Kindergarten spring songs
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2013.12.02 13:53 vslwtf Tori Kelly
**All things Tori Kelly.**
2024.05.17 13:07 profitsprofitsprofit I’ve Got You
PRETEXT: This is the first poem I’ve written and I’m very nervous. I’ve written it for my partner for our anniversary, which is tomorrow. I’d love to get some feedback on this and reassurance that it isn’t terrible!
If you ever need me, I’ll be there, wherever And I’ll make sure the ever stays in forever When things are cold I’ll bring back the spring When things get rough I’ll pull out the sting
If you’re blown out then I’ll light your fuse When I am the painter, you are the muse And if you need me to sail the storm I’ll be your way, your shape, and form
I’ll make Fridays come around quick If things dont click, then Ill make them click I’ll make sure that your demons stay in the past And make sure no goodbye is ever the last
I’ll be the body and I’ll be the mind The drugs you need when the world isn’t kind I’ll sort the truth, out from the lies Give you the answers when you want to know why
I’ll be the one to forgive your mistakes Eat all the apples served up by the snakes Be the life support when you feel on deaths door When you’ve nothing to give I won’t let them take more
I’ll find the last bit of pace when you’re engine has gone Fight in your armies no matter which side of history you’re on Whatever your mood I will find you a song I’ll be your bark when the cats got your tongue
I’ll try to be the reason that there’s always something to lose Mix in green and red when all you’re seeing are blues I’d drink the oceans and stare out the sun Just to make sure your bad day is undone
And one day, I might need it too But if you have got me, then I have got you I might not be perfect but I promise to prove If you have got me, then I have got you
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If you ever need me, I’ll be there, wherever And I’ll make sure the ever stays in forever When things are cold I’ll bring back the spring When things get rough I’ll pull out the sting
If you’re blown out then I’ll light your fuse When I am the painter, you are the muse And if you need me to sail the storm I’ll be your way, your shape, and form
I’ll make Fridays come around quick If things dont click, then Ill make them click I’ll make sure that your demons stay in the past And make sure no goodbye is ever the last
I’ll be the body and I’ll be the mind The drugs you need when the world isn’t kind I’ll sort the truth, out from the lies Give you the answers when you want to know why
I’ll be the one to forgive your mistakes Eat all the apples served up by the snakes Be the life support when you feel on deaths door When you’ve nothing to give I won’t let them take more
I’ll find the last bit of pace when you’re engine has gone Fight in your armies no matter which side of history you’re on Whatever your mood I will find you a song I’ll be your bark when the cats got your tongue
I’ll try to be the reason that there’s always something to lose Mix in green and red when all you’re seeing are blues I’d drink the oceans and stare out the sun Just to make sure your bad day is undone
And one day, I might need it too But if you have got me, then I have got you I might not be perfect but I promise to prove If you have got me, then I have got you
2024.05.17 12:21 maulik252 [STORE] TI8/TI9/TI10/Diretide/ Aghanim's/2023 summer collector's cache sets/crownfall 2024/weather effects
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TI9 cache 1
TI9 cache 2
TI10 cache 1
TI10 cache 2
Aghanim's cache sets
Diretide cache set
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Crownfall 2024 treasure
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My profile- https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198272324546
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Drow ranger(Ravencloak)=45usd
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| Ash | 10$ |
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| Harvest | 3$ |
| Moonbeam | 5$ |
| Rain | 10$ |
| Spring | 5$ |
| Snow | 5$ |
| Siroco | 3$ |
| Pestilence | 2$ |
If you are buying more than 4 cache sets then u will get addition discount.
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2024.05.17 11:59 KarmaPoliceJr What YLT songs remind you or mention Springtime?
Hey there.
I want to make a mixtape of indie music for the Springtime. I definetly want to include something by Yo La Tengo, but I wonder what would be the most adequate song(s).
I need, specifically, a song that mentions spring in general or nature elements that could transport you to spring.
Any ideas?
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I want to make a mixtape of indie music for the Springtime. I definetly want to include something by Yo La Tengo, but I wonder what would be the most adequate song(s).
I need, specifically, a song that mentions spring in general or nature elements that could transport you to spring.
Any ideas?
2024.05.17 09:21 LICwannabe What is your theme song for Spring 2024?
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2024.05.17 08:22 Chello96 Movie with Rat puppets
Quick context, mom and step dad got divorced when I was young, and in kindergarten they had split custody before he fully split.
Well, he used to have this movie that I very distinctly being a vhs in a clamshell, and I used to love the heck out of it. But he took it with him when he left, and I haven't seen it since. It's bothered me for years.
All I can remember is that it was a live action with terrible, scary, rat puppets. And there was one scene with them in a sewer singing a beautiful song. Part of why I liked the movie so much was this song. I also remember the cover being navy blue?
I tried to search for it but all I could find was A Rats tale, and I can't find anything on that sewer scene. My mom says that it wasn't that one, And the puppets just don't look right to me.
I've been searching for it for years, it was about 2005 when they split, so I imagine the movie was atleast 5 years old at that point, as my step dad had a 15? year old son at the time and I can't imagine that a 15 year old and a 4 year old would have much in common, let alone a movie about rats.
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Well, he used to have this movie that I very distinctly being a vhs in a clamshell, and I used to love the heck out of it. But he took it with him when he left, and I haven't seen it since. It's bothered me for years.
All I can remember is that it was a live action with terrible, scary, rat puppets. And there was one scene with them in a sewer singing a beautiful song. Part of why I liked the movie so much was this song. I also remember the cover being navy blue?
I tried to search for it but all I could find was A Rats tale, and I can't find anything on that sewer scene. My mom says that it wasn't that one, And the puppets just don't look right to me.
I've been searching for it for years, it was about 2005 when they split, so I imagine the movie was atleast 5 years old at that point, as my step dad had a 15? year old son at the time and I can't imagine that a 15 year old and a 4 year old would have much in common, let alone a movie about rats.
2024.05.17 07:42 No-Quality-2644 Yūrei Chronicles
YŪREI CHRONICLES [ 幽霊クロニクルズ ]
Tales of Japanese Horror [ 日本のホラーの物語 ]
By: Seph Cruz [ 投稿者: セフ・クルーズ ]
CONTENTS [ コンテンツ ]
Preface [ はじめに ]
Chapter 1: The Cursed Scroll [ 第 1 章: 呪われた巻物 ]
Chapter 2: The Shrine in the Shadows [ 第 2 章: 影の神殿 ]
Chapter 3: The Haunting of the Geisha [ 第 3 章: 芸者の幽霊 ]
Chapter 4: The Onryo's Revenge [ 第 4 章: 怨霊の復讐 ]
Chapter 5: The Dollmaker's Curse [ 第 5 章: 人形師の呪い ]
Chapter 6: The Shadow in the Forest [ 第 6 章: 森の影 ] Chapter 7: The Haunting of the Yūrei Inn [ 第 7 章: 幽霊旅館の幽霊 ]
Chapter 8: The Curse of the Haunted Kimono [ 第 8 章: 幽霊着物の呪い ]
Chapter 9: The Mirror's Malevolence [ 第 9 章: 鏡の悪意 ]
Chapter 10: The Bridge to the Beyond [ 第 10 章: 彼方への架け橋 ]
In the heart of Kyoto, where history whispered through the ancient streets, there existed an antique bookstore known only to those who sought the rarest of tomes. Nestled among centuries-old texts and dusty manuscripts, a forbidden scroll lay hidden, waiting for an unwitting soul to stumble upon its chilling secrets.
Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
The quaint, dimly lit bookstore was a treasure trove of the past. Intricate calligraphy adorned scrolls, while faded ink whispered stories of long-forgotten samurai and mystical creatures. Among these relics of history, one scroll remained elusive, concealed behind a glass case. Its dark, ornate cover bore no title, and its presence seemed to beckon.
Haruki, a young scholar with a fascination for the occult, visited the bookstore one rainy afternoon. His curiosity led him to inquire about the enigmatic scroll. The elderly shopkeeper, Mr. Tanaka, peered at him with a knowing look, cautioning him about the scroll's malevolent reputation.
"Many have sought to uncover its secrets," Mr. Tanaka said, his voice trembling with age, "but few have lived to tell the tale."
Haruki, undeterred by the ominous warning, insisted on examining the scroll. Mr. Tanaka, sensing the scholar's determination, reluctantly unlocked the glass case. As Haruki unrolled the ancient parchment, he saw that it was filled with intricate symbols and incantations, written in a language he could barely comprehend.
For days, Haruki delved into the scroll's mysteries. His sleepless nights were filled with whispers from unseen forces, and chilling drafts seemed to haunt his small apartment. Yet, he pressed on, believing that the scroll held untold knowledge and power.
One fateful night, as a full moon cast eerie shadows across his cluttered study, Haruki recited an incantation from the scroll. The room grew icy cold, and an otherworldly presence enveloped him. A mournful wail echoed through the room, and Haruki's heart raced as he beheld the apparition before him.
A yūrei, its long, disheveled hair obscuring its gaunt face, hovered in the air, its eyes filled with anguish and rage. It reached out bony, pale fingers toward Haruki, its spectral form translucent yet undeniably real.
In that moment, Haruki realized the scroll's true nature – a curse that summoned vengeful spirits to torment the living. He had unwittingly invited the yūrei into his world, and now, it sought retribution for its suffering.
The scholar's life turned into a nightmare as the vengeful spirit haunted his every waking moment. His research became an obsession to find a way to pacify the yūrei and lift the curse. With each passing day, Haruki's health deteriorated, his body and mind succumbing to the relentless torment.
Desperate, he sought the guidance of a renowned exorcist, who revealed a grim truth. The only way to break the curse was to discover the scroll's origins and offer the yūrei the peace it so desperately sought.
As Haruki ventured deeper into the scroll's history, he uncovered a tale of betrayal and tragedy that spanned centuries. With newfound knowledge and a heavy heart, he prepared to confront the vengeful yūrei and set things right.
In a chilling confrontation between the living and the dead, Haruki faced the spirit, offering it the closure it craved. As the yūrei dissipated into the ether, its mournful wail echoed one last time, fading into the night.
Haruki emerged from the ordeal forever changed, carrying the weight of the scroll's curse as a cautionary tale. The forbidden knowledge he had sought had come at a great cost, a reminder that some mysteries should remain hidden, and some curses should never be invoked.
As the sun rose over Kyoto, the antique bookstore remained shrouded in an eerie silence, and the cursed scroll returned to its cryptic slumber, waiting for the next unwitting soul to unlock its dreadful secrets.
End of Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
In the heart of a tranquil Japanese village, nestled among ancient forests, stood a centuries-old Shinto shrine, known to few but revered by all. This sacred place held an eerie secret, hidden in the shadows of its past.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
The village of Mizuki was picturesque, surrounded by dense woods and the whispers of rustling leaves. Its most treasured gem was the Shōrin Shrine, a sanctuary dedicated to the worship of the kami, where the villagers paid homage with heartfelt prayers and offerings.
On a bright spring morning, the Hayashi family moved into a charming house near the shrine. Yuko, a spirited young girl with inquisitive eyes, was enchanted by the quaint beauty of Mizuki and the mystique of the Shōrin Shrine. Her parents, Masato and Yuki, hoped the peaceful village would offer respite from the bustling city.
Their first evening in Mizuki was serene, and the family felt blessed to live in such an idyllic place. As night descended, they heard a faint melody echoing through the forest—a haunting tune played on a traditional shamisen. Yuko, drawn by curiosity, followed the eerie melody to the shrine.
At the shrine's entrance, she saw a flicker of movement among the trees and bushes. As her eyes adjusted to the dim moonlight, she gasped in awe and terror. There, bathed in an ethereal glow, stood a beautiful woman dressed in a white kimono, her long hair cascading like an ebony waterfall.
The woman's face bore an expression of immense sorrow, and her eyes seemed to pierce Yuko's very soul. In her delicate, spectral hands, she held a shamisen, its strings plucked by fingers that had long since turned to mist.
"Who are you?" Yuko asked, her voice quivering.
The apparition gazed at Yuko with an inscrutable sadness and whispered, "My name is Hana. I have been bound to this shrine for centuries, waiting for someone to hear my song."
Hana's story unraveled like a tragic tapestry before Yuko. She had once been a young woman in love with a humble fisherman from Mizuki. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they met a tragic end at the hands of the villagers.
As she spoke, the melody of her shamisen became more mournful, and the trees seemed to weep in sympathy. Hana's spirit, bound to the shrine, could only find solace by sharing her story with the living.
Yuko, moved by Hana's tale, felt a deep connection to the ghostly figure. She promised to help Hana find peace and bring her story to light. Together, they would uncover the truth behind the tragic love story that had ensnared the shrine for centuries.
As Yuko delved into the village's history, she uncovered hidden documents and ancient scrolls that confirmed Hana's story. The injustice done to Hana and her beloved was a blot on the village's past, a truth that had been concealed for generations.
With newfound determination, Yuko rallied the villagers to acknowledge the village's dark history and to seek forgiveness for the sins of the past. In a moving ceremony at the Shōrin Shrine, the villagers offered their prayers, and Hana's spirit was finally set free.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Mizuki in golden light, Hana's ethereal form dissolved into a wisp of gratitude and serenity. The shrine, once shadowed by sorrow, now radiated with newfound peace.
"The Shrine in the Shadows" became a tale passed down through generations, a reminder that love and forgiveness could transcend even the darkest of curses. Mizuki continued to flourish, its shrine standing as a testament to the enduring power of redemption.
End of Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the vibrant streets of 19th-century Tokyo, beneath the shimmering lanterns and behind the delicate allure of geisha, a haunting presence lurked—a presence that would forever change the life of a celebrated geisha named Kaede.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the heart of Tokyo's historic Yoshiwara district, Kaede was renowned as one of the most captivating and skilled geisha. Her beauty was ethereal, her dances mesmerizing, and her laughter like the tinkling of wind chimes. But beneath her porcelain makeup and the grace of her performances lay a heart heavy with secrets.
One cool autumn evening, as the lanterns cast their warm glow on the district, a newcomer arrived at the teahouse where Kaede performed. His name was Kaito, a handsome and enigmatic man with piercing eyes that seemed to see beyond the facade of the geisha. Kaede's heart quickened as their eyes met, and she felt a connection she had never experienced before.
As weeks turned into months, Kaede and Kaito's bond deepened, their love blossoming like the cherry blossoms in spring. But their love was a forbidden one, as Kaito was a samurai, and their worlds were as different as night and day.
One fateful night, Kaito revealed a dangerous secret to Kaede—he was involved in a plot against a powerful daimyo who ruled with cruelty and oppression. Kaito believed that by exposing the daimyo's corruption, he could bring justice to the people. He asked for Kaede's assistance in gathering information from the teahouse's influential patrons.
Reluctantly, Kaede agreed, and together, they embarked on a treacherous path filled with deceit and danger. As the days passed, they uncovered dark secrets that could expose the daimyo's crimes. However, their actions did not go unnoticed.
One evening, as Kaede performed for a gathering of influential men, a sinister figure appeared in the shadows. It was the vengeful spirit of a geisha named Akiko, who had perished in Yoshiwara under tragic circumstances. Her ghostly form was veiled in a blood-red kimono, and her eyes burned with malevolence.
Akiko's haunting began subtly—a chill in the air, whispers of despair, and a feeling of dread that hung over the teahouse like a shroud. Kaede, sensing the supernatural presence, knew that they had awakened a vengeful spirit.
Desperate to protect Kaede, Kaito sought the guidance of a local exorcist, who revealed the tragic story of Akiko. She had been a geisha in love with a samurai, but their forbidden love had led to betrayal and death. Her restless spirit sought vengeance on those who dared to love across societal boundaries.
With the exorcist's help, Kaito and Kaede embarked on a perilous journey to confront Akiko's spirit and offer her the peace she so desperately sought. In a climactic showdown, they faced the vengeful geisha, revealing the truth behind her betrayal and death.
As the first light of dawn bathed the Yoshiwara district, Akiko's spirit dissipated, her eyes filled with sorrow and resignation. The curse she had cast upon the teahouse lifted, and peace returned to the district.
Kaede and Kaito's love story continued, forever marked by the supernatural forces they had encountered. The teahouse thrived once more, its lanterns casting their warm glow over the enchanting district, where love knew no boundaries and forgiveness transcended even death.
"The Haunting of the Geisha" became a legend whispered among geisha in Yoshiwara, a testament to the enduring power of love and the consequences of forbidden desires in the mysterious world of Edo-era Tokyo.
End of Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
In the heart of a decaying city, where abandoned buildings stood as silent witnesses to forgotten tragedies, a group of urban explorers would stumble upon a place where the restless dead held their sinister dominion.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
The city of Kurayami had fallen into disrepair, its once-thriving industries crumbling, and its streets echoing with the memories of better days. Among its many derelict structures was the forsaken Kurayami Hospital, a place whispered about only in fearful tales.
Rumors spoke of a curse that had befallen the hospital after a gruesome series of medical experiments in the early 20th century. Patients had been subjected to horrific procedures, and their agonized cries still seemed to reverberate through the corridors.
A group of urban explorers, lured by the thrill of the forbidden and the allure of the macabre, set their sights on Kurayami Hospital. Among them was Hiroshi, the group's leader, and Yumi, a budding photographer with an affinity for capturing the eerie beauty of abandoned places.
As the explorers entered the hospital's crumbling entrance, they were greeted by the musty scent of decay and the eerie silence of long-abandoned hallways. Shadows danced in the dim light as they ventured deeper into the forsaken building, their footsteps echoing like distant whispers.
The group's excitement turned to unease as they encountered signs of the hospital's dark past—rusty surgical instruments, bloodstained gurneys, and cryptic medical notes. Yumi's camera captured it all, each photograph revealing more about the hospital's gruesome history.
As night fell, the explorers gathered in the hospital's decrepit lobby, their flashlights casting trembling beams into the darkness. It was then that they heard it—a faint, mournful wail, like the keening of a soul in torment.
Hiroshi, the group's fearless leader, brushed off their concerns, attributing the sound to the wind or their imagination. But the cries grew louder and more anguished, echoing through the halls.
The group became separated as they navigated the labyrinthine corridors. Yumi, camera in hand, wandered into the hospital's disused psychiatric ward. There, in a shadowed corner, she saw her camera's flash reveal a horrifying apparition—an onryo, a vengeful spirit with long, disheveled hair and eyes filled with hatred.
The onryo's spectral form contorted with rage as it approached Yumi. Its icy fingers reached out, and she felt an otherworldly coldness pierce her very soul. She knew that this was the spirit of a patient who had suffered unimaginable horrors in the hospital.
As Yumi's companions searched for her, they stumbled upon the onryo's lair and witnessed the terrifying encounter. In a desperate bid to save Yumi, they searched for a way to pacify the vengeful spirit.
Through a combination of research and communication with a local historian, they learned the full extent of the hospital's atrocities. Armed with this knowledge, they returned to the onryo's domain to confront the spirit and offer it the peace it had been denied for so long.
In a climactic showdown, the group faced the onryo, revealing the hospital's dark secrets and acknowledging the suffering of the tormented souls within. With profound remorse, they begged for forgiveness on behalf of those who had perpetrated the atrocities.
As the first rays of dawn broke over Kurayami, the onryo's anguished wails transformed into a mournful sigh. The spirit, its wrath finally quelled, dissipated into the ether, leaving behind a sense of profound sadness and closure.
The group of urban explorers emerged from Kurayami Hospital, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. They had confronted the past and offered redemption to the restless dead, leaving the decaying city with a newfound sense of hope.
"The Onryo's Revenge" became a cautionary tale among urban explorers, a reminder that some places are best left undisturbed, and that the past, no matter how dark, can be confronted and reconciled.
End of Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
In a remote mountain village, nestled among mist-shrouded peaks, a master dollmaker crafted exquisite creations that captured the hearts of collectors worldwide. Yet, within her secluded workshop, a malevolent force lurked—one that would ensnare a curious journalist in a nightmarish world of living dolls and dark secrets.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
Hidden away in the secluded village of Ichiban, known only to those who ventured deep into the mountains, lived a master dollmaker named Ai. Her dolls were celebrated for their lifelike beauty and craftsmanship, with collectors from distant lands coveting her creations.
One brisk autumn morning, a journalist named Keiko received a cryptic letter from a source in Ichiban, hinting at a sinister mystery surrounding Ai's dolls. Intrigued by the enigmatic message, Keiko embarked on a journey to the remote village, determined to uncover the truth.
Ichiban was a place untouched by time, its cobblestone streets winding through dense forests and past centuries-old homes. The village exuded an eerie tranquility, and the locals spoke in hushed tones about Ai's dolls, rumored to be infused with a piece of the human soul.
Upon reaching Ai's workshop, Keiko was greeted by the dollmaker herself, a woman of grace and poise. The workshop was a treasure trove of exquisite dolls, their eyes seeming to follow Keiko's every move. Among them, a particular doll known as Hikari stood out—a hauntingly beautiful creation with ebony hair and obsidian eyes.
As Keiko delved deeper into the village's mysteries, she discovered that Hikari was believed to house the soul of a deceased child, a belief held by both Ai and the villagers. The doll's unsettling presence and the uncanny resemblance it bore to a girl named Mei, who had died tragically years ago, sent shivers down Keiko's spine.
Keiko's nights in Ichiban were filled with restless dreams of porcelain dolls that came to life. In these dreams, Hikari beckoned her to uncover the truth behind the dollmaker's creations. Guided by an inexplicable compulsion, Keiko embarked on a quest to unearth the dark secrets hidden within Ai's workshop.
As Keiko investigated further, she uncovered Ai's own tragic past—a story of unrequited love, loss, and a desperate desire to capture the essence of the human soul in her dolls. With each revelation, the line between the living and the lifeless blurred, and Keiko felt herself becoming entangled in a nightmarish world.
The dolls that had once been works of art now seemed to harbor malevolence. They moved of their own accord, their eyes filled with an eerie, lifelike intensity. Keiko realized that Ai's obsession had bound her to a sinister force, and her creations hungered for more than just existence.
In a chilling climax, Keiko confronted Ai and the curse that had gripped her creations. Together, they sought to break the curse's hold and release the trapped souls within the dolls.
As the moon hung low in the night sky, Ai performed a solemn ritual, guided by the spirit of Mei, whose essence had been captured in Hikari. The dolls, imbued with a restless energy, gathered around, their haunting eyes watching as the curse was lifted.
With a mournful sigh, the dolls' porcelain features softened, and their malevolence dissipated. The spirit of Mei was set free, and the dolls became lifeless once more, their beauty preserved in eternal stillness.
Ichiban returned to its peaceful slumber, and Keiko departed with a newfound appreciation for the power of art and the depths of human longing. The village's haunting tale of the dollmaker's curse served as a reminder that some obsessions could lead to the creation of something far more sinister than art itself.
End of Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
In a land steeped in history and tradition, the Aokigahara Forest, known as the "Suicide Forest," concealed a dark secret. Within its dense, ancient foliage, a group of hikers would embark on a journey that would lead them into the heart of a malevolent force.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
Deep within the prefecture of Yamanashi, shrouded in a perpetual mist, lay the infamous Aokigahara Forest—an expanse of ancient woodland that held a dark reputation. Known as the "Suicide Forest," it had been a site of countless tragic deaths throughout the centuries.
A group of adventurous hikers, seeking to conquer the wilderness and challenge the forest's ominous legends, gathered on a chilly autumn morning. Among them was Akira, an experienced guide with a deep respect for the forest's history, and Yumi, a young woman in search of adventure and solace from her own troubled past.
The hikers ventured deep into the forest, their footsteps muffled by the thick blanket of moss and fallen leaves. The dense canopy above cast eerie shadows, and the trees seemed to whisper secrets of sorrow and despair.
As they trekked further into the woods, they began to notice strange occurrences—a disconcerting sense of being watched, distant whispers on the wind, and ghostly apparitions that flickered at the edge of their vision. Akira, the guide, attributed these phenomena to the forest's ominous reputation and urged the group to press on.
Yet, the forest's grip on their minds and senses tightened. Yumi, in particular, felt a strange connection to the haunting forces that seemed to lurk behind every tree. Inexplicable visions of tragedy and despair flashed before her eyes, and a sense of overwhelming dread enveloped her.
Night descended on the forest, and the hikers set up camp, their flickering campfire offering the only semblance of comfort in the oppressive darkness. It was then that Yumi encountered a spectral figure—a yūrei, her kimono tattered and her eyes empty voids.
The yūrei beckoned to Yumi, her voice a mournful echo. Unable to resist, Yumi followed the apparition into the depths of the forest, her companions unaware of her disappearance. The yūrei led her to a clearing where an ancient tree stood, its gnarled roots forming a grotesque face.
As Yumi approached the tree, she felt a malevolent presence—an ancient spirit of the forest itself. It spoke to her, revealing the tragic history of Aokigahara—the place where those who had lost hope sought refuge in death.
Yumi learned of the forest's vengeful guardian, a yūrei born of countless lost souls, whose suffering fueled its malevolence. It was the embodiment of the forest's sorrow, forever bound to torment those who ventured within.
Realizing that Yumi was now connected to the yūrei, her companions embarked on a desperate search to rescue her from the forest's clutches. With the guidance of Akira's knowledge and determination, they confronted the vengeful spirit, revealing the pain of their own pasts and the impact of their actions on the world around them.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Aokigahara in a pale light, the yūrei's malevolence waned, and its grip on Yumi loosened. With a final sigh, it dissipated into the morning mist, its haunting presence released from the forest.
Yumi was reunited with her companions, forever changed by her encounter with the malevolent spirit of Aokigahara. The forest's ominous reputation remained, a reminder of the darkness that could consume those who dared to venture too close to its heart.
"The Shadow in the Forest" served as a chilling testament to the mysteries of Aokigahara, where the past and the present intertwined, and the boundaries between life and death blurred beneath the ancient canopy.
End of Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
In a remote village nestled among mist-covered mountains, a centuries-old inn held a sinister secret. When a weary traveler seeks refuge within its ancient walls, she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural mysteries that threaten to consume her soul.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
The village of Okuyama was a hidden gem, nestled among towering peaks and blanketed in mist. Within this secluded haven stood the Yurei Inn, a centuries-old establishment steeped in history and whispered legends. Its age-old charm masked a sinister truth—a haunting presence that had plagued the inn for generations.
Amidst a dense fog, a lone traveler named Rei arrived in Okuyama, weary and seeking shelter from the elements. The Yurei Inn, with its rustic charm and flickering lanterns, seemed like the perfect refuge. Little did Rei know that her stay at the inn would unravel the mysteries hidden within its ancient walls.
Upon her arrival, Rei was greeted by the inn's elderly proprietress, Eiko, a woman whose weathered features and deep knowledge of the village's history hinted at a deeper connection to the inn's haunting past.
As Rei settled into her room, the oppressive atmosphere within the inn became palpable. Shadows seemed to dance in the corners of her vision, and strange, ghostly whispers echoed in the corridors. Unbeknownst to her, Rei had become a pawn in a centuries-old battle between the inn and the vengeful spirits that resided within.
In the dead of night, Rei awoke to a chilling presence at her bedside—an ethereal yurei, her white burial kimono flowing like a spectral river. The vengeful spirit's eyes held an insatiable hunger, and she reached out to Rei, her fingers icy and skeletal.
Rei's nights became torment as she encountered more yurei within the inn, each with their own tragic stories of betrayal, injustice, and unfulfilled desires. The spirits sought vengeance, and Rei's presence within the inn had awakened their malevolence.
Desperate to uncover the inn's secrets and free herself from the spirits' relentless pursuit, Rei sought the guidance of Eiko. The elderly proprietress revealed the tragic history of the inn—an establishment built on the suffering of countless souls who had met their demise within its walls.
Eiko's own family had been entangled in the inn's dark legacy, and she bore the weight of their deeds. Together, Rei and Eiko embarked on a journey to confront the yurei and offer them redemption, hoping to break the cycle of suffering that had plagued the inn for centuries.
In a harrowing confrontation with the vengeful spirits, Rei and Eiko unveiled the truth behind the inn's cursed history and acknowledged the pain of the souls that had been wronged. With heartfelt apologies and rituals of atonement, they sought to release the spirits from their torment.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Okuyama in a golden light, the yurei's spectral forms dissolved into the ether, their eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and gratitude. The Yurei Inn, once a place of darkness, now held the promise of redemption.
Rei departed from Okuyama, forever marked by her encounter with the supernatural. The Yurei Inn, now cleansed of its malevolent spirits, stood as a testament to the power of reconciliation and the hope of breaking the chains of the past.
"The Haunting of the Yurei Inn" became a cautionary tale among villagers, a reminder that the sins of the past could be confronted and forgiven, even in the face of vengeful spirits.
End of Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
In the heart of Kyoto, where tradition and modernity intertwined, a family heirloom, an ancient kimono, carried a chilling curse that had plagued generations. A woman must delve into her family's history to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it before it consumes her and her loved ones.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples, was a place where time seemed to stand still. Among the historic districts, the Nakamura family had passed down a treasured heirloom for generations—an exquisite silk kimono adorned with intricate embroidery, a relic of a bygone era.
The kimono had always been a source of fascination and reverence within the Nakamura family. It was said to be imbued with mystical powers, protecting its wearer from harm and misfortune. But beneath its ornate beauty lay a dark secret—a curse that had haunted the family for centuries.
Emi, the youngest of the Nakamura family, had grown up hearing stories of the kimono's mystical properties and the curse that clung to it. When her grandmother passed away, leaving the kimono in her care, Emi became the latest custodian of this fabled garment.
As the years passed, strange occurrences began to plague Emi and her family. The kimono seemed to have a malevolent presence, causing nightmares, unexplained accidents, and a growing sense of dread. Emi's husband, Toshiro, and their young daughter, Yuki, bore the brunt of the curse's effects.
Desperate to protect her loved ones, Emi embarked on a quest to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it. She delved into her family's history, poring over ancient scrolls and consulting with local priests and scholars.
Through her research, Emi learned of a tragic love story that had been concealed for generations—a forbidden romance between a Nakamura ancestor and a woman from a rival clan. The lovers had been torn apart by a vengeful spirit, and their love had been sealed within the cursed kimono.
With newfound determination, Emi sought out the help of a renowned exorcist, who revealed that the curse could only be broken by reconciling the spirits of the star-crossed lovers and offering them a chance at eternal peace.
Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki embarked on a journey to the ancestral shrine of the Nakamura family, where they conducted a solemn ritual to appease the vengeful spirits. As they offered their prayers and made heartfelt apologies on behalf of their ancestors, a profound sense of forgiveness washed over them.
In a climactic moment, the cursed kimono transformed, its once malevolent aura dissipating into the ether. The spirits of the star-crossed lovers, now free from their torment, appeared before Emi and her family, their eyes filled with gratitude.
As the cherry blossoms rained down upon Kyoto, Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki returned home with a newfound sense of peace and closure. The kimono, no longer cursed, became a symbol of their family's resilience and the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Curse of the Haunted Kimono" served as a reminder that the sins of the past could be atoned for and that the bonds of love and family could transcend even the darkest of curses.
End of Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, an antique mirror with a sinister past found its way into the home of a young couple. As they unwittingly unleashed the malevolent spirit trapped within, they must confront the mirror's dark history to save themselves and their family.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a serene suburban neighborhood, where cherry blossoms bloomed with each passing spring, lived a young couple, Hiroshi and Aiko, who were enamored with the charm of their new home. They had recently moved into a quaint, old-fashioned house that came with a peculiar antique mirror.
The mirror was ornate and beautiful, its frame adorned with delicate carvings of cherry blossoms. It had been left behind by the previous owner, a recluse who had passed away under mysterious circumstances. Little did Hiroshi and Aiko know that this mirror carried a malevolent secret.
As they settled into their new home, strange occurrences began to unfold. Reflections in the mirror seemed to distort, showing glimpses of eerie, shadowy figures lurking in the background. At night, whispers filled the room as if unseen voices murmured from within the glass.
Aiko, with her fascination for the occult, was the first to sense the mirror's sinister aura. She delved into research, uncovering tales of a cursed mirror that had plagued the previous owner's family for generations.
The mirror had once belonged to a vengeful spirit, a yūrei who had perished in despair. Its malevolence was bound to the glass, and those who possessed it were tormented by the spirit's relentless anger and sorrow.
Desperate to free themselves from the mirror's curse, Hiroshi and Aiko sought the guidance of a spiritual medium. Through a series of rituals and séances, they made contact with the vengeful spirit trapped within the mirror.
The spirit's story unfolded like a tragic drama—the yūrei had been a young woman in love with a man from a rival clan. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they had both met a grisly end. Her spirit had been bound to the mirror as punishment for her defiance of societal norms.
With the medium's help, Hiroshi and Aiko offered prayers and apologies on behalf of the mirror's original owner, seeking forgiveness for the wrongs committed against the vengeful spirit. They vowed to help the spirit find peace and redemption.
In a chilling climax, they conducted a final ritual, allowing the yūrei to pass on and find the solace she had been denied for centuries. As they gazed into the mirror one last time, they saw the spirit's reflection fade into the distance, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and farewell.
The mirror, now cleansed of its malevolence, became a symbol of hope and renewal for Hiroshi and Aiko. Their family flourished, and the cherry blossoms in their garden bloomed with newfound vibrancy, a testament to the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Mirror's Malevolence" served as a chilling reminder that even the most innocuous objects could carry dark secrets, and that confronting the past and seeking redemption could break the bonds of even the most malevolent curses.
End of Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
In a remote mountain village, isolated from the modern world, a historic bridge served as a link between the living and the dead. When a group of travelers crossed its ancient planks, they would discover the chilling truth behind the bridge's supernatural origins.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
Deep within the heart of the Japanese mountains, nestled among ancient forests and shrouded in mist, lay the village of Yamanokawa. It was a place where tradition and superstition still held sway, and the bridge that spanned the river was both a lifeline and a gateway to the unknown.
A group of adventurous travelers, drawn by the allure of Yamanokawa's untouched beauty, embarked on a journey to explore the village's remote reaches. Among them were Kaito, a historian with an insatiable curiosity, and Mia, a photographer who sought to capture the essence of this secluded world.
The village's centerpiece was the Akane Bridge, a weathered structure made of ancient wood and adorned with centuries-old lanterns. Its planks creaked with the weight of history, and the river below whispered tales of lives long gone.
As the travelers ventured deeper into Yamanokawa, they discovered that the villagers held a profound reverence for the bridge. It was said to be a link between the living and the dead, a place where offerings were made to appease the spirits that dwelled in the surrounding forest.
As night descended, the travelers set up camp near the Akane Bridge, its lanterns casting an eerie, flickering glow on the river's surface. It was then that they heard the sound—a mournful melody that seemed to emanate from the bridge itself.
Mia, driven by curiosity, followed the haunting tune to the bridge's edge. There, bathed in an otherworldly light, she saw a figure—a woman in a white kimono, her long hair flowing like an ebony waterfall.
The woman, whose name was Hikari, revealed herself to be a yūrei, a spirit bound to the Akane Bridge for centuries. She had once been a young bride whose love had been torn apart by a tragic accident on her wedding day. Her spirit was eternally linked to the bridge, where she waited for her beloved to return.
Kaito, the historian, delved into the village's archives and uncovered the tragic story of Hikari's past. It was a tale of love and loss, of a bride whose life had been cut short, and a groom whose heart had been forever scarred by grief.
With newfound determination, the travelers sought to reunite the spirits of Hikari and her beloved. They embarked on a journey deep into the forest, following a path laden with offerings and prayers.
At the heart of the forest, they discovered an ancient shrine dedicated to love and reconciliation. There, in a poignant ceremony, they offered heartfelt prayers and apologies on behalf of the villagers and the groom who had never returned.
As the first light of dawn broke over Yamanokawa, a sense of serenity washed over the Akane Bridge. Hikari's spectral form dissolved into the river's mist, her eyes filled with a mix of longing and gratitude.
The travelers departed from Yamanokawa, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. The Akane Bridge, now freed from its haunting past, stood as a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope of reuniting even in the afterlife.
"The Bridge to the Beyond" became a legend whispered among villagers, a reminder that some bonds could transcend time and that the spirit of love endured even in the face of eternity.
End of Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
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Tales of Japanese Horror [ 日本のホラーの物語 ]
By: Seph Cruz [ 投稿者: セフ・クルーズ ]
CONTENTS [ コンテンツ ]
Preface [ はじめに ]
Chapter 1: The Cursed Scroll [ 第 1 章: 呪われた巻物 ]
Chapter 2: The Shrine in the Shadows [ 第 2 章: 影の神殿 ]
Chapter 3: The Haunting of the Geisha [ 第 3 章: 芸者の幽霊 ]
Chapter 4: The Onryo's Revenge [ 第 4 章: 怨霊の復讐 ]
Chapter 5: The Dollmaker's Curse [ 第 5 章: 人形師の呪い ]
Chapter 6: The Shadow in the Forest [ 第 6 章: 森の影 ] Chapter 7: The Haunting of the Yūrei Inn [ 第 7 章: 幽霊旅館の幽霊 ]
Chapter 8: The Curse of the Haunted Kimono [ 第 8 章: 幽霊着物の呪い ]
Chapter 9: The Mirror's Malevolence [ 第 9 章: 鏡の悪意 ]
Chapter 10: The Bridge to the Beyond [ 第 10 章: 彼方への架け橋 ]
"Yūrei Chronicles: Tales of Japanese Horror"Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
In the heart of Kyoto, where history whispered through the ancient streets, there existed an antique bookstore known only to those who sought the rarest of tomes. Nestled among centuries-old texts and dusty manuscripts, a forbidden scroll lay hidden, waiting for an unwitting soul to stumble upon its chilling secrets.
Chapter 1: "The Cursed Scroll"
Haruki, a young scholar with a fascination for the occult, visited the bookstore one rainy afternoon. His curiosity led him to inquire about the enigmatic scroll. The elderly shopkeeper, Mr. Tanaka, peered at him with a knowing look, cautioning him about the scroll's malevolent reputation.
"Many have sought to uncover its secrets," Mr. Tanaka said, his voice trembling with age, "but few have lived to tell the tale."
Haruki, undeterred by the ominous warning, insisted on examining the scroll. Mr. Tanaka, sensing the scholar's determination, reluctantly unlocked the glass case. As Haruki unrolled the ancient parchment, he saw that it was filled with intricate symbols and incantations, written in a language he could barely comprehend.
For days, Haruki delved into the scroll's mysteries. His sleepless nights were filled with whispers from unseen forces, and chilling drafts seemed to haunt his small apartment. Yet, he pressed on, believing that the scroll held untold knowledge and power.
One fateful night, as a full moon cast eerie shadows across his cluttered study, Haruki recited an incantation from the scroll. The room grew icy cold, and an otherworldly presence enveloped him. A mournful wail echoed through the room, and Haruki's heart raced as he beheld the apparition before him.
A yūrei, its long, disheveled hair obscuring its gaunt face, hovered in the air, its eyes filled with anguish and rage. It reached out bony, pale fingers toward Haruki, its spectral form translucent yet undeniably real.
In that moment, Haruki realized the scroll's true nature – a curse that summoned vengeful spirits to torment the living. He had unwittingly invited the yūrei into his world, and now, it sought retribution for its suffering.
The scholar's life turned into a nightmare as the vengeful spirit haunted his every waking moment. His research became an obsession to find a way to pacify the yūrei and lift the curse. With each passing day, Haruki's health deteriorated, his body and mind succumbing to the relentless torment.
Desperate, he sought the guidance of a renowned exorcist, who revealed a grim truth. The only way to break the curse was to discover the scroll's origins and offer the yūrei the peace it so desperately sought.
As Haruki ventured deeper into the scroll's history, he uncovered a tale of betrayal and tragedy that spanned centuries. With newfound knowledge and a heavy heart, he prepared to confront the vengeful yūrei and set things right.
In a chilling confrontation between the living and the dead, Haruki faced the spirit, offering it the closure it craved. As the yūrei dissipated into the ether, its mournful wail echoed one last time, fading into the night.
Haruki emerged from the ordeal forever changed, carrying the weight of the scroll's curse as a cautionary tale. The forbidden knowledge he had sought had come at a great cost, a reminder that some mysteries should remain hidden, and some curses should never be invoked.
As the sun rose over Kyoto, the antique bookstore remained shrouded in an eerie silence, and the cursed scroll returned to its cryptic slumber, waiting for the next unwitting soul to unlock its dreadful secrets.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
In the heart of a tranquil Japanese village, nestled among ancient forests, stood a centuries-old Shinto shrine, known to few but revered by all. This sacred place held an eerie secret, hidden in the shadows of its past.
Chapter 2: "The Shrine in the Shadows"
On a bright spring morning, the Hayashi family moved into a charming house near the shrine. Yuko, a spirited young girl with inquisitive eyes, was enchanted by the quaint beauty of Mizuki and the mystique of the Shōrin Shrine. Her parents, Masato and Yuki, hoped the peaceful village would offer respite from the bustling city.
Their first evening in Mizuki was serene, and the family felt blessed to live in such an idyllic place. As night descended, they heard a faint melody echoing through the forest—a haunting tune played on a traditional shamisen. Yuko, drawn by curiosity, followed the eerie melody to the shrine.
At the shrine's entrance, she saw a flicker of movement among the trees and bushes. As her eyes adjusted to the dim moonlight, she gasped in awe and terror. There, bathed in an ethereal glow, stood a beautiful woman dressed in a white kimono, her long hair cascading like an ebony waterfall.
The woman's face bore an expression of immense sorrow, and her eyes seemed to pierce Yuko's very soul. In her delicate, spectral hands, she held a shamisen, its strings plucked by fingers that had long since turned to mist.
"Who are you?" Yuko asked, her voice quivering.
The apparition gazed at Yuko with an inscrutable sadness and whispered, "My name is Hana. I have been bound to this shrine for centuries, waiting for someone to hear my song."
Hana's story unraveled like a tragic tapestry before Yuko. She had once been a young woman in love with a humble fisherman from Mizuki. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they met a tragic end at the hands of the villagers.
As she spoke, the melody of her shamisen became more mournful, and the trees seemed to weep in sympathy. Hana's spirit, bound to the shrine, could only find solace by sharing her story with the living.
Yuko, moved by Hana's tale, felt a deep connection to the ghostly figure. She promised to help Hana find peace and bring her story to light. Together, they would uncover the truth behind the tragic love story that had ensnared the shrine for centuries.
As Yuko delved into the village's history, she uncovered hidden documents and ancient scrolls that confirmed Hana's story. The injustice done to Hana and her beloved was a blot on the village's past, a truth that had been concealed for generations.
With newfound determination, Yuko rallied the villagers to acknowledge the village's dark history and to seek forgiveness for the sins of the past. In a moving ceremony at the Shōrin Shrine, the villagers offered their prayers, and Hana's spirit was finally set free.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Mizuki in golden light, Hana's ethereal form dissolved into a wisp of gratitude and serenity. The shrine, once shadowed by sorrow, now radiated with newfound peace.
"The Shrine in the Shadows" became a tale passed down through generations, a reminder that love and forgiveness could transcend even the darkest of curses. Mizuki continued to flourish, its shrine standing as a testament to the enduring power of redemption.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
In the vibrant streets of 19th-century Tokyo, beneath the shimmering lanterns and behind the delicate allure of geisha, a haunting presence lurked—a presence that would forever change the life of a celebrated geisha named Kaede.
Chapter 3: "The Haunting of the Geisha"
One cool autumn evening, as the lanterns cast their warm glow on the district, a newcomer arrived at the teahouse where Kaede performed. His name was Kaito, a handsome and enigmatic man with piercing eyes that seemed to see beyond the facade of the geisha. Kaede's heart quickened as their eyes met, and she felt a connection she had never experienced before.
As weeks turned into months, Kaede and Kaito's bond deepened, their love blossoming like the cherry blossoms in spring. But their love was a forbidden one, as Kaito was a samurai, and their worlds were as different as night and day.
One fateful night, Kaito revealed a dangerous secret to Kaede—he was involved in a plot against a powerful daimyo who ruled with cruelty and oppression. Kaito believed that by exposing the daimyo's corruption, he could bring justice to the people. He asked for Kaede's assistance in gathering information from the teahouse's influential patrons.
Reluctantly, Kaede agreed, and together, they embarked on a treacherous path filled with deceit and danger. As the days passed, they uncovered dark secrets that could expose the daimyo's crimes. However, their actions did not go unnoticed.
One evening, as Kaede performed for a gathering of influential men, a sinister figure appeared in the shadows. It was the vengeful spirit of a geisha named Akiko, who had perished in Yoshiwara under tragic circumstances. Her ghostly form was veiled in a blood-red kimono, and her eyes burned with malevolence.
Akiko's haunting began subtly—a chill in the air, whispers of despair, and a feeling of dread that hung over the teahouse like a shroud. Kaede, sensing the supernatural presence, knew that they had awakened a vengeful spirit.
Desperate to protect Kaede, Kaito sought the guidance of a local exorcist, who revealed the tragic story of Akiko. She had been a geisha in love with a samurai, but their forbidden love had led to betrayal and death. Her restless spirit sought vengeance on those who dared to love across societal boundaries.
With the exorcist's help, Kaito and Kaede embarked on a perilous journey to confront Akiko's spirit and offer her the peace she so desperately sought. In a climactic showdown, they faced the vengeful geisha, revealing the truth behind her betrayal and death.
As the first light of dawn bathed the Yoshiwara district, Akiko's spirit dissipated, her eyes filled with sorrow and resignation. The curse she had cast upon the teahouse lifted, and peace returned to the district.
Kaede and Kaito's love story continued, forever marked by the supernatural forces they had encountered. The teahouse thrived once more, its lanterns casting their warm glow over the enchanting district, where love knew no boundaries and forgiveness transcended even death.
"The Haunting of the Geisha" became a legend whispered among geisha in Yoshiwara, a testament to the enduring power of love and the consequences of forbidden desires in the mysterious world of Edo-era Tokyo.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
In the heart of a decaying city, where abandoned buildings stood as silent witnesses to forgotten tragedies, a group of urban explorers would stumble upon a place where the restless dead held their sinister dominion.
Chapter 4: "The Onryo's Revenge"
Rumors spoke of a curse that had befallen the hospital after a gruesome series of medical experiments in the early 20th century. Patients had been subjected to horrific procedures, and their agonized cries still seemed to reverberate through the corridors.
A group of urban explorers, lured by the thrill of the forbidden and the allure of the macabre, set their sights on Kurayami Hospital. Among them was Hiroshi, the group's leader, and Yumi, a budding photographer with an affinity for capturing the eerie beauty of abandoned places.
As the explorers entered the hospital's crumbling entrance, they were greeted by the musty scent of decay and the eerie silence of long-abandoned hallways. Shadows danced in the dim light as they ventured deeper into the forsaken building, their footsteps echoing like distant whispers.
The group's excitement turned to unease as they encountered signs of the hospital's dark past—rusty surgical instruments, bloodstained gurneys, and cryptic medical notes. Yumi's camera captured it all, each photograph revealing more about the hospital's gruesome history.
As night fell, the explorers gathered in the hospital's decrepit lobby, their flashlights casting trembling beams into the darkness. It was then that they heard it—a faint, mournful wail, like the keening of a soul in torment.
Hiroshi, the group's fearless leader, brushed off their concerns, attributing the sound to the wind or their imagination. But the cries grew louder and more anguished, echoing through the halls.
The group became separated as they navigated the labyrinthine corridors. Yumi, camera in hand, wandered into the hospital's disused psychiatric ward. There, in a shadowed corner, she saw her camera's flash reveal a horrifying apparition—an onryo, a vengeful spirit with long, disheveled hair and eyes filled with hatred.
The onryo's spectral form contorted with rage as it approached Yumi. Its icy fingers reached out, and she felt an otherworldly coldness pierce her very soul. She knew that this was the spirit of a patient who had suffered unimaginable horrors in the hospital.
As Yumi's companions searched for her, they stumbled upon the onryo's lair and witnessed the terrifying encounter. In a desperate bid to save Yumi, they searched for a way to pacify the vengeful spirit.
Through a combination of research and communication with a local historian, they learned the full extent of the hospital's atrocities. Armed with this knowledge, they returned to the onryo's domain to confront the spirit and offer it the peace it had been denied for so long.
In a climactic showdown, the group faced the onryo, revealing the hospital's dark secrets and acknowledging the suffering of the tormented souls within. With profound remorse, they begged for forgiveness on behalf of those who had perpetrated the atrocities.
As the first rays of dawn broke over Kurayami, the onryo's anguished wails transformed into a mournful sigh. The spirit, its wrath finally quelled, dissipated into the ether, leaving behind a sense of profound sadness and closure.
The group of urban explorers emerged from Kurayami Hospital, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. They had confronted the past and offered redemption to the restless dead, leaving the decaying city with a newfound sense of hope.
"The Onryo's Revenge" became a cautionary tale among urban explorers, a reminder that some places are best left undisturbed, and that the past, no matter how dark, can be confronted and reconciled.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
In a remote mountain village, nestled among mist-shrouded peaks, a master dollmaker crafted exquisite creations that captured the hearts of collectors worldwide. Yet, within her secluded workshop, a malevolent force lurked—one that would ensnare a curious journalist in a nightmarish world of living dolls and dark secrets.
Chapter 5: "The Dollmaker's Curse"
One brisk autumn morning, a journalist named Keiko received a cryptic letter from a source in Ichiban, hinting at a sinister mystery surrounding Ai's dolls. Intrigued by the enigmatic message, Keiko embarked on a journey to the remote village, determined to uncover the truth.
Ichiban was a place untouched by time, its cobblestone streets winding through dense forests and past centuries-old homes. The village exuded an eerie tranquility, and the locals spoke in hushed tones about Ai's dolls, rumored to be infused with a piece of the human soul.
Upon reaching Ai's workshop, Keiko was greeted by the dollmaker herself, a woman of grace and poise. The workshop was a treasure trove of exquisite dolls, their eyes seeming to follow Keiko's every move. Among them, a particular doll known as Hikari stood out—a hauntingly beautiful creation with ebony hair and obsidian eyes.
As Keiko delved deeper into the village's mysteries, she discovered that Hikari was believed to house the soul of a deceased child, a belief held by both Ai and the villagers. The doll's unsettling presence and the uncanny resemblance it bore to a girl named Mei, who had died tragically years ago, sent shivers down Keiko's spine.
Keiko's nights in Ichiban were filled with restless dreams of porcelain dolls that came to life. In these dreams, Hikari beckoned her to uncover the truth behind the dollmaker's creations. Guided by an inexplicable compulsion, Keiko embarked on a quest to unearth the dark secrets hidden within Ai's workshop.
As Keiko investigated further, she uncovered Ai's own tragic past—a story of unrequited love, loss, and a desperate desire to capture the essence of the human soul in her dolls. With each revelation, the line between the living and the lifeless blurred, and Keiko felt herself becoming entangled in a nightmarish world.
The dolls that had once been works of art now seemed to harbor malevolence. They moved of their own accord, their eyes filled with an eerie, lifelike intensity. Keiko realized that Ai's obsession had bound her to a sinister force, and her creations hungered for more than just existence.
In a chilling climax, Keiko confronted Ai and the curse that had gripped her creations. Together, they sought to break the curse's hold and release the trapped souls within the dolls.
As the moon hung low in the night sky, Ai performed a solemn ritual, guided by the spirit of Mei, whose essence had been captured in Hikari. The dolls, imbued with a restless energy, gathered around, their haunting eyes watching as the curse was lifted.
With a mournful sigh, the dolls' porcelain features softened, and their malevolence dissipated. The spirit of Mei was set free, and the dolls became lifeless once more, their beauty preserved in eternal stillness.
Ichiban returned to its peaceful slumber, and Keiko departed with a newfound appreciation for the power of art and the depths of human longing. The village's haunting tale of the dollmaker's curse served as a reminder that some obsessions could lead to the creation of something far more sinister than art itself.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
In a land steeped in history and tradition, the Aokigahara Forest, known as the "Suicide Forest," concealed a dark secret. Within its dense, ancient foliage, a group of hikers would embark on a journey that would lead them into the heart of a malevolent force.
Chapter 6: "The Shadow in the Forest"
A group of adventurous hikers, seeking to conquer the wilderness and challenge the forest's ominous legends, gathered on a chilly autumn morning. Among them was Akira, an experienced guide with a deep respect for the forest's history, and Yumi, a young woman in search of adventure and solace from her own troubled past.
The hikers ventured deep into the forest, their footsteps muffled by the thick blanket of moss and fallen leaves. The dense canopy above cast eerie shadows, and the trees seemed to whisper secrets of sorrow and despair.
As they trekked further into the woods, they began to notice strange occurrences—a disconcerting sense of being watched, distant whispers on the wind, and ghostly apparitions that flickered at the edge of their vision. Akira, the guide, attributed these phenomena to the forest's ominous reputation and urged the group to press on.
Yet, the forest's grip on their minds and senses tightened. Yumi, in particular, felt a strange connection to the haunting forces that seemed to lurk behind every tree. Inexplicable visions of tragedy and despair flashed before her eyes, and a sense of overwhelming dread enveloped her.
Night descended on the forest, and the hikers set up camp, their flickering campfire offering the only semblance of comfort in the oppressive darkness. It was then that Yumi encountered a spectral figure—a yūrei, her kimono tattered and her eyes empty voids.
The yūrei beckoned to Yumi, her voice a mournful echo. Unable to resist, Yumi followed the apparition into the depths of the forest, her companions unaware of her disappearance. The yūrei led her to a clearing where an ancient tree stood, its gnarled roots forming a grotesque face.
As Yumi approached the tree, she felt a malevolent presence—an ancient spirit of the forest itself. It spoke to her, revealing the tragic history of Aokigahara—the place where those who had lost hope sought refuge in death.
Yumi learned of the forest's vengeful guardian, a yūrei born of countless lost souls, whose suffering fueled its malevolence. It was the embodiment of the forest's sorrow, forever bound to torment those who ventured within.
Realizing that Yumi was now connected to the yūrei, her companions embarked on a desperate search to rescue her from the forest's clutches. With the guidance of Akira's knowledge and determination, they confronted the vengeful spirit, revealing the pain of their own pasts and the impact of their actions on the world around them.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Aokigahara in a pale light, the yūrei's malevolence waned, and its grip on Yumi loosened. With a final sigh, it dissipated into the morning mist, its haunting presence released from the forest.
Yumi was reunited with her companions, forever changed by her encounter with the malevolent spirit of Aokigahara. The forest's ominous reputation remained, a reminder of the darkness that could consume those who dared to venture too close to its heart.
"The Shadow in the Forest" served as a chilling testament to the mysteries of Aokigahara, where the past and the present intertwined, and the boundaries between life and death blurred beneath the ancient canopy.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
In a remote village nestled among mist-covered mountains, a centuries-old inn held a sinister secret. When a weary traveler seeks refuge within its ancient walls, she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural mysteries that threaten to consume her soul.
Chapter 7: "The Haunting of the Yurei Inn"
Amidst a dense fog, a lone traveler named Rei arrived in Okuyama, weary and seeking shelter from the elements. The Yurei Inn, with its rustic charm and flickering lanterns, seemed like the perfect refuge. Little did Rei know that her stay at the inn would unravel the mysteries hidden within its ancient walls.
Upon her arrival, Rei was greeted by the inn's elderly proprietress, Eiko, a woman whose weathered features and deep knowledge of the village's history hinted at a deeper connection to the inn's haunting past.
As Rei settled into her room, the oppressive atmosphere within the inn became palpable. Shadows seemed to dance in the corners of her vision, and strange, ghostly whispers echoed in the corridors. Unbeknownst to her, Rei had become a pawn in a centuries-old battle between the inn and the vengeful spirits that resided within.
In the dead of night, Rei awoke to a chilling presence at her bedside—an ethereal yurei, her white burial kimono flowing like a spectral river. The vengeful spirit's eyes held an insatiable hunger, and she reached out to Rei, her fingers icy and skeletal.
Rei's nights became torment as she encountered more yurei within the inn, each with their own tragic stories of betrayal, injustice, and unfulfilled desires. The spirits sought vengeance, and Rei's presence within the inn had awakened their malevolence.
Desperate to uncover the inn's secrets and free herself from the spirits' relentless pursuit, Rei sought the guidance of Eiko. The elderly proprietress revealed the tragic history of the inn—an establishment built on the suffering of countless souls who had met their demise within its walls.
Eiko's own family had been entangled in the inn's dark legacy, and she bore the weight of their deeds. Together, Rei and Eiko embarked on a journey to confront the yurei and offer them redemption, hoping to break the cycle of suffering that had plagued the inn for centuries.
In a harrowing confrontation with the vengeful spirits, Rei and Eiko unveiled the truth behind the inn's cursed history and acknowledged the pain of the souls that had been wronged. With heartfelt apologies and rituals of atonement, they sought to release the spirits from their torment.
As the first rays of dawn bathed Okuyama in a golden light, the yurei's spectral forms dissolved into the ether, their eyes filled with a mix of sorrow and gratitude. The Yurei Inn, once a place of darkness, now held the promise of redemption.
Rei departed from Okuyama, forever marked by her encounter with the supernatural. The Yurei Inn, now cleansed of its malevolent spirits, stood as a testament to the power of reconciliation and the hope of breaking the chains of the past.
"The Haunting of the Yurei Inn" became a cautionary tale among villagers, a reminder that the sins of the past could be confronted and forgiven, even in the face of vengeful spirits.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
In the heart of Kyoto, where tradition and modernity intertwined, a family heirloom, an ancient kimono, carried a chilling curse that had plagued generations. A woman must delve into her family's history to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it before it consumes her and her loved ones.
Chapter 8: "The Curse of the Haunted Kimono"
The kimono had always been a source of fascination and reverence within the Nakamura family. It was said to be imbued with mystical powers, protecting its wearer from harm and misfortune. But beneath its ornate beauty lay a dark secret—a curse that had haunted the family for centuries.
Emi, the youngest of the Nakamura family, had grown up hearing stories of the kimono's mystical properties and the curse that clung to it. When her grandmother passed away, leaving the kimono in her care, Emi became the latest custodian of this fabled garment.
As the years passed, strange occurrences began to plague Emi and her family. The kimono seemed to have a malevolent presence, causing nightmares, unexplained accidents, and a growing sense of dread. Emi's husband, Toshiro, and their young daughter, Yuki, bore the brunt of the curse's effects.
Desperate to protect her loved ones, Emi embarked on a quest to uncover the origins of the curse and find a way to break it. She delved into her family's history, poring over ancient scrolls and consulting with local priests and scholars.
Through her research, Emi learned of a tragic love story that had been concealed for generations—a forbidden romance between a Nakamura ancestor and a woman from a rival clan. The lovers had been torn apart by a vengeful spirit, and their love had been sealed within the cursed kimono.
With newfound determination, Emi sought out the help of a renowned exorcist, who revealed that the curse could only be broken by reconciling the spirits of the star-crossed lovers and offering them a chance at eternal peace.
Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki embarked on a journey to the ancestral shrine of the Nakamura family, where they conducted a solemn ritual to appease the vengeful spirits. As they offered their prayers and made heartfelt apologies on behalf of their ancestors, a profound sense of forgiveness washed over them.
In a climactic moment, the cursed kimono transformed, its once malevolent aura dissipating into the ether. The spirits of the star-crossed lovers, now free from their torment, appeared before Emi and her family, their eyes filled with gratitude.
As the cherry blossoms rained down upon Kyoto, Emi, Toshiro, and Yuki returned home with a newfound sense of peace and closure. The kimono, no longer cursed, became a symbol of their family's resilience and the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Curse of the Haunted Kimono" served as a reminder that the sins of the past could be atoned for and that the bonds of love and family could transcend even the darkest of curses.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, an antique mirror with a sinister past found its way into the home of a young couple. As they unwittingly unleashed the malevolent spirit trapped within, they must confront the mirror's dark history to save themselves and their family.
Chapter 9: "The Mirror's Malevolence"
The mirror was ornate and beautiful, its frame adorned with delicate carvings of cherry blossoms. It had been left behind by the previous owner, a recluse who had passed away under mysterious circumstances. Little did Hiroshi and Aiko know that this mirror carried a malevolent secret.
As they settled into their new home, strange occurrences began to unfold. Reflections in the mirror seemed to distort, showing glimpses of eerie, shadowy figures lurking in the background. At night, whispers filled the room as if unseen voices murmured from within the glass.
Aiko, with her fascination for the occult, was the first to sense the mirror's sinister aura. She delved into research, uncovering tales of a cursed mirror that had plagued the previous owner's family for generations.
The mirror had once belonged to a vengeful spirit, a yūrei who had perished in despair. Its malevolence was bound to the glass, and those who possessed it were tormented by the spirit's relentless anger and sorrow.
Desperate to free themselves from the mirror's curse, Hiroshi and Aiko sought the guidance of a spiritual medium. Through a series of rituals and séances, they made contact with the vengeful spirit trapped within the mirror.
The spirit's story unfolded like a tragic drama—the yūrei had been a young woman in love with a man from a rival clan. Their love was forbidden, and when their secret was discovered, they had both met a grisly end. Her spirit had been bound to the mirror as punishment for her defiance of societal norms.
With the medium's help, Hiroshi and Aiko offered prayers and apologies on behalf of the mirror's original owner, seeking forgiveness for the wrongs committed against the vengeful spirit. They vowed to help the spirit find peace and redemption.
In a chilling climax, they conducted a final ritual, allowing the yūrei to pass on and find the solace she had been denied for centuries. As they gazed into the mirror one last time, they saw the spirit's reflection fade into the distance, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and farewell.
The mirror, now cleansed of its malevolence, became a symbol of hope and renewal for Hiroshi and Aiko. Their family flourished, and the cherry blossoms in their garden bloomed with newfound vibrancy, a testament to the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
"The Mirror's Malevolence" served as a chilling reminder that even the most innocuous objects could carry dark secrets, and that confronting the past and seeking redemption could break the bonds of even the most malevolent curses.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
In a remote mountain village, isolated from the modern world, a historic bridge served as a link between the living and the dead. When a group of travelers crossed its ancient planks, they would discover the chilling truth behind the bridge's supernatural origins.
Chapter 10: "The Bridge to the Beyond"
A group of adventurous travelers, drawn by the allure of Yamanokawa's untouched beauty, embarked on a journey to explore the village's remote reaches. Among them were Kaito, a historian with an insatiable curiosity, and Mia, a photographer who sought to capture the essence of this secluded world.
The village's centerpiece was the Akane Bridge, a weathered structure made of ancient wood and adorned with centuries-old lanterns. Its planks creaked with the weight of history, and the river below whispered tales of lives long gone.
As the travelers ventured deeper into Yamanokawa, they discovered that the villagers held a profound reverence for the bridge. It was said to be a link between the living and the dead, a place where offerings were made to appease the spirits that dwelled in the surrounding forest.
As night descended, the travelers set up camp near the Akane Bridge, its lanterns casting an eerie, flickering glow on the river's surface. It was then that they heard the sound—a mournful melody that seemed to emanate from the bridge itself.
Mia, driven by curiosity, followed the haunting tune to the bridge's edge. There, bathed in an otherworldly light, she saw a figure—a woman in a white kimono, her long hair flowing like an ebony waterfall.
The woman, whose name was Hikari, revealed herself to be a yūrei, a spirit bound to the Akane Bridge for centuries. She had once been a young bride whose love had been torn apart by a tragic accident on her wedding day. Her spirit was eternally linked to the bridge, where she waited for her beloved to return.
Kaito, the historian, delved into the village's archives and uncovered the tragic story of Hikari's past. It was a tale of love and loss, of a bride whose life had been cut short, and a groom whose heart had been forever scarred by grief.
With newfound determination, the travelers sought to reunite the spirits of Hikari and her beloved. They embarked on a journey deep into the forest, following a path laden with offerings and prayers.
At the heart of the forest, they discovered an ancient shrine dedicated to love and reconciliation. There, in a poignant ceremony, they offered heartfelt prayers and apologies on behalf of the villagers and the groom who had never returned.
As the first light of dawn broke over Yamanokawa, a sense of serenity washed over the Akane Bridge. Hikari's spectral form dissolved into the river's mist, her eyes filled with a mix of longing and gratitude.
The travelers departed from Yamanokawa, forever changed by their encounter with the supernatural. The Akane Bridge, now freed from its haunting past, stood as a testament to the enduring power of love and the hope of reuniting even in the afterlife.
"The Bridge to the Beyond" became a legend whispered among villagers, a reminder that some bonds could transcend time and that the spirit of love endured even in the face of eternity.
2024.05.17 07:33 Joshh170 Deltarune Chapter 4 and 5 Update News Shared by Developer
 | Toby Fox, director of the beloved episodic indie RPG Deltarune, recently gave fans an important update about the game's fourth and fifth chapters. Deltarune's release has been spread out over the last few years, due to its episodic nature and release schedule. The first chapter was shadow-dropped in 2018, much to the surprise and hype of the Undertale fanbase. Deltarune's second chapter was released in 2021 with a similarly shadow-dropped launch, with fans giving it an immense amount of praise. Now fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the game's next batch of chapters. submitted by Joshh170 to GameGeeks [link] [comments] Toby Fox has been providing fans with a steady stream of updates through both social media and a personal newsletter that fans can subscribe to. These periodic newsletters gave fans insight into the development of Deltarune's future chapters, with the previous update in February indicating that the third chapter was "content complete," and it was nearing the final stages of development. The latest Spring Newsletter brings fans a lot of good news regarding Chapters 4-5. In Toby Fox's Spring 2024 Newsletter, he shares that the development team has gotten bigger, with some new hires being brought on-board. While these new members haven't been on the team for long, Fox credits them for making a huge difference, with the producer's objective to "finish the game before we become old and wrinkled," to which Fox agreed. As such, Fox says that the development of Deltarune's fourth chapter has been "better than ever," and that the team are on their way to meeting their internal deadline. He also shares what has been finished for Chapter 4, including the cutscenes, battles, overworld, and gimmicks. Progress on Deltarune Chapters 4 and 5 Cutscenes: Only a few ones left to finish, some need polish Battles: All the attacks are technically done, bosses need polish Overworld: 10 maps need to be created, some need polish Gimmicks: One complicated gimmick has nearly all of its iterations made, some need to go in the maps (eg. Teacup ride from Chapter 2) Toby Fox hopes that by the next newsletter, Chapter 4 will be complete enough for a first pass for the game to be looked at, and that some of the team will move on to the development of Chapter 5. Despite the incredible progress that Toby Fox and the team have made already, Fox says they can't discuss a release date for Deltarune's next chapter just yet, anticipating that they might run into unexpected issues during development. While Deltarune's next release is still quite far away, Fox is still excited about showing fans what he and his team have been cooking for the last few years. He notes that the team are "on fire" and don't want to burn out fans while waiting for Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4. Fox also shared a number of other collaborations and anecdotes outside Deltarune, such as a story about how he got to work with Hololive VTuber Amane Kanata for a song. |
2024.05.17 06:57 Camp-North Overnight Camps
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Introduction:
Overnight camps have long been a quintessential part of childhood experiences for many, offering a unique opportunity for children to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive environment away from home. These immersive experiences foster independence, resilience, and social skills, laying the foundation for personal development and lifelong memories. In this article, we delve into the myriad benefits of overnight camps for children, highlighting the transformative impact they can have on young minds.
Independence and Self-Reliance:
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Introduction:
Overnight camps have long been a quintessential part of childhood experiences for many, offering a unique opportunity for children to explore, learn, and grow in a supportive environment away from home. These immersive experiences foster independence, resilience, and social skills, laying the foundation for personal development and lifelong memories. In this article, we delve into the myriad benefits of overnight camps for children, highlighting the transformative impact they can have on young minds.
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- One of the most significant advantages of overnight camps is the opportunity for children to develop independence and self-reliance. Away from the familiar comforts of home and parental guidance, campers learn to navigate new challenges, make decisions, and take responsibility for themselves. From setting up tents to organizing activities, campers develop practical life skills that empower them to tackle obstacles with confidence.
- Overnight camps provide a rich social environment where children interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. Through shared experiences, collaborative activities, and dynamics, campers learn the importance of communication, empathy, and cooperation. Whether working together to build a campfire or participating in team group sports, children develop invaluable social skills that are essential for success in school, work, and life.
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2024.05.17 05:51 of-cypress-n-moon Sa susunod na habangbuhay
Sa susunod na habangbuhay
Dear,
I know, i remember how u were never really a fan of the music i listen to. Yet, each day rose and set, and u were never not perfect. But, it's ironic how those songs almost always reminded me of you, of us, or rather, what was once us.
How we met, how it all began, were all based on circumstances that normally wouldve prevented even letting the two of us know that each other existed. Yet we did, we met, and we fell in love. It was spring.
As dumb college students, it's all what we can do to make it make sense--Magic, fate, universe. We believed what we have, had, was unique, special. We were lucky. We beat the odds. We even jokingly said we mightve used up all our lifetime's worth of luck. Imagine, 2 scientists in training believing in fate. Years after, now more jaded and callous. And yet, i still do. You made me believe in it. And after all these years, i still do.
And maybe i was right, because it lead you to me, again.
I saw you, i see you, trying again. I see you actively meeting people, dating. And whatever factors the universe lead me do that one night, lead ur search to me.
Funny, how one look i knew it was you. Even behind the veil of anonymity, i knew it was you. And what's even more funny is i know u knew it was me too.
Curiosity got the better of me, and i was lead to the snippets of u trying ur chances at love again. And i honestly still dont know how to feel. Im still processing it. There's amazement, shock, sadness, and many more-- an amalgam of emotions i am still trying to decode.
A feeling of sadness and surrender, of wishing your happiness while acknowledging that it's okay to feel pain. The feeling one feels when their "spring", explores to expand their world. The fear and fascination of the person youve become. i wish to someday discover the song that would help me understand what im feeling.
"Maybe in another lifetime" i never realized how your words have been just words to me, until i saw the realness of that possibility happening.
Goodbye, my spring. Maybe in another lifetime.
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Dear,
I know, i remember how u were never really a fan of the music i listen to. Yet, each day rose and set, and u were never not perfect. But, it's ironic how those songs almost always reminded me of you, of us, or rather, what was once us.
How we met, how it all began, were all based on circumstances that normally wouldve prevented even letting the two of us know that each other existed. Yet we did, we met, and we fell in love. It was spring.
As dumb college students, it's all what we can do to make it make sense--Magic, fate, universe. We believed what we have, had, was unique, special. We were lucky. We beat the odds. We even jokingly said we mightve used up all our lifetime's worth of luck. Imagine, 2 scientists in training believing in fate. Years after, now more jaded and callous. And yet, i still do. You made me believe in it. And after all these years, i still do.
And maybe i was right, because it lead you to me, again.
I saw you, i see you, trying again. I see you actively meeting people, dating. And whatever factors the universe lead me do that one night, lead ur search to me.
Funny, how one look i knew it was you. Even behind the veil of anonymity, i knew it was you. And what's even more funny is i know u knew it was me too.
Curiosity got the better of me, and i was lead to the snippets of u trying ur chances at love again. And i honestly still dont know how to feel. Im still processing it. There's amazement, shock, sadness, and many more-- an amalgam of emotions i am still trying to decode.
A feeling of sadness and surrender, of wishing your happiness while acknowledging that it's okay to feel pain. The feeling one feels when their "spring", explores to expand their world. The fear and fascination of the person youve become. i wish to someday discover the song that would help me understand what im feeling.
"Maybe in another lifetime" i never realized how your words have been just words to me, until i saw the realness of that possibility happening.
Goodbye, my spring. Maybe in another lifetime.
2024.05.17 05:21 Silly_JoJo I love all my siblings so much
I'm the oldest of 5 kids. Istg they're the reason i continue to be sober off of drugs and its gonna be all worth it in the future i hope. These rascals are the only part of my day that i genuinely enjoy. Like yeah the 2 toddlers and the baby can be annoying and they drive me insane with their death rattles, but what else dont you expect at that age? Love it when me and my 9 year old sister watch goofy videos or animes on netflix. We spent the entire spring break watching Demon Slayer together and it was super precious when she wouldnt watch it unless i was there. Its so funny when she gets home from school to tell me all the 3rd grade gossip lol. My brother is so goofy oml and he's adorable. Dennis from Hotel Transylvania lookin ahh kid. He loves the My Little Pony: Equestria Girls movie series and acting to the scenes or songs. I'll be chllin and this lil boy will force me to assist him with the acting like his life depends on it. He's non-verbal so it can be frustrating, but i cannot wait for the day i can have a conversation with him on either his speech tablet or verbally talking to each other. Same thing with the second youngest sister. Instead of mlp she loves poppy playtime and TADC. Yknow that CG5 song? She plays it at least 10 times a day. She is definitely the most annoying out of the 4 of them, but i still enjoy playing with her. She loves playing restaurant with me and the 9 year old. We order food and she cooks it for us with her cute toy foods my mom bought her. The baby be so relatable sometimes. Like yeah man i want someone to hold me tight 24/7 when i sleep too. Maybe i think this of all babies, but she's so cute oml. Love the way she spins in a circle when she dances. Love her, i love all of them. Im gonna try and be the best role model for them from now on. If they ever go down a bad road in life I wanna be there to support them. Most parents are scared to see their kids grow and get older, but even tho they're just my siblings I cant wait to see them find themselves and live their life. That's what motivates me, having a future with the only people i'd do anything for. I'd give up my own happiness if it meant i get to see them live fulfilling lives in the future. I makeup scenarios in my head where we're all adults and still keep in contact with each other and meet up sometimes. I just hope the best for all 4 of them.
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2024.05.17 05:05 Overall_Chemist1893 A Rush Song That Has Special Meaning for You
Hi, folks. For some reason, Reddit gave me a name I wasn't expecting (Overall_Chemist), but it's really me-- Donna Halper, and I wanted to ask a question, if that's okay. Everybody has a favorite Rush album, and most of us have a favorite Rush song. But because I spent many years as a deejay, I associate certain songs with the city I was in when it came out, or who I was with when I first heard it. I'm curious about a Rush song that holds a special memory for you, of a time, or a place, or even a person you were with. For me, I can't hear "Spirit of Radio" without thinking of being on the air, back when radio ruled and we relied on our favorite station. But I also can't hear the opening chords of "Working Man" without thinking back to Cleveland, in the spring of 1974, and being in the studio the first time the song was played. So, have you got a Rush song like that? One that takes you back to a different time & place?
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2024.05.17 04:56 bonelesstick Hyperempathy?
I think I may be neurodivergent, though I am not diagnosed. I'm wondering if I'm hyperempathetic or have a higher level of empathy than average.
I think about other people a lot. I hate reading the news because it only upsets me. I hate seeing anyone suffer and I genuinely wish that everyone could be okay. I worry about my friends a lot, too. If I don't interact with someone when I'm supposed to (coach is a few minutes late, a friend doesn't make it to school), I worry if they're dead or hurt/sick. That's not fun, because logically I know that they're probably okay, and my panic isn't helping anyone. When my friends vent, I often think about if it happened to me, though I'm pretty sure that's normal empathy. If people around me are stressed out, I start getting nervous too because everyone around me is.
I experience sonder frequently, almost any time I'm in public I'll just start thinking, "Everyone around me is a person with their own lives. They all have dreams, and fears, and hobbies. All of them know other people that I will never meet." I could be doing anything else with my time, but nope, I'm thinking about other people that I will never interact with. One time, in kindergarten or first grade, I was in the car with my family, and we were driving downtown. We passed a few homeless people and I started crying because I wished they could all be okay. I remember my parents asking me if I was okay, and then they told me that the homeless people would probably be okay, and my mom told me to pray for them.
Content about real people also make me feel horrible. Songs especially make me wish that people could be happier. In Spanish class, we read about The Night of the Pencils (basically the Argentine military kidnapped, and tortured and killed 10 students who protested) and I felt so bad. Those students just wanted to make a difference, but they were tortured instead. They wanted to help people, and some of them were killed. Maybe I'm supposed to be feeling this bad about any horrible event. I don't know.
The phrase, "you aren't alone," makes me extremely upset. I don't like being reminded that other people are suffering, constantly. I want everyone to be happy. I don't want anyone to be in any kind of pain. I really wish that everyone could be okay.
I don't like it when people say stuff like, "Most people suck!" or, "Most humans are garbage." That doesn't seem true in my experience. I love people, a lot. When I interact people, most of them are nice. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think that most people are awful. I really do believe there are a lot of good people in the world.
Also, I don't know if this counts, but I am extremely sensitive to animals. I don't want anyone to kill any insect in my presence because it was alive, and it didn't do anything wrong. I love all animals, and I could never hate any of them. I don't even blame mosquitoes for have diseases. I don't even hate parasites. They are all just existing. No one did anything wrong by simply being alive.
Thanks for reading. I hope you're doing alright.
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I think about other people a lot. I hate reading the news because it only upsets me. I hate seeing anyone suffer and I genuinely wish that everyone could be okay. I worry about my friends a lot, too. If I don't interact with someone when I'm supposed to (coach is a few minutes late, a friend doesn't make it to school), I worry if they're dead or hurt/sick. That's not fun, because logically I know that they're probably okay, and my panic isn't helping anyone. When my friends vent, I often think about if it happened to me, though I'm pretty sure that's normal empathy. If people around me are stressed out, I start getting nervous too because everyone around me is.
I experience sonder frequently, almost any time I'm in public I'll just start thinking, "Everyone around me is a person with their own lives. They all have dreams, and fears, and hobbies. All of them know other people that I will never meet." I could be doing anything else with my time, but nope, I'm thinking about other people that I will never interact with. One time, in kindergarten or first grade, I was in the car with my family, and we were driving downtown. We passed a few homeless people and I started crying because I wished they could all be okay. I remember my parents asking me if I was okay, and then they told me that the homeless people would probably be okay, and my mom told me to pray for them.
Content about real people also make me feel horrible. Songs especially make me wish that people could be happier. In Spanish class, we read about The Night of the Pencils (basically the Argentine military kidnapped, and tortured and killed 10 students who protested) and I felt so bad. Those students just wanted to make a difference, but they were tortured instead. They wanted to help people, and some of them were killed. Maybe I'm supposed to be feeling this bad about any horrible event. I don't know.
The phrase, "you aren't alone," makes me extremely upset. I don't like being reminded that other people are suffering, constantly. I want everyone to be happy. I don't want anyone to be in any kind of pain. I really wish that everyone could be okay.
I don't like it when people say stuff like, "Most people suck!" or, "Most humans are garbage." That doesn't seem true in my experience. I love people, a lot. When I interact people, most of them are nice. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think that most people are awful. I really do believe there are a lot of good people in the world.
Also, I don't know if this counts, but I am extremely sensitive to animals. I don't want anyone to kill any insect in my presence because it was alive, and it didn't do anything wrong. I love all animals, and I could never hate any of them. I don't even blame mosquitoes for have diseases. I don't even hate parasites. They are all just existing. No one did anything wrong by simply being alive.
Thanks for reading. I hope you're doing alright.
2024.05.17 04:54 maulik252 [STORE] TI8/TI9/TI10/Diretide/ Aghanim's/2023 summer collector's cache sets/weather effects
Selling cache sets at below mentioned price:
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Add me if you are interested(only serious buyers (who have read the whole post and sure about buying))
buyer goes first. Reservation is mandatory and nonrefundable.
accepting dota 2 tradable items and tf2 keys
TI8 cache 1
TI8 cache 2
TI9 cache 1
TI9 cache 2
TI10 cache 1
TI10 cache 2
Aghanim's cache sets
Diretide cache set
2023 cache sets
Weather Effects
Buyers go first, add me now if interested for 30 days cooldown, make sure to leave a comment on my profile . 30% reserve amount required at the time of reserving cache sets. fees(depends on your payment method) on you.
If you are buying more than 4 cache sets then u will get addition discount.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST ME:
I have more than 1000$ worth of cache sets in my inventory and i have been selling cache sets from past 2 years so why would i scam you for some small amount and you can also check the profile of the people who have given their feedback on my profile . I can also provide you with screenshots of my previous successful trades
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Add me if you are interested(only serious buyers (who have read the whole post and sure about buying))
buyer goes first. Reservation is mandatory and nonrefundable.
accepting dota 2 tradable items and tf2 keys
TI8 cache 1
| Hero | Price ( USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Trail of the Sanguine Spectrum(blood seeker) | 15$ | 2 |
| Pitfall Crusader(Pangolier) | 23$ | 1 |
| Insights of the Sapphire Shroud(Dark seer) | 10$ | 5 |
| Pillar of the Fractured Citadel(Spirit breaker) | 12$ | 3 |
| Forlorn Descent(Undying) | 15$ | 0 |
| The Murid Divine(necrophos) | 22$ | 2 |
| Primer of the Sapper's Guile(techies) | 20$ | 3 |
| Molokau Stalker(venomancer) | 15$ | 4 |
| Morbific Provision(witch doctor) | 15$ | 3 |
| Raptures of the Abyssal Kin(queen of pain) | 12$ | 4 |
| Fate Meridian(invoker) | 25$ | 3 |
| Grasp of the Riven Exile(weaver) | 10$ | 6 |
| Visions of the Lifted Veil(phantom assassin) | 35$ | 1 |
| Endowments of the Lucent Canopy(shadow shaman) | 100$ | sold out |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Pitmouse Fraternity(meepo) | 15$ | 8 |
| Fires of the Volcanic Guard(Ember spirit) | 20$ | 7 |
| Third Awakening(Dragon knight) | 35$ | 0 |
| Shackles of the Enduring Conscript(AXE) | 8$ | 10 |
| Shimmer of the Anointed(Nyx) | 6$ | 10 |
| Cruelties of the Spiral Bore(Magnus) | 45$ | sold out |
| Loaded Prospects(Brew master) | 15$ | 8 |
| Ire of Molten Rebirth(Phoenix) | 8$ | 6 |
| Pattern of the Silken Queen(Brood mother) | 8$ | 11 |
| Dread Ascendance(Doom) | 50$ | 1 |
| The Rat King(Chen) | 10$ | 9 |
| Raiments of the Obsidian Forge(Underlord) | 20$ | 4 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Echoes of the Everblack(Abbadon) | 30$ | 1 |
| Allure of the Faeshade Flower(Dark willow) | 25$ | 1 |
| Paean of the Ink Dragon(Grimstroke) | 20$ | 3 |
| Scorched Amber(Dragon Knight) | 30$ | 2 |
| Priest of the Proudsilver Clan(Chen) | 15$ | 5 |
| The Arts of Mortal Deception(Enigma) | 10$ | 4 |
| Poacher's Bane(Tide hunter) | 20$ | 6 |
| Soul of the Brightshroud(Death prophet) | 20$ | 2 |
| Curse of the Creeping Vine(Undying) | 20$ | 3 |
| Pursuit of the Ember Demons (Husker) | 22$ | 2 |
| Appetites of the Lizard King(Slark) | 25$ | 3 |
| Forbidden Medicine(Dazzle) | 20$ | 3 |
| Riddle of the Hierophant(Oracle) | 12$ | 7 |
| Glimmer of the Sacred Hunt(Drow ranger) | 30$ | sold out |
| Adornments of the Jade Emissary(Earth Spirit) | 25$ | 1 |
| Defender of Ruin(Disrupter) | 25$ | 8 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sight of the Kha-Ren Faithful(Drow ranger) | 15$ | 21 |
| Tribal Pathways(Warlock) | 10$ | 26 |
| Directive of the Sunbound(Clockwork) | 10$ | 23 |
| Souls Tyrant(Shadow fiend) | 40$ | 4 |
| Endless Night(Abbadon) | 25$ | 8 |
| Dapper Disguise(Pudge) | 18$ | 16 |
| Prized Acquisitions(Bat rider) | 6$ | 29 |
| Verdant Predator(Venomancer) | 8$ | 23 |
| Fury of the Bloodforge(Bloodseeker) | 10$ | 27 |
| Automaton Antiquity(Broodmother) | 10$ | 25 |
| Tales of the Windward Rogue(Pangolier) | 30$ | 5 |
| Grim Destiny(Wraith king) | 20$ | 21 |
| Distinguished Expeditionary(Tusker) | 12$ | 26 |
| Fowl Omen(Necrophos) | 18$ | 21 |
| Cinder Sensei(Ember Spirit)) | 80$ | 4 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Origin of the Dark Oath(Night stalker) | 28$ | 22 |
| Ravenous Abyss (Underlord) | 15$ | 34 |
| Apocalypse Unbound(Ancient appartion) | 10$ | 36 |
| Beholden of the Banished Ones(Warlock) | 15$ | 5 |
| Fury of the Righteous Storm(Disrupter) | 10$ | 36 |
| Lineage of the Stormlords(Juggernaut) | 35$ | 16 |
| Silent Slayer(Silencer) | 20$ | 32 |
| Mindless Slaughter(Pudge) | 15$ | 37 |
| Heartless Hunt(Bounty hunter) | 15$ | 31 |
| Herald of the Ember Eye(Grim stroke) | 15$ | 27 |
| Fissured Flight(Jakiro) | 12$ | 34 |
| Flashpoint Proselyte(Husker) | 20$ | 34 |
| Glory of the Elderflame(Lina) | 25$ | 26 |
| Signs of the Allfather(Nature's Prophet) | 20$ | 34 |
| Songs of Starfall Glen(Enchantress) | 10$ | 23 |
| Ancient Inheritance(Tiny) | 25$ | 51 |
| Forsworn Legacy(Mars) | 40$ | 26 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution of the Infinite(Enigma) | 10$ | 24 |
| Beast of the Crimson Ring(Bristle Back) | 15$ | 23 |
| Clearcut Cavalier(Timbersaw) | 8.5$ | 27 |
| The King Of Thieves(Keeper of the light) | 10$ | 27 |
| Horror from the Deep(Tidehunter) | 20$ | 22 |
| Ire of the Ancient Gaoler(Arc warden) | 40$ | 1 |
| Talons of the Endless Storm(Chaos Knight) | 14$ | 22 |
| Carousal of the Mystic Masquerade(Rubick) | 12$ | 26 |
| Crown of Calaphas(Shadow demon) | 15$ | 26 |
| Wrath of the Fallen(Doom) | 15$ | 26 |
| Blacksail Cannoneer(Sniper) | 13$ | 26 |
| Secrets of the Celestial(Skywrath mage) | 10$ | 27 |
| Blaze of Oblivion(Phoenix) | 8$ | 26 |
| Master of the Searing Path(Ember spirit) | 30$ | 10 |
| Steward of the Forbidden Chamber(Templer assassin) | 30$ | 30 |
| Claszureme Incursion(Faceless Void) | 95$ | 1 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Silverwurm Sacrifice(Dragon Knight) | 40$ | 5 |
| Scales of the Shadow Walker(Phantom lancer) | 12$ | 19 |
| Perception of the First Light(Dawn breaker) | 12$ | 16 |
| Apex Automated(Clockwork) | 10$ | 17 |
| Test of the Basilisk Lord(Razor) | 12$ | 17 |
| Secrets of the Frost Singularity(Ancient appartion) | 8.5$ | 20 |
| Perils of the Red Banks(Chen) | 8$ | 20 |
| The Chained Scribe(Grim stroke) | 12$ | 18 |
| Widow of the Undermount Gloom(Brood mother) | 10$ | 20 |
| Forgotten Fate(Mars) | 10$ | 18 |
| March of the Crackerjack Mage(Rubick) | 10$ | 19 |
| Stranger in the Wandering Isles(Drow ranger) | 55$ | 1 |
| Cosmic Concoctioneers(Alchemist) | 7$ | 19 |
| Days of the Demon(Axe) | 25$ | 7 |
| Blightfall(Abbadon) | 8$ | 21 |
| Pyrexae Polymorph Perfected(Ogre magi) | 20$ | 25 |
| Wrath of the Celestial Sentinel(Chaos Knight) | 50$ | 8 |
| Blue Horizons(Marci) | 25$ | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Behemoth(Primal beast) | 50$ | 3 |
| Hero | Price(USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Snailfire (SnapFire) | 25$ | 10 |
| Brightfist (Marci) | 22$ | 10 |
| Primeval Abomination(primal beast) | 8$ | 10 |
| Astral Herald(dawn breaker) | 7$ | 10 |
| Spectral Shadow(Abbadon) | 5$ | 10 |
| Taur Rider(alchemist) | 5$ | 10 |
| Crescent Huntress(spectre) | 10$ | 10 |
| Tyrant of the Veil(wraith king) | 8.5$ | 10 |
| Tomo'kan Footsoldier(hood wink) | 7$ | 10 |
| Darkwood Eulogy(death prophet) | 5$ | 10 |
| Sea Spirit(kunkka) | 12$ | 10 |
| Triumph of the Imperatrix(legion commander) | 7$ | 10 |
| Beast of Thunder(storm spirit) | 10$ | 10 |
| Ancestral Heritage(jakiro) | 6$ | 10 |
| Dezun Viper(dazzle) | 7.5$ | 10 |
| Weather | Price |
|---|---|
| Ash | 10$ |
| Aurora | 3$ |
| Harvest | 3$ |
| Moonbeam | 5$ |
| Rain | 10$ |
| Spring | 5$ |
| Snow | 5$ |
| Siroco | 3$ |
| Pestilence | 2$ |
If you are buying more than 4 cache sets then u will get addition discount.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRUST ME:
I have more than 1000$ worth of cache sets in my inventory and i have been selling cache sets from past 2 years so why would i scam you for some small amount and you can also check the profile of the people who have given their feedback on my profile . I can also provide you with screenshots of my previous successful trades
2024.05.17 03:49 autobuzzfeedbot 13 Times Celebs Watched Their Exes Perform Live (And If The Songs Were About Them)
- And finally, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham's breakup was immortalized through tracks they both penned for Fleetwood Mac's 1977 breakout album, Rumours. However, Stevie's magnum opus, "Silver Springs," was cut from the tracklist without her input and relegated to the B-side of their single "Go Your Own Way" (which was Lindsay's POV of the split). However, in 1997, the band resurrected "Silver Springs" for their live album The Dance.
- When Adele played the BST Hyde Park Festival in London in 2022, her ex-husband, Simon Konecki, was reportedly spotted watching the show next to her current partner, Rich Paul.
- Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney got engaged in 2015 but broke up in 2016. However, they remained friends, and in 2017, Taylor attended her show in Chicago.
- Country singer Lindsay Ell and radio host Bobby Bones were together for about a year before their 2017 split. In 2019, Bobby invited Lindsay to perform at his Million Dollar Show fundraiser concert.
- When Bad Bunny played Coachella in 2023, his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, was reportedly seen in the VIP area, where his then-girlfriend, Kendall Jenner, was also watching from.
- Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles were first the subject of romance rumors in 2013, and they were reportedly linked again between 2015-2016. Then, in 2022, she went to one of his concerts in Los Angeles with Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber.
- Country singer Chase Rice and Victoria Fuller "spent a night together in Charlotte." He knew she was going on The Bachelor, but when he played a private concert on the show, he was "pretty surprised" when Victoria showed up on a date with Peter Weber.
- Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner reportedly dated for a few months in late 2009. Then, in 2023, Swift surprised fans by bringing Lautner out on stage at The Eras Tour for the premiere of her "I Can See You" music video — which he also starred in!
- During the 2019 ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert subtly changed the lyrics to "Little Red Wagon" to reference her split from Blake Shelton, whom she'd lived in Oklahoma with during their marriage.
- Halsey reportedly dated The 1975 singer Matty Healy in 2015. Then, in 2022, she showed up at one of the band's shows.
- Then, in 2016, Justin Bieber posted a throwback picture of himself kissing his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez on Instagram, captioning it, "feels." A few days later, she reportedly attended one of his shows in LA.
- At the 2015 VMAs, Justin Bieber performed "What Do You Mean?". His ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez, was in attendance, and she reportedly went backstage with her friends ahead of his appearance.
- Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel were married from 1985-1994. He wrote his iconic song "Uptown Girl" about her early in their relationship. Decades later, when Christie attended his NYC show in 2024, Billy played the song while she happily sang along.
2024.05.17 03:25 tenafli Our Spring Cleaning Inspiration from TaylorSwift's songs
As we are in spring cleaning season, we wanted to share something a little different but hopefully fun and inspiring with you all. While Taylor's music has always been a source of comfort and motivation, we recently found a unique way to incorporate her songs into our cleaning tips.
Checkout our Linkedin post here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tenafli-cleaning-tips-inspired-taylor-swifts-songs-tenafli-i6bne/
Let us know what you think
Hope you enjoy
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Let us know what you think
Hope you enjoy
2024.05.17 03:08 SerisedfOrorriM My son did well at the KG screening!!
My 5 year old had his KG screening this week and we had no idea what to expect. But, it seemed fairly involved as he had to go through 6 different panels with different teachers asking different questions. It was hard to get him to focus as it was a new environment and new people but with a little bit of encouragement my son did so well. The only things he could not figure out is drawing a picture of his family, writing his own name and cutting out shapes. But he was awesome at alphabet letters, sounds, colors, shapes, tracing shapes and singing the alphabet song for the teachers! I was so proud of him and excited for him to transition to Kindergarten!! If anyone has any success stories with their kids please post them! We all could do with little celebration, whether it be a big or small win!
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2024.05.17 00:31 Accomplished_Path707 YOUR ADHD experiences
Howdy! I’ve been taking Wellbutrin along with concerta. Didn’t get a result I was hoping for. Changed concerta for vyvanse. Still not what I was hoping for? The concerta when dosed high enough made me feel like a wound spring or maybe numb…but I couldn’t act still. The vyvanse seems better but still not much effect. Not sure if my dose is too low, it’s 40mg which I thought sounded like plenty. And the concerta was only 36mg.
The reason I’m asking about your experience is what do you mean with brain just for quiet. My brain is never off, but only one thought at a time? Not always connected or related to the last and sometimes I might have some rando song going on. Not sure if this is what people are referring to or if my experience is just mild. I recently read about stratera on top of all that as well. I’m tired of sighing all day about things I don’t belong thinking about instead of the here and now. Maybe that’s what it is. I never feel wholly present.
Let me know your thoughts. GG, keep up the good work and stay cool yall. Summers coming.
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The reason I’m asking about your experience is what do you mean with brain just for quiet. My brain is never off, but only one thought at a time? Not always connected or related to the last and sometimes I might have some rando song going on. Not sure if this is what people are referring to or if my experience is just mild. I recently read about stratera on top of all that as well. I’m tired of sighing all day about things I don’t belong thinking about instead of the here and now. Maybe that’s what it is. I never feel wholly present.
Let me know your thoughts. GG, keep up the good work and stay cool yall. Summers coming.
2024.05.17 00:00 JesterLiddell41 Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Iceberg
2024.05.16 23:15 _WeWillNeverBeRoyals I didn't like 'Radical Optimism' by Dua Lipa...and I just can't put my finger on why.
Alright, let me introduce myself for a bit: My first exposure to Dua Lipa- ever- was when I was 14 (around January-February) when I first heard Scared To Be Lonely on the radio, and after that, I got exposed (via YouTube) to Hotter Than Hell, Be The One, Blow Your Mind (Mwah) and I became an INSTANT FAN at that moment...all before New Rules ever came out as a single! I say this to say that I'm a pre-New Rules Dua fan, been one since the spring of 2017 (this would've been in the middle of my spring semester of freshman year of HS when I became her fan). Now, I'm 21 and have been going hard for her for the past 7 years.
Now:
I loved FN, and I think it is one of the best pop albums of the 2020's decade thus far, probably THE BEST. To throw the cherry on top, I'm Albanian too and gay- so finding out that she was Albanian was a plus! I was so excited for her third album Radical Optimism (RO). I was sooooooo excited: I remembered her saying, and news outlets reporting on DL3 at the time, that DL3 was going to be a psychedelic, trip-hop-fused Britpop album inspired by UK rave culture (what a combo) with some inspo of Massive Attack. When I first heard that description of DL3 I was like "OOOOHHHH MANNNNNN!!!" and I was so excited! I was fucking pumped! I almost didn't believe it. I was expecting this rave-y, trippy album with some 90's touches.
Houdini dropped and I LOVED IT- it was very experimental and much darker sonically compared to the more brighter and funkier Don't Start Now. I was hooked already.
Then, Training Season and Illusion dropped...and well. I didn't care too too much for Training Season at the time it was released (I liked it, but never went back to it), and I liked Illusion but it was so underwhelming and sounded like Hallucinate but more toned down. I didn't think too much of the last two singles- not that I didn't like them, they're both good songs objectively on their own, but I just felt very...what's the word...apathetic. They just weren't hitting. They're good, but they're just not sticking with me the same way how Physical did. Physical was a song that I replayed OVER AND OVER AGAIN! That song was so dramatic, bombastic, and edgy! I loved it. I kept replaying it over and over again, whenever I played that song I felt like I was in a movie- but I'm not replaying Training Season (TS) like that, I just heard it and went on with my life. TS just came and went for me. I didn't care about that song. They're not bad, it's good sonically speaking- the production is great- but it's not standing out to me the same way Hallucinate or Break My Heart did.
So then I thought "Well, maybe the B-sides are better, the B-sides are gonna slap"...and then RO dropped today. Just listened to it...and well...I don't know what to think...not because it's "so good I have no words to describe" and not because it's "Ugh it's so bad, wtf"...but more like (and this is why I titled the post) I just don't have any strong feelings towards it. I feel indifferent about RO. It's a good album (sonically) on its own, it sounds great and all- but it's just not memorable. It doesn't have replay value (to me). It's just not sticking to me. I don't feel like going back to RO and replaying all those songs again and again like how I was with even the title track of the album of the same name "Future Nostalgia". JUST THE BEGINNING TITLE TRACK ALONE of FN, WOW! The beginning track of FN "Future Nostalgia" had so much replay value, and it was so addictive!!! Like F*CK, what did she put in that song? I kept going back to that song AGAIN AND AGAIN! Every song on FN was almost drug-like! It was so addictive! It had replay value. Like F*CK! But RO...it's just not addictive like that. I don't have any feelings for that album. I just feel so apathetic, almost indifferent towards it. It's just...there.
When I first heard "Hallucinate" off of FN, my heart literally raced! That song PUMPED ME THE F*CK UP! I couldn't sleep that night cuz I kept replaying it AGAIN AND AGAIN! That song was like pure h*roin. Literally, I have no words to describe that song. I'm convinced she was high on something making that song, and I can definitely taste it. THAT SONG has replay value! Love Again was pure *chefs kiss*.
But here's the thing- I wasn't expecting and I actually didn't want RO to sound like FN. Not at all. I wanted Dua to switch it up on DL3. I wanted her to try something new. I didn't want another FN, I wanted DL3. I didn't want this album to sound like FN, I wanted it to sound like the psychedelic, rave-y 90's trip-hop-Britpop "tribute to UK rave culture" that she said it would sound like- and it just didn't. It just doesn't sound like that to me. Maybe I'm just not British- I'm not from the UK- but it sounded so underwhelming for what it was described as. A psychedelic, 90's Trip-Hop-Britpop album inspired by UK rave culture and Massive Attack...HOLY F*CK! COUNT ME IN! That's what I wanted!
I just kinda feel disappointed: I was expecting in my head this trippy, rave-y, psychedelic pop album...and it just wasn't. It felt very toned down, subdued, and just a bit safe. It's not a bad album. I don't know why I don't like RO. I just can't put my finger on it. I just feel apathetic towards it...and I don't know why. It's just not hitting the same way FN did. I kept going back to that album like it was a drug! But this album...I'm just not feeling it.
What are your thoughts on RO? Does anyone feel the same way I do? Be kind in the comments, please.
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Now:
I loved FN, and I think it is one of the best pop albums of the 2020's decade thus far, probably THE BEST. To throw the cherry on top, I'm Albanian too and gay- so finding out that she was Albanian was a plus! I was so excited for her third album Radical Optimism (RO). I was sooooooo excited: I remembered her saying, and news outlets reporting on DL3 at the time, that DL3 was going to be a psychedelic, trip-hop-fused Britpop album inspired by UK rave culture (what a combo) with some inspo of Massive Attack. When I first heard that description of DL3 I was like "OOOOHHHH MANNNNNN!!!" and I was so excited! I was fucking pumped! I almost didn't believe it. I was expecting this rave-y, trippy album with some 90's touches.
Houdini dropped and I LOVED IT- it was very experimental and much darker sonically compared to the more brighter and funkier Don't Start Now. I was hooked already.
Then, Training Season and Illusion dropped...and well. I didn't care too too much for Training Season at the time it was released (I liked it, but never went back to it), and I liked Illusion but it was so underwhelming and sounded like Hallucinate but more toned down. I didn't think too much of the last two singles- not that I didn't like them, they're both good songs objectively on their own, but I just felt very...what's the word...apathetic. They just weren't hitting. They're good, but they're just not sticking with me the same way how Physical did. Physical was a song that I replayed OVER AND OVER AGAIN! That song was so dramatic, bombastic, and edgy! I loved it. I kept replaying it over and over again, whenever I played that song I felt like I was in a movie- but I'm not replaying Training Season (TS) like that, I just heard it and went on with my life. TS just came and went for me. I didn't care about that song. They're not bad, it's good sonically speaking- the production is great- but it's not standing out to me the same way Hallucinate or Break My Heart did.
So then I thought "Well, maybe the B-sides are better, the B-sides are gonna slap"...and then RO dropped today. Just listened to it...and well...I don't know what to think...not because it's "so good I have no words to describe" and not because it's "Ugh it's so bad, wtf"...but more like (and this is why I titled the post) I just don't have any strong feelings towards it. I feel indifferent about RO. It's a good album (sonically) on its own, it sounds great and all- but it's just not memorable. It doesn't have replay value (to me). It's just not sticking to me. I don't feel like going back to RO and replaying all those songs again and again like how I was with even the title track of the album of the same name "Future Nostalgia". JUST THE BEGINNING TITLE TRACK ALONE of FN, WOW! The beginning track of FN "Future Nostalgia" had so much replay value, and it was so addictive!!! Like F*CK, what did she put in that song? I kept going back to that song AGAIN AND AGAIN! Every song on FN was almost drug-like! It was so addictive! It had replay value. Like F*CK! But RO...it's just not addictive like that. I don't have any feelings for that album. I just feel so apathetic, almost indifferent towards it. It's just...there.
When I first heard "Hallucinate" off of FN, my heart literally raced! That song PUMPED ME THE F*CK UP! I couldn't sleep that night cuz I kept replaying it AGAIN AND AGAIN! That song was like pure h*roin. Literally, I have no words to describe that song. I'm convinced she was high on something making that song, and I can definitely taste it. THAT SONG has replay value! Love Again was pure *chefs kiss*.
But here's the thing- I wasn't expecting and I actually didn't want RO to sound like FN. Not at all. I wanted Dua to switch it up on DL3. I wanted her to try something new. I didn't want another FN, I wanted DL3. I didn't want this album to sound like FN, I wanted it to sound like the psychedelic, rave-y 90's trip-hop-Britpop "tribute to UK rave culture" that she said it would sound like- and it just didn't. It just doesn't sound like that to me. Maybe I'm just not British- I'm not from the UK- but it sounded so underwhelming for what it was described as. A psychedelic, 90's Trip-Hop-Britpop album inspired by UK rave culture and Massive Attack...HOLY F*CK! COUNT ME IN! That's what I wanted!
I just kinda feel disappointed: I was expecting in my head this trippy, rave-y, psychedelic pop album...and it just wasn't. It felt very toned down, subdued, and just a bit safe. It's not a bad album. I don't know why I don't like RO. I just can't put my finger on it. I just feel apathetic towards it...and I don't know why. It's just not hitting the same way FN did. I kept going back to that album like it was a drug! But this album...I'm just not feeling it.
What are your thoughts on RO? Does anyone feel the same way I do? Be kind in the comments, please.
2024.05.16 22:52 Pydras 28 [M4F] Canada/Online - Seeking someone to search the stars with!
The title may be a little bit cheesy, but I honestly love stargazing and space. Helps that my hometown is also great for some night time viewing.
Anyways! So close to the long weekend here, and I even took some extra days off to give myself a bit of a staycation. No better time to find new people to chat with! A bit about myself to get things going:
* Have my bachelor of commerce, majoring in accounting. So it should be no surprise that I currently work as an accountant. Currently living in interior BC, with hopes that one day I can go to Vancouver.
* History is one of my favourite subject interests. Basically I just want to learn it all, regardless of time period or place. So if you have any good recommendations for well researched and sourced books, please let me know! Another lesser one is geology and paleontology, just really like rocks I guess. Still have my childhood collection.
* Speaking of books, I have loved reading since I was young. Love it so much, I can stay up until 2am getting immersed in my book, which doesn't really help too much with work the next day. Recently I have started to read 30 - 45 minutes before bed to help unwind before I attempt to sleep.
* Gaming is one of my main hobbies to fill my time when the weather isn't nice or I have nothing else to do. Personally I think gaming is best done with friends, so always done to play most things with people. For my solo tastes, I do enjoy RPGs and strategy/simulation type games the most. Basically anything with a good story or that gives me the ability to create ones myself.
* When the weather is nice, and not winter, I love to go hiking and for long walks. Hopefully this upcoming spring and summer will be less smoke filled than last year. Would love to get into photography some day so I can capture all the scenic sights I see. Currently trying to get better at working out consistently, have been pretty good in the past but have fallen through a bit since I've moved.
* Music is a big part of my life, and if my ear isn't taken by something I usually have it playing. I would say my preferred genres tend to be alt and indie rock. That being said, if I enjoy a song I will usually add it to my playlist, and check out the artist and similar songs to see if I can find others I will enjoy. Always love hearing about why a person loves a song, and am more than happy to exchange songs!
* Love to cook and bake, and somewhat decent at it too! Always looking for new recipes to try. Usually I get them down after a few tries, well they are edible at least
* I think I am decently humourous, I am able to make my co-workers and friends laugh quite a bit. Really I just want everyone to have a good time in the end and try my best to make it happen.
* Communication is one of the things I value the most. Would love to find someone who is efficient as well, as I truly believe it is key to growing any sort of relationship.
I can be quite an open book and love talking to people, so if this interests you in all feel free to reach out!
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Anyways! So close to the long weekend here, and I even took some extra days off to give myself a bit of a staycation. No better time to find new people to chat with! A bit about myself to get things going:
* Have my bachelor of commerce, majoring in accounting. So it should be no surprise that I currently work as an accountant. Currently living in interior BC, with hopes that one day I can go to Vancouver.
* History is one of my favourite subject interests. Basically I just want to learn it all, regardless of time period or place. So if you have any good recommendations for well researched and sourced books, please let me know! Another lesser one is geology and paleontology, just really like rocks I guess. Still have my childhood collection.
* Speaking of books, I have loved reading since I was young. Love it so much, I can stay up until 2am getting immersed in my book, which doesn't really help too much with work the next day. Recently I have started to read 30 - 45 minutes before bed to help unwind before I attempt to sleep.
* Gaming is one of my main hobbies to fill my time when the weather isn't nice or I have nothing else to do. Personally I think gaming is best done with friends, so always done to play most things with people. For my solo tastes, I do enjoy RPGs and strategy/simulation type games the most. Basically anything with a good story or that gives me the ability to create ones myself.
* When the weather is nice, and not winter, I love to go hiking and for long walks. Hopefully this upcoming spring and summer will be less smoke filled than last year. Would love to get into photography some day so I can capture all the scenic sights I see. Currently trying to get better at working out consistently, have been pretty good in the past but have fallen through a bit since I've moved.
* Music is a big part of my life, and if my ear isn't taken by something I usually have it playing. I would say my preferred genres tend to be alt and indie rock. That being said, if I enjoy a song I will usually add it to my playlist, and check out the artist and similar songs to see if I can find others I will enjoy. Always love hearing about why a person loves a song, and am more than happy to exchange songs!
* Love to cook and bake, and somewhat decent at it too! Always looking for new recipes to try. Usually I get them down after a few tries, well they are edible at least
* I think I am decently humourous, I am able to make my co-workers and friends laugh quite a bit. Really I just want everyone to have a good time in the end and try my best to make it happen.
* Communication is one of the things I value the most. Would love to find someone who is efficient as well, as I truly believe it is key to growing any sort of relationship.
I can be quite an open book and love talking to people, so if this interests you in all feel free to reach out!
2024.05.16 22:50 snotrocketscientist “Sing a Song”: Ypsilanti Community Choir Annual Spring Concert - Ann Arbor Observer
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2024.05.16 19:19 d49k "The Music Box" - A story from Brad Sundberg (About Little Susie)
 | A copy/paste from Brads Facebook, April 2011 submitted by d49k to MJs_HIStory [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/o70htmpvnt0d1.png?width=1050&format=png&auto=webp&s=ef4e0b722ac04f6d7d0bed710d5a66cc7b8388ea It's a song that most people have never heard. Quite often when someone finds out I worked and had a friendship with Michael for nearly two decades they will say something like "I love Michael Jackson!!" I know all of his songs!!" I smile and say something like "That's great!" I never start quizzing them, because that would be rude. Truthfully if someone started quizzing me about songs from eras I didn't work on, I would likely crash after a few questions! People ask me about songs from Off The Wall or Invincible and I don't have a clue, because I wasn't there. But I did have the privilege of watching many songs go from concept to finished mix (sometimes taking years), so I have a bit of an advantage with those. Of course I have also had conversations with "hard-core" MJ fans who don't like "Thriller" because it is overplayed at Halloween. But occasionally I will have them close their eyes and I will instruct them to forget the video and the commercials and the party mixes, let me just play the song for you on a great pair of speakers. Just listen to it, as if for the first time. It is usually pretty surprising when they discover how beautifully it was produced, performed, recorded and mixed. Because that's how Michael and his team made music. Last week I did a podcast called "Random Facts, Memories and Tidbits from the HIStory Album", where I listed and described ten random, well what I just said. It was fun to put the list together, and quite frankly it could have been much longer, but ten seemed like a good start, and I might add more in future podcasts. One that did not make this list was the music box. It almost deserves a podcast of its own (which I might do) because it represents the level of quality that we were pushing for. Of course I am talking about the song "Little Susie", which is one of those songs that few people would know. MJ fans know it, but you get my point. "Little Susie" is a dark, disturbing song about the death of a little girl. Not exactly a bubble-gum topic for a pop record, but Michael wanted it on the album. It was a very important piece of music for him, so we took it very seriously. The intro is almost a bit of audio theater, with the footsteps, the ticking clock, the little girl winding the music box and then listening to it. We painstakingly recorded these sounds at the Hit Factory, and the plan was to simply find a music box sound on a synth and play the melody, but nothing sounded right. So we did what anyone would do in that exact situation and bought a music box and tore it apart, then "played" each note on the comb. (It's really called a "comb", at least according to my Google-machine). Each note was played and recorded into a sampler, then it was played to make it sound like the little girl had just wound up the tiny machine, with the spring slowing down towards the end. This little intro (tucked between Pie Jesu and the body of the song) lasts around 70 seconds, but it represents at least two things. First, Michael wasn't afraid to do things other artists wouldn't even think about doing. He had done extended intros before, and they can be a very powerful lead-up to the song. And, if he is going to do it, it is going to be done well. I couldn't and wouldn't put a price tag on the cost involved in creating those 70 seconds, as it was part of a much larger project, but it didn't just happen in an hour, rather there was a good bit of trial and error involved. But we wanted to do it right. Michael loved theater and building suspense, and this was a classic example. He knew not to go too far, rather let the listener decide what the scene looked like for themselves. MJ fans, rightly so, either really love "Little Susie" or take a pass on it. It's not really a fun song or something to pop on during a party tucked between "Another Part Of Me" and "Jam", as it would quickly clear the dancefloor. But that little music box takes me back to a giant studio on West 54th in Midtown, as we put in long hours and long days and long months building a project that we could all be proud of. A project called "HIStory". And the music box reflects so many things, as no corners were cut. (In the US we have an expression "Don't cut corners", which means don't do a sloppy or fast job to get done more quickly. Do it right the first time. Of course this is said far more often than actually done.) We needed a choir for the song "They Don't Care About Us". There are lots of choirs in NYC, but Michael wanted the choir he knew and loved, so we flew the ENTIRE Andre Crouch choir from LA to NY. This way Bruce could record them his way, and Michael could work directly with Andre to get the sound he was looking for. I know it doesn't make sense to you, but the little music box reminds me of stuff like that. The music box reflects how Michael wrote songs, created records, performed for his fans, shot short movies (music videos). He wanted everything done correctly, with as much focus on quality as possible. I spent a couple hours today rewiring the playback system in my music room. I needed a matching pair of cables for a specific function, and there was no way I was going to drive around the city find them on a rainy Sunday. I had two mis-matched cables, which no one would ever know were mis-matched, except for me. But that would have driven me crazy and been nibbling in the back of my head every time I used that system with a pair of mismatched cables. So I kept digging through bins of cables and connectors until I found a matching pair. It was the right solution. It was my music box. Every time I set up a music system for a client or prepare a studio for one of my events I spend as much time as possible calibrating the speakers to make them sound as perfect as possible for my guests. I'm sharing my music box with them. My daughter Maddie and I have been rebuilding the new version of "In The Studio With MJ", which we hope to premier in Orlando next month. I am going back and hearing songs and nuances that I am so excited to talk about and share their stories. In it's own way each Michael song is a music box, waiting for it's story to be told. Have a great week. |