Monstrous Roommates AU

A Sanders Side AU featuring four completely Normal Roommates. Well five. And normal isn't really accurate...

[thedrawingduke]

Forgot to post this here but this was when I was in a very creatureverse time of my life in February (?)

Creatures featured (from left to right) @muirin007 ‘s, mine, @rosietealeaves , @dross-the-fish ‘s, and @gauntlettoart ‘s. It goes without saying that the Big Blue Baby belongs to Guillermo del Toro, but alas, I do not know his tumblr dark web account (which I feel in my bones he must have). Had to draw Rosie’s creature in more detail w/ bonus Christine as well.

Siri, play "Creatures of Love" by The Talking Heads

[shakespearesdaughters]

[persephoning]

The funniest part of having a hot monster in any Frankenstein adaptation is that basically means that Victor did that on purpose. Plenty of corpse bits out there, but this dweeb went no! He must have good bone structure! A nice arse!

[dathen]

This is less a funny fact and more something the original audience would understand innately: that physiognomy connected goodness (and evil) to physical traits, so in designing a new being, Victor was doing his best to make a good being by making him beautiful.

This was socially pervasive and not unique to Victor. You ever read a Sherlock Holmes story and note how often people are described with “cruel mouths” or “spiritual hands” or “intelligent foreheads”? Or just why literature often goes into such detail in general describing someone’s features and proportions? It’s conveying characteristics about the person for the reader to assume from physical characteristics. Many of these characteristics were measured for “criminal aptitude”—there’s a TON of ugly, racist history you can dig into behind that.

It also hasn’t gone anywhere despite being more subtle: just look at all the “people who aren’t problematic age well!” nonsense that’s so popular, or even “the monster is hot actually” reading. People see attractive people and assume they’re good, or people read a character as a good person and assume they’re attractive.

[monstrousroommates]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 12/? Fandom: Sanders Sides (Web Series), Thomas Sanders Shorts Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders & Sleep | Remy Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders & Sleep | Remy Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders/Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders Characters: Sleep | Remy Sanders, Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders, October | Toby Sanders, OFC, OMC, The Critic (Sanders Sides) Additional Tags: Past Relationship(s), Blood, Violence, monster au, Vampire Anxiety | Virgil Sanders, Vampire Sleep | Remy Sanders, mid ninetys fashion, Casual Sex, Scars, we respect sexworkers here sir, 90s goth Virgil is a gift, Horror Elements, Sex Work, Sort Of, Pizza, Claustrophobia, Buried Alive, Temporary Amnesia, Casual Drug Use, Gaslighting, prolonged flashback, Dehumanizing Language, Genderfluid Character, in the 90s economy?, Alcohol, Attempted Sexual Assault, Vampire Sex Series: Part 4 of Before they were Roommates, Part 24 of Monstrous Roommates Summary:

Remy is back in New York after some time away, and gets to introduce two of his favorite people to each other. Neither Virgil nor Roman is particularly pleased about this, at least at first.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

[monstrousroommates]

So I reread your series a lot and this time I noticed that you keep saying "Its not like Thomas is going anywhere," or something similar and it's making me think that something is gonna happen to Thomas!

Anyways, I finally read your newest chapter of dead poets society (I think that's what the Roman and Virgil one is called) and it's really good!! I really wasn't expecting Roman to tell Art!!

sometimes the simplest solution is to tell the truth, even if it seems like a bad idea.

Well, I mean, idealy, Thomas would be able to move on and not be a ghost any more and go to Heaven or whatever's next.

But it's mostly just Thomas being depressed at being trapped as a ghost.

[ivystarflower]

Ah, dang, I was hoping it was a future plot point or something...

Like Thomas stops being attached to the house and is instead attached to the 4 of them so wherever they go he goes. Or something idk. Im always a sucker for a happy ending

[monstrousroommates]

me too. I hope I find one eventually.

<3

[hamletthedane]

I’ve watched this video so many times I swear I’ve memorized it.

“DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THE FUCKING NAVY-“

[monstrousroommates]

So I reread your series a lot and this time I noticed that you keep saying "Its not like Thomas is going anywhere," or something similar and it's making me think that something is gonna happen to Thomas!

Anyways, I finally read your newest chapter of dead poets society (I think that's what the Roman and Virgil one is called) and it's really good!! I really wasn't expecting Roman to tell Art!!

sometimes the simplest solution is to tell the truth, even if it seems like a bad idea.

Well, I mean, idealy, Thomas would be able to move on and not be a ghost any more and go to Heaven or whatever's next.

But it's mostly just Thomas being depressed at being trapped as a ghost.

[thatsthat24]

The Mummy’s Curse 🪦

[thoodleoo]

obsessed with whichever ancient roman was out there walking around with a ring with a fish and shrimp on it

[spoekelse]

It wasn’t just one person, it was a trend. Here are a bunch of other Roman shrimp rings

[teaboot]

BRING 👏 THEM 👏 BACK 👏

[cryingbreaskfastfriends]

@thebestworstidea

[thewritingrealm]

If you're reading this...

go write three sentences on your current writing project.

[rays-of-gold]

[monstrousroommates]

Dead Poets Society, Chapter 11

In Which Roman gets himself together.

[byjove]

Chances are you’ve seen Fayum mummy portraits, the very realistic and warm panel paintings depicting the people of Roman Egypt between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD.

They’re breathtaking and very moving. Familiar faces, so human and so beautiful in their humanity. Most of them have been divorced from their purpose, torn from the bodies of the people they depict.

It is a different feeling entirely to see them in their original context.

This boy died before he could finish growing that mustache. Someone’s beloved son, crowned in golden laurels for all eternity, swaddled in linen. He is in there. The depiction of his face covers his face. The other portraits have lost their subject, greedily taken by those who wanted to admire their beauty without acknowledging the profound grief they represent.

[elodieunderglass]

Is this a horrible thing with legs or...a horrible thing with fingers? Or just a horrible thing?

That’s cephalopharyngeal, a word which ought to help. Thank you so much for thinking of me!

[belovedbright]

Wouldn’t it be cephalophlangi? Since fingers are phalanges, and pharynx is the throat

[elodieunderglass]

Ooooh yeah, that’s better as an accurate description - but no, it still needs the

🤌 flow

How do we feel about cephalodactyl? And we can use phalanges for “phalangipod.” Cephalodactyl phalangipod. How do we feel about that

[sufficientlylargen]

The Greek prefix for "hand" is "chiro", so perhaps it is a chirocephalic pentapod, or maybe a pentapodactyl cephalochiroid?

[elodieunderglass]

I like “pentapodactyl” tremendously!!! but hate “chiro” in this context, and I don’t know why. Obviously I have no authority to be the arbiter of this but I do feel strongly!!

There’s a gorgeous rhythm to:

Cephalopharyngeal pentapodactyl monstrosity of the alarm

[vr-trakowski]

Cephalopharyngeal pentapodactyl monstrosity of the alarm Quick-swimming scrabbler, you bring in the terror and also the power to charm Siphon and knuckle and mantle and nail, hiding a sachet of dye What thoughts do you write in the deeps and the dark, what images form in your eye?

[elodieunderglass]

[bogleech]

Little things to know for artists just now coming to (or returning to) tumblr:

Remember that “liking” a post doesn’t add it to anybody else’s dash or spread it around; only reblogs do that!

Even if you have no followers, your art will be seen if you tag it appropriately. #art #original #oc are common basic ones but you should also tag any relevant themes and content like #animals #horror #fantasy #mermaids and so on. People following or checking those tags will see them!

Unlike tiktok, instagram and twitter it is considered normal (and should be) to interact with posts no matter how old they are. There’s no expiration on reblogging or commenting, including re-reblogging your own posts or adding new thoughts to them.

They only added this in recent years, but you can click on your own post in your dash to see all the comments and tags.

Tumblr is the only social media I know of where a lot of people routinely use the tag field to add personal thoughts and opinions, so don’t miss out on that as another source of feedback and commentary on your work!

Unconstructive negativity or unsolicited criticism is much rarer and more frowned upon here, so the likelihood of a comment that really amounts to just “this sucks” is a lot lower. People who do that just get ripped to shreds, really.

[edupunkn00b]

I cannot over emphasize the strength of reblogs. Even following people isn’t working to see their work.

Reblog and save an artist or a writer’s soul.

I think it might be time for another reblog party soon. My feed’s been barren lately.

[monstrousroommates]

Expressions of Love

(on Ao3)

Valentine's day was approaching, and Roman was approaching a panic attack.

“You don’t understand, Thomas!” He cried, flinging himself onto the couch in despair. “I can think of nothing that sufficiently would express to my beloveds how I feel about them.” 

In the kitchen, he could hear the kettle switch on.

“Tea is not going to help!” 

“What about cocoa?” Thomas muttered without becoming visible. 

“Nay, not even that.” Roman flung an arm over his eyes. 

“You tell them how much you love them every day.” the ghost said helpfully. “They probably know.” 

“That’s just it, I must somehow exceed the normal affection I display. It’s special.”

“Neither Virgil nor Logan believe that, and Patton would be happy with chocolates.”

“I can’t get him chocolates, he’ll eat the entire box and make himself sick.” Roman protested. “I can’t even get Virgil or Logan chocolates, because Patton has no self control when it comes to food.” 

Thomas wished he could deny that, but he’d also watched Patton cook twice as many cookies as he needed, because he knew he’d eat half of them before the bakesale, even if he’d packaged them up neatly in little boxes ahead of time. 

“Logan likes baked goods better than chocolates, right?” 

“I’m still not allowed to use the oven.” Roman moaned. “And he deserves better than anything I could make.”

“Roman it doesn’t matter what he deserves, he’s got you-”

“And Virgil and Patton, and they too, are beyond the pale.” 

“You’re pretty awesome too, Roman.” Thomas pointed out. 

“Am I? I am running out of time, Thomas, how can I count myself as creative and romantic if I fail at the simple task of expressing my feelings?”

“Material stuff isn’t important!” Thomas insisted, trying his best to shake the cushion Roman was holding over his face. “Words! ‘So long as men can breath or eyes can see, so long lives this, and gives life to thee’ use your words, Roman.” 

“I am hardly the master bard, Thomas!” Roman shrieked. Thomas changed his effort to pushing down, with similar effect.

“You don’t need to be. They love you. Just be honest.”

“I am honestly unworthy.”   

“I’m sure they disagree, not to mention be mad you’re talking shit about yourself.” 

“The sky cannot see how brilliant it is! Patton’s love is the sun, brilliant and warm and life giving. He shines wherever he is and the loss of his regard is like a chill.” “Uh huh.”

“Virgil is more the moon, silvery and secretive, unchanging a changing both. A constant pull.  Luminous. Mysterious and with a bit of a dangerous thrill.” 

“Then Logan is what, the stars?” 

“While he sparkles brightly no, he’s... He’s the earth beneath my feet. The sky and it’s attendant wonders arch over him, and love with a force that crushes all else.” His hands clenched on the pillow. “Strong and beautiful, and supportive. Agh. My heart aches with it. How is it I can continue rather than simply laying here being wracked with love for them, every single day.” Roman pressed a hand to his heart. “And where do I stand when faced with such glory? I am in awe, wordless, and without breath to praise their magnificence!” 

Thomas managed to stifle a laugh.

“I don’t think you’re taking my problem seriously!” 

“He doesn’t need to, you’re taking it too seriously.” 

Roman jerked upright, horrified, to see that not just Virgil, but all three of his beloveds were standing in the entranceway of the living room, wearing a varied collection of fond expressions. 

“Vile spectre.” Roman mumbled under his breath face darkening with embarrassment. “You might have warned me.”

“I told you to use your words, mummy dearest.” Thomas teased breathlessly. “Not my fault you were too busy monologuing to hear the door.” 

Logan sat down on the couch beside Roman, and picked the smaller man up bodily, placing him in his lap. Without seeming to communicate at all, Virgil and Patton sat on either side and leaned in to squish Roman between them. 

“I don’t claim any special talent with words.” Logan said quietly, leaning down to press his cheek to Roman’s hair. “But I may note that the sky is the commonality between your metaphors.” 

“The sun and the moon share it and the earth looks up to it!” Patton said brightly. “So that makes you the sky, the air that fills up.” 

“Airhead.” Virgil added, pressing a kiss to Roman’s cheek. “Blowhard.” he continued, dropping another kiss. “Valuable, vital and you smell nice most of the time.” 

“Virgil!” Patton scolded. “C’mon, he said such nice things.” 

“If he doesn’t realise how much we love him, I don’t think anything I could say would convince him.” 

Roman’s eyes did look a little wet but he was smiling. 

“Oh damnation and disappointment, I don’t have enough hands.” He pressed back against Logan’s chest, a steady firm pressure, and grabbed one of Patton’s hands and one of Virgil’s first pressing them to his lips, then to his chest. “I suppose it’s all right that  you heard my weak musings about how much I love you.” 

Logan pressed his cheek against Roman’s hair again, and the others squeezed his hands. 

“I love you like I love my jars. You are part of me and I am worse without you.” Roman said thickly, and they curled closer into eachother. 

“You are so, so loved.” Logan said softly, muffled by Roman's hair. 

“Adored and adorable.” Patton agreed. 

“Hopelessly devoted to.” Virgil agreed after a moment’s thought. There was a  faint noise like someone cooing over something cute in the next room; but they were very much wrapped up in each other. 

This lasted for several long minutes.

“I mean I still want to shower you in mercantile affection.” Roman admitted. 

“Order an extra pizza.” Virgil joked.

“Hmm, well they do offer those giant ones shaped like a heart …”

Roman was derailed by Virgil shifting and blowing a loud raspberry in the hollow of his throat. Laughter sounded a lot like love.

[monstrousroommates]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 10/? Fandom: Sanders Sides (Web Series), Thomas Sanders Shorts Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders & Sleep | Remy Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders & Sleep | Remy Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders/Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders Characters: Sleep | Remy Sanders, Creativity | Roman "Princey" Sanders, Anxiety | Virgil Sanders, October | Toby Sanders, OFC, OMC, The Critic (Sanders Sides) Additional Tags: Past Relationship(s), Blood, Violence, monster au, Vampire Anxiety | Virgil Sanders, Vampire Sleep | Remy Sanders, mid ninetys fashion, Casual Sex, Scars, we respect sexworkers here sir, 90s goth Virgil is a gift, Horror Elements, Sex Work, Sort Of, Pizza, Claustrophobia, Buried Alive, Temporary Amnesia, Casual Drug Use, Gaslighting, prolonged flashback, Dehumanizing Language, Genderfluid Character, in the 90s economy?, Alcohol, Attempted Sexual Assault, Vampire Sex Series: Part 4 of Before they were Roommates, Part 24 of Monstrous Roommates Summary:

Remy is back in New York after some time away, and gets to introduce two of his favorite people to each other. Neither Virgil nor Roman is particularly pleased about this, at least at first.