#the preacher // grudge

[virtuouslibertines69]

"Blessed Jesus! What an outcry! What a frenzy!—Who bit you? Who pricked you? What the devil's the matter with you that you cry so loud, and what has poor vice done to you that you should bear him such a grudge, he is such a good fellow, so easy to live with, and asks nothing except to be allowed to amuse himself and not bore others, if such a thing can be? Act with vice like Serre with the gendarme: embrace and have done with it all.—Believe me, you will be the better for it.—Eh! Mon Dieu! my worthy preachers, what would you do without vice? " - Théophile Gautier, Mademoiselle de Maupin

'Paris Cigarette' by Yannick Corboz on ArtStation

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: The Arcana Interpretations

symbolism for your next poem/story (pt. 1)

1. The Magician

The beginning, the first cause, Mercurial influence

Good: Dexterity, ability, diplomacy, eloquence, convincing ways, an alert mind, a quick mind, business acumen

Bad: A persuasive boaster, an illusionist, intrigue, careerist, politician, charlatan, imposter, liar, a crook, an exploiter; an agitator, a lack of scruples

2. The Priestess

Mystery, intuition, devotion, passive Saturnian influence

Good: reserved, discreet, quiet, meditation, faith, patient, religious feelings, resignation, modesty; necessary inaction

Bad: hidden intentions, dissimulation, hypocrisy, inaction, laziness, sanctimonious, holds a grudge, an indifferent disposition, interest in the mystical

3. The Empress

Prudence, discretion, idealism and intellectual solar influence

Good: Understanding, intelligence, instruction, charm, courteous, sociable, elegance, distinction, politeness; domination by the mind, abundance, riches; servility

Bad: Affectation, poseur, stylish, vanity, pretentious, disdain, frivolity, idleness, luxury, extravagant; sensitivity to flattery, lack of refinement, ways of nouveaux riche

4. The Emperor

Firm, positivism, executive power, Saturnian-Martial influence

Good: Right, rigid, certitude, fixed ideas, realization, perseverance, strong willpower, acts on decisions; powerful protector

Bad: Tenuous opposition, stubborn, hostile prejudice, opinionated, bad government, big risks of failure; tyranny, absolutism

5. The Pope

Duty, morality, conscience, Jupiterian influence

Good: Moral authority, respectability, teaching, good advice, goodwill, indulgent, generosity, forgiveness; meekness

Bad: Papal sentence, strict moralist, strict teacher, small-minded theorist, bombastic preacher; an adviser with a lank of practical sense

6. The Lovers

Feelings, freewilled, testing, double influence of Venus or more exactly Ishtar the war like star of the morning, then amorous as the stars go down

Good: Voluntary determinism, choice, wished, aspirations, desires; examinations, deliberations, responsibility; affections

Bad: To go through doubts and indecision; dangerous temptation, the risk of being seduced, misconduct, liberty, weakness, lack of heroism

7. The Chariot

Triumph, command, superiority, Martian-solar influence

Good: Legitimate success, deserved advancement, talent, health, aptitudes put to good effect; governmental tact, diplomacy, efficient direction, appeasement; progress, mobility, journeys on land

Bad: Unjustified ambition, lack of talent, usurped situation, illegitimate government, dictatorship, harmful concessions, dangerous opportunism, worrying about which way to go, preoccupations, overworked, feverish activity without rest

8. Justice

Order, regularity, method, equilibrium, placid lunar influences

Good: Stability, conservatism, organization, normal functioning; law, discipline, logic, coordination, adapting to necessities, moderate opinions, practical sense, reason, administration, economy, obedience

Bad: Bourgeoisism, submission to users, lack of initiative, slaving over books, functionalism, papers; police station; legal dispute, law suit, quarrel, exploitation of the legal system

9. The Hermit

Prudence, reserve, restriction, Saturnian influence

Good: Isolation, concentration, silence, profoundness, meditation, study; austerity, continence, sobriety, discretion; doctor, discreet occultist

Bad: Timid, misanthrope, mute, exaggerated circumspection, lack of sociability, sullen character; avarice, poverty, celibacy, chaste; conspirator

10. The Wheel of Fortune

Destiny, instability, lunar-Mercurial influence

Good: Sagacity, an opportunist, luck in all undertakings, luck, fortuitous success; spontaneity, an inventive disposition, liveliness, good humour

Bad: Carelessness, speculation, game, insecurity, unserious, the unexpected, gypsy character; unstable situation, sudden change, winnings and losses; adventures, risks, minor fortune

11. Strength

Virtue, courage, Jupiter-Mars influence

Good: Moral energy, calm, intrepid; mind over matter; intelligence conquering brutality; subjugation of passions; success in industry

Bad: Anger, impatience, immoderate enthusiasm, insensibility, cruelty, fighting, war, conquering with violence, a surgical operation, vehemence, discord, fire

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References ⚜ On Tarot

[reverse-runaways-au]

Random Reverse Runaways au headcanons

In no particular order! Mostly focused on the pre-runaway days, in Reverse Falls. A lot of characters aren't mentioned because this got long and I can't fit everything in. Feel free to send in an ask if you're curious about something/someone in particular.

The Gleeful twins were both homeschooled. Meanwhile, Gideon and Pacifica went to local public schools, same with Owen.

There wasn't a weirdmaggeon in the Reverse Falls timeline. Instead there was a failed attempt by Will Cipher to escape Reverend Ford. It went badly for everyone.

Gideon and Pacifica were supposed to go home after the summer ended. The Reverend made sure that didn't happen. Letting the troublemakers out of sight was not an option until he was sure they were no longer a problem. And then he forgot about them until they were one again.

Owen wasn't in town that first summer. He arrived a few years later. He could've gone back home to his father. But his father wasn't a great guy...

Dipper/Mason and Mabel were both bullies to the other kids growing up. Mabel was a mean girl and Mason just scared the shit out of everyone off stage. They had a grudge against the Pines siblings. Still do. But now it runs deeper than ever.

It goes both ways. The Pines siblings are resentful and aware of everything the Gleeful family has done and are capable of, to others and to them.

Gideon and Pacifica both have issues with food and food scarcity. Owen often had them over for dinner. His mom didn't mind. She worked so much, she barely noticed, but she seemed to like them when she was around

The Reverend is Southern Gothic as hell, a scam artist fire and brimstone preacher and miracle worker in a long dark coat. The whole of Reverse Falls is under his spell. Now that Dipper and Mabel are adults he's anxious about continuing to expand the family. Mabel hasn't found the right man (or woman, she adds sometimes). Dipper, on the other hand...

Speaking of Southern, Owen is actually from Alabama. Rough place to be an openly trans kid in 2012. He's still got a bit of an accent even now that he's an adult. Most of what he cooks is from his home region.

Nobody saw Will for a long time after the failed escape attempt. Even Dipper and Mabel never saw any sign of the guy. But sometimes, you could hear muffled screaming coming from their manor...

Yes, btw, Dipper still goes by Dipper. Only the Reverend calls him Mason.

After getting stuck in Reverse Falls, Pacifica and Gideon did seem to learn their lesson, for about a year or two. But one day, they watched the Mystery Tent from a distance

"We need to do something."

"Yeah... But what can we do?"

Cause problems on purpose, apparently.

[rodspace]

Chelsie’s tangent with Cam is just not right at all. For a Christian preacher she really holds grudges and doesn’t forgive which goes aganist what they believe in the Bible. Now she’s paired up with Makensy talking shit about Cam and I really don’t like the narrative that’s being pushed about him using the girls and cuddling up to them cause that’s a fine line to walk on. You really could spill over to some life changing allegations about him as a black man and literally none of the other ladies talking bad about him like that except for Chelsie and Makensy. That’s not even game related. It’s just weird and she needs to stop it

[strawberyaurabya]

Esmeralda Celestine- TOH OC Reference

Esmeralda “Esme” Celestine (she/her) 🩷💜💙

Here’s some old cringe Witchsona content from a long time ago! I plan to continue drawing her and make some comics after I finish up with the doodles. Please don’t make fun of my oc x canon! It may be cringe but I’m happy with it ><“

Age: 31 years old

Height: 161 cm (5’3”)

MBTI: intj-t

Bisexual (female preference)

Head preacher of the Emperor’s Coven

One of the Emperor’s Right Hands

Has a scar on her left cheek, a result of Belo’s “outburst” and an argument between them

She lacks a sigil on her wrist, as Belos plans to keep her around for information on the human realm.

She dons wings and an avian form, as a result of her palisman’s sacrifice (Reminiscent to Flapjack’s sacrifice for Hunter.)

🤍 More info under the cut!! I might also post more of her backstory if I gain the confidence. There’s quite a bit of writing under the cut, and I’m proud of the effort I put into it. If you’d like, you may take a look; But it’s a little long.

Personality:

Deceptive

Elegant, poised

Calculated, cautious

Stubborn, dedicated towards a cause

Soft-spoken, observant and perceptive

Pious

Her relationship with Belos:

Belos and Esmeralda see each other as potential threats to their plans, but also as “allies”, although they are both aware that they’re an edge away from stabbing each other in the backs. As they grow closer, the two bond over being “lost souls stuck in a place that certainly isn’t home”, and admittedly start to let their guard down. Esmeralda wants to help Emperor Belos on his mission to cleanse the word of witchcraft. As Esmeralda Celestine learns the truth about this mysterious “Emperor Belos”, and the human named “Philip Wittebane” behind the facade, she feels conflicted on whether she should befriend this stranger more, or not all all. The truth about the Day of Unity slowly unravels in Esmeralda’s mind, as she learns about the Draining Spell, Grimwalkers, the assembly of the portal door in his study, and Philip’s hatred of witches. Esmeralda assisted significantly in building the portal towards the human realm, helping to recover the damaged fragments and reassemble them. She initially thought that they would both return “home” to the human realm after the Day of Unity, part ways, and continue their own separate goals.

Her relationship with Hunter:

After her… unpleasant first encounter with the Golden Guard, she admittedly held a lot of grudges, and stayed relatively silent about them. Thank Titan, Esmeralda was glad she did. Hunter was a kind, good-natured boy, who reminded Esmeralda of herself as a child. She’s gentler to Hunter, and aware of his secret palisman. Yet, she stays quiet about it, and will never tell Belos in fear that he will hurt the poor bird. Esmeralda often finds ways to sneak Hunter a blood apple or two, when she finds the time out of duties. He isn’t exactly fond of Esmeralda’s growing alliance with Belos, and knows something is… off. He will open up to Esmeralda, but not fully trust her.

Her relationship with Lilith:

Lilith was Esmeralda’s first ally in the Coven, giving her a tour of the castle and protecting her from stepping out of line. She was also the one to comfort Esmeralda after Belos’s outburst, and visited her in the Healing Chambers, while she was getting tended to by Hettie Cutburn. Esmeralda found herself fascinated by Lilith’s Raven palisman, and admired Lilith for fighting tooth and nail so that her familiar wouldn’t be collected by the Emperor. When Lilith started “waking up” from Emperor Belos’s manipulation and finally betraying him, she left without another word to Esmeralda, which caused her to feel abandoned again. She resented Lilith after that, and brushed her away. (At one point, Esmeralda had a temporary, one-sided crush on Lilith.)

Her relationship with the Collector:

The Collector keeps calling her “Auntie Esme”, and it’s starting to stick… She finds herself intimidated by the little starchild, but often hears echoes and cries for freedom, coming out of the little mirror he’s trapped in. She’s glad Belos is keeping them in there… for now.

Her relationship with Kikimora:

Often jealous of Esmeralda’s high-ranked position, and power, the tiny red demon often stalks her, makes an extra mile to ruin the witch’s day. She has tried 892 different times to kill her. Nonetheless, she’s intimidated by Esmeralda’s power, and will refrain from attacking her in plain sight. She takes a more passive-aggressive approach.

Her relationship with Eda:

Eda had taken care of Esmeralda for a short period of time, when she was younger and attacked by witch hunters. She rescued the dying young witch, and took her into the Demon Realm. When she heard of Esmeralda’s new occupation among the ranks of the EC, she almost choked on her apple blood and burst out laughing. The Owl Lady wasn’t expecting such a shy, skittish girl to become a well-feared and manipulative figure of authority in less than two decades. relationship with Eda:

Eda had taken care of Esmeralda for a short period of time, when she was younger and attacked by witch hunters. When she heard of Esmeralda’s new occupation of “Silver Priestess”, she almost choked on her apple blood and burst out laughing. The Owl Lady wasn’t expecting such a shy, skittish girl to become a well-feared and manipulative figure of authority in less than two decades.

Occupations + Affilations:

Head Preacher in the Emperor’s Coven

Secretly a Witch Hunter, despite ironically being a witch

Never joined a track, because she wasn’t educated in the Demon Realm as a child

Goals:

Return to the Human Realm

Assist with the cleansing of “evil” in the Boiling Isles

Join the secret society of witch hunters in Gravesfield, where she was raised

Recruitment into the Coven System:

When Emperor Belos was informed that there were multiple opening factors into the Human Realm, the first action he took was to send Construction covenants to completely ravage every part of the Boiling Isles. No elaborations were needed, it was merely part of the “Titan’s Will”, the Lord had insisted. His nephew, Hunter Wittebane, was already preparing for his coronation as the youngest Golden Guard, and his only task was accomplishing a deed that would deem him worthy of the Title, and respect from his Uncle, which he had still had to thank for taking him in.

There had been tales of an “angel” in Bonesborough circling around the Emperor’s Coven, supposedly a religious and mythical creature from the human realm which was harder to encounter than a possum. Hunter could practically see the spark in Emperor Belos’s eyes when the information had entered his ears, and automatically knew what needed to be done. This “angel”… knew something about a certain place; where the rain doesn’t boil.

After endless nights of research, spying, and prodding at other members of the Emperor’s Coven, he had found where this mysterious “Esmeralda” had resided, and arrived with a cage, chains, and an army of scouts. Unfortunately for him, Hunter wasn’t the only one who was looking to please the Emperor… Lilith and Kikimora were also desperate for a form of praise from the cruel tyrant, and weren’t willing to back down without a fight. After hearing the commotion outside and losing patience, Esmeralda almost effortlessly outpowered and tricked the scouts, and left Hunter, Kikimora, and Lilith to take her down themselves. After begrudgingly teaming up, they clipped her wings, and dragged her into the gilded cage, a gift and an offering to be displayed before Emperor Belos.

While waiting in the throne room for the Emperor’s arrival, the three fruitlessly attempted to put a sigil on the struggling Esmeralda, until abruptly stopped by Emperor Belos’s refusal to give her a sigil, a simple and authoritative “no.”. Although Kikimora tried to protest, the Emperor explained that he couldn’t give sigils to those he didn’t deem worthy; and further dismissed the members. The true reason that Philip didn’t want to give Esmeralda a sigil, is because she could be useful, and it would be a waste if the Draining Spell killed her off. Plus, he didn’t even know if she was truly a witch. Despite his aloof and cold demeanor, he almost seemed morbidly fascinated in the so-called “Angel”, which he had restrained from moving with magic.

Emperor Belos primarily keeps Esmeralda in close proximity, and his grip on her does not slacken an ounce. If anything, he grows more wary of the witch in what could be mistaken as an overprotective manner. It was already a risk to try to pry information from her on how to get back to the human realm, and the last thing he needs is Esmeralda getting too curious. She already knows too much…

At first, she was kept in her gilded cage as a precaution, often interrogated by Emperor Belos, or another higher-ranking member of the Coven. Emperor Belos found himself enthralled and somewhat amused by her occasional stories, and her connections to other witch hunters. Esmeralda had seemed more… dignified than other witches. Yet, she was rather stingy with the information told, either not trusting him enough to reveal anything to him, or simply not remembering at all. The cage would not do at all, if Belos were to gain her trust. He had to be patient and gentle, as Esmeralda could escape, along with the chance of accomplishing his goals. Esmeralda was unique and strong with magic (She had already taken down a troop of scouts, and had almost defeated Hunter, Lilith, and Kikimora together) had a deceptive, siren-like quality to her voice, and seemed to be pious.. that could be useful, especially for converting Wild Witches into covens, in a more efficient manner. More importantly, she would be easy to break, and fit the broken pieces into his little “game”.

And thus, “The Silver Priestess” was crowned, not long after the Golden Guard. Esmeralda was granted the elaborate title as Head Preacher of the Emperor’s Coven. To both Belos and inhabitants of the Boiling Isles, Esmeralda certainly has the mannerisms of a prestigious soul who is devout in the eyes of the Titan, despite being a witch. She knows that the Titan is dead as a result of spying on Belos.. But that’s okay, she finds it humorous. She will play up to it…

She became cunning and deceptive, often using her clandestine and occult methods of converting wild witches into Covens. In the grand scheme of things, it’s a facade.. A vow of death, behind chants of holy light, feathers, and empty promises of ascension into the In-Between realm. Silent threats are muttered telepathically through the victims’ heads… “Make the heretics suffer.. Play the music of the light until their ears shatter. Make their heads writhe in pain, until they finally repent for what they took away. Break every. Single. One. Of. Their. Souls.”

Esmeralda often holds her ceremonies in the Conformatorium, as a punishment towards wild witches who step out of line. She is occasionally asked to take “safety measures” so the Basilisks stay in line as well. Emperor Belos has taken great care to build The Silver Priestess her own cathedral, aware of her devout beliefs similar to his own. The room is dark and ornate, covered in elaborate stained-glass windows that sport eyes all over them, and many candles. Her ceremonies are often depicted on portraits as “blessings” and “heroic deeds”, when they are truly torture in order to get the “evil” to conform.

Home:

Emperor’s Castle, Boiling Isles (Demon Realm)

Gravesfield, Connecticut (Human Realm)

Bonesborough (Temporarily, while being nursed back to health by Eda after being attacked by Witch Hunters)

Allies:

Emperor Belos (Philip Wittebane)

The Collector

Hunter (Mother-son dynamic)

Lilith (formerly)

Enemies:

Kikimora (Self-explanatory)

Lilith (Felt betrayed once she left the EC)

Emperor Belos (???)

Palismen/staff:

Artificial Magic Staff (Gifted by Belos himself once she joined his ranks)

Serenity (A dove-shaped palisman who she befriended in her childhood. He sacrificed himself to save her.)

Likes:

Apples

Picto-glyphs (Especially light)

Birds

Melancholy songs

Sketching and journaling

Nightly hours

Worship

Dislikes:

Sleeping

The Boiling Isles??? (Starting to grow fond of it)

Loud noises

Confined spaces and cages

Covenless Witches

Abandonment

Stats:

Kindness: 4.5/10

Charisma: 9/10

Patience: 8/10

Integrity: 1/10

Intellect: 9/10

Maturity: (Season 1 and Season 2a) 6/10, (Season 2b and Season 3) 9/10

Courage: 8/10

Humor: 2.5/10

Temper: Depends

[heartofhubris-a]

I got tagged back in early april by @parafoxicalk

shuffle your ‘On Repeat’ playlist and list the first 10 songs that play, then tag 10 people

Breezeblocks by Alt-j

Hold Me Like a Grudge - Fall Out Boy

Side Character - Cloudfodder

Street Corner Preacher - Amos Lee

White Noise - Will Wood

Sun - Two Door Cinema Club

Cicada Days - Will Wood

Short Change Hero - The Heavy

Remember to Breathe - Sturgill Simpson

In the Morning - The Coral

And I'll be tagging @the-realharleyquin @zorgishborg @overlookedfile @twoheadstones @buugbee @gohoubi @faux-friend @yesalwayswelles @writingkitten @farisyawritesfic

[closertohell]

He Never Stops Talking **Revised**

He never stops talking,

Stumbling into my room,

A preacher in the dark,

Wielding God’s name

As if it could redeem him.

His mouth, a broken fountain,

Pours words that miss their mark,

Flowing over wounds

He’ll never see,

Seeping deep into my heart.

He yearns for absolution,

As if time alone

Could wash away the stains.

But time doesn’t heal—

It only numbs,

And nothing about this is right.

I remember the night

I knelt before him,

Begging him to stay,

“Don’t drive off drunk,”

But the door slammed in my face,

And his love vanished

Like taillights fading in the dark.

Another night,

His voice, a storm,

Raged at my mother.

I spoke up,

Only to be silenced—

“Your voice is annoying.”

At sixteen, I shrank,

Made myself small,

A shadow in his chaos.

Then came the night,

A school night,

When he locked my mother away

And stumbled outside,

Gun in hand,

A threat hanging heavy in the air.

He fired into the dark,

Stumbled back,

And I could watch no more.

I hid beneath my blanket,

Wishing to be anywhere else,

Believing I’d wake

To find him gone.

He is my father,

My own blood,

And yet I’m torn—

Love and hate

In equal measure,

A knot too tight to unravel.

I long to escape

His endless monologue,

The deep sea of emotions

That threatens to drown me

In every drunken breath.

I ache for silence,

For the peace it could bring.

I pray for the day

He finds another way,

When the bottle isn’t his refuge

Or his voice.

Now he’s gone—

Divorced and remarried,

A new wife, a new life,

With a daughter he chose,

While I’m left to piece together

The fragments of what he broke.

I wait for the day

He’ll finally be sober,

But until then,

I seal my heart,

And search for the closure

He’ll never give.

I’ve let go of the grudge,

But not of the truth.

He asks for forgiveness,

Yet never speaks of fault.

So I made the hardest choice—

To end the cycle,

To step away,

Not out of anger,

But to find my peace.

It’s a story I carry,

A past I’ve lived,

And though I’ve let him go,

The weight of it lingers—

A reminder that forgiveness

Isn’t owed,

But earned.

[naddy-and-stuff]

Ikemen Villain OC: Nessie

So Nessie is my first OC. She's got the hots for Harrison Gray.

Here is her first encounter with Harry and here's a thing in the future where they're together-together. They aren't posted in order cause I didn't plan the sequence of this soooo... ¯��\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Also backstory that isn't really happy. I don't necessarily think it needs a trigger warning but please do tread carefully.

More below the cut.

Here are some facts about Nessie:

🍄 Nessie is not her real name. It's a nickname that was given to her by their church's choir conductor. Eventually, everyone else called her that.

🍄 Her father was a miner and that led to a lot of health complications and injuries. He always attributed his survival to his faith and because of him, their entire family were devout in their faith. He eventually passed at fifty when Nessie was just shy of her twenty-first birthday.

🍄 Her mother was also sickly, likely from their poor living conditions and complications from several miscarriages. Nessie was her fourth child and the only surviving one. She and her unborn child would have survived if she had been able to afford medicine and visits to the doctor. This was two months after her father's death.

🍄 Though not rich, Nessie was learned. The nuns and choir conductor at their church helped her along with other children to learn how to read and write.

🍄 Nessie is a mezzo-soprano.

🍄 Once there was a preaching at their church that denounced the use of vigilante justice, though that preaching veered towards discouraging women to retaliate and hold grudges against their husbands. The preacher cited the aqua tofana incident in Italy. Nessie did not take the warning to heart and found herself fascinated with the women involved in it and the power they must have felt. Later on it became a fascination with poison. She kept this fascination to herself: reading about it discreetly at the church library.

🍄 Following her parents' deaths, Nessie tried to make a living out of singing. She loved singing in pubs and parks and occasionally the church. She gained a number of suitors because of this, but she often found herself disappointed when they expressed that they liked her singing and nothing else.

🍄 Eventually, her paternal aunt introduced her to a young man looking for a wife. The preparation for the wedding took little to no time at all. But then Nessie found out about the crimes her husband-to-be committed with a number of other people: human trafficking and levying exorbitant prices of medicine and doctors.

<>.<>

Here is the picrew I used for Nessie because I can't draw. XD

[hlficlibrary]

fic where one of them gets arrested?

not like prison au but maybe some club fight or being in the wrong place in the wrong time or some false accusations but with happy ending?

Thank you in advance!

I intended to try and do a full rec list of these, but since I can't find a lot of fics like this, I thought I'd just make you a shorter rec here on your ask!

—Arrested Fics—

Tied Down by HamPalpert / @ham-palpert (E, 48k)

The most interesting case in Liam and Niall's careers falls directly into their laps, courtesy of an epic fuck-up of one Harry Styles, partner to the almost-infamous drug dealer Louis Tomlinson. The investigation yields an unexpected yet satisfactory outcome for Liam and Niall. For Harry and Louis, however, things are far more complicated.

Come on baby, come and get me out by Justanotherlarry (M, 11k)

''Well, is this fun for you? Is that what you do now that you work for the police? Chase your exes down and put them in cells for the night to make them pay for whatever they did to you?''

''Damn it Louis, I took you here so you wouldn’t get a ticket, I know your mother would not have been pleased.''

''Don’t talk about my mother like you know anything about her.''

''I know her quite well. Which you would know if you were actually interested in me but no, you just like to fuck people around and leave, don't you ? You arrogant prick.''

''You just proved that I was right : You ARE holding a grudge against me and this is your way to make me pay– I wonder what your colleague will say when he hears about your abuse of authority!'' ''Fuck you Louis.'' ''You wish.'' Louis smirked at Harry mischievously. ''It wasn’t me who said I was hot.''

Or the AU where Louis gets arrested for public urination and the policeman who arrests him happens to be Harry, his teenage crush...

I roll and I roll, 'til I change my luck by @scrunchyharry (E, 8k)

“They’re not my best pictures.”

“I wouldn’t say that, I think you look quite good being manhandled by a bigger man.”

Louis chokes on his sip of hot chocolate, feeling it burn its way down his throat. He coughs a few times and then clears his throat. “I’m sorry?!”

“You heard me. You should do it more often, it might make you more humble. Maybe you’ll learn to respect people.”   Or Louis is a bored, rich kid whose latest stunt got him arrested and forced to attend a fundraiser at an ice rink, Zayn is his unlucky partner in crime, Harry is the cute hospital volunteer who is having none of his attitude, Niall is the worst DJ in the world, and Liam is Leslie Knope.

A Spectrum of You by @duchesskitty16 (M, 8k)

Lou has just graduated from high school and she's found herself in a bit of trouble and an arrest for vandalism. She gets an offer to do community service at a camp for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Catskills and reluctantly accepts it. There she meets Liam, Niall, Zayn and most importantly Harry, and forms friendship bonds that will last long after the summer ends. Will Lou and Harry also form a bond that goes beyond just friends?

Misdemeanor by LittleSpoonStyles94 (G, 8k)

Louis is arrested at LAX airport Los Angeles.

Always Darkest before the Sunrise by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup (NR, 7k)

Salem, Massachusetts, 17th century.

“You have attacked without need and without mercy, you have used arts so dark they are of the Evil One, and for that you cannot be allowed to walk free.”

What?

Harry starts struggling. It’s no use, he’s not even doing it with any sort of rational plan, the whole town at this point stands between him and freedom, but the words leaking from the preacher’s lips are filling him with a bile more sickening than he’s ever known.

“Harry Styles, ward of the church no longer, you are under arrest for the use of witchcraft against the innocent townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts.”

i'd make wine from your tears by bloubird (E, 6k)

He's the one Forbes writes about, who has bank accounts all over the world, a gold ring on each finger, and a tiger of his own in his huge mansion in the heart of California. Harry Styles, a devilishly rich stockbroker, is accused of a number of financial crimes. And Louis Tomlinson, the FBI agent leading the investigation, finally gets hold of evidence against Styles and shows up at his party to arrest the broker.

“Your body is the only form of currency in this world.”

[thewolfisawake]

They all laughed as he turned around slow They said you ain't welcome 'round here anymore You just might as well go He wiped the blood from his face as he slowly came to his knees He said, I'll be back when you least expect it And hell's coming with me

First there was fire, then there was smoke Then that preacher man was hangin' by a rope Then they all fell to their knees and begged that drifter Begged him please, as he raised his fist before he spoke

I am the righteous hand of God And I am the devil that you forgot And I told you one day you will see That I'll be back I guarantee And that hell's coming, hell's coming Hell, hell's coming with me

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Definitely a song for Bal's entire journey. Because truly, he had come out of nowhere for them. Like they knew of this guy that was doing stuff here and there. But when they had heard of him declaring war on the Unseelie. And SAW him when he was swooping in to take over settlements, people were shook.

Because until that moment, they didn't think about this nameless brat that they had beaten, used, a few brought to the brink. And now he's this menace, this tyrant that was about to bring fire to their lives. And the thing is? Balmoral never forgot. He never does. A grudge is a grudge and even if he's ruling for the best interest of the Unseelie...he's never gonna forget the unsightliness that he was dragged through to get there.

Don't you know? A fae doesn't forgive slights and they will follow through on a promise. Even if that's one where there is hell to pay.

[yappingmoxie]

Missing my grandma probably the most today than I have since she died. At the end of the month it’s gonna be the first full year she’s been gone and I’m not ready for that. Which is stupid because it doesn’t even really make a difference. I just miss her. And haven’t really felt like me since she left. Everything about it was traumatic for me honestly. And my sister made sure to make it that much worse for me. I’d been going up every week to help look after her, stay with her at her house when she asked me to because she hated staying with my sister. I wish she could’ve lived with me. I wish she would’ve lived with me. I would’ve made sure she was so much more comfortable and had anything she wanted. But she was stubborn. And I’d been going for so long that I needed a rest. She told me it was okay. So I did. And she died. And my sister didn’t even tell me she went to the hospital when I called to check on her 2 days before she passed. It was just supposed to be a week and then I’d be back. But she died I didn’t get to say goodbye. I didn’t get to see her. Because I was resting and I didn’t know. I knew something was off from how my sister was talking but she just kept being evasive when I’d press harder and I was so tired that I just dropped it because everything is always a fight with her and I never expected she’d do something like that. And I shouldn’t have. She died alone. Without me. In the hospital because I needed to rest. She didn’t tell anyone where grandma was until after she died. She didn’t let grandma have people around who loved and cared for her. And I can’t forgive her for that. Ever. She made her funeral hell. Told the preacher how I didn’t go to my moms funeral and so when he was preaching he made sure to make some pointed remarks about grudges mean you’re going to hell. He talked more about people who weren’t my grandma than he did her and she didn’t deserve that. She deserved better from everyone. Getting her ashes was fucking hell. I had to fight like crazy with my sister to get them since she’s the oldest. Had to some shit that I know ain’t true but that still messes with me to this day because she knew it would. And when I finally did get my grandmas ashes she did that in the most disrespectful way she could have because she’s awful. After all the shit was said I’d finally gotten her to agree to a day I could come up and get her because she was “busy” all day every day until that one. Yet 2 hours after all of that she texts me saying she left my fucking grandmas ashes in my mailbox. I don’t understand her and how she can care so little. I don’t think I ever will and I know our relationship is never gonna be the same. And I don’t think I even want it to. I just wish I could be in my nieces lives without having to be subjected to her so much. Because I haven’t talked to her much at all since all of this and she blames me for that instead of what she did. Says I don’t care about her kids or any of the family which isn’t true and just hurts.

[facepeeled]

🚶

henrietta bowman was a member of cricket's congregation, the preacher's daughter. and for a while cricket even considered the girl a friend. she was a bad girl, rebellious and wild, much like cricket. it was henrietta who introduced cricket to her dealer, josiah, and got her to dabble in hard drugs. the girls did a lot of partying together after sunday services and before wednesday night bible study, and grew close. but just as soon as it happened, it was over. henrietta hooked up with a man rich enough to get her out of their shitty little town, who promised her a better life in a big city. and she left cricket in the dust with a habit, jetting off to somewhere glamourous in a shiny sportscar and wearing a fur coat. cricket's held a grudge since, her brown eyes turned green.

[classified-bluerose]

FAVOURITE TAYLOR LYRICS FROM EVERY ALBUM - SPEAK NOW

1. and i remember that fight, two-thirty a.m, when everything was slipping right out of our hands // mine

2. drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain, kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain // sparks fly

3. i miss your tan skin, your sweet smile, so good to me, so right, and how you held me in your arms that september night, the first time you ever saw me cry // back to december

4. i hear the preacher say, 'speak now, or forever hold your peace', there's the silence, there's my last chance, i stand up with shaky hands, all eyes on me... horrified looks from everyone in the room, but i'm only looking at you // speak now

5. you are an expert at sorry, and keeping lines blurry, never impressed by me acing your tests // dear john

6. all you are is mean, and a liar, and pathetic, and alone in life, and mean // mean

7. the battle's in your hands now, but i would lay my armour down if you said you'd rather love than fight, so many things that you wish i knew but the story of us might be ending soon // the story of us

8. so i tuck myself in, and turn my nightlight on // never grow up

9. please don't be in love with someone else, please don't have somebody waiting on you // enchanted

10. but sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know, or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go // better than revenge

11. time turns flame to embers, you'll have new septembers, every one of us has messed up too // innocent

12. he will try to take away my pain, and he just might make me smile, but the whole time i'm wishing it was you instead // haunted

13. you can plan for a change in the weather and time, but i never planned on you changing your mind // last kiss

14. and the cynics were outraged, screaming 'this is absurd!', 'cause for a moment a band of thieves in ripped-up jeans got to rule the world // long live

15. your hands are tough but they are where mine belong, and, i'll fight their doubt and give you faith with this song for you // ours

16. he's got his mother's eyes, his father's ambition // superman

FROM THE VAULT:

17. i'm trying hard not to look like i'm trying, 'cause every time i tried hard for love it fell apart // electric touch ft. fall out boy

18. and all the bad boys would be good boys if they only had the chance to love her // when emma falls in love

19. i can see you, in your suit and your necktie, pass me a note saying 'meet me tonight' // i can see you

20. i held that grudge, 'til it tore me apart. power went to my head and i couldn't stop, ones i loved tried to help so i ran them off//my foes and friends watched my reign end, i don't know how it could have ended this way. smoke billows from my ships in the harbour, people look at me like i'm a monster, now they're screaming at the palace front gates used to chant my name now they're screaming that they hate me, never wanted you to hate me // castles crumbling ft. hayley williams

21. you know how to keep me waiting, i know how to act like i'm fine, don't know what to call this situation, but i know i can't call you mine // foolish one

22. as i started looking 'round at these precious things that time forgot// if i first saw your face in the 1500's, off in a foreign land, and i was forced to marry another man, you still would've been mine, we would've been timeless // timeless

[jthm-gone]

to the person wondering about my last icon- i just found out it's called "the preacher" and was originally in the american grudge movie

[mourningmaybells]

people the exorcist 1971 seems to have a personal, less problematic grudge against:

French people

Monks from The Order of Preachers

Cutters/Editors for film

Whoever puts loud non diegetic music in movies

[buggie-hagen]

Sermon for Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (8/11/24)

Primary Text | Ephesians 4:17-5:2

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Dear People of God,

       St. Paul wrote to the Ephesian Christians: “Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you” (Eph. 4:31-32).  We wouldn’t have these words written in the Holy Scriptures unless there was something to them. We gotta hear what God is saying. Things like bitterness and anger, slander and malice...they’re traps. We may think our anger is our own prerogative. That we’re allowed to hold a grudge and keep it as long as we want. Once someone has wronged us it becomes our right to speak nasty things about them. Dear people, holding bitterness in your heart is no good. It will make you fertile ground for the devil. He delights in how easy we are to manipulate for his purposes, when we are bogged down by anger. This is why Paul says, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil” (Eph. 4:26-27). It’s a real warning. The devil is not an imaginary foe, he is a real foe. He will take advantage of our anger and the words that escape our lips because of it. “So let no evil talk come out of your mouth” as St. Paul reminds us (Eph. 4:29).

In the Large Catechism, Martin Luther will say we ought never speak badly of anybody. Don’t point out their faults—no matter how eccentric they are. And, if we know someone has done evil, not to speak a word of it to anyone. With the exception of speaking before the proper authorities, like the courtroom judge—people whom God has provided to judge such things. The admonition to not freely say anything that arises from our anger grieves us. It feels only natural to malign, or to be giddy with gossip. So, why should we care what words come from our lips? We care because Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. It is not the way of Christ to wrangle and slander and let bitterness fester in our heart. Instead, St. Paul directs us to, “be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32). A heart filled with bitterness is a shackle. A heart filled with kindness and tenderness is light to the soul. We take Paul’s words seriously because it is impossible to be a church-community without forgiveness. Honestly, any relationship we have cannot sustain itself unless there is forgiveness. When we don’t forgive it’s like drinking poison but expecting the other person to die. But here is our Lord’s example. Lifted high on the cross Jesus looked at those who had crucified him and he said, “Father, forgive them.” He could have looked at his enemies and justly cursed them. Instead, he pleaded to his Father in heaven to forgive them. And they were forgiven. And that is you and that is me. We are enemies of God. Ignorant of him. Our hearts were hardened so we could sense nothing of God. Until God warmed us with his compassion. When he spoke the word to you and me through the mouth of a preacher. The word of absolution. He looked at you and me, filled with anger and wrath, bound to our own lusts, we puppets of the devil, and he said: “I forgive you for the sake of Jesus Christ.” It would have been within God’s rights to not forgive. It would have been fair. If we were in his position we would not have forgiven. But God is more compassionate than we are. In baptism, he said, “You are now in Christ. I forgive you your sins against me.” This happened this very morning at the beginning of the service, in Confession and Absolution. You confessed your sin in the presence of God and of one another. But that’s not all that happened. God spoke back to you. That’s why we confess our sins verbally to one another and to our pastor. Because God wants to speak into your eardrums, to beat into your ears his own words of forgiveness. This morning he used my mouth to do it. But it was him speaking: “I forgive you for the sake of Jesus Christ.”

Christ loved you and gave himself up for you. Not so you can keep going on like things were before you knew him. But so that you may be free from the shackles of anger, bitterness, wrath, and evil talk. So now you can be free to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Dear people, in Christ, you are free. You are a new person. A new creation! And, only in him do you have the power to forgive. Bo Giertz once said, “I live under Christ’s forgiveness, that which I need every day, and so I cannot deny forgiveness." Perhaps now we only forgive in great weakness—we can barely sense it. But it is there. Because you are forgiven in Christ. And with him, you are an aroma God takes great pleasure in.