[rhysweston]

reeseweston > rhysweston

minor spelling change; not much else

[revenantlore]

strange things are afoot at the circle k

My presence here is nothing new, but it was time for a change of identity : I will be henceforth writing under the name Rev Lore.

I started this year with the intention of finishing draft 2.0 of the Ashes to Ashes formerly Game Over trilogy but a lot of unexpected obstacles stood in my way, so that will become next year’s problem, followed by plans to flesh-out the plot of Mourn the Day and get to work on finishing the draft for that. As usual, I am bound to be hit with more aforementioned obstacles as well as getting distracted by new wip ideas or sucked back into old ones.

Information on a handful of my projects can be found below, most if not all of which are coauthored by @rhysweston, and a few feature characters from @reininginthefirewriting

Projects below

a struggling alcoholic raised by his adoptive mothers is kicked out of the house when one of them decides to open an in-home daycare. jobless and desperate, he moves in with his estranged father, soon to discover this reconnection was a terrible and life-threatening mistake.

a cynical outreach worker is sent out into a winter storm and seeks refuge in an abandoned house, where he finds a fourteen-year-old boy hiding from the cold and a darker truth—forcing him to confront the limits of a system that failed them both.

a gothic village overrun by ghoulish vampires and a corrupted, greedy government, where the only people that can save them is an aloof man with a crooked gait, a man who teeters on the edge of alive and dead, a woman with a venomous bite, a necromancer with minimal experience, and a man haunted by his own past and everyone else’s.

a fragile second chance at self-improvement unravels when a charismatic stranger draws a vulnerable man into a world of addiction and control, testing how much of himself he can lose before there’s nothing left to save.

[elderly-scrolls]

end of year WIP meme!

send me a 👀 and i’ll post a snippet of art/writing that i never got around to finishing this year (r.i.p)

[pinterestinfluencer]

not enough scenes in books where characters kill someone and throw up afterwards. like something has to be done

[rhysweston]

reeseweston > rhysweston

minor spelling change; not much else

[kjscottwrites]

If you had to pick, what's the ONE trait in a fictional character that makes you immediately go "oh this one's mine"

[duckbunny]

don't infantilise yourself. you are not a child who needs an adult to make your decisions for you. you are a splendid and magnificent autocrat and you are consulting your trusted advisors. you are exercising great wisdom by inviting an expert to give their opinion before making your ruling. often the path of wisdom is to say "good morning, I'm trying to [perform task] and I have a question about [aspect], can you tell me who I should speak to for advice?" before you do it. sometimes the path of wisdom is to hire a plumber. there are times when you cannot do things for yourself but that doesn't mean you are not an adult. you don't need a grown-up. you need a specialist.

[duckbunny]

this has come up a couple of times so let me be really really clear:

the path of wisdom is sometimes to hire a plumber.

the path of wisdom is always to hire an electrician.

[tropiyas]

weaponized competence

[tropiyas]

learned helpfulness

[ghostwriterofthemachine]

Goddddddd thinking about that narrative moment when something horrible is happening and the character who has been frantically trying to come up with a way to fix it and getting more and more frantic and panicky just—stops. Because. Oh. There’s the solution. They’re not getting out of this alive but like. It’s a solution for everyone else. Okay. Okay.

[antimony-medusa]

Why would you do this to me.

[ghostwriterofthemachine]

and!!!! like!!!! obviously this is delicious when you hit your Self Sacrifice Archetype with it, but honestly I think it's even chewier when you give it to, like. someone with a selfish streak. The one with some arrogance who's maybe not quite a team player. leans more towards loner. Give this moment to the one party member who has been shown to prioritize their own survival over everything else.

And then the eye-of-the-storm realization of "Oh. Huh. I am not making it to the end of the story. but everyone else is going to. Isn't it strange, that I'm not more upset?"

[emwheezie]

"time heals all wounds" WRONG. time is chasing me with a knife

[akaanmo]

i think i just witnessed a miracle

[2-point-5]

not to be rude but some of y'all need to look on the bright side sometimes. like, yeah sure the world is fucked and people suck and we all die whatever, sure, but like. go outside.

[2-point-5]

ok i phrased this poorly, hang on.

i'm not saying the cure for depression is touching grass. however, if you surround yourself with sad things and talk about how terrible life is and how much you're suffering and never take a breath and remember it's not all bad, you'll end up making yourself worse.

[quasi-normalcy]

I’m not trying to turn your kids trans; that’s stupid. I’m trying to turn them into socialists.

[quasi-normalcy]

#for real tho! their gender is their business but class struggle is everyone’s business

[muzzlesbian]

heat seeking behavior

[yourfriendfrogs]

Attention seeking missile

[ink-flavored]

🏰Fantasy Worldbuilding Ask Game🐉

Do you have a fantasy world? Do you want to talk about swords, sorcery, and everything in between? Look no further, for you have stumbled across 100 questions that will let you ramble as long as you want! Remember to send an ask to the person you reblog it from to make sure everyone gets to play!

📚What “type” of fantasy is your WIP? High, low, urban, historical etc.?

🌍Does it take place on a fantasy planet, or somewhere on Earth (hidden or not-so-hidden)?

💭If your WIP doesn’t take place on Earth, where did you draw inspiration from to create your new fantasy world?

📍If your WIP does take place on Earth, where did you choose to set it? Why?

🧍Do humans exist in your WIP? Are they any different from humans in our real world?

🧝Do other fantasy species exist in your WIP? Describe them!

🤝Are the different fantasy species all living together, or does everybody keep to themselves?

☮️What are the different fantasy species’ customs and cultures? How well do they get along with each other, if at all?

⏳Are there any dramatic lifespan differences between your fantasy species and humans? How does that influence their societies and relationships with each other?

👑What’s the political configuration of your WIP? Kingdoms, nations, something else?

⚠️What’s the political climate of your WIP? Are nations on the brink of conflict, or enjoying many years of peace?

✊What’s the social climate of your WIP? Are people struggling against inequality or war?

🏰Are there royals and/or nobility in your WIP? How do they treat the common people? What do the common people think of them?

💎What are the hallmarks of a higher-class person in your WIP? What marks someone as lower-class?

🙇Are the common people expected to serve the higher class in some way, explicitly or implicitly? Are some kinds of service more respectable than others?

🪖How are wars fought in your WIP? Swords and spells, firearms, war machines?

🏢What kind of unique or magical architecture exists in your WIP?

💰How does trade function in your WIP? Merchant caravans, local markets, dragon drop-shipping?

📦Are there any specialized or magical imports/exports that your fantasy societies rely on? Why are they so important?

💵What kinds of currency exist in your WIP? Do people use gold coins, barter and trade, or something else?

👚What kinds of clothes do people wear in your WIP? What accommodations are made for any fantasy body parts?

🎉What are some unique cultural holidays people celebrate in your WIP? What goes into celebrating them?

🐈‍⬛What are some unique superstitions or cultural taboos in your WIP? How common are they?

📰How do people get news or information in your WIP? Town criers, travelling bards, magic bulletin boards?

🏙️Are there any especially famous cities or nations in your WIP? What are they known for?

🚩Are there any especially infamous cities or nations in your WIP? What earned them the sour reputation?

🥪What kind of unique and/or popular foods exist in your WIP? Magical foods?

🚗How do people travel over land in your WIP? Are there any magical machines that help?

⛵How do people sail over oceans and seas in your WIP? Are there any magical machines that help?

✈️Is air travel possible in your WIP? Through magic, technology, or a mix of both?

🚇Do people regularly travel underground in your WIP? Are there any magical machines that help?

🪄Is there magic in your WIP? Where does it come from?

🎆How does magic work in your WIP? How can it do all those fantastic things?

🚫What CAN’T magic do in your WIP? Where does the mystical power fall short?

🤕What are the drawbacks to using magic in your WIP? Do they improve or get worse depending on how powerful you are?

🔮Who can wield magic in your WIP? Everyone, a select group, or basically nobody?

💪How do people wield magic in your WIP? Are magic users able to bend it to their will, or merely guide it?

🔨Is magic considered useful or dangerous in your WIP? Do different cultures or species view magic differently?

⚖️Are certain fantasy species more likely to be magic users than others? Which ones? Why?

🤷Is there a way someone could lose their ability to use magic? Has it ever happened before?

🤐Is magic a secret in your WIP? What happens if it’s revealed to the outside world?

⚙️How has magic influenced the level and complexity of technology in your WIP?

⚔️Are there any special magical objects in your WIP? What do they do? Who owns them?

🧪How does magic interact with scientific advancements in your WIP? Are they considered the same?

🧐Do people research magic in your WIP? What’s the most popular or prestigious topic of study? The least popular?

🧙‍♂️Does your WIP differentiate between witches, wizards, sorcerers, etc.? Is there no distinction at all?

⚕️How has magic changed the landscape of medicine and healing in your WIP?

😷Are there magic illnesses in your WIP? How do you catch them? How are they treated?

🏈Has magic brought about the existence of magical games or sports? What are they?

📺Has magic changed or improved any pre-existing mundane forms of entertainment? How?

🎨Are there any kind of unique magical forms of entertainment? What are they?

🏬What kind of magical professions can a magic-user pursue in your WIP? Is it considered especially prestigious, normal, or below respect?

🎭Has magic brought about social good in your WIP? Social ills?

🙅Are there any kinds of forbidden magic? What kinds, and why?

🤔Are there any kinds of “forgotten” or ancient magic that nobody remembers anymore? How was the knowledge lost?

🫥Are there any kinds of magic that are intentionally hidden from the general population? Who’s hiding this knowledge, and why?

⛪What are the popular religions in your WIP? Where is each belief more prominent?

📢Are there any particularly influential religious institutions in your WIP?

🕯️Do folk religions exist? Where are they practiced?

🙏Is devotion to a particular religion expected of people? What happens to non-believers?

🫵Can the deities in your WIP grant people special powers? When do they choose to do so?

🗣️Can anyone commune with the deities in your WIP, or do they only answer to special devotees?

🦑Are there otherworldly entities in your WIP? Where did they come from?

🎃Can otherworldly entities grant people special powers? When do they choose to do so?

👽Can anyone commune with otherworldly entities in your WIP, or do they only communicate at their leisure?

📞Is it rare to be contacted by higher beings, or does it happen all the time?

🧩Are there prophecies in your WIP? Do people believe in them?

🌟Have any prophecies ever come true in your WIP’s history? How important are they to your WIP in the present?

👂Can anyone hear prophecies in your WIP, or do they only appear to certain people, like oracles?

🤐Are prophecies kept secret, or told to everyone who wants to hear? Why?

🦄What kinds of magical creatures exist in your WIP? Dragons, unicorns, griffons, etc.?

🐕Are any magical creatures kept as pets? Which ones?

🐄Have any magical creatures been domesticated? Which ones?

🦁Have any non-magical creatures been domesticated in your WIP that aren’t domesticated in the real world? Which ones?

🐎Are any domesticated creatures (magical or mudane) used as beasts of burden? For farm labor? For warfare?

🐉Do any magical creatures form special bonds with people? What does this bond mean for the pair?

🤓Are there any intelligent magical creatures, ones that can communicate with language? How do they interact with wider society?

👹Are there monsters or other dangerous beasts in your WIP? How are they differentiated from standard wild animals, or other magical creatures?

🧟Are there monsters that can infect places or people in some way, like werewolves or zombies?

🗡️Is killing monsters or magical creatures a viable profession in your WIP? Is it lauded work or scorned?

😢Are monsters legitimately dangerous, or are they simply misunderstood?

💀Can people commune with spirits of the dead in your WIP? How?

😱Is it considered normal or taboo to speak with the dead in your WIP? Does it vary from culture to culture?

👻Do spirits wander freely in your WIP? Why? Is there a way to help them pass on?

⚰️Is it possible to completely resurrect someone in your WIP? How? If not, has anybody ever tried?

🗺️Is your WIP a globe-trotting adventure, or is all the adventure contained in one place?

🧚Is adventuring common in your WIP, or something only for fairytales?

🪙When people go on adventures in your WIP, what are they looking for? Fame, fortune, power?

🦸Are there any legendary heroes or adventurers in your WIP’s history? What are they famous for?

🦹Are there any infamous villains in your WIP? How were they defeated?

🌄How much has the landscape and environment of your WIP been shaped by magic? Have entire mountains been wiped off the map, or is everything the same as if magic didn’t exist?

🪷Are there any plants that are inherently magical in your WIP? Do people use or cultivate them?

🌅Are there any landforms or locations that are inherently magical in your WIP? Do people visit them often?

🌥️Are there any magical places in your WIP that are kept hidden from outsiders? Why?

☀️Is there anything magical about the weather or seasons in your WIP? How do people cope?

🌪️Are there any “supernatural disasters” caused by magic in your WIP? Why do they happen? How do people cope?

📆How do the different cultures in your world track the year?

🌕Does your fantasy world have any unique celestial features, like multiple moons or planetary rings? Are they culturally important?

🌃What are some unique constellations in your fantasy world? Are they culturally important?

🃏Wild card! Mention anything else about your WIP that you want!

[willgrahamscock]

why would you ever outsource fun to chatgpt? are you stupid? you can make mediocre shit by yourself too.

[willgrahamscock]

you're missing out on all the crazy euphoric moments where you execute an idea flawlessly, sending it to your friends and feeling the genuine happiness at their reactions to something you made authentically. you're robbing yourself of something beautiful.

and I get it, writers block, artists block, depression can really be terrible, but once you break out of it (and you will) it will feel like climbing Mount Everest.

[willgrahamscock]

peace and love on planet earth! you are saving the environment AND you’re cool!

[frodothefair]