#afterlives

-Fun Fun Fun by Cats Millionaire

-You Won't Get What You Want by Daughters

-I Need Drugs by Necro

-Oblivion Access by Lil Ugly Mane

-A Ticking Clock I Couldn't Stop by Afterlives

-Fabulous Muscles by Xiu Xiu

-Agnes and Hilda by Patricia Taxxon

-o_O by Hello Kitty Suicide Club

-Last American Hero by James Ferraro

-Nomo by CCRU

-A I A: Alien Observer by Grouper

-Hyperpraise by Vatican Bible School

-Pent up Pup by Pent Up Pup

-Giles Corey by Giles Corey

-On The Edge by My Useless Life

-Baku: Symphony of Sirens - Sound Experiments in the Russian Avant Garde - Original Documents and Reconstructions of 72 Key Works of Music, Poetry & Agitprop From the Russian Avantgardes (1908-1942) by Various Artists

Because of my theory on how Dead Boy Detectives will start exploring cultural afterlives in season two through our heroes and their families, I scanned some relevant pages from a helpful book in my library called "An Atlas of Afterlives" by Emily Hawkins and Manasawee Rojanaphan ( 9780711280861 ). It's a J NON-FIC haha so it's a great illustrative overview of several afterlives' lore.

I hit the photo limit so look for more in the reblogs.

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I had already written this but then Tumblr froze on my phone boo

The three clans - Sunclan, Moonclan, and Cloudclan - had a different belief system than the canon clans. They believed that all cats - regardless of being clan cats or not - went to the same afterlife, albeit with steps.

They believed that the three gods - Scorching Sun, Chilling Moon, and Sheltering Cloud - would lead cats to the afterlife. Cloud would carry cats to the sky, and sort them. Good Cats - honorable cats with good morals, kits and apprentices, and those who gave their lives to save others - would go directly to the Stars, and their soul lights would become stars and guide the living; they might also choose to be reborn. Conflicted Cats - both those who did not think they deserved to be Stars and those whose actions were balanced between good and evil - would go to Moon, who would lead them through a penitent journey of self discovery or tend to them until they either became Stars or chose to live again. Bad Cats - the cruel, the murderous, the greedy, the worst cats - would go to Sun, where they would be hunted and tormented by their sins; literally feeling the anguish and torture of those they hurt. Bad Cats, if they truly repented of their crimes, would then be sent to Moon.

Starcats could leave Starsign - faint, glimmering glows - on things in the living world to indicate actions needed. Mossystar pointed Havenpelt to open the canopy and banish the Rotten Twoleg with sunlight. And unbeknownst to Travis, he was limned in stars when the survivors saw him - a sign that going with the Twoleg was the right choice.

When pets and loners began joining the Clowder, they added ther beliefs. Pets believed that a Rainbow would gather them up, and either take them to a Waiting Place (the Twoleg Afterlife or the Loner Afterlife), or clean them of all the bad that ever happened and put them in a new kit body. Loners believed that all cats went either up to a Place of Plenty (envisioned as being exactly what the cat loved in life but better) or Down. Down meant being dragged into the earth by sharp claws and fiery jaws of a cat's victims. No one could agree what Down looked like, but all agreed it was terrible.

When Dogs started joining (other than Eastwood), they added their beliefs too. Good Dogs went to the Twoleg Place - where their owners and family were - or to a canine Place of Plenty. Bad Dogs were gathered up by the Star Dog (a small white dog, with a brown face and a curly tail) and ran with them in the sky until they were sorry and ready to be reborn again. The dogs also affirmed that they could come back to guide the living - which Maxim the Head Nightguard affirmed as well. He was guided by a ghostly dog to her hidden twin pups, which he adopted as his own.

When at last in the afterlife, you reached level twelve That place in eternity where souls must depart To find new vessels; fresh beginnings and a bright new start You kissed my forehead and touched my heart Took my hand and said,

"It won't be long; I'm just a kiss away Remember this right now, today We never die I'll find you in moments, though in disguise You will see through the veil And when you are alone in a raging sea Especially then you will know it's me.

Wait for me softly, let patience be your guide Meanwhile, live your life and be happy, Stray far from those who crucify Only let in positive light because real love knows no fight Promise me this, and trust that it will be alright"

I've sought to heed your whispered, sound advice And I've found love not once, but twice Through these streets, where dreams and sorrows intertwine I search for solace, while hope heals this rueful heart of mine

What I want you to know, even amidst the chaos, And with every step, I yearn and strive I keep you alive But still, I find myself all alone In this ugly City of Life

and then...

In a dirty steel dome Way up high in a smog filled sky I sat and cried There is no safe place to call home