augustinthewinter / [EARLY ACCESS] [M4F] Quiet Staff Officer Confesses to His Squadron Commander [Soft Mdom] [Sci Fi] [War in Space] [Restrained to Passionate] [Light Angst] [Encouragement] [Kissing] [Titplay] [Fingering] [Pussy Eating] [CMNF] [Denying Feelings] [Hold the Moan] [Pet Names] [Vulnerability] [Reassurance] [Slapping Him] [Praise] [Opening Up] [Missionary] [Legwrap] [Edging] [Coming Together] [Multiple Orgasms] [Good Girl] [Service Dom] [Creampie]

I don’t know why but the little “no it’s okay” [6:05] just does it for me. There’s so many small things like him saying “Fine, I won’t look at you” [10:59] but then saying “Look at me” [25:02] later on. It just reflects their whole she doesn’t want to be vulnerable, but he doesn’t mind when it comes to her, dynamic. He’s slowly guiding her to open up(figuratively and literally), the pet names, the compliments, the “you’re safe” [22:58] just everything! I think I’m just a slut for reassurance.. damn

Koi

2025-07-27 02:07:03 +0000 UTC

This was just stellar (heh). I wasn't sure about it from the initial concept, but the sincerity and depth in the story really touched me. Maybe it's that the story took me out of myself enough to get fully into the characters, versus a more prosaic setting (your neighbor/bestie/friend/whoever). Beautiful work.

MJ

2025-07-18 18:39:17 +0000 UTC

Back here in preparation for the exclusive this month and it still hits even if it makes me feel so so so incredibly single

Bindi

2025-06-27 13:16:09 +0000 UTC

Whew, this healed a little something in me. I’m a new subscriber and I’m in gratitude for the care and being truly seen in this. 🥹 Shout out the strong girlies yearning for a soft and safe place to land. ❤️✨

A Scott

2025-06-22 21:28:02 +0000 UTC

I was sleeping on this for ages, and now my heart is broken like my leg (unrelated).

🇪🇺🇺🇸🎙️Barb

2025-06-18 08:58:19 +0000 UTC

cara, i adore this so much!! the s&l of this audio have such an interesting dynamic, and i'm so excited to check out this playlist you've curated for them!! 💖🚀🌌 thank you so much for sharing!!~

alisha 🌱

2025-05-27 18:34:46 +0000 UTC

I was thinking about these two once again, and feeling sorta sad and also creative, so I decided to make a playlist for them and a potential sweet and sad story for them. If anyone is interested in sweet, sexy songs, soul-crushing songs about life and death and acceptance, and songs that are a little in between. I'm sure I've sung the praises of this audio too many times already, but I'll do it again, and again, and again. Is it weird that this audio is more than an erotic audio to me? Like obviously that part is fantastic, but the overarching story/vibe/whatever is so, so good. I can feel the cold exterior of L, the almost stoic yearning of S. The fear of vulnerability, the angst (and the possibilities of WHY L is so closed off). The overwhelming relief of when it all finally happens for them. And don't even get me started on the "it's okay, you're safe" part because I almost cannot handle it (pos). It's all so much and makes my imagination go buck wild with ideas for these two. If this is a good example of August doing whatever he wants, I am 100% here for him doing whatever he wants all the damn time. Okay enough of my nonsensical yapping. I just adore these two and could write pages about them 😭 but I will refrain and let my lil playlist show my admiration. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GLZiE2DP3XjS2GLI7MvOh?si=SZWA9qc8SMekL65TTG3p5A&pi=NP9Rn99nSsysX

Cara 🫰

2025-05-27 18:27:07 +0000 UTC

The way that M keeps reassuring F is so moving. By saying that he needs F, he not only shows how he really feels but also reaffirms that needing someone is not at all a sign of weakness. M knows F so well that he knows exactly what they need to hear. As someone who might also need to hear it, this is making me feel vulnerable but seen and cared for at the same time. Thank you so much for another beautiful creation. 🥹🥹

PT

2025-05-25 18:44:33 +0000 UTC

Now that I can finally listen to this without wanting to kms, I can't get enough. Help.

Starling 🖤

2025-05-16 15:34:03 +0000 UTC

Listening to this for the billionth time finally realizing this is a play on the Spock x Kirk trope. And now I will listen a billion more.

big fat thock

2025-05-12 05:12:46 +0000 UTC

Sorry but, this voice is fucking ridiculous! 💕 That is all. Im going to bed... 😉

Lisa 🇬🇧 🫦 ♏🍷🔞

2025-04-30 01:18:51 +0000 UTC

I think this might be my favourite speaker orgasm of all time. That repetition and the soft voice and the "just hold on a little more" in those last 7 minutes... Literally heavenly. 🙏 I could actually FEEL it. So intense. Beautiful. ❤️ It can take me a long time to finish too, so the absolute patience and calm, with no pressure, was beyond perfect. One for the bank! x

Error404

2025-04-19 13:35:52 +0000 UTC

You get it so bad malika!!! 😭 these 2 have full on conversations in my head like my favorite characters from a book or movie, they are SO fleshed out and dimensional that i can’t help but spin lil theories/stories about their adventures! It really speaks to the dynamic, captivating, SMART writing. The world is so vibrant + carefully constructed and that’s not even talking about the phenomenal acting or the volcanic, emotionally charged sex oh my lordddd. I need to go smash a brick against my head brb 🧱🤕 I’m sooo with you on the writing advice audio, ik he did a “write with me” video for the moans once which was SO COOL but I’d love a more advicey/storytelling 101 type of audio too!

sarah 💫

2025-04-18 01:19:36 +0000 UTC

Revisiting this audio for the millionth time because the writing here still just leaves me in a whole lotta awe. These two feel so fully realized as characters in such little space that I always end up wondering how August accomplishes this. Such distinct personalities for both (one being a character that doesn’t even speak!) and a clear history with even hints at speculative worldbuilding beyond the scope of this audio in 33 minutes (that still manages to include a sex scene that’s emotional, raw, hot, and led by their dynamic and the walls that he’s able to chip away at). These two are written so well that I legit have like ideas in my head of missions and interactions between them after every time I listen because it’s like ‘ofc these characters keep existing once this audio is over’ lol (same thing with my tragic loves from the Favorite Tailor audio where they have nothing but heartbreak, distant yearning, and angst in my headcanon). Such top tier romance and erotica writing like send us a writing advice audio please tbh.

malika.

2025-04-18 00:33:58 +0000 UTC

top1 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

roking hae

2025-04-16 14:41:15 +0000 UTC

https://youtu.be/Aki1Xn36eJ8?si=DWN6eu9ksNTK79MN this audio can get sadder. get in there 💪

Shiloh

2025-04-08 18:52:27 +0000 UTC

Audio of all time, for real. I'm obsessed. I wanna know everything about these two. I'm 100% not going to do this, but it almost makes me wanna dust off my google docs and write fanfic about these two 'cause their dynamic is just so perfect. And this speaker character is just 👌👌 sooo lovely after a long week. The genre collection is so criminally underrated it's not even funny

Cara 🫰

2025-03-29 00:20:30 +0000 UTC

instructions unclear this audio is so soft i almost cried?? (said overwhelmingly positively i guess i needed this)

cheyenne ☕️

2025-03-25 16:49:49 +0000 UTC

my favourite audio of all time everything about it is so amazing the emotions, the feelings, truly everything about it! ❤️

Maddie

2025-03-20 11:57:22 +0000 UTC

So I’m not one who normally leaves a lot of comments on these audios, as I’ve always just kind of seen myself as a «platonic consumer» on here, but holy shit did this just break open some emotional dam I wasn’t even aware I’d been building in the first place. So so so well written, and being allowed to (and even more so encouraged to, I’d say) feel ok with just being on the receiving end without having to «make up for the trouble of existing in someone else’s space» after was a feeling I didn’t know felt so vulnerable to me. A good cry, and even better trip across the finish line lol. Got some journaling and reflecting on my past 26 years on this earth to do now hahah. Standing ovation and roses thrown on stage Mr. 👏🏻💐

Tuva

2025-03-17 11:40:43 +0000 UTC

I'ma keep it real with you, I'm still not convinced. 😂

Sabina 🌹

2025-03-17 10:55:14 +0000 UTC

I was listening thinking "wow, I really do need to be less closed off to my squadron" in the beginning lol

Shiloh

2025-03-17 04:48:31 +0000 UTC

Ummmmmmmmmmmm so sorry, but I've reported you to FBI for terrorism. "Like even with the swirling galaxy in the way, he’ll always find her." What's wrong with you??????????????????????????????????????? Oh my god?????????????????? You take your time cooking up your idea, you're CLEARLY are on a path to something great. I'm literally so sick about this conversation you've described..... That alone is such a powerful distillation of their dynamic, I really am confident your final work will come off as honoring! Shoutout to @hc for GoonRead, WhoreyGraph is an original. We actually might have to copyright Rawdible, that's fire...

Gabriella 🥭

2025-03-06 02:44:44 +0000 UTC

Omgndnsh I still cant believe I talked about space commander fanfic lmao and YES PLS omg I’m so open to ideas!! Idek when/if I’d write it but snippets of these 2 keep floating in my brain, they will NOT leave me alone 😵‍💫 Ooh yes I like that idea of a pre-battle scene and I agree, that tearful image August painted has haunted me for days 🥲 I definitely agree, re: pacing! I want it to have a still/slowed down vibe and I’m almost hesitant to include the war at all, just bc I’m soo into the internal struggle these two have. The conflict is external, yes but there’s a war happening inside her too, almost w herself. I would love to explore that struggle and how it plays out in the following days after this audio. What does a staff meeting look/feel like now? Does anyone else know about it? When they pass each other in the hall, does she look at him? I have the faintest image of them in a crowded mess hall; he joins her at a counter and they talk while looking out the window, their reflections vaguely detectable as the blackness of space stares back. But he sees her, looks at her, through the reflection. Like even with the swirling galaxy in the way, he’ll always find her. BUT ALSO, I’m dying to see what a fight scene looks like between these 2 as well 👀 I’m so so grateful you/other ppl showed interest in this omg, I’m quite nervous to spin my own lil version of this world when the reference material is PURE GOLD and I reaaally hope it comes off as more honoring than anything else! The last thing I’d want is to make anyone, esp August, uncomfortable w my silly musings. Also lmaooo love whoreygraph/goonreads, check rawdible for the audiobook! 🎧

sarah 💫

2025-03-05 19:11:49 +0000 UTC

I have also been thinking about your Quiet Space Officer fanfic idea since Thursday........ Only because you asked for ideas (feel free to tell me to kick rocks!!!!!!), could it be set before a decisive battle? I was so moved by the image August evoked of them crying, heads pressed together. Maybe the story could continue to explore the themes of slowing down/freezing time so she can feel her feelings in a liminal space where she isn’t responsible for the well-being of anyone but him. Or, I could also see it going rougher as “practice” for the battle? They wrestle (literally or metaphorically) for control concluding with her being able to integrate genuine feeling and strategic skill? Regardless of how you choose to go, I've already rated it a 5 on GoonReads/WhoreyGraph and pre-ordered the sequel 💗.

Gabriella 🥭

2025-03-05 17:10:53 +0000 UTC

As someone who is cold and closed off, this was a very tough listen. This is probably one of your best audios but damn, it left me feeling extremely raw. runs back home to the rough collection https://media.tenor.com/xCFtbNChXwwAAAAM/nella-rose-lady-store-running.gif

Sabina

2025-03-05 14:43:25 +0000 UTC

If this is more of what you want to do I’m all for it, this is definitely my favorite one so far!! I love this!

B_Rice

2025-03-04 13:41:08 +0000 UTC

god i just love this one so much

sk

2025-03-01 19:17:20 +0000 UTC

Oh HELL YEAH 🤘🏿, totally see Garrus. If/when you play Andromeda, Speaker is also giving Jaal (my beloved 😍)

Gabriella 🥭

2025-02-27 23:33:59 +0000 UTC

I need you all go know that this audio is what finally got me to play the Mass Effect games. I'm partway through 2. In my own relm of brainworms, speaker is Garrus Vakarian. The power of your audios is unreal August

big fat thock

2025-02-27 08:16:31 +0000 UTC

This was everything i never knew i needed/wanted 💕 Thank you for writing and sharing this✨

AlitaNYM

2025-02-11 08:24:29 +0000 UTC

“it’s fine I’m being totally normal about the porn” made me laugh out loud. having a normal time being normal!!!

Rachel

2025-02-07 21:52:33 +0000 UTC

f character is just like me for real 😭 cmon aversion to affection and vulnerability !!

Mimi 🌸

2025-02-04 02:59:51 +0000 UTC

The setting made me think about Starship Troopers, I like it.

midge

2025-01-24 08:50:31 +0000 UTC

Staying celibate until this level of intimacy finds me cus it’s this or NOTHING

Bonbon

2025-01-16 15:19:37 +0000 UTC

You hit the nail on the head Jess; there comes a point where expressing praise isn’t kind or nice, but necessary. Gazing in awe at a shooting star or saying a sunset looks beautiful isn’t an act of kindness-it’s an inevitable truth! I said my hand wrote my comment on its own, compelled by the laws of nature as a joke but I mean..!!? Actually shyeah. staying silent about such powerful art like this feels like trying NOT to shriek in delight at a meteor shower 🌌 I can’t help myself 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve heard ppl say that art is bigger than us, that it’s our job to exist as vehicles harnessing and sharing art w each other and that’s exactly how this audio (in particular) felt to me. It’s as if this idea, this scenario, specifically chose August as the vessel through which to be beautifully, flawlessly expressed and boy did he deliver 💕

sarah 💫

2025-01-05 18:49:20 +0000 UTC

To express enthusiasm, and joy, and wonder, in their full-bodied vibrato is so very vulnerable! It feels especially powerful that this juicy "yes and" chorus is reveling in each other's cry to this particular story. Where the care offered by the speaker, like the care present in abundance in this space with you all, creates the conditions for these beautiful heart qualities to arise. The vulnerability wants to be offered not even from a place of courage, but from a place of necessity, like it just is the inevitable thing to arise in response to the conditions offered.

Jess

2025-01-05 17:08:29 +0000 UTC

Ugh GOD yessss love Broski and her unapologetic, enthusiastic, bursting zest for the things she loves!!! As someone who can be a bit insecure in showing I care (too much), it’s been really liberating to step into the Affected Zone around here and sing praises for someone who truly deserves it, WITH ppl who just get it and encourage/participate in said singing (the song is called “August You’re Killing Us Keep Going”) 🎶 Also omg Gabriella I love your way with words, “I can’t sing someone’s praises through lips pursed to seem unaffected” is so beautiful and something I’ll think to myself the next time the urge to appear detached comes a-knockin! 😓🧎🏻‍♀️💗

sarah 💫

2025-01-05 02:36:32 +0000 UTC

Leaning into normal, shnormal, I was reminded of Brittany Broski (love) in the comment section of DT #9 yesterday, watched the Love Island & Michelangelo ep of the Broski Report, was moved by her sincerity & whole-hearted, full-throated enthusiasm and was reaffirmed that being normal about the things I love is…..why? For what? For whom? I can’t sing someone’s praises through lips pursed to seem unaffected. I am an Affected Person. Would I be normal about my other favorite writers or directors or actors? Absolutely not. And August is one of my favorite creatives. So normalcy left the equation when he decided to be so goddamn good all the time 😤🥰

Gabriella 🥭

2025-01-04 13:48:13 +0000 UTC

You allllways get it ky EXACTLY. All normalcy flies out the door when I open patreon if we’re being real 😓 this one esp is like…..HUH?? Are we still on earth?? (actually no, we’re in space 🚀) and yes this could have eaaaasily turned into “M saves F from herself, F changes for M and is mushy and lovey dovey yayyy 😐” but there’s not one single iota of pressure for F to change anything for M 🥺 normal, shnormal! 🥴

sarah 💫

2025-01-04 02:38:36 +0000 UTC

sarah 😭😭😭 i also try to plead with/remind myself to be "normal", but maybe we're not supposed to be normal. bc what this man is doing is NOT NORMAL! stirring, insightful work begets affected, similarly insightful responses and yours (beautiful, gorgeous, smart) reflects how friggin insane this one was. i loved your points about his devotion and respect for her, how he's not trying to change/save her, just be there and encourage her to Let Go, even if just for now 🥲 and how he and third date don't just TELL her to give it up, but create space (💫) where she feels comfortable letting loose!! how are we expected to be normal about such powerful, intentional, sometimes cathartic stories! served up hot in 30-45 min!!!!!!!!! 🫂

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2025-01-04 01:10:18 +0000 UTC

Aww ofc!! Respectfully, when the work is this good, sharing (yapping in the comments) is a necessary, meaningful part of the experience for us listeners 🫡🗣️ so glad to know it’s something you appreciate too!

sarah 💫

2025-01-04 01:01:53 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much sarah, what an overwhelmingly nice thing to say, really appreciate your kinds words. It means so much to me that people not only engage with my work this way but also share those insightful thoughts with me. So so so kind I'm overwhelmed!!

August Winter

2025-01-04 00:16:59 +0000 UTC

Omg time traveling body-hopper would make so much sense now that I think of it. he’s a man who belongs to no time or land bc he belongs to ALL time and land!⏳🌎😦 PFFTJRHR awww 😭 I litchrally felt compelled by the laws of nature to say it, my hand typed that out on its own 🥴 he’s clearly operating on another level, story/writing wise. He’s actually creating new levels, it’s…[shaking my head, rubbing my temples] MADNESS‼️

sarah 💫

2025-01-04 00:12:29 +0000 UTC

It makes sense, yes I agree! It just had to come out! The writing and performance have an urgency about them, “this must be said now and in this way”. I jokingly thought to myself the other day that maybe he has such fitful sleep because he’s a time traveler stuck in a body-hopping scenario and is just writing about his experiences. How else could he pull such real, seemingly flesh and blood characters from his mind??? But I think you’re right: he’s just a man who was born to tell stories (which is such an insanely kind thing to say, sarah omg. I’m not even August, and I’m like 😭). Gratitude bomb blasted back in your face 💣🫶🏿

Gabriella 🥭

2025-01-03 23:34:48 +0000 UTC

Ahh your replies are always so thoughtful and kind Gabriella 🥹🫶🏼 and yes idk if this makes sense but this audio just feels like something that needed to be made? The writing + performance feel so loaded with meaning, it’s amazing how he can convey so much emotion in THIRTY MINUTES. Absolutely BONKERS what the heck 😵‍💫 Totally agree, it’s so Nice to be able to share thoughts and feelings (and occasionally swap freaky ideas) with ppl who care and appreciate the art and the community! Super grateful for all the lovely, insightful ppl who add to that ecosystem like yourself <3

sarah 💫

2025-01-03 22:43:00 +0000 UTC

This is really lovely, sarah 💫. Applauding everything, and most especially "you can tell you poured so much heart and soul into this and that it means something to you". Post-November, one thing I was chewing on but couldn't find the words for was that this place is just Nice. I get to have genuine emotional experiences here with kind, thoughtful, funny people who are also trying to have genuine emotional experiences. We all actually care... a lot! And we all like that we all care so much! That's really nice! The care woven through all his audios, this one being the top example, makes such an ecosystem possible.

Gabriella 🥭

2025-01-03 21:28:34 +0000 UTC

I’ve been trying to figure out how to properly express just how special this one is but everything I come up with feels insufficient. This is just so…overwhelmingly powerful, idk where to begin. Pointing out specifics feels like picking a favorite note from a symphony BUT I risk chewing my tongue off if I don’t highlight 3 things: • i will never!!!!! be normal about the impeccable writing here. This might be my favorite thing you’ve ever written, I’m foaming at the mouth. I recently heard of this screenwriting rule where you use “therefore” to connect story beats instead of “and then” so there’s causation between scenes & it all unfolds like an inevitable ripple effect. That’s precisely what this was: an inevitable ripple effect IN SPACE!!! 🌌 every. single. aspect necessitates & informs everything else. Each individual thread of the story weaves sooo specifically & meaningfully w all the others that if something was off by one hair, it would throw off the entire tapestry. That is such purposeful, rich writing. You were born to tell stories, August. • the devotion M has for F is staggering. He’s spent so much time observing her, writing reports about her, getting to know her SO thoroughly, he sees her needs before she does (the position change when F presumably tries to get on top speaks volumes). He gives her what she can’t ask for, either bc she’s too blind to her own needs or can’t admit to having them. That level of awareness, of forethought + gentility, the way he isn’t trying to change her or “save” her from herself but just offers warm respite amidst this bleak, war-weary world is like….I’m tearing my hair out‼️ • the praise here reminds me a lot of the praise in the breeding date audio - both Fs convey a “pls don’t perceive me in my vulnerability” vibe and both times, the praise is purposeful; it’s allowance for F to stop resisting and let herself feel good, pretty, beautiful. They’re being given permission to strip themselves of their fears and defenses and just exist in beauty, in pleasure, in this moment of being Good. I’M SUPER NORMAL AND NOT CRYING AT ALL 🥲 #pornionstrikesagain🧅 This might sound dramatic, but I’ve been pretty disillusioned with lotsa mainstream media lately and this truly felt like such a breath of fresh air. You can tell you poured so much heart and soul into this and that it means something to you. It’s so goddamn insane to me that THIS masterpiece is the result of you just doing what you want and I’m thanking my lucky stars you shared this with us 🌟 Thank you for your incredible work and launching us into space! 🚀❤️‍🔥

sarah 💫

2025-01-03 18:09:43 +0000 UTC

oh woah. You’ve had to go through them for so long :0 I am so so so glad you were able to identify the triggers and how to avoid them !! 🫂 Mine only started to be a pain last year but thankfully I know what my triggers are, now, too !! May they stop annoying us 💆🏽🤎 If I ever need some help, I’ll know where to contact you haha <33 Thank you again :3c

lubear

2024-12-22 22:42:22 +0000 UTC

I'm really blessed, Alhumdulillah, I was able to find some really great doctors who helped me identify my triggers and avoid them. But yeah, I've had them since junior kindergarten, they were at their worst in my teens, and only recently started to taper off. I have a whole migraine routine haha, let me know if you want me to share, Insha Allah! Thank YOU ♥️

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-22 02:24:11 +0000 UTC

Oh, thank you for your kind message <3 You’re an absolute sweetheart 🤎 I am also sorry to hear about your migraines. They’re a real pain :,) Mine are rarer and less worse, now. I can only hope the same for you 🫂🤎

lubear

2024-12-22 00:43:35 +0000 UTC

Thank you Lambda! 🥹🫶💕 Always nice hearing from you ☺️

DivineFeminine ❄️⛄️🎄

2024-12-21 17:41:35 +0000 UTC

Lambdaaaa omg you’re too sweet that’s so kind!! Thank you so much 🥺💕❤️💝💌

sarah 💫

2024-12-21 16:54:17 +0000 UTC

aw tysm you are so incredibly sweet!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼💕

Xóchitl

2024-12-21 16:39:38 +0000 UTC

Lambda, these compliments mean so much coming from you, thank you ☺️💗💗💗! I never post on SNS (I’m simply too shy), so the kind words about my face mean a lot to me. I always love seeing you in the comments (including when you’re not complimenting me haha)! 🥰

Gabriella 🪩 💃🏿

2024-12-21 13:09:51 +0000 UTC

❤️ oh my gosh, I am truly touched, thank you so much for this sweet note, Lambda! Believe it or not I get v yap self-conscious from time to time haha but lovely replies like yours encourage me to keep sharing my silly brain dumps!! Appreciate you!! 💌

rachel 🍓

2024-12-21 09:01:05 +0000 UTC

@lambda: you have me BLUSHING omg 🫣💖 you're always so so so lovely; thank you!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-12-21 07:52:36 +0000 UTC

Oh my goodness, you look so good in your profile picture 🤩🤩🤩, Masha Allah. I love your glasses!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:47:15 +0000 UTC

Oh my goodness, I hope you're doing better now, Insha Allah

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:45:38 +0000 UTC

Oh my goodness, I'm adding this to my TBR

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:44:35 +0000 UTC

I'M CACKLING 🤣

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:41:55 +0000 UTC

I'm sorry you've gone through those struggles, and continue to face them. I hope you have a wonderful therapist, Insha Allah!!!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:41:10 +0000 UTC

🤣🤣🤣

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:39:55 +0000 UTC

For a hot minute, I thought you meant you're going to play Assassin's Creed, then I learned that Creed is a musical band 🤣🤣🤣

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:39:26 +0000 UTC

Gabriella, three things: 1. I absolutely DEVOURED this comment. It was such a great read! 2. You look ADORABLE in your profile picture, Masha Allah. So CUTEEEEEE 3. I really love your energy in the comments!!!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:37:53 +0000 UTC

KENNA, YOU LOOK SO PRETTY, MASHA ALLAH!!!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:35:31 +0000 UTC

I'm WHEEZING 😭🤣

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:34:14 +0000 UTC

That profile picture should be illegal. Outlawed. How am I supposed to scroll past this, Sarah??? You look beautiful Masha Allah 😭

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:33:37 +0000 UTC

@lambda: omg you're such a sweetheart; i can't thank you enough for how lovely and supportive you've been for all of my work!! 🥹💖 i appreciate you so much!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-12-21 07:32:17 +0000 UTC

I loveeeeeeee this comment, Masha Allah. I always really enjoy hearing your thoughts, and I particularly look forward to seeing your input, Rachel ♥️

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:31:42 +0000 UTC

Your hair looks so good in that picture, Masha Allah!!!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:29:15 +0000 UTC

What the swearword, this is so insanely detailed and beautiful?!?!?! I love it, Masha Allah

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:28:36 +0000 UTC

I'm so sorry, but you look so pretty in your profile picture, Masha Allah!!! I love your hair and that dark red really suits you

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:27:15 +0000 UTC

This is so incredible, Masha Allah, oh my goodness!!!

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:25:59 +0000 UTC

I'm so sorry you had a migraine, Lubear. I also have chronic migraines and cluster headaches, it's the WORST 🫂😔

Lambda Sitta

2024-12-21 07:24:25 +0000 UTC

this was so. This week was so very hard and today especially because I got a migraine. Couldn’t sleep because of the pounding but this audio helped me be at ease. Thank you so much for that. I can breathe easier and I feel lighter <333333333

lubear

2024-12-13 23:41:50 +0000 UTC

Oh my god 7:35 "yeah? Take of the towel then" and the HEAVY BREATHING!!!!

Alice

2024-12-13 07:49:18 +0000 UTC

Hahaha omg wait maybe Big Tolstoy is following you around!! That’s too funny. And yes, same! Even with haptic feedback, it’s not the same… Thank you, I’m excited to give you periodic updates 🙂‍↕️! The introduction was really helpful for unburdening it with meaning and humanizing Tolstoy. W&P can be a book I read rather than The Bookest Book of All Books.

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-12-11 02:26:48 +0000 UTC

GABRIELLAAAA, coming in hot with a W&P update!! You made my week. 🫶🏼 The timing of this is tooooo funny, bc last night I briefly chatted w a guy in a bar about W&P—he was reading Dostoevsky, you know I had to say something lmao—so it was on my brain before bed/when I woke up this AM. Also SAME on having associations with/attachments to certain physical attributes of books omg!! it’s a huge reason why, despite my appetite for reading/the practicality, I can’t get into e-readers 🥲 I am so thrilled for you, I hope you enjoy the journey! I’ll be here dreaming about passages I wish I could read for the first time again! Удачи (good luck)! ❣️✨📚

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-12-10 17:56:06 +0000 UTC

Guess who just picked up their interlibrary loan of W&P?! I told them rachel sent me and winked. They were not amused. 🤓 It also has the like crinkly pages that I associate with the Robert Fagles translation of the Odyssey which was my favorite, so I am instantly attached to this book lol.

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-12-10 14:39:37 +0000 UTC

even though i’m sure many people can relate, i feel a bit shy admitting that these specific type of audios genuinely help me. i’ve been in my head a lot lately doubting every little thing i’ve been doing and overall just dealing with high anxiety. hobbies and interests that usually relax me and serve as distractions have not been working, but listening to this audio reminded me to finally take a breather. it’s also kind of crazy because you somehow always drop these sickeningly sweet ones when most of us need them. how are you in our heads hmmm sorry, this is all over the place and sounds silly, but i just want to thank you so, so, so much for all the time and effort you’ve put into your craft. the scripts, sound effects, and voice acting—it’s clear you put a lot of thought into it all. endlessly grateful, august. 🖤

peach

2024-12-06 15:14:04 +0000 UTC

“I’m not asking for anything” But I want you to 😩😩😩

Ash Bishop

2024-12-04 19:25:13 +0000 UTC

Tbh the burn out is so understandable- this was a jam packed month of amazing creative output in such a short amount of time. Like the character choices made for the staff officer are so gooood. They teeter between rank and stripping it all away and it just stay in sweet spot right on the edge of everything. I’d love to see a revisit of this character

Samaru

2024-12-02 06:23:11 +0000 UTC

nono…. i see the vision 🙂‍↕️

saber

2024-12-02 06:09:54 +0000 UTC

does anyone else envision august as a mix of rafayel and zayne from LaDS or is it just me 😭😭 (love this audio, lowkey cried🫶)

mLszxz

2024-12-02 05:55:21 +0000 UTC

Omg I’m so happy you liked it! I did read the second book. I don’t remember having any unique notes about it though. I have yet to read the third one but I plan on it.

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-30 01:09:21 +0000 UTC

Just finished Hunt The Stars. Delightful, SO the vibe of this audio, thank you so much for recommending it! I am frankly surprised by how much I want to read about Varro and Kee next. Have you read that one? If so, how was it?

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-29 16:22:47 +0000 UTC

@heather awww thank you! I’m glad you think so 💗

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-29 07:40:46 +0000 UTC

this might be my favorite audio so far.

Tanisha B

2024-11-28 23:11:58 +0000 UTC

August, you have such amazing talent. I always feel so immersed in your recordings. I am impressed every single time!

relentlesschainsaw

2024-11-27 18:55:04 +0000 UTC

AUUUUUUUUUUUGUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTT👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

Melissa

2024-11-27 16:32:46 +0000 UTC

This playlist is so good.

Heather

2024-11-27 15:16:34 +0000 UTC

This is incredible. You’ve really captured the essence of the audio here.

Heather

2024-11-27 15:00:23 +0000 UTC

@ky ahh thank you!! ☺️ really glad you like it!

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-27 13:11:32 +0000 UTC

@August oh 🥹 I’m really glad you like it! The narratives you come up with are rich, imaginative, and really fun to explore. I had a great time working on this! Thank you for your kind words and all that you create ☺️✨

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-27 13:10:53 +0000 UTC

Ahhh 😭 I’m speechless, tysm! I’m just glad it didn't make you uncomfortable. Keep doing you, you're amazing 🫶🏾🫶🏾

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-27 04:52:53 +0000 UTC

@ky: you're so lovely; thank you!! 🥹💖 and i totally agree that there are so many amazing artists here; i've been loving this wave of august inspired art in the comments recently!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-27 04:29:57 +0000 UTC

😭😭😭 also to be explicitly clear bc i didnt say it at first: these are so good and i love them so much!!!!!!! oh my goodness. so many great artists here i cant even handle it!!!!

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-27 04:21:58 +0000 UTC

Hiii, I’m no stranger to feeling stuck in my head sometimes! You’re not alone! ❤️😊

El ☃️

2024-11-27 04:07:04 +0000 UTC

i'm really relieved to see i'm not the only one who cried during this. it caught me off guard and now i'm in my head about it. absolutely loved this one but it left me a little 😔

c80-kiNz

2024-11-27 03:26:47 +0000 UTC

@ky: i've been dying to hide the 2 voicemail audios + the jamboard in one of these!! 🤭 i'm so happy everyone's been catching these easter eggs!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-27 02:42:08 +0000 UTC

WHAT. OMGMNG. the voicemails. the JAMBOARD.... 😭

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-27 02:38:51 +0000 UTC

oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is!!! wowie!!!!!!! 💫

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-27 02:36:53 +0000 UTC

Oh my GODDD these are so cute and wild, love the little notes and the expressions especially are amazing. You have such a cool style and I'm so flattered that this helped you get over your art block!!!!

August Winter

2024-11-27 00:43:57 +0000 UTC

This is so beautiful what the hellllllll, I love it. Thank you so much for sharing, it's so cool and flattering that my audio was any part of inspiration for you! Really cool style, I love the white on black and the panels gahhhh

August Winter

2024-11-27 00:40:00 +0000 UTC

Oh my mass effect hyper fixation is coming back in full force huh

Nono

2024-11-26 18:27:30 +0000 UTC

here (AGAIN) bc apparently i realized that i have a praise kink

kio

2024-11-26 11:13:44 +0000 UTC

Plssss 🥹😭 thank you all! These comments are so sweet! 💞🥺I love when people notice and point out the small things too, it makes the effort worth it ✨ I really appreciate it and so glad you all like it! My week is made 💕💖💗

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-26 09:06:31 +0000 UTC

This means so much😭 thank you! I couldnt stop laughing now that you noticed!!

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-26 04:15:39 +0000 UTC

lauren these are SO great!! “dom panic” is killing me omg😭 in awe of your talent truly, I hope you continue to share more!!!🤩

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-26 04:01:05 +0000 UTC

omg you're so sweet 😭💖 and please do link me if you do!! i eagerly look forward to you and the bird in your mouth 🥹

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-26 03:56:03 +0000 UTC

Thank you 🥹, that made my night! There’s so much I want to say about this piece, it just feels a leeeettle excessive lol You’re an angel and I appreciate you and your bomb ass art. 💕 (if I actually post an essay-thing in the near future I’ll bring you the link. Like a cat with a bird in its mouth.)

makenzi

2024-11-26 03:18:12 +0000 UTC

Dude. WOW.

hex(a) the halls ☃️

2024-11-26 03:15:08 +0000 UTC

makenzi, i swear you're a wordsmith with how perfectly you've captured the emotions and nuances of this audio! the section about him being "a priest in communion with his deity"??? i'm SWOONING at that metaphor 💖 you've now got me so curious to read more on your essays about human desires 🫣💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-25 20:25:28 +0000 UTC

First and foremost, I have to tip my hat to the Babes (g/n) who show up and show out in the comments with beautiful perspectives and breakdowns, fuckin ART omg, and great playlists. I love it here, and y'all are half the reason why. I've been in my head about commenting lately, can't get over myself. But. This audio. There are several facets of this that stick with me, technically and thematically. The way he is unfazed by being so aggressively shut out and shut down: the "shut up," the slaps, the way (it sounds like) she shoves his head back down. The muffled voice when he dips his head to the crook of her neck when he wants to hear her. The way it's so close, you just know they're so close, forehead to forehead style, that the intimacy is almost unbearable. I love the details. I have essays in me about this most fundamental of human desires; to find the strength that is the counterpoint to our own, the space where we are known and loved and allowed respite. Gonna spare you the flowery bullshit, but just know. Essays. THIS flowery bullshit, however... This character hits hard. He brings to mind the lyric, "this is more than love, this is devotion..." He is relentless in his gentility, steadfast in the tradition of the devout. Initially an acolyte at worship, he is persistent without pressure, offering everything to the unmoved effigy of his heaven (I use effigy not to objectify, but as a representation of her cold stoicism). As she yields, he meets her there with the strength of his devotion, his faith and adoration buoying her up as she lets go, a priest in communion with his deity. It's never about him, his hunger never overpowers his restraint despite all evidence of its intensity. It's about giving her the space to surrender. Which is just. Fuckin. Goddammit. And all of it conveyed in a one-man, one-act play. You're pretty brilliant, August. You certainly have your finger on the pulse of it. I still don't know how to be normal about this. Any of it. Ever.

makenzi

2024-11-25 20:13:12 +0000 UTC

I can’t even begin to tell you how obsessed with this I am

Jen-ger bread cookie 🎄

2024-11-25 19:53:30 +0000 UTC

also LMAO fuck NFTs!! gimme Non-Fungible Characters!!!! THOSE accumulate value over time 🤑

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-25 18:28:08 +0000 UTC

thank you gabriella!! 🥺 yessss his audios really feel like a slice out of a larger world. which makes them feel so real and immersive! and i distinctly remember him mentioning before that he prefers writing scenarios where the relationship between the characters changes, which feels both like such a high-level consideration and like "oh of COURSE! that makes total sense!!" like i just think him having that as a narrative prerequisite is so telling of his approach to just, the whole thing. there's always emotional stakes between two thoroughly-conceived characters which inherently informs the dynamic and sex! like, yes, all of the characters always want it real bad but the different ways they do + go after it it are so.. YUMMY. im all out of big words. woof woof bark yay august!

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-25 18:26:15 +0000 UTC

Literally just seeing this and omg😭 I should be lurking more in the comment section if I knew I would find gems like this! This is beautiful and I love a good storytelling, ambiguous or not💕💕

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-25 13:57:34 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much! I’m so glad

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-25 13:53:09 +0000 UTC

You have no idea how happy that makes me! Thank you and I love your art! Your pieces always feel so immersive

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-25 13:52:19 +0000 UTC

this is just so gorgeous and perfectly encapsulates the full weight that this quote has. you are so incredibly talented, Roxyyy! I hope you continue to be inspired so we can ooo and aaa at more of your work!! 💗

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-25 13:52:11 +0000 UTC

@Gabriella lol perhaps blow his way out of a tight spot 🤭 (tho, perhaps him “knowing what HE likes” may not translate to the level of skill required to disarm his opponents 🥺

Agatha Merry Li-ttle Christmas 🎅🏼🎄

2024-11-25 13:18:03 +0000 UTC

This is so mesmerising, heart-achingly, gut-wrenchingly beautiful, really… and the fact that you chose that specific line that broke me. Beautiful work 😭😭🩷🩷🩷🩷

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-25 13:02:58 +0000 UTC

This is so beautiful 😭. I can almost hear the beeps on the ship. His hand looks so sure while hers is so cautious. This is nuts. Thank you for sharing this with us!!

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-25 13:02:58 +0000 UTC

lauren!! your style is so beautiful; i love how you've captured both the cute and charming side, as well as the hot and spicy side!! thank you so much for sharing your incredible work!! 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-25 13:00:01 +0000 UTC

i'm losing my mind at how stunning this is, especially with the emphasis on this comment section's favourite line 🤭💖 the way that you've laid out the panels really gives the feeling that these two characters have gone through so much history together and many life or death scenarios together. yet through it all, the focus still remains on their hands connecting 💖 i honestly can't verbalize how much i love what you've created here~ thank you for sharing it!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-25 12:57:41 +0000 UTC

these are adorable, I love your art style!

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-25 12:45:44 +0000 UTC

I've been suffering the longest art block this year but seeing all these talented individuals share their amazing art related to August's audios has really inspired me to get creative again! I don't even know what you would call this...a 'quote poster/typographic illustration' mayhaps? https://imgur.com/a/BTimmwL This audio captured the emotions of an untold story so beautifully that it really got me inspired to try convey some of it graphically. ☺️ also I know I'm not the only one who had this particular line hit them right in the feels 😫 so I also had to incorporate it. (It is SFW btw!)

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-25 12:43:23 +0000 UTC

Gorgeous thoughts 💗! Your comment made me appreciate even more that each character feels like a little world and never like a paper doll he’s trotting out. I’m always thinking of Concert Bestie’s closer, “That was really good right? Both of us together, what we created here today”. It really does feel like it has to be the two characters specifically in order to create the world of the audio. The characters are absolutely not fungible which makes them feel like actual, flesh and blood people!

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-25 12:26:36 +0000 UTC

@Agatha Li lmaooo what an image, wow. I feel like the Blowfessor would try to charm his way out of the fight (perhaps unsuccessfully) lol. Truly having an Augustus Caesar moment and giving the thumbs up or down to the many boys 😤 And seconding having a category for the DTs at this year’s Moanys!!

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-25 12:10:17 +0000 UTC

This is probably my new fav audio, I’m so glad I finally got your Patreon! 😭 Btw I've been having major art block, but finally got over it by sketching my idea of your persona in certain audios. So thank you for doing what you do, you have great talent🫶🏾. It’s a little NSFW and I’m sorry if it’s uncomfortable (I’m scared). 🧍🏾‍♂️ https://imgur.com/a/ydnzWOi

Rudolph the LauReindeer 🦌🎄

2024-11-25 08:40:04 +0000 UTC

@ky EXACTLY!! You took the words outta my mouth 🥲 (ie if I loved this audio less, I could talk about it more, good lord)

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-25 06:45:26 +0000 UTC

"if i loved you less i might be able to talk about it more" ass

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-25 05:02:55 +0000 UTC

i don’t even have a little joke that was just so good. that was legitimately crazy. we specifically asked for space but HELLO? 😭 the writing is so so so so so so. GOD. ????????? your encounters are always deeply personal bc you insist on weaving character + dynamic into every part of it, bc that’s clearly important to you! like, it’s so good bc you are writing scenarios that are interesting to you and that’s really, really apparent. soooo many things from the exposition folded into their dynamic and tugged at it in such specific ways. idk how else to explain it besides if any one thing had been different, everything would have been different; if she wasn’t the commander, if he reported to her directly, if she had different character traits, if they weren’t at war, if they weren’t in space, the sex would be different. because the sex is so shockingly, frustratingly informed by the characters and circumstance. because you’re a good writer. it’s so taut and efficient and so full of feeling and life, considering it’s a 33 minute audio. it’s fine i’m being totally normal about the porn. - immediately the voice. it’s giving “i’m here to do my job and give you updates on war or whatever. but i’m tired of pretending you don’t look super kissable rn” bless him - that confession knocked the fuckin air out of me. i could’ve done a cartoon spit-take. that was kind of crazier than an l-bomb to me. you are mcgyver-ing l-bombs. (read: it was really really really well done. and perfectly performed. aggravating!) - good kiss identifier clocking in: good kisses 🥰 - the. fuckin. mouth sounds. otherworldly 🚀 - scientists, take note: “my girl"s hit just as hard in space! - “i’m here for whenever you need. i can just be here 💕” thank you, emotional free use space boyfriend colleague - the “we need you” to “i need you” pipeline 🤭 so so tender and vulnerable on both the speaker and listener’s parts. this is an all-time lover boy classic 🏆

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-25 05:01:16 +0000 UTC

I recently started replaying Mass Effect, and this is perfect. Just what I needed. 😭🤌😘

Glenna Neilson

2024-11-24 23:01:44 +0000 UTC

girl not filthy frank lmaoooo 😂😂

Chanel

2024-11-24 22:00:41 +0000 UTC

This is my fave one ever. You are helping me figure out exactly what I want from my future partner. Thank you for your art 💕 it’s incredibly healing

Bonbon

2024-11-24 20:31:11 +0000 UTC

"Most ardently"-ass motherfucker 😤😭

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-24 19:46:26 +0000 UTC

This is the first audio that I want a prequel of. It’s giving slow-burn, frenemies to lovers. I imagine this happened after they had a semi-argument about how to handle this mission. She proposed a more radical approach with higher risks. He disagreed and protested. She ignored him and said some harsh and hurtful things to him (something like “you’re just a scribe, know your place and stay out of my business.”). The mission was obviously a success which proved she’s right, again. I think that’s why he sounded almost tasteless in the beginning cuz he’s hurt. After this, they’d have lots of wild casual sex. And something big happened (like he threw himself in danger to save her etc.) which made her realise she felt the same for him. Anyway, I’d read this book.

秦词

2024-11-24 15:01:44 +0000 UTC

“sometimes i think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me and it keeps me going” rip quiet staff officer you would’ve loved period drama love confessions 😔🙏🏼

Xóchitl

2024-11-24 14:10:16 +0000 UTC

I love his music! Had no idea about filthy frank haha! Thank you for explaining 🩷😊

Little•Miss•Good•Girl

2024-11-24 08:45:44 +0000 UTC

may love like this find me SWIFTLY

chloe

2024-11-24 06:14:44 +0000 UTC

this audio has everything i’ve ever liked about romance/smut/storytelling,, everything!!! i feel like i’m back in my xreader era. which i guess if i listen to these i’ve been deep in it this whole time

chloe

2024-11-24 06:12:56 +0000 UTC

“that’s not what you need” PUNISHABLE BY LAW

chloe

2024-11-24 06:09:52 +0000 UTC

august oneshots when. august novel WHEN!!

chloe

2024-11-24 06:08:48 +0000 UTC

THIS IS SO SWEET AHHHHH

chloe

2024-11-24 06:06:02 +0000 UTC

exactly what i was thinking, him doing what he wants is exquisite

Phoebe

2024-11-24 00:23:54 +0000 UTC

i was going to say the exact same thing !

honey lemon

2024-11-23 22:45:28 +0000 UTC

oh jess, those quotes resonate so beautifully, and fit so well with this themes of this audio! thank you so much for sharing them~ 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-23 17:42:28 +0000 UTC

He's a guy on YouTube. I only know him from his crazy pink outfit.

rz

2024-11-23 17:40:56 +0000 UTC

10/10 across the board omfg!!! this might be my fav thing ever… the story? angst? listener characterization??? good juice 🧃

chloe

2024-11-23 17:20:29 +0000 UTC

I might not be ready to write another thesis on the artistic brilliance of a praise-heavy August sci-fi audio, but if I had the talent, I’d craft an entire book, complete with sequels, centered around this couple and this audio. Love the setting, love the tension, extremely comforting and hot, amazing sfx, exquisite voice acting. Bravo sir, the king of the Augustverse.

JammyJam

2024-11-23 15:09:57 +0000 UTC

Joji! https://youtu.be/tG7wLK4aAOE?si=4XnKG0--Png7bTT6

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-23 14:51:17 +0000 UTC

literally !! 😭

m 🦇

2024-11-23 03:03:35 +0000 UTC

this reminds me of mass effect 😩

m 🦇

2024-11-23 03:03:15 +0000 UTC

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who immediately saw this playing out in Shep's cabin on the SR2 LOL

Mack

2024-11-23 00:31:35 +0000 UTC

Who is Filthy Frank? 😆

Little•Miss•Good•Girl

2024-11-22 22:30:52 +0000 UTC

@sarah, omg, I’m quietly over here petitioning for the jamboard to come back out to oversee “AITW Elimination Tournament” - all speakers of the ACU pitted against each other, and the man himself giving his two cents on who he thinks would win each round within each pair 🤩

Agatha Merry Li-ttle Christmas 🎅🏼🎄

2024-11-22 18:45:34 +0000 UTC

@sarah: ahh i'm over the MOON to hear that!! thank you again for suggesting more of these i spy illustrations, and i look forward to hearing your report after completing the challenge, commander!! 🫡💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 18:28:39 +0000 UTC

OH MY GOD ALISHA????? this is blowing my fucking mind to infinity and beyond holy shit this is AMAZINGGGG 🤩🚀🪐👩🏼‍🚀 I’m about to be so annoying and take the I Spy challenge super seriously, I’ll be BACK with my answers 🫡

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-22 18:26:19 +0000 UTC

@Agatha Li HAHAha omg I love that sm, the idea of Enemy Prince battling it out against Demon Dude in the Coliseum is so hilarious 👑👹 Also a DT category for the 2025 Moanys would be incredible, idt August has mentioned anything in that regard but fingers crossed!🤞🏼

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-22 18:24:59 +0000 UTC

YES @malika exactly! When the art is so good, how can we help but yap about its excellence?? 🥴 sincerity is super important and detectable imo! and such a good point about reasons why art is created/how difficult it is to hone a craft so well. EOD, artists deserve to be recognized for their skill and hard work, no matter how many times it’s been said 💞

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-22 18:20:34 +0000 UTC

This playlist is so insane, A+++ work omg 👏🏿. Always love seeing Beach House, but I was especially delighted by Spiritualized! I feel like James Blake’s version of A Case of You could have a home here too.

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-22 18:01:12 +0000 UTC

@sarah: as are you!! thank you for being so sweet 🥹💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 17:00:14 +0000 UTC

You’re amazing!

Sarah

2024-11-22 16:59:06 +0000 UTC

@kio: YAY i'm genuinely so excited to hear that!! and i'll be sure to include the winter emoji in every one of these for you to find!~ 🫡💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 15:10:01 +0000 UTC

OHMYGOODDD you did it again????? the compilation of all genre audios pls THATS SO RLLY COOL IM IN LOVE also, making it a habit to look for august's winter emoji and MANN i love it 🫡

kio

2024-11-22 14:20:51 +0000 UTC

I’m just saying I’ve been vying for the sci-fi genre audio for foreverrrr and it did not disappoint. Please sir can we have some more 😏

Samaru

2024-11-22 10:54:26 +0000 UTC

@kenna: thank you!! i have so many yeehawgust easter eggs planned for future pieces; that audio is a gold mine for references!! 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 06:58:47 +0000 UTC

the yeehawgust easter eggs !!! I love this so much

kenna

2024-11-22 06:01:53 +0000 UTC

@Gabriella, maybe it’s all the Gladiator (read: Pedro Pascal 🕺🏻) promo content I’ve been consuming lately, but the image of a bloodbath 🩸🛁 you’ve conjured for me re: the Moanys 🏆, is like each audio personified as a gladiator in the Coliseum, and they fight to the death 🗡️🛡️🏹💀 for 2nd annual Moanys’ supremacy? lol but each gladiator can only wear/be equipped with what their corresponding audio’s speaker wore/was equipped with (which does not bode well for BJ-friend 🧖🏻or Pool guy🏊🏻) But also, not sure if has has been discussed elsewhere, but do the DTs get to have a category at the Moanys this year?

Agatha Merry Li-ttle Christmas 🎅🏼🎄

2024-11-22 05:50:11 +0000 UTC

@aquatic_chimera: omg i'd love to see your work—if you're comfortable with sharing!! i'm always such a big fan of seeing other artists' creations 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 04:14:12 +0000 UTC

I feel that, I use to solely draw portraits a millenia ago so branching out for me was difficult but I'm ecstatic that you're versatile and extremely gifted! I'll definitely check out the one under the witchy audio! 🥰🥰

❄️Aquatic_Chimera☃️

2024-11-22 03:09:46 +0000 UTC

ahh omg @aquatic_chimera: you're so kind!! 💖 i have another one like this posted in the comments of the witchy halloween audio, if you're interested!!~ i would link my art accounts, but i'm afraid i'm a portrait artist so my other art doesn't really look like these illustrations do 😅

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-22 02:43:48 +0000 UTC

You're incredibly talented! I love the colors on both variations 🥰. You ate and left no crumbs girlie! Do you have any more work posted? Your art style is amazing 👏 would love to support you in any way!

❄️Aquatic_Chimera☃️

2024-11-22 02:29:01 +0000 UTC

I fell asleep listening to this and had a dream August collabed with Filthy Frank

rz

2024-11-21 23:55:47 +0000 UTC

Wanted to add that I agree with @sarah and I love your mention of 'repeating something adds more meaning to it' too, @Gabriella. And I do worry about coming across sycophantic or insincere or doing too much when being complimentary about his work (and anyone's work I admire, no matter the medium, because when it's this wonderful I just tend to yAP lol), but it is really like jsdgdjjfg we really are just being honest lol. And @sarah same here, I think about what would I like to hear. There are tons of reasons people make art, plenty of reasons why people share that art with others—to make people feel something, to help them escape, to tap into their imagination, etc. etc. and it's hard to do, hard to do well so I like letting other artists know they've full blown accomplished that (even if it's just me taking 3000 words to say 'got damn why are you so good at this wtf???' for the 267th time lol).

malika🎄

2024-11-21 22:21:20 +0000 UTC

btw happy first day of Sagittarius szn to August, and all who celebrate!! 🎉 ♐️

Moira

2024-11-21 21:12:15 +0000 UTC

@august: oh my god you saw them both! 😭 thank YOU so much for sharing so much your amazing work every week, and for inadvertently inspiring me and my art! 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-21 20:59:58 +0000 UTC

GAHH this is so amazing, I love the witch one you did too, really incredible style, so cozy, and I feel so honored by all the references and easter eggs!!!!! I'm so grateful, thank you so much!

August Winter

2024-11-21 20:49:12 +0000 UTC

I had the same epiphany as you listening to this

rae

2024-11-21 18:00:07 +0000 UTC

🫶🏽🤗

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-21 17:06:50 +0000 UTC

@phonons: of course, you're absolutely welcome to!! thank you so much for liking my art enough to make it your phone background!! 🥹💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-21 17:03:37 +0000 UTC

@Heather 💗 “artistry” wow, truly such a sweet thing to say, THANK YOU so much! @Rose my pleasure, it’s not every day I’m asked to share my RuLit expertise! A treat for me! haha I’m thrilled people are reading it. I can see how it could appeal in these fraught times. I am not on Discord currently (I really pared back on social media this yr!), but if I ever go back I’ll def reach out for literature chat! 🫡❣️ @Gabriella your dedication to my translation recommendation is so ksjdkahrkdjkk 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-21 14:21:42 +0000 UTC

@Rose LMAOOO omg. Incredible. I’m sold!! But also, so jealous, I had to request it at my local library, they didn’t even have the P-V translation 😞. They did have Hunt the Stars though ⛹🏿‍♀️

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-21 05:59:25 +0000 UTC

alisha 🌱 you have got to stop being so, so talented, lovely! It’s not fair! This is yet another gorgeous, gorgeous piece of art (and dhkwishs at The Singapore Kid being so infamous they want to snatch him up galaxies away). Thank you for sharing with us 💕

malika🎄

2024-11-21 05:46:08 +0000 UTC

genre audios always seem to inspire me the most so here's another i spy illustration! 💖✨️ there's references to 12 audios and a handful of generic, non-audio references~ i hope y'all enjoy!! https://imgur.com/a/u9iV28s

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-21 05:29:57 +0000 UTC

@Rose Aaah I hope you like it!

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-21 05:23:59 +0000 UTC

@Heather Seriously. This space is endlessly humbling and delightful. @rachel 🍓 Thank you for the translation rec! I'm on the hold list at my library now, and you may enjoy hearing that there's a weeks-long wait for it. People are reading War and Peace 😎 Here is my favorite Moby Dick shitpost: https://www.reddit.com/r/tumblr/comments/mlh3qa/call_me_ishmael_whalefacts/ idk if you're on Discord but if so please do not hesitate to hit me up with any and all Moby Dick thoughts, I LOVE that weird fucking book 😭

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-21 05:15:20 +0000 UTC

Well damn, adding Moby Dick to the list

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-21 05:14:09 +0000 UTC

AITW patrons are so damned intelligent and interesting! Thank you for these thoughts and the artistry with which you expressed them.

Heather

2024-11-21 04:50:36 +0000 UTC

I would’ve never imagined an August Space Odyssey could feel like a roundhouse kick to the heart, yet here I am, lost in its cosmic punch of emotion. This was so beautiful, so tender, and truly otherworldly. ✨Hearing the moment when desire and longing intersect, and the yearning for a certain someone transforms into the fulfillment of having them. Now, if the first part of the audio felt like a kick to the chest…the last two minutes truly knocked the wind out of me. “I’m here for whatever you need. I can just be here, you can be honest with me, you can tell me anything. It doesn’t make you weak.” 🥺❤️‍🩹😭Not only was M so gentle and so so sweet but he just wanted to be a safe space for her to listen, understand and accept without judgement. Opening up and exposing certain parts of ourselves can feel scary and overwhelming and nerve-wracking due to vulnerabilities being brought to light and the potential for hurt magnified. The reassurance and words of affirmation at the end were truly tender and comforting ✨🫶 Thank you August because not only did we traverse space but you sent us into orbit. 🪐🧑‍🚀🚀

DivineFeminine ❄️⛄️🎄

2024-11-21 04:49:53 +0000 UTC

still thinking about this and felt compelled to follow in ari’s footsteps, so: a short playlist for you, based on this audio 🔭 ordered so it mirrors the arc of the m & f’s dynamic/feelings toward each other. enjoy! 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YNNvQrz3QfZLMSrFMqGwB

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-21 04:14:13 +0000 UTC

Oh captain, my captain! This audio had me experiencing a Rollercoaster of emotions. The writting is breathtaking and your pacing and line delivery are phenomenal as always. However, what really got me into these characters was the artistry in the nuanced details sprinkled throughout. These characters left me wanting more, and quite frankly if you're willing to record/write whatever you fancy August, you'll continue to enthrall all of us. Truly remarkable. 🤓 What I'm really trying to say is... when are you going to drop a book my good sir? Take my money already! 😂

❄️Aquatic_Chimera☃️

2024-11-21 04:13:38 +0000 UTC

@Thelnie You said “Darcy type” and I RAN to Libby to borrow this book. Nothing delights and relaxes me more than a devoted but stilted or too-formal love interest 😮‍💨 Thank you so much for the recommendation!

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-21 03:16:37 +0000 UTC

Awwwwww sending you so much love!

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-21 03:10:37 +0000 UTC

i- 👁️👄👁️

whiskey got-run-over-by-a-reindeer

2024-11-21 02:53:03 +0000 UTC

in the first couple of minutes dude 😭

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-21 02:49:58 +0000 UTC

I know EXACTLY what you mean! That’s Tolstoy getting a bit too into the minutiae of strategy and logistics during battle scenes… I just have to hope he was having a lot of fun writing all that even if I, as a reader, wanna get back to the beautiful prose! AND YES I DO HAVE A REC! For me it’s gotta be Pevear-Volokhonsky. I wouldn’t recommend them for every piece of RuLit I’ve read, but big yes for W&P.

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-21 02:37:11 +0000 UTC

Ahh I’m so happy you’re reading Moby Dick!! As you said with W&P, some parts of Moby Dick are a slog, but imo it’s so so worth it. I had the repeated experience of thinking “…why am I reading this” and then coming upon some of the most beautiful, poignant writing I’d ever read and going “ah, that’s why.” Very okay to let the more, uh, encyclopedic (‘Webster’s dictionary defines “whale” as…’ — for anyone who hasn’t read it, this is an exaggeration, but not as much as you might think) parts wash over you. Audiobooks are great for that! Is there a translation of War and Peace that you’d recommend? 👀

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-21 02:01:42 +0000 UTC

"Just let me...let me hold on to this. Let me hold on."....🫢🫠 This is one of those audios where I just lay on my bedroom floor, stare at the ceiling and do nothing, but feel all the emotions.

daahling

2024-11-21 01:39:50 +0000 UTC

@Rose S. 🥹💗 oh my gosh, thank YOU so much for your kind words! If my only impact on this community is motivating a few folks to read W&P, I’ll take it. If you aren’t a great lover of military history and/or philosophy, I’ll be real and say some sections may be a slog! haha BUT imo the core characters make the effort rewarding. Pierre Bezukhov is one of my fave literary characters of all time. ALSO wild you mention Moby Dick bc I’m actually reading that right now!!! Idk what it is about the colder months, but a massive 19th C classic just hits for me 🤌🏼✨ your endorsement of it makes me even more excited to dig in- I’ve only read ~150 pgs so far! @Gabriella🥭 💖🫡 Tolstoy would want us to live our Verbose Slut truths given how prolific he was!

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-21 00:54:27 +0000 UTC

“Without attempting to wrestle it out of them or getting upset if the vulnerability isn't immediately handed to them” omg omg omg this is also killing me!!! The Speaker is able to be attuned and modulate the care offered as the Listener’s needs and ability to be vulnerable change. Rather than just giving up or being affronted that their demonstration of care wasn’t received the way they anticipated. Such presence, such emotional agility is so special!

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-21 00:11:27 +0000 UTC

You’re welcome for the psychic damage lol🔮. I will need eleven letters of reference and a vial of your blood before I even consider it!!!! (a lie, I may have to revive my discord)

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-21 00:05:06 +0000 UTC

In for a re-listen for the talent all around (a mini-character arc within a sex scene for a character that doesn't even have lines (!!!), the delivery of lines like “sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me and it keeps me going,” etc.) and also realized why this is hitting hard emotionally, at least for me. No trauma dumping in Patreon comments lol, only therapy is therapy, etc. but what a lovely, little soothing balm of an audio for intimacy fear (emotionally and/or physically) I'm realizing. Even with a separate character stand-in and it not being direct-to-listener (at least with how I listen), it's beautiful to have an audio where the focus is a character who unabashedly cares so much about another who takes care of so many, where a character asks the other gently to open up without attempting to wrestle it out of them or getting upset if the vulnerability isn't immediately handed to them. The speaker character responds to the listener character's hardened shell manifesting itself with kindness and reassurance every time (his 'it's okay, it's okay' right after their reaction to the first kiss, “hold it back, sweetheart. hold it back as much as you want,” switching it to “don't hold back, sweetheart” only once he knows they do actually want to let go, the performance for “I know you have to protect yourself, but I'm here. I'm here for whatever you need. I can just be here”). All the soft words and praise the listener character gets before they're undressed, after they are undressed, for still holding in their moans, for letting their moans out—the praise they get for just being. It's so, so lovely. All the echoes of 'I got you,' 'it's okay,' 'don't worry, I'm here,' 'I'm not going anywhere' during intimacy for a character who is not used to it, not used to safety (both in the participating in the pew pew intergalactic battles variety lol and in being vulnerable with the people around them variety), them getting to hear that vulnerability is not a weakness, that someone has them too...what a beautiful, beautiful audio. Thanks for making this, August! First of many re-listens tbh.

malika🎄

2024-11-20 23:56:53 +0000 UTC

Gabriella, this is so gorgeous, and that imgur link dealt me immense damage. Thank you 🥹 (Also, all of this AND a fellow Ella Fitzgerald appreciator? I can't take it anymore, if you're accepting friendship applications then please consider using the Discord handle in my Patreon bio, BYE 🙈) [Edited to add: this also goes for sarah 💫, rachel 🍓, and other people I’ve had spiderman-pointing-at-spiderman moments with. why are y’all so cool, it’s not right 😤]

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-20 23:44:34 +0000 UTC

Strong agree, Gabriella. Also rachel, I feel similarly about Moby Dick, so I feel you. Sometimes these classics slap (by which I mean "illuminate fundamental and exquisite aspects of the human condition")!! What are we supposed to do, pretend they DON'T???? This place is too pure for that kind of untruth.

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-20 23:31:19 +0000 UTC

There is no room for pretense in [Verbose Slut Encouragement]. No posturing. Just brazen, joyful nerdiness. You keep on yapping about Tolstoy (even after the checks stop coming from Big Tolstoy) ✨🤘🏿

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 23:26:20 +0000 UTC

Lovely and hard agree!!!!! I will be chewing on those two quotes for many days to come. Thank you 💗

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 23:22:01 +0000 UTC

This comment is gonna make me cry (again)

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-20 23:15:32 +0000 UTC

Like Gabriella, I now have to read War and Peace, which is not a need I’ve felt before. Thank you for this beautiful comment, rachel 💖

chestnuts Rose-ting on an open fire 🌰

2024-11-20 23:15:02 +0000 UTC

I agree with all of this so much. Well said.

Freya Gwynn

2024-11-20 22:38:33 +0000 UTC

I've been reflecting on why this particular story hits my heart-spirit in its deep most tender places, as it seems to have for so many here. Navigating the precarity of good relations in the corporeal realm is FRAUGHT. It is thrilling, frightening, lonely, riotous, humbling, all of the strange mystery of things felt at once at these relational nexus points. At the core, it is all unsatisfactory (the Buddhist practitioner in me arising here). And yet, the yearning to touch into moments of pure energetic "I see you, you see me" has always felt urgent. Perhaps, it is because in the seeing/being seen that we realize ourselves and each other into existence. Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli says "The best description of reality that we have found is in terms of events that weave a web of interactions. “Entities” are nothing other than ephemeral nodes in this web. Their properties are not determined until the moment of these interactions; they exist only in relation to something else. Everything is what it is only with respect to something else." Another quote coming to mind: “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything.” – Timothy Keller THIS is what I feel the story touches into for me. Anyhoo, thank you community, and thank you August <3

Jess

2024-11-20 21:40:16 +0000 UTC

Gentle dom 😭 oh to be given this level of care 😩😩😩

Sarah

2024-11-20 21:33:32 +0000 UTC

Thank you for your unwavering support of my spaghetti-at-the-wall comment ravings! 🍝❤️ This pair has me feeling some type of way!!! Big Tolstoy 💀🪦 lmaoooo tbh I almost deleted that part of my comment bc it hasn’t even been a month since the last time I yapped about W&P… I’m not insufferably pretentious irl, I swear!!! 🥴🤸🏻‍♀️

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-20 21:08:38 +0000 UTC

@rachel and @gabriella IF THIS DOESNT WIN A MOANY ISTG…..🤬👹🔫💣 🔪 we need to invent a new category: audios that made you cry in space 🥲🚀 yesssss y’all get it!! 😓 I’ll be honest, sometimes I throw up my hands and think: “what else is there to say?” I would never want to come off perfunctorily repetitive (esp as a granny patron 👵🏼) but at the saaaaame time. I mean. Everything is so GOOD it DESERVES the endless praise 😭 I always think: “if I were a creator, what would I appreciate hearing?” and try to go from there. And ty for being mushy on main @Gabriella!! 🥺💕 that was so sweet to read and I love your point about repeating something as a way to add to the meaning instead of lessening it! 👏🏼

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-20 19:29:28 +0000 UTC

"Scholarly secondary literature vibes": an incredible compliment and also a distillation of my aspirational essence. Thank you 🙈. And yay, I'm glad those words helped!!! 💗💗💗

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 18:51:14 +0000 UTC

write a book already god damn you 😭

adrian

2024-11-20 18:50:35 +0000 UTC

This is a writing process I’d love to see a breakdown of :)

Samaru

2024-11-20 18:42:07 +0000 UTC

This water metaphor is crazy WHAT 👏🏿💐?! And ditto (to all of it but specifically), yes, more micro tension/relief moments!! I hadn't read the CW, so I held my breath extra hard. Lmaoooooo not you pulling out your War & Peace pamphlets. A Tolstoy influencer. Being paid by Big Tolstoy, eh? 🤨. That's too funny, but also my god, you already sold me, but "love as a fulcrum for resilience in times of sustained conflict"??? Now I HAVE to read it.

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 18:41:49 +0000 UTC

Oh, the Moanys are going to be bloodbath this year. And yeah, I've been thinking about your comment since this morning, @sarah, and I think that's it. That we mean it every time, but in different ways? For example, being mushy on main, when I read your comment, I was moved thinking, "wow, how meaningful to see someone who's been here since the beginning say this one of the best". So the "stunning artist" means something a little different for all of us, but in saying it over and over again, we get to add dimension and intensity to the meaning. "Stunning" meant one thing pre-this audio, and now it's full of additional meanings? Does this make any sense???????? I got very self-conscious in the middle of this comment lol. I'm just trying to make it clear we're not trying to just be sycophantic, August 😭 🫵🏿she says wrestling invisible demons

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 18:26:54 +0000 UTC

this audio makes me wanna ask, what are we?

kio

2024-11-20 18:11:22 +0000 UTC

on a real note. i need you to be a writer or a voice actor or both. like i need your stream of creativity for consumption in a 2 season series with a spin off movie

akiscigarett

2024-11-20 18:07:27 +0000 UTC

This made me cry, thank you 🥺💕

Loretti

2024-11-20 17:16:13 +0000 UTC

Gabriellaaaaaa!!! I want this comment in a leather-bound special edition tome to revisit at my leisure 💞 you’re giving me scholarly secondary literature vibes with this incisive commentary! I am yippeeing over the fact that the edging in this also reminded you of our thread on DT #14! You continue to get it and get me on this, it’s always an honor to be cited! 🥲💗 Your sentiments re: “there are many ways to fight in the war against oppression” are not just a stunning analysis of the dynamic in this audio, but a much needed reminder for me this week. Thank you for somehow always knowing what to say. 🫂

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-20 16:48:11 +0000 UTC

“I hesitate to comment this bc I worry saying it so many times will dilute its meaning” this is the perpetual struggle here! How do I celebrate the incredible work we get to enjoy week after week without it becoming hyperbolic static!? Like I ✨ mean it this time ✨ but I also meant it every other time too!? 🤷🏻‍♀️😭 the Moanys are gonna be a struggle for me this year lmao

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-20 16:26:09 +0000 UTC

This audio is a precious artifact. I clicked play expecting a cutie little space experience and was blindsided (positive) when tears started streaming down my face and wouldn’t stop??? If this exemplifies you just doing whatever you want, sign me up! This is you at your best. Deft, emotionally-nuanced writing; sensual, relishing-in-it pacing; and a stirring performance of contained yearning exploding into ardent care- all against a dream genre backdrop! Alchemy. I couldn’t wish for more. What’s especially remarkable about your genre audios is that the characters are so substantial it’s easy to imagine their lives beyond the timestamps we’re with them. This M+F have not left my mind since Monday. The Drive-In audio was my metric for the most overtly romantic of your work so far, but this M is a cultural reset. In their encounter he has crafted a dock on open ocean (“Permission to speak freely?”) where F feels safe enough to dip her feet as he dives in (“Something like… like the way I feel about you?”). He’s steadfast as she grapples with fear of leaving the shore where she’s constructed her defensive coldness (“Hold it back as much as you want, it doesn’t matter, I don’t care”) and encourages her to swim out with him (“Open up for me”). He promises that the farther they go, he’ll still be there to buoy her (“It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay; you’re safe, just let me hear it”). She’s finally found a place for weightlessness (“I know you have to protect yourself. But I’m here. I’m here for whatever you need”). To me, that is peak romance. This audio is a love story. Period. 💜✨ Miscellany: • The kissing throughout was TRANSCENDENT. The physicality, quality, and tempo corresponding with M’s pent-up longing breaking through -> passionate bearer of F’s vulnerability catapulted me into the stratosphere.   • M’s gentle resolve with F!!! Profoundly moving and devastatingly hot. His quiet confidence in “Let me do it at my own pace, okay, we don’t have to rush” and ”I know that feels good” and “I know what you need”…There’s something about there being so much uncertainty in their circumstances, and yet, M is SO SURE of how he feels about F and the ways he can take care of her. Swooning.  • I was a tiiiiny bit nervous when I read the CW note about the no to a position, but the “It’s not what you need” demonstrating F’s evolution in willingness to relinquish control to M was perfect. I’d love to hear more of these kinds of micro tension/relief moments as they suit your stories!  • “Just let me hold onto this… just ride the edge for me” Oh me oh my, you’ve gifted me more evidence in support of my take that Edging Can Be Soft (see DT #14 for Exhibit 1). No intention of real denial, just maximizing capacities for pleasure and intimacy in the culmination of a shared orgasm. Sublime!!!  • “Sweetheart” is one of my most beloved Names Used and I was feeling extra spoiled by them here in quantity AND quality. Line delivery/acting in general was supercharged. In the interest of this comment not being 1500 words, I’ll leave it there. 23 minute standing ovation at Cannes!   • I can’t believe I’m about to bring up this fucking book in an AITW comment section again, but I could write an essay about the ways this audio is giving War and Peace thematically re: love as a fulcrum for resilience in times of sustained conflict. “Sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me, and it keeps me going” is SO Pierre-coded I am so sorry ikfskj know this is the caliber of shit you’ve got me contemplating… go off Augustolstoy! I’ve been in dire need of soft audio escapism and tbh was fractionally bummed when it was clear the kink poll favored rough vibes. All to say, I am so grateful that you went for the contrast here! The result is a masterpiece and new personal fave. Akin to @Gabriella🥭’s “Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known Collection”, Quiet Staff Officer is joining the elite ranks of the rachel 🍓 Cathartic M Character Collection with comrades HS Friend, Spank Therapy Bestie, and Third Date Breeder. 🎖️🫡 THANK YOU AUGUST!!! P.S. I’m Team Genre for both November scripted audios if you’re excited by that! 🫶🏼

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-20 16:11:54 +0000 UTC

This is so sweet and warm🥺just like a warm, comfy blanket in winter🥺

Jace

2024-11-20 15:14:57 +0000 UTC

I chose the freaky, rough stuff in the poll but turns out i’m just a girl who likes to be kissed and praised. Also repeating what others said in the comments: please keep doing whatever you want. You always surprise us

ariel

2024-11-20 12:39:15 +0000 UTC

Can we please have a part 2?

GeauxGabby

2024-11-20 12:23:25 +0000 UTC

THANE!! Oh, I get it for sure. I think Disco Elysium is the only other game I had to pause to just weep openly for a little. This is making me consider if I have 400 hours to spare to replay the Legendary Edition….

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 12:21:05 +0000 UTC

“I’m right here, I’m right here, I’m right here” … the way the officer is really saying “I love you, I love you, I love you” through the whole encounter.

Heather

2024-11-20 12:06:04 +0000 UTC

Service dom mhmm yup 🫡🫡

Samaru

2024-11-20 09:25:05 +0000 UTC

and his deep raspy voice before it..,.,..,., head in hands

kio

2024-11-20 08:30:31 +0000 UTC

His moans really paint a picture like you can see he PICKED UP THOSE HIPS 😭

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-20 06:46:02 +0000 UTC

I have been struck by the emotional asteroid sex bob-omb that is this audio and am suffering irreversible damage (positive). I’m still trying to piece together the floating space rock that is my brain but in the meantime, I need to let you know that this is one of the best things you’ve ever made. I hesitate to comment this bc I worry saying it so many times will dilute its meaning but: you are such a stunning artist. It’s at the point where your work transcends the audio medium. Like this doesn’t…..feel like an audio. This feels like 6 seasons of a sci-fi saga love story adventure packed into 32 heart-clenching, jaw-dropping minutes. This is my formal request for you to create whatever the HELL you want more often, pleaseeee. Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this masterpiece August ✨

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-20 06:43:37 +0000 UTC

The tags alone🥺 you are so thoughtful and sweet omg

B

2024-11-20 05:20:07 +0000 UTC

This is a brilliant summary/analysis.

Heather

2024-11-20 04:06:16 +0000 UTC

Someone said it on the audio poll under my comment. It’s the praise kink ISOLATED from the degradation. In these times especially, it’s just necessary. Hits that stick like grits.

GeauxGabby

2024-11-20 02:57:39 +0000 UTC

THIS WAS SO GOOD PLEASE KEEP DOING WHATEVER YOU WANT 😭

rae

2024-11-20 02:13:33 +0000 UTC

God I know you don't often do part 2s but this is so good it really feels like it deserves one. Maybe once the war is over they can revisit this! Wonderful wonderful work as always

Is

2024-11-20 02:02:25 +0000 UTC

literally had this dilemma for this month and man it's just worth it 🫡

kio

2024-11-20 01:46:30 +0000 UTC

PLS NOT PAPA ROACH🤘🏼😭 I got a ps2 emulator on my PC and have been ripping through Tony Hawk games like it’s my fuckn job. feeling very much “moan for me while I pet your clit like that” intro to Chase the Devil by Eagles Of Death Metal starts playing in my mind 🎸🎶

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-20 01:33:20 +0000 UTC

You know, there are times when its almost the end of the month and I’m broke af and I have to pick subscriptions and whatnot to cancel so I can save some money cuz I am brokity broke broke and a girl’s gotta make it to payday. But THIS audio right here….this is precisely why I continue to refuse to cut you out of my budget 😂

Bindi

2024-11-20 01:21:55 +0000 UTC

This hit hard, hard

Stitch.And.Sin.Designs

2024-11-20 01:10:12 +0000 UTC

This is so fucking funny. I only ever played Pro Skater 2, and the idea of him saying "yes, ma'am" followed by a Papa Roach drop is killing me 😭. It's giving this ancient meme: https://youtu.be/9TpIYPUp9Bc?si=9vQRKJ2bu4_uJUDF

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 01:09:56 +0000 UTC

You had me at "Darcy type". Thanks for the rec!!

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 01:03:52 +0000 UTC

My heart is a black hole, but also I am just a Black hole 😔🕳️

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-20 00:59:40 +0000 UTC

@sk literallyyy like why was I emotional 😭 this character is pining HARD

kenna

2024-11-20 00:56:04 +0000 UTC

and the delivery like…. @TheAcademy

sk

2024-11-20 00:43:29 +0000 UTC

more angst pleathe 😩

ara♡ ⋆｡˚

2024-11-20 00:35:40 +0000 UTC

The praise, the pet names.. oh ive been WAITING for this 🤕🤕🤕

alyx

2024-11-20 00:25:17 +0000 UTC

LMFAO ERIN

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-20 00:17:00 +0000 UTC

you had me at the with consent😂

Isa

2024-11-20 00:14:44 +0000 UTC

sending you love and virtual hugs 🫂

kio

2024-11-20 00:11:09 +0000 UTC

sending you virtual hugs 🫂 (with consent!)

kio

2024-11-20 00:04:58 +0000 UTC

HE'S A POET 🗣‼️

kio

2024-11-19 23:33:50 +0000 UTC

um....... um........ i'm hurt but also whole?? (but also just a hole)

whiskey got-run-over-by-a-reindeer

2024-11-19 23:29:19 +0000 UTC

to everyone commenting about mass effect- ily so much lmao

𝖆𝖑𝖞

2024-11-19 23:13:27 +0000 UTC

I was a Thane girl. So, like, ALL of it lol

Freya Gwynn

2024-11-19 23:07:38 +0000 UTC

To quote a friend of mine “Am I… a simp?”

Dafina

2024-11-19 23:02:08 +0000 UTC

🎵But no matter what scars you bear Whatever uniform you wear You can fight like a Krogan, run like a leopard But you'll never be better than Commander Shepard🎵

Autumn in the Shire

2024-11-19 22:21:28 +0000 UTC

can there be a moany award for best august moan

adrian

2024-11-19 20:45:05 +0000 UTC

LOVELYYYY WOW WOW WOW okay so this was great, I loved how intimate it all felt (something about the distance being bridged so quickly, everything being so tentative). Great work with the sfx, I decided immediately that while this was not Star Trek I would force it into a Star Trek shape in my mind. Brilliant stuff as always!!

Blandishments

2024-11-19 20:44:38 +0000 UTC

17:21 good LORD

adrian

2024-11-19 20:28:37 +0000 UTC

A magnificent comment Gabriella! ❤️

Lena

2024-11-19 20:21:56 +0000 UTC

❤️

Winry

2024-11-19 20:14:20 +0000 UTC

i have replayed this line like 80 thousand times it’s sooooo romantic and tragic

sk

2024-11-19 20:03:03 +0000 UTC

hallelujah

ren ☆

2024-11-19 19:54:44 +0000 UTC

that “sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me, and it keeps me going” line was absolutely diabolical btw. so so so good as always

kenna

2024-11-19 19:40:27 +0000 UTC

🥵omg

Liz

2024-11-19 19:33:37 +0000 UTC

I was not okay, no 🤸🏿‍♀️

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 19:13:04 +0000 UTC

Nodding furiously

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 19:09:37 +0000 UTC

Oh no, sending love, I'm so sorry 💗

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 19:08:38 +0000 UTC

EXACTLY. This fucked me up like Kaidan's letter after Horizon holy moley

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 19:07:03 +0000 UTC

Ok this is going right into my Mass Effect FemShep headcannon

whoisthisis

2024-11-19 19:01:03 +0000 UTC

🎵Now Playing - Song in My Heart by Ella Fitzgerald🎶 She believes she’s already dead, but he doesn’t buy it. She’s resigned herself to a life dedicated to service, possibly ending with the ultimate sacrifice. Maybe she's tried before to open up a bit, let others in on how difficult this all is for her. Maybe they crumbled hearing what she's seen, decisions she's had to make. Is it worse to be totally alone by your own choice or to attempt to share your Tuesday and have the other person shatter before your eyes, confirming just how alone you are anyway? The only tether she has to others is her duty, and that feels more and more like a chain or a noose. How destabilizing, how shocking to be offered a portal to another version of reality. Yes, in this new narrative, she returns his affection, but, more importantly, there she is able to be strong and meticulous while also engaging with experiments in vulnerability with his encouragement. Both can and will be true. This alternative story is highly possible to him, and he transmits the strength of his belief to her via emotional and sexual inoculation. I think your use of orgasm denial (her denying him her orgasm) and edging are super clever and galaxy-brained here. The edging as a way to communicate the psychological toll of her cutting herself off from others (“let me hold onto this” → moment when you let me be here with you and really see you). There’s a moment (25:28 - 25:38) when he seems close to being totally consumed by passion, and I assume she says something like “please don’t stop”. This feels like the moment when their relationship shifts, and she allows herself to start pouring into/taking up the big containment space he’s created for her. He becomes so focused. He can handle her falling apart and is in fact encouraging it. The “good girl”s for finally making noise and allowing herself to really have this moment of closeness are inconceivably tender. Like going full nut-nut over here. She finally trusted him, “to give more pleasure than [she] could conceive of for [herself]” (@rachel 🍓, 2024). She took the big leap through the portal and trusted the possibility of his hope/dream for her, thus making it real! She can actually feel immense pleasure and closeness and not totally decompensate or become permanently ineffective at work. “We need you. We need you to keep going. I need you” could feel like an undermining of everything that’s just happened in less skilled hands. Instead, it feels like an invitation to humanity, to come in from the cold. She gets to be cared for the way she cares for others. There are many ways to fight in the war against oppression. A very good and important-enough battleground is tending to a tiny garden (literal or metaphorical), like loving someone deeply, providing the emotional resources that make fighting another day sustainable. “It’ll be nice for me” as his finding purpose in the chaos of this war, having found his tiny garden. He’ll be the pillar for the paragon (to finally loop in Mass Effect, the FemShep girlies are UP 🙂‍↕️). Maybe there are other ways to be tethered to the work, like a hand outstretched to hold your own. TL;DR: https://imgur.com/a/that-hurted-bS2opLS Thank you, August, and +1000000 everyone saying you should keep doing whatever you want. Particularly, it’s getting ridiculous now the way you show off the breadth and diversity of your talents in the genre audios. All of your work is excellent, and your singular talent is really on display with genre. I am once again embarrassed by how many compliments I want to give you, so I’m going to shut up. Thrilled to be here, grateful for the new entry in my Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known collection, losing my mind and throwing up as a Certified Yearner! 💗🌌

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 18:59:54 +0000 UTC

right. i.

viccyswrld

2024-11-19 18:42:49 +0000 UTC

Same and exactly! She’s been through a lot. Tbf they are enemies by politics so she doesn’t like him from the start but I don’t remember that he ever hates her 😅 Just setting expectations because some people think enemies to lovers means he’s a bully and this M isn’t 😉 I hope you enjoy it if you get around to it!

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-19 18:02:01 +0000 UTC

[A REALLY LONG MSSG AHEAD + WITH SPOILERS] okay so i know i have been spamming comments for the past few minutes and i literally just typed keyboard smashes on my docs BUT im a literally a mess right now bc of this audio??? I don’t even know where to start BUT GODDDD the "Ma'am"????? and "Yes, Ma'am?" listener is strong as fuck bc i would've folded real quick. next is the praise like ugh the strengths and all BUT when speaker said "they respect you but they don't know /you./" oh man the way i felt called OUT????? crazy fr. AND THEN THE CONFESSION GOT ME SCREAMING LIKE WHAT the way he feels about her?????? the way he thinks abt her all the time?????? most beautiful person??????? SCREAMS and ANDDD "a version of universe where you feel the same way as me" ??#*@**#$ "and it keeps me going." [FLATLINES] and fuck the KISSBDJWIDJWF the way i just audibly screamed like MAN u could feel how desperate speaker was to kiss listener MANNN he's been Longing to do that for so so long IMCRYING and god the continuous praises and compliments was fucking crazy like. MAN IM MELTING???? AND UGH the way listener doesnt want to make any noises but just pants or gasps (?) and aND speaker says "that's all you're gnna give me? huh, commander?" fuckiNG HELLFISKFJWF the names used in this fucking audio is EJDKEKDKWKFEF i swear it feels overwhelming (in a veeeery positive way) bc it's not smth i hear daily????? and???? this was just crazy like. wow. oh yeah i also lost my shit when listener says "i told you how i feel about you." AND speaker says that it doesnt mean anything PLS I WAS PUNCHING THE AIR. suddenly i am Not listener WDYM IT DOESNT MEAN ANYTHING?????? NONONONONO also the way listener sounded so disappointed IMCRYING AND THE POSITION CHANGE PLSSJFJSJF ugh that was so insanejdjjwjfef but: I think Listener is so used to them taking control of Everything and like, this simple position change, it changes everything!!! so when speaker said that "not with you on top, it's not what you need." LIKE????? WOW i could go on and on about this but i would like to talk abt the continuous assurance in this fucking audidodikwjfk2 MAN IM SOBBING FR like "it's okay, i got you." "it's okay, you're safe with me." AND THEN WHEN SPEAKER JUST OPENS UP like im bawling so proud of her AND then speaker continues to praise her AGAIN SO SO MUCH MORE LIKE???? MORE SWEET FUCKING NAMES TOO?????? you just found me crying in a ditch rn. "look at me just like that" "i'm here, i'm right here, i'm not going anywhere." "i love looking at you." "that's my good girl." "let me take care of you." FUCKBQJDHWKDIWKXHKQIDWKFJWJFJWJD and and WHEN listener says that they like what speaker is doing LIKE man that's character development 😭😭😭😭😭 SO PROUD MAN PLUSLUS "Don't stop saying my name." AND THE CROWD GOES WILD ‼️‼️‼️ also, love how speaker just showers listener with so so much love and assurance and care LIEKDOKWJFWF "i'm not gnna let you go." "all mine" FUCKRIGKRG "i'm here whenever you need me, i'm right here." 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 anyways. haha. typing this with tears rolling down my face. i just love how listener is definitely not used to all of This and speaker saw the chance and TOOK IT. i'm just so proud that listener got to feel that love they haven't felt in a long time (?) considering that they never open up :") and as someone who feels like "ranting" to ppl makes me "vulnerable or weak?" this audio was really.. something. no matter how strong ppl are on the outside, they still need someone with them by their side! :") THIS WAS SO LONG thank you so SOOOO MUCH, august for this wonderful amazing audio (it's my turn to praise you) MAN i never thought i would cry over your audios but here we are. this is definitely one of my favorites (as always) but yeah, this just hits home. thank you soooo much for this! 💗

kio

2024-11-19 17:33:44 +0000 UTC

i think we can all agree that we just completely lost it (cried) in the end 🫡

kio

2024-11-19 17:06:37 +0000 UTC

guess who's folding everytime speaker says "ma'am", "yes, ma'am" jfc

kio

2024-11-19 16:33:28 +0000 UTC

BRO ITS NOT EVEN ONE FUCKING MINUTE YET I SCREAMED WHEN SPEAKER SAID "MA'AM" HIYKFUCJRJGDG

kio

2024-11-19 16:31:37 +0000 UTC

"Let me fuck you like you deserve" 😧😧😧

Violet 💜

2024-11-19 16:30:05 +0000 UTC

oh .... finally get to listen to this audio after a productive day ... taking this as my reward 😔🙏🏻

kio

2024-11-19 16:28:51 +0000 UTC

Girl you have me in tears!!!!!!!! Hahahahaha!!!!! 😆😆☠️☠️

Little•Miss•Good•Girl

2024-11-19 16:24:59 +0000 UTC

Can't wait to listen, loving the concept!

Zechora

2024-11-19 15:39:29 +0000 UTC

HOLD ME NOOOOOWWW—

erin 🤸‍♂️

2024-11-19 14:15:11 +0000 UTC

needed to blast some creed after this one.

erin 🤸‍♂️

2024-11-19 14:14:42 +0000 UTC

Okay, this had me RUNNING to the aftercare audio, this was so raw 😭 why did I cry?? Between this and your DT, I’m getting emotional whiplash. (positive) picture I’m a glass case of emotions meme I actually loved the no, I was thinking the other day it would be cool to include that in an audio, and seeing your take on that. I think it’s so important to show positive representations of redirects or firm boundaries in sex, and ofc, you did it in the best, story propelling way. The “open up for me” went incredibly hard. The vulnerability in that moment made me feel like I was melting 🫠 I’ve said this before, but audios where the Listener character feels taken care of are just so ‼️ I think a lot of women* (+women presenting folx) have the experience of taking care of other people, either personally/through their job or both, and this audio felt like a permission to release that…. content sigh* anytime you want to do your own thing August, you go right ahead 👏🏻 (please)

Moira

2024-11-19 12:46:45 +0000 UTC

Oh, the yearning and resignation in your voice. And the praise! The praise is so…I would completely crack in these circumstances.

Heather

2024-11-19 12:19:03 +0000 UTC

The praising in this is so- ugh it was incredibly passionate overall. I started crying at the end. I think I got too invested 💀

Quercus 🎄

2024-11-19 11:53:48 +0000 UTC

The praise kink girls finally won!

GeauxGabby

2024-11-19 11:07:37 +0000 UTC

Right now the poll goes completely into a different direction than I would've hoped for, so the fact that you did the complete opposite here with the two things I asked for [Praise] [Edging] just like this.. I'm about to be emotional 😭 Before discovering your stuff I really never had a thing for genre related things but you outdid yourself once again. The angst is such a sweet extra treat. This is my new favourite audio!!!

Ynara

2024-11-19 10:47:50 +0000 UTC

As someone teetering on the edge of 40, I love this. So many romance FMCs are wide-eyed ingenues barely out of their teens, but still read like teenagers due to lack of experience in everything. You also instantly have me at enemies to lovers.

Page Chase

2024-11-19 10:29:10 +0000 UTC

Can I add that this audio hits hard for us women who have always been in leadership positions? Who have always been forced to be in control of things to keep things going no matter what we’re going through? From speaker telling her that being on top — which is usually the position where we’re in control— is not what she needs, to the end where he’s telling her “I can be here, I know you have to protect yourself but I’m here for whatever you need. I can just be here. You can be honest with me. You can tell me anything. It doesn’t make you weak”. …. It doesn’t make me weak to be vulnerable. 😭 I thought I covered everything in my essay before but this audio keeps on giving the more you listen to it. August, if this is an example of you “doing whatever you want” then by all means keep doing it 😭👏🏼

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 10:17:38 +0000 UTC

Well well well, we went from “just shut up and listen” to “okay, I’ll shut up” 😏 HOW THE TURNTABLES…

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 09:30:37 +0000 UTC

yeah no I lied sorry it's the praise for me thank you August for the yumnessshhh truly the best to ever do it

Nani

2024-11-19 09:24:14 +0000 UTC

needing some angst in my life rn im sooooo ready

Nani

2024-11-19 08:48:35 +0000 UTC

My username is meant for this

AncientSpaceship

2024-11-19 08:30:02 +0000 UTC

An eagle screech went through our apartment the second I read "praise-heavy"

Ynara

2024-11-19 08:10:38 +0000 UTC

Just reading the names used has me 😳

revali

2024-11-19 08:01:35 +0000 UTC

Oh you COOKED with this one😫

Maia

2024-11-19 07:55:30 +0000 UTC

You’re welcome! The M is a Darcy type who notices everything about the F and he falls first. He’s also has psychic hand powers that he puts to ahem good use. 🤭

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-19 07:12:08 +0000 UTC

This is definitely becoming one of my favorites. I don’t think I’ve ever cried this much to an audio (except for the anxiety talk one which I guess kind of doesn’t count bc it’s sfw). This audio seems especially fitting given how depressed and stressed I’ve been (hence writing this comment at 2am lmao). I’m not great with words but with this audio I felt like I was being embraced by your voice and allowed to be vulnerable. Not to get too personal but growing up, vulnerability was seen as a bad trait and I’ve been seeing a therapist for this. And you nailed it with such amazing storytelling and pacing. Thank you so much for making what you wanted as it turned out to be so good.

Isa

2024-11-19 07:09:48 +0000 UTC

Between this and the last mains audio all my favorite kinks are getting plenty of attention 🫠 this might be a new favorite for realllll Thank you as always August ❤️

Qorey

2024-11-19 07:01:43 +0000 UTC

@Jen “Sweetheart; gorgeous; you’re beautiful, what?” Me at 4:30 AM, always: https://ibb.co/CM2c5dH

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 06:43:46 +0000 UTC

I would LOVE to read (and possibly listen to the audiobook version of) an anthology of short stories written about your genre audio characters. These audios are so well written and get me feeling so many different things depending on the vibe and they're still so sexy but you can tell there's entire worlds behind the characters you've written that could be explored more. Idk if writing like that, under the August persona, is ever gonna be in your future but if it is I will enthusiastically be supporting it. Another banger of an audio, you have done it again, thank youuuu 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

hc

2024-11-19 06:37:34 +0000 UTC

Love this premise. Mass Effect is one of my favorite games and I’m really feeling the vibe of it here! Imagining listener as a Renegade Shepherd type 🌌

Nevaeh

2024-11-19 06:09:59 +0000 UTC

Not this audio literally making me cry 🙃 hahahahah I’m so alone

Olivia N

2024-11-19 06:00:41 +0000 UTC

I burn, I pine, I perish… in space 🌙

Diane 🌙

2024-11-19 05:43:42 +0000 UTC

wish i could give you a non-virtual hug 🤍🫂 hang in there girlie

❄️☃️ a hoe-lly (jo)-lly xmas ☃️❄️

2024-11-19 05:21:51 +0000 UTC

thank you!!! this bookclub is the best (hehe)!!!

❄️☃️ a hoe-lly (jo)-lly xmas ☃️❄️

2024-11-19 05:20:02 +0000 UTC

INTERSTELLAR SUPREMACY 🌌🚀 genuinely one of my favorite movies, the soundtrack goes so incredibly hard!

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 05:19:48 +0000 UTC

I never comment here but the speaker character gave me a toothache. I wanna eat him alive pls

Jere

2024-11-19 04:47:51 +0000 UTC

ohhh this is. a juicy one. emotionally juicy. (holding back tears)

guilty_ofloey

2024-11-19 04:43:53 +0000 UTC

Have not even listened yet but all these comments have me convinced this is your most well written audio yet 🥹 Ive been trawling through the DTs lately and I realized a part of why your audios are so special is because you use words in such a way that describes the emotions/physicality of the scenario so simply, yet it paints such a vivid picture. I’ve yet to find another VA who does it on this level. (Even crazier that the DTs are unscripted, this stuff just flows out of your brain like what???? 😳) You truly have a way with words 😭

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-19 04:43:26 +0000 UTC

"I don't answer to you. It means I can be your, you know, I can be your" Squadron commander: 3PM dick 🥰 Sequel where he punishes her for getting railed by the rest of the crew? Get all possessive and goes all yandere? 🙏

SR 🔷️🌹

2024-11-19 04:32:59 +0000 UTC

I haven’t commented in a long while just because life has been busy and hectic and existential 🥲 but coming out of the woodwork for this one because this is truly so much of what I like!!! I’ve been waiting for the day you do a sci-fi one and this one is so GOOD. The character dynamic is so juicy (ha) and my mind is having a field day imagining the world these two belong in!! The fervent passion in this was so UGH amazing. The intensity you gave it was so attention holding. I disappeared into the monologue at the start. Great writing!!! I’m so glad you just leapt and did whatever you wanted bc I feel like the enjoyment in this really shined through!!! Excellent work, thank you so much!! I am hitting replay hehehe

Jada M

2024-11-19 04:31:43 +0000 UTC

I was thinking of those vibes too omg!!! Esp the curt, strict, controlled descriptions for F.

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 04:31:33 +0000 UTC

F here reminds me of the Arranging a stranger audio F... welp time to listen to that again. Also does he impregnate her in space??? There's still precum 🥹

SR 🔷️🌹

2024-11-19 04:25:57 +0000 UTC

Thank u everyone for explain it to me!!

Deja

2024-11-19 04:22:59 +0000 UTC

just remembered the resignation in the speaker’s voice when he agreed not to look at her, hahaha [ holding back tears ]

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-19 04:22:34 +0000 UTC

U get a kiss 💋💋 and a hug 💓

Deja

2024-11-19 04:22:30 +0000 UTC

can I win something for buzzing in first

🥞cottonheadedninnysheshe🍝

2024-11-19 04:20:04 +0000 UTC

"Yes I do, with my life," had such a perfect amount of emotion in it

Castle

2024-11-19 04:19:39 +0000 UTC

“Clothed M, Naked F” I believe!

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-19 04:19:02 +0000 UTC

Clothed Male Nude Female I think??? Someone correct me if I’m wrong 🙃

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-19 04:18:50 +0000 UTC

Clothed male naked female

🥞cottonheadedninnysheshe🍝

2024-11-19 04:18:13 +0000 UTC

Can anyone explain to me wtf CMNF means 😭

Deja

2024-11-19 04:15:13 +0000 UTC

i just did a backflip

Lari

2024-11-19 04:15:00 +0000 UTC

During my post-listen read through of the tags and description, I momentarily misread “titplay” as “therapy”. Considering the story here, I don’t think I’m wrong…

Gabriella-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ⛄

2024-11-19 04:14:38 +0000 UTC

this is about to go triple platinum in my house

Beth

2024-11-19 04:12:41 +0000 UTC

Passionate?, praise-heavy!! audio?! IS IT CHRISTMAS ALREADY?

Dafina

2024-11-19 04:10:57 +0000 UTC

Yes!!!

Rose

2024-11-19 04:04:25 +0000 UTC

Back again because I finished listening and my god this is a new favourite! Your audios are always consistently good but this one just really did it for me thank you!

Rose

2024-11-19 04:03:38 +0000 UTC

time to fail nnn… again…

ren

2024-11-19 04:02:34 +0000 UTC

i literally watched interstellar earlier today omg

key

2024-11-19 03:57:15 +0000 UTC

TYSM!!!!

kio

2024-11-19 03:57:05 +0000 UTC

thank you!! 🫶🫶

kio

2024-11-19 03:57:00 +0000 UTC

I LOVE THIS and yes i will (both As and Os!)

kio

2024-11-19 03:56:46 +0000 UTC

I feel so loved rn omg????? This is probably my favorite audio EVER, im a sucker for words of affirmations so best believe i cried during this. 10/10😭

key

2024-11-19 03:51:48 +0000 UTC

"Sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me" Dick me down good enough and we'll revisit that, yeah??

SR 🔷️🌹

2024-11-19 03:49:36 +0000 UTC

LITERALLY SAME

key

2024-11-19 03:48:34 +0000 UTC

like oh my god😭😭😭😭😭😭

sk

2024-11-19 03:48:11 +0000 UTC

why did i cry

sk

2024-11-19 03:47:42 +0000 UTC

I honestly have so many feelings. But what I love most is that F "wanted to feel something" and probably thought she'd get one last good fuck in before they all probably die tomorrow and he comes at her with such a blatant and unmistakable confession. She can't deny it even a little bit because he forces her to FEEL it. He's just completely laid bare for her and it slowly chips away at that veneer and armor she has. He has decided that she is going to know EXACTLY how much he cares for her and for her to get THAT instead of the quick physical release she probably started out wanting is just amazing to me. I'd be shellshocked. I know I can't be the only one that comes here just for the storytelling. It's insane. Because we get more transformation and character growth in one moment in time between two people, where we only get to hear ONE SIDE, than we do in most movies or novels. august, you rock my world, bb. You're just so damn GOOD at this. At telling stories. Thank you for sharing with us.

Freya Gwynn

2024-11-19 03:45:49 +0000 UTC

This was one of the craziest audios you’ve made holy shit I feel like I just astral projected

Sunny

2024-11-19 03:45:25 +0000 UTC

omg first of all, as a hardcore star trek girlie i feel so fed. wowow sci-fi, praise, the YEARNINGGGGG !! thank you for making my monday brighter 🤩

Ella

2024-11-19 03:40:01 +0000 UTC

Yayayayayayay I only just pressed play but I am so happy, I missed your genre audios! More genre audios!!

Rose

2024-11-19 03:34:54 +0000 UTC

AHHHH we finally get a second Sci-fi genre audio yesssss!! Also as a leader at work irl this feels very personal, with the amount of affirmation and praise… I didn’t realize how much I needed this and it’s almost overwhelmingly emotional and vulnerable. When he said “let me f*** you like you deserve”, I was literally like, do I deserve this???

RiverSpirit

2024-11-19 03:34:02 +0000 UTC

actual fr fr final thoughts because i have case briefs to do: the listener here reminds me a lot of one of the characters in this novel i liked when i was younger, “satellite” by nick lake. she’s the mom of the MC, grew up on air force bases and became a super high achieving astronaut, but kept herself super closed off from any loved ones for, ultimately, similar reasons as our listener here. that’s all. see ya, space cowboys!

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-19 03:31:01 +0000 UTC

lieutenant commander of the yap division reporting for duty! this was so beautiful ;__; so intimate in contrast to the relatively cold setting it’s happening in. i know you said “light angst” but this honestly felt pretty sad and longing, like you can hear how the listener’s emotional reticence (even when they’re being physically intimate, even after such a bold confession to his literal superior) is kinda paining him. not that this is any easier for the f here, who has to be reassured that “it’s okay sweetheart, i know it feels good, you’re safe” when she’s feeling good. all the praise and reassurance in this one is like. heartrendingly good. especially from 26:35 onward, after the listener admits that she wants to be taken care of and the praise/reassurance becomes super stream-of-conscious, like he’s been holding back. you can tell you were just doing wtv you want i think, with the really natural worldbuilding and really careful thought you clearly put into this dynamic. even the confession at the end, with how soft and sweet and direct it was, almost felt like it was supposed to reassure the listener in your audience and the listener Character. anywaaay~ you constantly outdo yourself, but this was really brilliantly written and acted and i hope you’re proud!!

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-19 03:30:09 +0000 UTC

something in my body did a backflip at “inside? yes ma’am”. maybe it was a kickflip idk queue tony hawk project 8 soundtrack 🛹

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-19 03:28:56 +0000 UTC

I have not listened to this yet but the description is giving Syril and Dedra from Andor (WITHOUT THE FACISM TO BE CLEAR 🥴) and I’m being very cool and NOT GIDDY ABOUT IT AT ALL. 🎉🎉🎉

thealphabetgun on ice ❄️

2024-11-19 03:27:44 +0000 UTC

Also, something about these characters. I love their dynamic I just 😍😍

Conni

2024-11-19 03:26:49 +0000 UTC

27:58 “let me hold onto this, just a little more” in the space station, we all cry

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-19 03:23:53 +0000 UTC

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

transistor

2024-11-19 03:22:59 +0000 UTC

respectfully fuck whatever we want girl do your own thing ITS GONNA BE INCREDIBLE EVERY TIME

kira ✨

2024-11-19 03:16:24 +0000 UTC

Good luck on your exam! You’ve got this!!

El ☃️

2024-11-19 03:15:50 +0000 UTC

🫂

kira ✨

2024-11-19 03:15:31 +0000 UTC

this might make me sob :D

kira ✨

2024-11-19 03:13:46 +0000 UTC

OHHHHH MY GOD?????

kira ✨

2024-11-19 03:13:20 +0000 UTC

Why is it angst I haven't listened to it yet!!!

SR 🔷️🌹

2024-11-19 03:08:46 +0000 UTC

What!!! I did not see this!!!

SR 🔷️🌹

2024-11-19 03:02:07 +0000 UTC

This is the softest soft audio

Louise

2024-11-19 03:01:41 +0000 UTC

I would go to war for him idgaf, THOSE DEEP BREATHS, that firm no, the I need you at the end. I love when M and F characters have PERSONALITY

Louise

2024-11-19 02:59:09 +0000 UTC

Director said “take five” August heard “change lives”

Jen-ger bread cookie 🎄

2024-11-19 02:55:37 +0000 UTC

god this is perfect timing for the sci-fi show i’m writing, thank you for the food

sword 🗡️

2024-11-19 02:54:51 +0000 UTC

Space Lover Boy, Mr Third Date and Nerdy Oral Toy are my Holy Trinity now ✝️🙏🏽

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-19 02:50:38 +0000 UTC

That was on another freaking level. My jaw is on the floor and I literally don’t know how to express myself right now

Conni

2024-11-19 02:49:03 +0000 UTC

giving Star Trek in a way. great work & love the mdom yearning for the vulnerability💕💕

PunkyardDog

2024-11-19 02:45:13 +0000 UTC

Blast me to the god damn moon and call me Houston because this is a PROBLEM HAHAHAHAHAH everything you said yes everything. This is why you’re the brains of this operation.

Jen-ger bread cookie 🎄

2024-11-19 02:44:16 +0000 UTC

I prayed to the God of Augustverse and they responded!!! Sci-fi girly doing jazz hands here!!! I’ll save it for after my 15-hour work today but just (๑•̀ㅂ•́)ﾉ➹♡

JammyJam

2024-11-19 02:44:03 +0000 UTC

Alexa, how bad is my brain damage after holding my breath for approximately 32 minutes and 45 seconds? Not the praise when I’m feeling the worst HAHAHA what the fuck. Fuck you. Fuck me?? No, fuck you. You beautiful magnificent specimen with a brilliant mind and a silver tongue. Got me kicking my feet, giggling, punching the air, smashing my head against my desk, screaming into my pillow and jumping off a cliff, never to be seen again. Or more appropriately just blast me off into fucking orbit, my guy.

Jen-ger bread cookie 🎄

2024-11-19 02:43:26 +0000 UTC

Exactly, like sir you can't just drop a line like that and just move on

Mantis

2024-11-19 02:37:33 +0000 UTC

i had to step outside and ponder for a minute after he dropped that line

Xóchitl

2024-11-19 02:36:38 +0000 UTC

All the best with your exam ✨

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-19 02:32:39 +0000 UTC

sitting staring at the wall after this...how to continue living??? 😔

gracie!

2024-11-19 02:26:19 +0000 UTC

So when are they finally giving you your own category at the Oscars? because this is art.

Rae e

2024-11-19 02:23:23 +0000 UTC

i’m so sorry ugh :( hugs 💞

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-19 02:20:45 +0000 UTC

YOU CAN DO IT you’ll get an A on the exam and you’ll get an O on the audio later😎

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-19 02:19:10 +0000 UTC

🫶 sending you love

Catherine

2024-11-19 02:17:58 +0000 UTC

jaw dropped!!

El ☃️

2024-11-19 02:16:32 +0000 UTC

The WORLD..wait i guess UNIVERSE building???? The ambient noise????? The PRAISE?!? Seriously this is one of the most immersive genres to date!! Im so happy to be a member you seriously always be upping the ante 🤌🏼🤌🏼

katsu

2024-11-19 02:16:31 +0000 UTC

Well I’m devastated.

makenzi

2024-11-19 02:15:04 +0000 UTC

“It’s okay, it’s okay, you’re safe, just let me hear it.” OHHH. Oh!!’n my gOD..!? Did anyone else start.. tearing up…here,? ??or??? This. This one is something else August.

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 02:14:05 +0000 UTC

same!!!

Anette

2024-11-19 02:12:28 +0000 UTC

RIGHT?!!! like how am I meant to recover when you say something as beautiful as that🧍🏾‍♀️

Deedee 🫶🏾

2024-11-19 02:10:23 +0000 UTC

„Yes, Ma‘am“ - folds

Buttercup

2024-11-19 02:10:21 +0000 UTC

To my fellow star commanders who kept suggesting a space audio, we thank you for your service. 🫡 🙇🏾‍♀️ An encouraging genre audio is the PERFECT way to start the week off if I do say so myself.🙂‍↕️ M’s declaration? August what the fuuuuuck? “Sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me and it keeps me going”. That was soooo beautiful holy shit. 😭 I LOOOOOOOVED the passionate kissing throughout. Oh my goodness M was A-MUNCHINGGGGG 😮‍💨 Then the slaps + the praise straight after????? Sooo what are you gonna say at my funeral now that you’ve killed me huh? 🤨 The change in pet names from ma’am to sweetheart, good girl and baby??? The encouragement to hold onto that orgasm for a bit longer? The praise from beginning to end? FUCKING SPECTACULAR. Even the ending was so gentle with the way M was comforting the listener, my heart is fragile already PLEASEEEEE 🥹🫶🏾 ALSOOO the SFX went CRAZY in this one 😌

Deedee 🫶🏾

2024-11-19 02:05:57 +0000 UTC

the tags and the description MAKES ME SCREAM SO BADHDJCJSKFJSG service dom?÷??%?/? HELLO

kio

2024-11-19 02:02:02 +0000 UTC

Wow, you really understand powerful women. Thanks for this❤️.

Ss H

2024-11-19 02:00:11 +0000 UTC

August I’m not even 6 minutes in and this is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever written/spoken?

Rachael

2024-11-19 01:59:11 +0000 UTC

controlling myself from listening to this audio in class is harder than my accounting exam IM SCREAMING ,,, and the fact i could listen still listen to this after 12 hrs makes me Sick

kio

2024-11-19 01:59:11 +0000 UTC

oh no, i'm so sorry to hear! :( sending you lots of love 💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 01:58:03 +0000 UTC

"Lemme hold onto this, just a little more, just a little more." "That's my girl" "Cum for me then, sweetheart" "That's it sweetheart, fuck." "Good girl, take all that for me." This is it. This is the audio that officially kills me. The praise was absolutely beautiful, and the speaker? He had me swooning, especially the pining and thinly veiled desired. And the vulnerability at the end was incredibly sweet 🥺 This is art in its purest form 🩷

Courtney💋

2024-11-19 01:57:33 +0000 UTC

You are my all time favorite VA and you continue to amaze me! You are so talented and have helped me with anxiety, depression, and of course getting off hehe! Thank you for everything you do for us! Xoxo 🩷

Little•Miss•Good•Girl

2024-11-19 01:57:04 +0000 UTC

I have one last question. Was the picture choice intentional? The constellation of Orion is the most visible during the winter in the northern hemisphere 🙂

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-19 01:54:08 +0000 UTC

And you picked an Orion Nebula picture?! The space nerd in me is freaking out in the best way possible

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-19 01:48:42 +0000 UTC

oh my gosh that sounds so awful, I’m so sorry you’re going through that rn! ❤️‍🩹

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 01:46:48 +0000 UTC

And it's a space audio?! My soul is blasting off 👩🏽‍🚀🚀

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-19 01:46:24 +0000 UTC

Yes I did in fact turn on the Interstellar soundtrack to recover from all of that glorious praise. 10/10.

El ☃️

2024-11-19 01:45:33 +0000 UTC

The last few weeks have been freaking chaotic for me and I finally have an evening to myself and I come back to this? Omg "F has a bit more of a specific personality than sometimes, they're a brave and tough but cold and kind of closed off leader who is highly respected, even feared by their subordinates but has trouble opening up and connecting with others." -> me trying to climb the corporate ladder

☃️phonons🎅🏽

2024-11-19 01:45:12 +0000 UTC

Same here lol

Freya Gwynn

2024-11-19 01:43:52 +0000 UTC

BABY SWEETHEART BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS!!!!!!! violently grabs headphones No hate to the more degrading names you usually do but these hit different 😭 so excited

Sarah

2024-11-19 01:43:51 +0000 UTC

this man raised my standards SO high

ljzaa

2024-11-19 01:42:39 +0000 UTC

Been working overtime last two weeks and seeing this AND a DT almost compensates for it 🙏🙏 I'll try to leave a more substantial comment later but I'm eating well this weekend

Blandishments

2024-11-19 01:41:04 +0000 UTC

me an absolute star wars nerd seeing this notif 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

mireille

2024-11-19 01:40:00 +0000 UTC

And he says he isn’t a fucking poet!

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 01:36:23 +0000 UTC

Oh and it’s enemies to lovers

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-19 01:35:38 +0000 UTC

"sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me and it keeps me going" I'VE BEEN SHOT RIGHT IN MY HEART WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU SHITTING ME ?!?!?!??!??

Mantis

2024-11-19 01:35:13 +0000 UTC

oh good heavens.

a muppet christmas ky-rol 🌟🎄🎁

2024-11-19 01:33:39 +0000 UTC

Omg, Mass effect is literally my favorite game ever. So this audio IS THE PERFECT FANTASY FOR THATTT. Listener is so fem shep coded!!

morve

2024-11-19 01:32:11 +0000 UTC

100% 😭😭😭😭

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 01:31:20 +0000 UTC

A space audio, finally 😭 Good (really early) morning, ladies and gentlesl*ts, welcome to another essay with yours truly at 4:30 in the morning. START YOUR ENGINES! We are almost at lift-off. 🚀 I think we definitely needed a Soft MDom at this point cuz my brain was fried by the Rough Mdoms lately 😭😂🩵 (not that I mind my brain being fried by you 😆) “Yes ma’am”, “apologies, ma’am”, my subby-liking side is happy at this point. Praise kink hit REALLY early with the monologue at the beginning 😭🩷 Added to the angst? That shower friend hits again! Both the praise/strengths and weaknesses are hitting close to home with me; I definitely need some validation, y’all! “Sometimes I think about a version of the universe where you feel the same way about me and, and it keeps me going” how do you come UP with these things?!!!!!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU?! So much kissing, so much longing with those sounds! He’s been waiting for this. I LOVE it! “Take off the towel then” OH MY! SO QUICK! August! Him asking her to get “closer, closer” like he really wants to know her VERY well! My heart is fluttering! The praise, absolute beauty! “Let me do it at my own pace” and the pace is just perfect, truly. Feels like there is a little switch that went there from the quiet, reserved subordinate (heh, sub) to the MDom. There is just something lovely about being in control of someone authoritative, calling her “commander” while playing with her 🔥🔥 The slaps! Ah! My JAW DROPPED! Yes, baby, Speaker just fucking took it like a champ! Turned him on even more! More slaps, please! Holding back the moans! Such a cruel trope and I am here for it! Seriously, “gorgeous, sweetheart” aaaaaah my heart and brain are tingly. 18:40 “breathe you in”; smelling always felt so primal, so vulgar, I am in awe with how much I love it! It would make me SHIVER if someone said that in my presence. I don’t even have any words at the soft, beautiful pet names anymore. Look for the nearest puddle, that’s me. I’m the puddle. 🫠🫠🫠 The SFX and sounds in this one are just so good. “Let me hear it in my ear”… sir, SIR! I am already a puddle! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! 🫠🫠🫠😭😭 “You want me closer? You want me deeper? You want more of me?” Is exactly the emotion expected with the leg wrap 😭😭😭🩷 The loving dirty talk, coupled with the soft MDom and his soft-spoken praise and nicknames in this one is top tier. It’s exactly what I need right now! I am MELTING y’all! He’s so soft, “Don’t stop saying my name”, the little whispers of “I’m not gonna let go”, the little praises. AAAAAAAAAH I am literally huddled under a blanket in the corner of a couch like a gremlin in love with this beautifully soft-spoken MDom 😭 “Just a little more, wait, wait, wait, just let me hold on to this” I think my heart is in pieces at this point. Let me sweep it up 😭😭😭😭 How can you make edging so beautiful?! Excuse me? The after-talk?😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ as always, you have a way of making everything feel safe 😭😭😭 “We need you to keep going. I need you ”, yes we do, August, yes we do 😭 Ending the audio with those “I’m right here” tugged at my heartstrings and I just had to lean my head against the cushion cuz it’s too sweet 😭🩷 I told y’all August is truly in his element In The Winter! It’s in the name! This was such a beautiful, heart-tugging, ascending experience. I seriously love that brain of yours. I’m willing to throw my entire life insurance on it 🤣👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for this! Thank you for your service. Now, please hydrate 😭 I’m gonna TRY to get back to sleep 😭

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 01:31:10 +0000 UTC

Don’t talk all soft and whispery to me like that it makes me feel things

orn ana ment

2024-11-19 01:29:20 +0000 UTC

Yesss F commander! If anyone wants to read a space romance with a similar F in her upper 30s (rare for romance books) who runs a tight ship, I recommend Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik. Standalone but it’s a series with other crew romances.

Jingle Bell-nie 🔔🎄🎶

2024-11-19 01:29:06 +0000 UTC

the praise?? the confessions??? a man who yearns is a man who earns 🙏🏼

Xóchitl

2024-11-19 01:28:45 +0000 UTC

The set-up alone is curing my day 3 of breaking-up-with-my-partner-of-3-years. (Omg, you guys are sooooo sweet😭😭😭 Thank you thank you thank you all😭😭😭)

秦词

2024-11-19 01:28:41 +0000 UTC

If this is an example of him doing whatever he wants LET THIS MAN FREE 🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️

✨Danie✨

2024-11-19 01:27:54 +0000 UTC

U do whatever u want sir. We are SAT

Naomi Corporan

2024-11-19 01:24:24 +0000 UTC

LETS GOOOOOO

Chloe

2024-11-19 01:23:33 +0000 UTC

ladies n gentlemen we have lift off!!😝

Unique.Zariii

2024-11-19 01:23:13 +0000 UTC

OH FUCK THE TAGS THTE TAGSSSSSSS AUDIBLY GASPED IN CLASS IM COOKED

kio

2024-11-19 01:22:55 +0000 UTC

sci fi with a restrained f + light angst + soft mdom? AND THE PETNAMES? i’ve never been so seated. in zero gravity and everything, so you know it’s serious

santa-liyah 🧣

2024-11-19 01:22:41 +0000 UTC

Oh my goodness gracious

Jen-ger bread cookie 🎄

2024-11-19 01:22:34 +0000 UTC

“probably a pretty good example of me just doing whatever I want” lmaoooo

macie

2024-11-19 01:22:34 +0000 UTC

screaming and jumping up and down over this because i love sci fi audios so damn much

jay

2024-11-19 01:22:33 +0000 UTC

IM IN CLQSS RIGHTNOW

kio

2024-11-19 01:22:26 +0000 UTC

Perfect timing! Just finished my apprenticeship test and now I can treat myself with your voice😋

Niyaaaa~

2024-11-19 01:21:04 +0000 UTC

WAIT PRAISE HEAVY YES ILY

amy

2024-11-19 01:21:04 +0000 UTC

time to open my legs

amy

2024-11-19 01:20:34 +0000 UTC

One small step for man, one giant leap for HBCkind!!! 🛰️🔭🪐

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-19 01:18:39 +0000 UTC

Hahaha time to get astronaughty 😏👩🏼‍🚀

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 01:17:59 +0000 UTC

OH HELLLLLLL YEAAAAAH! Get in space cowboys, our ride is here!!! 🙂‍↕️🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏾‍🚀🚀

Deedee 🫶🏾

2024-11-19 01:15:17 +0000 UTC

SCIFIIIIII FTW currently fighting the urge to listen to this in public

pretzelpatrons

2024-11-19 01:10:56 +0000 UTC

@sarah: he really said i'm going to make you see stars—both literally and metaphorically!! 🤩💖🌌

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 01:10:14 +0000 UTC

My Mass Effect loving heart just exploded.

Freya Gwynn

2024-11-19 01:09:56 +0000 UTC

[A TEAM OF NASA SCIENTISTS CHEER‼️]

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 01:08:34 +0000 UTC

HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT OFF‼️🚀 I didn’t get the email notif fsr (patreon was down for a while, maybe that’s why) but SOMEthing (the stars) told me to check and lo and behold ✨

snowplowed sarah 💫❄️

2024-11-19 01:07:28 +0000 UTC

omg truee i didnt even notice that 🤭

nasa (ho ho ho) 🧸

2024-11-19 01:00:34 +0000 UTC

i saw the service dom tag and physically swooned 🥰

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 00:59:45 +0000 UTC

The SFX??!? The plot!?!?! "Ma'am"?!?! "Commander"?!? ON A MONDAY?!?!! I'm manifesting this week to be a GREAT week. Tyty August 🫡

Fa-la-la-Lola-la-la-la-laaaa 🎄☃️🌲

2024-11-19 00:57:48 +0000 UTC

your name is so fitting for this genre theme~

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 00:57:00 +0000 UTC

i love sci fi to death man

nasa (ho ho ho) 🧸

2024-11-19 00:56:13 +0000 UTC

I’m ready to be sent into orbit 🫡☄️🚀

Moira

2024-11-19 00:54:58 +0000 UTC

“Ma’am”?? …next stop “mommy”…maybe…🤭 (jk…unless 👀) In all seriousness these drops during the work week are (much appreciated but) ⚠️⚠️hazardous⚠️⚠️ how am I meant to focus on work after reading these tags???

roxyyy ‘round the 🎄

2024-11-19 00:52:58 +0000 UTC

the terribly embarassing giggle that escaped me 💀💀 I LOVE SCI FI... this is going to have been so worth the wait thank you august 💘

ray 🛰️

2024-11-19 00:50:09 +0000 UTC

Soft, praise-heavy [service dom] in space??? I’m ready for blastoff! 🫡🚀👩🏻‍🚀

rachel the 🔴-nosed reindeer🦌

2024-11-19 00:50:01 +0000 UTC

ALSO we might get 2 genres this month?? you're spoiling us omg?? 🥰💖

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 00:46:39 +0000 UTC

Oh this is gonna be a fun listen! I AM GRABBING MY HEADPHONES BRB 😂

Dana (Noël 🎄❄️)

2024-11-19 00:46:04 +0000 UTC

WE GOT THE SPACE AUDIO WE WERE BEGGING FOR!!

alisha-ilent night ❄️

2024-11-19 00:45:42 +0000 UTC

strapping in to unbuckle orion’s belt. to lengthwise and beyond 🚀 💫

wiggie winter hymnal❄️

2024-11-19 00:45:34 +0000 UTC

Comments

Back here in preparation for the exclusive this month and it still hits even if it makes me feel so so so incredibly single

Whew, this healed a little something in me. I’m a new subscriber and I’m in gratitude for the care and being truly seen in this. 🥹 Shout out the strong girlies yearning for a soft and safe place to land. ❤️✨

I was sleeping on this for ages, and now my heart is broken like my leg (unrelated).

cara, i adore this so much!! the s&l of this audio have such an interesting dynamic, and i'm so excited to check out this playlist you've curated for them!! 💖🚀🌌 thank you so much for sharing!!~

Now that I can finally listen to this without wanting to kms, I can't get enough. Help.

Listening to this for the billionth time finally realizing this is a play on the Spock x Kirk trope. And now I will listen a billion more.

Sorry but, this voice is fucking ridiculous! 💕 That is all. Im going to bed... 😉

top1 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

https://youtu.be/Aki1Xn36eJ8?si=DWN6eu9ksNTK79MN this audio can get sadder. get in there 💪

instructions unclear this audio is so soft i almost cried?? (said overwhelmingly positively i guess i needed this)

my favourite audio of all time everything about it is so amazing the emotions, the feelings, truly everything about it! ❤️

I'ma keep it real with you, I'm still not convinced. 😂

I was listening thinking "wow, I really do need to be less closed off to my squadron" in the beginning lol

As someone who is cold and closed off, this was a very tough listen. This is probably one of your best audios but damn, it left me feeling extremely raw. *runs back home to the rough collection* https://media.tenor.com/xCFtbNChXwwAAAAM/nella-rose-lady-store-running.gif

If this is more of what you want to do I’m all for it, this is definitely my favorite one so far!! I love this!

god i just love this one so much

Oh HELL YEAH 🤘🏿, totally see Garrus. If/when you play Andromeda, Speaker is also giving Jaal (my beloved 😍)

I need you all go know that this audio is what finally got me to play the Mass Effect games. I'm partway through 2. In my own relm of brainworms, speaker is Garrus Vakarian. The power of your audios is unreal August

This was everything i never knew i needed/wanted 💕 Thank you for writing and sharing this✨

“it’s fine I’m being totally normal about the porn” made me laugh out loud. having a normal time being normal!!!

f character is just like me for real 😭 cmon aversion to affection and vulnerability !!

The setting made me think about Starship Troopers, I like it.

Staying celibate until this level of intimacy finds me cus it’s this or NOTHING

Aww ofc!! Respectfully, when the work is *this* good, sharing (yapping in the comments) is a necessary, meaningful part of the experience for us listeners 🫡🗣️ so glad to know it’s something you appreciate too!

Thank you so much sarah, what an overwhelmingly nice thing to say, really appreciate your kinds words. It means so much to me that people not only engage with my work this way but also share those insightful thoughts with me. So so so kind I'm overwhelmed!!

Oh, thank you for your kind message <3 You’re an absolute sweetheart 🤎 I am also sorry to hear about your migraines. They’re a real pain :,) Mine are rarer and less worse, now. I can only hope the same for you 🫂🤎

Thank you Lambda! 🥹🫶💕 Always nice hearing from you ☺️

Lambdaaaa omg you’re too sweet that’s so kind!! Thank you so much 🥺💕❤️💝💌

aw tysm you are so incredibly sweet!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼💕

Lambda, these compliments mean so much coming from you, thank you ☺️💗💗💗! I never post on SNS (I’m simply too shy), so the kind words about my face mean a lot to me. I always love seeing you in the comments (including when you’re not complimenting me haha)! 🥰

❤️ oh my gosh, I am truly touched, thank you so much for this sweet note, Lambda! Believe it or not I get v yap self-conscious from time to time haha but lovely replies like yours encourage me to keep sharing my silly brain dumps!! Appreciate you!! 💌

@lambda: you have me BLUSHING omg 🫣💖 you're always so so so lovely; thank you!!

Oh my goodness, you look so good in your profile picture 🤩🤩🤩, Masha Allah. I love your glasses!

Oh my goodness, I hope you're doing better now, Insha Allah

Oh my goodness, I'm adding this to my TBR

I'M CACKLING 🤣

I'm sorry you've gone through those struggles, and continue to face them. I hope you have a wonderful therapist, Insha Allah!!!

🤣🤣🤣

For a hot minute, I thought you meant you're going to play Assassin's Creed, then I learned that Creed is a musical band 🤣🤣🤣

Gabriella, three things: 1. I absolutely DEVOURED this comment. It was such a great read! 2. You look ADORABLE in your profile picture, Masha Allah. So CUTEEEEEE 3. I really love your energy in the comments!!!

KENNA, YOU LOOK SO PRETTY, MASHA ALLAH!!!

I'm WHEEZING 😭🤣

That profile picture should be illegal. Outlawed. How am I supposed to scroll past this, Sarah??? You look beautiful Masha Allah 😭

@lambda: omg you're such a sweetheart; i can't thank you enough for how lovely and supportive you've been for all of my work!! 🥹💖 i appreciate you so much!!

I loveeeeeeee this comment, Masha Allah. I always really enjoy hearing your thoughts, and I particularly look forward to seeing your input, Rachel ♥️

Your hair looks so good in that picture, Masha Allah!!!

What the swearword, this is so insanely detailed and beautiful?!?!?! I love it, Masha Allah

I'm so sorry, but you look so pretty in your profile picture, Masha Allah!!! I love your hair and that dark red really suits you

This is so incredible, Masha Allah, oh my goodness!!!

I'm so sorry you had a migraine, Lubear. I also have chronic migraines and cluster headaches, it's the WORST 🫂😔

this was so. This week was so very hard and today especially because I got a migraine. Couldn’t sleep because of the pounding but this audio helped me be at ease. Thank you so much for that. I can breathe easier and I feel lighter <333333333

Oh my god 7:35 "yeah? Take of the towel then" and the HEAVY BREATHING!!!!

Guess who just picked up their interlibrary loan of W&P?! I told them rachel sent me and winked. They were not amused. 🤓 It also has the like crinkly pages that I associate with the Robert Fagles translation of the Odyssey which was my favorite, so I am instantly attached to this book lol.

“I’m not asking for anything” But I *want* you to 😩😩😩

nono…. i see the vision 🙂‍↕️

does anyone else envision august as a mix of rafayel and zayne from LaDS or is it just me 😭😭 (love this audio, lowkey cried🫶)

Omg I’m so happy you liked it! I did read the second book. I don’t remember having any unique notes about it though. I have yet to read the third one but I plan on it.

Just finished Hunt The Stars. Delightful, SO the vibe of this audio, thank you so much for recommending it! I am frankly surprised by how much I want to read about Varro and Kee next. Have you read that one? If so, how was it?

@heather awww thank you! I’m glad you think so 💗

this might be my favorite audio so far.

August, you have such amazing talent. I always feel so immersed in your recordings. I am impressed every single time!

AUUUUUUUUUUUGUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTT👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

This playlist is so good.

This is incredible. You’ve really captured the essence of the audio here.

@ky ahh thank you!! ☺️ really glad you like it!

@August oh 🥹 I’m really glad you like it! The narratives you come up with are rich, imaginative, and really fun to explore. I had a great time working on this! Thank you for your kind words and all that you create ☺️✨

Ahhh 😭 I’m speechless, tysm! I’m just glad it didn't make you uncomfortable. Keep doing you, you're amazing 🫶🏾🫶🏾

@ky: you're so lovely; thank you!! 🥹💖 and i totally agree that there are so many amazing artists here; i've been loving this wave of august inspired art in the comments recently!!

😭😭😭 also to be explicitly clear bc i didnt say it at first: these are so good and i love them so much!!!!!!! oh my goodness. so many great artists here i cant even handle it!!!!

Hiii, I’m no stranger to feeling stuck in my head sometimes! You’re not alone! ❤️😊

i'm really relieved to see i'm not the only one who cried during this. it caught me off guard and now i'm in my head about it. absolutely loved this one but it left me a little 😔

@ky: i've been dying to hide the 2 voicemail audios + the jamboard in one of these!! 🤭 i'm so happy everyone's been catching these easter eggs!!

WHAT. OMGMNG. the voicemails. the JAMBOARD.... 😭

oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is!!! wowie!!!!!!! 💫

Oh my GODDD these are so cute and wild, love the little notes and the expressions especially are amazing. You have such a cool style and I'm so flattered that this helped you get over your art block!!!!

This is so beautiful what the hellllllll, I love it. Thank you so much for sharing, it's so cool and flattering that my audio was any part of inspiration for you! Really cool style, I love the white on black and the panels gahhhh

Oh my mass effect hyper fixation is coming back in full force huh

here (AGAIN) bc apparently i realized that i have a praise kink

Plssss 🥹😭 thank you all! These comments are so sweet! 💞🥺I love when people notice and point out the small things too, it makes the effort worth it ✨ I really appreciate it and so glad you all like it! My week is made 💕💖💗

As someone who is cold and closed off, this was a very tough listen. This is probably one of your best audios but damn, it left me feeling extremely raw. runs back home to the rough collection https://media.tenor.com/xCFtbNChXwwAAAAM/nella-rose-lady-store-running.gif

Aww ofc!! Respectfully, when the work is this good, sharing (yapping in the comments) is a necessary, meaningful part of the experience for us listeners 🫡🗣️ so glad to know it’s something you appreciate too!

“I’m not asking for anything” But I want you to 😩😩😩