Watched Castlevania Nocturne
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anime_mangaSo I finished watching Castlevania Nocturne and while not as good as the first series it had its moments and characters were good for the most part. I'm fine giving it its own universe apart from the games canon since the story works well in all honesty. I have my nitpickings about it but they're very small to even announce on my post.
Overall I had a good time watching and I hope there will be another new series sometime
I will end this post with Richter giving the clothesline from hell meanwhile.
Overall I had a good time watching and I hope there will be another new series sometime
I will end this post with Richter giving the clothesline from hell meanwhile.
'Tis But A Flesh Wound [Renji+Shuuhei, implied Renji/Byakuya; G]
Jul. 26th, 2025 08:13 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: 'Tis But A Flesh Wound
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Even when he's injured, Renji wants to be by Byakuya's side...
Rating: G
Content: Unrequited crush, hurt/comfort
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 300+ words. Written for the prompt denial. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. It somehow turned out to be a sequel to "Hero Complex". Many thanks tozabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Even when he's injured, Renji wants to be by Byakuya's side...
Rating: G
Content: Unrequited crush, hurt/comfort
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 300+ words. Written for the prompt denial. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. It somehow turned out to be a sequel to "Hero Complex". Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
Sk8 the Infinity: Malleable [MatchaBlossom]
Jul. 26th, 2025 11:12 pmtropicsbear posting in anime_mangaMalleable (1,930 words) by tropicsbear
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sk8 the Infinity (Anime)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Nanjo Kojirou | Joe/Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom, Sakurayashiki Kaoru | Cherry Blossom & Shindo Ainosuke | Adam, Background Kikuchi Tadashi/Shindo Ainosuke | Adam
Additional Tags: Pectorals, Groping, Humor, Read Author's Notes
Summary: Kaoru’s figured out a very efficient way to manage his stress. Kojirou will just have to deal with it.
Why can’t he knead Kojirou’s pecs until all the stress is gone from his system? They’re right there!"
Getting Into The Zone
Jul. 24th, 2025 09:26 pmesteefee posting in fan_writersPosting here per china_shop's suggestion, as we were discussing in this thread:
I feel like when I'm writing, there are two zones. The first is more plodding and difficult, where I'm using prompts of where I want to go in the story (such as an outline) and [I'm] sort of blind emotionally, if that makes sense, and it's very slow going. The writing really suffers as a result. The second is the true zone, where I've really percolated the story/universe in advance, and I'm so deep in the backstories, 'verse, and intent of the overarching plots that the writing kind of just rolls out of me, and individual threads I'm not even consciously aware of pop out and intertwine in a really kinetic way. That is the gold standard for me, but so much harder to achieve. I really wish I knew how to create that zone more readily, but it appears to be an almost accidental thing that occurs when I'm really into a story idea.
mific went on to say (paraphrasing, don't want to steal her words) that sometimes it's the story idea that gets her there, and sometimes it's the headspace she's in that makes the words really flow.
What gets you into the right headspace for a good zone? One where the words come easily and you feel you're doing the kind of writing where synergy really happens?
china_shop's suggestion, as we were discussing in this thread:I feel like when I'm writing, there are two zones. The first is more plodding and difficult, where I'm using prompts of where I want to go in the story (such as an outline) and [I'm] sort of blind emotionally, if that makes sense, and it's very slow going. The writing really suffers as a result. The second is the true zone, where I've really percolated the story/universe in advance, and I'm so deep in the backstories, 'verse, and intent of the overarching plots that the writing kind of just rolls out of me, and individual threads I'm not even consciously aware of pop out and intertwine in a really kinetic way. That is the gold standard for me, but so much harder to achieve. I really wish I knew how to create that zone more readily, but it appears to be an almost accidental thing that occurs when I'm really into a story idea.
mific went on to say (paraphrasing, don't want to steal her words) that sometimes it's the story idea that gets her there, and sometimes it's the headspace she's in that makes the words really flow. What gets you into the right headspace for a good zone? One where the words come easily and you feel you're doing the kind of writing where synergy really happens?
Hero Complex [Renji+Byakuya; PG]
Jul. 24th, 2025 04:15 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: Hero Complex
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - Renji + Byakuya
Summary: Sometimes Renji rushes into things a little carelessly...
Rating: PG
Content: Injury
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls. No people, either real or fictional were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 350+ words. Written for the prompt protection. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - Renji + Byakuya
Summary: Sometimes Renji rushes into things a little carelessly...
Rating: PG
Content: Injury
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls. No people, either real or fictional were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 350+ words. Written for the prompt protection. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
Pet Toy [Kau/Akira; R]
Jul. 24th, 2025 03:39 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: Pet Toy
Fandom/Pairing: Togainu no Chi - Kau/Akira
Summary: Arbitro enjoys drugging his guests, and Akira is no exception...
Rating: R
Content: Canon-compliant awfulness, loss of consciousness, non-con, hurt/comfort...
Disclaimer: Togainu no Chi and all the characters in it are owned by Nitro+CHiRAL. I'm only borrowing them. No disrespect intended and I'm not earning any money from writing this. No people, either real or fictional, were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 300+ words. Written for the prompt unconsciousness. It's a little something I wrote during a drabbling session on my birthday together with my friend. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Togainu no Chi - Kau/Akira
Summary: Arbitro enjoys drugging his guests, and Akira is no exception...
Rating: R
Content: Canon-compliant awfulness, loss of consciousness, non-con, hurt/comfort...
Disclaimer: Togainu no Chi and all the characters in it are owned by Nitro+CHiRAL. I'm only borrowing them. No disrespect intended and I'm not earning any money from writing this. No people, either real or fictional, were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 300+ words. Written for the prompt unconsciousness. It's a little something I wrote during a drabbling session on my birthday together with my friend. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
POLL: Favourite releases from 2025 part 1
Jul. 24th, 2025 10:39 pmparadisedinermod posting in paradisedinerThanks to everyone who voted in the monthly polls - those polls have now closed, and the round-up poll for our favourite releases of 2025 part 1 is open!
Watch and listen to shortlisted songs/MVs on Spotify and Youtube
A few stats from our favourite tracks:
BG/GG
21 boy groups and male soloists
9 girl groups and female soloists
This is the first time we've had such a big difference. GG stans we have to work harder!
Artists by agency
6 artists: Hybe
6 artists: SM
3 artists: JYP
2 artists: Starship (including Highline)
1 each: 100, 257 Entertainment, ASND, The Black Label (YG), C9, Eden, FNC, KQ, Ours Co., Parastar, Wakeone, Warner Music Korea and WM
And now the poll:
Watch and listen to shortlisted songs/MVs on Spotify and Youtube
A few stats from our favourite tracks:
BG/GG
21 boy groups and male soloists
9 girl groups and female soloists
This is the first time we've had such a big difference. GG stans we have to work harder!
Artists by agency
6 artists: Hybe
6 artists: SM
3 artists: JYP
2 artists: Starship (including Highline)
1 each: 100, 257 Entertainment, ASND, The Black Label (YG), C9, Eden, FNC, KQ, Ours Co., Parastar, Wakeone, Warner Music Korea and WM
And now the poll:
Poll #33413 2025 part 1
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 34
What are your favourite releases of 2025 part 1?
View Answers
&team - Deer Hunter
5 (14.7%)
ALL(HOURS) - Gimme Gimme
1 (2.9%)
Ateez - Lemon Drop
7 (20.6%)
Big Ocean - Attention
3 (8.8%)
The Boyz - VVV
4 (11.8%)
BSS - CBZ (Primetime)
0 (0.0%)
CIX - Thunder
2 (5.9%)
Enhypen - Bad Desire (With or Without You)/Outside
4 (11.8%)
fromis_9 - Like You Better
4 (11.8%)
GOT7 - Python
4 (11.8%)
Hearts2Hearts - The Chase
1 (2.9%)
Irene and Seulgi - Tilt
2 (5.9%)
IVE - Attitude
2 (5.9%)
Kai - Adult Swim/Walls Don't Talk/Wait On Me
1 (2.9%)
Katseye - Gnarly
3 (8.8%)
Le Sserafim - Hot
2 (5.9%)
Mark - 1999
2 (5.9%)
MEOVV - Hands Up
4 (11.8%)
NMIXX - Know About Me
7 (20.6%)
ONF - The Stranger
2 (5.9%)
P1Harmony - Duh!
1 (2.9%)
Seventeen - Thunder
5 (14.7%)
SHINee - Poet | Artist
4 (11.8%)
Stray Kids - Giant (Korean version)/Burnin' Tires/Truman/Escape/Cinema
2 (5.9%)
Tablo, RM - Stop the Rain
4 (11.8%)
Ten - Bambola/Stunner
4 (11.8%)
Wonho - Better than Me
1 (2.9%)
XLOV - I'mma Be / 1 & Only
9 (26.5%)
Yeji - Air
4 (11.8%)
Zerobaseone - Blue
0 (0.0%)
Thick As Pleasure [Saga/Jack; PG-13]
Jul. 23rd, 2025 03:37 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: Thick As Pleasure
Fandom/Pairing: Visual Prison - Saga/Jack
Summary: The ritual of blood drinking between vampires is one of Jack's favourites...
Rating: PG
Content: Vampires, blood drinking, blood play, age difference
Disclaimer: The characters and world of Visual Prison belongs to A-1 Pictures studio. I'm just borrowing them for some transformative fiction for my own pleasure. No people, either real or fictional, were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 200+ words. Written for the prompt blood loss. It's a little something I wrote during a drabbling session on my birthday. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for hanging out with me and beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Visual Prison - Saga/Jack
Summary: The ritual of blood drinking between vampires is one of Jack's favourites...
Rating: PG
Content: Vampires, blood drinking, blood play, age difference
Disclaimer: The characters and world of Visual Prison belongs to A-1 Pictures studio. I'm just borrowing them for some transformative fiction for my own pleasure. No people, either real or fictional, were hurt in the writing of this story.
Notes: 200+ words. Written for the prompt blood loss. It's a little something I wrote during a drabbling session on my birthday. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for hanging out with me and beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
Rec Something Wednesday - omegaverse
Jul. 22nd, 2025 09:58 pmparadisedinermod posting in paradisedinerHere is where you can drop your recs or ask for recs for fanworks or any kind of media or content. This week's optional theme:
it's popular
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
[ New Music Monday | WIP Wednesday | Monthly General Chat | Comment Fest ]
Omegaverse
it's popular
Reminder: you can self-rec and promote your works in this comm too.
If you're leaving a rec for a fanwork, you can include some/all of the following info:
Curiosity [Renji/Byakuya; G]
Jul. 22nd, 2025 01:18 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: Curiosity
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Renji has noticed something about his Captain, and now he's curious to find out more.
Rating: G
Content: Authority figure kink, unrequited crush
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 250+ words. Written for the prompt Comfort media. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Renji has noticed something about his Captain, and now he's curious to find out more.
Rating: G
Content: Authority figure kink, unrequited crush
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 250+ words. Written for the prompt Comfort media. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
Days of Yearning [Sasaki/Miyano; PG]
Jul. 22nd, 2025 01:13 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: Days of Yearning
Fandom/Pairing: Sasaki to Miyano - Sasaki/Miyano
Summary: Sasaki's new life at university is painful, but not really because of his studies...
Rating: PG
Content: Fluff, teenage boy romance, pining
Disclaimer: I did not create these characters, they belong to Harusono Shô. I'm just borrowing them to act out my fantasies, while not earning any money whatsoever from it.
Notes: 650+ words. Written for the prompts torture, catch, deliver and lovesick. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for helping me with the beta. :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Sasaki to Miyano - Sasaki/Miyano
Summary: Sasaki's new life at university is painful, but not really because of his studies...
Rating: PG
Content: Fluff, teenage boy romance, pining
Disclaimer: I did not create these characters, they belong to Harusono Shô. I'm just borrowing them to act out my fantasies, while not earning any money whatsoever from it.
Notes: 650+ words. Written for the prompts torture, catch, deliver and lovesick. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for helping me with the beta. :)Read it here: DW | AO3
Meta: Why and how to blow the dust off a WIP
Jul. 22nd, 2025 09:02 amchina_shop posting in fan_writersHi! I've just posted a ramble (with lots of lists) about Why and how to blow the dust off a WIP. I'm 95% discovery writer, so this is from that perspective. :-)