#the curse of millhaven

[isab0t]

But if you come around just as the sun goes down

You can watch the whole town turn to gold

It’s around about then that I used to go a-roaming

[catnykit]

Its sad when everyone's discussing which is better when theyre both good in their own unique way cuz it turns out you ain't the only one :(

nothing more sobering than realizing you'd been assuming a cover of a song was the original...like oh phew if the wrong person found out about that i couldve been killed

[prattleskidaddle]

I’ve got a pretty little mouth

Underneath all that foaming 

[mist-the-wannabe-linguist]

Songs that might fit someone's characters

I often struggle with finding songs that would be fitting for my characters or scenes in my stories, but occasionally I find songs that might fit someone if not characters of my own. And with so many reblog games on this website I thought it might be neat to make a post where we can share music that fits a specific vibe and might help someone find songs for their characters.

I don't have many, but here are some

Four Aces - Fish in a Birdcage - this one is pretty straightforward, it's about a man who killed another for shooting his girlfriend/wife after losing a game of cards, and not regretting his actions even after 20 years of hard labor. I rather like the chorus part: No, I'm not innocent And I would do it all again The devil earned his sin Wrapped in that worthless waste of skin I'll never forgive him I'll never forget I'll never forgive him For what he did

Killer - Psychic Rites (Blvck Ceiling Remix) - I am not quite sure what kind of character or situation this could fit but there is a promise of destruction and the song has a wonderfully dark vibe

Rozárka - Divokej Bill - the meaning of the song is somewhat unclear to me but it sounds much like a drinking song with the singer musing about fate and life. here is a vague translation that might help: Don't you dare say you know how I feel, on an empty stomach with more wine than blood in my veins I'm writing your fate, your meeting with Lucifer, I'm burning a brand in your skin, scythe in my hand, Rosaline A thousand times a night I wake up with this feeling that someone is watching you sleep Let's drink to our health and to those who are no longer in this world, whose time has already come, Rosaline

The Curse of Millhaven - Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Polish cover by Bartek Kulas and Katarzyna Groniec - honestly just listen to it. it's fucking brilliant. sharing the Warrior Cats MAProject version because it includes English lyrics

This cover of Hotel California by Eagles - sharing as another Warrior Cats MAP call because I just can't find the original version of this cover anywhere else. this video itself is unlisted too which is a shame cause it's a really nice cover imo. the song is a classic but this cover adds a certain otherworldly melancholic vibe that makes me think of themes of Purgatory. or the Overlook Hotel from The Shining

do add your own and ramble about them as much as you wish!

[its-to-the-death]

Villain Song Showdown Preliminary Round #20

Top two will make it into the bracket

Songs below the cut

In the Hall of the Mountain King - Villain: The Mountain King

Diabolical - Villain: Villainous HelsKnight

B.A.D. 4 - Villains: Choco Werehound, Poison Mushroom Cookie, Liquorice Cookie, and Red Velvet Cookie

The Curse of Millhaven - Villain: Loretta/Lottie

Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit - Villain: Fecto Elfilis/Chaos Elfilis

C-R-O-W-N-E-D - Villain: Magolor

Get In the Water - Villain: Poseidon

Ruthlessness - Villain: Poseidon

Yzmopolis - Villain: Yzma and Kronk

[shadowplaycash]

"I've got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foaming."

“The Curse Of Millhaven” - Nick Cave And the Bad Seeds

[itsnotmourn]

SONG RAMBLES | the curse of milhaven (skidad)

───── YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY NOR THE HOUR ...

if there's a song that captures the overall lore of spooky month and skidad as a manipulator and possible god complex, i think it's the curse of milhaven.

you might be familiar it by the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds BUT i'm using the polish cover by Bartek Kulas & Katarzyna Groniec specifically (explained below)

───── ONLY GOD KNOWS THAT !

i want to note that the lyrics in the video are apparently a little inaccurate so i'm using this translation instead!

Millhaven is a small, colorless town Neighbours treat the cold-hearted with respect Though there are unnerving days When the golden evening sun Burns hearts with a caring kiss I warn against danger Reciting the Bible with devotion

An introduction to the town in Spooky Month and Skidad's feelings towards religion. He's dedicated.

I don't know if he grew up in the cult or joined in his adulthood (I think it's only implied that he met The Eyes as an adult) but regardless, he is dedicated.

You do not know the day nor the hour - only God knows that!

This repeats throughout the song and it's very important. Keep note of it for later!

I'm fifteen years old, though they assume I'm older

I don't actually have any specific opinions on this but I thought it's a fun line for people who think about the cult's motif of immortality; I kinda think Skidad will gain his immorality in the series, or has already gained it pre-series.

You've had to have heard that there's a curse on Millhaven ... Blake's son - Billy, disappeared somewhere ... Priest O'Rye has went crazy ... When someone found the Handyman's cut off head It was splashing around in the town's fountain ... Next, old lady Colgate's soul had left her And before she became one with God She wheezed out, with her last breath Loretta* killed me with her own hands

*Loretta is the MC/singer in the song btw; that's Skidad

All is not as it seems in the small town. There are a number disappearances and murders happening in the area, regardless of age or status. No one is safe.

It is finally revealed that Skidad has been involved or did the crimes above.

I was named the spawn of devil and the town's curse! But it was Millhaven that brought me bad luck ... All fall down to your knees! I know the easiest road to the Lord ... This inquiry is depressing and unfair How do you dare to punish me in the name of the law The earthly passions aren't for me I was the one that crossed the step to eternity I know very well that death is not a game Over the world rings the bell of despair So may God's hand protect you ... It was me that drowned Billy, and while stabbing lady Colgate I unfortunately hesitated for a moment But while I took care of the Handyman I was happy, because I saw The sunrays reflecting on the chainsaw I didn't crucify the dog, though* I always had an A+ for religion class!

Now, he is facing the consequences of his actions... but why are they consequences if he is doing God's work? He is angry; he knows what is right! These people in the court and town do NOT.

In the bold text, it emphases his path to immorality.

I don't exactly believe Skidad is directly involved in the disappearances or child sacrifices for the cult but he's somewhere there.

*Not necessarily related to the Spooky Month lore but this is an interesting thing to think about as, apparently, there's a number of religious believes of animals not having souls; or at least not the same souls as humans (I'm only familiar with Buddhism lol). If the dog was killed, was it not seen as a true murder...?

I'm quite content on the daily the doctor helps me When I fall into depressive states sometimes Electric shots or hypnosis the golden medicine for everything - Prozac And I can imagine my euphoric plans again I dream about fast recovery

A dramatic change from the violent words from before, these ones are soft and soothing, as if to manipulate or gaslight someone... (looks at Lila).

When I get out, I'll show you all

This foreshadows Skidad's eventual arrival in the series; "out" of death's grip.

You do not know the day nor the hour - only I know that

Finally, I can finally talk about the importance of this specific phrase. Throughout this song, Skidad has always been saying it piously; only God knows this and that.

However, with this one, it's finally confirmed that he has had a God complex all this time. He is the God.

[forthegothicheroine]

Top 13 narrative songs?

This was hard because I really really like narrative songs! Trying to do different artists for each one, and trying to avoid classic folk ballads or songs from musicals. Time for some specific-ass situations!

Lake Pontchartrain by Ludo

The Mariner's Revenge Song by The Decemberists

What's He Building in There by Tom Waits

The Curse of Millhaven by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner by Warren Zevon

The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton by the Mountain Goats

Pour 'Em Kinda Strong by Corb Lund

The Mechanical Girl by Aurelio Voltaire

Evil Eye by Slackeye Slim

1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson

Farewell Kabarista by Vagabond Opera

Man in the Long Black Coat by Bob Dylan

Loreley by Blackmore's Night

[isab0t]

she's got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foamin'🏏

posting oc art because i love her .. everyone meet clarissa

(as usual process below the cut ↓)

[catnykit]

4, 5, 7, and 9!! :3333

4. How did you first develop the idea for your story?

ok listen forgive me for this but i've been staring at this question for like twelve minutes or more now and my reading comprehension is still not reading comprehending :(

even if this means what i want to assume it means i would still not be able to anwser it cuz ideas just kind of come to me. and to develop them into a story i just daydream a lot and write down ideas. basically brainstorming until things make sense. and if u mean inspiration which i doubt you do it variates from all of my stories and

aaaaaaaaaaa sorry. brain explodes gif.

5. Which came first, the plot/storyline or the characters?

70% Of the times it is the characters!!! in two quarters of four (the scp story) and the curse of nowhere the first things that apeared in my mind were the characters.

BUT!! in what will be katatasha's story (I'm thinking Child Of The Fog is a good name) the concept came all together! it is the exception tho,not the rule ☝️₍^. .^₎⟆

7. Fun fact about the stories/characters

lemme see.....The curse of nowhere's name is, well, a little based on the song (and title) "przekleństwo millhaven" (The curse of millhaven, the thing is, i'm speaking specifically about the polish version by Katarzyna Groniec) bc it's one of my favorite songs and its aslo about a serial killer in a small town. the thing is, if that killer and deidamia meet they would likely hate eachother 😅

9. Fun fact about the author :3

my favorite food is all variatons of pasta. if i was a minecraft mob you would be able to tame me with pasta. I think my favorite ever is between instant noodles (haha like that one oc) and bolognese pasta.

tysm for the asks!!! its always an instant dopamine seeing something in my inbox/gen (˶ˆᗜˆ˵)♡

[elljayvee]

I was tagged by @birdylion!

rules: make a new post with the names of all the files in your wip folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. tag as many people as you have wips. people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, then post a little snippet or tell them something about it!

well, I don't have a coherent wip folder -- lots of things are in my notes app, most older unfinished things are sorted into folders by fandom on my actual hard drive. I do have a wildly unsorted set of things on my google drive, though....I would love to answer asks about any of these!

the spexcel sheet and spoogle calendar star wars au

Maia raised with Arbelan AU

OWK AU Vader Fight

Seven Views of the Coruscant Temple

REVISED CONCEPT batb sedoretu

Canticle

the one with the fantasy blowjob in the opera box

curse of millhaven

the magic boat controls the genre bc bas said so

tesseract

good omens tv outsider pov

the one where crowley is a woman to start

the empty space mark II

the empty space

the mary lives johnlockary au

the vader lives au thing

bffwb

I don't think I can tag that many people, but I'll tag a few...feel free to ignore, folks! @basinke @hafital @beatrice-otter @cosmictuesdays @roselightfairy

[madfishmonger]

The people who believe all media is based in reality should listen to the album Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

it's a little sad that people expect songs to always reflect the lives of the lyricist and not a sign of the lyricist's strong imagination.

you don't know mitski. you don't know hozier. kate bush did not witness a murder of a hammer horror star and take their role as the hunchback of notre dame (it would be fun if she did though)

[the-enjoyerrr]

listened to too much "the iron maiden and the dreaming princess" and "the curse of millhaven" (by katarzyna groniec specifically) and i've come to the conclusion that goob would kill people and still smile about it like he didn't

[mellifiedman]

Low-key losing my mind because my local bar is playing the Nick Cave album Murder Ballads and I can't think of anything more obscurely narrowcasted at me in particular. Like who the fuck is bumping "The Curse of Millhaven" on a Saturday night