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#AvisAlternata Writer | Artist | Mod Spotlight: Moss

Moss like places, people, and things. #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by Moss, zine artist, writer, and mod: Viago does not squish her face, but sometimes he does this- grabs her by the sides of her jaw, moves her head until she's focusing on whatever he wants. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes she leans the weight of her head into his touch, a beast of burden leaning into the bit inside its mouth- and if the metal hurts against her palate, then it hurts. But at least it's something to bite into.
October 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: thimblings

@thimblings.bsky.social has been a fan of #DragonAge since Origins came out. She's a video game environment artist for a living, draws a lot of romantic and sappy ship art, and likes using bright colors and ignoring color theory. #zine

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Square cropped fanart of Viago de Riva and Rook de Riva from Dragon Age: The Veilguard by thimblings, zine artist. Rook is an elf with long blond hair and wearing a lavender dress. Viago has his head face down in her lap and is holding her hand. The background is bright yellow, with a black circle centered around Rook's head.
September 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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#AvisAlternata Wrtier & Mod Spotlight: Alix

Alix has been playing #DragonAge games since Origins came out, but only joined the DA fandom with the release of Veilguard. Between writing and moderating events, they spend most of their time watching or thinking about hockey #zine

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A fanfic excerpt from Alix, zine mod & writer: The Grand Cleric of Antiva has ideas about power. She believes- or at least, she says she believes- that he is the Maker's chosen, that it was divine providence that struck down his half-siblings and cleared the path to his throne. She proclaims he will rule by divine right, with the Maker's most sacred blessing. But Viago knows better. He will rule, instead, by the right of blood.
September 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: hotdog

hotdog likes being a menace <3 #DragonAge #zine

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Square cropped fanart by hotdog, zine artist. Two characters dancing together in formalwear, smiling at each other. A human with long, dark hair is dipping a blonde elf.
September 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: plisuu

@plisuu.bsky.social is an avid #DragonAge fan, artist, and writer! Though he's usually found behind-the-scenes of events and the DA Transcript Project, he loves creating and engaging with the wonderful community. #zine

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Square cropped fanart by plisuu, zine artist. A profile portrait of a custom human inquisitor in the Dragon Age tarot style. The inquisitor has a glowing green arm, is wearing golden armor and a fur, and is framed by dark green, silver, and gold stylistic elements including swords and leaves.
September 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: took

took is a writer and dog lover with a passion for game design. #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by took, zine writer: Lucanis cannot remember the last time he was touched so gently. There are a few memories he has from before the massacre that he is reminded of. A few memories of being carried in Sabina’s arms, laughing as he ran from open arm to open arm. Affection came freely then, kisses to his forehead and cheeks and always demanding, “Up! Up!” from whoever would listen. He remembers playing in the yard, running after the ball that Antonio and Cato passed between them and laughing uproariously when they’d invite him to join the game despite nearly being the same size as the ball. He remembers when Illario and Elene would come over and play too, the three of them running through the halls of the manor, bare feet padding against the carpet. Caterina was less harsh then. She smiled at them. Lucanis remembers–though he doesn’t know if it is a false memory or not–that Caterina even snuck them candy before dinner once.
September 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Owleeve

DA2 redefined everything Owl knew and loved about dark fantasy and, in a way, probably was the prelude of their love for games such as Fear & Hunger and Pathologic. #DragonAge #zine

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Square cropped fanart by Owleeve, zine artist. A humanoid character with reddish orange hair is hugging a large wolf-like character that has many teeth sticking out of its mouth. The wolf is a dull green color and the humanoid is wearing a brown shirt.
September 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Melody Loka

@melody-loka.bsky.social is a 23-year-old French artist. She spends her time drawing characters from fictional worlds like #DragonAge, as well as from stories she creates herself. #zine

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Square cropped fanart by Melody Loka, zine artist. Bellara Lutare with her hair down and a custom Rook in a romantic pose. Rook is a masculine human with white skin and silver-white hair. In the background is Treviso, limned by a setting sun.
September 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Dani

Dani is an artist, modder, occasional virtual photographer, and relentless Antivan Crow enthusiast since #DragonAge Origins. She loves playing dnd, spending time with her cat, and going insane about her own, as well as other people's, OCs. #zine

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Square cropped fanart by Dani, zine artist. Lucanis Dellamorte and a custom Rook from Dragon Age: The Veilguard are snuggling while asleep. Rook is the big spoon and Lucanis has silver streaks in his hair.
September 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer & Mod Spotlight: Exalted Dawn

@exalted-dawn.bsky.social is an artist, writer, & OC enthusiast! She loves #DragonAge, D&D, & subsisting on 80% fruit. She's excited to join this #zine, so that once her angst is published, she may revel in the readers' tears.

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Fanfic excerpt by Exalted Dawn, zine writer & mod: For the unpracticed, lies were like boots. When new, they were stiff and uncomfortable. They changed a person's gait, and gave their words an unmistakable limp. Only after they were broken in and well-used did lies soften, until eventually they could be laced on and worn without even a thought. Rook wore hers like it was a personally tailored shoe she'd been walking in for twelve years. The sheer perfection of it was like a wake-up slap. Rook spoke neither too quickly nor hesitated over it for too long. The pause of time to consider, compose, and answer was flawless. Aside from himself, of course, Calien could count on two hands the amount of Crows he knew who could tell a lie like that.
October 1, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: sparrowhawk

@the-sparrowhawk.bsky.social has written fanfic since the LiveJournal days and been fascinated by the Crows since the first #DragonAge game. Those two loves came together with the Dellamortes in DATV, who she is still not normal about.

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Fanfic excerpt by sparrowhawk, zine writer: Some thought about death as the drawing of a curtain, but Caterina knew differently. Death did not hide, but revealed. Nothing about it was soft or shrouded. It was a knife cleaving away flesh until you were left with raw bones. Nothing — not time, not wine, not even the steely will she’d honed over decades — could cover them over.
September 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Jeriais

@jeriais.bsky.social has loved #DragonAge since the early days. They're a designer by trade, an artist & writer in their free time, and can often be found w/a far-off expression, rotating DA characters in their head like rotisserie chickens.

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Square cropped fanart by Jeriais, zine artist. A portrait of default male Hawke in the mantle of the Champion (mage). The color palate is shades of green and spider-like legs are wrapped around Hawke from behind.
September 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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We're excited to introduce the artists and writers contributing to the #AvisAlternata zine! They're cooking up some compelling Antivan Crow AUs and we can't wait to share their works with you💜

Stay tuned in the coming days to meet each creator individually! #DragonAge #zine
Our Contributors Moderators: Alix, Exalted Dawn, inquisimer, moss Artists: Dani, Gin, hotdog, Jeriais, Loustica Lucia, magpiebee, Melody Loka, owleeve, plisuu, Shrimp, thimblings Writers: Alix, Allie, amiablecrow, Beth, CrabsWithSticks, Exalted Dawn, inquisimer, moss, Raven, Rosella, sparrowhawk, Swan, took Avis Alternata
September 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Shrimp

Shrimp is a US-based artist & writer. She is a longtime #DragonAge fan & loves the series' rich characters and intricate world. Right now, she's inspired by the Crows and she's excited to explore how they fit into different AUs! #zine

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A square crop of two comic panels by Shrimp, zine artist. The top panel shows Lucanis and Illario Dellmorte from Dragon Age: The Veilguard as young men, sitting on a ledge overlooking the water outside Treviso in the daytime. Illario has his arm around Lucanis and is gesturing toward the horizon. Text reads "We ain't friends, just morons" The bottom panel shows Lucanis and Illario on the same ledge at night, older, wearing their outfits from Veilguard. They are sitting far apart and looking away from each other. Text reads "who broke skin in the same spot".
September 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: amiablecrow

@amiablecrow.bsky.social has an abiding love of eldritch abominations and #DragonAge lore. Writer and occasional artist. #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by amiablecrow, zine writer: I stared him down, not needing to consider the part of the master assassin that I was supposed to be playing, because the answer came to me easily. "Because we're both monsters, Lucenzo, but there's one major difference between us." I smiled coldly at him. "I've always chosen the kind of monster I was willing to be."
September 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Loustica Lucia

@loustica-lucia.bsky.social is a Swiss artist who loves fantasy & colors! #DragonAge has been their main fandom for years, and they adore Antivan Crows! It'll be fun to draw them in a completely different, yet familiar, setting!

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Square cropped fanart by Loustica Lucia, zine artist. A portrait of Lucanis Dellamorte split in two: on the left, he is in the Ossuary, shirtless, covered in blood, with glowing purple eyes and a glowing wing. On the right, he is in the Lighthouse, sitting on his cot with his eyes closed and a wing mark burnt on the wall behind him.
September 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Maggie

Maggie has loved #DragonAge since back around 2014 when she first started playing the games. A creative since she was little, she's enjoyed writing and illustration, both as a fan and for original works. #zine

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Square cropped fanart by Maggie, zine artist. A custom Lavellan inquisitor with long red hair and Mythal's complex vallaslin in green. They are laying in a pool of water and their are cups in both hands, pouring water out. Their left hand is raised over their head, glowing with the anchor.
September 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Gin

@oxygenforthewicked.bsky.social is a psychology/creative writing graduate, cat parent, fanfiction writer, and self-taught digital artist. She's been in the #DragonAge fandom for over ten years now, and is an avid fan of AUs! #zine

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Square cropped fanart of Lavellan from Dragon Age: Inquisition by Gin, zine artist. Lavellan has brown freckled skin and brown hair, Dirthamen's vallaslin, and is depicted in an art noveau style from the waist-up. He is standing with his back, which bears numerous cross-hatched scars, to the camera, his face looking down, and is wearing a toga over his right shoulder. The background is pale yellow, with a golden circle bordered by the tree statues from the Crossroads, centered on Lavellan's frame. Golden leaves hang down from the upper corners of the frame and the tops of lavender plants come up from the bottom of the frame.
September 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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#AvisAlternata Artist Spotlight: Swan

Swan is a coffee-fueled black cat parent & sometimes-medievalist who spends their days surrounded by books & their nights juggling wips. They've been all in on the Crows since romancing Zevran, but Rookanis has taken over their brain #DragonAge

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Fanfic excerpt by Swan, zine writer: There is a moment, standing at the top of the landing steps with Rook at his side, that Lucanis can feel every Crow assembled turn as one to look at the two of them. Not at the First and Second Talons behind them, no— the recognition and the deferential bows will come momentarily. All eyes are fixed on him, on Rook, and here it is: the first image they must present together as husband and wife in the eyes of the lesser houses and the cuchillos. Lucanis can feel expectation as a physical weight on the two of them. It is a surprise, then, to feel Rook take his hand once more, palm to palm, and lace their fingers together.
September 25, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: Rosella

Rosella is a writer of fanfic by day and a chronic replayer of video games by night. When not pondering Heir's origins or the tragic nature of royal bastards like Viago and Rinna, you can find them making soup and sourdough #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by Rosella, zine writer: From time to time, a curious one approaches, asking the questions that have always been asked. Heir gives the answers that have always been given. The words come unbidden to her tongue, as if they were always there, destined to be spoken from her throat. The skills of death must transcend it.
September 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: Raven

@north0fnowhere.bsky.social is a retired Sith lord, now a solitary cave creature, trading stories with the echoes off the cold cavern walls. Or they're just a weirdo with a concerning obsession with a certain silver haired Antivan Crow. #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by Raven, zine writer: Ostagar had been an unparalleled disaster of Loghain's own making. One more blunder added to so many he'd made over the course of his life, so many regrets left to fester. He'd oft wondered how things might've been, had he made different choices—not that it mattered. He had no power to reverse the falling sands of time, and the sands of time rose for no one, perhaps save for a Tevinter mage or two.
September 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: Beth

Once upon a time, Beth realised she didn’t have to wait for someone else to write the stories she wanted to read, that she could just do it herself— and well, she never stopped. #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by Beth, zine writer: A serene calm befell her as the wooden blade cut through the air; every precise swish and crack of a well-executed thrust, cut, and parry felt more akin to prayer, her own orison to the gods that had once abandoned her people, and the verdant landscape became her own ritual altar. “The Lady dances!” Rook looked up with a start, the sound near enough bringing a tear to her eye, so long had she been alone with her thoughts. As she turned and looked around, she dropped her wooden blade with a gasp. For it was not every day that a floating, crystalline object, pointed and faceted, engaged you in conversation. “I… fight,” Rook offered the strange contraption by way of explanation. “But I suppose a sword fight is as much a dance as the next!
September 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: CrabsWithSticks

Jacs is a writer, anthropologist, & Crow enthusiast. They delight in tragedy & making people sad with their writing. They can neither confirm nor deny that they are a thousand sentient crabs in a trenchcoat #DragonAge #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by CrabsWithSticks, zine writer: I loved Viago like a… like a what? A brother? He had taught her nearly everything she knew, protected her throughout those early fledgling years. Like an enemy? He had broken his word to her at the time it had mattered most. He had sewn strings into her body to make her dance just for him. He’d kept her under his thumb, too paranoid of what she could become. Scared that the creation would surpass the creator.
September 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS OPEN

Review the application guidelines below or on our Carrd. Slots are open for writers & page, story, & comic artists!

Apps will close May 31, EOD Anywhere on Earth. Ask any questions here, on Tumblr, or by emailing avisalternata@pm.me! #DragonAge #AntivanCrows #zine
Avis Alternata – Application Guidelines Review these guidelines as you choose the samples and concepts you'd like to include in your application! Specific instructions are included in the application form. The application will ask for: Creator Info (name, contact info, etc.) Creator Role Interest (solo/co-creation, story/page art, cover artist, etc.) Code of Conduct Acknowledgment 1 - 2 Pitch Concepts (see below) Art or Writing Samples (see below) Make sure that your Crow AU meets the Project Guidelines BEFORE you apply! If you are in any way unsure if your AU qualifies, send us an ask or email avisalternata@pm.me before you apply! Applications with ineligible AUs will not be considered. Be detailed when describing your pitch concepts. This project prioritizes balanced representation of AU types! As you may have seen from our interest check results, a lot of creators are interested in similar concepts. Make sure your pitch concept highlights the unique details of your idea - when in doubt, more information is better! Co-Creation vs. Story Art Collaboration Co-Creation: Two individuals collaborating in the same medium to create a single work within zine guidelines. Examples: two writers create a single 5k fic, or two artists create a single-page comic. Story Art Collaboration: An artist/writer pairing where the artist creates a full page illustration inspired by the writer's fic. You may apply either as a co-creator team OR a solo creator - not both. If you are interested in creating story art, or having your story illustrated, please apply as a solo creator. Matches will be facilitated after the contributor team is finalized. Works must be created originally for this project, not reused, repurposed, or reposted. It is okay to pitch concepts that use existing OCs, world states, or series, as long as your zine concept is a standalone concept. It is also okay to have pre-existing notes, or to pitch an idea that you have been noodling on for a while. You should not have started the creation process in earnest prior to acceptance into the zine. If you have any questions about the application process, your AU concept, or anything else, send us an ask or email avisalternata@pm.me! Writer-Specific Guidelines Samples of all ratings are allowed. Three samples are required. All samples should be from the Dragon Age franchise. At least one sample should be a completed one-shot fic with a word count between 1000 - 5000 words. The other two samples may be excerpts from a longer work. At least one sample should have an Antivan Crow character in a major role. Preferably a main character from one of your pitched concepts, but this is not required. Samples do not have to be published. Make sure that the share settings on your document allow the work(s) to be viewed by anyone with the link. A portfolio link (such as your AO3 profile) is highly encouraged but not required. Writer Pitch Concepts ask for: Writers will be accepted to create one (1) piece for the zine. Estimated word count (non-binding; it is okay if the completed work ends up with more or less words, within zine guidelines) Expected rating Whether the work will be generic, platonic, or ship/romance focused Primary Character(s) and Pairing(s) Description of the AU Be as detailed as possible - the more info, the better! We are looking for a diverse representation of AUs, so tell us what makes your concept unique and distinct from other AUs of the same type. For canon-divergent AUs, please clearly describe the aspect(s) of canon divergence. Story Art Interest (story art cannot be guaranteed for any writer and will depend on the number of accepted story artist applications) Artist-Specific Guidelines Samples of all ratings are allowed. Three samples are required. All samples should be from the Dragon Age franchise. Samples in the style you intend to create for the zine are preferred. If you're applying with a comic concept, show us comics you've created before! At least two (2) samples should be fully colored with a background. Simple backgrounds (anything more detailed than solid color) are allowed. At least one (1) sample must include an Antivan Crow character. Preferably a main character from one of your pitched concepts, but this is not required. Samples do not need to be published/shared, but the application does not support direct file uploads. A link from gDrive, Squidge, or another hosting platform is acceptable. A portfolio link is highly encouraged, but not required. Artist Pitch Concepts ask for: If you are ONLY applying to create story art, you do not need to pitch any concepts. Type of art (single-page illustration, single-page comic, multi-page comic) Expected rating Whether the work will be generic, platonic, or ship/romance-focused Primary Character(s) and Pairing(s) Description of the AU: Be as detailed as possible - the more info, the better! We are looking for a diverse representation of AUs, so tell us what makes your concept unique and distinct from other AUs of the same type. For canon-divergent AUs, please clearly describe the aspect(s) of canon divergence. Optional: a thumbnail sketch of your concept Other Artist Info: Artists may be accepted to create up to two (2) pieces: an independent concept + a story illustration, two independent concepts, or two story illustrations. The cover artist will create two (2) full page illustrations. Cover art cannot be explicit, and pitched concepts should represent the theme of Antivan Crow AUs more generally. Due to the cover art concept limitations, the cover artist may be allowed to create an additional interior page art with a more specific concept, if they wish.
May 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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#AvisAlternata Writer Spotlight: Allie

@alliecai.bsky.social has been in the #DragonAge fandom since 2024 when she fell in love with the Crows. She loves putting our favorite avian assassins in various situations and is thrilled to be working alongside so many talented people! #zine

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Fanfic excerpt by Allie, zine writer: In the beginning, it is golden. It is warmth. It is floating endlessly through wonder and curiosity and peace and benevolence. It is unfettered existence. Then, it is first steps on uncertain legs. Sprouting seeds in barren earth. A farmer dreams of seeing his crops through early frosts; a shepherdess chases away the wolf, losing none of her flock to its hungry jaws; a soldier bears himself up by his sword to carry on, the enemy not yet defeated. Sweat on the brow, the brine of persistence. Bright copper blooming on the tongue. Bruised ribs and strained muscles and ceaseless repetition.
September 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM