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Beginning October with pumpkin hunting
Hey Night at Museum fandom you still alive?
If so do any of you read reader fics?
Cause Iâm thinking of dropping an insert reader crack taken seriously, shenanigan story. Not gonna have a lot of romance but definitely adventures of an average over anxious night guard absolutely BSing their way through securing a paycheck.
Hereâs a sneak peak,
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You lowered your mug from of tea from your face and turned around. Watching as the neat craftsmanship historical miniatures suddenly move before your very eyes and functioning like a small town. Moving hauntingly in way that could only be described asâŚwell nothing, nothing at all.
Clearly there was something wrong with the amount of sleep you were getting, maybe one to many all-nighters. To much studying and not enough self care. You know what, Cristy was right those brownies were not quite so cosmic brownies. That Thomas the sketchy, suspicious, homie, who lingered in the alleyway behind the J building probably was a drug dealer. That his brownies were laced with malicious intent, suspicious powder sugar and cosmic anomalies not joy. Because clearly this was all one fever dream, clearly you were smelling colors and seeing stars. Because clearly there was no way the itty bitty little cowboy in front of you just started walking towards you.
âOh hey! Youâre the newbie Gigantor told us boutâ Glass shattered.
It was going to be a loooong night.
ââââââ
âLarry, come get me Iâm scaredâ you said screaming in absolute despair into the phone, from your spot underneath the desk. âThe miniatures are scrambling everywhere, Theodore Rosevelvet is making out with Sacagawea, there a civil brawl in the bathroom and I swear I just a lion shredding up the trash cans. And now thereâs a T. rex! A FREAKING REXSOURES MONSTROSITY!â
âCalm down just throw the bone to Rexy, youâll be fine. I know youâre scared right now, I was to my first time too but everything will be fine. Iâll be there in five minutes if youâre really truly struggling. You donât have anything to worry about anyways, she donât bite.â
Rexy? the two ton bone bodied dinosaur above the desk, the fudge muffin about to diy some ripped jeans onto your uniform, HAH, âYes it do!â
ââââââ-
âSooo? I know what happened last night was a little odd. But Iâve read the manual properly now, yaknow terms, conditions, and everything. Iâm pretty sure I can figure this out now.â
âAhkmenrah said you hid in the bathroom stall, crying and listening to David Bowie for the rest of the shift.â
âListen buddy, between you me. You know damn well you would be in tears, if you had to fight off a pack of wild animals simply to be get that of minimum wage.â
âI was not in fact in tears.â
âWell fuck you Larry.â
Guys help what do I get
Its artfight and I wanna get better at digital art. So i wanna get one of the programs to use for the rest of the month but Iâm unsure which to choose.
I did a year long graphic tech course during the school year using adobe so Iâm use to it and itâs great.
But Iâm really liking the freedom that ibis paint gives you with tools and Iâve been using it for two weeks now and enjoy it. But If going to end up exploding if I see the one hour timer is up again.
OHHHHHH MY GOODNESS
I am in shambles I am photosynthesizing to another plain of existence right now
This is incredible, I forgot most of the stuff I put on the intro for my SS so when I saw slumberland I was instantly hooked. I really adore your writing style, it made feel like i was in the shoes of the reader. I absolutely love how creative you were and how you combined the concept of slumberland with Eclipse <3
âWhy wait to dream when we have right nowâ đđđđ
Crying screaming barking and bouncing off the walls like a feral dog â¨â¤ď¸
Tyssssssm!!!!
Sorry it took me a minute to finish up! I saw that you liked slumber land and coffee shops so I decided to leave my comfort zone a little bit and dabble into something on the more romantic side of things haha. I hope you like it c: @korral-craftin Slumberland/DCA FNAF crossover
Stardust
âIs there anything more youâd like to add to that?â your colleagues' attention was focused on you as your hand desperately twitched under the cafe table.
 âI have nothing more to add, however, Iâd like to pass this opportunity off to Helen so she can discuss our projectâs plan moving forward,â you spoke in forced composure. A wave of relief washed over you as your project manager began to lead the meeting, commanding the attentiveness of the board while you ducked away from the camera for a moment to rub the sleep out of your eyes. These early morning meetings were killing you, not to mention your sleep schedule has been down the drain the past⌠You canât remember quite clearly.
 A message popped up at the corner of your screen but you were quick to dismiss it. It was something you could address later. If you even wanted to look a it at all.
 âCareful,â the gentle clink of a glass cup diverted your attention, âitâs hot.â
 âThank you!â You turned to the barista who gave you a small smile.
 â-Are you still with us?â The annoyance in Helenâs voice was evident. You will be hearing about this later.
 âYes, please continue.â
This was your everyday. Early mornings, coworkers, and coffee. That was until you headed to lunch and then home to do project work. It was eleven twenty-six, meaning you only had about a half hour left of this before you could really start your day. At least the work was remote, or thatâs just what youâve been telling yourself.
The first sip of coffee drew a long sigh from you. Well technically this was your second cup but after the first round of meetings hell you needed another. Its rich flavor excited your tastebuds with the caffeine rush you desperately craved, only soothing them with a cool wash of sweetness to compliment. It was no wonder this place became an instant hit for you the second that delicate steam rose from the mug, not to mention the lovely latte art.
 But was coffee really enough?
 By the time your meeting finished, you had already downed the last of your liquid addiction and passed off the dishes to the barista with a simple farewell. You always felt sluggish getting out of the cafeâs sofa chairs. Hours of sitting havenât been kind to you, but not much could be helped about it. It was your job after all. You packed your laptop into its bag and left for home, the endless ambiance of the city drowning you amongst the masses. The walk home was always nice. The spring air held the crispness of winter but the summer sun kept it just warm enough the get away with a light jacket.
 But even with all these wonderful things, the day just couldnât end any faster.
 Lunch was microwavable and in your apartment, before you spent the last hours of your shift riffling through the endless tasks upper management was trying to drown you in. By the time your shift was over, you were collapsed on the couch with your laptop in your lap. Another message popped up and you clicked on it against your better judgment. You knew what they were. And yet a frown pulled on the edges of your lips.
 Bedtime.
 That twisting pressure that built in your chest pressed you towards your bedroom. Sure it was a bit early to sleep but what was the harm of getting to your real day faster? Your nervous smile was masked with the familiar giddiness that drives your days. Your clothes were long forgotten as you pulled on plush pajamas. Coffee may be the highlight of your days, but the real highlight begins once you close your eyes. Light off and covers pulled up to your chin. The bustle of the city mixed with the gentle quiet that came with the night.
 It took a minute, but you finally had your apron in your hands. After tying the strings behind your back, you all but danced behind the counter that sparkled in your eyes. The same mug you drank from today was in your hands as you poured freshly brewed coffee into it. Sure you were still a bit sloppy with the latte art, but in time you would learn the proper way to do it. Plus, you were sure your only customer wouldnât mind.
 He started appearing in your dreams weeks ago, at first hiding away once you spotted him in the corners of your vision before waiting so patiently for a cup as he was doing now. That dangerous smile and all. Orange sun rays reflected the dim, mood lighting while his dark appearance drew all the attention from the pink shop onto himself. His black coat did not improve how badly he stuck out with a rose cup in hand and those amber eyes ensnared your heart with just a glance.
 âYour latte art is getting better,â the rich, velvety sound of his voice always caught you off guard, âand tastes good too.â
âThanks, I've been practicing.â
âAny way I can convince you to just stick with practice this evening?â a metal eyebrow raised whilst Eclipse swirled the contents of his cup.
 You slipped into the seat across from the mechanical giant, âAbsolutely not. Where are we going today?â
 This was the life you really craved. Not stupid project planning or cooking dinner alone. You wanted to be immersed in a world of adventure, clinging to Eclipseâs hand as he pulled you off to the newest wonder to see. Maybe he would take you to the Ferris wheel again? Or, no, he would bring you for a ride on another giant goose? All you knew was the tap of the glass against the table and gentle, fiery claws extending in your direction. And your heart soared.
 With your hand in his, he pulled you across your little coffee shop hand and hand. His life-filled cackle mingled with the excited strums of your heart. In an instant, the back cupboard was thrown open and the both of you tumbled into an expansive sea of vibrant coral, its neon patterning rippling along with the camouflaged fish that danced in between its homely pockets. In the real sea, the salt would have stung your eyes shut, but here its cool embrace encouraged you to look further into its beautiful depths. With dark hands to hold you steady, you were invincible.
Waking up in the morning was always your biggest tragedy.
 Your alarm blared, jolting you awake as usual. Just five more minutes was all you craved, but it was always too late to go back once you were awake., So you mechanically dragged yourself out of bed, threw on an appropriate outfit, and began the cycle again. Cereal, laptop, and bag. It was cold this morning but at least the sun was up. Its warm rays prompt a shy smile from your lips.
 The bell rings as you enter the coffee shop, its pink interior is only a further reminder of the dreams you craved. As always, the barista waved to you in welcome. You slumped into the same seat as yesterday and the days before, prying open your laptop and logging on. The open messages send a jolt down your spine but you close them with forced composure. Instead, you find yourself exchanging morning pleasantries with the people you couldnât stand. Discussing project plans you can't bring yourself to care about and wishing that time would quicken its dragging pace. When Helen spoke, you could feel the underneath of your skin cringe but you endured her grating voice.
Instead of tuning in, you found yourself daydreaming of that wild smile again. He twirled with you in the water, hands interlocked with yours and eyes focused solely on you. He only broke his hold to tuck away the hair that floated into your face from the waterâs current. âIâll see you tomorrowâ is what he promised and you couldnât help the butterflies that roosted against your ribcage.
Your name ripped you back to reality. Your coworkers stared at you expectantly and you felt helpless under their ridged gaze.
âWhat are your findings from the spreadsheets you sorted last night?â Panic gripped at your heart as you tried to rewind back to reality, clicking through your work files with sputtering nonsense. A ping alerted you to another message. You pulled up your data from last night. You treated their stares like a lifeless screen and like a machine you spit out numbers to satisfy its asking. Even your body movements were rehearsed like a fine-tuned program capable of churning without feeling. Flawless except for the rapid thundering of your heart that betrayed your false confidence. Another notification pinged an icy trickle down your spine. You didnât spare it a glance.
A glass clinked down beside you, and a panicked spasm ran its course inside. You did not thank the barista as you remained in character for the wolf-like audience before you. By the time you were done performing, the coffee was cold.
There was no joy to your walk home this afternoon. There was no warmth in the food you ate. There came no relief to the end of your work day, the endless haunting messages on full display. Instead, you sought the only real comfort you knew in cotton clothes. You will know joy when you see him. You will feel warmth in his hands. Your relief will come once your eyes are closed against the endless city light.
Your alarm blared you awake, as it always does. But that couldnât be right. You must have forgotten your dream.
You let your feet drag you through the daily motions. Coffee, coworkers, walking. Messages. And as soon as your work was finished for the day, you launched yourself into bed. It didnât matter how much you tossed and turned, your body fighting against the early bedtimes to satisfy your need for the fantastical. And when you finally felt as if you could drift away to your dreams, your alarm blared you awake again in the morning.
Two days of dreamless nights. Perhaps you had grown too dependent on your dreams to face reality. Perhaps the month youâve spent with your celestial savior was nothing more but a fantasy to hide behind. But his hands felt so real. Those burning claws were gentle against your waist as he dipped you during a ball dance. You remember the night clearly while resisting crawling out of bed to start the daunting day that awaited you. His sharp eyes bore into your own as the music enveloped the both of you. That lazy smile that painted his lips responded to your own gleeful grin. That night was magic. He leaned in close and pressed his forehead against your own.
âWill you spend every dream with me, my dear stardust?â his amber eyes twinkled like starlight.
âIf youâll have me.â
You hadnât realized the quiver in your lip as you dragged yourself away from the safety your covers provided you. The real world does not wait for your promises. And neither would she. Everything was more difficult today. Your clothes wouldnât settle nicely. The bag you carried was nowhere to be found. Even the weather was cold. It felt like your world was silently crashing down around you only that world wasnât the one you were currently in. Part of you wondered how you had become so attached to a dream. Something that couldnât be real.
Your favorite barista wasnât in today and the work you were assigned only got harder. And the messages only got worse. You had to dream tonight.
When you finally lay yourself to rest, you awoke to find the apron youâve grown to love resting gently on the counter. Yet, you ignored it. Instead, you burst into the cafe, eyes searching for the sore thumb that always sat at your favorite seat. The lights were dim, making the shop seem so cold like the heart of its joy was missing somewhere between the gates of your dream and the next. He would be here. You would wait. Wait as the lights only grew darker in your loneliness. And when they went out, you jolted awake. There was no alarm on the weekends.
He never came.
The feeling instead wasnât unlike one youâve felt before, only now it grew into a vast pit within your chest. The comfort youâve relied on abandoned you. You felt like crying. The tears never came. You never realized how alone you were in this world until Eclipse wasnât there to chase the nightmares away. You never knew how much you hated this life until your false reality was gone.
Despite not needing to work, you found yourself aimlessly walking to the coffee shop you spent your morning in. The air was slightly chilly like always, even with the morning sun trying its best. It just didnât feel as bright as it used to. The city was grey and its walls were your concrete prison. Even the people seemed more secluded today.
The bells of the coffee shop door rang as you walked inside. The barista smiled at you and waved. You could not return his kindness this day. Instead, you sought the comfort of your favorite seat without ordering a drink this morning. Just somewhere to relax the edging pain that ate away at your insides. There wasnât another soul in the shop today outside of the bartender and, honestly, you preferred that for today. You could get a drink in a minute, but for now this spot was all you needed. Just a small slice of happiness.
âExcuse me,â the barista set a cup down at your table. But you hadnât ordered anything today?
You glanced up at the man with mild shock, your sorrowful eyes meeting his unreadable amber ones. His orange hair was messier than usual, like someone whose been desperately trying to sleep only to roll against their pillow for hours. You imagined you looked much the same. He lingered at your table, seeming unsure of what to do with himself.
âThank you,â your pleasant smile was forced.
The barista stood at your table for a moment more, glancing at his station before ultimately sliding into the seat across from you. Much to your bewilderment. He seemed troubled. His hands fidgeted with each other and his eyes darted wildly around the room before settling back on you. You had no idea what this guy was doing. He never tried to talk to you more outside of a simple hello or goodbye. Perhaps he could tell you werenât all there today? Or maybe heâs curious why youâre in on your day off.
âWe havenât properly met,â his voice rang with the familiarity of your everyday visit to the shop, âIâm Saros.â
He held his hand out to your cautious form like a dear friend meeting you again. You took his hand, giving your name in turn. The awkwardness you felt rang against your emptiness. You could tell he felt out of place too.
âI wanted to say sorry for not being there,â his hands rubbed nervously together, âI had something going on and I just couldnât seem to get there.â
Was he talking about not being at work yesterday?
âYou donât have to apologize to me for not making it to work?â This guy had to be out of his mind.
âNo thats-â Saros sighed âIâm not talking about work.â
Now you were thoroughly confused.
âIâm sorry Iâve never approached you sooner, I wasnât sure how well you would take hearing this but,â he paused for a moment, those fiery amber eyes like ones you knew so well, âwould you like to daydream with me, stardust?â
You never told anyone about your dreams. Much less did anyone else call you that nickname. His black dress attire was paired with a dark apron and on it was his nametag. Beside his name was a dark circle with orange triangles jutting out of it. Fiery red hair that spiked out and those wild eyes. Your dreams.
âEclipse?â
His relieved smile cradled your crying soul, âthe one and only.â
That piece you were sorely missing began to swell.
âWill you dream with me tonight?â
 âWhy wait to dream when we have right now?â
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