#so. i don't have a point but i guess is stop 'web weaving' with a version of *zzy that only exists in your head ajfakldkg

[stedesbonnets]

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[yandere-romanticaa]

Recently, the surge of AI has caught everyone's attention and I've been working on this little experiment.

Down below the cut are two fics and this is how I planned it - one was made up by using AI (more specifically, Chat Gpt) while the other one was written by yours truly. Below both fics will be a poll and I would like for you, my dear readers, to guess which one was AI. Personally, I don't think it'll be a difficult challenge but seeing your reactions and comments on this should prove to be an interesting endeavor.

This was posted on April 17th. And, in 7 days, I shall reveal which fic was written by me, and which one was done by AI.

Now then, let's get on with the show.

🥀 Story One.

In the dimly lit alleyways of Yokohama, Fyodor Dostoevsky stalks his obsession, (y/n), with unwavering determination. His fixation transcends reason, driving him to extreme lengths to possess (y/n)'s affection.

Fyodor's obsession with (y/n) began innocently enough, a mere curiosity sparked by their untapped potential and innocence. But as time passed, that curiosity twisted into an all-consuming desire, festering within Fyodor's mind like a venomous serpent.

Each night, Fyodor would follow (y/n) from a distance, his heart pounding with anticipation and longing. He would watch as (y/n) laughed with their friends, oblivious to the dark presence lurking in the shadows.

But Fyodor's love was not the gentle, nurturing kind. It was possessive, suffocating, and dangerously obsessive. He couldn't bear the thought of (y/n) belonging to anyone but him, couldn't stand the idea of anyone else basking in the warmth of (y/n)'s smile.

As his obsession deepened, Fyodor's mind became consumed with dark fantasies of possessing (y/n) completely. He would spend hours meticulously planning every detail of their future together, envisioning a life where they were inseparable.

But fantasies were not enough for Fyodor. He needed to make them a reality, no matter the cost. And so, he began to weave a web of deception and manipulation, carefully orchestrating events to bring (y/n) closer to him and drive away anyone who dared to stand in their way.

But as Fyodor's plans grew more elaborate, so too did the danger. (y/n)'s friends grew suspicious of Fyodor's intentions, sensing something sinister lurking beneath his charming facade. And as they delved deeper into Fyodor's past, they uncovered secrets that threatened to unravel his carefully constructed world.

But Fyodor was not about to let anyone come between him and his beloved. He would do whatever it took to protect their love, even if it meant resorting to violence.

🥀 Story Two.

Shimmering waves of starlight engulfed the man in white as he monitored his target from a safe distance, hollow purple eyes gleaming with excitement. He could feel his long fingers twitching with anticipation in his warm pockets, a stark contrast to the chilly wind on this fine spring evening.

He needed to be patient. Because patience was indeed, a virtue.

And Fyodor was a virtuous man. Perhaps not a good one, but he would gladly take the title of virtue.

Would you bestow upon him such a title? Would you do so, if you ever found out that he had taken such a keen interest in you? The rational part in his mind said no, of course not. Unlike him, you were blessed with normalcy. There was nothing extraordinary about you - no ability, no wealth, no status.

Nothing.

You could have been squished like a bug beneath his heel and the world would just keep on going as it always would. Sure, there would be some individuals who would miss you dearly but even they would move on at some point.

Such was the nature of humanity. How cruel, he thought to himself.

Fortunately for you, Fyodor was no ordinary man. Despite his predicament, he had grown fond of you. He was not sure why but after a while, he stopped asking such trifling questions as to why he troubled himself by giving you so much attention.

It was pointless to make sense of the senseless.

Right here, right now, all he wanted was to enjoy this quiet evening by his lonesome, as he tailed behind you like a creeping shadow. He would reveal himself to you properly when the time was right, when he felt you were strong enough to take him.

Fyodor just needed to wait a little bit longer, just long enough to see how he should proceed with you in case things went south.

In the meantime, he would gladly spend every waking moment simply watching you for his own personal pleasure.

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APRIL 24TH - Story One is AI.

[thewertsearch]

@manorinthewoods asked: We're still midway through Act 5, but I'd like to ask - what do you theorise will happen in the rest of A5 and in Acts 6 and 7 of Homestuck? ~LOSS (7/6/24)

It's an interesting question. We're coming up on the halfway point of the comic, but our current main plotlines - namely, Murderstuck, the Blackout, the Green Sun and the Scratch - all feel like they'll be wrapped up in a thousand-ish pages, along with the kids' session and the Act itself. The question of what's next is beginning to present itself, and I have a few thoughts.

My main prediction is that back half of the comic will be extremely English-centric. As the man behind Scratch's schemes, he's going to be revealed as the 'true' villain who's ultimately responsible for the current crisis, as well as crises yet to come. I think he'll elbow Perfect Jack out of the primary antagonist's position - and honestly, his chief minion is already more intimidating than Jack.

To contrast Noir, I think English will be a less instinctive, more cerebral villain. His choice of Scratch as a lieutenant suggests that he's more about carefully laid plans than open aggression, and his absence from the Felt Intermission suggests he prefers to hide in the shadows, weaving a web of conspiracy that would put Vriska to shame.

As a result, I expect the next arc of Homestuck to be more about information warfare than flashy displays of power. Our heroes will need to advance their understanding of the multiverse's wider cosmology, as they come to terms with what English is, what he wants, and most importantly, how to stop him.

The later arcs of the comic will involve discovering a glitch in spacetime that can break through English's supposed invincibility, while English works to keep the protagonists in the dark about his weaknesses. How this weakness could manifest, I can't say - but I do think Spades Slick will be directly involved in his demise.

Outside of English, I think the world of Homestuck will expand in other ways, too. It might finally be time to make contact with other Sburb Players, since our current sessions aren't going to be habitable for much longer. We might even be leaving the 'session' framework behind entirely, and travelling through the Furthest Ring to parts unknown.

I know these aren't very specific predictions, but it's hard to be specific about events which are thousands of pages away. I still don't know how the Pen-Pal fits into everything, for example, or why Gamzee is so important to the story.

I guess we'll find out together!

[oldsargasso]

4 minutes ep 4 thoughts

4 minutes ep 4 let's goooo

I thought the cop was pulled off the case? ANSWERS ALREADY? wow okay (genuinely my only thought right now is Zeke from bob's burgers saying "what a tangled-ass web we weave") how far will the cop sink I wonder

great's face when he said hospital lmaoooo

wait you can just go to the operating room? anyway I love that Great isn't sitting around he is Getting Answers!! okay you can't go into the operating room I was about to say! his little jumps 🥺

huge fan of Tyme attempting to ignore Great. the little huff like he's annoyed Great showed up. like really my guy what did you expect

yep Tyme's parents. we love a tragic backstory

god that was a cool effect. that was more than four minutes for suuuuure also we haven't seen a clock yet this episode

I hope Tonkla is being manipulative. "oh I'm all by myself…" did he wear a sheer shirt to his brother's memorial?

I started skipping the scene but uh GUESS NOT. show us Korn's neck….okay bandage hmmm. HMMM. perhaps instead of parallel timelines it's more like. timelines interweaving at certain points.

learn to read the room Korn omg. this is the most I've ever cared about Tonkla. you love to see him standing up for himself!

I skipped again - any characters notes let me know lol

so he been hallucinated his dead cat in ep1. someone killed his cat??? and he knows who? and Tonkla and Korn have known each other in uni. ngl as someone who's watching this show for Great and Tyme I'm a little bored rn. let me know if I missed anything major by skipping through the flashbacks lol

I hope Lukwa and Den hook up they're so cute smiling at each other all the time. and she is soooo gorgeous.

oh it's not a gallery at all hmmm. I guess the lights made me think that? wait they saw each other there HMMM. I wonder if this 'room' is out of time so to speak. when you're dead (heart not beating) you're outside of time?

I love being right 🤠

well that is not obeying the "don't hurt her" command Korn gave is it. korn playing good cop lmao. spit in his face too Nan I love you

something about the angle of this shot of Korn (and then Great) drinking feels like a video game (coming back to note it's control. ashtray maze.)

Great's 21 right? this feels like a 21 year old came up with the plan lmao "just get him super drunk"

this is why I only have a passcode on my phone smh

…my entire computer just shut down. okay. I'm back! let me restart this little bit. they really are brothers cause matching white pants.

Great wearing all white to go sneaking around in the dark. he's lucky he's pretty. and the guard apparently has terrible night vision. and terrible hearing.

nooooooo Nan!! great better be going back in time to stop that

omg the lights going like that was so cool. I wonder if that's the first time Great has intentionally gone back?

Tyme launching himself in as saviour you love to see ittt. the other guys with guns just watching this go down I guess? not the standoff. should've shot them smh

THUNDERSTORM. stopped on a bridge is not the time for an adrenaline rush. Great's little jog back to the car…adorable.

were we supposed to see something in that shot off to the side? no moon. no storm?

only one bed huh 👀

cuuuuute!!

whewwww WHAT a kiss. the room and Great all in white/pale colours and Tyme all in black? perfect.

whoever directed this GETS it. they understand. the chemistry. the little back and forth. the SMILES. I'm a little feral about it all. THIGH TATTOOS. hands.

black socks with white shoes :/ maybe Dome deserved it.

I love being right x2 🤠

we saw Korn's watch once and I think could read the time. we saw the time when Great had Korn's phone. we saw blurry watch faces on Great and Tyme in bed. no other clocks? not counting the projected 4.00 on the wall in lukwa's vision. innnnteresting.

[magical-girl-evoli]

[A streamed video on "MewTube" taken from a Rotomphone, the stream is titled "Evoli Unmasked?!?"]

[Watch?]

Evoli is chasing Grafaiartist- who's on a lineart Zebstrika's back weaving through crowds and alleys around Mesagoza. They're chattering back and forth the whole time.

"I was starting to think you quit after I handed your but to you last time!" Evoli shouts at the villain. Grafaiartist turns around with a grin.

"What and miss out on our daily jaunts around Mesagoza? No way! You're way too fun to just leave to the other villains!"

Evoli grimaces, "Well I'd have really appreciated it you know! Makes me a lot less busy!!"

"Aw, well too bad, guess you'll just have to get a little more work in!" As he says this he throws a glob of a paint like substance at Evoli. She dodges with a little yelp, the paint splatters to the ground, sizzling and then forming into a small ink creature that growls and tries to go for Evoli. She smacks it with her wand and it disappears, meanwhile Grafaiartist continues to gallop ahead of her.

"Don't get distracted! You'll lose me!"

Evoli growls, and goes back to sprinting after him. She closes distance between them pretty handily.

"Well maybe if you'd stop running I wouldn't lose you, you jerk!"

"Oh Evoli, you wound me!"

They reach a smaller circular plaza, a dead end. The Zebstrika slows, and paces at the edge furthest from Evoli.

"After we've gotten so close these past few months too..." Grafaiartist flips a spray paint can in his hand. The camera flies upwards. Visible on the walls and floor of this little area are...paint lines weaving and twisting in a shape, though one portion remains unfinished. Evoli seems too focused on her enemy to notice though.

"Well it's over. There's nowhere to run, Grafaiartist."

"Oh really?" He shakes up the spray can and finishes the line. The lineart begins to bubble and shake- forming into a giant web. With Evoli right at the center, having gotten stuck. At the edge a large lineart Galvantula sits.

Evoli struggles against the web, her wand is a bit too far from her hand. She grimaces, and mumbles something under her breath.

"What was that? I didn't quite hear you."

"I said 'Why are you doing this?'!"

"Why? ..I think you know why. After all it's the same reason you're a magical girl isn't it?"

He points up at the camera slowly and dramatically.

"...What?" Evoli turns her head as much as she can. But she spots the rotomphone, her face turns to horror

"You want people to look at you. Don't you? Well now everyone's looking at you. I'm going to unmask you, Evoli. And everyone will know who you are," Grafaiartist grins maniacally.

"Well I don't even wear a mask-" Evoli's eyes dart around for anything she could use at this moment. The galvantula draws closer, hissing, and so does Grafaiartist , hand reaching to signal to the galvantula to send out an attack.

"That doesn't matter, I'm sure as soon as you're unconscious your transformation will drop. And then we'll see. We'll all see."

Man he really thought of everything huh? No external stimulus she could use to evolve or, anything. Her wand is too far to reach but maybe if she could just... Just stretch..

Grafaiartist lowers his hand, pointing at Evoli, shouting, "Thunderbolt!" The galvantula winds up, and electricity goes shooting out at Evoli-

Her fingers touch the edge of her wand just as

"Stars from above!"

As the lightning hits her, light in the shape of stars rains down from above, it obscures the view of the camera, but when the attack clears, the web has dissolved, along with the Galvantula. Grafaiartist stands there, looking enraged, and Evoli is on her knees across from him, definitely singed by the lightning, but still conscious. She rubs a bit of spit from her mouth, clenching her wand tight.

"Ugh- you're so ANNOYING!" Grafaiartist shouts and begins to throw globs of ink at his opponent. He misses his shots and they all splatter to the ground, forming up into a big blobby inky monster. Evoli grits her teeth and pushes herself to her feet.

"I could say the same about you!" Ugh. That monster is pretty big. She probably can't just one-tap it... Ugh maybe an evolution? Water. Water would help here, wash away the paint... Where can she get water?? There was a fountain back there somewhere wasn't there..?

Evoli turns.

And runs.

Grafaiartist lets out a frustrated groan and remounts his Zebstrika. Chasing after her.

"You don't get to run! Not this time!" He throws more ink, trying to slow her down, get her to stop, anything. Evoli dodges every attack. The ink monster following them grows with every thrown blob. Evoli nears the fountain, and just dives in.

There's light, and coming out on the other side of the water is a Vaporeon-like Evoli, the end of her wand changes to a water droplet. She points it at the ink monster,

"Bouncy Bubble!" Bubbles of water fly out at the monster and it begins to diffuse, losing its shape before entirely collapsing from the water.

"No no no no!" Grafaiartist charges forwards, and leaps off the Zebstrika, Tackling Evoli to the ground. He raises a fist to just straight up punch them, and yells, bringing the fist down on Evoli.

Again. And again. He punches until there's light... And Evoli powers down. Her face isn't visible to the camera. But Grafaiartist sees it, he lets his fist drop limply to his side.

"Wait- it's you?"

[The stream ends.]

[marshmallowprotection]

you know...I never knew how much I needed a Drider!Ray until today. just, thinking about how he'd weave silk ribbons and bows for his MC and, both, ties them around the flower vase he places in their room and gives them straight up for outfits and/or hair. maybe even make a few webs with small messages or intricate and beautiful patterns put into them, but only if MC isn't looking or if he knows they aren't arachnophobic. if they are, Drider!Ray will do his best not to scare them. I'm torn between this AU world allowing Driders to hide their forms from humans or being unable to and it being rather common to see Driders/other mythical creatures cohabitating with humans. but, if Drider!Ray is able to hide his form from an arachnophobic MC, he will.

how nervous he'd be when MC first arrives! he's in a defensive pose and will continue to be each visit until he's sure they aren't going to try to hurt him, constantly ready to dash out at the first scream. he'd think they were going to be scared of him or call him a disgusting freak because everyone else in Mint Eye thinks so. Drider!Ray will repeatedly beg them not to be afraid as he removes the blindfold, only to be surprised (and very relieved) when he receives the most warm, honest smile he'd ever been graced with instead of being told to leave.

Drider!Ray has a paralyzing venom in his fangs and the ability to quickly weave webs, but he'd never EVER wish to use these on MC (or at least not using the paralyzing venom, he probably has had a daydream once or twice about gently wrapping MC up with his web since weaving, I'm sure, would be a very intimate thing for him), knowing how terrifying it is when you can't move (although, a certain Drider with an unpressed suit finds this to be quite tempting to do to his little prey) (and it wouldn't be surprising if Rika had used it on him before to test how potent it was or to torture him).

I don't really know how he'd look, but I'm sure he'd be very unique in color and/or have rare patterns on his lower body. there's probably a--at least one--flower on him somewhere. either a blue rose or a lily of the valley. perhaps, on his abdomen? unsure, but it'd be pretty and cute if that were the case.

finally, touch is very important to Drider!Ray. he's extremely sensitive to it, not only because he's touch-starved, but also due to being half-spider. guess you really could say they are spidey senses even though he wouldn't understand the reference. he's extremely agile, able to climbed up walls with ease or get from one point of a room or hallway to another in the blink of an eye. so, at the first sign of danger--something he can sense with instincts and, especially, through touch--Drider!Ray can quickly escape and hide. he's the type of spider that, unless cornered and under extreme duress, will prefer to get away than to bite, chase after or harm someone...unless the someone happens to be V or that redheaded drider.

thank you for listening to my Drider!Ray Ted Talk.

I'm definitely wary about spiders but that's not their fault. Someone you get thr creepy crawly feeling and you can't stop it. However, it's very interesting of an idea to explore you're interested in that sort of thing. It's got character potential to grow from regardless of the reality, Ray needs kisses.