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Tom fully yeeted himself out.

Shaggy leans back against the seat of the van. The small box in his lap feels like it carries the weight of the sky, but he wouldn’t let go. No matter what.

The lanky teen gently rubs his finger over top of the silver box. “Scoob... I- I love you buddy.”

He can’t stop the tears. He doesn’t want to. He wants to scream and throw things because it’s not fair. Why Scoob? Why his best friend?

His sobs turn into into choked puffs of air. Shaggy had told the other to leave him be. The gang wasn’t the same without Scoob.

Shaggy sniffles, but furrows his brow as an uneasy feeling grows in his stomach. The air around him grows heavy. His eyes snap up to the back doors of the van as an eerie red glow shines through.

The doors suddenly fly open.

“Hey-Ho, Kermit the frog here. Shagg, it’s time.”

The teen glares daggers at the figure before him.

“Like.. Kermit, man. Now isn’t a good time.”

The muppet pulls down his dark cloak, revealing his sinister smile. “On the contrary, now is a perfect time.”

The scruffy teen turns his head away, clutching the silver box close to his chest. “I promised to like.. never use my power for evil man.”

Kermit just chuckles. “That’s what Mickey said too. And ah, look where he’s at.”

Shaggy remains silent. He looks down at the box in his arms as his breaths start to grow ragged.

The frog enters the van slowly and places a hand on Shaggy’s shoulder. “I’ll tell you a secret Shagg. Everything I do, it’s for Miss Piggy. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss her.”

The teen continues to remain silent, so Kermit leans closer. “Don’t you want to avenge Scooby-Doo? Get back at that man who took him away.”

Shaggy thinks for a moment, then his eyes harden in determination. “Like... yeah man. You’re right.” He opens the silver box and pulls out Scooby’s collar.

He clenches the collar as his eyes begin to glow. The van starts shaking, pulses of light shooting out from around the lanky teen. His eyes go completely green as he surges to 1% of his power. “I will find you Scooby. And then I’ll kill the man who took you from me.”

The rest of the gang watches in horror from just outside the van. Their eyes trained on the glowing figure that blows a hole through the top of their van. They’re transfixed. And they completely miss the small shadowy green figure that slinks away.

I’ve done it. I’ve found my type. Shaggy haired men with emotional issues being drawn to the dark side in a vulnerable state. I’ve found my favorite media. I’ve moved past the need to watch content I like I shall now m a k e.

Why have I never see this????

Thor Ragnarok: Deleted scene

Tips for Writing Sad Scenes

Remember not all characters express emotions the same way. For example, some characters are more closed off than others and will act accordingly. What makes one character collapse into a sobbing, wailing mess, might make another grieve quietly in a way people who don’t know them well might not even notice. That doesn’t make either reaction less impactful, it simply highlights the differences between the characters’ personalities.

Avoid melodrama. Going overboard with intense expressions of sadness can make them unintentionally humorous. Basically, make the intensity of characters’ emotions suit the situation and don’t let characters endlessly wallow in sorrow throughout the story. While it’s perfectly understandable for emotions to linger, dwelling on the same one with minimal variation risks losing the reader’s interest. 

Use buildup judiciously. Sometimes, you might decide to reveal that a bad situation is even more dire than the characters’ first thought, leading them to feel hopeless. Other times, the sad event might strike the characters as suddenly as a lightning strike.Giving characters and readers nuggets of hope can be especially effective. That’s because those lead people to believe that a positive outcome is possible, thereby making it hurt all the more when things take a turn for the worse.

Show characters seeking and giving comfort. Whether they try to drown their sorrows in alcohol or hug their friends close, moments where characters seek or give comfort show how much a sad event is impacting them. This provides good opportunities for bonding and possibly more conflict. Plus, coping mechanisms speak volumes about characters. Do they try to comfort others when they’re practically falling apart themselves? Do they seek some kinds of comfort but avoid others?

Emphasize lost opportunities. What will characters’ find much harder or even impossible now? If a character dies, who or what are they leaving behind? Who misses them now that they are gone? What dreams did they leave unfulfilled?

Say it with me folks:

“Eat the rich” means 1%ers and billionaires

middle class is closer to poverty than being a multimillionaire

“The rich” does NOT include children of billionaires (come on we’re at least slightly better than the plagues of Egypt)

Upper middle class children SHOULD NOT feel guilt over having money

Being aware of privilege and using your privilege to help others IS NOT a guilt trip

Constantly feeling guilty helps no one

Billionaires, however, should feel guilty over hoarding wealth.

Upper middle class is NOT rich

Black Lives Matter

Trans rights are human rights

More Ancient Than Magic

Summary: The Hogwarts AU ft. big brother Peter, BrOTP3 shenanigans, Dark Lord Thanos, and Head of Griffyndor Professor Stark

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For my wonderful giftee in the irondad secret santa exchange: @iamallyetnotatall I hope you like this!! I tried to use all your prompts and I had a lot of fun writing it! Have a really happy holidays and a wonderful New Year <3 <3  and thank you @irondadsecretsanta for planning this wonderful initiative! <3

-o0o-

“Petey do you copy?” Morgan’s dramatic whisper crackles in Peter’s ear. He brushes his fingers briefly against the enchanted earpiece to adjust it, smiling when he hears her little giggle.

“Yeah, I copy, anyone coming down the hall?”

“Nuh uh. Are you doing okay too?”

Peter takes stock of his situation. He’s currently sticking to the walls of a looping staircase whose steps he knows are one hundred percent booby-trapped. The last time he did this, he had a giant L on his forehead for seven hours and several extremely unnecessary and overly mortifying photos taken of him.

This time, he wouldn’t be defeated by some stupid stairs.

So far, his genius plan is working. So obviously, he deserves to brag about it. Shamelessly. “What’d I tell you M? Easy-peasy lemon squee-” Peter squeaks as he slides down the wall, the sticky charm wearing off as his concentration fluctuates.

“Oh my God, no no.” Peter mutters on his breath, pulling out his wand as quick as he can, “Inhaero!” He whisper shouts and all at once, the sticky quality returns to his hands and feet and he continues the trek up the tower.

“Phew.” Morgan says, “That was close.”

Peter cringes. “Way too close.”

As he nears the top of the stairs he can’t help but grimace as he examines all of the enchantments carved into the lock of the door and tries to remember all the charms he knows have been added- but what should he expect from the Head of Gryffindor house’s private chambers?

Carefully, he walks up the wall onto the ceiling so that his feet stick to the top and he hangs upside down, scrutinizing the lock. “Okay…” he whispers to himself, “M, read me the book again.”

“Kaaaay.” She chirps, “First you have to cast the ill-u-shan charm.”

“Good job Morgan.” Peter praises, “But it’s illusion, with a j kinda sound.”

“That’s weird.” She says immediately, and Peter can just see that familiar Stark look of dismissive confusion.

He snorts, “Yeah, English is weird, but hold on just a sec.”

Peter pulls out his wand, ready to reveal just what exactly was guarding the door. “Incantaeum revelare.” Immediately, the doorknob glows blue and a series of colours burst out like flares.

“What the-?” Peter’s so taken aback by the rainbow of lights that he doesn’t notice when several things happen all at once.

First is Morgan’s squeak of surprise, “Daddy!” and the somewhat distant, “Hey munchkin, what are you-”

A dramatic gasp.

Okay so he’s seen the instruction paper. Alright, alright, Peter’s super screwed alright-

Second, the rainbow light immediately disappears and okay he can deal with that, it’s okay, it’s- but then the stones shift beneath him and an entirely new door made of obsidian bursts through the floor. Okay that’s not good but- oh shit, oh great, suddenly, each of the steps starts shaking, sliding left and right until even the ceiling shakes and-

“Oh no.”

Peter’s charm breaks and he falls right into the ground just as Tony’s voice ricochets off the walls, “Parker!!”

“Oh NOOOOO.” Peter groans, quickly running through the list of every spell he knows and finding it extremely rude that no one had already invented an Oh Shit I’m About To Get In Trouble Can The Ground Just Make Room For Me Within It Ok Thanks Bye spell.

BuT tHat wOuLdn’T bE a uSEfuL sPElL fOr YoUNG WizARDs.

Okay, so he dies then.

Resigned to his fate, Peter sprawls atop the now dormant steps and just waits until the Head of his House finds him.

Tony arrives carrying Morgan on his hip and a dry, yet still vaguely amused expression. “Peter.” He greets.

“Professor.” Peter replies, in that same tone.

Tony looks behind him, cracking a grin, “Well, at least you got past the staircase this time.”

Peter throws himself back on the steps.

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Writing x Characters When You Aren’t x, A Masterlist

x: a variable used to represent something unknown.

We’ve seen an influx of questions about how to write stories based around characters of color, disability, non-binary, etc. when the author does not fall into these categories. Rather than have these posts take over the site, we’ve decided to compile a list of resources to help our fellow writers become more educated about writing what they do not immediately know. However, this list is not the end-all-be-all of knowledge; one should always try to learn from someone with first hand experience in any topic. The world is constantly growing and changing, and because of that, there will always be more to learn. The admins at Plotline Hotline want to help writers form respectful, informed, and realistic characters that broaden the narrow range we see in literature today. 

*Be wary that some of the topics listed below contain sensitive material. Reader discretion is advised.* 

As always, the links I found to be especially apt will be in bold. Topics are listed alphabetically, excepting the “other” section.

Culture

Appropriate Cultural Appropriation

What is Cultural Appropriation? [1,2,3]

Cultural Appropriation Is, In Fact, Indefensible

Voice Appropriation & Writing About Other Cultures

Diversity, Appropriation, and Writing the Other [List]

Disability

Writing Disibilities [1,2,3,4,5]

Guides to Writing Deaf or Hard of Hearding People

National Association of the Deaf - Resources [List]

World Federation of the Deaf

Using a Prosthetic Device

Prostehtic Limbs (Character Guide)

How NOT to Write Disabled Characters

A Guide to Disibility Rights Law (United States)

Timeline of Disibility Rights in the United States

Social Security Disability: List of Impairments, Medical Conditions, and Problems [List] (United States)

How to Write Disabled Characters: An Opinion Piece

Artificial Eye Resources [List][Various]

Adapting to the Loss of an Eye

Misconceptions and Myths About Blindness

Blind Characters: A Process of Awareness

Writing Blind Characters [List]

Types of Learning Disabilities [List]

Diversity

A Guide to Spotting and Growing Past Stereotypes

How to Prepare to Write a Diverse Book

The Diversity of Writing

Why Diversity Matters for Everyone

Writing a Driverse Book [1,2,3,4,5]

Diversity, Political Correctness and The Power of Language

Diversity Book List [List][Books]

Basic Tips To Write Subcultures & Minority Religions Better 

Basic Tips to Avoid Tokenism

Gender

GLAAD Media Reference Guide - Transgender

Creating Well-Written Trans Characters

A Few Things Writers Need To Know About Sexuality & Gender Expression

Trans (Character Guide & Bio Building)

A Non-Binary Person’s Guide to Invented Pronouns

Gender Neutral Writing [List]

Keeping a Trans* Person a Person  

Suggestions for Reducing Gendered Terms in Language [Photo]

How to Review a Trans Book as a Cis Person

Writing Characters of Different Genders [List]

Understanding Gender

Gender Spectrum Resources [List]

Gender History

Illness 

Writing Chronic Illness [1,2]

The Spoon Theory - Also pertains to disibility

About HIV/AIDS

Sexually Transmitted Diseases [List]

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sex and Gender Differences in Health [Study]

All Chronic Illness Topics [List]

Coping with Chronic Illness

All Cancer Types

A Day in the Life of a Home Health Aide/Health Coach

Fiction Books With Chronically Ill Main Characters- Not Cancer [List][Books]

Neurotype (Including Mental Health)

Writing an Autistic Character When You Don’t Have Autism

Depression Resources [List]

What to Consider When Writing Mental Illness

Stanford Psychiatric Patient Care

Inpatient Psychiatric Questions and Tips

Don’t Call Me Crazy [Documentary]

(Avoid) Romanticizing Mental Illness [1,2]

A Day in the Life of a Mental Hospital Patient

State-run vs. Private Mental Hospitals

Mental Disorders

Mental Hospital Non-Fiction [List][Books]

National Institute of Mental Health - Mental Health Information [List]

Writing Autistic

What Causes PTSD?

Remember, Remember: The Basics of Writing Amnesia

ADHD Basic Information

What is a Learning Disability?

What is Neurotypical?

Race

Writing Race: A Checklist for Authors

Transracial Writing for the Sincere

Is my character “black enough”

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Challenge, Counter, Controvert: Subverting Expectations

Writing With Color: Blogs - Recs - Resources [List]

Writing People of Color (If you happen to be a person of another color)

7 Offensive Mistakes Well-Intentioned Writers Make

Description Guide - Words for Skin Tone

Religion

Religion in Novels: Terrific or Taboo?

How to Write a Fantasy Novel that Sells: The Religion

Writing About Faith And Religion

From Aladdin to Homeland: How Hollywood Can Reinforce Racial and Religious Stereotypes 

Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [List]

Writing Gay Characters [1,2,3]

American Civil Liberties Union - LGBT+ Rights

LGBT+ Rights by Country or Territory

History of Gay Rights

Gay Rights Movement

LGBT+ Culture

Gay Myths and Stereotypes

LGBT+ Studies Web Sites [List]

LGBTQ Youth Issues

LGBTData.com

Overview of Gay and Lesbian Parenting, Adoption and Foster Care (United States)

Other

How Doctors’ Offices—and Queer Culture—Are Failing Autistic LGBTQ People

Five Traps and Tips for Character Development

Developing Realistic Characters

I hope that this list will provide topics a writer may not initially think to research when writing. If there are any resources that you think would be fitting for this list, please let us know! We want to have as many helpful sources as possible to maximize learning opportunities. 

Stay educated,

xx Sarah

to grow up without you:  an aang and air nomad playlist  a study into aang and the air nomads through ballads and bittersweet songs

this was made for @tisthequenchiest​, i hope you enjoy it rad! 

tracklist below

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Hand Prompts

For all you writers out there…

Hand holding

Hand kisses

Playing with each other’s fingers

Running a thumb over the other’s hand

Hand SQUEEZES for comfort during a stressful situation

High-fives

Poking each other’s hands playfully

Hands resting beside each other, barely brushing

SCARS! ON! HANDS! (Tracing the scar with a fingertip, as the other stands, motionless.)

Dancing, hands linked according to the proper hold (but the touch is just a little too gentle, or too tight, to be routine)

Sign language

Morse Code, where one taps a message against the other’s hand

Sliding a bracelet onto the other’s wrist

Sliding a ring onto the other’s finger

Applying! Bandages!

Warming the other’s hands with their own

Fingers interlaced

Covering the other’s hand with their own

Tracing the patterns of the other’s hand and wrist

Hands brushing as they walk beside each other, each hoping the other will close the gap and take their hand

One with extremely soft hands, the other with extremely rough and calloused hands

BOTH with calloused hands

Holding hands while saying Grace

One with tiny hands, one with huge hands

Comparing! Hand! Sizes! By! Pressing! Palms! Together!

Fingers brushing as they hand each other things

Reaching for something at the same time, hands brushing, pulling away like they’ve been burned

Not noticing that they’re holding hands until friends point it out

Hands that turn to lifelines, connecting them together

One holding the hand of the other, who is unconscious, silently pleading with them to wake up

Bonus: The slow, weak squeeze when the other one finally starts to wake up

H a n d s

how to draw arms ? ?