#poor repressed edwardian boy

[lavishtine]

Omg, in episode two, when Niko says, "they're just upset. I know what it's like to want something you can never have." Edwin touches the Cat Kings bracelet before anxiously scratching his neck.

[ultimatetrashgoblin]

We as a fandom moved on far too soon from the Simon scene

[alibrasmind]

one of my favorite edwin's gay panic moments is when monty tells him that the jumbled feelings he has are for Charles and he is like "what-what are you..." (all this while staring nervously at the catking) and when he realizes he can't even deny the accusation he insults the poor crow making him cry and run away dramatically.

such an edwardian repressed gay boy thing to do for real

[dog-botherer]

So I’m currently watching Dead Boy Detectives and 1. I love it 2. So gay and 3. I need to see Edwin in one or both of two different scenarios:

He has to go back to hell and is terrified and scared (think Andrew Garfield 1984 torture Scene) - other terror options are acceptable

He finds out about crystal and charles. Poor repressed Edwardian Edwin.

[twopoppies]

I've read that you like Y&B, could you recommend similar fics? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hmmm. That one is a bit unique. It reads almost like a historical fic, but it’s not. It’s got rich boy/poor boy tension. It’s got characters with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. And it’s got a very particular writing style. 

I think because of all of that, the best I can do is offer you a bunch of different fics that give me the general vibe, but they’re not necessarily going to be “like” that fic. 

Victorian Boy by audreyheart (E, 101K) For anyone that hasn’t read this yet, it’s delightfully unique and layered with a little of everything – hate to love, romance, intrigue, action, betrayal, sex, and more. It’s well written, sexy – in a wonderfully Victorian way, and keeps you guessing.

Constant Debauchery by Blake (E, 19K) Yes, yes, I know. I’ve probably recommended this 20 times. But have you read it yet? Anyway…Edwardian setting, uni ABO (Alpha/Alpha) fic. Gorgeous mood setting, I’ve said before that it reads like a Merchant Ivory film looks…just gorgeous. There’s a similar sense of repression and uncertainty about flouting societal expectations, and a character who appears one way on the surface, but underneath is quite different. I love this one, I’ve read it a number of times.

Little Technicolor Things by scary_crow (M, 72K) This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces of writing I have ever read and it is an absolutely travesty that it’s not being talked about every day. This fic is gorgeous and poetic and romantic and heartbreaking and an explosion of metaphoric images and everything I never knew I needed but now that I have it I want to read it over and over and over. 

Sodalite & Adventurine by @forreveries​ (E, 81K) The time period isn’t specified, but it’s a gay pirate adventure that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. Amazing chemistry, great world building, super sexy smut, and beautiful writing. Do yourself a favor and read it!

No One Like You by myownspark / @myownsparknow​ (M, 20K) This author writes so beautifully, I would probably read anything they write. This one is so unique and pulled me in, immediately. Harry and Louis are both artists who find themselves on opposite sides of shifting artistic opinions in this moving historical fic.

Run Like the Devil by Benzos (E, 138K) I tend to think of this fic almost more of a Louis character study, and although it’s pretty OOC, it’s still such good writing and such a compelling story. Trauma, PTSD, Bad parenting and more. Harry and Louis somehow take care of each other and there’s a 19K second part that continues the story. 

Lightening Strikes Twice by @dinosaursmate (E, 105K) It’s not often that I read a 100+K fic multiple times, but this one is worth it. It’s one of my favorites from this author, and a favorite all around. This one is an epic love story spanning decades and massive life changes. It’s sexy and well-written, and so touching, and so fulfilling in many ways. 

Three Days Underwater by theteapirate (E, 10K) This is really a beautiful fic but I’m warning you, it’s got an open ending so if you can’t deal with that, don’t read it. But if you can….wow, it’s lovely.

Coup de Foudre by angelwarm (M, 15K) The characters (particularly Louis) are pretty OOC, but god this fic is gorgeous. After I read it I just sat there not knowing what to do with myself. It’s sad and hopeful and just gorgeously written.

and the fic you mention:

Young & Beautiful by velvetoscar (M, 227K) Again, mental illness isn’t a main aspect of the fic, but both Harry and Louis (and their extended families) deal with various aspects of it and, again, it informs their behaviors. This fic is beautifully wordy and descriptive (which isn’t for everyone) and the characters are probably pretty OOC, but I just love it. 

[lifesliced-a]

ambrose crawford holwell, 27, cis-male, bisexual with a heavy interest in women. english and french mix with a ‘a proper’ british accent. deep voice with his vc being jeremy irons. speaks with a slow drawl, often an irritation to others.

ambrose meaning ‘immortal’ and from greek origin, crawford meaning ‘fort of the crows’, and holwell meaning ‘holy well / spring’.

he is 5′11, is close to 300lb, is broad chested, larger in the belly, muscular thighs and arms, large hands and feet, and a square face. he has a very ‘edwardian’ and ‘victorian’ feeling to him as far as the presentation of the hair and similarities in chosen dress. his eyes have been described as ‘dead’ or ‘lacking light’. he has black eyes, black hair, and an overall rather pale, almost corpse-like complexion. he is fixated on women with blue eyes and brown to black hair. he shares a particular fondness for hair and teeth.

his mother’s origin surname is charbonnaeu, french for charcoal.

as character, ambrose embodies the black and white aesthetic in a world of technicolor. his associations are blacks, whites, greys, and diluted crimsons. his symbols are crows, crosses, and the overall ‘gothic’ archetype.

on the surface, he is of strong christian moral and faith. beneath the surface, he is most associated to the sins lust, gluttony, and pride. 

ambrose is wealthy, considered quite close to the ‘one percent’ as his family is old money. they come from an originating line of fur traders which then dipped into the oil industry, and eventually other modern business, stocks and trades, and various smaller businesses under the holwell corporation veil. 

on his own, as he has not yet inherited the family business or estate, he follows aimless investments and ‘passion’ projects. 

he is disassociated from ‘regular life’ and finds ‘poor people’ ( anyone outside of his personal circle ) to be ‘interesting’. he is rather lazy, sardonic, selfish, and looks down his nose at others. there is a quiet, calm confidence that comes from being handed everything and working for nothing. he is the first and only son, is a mother’s boy, and is horribly jealous of his father. he is the sole heir to the holwell fortune.

he comes off as polite and sophisticated, although a bit condescending. he is a good listener, often more quiet than speaking without cause. 

he seems to care little for price tags and just ‘buying things’ because he can. he’ll pay for everything, but act like it means nothing to him. it is nothing to him. he is socially sexually repressed as his family is heavily religious, but does whatever he wants behind the scenes. ambrose lives in a balance of high self-worth and constant shame.

he lives with his family in their main manor, though does have his own apartment in the city. he resides in the north tower of his family’s manor, and his parents in the west wing.

there is a small aviary of crows on his property that he cares for. he is particularly fond of them.

warning, some nsfw below:

his kinks include: hair, choking / being choked, bondage, heavy bdsm, food play, breeding, and basically anything affiliated or related to these topics. 

he often has nightmares of being choked to death.