#update on reddie's life

[tenebrius-excellium]

Oh my LORD I just had the GREATEST time writing an EMAIL

because it made me gleeful and giggly about linguistics again

Introduction To Linguistics keeps saving my butt. I took that class as a side quest once and I do NOT regret it because it's HOGWILD. It's math but for language. It's difficult and it makes so much sense and it's FUN FUN FUN FUN FUNNNNNNN because it is about sounds!!!

In all seriousness, I recommend (must-have!!) for anybody studying anything related to literature to take Introduction To Linguistics as well. It just provides yet another fascinating angle towards language that keeps influencing my studies in an extremely positive way.

This beautiful random language professor who teaches me my third language in exchange for staying in practice tried to explain plosives and glottal stops to me the other day and I kept nodding with a wide grin like "I know, buddy. I know. I know!!!" We're also discussing the different ways that images and text convey knowledge and I'm like

yassss. This is why I'm here haha

[tenebrius-excellium]

I just had this two nights in a row and I'm in love

Should we do the Mexican place or the wine bar? Every restaurant and café in this street has a TV out on the sidewalk displaying the European Championship, we can take our pick. We are late, I only just arrived at my friend's. The game's already at halftime, but it's okay. We don't even have to sit down to follow the news, we can watch them while walking through the city that is openly buzzing and humming with life tonight. There's a café that looks straight out of Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks', 84.1 × 152.4 cm, oil on canvas, 1942, but it's got warmer colors and seems more welcoming. This night's atmosphere feels as if this should be Rome, or Naples (it's not). Let's go to the Mexican. Their kitchen is closed, but they still make margharitas and nachos for us. We tip handsomely, of course. We both don't drink alcohol often, so the one drink makes us fuzzy and tipsy. We haven't seen each other in forever, we stare at each other in love while we catch up on each other's lives. We're not sure if it's raining, actually - the air is humid but the ground is dry. The game is fun, lots of stuff happening. So many different countries' flags are hanging from the top balconies, I'm amazed at how far globalism has spread, but it's like we don't care about our nationalities and just cheer for everyone. If our country is not currently playing, that is. Later, the winners' fans will drive home loudly honking at everyone and everything, and everyone will shout at them to stop because they want to sleep but secretly celebrate with them. When the Mexicans throw us out because they're closing, the 'Nighthawks'-style café is still open and there are still people there. I don't want to dare go in, because it might destroy the surreal magic of having walked into a painting. This part of town is calmer now, and I am satisfied like a baby. The following night, we choose the wine bar. We cherish the few hours we have left, for on the next day I will have to return home. I cry into my friends' arms (for unrelated reasons) and the French win.

When summer evenings feel like this gif it’s beautiful and it’s worth it

[losersclublol]

If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s that time is a fucking circle

[bylersboy]

intro post (finally)

ive debated making an intro post because first off ive been on tumblr for two years and I never got around to it and secondly I am really really horrible at talking about myself because what is to much info and what it to little info and the cycle continues but im giving it a shot because I feel like my mutuals have no idea who I am lmao

HAI my name is Charlie im 15 (18+ I dont mind if you follow me but please dont dm me thank you :]) I use jasper as an online name kind of (at this point its just reserved for my best friend ace but I dont mind if other people call me jasper since I still love the name)

my pronouns are he/him but im also perfectly comfortable with common neopronouns (it/its xey/xem) if you wanna get funky with it.

im a self diagnosed autistic and ARFID (if you dont know what that is its an eating disorder where certain factors make you avoidant and restrictive of the food you eat and it has nothing to do with physical appearance. for me its linked to my autistic sensory issues(ALSO OCD NOW?!!? WHAT THE FUCK?!!?)) I have depression and anxiety and the only reason I mention this is because I relate my mental health to my fav characters in tv shows and books and stuff so if you see me posting about them like everything is connected lol

(my a03 is ghostwithfeet if you want to see me be silly and project my weird life onto fictional characters (I am the most inconsistent updater in the world please expect nothing from me if you even ask about a project it will scare me and like I turtle I will crawl into my shell never to see the light of day again))

my interests really vary about current hyperfixations but heres the master list

current hyperfixs

stranger things specifically Byler but mostly mike wheeler (this has turned into a special interest(I DO NOT support Noah schnapp or another of the other cast members who are in support of the inhumane actions the Israel government are doing. I am pro saving innocent civilians. I know that this can be controversial to be such a big fan of this show and honestly I have a lot of complex feelings on the matter but im autistic as previously mentioned and its my special interest and It won't leave my brain even if im not directly interacting with the media so im gonna yap about it on my blog thank you.))

also just Finn wolf hard for some reason (check out his band the Aubreys its awesome. also check out a recent movie he was in called when you finished Saving the world. it means a lot to me)

donna tarts the goldfinch book

old special interests/hyperfixs

the percy Jackson universe specifically nico di Angelo

the IT universe specifically reddie and Beverly marsh but more leaning towards richie tozier (see what I mean with the Finn wolf hard thing)

dead boy detectives !!

doctor who (I haven't even finished David tenants doctor yet so please no spoilers)

Alice oseman content (never read loveless or iwbft but ive read all of her other stuff)

paper girls graphic novel

other interests

the good place tv show

Kathleen Glasgows book girl in pieces

the walking dead comics including the clementine spin off graphic novels

um yeah thats all I can think of for now

my fav musicians/bands

florence and the machine

indigo de Souza

Kevin Atwater

searows

the Aubreys

sadurn

the cranberries

soccer mommy

runo plum

nep

lala lala

the smiths

hospital bracelet

Chappell roan

AURORA

Madilyn Mei!

Elliot smith

(my music taste is all over the place and is also very seasonal and I have a bunch of underground artists I dont listen to but I am here to give good recs I promise my playlists are fire)

we've gotten to the part of the intro post where im wondering if this is way to much information so sorry if I overshared idk but hope we can be silly mutuals or friends if you want (never be scared to shoot the friendship shot I would love to yap with y'all)

also since this is taking over my other pinned post I just want to put this as an honorary spot and let everyone know that my old pinned post was a quote from radio silence and that Aled last is me and I am him and the February Friday plot line is actually me and it makes me sick how much I resonate with that book

[radioactive-earthshine]

Trick or treat?

🎃A TREAT! 👻

You get a piece of the unpublished KonBart Star Trek AU! Enjoy.

🖖

“This is Communications Officer Lieutenant Conner Kent from Cyclone Shuttle #2 to Red Tornado, Stardate [whatever] 05:18 Pacific Standard Earth Time. Status update: This is the third day we have been stranded in orbit above Hogarth 3. All warp capabilities are still inoperable due to what Helmsman Allen has now discovered to be a defective dilithium drive. We are unable to replicate the parts needed for the repair, not that either of us know how to repair the drive as it is, sorry Captain Irons from Engineering 103 at the Academy - I really did deserve that D hah! Annnyway. We’re limited to the shuttle’s propulsion systems which is not a viable option unless we wanted to spend the next ah, 10 years in the shuttle traveling at sub-light speeds to the nearest outpost. Which isn’t viable either because Helmsman Allen has calculated that life support is also failing and we’re likely to run out of oxygen within 24 standard hours. Because of these two catastrophic failures and analyzing our options, and that we have yet to have any of our messages responded to, Allen is going to attempt a manual landing on Hogarth 3. We know the planet is an M-Class type with no known sentient species. We’re going to attempt a landing around the planetary coordinates 19° N, 133° W which Allen has determined to be the most favorable location for an emergency landing and is currently in mid Spring. Thank you Commander Harper at the academy for the A in Survival Strategies, but a bigger thank you to Ma and Pa for the camping lessons in Appalachia. If we make it I’ll send another status update, if not, well… …You all were amazing and I loved every moment serving on Reddy. Thanks for the party. This is Communications Officer Lieutenant Conner Kent, signing off, hopefully just for now.” 

Conner took a long slow breath as he finished his recording and saved the message before broadcasting into the cold cosmos. When he was done he turned to Bart at the front of their shuttle, he was drawing a scale on the window in a coral pink lipstick. 

“You forgot to tell ‘em the navigation equipment was completely down,” said Bart as he capped the lipstick and tucked it back where he found it in the side pocket of the pilot’s chair. Conner walked the length of the narrow long shuttle to the copilot seat and sat down, buckling in. 

“I also didn’t tell them we think this is sabotage,” Conner revealed cautiously. “Three major systems all failing one after the other; we’ve been in some dire situations before but this feels targeted.” 

“Section 31?” Bart suggested as he started to input the commands to the shuttle and they began to glide in position above Hogarth 3 and its beautiful blue and green glory. “Do you think Section 31 is trying to get rid of you again? Er, of us?” 

“I really don’t know,” admitted Kon and he frowned. “Tim says they no longer consider me to be a threat to the Federation and are convinced of my ‘integrity’ and loyalty to not go AWOL. And you well…” he trailed off and Bart smiled tiredly, impishly. 

“Nothing quite like me around either but I guess I haven’t proven myself as trustworthy yet.”  

Conner’s hand moved to cover one of Bart’s. “They’re idiots. I trust you.”

[tenebrius-excellium]

OH MY GOSH I just realized something. NO NO NO NO NOOOOO

STORYTIME

So occasionally and especially on rainy nights around 11pm, my neighbor Matt and I will unintentionally meet on our doorstep because he's having a smoke and I need some air before bed and we get entangled in way too complex philosophical discussion about society and work because that's just the dynamic we have

Like, there's nothing to it, we just can't get away from each other's minds, it's more annoying than useful because it's just neighborly cheaptalk and we're both losing sleep over it because we can't tear ourselves loose from the conversation... it's a chance to unwind after a tiring day of sitting at a desk is all it is BUT. NO. NO NO NO

Like clockwork, A Cat will show up

We do not own this cat

Neither of us does

We call him Eddie. His real name is not Eddie but his real name is shit so Eddie it is

He's been around for at least as long as either of us has been living in that building

I will usually lean out of my window and Matt will be standing in the street, and we'll be loudly chatting in the dark for the whole town to listen if they want. It totally rains by the way

Out of nowhere, The Cat Will Show Up

He will meow specifically at me, and I will meow back

cue *beat*

I will say I'm coming outside to pet the cat

I will come outside to pet the cat

The cat will move on

We will somehow manage to say good night and actually go to bed

Last night, Matt legit pulled out some CAT FOOD and let Eddie have some of it. I was bewildered, but I am realizing - upon reading op's post and happily thinking to myself that yes, yay, indeed, there is sometimes a cat -

IT HAS BECOME A RITUAL

THE CAT IS WAITING FOR US

IT'S NOT ME AND MY NEIGHBOR, IT'S ME; THE NEIGHBOR; AND THE FREAKING CAT

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

So yes, apparently, SOMETIMES there IS a cat - out of nowhere - THIS IS A THREAT - WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?????

I love my neighborhood bwahahahahaaaaaa

[scrtchptch]

On a personal note, it made me reflect on my relationship with the game.

I used to be really excited about Team Fortress 2, and every new update and every bit of foreshadowing and every easter egg, speculating on what the game might have in store next would occupy my imagination, and I was certainly naïve as to hope that this game would last forever, and the community and the developers would just keep adding on to it, and it’d be this virtual fair of endless fun, creativity and making friends from all over the globe.

When TF2’s development noticeably slowed down I felt personally betrayed, but I still had the hope of it making a great return—and it did try, multiple times, and it failed, and it only served to make me more bitter; the community had a bit of an exodus moment around Overwatch’s release, the servers I frequented shut down or became ghost towns, life happened on top of that, and I more or less stopped playing the game. I hadn’t touched it for years, maybe hopping in once or twice to see if the bot problem was as bad as people said it was, but it was basically dead to me now—acceptance, I guess.

I’ve been racking my brain for things I used to like, because I’m not feeling that good and nothing feels good either, and Team Fortress 2 popped into my mind. Obviously, I can’t bring back the people I used to hang out with (last time online: a string of digits that seems absurdly long, ha-ha…), the servers, the general zeitgeist and my naïve view of things, but I still had an absolute blast playing it. Even though it’s competition-focused now, the old trade-and-have-fun-server hilarity I love is still alive and comes through quite often.

Not sure where I’m going with this… Do I want it to live forever, do I want to cling on to it? I can’t tell. On the one hand, the game is long overdue to die, and I like to think that I have moved on; on the other hand, when I was reading the last comic, I couldn’t help but perk my ears up at the page below, ‘Reddy and Bidwell… possibly duking it out over Mann Co., becoming stand-ins for Blutarch and Redmond… in a possible next installment… Team Fortress 3?!’—would I play it though, would it have the charm of TF2, would I be able to enjoy it now? I think I want to see it die, and I want to finally move on.

[nervous-alien]

Let Me Save Him | At Least Once...

Introduction

!Chapter index will be at the bottom!

Also can be read on Ao3 and Wattpad!

Spoilers Warning:

Contains spoilers for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc chapters 1, 2, and 3.

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Description:

   After just one night in the sauna, Kiyotaka Ishimaru and Mondo Owada became closer than anything. The few days that they were together like this, they were inseparable. That is until Mondo made a horrific accident and killed Chihiro Fujisaki. After losing his best friend, Taka explores the newly opened floor of the school where he finds a time machine. He uses it to keep going back to the days before Chihiro's murder until he can finally save Mondo from execution.

   During these days Taka slowly falls in love and on top of that he begins to remember moments of his life that had been wiped from his memory. Memories of a past school life.

   Will Taka be able to save his kyoudai and discover the secrets of Hope's Peak?

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Disclaimer:

I do not own any of these characters! They all belong to the creator of Danganronpa. I only own the story. I will be using almost direct dialogue from the video game for at least the first chapter. Things will begin to change as the chapters continue. This will be heavily based on the video game and will only have a few references to the anime.

This story is inspired by VashWritingPro's story NINE CHANCES | REDDIE on Wattpad. I highly encourage you to check their story out if you like this idea or enjoy the ship Reddie from Stephen King's IT.

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General Warnings:

—Descriptions of violence

—Swearing

—Internalized homophobia

—Mentions of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

More may be added as the story continues.

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Other Important Information:

This will be told from Kiyotaka's point of view.

Words written like this, when not used for emphasis, signify Taka's inner thoughts.

The number of chapters is currently unknown.

I'm also making my own tag, #lmshalo, I'm gonna use it for each chapter and if anyone wants to make fanart, please use it!

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Chapter Songs:

Each chapter will have its own song with a link to it on YouTube!

Or if you like Spotify, here is a link to a playlist with each song in order. It will be updated after each chapter!

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Started: June 29, 2024

Ended:—

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Chapter 1

Chapter 2

[borisbubbles]

Eurovision 2024: #29

29. ICELAND Hera Björk - "Scared of heights" 37th place

Decade Ranking: 110/153 [Above ReDDI, below Tix]

That awkward moment you're halfway through the next update and realize you skipped over someone. 😬

Sadly, I did NOT feel it coming. 😔 Iceland is another one of those cases of "I probably could have liked them, if not for a few detrimental flaws." I mean it's Hera Björk with wine mom disco. There are worse things in life.

Unfortunately Hera suffered from not only her dated song being completely outclassed by everyone in the first semi (bad enough by itself), but also by *other* mom disco anthems from previous years and nfs, including Heaven's not that far tonight, High Heels in the Neighbourhood (lmfao) and Hera's own 2010 song. "Scared of Heights" is not an unpleasant song to listen to, but that's about as baseline as the genre gets, rly.

Combine that song with a lifeless act forever stuck with no movement and a bunch of wideshots at key moments (how did they make it look WORSE compared to SVK's already lowbudget affair?), like yeah, we know where this is headed. It's the "Unstoppable Object Collides Into An Unmovable Wall" of hopeless last placers. There's nothing that Hera could have done to avoid a red lantern, not with that song and that act working so hard to undermine her efforts.

I do have a bit of sympathy for her though. Even a suboptimal Hera Björk is still Hera fucking Björk (vocally excellent and decently charming) , and the bullshit she had to endure simply to be allowed to sing at the Tuesday show was uncalled for.

After SVK's... darksided results - which Hera won because the Anti-Pro-Palestine Icelanders thought SHE had the best chance of beating Bashar although (1) have you seen Bashar perform? Man cannot serve for his life (2) um, Sigga was right there (3) Hera's song was co-written by a Palestinian? (leave it to the Israel sympathisers to be misinformed, incoherent and smugly incorrect - defo, abso looking at YOU, J*n B*rs.) (4) GO TIFFANY!!!! INTO THE ATMOSPHERE!!! - she then had to negotiate with RÚV in order to go to Malmö (although she WON the SELECTION!!) . This as per the rules Iceland had established for SVK2024. RUV's weird decision to play for the moral high ground, but only partially. Like dudes, if you're going to be antsy about Israel being there, then don't hold SVK? and if you do hold, don't be like "WELL WE MIGHT JUST WD ANYWAY [if the wrong person [anyone but Bashar] wins]" like fuck off? Either you make a statement by INTERNALLY picking Bashar, or you don't make one at all by not including him in SVK. Pick a fucking lane.

Once she arrived in Sweden, well... Remove Iceland from this year and everything that went down still goes down in the precisely the same fashion, with the exact same placements for everyone else. The only true difference is that KAN have one fewer delegation to target with passive aggression. Whether Hera went to Eurovision or not made no difference to the contest itself which is some exponential level of irrelevance that she does not deserve to have attached to her legacy.

So all-in-all, a sour return for Hera, but the one Iceland deserved after they trashed their EXCELLENT national final for the sake of questionable priorities, and then picked the INCORRECT winner to boot ("Wild West" wasn't fantastic and (thankfully) wouldn't have won ESC, but it is a much better song than "Scared of Heights" was. ) The Icelandic shitshow was a prélude to what was to follow in Malmö. Events which, just like Hera's participation in this year, probably should have been avoided by competent leadership.

THE RANKING

[j2zara]

for the ask game!! 📚 💭 👖

Sorry these took all day i've been out and Tired as hell but thank u!

📚 Do you read your own fic?

I try to not feel embarrassed that the answer is yeah bc like I think if other ppl reread their own work it would make sense!!!! Like I would not judge at all and honestly co-sign rereading ur own shit. I literally tell ppl that the reason I write is bc like. It’s basically the chance to craft your own perfectly tailored special interest to share with others. So like. Why wouldn’t I like it? (And this was especially true when I was trying to write original stuff which is why it’s so frustrating I never finish anything. But also a little true now too. This whole weird cloneverse was the product of my dumb thought experiment “what if the clones were people who had the capacity to be just as tragic as Jace). It’s got everything I like in it. I try to tell myself anyway. In practice it’s like. Argh.I kinda go through periods where I like. And this is usually after I JUST posted. Wanna do other things but end up distracting myself by rereading the thing I just made over and over. And then I forget it exists and often in my mind it’s like. Oh I don’t wanna read that i think bc I have residual feelings of like. Idk embarrassment I guess? Like I convince myself it’s old and probably bad but sometimes when I’m glancing at old things I write for. Refresher purposes (usually on cloneverse lol) I end up getting suckered back into rereading it like oh hey is this actually. Good?

Anything older I mostly haven’t looked at in a while bc idk. I’m very hard on my old self. I did reread my Reddie sky high au thing and went. Hm this is actually fun I like this. Most of my IT stuff is like. Ok I think? This is kinda related but I JUST got a comment on a talent swap I wrote for DR and I literally haven’t updated the thing since 2018 and I feel so bad for abandoning it but. Part of it is bc I think if I were to come back to it I would wanna redo some of the old chapters and I feel so pained looking at the early chapters. I keep telling myself I’ll get to it. My Mukuro and Hiro proxy sibling agenda deserves it, they deserve to be best friends so bad, I’m sad I abandoned them. 

💭 What is a headcanon you have about your own work?

This is such a funny question bc I’m such a goddamn blabbermouth so I feel pretty confident that I’ve already posted so much cringe abt the headcanons for cloneverse. Like. Technically J3’s personality started as a headcanon in that i was like “oh, Porter was flirting with J3 the entire time he was falling in love with J2”. 99% of the time if i feel compelled to say it i will just say it? Actually you know what? I just thought of one that might be kinda schmaltzy and i feel bad for not saying its a 100% certainty but in my heart Ankarna grants all the clones some form of true life but it would probably be some fucked genie deal where its like there’s a reincarnation au or something. Like they have to find each other again or something. Very Hadestown Orphydice anybody got a match coded. Genuinely b/c J4 wishes she was never Of Jace she gets what she wants and its like good/bad. Bc i can never stop putting the clones in the torment nexus I don’t know if that’s completely stupid

👖 Are you a planner, plantser, or pantser? Is it consistent?

I try so hard to be a planner bc I’m so frustrated by my pantser process. Like. Idk i tend to just ride momentum but without foresight you end up going in directions that can be kinda formless and completely wrong and idk. I have such hard time finishing things b/c of this i think. But when I try to plan I’m also so bad at it i don’t think I’ve ever finished a real and true outline before I start. I want to be the kind of person that has clean outlines but. Idk. So by default I guess I’m a plantser bc I do have docs full of notes but my notes are always super messy and like. Idk what I’m doing evolves so much while I work that half the time the notes end up not even accurate to what I’m aiming for. Worst of both worlds life

[fanfic-recs-01]

Reddie Fics

This is just a list of all the Richie Tozier/Eddie Kaspbrak fics I like on AO3, if you have any recs for me feel free to send me some!

Updated 9/19/23

Runaway Now and Forevermore by AlexSW97

~Richie and Eddie run away together in 1994 and return to Derry in 2016 as actual bickering husbands.~

richie tozier: not an asthmatic by walmartofficial

~“I’m getting word that I’m not allowed to tell this joke,” he tells the audience, “but it was gonna be about eating ass, if that wasn’t clear.”~

move in, mess my place by bebe8s

~Stan motions to the two new guys in the room. Eddie doesn't even have time to focus on Bill, because he's too distracted by the lanky boy sprawled out across his bed. With his dark curls and pale skin, it's undeniable. It's the guy from last night.

"Well, hello there, princess." Richie says with a smirk, and Eddie can feel the flush in his cheeks.~

walk me home in the dead of night by QueenWithABeeThrone

~Richie Tozier met Eddie Kaspbrak for what they both thought was the first time in a shitty New York dive bar, sixteen years ago.~

fruit from a forbidden tree by glorious_spoon

~a week before he's supposed to get married, Eddie hooks up with a stranger in a bar, and it changes the trajectory of his life.~

we belong to the sound of the words by ShowMeAHero

~Eddie’s got a messenger bag across his shoulders and, when they’re brought out to Richie’s autograph table, he’s glad he brought it. It’s full of tissues, hand sanitizer, granola bars, mini water bottles, zinc tablets, lozenges, and anything else he could think to grab. The con floor is fucking packed, and Richie’s got a whole goddamned line of fans waiting for him that scream and cheer when he comes out.~

Put Those Colors On by TheMightyChipmunk

~Set in a universe where you don't see color until you hear your soulmate laugh, Eddie really doesn't think Richie is funny. I wonder how that's going to work out for them.~

cherry cordial by ShowMeAHero

~He’s staring down hard at his phone, scrolling aimlessly through Facebook without reading anything, when someone bumps into him. Whoever it is grabs the pole, their hands brushing against each other’s.

Right in his ear, the guy says, “Fucking shit, you’re hot.”~

walk through fire for you by hyruling

~His eyes properly well up now. Richie has only seen Eddie cry a handful of times in his adult life, so he’s fairly concerned. He drops down to sit across from Eddie and takes his hands in his.

“Eddie baby, now you’re scaring me, why are you crying?”

Tears track down Eddie’s cheek, and he all but wails, “Cause you’re engaged!”~

Morphine by inoubliable

~They all crowd around Eddie's bed, their faces shimmering a little. Eddie has to squint to make out their features, and he laughs once he does. They all look so worried. Eddie feels great.

"Oh my God," Stan says, at the same time that Richie says, "He's high."~

Lips Like Fire by yallreddieforthis

~When Richie finally convinces the Losers Club to light up with him he needs to find an... 'alternative way' to get Eddie high without giving him an asthma attack.~

The 'Do Not Fucking Touch Me' Tour by loserchildhotpants

~Richie Tozier's taken up writing his own material for once, and it could absolutely ruin him~

anything for a fan by zach_stone

~It was fine, though. Just a stupid little celebrity crush; a safe, inaccessible outlet for Eddie’s deeply suppressed gay thoughts. He could pine away over Trashmouth Tozier from the comfort of his living room, clicking on video compilations with titles like “Top 10 Trashmouth Interview Moments” and only feel vaguely guilty.

And then, of course, he gets a call from Mike Hanlon in Derry.~

nor rivers drown it by theparadigmshifts

~"We promised to confide in each other, and cherish each other, and sustain each other, and all that jazz.”

Stan stares at her, blinks twice.

"And right now, that means going back to your horror-show hometown, and facing your trauma, and potentially killing a demon. Together."

Or: When Mike calls from Derry, Patty answers the phone instead.~

lost inside a moment (with you) by anniebibananie

~In which Richie is always pretending to be Eddie’s boyfriend, Eddie fucking hates it, and finally Eddie decides two can play that game (it is not a total disaster… depending on your definition of total disaster).~

Everywhere, All At Once by EvieSmallwood

~Eddie bites his lip, tucking his hands deeper inside the pockets of his sweatshirt. It’s actually not even his, it’s Richie’s; a faded band logo, a hole by the collar, the faint smells of cigarette smoke and laundry detergent.... it’s like Richie’s with him, which is all Eddie really wants.

Which could be why he’s walking to Richie’s house at one in the morning.~

Party Foul by sundaise

~Crashing a stranger’s birthday party isn’t usually a part of Eddie’s weekend plans. Neither is unknowingly chatting up the cute dark haired comedian... who happens to be the roommate of said birthday boy.

“So, how do you know Stan?”

Eddie’s blood runs cold with shock as soon as the innocent question leaves his lips. “Oh, uh,” he shrugs nonchalantly, like it’s no big deal, “I’m dating his roommate.”~

Must Love Dogs by TheMightyChipmunk

~When Eddie sees a dog, he's gotta pet it. Even when he is stuck in traffic.~

I Didn't Know There Were Wizards in California by spotlightonmringenue

~Will ignores a timid reply from his classmate, his focus fully on this strange interloper that could be his best friend’s twin.

Evil twin, as Dustin would say, his voice low and incriminating. Ultraman type shit. Will considers relaying the situation on their upcoming weekly call to make the current situation less unsettling.~

Playing for Keeps by LogicalBookThief

~Richie and Eddie go on a game show for couples. Nobody expects them to be such a dream team. And nobody suffers as much as the host.~

[tenebrius-excellium]

Told a friend about the fishies and almost cried. The satisfaction is palpable. The joy is real. It's joy. Not 'relief' or 'rest' or 'achievement'. I have never treated myself so well and the kind of reward it produces feels outrageously offensive to the composed enduring of the past.

I did this for myself and I'm amazed at how happy we are allowed to be when we dare. I'm shocked at how wrong happiness was made to feel for me. Because it's "wasteful".

I weep for my poor family. I remember when I was littler, when I worked up the courage to crawl on the lap of the Big Man that was my Grandpa, and whispered to him "I love you".

...He later apparently told my Dad that none of his grandchildren had ever said that to him before. He had 12.

I love when I had this exact discussion with my older cousin about starting to say I love you because that was not a thing in our family. I love when I cried after seeing him again after a year of being apart because he was worth a good cry.

I don't believe my parents are very happy. They think they are, but deep down they're not. Because I do not believe they know what real happiness is, or that they are allowed to give it to themselves. They both grew up in families in which both men and women worked hard to earn a living for their future every day. That was their life. Now my parents don't need to do that anymore. They are the future, they have tons of time, but they just sit around all day because they don't know what to do with themselves when they are not being any kind of productive.

They only know how to earn money and how to run a household. But they don't know about hobbies, or fun, or about spending time with their family, or about doing more than what's educationally appropriate and materially necessary. My Dad's entire agenda was to 'prepare us for life' in the sense that he only invested into his children if he thought he was giving us a prosperous tool for the future. We were a project expected to yield profit, not humans. If a thing wasn't fruitful for our education or anything, we rarely got it. I don't mean that there were no thoughtful presents for Christmas or anything, because there absolutely were!!! But my parents treated them like a chore, a script they could follow, a sort of emotionless, robot-like, reasonable expectation that they successfully fulfilled. Children got presents? Done. Normal Children Should Get Presents On Christmas So We Did That. What else do you want. You should say Thank You and be done with it.

...I think what was missing were the water fights, the pillow fights, the baking, the cuddling, the stargazing, the pets, the parties, the dancing, the calling in sick, the 'turn-around-cuz-I-saw-something-interesting', the 'Mom look what I made!', in short: The LIFE in life.

I come to realize and appreciate the good things - the love in the hard-working part of their parenthood - more and more. But at the same time, I hate to have to be the one to maybe have to teach them what joy really is. To show them what joy can be. They should have taught that to me.

Anyway, yeah, I'm really happy. Here's to breaking the curses of the past day by day. The wall's got a big crack now. Because fish are not useful. I like this.

[spectralsleuth]

Favorite fics? Doesn't have to be rise or even turtle related

Oh man I got very excited for this ask. I have been in a lot of different fandoms for a very long time- but lets start with some of my all timers.

Now What I'm Going To Say May Sound Indelicate (Rated E)

A Reddie fic for It CH2, which I've probably reread about fifty times. It's unfinished, and probably never will be finished, but it's absolutely worth a read. The writing is incredible, and it's my singular favorite fic of all time. A lot of medical procedures and recovery, since (spoiler) someone gets impaled at the end of the movie and this is exploring how they might live through that.

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Blue Sky (Rated T (from what I remember))

PDF VERSION

I hope this link works- the first link is fanfiction dot net, which is hard to use after so many years, and the other is a pdf I found of someone who downloaded a version to share. This fic is from 2011, and is actually pretty famous. Based off of Portal 2, what happens when Wheatley gets a body? I've actually been meaning to reread it because I barely remember it at this point, but this fic came out about a year before I graduated high school and opened my eyes to the fact that fanfiction can be actual published novel quality.

Also friendly reminder that if you love a fic, download it. Not to repost obviously, but websites disappear and works get deleted for any number of reasons and you may in fact be helping an author out.

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Wow. This is fucking wild-

From Out the Ocean Risen (Rated T)

A Pacific Rim fic that started publishing in 2013- last time I reread this, YEARS AGO, the series was as of yet unfinished. It's a fantastic body-horror-esque story of the implications of aliens and hiveminds and what makes a monster. It's Newton Giezler-centric and FANTASTICALLY written-

and it JUST updated this month in 2023. I had no idea, but searching through my fic list made me notice. I thought, surely it's just an update to apologize for abandoning the fic- but no! It's an actual new chapter.

If you guys ever wanted to show support for a fic that's been abandoned, this one deserves it immensely. Show it some love, it's never too late to hop on board and enjoy a fic and you never know what someone will return to.

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Pirate King Laurence (Rated T)

'His Majesties Dragon' is a super good age of sail book series, sometimes called 'Temeraire', that's as if a Pride and Prejudice character was captain of a dragon crew. This is a little bit of an AU to that, and is one of my all time favorite Temeraire fic series.

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the run and go (Rated M)

Post Homestuck fic. 560k words. Still being updated- enough said, it's fantastic. This is probably the longest fic on my list. Involves a lot of unpacking about Dave and Bro and not just what it's like recovering from an abusive childhood, but reconciling with the person you love who abused you. Also everyone lives. Everyone.

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>Dave: survive three years on this rock (Rated T)

One more Homestuck fic for the road- there was a period of time where the Homestuck tag was nothing BUT meteor fic. If you were in the fandom, iykyk. This one was probably the most in character Dave and great portrayal of what it would be like actually living within a universe made up of date game mechanics.

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The Other Hawke (Rated E)

If anyone's gone through the rest of my fic besides TMNT stuff, they've seen my SECOND largest fandom I've written for, which was Dragon Age. More specifically, I fixated on most peoples least favorite character on the whole series- Carver Hawke. Hahaha. I just really fixate on the oddest characters, huh?

This is a fic about what his life outside of his brother is like, and giving him a lot of depth that you don't get in the video game series. Also he is getting dicked down by Fenris, which is a fantastic pairing I didn't know I needed. It's hilarious, and romantic, and very tense.

Man. I gotta reread a lot of these. Thanks so much for the ask! Sorry if it got a little out of hand haha.

[dexchange1]

Sports Betting Strategies: Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Winnings

Sports betting is a thrilling activity that allows you to combine your love for sports with the excitement of gambling. However, to succeed in sports betting and maximize your winnings, it's important to have a well-defined strategy. In this article, we will explore some valuable tips and tricks that can help you make informed decisions and increase your chances of success. So, let's dive into the world of sports betting strategies!

Understanding the Importance of Sports Betting Strategies

Sports betting strategies are essential for bettors looking to gain an edge over bookmakers like reddy book club and others. Without a clear strategy, betting becomes a mere guessing game, leading to inconsistent results and potential losses. By implementing effective strategies, you can make more calculated decisions and improve your overall betting experience.

Unleash Your Winning Potential: Proven Sports Betting Strategies 

1. Bankroll Management

One of the most critical aspects of successful sports betting is proper bankroll management. Your bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting. Here's how you can manage it effectively:

Set a Budget: Determine the amount of money you can afford to allocate for betting without affecting your daily life or finances. This will be your betting budget.

Stake Sizes: A common rule of thumb is to never bet more than 1-5% of your total bankroll on a single bet. This way, you minimize the risk of losing your entire bankroll on a single wager.

Avoid Chasing Losses: It's important to resist the temptation of chasing losses by placing bigger bets. Stick to your betting plan and avoid impulsive decisions.

Record Keeping: Keep track of your bets, including the amount wagered, odds, and outcomes. This will help you analyze your performance, identify areas for improvement, and track your overall profitability.

2. Research and Analysis

Successful sports bettors understand the importance of research and analysis. Here are some key points to consider:

Study the Teams and Players: Gain in-depth knowledge about the teams, players, coaches, and their performance history. Look for factors that may impact the outcome of a game, such as injuries, home-field advantage, weather conditions, and recent form.

Analyze Statistics and Trends: Utilize statistical data and trends to identify patterns and make informed predictions. Look for trends in team performance, head-to-head records, scoring patterns, and other relevant statistics.

Stay Updated with News: Stay informed about the latest news and developments in the sports you're betting on. Follow reputable sources to get insights into injuries, team strategies, lineup changes, and other factors that can affect the outcome of a game.

3. Value Betting

Value betting is a strategy that involves identifying bets where the odds offered by bookmakers are higher than the actual probability of an outcome. By finding value bets, you can potentially increase your long-term profitability. Here's how to spot value bets:

Compare Odds: Compare odds offered by different bookmakers to identify discrepancies. Look for situations where one bookmaker offers higher odds for a particular outcome than others.

Analyze Probabilities: Assess the probability of an outcome occurring based on your research and analysis. If you believe the probability is higher than what the odds imply, you may have found a value bet.

Be Selective: Value bets may not be abundant, so be selective in your choices. Patience is key when it comes to finding value in the betting markets.

4. Line Shopping

Line shopping involves comparing odds from different bookmakers to find the best possible value for a particular bet. Bookmakers may offer slightly different odds for the same event, so it's important to explore multiple options. Here's how to line shop effectively:

Utilize Online Comparison Tools: Online platforms like saffron exchange provide comparison tools that allow you to compare odds across different bookmakers quickly. Use these tools to find the best odds for your desired bet.

Have Multiple Accounts: Open accounts with multiple reputable bookmakers to have access to a wider range of odds. This gives you the flexibility to choose the most favorable odds for each bet.

Take Advantage of Promotions: Bookmakers often offer promotions and bonuses that can enhance your potential returns. Keep an eye out for these opportunities and take advantage of them when they align with your betting strategy.

5. Emotionless Betting

Emotional betting is a common pitfall that can lead to poor decision-making and unnecessary losses. It's crucial to approach sports betting with a rational mindset. Here are some tips to stay emotionless while betting:

Stick to Your Strategy: Develop a clear betting strategy and follow it consistently. Base your decisions on research, analysis, and predetermined criteria rather than emotional impulses.

Avoid Chasing Losses: If you experience a losing streak, resist the urge to chase losses by placing large bets. Stick to your bankroll management plan and trust your strategy.

Take Breaks: If you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, take a break from betting. Clear your mind and return to betting when you're in a calm and rational state.

Accept the Ups and Downs: Understand that losing is a part of sports betting. Even the most successful bettors experience losses. Embrace the inevitable ups and downs and focus on the long-term profitability of your strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions beginners often have about sports betting strategies:

Q: How important is bankroll management in sports betting?

A: Bankroll management is crucial for long-term success in sports betting. It helps you protect your funds, minimize risks, and ensure sustainability in your betting activities.

Q: Can I use the same betting strategy for all sports?

A: While some strategies can be applied across different sports, it's important to consider the specific characteristics of each sport. Factors such as team dynamics, playing styles, and rule variations may require adjustments to your strategy.

Q: How much time should I spend on research and analysis before placing a bet?

A: The amount of time spent on research and analysis can vary depending on the complexity of the bet and your level of expertise. It's advisable to allocate sufficient time to gather relevant information and make informed decisions.

Q: What is the best way to identify value bets?

A: Identifying value bets requires a combination of research, analysis, and odds comparison. Look for situations where the odds offered by bookmakers are higher than the actual probability of an outcome based on your assessment.

Q: Should I always bet on the favorite team/player?

A: Betting solely on favorites is not a guaranteed winning strategy. It's important to assess the odds, research team dynamics, and consider other factors that may impact the outcome. Sometimes, underdogs can present valuable betting opportunities.

Q: Can I rely solely on statistics to make betting decisions?

A: Statistics provide valuable insights, but they should be used in conjunction with other information. Consider factors like team form, injuries, motivation, and home-field advantage to make well-rounded betting decisions.

Q: How often should I review and adjust my sports betting strategy?

A: It's advisable to regularly review your strategy to ensure its effectiveness. Adjustments may be necessary based on changes in your betting patterns, market conditions, or new insights gained from research and analysis.

Q: How can I manage my emotions while betting?

A: Managing emotions in sports betting is important for making rational decisions. Stick to your strategy, avoid impulsive bets, take breaks when needed, and focus on long-term profitability rather than short-term results.

Q: Can I use sports betting strategies to guarantee profits?

A: No strategy can guarantee profits in sports betting. The outcome of sporting events is inherently uncertain. However, employing effective strategies can enhance your chances of success and improve your overall profitability.

Q: Is it possible to make a living from sports betting?

A: While it is possible for some individuals to make a living from sports betting, it requires extensive knowledge, experience, discipline, and a long-term perspective. It's important to approach sports betting as a form of entertainment and manage your expectations accordingly.

Remember, sports betting involves risks, and responsible gambling practices should always be followed.

Conclusion:

Implementing effective sports betting strategies can significantly improve your chances of success and maximize your winnings. By managing your bankroll, conducting thorough research, analyzing value bets, line shopping, and betting without emotions, you can gain a competitive edge in the world of sports betting. Remember, consistency, discipline, and a rational mindset are key to long-term profitability. Now, armed with these strategies, it's time to put your knowledge into practice and make informed betting decisions. Good luck!

[sunshinereddie]

✨🎀 <3

✨What's a fic you've posted you wish you could breathe life into again and have people talking about it? (or simply a fic you wish got more credit)

puppy love!! i definitely understand WHY it’s not as “popular” as my other fics bc 1. it’s in progress 2. it’s like a bajillion words long and 3. i take forever to update it but it IS my favourite fic that i’ve written! it’s the one that means the most to me and the one i’ve worked the hardest on and put the most effort into- plus it was the first IT/reddie fic i ever started writing! and even thought i love it so much, i do wish it did get a little more credit or that i could have people talking about it… i just want people to be as excited about it as i am :)

🎀give yourself a compliment about your own writing

eepy ummm i guess i really like the way i write internal dialogue??? i always feel like my actual dialogue between characters is my weakness, but i quite like how i write internal stuff!

ask game

[im-getting-help]

Let me tell youuu! It not only haunted me, I think it saved my fucking life.

In 2020 I came back to fandom spaces thanks to the It movies.

It started in twitter. I was lurking, looking for memes, and I found one of those screenshot fics accounts and began reading Turtle Creek. (that format was insane! I kinda miss it tho).

Eventually, ended up in ao3. The same person who was writing some of the twitter accounts wrote some fics there.

I kept reading through twitter cause, again, that format of screenshot stories was addictive and I found a very interesting fic.

This fic was a short story that was all text messages until the last chapter. In this, Eddie texts a wrong number and it turns out to be Richie, but obviously they don't know. They keep texting and I'm not going to spoil cause when I tell you this one is GOOD I'm not lying.

That fic becames one of my absolute favorites. I love that fic with my heart.

When covid restrictions stopped in my country, (around 2021) I said goodbye to It and went back to normal boring life.

You see, for the longest time I lived like a closeted fan. I'm not sure what made me so reluctant to be active in fandom but I just couldn't. I didn't want to be a fan and I was afraid to interact with communities. I didn't like, shared or comment anything. I was like a ghost, I read, y watched and I left. My close friends knew what I liked and once in a while I talked about how much I loved the It movies, but specifically online I didn't want anything to do with fandom. So, when covid stopped I thought the logical thing to do was to just go back to living "normal life".

I started uni and time passed. Then, around march of 2023 I was looking for something in the IG stories archive and found a story I made with a Pennywise filter and thought "Aw! the It fandom! Nice ❤".

A week later I can't stop thinking about It. I'm in class and I remember a meme i've seen in twitter 3 years ago and I start laughing. I find an old drive file filled with It memes I download in 2020. I go to twitter to see if I can find Turtle Creek and it's gone. I don't remember any of the user names of the people who wrote those other fics i read at the time. I never followed anyone and I never interacted with anyone, I don't remember fics names or accounts. I only have some memes and art, some from artists that they don't even have accounts anymore.

The thing is, I was entering depression again at that time. Just like in 2020, the It fandom was holding my hand and telling me "Hey! here is something lovely for you to enjoy today, life isn't horrible!" so, I relented. I came back to tumblr, I opened an account on ao3 and started looking for new fics. For some reason I thought all the fics I read on twitter were lost forever (so dramatic lol).

Months passed and istg if it wasn't for It fics I'm sure I would've dropped out of uni. I was so fucking depressed, the only thing that motivated me was reading a new one shot or next chapter and I used it as a reward to study. I used it as a reward to get out of bed sometimes. When I was really depressed I thought 'I want to know what happens in the next chapter' 'I want to read one more fic by x author', 'maybe x abandoned fic finally gets an update'.

Around september I was scrolling through the reddie tag and I find this fic, 'Wrong Number' by Blissymbolics (amazing writer!!) that sounds really interesting. Is a story in which Eddie texts a stranger by accident and it turns out to be Richie... guys... I cried re-reading that fic. It felt like finding an old friend on a crowded street and giving them a big hug. I was in a call with friend like "DUDE I FOUND IT!! I FOUND THAT AWESOME FIC I READ ON TWITTER!"

After that I think something clicked, I was like, yeah I love this place, I want to be part of the communities, I want to interact and leave comments, the writers deserve to know how much I love their works, how they make my day better every time they post.

So yeah, it haunted me, and it saved me. I honestly think it literally saved me.

has anyone else ever had a fanfic that just… haunts them? like it’s been months and maybe even years since you read it, but it just lingers with you and you can never truly leave behind the imprint it made on you? and maybe it’s just a single line, one sentence that you can’t shake off, that takes up residence in your mind and stays there, feeding into your psyche and subtly influencing your brainspace and maybe even your writing or other works?