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Hi, I'm struggling to worldbuild a dystopia since I normally write fantasy. I'm not sure what to include in worldbuilding. Could you help me by suggesting what you'd include in dystopia worldbuilding or link me a dystopia worldbuilding template?

sorry for the awkward phrasing!

Utuabzu: The first, and perhaps most important thing to keep in mind is that both dystopia and utopia are literary devices for critiquing current society. The most successful dystopias had something to say about the culture they were written in. 1984 was written during a period of high censorship, in WWII Britain, and couldn't be published for several years after it was finished because it was considered potentially upsetting to the USSR, which was at the time an ally of the UK. The Hunger Games was written in the 2000s as a critique of the vast amount of reality tv shows and the pointlessness of the Iraq War.

The spray of frankly forgettable YA dystopia novels written in the late 2000s-early 2010s were forgettable because while they had the aesthetic of dystopia, they didn't really have anything to say about our current world. They weren't based on anything other than 'hey, wouldn't it be messed up if-', which just doesn't stick in your head like a dystopia that takes something in our current society and follows it to its logical, awful extreme. The Handmaid's Tale works because it takes the rise of Christian Fundamentalism and its inbuilt misogyny to the logical extreme, and given current events in the US that really resonates.

You also need to consider practicalities. People can live their lives in awful situations. In every dictatorship, no matter how oppressive or dysfunctional, people were still living their lives. Oppressive régimes collapse when the citizenry is no longer able to live their lives. Specifically, when the people upholding the régime are no longer able to get by day-to-day. Revolutions, to paraphrase Victor Hugo, ultimately, are always about bread. Ideals like freedom and justice and equality are just a nice bonus.

If you want your characters to be opposed to the system, you need to ask yourself why they're against it. People don't set themselves against an all-consuming society just for fun. Not really. They might play at being a rebel if there's little real consequence, but if there's serious consequences then most people will keep quiet until the system starts failing.

Common reasons for turning against the system could be falling through the cracks and seeing the hypocrisy of the ruling ideology, being the victim of the injustices of the system, having something to gain from the régime's fall. Or they could be part of an underclass that doesn't benefit from the system in any real way but is too beaten down to resist, in which case you need to ask what made this character's life under the system unbearable, when the rest of their group's life is terrible but bearable enough.

So, my checklist would be:

What is the dystopia critiquing? What does it want to say?

How does this work in practice? What do the people upholding the system gain from this? How is the system being upheld? Why are people putting up with this?

What are the system's flaws? What hypocrisies are in the underlying ideology? Why are most people not noticing them?

Why are characters against the system? What made them turn against it?

Is the dystopia going to collapse or endure? If it's going to fail, why and how? If it's going to endure, why and how?

Tex: To compare and contrast genres a bit, let’s look at J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth series (1930s to 1960s, ish) and C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia (1940s to 1950s). These are major establishments for the modern interpretation of the fantasy genre, but also contained many dystopic elements as a part of their narrative.

Dystopia in Tolkien’s works was featured as the aftermath of terrible tragedy, and the people who lived in the times following it - the falling of great cities and civilizations brought a downfall of peace, economic stability, and certainty in the future. There are as many characters that lived in the times transitioning period that an apocalypse incurs as those who have never known the heights their world had reached in terms of prosperity.

Dystopia in Lewis’ works was used as a parallel - the main characters are children that came from a London in the middle of war and the accompanying poverty and existential fear, where the fantastical world of Narnia occupies a narrative place of distance that allows the characters to see a world equally as devastated but whose devastation occurred, comparatively, in the far past. The trauma that the characters have from living in a dystopia allows them the skills needed to navigate the fantasy world and bring about several critical plot points that allow the story to progress.

In a way, dystopia is the inverse of fantasy, where time is make-believe. The difference is that the past is perceived with different forms of wistfulness - in a fantasy it is romantic, in a dystopia it is tragic. Both are full of speculation and yearning for simpler times, but full of emotion of what could have been, and what could still be.

Because of this, there is no formula for a dystopia, as it is a genre built upon other genres that borrows others’ tropes and gives them a bit of a twist from a removed perspective.

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Interesting

Prompt: Clouds

Pairing: Viktor x reader

Word count: 250

A/N: teaching Viktor some of Piltover's more benign, random pass times

“I do not understand the point in this, eh, exercise,” Viktor grumbles, eyeing the sky. Snorting in amusement, you look back at him, pressed up against your elbows, head flopping backwards in bliss as the wind picks at your hair. When you open your eyes, Viktor is staring at you, smiling softly, those brilliant molten eyes melting to a glittering gold in the late afternoon sun. 

“You’re supposed to try and find different shapes in the clouds,” you explain, falling back against the ground with a small grunt, eyes trained to the sky. “Like that one!” you point. His eyes follow curiously. 

“It looks like a… cloud.” giggling, you nod, shifting to gently tap your shoulder to his. 

“Yes, it does. Very fluffy,” you agree. “But me? I see a fish,” you state, pointing out each feature on it- the long body, open mouth and the two fins at the end. He stares for a long moment, and you're convinced that he is just going to mutter something about not seeing it, but he nods.

“I… I see it,” he mumbles curiously. “And that one?” he points to another on the other side of him. Shifting to prop yourself up onto your elbow, partially leaning over him to see where he is pointing. 

“A turtle,” you hum, nodding, unable to contain your excitement that he is at the very least humoring you. He tilts his head slightly, eyes narrowing as he seems to trace it out with his finger. 

“Interesting.” 

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Why I chose to self-publish

Indie presses, traditional publishing, self-publishing... There are many ways to get your book out there. Here's why I opted to self-publish:

1. Freedom to write what you want

Editors, agents and publishing houses have very specific things that they're looking for. The traditional market is very particular, so if your book doesn't suit that, you won't be able to sell your book to publishers. The traditional market also tends to go through trends, and if your book doesn't fit the current trend... good luck.

The market for self-published books is much wider and you have complete freedom to write whichever genre and whatever story you like. There's also no censorship of subject matter.

2. Complete creative control

I have control over every aspect of my book. No one else decides.

I have the final say on edits, cover design, distribution, marketing, pricing, publication date etc.

I've been dreaming of publishing a book all my life. I'd rather not give someone else the power to screw it up.

3. Career control

I don't just want to publish one book. I want to build a career as an author.

The great thing about self-publishing is that no one else controls your career or your next step. You can plan out where you want your career to go, and you're free to follow those steps. You can also adjust easily when necessary.

I want to write different genres over many years, and now I know that I can do that.

4. Better royalties

With traditional publishing, you're lucky if you get a royalty rate higher than 10%. For a book you wrote!

I'm not about that life. Yes, you have to spend money to self-publish well. You have to take the risks. But the reward is so much higher. I'm talking 40% royalties on print books and up to 70% royalties on ebooks.

You may think that you're more likely to earn money from publishing traditionally, because you'd reach more readers. But that isn't necessarily true. It's really only the BIG authors that get substantial marketing from their publishers.

So, if you're gonna have to do most of the work anyway, why not get paid more?

5. Industry trends

Although this movement is slow, it's important to note that the self-publishing industry is growing whilst the traditional publishing industry is shrinking.

You might not notice it for the next few years, but as someone who wants to play the long game, this is an important factor.

Self-published books are selling better and better, and the services available to indie authors will continue to improve as the industry grows. It's an upward trajectory that I'd like to be on.

So, yeah, these are the main reasons I decided to self-publish my work, but every author should follow the path that works for them (except vanity presses - do not go down that road).

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#2

Tips for Writing a Plot Twist

My debut novel "To Wear A Crown" has plot twists galore, and I received great feedback on them. So, I thought I'd share some tips on how to do plot twists right.

1. They shouldn't come out of nowhere

This is a common misconception - that good plot twists are the ones that come from nowhere and no one can see coming.

Yes, surprise/shock is a big element to plot twists. It shouldn't be obvious. But it shouldn't be completely out of left field either.

What I mean by this, is that you should use foreshadowing. Litter tiny breadcrumbs throughout your novel. The goal is this: if someone reads the book for the second time, they should go, "How did I not see this coming?".

Subtle foreshadowing is the way to get that result.

Plot twists without any prior set-up is often unsatisfying and out of character.

2. Pick your moments

You cannot have plot twists happening left and right every five seconds. The emotion from a plot twist reveal should be intense, and your readers need time to come down after each one.

Pick the right moments in your novel when the tension is high and the foreshadowing has built up. And then after the reveal, give the reader time to breathe before you hit them with another plot twist.

Trust me, this will have a much greater impact.

3. Focus on the characters' emotions

The plot twist needs to be experienced by your characters. The way to get maximum impact out of a plot twist is to focus on the emotions of the characters as it is revealed.

If your POV character had no idea about the plot twist and the reader is finding out with them, the character's shock and betrayal should characterise the scene.

If your POV character was the one keeping secrets and the rest of the cast finds out, show their emotions through body language and dialogue. And let your POV character experience that, and feel guilt etc at it.

Authentic character emotion = reader emotion

4. Use red herrings

That foreshadowing I talked about in the first tip can serve another purpose... making the reader think they know what the twist is going to be.

You put breadcrumbs throughout the story that could be interpreted as foreshadowing Character A as the murderer. But then, it's actually Character B.

Once again, I would recommend for the goal to be for a second-time reader to see those breadcrumbs and go, "Ah I see what the author did here. This was actually pointing to B when I thought it was A."

Play with reader expectations.

5. Avoid cliché plot twist

Unless you're going to subvert a cliche or make fun of it, I would recommend staying away from cliché plot twists, like: It was actually his evil twin all along; The bad guy is the protagonist's father etc.

These will have your readers rolling their eyes, and the impact will be lost.

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Abortion in South Africa is legal on request during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and under certain conditions afterwards. Abortion is provided free at government hospitals and a tele-medical or 'pills by post' service is provided by Marie Stopes South Africa and Abortion Clinic Johannesburg.

In South Africa, a woman of any age can get an abortion on request with no reasons given if she is less than 12 weeks pregnant. If she is between 13 and 20 weeks pregnant, she can get the abortion if (a) her own physical or mental health is at stake, (b) the baby will have severe mental or physical abnormalities, (c) she is pregnant because of incest, (d) she is pregnant because of rape, or (e) she is of the personal opinion that her economic or social situation is sufficient reason for the termination of pregnancy. If she is more than 20 weeks pregnant, she can get the abortion only if her or the fetus' life is in danger or there are likely to be serious birth defects.

A woman under the age of 18 will be advised to consult her parents, but she can decide not to inform or consult them if she so chooses. A woman who is married or in a life-partner relationship will be advised to consult her partner, but she can decide not to inform or consult him/her. An exception is that if the woman is severely mentally ill or has been unconscious for a long time, where consent of a life-partner, parent or legal guardian is required.

The Constitution does not explicitly mention abortion, but two sections of the Bill of Rights mention reproductive rights. Section 12(2)(a) states that, "Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right ... to make decisions concerning reproduction," while section 27(1)(a) states "Everyone has the right to have access to ... health care services, including reproductive health care." In the case of Christian Lawyers Association v Minister of Health an anti-abortion organisation challenged the validity of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act on the basis that it violated the right to life in section 11 of the Bill of Rights; the Transvaal Provincial Division of the High Court dismissed their argument, ruling that constitutional rights only apply to born people and not to fetuses.

Health workers are under no obligation to perform or take active part in an abortion if they do not wish to; however, they are obligated by law to assist if it is required to save the life of the patient, even if the emergency is related to an abortion. A health worker who is approached by a woman for an abortion may decline if they choose to do so, but are obligated by law to inform the woman of her rights and refer her to another health worker or facility where she can get the abortion.

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[script-a-world]

I keep worldbuilding and worldbuilding various different worlds only to get overwhelmed and scrapping the ideas when I get close to finishing it. I want to create a fantasy world but I can never seem to stick to just one. It never seems enough.

Miri: First off, there’s nothing wrong with worldbuilding for the sake of worldbuilding, if you’re having fun with it. There’s no rule saying you have to create a world for a specific purpose. If you’re getting frustrated because you’re trying to build a world for a story and not getting what you want out of it, you might be doing too much building before you have enough of your story to know what you need.

Here’s one of our masterposts about how to know when you have done enough worldbuilding to start off at: Enough is Enough: How to Know When It’s Time to Stop Worldbuilding and Start Writing

Feral: Ok, I want to unpack this question a little.

“I keep worldbuilding and worldbuilding various different worlds”: as Miri says, there’s nothing wrong with creating a ton of new worlds for the sake of creating a ton of new worlds. It’s also not uncommon when you’re learning anything to have a lot of false starts. And while I can’t speak for the other pylons, I have dozens of half- or less formed worlds that I’ve set aside - little ideas that I keep tucked in my notes for a day when I find a project that they fit into. 

“Only to get overwhelmed and scrapping ideas”: I hear ya. It can be really daunting to worldbuild; every decision you make creates new questions that you have to decide on. This is especially true when you try to build a world from scratch. A lot of worldbuilders think that the only way they can be considered Real Worldbuilders - as though that’s a title that exists - is to completely reinvent the wheel. Don’t reinvent the wheel; the wheel works really well. Give yourself permission to take short cuts, file serial numbers off, and focus on the specific areas that interest you while leaving the rest a little vague. 

“When I get close to finishing it.”: I do not know what this means. Grandpappy Tolkien started writing his legendarium in 1914; he hadn’t “finished” when he died fifty-nine years later. When you’re a worldbuilder, you’re not going to be able to work for six days, see that every minute aspect of your world is rendered to perfection, and then rest on the seventh. Give yourself some grace; you are only human. And no worldbuilder ever “finishes'' a world. If you’re worldbuilding for any specific application (writing, gm-ing, etc), you just need to get to the point where you can start to apply it. And that is probably a much earlier point than you think it is.

“I want to create a fantasy world.” Why? It is totally legitimate to answer “so I can say that I have created a fantasy world.” Usually that’s not the answer though. Usually the answer is something closer to “I have a story I want to write and I need a world for it.” In that second case, then what you really want is “to write a fantasy story,” and you can if you just write it. You probably have more than enough built for it; writers really love to procrastinate by saying that they can’t possibly write until the conditions are perfect. They can; you can; I can. If it is the former answer, and you just want to create to say you have created. You have. It sounds like you have created several worlds. Unless your goal is also to cataclysmically destroy your world, a world doesn’t finish. It continues to evolve, and new things are discovered every day, and you’ve set it in motion.

“But I can never seem to stick to just one. It never seems enough.” You aren’t actually required to be in a monogamous relationship with one world til death do you part. Don’t stick to just one. If it’s not enough for you to have one project, have multiple. Switch between them. You’ll probably end up feeling less overwhelmed and exhausted if you don’t over-focus and push yourself to only work on one project. You’re burning out. If you have a passion for worldbuilding, don’t stifle it. 

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𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒚 @rainbowpitofdoom. 

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑪𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏! I think it could be said that Eddie is the obvious choice ... maybe a too obvious choice. However, I can see this relationship really stirring up the Hawkins Group, and really adding to the plot line. If Cindy and Eddie were Enemies to Lovers, that’s where it gets interesting. 

I also think Cindy and Eddie would understand each other on a deeper level. Steve would do his best, but he would never really understand Cindy’s love for DnD, he’d still think it was a bit of a time wasting thing. 

And lets be honest, Billy isn’t ... he just isn’t that nice. I know a lot of people have written him as a great character in their fanfiction, but at the end of the day, it’s actually said that Billy is racist. And I don’t condone that on my page in any form. So he’s completely out of the running. 

Since Cindy is attracted to masculine energy, Robin and Nancy don’t fit into that. 

Therefore I chose Eddie (he was the first one to come to mind anyway!)

𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒔

Very much enemies to lovers at first. He’s the Dungeon Master and has the only group that currently plays DnD, so there’s this ‘will they, won’t they’ in the group. The other guys very much ship the two together and try to get them alone as much as possible 

Cindy falls for Eddie first, but she doesn’t let it be known. At all. She’s even meaner to him then before. 

Eddie 100% would make Cindy matching bracelets (and make her wear her Hellfire shirt everywhere)

Not many people see Cindy laugh - smile yes, but laugh, no. But with Eddie, she rarely has a sombre face. He knows how to push her buttons, but also make her laugh hysterically. That’s why they work out so well, they have the same humour. 

Buys Cindy rings, steals rings for her, trades rings for her, I think it’s a bonding thing between the two of them. 

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈

Living Dead Girl by Rob Zombie

𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔

You Fell First, But They Fall Harder

Confessed Your Love When Thinking He Was Unconscious 

Malewife x Girlboss

𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆

Enemies to Lovers / Everyone Sees It But Them

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊���𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖

Eddie would love how Cindy doesn’t give a f*ck about what other people think. He loves that he can be himself around her, because in a small town like Hawkins - it isn’t easy to trust people with your true self. 

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅

Robin and to the shock of many, Chrissy. Cindy and Chrissy had grown up in the same neighbourhood, and still remained friends after all these years. Robin was quirky and really intriuged Cindy - it took a while but Cindy found out about Robin’s sexuality and was completely fine with it. 

𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆

I think Cindy is a mixture between Eddie, Robin and Max. Edgy, hot-headed, temperamental, moody, but loyal to a fault. Would do anything for those she cared about. Stands up to bullies but likes to tease those she loves. 

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒕

A lil black cat you found in a dumpster. He had been dumped or wandered from his mother, Cindy wasn’t exactly sure. But she begged her parents to keep him. How could she not? 

[writingmysanity]

Shadows and Waves [Prologue]

TW: illusions to torture, weapons

Word count: 365

The distant click of a heel bounces off of the stone walls, accented by the ever present drip in the corner of the room you're in. Sagging against the restraints, you fight the urge to watch the door, waiting for tell-tale echoing clank of the lock. You don't look up until the screech of metal screams into the space, demanding your attention. 

That door has always needed fixing. 

Now, you realize, it has been kept like that for a reason. He is torturing you with the knowledge of what is to follow. 

Your head lulls back to stare in the direction of the door as the last of the echoes fade away. Standing there– tall, domineering and painted with shadows– he waits. Wincing at your movement, you shift on your legs in an attempt to help with blood flow as they've become numb again, ignoring the creak of the chains rattling around you. When he still doesn't move, you smile up at him, cracked lips stinging at the motion, but it only makes you smile wider. You are sure the look is bordering deranged. Your body is fighting against your seclusion and lack of sleep, able to do nothing but listen to life continue around you while none of it can touch you. 

“Father,” you acknowledge, trying to not find amusement in the way he shifts against his will, reacting to your voice. Your head  lulls to the side as your smile reaches your eyes, making it harder to make him out from where he stands. “If I knew to expect you, I would have cleaned up,” you rasp, throat tight and scratching. 

Huffing in irritation, he stalks towards you, the glint of his dagger flickering in the candle lights and slashing out in front of him as he walks. As he reaches you, he snatches your head by your hair, pulling your head back roughly, forcing your gaze to rest on the ceiling as he presses the tip of the blade to your throat. 

“Where is he?” he snarls, earning a snort from you.

“Who?” You aren't stupid, but you want him to say it. You want him to admit it. 

“Your demon king.”

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#5

Laundry Day

Pairing: Viktor x Reader

Word count: 1863

Requested: NO, purely self-indulgent

A/N: Of course, as always, not beta'd- we die on this hill. Also, I have been mega in my feels. Satan's waterfall has visited, I detest this time, so I am making do with writing fluff and domestic goo. Please enjoy.

“Leave him be, my boy,” a voice comes with slightly too much joy in your taste, as you're sure of the subject of the conversation- Viktor. He hasn't been home in 4 days, and you're sure he hasn't gotten more than 10 hours of sleep in total during the entirety of his absence. Huffing, you're about to barge in, long sleeve shirt rolled up to your elbows already in preparation when you pause at the second voice. Jayce.

“Professor, with all due respect, Viktor hasn't slept in what I can almost assure you is days,” he sounds stressed but is hiding it well. “I can't let him continue work on something that could harm him,” and at that, you step in, making your presence known. 

“I concur,” you hum, obvious irritation on your face, looking down at the furry menace you've come to question in Viktor’s life. Thus far, he has done well for your caffeine addicted work-a-holic, but as of now, he is being nothing short of an enabler. 

“But he is close to a breakthrough,” he stresses, eyes narrowing at you. Cocking an eyebrow down at him, you snort.

“Or a breakdown,” you grouch. “He hasn't been home in four days-”

“We have made sleeping arrangements at the lab for him,” he cuts you off, which irritates you further. Jayce, catching wind, steps back slowly, knowing that look in your eyes, sending a pointed look at his mentor screaming If you value your life, shut UP.

But he misses it. Or ignore it. 

Nodding slightly, you offer a small smile, hiding the heat prickling along your skin.

“Has he used it?” Heimerdinger pauses, shrugging.

“Im sure-” 

“He hasn't even considered it,” you finish for him, watching the yodle walk away, his poro skittering off behind him. As soon as the door shuts, Jayce sighs, shoulders sagging. 

“Thanks,” he offers you a tired smile, bags under his eyes bruising, the redness lining his eyes making you frown. 

“When was the last time you slept, Talis?” he chuckles, shrugging. 

“More recently than Viktor,” he raises his hands in defense. “And the moment you get him out of here, I'm out, too.” you grin a bit.

“You have much faith in me,” you muse, glancing across the lab, the open layout letting your eyes settle on his darkened figure hunched over whatever he is working on. He just nods.

“Well earned, let me tell you. I've never seen someone able to convince him out of the lab before,” he hums, a smile stretching to a grin. “You've got the magic touch.” laughing, you start over to Viktor.

“I'll leave the magic working to you two,” you throw over your shoulder as you come to lean over Viktor's, watching silently as he works for a moment. He doesn't even know you are here yet, despite not even attempting to hide your presence. After a few more moments, you decide to announce yourself. 

“Viktor,” you purr, your voice carrying in a sing-song tone not more than a few inches from his face. You take pleasure in how he shudders as he drags his eyes from his work, a tired but pleased smile softening his sharp features. 

“Ah, My dove,” he hums, head tilting to gently knock his head to yours affectionately. “What brings you here?” slowly, he sets the prototype down but doesn't turn to face you. Smiling softly, pressing a kiss to his hair right above his ear. 

“It's laundry day,” you hum. He frowns, shaking his head.

“That is on Thursdays,” he grumbles, looking out of the skylight windows, eyes narrowing at the light streaming through. Laughing softly, you nod. 

“It's friday,” you supply gently. He freezes, guilt passing in his eyes quickly before he sighs.

“You’re late,” he teases, making you laugh softly, tugging on his sleeve.

“I figured I'd give you some time,” you say softly, straightening. “But, i would greatly appreciate you to come home.'' In truth, he doesn't really help much other than helping sort the clothes, but you use it as an excuse to allow him to rest. Normally, if not presented with a problem or project, and given more than a few moments of time to sit comfortably, he passes out. 

Sighing again, he nods slightly, looking at his partner who is pretending to work on something, totally not watching the two of you. 

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318 notes - Posted September 18, 2022

#4

Drunken Inhibitions

Prompt: "I remember kissing you, why do I remember kissing you?"

Word count: 2900

Pairing: Eskel x reader

TW: drinking, intoxication, drunken inhibitions

A/N: As always, Unbeta'd. Any and all mistakes are my own. Anyone willing to take on my mistakes??! Goiiiiing once... Goiiiiing twice....

i really need to stop writing at like 2-4 am. I hope this came out okay. it is 530 am and I am too tired to really proof read this very much. @deans-ch-ch-cherrypie well my dear, really hope this is okay <3

“Are you joining us tonight?” Lambert’s voice booms from behind you as his hand comes clapping down on your shoulder. It weighs you down, but the grip is gentle- for Lambert, anyway. Snorting a laugh, you glance back at him, amusement dancing in your eyes.

“For what?” he all but pouts, acting as your troublemaking younger brother for a few months a year for the last 5 years. You had been just as shocked as anyone when he took a liking to you. You had even been warned.

“Drinking! Of course,” he chuckles, bumping his shoulder into yours good-naturedly. You just grin, bumping him back.

“I don't know, I don't think my stomach can handle that piss you call ale after the meal you subjected me to tonight,” you groan playfully, arms wrapping around your stomach, playing up a pretend stomach ache. He gaps at you, playfully horrified as Coen and Geralt laugh behind you both at the grand table. His hand falls over his heart, trying his best to act offended when Coen calls out to you.

“Worry not, fair maiden!” he teases, lifting a jug. “We have raided the red-headed beast's stash for the evening” at that, Lambert spins around.

“Hey!” Geralt snorts.

“Payment for your stinking cooking, Lambchop,” he grumbles, patting his stomach. “She wasn't kidding when she spoke of your cooking.” huffing at the teasing all around, lambert stalks back to his spot, snatching the jug from his brother’s hand.

“Yeah, well if you have so much a problem with it, why don't you cook from now on?”

“I hate cooking, but after that meal? I intend to.” Coen chides, taking a swig from the bottle before Lambert snatches it again. Laughing softly to yourself, you look up as you feel a presence beside you. Eskel was finishing up helping tidy the kitchen, drying the last of the water on his pants, a soft smile tugging at his scarred lips as he joins you.

“You staying down for a while tonight?” he asks gently, you shrug.

“I suppose. The liquor is on Lambert tonight,” you grin, winking. He just laughs.

“By the end of the night, that may be literal,” he hums, walking with you to the table as Geralt slides you a tankard, lifting his slightly. Taking a sniff, your nose scrunches a bit.

“It'll put some hair on your chest,” Lambert nods, smiling. You snort looking down at your chest.

“I needn't any of that, Lambchop. Does me no good, I'm afraid.” you wink taking the first drink with relatively no face. The next drink was even easier.

Two tankards in, and you were starting to feel it.

Laughter echoed off the stone walls, flickering light coming only from the hearth, as the candles had long ago burnt out. Sickly shadows paint the walls like tapestries, moving with practiced ease as the men regale their war stories- exaggerated, of course.

“And here I thought Jaskier was the wordsmith,” you tease lambert after he repeats the same sentence for the third time in a row, your words starting to slur slightly.

4 tankards in.

“Feeling it, witch?” Lambert chides, his boisterous laughter bouncing harshly, echoing much longer than you would have liked, wincing a bit.

“Indeed, and yet I make more sense than you.” you tease back, taking another drink, swaying in your seat. The boys' chuckle, Geralt slapping a hand onto lambert’s shoulder.

“She isn't wrong.”

“Is she ever?” Coen hums, sending an over-exaggerated wink your way. You snort a laugh, shaking your head, the motion making the world around you spin.

“I have had enough,” you sing, making Lambert and Coen whine. They loved it when you were around to drink with them. It's always more fun to spin a story, no matter how drink induced, with neutral ears around. They've all heard each other's tales many times. Giggling, you wave them off, tilting your tankard back to get the last of the drink.

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372 notes - Posted March 20, 2022

#3

On the line

Pairing: Viktor x reader

Word count: 492

A/N: I am a bit emotional tonight- so... I am writing for the broken man I've found myself falling for. Who needs therapy? lol

Summary: Viktor says those 3 words for the first time.. You're sure you don't hear him right.

Silence- when did silence get so loud? It is almost distracting, the way blood pumps in your veins, heavy rushing to your ears, thrumming. Not a breath is lost, silent inhales but neither of you dare to exhale in fear of waking up- is this a dream?. Around you, gears turn, ticking into the extended silence, both of you nearly leaping out of your skin when one machine hisses, blowing off some steam. 

Swallowing slowly, you close your eyes to gather your nerve, before looking up at him again, taking a tentative step towards him. Viktor trembles, his clutch on his cane so tight that his knuckles are white, the material groaning under his fingers… but he doesn't move away, his eyes trained painfully on you as he swallows.

“What?” Your voice is small, full of awe, eyes wide and glassy, tears dancing in the low light of the lab. Finally looking down, he takes a deep breath, the smile that graces his features nervous and unsure. Your reaction isn't exactly telling. 

“I… I love you,” he breathes again- the words softer now, but they seem to hammer at your heart, clenching painfully at your lungs opening your mouth to speak, but he continues, pushing on as he takes a step towards you tentatively, the gentle click of his cane swallowed by silence between you. 

“I am a selfish lover,” he admits, eyes bright, shining but his lip trembles. “I can never seem to make a date, or make ample time to see you… but please… please.” you nearly cry when his voice cracks as he takes your hand, placing it over his heart, looking down at you with more affection- adoration- then you've ever thought possible. “Know that my heart, broken and battered as it is… it is all for you. Every word, everything I do… you are the stubborn pumping of this aching heart.” you breath catches as you reach for him, both of his hands moving to meet yours, his hip resting on his desk for support, gathering you in his arms with a shuddering breath. You can't help but laugh, leaning your head back, your hand moving to cup his cheek. He all but melts at your touch, immediately leaning into you, eyes closing.

“Oh, Viktor,” you beam up at him, tears in your eyes as you lean forward, pressing a kiss to his chest- just over his heart. “I love you too.” All tension leaves his body as he all but slumps into your arms, a breathy laugh pressed against your shoulder, as he hugs you closer. Burying his face in your neck, he whispers against your skin in his mother tongue. 

Your cheeks hurt from your smile as you tentatively kiss the mole above his lip, watching in amusement as he shudders. Turning his head, he catches your lips with a fierceness that steals your breath, leaning into him for support.

Janna, you love this man.

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380 notes - Posted August 24, 2022

#2

Kaz and Jesper's relationship in a snapshot.

Kaz is thiiiiiisssssss close to whacking his best friend. 🤏 this close.

797 notes - Posted August 30, 2022

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Inspired by this lovely fan art!! Please, go and show them some love!! their art is incredible.

Pairing: Viktor x reader

Word count: 1076

A/N: special thanks to this wonderful artist once more for letting me use their image!! Please, go see their work, linked above!! They deserve all the love. As per usual, unbeta'd. We die on this hill. <3

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A sharp cry echoes throughout the apartment, the sound nearly swallowing the distant click that had just come to rest outside your door. Groaning softly, you shift to slide out of bed, met gently with fingers curling around your arm when you stumble into a chest, barely more stable than your own. Grunting, you look up, eyes meeting golden ones circled by exhaustion.

“Sleep, Dove,” he insists, gently pressing you back towards the bed. “I've got her.” flopping back onto the bed unceremoniously, you huff, eyes sliding shut simply at the comfort of your blankets surrounding you. Fighting the urge to dose back off, you frown. 

“You’re exhausted, Viktor,” you grumble, eyes barely peeking open to gaze lovingly up at him. Chuckling, he rubs circles on the meat of your thigh before sliding down to your knee, giving it a pat. 

“As are you,” he hums, glancing at the door tiredly as the cries start again. “But of the two of us, you have her more. Allow me this time,” his voice is soft, tired but laced with a tenderness that makes your heart ache. “I miss her,” you just nod before curling back into bed, sighing happily at being able to get some more sleep. 

He is out of the door before sleep pulls you back under its warmth, a gentle coo echoing between cries, the sound bringing a smile to your face as you lose your fight against sleep. 

There isn't a peep for the rest of the night, sunlight filtering through the window waking you shortly before the silence rests over you. For a moment, it is blissful, silence and warmth enveloping you until worry crashes over you. Viktor had not come to bed last night, you realize as you look at his side of the bed, still neatly tucked, undisturbed. 

Frowning, you toss the blankets to the side, sliding out of bed. Shivering a bit at the early morning chill lingering on the hardwood floors, you don't bother with your slippers as you would normally as you pad to the living room. 

Nothing.

Nothing is out of place, everything folded neatly so the way you had fixed it before you went to bed the night before. Humming in confusion, you tilt your head towards the kitchen, listening for Viktor making a pot of coffee. The man may be busy, but since the pregnancy, he has not once left without making sure you've eaten, and to kiss you goodbye- yet he is nowhere to be found. You half expected to find him on the couch, arm thrown over his eyes as you normally do when he is too tired, or hurting too badly to make it to the room. 

The bar overlooking the kitchen is clear of his work, as is the kitchen table- everything just as clean as you had left it. To most, it wouldn't be perfectly clean, there are dishes in the sink, perhaps a smidge of neglected food left to crust on Aryn's high chair, a few of her smaller toys left to be tossed to the side in your haste. But it is devoid of evidence of Viktor bringing work home with him. 

Sighing, you slide towards Aryn’s room. It wouldn't be the first time he left without wanting to wake you- but you had hoped that it would have lasted a bit longer of him staying in the mornings. He's spoiled you with it, you muse, a smile crossing your features despite the sting. Just outside the room, you can already hear her sweet coos, soft babble talk from her crib. 

Whatever he did to get her to sleep through the night, you would love to know. You haven't slept that well since she was born. 

Laughing softly at the sheer excitement in her tone, you slide in. Nothing is out of place in the room, though you know there were at least a few things out of place. He must have cleaned them up for you. 

“Good morning, beautiful,” you coo back to the smiling face that pops up over the edge of the cradle, her father’s golden eyes meeting yours as a delighted laugh escapes her, but she doesn't lift herself to meet you like she normally does. You don't think much of it until you get closer. “What are you clinging to, my love?” she tugs up, brown tufts sticking out from her tiny fist- followed by a gentle grunt. Peering over the edge of the bed, you cover your mouth to keep from your laugh, melting at the image of your husband curled up in the baby's crib. A blue blanket settled around his middle, he has his arm wrapped around her body, effectively keeping her from wandering- much to her own delight. His head is resting on his other arm, another grunt escaping his lips when Aryn tugs again, a soft sigh leaving his lips.

“Little one,” he grumbles sleepily. “Please not so hard.” he has yet to notice you, not even actually awake at the moment. Clicking your tongue at her, you lean forward, gently prying her little fingers open to give Viktor a reprieve. 

“Is that any way to treat papa?” you sooth her hiccuped exclamation, lip jutting at the disjustice of being unable to abuse her father’s head. Viktor hums appreciatively, one eye creaking open to look up at you, a sleepy smile crossing his features. 

“Good morning, my love,” he hums, his voice thick with sleep, making his accent thicker. Reaching down, you slide your fingers into his hair, soothing his scalp where she had been pulling, earning a sigh. Tentatively, he shifts his arm from around Aryn, fingers wrapping around your wrist gently as he turns his head to brush his lips over your wrist, making you shiver. 

“Good morning,” you offer back, amusement and pure adoration melting you into the side of the crib, balancing on your toes to see him better. “I thought we agreed she sleeps alone.” you grin at his pout, bottom jutting out much like his daughters. 

“No,” he huffs. “We agreed that she would sleep in her own bed.” snorting a laugh, you shake your head. 

“That would normally mean you sleep in your own bed, as well, my love,” his nose twitches a bit, scrunching up his face before it is broken by your favorite crooked smile. 

“I made no such agreement to that.”

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