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while there were definitely things wrong with the School for Good and Evil series - I’m not denying that, nor do I want to talk about them right now, because I have to say, those books, specifically book one, did wonders for my self-confidence as a kid. reading how Agatha went from “bug-eyed” and “ghostly pale” and “greasy-haired” to “doe-eyed” and “fair-skinned” and “sleek-haired” just because she was being more confident and seeing herself in a different light changed so much for me as an anxious, shy, 12-year-old girl, and I think it’s a story everyone needs to hear in some way, to see yourself in a positive way.
THIS WEEK WAS SOMETHING ELSE-
Recently
Me: *pisses off a guy*
Also me: * starts reading a book*
Him: *steals my chromebook*
Me: keep it just give it back for school work
Him: *utterly confused*
Him: *steals my water bottle*
Me: *shrugs*
Best Freind: insert name I need to show you something
Me: *Closes book & walks toward them*
Him: *steals my book*
Me: *turns around and gives him death glare*
Him: *runs away*
Me: *chases him*
Best Friend: Give up Guy! She may be the slowest in the grade but when you steal her book you either get tackled or die
Two minutes later
Me: I got my book
Guy: is sitting panting
Some Hestadil bc there’s not enough art of them. Also I’m still mad at Soman for leaving their relationship fairly ambiguous. Like just let them kiss okay?!
HEADCANON
Since August can't read, Evelyn made a spell to make him experience the fairytale instead. Which is the exact same spell we see in the books.
trope talk
Hello friends!
As I stated in last week’s post, I will not be posting anything too grandiose today, as I have been focusing on my original story for NaNoWriMo and do not want to get burnt out. So, I decided that, much like last week, I would put another in-class assignment to use and give you a short listicle about my favorite inter-character relationship tropes! I hope you enjoy! ᕱ__ᕱ
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6 of the best fiction tropes for inter-character relationships
(in my opinion)
By Clem
Any writer worth their salt these days knows what a trope is. And no, I’m not talking about the traditional definition of a trope, i.e. synonymous with figurative language, though it is indeed important to know that meaning as well. I’m instead speaking of the more recent, broader definition of a trope. As writer Dave Chesson puts it in an article all about tropes on his website kindlepreneur.com, “a trope is a plot structure, theme, storyline, character trait, motif, or plot device that is commonly used in storytelling.”
It’s these types of tropes that you can find on one of my favorite websites tvtropes.org. Tropes have become such a pop culture, as well as fan culture, phenomenon in the past few years that even those who have never heard the term “trope” before can recognize some of the common ones: the damsel in distress, the chosen one, a friends to lovers romance, a tragic backstory. In fact, some tropes have become so popular that they are deciding factors in whether or not people consume a piece of media. I know this is often the case for me, and in the following list I have provided 6 of my favorite tropes about inter-character relationships that I just can’t get enough of.
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Found Family
Not all tropes about relationships have to be romantic in nature! In fact, a good portion of the tropes on this list are more platonic or familial, and found family is one of them. One of my favorite tropes of all time, found family refers to when a group of individuals, usually a group of misfits or outcasts, come together and form a close platonic, near familial, bond with each other. As many characters in a found family situation don’t have good or close biological families (or any family at all), they become each other’s family.
The Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom duology by Leigh Bardugo includes an excellent example of the found family trope. The six main characters of the books, some of which are pictured above, are a ragtag group of criminals, each with tragic pasts. Eventually they come together and learn to love and care about one another as they pull off an impossible heist. The found family dynamic between them adds a softness to each character that helps smooth their rough edges. This makes them feel more human and their story all the more captivating.
Golden Retriever & Black Cat
A yes, the good old black cat/golden retriever relationship dynamic. Only given this name in recent years, this character dynamic is much older. Simply put, this trope refers to a relationship, whether romantic or platonic (or even familial), between one character who is very excitable, sweet, and happy (the golden retriever) and one character who is cool, often rude, and grumpy (the black cat). The conflicting personality types is what makes this relationship trope compelling. As they say, opposites attract!
The example I have chosen here is Enid Sinclair and Wednesday Addams from the new Netflix adaptation of The Addams Family, a show entitled Wednesday. Enid and Wednesday are roommates at a boarding school in the show and could not be more different: Enid a bubbly, optimistic werewolf (talk about a golden retriever!) obsessed with pastels and Wednesday a deadpan, pessimistic psychic allergic to color. However, throughout the show they eventually become close friends. It is intriguing to watch this golden retriever/black cat duo interact and try to solve the mysteries that crop up in the show, as their personalities and perspectives on the world couldn’t be more different.
Enemies to Lovers (or at least Rivals to Lovers)
The enemies to lovers trope is the first specifically romantic trope in this list (though there is a parallel trope used for platonic relationships called enemies to friends). This trope, as the name suggests, involves two characters whose relationship with each other develops from enemies to romantic partners. While some may call this trope toxic, and I admit, I can see how it could be written that way, it’s personally one of my favorite tropes when done correctly. This is especially so when between a male and female character. I typically read fantasy or action/adventure novels, genres in which female characters’ skills (particularly in combat) are often looked down upon or patronized by the male characters who are interested in them. However, if an action novel has a well written enemies to lovers side plot, I know I can be sure that at all points in their relationship, a female character’s love interest is taking her seriously.
One of my all time favorite examples of enemies to lovers, albeit in its lesser form rivals to lovers (which is saved for media that does not have characters trying to kill each other), is from the classic romance novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet start out loathing each other, but eventually, through various family dramas, learn to understand and respect each other, and in the process, fall in love.
Girl Boss x House Husband
Technically, this trope is actually titled “girl boss x male wife,” but I prefer the term “house husband” as I have seen the phrase “male wife” used with degrading connotations as well, and that is far from what I am trying to convey. This is another relationship trope most often used for romantic couples, however I believe it can be translated to platonic or familial relationships as well (with some finagling). Whatever the context, this trope contains a strong, independent female character and a male partner who cares for her and holds her stuff when she needs to go beat some sense into someone. As a reversal of the typical gender roles where the male is assertive and protective and the female is the caring and supportive, this trope provides a breath of fresh air and an interesting dynamic to explore.
A great example of the girl boss x house husband trope is Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase from Rick Riordan’s Greek mythology books. Percy is definitely a powerhouse character in his own right, but is 100% willing to step back and let Annabeth take the reins in their relationship while making sure she's taking care of herself in the process.
Naive Hero & Mentor Figure
The mentor figure trope is basically what it says on the tin: a naive character, typically the main character, is taken under the wing of an older and wiser mentor. Oftentimes, the mentor figure fills a familial void in the naive hero’s life. If you’re lucky, the mentor figure survives. If you’re not, then, in the words of Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, “sorrows, sorrows, prayers.” This trope is a great way of giving the character, and the audience, the background information they need to know while showcasing the main character’s development.
Often, this trope appears in superhero fiction, such as one of my favorite examples for this trope, IronDad and SpiderSon Tony Stark aka Ironman, and Peter Parker aka Spiderman from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tony recognizes the raw talent that Peter has, as both a superhero and a tech genius, and does his best to guide him, by protecting him and steering him away from the same mistakes Tony himself made in the past. It will forever be a crime that we didn’t get to see their relationship develop further before… you know… “Sorrows, sorrows, prayers.”
Bros before Hoes
While it does have a bit of a vulgar name, this trope is actually one of the sweetest on this list. Usually, at least one of the characters in friend groups with this relationship dynamic is involved in a romantic relationship outside their group, and at some point will have to choose between their friends and their lover. When this relationship dynamic comes into play, characters will always choose their friends.
Unless, of course, their friends are wrong. My favorite example of this dynamic comes from The School for Good and Evil series by Soman Chainani. The two main characters are the best of friends. While throughout the series they have their fair share of disagreements (if that's what you call it when your best friend keeps falling in love with men who try to kill you and your boyfriend), they ultimately pull through and choose each other over boys, proving that romantic love is not the only love that can vanquish evil. Though not every story with a Bros before Hoes dynamic is full of life-and-death decisions, this relationship trope provides a sweet nod to platonic love in any story.
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So, the next time you sit down to write media, or consume it, pay attention to the tropes you may include or notice. Do they make the media better? More compelling? Or do they take away from the main message or storyline? (For some reason writers love to include love triangles. I abhor love triangles thrown into media just for kicks). For all you writers out there, maybe consider including one of the tropes listed above. If you do, send me a link! Like I said, I just can’t get enough!
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So... do y’all like any of these tropes?? Do you hate them? Please do let me know, I’d love to hear it! And if this post was not your cup of tea, I apologize, but don’t worry, we should be back to our regularly scheduled programming in another 2 weeks! ᕱ__ᕱ Good luck to those of you also participating in NaNoWriMo!!
And just remember, dot your j’s and cross your t’s!
~Clementine J. Quincey 🪷
my personal fav has got to be “scientists baffled by man’s incredible ability to f*ck up every time”
the school for good and evil + the onion headlines
So let me get this straight: Sophia Anne Caruso plays a girl named Sophie, and Sofia Wylie plays her best friend Agatha? And no one on set was confused when one of the set directors or makeup artists called for them by their first names?
It’s the Marvel Chris meme all over again!
This.....
I feel shame😔
This was the resoult of my very first thought the first time I looked at the cover of SGE: "Swan, do this talk about ballet?"
Then I red it and understood the plot and everithing, but this thought came back and we are here...
I present Rhian in a ballet dress inspired by "The swan lake"
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Please don't hate me-
(You can repost but give me credit)
(The original thought included Rafal too, but maybe it is a littlr to much-😔)
who i write for
Harry Potter Universe:
Golden Trio Era:
Harry Potter
Hermione Granger
Ron Weasley
Draco Malfoy
Enzo Berkshire
Mattheo Riddle
Blaise Zabini
Theodore Nott
Pansy Parkinson
Ginny Weasley
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Oliver Wood
Marcus Flint
Terrence Higgs
Marauders Era:
James Potter
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Lily Evans
Regulus Black
Pandora Rosier
Evan Rosier
Barty Crouch Jr.
Dorcas Meadows
Marlene McKinnon
Molly Prewett
Arthur Weasley
Lucius Malfoy
Narcissa Black
Bellatrix Black
Rodolphus Lestrange
Rabastan Lestrange
Ted Tonks
Andromeda Black
Riddle Era:
Tom Riddle
Abraxas Malfoy
Eileen Prince
Tobias Snape
Orion Black
Walburga Black
Euphemia
Fleamont Potter
Riordanverse:
Percy Jackson
Annabeth Chase
Grover Underwood
Clarisse La Rue
Zoe Nightshade
Thalia Grace
Will Solace
Nico di Angelo
Silena Beauregard
Charles Beckendorf
Luke Castellan
Leo Valdez
Jason Grace
Piper McLean
Disney Descendants:
Mal
Evie
Ben
Jay
Carlos
Audrey
Chad
Uma
Harry Hook
Gil
Chloe
Red
Bridget
Ella
James Hook
Morgie
Uliana
Hades
Maleficent
The Umbrella Academy:
Luther Hargreeves
Diego Hargreeves
Allison Hargreeves
Klaus Hargreeves
Five Hargreeves
Ben Hargreeves (Umbrella and Sparrow)
Viktor Hargreeves
Sloane Hargreeves
Fei Hargreeves
Alphonso Hargreeves
Haikyuu:
All Characters
The School For Good and Evil
Sophie
Agnes
Tedros
Hort
Beatrix
Anadil
Chinen
Hester
Dot
Kiko
My Hero Academia
Izuku Midoriya
Bakugo Katsuki
Kirishima Ejiro
Denki Kaminari
Sero Hanta
Mina Ashido
Iida Tenya
Ochako Uraraka
Momo Yaoyarozu
Shoto Todorki
Aizawa Shouta
Present Mic
Midnight
Endeavor
CBS Ghosts
Isaac Higgintoot
Nigel Chisum
Trevor
Hetty
Flower
Thorfinn
Stephanie
Pete
Formula 1
Max Verstappen
Lando Norris
Charles Leclerc
Oscar Piastri
Carlos Sainz
Lewis Hamilton
George Russell
Lance Stroll
Yuki Tsunoda
Alex Albon
Daniel Ricciardo
Pierre Gasly
Oliver Bearman
Oooooooooh are you doing requests?? Bc I’m just DYING to read a forbidden love trope with hort from school of good and evil 🖤he’s so bbg wet cat looking freak (affectionate)
from the author: omg hello !! yes i am !! as soon as i saw it i knew i just had to write it so here you are i hope you enjoy this anon !!
secrets in the shadows || hort x tedros’ sister reader
notes: my first request hehe
pairings: hort x ever!reader
genre: forbidden love
type: oneshot
-fic under the cut-
You sat at the window of your dorm in the School for Good, staring out at the lush landscape of Gavaldon in the distance. The flickering lanterns of the castle illuminated the night sky, and for a moment, it all seemed so peaceful. But inside, your mind was swirling with chaos.
Being Tedros’ sister came with responsibilities, especially being an Ever. You were expected to embody perfection, grace, and loyalty to the School for Good. But your heart was far more complicated than that.
You were in love with Hort.
It wasn’t supposed to happen. He was a Never, a boy from the shadows, the antithesis of everything Good stood for. Your relationship was a secret—hidden glances during classes, stolen moments in dark corridors, and whispered conversations in the dead of night. But recently, it wasn’t enough for Hort.
You remembered the fight, the one that tore a crack in your heart.
“We can’t keep doing this,” Hort had said, his voice strained as he paced back and forth in the woods just beyond the school. “I’m tired of hiding, Y/N.”
You looked at him, your arms crossed defensively. “Hort, you know why we have to. If anyone finds out, it could ruin everything.”
“Ruin what?” he snapped, turning to face you, his green eyes blazing with frustration. “All we have are a few moments here and there. We’re practically invisible. What are we even protecting?”
You swallowed hard, the weight of your crown pressing down on you. “I’m protecting my family—Tedros, the kingdom. If they find out I’m with a Never…”
Hort’s jaw clenched, his fists curling at his sides. “So, I’m just some dirty secret to you?”
“That’s not fair, Hort,” you whispered, tears pricking at your eyes. “You know it’s more than that.”
“Then why don’t you want to tell anyone? Why are you ashamed of me?” His words cut through you like a blade, sharp and painful.
“I’m not ashamed,” you choked out. “I’m scared.”
He shook his head, his expression hardening. “Fine. If you’re too scared to be with me out in the open, maybe we shouldn’t be together at all.”
And just like that, he walked away, leaving you alone with your guilt and your fear.
For weeks, things were cold between you two. Hort avoided you in the halls, and when your eyes met during lunch, he’d look away, as if the sight of you pained him. You tried to bury yourself in your studies, but nothing could distract you from the ache in your chest.
Tedros noticed something was off but didn’t pry. Beatrix, always nosy, gave you concerned looks, while Sophie and Agatha were too caught up in their own drama to notice. But you missed Hort—his sarcastic comments, his ridiculous smirk, the way he could make you laugh even on the worst days.
You couldn’t take it anymore. You had to fix things.
One night, when the moon was high in the sky, you found Hort sitting by the lake near the School for Evil, staring at the reflection of the castle in the water. He didn’t look up when you approached.
“Hort,” you said softly, stepping closer. He remained silent.
You took a deep breath, your heart pounding in your chest. “I’m sorry,” you whispered. “I’ve been so focused on what I’m afraid of that I forgot what matters most.”
He glanced up at you, his expression guarded but hopeful. “And what’s that?”
“You,” you said, kneeling beside him. “I love you, Hort. And I don’t want to lose you.”
His eyes softened, the hurt still there but fading. “Then why are we hiding?”
“I was scared of what my family would think. Of what the others would say,” you admitted, your voice trembling. “But I realized that none of that matters. If I lose you because of my fear, then I’ve already lost everything.”
Hort looked at you for a long moment, then sighed, the tension in his shoulders easing. “So, what now?”
You reached out and took his hand, squeezing it tightly. “We go public. Together.”
The next morning, you and Hort stood just outside the dining hall, your heart pounding as you laced your fingers together. You could already hear the chatter of students inside, oblivious to the storm about to hit.
“Ready?” Hort asked, his voice steady despite the uncertainty in his eyes.
You nodded, taking a deep breath. “Ready.”
With that, you pushed open the doors, stepping into the bustling dining hall hand in hand. At first, no one noticed—students were too caught up in their conversations and breakfast. But then, the whispers started, spreading like wildfire across the room.
Beatrix was the first to react, her mouth dropping open in shock. “What—?”
Agatha and Sophie exchanged a look, their eyes wide with surprise. Anadil, Dot, and Hester, who had been sitting together, stared in disbelief, Hester’s brow furrowed in confusion while Dot’s eyes lit up with curiosity.
But the most intense reaction came from Tedros. He stood up so fast that his chair clattered to the floor, his blue eyes blazing as he stormed over to you.
“What is this?” he demanded, his gaze shifting between you and Hort. “You’re with him?”
You swallowed, standing your ground. “Yes, I am.”
Tedros stared at you, as if struggling to process your words. “But he’s a Never.”
“I know,” you said, lifting your chin. “And I love him.”
The dining hall went silent, all eyes on you and Hort. Tedros looked torn between anger and confusion, but after a moment, he let out a frustrated sigh and ran a hand through his hair. “Fine,” he muttered, though he clearly wasn’t thrilled. “Just…don’t expect me to like it.”
Hort smirked, giving Tedros a mock salute. “Wouldn’t dream of it, mate.”
Agatha nudged Sophie, who was still staring in disbelief. “Looks like love really is unpredictable,” she whispered, earning a glare from Sophie.
You turned to Hort, squeezing his hand as relief washed over you. The hardest part was over, and now, you were free to be together—no more hiding, no more secrets.
And as you and Hort sat down, hand in hand, you realized that nothing else mattered as long as you had each other.
