wild child of the family, but in her mind, she was never a troublemaker on purpose—just someone who loved adventure and often found herself feeling stifled by routine.

She met her future husband, Reggie Alson, when she was in her first year in college, and they started dating a couple of years later. After that, things seemed to fall into place pretty naturally for them, and even if it was a lot faster than she had planned on settling down, it felt right. When they discovered that she was pregnant, they decided to relocate to Huntsville—a town they had visited when they first got together and had both fallen in love with because of the easy access to nature and the sense of community. He got a job at the Sheriff's Office, she got one at the local elementary school, and together they welcomed their daughter, Riley, into the world.

She was delighted to discover that Riley had inherited more than a little of her curious and adventurous nature, and Evie made a point not to discourage that in her, thinking back to how her own much stricter upbringing had made her feel caged in at times. However, she would come to regret that when a little over a year into the paradox, the relentless inquisitiveness that she loved so much in her daughter became the very reason that her daughter was permanently taken from her and her husband.

Neither of them took Riley's death well, but while Evie tried to be constructive in her grief, Reggie went in the opposite direction—disappearing into a bottle and leaving his wife to essentially mourn by herself. It put a strain on their marriage that resulted in Evie seeking solace elsewhere, and the two eventually separated under less than ideal circumstances. She still cares about him, and she regrets hurting him, but she knows in her heart that their marriage was over long before her infidelity.

Nowadays, Evie is simply trying to make the best out of a bad situation. She does not regret her marriage, and she certainly does not regret having Riley, but she has come to realise that getting married as young as she did meant that she never really got a chance to figure out who she was outside of being a wife and a mother. She misses her daughter every day, and she wishes that she could start over somewhere else, but she's trying her best to move on in a town that literally won't let her leave.

misc

She has kept a number of Riley's belongings, including a plushie of the Pokémon Eevee that was originally given to her as a gift by Reggie (being a homophone of her own nickname), and that she later passed on to their daughter.

Her college degree was in Theatre and Performance Studies.

#bio: yvette #huntsvilleintro

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