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imagining-in-the-margins · 1 year ago
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CM Family Fic Rec List
Hey everyone! I want to start by saying thank you so much to everyone who participated - it was so much fun to write alongside you all, and I can’t wait to share everyone’s hard work. You are so appreciated, and you makes these events better.
Without further ado, here are all of the entries + recs for the CM Family Challenge!
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SFW S.R. Fics (Pregnancy/Parenting)
Growing Pains: Spencer finds unfamiliar lingerie in the laundry. When he confronts his wife, he learns it belongs to their teenage daughter.
One Last Chance? by @justanothercmblog: Spencer and his wife have decided to foster a teenager.
Little Genius by @c-m-stuff: You and Spencer are married. You two have a beautiful daughter, who is coming to work with you.
Somewhere to Belong by @fortheloveofwonderland: You and Spencer have only been dating a few months when he drops the bombshell that he wants to adopt a child and it throws you into turmoil.
Who's Your Daddy? by @justawritterwithideas: After a long day's work, the BAU returns to the head office where they find a stroller with a small baby sleeping and a child very determined to surprise his father. c
SFW S.R. Fics (Other Family Dynamics)
The Mother Wound by me: Spencer and Reader bond over the difficulty of an emotionally absent mother.
A Desert Bloom by me: Reader has never liked cacti. Spencer finally finds out why.
A Well-Kept Secret by @astrophileous: While working on a case in D.C., Spencer didn't expect to hear a familiar name being mentioned as the sole surviving witness. Or, in which the team discovers Spencer's well-kept secret.
Pet Parents by @junipers-archive: In which Spencer and Reader adopt a baby (dog).
Keep reading for other pairings, more of my S.R. fics, and another related Fic Rec Masterlist!
Other Pairings
Motherhood by @foxy-eva: Temily. Emily and Tara become mothers.
May by @gaelic-symphony: Temily. Tara and Emily babysit the Simmons kids.
Maternal Instinct by @gaelic-symphony: Emily/Alex Blake. Motherhood brings with it complicated feelings for new moms Emily and Alex. Written for the CM fandom gift exchange.
Keeping the Faith [AO3] by @masterwords: Hotchgan. Hotch and Derek take the kids to Easter Service.
Going Home Time [AO3] by @/masterwords: Hotchgan. Hotch and Jessica co-parent Jack
Home is Where the Heart Is by @prentiss-theorem: Alex Blake/Fem!Reader. Domesticity with Alex, Ethan, and Reader.
The Sound of (No) Silence [AO3] by @/ArwenLaLaith: Alex Blake/Fem!Reader. Reader and Alex have just welcomed their daughter into the world.
Home by @neuroprincess: Alex Blake/Fem!Reader. Alex finally returns home after one week.
Question of Timing by @codename-mom: [NSFW] Aaron/Haley. Aaron finally agreed to make Haley a mother and she realised that the d-day is now. The issue is: how to convinced a husband afraid AF to be a father to do the last step? 
Be sure to check out @darcyfangirlsfrequently's Masterlist of entries, which includes fics for Luke Alvez, Garvez, and Tara/Rebecca!
Be sure to also check out @the-guilty-writer's Masterlist of entries, which includes fics for Child!Readers of Spencer, Rossi, Derek, and Hotch, as well as Emily's sibling!
Gen Fics
Mothers and Daughters by @/gaelic-symphony: When Ambassador Prentiss brings the team a kidnapping case, it causes Emily to reflect back on her tumultuous relationship with her mother.
A Day At Work by @/codename-mom: Platonic. JJ arrived early in Hotch’s office to discover that he was not alone. A surprise guest was with him for the day.
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Looking for more?
Keep reading for the rest of my Spencer Reid fics associated with pregnancy and parenting!
SFW S.R./Mom!Reader
Impromptu: Reader learns some shocking news when a case lands her in the hospital.
Painting by Numbers: Spencer is still a little worried about his pregnant wife painting the house.
Practice Run: Spencer and Reader take on Derek’s challenge to babysit.
The Prodigy Path: At a parent teacher conference, Spencer and Reader explain their seemingly unorthodox parenting style.
Fairytales: Spencer comes home to his very tired wife and even more tired child who refused to go to bed without a bedtime story from their dad.
Intentions: Spencer’s teenage daughter wants to have a conversation with you about your intentions with her father.
Defining Family: Spencer finds out he’s a dad… to a twelve year old girl. Your twelve year old girl, who just broke into the FBI.
From the Tree: The kidnapping case becomes personal when Spencer and Reader get a call from their nanny.
S.R. & Child!Reader
Like Father, Like You: Child!Reader. Platonic. In which Spencer’s child comes out as not-straight.
NSFW S.R./Fem!Reader
Domesticity: Reader gets worked up watching Spencer with kids. He notices.
Different Kind of Daddy: After a rough day, Reader has good news for her husband.
Santa’s Gift: Reader asks her husband what he wants for Christmas.
To Have and To Hold: Reader is trying to save her marriage, but Spencer seems resigned to its failure.
Stork Song: Spencer and Reader try to find intimacy again following a terrible loss.
Still not satisfied?!
Check out my extensive Father's Day Rec List!
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sapphicreadsdb · 1 year ago
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Hi do you by chance have any sapphic fantasy recs? preferably adult fantasy but YA is fine too
sure! tho this could will get quite long... no links, sorry!, bc it was kicking up a fuss with those for some reason
+ = ya
pennyblade by j.l. worrad
lady hotspur by tessa gratton
sofi and the bone song by adrienne tooley (+)
she who became the sun by shelley parker chan
the scapegracers by h.a. clarke (+)
the third daughter by adrienne tooley (+)
the daughters of izdihar by hadeer elsbai
the malevolent seven by sebastien de castell
blackheart knights by laure eve
the warden by daniel m. ford
the unbroken by c.l. clark
dark earth by rebecca stott
witch king by martha wells
scorpica by g.r. macallister
the mirror empire by kameron hurley
now she is witch by kirsty logan
silverglass by j.f. rivkin
the woman who loved the moon and other stories by elizabeth a. lynn
...(this answer is how i discover there's a character limit per block so. doing this in chunks.)
fire logic by laurie j. marks
a restless truth by freya marske
when angels left the old country by sacha lamb (+)
the traitor baru cormorant by seth dickinson
an archive of brightness by kelsey socha
the bladed faith by david dalglish
the winged histories by sofia samatar
dragonoak by sam farren
the forever sea by joshua phillip johnson
into the broken lands by tanya huff
the jasmine throne by tasha suri
daughter of redwinter by ed mcdonald
the last magician by lisa maxwell (+)
the fire opal mechanism by fran wilde
...
the black coast by mike brooks
high times in the low parliament by kelly robson
foundryside by robert jackson bennett
the enterprise of death by jesse bullington
mamo by sas milledge (+)
from dust, a flame by rebecca podos (+)
uncommon charm by emily bergslien & kat weaver
wild and wicked things by francesca may
the unspoken name by a.k. larkwood
brother red by adrian selby
the final strife by saara el-arifi
way of the argosi by sebastien de castell (+)
the bone shard daughter by andrea stewart
ghost wood song by erica waters (+)
into the crooked place by alexandra christo (+)
ashes of the sun by django wexler
the midnight girls by alicia jasinska (+)
the midnight lie by marie rutkoski (+)
the never tilting world by rin chupeco (+)
water horse by melissa scott
...
a master of djinn by p. djeli clark
the good luck girls by charlotte nicole davis (+)
among thieves by m.j. kuhn
black water sister by zen cho
the velocity of revolution by marshall ryan maresca
sweet & bitter magic by adrienne tooley (+)
the dark tide by alicia jasinska (+)
the library of the unwritten by a.j. hackwith
a dark and hollow star by ashley shuttleworth (+)
the chosen and the beautiful by nghi vo
the councillor by e.j. beaton
these feathered flames by alexandra overy (+)
the factory witches of lowell by c.s. malerich
fireheart tiger by aliette de bodard
...
city of lies by sam hawke
bestiary by k-ming chang
the raven and the reindeer by t. kingfisher
the winter duke by claire eliza bartlett (+)
master of poisons by andrea hairston
the empress of salt and fortune by nghi vo
night flowers shirking from the light of the sun by li xing
down comes the night by allison saft (+)
wench by maxine kaplan (+)
girls made of snow and glass by melissa bashardoust (+)
girls of paper and fire by natasha ngan (+)
the impossible contract by k.a. doore
burning roses by s.l. huang
the house of shattered wings by aliette de bodard
not for use in navigation by iona datt sharma
weak heart by ban gilmartin
girl, serpent, thorn by melissa bashardoust (+)
the devil's blade by mark alder
...
we set the dark on fire by tehlor kay mejia (+)
the true queen by zen cho
moontangled by stephanie burgis
a portable shelter by kirsty logan
sing the four quarters by tanya huff
all the bad apples by moira fowley doyle (+)
the drowning eyes by emily foster
the priory of the orange tree by samantha shannon
miranda in milan by katharine duckett
the afterward by e.k. johnston (+)
thorn by anna burke
penhallow amid passing things by iona datt sharma
in the vanishers' palace by aliette de bodard
summer of salt by katrina leno (+)
the gracekeepers by kirsty logan
out of the blue by sophie cameron (+)
black wolves by kate elliott
the circle by sara b. elfgren & mats strandberg (+)
unspoken by sarah rees brennan (+)
thistlefoot by gennarose nethercott
passing strange by ellen klages
(and breathe)
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themculibrary · 2 months ago
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Female Character-Centric Masterlist 2
part one
5 Times MJ Made a Friend (+1 Time She Wanted More) (ao3) - juurensha mj/peter G, 3k
Summary: It’s hard moving to a new school, but maybe hanging out with a bunch of nerds is exactly what MJ needs. Also, she tells Spiderman to call her MJ because really, who does Peter think he’s kidding?
A glimpse from future (ao3) - Kanelore N/R, 20k
Summary: Peggy Carter has seen a lot of unusual things in Stark mansion, specially when walking into Howard’s lab after hearing a sound of explosion, but she never expected this “Howard, why am I seeing a kid in your lab?”
You know all those fics where Howard comes to the future? Well basically in this, kid Tony goes back in time where Howard is much better.
A Head Full of Doubt/A Road Full of Promise (ao3) - sergeant_angel G, 210k
Summary: There are a lot of stories that don’t quite fit into Riptide (or, Kate’s story isn’t the only one that’s going to be told)
A Morbid Taste for Ice (ao3) - sitehound darcy/loki M, 198k
Summary: Darcy Lewis likes to think of herself as terribly adaptable, with an “If life gives you lemons, zap life with a Taser and demand chocolate” sort of attitude. And life, lately, has had a perverse sense of humor, first trapping her in a state of perpetual Science Assistant in the armpit of New Mexico known as Puente Antiguo; and then forcing her to live in a trailer home with Jane Foster, Jane’s guy, Thor, and his brother, Loki, master of mischief and wide-scale urban renewal.
But Darcy’s not about to let her situation get her down. She’s managed to get pretty good at her job, and with liberal application of a credit card, made her rustic house a home. And wielding a Taser and armored by her snarky wit, she’s more than a match for the God of Mischief.
Stumbling face-first over the frozen body of a friend on the front porch, however, is more than even mostly unflappable Darcy can handle. The obvious suspect is her mentally unstable roommate. But despite all his other faults, Darcy is certain Loki isn’t the perpetrator. And not just because she’s starting for fall for him….
an exchange of voices in repetition (ao3) - sandyk pepper/tony M, 4k
Summary: Pepper hadn’t really thought about the difficulties of planning a wedding around all the rest of her life.
Beckoning from Beyond the Mirror (ao3) - ParanoidInPink G, 29k
Summary: It’s Halloween night. Cassie Lang is getting ready for the evening when she’s met with an apparition and tragedy strikes. She is the first of many to fall into a fatal, comatose-like state that doctors can’t explain. Scott is desperate and turns to the only man he knows who could possibly cure the supernatural scourge. Little did he know of the adversary he’d soon have to face.
Bygone (ao3) - inkbert darcy/steve N/R, 88k
Summary: While Jane and Thor search the universe in order to find Darcy after a lab accident, Darcy wakes up still on Earth, just decades in the past. Darcy continues to travel through time, skipping ahead years at a time, and staying for as little as a few months or for as long as a year. She has a rock-solid friendship with Rebecca Barnes, and Howard Stark on Fridays at six to see her through.
Cassie & Peter Being Buds (ao3) - whumphoarder G, 8k
Summary: The adventures of Peter babysitting 10-year-old Cassie Lang.
come over (we don’t need no reason why) (ao3) - anyorangeslices scott/hope E, 39k
Summary: ‘Hope van Dyne really hates dating apps, but she doesn’t let that stop her from using them.’
Hope matches with Scott on Tinder. They try - and fail - to keep things casual.
darkness will be rewritten (ao3) - princessironspider natasha/tony N/R, 104k
Summary: Peter is Tony’s biological child.
Natasha Romanoff has been married to Tony Stark secretly for years.
What would the movies be like if this were the case?
Finding Family (ao3) - aparticularbandit wanda/vision M, 374k
Summary: When America begins universe-hopping again to try and find her moms, she realizes that’s too much scope for her. She looks for smaller scope, and instead she finds Wanda.
five times Laura Barton opened her door (and one time a door was opened for her) (ao3) - twistedingenue clint/laura G, 7k
Summary: She’s been making her life here, where things are quiet and uncomplicated, and uprooting herself would — well, there are things she’d rather not do and risks she’d rather not take anymore.
Forged in Sparks (ao3) - SailorChibi T, 8k
Summary: Being kidnapped by Hydra wouldn’t be anyone’s idea of fun, and that included Shuri. She had no idea what Hydra wanted with her - or with the scruffy, skinny man in the cell right next to her.
Gamora, You’re a Fine Girl (ao3) - Meraki_fics gamora/peter G, 4k
Summary: Gamora has never been good at emotions, being raised by a genocidal maniac does that to a person. Emotions are a weakness, at least that’s how Thanos raised his borrowed children. Emotions were not something she ever spent time on or paid any attention to. However, in her new home with her new family, emotions were something to be aware of.
Hold Back The River (ao3) - GoddessOfDestruction hank/janet G, 7k
Summary: Seven snippets, seven years of Hope’s life and her relation with Hank (and Janet) from her birth to the day Hope learned about her mother’s alleged death.
i just want to make a change (ao3) - subwaycars kate/america G, 24k
Summary: After everything, America is the constant Kate expected least.
Laura (fanfiction.net) - Danzinora Switch clint/laura T, 8k
Summary: Snapshots and scenes through the years of Laura’s life; mainly focusing on her relationship with Clint.
oh no! (ao3) - grimeysociety darcy/steve, pepper/tony E, 89k
Summary: Tony Stark is running for President, and he wants Darcy Lewis to run his campaign. She must navigate the new world of dirty politics and grandstanding, with her rival campaign manager Steve Rogers complicating every part of her professional and personal life.
One Tuesday Morning in Wakanda (ao3) - hantumomo G, 4k
Summary: To help Bucky, Shuri sets herself a dangerous task.
Angst, a not-so-secret admirer, a gender non-conforming AI, and minor goaty shenanigans add to the fun.
She’s With Us (fanfiction.net) - Annabelle536 T, 45k
Summary: In hindsight Wanda should’ve known she wasn’t joining a team…she was joining a family. And each member made her feel like she was part of it, in their own little way. Complete. Now with an epilogue!
take me back (ao3) - jaybaybay T, 47k
Summary: Peter and Shuri are kidnapped by a gang of bandits who demand ransom money for the princess of Wakanda. They’ll soon find out that they have more than one prize in their grasp.
Violets in Bloom (ao3) - StoriesbyReese peggy/angie T, 61k
Summary: The story of Peggy Carter and Angie Martinelli following S2 of Agent Carter.
It begins when Peggy returns from L.A. with a new understanding of her feelings for her best friend and flatmate, but will she be able to act on this new understanding? Angie has always known how she feels, but she doesn’t think Peggy feels the same.
What will life have in store for them if and when they go get their act together?
An exploration of what could have been for Peggy and Angie and their life together. This story follows the pair through their lives.
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the-delta-42 · 22 days ago
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Firsts Part 10: Memories
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Firsts Part 10
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Clementine was lying awake in her bed, part of her was still in disbelief at what she and Gabe did, as well as what she said. Dorian had mentioned that some people distracted themselves from what was going on around them by having sex. Her mind started to go to Carver and his friends, making her shake her head. Sitting up, she thought back to the November of the previous year.
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It’d been a week since she told Gabe everything, a week she kept waiting for Gabe to breakup with her. Her thoughts kept screaming at her for telling him, letting him see past the armoured front she put up.
“Hey.” Gabe’s voice made Clementine jump, “Wow, you must be really distracted if I was able to sneak up on you.”
“Sorry, I’ve…” Clementine looked down, “I’ve got a lot on my mind.”
“Well…” Gabe rubbed the back of his neck and pulled a box from his pocket, “I saw this and I thought you’d like it.”
Clementine hesitantly took the box and opened it, before freezing, “It’s…”
“A charm bracelet.” Finished Gabe, “It’s got the same Baseball insignia as your hat.”
“I…” Clementine swallowed.
“I was gonna get for you for your birthday,” Gabe started rubbing the back of his neck, “but the store didn’t have it.”
Clemetine closed the box and, after a few attempts at speaking, blurted out, “Thanksgiving.”
Gabe blinked, confused, “I’m… sorry?”
“M-Mom and Dad wanted to know if you wanted to have Thanksgiving with us.” Amended Clementine, “T-the bracelet reminded me.”
Gabe blinked, “Oh, I can’t. Dad and Ava are taking Mariana and Me to see our Abuela in Baltimore.”
Clementine blinked, “Oh, I didn’t… realise your grandparents were… I mean, you always use past tense with them.”
“Oh,” Gabe realised, “No, my Abuelo died a few years ago, my Abuela’s still alive.”
“R-right.” Clementine looked down, bit her lip, before quickly kissing Gabe’s cheek, “Thank you, for the gift.”
Gabe let out a nervous laugh, “It’s, it’s alright.”
The couple stood in silence for a moment, before Gabe cleared his throat, “Head to class?”
Clementine, in the midst of putting the bracelet on, nodded, allowing Gabe to take her hand, after helping with the bracelet, and walk toward their first class of the day.
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Clementine looked at the charm bracelet on her wrist, the stylised D that came with the bracelet was joined by a little duck, courtesy of Duck, a small book, Sarah, a baseball bat, Becca, and a car, Gill. She’d also attached a J for Jesse, she was still looking for something to present her foster parents, all the ones important to her anyway.
Lowering her arm, Clementine thought back to Thanksgiving.
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Clementine hid a laugh behind a cup, as AJ ate mashed potatoes with his hands. The toddler had thrown his cutlery across the room, Rebecca had threatened the boy with time-out after he’d thrown a tantrum over not getting a ‘grown-up plate.’
“Alvin Junior.” Scolded Rebecca, getting a snort from Conrad.
“Let him be, Bec,” Laughed the old man, “he’s only gonna be young once.”
“But he’s easier to manage.” Quipped Clementine, “I know Katjaa said Duck was a handful to Kenny a few times.”
“Katjaa’s Duck’s mother, right?” Asked Francine, “What happened to her?”
Clementine froze, blinked and swallowed.
“She… er, she…” Clementine glanced AJ, making sure he was distracted, before miming shooting herself in the head, “did that.”
Francine blinked, “Oh, must’ve been upsetting for Duck when Kenny told him.”
Alvin uncomfortably shifted, as AJ tried to swallow a load of carrots at once. The toddler started making a choking noise, prompting Rebecca to grab him and pat him hard of the back. After a few tense moments, AJ coughed out the carrots… and the rest of his food all over the table.
“Well,” Sighed Conrad, Rebecca comforting a crying AJ as they got up, “at least the serving dishes weren’t on the table.”
Clementine nodded, running her hand through her hair, Alvin and Rebecca managed to convince her to take it off while in the house, making Francine notice her bracelet.
“What’s that?” Asked Francine, gesturing to the bracelet.
“Huh?” Clementine looked at her wrist, “Oh, Gabe gave me this a couple of weeks ago.”
“That was nice of him.” Commented Francine, “He must be a good friend.”
“He’s, kinda, more than a friend, actually.” Clementine didn’t know why she was suddenly so shy about telling Francine and Conrad about her and Gabe’s relationship, but decided to push on, “We’re, kinda… dating.”
Francine stared at Clementine, before glancing at Alvin, “Does… does he know about the… stuff?”
Clementine gave a small nod, “I, er, I told him at the start of the month.”
“How’d he react?”
“W-well, he hugged me.” Clementine subconsciously rubbed her dog bite scar, “And he gave me the bracelet a week later.”
Francine hummed, “I think I’d like to meet this boy.”
“Same here.” Conrad crossed his arms, as Rebecca walked in with a sniffling AJ.
“I’m gonna put him to bed,” Said Rebecca, heading to the stairs, “I think he’d had enough for today.”
AJ gave a hiccup, before starting to whine and bury his face in Rebecca’s shoulder, small sobs coming from him.
“Is AJ okay?” Asked Clementine, frowning.
“I’ll explain later.” Promised Rebecca, as she went to go up the stairs.
“Clem,” Alvin stuck his head out of the dining room, “Could you give me a hand with this?”
Clementine nodded and started helping Alvin clean the table up. Alvin glanced at her, “You holding up okay?”
“Yeah.” Clementine nodded, before swallowing, “Dad, how… how did you know Mom was the one?”
Alvin looked up from the table, blinking, “What?”
“H-how’d you know you wanted to spend the rest of your life with her?” Asked Clementine, getting a frown from Alvin.
“Well,” Alvin rubbed his temple, thinking, “I just knew.”
“Right away?” Clementine’s follow up question got a chuckle from Alvin.
“Lord, no.” Alvin shook his head, “Just, you’ll find yourself doing something with them and it’ll just feel… right.”
“Really?” Asked Clementine, sounding unsure.
“Really.” Nodded Alvin, “Sometimes, the best thing to do is wait, if things feel right and they consistently feel right, then that’s the one.”
“Okay…” Clementine swallowed, before spotting something that was red in AJ’s vomit, “What’s that?”
Frowning, Alvin poked the red spot, groaning when he’d identified it, “Well, we now know why AJ threw up.”
“We do?” Rebecca’s voice from the doorway got their attention, “What’s going on?”
“Just cleaning up, Becs,” Said Alvin, before stepping to the side, “Appears AJ’s been sneaking candy before we ate.”
Rebecca looked down at the skittle, before sighing, “Well, at least it isn’t blood.”
Clementine found herself nodding, “Is AJ okay?”
“He’s still got that stomach bug, so he had an accident,” Answered Rebecca, as she started help them clear up, “He’s more embarrassed than anything else.”
Clementine carried the plates into the kitchen, pausing when she felt her phone buzz in her pocket. Depositing the plate on the counter, she fished her phone out of her pocket, spotting a text from Gabe.
He’d sent her a message saying ‘Happy Thanksgiving, I love you.’
Clementine felt a smile form on her face, sending ‘Happy Thanksgiving, I love you too.’
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Clementine let out a quiet laugh, remembering Francine coming into the kitchen to find her smiling and giggling at her phone. She’s thought Clementine had some of alcohol. Then got another text from Gabe’s phone, then a phone call, courtesy of Mariana, who’d stolen Gabe’s phone after she’d sent her reply.
Francine and Conrad hadn’t gotten to speak to Gabe, partially because Clementine couldn’t get a word in with Mariana and because AJ had wandered into the kitchen to say he’d had an accident and promptly threw up onto the floor.
They ended up taking AJ to the doctor’s, with Carlos telling them that he’d be fine. Clementine then started to think back to the run up to her first Christmas with Gabe.
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“Ugh.” Clementine’s head hit her desk in her room, making Sarah look up from her book.
“What?”
“Why is it so hard getting gifts for people?” Clementine’s voice was slightly muffled by her desk.
“I thought you said you’d gotten everyone’s gifts?” Asked Becca, looking up from a magazine on Clementine’s floor.
“Is this a ‘I don’t know what to get my friends’ or ‘I don’t know what to get my boyfriend’?” Asked Sarah, getting to her feet.
Clementine’s silence told them everything they needed to know, “What are Gabe’s hobbies?”
“He fixes things?” Responded Clementine, sitting up and sounding unsure.
“That’s it?” Asked Becca, sitting up.
“No,” Clementine rushed, “he likes cars, and music.”
“Does he like sports?” Asked Sarah, getting a head shake from Clementine.
“He says he doesn’t get the appeal.” Answered Clementine, spinning her chair around.
“Well, at least that makes all of us.” Muttered Sarah, as Becca gave her a glare.
“Does he class baseball as a sport?” Asked Becca, still glaring at Sarah.
“Not really,” Confessed Clementine, “he said it’s usually a source of debate.”
The group was interrupted by the sound of the front door opening and closing, admitting Rebecca and a screaming AJ. Frowning, Clementine got up and left her room.
“Is everything okay?” Clementine walked into the living room, finding AJ rolling around and pounding his fists on the floor.
“Everything’s fine, Clem.” Said Rebecca, rubbing her wrist which had a bite mark on it, “Alvin Jr wanted candy and, evidently, didn’t like being told no.”
Clementine put her foot on the coffee table when AJ tried to push it over, AJ, still lashing out, grabbed a cup and launched it at Clementine, hitting her in the centre of the forehead.
“AGH!” Clementine stepped back, her hand going to the impact point, and tripped over a chair “FUCKING SHIT!”
“Right!” Rebecca, stepping between AJ and Clementine, picked the toddler up and took him up to his room.
“You okay, Clem?” Asked Sarah, from the doorway.
“AJ’s got to stop watching Caillou.” Muttered Clementine, rubbing her forehead, “I’m just glad the cup was plastic.”
“I thought it was glass.” Said Becca, as Clementine picked up the cup.
“They’re from a picnic set, we usually give them to AJ during special occasions.” Said Clementine, walking the cup through to the kitchen.
“Clementine,” Rebecca’s voice from the top of the stairs got their attention, “your grandparents are going to be coming over in an hour, could you make the front room a bit more presentable, please?”
“Sure.” Clementine called back, before looking at the other two girls, “Conrad’s going to be in hospital over Christmas, so they’re going to be coming over for the whole meal and shit.”
“You’re getting presents early?” Asked Becca, getting a frown from Sarah.
“No, we just having the meal.” Corrected Clementine, walking back to the front room, “And putting the decorations up.”
“What’s Conrad having done?” Asked Sarah, as she and Becca shifted the coffee table back into it’s original position, “And why do you guys have a marble coffee table?”
“It’s harder to knock over.” Answered Clementine, “And it’s a heart problem, I think.”
“Dad’s got a heart surgery on the 22nd, I think.” Said Sarah, “Do you think that might be Conrad?”
“I dunno, maybe.” Clementine looked around the living room, “I think we’re done.”
“Maybe Conrad and Francine can help with your gift to Gabe.” Said Becca, before looking at her watch, “I’ve gotta go, Shel’s expecting me back three hours ago.”
Sarah pulled out her phone, “Yeah, I’ve got to get home as well.”
Clementine nodded, before waving the pair off, leaving her with her thoughts and how she was going to explain it to her parents and grandparents.
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Francine and Conrad had actually given her a good few suggestions, which she’d subtly ran past Gabe, in the sense she directly asked him and asked his opinion on them, under the guise of saying that a show she’d watched with Sarah had a character get those things for a friend.
It was with a massive amount of hindsight that allowed her to realise that Gabe hadn’t fallen for that particular lie, but he’d given her an answer.
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“How’re your grandparents?” Asked Gabe, as they arrived at the rented ski lodge.
“They’re okay,” Shrugged Clementine, “Conrad managed to convince AJ to give the dentist a shot, and Francine’s making sure he actually eats something while in hospital.”
“Abuelo was the same.” Said Gabe, before his face fell, “He didn’t want to die in a hospital, so he didn’t tell anyone that he had cancer.”
“Gabe.” David called over to them, holding a box, “Come help us with this.”
“‘Kay.” Gabe waved an acknowledgement, “Sorry, probably gonna get the third degree for sharing ‘delicate stories’.”
Clementine gave him a nod, as Duck appeared at the door, dragging a tree behind him.
“They’re here?” Asked Duck, removing his hat, “Cause we got a big tree.”
Clementine leaned around him and looked at the tree, “Where do you keep finding those things?”
Duck just gave her a grin and carried on dragging the tree into ski lodge. Looking around, Clementine observed the interior of the ski lodge, it was already decorated for Christmas, they’d started coming up with celebrating individually at home and then celebrating with each other at the ski lodge, namely because AJ’s birthday was on the 22nd and they didn’t want to confuse him.
“We’re here for a week, right?” Mariana appeared next to Clementine, looking around the ski lodge.
“Until the third.” Said Clementine, “It’s kind of a tradition with us.”
“Nice.” Hummed Mariana, before looking outside and spotted Gill and Sarah building a snowman with AJ, “I like this place.”
A few hours later, after everyone ate, they were all in the sitting area, exchanging the gifts they’d gotten each other. AJ was currently distracted by a Power Ranger and a small dinosaur, allowing them to give gifts without him wandering off, like he had the year before.
“This is… nice, Duck,” Becca looked at the wooden statue, “What is it?”
“It’s a nut cracker.” Grinned Duck, “You know, like the ballet.”
Clementine bit her tongue in an attempt to stop the laugh coming up in her throat.
“Hey,” Gabe got Clementine’s attention, holding a box out to her, “Merry Christmas, Clem.”
Clementine gave him a smile, before holding a box out to Gabe, “Merry Christmas.”
The pair exchanged the gifts, and Clementine paused to watch Gabe unwrap her gift to him, revealing a ring box. He opened the ring box and stared at the gold signet ring, with ‘GG’ embossed on the head and his name engraved on the shoulders.
“It’s wonderful.” Breathed Gabe, before putting the ring on, as Clementine started opening the gift her gave her.
Tilting her head slightly at the sight of the necklace box, then opening it, revealing a locket to her. Frowning, Clementine removed the locket from the box and opened it. She let out a quiet gasp, which somehow silenced the room.
“I-it’s got—” Clementine choked.
“I, er, I found their picture online,” Stuttered Gabe, “They’re social media accounts were still active—”
Clementine cut Gabe off by hugging him.
“What’s in it?” Asked Kenny, getting up, as Alvin walked over to them.
Clementine presented the open locket to them, showing them the picture of her second adoptive family on the right, and Lee and Carley on the left.
“Wow.” Breathed Kenny, looking at Lee and Carley, “I’d almost forgotten what Lee looked like.”
“T-there’s an inscription on the outside.” Said Gabe, making Clementine flip the locket over.
“‘Family isn’t defined by our genes,’” Read Clementine looking at both sides, “‘it is built and maintained by love.’”
“I thought you’d—” Gabe was cut off by Clementine hugging him, again.
“I love it.” Whispered Clementine, her voice thick, “Thank you.”
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Clementine grabbed the locket, she hadn’t worn it to school, she didn’t want it to get damaged if she got into a fight and, frankly, she wasn’t sure if she trusted the Ericson’s students. Sure, Jesse was okay, and those twins and Violet seemed alright, but so had so many other people Clementine had made the mistake of trusting.
The last time she’d worn the locket consistently was at the New Years Party they had.
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Clementine let out an involuntary laugh as Duck and Whistle, the dog he brought to AJ’s birthday, wrestled over a shoe. The dog’s tail was going a mile a minute and Duck was clearly losing, AJ was trying to wriggle out of Alvin’s grip, wanting to go up to the dog, while Alvin talked with Carlos about AJ’s temper tantrums. Fortunately, they didn’t have any big ones like they had before Christmas, but they still happened, to Alvin and Rebecca’s concern.
“Y’know,” Gabe’s voice appeared next to her, as his arm wrapped around her shoulders, “I’d’ve thought Duck would’ve gotten the shoe off Whistle by now.”
“Yeah.” Clementine sighed, and glanced around, “Wanna go outside?”
Gabe looked around, spotting Sarah and Becca with some cameras, “Sure.”
Across the room, Sarah got Becca’s attention, “They’re sneaking out.”
Becca paused, before hurrying over to Duck and grabbed his shoulder, “Clem and Gabe have snuck out.”
Duck paused, thinking and looked down at the dog, “I’m not going to pass up a potential blackmail opportunity.” And let go of the shoe.
The group returned a couple of hours later, Sarah carrying a polaroid of Gabe and Clementine kissing and Duck and Becca blushing and looking away from each other.
“Where’ve you guys been?” Asked Gill, when he spotted them.
“Out for a walk.” Said Clementine, grasping Gabe’s hand.
“Following them.” Sarah held up the polaroid, “Look, their first kiss!”
Clementine immediately let go of Gabe’s hand and tried to snatch the photo away from Sarah, who maneuvered herself so she could shove the photo down the front of her dress. Clementine glared up at her, “You’ve got to sleep some time.”
“And we’ll be in different houses.” Grinned Sarah, making Clementine smirk.
“Sure, we will.” Clementine spun around and walked off.
Sarah stood watching after her, “She’s going to suggest we spend the night, isn’t she?”
“Probably.” Said Gill, prompting Sarah to rush after Clementine.
They saw Clementine and Sarah at different times during the party, before the pair had rejoined them, as they entered the last fifteen minutes of the year.
“Mom’s okayed you staying in our cabin tonight.” Grinned Clementine, while Sarah grimaced, “C’mon, they’re about to do the fireworks.”
Without waiting for a response, Clementine grabbed Gabe’s hand and pulled him outside, leaving the rest of them behind.
“Is she really going to make us freeze our tits off just so she gets a front row seat to the fireworks?!” Demanded Becca, making Gill give them a dismissive look, getting Becca’s attention, “Bitch, I will shave your eyebrows off!”
Gill gave a playful snort, before following after the couple with Sarah. Duck glanced at Becca, and the pair followed their friends.
They joined the other as Clementine and Gill were singing a bastardised, and slightly funny, version of Auld Land Syne.
“Alright!” Kenny yelled over at them, “Prepare to be fucking amazed!”
“Swear.” Said AJ, from his place in Rebecca’s arms, getting a laugh from the group.
Kenny just shrugged and muttered something, before lighting the fireworks. Clementine felt Gabe’s arms around her, she felt a familiar feeling in her chest. Contentment, happiness. She didn’t know how, but things kinda felt right. Turning around to face Gabe, as everyone started counting down, she gave him a kiss as the new year rolled in. For now, just this moment, she wanted it to go on forever.
“Happy New Year.” Mumbled Clementine, as Gabe smiled at her.
“Happy New Year, Clem.” Responded Gabe, before giving Clementine another kiss.
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Sighing, Clementine rolled onto her side and let herself drift off to sleep, she would think some more in the morning.
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I've heard a couple different things about how Billy's relationship to the Kaplans is going to be portrayed- with the consistent thing being that they're going to severely downplay it and that he won't consider them his 'real' parents- is it pessimistic of me to say that it looks like that might end up being true?
The preview for the next episode has him explicitly referring to himself as Billy Maximoff. Not Billy Kaplan. Which could easily be simply because it's the surname with more recognition and association tied to it, but it has me preemptively gearing myself for those rumors to be true. Already didn't feel like a good sign that Jeff and Rebecca's casting calls say they must be "authentically Jewish" versus Locke himself emphasizing the importance of authentic casting; I know it was in reference to Billy's queer identity specifically but it still struck me as odd and uninformed.
It's not pessimistic, it's realistic, and I don't know what you were expecting, or what you think the "better" option would be.
I've always assumed that they would want to sidestep the reincarnation plotline in favor of a more straightforward adoption/foster care situation. I'm not saying that's right, I just think this is one of those extremely comic-booky, logistically weird things that the M C U would try to avoid. It's not surprising to me, at all, that the end goal was for Billy to return as Wanda's son, no other strings attached. But we still have no clue how he came to be, you know, alive and real, or why he's living with the Kaplans in the first place. It's too soon to say and I have zero interest in baseless speculation.
If he is Jeff and Rebecca's biological child, but he remembers his past life and just doesn't consider them his parents, that's weird as hell. I'm not sure if it's offensive-- I guess if he actively rejects being Jewish, that would be-- it's just weird and sad. But this actor was not appropriately cast to play any version of Billy Maximoff or Kaplan, and there's no way it could have been written that would make that better?
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December Books
Here we are, the end of 2023. When I first got back into reading, I was not expecting to be so hyper-fixated on it. I was just looking for something to help with the brain fog and mental slump that I was struggling with.
Sweet, Sexy Heart - Melissa Foster ⭐⭐⭐⭐ King of Greed - Ana Huang ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Serendipity - Carly Phillips ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forever My Girl - Heidi McLaughlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real - Katy Evans ⭐ Bratva Knight - T. J. Maguire ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If I Break - Portia Moore ⭐ Found by You - Victoria H. Smith ⭐⭐⭐ Always Been Mine - Victoria Paige ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Laini Taylor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Days of Blood and Starlight - Laini Taylor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Savage - Michelle St. James ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick Trick - Skye Jordan ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captive - Jex Lane ⭐⭐⭐ Forged by Malice - Elizabeth Helen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gold - Raven Kennedy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where Good Girls Go to Die - Holly Renee ⭐⭐⭐ Baby Baby: Chicago - Victoria H. Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Risk - S. T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sidetracked - S. T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scarlet Angel - S. T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the Lies - S. T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paint It Red - S. T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought - Lauren Landish ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeping Lily - Izzy Sweet ⭐⭐⭐ Love and Other Words - Christina Lauren ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Revenge - Sienna Blake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Born, Darkly - Trisha Wolfe ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beg, Borrow or Steal - Susie Tate ⭐⭐⭐ The Kiss Quotient - Helen Hoang ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breakaway - Heather M. Orgeron ⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Lukov with Love - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Sweetet Oblivion - Danielle Lori ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hero - Lauren Rowe ⭐️⭐️ Wait With Me - Amy Daws ⭐️⭐️ Trick Play - Eden Finley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ His Sweetest Song - Victoria H. Smith ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gent - Harloe Rae ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taking It Easy - Erin Nicholas ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chance - Louise Rose ⭐️ Beyond Repair - Susie Tate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pestilence - Laura Thalassa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ War - Laura Thalassa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Famine - Laura Thalassa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Death - Laura Thalassa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Marriage Effect - Karla Sorensen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hidden Miles - Claire Kingsley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let Me Burn - Carrie Elks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Deep in the Pocket - Lainey Davis ⭐️⭐️ Secrets of the Sea Lord - Starla Night ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hate to Love You - Jennifer Sucevic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Going Down Easy - Carly Phillips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Remember When - Judith McNaught ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One for My Enemy - Olivie Blake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Maddest Obsession - Danielle Lori ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Desperate Measures - Katie Robert ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Serenade to the Elf Queen - Niro J. Halle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crow - Erin Trejo ⭐️⭐️ From Now Until Forever - Alexa Rivers ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taking Meghan - Izzy Sweet ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ruthless Vows - Rebecca Ross ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Breaker - Harloe Rae ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Silenced by Sin - Ashley Lane ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wild for You - Kendall Ryan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Haunted by Regret - Ashley Lane ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hungry Like a Wolf - Jessica Lynch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phantom - Greer Rivers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Deal Breaker - Melissa McClone ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Vampire Bewitched - L. E. Wilson ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beautiful Savage - Caroline Peckham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Devil Wears Black - L. J. Shen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
71 total books read in December.
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A disclaimer before I share: Rebecca Kiessling has not been supportive of Jen after Abby Johnson had lied about her history. HOWEVER, something disgusting has happened recently that has put innocent victims at risk due to unethical journalism. From Kiessling’s Facebook page:
Friends, I'm going to change my social media habits and post my personal things for "Facebook friends only" because of my horrible experience with a reporter and because I've been harassed by people who I've blocked who still use others they know to creep on my page, or use fake accounts to stalk me, and then harass me - people who don't understand what "leave me alone" means and don't care how much they hurt others. I've had an open page since the beginning - roughly 2006, because I'm considered to be a public figure. I've enjoyed the opportunity to meet wonderful people from all over the globe - people who've heard me speak and would like to follow me through my open Timeline. I have a public figure page - Rebecca Kiessling Pro-Life Speaker, but more people have clearly preferred to just follow me on my personal Timeline as opposed to liking that page. I'm not Facebook friends with everyone I meet because there is a Facebook friend limit. As you've seen, I have posted personal things publicly because I haven't wanted to be one-dimensional. I value real connection - not merely posting about abortion and pro-life stuff all the time. My life is more than that, and I think that's an inherent part of my pro-life testimony - I'm a real person with ups and downs in life like any of you, but my life is valuable, just like yours. I've shared my tragedies and I've shared my times of joy. I've felt that posting real-life things, big and small, has fostered developing closer relationships with those I've met because amazing conversations arise when we share our lives, whether it's just encouraging posts, talking about the weather, hobbies, challenges or a movie we enjoyed.
With the recent release of The New Yorker article and the almost year-long experience of interviews for what was originally supposed to be an article about terminating parental rights of rapists, I now see the need to limit my personal Timeline. I've already hidden some personal posts and I'm going to permanently make all of my past posts private. I also had to make my friends list private because... The New Yorker reporter was somehow able to spend months scouring years of my public posts, and found one with my paternal cousin (once removed). In conjunction with my once-public friends list of nearly 5,000, was inexplicably somehow able to ascertain who my biological father is. I didn't find this out until I read the New Yorker article which said that the reporter had actually placed a phone call to the man who raped my mother. (He shockingly did the same with other rape victims interviewed for the story, despite his promise to protect them.) The article says my bio father hung up the phone when my name was mentioned, but according to numerous paternal family members, this man is still dangerous, has a bad temper, is extremely violent, etc. and recommended I never meet him. I want to be safe, my birthmom and family to be safe, so I've never met him and I've kept it all private for that very reason.
I have been through hell in my life and I don't have the bandwidth to deal with cyber stalkers. I've made certain that no one else can access this kind of information, but there are other cyber stalkers harassing me as well, including the Satanic Temple psychos who've harassed me since their leader took the abortion pill on-air when we were on a political debate program Fox 2 Detroit last March (I think it was.) I've blocked hundreds since.
I'm just done with it. My peace is more important. So please accept my apologies, but to the roughly 10,000 people who follow me on my Timeline who aren't actually Facebook friends with me, the posts from me that you will see will just be about pro-life activism, maybe some other encouraging things. But I haven't been posting nearly as much activism as I used to since my sons' deaths, so you probably won't see much from me. I'm so sorry.
For my facebook friends, you'll still see all of my typical posts. But I may narrow my friends list if I feel anyone isn't honoring healthy boundaries. If only everyone would just be courteous and willing to live at peace.
The article in question is here. Kiessling has not asked anyone to write to the New Yorker demanding apologies for putting victims in danger, but if you read that publication regularly and/or are subscribed, please consider demanding justice from the editors for allowing this journalist to act so unethically.
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Good Mourning, All that we see or seem is but a cemetery within a cemetery, or whatever Edgar Allan Poe said. Fast growing as the sycamore, Indianapolis developed and stretched its branches outward, replacing small residential areas with industrial parks. Nestled amongst the residential areas were not only homes, but the family burial plots along with them. In an effort to preserve the smaller pioneering cemeteries, lost to time and industrialization. The Greenlawn Cemetery, Rhoads Cemetery, and Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery were relocated to the Pioneer Cemetery within Crown Hill, each grave dug the same way they were originally by hand. The Greenlawn Cemetery, established in 1821 was the first cemetery known to exist in Indianapolis, originally located near the White River on the southwest end of Kentucky Avenue. In the year of 1912, over 1,160 pioneers originally buried in Greenlawn Cemetery were moved to Crown Hill. This memorial honors these original citizens of Indianapolis including Colonel Aaron C. Johnson, former Sheriff of Fayette Co. Ohio, Veteran of the War of 1812, Sarah A. Baker, Clarence Cooper, Craighead (four unknown), Mary Francis Cunningham, John Given, W.D., Barbara and Sarah Hanch, Nancy F., Julia P., Infant John and George Hollands, David, Martha R., Mary, John, Moses, John, Rebecca A. Margaret, Martha A. and infants Hunter, John W. and Wife, James M. Johnson, Lawson (two unknown), Lewis (one unknown), Benjamin Orr, Eli, Elizabeth and Mary I. Petticord, George Porter, Phillip, Jenny and one unknown Sponable, Iane and Minnie Wallace, Abner S. West and Benjamin Yates. Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery, established in 1841. Originally a small cemetery located on the Wright family farm in Lawrence Township. In 2008, twelve adults, fourteen children and seven infants were reburied in their final resting place within Crown Hill Cemetery. Members of the Wright family, headed by the Reverend James T. Wright, founder of the church now known as Castleton United Methodist Church, and extended family members of the Whitesell, Gentry, Easterday and Gates families were buried in the small cemetery with the last burial taking place in 1905. Also interred is Civil War Private John W. Gentry, who served in the 26th Indiana, Co. "I" from March of 1864 until it was disbanded in January 1866. Much like the Greenlawn Cemetery and Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery, the Rhoads Cemetery was a small cemetery established in 1844. In 1999, twelve adults and thirty-four children of the Rhoads, Rude, Foster, Foltz and Johns families were buried at their final resting site within Crown Hill. Among the identified burials are James Rhoads, died - 1844, Hanna Rhoads died - 1849, Sarah Rhoads died 1857, John Rhoads died - 1860, Emma Rude died - 1862, Willian Rude died - 1866 and William Rhoads died - 1906. Monday Mournings are in loving memory of the dearly departed. By exploring their burial sites we can connect to their lives, continuing to honor their memory so they will not be lost to time. Memento Mori. Rest In Peace, Mori 🥀
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ao3feed-stevebucky · 2 years ago
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Friends to Lovers
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by Shinigami24
Bucky and Steve recount their love story.
Words: 284, Chapters: 1/10, Language: English
Series: Part 6 of Hale Legacy
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: M/M
Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Rebecca Barnes Proctor, Steve Rogers, Carol Danvers, Jane Foster (Marvel)
Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Fluff and Angst
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"Imagine running for miles through scorching desert heat, weighed down by heavy loads, the relentless sun your only companion. Your journey is not marked by the passing of time or distance, but by an indomitable spirit to endure. This is not a scene from an ultra-marathon, but a snapshot of the rigorous training undertaken by Apache warriors. These ancient endurance drills are not only pivotal for building physical stamina but also foster mental resilience, enabling these warriors to confront adversity with the resolve of a lion. The drills are a testament to the Apache philosophy that every challenge is a learning lesson and an opportunity for growth.
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Endurance: The Apache Way of Life
The Apache community has a long-standing reverence for endurance. Their historical circumstances, marked by unforgiving terrains, unpredictable weather, and fierce adversaries, shaped this focus on endurance in their warrior training. Imagine training to be a warrior in the high desert, where the sun can bake the landscape to a crisp, or in the rugged mountains, where winter can be brutal and unyielding. It's like trying to flourish in a garden where the elements are more likely to wither than nurture.
Their training involved rigorous physical exercises such as long-distance running, carrying weighted loads, and swimming in icy rivers to improve cardiovascular fitness. These drills, akin to the chiseling of a sculptor, served dual purposes - developing physical prowess and instilling a sense of responsibility akin to the weight of the world on their shoulders.
A Cultural Tapestry Woven with Grit
Yet, these drills were more than just physical training. They held a deep cultural significance within Apache communities. Like the threads weaving through a traditional Apache basket, these drills strengthened the ties of their communal fabric. They fostered teamwork, reinforcing community bonds as tightly as a warrior's grip on his bow.
The Apache drills instilled core values such as discipline, perseverance, and commitment. They painted a vivid picture of the Apache wisdom that underscores the belief that true endurance stems not from bulging muscles but unwavering determination and inner strength.
Strength in Unity
The article weaves an Apache story into its narrative, highlighting how endurance drills form an essential part of Apache warrior preparation. The story emphasizes the concept of unity, akin to a chorus of voices harmonizing into a powerful anthem. It shows how warriors share tribulations, grow stronger together, and learn that true endurance arises from community support, like a single ember igniting a roaring fire.
The Importance of Endurance
Experts like Dr. John M. White, an anthropologist, and Dr. Rebecca Jones, a physical anthropology researcher, affirm the significance of endurance training for Apache warriors. This training, they suggest, is akin to a sharpened blade, allowing the warriors to cover vast landscapes and outlast their opponents. The training also intertwined with survival skills, creating warriors as strategically resilient as a chess grandmaster.
The Cornerstone of Apache Warrior Preparation
Endurance drills form the cornerstone of Apache warrior preparation. They build physical stamina, instill mental resilience, and forge a connection to their ancestors and the land, as deep-rooted as an ancient oak tree. These drills integrate traditional values, emphasizing unity, community, and respect for nature, akin to the harmonious symphony of a well-tuned orchestra.
Apache wisdom teaches that true strength lies within. It's like a diamond formed under pressure, unyielding and brilliant. By embracing endurance drills, Apache warriors transform challenges into opportunities for growth, the same way a lotus flower blooms amidst the mud.
Modern Relevance of Endurance Drills
The relevance of these endurance drills extends beyond the pages of history. Today, they can help us cultivate our warrior spirit, enhancing our daily performance, personal growth, and fostering a connection to a rich cultural heritage. By embracing these principles of endurance training, we can navigate life's struggles with resilience and strength, just as a seasoned sailor navigates through a storm.
So, the next time you find yourself facing a daunting challenge, remember the Apache warriors. Their endurance drills, shaped by the harsh realities of their environment and imbued with cultural significance, offer a blueprint for overcoming adversity. Like them, we can turn our challenges into stepping stones for growth. After all, in the crucible of endurance, we find our true strength."
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ulkaralakbarova · 6 months ago
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With a serial strangler on the loose, a bookkeeper wanders around town searching for the vigilante group intent on catching the killer. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Kleinman: Woody Allen Prostitute: Kathy Bates Student Jack: John Cusack Irmy: Mia Farrow Prostitute: Jodie Foster Hacker’s Follower: Fred Gwynne Clown: John Malkovich Alma: Julie Kavner Marie: Madonna Magician: Kenneth Mars Eve: Kate Nelligan Doctor: Donald Pleasence Prostitute: Lily Tomlin Mr. Paulsen: Philip Bosco Spiro’s Assistant: Robert Joy Simon Carr: Wallace Shawn Vogel’s Follower: Kurtwood Smith Priest: Josef Sommer Hacker: David Ogden Stiers Cop at Police Station: John C. Reilly Woman with Baby: Eszter Balint Vigilante: James Rebhorn Roustabout: Richard Riehle Cop: William H. Macy Undesirables Onlooker: Fred Melamed Killer: Michael Kirby Vigilante: Victor Argo Vigilante: Daniel von Bargen Landlady: Camille Saviola Dwarf: Tim Loomis Fat Lady: Katy Dierlam Strongman: Dennis Vestunis Prostitute: Anne Lange Student: Andy Berman Student: Paul Anthony Stewart Student: Thomas L. Bolster Police Chief: Greg Stebner Cop at Police Station: Peter Appel Cop at Police Station: Brian Smiar Cop at Police Station: Michael P. Troy Cop at Police Station: Remak Ramsay Cop at Police Station: Ron Turek Bartender: Peter McRobbie Cop with Priest: Ira Wheeler Baby: Rebecca Gibson Hacker’s Follower: Robert Silver Spiro: Charles Cragin Vigilante with Spiro: Tom Riis Farrell Vigilante with Spiro: Ron Weyand Roustabout: Max Robinson Film Crew: Additional Casting: Todd M. Thaler Casting: Juliet Taylor Writer: Woody Allen Producer: Robert Greenhut Assistant Editor: Mark Livolsi Costume Design: Jeffrey Kurland Production Coordinator: Helen Robin Executive Producer: Charles H. Joffe Executive Producer: Jack Rollins Editor: Susan E. Morse Hairstylist: Romaine Greene Assistant Art Director: W. Steven Graham Casting Associate: Laura Rosenthal Supervising Sound Editor: Robert Hein Director of Photography: Carlo Di Palma Gaffer: Ray Quinlan Sound Designer: Dan Sable Foley Artist: Brian Vancho Set Decoration: George DeTitta Jr. Assistant Costume Designer: Donna Zakowska Production Sound Mixer: James Sabat Production Design: Santo Loquasto Assistant Sound Editor: Stuart Levy Co-Producer: Joseph Hartwick Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Lee Dichter Construction Coordinator: Ron Petagna Key Scenic Artist: James Sorice Production Assistant: Robert C. Albertell Makeup Artist: Bernadette Mazur First Assistant Director: Thomas A. Reilly Art Direction: Speed Hopkins Property Master: James Mazzola Assistant Production Coordinator: Ilyse A. Reutlinger Still Photographer: Brian Hamill Standby Carpenter: Joseph A. Alfieri Jr. Scenic Artist: Cosmo Sorice Set Dresser: Dave Weinman Assistant Camera: Michael Green Sound Recordist: Frank Graziadei Camera Operator: Dick Mingalone Script Supervisor: Kay Chapin Set Decoration: Amy Marshall Boom Operator: Louis Sabat Dolly Grip: Ronald Burke Key Grip: Robert Ward Wardrobe Supervisor: Patricia Eiben Second Assistant Camera: Michael Caracciolo Camera Trainee: David E. Baron Art Department Coordinator: Glenn Lloyd Second Assistant Director: Richard Patrick Assistant Editor: William Kruzykowski Transportation Captain: Peter Tavis Transportation Captain: Harold ‘Whitey’ McEvoy Production Assistant: Justin Moritt Wardrobe Supervisor: Bill Christians Foley Artist: Elisha Birnbaum Additional Casting: Judie Fixler Key Construction Grip: Vincent Guarriello Production Assistant: Danielle Rigby Projection: Carl Turnquest Best Boy Electric: Jim Manzione Costume Assistant: Lauren Gibson Assistant Art Director: Robert Perdziola Foley Editor: Lori Kornspun Assistant Art Director: Peter Eastman Location Scout: Megan Monaghan Assistant Art Director: Richard Michael Miller Apprentice Sound Editor: Yasmine Amitai Location Manager: James A. Davis Movie Reviews:
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ao3feed-ship-clintcoulson · 7 months ago
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Motherhood Widowhood and Being an Avenger
Motherhood, Widowhood, and Being an Avenger https://ift.tt/5CwfGXu by MinnieAmerica January of 1945 Sherry Barnes, the world's first super soldier, an omega and a captain in the U.S Army, found out she was pregnant. Three days later her wife, Sergeant Bitsy Barnes, died by falling over a thousand feet off a train in the Alp Mountains. Two months after that Sherry was assumed dead after she forced down a Nazi plane. 67 years later, Sherry is now living in Avengers tower, has three dogs she adores, and is still pregnant with her and Bitsy’s baby. Words: 142, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Series: Part 1 of Sherry Barnes: The Life of an Omega In a Different Time Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Steve Rogers, Bluebell the Dog, Scout the dog, Duchess The Dog - Character, Phil Coulson, Clint Barton, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Bruce Banner, Hulk (Marvel), Thor (Marvel), Jane Foster (Marvel), Darcy Lewis, Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Rebecca Barnes Proctor, Kim Barnes Proctor, Hadassah Barnes Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers, Pepper Potts/Tony Stark, Clint Barton/Phil Coulson, Jane Foster/Thor, Bruce Banner/Natasha Romanov Additional Tags: Post-Movie: The Avengers (2012), Female Steve Rogers, Female Bucky Barnes, Omega Steve Rogers, Alpha Bucky Barnes, Single Parent Steve Rogers, Steve Rogers Believes Bucky Barnes is Dead, Alpha Phil Coulson, Omega Clint Barton, Alpha Natasha Romanov, Omega Tony Stark, Alpha Pepper Potts, Alpha Bruce Banner, Alpha Thor (Marvel), Omega Darcy Lewis, Alpha Nick Fury, Beta Maria Hill, Alpha Rebecca Barnes Proctor, Beta Kim Barnes Proctor, 2012, 2013, 2014, Jewish Bucky Barnes, Jewish Clint Barton, Jewish Phil Coulson, Catholic Steve Rogers, Jewish Pepper Potts, Jewish Natasha Romanov, Jewish Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers Called Sherry, Married Bucky Barnes/Steve Rogers, Steve Rogers Wears a Mitpachat, Dog Owner Steve Rogers, Jewish Darcy Lewis, Darcy Lewis Watches Supernatural, Steve Rogers Watches Supernatural, Clint Barton Watches Supernatural
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venuemanagementport · 8 months ago
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Entry 1 - Funding Of a Major Sports Venue
This week’s entry will discuss the funding that major sports venues can experience and why such funding might be allocated. Firstly, with sport's ever-growing popularity, it has become evident to governments (both state and federal) that facilitating the creation, expansion and development of sporting arenas can promote health-centric ideologies, whilst also fostering economic growth through stadium expenditure (Bradbury, 2021). To reinforce this idea, Swindel and Rosenstraub (1998) list a multitude of reasons as to why government officials may support the construction of sporting venues. Ranging from the physical benefits, such as economic growth, job creation and the rejuvenation of localised businesses, whilst also assisting many indiscernible benefits such as heightened public image and increased national pride. This suggests that governments understand how the creation of stadiums can positively affect the morale of their citizens, thus in an attempt to appease their voters, governments will promise to and/or allocate resources to the creation and development of sporting venues to increase their voter's disposition in the hopes that it leads to re-election. The best example of this is currently occurring in the state of Tasmania as two sides of government are battling each other to properly determine the appropriate amount of funding they should commit to build a new stadium in Macquarie Point.
Artefact 1 – Macquarie Point (the proposed location for the new stadium)
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The Australian Football League (AFL)  has stated that Tasmania will not receive an AFL if a new stadium is not built, but the $715m price tag is too hefty for both sides of government with Premier Jeremy Rockliff stating expenditure will be capped at $375M, whereas opposition leader Rebecca White is claiming that negotiations with the AFL should take place to loosen the ultimatum placed on the state of Tasmania (AAP, 2024).
Artefact 2 – Proposed Stadium Designs
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This perfectly demonstrates Swindel and Rosenstraub’s (1998) notion that funding to sporting arenas will be given out depending on what the operating government believes will satisfy their voters more. However, ‌Alakshendra (2016) suggests that generating the majority of modern sports stadium funding through public tax schemes is inherently unfair as not every taxpayer that assists in raising funds will attend the recently developed sporting venue, thus the sizeable figures that are typically raised for sports venue funding should be better utilized and allocated to a sector that could improve the lives of a larger group of people, namely health care and education.
References
‌AAP. (2024, February 21). AFL chief stands firm on stadium requirement for Tassie. Afl.com.au; AFL. https://www.afl.com.au/news/1077727/afl-chief-andrew-dillon-stands-firm-on-stadium-requirement-for-tasmania-afl-team-ahead-of-upcoming-state-election
‌Alakshendra, A. (2016). How are we funding professional sports stadiums? An overview. Managerial Finance, 42(9), 885–890. https://doi.org/10.1108/mf-03-2016-0076
Bradbury, J. C. (2021). The Impact of Sports Stadiums on Localized Commercial activity: Evidence from a Business Improvement District. Journal of Regional Science, 62(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/jors.12560
Fox Sports. (2023). Macquarie Point and Surrounds. https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2023-tasmania-to-become-19th-club-new-team-expansion-stadium-how-itll-be-built-list-players-coach-trade-targets-analysis/news-story/fbc688586502fa732578822ed8d21bff
Fox Sports. (2023). Proposed Stadium Designs. https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2023-tasmania-to-become-19th-club-new-team-expansion-stadium-how-itll-be-built-list-players-coach-trade-targets-analysis/news-story/fbc688586502fa732578822ed8d21bff
Swindell, D., & Rosentraub, M. S. (1998). Who Benefits from the Presence of Professional Sports Teams? The Implications for Public Funding of Stadiums and Arenas. Public Administration Review, 58(1), 11. https://doi.org/10.2307/976884
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ao3feed-janefoster · 2 years ago
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Rebirth in Arda
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by Shinigami24
After a battle with Tony Stark, Steve Rogers and his team are reborn in a new world. They soon discover that they aren't the only ones to be reincarnated.
Words: 489, Chapters: 1/14, Language: English
Series: Part 2 of Fight for Middle Earth
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: M/M
Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Fingon | Findekáno, Maedhros | Maitimo, House of Fëanor, House of Finarfin, House of Fingolfin - Character, Tauriel (Hobbit Movies), Carol Danvers, Jane Foster (Marvel), Darcy Lewis, Rebecca Barnes Proctor, Other Marvel Characters
Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers, Fingon | Findekáno/Maedhros | Maitimo, Minor or Background Relationship(s)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Reincarnation, Middle Earth, Fluff, Canon Divergence - Captain America: Civil War (Movie)
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ao3feed-tolkien · 2 years ago
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Rebirth in Arda
read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/aBtnEoZ
by Shinigami24
After a battle with Tony Stark, Steve Rogers and his team are reborn in a new world. They soon discover that they aren't the only ones to be reincarnated.
Words: 489, Chapters: 1/14, Language: English
Series: Part 2 of Fight for Middle Earth
Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: M/M
Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers, Fingon | Findekáno, Maedhros | Maitimo, House of Fëanor, House of Finarfin, House of Fingolfin - Character, Tauriel (Hobbit Movies), Carol Danvers, Jane Foster (Marvel), Darcy Lewis, Rebecca Barnes Proctor, Other Marvel Characters
Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers, Fingon | Findekáno/Maedhros | Maitimo, Minor or Background Relationship(s)
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Reincarnation, Middle Earth, Fluff, Canon Divergence - Captain America: Civil War (Movie)
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critical-quoter · 1 year ago
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September Books
(We're just going to continue this set up of my books read. It's so much easier and I'm so lazy.)
Read Me - Lauren Connolly ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ex I'd Love to Hate - Nadia Lee ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Distance - Luna Mason ⭐⭐⭐ Detonate - Luna Mason ⭐⭐ The Court the Fae Forgot - Eden Beck ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Heir the Fae Forgot - Eden Beck ⭐⭐ Psycho Shifters - Jasmine Mas ⭐⭐⭐ The Viridian Priestess - Katarina Calandra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ruin and Roses - Deanna Ortega ⭐⭐ Burn for Jack - Aiden Pierce ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nora's Kraken - Leigh Miller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Never King - Nikki St. Crowe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dark One - Nikki St. Crowe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their Vicious Darling - Nikki St. Crowe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Fae Princes - Nikki St. Crowe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Brightest Light of Sunshine - Lisina Coney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finding You - Lena Hendrix ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Book of G - Lily Archer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ River of Shadows - Karina Halle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crown of Crimson - Karina Halle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Disgrace - Brittainy C. Cherry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ City of Thorns - C. N. Crawford ⭐⭐⭐ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V. E. Schwab ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thieves and Monsters - Clio Evans ⭐⭐⭐ No Saint - Ria Wilde ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Furbidden Attraction - R. O'Leary ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Between Commitment and Betrayal - Shain Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold-Hearted King - L. M. Dalgleish ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shattered Vows - Shain Rose ⭐⭐⭐ Power of Five - Alex Lidell ⭐⭐ The Unwanted Marriage - Catharina Maura ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Irreplaceable - Jenna Hartley ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captive of Wolves - Eva Chase ⭐⭐ The Darkest Note - Nelia Alarcon ⭐ Rouge - Greer Rivers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My True Love - Melissa Foster ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You Only Love Once - Emily James ⭐ Captured - Rosa Lee ⭐ Contempt - A. Zavarelli ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nights of Iron and Ink - Shannon Durey ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Contractually Yours - Nadia Lee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long Live - V. B. Lacey ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Owned by the Italian Mafia Don - Rosalie Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fifth Avenue Fling - Rosa Lucas ⭐⭐⭐ When She Falls - Gabrielle Sands ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luck - Daisy Allen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Limits - Susie Tate ⭐⭐⭐ Inevitable - Kelly Kelsey ⭐⭐ Loner - Harloe Rae ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Taste of Revenge - Veronica Lancet ⭐⭐⭐ The Foiled Plan - Veronica Lancet ⭐⭐⭐ Nomad's Bride - Rachel Cade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forever After All - Catharina Maura ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Devil's Bargain - Carin Hart ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dirty Truths - Brittanee Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extra Dirty - Brittanee Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Inconvenient Marriage - A. K. MacBride ⭐⭐⭐ Unperfect - Susie Tate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unworthy - Susie Tate ⭐⭐⭐ And Then Came You - M. L. Broome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flawless - Elsie Silver ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartless - Elsie Silver ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerless - Elsie Silver ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wicked Beautiful Lies - L. A. Ferro ⭐⭐⭐ Fractured Freedom - Shain Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐
66 total books read for September 2023
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