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I am a YA sci-fi/fantasy writer | I blog about my books | she/her | sapphic asexual/aro-spec | love ask games and tag games | don't be afraid to interact with old posts! I love the interaction! | I use a pen name follow me: Twitter: @KaylinRoseAlex Insta: kaylinrosealexander TikTok: kaylinrosealexander Reddit: u/KaylinAlexanderBooks Website: https://kaylinrosealexande.wixsite.com/kaylinalexanderbooks
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Chronokinesis - what would you tell your younger self about writing?

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Thanks for the ask! (From this tag game based on my WIP The Secret Portal!)

Honestly? I'd tell her to a) make a better outline and b) don't put arbitrary deadlines on your writing.

A) holy shit you had no idea what you were doing and you made things much harder for yourself by not having a plan

B) got super stressed out about getting TSP published by 2024. Wtf. Got super freaked out in 2020 about it

Thanks for the ask!!

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World building in five
Rules: post 3-5 pictures about a location from your WIP and remember to cite your sources and include image IDs to make your post accessible!

Previously on TSP: Alium, Taabe

Previously on SOTL: McDonald farm

I'll do another SOTL location... In honor of the recent ish Tierney intro post, I'll do the English Castle!

[image IDs in alt text]

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SOTL tag list (ask to be +/-): @illarian-rambling @katwritesshit @wyked-ao3

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Out of context line
Rules: post a line out of context!

Enjoy my high school IWAJAD draft!

From It Was All Just a Dream (old draft)

For once, my mouth stayed shut. It apparently didn’t have an answer anymore than my brain did.

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IWAJAD tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @mrbexwrites @drchenquill

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Dialogue tag
Rules: show off some dialogue!

I revised a teensy bit of TSP today. Been focusing on organizing all my notes because they're a mess. But I did manage to slip in an extra line in this scene, so have fun!

From The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

“I need to introduce you to my new friend. I think y’all would get along.” I waved to Carissa as I walked in, and she came over. “Ah, yes,” said Ash. “We have math together. Clarissa, right?” “No,” Carissa sighed as if she’d gotten that a lot. “No ‘l’.” “Noelle?” Ash repeated, confused. “Correct,” said Carissa. “I swear your name was Clarissa.” “I know Clarissa is more common, but there’s no ‘l’ in my name.” Ash blinked a few times. “Oh, my God, I’m an idiot. Your name is Carissa. I thought you said it was Noelle, as in the name Noelle.” I burst out laughing. Carissa and Ash soon joined. “Anyhow, I’m Ash. It’s nice to meet you, Noelle.” The coaches blew their whistles and the three of us followed the crowd outside, ready to work with the archery equipment. “Is she gonna continue calling me Noelle?” Carissa asked. I laughed again. “Who knows with Ash? But don’t worry, it probably won’t stick long.”

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Throwback to something really old

"C'mon I found something cool!" Mindy exclaimed, pulling her brother along.

"Is it the pools of light and dark again? Mindy everyone has known about them since grandma was a kid!"Charlie groaned as they passed the crystals that marked the pools. The tunnels were lit as always by blue tinted crystals and a pure white one marked the entry to the pool of light magic and a black one that looked like the void marked the entry to the pool of dark magic.

"Charlie, look up, and give me a boost!" He did as he was told and saw a crystal that was perfectly between the two shades of the other crystals. Mindy pulled him up and they looked around. There was a pool of grey magic there now a black tattered bag sat by the pool and the numbers 1998 2040 were etched very small on one of the walls. All was well and balanced.

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Character Cupcake Game

Rules: if some OCs had cupcakes based on their personalities, who would do each of the following?

Thank you @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag! This game looks super cute :)

CW for brief mentions of an eating disorder

Who'd get a bitter flavor and be teased about it?

Narcissus and Asher. Both are very bitter people - actually for very similar reasons, they both want more attention than they’re being given.

Which two characters would most likely get the same flavor?

I think Nellie and Rhys would both be likely to get something pretty similar. Ambition and Ruthlessness also - they’re more similar than they like to admit.

Which character wouldn't bother to try / act most suspicious of what's happening?

Belladonna would not touch a cupcake - not because she’s suspicious but because she has an eating disorder. I think Ricinus would be pretty suspicious about the whole affair.

Who would be the one in the kitchen, preparing this trick? Why?

If anyone, it would be Nellie. The resident empath baker? It’s a slam dunk. I think she’d think it would be a fun way to help everyone get in touch with themselves more.

Who is asking everyone what they got but hesitates to say theirs?

This is also Belladonna. She doesn’t want to touch a cupcake but she’s nosy as hell. I can also see Goldenrod doing this too.

Is telling everyone because they got their favorite flavor?

Probably Cassie. I’m not 100% sure what she’s get but I’m confident she’d like it. Also Nellie probably.

This was a fun little game! @willtheweaver @wyked-ao3 @finickyfelix want to play? Blanks are below the cut

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The Secret Portal Ask Game

Got this idea from @mk-writes-stuff and @illarian-rambling who made ask games based on their WIPs!

So here's mine for TSP! Feel free to reblog so people can send you asks!!! You don't have to know anything about TSP to play :)

*OC asks*

Lexi - what makes your OC anxious?

Maddie - how reckless with their own safety/health is your OC?

Ash - is there anything your OC desires so strongly they'd act "out of character" to get it?

Gwen - describe your OC's view on reading

Noelle - what is your OC's relationship with their parents?

Rose - how does your OC's external persona differ from the person they are in their head?

Kelsey - how does your OC interact with children?

Robbie - how far will your OC go to protect those they care about?

Akash - what are your OC's insecurities?

Jedi - what does your OC regret?

Carmen - what drives your OC?

Carla - how does your OC react to free time?

George - what lengths will your OC go to in order to help those they love?

Liam - what is an unpopular opinion your OC has?

Ewan - what music does your OC like?

Jazlyn - how does your OC feel about the concept of family?

Wade - which of your OCs is the leader and why?

Parker - what's the most reckless thing your OC has done?

Tyler - is there someone from your OC's past that haunts them in the present?

Gabriel - how stubborn is your OC?

Niri - how seriously does your OC take their hobbies?

Sam - how much does the opinion of others affect your OC?

Hye-Jin - how romantic is your OC?

Alex - how does your OC interact with strangers?

Issa - are there any parts of your OC's personality that they intentionally hide?

CJ - describe how much your OC needs other people in their life

Wendy - what topic could your OC talk about for hours?

Anathi - what does your OC do in their free time?

Teo - who would your OC turn the world over for?

Xitlali - what is your OC's biggest problem with society?

Atsila - does your OC consider themselves a hero and is it true?

Raissa - how far is your OC willing to go to get what they believe is right?

*World Building asks*

Alium - describe your world

Ceteri - how does your world differ from ours?

Sector 1 - what ways to get involved in the community?

Sector 2 - what are some traditions your world has? Are they good, bad, or neutral?

Sector 3 - what kind of art is unique to your world?

Sector 4 - how important is family valued in your world?

Sector 5 - how much knowledge available to the general public?

Sector 6 - who are some heroic figures either in the past or present?

Sector 7 - how does authority discipline others?

Sector 8 - what gets in the way of progress?

Sector 9 - generally speaking, how much do the citizens respect the government?

Sector 10 - what are some of the values held by the people of your world?

McLain base - describe an average home in your world

Asghar base - what are the most dangerous places in your world?

Gateway - what is the most important place in your world?

Falcon Intermediate - how is the education system in your world?

*Writing process asks*

Superstrength - what is your biggest strength as a writer?

Superspeed - how do you pace yourself?

Flight - what part of writing is the most freeing?

Invisibility - what's a bit of writing you hope no one ever sees?

Healing - how have you grown as a writer?

Hydrokinesis - what is your go-to beverage when writing?

Terrakinesis - how do you plan or build your story?

Pyrokinesis - what part of writing gets you the most excited?

Aerokinesis - what is the easiest part of writing?

Intangibility - how have you stepped out of your comfort zone?

Teleportation - where are you in the process of your WIP?

Telepathy - what part of the writing is the hardest part?

Telekinesis - what brought you to writing?

Shapeshifting - how many genres do you write in?

Electromagnokinesis - what other works can you connect to your writing?

Photokinesis - what are the happiest, lightest scenes you've written?

Umbrakinesis - what are some of the darkest scenes you've written?

Ergokinesis - does writing get you pumped up or make you tired?

Dimensiokinesis - what's your favorite part of world building?

Chronokinesis - what would you tell your younger self about writing?

Essokinesis - what genres do you never want to write?

Mimicry - how do you learn new writing techniques?

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Dialogue tag
Rules: show off some dialogue!

I revised a teensy bit of TSP today. Been focusing on organizing all my notes because they're a mess. But I did manage to slip in an extra line in this scene, so have fun!

From The Secret Portal Part One (Lexi POV)

“I need to introduce you to my new friend. I think y’all would get along.” I waved to Carissa as I walked in, and she came over. “Ah, yes,” said Ash. “We have math together. Clarissa, right?” “No,” Carissa sighed as if she’d gotten that a lot. “No ‘l’.” “Noelle?” Ash repeated, confused. “Correct,” said Carissa. “I swear your name was Clarissa.” “I know Clarissa is more common, but there’s no ‘l’ in my name.” Ash blinked a few times. “Oh, my God, I’m an idiot. Your name is Carissa. I thought you said it was Noelle, as in the name Noelle.” I burst out laughing. Carissa and Ash soon joined. “Anyhow, I’m Ash. It’s nice to meet you, Noelle.” The coaches blew their whistles and the three of us followed the crowd outside, ready to work with the archery equipment. “Is she gonna continue calling me Noelle?” Carissa asked. I laughed again. “Who knows with Ash? But don’t worry, it probably won’t stick long.”

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Heads Up, Seven Up mixed with Dialogue tag~

thank you for the tag @frostedlemonwriter for the two heads up, seven up tags and @inseasofgreen and @theink-stainedfolk for the dialogue tag! I'm going to mix it up and give you seven(kinda) sentences with dialogue in them.

From my Wip "Adelaide". Enjoy~

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His eyes were big and brown. They reminded me of Ashton's cows. I wonder how he was doing? I hadn't visited him for a long time. I should go and see, he'd be- “Adelaide, Mr. Banfield asked you a question,” my mother told me with a reproachful undertone. My eyes found those of the young man in front of me, who smiled shyly. “I asked you what you had in mind to do on a beautiful day like today?” “Shoveling cow manure on my older brother's farm, and you?” His face contorted in the disgust. I smirked, but winced when my mother pinched my side. With a fake laugh, my mother turned to the now slightly disgusted Banfields. “Oh, our little comedienne. Of course she won't be shoveling cow manure. But she would love to go for a walk with you.” She turned to me with a look that was both expectant and threatening. “Wouldn't she?”

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OC Questionnaire - James Parker

Thank you @kaylinalexanderbooks for the tag! This is set at the beginning of the book.

Are you named after anyone?

Yep! Captain James T. Kirk himself!

When was the last time you cried?

I mean, I've teared up at stuff like sad puppy videos, but the last time I actually full on cried was the day my nephew was born.

Do you have kids?

No, but I adore my nephew!

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Not really, no.

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

How they treat others. I think that really says a lot about someone.

What’s your eye colour?

Boring brown.

Scary movies or happy endings?

Those aren't comparable? They're different things? Like, one is a genre and the other is just... an aspect? This question's dumb.

Any special talents?

I'm a really fast reader! And I make a mean omelette.

Where were you born?

Hamilton, Ontario. South of the six! (Toronto)

Do you have any pets?

Nah, can't properly take care of a pet when I'm on the road so much.

What sort of sports do you play?

Hockey, duh! (He's in the NHL). When I was little I played some baseball too.

How tall are you?

... next question. (5'10")

What was your favourite subject in school?

Other than gym I loved English!

What is your dream job?

Already have it!

Blank questions:

Are you named after anyone? When was the last time you cried? Do you have kids? Do you use sarcasm a lot? What’s the first thing you notice about people? What’s your eye colour? Scary movies or happy endings? Any special talents? Where were you born? Do you have any pets? What sort of sports do you play? How tall are you? What was your favourite subject in school? What is your dream job?

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The Secret Portal Ask Game

Got this idea from @mk-writes-stuff and @illarian-rambling who made ask games based on their WIPs!

So here's mine for TSP! Feel free to reblog so people can send you asks!!! You don't have to know anything about TSP to play :)

*OC asks*

Lexi - what makes your OC anxious?

Maddie - how reckless with their own safety/health is your OC?

Ash - is there anything your OC desires so strongly they'd act "out of character" to get it?

Gwen - describe your OC's view on reading

Noelle - what is your OC's relationship with their parents?

Rose - how does your OC's external persona differ from the person they are in their head?

Kelsey - how does your OC interact with children?

Robbie - how far will your OC go to protect those they care about?

Akash - what are your OC's insecurities?

Jedi - what does your OC regret?

Carmen - what drives your OC?

Carla - how does your OC react to free time?

George - what lengths will your OC go to in order to help those they love?

Liam - what is an unpopular opinion your OC has?

Ewan - what music does your OC like?

Jazlyn - how does your OC feel about the concept of family?

Wade - which of your OCs is the leader and why?

Parker - what's the most reckless thing your OC has done?

Tyler - is there someone from your OC's past that haunts them in the present?

Gabriel - how stubborn is your OC?

Niri - how seriously does your OC take their hobbies?

Sam - how much does the opinion of others affect your OC?

Hye-Jin - how romantic is your OC?

Alex - how does your OC interact with strangers?

Issa - are there any parts of your OC's personality that they intentionally hide?

CJ - describe how much your OC needs other people in their life

Wendy - what topic could your OC talk about for hours?

Anathi - what does your OC do in their free time?

Teo - who would your OC turn the world over for?

Xitlali - what is your OC's biggest problem with society?

Atsila - does your OC consider themselves a hero and is it true?

Raissa - how far is your OC willing to go to get what they believe is right?

*World Building asks*

Alium - describe your world

Ceteri - how does your world differ from ours?

Sector 1 - what ways to get involved in the community?

Sector 2 - what are some traditions your world has? Are they good, bad, or neutral?

Sector 3 - what kind of art is unique to your world?

Sector 4 - how important is family valued in your world?

Sector 5 - how much knowledge available to the general public?

Sector 6 - who are some heroic figures either in the past or present?

Sector 7 - how does authority discipline others?

Sector 8 - what gets in the way of progress?

Sector 9 - generally speaking, how much do the citizens respect the government?

Sector 10 - what are some of the values held by the people of your world?

McLain base - describe an average home in your world

Asghar base - what are the most dangerous places in your world?

Gateway - what is the most important place in your world?

Falcon Intermediate - how is the education system in your world?

*Writing process asks*

Superstrength - what is your biggest strength as a writer?

Superspeed - how do you pace yourself?

Flight - what part of writing is the most freeing?

Invisibility - what's a bit of writing you hope no one ever sees?

Healing - how have you grown as a writer?

Hydrokinesis - what is your go-to beverage when writing?

Terrakinesis - how do you plan or build your story?

Pyrokinesis - what part of writing gets you the most excited?

Aerokinesis - what is the easiest part of writing?

Intangibility - how have you stepped out of your comfort zone?

Teleportation - where are you in the process of your WIP?

Telepathy - what part of the writing is the hardest part?

Telekinesis - what brought you to writing?

Shapeshifting - how many genres do you write in?

Electromagnokinesis - what other works can you connect to your writing?

Photokinesis - what are the happiest, lightest scenes you've written?

Umbrakinesis - what are some of the darkest scenes you've written?

Ergokinesis - does writing get you pumped up or make you tired?

Dimensiokinesis - what's your favorite part of world building?

Chronokinesis - what would you tell your younger self about writing?

Essokinesis - what genres do you never want to write?

Mimicry - how do you learn new writing techniques?

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OC intro - Beau Bellerose

Have another SOTL intro!

Basics

  • Trans boy he/him
  • At the start of the series, Beau is 14
  • Beau has a small gangly teen frame with pale skin, freckles, short wavy dirty blond hair, and bright blue eyes. He's about 5'0 and needs glasses.
  • He's straight
  • Beau is gifted; he has plant-based powers.
  • Beau is human, just with a mutation.

Character/Personality

  • Beau is someone who often overestimates his abilities with unwavering confidence, but in a way that's more endearing than arrogant. Beau is mainly just very eager and loves being able to show others what he can do. He's a natural in the spotlight; a charisma magnet.
  • Beau has always had a very strong interest in plants. Part of that has to do with his powers, of course, but botany has always been an interest of his. His knowledge is very deep and he uses that knowledge to help with his powers. He's always going to have seeds on him, that's for sure.
  • Beau doesn't care for academics, despite being highly intelligent. It's mainly that he can't sit still in one area at a time, and the traditional setting doesn't fit him. Natural sciences are obviously going to draw his attention, especially when he gets hands-on experience, and he does like sports since that's a release of energy.
  • Beau has a streak of chaos and rebellion in his cheerful demeanor. Mainly Beau is focused on staying stimulated and excited at all times. He'll talk for hours about his given subject and may accidentally talk over everyone else in the process. He means well and is very kind, but he can be very oblivious.

Other Notable Things

  • Usually, Beau is seen in pastels, stripes, and button-ups in fairly simple styles with mild layers.
  • Beau has two biological cousins, Jack and Jill, although they don't live in the same country, and two adult sisters
  • Beau's closest friend ends up being Úrsula, very quiet yet equally passionate about her interests

Tag Games for More Beau

  • Unfortunately, I have not used Beau in any character specific tag game yet
  • I will update this when I do!

SOTL tag list (ask to be +/-): @illarian-rambling @katwritesshit @wyked-ao3

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The Secret Portal Ask Game

Got this idea from @mk-writes-stuff and @illarian-rambling who made ask games based on their WIPs!

So here's mine for TSP! Feel free to reblog so people can send you asks!!! You don't have to know anything about TSP to play :)

*OC asks*

Lexi - what makes your OC anxious?

Maddie - how reckless with their own safety/health is your OC?

Ash - is there anything your OC desires so strongly they'd act "out of character" to get it?

Gwen - describe your OC's view on reading

Noelle - what is your OC's relationship with their parents?

Rose - how does your OC's external persona differ from the person they are in their head?

Kelsey - how does your OC interact with children?

Robbie - how far will your OC go to protect those they care about?

Akash - what are your OC's insecurities?

Jedi - what does your OC regret?

Carmen - what drives your OC?

Carla - how does your OC react to free time?

George - what lengths will your OC go to in order to help those they love?

Liam - what is an unpopular opinion your OC has?

Ewan - what music does your OC like?

Jazlyn - how does your OC feel about the concept of family?

Wade - which of your OCs is the leader and why?

Parker - what's the most reckless thing your OC has done?

Tyler - is there someone from your OC's past that haunts them in the present?

Gabriel - how stubborn is your OC?

Niri - how seriously does your OC take their hobbies?

Sam - how much does the opinion of others affect your OC?

Hye-Jin - how romantic is your OC?

Alex - how does your OC interact with strangers?

Issa - are there any parts of your OC's personality that they intentionally hide?

CJ - describe how much your OC needs other people in their life

Wendy - what topic could your OC talk about for hours?

Anathi - what does your OC do in their free time?

Teo - who would your OC turn the world over for?

Xitlali - what is your OC's biggest problem with society?

Atsila - does your OC consider themselves a hero and is it true?

Raissa - how far is your OC willing to go to get what they believe is right?

*World Building asks*

Alium - describe your world

Ceteri - how does your world differ from ours?

Sector 1 - what ways to get involved in the community?

Sector 2 - what are some traditions your world has? Are they good, bad, or neutral?

Sector 3 - what kind of art is unique to your world?

Sector 4 - how important is family valued in your world?

Sector 5 - how much knowledge available to the general public?

Sector 6 - who are some heroic figures either in the past or present?

Sector 7 - how does authority discipline others?

Sector 8 - what gets in the way of progress?

Sector 9 - generally speaking, how much do the citizens respect the government?

Sector 10 - what are some of the values held by the people of your world?

McLain base - describe an average home in your world

Asghar base - what are the most dangerous places in your world?

Gateway - what is the most important place in your world?

Falcon Intermediate - how is the education system in your world?

*Writing process asks*

Superstrength - what is your biggest strength as a writer?

Superspeed - how do you pace yourself?

Flight - what part of writing is the most freeing?

Invisibility - what's a bit of writing you hope no one ever sees?

Healing - how have you grown as a writer?

Hydrokinesis - what is your go-to beverage when writing?

Terrakinesis - how do you plan or build your story?

Pyrokinesis - what part of writing gets you the most excited?

Aerokinesis - what is the easiest part of writing?

Intangibility - how have you stepped out of your comfort zone?

Teleportation - where are you in the process of your WIP?

Telepathy - what part of the writing is the hardest part?

Telekinesis - what brought you to writing?

Shapeshifting - how many genres do you write in?

Electromagnokinesis - what other works can you connect to your writing?

Photokinesis - what are the happiest, lightest scenes you've written?

Umbrakinesis - what are some of the darkest scenes you've written?

Ergokinesis - does writing get you pumped up or make you tired?

Dimensiokinesis - what's your favorite part of world building?

Chronokinesis - what would you tell your younger self about writing?

Essokinesis - what genres do you never want to write?

Mimicry - how do you learn new writing techniques?

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TSP Update

I've mainly been organizing my notes into something a little more cohesive, since my organizing system has been shit for a while. Thankfully, things are looking up, and I've had many epiphanies just from doing this, or at least some scene ideas.

I hadn't considered pairing up Ash and Parker for a plotline, but given the state the two of them are in during the events of Part Three, I'm just gonna pair them up and see how disastrous the results are. I swear they will make each other's impulses and negative aspects worse. But the shit Part Three that I have drafted needs more for both, especially Parker.

And the Part Two stuff?? I still am not done with this draft of course (nowhere close) but I already have revision ideas.

This is going to be fun! I'm just happy I can work on TSP again.

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Roast your ocs

(and make it into a title)

Rules: roast your OCs by boiling them down to their most stereotypical/archetypical traits in the style of a headline!

I've done this twice!

Let's do it for some characters who aren't introduced until Part Two!

Local Bi Girl Can't Stop Crushing On The Mysterious Girl Who Fell From The Ceiling

"It's Totally Normal To Read A Dead Woman's Diary, Right?" Mentally Ill Teen Asks

Oh No! This Kid Who Defines His Self-Worth On How Useful He Is Has The Most Useless Superpower!

A Tragedy: Girl Who Spends All Her Time Reading About Things Has No Practical Life Skills

I love these guys.

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Okay, let's do my high school AU characters first! (Side project with a friend, focusing heavily on just silly light projects with loved ones rn due to mental health)

Fernando: Local Weed Salesman Not Kidnapped By Werewolves, We Messed Up, He Went Willingly!

Amore: Local Annoying Gay Trauma Dumps, Almost Justifies His Actions! More At 5

Gabby: Perfect Golden Teen Gives It All Up For Dumb Bimbo Boy!

(Bonus, Caleb!)

Local Supervillain Spider Silk Sleeping With Arch Nemesis Spiderman‽

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orphanheirs

Find the word

My words: abuse, question, spare, bring

Question

"She seems a right good woman, but not much of imagination. What questions will I be asked once I return to the kitchen and have been missed?"

Spare

She was not put off long from her task, however, and she was upon me briskly snipping off more locks of hair than I knew I had to spare before I could so much as blink.

Bring

"I am your servant, young master Learmont. I will make certain to bring one more sack than I usually need, and to feed my ass a barrel of onions.”

Your words: effort, meddle, settle, wonder

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Roast Your OC Tag

Thanks for tagging me @kaylinalexanderbooks here!

Rules: roast your OCs by boiling them down to their most stereotypical/archetypical traits in the style of a headline!

Ok let’s go!

Local leader learns how to have feelings

Girl who has been terrorized for years by her “rival” finally tells her off

Aggressive girl unleashes wolf in school. Who would have guessed?

Girl who thinks she’s cursed turns out to actually be useless—not cursed

I’ll gently tag @sarandipitywrites @alinacapellabooks and whoever else wants to join

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