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  1. Public Bookmark 59

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    Floriography: An Illustrated Guide is the first book William takes from the shelf. It’s relatively thin, but the detailed etchings inside prove to be helpful when William flips past the pages. It’s difficult, at first, to narrow down the possible candidates from William’s reference of a single petal, but he manages to bring it down to five, then three, then two, then one.

    Anemone is the name neatly inscribed in cursive at the top of the page. William’s fingers brush across the letters as he reads the information on the page—natural habitat, flowering conditions, range of colors, meaning—

    William’s fingers still.

    Anemones symbolize a forsaken love.

    William reads the line, then reads it again. For good measure, he reads it a third time.

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    or, William gets hanahaki

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  2. Public Bookmark 36

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    He heard the shot, and closed his eyes.
    He felt pain, but not as horrible as he had expected.

    He thought about his family, about Corteo, about Nero.
    Then, darkness.

     

    So, when he regained consciousness, he was utterly confused.

     

    *** ⚠⚠ NOT ABANDONED

    (we're already in the middle of 2025, but I still intend to finish this story as soon as I can)

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  3. Public Bookmark 21

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    Can be read without watching the series. But you should watch it ❤
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    "Can I help you?" The tattoo artist's voice was smooth and low, like velvet.

    "Uh," Nero said impressively. The other man stared at him and when Nero still didn't seem to find his voice, the artist smirked a little ruefully and chuckled.

    "Fine, come in. I don't usually take walk ins, but if you're that nervous, I doubt you'd come back," he said with amusement.

    "Er, I'm not here for a tattoo," Nero said, scratching his chin. The artist stopped retrieving his tools and looked at Nero curiously. 

    "Chickening out already?"

    Nero scowled sharply. "I'm not chickening out at all. I didn't come in here for a tattoo."

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  4. Public Bookmark 37

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    New York City, 1960.

    At the height of the Cold War, an impoverished youth named Dio Brando beats the odds to become one of the world’s highest rated chess players. His competition is the wealthy and aristocratic Jonathan Joestar, his opposite in many ways. Their rivalry spurs them to new heights, despite rumours of Dio’s addictions and Jonathan’s failed marriage. Through the years they grow closer—and their relationship turns to something else entirely.

    Now with beautiful art by Julia/ne0ntetra!! And two beautiful cover pieces!

    [Chess AU inspired by The Queen's Gambit and Twitter]

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    30 May 2022

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    A century spent alone at the bottom of the ocean is a long time, even for a creature like Dio. It’s a lucky thing that Jonathan keeps him company.

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