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Vicky for @dutifullynuttywitch

Léa I wanted to draw you a little something as a thank you for all of your love and support. I am so grateful for you supporting me and my work over the years, but especially now. There are some fics that I think you're the only comment reply and to know you're still here even if you're not as present in the fandom means the world to me.

Instead of doing a Choices character, I tried to draw your Heaven's Secret MC since I know you're creating for that book. I've never played, but I hope I got her right! If not, send me a SS of yours and I'll try again!

Anyway, thanks again. I truly appreciate your kindness!

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Months later and I have yet to get used to the sheer, ethereal beauty of this art of Tyril and Raine. Thank you @oh-so-youre-a-nerd! You're the best.

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June MC of the Month: Eva Archer

Please welcome June 2024's MC of the Month: @dutifullynuttywitch's Eva Archer

Each month, we highlight one MC or OC on our Meet My MC / OC List. They are selected randomly on the Wheel of Names, and eligibility requirements can be found here. We accept MC / OC profiles on an ongoing basis. Please feel free to send yours in!

Learn more about Eva below

1- In your own words, tell us what you like most about your MC / OC.

She’s an idealist, preoccupied by social justice. While at the Tower, she constantly fought the authoritarian leaders, which resulted in her and her sister needing to flee so she wouldn't ‘get disappeared’. Now that she’s leading her own colony, she is still trying to find the right balance, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and feels welcomed.

2- Do you feel your MC / OC is like you at all? How are you alike or different?

I think we both lean towards social justice and fairness in our decision-making. And I definitely gave her some of my musical tastes! (Though I have more grunge and alternative in my repertoire.)

But other than that, Eva is much cooler than I could ever hope to be!! 🙂 She’s a fighter, brave, willing to put her life on the line for others.

3- What is most important to your MC / OC? What is their motivation in life?

Eva is not the bravest, but she is fiercely loyal to her friends. Being forced to leave her fatally injured sister Brynn, her only family, behind after narrowly escaping The Tower was the hardest thing she’d ever done. It left her deeply scarred. She refuses to lose anyone else she's close to and will put her own life on the line if she can save her friends or members of her colony.

Her friendship and frequent quests with Eli and Angel help her gradually feel more confident in her fighting skills. As a leader of the newly established Olympus Colony, she speaks up against injustices and tries to be conciliatory. What are their biggest pet peeves/dislikes?

She despises cruel, self-centered people. Unfortunately there are too many in her post-apocalyptic world, who will do anything, kill anyone just to survive a day longer.

While she generally loves Troy’s easy-going attitude, she absolutely loses her temper when he shirks on his chores - which he unfortunately does regularly.

4- If your MC / OC could change one thing - anything - what would it be?

She would find a cure for the parasite that converts people into zombies. She’s in no way a scientist, but she wholeheartedly supports her best friend Shannon Fox in her ongoing investigations.

5- What is your MC / OC’s favorite quote or song?

Wild Horses, The Rolling Stones.

It’s a bittersweet reaction, really, having lost both of her fathers in a horrible way (one became a zombie and killed his husband), and more recently her sister. She holds on dearly to the lyrics that “wild horses couldn’t keep me away”. It’s how she feels about Troy, and her friends Eli, Shannon, Angel, little May…

Her favorite quote is more inspirational: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” – Emily Dickinson

6- Is there anything else you’d like to share about your MC / OC?

I adored the Choices book Wake the Dead. Such an interesting, dark concept, where your choices matter, with tons of potential for world-building… I wanted to create a character that had lived through terrible things, resulting in deep-seated trauma, but at the same time could see the light in the world and continue to strive to better her life and that of those around her. This is how Eva was born!

7- Other facts about Eva

Eva was born close to Reno, Nevada before the zombie apocalypse.

She previously worked in pest control from the age of 18, then became a scout at 25 at her former colony, The Tower.

Eva is dating Troy Hassan, her childhood best friend from her Tower days. This was a slow burn, friendship to love. Troy’s an absolute charmer, knows her better than anyone and is her emotional support. He’s much more carefree, which brings out her lighter side – necessary with all the stress and pressures of running a colony during an apocalypse!

She dearly misses her sister Brynn, who died shortly after escaping the tower. Eva admired her fierceness and how she bravely ventured out as a scout every day to support the colony. Eva hopes to become as tough as her sister.

Thank you so much for reading through my MC profile, I had a blast sharing Eva Archer with you!! And thank you @choicesficwriterscreation for giving us the space to gush about our fictional babies!!

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I want to give a shoutout to @dutifullynuttywitch and @thosehallowedhalls , ever since they have joined the fandom they have been a constant source of positivity and upliftment. Both of them are incredibly great and I am glad they are here ❤️

@dutifullynuttywitch ; @thosehallowedhalls

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Happiest birthday, @dutifullynuttywitch !!!

I hope you have a wonderful day and get all the love and celebration you deserve. You are truly a wonderful and amazing person. We are so lucky to have you in our fandom, I feel lucky to have you in my life too! Sending you lots of hugs on your special day!

Here is a chibi of your Devi! I saw you post SS and know you wrote recently for her so I thought I'd draw her for you! She's so pretty! I hope you enjoy it!

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Happy birthday, @dutifullynuttywitch!

I hope your day is filled with all the most wonderful things. May this next year bring you more joy and love than ever before and be the best year yet! 💜💜💜

I hope you like this geometric art of Autumn. I wanted to draw a chibi Tyril x Autumn but it kept coming out poorly so I switched to geometric.

Shape Count: 197

Original Version (a slightly more simplistic style)

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In the Arms of Night

Pairing: Mal x Autumn (F!Elf) Autumn belongs to @dutifullynuttywitch Book: Blades of Light and Shadow Word Count: ~300 Rating: General (no warnings) Prompts: @choicesmonthlychallenge primrose ; @choicesficwriterscreations

Synopsis: Mal and Autumn reflect on their meeting as the enjoy a quiet moment alone.

Happiest of birthdays to the lovely @dutifullynuttywitch! I hope you enjoy this drabble!

The moon hung low in the night sky as Autumn and Mal found themselves in a secluded glade, surrounded by the soft rustle of leaves and the distant sounds of the night. A gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of the evening primrose around them.

Autumn gazed into Mal's eyes, captivated by the flickering warmth within. She'd always been attracted to him, even from that first night, though she'd never admit it. 

Mal flashed a mischievous grin that made her question if he could read her thoughts. 

"You know," Mal began, his voice a soft whisper, "this reminds me of the night we met."

Autumn glanced at their surroundings, the beauty of the night's tranquility differed from the worn town of Riverbend. "And how is that?" Her fingers threaded through his hair. "I distinctly remember an entirely different setting.... and we weren't alone."

"Weren't we?" He winked. "I just remember you."

"Smooth," Autumn chuckled, remembering how different things were at the start. "I distinctly remember more grumbling on your part."

"Are you sure?" He pressed a kiss to her forehead.

"Yup!" She giggled, her cheeks warming from his tender hand caressing her cheeks.

Leaning in again, Mal brushed another kiss against Autumn's cheek, inching closer to her lips. "I remember wanting to do this." 

Her eyes flickered down to his as she closed the gap, kissing him softly. 

"I'm glad you chose to share this adventure with me, Autumn," he whispered as he held her in his arms.

Autumn felt a warmth spread through her, her smile stretching slowly across her face. "I wouldn't have it any other way either, Mal."

He pulled her closer, shielding her from the cool breeze dancing around them as they watched the beauty of the glade come alive beneath the shimmering moonlight. 

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Shoutout to @dutifullynuttywitch!!! Thank you so much for reading through my Mal and Daenarya stories. I can't even tell you how much your notifications mean to me. They truly always make me smile. I am eternally grateful to you for giving them your time and love! 💛💛💛💛

@dutifullynuttywitch