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Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus)

One day my dad pulled up a chair, sat me on his knee and said, “Son,…

… someday we’ll have two chairs.”

shout out to bitches that cant tell you shit about their special interest. the interest that has been with me for the majority of my life is squid and despite the numerous documentaries, articles and marine biology books ive read regarding them i honest to god couldnt tell you a thing about them besides "a squid is an animal that is so cutes"

there should be snakes in mimnecraft an they should look like this

enough toxic masculinity I'm ready for salubrious mexicanity. I'm ready for a social movement that encourages (esp straight, cis) men to indulge in things that make them more joyful, emotionally healthy, and help them strengthen not core muscles but core compassionate communication skills.

damn i wish the mbti community would shut up about intp’s being smart and theoretical…i’m dumb as shit

spending five hours straight on minecraft is in fact a normal and healthy behaviour trust me i’m a fan of doctors

(i am lying to you)

dad neo,,, 🥺🥺

Ways to Show Not Tell: Anger

Here is a little list for you guys on how to show anger without having your character proclaim YOU MAKE ME SO ANGRY!

have their jaw and/or fists clenched

have their "eyes narrow dangerously"

have their nostrils flare

have their muscles tighten/jaw tighten

have their lips press in a straight line

have them take a shot - or really, do anything - in an aggressive manner

have their tone of voice be tight

have them strain to speak nicely

have them give an "obviously fake" smile

have them size the other person up

have them square up to the other person

have them slam down the receiver (when talking on the phone)

have their voice strained like they are straining to keep their voice level

have their voice "crack with emotion"

have them hesitate before speaking if they're more the type to hold back their anger

if they aren't the type to hold back, an obvious one: have them raise their voice

Hopefully these can help you write your angry characters. Obviously this list isn't exhaustive, as people react to anger - and any other emotion - differently. Truly consider your characters and how they respond to other emotions & situations before picking how your character responds to anger. Thank you and if you have any questions, feel free to send them my way! Happy writing.

Y’ever read something and have understanding that has eluded you interminably suddenly stop, curl up, and snuggle neatly into a fold in your brain because a new way way opened to it?