Every Rose Has Its Thorns

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Celestial Sleeper
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Let's make something beautiful together, shall we?

Welcome to my humble request thread! It's been quite some time since I've made one of these, so I apologize in advance if it's a bit of a mess. I'll be updating it periodically with new material and more series, so if you don't see anything you like right now, make sure to come back every once in a while! Or better yet, shoot me a PM with some of your ideas, and we can discuss them together.

For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, hello! I'm a writer/uni student/wannabe animator who spends more time than I probably should coming up with stories and characters for RPs, as well as my own personal amusement. I've been writing for as long as I can remember, but I've only been a part of the online roleplaying scene for the past ten years or so. I had to take a break for about a year to get my academics back on track, but I couldn't stay away for long. I just really like telling stories, and having someone else to write with is always a lot of fun.

In terms of genre, I've dabbled in a lot of different things over the years. Pretty much all of my favorite plots have some sort of romantic twist to them; I'm a total sucker for cute and adorable stuff. Absolutely love it. I've never turned down the opportunity to write a sweet scene where both characters cuddle to watch their favorite shows, cook together, or just talk about their day. Of course, not everything is sweetness and light. I can definitely appreciate stories with darker, more mature themes if they're handled properly.

What I want from you

More than anything else, I want to be able to meet fellow writers who feel just as strongly about the stories and characters we create as I do. For me, writing is a hobby, yes, but it's also a work of love and care. Many of the characters I've listed below are special favorites of mine, so as much as I would love to see them get snatched up quickly, I don't want you to pick a character that you don't like.

While I'd consider myself a pretty literate writer, you needn't worry if your grammar or spelling isn't totally perfect. English can be pretty confusing, even for those who learned it as their first language. I'm an English major for goodness' sakes, and even I make mistakes more often than I'd like to admit. With that said, I do appreciate good grammar and proper spelling, and we'll have a much better time together if I'm confident that we understand each other.

I'm the sort of writer who loves detailed descriptions of things, from the surrounding environment to the character's inner world. I have a really hard time finding the motivation to write when my partner constantly gives me one-liners, or a single sparse paragraph that doesn't provoke an interesting character interaction or move the story forward in any significant way. While I'm not going to demand that you write me a novel, the more good material you provide me with, the more I'm able to give back to you!

Finally, please respect my hard limits. I'm sure this won't be a problem, and for the most part, I'm very open-minded about other people's fetishes/kinks. There are only a small handful of things that genuinely disgust or disturb me enough to say 'No' to them outright, so kindly avoid those topics and everything will be fine!

What you can expect from me

I'm currently finishing off two bachelor's degrees in university, so I totally understand if work/life makes posting a little slow at times. I typically aim for a response at least once a week if not more, but that does sometimes fluctuate depending on my schedule and I'm (usually) good at letting everyone I write with know when I'll be unavailable. If it feels like it's been a little while since I've responded last, definitely give me a poke. I won't mind! Likewise, if life is giving you a hard time and you're not finding the time or the energy to write for the time being, let me know and I'll be happy to wait until your muse returns. We're all here to relax and enjoy ourselves, and the last thing I want to do is make you feel stressed if you haven't replied in a few days.

I'll admit that I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my writing, so it takes me a little longer to feel truly satisfied with what I've made. I try to get a good quality post done at least a couple times each week, although depending on how much free time I have on my hands, I might be able to reply more frequently. If it does end up taking a little extra time, I may just be having a difficult time getting into the proper frame of mind to write a certain character. If it's someone I really like, I tend to immerse myself into them as much as possible so as to get as close as possible to their unique 'voice' in my writing.

While I'm of the opinion that quality is more important than quantity, my absolute minimum in terms of post length is 300 words. I won't go lower than that as a personal rule, because I want to make sure there's enough material for you to work with. I'll usually write more though, especially if I'm feeling inspired.


Romance

Slice of life

Adventure

Fantasy

Comedy


Historical

Mystery (I'm just not the greatest at writing a genuinely engaging mystery story).

Dystopian / Post-apocalyptic

Anything to do with celebrities or real life people. I don't mean to discourage anyone who does enjoy those kinds of stories, I just personally find it a bit creepy.

Kinks & Things

If you're curious about the sorts of things I like when the story takes a turn in that direction, you can check out my shiny new f-list HERE, although some explanations for certain items might be in order right away.​

On that note, confession time: I really, really like playing against strong, dominant characters. That's not to say that I pick weak or passive characters myself–in fact, I avoid those like the plague–but I have a special fondness for pairings where one character is clearly in control, perhaps even forcing the submissive partner to accept their place at the dom's feet. In the past, I've written a lot of dominant roles, but my muse for that sort of thing is notoriously fickle and I'm mostly burned out on it, so I would really appreciate a break if that's okay. I'm not into that sort of role in real life and it takes longer for me to get into the proper mood to write those characters. I can write a good dom, but given the choice, I'd much rather play the submissive party; it matches my real-life preferences, and as a result my muse is a lot stronger. That results in more frequent posts for you, so everyone wins! Hopefully.

As a general guide, the more ero-centric my stories become, the more they tend to dip into stronger BDSM themes. This can include anything from gentle and playful dom/sub relationships, to extremely rough treatment and humiliation. Now, if you're uncomfortable with that (or if it's just not your cup of tea to begin with), don't fret! I have plenty of plots that don't involve hardcore stuff. With that said, if you are interested in accompanying me on a kinky journey into the world of fiction, I'd be more than happy to have you. If the things from the list below excite or intrigue you, we might very well be a match!

Physical restraints (ropes, chains, etc.) There's just something about being partially or completely tied down that I absolutely love. It tells the dominant "I trust you" without anyone having to use any words, which is super sweet.

Obedience training. While I can appreciate playing against a sadistic character who inflicts punishment for no apparent reason, having a firm-yet-fair dominant is just as fun, and probably more conducive to a genuine romantic relationship if that's what you want. Especially if our characters begin as strangers, I like to see a 'training period' where the sub is 'broken in' and slowly accustomed to his/her new role through the administration of various rewards (or some very tasty punishments). Over time, a strong bond of trust and intimacy develops between the dominant and their submissive partner, as they begin to anticipate each others' needs and respond accordingly. Of course, this may not happen quickly or easily, especially in more erotic plots where, I'll admit, it can be fun to play against a character who's fairly demanding or hard to please.

Orgasm control/denial. This goes along with the whole 'trust' aspect of the relationship, ceding near-total control of one's body to the other person as an act of commitment (and affection).

On the darker side of things, I do tend to enjoy humiliation/verbal abuse played out between characters, however, I want to make clear that in no way am I ignoring the effects of abuse in real life, nor will I tolerate toxic behavior; it's disgusting and needs to stop. With that said, I am confident everyone here is capable of distinguishing between fantasy and reality, even if they don't resonate with this particular kink.

While I do like to discuss individual limits with my partners, you'll be happy to know that I have relatively few hard limits myself. Excessive gore and watersports/scat play are probably the biggest turn-offs, but if you're unsure if I'd be okay with something, feel free to ask! In the vast majority of cases, I'll be completely fine with whatever you're planning anyway.

Fandoms & Characters (with some original plots to be added later)

Now that all that's out of the way, here's the part you most likely came here for in the first place. Thanks bunches if you actually took the time to read everything up to this point and didn't just scroll down.

Instead of throwing out a bunch of pairings, I thought it might be better to simply tell you the characters/series I'm most interested in at the moment. If any of them catch your eye, feel free to send me a PM with any ideas you might have. I'm very flexible on most of them, and unless specified otherwise, I can play pretty much any canon character (of either gender) that you'd like, or an OC if you would prefer. As long as there's good chemistry between them, everything else should work itself out just fine. If you have an idea for a pairing/plot that isn't on the list, feel free to ask about it!

Finally, here's a list of characters I've been craving lately, although they certainly aren't the only characters I might be interested in. If the character's name is in bold, I have some plots prepared just in case anyone picks them up (although I'll be sure to talk about plot/pairing ideas with you before we decide on anything final).

Drakengard 3

Cent *** (I would play Two. They're absolutely adorable together.)

Fairy Tail

Brandish µ*****

Flare Corona***

League of Legends

Akali***

Evelynn**** (K/DA variant please; while still assumedly a dominant sadist, at least this version doesn't seem likely to kill thousands of people for sustenance).

Sejuani****

Syndra***

Love Live!

Zaizen Tokiko*** (A bit of an odd pick, I'll admit, but I do have some ideas that might be fun).

Monster Girl Island

Mako*****

Eris****

Faranne***

One Piece

Boa Hancock****

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Shiori Takatsuki***** (I would play Juri Arisugawa for this pairing. I don't have much hope that anyone will take me up on it, considering that the series itself is fairly old, but hey, I can at least try, right?)

RWBY

Lie Ren ** (I would play Nora)

Cinder Fall *** (Definitely one of the darker plots on this list, probably not for those disturbed by stories involving emotional manipulation, twisted affection, and physical pain. On the bright side, if you like playing sadistic characters, I'll let you do pretty much anything you want to mine. Currently I have her paired up with Emerald Sustrai, but I'm open to other possibilities.)

Also I would very much like for someone to play opposite Ilia Amitola. Any female OC or canon character will do, I just want her to be happy.

Street Fighter

Juri Han****

Rainbow Mika****

Vega***

Other Series/Fandoms

Ah! My Goddess

Akame ga Kill! / AGK Zero

Avatar: The Last Airbender / Legend of Korra

Code Geass

D. Gray-Man

Deadman Wonderland

Food Wars

Fruits Basket

Monster Musume

My Hero Academia

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Soul Eater / Soul Eater NOT

Vampire Knight

If any of these other series strikes your fancy, give me a holler. I don't have any ideas for them currently, but I'd definitely be open to trying something if you have an interesting concept of your own.

And that's all for now! Thanks for taking the time out of your day (or evening, as it may be) to read all this. I hope that I'll be able to meet some more of you, but until then, happy writing!
 
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