☆ ready for my closeup ☆

Hello. I'm Tara. I live just outside of New Orleans. Main love is horror and Star Wars. I love anime, comics & video games. I'm a big fangirl for pirates, zombies & mermaids. ♥ I'm a caffeine junky, amateur photographer, theatre enthusiast & nerd extraordinaire. I work as a freelance writer, and I design websites for fun.

[catchymemes]

[ruinedchildhood]

[thememedaddy]

[chopstickerz]

Imagining Alastor kept one of Emily’s feathers from the ground after the shot. Shoved it in his inner pocket. Right over his heart.

From time to time, he picks it up and twirls it between his fingers, with whiskey or a cigarette in the other hand. He stares at this tangible evidence that selflessness and compassion are real. And as big and wide and ever-expanding as the universe is, there’s still enough softness l in the three worlds left that even someone like him can experience it. Maybe…

…Or maybe it’s just a feather. He spends night after night, alone on his room, silently contemplating.

[supa-sweetheart]

Mimzy and Alastor were together?

So… take a look in this. This is one of old arts by Viv from many years ago, and it sparked a thought that I can’t stop circling back to. What if Mimzy was canonically in a relationship with Alastor when he was alive?…

Not necessarily a perfect or healthy one but a real, emotionally significant connection. The more I think about it, the more it would explain a lot about how Alastor relates to closeness, intimacy, and attachment now… We know Mimzy appears in season one after seven years… and she doesn’t actually come back to check on him, reconnect, or even ask how he is. She comes back because she needs protection. Again. That alone paints a very one-sided dynamic.

If Mimzy was someone Alastor genuinely cared about in life: romantically or semi-romantically… then this pattern fits painfully well: every time he lets himself care deeply about someone, it ends up being unequal, transactional, or exploitative. And that wouldn’t be the first time.

The first person Alastor ever truly cared about was his mother… and she died. Then Mimzy who, consciously or not, learned to rely on him for comfort and survival. Even if at some point he ended the romantic aspect, staying in a “friendship” would still keep him in that familiar role: the provider, the protector, the one who gives more than he receives…

It’s also interesting that Alastor seems far more comfortable spending time with women than with men. He keeps a noticeable emotional distance from men, while appearing more relaxed and playful around women - yet still guarded.

Another layer to this is the fact that for most of his life, the company of women seems to have been safer for Alastor than the company of men. We can already infer this from the way men look at him in his flashbacks… there’s judgment, tension, dominance, something threatening in their gaze.

Meanwhile, his closest and most formative emotional bond was with his mother - a woman he deeply loved, and who died while he was still alive. She is gone forever - if she’s in Heaven, he will probably never see her again. That kind of loss matters…

It creates patterns. And when you think about Alastor’s history, those patterns repeat themselves almost painfully clearly. Mimzy doesn’t feel like an exception… she feels like part of a cycle. A cycle where Alastor gravitates toward emotional bonds that are uneven: where he gives protection, stability, presence… and receives very little in return. Where closeness exists, but only on terms that ultimately cost him something.

This is why I don’t think he’s incapable of intimacy or that he rejects it outright. I think he’s traumatized by it. By what intimacy has meant in his life so far: loss, imbalance, exploitation, emotional risk and the constant threat of losing control - either over himself, or over the situation.

It’s also telling how often men in his past are framed as sources of pressure or danger. Between the judgmental stares in his flashbacks, the dynamic with Vox, and the way power struggles tend to form around him, closeness with men seems to carry an added layer of threat for him.

Women, by contrast, appear emotionally safer, familiar territory. Not harmless, but less confrontational. Less invasive. And even then, he keeps his distance. All of this makes me believe that Alastor isn’t someone who hates touch or affection by nature.

He’s someone who learned that caring deeply almost always comes at a cost. That letting someone matter means risking being used, abandoned, or losing control over himself. So he adapts. He masks. He keeps things playful, theatrical, ironic. He stays just far enough away to never fully fall.

Because as he himself says: ”there are no friends in Hell” And yet… beneath all of that… This lines up with the old Alastor playlist Viv made years ago -The songs chosen for him. She has framed him as deeply sensitive, emotional, and capable of genuine attachment. Just… extremely guarded. That all makes me think this isn’t about a lack of feeling at all… It’s about survival. But he won’t admit it for sure…

Just a theory… but one that makes a lot of his behavior feel far less cold, and far more human…

[mollybeenoel]

By Momoire

[mallowtonmouse]

For @Butchers_Sh0p on Twitter !!

[itneedsmoargayz]

I swear, Lucifer has a system in his head for when he can't remember anyone's name except his daughter's. And some of the options are multiple choice.

[earthdad]

ok but give me one good reason why you wouldn’t date Kermit the frog besides that he is a puppet and a frog

[turtlegirl521]

“miss piggy would make it look like an accident”

[unfavorableinstigation]

This keeps going past on my dash and I can’t let it go any longer. It’s time to see the record straight.

Miss Piggy doesn’t have a subtle bone in her floppy felt body. There is no possible way she could ever make it look like an accident.

Miss Piggy would make you into an example.

[storiesfromthelady]

The Hole In The Cliff

With your back to the sun, walk. If you're walking, then you've heard her. Same as I have. It probably started as a murmur at your ear, a tickle at the back of your neck, or a buzzing in your brain. Maybe you were at your lowest point. Maybe you were just existing. Maybe you were doing just fine. But you heard it, or felt it. So, put your back to the sun and walk. The voice will get louder, and clearer. But believe me, it will take a long time for that to happen. If you give up, or take a break at some point, that's fine. I do understand. But know, you'll start walking to us again one day. When you reach the coast, a strong wind will push you back. You could lean against that wind, and never fall off the cliff you've walked to. It would feel like flying, if you're brave enough to try it. Across from where you're standing, you'll see the jagged coast. You'll see another cliff side, just waiting to crumble into the sea. There's a hole in that cliff. A dark yawning mouth in the rock, about a third of the way down the cliff's wall. The waves can't reach the hole, but the water tries, and the spray at times can just cast it's mist into the opening. Moss grows at the entrance of the hole, a soft carpet for those that might enter. Inside you'll find me. Sir Valentine. I'm working on the book. The 15th volume in a long series of running books. I write the Lady's words, and try to draw the images she sends too. Neither are that good, but I do what I can. I'm the 15th knight who put down their sword and took up the pen. The pen keeps the world alive more than the sword ever did. You've come here, because you heard, you felt, or you wanted. Yearning comes in all shapes. Come to the hole, the opening in the cliff side. I'm sure you can figure out how to get down here. I'm waiting for someone to pass the pen to. I don't think it's you. Not yet. But come inside, I'll read the Lady's words to you. Maybe you can tell me what you hear too.

[poisoneitherwaaaay]

women will see the craziest Targaryen there is and think HELLLL YEAAAAH (me, I am women)

[dawn4ngel]

[bbcwhereareyou]

[punchholesinthesky]

[pantserspen]

Stages Of Writing A Love Story

1. The Setup (Separate Worlds)

Each character is introduced in their own emotional world. We see:

Their wounds, needs, and flaws

What they want vs. what they actually need

Why love is currently not working for them

This stage sets up why the romance matters.

2. The Meet Cute or First Collision

They meet in a way that creates friction, curiosity, or disruption. This can be cute, hostile, awkward, or intense — but it must change something for both of them.

3. Attraction and Tension

They feel drawn to each other, but:

There are obstacles (external or internal)

They deny, resist, or misinterpret their feelings

Chemistry builds through proximity, conflict, or emotional glimpses

This is the slow pull stage.

4. Forced Proximity or Emotional Intimacy

Circumstances push them together:

Working together

Traveling together

Being trapped together

Sharing secrets or vulnerability

This is where emotional bonding starts, even if they don’t admit it.

5. The First Shift (Romantic or Emotional Breakthrough)

A moment changes the nature of their relationship:

First kiss

Confession

One saves the other

A moment of deep understanding

After this, the story is no longer “will they notice each other?” but “what does this mean now?”

6. The Honeymoon or Hope Phase

Things feel good. There’s closeness, trust, or passion. The reader is allowed to believe the relationship might actually work.

This makes the coming conflict hurt more.

7. The Break (The Black Moment)

Something shatters the relationship:

A betrayal, lie, misunderstanding, or revelation

A fear or wound resurfaces

External pressure pulls them apart

This is the emotional low point of the romance.

8. The Growth and Choice

Both characters grow:

They confront their flaws or fears

They choose love intentionally, not accidentally

They become capable of sustaining the relationship

This is where love becomes a decision, not just a feeling.

9. The Reunion and Resolution (HEA or HFN)

They reunite with honesty and emotional maturity. The story resolves with:

A Happily Ever After (HEA) or

A Happy For Now (HFN)

The emotional promise of the genre is fulfilled.

✦ Why This Structure Works

Romance isn’t just about attraction — it’s about emotional transformation through love. Each stage:

Builds intimacy

Introduces risk

Forces growth

Rewards vulnerability

That’s why it feels satisfying.

[pantserspen]

How to Fix Underwriting

1. Slow down at emotionally important moments.

Big emotions need space to land. If a scene feels rushed, pause the plot briefly to show how the moment affects the character.

2. Add reactions, not explanations.

Instead of explaining what a character feels, show it through physical responses, hesitation, or small actions that reveal emotion naturally.

3. Ground every scene in the senses.

If a scene feels thin, add one or two sensory details—sound, texture, smell, or temperature—to make the moment feel lived-in.

4. Let thoughts interrupt action.

A line of internal thought can deepen a scene without slowing it too much. Thoughts show stakes, fear, longing, or conflict beneath the action.

5. Expand consequences, not events.

You don’t need more things to happen—you need to show what matters. Focus on how events change relationships, decisions, or self-perception.

6. Strengthen setting where emotion peaks.

The environment should echo or contrast the emotion of the scene. Setting is not decoration—it’s emotional reinforcement.

7. Add specific details instead of general ones.

Underwriting often relies on vague language. Swap “they argued” for one sharp line of dialogue or a specific breaking point.

8. Let dialogue breathe.

Short dialogue exchanges without pauses can feel flat. Add beats—silence, gestures, interruptions—to give the conversation weight.

9. Show transitions between scenes.

If scenes jump too quickly, readers feel disoriented. A brief transition helps establish time, mood, and emotional continuity.

10. Clarify stakes early in the scene.

If readers don’t know what can be lost, scenes feel empty. Make sure the character wants something specific and fears losing it.

11. Use the “what are they feeling right now?” check.

After each major beat, ask what emotion is dominant in that moment. If it’s missing on the page, the scene is likely underwritten.

12. Expand scenes that feel “too clean.”

If a scene resolves too neatly or quickly, it probably needs more tension. Messy emotions and unresolved feelings add depth.

[zizicat]

[laterovaries-deactivated2017022]

This will always be my favorite gifset. Ever.

[onceuponamirror]

im morally obligated to reblog this every time i see it

[holylulusworld]

It’s back on my dash. 😂

[transformativeworks]

Harassment Spam Bot Alert!

Date posted: November 12, 2025

AO3 has recently seen a rise in guest spambot comments making false accusations about work creators or other users. For example, they may claim that a particular user is discriminating against minorities, trying to hide the fact that they use AI, or are at risk of having their works stolen or deleted.

These comments often copy existing AO3 usernames in order to make their accusations seem more legitimate. They may also try to lure people onto other platforms (similar to the art commission scam), or use fake links that actually lead to pornographic images.

As always, we recommend that you do not click on any suspicious links or give your contact information to scammers. Instead, simply mark the comments as spam or report them so that the Policy & Abuse committee can remove comments left by these spambots.

Learn how to recognize them and what to do below the cut!

How to recognize this kind of spam:

The comments come from guests, not logged-in users.

The comments may start with praise for you and your writing, trying to lull you into a false sense of security. Or they may claim that you are a bad writer, trying to make you too upset to realize that the comments are fake.

The comments may accuse you or another user of promoting discriminatory beliefs, deceiving fans, or similar behaviors that might cause other people to shun or harass the accused individual. They may claim that they checked social media to find that the accused user is "brazenly sharing hateful content" or "bragging about using AI".

The comments are often pleading or angry, asking you to "stop lying to your readers", "don't remove the AI prompts from your work", or suggesting that you "consider adding more diverse characters" to "repair the trust you've lost with your audience".

So far, these comments have all been from guests. Our advice is to flag them as spam to better filter them out.

To help train our automated spam-checker to block similar guest comments in the future:

If the comment is on your own work:

Go directly to the comment on your work, either by clicking on the link in your email or in your AO3 inbox.

Click on the "Spam" button to mark the guest comment as spam and remove it from your work.

Note: The "Spam" button only appears when viewing a guest comment directly on your work. This is because the AO3 comment inbox is merely a copy of the work's comments – deleting a comment from your AO3 inbox does not delete the comment from the work itself.

If you see comments like these on someone else's work:

Feel free to let the creator know the comment is from a bot, and that they should mark it as spam.

You can also report the comments as botspam via the Policy Questions & Abuse Reports form linked at the bottom of every page on AO3.

If you are reporting multiple guest comments, please submit only one report, and include all comment links in your report description. (You can get the direct link to any comment by clicking the "Thread" button on the comment, and then copying the URL of that page.)

[transformativeworks]

As of December 2025, bots have also left guest comments harassing users by:

threatening to report you/your fic to the authorities or your employers

alleging security concerns like your email being compromised or spyware on your computer

claiming that they know your address and are going to visit you at your house

saying that you will die alone and unemployed over the holidays

What these bots claim is not true. These accusations do not mean your work will be deleted or that your accounts are insecure. We recommend that you mark these comments as spam following the instructions in our previous post.

These examples also do not represent the full range of harassment comments that you may receive. We will continue to try and keep you updated about trends; however, please note that the exact wording the bots use will continue to evolve.

If you're not sure if something is a spambot comment, you're welcome to contact Policy & Abuse for assistance. Refer to the original post for more information!

[transformativeworks]

As of January 2026, bots impersonating legitimate users have increasingly left guest comments harassing other users by:

claiming that they know where you live

alleging to have seen you in person

threatening to meet you face-to-face

saying that they posted your personal information (name, address, etc) online

What these bots claim is not true. These comments are likely intended to alarm you into replying.We recommend that you mark these comments as spam following the instructions in our previous post.

These examples do not represent the full range of harassment comments that you may receive. We will continue to try and keep you updated about trends; however, please note that the exact wording the bots use will continue to evolve.

If you're not sure if something is a spambot comment, you're welcome to contact Policy & Abuse for assistance. Refer to the original post for more information!

[animusrox]

Toy Stoy 3 (2010) dir. Lee Unkrich

[babybearthepsychic]