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galactichoneybee92 · 1 year ago
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The Art of Scraping Through
So once I started writing again, I couldn't stop. Here is the first chapter of my newest work, The Art of Scraping Through. It's an M/M Romance ABO fic set in a loose interpretation of the Regency era. Check it out. Leave some kudos, maybe a comment! Tell me what you think!
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wheneverfeasible · 1 month ago
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Girlie, I'm gonna need some abo recs. Steddie and otherwise. You've got me intrigued
(lowkey browsing your blog for more writing)
Oh! Yes! Hello!
First off, I do want to point out that when using the initials, it’s best to use slashes in-between (a/b/o) as the term without those is actually a slur against the Australian indigenous community. Just something to think about, no hate or anything! ♥️
As for recs, I’ll just stick with Steddie for now as that’s my brainrot ship…
Honestly, anything by @lexirosewrites is fantastic. My personal favorites tho are:
Bad Bet wherein Steve is a secret omega and bet by Tommy to take alpha and freak Eddie Munson to prom as a prank, only to fall for the strange alpha.
Online, Offline (Out of My Mind) where famous actor and secret omega Steve finds his scentmate through an online dating service thanks to Robin.
Bandaids for the Heart where Steve is a pediatric nurse and Eddie is a single dad whose kiddo might be trying to play matchmaker.
And the Sun Will Rise which has Steve as a packless omega suffering through isolation sickness during the zombie apocalypse, until a certain alpha and his pack take him in.
Baby Mine wherein Eddie discovers he’s pregnant and because of past trauma assumes Steve will expect him to get rid of it, so it’s definitely angsty but with sweet comfort and a happy ending.
But really all of their stuff is fantastic.
As for other fics, I heartily recommend Look For the Boy With the Broken Smile, Ask Him if He Wants to Stay Awhile by Eenselwig_98 ( @sunlight-and-moonshine) and honestly it might be time for another reread of this fic for myself too. But Steve is an omega who’s been hurt so many times that he thinks he’s only good enough to fuck and not mate, except Eddie is head over heels for him.
And can’t forget Whatever you want it to be by @just-my-latest-hyperfixation where omega Eddie is slipped a heat triggering drug by Jason who plans to assault him but he’s saved by Steve who offers his assistance with the after effects of the drug.
Build a Life With You by StarsHideYourFires ( @starshideurfics ) which is a historical omegaverse where omega Steve has a secret that leads him to abandoning the socialite life to become a mail order bride to an alpha he never met in a small rural town. (The author has a lot of fics I enjoy, actually, but I’m only sharing finished fics here, but do please check out the other stuff too!)
the potential of us by emchant3d has both enemies-to-lovers and former hookups fake dating as omega Steve and alpha Eddie try to get their besties off their backs about dating each other. Side ship Buckingham.
feel forever its soft fall and swell by hejustlikemefr which is another historical omegaverse that is an Organ Trail kind of au, young omega Steve and older alpha Eddie have a marriage of convenience to help protect Steve.
The Unbearable Horniness of Steve by @fkinkindagauche has that delicious angst of the classic friends-to-lovers and some classic misunderstanding. (The author also has a Harringrove fic called Goldilocks for all you Billy lovers out there.)
It’ll be fine. Probably. by @stevieschrodinger which is a modern au with an omega Eddie who finds out he’s pregnant and returns to Hawkins where he runs into high school crush and current librarian, alpha Steve Harrington. I love this version of Eddie so much.
Good Omega by Batty4Steddie and @spicycinnabun is another excellent omega Eddie fic where alpha Steve is in the band with him and flirt on stage and Steve is ready to finally claim Eddie as his while Eddie…assumes Steve is straight.
And then we have my lovely @katyawriteswhump with so many wonderful offerings that I can’t even attempt to list them, each one full of angst, fluff, humor, and feels.
Honestly there’s so many I loved and enjoyed but I would say these fics and authors are a great place to start. Many of them inspired my own writing so every single one of them is worth checking out. Each have their own style and it makes for such a lovely exploration of a beloved trope.
And I know that there’s more out there, but this is getting a bit long already, so maybe I’ll do another rec list one of these days lol.
Now off to work I must go! I hope you find joy in these favorites of mine just like I did, my dear anon!
Love to all these fantastic and marvelously talented creators! I’m definitely rereading some these rn 🤭
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tropetember · 1 year ago
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[Image description. Image reads “Tropetember Prompt List”, in the background, a picture of a mug placed on an open book in front of a blanket invokes a cozy feel. End id. Thanks to @supericelight​ for the image description!]
Enemies / Friends / Strangers To Lovers 
Case Fic // Police / Detective / (Super)Hero // Crime / Mafia / (Super)Villain
Hurt/Comfort / Sickfic / Whump
Coffee Shop / Tattoo Parlour / Flower Shop / Other Retail AU
Rockstar / Actor / Model / Famous AU / Reality TV AU / SocMed AU
High School / College / University AU / 80’s Teen Movie AU
Historical (Regency, Ancient Greece/Rome, Prehistory, etc) / Modern / Futuristic AU
Time Travel / Time Loop (eg. Groundhog Day) / Amnesia / Coma
5+1 / 3+1 (Five Times + One Time)
Accidental Confession / In Vino Veritas (Drunk Confession/Drunk Dial)
Business Partners To Friends To Lovers / Competitor Businesses / Office AU
Huddling For Warmth / Sharing A Bed / Touch Starvation
Slice Of Life / Domestic / Found Family
Monstrous (Human/Monster Romance) / Cultural Differences / Language Barrier
Marriage Of Convenience / Arranged Marriage / Matchmaking / Blind Dates
Future Fic / Reunion / Childhood Friends / Friendship Centric
Getting Together / Love Confession / First Kiss / Break Up/Make Up / Misunderstandings
Body Swap / Psychic Link / Soulmates / Bonding (eg. ABO, Sentinel AU, etc)
Apocalypse / Zombie / Locked In Together / (Natural) Disaster
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Space Opera / Horror
Genderswap / Rule 63 / De-Aging / Age Changes AU
Canon Rewrite / Fix-It / Everybody Lives / Everybody Dies / Major Character Death
Mythology / Supernatural / Fairytale / Wingfic
Accidental Baby Acquisition / (Single) Parent AU / Babysitting
Mutual Pining / Requited/Unrequited Love / Angst With A Happy Ending
Fake Dating / Didn’t Know They Were Dating / Accidental Dating / Accidental Marriage
Repression / Emotional Constipation / Sexuality Crisis (Gay Panic)
Holidays & Celebrations / Proposals / Prom / Songfic
Fusion / Crossover / Harlequin / Rom-Com (eg: Hogwarts, Pacific Rim, Daemons, Hunger Games, The Princess Bride, Pride & Prejudice, Love Actually, 10 Things I Hate About You, etc)
FREE SPACE
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Link to Hard Mode Prompt List
Link to Rules & FAQ
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wangxianficfinder · 1 year ago
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Fic Finder
May 13th
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1. I really need help finding a fic! It's either ABO or the Chinese equivalent kunze/qianyuan. It's got some sort of arranged marriage, as Madam Yu(?) marries WWX off to LWJ. In this universe Alphas often do not allow their Omegas to bite them back and create a reciprocated bond, as it gives them power and status in society. LWJ lets WWX bite him back (because he's a romantic and a sap), and the Jiang's are salty because JYL wasn't given a reciprocal bond when she married JZY, so WWX is technically of a higher status than she is now. @star-whatevers
FOUND!🔒Alliance AU by Ilona22 (E, 21k, WangXian, JYL/OC, Arranged Marriage, A/B/O Dynamics, PWP, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Intersex Omegas, Not JC Friendly, Matchmaking, canon Jiang family dynamics, Family time, Night Hunts, Mention of male omega pregnancy, Intrigue at Jinlintai, Mentions of Prostitution, War, Conflict between characters)
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2. Hi! Fic finder plz. Looking for a fic where wwx is "sacrificed" by the other great sects to the gusu lan (in exchange for something? Don't remember). He is given to lwj and all the sects assume wwx is going to be a concubine (so much so that when they present wwx to lwj they dress him up like a concubine). Wwx also expects this and is very surprised when Iwj treats him nicely and everything. You can tell that lwj has fallen for wwx but is holding himself back. Wwx gradually falls for him too. I remember there was a part where the great sects came to visit and were surprised that wwx wasn't treated like a concubine. Tysm!!
FOUND? golden when the day met the night by glitteringmoonlight (Not rated, 95k, slow burn, sugar daddy LWJ, light, angst, fluff, developing relationship, eventual smut, WIP)
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3. Hiii!!!
I'm looking for a fic where Lan Zhan is de-aged and the juniors take care of him while on a night hunt. Wei Ying is still away and has not returned and they have not confessed yet. Baby LZ just wants his WY so the junior quartet takes him to Qinghe to a discussion conference or smth. Wei Ying is also called there and LZ just goes and hugs him.
That's all I can remember. I think he was cursed to be more open and vulnerable so that he could confess.
Thanks! @ffaddictsrn
FOUND! Send Me Your Earnest Love by goneforthestars (T, 13k, WangXian, Age Regression/De-Aging, Curses, Attempt at Humor, Light Angst, baby LWJ, Mutual Pining, Fluff, Post-Canon)
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4. I hope you can help, fingers crossed! I've tried everything on this one... Jin sibs murder JGS? sort of along the lines of Qin Su and the boys, but I can't even remember if it was a full fic on Ao3 or maybe even a ficlet/snippet on Tumblr? I think JZX was very shocked/normal reaction but siding with his siblings and JGY/MXY/QS were all stab-happy gremlins? I think JGY and QS might have found out much earlier that they were related and planned revenge together? Any help would be great, thank you! @katonahottinroof
I read #4 a few weeks ago😭 I believe lan zhan was a courtesan/prostitute who was supposed to assassinate wei ying, and lan zhan was beholden to meng yao for saving him. lab zhan ends up going to wei yings home in the burial mounds and gets poisoned I think ? does this sound familiar? the story may be tagged under courtesan lan zhan or prostitute lan zhan
NOT FOUND! out to get you (to get you) by iliacquer (E, 41k, wangxian, graphic depictions of violence, switching, top/bottom LWJ, top/bottom WWX, power play, courtesan LWJ, assassin LWJ, dark lord WWX, bondage, happy ending, past slavery)
FOUND! 🔒Something is Rotten in the State of Lanling by East_Of_Akkala (T, 42k, XuanLi, 3Zun, LQY/QS, Fix-It, Character Death, Angst, Family Feels, Black Comedy, Except for chapter 1, MDZS SPOILERS, Canon Divergence, Jin Siblings Dynamics, QS Deserves Better, Humor, Fluff, Background Relationships, Warning: JGS, POV Multiple, POV QS, POV MXY, POV JGY, Murder, Attempted Murder, Illustrated Fic)
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5. Good afternoon! I hope everyone has had a pleasant day.
Can’t say how many of my favorite stories have been found through you guys!
For the next fic finder.
I’m looking for a fic that has both a/b/o in it but also the lan clan were dragons and wwx was a fox, I think. Either one or both, I can’t quite recall.
Oh and it’s set in study arch.
Wwx and Lwj were already a couple or courting at the very least.
Anyway what I remember the clearest was a part where wwx was walking some stairs, might have been the stars to cloud recesses.
Anyway a spiritual dog suddenly appears and I think starts chasing or just barking at wwx.
Anyway twin jades to the save.
It is later revealed that the dog belonged to Jin Zixun which was confirmed by Zixuan who recognized the dog.
That’s all I remember.
Have a nice day and keep up the fantastic work! @ravenwithwings
FOUND! Jades' Lotus by keela_1221 (E, 125k, LXC/WWX/LWJ, Jadecest, Incest, Non-Traditional A/B/O Dynamics, Fluff, Smut, True Mates, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, No Sunshot Campaign, WWX Has a Breeding Kink, Male Lactation, Marriage Contracts, Polyamory, Pining, thirst, Mpreg, They Experiment a Little, Cum Marking, switch everyone, Double Penetration, graphic description of childbirth, Sprinklings of angst for flavor)
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6. There's this wangxian fanfic I know I've read more than once, but I can't seem to find it anymore! Ok, so it's a modern world with cultivation fic, and in it the 5 Great Sects are like big crime syndicates or something similar. Wei Ying has his own territory in Yiling where he is known, of course, as the Yiling Laozu. The story uses specific terms to refer to some characters' status. Ex: Lan Wangji is the Red Pole of the Lan Sect, and Meng Yao is, I think, the Straw Sandal. Pls help me find it? @dreammaiden21
FOUND? 🔒 Words are Gonna Bleed from Me by GravityWinsAgain (E, 173k, WangXian, WIP, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Triad AU, Blood and Violence, Explicit Sexual Content, warnings in the notes, Modern with Magic, Dark Magic, BAMF WWX, BAMF LWJ, Murder Husbands, POV WWX, Organized Crime, lovers to enemies to estranged lovers and back to lovers, it gets weird when somebody dies but not really, Angst, Feels, BDSM Switch WangXian, Ghosts, Body Horror)
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7. Hi there! I hope you can help me figure out which fic I have just remembered. I think it might have been an ABO fic, but I'm not sure. All I remember is one scene. There was some kind of trial, and WWX was seated in some kind of special alcove where nobody could see or hear him, so that he could watch without encountering the Jiangs. I think he made some kind of comment about the type of court drama that would necessitate such a feature being built. Does anyone else remember this? Thank you!! @balleyboley
FOUND! 🔒 Crossing Paths by Ilona22 (M, 21k, wangxian, shapeshifter au, graphic depictions of violence, war between sects, war crimes, not JC friendly, happy ending)
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8. hi! potentially very long shot, but I'm looking for a fic with this quote "Besides, no one ‘was good,’ in some isolated way. Good was a relation between people. Good was a thing you did." I saved this quote then, and sadly can't remember any other details about this fic... I'd love find it to reread again, thank you! @potatokunst
FOUND? I Started From the Bottom/And Now I’m Rich by x_los (E, 57k, WWX/WRH, WWX/JGS, wangxian, JYL/JZX, time travel fix-it, Pining, Marriage of Convenience, Arranged Marriage, No Sunshot Campaign, WQ Lives, Transmigration, Weddings, Sugar Daddy au, Sugar Daddy, Black Widow, Protective Siblings, Family, Dysfunctional Family, Family Bonding, Sugar Baby, consort, Politics, Demonic Cultivation, Canon-Typical Violence, Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault, Canon-typical domestic dysfunction, Canon-Typical Gore, Ballad 39: Tam Lin, YLLZ, Crack Treated Seriously) did a search for the quote and it came up -- ch 3, specifically
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9. Fic finder request: there's a fic I only recall some details of. In this fic, dual cultivation in the Cold Pond Cave contributes to the security of the Cloud Recesses, but it has to be done by powerful cultivators with a member of the main family. MY and LXC are married in this fic, but they are unable to use this method of boosting security because MY's cultivation level is not high enough. Wangxian do it eventually, and when they leave the Cold Pond Cave, they are congratulated (?) by the Lans, who were waiting outside. WWX is also welcomed into the sect as one of their own. I think JC comments at some point that it's really weird for him to be safe in Cloud Recesses because of this reason. Please help me find this fic!
FOUND? The Ritual by nightwalker (E, 12k, WangXian, Sex Magic, Post-Canon, Fluff and Smut)
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10. Hello! I am looking for a fic that might have been canon-esque, but also could have been modern, where Mama Lan calls Lan Zhan her little bird. Only I think for a while the author gave us the Chinese word for it, which I don't recall what it was. It's translated later in the story. Thank you!
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11. Looking for a longfic I read a while back. The elements I remember are that the Lan figured out that WWX wasn't being properly compensated/treated as a head disciple of the Jiang and the deliberate stunting of his academic education was a violation of (handwavy) Jianghu high academia codes of conduct. As a result the Lan got WWX his backpay and the Jiang teachers got shunned by their academic peers. Had similar vibes to Stunted, Starving Juvenility, but I did a reread of that recently and I'm pretty sure it was a different fic. Thanks! @alychelms
Love this one and recently read it, but not it. The fic I'm looking for was definitely in canon-setting
NOT FOUND sounds like part of the story for 🧡🔒Truth Will Out (when caught on video) - End_OTW_Racism! by KizuKatana (E, 178k, WangXian, WN & WWX & WQ, graphic depictions of violence, modern cultivation, canon divergence, YZY abuses WWX , caught on camera, partial core removal, WWX kicked out of Jiang sect, livestreamer WWX, meet ugly, dual cultivation, smut, no war)
FOUND!🔒 the language of flowers and silent things series by Reverie (cl410) (M, 107k, WangXian, LXC/NMJ, LWJ & Madam Lan, NHS & LWJ, LWJ & LXC, LWJ & NMJ, LWJ & NHS Friendship, Developing Relationship, POV LWJ, Minor Injuries, Autistic LWJ, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, aka the YZY warning, Genius WWX, Light Angst And Hurt/Comfort, WWX Protection Squad, Gusu Lan Sect, Slow Burn, Protective LWJ, LWJ-centric, Politics, Canon Divergence, No Sunshot Campaign, Cultivation Sect Politics, Protective WWX) I don't recall if backpay was a part of it, but 11 reminds me of this
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12. Hi, I really need help finding a fic I read on ao3 some time ago. It was a modern day fic, I believe set in America, where wei ying and lan zhan meet again at jiang yanli’s wedding. They both act awkward around each other and don’t really interact until they are all in the hotel lobby and wei ying is trying to leave because LZ…but yanli tells lan zhan to give him a ride because it’s suppose to be a long ride home (to a different state I believe and lan zhan will be driving by it either way so it’s ideal) Wei ying tries to reject the idea but LXC gets involved too and he’s like it’s a good idea. It’s like a long drive/road trip fic where they are forced to interact and make up. Thank you for your time and effort.
Hi, I wrote to you asking for fic #12 on your may 13th post. I ended up finding it. It was a wlw fic 7:15 from Chicago by milesofheart. I’m sorry for the inconvenience but thank you for this platform, allowing me to ask in the first place.
FOUND! 7:15 from Chicago by milesofheart (T, 24k, WangXian, F/F, Modern, Rule 63, Road Trip, Getting Together, Female WangXian, matchmaking siblings, recovering from traumatic childhoods, spiritual trauma, Lan Disciplines as modern religious fundamentalism, LWJ's defiance of the Lan Disciplines, activist LWJ, the universal rage of women in a sexist world, Estranged Friends to Lovers, Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, brief references to sexual violence, references to past alcohol abuse, mention of spiking a drink as a bad practical joke but in a safe environment, mentions of real American political and social issues, brief mention of physical child abuse, past experiences of homophobia)
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13. I need help finding a fic. I've looked through my AO3 history and had no luck. Here's what I remember: Its a modern AU (I dont recall if its modern Cultivation or modern without magic) WWX is on the outs the Jiangs but is close to the Nies. There is a scene where NHS puts put Nie braids into WWX hair, and LWJ is jealous and takes them out. WWX developed a software that the Nies distribute and the Jiangs use. When WWX does online tech support for the Jiangs he uses the alias MXY.
FOUND! Come Around and Stay by trippednfell (M, 160k, WangXian, NieLan, Slow Burn, Kid Fic, Found Family, Modern AU, It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better, PTSD, Blood and Injury, Dissociation, Angst with a Happy Ending, Musicals, POV Alternating, Baking, Yunmeng reconciliation (eventually), Friend Zoning, Literal Sleeping Together, Hurt/Comfort, Panic Attacks)
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14. Hello, how are you doing? 👋
I am looking for a fic which i found on this blog i think, i am not sure. It's where wwx breaks up with lwj as a dare but they're actually meeting for the first time. I thought i had it bookmarked but unfortunately i was wrong, please help me find it. 🫰
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15. Heya bros!! Got a request for the ficfinder? I read it a while back but accidentally closed the tab.
It was Wen Ning and Nis Huaisang centric. Chapter one was Wen Ning helping NHS escape qishan, chap 2 was NHS helping WN break outta the Jin dungeon and I think chap 3 was them talking about it??
I think Hua Cheng and Xie Lian made a very brief cameo in the third chapter?
FOUND? Jailbreaking by CullenBlue (T, 21k, WN & NHS, Canon Compliant, POV NHS, NHS Is A Little Shit, Cinnamon Roll WN, Fierce Corpse WN, Ghost General WN, References to Heavens Official’s Blessing, References to The Scum Villain’s Self Saving System, NHS insulting the Wen Clan’s taste in interior Decorating, Mentions of Murder, WN made a friend by talking about his childhood trauma, BAMF WN, Panic Attacks, mentions of gore, Canon-Typical Violence, Violence in the Name of Comedy, Trauma, Is NHS taking anything seriously? who knows, Bromance)
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16. Hi...
I am looking for this fic that I read a long time ago. It's a modern au and mpreg, where at the airport Wei ying went to the toilet and left a yuan with strangers (Mr & Madam Lan). Both of them thought twin jade especially lan zhan had a secret child as a yuan share similarities with the lan gene. If I'm not mistaken, Wei ying works together with lan zhan before leaving the country because of pregnancy and lan zhan doesn't even know about it. I don't remember why...🤔
Please help me find it. Thank you for your time 😊 @hazeylove89 //
Hi. I would hope to find this fic I read a long time ago. It's modern au where Wei ying leaving a yuan with stranger in airport for toilet break however the stranger is Mr &Mrs lan. Both of them thought a yuan is lan zhan child as a yuan share similarities with lan zhan. Btw this fic is mpreg n lan zhan don't know that Wei ying is pregnant.
Sorry if it's a difficult request. Thank you.
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17. hello! trying to find a specific tumblr post (not here but out in the wild) about yllz wwx actually being a fairly solid ghost who died in the burial mounds and knows he's dead but expects the ones he loves to also pick up on that and mourn him/give offerings? but none of them do; they see solid and assume alive, so he's feeling hurt about it. pretty sure it's here on tumblr somewhere but will accept fic recs
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18. this for fic finder <3 i remember reading a fic where WWX is a paperman and is spying on LWJ bathing. and then paperman wwx gets a cut and lwj gets angry or sulking at him for disregarding his safety @notdaniee
FOUND! I don't know about a fic but there's a comic by @moobiess like that
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19. hello, thank you for your help!
i was looking for this fic where wwx and mianmian are dating (?) and wwx accidentally moans lwj's name while making out/intercourse. i am unable to find it anymore. could you please help?
thank you again.
hello! #19 from the latest fic finder (may 13th). yes! it does! wwx goes to lwj's and they 'talk' about whatever happened and then they end up having sex.
bummer that they made it private, thank you for the help though!
sounds like a fic that has been privated/hidden by Pancho I believe , in the story does wei ying end up going over to Lan zhan and they have sex?
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20. hiii, i need help finding a fic on ao3 where lan wangji and wei wuxian time travel to the past and tell the sect leaders some form of info. the sect leaders are then nosy and weird about it so they end up using something to spy on them? lan xichen feels guilty but joins in anyway. in the scene that the sects see wwx and lwj are sitting and wwx is combing lwj's hair i think ? the two are aware that they're being watched as well. i don't remember much else, but i hope that's accurate enough. thank you so much.
FOUND? lan xichen is very concerned (and confused) by theninjacat (T, 3k, WangXian, POV Outsider, Time Travel, Canon Divergence, Sunshot Campaign)
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hlficlibrary · 3 months ago
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Hi! I’m looking for a fic that I read a while back, and maybe you could help me? It was an ABO fic with Alpha Harry and Omega Louis, I think, and I’m pretty sure it was best friends-to-lovers. Harry realizes that they are soulmates and takes Louis on dates to help him realize it too, but Louis is really oblivious. At some point, they buy Coco Puffs because the Omega has to cook something for the Alpha to complete the bond or something because Louis is hopeless in the kitchen. I think there’s a golf course somewhere? It was a pretty short fic. Hahaha, well, thank you in advance!”
Hi! You're very welcome! Here is the fic you're looking for!
Captain Cupid by 2tiedships2
“Right,” Niall started, finally getting the opportunity to unleash his horrible plan. “Well, as you both know, I’m an excellent matchmaker. A human Cupid.The best of the best at finding one's mate. And I’ve decided it’s time to make money doing it.”
“Oh, God no,” Louis groaned, picking up his empty plate and placing it in the sink. He needed to escape as quickly as possible.
Or the one where Niall enlists his friends to help start a speed dating side hustle. Things don't go as planned... or maybe they do?
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marvelssssssss · 6 months ago
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Poly 141
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DISCLAIMER - this is a LIBRARY, not a masterlist. I do not claim to have any ownership, rights, influence, or part in the creation of any of these works unless explicitly stated. These are just fics I have saved for my own reading and recommendations. If anyone’s fic is ever present on this list and would like to be removed please inform me immediately and I will take it down :)
One Shots
Fluff:
Welcome Home
Fosters
A/B/O Adopted Reader
Student Medic
John's Wife
Werewolf Soap
Make Do
Come Home Drunk
Cooking for the Boys
New Hacker
Feral
Feral 2
Afterburn
Designationless Reader (a/b/o)
Kate's Family
Job Complaints
Smut:
Heat
Kinks
Price Shares
Price/Gaz
Vibrator at the Pub
Fluff/Smut:
Angsty:
Medusa Tattoo
Multiple Chapters - Complete
Fluff:
Past Abuse!Reader
No Designation A/B/O
Smut:
Phrases
Fluff/Smut:
Omegaverse - sprout-fics
Autumn Embers - ABO
Multiple Chapters - In Progress
Fluff:
Shy!Soldier
Sleepy Moment
Cat Shifter
Foster Parents - docdudo
Foster Parents - screamingforests
Part 2
Matchmaking Buns
Neighbors
American Informant
Johnny's Secret - ABO
Life’s Sweet Bells
Recluse Reader
Cats and Their Men
Secret Daughter A/B/O
International Neighbor
Kidnapped People Pleaser
Smut:
Under Their Noses
Fluff/Smut:
The Feral Medic
Shapeshifting Familiars
Call of the Sea
Transferrable Skills
Vicissitude
On The Run
Darkish:
Dance Macabre
Bad Dog
Witchling and Familiars
The Omega Pack Plan
Misc:
Bold is All We Have
The Wellyboot Incident
Fic Recs
Submissive Like a Guard Dog
Cowboy AU
Dukedom
Forced Pack
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writingsoftarnishedsilver · 6 months ago
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The Matchmaker’s List | Sebastian Sallow x OC #50
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Summary: Sebastian is thrown into turmoil after Ominis brings him a copy of The Daily Prophet, which has not only publicized Evangeline's connection to the Muldoons but dissected their relationship, branding him as unsuitable for her future. When he finds Evangeline at a café, their conversation quickly turns raw and emotional.
Words: ~5,700
Tags: Angst, Hurt/No Comfort, Pureblood Politics, Protective Friends, Not Actually Unrequited Love, Mutual Pining, Longing, Unspoken Feelings, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Drama, Idiots in Love
Timeline: Mid July
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Sebastian was elbow-deep in parchment, his desk at the Auror office cluttered with half-written reports and case files. It wasn’t glamorous work—yet—but he took pride in it. The hum of voices and the faint clatter of typewriters surrounded him as he pushed through the mundane task of summarizing a suspect’s interrogation. At least it gave him something to focus on—something other than her.
It had been three days since the Ministry Gala, and three days since Evangeline had last spoken to him. Their argument still rang in his ears, her sharp words cutting deeper than he’d care to admit. He’d tried to apologize—twice, actually—but she had avoided him at every turn, leaving work before he could catch her, disappearing at lunch, and conveniently being "too busy" to answer his owls.
Sebastian knew he’d handled things badly. The gala had been a disaster, and the weight of his own jealousy sat heavy in his chest. But the thought of seeing her surrounded by those pompous Ministry suitors made his blood boil.
He was pulled from his thoughts by a familiar, precise voice that sliced through the chaos of the Auror department.
“You might want to see this.”
Sebastian looked up, startled, to see Ominis standing in the doorway. His best friend rarely ventured into the Auror department—it was loud, chaotic, and full of chatter that Ominis, with his sharp hearing, couldn’t stand. Yet there he was, impeccably dressed as always, holding a neatly folded copy of The Daily Prophet.
“Ominis?” Sebastian leaned back in his chair, raising an eyebrow. “Pretty sure you’re supposed to be off charming the higher-ups in Magical Law.”
Ominis stepped into the office, his expression unreadable as he placed the newspaper on Sebastian’s desk with deliberate care. “Trust me, Sebastian, I didn’t come here for the ambiance. Just read it.”
Curious—and slightly apprehensive—Sebastian unfolded the paper. His eyes immediately landed on the bold headline:
The Matchmaker’s List: This Summer’s Most Eligible Debutantes.
“Oh, for Merlin’s sake,” Sebastian muttered, skimming the first few lines. “Why are you bringing me this gossip nonsense? You know I don’t—”
Then he saw her name.
Evangeline Sterling.
His heart sank as he read the accompanying description:
"A rising star at the Ministry’s Department of Magical Artifacts, Sterling has captivated attention with her brilliance and poise. Our sources reveal she is connected to the reclusive Muldoon family—a pure-blood dynasty long considered one of the most secretive and notorious in magical Britain. Though she has remained distant from this heritage, it undoubtedly adds to her allure. Sterling’s ideal suitors include ambitious wizards of status and intellect, particularly within the Ministry ranks or international magical circles.”
Sebastian’s grip on the paper tightened as he reread the lines, his jaw clenching. “What the hell is this?”
Ominis tilted his head, his tone dry but edged with concern. “Exactly what it looks like. Evangeline, splashed across the front of the most insufferable gossip column in the country. And before you ask—no, she didn’t know about it beforehand. I’ve already spoken to her.”
Sebastian slammed the paper onto the desk, ignoring the curious glances of his coworkers. “The Muldoons?” he hissed, his voice low. “How did The Prophet even find out about that? No one outside the Ministry, the Muldoons themselves, and us knew about it."
“Precisely,” Ominis said, his arms folding. “Which means someone leaked it. My guess? The Muldoons themselves. This reeks of their kind of subtle meddling.”
Sebastian scrubbed a hand down his face, his frustration mounting. “Why now? They’ve ignored her for months—hell, her entire life—and now they want to show up by plastering her name in a bloody matchmaking column?”
Ominis’s expression darkened. “Likely to control the narrative. With her gaining prominence at the Ministry, they might see this as a way to nudge her into their expectations—starting with the kind of people she’s ‘meant’ to associate with.”
Sebastian looked back at the list, his anger flaring again as his eyes skimmed over the so-called “ideal suitors.”
Elias Carrow, Cursebreaker, Gringotts International: Known for his daring expeditions and sharp intellect.
Theodore Fawley, Heir to the Fawley Estate: A respected scholar with impeccable social standing.
Joseph Carling, Senior Liaison for Magical Artefacts: A distinguished Ministry official known for his charm and professional connections (Carling was recently seen in close conversation with Miss Sterling at the Ministry Gala)
The list went on and Sebastian’s blood boiled, each name a fresh irritant. But it was the final entry—Joseph Carling—that hit hardest.
He could still picture Carling leaning in close to Evangeline at the Ministry Gala, his polished smile and confident demeanor on full display. Sebastian had watched from across the room, seething, as they’d laughed together during the waltz.
“Carling,” Sebastian muttered, his voice laced with disdain. “Of course they’d mention him. But he doesn’t care about her. He just—” He broke off, shaking his head as he crumpled the paper in his hand. “He just wants the connection, the prestige. They all do. She doesn’t deserve this nonsense.”
Ominis let out a skeptical sigh. “Remarkably noble of you, Sebastian, considering Evangeline still isn’t speaking to you. Almost as if you’re invested.”
Sebastian ignored the jab, standing abruptly. “Where is she now?”
“When I last spoke with her, she was still in her office,” Ominis replied evenly, though his tone hinted at doubt. “That was just after the paper came out. Knowing her, she’s likely found somewhere quieter to avoid the inevitable questions. She wasn’t exactly in the mood for company.”
Sebastian muttered a curse under his breath as he shrugged on his robe, his movements sharp and impatient. “She’s probably holed up somewhere, fuming, and I can’t blame her.”
Ominis tilted his head, his expression inscrutable but his tone sharp. “If you’re going after her, I’d suggest you think carefully about what you actually plan to say. She’s already upset, and I doubt she’s eager to hear empty apologies.”
Sebastian’s hand froze on the lapel of his coat. He turned to glare at Ominis, who remained as composed as ever. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“It means,” Ominis said, his voice calm and deliberate, “that if you’re going to confront her, make it worthwhile. Evangeline is patient—but not infinitely so. Maybe reconsider storming in like some half-cocked knight.”
Sebastian clenched his jaw, bristling at the words but knowing Ominis wasn’t wrong. “I don’t need a lecture,” he muttered, turning toward the door. “I’ll figure it out.”
Ominis gave a faint, knowing hum. “For your sake, I hope you do.”
Sebastian stormed out of the Auror office, his cloak flaring behind him as he weaved through the bustling hallways of the Ministry. His thoughts churned with equal parts frustration and guilt, tangled up with an unease he couldn’t ignore. He’d made a mistake at the gala, and he knew it—his jealousy had clouded his judgment, and his harsh words had driven a wedge between them. But this wasn’t just about him or their argument. This was bigger. The Muldoons suddenly claiming her as an heiress reeked of trouble, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that their meddling was only the beginning. Whatever they were planning, Evangeline shouldn’t have to face it alone.
And if he was honest with himself, he just needed to see her—to make sure she was holding up. She had a way of appearing composed, but Sebastian knew how deeply things could cut her, even when she tried to hide it. The thought of her dealing with all of this on her own, avoiding everyone, avoiding him, was unbearable.
As he ascended the spiral staircase to the Department of Magical Artifacts, his steps quickened, determination surging in his chest. He cursed under his breath when he nearly collided with a frantic intern balancing an armful of scrolls. The intern gave a startled yelp, and Sebastian mumbled an apology, but he didn’t stop.
By the time he reached the department’s entrance, his heart was pounding—not from the climb, but from the tension coiling inside him. The reception area was quiet, save for the scratching of quills and the occasional shuffling of papers. His sharp gaze swept the room until it landed on the receptionist, a pleasant-looking witch with glasses perched on her nose. She looked up from her desk, her expression polite but questioning as he approached.
“Can I help you?” she asked, her quill hovering over a half-filled form.
Sebastian forced himself to steady his voice, though his urgency bled through. “I’m looking for Evangeline Sterling. Is she here?”
The receptionist tilted her head slightly, glancing toward the rows of offices. “She left about an hour ago, I’m afraid. Looked like she was in a bit of a hurry.”
Sebastian’s jaw tightened. “Did she say where she was headed?”
The receptionist shook her head apologetically. “I’m afraid not. She just said she’d be back later, but she didn’t give any specifics.”
Sebastian muttered another curse under his breath, glancing toward the hallway that led to her office. It was empty, her door closed, and he felt the sting of disappointment. “Thanks,” he said shortly, turning on his heel.
As he retraced his steps down the staircase, Sebastian’s mind churned with possibilities. Evangeline could have gone anywhere—Diagon Alley, the small café she liked near Flourish and Blotts, or maybe even the quiet courtyard at the apartment she shared with Anne. She wasn’t the type to seek attention in moments like this. No, she’d retreat somewhere she felt safe, somewhere she could think.
But where?
The thought of her sitting alone, possibly stewing in frustration or hurt, gnawed at him. Evangeline was strong, but the weight of the Muldoons’ sudden claim and the public scrutiny it had undoubtedly brought would be enough to rattle anyone. Especially when it came on the heels of their argument.
Reaching the Ministry atrium, Sebastian wove through the bustling crowd of workers and visitors. He stopped near the Floo Network, his gaze darting toward the fireplaces that roared with emerald flames. For a moment, he hesitated, his frustration warring with concern. She’d left without a word, slipping away before anyone could corner her. Clearly, she didn’t want to be found. Did he really have the right to chase her down?
The question lingered in his mind, twisting uncomfortably. She had every reason to avoid him—he’d been petty, jealous, and impulsive. But the Muldoons weren’t just a nuisance; they were dangerous, and Evangeline, for all her wit and strength, had never faced something like this before.
Sebastian clenched his fists at his sides, the resolve in his chest hardening. Of course I do.
When his turn at the Floo Network came, Sebastian hesitated only briefly before relying on instinct. The café seemed the most likely choice—close enough to the Ministry for her to slip away unnoticed, but far enough to avoid the inevitable stares and whispers. It was one of her favorite places, somewhere she could sit and think, away from the suffocating expectations of the day.
In an instant, Sebastian was transported into the familiar alleyway. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the cobblestones as he made his way toward the café. Its painted wooden sign swung gently in the breeze, the cozy atmosphere inside visible through the windows.
Sure enough, there she was.
Evangeline sat at a table by the window. She looked calm at first glance, but Sebastian knew her well enough to see the tension in the tight line of her shoulders and the way her fingers gripped the cup just a little too hard.
He pushed open the door, the soft chime of the bell drawing her attention. Her hazel eyes flicked toward him, widening slightly in surprise before narrowing in resignation. She looked like she’d been expecting him.
“Sebastian,” she said, her voice low and tired, though there was no sharpness to it.
For a moment, Sebastian froze. He hadn’t thought this far ahead, and now that he was here, standing in front of her, he couldn’t ignore the weight of her avoidance over the past few days. She’d been dodging him so thoroughly that part of him wondered if she might just get up and walk away now that she’d seen him. Maybe he deserved that.
But she didn’t.
“Evie,” he said, his voice quieter than he’d intended. He hesitated, shifting awkwardly on his feet. “...Can I sit?”
Her hazel eyes flicked up to his, and she hesitated—just a beat, but enough to make his chest tighten. Then, with a small sigh, she nodded. “I figured you’d come,” she murmured, her tone resigned but not unkind. “Ominis has a way of getting in your ear.”
Sebastian exhaled a breath he didn’t realize he’d been holding and slid into the chair opposite her. “He didn’t have to say much,” he admitted, his voice tinged with guilt. “I saw The Prophet.”
Her lips pressed into a thin line, and her gaze dropped to her tea, her fingers tracing the rim of the cup. “I’m sure you did. Everyone has by now.”
He frowned, leaning forward, his elbows braced on the table. The tension between them felt like a physical barrier, but he forced himself to push past it. “How are you holding up?” he asked gently.
She let out a bitter laugh, setting her cup down with a sharp clink that drew a few glances from nearby tables. “How do you think I’m holding up? Half the country is gossiping about me because now I’m suddenly some ‘pure-blood heiress’ people think they can dissect and match up like a prized artifact.”
Her voice wavered slightly, and Sebastian’s hands clenched into fists beneath the table. “You know this is them, don’t you?” he said, his tone sharper than he intended. “The Muldoons. They think plastering your name in a gossip column will push you toward the people they want—the ones who fit their mold.”
Evangeline leaned back, crossing her arms over her chest. “They’ve already made their move. The social season was intimidating enough before, and now…” Her voice trailed off, her frustration palpable.
Sebastian’s jaw tightened, his frustration bubbling over. “You’re not just a bloody Muldoon, Evie. That name doesn’t define you.”
Evangeline’s gaze snapped to his, her eyes narrowing slightly. “You think I don’t know that?” she said sharply. “I’ve spent my entire life not being a Muldoon. But now that they’ve decided I’m useful to them, it’s not that simple anymore. Ignoring them isn’t going to make them go away.”
Sebastian’s jaw tightened further, his fists still clenched beneath the table. “So what? You’re just going to let them dictate how you live? Smile and nod while they parade you around like some trophy for their social games?”
Her shoulders stiffened, and she leaned forward, lowering her voice to avoid drawing more attention. “What do you expect me to do, Sebastian? They’re powerful. They have influence I can’t even begin to counter. If I don’t play along, at least a little, they’ll make my life a living hell."
Sebastian shook his head, his frustration bubbling closer to the surface. “And you think playing along will make them stop? Evie, people like the Muldoons don’t back off once they’ve got their claws in you. They’ll keep pulling until there’s nothing left. You can’t give them that kind of control.”
“And what’s your alternative?” she snapped, her voice rising slightly before she caught herself and glanced around. “What am I supposed to do, Sebastian? Defy them outright? Do you know what they’re capable of?”
“I know what you’re capable of,” he countered, his voice hard but quiet. “You’re stronger than this, Evie. You don’t have to let them win.”
Her lips pressed into a thin line, her hazel eyes darkening with frustration. “This isn’t about winning. It’s about surviving. You don’t understand—”
“Then help me understand!” he interrupted, his voice low but fierce.
Evangeline’s eyes flashed with anger, her hands gripping the table so tightly her knuckles turned white. “If I push back too hard, it’s not just me they’ll go after!” she snapped, her voice trembling with frustration. "It would be one thing if I were only putting myself in danger, but I can't do that to you!"
Sebastian leaned forward, his eyes narrowing, his voice rising in disbelief. “Evie, you’re not seriously saying you’re doing this for me.” His words hung in the air, sharp and incredulous.
Her jaw tightened, and she shook her head. “Did you even read the rest of the article?” she snapped, pulling a crumpled Prophet from her bag and slapping it on the table. “They didn’t stop at listing all my so-called suitors—they decided to analyze all of my relationships. Including ours.”
Sebastian’s brows knitted together as he flipped to the next page. His stomach churned as he saw the subheading: Sterling’s Social Ties: A Closer Look.
Beneath the bold headline was a photograph of Evangeline and Sebastian on the balcony at the Ministry gala. The image, enchanted to loop every few seconds, showed Evangeline standing with her arms crossed, her expression tight with frustration, while Sebastian leaned toward her, his posture tense and animated. The scene was unmistakably heated, their argument frozen in time for all to see.
The accompanying text read:
Sterling’s close friendship with Auror trainee Sebastian Sallow has sparked curiosity, particularly following their heated exchange at the Ministry gala. While their relationship has been defined as platonic, their fiery interaction has sparked whispers about whether there might be more beneath the surface. Could Sterling’s reserved charm and Sallow’s undeniable intensity be hiding something deeper? For now, the truth is unknown—but the season is young, and only time will tell what may come of this intriguing connection.
Sallow, a member of the pure-blood Sallow family, carries a complicated history. Following the untimely deaths of his parents in a magical research accident, Sallow was raised by his uncle Solomon Sallow, a former Auror who left the Ministry on controversial terms before his own mysterious death.
While Sallow’s current trajectory as an Auror trainee is commendable, his troubled past and lack of familial ties have caused some to question whether he is a suitable match for Sterling, whose promising future with the Ministry could be overshadowed by such a connection. With Sterling now linked to the influential and reclusive Muldoon family, many argue that a pairing with someone of Sallow’s complicated standing could jeopardize the opportunities her lineage has opened up."
Sebastian looked up at her, her expression a mixture of defiance and vulnerability that hit him square in the chest. “...They wrote this? About us?” His voice was low, almost disbelieving, but there was an edge beneath the disbelief that he couldn’t suppress.
Evangeline let out a bitter, hollow laugh, crossing her arms tightly over her chest like she was trying to hold herself together. “Clearly you didn’t read far enough before storming over here.”
Sebastian clenched his jaw, his fingers curling tightly around the crumpled edge of the newspaper. The enchanted photograph looped endlessly in the corner of his vision, replaying their argument on the balcony for all of wizarding Britain to dissect. “This is a bloody invasion,” he muttered, his voice rough with barely contained anger. “They’ve no right—”
"Obviously not, but it’s out there now,” Evangeline said sharply, her voice brittle with frustration. She uncrossed her arms and gestured toward the newspaper as though the words might leap off the page and confront them both. “And it’s not just gossip. This—this is calculated, Sebastian. Why else do you think a photographer was following us that night? They’ve probably been preparing this for weeks, maybe months. Dropping hints to the Prophet, arranging for someone to watch us during the gala…” She shook her head, her lips pressing into a thin, angry line. “This isn’t just meddling. This is them staking their claim. Making it clear that I am their pawn to move—and that you don’t belong on their board. And if the Muldoons don't see me fall in line, it could put us both in danger.”
Sebastian leaned forward, his gaze locking onto hers, frustration and determination blazing in his eyes. “Evie, I’m an Auror. What are they possibly going to do to me? Have someone write another hit piece? Spread rumors? Merlin, let them try. You really think a family of scheming pure-bloods is going to scare me off? I don't care they they think.”
Her expression tightened, and she let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “You don’t care. But they do. And they’re not the kind of people who let things slide, you know that...” She trailed off, her voice cracking as she took a shaky breath. “What's scary is I don’t know how far they’re willing to go.”
The weight of her words hung between them, suffocating in its intensity. Sebastian felt his chest tighten, his thoughts spinning out of control. Every argument she made was logical, painfully so, and that only added to the frustration clawing at him.
Evangeline was right—of course, she was right. The Muldoons didn’t approve of him, and they never would. Not with his family’s history hanging like a storm cloud over his head. His parents’ deaths, his uncle Solomon’s controversial departure from the Ministry and mysterious death—every detail of his past was fodder for whispers, the kind of baggage pure-blood families like the Muldoons wouldn’t tolerate near their meticulously curated image.
But the idea that they might push her into their mold, manipulate her into accepting one of these so-called “perfect matches” they deemed appropriate? It made his blood boil and his anxiety flare in equal measure. He couldn’t stand the thought of her being forced to sacrifice her autonomy, her identity, just to satisfy a family that had barely acknowledged her existence until now. And the thought of losing her—not just to the Muldoons, but to some other man—sent a rush of panic coursing through him.
He leaned forward, his voice low and strained. “So that's it? You’re just going to let them decide who you’re supposed to be with? Let them dictate your life?"
Her eyes narrowed, and for a moment, he thought he saw hurt flicker behind her frustration. "Sebastian, please, don’t do that,” she muttered. “Don’t make this harder than it already is.”
His heart pounded in his chest, his fear and frustration clashing in a storm of emotions. “Why not? It’s the truth, isn’t it? You’ll go to these events, play their game, and one of those bastards will win you over. You’ll convince yourself it’s what you want because it’s what they want. And then what? Where does that leave us, Evie?”
She looked up at him then, her hazel eyes glassy. “Us?”
Sebastian swallowed hard, his throat tightening. He hadn’t meant to say it like that, hadn’t meant to crack open the fragile barrier they’d spent months building. But there it was—raw and undeniable.
Evangeline leaned back, her voice barely above a whisper. “Do you even know what ‘us’ means, Sebastian? Because I don’t.”
The words hit him like a physical blow, leaving him momentarily speechless. “I—”
Evangeline stood abruptly, the sudden motion jolting the table and sending tea sloshing over the rim of her cup onto the counter. The sharp clatter of porcelain drew the attention of a few nearby patrons, but she didn’t seem to care.
“Us or no us, it doesn’t matter, Sebastian. I care about you too much to see you get dragged into something you can’t fight, something you can’t win.” She straightened, her hazel eyes blazing, her voice trembling as she went on. “You, Anne, Ominis—you’re my family, the only real family I’ve ever had. And I will not be the reason something happens to any of you.”
Sebastian rose halfway out of his seat, his hands gripping the edge of the table. “Evie, you’re not the reason—this isn’t your fault. You don’t have to do this alone—”
"Yes, I do."
Evangeline reached for her bag, her movements sharp and hurried as if she could escape the weight of the conversation by simply leaving. Sebastian’s chest tightened, panic clawing its way up his throat as he watched her gather her things.
“Evie, wait,” he said, his voice rising slightly, desperation bleeding into his tone. “Don’t do this. Don’t just walk away.” He pushed his chair back, standing fully now. “You don’t have to go through this alone. Whatever you think you’re protecting us from, we can handle it—I can handle it.”
Finally, she turned to face him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, her jaw set in determination. “I have to push you away. Don’t you see that? If they think we’re close—if they think there’s even a chance of… of us—they’ll go after you, Sebastian."
“Evie—”
“No,” she interrupted, her voice firmer now, though it wavered at the edges. “Don’t follow me. If someone from the press happens to be watching, it’ll only make things worse. You know it will.”
Sebastian opened his mouth to argue, but the look in her eyes stopped him cold. She wasn’t just scared—she was terrified. Not for herself, but for him, and for the people they both cared about.
And then she turned and walked out, her steps quick and deliberate, the bell above the door chiming as she left.
Everything after she left was a blur. Sebastian stood frozen for what felt like an eternity, the muffled chatter of the café pressing in around him, grating and distant, like static.
His body felt heavy, weighed down by the crushing emptiness she left in her wake. The table in front of him—the spilled tea, the crumpled newspaper—blurred in and out of focus as he fought to steady his breathing. He wanted to chase after her, to force her to listen, to make her see. But she was gone, and his legs felt like lead.
Finally, his muscles moved on their own, his hands grabbing his cloak and slinging it over his shoulders in a daze. He muttered an apology to the café staff as they cleared the mess from his table, though his voice sounded hollow, detached, like it wasn’t his own.
By the time he reached the Department of Magical Law, he wasn’t even sure how he got there. All he knew was that he needed Ominis. His best friend had a way of cutting through his chaos, of giving him clarity when everything else felt like it was spiraling out of control. And right now, Sebastian was spiraling faster than he could stop.
He stepped into the corridor outside Ominis’s office, his hand tightening into a fist as he raised it to knock. His thoughts raced, tumbling over each other in an endless loop. Evangeline’s words echoed in his mind, her voice breaking, her eyes shining with unshed tears as she told him he had to stay away.
"Sebastian?"
Ominis’s voice broke through the fog like a splash of cold water, calm and steady yet edged with curiosity. Sebastian blinked, his fist still hovering inches from the door, and he lifted his gaze to see his friend standing just inside the doorway.
The blonde stepped aside, gesturing for him to come in. “Come in before you draw attention to yourself.
Sebastian stepped into the office, his movements stiff and robotic as Ominis closed the door behind him. He didn’t bother sitting, instead pacing the small room like a caged animal.
“She’s convinced she has to do this alone—push me away—because she thinks the bloody Muldoons will come after me if she doesn’t fall in line. I know she’s scared, and I know she’s trying to protect me, but it’s—”
Ominis pushed himself off the desk with an exasperated sigh, his expression carefully neutral but his movements deliberate. Sebastian had always secretly both hated and appreciated the fact that Ominis was taller than him. It gave him the ability to look down at Sebastian with that withering, no-nonsense expression that could make him feel about two feet tall. And sure enough, Ominis was doing it now, his blank, unseeing eyes somehow more piercing than sighted ones could ever be.
“Sit,” Ominis said firmly, pointing toward the chair by his desk.
Sebastian opened his mouth to protest, but Ominis raised a hand to silence him, his voice calm but brooking no argument. “Don’t make me repeat myself, Sebastian. You’re pacing like a feral Hippogriff and working yourself into a frenzy. Sit. Down.”
Sebastian hesitated, his jaw tightening, but he finally slumped into the chair with a frustrated huff. “Happy?” he muttered, his arms crossing over his chest like a scolded child.
“No, but it’s a start,” Ominis replied dryly, taking a step closer and leaning against the edge of his desk. His arms folded across his chest as he tilted his head slightly, regarding Sebastian with the kind of patient authority that made him want to squirm.
For a long moment, Ominis said nothing, letting the silence stretch between them until the tension in the room became almost unbearable. Finally, he spoke, his tone softer now but laced with a quiet seriousness.
“I can’t blame her,” he said simply.
Sebastian’s head snapped up, his eyes narrowing. “What do you mean you can’t blame her? You’re supposed to be on my side, Ominis!”
“I am on your side,” Ominis replied evenly. “But that doesn’t mean I can’t see where she’s coming from. You’re asking her to stand up against a family like the Muldoons without considering the consequences—”
“I have considered the consequences,” Sebastian interrupted, his voice rising.
“—for her,” Ominis finished, his voice cutting through Sebastian’s like a blade. “And for you. And for everyone else she cares about.”
Sebastian opened his mouth to argue, but Ominis shook his head, stopping him.
“You don’t understand what it’s like, Sebastian. But I do,” Ominis said, his voice quiet but firm. “Do you remember what my father threatened to do if I courted Anne?”
Sebastian froze, the words hitting him like a physical blow. He remembered. Of course, he remembered.
“He said he’d disown me,” Ominis continued, his voice steady despite the tension in his posture. “Cut me off entirely. Ensure Anne never received another day of care at St. Mungo’s. All because he couldn’t stand the thought of his son courting someone ‘beneath’ him.”
Ominis’s hands tightened into fists. “That’s the kind of power these families wield, Sebastian. They don’t just ruin lives—they destroy them. Evangeline stepped in before my father could ruin Anne and I, but I’ve seen firsthand what these people are capable of. And she knows it too.”
Sebastian slumped back in his chair, running a hand through his hair as he exhaled sharply. “So what do I do?” he asked quietly, his voice raw.
Ominis tilted his head slightly, the corners of his mouth curving into a faint, knowing smile. “You’re forgetting something important, Sebastian,” he said, his tone turning wry, though his words carried a quiet conviction. “Evangeline, for all her strengths, is remarkably predictable when it comes to you.”
Sebastian blinked, caught off guard by the statement. “What are you talking about?”
Ominis’s smile grew slightly as he leaned back against his desk, his cane resting casually across his lap. “Do you really think she’ll be able to stay away from you forever?
Sebastian frowned, his arms crossing over his chest as Ominis’s words sank in. “She seemed pretty determined back at the café,” he muttered, the memory of her walking away cutting through him like a knife.
Ominis let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head. “Determined, yes. But she’s not built for this kind of thing. She can handle danger, she can handle a fight—but the slow, suffocating pressure of pure-blood society? The endless demands to conform, to be the person they want her to be? It’ll drive her mad. And when it does, where do you think she’ll go?”
Sebastian’s breath hitched as the answer formed in his mind unbidden. To me.
Ominis nodded as though he could see the realization on Sebastian’s face. “Exactly. She won’t be able to do this alone. She knows it, even if she won’t admit it. Sure, she can give you the cold shoulder for a few days, maybe even weeks. But let’s be honest, Sebastian: Evangeline doesn’t know how to function without you.”
The words stirred something in Sebastian, a flicker of hope mingled with the frustration still simmering in his chest. “And what am I supposed to do in the meantime?” he asked, his voice quieter now. “Just sit back and wait for her to fall apart?”
“No,” Ominis replied, his voice firm. “You don’t wait for her to fall apart—you give her the space to figure things out. And trust me, Sebastian, she'll come back. Evangeline can’t stay away from you any more than you can stay away from her.”
Sebastian gave a short, humorless laugh, running a hand through his hair. “She has a funny way of showing it.”
Ominis smirked faintly, his head tilting. “She’s stubborn. You’ve always liked that about her.”
Sebastian let out a frustrated sigh but didn’t argue. He hated to admit it, but once again, Ominis was almost definitely right.
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kabrumithrun · 9 months ago
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Fic: Haven't You Heard the Word of Your Body?
https://ift.tt/ALgYaoF by falsemilkbun As inconvenient as it is for the son of a noble house, some elves have bodies that do the matchmaking for them. That's what's said, anyway. --- Or: Mithrun goes into heat during the week he and Kabru have to spend stuck in the dungeon. Words: 6927, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Fandoms: ダンジョン飯 | Dungeon Meshi | Delicious in Dungeon Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Kabru (Dungeon Meshi), Mithrun (Dungeon Meshi) Relationships: Kabru/Mithrun (Dungeon Meshi) Additional Tags: Non-Traditional Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Mpreg, I mean possibly., Uke Mithrun not because I disrespect him but because I want to write him getting spoiled., Size Kink, Size Difference, All the attendant agency/consent concerns that go with ABO and also Mithrun, They're fun to play with your honor. https://ift.tt/ALgYaoF
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perception-sets-it-fair · 2 years ago
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Stucky Fics
Weirdly enough it took not watching Marvel anymore to get into these boys.
One or both is in the Avengers
The Best Way to Wake - LeeHan Bucky was in the ice and was found a year after Steve. Steve is determined to make Bucky’s experience better than his was.
Head Over Heels- Chiyume Bucky (re)learns things about himself when taking dance class with Natasha 
My Albatross Always With Me -LolitaBlue Bucky Barnes joins the Avengers team as a weapons developer. Steve has an attitude about it. 
Rhapsody in Pink- 1918 After chemical castration from Hydra, Bucky’s libido is causing some hallucinations.
Like A Good Little Soldier Girl_Back_There, xPixelx Bucky gets brought on as a sniper to the avengers team. Steve has a lot of feelings about it.  
Pour the Guinness buckybarnesdeservestobehappy (hutchabelle), lyn7 Modern Bucky meets Steve at a bar and does not realize who he is. 
Sorry, Not Sorry Art_By_DrowningByDegrees, SoftObsidian74 Vet Bucky really resents Cap. And thinks he’s hot.
Through a dark night, without a sunrise, love will tell us where to go LunaCanisLupus_22 Bucky can’t remember being the winter soldier but that doesn’t stop him from being wayyyy interested in Steve. 
Retired Avenger(s)
Song of the Rolling Earth - the1918 Steve is living a quiet life on the farm when he saves a young man who got hit by a car. 
if you're looking for jesus (then get on your knees) - voxofthevoid  former captain gone rogue meets agent Bucky 
ABO fics
Love Me Tender Like What Keeps You Well thiccbuckybarnes Retired Widow captain Steve Rogers and young omega Bucky. Jane Austen vibes.
Wanna Feel the Heat With Somebody- 2bestfriends  Omega Bucky finally takes a risk and gets a new job. Too bad his boss is way hot. 
On the cover of Alpha's Health -Jerana photosheet, omega captain america Steve
Heart of Fools- Claudia_flies alpha captain america, hired omega Bucky
Mistletoe Season- lordeofstucky  Christmas fic, Captain/alpha steve
The Omega Protection Act - Imagineitdear omega rights, omega Bucky, past non-con
The Way I Feel For You -Becassine  avengers fake dating with omega Bucky.
Lullaby for Futures Lost - Oh_i_swear ex-special forces nanny Bucky taking care of omega Steve’s baby while he does his avengers stuff.
(Not A) One Night Romance Girl_Back_There, Oh_i_swear Dad Steve and younger omega Bucky. His kids don’t exactly approve
A Year and a Day Julie_dAubigny (burningbrightly) mistreated omega Bucky with a mysterious past rescued by Steve. Medieval ABO. 
Dad/Single parent fic 
you will always be my favorite form of loving thiccbuckybarnes dad steve, college student bucky
On The Back Of A Raindrop - musette22  dad steve, gardener bucky
I wanna be yours-prettylittlehead22 dad bucky, art teacher steve
Songbird-chicklette washed up star Bucky, art student Steve
(Not A) One Night Romance Girl_Back_There, Oh_i_swear Dad Steve and younger man Bucky. His kids don’t exactly approve
Prince Charming - Brenda Tattoo artist Bucky is a bit of a matchmaker and loves the ladies. Then he meets Steve.
Home Is Wherever I'm With You by cydonic Bucky moves next door to flip a house. Cue adorable dad Steve next door.  
Veteran/military
All About Sarge - Izulkowa, myfailsafe ptsd processing featuring adorable dog.
A Higher Epsilon- deadto27 veteran/dogwalker Bucky, meet-cute  
Can't Keep My Hands to Myself - AHM1121, MissyRivers Bucky is a tattoo artist/yoga instructor. Steve needs a way to wind down.
Prince Charming - Brenda Tattoo artist Bucky is a bit of a matchmaker and loves the ladies. Then he meets Steve. 
Sorry, Not Sorry Art_By_DrowningByDegrees, SoftObsidian74 Vet Bucky really resents Cap. And thinks he’s hot.
Human Au- College
Learn Me Hard Oh, Learn Me Right -AHM1121  math tutor Bucky
On Thin Ice-fandomfluffandfuck. Friends with benefits college hockey au. (feat. daddy Bucky)
Alkynes of Trouble by yammz Nerd Bucky, Jock Steve, lab partners.
Human Au- Sex work
E is for Escort VenusDoom3 escort Bucky hired by Tony for Steve. 
Whiskey & webcams by fallenangel69 Bucky does camwork and roommate Steve gets very curious. (gay Bucky, Steve discovering his sexuality)
General human au
The Big Board buckybarnesdeservestobehappy (hutchabelle) Bucky Barnes, senior news anchor at SHIELD and stat guy Steve.
I was alone, I took a ride (I didn't know what I would find there) unremarkable Shelter 2007 au artist Steve
A Very Specific Type- yammz Bucky has a type and silver fox Steve fits it.
Then a small thing happened by beaarthurpendragon- Bucky’s combat photographer career ends with an accident. He goes to a lake house next door to Steve’s mom. (Grief,astronaut Steve, Christmas)
chemistry-deadto27 Bucky has a disappointing one night stand with Steve but keeps running into him. Yoga instructor Bucky, Photographer Steve, Bucky making rom-com level bad decisions.
Put It on Repeat, It Stays the Same by giselleslash The boys get snowed in and realize that fwb is not working for them. 
Give me a pen, I'll write you a story orphan_account Bucky gets to meet his author idol. A huge misunderstanding starts them off on the wrong foot. Bdsm with sub Bucky. 
The House on Winter Lane ClandestineMira (LoquaciousJargon), Duchess_On_Fire Former MIT student Bucky after a car accident lead to losing his parents and his arm. Works for construction company and starts hooking up with silver fox Steve, who is building the house that was Peggy’s dream. FWB/angst/grief.
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falsemilkbun · 9 months ago
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Haven't You Heard the Word of Your Body? (preview)
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As inconvenient as it is for the son of a noble house, some elves have bodies that do the matchmaking for them. That's what's said, anyway.
Or: I saw that ABO shitpost and decided it needed to exist. I'm awaiting my AO3 invite, so you get a taste here for now. This is unedited. More notes after the taste, under the cut.
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This kept happening. They would encounter a monster, a fight would ensue, and the captain would deplete his mana stores because, as Kabru was learning through experience, he was no good at judging his own limits. He would march past the point of exhaustion. He would forget - or, worse, refuse - food and water. He was an absolute pain to put down to sleep. All these things had become Kabru’s responsibility, at least for the week it took Captain Mithrun’s team to reach them down in the depths of the dungeon.
It was getting worse, too. He grew weaker every time, and the periods during which he could be considered recovered got shorter and shorter. On that day, it had already happened twice when Kabru found himself ducking under Mithrun’s swooning body to catch him. Elves were lightweight, which was a blessing of a kind, but he was dead weight this time. His arms had lost the strength, or maybe the coordination, or even both, to grip anything. He couldn’t be slung over Kabru’s back, he had to be carried folded up against his chest like a little child. The most the Canaries’ captain could manage was to curl his body inward, pressing his pained face against Kabru’s chestplate.
This was more serious than mana exhaustion. He was sick, and Kabru had even less experience in nursing than he had in cooking.
The sweat crystalizing to his hair and the way his breath turned bright, solid white were visible signals but Kabru could feel the fever burning through the body in his arms. How long had he been sick? Was it the cold, or had he been unwell for days and never realized or said anything?
No matter. In the present moment, Kabru needed solutions to problems and not answers to questions, and the solution to their main problem would be finding a place to rest.
It didn’t take long to find one. He must have really wanted it.
Even if Mithrun had warned him not to want for too much, how could he be expected to stop? He had needs, and unlike Mithrun his mind and his heart registered them.
The shelter that the dungeon provided for them was too perfect. The rough wooden door was ajar, even, and he didn’t even have to set Mithrun down to toe it open and step inside. It as a lot like a sparse, one-room home, though the exterior consisted of little more than a shingled outcropping from the dungeon wall that shielded a pile of firewood from the ever-falling snow.
There was a bed, a narrow one dressed sparingly in a sheet over straw bedding, and he rolled Mithrun on to this. The elf immediately curled in on himself as if in pain, and Kabru asked his forgiveness to get water and light a lamp so that he could start treating him. 
Water was easy. The dungeon had provided it in the form of a basin on the floor that filled endlessly from the stone mouth of a spigot in the wall in the shape of a lion’s head. It was clear and cool and Kabru used it to soak the spare articles of clothes he could spare from his pack. He wasn’t thinking about fever so much as heatstroke when he did this, but he was forced by necessity to assume that the conditions were similar enough that he might as well try. He left the soaked rags draping over the edge of the basin and used a stout sprig of straw from the bed and the fire starter in his pack to light the  lamps on the walls.
Mithrun was watching him now, he discovered. His face was in full red flush and his eye was wide.
“It’s all right,” Kabru said, out of habit. He couldn’t be sure Mithrun knew or cared he was in danger. He stooped by the bed and pushed on Mithrun’s shoulder to turn him over onto his back. There was no resistance. “I have to remove some of your clothes to treat you. Is that all right?”
No response. Mithrun’s eye had closed again, and he seemed most focused on drawing and expelling breath and enduring whatever pain was subtly contorting his face. He did experience discomfort, Kabru had observed, just not any immediate motivation to resolve it.
“Captain?” He had to try again.
Nothing. No acknowledgement but a gasp that shuddered through him and dramatically raised his slight chest. Sometimes, having been raised with elves, Kabru could forget how small they were, how frail they looked. What he’d mistaken for uncharacteristic toughness on Mithrun’s part had been a lack of care for his own wellbeing, after all. Elves weren’t hardy, the danger to him was very real.
Well. If it turned out that losing his clothes was the one thing he could still care about, then he could be angry about it later.
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Notes & whatnot: So this is a purely self indulgent exercise for me. I work a full time, skilled, actual grown up job and am in the process of editing a Real Actual Book, so I have to stringently ration how much time I spend essentially goofing off/jorking it. This is a pressure release for me, so it's definitely going to be Very Stupid and probably be Very Infrequently Updated. Unless I am visited by an intense plague of visions that makes it possible to yack up thousands of extra words in a day - which does happen! - you might not see a lot of this at a time.
I know Tumblr is fucking weird about (queer, weird, genderfucky) cornography, so eventually this will be on AO3 and I'll just post links to this blog. My invite might arrive in a week. I think? Whatever. If you're having fun, let me know. If you're not, go do something fun!
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snarryauctoberfest · 8 months ago
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AUctoberfest: Day 13
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Title: (Not Quite) As You Wish
Creator: ???
Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Prompt: 2024-124: After Nagini's bite, due to some unresolved life debt stuff, Severus becomes Harry's Genie in a Bottle… And he desperately wants to make Potter's life as difficult as he can - until he hears what Harry actually wishes for.
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Word Count: 6.5k
Warnings/Tags: No Archive Warnings Apply, Alternate Universe - Creatures & Monsters, But not monsters, no monsters here, Snark, lots of snark, and awkwardness plenty of that too, Wishes, or are there?, Post-Second Wizarding War with Voldemort (Harry Potter), Manipulative Albus Dumbledore, Romantic Fluff
Summary: It’s post-war, and Harry is still hearing voices. A voice. One, very specific voice. A voice that wants something of him. And it’s the one thing he doesn’t do.
💚❤️ Read on AO3 💚❤️
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Title: Lively Days at Potter House by khaleesisophie - a Podfic
Creator: ???
Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Prompt: N/a
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 2:12:47
Warnings/Tags: No Archive Warnings Apply, Emma AU, Jane Austen AU, though this is nowhere near the writing of Jane Austen, purely self indulgent, Romance, romantic misunderstandings because Harry is an idiot, Unbetaed we die like men, period appropriate mentions of attending church, but otherwise no real mentions of religion, regency au, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, But VERY mild mentions and is not a big part of the story at allI just put abo there because Jane Austen, deals a lot with social Dynamics and, inequality between men and women, which is hard to do when your characters are fucking gay, PodficPodfic Length: 2-2.5 Hours, Audio Format: MP3Audio Format: M4B
Summary: Podfic of Lively Days at Potter House by khaleesisophie
Harry, who has a misplaced understanding of his own skill in matchmaking, attempts to strike a match for his dear friend, Draco Malfoy. A tale of misunderstanding and romantic misadventures.
Or, the Emma Snarry AU we always needed.
💚❤️ Listen to on AO3 💚❤️
2024 Snarry AUctoberfest Entries || HOS Tumblr || Discord
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underburningstars · 2 years ago
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say you fancy me, not fancy stuff
(abo with modern royalty)
Regulus Black hates his life. No, he’s not being dramatic. He absolutely abhors every second of his life. If he could, he would trade it for reading his favourite books for the very first time. He would read the books and die peacefully. Just thinking about it fills him with heavenly bliss. But unfortunately, he can’t do that. So he’s stuck living his stupid life where he has to go to another matchmaking ball. Again.
inspired by this art by @industrations
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tropetember · 2 years ago
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Enemies / Friends / Strangers To Lovers
Police / Detective / (Super)Hero // Crime / Mafia / (Super)Villain
Hurt/Comfort / Sickfic / Whump
Coffee Shop / Tattoo Parlour / Flower Shop / Other Retail AU
Rockstar / Actor / Model / Famous AU
High School / College / University AU / 80’s Teen Movie AU
Historical (Regency, Ancient Greece/Rome, Prehistory, etc) / Modern / Futuristic AU
Time Travel / Time Loop (eg. Groundhog Day) / Amnesia / Coma
5+1 / 3+1 (Five Times + One Time)
Accidental Confession / In Vino Veritas (Drunk Confession/Drunk Dial)
Business Partners To Friends To Lovers / Competitor Businesses / Office AU
Huddling For Warmth / Sharing A Bed / Touch Starvation
Slice Of Life / Domestic / Found Family
Monstrous (Human/Monster Romance) / Cultural Differences / Language Barrier
Marriage Of Convenience / Arranged Marriage / Matchmaking / Blind Dates
Future Fic / Reunion / Childhood Friends / Friendship Centric
Getting Together / Love Confession / First Kiss / Break Up/Make Up
Body Swap / Psychic Link / Soulmates / Bonding (eg. ABO, Sentinel AU, etc)
Apocalypse / Zombie / Locked In Together / (Natural) Disaster
Science Fiction / Fantasy / Space Opera / Horror
Genderswap / Rule 63 / De-Aging / Age Changes AU
Canon Rewrite / Fix-It / Everybody Lives / Everybody Dies / Major Character Death
Mythology / Supernatural / Fairytale / Wingfic
Accidental Baby Acquisition / (Single) Parent AU / Babysitting
Mutual Pining / Requited/Unrequited Love / Angst With A Happy Ending
Fake Dating / Didn’t Know They Were Dating / Accidental Dating / Accidental Marriage
Repression / Emotional Constipation / Sexuality Crisis (Gay Panic)
Holidays & Celebrations / Proposals / Prom
Fusion / Crossover / Harlequin / Rom-Com (eg: Hogwarts, Pacific Rim, Daemons, Hunger Games, The Princess Bride, Pride & Prejudice, Love Actually, 10 Things I Hate About You, etc)
FREE SPACE
Link to Hard Mode Prompt List
Link to Rules & FAQ
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wangxianficfinder · 2 years ago
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In the mood for...
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1. hi guys hope y’all are well
for the next mood for
is it possible to have some more lesbian wangxian? i’ve read everything in the complication and now im a little obsessed
thank you for everything ❤️‍🔥
Beautiful mess, a colourful wreck  by covalentbonds (Not rated, 12k, wangxian, modern, rule 63, fluff & humor, mild smut, childhood friends, first meetings, evil vending machines)
End Racism in the OTW by Deastar (M, 2k, wangxian, F/F, modern, ABO, non-traditional ABO dynamics, alpha LWJ, omega WWX, fluff, rule 63)
Line of sight by deliciousblizzardshark (T, 8k, wangxian, F/F, pre-relationship, always different sex au, plucky heroines, misogyny, enemies to friends, WWX has ADHD)
you can always find me here by ScarlettStorm (E, 15k, wangxian, F/F, post-canon, getting together, genderswap, cisswap, trans woman LWJ, cis woman WWX, first time, vaginal fingering, oral sex)
A Heart in Ribbons by Alliandra (E, 8k, wangxian, F/F, gender or sex swap, canon divergence, war lord LWJ, darkish LWJ, powercouple wangxian, dub con, finger fucking, cunnilingus)
smoke gets in your eyes by Hi_Hello_smile (T, <1k, wangxian, F/F, modern, chef WWX, WIP)
Pocket Too Deep for Play by bigamma (E, 57k, Female WangXian, Modern AU, College/University, Vibrators, Easter Eggs, Sex Toys, Autistic LWJ, Female WWX, Female LWJ, WWX Has ADHD, Lacrosse, Christian Themes, Sports Medicine, YZY’s A+ Parenting, Angst and Fluff and Smut, Christian Holidays, Easter Egg Hunt, Implied/Referenced Homophobia, Bible Quotes (Abrahamic Religions), Cunnilingus)
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2. Hello, I am looking for fics about Lan Zhan being an overprotective father to Lan Sizhui, thank you. @majhe2026
❤️ A Civil Combpaign by Ariaste (M, 12k, zhuiling, wangxian, arranged marriage, combs, courting, awkward teenagers, teenage drama, humor, feelings, fluff, Mojo’s post)
Work in Tandem by MimiSpearmint (E, 23k, wangxian, LWJ & LSZ, modern cultivation, single parent LWJ, swordflight instructor WWX, fluff, protective LWJ, getting together, smut)
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3. Hey mods! Are there any fics where LWJ is hurtful towards WWX to protect him (like staying with him is dangerous and so LWJ acts all horrible so that WWX leaves) and then later he has to work to reconcile etc.?
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4. Hello!!
So I'm in the mood for Wei Ying homeless & found fics!! Like Wei Ying has been missing & found years later, or sometime later homeless and brought home. If there is intense trauma even better 🥹 I'm not really sure what to add.
Or even Wei Ying missing & found.
Full of secrets waiting to be revealed!! @spicyramen10969​
(Un)forgettable by Edens_Cat, VividestListi (E, 67k, wangxian, modern, kid fic, misunderstandings, angst w happy ending, teacher WWX, juniors as WWX protection squad, amnesia, protective WQ, protective LSZ, matchmaker LJY, single parent WWX, smut) dont think he's homeless in any of these but wwx has been missing and gets found again in all of them
End Racism on the OTW || Yesterday Once More by Sweetlittlevampire (T, 22k, wangxian, modern, reality show au, Long Lost Family au, adoption, family reunions, lost love, getting back together, family feels, angst w happy ending)
Running Home to Me by songsofthespring (T, 34k, wangxian, Anastasia fusion, royalty au, angst w happy ending, hurt/comfort, temporary amnesia, medical inaccuraties, JYL & LWJ friendship, everyone lives au)
Where You Fell by Sweet_William (E, 303k, wangxian, 3zun, NHS/JC, JYL/JZX, modern, coffee shop au, angst w happy ending, homeless au, pining, getting together, slow burn, implied/referenced child abuse, suicidal thoughts, self-esteem issues, autistic character, WWX has ADHD, panic attacks, hurt/comfort, implied/referenced sex work, implied/referenced substance abuse)
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5. Hello! I'm in a mood to know what everyone is reading right now!
The Fifth Type of Non-Contact Force by Caixx (Not Rated, 83k, WangXian, Modern AU, High School, Slice of Life, Slow Burn, Fluff and Humor, Actually Somewhat Canon, Mutual Pining, Horny Teenagers, Angst with a Happy Ending, Non-Graphic Smut) Such a fun question! I'm rereading this fic, it's one of my fave teen wangxian fics
Caffeine, Small Talk by mistergoblin (E, 144k, WangXian, Modern AU, Friends With Benefits, Enemies to Lovers, or more accurately: frenemies to fuckbuddies to lovers, Angst and Fluff and Smut, touch-starved lwj, Slow Burn, high levels of sexual tension, Misunderstandings, Getting to Know Each Other, Switching, Bottom LWJ, bottom WWX, slight D/s, Happy Ending, side yanqing, lwj's patented horny grip, Sub LWJ) I just found this one and I'm hooked
Going on charmingly by scribbet (T, 21k, WangXian, Teenage LWJ, Cloud Recesses Shenanigans, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, WWX is BSSR's Disciple, Genius WWX, Petty LWJ, Meddling LXC, Canon Divergence)
Mew Dao Zu Shi by DizziDreams (T, 28k, WangXian, Tokyo Mew Mew AU, High School, Minor Violence, knowledge of Tokyo Mew Mew not required) been keeping a close eye on this Tokyo Mew Mew AU
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6. for the next iitmf, I was wondering if any of our lovely readers wanted to rec a fic that they recently came across that is new and they think is worth a read ? I took a hiatus from all things fandom and now there are a ton of new fics and I don't know where to start! when I say new, I mean in the last 2-3 months. thanks everyone! I love this blog ! ❤️
The Scarlet Lotus  by rainbowninja167 (M, 137k, WangXian, Marriage of Convenience,  Secret Identity, Fix-It, Angst with a Happy Ending, It Gets Worse Before  It Gets Better, Canon-Typical Violence, canon-typical war crimes,  Yunmeng Bros, the mortifying ordeal of getting seduced by your own  husband, nonlinear chronology we die like cql, just kidding nobody dies  in this fic, Slow Burn, Mutual Pining, Miscommunication) these two are my face recent fics that I think deserve waayyyy more attention!
Mad about the Boy by TriviasFolly (M, 62k, wangxian, 1950s America au, greaser WWX, historical smoking, historical viewpoints, angst, internal struggle, pre-relationship, historical homophobia, sexual awakenings, sexual exploration, self-discorvery journey, self-love journey, gay academia, teenage dramatics)
here's a few I adored that I recently read! Troubled Heart, Cooking With Love. by serenare (T, 10k, WangXian, Modern: No Powers, Light Angst, POV LWJ, Internal Conflict, Intern WWX, Strangers to Lovers, LWJ Loves Cooking, Cooking, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Anxiety, Ambiguous/Open Ending)
The Housewife's Guide to Causing Chaos by dvasva (T, 99k, WIP, WangXian, Canon-Typical Violence, Functionally Trans Character, Mild Sexual Content, Domestic Fluff, Love Confessions, Transphobia, Grief/Mourning, Body Dysphoria, Fake Marriage, Canonical Character Death, Misunderstandings, Doting LWJ, Canon Divergence, Arranged Marriage, Misgendering, Mild Angst, Assumptions, Comedic Elements, non-sexual nudity, Discussion of Various Bodily Functions, 4 years of mourning instead of 13, POV Multiple, Corporal Punishment, Trans WWX, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, pregnancy mention)
Silenced With A Kiss by NinjaKK (E, 88k, WIP, WangXian, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, Flirting, Teen Romance, Cloud Recesses Shenanigans, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Soft WangXian, WWX in WWX's Body, Secret Relationship, Falling In Love, First Kiss, First Dates, Inventor WWX, Genius WWX, Canon Divergence, Protective LWJ, Protective WWX, Ripple Effect, First Time, Fluff and Smut, Optional Smut, Supportive LWJ, BAMF WWX, Inappropriate Use of Gūsū Lán Forehead Ribbon, Has an Angry LWJ Kink)
Truth Will Out (when caught on video) - End_OTW_Racism!  by KizuKatana (E, 82k, wangxian, WN & WWX & WQ, graphic   depictions of violence, modern cultivation, canon divergence, YZY abuses  WWX , caught on camera, partial core removal, WWX kicked out of Jiang sect, livestreamer WWX, meet ugly, dual cultivation, smut, no war, WIP) I’ll take any and every opportunity to rec  - currently my absolutely favorite fic
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7. Hello! Once again thank you for everything you do. 
For the next in the mood for i'd like to request everybodies favourite getting together fics from Lwj's perspective. I just need more of him pining for Wwx. (But if you have other good Lwj POV fics i'd love if you could recommend them too)
Thank you in advance!!
like blue flame over my fingertips by tangerinechar (T, 37k, wangxian, modern, college/university au, pining, 5+1 things, food as a metaphor for love)
Window Shopping by thunderwear (E, 18k, WangXian, quarantine fic, Single Dad WWX, Getting Together, Long-Distance Relationship, kind of??, Mutual Pining, Fluff, lots of fluff, almost no angst, Happy Ending, First Time, Phone Sex, background 3zun, switching POV, Domestic Fluff, no like a shitton of domestic fluff, some smut)
fell by you by Vrishchika (E, 44k, Dragon LWJ, Fantasy, Explicit Smut in Last Chapter, Pining, POV LWJ, Canon Divergence, Immortals, Deities, Canon-Typical Violence, Dragon WWX, Angst with a Happy Ending)
leave all your love and your longing behind by ScarlettStorm (E, 143k, WangXian, Modern AU, no magic, Meet-Ugly, Panic Attacks, autistic lwj, neurodivergent wwx, the neighborhood asshole dog, if you’ve met one then you know, Hurt/Comfort, Pining, Minor Angst, major shenanigans, Happy Ending, for everyone including the asshole dog, Eventual Smut, switch rights, Sex Toys, horny yearning, Masturbation)
Child's Play by flowercity (FaoriE) (T, 14k, WangXian, Modern AU, Mutual Pining, Family, Kid Fic, Fluff, Love at First Sight, Light Angst, Brief Hospitalization, Seizures, Alcohol, But no one gets drunk, Making Out, Single Dad WWX)
You'll be my by cupofwater (G, 2k, WangXian, First Meetings, Meet-Cute, Modern AU, Weddings, Fluff, Illustrated)
Admonishment by bookwyrmling (T, 6k, wangxian, canon divergence, fix-it of sorts, teacher LQR, student WWX, LQR pov, gusu lan sect positive, cloud recesses study arc, burial mounds settlement days, golden core reveal)
Keep Track of Losing Days by giraffeter (T, 74k, WangXian, NieLan, Modern AU, Case Fic, Police, Missing Persons, Mystery, Getting Together, Flashbacks, Rooftop Conversations, Detective LWJ, antifa WWX, team give LWJ friends, Angst with a Happy Ending, Sharing a Bed, First Kiss, First Meetings, Seattle, Mutual Pining, nonfatal car accident, mafia wens, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Friends to Lovers, Guns) 
I know what my heart wants  by yakuso5u (Not Rated, 28k, WangXian, Modern AU, Single Father LWJ,   Fluff, Mutual Pining, Getting Together, Accidental Child Acquisition, Domestic, Slice of Life, Christmas references)
The Second Jade of Lan's late but incendiary sexual awakening by KizuKatana (E, 41k, wangxian, modern, college au, genius WWX, competency kink, caretaking kink, canon wangxian dynamics, first time)
(not) puppy love by tiramisus (M, 3k, wangxian, modern, WWX owns an animal shelter, affection starved LWJ, LWJ’s tragic childhood, meet-cute, love at first sight)
some things go forward by everythingispoetry (T, 73k, WangXian, Modern AU, Hospitals, Teenage Drama, Slow Burn, Hurt/Comfort, Fluff, Happy Ending)
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8. Hello! For the next ITMF, I’m looking for fluffy fics with no misunderstanding and no oblivious WWX. Just falling in love, getting together, actual communication
i prefer canon but i'm down for modern as well :)
Question for 8: are they looking for canon or modern or both/any?
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9. Hii , thank you for all the hardwork. I really appreciate it and I am back with another request. Can you please recommend me fics where it's wangxian being in love but from outsider pov. Thank you so much @sineofu​
hey I just met you, and this is crazy by KeriArentikai (E, 9k, wangxian, modern, outsider pov, woke up married, married in vegas, with a twist, getting together, love at first sight, unrealistic sex)
Wait, What? by MarbleGlove (G, 1k, wangxian, time travel, outsider pov)
Always the right way round by so_shhy (G, 3k, wangxian, modern, office party, LWJ loves rabbits, good brother LXC, fluff, excellent boyfriend WWX, outsider POV)
The Misunderstanding by kisahawklin (T, 9k, wangxian, LXC & LWJ, WQ & WWX & WN, WWX & LSZ, modern, misunderstandings, outsider pov)
Everything's growing in our garden by like_a_bird_that_flew (T, 3k, wangxian, LXC & LWJ, modern, coming out, supportive LXC, family feels, established relationship, remrefenced fear of homophobia & rejection, fluff, angst w happy ending, humor)
looking through a window by glitteringmoonlight (T, 5k, wangxian, modern, college/universtity au, outsider pov, fluff, humor)
oh brother by lanzhans_rbf (G, 5k, LXC & LWJ, wangxian, modern, outsider pov, twin jades of lan dynamics, twin jades of lan feels)
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10. *cupped hands* do you of /any/ fics where jin ling gets his dajiu's gift? bonus if it comes into play as it grows up? 🥺🥺 please i can't believe the only fic i know like this is my leaves reach ever for the sun 🙏🙏🙏🙏
a symbol to remind you that there's more to see by paperminds (T, 9k, JL & WWX, JC & WWX, JL & JC, post-canon, canon typical violence, hurt/comfort, angst w happy ending, JC & WWX reconciliation)
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11. Askjhgahgahab I love your blog!!!! 
Have you heard of the fic called A Price to Pay by Wangxianist? In that one, a lot of WWX’s angst was caused by LWJ. I’m looking for fics where the same is the case. Where he’s angsty not because of the Jiangs or the SSC or anything else. But because of LWJ. But also not CQL post canon fics where the WWX is pining because LWJ left him on the roadside. 
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12. For the next itmf,  can you recommend some dark lwj fics where he is older than wwx. The time period doesn't matter. Thank you for your hard work!💞💞
A Matter of Time by mrcformoso (M, 40k, wangxian, time travel fix-it, graphic depictions of violence, underage, LWJ pov, JC pov, dark LWJ, manipulation, grooming, teen body adult mind for LWJ, happy ending for wangxian, problematic consensual underage sex, blood & violence, insane LWJ, manic LWJ) i would recommend 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 by mrcformoso, i think it fits ♡︎
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13. Hi!! I'm going crazy searching for Wen Yuan fics, especially something where he or the Lans discover his identity before WWX resurrection. I'm craving for angst. Thank you!! @niquels-mind​
no new age Series by everythingispoetry (M/T, 145k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Permanent Injury, Recovery, Disability, Parenthood, Character Study, Thirteen Years of WWX’s Death, Families of Choice) part 2 in this series is focused on pretty much exactly that!
the blurriness of being alive by RedLipped (T, 18k, wangxian, canon divergence, grief/mourning, burial mounds, angst w happy ending, hurt/comfort, LWJ is a good dad, inquiry, character study) lwj tells him before wwx resurrection but lsz doesn’t handle it very well at first
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14. any fics where wwx has a dependable parental figure? preferably not jfm? examples that come to mind are jyl in the teapot plot, and lqr in ssj. i would absolutely adore more stories like this, in whichever way the parenthood comes into play ❤
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15. it's been a while since i saw this request so please some inventor/genius/talented-artist wwx? love that guy :')
💖 Pentimento. by orange_crushed (E, 73k, wangxian, modern, college/university au, art conservation, museums, pining, not actually unrequited love, angst w/ happy ending, misunderstandings, smut, major character injury, hospitalization, hurt/comfort, past incarceration, forgery)
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16. ITMF WWX debating with Lan Qiren? LQR could be kind or cruel, I just would love to read some fics where the two debate philosophy, practice, history, academia, etc.
Seasons of Falling Flowers by merakily (G, 40k, wangxian, LQR & WWX, LQR & LWJ, post-canon, character study, introspection, in-laws, emotional baggage, family bonding, protective LWJ, good parent LQR, LQR has feelings, LQR & WWX become friends)
💖 Minding series by WithBroomBefore (G, 85k, wangxian, canon divergence, what if WWX got therapy and recovery post-sunshot, trans LWJ) Part 2 of this series has some debating
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17. Itmf: wwx dies a child birth or after having the baby, can be temporary character death.
The time we’ve lost by Anye (T, 54k, wangxian, LSZ & WWX, LSZ & LJY, modern, ABO, everyone is alive but they don’t know that, eventual happy ending, slow build, twins, misunderstandings) this one is wild bc lwj thinks wwx died in childbirth but he didn’t and has been raising lsz in America the whole time
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Hi darling!
I have a little question. The first two abo fic I ever read had heat houses and after those I've never read about heat houses again. Did I read the two most wired fics? Or is this a common topic? Well anyway do you know any heat house fics?
Okay bye!!
Xx.
Hi, anon! So I do know some fics like that, but I think it was just a coincidence you happened to read fics like that first! There really aren't tons of them out there that I can think of.
a body wishes to be held & held by @turnyourankle
Harry wants to return the favour after Louis helps him out with his heat.
Consequences of Public Breeding by @jaerie
Public breeding is not only legal, but accepted in many regions of the world. Harry did everything he was supposed to do until his heat hotel had to be evacuated and left him vulnerable in a parking lot. Now helpless in his situation as he waits the pregnancy out with the help of social media. He just wanted to raise awareness about public breeding. He never thought it would lead him to an alpha who cared.
Don't Play With Matches by neptune rising / @thelesserneptune
Niall is tired. Mainly, he is tired because of three facts: 1. his best friend and his boss reject the reality of their incredible compatibility and mutual attraction 2. none of his friends believe him when he states he is the best matchmaker around and a love connoisseur 3. God herself gave him two strangers to make a glorious relationship, yet hinders every attempt of his to make them meet. There's only so much headache a single man can endure, but when his pride and his friend's future babies are on the line, Niall will go over and beyond to make love happen.
Or: Niall sees love everywhere - much to the despair of his friends, old and new (who he tends to treat as his own life-sized game of sims). It leads to complications.
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eo-bensler-ao3feed · 1 year ago
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Soulmate Bond
read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/Q9fglHv by huangandwu Alpha/Beta/Omega are known secondary genders and Sentinel/Ordinary/Guide are known genetic identities. Both are acknowledged and protected by law. Nick Amaro is an unbonded Alpha Sentinel who needs to find his Guide if he wants to keep his job as a detective for SVU as unbonded Sentinels in their 30s experience unstable heightened senses and keep zoning out. He enlists the help of some reliable people, including his uncle - Rey Curtis - in Chicago and his Apex, Detective Elliot Stabler. Words: 5611, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 1 of SVU x One Chicago ABO Sentinel/Guide AU Fandoms: Law & Order: SVU, Chicago PD (TV), Law & Order Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M Characters: Nick Amaro, Olivia Benson, Elliot Stabler, Rey Curtis, Hank Voight, Antonio Dawson, Special Victims Unit Officers (L&O: SVU), Intelligence Unit Officers (Chicago PD), Rafael Barba Relationships: Nick Amaro/Rafael Barba, Olivia Benson/Elliot Stabler, Antonio Dawson/Hank Voight Additional Tags: Pre Nick Amaro/Rafael Barba, Established Olivia Benson/Elliot Stabler, Established Antonio Dawson/Hank Voight, Non-Traditional Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alternate Universe - Sentinels and Guides Are Known, Alternate Universe - Soulmates, Alpha Sentinel Nick Amaro, Alpha Sentinel Elliot Stabler, Alpha Guide Olivia Benson, Alpha Sentinel Rey Curtis, Alpha Sentinel Hank Voight, Matchmaking read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/Q9fglHv
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