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power doesn’t come without a little pain and struggle

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I hate the heat.
That's why most of us go swimming.
God, I love summer.
I would but as you can’t see I don’t have one. Sorry, maybe next time.
Darn. If you wait here, I could go get a stake and come back to this?

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No shit Sherlock. Maybe and you couldn’t even if you gave it a shot.
Oh? If you're so sure about that, then hand me a stake.
trouble ahead || grace + colin
Colin knows he broods and even that eats at him, but with everything eating him and him eating nothing throughout his life, it’s far too hard to not let everything and anything get him down when he evaluates who he is so constantly that he can’t come up with anything better than “monster.” He does nothing for others and yet Grace and Ezra want to do everything for him. They want to be there for him and he’s not sure he can handle that, not sure he can deal with rejection that cripples people.
Like a man who walks with nothing to lose, shoulders hunched and loneliness in even the forest of Mystic Falls, he followed her, though he faced her, walking forward as if playing a game of catch-up.
Colin was still very much in hunt mode and he could ear each crunch of the leaves beneath her feet, nearly each heartbeat, nearly each heartbeat that he had to control himself with. It’s easier to remember it’s Grace. He couldn’t hurt grace. No. He couldn’t drain her, though sometimes, when he hadn’t fed in too long, he wondered how she would look, pale with lips turning blue. It was those thoughts that made him know he had to control himself around her. He didn’t want her dead, too.
But just as he could hear the crackle of steps from her, he could hear them from another. And he knows that the other, the vampire, is not coming for him. He knows because there is a human with human blood. And quicker than a flash of light, that vampire is there, with an arm around her neck. And Colin is only a step away from her, a step away from saving her. She is the bait to control him and she is the prize if the other vampire wins. His eyes flash to hers, sympathetic when teeth come out, snarling about their next meal. “Take one step, and she’s dinner,” hissed the vampire. He was hunting. He was a monster.
Colin nods and he keeps his hands up as if to surrender. But he has no intent to. Colin’s quick to go for the attack, knowing he can stop him. He can delay long enough for her to run if nothing else. When Colin pushes the vampire away from her, fights him back, he’s yelling, “Grace, go! Run!”
Even though she had been raised to think vampires were nothing but terrible monsters, Grace found herself rethinking the phrase. Most vampires were monsters, that was true-- but she happened to know two off the top of her head that weren't. With the time she spent with Henry, that was a third, even if he was already gone. It was confusing and difficult, but she was beginning to realize their supernatural world was much more than just good or bad. The lines had been blurred may times again and again, leaving Grace to wonder. Sometimes there were no solid facts and that made her angry the most. There was a whole different level of intelligence with supernatural creatures, one that she couldn't just study for a test. It was one she was definitely, but slowly, building herself up to know.
Her eyes were locked on him, but she definitely wasn't paying much attention. She had spaced out to lose herself in her thoughts, something she'd been doing more frequently. There was so much to think about and so much to be sure of. Grace's brain hurt from all the thinking and she would have loved to just take a day trip to the spa to avoid it all. Though, she knew better than anyone else that she couldn't run away from her problems. She wouldn't even try.
Sometimes, Grace questioned what it would be like to die. An eerily thought nonetheless, but it was something everyone faced eventually. Especially when her's would come faster due to being human. With all the protection spells and other things she did to protect people, she knew no one had anything like that on her. One swift snap to the neck and it was over for her. Forever. Though, she was well aware that she had tons of people who'd protect her in a battle. Hell, most of the town would protect her because of her looks alone, the other reason for her powerful magic. It was a calming thought, but she also thought about a vampire around her getting too hungry. She knew none of the vampires she was friends with would want to hurt her, but sometimes, things happened. Death happened so quickly, and for her, it wasn't reversible.
The process happened like a speed of lightning. Gaze locked on the leaves below her flats, she hadn't seen the vampire come up behind her. Grace hadn't even heard him approach. All she knew that one second, she was smiling up at Colin, and the next she was being held tightly around the throat by a vampire. She let out a sharp gasp, falling back into the man behind her, not yet moving a muscle. Her gaze was then locked on Colin's, swallowing thickly as she saw his expression. She wasn't afraid, or scared, but concerned with how quickly death could come. Though, vampires were quick themselves. Then, just as she blinked, the grip around her neck was no more and she stumbled onto the ground. Colin's words rung in her head, but she didn't listen. She never listened.
As she stood, she rushed over to the nameless vampire and held up both her hands close to him. Focusing and watching Colin stumble back out of the corner of her eye, Grace didn't realize what she was about to unfold. She began to quickly pop the other vampire's blood vessels, hearing the man call out. "I am not your dinner," She snapped, her hands tightening. Then, with all the strength she could build up, Grace pushed forward and grabbed his head, knocking the stranger out. He'd be unconscious for at least an hour, she knew just that. Turning back to Colin with a triumphant smile on her face, she was almost confused at his expression. "What?" She mumbled, the realization setting in.
Um, what are you looking at?
You're bleeding. What, someone try to stake you and not finish the job? I can do that.

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Oh, oops. Sorry. I’m sure I can build up my tolerance to soppy stories of love as long as it’s a gradual process. Can’t have you bottling up all the highs and lows of romantic life without a bestie to tell the tales to, can we?
Yeah, I guess bliss never really was my thing. Remember that time in primary school that I managed to sneak into the classroom one morning to find out our grades a week before we were supposed to have them? Oh I probably never told you that I changed my A minus to a plus, did I? And before you say anything, remember that you’re the one that gave me the idea to do it in the first place. Always the brains of the operation, which I imagine hasn’t changed, am I right?
No, fuck, don't-- you don't have to apologize for that. I'll make sure all my stories are quick and rare. I couldn't have you getting too jealous, could I? Ah, that's incredibly true. I promise to make sure they aren't boring.
Mine either. Yes, I remember that-- though, I don't know why it's relevant to what I just said. Entirely different situations. Tash! That's all kinds of wrong. Besides, did you really need to change a minus to a plus? It was a joke. I've never once done that and I never would. Of course it hasn't changed.
trouble ahead || grace + colin
The instant she said stalking, his head perked as if he were an animal. No, not stalking. But protecting. She knew of him and ever since he’d told her, the way she accepted vampires as a species, accepted Henry being one, struck him off. And while Colin wanted to have the complete faith in her that he once did, or at least to the extent that the boyfriend’s best friend with a crush did, he didn’t believe that she was on the right track. She had too many stressors in her life he was going to try to help with one by one, little things where she wouldn’t ask for help, but he’s aware he can do.
But since she had caught him, he shrugged it off. He shrugged off the pre-hunt tingle down his spine and his fingers and stood while she hugged him. He’d always tried to be gentle, soft — pacifistic, but he wasn’t without a guard, a wall where a hug from her only reminded him of their drunken apologies. She knew things that he felt now, things that plagued him. She knew a lot more than he had ever wanted to put into another being, let alone a human. Though, who else would he tell?
"Really?" he quipped. "Thought if might have been more like garlic and wooden stakes."
Whenever Grace met someone, she always either told them about her witch background straight away or hid it until the information was useful. Either way, she was always using her magic to her best advantage, whether people underrated her or not. Though with specific people, Colin for example, she hid her abilities for other reasons. In his case, it was because her background was linked to how Henry died. If Colin was to find out she was a witch, he'd start getting more curious. He would know she'd been hiding things and want to know if she was hiding anymore-- to which, she wouldn't lie. It seemed as if all her worst secrets would eventually resurface but that was one Grace was willing to die with. So, in his mind, she'd stay the intelligent human who had nothing to do with anything. The only thing was, she didn't want any help with her problems.
Even though she had expected when he didn't hug back, Grace still wished he had. The guy definitely needed a hug and she was more than willing to offer him as many as he needed. She let out a quiet sigh, more of a content sigh than anything, and stepped back. It was difficult to make him understand just how much she wanted to be there for him, how much she would always be there for him, no matter what. They'd gone through too much together for her to ever lose hope in him. He was a good person and she held onto that. Besides, everyone needed someone, and it seemed as if the only one he had was her. She wouldn't be going anywhere.
She let out a short laugh, looking up at him. "I have neither of those things-- but you seem to pull off the stalking and brooding cliques pretty well." Grace joked, backing up a few steps and walking backwards.
Again same thing you’re just repeating my words. This is where I doubt you on levels, we don’t just kill like that…we want to make you suffer like we, like you make us suffer. You’re mom would’ve stayed alive if you didn’t dagger Brayden. Ezra wouldn’t have been turned if Luke and you didn’t do something stupid. Yeah he is, why do you think I ended it? I wanted him to be happy, me and Luke can’t get along and that was making him miserable. I didn’t know Brayden was going to do to him…I kicked his ass for it when I found out but that does change a god dame thing. See my point exactly. I know you wouldn’t dare hurt him, so there is no one left for you to hurt to get at me. Because if you hurt Brayden, Bash will be on your ass faster than I, and vice versa. It has ben problematic since the day we were born…you should see us when all five of us are together. Do you want me to go get the designer shoes I can? Like you don’t do terrible things, we do terrible things to you and Luke’s family because they try to kill us, they’ve kill people we cared about. We’re only acting like you would and don’t you dare act like if the situation was reverse you wouldn’t do the same. Cause I know you would. Now me don’t you dare blame the death of your friends and of your mother on me. I had no idea that happened, until it was done. Because I would’ve stopped it. Cause I don’t see that point in killing your mother, honestly I wish they fucked with someone else witch family. But no they want you. I’m staying out of that deal you have with my brothers. That is up to you guys. But I’ll telling you, because I know you know you’re history get out of it before it’s too late. Im trying to help you, whether you want it or not. Save yourself the extra pain. You can protect yourself and protect Luke, but Ezra…he’s a toy to Brayden and Bash, they can change him if they please. I can’t do a damn thing about it love, I’m powerless here and I promised Luke. I’m asking you to walk away for his sake. Yeah your damn stubborn, don’t let it kill you. Then go…you got what you want…just go.
Like we make you suffer? As if. Your the ones who started this in the first place. No, don't you fucking pull that shit with me. You kidnapped her. Brayden turned Ezra! That asshole had it coming-- my mother? My mother didn't. She didn't deserve that. Again, that is not my fault nor is it Luke's. The only one to blame is you originals who caused that to happen. I was a goddamn prisoner, and for what?! To make me the original's personal witch?! The only thing I did was sit in a room for more than a week! Luke's so much better than you anyway. Why would I bother hurting anyone to get to you? It seems like you're already suffering enough-- besides, I have more important things to be doing with my precious time. I already hurt Brayden and I'm still here. I can barely stand the three of you, I'll pass. My family is not me, and the same goes with Luke. For Christ's sake, stop bringing Luke up, this has nothing to do with him. I shouldn't be held accountable for what my family has done when I didn't even know about it until recently. You have killed people I care about. Maybe you should keep your "brothers" on a leash, then. Right, of course. Everyone seems to want me, apparently. I am out of it, I already told you that. No, I'm not letting them get to Ezra. That's not going to happen. Promised Luke what? It probably will, if we're being honest. Alright, alright.
Half, yes. Those are lovely, but there are other sounds too. Besides the neck snapping and blood curdling screams. Oh it’s the break ‘em, you buy them rule huh? No, I don’t plan on breaking them, cause they’ll do that on their own. Stalking is part of my life, plus it’s fun scaring people. Probably for your blood. Bout it though, but I definitely do not want to be set on fire. Thanks. I already had a building collapse around me.
Ugh. You're quite the joy, aren't you? Yes, it is. You either buy them or pay for them with your life. I'm not even going to get into how you think my headphones will break. If you think you can scare me, you'll find that's the worst assumption you've ever made. My blood? I'm not a blood bag and you will not be getting any of my blood. A building collapse around you? If you mess with me, I can guarantee you'll get worse.
Well okay not call them powers I still can’t do magic and I just don’t feel any connection to nature or the spirits anymore.
I feel like if I’m not useful you will get rid off me eventually. I don’t want to be the load you all have to protect and carry around. But good you’re saying this can be fixed then there’s still hope. No need to cry over it anymore.
Ugh no harmless vampires I think?
We'll figure this out, okay? For whatever reason you don't have magic, we'll find out why and then fix it. No need to worry about it.
Vivi-- no, that's not true. That'll never be true, do you understand me? With or without magic, you are entirely useful, entirely important. We all protect each other and I will do anything in my power to protect you-- don't think for one second that it's a burden. Being a human isn't so bad, you know. Sometimes they're incredibly underrated. Yeah, see? No more crying. It'll be fine, I promise.
No harmless vampires as in they can hurt you? Vivi.

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You’re a strong girl…personally I think you’re going to pull through with a minimal amount of post traumatic stress and maybe a few years of profoundly disturbing nightmares.
I don’t need to prove myself to you or anyone else that doesn’t matter to me. I could kill you without even trying it’s the fact that I chose not too that stops me from doing it. That and other reasons. Not just Brayden. Oh harm all you want I fear nothing of that realm. Oh you missed the part that everyone I’ve ever cared for is dead, except Brayden and Bash who can take care of themselves and then…minus one person that I’ve said ‘I love you’ too and meant with everything…but if you harm him you be harming yourself and your loved ones. So it doesn’t benefit you. Ohhh weapons and hunting real go getting traits there. I’m shaking in my ankle boots. Maybe he is smart to a degree but he’s made a lot of dumb mistakes and keeps repeating them. Try telling him that if he keeps thinking like his family does he is doomed to fail like the lot. That’s a hint that you should really take with care. It isn’t a contest it really fucking isn’t, but I’m trying to get you and everyone else to understand that what we a originals do isn’t personal, isn’t who we truly are. This world made us the monster that we are. This world changed us for the worse. And I’ve been trying to get you to understand that the more you force yourself into our lives and in this towns the more likely you are never going to be happy never going to live to a good age. Then do what is best for you three and leave, this isn’t about death and being immune to it. You can’t be you can be harden by it but not immune. Never say those words aloud little red, because fate and destiny can change and you can die well before you should. I’ve warned you before but you don’t listen. Fine do what you please see if I care.
And I don't care if you prove yourself or not-- I know what I know. You know, you originals keep saying that... yet, I've managed to dagger one of you and I'm still breathing. No bruises, no marks, no scars. Not just Brayden? The only person I've ever heard you say that to is Ezra and he's so much better off without you-- there's no way I'd ever hurt him. You're insane if you think I'd do anything to put him in harm's way. It's ironic that Brayden killed him, huh? What a problematic family you have there. It's tactic that counts, there's so much more than just the words. Those boots aren't even designer. Luke is not like his family, he's better than that. No, but see, I'm never going to understand that. I'm never going to understand that even after all the terrible things that has happened to you, all you originals do is repeat it onto other people. I almost lost one of my closest friends-- hell, I lost my mother. I could have lost everything because of your besties. I'm not going to sympathize with you, so go fuck yourself. You've been through shit, I get it, but it's even worse that you're making the world a worse place. Do not call me that. If I die, I die. Maybe I'll even come back. I don't really care but I don't plan on dying for a long time. I've learned that I'm pretty damn stubborn. Good, that's all I want.