Hey everyone! Thanks so much for reading my work It means a lot to me.

Now...let's get down to business (to defeat the Hans).

As a Christmas present to all of y'all, I will be doing a project I like to call "12 Crushes for Christmas."

Rules:

As my beloved readers, you will get to choose twelve of your favorite characters from the list below for me to write a Christmas themed short story about. You may also tell me a specific request, if you have a character and what kind of stuff you want them to do. (Ex: Peter Parker & Baking Christmas Cookies.)

Here is the List:

Arvin Russell (TDATT)

Chase Davenport (BOS&S)

Coriolanus Snow (THG)

Draco Malfoy (HP)

Finnick Odair (THG)

Five Hargreeves (TUA)

J.J. Maybank (OBX)

Lorenzo Berkshire (HP)

Luis Mendoza (MD)

Mattheo Riddle (HP)

Newt (MR)

Peter Pan (OUAT)

Peter Parker (Tom Holland Version)

Theodore Nott (HP)

Thomas (MR)

The first 12 comments are the ones chosen.

And as always...

Dalam buku Pribadi Hebat, Buya Hamka menuliskan, "Orang yang merdeka tidak takut dengan kemerdekaan orang lain."

Lalu kusambung,

Orang yang berhasil tidak cemas dengan keberhasilan orang lain.

Orang yang bahagia tidak iri dengan kebahagiaan orang lain.

Hey lovely readers,

Today marks a bittersweet moment in our literary adventure. 📖✨ The final chapter of the year for Tempus Exsanguis has been uploaded, and what a ride it's been! From heart-wrenching twists to those breathtaking moments of triumph, together we've experienced a tapestry of emotions and stories.

But wait, there's more! Mark your calendars because the last chapter of Cantus Maris will be uploaded on December 21, 2023, at 15:00. Get ready for an epic finale that will leave you longing for more as we head into the new year.

As for Tempus Exsanguis, our journey together resumes on January 8th, 2024. I promise the wait will be worth it – with more twists, deeper character explorations, and perhaps answers to some of those burning questions!

As the year winds down, so does our tale… but only for a short while. We're taking a brief hiatus to recharge our creative energies and to bask in the festive spirit of the season. But don't worry, this isn't goodbye, it's just a see-you-later.

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support, your insightful comments, and for just being the best readers an author could ask for. You've made this story come alive in ways I never imagined.

So, grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and enjoy the latest chapters. Let them be a warm literary hug from me to you. And in the meantime, I wish everyone a holiday season filled with joy, love, and of course, lots of good books. 🎄📚

Happy holidays, and I can't wait to see you all in 2024 for the next chapter of Tempus Exsanguis and more adventures in Cantus Maris!

Stay wonderful, Alexander

P.S. Feel free to drop your thoughts, and holiday wishes my inbox. I love hearing from you all! You can find me on Twitter as well under @emitridium

INT. COZY ROOM – DAY The room is filled with Mesoamerican Deities of various shapes and forms. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, sits at the head of the table. Xochiquetzal, the goddess of beauty and fertility, sips tea elegantly. Tlaloc, the god of rain, grumbles about the weather outside. QUETZALCOATL Alright, everyone, let’s get this book club started. Today, we’re discussing “The Call of…

something strange happened when I stopped there; I just stared at the stars for some wonders; For some magic to make me laugh; To make me cry;

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is the breath of fresh air that everyone needs in their life. 

This book is whole-fully beautiful and genuine and overall, just lovely. The writing is simple. Straight to the point. Very much a quick read if you’re looking for something with a good message but don’t want to dedicate an entire week in search of it. The writing is also quite beautiful. Like The Five People You Meet In Heaven, there’s this swift composition of words. It isn’t fluff, but its easy to chew on. 

The themes behind the book, legitimately we can all understand. I don’t think it’s too presumptuous of me to say that. Everyday we’re presented with choices and it’s up to us to decide on what choices we want, and whether or not we’ll regret them afterwards. This book embodies all those choices. Each book in this midnight library is a different life where the butterfly effect is in full force. One small thing can put you in an entirely different continent while another one can have your pet dying, or you losing your job or a multitude of other possible fates.

Now, while that’s all fun and dandy to read, I do admit I saw the ending coming. As the book isn’t dense in character but moreso in charm, it was quite easy to see where things were being led. Although, I admit I’m an avid reader so I can figure out tropes often. Regardless, the journey with the main character is super fun especially when you are able to relate.