#there’s just an authenticity there that you can’t get anywhere else

[astrotruther]

Astro placements that remind me of the 'archetypes' in Robert Greene's Art of Seduction

The gist of the book is that there are 9 types of people who attract our fancy, and if you look back upon your past relationships in which you had the hardest time getting over people, you'll find at least one of these archetypes had you in a chokehold. I've noticed certain placements embody these archetypes quite well. So let's get into it!

🧜‍♀️The Siren

Intense, all-consuming, irresistible. This is the kind of person who pulls you in just by existing. Their energy is sensual, they play with desire, and there's no hiding the fire behind their gaze.

Venus in Scorpio or Mars in Scorpio: These folks ooze mystery and magnetism. Venus or Mars here practically commands intense eye contact, a stare that feels like it's looking straight into your soul (and maybe reading all your secrets 👀).

Pluto in the 1st House: They have that come hither aura without even trying. Their presence is just heavy, dark, and intriguing.

Lilith aspects to Venus or Mars: Lilith knows how to channel that raw, primal energy that people can’t look away from.

🕶️The Rake

A flirt and unapologetically so. The Rake is playful, passionate, and knows how to make someone feel like they're the only person in the room. They thrive on thrilling their “prey.”

Mars in Aries: Direct, passionate, no games. Mars in Aries dives right in and doesn’t hold back, which makes people feel desired AF.

Venus in Gemini: Flirty, playful, always has the right words at the right time. They’ve got charm in every text, every look, every smirk.

Eros in the 3rd House: Eros here gets off on mental stimulation, knowing that once they can engage your mind, they can get you anywhere else too.😏

💐The Ideal Lover

Romantic, tender, understanding. They know just what you want and give it to you. There’s an aura of "I was made for you" about them that feels very movie-like.

Venus in Libra: Literally the ultimate lover. They’re charming, attentive, and all about creating harmony in love.

Neptune in the 7th House: They radiate dreamy, fairy-tale love vibes. It's a magnetic quality, and people project all kinds of fantasies onto them.

Psyche in the 1st House or conjunct Venus: Psyche brings an intuitive understanding of what people need emotionally, making them feel deeply seen.

🎭The Dandy

Unpredictable, a little bit of both masculine and feminine energy, and oh-so-daring. The Dandy doesn’t fit into any one box and totally thrives on that.

Uranus in the 1st House: Think uniqueness and uncontainable vibes. They attract attention without even trying and aren’t afraid to stand out.

Venus in Aquarius: Experimental in love, unconventional, and so full of quirks. They might dress edgy, embrace their quirks, and draw people in through pure originality.

Mars in Libra: Balances both masculine and feminine energy perfectly. Their way of pursuing people is soft yet firm, and they’re never boring.

🌱The Natural

Effortlessly cute, innocent, and unassuming. They have this way of making everyone around them feel at ease and seen. They’re playful without trying too hard, which gives a refreshing sense of authenticity.

Moon in Cancer or Venus in Cancer: They radiate warmth and gentleness. People feel safe around them and are easily drawn to their nurturing vibe.

Venus in the 5th House: This Venus placement is playful and creative, attracting people through sheer joyfulness and a love for fun.

Ceres in the 1st or 7th House: Ceres has that caring, supportive energy that makes people feel genuinely seen and loved.

🕸️The Coquette

They play hard to get, with a bit of push-pull energy. They leave people wanting more and keep others on their toes. Coquettes are experts in creating mystery.

Venus in Virgo: They might come off reserved at first, but their attention to detail and small gestures make people feel special.

Moon in Scorpio: They keep their emotions under wraps, drawing others in by only showing glimpses of their deeper self.

Juno in the 12th House: They’re commitment-focused but mysterious about it, leaving people to wonder if they’ll ever fully understand them.

💃The Charmer

Smooth, sociable, a lover of people. Charmers win over others with their adaptability and attentiveness, making everyone feel like they’re the most fascinating person in the room.

Sun in Libra: Naturally sociable and harmonious, they know just how to appeal to people’s desires and make everyone feel at ease.

Mercury in the 7th House: Skilled at reading people and adapting to them. They know how to say the right thing at the right time.

Aphrodite in the 1st or 10th House: Aphrodite brings allure and grace to their public presence. When they walk into a room, people notice; they just want to look, like they’re drawn to a work of art.

🌟The Charismatic and The Star

Radiates confidence and star quality. They draw people in with the sheer force of their presence and charisma. This type doesn't even need to try—they just shine.

Sun in Leo: Confident, warm, and charismatic. Leo Suns love to be adored and know just how to work a crowd.

Jupiter in the 1st House: Jupiter expands their presence, making them seem larger-than-life and totally magnetic.

Pallas in the 5th House: With Pallas here, they’re strategic about how they present themselves, drawing people in with skillful, playful interactions.

✰ That's it folks! I hope you all can find your placements somewhere in there and feel empowered and confident in your charisma.

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[croissantsandblackcoffee]

luigi mangione ⊹ promise

— was going to make a smut but i felt emotional all of a sudden. might make the conjugal visit a part two this :) also this is so much longer than any of my brian work omfg. the luigi thirst is real

it’s visiting day today. you walk into the visitation room, and take a seat on the chair. the room is pretty empty today, and as always you end up waiting for your boyfriend to get dragged into the room. and then, the door on the other side of the room opens as he’s led in by a guard.

his facial hair is scruffier than usual, there’s bags under his eyes, but he quickly lights up when he sees you. the guard pushes him in the shoulder to get the message to sit down. as soon as your eyes meet, he smiles.

luigi picks up the phone that connects both of you. “my love,” he says, looking you up and down with hunger. there’s been a long time since he and you got to properly… be intimate, and so he’s extra starved for you.

“my love,” you repeat, a smile on your lips. you’re happy to finally see him. gosh, you missed his face, his eyes, seeing him smile, seeing him even just breathe. “i brought you something,” you say, looking at the guard who just sits there in his little booth. then you reach into your bag.

he nods, licking his lips. “oh, yeah? what did you bring me, hm? another photo of yourself? that’ll go great with all the others you’ve brought me,” he teases.

the guard has his eyes on you, waiting for you to take whatever it is out of the bag. fhe man watches, knowing whatever it is, he can’t confiscate it as long as it’s not too long and doesn’t contain any weapons. you keep quiet for suspense as you rummage through your bag, before eventually taking the little jewelry box and sliding it through the tiny slot in the thick window. the guard watches before picking it up and inspecting it, before handing it over to him.

he holds it tightly in his hand, a sparkle in his eyes as he looks over the box, before carefully peeling off the cover to reveal the golden ring within. there’s a sharp inhale as his eyes get wide, and he looks back up at you, his eyes glistening with tears. it dawns to him that this isn’t a fake ring, that this is real and authentic and his.

“you—“ his voice is a little shaky, and he swallows down a lump in his throat. “you got me this?” he looks down at the ring again, his stomach knotting as he thinks about it. “i can’t wear this in here, though.”

you bite your lower lip. “it’s a promise,” you say. “once you get out of here, we’ll really get married.” you can’t help but smile. you’re proud of the reaction you received from him.

he puts the ring back in the box before putting it gently down on the steel table, and then he brings the phone closer to him. “you’re insane, y’know,” he mutters with a laugh. “spending so much money on a promise.” he smiles softly. “when I do get out of here, i’m gonna make sure to make it up to you, somehow.” he reaches forward and puts his hand against the window, as if he’s trying to reach out and touch your cheek.

“i love you,” he whispers into the phone, staring right into your eyes. “i love you, i love you, i love you.”

out of the corner of your eye, you can see the guard getting visibly bored and annoyed. he obviously couldn’t care less about the conversation you two were having, and was silently wishing he could be anywhere but here. but that hardly mattered, you were too engrossed in your boyfriend to even notice anything else in the room.

“when i’m out, i’m gonna treat you so good. make up for every single day i’ve spent stuck in here, without you by my side. i’m gonna give you whatever you want, whenever you want. i’ll spoil you,” he mutters. “‘cause i’ve already spent way too long away from you.”

the guard starts getting increasingly agitated now, and makes a show of checking his watch. he obviously wanted to end this as fast as possible so he could go back to being useless somewhere else, and not having to play babysitter for you two.

“time’s up,” the guard mutters, loud enough for both of you to listen in and understand. “time’s up. say your goodbyes,” he says with a huff, standing up from his seat and getting ready to escort him back to his cell. luigi’s eyes flicker over to the guard, and he frowns. “already,” he says, in genuine disappointment. he turns his attention back to you. “i’ll see you next time, yeah? i love you.”

you nod. “i love you, too. be safe, okay? i’ll try to get a conjugal visit as soon as I can.” you can see him nodding, before the guard grabs his shoulder and tugs him up to his feet. with heavy steps, your boyfriend turns and walks back to the exit.

he doesn’t even get the chance to say another word — the guard pushes him out the door quickly, and just like that you’re left all alone in the empty visitation room. a small sigh leaves your lips, and you stand up from the chair, grabbing your bag. it’s always heartbreaking to watch him be escorted back to his cell, and in a way, you’re glad that it wasn’t too drawn out this time.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

A List of "Beautiful" Untranslatable Words

Acasă - [Romanian] Where you feel at home, safe, loved. It's the place where you feel like you belong and that you miss when you're away.

Boketto - [Japanese] gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking of anything specific; daydreaming

Ciğerpare - [Turkish] has Persian origins and literally means ‘liver part’. It refers to someone that you love as much as your own body.

Clagarnach - [Irish] the sound of heavy rain on a rooftop

Commuovere - [Italian] often taken to mean “heartwarming,” but directly refers to a story that moved you to tears

Dauwtrappen - [Dutch] to walk barefoot through morning grass

Dustsceawung - [Old English] the thought that dust used to be other things, and realisation that everything will ultimately end up as dust

Elvágyódás - [Hungarian] Some compare it to wanderlust, but it’s a much broader concept. The word doesn’t just refer to the desire to travel or go to another country, but also to another time in our life, or even a different era. It expresses wanting to escape reality and looking for something undefined.

Encebre - [Galician] something authentic, characteristic, rooted into the culture and specific for a certain region, impossible to find anywhere else

Fernweh - [German] “far sickness”; the feeling of longing for a place you’ve never been to

Fika - [Swedish] enjoying a nice chat over a cup of coffee or tea.

Flâner - [French] aimlessly wandering without any destination, just to enjoy the views

Gluggaveður - [Icelandic] weather that looks beautiful but is unpleasant to be in

Gökotta - [Swedish] waking up early to hear the first birds sing

Heimat - [German] the roots that shape who you are as a person

Hiányérzet - [Hungarian] the feeling that something is missing, but we just can’t put a finger on it

Iktsuarpok - [Inuit] the feeling of anticipation that leads you to keep looking outside to see if anyone is coming

Kairós - [Greek] the perfect, most opportune time for something to happen

Komorebi - [Japanese] sunlight that filters between the leaves on a tree

L’appel du vide - [French] “the call of the void” or the sudden desire to jump when you’re standing high up

Luftmensch - [Yiddish] someone who is a bit of a dreamer

Luscofusco - [Galician] the moment when day fades into the night and all light disappears, leaving everything looking like shadows

Mångata - [Swedish] the trail created by the moon’s reflection on water

Mangomoment - [Dutch] small acts of affection occurring during regular everyday activities. They can be almost unnoticeable, like someone asking how you’re feeling or offering to share their snack with you.

Merak - [Serbian] the feeling you get from simple pleasures that adds up to a sense of happiness and fulfillment

Peiskos - [Norwegian] the experience of sitting in front of a crackling fireplace enjoying the warmth

Querencia - [Spanish] somewhere you feel the most at home

Retrouvailles - [French] a reunion with a loved one after a long time of not seeing each other

Saudade - [Portuguese] the longing for something beautiful that’s now gone

Symatisk - [Danish] to have a good feeling about someone we don’t know very well

Torschlusspanik - [German] The realisation that you need to do something with your life because the time is running and you’re not getting any younger. It can hit you at any age, so one could call it a universal equivalent to the mid-life crisis.

Toska - [Russian] a mixture of pining, restlessness, yearning, nostalgia, melancholy, and depression; a concept embracing the feelings of nostalgia, missing, being sad, even the beginnings of depression

Tsundoku - [Japanese] buying a book and leaving it unread, usually surrounded by a lot of other unread books

Uitwaaien - [Dutch] to go out in windy weather, particularly into nature or a park, in order to refresh and clear one’s mind

Utepils - [Norwegian] sitting outside on a sunny day and enjoying a beer

Vedriti - [Slovenian] to shelter from the rain, either literally or metaphorically, such as when you’re in a bad mood and you’re waiting for the negative emotions to pass

Waldeinsamkeit - [German] the feeling of solitude, being alone in the woods, and a connectedness to nature

Weltschmerz – [German] satirist, Jean Paul, originally known as Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, came up with this word that literally means “world pain.” When you feel that the world is in a deplorable state, Weltschmerz can describe your anguish.

Won - [Korean] reluctance to let go of an illusion

Żal - [Polish] grief, sadness, regret - can be related to both our actions and the actions of others, as well as losing something or missing someone

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ⚜ More: Lists of Beautiful Words ⚜ Word Lists

[ethicaltreatmentofcowplants]

ARAMINTA: So here we are!

LILAC: Wait - is that thing getting closer? Will I have to ride it?

ARAMINTA: No, you won’t have to ride her. Duchess is only here because she hasn’t quite maxed out TEMPERAMENT, and Dodo’s getting tense moodlets from his lack of skill building. They’re working together.

LILAC: He’s still a Slob?

ARAMINTA: Anyways. 

LILAC: So he’s still a Slob.

ARAMINTA: Welcome back to the third in our series of gardenside chats, where we will be discussing what’s different about Round One-

LILAC: And whether my sanity will survive the journey.

ARAMINTA: Now this will be the first time when eliminations occur. Once all the households are played, a final points table will be tallied, and we will unfortunately have to bid a sad farewell to three contestants.

LILAC: Oh, I can think of one or two who you wouldn’t be sad about.

ARAMINTA: It’s about who you take to, Lilac, not me. This will also be the first round where a skill building system comes into play. Basically at the end of your household’s rotation, your total sum of skills will be added up, and they will count towards your points along with friendship and romance.

LILAC: And while I obviously can’t be eliminated - although it would make quite a plot twist if I was - my skills have been cheated back down to zero too. Apart from PAINTING and KNITTING since those are tied to already completed aspirations, and WELLNESS since I have a glitch where I won’t run anywhere.

ARAMINTA: Also since this is the first time contestants will be playable for the Watcher, we will learn what they think of you in terms of attraction level.

LILAC: Oh, I have a pretty good indication already. (winks)

ARAMINTA: Attraction level as well as compatibility and sentiments will also remain. As the Watcher is using the time decayed version of First Impressions, those sentiments will eventually fade - with hopefully new ones to replace them.

LILAC: So in sum, a contestant’s score will come from friendship, romance, skill, attraction, compatibility and any positive sentiments?

ARAMINTA: Exactly. Moving on - we have some viewer submitted questions. This one is for Lilac - alright, don’t be concerned with what my feelings may be. 

LILAC: You are a precious blonde pony and we should always be concerned with your feelings.

ARAMINTA: Thank you, but please don’t worry. On Mad About Dodo, did you want me to win?

LILAC: Initially, no. It’s not that I didn’t want you to win, but that I took time to warm to you.

ARAMINTA: (wryly) That I hear a lot.

LILAC: What won me over was the second day, when Dodo made a joke that was uncomfortable for Lyric and you called him out. I thought ‘okay, this girl is genuine. She has principles - she’s not just telling Dodo what he wants to hear. She’s not afraid to risk her place in the competition to do what she thinks is right.’ And maybe he thought as much too.

ARAMINTA: He wouldn’t have meant to make them uncomfortable. But I wanted him to apologise, or at least to not make jokes like that to them ever again.

LILAC: And you weren’t even that close to Lyric, were you?

ARAMINTA: I liked them, and have a lot of admiration and respect for them. However I didn’t bond with them as much as I did some others. Perhaps if we had spent more time together.

LILAC: We’ve seen how saying anything other than someone being your best friend forever can get twisted, but nothing wrong with that. If anything it’s more admirable that you stepped up for someone else when you had a much stronger bond with Dodo at the time.

ARAMINTA: Awww, thank you so much, Lilac! Next question: which contestants are you looking forward to spending more time with the most?

LILAC: Basically anyone who I felt like I still didn’t have a sense of after the introductions, though I get that three hours in front of live cameras isn’t exactly the most natural and authentic setting in the world. Piper - I’ll be looking to see if there’s a spark. We vibed but we had no romance at the end of our time, although it’s very early in the competition still.

ARAMINTA: Exactly. I had no romance with Dodo at the end of his introductory round, as did a lot of other castmates who eventually fared well.

LILAC: Well you had Leo to contend with. If ‘buzzkill’ were a pixel…

ARAMINTA: (laughs) He’s not so bad.

LILAC: Neither is bacteria in small quantities. Another is Sage. I feel like she was a bit… intimidated, maybe? Hopefully she’ll be more at home once we’re together in a household. Okay, question for you now. What advice will you give to the contestants?

ARAMINTA: Make friends. Not out of some kind of strategy - this isn’t Simsvivor - but because this is such an unique experience, and you’ll want to have people through the other side who get it. Also life will just be easier for you and you’ll have less regrets if you do. 

LILAC: Right. Plus I’m only one Sim so you’re gonna need to fill your social meter in other ways. Also being LOYAL traited, I’m looking not just at how someone gets along with me - but how they treat everyone else around them.

ARAMINTA: (silence)

LILAC: I am, Minta - I swear! (laughs) Trust me, I know the difference between what I’m looking for in a partner and someone who may or may not be a good-

ARAMINTA: And sometimes a pixel simply needs a change of scenery to make life changes. One of the most important things I learned from Mad About Dodo is that not everyone comes into their save file with the ideal set of circumstances for them to thrive.

LILAC: Oh, thriving at villainy is still thriving. And another for you: why did you take this gig?

ARAMINTA: While I don’t think it was down to any malice, I felt like the contestants on Mad About Dodo could have - and should have - been better protected.

LILAC: Yeah, you were in the hands of a megalomaniac who viewed you all as dolls from his toy box and had fun with you accordingly.

ARAMINTA: Leo is… impulsive. Not uncaring, but impulsive. And he tends to be more of a ‘big picture’ thinker and not so considerate of the finer details. Anyway, once I learned that a bachelorette would be held in my home world, I wanted to do what I could to ensure that the cast would have a safer experience. With it being in Henford, I felt some kind of… ownership and responsibility, I suppose you could say.

LILAC: Two very foreign concepts to some others.

ARAMINTA: Not being the producer or the director, I won’t have as much pull. As the host, however, I hope that I can be an advocate for the needs of the contestants. Along that note: any concerns so far?

LILAC: The competition has attracted a lot of outdoorsy, country types. Which I get, given- (waves hand at the lot). And they should do well. I’m not concerned about that. But I’m a city girl through and through. There’s something about a place with some… bustle, that makes me come alive in my bones.

ARAMINTA: Normally I’m the anxious one. I think that’s more of a question for the fourth round.

LILAC: I think so too.

ARAMINTA: And if it comes down to that? Well, there’s one residential lot in San Myshuno that isn’t an apartment. Finally: can we deduce anything at all from the introductory round?

LILAC: That you’re a much better host than Leo?

ARAMINTA: (laughs) Oh, too rude!

LILAC: But true! You didn’t completely centre yourself, and you knew when to fade into the background and when to come forward and keep the conversation going. And you didn’t wow-wow with any-

ARAMINTA: And that is all for now! Best of luck to you, Lilac. Just continue to be genuine - and try to have a good time with it. What wasn’t shown so much on screen was that hardships aside, we did also have some fun on the island. This is an adventure and the opportunity of a lifetime, after all.

LILAC: An adventure I can undertake without even leaving my home lot? Perfect for a LAZY sim.

household one: day one should go up at 10 pm* my time

*GMT 10 am |  EST 5 am |  PST 2 am

lyric by @micrathene-w, dodo by @akitasimblr

[floreuce]

this is going to be a weird post mutuals look away i just really need an answer on something and am too embarrassed to ask anywhere else 😭 sorry this is so long.

i have a very complicated relationship with religion. as much as i would love to believe it, my brain just refuses to let me. i’m not opposed to believing in something if my mind does change someday, but as for right now, i just can’t. the only strong beliefs i hold are superstitions like luck and gut instincts and all that, leading me to do research into pagan stuff because it’s the only thing i even sort of find myself believing in.

i’ve always felt a strong pull to hellenic polytheism, and while i guess i do sort of “practice” it, i also just believe that everything i’m doing is for fun and just because i can. i don’t think i truly believe any of it is real. a few years ago, i had two little altars, one to hera and one to persephone. i truly did view these purely as room decor. i wrote little notes that i would give as “offerings” to the altars but it was just a game to me. i stopped after a while because i got bored.

which brings me to the present. i recently started feeling a “connection” to aphrodite if you can even call it that. i randomly started thinking about religion again and aphrodite just stood out to me all of a sudden. for the past few weeks i’ve been “praying” to her but still i viewed even that as just talking to myself or organizing my thoughts. then about a week ago i was in the middle of cleaning my room and i noticed i had a lot of aphrodite-like items. seashells, fake (fake is important) pearls, heart shaped things, dried roses, etc. i had a free spot on my shelf so i put all the stuff together to make a little aphrodite altar. i had a heart shaped jewelry dish that i put at the center in case i ever wanted to put any offerings but i didn’t think i was going to.

then today, maybe two or three hours ago, i was tidying up again and i absentmindedly placed two things on the offering dish. the first was a bracelet from an ex boyfriend that i had had in my main jewelry box and didn’t want there anymore. the second was a five leaf clover (i have a million of them because i’m crazy good at finding them but that’s an entirely different story) because i thought it was cute and lucky. i didn’t think anything of these items, i barely considered them offerings. up until this point all of this was still just for fun. after i finished cleaning, i took a shower. i feel like it’s also worth noting that this was an extreme everything shower like i was really spoiling myself. i read somewhere that acts of self care can also be seen as offerings to aphrodite but that wasn’t my intention.

so finally here’s the reason i’m making this post. i need help. after my shower i was sitting on my bedroom floor brushing my hair. i wasn’t near anything else, it was just me and my hairbrush and open space around me. as i’m finishing braiding my hair, i brush a stray piece to the side with my hand and onto the floor rolls a pearl. a real genuine pearl. it came out of my hair ???? i literally don’t own any real pearl jewelry, and even if i did this pearl couldn’t have come from it because it doesn’t have a hole, it’s not a bead. genuinely how did a real authentic pearl get into my hair. im completely at a loss for words. i feel like it might have been from aphrodite???? i can’t see any other logical explanation. which is what im looking for, a logical explanation. please help me make sense of this 😭🙏🙏

[tawus]

what is your advice on writing smut? i rlly struggle with creating the chemistry and the tingly feeling in the pits of my stomach it ends up coming out too formulated

Sorry about the delay in answering this. I’ll give my personal pointers and also a more well-rounded resource at the end for the deeper dive

1. Good smut is driven by dialogue, with stakes

Usually for the purpose of turning us on, you gotta have dialogue. Endless descriptions of sexual acts on their own end up becoming dull and nowadays there is SO much smut content out there that if you get bored with one, you can instantly click on a different fic.

Sexual acts come secondary and they’re tied to the primary thread of the tension-filled dialogue between the characters. All the way to the end there’s gotta be dialogue, and the sexual acts are performed almost in the background.

Plus, this is fanfiction, right? We turn to fics to be able to indulge in the attention of our 2D faves. So any dialogue line you write - we will read in the voice of our favourite character and that is what breathes life into that scene.

One of my best smut works is in chapter 6 of Sophisticated (warning: very filthy), but god knows I spent so much time building up the tension between the characters that some readers actually began complaining under the previous chapters, going "When are they gonna fuck already??". When they finally did fuck, 10 out of 10 readers admitted it was worth the wait. Doesn’t mean you gotta write a slowburn longfic to deliver a great smut, but you gotta establish the stakes for either character: what do they have to lose as a result of this lapse of judgement? What does it mean for each of them to let the other fuck them? Don’t be afraid to give your Reader character a personality and preferences - I know a lot of ‘x reader’ authors are afraid to do this, but I do nothing but this.

2. Good smut has to turn me on as I write it

This is lowkey TMI but it is what it is. I tend to write my smut scenes in one sitting, or two if it’s a really long one. I make sure to sit down to write it at a time I know I won’t be interrupted, so that I can catch the horny flow and ride it to the very end. I don’t think about how my sentences turn out, I just keep writing and writing it as filthy as it gets. Editing the text on a later day will fix it all up.

Onanism beforehand is forbidden btw. If you do, post-nut clarity will set in and you won’t be in the right mind for writing smut.

3. Good smut is built around MY kinks

Say, if you chose to take on a commission or a request, in that case you might be forced to write someone else’s kink – and even in that case, it won’t come out quite as genuine if you don’t at least try to embody their kink. But in general when you’re writing fics, centre your smut scenarios around your OWN kinks. That way they will come out most authentic. Don’t try to cater to everyone; you’ll never be able to. Whatever your favourite way of doing the nasty is, write it that way and I guarantee you there will be readers out there who share your preferences and those will be the ones who appreciate your work.

4. You can be inspired by well written smut, but please, for the love of enjoyment and author integrity, don’t copy – it shows.

Sorry, this isn’t directed towards you, but I’ve had experience related to this where someone copied my smut scene almost word for word and I was just like…bruh. In any case, because there is already so much smut content both here and AO3, people are just looking for something new, something unorthodox, something that doesn’t use the same cookie-cutter smut sentences, scenarios, and terms. So the more original your scene is, the better! Don't be afraid to get extra filthy with your descriptions or dialogue lines, venture out of those bounds you read in other smut fics.

And here is the external all-rounded source for writing steamy stuff: ‘I Give You My Body’ by Diana Gabaldon. Dm me if you can’t get it anywhere

[seravphs]

ੈ♡˳·˖✶ — HAWKS x READER 

There’s a beautiful boy in your church and he’s asking for forgiveness. 

wc — 1k

tags — hawks and his catholic guilt complex, church maid/daughter of the local priest reader, religion, title from Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

Is it rude to tell someone they don’t get confession? 

Well, in the first place, it’s not like confession is something that can be got. Confession is…confession. It’s just what it is, but it’s not what it’s not, and what it’s not is whatever the pretty blonde boy is doing in the confessional. He comes in and tries to flay himself alive on the altar of self sacrifice, which is decidedly not in your father’s teachings. 

There’s a reason your brother got sent to the seminary and your parents made you the church maid (church mouse, more like, your brother teases). You’re in your head too much, talking to yourself about your daydreams, but painfully quiet when addressed. 

For all your faults, however, you’re observant. 

Because you’re quiet and soft spoken, people overlook you. The church grandmothers pinch your cheek and call you ‘such a good child’, only to whisper their concerns about your inability to find a husband behind your back. You know they’re only gossiping out of concern, but still. You’ve got time! What’s wrong with being an old spinster, anyways? At least you would never have to ask a man for money if you were self-sufficient. 

You’re not worried. If anything goes wrong, you can extort all the churchgoers with what you know (that was a joke). But what else are you supposed to do with all this information? You’re holding everybody’s secrets and it’s eating you up inside. You’re worried that any time you open your mouth, they might just spill out of you, like the fairy tales about the girl who could only speak in jewels. 

Maybe you need to go to confession. 

Someone beat you to it. 

You can’t see him inside, of course, or what would be the point of a confessional? But you can tell from the minuscule details, as you always have. The sunlight from the large windows have trails of dust motes floating through them, shining on the light marks left behind by expensive dress shoes. The air smells like honey and oranges, cologne that no one else in this town could afford to commission. The single blonde strand of hair (that man shed like a dog, honestly) on the floor tied it altogether. 

Hawks was here. 

Quietly, surreptitiously, you try to sneak off. He’s doing his thing, and you don’t want to disturb him. As nice as it is to hear the soft rumble of his voice smooth over the words of his prayer, you don’t want to eavesdrop. You felt bad enough the first few times you did it and realized how tortured he was. 

Hawks was the most desirable bachelor in the town. He had been adopted by the mayor when he was just an infant and raised to be the perfect successor. He was never anywhere short of the golden boy he had been taught to be, always polite, always the gentleman. You like him well enough, of course. Like everyone else, you couldn’t help but be charmed by him. He just had that aura to him, a sort of call for love that made him irresistible. It was like the beauty of a clear spring day or the sweetness of a newborn puppy - you couldn’t help but adore it. It was only natural.

Still, there was a lack of authenticity that made Hawks distant. He was wealthy, powerful, and well-read, it was true, but more than that, it seemed like there was a glass partition between him and the rest of the world. 

You didn’t think it was all a facade. It was impossible to be as kind as Hawks was and have it all be fake, but you didn’t think it was all real, either. It was like watching a doll rather than a human, simply eerie to witness such perfection and know that some of it must be manufactured. 

Just as you’re about to escape the room, you’re too lost in your thoughts about Hawks to hear the door swing open. 

He sees you. 

“Hello there.” 

You resist the urge to squeak (you are not a mouse, you argue with your brother in your head). 

Run or stay? Fight or flight? Go or stand your ground? 

While you’re deliberating, he’s already caught up to you. 

“The priest’s daughter, right?” he smiles. “It’s good to see you again.” 

You’re a little stunned by his admission even though you shouldn’t be. Hawks is perfect, it makes sense his memory is as well. You try to convince yourself it’s nothing personal, that it’s just part of his upbringing when you ask, “You remember me?” 

“Of course I remember you,” he says. “You were the one who left me the poem, didn’t you? By the Oliver girl?”

You had. 

It was after you had caught him at confession. You hadn’t meant to. It was just-

It had been hours, he was still in there, and you needed to clean.

Hawks had a peculiar way of praying. He knelt down, head pressed firmly to the ground, and prayed like he was begging. It was as if he thought he needed to suffer to get what he wanted - to deserve what he wanted. You caught snippets of prayers on your rounds every hour or so, checking to see if he had left yet. Sometimes, all he was asking for was the right to live. To be made worthy of the gift he had been given, and yet the one he felt he did not deserve. 

But Hawks was a good boy. You knew this. Everyone knew this. You were surprised he didn’t. 

In a moment of sympathy that had been startled out of you by the force of his prayer, or just simple compassion that the Lord had charged you to have for every human being, something had compelled you to slip the poem you had stolen out of your brother’s books into the side pocket of his bag. Then you ushered him out. 

It hadn’t meant anything, really. You were surprised he even found it. 

“Did you like it?” You ask, lamely, with nothing else to say, grasping for topics of conversation. 

Something about his smile seems different from usual. Softer around the edges, eyes crinkled in a way that’s likely to give him premature wrinkles. “It was a kind thing to do. Thank you.” 

Perhaps it’s because he’s so good, but something about Hawks makes you give way to impulsivity. You want to take care of him. It’s like looking at a soaked kitten left on the side of the street, except Hawks is inconceivably more privileged, and yet- 

Something about him seems in need of spoiling. 

It’s that urge that makes you stumble over your next words, struggling to get them out. “I’m not a priest but you’re always welcome! I mean, of course, the church is always open to everyone. You know what I mean!”

“I do,” he laughs. “Thank you. Really. I have a gift for you, if you wouldn’t mind?”

“Oh-“ you’re pleased against your will. He’s so good. At making you love him, at everything. “You don’t have to.”

“Please. I want to. Will you wait to open it until I leave? I’m a little nervous to see your reaction.” 

Now you’re nervous, but you doubt that he would give you anything dangerous. When the door swings closed, you unwrap the beautifully wrapped package he pressed into your palm. It’s a sturdy tube lined with jewel toned velvet. When you pull off the lid and turn it upside down, neatly folded paper cascades into your hand. 

A letter?

(A confession?)

A poem. 

[no-schedule-crepescule]

I decided to write a short story today!

A Chat At The Beach

By Crepescule

The cold and stony pebbles blend peacefully into the tides as they splash endlessly upwards into white glimmering seafoam; the overcast sky coloring the earth and sea below in various shades of different grays as winds seem to blow a chill into the weathered smooth boulders laid haplessly just out of the lowtide’s reach. Voices of seagulls and distant people echo from within a gentle fog looming over the horizon. There was no other place to be than here.

I pick up a pebble, and to both my dismay and intrigue, a little crab scuttles hurriedly away from its compromised shelter, which promptly gets chucked into the water followed by a satisfying splash and a bit of guilt for crustacean property damage. The water rippled and folded in perfect circles as it slowly spread out and dissipated until it rejoined the trajectory of the waves.

“Hey there,” a voice chimed up from behind me, “be not afraid! Or uh… at least that’s what I think I’m supposed to say”.

Great.

When I turned around, I saw an eerily similar figure staring back at me, a sheepish awkwardness spread across their face in a way I recognize my own to do. I tried to hold a face of disinterest, but the uncanny similarity must’ve leaked a hint of intrigue as the familiar stranger walked on over and sat down beside me.

Great.

“So uh… nice weather today huh?” The stranger said.

The similarities didn’t just stop at physical appearances; their voice, their tone, too, resonated with my own. From the way they’re dressed, to the way they tucked their knees into their arms as they sat down, still with that sheepish expression, was one all too familiar in my own reflections.

They awaited a response as they looked out into the overcast sky, periodically sneaking glances in my direction to be met with what I was sure to be my look of disinterest slowly melting into an authentic curiosity.

“Yeah… I guess so” I responded monotonously.

The familiar stranger nodded in concurrence as their mouth seemed to open ever so slightly to speak, only no words came out. The soothing washes of the waves filled an otherwise awkward silence with some solace. It wasn’t unpleasant to not speak. In fact, it was rather soothing. Neither of us seemed like we needed to be anywhere but here.

Though before long, curiosity got the better of me:

“So… what’s up with this huh?” I gestured towards them.

“Huh?” They responded seemingly automatically. “Oh, oh yeah… the whole… the whole I look exactly like you thing, yeah…”

“Yeah?”

“Well uh… well actually now that I think about it I think I had it the wrong way around, but hey you look nicer from this angle anyway!”

I was only more confused now.

They furrowed their brows in embarrassment.

“Right yeah, yeah, okay… okay, I’m really sorry— can I… can I have a do over?”

“Sure…” I didn’t know how else to respond.

“Okay… Hi, what I’m about to say may sound very ridiculous, but hello, I am kind of like… you’re creator?”

I chuckled. “What, like god?”

A tense smile stretched across their face as they looked down on the gravelly beach. Oh my god they can’t be serious.

I took a deep breath and let the salty seaside air fill my lungs.

“You’re serious?”

Their smile stretched further across their face as their hands moved around in circles as they, seemingly fully aware of how ridiculous it sounded, replied through their teeth: “Yeeeaaaah?”

They’re serious.

I covered my eyes with my hands and rubbed the ridge of my nose.

“Oh but it sounds so weird when you put it like that!” They followed up frantically, their hands gesturing in rhythm with every word.

“Okay yeah, but you know full well how ridiculous that sounds right?”

Their hands fell down alongside their gaze in a spent manner.

“Okay yes, but also—” 

They took a deep breath, and held out their right hand towards the sea, almost as if they were anticipating a ball, and stared. My eyes followed, and noticed little ripples starting to form across the surface of where they looked.

These ripples however, shrank; slowly becoming smaller before they all fused into droplets of water that jumped into the sky and landed in a singular point, where the pebble I had thrown into the sea came flying into their hand.

“There” they said, handing the pebble back to me.

Well fuck.

“So uh… scale of 1 to 10 how’re we doing about now?” The stranger asked, their eyes squinted in embarrassment.

“You’re god??” I exclaimed in disbelief.

“No… I said I created you, and maybe also this world… god’s a title with way too much responsibility, god knows I don’t want that,” They said. “Hehe… god knows…”

The wind blew the same as it did before. The waves were still reaching for the rocks. Nothing seemed to change upon this revelation… but I don’t know what I expected either.

“4,” I replied, “4…”

The stranger looked towards me in a sense of relief.

“Ah… well that’s… that’s good… I think…”, they said uncertainty.

Questions raced into my head a million a second, but they raced away just as fast as I sat there dumbfounded in front of god themself. I tried to reach out for one of the questions speeding by, losing my grip over and over before one finally stuck.

“So what’s… what’s this about?” I gestured once more in their general direction.

“Hm?”

“You said you created me… and this world right… So why look like me?”

“Oh…”

“Why me?” I asked again, unable to hold back a chuckle.

“Oh um… well it’s complicated.”

“Good thing it seems like we’re in no rush.”

“...”

“Yeah…”

The sides of their mouth turned upwards as they seemed to search for the words in their head to explain.

“Well… I made you in my image, you’re all that I know… does that make sense?” They looked at me.

“Uh… sorta? Can you be more specific?”

“Okay, how about… okay…” they paused and placed their hand on their chin, “You… are me!.. My own impression of me… of who I’m supposed to be…”

“Wow…” I said in disbelief once more.

“Yeeeeeaaaaaaah…”

“...”

“...”

The cold salty air skidded over my skin and blew through my hair.

“You got problems,” I said to god.

“I know,” They replied sheepishly once more, “I know…”

I felt a sly grin skip across my face:

“So… if you made me in your image…”

“I should know what you have on your mind? Yeah I do… let’s get this over with” They finished for me.

“Glad you’re cooperative,” I teased.

The cold gravelly beach beneath us gave way to a large throw towel as pillows and blankets appeared seemingly from nowhere. A soothing warmth slowly took over the biting chill of the cold seaside wind, followed by the cricket songs beginning to chirp as the sunlight behind the fog started to dim. 

We both settled into comfortable positions devoid of back pain to seemingly both of our surprises. I reached out my hand and without words leaving my lips, a nice cup of tea appeared before me.

“Why thank you,” I said.

“Please, it’s the least I can do,” They replied, just as much smug in their tone, only within that smug, a dot of shame.

“So, let’s start with the classic, impossible to lift boulder?”

“I’ll get back to you on that… I’m still trying to figure that out myself”.

“What about religions, which got it the most correct?”

“Whichever one I feel like drawing inspiration from.”

“And…” I paused… I looked towards the stranger, and they let out a deep and tired sigh.

“... and all the pain and suffering in the world?”

“...”

An expression of exasperation leaked out of their eyes. They laid down on the towel and put their hands on their stomach, and with one breath, seemed to breathe out the tension stored in their body.

“I didn’t know any better…” god said.

“What do you mean?”

“...”

“I may have created this world, and you too, but they were created in my image… my image of my world.”

They closed their eyes and seemed to focus on the relaxing melody of the waves.

“I… I didn’t know any better, to create a world where there wasn’t any suffering. I couldn’t imagine a world without it.”

“I didn’t know any better.” They repeated.

They breathed in…

…

…

And out…

Twilight started to shine through the fog over the horizon, the overcast skies starting to drift away as the zenith was slowly glazed with a beautiful burnt orange. 

The familiar stranger turned towards me, their head resting on their arm half-propped up.

“Y’know that got me thinking…” they said, “All this um… all this talk about believing… and faith… y— y’know the deal. All this talk’s got me thinkin’...”

“I may not be able to say for my own world but… has it ever crossed your mind that… maybe god doesn’t believe in themself?” god asked.

“Huh? You lost me there”

“I can’t imagine a world without pain and suffering…” they said, “I mean yeah, undoubtedly the world has so many great things in it, beautiful views… music… oh and the food, I just love food so much, but… I can’t imagine all that without the pain and suffering… and there’s so much of that too.”

“I… I don’t believe in myself sometimes…”

“... I don’t believe I can make a world without suffering if… if it’s all I’ve known…” god said.

Well fuck.

“Well fuck,” I replied.

The burnt orange had now slowly begun to dwindle as the purple of night took over, the clouds in the sky stretched into wisps of remnants, giving way to the shining night filled with glimmering stars dotted across the heavens, fading in and out of focus as they danced with each other. The moon glistened brightly in the distance, illuminating the top of the fog over the horizon as the voices of seagulls and people continued to echo throughout, harmonizing with the cricket songs chirping in blades of grass scattered around the stony beach.

The wind continued to blow a chill into the boulders still out of reach of the now wine-dark sea, throwing clumps of seafoam at them in a whimsical manner, knowing tomorrow morning they will once again be in embrace. 

The familiar stranger sat beside me, staring into the distance.

“In your image huh?” I asked.

“In my image…” a slight nod of acknowledgement in their head as they spoke.

There was no other place we needed to be than here.

Not for me.

Not for them.

Not for the earth, the sea, the sky nor the stars…

[vannahmontannah]

“How do I deal with rejection? I’m dealing with a lot of rejection right now,”

“Well, I mean if no one wants you, then you’re free, right?”

“That was such a fucking ignorant response. I don’t wanna be free. I wanna be loved and comforted,”

“You have your family for that,”

“Talking to you is like talking to a fucking wall. A brick cement one at that!” She rolled her eyes and walked off.

“Wait! Where are you going?”

“To find a fucking real ass therapist!”

“Wait, wait, wait! Come back!”

“What?”

“Look…I know what I’m saying is vague and blatantly ridiculous, but…dealing with rejection is hard. I know because I was right there in your shoes. Yes, I was young every girl I came across just wouldn’t give me the chance. No matter how much I’ve grown and matured, it continued. The only real way to deal with it, I’d suggest better your mind and mental energy for you. I put my mind on things I enjoyed to do and even went back to things I stopped doing. It never hurts to alter your appearance like wear something nice and look presentable. The number one rule is to always be yourself. I don’t care what the situation may be. Be yourself! If you don’t, you’re not authentic,”

“But they don’t care about that!” She sniffed.

“Someone will! Someone will! We have all the women in the world altering their bodies for a man who doesn’t give a rats ass about them not realizing the miles these women go! It’s not healthy. Sure, they get surgery for their insecurities, but it’s always for the male gaze. Taking rejection is one of the most humbling and horrible experiences ever. Just take that rejection, and come back a new person. Guaranteed they will come back,”

“How come it’s easy for a man to move on and not us?”

“Well…men just do what they wanna do. Sometimes, the person they were with…they weren’t happy with them to begin with. Some just move on quicker than others and take it differently. I know sometimes women may think they were the problem, but a lot of times ya aren’t,”

“I just feel like I’m only stuck with guys from the past who come back. And sure it’s fun and all but…we never go anywhere as far like dating. We talk like a couple but it doesn’t progress,”

“Well, you don’t have to allow it. It’s just lust at the end of the day. If they wanted too, they would. I’m sorry you feel unwanted. It can be depressing and hard to deal with. What is not for you will go away. You don’t have to feel stuck on the same people. You can do things to feel better about yourself fly like a butterfly. You’re not ugly. You’re not dumb. You are fun to hang out with and have a versatile personality. And sure, you can change your appearance, but it’s all about how you are in the inside,”

“When will they see it?”

“When they want too. Can’t force anyone to see how much of a wonderful person you are. It never works that way,”

“I just don’t wanna be alone, you know? I’m sick of people telling me that I don’t need a man and to focus on myself. And I know I don’t, but I want. Like I’m straight. I have my own everything and still working on some things. But, I want finally say I got what I wanted and not what I needed. I’ve had come across people I didn’t wanna let go, but they let me go. Watching someone you wanted to be with give someone else the world is devastating…”

“I know. I understand exactly what you’re saying. But you can’t look at that think that’s the end. It’s never the end. You have to go on and live for you look forward. Like I said before, it’s taking forever, I know…but they will come,”

“Just don’t wanna settle for someone I don’t like, you know,”

“And you don’t have too. They may seem to always come, but it’s up to you to give them a chance. Its going to come around,”

“I guess so. But the next time I get rejected, I’m fighting,”

“Let’s not do that,”

[ginalinettiofficial]

alright u know what. i’m gonna fucking say it. i don’t think posts that go like:

OP: here is a post

OP reblogging themself: /screenshot of tags reading “posts that have 10k notes to me”/ don’t do this to me

Someone Else: HAHAHAHAH YEAH GET WREKT IDIOT (or other such comments celebrating the fact that OP got what they didn’t want, which was a popular post)

are funny. i think the very first one i saw i chuckled a bit. but now it is like. every single post and i haven’t laughed at ANY of them since. and the longer this trend goes on the less funny i find it.

in psychoanalyzing myself about this (i’m avoiding a time-sensitive task, you see) i’ve come to the conclusion that what i dislike about it is the fact that, after the first few posts of that nature, any OP who is claiming to not want a ton of notes on their post is very clearly Not Actually Upset or dreading the notes or whatever and we know this for a fact because you can turn reblogs off!!! you can delete the post!!! there are ways that you could make it so that a post of yours never actually hits a significant number of reblogs in the first place. and so anyone who is saying that kind of “oh no please don’t do this to me! don’t curse me to have a lot of notes” is actually saying, like, “oh noOoOo~ please don’t give this post notes 😉😛 whatever will i dooooooo 👀😜” and so the whole post just comes across as so disingenuous.

so much of tumblr culture revolves around us sharing conversations between strangers that are funny or wild or interesting and that’s GREAT and what makes tumblr so cool!!! you can’t get that anywhere else!!!!! but the thing about it is that so much of what makes that sort of thing cool IS the authentic and genuine nature of it all - people are funny and do and say funny fucking things and that’s cool and it’s cool to see the ways that we interact and/or FAIL at interacting with one another. you see a tumblr post wherein someone references were-ralph’s pineapple gif and somebody else doesn’t get the reference and it feels genuine and fun. and then you get posts where people do their own take on the meme of the week - inserting their own fandom or hot take into the format of a current popular meme, or just taking a crack at saying something funny in a certain way. but when i see these posts that are purely and clearly people just PRETENDING to have a Situation but they’re not actually having a situation at all and in fact just wanted to get a lot of notes on a post so that more people will like their usual content so that they can get dopamine from having more notifications and interaction on their “content”, whatever that may be. and i know that we all know how a popular post CAN really nuke your notes for a while, we get it, and yes it’s fun to joke about that, especially when it happens to unsuspecting people who were used to shouting into the void that is tumblr and suddenly one day woke up to the void shouting back!!! but it’s much less fun when you have someone who is basically shouting into the void and just saying “oh noooo void, ~please~ don’t shout back at me 😏” because the reason those posts are funny in the first place is because the OP is getting fucked over (or just generally inconvenienced and surprised by a gajillion notifications) and reacting to that genuinely, and when the OP WANTED to get a bunch of notifications, they are not actually getting fucked over at all!!! they got exactly what they wanted which is far less satisfying an ending, especially when the whole premise of the joke is supposed to be “hahahaha this person wanted something to Not Happen but then it Happened 😈”

whew. okay i’m done i’m fine i’m finished ranting about this very specific pet peeve of mine. just know. if you make a post and someone tags it “investing at 20 notes for a 20k note post” or whatever. if you REALLY didn’t want to get a bunch of notes? the LAST thing you would do would be to screenshot that tag and say “don’t you dare” because you know damn well that is a recipe for a bunch of fucking notes and by doing that and formatting your post in that specific manner that you KNOW is designed to get hella notes, you are simply a poseur.

also fun fact i found out a few months back that poseur and poser are two different words!!!! isn’t that wild. i’m pretty sure they mean the same thing but it’s weird that there’s two of them and they are not just two different spellings of the same word

[crumbsandcraving]

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Wide Range of StylesStreetwear is not one-size-fits-all, and OTSB embraces this diversity. Whether you're looking for oversized premium streetwear t-shirts online or edgy tiger ripped black shorts online, the store has an extensive range of styles to suit your personal taste. No matter your vibe—be it laid-back, bold, or artistic—OTSB has something that fits your aesthetic perfectly.

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If there’s one thing streetwear enthusiasts swear by, it’s a high-quality t-shirt. At OTSB, you can buy premium streetwear t-shirts online that combine classic designs with modern flair. These tees are more than just clothing—they’re statements in themselves. With clean lines, bold graphics, and unique elements, these t-shirts are perfect for creating a standout look. Whether you’re pairing it with jeans, shorts, or even a casual blazer, these t-shirts are incredibly versatile and can be styled in endless ways.

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Looking for the perfect pair of bottoms to complement your premium streetwear t-shirts? Look no further than the tiger ripped black shorts online at OTSB. These edgy shorts are made for those who want to turn heads and make a bold fashion statement. With a unique distressed look and an iconic tiger print, these shorts can easily become the centerpiece of any outfit. Whether you’re hitting the streets or just hanging out with friends, these shorts are sure to add that perfect dose of attitude to your look.

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OTSB isn’t just about looking good—it’s also about raising awareness and making a difference. Their cancer sucks muscle tee online is a prime example of how fashion can be used for a cause. This tee features a strong, no-nonsense message that brings attention to the fight against cancer, while also delivering a stylish, comfortable fit. Made from soft, breathable fabric, this muscle tee pairs perfectly with shorts, joggers, or even a pair of skinny jeans. When you wear it, you're not just showing your sense of style—you’re showing your support for a cause that affects millions.

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OTSB’s commitment to providing high-quality, unique streetwear sets it apart from the competition. The combination of premium fabrics, exclusive designs, and a commitment to self-expression makes it the perfect destination for anyone looking to Buy Unique Streetwear Online USA. Whether you want to update your wardrobe with stylish tiger ripped black shorts online or express your individuality with a cancer sucks muscle tee online, OTSB ensures that every item is crafted to perfection.

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If you're looking to elevate your streetwear game and make a statement with your clothing, OTSB is the place to be. From premium streetwear t-shirts online to unique streetwear pieces, OTSB offers everything you need to stay ahead of the fashion curve. With a focus on quality, creativity, and individuality, OTSB is your go-to destination for unique, stylish streetwear that helps you express your true self. So, why wait? Head over to OTSB and start shopping today!

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A one-stop-shop for tech and treats at The Hobbyist

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A one-stop-shop for tech and treats at The Hobbyist

We’re proud to partner with American Express to spotlight a group of LGBTQIA+ inclusive businesses and merchants across NSW. The Hobbyist offers tech repairs and international snacks, proudly backed by American Express.

Calling all gamers, tech enthusiasts, and those with a sweet tooth!

Whether you need a computer or watch fixed or need a custom build, The Hobbyist is conveniently based in Holsworthy in south-western Sydney and ready to get you back in the game. But The Hobbyist is more than just tech.

A passionate techie all his life, Daniel Edwards started out offering tech repair and computer-building in his convenient location opposite Holsworthy train station.

“I noticed many of my customers were gamers who also wanted US Mountain Dew and other international snacks, so we branched out,” he recalled.

A whole new venture was born. The Hobbyist introduced a selection of international drinks and sweets to give gamers the perfect sugar rush.

Whether it’s authentic US Mountain Dew or exclusive candies you just can’t find anywhere else, stock up on snacks for your next run on Diablo IV, Cyberpunk or Fortnite.

The Hobbyist is a haven for tea connoisseurs as well. Daniel has partnered directly with stockists in Sri Lanka to bring customers a curated selection of the finest Sri Lankan teas,not available anywhere else.

“The majority of the brands we offer are not found anywhere else in Australia,” Daniel explains.

“As we are direct-to-consumer with no wholesaler, customers gets the savings,” he said.

The Hobbyist also provides a courier service at a flat fee to most areas, making it easy to get your favourite treats delivered to your door.

Find out more at www.thehobbyist.com.au

This article is proudly backed by American Express

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What Makes Our Story Worth Sharing and Authentic in Tourism?

What makes our story worth sharing? Let's explore the value of authentic narratives in travel and hospitality beyond crafting compelling USPs and catchy travel slogans. In the competitive world of travel and hospitality, success hinges not just on beautiful destinations or luxury accommodations but on the strength of the stories we share. The essence of every travel business, especially for entrepreneurs and marketers, is captured in an authentic story that resonates with audiences. When our narratives transcend mere sales pitches, they become vessels of inspiration, connection, and trust. So, what makes our story worth sharing? Here’s how a well-told, value-rich story can elevate your travel brand’s impact.

1. Authenticity in the Heart of Storytelling-What Makes Our Story Worth Sharing

Connecting with Audiences on a Personal Level: In travel marketing, authenticity sets you apart. Authenticity in storytelling allows travelers to see the real experiences and personalities behind the brand, making it easier for them to trust you.

Evolving Beyond Traditional Marketing: Today’s travelers are well-versed in discerning genuine stories from mere sales tactics. They’re looking for brands that provide value and understanding, where storytelling isn’t a marketing tactic but an insight into the brand’s philosophy. A story rooted in truth becomes a valuable differentiator in a crowded industry.

2. Creating Meaningful Connections Through Purpose

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3. Building Trust Through Transparency

Unpacking the Realities of Your Operations: Travelers are drawn to honesty, even if it includes admitting challenges or setbacks in delivering experiences. Transparency fosters trust, and audiences appreciate brands that are open about what they do, how they do it, and why. Sharing authentic stories that reflect real efforts, such as sustainable practices or collaborations with local communities, shows audiences that your brand is genuinely invested in making a positive impact. Emphasizing Local Partnerships and Sustainability Efforts: Highlighting your collaboration with local communities not only adds substance to your story but also gives travelers a reason to choose your services, knowing that their experience contributes positively to the destination they’re visiting.

4. Using Storytelling to Illustrate Your Unique Value Proposition

Showcasing the Unique Aspects of Your Brand: Every travel brand has something unique to offer, whether it’s an exclusive lodge in a secluded location, a rare cultural experience, or a dedication to sustainable tourism. Telling stories around these unique aspects highlights what travelers can expect and, more importantly, why they can’t get it anywhere else. Standing Out in a Saturated Market: In a digital world where every brand vies for attention, a unique story that clearly illustrates your value proposition ensures you’re not only noticed but remembered. An engaging narrative can make a niche product or a specialized service seem like the perfect solution for specific travel needs. Another great thing is Educating and Inspiring Through Narratives that Convey Your USP Essence. Providing Knowledge and Insight for Your Audience: Today’s travelers want to be informed and inspired. Stories that educate about a destination’s history, culture, or natural wonders add depth to the experience, making it more enriching. Knowledge-sharing through storytelling enhances the traveler’s journey and showcases your brand as an expert guide. Inspiring Responsible and Conscious Travel Choices: Narratives that highlight responsible travel practices and conscious choices appeal to travelers looking to make a positive impact. When your story includes guidance on how travelers can contribute to sustainable tourism, you inspire them to travel thoughtfully, all while strengthening your brand’s position as a conscious leader in the industry.

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But don’t stop there! Make sure all your social channels are optimized and your website is up-to-date. This ensures that your content has the maximum impact and reaches the right people. 🌍

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