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a shadow · 1mo
Was it a perfectly splendid day today?
a shadow · 1mo
Stuck within a loop, in stifling silence, with loneliness buried in your bones. How do you think you'll cope, as the gravity of your soul wanders restlessly? Waiting, forgetting, haunting. Would you also take others along with you?
perhaps, i am not dani. but i do not think that i would want my gravity to drag others in the pit of my loneliness as well. my soul would wander, but i will continue on to exist just as i was living before. mind filled with curiosity observing the world and seasons just as it changes and adapting to the change. finding answers from those who have started to inhabit the living space. i can fade quietly, i will take this deep seated stifling silence of loneliness with me without having to hurt others as much as i can.
a shadow · 1mo
Do you have a favorite character in The Haunting of Bly Manor?
a shadow · 2mo
From now on, you can only ever drink yogurt for the rest of your life. (This is not a question. I'm cursing you.)
a shadow · 2mo
What would be your choice of weapon during a zombie apocalypse?
a shadow · 2mo
yeah yeah, indigestion? totally worth it, thank you very much. maybe it karma for diving too deep into those ancient tales. and yes, i am aware all about the whole ‘word of mouth’ legacy thing—where each ghost has their own PR team across continents. nothing like a chilling bedtime story to keep kids from exploring dark alleys, right? next time, you can warn me about the real dangers—like that questionable street food since you know BETTER than me.
a shadow · 2mo
this fc really suits you, i think it should become a thing.
a shadow · 2mo
now, that i have resurrected myself. if you could have dinner with any author (living or dead), who would it be, and what would you want to ask? i will drop another story later.
a shadow · 2mo
aha, I see. so you are a fan of mystery tours and side quests? love that for you. but be warned: stepping into my world isn’t just a 'change of scenery'—it’s a whole new game. and and as for the price, well, make sure you have got more than pocket change if you want a taste of my assistance. this is not a charity after all.
it is what makes life worth living somehow. to discover that there will be always be a new discovery to unravel. that is exactly where my playing field lies. now that have you mentioned it, it is making me curious than ever. and here you are charging me for a library that you do not even own. such a scammer. truly.
a shadow · 2mo
I am a legend considering that I had you wandering around in mental circles trying to sound profound. But don’t worry; I’m sure your "malfunctioning brain cells" are doing their best to keep up till now.
You are welcome to visit, it is tucked away by the sea in a forgotten corner of the land that birthed its owner and the child that resided there with him. You would find it beneath an old guesthouse, once owned by an old man who understood that books were meant to be both a retreat and a voyage.
But visiting it—just the basement alone—is a venture meant for those with time to spare. And about the universe’s pranks? It is true: there are mysteries out there that mock us, eluding us just as we think we are getting close.
If you’re still chasing answers, I’ll hand over that book myself, though I suspect the library will have the final say on whether those answers finds me or not.
whatever floats your boat, i guess. you are having the time of your life aren’t you? i will make sure to visit the area in my spare time. i could use some escape rather than being in this gloomy city anyway. not that i mind, a change of scenery in the meantime would not hurt. i think that it is true. there is a reason why concept of things being hidden in plain sight exists, you know? oh, so you are finally stepping out of the shadows. maybe i will be able to help you into seeking them or not. that is for a fair price though. my services are not free.
a shadow · 2mo
Aha, I knew all too well that you'd be drawn into it! Fortunately, being the head librarian also means having a seat at the Council. I shall see what I can do, perhaps we'll make better sense of it with your knowledge and experience. Though... Are you, by any chance, claustrophobic? I certainly hope not.
you know i have been asking if i could borrow some for some… activities. this the perks of having my dear friend placed in prominent positions, i get to have connections work on my side. kidding. well, i certainly am not claustrophobic i have been to multiple unlikely places myself much to my dismay.
a shadow · 2mo
I had two sandwiches that are enough to keep me wide awake. Moving onto the “La Llorona” which I forgot to question you on. If you had to explain the purpose of such stories, how would you describe their role in preserving cultural or moral lessons? Do you think that the possibility of some tales, despite their frightening aspects, may simply be spun for protective purposes?
did you really get an indigestion? well deserved. i did say that earlier as the elders did spun these tales for the children to wander around at night as most do believe that people are much more frightening than the supernatural. but in terms of their importance, i do think they are one of the contributors of the oldest way of preserving culture or history is still working up to this day. which is the word of month. despite evolving into multiple versions. they are one also being contributors in a way that could clearly give a distinctive colour or identity to certain cultures serving as an example like how multiple countries have their own versions of the “white lady.” the “la llorona,” “pontiak,” and so forth. how some could be a remnants of history as to why there is still some reports of “japanese soldiers”, “the spanish riding horses”, or “beheaded priests” in the philippines as a clearly being rooted from its former occupants. how the mountains and lakes of the west are producing big monsters such as the “bigfoot” or the “moth man.” you know what i mean.