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2024 Update to Tomarrymort Longfic Recs — 8 additional fics

I wanted to add 8 lovely new longfics that have been published since the last time I put together this rec list — 6 more for the Intermediate reads list and 2 more for Advanced. Hopefully you’ll find something within these additional 950k words of absolutely brilliant Tomarrymort fic to sink your teeth into and enjoy:

Longfic rec list collection:

Tomarrymort Beginner reads are the fics I would use to introduce someone to the ship and help them get a baseline for the variety, themes, and tropes that best represent our ship;

Intermediate reads are for readers that are already familiar/sold on the ship, and are looking for fics that explore interesting new facets of the Tomarrymort dynamic; 

Advanced reads comprise challenging works of some nature, whether the writing features more complex subject matter and/or pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a piece of fanfic.

Please enjoy these 8 additions to the list, all of which are either completed or still updating as of 2024!

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Intermediate Longfic Recs

A Light That Never Goes Out by @kippipies (M, 80k, WIP)

Setting: Non-Magical AU Premise: If Harry is the target of a dangerous crime lord called Voldemort and his gang of Death Eaters in a modern mafia AU. Why I rec it: This is a delightful, high-energy caper of a fic in which Harry is a scrappy low-time criminal who accidentally crosses crime boss Voldemort. Naturally, Voldemort sets his sights on getting revenge, but Harry slips through his fingers at the last minute each time. The action scenes in this fic are incredibly dynamic and super fun — I felt like I was watching an action movie at each confrontation between Harry and Voldemort.

And the Living Will Envy the Dead by @k-s-morgan (M, 81k, WIP)

Setting: Time Travel (1940s) Premise: If Harry were flung back in time to Tom’s sixth year and almost immediately reveals he is Tom’s horcrux, setting off a chain reaction of obsession and control.  Why I rec it: An intricately crafted character study of Tom and how he gained control over the rest of Slytherin House by the time Harry meets him at the start of sixth year. Harry’s arrival throws Tom’s plans off-kilter, especially once Harry reveals he was Tom’s horcrux in another timeline. This leads Tom to believe the other version of him had somehow loved Harry, and shows him that it’s possible to form such a connection with Harry here if he wants, despite how dark, cruel, and violent he turned out and how little he cares for others. 

By Any Means by @corpium (E, 74k, WIP)

Setting: Alternate Universe Premise: If Harry has a younger brother Evan who is the Boy-Who-Lived, yet Harry’s overprotective actions towards Evan end up attracting the attention of Voldemort directly onto himself. Why I rec it: This is a really engaging and fast-paced adaptation of canon events if Harry were born 2 years earlier and his younger brother were the one that the prophecy applied to. The relationship between Harry and Evan is really sweet, as they share the burden of growing up at the Dursleys and all the adventures that Harry underwent in canon. There’s also such a fascinating exploration of magic as Harry gradually becomes more powerful as a result of all the trials that he’s put through, eventually becoming powerful enough to attract the attention of Voldemort. 

Pledged by @moontearpensfic (E, 118k, WIP)

Setting: Alternate Universe Premise: If Harry and Tom are best friends that enter together into a Hunger Games-crossed-with-Triwizard Tournament in their seventh year.  Why I rec it: This fic depicts co-dependency to such an intense degree between Harry and Tom. Not only are they inseparable best friends throughout their time at Hogwarts, they also perform a cooperative magic ritual that binds their magic to each other permanently, and allows them to share thoughts and feelings with each other across a mental link. There’s also an intriguing mystery at the heart of this story, as Harry and Tom try to figure out the origins of the Triwizard-style tournament that they enter into in their seventh year. 

Revolution of Configured Stars by @tollingreminiscentbells (E, 153k, WIP)

Setting: Voldemort Wins AU Premise: If Harry was raised in a pureblood family in a universe where Voldemort wins, and ends up attracting the attention of Voldemort in his seventh year at Hogwarts.  Why I rec it: This is such an intricate, incredibly thoughtful depiction of a society where Voldemort won and Harry was raised as a ward of a pureblood family. By the time it’s Harry’s seventh year, he’s a budding Arithmancy scholar who wants to explore whether it’s possible to choose the optimal timeline via arithmantic calculations, which catches the attention of Voldemort. Voldemort and Harry’s relationship unfolds in such a steamy way, and they truly feel like equals who hold each other in high regard, as Voldemort reveals that they have been inextricably linked by fate, whether or not he ended up trying to kill Harry as a baby in this particular timeline. 

the stars, my destination by @milkandmoon-ao3 (M, 15k, WIP)

Setting: Time Travel (Marauders Era) Premise: If Harry is sent back in time as an infant and adopted into the Potter family, growing up and attending Hogwarts alongside James.  Why I rec it: There is a dearth of Harrymort fics set in Marauders Era so it is such a delight to read about Harry’s friendships and rivalries with Marauders Era characters, like being best friends with Regulus and Quidditch rivals with James. As Harry starts his sixth year, the First Wizarding War heats up in the background and begins spilling into their life at Hogwarts as many of their classmates are recruited to fight on either side of it. All the while that he has to keep secret the strange mental connection that he’s had with the Dark Lord all his life. 

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Advanced Longfic Recs

Hearthstone Abbey (Series) by @ramabear (E, 152k, WIP series)

Setting: Soulmate AU Premise: If second year Harry is plucked away from his canon universe by Voldemort from another universe who is his soulmate. Why I rec it: I wholly melted at all the ways Voldemort takes care of Harry in this fic, better treatment than Harry’s ever gotten in his entire life, and Harry is so lovable and adorable in turn. Voldemort has established himself as a religious figurehead/cult leader in the alternate universe, and it was very interesting to read about his alternate path to power. The soft grooming in this fic was so so delicious, ramping up in intensity as the fic progresses; Voldemort completely dotes on Harry and their dynamic is so sweet and tender, a very nice counterbalance to the sinister and predatory tones that underlie their relationship.

if we were lovers by @reggieblk (E, 277k, complete)

Setting: Non-Magical AU Premise: If Harry and Tom meet in a prestigious drama programme and fall for each other against a backdrop of high stakes threatre productions.  Why I rec it: The character work is so rich and detailed in this coming-of-age story in a modern AU setting. It’s clear there was so much thought that went into all the character interactions here, not only between Harry and Tom, but also the ensemble cast of characters who inject so much heart and humor into this story as well. I love the way that @reggieblk cleverly weaves in elements from Shakespeare’s plays and uses the theatre backdrop to depict how the love story between Harry and Tom unfolds — their developing relationship feels, at the same time, both very immersive and cozy, as well as highly fraught with tension. (As a bonus, there is an absolutely amazing original play in the interlude chapter that was written specifically for this fic!)

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[irrevocablecondition]

Do you know of any fics that like really lean into the werewolf aspect of Remus’s character?

hi okay these are off the top of my head! so i know a lot of fic that i've read go into it but aren't necessarily centric, these are centric to either lycanthropy in society or how it affects him:

At the Very Least - AraHannan: poppy's pov of remus at hogwarts, 79k + This is How it Goes: pre-hogwarts lupin family centric

Acca Larentia - houndsinhades: hope/lyall centric, the up and downs of raising a child with lycanthropy, WIP @houndsinhades

Wilder than Mountain Time - tracingpatterns: remus turns his back on the WW and later joins a study on the new wolfsbane potion, 109k @tracingpatternswrites

Evolution is Spelt with an R - de_sire: lycanthropy epidemic in the UK, remus is part of the alliance against greyback, 77k

Burning and Buried With the Rest of It - kalegreeneyes: remus is bit at 15 instead of 5, exploration of how that trauma would affect him different, 118k @kalegreeneyes

Light in August - orestesfasting: summer before seventh year, sirius goes to the lupin's to help with the full moon, 21k oneshot

Flying Colours (series) - TauraNorma: remadora, not lycanthropy centric but definitely goes in depth about missions, illness, and how it affects his character, 318k across 3 works

Lie to Me (Another Secret) - Whoops_e: again, not entirely centric but definitely affects his character a lot, sirius is an exchange student at hogwarts from beauxbatons, remus is hiding 'something', 151k

and this one isn't lycanthropy but i'm tossing it in here because i feel like we rarely seen explorations of hiv, the metaphor behind it? and it's something important me thinks - this one explores it really well!

Six Feet Apart - Belle_Lestrange101: remus has HIV and has to shield during covid, sirius is a 'stranger' he met online, 143k

[sarcasmisavirtue]

Quick excerpt from my WIP ‘To All The People I’ve Loved Before’: (The first paragraphs of the few chapters I have written out, but they’re cohesive together. I was working on the fourth chapter dedicated to Remus and thought I’d share.)

It's basically just Sirius reminiscing on all the people he's fallen in love with over the years and writing letters to them he'll never send. Very self explanatory. So far i'm doing ambiguously romantic/platonic Prongsfoot, Blackinnon, whatever tf you call Mary x Sirius, Wolfstar, and POSSIBLY Bitchkiller. I'm possibly doing more, it really depends. But those are the only ones I really ship/have liked in fics I read. (And/or the only ones I can see happening.)

Also the title is inspired by 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' except i'm a firm believer in bi Sirius.

May include some more platonic/familial love i'm not sure yet.

Technically it takes place in seventh year, since that's when he's writing the letters, but technically it spans the entirety of his hogwarts years in flashbacks. (Every character usually has a timespan. Like for Marlene it's 3-4th year.)

So far the average for each chapter is like 1.6k words and the longest chapter has around 2k. So it's not TOO long. Mostly just a character study/little snippets of how I think ships I like would work.

People always asked Sirius who his first love was. It wasn't an uncommon question. Girls giggled it in the common room, boys tossed it around during late-night Quidditch talk, and younger students occasionally asked in that forced, chummy way kids did when they were trying too hard to become friends with older kids but didn't quite know what to do. Most people had answers locked and loaded, already polished with a bow on top. But Sirius never did. Not really. Because when people asked, they always meant romantically. The first person you snogged. The one who gave you butterflies. The one you couldn't stop thinking about, couldn't stop writing about in margins. But when Sirius tried to summon that kind of memory, he couldn't. It always came back to James. Always James. It was pathetic, probably. Sirius knew that. He wasn't blind. Wasn't stupid, either. He knew how it sounded, knew what people would assume. But it was the truth. It was the only truth that felt solid in his head when everything else was foggy and confusing. Sirius had never—and would never—love someone the way he loved James. Whenever people asked Sirius who his first love was, he said Marlene. It wasn't a lie, exactly. She was his first romantic love, and that was what they were really asking, wasn't it? Who was the first girl he kissed, the first one he bought flowers for, the first one he undressed and called baby? That was what they meant. And it was easier and safer to give them what they wanted. But when Sirius really thought about it, when he let himself be honest, which was rare and always dangerous, he thought of James. James, with his stupid hair and loud laugh and hands that felt too familiar. James, who was already wound through every moment Sirius could remember with colour and warmth and heat and...something else. Something ugly. Something soft. But the name that came out was always Marlene. He'd started loving her long before he had the words for it. Before it could properly be called love. Back when he was just an eleven-year-old boy with too many thoughts in his head and too much arrogance for his own good. He liked her honey-blonde curls, the crookedness of her smile, the brightness of her eyes. Chocolate brown, warm, teasing. He liked that she was taller than him, which made her feel untouchable. He liked that they shared a birthday. He liked that she was competitive and fiery and didn't care that he was a Black. He liked that she made fun of him. Called him princess before anyone else did. Called his bluff. Sirius had liked everything about Marlene. Still kind of did. Sirius hadn't thought much of Mary when he'd first met her. She was pretty. Gorgeous, even. Sharp cheekbones, a wicked mouth, legs for days. But she was also James's friend. One of the loud ones who hung around him and Marlene and Lily, (never at once. That was a recipe for disaster) always laughing too much and talking too fast and never shutting up. That made her off-limits by default. Sirius had rules about these things. Or at least pretended to. He'd known she wanted him from the start. Since the moment she looked him up and down that first day they met. Since he overheard her asking James—bloody James—if he could maybe set them up. Like Sirius was a name on a list. A game. A dare. Sirius was used to being wanted. He always was. Always had been. Always would be. It wasn't anything new. Except how she went about it. Mary wasn't coy. She didn't bat her lashes or play hard to get or trail her fingers up his arm like she was casting some bloody spell. She just was. Bold. Confident. Stunningly, maddeningly direct. It was unnerving. A little hot. A little dangerous. Sirius liked dangerous. Always had.

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WIP Tag Game

Thank you for the tag @myokk! I love when people share little snippets of what they're working on, and I loved reading yours!!!

@morelikeravenbore (since you wanted to see too 😊)

Rules: Share a snippet from whatever you’re currently working on, and then tag 5 people.

This is a SUPER rough WIP. As in I JUST started writing it last night 😅

Future Chapter of 'Secrets of the Silent Stars':

Students began filing out of the common room in various states of disarray. Elsie’s eyes followed their trail as many of them trudged down the stairs, baggy-eyed and messy-haired from spending all night studying. Last night, the Ravenclaw Tower had been nothing short of a party of anxious fifth, sixth, and seventh years, all poring over their notes and practicing incantations for their OWLs and NEWTs. Several had cried, thrown up, or were even carted off to the Hospital Wing so that Nurse Blainey could administer a Calming Draught.

She shook her palms, exchanging a nervous glance with Samantha. “Time to go,” Elsie sighed.

Samantha offered an encouraging smile. “We’ll be fine. I’m sure most of us are all in our heads over it.”

“How are you so relaxed?” Elsie vanished her books into her bag and followed the line of students out of the common room.

“I’m not.” Samantha trailed closely behind. “I’m a moment away from a panic attack.”

Elsie wondered if she had an extra Calming Draught for both of them.

NP Tags!: @ps-cactus @bookie-bookdust @ravenwind-75 @gingerlegacy07 @iatnen @sloanesallow @theladyofshalott1989 @morelikeravenbore @writing-intheundercroft @girl-named-matty @rypnami and anyone else who wants to participate! Lemme see all your WIPs! <3

[houndsinhades]

2024 in Fanfiction

2023: 0 words

2024: 118,553 words

Acca Larentia | E | Hope Lupin/Lyall Lupin | 16/24 | 111K

My firstborn child. Twenty-ish years of exploring the magical world from a muggle’s eyes, the rise of Voldemort, and what it could have been like to raise the world’s coolest werewolf.

The First Train Home | T | Remus Lupin/Sirius Black | 5K

Three Wolfstar scenes (post-prank, post-Azkaban, post-veil). A good dose of hurt/comfort and a fun little diddy I wrote to try out a new style.

Way to Go, Tiger | G | Scorpius Malfoy & Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter | 2K

Draco takes Scorpius to the zoo for his seventh birthday. Harry keeps an eye on them. Is it Drarry? Is it not Drarry? The world may never know. (Pls. It’s so obviously drarry.)

Thanks for the tag @wolfpants 🩷 you’re the reason I started writing, and one of the best parts of this fandom - and my whole life.

My first year writing! (Okay, technically I started in December 2023, but for the sake of this post let’s give me three weeks of grace time).

I started writing when I was stressed and overwhelmed with grad school, and I was exhausted from the constant work - study - work - study - work cycle. I wanted to do something just for me, to bring myself some joy, even if no one I knew was aware of it and no one online even read it.

It was hard at times, no doubt. I’ve deleted thousands of words (utter shite), had months-long writers block, or (worse) months where I wanted desperately to write, but didn’t have the time or energy to get the words down. I’ve learned some difficult lessons, and got hurt in ways I didn’t see coming.

But even when it was tough, I can honestly say it was worth it to try. I’m so happy I decided to start writing after years of telling myself I wasn’t good enough, or that there were enough stories out there, or asked myself who would even want to read this? To that girl, I say now - it doesn’t matter. It’s okay to be an imperfect writer. It’s okay if there are similar stories already. It’s okay if no one reads what you write. Do it for you, and have fun with it.

I feel like I’ve learned a lot about myself this year. I can slowly but surely see places where I’ve improved in the last few months. I’ve written some things I’m really proud of (and some things that make me cringe). But most importantly, it gave me a much needed creative outlet and a purpose outside of work and school. Writing has also led me to the most amazing community, and that’s been the greatest gift of all. I love the friends I’ve made through this fandom dearly, and if you’re one of them, I hope you know how loved you are.

My goals for 2024 were to just write. And good golly Miss Molly, I did it. Yeehaw! I put those words in the doc and I uploaded them to the archive. Pats on the back for me. Go girl!

In 2025, I want to finish my WIP and start posting my next long fic (similar to Acca, a female POV rare pair). I also want to write more one shots for fun, and explore new pairings and plots (muggle AU maybe? Drarry maybe? One of the dozens of ideas I have locked in a note on my phone?) And I want to leave a comment on every single fanfic I read.

Im glad I took the chance in 2024! And as I wrap up the year I want to say - thank you for being a part of mine 🩷

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Share the last 7 lines of your current WIP

Thanks for the tag @nyaightlight and it's amazing bc I finally managed to write again!!!!!

"Sirius Black, who was supposed to return to his fifth year at school with all the rest of you, had decided, together with his family, that he will continue his studies at home. He is not going to return to Hogwarts. But be rest assured that he is well, and misses all of us."

James yells at that. And he is not the only one. Lily can see some of the girls desolving in tears. Over at the Slytherin table, Sev has a satisfied look on his face. Lily bites at her nails. This doesn't make sense. He would have told her. He should have told her. That's what their letters were all about. James is halfway up to the teachers table, when Dumbledore bids them to quiet down.

James gets pulled to sit down by the seventh year prefect.

When they sing the school hymn, it sounds like a requiem.

I tag @jamesunderwater @roalinda @strugglequill @plecotusauritusco @hiddenmoonbeam and everyone who wants to share <3

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Hogwarts Legacy Masterlist

A Letter to a Friend (ao3) - Youkindasmelllikeabaka Ominis/Sebastian T, 539

Summary: Dear Sebastian,

I hope my owl finds you well.

blindsight (ao3) - Anonymous Ominis/Sebastian/Garreth M, 102k

Summary: A study in senses, from the beginning ad infinitum.

Crime and Remission (ao3) - blatantblue Ominis/Sebastian E, 96k

Summary: Two years after Sebastian was expelled, Ominis is still trying, and failing, to adjust to the new reality. It comes as a welcome surprise, then, when he is offered an opportunity to become a part of Sebastian's life again.

It would be significantly more welcome if Sebastian actually wanted to see him. Or talk to him. At all.

Don’t fly so close to me (ao3) - Uniyppy Ominis/Sebastian M, 7k

Summary: Sebastian is about to leave when Ominis appears at his doorstep.

Heavy Is The Crown (ao3) - Jaz_Lyn_Riddle Ominis/Sebastian E, 25k

Summary: In the wake of Solomon's death, Ominis decides that Sebastian cannot be trusted to make sound judgement and takes measures to ensure that Sebastian will present no danger to himself or others. Sebastian was lucky this time, the new fifth-year and Anne were willing to spare him, but the next time Sebastian crosses a line, Ominis might not be able to save him from death or Azkaban.

Ominis has practically lost Anne, he cannot lose Sebastian too, and he will do whatever it takes to protect Sebastian.

Even from himself.

(To clarify, the attempted sexual assault tag is not Ominis assaulting Sebastian.)

In the Restricted Section (ao3) - brightened Ominis/Sebastian T, 1k

Summary: A fluffy one-shot of Sebastian and Ominis bumping into each other in the Restricted Section.

In The Shadow Of Every Word Left Unspoken (ao3) - Pandansca Ominis/Sebastian, Poppy/Garreth E, 75k

Summary: It's Sebastian and Ominis' 7th year at Hogwarts and nothing has gone how either of them thought it would. The emotional rift between them has only grown since their 5th year, making them strangers to one another. Ominis has thrown himself into his Prefect duties, taking it upon himself to keep Sebastian out of trouble while Sebastian does everything he can to cause trouble and ruin himself. But one night sets into motions things neither of them are prepared for and truths come out that neither of them can take back... Can they reclaim what they once had in the shadow of every word left unspoken?

In the Shadows of Ashwood (ao3) - 0_Blackrose_0 E, 36k (WIP)

Summary: Lucas Ashwood had barely escaped a terrible situation from his family home and set out to begin his new life at Hogwarts only to catch the eyes of a certain handsome Slytherin boy on his first night.

just perfect (ao3) - haqiyin Ominis/Sebastian E, 32k

Summary: where after the incident of the Gaunt abusing Ominis just before their first day as a seventh-year, Sebastian is determined to be there for him, from then on until forever

Nailed It (ao3) - penumbrain (heartsof_theround) Ominis/Sebastian T, 1k

Summary: Sebastian develops a craving his husband agrees to indulge on one condition.

no more nonsense (ao3) - haqiyin Ominis/Sebastian E, 3k

Summary: where experiencing slytherin's scriptorium and ominis's wrath finally put some sense into sebastian :D (make up sex for everyone yeay!)

Ominis' Deliverance (ao3) - NinaMaya Ominis/Harry T, 3k

Summary: Henrietta Potter had never envisioned how her trip to the Ministry would turn into a puzzling dive into the past.

Or When Ominis Gaunt decided to become Salazar Slytherin's worthiest Heir and a fitting match for him Soulmate.

Repercussions (ao3) - cuffmeinblack Ominis/Garreth E, 2k

Summary: Ominis finds himself driven to distraction by Garreth's voice. A detention together gives him an opportunity to relieve his frustration.

Seven Years Between the Lines (ao3) - blatantblue, Trapezoider Ominis/Sebastian E, 35k

Summary: After seven years of drifting apart, Ominis and Sebastian find each other again through a chance meeting and a few brave letters.

The Founders' Vault: The Prisoner of Azkaban (ao3) - KarryCoMaster, KarryMaster Hermione/Harry, Cedric/OFC T, 85k

Summary: Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban but there are those on the outside who know he is innocent. Meanwhile, Harry, Harper, Hermione, and Neville are starting their Third Year and looking for the third Founders' Key. NOT an Evil Dumbledore story; Harry/Hermione pairing from year 4 onwards.

Trust Fall (ao3) - Asphodell Ominis/Sebastian T, 36k

Summary: After the incident in the catacombs, Ominis can't bring himself to speak to Sebastian any longer. He cuts ties altogether and learns how to go about his routine while pretending Sebastian no longer exists. That works for a while, until seventh year.

Unfortunately, when Professor Shah pairs them up for an assignment, Ominis has no choice but to speak to him again.

Ominis doesn't trust him any longer but he can't deny that Sebastian seems different, almost like the version of himself that was Ominis's best friend before the dark arts took him away.

Gradually, Ominis begins to think their friendship - and maybe a deeper relationship - might not be beyond saving.

Us Against the World (ao3) - Retro_Wixen Ominis/Sebastian E, 7k

Summary: Ominis confronts Sebastian about sharing the location of The Undercroft with the new student.

Feelings come to light.

You Need Only Ask (ao3) - cuffmeinblack Ominis/Garreth E, 41k

Summary: Garreth Weasley has admired Ominis Gaunt from afar, offering his secret assistance in their shared potions classes. Ominis finds out and wants to know why.

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Get to know your author

Tagged by @hederigerenthag

1 How many works on AO3? 

114 total. Wow!

2 Total AO3 word count?

482,042. That's a lot more than I thought!

3 Top 5 fics by kudos?

Semi-Charmed Life, which is about movieverse!Napoleon Solo being a sex addict. It's pretty funny, I like to think.

Like Water Flowing Underground which I think of as my ultimate Back to the Future fanfic. It's a "Marty has trouble adjusting to his new life" fanfic and is made from a lot of different headcanons and ideas I had.

Stay Silent which was inspired by a little fan comic I lost track of. It's a fluffy George/Marty (both teenagers) fic.

Time is a Wave and a Particle is another "Marty has trouble adjusting to his new life" fanfic, but a lot older.

Kisses Like Awkward Flowers is a Man from Uncle TV!verse fic, and is a bit unusual for me in that it's entirely slice of life with no fantastical elements.

Runners-up I'm proud of:

the whisper of the wind and the words of the woods is an MCU fanfic where Thor ends a drought.

it's not a real slumber party until someone summons a demon is a Good Omens piece I wrote after reading a lot of fics about how Crowley hated being summoned into a circle and me going, "Nah, how about NOT that." Got big on Tumblr!

now I can wake up and face the day is another non-fantastical fic. It's Stranger Things, which I went through a phase of writing for despite never having watched the show.

4 What fandoms do you write for?

My big ones are Back to the Future, the Man from UNCLE, the Agent Pendergast series, and the MCU.

5 Do you respond to comments?

Sometimes, when I think of it.

6 Fic with the angstiest ending?

five uncontrolled experiments in runaway fission (girl Ghostbusters) ends with Holtzmann dying of radiation poisoning.

The Pomegranate Affair (MFU) ends with Illya being lost in the land of the dead.

7 Fic with the happiest ending? 

The When Eros Met Loki series has a pretty happy ending!

8 Do you get hate?

I got a ton of hate when The Pill (The Giver) debuted on Fanfiction.net. None on AO3 though.

9 Do you write smut?

I definitely do. The smuttiest thing I think I've ever written as fanfic is Daddy Can I Turn This (Pendergast fandom, Corrie/Pendergast).

My favorite smut fic that I've written is (unfinished, sadly) where the water's sweet like honey (Good Omens, C/A).

10 Have you ever co-written a fic?

I participated in an MCU Round Robin called Birthday Blast, about Tony Stark's birthday. It's full of rare pairs!

I cowrote a study in tea, which is about Arthur Dent meeting John Watson (Martin Freeman both of them).

I also cowrote Chemistry (MFU!TV) with @iwilltrytobereasonable :)

11 All time favorite ship? 

Really hard question! It changes a lot. I still love Napoleon and Illya, even though I haven't written much MFU fanfic in a while.

12 WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

The Uses of Enchantment is an Enchanted fic I'm actually really proud of, but I stopped writing it to work on The Seventh Spring, an Ingmar Bergman/Captain America mashup, and I never got my groove back.

I also really want to finish Tarot Americaine someday. This one is an MCU Captain America fanfic that focuses on Steve's time in the USO, and has a bit of him in 40's Hollywood. I really enjoyed writing this, and it even has some Ray Bradbury in it, but I got the yips about it. The ending was supposed to be Steve going to a Halloween party with Emma Frost (who plays the movie version of Peggy), meeting Peggy there, and listening to a bunch of rich assholes extol fascism like rich assholes did in the 40's and continue to do today.

13 Writing strengths?

I like to think that when I'm at my best, I write with a certain poetry.

14 Writing weaknesses?

Plot. I can't keep up a plot for the life of me. I'm better at disconnected moments and atmosphere.

Tagging @mischief-and-tea-by-the-sea , @deaddeerdonoteat , and @iwilltrytobereasonable

[dramioneasks]

Christmas Fics 2023 (Part 7):

Philosophical Hearts and Latte Art by caruciatus, likelyunfinished - M, 2 chapters - Studies show that Christmas time is one of the loneliest holidays of the year. To some, this may seem like a fallacy. To others, namely Remus Lupin and Hermione Granger, this is an absolute truth. What the holidays tend to show us is that sometimes the best presents do not belong under the tree; instead, they come in the form of Sirius Black and Draco Malfoy holding a cup of mocha. This holiday season, we welcome you to embark on a universal exploration where little do Hermione and Remus know that Draco and Sirius would become their North Stars, guiding them home.

bruises on his thighs (and other places) by riddikulus_puff - E, one-shot - Hermione Granger always took care of the ones she loved. However, one step out of line and the consequences were dire. Punishments always came to those who misbehaved; only good little boys deserved a reward.

Quiet Christmas Eve by MidnightPhilosopher - T, one-shot - A Christmas Eve walk in the snow, taste-testing cookies, and some amazing news. Just a quiet Christmas Eve.

Lazing Celebrations by Biirdiee_Rose - E, one-shot - “Draco—” She scoffs, certainly trying to chastise him. “We’re supposed to be out in the ballroom— anyone could walk back here!” “Can’t a man ravish his wife for just a moment? Just a little fun, and then I’ll return you to the masses.” It wasn’t technically a lie, although he doubted she would want to return after this. From the way she wiggled against him currently, her bum pressing back into his growing erection, he would guess she wouldn’t last five minutes. “You’re cruel.” She accuses, her hands reaching back around to grip into the fabric of his robes for support. “You know I don’t like to play fair, darling,” He says, teeth nipping along the column of her throat. “I didn’t want you coming here at all tonight, and I especially warned you against those shoes. You can’t blame me for doing what I can to get you out of them.” - While at the Christmas Eve Gala his parents throw every year, the only thing Draco has on his mind is getting his pregnant wife home for the night. And he's not afraid to play a little dirty to get his way.

A Perfectly Normal Christmas by Kayka - T, one-shot - Hermione should have realized Christmas was doomed when the mistletoe spontaneously caught fire. This was all somehow Draco Malfoy's fault, and now she can't seem to stop running into him everywhere.

Four Christmases by vannminner - M, WIP - You can't spell families without lies - and the Granger / Malfoy duo had been spinning quite a few of those. As fate would have it, however, they're forced to unveil the truth to everyone in a series of four Christmases.

Merry Christmas, Darling by oceanxpoppy - E, one-shot - After Draco missed the last porkey home for the holidays, Hermione resigned herself to a Christmas Eve at home alone. Her mind drifts to Christamases past and she gets caught up in the memory of the way Draco so expertly takes care of her.

One per day by hufflepuffchaos - G, one-shot - Draco knows how important muggle traditions are for Hermione, so he tries to bring one of them to life during the Christmas season.

While She Was Sleeping by MamaGorgon - M, one-shot - It's Christmas at St. Mungo's and Hermione's mum won't wake up. Fortunately, Healer Malfoy is there to bring her a cup of tea and develop a serious crush.

A family for Christmas by Anonymous - G, one-shot - Hermione is spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend's family. A guaranteed dose of fluff, a touch of Christmas and a whole lot of love!

Magical Mishaps: A Malfoy Anniversary Extravaganza by Helledore - T, one-shot - Draco and Hermione's seventh anniversary takes an unexpected turn when Hermione is fired from the Ministry.

Power over me by thatblondebitvh - E, one-shot - The grey eyes glaring at her in surprise from the porch are the last thing she expects to see in the middle of a Scottish forest two days before Christmas. "Malfoy?" At the same time, her unexpected guest says, "Granger? What are you doing here?" OR; the one where Draco Malfoy gets lost in a Scottish forest during a storm, breaks his car, and finds a beautiful witch to help him heal. Theoretically speaking.

Midnight by uzumakibrat - G, one-shot - December nights brought teeth chattering cold and stomach twisting nightmares. One night, it had become too much for her to bear alone.

Eight Years, Nine Days, Forever by houseofpercypotter - M, one-shot - In the past, Hermione learns how to be there for someone who has nobody on Christmas. In the present, she is just trying her hardest not to bludgeon him to death with a candy cane.

[alonelystargazer]

WIP Wednesday

I haven't done one of these in a while but I'm working on a few projects behind the scenes (albeit very slowly), so I want to share a little bit of what I have so far.

for JJK:

Chapter 2 of my ItaFushi fic: give you more (than words can say)

He follows Nobara around, browsing the various video and crane games set up in the five-story building, going up the escalator to the second floor where they find rows and rows of gachapon machines set up. Since he’s here, he may as well indulge and try his luck. “Look, there it is! Okay, I have ¥2850 left, so I’m gonna keep spending it until I get that damn figure. You,” Nobara points to Megumi, “are you gonna stand there again like an idiot like you did earlier?” Megumi decides to keep the peace and ignore being called an ‘idiot’ again. “I’ve got enough cash to buy out this whole machine, but I don’t really care what I get.” “Did you guys forget I’m here, too?” Yuuji whines with a frown like a sad wet kitten. “You didn’t even wanna come here in the first place. Just pick a machine or stand there quietly and let us play,” Nobara barks back. “You’re usually not this mean, but you’re extra cranky today, Kugisaki,” Yuuji sighs, half of his body’s strength seemingly disappearing as he slumps against a nearby wall.

I also have another idea for an itfs fic set in a no powers AU but I'll share more about it when I start writing the story. For now, I'm still in the outlining process because I plan for it to be another multi-chapter story. Basically, it's set around Christmas time, and Yuujij gets drunk and sad and lonely at a party and decides to write a post card to the address where he used to live, and surprise, a guy named Megumi now lives there and receives the card. Can you imagine what will happen next?

I thought of restructuring my post-canon itfs fic called Foreign Language into something else, but that depends on these final 3 chapters of JJK, so we'll see how it goes, but for now, I'm leaving it alone.

~

for Kagurabachi:

pre-Rakuzaichi Hakuri character study/HakuHiro fic called Safety Net

Tomorrow is a day of great importance for Chihiro. With Shiba-san’s help, he will be able to infiltrate that loathsome auction house where Hakuri’s father is keeping the merchandise and retrieve his precious sword. For years, rumors of the existence of a seventh enchanted blade drifted through the underground world without a shred of proof. That one elusive blade is spoken of by the patrons of the black market like a thing of legend, a literal object of desire, crafted by the fallen hero of Japan, Rokuhira Kunishige. And yet. It is no mystery. Enten is alive because Chihiro breathes his soul into it, senses it from a distance like a lost limb, cherishes it like a parent to a child. Chihiro keeps his father’s legacy close to his heart and away from the type of people who are undeserving of wielding its immense power, away from those who would hold no accountability for their actions if it were to fall in their hands. Therefore, it is the property of Rokuhira. His greatest treasure. But… it is lost, somewhere beyond his reach. All because Chihiro gave it away in exchange for Hakuri’s release.

I also started outlining my HakuHiro Pacific Rim AU fic but that one is going to take me months to write, so I probably won't share anything from it for a while.

[shadowgast-recs-weekly]

WIPs 7: A Shadowgast Rec List

This week we have the seventh edition of the work-in-progress fic rec list! Check under the cut for seven unfinished and WIP fics, and don't forget to kudos and comment if you like them!

Living Things by melodious_me (24668, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn, Is it domestic violence if one party is arguably goading the other? I say yes, others disagree.

A scenario in which Caleb and Essek have been — “studying” together for a while already, a night that gets terribly out of hand, and the aftermath of it all. Deep emotional wounds, bad BDSM etiquette, and even worse communication skills make a terrible combination.

Reccer says: Dark, heartbreaking and enthralling, this is an Essek-centric POV and the way that it locks you into his perspective and out of Caleb’s (even in the few outsider POV chapters) is masterfully well done. I want to say unreliable narrator, but more like deeply one-sided narrator who doesn’t know wtf is going on in the other person’s mind, and both of them are lashing out and hurting the other because of it. Every time there is a new chapter I want to run around in circles and jump up and down! It’s so well written! It’s so painful! It’s so good!

the continuous remembrance of a life unlived by LivThael (101109, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Rape/Non-con

Essek is missing and Caleb desperately tries to find clues about his whereabouts, but something is wrong and Caleb seems too lost in his grief over Essek's disappearance to catch up with the signs. This story is a mystery and a deep dive into grief.

Reccer says: Fascinating dark mystery story. Trying to untangle the puzzle is engaging enough as it is, but the visceral way Caleb’s own grief is written draws you in enough to make it even harder to solve the mystery yourself. Incredible, upsetting, real messed up, but it looks like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel?

characters of no illusion by Anonymous (6398, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

In which a shop assistant (Caleb) teaches a courtesan (Essek) a touch of magic, and a courtesan teaches a shop assistant the magic of touch.

Reccer says: There's something heartbreakingly sweet about the fic so far. I can't wait to see where the story goes.

The Wizard's Assistant by InkDippedFeathers (11708, General) Reccer's Content Notes: None

Essek hires Caleb to act as his assistant

Reccer says: Mutual manipulation is one of my favorite tropes, and I love their dynamic

blue waltz by atlasarcana (11990, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Graphic Depictions of Violence

Caleb and Essek have a vacation in one timeline, while in the same location, Bren and the Shadowhand hunt for a beacon in the other timeline. Things start to converge and get freaky quickly.

Reccer says: I think the Echo Bren series always has some very high quality writing that balances pretty insightful character and plot. I love the differences between Caleb and Bren, and their respective relationships to each other's Esseks. It's only on chapter 2/6 for now but it still looks like it's going to go some pretty cool places, considering the tags and the Author's note.

Confronting Shadows by Hyaluronic (1411, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: None

Dominox was definitely an opportunist and the high level spell caster was too delicious a snack to pass up on.

Reccer says: Delicious, delicious angst

Pas de Deux by pugcloud (1614, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: None

Caleb is unaccustomed to the aristocratic tendencies of any nation, let alone the one that has only recently come out of a war with his own. Despite this, he is allured to the Firmaments' High Society-though it is not the work of the sparkly chandeliers or gaudy bouquets, but rather the temptations of a handsome drow man whom he'd trekked miles with, Essek Thelyss.

Reccer says: New regency-flavored Shadowgast my beloved (also great writing)

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week, we’ll be back with College AUs!

[heavencasteel420]

first line for wip

From the next chapter of Tonight, Tonight, the Highway's Bright:

For roughly three years, Nancy had kept two diaries: the pretty one with Holly Hobby on the cover that she kept under her mattress, and the battered spiral notebook that she hid in a box of old school papers in her closet. Both were supposed to be secret, but Nancy’s mom knew about the pretty diary and read it regularly. Nancy had made this discovery near the beginning of seventh grade, when her mother had gently quizzed her about a dispute with Ally Simmons that Nancy had never mentioned; her suspicions had been confirmed once the fine strand of hair she’d tied around the cover had disappeared when she’d retrieved the diary from its hiding place after school. From that point on, she’d filled the pretty diary with trivialities: tests she’d needed to study for, clothes and records she wanted to buy, her dream wedding to Mikhail Baryshnikov.

[dtupdates-archive]

♡—DREAM was active on Dream__Fanart! He liked:

drew drork drity 🗽

a lil guy :] finished comm for @.bambambami_!!! 💜

supportive besties fr fr

im gonna have a Panic Attack (if it’s not released asap)🙏

Droncert 🔛🔝🔥

he’s a superstar.

Go little rockstar ✨

’until i end up dead im gonna be just fine

dream, i’m asking respectfully, please do the pose during another droncert 🙏

He deserves all the flowers in the world

Redraw of my first dranart from 2021 :D

Made for the spotlight 🌟

My head goes numb and my heart beats fast when it feels like that panic attack

NYC droncert doodles!!

him✨

I was bored in class

drashington drec

for the dreamers

*play Mission Impossible music*

every droncert

Absolutely killing it in DC ‼️

“You’re a Superstar in my mind!” 🌟🎤

blobs :0

he got ALL the flowers 🌹 >:D

DC droncert‼️ :3

finally he got the flowers he deserves :’)) 🌹

dream nyc concert doodles…… wowie !

effort is all that matters😍💓

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S

All of them 🔥🔥

the droncert glasses could go CRAZY

Bro starts playing rock paper scissors

brightest star :^)

i’m very original (this took me forever for literally no fucking reason)

like an athlete in his prime 🤩

he's a star your honor

hear me out 🫣

tonight I’m making deals with the devil

study of The Guy

A Hunter 🌿

Kind giant getting defended by angry gremlin 👹

I can't breathe when you're not there 💜

he is the star, the spotlight in the show

and on the seventh day, zero fucks were given

bro looks good in the spotlight

he was born for the stage 🔥‼️

Our superstar!

In an alternate universe !

Greek god on the spot

heart beat flutter

doodle :)

a little warm up before the big concert 😔🫶

I made a banner for @.dreamsecretclub:) 🌟get your ticket to the exclusive club ✨🌱🤫

how do u say "slayed" in drlanguage?

I wanna put you in the spotlight :)))

happy first droncert day ‼️‼️

IN LA, CHILLING WITH YOUR BAE!🤘😎😎😎🤘

his silhouette 😵‍💫

I love this trend

U know the drill

(meep

Look in your eyes like Woahhhh 😦✨

Dream has 2 cats

fine 🙄 look! he's all better now

dream team forever 🥹🩷

Déjame que te llame, mi vida, la consentida Felices fiestas patrias!!🇨🇱

button up on stage when

？

in other news here i am cutting out stickers once again

one step at a time <3

Everyone say thank u to his barber

✨Dream✨

Testing out some new brushes (WIP)

i’ll be your number one fan

[shellyscribbles]

WIP Introduction: Phoenix Bound

Working title(s): Phoenix Bound, Cardelsiff

Genre: Fantasy

Main Characters:

Keegan: A phoenix bound naim and former Rune fighter.

Mara: Mask Princess of Gareal.

Cassiar: Performer extraordinaire navigating politics of Moc after the death of his beloved fiance and the fall of her family.

Elior: Elder nymph of Cardelsiff grieving the death of his seventh wife and beginning the search for his eighth while his fellow immortal elder decides to leave and found her own realm.

Thearina: Dutiful first born nymph daughter and hopeful future bride of Elder Elior.

Elder Keen: Human Elder of Cardelsiff intent on uniting the kingdoms under his rule.

Griswald (Windel): Lowercase 'g' god of Cardelsiff.

Summary: The kingdoms of Cardelsiff have battled and warred for all of recorded history. After watching the missteps of the leaders for centuries, Elder Keen sets to work drawing the four major kingdoms under his power in order to become the wise emperor of Cardelsiff, united and at peace.

Reeling from the mysterious death of his Rune brother and friend, Keegan is enlisted in Elder Keen's scheme, believing in his cause. When he is sent to kidnap the mask princess of Gareal and discovers the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, whom Keegan had a hand in seeing her married to, he begins to question the true motives of his mentor. Drawing the attention of Windel, Keegan becomes a reluctant soldier in the battle to keep the kingdoms of Cardelsiff out of Elder Keen's control and learn the truth behind his Rune brother's death.

Excerpt:

              Mara’s heart raced as she eased herself silently off the ground. Skrok and Keegan had moved away and it was only a matter of time before one of them came with the sleeping potion. She had to move.

              She risked a glance back toward the fire before turning away and sprinting into the trees.

              Mara hardly made it out of the clearing before arms wrapped around her and she fell together with her captor. She opened her mouth to scream as a hand slapped over her mouth.

              Don’t scream. I don’t know how strong he made that potion. He might have suspected that I intended it for him.

              Mara’s chest rose and fell rapidly as she began to hyperventilate.

              I’m not going to hurt you. I’m going to let you go. Don’t scream. No one can hear you anyway.

              The hand remained pressed to her face and his arm wrapped around her, pinning her arm to her side. She fought to control her breathing as she waited. Gradually, his grip loosened and his arms fell away, allowing her to roll away from him.

              She scrambled to her feet and found Keegan standing before her, studying her with his bright orange eyes. Her eyes moved to the trees behind him then back to him.

              You’ll get lost. I know this island. There is a cave Skrok doesn’t know about. You'll never find it on your own.

              They stood staring at each other without moving for another long moment. Keegan finally stood from his coiled, slightly hunched position, and slowly made his way to their bags. Keeping his eyes on her, he haphazardly folded the blanket and stuffed it into one of the bags before sliding both of them over his shoulder.

              Why should I trust you? She sent as he stood.

              He shook his head. You shouldn’t trust me. He walked past her into the trees. But you do.

              She watched him a moment before glancing back toward the dying fire. Taking a deep breath, she hurried after him into the dark.

[jugglingjujube]

Trick or treat

You also get an excerpt of a WIP! Although I think this section is going to be rewriten

When they returned to Archivist Zeta’s office, two children were sitting in the corner huddled over a large book. Both of them looked up in unison as they entered the room. The boy was quite scrawny, with long limbs, messy hair and large round glasses. He was talking quietly to a girl with dark brown hair cropped sharply at her chin. She was taking notes into a grey pocket notebook and cross-referencing them against the book. Upon their entrance, both children looked up quickly as though they were caught doing something they shouldn’t be. “Ah! Pent, meet my son Palamedes Sextus and his friend Camilla Hect. Palamedes and Camilla, this is Abigail Pent, a visiting scholar from the fifth. Her studies are regarding post-resurrection and pre-lyctoral history.” The children stood and crossed the room toward them. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” The boy – Palamedes – said holding out his hand. “Likewise.” She said, shaking his and Camilla’s hand in turn. “Now, you two know you’re not supposed to be in here without me.” Archivist Zeta scolded softly, although she was smiling, “What are you looking for?” “We just wanted to get the history of the Heptanary blood cancer on the seventh.” Palamedes said. A light blush covering his cheeks at being caught. “For your pen pal?” “Yes” Camilla responded, “She says the cancer runs in her family.” “Which doesn’t entirely make sense given that cancer is a genetic mutation on the cellular level and not typically associated with genomes. It’s not an inheritable disease. So we’re tracing the history.” Palamedes added. “Good!” the Archivist said, clapping her hands together and beaming, “Ask questions and verify all assumptions!” She turned to Abigail, “They’ve been writing to the Duchess on the seventh. Have you met her?” “No, I’ve heard she’s already bedridden at 15 years old. It’s a very sad story so I’m sure a letter from you two would brighten her day. Did you know the seventh cancer can be traced all the way back to Cytherea the First?” Abigail added. “Really?” Palamedes said turning to Camilla. Camilla turned to him. They seemed to communicate something without speaking. “May we also see the records about her?” He asked the archivist. “Maybe later. For now, I believe you both have a class to get to.” “I told you were were here too long.” Camilla said