So... I'll be getting my very first pair of glasses in a few weeks. That's not the end of the world, however... This is:
What I didn't expect was that those glasses will barely be able to help improve my eyesight at all and that I'll have to see a specialist asap.

I'm still shocked 'cause, while I did notice my eyes getting ever so slightly worse, I had no idea how bad it actually is. Long story short: My right eye is at only 40% capacity (the left is better with 62%), which will probably only continue to worsen over time? And since the glasses will barely do anything... yeah...

Wish me luck to get an appointment quickly and not 6+ months from now...

Remember that I hosted an art raffle back in June? I'm not proud of how long it's been and I'm sorry. I just didn't know how to do it with all the stuff that happened behind the scenes...

However, I'd like to announce that I've finally been able to commit to what I promised months ago. That said, I've re-drawn all sketches from back then improving each and am currently finishing the 6th of the 7 drawings. I should have them all done by December 2nd at the latest.

Again, I'm sorry that it took me forever, but I hope you'll like the results nonetheless. :)

My cat died today... I'll... be back some other time... maybe...
goes back to the corner crying some more

*Taking this child with me might have been the worst decision I've ever made. Showing mercy once lead to so many unforeseen consequences, suffering and loss. So why is my heart telling me it's what had to be done? Why would I risk more when I know only suffering awaits me further down the road.
I feel conflicted. And for once in my whole existence, I don't know if I'll be around long enough to see everything unfold. And yet... It's alright. Strangely I don't fear my own end like I used to. Instead I'll keep my head high and walk straight ahead.*
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Foreshadowing Teaser

(I can't concentrate today and that was one of the easier parts to translate. Although there's a lot happening between this and the previous teaser... xD)

*The clouds above my head, as white as I'd never seen before, seemed so near. All I had to do was reach out my hand and I would be able to feel a softness like never before...
Lost in my thoughts I forgot all about the beast beneath me, jolted as a deep growl woke me from my daydream. Or was this a daydream all along? Was my mind playing with me?
No, it couldn't be. No dream was ever as real as these smooth auburn scales underneath me, the mighty claws gently holding my legs or the fact that I was sitting on a giant dragons back! Well, the last part could very well be part of a dream.
He had turned his head to look me in the eyes all while flying steady, never shaking. Was that an amused glimmer I saw in his golden pupil? I felt my cheeks turning red. 'How would you react if it was your first time flying!' I'd like to shout, but considering that I was at the dragons mercy I wouldn't want to give him a reason to let me fall. A fall so deep that it would be impossible to survive.*

*I can't tell what's real anymore. One moment, a giant, golden eyed Dragon with glistening auburn scales stood before me. The next, there was no beast. No creature from myths and nightmares, but a tall, muscular man. His hair was the same auburn shade like the dragons scales, and those honey colored eyes were burning straight into my soul. It was almost like... like the gaze from my dreams.
That can't be possible! I've never seen this man before in my entire life, that I would remember for sure, so how...?
"Little human, you committed a grave sin by entering this forest of mine", the man said, his voice deep and a little raspy as if he wasn't using it a lot, "for I am the ruler of these lands.
But as it was not your own choice to come here I'll now give you one: Leave and die like the humans who left you here, or stay with me and live."*

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more teaser (also shortened 'cause lack of space)
I have to cut an awful lot of text to keep it 'friendly' while still have it make sense xD

*A cold gaze that won't let me sleep peacefully at night. Eyes like molten gold looking straight into my soul, following my every move. The smell of smoke and ash fills my nose, old yet almost giving a comfortable feeling. The longing for something long forgotten awakes...*
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Teaser
(from my 1st draft, or as I like to call it, 'the stories overall guideline')

Cut it there because I'm not sure how much gore (if any at all) I'm allowed to share. If anyone could give me some examples of what would still be considered acceptable that would help a lot!
Otherwise I'm afraid you'll only get to read the more 'boring' parts where not much happens, sorry.

Having 9 votes, Dragons are clearly the overall favorite. Demons & Shapeshifter take 2nd place with 4 votes each.

Time to start writing. Thanks everyone ♥

Vampires, Werewolves/Shapeshifter in general, Dragons, Demons, Elves/Fae, Merpeople or Elementals ... Which would you pick? (♥ the corresponding comment/s)

Asking because I have at least one idea for each and can't focus on anything 'cause they all compete inside my head.

Congratulations! A shiny Festival Ralts hatched out of one of your eggs (Chain #211)!
another spare shiny... why not a few mega ables or a SM for a change?

I... thought I posted it already, but it seems I didn't announce the winners yet (Sorry! >.<)


Anyways... Here're the lucky people who've won the raffle:
Plus
-Loki-
Wuffels
Guri

We also have a few runner ups who will receive a smaller (no full body) drawing:
Random~Mew
RainRipple
KY4TR4



I'll finish them as soon as I can, however please be prepared that it might take a few weeks (due to me renovating and everything going on behind the scene).
Congratulation everything and thank you for joining ♥

My birthday is just 1 month away.
I'm getting another year older yet again...? D:

Free Art Raffle
I'll randomly pick a winner and draw their character
Ends: June 25th

To join: Leave a link to your character (max 2), alongside anything else I need to know (e.g. wishes) in the comments


Sharing appreciated!
More people will win the more join.

Take a look at this adorable little artist!
Thanks to her Maine Coon blood she isn't the smallest cat so working around her isn't exactly possible. She also bites and paws the pencil so... yeah. I'm on a forced break. More cuddle-time for her I guess?

Probably a little hard to make out with the construction lines and all, but I've decided to give it a try anyways.
What do you think?

It's complete! >-< FINALLY! This took me forever, but now that it's done I feel happy. It's my most complex drawing yet.
What do you think?

Mind leaving your opinion on my other post?

Can I ask for your opinions please? Thanks!
Here's the one from yesterday
And this is the same but with the wings shaded
Can I leave them like that? I don't want the lights too extreme for this one.

No mega able, but a shiny... at least something I guess?

Took my hand away from her belly, she did not like that. Now my hand is 'glued' to her belly/chest, she purrs and is happy. Literally she holds my whole underarm and hand hostage xD
...I love my little stalker too much ♥