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@MissNMTX @Zina @RoseyLittle @SquirtleSquad @DaddysCosmicBunny @CuriousBaker Thanks for being patient friends! Sleep has been in short supply this week but the show must go on. Soooooo... feel free to read chapters 37-41. The book is for sure picking up momentum. Please remember to be checking in at least once a week so I dont have to guess if you are still participating. Have an amazing week! Pigtail

@RoseyLittle @MissNMTX @Zina @SquirtleSquad @kimmybunny @DaddysCosmicBunny Questions and new assignments are up friends!!! Its also time for a check in again. To check in tell me wether or not you think what is happening to Devrycks prisoner is justified or not?

Trauma hits everyone different. You are doing the right things. You will make it through this. I believe in you.

@MissNMTX @RoseyLittle @SquirtleSquad @DaddysCosmicBunny @CuriousBaker You know what time it is!!! Qithput further teasing feel free to read chapters 42-46! Also the pole for our midway meeting is up so please go vote! Have an amazing rest of the week friends.

I know what it feels like to not have many friends in real life. That quiet loneliness can ache in places you didn’t know existed. I have people online who care, who show up, who understand me in ways that matter, but in the physical world it feels so sparse right now, and that hurts in its own quiet way. The world itself feels overwhelming. You turn on the TV or scroll your phone and there is no shelter from it. The fear follows you from room to room, like a storm that doesn’t know how to pass. It’s exhausting, and it’s heartbreaking. I wish I had a magic wand. I wish I could smooth the sharp edges and make everything feel safe again. I can’t do that. But what I can do, what we can do, is be here. We are here to listen. We are here to sit beside you, even in the silence. You don’t have to explain yourself or be strong for us. The world may feel frightening right now, but you are not facing it alone. We will walk through this together, one breath, one moment, one small act of kindness at a time. My door is always open if you need someone to talk to

Lately, I’ve been feeling really sad. The kind of sad that drains motivation until even getting out of bed feels impossible. I tried to stay positive, to be uplifting, to push through it quietly. Then I got really sick, most likely from chemo, it hit me hard, so hard I was crawling just to get into bed. Thankfully my stomach has settled, my body no longer aches or feels like it’s vibrating, and little by little, the sadness has started to loosen its grip. I’m writing this because no one really knew how sad I was. I didn’t let anyone see it, I let the depression consume me until I didn’t even know where to begin anymore. I could barely keep a smile on my face, and I had no energy left for anything. It made me start thinking about others. How many of the people who are always cheering others on have laid in bed wondering how they were going to get up because of depression? How many of the “strong” or “happy” ones are quietly carrying more than anyone realizes? That thought broke my heart. There were moments when I wrote small pieces about my sadness, but I never went deep. I never wanted others to see my true broken pieces my true sadness, how heartbroken and emotionally exhausted I was and how I couldn’t see past my own hands. Looking back, that’s when I should have reached out. I should have let others in and allowed them to help ease the weight I was carrying. I’m not sharing this for pity, and I’m not asking for concern or attention. I feel much better now than I did then. I’m sharing this as a reminder. Please check on the ones who are always smiling. Let them know you care. Let them know you’re there to listen if they need a friend. Because sometimes the people who spend their lives making others feel happy are the ones who need it the most. Until next time, remember this: you matter, You are loved. And you are worthy of being loved. -Miss Anna-

@MissAnna Thank you for trusting us with something this tender. What you shared takes so much courage, especially after carrying it quietly for so long. I’m really sorry you went through that depth of sadness and the physical toll on top of it, no one deserves to feel that alone. Your words are such an important reminder that strength doesn’t always look like smiling or pushing through, and that even the most giving hearts can be hurting deeply. I hope you know how much your honesty matters and how many people it will help feel less unseen. I’m really glad to hear you’re feeling lighter now, even if it’s just little by little. You matter so much, and you deserve the same care and compassion you so freely give to others. Thank you for this reminder to check in, to listen, and to love more intentionally. Please continue to be strong and know that you too are special, matter and loved 💛

This has really helped me today

@RoseyLittle @MissNMTX @Zina @kimmybunny @SquirtleSquad @DaddysCosmicBunny Hello all sorry this is a few hours late!!! A nap may have tried to claim my soul 🤣 We are a good 35% into the book so be on the lookout soon for a pole for our midway discussion!!! I usually have a hard time getting folks together but I know we can do it if we set our minds to it. The being said feel free to read chapters 27-31!!! Happy reading 📚

Here’s a fun little activity for grounding and self care! Creating your own little grounding kit. We always have fun running this in trauma group programming. The ‘why’ behind this activity is because when we are activated or triggered, it is hard for us to think and remember what things help us. So keeping a kit stocked by you in your room or a safe place means you just have to remember to open your box. And partners or loved ones can be told about it too. Plus it’s just fun and we can use glitter and sparkles! 💕 You can get creative and decorate a box, crate or chest of any kind. You could use a shoe box, or craft stores/dollar stores have all kinds of ones to choose from. You can decorate the outside and inside, with decoupage, paint, stickers, gems! Anything that speaks to you. Not feeling creative? That’s okay, there’s lots of pretty boxes out there to choose from that you can just pick up and fill. Then you put in things that are soothing to you like: - your favourite grounding tools (maybe a journal, a list of people you can reach out to, breathing visualization steps, grounding technique cards), - things for your senses (could be your favourite scent candle or essential oils, play doh or slime to squeeze or other sensory toys, a suckable candy or chocolate to put on your tongue, BUBBLES TO BLOW!) - comfort objects (could be grounding photos of loved ones or special memories/places, nostalgic items like shells from a trip, a soft stuffie, a letter you write yourself or someone else has written you) - things that focus your mind (could be a colouring or puzzle book, fidget toys, crochet or knitting, a favourite book to read) These are all just ideas, whatever works for you! This thread can be a space people can post their own kits if they already have them, or want to try making one!

Trying to break patterns is not easy! I think you're showing great bravery. Sending you warms thoughts 🌟

oh sweetie I'm so sorry you're feeling the stress!! Like you said just remember deep breath! And remember I think you are way stronger than you think you are!! You're incredibly brave to come here and reach out! But even better, your self-aware of what you're doing! Which means you are in control!! And I will sit here with you and metaphorically hold your hand anytime you need me to! 🫂❤️❤️ Big hugs my friend big hugs!!

@MissNMTX @Zina @RoseyLittle @SquirtleSquad @DaddysCosmicBunny @CuriousBaker Please comment here friends to let me know you are still going forward with us!!! I know some of us have been a little busy but the once a week check in helps me keep it all organized.

Healing is not a straight line, it doesn’t come with a deadline or a finish flag. It takes time, it takes facing nightmares that don’t always make sense. It takes therapy, and often more therapy than you ever thought you’d need. And that doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means the wound was deep. One thing that helped me was journaling. When thoughts loop endlessly in my mind, writing them down gives them somewhere to go. It’s called docking. Taking the pain out of your head and placing it on paper so it doesn’t keep racing, so it doesn’t keep owning every quiet moment. You won’t forget what happened. That isn’t failure. Healing isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about time. Time to breathe without bracing. Time to look in the mirror and slowly stop seeing only the broken child who spent years just trying to survive. The way I coped was therapy. I know how hard it is to take that step. I know how vulnerable it feels. But it helped me understand something vital, what happened to me was not my fault. And what happened to you is not you fault either. Surviving does not define us as damaged. It defines us as resilient. Please remember this: You are not alone. You are not broken beyond repair. And you are worthy of being loved My door is always open if you need a friend

@Snowyy I’m really sorry you’re carrying this. What you’re describing makes so much sense, especially after going through something that hurt you deeply. Nothing about the way you’re reacting means you’re broken or “odd”, it means your mind and body learned how to survive when things weren’t safe. That on-edge feeling and those coping habits are signs of strength, even if they feel exhausting now. Healing doesn’t mean pretending it never happened, and it doesn’t require you to relive or explain it in detail if you’re not ready. It’s okay to move forward slowly. The pain coming back doesn’t mean you’ve failed or gone backwards, it just means your system is still trying to protect you. There are ways to cope without talking much about the past. Some people find grounding things helpful when memories hit, focusing on your breathing, noticing what you can see or feel around you, or doing something physical like walking or stretching to remind your body that you’re safe now. Writing things out privately, creating routines that help you feel steady, or having one small thing that brings comfort can also help take the edge off. None of this fixes everything overnight, and that’s okay. Please be gentle with yourself. What happened was not your fault, and feeling disgust or pain about it doesn’t define who you are. You’re already doing something brave by wanting to heal. You don’t have to do this perfectly, and you don’t have to do it alone, support can look many different ways, at your pace, on your terms. I’m really glad you reached out. You deserve peace, and even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, it is possible to move forward while still honoring what you’ve been through.

@LittleAmbi Thank you for sharing this. I’m really glad you wrote, even if you’re not sure why you did. Feeling that lonely can be incredibly heavy, and it makes a lot of sense that being home so much has stirred things back up again. I want you to know your feelings are valid, and for sure you’re not weak or failing for feeling this way. It actually says a lot about you that you’re still trying: working out, doing chores, looking for ways to care for yourself even when it’s hard. That takes real strength, even if it doesn’t feel like it’s helping right now. Loneliness is a tough one, it’s not something you can “productivity” your way out of, and that’s not your fault. (And for what it’s worth, you spelled loneliness just fine. I’m really sorry you’re carrying so much, especially with everything going on in the world. When dark thoughts start to feel overwhelming, reaching out like this is a meaningful step. You’re not invisible here, and you’re not alone in this moment, even if it feels that way inside. I’m here to listen, truly. If you want to talk more about what’s been weighing on you, you don’t have to hold it all by yourself. 💛Feel free to follow and reach out to me anytime, even if you want to just say hello!

I'm right here with you if you need someone to talk to. I know how much you loved your kitty cat and I can't imagine the pain you're going through. It's heartbreaking and it absolutely just sucks. They aren't just an animal they become your kids they become your family they become your best friend. They love you unconditionally and when you lose them you feel like you lose a part of yourself. I might not be right beside you but I'm sending you the biggest most warmest hug. I'm right here if you need me

@MissNMTX @Zina @RoseyLittle @SquirtleSquad @kimmybunny @DaddysCosmicBunny @CuriousBaker Alright friends. For those of you that enjoy these here are questions for chapters 32-36 The mystery is really killing me at this point and stopping at the chapter marks is definitely hard. Per usual make sure to spoil your answers and post in the linked topic below. Post here: https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/64956-nocticadia-question-answers-spoilers/?do=getLastComment

@MissNMTX @Zina @RoseyLittle @SquirtleSquad @kimmybunny @DaddysCosmicBunny @CuriousBaker So sorry friends last night was a giant mess lol. But I know we all have days like that. I havnt heard from a few of you. If you are struggling please resch out and communitlcate as I 100% understand. Without further ado feel free to read chapters 37-41

Thank you for being so kind to me and thank you for your kind offer

Thank you for your kindness

When chemo had you broken, sick and dizzy. When darker times and depression took hold. When you were brought down to your very lowest... one of your first thoughts was still for other people and if they might need help... 😭like it or not, you are a truly special person. ❤️ ... and yes you are right. Those who have felt or still feel deep pain, are often the quickest to offer support, because they are the ones who know how much a kind word or gesture can mean in a moment of darkness. If you ever want to vent to a random 3rd party about how much of a struggle life can be, and how much energy it seems to want to take from you, I am here for you and I think so are a great many people on this forum.

You are a very strong person. I have known other people who have had chemo. It's never easy. Thank you for being a person who cheers others on and thank you for the reminder to reach out to others who may secretly be having a bad time. You never know when someone needs a little extra light in their life.

@RoseyLittle @MissNMTX @Zina @SquirtleSquad @kimmybunny @DaddysCosmicBunny Alright friends here are questions for chapters 26-31!!! Chapter 31 was sooooo amazing. I hope yall are enjoying this story as much as I am. Like usual remember to use spoilers and post in the area linked below. Post here: https://www.ddlgforum.com/topic/64956-nocticadia-question-answers-spoilers/?do=getLastComment

Hello all! Pigtail book wurm extraordinaire again! So my sub club The NNC is bustling but the main club here has been a little dead. Soooo I am hoping to bring a little life to it. I am going to do some more posting and such but I would love any suggestions yall would like to see! Also please comment here if you are jyst in support or interested in general! Let's make this the year of reading because I know we all have reading goals we want to make!!! Pigtail

I’ve had people disappear on me too, and sometimes I wish I’d had a bit more context before getting invested. A Social Media Background Check can help spot mismatched vibes early on, like seeing someone’s interests or patterns before things get weird. It won’t stop ghosting, but it can save you from walking straight into another dead end. Sometimes a little upfront clarity makes the whole thing sting less.

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Reader, I'm just curious, how do we feel about book series? I'm great with interconnected stand alone, duets, and even a trilogy as long as each book matters. But somewhere deep down inside of me I get agitated having to read book after book for just one story! Sometimes, all these series just annoy me. Especially, when I've read several that could be much shorter.

@RoseyLittle I'm the worst book club member! It's so hard for me to slow the pace of my reading. Sometimes I just want to keep reading at least to a different stopping point. I'm been a good girl though and not done that. The upside is I read through loads of other books and set my reading goal for 2026 in the meantime.

Ok love this question because we are all soooo different. I am almost exscluviely a series reader, the one I am on now is 6 books and like 3000 pages. Personally if the story is done well (I read alot of fantasy with world building and such) I will enjoy keeping on reading. I like a largely over arching plot and to me a book or even three isnt always enough. That being said I have read books where I just wanted it over and the occasionall stand alone or duet is a nice pallet cleanser

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Hi 👋 I made this bracelet I think its really cute and wanted to show someone its got a bunny bead, a tiara bead, a happy cloud bead, a flower bead, a m bead and a letter p bead which stands for princess! I made it with pink/white/red beads and I tried to make it little themed

WOW! This is such a beautiful, thoughtful activity, thank you for sharing it so warmly. I love how you highlight the why behind it, because it’s so true: when we’re activated or overwhelmed, even the simplest grounding tools can slip right out of our minds. Having a kit ready, created by our calmer selves, is such a compassionate gift to our future selves. And the way you describe it makes the whole process feel joyful and empowering, glitter, sparkles, soothing textures, comforting memories, all woven together into something that’s both practical and deeply personal. 💕 Your ideas are wonderfully accessible too. Whether someone wants to go all-out decorating a treasure box or just pick up something simple and fill it with care, there’s no wrong way to do it. I especially love the mix of sensory items, comfort objects, and mind-focusing tool, it’s such a gentle reminder that grounding can come from so many places. Thank you for sharing this in a way that feels safe, creative, and motivating. It’s the kind of post that makes people feel seen, supported, and inspired to try something nurturing for themselves. Keep up the good work!🌿✨ This is such a beautiful, thoughtful activity, thank you for sharing it so warmly. I love how you highlight the why behind it, because it’s so true: when we’re activated or overwhelmed, even the simplest grounding tools can slip right out of our minds. Having a kit ready, created by our calmer selves, is such a compassionate gift to our future selves. And the way you describe it makes the whole process feel joyful and empowering - glitter, sparkles, soothing textures, comforting memories, all woven together into something that’s both practical and deeply personal. 💕 Your ideas are wonderfully accessible too. Whether someone wants to go all-out decorating a treasure box or just pick up something simple and fill it with care, there’s no wrong way to do it. I especially love the mix of sensory items, comfort objects, and mind-focusing tool, it’s such a gentle reminder that grounding can come from so many places. Thank you for sharing this in a way that feels safe, creative, and motivating. It’s the kind of post that makes people feel seen, supported, and inspired to try something nurturing for themselves. Keep up the good work!🌿✨

I’m so sorry this is overwhelming and hard right now. It’s beautiful that you recognize the trigger, the trauma response and old coping patterns even as they happen. That is the biggest part of the battle in slowly changing them. I can hear the way you are holding yourself with compassion in it too and I am all out Pom-pom cheerleading you doing that. I know sometimes a return of old coping mechanisms can feel like a game over button that starts us over. Womp womp. But this isn’t retro Mario style gaming, it’s 2026 rpg style! When we return to the coping mechanism we are not back at the beginning, we bring with us all our xp, and gear!! I swear this metaphor works. 🤣 Even in an old behaviour YOU are a different person than each time before, with a little more awareness, a little more practice. Like you write, you are not alone. One breath at a time, one moment at a time. You are human and beautifully imperfect. Also *climbs into the hard place with you and just sits* we don’t need to fix nothin. Happy to just sit with you in it. ♥️

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Part 1 : I’m sorry Pigtail I’ve been playing catch up on a lot of things, and I only just got a chance to sit down with my thoughts on this read. I have finally had a chance to catch up my questions with my reading though! Hooray 🥳 I’ll post Part 2 later today, and I’ll mark on my calendar to ensure I check in weekly from now on.

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@NickyMoon It starts with one good person. Unfortunately if is a very reasonable and understandable response for anyone who has been through trauma. If you have been badly hurt by people in the past, why would your trauma ever want you to let someone close when you are feeling so weak and vulnerable. You trauma puts up walls as a defence, to limit the maximum possible damage, but it comes at the terrible cost of having to go through all your problems alone when you really don't need to. I think you need to reprogram your brain by showing it that some people can be trusted and can help. When you are feeling better, find someone who you know is reliable, kind, and trustworthy. This could be a friend, family member, or loved one. You can even tell them in advance what you are going through and that you might call on them from time to time. Start trusting them and talking to them about small things, not major emergencies - you wont want to do that yet. By talking to them about small things you are teaching your brain that its ok to seek help, and that this person can be trusted. Hopefully by the time a 'big thing' comes along you will already have established a bond and you will feel more ready to talk, because it is not just a huge bombshell out of nowhere, but just something slightly worse than things you've already successfully dealt with together. Starting with small things may seem silly, but remember its not really for 'you' it's for your brain. Give it the positive memories it needs to help fix and heal the broken trust from the past. I hope this helps. No one should go through all their pain and suffering alone. 🫂

Hello!! I want to start by saying it makes complete sense that you want to move forward without having to live again every detail. Pushing yourself to "talk it out" before you’re ready can feel like being retraumatized again and again, and you don’t have to do that to find your peace. That on edge feeling you said, is your nervous system trying to protect you, it’s that your body is still operating in survival mode. I can tell you what worked for me, and what my ex therapist tolf me when i was 12, when memories or disgust hit, they aren't just thoughts, they are physical sensations, instead of trying to think your way out, try to calm the body: If you're feeling overwhelmed, splash ice cold water on your face or hold an ice cube, this resets the nervous system instantly. This worked for me and take it with care, this mnay be work for me but not for you, if the memories force themselves on you, try a to visualize it or do it physically: have a safe jar, when a memory or feeling starts to overwhelm you, put that specific "image" or "feeling" into the container and lock that. The disgust you do feel is an extreme common reaction to bad experiences, but it belongs to the event, not to you. You are the person who survived it, not the gross thing that happened. YOU ARE STRONG, YOU ARE VALID AND WHAT YOU FEEL IS VALID, i'm sending you hugs and lot of positive vibes, if you need to talk about it or even if you need someone, reach me. Sending you best wishes and hugs❤️❤️.

I am sooo excited you listed Little People!!!! I have them too and love them! I also have Weebles, same idea, only rounded on the bottom so the wobble, but don't fall down.... I could spend hours!

Movie night starts in one hour, hope you can make it https://hyperbeam.com/i/vDqJWR1m

I recently watched 'Marie Antoinette' (2006) on netflix and it was soooo good! I want to watch more historical movies and I was thinking we could make a list in chronological order. Like we could have movies about the middle ages, then movies about the 1800s, all the way to movies about the '50s! What do you think?

I think you are doing amazing friend and I am really happy you joined us!!! Reading other books is the only way I get through. I am doing three currently and considering adding a fourth lol.

this is a wonderful idea! thank you so much for sharing!!

Hello, It is good to see someone around my age, I am 55. I just learned I have middle qualities, I knew I was different from my family. I talked to someone who knew "littles" It described me, so here I am. I hope we can be friends and chat, i am not looking for anything more than friends.

Hi puppyskull, I think that is a nice idea and with current technology, it is easy to make such lists. I have asked Grok 3 the following Here is the result, I hope this will help you a little in your quest for historical movies: Prehistoric Era 1. 10,000 BC (2008) A young hunter embarks on a quest to save his love from raiders amidst mammoths and pyramids. Flashy but wildly speculative. Accuracy: 20% (Mammoths didn’t help build pyramids; timelines are jumbled.) 2. Quest for Fire (1981) A tribe of early humans searches for a new fire source. Gritty and grounded, with invented language. Accuracy: 70% (Reasonable depiction of prehistoric life, though speculative.) 3. The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) A Cro-Magnon girl is raised by Neanderthals. Visually rich but leans on dramatic fiction. Accuracy: 50% (Some anthropology, but heavily fictionalized.) 4. Alpha (2018) A young man and a wolf bond during the Ice Age. Stunning visuals, loose on specifics. Accuracy: 60% (Plausible survival tale, but details are imagined.) Ancient History (Before 500 CE) 5. The Scorpion King (2002) A warrior rises against a tyrant in ancient Mesopotamia. Campy and action-packed. Accuracy: 30% (Inspired by myth, not history.) 6. 300 (2006) Spartans fight Persians at Thermopylae. Stylized and epic, but exaggerated. Accuracy: 40% (Core event real, details and aesthetics dramatized.) 7. Troy (2004) The Trojan War unfolds with romance and battles. Grand but myth-heavy. Accuracy: 50% (Based on Homer, not archaeology.) 8. Alexander (2004) Alexander the Great’s conquests and personal struggles. Ambitious but simplified. Accuracy: 65% (Broad strokes correct, some relationships speculative.) 9. Gladiator (2000) A Roman general seeks revenge in the arena. Gripping, but liberties taken. Accuracy: 60% (Roman culture captured, plot fictional.) 10. Cleopatra (1963) The Egyptian queen navigates love and power. Lavish, but romanticized. Accuracy: 55% (Key events real, details embellished.) Middle Ages (500–1500 CE) 11. The 13th Warrior (1999) An Arab poet joins Vikings against a mysterious foe. Moody and adventurous. Accuracy: 50% (Viking life decent, plot fictional.) 12. Braveheart (1995) William Wallace fights for Scottish freedom. Stirring but notoriously loose. Accuracy: 40% (Major events skewed, timelines off.) 13. Kingdom of Heaven (2005) A blacksmith joins the Crusades. Visually epic, selectively accurate. Accuracy: 60% (Crusade context solid, characters fictionalized.) 14. The Name of the Rose (1986) A monk investigates murders in a 14th-century abbey. Dark and detailed. Accuracy: 80% (Medieval life well-researched, story invented.) 15. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) Robin Hood battles the Sheriff of Nottingham. Fun but fanciful. Accuracy: 35% (Legend-based, not historical.) 16. A Knight’s Tale (2001) A peasant jousts his way to fame. Playful and anachronistic. Accuracy: 30% (Medieval vibe with modern twists.) 17. Excalibur (1981) The Arthurian legend in all its mythic glory. Poetic, not factual. Accuracy: 25% (Pure fantasy rooted in legend.) 18. The Lion in Winter (1968) Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine spar over succession. Witty and grounded. Accuracy: 75% (Dialogue imagined, politics accurate.) 19. Becket (1964) Thomas Becket’s clash with Henry II. Dramatic and well-costumed. Accuracy: 70% (Core conflict real, some details enhanced.) 20. Andrei Rublev (1966) A Russian icon painter navigates a brutal 15th century. Artistic and immersive. Accuracy: 85% (Cultural depiction strong, specifics speculative.) Early Modern Period (1500–1800 CE) 21. Elizabeth (1998) Elizabeth I rises to power amid intrigue. Stylish and intense. Accuracy: 65% (Key events real, some drama added.) 22. Shakespeare in Love (1998) Shakespeare finds inspiration for Romeo and Juliet. Charming fiction. Accuracy: 40% (Creative take on sparse facts.) 23. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) Sisters vie for Henry VIII’s affection. Glossy but simplified. Accuracy: 50% (Broad strokes true, details fudged.) 24. The New World (2005) Pocahontas and John Smith’s story. Lyrical and reflective. Accuracy: 60% (Romanticized but researched.) 25. The Duelists (1977) Two officers feud during the Napoleonic Wars. Elegant and precise. Accuracy: 75% (Military life accurate, story fictional.) 26. Barry Lyndon (1975) An Irish rogue climbs 18th-century society. Visually meticulous. Accuracy: 80% (Period detail superb, plot invented.) 27. The Madness of King George (1994) George III’s mental decline unfolds. Witty and well-acted. Accuracy: 70% (Health issues real, some events dramatized.) 28. A Man for All Seasons (1966) Thomas More defies Henry VIII. Dignified and faithful. Accuracy: 85% (Strongly based on real events.) 29. The Mission (1986) Jesuits defend a South American mission. Haunting and researched. Accuracy: 75% (Historical context solid, specifics fictional.) 30. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) A British captain pursues a French ship. Vivid and detailed. Accuracy: 85% (Naval life spot-on, story fictional.) 1800s 31. Marie Antoinette (2006) The young queen navigates Versailles before the Revolution. Stylish and subjective. Accuracy: 55% (Visuals strong, events selective.) 32. The Duchess (2008) Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, faces love and duty. Opulent and emotional. Accuracy: 65% (Life events real, some liberties taken.) 33. The Young Victoria (2009) Victoria’s early reign and romance. Romantic and regal. Accuracy: 70% (Key moments accurate, dialogue imagined.) 34. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Elizabeth Bennet finds love in Regency England. Lush adaptation. Accuracy: 75% (Austen’s world well-realized, fiction-based.) 35. Les Misérables (2012) A man seeks redemption amid revolution. Grand and theatrical. Accuracy: 60% (Historical backdrop solid, story fictional.) 36. Gangs of New York (2002) Rival gangs clash in 1860s New York. Gritty and exaggerated. Accuracy: 50% (Setting real, events dramatized.) 37. The Last of the Mohicans (1992) A frontiersman aids sisters during the French and Indian War. Sweeping romance. Accuracy: 55% (War context good, plot fictional.) 38. Amistad (1997) Enslaved Africans revolt on a ship. Powerful but simplified. Accuracy: 70% (Core story true, details adjusted.) 39. 12 Years a Slave (2013) A free man is enslaved in the antebellum South. Brutal and unflinching. Accuracy: 90% (Based on a memoir, highly accurate.) 40. Lincoln (2012) Lincoln pushes to abolish slavery. Detailed and focused. Accuracy: 85% (Events well-documented, some dialogue crafted.) 41. Gone with the Wind (1939) A Southern belle survives the Civil War. Epic but biased. Accuracy: 60% (Period feel strong, perspective romanticized.) 42. The Leopard (1963) A Sicilian noble faces a changing world. Sumptuous and reflective. Accuracy: 80% (Historical shift accurate, story fictional.) 43. The Age of Innocence (1993) A man wrestles with love in 1870s New York. Exquisite detail. Accuracy: 75% (Society portrayed well, fiction-based.) 44. The Piano (1993) A mute woman navigates colonial New Zealand. Haunting and unique. Accuracy: 70% (Cultural context good, story invented.) 45. The Prestige (2006) Rival magicians feud in Victorian London. Stylish and twisty. Accuracy: 60% (Period tech real, plot fictional.) 46. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) The outlaw’s final days. Slow and atmospheric. Accuracy: 75% (Key events true, mood interpretive.) 47. The Alamo (2004) Texans defend against Mexico in 1836. Earnest but simplified. Accuracy: 65% (Battle real, characters enhanced.) 48. Cold Mountain (2003) A soldier deserts to reunite with his love. Poignant and gritty. Accuracy: 60% (War backdrop solid, story fictional.) 49. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) A man seeks revenge after betrayal. Swashbuckling fun. Accuracy: 50% (Based on Dumas, not history.) 50. Waterloo (1970) Napoleon faces defeat in 1815. Grand and detailed. Accuracy: 80% (Battle well-recreated, some drama added.) Early 1900s (1900–1930s) 51. Titanic (1997) Love blooms aboard the doomed ship. Blockbuster with heart. Accuracy: 70% (Ship details strong, romance fictional.) 52. The King’s Speech (2010) George VI overcomes a stammer. Warm and inspiring. Accuracy: 85% (Events real, some moments condensed.) 53. The Great Gatsby (2013) Excess defines the Roaring Twenties. Flashy and tragic. Accuracy: 65% (Era captured, story fictional.) 54. Downton Abbey (2019) A royal visit stirs the estate. Polished and nostalgic. Accuracy: 75% (Class dynamics real, plot invented.) 55. The Artist (2011) A silent film star faces talkies. Charming and clever. Accuracy: 80% (Hollywood transition accurate, story fictional.) 56. Chicago (2002) Murderesses vie for fame in the 1920s. Sassy and stylized. Accuracy: 60% (Jazz Age vibe good, cases dramatized.) 57. Changeling (2008) A mother fights corruption in 1920s LA. Grim and true. Accuracy: 85% (Based on real events, well-researched.) 58. The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) Irish brothers face the War of Independence. Raw and poignant. Accuracy: 80% (Conflict accurate, characters fictional.) 59. A Room with a View (1985) A woman finds love in Edwardian England. Romantic and refined. Accuracy: 75% (Society well-shown, fiction-based.) 60. The English Patient (1996) A wartime romance unfolds in flashbacks. Lush and layered. Accuracy: 60% (War setting real, story fictional.) World War II (1930s–1940s) 61. The Imitation Game (2014) Alan Turing cracks Enigma. Tense and moving. Accuracy: 75% (Core true, personal life simplified.) 62. Schindler’s List (1993) Oskar Schindler saves Jews during the Holocaust. Devastating and real. Accuracy: 90% (Highly factual, deeply researched.) 63. Dunkirk (2017) Soldiers escape a WWII beach. Visceral and immersive. Accuracy: 85% (Events accurate, characters composite.) 64. The Pianist (2002) A Jewish musician survives the Warsaw Ghetto. Harrowing and true. Accuracy: 90% (Based on a memoir, very accurate.) 65. Downfall (2004) Hitler’s final days in the bunker. Intense and detailed. Accuracy: 90% (Based on eyewitness accounts.) 66. Life Is Beautiful (1997) A father shields his son in a concentration camp. Heartbreakingly whimsical. Accuracy: 60% (Holocaust real, story fictional.) 67. Atonement (2007) A lie alters lives during WWII. Elegant and tragic. Accuracy: 70% (War backdrop solid, plot invented.) 68. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) A boy befriends a camp prisoner. Poignant but simplified. Accuracy: 50% (Holocaust setting real, story unlikely.) 69. Inglourious Basterds (2009) Jews and soldiers plot against Nazis. Wild and revisionist. Accuracy: 30% (Alternate history, fun but false.) 70. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Japanese soldiers defend the island. Somber and respectful. Accuracy: 85% (Battle details strong, characters real-inspired.) 71. Saving Private Ryan (1998) Soldiers search for a paratrooper post-D-Day. Brutal and iconic. Accuracy: 80% (D-Day realistic, mission fictional.) 72. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) POWs build a bridge for the Japanese. Classic and tense. Accuracy: 65% (Inspired by real events, dramatized.) 73. Casablanca (1942) Love and sacrifice in wartime Morocco. Timeless romance. Accuracy: 70% (WWII vibe accurate, story fictional.) 74. The Sound of Music (1965) A nun becomes a governess fleeing Nazis. Joyful and sentimental. Accuracy: 60% (Trapp family real, details altered.) 75. Empire of the Sun (1987) A boy survives Japanese occupation in China. Epic and moving. Accuracy: 75% (Based on a memoir, some liberties.) 1950s 76. The Crown (2016 – Season 1) Elizabeth II’s early reign. Polished and intimate. (Note: TV series, but included for its film-like quality.) Accuracy: 80% (Events real, dialogue imagined.) 77. The Iron Lady (2011) Margaret Thatcher’s rise, with flashbacks to the 1950s. Reflective and strong. Accuracy: 70% (Career path true, framing dramatized.) 78. Far from Heaven (2002) A housewife faces secrets in 1950s suburbia. Stylized and poignant. Accuracy: 75% (Social norms accurate, story fictional.) 79. Revolutionary Road (2008) A couple unravels in 1950s America. Bleak and beautiful. Accuracy: 70% (Era captured, fiction-based.) 80. Hidden Figures (2016) Black women mathematicians aid NASA. Uplifting and true. Accuracy: 85% (Real figures, some events condensed.) 81. The Help (2011) A writer exposes racism in 1960s Mississippi (late 1950s overlap). Warm and sharp. Accuracy: 70% (Social context real, story fictional.) 82. Pleasantville (1998) Teens enter a 1950s TV world. Satirical and colorful. Accuracy: 60% (1950s tropes spot-on, fantastical plot.) 83. Quiz Show (1994) A 1950s TV scandal unfolds. Smart and meticulous. Accuracy: 85% (Based on real events, well-researched.) 84. Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) Edward R. Murrow battles McCarthyism. Crisp and authentic. Accuracy: 90% (Highly factual, dialogue crafted.) 85. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) A veteran adjusts to postwar life. Subtle and period-specific. Accuracy: 80% (1950s culture real, story fictional.) 86. Carol (2015) Two women fall in love in 1950s New York. Tender and evocative. Accuracy: 75% (Social mores accurate, fiction-based.) 87. Brooklyn (2015) An Irish immigrant navigates 1950s America. Heartfelt and detailed. Accuracy: 80% (Immigration experience real, story fictional.) 88. On the Waterfront (1954) A dockworker fights corruption. Gritty and timeless. Accuracy: 75% (Labor issues real, plot inspired.) 89. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) A teen rebels in 1950s suburbia. Iconic and angsty. Accuracy: 70% (Youth culture real, drama heightened.) 90. The Quiet American (2002) A love triangle in 1950s Vietnam. Tense and atmospheric. Accuracy: 80% (Colonial context strong, fiction-based.) Bonus Picks (Mixed Eras, High Marie Antoinette Vibes) 91. The Favourite (2018) Queen Anne’s court sees rivalry and excess. Darkly funny and ornate. Accuracy: 60% (Court life stylized, events loosely real.) 92. A Little Chaos (2014) A gardener designs for Louis XIV. Romantic and lush. Accuracy: 50% (Versailles vibe good, story fictional.) 93. Moulin Rouge! (2001) Love and art collide in 1890s Paris. Extravagant and musical. Accuracy: 40% (Bohemian spirit real, plot fantastical.) 94. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) A concierge navigates 1930s Europe. Whimsical and ornate. Accuracy: 50% (Era-inspired, fully fictional.) 95. Gosford Park (2001) A 1930s manor hides secrets. Witty and layered. Accuracy: 75% (Class system real, mystery invented.) 96. Anna Karenina (2012) A Russian noblewoman defies society. Theatrical and lavish. Accuracy: 65% (Tolstoy’s world adapted, stylized.) 97. Becoming Jane (2007) Jane Austen’s early life and loves. Romantic and speculative. Accuracy: 55% (Austen’s era good, romance guessed.) 98. The Hours (2002) Three women across decades, including 1950s. Poetic and linked. Accuracy: 70% (Periods distinct, stories fictional.) 99. Out of Africa (1985) A Danish woman runs a plantation in 1910s Kenya. Sweeping and nostalgic. Accuracy: 75% (Memoir-based, some liberties.) 100. The Painted Veil (2006) A doctor and wife face cholera in 1920s China. Quietly stunning. Accuracy: 70% (Setting real, fiction-inspired.)

The following is a bit about Long Distance Relationships or LDR's! A big thanks to Admin MellyBoo19912015 for tolerating and answering my questions to help make this resource possible! How to maintain a healthy LDR Any relationship takes a lot of work, communication and trust. LDR's, arguably, take even more. The following are some ways to keep your LDR healthy and long lasting! Contact ~ If you live in different time zones, this can especially prove tricky. The first thing you want to do is establish your time difference and schedules. When can you actually talk? Is messaging each other thru school, work or sleep okay? Thankfully, there are so many lovely and FREE apps and websites to help you and your significant other stay in contact. (see below). Trust ~ Establishing and keeping trust is so important. Stay honest with your partner and communicate. Even if you are afraid of the consequences, talk to your partner. A lot of people worry that infidelity in a LDR is common. Rest assured this is not the case, affairs are generally caused by people and personalities. Distance has no effect. Respect Your Partner & Their Needs ~ Everyone is different and we all have our own hectic personal lives to maintain. Communicate with your partner what you need and want and respect their needs as well. If you have a partner who requires a lot of contact, keep a steady flow of communication with them. If you are going to have a busy day, let your partner know, don't leave them worrying. Expectations Vs. Reality One of the greatest challenges of a LDR is a feeling of being disconnected from each other, missing out on the little things that happen. Below there are some apps and sites you can try to keep connected. Another idea is keeping a journal of your day and sharing it with your partner. Let them in on those tiny little things that happened to you and let them share your day with you. When you first enter a LDR there are some things you need to establish right away. Will you ever meet irl? Are yearly visits possible? How will you make and enforce rules? What are you hoping to get out of the relationship? Be clear on what the relationship is. Are you exclusive? Are you monogamous? is it okay to go on dates with other people? What is your level of commitment? Don't be afraid to talk about these things and keep talking about them if they are important to you. Remember that because of the distance date nights are not going to be conventional, you have to be creative! You can try a movie night together with rabbit, Skype or just messaging each other. Play real time games together. Make the same food and Skype to have a dinner date! FaceTime or Skype each other while you go on walks! Even if you don't have the time to do it together, you can still watch movies or read books and discuss it with each other later on! Games & Apps Avocado ~ Available on Apple, GooglePlay or desktop, free. Your all inclusive LDR app. Allows you to send messages, pictures, doodles and videos. Make and share lists & reminders! Works with Google Calendars to share each others calendars! Has private photo sharing abilities to keep albums. You can even send your partner hugs & kisses to let them know you are thinking about them! Choremonster & Mothershp ~ Available on Apple or GooglePlay market, free. Mothershp is the login for the user setting the chores and rewards, Choremonster is for the user doing the chores and earning rewards! Super easy way for a Long Distance CG to set chores & rewards for their Little! Couple ~ Available on Apple, GooglePlay or desktop, free with in-app purchases. Your all inclusive LDR app. Has options for sending messages, videos, voice recordings, doodles and locations! You can Live Sketch with each other, keep track of your anniversary, birthdays and make lists! It even keeps tracks of your shared photos to keep the memories! Draw Something ~ Available on Apple or GooglePlay, free. Social game where you can Draw or Guess what was drawn! Flockdraw ~ Primarily for desktop, available in Apple market, free. Allows multiple users to draw, sketch and doodle together in real time, with direct messaging. Rabbit ~ Primarily a desktop site, available on Apple or GooglePlay, free. Allows you to watch television, movies or listen to music together. Includes video chatting, mic chatting and direct messaging. Great for date night, movie night or just a group of friends binge watching their favorite show! Skype ~ Primarily a desktop app, also available on Apple or GooglePlay market, free. Allows people to video chat all around the world for free! Great for bedtime stories or a weekly date! Snapchat ~ Available on Apple or GooglePlay market, free. Most of us already use this app to interact with friends! It can be used to update each other on our days, meals or outfit choices. Can also be used as a messaging app, though it does not store messages. SNOW ~ Available on Apple or GooglePlay market, free. Essentially the exact same app as Snapchat but with way more and cuter filters! QuizUp ~ Available on Apple or GooglePlay market and desktop, free. Real time quiz games with fun topics including; Disney Movies, Disney Princesses, Cartoon Network, Name That Animal and so much more! Great for an easy Game night! Snail mail! A totally underrated way to keep in touch. Mail each other post cards, love letters and even gifts for each other now and then! Finally, if you have ideas, tips or tricks to help with LDR, please message me so I can add them! *glitter* *glitter* http://data.whicdn.com/images/174718551/large.jpg