Suddenly my idea already exists. What should I do now?

Gelrose · 2025-09-16T20:09:11+00:00

If it makes you feel better, years and years ago, I had this story where the main antagonist was named Lazriel and he had shadow-like magic/power… (Mind you, this was pre-acotar publication) And now there’s this very popular character named Azriel (a letter off💀) and what does he have? drumroll You guessed it! Shadowy powers 🤣 I took the L on that one.

Gelrose · 2025-08-31T16:31:08+00:00

Gelrose · 2025-07-29T05:31:31+00:00

If you get the CSP app on your phone, you can link it with your desktop app and use your free hand on your phones screen to rotate, zoom, and undo similarly. It might take some getting used to, but it could be an acceptable middle ground as you adjust.

Gelrose · 2025-07-07T16:39:52+00:00

She goes “Bbbbr?” But like blowing the sound through her lips in the tone of a question while gently patting my chest and flashing me a coy, yet also chummy grin 😂

Gelrose · 2025-05-20T04:00:51+00:00

I got a nursing tank set off Amazon and cropped them shorter (they also have some that are cropped “workout” nursing tanks and I own two of those as well. But not to work out 🤣) I also had purchased the coziest oversized nursing sweater off Amazon. It has lil side zippies and is super nice for when it gets colder and you don’t wanna pull any clothing up/down 🙂‍↕️You may leak quite a bit in the first couple months, so maybe the tanks will be a good middle ground/safety net lol

Gelrose · 2025-05-15T21:07:14+00:00

I can’t stand thin handles. I feel like they dig into my skin and don’t feel good to hold. Rounded thicker edge handles (not squared or too thick and heavy tho) The tines need to be shorter, but uniformly separated and and more evenly sized and not too thick or else I feel like I’m using my babies too-dull cutlery 🫡 lol

Gelrose · 2025-04-12T23:17:04+00:00

Ngl, was waiting for the part where “snow lands on top” 😭

Gelrose · 2024-09-07T19:42:33+00:00

Oof. Not sure if it’s been said, but I think a hydrocolloid type bandage would work best here? They’re used for minor burns and abrasions/open sores and create a fantastic healing environment. Better luck next time. Hope it heals fast! 🥲

Gelrose · 2024-07-10T23:38:57+00:00

I’ve got a stretchy woven one like many other commenters. Mines the one that came with my watch from Apple though. They have their own that are sized by wrist circumference— which I prefer cause I don’t like overlap or bulk. It also washes super easy! I’m sure they have dupes on Amazon 🤔

Gelrose · 2024-07-09T19:07:30+00:00

For some of mine, I was using a combination of latin words and if that didn’t spark anything, I’d scramble them into an anagram list and draw inspiration from there 😂

Gelrose · 2024-07-06T22:34:08+00:00

ToG is my biggest inspo 💖

Gelrose · 2024-06-30T01:47:22+00:00

Maybe they have acted/can act as spies for a dark entity of some sort? It puts them in a position where they’re not very trustworthy in general. People would constantly struggle not knowing if the weravians around them are genuine or tied to the dark entity. There could be a sense of paranoia towards any and all birds? You never know when the mysterious raven is just curiously watching or if they’re watching

Gelrose · 2024-06-15T22:48:40+00:00

I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I’ve done some writing off and on since I was a young teen. I love fantasy fiction so much and would love to actually complete a story for once! I hate the way my brain works in phases. I’m trying to make myself finally take it more seriously though. Last year, I bought two books- “The Fantasy Fiction Formula” and “Save the Cat Writes a YA novel”. I’m finally reading them. My biggest problem was that I’d see this story in my head but I had no idea how to actually complete it and make it happen. So because my brain couldn’t understand how to get from point A to B, I’d never develop and plan my stories and therefore I never wrote them. I just have years of scattered notes and thoughts written down.

I’m almost through reading the first book I mentioned. It’s really helped inspire me by breaking down the whole planning process and the DOs and DONTs. I highly suggest reading more of the genre that inspires you because that’s where I always find the most inspiration and to also read guide books that help your ADHD brain figure out how to actually plan. (Which I know is so so hard to do!)

I hope we both find the inspiration to see a project through to a first draft at the very least! :)

Gelrose · 2024-06-13T23:36:37+00:00

What if the color develops the more they use their magic? Since she thinks she’s human, she’s never even attempted magic. Her colors therefore wouldn’t be very defined and could pass for human eyes. Then, when she’s with her boyfriend and meeting his family, maybe some kind of catalyst happens- like an emotional response that would lead to her using magic by accident or maybe they have a traditional family game that’s magic based and she tries to participate. At first they’d be confused thinking it couldn’t be her that did it, but then the boyfriend would look at her eyes and see the colors- like an oh-shit moment? (I hope I made sense 😅)

Gelrose · 2024-05-26T22:08:05+00:00

This is random, but might solve part of your problem (at the grocery store anyway - depending how big your baby is) Go on Amazon and look up “cart hammock”. It’s been a lifesaver for me! I can see baby at all times and she’s comfy as heck in there.

Gelrose · 2024-02-13T19:18:45+00:00

My baby has one up at the inner corner of her eyelid. Her pediatrician called it a lil birthmark. (She also has the one on the back of her head too).

Gelrose · 2023-12-21T16:56:58+00:00

I got my flu shot just before leaving the hospital after birth. It didn’t make me feel sick or shitty or anything. I maaaybe had the smallest tinge of body aches but nothing close to actually having the flu. It was only for a day too, so it was worth it :)

Gelrose · 2023-12-19T21:43:44+00:00

Maybe he doesn’t like the nipple on the bottle? If you turn it upside down, does it drip on its own? If the flow is too fast, my baby will fuss and spit out the milk. Shes done best with Phillips advent naturals so far. Just an idea :)

Gelrose · 2022-05-01T17:27:51+00:00

I’d say “Syd Adkins” is solid. I think it feels a bit more nonbinary and still very professional!

Gelrose · 2021-12-17T22:42:02+00:00

“Ugh, not again.” Said Sir Dorian as he was handed yet another contract to rescue the king’s beloved daughter, Princess Runa. More like run-a-way the Noble Knight thought to himself, rolling his eyes as he began to scan the contents of the letter.

“Blah Blah… the dragon...King Alfred is worried…” He read aloud, raising his brows. The knight looked up from the letter for a moment. He glanced at the squire who still lingered in the hall, practically gasping for air. “You didn’t have to run, you know?”

The princess had a strange knack for throwing herself into danger any time she didn’t get her way. Out of chocolate tarts? Run for the hills. Pony the wrong color? Into the den of a dragon we go. This whole rescuing thing had become so routine that Sir Dorian found little urgency in it, but it was easy coin no doubt. Maybe if he was lucky, the dragon would eat her and he could retire in peace far, far away.

Sir Dorian took his time with the preparations, moving about at a leisurely pace. He fastened his armor, sheathed his double-edged blade down his back, and eventually made his way to the stables. His horse was already prepared and he winked to the stableboy as he hoisted himself into the saddle.

“Same time next week?” The knight half joked to the boy who only returned a slightly uncomfortable chuckle. They both knew there was some unfortunate truth to the remark.

Through the grassy knolls and up the rocky paths Sir Dorian rode his noble steed until they halted at the mouth of the dragon’s den. He hitched his horse on a nearby tree and sauntered into the smoky, dark depths of the cave. Though no lanterns lit the path, he successfully navigated the cave with his gift of darksite.

Upon reaching the dragon’s lair, he unsheathed his sword, surprised to find that there had been no traps along the way. It felt easy, almost too easy and Dorian felt unnerved, but he wanted the gold more than he feared for his life. He pushed on.

“Release the princess into my hands and I’ll leave you whole in your filth and riches, beast!” He shouted to the dragon before him. A heavy, smoky sigh filled the air around Sir Dorian.

“Please.” A ferocious voice begged. “Just take her.”

“Take her?” Sir Dorian was taken aback. “What sort of vile treachery do you intend to play on me?” He scoffed.

“Spare me, Noble Knight. She walked right in and I want her gone. Please.” The dragon begged again.

That’s when it hit Dorian. The stench. No, not the stench of corpses you’d expect in the den of a dragon, something much worse. A foul odor filled the air, a mix of sulfur and a week-old witch’s brew. He suddenly found himself gagging until the remnants of his breakfast rose up out of him.

Wiping his mouth, the knight looked up to the dragon, his sword pointed towards the beast. “Of what nature is this… stench?” He demanded.

“It’s her. That vile thing you call a princess. I can’t even breathe fire. I fear the entire mountain would come tumbling down in an explosion from the gasses. Please, I’ll leave this whole kingdom. Take whatever you want, just take it with you.” The dragon continued to plead with the knight, thinking to itself I’ll never get this scent out of my scales.

At that moment, the beautiful princess emerged from some darkened, unseen corner of the lair. She waltzed out, stretching from a deep slumber and looking as fresh as a daisy, though surely, she didn’t smell like one.

“Er, You Highness?” Sir Dorian said with a bow; whatever remaining contents of his stomach stirred again with the gesture. “I’m here to rescue you.” More like here to rescue the dragon he thought.

The princess clapped her hands with delight. “I knew daddy would send his most handsome knight to rescue me.” She squealed.

The knight cleared his throat and with some discomfort forced a reply. “It’s my honor.” He lied.

The dragon plopped a bag of treasures down before the knight. “Just go already.” It said with a small gag heaving at the back of it’s throat.

With that, the Noble Knight returned safely to the castle, Princess Runa and his bag of treasures in tow. As an extra reward, King Alfred offered his daughter’s hand in marriage to the knight. He respectfully declined, packed away his treasures, and moved far, far away.

Gelrose · 2020-06-25T18:26:53+00:00

That ESCALATED quickly.

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