* TOWER / GUARDIAN .

all we wanna know is where the stars came from. but do we ever stop, ever stop to watch them shine? -------- jake chambers of stephen king's THE DARK TOWER. movie-based. as told by maci.

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’ I’m not gonna hurt you. ’

          LEGS ACHE.  he’s ran from this guy for a while - dodging people along the street in an attempt to make a speedy getaway , but there’s just no hiding.  jake could see beforehand that badge upon the chest pocket of tan coat , the genuine sincerity of voice---- but trust is another thing.

          he’s tired now , finally slowed down to rest palms against knees and struggle to drag breath into his lungs.  a stumble , vans scuffing against the concrete as boy stands at his full height again , “ what do you want , man ? ” a sigh ; a desperate attempt to regain oxygen.  “ i didn’t do anything , alright ? ”

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’ It always takes a little time to make new friends. ’

          JAKE DOESN’T KNOW HER.  not at all - maybe not even her name - but as they sit here side by side outside the principal’s office ( first day blues , huh ? ) , it’s almost as if he’s refusing to make eye contact.  so much is going on besides what is here in this school . . . so much it’s a bit hard for his mind to stay focused on being NORMAL.

          but he decides , since there’s no need in the attitude ( his mom would say ) , that maybe it isn’t the worst thing that could happen.  he can remember not two months prior to this moment , he was stranded in the middle of a desert in a world much different than our own---- yeah.  things could be much worse.  “ i guess so , ” he shifts , pulls his bag across to sit it beside him on the bench.  a quick glance up prompts the smallest of grins.  jake nods , “ i’m jake.  i’m . . . uh---- i’m new. obviously. ”

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○ ——— The Shining Sentence Starters.

’ Oh. That’s nice. That’s the prettiest. ’ ’ Stay away from me. ’ ’ Please! Don’t hurt me! ’ ’ I’m not gonna hurt you. ’ ’ I just wanna go back to my room! ’ ’ Well, I’m very confused, and I just need time to think things over! ’ ’ You’ve had your whole fucking life to think things over! ’ ’ Gonna bash ‘em right the fuck in! ’ ’ You didn’t let me finish my sentence. ’ ’ I said, I’m not gonna hurt ya. I’m just going to bash your brains in! ’ ’ Stay away from me! Don’t hurt me! ’ ’ Some places are like people: some shine and some don’t. ’ ’ Women: can’t live with them, can’t live without them. ’ ’ I feel you will have to deal with this matter in the harshest possible way. ’ ’ I’m sorry to differ with you sir, but you are the caretaker. ’ ’ Well, let’s just wait and see. ’ ’ We’re all going to have a real good time. ’ ’ Anyway, there’s hardly anybody to play with around here. ’ ’ It always takes a little time to make new friends. ’ ’ Do you really want to go and live in that hotel for the winter? ’ ’ Redrum. Redrum. ’ ’ Now, do you think you can handle that? ’ ’ Now, we’re going to make a new rule. ’ ’ Well, how come you don’t want to go? ’ ’ What are you doing down here? ’ ’ I just wanted to talk to you. ’ ’ Okay, let’s talk. What do you wanna talk about? ’ ’ And are you concerned about me? ’ ’ Have you ever had a single moment’s thought about my responsibilities? ’ ’ Has it ever occurred to you? Has it? ’ ’ You got a big surprise coming to you. ’ ’ You’re not going anywhere! ’ ’ I see you can hardly have taken care of the business we discussed. ’ ’ What flavor ice cream do you want? ’ ’ Well, it’s certainly got plenty of that. ’ ’ Physically, it’s not a very demanding job. ’ ’ Well, that just happens to be exactly what I’m looking for. ’ ’ They had to resort to cannibalism in order to stay alive. ’ ’ You mean they ate each other up? ’ ’ I know all about cannibalism. ’ ’ I wish we could stay here forever… and ever… and ever. ’ ’ The most terrible nightmare I ever had. ’ ’ It’s the most horrible dream I ever had. ’ ’ But I didn’t just kill ya. I cut you up in little pieces. ’ ’ Oh my God. I must be losing my mind. ’ ‘ I dreamed that I, that I killed you. ’ ’ I’d give my goddamned soul for just a glass of beer. ’ ’ God, I’d give anything for a drink. ’ ’ I don’t think you are aware how great it is. ’ ’ I don’t have any recollection of that at all. ’ ’ Come out, come out, where ever you are. ’ ’ I and others have come to a belief, that your heart is not in this. ’ ’ It’s amazing how fast you get used to such a big place. ’ ’ I tell you, when we first came up here I thought it was kinda scary. ’ ’ I never laid a hand on them. ’ ’ I didn’t think it was gonna be this big, did you? ’ ’ I just happen to have two 20s and two 10s right here in my wallet. ’ ’ Maybe, but I don’t remember calling him that since I came here. ’

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Shut up!

CONFRONTATION.

          JAKE ISN’T AFRAID.  he’s never been one to show fear towards a bully , especially not now & with all he’s been through thus far----  but there is something about this boy that sends a bit of a shiver down his spine.  maybe it’s the tone of that voice , the way he spits the words that come hissing past his lips so angrily.  maybe it’s the look in his eye - no , definitely , it is the look in his eye.  wild & dangerous----

          FIRE & DARKNESS.

          the SHINE kicks into play , spirals and manifests as orange light somewhere in the back of jake’s mind.  the last time he used this , he was warned that the MONSTERS ( out there , beyond the stars & even beyond the farthest galaxy ) could find him.  “ why ? ” jake can barely stop himself , lips making an attempt to silent words by pressing together in a thin line ; but to no avail , “ are you afraid of what i might say ? ”

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Reblog this if your muse is protective of their loved ones.

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Confrontation! Sentence Memes

You don’t think of anyone but yourself.

Admit it, you’re scared aren’t you?

You’re out of control!

I hardly ever recognize you anymore, you’ve changed.

You spend all your time locked up doing lord knows what!

Don’t sneak up on me like that.

I heard the commotion last night… it must of been a terrible dream.

Listen, about last night…

Here’s a tip, stop hiding behind excuses each time someone is worried about you.

Why are you alone most of the time?

Weren’t you friends with them?

Aren’t you tired of lying to yourself?

I should have known better… than to be fooled by you.

You’re pretty satisfied with serving on your knees most of the time, huh?

Quit getting in my face.

I’m warning you, get off my back.

I didn’t need your help.

What’s your problem with me?

You say you don’t recognize me, but you’re the one who’s changed.

When will you quit pretending to care? I’m tired of your lip service.

You can’t stand being next to me. Why is that?

Not everyone is going to leave you, but not everyone is going to stay.

You’re gonna get nothing but sass from me if you don’t change the topic.

How many have you killed?

What if they catch you?

This is dangerous…

I know you didn’t have the best relationship with your father/mother…

You’re tired of fighting, aren’t you?

What have you ever gotten out of this?

They’re using you. 

I was only using you.

I’ve known your secret this entire time.

Do you really think no one will find out?

Someone is bound to see the true you and I’ll be there for your reckoning.

You only push me away. Let me help.

Are you suggesting we commit treason?

Don’t fool yourself, you’re just as loathsome as I am.

Stop. I won’t have these unnecessary misgivings. Focus on your task.

Your skepticism is easy to read. What is it that you’re doubting?

In the end, we’ve only gotten more pain. I’m sick of this.

You’re going to run away?

We’re escaping. Tonight.

Make no mistake, we’re not friends.

You’re low. Lower than scum.

I’m only helping you this once.

Be a little more grateful about my help, you would of been a goner.

You can’t do this alone, let me go with you.

You keep can’t doing this yourself, let me intervene I’m sure we can resolve this.

You keep being singled out, it isn’t fair.

Quit mothering me, I said I’ve got this under control.

Maybe you should stop worrying about me and look at yourself first.

Help me? You could hardly help yourself.

Of course making friends would be easy for you, you’re eager to please.

You really are an emotionless robot.

How can you brush me off, if you’ve never even given me a chance?

Don’t touch me.

Get out.

Get away from them!

Watch out!

You’re in danger.

Your loved one is in danger.

If you won’t do it, I’m sure your friend wouldn’t mind being in your place.

Please. Talk to me.

Don’t you ever say that again.

Don’t pretend we’re friends.

It was easy for your friends to abandon you. 

Shut up!

Let go of me.

Tell them how you really feel.

You’re not fooling anyone with your haughty display of strength.

Offended? I’m surprised. I thought you were hollow and unfeeling.

Tell me where it is.

 You said you’d never lie to me.

There’s nothing wrong in doing what is absolutely necessary. The ends justify the means.

You obey order without question, you’re just a docile dog aren’t you?

Maybe if you stopped being such an ice queen people would enjoy being around you.

You scorn others around you but you’ve never once stopped to open your eyes.

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❛ i’m gonna hunt him down like the dog that he is. ❜ :^)))

          AN IMMEDIATE REACTION.  jake’s making his way to stand in front of the door , arms cast out on each side to grip the frame as if it’ll stop her from moving him if she really wants to.  “ val - you can’t ! okay , you can’t . . .  i can handle him.  i---- ” paused mid-sentence to contemplate it again , as if lon’s threats are getting any better.  his mother just won’t step in.

          “ it’s okay.  um . . . he’ll cool off after while.  besides , he’s not here.  nothing to worry about. ”  arms slowly lower away from their blockade , fall gently back to his sides , “ . . . maybe next time , though. ”

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jamsmemes:

(     *     THE EVIL WITHIN 2 PROMPTS   !    

chapters 12-13 : bottomless pit, stronghold.

❛  is it really you?  ❜

❛  will you never learn?  ❜

❛  i’m sorry i kept it from you.  ❜

❛  it’s up to you to finish what i started.  ❜

❛  i love you with all of my heart.  ❜

❛  you’ve endured so much. all this time. all alone.  ❜

❛  it’s my fault. you tried to tell me. but i didn’t believe you.  ❜

❛  what you’re doing… it’s like blaming yourself for an earthquake. it wasn’t your fault.  ❜

❛  you have to stop torturing yourself.  ❜

❛  i’m gonna hunt him down like the dog that he is.  ❜

❛  what are you thinking about?  ❜

❛  you just can’t stay away from me, can you?  ❜

❛  sacrifice means you’ve lost.  ❜

❛  i take it you have something to do with it?  ❜

❛  you don’t know the half of it.  ❜

❛  sounds grim. think i’ll pass.  ❜

❛  let’s do this before i get cold feet.  ❜

❛  for you? always.  ❜

❛  don’t tell me you buy into that whole “unifying mankind” thing…  ❜

❛  it’s too powerful. and power tends to get abused…  ❜

❛  after all this time, there’s something that we’ve never talked about…  ❜

❛  i never had the opportunity to make amends about that.  ❜

❛  i told you to be careful with that thing.  ❜

❛  i can’t let you do that. it’s too dangerous.  ❜

❛  you know just what to say to convince me.  ❜

❛  are you regretting this yet?  ❜

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i’mma make a quick post about jake’s “ shine ” and what exactly that is.  first of all , yes , it is a reference to the shining ( danny had similar symptoms ).  it’s a kind of psychic power that includes telepathy but most importantly - seeing into other worlds.  jake’s visions ( present in his dreams and sometimes even when he’s awake ) aren’t exactly daydreams but instead they are happening at that moment in a world different than our own.  if a portal is opened to this other world ( the mid-world - it’s a place that separates earth & the macroverse ) , he can keep it open but cannot open it himself.  that being said , jake also has the ability to locate someone ( no matter where they may be ) via their conscience and speak to them through his telepathy.  the only downside to that is when he uses his shine , monsters from the macroverse & mid-world can track him.

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acechest:

DOES HE

UMMM.

YES.

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i just wanna throw it out there that nic hamilton also plays the bully in the dark tower.

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platiinvm:

                         ❛        it’s pretty bad, hamster.  but that’s why ‘ya got someone like me lookin’ out for ‘ya !        ❜          she gently bops the tip of his nose with a finger affectionately, ‘fore returning to her fussing over the current state of his hair. some strands just refuse to stay in place, but beyond scrambling for hair spray or licking the palm of her hand      —     neither of which she can see him being particularly happy about    —      there’s not much else she can do.        ❛        there. all better !       ❜

          TWIGS - tiny pieces of hair he can feel already flinging right back into place spiked upon his head.  lips draw to a purse , omitting the smile , “ thanks.  now maybe if i see somebody from school they won’t look at me like they usually do. ”

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platiinvm:

                        same routine  :      he stares, she waits, sock - covered foot tapping soundlessly against the carpet.           ❛       well you ain’t goin’ out like that, are you     ?         ❜         and without anymore warning, she’s reaching up and plucking at perpetually disheveled hair with slender fingers, smoothing out the pieces that can’t seem to stay down. harder from below, when she can’t properly see the top, and she’s thinking again that no kid should be taller than her.

          BLINK.  once , twice , three times eyelashes flutter.  not a peep from the boy , not a word or a sound - just silence.  jake can’t even seem to remember a time where his own mother did something like this , especially now that LON is ( unfortunately ) in the picture.  “ that bad , huh ? ”  the motivation of a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips , “ shows how much i pay attention. ”

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platiinvm:

                         it’s there, folded and secured with one of her own unused hair clips. content, she’s retracting her hand, almost awkwardly shuffling out from between the couch and the too - close coffee table. a look over to the boy, lips curling into a brief smile ‘fore they purse with a scrutinizing gaze.          ❛         should be. c’mere a minute.         ❜

          THAT SAME STARE.  the same one he always gives - the one that looks like he isn’t all-there but at the same time he’s more present than anything else.  twenty seconds.  jake finally blinks , glances to the chair in his way and maneuvers past it to reach her , “ okay , good.  i used up my allowance----  what’s wrong ? ”

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a TOWER stands at the center of the universe protecting us from DARKNESS. it is said the MIND OF A CHILD can bring it down. || ind.  pri.  sel.  told by maci.

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platiinvm:

                      ❛         ‘course there are. this town ain’t that dead,  city boy.       ❜           her own coat    —     adorning the high school’s colours     —     is slipped on, pulled over she shoulders before she stands. feet planted, she twists around to search the floor, seeking out her abandoned purse and tugging it out from under the coffee table. she’s rummaging through it, then, pushing aside various clutter to double check that the money laurie had left behind for them was still tucked away in there.       ❛      c’mon,  lil’ hamster.        ❜

          A BIT OF A STRUGGLE - at first , anyway , to pull his jacket sleeves over his flannel without rolling the cuffs up in the process ( what an annoying feeling that is ).  last minute thinking prompts hands to reach and snatch the notebook from the table , hurriedly tucking pencil into his pocket.  “ sounds better than sticking around here.  did mom leave enough money . . . ? ”

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platiinvm:

                      ❛      well, yeah !       ❜         textbook’s slid off her lap, pushed atop neglected notebooks of her own.        ❛       it’s gettin’ late,  figured you’d be hungry by now. or, y’know,  soon - ish.     ❜

          A QUIET HUM. consideration , of course , brows furrowed as jake averts his attention back to the scrawlings across lined paper.  tapping knuckles against the table for a minute more , he pushes himself up and replaces the pencil in his hand with his jacket , “ okay , yeah.  does this place even have things that’re open this late ? ”