#thread ;; aurora james

[kittywriites]

It was official: she was a dirty, two-timing slut. But was it an official title if the two-timing actually only happened once? Never mind that it was practically all she'd thought about since. Never mind that she'd found any and every excuse not to let Max touch her. And certainly never mind that nearly every night, the memory alone of her evening with Julian was enough to make her thighs slick with need. It was a one time lapse in judgement. She had herself fully convinced of that by the time she stepped into their family home for the annual Christmas party. And other than the crimson flush of her cheeks every time she felt Julian's eyes on her, she gave nothing away, busying herself playing hostess. Topping off drinks, passing around snacks, and just generally being the sweet and dutiful girlfriend Max knew and loved. Each time he tried to slip an arm around her, she flitted off to find extra cups, or more ice, or refill the chip bowl. If he noticed her distance, he didn't say anything, and she was grateful for that. Guilty, but grateful. Another nearly empty bowl sent the blonde on a beeline for the kitchen, barely making it past the door before she suddenly collided with somebody. "Oh, sorry!" she blurted reflexively before wide eyes caught sight of the familiar wall of muscle she'd run into. Heat flooded her cheeks once more and she averted her gaze, ducking around the older boy and heading for the pantry. "Just – just getting more chips." she explained. Though when she pulled the cupboard door open, she couldn't focus on a damn thing inside it, hyper aware of his presence behind her. || @esoerotica

[justmeinadaze]

We're A Family Part 23 (Steddie X You)

Warnings: Dads Steddie/ Fem mom reader, SMUT, all the regular smut that comes with these three. ANGST, for me this is soft angst lol I said what I said. They run into the guys ex and Eddie deals with his emotions regarding her and the things she's said in the past, Ro struggles with the thought of her brother going away to college so the parents have to handle that. FLUFF, they love each other and their kids <3

Word Count: 3687

Series here

 Low whimpering and soft movements shook you from sleep as you rolled over to a sight you had seen many mornings in the past. Eddie was on top of Steve slowly riding him as the other boy softly smiled up at his blissed out face while languidly stroking his cock. You always wanted them to feel comfortable so you laid there quietly as you watched them like a work of art. 

“There you go, baby.”, Steve whispered. “Fuck, you take me so well.”

Threading his fingers in his husband’s hair, he pulled his lips to his own as Eddie panted against them. 

“Harder, Steve. Please.”

“Yeah? Is that you need, honey? I can do that for you.”

His large palms slide down the man’s back and grip his hips, thrusting up to meet his movements while he continued to bounce and roll his own waist above him. 

Both men smirked when they heard you heavily sigh, knowing you were awake.

“Good morning, sweetheart.”

“I bet it is.”, you tease as he bites his bottom lip. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

“No interruption.”, Steve replies in his husky morning tone that you assume is what got the metalhead riled up. 

Lifting the boy from him, he turns Eddie to face you on his side as he wraps his arms around him, spooning him from behind as he slides back into his entrance and thrusts his hips at a steady but firm pace. 

After softly kissing your lips, the long-haired man rested his forehead on yours as he guided his fingers under your panties and through your core. 

“Fuck, baby, you’re so wet.”

Placing your palm over his own, you cling to him as he pushes his middle and ring fingers into your center, groaning when they clench around him at the sound of Steve’s heavy, strangled moans. 

“God, just like that, Steve. Shit.”, Eddie grunted as his hand matched the other boy’s rhythm.

“Oh, Eddie…”, you moan as his digits rapidly abuse your g-spot.

Taking ahold of his husband’s throat, Steve tilted his head back, kissing and nibbling on the man’s sweet spot as he thrust his release inside of him. While pumping Eddie’s cock with his hand, the metalhead folded into him as he came, trying to still focus on you as you guided his movements till your own release followed soon after. 

You watched with heavy eyes as they continued to softly kiss each other before pulling you closer to do the same. 

***

“Good job, Dylan!”, Steve cheered as his son hit the final homerun that ended the game with his school winning. You beamed as James clapped his tiny hands while Aurora danced in front of Eddie shouting her brother’s name in excitement. 

After the obligatory high fives to the other team and everyone congratulating him, your daughter ran down the bleachers meeting Dylan halfway and tackling him with a big hug as he lifted her off her feet.

“That was amazing, baby.”, you praise as he flashes you a big smile.

“Thanks, mom. Hey, Noah invited me to lunch but I told him I was hanging out with you guys today and I would ask if I could come over for dinner.”

“Is that a long-winded way of saying you want to spend the night with Noah?”, Eddie jokes making his son laugh as he nods.

“I’m fine with that, my love.”, you smile as you tilt up to kiss his cheek.

“Oh my god. Is that Edward Munson and Steven Harrington in front of me?”

The three of you recognized the female voice immediately as you froze in place by your car. Steve exhaled loudly as he turned first, coming face to face with their ex. 

“Hello Emily. Always a pleasure to see you.”

“Oh wow. Look at everyone in your family!”, she coos, her voice making you visibly cringe. “Is this the little boy I met before?!”

“Um, hi. I’m Dylan.” He extends his hand politely for her to shake making her giggle a bit too excitedly. 

“I don’t know if you remember me. I saw you at your talent show in elementary. My niece was the young lady who danced.”

“Ooooh yeah. I remember you a bit.”

“That’s actually why we are here now. She goes to the school you just slaughtered.”

“Well, Emily, it’s been great catching up. We’re just going to—”

Aurora cuts off her father as she wiggles out of her brother’s embrace and extends her own tiny palm to the lady in front of her. 

“Hello! I’m Aurora Munson-Harrington. It’s nice to meet you.”, she introduces with her big trademark smile. Before Emily can return the salutations, however, Eddie hastily lifted her in his arms, holding her away from his ex.

“Don’t touch my daughter.”

“Dylan, baby, why don’t you take Ro and James and get them buckled in, alright?”

Nodding, he grabbed the baby from your arms and tried to do the same with his sister but to his surprise his father wouldn’t let her go.

“Honey, it’s alright. Dylan won’t let anything happen to her.”, Steve soothed, comforting the man enough to release her from his hold. Rubbing his back, he tenderly kissed his cheek before turning his attention back to the woman in front of them. 

“I see you didn’t take my advice. I guess I was wrong though, huh. I mean it’s been what… ten years?”

“12.”, you reply with distain ready to leave her behind. 

“Was I also wrong about the genes? I’m guessing the girl came from Ed here? This is also new.”, she snarks as she points between the boys. “You two weren’t fucking when we were together.”

“Hm. Maybe because we didn’t feel comfortable being ourselves with you. Thankfully we found someone better. Come on, guys.”

As Steve tries to guide you both towards your vehicle, Eddie abruptly twists out of his embrace to face his ex. 

“My daughter is perfect. She’s smart, funny, beautiful, and very creative. She loves art and is incredibly kind almost to a fault. She’s not trash and neither was I. You made me feel like I didn’t deserve kids of my own but now I have three. Fuck you, Emily.”

Without waiting for her reply, he spins on his heels and marches towards the car.

***

Steve sighs from his spot on the couch as he watches Eddie lazily strum his guitar. He had been melancholy since everyone had gotten home choosing to remain in his own head for the time being. James was on the floor in front of him fast asleep as he sucked his thumb while you and Dylan were in the kitchen browsing for things online while Aurora nibbled on the rest of her lunch.

“This is a cute little place for you and Daisy. It’s right by the school to.”

“Can we afford it?”

“I don’t see why not as long as you two aren’t scarfing pizza every night.”, you giggle as he lightly shoves your shoulder. Your eyes scan over him taking in the young man before you. He had grown up so much and you still hadn’t dealt with the fact that soon he wouldn’t just be upstairs or in the living room but a few states away. “I’m going to miss you, weirdo.”

His grin grows as he circles his arm around you and kisses your cheek. 

“I’m going to miss you to, mom. I promise I’ll be here every holiday and a couple of weeks in the summer.”

“Where is Dylan going?”, Ro asked as she glanced your way.

“To college, sweetie, remember?”

“Yeah but… he’ll still be in the room next to mine…right?”

“Rara…”, her brother chuckled. “That would be a LONG drive every morning if I lived here. I’m moving in with Daisy to Virginia. I showed you on that map on my phone.”

Your mom Spidey sense began to sound off as her big chocolate eyes met yours before glaring at her brother. 

“Aurora, baby, it’s ok. Like he said, he’s still going to come visit us and—”

“NO! NO, YOU CAN’T LEAVE!”

Both men promptly appeared in the kitchen trying to assess the situation as it unfolded and began to spiral. 

“Ro, I don’t want to leave. I have to go to school—”

“Why do you HAVE to go so far away!?”

“I-I-I…”, he stumbled over his words as eyes pleaded with you guys for help. 

“Aurora, Dylan is moving with Daisy so they can go to school together.”, Steve tried to assist but it just made her huff as she jumped off her chair and slammed her little feet to the ground.

“I hate Daisy! And I hate you, Dylan! You’re mean!”

“Ro…”

Ignoring her brother, she turned and ran up the stairs banging her bedroom door shut for emphasis. 

“I got her.”

“No.”, Steve intercepted as he placed his palm on Eddie’s chest. “I know you’re not 100%. I can handle it.”

“Whatever.”, the metalhead sighed as he headed towards the entry way and threw on his jacket. 

“Hey, what does that mean?”

“It means, whatever, Steven.”

“I’m just trying to help.”

“Yeah, sure. As long as you’re the hero, right?”

“Eddie…” The man tried to reach for his arm to stop him but flinched when his husband pulled away angrily. 

“I can handle my kids. I can handle my parents and I sure as hell could have handled Emily!”

You and Steve watched with equally confused eyes as he matched his daughter’s tantrum, banging loudly out the front door. 

“Wait here, kid, ok?”

Dylan nodded at your instruction as you ran after Steve who promptly trailed frustratingly after the man he loved. 

“Eddie, what the fuck are talking about?! You did handle her today; extremely well in fact.”

“Thanks, Harrington. Glad I got your approval.”, he muttered under his breath, sighing as you skidded in front of him, blocking entry to his van. 

“Baby, you always shut down like this when it comes to her. I know you’re not mad at him or me. Just talk to us, Eddie, please.”

Tenderly, he kisses your forehead before firmly but gently moving you aside as he gets behind the wheel and drives off into the night.

##########

Eddie exhales heavily as he takes a long swig of the beer in his bottle. 

“Nick, another please.”

The man is startled when a hand pats his back and his son throws himself onto the stool beside him. 

“Dylan? How the hell did you get in here?”

“I don’t know if you noticed, dad, but this place isn’t restricted to people under 21 anymore.”, he smiles as he flashes him the big X on the back of his hand signaling he’s underage. “I don’t know if you two know this either but mom hates when you both leave like that when you’re upset. When you come home she’s going to pretend she’s not but…”

“How’s Ro?”

“I don’t know. She still won’t talk to me. Dad’s trying to calm her down but he’s having a bit of a meltdown himself. I mean the only one who’s not upset right now is James.”, the boy chuckles sullenly. “Can I ask what happened? Or does it involve taxes?”

They both laugh at the memory before Eddie leans back in his seat and stares into the void. 

“That woman we saw today… That’s Steve and I’s ex; the one right before your mom. It didn’t end well.” The metalhead told him the story they had told you many years ago after your first encounter with her. Dylan listened intently, absorbing his words and frowning when he told her about Emily never wanting his kids. 

“Fuck her.”, he swore making his father laugh as he spit some of his beer back into its bottle. “I mean come on. You’re a great dad and Aurora is absolutely wonderful.”

“Yeah, she is. You all are.”

“Can I ask why you felt like you needed to leave?”

Eddie sighs as he tries to figure out how to word what he’s feeling. 

“Growing up my parents made me feel like trash you throw away especially when my mom left me with my uncle. When we were dating Emily she made me feel the same. She wanted to throw me away and be with Steve. I, honestly, think you and your mom are the first people to not make me feel garbage you cast aside.”

“And Steve.” The metalhead’s eyes meet Dylan’s as he softly smiles. “Dad would have been that first non-Munson to do that.”

“Yeah…”

“And that makes you feel bad.”

“Jesus Christ, you little therapist. Yes, it makes me feel bad.”, he laughs. “Y/N has always been there and defended me which I love but Steve’s always gone that extra mile you know. Throwing himself on the preverbal sword so to speak. Usually, I just let him do his thing but, I don’t know, I guess Emily just really hurt me and I never really got to tell her to fuck off.”

“Why don’t you tell her now?”

Dylan gestures with his head and his father follows his eyeline just in time to see his ex sauntering their way. 

“I swear to God, like a fucking virus this woman. Nick! I’ll see you later.”, he announces as he throws money on the bar. 

“Hey Eddie. What are you doing out and about? Where’s Steve?”

“Steve is at home with our wife and other 2 kids. He’s spoken for Emily. Let it go.”

“Said the man who gave me shit in a stadium parking lot.”

The metalhead chuckles under his breath as he turns to face her. 

“See the only difference is Steve dumped your ass after you said everything you wanted to say. I never got that luxury. I came home from work and you were gone. I hope you know what you missed out on. All of my kids especially Aurora are amazing and my marriage between Y/N and Steve are way better than I could have ever dreamed. That could have been your life but you were too much of a selfish bitch to care about anyone except yourself.”

As both boys headed towards the parking lot, Emily drunkenly trailed behind. 

“Listen to you taking about marriage like what you have with of them is real.”, she spat. “Because of you, you denied Steve a real marriage with a real family! You’re the selfish one! I loved him, Eddie.”

“No, you didn’t. If you did you never would have asked him to abandon me!”, he growled. “We are best friends and you tried to split us apart. The fact that you thought he would even consider that shows how little you knew about him. Y/N never once tried to separate us and even encouraged our relationship allowing it to grow. I love him, Emily.”

Grabbing his son, he yanked him towards the van tossing him his keys. 

#############

When they got home, the house was quiet with most of the lights turned down except in the kitchen where you and Steve were sitting knocking back small glasses of alcohol you hid in the cabinet for occasions such as this. 

Dylan patted his father comfortingly on the back before running up the stairs to get ready for bed. 

“Eddie.”, you sighed in relief as you got up to hug him. “Are you ok, baby? We were so worried—”

The metalhead’s lips cut you off as he cupped your cheeks and passionately kissed you. 

“I told you once that after Emily, Steve and I thought we couldn’t do the shared partner thing but, sweetheart, I’m so glad we did. Everything we have is because of you. Our kids, this house, our jobs, even Steve and my relationship. You never once made us feel like we had to choose or discouraged it. You allowed us to be ourselves and I fucking love you for that.”

Tilting forward, you kissed him again, continuing to hold him tightly as he addressed his husband.

“I’m sorry I snapped at you. Steve, since I met you, you’ve always gone the extra mile for people you love. Sometimes… it makes me feel bad that you dive headfirst into certain situations allowing yourself to take those bullets for me.”

Coming around the table, Steve wrapped his arms around you both, bringing you to his chest. 

“I lead with my heart and I know it’s a strength and a fault. Eddie, I hope you know I don’t mind taking those so-called bullets. I love you both so much and those kids. I’d do anything for them and you. I hear what you’re saying though. We should have talked to Emily together. I should have talked to you about your parents. I should have asked if you wanted me to talk to Rara instead of just…being the hero.”

You both chuckle at his pronunciation of your daughter’s name before the metalhead lifts you in his arms and carries you to the bedroom. After yanking feverishly at each other’s clothes, you grin as he passionately kisses your lips, groaning into your mouth when he feels Steve between his legs eagerly sucking his cock. 

“That’s it, Steve, baby. Fuck.”

“Oh! I have an idea.”, you jump up eagerly, stumbling slightly as your tipsy legs carry you where you need to go. Eddie breathily laughs before focusing back on the other boy, petting his head as he swirled his tongue along his veins and across the tip making the long-haired boy’s eyes roll. 

Tapping on Steve’s shoulder, he glances your way and smiles at the strap on you have in your hands. Bouncing off the bed, he helps you put it on and watches with eager, lust filled eyes as you climb onto the mattress on your knees, tug on Eddie’s arm, and place him in front of you of you, wrapping your arms around his stomach as he sinks down on to the toy. 

His body folds into yours as you both moan and your lips trail along his back as he begins to bounce against you. Your own glassy eyes find Steve’s and he smiles, kissing your lips before maneuvering himself on all fours in front of Eddie as he waited. 

“Oh my fucking God. You both feel so fucking good.”, the metalhead mewls as he guides himself into the other man’s entrance. Your breath warmed his skin as you thrust your hips as hard as you could allowing the silicone inside him to hit his sensitive spot repeatedly as his own cock was being squeezed almost impossibly tight by Steve’s own warmth inside of him. “Fuck. I love you both so much.”

“Love you…baby.”, you panted.

Taking hold of his shoulder, Eddie brought Steve back to chest circling his arms around him like you had as the man’s palm covered his own while his head fell back. 

“Fuck, Eddie, honey. Just like that. You’re gonna make me cum.”

“Right there? I got you, sweetheart.” Quickly covering his mouth, the metalhead clung to the other man as he grunted loudly, ropes of his spend hitting the sheets in front of him. “I know, baby. I know. Jesus, you sound so fucking sexy when you cum.”

His words and Steve’s orgasm put you over the edge as your body trembled against his as the ball dropped and you whimpered into his back. Eddie soon followed, biting into the other boy’s neck as he released his seed into him.

Everyone fell sideways, panting as you tried to catch your breath. 

“Did you know they let minors into The Hideout now?” Throwing your arm over your eyes, you laugh hard as Eddie turns to face you with an equally wide smile, cupping your cheeks to kiss your lips. “Seriously…thank you…for everything.”

After a hastened shower, the three of you curled up in bed, murmuring soft praises and exchanging kisses till you fell asleep in each other’s arms. 

##################

“Hey Ro. You wanna play some basketball with me?”

Purposely ignoring her brother, your daughter folds her arms as she looks in the opposite direction towards the tv. Dylan hangs his head as he scoots slowly towards the kitchen where you were eating your lunch. 

“How long is she going to be mad at me?”

Placing a finger over your lips, you gesture with your eyes towards the living room and he follows your gaze just in time to see Eddie throw himself down next to his daughter.

“Whatcha doin’?”

“Watching tv.”

Her father nods as he pretends to stretch and glance towards the backdoor.

“You know it’s a gorgeous day and I think Dylan was going to play outside. Geez, I shouldn’t say ‘play’ like he’s six anymore. When your dad and I first met him we used to play basketball with him in the court right in the middle of the apartment complex. Can’t believe kid is going off to college.”, he sighs.

“I don’t want him to go…”

“I don’t either, baby, but you know what? He promised he would be here for holidays and your birthday. He’s also going to be calling mommy 24/7 because you know how much she loves you guys. Of course, we can go visit him and Daisy.”

Aurora’s bottom lip quivers as she continues to stare ahead.

“Sweetheart, you know he’s going to miss you and James as much as you both miss him. Your siblings and no matter where he is he’s always going to be there for you and love you just like me, mommy, and dada.”

Without saying a word, she jumped off the couch, running towards Dylan who placed the ball on the counter to open his arms and catch her as she jumped into them. After putting her back down on her feet, he took hold of her hand as they both smiled and ran outside to play. 

Eddie grins when he feels you lightly tug his hair, tilting him back so you could kiss his lips. 

“You’re a good man, Edward Munson.”

“Part of that is because of you Y/N Munson-Harrington.”

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[transboysokka]

Taiwan FAQ [Updated 2024/5/26]

[See the 5/28 updated here]

[Photo credit CNA/Taiwan News]

[Image ID: A large crowd of Taiwanese protestors, many holding signs in Chinese displaying their criticism of current legislative goings on. Rather than focusing on individuals, the photo focuses on the size of the crowd. The crowd fills a wide avenue and disappears into the horizon. There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people pictured. /. End ID]

As Taiwan continues to strive to protect its autonomy and democracy, it is my goal to spread accurate, firsthand information about its current events worldwide with the aid of reblogs from people who also support democracy.

Here is a list I’ve compiled of basic questions and answers, and more importantly, further reading to help worldwide English speakers to understand Taiwan’s history and current situation.

One of the biggest weapons the PRC (China) is currently using right now is misinformation meant to confuse international audiences and deter support of Taiwan (ROC). I find it INCREDIBLY important that we start doing all we can to fight that.

FAQs

Acronyms/political parties explained (PRC/ROC/KMT/TPP/DPP)

How new is democracy in Taiwan?

Is Taiwan a part of China?/Does China control Taiwan?

Is Taiwan recognized internationally?

What was the Wild Lily Movement?

What was the Sunflower Movement?

What is the Bluebird Movement? / What is going on right now? / What are the details of the legislative reforms the KMT/TPP are trying to pass?

Why does the Bluebird Movement matter so much?

What is the Legislative Yuan?

Important names to know in the LY

Can the president veto these reforms?

Is the Bluebird Movement focused on China’s recent military actions?

What has China been doing militarily in recent years?

What did President Lai recently say to provoke China?

Is it illegal for foreigners to protest in Taiwan?

Should foreigners protest in Taiwan?

How to use Chinese-language resources as an English-speaker/Keywords to search in order to do so

What can I do to support Taiwan from abroad?

Further Resources

Talk from 5/25 on the current situation

Politics of Taiwan on Wikipedia (Government of the Republic of China on Wikipedia)

Post-WWII History of Taiwan on Wikipedia

Cross-Strait Relations on Wikipedia

Brian Hioe, journalist on Twitter (New Bloom Magazine)

Aurora Chang, activist on Twitter

Erin Hale on Twitter

James Hsieh on Twitter (Chinese-language)

Autum Huang on Twitter (Chinese-language)

It’s important to note that a lot of recent mobilization has been happening on Threads but I am not active there

Taiwan Plus (English news)

Taiwan News (English news)

CNA Focus Taiwan (English news)

TVBS World Taiwan (English news)

When reading global news media about current events in Taiwan, I urge you to look into an article/tweet’s author, their country of origin, and where they are based

Here’s the Taiwan tag on my blog

[missperfectlyfinewrites]

ღ Plotting call ღ

I'm looking for more threads/plots with the following muses! Go under the read more, click primary/secondary to find out more about personalities but please don't hesitate to ask any questions too! Muses can be AU aswell, happy to change/alter things for certain plots! Like/comment and I'll message to plot things!

Primary

Aurora Atwood // assistant // submissive lean // Courtney Eaton

Avery Powell // dancer // submissive // Maude Apatow

Beatrice "Bea" Allen // wanna be dancer & waitress // submissive // Kristine Froseth

Belle Crawford // student & tutor (pregnant or single mom) // submissive // Bailee Madison

Daisy Kennedy // children's nurse // submissive // Madelyn Cline

Darcy Rodriguez // college student // submissive lean // Olivia Rodrigo

Elsie Tyler // diner waitress & trailer park baby // submissive // Ella Purnell

Everly James // broad way star // submissive // Sabrina Carpenter

Grace Henderson // ice skating coach // switch // Candice Patton

Lacey Andrews // adult video star // submissive lean // Natalie Alyn Lynd

Madeline Lawrence // princess // switch // Taylor Swift

Sadie Ingram // wedding planner // switch // Greta Onieogou

Tabitha Edwards // preacher's daughter // submissive // Maia Reficco

Secondary

Allie Jordan // influencer // submissive // Halle Bailey

Birdie Bennett // toy store owner // submissive lean // Melissa O'neil

Charlotte "Charlie" Beckett // actress // submissive // Kaia Gerber

Kaitlyn Rodriguez // psychiatrist // submissive lean // Melisa Fumero

Kennedy Watson // magazine stylist & party girl // submissive lean // Tilly Keeper

Olivia Rose // lingerie designer // switch // Cindy Kimberly

Saskia Hart // children's entertainer // switch // Taylor Swift

Talia Singh // exchange student & babysitter // switch // Natasha Liu Bordizzo

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Tulip Tapestry #25 Needles

“To the boss lady, who recommended these needles! 👌🏼🙌🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

I use it currently on my 16ct Dimensions Gold ‘Aurora Cabin’ project but can’t wait to use it on 18ct and 22ct as well. They are just so smooth and sturdy yet so lightweight and truly a game changer. I found a seller on eBay which has a really good shipping to Europe, which is not always easy to find.”

—Stani36

“They are incredibly smooth. And the eye is plated, so they are easy to thread. I normally like thin needles, but they are a little more sturdy, I don't know how to explain it. If I would have to compare, I used some random unbranded ones from kits, DMC and John James, they are way better than John James (I'm not even saying anything about DMC's needles). I use them for maybe 2 weeks, and I stitch way faster. And I use one needle till it's destroyed, so we'll see how long will it take.”

—noel_stella

[doumekiss]

doumekiss 2023 fanfic masterlist

A Song of Ice and Fire

When You Were Young - 3/9 - (Lyanna/Howland)

Beyond Duty - 2/2 (Stannis/Catelyn)

Switched Fates - 4/? (Multiple ships and characters)

I am ash from your fire - oneshot (Elia/Rhaegar)

runs in the family - oneshot (Daenerys)

but I'll see you in my holiest dreams - oneshot (Sansa/Mya)

Be more like the man you were made to be - oneshot (Ned/Ashara)

I Can See You - oneshot (Cersei/Lyanna)

Four Girls Sansa Stark Could Have Loved - oneshot (Multiple pairings)

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Adventure Time

ten more minutes - oneshot (Marceline/Bonnibel)

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Anne with an E

one single thread of gold tied me to you - oneshot (Diana/Anne)

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Boy Meets World

Jump Rope Gazers - oneshot (Eric/Jack)

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer

2 A.M. - oneshot (Buffy/Faith)

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Community

Holding Hands at Disneyland - oneshot (Annie/Jeff)

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Chrestomanci

The Art of Saying Goodbye - oneshot (Conrad/Christopher)

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Discworld

A Missed Oportunity - oneshot (Vimes/Vetinari)

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Doctor Who

Placebo - 2/2 (Rory/11th Doctor)

Baby It's You - oneshot (Barbara/Ian)

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Dungeon Meshi

Oh...oh no - oneshot (Laios/Kabru)

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Fairy Tales

I’m not a queen, I am a woman take my hand - oneshot (Aurora/Snow White)

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Father Ted

Priests Do Not Feel Jealousy - oneshot (Ted/Dougal)

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Gilmore Girls

I no longer feel I have to be James Dean - oneshot (Rory/Jess)

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Good Omens

Practicing Gratitude (Aziraphale/Crowley)

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Gossip Girl

after all that we've been through I know we're cool - oneshot (Nate & Blair)

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Greek Mythology

he is not midas (you have always been golden) - oneshot (Ariadne/Dyonisus)

Most Beloved - oneshot (Penelope/Odysseus)

I Know love is mean - oneshot (Aphrodite/Helen)

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Hawkeye

I look up at the gaps of sunlight (I miss you more than anything) - 2/2 (Clint/Kate)

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How I Met Your Mother

The Canine Excuse - oneshot (Robin/Barney)

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Invader Zim

Hot Chocolate - oneshot (Dib & Zim)

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IT

just like heaven - oneshot (Richie/Eddie)

He is with You - oneshot (Bill & Mike)

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Kobayashi-san Chi No Dragon Maid

Lingerie - oneshot (Tohru/Kobayashi)

Managing Expectations - oneshot (Fafnir/Takiya)

Just a Cold - oneshot (Tohru/Kobayashi)

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Maleficent

The Beauty of Shadows - oneshot (Maleficent/Aurora)

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Mob Psycho 100

I could even learn how to love like you - oneshot (Mob & Reigen)

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Mean Girls

Come as you are - oneshot (Janis & Regina)

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Merlin

Are we out of the woods yet? - oneshot (Morgana/Gwen)

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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

Inside your head - 33/? (Dokja/Joonghyuk)

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Oshibudo

Private Message - oneshot (Maina/Eripiyo)

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Princess Tutu

Fairytale Logic - oneshot (Ahiru/Fakir)

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Ranma 1/2

When a Curse Stops Being a Curse - oneshot (Ranma/Akane)

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Red Dwarf

comfortable thoughts - oneshot (Rimmer/Lister)

frankenstein - oneshot (Rimmer/Lister + Frankie)

mutual benefit - oneshot (Rimmer/Lister)

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Seraphina

Positive Reinforcement - oneshot (Seraphina/Glisselda)

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Stardew Valley

Happy Wife, Happy Life - oneshot (Haley/F!Farmer)

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Stargate Atlantis

The Kirk Routine - oneshot (John/Rodney)

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Star Trek : Lower Decks

hits different 'cause it's you - oneshot (Mariner/Boimler)

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Star Trek: Voyager

James T. Kirk is Not Trying to Steal Your Boyfriend - oneshot (Icheb/Q Junior)

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Succession

love is a losing game - oneshot (Roman/Gerri)

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Supernatural

girl in the war - oneshot (Charlie/Jo)

the altar is my hips - oneshot (Dean/Castiel)

Dean Winchester’s Amazing Transparent Closet - oneshot (Sam & Dean, Castiel/Dean)

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The Breakfast Club

Pretty in Black - oneshot (Allison/Andrew)

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The Goldfinch

loving him was red - oneshot (Boris/Theo)

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The Locked Tomb

About Last Night... -1/? (Gideon/Harrow)

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The Mighty Boosh

Colour my life with the chaos of trouble - oneshot (Vince/Howard)

Let's Buy a Zoo - oneshot (Vince/Howard)

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The Office

I know who I want to take me home - oneshot (Oscar/Andy)

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xxxHolic

love is natural and real (but not for such as you and I, my love) - oneshot (Doumeki/Watanuki, Doumeki/Kohane)

A Kinder Life - 4/? (Watanuki & Sakura & Syaoran & Touya, Doumeki/Watanuki)

For Good Luck - oneshot (Doumeki/Watanuki)

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Yellowjackets

first love/late spring - oneshot (Taissa/Van)

Lady Lazarus - oneshot (Lottie/Laura)

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I was only gonna post this at the end of the year but I think it might be best to just keep it pinned and updating as I post

[wvsteria]

post event starters call!

can double as a starter/plotting call. 

for the after effects of the ball or whatever really! 

if we do a new thread here, then most likely we’ll end the event thread (a swap-aroo if you will)

( 3 / 5 ) audrey rose | sarah jeffery | descendants | 22 | not aware

prince phillip ( @papcrrings​ )

daphne blake ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

erica reyes ( @irongcld )

( 1 / 5 ) dani powell | aurora perrineau | prodigal son | 32 | aware

malcolm bright ( @mccnlighht )

( 1 / 5 ) tara carpenter | becky g | scream | 19 | not aware

zed necrodopolis ( @hiddenpxpercuts​ )

( 2 / 5 ) bucky barnes | sebastian stan | marvel | 32 | not aware

mark sloan ( @papcrrings​​ )

matt murdock ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

( 4 / 5 ) arya stark | bailee madison | game of thrones | 19 | not aware

sansa stark ( @mgrhee )

cersei lannister ( @withinthem )

catelyn stark ( @papcrrings )

robb stark ( @skyfcll )

( 3 / 5 ) missandei | nathalie emmanuel | game of thrones | 33 | aware

rhaenryra targaryen ( @mgrhee )

drogon ( @youllalwaysbemyporcelain )

blathers ( @mvsicinthedvrk )

( 2 / 5 ) reva sevander | dewanda wise | star wars | 28 | aware

leia organa ( @mcrcki )

ezra bridger ( @skyfcll )

( 1 / 5 ) bail organa | adam rodriguez | star wars | 30 | aware

leia organa ( @mcrcki )

( 2 / 5 ) emily fields | cassie steele | pretty little liars | 25 | aware

spencer hastings ( @viicnna )

hanna marin ( @mccnlighht )

( 1 / 5 ) ekko | jonathan daviss | arcane | 20 | newly unaware

noah czerny ( @mvsicinthedvrk​ )

( 1 / 5 ) laenor velaryon | jordan fisher | house of the dragon | 24 | not aware 

eddard stark ( @svnlvght )

( 0 / 5 ) kiara carrera | madison bailey | outerbanks | 22 | newly aware (and now a vampire)

( 1 / 5 ) jacen solo | jacob elordi | star wars | 27 | not aware

winter celchu ( @skyfcll​ )

( 3 / 5 ) rue | celeste o’connor | the hunger games | 20 | not aware

eurydice ( @youllalwaysbemyporcelain​​ )

katie gardner ( @svnlvght )

katniss everdeen ( @nightwhispcrs )

( 2 / 5 ) kang sae byeok | jung hoyeon | squid games | 25 | not aware

ji yeong ( @mccnlighht​ )

kim jihyo ( @devilsmenu )

( 4 / 5 ) pietro maximoff | jesus castro | marvel comics | 29 | aware

emmeline vance ( @svnlvght )

stephanie tanner ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

loki laufeyson ( @mischiefxmuses )

lorna dane ( @devilsmenu )

( 2 / 5 ) america chavez | herizon guardiola | marvel | 23 | aware

james sirius potter ( @svnlvght​ )

azari t'challa ( @devilsmenu )

( 6 / 5 ) alaric saltzman | andrew koji | the vampire diaries | 34 | aware

rebekah mikaelson ( @viicnna )

elena gilbert ( @mccnlighht​ )

mabel pines ( @mccnlighht )

hayley marshall ( @ofxbloomed )

katherine pierce ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

alec lightwood ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

( 1 / 5 ) willa lykensen | chandler kinney | disney’s zombies | 20 | aware

addison wells ( @youllalwaysbemyporcelain​ )

( 6 / 5 ) roxanne weasley | zendaya | harry potter | 21 | aware

dora tonks ( @mgrhee )

nancy thompson ( @withinthem )

anne wheeler ( @viicnna​ )

ginny weasley ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

fred weasley ( @svnlvght )

fleur delacour ( @mischiefxmuses )

( 3 / 5 ) cindy berman | emily rudd | fear street | 25 | not aware

marco del rossi ( @hiddenpxpercuts​​ )

reggie peters ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

noah foster ( @devilsmenu )

( 4 / 5 ) lucas sinclair | keith powers | stranger things | 23 | aware

eddie munson ( @recklcssabandon​​ )

maxine mayfield ( @hiddenpxpercuts )

henry creel ( @mischiefxmuses )

jamie/nine ( @devilsmenu )

( 5 / 5 ) rachel green | haley lu richardson | friends | 27 | not aware

joey tribbiani ( @jessiwrites )

marta cabrera ( @svnlvght )

monica geller ( @nightwhispcrs )

carrie bradshaw ( @viicnna )

ororo munroe ( @rainbowmuses )

( 5 / 5 ) rosita espinosa | lindsey morgan | the walking dead | 31 | not aware

aerith gainsborough ( @hxartbreaker )

daryl dixon ( @ofxscavengcrs )

siddiq ( @mgrhee )

andrea harrison ( @withinthem )

glenn rhee ( @softsliders19 )

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter - Monday, January 23

BUFFY: (to Willow) Your costume is perfect. (Whispers) Nobody's gonna know the truth. You know, about you. WILLOW: (bemused) Costume? BUFFY: (pouting) You're already in character! Oh, I shoulda done that!

~~Restless~~

The Sunnydale Herald is looking for at least one new editor. Contributing to the Herald is a great way to get your Buffy on! Find out more here.

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A Living Vampire (Buffy/Spike, E) by desicat

Xerox (Buffy/Spike, R) by Holly

[Chaptered Fiction]

take me home Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by HappyWhenItRains

Even Ground Chapter 1-15 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by honeygirl51885

The One with the Trifle Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by TBD

Do I Know You? Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by TBD

I Violently Dislike You Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by scratchmeout

Odd Ducks Chapter 1-15 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen

Favor Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by EllieRose101

Swipe Right to Connect Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by ashcrashed

A Road So Rough Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by cawthraven

Bound Chapter 38 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by RavenLove12

[Images, Audio & Video]

Art: Lego Buffy - How Xander Feels About Anya by tmcarlee

Art: Hey do you want to go make out in utility closet ? by wolfstrong

[Fandom Discussions]

spike being a part of buffy’s domestic space by silvermars

I don’t exactly see Buffy/Giles as a parent/child relationship by wolfstrong

rewatched Who Are You? and Faith is so bad at pretending to be Buffy by doggirlbuffysummers

I just think that cangel + ace cordy could be so insane by all-seeing-ifer

Faith said to Buffy in s3 “what are you going to do B? kill me? You become me” by angel-thoughts-dump

spike/buffy/faith shipping meme by womanaction

cangel shipping meme by womanaction

People are so down on Buffy s4, but... by emmathompsonegot

AR discussion continued by American Aurora

Welcome to the Hellmouth - Joss’ commentary by Taake

I never hate Buffy by MatchingMyDog1106

The episode where Spike is with the Buffy robot is truly... truly creepy by sgt-mun

Why didn’t Xander just move in with Anya by Main_Needleworker444

New To Buffy and Curious about Spike by Substantial_Way_9958

I finished by ldsbrony100

This week we will start the rewatch: Episode 1, season 1 (debate the 29th of jan 2023) by DNASomeone

little detail about spike i noticed by Additional-Soil-3661

Has anyone read the “Slayer Academy” scripts?? by JeSuisLaCockamouse

Tea on the Dark Horse Buffy season comics? by WriteorFlight13

What Are Your Overall Thoughts On Dawn? by Antwuan89

Dark Willow appreciation thread by jdpm1991

Favorite Interaction: Buffy and Giles by AlizMari

The Gift: Making me cry for 20+ years by utopian-fir

Anya by Heavy-Ambition1161

Did you ever wonder how they got Buffy to Sunnydale after she went catatonic? by owntheh3at18

Do you consider Faith having sex with Riley using Buffy’s body as r*pe/sexual assault? by spiritualdesai

Season 5 is intense by Ajacentmagic

Toxic Couple Discussion by Dr_Mrs_TheMorpho

Drusilla's affair with Angelus... by stillhavehope99

Why was Spike shown as a vampire with most feelings and most compassion? by IllustriousNovel7841

On S5 of my re-watch and feeling Spike's crush on Buffy so hard! by FaisalAli_91

Buffy getting her award by Relevant-Mission27

giles and spike patrol by flossy_dikki

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Sarah Michelle Gellar & James Marsters Image Revives Buffy & Spike Fans by Screen Rant

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[novumtimes]

Breaking the 1000-core barrier: Ampere unveils roadmap for a 512-core CPU as battle for cloud-native market — but is it already too little too late for the lone Arm chip vendor?

Ampere Computing unveiled its AmpereOne Family of processors in 2023, boasting up to 192 single-threaded cores, which at the time was the highest in the industry.  Now, Ampere, founded in 2017 by Renée James, ex-President of Intel, is looking to push the boundaries further with its announcement of the AmpereOne Aurora, a 512-core CPU designed to cater to the evolving needs of cloud-native…

[kittywriites]

continued ;; @esoerotica

Now she was blushing for an entirely different reason as she watched Julian’s gaze rake over her like she were something to eat. He wasn’t allowed to look at her like that, she was sure of it — but then that meant she wasn’t allowed to react to it the way she was: heart thrumming as heat pooled between her thighs. She’d never realized just how much she wanted him to look at her like that until this very moment. It was distracting. She forgot she was in trouble for a second. “I — “ She didn't even glanced away from him as her dance partner shrank away into the crowd. The blonde finally managed to catch herself, huffing as she shook her head in attempt to clear the sudden haze clouding her judgement. “Well that’s because I’m never allowed to have any fun!” she defended. Even going away to college hadn’t been everything it was supposed to be, considering her overbearing father had made sure to send her somewhere less than an hour away so she could still come home on weekends. “But I’m just dancing, I wasn’t gonna let him — “ but she stopped short as he cheeks burned, much too embarrassed to put any further illicit action into words. “ — do anything else.” she finished guiltily.

[msamba]

Aurora borealis 2024 - a thread 🧵

Aurora borealis 2024 – a thread 🧵 1. Tuscany, Italy by Shane Ware pic.twitter.com/1Ruuso06f9 — James Lucas (@JamesLucasIT) May 12, 2024

[snvwhites]

——— oxygen’s overrated | billie's to do list.

- ̗̀ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.  ̖́-

snow → aurora.

snow → hunter.

snow → david.

snow → erik.

se tivermos combinado alguma coisa e esqueci de colocar aqui, pode avisar !!

- ̗̀ 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨. ̖́-

soluço → astrid.

soluço → astrid ( thread 2 ).

soluço → verona.

soluço → mary anne.

soluço → bridget.

soluço → chloe.

snow → baptiste.

snow → james.

snow → kit.

snow → pink.

snow → lykos.

- ̗̀ plots. ̖́-

sempre aberta !!

- ̗̀ edits. ̖́-

tba.

[missperfectlyfinewrites]

ღ Threads wanted for the following muses. Like this post & I'll reach out: ღ

Also happy to answer any questions about them too, a lot of their info is in my head!

AURORA ATWOOD | mid twenties | personal assistant | submissive | c.ourtney eaton fc | ➡️ sweet, kind, loving, helpful, soft, sensitive at times.

AVERY POWELL | mid twenties | professional dancer | submissive | m.aude apatow fc ➡️ talented, kind, shy off stage, hates confrontation, innocnet.

CHARLIE BECKETT | early twenties | actress | submissive | k.aia gerber fc ➡️ trying to break away from sit coms, sweet, kind, hard working.

DAISY KENNEDY | mid twenties | paedatric nurse | submissive | m.adelyn cline fc ➡️ anxious, sunshine, family trauma, innocent, shy, absolute angel, can be virgin.

EBONY SPENCER | early-mid thirties  | artist / baker | switch | a.merica ferra fc ➡️ careful, creative, enjoys down time, more of an introvert but still very capable.

EVERLY JAMES | early twenties | broadway star | submissive | s.abrina carpenter fc ➡️ sweetheart, bubbly, perky, giggly, bright eyed.

GRACE HENDERSON | early thirties | ice skating coach and “doer of all” | switch | c.andice patton fc ➡️ kind, protective, charitable, generous, goes above and beyond.

HARPER WEST | mid-late thirties | public defender (mom depending on thread) | older sister to hazel | switch | b.lake lively fc I ➡️ works too hard, fashionable, confident, capable, protective.

OLIVIA ROSE | mid twenties | lingerie designer | switch | c.indy kimberly fc ➡️ fun, sweet, misses her family, works hard.

POPPY YOUNG | mid twenties | nurse | switch | m.adison bailey fc ➡️ hard worker, quiet, sweet, a go-getter.

[thegoldenyearsrp]

― 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃

publicado el día 2 de abril de 2023.

𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐬.

Ninguna pendiente.

𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐨́𝐧.

Ninguna pendiente.

𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚.

Ninguna pendiente.

𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬.

Alice Longbottom, Fabian Prewett y Lucy Karoonda-Wood hasta el 8 de abril.

Cassia Clearwater y Brigitte Delacour hasta el 8 de abril.

𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞́𝐧 𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.

Yvette Levésque.

𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝.

Ninguno.

𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐬.

Ninguna.

𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.

Ningune.

𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.

Ningune.

𝐏𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋

orden del fénix.

Alice Longbottom con Florence Pugh.

Dorcas Meadowes con Laura Harrier.

Emmeline Vance con Simone Ashley.

Fabian Prewett con Maxence Danet Fauvel.

Gideon Prewett con Björn Mosten.

James Potter con Reiky De Valk.

Lily Potter con Marina Ruy Barbosa.

Remus Lupin con Andrew Garfield.

mortifagos.

Dalia Chac Bolay con Melissa Barrera.

Rabastan Lestrange con Michael Evans Behling.

Rodolphus Lestrange con Regé Jean Page.

Yvette Lévesque con Suki Waterhouse.

civiles.

Abigail Goldstein con Anya Taylor Joy.

Agatha Figg con Lily Rose Depp.

Alastair Montague con Lorenzo Zurzolo.

Amelia Bones con Maia Reficco.

Andrea Prewett con Luca Hollestelle.

Andromeda Tonks con Daisy Edgar Jones.

Aurora Rowle con Lily Collins.

Brigitte Delacour con Meg Donnelly.

Cassia Clearwater con Danielle Rose Russell.

Daisy Hookum con Eleanor Tomlinson.

Danny Wood con Jung Jaehyun.

Doris Purkiss con Abigail Cowen.

Glenda Chittock con Elle Fanning.

Hestia Jones con Nana Komatsu.

Jonathan Nott con Tyler Young.

Katherine Ollivander con Madeleine Petsch.

Lucy Karoonda-Wood con Josefine Frida Petersen.

Ludo Bagman con Yankel Stevan.

Mary MacDonald con Bae Suzy.

Mina Lima con Kim Jisoo.

Molly Weasley con Karen Gillan.

Scarlett Travers con Sabrina Carpenter.

Ted Tonks con Jordan Fisher.

Zoe Nettles con Sophie Turner.

TOTAL: 36 personajes ocupades.

¡Buenas a todes! Agradecemos, como siempre, su presencia en el dash. Nos gustaría realizar una pequeña solicitud para aquelles que abren starters: Recuerden que para que el dash se mantenga en movimiento, es necesario contestar sus starters lo más seguido posible, así todes tendrán threads pendientes para contestar. Sin más que decir, esperamos tengan una buena semana. ¡Saludos!

— 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐍.  

[offleetsfinest]

Closed for @unbrxken​ - Meeting Starring Hunter White Guest starring S’Chn T’Gai Grayson, potentially others

“Approaching Cardassia Prime, captain,” the navigator beside Sollem says.

A monumental breakthrough in peace with Cardassia, steps towards something more. That’s what Admiral McCoy called it, and the Union’s Admiral Halsey had agreed wholeheartedly. Cardassia’s peace with the Federation could be shaky at best, especially following the Dominion Wars.

But the Borg and Kaylon threat couldn’t be ignored or denied, and it was a threat to Cardassia they couldn’t manipulate to help them.

So it seemed that now was seen as the best time to negotiate a better peace. And both the Federation and Union elected to send a ship.

Privately, Peterson is glad it’s the Orville. They’d been selected due to their instrumental roles with the Union’s various skirmishes and peace talks, but honestly, the fact that it was the joint Union and Federation ship felt extremely important.

Especially considering one of the people aboard the Orville...

“Hail the Orville.”

“Aye, sir,” his communications officer answers, and in a moment, Ed Mercer’s face graces his screen.

“All right, Ed. Ready to introduce yourself?”

“As ready as I can be, James,” Ed answers. “Miss Bashir is standing by at our transporter already. I’ll meet you on the surface.” He pauses and looks over his shoulder at a whisper and pauses, nodding. “Right, right-- with your permission, captain, I believe some of those aboard this ship were hoping to cross to yours in the meanwhile to catch up with a couple of your more unusual members.”

“Granted,” Peterson nods. He had expected it, since Min’s arrival, he’d have to be honest. Hunter would be interesting for them, too.

Ed nods. “Orville out.”

Severing the connection, Peterson stands, looking to his first officer and nodding for the man to follow him, adding, “Commander Sollem, you have the conn.”

“Aye, sir,” the Vulcan answers and the two walk out.

In the transporter room, after seeing off the captain and first officer, Rowan switches around things with the transporter and calls to the bridge. “Let the Orville know we’re ready when they are.”

On the Orville, Lily smiles and nods. “All righ’, everybody, we’re ready t’ go on yer mark.” She looks up to Melina and all.

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hiiii <3

i played the demo just now, and i gotta say i loved it! i was so pleasantly surprised to see separate choices for gender and pronouns in character customisation - it's something I sadly don't see that often even in very inclusive IFs and it's also something that's making my whole experience a fair bit more comfortable. i identify as nb but i prefer she/her pronouns, even if pretty much any and every pronouns are ok for me - so i really wanted to say i appreciate that little detail!

i also liked the harbinger's oath - it's very cool how it stresses the importance of leadership and making a way when there is none, and not just, you know, staying faithful and loyal and stuff. the overall style, fashion and atmosphere are all very nice, the mix of ancient greek and victorian and original ideas is both familiar and new so it's hard to get bored!

oh, i loved the gods too. there isn't so many that either the author or the reader can get lost trying to untangle the threads of mythology, and you don't risk any of them being forgotten or becoming less prominent - it's nice! i loved the myths we've seen, the twins are charming! i thought I'd like to follow aurora since i usually go for sun aesthetic, but in this case i didn't really vibe with her. maybe it's because the 2 myths were mostly about euribia or at least her side of the story, so i just don't have enough info. so, here's hoping for some more mythology lessons in the future! ah, i also liked that fertility and love and marriage belong to different gods domains.

james and anna are dears, gotta tease them to marriage and (hopefully not) back :3

the ROs are... prominent, i guess? at this point i don't feel like the pc knows enough about them to see them for what they are, and i mostly used what i read from your blog to choose between them and orient myself. tbh I didn't quite like most of the flirting options (though it can be the case that I'm just picky lmao, don't take it to heart). i think i liked what you did with constantine - that some options aren't marked as flirting or anything but... they get a reaction from him, and in return the pc also reacts somehow. dialogues with him also feel less "cheap" - unlike some of the scenes where the so called flirting is just ogling or blushing and tripping over your words because of someone calling you lovely or something. constantine's scene also have this stuff but... to less extant? i think? i know it's some kind of imaginary world, but it's still hard for me to comprehend how a literal royal, a year before becoming the monarch, minutes after thinking "everyone is judging me i must be perfect" now goes around and makes a fool of themselves... but i still want to flirt! ugh! such dilemma! i loved margaret's first flirting option though - the one where pc asks anna to bring her another glass, now that was fun.

the "cold" options of dealing with f. were very nice too, i really enjoyed the balcony scene in the prologue!

anyway, sorry for ranting, and thank you for sharing the demo with us! wish you the smoothest progress and good inspiration and much free time to write! good luck 🍀💙

i was so pleasantly surprised to see separate choices for gender and pronouns in character customisation - it's something I sadly don't see that often even in very inclusive IFs and it's also something that's making my whole experience a fair bit more comfortable.

I'm so glad to hear this! I've found that it's really not much extra work on the coding side so I didn't think there was a reason not to add it.

the mix of ancient greek and victorian and original ideas is both familiar and new so it's hard to get bored!

yay! the last thing I want is for anyone to get bored playing my game aha I know it's a bit different and some people like things more traditional.

here's hoping for some more mythology lessons in the future!

there will definitely be additional myths.

the ROs are... prominent, i guess? at this point i don't feel like the pc knows enough about them to see them for what they are

The current demo is only a taste but the MC will be able to learn more as the story progresses and build friendship or romance as wanted. There are no straight "routes", as all characters have their own role to play in this story. I hope you will enjoy learning more about them. The rest of the chapters cover around a month of events each.

tbh I didn't quite like most of the flirting options (though it can be the case that I'm just picky lmao, don't take it to heart).

No worries, the flirting is something I added more shy options for because when I first released the demo, the feedback I received was that there weren't enough of those options. Also, flirting is the hardest for me to write about. But, my hope is that it will more natural and worthwhile in the rest of the game. :D

I may consider revamping the flirting that is available now but only after I get chapter 2 released.

Thanks for your feedback and thoughts! It sounds like you enjoyed it overall. I appreciate you giving it a go. I'm always open to feedback, whether I'm able to implement or change things depends but I'm eager to learn where I can improve.

Hope you have a great day!

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