New look at the Joker/Lex fusion
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scans_dailySomeone on Twitter said "We are witnessing levels of yaoi never conceived before" and yeah that seems apt.
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[ SECRET POST #6868 ]
Oct. 25th, 2025 02:53 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6868 ⌋
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The Shore (2021)
Oct. 25th, 2025 11:58 ampauraqueIn this Lovecraftian horror game you play as a man who's been shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and separated from his daughter. While searching for her, he discovers evidence that many other people have been lured here before him and have been enticed to do the bidding of eldritch horrors. So when a mysterious voice in his head promises to help him find his daughter if he just does it a couple of quick favors, well... what could possibly go wrong!
Full disclosure: I was not able to finish this game because it gave me motion sickness. This does happen to me occasionally with first-person games, but usually only when there's flying or swimming, so I did not expect it in a game where you're just walking around. I played about half of it and watched a Let's Play for the rest.
The game certainly looks great, especially when you get out of the real world and into the eldritch realm. It's like if Cthulhu's interior decorator were H.R. Giger. Unfortunately, I found it was mostly style over substance.
( cut for length )
The Shore is on Steam for $11.99 USD, but GOG currently has it on sale for $3.49 USD. There's a VR edition too but I don't have the gear for that.
Full disclosure: I was not able to finish this game because it gave me motion sickness. This does happen to me occasionally with first-person games, but usually only when there's flying or swimming, so I did not expect it in a game where you're just walking around. I played about half of it and watched a Let's Play for the rest.
The game certainly looks great, especially when you get out of the real world and into the eldritch realm. It's like if Cthulhu's interior decorator were H.R. Giger. Unfortunately, I found it was mostly style over substance.
( cut for length )
The Shore is on Steam for $11.99 USD, but GOG currently has it on sale for $3.49 USD. There's a VR edition too but I don't have the gear for that.
Books - October 2025
Oct. 25th, 2025 03:36 pmsmallhobbitThe library refit has been done and looks maybe a bit better. But, they still need to replace the windows and get the new book racks put in, so it will be shut again next month, but fortunately only for a week this time.
In the meantime, this month I've read 7 books, so I'm up to 67 books for the year and should easily reach my 75 books goal.
Feast for the Ravens by Sarah Hawkswood
The next in the Bradecote and Catchpoll series. I bought this new as I was keen to read it, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Set in September 1145 in the Wyre Forest in Worcestershire, there's a dead body to identify and investigate and a fascinating plot, all of which give a distinct sense of both time and place.
Green for Danger by Christianna Brand
Shedunnit's book for October and one I happened to already have on my TBR shelf. My second Brand in three months and sufficient to make me decide not to read any more. I generally like war time setting, especially when written at the time (this was written in 1944) but the story felt implausible to me.
Seven Clues in Search of a Crime by Bruce Graeme
I'm not sure why I bought this book (second hand), clearly it had been recommended by someone. Although published in 1941 to me it read like a more modern novel, but written as a historical story. However the story is set in 1938 (there's mention of the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth which was launched that year), so maybe Graeme was feeling nostalgic for a more peaceful time when he wrote the book. I quite enjoyed the story, which involves the main character working out what is happening and why, but won't be actively hunting out further books in the series.
As If By Magic: Locked Room Mysteries and Other Miraculous Crimes edited by Martin Edwards
I bought this book of short stories to read on holiday. Sadly I didn't enjoy the majority - but then I'm not a fan of locked room mysteries, and I think I've read sufficient by now to be able to work out what happened since most rely on one of three explanations.
Maigret and the Ghost by Georges Simenon
I also read this on holiday and enjoyed the story. Set in Paris it has the usual Maigret selection of suspects and the solid police work which reveal the perpetrator. I continue to enjoy the Maigret stories, as I always have the sense of being present in the location when reading them.
Green Hands by Barbara Whitton
A reprint by the Imperial War Museum, this was written in 1943 and tells the story of three land girls and their year working on farms. Although not autobiographical, it's based on the author's own experiences and really does give a good sense of what life was like. For anyone interested in the period, I would recommend this book.
The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Cherry-Garrard was one of those who was on Robert Scott's attempt to reach the South Pole, although he was in one of the support parties and therefore didn't get to the Pole - and consequently survived to write about it. A couple of people recommended the book and said how good it was, so I decided to try it. I read the first half last year and then the second half over the last few months this year. It's a long book, and hard going. In the end I was disappointed. Yes, it was very hard going and the men involved suffered, but they had chosen to go. There was an Edwardian arrogance which led to mistakes being made. The book was published in 1922 and very clearly reflects the attitudes behind British imperialism.
In the meantime, this month I've read 7 books, so I'm up to 67 books for the year and should easily reach my 75 books goal.
Feast for the Ravens by Sarah Hawkswood
The next in the Bradecote and Catchpoll series. I bought this new as I was keen to read it, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Set in September 1145 in the Wyre Forest in Worcestershire, there's a dead body to identify and investigate and a fascinating plot, all of which give a distinct sense of both time and place.
Green for Danger by Christianna Brand
Shedunnit's book for October and one I happened to already have on my TBR shelf. My second Brand in three months and sufficient to make me decide not to read any more. I generally like war time setting, especially when written at the time (this was written in 1944) but the story felt implausible to me.
Seven Clues in Search of a Crime by Bruce Graeme
I'm not sure why I bought this book (second hand), clearly it had been recommended by someone. Although published in 1941 to me it read like a more modern novel, but written as a historical story. However the story is set in 1938 (there's mention of the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth which was launched that year), so maybe Graeme was feeling nostalgic for a more peaceful time when he wrote the book. I quite enjoyed the story, which involves the main character working out what is happening and why, but won't be actively hunting out further books in the series.
As If By Magic: Locked Room Mysteries and Other Miraculous Crimes edited by Martin Edwards
I bought this book of short stories to read on holiday. Sadly I didn't enjoy the majority - but then I'm not a fan of locked room mysteries, and I think I've read sufficient by now to be able to work out what happened since most rely on one of three explanations.
Maigret and the Ghost by Georges Simenon
I also read this on holiday and enjoyed the story. Set in Paris it has the usual Maigret selection of suspects and the solid police work which reveal the perpetrator. I continue to enjoy the Maigret stories, as I always have the sense of being present in the location when reading them.
Green Hands by Barbara Whitton
A reprint by the Imperial War Museum, this was written in 1943 and tells the story of three land girls and their year working on farms. Although not autobiographical, it's based on the author's own experiences and really does give a good sense of what life was like. For anyone interested in the period, I would recommend this book.
The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Cherry-Garrard was one of those who was on Robert Scott's attempt to reach the South Pole, although he was in one of the support parties and therefore didn't get to the Pole - and consequently survived to write about it. A couple of people recommended the book and said how good it was, so I decided to try it. I read the first half last year and then the second half over the last few months this year. It's a long book, and hard going. In the end I was disappointed. Yes, it was very hard going and the men involved suffered, but they had chosen to go. There was an Edwardian arrogance which led to mistakes being made. The book was published in 1922 and very clearly reflects the attitudes behind British imperialism.
Reagancomics (5 of 7): Addled vs. Evil
Oct. 25th, 2025 09:48 amtcampbell1000 posting in scans_daily
Reagan starred in one of DC's highest-profile "graphic novels" of the 1980s, but he could have starred in both. The idea of using Nixon as President didn't occur to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons until some time after Watchmen's initial outline, and there are times when its Nixon is more of a stand-in or proxy for Reagan (Watchmen #8).
( 'I never traded arms for [expletive deleted] hostages!' )
Doctor Strange #1 (Dec 2025)
Oct. 25th, 2025 03:28 pmgoodbyebird posting in scans_daily
The Stephen Strange we saw in Doctor Strange of Asgard was still stinging from the loss of his Sorcerer Supreme status, and his focus was on gaining enough power to return to Earth, give Doctor Doom a bloody nose, and reclaim his title. None of that happened, because just when he’d gained the power, the way home was cut off from him.
The journey he’s on now is a difficult one. He’s still preoccupied with Earth, still feels that urgent need to return to Clea, to deal with his responsibilities there, but now he finds himself dealing with the responsibilities foisted upon him by his title of Sorcerer Supreme of Asgard. He originally sought that power out of a selfish need, so now he has to deal with those ramifications.
- Derek Landy
( Issue 1 preview )
The Day in Spikedluv (Friday, Oct 24)
Oct. 25th, 2025 06:58 amspikedluvI hit Price Chopper (to finish up mom’s grocery list) while I was downtown.
I drove mom to her treatment, did a load of laundry, hand-washed dishes, emptied the dishwasher, went for a couple walks with Pip and the dogs, baked chicken for the dog’s meals, cut up chicken for the dogs' meals, placed a couple of online orders (one a Christmas present and one for the dogs), and scooped kitty litter. I also baked cornbread to go with the chili for supper.
I watched 9-1-1 and finished watching Top Gun, which I’d started a few days ago, intending to hopefully write another fic forfandomgiftbasket. Not sure that’s going to happen, but at least I got through the sad part of the movie, which is where I stopped watching previously. I also took a short nap.
Temps started out at 44.9(F) and reached 53.2. It has been a weird day, weather-wise. Periods of clouds, rain, sun, wind. Even a rainbow! It had really wide beautiful bands of color. Though by the time I got a photo of it, it had faded quite a bit.
Mom Update:
Mom wasn’t feeling well today. ( more back here )
I drove mom to her treatment, did a load of laundry, hand-washed dishes, emptied the dishwasher, went for a couple walks with Pip and the dogs, baked chicken for the dog’s meals, cut up chicken for the dogs' meals, placed a couple of online orders (one a Christmas present and one for the dogs), and scooped kitty litter. I also baked cornbread to go with the chili for supper.
I watched 9-1-1 and finished watching Top Gun, which I’d started a few days ago, intending to hopefully write another fic for
fandomgiftbasket. Not sure that’s going to happen, but at least I got through the sad part of the movie, which is where I stopped watching previously. I also took a short nap.Temps started out at 44.9(F) and reached 53.2. It has been a weird day, weather-wise. Periods of clouds, rain, sun, wind. Even a rainbow! It had really wide beautiful bands of color. Though by the time I got a photo of it, it had faded quite a bit.
Mom Update:
Mom wasn’t feeling well today. ( more back here )
UK people: Scrap The Bathroom Ban
Oct. 25th, 2025 11:33 amrydra_wonghttps://actionnetwork.org/letters/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
From TransActual and Trans+ Solidarity Alliance. Produces a template letter to your MP which you can customize as much as you can or want to.
Article by Jane Fae of TransActual (who have been absolutely kicking ass):
https://www.scenemag.co.uk/jane-fae-a-director-of-transactual-writes-on-the-eve-of-launching-a-new-campaign-to-get-mps-to-reject-the-ehrcs-bathroom-ban/
There are now a bunch of Labour MPs who are worried and making noises at the government, even if it's only about the impact on businesses of rules which are possibly illegal and impossible to follow without getting sued:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/23/dozens-of-labour-mps-warn-of-chaos-for-firms-over-gender-recognition-advice
It's alleged that Bridget Phillipson was sitting on the guidance because she was worried it'd scupper her bid for the deputy leadership, whereas Powell is actively trans-friendly and has called for MPs to have a chance to debate and vote on the guidance.
The below may be an overly optimistic view but it seems clear there's tension and conflict between the EHRC and government:
https://iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened-and-desperate-ehrc-anti (warning for Substack, in case you are boycotting it)
So this is a moment when leverage is possible, and letters to your MP may actually do something.
From TransActual and Trans+ Solidarity Alliance. Produces a template letter to your MP which you can customize as much as you can or want to.
Article by Jane Fae of TransActual (who have been absolutely kicking ass):
https://www.scenemag.co.uk/jane-fae-a-director-of-transactual-writes-on-the-eve-of-launching-a-new-campaign-to-get-mps-to-reject-the-ehrcs-bathroom-ban/
There are now a bunch of Labour MPs who are worried and making noises at the government, even if it's only about the impact on businesses of rules which are possibly illegal and impossible to follow without getting sued:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/23/dozens-of-labour-mps-warn-of-chaos-for-firms-over-gender-recognition-advice
It's alleged that Bridget Phillipson was sitting on the guidance because she was worried it'd scupper her bid for the deputy leadership, whereas Powell is actively trans-friendly and has called for MPs to have a chance to debate and vote on the guidance.
The below may be an overly optimistic view but it seems clear there's tension and conflict between the EHRC and government:
https://iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened-and-desperate-ehrc-anti (warning for Substack, in case you are boycotting it)
So this is a moment when leverage is possible, and letters to your MP may actually do something.
Vacation and weather
Oct. 24th, 2025 11:52 pmmxcatmoonMy vacation starts... now.
It's been pretty chilly nights here in the South, but I've been resisting putting my heat on. Instead, I've been doing some laundry every day to use the dyer. LOL. I'll probably put it on tomorrow. I like to be home the first time, so I can monitor to be sure it's working well. I think I can definitely put away my shorts for the year, now.
I wanted to enjoy Halloweeny stuff on my week off, but instead I'm obsessed with Miami Vice so I probably won't do much if anything to enjoy the holiday.
It's been pretty chilly nights here in the South, but I've been resisting putting my heat on. Instead, I've been doing some laundry every day to use the dyer. LOL. I'll probably put it on tomorrow. I like to be home the first time, so I can monitor to be sure it's working well. I think I can definitely put away my shorts for the year, now.
I wanted to enjoy Halloweeny stuff on my week off, but instead I'm obsessed with Miami Vice so I probably won't do much if anything to enjoy the holiday.
Big Birthday Bash
Oct. 24th, 2025 09:24 pmcornerofmadnessQuite a few of my coworkers have October birthdays so we always go out to dinner to celebrate them. Went to Arch and Eddie's for the first time in a year. Definitely a different app menu from Sixth Sense (Like I said, two different owners now) Also something new, two fried chicken sliders with siracha sauce, broccoli slaw and general Tso's sauce. REALLY damn good actually. As was the raspberry whip (whipped cream vodka, pineapple juice and raspberry puree.
We went from that to Michael's for ice cream parfaits, I had the apple cider with marshmallow and caramel sauce.
But still...I wish this was last night so I could have gone on the ghost walk. ah well. it was still fun.
Story time
Title: Xylophone Bone Zone
Summary: Angel is serious about branching out in movies with plot and he has one he’s nervous about so he turns to the people he trusts most for their opinions. Of course, he might have made a mistake with that.
Rating: teen
Notes: Written forspikesgirl58’s six word challenge. The words were Collect, Orange, Square, Hospital, Replace, Treatment.
Also written for the allbingo prompt of Virgin sacrifice - this isn’t beta’ed yet. I’ll fix it later.
( barely safe for work and surely needs editing yet )
Everybody Loves Jack. Torchwood
The Fantastic Journey Drabble Files
The Fantastic Journey
you see the torture on my brow Inside No. 9
Always Alone Torchwood
More Than Lust FAKE
The Break-Up The Owl House
you know I'm breathless as I come undone before you Inside No. 9
Just Be Honest Hazbin Hotel
To Be Known Merlin
Digging Up the Hatchets The Owl House
Inheritance Prodigal Son
The AftershowThe Amazing Digital Circus
Trust Me, This Will Work Supernatural
Underwater World Torchwood
Yes, I Missed This Addams Family
Thorny Situations Batman
Valentino Squeaks Alone Hazbin Hotel
don’t waste the night 陈情令 | The Untamed (TV)魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
Fake Ghost, Real Reaction Hazbin Hotel
You're Not Alone Hazbin Hotel
I Will Never Forget This Hazbin Hotel
It's Rather Complicated Hazbin Hotel
We went from that to Michael's for ice cream parfaits, I had the apple cider with marshmallow and caramel sauce.
But still...I wish this was last night so I could have gone on the ghost walk. ah well. it was still fun.
Story time
Title: Xylophone Bone Zone
Summary: Angel is serious about branching out in movies with plot and he has one he’s nervous about so he turns to the people he trusts most for their opinions. Of course, he might have made a mistake with that.
Rating: teen
Notes: Written for
spikesgirl58’s six word challenge. The words were Collect, Orange, Square, Hospital, Replace, Treatment.Also written for the allbingo prompt of Virgin sacrifice - this isn’t beta’ed yet. I’ll fix it later.
( barely safe for work and surely needs editing yet )
Everybody Loves Jack. Torchwood
The Fantastic Journey Drabble Files
The Fantastic Journey
you see the torture on my brow Inside No. 9
Always Alone Torchwood
More Than Lust FAKE
The Break-Up The Owl House
you know I'm breathless as I come undone before you Inside No. 9
Just Be Honest Hazbin Hotel
To Be Known Merlin
Digging Up the Hatchets The Owl House
Inheritance Prodigal Son
The AftershowThe Amazing Digital Circus
Trust Me, This Will Work Supernatural
Underwater World Torchwood
Yes, I Missed This Addams Family
Thorny Situations Batman
Valentino Squeaks Alone Hazbin Hotel
don’t waste the night 陈情令 | The Untamed (TV)魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
Fake Ghost, Real Reaction Hazbin Hotel
You're Not Alone Hazbin Hotel
I Will Never Forget This Hazbin Hotel
It's Rather Complicated Hazbin Hotel
Daily Happiness
Oct. 24th, 2025 07:36 pmtorachan1. Not only is it the weekend, it's a three day weekend! We're going to Oogie Boogie Bash on Sunday night so I decided to take Monday off since we'll be out late (ish).
2. I love this picture of Jasper so much. Those big eyes! The little glimpse of pink tongue!
2. I love this picture of Jasper so much. Those big eyes! The little glimpse of pink tongue!
Subject or object?
Oct. 25th, 2025 02:58 amigenlode posting in fan_writersA quick conundrum: if someone notices that another character is looking at him, does that make him the *subject* or the *object* of an assessing gaze?
I feel that logically speaking one ought to write "found himself the object of an assessing gaze", but my first instinct was to put "subject"; certainly he was *subjected to* the other character's thoughtful look :-)
I feel that logically speaking one ought to write "found himself the object of an assessing gaze", but my first instinct was to put "subject"; certainly he was *subjected to* the other character's thoughtful look :-)