"The Red Scrolls of Magic" is a fantasy novel written by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu. It is part of the "Shadowhunter Chronicles" and serves as a companion novel to the main series. The story follows Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, popular characters from the series, as they embark on a journey together. The novel is set after the events of "City of Heavenly Fire," where Magnus and Alec have finally found some peace after a long and tumultuous journey. However, their hopes of a quiet life are shattered when they discover a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand. This sinister organization is spreading chaos and destruction across the world, and Magnus and Alec are determined to stop them.
This sinister organization is spreading chaos and destruction across the world, and Magnus and Alec are determined to stop them. As the adventure unfolds, Magnus and Alec find themselves traveling to various cities around Europe, including Paris and Venice. Along the way, they face dangerous demons, encounter old friends and enemies, and uncover shocking secrets about the Shadowhunter world.
The Curse of Bikini Bottom/transcript
This article is a transcript of the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "The Curse of Bikini Bottom" from season 7, which aired on October 24, 2009.
- [SpongeBob and Patrick are lying down outside, all bored]
- SpongeBob:[yawns] Oh, I'm bored.
- Patrick: Hmmm. Interesting. Me too. Let's go look for something to do in Old Man Squidward's shed!
- SpongeBob: Old Man Squidward's shed?!
- Patrick:[slowly] Yyyeeeeeep!
- SpongeBob and Patrick:[sneak inside] Ooohhh! [they spot Squidward's lawnmower] What's that?
- Patrick: What is it?
- SpongeBob: I don't know, Patrick.
- Squidward:[sighs][singing] La-da-dee-la-da-dum-la-da-doo, la-da-dee-la-da-dum-la-da-doo! [as he walks towards his shed]
- SpongeBob and Patrick:[SpongeBob's pretending to drive it and Patrick is imitating it. The door is about to open]
- Patrick: It's Old Man Squidward!
- SpongeBob: Hide!
- Squidward:[Searches through his gardening tools] Where's my trowel?
- Patrick:[whispering] SpongeBob?
- SpongeBob:[whispering] Yes, Patrick?
- Patrick: Is this a trowel? [turns to reveal the trowel in his butt]
- SpongeBob: Yes, Patrick!
- Squidward: Oh, here it is. [reaches for it and screams][screams]
- SpongeBob and Patrick:[shouts][scream]
- SpongeBob: Don't hurt us, Squidward!
- Patrick: We're bored!
- SpongeBob: We just wanted to play with your. [looks at lawnmower and points to it] . whatever this thing is.
- Squidward: No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! You morons would probably. [pauses] You want to play with my lawnmower?
- SpongeBob and Patrick: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
- Squidward: Hmmm. [thinking]
- SpongeBob:[mowing the lawn with Patrick] Thanks for letting us mow your lawn, Squidward! [SpongeBob and Patrick fall into lawnmower and get cut into pieces offscreen] Ahhh! My patty flipping hand! [SpongeBob and Patrick sob]
- Squidward:[Not thinking. Laughs to himself and starts the lawnmower] Knock yourselves out!
- [SpongeBob and Patrick are riding around Squidward's yard on the lawnmower. The lawnmower breaks through the gate and rides straight toward the cemetery. SpongeBob and Patrick giggle]
- Flying Dutchman: Excuse me, Davy, I've got my first blind date in 400 years, and I've got to look good. [picks a torn shirt] It's a little torn. Of course this was the shirt I was buried in. Ahhh, memories! [sniffs it] Bleah! [coughs] Okay, that one's a bit ripe. Stained. Too itchy! Hey, there she is! I've been saving this beauty for a special occasion! [puts on coat] Sssss! Looking good! [SpongeBob and Patrick are still riding the lawnmower. The cave ceiling shakes and dirt lands on the Dutchman's clothes. He gets furious] Who dares-- [gets hit by lawnmower, part of his beard is shaven] Who-- [gets hit by lawnmower again, more of his beard is cut] --disturb-- [gets hit a third time, more of his beard is cut] --The Flying-- [gets hit a fourth time; his beard is now gone] --Dutchman?! [feels his chin, reveals a mirror, and gasps, noticing his beard is gone] My beard! Hey! [gets hit by lawnmower and gets livid. He zaps the lawnmower and takes SpongeBob and Patrick off of it] Who dares disturb the Flying Dutchman?!
- SpongeBob:[stupidly] You're not the Flying Dutchman.
- Patrick: Yeah, the Flying Dutchman has a beard.
- Flying Dutchman: I don't look like the Flying Dutchman, because. [lividly enraged and shouting] You morons cut off my beard!
- SpongeBob:[realizing] Ooh! It makes you look a thousand years younger.
- Flying Dutchman: I don't want to look younger! I hate youth! I'll probably get pimples again.
- Patrick: Your beard will just grow back.
- Flying Dutchman: You know nothing about me facial hair. It'll take a thousand years for my beard to grow back! [SpongeBob and Patrick now look guilty]
- SpongeBob:[sympathizing] I'm sorry. But, we don't know what it's like to be ghosts.
- Flying Dutchman: Well, now's the time you've learned. Until my beard grows back, I'm going to turn you two fools into ghosts. Prepare to be ghostified! [echo]
- Patrick: Ghostified? That's not even a real word.
- Flying Dutchman:[zaps SpongeBob and Patrick, but they giggle] Okay, you're having too much fun. [finishes zapping them as they become ghosts]
- Patrick:[wiggles his ghostly tail] We're mermaids.
- Flying Dutchman: You're ghosts!
- SpongeBob and Patrick: Ooh!
- SpongeBob:[to Patrick] We're ghosts! [with Patrick] Yaayyy!
- Flying Dutchman: This isn't really working out the way I imagined.
- [Bubble transition to Squidward watering his garden]
- SpongeBob and Patrick:[emerging from beneath and behind Squidward. ghostly moaning voice] Ooooooooohhhhhhhhh! Squuiiidwaaarrrd! [Squidward looks behind him]
- SpongeBob: It's SpongeBob.
- Patrick: And Patrick! We're ghoooooooosts! [with SpongeBob] Ooohhhh!
- SpongeBob: We're going to haunt you! Foreeever! [with Patrick] Oooooohhh—! [Squidward sprays them with his hose. normal voice] Well, that killed the mood. [SpongeBob and Patrick exit the scene]
- Squidward: I knew I shouldn't have lent them my lawnmower.
- [Bubble transition at night]
- SpongeBob: Good night, Patrick. Being a ghost can sure tire ya out!
- Patrick: Good night, ghost buddy!
- SpongeBob:[gets the key to his door, but it falls through his hand] That's odd. However shall I get in? [leans on door and falls through it] That's handy! [yawns] I am beat! Well, I don't have to take the stairs! [flies straight through the ceiling and into his bedroom, then lies down on his bed] Ah. [but falls through the bed, the floor, and ends up underground. Bubble transition to morning; SpongeBob exits his house with a very sleepy expression. He then goes to Patrick's house.]
- SpongeBob:[tired] Hey, Patrick. I didn't sleep so good last night.
- Patrick:[erratic] I didn't sleep at all. I can see through my eyelids. [closes his eyes and can see through his eyes; grabs SpongeBob] My eyelids!
- SpongeBob:[gasps] I'm late for work!
- Patrick:[whispers] My eyelids.
- [Bubble transition to the Krusty Krab]
- SpongeBob: Don't worry, Mr. Krabs, I'm here!
- Harold:[walks by, gets scared of SpongeBob, seeing him as a ghost, and runs out of The Krusty Krab. screams] Ahh! Mermaid!
- Mr. Krabs: SpongeBob, you're late! Why are you bright green, and what happened to your legs?
- Squidward: He's a ghost, Mr. Krabs.
- Mr. Krabs: A ghost, eh? Can you still cook Krabby Patties?
- SpongeBob: Can do, Mr. Krabs!
- Mr. Krabs: Then get your Captain's Quarters in the kitchen!
- SpongeBob: Aye, aye, old living employeer! [flies through Mr. Krabs and into the kitchen, leaving Mr. Krabs covered in slime]
- Mr. Krabs: Ewww.
- SpongeBob:[goes through kitchen door] La la la la! [grabs the spatula, but it falls through his hand; picks it up, whistles, and breaks it, revealing its spirit; uses it to pick up a Krabby Patty, but it falls through; SpongeBob begins to struggle picking up the patty, but it burns, and disappears; SpongeBob begins to cry] I can't cook Krabby Patties! I don't wanna be a ghost anymore, Patrick!
- Patrick: I don't either. I can't eat anything! Food just goes right through me! [eats a Krabby Patty, but it falls through him]
- Squidward and Mr. Krabs: Bleah! / Yuck!
- Patrick: Maybe the weird hairless man will change us back?
- SpongeBob: Yeah! Let's go see the Flying Dutchman!
- [Bubble transition to the Flying Dutchman's cave, where he is rubbing his chin, which is where his beard used to be]
- Flying Dutchman: Well, at least I still have my personality.
- SpongeBob and Patrick:[begging] Change us back! / Change us back! / We don't like being ghosts! / I don't want to be a ghost! [Patrick] Change us back! / Change us back! Change us back! / We don't like to be a lie again!
- SpongeBob: Please, Mr. Dutchman, we can't take it! Constantly moaning and groaning!
- Patrick: Invisible to the world!
- SpongeBob:[starts to cry] Living without a soul!
- Patrick:[crying] It's miserable!
- SpongeBob:[sobs] How could anyone live like this?! [cut to Squidward sipping tea. He looks back. He continues]
- Flying Dutchman: Hmm, I guess you feel my pain. Well, I'll lift the curse from ya. [snaps fingers, but they are still ghosts]
- SpongeBob: Hey! We're still ghosts!
- Flying Dutchman: Yeah, yeah, yeah. The curse will wear off when my beard grows back.
- SpongeBob: But we want to be normal now!
- Flying Dutchman: Well, I want to be on my date now! But, you knuckleheads loused that up, too!
- SpongeBob: We're still ghosts, because you can't go on your date?
- Patrick: And you can't go on your date because you're ugly?
- Both: Makeover!
- [Bubble transition to SpongeBob untying the Dutchman's hair and wraps it around his head; Patrick shakes his head; Bubble transition to SpongeBob spreading jelly on the Dutchman's face. Patrick smashes a jellyfish hive and they land on the Dutchman's face; SpongeBob and Patrick shake their heads. Bubble transition; SpongeBob is now on the Flying Dutchman's face]
- Flying Dutchman: Thanks, fellas! I love the new beard. Well, I'm off on my date. Don't wait up. [he and Patrick laugh as the Dutchman leaves.]
- Patrick: I don't get it.
- French Narrator: Several months later.
- [SpongeBob and Patrick are back to normal and lying on the ground]
- SpongeBob: Well, here we are several months later. I wonder how the Flying Dutchman and his new girlfriend are doing.
- Flying Dutchman:[off-screen] I can't do it. [SpongeBob & Patrick then walk up to the Flying Dutchman, who's beard is restored.][on-screen] She wants to marry me! I ain't the marrying type. [Then, all of a sudden, SpongeBob, Patrick, & the Flying Dutchman hear a mysterious screeching noise, and when the Flying Dutchman turns his head around he sees his date rising from the background.] Aaaahhh! [runs away]
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They must also confront their own inner demons and insecurities, testing the strength of their relationship. "The Red Scrolls of Magic" explores themes of identity, love, and the consequences of one's actions. It delves into Magnus Bane's past, shedding light on his struggles and revealing his vulnerabilities. The story also touches upon the prejudices faced by Downworlders, supernatural creatures such as vampires and werewolves, in the Shadowhunter society. One of the highlights of the novel is the dynamic between Magnus and Alec. Their love for each other is beautifully portrayed, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses as individuals and as a couple. Their relationship is a central theme, emphasizing the power of acceptance and understanding. Overall, "The Red Scrolls of Magic" is a thrilling and emotional addition to the Shadowhunter Chronicles. It provides fans with a deeper insight into the world of Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, while also delivering a gripping and action-packed storyline. With its engaging characters, rich world-building, and heartwarming romance, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages..
Reviews for "The exploration of power and control in "The Red Scrolls of Magic"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "The Red Scrolls of Magic" as a fan of the Shadowhunters series, but I ended up feeling disappointed. The story lacked the tension and depth that I was used to from Cassandra Clare's previous books. The characters felt underdeveloped and their relationships didn't feel as compelling. Overall, I found the plot to be predictable and it didn't offer anything new or exciting to the Shadowhunters universe.
2. Michael - 2 stars - I have been a long-time fan of Cassandra Clare's works, but "The Red Scrolls of Magic" was a letdown for me. The pacing of the book was slow, and I struggled to stay engaged with the story. The romance between Alec and Magnus, which is one of the main selling points, felt forced and lacked the chemistry that I was expecting. Additionally, the world-building in this book felt weak and inconsistent compared to Clare's previous works. Overall, I found it to be a lackluster addition to the Shadowhunters series.
3. Emily - 3 stars - As a fan of the Shadowhunters series, "The Red Scrolls of Magic" failed to meet my expectations. While the book had some enjoyable moments, I found the overall plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. The action sequences were described in a way that made it difficult to visualize the scenes, and the writing style felt forced at times. Additionally, the character development was shallow and I struggled to connect with the new characters introduced in this book. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed by this installment.
4. Mark - 2 stars - I was highly anticipating "The Red Scrolls of Magic" as a fan of the Shadowhunters series, but I found it to be a tedious read. The story felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction. The attempted humor often fell flat, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. Furthermore, the romantic relationship between Alec and Magnus, which has been a highlight in previous books, didn't have the same charm and depth in this installment. Overall, I was disappointed with the execution of this book and it didn't meet the standards set by Cassandra Clare's previous works.