#ink's fic recs

[somedaylazysomeday]

Fic Rec Friday

Something seasonal this week!

The Christmas Caper by @viciously-witty is a Christmas-themed delight of a Labyrinth story!

The premise: It is 1999. Sarah is living somewhere new and working in a PR firm. She is getting ready to go home for Christmas and - to skip the inevitable questions and harassment about her relationship status - decides to post an online ad searching for a pretend boyfriend.

Unfortunately for her (but hilarious for us), Jareth intercepts the message and sends in some disguised goblins as the other applicants in a Mrs. Doubtfire-esque plot to make himself seem like the best (only) option. He eventually convinces her to bring him along to her childhood home to spend the holidays with her family.

The two are forced together time and again throughout the holiday celebration, though their history is far from the only thing working against them!

At 43,000 words split between 13 chapters, this fic is a reasonably quick read while leaving space for plenty of character development and plot. Keep in mind it's rated Mature on AO3 and ffn.net, so minors beware!

Overall, The Christmas Caper is a lovely, amusing, and touching way to spend some time leading up to Christmas. It is entertaining, nostalgic, and a bit spicy (quite a bit spicy, as you reach the end). There are some hijinks, a bit of awkwardness, and enough fluff to warm your heart.

The Christmas Caper won various awards when it was posted and for good reason. If you're looking for a way to unwind from the stresses of the holiday season, I would strongly suggest this story!

This story is available on AO3 (link below) and ffn.net.

[bluespiritshonour]

Fanart for graphite and tea by @drowning-in-cacophony

It was one of the first maiko fics I ever read and I loved artist!Mai 😊

[inklessletter]

Congratulations, first of all, for reaching the milestone 💐💐💐 you deserve every single follower, and then some. Your art is always so pretty and I love how you bring us along during your process.

Secondly, would you like to make art based on this fic of mine? I'm thinking right at the beginning, when Eddie falls to his knees on stage and he and Steve have their "moment".

Thank you for hosting this fanart party ❤️

Steve tilts his head, and Eddie prepares for a kiss. He gets no lips, only tongue; Steve licks his mouth, from one corner to the other.

🎸🎸🎸

@2btheanswertothequestion

This one was SO MUCH FUN TO DO. I had trouble finding good references for the ambiance, but I love the result. Please, go read the fic, it's so good.

I know that I don't know many of the users that sent me requests a few weeks ago, but I've got a tiny story to tell about this one (I'm getting to know you little by little and I'm falling for every single one of you, you talented fuckers). They are the reason I am in Tumblr. It happens that I created an account many months ago, and didn't know how to use this, I just clicked "follow" to the tags and the blogs ST/Steddie related that posted fics and arts, and on my way to work, in the bus, I read the first chapter of a fanfic that made lose my stop (literally, I got late to the office that day).

Sad thing is the next time I opened the app, the fic was gone. I just remembered a few things and god knows that the search bar in this site works... well, works. Sometimes. I couldn't find it. I made it my personal goal to actually find this fic again, and this user, whose name I didn't catch because, again, I didn't know how to use Tumblr. This user pulled a full Cinderella on me, reading with intent every fic until the shoe fit. And I found it by mere coincidence, because they posted the third part, and I was like "WAIT IS THIS IT?". And it was it.

In the meanwhile, I actually completed my account, like you know, trying not to make it look like a bot (that I learned that it was a bad thing that could get me blocked), I put a profile picture, I made it decent, I learned how to use Tumblr (a bit). So, you see. This user, my beloved @2btheanswertothequestion is the one to blame that I actually stuck in this place. If you're wondering which one was the fic that got me so hooked up it was November Paramedic. (Here the AO3 link). Go read it, you're gonna love it.

(I'm kinda mad that they didn't asked me to draw the actual picture of the calendar, though. I have some ideas, I might draw it the future, because when I say that I hold this fic very close to my heart, I mean it.)

I really, really hope you like it, I worked hard on it and I did this with every bit of love stored in my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[wangxianficrecs]

Through Brush Strokes and Ink Lines by cerbykerby

Through Brush Strokes and Ink Lines

by cerbykerby (@cerbykerby)

G, 4k, Wangxian

Summary: There is a painting of Wei Wuxian in the Cloud Recesses. Wei Wuxian has no idea how it got there, and even less idea of why it is, specifically, in Lan Wangji's room. ---------- After waking up in Mo Xuanyu's body and being unceremoniously dragged to the Cloud Recesses, Wei Wuxian makes a discovery. (or: wwx and his cloud recesses shenanigans) Kay's comments: Wei Wuxian is really going through it in this story! But in a cute way. In a Cloud Recesses shenanigans kind of way. In a fuck-around-and-find-out kind of way. Here, he finds a portrait of himself in Lan Wangji's house and quickly learns that Lan Wangji loved him (still loves him??) and now, he just has to deal with it! And obviously, he can't reject him and he can't keep up playing the lunatic cutsleeve either - so, what will he do now? Excerpt: Lan Sizhui follows Wei Wuxian's gaze to the portrait. "That's the Yiling Patriarch," he says, as if it were not already incredibly obvious. Wei Wuxian makes a dismissive sound as he reaches for his teacup. "Rather odd of Hanguang-Jun to have a picture of a demonic cultivator in his room, isn't it? Is it here to remind him what he's fighting against?" Lan Sizhui tilts his head, his long ponytail sliding off of his shoulder. "Young Master Mo," there is the smallest hint of a reprimand in his voice—not enough to be anywhere near disrespectful, but enough to show disagreement. "Perhaps you are not aware of how highly Hanguang-Jun regards the Yiling Patriarch." "Oh?" Wei Wuxian brings his teacup to his lips. "Does he? To the point that he hangs up the Yiling Patriarch's portrait?" Lan Sizhui watches him drink. "Young Master Mo," he says quietly, "Hanguang-Jun loved the Yiling Patriarch." Wei Wuxian spits out his tea.

pov wei wuxian, canon divergence, feelings realization, comedy, fluff, cloud recesses shenanigans, gusu lan sect rules, secret identity, identity reveal

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[windsweptinred]

Heir to the throne

(This art is dedicated to @ibrithir-was-here and @mashumaru ... Whose beautiful works, Endless Heirs and Awake, awake, you children bold, first properly introduced me to, and made me fall in love with Daniel Hall. And I've adored him ever since. 😊💖)

[undertale-fic-librarby]

Hi, are you okay I hope so, could you recommend me some Error × ink fics?

Howdy, thanks for asking! Here are some fics that might fit what you're looking for!

From Your Point of View by 0Sion0, TGK Translations (Teen And Up, Incomplete)

They say that to understand another person you should imagine yourself in their place. But what are you to do when you're pretty much forced into the body of your sworn enemy?

The Two Cockroaches by Mutatedbunnies (Mature, Incomplete)

In the aftermath of a messy breakup, Ink moves into the city to begin his life anew. After a fateful encounter with his neighbor, he falls head over heels for someone new. Error, a graduate student who’s hesitant when it comes to romance, is immediately swept up in Ink’s brilliance and vitality, unable to stop himself. While Ink and Error are consumed with one another, their friends and family fall into romantic affairs of their own. Cross, Error’s best friend, falls in love at first sight with Ink’s ex-boyfriend, who isn’t sure he’s ready for a new beau just yet. Geno, a promising young doctor, has an unfortunate tendency to be stalked by one of the hospital’s top forensic pathologists, Reaper.

I want your soul | Errorink / Errink by Yumikokun (General Audiences, Incomplete)

~ This story is inspired by another one...so if you stumble upon a story similar to this one, you know where I got the inspiration :) ~ . . . A story about a young prince who lives in a castle with his three older brothers. The oldest brother catches a mysterious flu that can not be healed with simple treatment. And thus, the kingdom is ruled by the second heir. The young prince, desperate to find salvation in healing his brother, travels in search of a wizard who might help him. Though, he stumbles upon more than he anticipated. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Published: 2nd of June 2022 Ended: ?

Curiosity Killed the ErROr by ShandyCandy278 (Teen And Up, Complete)

After realizing that he knows next to nothing about how Ink came to be and that the guardian knows nothing as well, Error decides to start looking into it. The Creators are egging him on, and shenanigans from the other outcodes are proving to be quite the distraction; Ink just wants to be his friend (not happening), Dream is acting weird, and Nightmare can't believe his eye. The chances of Error learning everything are slim-to-none, but since when did that stop him?

Tangled Memories by honey_bubbletea33 (Teen And Up, Incomplete)

Ink is forgetful, sure, but he remembers basic, necessary things, most of the time. So when Error finds him clueless, unable to remember how he got there or any of the people he interacted with, it's nothing short of a good opportunity. Ink knows where the Omega Timeline is, so Error can just go there and destroy it, right...? Turns out, Ink's memory is still limited at best, which leads him and Error on a hunt for more clues about Ink's previous life in the Omega Timeline, revealing a side of Ink Error never knew about. ...All he needs is for Ink to never remember who they were to each other.

[romantasyreader28]

All of the fanfic writers putting "I wrote this at 1am I was totally incoherent, sorry if I'm just rambling" at the top of their posts and then writing THE MOST GODDAMN HEARTBREAKING WORKS OF ART THAT PRACTICALLY TORE ME TO SHREDS

[just-off-beat]

Fic-Rec Tuesday!

Today I don’t have a story recommendation. Instead, today I am recommending the series “That Time Spock Wore Chucks” by Flippyspoon.

It is a SNW and it is very silly.

It is just such a fun read. It involves drunk dials and botanical garden space dates as well as a truly ridiculous plot sure to make you laugh. As of now it is my favorite SNW fic. Normally I’m a TOS kinda person. You should definitely give it a read and leave the author all the kudos and comments 💖

[salamiimommy]

I think if you’ve ever been into the Undertale AUs at any point you are morally obligated to read For The Forgotten Ones by Im_Sorry_Buddy on AO3 mhm mhm

[midnightfire830]

IM Inktober Day 5: Book

Sorry I haven’t been posting as much and that i never did day 3 and 4. I have, like, 2 technically 3 part-time jobs so irl is very hectic.

This may not make much sense to some of you because this is based around a certain fan series I was obsessed with a while ago called “By the Book” by The_cecilia_egg

Here’s the link to the series if you want something to read. Chapter 5 is my favorite. >:))

It’s been a while since I’ve read this series so I’m not sure if it’s 100% accurate.

[squidspawn]

-Jazz hands- Tadah! Here's (half) my art entry for the TwiYor BigBang!  I had the pleasure of working with the incredible blacktea on her fantastic fic Dvoynik. Go check it out! https://archiveofourown.org/works/47616538

[inklessletter]

Hi! I would love for you to create a piece around this work, particularly the ending scene. This fic is the first I read by flowercrowngods, and it opened up a whole thing for me. Anyway his words feel like starlight to me, so would it be ok to request the scene but have Steve and Eddie be twinkling like starlight? Almost like Disney characters? I appreciate you so much for doing this event. Thank you for your beautiful art and for sharing it with us. 🩷🩷

https://www.tumblr.com/flowercrowngods/713705826873933824/its-steddie-yearning-hours-its-a-little-fucked

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@flowercrowngods you are very much loved and appreciated here, you talented precious thing. This is probably one of the most wholesome requests I got, I loved doing it! @auroraplume you said Disney. You said twinkling. You said it was special for you. I hope I captured the love, and the feeling, and what you went through when you first read this and you first fell in love with these sweet boys.

I really, really, really hope you both like this. There's a lot of love in this drawing.

[toffeebrew]

Guys does anyone have any good fic recs for errorink with good characterization? at least 1k words? please im so desperate im on my knees I need more of their characters im going crazy.

[wangxianficrecs]

A Promise in Ink by Witch_Nova221

A Promise in Ink

by Witch_Nova221 (@witchnova221)

G, 1k, Wangxian

Summary: Lan Zhan is given a pen pal in school. For ten years, they write to one another, sharing their lives but never seeing each others' faces until, one day, Wei Ying comes home. Kay's comments: Really loved this idea of Wangxian being pen pals and Wei Wuxian traveling across the world as a diplomat's son. Very sweet and soft story, no angst at all. Excerpt: 'Wei Ying?' he said, the sound of his name coming out a little strange and he cursed that all the poise he had hoped to greet his friend with chose that moment to flee him at the sight of a face far more handsome than he had ever dared imagine it. 'It's me,' said Wei Ying, 'And you're you and I'm finally getting to meet you. Lan Zhan, can I hug you? I've wanted to hug you for years.' Lan Zhan didn't get a chance to answer as strong, warm arms came around him, hugging him tightly. Their friendship had been nothing but words, pages and pages of stories and feelings, but, in that moment, no words were needed. Lan Zhan didn't care how many people looked on as he stood embracing his friend, if anyone thought it strange just how long they stood still and silent, breathing in the reality of one another. All he cared about was that Wei Ying was real, solid and warm in his arms, years of ink made into a man who was everything Lan Zhan hoped he would be.

pov lan wangji, modern setting, modern no powers, getting together, first meetings, friends to lovers, pen pals, childhood friends, short & sweet, long-distance friendship, fluff, no angst

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[vryfmi]

this au again [part I] [part II]

[undertale-fic-librarby]

Do you have any fic recommendations for ink x Nightmare? :)

Howdy, thanks for asking! Here are some fics that might fit what you're looking for!

I'll Make You Mine by Abhainn35 (Mature, Incomplete)

NIGHTMARE is a sadistic bastard, that's just a fact. His goal is to corrupt Dream's soul and prevent the Doodlesphere from feeling positive emotions ever again. He has a new plan to do it. His brother is smart enough to know his games, but one of his friends isn't. INK doesn't know what to think of the letter on his nightstand. It only added onto the strange missing things and nightmares he's been having. Was Nightmare asking him on a date? Pfft, that was ridiculous, there was no way- wait. When did he get so pretty? When did Nightmare get so perfect? DREAM has the hope of the entire multiverse in his hands. With their best friend and Protector of the Doodlesphere missing, they have to do both Ink's job and their own, along with making sure no one else goes missing. He's stressed and exhausted, but he can't rest now. Come on Dream, stay . . . awake . . .

Imprisoned Love by Frosteeflames (Teen And Up, Incomplete)

This is a book I wrote like 3 years ago and am still working on. I posted it on my account on Wattpad and thought I might as well post it here too, so it does kinda suck lol

Learn to smile again by EclipsedSkies (Mature, Incomplete)

Nightmare was tired. Tired of being treated poorly, tired of being called the "bad twin", Tired of how his own twin never seemed to notice his suffering. He could have taken the easy way out and eat the apples on his mother's branches. Or. Or... he could just run. Run from his brother. From his home. From the pain. He turns away, ignoring Dream even as he reached out to stop him. He ignored the pounding footfalls of the villagers as they race up to the tree. He doesn't stop. Not until he comes across a sad, lonely Skeleton. One who had lost one dear to him long ago. --- DreamTale belongs to Joku Idea from Firehedgehog's "Idea Factory". The AU Will be one I'm developing specifically for this story.

Another Chance by Catt3rCat (Teen And Up, Incomplete)

Usally updated once a month because I have other books and also school. Dream goes missing suddenly in the middle of the night. When Ink finds out he immediately goes to find who he suspects of kidnapping Dream but he is soon brought to the realization that his friends disappearance isn't as simple as he assumed it was.

In your gazes and silence, your voice I hear by AnisEileen (Mature, Complete)

Before he disappeared on the other side, Nightmare gazed back. His eyelight wandered from one opponent to another until it settled on Ink. Their eyelights met and something passed between them, something silent that Ink couldn't identify. A small eternity later, Nightmare turned around and left. Ink didn't bother deciphering what it was about. He could still feel it though, his gaze. His gaze on Ink. It meant something.