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I desperately want a house out by some train tracks. I'd spend hours watching the cars roll by, the noise being a constant reminder of the outside. I'd sit at night, watching as the engine comes through, remembering how I'd want to jump in front of or on that train.

Hopefully I'll only remember those times and not still think about doing it.

Gaze

As I gaze upon myself 

I see the scabs and scars 

Where the skin tore and bled 

As i gaze upon myself

I see the misshapen form

Not that of human design

But an undulating mass

As i gaze upon myself

I see someone I hate 

Someone who only reminds me of me 

I'm not sure where I am anymore

Ghastly Apprentice

I am a ghost in training

My skin invisible

And my presence inconceivable

The color in my face should be draining

I am forced to live the rest of my corporeal days

Stuck as a mist

I wander, thoughts completely refraining

Refraining from being thought

Trapped in my own mind

Locked in this dreary penitentiary of my own creation

Like a skeleton chained to ancient walls

I'm a ghost in training

For it's this eternal job that I'll only ever do well.   

I know I'm disgusting

Baby, i know i look disgusting

But, i still want you to see inside me

Your smell hangs on me

My coat stained by your presesnce

Now, i wish you'd take it off me

I know i look disgusting

But, I want you to see every little fold

Every bit of me

I trust you

To see the me behind the red nose

These big stupid shoes by the bed

As tears wash away my makeup

And you peel off my polkadot jumpsuit

Like a lived-in house

Not a trashy trailer

With you I don't feel like a dump

I'm filled with cozy warmth and reminded of lovely memories

Baby, I know I look disgusting

But, you make me feel human

Freighter

This old ship creaking and squeaking

Her hull battered and bruised

Carries me on

Away from you

A bay full o' cargo

Guitar in my hands

Thoughts of Ohio

Left behind like the sands

This is where i'm meant to be

It's like a remedy

For all that you did to me

Among the inky black and stars

Circling moons

Flying away from memories of you

Stars pass in this eternal sprint

Engines whir and computers tick

This jacket the only reminder

Of the home that's been left behind her

Quiet solitude in the pilot's chair

Coffee and nebulas mixing around

Inky black gulped down and down

Still, the thoughts of home rest heavy on my brain

I have so much random short bits of writing I've sat on for, like, 9 months

Need to post them here soon :3

A common raven (Corvus corax) perches on a wall in Scotland, UK

by Iain H Leach

choose your fav fruit snake

I'M CRYING WHY DID TRUMP TAG PAPYRUS

Developing Backstory: Bringing Characters to Life

1. Where It All Started: The Character’s Origin

Place of Birth: Where did your character first see the world? Think about the impact of this place—was it a busy city where they had to fight for attention or a quiet village where everyone knew everyone’s business? This location doesn’t just say where they’re from; it shapes how they see the world.

Family and Upbringing: What was their family like? Were their parents loving or distant? Maybe they were raised by someone other than their parents—a mentor, an older sibling, or even alone. Family (or the lack of it) is usually one of the most significant factors in shaping who someone becomes.

Society’s Expectations: What was expected of them when they were young? Possibly, they were born into wealth, with all the pressure to continue the family legacy, or maybe they were raised to be invisible in a world where survival mattered. How does this influence who they are now? Do they accept or reject those expectations?

2. Childhood Events That Left a Mark

First Taste of Conflict: Think about the first time the character realized the world wasn’t a perfect place. Maybe they witnessed violence or faced betrayal. What was that moment, and how did it stick with them? This moment usually lays the foundation for the character’s emotional landscape—fear, hope, ambition, or distrust all come from these early life lessons.

Childhood Dreams: When they were young, what did they want to be? Every child has dreams—did they want to be a knight, a scholar, or even just someone who could travel the world? Did they have to give up these dreams? How does that lost dream shape them now?

Formative Relationships: Who was their first best friend, mentor, or enemy? Childhood friendships and relationships often create deep bonds or wounds that last into adulthood. Did they have a mentor who taught them everything, only to betray them? Did they lose a childhood friend that still haunts them?

3. The Teen Years: Where They Start to Become Who They Are

Trials and Tribulations: What’s the biggest challenge they faced as they grew up? Was it losing a loved one, failing at something important, or maybe being forced into a role they didn’t want? These teenage years are where the emotional armor starts forming—how did the difficulties they faced shape them into the person they are now?

Education or Training: How did they learn what they know? Were they formally trained by an institution, learning everything by the book, or did they learn through experience, like a street-smart survivalist? What impact does their education or lack of it have on how they interact with others?

Teenage Bonds: Did they have a first love or a first major falling out with someone close to them? These experiences often create emotional scars or connections that they carry with them into adulthood. How does that past friendship or romance influence their behavior now?

4. Key Life Events: The Big Moments That Define Them

Trauma or Loss: Was there a moment that changed everything? Think about a significant loss—maybe a loved one, their home, or a sense of identity. How does this event affect their worldview? Do they build walls around themselves or dive into relationships with reckless abandon because they fear losing more?

Victory or Failure: Did they experience a moment of triumph or devastating defeat? Success and failure leave their marks. Were they celebrated as a hero once, leading them to overconfidence, or did they fail when everyone was counting on them, leading to crippling self-doubt?

Betrayal: Was there a betrayal that shaped their adult relationships? Whether it is a friend, family member, or lover, betrayal often changes how we trust others. Do they close themselves off, constantly expecting betrayal, or try to rebuild trust, afraid of being left alone again.

5. Where They Stand Now: The Present Moment

What Drives Them Today: What’s the one thing pushing them forward now? Is it revenge, the need to restore their family’s honor, or maybe even just survival? Whatever it is, this motivation should tie directly back to their experiences.

Emotional Baggage: What unresolved emotional wounds are they carrying? Everyone has scars from their past—some are visible, others not so much. How do these emotional wounds affect how they treat others, how they react to conflict, and how they move through the world.

Current Relationships: Who’s still in their life from their past, and how do they feel about it? Did they reconnect with someone they thought they’d lost, or are they haunted by unresolved issues with people from their past? Do they have any ongoing tensions or regrets tied to these people?

6. Tying Themes to Their Backstory

Cultural or Mythological Influence: How does their personal story tie into the larger world’s mythology or culture? Do they carry a family legacy, a curse, or a prophecy that hangs over them? How does this influence their interactions with others and their perception of themselves?

Recurring Symbols: Are there objects, dreams, or people that keep showing up in their life, symbolizing their journey? Perhaps a recurring nightmare haunts them, or they carry an object from their past that’s both a source of comfort and pain

7. Character Arc: The Journey from Past to Present

How Does Their Past Shape Their Growth?: Every character has emotional baggage that needs resolving. How does their backstory drive their arc? Do they need to forgive themselves, let go of the past, or accept who they’ve become to move forward?

Unanswered Questions from the Past: Are there any mysteries in their backstory they need to solve? Maybe they’re unaware of their true parentage, or maybe there’s a forgotten event from their childhood that will resurface and change everything.

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🌸Describing Scents For Writers 🌸| List of Scents

Describing aromas can add a whole new layer to your storytelling, immersing your readers in the atmosphere of your scenes. Here's a categorized list of different words to help you describe scents in your writing.

🌿 Fresh & Clean Scents

Crisp

Clean

Pure

Refreshing

Invigorating

Bright

Zesty

Airy

Dewy

Herbal

Minty

Oceanic

Morning breeze

Green grass

Rain-kissed

🌼 Floral Scents

Fragrant

Sweet

Floral

Delicate

Perfumed

Lush

Blooming

Petaled

Jasmine

Rose-scented

Lavender

Hibiscus

Gardenia

Lilac

Wildflower

🍏 Fruity Scents

Juicy

Tangy

Sweet

Citrusy

Tropical

Ripe

Pungent

Tart

Berry-like

Melon-scented

Apple-blossom

Peachy

Grape-like

Banana-esque

Citrus burst

🍂 Earthy & Woody Scents

Musky

Earthy

Woody

Grounded

Rich

Smoky

Resinous

Pine-scented

Oak-like

Cedarwood

Amber

Mossy

Soil-rich

Sandalwood

Forest floor

☕ Spicy & Warm Scents

Spiced

Warm

Cozy

Inviting

Cinnamon-like

Clove-scented

Nutmeg

Ginger

Cardamom

Coffee-infused

Chocolatey

Vanilla-sweet

Toasted

Roasted

Hearth-like

🏭 Industrial & Chemical Scents

Metallic

Oily

Chemical

Synthetic

Acrid

Pungent

Foul

Musty

Smoky

Rubber-like

Diesel-scented

Gasoline

Paint-thinner

Industrial

Sharp

🍃 Natural & Herbal Scents

Herbal

Aromatic

Earthy

Leafy

Grass-like

Sage-scented

Basil-like

Thyme-infused

Rosemary

Chamomile

Green tea

Wild mint

Eucalyptus

Cinnamon-bark

Clary sage

🎉 Unique & Uncommon Scents

Antique

Nostalgic

Ethereal

Enigmatic

Exotic

Haunted

Mysterious

Eerie

Poignant

Dreamlike

Surreal

Enveloping

Mesmerizing

Captivating

Transcendent

I hope this list can help you with your writing. 🌷✨

Feel free to share your favorite scent descriptions in the replies below! What scents do you love to incorporate into your stories?

Happy Writing! - Rin T.

Also this photo of the beach in Daytona.

Some photos I got from vacationing in Florida over the past week.

It was real pretty, other than all the old people going about.

Some photos I got from vacationing in Florida over the past week.

It was real pretty, other than all the old people going about.

Let's go dark lighting. Some stuff I had taken between a while ago and a long while ago.

A couple of my favorite shots I was able to get a while back

I recently started watching "The orbital children" on Netflix

And holy god McChrist

We went from super smart kid who's good with tech and born in space to the fucking virtual ethereal plane and trying to kill 1/3 of humans in like less than 6 episodes

Not to mention space ai that sounds like a whale for some reason

And the main characters are like 14

I've never experienced such tonal whiplash before