What’s it like to fall?, Uriel asks, eyes concerned but wary. She’s the first one to ask and the memory hits Lucifer like a brick to the gut. The darkness of the space, the blinding light of flashing stars, the cold wind that whips around his ears-
It’s like being born all over again, Lucifer laughs and locks the rest behind his teeth.What’s it like to fall?, Azrael asks next and his voice is curious, as if he’s walking over a frozen lake waiting for the ice to break. Lucifer looks at him and wishes some of his naivety back again, the wide eyes, blowing open, the curious hitch of his voice, God on your tongue –
It’s like losing one of your limbs, Lucifer finally whispers but he’s not sure Azrael even heard it.What’s it like to fall?, Gabriel asks when they meet, eyes determined but calm like deep rivers. His presence is as soothing as it always was and when Lucifer closes his eyes he’s almost sure he can hear the voices of his brother’s and sister’s in heaven.
It’s like a mouthful of apologies, Lucifer murmurs and loses himself to the memory just a tad longer.What’s it like to fall?, Raphael asks with a sharp grin and his lips twisted in a haunting way. Something ugly coils inside Lucifer and he remembers Michael’s touch on his shoulder, throwing him out, the pain on his chest, the taste of blood on his tongue –
It’s like losing all hope, Lucifer snorts and ignores the sour taste in his mouth.What’s it like to fall?, Metatron asks, voice full of fear. Lucifer wonders, for a brief second, if God is still with them, peeking over the edged shoulders of his children, waiting for the betrayal to set in again. He feels suddenly incredible tired.
It’s like becoming a monster, Lucifer answers and flinches from the burning phantom pain on his shoulders.What’s it like to fall?, Michael asks with fire behind his eyes and his lips pressed into a thin line. Lucifer watches his brother, shoulders square and muscles tensed from clenching his hands too tight. He remembers the his wings catching fire and the reek of burned flesh in his nose, his skin in shreds on his back –
It’s like dying, Lucifer chokes and ignores the pain in his brother’s eyes.– the story of Lucifer | r.m
Tag: writing reference
· ✧ * NATIVE STEREOTYPES * ✧ ·
natives have little to no representation in the media and some of you never met a native in real life, so you don’t understand what we’re going through or what we’re like. many people see us as mascots, indian princesses, or magical indians. which is problematic, because we’re human beings. which is why i decided to create this guide to educate everyone on harmful stereotypes and on how to write a native character. i hope this guide is helpful! a like/reblog is always appreciated.
Useful Writing Websites
I compiled most of the writing websites I’ve mentioned on my blog into one post. I find a lot of these sites useful, so hopefully they can help you out!
Imagination Prompt Generator: This give you a one-sentence writing prompt that will help you come up with ideas. I think it also allows you to set a ten minute timer for each prompt.
Wridea: I really like this site because you can write down simple ideas that you can organize later and put into a bigger project. You can share these ideas or the site will help you randomly match ideas. It’s great for brainstorming and building a fully formed outline.
List of Unusual Words — Here’s a site you can browse through that gives you a list of unusual words for every letting in the alphabet. If you’re looking to switch up your vocab, or looking to develop a way a character speaks, this is a good reference.
Picometer — Here’s a writing progress meter that can be embedded on your site or blog. There’s also the Writertopia meter that shows word count/current mood.
Cut Up Machine: This website takes whatever words you typed or pasted into the box and rearranges your sentences. It’s not practical for writing a novel, but it might help with poetry OR coming up with ideas. Experiment with it and see what you can come up with.
Orion’s Arm: This is a great website to use if you want to research worldbuilding or if you have science questions. There are tons of resources you can use.
Word Frequency Counter: If you’re finding that you’re using the same words over and over again, this website should help. You’ll be able to count the frequency usage of each word in your text. This should help you switch up the words you’re using and understand where the problem might be.
Phrase Frequency Counter: This is same site explained above, but it counts the phrases you’re using.
My Writing Nook: This allows you to write or jot down ideas wherever you are. You don’t need to have your laptop in order to access it, so it might help you during this time. You can write as long as you have your phone.
Writer: The Internet Typewriter – This site lets you write, save, share, and/or convert your writing online. I tried it out and it’s pretty cool. It saves for you and is a great way to brainstorm or plan out some ideas.
The Forge – The Forge is a fantasy, creature, spell, and location name generator. It’s awesome.
One Word: This site gives you one word to write about for 60 seconds. This should help you get started with your own writing and will work as a writing prompt to get you warmed up. It’s a great way to get yourself motivated.
Confusing Words: On this site you can search through confusing words that often stump many writers. It’s not a huge reference, but it should help you with some writing/grammar issues.
Cliché Finder: This site allows you to enter parts of your writing and it will search for clichés. If you find that you’re using the same phrases over and over again, this will help a lot. I haven’t messed around with it too much, but it looks useful.
Hand Written Fonts: If you’re looking for great hand written fonts, this is a great reference. All of them are pretty awesome.
Tip of My Tongue — you know when you’re trying to think of a specific word, but you just can’t remember what it is? This site will help you narrow down your thoughts and find that word you’ve been looking for. It can be extremely frustrating when you have to stop writing because you get a stuck on a word, so this should help cut that down.
-Kris Noel
Advanced English Vocabulary
jubilant (adj.) – extremely joyful, happy (The crowd was jubilant when the firefighter carried the woman from the flaming building.)
knell (n.) – the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death (Echoing throughout our village, the funeral knell made the grey day even more grim.)
lithe (adj.) – graceful, flexible, supple (Although the dancers were all outstanding, Joanna’s control of her lithe body was particularly impressive.)
lurid (adj.) – ghastly, sensational (Barry’s story, in which he described a character torturing his neighbour’s tortoise, was judged too lurid to be published on the English Library’s website.)
maverick (n.) – an independent, nonconformist person (John is a real maverick and always does things his own way.)
maxim (n.) – a common saying expressing a principle of conduct (Ms. Stone’s etiquette maxims are both entertaining and instructional.)
meticulous (adj.) – extremely careful with details (The ornate needlework in the bride’s gown was a product of meticulous handiwork.)
modicum (n.) – a small amount of something (Refusing to display even a modicum of sensitivity, Magda announced her boss’s affair to the entire office.)
morose (adj.) – gloomy or sullen (David’s morose nature made him very unpleasant to talk to.)
myriad (adj.) – consisting of a very great number (It was difficult to decide what to do on Saturday night because the city presented us with myriad possibilities for fun.)
nadir (n.) – the lowest point of something (My day was boring, but the nadir came when my new car was stolen.)
nominal (adj.) – trifling, insignificant (Because he was moving the following week and needed to get rid of his furniture more than he needed money, Kim sold everything for anominal price.)
novice (n.) – a beginner, someone without training or experience (Because we were allnovices at archery, our instructor decided to begin with the basics
nuance (n.) – a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression (The nuances of the poem were not obvious to the casual reader, but the teacher was able to point them out.)
oblivious (adj.) – lacking consciousness or awareness of something (Oblivious to the burning smell emanating from the kitchen, my father did not notice that the rolls in the oven were burned until much too late.)
obsequious (adj.) – excessively compliant or submissive (Donald acted like Susan’s servant, obeying her every request in an obsequious manner.)
obtuse (adj.) – lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect (Political opponents warned that the prime minister’s obtuse approach to foreign policy would embroil the nation in mindless war.)
panacea (n.) – a remedy for all ills or difficulties (Doctors wish there was a single panacea for every disease, but sadly there is not.)
parody (n.) – a satirical imitation (A hush fell over the classroom when the teacher returned to find Magdalena acting out a parody of his teaching style.)
penchant (n.) – a tendency, partiality, preference (Fiona’s dinner parties quickly became monotonous on account of her penchant for Indian dishes.)
perusal (n.) – a careful examination, review (The actor agreed to accept the role after a three-month perusal of the movie script.)
plethora (n.) – an abundance, excess (The wedding banquet included a plethora of oysters piled almost three feet high.)
predilection (n.) – a preference or inclination for something (James has a predilection for eating toad in the whole with tomato ketchup.)
quaint (adj.) – charmingly old-fashioned (Mary was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Romania.)
rash (adj.) – hasty, incautious (It’s best to think things over calmly and thoroughly, rather than make rash decisions.)
refurbish (v.) – to restore, clean up (After being refurbished the old Triumph motorcycle commanded the handsome price of $6000.)
repudiate (v.) – to reject, refuse to accept (Tom made a strong case for an extension of his curfew, but his mother repudiated it with a few biting words.)
rife (adj.) – abundant (Surprisingly, the teacher’s writing was rife with spelling errors.)
salient (adj.) – significant, conspicuous (One of the salient differences between Alison and Helen is that Alison is a couple of kilos heavier.)
serendipity (n.) – luck, finding good things without looking for them (In an amazing bit of serendipity, penniless Mark found a $50 bill on the back seat of the bus.)
staid (adj.) – sedate, serious, self-restrained (The staid butler never changed his expression no matter what happened.)
superfluous (adj.) – exceeding what is necessary (Samantha had already won the campaign so her constant flattery of others was superfluous.)
sycophant (n.) – one who flatters for self-gain (Some see the people in the cabinet as the Prime Minister’s closest advisors, but others see them as sycophants.)
taciturn (adj.) – not inclined to talk (Though Magda never seems to stop talking, her brother is quite taciturn.)
truculent (adj.) – ready to fight, cruel (This club doesn’t really attract the dangerous types, so why was that bouncer being so truculent?)
umbrage (n.) – resentment, offence (He called me a lily-livered coward, and I took umbrage at the insult.)
venerable (adj.) – deserving of respect because of age or achievement (The venerable High Court judge had made several key rulings in landmark cases throughout the years.)
vex (v.) – to confuse or annoy (My boyfriend vexes me by pinching my bottom for hours on end.)
vociferous (adj.) – loud, boisterous (I’m tired of his vociferous whining so I’m breaking up with him.)
wanton (adj.) – undisciplined, lewd, lustful (Joanna’s wanton demeanor often made the frat guys next door very excited.)
zenith (n.) – the highest point, culminating point (I was too nice to tell Emily that she had reached the absolute zenith of her career with that one top 10 hit of hers.)
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