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Mina and Jonathan lie asleep in bed with their arms around each other, Jonathan with his head tucked under Mina’s chin. Mina appears troubled in her sleep, as around her a glowing white heartbeat appears, starting weak but growing stronger and stronger.

Mina bolts awake with a gasp, eyes shining in the dark. Jonathan raises his head from the pillow and asks, “Darling, what is it? Mina? Mina, what’s wrong?” Mina replies, “I-I don’t know. Something…something horrible is coming.”

A waning gibbous moon shines over the water, as Moran washes up on the beach, clinging to a piece of shipwreck. Farther down the beach, a body lies on the sand, its back to the viewer.

Moran prods the body with his foot; it is Digby. Moran calls his name a couple times; when there is no response, he says, “Blast it, he’s gone and drowned, the fool.”

Moran stares out over the water and says, “At least the sea took her (italics) with him. I told the professor we never ought to involve a woman, much less a damned witch (italics).” A groan comes from offscreen; Moran looks down and says, “Eh? Digby? Come on, man, are you dead or aren’t you?”

Digby bolts upright, eyes wide and jaw hanging slack. Offscreen, Moran exclaims, “Christ!”

We see Digby from behind, head bowed, as his hair begins to lengthen and darken. There is a close up on his hand as the fingers begin to change, growing long and slender. As the body transforms, it speaks: “If you pray for deliverance, my dear, then you waste your breath…”

Moran stares aghast, muttering, “Merciful God…” The body looks up, revealing a single dark eye beneath the long black hair falling in front of the face—the eye of Ligeia. She continues speaking: “...For my will is supreme.”

Ligeia, face mostly hidden by her hair, lays a hand on Moran’s shoulder. She is still wearing Digby’s clothes. She says, “Let us away. There is much work still to be done, and our talents are yet needful to the cause.” Moran looks perturbed.

A bloodstained book lies on the seafloor, surrounded by rocks. Two small fish swim by, and a tiny crab sits on one rock. In the center of the image is the caption, “End Episode 2”.

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Dialogue transcripts:

Panel 1 (n/a)

Panel 2 Mina: Gasp Jonathan: Darling, what is it? Mina? Mina, what’s wrong? Mina: I-I don’t know. Something…something horrible is coming.

Panel 3 (n/a)

Panel 4 Moran: Digby? Digby! Blast it, he’s gone and drowned, the fool.

Panel 5 Moran: At least the sea took her with him. I told the professor we never ought to involve a woman, much less a damned witch. Digby(?) (offscreen): Nnnnghhhh Moran: Eh? Digby? Come on, man, are you dead or aren’t you?

Panel 6 Moran (offscreen): Christ!

Panel 7 ???: If you pray for deliverance, my dear, then you waste your breath…

Panel 8 Moran: Merciful God… Ligeia: …For my will is supreme.

Panel 9 Ligeia: Let us away. There is much work still to be done, and our talents are yet needful to the cause.

Panel 10 Caption: End Episode 2

Small fantasy worldbuilding elements you might want to think about:

A currency that isn’t gold-standard/having gold be as valuable as tin

A currency that runs entirely on a perishable resource, like cocoa beans

A clock that isn’t 24-hours

More or less than four seasons/seasons other than the ones we know

Fantastical weather patterns like irregular cloud formations, iridescent rain

Multiple moons/no moon

Planetary rings

A northern lights effect, but near the equator

Roads that aren’t brown or grey/black, like San Juan’s blue bricks

Jewelry beyond precious gems and metals

Marriage signifiers other than wedding bands

The husband taking the wife's name / newlyweds inventing a new surname upon marriage

No concept of virginity or bastardry

More than 2 genders/no concept of gender

Monotheism, but not creationism

Gods that don’t look like people

Domesticated pets that aren’t re-skinned dogs and cats

Some normalized supernatural element that has nothing to do with the plot

Magical communication that isn’t Fantasy Zoom

“Books” that aren’t bound or scrolls

A nonverbal means of communicating, like sign language

A race of people who are obligate carnivores/ vegetarians/ vegans/ pescatarians (not religious, biological imperative)

I’ve done about half of these myself in one WIP or another and a little detail here or there goes a long way in reminding the audience that this isn’t Kansas anymore.

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dapperleee

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wrote like 1.5k words of just outlining my story and a bunch of it was 'and stuff' 'then smth happens' 'they talk about stuff' we are making progress here people!

Audio Drama Recommendations, Pt. II

For part one, click here. I went on another audio drama binge and I found some that were pretty fun to listen to. I usually tend to go after the ones that are completed because the longer the wait, the more likely I will forget the details, but this time I just went for anything that caught my attention. This also isn’t in any particular order.

Keep reading

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dapperleee

2 months ago

Web Series

You have so much fun on the internet watching other people have fun on the internet.

Hermitcraft +2

Dimension 20 +5

The Amazing Digital Circus +11

The QSMP Minecraft Server -2

Dan and Phil +20

Critical Role -5

Homestuck -3

Fantasy High: Junior Year

The Magnus Archives -1

The Magnus Protocol

Helluva Boss

EPIC: The Musical

Game Changer +10

StarKid Productions +13

RWBY -10

The Welcome Home ARG -10

Watcher Entertainment

Malevolent +10

The Life Series SMP

Nerdy Prudes Must Die +2

Dracula Daily -12

Crow Time +10

Half-Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware +10

Shen Comix -5

Smosh

Alien Stage

Inanimate Insanity

Marble Hornets +8

The Dream SMP Minecraft Server -14

Dungeons and Daddies -13

Lackadaisy -7

Sun and Moon Show

Make Some Noise

Thomas Sanders -4

Pusheen

Desertduo Vigilante AU

Battle for Dream Island

Re: Dracula -12

Parkour Civilization

Animator vs. Animation

Eddsworld +1

The Walten Files

Redacted ASMR -3

Drawfee

Misfits And Magic

Red vs. Blue

Florkofcows

The Adventure Zone

Ghost Files -29

Batman: Wayne Family Adventures -1

The number in italics indicates how many spots a series or group moved up or down from the previous year. Bolded series or groups weren’t on the list last year.

Do you love to yell with other fans on the internet about your favorite series on the internet? Well, here's a bunch of The Amazing Digital Circus Communities to get you started.

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dapperleee

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codependency

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dapperleee

2 months ago

50 Character Personality Traits + Meanings (For writers, worldbuilders, and artists) Part 1

Adventurous - Enjoys trying new experiences and exploring the unknown.

Ambitious - Driven to succeed and achieve their goals.

Analytical - Tends to think critically and examine things in-depth.

Artistic - Highly creative and expresses themselves through artistic mediums.

Assertive - Confident in expressing their thoughts and feelings.

Caring - Shows compassion and concern for the well-being of others.

Charismatic - Has a natural charm and appeal that draws people in.

Clever - Able to come up with creative solutions and make astute observations.

Compassionate - Displays empathy and a desire to help those in need.

Confident - Believes in their own abilities and is self-assured.

Conscientious - Reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail.

Curious - Eager to learn new things and explore the world around them.

Cynical - Tends to be skeptical and distrustful of others' motives.

Dependable - Can be counted on to follow through on their commitments.

Determined - Persistent in pursuing their goals and overcoming challenges.

Diplomatic - Skilled at navigating social situations and resolving conflicts.

Eccentric - Displays unconventional or unusual behaviors and interests.

Empathetic - Able to understand and share the feelings of others.

Ethical - Guided by a strong moral compass and a sense of right and wrong.

Extraverted - Enjoys being around people and draws energy from social interactions.

Flexible - Adaptable to changes and open to trying new approaches.

Forgiving - Willing to let go of past hurts and give people second chances.

Friendly - Approachable and enjoys building positive relationships with others.

Grounded - Practical, down-to-earth, and focused on the present.

Hardworking - Diligent and dedicated in their efforts to achieve their goals.

Honest - Values truthfulness and integrity in their words and actions.

Idealistic - Driven by a vision of how the world should be and a desire to make a difference.

Imaginative - Possesses a rich inner world and creative problem-solving abilities.

Independent - Prefers to think and act for themselves without relying on others.

Indecisive - Struggles with making decisions and often second-guesses themselves.

Introverted - Finds energy and fulfillment in solitary activities and introspection.

Jealous - Experiences feelings of resentment or insecurity towards others.

Kind - Gentle, considerate, and thoughtful in their treatment of others.

Leaders - Able to inspire and guide others towards a common goal.

Logical - Approaches problems and decisions through a rational, analytical lens.

Materialistic - Highly values the acquisition of possessions and wealth.

Organized - Maintains order and efficiency in their personal and professional life.

Perfectionistic - Strives for flawlessness and can be overly critical of themselves and others.

Pessimistic - Tends to focus on the negative aspects of situations and expect the worst.

Resilient - Able to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to changes.

Risk-taker - Willing to take chances and step outside of their comfort zone.

Sarcastic - Uses irony and witty remarks to convey their thoughts and feelings.

Sensitive - Deeply affected by the emotions and experiences of themselves and others.

Stubborn - Unwilling to change their mind or compromise on their beliefs and opinions.

Suspicious - Inclined to doubt the motives and intentions of others.

Thoughtful - Considerate of the impact their words and actions have on others.

Timid - Shy, reserved, and hesitant to take risks or assert themselves.

Trustworthy - Reliable, honest, and worthy of confidence.

Unpredictable - Displays an element of surprise and spontaneity in their behavior.

Witty - Possesses a quick, clever, and humorous way of expressing themselves.

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