The Finest of Pleasures Are Always the Unexpected

"The end of a life is the sum of the love that was lived in it."

[amrubrum]

every day i set aside a period of time just to mourn the loss of jamie campbell bower as jace

[fangirl4everafter]

Sometimes trying to convince people to keep reading The Mortal Instruments/The Shadowhunter Chronicles after reading City of Bones feels like I’m recruiting for an over complicated pyramid scheme.

[animusrox]

Atlanta | 02x06 “Teddy Perkins”

[derangedthoughtssideblog]

All these new book boyfriends and boys of the month yet in my heart there's still only Will Herondale (sorry no one will ever top him)

[longlivebookdragon]

the epilogue can't hurt you!

the epilogue in question...

[amrubrum]

When you pull up to the haunt the narrative competition but Will Herondale and Valentine Morgenstern are already there

[treasureplanetsheep]

me, watching the recent forsytes adaptation: i know i've seen this jack davenport fella in things before

me:

me: THAT'S JAMES NORRINGTON

[bankofwildflowers]

Will Herondale, having to be cruel against his very nature every single day to everyone, terrified of Jem leaving, crying himself to sleep since learning of Jem and Tessa's engagement (every time Tessa sees him it is mentioned he is red-eyed), walking around London endlessly to outrun his own thoughts, unable to let anyone know. James Carstairs, dying and terrified it will break Will, growing weaker and hating himself for it, killing himself for fear of letting Tessa know her love isn't sustaining his life, unable to let anyone know. Tessa Gray, beaten and slapped, exhausted to tears in a prison, terrified for her brother and if he's dead, loving two people equally and having to hide it from both, unable to let anyone know. Gideon Lightwood, walking away from his family, hoping to be a better man that his little brother can look up to, wanting to save him from their childhood, in love with a woman that does not seem to want him, unable to let anyone know. Gabriel Lightwood, alone in a house with his father going mad, heartbroken at his brother leaving him, trapped by the Consul's blackmail, unable to let anyone know. Cecily Herondale, losing both her siblings in a matter of days, growing up alone and having to learn to repair the cracks left behind by her brother leaving, being angry at him for not thinking their family was worth it, unable to let anyone know. Sophie Collins, only a servant, her only wish to be a Shadowhunter being one which can never come true because she has a debt to repay, in love with a man with whom it can never work out, unable to let anyone know. Charlotte Branwell, her only desire to influence and help and protect being mocked and crushed by men, in love with a man that looks at her as a friend, unable to let anyone know. Henry Branwell, knowing things work different than what he's been taught, knowing he is right but cannot possibly explain and will always be laughed at as insane, in love with a woman that married him for convenience, unable to let anyone know.

The Infernal Devices understood loneliness like no other book I've read, the bone deep sense of being utterly alone even when surrounded by people.

[h0e-zi3r]

“everybody loves jem carstairs, he’s impossible to dislike” i say into the mic

nobody boos. everybody cheers, will and tessa applauding the loudest because it’s true, james carstairs is universally adored and has no faults.

[clockwork-carstairs]

when you show up to the insane parabatai competition but will “jem is my great sin” herondale and jem “my will, my rebellion, mine forever” carstairs are already there

[henrykudhirai]

love triangles these days are so weak like ohh how will the girl choose bw this one asshole nobody likes and this other obvious endgame the entire fandom adores. back in my day the competition was so severe the girl had to marry the mortal one and then marry the other immortal one after the mortal one died. meanwhile the ones in question were reaching unhinged levels of secret-third-thing style devotion all on their own.

[juliacthefangirl]

Jem Carstairs, Tessa Gray, Will Herondale, Mina Carstairs and Kit Herondale 💙 The Wicked Powers

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What a dream it would be to have a scene like this one happening in the books, isn't it? 🥹

Take a time to appreciate all the details i put in this art, they were not randomly chosen :) @cassandraclare

[alittlefuckingdisaster]

9-1-1blr every week watching these fuck ass weewoo shows

[redsray]

Bruce being a dad in the “basically adopts his childrens’ significant others” way.

Like, whether intentionally or not, he’ll find himself looking out for those kids that aren’t his, not quite, but they’re close enough.

Bruce, going up to Wally after a JL mission: Are you alright? No injuries?

Wally, unharmed and confused: Um. Yeah?

Bruce, nodding: Good.

Wally, had been expecting a stern ‘report’: Yep.

Bruce: Debrief first, then we’re going home.

Wally: ‘Home’???

Wally: I mean um. Sure.

Bruce, picking up Jason’s ringing phone while his son is in the kitchen: Hello?

Roy: Hey—! You’re not Jaybird.

Bruce: No.

Roy: Bruce. Why do you have Jay’s phone?

Bruce: Jason is in the kitchen. I can bring the phone to him, but I doubt he’ll appreciate being distracted.

Roy, sighing: Yeah, he can be a real snob with cookin’.

Bruce, humming: Anything I can help you with, Roy?

Roy: Uh. Tell ya what, yeah, actually. I need some files from Jay about a drug ring he was following up on, they might be infiltrating underground gangs here in Star.

Bruce: I can help. If you’re organising a bust, is Lian being taken care of?

Roy: Yeah, I already asked Kori to mind her.

Bruce, satisfied: Perfect. She’s welcome to bring her to the Manor.

Roy, slightly suspicious of the goodwill but won’t complain: I’ll pass it on.

Bruce: Clark.

Clark: B! Nice to see you. How’s your day been?

Bruce: Good enough. How’s Conner?

Clark, frowning: Fine, last I checked. He hasn’t been at the farm in a while, but I saw him a few days ago.

Bruce: Hn. You might want to check in on him.

Clark: Is he alright?

Bruce: Physically, yes. He seems to be stressing an abnormal amount, though. Returning to parents’ farm might be beneficial for him.

Clark: He’s not the type to stress for too long.

Bruce: No.

Clark: I’ll check on him, I’m sure Ma and Pa miss him. Thanks, B.

Bruce: Just go.

Bruce checks his phone a few hours later to see a text message from Tim reading ‘i know you did something. thx, b’.

Bruce: You’re welcome to stay the night, Jon. It’s late.

Jon: Huh? Oh, no, it’s fine Mr. Wayne. I can just fly back. My parents will be expecting me.

Bruce: No need, I have already informed Clark that you’re staying.

Jon: ???

Bruce: Dinner will be ready in 10.

Jon: ?????

Bruce: Damian is waiting in the dining room. Have a nice evening.

Jon: Thank you…???

[forestofbabel]

I’m so easily persuaded into a ship. All I need is one good piece of artwork and I’m like, yeah I see it. I approve.

[pepeshka]

sooo smoochable

[manhasetardis]

"Like Orpheus, I am not strong enough to not look at what I want." (x)