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me as the horse of utter grief and oversharing

tw: grief and loss, nightmares

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consider this a trailer for the continuation of my fanfic named Saving Grace

plot: A former doctor, who plans to travel around Germany for the last time before returning to his homeland, comes across two unconscious kids. They were holding each other tight amidst their impending demise. It was as if they were more terrified to be separated than to die. Perhaps it was a silent plea that if they're really bound to die, so long as their remains are bound together, nothing else would matter.

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finally made a playlist !

this is a compilation of my readers’ answer to the question “if oil well fires would have an opening song, what would that be?”

thank u to everyone who gave me song recommendations! feel free to add more:)

𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 | READ ON AO3

˚ · .─ 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒: YOU, a college student in Frankfurt, start receiving emails that embarked the dim of normalcy you worked so hard to build on your own; starting from a message claiming you as the light amidst the hell of Kinderheim, who came just in time to bring a paradise of doomsday and grime, something that pleased the monster inside him. Initially, you thought of reporting the email as spam until another ding came: the monster, so pleased and full, is aiming to return the favor—something to flesh out the paradise you had granted him back at Kinderheim.

˚ · .─ 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: fem!reader. since this was originally @dodo123 headcanon request, you'll be interacting with characters TENMA, LUNGE, GRIMMER, with the main one being JOHAN.

˚ · .─ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: explicit language, canon-typical violence, stalking, manipulation, obsessive tendencies, paranoia, abduction, threats of sexual assault, among many things that might arise. SUBSCRIBE TO STORY

SNIPPET . . .

"Kinderheim 511, hm," the mighty Detective Lunge sipped his tea languidly, pretending to ponder about it when he already figured it out even before bothering to see you. "Well, as the legends say, hatred is created when people gather and this Johan just took advantage of it. But see, it's all thanks to the one who'd bother giving him—a measly little kid—some oil to light everything up, don't you think so?"

You gulped, trying your best not to stammer. For reasons still unknown, even the mere mention of that institution churns your stomach in huge disdain and apprehension. "Who would give Johan such privilege?" 

"Who else?" the detective quipped then called your name, just as if everything was nothing but an amusing tea time story for him, just as if it's not something imperative in finding who you are, of who Johan really is, and why—despite the familiarity of fear etched in his name and  your survival instincts kicking in—you can't stop drawing yourself closer to him. "That's when you enter the picture, young lady." 

CHAPTER LIST . . .

01 THE BURNT SANCTUARY CRADLING CHILDREN'S CORPSES

02 THE CONFRONTATION

03 CALL ME BY A NAME YOU QUITE DISDAIN

04 AN EXISTENCE BUILT UPON THE CONTRADICTORY

05 A PINE AMONG THE ASHES

06 OF MATCHSTICKS AND FLAMES

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not finished with the next chapter yet but i wanna spoil it so bad (in a relatively easier way) so…

here’s another what-eaf-oil-well-fires-reader-was-an-OC prompt. context is that her brain finally brained during captivity and so she tried what a brainful individual would do in times of danger. yes youre right! she tried to escape!:)

so johan was compelled to pull the last secret he has on her identity, something she would never dare to know, until johan forces it upon her.

“Of course you will. After all, I’m the only one in this world who ever told you the truth.”

aw come on… theres no way such a silly little childhood ,,truth,, would make her go back to johan once grimmer and co finally rescue her ass, right?

right?

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i love grimmer so much my mind’s been full of him lately

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Headcanons for Suk post-canon? We don't get enough of him in the Monster fandom. 😔

You’re absolutely right 😔 I was a lil devastated after finishing Monster and realizing I’m stanning someone who virtually doesn’t have a fan base. Though I think my art has drawn some suk fans to me, so I’m quite happy about it.

Some HCs I have:

The first year after he was shot was probably literally the darkest time of his life. The way he’s so trusting just signals an upbringing full of love and minimal trauma. The most he had to handle was probably worrying about the fact that he can’t rizz girls, or some teasing from his friends.

You can clearly see how his attitude changed when he was interacting with Wardemann, which lowkey breaks my heart 💔…

After he was shot, he prob had to go through therapy for at least PTSD (and likely a plethora of other mental illnesses) and perhaps physical therapy for his leg and shoulder. Given he’s already broke from his mom’s medical bills, he might also be stressed from handling his own medical bills on top of that. Thankfully detective Suk doesn’t live in the US 🦅so he’d have access to a handful of free therapy sessions and subsidized meds.

If he’s able to recover from this (which I think he will because fundamentally he’s someone who believes in justice), he’ll be a much better and more confident detective. Perhaps even better than Lunge because Suk is more open-minded and gives people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to investigation. His coworkers will likely take him a lot more seriously because he was able to recover from involving in one of the worst crimes in the history of Prague.

With the newfound confidence, he prob can get into a relationship more easily 😹

My HC is that, in 2025, he’s probably a chubby, balding senior member (or even the head) of the criminal investigation unit. Rookie detectives probably respect him a lot for playing a role in the legendary Liebert case. And I don’t think he’d turn into a rat like Zeman 💀 because to me Suk is a person with moral compass.

For some reason I think he’ll have two daughters, probably both tall and good looking like Suk himself (after all detective Suk is a good looking man in my opinion though his features might look better on a woman?).

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Do ya all think if Oil well fires reader would meet Nina they'd have a breakdown? Just a shower thought for tonight

depends on the instance! if oil well fires reader had met nina while johan was cosplaying as anna, she’d surely be confused as hell lol. but then again, i think anna (johan) can get a way through it if it happens. or maybe he’s too keen to let it happen in the first place

but if we’re talking abt the current timeline of oil well fires where it’s been established that nina is dead, i think she would serve as the reader’s salvation! atp she’s jus going downhill bc of johan and i dont think grimmer and co can mentally save her from it as fast as nina can (bc of their shared experience w johan)

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Hi! I’m one of the readers of your “oil well fires” series. I always look forward to your posts and fanfics. The fact that you’re writing fanfiction at your own rhythm and enjoying it, that’s what brings me the most joy. Please take care of your health and prioritize your own pace. Wishing you a lovely day💐❤️ (English isn’t my first language, so I’m sorry if I made any mistakes!)

noo dont say sorry, your message is well-received 🥺❤️ im also glad you appreciate the fact that im writing this particular fic at my own pace even if that means it might take me a while to update. im happy to be part of such a lovely community where i can post my stuff and you can enjoy it as much as i did while doing it. rie is lucky to have people like u!!

wishing you days as lovely as you are, dear reader!

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ANOTHER OIL WELL FIRES BANGER LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!

it’s not a banger!!! but if u enjoyed it as much as i did when i was writing it then YIPEEEEEEEEEEE

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Oil Well Fire if reader was some random named OC

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:'D it has come a bit farther than i expected!! and no this time im not talking about the kudos/hits/etc

i jus remembered it was supposed to end in 6 chapters!! what th fuck came to my mind and i went against the original plan of jus having 6 episides of suffering!!!!

OIL WELL FIRES 100 KUDOS LES GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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with the increasing amount of tumblr users who joined the tag list, i realized there might be some who had subscribed months/years ago but no longer wish to be notified whenever i post a story (which i dun mind at all, so dont worry!)

that said, i revised the said tag list so users who wish to unsubscribe could also answer it (yayy!) you may unsubscribe from the taglist HERE

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i like the phrases "it's not for me," "it's not my thing," and "i'm not the target audience" because they're the most concise way to express "this thing that you enjoy has merits but idgaf about it" without being aggressive

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oil well fire kiss scene when

im so sorry to reveal this only now but romance is a theme i do not see in oil well fires :( thats why it was never included in the tags

in the latest chapter during reader's dream (her subconscious talking to her in the form of grimmer) they warned her about what can happen if johan holds her dear again just like when they were children

and true enough, johan having his eyes on her is already enough of a warning. reader's fight or flight response is kicking in. if "hollowing you out and wearing you like a second skin" is johan's way of loving/caring, i don't think reader's gonna survive a kiss anytime soon

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Would you consider one day writing a modernAu!Erwin HC living in today's world? What would his routine be like? What kind of music would he like?-Did he listen to music? Would he ever go on dates? Favorite movie, food, job, opinions, favorites, etc. As my favorite Erwin writer and I think you have a good understanding of the canon character and I would love to see you write about him and how he would live in modern life

In fact, one of the first things that came to my mind before I wrote this to you was what he was doing on a daily basis, what his life was like before he met Mc in DItB, and it made me wonder what kind of a man Erwin would be if he were a modernAu AJSNSNSNSJ

sorry it took me this long... this ask came to me even before i closed my request box...

◇ daily routine !

Wakes absurdly early — 5 or 5:30 a.m. — just to have the quiet before the day starts.

Black coffee, a half-finished book or the news, his notes laid out in neat rows (but always with a mess of scribbles in the margins). He also checks his planner and to-do lists often because having lots to take care of can make him forget minuscule things. He often keeps small sticky note with your name and or something you said that made him think! Nerd.

He’d hold a job with weight — liberal arts professor, researcher, or teacher like his father. He may be a known activist on the side, even. Someone who's not afraid of expressing views that some may deem controversial especially if he knows he's right. Whatever they may be, it's a job that demands strategy, trust, and long-term vision. He’s the person others lean on when stakes are high.

Lunch is often skipped or plain — a sandwich he half-finishes while reviewing reports. But when someone appears at his door with food, he actually stops to eat.

He walks or takes the train home when he can — not because he’s frugal, but because that’s his thinking time. He likes watching the city move, thinking things through, and carrying everyone’s burdens so they don’t have to.

◇ music !

Does he listen to music? Yes, but selectively — and almost privately. He doesn’t have playlists blasting on speakers. He'd prefer listening through earbuds while in public.

He once read a research during his college days that cello suites, piano, old jazz without lyrics can help one's mind focus. And as a nerd that he is, he'd take that advice to heart. Expect him to play these on loudspeaker while he's working.

But as an old soul, you’ll catch him with Billy Joel, Engelbert, Cansas, and Matt Monro. He's quite shy about it, though, for he listens to it whenever he wants to be reminded of his father.

◇ dates !

Rarely — and only if he means it. Erwin’s not casual with people’s hearts or his own. Well, he might've tried having casual dates during his prime but it's more of Nile's influence. He eventually figured out it's not for him.

He’s not oblivious — he just won’t let himself be presumptuous. So if you love him? Tell him. Then tell him again. He’ll test it gently, carefully — and when he believes it, he’ll be yours in a way no one else ever could be. He notices everything but never assumes unless it comes out straight from your mouth.

He’s the kind of man whose hand will brush yours, eyes soft, and once it's time to leave he'd say “Get home safe,” like it’s a promise he’ll keep.

When he does date you, it’s intentional. He moves slowly, respects boundaries, but you’d feel his warmth in the way he remembers, adjusts, and points out your patterns (even those you'd care less to remember). He'd remember all your favorites. And maybe even the way your eyes change when you’re tired.

No grand shows of affection — but a hand brushing yours under the table? His thumb tracing your knuckles? That’s him insinuating, “I’m here. I choose this.”

Once he warms up to you so well he might as well lay himself bare, expect a physical touch lover maniac, most especially when he's tired. He prefers indoor dates (cooking together, cuddling, movie nights), so be sure to remind him to keep his hands to himself when he stops being too conscious about it.

He'd be so down bad with your smell. He'd love nuzzling his sharp nose through the crook of your neck, or sniffing your hair on random moments (he'd even close his eyes as he does, dramatic as he is lol)

◇ opinions !

He loves having an opinion. He finds it fun to learn more about the world history and how it reflects to the current geopolitical situation. He does all that during his spare time. Nerd.

Is supportive of strikes, unions, and acknowledges that in a lot of places in the world, people are robbed of their lands/starved by a corrupted government and therefore compelled to join resistance movements to defend themselves.

People among his circle sometimes find it difficult to agree with him, but when he strikes them with, "At the end of the day, we're not the one being displaced or deprived of our rights. Who are we to judge what people in such situation must do in order to survive?" And... uh... let's just say they tend not to bring it up again (Erwin's one step away from convincing them).

◇ entertainment !

Old historical dramas that make him sit in the moral gray. Also secretly loves old black-and-white films where silence says more than words.

When someone finally convinces him to have a Netflix subscription, he'd be obsessed with documentaries for a while. Nerd.

Watching out-of-touch/conservative political analysts on Youtube just to piss himself off. You'd see it in the way his eyebrows crunch and his befuddled look as if he's wondering who raised these people that they ended up this dumb.

◇ favorite things !

Autumn. His phone gallery is soooo full of it when it's the season.

The slow warmth of scotch at the end of a long day.

Well-worn books. Old letters he never throws out.

The sound of your voice when you tell him about a nice thing that happened.

◇ food !

He often forgets to eat on his own especially when there's too much work. But if you make him something, he’ll sit down and savor every bite like it’s the best thing he’s ever tasted.

He needs a partner who can make him love the ritual of having someone to eat with. That there's more to life than work and eating a plain old sandwich while working just to stop the grumble in his stomach.

this is the last time im gonna make smth like this ksksks

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plz help. if oil well fires can have an opening theme, what song would that be