#rainy little town-vibes

[happyheidi]

[sillyfudgemonkeys]

soooo you gonna rebrand your blog or keep the p4 stuff? also if ya were gonna rebrand what kinda thoughts do ya have?

I mean....this blog was always a "random" blog, not dedicated to one Fandom per-se. Persona was/is my mainstay fixation. (this blog used to have a title of "welcome to my random world" cause I was like 17? and I didn't know what to do? and it was just going to be *~lol 2010s random~* ksaljdfklaj but I think a Tumblr update deleted it u_u)

I did let Korrasami run it's course here for a good while (might go back to that). But when it came to Frozen, "The fandom that must not be named lest I feel judged for it/my tastes", or Addams family/Wednesday (tho I have posted some stuff here) I went and made other blogs to brain dump there instead of here.

I'm probs gonna still talk about Persona/MegaTen, but I'm gonna focus on stuff from this point in time and into the past. I might get game pass for a month and finish the Answer there to get my views on it (so I can at least judge it for what it is). I might even switch heavily to Xbox to avoid paying Persona/Atlus directly (I dunno I wanna do some research on that first).

I'm aiming to only buy their games preowned from now on to avoid giving them money directly.

Atlus is going to have to pull a big "win back the crowed" for me to come off this game boycott.

Anyway, if you start seeing other stuff on here don't be surprised. I might do some metas on Addam's Family/Wednesday/Wenclair on here rather than the other blog.

Frozen, Naruto/Boruto, Far Cry 5, Atla/Korra, and Ju-On/Grudge/Ringu might be another since those are some main-stay recent ones. Maybe if I get more into the Locked Tomb series too (still on that 1st book flksadjfkja).

[fratttymatty]

Dumbgeons And DraGones

(all characters are 18+)

It was a rainy Saturday night, and the basement of Timothy Baxter’s house was alive with the sound of rolling dice, furious page-flipping, and exaggerated villainous laughter. Gathered around the ancient, coffee-stained table were five best friends: Timothy, Milo, Julian, Oliver, and Ezra. They were what everyone at Dalton High would call “the nerd crew”—gay, liberal, academically inclined, and utterly devoted to their twice-weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions.

“We’ve nearly got it!” Julian declared, adjusting his glasses. “One more critical hit and the Dark Sorcerer is toast!”

“Let me cast Fireball,” Milo said eagerly.

“No, no, let me finish him off with Eldritch Blast,” Ezra protested.

While the boys argued strategy, three girls stood outside the basement window, peering in and giggling wildly. Cassie Winters, the queen bee of Dalton High, flipped her bleach-blonde hair over her shoulder and nudged her best friends, Lexi Carter and Tiffany Reynolds.

“OMG, you guys, they’re, like, so into this nerd game,” Cassie whispered.

“Totes embarrassing,” Lexi added, chewing gum with a dramatic snap.

“I know, right?” Tiffany said, pulling her hot-pink phone out to record. “Like, what even is Dungeons and Dragons?”

Cassie suddenly had an idea—one that would be, in her words, “so iconic.” She reached into her designer handbag and pulled out a small vial of pink liquid. Earlier that week, she had visited the town’s weird little crystal shop for “vibes,” and the shopkeeper had handed her the vial, calling it a “spell of transformation.” Cassie had no idea if it actually worked, but she loved the idea of using it for chaos.

“Watch this,” Cassie whispered, unscrewing the vial. “Let’s, like, make them cool or something.”

“What do you mean?” Tiffany asked.

“Just trust me,” Cassie said, pouring the liquid through the open window. It landed on the game board, shimmering as if alive, before seeping into the dice, figurines, and character sheets.

Inside the basement, the boys didn’t notice the strange glow overtaking their game.

“Final roll!” Timothy said, gripping the d20 tightly. He threw it, and it landed on a perfect 20.

“Yes! We did it!” Ezra cheered.

But before they could celebrate, the room started spinning. The game board erupted in pink light, and an intense heat filled the air.

“What the hell?” Milo shouted.

“Is this part of the game?” Julian asked, panicked.

The light engulfed them completely, and they blacked out.

When the boys woke up, everything felt... different. Timothy was the first to notice. He looked down at his hands—gone were his pale, wiry arms. Instead, he had tan, muscular forearms. He touched his face, which felt unfamiliar and... square-jawed?

“What’s going on?” he said, his voice deeper and smoother.

The others stirred, groaning and stretching. Milo’s once-curly hair was now a short, perfectly styled fade. Julian’s gangly frame was replaced by broad shoulders and washboard abs. Ezra’s glasses were gone—he didn’t need them anymore—and his delicate features had hardened into the rugged visage of a football player. And Oliver...

“Dude, I feel amazing,” Oliver said, flexing his new biceps.

They looked at each other, confusion giving way to excitement. Their nerdy clothes had been replaced by Dalton High varsity jackets, ripped jeans, and stylish sneakers. Their mannerisms shifted as well. Gone were the nervous fidgeting and rapid talking. Instead, they carried themselves with an effortless confidence.

“Bro,” Milo said, grinning. “This is sick.”

“Totally,” Timothy agreed. “Wait, Tim’s kinda lame. Call me Ethan now.”

“Ethan? That’s dope. I’ll be Matt,” Julian said, smirking.

Ezra, still examining his reflection in the basement’s dusty mirror, turned back to the group. “Yeah, and I’m Jake now.”

Milo and Oliver exchanged glances.

“Milo sounds like a nerd name,” Milo said. “Call me Ryan.”

“Oliver’s boring,” Oliver said with a laugh. “I’m Chase now.”

As they adjusted to their new personas, the basement door swung open. Cassie, Lexi, and Tiffany stepped inside, jaws dropping.

“OMG, it worked!” Cassie squealed.

“Whoa,” Tiffany said, staring at Ethan. “You’re, like, so hot now.”

“Thanks, babe,” Ethan said, flashing a dazzling smile.

Cassie wasted no time wrapping her arms around Matt. “You’re, like, coming to my party next weekend, right?”

“Obviously,” Matt said, already feeling like he belonged in her world.

By the end of the night, Cassie was dating Matt, Lexi had claimed Ryan, and Tiffany was all over Jake. Chase and Ethan, meanwhile, found themselves texting two other popular girls—Hailey and Brooke—about meeting up at the next football game.

As the weeks went on, the boys fully embraced their new lives. Their love for fantasy movies and indie music was replaced by action blockbusters and pop hits. Instead of discussing politics and social issues, they talked about sports and protein shakes.

The transformation was permanent, but none of them cared. They were no longer the nerdy outcasts—they were the kings of Dalton High, and life as jocks was totally awesome.

It was Friday afternoon, and the boys—Ethan, Matt, Jake, Ryan, and Chase—were lounging on the bleachers overlooking Dalton High’s football field. Cassie, Lexi, and Tiffany were draped across their shoulders and laps, laughing at every joke and sipping on iced coffees. Hailey and Brooke, who were now dating Chase and Ethan respectively, sat nearby, painting their nails and occasionally chiming in.

“Yo, so check this out,” Jake said, scrolling through his phone. “Apparently, the school board’s talking about letting the GSA put up some posters about, like, ‘inclusivity’ or whatever. Can you believe that?”

“Pfft,” Ryan scoffed, tossing a football in the air. “Man, that’s so stupid. Why do they need a whole club to tell people, ‘Hey, we’re gay’? Like, we get it. Nobody cares.”

“Exactly,” Ethan said, nodding as he draped an arm around Brooke. “It’s, like, do they think being gay makes them special or something? Just stop shoving it in everyone’s faces.”

“Right?” Matt chimed in, shaking his head. “It’s not like anyone’s out here making a ‘straight club.’ If they’re so ‘equal,’ why do they need their own group?”

Cassie giggled, flipping her hair. “You guys are so smart. Like, I don’t get why the school even lets them, like, exist. It’s so awkward.”

“And don’t even get me started on those girls from debate club,” Chase said, rolling his eyes. “They’re always whining about the patriarchy or whatever. Like, maybe if they weren’t such b****es, they’d actually have boyfriends.”

That got a laugh from the entire group, the boys high-fiving each other while their girlfriends giggled in approval.

Jake leaned back, smirking. “Yeah, they’re probably just bitter because no guy would touch them with a ten-foot pole. Girls are supposed to, like, be chill and hot, not try to act smarter than guys. It’s just basic facts.”

“Exactly,” Matt added, grinning. “That’s why you girls are the best.” He kissed Cassie on the cheek, and she squealed with delight.

The group laughed again, the boys reveling in their new personas. None of them missed their old lives—books, debates, and progressive causes were all a distant memory. Life was simpler now, and for Ethan, Matt, Jake, Ryan, and Chase, it was perfect.

(from left to right, row 2 to row 1: Chase, Tiffany, Cassie, Lexi, Ryan, Jake, Ethan, Matt)

[vanillacozyscented]

Rainy cosy day

Hello you! Today in my little small town is a summer rainy day… this weather reminds me perfect autumn vibes, like the first september rainy days ☁️🫖🤎

And you? How are you spending your summer holidays? ✨🍂

[a-magpie-in-gravesfield]

Just me nerding out about fragrances

I was asked about the scents I picked for the fragrances I use on my letters/the other sents I came up with, so I decided to make a whole document nerding out about my thought process behind each one XD I might come up with a few more in the future, I'll put a "keep reading" so this post doesn't clog your timeline because it's VERY long XD

EMPEROR'S COVEN

Scent description : 

This is what I imagine the castle/Philip to smell like - it's the scent I use for the first couple letters I send with Etsy orders. It’s not too overpowering, it’s fairly calming and reminds me a little bit of scents from old historical buildings.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

Incense is often used in churches, which I thought would be pretty fitting for the character, especially considering the castle is, well, a coven ahah. The incense scent also has notes of sandalwood, which according to google "Because of sandalwood's purifying properties, it is believed to help clear negative energy from our surroundings. For this reason, spiritual ceremonies often use it to create a sacred space." Considering Belos says he wants to purify the isles from wild magic, this seemed to fit his vibe too (Obviously I don’t agree with this, but I was trying to pick scents that would be fitting the vibes of specific locations, so I tried my best to represent them the way they were intended to be portrayed, if that makes sense !). "Library" scent was because I can see the castle having a lot of these, Philip seems to be the kind to enjoy books a lot. The scent also has undertones of leather, dark musk and teakwood which I thought were scents that could go well with the castle too. For the "sage and cypress" cents, I found on google "Sage is also a symbol of protection, a guardian that stands sentinel against unseen forces that may seek to disrupt one's state of balance.", and that also fits the way Philip portrays his coven, where everything is always in order etc. The cypress tones were mostly because the castle is surrounded by a forest, but cypress also represents "everlasting life" and is also "used in rituals with the dead", also very fitting for the character ! "Golden Santal" had a really fitting name because of the gold part, cedar also represents "protection, wisdom and strength", lavender is told to have calming properties (and Philip often has a calm demeanour), amber and musk also contribute to those castle vibes.

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GRAVESFIELD

Scent description : 

This smells a little like after it rained outside, and has a sort of sad/gloomy vibe to it.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

"Rainy Morning" is a scent I wanted to use because rain seems to have significance to Philip, but also because rain scents can give a kind of sad/gloomy feeling, which I thought would be pretty fitting for 1600s Gravesfield "Noble pine" is a scent I picked because the town was surrounded by a lot of forest areas, Incense was used for the same reason as it was in the Emperor's coven scent, because church was very present in Gravesfield at the time. Sandalwood is "Said to bring people closer to the divine, inciting calmness and clearing the mind, it is the most commonly used incense for meditation, prayer, and other spiritual practices across multiple religions.", which also felt fitting for the town.

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PEACEFUL MEMORIES

Scent description : 

It smells really really sweet, it has a very “cheerful” and floral vibe to it.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

This scent isn't something I imagined a specific area to smell like, but was more meant to represent a certain mood, when I made it I was thinking about the good memories Philip and Caleb would have when they used to play as kids. Firewood is a scent I picked because I imagined this is what they used a lot to cook, and the scent also has undertones of sandalwood and incense. Even tho in that case the religious memories aren't the best for him, I thought that since these scents would have been a huge part of their upbringing, it would still bring memories of home. Moonflower is a scent I picked for two reasons, one of them was that during my research, I found "Moonflower is an essence that supports the heart in healing deep wounds of abandonment, rejection or betrayal.", which is probably what both of them felt when they lost their family (parents), but also being outcast by the town, and then how Philip specifically felt like when Caleb left. But the main other thing I found while looking it up was "Since they bloom in the darkness, moonflowers are also symbols of the ability of beauty to emerge in dark times. They can provide hope for people who are going through tough times and encourage them to seek positivity.", and I thought this was extremely fitting regarding the two brothers trying to make the best of their lives in a dark town like Gravesfield. Red roses can have many meanings, but in that specific context, I was thinking of "On a spiritual level, red roses symbolise passion and sacrifice.", so I was thinking about Caleb sacrificing his own childhood to raise his little brother. Red roses are known to represent love, but in that context I was definitely thinking of it in a familial sense. "Noble Pine" was meant to reference their time playing together in the woods.

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LORD BELOS

Scent description : 

It has a strong smell of spices, like if you walked in an old caravan and a lot of spices had been left to dry there.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

This scent was specifically thought of in the context of the caravan I designed for Philip's preacher era, aka what I imagined the inside smelling like. "Mountain Mist" was definitely a reference to the outdoors, him travelling through mountains and snow from town to town. Sage and cypress are there for the same reason as they are in the Emperor's Coven scent, I was thinking of Philip seeing his quest as "bringing order", plus this is a very woodsy scent, and the caravan is mostly made out of wood. For Smoked Oud, I read "Eastern culture often uses Oud during moments of prayer with the aim of getting close to God. The extremely intense smell is linked to the sacred, in fact oud is called “the wood of the Gods” in the Old Testament." I imagined Philip burning a lot of incense-like scents in the caravan as if to remind himself why he was pursuing his "holy quest" as he would see it, the general "Lord Belos" fragrance has a very "spicy" smell which I found fitting for that. "Frosted Juniper" is mostly there because I wanted the woodsy sent to be really present and also have a "winter-y" feel because of the snow we see in the preacher era memory flashback. 

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PREACHER

Scent description : 

It’s definitely not a sweet scent, it’s very citrus-y with a lot of forest type scents (think if you get really close to a pine tree for example)

Thoughts behind the scent : 

This one is more of a "vibe" scent than a location scent, I was trying to think of the mood from his preacher era. "Firewood" definitely had to be in there because of the burning cities, "woodland snow" was there for the snowy landscapes. "White Birch" also has Eucalyptus notes which is often associated with winter, and Pine and Cypress both have the same sylbols as mentioned in previous paragraphs, but Philip seemed to travel through a lot of forest-like areas, so  wanted the woodsy scent to be very present too. Sandalwood as mentioned above was used a lot in religious ceremonies and incense, it also has undertones of "amber" and "dark musk", and I wanted to make sure this scent didn't really smell "sweet" in any way.

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BEAST

Scent description : 

It smells like mossy wet dirt, it doesn’t have any “perfume” type scent to it. It’ll really smell like it just rained and you opened the window very wide.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

I know there are a lot of different interpretations of what Philip's beast form would smell like, some think it would be more like rotting flesh and some think it would be more like moss-type scents.

Personally I went with the moss interpretation (I felt like if the smell was as bad as rotting flesh we would have seen characters like Luz react to that when standing close to him, but there was no indication of that), and his curse spreading also seemed very plant/mushroom like. I also didn't want to create a scent that was fully repulsive because no one would want to smell it ahah

But in any case, with that explanation out of the way, the "cut grass" and "rainy morning" scents are there for that exact reason. Cedarwood is there because cedar, at least to me, has a very "dusty" kind of smell - I wanted to have some kind of woodsy scent that wouldn't be too floral in the mix, and Leather is there because I have some leather fragrances of my own, and I wanted something a little stronger that would balance out the other "peaceful" scents like cut grass. (Plus, the leather scent also has undertones of incense, so that was a bonus too ahah)

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The scents after this one are more of "vibe scents" I created that aren't reflective of a specific moment from the show, so you can see those are more of my own things. (I picked the scents for every category, I meant more in the sense that these are my own original scenes/vibes ideas).

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HOME

Scent description : 

It has a VERY overpowering smoky scent. Think if you just walked in the old Wittebane house but the window had been left opened and there had been fire outside. If you get it in candle form it won’t come off as strong as in pure fragrance form, but definitely think old medieval type outdoor house instead of modern time house.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

I wanted to have a scent vibe for what I could "home" smelling like for Philip. Library definitely had to be in there because Philip most likely enjoyed books and writing a lot, "Lush Linen" was because of the other fancy clothes he owns, like waistcoat etc, and I find the smell of linen very clean, enjoyable and calming. (Tho the more peaceful scents are first definitely overpowered by the smoky scent, you can only pick up on those when the scent settles a bit, if that makes sense). It also has undertones of white tea in the scent description, and I can definitely see him as a tea person. Lavender embers is a little different from the lavender scent I used in "Peace" later, but lavender is also calming, and "smoke" is a smell I thought would be fairly present in Gravesfield (mostly referring of people cooking over firewood outside). "Redwoods" is a very woodsy scent, and the outdoors would probably be a very home-y feel as well (more in the sense that it would seem familiar to someone from that time period rather than what a current home would smell like).

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FREE

Scent description : 

It has a very floral and outdoors type scent, but it doesn’t smell as overpoweringly sweet the way “peaceful memories” does, it gives me way calmer vibes.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

I was thinking of this as more of an AU type scent of, what if things had never gone bad, the moonflower scent is there for the same reason as it is in "Peaceful Memories" ("Moonflower is an essence that supports the heart in healing deep wounds of abandonment, rejection or betrayal.", which is probably what both of them felt when they lost their family (parents), but also being outcast by the town, and then how Philip specifically felt like when Caleb left. But the main other thing I found while looking it up was "Since they bloom in the darkness, moonflowers are also symbols of the ability of beauty to emerge in dark times. They can provide hope for people who are going through tough times and encourage them to seek positivity.") Incense usually has a church feel to it, but a lot of people also use it for things like meditation, and I find the smell very calming personally. Library definitely had to come back once again ahah

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PEACE

Scent description : 

It’s a very soft and calming scent. When I smell it I really think “peace” ahah. You can definitely smell the lavender, it also has a very clean and fresh type smell.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

That one was more of a vibe scent as well. I'm guessing that back in Gravesfield, Philip had some moments to indulge in his hobbies such as writing, drawing, creating things in general. I was picked a lavender based scent because lavender has calming properties, tho the lavender scent doesn't feel too present to me. Library is there because I definitely picture him as a bookworm. The scent is super calming as a whole and something I love having around when I draw, probably one of my favorites actually ! Cedar and wood are also some undertone scents I could see him have in his old house.

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WITTEBANE

Scent description : 

It has a very soft scent, very outdoors-like. You can smell some floral smells, it has a very mossy undertone.

Thoughts behind the scent : 

I know Violet can seem like a strange choice of scent, but I didn't want to re use too much of the other previous scents, and in my research I found a lot of little facts : Violets have a symbol of "faith and spiritual passion", there are also superstitions that "Carrying violets keep malevolent spirits at bay". Another interesting thing I found was "The ancient Romans gave the violet flower a sombre interpretation. They perceived the deep colour of the flower as an image of spilt blood while its soothing scent lent a peaceful aura to proceedings.".The color of (blue) violets also feels very similar to the Wittebane coat (my interpretation of that is that it belonged to their father, was then passed down to Caleb and then Philip). Saffron was also a scent undertone of the "Violet" fragrance, and saffron has a lot of spiritual meanings such as "being closer to the divine". Another meaning of saffron is "courage and sacrifice", which Caleb would have definitely went through for his brother. But even tho we know Philip didn't make the right choices, he probably saw himself as doing those exact same things for Caleb when he went after him to "save" him (since well, going to the demon realm was probably the same as going to actual Hell to someone from his era). Saffron is also a very expensive spice, and I felt like it was fitting to the vibe the Wittebane statue gives off (considering the clothes they are represented with, even tho we know they had a very difficult upbringing). Leather is another scent that I liked being used as an undertone, because it balances out the floral sweetness a little. "Redwoods" is there mostly because growing up surrounded by the forest is a big part of the characters, so I wanted a woodsy smell to be very present. Cedar, Moss and Embers also balance out the rest of the scents.

[cicadatree]

: ̗̀➛ 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚢 𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚜

new horizons:

cricket DA: 6275-2460-9783 this is my industrial green zen island! the resident representative is me: mak (but as an alien) and the neighbor is san who is trying to solve the mystery of the resident reps true identity 👀 i made this island before the happy home paradise update so none of my villagers houses are decorated just the characters i made 💚

peony DA: 4518-9626-7697 this is my whimsigoth themed island, it is a haunted yet colorful island with the resident representative being me: mak again (but this time as a witch) if you come to my caravan i can read your fortune free of charge, just be careful not to go too far behind the house, people tend to get lost in the creepy woods… and down on the beach is a ship that crashed ashore one day but apparently the captain never decided to leave… also each villager house is decorated and there are tons of other fun areas to discover!!

loyola DA: wip ⚠️ this is my ethereal swamp island, the resident representative is fen who has a blue and purple themed cabin with a flooded basement, and there’s an isolated rustic home towards the very back of the island most don’t dare go near, legends say that an old ogre lives there named mud, and he may be grumpy but if you get to know him he’s not so bad. he and fen often team together to help with repairs throughout the island when no one is watching.

new leaf:

morwick DA: 5E00-0046-9DE3 my very first new leaf town! it has a haunted feel to it but has no particular theme. the people living there are rei and hani, they are sisters who passed away mysteriously and the only suspect is the mysterious witch who lives in the green glowing house…

secret DA: 5C00-005C-14A5 this is my second town and it has a red zen theme set during the orange sunset to match the vibe ❤️ there is lee who runs a mini fossil museum, and the mayor rain who has a plant filled home with lots of cool trinkets!!

curious DA: 5E00-008A-076D probably my favorite new leaf town i’ve made 💛 this is my overgrown fall town, the mayor is mimi and she has a fun yellow home with colorful accents, matcha who has a green and blue home, and mitten who has a pink and black home and is based off of my friend @lostmitten !!

cupid DA: 4A00-011D-6535 this is my pink and blue cutesy town 🩷 the mayor is jun and is based off of my friend @mylostboy and jun has a pink themed mansion and the second character sky has a blue ethereal house 💙 this town also has a little bit of a sanrio theme!

frost DA: 4B00-0096-3556 this is my modern winter town and this has a sci-fi theme to it 🩵 aliens from another planet crash landed onto frost and took over the town and all the residents, nova has spent his time researching all that earth has to offer, while iris just wants to get them back home.

beldam DA: 4B00-00DF-FBB2 i made this town based off of the movie coraline, the name beldam coming from what the ghost children call the other mother, and i have a mini scavenger hunt for the ghost children’s eyes (using gems/ore) to set their souls free, and picked villagers to match characters in the movie!! decked out with as many references as i could 💜 another fav town i’ve made!

daffodil DA: 5C00-010B-320A my refreshing green and white spring town, it has no particular theme just a calm rainy atmosphere to relax to 💚

iwami DA: 5A00-0162-0C61 this town is based off of the town from free! iwatobi swim club which in the show the town was named iwatobi but in real life is called iwami, this is a vibrant spring town with a bowling alley, rei’s beach tent, and fun areas to explore. this doesn’t have any references to the show other than rei’s tent btw 💕 i used to be obsessed with that anime when i was younger but don’t watch any anymore

mojito DA: 4E00-017B-33CF this is my colorful tropical town based off of red velvet’s album: the red summer ❤️ this town has a couple of the members with their houses as their assigned colors; joy is the mayor and has a green house, seulgi has a yellow lemonade shop, and irene has a pink flower filled home!!

[fuckyeahaudiodrama]

✨APRIL/MAY LISTENS✨

hi i’m back, i’ve just finished my degree and do not have enough of a brain to write an in-depth of anything. but! here’s some of what i’ve been shoving in my earholes for the past month, in no particular order.

The Magnus Protocol — (season 1 ongoing) continues to blow my fucking mind. the sound design/music combo for this series is of particular note, it really just… mwah. elevates the text so much for me. i also continue to be impressed by how well this works as both a standalone series and as a delicious trail of candy for those of us who loved Archives. we’re halfway through s1 now and all i can think about is alice dyer.

Beef and Dairy Network — (ongoing @ 109 eps) a partially improvised absurdist comedy pod set in a world that is bizarrely obsessed with beef. my qpp listened to one episode and called it “distilled british humor” which feels… correct. i’ll be real, i’m actually mad at myself for not getting into this one sooner, but on the other hand having a long binge of it has been divine. i would kill to go to one of their live shows.

The White Vault — (5 seasons, 10 eps apiece) not including goshawk because i’ve barely started on that. but the main series… woah! god, i totally didn’t think this was going to be my thing but i could not put it down? the first season is definitely slower than i usually prefer but the characters kept me hooked and by season 3 the narrative completely took over my brain. i also love how well they sold the found audio format, it WORKS. gold fucking star, highly recommend.

Jackie the Ripper — (3 seasons, 5 eps apiece) put this one aside for a rainy day and binged it all at once. deeply wish there was more of it. it’s a raunchy crime drama with a downtrodden detective at the helm who i SWORE i wouldn’t root for but ended up doing so anyway. do recommend! if it sweetens the pot, the protag has the same VA as watson in the currently popular Sherlock & Co.

The Mistholme Museum — (6 seasons, soon to be complete) people have been recommending this to me for years and i just never got around to it, but on the bright side — it was an incredible binge. anthologies aren’t my strong suit but i found the framing device really strong and, crucially, it develops a meta plot that balances really well. biggest strength for me was the narrator, but i can’t explain why without spoiling some key plot developments. just trust me.

Wake of Corrosion — (4 seasons, final ongoing) very cool apocalyptic suspense/horror. i initially loved this show for the dynamic between the two leads, who are brothers trying to reconnect on a solitary camping trip when the world decides to go wonky. i ended up loving the worldbuilding as well. final episode drops very soon.

Neon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise — (miniseries, ongoing) this one has a bit of a western vibe and heavy religious/culty overtones, which isn’t my favorite genre. but i think each of the main characters has been developed really well thus far. + many fun cameos from members of the production team, those are really fun to try and spot :)

Twits: A Steampunk Distraction — (2 seasons, 5 eps apiece) very silly comedy of errors from the pov of a bumbling aristocrat. can’t say too much without giving the end of s1 twist away. i highly recommend it if you’re looking for some lighthearted listening. the ending credits are also very cute.

Planet Arcana — (ongoing @ 71 eps) i’m so bad at TTRPGs but this one has such a unique setting, i’m just captivated. tarot-flavored sci-fi adventure for anyone interested. i’ve made it through the first arc and the party has already experienced a crazy amount of development; stoked to see what happens next.

Selene — (ongoing) anthology about a spooky little town with a vintage vibe. single narrator, quite talented. i’m not always easily invested in anthologies but the narrator here really sells it for me, and (!) i think he writes children — both their thought processes and dialogue — very realistically. which is my grandest compliment.

Camp Here & There — (s1 complete @ 33 eps, hiatus?) i put off listening to this for a rainy day because i’d heard nothing but rave reviews and they weren’t lying. this is quite literally the ONLY pod i’ve come across that completely captures the same magic that WTNV did for me on first listen. the creator is kinda going thru it so idk if s2 is going to happen but i really hope so. even if not, s1 is very worth listening to. it’s wacky and sinister and i just love the narrator, it’s hard not to.

We’re Alive: Scout’s Honor — (8 ep miniseries, complete) imagine WA from the perspective of some awkward tweenagers. what’s not to love? the gore is really heightened by each characters’ stage of emotional development. i especially loved the conclusion but i won’t spoil it here ;)

Among the Stars and Bones — (2nd season ongoing) sci-fi drama with a solid first season, really nice narrative tie-up, but the second season was SUCH a glow-up nonetheless! + the most memorable karim kronfli performance of all time IMHO.

[typophobia-hijinks]

I would love to run a small cafe on the corner of a street in a rainy little town.... Cosy vibes

[sweethoneyrose83]

Comfycore dialogue prompts to set the tone:

"I made some tea and brought extra blankets—want to sit by the window and watch the rain with me?"

"You know, sometimes the best part of the day is just sitting on the couch with you, no words needed."

"I found this bakery in the corner of town that makes the warmest cinnamon rolls—thought you'd love one."

"There's a soft patch of grass under that tree, perfect for an afternoon nap. What do you say?"

"Here, I knitted this scarf for you. I know it's not perfect, but I thought it would keep you warm."

"I've got a stack of old books, fluffy pillows, and a candle that smells like vanilla. It’s the perfect reading night."

"The world’s so loud sometimes, but here with you, it’s like everything slows down. Peaceful, you know?"

"The stars are so clear tonight. How about we wrap up in some blankets and stargaze on the porch?"

"I thought we could build a blanket fort and watch our favorite comfort movies—sound like a plan?"

"I baked cookies and the whole house smells like chocolate. Want to share some while they’re still warm?"

"Comfycore" is all about cozy, heartwarming, and comforting vibes. Here's a list of dialogue prompts inspired by that aesthetic:

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

A: "Do you think anyone's ever found the perfect pillow?"

B: "I think I just did… and I'm not moving for the rest of the day."

Tea by the Window

A: "The rain sounds like a lullaby today."

B: "Want some tea to go with that melody?"

Blanket Forts

A: "If I hide under the blankets, do the worries disappear?"

B: "Only if you let me join you in there."

Baking Together

A: "Why do cookies smell like home, even if it's not your home?"

B: "Maybe home isn't a place. It's a feeling… like fresh cookies."

Cozy Bookshop

A: "Every book feels like a secret waiting to be shared."

B: "Care to share one with me over some hot chocolate?"

Fireplace Glow

A: "I could listen to the crackling fire forever."

B: "Well, I’m not going anywhere. We’ve got forever and a night."

Candlelight Evening

A: "Do you ever just stop and watch the candle flicker?"

B: "All the time. It’s like a tiny dance, just for us."

Morning Light

A: "The sun feels softer today, like it's taking it easy too."

B: "Maybe it knows we needed a slow morning."

Sweater Weather

A: "Do you think a sweater can feel like a hug?"

B: "Only if you knit it with love."

Hot Cocoa Talk

A: "What’s your secret to the perfect hot chocolate?"

B: "A dash of cinnamon, and a pinch of… whatever you love."

Winter Walks

A: "Your breath looks like tiny clouds. Do you think they fly away?"

B: "Maybe they’re off to join the big ones in the sky."

Couch Snuggles

A: "We could stay here, under these blankets, forever."

B: "And no one would ever have to know."

Late-Night Stargazing

A: "The stars look closer tonight. Do you think they’re listening?"

B: "Maybe they're waiting for a story."

Pajama Day

A: "Why do pajamas make everything feel better?"

B: "Because they're like a soft reminder that it's okay to slow down."

Midnight Snacks

A: "Isn’t there something magical about eating cookies at midnight?"

B: "It’s like they taste better because no one else knows."

Comfycore is all about creating cozy, warm, and heartwarming vibes. . Here are some dialogue prompts that fit the Comfycore aesthetic:

1. Late-Night Conversations by the Fireplace

Character A and Character B are wrapped in blankets, sitting in front of a crackling fire.

A: "Isn't it funny how the world feels a little smaller when it's just you, me, and the sound of the fire?"

B: "Yeah, like time slows down and all the big, scary things outside don’t matter as much."

2. Cuddling on a Rainy Afternoon

The sound of rain patters softly against the window as Character A rests their head on Character B's lap.

A: "I could listen to this forever."

B: "The rain?"

A: "No, the sound of us just… being here."

3. Morning Coffee Ritual

Character A is making coffee while Character B sits at the kitchen table, wrapped in a fuzzy robe.

B: "I swear, the smell of coffee in the morning feels like a hug."

A: "Well, consider this your daily dose of warmth."

4. Walking Through the Woods on a Crisp Autumn Day

Character A and Character B are bundled up in scarves and jackets, walking under a canopy of orange and red leaves.

A: "I love how the world looks like it's on fire, but it’s the softest kind of burn."

B: "Yeah, like the trees are tucking us in with blankets of leaves."

5. Building a Blanket Fort

Character A and Character B are constructing a blanket fort in the living room, laughing as they drape sheets over chairs.

A: "This is totally going to collapse on us, isn’t it?"

B: "That’s part of the charm! Who needs perfection when you have pillows and blankets?"

6. Baking Together on a Sunday Afternoon

Character A and Character B are in the kitchen, baking cookies. The air smells of vanilla and cinnamon.

A: "The best part of baking isn’t the cookies, it’s the waiting."

B: "Waiting for what?"

A: "For that first bite, when everything feels like it’s going to be okay."

7. A Cozy Afternoon Reading Together

Character A is reading a book, and Character B is knitting nearby.

B: "What are you reading?"

A: "Just something about a place where it’s always autumn. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?"

B: "Maybe one day, we’ll find a place like that."

8. Watching Snowfall From Inside

Character A and Character B are sitting by a window, sipping hot chocolate as snowflakes drift outside.

A: "It’s so quiet… like the world’s holding its breath."

B: "Yeah, it’s like a blanket for everything. I love how snow makes even the loudest cities feel small and soft."

9. Taking a Nap Together

Character A and Character B are cuddled up on the couch, drifting off to sleep under a shared blanket.

A: "I think this might be the best part of the day."

B: "Which part?"

A: "The part where we don’t have to do anything except be together."

10. Stargazing on a Clear Night

Character A and Character B are lying on a blanket outside, looking up at the stars.

A: "Isn’t it wild? We’re so small compared to all that."

B: "But right now, this feels like the whole universe."

[bluessom1]

Fraxus Week Eve : Wine/Blood, Flowers/Scars

« And so the lion fell in love with the lamb »

Laxus Dreyar, 17, moves to Magnolia, a rainy little town in the kingdom of Fiore, to live with his grandfather. In high school, he is terribly intrigued by the behavior of a strange sibling, two girls and three boys. Laxus falls madly in love with one of them, Freed Justine. A dangerous relationship then begins between the two young people: when Laxus understands that Freed is a vampire, it is already too late.

Fraxus week is here again :D Thanks to @fuckyeahfraxus who host this event !

Note : I was thinking about Wine and Blood, I focused on vampires… but I didn't want anything too bloody or dark. And when I tried to come up with something with Flowers and Scars, my brain got stuck on the vampire idea again, so here we are, a Twilight AU!

I even thought about who is who in this AU :3

Bella : Laxus

Edward : Freed

Alice : Hisui - if Freed is Edward, so Hisui is definitively his little and positive sister

Jasper : Max ? - Wasn’t sure for him, and it’s mainly ´cause I want him looks a bit like Rosalie

Rosalie : Evergreen - Definitively ! She is perfect for this role

Emmet : Elfman - Big man with a monster force

Carlisle : Silver - Vampire…Demons…

Esmee : Ul - Silver and Ul have a parenthood vibes, and Ul have a similar story to Esmee, relative to their children

[valeriianz]

For the writer ask meme and BitB:

If you made a playlist, talk about the songs on it and share a link

💜💜💜

oh hi there c: slapping a Read More because this also got a little long

we got the OG playlist, made this in October 2022. i also answered an ask about this playlist back in late 2022, here! this is just music that gives me Endless vibes. but to be honest, ive had comments about how the band gives off more goth rock or heavy metal or even something softer and more contemporary and... you know, that's totally cool. what they sound like in my head is not the end all and if the music on this playlist isn't your jam, Endless can be whatever you want them to be haha.

this other one i didn't promote as much, but also the songs on it are a very different vibe to the one above. this playlist updates with every chapter, follow along if you want or wait til the fic is done and listen to the whole thing in order. every song coincides with something in the chapter.

some key tracks that i'll geek out about:

"Magic," chapter 1. i think it's really cute and lets us know that Hob definitely left an impression on Dream and that he was thinking about him even after such a short interaction. and the chorus foreshadows Hob going on tour with the band:

"One journey for you but it's worth it One life here with me and it's magic"

and i thought this line was a fun way to foreshadow Dream being impressed that Hob threw sass back in his face after the whole missing bass guitar incident:

"I found you one day with a mouth full of attitude And you stole me away, you stole me away"

"Four Sticks," chapter 4. Hob feeling frustrated and confused because despite how Dream is treating him, fuck- he still really likes him. also, the song is in 5/4 time ;)

"Great Divide," chapter 6. Hob is about to start his grand adventure. and Matthew is stepping way out of his comfort zone to come along. it's going to be life changing for both of them!

"If we find our way, we may never be the same On our way! On our way! And if we lose everything, what have we to gain? On our way! On our way! If we don't try to go... We may never know..."

"Imposters (Little by Little)," chapter 9. ahh a pining kind of love song (also im being a tease with the chorus being "little by little, by little by little..." haha)

"I can be the one that you just can't shake 'Til you swear that your eyes go blind We can disappear 'til the sun burns a hole In the life that we left behind And I just won't stop 'til my heart gives way And you and I are a long-lost myth There's nothing very much that you wouldn't do To be the last of the men that you romanced with"

"Lay by Me," chapter 14. just a cute lil folksy song. the chorus got me hype for their first kiss, finally! just "whoa oh oh!" all the way through lmao. but it also goes along with Hob getting Dream out of his head a little:

"Lights out, paper town, summer queens with daisy crows Merry going round-and-round, you're the darling of the town ... Scraped knees, birds and bees, duke and duchess of a dream Rainy day philosophy, a hurricane is just a breeze I'll show you the world tonight As long as you say you're mine"

<3

[lewmagoo]

what do you think the different lewis characters would do as fall traditions? or just favorite fall activities and/or dates?

ames, @laracrofted

bobby loves taking you to pumpkin patches and corn mazes. his favorite thing is picking pumpkins for you to carve together and display on your front porch steps. he really loves decorating your home for fall. and when going through corn mazes, he loves walking hand in hand with you and figuring the way out together. afterwards, cups of hot cider or cocoa to warm up with are a must. the local maze you go to has delicious pumpkin donuts, and bob is a sucker for anything pumpkin, so of course, he has to buy two for you both to snack on during the drive home.

rhett's favorite time of year is fall. he hates the heat of summer, so when the weather begins to cool off, he thrives. outside work is more enjoyable, and he likes getting the house ready for the upcoming winter. he'll cut firewood ahead of time, he'll do any repairs on the house that can't be done in the cold. and after the work is done, the two of you are saddling up your horses and you're going off on the trails that line your property. rhett wears cozy flannels and his favorite carhartt jacket, and breaks out his felt hat. expect lots of nights spent by the fire outdoors, toasting marshmallows and snuggling up under fuzzy blankets. as long as rhett gets to snuggle you, he's more than content.

miles loves cozying up with you on chilly autumn nights, after a dinner of hearty soup. comfortable and warm on your couch, while you watch cutesy halloween movies. he doesn't like anything with gore or overly dark themes, so you'll watch something lighthearted like halloweentown or it's the great pumpkin, charlie brown (his personal favorite). both of you will wear matching fuzzy socks, and drink hot cocoa out of fall themed mugs. the lights are low, you have sweet scented candles burning, and miles just feels so safe and relaxed. he cherishes these kinds of nights with you.

harrison loves going for walks with you to admire the fall foliage. he likes warmer weather usually, because fall means the end of surfing season. but you love fall, so he, in turn, loves it too. he'll take you to the park or to a nature trail so you can walk hand in hand and admire all the colors. he'll pack soup and hot cider in thermoses so you can find a nice little park bench to sit on and enjoy the warm food and drink. he also loves the whole sleepy, autumnal town vibes. he'll take you to coffeeshops on rainy afternoons so you can try the fall themed coffee flavors. really, he just loves watching you enjoy your favorite season.

[superblysubpar]

Tis gross and cold and rainy today, hit me with some summertime magic? 🥺

Ask Me About My WIPs

It's like that here too! I'm sending all the summery vibes and also hot cocoa 💛

I just answered one about summertime magic here , but here is the teeniest sneak peek at part one of Eddie's story, June: You Need A Lipstick Stain On Your Whiskey Ice

(also you'll see, but the theater/arcade is actually gonna be called Newby's now and the waterpark in Steve's story is Holloway's - I just haven't got around to changing that)

📻Now Playing: No Sleep Till Brooklyn by Beastie Boys

“While you’re at the job working nine to five, The Beastie Boys at the Gard-”

Your finger slams the radio off, car plowing into a spot behind the old brick building and coming to an abrupt halt. 

Coffee burns as it rushes over your tongue and down your throat, your fingers adjusting the hem of your skirt as you slip your keys into your bag and jog up the steps and inside the cool AC that’s already humming in overtime. Fuck, it was gonna be a day. 

The dimly lit hallway of Newby’s is a labyrinth and no easy feat for a beginner. The lights are basically non-existent and your boss, Keith, unloads shipments there. The narrow space is already cramped, and with the foam cups spilling out, reels, chords for arcade games, it is a precise and intricate dance from the back door to the staff room. At this point, you can sway and skip your way around it with your eyes closed, but on a morning like today, you’re simply not inclined to care. 

Your tennis shoe kicks at a box of popcorn buckets, knee smacking into something that you’re fairly certain is a butter shipment, due to the stains on the side of the cardboard, and a sharp and loud ‘mother-fucker’ leaves your lips. 

His voice calls from down the hall, “You’re late.”

Unwilling to give an ounce of satisfaction to him, you roll your shoulders back and step into the staff room, the faint smell of burnt pizza from an unfortunate microwave incident last summer still lingers in the fabric of the threadbare carpet and cheap couch. You ignore the boy laying on said couch and open your locker. 

Eddie pretends not to look at you, but his eyes roam up the back of your exposed legs, to the hem of your skirt and he swallows. Ignoring the way the slight rise of your work polo lifting and revealing a part of your midriff makes his stomach twist up. It’s when you slam your locker closed, curl a piece of loose hair around your ear and take a sip of coffee that he sees it and remembers. 

He shakes his head and stands, walking out of the room, “Late night?”

Your body heats up but you just smile at his profile, “Jealous, Munson?”

Eddie’s in his usual outfit. The black polo for the first day of summer, the black, ripped at the knees jeans, dirty white sneakers. It’s only when he stops in the doorway, turning back around to face you, that you see his face fully for the first time since last summer and your fingers adjust on your coffee cup. 

He seems taller, his jaw a little more angular, and you detect a slight scruff over it. His hands land on the frame, ringed fingers curling around the wood as he smirks, nodding at your shirt, “Nope. But you might want to cover that up.”

As he leaves with a whistle of a song that stirs something familiar in your brain, you spin and look in the mirror, whispering, “Shit.” The faintest little hickey blooms on your neck and is totally, one hundred percent, visible. 

You were gonna kill Steve Harrington. 

But that was a problem for a different day, because as the faint sounds of popcorn popping and the stereo begins to harmonize with arcade buzzes and whirs, you have to start your first day of your summer job. 

Newby’s was the first of Hawkin’s newly renovated downtown, a town favorite and bustling place when the Indianna summer heat reached insane temperatures. Keith had already given you a spiel about how the new waterpark was going to affect business and you and Eddie needed to be on better behavior than normal - especially if you wanted the manager promotion. 

Which you honestly weren’t sure what he was referring to in terms of “better behavior than normal”. There had only been one bucket of popcorn dumped on a head last summer, one Icee to the face, and only like, five, unofficial parties. 

But despite hating your co-worker, you really did love the job. You enjoyed the cool temp of the building and the dim lighting to soothe many a summer hangover. Free snacks and plenty of downtime, with good hours that left you with ample free time most evenings. Now, with three summer’s under your belt, you were determined to become the manager, and were certain you’d do a better job than Munson. 

Three summer’s of knowing the exact way the popcorn machine could be coaxed into a few more kernels without burning. The bump of your hip in a very precise spot to get the coins the pac man machine would eat, loose. The perfect time to refill salt shakers and napkin holders and run the Icee machine in the lull that came like clockwork before a rush.

But most importantly, you know how to make Eddie Munson tick, even with just a simple piece of bubblegum in your mouth. And sure, maybe it was immature to place the gum in your mouth as you rounded the corner and began the opening duties with him. Maybe it was childish, unprofessional, and not manager material to try to get him amped up already, but you missed seeing his ears turn red and that look flash across his brown eyes. Missed the way your stomach sort of swooped when he swallowed and your faces got close together when you started yelling at each other and-

The bright pink bubble pops loudly as you clean the second popcorn machine, Eddie sighs somewhere behind your shoulder. You relish in the grunt that follows when you snap it loudly across your teeth. Alternating between bubble and snap for the last five minutes.

Early morning light filters in through the small window that runs across the top of the blacked out doors, the movie theater and arcade dim with warm lighting and neon flashes that trick you into thinking it's cooler outside than it is.The trailer for the new action thriller coming in July harmonizes with the whir of a pinball machine, the clatter and cheer from a fake audience in the racing game home screen.

As you close the glass panel of the popcorn machine and hit start on a second batch, you turn with another bubble ready to pop. A pencil in his outstretched hand pokes it.

The sad pink glob deflates over the yellow wood and he smirks at your pout. You release the gum, letting it dangle off the pencil as you hiss, "You could have poked my fucking eye out, Munson."

"Damn," he whistles, motioning with the gummy pencil towards your lips, "Read my mind sweetheart, put this back in there and I'll try again."

Your spine prickles with a familiar heat as you place your hands on your hips. “What the hell is your problem?”

Eddie laughs, gesturing to his chest with the pencil, “My problem? Princess, you showed up late on our first fucking day with a hickey from Harrington and you’re already starting your get under Eddie’s skin on purpose shit with the gum…” He blinks at you, trailing off as you tilt your head to the side with narrowed eyes, “What?”

Your arms cross over your chest. “How’d you know it was from Steve?”

Eddie’s cheeks start to turn pale pink and he chucks the pencil in the garbage, gum and all and turns towards the registers, “I-I uh-”

The double doors swing open forcefully, making you both squint against the harsh light as several voices start yelling over each other. 

“La, la, la, la, can’t hear you,” Dustin Henderson sings as he puts his hands over his ears, beelining towards the arcade. 

Mike Wheeler is fast on his heel, shouting about something you can’t quite make out. Will Byers and Lucas Sinclair head towards the two of you with smiles that tell you they’re already up to no good and it’s only the first day of summer. 

Eddie shakes his head, “No. I know what you’re about to ask, no.”

Lucas places his hands into a prayer in front of his chest, “Eddie, Mr. Munson, if I can just have a minute of your time to tell you our very reasonable request and walk you through an opportunity that you are for sure wanna hear about.”

“You’re not getting free Icee’s. You know what you did.” Eddie points towards the arcade without another word and the two boys’ shoulders fall, turning on their heels. He calls out after them, “And why aren’t you all working? Little old to spend your day in the arcade still, isn’t it boys?”

The four old teens flip him off and then convene around Dragon Slayer, groaning as they look at the screen then over at him. He salutes with two fingers and they all raise two hands, double flipping him off. 

[quokka143]

cities in the us I think skz would be from

♡ chan - seattle, washington

I will die on the hill that chan is seattle coded. he just fits the grunge aesthetic so well, and after he performed smells like teen spirit in seattle it just solidified it for me. skz music definitely has some grunge influences so I think he would have gotten his start in the underground seattle music scene.

♡ lee know - new orleans, lousiana

where the weird and the mysterious thrive, so too would lee know. his entire vibe is dark and alluring on the outside but once you look past the exterior you see someone full of resilience, strength, and endless things to discover and to me that's very new orleans. since he makes such a charismatic host I feel like he'd be hosting walking tours through the fernch quarter where he can tell some ghost stories here and there and maybe give the tourists a little scare for his own entertainment.

♡ changbin - jersey city, new jersey

if you say changbin isn't jersey coded you're lying to yourself. our loud, muscular king would fit in perfectly with the jersey gym and beach culture. I could see him going to the gym during the day and out to the clubs at night to shake his ass to his favorite songs with his friends.

♡ hyunjin - newport, rhode island

okay follow me on this one, I know this sounds a little obscure but for some reason when I think of hyunjin as someone from the usa all I can think about is him living in some new england town painting the fall colors or sitting on his porch in a seaside home painting the ocean. it seems so peaceful and I feel like that suits him.

♡ han - new york city, new york

hanji is so nyc coded to me and since the maxident trailer lives rent free in my head, here we are. like imagine him living in a little new york apartment while he chases his music producer dreams. every night on his way home he pops into the bodega down the street to grab something to eat and gives their resident cat a few pets before heading home to work on more tracks in his home studio.

♡ felix - miami, florida

I feel like our aussie beach boy just needs to be somewhere warm and sunny with a good nightlife and let's be honest, miami is the place for that. he'd probably spend his days at the local dance studio before heading down the beach for a swim to relax after.

♡ seungmin - portland, oregon

seungmin's entire vibe just screams cozy coffee shop on a rainy day. I could see him sat by a window reading a book and sipping his americano just spending the afternoon soaking up the warmth and delicious smells inside the cafe. he would probably have a favorite spot he always sits where he can gaze out the window and people watch.

♡ jeongin - los angeles, california

we already know jeongin is from busan, he's accustomed to beautiful beaches, colorful places to explore, and great food, so to me it makes sense he'd be from los angeles. I feel like he'd be working his way towards being a singer and maybe giving some vocal lessons on the side to help himself along. on the weekends he's probably exploring some new place to eat with his friends.

[neondiamond]

As the year is coming to an end very soon, I thought I’d put together a little masterpost of all of the fics and drabbles I posted over the past year. The total comes down to 26 fics, which I will say even I am impressed by! This list is in order from most to least recent and will be under the cut because otherwise this post would get really long! ✨

📚 One for the Books (25k, M, Christmas, bookshop AU, OT5 friendship) fic post

When Harry decides to move to London a few weeks before Christmas to pursue his dream and become the new owner of a bookshop after seeing an ad online, everyone he knows tells him he must be out of his mind. As he gets acquainted with his new life and meets a handful of incredible individuals—one of which he happens to grow particularly fond of—he slowly comes to the realisation that it may just be the best decision he's ever made.

Or the one where there’s a bookshop, a cat, OT5 friendship, a budding romance, and all the festive vibes.

🏠 Two Days and I’ll Be Home (781, G, canon compliant, fluff) fic post

Harry comes home to Louis for the holidays.

🎄 Worries, Kisses and Surprises (3k, G, Christmas, established relationship, mpreg) fic post

Harry and Louis are hosting Christmas dinner with both of their families for the very first time. Harry is a little stressed out about it, but for a good reason.

🦷 So Wise (1k, G, pure fluff) fic post

Harry’s a little out of it after having his wisdom teeth removed. Louis is there to take care of him.

📖 Foreshadowing (666, NR, spooky drabble) fic post

Alone at home on a rainy Friday night, Harry reads a story that resembles his own life a bit too closely…

❣️ How Long Will I Love You (4.5k, T, 5 times fic, canon compliant) fic post

Five times Louis thinks Harry is the love of his life, and the one time he says it out loud.

💗 Rain Check? (2.6k, G, dating) fic post

After a great first date with Louis, Harry is really looking forward to going on a second date. Things go wrong a few times before they go right.

🏒 On Thin Ice (16k, E, hockey AU, hidden relationship) fic post

As the goaltender for one of the best hockey teams in the world, Harry never expected participating in his second winter Olympics would be so eventful. His hidden long-term relationship with the captain of their biggest rival team may have something to do with it.

☁️ Head in the Clouds (1k, G, pure fluff, canon compliant) fic post

Harry needs a distraction, and Louis is always a big softie for his baby.

🛞 Waiting by the Tire Swing (1.1k, G, established relationship, bittersweet) fic post

For as long as Louis can remember, there has always been a tire swing hung up in the backyard.

🐕 Puppy Love (5.1k, G, lilo, flirting) fic post

Louis is a dog trainer and Liam just got a puppy for the first time. Dogs are sometimes smarter than one might think.

👨‍❤️‍👨 Just Enough (721, G, canon compliant, fluff) fic post

Harry and Louis meet up in Venice.

🥣 With A Little Help (3.4k, G, kid fic, established relationship) fic post

With his husband Harry away for work for the week, Louis finds himself going a little bit crazy over their five year old son’s numerous, very particular quirks.

📦 Sidetracked (2.3k, G, OT5 friendship) fic post

While scrambling to get his whole life packed up the night before moving in with Harry, Louis and the boys get distracted and take a trip down memory lane.

🧁 Sugary Sweet (1.2k, G, mpreg Harry, kid fic) fic post

Sometimes, all you need is a little sugar to get the day started.

Or Harry and Louis’ daughter knows exactly how to get what she wants, Harry is pregnant, and Louis is the best husband ever.

🍑 Here You Come Again (22k, E, farm AU, exes to lovers, fluff & angst) fic post

A year after taking over his family’s peach orchard, Louis thinks he has it all figured out. His routine on the farm is mundane, yet familiar, and his dog Clifford is more than enough to keep him company. It isn’t until Harry, his ex-boyfriend who broke his heart and left their small town a decade ago to pursue a bigger, brighter future in the city, comes to stay on the farm that he realises just how badly he was lying to himself.

🌙 Good Night (1.3k, M, kid fic) fic post

Harry and Louis’ three year old daughter is afraid of the monster she claims lives under her bed. When she comes into their bedroom and interrupts their alone time for what feels like the hundredth time, Louis finally takes matters into his own hands.

👨‍🍳 Find Me in the Kitchen (9.2k, E, cooking, A/B/O, flirting) fic post

When Harry sees Louis step in his beginners cooking class for the first time, he’s surprised to say the least. Not only is Louis an Alpha, he’s probably the most attractive Alpha Harry has ever come across. The next five weeks are sure to be interesting.

🚒 I’d Walk Through Fire For You (Just Let Me Adore You) (8.3k, E, A/B/O, hurt/comfort) fic post

Firefighter Louis is having an uneventful shift at the station when a call comes in about a devastating fire in a nearby apartment complex. All of his worst nightmares become reality when he realises it’s where Harry, his best friend who he’s had a relentless crush on for years, lives, and that said best friend is stuck inside among the flames.

🍲 Better With You (922, G, sick fic, fluff) fic post

Louis is sick. Harry knows exactly what to do to make him feel better.

💜 Baby, Don’t Apologize (1.8k, T, asexual Harry, A/B/O, established relationship) fic post

Harry being an asexual Omega means his Alpha Louis has had to spend his ruts alone for the past decade despite being mated. He’s not sure who feels most hurt by it.

🕯 Cherished (1k, G, mpreg Harry, pure fluff) fic post

When Harry’s very pregnant and uncomfortable, Louis finds a way to make him feel loved and cherished.

🏕 Naturally (5.6k, E, teachers AU, camping, bed sharing) fic post

When PE teacher Louis first gets assigned to be a chaperone on a weekend long camping trip with a bunch of high school seniors, he’s not too excited about it. That changes when he finds out his fellow Music teacher Harry, who Louis happens to have a massive crush on, is also coming.

❤️ Where Love Grows (6.5k, T, single parents, kid fic, momrry) fic post

When his husband leaves without warning only weeks after the birth of their first child, a struggling Harry is forced to move in with a work colleague and raise his newborn in the desolate, dreary outskirts of London. There, within the walls of a shitty apartment complex, he meets Louis Tomlinson, fellow struggling parent and hopeless romantic.

⚡️ Thunder and Rain (628, G, A/B/O, kid fic) fic post

There’s a storm outside and Louis can’t find the puppies. Luckily, Harry’s there.

💌 Love Mail (5k, G, neighbours AU) fic post

A week after moving into a new apartment complex, Harry discovers the mailman doesn’t seem to know the difference between numbers 23 and 28. He’s not too mad about it when he finds out just how handsome his neighbour from apartment 28 really is.

Or the one where Harry and Louis keep mistakingly receiving each other’s mail (and also fall in love).

[shipsgaysfordays]

10 songs 10 people

Thank you for the tag @spikybanana

I want to say in advance that some of these songs are probably more reflective of my middle school self who originally created this playlist that I’ve been adding onto for years

The Winner Takes It All

Oh fuck yes, some ABBA, because of course I got really into ABBA a little while ago, ‘cause fandom

Rasputin

This is continuing to go perfectly, this is arguably one of the best songs and I want more music based around the lives and deaths of historical people, or even modern people because I’d like to be remembered through song

The Reaper, The Butcher, The Boy

Found this song through tiktok because of course I did, it’s very vibes, idk how to describe it

Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene

There had to be some hozier of course, I’m surprised that so far most of this music is stuff I’ve listened to within the past like 2 years

Campus

Idk man, I can’t say stuff about every song

Lemon Boy

Okay, this song I can talk about. I love cave town, this song specifically reminds me of the first time I had heard it. One of my friends in my freshman year art class had been really wanting to show our table some music, so we passed it around and put in headphones. This song will always remind me of that guy.

Over My Head (Cable Car)

So….so there was a time when middle school me was quite obsessed with Grey’s Anatomy, so when I put this song on my playlist I thought it was one of those songs they played in that show all the time, it was not. Still a good song.

The Moon Will Sing

THE MOON WILL SING A SONG FOR ME—I LOVED YOU LIKE THE SUN—BORE THE SHADOWS THAT YOU MADE, WITH NO LIGHT OF MY OWN, I SHINE ONLY WITH THE LIGHT YOU GAVE ME

The Room Where It Happened

……we’re not talking about my hamilton phase

You’re Obedient Servant

WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT MY HAMILTON PHASE

And now we shall go on not mentioning any of the information that I gave within this post, we will not talk about the embarrassing phases of my youth.

Tagging for some music from: @moonlarking @basicallyjustmuggleremuslupin @lupinsmoons @rainy-nights-and-fairy-lights @halothenthehorns @chace-vito @cryhavocc @notalover-justasinner @agere-agender @moonlvr69