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Shameless Plug (mainly for all the newbies) - look, I won't do it often, but it is a good reminder: 
          
          I have a bookstagram AND a youtube.  
          
          IG: https://www.instagram.com/paperstarrswrites/ 
          YT: https://www.youtube.com/@PaperStarrs27 
          
          If you feel so inclined to take a look, then so be it. I will say, my YT will be getting my booksta stuff, so if you don’t have IG and want to see what I’ve reading in the form of reels and long form content, then give it a look. I also post kpop unboxings and kpop related content as well, so there’s something for everyone. And I’m thinking about adding my journaling content to my YT as well.

October Schedule:  
          
          M - Crescent 
          T - Flicker 
          W - Brave New World 
          T - Stardust 
          F-S - Rewind  
          
          Welcome to October, my friends! New stories, another daily posting spree, and the celebration of my favorite holiday, Halloween. Baby, we are SO back for a full schedule! And it feels good! I really needed two light months to bring you these new stories and give people the change to find some of my stories that aren’t my popular ones.  
          
          Look forward to my new stories! They’re a lot of fun!  
          
          And yes, you read that right: another daily posting spree! From the 25th to the 31st, expect EVERY story to be daily posted. I did knock Deja Vu to next month – I truly don’t know what I am planning for S2. S3, I know exactly what I want... S2... no idea. I need to think about it for the month. BBBBBUUUUTTTT I brought back Stardust! Stardust is officially back!  
          
          There’s one more daily posting spree of the year, so look forward to that.  
          
          One last thing: this month is very special because I am hitting publish on my original novel. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you’ll be getting chapters. This won’t be involved in the daily posting spree at the end of the month, but as my story involves the occults (vampires, wizards, werewolves, daemons and the like), it’s *perfect* timing! If you want to read what I’m good at, then go right ahead. I’m a little bit nervous, I won’t lie, but I want you guys to see what I write when I’m not writing fanfic. So if you like a vampire mystery/thriller with lgbt+ characters (mlm and wlw main characters), then Rewind is for you.

Here's something authors don't talk about often and that's wrist, hand, and finger pain. Ow. It's not a fun experience. I've been dealing with middle finger pain all day. I'm pushing through because I have two chapters left to write before October starts... 
          
          Just a PSA: Do take breaks. Take as many breaks as you want, whether it is with a physical keyboard or using your phone. It can cause physical harm to your joints for long periods of typing, which isn't fun to deal with in the long run. Take care of those joints and bones. 
          
          Not just for writers, but for gamers too. Take breaks.

Oh shit. I'm 5 away from 500 followers. Uh, hello?!

Oh, here comes the influx of AIB notifications. No surprise there, but it is nice to see.

Alice in Borderland talk *SPOILER FREE*:
          
          Holy shit. I went in knowing that there was a possibility that I wouldn't enjoy it as much without my faves, obviously. However, I absolutely loved it. It was fun watching Usagi and Arisu playing the games - the train game, zombie game, and the last game were my favorites from this season.
          
          Also I LOVED Rei. Oh my God. She was just... she's adorable and awesome. I will not tolerate Rei slander. 
          
          I don't know what it really was about this season but I honestly thought it was great. It was a great addition to the already established story - but it still felt like its own thing, y'know. Connected to the original story, but also had that unique element. 
          
          I will say, I did start crying towards the end, not out of sadness, but out of joy. The ending. Omg. 
          
          I do have one gripe, but it's ultimately a spoiler, so... won't say it right away.
          
          Now onto something a few of you might be wondering: "Elyse, is Sora or Ren coming back?" 
          
          Ren... no. 
          
          Sora... you'll have to wait until October to find out. ;)

Somebody tell me no, okay? I’ll explain.
          
          I… made the mistake of looking up Tate Langdon fics. And now my brain is like “ooohhhh… remember when you had plans to write AHS fics?” Look, I’m an OG American Horror Stories fan, even if I haven’t seen past Freak Show. 
          
          I don’t need to rewatch/watch AHS. I don’t. I don’t need to think of OCs either. But… my brain won’t shut up. And I know if I ask for a “no”, I am going to get a yes because that’s how my readers are every time I say “tell me no.”
          
          Tell. Me. No. Please. 

I am almost done with my October chapters. I only need four more chapters.

So I did a little bit of digging because AiB3 has been extremely tight-lipped about what is to come for S3. With it being so close to the release, literally in less than 48 hours now, I've been looking for rumors, and minor spoilers. 
          
          Here are the rumors I've found. I'll spare you the spoilers 'cause not everyone likes 'em, and you know any spoilers, don't say them. Please be respectful to others (and to me): 
          
          -S3 will only be 6 episodes instead of 8 like in previous seasons, but the episodes will be longer. Think between 55 to 70 minutes long.
          
          -There might be cameos. 
          
          -An's screentime might be more limited than we think. 
          
          -Banda is more evil in this season, and personally, I can't wait. 
          
          There are a couple other things, but I consider those more spoilers than rumors. Who's excited for AIB3?

I HATE the Orange Bastard and Mr. Anti-Vaxx and this entire group of old white men running the fucking United States into the fucking ground....... SOOOOOOOO much. 
          
          Tylenol. 
          
          That's what causes autism, huh? Tylenol - y'know the only medication that is recommended for pregnant people to take because it's the safest option for a fever or headache.  
          
          Bitch, please! Donate your brains to science whenever you two croak 'cause I think we'd learn A LOT about what is wrong with them. Autism is *genetic*. It's not vaccines. It's not fucking Tylenol. I cannot with these men - just because you don't have the fucking brain power to understand autism doesn't mean it's caused by something. Again, autism is genetic. It's in the development of the brain. 
          
          I... can't wait to see how the anti-vaxxers explain this one to me. As someone whose mom couldn't even take Tylenol because it didn't work on her... it certainly wasn't meds the made me autistic. Wasn't my mom's age either. I hate everything about this. I really need those two to croak soon 'cause I don't think we have any other options. Take Mr. Eyeliner too.