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i am LOVING the Magnus archives rn

Only recently started listening to it (im mid S2)

at first idk if I’d stick with it bc not that big of a horror fan :/

but I’ve really warmed up to the overarching narrative formed by individual stories style and the mystery solving

My fav part is the reveal of apathetic cold-hearted Jon being an absolutely crazy conspiracy theorist

I pretended I didn’t believe the statements bc someone is watching

What an unhinged individual

then him becoming a paranoid stalker trying to solve Gertrude’s murder all the while not realising he was the prime suspect BROOOO

creating a toxic work environment & turning into that boss that everyone would hate irl

Then turning his gaslighting onto Tim as well with the “you can’t quit and I can’t fire you there’s something wrong with the archive” (which is valid but the way the convo started with Tim informing him he’s not doing his job as head archivist to Jon kinda convincing Tim of his conspiracies is hilarious)

Idk if I want to become an engineer anymoreee

I saw one of these signs at the train station recently and my instinctual reaction to seeing 6101 was, 'niiice that type of aluminium makes great floor joists'.

Is this my life now?

doodles of some ghosts

A comment

in one of my old WIPs:

‘This is about me being aromantic NOT dramatic, in case you forgot your own sexuality’

my younger self was such a sassy bloke lmao

(younger me is me from a few months ago)

overwhelmed with gratitude for existence. it is an unfathomable gift with nothing expected in return, and yet THIS VERY FACT that i am not required to give back makes me WANT to give back so much more

10 Flaws to Give Your Perfect Characters to Make Them Human

If you're tired of the usual vices like arrogance or impatience, here are some unique (or at least less basic) character flaws to give your perfect characters: 

Pathological Altruism

A character so obsessed with helping others that they end up doing more harm than good. Their inability to let others grow or face consequences creates tension.

2. Moral Narcissism

A character who sees themselves as morally superior to others, constantly justifying selfish or harmful actions because they believe they have the moral high ground.

3. Chronic Self-Sabotage

A character who intentionally undermines their own success, perhaps due to deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, pushing them into frustrating, cyclical failures.

4. Emotional Numbness

Rather than feeling too much, this character feels too little. Their lack of emotional response to critical moments creates isolation and makes it difficult for them to connect with others.

5. Fixation on Legacy

This character is obsessed with how they’ll be remembered after death, often sacrificing present relationships and happiness for a future that’s uncertain.

6. Fear of Irrelevance

A character-driven by the fear that they no longer matter, constantly seeking validation or pursuing extreme measures to stay important in their social or professional circles.

7. Addiction to Novelty

Someone who needs constant newness in their life, whether it’s experiences, relationships, or goals. They may abandon projects, people, or causes once the excitement fades, leaving destruction in their wake.

8. Compulsive Truth-Telling

A character who refuses to lie, even in situations where a lie or omission would be the kinder or more pragmatic choice. This flaw causes unnecessary conflict and social alienation.

9. Over-Identification with Others' Pain

Instead of empathy, this character feels others' pain too intensely, to the point that they can’t function properly in their own life. They’re paralyzed by the suffering of others and fail to act effectively.

10. Reluctant Power

A character who fears their own strength, talent, or influence and is constantly trying to shrink themselves to avoid the responsibility or consequences of wielding it.

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the one purpose of a book is to make information easily available, a task which this university-appointed engineering data book fails miserably at accomplishing