.Evianne

Writer | Cat Lady in the Making | Tea Addict

[flaccid-rats]

I want a Totally Normal Everything Is Fine bloodymary au where Grace and Simon are married and Grace, every so often, gives his students the most insane lore drops about his husband.

His students become convinced their favorite teacher is married to a murderer.

Grace does not correct them.

[fbi-angel-in-a-trenchcoat]

Ryland Grace who is terrified of death and dying.

Ryland Grace who is a teacher in an American school.

Ryland Grace who has sat through countless hours of active shooter training.

Ryland Grace who has stood in his classroom and tried to figure out the best plan to keep everyone safe in that room with oh so many windows.

Ryland Grace who has awoken from nightmares alone, imagining he heard the sound of gunshots in the corridors.

Ryland Grace who has spent hours on the floor during drills reassuring his kids and desperate for someone to reassure him.

Ryland Grace who has walked into work every single day knowing this might be the day he has to stand between his kids and a gunman.

Ryland Grace who was <brave> before the world even knew of the Petrova line.

[abluescarfonwaston]

I enjoy the Haha Loid has no idea his wife is superhuman jokes but to be very clear. He does know. He saw her take down that bull during the entrance exam. (And looked scared, I don't think He thought he could do that) He's had her punches and kicks. He Knows she's operating at above normal levels.

But he mostly Meets people with inhuman levels of ability. Clearly Everyone (who survived) was guzzling power juice during the war. Martha is an old woman and drops kicks a man from the sky. Consider every one of those assassins from the boat tour. Consider Nightfall and the tennis arc. (How he is Not shocked when Yor disintegrated the ball with the racket) He regularly interacts with the top 98% of the power curve.

Sure most of his coworkers struggle with two boxes of paperwork but they're just the bottom 50% of people right? No? They're the bottom 98%? Huh.

So his sense of what's normal is broken. It's fine. Yors is too. She didn't get much education or socialization during the war and grew up with a genius brother. What it is normal to know or be proficient in she can't accurately gauge either.

But I do wonder if her inhuman strength isnt part of why Loid feels safe at home. She is protective of Anya and him. (Although he doesn't see that part as clearly. But the fact she chased an Injured Yuri from her home because Loid was hurt says she Very much is) She could destroy pretty much Anyone who made trouble for them. In the nightmare scenario his work follows him home (like their First 'date' night when they got married) she will be okay. She will make sure Anya is okay.

For a man who's lost countless loved ones and lives on red alert at all times, a woman who makes his child feel safe- and Him feel safe is perhaps more valuable than anything. Not like 'i know she takes good care of Anya' safe but genuine 'I Know if shit hit the fan Yor could keep Anya and herself alive.' and she does. Repeatedly.

Her inhuman strength is Genuinely one of the reasons I think not Loid or Twilight but [Redacted] is falling for her. She is Safety. His body Genuinely believes that. Even when his mind hasn't caught up. And every time she proves that hidden part of him opens the castle gate to his true heart just a tiny bit wider.

Ten steps to making your Extremely traumatized husband feel safe so he can remember what emotions are and fall in love with you-being a superwoman is number 1.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

hi! I have a question, how do I write the movements of a ballerina? I'm writing a novel and now I'm at the part where my protagonist is dancing ballet for an audience in the theater. Could you help me with how to write her movements? I'm in doubt about how to write this

Some Ballet Vocabulary

Adagio: “Slow tempo.” In ballet, a tempo in which the dancer moves slowly and gracefully.

Allegro: “Brisk tempo.” In ballet, a tempo in which the dancer moves briskly and excitedly.

Allongé: “Elongated.” An adjective used to describe poses that are stretched and elongated, like an arabesque.

Arabesque: A pose in which the dancer stands on one leg—either straight or demi-plié, and either flat-footed or en pointe—while extending the other leg straight behind at a right angle. The shoulders are square with the arms held to create a long line from fingertips to toes.

Arriére: "Backwards." A move that indicates backwards movement or motion.

Ballón: “To bounce.” A light jump. Used to indicate the delicacy of the movement or jump.

Chaseé: To slide.

Elevé: A rise upward onto the toes.

En l’air: "In the air." Indicates a movement or leg position that is held in the air.

Fondu: To melt (a melting action).

Frappé: To strike (like lighting a match on the floor).

Glissade: To glide.

Jeté: To throw.

Pas de deux: A “dance for two,” or duet, in classical ballet.

Petit saut: A small jump.

Pirouette: A complete turn of the body on one foot, either turning inward or outward, with the body centered over the supporting leg, the arms propelling the turn but remaining stationary during the turn, and the eyes “spotting” a fixed point while the head quickly turns.

Promenade: A slow pivot of the body while standing on one leg.

Rèvèrence: “Bow”. Traditional port-de-bras and port-de-corps showing respect and gratitude to the ballet master or audience.

Tournant: “Turn.” A term paired with a movement to indicate a body turn.

Variation: A solo in classical ballet.

Although ballet actually began in Italy, it was formalized in France in the 17th century. Ballet terminology has remained largely in the French language. Ballet dancers across the world learn and can communicate with this universal ballet vocabulary.

Sources: 1 2 3 4 ⚜ More: Word Lists ⚜ Dance

Hope this helps with your writing! If I wasn't able to include the right words you need, you can go through the sources. Still, remember your readers when describing the scene — perhaps some of them might not be familiar with these terminologies.

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Best Prompts of 2025!

Prompt #1219: “Let’s be honest, it was kind of romantic, right?” “We almost died.” “In a romantic kind of way.”

Prompt #1236: “Sometimes I really want to strangle you.” “What’s stopping you? Is it my annoyingly great charm?” “The law, I guess.”

Prompt #1175: “We’re in trouble.” “Oh no. No, no, no! You’re in trouble.”

Prompt #1195: “You’re pretty annoying.” “Oh my god, you think I’m pretty?” “And that’s the annoying part.”

Prompt #1248: “You’re wasting your time.” “It’s mine to waste. And you’re worth it.”

Prompt #1206: “Why would you risk everything for just one person?” “Because nothing would be worth anything to me without that person.”

Prompt #1245: “I’m not used to being chosen.”

Prompt #1204: “What do you want?” “I want you to stay.”

Prompt #1199: “Please don’t be mad.” “What have you done?” “I may have accidentally poisoned you.”

Prompt #1182: “Even a simple I love you from you sounds like a threat.” “If you don’t say it back quickly, it is.”

Goodbye 2025 and hello 2026! I wish you all a wonderful start into the new year!

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[creativepromptsforwriting]

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Romance Prompt Lists (Masterpost)

Bad romances/unrequited/break-up (Masterpost)

Flirting + Teasing Prompts (Masterpost)

Two smart and also stupid people in love

Romance Dialogue - Bubbly + Reserved

Push and pull romantic prompts

Jealousy Prompts

Things said during sex Prompts

Awkward Post-Sex Dialogue

Smut Prompts (Masterpost)

One-Liners Dialogue - Romantic, Smutty + Physical (Masterpost)

Love Language - Showing, not telling love

Love Language - Showing you care

Romance Dialogue Prompts – Uncomfortable with affection

Grumpy Affectionate Dialogue

Grumpy + Sunshine Dialogue

Inexperienced with romance Prompts

Love Confessions (Masterpost)

Lovers being caught Prompts

OTP Christmas Prompts

Meet Cutes/Meet Uglies

Relationship Milestones (Masterpost: moving in, getting married, honeymoon, having children)

Physical Reactions

Seeking out physical affection

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Date Prompts (Masterpost)

One Night Stand Prompts

Forbidden Romance

Secret relationship dialogue

Love-hate relationship

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Love Triangle Ideas

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Hidden Pregnancy Dialogue

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Slow dancing with a friend

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Royalty AU (Masterpost)

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Historic Prompts - 1800s Ball Prompts

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Roommates AU (Masterpost)

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[a-really-hot-caterpillar]

One of the best writing advice I have gotten in all the months I have been writing is "if you can't go anywhere from a sentence, the problem isn't in you, it's in the last sentence." and I'm mad because it works so well and barely anyone talks about it. If you're stuck at a line, go back. Backspace those last two lines and write it from another angle or take it to some other route. You're stuck because you thought up to that exact sentence and nothing after that. Well, delete that sentence, make your brain think because the dead end is gone. It has worked wonders for me for so long it's unreal

[shadowerrata]

I don't remember where I heard this now, but I absorbed the advice, "if you're stuck, count ten sentences back and start again from there". It's not always ten sentences back, for me, but it does force me to look at the last handful of lines I've actually written on a sentence instead of a story level, and that is eminently helpful in unsticking myself most of the time.

[theothin]

I recently resolved a point where I'd been stuck for months not by changing anything in the scene I was currently writing, but by realizing I needed to add another scene before that one to establish key information I couldn't work into the current one

[ldknightshade]

morality: a character creation guide

creating and understanding your oc’s personal moral code! no, i cannot tell you whether they’re gonna come out good or bad or grey; that part is up to you.

anyway, let’s rock.

i. politics

politics are a good way to indicate things your character values, especially when it comes to large-scale concepts such as government, community, and humanity as a whole.

say what you will about either image; i’d argue for the unintiated, the right image is a good introduction to some lesser discussed ideologies… some of which your oc may or may not fall under.

either way, taking a good look at your character’s values on the economic + social side of things is a good place to start, as politics are something that, well… we all have ‘em, you can’t avoid ‘em.

clearly, this will have to be adjusted for settings that utilize other schools of thought (such as fantasy + historical fiction and the divine right of kings), but again, economic/social scale plotting will be a good start for most.

ii. religion + philosophy

is your oc religious? do they believe in a form of higher power? do they follow some sort of philosophy?

are they devout? yes, this applies to non-religious theist and atheist characters as well; in the former’s case… is their belief in a higher power something that guides many of their actions or is their belief in a higher power something that only informs a few of their actions? for the atheists; do they militant anti-theists who believe atheism is the only way and that religion is harmful? or do they not care about religion, so long as it’s thrust upon them?

for the religious: what is your oc’s relationship with the higher power in question? are they very progressive by their religion’s standards or more orthodox? how well informed of their own religion are they?

does your oc follow a particular school of philosophical thought? how does that interact with their religious identification?

iii. values

by taking their political stance and their religious + philosophical stance, you have a fairly good grasp on the things your character values.

is there anything they value - due to backstory, or what they do, or what they love - that isn’t explained by political stance and religious and/or philosophical identification? some big players here will likely be your oc’s culture and past.

of everything you’ve determined they value, what do they value the most?

iv. “the line”

everyone draws it somewhere. we all have a line we won’t cross, no matter the lengths we go for what we believe is a noble cause. where does your character draw it? how far will they go for something they truly believe is a noble cause? as discussed in part iii of my tips for morally grey characters,

would they lie? cheat? steal? manipulate? maim? what about commit acts of vandalism? arson? would they kill?

but even when we have a line, sometimes we make exceptions for a variety of reasons. additionally, there are limits to some of the lengths we’d go to.

find your character’s line, their limits and their exceptions.

v. objectivism/relativism

objectivism, as defined by the merriam-webster dictionary, is “an ethical theory that moral good is objectively real or that moral precepts are objectively valid.”

relativism, as defined by the merriam-webster dictionary, is “a view that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them.”

what take on morality, as a concept, does your character have? is morality objective? is morality subjective?

we could really delve deep into this one, but this post is long enough that i don’t think we need to get into philosophical rambling… so this is a good starting point.

either way, exploring morality as a concept and how your character views it will allow for better application of their personal moral code.

vi. application

so, now you know what they believe and have a deep understanding of your character’s moral code, all that’s left is to apply it and understand how it informs their actions while taking their personality into account.

and interesting thing to note is that we are all hypocrites; you don’t have to do this, but it might be fun to play around with the concept of their moral code and add a little bit of hypocrisy to their actions as a treat.

either way, how do your character’s various beliefs interact? how does it make them interact with the world? with others? with their friends, family, and community? with their government? with their employment? with their studies? with the earth and environment itself?

in conclusion:

there’s a lot of things that inform one’s moral compass and i will never be able to touch on them all; however, this should hopefully serve as at least a basic guide.

[burntoutdaydreamer]

Questions I Ask My Beta Readers

"Did you like it?" just doesn't cut it when you're trying to get useful feedback, so here's some questions that get your reader really thinking about your work:

What are your general impressions after reading? How did you feel when the book ended? 

(For fantasy/sci-fi) What did you find most confusing about the world? What did you find the most interesting? What do you want to know more about? 

Were there any scenes that broke your suspension of disbelief? Which ones? Why?

Which chapters were the hardest to get through? Did you find yourself skimming the text at any point in the story? 

Which character was your favorite? Which was your least favorite? Why? (Note that this question is best when asking multiple readers. If one person really dislikes a character, it could be personal preference. If multiple people can't stand a character for the same reason.... well, that's a problem you need to fix. Unless, of course, you want your readers to hate that character. Just make sure that their hatred enhances the reading experience instead of ruining it).

Did you get any characters confused or mixed up? If so, did this make the story hard to follow?

What was the most suspenseful moment in the book? What was your favorite moment of the story? What was your least favorite moment in the story? Why?

Which setting in the book was clearest to you as you were reading it? Which setting was the most difficult to envision?

Did you feel there was a lot of info dumping at any point? If so, where?

How do you feel about the plot? Were there any parts that confused you or seemed nonsensical/ illogical?

Did you feel any part of the story was predictable? Do you have any predictions for the next book(s)? If so, what are they? (Again, another question that's best when asking multiple readers. Be aware of your audience here. Some people, especially those who read a lot, are really good at predicting where stories are going to go. If those people are able to guess what happens next, that might actually be a good thing, because it could indicate that your story is progressing logically. Too much predictability is a problem, but a little isn't bad. This question is just to make sure the plot twists/progression aren't painfully obvious to most readers).

What plot holes did you find in the story so far? 

Were you invested in the story? If so, at what point did you become invested? Did you lose this interest at any point? (The second point here is really good for determining whether you have a slow beginning. Sometimes readers might really like your story overall, but would not have gotten past the first few chapters if they were reading it for fun instead of as a favor for you. This happened to me last time I asked someone to read my work, and it made it clear how much of the beginning I needed to rewrite entirely).

Any other questions or comments? 

[zeffwolf]

Anyone from the Netherlands (The Hague, Leiden, or Utrecht area) interested in organising a meet up together for writers at a cafe or maybe a park now that the weather is getting nicer? Message me (:

[writing-prompt-s]

You are immortal. You didn’t realize your ex from 200 years ago was also immortal until you run into each other while grocery shopping.

[eviarose]

Fancy Seeing You Here

Browsing through the curiosities of a wizarding grocery store in Diagon Alley, Merlin’s first thought is that he must be seeing ghosts. That finally his advanced age has taken a toll on his mind. For Arthur Pendragon has long been dead and buried. He’d know, for he arranged for the man’s funeral himself.

A man might think it a strange thing for a then-ex, but their days in lovely Venice were some of the happiest of his oft tiresome immortal life. A wise elderly man once told him that retirement is a relentless search for creativity—as sitting behind the geraniums is only fun for so long.

His first instinct is to duck, and Merlin has always more or less acted before he could think things over rationally. It’s how he and Arthur happened, anyway. So now Merlin’s kneeling with his face far too close to moving vegetables with creepy beady eyes. And as if the little suckers sense that he wants to keep hidden, they start throwing up such a racket most of the grocer’s patrons are looking over.

The way he plays off the way he was hiding from view won’t win any Oscars, but his movie career is a story not a different time. Preferably after he’d downed two bottles of pure vodka.

‘Merlin?’

The immortal warlock presses his lips together, taking a deep breath before turning to face his ex. ‘Fancy seeing you here,’ and because he never learnt to keep his mouth shut when he really should, he adds: ‘Thought you were too busy putting wizards on the stake for you to ever consider coming to a place like this.’

Arthur’s eyes widen. His mouth opens, much like a goldfish, the thought flits through Merlin’s mind and is definitely unkind. Yet considering how they parted, he feels somewhat justified in his sentiment. Unless it was a very weird bit of foreplay, tying your lover to the literal stake for the full city to see is just a dick move.

‘Also, I thought you were dead, you clotpole.’

It is probably from the sheer ridiculousness of the situation that Arthur guffaws out a laugh. And then, to make matters even worse, the man pulls out a wand and casts a privacy charm.

A privacy charm! Why couldn’t it just have been a fancy twig?

Merlin crosses his arms to show the man that he is very much not impressed, when to be honest—he kinda is. If only he’d known the prat was a wizard when they met those 200 years ago in the gondola. ‘And you do magic tricks, too. Well, congratulations.’

Annoyed that he’s feeling like he’s a little kid throwing a tantrum, Merlin just glares harder at his ex.

‘Yeah, I do deserve that.’ It’s the first thing the man says and now the warlock feels fully prepared to just hit the blonde prat on the head. Like he would a startled animal, he approaches Merlin, who takes a step back until he’s stopped by the shelf holding the creepy blinking veggies. ‘Why don’t I make it up to you with a heartfelt serenade and an authentic Italian dinner for two under the stars?’

And because Merlin’s poor heart has always been too big for his chest, he takes a long look in Arthur’s earnest looking eyes and decides he can do nothing else except give in. Ex lover the man might be, he’s the other side to his coin.

Also, despite denying it until Arthur has served him a hundred make-up dinners, he was the first one to whom he truly opened his heart. Immortal life gets painfully lonely, and learning that the blonde might not be so mortal after all…

It makes tears well up in his eyes.

‘I buried you.’

Arthur gently cups his face in his hands. The callouses from his sword-training days are gone, yet they are just as strong and steady as they were back then. ‘I know my Sweet. I didn’t mean to deceive you.’ A rueful smile appears on his lips and then he pulls Merlin in close. ‘I only found out I couldn’t die long after you fled the country. Something about you being my fated match and me needing to account for my sins until I would be allowed to meet you again.’

Soft lips press against Merlin’s forehead and his eyes flutter close. ‘I had some big lessons to learn,’ Arthur continues, and then laughs, ‘Trust me when I say the Triple-Eyed Goddess didn’t give it to me easily. I’ve repented from my sins and have now finally given leave to repent the ones I committed against you.’

‘You are already forgiven’, Merlin murmurs, not ready for their hug to end. But then a devious thought springs to his mind. One he will enjoy very much. Stepping out of the hug, he licks his lips. ‘Although… there is one punishment I can think of.’ His expression turns devious, but Arthur to his credit looks only slightly afraid.

And more importantly, fully ready to commit to whatever Merlin might utter as plan. The warlock delights in the shiver his low words elicit. ‘There was this one promise you made me during the summer equinox celebrations…’

He doesn’t get a chance to finish his sentence when Arthur pulls him against him once more. The man’s hand wanders dangerously low on Merlin’s back as he nips at his ears. His voice has turned down several octaves as he answers: ‘Well, then allow me, mi amore.’

Sufficient to say that they both enjoyed Arthur’s atonement. Thoroughly.

[writing-prompt-s]

You arrive at your office only to find yourself already sitting behind your desk

[eviarose]

This World Can’t Handle Two Bakugou’s

Hearing aids turned off to have a legitimate excuse not to engage with any irksome reporters, Katsuki steps out the elevator onto the floor holding his office. The time being ass-O’clock in the morning, he is faced with a dozen empty desks. He huffs, clearly no-one is in yet.

Turning his hearing aids back on, he calls out to make sure. He did promise his meddlesome husband that he would make more of an effort to be ‘approachable’, or whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean. As expected, he gets no answers, yet the lights are already on in his office. And suspicion being his middle name right after explosive, Katsuki slows down to review the situation.

It wouldn’t be the first time someone tried to spring a trap on him—you don’t become the number one by organising friendly tea parties, no matter what Deku might try to convince the media of otherwise. ‘Who is there?’ he calls out, thinking a warning might not be amiss. If it is the cleaning lady, he doesn’t want to scare her, nor risk offending her.

The work that that staff division does behind the scenes is critical to the image of his HQ-office.

Again, there is no reply. Or—it might be too soft for him to hear, meaning that it is definitely not the cleaning lady. All of his staff knows that if they want him to hear them they’ll have to either sign in front of his face or just scream using any reserve of not-yet-worked-through frustration.

Readying his hands for a fight, Bakugou attempts to peek through the glass, but he left it in confidential meeting-mode the night before. For a private session, thoughts to which are very much not appropriate for busting a potential burglar.

‘Show me your hands!’ he shouts as he slams the door open. The person sitting behind his desk looks up, hands sparking. They turn around to face him, only to freeze.

Bakugou does too.

‘What the hell?’ he asks, stunned at seeing his identical clone, ‘Are you… me? How?’ But after the initial shock comes the rage. ‘Tell me, now!’ Bakugou moves to lunge for whatever it is that is mimicking him, when his clone-self raises his hands in surrender.

‘Look,’ it says, ‘I have a perfectly reasonable explanation for this, I promise.’

Screw him, even its voice sounds the same as his. Looking mighty suspicious and as if he’s still considering fighting first and thinking second, Bakugou watches as the clone grabs a small glass orb from its sleeve. ‘What is that?’

His clone gives him a cheeky smirk. ‘Ever heard of the Multiverse?’

If this is what he gets for his good behaviour of getting to the office early, then Bakugou does not want it. ‘Hell nah,’ he shouts, ‘You use that glass orb thingy to get back to where you came from right now or I will blow up your ass so far you’ll fly all the way to Antarctica.’

The smirk turns into a shit-eating grin and Bakugou swallows with dread. Why does he get shitty luck? It’s so not fair. ‘Sorry, no can do,’ the clone says, ‘This problem needs more than one Bakugou to solve.’

And if that isn’t the most perfect line for a record-breaking horror movie, he will eat his shoe. No world can handle more than one Bakugou.

[charlataninred]

Love how tumblr has its own folk stories. Yeah the God of Arepo we’ve all heard the story and we all still cry about it. Yeah that one about the woman locked up for centuries finally getting free. That one about the witch who would marry anyone who could get her house key from her cat and it’s revealed she IS the cat after the narrator befriends the cat.

[meraarts]

Might I add:

The defeat of the wizard who made people choose how they’d be to be executed

The woman who raised the changeling alongside her biological child

The human who died of radiation poisoning after repairing the spaceship

[eater-of-hopes-and-dreams]

The adventures of a space roomba

Cinderella finding Araura (and falling in love)

I don’t know a snappy description but the my nemesis cynthia story certainly lives in my head

[blitzlowin]

hilariously, these are almost all in my fic tag. so, a compiled list from the notes (and some extras):

The God of Arepo (graphic novel 1 / 2 / 3) (ebook)

The Monster of Sentan

The Witch’s Cat

Raise Both Children

Stabby the Roomba (honorable mention)

Cinderella Marries the Prince (comic)

My Arch Nemesis Cynthia

Pirates and Mermaid

Eindred and the Witch

The Demon King

The Cornerwitch

Grandmother Beetroot

Apocalypse Daycare Worker

Grandmother Accidentally Summons a Demon

New Year Saga

A Story About Changelings

Ranger in the King’s Forest

The Difference Between a Hare and a Rabbit

Goblin Men (Canines)

[charlataninred]

I am in love with you /p

[the-thread-of-the-infinite]

What about the one with the princess locked in a tower learning to become a wizard? That’s lived in my mind for years and I haven’t seen it in a long time

[death-of-the-endless]

Oh, love that story, adding it to the list: 20. Princess Talia and adding a few more contenders 21. Thyme 22. The Monster under the Bed 23. A Meaningful Death 24. Humans are unstoppable…until they aren’t 25. The Monster under the Fridge 26. Antler Guy 27. Cleric slamming healing spells

[death-of-the-endless]

Adding a few more I remembered:  28. The Frog and the Scorpion 29. HSTHETE 30. The First Witch in the World 31. Imagine that Oceans were replaced by Forests  32. A Faerie taking a Name  33. The Dragon on the Farm  34. Synovus & Menace  35. Raising the Anti-Christ  36. Aliens vs. Flora & Fauna of Earth (pretty sure there are even more additions to the original post but I had this one saved)  37. Doctors without Borders…in Space!  38. The Villain-Wrangler  39. The Last Contact  40. The 100 Parent-Point Children  41. And the Heavens Wept  42. The Night Gentleman  43. The Serpent God and their Priestess 

[knottahooker]

44. No One Showed Up for the Last Storytime

[adamskiiii]

Wow! @writing-prompt-s contributing to like half of these!

[writing-prompt-s]

I can hardly take any credit for these stories! But I love sharing them. Unfortunately I cannot read all the prompt responses so please tag me if you want me to reblog a story that resonated with you so I can give it a little boost :)

[novlr]

how to describe despair in writing

Despair is a visceral and crushing emotion—one that echoes through the pages of a story, gripping readers with its raw intensity. It is more than just a feeling; it’s an abyss that characters fall into, a shadow that colours their every action and decision with hues of hopelessness and loss.

Behaviour

Neglecting personal care or obligations.

A lack of motivation or interest in activities they once enjoyed.

Withdrawing from social situations or avoiding company.

Engaging in self-destructive actions or habits.

Consistent signs of fatigue or lethargy.

Frequent emotional outbursts or mood swings.

An inability to concentrate or focus on tasks.

Indecisive, even on trivial matters.

Focusing on negative thoughts.

Displaying a loss of hope or a sense of defeat.

Interactions

Avoiding physical or eye contact with others.

Short-tempered and easily irritated.tempered

Speaking in monosyllables or giving terse responses.

A sense of indifference or apathy toward others’ concerns.

Struggling to express themselves or to articulate their feelings.

Misinterpreting others’ intentions or words negatively.

Isolating themselves despite offers of help or companionship.

Being unresponsive to attempts at humour or light-heartedness.

Blaming others or external circumstances for their despair.

Seeking out enablers or situations that validate their mindset.

Body language

Slumped shoulders or a consistently bowed head.

Averted gaze or blank stares into the distance.

Fidgeting, such as wringing hands or picking at skin.

Slow, dragging movements or a lack of coordination.

Heavy sighing or audible breaths.

Neglecting personal space or boundaries.

Minimal gestures or lifeless posture.

Clenched fists or jaw during moments of heightened emotion.

Visible trembling or shaking due to emotional strain.

A general lack of energy or life in physical presence.

Attitude

Pessimism towards the future.

Cynicism about intentions, whether their own or others’.

Resignation, believing that effort will not change their situation.

Indifference to opportunities or choices presented to them.

A sense of helplessness or powerlessness in all scenarios.

Self-deprecation and a tendency to dismiss their own value.

An overwhelming sense of guilt or responsibility for past events.

A fixation on the negative aspects of every situation.

An inability to accept comfort or positive feedback.

Believing they are a burden to others.

Positive Story Outcomes

An epiphany or realisation that sparks a desire for change.

A gesture of kindness from another character that provides a glimmer of hope.

The discovery of an inner strength or previously untapped resource.

A serendipitous event that offers a new perspective or opportunity.

The formation of a supportive relationship or friendship.

Minor victories or achievements that build self-confidence.

Learning a valuable lesson through hardship.

Developing empathy for others going through similar experiences.

Finding purpose in aiding others, easing their own despair.

An eventual embrace of vulnerability, leading to healing and growth.

Negative Story Outcomes

A surrender with long-lasting consequences.

The breakdown of important relationships.

A significant loss incurred because of inaction or apathy.

Descent into a more self-destructive or reckless lifestyle.

The solidification of a character’s role as an antagonist.

A missed opportunity for redemption or improvement.

A worsening of the character’s situation, potentially affecting others.

The development of a trait or flaw that hinders future happiness or success.

A downfall that provides a cautionary tale within the narrative.

A tragic ending that leaves a profound impact on the reader and other characters.

Helpful Vocabulary

Desolate

Forlorn

Wretched

Crestfallen

Anguished

Dolorous

Bereft

Hollow

Numb

Morose

Sullen

Bleak

Languish

Melancholy

Hopeless

Despondent

Dejected

Heartbroken

Miserable

Pained

Woeful

Eclipsed

Defeated

Overwhelmed

Grief-stricken

Tormented

Disconsolate

Listless

Oppressed

Despairing

[luna-azzurra]

Good Traits Gone Bad

Exploring good traits gone bad in a novel can add depth and complexity to your characters. Here are a few examples of good traits that can take a negative turn:

1. Empathy turning into manipulation: A character with a strong sense of empathy may use it to manipulate others' emotions and gain an advantage.

2. Confidence becoming arrogance: Excessive confidence can lead to arrogance, where a character belittles others and dismisses their opinions.

3. Ambition turning into obsession: A character's ambition can transform into an unhealthy obsession, causing them to prioritize success at any cost, including sacrificing relationships and moral values.

4. Loyalty becoming blind devotion: Initially loyal, a character may become blindly devoted to a cause or person, disregarding their own well-being and critical thinking.

5. Courage turning into recklessness: A character's courage can morph into reckless behavior, endangering themselves and others due to an overestimation of their abilities.

6. Determination becoming stubbornness: Excessive determination can lead to stubbornness, where a character refuses to consider alternative perspectives or change their course of action, even when it's detrimental.

7. Optimism becoming naivety: Unwavering optimism can transform into naivety, causing a character to overlook dangers or be easily deceived.

8. Protectiveness turning into possessiveness: A character's protective nature can evolve into possessiveness, where they become overly controlling and jealous in relationships.

9. Altruism becoming self-neglect: A character's selflessness may lead to neglecting their own needs and well-being, to the point of self-sacrifice and burnout.

10. Honesty becoming brutal bluntness: A character's commitment to honesty can turn into brutal bluntness, hurting others with harsh and tactless remarks.

These examples demonstrate how even admirable traits can have negative consequences when taken to extremes or used improperly. By exploring the complexities of these traits, you can create compelling and multi-dimensional characters in your novel.

Happy writing!

[willtheweaver]

Ways to solve the Why Can’t They Use Magic To Fix Everything problem:

•Magic has a cost. The more powerful the spell, the more it drains the caster’s life.

•’We tried that ages ago.The gods grew angry at our arrogance and stripped most of our powers away.’

•Magic is tied to the stars and planets. Its full potential can only manifest on certain astrological events.(And these are once-in-a-millennia type events)

•Only one will a pure heart and selfless intentions can use their full power.

•All magic users are descendants of a (god/spirit). As the years have gone by, the blood has become more diluted, and magic has grown weaker as a result.

•Spell casters can only cast (finite number of spells). They end up using their gift on trivial matters.

•’After the war, we realized the dangers that magic presented. And so we sealed it away, lest it destroy the world.’

•Everyone has magic. Trying to solve one problem is futile as it can be easily undone(often violently and with much destruction)

•inverse of the above: everyone has magic, but their powers are limited and (mostly) harmless.

•Individual, company, or nation has a monopoly on the only substance that can negate magic. As they rule the world, they have installed anti-magic devices everywhere.

•Individual, group, company, or nation has a monopoly on magic. To insure their grip on power, all magic users that do not submit to them are killed.

•An act of good will spawn one of evil. The use of fire will cause somewhere to grow cold and dark. And to save a life, one must sacrifice another.

•The only magic people have access to is Chaos Magic. No one uses it, for obvious reasons.

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[brainstatic]

A little advice from someone studying extremist groups: if you’re in a social media environment where the daily ubiquitous message is that you have no hope of any kind of future and you can’t possibly achieve anything without a violent overthrow of society, you’re being radicalized, and not in the good way.

[embervoices]

If the solution to your problems sounds like “we need a blank slate” it’s a lie. There are no blank slates, and the closest approximation people can generally imagine is “burn it all down and let God/fate/history sort it out”.

That’s not problem solving. It’s barely catharsis, in practice. It doesn’t just create more problems than it solves, it destroys more solutions than it creates.

Put the apocalypse down, and back away slowly.

Real solutions to complex, systemic problems are not so easily reduced to “us good, them evil; kill them.”

[punkrorschach]

[flower-crow]

[image transcript:

Voting as Fire Extinguisher

When the haunted house catches fire: a moment of indecision.

The house was, after all, built on bones, and blood, and bad intentions.

Everyone who enters the house feels that overwhelming dread, the evil that perhaps only fire can purge.

It’s tempting to just let it burn.

And then I remember:

there are children inside.

—Kyle Tran Myhre. end id]