In recent years, there has been a noticeable resurgence of interest in witchcraft and the occult. What was once regarded as taboo and even dangerous is now experiencing a revival, with more and more people embracing the figure of the witch. Witches, historically associated with magic and mystery, have long captured the popular imagination. From ancient legends and folklore to classic literature and fairy tales, witches have been portrayed as both sinister and wise, using their powers for both good and evil. However, this new wave of witchcraft embraces a more empowering and feminist perspective. In an era where women are pushing for equality and representation in various fields, witches have become a symbol of female power and resistance.
“Amita—” He drawls her name, makes the final syllable a syrupy caress. “I know we’ve never been formally introduced, but you can’t tell me you don’t recognise me?” He leans forward into the light, pulling the scarf away from his face. Mouth drawn wide in a dagger-slash smirk, firelight playing over sharp cheekbones, a mad gleam in his eyes. Amita no longer feels warm.---
Pagan Min is officially dead, Amita is hunted for treason. He saves her life, and as far as he's concerned, he owns her now. It's going to be a very long winter.
Afton runs into familiar faces from countless franchises, forming alliances, making schemes, and ultimately slaughtering his way to the very top of the evil pyramid. After an abandoned attempt at arresting local cult leader Joseph Seed three years prior, Hope County s newest Junior Deputy has been tasked with seeing the job through once and for all.
In an era where women are pushing for equality and representation in various fields, witches have become a symbol of female power and resistance. They are seen as figures who defy societal norms and challenge oppressive structures. This modern interpretation of witchcraft focuses on self-discovery, healing, and spirituality.
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Ensnared by the Dark Gods, the child-murdering maniac William Afton is reborn anew with esoteric powers and skills beyond comprehension. His goal is simple: construct the largest underground empire in human history, then use it as a foundation for his dark ambition of world domination. Afton runs into familiar faces from countless franchises, forming alliances, making schemes, and ultimately slaughtering his way to the very top of the evil pyramid. This is the story of how the Purple Guy became the greatest Demon Lord of our era!
Series
- Part 1 of Ode to Evil
Bolthole by cranky-kyrati (synonymouse)
Fandoms: Far Cry 4
Tags
- Rape/Non-Con
- Amita/Pagan Min
- Pagan Min
- Amita (Far Cry)
- Dead Dove: Do Not Eat
- Extremely Dubious Consent
- Rape/Non-con Elements
- Canon-Typical Violence
- Whump
- Angst
- Smut
- Pagan is Not Nice
- Enemies to enemies who fuck
- There's only one bed (technically)!
- Amita is a virgin (for a while anyway)
- Slow Burn (Sort Of)
- Sexual Slavery
- Drugs
- Abuse
- Mind Games
- Humiliation
- Bondage
- Discipline
- Praise Kink
Summary
“Amita—” He drawls her name, makes the final syllable a syrupy caress. “I know we’ve never been formally introduced, but you can’t tell me you don’t recognise me?” He leans forward into the light, pulling the scarf away from his face. Mouth drawn wide in a dagger-slash smirk, firelight playing over sharp cheekbones, a mad gleam in his eyes. Amita no longer feels warm.
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Pagan Min is officially dead, Amita is hunted for treason. He saves her life, and as far as he's concerned, he owns her now. It's going to be a very long winter.
Cat and Mouse by dinoclawsz
Fandoms: Far Cry (Video Games), Far Cry 6, Far Cry 4
- Teen And Up Audiences
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- M/M
- Complete Work
Tags
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Pagan Min/Antón Castillo
- Pagan Min
- Antón Castillo
- Rarepair
- like super rare ive never seen a single fic ab this pairing
- POV Alternating
- Alternate universe where the world doesn’t end in nuclear apocalypse after fc5
- Set before events of both games
- Dont ask how it works it just does
- Flirting
- Flirting manipulatively
- Toxic yaoi.
- Theyre equally terrible
- Bonding over mutual hatred of anarchists
- Plot
- Drunken Flirting
- Pagans alcoholism strikes again
- hella sexual tension
- Antón castillos bisexual awakening
- Implied Sexual Content
- implied drunk sex
- Too embarassed to actually write it out sorry
- Pagan temporarily gives up being a recluse for some dick
- Also antón has scars cuz I said so
- Some details taken from the fc6 audiobook
- Light fc6 spoilers
Summary
Antón Castillo is a fearless leader, and a pioneer of the lifesaving drug Viviro, a commodity rising in popularity. Leaders from all over the world line up for a taste. So when he receives a particular guest into Yara, he expects business as usual—but is quickly surprised to see that things don’t go to plan.
Updated Saturdays at 5:00 PM CST
Fractured Reflections by cranky-kyrati (synonymouse)
Fandoms: Far Cry 4, Original Work
- Explicit
- Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings
- F/M
- Work in Progress
Tags
- Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
- Pagan Min/Original Female Character(s)
- Pagan Min/Original Character(s)
- Pagan Min/Ishwari Ghale (Past)
- Pagan Min
- Gary (Far Cry 4)
- Original Characters
- POV Pagan
- Character Study
- Drama
- Romance
- Idiots in Love
- Smut
- Maledom/Femsub
- Non-Monogamy
- Homicidal Ideation
- Drugs
- Addiction
- Manipulation
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Past Abuse
Summary
He might be clean, now, but the blood on his hands would never wash off. Without the drugs, the faultlines in his soul were impossible to look past. Every crack, every flaw, every scar, every jagged shard refusing to mould back into a whole that made sense. He wondered sometimes if there ever had been such a whole.
He had thought Ishwari would bring him peace, and so he had waited for her to return — but when she finally did it was already much too late. Instead, circumstance dropped this silly little girl into his lap, this impossible woman-child who tempted every dark desire he’d ever tried to deny…
And God damn if it wasn’t fun.
Series
- Part 2 of The Monsters Within
FC_Project_Limbo by CuteCatWithoutAHat
Fandoms: Far Cry (Video Games), Far Cry 6, Far Cry 5, Far Cry 4, Far Cry 3, Far Cry 2, Far Cry
- Mature
- Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Underage
- F/M, Gen, Other, F/F, Multi
- Work in Progress
Tags
- Graphic Depictions Of Violence
- Major Character Death
- Underage
- Various Far Cry Characters/Original Character(s)
- Various Far Cry Characters
- Vaas Montenegro
- Vaas Montenegro's Pirates
- Diego Castillo
- Bhadra (Far Cry)
- Clara Garcia (Far Cry)
- Bambi "Buck" Hughes
- Jacob Seed
- John Seed
- Joseph Seed
- Faith Seed
- Pagan Min
- Mohan Ghale
- Ishwari Ghale
- Lakshmana Min
- The Seed Family (Far Cry)
- Triggers
- Blood and Injury
- Blood and Gore
- Blood and Violence
- Blood and Torture
- Blood
- Child Abuse
- Childhood Trauma
- Slow Burn
- Slow Romance
- Far Cry AU
- Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
- Alternate Universe - Post-Canon
- Death
- Death and Rebirth
- Post-Far Cry 5
- Bliss (Far Cry)
- Walk Away Ending (Far Cry)
- Alternate Universe
- Alternate Universe - Canon
- Alternate Universe - Pre-Canon
- Body Horror
- Angst
- Fluff
- Fluff and Angst
- Torture
- Psychological Torture
- Far Cry 3 AU
- Far cry 4 AU
- Far Cry 5 AU
- Far Cry 6 AU
- Angst with a Happy Ending
- Angst and Feels
- Angst and Humor
- Angst and Tragedy
- Angst and Romance
- Angst and Hurt/Comfort
- Enemies to Lovers
- Enemies to Friends to Lovers
- Enemies to Friends
- Friends to Enemies
Summary
A man is washed up to the shores of a land full of people just as cruel in nature as him. A land, where no human can truly die, inhabited with grotesque monsters of darkness. But soon he himself will prove, to the monsters and to the people, that his bestial fury and instinct can overcome fear, pain and common sense.
Twenty Three by Weskitty
Fandoms: Far Cry (Video Games), Far Cry 4
- Teen And Up Audiences
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- No category
- Complete Work
Tags
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Pagan Min
- Yuma Lau
- Ishwari Ghale
- Lakshmana Min
- Ajay Ghale
- Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism
- Implied one-sided atrraction if you squint
- Oneshot
Summary
Pagan tried to cope with the loss of his daughter and the loss of Ishwari, but sometimes things are broken beyond repair - and the only way forward is down.
Series
- Part 1 of Far Cry Oneshots
Cycles by Weskitty
Fandoms: Far Cry (Video Games), Far Cry 4
- Teen And Up Audiences
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- No category
- Complete Work
Tags
Summary
Maybe the pain would have hurt less if Ajay pulled the trigger instead of hearing Pagan out.
Series
- Part 2 of Far Cry Oneshots
Hope County: A Breeding Ground for Disaster by stop_the_bus
Fandoms: Far Cry (Video Games), Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, Far Cry 3, Far Cry 6
- Not Rated
- Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings
- No category
- Work in Progress
Tags
- Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
- got rid of relationship tags bc theres too many might add later tho
- Ajay Ghale
- Pagan Min
- Rabi Ray Rana
- Bhadra (Far Cry)
- Yuma Lau
- Original Female Character(s)
- John Seed
- Joseph Seed
- Jacob Seed
- Faith Seed
- Female Deputy | Judge (Far Cry)
- Nancy (Far Cry)
- Sean McKay
- Dani Rojas (Far Cry)
- Diego Castillo
- Boomer (Far Cry)
- Jason Brody
- Vaas Montenegro
- Mary May Fairgrave
- Jerome Jeffries
- Joey Hudson
- Staci Pratt
- Earl Whitehorse
- Original Male Character(s)
- Cameron Burke
- Canon-Typical Violence
Summary
After an abandoned attempt at arresting local cult leader Joseph Seed three years prior, Hope County’s newest Junior Deputy has been tasked with seeing the job through once and for all.
Mayhem ensues, not just for the Deputy, but for several others who have found themselves in this remote part of Montana.
When a fairly recent resident from California meets a familiar face he thought he left behind, Kyrati royal family affairs intertwine with Seed business ventures, and travelers from an isolated Caribbean island seeking adventure are sent on a mission, things get. messy.
stupefy, fascinate by NorthOfSomewhere
Fandoms: Far Cry 4
- Teen And Up Audiences
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- M/M
- Complete Work
Tags
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Ajay Ghale/Pagan Min
- Ajay Ghale
- Pagan Min
- Established Relationship
- Drabble
Summary
"I don't think I'm cut out for this," Ajay mutters, feeling ridiculous with this crown on his head.
at the end of the day by NorthOfSomewhere
Fandoms: Far Cry 4
- Teen And Up Audiences
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- M/M
- Complete Work
Tags
- No Archive Warnings Apply
- Ajay Ghale/Pagan Min
- Ajay Ghale
- Pagan Min
- Established Relationship
- Domestic Fluff
Antón Castillo is a fearless leader, and a pioneer of the lifesaving drug Viviro, a commodity rising in popularity. Leaders from all over the world line up for a taste. So when he receives a particular guest into Yara, he expects business as usual—but is quickly surprised to see that things don’t go to plan.Updated Saturdays at 5:00 PM CST
Witchcraft today is not limited to traditional rituals and spellcasting. It has evolved into a diverse movement that encompasses various practices and beliefs. Some identify as witches while others prefer the term "magical practitioners." Many draw inspiration from different cultures, incorporating elements of witchcraft, shamanism, herbalism, and energy healing. Social media platforms have played a significant role in the visibility and accessibility of witchcraft. Online communities and forums provide a space for practitioners to share their knowledge, experiences, and rituals. This sense of community has fostered a sense of belonging and empowerment among those embracing this path. While witchcraft continues to face skepticism and stigmatization, it is important to recognize the impact it has had on individuals' lives. For many, witchcraft serves as a form of self-care, helping them to find balance, connect with nature, and tap into their intuition. It also offers a way to reclaim ancient traditions and connect with their ancestral roots. However, it is crucial to also acknowledge the cultural appropriation and consumerism that can occur within the witchcraft community. It is important to respect and honor the origins of different practices and knowledge, and not cherry-pick, superficially adopting aspects without understanding their significance. In conclusion, the resurgence of witchcraft reflects a greater societal shift towards embracing alternative spiritualities and reclaiming female power. The return of the witch signifies a desire for personal empowerment, connection to nature, and a deeper understanding of oneself. As this movement continues to grow, it is essential to approach it with respect, responsibility, and a critical eye towards the ethics and history of the practices involved..
Reviews for "Witch Trials Today: Examining Modern Cases of Persecution against Witches"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The Return of the Witch". The plot felt muddled and confusing, and I found it hard to follow along with what was happening. The characters also fell flat for me - I couldn't connect with any of them and they didn't feel well-developed. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this book and wouldn't recommend it.
- John - 3 stars - While "The Return of the Witch" had some interesting ideas, I felt let down by the execution. The pacing was off, with the story dragging in some parts and rushing through others. There were also several plot holes that left me scratching my head. I wanted to like this book, but in the end, it just didn't live up to my expectations.
- Emily - 2 stars - I struggled to get through "The Return of the Witch". The writing style was overly verbose and descriptive, making the story feel slow and hard to follow. The dialogue also felt stiff and unnatural, making it difficult to engage with the characters. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell short for me.