#season's greetings from the baltimore state hospital for the criminally insane

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i think that the hannibal fandom’s still kicking around here, so i thought i’d do a christmas fic rec!

Season’s Greetings from the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane

Fandoms: Hannibal

Pairings: Alana/Margot and Hannibal/Will

Summary: Three Christmases where Hannibal Lecter is behind bars, and one where he isn't: A story about Alana Verger-Bloom being 100% done with everything, forever.

Poster’s Note: we wish you a merry murdermas we wish you a merry murdermas we wish you a merry murdermas and a cannibal new year

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Hannibal Fics Rec list

With a Crown of Stars

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12335052/chapters/28049991

and built a little house that we could live in

https://archiveofourown.org/works/3310220/chapters/7231457

Zero-Sum Game

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4432418

What Abigail See’s

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14280681

We’ve Met

https://archiveofourown.org/works/19732042

Two Solitudes

https://archiveofourown.org/works/10673940/chapters/23630226

To Shed Your Skin

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5603740

The Way a Knife Loves a Heart

https://archiveofourown.org/works/828998/chapters/1575445

The Naming of Cats

https://archiveofourown.org/works/11010498

The Miseducation of Abigail Hobbs

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5513726

The Long Weekend

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15837360/chapters/36880353

The House that Dripped Blood

https://archiveofourown.org/works/10067021

The Hinges of Human Sympathies

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5280560/chapters/12187820

the fork beside the spoon beside the knife

https://archiveofourown.org/works/12757854

The Apprenticeship

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9485861/chapters/21463619

Texts From Hannibal

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4224522/chapters/9552639

Separately to a Wood

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8120212/chapters/18614032

Season’s Greetings from the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane - https://archiveofourown.org/works/5420705

Sea Change

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4693421

Pigs in a Blanket

https://archiveofourown.org/works/17199857/chapters/40442486

Philia

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5848564/chapters/13480468

Perdition

https://archiveofourown.org/works/4802009

nice hannibal ficlets

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5893291/chapters/13583782

My Husband

https://archiveofourown.org/works/5515457

Milk

https://archiveofourown.org/works/18221492

Make This Right

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13832238

How To Save A Life (The Cannibal-Friendly Handbook)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/860965

Guessing Games

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7595662

Five Times Hannibal Cooked for Will, and One Time Will Cooked for Hannibal

https://archiveofourown.org/works/13772703

Dread and Hunger

https://archiveofourown.org/works/10381656/chapters/22927692

come around again (only want to say goodbye)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/942879

Chine

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1253380

Caging the Beast

https://archiveofourown.org/works/9253382/chapters/20977502

A Gentler ending

https://archiveofourown.org/works/7627843/chapters/17365453

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Mankiller, Pt. 2

Hello, Chilton fans! As promised, here is part 2 of my Hannibal au, Mankiller! It’s a bit short, but I hope you enjoy it, nonetheless. In this chapter, Chilton and Sylvia get ready for their dinner date.

As always, feel free to holla at me in the comments (or in my asks).  I appreciate the feedback. Let me know if you guys like the series so far and if you think I should continue it. If you haven’t read the first part of the series, you can find it here. Without further ado, part two.

Her heart beat feverishly as she dialed his number. Its beat increased in tempo as the sound of ringing entered her ear, and skipped ever so slightly as the line was picked up on the other end.  

“The Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. How may I direct your call?”  Sylvia exhaled and her heart steadied as she realized it was an assistant. She couldn’t believe she felt nervous. How ridiculous.

“Yes, I’m calling for Dr. Frederick Chilton.” She explained, trying to ignore the fact that her face felt warmer than it had just a minute ago.  

“Can I ask who’s calling?” The young man asked.

“Sylvia.”

“And what do you-”

“He’ll know why I’m calling.”  She interjected, not having the patience to play customer service. The assistant paused a beat before speaking again.

“Please hold.” Wait music played and Sylvia rapped her fingers anxiously on the counter in front of her. She sincerely wondered whether he’d actually transfer her through to Chilton or whether he put her on hold to pretend like he was going to.

It’s close to the end of office hours. Maybe he’s gone? She wondered, as she continued to wait. She had decided not to call the doctor until the next day, in order to not seem eager. She’d done this enough times in her years as an assassin to know that appearing as if she didn’t care whether he was around gave her the edge, when it came to gathering information. He had to prove his worth with the value of his knowledge. Meaning, he’d tell her just about anything if he wanted her enough.

The wait music stopped abruptly in the middle of a saxophone solo, and so did her heart for a split second when she heard his voice.

“This is Doctor Chilton.” He announced in a velvety tone. Sylvia cleared her throat before speaking.

“Hello, Doctor,” she greeted seductively, attempting to meet his velvet with silk. Chilton chuckled from the other end.  

“To what do I owe the honor?” He schmoozed.

“I’m calling to hold you to that information you promised me.” Sylvia cut straight to the chase, but maintained her flirty tone. Frederick didn’t know whether to be irked, or turned on, but if he were honest, he felt a bit of both.  

“Information I only offered on the condition that you let me take you to dinner.” He reminded her, sounding thoroughly amused. He knew the mysterious beauty was only using him. He only hoped she intended to use him in some of the more fun ways, too—determined to enjoy a good thing while it lasted.

Though, he couldn’t figure out why exactly she was so interested in the Chesapeake Ripper. He supposed she was probably just a journalist. She was certainly attractive enough to be, though he’d never seen her around before—and he’d definitely remember a face like that. He shook his head.  

You’re overthinking this, Frederick. Just enjoy the ride.

“So? Do we have dinner plans...or no?”

“Yes, but you’ll have to pick the restaurant. I’m rather new to town.” Sylvia replied. Frederick smiled.

“Not to worry, I know the perfect place. I’ll pick you up around eight?”

He shouldn’t know where I live. It's a liability. Sylvia thought. Then again, he’s just a psychiatrist. What can he possibly do to me that I can’t handle?  

She let out a small, sharp exhale of air—not quite a laugh—before responding.

“What a gentleman.”

“I aim to please.” Frederick responded in a seductive tone, and she found herself more affected by it than perhaps she should have been. She gave him the details of her address before bidding him goodbye.

“I’ll see you then—and don’t be late, or I won’t bother opening the door.” She warned.  

“Not to worry, I pride myself on my punctuality.” Chilton responded a bit pompously. For any other man, it would have been an instant turnoff. Yet, somehow, Sylvia didn’t mind the doctor’s proud, boastful manner. It was almost cute how he tried to show off for her. Like a kitten attempting a lion’s roar.

That’s right. She reminded herself. Doctor Chilton is the inexperienced kitten. I’m the seasoned hunter. I can handle him easily. It’s all in a day’s work, for me.

She gave an amused chuckle as she strolled to her closet, contemplating which dress would best turn him on. Men were always so eager to help when they believed they had a chance at having sex with her.  

She settled on a glimmering, green dress that hugged all the right curves. She checked the clock. It had only just struck 5:00. She sighed, knowing it wouldn’t take three hours to get ready. Sitting down, she opened up the Ripper’s file once more and continued to read up.  

***

Across town, Frederick hurried out of his office, bidding his assistant a brusque goodbye. It had been a rather disheartening length of time since he had last gone on a date, and even though he was sure Sylvia was using him, he was still delighted to spend the night dining with such a gorgeous and fascinating woman. He'd chosen a very prestigious and visible restaurant, where he was sure to be noticed with this bombshell on his arm.  

For once, he will be a man to be respected and envied, not pitied and laughed at. He smiled to himself.  

If only Jack Crawford, Will Graham, or Hannibal were able to see me with Sylvia. They’d learn to respect me—as I should be respected.

As Frederick arrived at his home, he went straight to his closet to determine which fine suit he should wear on his date. He needn’t pick her up until 8:00, but this decision was going to take a while.

***

7:58. Sylvia read from the clock. No sign of Chilton yet.  

“I pride myself on my punctuality.” She mocked. “Apparently, you shouldn’t.” She paced to and fro as she waited, wondering why she was so bitter about his likely tardiness, when a rap came at her door. She frowned and approached the entrance to her home cautiously. Taking a look through the peep hole, she saw Dr. Chilton, fidgeting nervously as he waited. She laughed before swinging open the door.  

“Dr. Chilton, you were very nearly late.” She smirked, leaning against the door frame.  

“Nearly is the key word, now, isn’t it?” Chilton responded, smirking right back. Sylvia couldn’t help but chuckle. She didn’t think she’d targeted a man like him for information before. He was clever, with a quick wit and a handsome smile.  

This should be interesting. She thought to herself as she allowed Chilton to walk her, arm in arm, to his vehicle, which was just as proud and boastful as he.

[disregardcanon]

a few holiday (mainly christmas tbh) fic recs for christmas eve! 

fandoms include young justice, supergirl, the flash, ms marvel, merlin, the vampire diaries, hannibal, and a song of fire and ice/game of thrones

All the Way Home I’ll Be Warm

Author:  Readergirl37

Fandom: The Vampire Diaries

Pairing: Elijah Mikaelson/Elena Gilbert

Summary:  "If you kiss me," Elena says, "All the way home I'll be warm." Christmas fic set while Elena is a senior in college and she and Elijah still play their game of being allies. Not even close to canon.

At Sanctuary

Author:  ygrainette

Fandom: A Song of Fire and Ice

Pairing: Sansa Stark/Brienne of Tarth

Summary:  On the Isle of Tarth, Sansa and Brienne are safe at last, but the winter is not over yet.

Bart’s First Christmas

Author: @khaki-da

Fandom: Young Justice

Pairing: Jaime Reyes/Bart Allen

Summary:  When the team throws a holiday party, Bart has to rely on Jaime to teach him about some very strange holiday traditions of the past.

Christmas Lights

Author:  Ryface

Fandom: Young Justice

Pairing: Artemis Crock/Zatanna Zatara

Summary:  On the floor in the middle of the room, there was a heaping pile of tangled Christmas lights, and caught up in them was Artemis, her hair pulled into a messy ponytail with what looked like tinsel holding it in place. But she looked anything but jolly.

Good for Goodness Sake

Author:  Redrikki

Fandom: Ms. Marvel

Summary:  It's hard enough being an American Muslim at Christmas time. Then the Inventor had to go and make it worse.

Homecoming

Author: @mautadite

Fandom: A Song of Fire and Ice/Game of Thrones

Pairings: Sansa Stark/Margaery Tyrell and Robb Stark/Theon Greyjoy 

Summary: Sansa comes home from King's Landing University for the holidays, having broken up with Joffrey Baratheon, bringing along her new girlfriend Margaery Tyrell. And she's not the only one with big news, it seems. Fluffy family Christmas fic.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Supergirl

Author:  StephIsInsanity

Fandom: Supergirl 

Pairing: Kara Danvers/Cat Grant

Summary:  Carter Grant had stopped believing in Santa Claus when he was eight years old.

No Matter How Far Away You Roam

Author:  lady_ragnell

Fandom: Merlin

Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and Ygraine/Nimueh

Summary: “I was wondering if you might come home with me.” Merlin stops mid-rant and stares at him, and then down at his panini again, and back at Arthur. This is a panini of lies and pain. He can tell already.“For Christmas? I’ve got an uncle and a mother and a sister waiting for me at home, in case you hadn’t remembered, I’m not going home with you just because you’re a workaholic.”“No, it’s. My mum might be under the impression that we’re a little bit married.” In which Merlin gets conned into spending Christmas with Arthur's family and pretending to be his husband, because somehow this is his life.

Season’s Greetings from the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane

Author:  damnslippyplanet

Fandom: Hannibal 

Pairings: Alana Bloom/Margot Verger and Hannibal Lecter/Will Graham

Summary:  Three Christmases where Hannibal Lecter is behind bars, and one where he isn't: A story about Alana Verger-Bloom being 100% done with everything, forever.

The Love Club

Author:  heart_nouveau and notsmokingcamellights

Fandom: A Song of Fire and Ice/Game of Thrones

Pairings: EVERYTHING no i’m not joking there’s everything up in this bitch

Sansa/Margaery, Renly/Loras, Jaime/Brienne, Ned/Cat, Jon/Daenerys and Robb/Daenerys, Stannis/Davos, and Tyrion/Shae are just the ones that I remember off the top of my head. It’s a Love Actually au you’re in for a clusterfuck of christmas romances 

Summary: A Love Actually AU. It's Christmas season in London and everywhere you look, love is causing chaos. From the bachelor Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who on his first day at 10 Downing Street is taken by his extremely handsome (male) deputy chief of staff, to the young graphic designer who's fallen hopelessly in love with his cousin's bride. From an aging rock star and his struggling ex-wife (with some skeletons of her own); to a just-dumped writer who goes abroad to nurse his broken heart only find solace in his tough-talking housekeeper; to two literature professors with a legendary feud who just happen to settle their differences in the spirit of the holidays--love arrives in many forms, shapes, and sizes.

Two best friends fall in love at university only to be torn apart by demands of family holidays; a MP and his wife rediscover their undimmed love for one another; the head of one of Britain's top corporations struggles with his new role as a single father and has to come to terms with his new and surprising dependence on his second-in-command. Ten stories of love all progress through Christmas to lead up to a dramatic, romantic climax on New Year's Eve.

Waiting for Santa

Author: @sophisticatedloserchick

Fandom: The Flash

Pairing: Iris West/Barry Allen 

Summary:  Dawn decides she’s going to wait up to talk to Santa about a very serious request that shocks Barry.

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Femslash February

Hannibal Fic Recs

Après moi, le déluge

Author:  cicak

Pairings: Alana/Margot

Summary:  The new Alana has a spine reinforced with steel pins, and a pelvis completely built from scratch. Margot Verger makes her first statement an innuendo, and doesn't stop there.

Better the Devil

Author:  xzombiexkittenx

Pairings: Alana/Margot and Hannibal/Will

Summary:  Missing scene from Digestivo. Alana, Margot, and Hannibal rescue Will and get Mason's sperm.

Gold Dust Woman

Author:  Mychelle_Wilmot

Pairings: Alana/Margot

Summary:  A basement, a bottle of whiskey and two women getting to know each other in the quiet of the night.

How to Destroy Your Gods

Author: doctorkaitlyn

Pairings: Bedelia/Freddie

Summary: If you live long enough, you begin to see the same eyes appear in different people. Bedelia has become accustomed to it.But that doesn't meant she expects to open her door on a brisk spring morning and find herself staring into piercing blue eyes that she has been running away from for five hundred years.

I Never Googled My Death

Author:  RobbieTurner

Summary: Molly first saw Bev resting her side against a tree. She was carrying back the clean laundry and Willy was at school. A woman with hair made of silk and black ink, and eyes glimmering with cleverness and youth. She was smiling.Beverly comes back from the dead to protect Molly Graham.

Mutuality

Author:  doctorkaitlyn

Pairings: Beverly/Molly

Summary: It has been one thousand, two hundred and fourteen days since Will tumbled out of Molly's life as abruptly as a cauterized artery.

Normalcy

Author:  wiltedpleasures

Pairings: Alana/Margot

Summary:  Set after the Wrath of the Lamb, the Verger-Bloom family relocates to a small unsuspecting neighborhood in the sleepy city of Westfield. It's pretty much an Addams family situation.

Put me back on the map

Author:  aphrodite_mine

Pairings: Alana/Margot

Summary: "So… you'd like to fix me?""I'd like to know if you're broken, first." Alana smiles, head tilted thoughtfully, pen at her lips."Oh, don't worry about that, Doctor Bloom. I'm as broken as they come."

Seasons Greetings From the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane

Author:  damnslippyplanet

Pairings: Alana/Margot and Hannibal/Will

Summary:  Three Christmases where Hannibal Lecter is behind bars, and one where he isn't: A story about Alana Verger-Bloom being 100% done with everything, forever.

The Stuffed Dog

Author: me! the queen of the self rec!

Pairings: Alana/Margot and minor Hannibal/Will

Summary:  Alana Bloom would prefer if Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter left her family alone, thank you very much.