Previous
Next
logo logo
logo logo
  • Discover Art
    • Trending
    • Most Recent
    • Most Faves
    • Most Views
    • Curated Galleries
  • Drawing Challenges
    • See All Challenges
  • Drawing Prompts
  • Artists
    • Most Popular
    • Most Recent
    • Available For Hire
    • Artist Spotlight
  • More
    • Marketplace
    • Art Discussions
    • Resources
    • News + Blog
Login
Most Recent
Select an option
  • Most Relevant
  • Most Faves
  • Most Views
  • Most Comments
  • Most Recent
SEARCH RESULTS FOR

reading

BeastGurl1989 BeastGurl1989
Enlarge
Wolfe

Oh God! I have been reading too many manwhas! My brain has been infected! >.< My baby boy!

  • 11
  • 1
  • 0
Norman Malfatto Norman Malfatto
Enlarge
Day 1 - Gren Legings

DAY ONE OF INTENSIVE ART TRAINING! Okay, back up, calm down... So! A little background. I am going into INTENSIVE ART TRAINING because I'm not the best at drawing humans. I want to get better so I can draw people, characters, and find my style. There will be 50 days, and this is day one. This drawing came from an old sketchbook from middle school. I won't post the original drawing (it's...less than ideal...), but you can see this redraw of the character. Thanks for reading this!

  • 19
  • 7
  • 5
thesteve andrew thesteve andrew
Enlarge
HACK ZACK TECH helped me regain faith in the cryptocurrency industry

HACK ZACK TECH helped me regain faith in the cryptocurrency industry Like many, I was drawn to the potential of Bitcoin as a lucrative investment. With excitement and high hopes for my financial future, I invested $52,000 in Bitcoin. The prospects seemed endless, and for a while, everything appeared to be on track. I watched as my investment grew, and I felt secure in the belief that this decision would pay off handsomely in the long run. But then, disaster struck. A security breach, a misplaced transfer, and an unexpected technical failure led to the loss of my entire Bitcoin investment. I was devastated. In an instant, the $52,000 I had worked so hard to accumulate was gone. I was paralyzed by shock and regret. What felt like a promising venture had turned into a nightmare. The weight of the loss was crushing, and I couldn’t fathom how I would recover from it. For weeks, I was in a state of disbelief. I tried contacting various recovery services, but each attempt ended in disappointment or frustration. It seemed like no one could help, and my hope for recovering my investment began to dwindle. The thought that I would never see my $52,000 again was overwhelming, and I was left wondering if my financial future was lost forever. I came onto HACK ZACK TECH at that point. I was dubious at first. I've been disappointed previously, and scammers abound in the cryptocurrency recovery industry. But after learning about HACK ZACK TECH track record and reading good reviews, I made the decision to give them a try. They appeared to be my final hope, and I had nothing left to lose. The road to recovery was not easy, and there were times when I felt anxious about the outcome. However, HACK ZACK TECH team was always responsive and diligent. They applied their deep knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency recovery strategies, and I could see that they were determined to help me every step of the way. Then, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting, I received the news I had been praying for: my $52,000 in Bitcoin had been successfully recovered. The relief I felt was indescribable. What seemed like an impossible situation had been turned around, and thanks to HACK ZACK TECH, I had my investment back. This was a truly transforming event. I moved from a state of hopelessness and financial ruin to one of recuperation. In addition to returning my $52,000, HACK ZACK TECH helped me regain faith in the cryptocurrency industry. Their passion, professionalism, and knowledge were genuinely transformative. They turned my disaster into a success story, and I am forever grateful for their role in restoring my investment. Thanks to them, I now feel empowered to continue my journey in the world of cryptocurrency without the constant fear of loss."My sincere gratitude. Whatsapp : +4,4,7,4,9,4,6,2,9,5,1,0 Email : support@hackzacktechrecovery.com Website: https://hackzacktechrecovery.com/

  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
makeoli makeoli
Enlarge
WhatsApp(+371 204 33160)Buy GOETHE B1 and TELC B1 Certificates In Germany,Buy B2 GOETHE GERMAN LANGUAGE ZERTIFIKATE,GET TELC B1 Certificates

Looking to advance your career or meet personal goals with a recognized certificate Degree or Diplomas? We can help you obtain a legitimate degree or diploma from accredited institutions conveniently and confidentially. Many colleges now offer flexible online programs, allowing you to complete exams remotely—even without attending physical classes. While we won’t name specific institutions, we can guide you through the process smoothly. How to Pass the DTZ or Telc B1 Deutsch Master the DTZ and Telc B1 German Language Exam with Tips, Question Formats, and Scoring Details for Listening(Hören), Reading(Lesen), Writing(Schreiben), and Speaking(Sprechen) Sections  Whether you need a certificate for career advancement, visa applications, or personal fulfillment, we provide a hassle-free solution and no stressful exams required. Contact us today to make your academic aspirations a reality!  Are you looking for experts who can provide you with a registered Goethe a1, a2, b1, b2, c1, c2 without an exam?  Contact us for more information  WhatsApp (+371 204 33160) Telegram @Frink001  Email. goethehelpcenter@gmail.com buy TELC certificates b2 Registered TELC b2 certificates India Buy original TestDaF, TELC B2 Without exam TELC b1 certificate Austria WITHOUT Exam. Purchase valid TELC certificates Deutsch Pass without Exam, TELC certificate English Purchase Genuine TELC certificate b2 Austria, Switzerland Pass DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3 Deutsch Certifications Online. DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3 German Certificates For Sale Buy DSH-2 level (67%), for graduates, German universities. Buy Goethe-Zertifikat A1, Deutsch 1 for basic language skills. Buy TELC Deutsch C1 Hochschule Exams. WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) Buy Telc b1 German language zertifikat without test in UAE, apply b2 goethe certificates b2 TELC b2 certificates Dubai WhatsApp(+371 204 33160)We Offer Valid b2 Goethe Certificate Without Exams A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2 For German Buy b1 language TELC certificates b2 TELC b2 certificates India Buy original TestDaF, TELC B2 Without exam TELC b1 certificate Austria WITHOUT Exam  WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) Buy a Goethe certificate c1, c2 online without an exam, then you are at the right place. Buy German Language Certificates can make all of this possible, as our colleagues at the Goethe-Institut work all over the world. We do provide only original certificates with online verification possibilities. You are guaranteed at 100% doing this with us, as the certificate you obtain is 100% legal and accepted anywhere without any doubt. JGET THE REQUIRED SCORES IN IELTS,TOEFL, PTE, GMAT, GRE, NEBOSH, SAT,ESOL, TOIEC, OET, ACT, GED, #USMLE, PSAT, LSAT, CELBAN, FCE, CAE,CPE, BEC, FLE, TESOL,WITHOUT EXAM// We sell high quality and original diplomas, school certificates, degrees, masters, doctorates TOEIC / TOEFL & IELTS - ORDER AUTHENTIC 100% REGISTERED IELTS,TOEFL,DIPLOMAS, VISAS,PASSPORTS. Looking to advance your career or meet personal goals with a recognized certificate Degree or Diplomas? We can help you obtain a legitimate degree or diploma from accredited institutions conveniently and confidentially. Many colleges now offer flexible online programs, allowing you to complete exams remotely—even without attending physical classes. While we won’t name specific institutions, we can guide you through the process smoothly. How to Pass the DTZ or Telc B1 Deutsch Master the DTZ and Telc B1 German Language Exam with Tips, Question Formats, and Scoring Details for Listening(Hören), Reading(Lesen), Writing(Schreiben), and Speaking(Sprechen) Sections  Whether you need a certificate for career advancement, visa applications, or personal fulfillment, we provide a hassle-free solution and no stressful exams required. Contact us today to make your academic aspirations a reality!  Are you looking for experts who can provide you with a registered Goethe a1, a2, b1, b2, c1, c2 without an exam?  Contact us for more information  WhatsApp (+371 204 33160) Telegram @Frink001  Email. goethehelpcenter@gmail.com buy TELC certificates b2 Registered TELC b2 certificates India Buy original TestDaF, TELC B2 Without exam TELC b1 certificate Austria WITHOUT Exam. Purchase valid TELC certificates Deutsch Pass without Exam, TELC certificate English Purchase Genuine TELC certificate b2 Austria, Switzerland Pass DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3 Deutsch Certifications Online. DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3 German Certificates For Sale Buy DSH-2 level (67%), for graduates, German universities. Buy Goethe-Zertifikat A1, Deutsch 1 for basic language skills. Buy TELC Deutsch C1 Hochschule Exams. WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) Buy Telc b1 German language zertifikat without test in UAE, apply b2 goethe certificates b2 TELC b2 certificates Dubai WhatsApp(+371 204 33160)We Offer Valid b2 Goethe Certificate Without Exams A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2 For German Buy b1 language TELC certificates b2 TELC b2 certificates India Buy original TestDaF, TELC B2 Without exam TELC b1 certificate Austria WITHOUT Exam  WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) WhatsApp(+371 204 33160) Buy a Goethe certificate c1, c2 online without an exam, then you are at the right place. Buy German Language Certificates can make all of this possible, as our colleagues at the Goethe-Institut work all over the world. We do provide only original certificates with online verification possibilities. You are guaranteed at 100% doing this with us, as the certificate you obtain is 100% legal and accepted anywhere without any doubt. JGET THE REQUIRED SCORES IN IELTS,TOEFL, PTE, GMAT, GRE, NEBOSH, SAT,ESOL, TOIEC, OET, ACT, GED, #USMLE, PSAT, LSAT, CELBAN, FCE, CAE,CPE, BEC, FLE, TESOL,WITHOUT EXAM// We sell high quality and original diplomas, school certificates, degrees, masters, doctorates TOEIC / TOEFL & IELTS - ORDER AUTHENTIC 100% REGISTERED IELTS,TOEFL,DIPLOMAS, VISAS,PASSPORTS. WhatsApp (+371 204 33160) Telegram @Frink001 Email. goethehelpcenter@gmail.com    

  • 5
  • 0
  • 2
francis bryan francis bryan
Enlarge
HACK ZACK TECH was a lifesaver for me, and I can’t recommend them enough

HACK ZACK TECH was a lifesaver for me, and I can’t recommend them enough As a U.S. citizen living in Ohio, I never imagined I would become a victim of a scam that would cost me $70,000. It all started innocently enough when I was introduced to derivatives trading through a friend. The allure of quick profits and financial freedom was enticing, and before I knew it, I was drawn into a world that promised high returns. Unfortunately, what I encountered was a well-constructed scheme designed to take my money . At first , everything seemed legitimate . I created an account on a derivatives trading options site that appeared professional and trustworthy. I started trading small amounts and, for a while, enjoyed some success. Encouraged by early gains, I became more ambitious and began investing larger sums. It wasn't long before my account grew to a staggering $70,000.Then, disaster struck. The site, which had seemed so reputable, suddenly froze my account without warning. I reached out to customer support, only to receive vague responses and delays. As days turned into weeks, I realized I had fallen victim to a scam. My heart sank, and despair set in. I felt utterly lost, not knowing where to turn or how to recover my hard-earned money.Just when I thought all hope was lost, a friend of mine who works in investment banking reached out. He had heard my story and suggested I connect with a firm called HACK ZACK TECH RECOVERY. Skeptical yet desperate, I decided to reach out. The team was professional and compassionate, and they immediately began guiding me through the recovery process.What amazed me was how quickly they got to work. Within just a month, I was shocked to find out that they had successfully recovered my funds. The experience was nothing short of a miracle. They provided me with updates throughout the process and were always available to answer my questions, alleviating some of my anxiety.If you’re reading this and you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, please don’t lose hope. My experience taught me that there are solutions out there. Scams can feel overwhelming, but recovery is possible with the right support. HACK ZACK TECH RECOVERY was a lifesaver for me, and I can’t recommend them enough.I urge anyone who has been a victim of a scam to take action. Reach out, seek help, and remember that you are not alone. Recovery may take time, but with perseverance and the right team by your side, you can reclaim what was lost. Your financial future can still be bright. Whatsapp : +4,4,7,4,9,4,6,2,9,5,1,0 Email : support@hackzacktechrecovery.com Website: https://hackzacktechrecovery.com/

  • 7
  • 0
  • 0
Ilona Ilona
Enlarge
COMMENT ON I NEED A HACKER TO RECOVERY MONEY FROM BINARY TRADING. CONTACT WINTECH SECURITY.

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to WINTECH SECURITY for helping me recover my lost cryptocurrency. After I mistakenly transferred my funds to the wrong wallet and couldn’t access them for weeks, I thought all was lost. I reached out to WINTECH SECURITY after reading about their success with crypto recovery, and from the moment I contacted them, they were nothing short of professional and reassuring. Their team walked me through every step of the process, explaining what had happened and how they could recover my assets. The communication was clear, and I felt supported throughout the entire process. They were transparent about the challenges involved, but they were determined to find a solution. In just a few days, they were able to successfully recover my funds. I never expected to see my assets again, but thanks to WINTECH SECURITY, I’m back on track. I highly recommend their services to anyone who’s faced with a similar situation. If you need help recovering lost crypto, you can trust them to get the job done. Gmail: Swintech2@ gmail. com. Whatsapp: 1 (448) 238-0817.

  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
Ilona Ilona
Enlarge
HOW TO HIRE A HACKER TO RECOVER STOLEN CRYPTO, CONTACT A CRYPTO RECOVERY EXPERT WINTECH SECURITY.

I cannot express enough how grateful I am to WINTECH SECURITY for helping me recover my lost cryptocurrency. After I mistakenly transferred my funds to the wrong wallet and couldn’t access them for weeks, I thought all was lost. I reached out to WINTECH SECURITY after reading about their success with crypto recovery, and from the moment I contacted them, they were nothing short of professional and reassuring. Their team walked me through every step of the process, explaining what had happened and how they could recover my assets. The communication was clear, and I felt supported throughout the entire process. They were transparent about the challenges involved, but they were determined to find a solution. In just a few days, they were able to successfully recover my funds. I never expected to see my assets again, but thanks to WINTECH SECURITY, I’m back on track. I highly recommend their services to anyone who’s faced with a similar situation. If you need help recovering lost crypto, you can trust them to get the job done. Gmail: Swintech2@ gmail. com. Whatsapp: 1 (448) 238-0817.

  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
Spearmint Chalk Spearmint Chalk
Enlarge
Bad news, everybody (if you dont think about it)

Zoidberg: Everyone! Quick! I was reading about this man RFK Jr. who says that we have to stop all modern medical practices immediately. He says they're poisonous.... Amy: RFK Jr. was an unqualified political grifter who died in disgrace from preventable illnesses over a thousand years ago. All of his theories were discredited even while he was still alive. You'd have to be a complete moron to take him seriously. Leela: God, Dr. Zoidberg. Aren't you even a little ashamed at being such an idiot? Fry: Yeah, Zoidberg. Even I knew that. How embarrassing for you.

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Riley Kane Riley Kane
Enlarge
Line art for page 2

Teaser for the color version coming soon! This is a continuation of the first page of this story, which I posted here: https://www.doodleaddicts.com/uploads/71900/first-page/ I hope you all enjoy reading it! These are a lot of fun to make : )

  • 39
  • 2
  • 0
Amanda Harris Amanda Harris Plus Member
Enlarge
Spreading

Macro photography.

  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
Bleu Hope Bleu Hope Plus Member
Enlarge
“If A Scholar Lives In The House, The House Looks Scholarly”, May 2025.
1/2

A line taken from the current book I’m digesting… Finally reading the My Neighbor Totoro book my girlfriend got me for my birthday. Slowly getting through but enjoying it immensely!

  • 69
  • 2
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
Patron Saint of Woodpeckers and Hangovers.

Patron Saint of Woodpeckers and Hangovers. And possibly headaches. I think I remember reading that woodpeckers probably all have headaches, even with their tongues and flexible skulls. I have a headache. #patronSaint

  • 182
  • 5
  • 3
Joselo Rocha Joselo Rocha
Enlarge
Why only Happy new year ?

A cheerful sun rises over a blue horizon with colorful rays spreading outwards, accompanied by the text "happy new day!" in playful lettering. a vibrant and optimistic piece of art.

  • 174
  • 6
  • 0
Marina Marina
Enlarge
After Zero: Riddler x OC

Cover for my fanfic i writing for "Batman: Zero Year" comic. After Zero: https://archiveofourown.org/works/63498001 "I bloom, a flower fair and bright, A needed thing, for two, a light. In hearts' soft garden, breezes play, I grow in strength with each new day." The Riddler nodded patiently, his eyes half-lidded in boredom. Amber devoted almost all her energy to keep reciting this stupid rhyme that she had composed and practiced until she turned pale from exhaustion. The remaining part of her energy was spent on NOT clutching her jacket. "But then, a worm, with wicked bite. Gnawed at my grain and dimmed my light. A spreading blight, a change so foul. Cursed my existence, took its toll. My two companions, caught in strife. Began to gnaw and hurt their life. Absorbing poison, bit by bit. They both grew sick, they couldn't quit." "…" “Who am I?" The Riddler lazily raised his eyes to the sky and just as slowly raised his hands. "Love!" His voice was full of theatrical reverence. He didn’t even pretended that the riddle made him ponder over it. "To be more precise — twisted love. Am I right?"

  • 118
  • 2
  • 2
Riley Kane Riley Kane
Enlarge
snoring general

I was kinda bored when I drew this, so it came out in the art work. Incidentally, this guy looks a bit like a character in the nameless city series of graphic novels, which I finished reading recently. The first book is rather heavy handed, but the last two are much better by comparison.

  • 81
  • 4
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
Joseph Cornell (1903–1972)

Joseph Cornell (1903–1972) Cornell worked nights at the kitchen table, sorting and assembling materials for his boxes. It was not easy going. Some nights he felt too fatigued from his day job to concentrate on his art and would sit up reading instead, switching on the oven for warmth. In the mornings, his quarrelsome mother would scold him about the mess he’d left at the kitchen table; without a proper workroom, Cornell was forced to store his growing collection of magazine clippings and dime-store baubles out in the garage. In 1940 Cornell finally mustered the courage to quit his job and pursue his art full-time—and even then his habits changed little. He still worked nights at the kitchen table, while his mother and brother slept upstairs. In the late morning he would head downtown for breakfast at his local Bickford’s restaurant, often satisfying his sweet tooth with a Danish or a slice of pie (and lovingly cataloging these indulgences in his diary). - From Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey #dailyrituals #inktober #JosephCornell @masoncurrey

  • 209
  • 12
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope (1815–1882) "All those I think who have lived as literary men,—working daily as literary labourers,—will agree with me that three hours a day will produce as much as a man ought to write. ... "I always began my task by reading the work of the day before, an operation which would take me half an hour, and which consisted chiefly in weighing with my ear the sound of the words and phrases.… This division of time allowed me to produce over ten pages of an ordinary novel volume a day, and if kept up through ten months, would have given as its results three novels of three volumes each in the year..." From Daily rituals by Mason Currey #dailyrituals #inktober #anthonyTrollope @masoncurrey

  • 388
  • 3
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (Part 2) The plan worked, up to a point. After following the course several times in a row, he found it necessary to go through just one course in a year, and then one every few years. But the virtue of order—“Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time”—appears to have eluded his grasp. Franklin was not naturally inclined to keep his papers and other possessions organized, and he found the effort so vexing that he almost quit in frustration. This timetable was formulated before Franklin adopted a favorite habit of his later years—his daily “air bath.” At the time, baths in cold water were considered a tonic, but Franklin believed the cold was too much of a shock to the system. He wrote in a letter: I have found it much more agreeable to my constitution to bathe in another element, I mean cold air. With this view I rise early almost every morning, and sit in my chamber without any clothes whatever, half an hour or an hour, according to the season, either reading or writing. This practice is not in the least painful, but on the contrary, agreeable; and if I return to bed afterwards, before I dress myself, as sometimes happens, I make a supplement to my night’s rest, of one or two hours of the most pleasing sleep that can be imagined. From Daily rituals by Mason Currey #daulyrituals #inktober #benjaminfranklin @masoncurrey

  • 288
  • 5
  • 0
Paul Mennea Paul Mennea
Enlarge
Wordless reading

Wordless reading - sketch

  • 166
  • 2
  • 3
Paul Mennea Paul Mennea
Enlarge
Reading the news

Reading the news - pastel sketches to study color combination

  • 299
  • 1
  • 0
Charlie Haggard Charlie Haggard
Enlarge
Reading Tree

  • 289
  • 0
  • 0
KangZF KangZF
Enlarge
My first post here!

This one take some time, I am still trying to figure out how to not make the art "messy" but adding some thicker line did help with it! Thanks for reading this :D

  • 39
  • 7
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
r is for reading

nyc subway.

  • 431
  • 2
  • 1
Zazueta Meraz Jose Carlos Zazueta Meraz Jose Carlos
Enlarge
U.f.o. abduction

Locked in a room...being abducted; reading the news.

  • 46
  • 1
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
Reading

Just started, but it's funny and fun and I hope that Germany was called Flurp at some point. I am reading Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz.

  • 214
  • 4
  • 0
Sabina Hahn Sabina Hahn
Enlarge
reading

It's a perfect day to read a book written by your friend. My friends book right now is "Projections" by S. Porter. Her book is so good! It is dark and fascinating and so well researched. I am really enjoying it. https://www.instagram.com/p/C4QrZoSO96u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

  • 451
  • 4
  • 2
Gabriel  Relich Gabriel Relich
Enlarge
Aliens Respond to the Arecibo Message

It may be a surprise, but I am only now reading 1st book on UFOs ( I have been mostly interested in aliens as fiction or in ttRPGs). I just learned about the Arecibo Message. Frank Drake sent a message of 1679 bits to his fellow UFO friends and said that this was a mathematical message he wanted to send to the aliens. While not all cultures share language, we all share math. To test if it was decode-able, he asked them to figure out what it meant with no other context. They failed. So he sent it to more UFO friends. They failed, too. So he put it in a decoder magazine and got exactly one correct answer from an electrician. 1679 is the product of two semi-prime numbers, which should get you to realize it’s a 23 *73 picture. Bu needless to say if the interpretation rate was that low amongst earthlings, the hopes for alien communication seemed dim. Especially since the message will take 25K years to arrive. But we do have C’therax and Friends’ take above – admittedly the DNA double helix (blue) does look like a butterflyish thing.

  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
WaterproofFade-Proof WaterproofFade-Proof
Enlarge
Auren Portrait

Luminary Festival - Auren Farkis (Digital Portrait I did as a colour study) Crisp reverberating strings danced through the evening. Notes twisted and echoed up through the emerald, velvet tiers of Ridgedow Gardens. Dusk’s veil had long since darkened to a diamond-encrusted black, and Clarglow was alive with activity. Footpaths were choked with revellers that formed a river of light that coursed and pulsed through the park. Will-o-whisp spots of light also glowed among the neatly trimmed hedgerows and statues. Their magic-addled voices rose up, joining in with the music of the Luminary Festival. A young man, no more than a quarter of a century old, glowed brightest of all. A soft orange radiated from his eyes, and his veins pulsed a brilliant red. He was dripping in gold and gems. Over an outfit that somehow managed to be heavily layered and revealing at the same time, he wore a sheer cape, which was heavily embroidered with blood-red crystals that refracted his own light around him in dazzling, concentrated rays. It was such a dangerous colour of magic, but his expression was soft and dreamy. Excited laughter rose up as a clustered group shot metallic confetti skyward. Gold flake drifted down and settled into his silver hair, cheeks, and shoulders. No doubt he would discover the remnants of this festival in his home weeks from now. He increased his pace, stepping off the cobbled path to overtake the group, when one of their number split from the group. The coils of her dark hair were so saturated with gold that she looked like she belonged on a pedestal next to the other statues. She intercepted him, matching his pace. She snaked a long, slender arm around his waist and pulled him closer. She pressed her lips against his neck, leaving a wake of golden kisses up to his earlobe, where she leaned closer to whisper. — “Aurie, Luv, I know that look. Don’t tell me you’re headed home. The eve has only just begun. “ Her glowing eyes Locked with Auren’s, her grip tightening, slowing the both of them to a stop, causing a temporary blockage in the flow of people. “Overdid myself Mel.. you’ll have to –” –” Come with us to the reflecting pool.” She cooed, meeting his lips in an off-center kiss, smearing his inky wine lipstick. Momentarily, he allowed himself to relax. He considered saying yes. His heart pounding, he dipped his friend backwards gracefully, resenting that he had to leave. An itch in his left arm reminded his fuzzy brain that he was in danger. Gasping softly, he gently lifted Mella upright and spun her out towards her friends, who were growing impatient. He couldn’t make out their faces in the fuzz of the evening. “I can’t, I’m sorry Mel! We’ll talk later.” Before she could protest, he danced, spinning forward in a brilliant display of speed that ended in a stumble as he met a set of steep steps that coiled sharply upwards out of the park and onto the pink brick streets overlooking Ridgedow Gardens. The glazed windows facing the street were empty and blank… their occupants elsewhere, enjoying the festival. The empty buildings were like faces, judging him for his lack of zeal. Auren wound his way through streets and side streets, his pace increasing as he grew more and more alone. Finally, he was climbing a set of steps to his own front door. Smirking at the sight of it he reached down into the front of the bodice that held together the layers of his outfit pulling free a loop of keys that were on a long chain looped around his neck. Aligning it to the keyhole he struggled with the lock, cursing softly under his breath as it initially failed to cooperate with him. In the quiet black of his foyer, he latched the door behind him and stumbled forward, tearing at the ribbon that held the gleaming cape that draped from his bare shoulders. He let it drop on a black lacquered table. He reached up to unclasp an elaborate choker and tore his single, crimson glove down from his elbow. He pressed a gilded fingernail against a band of red ink encroached upon by a spreading corruption. Marginally extending beyond the band were sinews of mismatched muscle and skin; even his hair had begun to glow red. Pulse rising, he wrenched his rings from his fingers, casting them into the ever-darkening room. Precious jewellery piled under him until only the dimmest glow from his own veins remained.. Slumping onto the steps, he tightened his grip on his arm and twisted it ninety degrees. A sharp click of crystal against porcelain met his ears. The room was enveloped in black as his final stone slid away from his arm, rendering the prosthesis inert. He slid to his side, the sounds of the party below overtaken by his own gasping breaths, panic refusing to subside alongside his magic.

  • 282
  • 2
  • 0
Ginger Ginger
Enlarge
Drawtober23 Day 19 Raven

Meet Edgar Allen Pinfeather. He's a raven that enjoys solitude, rollerskating, reading (especially comic books), his laptop,and long nights

  • 191
  • 4
  • 0
Lora Sager Lora Sager Plus Member
Enlarge
Snacking and reading

The afterlife can get boring sometimes so a good book can help pass the time.

  • 264
  • 2
  • 1
 
Next »

Doodle Addicts

Navigate
  • Discover Art
  • Drawing Challenges
  • Weekly Drawing Prompts
  • Artist Directory
  • Art Marketplace
  • Resources
Other
  • News + Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Newsletter
© 2026 Doodle Addicts™ — All Rights Reserved Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy / Community Guidelines
Add Doodle Addicts to your home screen to not miss an update!
Add to Home Screen