#reedandstorm

[charbroiledchicken]

just a little WIP game:

"Share one of your characters' name and a quote from them with zero context and let your followers (or other people who stumble upon your post) make assumptions about said character. You can post about more than one character but only one quote for each one for things to stay out of context." - courtesy of @rumeysawrites

Alright lets go!

Cherri (Charity) Lavigne: “Well suffice to say this has been a fucking lovely second date. But if you finally think I don’t have your locket or any remnants of it with me, I’m gonna head off.” 

Lonnie (Atlanta) Varon: “I mean you did rob me. More than once for that matter. How did you think I was going to react? With hugs and smiles?”

Jaye Blakely: “I told you, miss. I’m really sorry about your pet but if you really cared about them you would pay your respects and be done with it.”

Castor Atkinson: “I’m going to go wash the stench of desperation off, but see you when I see you!”

Marylin DeRose: “Well, son of a motherless goat, now I've really ruined my costume.” 

no pressure to do it (but please feel free to tag other people) <3

@rumeysawrites @cheekyboybeth @crowded-empty-places @reedandstorm @ravenwordss @almostdecaffeinatedfun @literally-just-zay @ghostopossumlives @yearningsaphauth @nyx-taylors-version

[satohqbanana]

Belong, Seek, and Avoid Tag

Rules: A person's identity can also be shaped by their social connections. Identify three things about your character: What groups do they belong to, and what groups do they believe they do not? What kind of people do they tend to seek, and what kind of people would they rather avoid?

I'll start this off with pre-character development Gracie!

Belong

Gracie strongly believes in her identity as the princess of Prisma. She yearns for home and would rather be back there, performing her duties as a princess and learning about politics and governance. However, she can be quite uncooperative and a loafer towards her fellow students in Heartwood Academy, as she views her relationships with them to be temporary and insignificant in the long run.

Seek

Gracie seeks companionship from boys, reasoning that she'll never have the chance to do anything romantic once she's married off for the security and stability of her kingdom. While she was in Prisma, she greatly favored and heavily flirted with one of her personal servants, Adam. When she temporarily moves to Kaleidopolis, she spends her time outside the academy flirting with local young men in the shops. They are aware she's not serious, as she never commits to any relationship with them.

Avoid

Gracie tends to avoid people who are of a similar age as her and tend to be stubborn or adamant, like Des and Ireus. She knows they're not worth the effort of charming, regardless of whether getting them on her side would be beneficial or not. If she can't influence them enough to make them go with her demands, make things easier for her, or even plainly give her a good time, she won't pursue their favor.

Gently tagging @winglesswriter, @amaiguri, @romances-not-tragedies, @thecomfywriter, @kaatiba,

@spideronthesun, @lordfenric-writes, @reedandstorm, @aether-wasteland-s

and anyone else who might want to answer this, yourself!

[r-u-living]

Thanks for the tag, @agirlandherquill ! (I don't have a tag list yet, so I'll just be using my followers! Another thing to add to my to-do list)

I'll be using Pollen from my WIP list!

Were you named after anyone? - "We never name our young we have special calls. When I escaped the prison-type-thing, I thought it would be best to have a name, so I came up with a few. I've changed it several times"

When was the last time you cried? - "When I got my wing caught in a bit of electrical wire. It wasnt on, but I couldn't reach around to untangle myself, so I was just stuck there till the morning when I saw the hole near my wing and started to pick it apart and eventually got most of the wire open and could free myself."

Do you have any kids? - "Oh god, no! What would I do with them? I don't have a family to bring me food, and the extra weight would mean I couldn't fly!"

What is the first thing you notice about people? - "If their human or not. Or if they are angry."

Do you use sarcasm a lot? - "Yes. More than all of the north side combined."

What is your eye colour? - "I haven't looked in the mirror in a while, but I'll say. Brown? Black? I know they're dark."

Scary movies or happy endings? - "Like I would be let into a movie theatre. But a happy ending sounds nice enough."

Any special talents? - "I can make my eyes vibrate and touch my tongue to my nose and lick my elbows."

Where were you born? - "The apartment on the 4th floor near the 4th tree on the 4th street next to the big grey truck with a number 4 on it. It's my lucky number.

Do you have any pets? - "I have Juno. Does that count." "No! I don't!"

What sort of sports do you play? - "Me and my siblings used to play this flying-type game where someone would whatever ball we could get our hands on, and we would chase them around for as long as it took to get them cornered and then they would have to pass it onto someone else."

How tall are you? - "I am quite tall for my mutation! When I was born, my family said and I quote "Wow that baby is very tall for our mutation!" And I was the 2nd tallest in my murder -" "She's 4,9 ." "Shut up Juno!"

What was your favourite subject in school?- "My aunt taught me knitting to keep me out the way. Never went to school."

What is your dream job? - "I've never thought about it. A trash collector would be useful."

@wraith--2 @cabaretofwords @vampysmusings @everythingismadeofchaos @rossiici @sparklyshinymagpie @amb3r-dono @aguztofwind @reedandstorm

[elshells]

Find the Word

Thank you for the tag, @reedandstorm! <3

The words I'm looking for are BRIGHT, SILENT, REST, and MIST. All excerpts are pulled from Agent Ace! :)

BRIGHT

A pinprick of light pulsed softly in the wound, growing bigger and brighter with each beat until it glowed a brilliant, intense blue, like a third eye.

SILENT

Max was silent. He kept his head down, avoiding everyone's eye and looking like he'd rather be anywhere else.

REST

They stepped out to a hazy purple sky and the thick scent of rain. While the rest of the city never seemed to sleep, time almost stopped under the dimly-lit streets of Pandor.

MIST

Harley held her breath. The voice wobbled in her head, but it was unmistakably human.

Ok, maybe that last one was cheating, but it's all I had 😅

Tagging @livums, @rbbess110, @mysticstarlightduck, and anyone else who wants to join in! Your words will be MESS, CHARM, WARD, and DAWN.

[48lexr]

Find the Word

A tag from @theothersideofthewoods.

The goal is to find these words in my WIP: charm, bubble, poison, kiss

Your words are: gloom, shimmer, muck, home

Charm

Tonight, the chef had left a couple sliced apples with grilled salmon next to it. Irotijv, I thought to myself. The national dish of Zeneste. Definitely a good-luck charm for tomorrow. The apple was sweet and juicy, and the fish was seasoned and seared perfectly. I fell into my bed soon after having supper.

Bubble

I jumped back, ducking beneath the stream of flames when she turned around. Hota crossed their arms and closed their eyes. “I’m casting a blanket of tranquility,” they yelled, spreading their arms. A blue bubble enveloped the whole train car, dimming the flame in her mouth, but not the orange in her eyes.

Scar

[Taguchif] was sitting by a large window in another empty train car, staring out at the coast while the moon shone over it, reflecting over the water. Her gauntlets laid beside her, exposing her scarred hands. She did nothing when I sat beside her.

Poison

(Is it bad that this word literally doesn't show up in Meiste in the first ~50,000 words???)

Paging: @foxgloves-garden and @reedandstorm, along with open tag.

[elshells]

Eggs: Over easy, although they can be hit or miss with me

Steak: Medium rare

Milk: Nonfat, but only in cereal, baking, etc. I don't like drinking milk by itself.

Alcohol: I'd rather not... but if I must, I'll take a rum and coke or a daiquiri

Warm Drink: Hot chocolate <3

Tagging: @tinywater @reedandstorm @jezifster @gummybugg

[satohqbanana]

OC Interview Tag

Rules: Answer the tagger's questions as your OC/s. Then, come up with a set of new questions for the next OC to answer.

Tagged by @amaiguri. Thanks for the tag! For this I'll answer as pre-character development Des.

You sit down in a comfortable holding room with wicker furniture as you are left to wait for your interviewee. The fine rustic table already has tea out for you, its aroma seeping into your senses. You realize that this is not your average OC interview session, and the thrill of a something new and unfamiliar trickles along your palms.

A few moments later, footsteps shuffle nearby, and into the room enter three people. Well, well, well; weren't you told you'd only be talking to one person?

Jewel: Thank you for treating us to this special surprise. Unfortunately, I cannot simply permit you to conduct this interview alone with my pupil. So, I've brought a friend as well. Ireus: Hi~

That's all right with you. You simply need to ask a few questions, after all. After getting some answer - or any form of which - you plan to leave right away to take care of other business. They sit down, and you start the interview.

What food do you miss from your childhood? Des: The community stew. It has an unforgettable warmth.

What skill do you wish you could master instantly? Des: None, really. I just want a peaceful and quiet life. Ireus: And that, my friend, translates to, "I want to master the skill of hiding and running away." Des: HEY!

To whom are you closest at the moment? What are they like? Des: Mistress Jewel, I suppose. Ireus, who held a very expectant face moments ago, now grimaces. Mistress Jewel, who is now holding him back with her firm hands, chuckles in delight. Des: She respects secrets and she always speaks with grace.

Whose approval do you want the most? Des looks downwards and hesitates to answer. Des: That person is far away from me now. Jewel: In terms of distance, may I clarify? But not in your heart, my dear. Des smiles. Des: You are right.

What is the first time you realized the people who raised you had flaws? Des: Excuse me? What did you say? You assumptive little-- Des' face scrunches from the offense and dishonor of a very assumptive question. Arms of shadows crawl like tendrils and prepare to strike with clawed hands. Luckily, both Mistress Jewel and Ireus pull Des aside to explain the question in a lighter manner. Des: ...ah. My bad. Well, then. I cannot associate any real flaw with my family, unfortunately. Though Des says this, the shadows do not retract. This is a warning. Jewel: I think my pupil has had enough of this interview. Please do excuse us.

You hastily nod. Mistress Jewel and Ireus take the still obviously seething Des away. What an interesting person. You feel that you should not overstay your welcome, and after helping yourself to some tea, you quickly leave.

Here's the next set of questions:

Would you willingly let yourself be imprisoned if it means your future remains secure, or choose to be free even thought you not know what to do to keep yourself alive, happy, and well?

Would you rather live in a world where flowers do not wither?

If you knew the world you'd grow up in would be like this, would you choose to be born in it, still?

If you were to be reborn, would you do your current life over?

In the world where all that you love no longer exists, whose sake would you wake up for?

Gentle tag for @spidersun, @romances-not-tragedies, @kaatiba, and @reedandstorm. This is also open for anyone else who'd like to try answering my questions.

[satohqbanana]

Find the Word Tag

Rules: Find the four words given by the tagger in your WIP. Preview the sentence or the paragraph that features the given words. Then, give a new list of four words for the next people to be tagged.

Thanks @reedandstorm for the tag! My words are: bright, silent, rest and mist. These paragraphs are from Your Shoes, or the Magia Side Stories compilation.

Bright

Aria then left with her son, and Jewel stood in silence with the child before her. The youth gazed at her with bright purple eyes, and from experience, Jewel could hear the unsaid questions: is it all right? Am I safe now?

Silent(ly)

Leirades made herself small as she silently moved from shadow to shadow. She convinced herself she was in no real hurry, that great care and patience would take her farther, that getting recognized meant she was good as dead.

Rest(ed)

People strolled about in their hooded tunics, reaching for large objects stored in the small but undoubtedly magical belt bags strapped across their waists and legs. Saddled wolves, dragons, and hippocorns dutifully carried their masters around and dragged carts and wagons to and fro, a contrast to the multicolored messenger birds that simply rested on their master's shoulders while awaiting instructions.

Mist

She heaved a sigh and focused on her surroundings. The rhythmic tossing of the sea’s waves and spinning of the windmills’ mechanisms replaced the voices; her nose was filled with the salt and slime of the mist.

That's it! The next words are: book, dispute, money, and dubious.

[minli-daughter-of-wukong]

@rlking27 @purpleeivy @northpetherton @jackdawandicarus @an-indecisive-nerd @cartoonghosts @vyuntspakhkite-l-darling @glassonthewall @dearunreliablenarrator @orion-lacroix @reedandstorm @time-shardz @rbbess110 @ellowynthenotking @wyked-ao3 @abbyalwayswriting

So to everyone I have tagged, I know you’re eager for my story talk, and I’d like to let you all know I am working on it. Just have to work out some stuff before I post it! Thanks to everyone who’s been so patient!

Ppl of Writeblr! If you’d like to hear my book idea, the information I (roughly) have on it, the character looks I’ve made up (with a picrew of art that is absolutely not mine and the credit will be put where due) and some story snippets I can give then pls, reblog this, and if we get 40 notes I’ll start sharing my ideas!

[minli-daughter-of-wukong]

@rlking27 @purpleeivy @northpetherton @jackdawandicarus @an-indecisive-nerd @cartoonghosts @vyuntspakhkite-l-darling @glassonthewall @dearunreliablenarrator @orion-lacroix @reedandstorm @time-shardz @rbbess110 @ellowynthenotking @wyked-ao3 @abbyalwayswriting

Hey my friends! Sorry for the mass tag againn So I thought I’d update you on my story! I was going to make this a 5 book novel, and I realized I didn’t like how the story was built, so I changed it…then I decided I might make it a tv show! Now for all I know it won’t amount to much and if anything I’ll find a way to make it on YouTube, but I think I’ll go ahead and explain the premise of this story and keep you guys updated when it changes! So here it goes (I’m putting this in the structure of how each book would play out, not how the show will play out):

Book 1:

- Overview: The story begins in the city of Xiǎngchéng, where Min Li and Li Qiang start experiencing strange visions and hearing rumors of an ancient prophecy about the return of "The Eternal One," a primordial being of immense power. The twins, along with their allies, start uncovering clues about their connection to this prophecy. Along the way, they meet Six Eared Macaque, whom they distrust, but who possesses crucial knowledge. The first major conflict arises when the initial seal imprisoning the Eternal One is broken, setting off a chain of events that pushes the twins to embark on a quest to prevent the Eternal One’s resurrection.

Book 2:

- Overview: The twins and their allies continue their quest, traveling to ancient locations to strengthen the remaining seals that keep the Eternal One imprisoned. Along the way, they acquire ancient weapons and knowledge critical to their mission. Tensions rise as they are continuously thwarted by cults and dark forces seeking to free the Eternal One. Throughout the journey, their mistrust of Macaque deepens, but his actions save them on more than one occasion, leaving them unsure of his true motives. By the end of the book, another seal is broken, further increasing the Eternal One’s influence and pushing the world closer to chaos.

Book 3:

- Overview: As the prophecy unfolds, the twins delve deeper into their own past and the legacy of their father, Sun Wukong. The pressure of the prophecy and their own fears begin to take a toll, particularly on Min Li, who feels increasingly inadequate compared to her brother. Overwhelmed by fear that she might be the one to cause the world’s destruction, Min Li runs off, leaving her friends and brother behind. After a tense period, they eventually find her and convince her to return, revealing her deepest fears and strengthening their bond as they prepare for the challenges ahead. The story culminates in the heroes finding out that the final seal is linked to their own heritage.

Book 4:

- Overview: The world begins to fall into chaos as the final seal weakens and the Eternal One’s power spreads. The heroes must gather ancient weapons and knowledge from mystical locations, such as the Floating Isle of Zhurong and the Crystal Caverns of Liangshan, to prepare for the final battle. Min Li grows more confident in her abilities, and the group becomes more united. However, the Eternal One’s influence is felt more strongly than ever, and the heroes must face increasingly perilous challenges as they approach the final confrontation. The Eternal One is finally resurrected by the end of the book, setting the stage for the ultimate battle.

Book 5:

- Overview: The final book sees the world on the brink of destruction, with the Eternal One attempting to reshape it in his image. The heroes, armed with the ancient weapons and knowledge they have gathered, face the Eternal One in an epic battle that spans multiple realms. The Eternal One tries to corrupt Min Li by offering her power and freedom from fear, but she ultimately resists, drawing strength from her bond with her brother and allies. The battle is intense and costly, but in the end, the heroes manage to imprison the Eternal One once more, though at great sacrifice. The world begins to heal, and the heroes, forever changed, step into new roles as protectors, with a renewed understanding of their power and responsibility.

Now locations are subject to change and story spots, but this is the basis of the story itself! Hope you guys like it!

Ppl of Writeblr! If you’d like to hear my book idea, the information I (roughly) have on it, the character looks I’ve made up (with a picrew of art that is absolutely not mine and the credit will be put where due) and some story snippets I can give then pls, reblog this, and if we get 40 notes I’ll start sharing my ideas!