#TGCF Fanfiction

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Happy Fanfiction Writers Apprication Day! Every year, @renegadeguild hosts an event encouraging its members to bind fics and send them to their authors. This year I couldn't pick just one story and so tackled the challenge of binding 3 stories for 4 people! Of these were:

And Time is but a Paper Moon for Sami and @kisahawklin

'Til Our Compass Stands Still for @edenwolfie

Never Forget, Never Forgive for @artingstarvist

These are all wonderful works! I was so pleased with the outcome and getting to send them off to their authors. Thank you to the amazing authors who made these binds possible!

[rain11-fic]

how is prangent formed?

☆ E Hualian crack + smut

☆ 3.3k, English, 1/1

☆ Bad sex education, pregnancy kink, misunderstandings

"At your age, you're gonna be having a lot of urges. You're gonna wanna take off your robes, and touch each other. But if you do touch each other, you WILL get chlamydia. And die." -- Mei Nianqing

[whisperinggbreeze]

"Has anyone here heard of a god known as the Crown Prince of Xianle?"

Silence.

"Where did you hear that name?" A voice asked sharply. It belonged to General Xuan Zhen.

"I read it in a scroll, and I was curious why I'd never heard of such an interesting figure," Hua Cheng replied smoothly. "It seems like everyone is in the know except me."

General Xuan Zhen scoffed. "If by 'interesting figure,' you mean 'pain in the ass,' then sure. Be glad you've never heard of him. Don't mention him again."

[dumbkatsu]

Hii!!! I was wondering if I could request some He xuan (bf) headcanons, for maybe a Male reader?? I think your writing is just super creative and very enjoyable!! Please whenever you have time :) 🫶

Hi anon! I'm so honored for your praise, I'm so happy that people are enjoying my silly little rambles about ancient Chinese men.

Alright I haven't done this in a while so here we go!

Okay so we all know that he xuan is grumpy grumpy and lazy. But if he really loves you, you'll see a different side of him that rarely sees the light of day

I honestly headcanon that he xuan is CLINGY like, you'd figure that a fierce ghost who lost everything and had to live alone for centuries wouldn't be clingy right?

He loooooves to cuddle with you. He doesn't need sleep but his mind quiets down whenever you're with him. The memories of his past are less intense and don't weigh on him as much

Despite being clingy that behavior and acts of affection like kissing and hand-holding would only be done later in the relationship. When he's comfortable enough

(despite losing his family I still believe this man has rizz when he wants to)

His expressions also soften. His eyes become more soft whenever he looks at you. His lips display a soft smile instead of his usual frown/deadpan. But it's only reserved for you when you're in quiet places.

Usually, when you are outside and walking he mostly glances fondly at you.

He's very gentle caring and doting.

He'd show you the wonders of the sea, take you on trips, and show you his domain.

He also surprisingly enjoys being very domestic. Helping you with whatever chores you have

(cut to hualian and sqx being gagged because they've never seen hx being so helpful)

He's also very keen on quality time. Even if you are doing separate things or just being comfortable in silence it's those small moments that make it count.

If you know how to cook then oh lord do you have the best partner to taste test your dishes and basically vacuum everything on site.

One of the things he loves to do is wrap his arms around you give you a back hug and perch his chin on your shoulder as he watches you cook

Of course, you spoon-feed him a little of what you're cooking to his to taste test and check for salt and spices

Small kisses are pressed on your neck and shoulders. Innocent kisses to show how much he appreciates you. Not leading to anything else. Just enjoying these tender moments

If you don't that's okay too, cue little escapades to ghost city to enjoy the cuisine :)

[dreamingthroughwords]

Rainfall

Description:

“I was only ever so cruel to Wuming,” he says, voice barely audibly above the wind. Hua Cheng hears him—no sound will ever be loud enough to prevent his husband from hearing everything Xie Lian has to say.

“To you,” Xie Lian continues. He tries to keep his breath steady, but it’s hard because this is the first time that he is sharing this with his husband—his first time uttering the very words into existence at all. It is the first time he is admitting not only to his husband, but to the ground, the sky, the ocean—about how much Wuming’s death had haunted him.

(Or, Xie Lian will sit in the rain, and let the memories held within each raindrop wash over him. Rainy days will always lead him to the place he will never, ever forget, and for the first time, he takes Hua Cheng with him.)

Tags: Hua Cheng/Xie Lian / Introspection, Angst, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Hurt/Comfort, Post-Canon, Hua Cheng as Wuming (technically, very briefly, but its important here), Reflection / Rated T / 13, 927 Words

[stammiviktor]

I just posted a new HuaLian TGCF fic!

Title: Dianxia, can you hear me?

Rating: M

Chapters: 1/4

Tags: Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Canon Compliant, Post-Canon, Prayer, Pining, Mild Sexual Content, Vomiting, Canon-Typical Violence, Implied/Referenced Dubious Consent (not involving canon characters), Past Suicidal Thoughts, Soldier Hua Cheng (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Healing, The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known, it's about the sacred and the profane ok, Hua Cheng Has Self-Esteem Issues (Tian Guan Ci Fu), Xie Lian Couldn't Love Him More

Summary:

When the cursed shackles burst, Xie Lian regained access to the prayers he had missed.

All one hundred thousand of them.

[ Good morning, Dianxia, ] said a teenage voice, achingly familiar and impossibly young…

[emotionaldisaster909]

aaaAAAAAAAAAAAA-

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE-

I AM IN SO MUCH FEAR

PLS MY BOYS A-

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upd.

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…hey what the fuck

What the fuck

What the fuck

What the fuck.

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This is the best tgcf fic i’ve read.

What the fuck.

This chapter.

Was the best chapter in this fic.

And the worst.

In the best possible way.

Oh what the fuck.

[fruitsand-peachies]

Chapter 15 of "Weight of the World" is up!

🦋Enter the city of miasma

🦋15/25 Chapters

🦋>92k words

[skygemspeaks]

"Why not escape the Heavenly Capital alive first, then find a chance to look for them later? Why did you insist on recognizing your son when the situation was so dire? I simply made the best possible decision for all parties in the moment."

Feng Xin wasn't nearly as calm as Mu Qing. "Best possible decision, my ass! You can only say that because it's not your family!"

"That's right!" Mu Qing yells back, cutting off Feng Xin before he can continue berating him. "YOU are my family!"

Xie Lian, who had been about to step in between them to mediate as he usually did, froze in his tracks. He turned towards Mu Qing, mouth open and eyes wide as he tried to figure out if he'd heard correctly.

Mu Qing's face was beet red and he had taken a step backwards, body trembling as if he was fighting the urge to flee, or maybe take back what he'd said.

Xie Lian's eyes darted to Feng Xin, who was staring at Mu Qing blankly, all the fight having drained out of him.

"Y-you and his highness are my family," Mu Qing reiterated, stumbling over his words and only getting more flustered as he spoke. "And I know that I haven't always treated you the way you deserved in the past, and I know that you probably don't feel the same way about me, but that doesn't matter to me. As long as you both are okay, I don't care about what happens to anyone else."

Xie Lian swallowed hard around the lump in his throat, feeling tears pricking at his eyes.

Unfortunately, just at that moment he felt a sudden wave of killing intent, and dove forward to knock Mu Qing out of the way, shouting, "Watch out!"

[sonics-atelier]

A Sacred Celebration: Love's Eternal Embrace

Summary : Hua Cheng comes home to a surprise Xie Lian baked - well burnt - for him, cue tooth rotting fluff, fox and ferret plushies, self indulgent.

a/n : Hello Tgcf Fandom, wanted to Kickstart my journey by writing a piece for Our Kings Birthday, hope you like it <33 ❣️ (This art is so beautiful btw, I was inspired from it)

Hua Cheng wandered through the fields, the setting sun casting a golden glow over the landscape. As he made his way back home, a sense of peace enveloped him. Upon entering, he was greeted by a delightful surprise: a small celebration prepared by Xie Lian, complete with a half-charred, half-cream-covered cake. The sight was endearing, bringing a soft smile to Hua Cheng's face.

“Gege, how did you know it’s my birthday?” Hua Cheng asked, his voice filled with affection and surprise.

Xie Lian beamed with excitement. “I asked around, and Ling Wen told me since she owed me a favor,” he replied proudly.

Clearing his throat, Xie Lian began to sing a sweet, if somewhat off-key, birthday song, followed by a playful poem he had composed:

“Oh Lord of Ghost City, so brave and true,

How you have bewitched me, oh how you do,

With your smile so bright and your gaze so keen,

In your embrace, I find a world unseen.

Trapping me for eternity,

Oh what bliss,In moments stolen, in every tender kiss,

Through trials and storms, together we stand,With you, My love, I find my promised land.”

Hua Cheng’s eyes welled up with tears, his heart touched by the genuine effort Xie Lian had put into the celebration. He tried to speak, to thank Xie Lian, but his emotions choked him up. Mistaking his reaction, Xie Lian shook him vigorously and patted his back, thinking the cake was causing him to choke.

“Are you okay?!” Xie Lian asked, his concern genuine "I knew my skills aren't good-"

Hua Cheng started laughing, the sound rich and heartfelt. “I’m fine, gege,” he managed between laughs.

Xie Lian pouted playfully. “Don’t scare me like that! You almost gave me a heart attack”

The ghost king apologised profusely while his gege swatted at him.

Xie Lian’s face lit up with another idea. “Wait, I have something else for you.” He pulled out two cotton-filled plushies he had made: one was a fox with an eyepatch, and the other was a ferret with a crumpled hat. Hua Cheng’s eyes widened in surprise and amusement.

Xie Lian began to narrate a whimsical tale, holding up the plushies. “Once upon a time, there was a brave fox with an eyepatch and a clever ferret with a crumpled hat. They met in the woods and became the best of friends. One day, the ferret proposed to the fox as a joke.”

Hua Cheng laughed loudly at that, his eyes shining with delight "I already apologised gege!"

Xie Lian continued, grinning, “But the fox took it seriously, and they decided to get married. They had many adventures together and lived happily ever after.”

Hua Cheng, caught up in the story, started playing along with Xie Lian, making the fox and ferret plushies dance and interact. Their laughter once again filled the room, creating a melody of joy and affection.

When the laughter finally died down, Hua Cheng looked at Xie Lian with a depth of emotion that words could barely convey. “Thank you, Xie Lian, for always standing up for me, for being there when no one else was, for being my source of comfort.”

Xie Lian cupped Hua Cheng’s face tenderly. “You deserve to be loved, Hua Cheng. I am so proud of how far you’ve come.”

Hua Cheng kissed Xie Lian’s palm, a gesture imbued with reverence and devotion, as if he were worshipping at the altar of his beloved. Their love was a sacred religion, each kiss a prayer, each embrace a hymn. They moved closer, their lips meeting in a kiss that was profound and tender, a testament to their unwavering love.

In that moment, they were bound by more than just affection; their love was a sanctuary, a holy place where they found solace and joy. Smiles and contentment radiated from them as they held each other close, their hearts beating in perfect harmony.

- @sonics-atelier 2024 ( do not repost or reuse in any way shape or form , I will decapitate you )

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TGCF Fanbind: 'Til Our Compass Stands Still

I knew by the end of chapter 1 that this was going to be a binding project. To any TGCF fans - this is 100% a must read! @edenwolfie created a fantastic story with amazing characters. They're writing kept me thinking "one more chapter won't hurt' long into the night. For such a compelling story, I knew I was going to have to pull out all stops to manifest what I had envisioned for a physical bind.

I was so happy to see how much fanart has been done for this story! I knew I wanted to incorporate all of it, so time and care were put into matching art with scenes - everything is credited to their artists in the "publication" page (not shown because it's just a bunch of very tiny font with tags and the summary). For the chapter headings I chose to not have a word heading and instead just use an image of Ghost City (concept art from Bilibi). The typesetting was designed to look similar to the Seven Seas publications of TGCF.

Another thing I emulated from the TGCF publications was the glossary. I am so pleased with how this turned out! Edenwolfie made a fantastic character sheet to help people keep track of who's who and I wanted to make sure that effort was shown in the book. I added a few entries such as Hua Cheng and Xie Lian's - the additions are taken partly (or entirely) from the Seven Seas publications.

Edenwolfie's extra story A Paper Shield and a Wooden Sword and Communication Array is Down for Maintence, Try Again Later by Naamah_Beherit are also included in this work.

Thank you to Edenwolfie for creating such a rich story! This will be treasured on my shelf!

[echochqmber]

Prompt: Bridal Carry

One birthday Hua Cheng spent alone, and one birthday where his most important person spent the whole day with him.

@badthingshappenbingo @killerqueen-ofwillowgreen

[whisperinggbreeze]

"Welcome back, San Lang," Xie Lian said, letting go of the vine he had been tugging at. Hua Cheng frowned; his hands were visibly scraped and bleeding. "I didn't think you'd really come. You didn't have to."

"I was curious about this god of yours," Hua Cheng replied, startled at the name for a second. He supposed he never really visited the mortals he gave a fake name to more than once, so he wasn't expecting to hear the name San Lang again.

Hua Cheng thought he caught a brief flash of white across the doorway before Xie Lian stepped back outside, extending a hand to invite Hua Cheng into the shrine.

"You said you have some questions for me? As shrine master, I should be able to answer them."

"Yes," Hua Cheng said, following him inside. "Your god, after he was banished, he didn't disappear, did he?"

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He saw a flower that looked oddly familiar— although he couldn't place it— and was slightly translucent, almost like a spirit. He reached out to touch one of its petals lightly, and found he could feel it despite its appearance.

Glancing around, he found that the flower gave off a soft, faint glow. He took it in properly; it was the most beautiful flower he'd ever seen. Its petals were delicate, and although he was sure he'd never seen anything like it before, it still inexplicably reminded him of something.

(...But from how long ago? Was he missing another piece of his past, or was he just too old to remember something like this?)

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some excerpts from chapter 3 of my god hc/calamity xl fic! I am very close to my goal of finishing chapter 3 so I can publish the story on ao3; it's been giving me a bit of trouble because I've had writer's block and this chapter is probably longer than all the other ones combined, but it's finally almost finished!

a note to people who may have been following the snippets of the story I have been posting: everything is subject to change in editing. in fact, I'm pretty sure every single excerpt I've posted here has been changed pretty heavily, with the chapter 2 extract being nearly completely rehauled because I didn't like it (...and it had some accidental plotholes).

anyways, I am very excited to publish this because it'll be my first published fic in quite a long time— and it will be my first tgcf fic! i hope everyone enjoys it, and even if you don't end up reading the real thing, I hope you've enjoyed the extracts so far <3

[sanflower0w0]

[dreamingthroughwords]

Hua Cheng does not let go of him all night. Xie Lian wanted to be reminded of his touch; to feel all that his husband is, every single inch of him, to have his everything bestowed upon him. His husband touches him carefully—tonight is for light caresses and gentle traces along his skin. It is for leaving soft marks against his arms, his legs, his torso, his neck, for his face to be peppered with adoring kisses and for his husband’s hand to never part from his own.

(Or, Xie Lian cannot help but be overwhelmed with just how much Hua Cheng’s touch means to him.)

Tags: Fluff / Post - Canon / Mild Hurt/Comfort (Very Mild) / Introspection / Established Relationship / Rated M for references to sex/implied sex however no smut or sex is present within the fic / 4052 words

[rain11-fic]

ghost fever wine

☆ T Hualesbians retelling of the ghost fever scene

☆ 7.6k, English, 1/1

☆ Feelings realization, making out, drunkenness, practice kissing and sexual tension

After her best friend slash roommate slash most beautiful woman alive, Hua Cheng, has too much to drink, Xie Lian takes her home. Hua Cheng won't remember what happened in the morning but Xie Lian will never be able to forget it.