And here we are, coming in late (as usual)... The winners of the strapline competition. So many cool entries. A lot of similar ones, and unfortunately that meant we couldn't put those in the final ten. There were lots of "Burn, Baby Burn!" and suchlike, which would have been so cool to see on a cover if we'd only had one entry for it...! I love the winning entries, though, so a huge congratulations to everyone who took part.
And the winners are...
Hugo Peach
Evan Jenkins
Harriet Langley
Tom Wood
Jack Holton
Ashan Ali
Laura MacKenzie
Nigethan Sathiyalingham
Phoebe Ryall
Megan Smales
All the winners receive two signed glossy prints of the cover with their own strap line. Awesome.
Oh, and to remind you, the comments section below is NOT for spoilers!
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@Mara: Actually, 'don't matter' was the wrong phrase. They do matter. In a good way. :)
It's like how Luci says she loves us despute our flaws and because of them. Unique traits are both good and bad in different ways. Flaws contribute to traits. Without flaws, you would be personalityless.
Flawless girls are never real and real girls are never flawless. You have flaws, we all have flaws, but I love all of you guys, even the parts in your personalities I dislike a bit, and I love you because you have those flaws which make you you. You know how I said I tried to look for flaws in everyone? Well, all my flaws I've found can be seen as good things. :) I've tried.
#ChaseForBookNine
*attempts ballet in the air* *decides end result is pretty cool*
#ChaseForBook9
A friend is someone who tolerates your flaws. A true friend is someone who loves you because of your flaws.
#ChaseForBook9
And . . . I'm going to sleep now. :(
*is tired*
See you all tomorrow!
#ChaseForBookNine
*claps* I never flew before but I'm not really focused on Elemental magic..I am working more on an Adept discipline...*shrugs* I can do this *clicks fingers*
Good night, Star!
Before I go - *hugs Ari*
Thank you.
I'll try to remember that saying. :)
*leaves*
#ChaseForBookNine
Bye star :)
I dedicate this page to trust.
Tbh, I trust some of my Blogfamily with my heart and soul. No matter how weird or crazy something is, I will always trust them. Simply because they have never broken my trust, and me... well, people can break my trust pretty easily.
My father broke my trust today when he told me not to bother to come down to his house this weekend, because I was busy AT A SLEEPOVER and couldn't text him to say what time to come down. This is confusing, but last week he did the same thing, and I got super upset because I thought everything was my fault. My mum tried to convince me that it wasn't, but I know it was. And he promised me he wouldn't do it again. Huh.
He is one of the most pathetic excuses for a human I have ever known. He makes me cry every week and guilt trips me into doing things he wants me to do. It sickens me.
But, as I was saying, trust. He broke mine. And I don't think I can ever trust him again - he has broken my trust so many damn times.
But you; you Bloglandians. You amazing, fantastic, brilliant, extraordinary, phenomenal, gorgeous, admirable, lovely, fucking perfect people. You have changed my life. *cue Little Mix*
You're not the only one, so let them criticise.
You're untouchable when you realise, oh.
That is my advice to you amazing people. Trust is a fragile thing. Bullies can definitely take away trust. Or, maybe not even bullies. Maybe "friends", family, relations, maybe even yourself. I know I'm partly to blame for hating myself so damned much.
But sometimes, old enemies become friends.
This may sound stupid, but my old best friend used to make me feel crap. She would constantly remind me that she was better than me. But I desperately wanted to be her friend, because she was popular and pretty and loved. But I realised my mistake as soon as I started secondary. She started getting bitchier. Hating on me, my friends, my likes, my loves. She tore down my Little Mix poster. But, even though she bought me a replacement to say "sorry", I knew she was fucking below me. I am a better person than she will ever be, and thanks to her, I could not trust people as much as I used to.
Then a girl who I hated before came over, and she made me happy. She made me grin, laugh and giggle. She is amazing. Her name is Lauren, and she is as radiant as the sun. We had a fight right before primary school ended, and we hadn't spoken to each other. But Lauren came over and apologised - actually apologised - for hurting me. She gave me a bracelet and everything, and asked if we could be friends again. I cried and hugged her and said of course. She came to my sleepover last night, and she's my best friend again. She gained my trust back. And I sure am glad she did.
So, I dedicate to trust, and to all the usual things.
#ChaseForBook9
*watches Adra, then relaxes slightly from relief*
Okay then...
I'll be back soon :)
*Peter sprinkles fairy dust, then Flora lifts into the air and takes his hand*
See you soon guys, okay?
*nods at Peter, then the two of them, plus Tinkerbell, fly out of an open window and into the twinkling darkness of the night*
#chaseforbook9
Grand Mage Dark, what is your magic? I'm fairly interested in things like that.
My contract hasn't come through yet... it's beginning to bother me. He said he'd send it by tonight... :|
*is completely speechless* *hugs Mara* Hear hear
... Hello?
Beautiful ded, Mara. [hugs]
#ChaseForBook9
Hear hear Mara
Speaking as Zaf since my iPod is being cruel:
I had something similar happen, I was fiends with a girl who was nice to me and she used me by pretending I did something I never did, I never was friends again with her and it turns out the girl we used to bully is my friend now and the girl who used me, is a bitch beyond bitch, she moved now and I hope she stays gone. She tried to become friends with me but after what she did to me from that day on I can't trust her and I'm glad I neer went to her side ever.
Sparks! *hugs*
[hugs Lucy]
I'm sure it will soon.
Hello Sparky.
...have we met?
#ChaseForBook9
My magic discipline is... changeable? Is that allowed?
Basically im whatever I feel like at the time, but overall I'd say Elemental.
Trust issues...
Lets not talk about my trust issues...
It's like Niccolo kinda...no never mind he's sadistic on that level. I'm training to be a Sensitive actually. There's a man at the Sanctuary where my mother works named Aro who works with me a lot.
Hello Fabi.
I'm pretty sure we've spoken but I could be wrong.
I've seen you around, though, which is promising.
*hugs Adra and Fabi* Thanks
*laughs shakily* Sorry for the rant...
I just needed... somewhere to vent, I guess /:
I can delete it if you want..
*hugs Luci* I'm sure it'll come soon.
#ChaseForBook9
NOT EVEN GONNA START WITH MY TRUST ISSUES
*tacklehugs Sparky*
*hugs Zaf*
Trust is so, so fragile. You should only give yours to people who are deserving of it, and I'm glad you did. *hugs again*
#ChaseForBook9
Oh and I forgot to say, that ded was amazing
Zaf: *hugs back* Thats soooo true
*laughs*
Yes, hello Lu!
How's the party goin?
[Nods] Okay.
It's alright, Mara.
#ChaseForBook9
*pulls people into hugs*
Nyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!
*
I'm worried, Sparx. Contract has yet to come through and he said he'd send it tonight... :|
No one is dancing :(
It makes me sad.
*hugs Cali* Thanks ❤
*turns on Change Your Life*
#ChaseForBook9
It'll get there, Luce! Don't worry
NOOOOOOOOOOO
LUUUU
NOOOOOOOOOOO
*hugs her and forces her to dance with me*
Don't be worried. It'll show up.
Right, gotta go have breakfast, bye all!
Hey Sparky *hugs* (:
*dances to Change Your Life*
Look, this is where Perrie goes OHWOAHOHWOAHOHWOAHOHHHHHHYEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Damn, Zerrie's baby is gonna have one heck of a high note.
#ChaseForBook9
My friend is writing a fanfic...so she has Olivia chasing a crow which is Niccolo, and she screams: PWETTY CWOW COME BACKY
Bye Cali!
*sways in the background*
[Sways back and forth]
[Has a funny feeling that a lyrical/contemporary dance improvisation would be ever-so-slightly out of place at a ball]
#ChaseForBook9
See you, Cali!
#ChaseForBook9
*dances with Sparx*
It's 10pm. He should have sent it by now... :(
I wanna dance....
It'll be fine.
Hello again people I kinda...drifted.
Luce you WILL get it, what publisher are you with?
and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
you say you're lonely
❤Liam❤
#ChaseForBook9
Oooooh I wanna dance with somebodyyyy
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
oooooh I wanna dance with somebodyyyy
with somebody who loves meeeeeeeee
*intrudes on Sparks and Luce's dance*
*keeps twerking through the peasants*
Twerking....I wanna say that Momma doesnt approve of twerking in front of me
Happy hunger games!
Oh no wait, wrong event.
Happy Requiem Ball!
Wait what?
#ChaseForBook9
*laughs and shakes head at Adra*
You're still going, aye?
How can a /Requiem/ ball be happy? That makes no sense.
#ChaseForBook9
TADRA TADRA TADRA!
And I hope you all appreciate the five minutes I took yesterday to find a purple suit that looked even remotely nice.
#ChaseForBook9
I am! It was so down here and boring.
I wonder if I can still fly...
*jumps off a table*
Noooooo
*falls to the floor*
Exactly, Trip, it can be very depressing for people with nobody to dance with (me)
Trip! It took me about forty minutes to then chose from about fifty options.
I was gonna ask Niccolo but I kinda can't so oh well!
Doesn't anyone have anyone they lost to the war to be sad about?
#ChaseForBook9
C'mon C'mon and dance with me baby~
#ChaseForBook9
Trip, Adra went to great lengths to find me a dress.
She found a whole webpage of watches.
It was a true battle for her.
I'll dance with you Gemma. If Adra's okay with it. And if she's not I may well dance with you anyway!
#ChaseForBook9
Memories are happy, even if they're gone.
#ChaseForBook9
Yeah go ahead!
*runs to Mars* Dance with meeeeee
*for a moment, jaw tenses, hen it relaxes again*
#ChaseForBook9
And yet- you aren't a watch
No that's cause Lu helped me find an actual dress.
Celebrate their life; don't mourn their loss.
One last thing before I begin.
Sparky, it's true honour to meet you. I've heard tales and the like but never really met you. So, ah, hi.
Here, take this! *gives bottle of blogland 2023*
#ChaseForBook9
*laughs* Okay, Adra.
*hip thrusts*
#ChaseForBook9
*nods to what Luce said*
Ah... Watches are better!
I ain't changing my pic, because under that jumper I was wearing a dress, so... :P
Yes yes, all that. Still, do we have no one to celebrate?
#ChaseForBook9
hi...*hides* *is shy and distant*
Em...well then... thanks trip ^.^
MARA. *is scandalized*
*smiles at Trip*
And a pleasure to meet you too, friend.
I would like to pass on a reminding that any damages caused to my treehouse during your stay will be payed for severely.
Speaking of which.
*tackles Adra*
DID YOU FIX THE HOLE YOU MADE IN THE CEILING TO THE BOWLING ALLEY YET
Hi Snow!
AIIIIIIEEEEE
SPARKY
..
NO
*runs away*
im gonna go now as i have to go out to eat to celebrate my mother (irl) birthday be back fully in 1_3hrs tops? ghosting until we leave
We're in Sparky's treehouse?
#ChaseForBook9
Well happy birthday Zaf. Hi Snow. Did Ed ask you to the ball?
#ChaseForBook9
LOUIS HIP THRUSTING IN 3D THO
HE PUTS THE UNF IN UNFAIR
I MEAN
*whispers*
IT. WAS. SO. REAL.
#ChaseForBook9
*smiles shyly* i wore a `dress...
Hello Snow!
#ChaseForBook9
trip: no i asked ed
Yes we're in my treehouse.
It's named Chester and I am ever so fond of it.
I fitted in a ballroom specifically for the occasion.
Please be careful.
*chases Adra*
FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT
Oh, well, at least one of you had the guts.
#ChaseForBook9
BIG FISH
BIG FISH
BIG FISH
CARDBOARD BOX
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX
WE'RE ALL HAVING FUN!
*does the actions*
#ChaseForBook9
NO!
**jumps off the side, flying**
NONONONONO
Hi snow!
*blushes and hides, pulling at dress*
why the hell did i wear this. i look so stupid...
It's weird, sometimes, even the most powerful can be crippled by the smallest things. Like their own feelings.
God I want to emotionally torture Deacon. That would just be the best.
#ChaseForBook9
Then don't wear it.
#ChaseForBook9
No my motet irl! My bday is in January
What... Sides?
THERE AREN'T ANY SIDES
THERE WERE NO BLUEPRINTS FOR THAT
what have you done to Chester
*scowls* i wasnt allowed to by a suit, so a dress it was... *grumbles*
To be honest, I prefer my robust adventuring clothes, but I think Adra would kill me if I wore them.
God I miss my coat though. Lots of memories in that coat.
#ChaseForBook9
Me too, Snow. *pulls a face* Dresses look horrifying on me. But it's the Requiem Ball, so why not? *hugs* By the way, you look amazing in that dress.
#ChaseForBook9
*bites her lip but doesn't answer Trip*
I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING!
*runs away*
All in favour of Snow being allowed to wear a suit say aye.
Aye.
#ChaseForBook9
You are totally gorgeous, Snow ;D
Boo! I'm back! (kinda)
On my phone so I'll be a bit slow :P
Yay Mara! I have big fish, little fish, cardboard box on a t-shirt!
*puts t-shirt on over dress and does dance moves*
#chaseforbook9
Sorry I'm so distant.
I'd give a reason why I'm distant, but that'd dampen the mood:P
*sighs*
msd, wbd
*joins in with the dance moves*
Hey Flora!
#ChaseForBook9
You can wear what you're comfortable in, snow ^.^
*hugs Snow, Luce, and Flora*
*salutes* Queen Flora
*dances*
I am unopposed! The motion carries.
#ChaseForBook9
Yay Flora! *laughs* So does Jesy in Little Mix XD
*copies*
SCOOP IT OUT
DIG DIG DIG IT
SCOOP IT OUT
DIG DIG DIG IT
SCOOP IT OUT
DIG DIG DIG IT
CARDBOARD BOX
#ChaseForBook9
*tackles Adra*
WHAT DID YOU DO WHAT DID YOU DO WHAT DID YOU DO WHAT DID YOU DO
Luce! *racklehugs*
what's up? Email me?
#chase
*awkwardly comes to a stop outside, out of breath* Whew.
*stands in a clearing*
*can't help but chuckle softly at how far ahead of Flora I am*
*appears in normal clothes, falling through the sky with my boot ready to kick*
*hits Adra*
D'you wanna go?
Keep destroying my treehouse and you'll get more than you bargained for!
"racklehugs"?!?! The fudge?!
...As I have said and done nothing of interest, I may as well leave.
But don't be alarmed if I randomly pop into the conversation later.
#ChaseForBook9
*hides*
i'll stay with the dress
*looks for someone to dance with*
Okay Fabi and-
*falls to the ground* Sparky! What the hell!
Man I wish I had danced with Aquila before she left...
What do you mean, Sparky? Ahead of me in what?
#chaseforbook9
dresses like a farmer for teen choice awards and wears a suit to mcdonalds ladies and gentlemen i give you harry styles
#ChaseForBook9
*glares* Rules: No destroying Chester! I make that a law! All in favour? *realizes my Elders arent online* Meh I'm Grand Mage i declare it
You will stop ruining my home, alright?
There's effort behind that. Real genuine effort.
Chester's alike a little part of me.
Stop fucking him up for your amusement, there's a whole bloody landscape at your disposal.
*walks back into the party in dress*
i am gonna keep the dress because i have pants and a jacket in the car for fighting with.
Good idea snow.
:P
always be prepared
But I didn't-
*sits in the clearing, her head hanging, beginning to cry* Sorry... I didn't mean to..
Well, if this night goes anything like my normal trip to Blogland, you're gonna need the outfit, Snow.
I got mine made by Ghastly because I asked nicely and he doesnt have a problem with me (pre LSODM)
*teleports to adra*
*huggles*
Oh shit-
*runs back out and hugs Adra*
No no no no no no no no no no no n o no n on on on o no no nononononononono
No
No tears
Stop that
derek, come on and start a zombi invasion
;p
*rushes over to Adra*
*hugs*
Snow we could easily do that on our own...
*chuckles*
i know, but if derek can do it we can meet the golden god :P
Derek told me when I invited him that he cant come due to he's on tour, I did invite him though
*runs back to the house* Where's Trip gone off to?
*frowns* I was saving my first dance for him..
*flails*
MY POSTER JUST FELL ON TOP OF ME
HARRY I KNOW YOU WANT ME BUT STOP PLEASE THAT IS THE THIRD TIME TODAY
#ChaseForBook9
Adra, I was waiting for that dance too :3
Ah, well-
*frowns* Yeah..
*is a bit concerned* I swear to Jesus if he ends up having a mental breakdown
Anyone wanna dance? x.x
Sorry, sorry.
I forgot I was here. *hangs head in shame*
#ChaseForBook9
Wait, the Requiem is on AGAIN?
That'd suck
congrats to all the competition winners!!!
Hmmm... this is a little boring...
*teleports away, coming back with a karaoke machine*
I gotta go now! *poofs* back 1-4hrs
Alex, it's been going all day. It ends twelve o'clock midnight on the first in Seattle, US.
And... Oh.
I'm meant to have my first dance with Harry..
*gets out phone* EVERYONE GET INTO THE PICTURE! I'LL PUT IT ON A TIMER!
#ChaseForBook9
*walks up to Gemma*
May I have this dance?
Karaoke!
Bye Zaf.
Bye zaf!
Yeah... Sorry about that Gemma.
#ChaseForBook9
after 5 hours of trains, i am back
Edward! Hello!
#ChaseForBook9
*sings karaoke*
Msd
Welcome, to the Requiem Ball!
#ChaseForBook9
Yes you may, sparky
Trip its fine, go dance with adra ;)
And Snow's here!
#ChaseForBook9
*smiles and dances*
I don't think I've met you before, Gemma.
Guys
*teleports* *grabs random people* *teleports to middle of room* *repeats*
Picture. I need a picture. Smile!
*takes pictures*
#ChaseForBook9
wait, isnt it tomorrow?
SNOWLOCK DANCE NOW
It ends tomorrow, Edward. At midnight in seattle
oh *appears in suit*
*hides from Mara's camera*
I think we have. You used to have a picture of valkyrie holding Skulduggery s real head, did you not?
*smiles back and continues dancing*
*leaps into the photo, being photographed in mid air*
#ChaseForBook9
-runs off to get dressed and returns in the same white tuxedo with the red bow tie and rose-
Okay, then.
Am I allowed to be here?
*waves casually to Alex*
*puts on red and blue bow tie*
Yes. Why wouldn't you be?
#ChaseForBook9
As long as you don't.. uh. Pretend to be people anymore.
Oh yes, that was me.
*grins sheepishly*
Sorry for forgetting.
Everyone is allowed alex ^.^
Or draw things on their faces.
snow?
Yeah, we used to talk a lot sparky :3 its ok for forgetting, that was months ago
*twirls her round*
Oh right, Sparky....
Wait.
*runs over to Trip*
I forgot to tell you how handsome you look
*joins in and grins* Hi.
Aw. And you look very beautiful.
*bops her lightly on the nose*
#ChaseForBook9
trip, were you at canada water?
Hello Valkyrie.
#ChaseForBook9
Hi Val! *waves*
*also- I'm going to be on the road for a little bit so idk how my connection will be. But I'll still be here*
*giggles and looks down*
Guess who feels stupid, I bet you can't.
*smiles*
Ugh why am I such a dork
*waves*
*trips*
hello valkyrie
Hi, Valkyrie.
Yeah... About that...
I kinda didn't realise about the tickets and I only figured that out when I got there and... no. Well, yes. But not at the talk.
#ChaseForBook9
*smiles then goes to tackle Val, biting her arm*
oh, the talk was good, but derek didnt tell what happens in book 9
Aww sparky dont be sily. A lot of people forget me. I hardly come on and ive been here for 2 years, its natural xD
*pulls arm free of Adra's bite* *tries to kick her in the face but long dresses don't have that range of motion and ends up falling over*
GODDAMN DRESSES
Yes, yes... I'm sorry about that, Sparky.
*laughs*
That'd probably do it.
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a friend to greet.
Thank you for the dance.
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