Elements of Creation

In a Heartbeat - Animated Short Film (2017)

A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.

© Beth David and Esteban Bravo 2017

It’s here! After a year and a half of hard work, we are both so excited to finally share our film with you. Thank you all for your support and encouragement - this film means the world to us, and your kindness and enthusiasm has made this journey all the more meaningful. It is our great pleasure to share with you this labor of love, and we hope with all our hearts that you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.

<3

October 1, Day One, Secret relationship:         Does criminal Len need to keep his innocent CSI boyfriend a secret to protect him? Do they need to keep up a front as they “battle” it out as Captain Cold and Flash in the streets? Is it because of disapproving family?

October 2, Day Two, A/B/O:         Is Barry an Alpha in need of a Rut partner? Are they using scent blockers, trying to trick one another into thinking they’re Betas? Is Len an omega trying to pass as an Alpha?

October 3, Day Three, Mythology AU:         While there are so many wonderful and amazing mythologies from such Diverse and beautiful cultures, you should keep in mind when filling this prompt that those mythologies are apart of peoples cultures. So please be respectful and do your research when you create for this prompt.

October 4, Day Four, Supernatural AU, paranormal:         Are they rival investigators trying to tackle the same haunting? Or is Len the sassy spirit that won’t stop flirting with Barry? Or does Barry haunt Len’s home, trying to get the man help him free his father, who was framed for murdering him and his mother? Or is one a medium the other calls on to assist in checking out “haunting”?

October 5, Day Five, Mobster/Gangster AU:          Does Len run Central with an iron fist, his pet speedster willing to carry out his every whim? Or does Barry pull the strings from behind the scenes, letting his lover pretend to be the head of  their organization? Do they co-rule the city together? Maybe Barry is undercover to bring down Mob Boss Lewis Snart, falling for Len along the way?

October 6, Day Six, 1920s AU:         Do they meet in secret in the Speakeasy Len runs with his partner? Maybe they had a star crossed romance during WW1, and reunite years later on opposite sides of the law? Is Len the lounge singer Barry can’t help but be captivated by?

October  7, Day Seven, Wingfic:          Do they keep their wings widen, only showing those they most care about? Are Len’s wings tattered and torn from Lewis’s abuse, making him too afraid to show Barry? Do they go flying around together?

October 8, Day Eight, Rogue Barry or Cop Len:          Is Barry a criminal young teen that Len takes under his wing? Or the troubled young man Len wants to save, because Barry reminds him so much of himself? Or is Len the cocky detective that won’t stop flustering the CSI? Or the beat cop who the Flash works with when putting criminals away?

You have endless possibilities and directions you could go with these prompts, so don’t be afraid to run wild and be creative! And remember to have FUN!

The official tag for the week will be #coldflash2017B.

Texts From Superheroes

I have though about this extensively. EXTENSIVELY. I have wondered if animagi can only turn into animals that they are familiar with, or are animals native to the regions where they live. Imagine living in the UK and turning into a hippo or something. How could that ever be helpful?

For people who are wondering, this is a way that Remus Lupin’s life could’ve been EVEN SHITTIER than it was.

“I can’t believe you guys did this for me! You could’ve mentioned it!”

“Nah Moony, we wanted it to be a surprise,” Sirius said with a smile.

“Yeah, we can be mysterious too,” James grinned.

“I can’t wait to see what we transform into,” Peter chimed in excitedly.

Remus stood in anticipation as he watched his friends begin to work the complex animagus transformation. His eyes wide, his mouth open, he soon found himself standing in a room with a somewhat agitated elephant, a snapping lobster, and a really f*cking pissed off shark.

“Well….shit,” Remus muttered.

We didn’t really get the chance to post this yesterday, since we were still reblogging straggling works, but we’d just like to thank everybody for taking part in this week! As usual, you guys really pulled through and gave the fandom some great new content. We’re grateful for each and every one of you, and you should all be proud of yourselves! 

While we’re sad that the event is over, we’ll be looking to most likely do another event around Christmas time as usual (maybe even Halloween if we have time), so keep an eye out for announcements!

Love,

October 1, Day One, Secret relationship:         Does criminal Len need to keep his innocent CSI boyfriend a secret to protect him? Do they need to keep up a front as they “battle” it out as Captain Cold and Flash in the streets? Is it because of disapproving family?

October 2, Day Two, A/B/O:         Is Barry an Alpha in need of a Rut partner? Are they using scent blockers, trying to trick one another into thinking they’re Betas? Is Len an omega trying to pass as an Alpha?

October 3, Day Three, Mythology AU:         While there are so many wonderful and amazing mythologies from such Diverse and beautiful cultures, you should keep in mind when filling this prompt that those mythologies are apart of peoples cultures. So please be respectful and do your research when you create for this prompt.

October 4, Day Four, Supernatural AU, paranormal:         Are they rival investigators trying to tackle the same haunting? Or is Len the sassy spirit that won’t stop flirting with Barry? Or does Barry haunt Len’s home, trying to get the man help him free his father, who was framed for murdering him and his mother? Or is one a medium the other calls on to assist in checking out “haunting”?

October 5, Day Five, Mobster/Gangster AU:          Does Len run Central with an iron fist, his pet speedster willing to carry out his every whim? Or does Barry pull the strings from behind the scenes, letting his lover pretend to be the head of  their organization? Do they co-rule the city together? Maybe Barry is undercover to bring down Mob Boss Lewis Snart, falling for Len along the way?

October 6, Day Six, 1920s AU:         Do they meet in secret in the Speakeasy Len runs with his partner? Maybe they had a star crossed romance during WW1, and reunite years later on opposite sides of the law? Is Len the lounge singer Barry can’t help but be captivated by?

October  7, Day Seven, Wingfic:          Do they keep their wings widen, only showing those they most care about? Are Len’s wings tattered and torn from Lewis’s abuse, making him too afraid to show Barry? Do they go flying around together?

October 8, Day Eight, Rogue Barry or Cop Len:          Is Barry a criminal young teen that Len takes under his wing? Or the troubled young man Len wants to save, because Barry reminds him so much of himself? Or is Len the cocky detective that won’t stop flustering the CSI? Or the beat cop who the Flash works with when putting criminals away?

You have endless possibilities and directions you could go with these prompts, so don’t be afraid to run wild and be creative! And remember to have FUN!

The official tag for the week will be #coldflash2017B.

This masterlist is a masterlist of words that you may use alongside the word very, very being one of the most common words that are used when writing. I hope this helps you as much as it helps me in our writing seem more sophisticated and unique. 

A:

Very accurate - exact Very afraid - fearful Very angry - furious Very annoying - exasperating

B:

Very bad - atrocious Very beautiful - exquisite Very big - immense Very boring - dull Very bright - luminous Very busy - swamped

C:

Very calm - serene Very careful - cautious Very cheap - stingy Very clean - spotless Very clear - obvious Very clever - intelligent Very cold - freezing Very colourful - vibrant Very competitive - cutthroat Very complete - comprehensive Very confused - perplexed Very conventional - conservative Very creative - innovative Very crowded - bustling Very cute - adorable

D:

Very dangerous - perilous Very dear - cherished Very deep - profound Very depressed - despondent Very detailed - meticulous Very different - disparate Very difficult - arduous Very dirty - filthy Very dry - arid Very dull - tedious

E:

Very eager - keen Very easy - effortless Very empty - desolate Very excited - thrilled Very exciting - exhilarating Very expensive - costly

F:

Very fancy - lavish Very fast - swift Very fat - obese Very friendly - amiable Very frightened - alarmed Very frightening - terrifying Very funny - hilarious

G:

Very glad - overjoyed Very good - excellent Very great - terrific

H:

Very happy - ecstatic Very hard - difficult Very hard-to-find - rare Very heavy - leaden Very high - soaring Very hot - sweltering Very huge - colossal Very hungry - ravenous Very hurt - battered

I:

Very important - crucial Very intelligent - brilliant Very interesting - captivating

J:

K:

L:

Very large - huge Very lazy - indolent Very little - tiny Very lively - vivacious Very long - extensive Very long-term - enduring Very loose - slack Very loud - thunderous Very loved - adored

M:

Very mean - cruel Very messy - slovenly

N:

Very neat - immaculate Very necessary - essential Very nervous - apprehensive Very nice - kind Very noisy - deafening

O:

Very often - frequently Very old - ancient Very old-fashioned - archaic Very open - transparent

P:

Very painful - excruciating Very pale - ashen Very perfect - flawless Very poor - destitute Very powerful - compelling Very pretty - beautiful

Q:

Very quick - rapid Very quiet - hushed

R:

Very rainy - pouring Very rich - wealthy

S:

Very sad - sorrowful Very scared - petrified Very scary - chilling Very serious - grave Very sharp - keen Very shiny - gleaming Very short - brief Very shy - timid Very simple - basic Very skinny - skeletal Very slow - sluggish Very small - petite Very smart - intelligent Very smelly - pungent Very smooth - sleek Very soft - downy Very sorry - apologetic Very special - exceptional Very strong - forceful Very stupid - idiotic Very sure - certain Very sweet - thoughtful

T:

Very talented - gifted Very tall - towering Very tasty - delicious Very thirsty - parched Very tight - constricting Very tiny - minuscule Very tired - exhausted

U:

Very ugly - hideous Very unhappy - miserable Very upset - distraught

V:

W:

Very warm - hot Very weak - frail Very well-to-do - wealthy Very wet - soaked Very wide - expansive Very willing - eager Very windy - blustery Very wise - sage Very worried - distressed

X:

Y:

Z:

Over the course of my fandom life, I’ve gradually worked my way up to leaving more and more detailed comments (not necessarily always longer, but definitely more specific) and let me tell you–it’s incredibly rewarding. Just recently, I left a comment that prompted a writer to share a lot more about what they were thinking while writing the fic and to give me a rec for a fic with a similar theme to the one they wrote. Sometimes writers will reply to comments by going into more detail about the headcanons they have for characters or explaining more backstory for a part of the fic that I mentioned liking. I’ve had people follow me here on tumblr after I commented on one of their fics on AO3 (and as a writer, I’ve followed people who have commented on my fic too–if I can find them here), and from that, sometimes new friendships arise.

What I’m trying to say is that the importance of comments as an aspect of fandom interactions can’t be overstated. It’s not just about stroking a writer’s ego. You can get things out of it too, whether it be a new headcanon to think about, an insight into the creative process, or even a new friend. Being specific about the parts of fic you like can give writers the confidence to write more things in the same vein or to write more period. Back in the LJ days, fic and personal posts were all mixed in together, so it was easier to have those kinds of interactions, but now that those worlds are split, I think it’s even more important to remember why commenting is important and what it can do for fandom as a whole.

idek, I got my hands on a tablet for an evening and I can’t draw but this still somehow happened. friends said I should post it anyway so maybe some of you’ll enjoy as well XD