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I just got an idea: what if a symbiote was injected into a human? Like, the actual symbiote, not like Anti-Venom stuff. IDK if this is even scientifically possible to inject a symbiotic creature into someone, but hey, creativity.

Anyway. Since it’s injected into the person, it changes their DNA and stuff and the body gradually adapts to the intrusion, evolving the body. So, their entire body is now like the Symbiote.

For example, if you throw something at the Person™, they could just make a hole in their body or shift their body to avoid getting it. Or maybe something like an arrow could just pass through because they have a goo-like body now thanks to the goo-like nature of a symbiote without a host.

They can maybe shift to resemble anything? Like, maybe their feet can shift to have skater blades, who knows? Maybe they can even copy the mechanics of wheels and have wheels for feet, IDK if the friction would hurt though. Maybe they can just snatch something from the shelf of a grocery store and store it inside their body because they have a goo-like body and they can just absorb it into them. They can probably shape shift now into different things or people! Granted, the people they shift into will have their own color scheme. So if you're white, whoever you shift into will be white no matter if you copied a black man's look or not.

You cannot change your genetic makeup...well, the color palette at least. And if you shift into things??? It's probably all black or whatever color the Symbiote was and you can't copy certain materials like glass because how??

You know how Symbiote hosts can swing like Spidey? Well, they can do that with any part of their body. Which...Symbiotes can probably do naturally since...well, since they don't have a limit to the wrist like Spidey does. Soo...eh. They're basically the same, except every Symbiote trait is now innate to them.

They probably cringe or just get discomfort from being under the heat or having steam hit their body. Not pain, but mild discomfort. It's when fire is involved that a problem arises.

And they are not allowed in loud spaces or they are in pain. Clubs? Nope. Parties? Nope. They would get noise-cancelling earphones. And because of their aversion to loud noises, they probably start becoming more reclusive and introverted, preferring quiet spaces.

Maybe because it is a symbiote that is injected into them, they still have the living creature but just in their head. Unless they wanted to make a head for themselves like Symbiotes do. So it is basically just a Symbiote, still in your head and everything, it just can't get off of you. Two different people in one body.

Also, maybe, just maybe, because it was injected...you get access to the Hive Mind. Complete access without even needing permission. That being said, since Venom bonded with Spidey which means Spidey's abilities are now in the Hive Mind which explains why Venom has a lot of Spidey's abilities—Person™ will still have those abilities. Stronger than Spidey and have Spider-Sense. Spidey will also not be able to sense Person™.

Thing is, when you do Symbiote stuff like stretching a portion of yourself like Venom does when he swings or grabs something to hurl at someone, it can either be the Person™'s skintone or the color of the Symbiote, it is generally up to the person what they go for. Usually, when shape shifting, they'd just shift their appearance and not change color during the process to be more subtle. Probably just subtly changing their features gradually to be less noticeable. But when they're doing Symbiote stuff, I imagine that their limb would become the color of the Symbiote so it doesn't look like they're a goo-like version of Mr. Fantastic.

Short people can be taller! Tall people can be shorter!

Male bodies can have lady parts! Female bodies can have male parts!

MJ: Do you ever sleep? Peter: Define ‘sleep.’ MJ: Not texting me at 3 a.m. asking if grilled cheese counts as a personality trait. Peter: I stand by that question, by the way.

Fuyumi: Stop eating my fries. Natsuo: You left them unattended. That’s a declaration of abandonment. Fuyumi: I went to get ketchup. Natsuo: So you planned to make them better. That’s on you.

“At a Distance, Spring is Green” is a K-drama that holds a special place in my heart. I think the way it portrayed youth—with its shadows and lights—was beautiful, it felt like such an introspective drama that made me feel something not quite nostalgic, but a sense of understanding and made me think of youth. I think a lot of lessons can be taken from this drama, there is a lot to learn from the characters and their philosophies and ideologies, and their growth.

I know that almost everything that everyone has been talking about when it comes to this K-Drama is the fact that it’s the most BL not-BL drama ever, or how it should be a BL. But, as for me, I don’t really care that it isn’t a BL and I’m a huge fujoshi. I admit, I think that adding an LGBT plotline to it can add a lot more, there is a lot to explore in an LGBT plotline especially being in a conservative country like Korea and having Yeo Jun’s circumstances. But, “At a Distance, Spring is Green” is more than that.

It’s a story about falling in love, about being young, about learning to let go, about friendships, about family, about the light at the end of the tunnel, about the darkness in each of us, about forgiveness, about moving on, about finding happiness, about life circumstances. It’s not just about romance. It is inherently more than that. Honestly, it’s very underrated and I hope more people can watch it and enjoy the nuances of it and the messages that each character can dish out.

I think the team did such a fantastic job at portraying youth. And a lot of the dialogues have made me think about things.

So, hopefully, people start watching it.

TW: depictions of domestic violence and child abuse

I’m really sad that, since Beautiful Audrey isn’t a famous Korean movie, the soundtrack doesn’t have lyrics on YouTube.

If you like Park Ji-Hoon from “Weak Hero Class 1 & 2” or “At a Distance, Spring is Green”, then you should watch Beautiful Audrey.

Songs from Beautiful Audrey that I really liked:

“My Name” - Mother’s (Kim Jung-Nan) theme [singer unknown]

“I'm Sorry” Ji-Eun’s (Kim Bo-Young) theme, song to her mother [Singer : Kim Seohyun]

“I'm Sorry” English Version

Why is no one writing a fanfic about Su-ho reading all of the messages that Si-Eun left when he was in a coma?

Contradictions

I'm the very embodiment of contradictions. The physical manifestation of duality molded into a body. I am the adjective of two extremes. To describe me is to confuse oneself, to describe me is to describe everything and nothing. I feel inferiority just as I feel superiority. I'm the most evil nice person to exist for there are equal amounts of nicety than there is evil in me. I am sinful saint. I utter the words of a god that my heart oozes no faith for, yet any arguments of my god's existence fills me with a rage like a devout.

I grieve no one and everyone. My heart beats no care or love for any entity be it my family or my friends or a lover that never will exist for my heart will hold nothing but apathy. Yet. My words and my actions are devotions of a semblance of a love that I do not feel. My thoughts are dedicated for them as if I am driven by love—yet my heart beats nothing but pumped blood.

I understand myself very well, the only person to ever understand me. Though I confuse myself all the time. I am so inexplicable that I am only explained by my name. My name is all the explanations one needs, every nuances of my being—blurred and confusing it may be for anyone but me. They explain me by uttering my name, chalk it up to [—] being [—] as if that's the only explanation for my behavior and my words and my expressions.

People talk about me as if they can understand me, as if their words are true. It is not. Even those that hold the title of my closest friend always gets it wrong. They say my name as if it explains it all despite them not knowing what it is that's actually being explained by the simple whisper of my name.

What's in a name, I wonder?

Because it definitely is not understanding.

Self-Protection or Self-Sabotage?

Red Flag Culture as a Reflection of Gen Z’s Avoidant Behaviour

From 'icks' to instant cut-offs, from ghosting to job-hopping—Gen Z is a master of raising a red flag and disappearing. Red flag culture is a trendy social practice wherein people actively identify traits from others that could be a warning sign of potential problems, and they then either proceed with caution or disengage entirely. This is essentially the practice of being wary of “red flags” to avoid a toxic situation. However, with its widespread practice through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, red flag culture has evolved from a tool for identifying genuinely toxic situations to a justification for disengagement at the slightest discomfort. Rather than fostering open communication or conflict resolution, it often encourages avoidance—an instinct deeply linked to avoidant behavioral patterns. This tendency to cut ties at the first sign of imperfection reflects a broader psychological inclination: the preference to withdraw rather than confront challenges, a hallmark of avoidant behavior. This trend of instant labeling of red flags reflects a broader shift in how Gen Z interacts with relationships, workplaces, and social connections, where digital culture normalizes avoidance over confrontation. Red flag culture, then, is not just a trend—it is a reflection of the avoidant behaviors and tendencies Gen Z has developed.

Avoidance behaviour refers to the actions people undertake to cope with uncomfortable or distressing situations, thoughts, or feelings. This can take the form of ignoring calls or messages, avoiding conflict, or cancelling plans at the last minute (Saxena, 2024). In 2024, Powers discussed with clinical psychologist and attachment styles expert, Dr. Morgan Anderson, about attachment styles and discovered that avoidant attachment style is on the rise, particularly with the younger generation. Avoidance behaviour is often attributed to be a sign of avoidant attachment style. An avoidant attachment style is characterized by strong discomfort with emotions, emotional intimacy, and a strong desire for independence (Cleveland Clinic, 2024)(Gould, 2024). Signs of an avoidant attachment style includes: an avoidance of complaining and preferring to sulk or give hints as to the problem, having feelings of high self-esteem while having a negative view of others, being overly focused on their own needs and comforts, feeling as though their partners are being clingy when they simply want to get emotionally closer, having a strong sense of independence, and withdrawing, or tuning out, from unpleasant conversations or sights (Haghighi, 2023).

This tendency toward avoidance is not just limited to attachment styles but is also closely linked to mental health concerns. Research by Struijs et al. (2017) indicates that increased avoidance is prevalent in people with anxiety disorders and depression, conditions that have been rising among Gen Z. As anxiety and depression become more widespread, many young people may adopt avoidance behaviors as a coping mechanism, steering clear of situations that could trigger distressing emotions and exacerbate their symptoms. A 2019 study conducted by Twenge et al. found that depression rates increased significantly among adolescents and young adults, highlighting a possible link between declining mental health and the rise of avoidant tendencies within this generation. Moreover, anxiety creates heightened sensitivity to stress and uncertainty, leading Gen Z to avoid situations that may trigger emotional discomfort. Due to this, Gen Z seems to struggle with presentations and job interviews—A New York Post divulges that one in five employers that are hiring Gen Z found Gen Z to be unprepared, facing issues with making eye contact, dressing inappropriately, and demands of unreasonable salaries. This could cause them to exhibit avoidance behaviour such as procrastination and dropping commitments. 

Beyond individual mental health struggles, social media plays a critical role in reinforcing avoidance behaviors among Gen Z. Online platforms encourage quick judgments and disengagement through red flag culture, where individuals are more likely to immediately cut off relationships instead of working through conflicts. The emphasis on identifying ‘toxic’ traits, while sometimes necessary, has also led to an increased tendency to avoid uncomfortable but necessary conversations, mirroring the avoidant behaviors shaped by anxiety and attachment styles. Furthermore, social media has made avoidance more effortless than ever. Cutting people off no longer requires confrontation—it is as simple as clicking the “block” or “unfollow” button. The rise of ghosting culture reflects this shift, as individuals can now disengage from relationships by simply ignoring messages or calls, avoiding uncomfortable conversations altogether. Further, the rise of the red flag culture has also evolved to a tool of avoidance.

With the popularization of the term “red flag” through platforms such as TikTok and Twitter, the overuse of the term started to encourage avoidance rather than open communication. From minor flaws to valid red flags—the line starts to blur as people start labeling minor incompatibilities as dealbreakers. There becomes this fine line between healthy-boundary setting and avoidance disguised as self-protection. While recognizing red flags is crucial for one’s mental and emotional wellbeing, however, red flag culture sometimes exaggerates these red flags—often as an excuse to avoid emotional effort. Valid red flags are based on consistent patterns of behaviour that indicate potential harm, toxicity, or disrespect. Frequently, they involve violations of boundaries, displaying manipulative behaviour, dishonesty, infidelity, etc. 

But calling red flags becomes avoidance when people: overgeneralize past negative experience and believe that people who exhibit the same tendencies will be exactly like their past experience; b.) hold their partners at impossibly high standards wherein any imperfections are deal-breakers; c.) use red flags as an excuse to avoid emotional intimacy and possible hurt; d.) project their own flaws or red flag traits on others and pin the blame on them. An example of an exaggerated red flag is “he/she texts dry.” People may end a relationship over dry texting, stating that their partner lacks communication skills and/or they need better communication; rather than genuinely and effectively communicating their needs to their partner, they choose to end it to avoid putting in the emotional effort. 

Of course, this extends beyond romantic relationships. It affects even the workplace and platonic relationships. In friendships, a single perceived red flag can justify cutting someone off immediately. Likewise, red flags can be spotted in the workplace in co-workers or employers. They may quit at the first sight of a pet peeve in a coworker or their employer. Instead of working through workplace struggles, Gen Z could opt to disengage fully. Employees could quit via emails or ghost employers, as long as they can avoid confrontation and in-person conversations. Due to this trend of disengaging and identifying red flags, some members of the Gen Z may forever seek out the perfect job, never settling for anything as they view every hurdle as a deal-breaker. This pattern of premature disengagement fuels job-hopping, workplace instability, and weaker conflict resolution skills, as every hurdle is seen as a deal-breaker rather than an opportunity for growth.

At its core, red flag culture serves a protective purpose—raising awareness of genuine toxic behaviors and rejecting the tolerance of unhealthy dynamics that past generations often endured. Gen Z, with its heightened focus on mental health, may have embraced this mindset as a way to break the cycle of normalized toxicity. However, in prioritizing self-protection, they risk self-sabotage, disengaging from situations that require emotional effort and resilience. In some cases, avoidance serves as a necessary mechanism to protect individuals from harm. For example, young people may choose to distance themselves from family members exhibiting abusive or toxic behavior to safeguard their mental health. Conversely, the normalization and glamorization of toxic relationships in media consumed by Gen Z can lead to the acceptance of unhealthy behaviors, potentially perpetuating a cycle of maladaptive coping strategies.

In an era where red flag culture dominates online discourse, Gen Z has embraced avoidance as both a protective mechanism and a social norm. While the practice of identifying red flags initially aimed to safeguard individuals from toxic relationships and unhealthy environments, its widespread use—especially through social media—has blurred the line between valid caution and excessive disengagement. Social media platforms amplify this tendency, making avoidance effortless through ghosting, blocking, and instant cut-offs. Consequently, what once served as a means of self-preservation has evolved into a habit of sidestepping discomfort, emotional effort, and conflict resolution.  

This avoidance pattern is deeply rooted in broader psychological and societal trends. Rising levels of anxiety, attachment insecurities, and workplace dissatisfaction contribute to Gen Z’s reluctance to engage in difficult but necessary conversations. Whether in friendships, romantic relationships, or professional settings, the impulse to disengage at the first sign of imperfection fosters instability, weakens resilience, and hinders personal and emotional growth. The normalization of avoidance, while sometimes a justified reaction to past generations’ tolerance of toxicity, also risks promoting unrealistic expectations and an inability to navigate life’s inevitable challenges.  

Moving forward, Gen Z can benefit from shifting red flag culture toward a more balanced approach—one that distinguishes between legitimate boundaries and avoidance disguised as self-protection. Media literacy and emotional intelligence play crucial roles in fostering this shift, encouraging individuals to engage in open conversations, practice constructive confrontation, and critically assess whether disengagement is truly necessary or simply a reflexive response to discomfort. Red flag culture, when wielded thoughtfully, can serve as a tool for empowerment rather than an excuse for avoidance. By embracing a mindset of growth rather than retreat, Gen Z can transform avoidance into an opportunity for deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and lasting resilience.

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Haghighi, A.S. (2023, November 16). What is avoidant attachment?. Medical News Today. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/avoidant-attachment. 

Power, C. (2024, October 16). The attachment style that's growing faster than all the others. Mamamia. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.mamamia.com.au/attachment-styles-dr-morgan-anderson/. 

Saxena, S. (2024, September 20). Avoidance Behavior: Examples, Impacts, & How to Overcome. Choosing Therapy. Retrieved on February 22, 2025, from https://www.choosingtherapy.com/avoidance-behavior/. 

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Twenge, J.M. et al. (2019). Age, Period, and Cohort Trends in Mood Disorder Indicators and SuicideRelated Outcomes in a Nationally Representative Dataset, 2005–2017. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 128(3), 185–199. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/abn-abn0000410.pdf. 

Take the Blame Off of My Shoulders

Reclaiming Eve and Battling Misogyny

The story of Eve is common knowledge. She originated from a piece of a man to serve as a helper, then became the ultimate cause of humanity’s downfall. Many believe Eve is the villain—she acted as the temptress, fell victim to deception first, and committed the first sin. Because of her incompetence, naivety, and gullibility, people interpret the story of Adam and Eve as the primary source of gender roles, stereotypes, and even gender wars—especially misogyny. This essay re-examines Eve’s story through a feminist lens, challenging the narrative that she is solely responsible for humanity’s fall and exploring how this interpretation has shaped gender roles and misogyny.

To analyze her story, society must examine the root of these beliefs. How did humanity develop the idea that women should submit to men because God created them as subordinates? First, two accounts of Adam and Eve’s creation exist. In Genesis 1:27, the passage states: “So God created mankind in His image, in the image of God he created them; male and female, he created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’” The second account, found in Genesis 2, provides a more detailed version of humanity’s creation. Genesis 2:18 recounts, “the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’”

Both narratives portray God as creating Eve as Adam’s equal and companion. However, over the years, people have interpreted Genesis 2:18 to mean that God created Eve as a mere helper—a “little woman,” so to speak. However, a closer look at the Hebrew text offers a different perspective. The word “helper” translates from the Hebrew word “ezer” (pronounced ay-zer). Ezer means “to assist” or “to help” without implying a hierarchy between the helper and the helped. Biblical texts often associate ezer with God assisting His people. By using this word to describe Eve, God Himself elevated her role rather than diminished it.

Ezer frequently appears alongside “kenegado”—ezer kenegado—which means “a helper suitable for him.” This phrase suggests that God designed Eve as Adam’s equal partner, not his subordinate. Nowhere in the text does God specify what kind of aid Eve was meant to provide. Genesis 2:18 states that God created Eve to alleviate Adam’s loneliness and to rule alongside him. This interpretation implies that women were created as companions to men, without suggestions of subordination.

Some argue that Eve’s creation from Adam’s rib symbolizes interdependence rather than hierarchy, implying that Adam and Eve were meant to share an equal partnership rather than a master-servant relationship. Furthermore, both were created in God’s likeness (Genesis 1:27). If God had established a hierarchy between them from the start, this structure would contradict their shared divine image and undermine the idea of their equality.

Furthermore, some interpretations of the creation story emphasize the order of creation, with Eve coming second after Adam. This sequence has been used to suggest a hierarchical structure, where Adam is the primary creation and Eve is secondary, positioned as subordinate. However, the mere fact that Eve was created second does not inherently imply that she was inferior to Adam. In other parts of the Bible, there is no explicit hierarchy between humans and animals based on the order of creation, and the order itself should not be used to justify gender inequality. 

If Eve had been intended as inferior, the narrative would contradict the idea that both were created in God's image, as outlined in Genesis 1:27, which states that both male and female were created equally in God's likeness. The idea of Eve's creation as a complementary partner to Adam challenges the assumption that her creation from Adam’s rib is a sign of subordination. The act of Eve being made from Adam’s rib can be seen not as a symbol of her secondary status, but rather of the intimate connection between them, pointing to interdependence rather than dominance.

This misunderstanding of Eve’s role feeds directly into the narrative of the Fall. Traditionally, Eve is blamed for the first sin, depicted as the one who succumbs to temptation and leads Adam astray. However, Genesis 3:6 contains a critical detail: Adam was present during the entire interaction between Eve and the serpent. While Eve may have taken the first bite, Adam’s passive presence and subsequent participation are equally significant. 

His failure to intervene or resist complicates the popular narrative, yet Eve is the one to be held overwhelmingly responsible. By placing the blame on her alone, society perpetuates a harmful stereotype that women are inherently weak, gullible, and morally inferior to men. This narrative has historically justified patriarchal structures that place women under male authority, framing them as incapable of making rational decisions on their own. Men, in contrast, are depicted as passive victims of female influence, absolving them of responsibility for their actions.

By portraying Eve as the primary culprit in humanity’s downfall, women have been framed as weak, gullible, and prone to sin. The spread of this belief reinforced the notion that women needed men—specifically, male authority—to be guided and to control them lest they commit sin or crime. This entire belief fortifies patriarchal structures; most of society, especially in previous eras, establishes male dominance, habitually limiting women’s autonomy, such as removing women’s rights, etc.

The archetype of Eve as the seductive temptress has been a persistent and damaging cultural trope. This portrayal of women as inherently deceitful or dangerous has had profound social implications. The “Eve as temptress” narrative served as the basis for centuries of legal, religious, and social policies that restricted women’s rights and independence. Women were often excluded from intellectual, political, and devout spheres, and viewed as a threat to male authority. 

The idea that women’s emotional and moral nature was inherently flawed was used to justify their exclusion from leadership roles in society, education, and the church. This view also fed into the stereotype that women are driven by irrational impulses rather than reason, which continues to affect the way women are perceived in professional and personal contexts.

Furthermore, the notion of Eve as a femme fatale has persisted throughout history in the form of notorious women who were blamed for men’s downfalls. Figures like Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn, and Mata Hari were often depicted in historical narratives as manipulative and dangerous, echoing the same tropes found in the story of Eve. 

In modern times, this archetype still influences societal views of women, particularly in the context of victim-blaming. In cases of sexual harassment and assault, women are often held responsible for men’s transgressions, just as Eve was blamed for Adam’s fall. This ongoing pattern reflects how deeply ingrained the “Eve as temptress” narrative is in our collective consciousness.

The Fall itself marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between Adam and Eve. After the transgression, Adam names Eve, a significant act of control that reflects the shift in power dynamics. Before the Fall, Adam and Eve share a relationship of equality, but after the Fall, Adam exercises dominion over Eve by naming her, thus asserting male authority in a manner that establishes a new, hierarchical structure. 

God’s punishment of Eve, which includes pain in childbirth and subjugation to her husband, has been interpreted as the establishment of male dominance. This divine pronouncement became the basis for centuries of patriarchal systems, with women positioned as subservient to men, both in marriage and in society. The punishment also reflects the introduction of suffering and inequality into the human experience, as the once-egalitarian relationship between man and woman is fractured by the consequences of the Fall.

Feminist theologians have long argued that the traditional reading of Eve’s actions has been misinterpreted. Rather than seeing her desire for knowledge as sinful, feminist scholars emphasize that Eve’s quest for wisdom is a courageous and necessary part of the human experience. In Gnostic texts, Eve is portrayed as the first to gain knowledge, and her actions are celebrated as a step toward enlightenment. In texts such as the Apocryphon of John and the Gospel of Eve, Eve's actions in the Garden are not seen as a fall from grace but as a deliberate quest for knowledge. 

The Gnostics viewed Eve as the one who, in seeking the forbidden knowledge, transcended the limitations imposed by the material world and the patriarchal structures. She is the first to awaken to the truth of her divine nature, acting as a bringer of enlightenment for humanity. In these texts, her decision to partake of the fruit is not viewed as an act of rebellion but as an important step toward spiritual awakening, illustrating the Gnostic ideal that knowledge, or gnosis, is the path to salvation. 

This interpretation presents Eve not as the villain of the Genesis story, but as a courageous figure whose actions challenge the conventional narratives of sin and subjugation, offering an empowering alternative view of her role in the creation myth. This perspective in Gnostic thought helps to reshape Eve's image, aligning with feminist reinterpretations of her story as one of agency, wisdom, and a pursuit of self-awareness that goes against the patriarchal readings.

The cultural legacy of Eve’s story has had a profound impact not only on religious doctrine but also on social and legal structures. By framing women as the originators of sin, the Genesis account justified the subordination of women in nearly every aspect of society. Women were denied access to education, leadership roles, and even basic legal rights, as they were seen as inherently flawed and incapable of moral decision-making. 

The legacy of Eve’s story, therefore, extends far beyond theology, shaping laws and societal norms that have marginalized women for centuries. In modern times, these lingering beliefs continue to affect women’s opportunities, particularly in political, academic, and corporate arenas. Women who express ambition, assertiveness, or independence are still often viewed with suspicion as if they are somehow transgressing traditional gender roles.

Reinterpreting Eve’s story offers a vision of gender relations that is more inclusive and equitable. By seeing Eve not as a passive victim of temptation but as a proactive agent in pursuit of knowledge, we can shift the focus from blame to empowerment. This reinterpretation invites a more balanced understanding of gender, where both men and women are equally capable of moral agency, intellectual pursuit, and leadership. Furthermore, a more nuanced understanding of Eve’s story can help dismantle the stereotypes that have long confined women to subordinate roles, creating space for women to participate fully in all aspects of society without fear of judgment or exclusion.

In conclusion, the traditional narrative of Eve as the origin of sin has deeply influenced the way women have been viewed and treated throughout history. By reevaluating Eve’s role through a feminist lens, we can see her not as the cause of humanity’s downfall but as a symbol of wisdom, agency, and the pursuit of knowledge. Reclaiming Eve’s story offers a powerful challenge to the patriarchal systems that have long restricted women’s rights and opportunities. By embracing a more inclusive and egalitarian interpretation of the Genesis account, we can create a future where both men and women are seen as equals, free from the constraints of harmful gender stereotypes, and able to participate fully in the moral, intellectual, and spiritual life of society.

That Which Marks the Future (of Literature)

The history of literature has been lined with technology, giving us the copious amount of literary works influenced by technology and the imagination of people who’ve taken fictional technological systems to new heights which offered readers a fresh idea on how technology could advance. The contents of works aren’t the only thing impacted by technology, as the medium of writing and reading are also affected by it. With every passing year, technology’s impact on literature and its future only continues to grow in numerous ways, most of which I find beneficial.

The rise of technology within our society opened the doors for people to have the ability to write through blogs, social media platforms, etc. and spread their ideas to a wider extent. With technology, knowledge is easier to access. Everyone with the means uses the internet to scour for news and information for various reasons. Technology could help people with learning disabilities by aiding them in reading. People with dyslexia might be more inclined to use e-books as it helps them read better because of the more dyslexia-friendly formatting which you can also change.

Though technology isn’t always available to everyone and the access to information isn’t always easily accessible. In fact, there is an estimate of 37% of the world population who have yet to even access the internet. Furthermore, studies show that people retain more information when reading from a printed medium rather than e-books. Not only that, but using digital methods for literature erases the use of books which have certain aspects that make people love literature.

However, a study by Melinis (2011) showed that students’ motivation and engagement increased with e-books and strengthened comprehension skills. Furthermore, a study by DeGroot (2019) states that there is an implication that e-books are as effective for learning as printed versions are. Similarly, audiobooks also help people with learning disabilities and those that have problems reading chunks of texts for several reasons. Moreover, audiobooks are more engaging and entertaining due to their nature which is more likely to hook.

As our world continues to advance with technology, it seems that technology’s impact on literature is immense. Digitized methods of reading and writing literature will only continue to rise in popularity. Even in current times, technology’s impact on literature is already vast as it is, with blogs being popular, and online sites wherein writers can post their works to be accessed by a wider range of people. Due to that, there may even come a time where the hardback and paperback books we’re fond of disappearing to be replaced. As we see it, technology marks the future of literature

Imagine an older child—not even a child, someone in their 20s—and they have a younger sibling that they resent for committing no sin but one: being born.

That's their sin, their younger sibling's sin. It isn't a sin, to be born, but it is a sin for the older sibling. Because that child has the love of a mother—a different mother from the older sibling's mom.

Because the older sibling's mom was a tyrant, a monster under the guise of a beautiful woman. Her shadow had horns and a tail, a flame to burn the soul of the older sibling. They did everything for their mother: took care of her as a child as if they were the adult, they killed themselves trying to be the best of the best, straight A's and top marks. But it wasn't enough. They did everything, they even sold their body (in every what way you like) just to get to a point that they think their mother would finally acknowledge and be proud of.

It never came.

And years later, the older sibling meets a child with their mother's eye shape and nose and lips and cheeks and hair (maybe not in the way it was biologically structured, but in the way that was taken care of by their mother, the same techniques and mannerism). But in their eyes were kindness and love and care and perhaps every positive thing to exist. The eyes of the older sibling wasn't like that. It was tired, forlorn, miserable, empty.

This was a child from a different mother. A different mother who had the same face as their mother did, but with every positive thing poured on her. Their mother was abusive and neglectful, in all the ways one could be. The younger sibling's mother was a radiant 36 year old. That wasn't their mother. Even if she had her face.

Dialogue prompts:

"I want to hold on to the resentment. To resent her 'til my last dying breath."

"I guess she still has me wrapped around her finger."

"It's not fair, no. That I have to suffer the crossfire between the mom in your past and my mom now. But the world isn't fair, isn't it? I want my older sibling just as much as you wanted your mother."

"I have the mother you wished for, but I still long for the love of my older sibling like they wanted the love of my mother."

"I think it was brave of her; it was brave of her to let my younger sibling meet me, knowing that I was the sin of her past, the reminder of her mistakes, and the proof of her monstrosity. She let her youngest child see that, because they wanted to meet their older sibling, and she loved her youngest. She bore herself, risked losing what she loved, because she loved them."

"I wish you were never born. I wish you would kill yourself. But that wouldn't do anything. That'll just make me regret my words and make your mother grieve. So there's nothing we can do, but live and move forward, even if we can never cross paths again."

"Maybe, in the future, we can meet again and we'll be happy. But maybe, it's better if the two of you don't exist for me, and I don't exist for you."

"I hate you as much as an older sibling should love their younger one. I don't know how to stop hating you. I don't think I ever will."

"No, we don't. We don't have the same mom. Mine was a nightmare, yours was a dream."

"Even now, I don't think I could imagine a version wherein the circumstances were the same...and I'd have loved you as a mother should have."

"She's a great mother. Just not to me."

I'm pretty.

That's what they tell me. People like me, they like my face. They say I'm beautiful. But it is as they say: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Those are not my eyes.

For when I see myself, I see a horrendous amalgamation. I stare into my reflection and I see the rot of a hateful person. I always wonder how people can see beauty in that face. The fat in my cheeks, the uncanniness of my face, the creepiness of my big eyes, my oily nose, my big chapped lips, my cheeks filled with imperfection. I don't have awful break outs, I don't have awful acne.

I can say I'm thankful for that.

But sometimes, there would be a too red spot in my cheek, or a red dot accompanied by two others. Sometimes my pores look too big. My lips, chapped and dry and ugly as I am on the inside.

They say I'm pretty.

I say thank you, but I don't see it.

I know what lies beneath that deceptive beauty that I cannot see. What lies underneath is hideous, repugnant person whose heart is filled with hatred that it drips out of every pore on her skin, rotting her teeth, wrinkling her skin, greying her hair. Her hatred so abundant that it fats her up.

She's ugly.

I'm ugly.

Why can no one see that?

The ugliness she harbors, why can no see that!?

Pretty? Is this what beauty is? The cruel, violent, angry thoughts that floods her mind constantly until she hallows herself out with how deep she buries her hatred and her anger and her emotions; she buries it so deeply that she digs the hole to the other side of her and it drips out for the entire world to see.

I can't see that "pretty" that they speak of. How can they say I'm pretty? When I lash out, when I speak with vitriol lining my every word, when I stare with swirling storms of vexation. What is pretty in my ugliness? What is beautiful about my hatred?

How can they see beauty in me, when all I see is every single negative thing to exist in the world in every piece of me?

They don't know me.

They are so blind as to who I am, to what I am, that they can see my being in rose. And I wish they will never take off those glasses. I cannot bear for them to see what lies beyond the rose hue of their view.

I'm pretty, they say.

It makes my skin crawl with disgust, my mind cloud with disbelief, yet it warms my heart, makes my stomach giddy. I am giddy. I am disgusted. I am an amalgamation of contrast, of duality. I smile, say thank you. While the monster that is my reflection stares at me, a constant reminder that I am an imposter of beauty.

I'm pretty, they say.

And I pray,

That in their eyes, it stays that way.

Father said, "you have to draw it out a bit. Like, making a line from the first letter to the next. Here, look. "Uuuuuuu-puh. Try, baby." The child looked at their father, in awe, in confusion, or maybe they just loved looking at their father. They turn back to the letter written on the whiteboard in front of them. A "u" and a "p" written. Their tiny hand raises to the first letter and they utter, "uh". A tiny dot marks its spot beneath the letter as the child points at the letter with their marker. The child points to the next, "puh." "Uh....puh." "Yes, baby, now draw a line from u to p." The child begins. "Uhhhhhh," the line is drawn towards the next point, its next destination, "puh. Uhh-puh. Uh-puh. Up!" "There we go!!" He littered kisses on them. "Good job, baby. Good job."

My hair is desperate.

It curls in on my face, my curtain bangs swoop in. Windy, rainy, sunny, no matter when, my hair always cover my face. With or without my consent. It's desperate. It's desperate to hide my face.

It doesn't matter if I tie my hair back, hair would always fall down to face; my hair would curl inwards until it stabs at every inch of my cheeks, my nose, my forehead, my eyes.

My hair feels desperate.

Desperate to hide my face.

I wonder if my mind had grown to hate my face so much that even the dead cells of my hair are desperate to hide it. To stab it like they're needles that can change my face with enough attacks.

My bangs feel desperate to hide my eyes. As if it knew it were the windows to my soul and it wants to hide it, to let it live and disappear in the shadows of them, of my bangs.

As if it was so ashamed of my soul, of me, that it would try to hide it at all cost, at any time of any given day. From the moment I wake up, it will fall to cover my face. And from the moment I sleep, it'll fall down to cover my face already shadowed by the darkness of my room.

My hair is desperate.

And ashamed.

I think Hoyo forgot Vanessa's lore and how, apparently, only redheads (aside from the Rags) and dark-skinned are found in Natlan

What are the odds of one sibling being really pale and the other sibling having a darker complexion?? Because Human!Twilight and Human!Shining Armor being brown and white respectively...IDK actually. Like, the art for when they make them have IRL skin tones. Then again, Twilight Velvet is grey.

Poets and writers, answer me this: how would you know you have loved?

It's been, what, months? I think, since I've read this series. And, it just stuck to me. I love it a lot. So I'm sharing it with you, guys. It's a DabiHawks fanfiction, with Rumi/Fuyumi, and Natsuo/Shigaraki on the side. It feels real. For me. The type of slice-of-life that feels like it's really taken from the pages of someone's story. Touya is extraordinary in this, so multi-talented and skilled, someone worthy of admiration. Takami is also beautifully written here. I am not really great at expressing my thoughts and feelings, it's the sort of things that just feels like a beautiful blob inside your chest. You cannot describe its beauty for words cannot find you.

So, I cannot write a meaningful review. But I love it. I hope you do too.

It's “Paper Mountains, Glass Seas” by Bittermoons on Archive of Our Own. I do not know if they have a Tumblr, though.

Why is it that the people you see yourself in the future with is the one that leaves your present? But the person you couldn't foretell would stay in your future was the one who is?

I've no idea where this is going

One of the first comments I've ever received on my work was that I should use 3rd POV because people usually don't read 1st POV fanfictions. Which, I agree. As a reader—especially of fanfictions—I didn't like reading from a 1st POV. For some reason, I wanted to keep that distinction between me and the character. I wanted to be separate. I want to exist only as an observer, not as a character in the story. At the time, when I was writing it, I did think I should probably go 3rd POV, and I did write some chapters in that POV, it was a POV changing fanfic. I read that comment and edited my fanfic as a whole to be strictly 3rd POV. And, I still write BL fanfics today. The thing is, to keep a distinction between the two characters, I would write the other as "them/their/they". But the problem arises that it's confusing if the "they/them/their" doesn't refer to the single character but to two or more characters. But I also do not want to write them both as "he/him" because then, that's even more confusing. Now, I'm writing something. And I honestly just said "eff it", I'm writing in 1st POV. I have been meaning to write in 1st POV for a long time now, too, sooo, that's good. I'm still thankful to that person for writing that comment, it was constructive criticism and as a writer who does want people to read, it was a good suggestion. But, where I am now, I'm trying to care less about it. That fanfic that I was talking about, the one they commented on, the first part of it has been in writing since 2020. THE FIRST PART, BRO TT

Peter: “Just a reminder it costs 0 dollars to be nice.”

Flash: “What is it to be an asshole?”

…

Flash: “I can Venmo you.”

Peter: “That’s not the point.”

Flash: “It’s free isn’t it?”

DOCUMENT SIZE : 800px × 2000px (Canva inforgraphic)

HEADING : Wedges, size 56, hex code #343d37

SUBHEADING : Concert One, size 22, hex code #343d37

BACGKROUND COLOR : hex code #d1bdd8

*For privacy purposes, I cannot share this with a template link. But I was bored and I still wanted to share it, so here are the specifics, though I forgot to add the corner sizes in case anyone would care for it. But anyways, yeah. Here you go, I was just bored and wanted to make a little something.

something silly

fun fact: i was super underleveled for this boss fight, i could not keep kel alive lmao

reference ⬇️

'Ideal Justice' of Khaenri'ah

Mastermind!Korekiyo which I designed and Illustrated for the Danganronpa AU Zine 'I AM the Mastermind' (@mastermind-zine) a long while back which explores the different universes in which other characters are the masterminds of the killing game! 🕯️🌹 Prints

INDIKA is a masterpiece, IMHO. It's a one-of-a-kind game with a one-of-a-kind story. It's a game that asks questions that makes you wonder. Honestly, I just vibe with Indika. I wish it was more mainstream because I want to see people's thoughts and opinions on the game as well as their analysis and essays on the game. It has so much potential for discussion

Some words to use when writing things:

winking

clenching

pulsing

fluttering

contracting

twitching

sucking

quivering

pulsating

throbbing

beating

thumping

thudding

pounding

humming

palpitate

vibrate

grinding

crushing

hammering

lashing

knocking

driving

thrusting

pushing

force

injecting

filling

dilate

stretching

lingering

expanding

bouncing

reaming

elongate

enlarge

unfolding

yielding

sternly

firmly

tightly 

harshly

thoroughly

consistently

precision

accuracy

carefully

demanding

strictly

restriction

meticulously

scrupulously

rigorously

rim

edge

lip

circle

band

encircling

enclosing

surrounding

piercing

curl

lock

twist

coil

spiral

whorl

dip

wet

soak

madly

wildly

noisily

rowdily

rambunctiously

decadent

degenerate

immoral

indulgent

accept

take

invite

nook

indentation

niche

depression

indent

depress

delay

tossing

writhing

flailing

squirming

rolling

wriggling

wiggling

thrashing

struggling

grappling

striving

straining