Write Your Name On My Skin.

Whale Shark Gliding Through Bioluminiscent Algae _ Mike Nulty

hii! i would like to share a thot if it's okay with you! i've been thinking a lot about shy!reader and dream the morning after they have sex for the first time. it was actually reader's first time ever, and even though she absolutely loved every second of it, she's still a bit insecure when it comes to voicing her needs. so, that morning, when she finally whispers to dream that she would like to do it again (and again, and again lmao) he's like trying to control himself because the sound of her voice telling him that she needs him is too much (in a good way) - hope this is okay! i totally get it if you decide to ignore it! :)

The spice and the fluff??? The perfect combo 🥰

Black silken sheets were draped over your naked figure and Dream laying beside you. Your cheek was pressed firmly into the pillow as you watched Dream began to stir awake. His eyes fluttered opened and slid over, locking with yours.

“Mornin’,” you smiled softly.

He reached over cupping your face. He leaned in, kissing your forehead. “Good morning, my love.” He gently pulled away, gazing lovingly into your eyes. “And how are you? Are you sore in any way?”

A heat bloomed in your chest. Last night replayed sinfully in your head. You quickly dropped your gaze, shaking your head. You whispered shyly, “… no, I’m fine.”

Dream frowned slightly. “My dear, you must speak up.”

You cleared your throat, “I - I’m fine.”

Your tone wasn’t very convincing.

Dream tipped your chin up, making you look at him. “Talk to me. What is bothering you? Was it last night?”

“No … yes? Well …,” you sighed. It was now or never. “Could … could we go again?”

You had been thinking about it since you woke up. You craved Dream, and you only had a taste last night.

His eyebrows shot up.

You stuttered out, “I mean if you only want to! We don’t have to go now or -“

“I would love nothing more,” he purred.

You let out a shaky sigh and rubbed your thighs together. “Good … because I … I need you, Dream.”

Dream’s heart flipped. Something stirred inside of him.

You slowly reached out, wrapping your hand on the nape of his neck. You drew him close. Your lips skimmed over his, still a little hesitant and unsure. You licked your lips as your heart raced faster. “Please, I need you -“

Before you finish your sentence, Dream quickly flipped you onto your back, and crawled on top of you. His eyes flashed black, swirling with stars and far off galaxies. “And I will fulfill all your needs, my love.”

No to overwriting

In my last post, I mentioned things you don't need to worry about when writing your first book, including going into excessive detail.

Today, I want to dive deeper into one of those aspects: the idea that you don't overwrite in your first draft.

When you're embarking on the exciting journey of crafting your first book, it's easy to get caught up in the desire to make every sentence perfect, every dialogue sparkling, and every description exquisitely detailed. While these are certainly important elements of great writing, they don't need to be perfected in your initial draft.

Here's why:

Flow and Creativity: Your first draft is where the magic happens. It's where your creativity flows freely, and the story unfolds without restrictions. Overthinking and overwriting can disrupt this natural flow and stifle your creative voice. First drafts are for doing. For getting the idea down!

Stress Reduction: Focusing too much on perfection in the first draft can be stressful and overwhelming. It might even discourage you from continuing. Remember, it's okay to let your ideas flow without immediate scrutiny.

Revision Comes Later: Writing is a process, and revision is a critical part of it. You'll have ample opportunity to refine and improve your work in subsequent drafts. This is the stage where you can fine-tune sentences, fix grammar, and add the right level of detail.

Progress Over Perfection: The goal of your first draft is to get your ideas down on paper. It's more about progress than perfection. Don't let the pursuit of perfection hinder your progress as a writer.

Happy writing!

What’s writing, you know? What does writing actually mean?

𓆩☠︎︎𓆪Dark Fantasy Tropes:

Magic Hates You: Magic usually comes at a high price and is viewed as a corrupting force that characters really shouldn’t mess with.

The Government Hates You: Whatever government exists is usually oppressive or, at the very least, doesn’t look out for anyone’s best interests. Sometimes, those who are capable of sucking up to the right people or making back-alley deals can get what they want or need. Whoever is in charge often doesn’t care about “the poor” and would rather spend time doing things that don’t involve being a leader. Or, they could just be a very bad but active leader for reasons that can range from “Wants to help but actively makes things worse somehow” to “Violent maniac with no actionable way to reign in the crazy.”

Religious Institutions Also Hate You: If the deities aren’t real or uncaring, they acts as tricksters or deliberately antagonistic to mortals, needing constant appeasement and sacrifice just to keep them from wreaking havoc.

The Protagonist Hates You: Apathy and general melancholia are strong themes in general dark fantasy. This is especially noticeable in the protagonist, who is usually reluctant to get involved in the story, on top of having a snarky personality and constantly being angry or annoyed. If they aren’t totally unsure of themselves, they are frequently, extraordinarily arrogant, uppity, or just plain nasty toward others. And, they can often be self-absorbed or unwilling to do things for others without getting something in return.

Everyone Else Hates You, Too: Supporting characters run into the same behavioral and temperamental pitfalls: unwarrantedly aggressive, snooty, apathetic, annoyed, inconvenienced, and sardonic.

The World Hates You: Most of what’s going on in the world is the result of bad leadership and bad intentions. The way things are is often portrayed as hopeless and completely unwinnable, though this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

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