No limits to the stars

Hi my lovelies it's Camila (@lizziehatter). This is my sideblog dedicated to my two favourite forensic scientists. I write fics for these two loves of my life, my masterlist is here

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positivity ask game to share —

sunsets: favourite part of your day

clouds: a dream of yours that has come true

daisies: a happy memory you often think of

oceans: a quote you live by

water lilies: a place you would wish to visit

lavender: a passion you want people to know about

herbal tea: an achievement of yours you are proud of

fine china: hopes for your future self

hummingbirds: your favourite season and why

forests: a place you find happiness from

rose water: an aspect of yourself you have worked on

full moon: star sign

poppy seeds: something you are looking forward to happening

sun-rays: something you admire in someone

lemonade: advice you’d give your younger self

meadows: an aspect of yourself you like

doves: a dream job of yours

cherry blossom: three words to describe yourself

paint brushes: a colour that speaks to you

night jasmine: a place you can truly be yourself

honey suckle: recommend a book/tv series

blue skies: your favourite cuisine

candles: a favourite scent

citrus: the film that always lifts your mood

shooting stars: the period of time which interests you most

gems: something you wish to achieve next year

fairy lights: a thought which comforts you when necessary

vanilla: your most prized possession

day dreams: a song that’s stuck in your head at the moment

rainbows: something you couldn’t live without

bluebells: three things you are thankful for

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daily reminder to stan cressworth, love kerri maniscalco, and get excited for CTD

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Always

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 9/17: You didn’t think I would skip the fingering scene, did you?   When she took my hand and placed it on her thigh, my breathing stopped. I knew precisely what she was asking. I would deny her nothing. I traced a slow line down to her calf, then slipped under her skirts, heart hammering as I inched upward. I’d never done this before. “Are you sure?” A bemused smile crossed her face. “Are you afraid? Or is this too much for you?” “Neither.” I grinned against her lips as she angled herself toward me, her breathing erratic when I began tracing designs along her bare thigh. Before I could tease her, her mouth was on mine and all my thoughts returned to deducing each subtle shift of her body. Soon she whispered my name like a prayer again and again. I didn’t stop until her grip on my back loosened and her whispers faded into sweet kisses. We lay there in the parlor, breathing heavily, flushed bright from kissing, and grinning like two besotted fools. I’d never been more content a day in my life.

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 8/17: My babies are perfect for each other and that instantly warms my heart “I’m not perfect, Cresswell.” No, she wasn’t. But neither was I. Or anyone else in the world. But she was perfect for me.

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Afterglow by tswift for a fic idea for Audrey Rose and Thomas pretty please!!!

here you go, love!! hope you enjoy!! shout out to @highqueenofelfhame for being the light of my life and giving me the inspo for cressworth’s argument xx

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Hot tempers were something inherited by all blood-born Wadsworth’s, and Audrey Rose was no exception. Though she was a Cresswell now, and had been for eight whole years, that didn’t mean the feisty sparks that lay beneath her skin had simmered down. Usually her temper was saved for uptight, horrible old men who thought they knew more about forensics and science simply by having an extra body part between their legs than her, the woman who’d studied it since the age of 16. However, the case the Cresswells were working on was an awful one, and tied with the fact they’d just recently discovered Audrey Rose was pregnant… things had escalated quickly. 

It was Audrey Rose’s first pregnancy, and neither of them knew truly how to handle it, but they were trying. 

This particular killer was a truly sadistic, despicable shape of man. His victims showed an alarming pattern - all four women had been in varying stages of pregnancy. 

Audrey Rose knew Thomas fussed - he tried to keep it at a minimum, as too much coddling crossed the line between affectionate and stifling - but while she was pregnant, Thomas was insufferable, despite his best intentions. He always wanted to make sure she was alright, that she was comfortable, that her morning sickness wasn’t too bad, that the smells of the autopsy weren’t too much - all things that were perfectly normal to worry over, but combined pushed the stressed forensic scientist over the edge. 

“Will you just stop fussing for once Cresswell, and focus on the bloody case?” Her voice pierced through the room, silencing her husband. Instantly, shame rushed through her at the sight of the emotional walls springing back up on Thomas’ face. 

The sight brought back memories of their fight in Romania all those years ago, when she’d screamed at him that she would rather die an old maid than ever marry him. Just like then, she didn’t truly mean what she said, but the damage was done. 

“I see.” Her love’s voice was prim, though she could still hear the hurt shining through. “If that’s so, then I’ll go search for any possible information, and leave you alone.” 

“Thomas, I-” But he’d stalked from the room before she could say another word.

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Hours had passed, with the two Cresswell’s too stubborn to seek each other out and apologise. This happened every time they fought, which wasn’t often, but they would always retreat to their separate corners of the estate to cool off, before apologising hours later, the silly arguments forgotten in the midst of healing cuddles and soft kisses. 

Audrey Rose knew where Thomas would be - the blue and gold chaise in the library, next to the fire place. 

She walked in, noting her husband was curled up on his favourite chaise, the one they had spent hours in just cuddling and enjoying each other’s company. His body was turned from hers, hunched over a science journal, no doubt to distract his busy mind from their argument. 

“Cresswell?” She broached gently, sinking into the plush fabric of the chair next to him, close enough to touch. She knew she’d hurt his feelings - which killed her, truly - but he was so infuriating when he crossed the line between kindness and coddling. 

She rested her cheek against his back, feeling him relax against her touch. They stayed like that for a few minutes, while they both collated their thoughts, breathing in time with each other and relishing in the soft contact. 

Audrey Rose wrapped an arm around his waist, resting it on his inner thigh. Slowly he lifted her hand to his lips, and kissed her palm, the touch containing all the love in the world, so much that she knew they would be alright. 

“I’m sorry for yelling at you, Thomas, I just- you know how I loathe it when I believe you think me inferior.” Her voice reverberated through the quiet room. 

“I know, my love.” Thomas murmured, turning around finally. The noting of his red rimmed eyes twisted at her heart, knowing that she’d hurt him and that they’d both cried over each other.

He held her hand to his chest, and she could feel the thumping of his heart through his chest. 

“I must apologise too, Wadsworth. I never wish you to think I believe you lesser, or less capable, especially considering you’re carrying a child - a feat half the population of the world would shudder at the mere thought of doing. You are my equal, my best friend. Beyond life, beyond death.” He whispered, kissing her palm oh-so-gently. 

“My love for thee is eternal,” She repeated back their phrase, nuzzling her face into his chest, finally allowing herself to relax in his arms. The stress of the case still stayed with her, but now she had her best friend, her lover, her husband back within reach, they would tackle the world together, and their case no longer seemed so overwhelming. 

“I love you, Thomas.”

“I love you too, Audrey Rose.” 

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P A L M K I S S E S

And the 'beyond life, beyond death' phrase

I love this, thank you, you absolute queen 💜💜💜💜

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 7/17: Evidence that Thomas Cresswell is the closest one can get to perfection #3 I considered shoving that pompous ass of a ringmaster right off the deck, knowing I’d rejoice in his drowning. It gave me unparalleled pleasure just imagining his demise. You have no idea the strength it takes, shoving that beast inside, remembering that’s not the kind of person I want to be. Not now, or ever.  I will not become a monster for you. The kind of love I crave isn’t cruel or possessive. Do not expect me to act either way. I will never beg or use subversive tactics to win your heart. I will earn it because you choose to give it to me of your own free will, or I won’t have it at all.

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Almost at the two week mark!!!!!!

We are almost at the two week countdown for Capturing The Devil @kerrimaniscalco I AM SO EXCITED! Y’all I don’t think we are ready for the finale?! 😭😫

Btw: not my pic but the aesthetic is everything! 😍

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not only am I excited but I also know I'll die

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 6/17: Evidence that Thomas Cresswell is the closest one can get to perfection #2 “I want to spend hours and years of my life figuring out ways of making you happy. I want you to feel the same way about me. Not because I’ve demanded it of you, but because every piece of you longs for me. I want our passion to ignite the world around us, making even the stars jealous.”

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 5/17: Evidence that Thomas Cresswell is the closest one can get to perfection #1  “I want you. I want to give you pleasure, both mentally and physically all day and every night for the rest of our lives. I want to be the reason you smile.”

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An illustration of Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell from Stalking Jack the Ripper, that I did for London Yalc! 

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Holy shit this is incredible and I’m in love 

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AAAAND I’M BACK

yeah I know I disappeared the past month (or was it more? I have no idea) but now I’m here again and so hyped for ctd 

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A drabble for 'Soon You'll Get Better' ♥️💔

thank you my love i adore you!! so this is slightly different to what i usually write but i actually had so much fun with this and i was so excited to write this!! please let me know your thoughts legends xx

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Soon, you’ll get better / You’ll get better soon / ‘Cause you have to

For most families, winter brought with it the holidays, a warm, homely fire, and memories of mornings spent with loved ones. For Audrey Rose, winter brought with it her father’s fear of illness, anniversaries of dates she’d rather forget, and the memories of gasping for breath, the fever clutching at her lungs, a cold fist around her throat.

She’d had this irrational fear, ever since, that the fever would get her again. That it would be scarlet fever that ripped her from the world, the way it stole her mother, the way it had tried to do when she was 12.

Only she’d never expected it would take her husband first.

It came swiftly like the poisonous stain it was, ripping into her life and wrenching her heart from her in the blink of an eye.

First, came the signature scarlet. It’d been so long since she’d seen the horrifying flush, that at first she didn’t recognise what it was.

Then her husband had complained of a fever, and fear struck her faster than lightning.

It couldn’t be the fever, she reasoned. Thomas was an adult, and that was so rare… but not unheard of, as Malina Cresswell had discovered all those years prior.

It couldn’t be the fever, she begged him as he lay in bed, face flushed and lips pale. It simply couldn’t. She was Dr Audrey Rose Wadsworth, and she simply would not let that happen. A simple brush with scarlet fever couldn’t take her darling Thomas from her, could it? Her brave, brilliant husband… surely he would not be bested by an illness.

But it was. And it did.

“Please don’t leave me,” She cried, but he didn’t hear her.

The hours passed, and the wind howled, but Thomas Cresswell didn’t stir.

And when the clock struck no particularly important hour, her husband passed from the world, leaving her cold and empty heart alone in return.

For most families, winter was a time of happiness; a time to get together and celebrate the year that had been.

But for Audrey Rose, all winter was a glass season of memories; encased in ice, lest she crack under the stress of the pain.

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 4/17: Again mentions to death which I have to say make me a tad bit concerned *but* let’s ignore that and focus on that beautiful declaration of love instead, right?   I thought about the last two hours. The last ten days. We’d need to be honest with our hearts from now on. No more walls. “Our work will always be important to each of us. But you have my heart wholly, Wadsworth. No matter what. The only way that will be taken is in death. And even then, I will fight with every piece of me to hold your love near. Now and forevermore.”

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Omfg

My parents? Look? Beautiful? Omfg?

Im not crying.

Artwork by @moonlit-sketches

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YES YES YES  This is so stunning and I can’t wait to see it in all it’s good resolution glory 

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This. Art.  I’m in awe.  Artist: @moonlit-sketches

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CAPTURING THE DEVIL PRE-ORDER PRIZES ARE HERE! (plus FAQ answered below!)

it’s been SO hard keeping both of these prizes a secret for so long, and i am so happy the wait is finally over!!! please read through this post carefully for answers to ALL of your burning preorder questions! please tag your friends and share this post or the prize announcement if you can. xoxo

THE US PREORDER PRIZES ARE:

An alternate cover/dust jacket for CAPTURING THE DEVIL. this cover features a black background and glittering gold/champagne foiled dress. It matches the other books in the series with the dark background and I absolutely LOVE how shimmery Audrey Rose’s dress is in real life!

A 6” x 9” double-sided postcard featuring original color artwork of a wedding scene with Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell by Gabriella Bujdosó! i loved working with Gabi on this and couldn’t be happier with how she NAILED the dress, the details in Thomas’s suit, and entire scene. one side features Cressworth in their wedding best, and the other features Thomas’s tattoo.

i hope you’re as excited as i am, i’ve been dreaming of alternate covers and more tie-in artwork for SO long and am so blissfully happy with the final prizes for this series!

INTERNATIONAL Readers

While it’s not legal for my US publisher to ship out preorder prizes outside of the US, Premier Collectables is offering a LIMITED AMOUNT of signed books + both the alternate cover and artwork by Gabi.

This is only open while supplies last, so please tell anyone you know who lives outside the US and really wants the prizes.

Premier Collectables LINK.

BOOK BOXES

Unfortunately, book boxes don’t count as preorder receipts….BUT…

Fae Crate purchased both the alternative covers/dust jackets AND the artwork by Gabi and are adding them to each of their “book-included” boxes!! if you are a US or INTERNATIONAL reader who ordered a book + box from them, you’ll have your prizes in your boxes!

They just posted another TINY restock of book + box options for their recovery kits, so if you’d like to snag one, please check out their site for details.

GIFT SETS

These preorder prizes are for preorders of CTD only. Gift sets–including the B&N special edition gift set–have a different release date and have a different prize. (The signed poster that I’ve teased on my Instagram!)

What counts as a preorder? Where can I preorder from?

Ebooks, hardcovers, or audiobooks from ANY physical or online retailer count as a preorder!

How do I submit my receipt?

take a screenshot or photo of it and please follow the instructions on the preorder website JIMMY Books has posted. CLICK HERE FOR THE WEBSITE

I’m having trouble with uploading my preorder receipt, help!

if you encounter a problem or have questions about uploading your pre-order receipt, please email your question and a copy of your proof of purchase to [email protected] by 11:59 PM (ET) on 9/9/19.

If I purchased multiple copies, can I submit multiple preorder receipts to claim extra prizes?

The offer is limited to one preorder prize per person and per household.

Can I preorder a signed and personalized copy of CTD?

YES! please preorder from any of the stores I’m hitting on tour and send those receipts in to JIMMY using the website they have.

Here’s a post with links to each of my tour stops at the bottom.

OFFER ENDS on 9/9/19 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

Eligibility rules, regulations, and all other information can be found on JIMMY’s CAPTURING THE DEVIL website.

CAPTURING THE DEVIL PREORDER WEBSITE LINK

QUICK PREORDER LINKS

IndieBound

Powell’s

Amazon

B&N

Books A Million

Target

Premier Collectables

Other retailers + ebooks can be found here

GoodReads

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And what I have to add to this is that I don’t have words to say how infinitely happy I am that Faecrate has made it possible for me to get the preorder prizes, and Gabriella’s art is truly so incredibly gorgeous that it caused me to die and now I am writing this from cressworth heaven   

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Favourite parts from BTDP - 3/17: The one that just gets the tears coming down  “You stay here with me, Wadsworth.” I clutched her hand. “I will follow you beyond death and drag you back if I must.”