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I have yet to see a take on If We Were Villains that isn't either negative, related to The Secret History, or both. So here's mine. SPOILERS
First, I've seen some hate for Meredith and the other girls. Why? I understand that Meredith "betrayed" James and in that betrayed Oliver, but she was only trying to protect him and their friends. She didn't do it out of jealousy, she did it out of love.
If you must hate on Meredith for being jealous the least you can do is admit that you would be too. The guy your with, and perhaps even love, is obviously in love with another person despite choosing you. And that person is in love with him too. How would you feel?
In a perfect world Oliver and James would be together and Meredick would live happily ever after with no abuse or darkness of any kind. But the book isn't about a perfect world, it's about being doomed and making the best out of the situation. Meredith and Oliver found the best in each other, especially at the end of the book. While keeping James's death, we couldn't have asked for a better ending. Oliver loves Meredith more than he could love anyone outside of James, and she loved him for who he was and is.
Okay maybe I just wanted to rant about Meredith and he relationship with Oliver! But I never see posts about it! All I see is aesthetic boards, and while beautiful, aren't what I'm looking for!
I understand that If We Were Villains and The Secret History are practically the same, everyone points if out, but I have no interest in TSH and I never will. Somebody please get it.
— ophelia in paintings: moodboard
It's been a long time in the making, but#TheStarlitKingdom is finally finished and available for purchase. The Starlit Kingdom is a game about magical girls struggling against tragic fate, and is inspired by Sailor Moon, but you don't have to be a fan of anime or magical girls to appreciate this game. This game tells beautiful, sad stories about the fall of a magical kingdom full of beauty and wonder, and your doomed efforts to save it and the people you love. It is MCless, and runs 2-4 sessions with 3-5 players.
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Meet Marty, the little green man who lives in a hole and tells the most heart-wrenching stories you've ever heard. Marty may seem like a cheerful, silly little guy, but he's been through more than anyone could imagine.
Marty comes from a world far, far away, a world that was once full of life and happiness. But one day, a terrible war broke out, destroying everything he knew and loved. Marty was the only survivor, forced to flee his home and wander through the galaxy alone.
He eventually stumbled upon a small planet with a hole in the ground, and he's been living there ever since. Marty may have found a new home, but he's never been able to shake the memories of his past. Every day, he's haunted by the faces of his loved ones, who he couldn't save.
But even in the darkest of times, Marty refuses to give up on hope. He tells his stories to anyone who will listen, stories of love, courage and the power of the human spirit. He hopes that through his words, others will find the strength to keep going, just as he has.
So, if you ever come across Marty, listen closely to his stories. You may be surprised by the depth of emotion and the tragedy behind them.
One day, while Marty was exploring his hole, he stumbled upon a strange creature he'd never seen before. It was a bloomf! A fluffy, fluffy creature with a fluffy mane and a fluffy tail. Marty was amazed and asked the bloomf where it came from and how it lived. And the bloomf told Marty the most ridiculous story you've ever heard.
According to the bloomf, bloomfs come from a magical land called Flufftopia where everything is made of cotton candy and rainbows. And in this land, the bloomfs have the ability to fly by flapping their fluffy manes like wings. They also have special powers like being able to turn into any flavor of ice cream they want and making it rain sprinkles.
Marty couldn't believe his ears, but the bloomf assured him that it was all true. So, Marty decided to pack his bags and set off on an adventure to find Flufftopia.
Along the way, he met all kinds of strange creatures, like the talking cupcakes, the dancing donuts and the singing waffles. They all told him their own silly stories and Marty had the time of his life.
But the best part of his journey was when he finally reached Flufftopia and discovered that everything the bloomf had told him was true! He met the king of the bloomfs and was crowned the honorary prince of Flufftopia.
So, kids, if you ever feel bored or lonely, just remember Marty and his wild adventures with the bloomfs. You never know what kind of silly stories and magical creatures you might discover in your own backyard.
Present fears are less than horrible imaginings.
To fool the time, look like the time.
His virtues plead like angels against his murder.
Lady Macbeth: What about your hopes for the future? Are you afraid to be the same in your act as you are in your desire? Would you live as a coward like the cat who wanted the fish but was afraid to get its paws wet? Macbeth: I beg you, be quiet! I dare do all that may become a man.
Away, and mock the time with the fairest show.
False face must hide what false heart does know.
That which made them drunk has made me bold.
I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry.
The sleeping and the dead are but pictures.
Neither tongue nor heart can imagine it!
Lady Macbeth: (her hand to her nose) Here's the smell of the blood still. (sighing) All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.
Macbeth: Of all the men here, I have avoided you. Get back, back! My soul is too heavy with your blood already. Macduff: I have no words. My voice is in my sword. You are a bloodier villain than words can describe!
Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it.