Pattern Stories

(WARNING: CONTAINS SEXUALLY EXPLICIT SCENES, NUDITY, AND VIOLENCE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!) Emma Jonah Smoak is not merely brilliant or beautiful-she is the government's most carefully hidden weapon. Trained to execute its dirtiest secrets without hesitation or emotion, Emma lives by one rule: feel nothing. But during a routine mission gone violently wrong, Emma crosses into a world that should not exist-a realm of magic, monstrous beings, and ancient laws written in blood. There, an impossible red string coils itself around her ring finger, binding her to Cecilia-a woman who looks human, almost fragile, yet carries something unmistakably other. Something that does not belong to Emma's world... or entirely to this one. Bound by fate, Emma begins to feel emotions she was never meant to have. Desire. Fear. Attachment. Love. There is only one rule she must never break: do not fall in love. Because in this world, love is not salvation-it is a death sentence. And the cost will not be hers alone. As Emma is torn between duty and desire, she must decide what she is willing to lose: her mission, her identity, or the one person tethered to her soul by an unbreakable string. In a world where magic is cruel, loyalty is fragile, and fate never loosens its grip- will Emma sever the bond before it destroys them both, or will she let the string tighten until there is no escape? A story of forbidden love, brutal magic, and the dangerous humanity found in between.

In the hope of being liberated from inherited patterns that the brain refuses to swallow 🌼

An assortment of crochet patterns I have written. I'll add more as I come up with them. For every pattern, I always use my beginning tail as my stitch counter for the beginning/end of every row. Instead of a magic ring, I simply chain 2 and use the first chain as my magic ring. Wherever possible, I tend to use rounds or ovals. I don't care for straight edge patterns as mine never seem to turn out evenly. I can't say why and, as I've been crocheting for nearly fifty years, it's not for lack of practice. I always work in the back/third bump of any chain I use, and I always use each loop of the end chain on my project to turn the corner. I am also never happy with my final results and will often go back to change this or that detail. I suggest using these patterns as guides rather than strict instructions. If you find any glitches, please let me know so I can edit. Tah. Happy Hooking.

The choice we make affects the changes we'll undergo.....

Ivan Guillermo de la Vega knows how to write about people. Getting involved with them is another matter. As a feature writer for the Indiana Daily Student, Ivan has built his life around observation. He notices the details other people overlook, turns them into stories, and keeps himself safely outside the frame. Then, during a late night in the publication room, he answers an AI questionnaire designed to generate his ideal interpersonal match. The result is uncomfortably specific: someone calm and consistent, someone who listens without demanding disclosure, someone who remembers the small things and knows how to stay. Ivan closes the tab, dismisses the profile as an algorithm rearranging his own answers, and returns to work. The next day, he meets Owen Maverick Turner. Owen is Indiana University's starting quarterback, the player everyone expects to lead the team to a national championship. From a distance, he is composed, dependable, and impossible to overlook. Up close, he is quieter than Ivan expected. He listens before responding. He remembers. He makes space without disappearing. And with every encounter, Owen begins to resemble the profile Ivan never meant to take seriously. What starts as coincidence becomes a pattern. What Ivan approaches as professional curiosity becomes increasingly difficult to separate from want. As the article he is writing about Owen turns personal, Ivan must confront the one position he has always avoided: being part of the story himself. Ivan knows how to observe people. He knows how to put feelings into words. This time, he may have to place his own on the record.

One morning on my way to school I find a polaroid of a girl. A girl no one has ever seen before. Following the incidences end up finding the girl rotting in a trunk of a car for the past two days in her own neighborhood... Polaroids popping out from nowhere hinting the death of the next person. Was I able to find the pattern of the occurrences ? Read to find more...

There's a never-ending pattern we deal with in life. We don't seem to realize the imagination and creativity we once had, shattered like our purity and innocence when we grow older. Our purity and innocence that was shattered when we grew older. Beliefs and dreams we cherished vanish from the place they had in our hearts because they were said to be impossible. Follow the generation of family members who experience the never-ending pattern...

“Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. ...live in the question.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

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Fashion design is a creative journey that transforms ideas into beautiful, wearable garments. At the center of this process are two vital techniques: draping and pattern making. Whether you're an aspiring designer or simply curious about the craft, understanding these techniques can deepen your appreciation for the artistry behind fashion. What is Draping? Draping is a hands-on process where fabric is directly manipulated on a dress form or mannequin to create a garment. It's a three-dimensional, intuitive technique that brings designs to life in real time. What is Pattern Making? Pattern making is the detailed process of creating templates for cutting fabric pieces, which are then sewn together to construct a garment. It transforms creative designs into precise, repeatable patterns. Why Pattern Making is Essential: Ensures Accuracy: Provides exact measurements for a perfect fit. Enables Consistency: You can recreate designs efficiently. Adapts to Styles: Easily modified for different sizes and looks. Where to Learn Draping and Pattern Making Fashion schools and specialized workshops often offer courses in draping and pattern making. Look for programs that emphasize hands-on practice and mentorship from experienced professionals. If you dream of seeing your designs come to life, start by mastering these essential techniques. With draping and pattern making, you can turn your creative visions into stunning, wearable works of art!