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🎃 Halloween 78′ starters 🎃

“you mean you actually never want him to get out?”

“i hate a guy with a car and no sense of humor.”

“he was standing right there.”

“seems to me you're just plain scared.”

“what about the boogeyman?”

“death has come to your little town, sheriff.”

“still spooked?”

“well, it's halloween. i guess everyone's entitled to one good scare.”

“nobody believes me.”

“it happened in here.”

“don’t you know what happens on halloween?”

“i told them how dangerous he was.”

“you have the wrong feeling.”

“was it the boogeyman?”

“I’m never smiling again.”

“see something you like?”

“i wasn’t spooked.”

“i’ll kill you if this is a joke.”

“well, i'm here; i'm not about to let anything happen to you."

“this has not been my night.”

“i killed him...”

“the old girl scout comes through again."

"well, kiddo, i thought you outgrew superstition."

“hey, creep!”

“your compassion's overwhelming, doctor."

“you're serious about this, aren't you?"

“ever done anything like this before?”

“as usual, i don’t have anything to do.”

“why didn’t you say anything? you scared me to death.”

“what’s the pumpkin for?”

“it’s hard growing up with a cynical father.”

“i’ll be right back. don’t get dressed.”

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muse a has recently moved back to their hometown after going through a messy divorce. muse a has their child for the halloween weekend and takes them out trick-or-treating. it’s the end of the night and muse a has agreed to visit one more house before heading back home. muse a knocks on the door and is surprised when they see muse b, their former high school sweetheart, greeting them with a bowl full of candy and the smile muse a could never get out of their head. 

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Moodboard Meme

send one of the following symbols for a moodboard about my muse:

⭐ for a moodboard of my muse’s personality

🎵 for a moodboard of my muse’s taste in music

🧦 for a moodboard of my muse’s sense of style

🥨 for a moodboard of my muse’s favorite things to eat

🐍 for a moodboard of my muse’s biggest fears

💕 for a moodboard of our muse’s romantic relationship

💛 for a moodboard of our muse’s friendship

🍁 for a moodboard of my muse’s favorite season

☔ for a moodboard of my muse’s favorite kind of weather

🎨 for a moodboard of my muse’s interests/hobbies

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Writing Guide 004: Describing Physical Pain

below is a list of ways to describe physical pain. the source for this list can be found here.

they braced themselves for the pain

a dull ache

a deep ache in their bones

a throbbing ache

their head throbbed

pain filled their head

pain squeezed their head

a jab of pain

a burst of pain

a flash of pain

prickles of pain

a blaze of pain

fresh pain

a stinging pain

a spike of pain

white-hot pain

a sharp pain

a shooting pain

a stabbing pain

a piercing pain

a corrosive pain

a crippling pain

a searing pain

a grating pain

a grinding pain

a drumbeat of pain

pain shot up their leg

pain surged through their body

pain lashed across their lower back

pain ripped through their chest

pain branched across their back like lightning

pain lacerated their shoulder

pain twisted their belly

a cramp seized their foot

pain exploded behind their eyes

the pain flared in their leg

a flaming pain in their wrist

a burning pain in their neck

pain coursed through their body

pain like a sharp knife in their gut

pain lanced through them

pain went through their like a sword/spear

blinded with pain

dizzy from the pain

disoriented from the pain

the pain blossomed in their midsection

the pain spread through their bowels

a wave of pain rolled through them

pain crashed through their body

they let out a gasp from the pain

they panted with pain

they hissed with pain

they grimaced in pain

they managed to grin through the pain

they winced at the pain

they cringed at the pain

they strained against the pain

they curled up in pain

they doubled over with agony

they writhed in pain

they moaned in pain

they sucked in a sharp breath at the pain

they howled in pain

they grunted from the pain

they let out a cry of pain

they bit back a cry of pain

they yelped with pain

they let out a shriek of pain

they screeched in pain

they screamed in pain

the pain brought tears to their eyes

they quivered with pain

they were wracked by pain

they trembled from the pain

they were shaking from the torment

they convulsed with pain

their breathing was shallow

the pain took their breath away

they tried to breathe through the pain

they tried to focus on something other than the pain

they clutched their head in agony

they cradled their wounded arm

they grasped their hand tightly as the pain hit

they gritted their teeth against the pain

they clenched their teeth when the pain hit

their face was drawn with pain

their face was twisted with pain

they stiffened with the pain

they went rigid with agony

their back arched off the bed with the pain

they spoke haltingly from the pain

their voice was tight with pain

their voice was rough with pain

it hurt too much for them to speak

pain like they’d never felt before

the pain robbed them of rational thought

they were out of their mind with pain

they were delirious with pain

they blacked out from the pain

the pain abated

the pain eased

the drugs softened the pain

the pain faded

the pain diminished

the pain evaporated

the pain dissolved

the pain released them

the pain subsided

the pain dulled

the pain drained out of their body

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Words Associated With Anger

acrimony: anger and bitterness : harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings

aggravated: annoy or exasperate (someone), especially persistently

angered: fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in

animosity: strong dislike, opposition, or anger

animus: hostility or ill feeling

annoyed: slightly angry; irritated

antagonistic: showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

antipathetic: showing or feeling a strong aversion

apoplectic: overcome with anger; extremely indignant

ballistic: fly into a rage

bellicose: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

belligerent: hostile and aggressive

bitter: unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment

blue in the face: exhausted from anger, strain, or other great effort

boiling: (of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up or inflamed

bristling: aggressively brisk or tense

cantankerous: bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

caustic: sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

choleric: bad-tempered or irritable

churlish: rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

disgruntled: angry or dissatisfied

displeasure: a feeling of annoyance or disapproval

dudgeon: a feeling of offense or deep resentment

embittered: angry or resentful at having been treated unfairly

enmity: the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

enraged: very angry; furious

exasperated: intensely irritated and frustrated

fired up: inflame with enthusiasm, anger, or another strong emotion

fit to be tied: very angry

frustrated: feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something

fuming: feeling, showing, or expressing great anger

furious: extremely angry

get one’s goat: to irritate someone; to annoy and arouse someone to anger

grudge: a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

hatred: intense dislike or ill will

hissy fit: an angry outburst or tantrum

hopping mad: extremely angry

hostile: unfriendly; antagonistic

hot-tempered: easily angered; quick-tempered.

hot under the collar: angry, resentful, or embarrassed

huff: a fit of petty annoyance

incensed: very angry; enraged

indignant: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

infuriated: make (someone) extremely angry and impatient

irate: feeling or characterized by great anger

ireful: full of intense anger; wrathful

livid: furiously angry

mad: very angry

miff: annoy

offended: to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in

outraged: arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone)

petulance: the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

pissed: very annoyed; angry

provoke: deliberately make (someone) annoyed or angry

rage: violent, uncontrollable anger

rancorous: characterized by bitterness or resentment

rankle: (of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists

ranting: speaking at length in an angry and impassioned way

resentment: bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

riled: make (someone) annoyed or irritated

roiled: make (someone) annoyed or irritated

seeing red: suddenly become very angry

seething: filled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger

smoldering: denoting or showing barely suppressed anger, desire, or another powerful emotion

sorehead: a person easily angered or disgruntled

spleen: bad temper; spite

splenetic: bad-tempered; spiteful

stormy: full of angry or violent outbursts of feeling

tantrum: an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration

tetchy: bad-tempered and irritable

ticked: infuriate, make angry

vexed: make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

vitriolic: filled with bitter criticism or malice

vituperation: bitter and abusive language

wrath: extreme anger

wroth: angry; wrathful

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muse a is an up-and-coming music producer that has landed their dream job with their favorite music label. muse b is head of the music label and the one who hired muse a. muse a and muse b have been working closely together on a new artist’s album and develop a cute little bond over their love of music. the bond soon morphs into attraction. this is problematic for muse b because muse b has always had a strict policy to never date someone they work with. years ago, muse b was once in a relationship with a coworker and it ended disastrously. muse b starts to distance themselves from muse a in the hopes that their attraction to muse a will fade over time. muse b’s plan doesn’t last long after seeing someone flirting up a storm with muse a at the launch party for their artist’s new album.

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Hair Texture & Appearance

Below is a list of words to describe hair texture/appearance:

bristly - having a stiff and prickly texture

brittle - hard but liable to break or shatter easily

bushy - resembling a bush; thick and shaggy

coarse - rough

coiff - style or arrange (someone's hair), typically in an elaborate way

coiffured - having the hair brushed, combed, and curled

crinkly - having wrinkles or waves

delicate - very fine in texture

disheveled - untidy; disordered

downy - covered with fine soft hair

dull - lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen

fine - thin

flat - dull and lifeless

fluffy - being light and soft or airy

frizzy - formed of a mass of small, tight curls or tufts

fuzzy - having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

glossy - shiny and smooth

greasy - covered with or resembling an oily substance

knotted - tangled

lank - long, limp, and straight

lush - rich, thick, full

lustrous - having luster; shining

luxuriant - thick and healthy

luxurious - characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance

matted - tangled into a thick mass

oily - containing oil

puffy - soft, rounded, and light

satiny - having a smooth, glossy surface or finish like that of satin

scraggly - ragged, thin, or untidy in form or appearance

shaggy - long, thick, and unkempt

silky - of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, fine, and lustrous

sleek - smooth and glossy

slick - smooth and glossy

snarled - tangled

stiff - not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

straw-like - resembling straw

stringy - resembling string; long, thin, and lusterless

supple - bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

tangled - twisted together untidily; matted

tousled - untidy

unkempt - having an untidy or disheveled appearance

velvety - having a smooth, soft appearance

voluminous - to add fullness or volume

wavy - not straight or curly, but curves slightly

windblown - messy because of being blown around by wind

windswept - untidy in appearance after being exposed to the wind

wiry - resembling wire in form and texture

wispy - fine; feathery

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Words Associated With Sadness

anguish - severe mental or physical pain or suffering

blue - (of a person or mood) melancholy, sad, or depressed

brooding - showing deep unhappiness of thought

broken-hearted - overwhelmed by grief or disappointment

cast down - feel upset or disappointed

cheerless - gloomy; depressing

crestfallen - sad and disappointed

crushed - feeling overwhelmingly disappointed or embarrassed

dejected - sad and depressed; dispirited

depressed - (of a person) in a state of general unhappiness or despondency

despair - loss of hope; hopelessness

despondent - in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

disconsolate - without consolation or comfort; unhappy

doleful - expressing sorrow; mournful

dolorous - feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress

down - unhappy or depressed

downcast  - (of a person) feeling despondent

downhearted - discouraged; in low spirits

down in the dumps - gloomy; unhappy; sad; in low spirits

down in the mouth - (of a person or their expression) unhappy; dejected

dreary - dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

droopy - lacking strength or spirit

forlorn - pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely

gloomy - causing distress or depression

glum - looking or feeling dejected; morose

grief - deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.

heartbroken - (of a person) suffering from overwhelming distress; very upset

heart-rending - causing great sadness or distress

heartsick - despondent, typically from grief or loss of love

heartsore - grieving; heartsick

heavy-hearted - feeling depressed or melancholy

hopeless - feeling or causing despair about something

inconsolable - (of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated

joyless - not giving or feeling any pleasure or satisfaction; grim or dismal

low - a state of depression or low spirits

low-spirited - sad and despondent; depressed

lugubrious - looking or sounding sad and dismal

melancholic - feeling or expressing pensive sadness

miserable - (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

mournful - feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief

tragic - causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

sorrow - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

woebegone - sad or miserable in appearance

woeful - characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery

wretched - (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state

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Supernatural Beings & Mythical Creatures

Below is a list of different supernatural beings and mythical creatures that could be used in supernatural/fantasy themed writing:

alicorn - a winged unicorn.

angel - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of god.

banshee - a female spirit who cries to warn of an upcoming death.

barghest - a ghost or goblin believed to portend misfortune and sometimes appearing in the shape of a large dog.

changeling - a child believed to have been secretly substituted by fairies for the parents' real child in infancy.

daimon - intermediary spirits between humans and the gods. good daimons were considered to be guardian spirits, giving guidance and protection to the ones they watched over. bad daimons led people astray.

demon - a supernatural being, typically associated with evil.

dragon - a huge, winged reptile with crested head and enormous claws and teeth, and often spouting fire.

dryad - a nymph inhabiting a forest or a tree, especially an oak tree.

duende - a mischievous spirit inhabiting a dwelling.

dwarf - short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.

dybbuk - a malicious possessing spirit believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person that leaves the host body once it has accomplished its goal, sometimes after being exorcised

elf - a small, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature.

fairy - a small being of human form that has magical powers.

flagae - spirits, fairies, or familiars that appeared in mirrors to witches or magicians to reveal to them obscure information.

fuath - a malevolent water spirit.

genie - a spirit traditionally depicted imprisoned within a bottle or oil lamp, and capable of granting wishes when summoned.

ghost - an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.

ghouls - an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies.

gnome - a small creature with an affinity for the earth.

goblin - a mischievous and usually very unpleasant, vengeful, and greedy creature.

imp - a small, mischievous devil or sprite.

incubus - a demon that enters the dreams of woman and engages in sexual activity in order to have a child.

kanaima - an evil spirit that possesses people and causes them to turn into deadly animals and/or go into a murderous rage.

keshalyi - a very kind beautiful group of earth-bound fae, most often called on to help with fertility issues.

korrigan - siren-like female fairies who inhabit springs and rivers.

leprechaun - diminutive supernatural being usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief.

mermaid/merman - an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female/male human and the tail of a fish.

nixie - a water sprite.

nymph - a spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.

pegasus - a winged divine horse.

phoenix - a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again.

pixie - a cheerful mischievous sprite.

poltergeist - a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around.

shapeshifter - a person or being with the ability to change their physical form at will.

siren - a woman or winged creature whose singing lured unwary sailors on to rocks.

skinwalker - a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal.

sphinx - a winged female monster having a woman's head and a lion's body and noted for killing anyone unable to answer its riddle.

succubus - a demon or supernatural entity, in female form, that appears in dreams to seduce men, usually through sexual activity.

sylph - an air spirit.

undine - a water nymph who becomes human when they fall in love, but is doomed to die if their love is unfaithful to them.

unicorn - a magical white horse or goat-like creature with a long horn that rose from the center of its head.

vampire - an immortal creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence of the living.

warlock - a man who has magical powers and practices witchcraft.

werewolf - a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction with the transformations occurring on the night of a full moon.

witch - a person (especially a woman) who is credited with having usually malignant supernatural powers.

wraith - a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

zombie - an undead corporeal revenant created through the reanimation of a corpse.

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Heartbreak Drabble Prompts

Send 💔 and a number for one of the prompts below:

my muse watching the ex they still love (your muse) get married to someone else.

our muses got married very early into their relationship and my muse is having regrets about the decision. my muse decides to tell your muse they should get a divorce.

on the day my muse decides to tell your muse they have feelings for them, your muse tells my muse that they got engaged.

my muse catching your muse in a lie that could end their relationship.

our muses broke up because my muse wanted to get married and your muse didn’t believe in marriage. years later, my muse gets an invite to your muse’s upcoming wedding.

your muse found out that my muse cheated at some point in their relationship and now my muse is giving a tearful apology.

my muse realizing that they’ve fallen out of love with your muse.

your muse has passed away and my muse is saying their final goodbye at the funeral.

our muses have been dating for a year and my muse suddenly learns that your muse is actually married with kids.

my muse admits to being in love with your muse, only to find out that your muse doesn’t feel the same way.

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muse a is an intense artist with a constant need for perfection. from their artwork, to the people they date, muse a is always seeking perfection. because of this need, muse a has never been able to keep a relationship. with an important art gallery show approaching, muse a hires on a few interns to help with the event. one of those interns is muse b. muse b could not be more different than muse a. they are a tad klutzy, a bit messy, and believes people who seek perfection are shallow. it drives muse a crazy, and they often find themselves distracted by muse b’s presence. despite all this, muse a simply can’t stand the idea of muse b leaving once they’re done with the job.

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Writing Guide 003 - Feelings

The following categories are included in this guide:

Words to describe positive feelings

Words to describe negative feelings

Positive Feelings:

accepting - regard favorably or with approval; welcome

admiration - respect and warm approval

affection - a gentle feeling of fondness or liking

altruism - a feeling or behavior that shows a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness

amazed - greatly surprised; astonished

amusement - something that causes laughter or provides entertainment

appreciative - feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure

at ease - free from worry, awkwardness, or problems; relaxed

attraction - a quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire

blissful - extremely happy; full of joy

bold - showing an ability to take risks

brave - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage

calm - not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

cheerful - noticeably happy and optimistic

comfortable - providing physical ease and relaxation

confident - feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured

content - in a state of peaceful happiness

courageous - not deterred by danger or pain

delighted - feeling or showing great pleasure

ecstatic - feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement

elated - ecstatically happy

enraptured - give intense pleasure or joy to

euphoric - characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness

excited - very enthusiastic and eager

exhilarated - very happy, animated, or elated

exultant - triumphantly happy

exuberant - filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

fascination - the power to fascinate someone; the quality of being fascinating

frisky - very playful or lively

generous - showing a readiness to give more of something

glad - pleased; delighted

gleeful - exuberantly or triumphantly joyful

goodwill - friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude

gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

great - very good or satisfactory; excellent

happy - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

hopeful - feeling or inspiring optimism

inspire - create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person

jaunty - having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

jolly - happy and cheerful

jovial - characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality

joy - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

jubilant - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

liberated - given liberty; freed; released

love - an intense feeling of deep affection

merry - cheerful and lively

mirthful - full of mirth; merry or amusing

optimistic - hopeful and confident about the future

overjoyed - extremely happy

passionate - showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

peaceful - free from disturbance; tranquil

playful - full of play or fun

pleased - feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction

provocative - arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately

rapturous - characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

reassured - to restore to assurance or confidence

relaxed - free from tension and anxiety; at ease

relief - a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

safe - free from harm or risk

satisfied - contented; pleased

serene - calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

surprised - feeling or showing surprise

sympathetic - feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

tickled -  cause (someone) amusement or pleasure

thrilled - cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

triumphant - feeling or expressing jubilation after having won a victory or mastered a difficulty

understanding - sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving

victorious - having won a victory; triumphant

wonderful - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous

Negative Feelings:

agony - extreme physical or mental suffering

alone - feeling unhappy because of being separated from other people

anger - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

annoyed - slightly angry; irritated

anxious - experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness

ashamed - embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations

bad - regretful, guilty, or ashamed about something

belittle - make (someone or something) seem unimportant.

betrayed - treacherously abandoned, deserted, or mistreated

bitter - unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment

boiling - (of a person or strong emotion) be stirred up or inflamed

cheated - deceive or trick

confused - unable to think clearly; bewildered

criticized - indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way

cross - annoyed

degraded - treated or regarded with contempt or disrespect

demoralized - having lost confidence or hope; disheartened

depressed - in a state of general unhappiness or despondency.

despair - utter loss of hope

detest - dislike intensely

discouraged -having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened

disgusted -feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval

dissatisfied - not content or happy with something

distressed - suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

doubtful - feeling uncertain about something

enraged - very angry; furious

embarrassed - feeling or showing embarrassment

fearful - feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety

foolish - lacking good sense or judgment; unwise

frightened - afraid or anxious

frustrated - feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something

fuming - feeling, showing, or expressing great anger

guilty - conscious of or affected by a feeling of guilt

hateful - arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred

helpless - unable to help oneself; weak or dependent

hopeless - feeling or causing despair about something

hostile - unfriendly; antagonistic

humiliated - to make (someone) ashamed or embarrassed

hurt - feel mental pain or distress

incensed - very angry; enraged

indignant - feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

infuriated - make (someone) extremely angry and impatient

insecure - deficient in assurance : beset by fear and anxiety

insulted - speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse

irritated - showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed

jealous - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages

left out - to feel that one is not included in something

lonely - sad because one has no friends or company

lost - very confused or insecure or in great difficulties

lousy - wretchedly bad; miserable

mad - very angry

miserable - wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

misunderstood - wrongly or imperfectly understood

numb - unable to think, feel, or respond normally

offended - resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult

overwhelmed - completely overcome or overpowered by thought or feeling

panicky - feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety

pathetic - arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

powerless - without ability, influence, or power

prideful - having an excessively high opinion of oneself

rejected - fail to show due affection or concern for (someone); rebuff

repulsed - cause (someone) to feel intense distaste and aversion

resentful - feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly

scorned - feel or express contempt or derision for

screwed - in a difficult or hopeless situation; ruined or broken

sickened - make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled

small - insignificant; unimportant

suffocated - feeling trapped and oppressed

tense - causing or showing anxiety and nervousness

terrible - extremely or distressingly bad or serious

terrified - cause to feel extreme fear

tormented - experiencing or characterized by severe physical or mental suffering

uneasy - causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable

unloved - not loved

unwanted - not wanted or needed

upset - a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried

useless - not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome

woeful - characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery

worried - anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

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Words Associated With Fear

Afraid - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened

Aghast - filled with horror or shock

Alarm - an anxious awareness of danger

Anguish - severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome

Danger - the possibility of suffering harm or injury

Disquiet - a feeling of anxiety or worry

Dread - anticipate with great apprehension or fear

Fearfulness - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger

Foreboding - fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Frantic - wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

Fright - a sudden intense feeling of fear

Harrowing - acutely distressing

Heebie-Jeebies - a state of nervous fear or anxiety.

Horror - an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

Horror-Struck - briefly paralyzed with horror or shock

Intimidation - the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated

Jitters - feelings of extreme nervousness

Jumpy - anxious and uneasy.

Pang - a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

Panic - sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior

Panic-Stricken - affected with panic; very frightened

Petrified - so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified

Phobia - an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

Qualm - an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving

Scare - cause great fear or nervousness in; frighten

Specter - something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence

Startle - cause (someone) to feel sudden shock or alarm

Terror - extreme fear

Trepidation - a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Uneasy - causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable

Unsettling - causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

White-Knuckled - displaying or characterized by extreme excitement or fear

Willies - a strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort

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Writing Guide 002 - Smiles

Below is a writing guide that offers a wide range of descriptive ways to write about smiles. The following categories are included in this post:

Ways to describe a positive smile

Ways to describe a complex smile

Words to use instead of smile

Positive Smiles:

affectionate - a smile that shows the love a person feels for someone or something

amused - a smile showing something is funny

approving - a smile that indicates a person is in favor of something

beaming - the kind of smile that seems to radiate happiness

bright - an energetic smile that shows intelligence

brilliant - a very high-energy, happy smile

broad - a wide smile that shows great happiness

charming - a smile that shows the person is trying to make a good impression

cheerful - an energetic and happy smile

compassionate - a smile that shows empathy

dazzling - a beautiful smile that has an almost stunning effect on others

encouraging - a smile that shows support for another

enthusiastic - an excited and up-for-anything smile

friendly - a smile that shows openness and kindness

gentle - a tender, unthreatening smile

genuine - a real smile, free from pretenses

gracious - a smile that shows kindness and courtesy

infectious - a smile that makes other people smile too

innocent - a guilt-free smile

irresistible - a smile that draws other people

mischievous - a playful and fun smile

placid - a peaceful and happy smile

playful - a smile with a glint of mischief and fun

pleased - a smile of satisfaction

radiant - the kind of smile that seems to glow

reassuring - a smile that comforts someone who is uncertain or afraid

sweet - a simple, purely happy smile

soft - the kind of smile that shows quiet affection or appreciation

sunny - a bright and happy smile

tender - a smile that indicates sensitivity and kindness

triumphant - a smile that shows self-satisfaction

warm - the kind of smile that makes other people happy

welcoming - an inviting and open smile

winsome - a smile that is childlike and charming

Complex Smiles:

cold - a smile that shows no kindness or empathy

condescending - a smile that indicates a person is looking down on someone

cruel - a smile that indicates evil motives

dazed - a smile that shows the person is confused and possibly dizzy

devilish - a smile with mischief and sometimes evil intent

enigmatic - a mysterious smile

evil - a smile that shows nothing good or kind

feeble - a very weak smile

fixed - the kind of smile that doesn’t move and therefore appears artificial

forced - a smile that is purposeful and often fake

furtive - a smile that indicates suspicious motives

grave - a very serious smile

grim - the type of smile that indicates nothing good is happening

haughty - a smile showing hubris or arrogance

helpless - a smile that is weak

ingratiating - the type of smile that shows someone is trying to gain favor with others

insolent - a disrespectful type of smile

ironic - the kind of smile that shows someone sees the irony in a situation

malicious - an evil smile that shows bad intent

malignant - a smile that indicates a dangerous disposition

meek - a smile that shows a lack of confidence

melancholy - a sad smile

mocking - the type of smile that makes fun of someone or accompanies some type of bullying

mournful - a smile that include a tinge of grief

mysterious - the type of smile that indicates there are things unsaid

oily - a supercilious, insincere smile

reluctant - the kind of smile that doesn’t come easily

rueful - a smile that shows remorse or regret in a slightly humorous way

sarcastic - a smile that indicates something negative under the surface

sardonic - a smile that mocks in a negative way

scornful - the type of smile that shows deep dislike

shy - a smile that is hesitant and self-conscious

slight - a very subtle smile

smug - a smile that indicates self-satisfaction

sober - the kind of smile that is not playful or excited

strained - a tense smile

strange - the type of smile that shows something else is going on

stony - a smile that is cold and resistant

thin - a tight-lipped smile

timid - a hesitant and fearful smile

vacant - a smile that shows someone’s mind is elsewhere

vague - the type of smile that shows someone is disengaged

weak - a smile that is very slight

weird - the type of smile that indicates some strong negative emotions

wicked - an evil smile

wistful - the kind of smile that indicates a sadness or nostalgic feeling

wry - a witty smile, sometimes scornful

Words to us instead of smile:

beam - a radiant or good-natured look or smile

grin - a broad smile

simper - an affectedly coy or ingratiating smile

smirk - a smug, conceited, or silly smile

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muse a is serving some jail time for a petty crime they committed. muse b is one of the producers for a documentary crew that is making a movie about what life is like being locked up. muse a and muse b get to know each other through various interviews and find they actually have a lot in common. things turn flirtatious between the two and they start exchanging secret notes. the notes become more personal and meaningful, and it isn’t long before they develop genuine feelings for each other. with filming for the documentary soon coming to an end, and muse a still having to finish their time behind bars, muse a and muse b must decide if what they have is worth holding onto.

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Words Associated With Romance

Below is a list of words that could be useful in romance related writing:

Adoration - deep love and respect

Amorous - showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

Ardent - enthusiastic or passionate

Bewitching - enchanting or delightful

Chivalrous - courteous and gallant

Coquet - behave flirtatiously; flirt

Courtship - a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship

Dalliance - a casual romantic or sexual relationship

Devotion - love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Doting - extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring

Dreamy - having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike

Enamor - be filled with a feeling of love

Entice - attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

Fancy - feel a desire or liking for

Impassioned - filled with or showing great emotion

Infatuation - an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

Intimate - closely acquainted; familiar, close

Liaison - a close bond or connection

Lovelorn - unhappy because of unrequited love

Lovesick - in love, or missing the person one loves, so much that one is unable to act normally

Lovey-Dovey - very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

Moonstruck - unable to think or act normally, especially because of being in love

Paramour - an illicit or secret lover

Reverence - deep respect for someone or something

Sensual - relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure

Starry-Eyed - overly romantic or idealistic

Sultry - attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature

Swoon - to become enraptured

Tender - showing gentleness and concern or sympathy

Woo - try to gain the love of (someone)

[whitneywrites]

muse a is a guardian angel that has been masquerading as a human for centuries. muse a’s mission is to infiltrate themselves into their assignment’s lives and keep them safe until their time is up. there are 3 rules that each guardian angel must follow. don’t harm your assignment, don’t tell them your true identity, and never fall in love with them. muse a has never broken a single rule, until they meet muse b, their newest assignment. muse a ends up falling in love with muse b and struggles with the decision to tell muse b the truth, or keep their secret to themselves.