#grace kelly au

[godsprettiestprincess]

Tbh ideally Lucifer is still a virgin in this scenario. He’s like a 6 y/o who thinks you get pregnant from kissing but also he’s powerful enough to accidentally make that true so him and Sam have a weird (possibly drunk 👀) charged kiss and like a week or 2 later Jack is like (ˊᗜˋ ) hiiii from inside Lucifer’s grace & makes him accidentally break whatever he’s holding

[sotogalmo]

7:17

Why am I doing this to myself???? Fuckin' Greek Gods in EVA. Wtf am I on???

Crack????

Anyways. The idea is Apollo as Misato, due to me linking this(

) with Apollo n stuffs(I bet my ass that he does hate/dislike his father(Zeus). Cuz like. Why wouldn't you? And they do have a very fucked up family so after being mortal and all, finally kinda learning that family isn't supposed to do all of the shit that Zeus did, then yeah. You would hate him or smth — and also, the "disgracing" himself and all could be on how he became mortal again; basically caused Jason's death, and how one of his relationships he drowned someone)The "he" could be Hyacinthus. But eh- who knows

I'm sorry for doing this humans. I just. It kept on playing in my head that I just. Wanted to share it

[spnmoosejerk]

Elvis & her man Diego

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@/simph0bic

[gildedoak]

Saw the exquisite overlord!Husk AU by @celestialalpacaron and caught an art bug BAAAAAAD. Next thing I knew, I was suddenly filling my Pinterest reference boards with shots of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly whilst listening to Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable."

Image description below the cut!

(Media: Watercolor, metallic watercolor, copic markers, glitter glue, pearl glue)

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The first image is a colored sketch of Husk and Angel Dust from Hazbin Hotel. Husk sits at a card table, slightly hunched forward - threateningly? - with his arms folded on the table, and his wings tucked neatly behind him. He's holding a King of Diamonds card in his right hand. He's wearing a gray pinstriped suit with dark gray lapels, golden cuffs, a gold bowtie, and a jeweled red pin.

Behind him stands a smiling Angel Dust in a metallic golden gown with diamonds encrusting the top of the bodice. He's wearing sheer golden gloves, gold eyeshadow, a pearl-studded bracelet, long diamond earrings, and an eight-layer pearl necklace while holding a golden, opera-length, cigarette holder.

They have matching rings.

The remaining images are close-ups, and the last is the initial sketch.

END IMAGE DESCRIPTION]

[choface]

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[artymcart]

SUPTOBER 23 // DAY 4

NIMBUS

My name is Ja-

"You can't be serious? He's a kid! We can't push the kid into the Empty and let him blow up himself!!"

"Dean-"

"No! End of discussion!"

My name is Jack-

"I need you to drop the deal with Castiel."

"And I should listen to you why?"

"I can help you go back to sleep, I'll make it dark again together with The Darkness and Death. Endless silence, just drop the deal".

My name is Jack Kli-

"You have to be kidding me?! You trick me into the Empty and send the kid? How desperate are you folks?"

"There will be no more God."

"Ohhhh let's see how this goes."

My name is Jack Kline.

It's dark. I'm not afraid. I never was. A sacrifice for the greater good.

"I have no idea how to put him together Mikey, he's literally Everywhere! And we can't put him together without a soul!"

"He'll have a soul, trust me."

"That worked well last time.."

"Gabriel!"

"Yeah yeah, you don't have to use the big brother voice."

My name is Jack Winchester.

My mother is Kelly Kline. My father is Castiel. I have a soul. I want to go back.

Please, let me get back to them.

"Patience kiddo, you're still stuck in the Nimbus. You'll hurt yourself when you rush things."

My name is Jack Winchester.

And I want to go back, NOW.

"NO NO NO! Don't slip away! Jack! DAMNIT! MICHAEL!"

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His landing was hard, broken bones in his body, everything was too loud, the world was dark. He wanted to scream but nothing came out his mouth but the high pitched scream of his true form.

And then he felt light and the world came back to him, warm hands were touching his face, the familiar warmth of Castiels grace filled him. Blue. He blinked, once, twice. His ears were ringing but sound came back and he cried tears and tears of joy to be back and his father hugged him tight.

"Welcome home, son."

ENDVERSE AU Masterpost

[allwaswell16]

A fic rec of One Direction fics in which one or both of the main characters meeting the family plays an important role in the fic as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

- Louis/Harry -

🍍 Darling, so it goes by @disgruntledkittenface

(E, 195k, Grace Kelly au) Harry Styles is a world-famous actor at the height of his career but a personal low point when he meets His Serene Highness Prince Louis of Monaco by chance. He doesn’t think they’ll ever see each other again, but after striking up a correspondence, it turns out they have more in common than he thought. 

🍍 Like a Bullet in the Dark by @vurdoc

(E, 99k, Will and Kate au) Prince Harold Edward Styles Lancaster is second in line to the throne of Great Britain. He is also your average Uni student- or he tries to be, anyway.

🍍 Let Our Hearts Collide by @crinkle-eyed-boo

(M, 76k, While You Were Sleeping au) When Harry, a lonely transit worker, saves the life of the handsome commuter he's been secretly pining for, an innocent mistake results in Liam Payne's family believing that Harry is engaged to their son. In the Paynes, Harry finds the big family he's always longed for...and a love he never saw coming.

🍍 Them Butterflies by momentofclarity / @gaycousinlarry

(E, 68k, falling in love) This is the extraordinarily ordinary AU where Harry falls in love for the first time and Louis learns how to fall in love all over again.

🍍 Brasswood Boys by Tomlinsontoes / @pianolouis

(M, 59k, royal) the one where Harry doesn't realize his boyfriend is a prince until he takes a "royal soulmate" quiz online and has to decide if he wants to pack up his life and try to fit in with royals.

🍍 take my hand (my whole life too) by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings

(E, 43k, royal) a Crazy Rich Asians AU with a royal twist where Harry is a prince, Louis is most definitely not, and there’s a royal wedding to attend.

🍍 The Happiest Season by @sadaveniren

(E, 37k, movie au) “You’re going to spend Christmas - and your birthday - with his homophobic WASP parents? That’s gonna be hell.”

🍍 If I Stay by Rearviewdreamer / @all-these-larrythings

(M, 37k, A Walk in the Clouds au) Harry and Louis agree to a temporary arrangement that Harry can't seem to walk away from no matter how many times he tries.

🍍 I Keep Looking For Magic by @lululawrence

(NR, 36k, Christmas) Harry cannot go home alone when he had promised to bring a significant other again. This leaves him with little choice but to find someone to pretend they are his fiance.

🍍 Find You Home by @kingsofeverything

(E, 35k, fake relationship) When Louis lies to his family and says he’ll bring his new boyfriend home for Christmas, his best friend and roommate Harry agrees to play the part. It’s that, or be left alone over the holidays.

🍍 I Just Want You to Stay by @sadaveniren

(E, 34k, omegaverse) Louis and Harry have been roommates for four years, comfortable in their routine and their relationship. But all of that is about to change.

🍍 From the Start by @allwaswell16

(E, 32k, fake relationship) Louis has no idea that one act of kindness will cause his life to spiral out of control. But that's what happens when his new friend fake proposes to him and a video of it goes viral.

🍍 my kingdom for a kiss (tonight you're on my mind) by @leighbot

(E, 30k, royal) the one where Zayn and Louis make a friendly wager and it goes too far, Harry's a baker with a heart of gold and really great hair, Liam is an overworked PA who just wants to enjoy his holiday and Niall is completely at ease, as always. An accidentally married AU mixed with a splash of modern royalty.

🍍 Turn and face the strange by orphan_account

(E, 26k, royal) the one where Harry is going to be King, Louis can't handle it like he thinks, Zayn is finally happy, Liam's a massive geek and Niall's marrying a princess.

🍍 What Side Of Love Are You On? by @fallinglikethis

(T, 25k, movie au) Ever since Harry finally made the decision to come out to his mother as bisexual, she’s been foisting women on him left and right, determined it’s just a phase. But when she puts out a personal ad to find the perfect partner for her son, things really get complicated. 

🍍 bring out feelings in me i never show by orphan_account

(M, 24k, fake relationship) Louis accidentally hires a felon to be his fake boyfriend for Thanksgiving. Or, the fake boyfriends au no one asked for

- Rare Pairs -

🍍 It's simple and it goes like this by yourlionheartx / @djtommotomlinson

(G, 3k, Zayn/Liam) Liam and Zayn have been fake dating for almost a year to get their parents off their backs. Liam’s a closeted lesbian and Zayn’s a trans woman who is also not out to her parents. It seems like the perfect plan to give them both some peace, until feelings get involved.

🍍 Fine Line by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(G, 1k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) Telling his family was always going to be a big deal, but doing it alone was a sacrifice he could make. He never thought they’d fall about laughing.

[destieltaggedfic]

Canon Divergence - Part 12

I'm sorry, I'm a bad, bad blogger for not posting yesterday, but in my defence I had a hangover.

Til Apocalypse Do us Part – Avonlady   Ao3

Canonverse AU.  Dean has been happily married to his best friend Cas for 20 years.  But his life drastically changes after Cas disappears and he learns the truth about what his family and friends actually do while they are travelling for “work” and about a deal his mom made with god before he was born.

Word Count: 35k                              Graphic Sexual Acts

Children of the Wild Ones - onehundredsuns.  Ao3

Set S5 AU.  Lucifer died fighting Gabriel and the pagans, Michael has disappeared too and when his grace turns up in Dean they have a lot of questions.  Unfortunately the Croatoan virus isn’t as wiped out as they thought.

Word Count: 55k                              Graphic Sexual Acts

An Empty Deal – ReelNaturalFreak   Ao3

Set S15 AU.  Cas thought he was safe from his deal, until the Huntercorp Winchesters showed up with their Cas.  A Cas that is married to Dean and who makes his own Dean start thinking.

Word Count: 3k                                 No Sex

The Space Between – DarkHeartInTheSky   Ao3

Set S12.  Gabriel comes out of hiding for the Kelly Kline situation and he brings tales of a long forgotten archangel. But it doesn’t help Dean who is worried about Cas searching for Kelly by himself just after his near-death experience, and when he is injured again, Dean will pull some risky moves to make sure Cas is ok.

Word Count: 74k                              Non-Graphic Sex

Fall of Absolution – Sunkenfox   Ao3

Set S10 AU.  Castiel never entered that barn and so he and Dean never met on Earth.  Years later, Dean is carrying the MoC and is a demon, something that he and Sam are trying to fix.  They find a reclusive priest who may be able to help, a priest who goes by the name James Novak.

Word Count: 38k                              No Sex

[thegoldenshi-shi]

Hi! Just found your blog so I may have missed this but... do you have designs for the Aerialbots? Specifically Silverbolt (he's my favorite)? Not a request, I know you don't take requests! Just wondering if they were in your AU(? Again, sorry, I'm new here). Because your art is so awesome! If not, any advice on redesigning Bots? I hope to get better myself so that someday I'll be confident enough to design them myself for my own Continuities and whatnot.

hope you're having an amazing day/night! <3

Hello there anon~

I don't have any Aerialbot designs at the moment unfortunately. That's not to say I won't at some point in the future! I love their team dynamics and Superion is pretty darn cool, so they might pop up in the AU, but I can't say say for certain.

Now, for how to redesign bots.

I took extra time and made some visual aids for you because going from original to redesign is kinda daunting when you're just looking at the finished product.

The only rule I stick to 100% is "How do I want this character to be?"

Taking Jetfire here as my example, I wanted to make him a competent scientist and physically powerful, but also a charming nice guy who can be a little flirty at times. (and a cute Australian accent for no reason hehe)

With this in mind, I could set out and start adjusting 80's box man into the character I wanted.

I shaved off sharp edges to soften his character, added interest to his flat helm with larger audial fins, new cheek guards instead of just grey stripes, and different helm coloring.

When I'm working on a character, I usually start with a pre-existing design that I like and incorporate what I like from other series. (Like on Starscream, I pulled from three different universes to get a look that I personally liked for him)

So with Jetfire (particularly his helm) I flipped through his canon designs and other flier designs until I settled on the elements I wanted. Then I sketched it all together and adjusted size/placement/color until I was satisfied with the end result.

The same things holds true when you're trying to redesign a group. As an easy example: I wanted the Seekers to be a group, but unique individuals. So I gave them a few identical features, and threw out the rest. If I was designing the Aerialbots, I'd probably accent their similar color schemes and just go ham with making their designs unique to their personality. (Don't be afraid to use outside references either, I actually used Grace Kelly and Charlize Theron as references for my Mirage design)

When you get into it for yourself, redesigning your favorites is a good place to start. If you have strong feelings about a character, then they're easier to make your own.

I hope you have a good day/night as well anon. Thank you for sending in an ask.

[disgruntledkittenface]

✨️ Twenty Questions for Fic Writers ✨️

Thank you @allwaswell16 and @haztobegood for tagging me! I love reading everyone's answers to these <3

1. How many works do you have on AO3?

60, including one cowrite

2. What's your total AO3 word count?

831,513

3. What fandoms do you write for?

One Direction. I use the BBC Radio 1 RPF tag for pairings with Nick Grimshaw, and I used the Shawn Mendes (Musician) one a few times, too.

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

you came into my life, caught up in your love affair, baby, you're the end of june, an honest mistake and tell me what you need

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

Yes! I love replying to comments, even when I feel awkward about it. I really like getting replies from authors, I find it discouraging not to, so that's partly why. But a nice comment really makes me day, and I want to let people know I appreciate that. But I might miss one occasionally, and sometimes I don't reply if I think the commenter is being rude.

6. What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

It's probably my first fic, This Town. The whole fic is Niall processing Zayn leaving the band – but more importantly leaving him, and they don't get back together in the end. It's not my fault, Niall wrote a sad song! But also I was in the thick of grieving, so. That's what happened.

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I almost, almost always write happy endings, so I could really pick this one at random lol, but I'll go with enough to make a girl blush. I really love how far Louis has come at the end of that fic and how happy she and Niall are together and how good they are together. Plus, I wrote a happy little timestamp for Harry and Zayn (count me in).

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I've gotten comments that don't sit well with me, but not really. I did post a fic set at the beginning of COVID before I knew how bad it would get, and someone messaged me to say they were sorry about the hate it was getting... but I didn't see any?

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

yes! I write smut that I find hot, girl direction and boy direction. When I started writing, I felt like I wrote absolutely terrible smut and I worked really hard to figure it out. Practice makes progress, baby.

10. Do you write crossovers? What the craziest one you've written?

I've written a couple of reality show AUs with the actual people from the shows in the fic – you came into my life and you wanna be on top? Nothing too crazy!

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

I think someone stole a shiall one-shot and posted it on Wattpad. Weirdly, I feel like I haven't made it because that doesn't happen to me more often.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

yes! Most recently, someone asked if they could translate pink like the paradise found into Russian and they were so lovely.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

I took part in a round robin for Nic's (@louandhazaf) birthday a few years ago! (Louis referring to merlot as the basic bitch of wines was me!) Co-writing has come up as an idea a couple of times, but the timing or idea etc has never been right.

14. What's your all-time favorite ship?

I kind of have to fall deep for a pairing to write them, so I love a lot of pairings! Aside from larry, I think gryles might be my favorite. Something about the pining best friends who can't be together because of... REASONS just gets me where I live.

15. What's a wip you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

I had an idea for a lilo exes to lovers AU based on bennifer and I wrote a snippet that I really liked for it, but I felt like I was white washing Jennifer Lopez, if that's the right word? Like you can't separate her from the fact that she's Puerto Rican, so casting Louis in that role didn't feel right. I could try to figure out another way to approach it, but I don't really think I'll feel inspired enough.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I think I'm really good at continuity, and writing scenes with lots of people and involving all of them.

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

I always feel like I start sentences with "Niall did this" and "Harry did that" (sorry, writing narry at the moment). So, narration that's not action? Does that make sense?

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

I think it can be done effectively. I liked how the French worked in Darling, so it goes. It made sense to include because Harry moved to a country where he didn't speak the language. I tried to make the meaning of the French clear when Harry understood it, but I didn't include translations in the notes because Harry didn't understand a lot, and I wanted the reader in his shoes. I worked really hard on the French because I don't speak it, but I asked @somethingwittyorother to look it over and their feedback was incredibly helpful.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

One Direction!

20. Favorite fic you've written?

It's usually the last fic that I posted, so right now it's Suddenly Last Summer. I had the best time writing it and it was such a fulfilling creative outlet, and I just love it.

I'll tag: @crinkle-eyed-boo @uhoh-but-yeah-alright @neondiamond @kingsofeverything @louandhazaf @absoloutenonsense @homosociallyyours @nouies @onlythebravest

[chicinsilk]

Grace Kelly in a printed black satin evening dress with French actor Jean-Pierre Aumont at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Grace Kelly dans un robe du soir de satin noir imprimée avec l'acteur français Jean-Pierre Aumont au Festival de Cannes en 1955.

Photo Edward Quinn.

[prue84]

Admiral Jean Kirk

Fandom: Star Trek (reboot) Timeline: TOS Genderbend AU Series: Rule 63 Trek Related fanworks: Captain T'Pock — [ Reblogs > Likes | No AI involved ] —

Grace Kelly as Admiral Jean Kirk, Stardate 2284.

( Hoping this finds @petimetrek and raises a smile. Anjelica!Spock coming! Just 8 years late! ^^" )

(More genderbend Trek at the links above)

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Just for nerds, apparently. In The Wrath of Khan, the braid was black/gold checks. From The Voyage Home, the braid was changed with a patterned ribbon that had been seen on admiral maroon since then. Despite working from a generic pre-Wrath of Khan timesetting, I decided to stick with the latter.

Final touches given back in July 2022 (7th). It was held back because I had the utopic dream of combine it with Spock's in an OMS Wives manip. Since it's akin to impossible with this specific pics I used...

The PSD file is dated May 2016 but it might predate the coping of the files on this new computer, so I might have started this in a previous date. For the sake of anal archiving, I might update this note when/if I turn the old PC on and check the original creation date of the file.

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Tec stuffs (aka Behind The Manip) Who remembers the hurdle of doing this! I can just say it was definitely harder to change a lieutenant's uniform to the one of an admiral (different colors of collar and other details).

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Credits Grace Kelly during Benefit for Overlook Hospital (June 2, 1981). Saavik (Kirstie Alley) promo pic from Star Trek II: The wrath of Khan. I can't pull up a complete list of the images used because back when I did this piece I didn't keep track of the original pics I used for the pieces I needed to turn Saavik's uniform into Kirk's. Recent changes include a new version of the admiral cross pin on the sleeve and the patterned braid, both taken from Kirk's original prop uniform sold at Heritage 2010 (pic from Propworx).

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[whumprecs]

I've been telling friends about one of my favorite shows, Magnificent Seven, from late 90's, which was also probably my first foray into fandom. I don't even know why I or even how I found fanfic back in 1998 - but I did, and I have loved them ever since. But it's not just the show that I love, it is the fandom. Maybe because it was almost all older women, or maybe people were just nicer back then - there were no ship wars. None. Not even a thing. 99% of the fandom is genfic A++++ Found Family, but the ones who did ship characters together Shipped and Let Ship. Nobody bothered anybody. And there were like 7 or 8 widespread AU's that everyone agreed on - there was the OG Old West where the show was set, but then there was the WILDLY popular (to the point I thought THAT was the actual premise for the show, and 10 year old me was very shocked to find it was a western) ATF AU where the characters were federal agents. There was Lil Britches, which had several of the characters are children and the rest are adults, there's Star Trek and Star Wars, and them as private detectives, WWII soldiers, etc. The lists are endless. And none of them are bad.

And almost every single one of them is whumpy as fuck.

So I'm going to recommend my favorites:

The South Wind Series by Beth aka Midge

Replaced by Heather F

Pied Piper by Kelly A

Rough Beginnings by Shawna

The Devil's Bargain by Sue Necessary

Aftermath by BMP

Black and White by Violette

Abandoned by Jean

Ezra, In Between by MAC

Tuesday's Child: Lessons of Grace by Joy K

Run Like Hell by Beth aka Midge

Don't Know From Adam by Jordan Mckenzie

Bearing the Pain by Angela B (crossover with Big Valley)

All Things Considered by Nilah H

I could list pretty much every one I've ever read - I don't actually know that I read an M7 fic I didn't care for. However, almost all of these listed authors have more than one fic (some have a LOT more). So if you like them, more are easier to find. I haven't actually looked to see what's available on Ao3 or even ffn.net - because neither site existed when the fandom was in its heyday and everyone had their own web page for posting.

[theficpusher]

You Smell Like by mystic_believexx | M | 185369 For her part, Jay took everything in her stride, barely batting an eyelid when Louis came into the kitchen the night Harry left and said, “I seem to have accidentally become the pack’s Alpha”. Ever since Harry left town, Louis’ found himself with the role of pack Alpha, despite being human. So he can’t wait to hand over the reins when Harry returns. Except, it’s not quite that simple… OR The one where Louis is the Alpha’s mate and everyone is aware of it except for Louis and Harry. Go figure!

the school of extraordinary lovers by stylinsoncity | M | 191036 "We keep telling the other, I love you and I love you, and we do, though we both know where the knives are." - Laura Van Prooyen harry is a third-year witch and violinist at Laitswold, the only magical academy in the UK, with dreams of taking on the world, and hopefully breaking the centuries-old curse on his family while he's at it. he does not dream of facing off against his childhood rival and duet partner, but louis is back in town after six years abroad, so that's exactly what happens.

Darling, so it goes by disgruntledkittenface | E | 195312 Harry Styles is a world-famous actor at the height of his career but a personal low point when he meets His Serene Highness Prince Louis of Monaco by chance. He doesn’t think they’ll ever see each other again, but after striking up a correspondence, it turns out they have more in common than he thought. Then they start to fall for each other. Louis is different from anyone Harry has dated before and their relationship moves fast as Harry realizes he’s ready for a change. Soon Harry finds himself adapting to an entirely new life, in a country where he doesn’t know the rules, the customs, even the language. Harry is used to people underestimating him, and he’s more determined than ever to prove them wrong. He just needs Louis to meet him halfway. Grace Kelly AU.

Angels Fly by LilyBlue28 | nr | 203082 Harry is a lonely omega in the North Western White River Pack who is uncharacteristically drawn to nature and his now outdated primal instincts. He fills his days with going through the motions and clinging to the one actual friendship he has in the omega Zayn, and when he gets a chance he sneaks away to the edge of their territory to sit with the trees and the wildlife and sketch his favorite part of the river. But what happens when one day he spots the pack alpha, Louis, having an intimate moment with something, or someone, unexpected? Suddenly his quiet, nearly invisible existence gets upended, and secrets he never wanted to know quite literally won't leave him alone, and even when he tries to stay away, he keeps being pulled back into Louis' turbulent orbit. A magical love story featuring a generations long grudge, a menacing curse, and secrets that keep pulling them apart. Will they be able to find a way back to one another through the dark?

Collision by itjustkindahappened | E | 226294 Mythology/Fairytale!AU in which Louis is a dainty fairy with a temper who wants to be intimidating and Harry hurts people. Naturally, they hate each other. (Featuring Liam, the big and not-so-bad wolf who’s got a thing for humans, Zayn, a human with supernaturally good looks, and Niall, the cupid who just wants his job to be easier.)

You Can Hear It In The Silence by Imogenlee | E | 234846 When Harry Styles received acceptance into a post-grad degree, he knew he could no longer afford his flat leaving him with three options: 1) Moving back into student halls. 2) Becoming homeless. 3) Moving in with his best (and only) friend, Niall, and three of Niall's other friends. He ended up choosing the third option. But it was a close race. Shame one of his new housemates reminded him why he only has one friend. If Louis Tomlinson had to choose one thing couldn't stand, it would be pretentious tossers, having grown up around enough of them. If he had to choose something he couldn't live without, it would be his friends. So he was proper thrilled to move in with his best mates and a couple of other lads. That was until he discovered one of them was the archetype for a pretentious tosser. In the interest of seeing out the twelve-month lease without killing each other, they both try (debatable) to get along despite believing they were opposite in almost every conceivable way, each having the communication skills of a cucumber, and secrets that had no business be kept secret.

The Things I Don't Ask by thisonegoes | E | 266670 Foster Montgomery Preparatory School is a sight to behold. Beautiful buildings in front of a beautiful Appalachian backdrop, a rich history, behind wrought iron gates with the carefully chosen Latin motto at the very top: “strenuis ardua cedunt.” “The heights yield to endeavor.” The price tag for such a distinguished and revered institution, for tuition, room, and board is $56,250. A year. A boarding school AU that features two boys who can never say how they really feel.

Remember Me Before You by kingsofeverything | E | 293820 Desperate to find a new place to live after he comes home to find his boyfriend cheating, Harry moves into a loft with three strangers. A New Girl AU.

Of Mates and Men by bananaheathen | E | 630460 In which, Louis and Harry meet as best men for their best friends' wedding... well... sort of. Or, the one where Harry's just moved back from New York and Louis doesn't believe in romance. Or, I guess... the one where Zayn and Liam are getting married.

[emphasisonthehomo]

Where Waters Do Not Curve

An au where Danny is trans and a PI, and somehow gets all tangled up in Five-0. And Steve.

Part One:

Sewing on a Different Kind of Seam

Rating: T

“Initial consultation starts at $100.00 an hour,” Danny says, and hides a yawn behind his hand, faux casual.

Kelly’s expression gets slightly sharper, a little meaner, and McGarrett’s scowl deepens.

OR

Danny Williams is a Private Investigator.

It changes a lot of things.

Part Two:

If I had a Choice I’d Tear it Asunder

Rating: T

“I’m gonna offer him the job, I think. Williams,” Steve says.

“The PI?” Chin stares, “You’re serious?”

“He punched you in the face,” Kono says.

OR

Steve and Danny spend a few days being those assholes that talk in the library just a little too loudly.

Part Three:

Vertigo from the Mess You’re In

Rating: E

“You want me to introduce us to witnesses as Commander McGarrett and Mr. Williams?” Steve’s hands are on his hips and he’s starting to get a Face.

“Not everything needs a military style rank,” Danny points out reasonably.

OR

Danny's first couple weeks with Five-0 are a roller coaster.

Part Four:

Miscellany I

Rating: T - M

Steve clears his throat and then hesitantly says, “I have a beach.”

“… Excuse me?”

“There’s a beach, in the backyard,” Steve’s got this determined look on his face, Danny can’t fathom why, “You and Grace are welcome to it, if you’d like.”

OR

Miscellaneous bits and pieces from the series, including:

Steve meets Grace.

Danny at the gay bar.

The champ box.

Part Five:

A Fool for Playing the Game

Rating: E

Rachel meets Danny Williams at the beginning of the fall semester of her final year at university. She’s set to graduate next summer, and it’s her semester abroad.

He’s kind of short, but he’s attractive, with wide shoulders and a smile that spells the exact kind of trouble she’s looking for.

OR

Hitting someone with your car only counts as a "meet cute" if the marriage lasts.

Part Six:

Deep Inside Your Hands are Tied

Rating: M

“Do they know?” Matty asks, with a forced casualness that Danny has learned over the years means he’s dead serious.

“Does who know?” Danny replies, even though he absolutely knows what Matty’s asking about.

OR

The closet door gets thrown open.

Part Seven:

Miscellany II

Rating: T - M

“Anyway, are you up for a quick gender 101 course?” Danny asks, apropos of nothing.

“Uh. Sure?” Steve says.

OR

Miscellaneous bits and pieces from the series, including:

An HRT Crash Course.

Joe White makes an appearance.

Sometimes you don't actually want to know someone else's business.

Claustrophobia.

Part Eight:

(When You Hold Me) Press My Skin Until it’s Sore

Rating: E

“My contract’s up soon,” Danny says on a Saturday morning.

“You gonna renew it?” Steve asks, trying to keep his tone light because a small part of him is worried the answer’s going to be ‘no.’

“Yes,” Danny looks deeply insulted at even being asked, “Unless this is the point where you’ve suddenly decided I’m awful and you want to fire me.”

OR

Steve thinks things over, and decides to do what he shouldn't.

Part Nine:

Miscellany III

Rating: T - M

“It’s about time they put that building out of its misery,” Steve says dryly.

“Your irrational hatred of my apartment is, again, a moot point –” Danny starts.

“It’s a shithole, Danno.”

OR

Miscellaneous bits and pieces from the series, including:

I love you Danny thinks

Freddie has a vacation

[kingsofeverything]

Did you post your own top ten fics of 2022? I’d love to see one of my favorite author’s top pics. 😀

i did not! but here they are, in abc order because why not:

Ace of Spades by @allwaswell16 what can i say? it's anitra and it's pirates and it's alpha louis/omega harry AND i have an in with nic @louandhazaf. she betas for anitra so i get to hear about how excited nic is about the fic and how good it is. hypes me up :D

baby, you're the end of june by @disgruntledkittenface hello, it's maggie with accidental courting alpha harry! what's not to love? and again, nic betas for maggie, so i'm pre-hyped for the fic before it posts

Counteract by YesIsAWorld @louandhazaf ok so i wanted this pov switch from the second i read the original scene in Counterbalance and it exceeded all expectations. Louis with that tattoo?? AND it was for @wankersday so twice as nice!

Darling, so it goes by @disgruntledkittenface GRACE KELLY AU!!!! i waited for this fic and it sooooooo delivered. not to rub it in lol but nic betaed this fic and THE PRAISE i heard throughout that process, plus the snippets on tumblr had me so excited for it to post. and istg i wasn't ready! it's so so so good.

Down To Be a Distraction by QuickedWeen @becomeawendybird horny model harry and footie louis? tbh i don't need to say more because it's molly and all of her fics are amazing

For the Right Reasons by @juliusschmidt a bachelor au! i've never even watched the show but i loved reading this as a wip

I Want You (Won’t You Say So) by LadyLondonderry @londonfoginacup emmu's annual fic for @wankersday NEVER disappoints. so so creative and funny and re-re-readable.

Of Mates and Men by @bananaheathen the longest fic i've ever read, and i loved every second. so much good communication! so much love!

Remember Me Before You by me. i know i know i know. BUT i lived inside this fic for like half the year and 1/3 of last year. x

Mr. Tuesday by @jaerie i just loved harry and louis in this fic and they live on inside my head

this has been sitting in my drafts for weeks. sorry for the wait, anon!