FANFIC: sweet as poison (Wynonna Earp)
Apr. 13th, 2026 12:36 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
queenslayerbeeWhen I first watched (part of) the show this ship took over my life, I couldn't believe there was a prompt for it in the 3SF lol.
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Rosita won’t forgive herself for not seeing it coming a mile away; for not realising that sun-bright smiles and honey-sweet kisses, and the words of kinship born from a mutual desire to see the world, impossibly, beyond this cesspit of a town… they would all come to amount to shit.
It all came crashing down, spectacularly so, the moment Wynonna Earp showed her that cursed gun and issued her threat; then, Rosita knew she’d been sold out, considered unworthy of protection by even the nicest person in town.
No good deed goes unpunished. She should have fucking seen it coming.
Title: sweet as poison.
Fandom: Wynonna Earp.
Character/Pairing: Rosita Bustillos/Waverly Earp.
Rating/Warnings: T, none.
Summary: For the prompt: "Wynonna Earp, Waverly/Rosita, poison kisses."
Word count: 100.
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Rosita won’t forgive herself for not seeing it coming a mile away; for not realising that sun-bright smiles and honey-sweet kisses, and the words of kinship born from a mutual desire to see the world, impossibly, beyond this cesspit of a town… they would all come to amount to shit.
It all came crashing down, spectacularly so, the moment Wynonna Earp showed her that cursed gun and issued her threat; then, Rosita knew she’d been sold out, considered unworthy of protection by even the nicest person in town.
No good deed goes unpunished. She should have fucking seen it coming.
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Apr. 12th, 2026 08:59 pmdustbunny105Man, my brain is still lost in the fog. My spin-the-task-wheel experiment for getting stuff done this weekend mostly flopped, unfortunately. I think part of it was the lack of a timing mechanism, which is something I should've considered most often works for me. Didn't help that part of what I wanted to accomplish was online and so distractions were right there.
Idk. I have something of a silly idea I want to try for this coming week. I'm still fleshing it out, tbh, so I'll let you guys know if it goes anywhere.
Idk. I have something of a silly idea I want to try for this coming week. I'm still fleshing it out, tbh, so I'll let you guys know if it goes anywhere.
Fannish Update
Apr. 12th, 2026 07:14 pmsenmutI still haven't found a new fandom to immerse in.
FTH 2026 is proceeding apace:
~ 3,371/5k - 1st auction (Doctor Who)
~ 2,350/5k - 2nd auction (Multi-fic fulfillment [thank you so much, recipient!] that has a completed Highlander fic. Toying with my options for the next part.)
~ 2,030/5k - 3rd auction (Also Multi-fic fulfillment, but all will be DCU comics)
~ 3,006/5k - 4th auction (Star Wars, pre-Prequels era)
10,757/20k - OVER HALFWAY!
I only have one work in progress, a sequel to a previous fic, that is going to be at least twice the length of the original. Just having too much fun playing with different dynamics for the Do'Urdens.
I think, given how much my new Queensryche playlist is soothing me, I am going to be making more dedicated artist playlists. As many of my FAVORITES still have albums I can't stand, or songs I skip every time. Corey Hart will likely be the next one I make in this fashion.
Trying to decide what book to read again. No, nothing new. I am... not coping with new books. I need a tried and true. Clan of the Cave Bear was very happy-making to revisit, but not sure I want to read any of the others. Maybe a McCaffrey or a Heinlein... or back to Barsoom again.
Sense8 rocked my socks. Some difficult moments to get through, but then Black Sails was the same. No fic vibes in my soul for either fandom. Hey, wait, maybe I can start watching Ted Lasso and see what happens, since I already drabble in it.
FTH 2026 is proceeding apace:
~ 3,371/5k - 1st auction (Doctor Who)
~ 2,350/5k - 2nd auction (Multi-fic fulfillment [thank you so much, recipient!] that has a completed Highlander fic. Toying with my options for the next part.)
~ 2,030/5k - 3rd auction (Also Multi-fic fulfillment, but all will be DCU comics)
~ 3,006/5k - 4th auction (Star Wars, pre-Prequels era)
10,757/20k - OVER HALFWAY!
I only have one work in progress, a sequel to a previous fic, that is going to be at least twice the length of the original. Just having too much fun playing with different dynamics for the Do'Urdens.
I think, given how much my new Queensryche playlist is soothing me, I am going to be making more dedicated artist playlists. As many of my FAVORITES still have albums I can't stand, or songs I skip every time. Corey Hart will likely be the next one I make in this fashion.
Trying to decide what book to read again. No, nothing new. I am... not coping with new books. I need a tried and true. Clan of the Cave Bear was very happy-making to revisit, but not sure I want to read any of the others. Maybe a McCaffrey or a Heinlein... or back to Barsoom again.
Sense8 rocked my socks. Some difficult moments to get through, but then Black Sails was the same. No fic vibes in my soul for either fandom. Hey, wait, maybe I can start watching Ted Lasso and see what happens, since I already drabble in it.
Space Swap Rec
Apr. 12th, 2026 02:02 pmsenmutThe Cat's Perspective (1979) (2743 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Alien (Original Movies 1979-1997), Alien Series
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jones the Cat & Xenomorph Characters (Alien Series)
Characters: Jones the Cat (Alien Series), Xenomorph Characters (Alien Series), Ellen Ripley
Additional Tags: POV Jones the Cat (Alien Series), Cats, Retelling
Summary:
This? Is fantastic.
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Alien (Original Movies 1979-1997), Alien Series
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jones the Cat & Xenomorph Characters (Alien Series)
Characters: Jones the Cat (Alien Series), Xenomorph Characters (Alien Series), Ellen Ripley
Additional Tags: POV Jones the Cat (Alien Series), Cats, Retelling
Summary:
Jones comes from a long line of hunters.
And there is a new prey on the ship.
This? Is fantastic.
Book 32, 2026
Apr. 11th, 2026 11:18 pmchez_jae
Ladle to the Grave by Connie ArcherMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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In addition to finishing my ‘work’ book on Thursday evening, I also finished my ‘spare’ book that night. It was Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer. It’s the fourth book in the “Soup Lovers’ cozy mystery series. The main character is Lucky Jamieson, who owns and runs the local soup shop.
As May Day draws near, some of the local women have decided to honor pagan traditions by holding a ritual in the woods. It seems like harmless fun until one participant drops dead after drinking the May wine. While it initially appears that Agnes died of a heart attack, the police aren’t ruling out poison. This alarms Lucky because it was her grandfather, Jack, who provided the herbs for the wine. Now Jack is blaming himself, and the woman’s husband is pointing the finger at him, too. Lucky is determined to clear her grandfather’s name to restore his peace of mind. In the meantime, she’s also helping her BFF, Sophie, prepare for her upcoming wedding. As if Sophie doesn’t have enough on her plate, her estranged brother arrives in town and throws shade on her hopes of selling some of the property their parents owned. It’s all Lucky can do to help those she loves.
There were two plots going on, but they wove neatly together. Lucky is an engaging protagonist, and I always love reading about the food being served in the shop. There is one aspect of these books that nags at me: Jack is a WWII vet, but (as of the publishing date of 2015) he would be about 90 years old. I think the author would have done better to make him a Viet Nam vet.
Favorite line: “Yes, ply me with food.”
“Holding my breath” lines:
♦ She hadn’t realized she had been holding her breath as she stared at the photos.
♦ She shuddered and breathed deeply, aware now that she had been holding her breath.
An interesting story that held my attention. Four stars.
the sun is shining and I've got stuff to do
Apr. 11th, 2026 04:41 pmautobotscoutriellaToday's to-do list, with a few items already checked off because I was going to post this earlier and forgot:
-fold laundry
-put up hummingbird feeder
-clean out dead plants from the porch garden and get the pots back in shape
-reply to AO3 comments
-put away winter decorations and get out the spring ones
-pick up groceries
-write 200 words on either Forsaken Road or broken beaten damned (I picked broken beaten damned but I might poke Forsaken Road later)
-crosspost some fic from FFA and the PWKM
I had some feline help with the plants ("Springs, what's in your mouth? Give me that. GIVE ME THAT. No, you can't eat the chives. Leave the wasp ALONE."), so I anticipate summer gardening will be somewhat more exciting than it was when Prowl was content to nap under the chairs while I worked. I need to go get some more pots, because mine are in pretty sad shape after a decade of being left out in all weather, so I may need to add a quick trip to Lowe's on the way home to my to-do list, but we'll see how it goes.
EDIT: I finished! And made that trip to Lowe's and organized the shed while I was at it. A productive day.
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I had some feline help with the plants ("Springs, what's in your mouth? Give me that. GIVE ME THAT. No, you can't eat the chives. Leave the wasp ALONE."), so I anticipate summer gardening will be somewhat more exciting than it was when Prowl was content to nap under the chairs while I worked. I need to go get some more pots, because mine are in pretty sad shape after a decade of being left out in all weather, so I may need to add a quick trip to Lowe's on the way home to my to-do list, but we'll see how it goes.
EDIT: I finished! And made that trip to Lowe's and organized the shed while I was at it. A productive day.
Moonscrolling.
Apr. 11th, 2026 06:31 pmgoodbyebird+ They landed safely huzzah! Science!!
+ Graveyard Keeper is free on Steam for a short while.
+ Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species.
+ Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth.
+ Forest growth in the EU outpaces harvesting.
+ Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say.
+ Discovered the on board kiosk stocked my favorite potato chips this trip \o/
+ Graveyard Keeper is free on Steam for a short while.
+ Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species.
+ Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth.
+ Forest growth in the EU outpaces harvesting.
+ Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say.
+ Discovered the on board kiosk stocked my favorite potato chips this trip \o/
FANFIC: spark (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Apr. 11th, 2026 08:05 amqueenslayerbeeOne more Buffy drabble for the Three Sentence Ficathon 2025.
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If magic, that tingling sensation of possibilities at the tip of her fingers, was the best feeling Willow had ever experienced, getting to practice it with Tara felt beyond magic.
Each and every time they met one another in either of her dorms, it was as if Willow was getting away with something; something that was meant for her and her alone; something to be kept warm and close, giving it refuge within her ribcage so it couldn’t be ripped away.
Oz’s return almost knocked it all sideways, but even there, in the end… magic is meant to keep on.
Title: spark.
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Character/Pairing: Tara Maclay/Willow Rosenberg.
Rating/Warnings: T, none.
Summary: For the prompt: "BtVS - Willow/Tara, Magic tingles."
Word count: 100.
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If magic, that tingling sensation of possibilities at the tip of her fingers, was the best feeling Willow had ever experienced, getting to practice it with Tara felt beyond magic.
Each and every time they met one another in either of her dorms, it was as if Willow was getting away with something; something that was meant for her and her alone; something to be kept warm and close, giving it refuge within her ribcage so it couldn’t be ripped away.
Oz’s return almost knocked it all sideways, but even there, in the end… magic is meant to keep on.
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Apr. 10th, 2026 08:59 pmdustbunny105Some interesting new Transformers listings have been leaked. Mostly in the intellectual sense; only a few are of interest to me. For those few, though, I am paying attention.
Always happy to see more Beast Era toys, especially the more neglected characters. It looks like we're getting TM2 Cybershark from last year's Sky-Byte and I'm pretty stoked. It would seem to be fairly obvious, since the original Sky-Byte was a TM2 Cybershark repaint, but this is the first time it's actually happening. Sky-Byte is just so much more popular. Which, I mean. He was an actual, memorable character at the same time his toy was on shelves, so. Fair, lol. Another leaked listing that's been teased is a new Nautica, which I'm... cautiously optimistic for. HasTak really can't be trusted with fembots but at least Nautica does suit the deluxe scale point, which they pigeonhole most of the ladies into these days. And, at least in theory, it'd be cool to have a mainline option for Nautica, especially if she gets a new mold. Kinda worried she's just gonna be an '86 Arcee retool, lol, the way they are sometimes. Speaking of Arcee retools, a new Nightbird was also teased and she'll almost certainly come from that Arcee. That would be far more acceptable, though, tbh.
None of the other leaks or teases really grabbed me. The mainline really doesn't do much for me these days, really. The next wave of Blokees defenders has been one of the more interesting announcements for some time. It's got quite a few Beasts, plus Cliffjumper in bot mode and Ratchet in bot and vehicle mode. Also a little dino Sludge, which of course I need for my niece. I'm actually planning to buy a full case. Still deciding if I want the chases of the Beast guys. They look pretty cool but Blokees Defenders are for cuteness more so than coolness to me, so I'm not sure the premium paint jobs are worth it. I'll have to get the previous Beast releases now too; I skipped them before because I didn't expect there to be more and didn't see the point in only having three characters who weren't even my favorites. If they're gonna keep this up, though? Wanna be staying on top of it. I mayyy make a point of getting the other minivehicle guys to keep Cliffjumper company as well; I've thought of doing a minibot display. And of course I need bot mode Ratchet for the WheelRatch shelf and vehicle Ratchet to make into a keychain.
Speaking of keychains, even that front has been more interesting to me lately. A company called Reesee has put out a variety of plush, chibified keychains and I've treated myself to a couple-few cases of one line in particular, trying and failing to get Ratchet and Elita. I was only so interested, though, because I didn't expect to get anymore waves. But guess what. A new wave has indeed been shown off. And there is a Wheeljack. And a Beast Wars Megatron and Optimus Primal. And! An Arcee! They're all so cute ToT This wave is kinda of eclectic, too, compared to the first. It was all G1 before, now there's G1, Beast Wars and what appears to be either Aligned or maybe TFO. Those aren't of interest to me but thy are interesting. Anywho, Idk who the common/uncommon/rare characters in the wave will be yet but I'll probably just pay a premium for the four I want rather than keep gambling. Gonna have to go ahead and just find a listing for Ratchet, too, obvs.
My collecting is still mostly aimed backwards but it sure is fun when they throw these curve balls.
Always happy to see more Beast Era toys, especially the more neglected characters. It looks like we're getting TM2 Cybershark from last year's Sky-Byte and I'm pretty stoked. It would seem to be fairly obvious, since the original Sky-Byte was a TM2 Cybershark repaint, but this is the first time it's actually happening. Sky-Byte is just so much more popular. Which, I mean. He was an actual, memorable character at the same time his toy was on shelves, so. Fair, lol. Another leaked listing that's been teased is a new Nautica, which I'm... cautiously optimistic for. HasTak really can't be trusted with fembots but at least Nautica does suit the deluxe scale point, which they pigeonhole most of the ladies into these days. And, at least in theory, it'd be cool to have a mainline option for Nautica, especially if she gets a new mold. Kinda worried she's just gonna be an '86 Arcee retool, lol, the way they are sometimes. Speaking of Arcee retools, a new Nightbird was also teased and she'll almost certainly come from that Arcee. That would be far more acceptable, though, tbh.
None of the other leaks or teases really grabbed me. The mainline really doesn't do much for me these days, really. The next wave of Blokees defenders has been one of the more interesting announcements for some time. It's got quite a few Beasts, plus Cliffjumper in bot mode and Ratchet in bot and vehicle mode. Also a little dino Sludge, which of course I need for my niece. I'm actually planning to buy a full case. Still deciding if I want the chases of the Beast guys. They look pretty cool but Blokees Defenders are for cuteness more so than coolness to me, so I'm not sure the premium paint jobs are worth it. I'll have to get the previous Beast releases now too; I skipped them before because I didn't expect there to be more and didn't see the point in only having three characters who weren't even my favorites. If they're gonna keep this up, though? Wanna be staying on top of it. I mayyy make a point of getting the other minivehicle guys to keep Cliffjumper company as well; I've thought of doing a minibot display. And of course I need bot mode Ratchet for the WheelRatch shelf and vehicle Ratchet to make into a keychain.
Speaking of keychains, even that front has been more interesting to me lately. A company called Reesee has put out a variety of plush, chibified keychains and I've treated myself to a couple-few cases of one line in particular, trying and failing to get Ratchet and Elita. I was only so interested, though, because I didn't expect to get anymore waves. But guess what. A new wave has indeed been shown off. And there is a Wheeljack. And a Beast Wars Megatron and Optimus Primal. And! An Arcee! They're all so cute ToT This wave is kinda of eclectic, too, compared to the first. It was all G1 before, now there's G1, Beast Wars and what appears to be either Aligned or maybe TFO. Those aren't of interest to me but thy are interesting. Anywho, Idk who the common/uncommon/rare characters in the wave will be yet but I'll probably just pay a premium for the four I want rather than keep gambling. Gonna have to go ahead and just find a listing for Ratchet, too, obvs.
My collecting is still mostly aimed backwards but it sure is fun when they throw these curve balls.
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Apr. 10th, 2026 11:05 pmaurumcalendulaI tuned in to NASA's YouTube stream a little bit before Integrity's communication blackout ended. I remember the loss of the Columbia, so it was such relief they came home safe!
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Book 31, 2026
Apr. 10th, 2026 08:26 amchez_jae
Murder by the Book by Lauren ElliottMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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I only had a few short chapters of my work book to read, and since I’m on the brink of a 3-day weekend, I brought it home and finished reading it last night. It was Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott, and it’s the first in her “Beyond the Page” series of cozy mysteries. The main character is Addison “Addie” Greyborne.
After the death of her fiancé, Addie relocates to Greyborne Harbor where she has inherited a spacious old home from her great-aunt. The woman left behind many small treasures from her travels, as well as a large collection of old and rare books. Addie is inspired to open a store selling both old books and antiques. Rather than the fresh new start she envisioned, however, Addie is beset by troubles. The shopkeep next door takes an instant dislike to her, both the store and her home are broken into, Addie is nearly run down by a black sedan, and when a local businessman is murdered, Serena, Addie’s new (and seemingly only) friend in town is blamed. Addie’s job in Boston entailed tracking down, identifying, and even searching for lost or stolen books of value, and she begins applying that skill to the investigation.
The book was interesting and certainly kept my attention. I did feel, however, that there were far too many “bad guys” to keep track of, and that Addie needed to get a dog and/or a gun after her house was broken into multiple times. She did eventually get an alarm system, but even that failed when she stupidly left the front door unlocked. Speaking of….( Spoiler Alert! )
Favorite lines:
♦ “You look like you need a stiff drink, not a cup of tea.”
♦ “You didn’t tell her to consult a witch. You’re joking, right?”
♦ “She’s our local cat lady, and every once in a while, she gets it in her head someone’s tried to break in and steal her cats.”
♦ “You have a bruise coming up on your jaw.” // “Don’t worry about me. My mother’s needed a good hair-pulling for a long time. Although, I never realized she had such a solid right hook.”
Holding my breath lines (Yes, lines):
♦ She took in a deep breath, not aware she’d even been holding it.
♦ Addie let out the breath she didn’t even know she’d been holding.
♦ She sucked air into her burning lungs, only aware then that she had forgotten to breathe.
Very good story, overall, in spite of the things that got me hackles up. Four stars.
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Apr. 9th, 2026 08:53 pmdustbunny105Been a bit of a weird week at work. I'm glad tomorrow is Friday!
I mean, I'm always glad when Friday rolls around. But I'm especially glad this time around, lol.
No particular weekend plans coming up but I do have a few things I'm hoping to get done. Gonna try something different this time and pull tasks out of a hat. Or something like that, anyway. Might roll dice instead or spin a wheel. The point is that I'm introducing an element of chance. Can't get decision paralysis if I'm not the one making the decisions, right?
I mean, I'm always glad when Friday rolls around. But I'm especially glad this time around, lol.
No particular weekend plans coming up but I do have a few things I'm hoping to get done. Gonna try something different this time and pull tasks out of a hat. Or something like that, anyway. Might roll dice instead or spin a wheel. The point is that I'm introducing an element of chance. Can't get decision paralysis if I'm not the one making the decisions, right?
gearing up for 3W4DW
Apr. 9th, 2026 09:38 pmalthea_valaraWe're coming to the time of year when ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
3weeks4dreamwidth usually runs, and goodbyebird posted an interest check post in the community to see if folks were interested in doing it and what their plans might be for it.
I will be posting an updated list of my community recs post. The last time I posted it was in January forsnowflake_challenge, but I've stealth added a few more since then. I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for good communities, so if you know of any and want to see it added to the list, let me know!
I also am giving some thoughts to posting daily during the duration, but I'd need something to post about. I'm considering the following:
1. one creative thing I did today
2. one thing I'm proud of today
3. video game progress? I play video games daily, so that would be something easy I could do
It's the time of night when I turn into a sack of goo, so I have no brain for anything else at the moment. Guess I'd better brush my teeth and go to bed.
3weeks4dreamwidth usually runs, and goodbyebird posted an interest check post in the community to see if folks were interested in doing it and what their plans might be for it.I will be posting an updated list of my community recs post. The last time I posted it was in January for
snowflake_challenge, but I've stealth added a few more since then. I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for good communities, so if you know of any and want to see it added to the list, let me know! I also am giving some thoughts to posting daily during the duration, but I'd need something to post about. I'm considering the following:
1. one creative thing I did today
2. one thing I'm proud of today
3. video game progress? I play video games daily, so that would be something easy I could do
It's the time of night when I turn into a sack of goo, so I have no brain for anything else at the moment. Guess I'd better brush my teeth and go to bed.
