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@shelivesinthewoods

I mostly follow interactive fiction, the MCU and Netflix’s Shadow and Bone/I’m not a minor- don’t usually post questionable stuff, but you’ve been warned.
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More than Friends (Clint x Reader)

Summary: You and Clint have been close since you first met as young teenagers working at the circus. As the years go by, those feelings deepen to something else. You’d always assumed Clint felt the same way and it was circumstance keeping you apart until you overhear him talking to Nat one day and hear the one thing you never wanted him to say. 

Prompt: hearing your best friend say you’re nothing more than friends and dying a little on the inside because you want to be so much more than that.

Gender: Female (she/her)

Rating: Teen/Mature

@avengersbingo​ - B4: Best friends since childhood

Tags: friends to lovers, deaf!clint, pining, circus of crime, brief mention of child abuse, trauma, mild PTSD, kissing, what timeline?

Words: ~6k

Note: Requested by the lovely @shelivesinthewoods​ for my valentines fics, this ended up being way longer than I anticipated because I got myself lost in the story. I hope you enjoy it!

1. Not Friends.

Cold water dripped down onto your forehead, a thin tear in the canvas above flapping as it let in the sharp wind and rain. There was an overall stench of sweat and mould that only grew stronger as you stepped into the ring, and that dark patch on the side of the wooden stage that Swordsman assured you was “definitely not blood”.

For a moment, you considered ducking away and running back to your old life. However, as you thought about the mess you’d left behind, you realised that was not an option. You were already getting used to the smell. This time next week you’d be nose blind. It would all be fine. Or so you hoped.

@startrekkingaroundasgard I cannot find the correct words to express exactly how much I loved this. I hit the “Just friends” section and was SEVERELY regretting that I had opted to leave angst vs fluff to your discretion 🤣

I should have known better though! You always flood me with your words and the thought behind your stories. One of my all time faves that I have found on Tumblr. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for taking the time to write and share this!!💙

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Patreon launch

I’ve launched my brand-new Patreon!

As you might remember: I’m offering all my new patrons 4 short stories in addition to the tier rewards (no matter the tier you pledge to!). These stories are the RO introduction scenes but from the point of view of every RO (excluding Quinn). Because Patreon charges patrons on the 1st of every month in addition to the first pledge, no matter what time of the month you pledged, it means you would be paying again in a week. That’s why the 4 stories would be available for every patron as an extra goodie.

There are two other short stories available for the upper tiers (POV shifting short story and a background short story). The POV story is a snippet of someone’s journey who followed the MC from up North (ok it’s Quinn). The background story includes Marcus and Antonia.

Thank you for anyone who decides to support me! As a mother with a day job and a need to write this story as quickly as I can, every bit helps! Even if you don’t have the means to support me on Patreon, I thank you so much. You’ve read my story and continue to cheer me on, that means everything and more to me. <3

I don’t often put out ads for… well much of anything, really; however Haley’s game is an exceptional piece of work! Fleshed out, character worth a lot of depth; humor! Drama! Revenge (potentially)! If you have a few bucks to support her Patreon, please do— but at the very least go check out the game! You will not regret it! (Unless you don’t like Ancient Rome… then… that’s on you.) it is a delight!

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Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

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pinkstar-if

You take the role of an ex-thief who got out of the business a few years ago when it started to get hairy, but also when it began to pay well. Right now, you live in New York City with your best friend (and ex-partner in crime) Jamie. Jamie's been working at the port, and you've been working as a freelancer.

One day, you get an email offering you the chance of a lifetime - and enough money to keep you set for the next five.

Sure, you got out of the business, but for a chance like this? Is it worth it to get back in?

Pink Star is a relationship-focused action Interactive Fiction. Who you befriend, the skills you train, and how you go about your day will determine the outcome of the story.

Play the demo! → WILL BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 1st, 2021

* Be male, female, or non-binary.

* Be anywhere on the sexuality spectrum your heart desires.

* Multiple stories and endings to explore.

* Seven romanceable characters, all with unique personalities.

* Attend a fancy gala you *probably* weren't invited to.

* Commit crime.

* Get away with crime?

* Punch a pervert?

Amelia Kingsley (She/her, 41y/o) - A 5’9 lithe Caucasian woman. She has shoulder-length dark brown hair and blue eyes. A genuine person but has a tendency to be closed off. Try as you will, the last person she opened up to was her ex-partner, who she now refuses to talk about. A casual friend you’ve been meeting for drinks over the past few years.

Christopher "Chris" Kennedy (He/him, 44y/o) - A 6'0 well-built Caucasian male. He has blue eyes and short dark grey hair that's styled in a side part. He has a beard that he keeps well maintained. Currently works for Parker Medical as Head of Security. And if it's the same Chris you're thinking of - he should still be an emotional brick wall.

Kaleb Kidane (He/him, 36y/o) - He is a 5'6 Ethiopian male with an average build. He has dark brown eyes and black, curly hair that he keeps cut short. He tends to only rely on himself - as he believes that 'If it's gonna be done right, do it yourself.' Works as a Public Relations Manager for Parker Medical.

Jamie Wan (They/them) - A 5'7 Malaysian with a very slim build. They have dark eyes and short black hair that they keep brushed in no particular style. Extremely outgoing and playful, but tends to be overly critical of themselves and over-reliant on others. They've been your partner-in-crime (literally) for well over two decades. They're two years younger than you.

Jared Issawi (He/him, 31y/o) - A 6'3 Arab-Canadian man that could be described as a gentle giant. Has dark brown eyes, salt-and-pepper hair, a dad-bod, and a beard that he keeps trimmed. You will seldom see him without a smile on his face. Former Parker Medical Technical Specialist.

Taylor Parker (She/her, 29y/o) - A 5'3 slim Caucasian woman. Has green eyes and long blonde hair that she usually keeps in a messy bun. She's well-put-together and quick-witted but hates letting emotions show. Current CFO for Parker Medical, she's set to inherit the company from her parents within the next ten years.

Sofía Pérez (She/her, 37y/o) - She's a curvy 6'1 Spaniard. She has light brown eyes and long brown hair that she keeps dyed black. She's sharp, excitable, fiery, and will flirt with anyone that has a pulse. (Try not to take it too seriously) Always has a sarcastic comment ready. Currently works as the Second-in-Command for Parker Medical's security team.

Thank you for checking out my Tumblr! Feel free to send me an ask and I'll be happy to respond!! (✿╹◡╹)

Y’all!! Demo coming super soon for a thief game!

In my brain I picture this as a little leverage, a little Ocean’s eleven and I. Cannot. Wait.

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if alina and aleks had a shadow summoner kid i can totally imagine said kid using it as a way to cheat in games of hide and seek. like hiding under beds or in wardrobes and making the shadows in there even darker so that even when someone does look in they still can't be seen. And then if they also had a kid with sun summoning power they'd use it against that cheat, so if it was a whole family game they'd come in with a little ball of sunlight in their hands like "hold on, let me double check!" and then the shadow-kid would get caught,

Shadow-kid: that's not fair!

Sun-kid: you're the one who cheated!

and i'm sure Alina would quietly be telling Aleks off for teaching them to use their power to cheat cause it starts these fights. 😅

Whelp this is about the cutest thing that I’ve read today.

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Me, looking at the full moon after being attacked and bit by a particularly large dog:

Can't relate. If I got bitten by an abnormally large dog by the light of the full moon I'd eagerly embrace my fate. Heck, I'd be the happiest little werewolf there ever was. 😜💙

I’d be waiting and hoping for this…. And then… nothing but the rabies shot series. 🤪

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How can you not love A Knight's Tale?

I MEAN LOOK AT THIS

PLUS THIS WHOLE FUCKING SCENE

AND THEN THIS ICONIC GEM

GIVE ME ONE REASON WHY THIS MOVIE ISNT PERFECTION

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