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Rules Muses

When character is angry:

Snapped

Spat

Snarled

Hissed

Barked

...or sad:

Choked

Mumbled

Managed

Croaked

Murmured

...or if they're feeling nervous:

Stammered

Babbled

Rambled

Muttered

Squeaked

...and even when flirting:

Coaxed

Purred

Teased

Hummed

𐙚⋆.˚ The smile that doesn't reach the eyes (dead giveaway)

𐙚⋆.˚ The nostril flare of barely contained rage

𐙚⋆.˚ Pressing lips together to keep from laughing

𐙚⋆.˚ The eyebrow raise of "seriously?"

𐙚⋆.˚ Eyes widening for just a fraction of a second at bad news

𐙚⋆.˚ The jaw clench of holding back words

𐙚⋆.˚ One corner of the mouth quirking up (the smirk)

𐙚⋆.˚ The rapid blinking when processing something shocking

𐙚⋆.˚ Tongue poking the inside of cheek when annoyed

𐙚⋆.˚ The eye roll that's more of an eye drift

𐙚⋆.˚ Scrunching nose at something distasteful

𐙚⋆.˚ That face people make when they're trying not to cry (you know the one)

𐙚⋆.˚ The silent laugh where shoulders shake but no sound comes out

𐙚⋆.˚ Raising both eyebrows in surprise vs. one in skepticism

𐙚⋆.˚ The thousand-yard stare when dissociating

𐙚⋆.˚ The head shake that means "I can't believe this"

𐙚⋆.˚ Squinting when suspicious

𐙚⋆.˚ The fake smile for customer service/politeness

𐙚⋆.˚ Eyes darting to the side when lying or uncomfortable

𐙚⋆.˚ The visible gulp when nervous

𐙚⋆.˚ Wrinkling forehead in concern

𐙚⋆.˚ That specific look of dawning realization

𐙚⋆.˚ The mouth twitch when fighting a smile

Add a second problem that won’t stay in its lane. While the main conflict grows, introduce another issue that keeps interfering and making choices harder.

Give every victory a cost. Let each solution create a new complication instead of clean relief.

Turn side characters into sources of pressure. Their needs, secrets, or mistakes should actively affect the main plot, not sit politely in the background.

Reveal information at the worst possible time. Timing alone can make a simple twist feel devastating.

Force the protagonist to choose between two things they want. The plot thickens when there’s no option that feels “right.”

Let past actions come back ugly. Consequences that arrive late hit harder and deepen the story’s layers.

Complicate the antagonist. Give them leverage, allies, or a point that almost makes sense.

Change the stakes midway. What the story is about shifts, even though the conflict stays connected.

Introduce a secret that reframes earlier scenes. Not a random twist—one that makes the reader rethink what they already know.

Let the character’s inner conflict sabotage the plot. Their flaws should actively make things worse.

KEEP READING!

Absquatulate: to leave without saying goodbye

Cassandra Complex: a psychological penomenon in which someone's accurate prediction of a crisis is ignored or dismissed

Cicatrize: to find healing by the process of forming scars

Even a Worm will turn: the belief that even the most docile creature will retaliate if pushed too far

Fernweh: the ache for distant places; the urge to leave everything familiar behind

Hamartia: a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero

Hiraeth: homesickness for a home you can never return to

Ichor: a fluid that flows like blood in the veins of gods

Jester's Privilege: the ability and right of a jester to mock his king without fear of punishment, for nothing he says seems to matter

Lachesism: longing for the clarity that comes with living through a disaster

Lotus-Eater: a person who lives their life in a constant state of dream and fantasy

Novalunosis: the state of relaxation and wonder experienced while gazing up at the stars

Pyrrhic Victory: a victory with such devastating consequence and collateral that is becomes a 'hollow victory'

Swan Song: a final act or effort given just before death

Wanderlust: a strong desire to wander and explore the world free from any obligation

Weltschmerz: the pain that comes with the realisation that the material world will never satisfy the demands of the soul

Whistle in the Dark: to make a show of bravery despite one's fear

Yhprum's Law: 'everything that can go right will go right'

“You're all I got.”

“I've never really belonged before.”

“Come on, give me a hug. Get in here. You too, don't try to sneak out.”

“I wish I'd found you guys sooner.”

“Don't you have your own room?” “I feel safer here.” “Alright then, couch or bed?”

“This is the closest thing I have to home.”

“You don't have to deal with this on your own, you know that right?”

“It feels like we've always known each other.”

“Can we please go home?” “Home? … Yeah, we'll go home.”

“Shut up. We're family, your insecurities are stupid if they are telling you any different.”

“You're not gonna be getting rid of me now.”

“Remember, when you're ready to talk, I'm here.”

“What's that… Don't tell me those kids were messing with you again.”

“Who said that? Only I get to tease you about that!”

“I've never had a place to call my own before.”

“There you are! Do not do that again, I was fucking worried about you!”

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this is a post to say fuck you every bot out there.

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a prompt list by @novelbear 🐾

✧ making eye contact as if it's the closest thing you can get

✧ or avoiding eye contact because you know you'll just melt

✧ getting caught staring and having to play it off

✧ stiffing up when hugging to not fall + relax right into it

✧ smiling on the other side of the phone just listening to their giggles

✧ "my girlfriend loves these!" "oh..that's nice."

✧ being willing to listen to them yap about anything for hours

✧ that stabbing pain of heartbreak when you learn they have a partner

✧ "wait you have feelings for someone?? who???" "......."

✧ heart speeding up whenever they leave a text

✧ being confused (and lowkey hopeful) when you think they're flirting

✧ thinking about all the things that could be if only the stars aligned in your favor

✧ hearing all the romantic things they do for others and just taking it in wishing it would be for you.

✧ missing them when they aren't around

✧ being hesitant to be the one to contact them first to not seem clingy

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◈ “May I have a dance? A Lady this lovely should hardly be left to dance alone.”      “Gladly. But I'm afraid my first dance is already promised to another.”      “Ah, of course. I shall let him set the pace, and sweep you away once he stumbles.”

◈ “You can admit it. I am a better dance than they are.”     “You are certainly more confident.”      “For good reason.”

◈ “You're wearing the necklace I sent.”      “Ah, yes. I thought I should save my expensive set for next time.”      “Calling me cheap, are you?”      “Oh, I'm sure your gift was well intentioned.” “Considering it could pay to buy this building, it was indeed.”

◈ “I'm afraid I am not willing to let you dissappear into the night just yet.”      “So don't. Why don't you join me for a walk in the gardens?”      “I would be honored.”

◈ “Your family is watching.”      “I suppose we should give them something to talk about then.”

◈ “Finally. I have waited hours for the pleasure of your hand.”      “I am a popular dancing partner, it appears.”      “And I see why that is. If it was up to me, I would not want to waste a dance with a partner other than you.”

◈ “Your looks entice me to do something scandalous.”      “Your wit might entice me to go along with it.”