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bootlegdemon · 3 months ago
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A screenshot edit/ style thing I wanted to do since I left the theaters seeing the Mary on a cross segment for Rite Here Rite Now
It was such a fun homage to Scooby-Doo I wanted to try and draw Nihil and Sister Imperator in the New Scooby-Doo movie style from the 70s
I put way too much thought and research for something like this lmao but I sorta wanna do more Scooby Doo Ghost stuff and draw the papas in different Scooby doo eras to match their album cycles but we’ll see
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teshadraws · 9 months ago
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Nia, noticing Tobias is once again sad/upset: "need a hug?"
Tobias, desperately touch starved and very much wanting a hug, still trying to keep up his non-existent reputation: *blushing* "What? No, disgusting,"
Pretty much. 😂
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teshief · 1 year ago
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Just wanted to say, your slay the princess protag is so hot
ive gotten this several times after kitchen fork came out.
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microwaving-tesilid-argente · 5 months ago
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was talking to a friend and it turns out that in their head tesilid is always bloodied and half dead bc i keep sending those pics as reaction images 😭
"if i go korea i'll get you merch of him covered in blood" "why would there be merch of him covered in blood?!?!??"
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duckprintspress · 2 months ago
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Let’s Get Spoopy! 6 Queer Gothic Books for Halloween!
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Happy Halloween, everyone! We did a queer horror-themed rec list in August to celebrate Frankenstein Day, so we thought we’d try something a little different: queer gothic stories! Here are our six recommendations for queer gothic works. Five Duck Prints Press folks contributed recommendations to this list.
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
In a lonely castle deep in the Styrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her elderly father for company – until a moonlit night brings an unexpected guest to the schloss. At first Laura is glad to finally have a female companion of her own age, but her new friend’s strange habits and eerie nocturnal wanderings quickly become unsettling, and soon a ghastly truth is revealed.
What Manner of Man by St. John Starling
This is What Manner of Man, a queer vampire romance novel about an innocent priest sent to a remote island to exorcise the demons that are allegedly tormenting the villagers — but what happens when the priest begins to suspect his host, the mysterious, nocturnal lord of the local manor, may have invited him another reason entirely? And what happens when the supposedly celibate priest finds he cannot resist his host’s powerful charms?
Unspeakable: A Queer Gothic Anthology
Unspeakable contains eighteen Gothic tales with uncanny twists and characters that creep under your skin. Its stories feature sapphic ghosts, terrifying creatures of the sea, and haunted houses concealing their own secrets. Whether you’re looking for your non-binary knight in shining armour or a poly family to murder with, Unspeakable showcases the best contemporary Gothic queer short fiction.
Even dark tales deserve their time in the sun.
A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson
Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband’s dark secrets.
With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh
There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads.
When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes. Old secrets better left buried are dug up, and Tobias is forced to reckon with his troubled past, both the green magic of the woods and the dark things that rest in its heart.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde’s most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
TELL US MORE QUEER GOTHIC BOOKS!
These books have been added to our queer horror shelf on Goodreads and our affiliate recommendation list on Bookshop.org!
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lilareviewsbooks · 2 years ago
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Short SFF Books!
I know getting into SFF can be difficult because of the sheer size of series and books in the genres. So here’s a couple of speculative fiction picks that don’t require that much time to read :)
I’ve also made a part two for this, so check that out if you’d like some more short SFF!
This Is How You Lose The Time War, by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
209 pages
sapphic rep
standalone
This one is a classic when it comes to short sci-fis (thank you, Bigolas Dickolas), and that’s definitely for a reason! This Is How You Lose The Time War is a story in an incredibly unique format that will, to be honest, probably emotionally devastate you in some way or another. 
Time War follows Red and Blue, two agents working for opposite sides of, you know it, a time war. Their job is to travel through time to change the odds for their respective “agencies”. But, of course, they can’t resist leaving each other messages along in the way - in the most unique manners possible.
This queer novella will take your breath away. It will lead you through multiple timelines, split into two perspectives, Red and Blue, with a beautiful, lyrical writing style, which will make you so invested in our two main characters. The author duo treats us to these fantastical, vivid settings, which are sparkling with potencial and leave you wanting to dive deeper.
Silver In The Wood, by Emily Tesh
112 pages
achillean rep
duology
This is part of the Greenhollow Duology, but can absolutely be read as a standalone. It’s also one of my all time favorites! Silver In The Wood follows Tobias, a groundskeeper who lives deep in the woods. When Henry Silver moves into the house Tobias watches, things change - there’s something in the woods, and Tobias might just have to introduce Henry to it. 
It’s been a while since I read this, but I haven’t forgotten about it. I’m always thinking about this book. The vibes are simply immaculate, and so cozy. It will literally make you feel like you’re in the woods. The character work is excellent, and focuses on older protagonists, which is always a treat. The romance is well-constructed and the second book is completely optional, taking place almost as a side-quest for the main couple. 
I wish there were so many more of these, but unfortunately there are only two. But damn, are they great! Highly recommend, Silver In The Wood and its sequel, Drowned Country!
The Singing Hills Cycle, by Nghi Vo
100 to 128 pages 
non-binary and sapphic rep
series
The Singing Hills Cycle is a good one to recommend, because it’s very low-commitment. You can pick whichever one of the three books (there’s soon to be a fourth!!) draws your interest, you can start with that one, and then go from there. The series follows Chih, a wandering cleric, from the Wandering Hills Abbey, which is preoccupied with keeping records of the history of this China-inspired kingdom. Chih goes around the territory with his talking bird Almost Brilliant, collecting stories.
This series is beautiful! Every book contains in it a beautiful exploration of folklore, and bite-sized story that will always warm your heart. Chih is a wonderful character around which to revolve this story, and their commitment to keeping records and history flows off the page - which is hella important, let’s record our history, folks! The side characters that show up on a book-by-book basis are always the best, and their dialogue is always the best part.
I highly recommend listening to the audiobook - I did so for the last installment,  Into The Riverlands, and it was amazing! Just a 2 hour listen, if that sells ya!
The Murderbot Diaries, starting with All Systems Red, by Martha Wells
144 to 256 pages
queer rep of all kinds! yay!
series
The Murderbot Diaries is for those of us looking for a bigger committment. The series currently has 7 books, one of which is a full-length novel. However, you can read the first book as a standalone and decide if you’d like to continue on following Murderbot’s adventures! Most of the books are 150 - 200 pages long, and so are a pretty quick read!
This is perfect if you enjoy a snarky narration style and a compelling protagonist who’s trying to figure out how they fit into the world. Murderbot, our main character and narrator, is a SecUnit, that is, a security android, that must accompany a scientific expedition to a distant planet, to keep the explorers safe. But Murderbot has hacked its security mode, and enjoys watching TV shows and chilling by itself. But when the mission starts to go wrong, it might need to perk up and start - oh, no! - interacting with the humans.
Although I haven’t read the whole series yet, - I’m waiting for the mood to come over me, okay! - I have the first three books under my belt, and I’m so excited to continue. Murderbot has this spark and this snark which is just so entertaining to read, and so this book will have you laughing and rooting for it as it tries to figure out how to fit in in human society. Such a compelling character, and I’m happy there’s a lot of content out there for me to consume.
The Emperor’s Soul, by Brandon Sanderson
192 pages
no gay rep :(
standalone
The Emperor’s Soul is a part of Mr. Sanderson’s Elantris universe, but can be read as a standalone without knowing anything else about this world. It’s a bit of a different rec - Mr. Sanderson’s writing style is - and I mean this in the politest way possible - dry as fuck, and definitely not for everyone. But there’s something here I think is worth your time.
The magic system here is so unique and so fascinating. The Emperor’s Soul follows Shai, a Forger, who can copy objects flawlessly by re-writing their history. But, suddenly, she’s enlisted to do the impossible - Forge the Emperor.
I would give this one a try, even if it’s not like all the others one I recommended. It’s a good read, and Mr. Sanderson is, like it or not, a classic fantasy writer that’s a must-read for most fantasy fans. And, for me, this and then Mistborn were perfect stepping in points for his fiction.
I have so many of these, guys. Like, literally, so many. So, let me know if you want more of these - I’ll write up another post! And if you’d more specific recs, feel free to drop an ask :) 
Also, check out my SFF books with queer-normal worlds list, if you’re looking for more gay stuff!
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mistakenot4892 · 2 years ago
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Tesh doodles from Polaris. Someday I will draw something that isn’t a Teshari.
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allstartrekgames · 1 year ago
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Tribbles Customizable Card Game
Original Release: 1999
Developer: Tom Braunlich, Bill Martinson, Roland L. Tesh
Publisher: Decipher
Platform: Board Game
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This is sort of a standalone expansion to the Star Trek Customizable Card Game, yet also its own completely unique game at the same time. It’s compatible with Tribble cards from the CCG, but has it’s own rule set – one that’s a single page long.
Tribbles is a bit like Uno in that the goal is to get rid of all the cards in your hand by placing them in sequence order of 1, 10, 100, 1000 and 100000 Tribble cards. If you can’t go, you draw a card. Cards also have powers like skip, reverse or play another card. Each player starts with their own unique deck and over the course of the 5 matches, you can get rid of some card by adding them to a discard pile, which will then be removed for later matches.
It’s a simple game, but also good fun.
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redux-iterum · 2 years ago
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Having an ask-apalooza? OK then!
I only found out about this after I was linked by Tesh's drawing of Fireheart and Goldenflower. And while I've caught up to where the stories at and have read through most of the World building posts, there's something I can't seem to find.
Perhaps you've already answered this or it just didn't make the jump from the old blog, but might I ask your reasoning for changing the medicine cats into exclusively seers? I like what you've done since it lets the Seers be a lot more... whimsical? I guess? Which makes for exceptionally interesting personalities, but it also feels like there's a small loss now that there's no position in the clan to understand the intricacies of the natural world around them. The plants, herbs, cobwebs and catnip always felt interesting to me when they were in use, and I've noticed that y'all got plant facts so if there were any inaccuracies in the original text (which I'm sure there were plenty of) you'd be more than up to the task of correcting them. Just curious is all! Love, love, LOVE everything you two have done so far!
Hello and thank you for the kind words and support!
The answer to this ask is unfortunately pretty short: seers exist because we're operating on some form of biological realism, and in realistic scenarios, nearly all the plants cats ingest in the books would kill them, or at least make them very sick. The books' list of herbs came from an encyclopedia of natural medicine meant for humans, not cats. Plus, the cats aren't operating on the same sort of intelligence as humans (another thing the books do) - they wouldn't know or think to bandage wounds with cobwebs (which could infect the wound, realistically), or how to identify a kidney disease, or really anything that would require the work of a vet to be fixed. Their understanding is "keep a wound clean and keep the broken bone still and maybe it'll be fine".
Now, as a disclaimer, we did take a few breaks from reality for the sake of plot, fun and overall simplicity in writing descriptions. The plant thing is just one of those things that stuck.
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rhetoricandlogic · 10 months ago
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Review of the Greenhollow Duology: Silver in the Wood and Drowned Country
Looking for something short and sweet that will scratch that itch of wanting to run away into the woods with a forest spirit? Then may I recommend the Greenhollow Duology by Emily Tesh. These two novellas, Silver in the Wood and Drowned Country, came out in 2019 and 2020 respectively. But I just read them both together in the lovely audiobook narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies.
Tobias Finch is known as the Wild Man of Greenhollow. The local villagers react in fear whenever they see his giant frame and unruly mass of hair emerging from the trees, not understanding that he is actually a protector, standing between them and the dark forces that lurk in the woods. But Tobias doesn’t mind; he has been content for centuries to live an isolated life in his hidden cottage, with only the dryads and his pet cat Pearl for company. That is, until Henry Silver shows up. The new lord of Greenhollow Hall is attractive, flirtatious, and obsessed with local folklore. Tobias can’t keep Silver out of his head. He also can’t seem to keep Silver out of the woods, even on the summer solstice—when the darkest creature at the heart of the forest wakes each year to wreak havoc. 
In the sequel, Drowned Country, Tobias and Silver’s roles have reversed in an interesting way. Now Silver is part of the magic of the wood and Tobias is adjusting to life in the outside world. A rift has grown between them, which Silver is eager to mend—though not quite as eager to address the behaviors that caused their rift in the first place. When Silver and Tobias are asked to investigate the disappearance of a young woman in the nearby port town rumored to house an ancient vampire, Silver jumps at the opportunity to spend time with Tobias again and get back in his good graces. But when they arrive in the town and discover a land still haunted by the memory of the primeval forest that was drowned under the sea and by fantastical realms that exist in parallel to our own, they encounter dangers much darker than vampires.
The Greenhollow Duology makes interesting use of the Green Man myth, blended together with other mythologies. Though Tobias seems affiliated with a Celtic, druidic tradition, he shares his wood with dryads of Greek myth and the wider world is populated with vampires, ghosts, and all sorts of other supernatural beings. As a folklorist, Silver makes some rather metatextual commentary on the similarities between broader fairy lore and the local legends of the Green Man and the Lord of Summer, though Tobias is quick to point out that real fairies are almost nothing like the popular depictions. Despite the appearance of more common magical beings in the story, Tobias and Silver are something unique. The Green Man myth that they draw from is nebulous and broad, with no definitive roots or tradition, which gives the author the leeway to make it fully her own. Interestingly enough, this is the second Green Man-inspired m/m romance novel I’ve read in as many years—the first being KJ Charles’s Spectred Isle. I suppose a man so deeply intertwined with nature does cut a romantic figure.
Speaking of romance, that was one of my favorite aspects of these stories. Tobias and Silver are prime examples of the old adage “opposites attract,” as these two men could not be more different. After living for centuries, Tobias has become the strong and silent type, carefully considering his words before he speaks. Having been betrayed by one he loved before, he is slow to trust again, and his obsession with duty makes it difficult for him to put his own happiness first. Henry Silver, on the other hand, is a young and privileged lord, used to enjoying the pleasures in life and using his charm to get his way. He speaks before he thinks and is prone to jumping on impulses. These differences make their romance slow to build, despite an immediate attraction, and occasionally lead to conflict. But the things they learn from each other along the way make it all worth it. I particularly appreciated the author’s choice to have each book in the duology narrated by a different member of the pair, so that the reader gets full insight into each of their perspectives.
If you like your romance with a dash of magic and myth, I highly recommend both Silver in the Wood and Drowned Country!
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teshekasanov · 1 year ago
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Greetings, I'm Teshe, I'll be posting my art here from time to time.
I play lol wr, read manga, draw random stuff from different fandoms.
welcome to this silly place
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bootlegdemon · 1 year ago
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Choctaw Spider-sona
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teshadraws · 11 days ago
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Have you drawn Val and Azumi before? While rereading Seekers of Soul I just realized that they are lesbians!
I've drawn Val once or twice, but never with Azami! Have a sketch of the gals being pals. :]
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teshief · 11 months ago
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that paz came from a set of doodles by the way. i wanna post my sketches here more often so i dont lose em
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This blog is not spoiler free.
Please block the following tags: 1) roast potato 2) mash potato 3) s class heroine spoilers 4) s-class heroine spoilers if you're webtoon-only and want to avoid spoilers
Please also note that I've only read up to ~Ch 180 (Mirror Princess dungeon). Please do not spoil or even hint at anything in the rest of the story. Thank you!
For spoilers on the lastest updates, I use the tags "webnovel reactions" and "webtoon updates". I read the webtoon on Tapas, so I will be ahead of aggregators.
If you're not into my rarepair delusions, it's tagged "tes/hes" and "hestio/reed". And if you're into it, my tes/hes sideblog is @teshes-brainrot
Please don't be shy to send an ask or interact!!! The tag is pretty lonely rn and i'm doing all this in hopes of making the space more lived-in for the next person. Please don't be shy to spam like old posts. Banging pots and pans and waving smoke signals ARE YOU OUT THERE!!! PLEASE RESPOND! !
Masterlist
(Properly formatted posts in bold):
- Differences between the webnovel and webcomic (spoiler-free)
- What we know about the original Saint
- Summary of Tesilid's regression rounds (MAJOR MAJOR SPOILERS)
- Theory for what's happening with the timeloops and how this loop will unfold
- Art references (Ailette: child w pink hair) Tesilid's hair
- Playlist (Youtube link) (1st root post) (2nd root post)
- Propaganda Post (Why you should read S-Class Heroine, and also a vague mini-character summary of Tesilid) (crossposted on r/OtomeIsekai)
- tvtropes page
- ao3 link
- Ephael's morality
- (ALL W MAJOR SPOILERS) Reed's morality + summary of my general attitude towards him + more
- The ultra specific grief that this story makes me feel as a reader
- Me having a Kim Dokja moment
- Tesilid and Ailette flipping the ML-FL dynamics
- Tesilid and beauty
- Vatican trio
Vatican trio angst
Speculation about their pre-17th lives
hair braiding
Taglist for my reference: (contains spoilers)
pre-regression/early-regression tesilid: fresh potato
100th tesilid: roast potato
current loop tesilid: mash potato
speculation, theory, timeline
tesilid moodboard
Other characters' tags: grandpa, reed, ephael chaletino, hestio ligenel
mimin draws, mimin rambles (for stuff unrelated to s-class heroine), mimin trying to write
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Moments that make me lose my mind in hindsight: (ALL CONTAIN MAJOR SPOILERS)
"Right. You're on the side of this world."
Tesilid saying "i need to go to church because i have a sinful body"
"It's okay even if you forget me. Because I will come and find you."
My initial reaction to 17th Tesilid
Tesilid's shock at the reveal that Ailette is Hearthfenrir's granddaughter
Minor references (major leaps being made) to Ailette's past life (money) (food)
Ailette -> Tesilid (1) (2)
Tesilid -> Ailette (summary) (status screens)
Reed -> Ailette
"All the me's who would traded the world for you are dead" + Magic Republic fight
"What an enthusiastic welcome"
Mirror Dungeon and depressive exhaustion
Calling the same face syndrome accusations now
Hestio & Ephael's reintroductions in the 17th round
Reed in the week of regressions & start of 17th
Tesilid as an ML / vs usual ML tropes
Reaction to Valley of Heretics (Webtoon 50) Adapation
Tesilid is a big fat liar and i'm here for it
Floppy Disk Reveal arc (dungeon gate) (the actual reveal)
Mirror Princess Arc (Start)
the dynamics of their Order is going to be so funny
young tesilid is sooo cute
"it's been a long time for me, but it may not be for you"
mermaid AU thoughts
webtoon 63 cut scene thoughts ("Do you trust me?")
Strict Order as a metaphor for writer's block
Translations:
Love Catastrophe
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chaoticly-shy-dragon · 2 years ago
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besties snarking at one another-
(press the picture for better resolution)
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