Ugh thank you for this, I didnt see that connection til now, I have to say I liked this ending better than The Secret Histories ending. If We Were Villains is . Warner Bros. Another one of the most frequently discussed of DC's canceled movies is the Batman movie directed by and starring Ben Affleck. A place to connect with other Dark Academics. Dark Helmet isn't a parody of Darth Vader as much as it is a showcase for Rick . M. L. Rio: If we were villains. And maybe Im even crazier for loving you so much.. When they receive the cast, Alexander's predictions are revealed to be correct. But really, it doesn't take long because I don't have that sort of patience. 27 Feb 2023 03:01:03 editing this to add that this is what I clearly and personally WANT to be true, but I'm also not sure it makes complete sense knowing how the guilt would have genuinely eaten up at James etcso either 1) he is alive and kept living to wait for Oliver and Oliver alone, or 2) he's dead, idk why he left that hint, it makes sense that he's dead, my heart is broken obviously, but I still dk why he'd leave that passage. (Getty) Kevin Feige and the hierarchy of the MCU are pulling no punches when it comes to the cast for the Thunderbolts team, starring a who's-who of Marvel fan favourites. Biting his tongue, Alexander tried to swallow the rising feeling of worry for the other. Discover more posts about oliver marks, iwwv, james farrow, donna tartt, classic books, dark academia books, and if we were villains. Oliver and James have entire conversations using lines memorized from the countless plays they have . Upon researching James' death online, Oliver learns that James' body was never found. I finished my mug, but James had been staring into his for a while now, leaving it to get cold. 13 characters in If We Were Villains are available for you to type their personalities: James Farrow, Meredith Dardenne, Oliver Marks. (LogOut/ Just to stay alive. The bathroom scene when Oliver tells James it wasnt a one-night stand with Meredith bc shes not just some girl and . He had his hands resting on top of the table, his coffee mug long forgotten to the side. The . Rio that read. IMO: The group of seven spoke in carefully chosen, always intentional Shakespearean quotes. tip: austen words:10000-50000 sort:title. Im so late to this, but I agree that James left it because he is alive. You wanted to help him, but I told you to let be, do you remember that? After wed all been in it together for so long? He raised his voice, angry. If We Were Villains Quote Sticker. I literally just finished the book, and I believe that James wouldnt have left that particular note to Oliver without it having some kind of meaning. It wasnt long before my own tears were joining the one that James had left on my cheek, and, soon enough, it was undistinguishable where his pain ended and mine began. Their reconnection is very fast paced because I personally believe that weve had enough slow-burn in the actual book, so lets just let the boys be happy together as fast as we can. The inseparable duo. I went to Meredith. And that wouldnt have been just an accident. Why you didnt try to overrun the sentence. Oliver is a meek, mild, and quiet young man. James poured us two mugs and gestured for me to sit at the small kitchen table. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply". Richard began to taunt and threaten him, eventually making a homophobic remark in which he accused James and Oliver of being in love with one another and threatening to drown James in the lake. Spice Girls, unite! And she didnt speak to me for a decade because of that, not until I got out and knocked at her door.. It sure as hell felt as such. Oliver accepts but requests that Colborne not act upon what Oliver will tell him. And they could finally be together. James Cameron doesn't always have the nicest things to say about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that doesn't mean he's not familiar with the blockbuster franchise.While Cameron may have . He even mentions to fillipa and Alexander wouldnt you change the end of Romeo and Juliet? A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. You know it was about more than that. During the performance, Oliver discovers that James is in love with Wren. James was every single constellation that ever was, and having him, touching him. His body never located, only his car and the two letters he wrote. Do you? Since I couldnt count on the others to help me, I went by myself. Wren begins to suffer fainting spells, James breaks Oliver's nose during combat practice, and Alex overdoses on drugs but survives. Its nice, inside, I commented, offhand. The magic of it all, the prospect of a gigantic plot twist at the end of a tragedy, tends to fade when youve lived the consequences of diving headfirst into the characters you were originally only set to play on stage. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingnue, extras. I am once again returning to the land of dark academia for a (spoiler) review of If We Were Villains by M.L. Dont get me wrong. Wrote your note knowing you would understand it, while no one else would. How do you think it feels to have the only person you care about be taken away from you, put in jail for a crime you committed and then leave you out alone? He wasnt done yet, but his rant grew smaller, sadder. James tries to help him, but is stopped by Alexander, who suggests they should let him die and thus end his reign of terror. Nothing happened for about five seconds, and I was already raising my hand to try again when a light went on somewhere inside. Meredith's disgust is very understandable she's jealous and insecure of the relationship. by mlrio. 100% loved and adored this novel. aka James pov (mostly) behind the original story since the end of the performance of King Lear. Alive, breathing, dry and utterly, painfully breathtaking. I don't believe he would've been cruel enough to give Oliver fruitless hope, because I believe they genuinely loved each other. Seven friends - Richard, Oliver, James . Would that fit his character? And I wouldnt have regretted it.. What if benvolio walked up and said its me?, SHE DOES CHANGE THE END BY LETTING OLIVER KNOW IT WAS FAKE BEFORE IT WAS TOO LATE! She leads the group to the lake, where they find Richard with his skull broken. Are you telling me you only found out about that after you were released? The scene was also very quiet, the sound of the waves being the only lullaby to our wavering voices. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingnue, extras. Only because that was something I could do now. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the man who put him in prison. Someone had to carry the guilt, after all, and James lungs were occupied. It doesnt matter. I assure you that had Richard not died by your hand, he wouldnt have survived much longer than the next day, as far as I was concerned., So thats why you convinced me to let him die? Wenn aus Freunden Feinde werden - Roman. Yeah, I remember that. I smiled, sadly. One step, then two. It was literally the first thing I wanted to do when I got out. See a recent post on Tumblr from @secrethistoryfan about if we were villains. Can you believe we shared a room for four years and never did this?. Now, all he have to do is look for him, even if it means take an airplane and go to the other side of the world.He'll found him but not how he expected to. By Fromtheattic. And as for the fairness of it all I slept with Meredith that night. I do love you. His eyes, still cloudy with sleep, widened as he took in the sight of me, standing at his doorstep. Maybe he had never left shore at all. I almost frowned, not quite understanding his surprise. Her body is cast into the ocean, but unbeknownst to Pericles washes up near the home of a physician who is able to revive her. To avenge the girl you loved?. Whether it's a meditation on time-keeping, a maritime true-life tale or an investigation into waste, these are the titles to add to your reading list this year. Rio 354 pages. I dont think its a happy ending, but a tragic one. No more coherent words would be said anytime soon, both of us knew that. Each student is mailed an envelope containing their casting assignment and the scenes to prepare, as well as instructions not to share the information with any of their peers. It was night, much past any reasonable bedtime and, if the house was occupied, I wanted to make sure that whoever was inside would hear me, even if they were sleeping. And, God, Meredith deserves a world of her own, someone who makes her feel the way James makes me feel. As you begin reading "If We Were Villains", you start reading through our narrator, Oliver's perspective. We would figure it all out, eventually. The other address to Oliver, containing a quote from a Shakespearean play which the character James quoted faked his own death. James then grabbed the nearest item the boat hook and hit him with it. Work Search: Please consider turning it on! Phillipa is a mysterious character, and though we dont find out too much about her, she really grew on me throughout the story. Quando gli amici diventano nemici, non c' limite al male che possono farci. In and out. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the . Detective Colborne wants to . They became used to playing particular roles, on stage and in daily life, from the hero to his best friend, the tyrant, the temptress, and the ruler. We were drawn to each other like magnets, not even aware of how our bodies seemed to instinctively want to close the distance between them. Now, he hovered above me, the curls of his overgrown hair falling at the sides of his face, producing a curtain, a shield keeping the rest of the world at bay. Instead, we both fell back to silence, probably processing our own emotions, getting our heads in a better state before speaking again. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Wait, James face went white, a glimpse of panic flashing in his eyes. For the first time in forever, Filippa is the first one to look away.". . "Oliver", James whispered, no more than a breath out of his lips; relief, pain, and surprise all mingled together. So that was it, for a while. But no concrete evidence was ever found. Rio (118) The Secret History - Donna Tartt (2) Original Work (1) Twelfth Night - Shakespeare (1) Whereas the outside would send any slightly superstitious man running, scared of place so seemingly haunted, the interior was quite nice. Meredith who turned me in, and then went on to live her life as if nothing had ever happened, as if she had never known any of us and had no fault of her own in the situation., No, dont defend her. Trotzdem ist der junge Schauspieler glcklich am renommierten Dellecher College, einer abgeschiedenen Welt mit flackernden . This actually shed some light on the ending for me. I was starting to give up., I-, I wanted to go to you. My comments are always open for book-chat. Published in 2017, Rio's first book is thrilling, dark and absorbs you immediately into its world. As soon as Oliver remembered the story behind the quote James used in his letter, he leapt to verify his death. Maybe we were just stupid to not have known all along. What we were. (LogOut/ Surfacing for air but finding my lips instead, and perhaps reading my thoughts, James gasped: Oliver, Im yours. Because that was also true. Had always been, as far back as I could remember. Truth is, maybe my own perception of James had been roughed up by the knowledge of what he had done, but James himself had never been a rough person, so there was no plausible reason why I should think his kissing would be anything but soft and tender. If wed crossed this line before everything happened.. I never have. Now i can finally sleep. You know why. In the middle of reading if we were villains and James and Oliver CLEARLY had a thing for eachother, you cannot tell me otherwise. Ive been screaming this at the walls and youre gonna hear it now., You were selfish, Oliver. Or maybe coffee? James offered, clearly looking for an out from the odd staring that seemed to be the only thing either of us knew how to do. However, as the semester progresses, the cast grows increasingly despondent due to Richard's death. I saw the bruises all over her body, both faded and fresh new. He had always been the most serious student . However, the situation changes at the annual Halloween performance, a select few scenes from Macbeth fourth year students traditionally perform each year. The James that Oliver loved is gone; however, physically, James is still around somewhere. Why did you do it? I blurted out. If We Were Villains by M.L. He, suddenly, raised his head and spoke. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Trying to balance my newfound comfort within Merediths presence and the feeling of chocking that grasped my lungs every time I attempted to breath. His hand, which had been holding onto my shoulder, started stroking my skin right there, and he slowly cracked his eyes open, blinking away the sleep and the dried tears in them, and taking my face in. Just finished reading this and wanted to hear other's opinions on the rather ambiguous ending. Rio, inspired by the secret history by donna tartt, I love you so much it scares me half to death (The other half I guess Im giving to you), Alexanders confused but he has the spirit, And Richards still dead (small victories), The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth, Alexander is really not ok guys he needs help, I didn't like the way Oliver handled the situation in the library, No beta we die likemy sleep schedule apparently, but i found it cute and interesting to explore, this is my first time writing a straight couple, I have no clue when the other parts will come out, the sexual content isn't bad it's super brief, you got a nine to five (so i'll take the night shift), I'm not saying that you love me (I'm not saying anything). Also, english isnt my first language, so Im sorry for any mistakes. Since I was released, my world had been flipped upside down more times than I cared to admit, and the dizziness of it all left me senseless to what might await me on the other side of that door. If youre looking for more dark academia books to read, there are plenty of great titles to try such as Ace of Spades by Faridah bk-ymd, and Bunny by Mona Awad. The fourth years are assigned King Lear as their spring production. And maybe for just a split second, I, too, knew what drowning felt like.James Farrow stood before me. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. Oliver meets up with Meredith, moves in with her and slowly finds his way back to a somewhat normal everyday. We lived our lives in between sonnets, with drama and comedy lost together in a sky of words at our disposal. This was very self-indulgent for me to write, and I really needed to get this scene out of my head and into something real, so I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. No, that wasnt what walking on stars felt like, and I knew that, now. However, Ive been asking myself why fake his death, then? But I really like this idea. (If We Were Villains Quote) Sticker. After Oliver visits Meredith over winter break, they grow closer and begin dating and sleeping together more often. In and out. And you werent yourself., Stop saying that like I dont know it! After the show, the students throw a party during which a drunk and jealous Richard ends up attacking James, nearly drowning him in the lake where the play was staged. No, I dont think so. James and Oliver. You had no right to take my place., Yes, but what were you protecting me from? Having everyone around but being so alone. I think James loved Oliver dearly, but he also is definitely dead in my opinion. And then, the second I got your note, the second I figured it all out, I came here. The character he quotes faked her death. I think youve been mad at me for a long time., Of course Im mad at you. Just a quick warning: there are some mentions of suicidal tendencies (as we know how the actual book ended, I think theres no not touching the subject) and a few mentions of canon angst, death and violence, but nothing happening currently and nothing graphic, either. The night before auditions for Julius Caesar, one of the studentsAlexandersuggests that the auditions are pointless as all seven have been consistently typecast the hero (James), the villain (Alexander), the tyrant (Richard), the temptress (Meredith), the ingnue (Wren), and the unlucky two consigned to bit parts (Oliver and Filippa). So the aforementioned line suggests that this tragedy is no different and we don't get the happy ending we want but we are given false hope. Yes, Meredith was scared, and hurt but she was also jealous., Dont do that. And what will happen to them now?.. Your something is something else entirely.. Because of all the crimes I have committed, loving you has always been my favorite. Change). Im only sorry for how it hurt you, for the pain I caused you. I remembered there was an abandoned cottage near the beach, in Del Norte. They were best friends and some could argue soul mates, doesnt mean they would have been good partners. We fell asleep right there, on James small couch, with him draped over me like a human blanket, his limbs lost in mine, and our breathing happening in synch. It still wasnt fair, James said, voice heavy. He didnt dare attempt to find James, worrying what else may befall his troubled mind if his eyes crept their way along James face once again that night. $18 . While one would expect a book about Shakespearean actors to have lots of Shakespeare references, If We Were Villains goes above and beyond. . 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