Generals And Their Little Light

Generals and their little light

Generals And Their Little Light
Generals And Their Little Light

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4 months ago

"Ge, we don't have a Shizun anymore."

😭😭😭😭😭

Xue Meng breaking down in anger and calling Mo Ran bastard, a piece of shit, sob and finally getting exhausted with anger and letting his grief take control and then calling out for his brother because he didn't want to be alone in his grief anymore. 😭

3 months ago

Pacing Through Sentence Length in Writing

You ever notice how a scene can feel like it’s dragging or speeding up based solely on the length of the sentences? Sentence length isn't just a technical detail—it’s a pacing tool. When used right, it can control the speed and tension of your story. Here’s how:

Short Sentences = Speed, Tension, Impact

Short, snappy sentences are like quick breaths, instantly pulling the reader’s attention. They mimic fast action, nervous energy, or urgent thoughts. They create momentum. Think of action scenes or emotional moments—often, less is more.

Example: The door slammed shut. His heart raced. She was gone.

In just three sentences, you feel the urgency, the chaos, and the emotional weight of the moment. It’s all about breaking up the narrative with these quick hits to keep the reader on edge.

Long Sentences = Build-up, Reflection, Depth

On the flip side, long sentences slow things down, adding complexity, reflection, or tension. They’re great for moments of introspection, world-building, or setting a scene in rich detail. These sentences create a flow, pulling the reader into the character’s headspace or the atmosphere of the moment.

Example: The wind howled through the narrow alley, carrying the distant sounds of a city that never seemed to sleep, never seemed to rest, and in that eternal hum, he wondered, not for the first time, if he would ever find peace here or if, like everyone else who tried to escape the shadows, he would simply become another part of the city’s endless noise.

Here, the length of the sentence mimics the complexity of the thoughts—heavy, reflective, almost hypnotic. It builds tension not with action but with an overwhelming feeling of being stuck or trapped in thought.

Combining Both = Dynamic Flow

The real magic happens when you mix short and long sentences. This creates a rhythm—suddenly, a break in the flow, a quick shock, and then back to a longer, more drawn-out moment. It reflects real life: quick bursts of action or emotion followed by moments of pause or thought.

Example: He reached for the door. It was locked. His heart pounded, each beat a reminder of how badly he needed this. There were no other options. There was no way out. The key could be anywhere. And he could not afford to wait any longer.

TL;DR:

Long sentences = build tension, create depth, set mood. Short sentences = ramp up urgency, show action, make an impact. Mastering this flow is a game-changer for pacing!


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10 months ago
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA PRETENDS TO BE / 
Leona: Meh, I don't really care 'bout nothin' or nobody. / 
VS
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA TRULY IS / 
Ruggie: If you don't hide your wallets, Imma steal them! / 
Leona: Sure, whatev'. / 
Ruggie: ...Wait, really? / 
EXHIBIT A: Lets Ruggie steal from him
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA TRULY IS / 
Yuu, Grim & Ruggie : LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOOOOOOR / 
Leona: OK I'LL HELP! Ruggie what the hell?! / 
EXHIBIT B: Let Yuu and Grim bully him into helping with Azul
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA TRULY IS / 
EXHIBIT C: Let Riddle sleep on his laps
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA TRULY IS / 
Leona: Jack is pretty self aware, he's a good little pupper like that. where does that leave you? / 
Jamil: ?!! / 
Jack: *SNEEZE* / 
EXHIBIT D : -praises Jack behind his back 
-gave Jamil advices
(Transcript) 
HOW LEONA TRULY IS / 
Leona: Uh, you're not too shabby at it. / 
Epel: Hehe, my Meemaw taught me how to make a mean pie when I was 10. / 
EXHIBIT E : joined the culinary crucible because his Spelldrive junior also did
(Transcript) 
CONCLUSION: (Yuu) I DIAGNOSE YOU WITH "BIG SOFTIE" SYNDROME! / 
Leona: AH?!!

I dare you to say I'm wrong.

3 months ago

Recent main story updates have inspired me to make this evil freshmen relationships chart to visualize how I imagine their stuff lmao

Recent Main Story Updates Have Inspired Me To Make This Evil Freshmen Relationships Chart To Visualize

Adeuce to Aceyuu one is inspired by the contents of the book 7 dreams

For the Malleus Silver one it's less of how it actually is and more both sharing the same thought about the other

Ortho didn't fit anymore + there was lowkey no point in putting him because it would only be "friends" for mostly everyone here and that's not evil enough

11 months ago
Today I Found Out I Lost All My Gendice Drawings So In Compensation I Drew This New One

today i found out i lost all my gendice drawings so in compensation i drew this new one

1 month ago

The Avengers 2012 era was the best time ever in the fandom

Thor loves pop tarts, Clint lived in the vents, Bruce and Tony did science together, Steve was the mom friend of the team and did art in his free time, Natasha was cool aunt of the team, Loki was there too and a bunch of other characters like Peter, Sam, Bucky, Vision and Wanda all lived in the Avengers tower together

It was a much simpler time where everyone in the fandom was chill and having fun together

10 months ago

Intimacy Prompts

Sharing a glass of wine

Fixing their hair

Touching foreheads

Eating from the same plates

Painting their nails

Dancing to their favorite song

Sitting in the room while they bathe

Putting your feet in their lap

Resting your head against their back

Sitting on the counter while they cook

Fixing their clothes

Being comfortable in their home

Doing their hair

Their cat/dog/pet liking you

Giving them a massage

Warming up their hands

Taking their make up off

Sharing a pillow

Tracing tattoos

Knowing the sound of their footsteps

2 months ago
"If You Remember, I'll Praise You More!" "Oh, Really? Why Are You Going To Compliment Me... 'Sir Knight'?"
"If You Remember, I'll Praise You More!" "Oh, Really? Why Are You Going To Compliment Me... 'Sir Knight'?"

"If you remember, I'll praise you more!" "Oh, really? Why are you going to compliment me... 'Sir Knight'?"

11 months ago
In A Rush, Japan Wins Their Olympic Match, And Hinata's Too Blurred With Exhaustion And High On Victory

In a rush, Japan wins their Olympic match, and Hinata's too blurred with exhaustion and high on victory to stop himself. He kisses Kageyama.

A gift for ALetterToTheSea in the KageHina Exchange

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