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Chapter Two: The Ending Near the Beginning

TWIDI... is not dead!!

The Ending Near the Beginning is a story that was in the making for 10 years. In fact, the idea behind it is actually one of the first from when TWIDI was created in 2010 (16 years ago! Frightening!). I created two characters: Alcott Benedict Grimsley the Jersey Devil Detective and Alcott Benedict Grimsley the human, his original namesake. Over time the human character’s personality and backstory split into two characters, one of which is Alfred, who was first introduced in TCM Volume II. The other is… well, you will discover her soon.

I am very happy to finally have closure for one of the earliest threads in TWIDI, and to actually show you so many things I had kept secret: the origin of Alcott Grimsley!! More on my favourites Alfred and Zeynel!! Lore stuff on TWIDI that will set up mysteries for however long this webcomic lasts. And then, after this, the return of SHORT WHIMSICAL GOTHIC COMICS!! Ilias! Cat! Bronx! I miss them all!

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The update schedule for TENTB is kinda whatever. It’s been ages since I regularly maintained and actively worked on a comic… plus with my new potential chronic exhaustion, I don’t want to pressure myself into a tight schedule. Luckily the art direction for this Chapter is pretty low-key.

fiveforfive - collective fund for trans women and girls and transfem causes

gendered intelligence - trans led advocacy org

mermaids - supports trans youth

akt - lgbtq youth homelessness charity

loving me - domestic abuse service for trans people in england

🌟 PREORDERS ARE OPEN! 🌟

Hello, witches! Silver Eve draws near and the Growing Pains tent opens for preorders 🕰️✨ You can grab a bundle between Nov 12 and Dec 12 --- and early birds get 10% off 💫

🔮 MERCH ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🔮

🍑 Contributor Preview!✨

Talk about a party goblin in this teaser of @gidmoji 's sticker sheet!

Pre-orders for the Fae-themed project are open now until August 10th! Grab it for yourself at our BigCartel and at Etsy for EU/UK buyers.!

Sailor Moon risograph

I had a lot of fun making this. I'll have a few prints up in my shop once my rigid mailers arrive. For now, check out the patreon post to see the 2 color one that was made. It ended up missing the sunflower yellow pass through.

🧚 Contributor Lineup! 🧚

We're so excited to be able to introduce our wonderfae contributors for this year's project!

First up: our first batch of illustrators! They’re bringing you enthralling fae art in a variety of stunning styles!

@anticiajk | @bratzoid | Broci | @cosmopoliturtle | @dianeramic | @gellymilk | @feiyufly | @TheyDoodlesStuff | @kettle-bird | L3ar1c0t5 | @lunaru-xz | @madbrake | @magpied-illustration

Our illustrators, continued! We can’t wait to be able to show you all that they’ve been whipping up for this project!

@grrrenadine | @mspencerdraws | @mattibee-portfolio | @mochiwei | @perihn | @RagtimeLime | @resvarie | @sashthesloth | @serenashinart | @shaihime | @strangeomens-sketch | T.E.W.

Next, we have our merch artists! They’re making the fae realm & its peoples tangible for you, both digitally and physically!

@anticiajk | @gellymilk | @gidmoji | @grrrenadine | @mattibee-portfolio | @freakyfarm | @mochiwei | @perihn | @RagtimeLime | @shaihime | @silvishinystar | @strangeomens-sketch | @briantheinsomniac

Our alternative creators are up! They’re bringing fae to life in their very own ways!

Void | Nick | @wyrmwoodpyro | @woahfuck | Soul Starshine | @kid-sid | @freakyfarm

And last but absolutely not least: our writers! They’re bringing you spun tales and immersive descriptions of fae from all over!

@crescenttwins | @jteasers | Karakuri | @paxfacere | @charonean | Nick | Victor

As the artist for one of The God of Arepo comics, my version is up for consideration for the Ignatz Awards for Outstanding Online Comic.

For those of you who don't know the Ignatz is one of the highest industry awards that "recognize outstanding achievements in comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger publishers".

The thing is, winning the award means winning an actual literal brick. Because the mascot is a brick-throwing mouse. So they have to make a bit where the trophy is a brick. Like. Look.

For a long time I thought it was just plain bricks they were handing out, but my friend who won a couple of bricks two years ago had theirs stamped (I saw the bricks in person at their house). So now I am obsessed with the idea of The God of Arepo winning an Ignatz trophy. It will have the honours stamped. On a freaking brick. That's the most Tumblr level meme trophy this comic/story could win (which is also a legit high honour industry award on its own btw don't get me wrong). But wilder than that, the brick allows me to do something. It allows me to smash that break into 5 pieces and ship one of each to the authors plus myself. Writing Prompts, sadoeuphemist, ciiriianan, stu-pot and me will get a piece of clay in recognition for our work with the farmer who built a temple out of stone. The full circle moment.

Imagine the value of this win to the lore of this Tumblr sacred text/folklore. This brick will be smashed and given to the creators, but as a collective folklore, it's also dedicated to all of us on this hellsite too. AWARD WINNING. If The God of Arepo wins I will document the entire process of smashing that brick here.