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ethan/thunder | all pronouns | adult pfp by warlock-arts; matching with my agent/assistant/malewife @sorrow-sunny :)

[ethantheannus]

-> Call me Ethan or Thunder!

-> 22 y/o

-> Vic, Aus.

-> All pronouns (including neos).

THINGS I DO:

-> Art and writing (you can find both of these on @ethandoodles, or my finished writing on ao3)

-> Cosplay

-> Read

-> Play video games

-> Be bisexual, eat hot chip and lie.

THINGS I LIKE TO POST ABOUT:

-> Just Roll With It (Podcast)

-> The Living Tombstone

-> Ryan Gosling

-> The Murderbot Diaries

-> Playlunch

-> Sleep Token

-> Ghost (Band)

-> Warrior Cats

-> Honkai: Star Rail

-> Alien Stage / Zombie Stage

-> Whatever I am currently reading (#eta reads; you can also find my reading lists here with a link to my Goodreads), watching or playing (#eta plays)

SOME WARNINGS:

-> My blog is not always SFW. As a general rule, I don't interact with or want minors interacting with me.

-> I am not spoiler free for any of the media I like. I do my best to remember to spoiler tag, but I often forget; feel free to ask me to add spoiler tags to my posts if needed! If you're trying to avoid spoilers for any media listed above, I reccommend blocking the tag when scrolling my blog.

-> I am a weird little opinionated autistic guy. Sometimes I yell into the void about shit I hate in harsh tones. Please treat these posts like you would an old man yelling at the sky.

-> Incredibly unfriendly reminder that I fucking hate any and all Harry Potter media and anyone who supports or defends it to any degree. If you still engage with/like it, do us both a favour and block me.

-> I also heavily dislike Hellaverse; I do not care if you like it, but please do not send me posts or asks relating to it, thank you!

-> I literally could not care less what people write or engage with in fiction. I am anti-censorship and anti-harassment; I have far too many adult obligations to give a single fuck.

OTHER STUFF:

-> My blog name is lyrics from the song Cool Math Games by Playlunch!

-> I am always down to chat about shared interests! Feel free to message me or reply to my posts or whatever, I prommy I don't bite!

-> I am also always down to RP for basically any fandom I am in. Again, just feel free to shoot me a message to sort out details.

-> I run a bunch of other blogs, but the most notable ones are: @zero-one-official / @vampiressmpzine / @toothshocksys / @stridingtides

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[fishieguyy]

also bonus random scraps i have laying around they can all go here too i suppose . my 1000 animatic wips

[fangs4faggots]

i think we should start openly mocking male creatives who can't figure out how to write women. like actually i think it's embarrassing that it took elliot page transitioning for christopher nolan to give him a good role. why did it take like ten years to get the first female lead in a marvel movie? why is it a Known Fact that stephen king can't write women? why is 50% of the population omitted from large ensemble works? i asked my friend to name a movie directed by a man with a majority female cast and he said ghostbusters 2016. ghostbusters. ghostbusters. g

[and-fishing-equipment]

sorry but someone assuming you have "left a fandom" when you don't post about it a lot anymore feels like bilbo coming home to the sackville bagginses having him presumed dead and selling all his stuff. girl i was just on a little quest????

[huddybuggy]

#ashewinters #wint

[alienatedartt]

atlas

[gifchive]

Leviticus (2026)

[murderbotbot]

Yes, talk to Murderbot about its feelings. The idea was so painful I dropped to 97 percent efficiency.

[anais-mirliaz]

frolicking with mama :)

[night-dark-woods]

ID. a looping gif drawn to look like an ink illustration of a foal prancing in circles around its grazing mother. End ID.

[joy-and-whimsy-official]

Joy and whimsy detected! This post is joyful and whimsical!

[notholaenas]

pov: you just visited the pitt

[guccifloralsuits]

If THE modern translator of the OG Odyssey text wrote this about my film adaptation I’d kill myself

Emily Wilson you’re goated

[ethantheannus]

2026 Reading List

A list of everything I've read in 2026!

Current reading plans: Finish Witcher series + Murderbot Diaries + DCC -> Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs To Die -> re-read Chaos Walking trilogy -> new Chaos Walking book -> Wild Robot -> Mistborn

(Also read any Warriors books or other assorted YA fiction in-between).

JANUARY

-> The Witcher: The Last Wish

Fantasy - 280 pages - Part of series

I've been a Witcher fan for years, so I'm already pre-disposed to enjoying this series, but this was a blast! Bunch of short stories with some great insights into Geralt, as well as just wonderful worldbuilding.

FEBRUARY

-> The Witcher: Sword of Destiny

Fantasy - 374 pages - Part of series

Another set of short stories with equally good insights into Geralt and the world, but also Ciri now too! I love Ciri, I love her and Geralt's dynamic, and I really enjoyed this book.

-> Warriors: Changing Skies: Hidden Moon

Xenofiction, fantasy, YA - 226 pages - Part of series

So I still keep up with the warriors series. It's... Rarely very good. This is no exception. This book is endlessly boring, with little happening. The premise with Moonpaw is interesting, but continues to be handled in the most painfully boring way possible. Starlingpaw is the only interesting POV, both because I really enjoy SkyClan, and because the depictions of grief in his chapters are actually interesting to read.

-> Wings of Fire: Hero

Xenofiction, fantasy, YA, novella - 60 pages - Part of series

Short, but sweet! I always love more peeks into the WOF setting, and this gives a lot of good insights into the SkyWing kingdom under Scarlet's rule!

-> Murder Drones Issue #1

Sci-fi, comedy, horror, graphic novel - 60 pages - Part of series

Yeah, I'm counting comics in this. Reading is reading!!! I love the show and I backed the comic version on Kickstarter, so when I got the access to read the pdf of the first issue, I jumped to read it. Super tight adaptation and didn't cut anything important!

-> Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince

Xenofiction, fantasy - 317 pages - Part of series

I got my hands on this just over a week before it officially released and devoured it in one sitting. As always, I adore WOF, and I love how much the start to this new arc wraps up the conflict of this book nicely while leaving just enough questions, setup and intrigue for the rest of the arc. Plus, Aussie animals! Australia!!!! Insert patriotic noises here!!!

MARCH

-> Sunrise on the Reaping

Dystopian - 382 pages - Part of series

I have been waiting YEARS for this book... And then took forever to get my ass in gear to read it. Every Hunger Games novel is exceptional, without fail. I don't know how to properly put into word my praise for this book, but it's absolutely phenomenal, and well worth the read.

-> The Witcher: Blood of Elves

Fantasy - 315 pages - Part of series

The first installment in the main arc. Big fan of the slow build plot and, of course, of more Geralt and Ciri. Big fan too of Ciri and Yennefer's dynamic! Really got a kick out of Yennefer calling her "my ugly one", lol. Otherwise I don't have a lot to say about this one, because not a lot happens - but in a way that works and is enjoyable, compared to, say, the way a warriors book functions.

APRIL

-> Snowlands: A Blood Moon

Xenofiction, fantasy, YA, graphic novel - 207 pages - Part of series

I stumbled across this book while in Target for the warrior cats blind boxes. I'm always looking for new xenofiction, and the art was pretty, so I snatched this up. It's a little rushed in places, but I tend to find that feels true of most graphic novels, and it was incredibly enjoyable. Plus, there's some GORGEOUS panels in this thing.

-> Warriors: Changing Skies: Chasing Shadows

Xenofiction, fantasy, YA - 263 pages - Part of series

Despite being my second favourite character in all of warriors, I was incredibly disappointed Crowfeather lived. Because I vehemently hate Tawnycrow. It feels so out of nowhere and like some attempt to go "see? elders can have romances too!" rather than anything with substance. Marginally more interesting of a read than the last book, but still painfully boring.

-> The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic

Xenofiction, fantasy - 344 pages - Part of series

From a shit xenofiction fantasy book to an incredibly good one, I found this in a thrift store a day before reading it, and grabbed it, because, again, always on the lookout for more xenofiction. Every character is super enjoyable, the plot has really good stakes, the worldbuilding is a treat - truly, I have nothing but good things to say here.

-> The Lost Rainforest: Gogi's Gambit

Xenofiction, fantasy - 352 pages - Part of series

Enjoyed this one just as much as the first! The stakes just keep getting higher and higher, and I just adore the way the world gets expanded in this one. Honestly sad young teen me missed this one, because it would've been a core memory for sure - but I am glad I'm getting around to these now! Also, holy sweet fucking baby Jesus, some of the imagery in this would've given kid me nightmares. Like, so many nightmares. It's wonderful. But don't recommend if you have a fear of insects, especially ants.

-> The Lost Rainforest: Rumi's Riddle

Xenofiction, fantasy - 320 pages - Part of series

This was a fantastic conclusion. I really enjoyed getting to see Rumi's POV for this last instalment and with a satisfying conclusion in a way that a lot of high stakes stories tend to not have. There continues to be a lot of nightmare fuel, but also a lot to praise considering this is a YA series, which usually tend to veer into not being as well developed or written, but this really felt like something that I honestly could have picked up from the adult section with just a few tweaks. I also really admire the fact that there is no romance in this series, as there tends to be a lot of romance in xenofiction, so it's really refreshing to see something that is just about friendship. That being said, I do think Rumi and Sky are gay lovers and the author is just too much of a coward to make a frog and a bird be together romantically. All being said I think this trilogy was a fantastic read and I will definitely be recommending this in xenofiction circles.

-> Project Hail Mary

Sci-fi - 476 pages - Standalone

Okay, so I sort of cram-read this one so I could go see the movie in d-box. Delightfully funny at times and all round an entertaining read, while also having it's fair share of emotional gut-punches. Cried a lot. AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE. (Note: While reading, I was listening to the Herta Space Station segment of the Honkai: Star Rail soundtrack. It definitely enhanced the experience. I also definitely preferred the book over the film, but the film is FANTASTIC and well worth the watch.)

MAY

-> The Witcher: Time of Contempt

Fantasy - 352 pages - Part of series

Currently reading. Really enjoying!

-> The Bees

Xenofiction - 344 pages - Standalone

What if a beehive was a religious cult? Among other things. It's rare to see xenofiction that isn't centered on a canid or feline, and even rarer to see one centered on an insect! Definitely among the stranger books I've read, but incredibly gripping. Paints a very complex yet easy to comprehend world within the hive, with a hierarchy reminiscent of real world beehives. I was lucky enough to snag this at a local thrift store when I thought I'd surely have to seek this one out online, so extra bonus for me!

-> Renegades: The Magic Awakens

Xenofiction, fantasy, YA - 230 pages - Part of series

Another day, another Erin Hunter series. God knows why it's more cats instead of something new, but I digress. At least this time there's magic! Seriously, though, this was... Really good??? Like, the worldbuilding is fun, the magic system is pretty decent, and there's a good diverse cast of animals. I still wish they chose something other than cats as the protagonists for some variety, but hello? I'm actually looking forward to more from this series? Also, I notably like Willow more than I do Luna, but they're both fun POVs to read from.

-> Don't Let The Forest In

Horror, queer, YA - 327 pages - Standalone

Holy hell. I don't even know how to describe this one. It's SO fucking good. The prose is delicious, there's some wonderful body horror going on, the horror in general is fantastic, and just... Yeah. God. This is gonna haunt me for a while to come.

-> Dungeon Crawler Carl

LitRPG - 450 pages - Part of series

This is, genuinely, everything I love in fiction rolled into one. It's original, funny, with fantastic worldbuilding, and some political intrigue to top it all off. I went into this expecting a good time and some laughs, and subsequently ended up messaging my friends, "I'm not having a good time anymore." as shit hit the fan over and over again. There's just so, so much more substance here than I think I was ever expecting, and it's fantastic.

-> Murderbot: Vol. 1

Sci-fi - 298 pages - Part of series

Contains All Systems Red and Artificial Condition.

Okay look people have been telling me for ages that Murderbot is good, but did you know that Murderbot is, like, really good? Funny as hell, queer as hell, and just generally delightful to read. I had a blast with the first two novellas and can't wait to read the rest!

-> The Nice Guys Novelisation

Crime, comedy- 293 pages - Standalone

I'm a big fan of the movie, heard this had fanfic ass bullshit in it, and snatched up a PDF. It did not disappoint. Funny as hell, adds a lot of neat little character details and backstory, and just overall is a good time.

JUNE

I didn't finish any books this month! Whoops! But I did read a bit here and there!

JULY

-> Murderbot: Vol. 2

Sci-fi - 336 pages - Part of series

Contains Rogue Protocol and Exit Strategy.

Somehow this was even better than the first two novellas. I cried my way through the last bits Exit Strategy, and all round had a blast - I think I can officially call myself a Murderbot fan now.

-> Murderbot: Compulsory

Sci-fi - 8 pages - Part of series

Murderbot short story prequel! Nice insight into Murderbot, I ate this shit up.

-> Murderbot: Network Effect

Sci-fi - 350 pages - Part of series

Oh man. First full-length Murderbot novel and it BANGS. This was such a blast to read, with its slow burn mystery plot and the way it expanded on character relationships. I was genuinely upset when I finished it because I was having so much fun with it!

-> Murderbot: Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory

Sci-fi - 19 pages - Part of series

Set post-Exit Strategy. Some really good insight into Mensah, I'm so glad we get to get inside her head for this one! Also some insight onto her and Murderbot's relationship from her view; it was super sweet to see how aware and accomodating she is of its weirdness (see: autism).

-> Murderbot: Vol. 3

Sci-fi - 298 pages - Part of series

Contains Fugitive Telemetry and System Collapse.

Currently reading!

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[ethantheannus]

read the murderbot short story home. oughhhhhhhhh becoming a puddle of goo on the floor to cope

[crippled-peeper]

people who have never grown food for sustenance or to supplement their diet have such an extreme view of it. I guess that’s what happens when generations of people are living lives completely divorced from cultivation, harvesting, processing, slaughtering. in theory they believe it’s the easiest thing ever - that it should come naturally to every human ever born, simply because you’re a human. then you ask them if they would ever kill a chicken hypothetically, and they act like you shot their pet in front of them.

[moniquill]

The first time I saw a deer up close was in my grandfather’s back yard; I was about four years old. I don’t remember the reason that my mom dropped me off at my grandfather’s house for an afternoon, but I know that it was unplanned - because he was in the middle of processing a deer. It had been field dressed, organs already removed, and was hanging by its ankle tendons from the t-shaped steel pole at one end of the backyard clothesline. I was startled, worried, concerned that the animal was hurt. There was blood! There was flesh!

My grandfather responded by calmly explaining what he was doing, step by step. Explaining why he was skinning the deer, and quartering it, taking it from this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-tailed_deer to this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venison

By the time he was cooking tenderloin medallions and plating them up to me with grape jelly (don’t knock grape jelly on meat until you’ve tried it!) and instant mashed potatoes, I wasn’t startled or concerned anymore. I had a deeper understanding of the way the world worked, of my role as a consumer, a predator. Of the responsibilities that entailed. I couldn’t have explained it then, of course, with my 4-year-old mind and vocabulary - but Philosophy had been set into motion. This is a core memory for me. 

I did not have nightmares about the butchered deer. 

More people should be introduced, as little children, to their place in the ecosystem and the responsibilities that entails.

[what-even-is-thiss]

I’ve never personally butchered anything but my family used to grow some of our own vegetables when I was a kid. Corn, squash, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, etc. we even tried grinding our own flour for a little bit but that didn’t last long because if you’ve ever ground flour by hand you understand.

People have such a romantic view of farming and growing food but a lot of my summers as a kid was spent trying to come up with ways to stop birds from eating our vegetables, planting other plants and releasing insects to keep other insects away, and pulling weeds.

Food doesn’t just sit there all pretty growing in the sun. Everything wants to steal it away from you. Agriculture even on a small scale is a never ending battle against insects, other plants stealing water and sunlight, birds, small mammals. You are not the only one who wants the fruits of your labor.

It’s important to remember that. Every tomato you eat is one that survived the never ending assault of insects and birds.

[evenmoreevil]

i miss the suckening bro

[sycamorality]

polyamory and aromanticism would solve so many stupid relationship issues

[aninmudsman]

I'M NOT 50???? Gillion learns about human lifespans