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The Stranger Inspired ID Pack

[PT: The Stranger Inspired ID Pack].

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Names

[PT: Names].

Abigail, Adeline, Alistair, Ambrose, Anwen, Aveline, Azura, Belinda, Bennett, Calliope, Cassius, Cecil, Damien, Darcy, Delilah, Doll, Doppel, Echo, Eloise, Emory, Evelyn, Facsimile, Falsity, Faux, Faye, Felix, Form, Gideon, Harlequin, Hollow, Idol, Ingrid, Isolde, Jasper, Lenore, Lucius, Manikin, Mannequin, Marionette, Marlowe, Mask, Masque, Mimic, Mirror, Mock, Morgana, Mortimer, Oddity, Oswin, Parody, Peregrine, Puppet, Reflection, Reginald, Replica, Rosalind, Silas, Silhouette, Thaddeus, Thalia, Theodora, Thing, Twine, Vesper, Vivienne

Pronouns

[PT: Pronouns].

Co / Copy / Copies; Do / Doll / Dolls; Doub / Double / Doubles; Echo / Echo / Echoes; Face / Face / Faces; Figur / Figure / Figures; Fo / Form / Forms; Gui / Guise / Guises; Mask / Mask / Masks; Mimi / Mimic / Mimics; Mo / Mock / Mocks; Mo / Model / Models; Puppet / Puppet / Puppets; Ref / Reflect / Reflects; Repli / Replica / Replicas; Sha / Shape / Shapes; Vis / Visage / Visages

Titles

[PT: Titles].

A Harbinger of the Uncanny, A Shapeless Mimic, A Silent Observer, The Echoing Figure, The Facade Weaver, The Faceless Mannequin, The Hollow Form, The Identity Thief, The Mocker Masque, The Mysterious Masquerade, The Odd Entity, The Reflective Stranger, The Replicant, The Unfamiliar Familiar, The Unsettling Presence, [Pronoun] Who Borrows Faces, [Pronoun] Who Conceals Reality, [Pronoun] Who Echoes Humanity, [Pronoun] Who Fashions Facades, [Pronoun] Who Manifests Doubles, [Pronoun] Who Mirrors Souls, [Pronoun] Who Twists Appearances

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Requested by @yipiiee!

Also tagging: @pronoun-arc @id-pack-archive

[cometcrystal]

getting screencaps for something and thaddeus thor and mandy are the niece and nephews of someone named mrs weaver. i like knowing characters' full names so that was interesting to me and nobody else

[negative-speedforce]

Ooooh, Latin intrigues me.... tell me about Maledictus Renascentis please? And maybe a bit more about the Odyssey of Sohelia Yazdani, since I really only know the overview of the characters so far

Maledictus Renascentis translates to "Cursed Rebirth", according to Google Translate, and it was a post-series finale fic I wrote for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. It's already finished but the document is still there.

The premise goes like this: "Shadow Weaver died in that cursed cave, exploding into flames in one final act to save Etheria.

Light Spinner wakes up, unaware of what has happened. The new generation does not recognize her as who she once may have been, and accepts her as one of their merry band.

Then she starts to remember."

It's basically a villain redemption story (Light Spinner is Shadow Weaver's former name that she used when she was younger and a good guy). It kinda runs on amnesia and de-aging tropes, and it's probably one of my favorite fics I've written.

The Odyssey of Sohelia Yazdani is one of my current favorite WIPs, I'm kinda hesitant to post it anywhere because I'm hoping to get it published. The narrative follows 19-year-old half-vampire Sohelia Yazdani, who lives among the Hunters' Guild, an organization dedicatied to slaying vampires and other such monsters, while hiding her own vampire heritage (queer metaphor? yep)

After having to expose herself to save her friend Matt, Sohelia is forced to go on the run, bringing along Matt and several other humans and vampires she meets along the way. Among them are Vanessa Wolf, Sohelia's roommate in the Hunters' camp, who was mutated into a giant monster through an act of dark magic after she helped Sohelia escaped, Dolores, Matt's long-distance girlfriend, Victorie, a vampire who unwillingly joins them after her hiding place is exposed, and Aldrich, Sohelia's estranged father.

After running into Vanessa, the group realizes that there's something sinister about the Hunters' Guild. After all, who would reasonably transform a teenager into a monster against her will for simply helping her friend? As they uncover the sinister secrets behind the Hunters' mysterious founder (and Matt's stepfather), Thaddeus St. James, they come to realize that these secrets run even deeper than they expected.

Cue giant fight against evil immortal alchemist who can transform himself into a dragon (and other people to stone), Sohelia reuniting with her missing mother, Samira, and a fight that nearly kills everyone, but doesn't. Also Victorie and Vanessa manage to fall in love.

[the-worst-bracket]

The Worst Round Two

The first round is over! Our first round losers have been released into the wild, where they will decimate the local songbird population!

New Bracket under the cut, all times are in CDT

Bracket A (5/3 - 5/10)

Mineta Minoru (My Hero Academia) vs Iago (Othello) 11:15 AM

Mimic (Dark Souls) vs Dan (Dan Vs) & Pink Diamond (Steven Universe) 11:30 AM

Jurgen Leitner (The Magnus Archives) vs Zeus (Greek Mythology) 11:45 AM

Steve Cobs (Inanimate Insanity) vs Alex Eggleston (Yiik) 12:00 PM

Jerry (Undertale) vs Old Man Who Snitched on Haru (A:TLA) 12:15 PM

Ashfur (Warrior Cats) vs Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) 12:30 PM

Octavian (Heroes of Olympus) vs Gendo Ikari (NGE) 12:45 PM

Walter White (Breaking Bad) vs Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater) 1:00 PM

Bracket B (5/3 - 5/10)

Jin Guangshan (The Untamed) vs Michael (Wii) 1:15 PM

Mitsuhiro Higa (Danganronpa) vs Creek (Trolls) 1:30 PM

Manfred Von Karma (Ace Attorney) vs David (Animorphs) 1:45 PM

Mayuri Kurotsuchi (Bleach) vs Cronus Ampora (Homestuck) 2:00 PM

Micheal Tritter (House MD) & The Director (Red v Blue) vs Lila Rossi (Miraculous Ladybug) 2:15 PM

Lord Henry Wotton (The Picture of Dorian Gray) vs Jodie Foster (Dungeons & Daddies) 2:30 PM

Bill Hawks (Professor Layton) vs Izaya Orihara (Durarara!!) 2:45 PM

The Dark Lord (Miitopia) vs Cybelle (Carole and Tuesday) 3:00 PM

Bracket C (5/4 -5/11)

Admiral Zhao (A:TLA) vs Rachel Berry (Glee) 11:15 AM

Darth Maul (Star Wars) vs Jessica (The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself) 11:30 AM

Pong Krell (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) vs Gamzee Makara (Homestuck) 11:45 AM

Dorodoron (Futari wa Precure Splash Star) vs Tate Langdon (American Horror Story) 12:00 PM

Izzy Hands (Our Flag Means Death) vs Spike (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) 12:15 PM

Orin Scrivello DDS (Little Shop of Horrors) vs Minecraft Skeleton (Minecraft) 12:30 PM

Major Frank Burns (M*A*S*H*) vs Carter Pewterschmidt (Family Guy) 12:45 PM

Borsolino (One Piece) vs Pennywise (IT) 1:00 PM

Bracket D (5/4 -5/11)

Pierce Hawthorne (Community) vs Whirlpool (Wings of Fire) 1:15 PM

Thaddeus Campbell (Dishonored) vs Takumi Ichinose (Nana) & Heimskr (Skyrim) 1:30 PM

Gale Weathers (Scream) vs Ianthe Tridentarius (The Locked Tomb) 1:45 PM

Director Ton (Aggretsuko) vs Odalia Blight (The Owl House) 2:00 PM

Kyubey (Madoka Magica) vs Dr. Gregory House (House MD) 2:15 PM

Rachel (Tower of God) vs Miki Kawai (A Silent Voice) 2:30 PM

John Winchester (Supernatural) vs Hippeux (Animal Crossing) 2:45 PM

Saint Charlos (One Piece) vs Dr. Janet Lubelle (WTNV) 3:00 PM

Bracket E (5/5 -5/12)

Martin Blyndeff (Epithet Erased) vs Calico Jack (Our Flag Means Death) 11:15 AM

John Gaius (The Locked Tomb) vs Crawlings (The Mysterious Benedict Society) & Liza Lotts (Scott the Woz) 11:30 AM

Zolf J Kimblee (FMA) vs Nandor the Relentless (WWDITS) 11:45 AM

Logan Roy (Succession) vs Fermet (Baccano!) 12:00 PM

Emperor Belos (The Owl House) vs Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars) 12:15 PM

Stuart Little (Stuart Little) vs Bibble (Barbie: Fairytopia) 12:30 PM

Grima Wormtongue (Lord of the Rings) vs Balloon Boy (FNAF) 12:45 PM

Felix (Red v Blue) vs Bro Strider (Homestuck) 1:00 PM

Bracket F (5/5 - 5/12)

Count Olaf (ASOUI) vs Phillip Anderson (BBC Sherlock) 1:15 PM

Drosselmeyer (Princess Tutu) vs Hiram Burrows (Dishonoured) 1:30 PM

Vriska Serket (Homestuck) vs Marty (Steven Universe) 1:45 PM

Norman Osborn (Marvel) vs Stregabor (The Witcher) 2:00 PM

Barney Stinson (HIMYM) vs Griffith (Berserk) 2:15 PM

Lionel Luthor (Smallville) vs Shadow Weaver (SPOP) 2:30 PM

Rand Ridley (Inside Job) vs Fire Lord Ozai (A:TLA) 2:45 PM

Joseph Sugarman (BoJack Horseman) vs Kylo Ren (Star Wars) 3:00 PM

Bracket G (5/6 - 5/13)

Ross Geller (Friends) vs Junko Enoshima (Danganronpa) 11:15 AM

Evil Do-er/Dark Blue (Animation vs Minecraft) vs Clint (Stardew Valley) 11:30 AM

Colin Robinson (WWDITS) vs Ghetsis (Pokemon) 11:45 AM

Billy (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy) vs Servantis (Ben 10) 12:00 PM

Elias Bouchard (The Magnus Archives) vs Tingle (The Legend of Zelda) 12:15 PM

Trishna (Papa Louie) vs Unparalleled Innocence (Rain World) 12:30 PM

Vanitas (Kingdom Hearts) vs Suzy Johnson (Phineas and Ferb) 12:45 PM

Dr. Hotti (Ace Attorney) vs Sarah (Ed, Edd, and Eddy) 1:00 PM

Bracket H (5/6 - 5/13)

Barney the Dinosaur (Barney and Friends) vs Andy Bernard (The Office) 1:15 PM

Caillou (Caillou) vs Gideon Gleeful (Gravity Falls) 1:30 PM

Joshu Higashikata (JJBA) vs Touga Kiryuu (Revolutionary Girl Utena) 1:45 PM

Ambassador Udina (Mass Effect) vs Father (FMA) 2:00 PM

Akio Ohtori (Revolutionary Girl Utena) vs Kray Foresight (Promare) 2:15 PM

The Worst (Ben 10) vs Hisoka Morrow (Hunter x Hunter) 2:30 PM

Tony Stark (MCU) vs Clay Puppington (Moral Orel) 2:45 PM

Bling Bling Boy (Johnny Test) vs Enji Todoroki (My Hero Academia) 3:00 PM

[chaoticlatexknight]

ULTRAMagic Alternate Character Rules

Given how there is mature art for UMAE, I am going lay some ground rules.

Rule of Thumb: If I haven't drawn a character and they are not appropriate for mature art, they won't appear here on this blog and I will be not drawing mature art of them... FOR OBVIOUS REASONS.

Rules:

List of Characters:

Some things to note:

These changes are only retroactive to characters on the SFW only list. Unless I SPECIFICALLY ask you to take down art, you are fine.

If a character in my gallery is not listed here, it is most likely a retired character. Please do no draw them until I decide to use them again (my discretion). Note that this mainly applies to older characters. Some characters may not be ready to be placed on the list yet. This applies to newer characters. And I may have missed a character or two (let me know if that is the case)

I will not change my stance on the SFW characters, so don't even bother asking. I also reserve the right to move characters into the SFW category at my discretion.

Unless I specifically asked you take down art made prior to the list, assume you're fine

There is a lot of characters on display here, but just remember the following: This list covers multiple series, many characters are important to other characters, and there is overlap with younger and alternate versions of certain characters

Some of these characters will only ever be mentioned

All characters can be found in their respective folders.

Yes, I am fully aware this can potentially spoil future characters. And YES, I even alphabetized this for easy reading and reference. Also this will be updated as time goes on.

SFW Only characters:

Aoife Crawford/ULTRAMagic Devil

Bethany Briggs

Brendan (child + wolf)

Charles Blackwell Ford

Cynassa (young) (UMAE)

Dark lord Kris

Deadlock/Zas (young)

Dr. Ethan Luminate

Elaine "Ember" Gabriella O'Nessie

Eldritch Frisk

Gabriella Pari

Grendel Bombastus Scarfe

Leonardo Hammond O'Nessie

Orion

Randalph Theoprastus Scarfe

Stolas (young)

Terrus, Toa of Shadow

Trevor

ULTRAMagic Ex

ULTRAMagic Revenant

Will (child)

Zelgo (Pre-reboot)

Verdict: These characters are either too young, not human, are legitimately not into NSFW, or are a unique situation. If I find NSFW art of these characters, I will expect you to take it down ASAP.

Please refrain from NSFW/Mature art of:

Buster Ash

Brendan (adult)

Captain Roger

Cynassa (UMAE)

Ellen the Wayward

Ignatius "Infinity" Daren Ford

Kyu #9

Lucifuge Rofocale (UMAE)

Olivia Briggs

Stolas (UMAE)

ULTRAMagic Walker

Vladislav Velimir Faust

Verdict: I am not saying no, but I'm also not saying yes. Please refrain from drawing NSFW/Mature art of these characters.

NSFW/Mature art wouldn't make sense for:

Abraham Van Helsing (UMAE)

Adrien Irons

Af, Angel of Anger (UMAE)

Antares Briggs

Archangel Raguel (UMAE)

Auda

Baphomet (UMAE)

Barna Schindewolf

Chernobog (UMAE)

Dark Queen Dunja (UMAE)

Desislav Robles

Dr. Adalph Wolfgang Faust

Dragoslava the Indomitable

Empress Eliza-Rex

Englehart Schindewolf

Gilgamesh, King of Uruk (UMAE)

Heinrik Rofocale

Hemah, Angel of Rage (UMAE)

Hermes Trismegistus/Nicolas Flamel (UMAE)

Lady Blood Rose of Grishnakh

Lapsus Spiritus Fausta

Loki (UMAE)

LBRX - HALVAR

Marin Schindewolf

Mercurius II

Monsterlock

Professor Marcel Matheo Germaine

Quetzalcoatl (UMAE)

Set (UMAE)

Sir Odo, Knight of the Unlight

Spiritus Magni Antonia

Spiritus Magni Athena

Spiritus Magni Drusa

Spiritus Magni Octavia

Spiritus Magni Vita

Sun Wukong (UMAE)

Thaddeus

Trumna Wintergate

ULTRAMagic Blood Wraith

ULTRAMagic Boulder

ULTRAMagic Daemon

ULTRAMagic Desperado

ULTRAMagic Disciple

ULTRAMagic Dreadnaught

ULTRAMagic Entropy

ULTRAMagic Frost

ULTRAMagic Hunter

ULTRAMagic Lance

ULTRAMagic Magistrate

ULTRAMagic Master Skull

ULTRAMagic Reaper

ULTRAMagic Thunder

ULTRAMagic Vanguard

ULTRAMagic Ultimatum

Unlight Will

Victor Von Frankenstein (UMAE)

Vlad III Dracula (UMAE)

Weaver Craddock

Will (Red Lantern)

William "Tusk" Willfort/ William Owyn Von Hohenheim

Zal-Rint

Zoltan Tenebre Raphael Dracul

Verdict: NSFW/Mature Art would not make much sense for these characters. Some reasons are as follows:

Some are well beyond carnal desires

Some have no interest in that stuff

Some are evil and are not to be trifled with

Constructs and Robots have no interest

Eliza-Rex has no time for that nonsense

Some characters are emotionally unstable

TL;DR You better have a GOOD REASON for why you're drawing this kind of art for these characters.

Characters I'm neutral on:

Abezithibod (UMAE)

Cynassa (Adult) (UMAE)

Dark Queen Dunja (Floralia Alternate)

Durlexxy "Lexxy" Golumms

Farrow

Faustus

Haunt

Mira

Samantha

Spook

Will (Absol/Adult)

Will (Carnage/Adult)

Will (Inque/Adult)

Will (ULTRAMagic Alternate/Adult)

Verdict: I don't mind with these characters, just be mindful of who they are, what they're like, and what setting they come from.

Acceptable NSFW/Mature characters:

Alfonso Devious

Antonio Pari (+ Spiderlock)

Celena

Cheryl Garnier

Deadlock/Zas (Adult)

Dolus & Iocus

Erika Storm

Hel Jessica Ford

Iden Athenon

Lerissa Bloodfang

Marion "Tanya" Elizabeth Devilfay

Maya Athenon

Max (Eloslime)

Morrigan Devilfay

Ms. Phantasm

Ornias of Aquarius (UMAE)

Stark Devious

Turvy-Topsy (Adult)

Valentina Pari

Will (Floralia Alternate/Adult)

Will (Phantasm LLC/Adult)

Will (Gorgon/Adult)

Will (LD/Adult)

Zelgo (Reboot)

Verdict: These characters are acceptable for NSFW/Mature art. They are all adults and appear as adults. They are either my characters or characters I have permission to use. In regards to characters I have permission for, check with the owner regardless before drawing.

[rosesmith18]

(PnF) Headcanon #4 Boys Basic Info

This post is a follow up to post #3 pertaining to the fireside girls, but you don't need to read that post to understand this post. This post will mainly be basic information pertaining to the male cast of Phineas and Ferb characters in the same age range as the fireside girls. I will likely make a post similar for the older characters, but for now this one is necessary for my plans for post #5. First on the chopping block is, Phineas Flynn: Phineas is an erratic young boy who I believe to have ADHD. He is morally driven though those morals aren't always the best morals. He despises boredom and wasting his time doing things he doesn't enjoy. Full Name: Phineas Philip Flynn Ethnicity: Irish-American Birthday: 1, April, 1997 Hometown: Phineas was born in Danville, USA to parents Linda Flynn & Phelan Flynn. Pets: Phineas & Ferb adopted their pet platypus Perry when they were four years old. School Pursuits: Phineas joins the high school basketball team at the encouragement of his friends despite his worries that it might impede on his & Ferbs’ school inventing. Sexuality: Pansexual Main Ship: Phinbella Second on our character list, Ferbs Fletcher: Ferb is a quiet, thoughtful fellow who very much keeps to himself. He has no trouble speaking his mind, but appreciate that Phineas' personality keeps the attention off of him. He too finds boredom unbearable, and seeks out adrenaline at every turn. Full Name: Ferbs Fletcher Ethnicity: British Birthday: 29, February, 1996 Hometown: Ferbs was born in Chelsea, London to parents Lawrence Fletcher & Freya Salisbury. He moved to Danville with his father in the summer of 1999 to meet Lawrence’s girlfriend Linda Flynn. Pets: Ferb & Phineas adopted their pet platypus Perry when they were four years old. School Pursuits: Ferbs participates in several musical throughout middle school, but his main pursuit is Fencing in high school. Gender/Sexuality: Nonbinary(Him/They)/Bisexual Main Ship: Ferbnessa Followed by, Buford Van Stomm: Buford starts off as the bully of his 'friend' group, though by middle school he has mellowed out quite a bit. His bonds with the brother strength, and he opens up to many of his pent up emotions. Becoming an all around mischievous, but sweet-hearted friend. Full Name: Buford Van Stomm Ethnicity: Dutch-Norwegian Birthday: 3, November, 1997 Hometown: Buford was born in Danville, USA to parents Biffany Van Stomm & Bjørn Jørgensen. Pets: Buford cares deeply for his pet goldfish Biff named after the boy’s own mother Biffany. School Pursuits: Buford starts aiding for the musical troop at their middle school before joining the Drama Club at Danville High his freshman year. Sexuality: Bisexual Main Ship: Buford/Gretchen Baljeet Tijnder: Baljeet is the socially-lost, 'nerd' of the group. He is put off by what most individuals consider fun, but is always intrigued by the brothers inventions. He is often consulted for his mathematical genius. Full Name: Baljeet Tijnder Ethnicity: Indian Birthday: 14, March, 1997 Hometown: Baljeet was born in Bhubaneswar, India to parents Ajil Tijnder & Liya Bhatt. He moved to Danville the year before the series took place(2007) when he was eight. School Pursuits: Baljeet is able to skip his Junior & Senior years of high school due to his intelligences, but does tutor during Freshman & Sophomore. Sexuality: Straight Main Ship: Baljeet/Ginger Django Brown: Django is an artistic child that pursues several avenues of art throughout his life; Graffiti being his route of choice after years of experimenting. He is commonly commissioned by the brothers to produce art to promote their various projects. Full Name: Django Brown Ethnicity: Romani-American Birthday: 23, January, 1997 Hometown: Django was born in Danville, USA to parents Beppo Brown & Leonora Reinhardt. School Pursuits: Django spends middle school & high school broadening his artistic horizons by taking several art classes as well as taking art classes at the local museum. Sexuality: Pansexual Main Ship: Django/Adyson Balthazar Horowitz: Balthazar is an average kid in the city of Danville. He's been the witness to many strange happenings, but his daily life remains unchanged. Full Name: Balthazar Horowitz Ethnicity: American Birthday: 21, September, 1997 Hometown: Danville, USA School Pursuits: Balthazar surprisingly finds himself in the position of high school team mascot later in life. Sexuality: Straight Main Ship: Balthazar/Holly (No, Brigitte isn't male, but I did all the other fireside girl partners in this post, so it's only fair I add Katie's)Brigitte Archambeau: Brigitte is the smart, sassy, mature leader of the French fireside troop 33121. She takes her troop duties seriously, and is not fond of distractions, ironically enough. Full Name: Brigitte Archambeau Ethnicity: Parisian Birthday: 2, February, 1997 Hometown: Paris, France School Pursuits: Brigitte is far too focused on the fireside girls to participate in other after school activities, though she does often times spend her free time aiding other fireside girls in obtaining their patches. Sexuality: Bisexual Main Ship: Brigitte/Katie Irving Du Bois: Irving is a Phineas & Ferb fanboy with skills in website design and data gathering. He is a sort of hermit when not interacting or stalking Phineas and Ferb, though he eventually finds something else to obsess about(OWCA, I mean). Full Name: Irving Du Bois Ethnicity: French-American Birthday: 3, March, 1997 Hometown: Danville, USA School Pursuits: Irving joins the high school newspaper to help him disguises his stalking of both the brothers and some fellow intriguing rabbit holes(Again, OWCA). Sexuality: Asexual Main Ship: Irving/Milly Extra: Thaddeus Weaver: Thaddeus is the self-proclaimed rival of Phineas-though the opposing party has not confirmed this-as well as a young boy obsessed with leaving his mark on the world. He has a quick-temper and is prideful in nature leading to his need to one up Phineas. Full Name: Thaddeus Weaver Ethnicity: American Birthday: 4, September, 1997 Hometown: Thaddeus was born in Salem, Oregon, but his family moved to Danville, USA in the summer of 2010. School Pursuits: Thaddeus' obsession with fame can be sited as partially rooted in his interest towards the rulers of historic times such as Ramesses II. Leading to his attending of historic lectures since third grade. Sexuality: Straight Main Ship: Thaddeus/Adriana(OC) Thor Weaver: Thor is the much more laid back brother contrary to Thaddeus. Unlike his brother, Thor cares little if at all for the fame Thaddeus pursues. Similarly, he cares nothing for the rivalry his brother insist on having with the Flynn-Fletcher duo, though this is something he does not bother to state. Full Name: Thor Weaver Ethnicity: American Birthday: 4, September, 1997 Hometown: Thor was born in Salem, Oregon, but his family moved to Danville, USA in the summer of 2010. School Pursuits: Thor is a pursuer of thoughtlessness, and so enjoys his school afternoons free of demands. Sexuality: Straight Main Ship: Thor/Juno(OC) In summary, these are my personal headcanons for the boys of PnF(along with an exception). Some things I've mentioned will be expanded upon more so in future post such as my OC's. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them on the post.

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Oswin: Everybody stop arguing and help me with this crossword. I need an eight letter word for disappointment. 

Thad: SlotSpot.

Oswin: *gasps* It fits!

[duggardata]

You said you bet $5 Jed+Katey name their son Jed Jr (double or nothing they style it Jed! Jr.) What if any Duggar babies are named after either parent? Anyone name kids after an aunt or uncle?

Oh yeah, the Duggars love family names.  Here’s some lists—

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ A Parent

James Robert ("Jim Bob") Duggar / James Lee ("J.L.") Duggar

Joshua James Duggar / James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar

Jill Michelle (Duggar) Dillard / Michelle Annette (Ruark) Duggar 

Jedidiah Robert Duggar / James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar 

Jeremiah Robert Duggar / James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar

James Andrew Duggar / James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar

Mackynzie Renee Duggar / Anna Renne (Keller) Duggar

Michael James Duggar / Joshua James Duggar

Grace Annette Duggar / Abbie Grace (Burnett) Duggar

Felicity Nicole Vuolo / Jinger Nicole (Duggar) Vuolo

Evangeline Jo Vuolo / Jeremy Joseph Vuolo

Garrett David Duggar / Joseph Garrett Duggar

Addison Renee Duggar / Kendra Renee (Caldwell) Duggar

Bella Milagro Duggar / Lauren Milagro (Swanson) Duggar

Gideon Martyn Forsyth / Austin Martyn Forsyth

2nd–Generation Duggar Spouses Who Share A Name w/ A Parent—

Benjamin Michael Seewald / Michael A. Seewald

Katelyn Koryn (Nakatsu) Duggar / Kory Raymond Nakatsu

Claire Yvonne (Spivey) Duggar / Hilary Yvonne (Atherton) Spivey

Duggar Data also suspects that Lauren Milagro (Swanson) Duggar and Lana M. (Larson) Swanson share a middle name (“Milagro”), but hasn’t been able to for–sure confirm it. 

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ A Grandparent

James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar / James Alfred Duggar

Joshua James Duggar / James Lee (“J.L.”) Duggar

Jana Marie Duggar / Mary Leona (Lester) Duggar, Ethel Mary (Hardin) Ruark

Joseph Garrett Duggar / Garrett Floyde Ruark, Sr.

James Andrew Duggar / James Lee (“J.L.”) Duggar

Michael James Duggar / Michael Edward Keller, James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar

Madyson Lily Duggar / Lillie Suzette (Stembridge) Keller

Grace Annette Duggar / Michelle Annette (Ruark) Duggar

As with Lauren, Duggar Data suspects that Bella Duggar and Lana M. (Larson) Swanson share a middle name (“Milagro”), but that isn’t 100% confirmed.

2nd–Gen. Duggar Spouses Who Share A Name w/ A Grandparent—

Jeremy Joseph Vuolo / Anthony Joseph Vuolo

Lauren Milagro (Swanson) Duggar / Ruth Milagro (Castelar) Larson

Austin Martyn Forsyth / Phillip Martyn Waters

Hannah Marlys Wissmann / Marlys Anna (Meyer) Hager

Claire Yvonne (Spivey) Duggar / Peggy Yvonne (Weaver) Atherton

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ A Great–Grandparent

James Robert (“Jim Bob”) Duggar / James Thaddeus Duggar

Joshua James Duggar / James Alfred Duggar

Jana Marie Duggar / Mary Frances (King) Ruark

Joy–Anna (Duggar) Forsyth / Anna Ethel (Henry) Hardin

James Andrew Duggar / James Alfred Duggar

Michael James Duggar / James Lee (“J.L”) Duggar

Mason Garrett Duggar / Garrett Floyde Ruark, Sr.

Maryella Hope Duggar / Mary Leona (Lester) Duggar, Ethel Mary (Hardin) Ruark

Garrett David Duggar / Garrett Floyde Ruark, Sr.

Bella Milagro Duggar / Ruth Milagro (Castelar) Larson

Gideon Martyn Forsyth / Phillip Martyn Waters

Duggar Data doesn’t have genealogy information for Duggars Spouses beyond the Grandparent level.

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ An Aunt or Uncle

Joseph Garrett Duggar / Garrett Floyde Ruark, Jr. (Michelle’s Brother)

Michael James Duggar / James Andrew Duggar (Josh’s Brother)

Meredith Grace Duggar / Jordyn–Grace Makiya Duggar (Josh’s Sister), Susanna Grace (Keller) Bridges (Anna’s Sister)

Grace Annette Duggar / Jordyn–Grace Makiya Duggar

Israel David Dillard / John David Duggar (Jill’s Brother), Daniel David Dillard (Derick’s Brother)

Samuel Scott Dillard / Justin Samuel Duggar (Jill’s Brother)

Evangeline Jo Vuolo / Joseph Garrett Duggar (Jinger’s Brother)

Garrett David Duggar / John David Duggar (Joe’s Brother)

Brooklyn Praise Duggar / Josie Brooklyn Duggar (Joe’s Sister)

2nd–Gen. Duggar Spouses Who Share A Name w/ An Aunt or Uncle—

Derick Michael Dillard / Michael Norman Dillard (His Dad’s Brother)

Lauren Milagro (Swanson) Duggar / Laurie (Larson) Meeks (Her Mom’s Twin Sister)

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ A Cousin

John David Duggar / Johnnie Margot (Benderman) Zimmerman (Michelle’s Niece)

Jill Michelle (Duggar) Dillard / Erin Michelle (Ruark) Curington (Michelle’s Niece)

Jinger Nicole (Duggar) Vuolo / Rachel Nicole Hutchins (Michelle’s Niece / Tyler’s Biological Mother)

Jason Michael Duggar / Jason Scott Peters (Michelle’s Nephew)

Mackynzie Renee Duggar / Addison Renee Duggar

Israel David Dillard / Garrett David Duggar

Meredith Grace Duggar / Grace Annette Duggar

Mason Garrett Duggar / Garrett David Duggar

Duggars Who Share A Name w/ A Sibling

Joshua James Duggar / James Andrew Duggar

Jedidiah Robert Duggar / Jeremiah Robert Duggar

Let me know if I missed anyone!

[antrunner]

So do you HC all the speedsters as Saharan silver ants? Or do different speedy boys have different antclaims?

Oh I'm SO glad you asked. I don't have all the speedsters (have you fucking SEEN the allen family tree? Kms) but as for what I have so far:

Barry Allen: African Weaver Ant

Jay Garrick: Indian Jumping Ant (Harpegnathos saltator)

Wally West: Saharan Silver Ant

Bart Allen: Yellow Meadow Ant

Thaddeus Thawne: Green Tree Ant

August Heart: Ghost Ant

Avery Ho: Meat Ant / Gravel Ant

Lmk if you want any more information about these guys or why I picked them =) I might add some more if I get a chance to look

[thegooseprincess]

The 5 Times Tony Stark Was Not in the Spider Protection Squad and the 1 Time He Was

And here’s chapter 3! Let me know what you think.

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III. The Formation of the Spider Protection Squad

             Tony's good mood had evaporated the instant he had met Steve's sheepish gaze. They both had a lot to get off their chests and upon entering the Compound, much to Peter, Clint, and Natasha's dismay, they had almost immediately launched into a yelling match. Within the first few minutes, Peter's senses had started to overwhelm him, and he felt like he was on the verge of an anxiety attack. Natasha must have noticed, because she gently elbowed him. Her eyes were surprisingly gentle.

           "Want to get out of here?"

           He nodded, though he didn't like the thought of leaving his mentor like this.

           "They'll be alright," Clint tried to reassure him. "They've missed each other."

           The trio stepped outside, putting some distance between themselves and the heated argument. The sky was partially cloudy and the air was warm, which helped Peter to relax a little.

           "So, Spider-Man," Natasha said. "It's been a while since we last met."

           Peter's eyes widened. "How did you-?"

           The woman grinned slyly. "Russian spy."

           Clint shook his head. He was also grinning. "I still can't believe Tony brought a kid to a fight."

           "I'm fifteen!" Peter said indignantly.

           Natasha wiped a streak of the fire extinguisher foam off of his temple. "What in the world were you two up to before we got here?"

           "I thought you were supposed to be a master spy!"

           Clint cackled. "He sounds just like Tony! Are you his long-lost kid or something?"

           Peter could feel his face turn red as he stammered out that he was not Tony's son, just some obnoxious kid who wouldn't leave the man alone, but Clint cut him off.

           "Chill out, kid. You're obviously not a bother. I've never seen Stark so relaxed as he was when he was with you earlier. Where'd he pick you up anyways? What's your story?"

           "I'm Peter. Peter Parker. And I got my powers after I got bitten by a radioactive spider. Mr. Stark saw some clips of Spider-Man on YouTube, decided to track him down, and he's been mentoring me on hero stuff ever since."

           "That's sweet," said Natasha, causing Peter to blush again. He decidedly liked her.

           "We could help you train a bit too," Clint offered. "Ever shot a bow?" Peter watched in awe as he slipped his weapon off of his shoulder and knocked an arrow. "A perfect target," the archer murmured. Peter's blood ran cold when he saw what he was aiming at. The orb weaver's web even looked like a bull's-eye strung up between the branches of a tree. The spider sat in the middle. She was brightly patterned and gently swaying in the breeze.

           "Stop!" Peter cried, pushing the archer's arm down. The arrow went flying and embedded itself in the lawn.

           "Kid!" Clint gasped, rubbing his arm. "Don't do that! I could've shot someone!"

           "Don't shoot my spiders!"

           Clint blinked. "Oh, I'm sorry, Peter- I wasn't even thinking!"

           "Wait," Natasha said. "Are you one of those people who carries spiders out of the house?"

           Peter didn't answer, suddenly embarrassed. Natasha's expression was amused.

           "Well, someone's got to stick up for our people," she finally said.

           "Oh my gosh!" Clint exclaimed under his breath. "A spider-mom and a spider-kid!"

           "We have to protect our little arachnids from the likes of bird-brains such as this one!" she continued, playfully nudging Clint's shoulder.

           "Oh my gosh!" Clint said again. "A Spider Protection Squad!"

           Peter laughed, relaxing again. They were obviously messing with him to lighten the mood. "You should have seen the rescue attempt this morning! I nearly gave Mr. Stark a heart attack!" He cast a worried glance back toward the Compound. He couldn't hear shouting anymore, even with his enhanced senses. "Do you think they'll be alright?"

           Clint made a face. "Eventually. I don't know how much Tony has told you about what went down between him and Steve. To be quite honest, I don't even know the whole story. They're both very stubborn though. We've got to get this whole Accords thing straightened out too, so it might take a while before everything settles down between them."

           "The Accords have him really stressed out," Peter said.

           "No kidding!" the archer said wryly. "And right now he's probably worried out of his mind about what they could do to you!" Regret overwhelmed his expression the instant the words left his mouth.

           Peter's gaze moved from the orb weaver, resting so peacefully on her web, to meet Clint's eyes. "What they could do to me?"

           Natasha quickly took over. "Peter, I can imagine Tony hasn't told you anything. Nothing's set in stone yet, and he probably doesn't want you to worry. But Thaddeus Ross is making a move to even more tightly regulate enhanced humans. What he's trying to do... It's not good to say the least. It's not right. But Tony and the Captain are fighting it. They won't let it go through."

           "But if it does, what's going to happen? To people like me, I mean?" He could feel his anxiety spiking again.

           Clint put an arm around his shoulder and steered him back towards the Compound. He still looked guilty. "It won't go through, kid."

           With the way the archer and the spy stood protectively around him, Peter felt like even if whatever Secretary Ross was trying to do went through, he would be alright.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

[thatcontrolfangirl]

From all my fandoms:

Blorbo: Casper Darling (Control), Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls)

Scrunkly: Wanda Maximoff (MCU)

Scrimblo: Stanford Pines (Gravity Falls), Barry Wheeler (Alan Wake)

Glup Shitto: Tad Strange (Gravity Falls), Cynthia Weaver (Alan Wake)

Meow Meow: GlaDOS (Portal 1 and 2), Alan Wake (Alan Wake)

Plinko: The Apache Tracker (Night Vale)

Eeby Deeby: Thaddeus Ross (MCU)

Send me a fandom and I’ll tell you my:

blorbo (favorite character, character I think about the most)

scrunkly (my “baby”, character that gives me cuteness aggression, character that is So Shaped)

scrimblo bimblo (underrated/underappreciated fave)

glup shitto (obscure fave, character that can appear in the background for 0.2 seconds and I won’t shut up about it for a week)

poor little meow meow (“problematic”/unpopular/controversial/otherwise pathetic fave)

horse plinko (character I would torment for fun, for whatever reason)

eeby deeby (character I would send to superhell)

[emkayoh]

Spider-Man: Homecoming Fic Recs

Alright, I snapped y’all. I’m blown away by the quality of writing in this fandom and I want to share some of my absolute faves that I’ve found. Especially since I haven’t really seen any fic recs and these fics deserve to be spread like wildfire. So here are my top favorite reads, mostly Tony and Peter centered because of course. 

(Under the cut because this is looooooong):

How to Repair a Broken Heart by InfluentialPineapple (WIP)

Summary: The Mechanic has a lot on his plate; Thanos is coming, the Guardians of the Galaxy are marooned, Thaddeus Ross is reaching right down his throat, and a budding super hero deserves his full attention. He's also dying. No big deal. He can fix it. He can fix anything.

And he can do it all without even opening that stupid phone.

Now, where did those notes on Extremis go...?

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: Mature

Notes: Holy shit, y’all. This is definitely my favorite fanfiction... ever. Out of everything I’ve ever read. It’s still a WIP so beware of that, but I am extremely confident in the author’s ability to finish it. And honestly, it’s well worth reading even if it isn’t finished. It has some of the most spot-on characterization, an amazing plot that rivals whatever Marvel cooks up for Infinity War, and glorious writing. 10/10 I am in the fandom for this fic specifically. (Warning: Violence, torture, lots of death.)

The Long Way Round by undeerqueen

Summary: Tony wants him to hold on. Peter just wants to go home.

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: General Audiences

Notes: Okay, warning... this is a death fic. But it’s my favorite death fic ever written. It’s so beautifully written in a way that keeps you hanging on until the very end and leaves a hole in your heart that never goes away. If you’re like me and enjoy that kind of stuff, please, please, please for the love of god, read this fic. (Edit: This is a whole series now!!! Even more pain abounds.)

three words that became hard to say (i and love and you) by madasthesea

Summary: Tony likes giving gifts to prove his love, but they don't usually have four paws and a tail.

AKA: Tony, Peter, and a dog named Maggie learn how to be a family.

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: General Audiences

Notes: I’m crying???? I’m usually not a fan of fics that kill off May so that Peter and Tony can be a family because she deserves better than that, but this fic is the ONLY exception. May isn’t cast aside as unimportant, Tony struggles to make Peter accept him as his new guardian, and there’s a dog! What could be better than that? (Edit: It’s a whole series now!! Tears from beginning to end.)

Everyone You’ve Ever Loved by JBS_Forever

Summary: “You will lose, Tony Stark,” the man says. “You have taken everything from me. Now I'm going to take everything from you.”

(Or: A masked-man threatens to destroy everyone Tony Stark has ever cared about. He starts by taking Peter.)

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: General Audiences

Notes: I honestly had a hard time picking out a JBS_Forever fic to include in this rec list, because everything they write is amazing and I recommend all of it, but this fic stands out. It’s a classic “Peter gets kidnapped and Tony has to save him” fic, which is a favorite trope of mine lol (are you noticing a pattern with the fics I tend to like?) It’s a oneshot but it’s MASSIVE and really realistically portrayed. I love how she writes Tony and Peter and I was holding my breath the whole time. 

Astronomy In Reverse by pansley (WIP)

Summary: A year after the Winter Soldier failed his mission in DC, Bucky Barnes is doing his best to stay under the radar from both Hydra and Steve Rogers. His hope for a peaceful day-to-day life in limbo goes awry, however, when he meets Queens’ newest hero; a pure-hearted kid with a death wish and a ridiculous pair of red and blue pajamas.

The last thing Steve expects when he finally tracks Bucky down is that, not only has the man been living in Queens all this time, right under his nose, but also that, in the two years since they last saw each other, Bucky somehow acquired a kid.

Alternatively: How Peter Parker effectively fucks over Bucky Barnes, and also totally saves him.

Relationship: Bucky and Peter

Rating: Teen

Notes: I guess I should mix things up a bit and rec one that isn’t a Tony and Peter fic! This one took me by surprise. I read it because I was intrigued by the relationship tag between Bucky and Peter and didn’t know how it would work. Spoiler: It works very well. It’s so different from a Tony fic but it’s so precious. Featuring foster kid/homeless Peter Parker. Also a WIP and only in the beginning stages but I sense a really interesting plot. (Warning for attempted sexual assault in one of the chapters! But it’s very, very brief. )

Weak Spot by grilledcheesing

Summary: Peter Parker has been sent back in time hundreds of times after their last face off with Thanos to do the one thing nobody else can: save Tony Stark.

Unfortunately, he has to find a way to kill his past self to do it.

And the last thing Tony is going to do is let him.

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: Teen

Notes: Back on my Tony and Peter bullshit. This author is a very prominent author in the fandom so I’m sure you’ve read at least one of their fics if you’ve read a lot of Homecoming fics, but this is my absolute favorite of theirs. It’s such an interesting (and heartbreaking) concept and it’s another one of those stories that leaves you feeling empty inside. Warning for more character death.

pretending by ace8013

Summary: Natasha reflects on what she noticed.

Relationship: All of the Avengers really, but come on I read it for the Tony and Peter

Rating: Not Rated

Notes: I’m honestly... flabbergasted that this fic has so few kudos. Pls go read it and give it more. It’s really short but so poignant and says so much with so little. I honestly love it so much. It’s in Natasha’s POV which is really interesting and the author really nails her personality. It’s absolutely soul-crushing and it will only take you like 2 minutes to read please just do it. (Warning for so much character death...)

Tony Built a Son by Footloose_Poets

Summary: Peter navigates learning to be human. Tony navigates fathering an android.

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: General Audiences/Teen

Notes: Ohmygosh... this one probably isn’t surprising considering the massive amounts of fanart I’ve drawn for it. The idea is so obvious yet so unique and satisfying to read. The author does an AMAZING job creating a realistic world where Tony builds an android son to keep his loneliness at bay and keeps both Tony and Peter so in character despite the vastly different circumstances from their movie counterparts. And it’s a whole series! Every new installment is a beautiful read, and the author even created a tumblr: @friendly-neighborhood-android to post mini ficlets, art, and factoids in the interim. 

5 Times Peter Thought Tony Was Mad by caraminha

Summary: ... and one time he actually was.

Set a few months after Aunt May's death where Tony is Peter's legal guardian. Navigating a new life together and settling into being father and son is a rollercoaster - falling in love with the kid? Easy. Dealing with a grieving teenager, and trying to figure out how to do this whole parent thing? Uh... not so easy.

Relationship: Tony and Peter

Rating: Teen

Notes: Oh no more dead May. But I promise I only recommend these fics when they’re really well-written! And this is a REALLY good fic. I got so many feels reading this and domestic Tony and Peter really gives me life. Tony messes up a little but more than makes up for it, and then Peter messes up a lot but it’s okay because Tony loves him. It’s so adorable and heartwarming and I had the warm fuzzies the whole time.

Only Human by tonysta_k

Summary: When Flash takes things too far - pushes Peter too far by mentioning his fathers and what happened, Peter can't take it anymore.

Or, an au where after civil war, Steve was put in prison, Tony has a hard time facing his feelings, and Peter just wants to see his pops.

Relationship: Steve/Tony (Past), Tony and Peter

Rating: Teen

Notes: Damn. I don’t even ship Stony. I don’t like it, Steve has hurt Tony too much for me to ever see them as romantically involved, but if Stony just so happens to be in an intriguing Tony and Peter fic... fine, I’ll read it, so sue me. But wowowow did this fic hit me where it really hurts. It’s good because it acknowledges Steve and Tony’s failed relationship and puts Peter right in the middle of a REALLY nasty divorce. It’s really heart-breaking and realistic and claws at your emotions. 10/10 had to hug my parents right after reading. 

for good by Madelinedear

Summary: "Sorry, May, we can't all be best friends with a celebrity.”

May opens her mouth to retort reflexively, the words 'we aren’t even friends' on the tip of her tongue before she closes her mouth. Because they are friends, now. They’re way past that point.

Oh my god, she thinks somewhat hysterically. Tony Stark is my best friend.

(or; Tony Stark, May Parker, and the road to something like friendship)

Relationship: Tony and May

Rating: General Audiences

Notes: YES!!! YES!!! YEEESSSSS!!! Finally, the Tony and May fic I’ve been waiting for!!! To end this rec list on a fluffier note (because boy do I love angst, huh?) this fic is hilarious, heartwarming, and so in-character. It’s a really good study of how May and Tony’s relationship might evolve over time due to their mutual bonding over fiercely loving Peter. It’s everything I ever wanted in a May and Tony friendship fic and more. 

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And these two are not necessarily Homecoming fics but I have to include them because they are on the list of my all time favorite Spider-Man fics: 

Weaver of Silk and Dreams by a_stands_for

Summary: Ben Parker sighed as he looked up into The Thing's eyes, so expressively human in spite of the rest of his rocky appearance.

“My fifteen-year-old nephew--who's practically my own little boy!--” he choked out with a tight voice, “h-he can't pass for human anymore. He's scared, and he's isolated, and he just needs someone else to talk to! Someone who can understand. Please."

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Some alternate realities are unrecognizable, and some are indistinguishable. This one lies somewhere in between.

Peter Parker's life was derailed when he mutated into a strange human/spider hybrid, and he knows that's not the way things went down for him in other realities. Still, he's determined to forge a new path and make the best of it. Sometimes "the friends we made along the way" really is the greatest treasure anyone could ask for.

Relationship: Peter Parker/Wade Wilson (Peter Parker/Johnny Storm)

Rating: Mature

Notes: Okay so this is more based in the comic-verse, but I pictured Tom Holland Spidey while reading it anyways. I don’t even ship Spideypool tbh but I got curious. I didn’t even watch the Deadpool movie or know anything about Deadpool (or the Fantastic Four, who feature prominently in this) but still... it’s SO. GOOD. More spidery Spider-Man isn’t a thing I knew I needed until this fic, and it honestly reads almost like a fantasy. The world-building is incredible and the fic also comes with great drawings to help you visualize this strange new Peter. (Warning though: There are sex scenes. I was kinda hesitant about whether or not I should rec this because of that, but honestly the fic is worth it. I don’t usually like to read fics with sex scenes, but the plot more than makes up for it.)

I Like Birds by chinashopbull (WIP... possibly abandoned?)

Summary: Peter has Asperger’s/ASD. Yes, of course he’s still Spider-Man. Deadpool tries to accommodate, with mixed results.

Some feeble plot happens eventually, blood gets on the walls, etc. I play fast and loose with canon but try to stay true to (what I perceive to be) the spirit of the characters. 

Relationship: Peter Parker/Wade Wilson

Rating: Mature

Notes: Okay, so this fic predates Homecoming so it’s definitely not about that Spidey (even though I picture Tom Holland anyways), the summary doesn’t do it justice, the way the fic portrays Tony Stark makes me sad, and it’s most likely abandoned because it hasn’t been updated since May 2017 (Edit: This totally updated after a whole year. It’s still going!!!)... but hear me out. This fic is worth the heartbreak of reading an abandoned fic. First of all: Autistic Peter!!!!! Written by someone who is autistic themselves so it’s very accurate!!!! I know I say this a lot but the plot is AMAZING. There’s an amazing side story about suicide bombers that’s really intriguing. I love the mystery element of this story so much, it reads as it’s own standalone work of fiction. Also, the slow burn is so slow that the Spideypool never happens, so if that’s not your thing, don’t let that stop you from reading this truly incredible fic. (Warning: A really, really graphic eye injury in one of the earlier chapters that’s pretty gruesome. )

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IS THIS LONG ENOUGH FOR YOU?? If you read any of these fics KUDOS AND COMMENT because the authors deserve your love! Feel free to send me any recs too! You know what I like. ;) 

[romancatholicreflections]

14th August >> Saint of the Day for Roman Catholics: Saint Maximilian M Kolbe, Priest and Martyr (Memorial)

St Maximilian M. Kolbe, Priest and Martyr (Memorial)

Maximilian Kolbe was born Rajmund on 8 January 1894 in Zduńska Wola, which was at that time part of the Russian Empire. Rajmund was the second son of Julius Kolbe and Maria Dabrowska. His father was an ethnic German and his mother of Polish origin. He had four brothers, two of whom died very young. His parents moved to Pabianice where they worked first as weavers. Later his mother worked as a midwife (often without charge) and ran a grocery and household goods shop in part of her rented house. Julius Kolbe worked at weaving mills and also grew vegetables on a rented allotment. In 1914 he joined Józef Piłsudski’s Polish Legions fighting for Poland’s independence from Russia and was captured. Regarded as a Russian subject, he was hanged as a traitor in 1914, aged forty-three.

In 1907 Rajmund and his elder brother Francis decided to join the Conventual Franciscans. They illegally crossed the border between Russia and Austria-Hungary and joined a Conventual Franciscan junior seminary in Lwów. In 1910 Kolbe entered the novitiate. He professed his first vows in 1911.

In 1912 he was sent to Kraków and then on to Rome where he took final vows in 1914, adopting the names Maximilian Maria, to show his veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Rome he studied philosophy, theology, mathematics, and physics. He took a great interest in astrophysics and the prospect of space flight and the military. While in Rome he designed an airplane-like spacecraft, similar in concept to the eventual space shuttle, and tried to patent it. In 1918 he was ordained a priest. He earned a doctorate in philosophy in 1915 at the Pontifical Gregorian University and a doctorate in theology in 1919 at the Pontifical University of St. Bonaventure. During his time as a student, he witnessed demonstrations by Freemasons against Popes Pius X and Benedict XV. This inspired him to organize the Militia Immaculatae (Army of Mary) to work for the conversion of sinners and enemies of the Catholic Church, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

In 1919 he was diagnosed as having tuberculosis and returned to a newly independent Poland.

Here his main work was teaching Church history in a seminary. Another attack of tuberculosis was followed by the re-siting of his printing presses at Niepokalanow, near Warsaw. Here Maximilian founded a Franciscan community which combined prayer, cheerfulness and simplicity of life with modern technology, as well as a seminary, a radio station and several other organisations and publications. He was also very active in promoting the veneration of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. His movement had its own magazine, Militia Immaculatae, in which he particularly condemned Freemasonry, Communism, Zionism, Capitalism and Imperialism. Not long after, the presses were moved to Grodno, circulation increased to 45,000 and new machinery was installed.

Between 1930 and 1936 he went on a series of missions to Japan, where he founded a friary on the outskirts of Nagasaki, a Japanese newspaper and a seminary. Because, against local advice, the friary was not built on the ‘propitious’ side of the mountain it was spared the devastation caused by the atomic bomb in 1945. After founding another community at Nagasaki in Japan, Maximilian was recalled in 1936 as superior of Niepokalanow, which grew to number 762 friars.

When the Germans invaded Poland in 1939, Kolbe, realising that his monastery would be taken over, sent most of the friars home, warning them not to join the underground resistance.

During the Second World War the friary provided shelter to refugees from Greater Poland, including 3,000 Poles and 1,500 Jews. Maximilian was also active as a radio amateur, attacking Nazi activities through his reports. For some time his newspapers continued publication, taking a patriotic, independent line, critical of the Third Reich. Kolbe, who had refused German citizenship, was finally arrested on 17 February 1941 as a journalist, publisher and ‘intellectual’. Gestapo officers were shown round the whole friary and were astonished at the small amount of food prepared for the friars. He was imprisoned in the Pawiak prison and on 25 May was transferred to Auschwitz I as prisoner #16670. In the camp the heavy work of moving loads of heavy logs at double speed was enforced by kicks and lashes. Maximilian also had to remove the bodies of those who died of torture. At the same time, he continued his priestly ministry, hearing confessions in unlikely places and smuggling in bread and wine to celebrate the Eucharist. He was noted for his sympathy and compassion towards those even more unfortunate than himself.

In July 1941 a prisoner from Kolbe’s barracks vanished, prompting the deputy camp commander to pick 10 men from the same barracks to be starved to death in the notorious Block 13 as punishment for his escape. (In fact, he was found later to have drowned – deliberately? – in the camp latrine.)

When one of those selected, Franciszek Gajowniczek, cried out in distress at having been chosen, Maximilian volunteered to take his place. He stepped forward, saying: “I am a Catholic priest. I wish to die for that man. I am old; he has a wife and children.” During the days in the death chamber of Cell 18, he led his companions in songs and prayer. After three weeks of dehydration and starvation, only Kolbe and three others were still alive. He was finally put to death on 14 August 1941 with an injection of carbolic acid.

He was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1971 and canonized on 10 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II, a former archbishop of Kracov, the diocese where Auschwitz was located. Among those present was Franciszek Gajowniczek, the man whose place Kolbe had taken.

Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of drug addicts, political prisoners, families, journalists, prisoners and the pro-life movement. Pope John Paul II also declared him the “Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century”

Kolbe is one of ten 20th-century martyrs depicted in statues above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey, London.

Franciszek Gajowniczek

He died on March 13, 1995, at Brzeg in Poland, 95 years old – and 53 years after Kolbe had saved him. But he was never to forget the ragged monk. After his release from Auschwitz, Gajowniczek spent the next five decades paying homage to Father Kolbe, honoring the man who died on his behalf.

In December 1994, the 94-year-old Pole visited St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church of Houston. His translator on that trip, Chaplain Thaddeus Horbowy, said: "He told me that as long as he . . . has breath in his lungs, he would consider it his duty to tell people about the heroic act of love by Maximilian Kolbe."

[chaosravencommander]

Bugs in the Bunk WIP

Aramus berated at the thick bulkheads of the forsaken Imperial bunker. Over and over, the physical enhancements and sheer force of his powerfists shuddered and tore the opening into a growing wedge by each hammering blow. The moment it was sizeable, his clawed digits carefully slid between and pushed hard to opposite directions. His face was a mask of intense concentration, lips tight as a scowl under his horned helmet as his terminator armour heaved the several layered doors apart.

Not even a sound of struggle before the portal shrieked open, behind him an assault squad of terminators at his flank. As per his personal tradition; one terminator was a trusted veteran of his company, each a devout of their Gods but their absolutes were the loyalty of Chaos Undivided.

Raiko, long has he fought at his lord's side since battling on the Typhon Primaris in his time as Force Commander of the Blood Ravens and he held the badge of terminator then as well. Now, after decades, he marched with stoic intent as the sanguinary desires boiled in his very being. Armour and flesh were almost one, the blessings of Khorne are etched into the battle-plate. The red of the Blood Ravens corrupted and edged of aged blood-like bronze, armed with the Blood God's chainaxe and a flamer growling for flesh. Raked of charred skull of human and xenos decorated his back-mantle in savage pride while the aquila of the Emperor was defaced to that of Aramus' personal crest.

To his side, the contained pestilence of Ivar stood in the grim sarcophagus-decor of his Terminator armour. The helm of a tusked raven gawked its bulbous lenses as they glown green of Nurgle's blessing under it. Aramus once banished all worshippers of Nurgle in a spur of disgust, but by his beloved Thaddeus' determination and utter loyalty, so did too Ivar return under the betrayed Commander's fold. His former colours have rusted into a diseased blood's complexation and holes of the Three-eyed Fly gnawed into the former crest of the Blood Ravens. His arms adorned by the equipment of a combi-flamer upon the back of his fell lightning claws. The folded arsenal of Warp-twisted cyclone missile launchers upon his shoulders.

To the flanks, Michael moved almost simplistic in his decorated Indomitus pattern. His rise to Aramus' favour and notice made visibly known in the ivory embossing of Battle of Meridian. The depiction of him and his battle-brothers fighting from the leaping fleas of Eldar armed of their graceful swords and gleaming spirit shards to the savage horde of Orks lunging with their crude axes and tusks and even the black armour of the Black Legion setting upon them. There, in the frontline was he armed with his power sword and storm shield. Pronounced and gilded compared to the rest, face-bared and true.

And finally, their diviner and reason of their appearance here in this place - Chapter Librarian Gypa the Insightful. The powers of Tzeentch coiled around his being and turned his armour a near shimmer of blues and red. Many eyes of the Fate-weavers lining his bare pauldron like gems while the silken robes of his new worship coiled along his heavily inscribed form. His hands holding the trophies and truth of his station - that of a decorated force staff bearing a corrupted Aquilon upon its crown and the claimed witch-blade of an Eldar warlock that dared to challenge him during the Blood Ravens' battles with the xeno-arrogance.

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The best available players after Round 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft

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Washington quarterback Jacob Eason is the biggest name yet to be drafted, but he’s not the best player out there.

As expected, several runs on positions happened on Day 2. In the second round, four of the first 13 picks were used on safeties. The round also featured five running backs after only one was selected in the first round.

Wide receivers also continued to be popular. After six were taken in the first round, seven were picked in the second round and four in the third round.

After 106 picks, there are still plenty of talented players remaining in the 2020 NFL Draft. There are some big names, too. The biggest is Washington quarterback Jacob Eason. The thought was that he’d be picked on Day 2 of the draft, but only one quarterback went off the board with the Philadelphia Eagles taking Jalen Hurts in the second round.

Here are the best players available at the start of the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, based on SB Nation’s top 100 players and then some:

47. Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn

51. Curtis Weaver, Edge, Boise State

71. Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU

72. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

81. Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic

84. Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech

85. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington

87. James Lynch, DL, Baylor

89. Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State

91. Reggie Robinson, CB, Tulsa

93. Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State

94. Leki Fotu, DL, Utah

96. Khalid Kareem, Edge, Notre Dame

97. K’Von Wallace, S, Clemson

99. Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford

100. Bradlee Anae, Edge, Utah

101. Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn

104. Alton Robinson, Edge, Syracuse

107. Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin

108. Kenny Willekes, Edge, Michigan State

109. Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia

110. Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF

111. Netane Muti, G, Fresno State

113. Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri

114. Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State

115. Collin Johnson, WR, Texas

116. Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU

117. Troy Dye, LB, Oregon

119. Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty

120. Rashard Lawrence, DL, LSU

121. Trey Adams, OT, Washington

122. Jonathan Garvin, Edge, Miami

123. Nick Harris, C, Washington

125. John Simpson, G, Clemson

127. Ben Bartch, OT, Saint John’s (Minn.)

128. Kenny Robinson, S, West Virginia/XFL

129. John Hightower, WR, Boise State

132. Jason Strowbridge, DL, North Carolina

133. Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State

134. Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky

136. John Reid, CB, Penn State

137. Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt

138. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan

139. Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska

140. Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA

141. Geno Stone, S, Iowa

142. Anthony Gordon, QB, Washington State

143. Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota

144. Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland

145. Larrell Murchison, DL, NC State

146. K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio State

147. A.J. Green, CB, Oklahoma State

149. Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee

150. Khalil Davis, DL, Nebraska

151. James Proche, WR, SMU

152. Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia

153. Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue

154. Calvin Throckmorton, OL, Oregon

155. Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame

156. Darryl Williams, C, Mississippi State

157. Benito Jones, DL, Ole Miss

158. Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame

159. Stanford Samuels III, CB, Florida State

160. Danny Pinter, G, Ball State

161. Derrek Tuszka, Edge, North Dakota State

162. Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State

163. Cole McDonald, QB, Hawaii

164. Joe Bachie, LB, Michigan State

165. Lavert Hill, CB, Michigan

166. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue

167. J.R. Reed, S, Georgia

168. Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin

171. Rodrigo Blankenship, K, Georgia

173. Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa

174. Trajan Bandy, CB, Miami

175. D.J. Wonnum, Edge, South Carolina

176. Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M

179. Solomon Kindley, G, Georgia

180. Stephen Sullivan, TE, LSU

181. Carlos Davis, DL, Nebraska

182. Essang Bassey, CB, Wake Forest

183. Kevin Dotson, G, Louisiana

184. Kalija Lipscomb, WR, Vanderbilt

185. Lamical Perine, RB, Florida

186. Carter Coughlin, Edge, Minnesota

187. Cam Brown, LB, Penn State

188. Levonta Taylor, S/CB, Florida State

189. Michael Onwenu, G, Michigan

190. Robert Landers, DL, Ohio State

191. David Woodward, LB, Utah State

192. Mason Fine, QB, North Texas

193. Trevis Gipson, Edge, Tulsa

195. Michael Warren, RB, Cincinnati

197. Evan Weaver, LB, California

198. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami

199. Nick Coe, Edge, Auburn

200. Dane Jackson, CB, Pittsburgh

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