#the darkling drabble

[marvelmusing]

The Issue With Skorts

a The Darkling Wears Prada drabble

Pairing: Aleksander Morozov x Fem!Reader (Modern AU)

Summary: As one of the most influential people in the fashion industry, Aleksander has lots of opinions when it comes to clothes. As your fiancé, he thinks you look incredible in anything.

Warnings [18+]: explicit references to sex

My Masterlist

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“What,” Aleksander says slowly, drawing out the words of his question in a low voice. “Are you wearing?”

He’s sitting at his desk, his eyes fixed on your form as you approach him with a small pile of papers.

“A skirt,” you inform him with a pleased smile as you walk around his desk to stand beside him. This morning you had struggled to assemble your outfit, but now you’re extremely proud of your decision. “Well, it’s actually a skort.”

“A skort?”

“Yes. Like a skirt, but with shorts underneath.”

“I know what a skort is.”

His curt remark makes your gaze lower to avoid his eyes, fidgeting shyly with the hem.

“You don’t like it?”

After years of working for Aleksander, you seem to forgotten what it felt like when you spent hours trying to create an outfit that he might like (or at the very least not dislike). He likes your style - you know that - but self consciousness sinks into you quickly.

He sighs, pushing his chair backwards as he grasps hold of your hips to steer you between his open thighs.

“I think you look exquiste,” he admits, hands slipping beneath the skirt. “I think this was practically made for you.” He squeezes each of your thighs over the top of the fabric of your shorts, and you breathe in sharply as you lean back against his desk. “But there is only one downside to a skort.”

“Which is?” you ask breathlessly.

“If this was a skirt, I could bend you over this desk-” He turns you around, draping the front of your body over the papers on his desk. “-pull your panties aside and sink my cock straight into you.”

His words make you writhe, the image painted so clearly in your mind as he lifts your skirt.

“But look at this!” he muses mockingly. “There’s a pair of shorts in my way.”

He releases his hold on the fabric, swatting your ass playfully as the material drops.

“Aleksander,” you scold him. He laughs, rubbing the hem delicately between his fingers. With a sigh, you turn around. “Alright, you’ve made your point.”

“I don’t think I have.”

That makes you frown. Then he begins to kiss your knees, mapping a pathway up underneath your skirt and you groan in frustration as you realise what he intends on doing.

“I don’t think you fully understand,” he continues, gradually using his tongue and teeth as he kisses between your thighs. “Just how frustrating it is to see you look so enticing, knowing I can’t fuck you.”

“You could,” you counter. He raises a brow at you.

“Could I?”

“Aleksander.”

He smiles mischievously, smoothing down the fabric of your skirt.

“Alina will be returning soon. We wouldn’t want her to walk in on anything untoward, now would we?”

That makes you sigh, grumbling a quiet,

“No.”

He takes your hands in his, tugging you closer as he stands so that he can press a gentle kiss to your lips.

“I love you,” he murmurs quietly, brushing his nose against yours. Another sigh heaves at your shoulders, though you can only feign annoyance for a few seconds longer before you respond.

“I love you too, Sasha.”

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[firestorm-fox]

Eclipse in Shadow Generations

The green and brown of the forest and the blue of the sky faded from Eclipse's vision and was replaced by blinding white. There were structures in the void but they were white as well, only trimmed in gold. In the distance to his right was water. To his left was some purple substance.

After getting over the awe of the strange place he was transported to, Eclipse frantically looked around to make sure the Dark Arms were still with him.

"Is everyone here?"

Rhygenta, Cregal, Cyzer, and Blurk were all floating behind him, just as shocked by the sudden change of scenery as Eclipse was.

"Oh, good. Wherever this is, at least we're all together." Eclipse didn't know what he'd do if he had been transported to this strange void alone. It wasn't him being alone in the void that would have worried him, rather the Dark Arms being alone out there without him. Even if this place was dangerous, he could still protect them.

It was then he noticed something else about this place. He felt something he hadn't felt in a long time, something he thought he would never feel again: more Black Arms.

At first he wasn't sure. Perhaps he was imagining it; perhaps it was just wishful thinking tricking himself into feeling other Black Arms through the hivemind.

No, they were absolutely there.

"🪶" Cregal chirped at Eclipse, pointing a wing up in the sky.

Eclipse looked up but nothing could have prepared him for what he saw. It was a large dark sphere with rings covered in eyes. It was undoubtedly Black Arms, but he didn't recognize what it was or what it was for. That was concerning to him as there shouldn't be any information on the Black Arms that wasn't implanted in his mind while he was in his growing pod.

This was something new.

"Cregal, I need a closer look," Eclipse stated.

Cregal eagerly flew into his master's arm, transforming his arms into wings. Without knowing exactly what the sphere was, Eclipse was not going to just fly out to it. He instead flew up to one of the platforms above to look out over the void.

Eclipse noticed one of the structures in the distance had color: gray, yellow, and blue. It looked like part of the Space Colony Ark but how could it be here? It was in space and this certainly wasn't space. At least, it didn't seem like space, but Eclipse couldn't be sure of much at the moment.

"Standing around isn't going to get us anywhere," Eclipse announced. "We need to scout this place and find out what's going on."

Eclipse went to get down when he noticed more structures materializing into existence. One such structure was to his right and black, standing in stark contrast to the other buildings.

"Let's go there first. I sense Black Arms there." Eclipse flew over, the rest of his Dark Arms following behind him. He glided through an open balcony in the back of the building, immediately having to dodge a laser on the way in.

"Look out!" he warned, flying to the side to get a better look at what was firing at him. What Eclipse saw were three white robots with red and dark blue accents. "What are GUN robots doing here?!" he practically shouted, now very concerned.

Eclipse flew in between two of the robots, tricking them into shooting each other down. For the last one, he landed and switched out Cregal for Cyzer and shot it to bits.

"That takes care of that. Let's keep going." Eclipse switched back to Cregal and flew up past where the robots were to where he felt a Black Arms presence.

Lo and behold, there really was a Black Arm there. A large burly Black Arm with spikes on its shoulders, strange appendages coming out of its back with gold lights on the ends, and a gold light on the chest. It seemed to be generating a shield.

Eclipse was beyond delighted and ran right up to the Black Arm soldier, having already released Cregal.

"This is a new type!" Eclipse exclaimed. He had never seen this breed before and it wasn't in his memories. "He's a Black Wall," he stated, having gleaned that information from the soldier's mind.

The Dark Arms chirped in delight.

Eclipse patted the Black Wall's arm even though he knew it wouldn't react to it. He could see the Black Arm, he could sense it with his mind, but he just needed to feel it was real too.

"Come on, we have to check out the rest of this place and find out what's going on," Eclipse urged. He reabsorbed Cregal and flew out of the building.

Eclipse landed outside and Cregal popped out abruptly. He caught the winged Dark Arm and held him gently. "You're tired, rest now."

"🎶" Rhygenta chirped worriedly.

Eclipse looked up in time to watch three Black Warriors get decimated by none other than Shadow the Hedgehog. He gasped and quickly ducked behind some rubble, the Dark Arms following his lead.

"What's he doing here?" Eclipse groaned. Between running from Team Dark and GUN, and dealing with those strange creatures that had thankfully disappeared after the planet had been put back together, Eclipse and the Dark Arms were run ragged. They hadn't the time to get stronger; in fact, they were weaker. Eclipse was thin, the outline of his ribs visible, as he always made sure the Dark Arms had enough to eat before him. This was taking its toll and he knew he couldn't face Shadow in his current state.

More than that, Shadow had appeared far more brutal than he remembered, and there was a strange yet somehow familiar power emanating from him.

"Who is that human he's allowing to touch him?" Eclipse questioned, hints of both disgust and curiosity in his voice. "And who's..." he went silent upon realization. "That's the human scientist who worked with Black Doom to create Shadow in the first place! He's supposed to be dead! Just what's going on?"

Basic information about Gerald Robotnik was among the implanted memories given to Eclipse alongside information on Shadow. Information on the human girl he now saw with Shadow was not but it was clear she was someone important to the Ultimate Lifeform.

Eclipse wasn't close enough to hear anything they were saying and he didn't want to be. The closer he was to Shadow, the more likely the hedgehog was to detect him. Eclipse was surprised he hadn't already sensed his presence even though he knew Shadow detested using the hivemind.

It wasn't long before Shadow sped off, Eclipse letting out a sigh of relief as he left. His joy at finding more Black Arms was all but forgotten, replaced by the fear of Shadow finding him and his Dark Arms.

"Stick close to me and try not to be seen," Eclipse warned. They made their way back around the building to avoid being noticed by the humans. Eclipse sat down out of sight. "We'll continue exploring in a bit, after Cregal's rested up."

There wasn't much they could travel on foot with all of the water there and Eclipse did not want to follow Shadow and risk getting caught.

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Eclipse and the Dark Arms continued exploring in the direction Shadow had went after Eclipse saw him leave. He figured a good way to avoid Shadow was to be where he just was as he probably wasn't going to return right away. This area looked like old ruins and had many bird statues, which reminded him of the floating temple that the Black Arms had left on Earth, not that Eclipse had ever seen it for himself. Visiting it was definitely something he wanted to do, but he had far more pressing matters to deal with.

The alien continued to walk around, enamored by the ruins, when he heard a loud gurgling. He froze, unsure of where it came from until he heard it again and realized it was his own stomach. He sighed, unsure of where he'd even find food in this place. He didn't want to even think about how angry Shadow would be if he even touched the humans.

"You hungry?" came a deep, slow voice.

Eclipse whipped around to see a large purple cat nearly twice his size holding a long stick with a string attached to it. He froze again, unsure of what to do. The cat didn't seem threatening but he couldn't be sure.

"If you're hungry," the cat continued. "I can catch some fish for you."

Eclipse blinked, taken aback by the offer. The Dark Arms surrounded Eclipse and chirped, urging him to accept. He told them to settle down through the hivemind and took a few steps toward the cat.

"What's the, uh, catch?" Eclipse asked, certain there had to be one.

"No catch." The cat chuckled. "I just like to help people, if I can."

Eclipse still didn't understand. Why would someone just help him? Surely the cat had to know what he was.

"Uh, sure," Eclipse accepted, though very reluctantly.

"Alrighty!" The cat sat down and flicked the stick toward the water. A hook with a weight on the end of the wire plunged into the water. "Have you ever fished before?"

"No." Eclipse didn't even know what it was although he was catching on quickly.

"It's very relaxing," the cat stated. After a few minutes, there was a tug on the line and the cat pulled a fish out of the water. He pulled the fish off the hook and handed it to Eclipse. "Here you go."

Eclipse grabbed the still-flopping fish and bit right into it. As he chewed, he held out the now-motionless fish to the Dark Arms so they could all have a bite as well. It didn't take very long for them to finish it as it wasn't a very big fish.

"Here's another," the cat announced, holding out a much bigger fish.

Eclipse eagerly took the larger fish, he and the Dark Arms taking sizable bites. If the cat was disturbed by Eclipse and the Dark Arms's eating habits, he didn't show it.

"You like the fish?" the cat asked.

Eclipse and the Dark Arms simply nodded.

"I'm glad. If only the other Black Arms would eat fish instead of people," the cat lamented.

Eclipse nearly choked on what he was chewing but managed to swallow it. So the cat did realize he was Black Arms but just didn't care? He wasn't even afraid at all! Confused and with a full belly now, Eclipse decided it was time to move on.

"Thank you," he forced out, again moving in the direction Shadow had already gone.

"No problem," the cat replied. "If you get hungry again, I'll catch more fish for you. As much as you need."

With a glance back, Eclipse nodded and continued forward. The cat's generosity made him uncomfortable and he didn't want to deal with that right now. He'd still come back if he did get hungry again before finding a way out of this place, but he wasn't going to linger.

Eclipse looked up at the sphere in the sky to see it now had purple tentacles sticking out of it. He had no idea what it meant and he didn't like that he was in the dark. He had to find whoever was in charge of the Black Arms here.

He came across another large black building with two small robots in front of it, which he opted to ignore. There were more Black Arms here. Unfortunately, so was Shadow.

Eclipse began scaling the building, hoping to evade Shadow. As he neared the top, the hedgehog appeared before him. The Dark Arms shivered behind Eclipse.

"S-Shadow," Eclipse gasped but Shadow was already on the move. The hedgehog kicked Eclipse into the air and then kicked him again. Eclipse slammed down hard, feeling that same strange power from earlier.

Shadow approached as Eclipse struggled to move, surprised that the Black Arm survived his attack. All of the others he had used it on had perished instantly, meaning this one was far stronger. The Dark Arms flew to Eclipse, chirping in panic. Eclipse may have survived the attack but not without loosing some blood.

"What are you?" Shadow asked, mostly to himself as he wasn't expecting an answer.

"What do you mean? Don't you remember me?" Eclipse replied through shaky breaths.

Shadow crossed his arms as he looked over the Black Arm now sitting up. Eclipse didn't dare stand and make himself appear as a threat, not that he probably could at the moment. That attack was nothing like he'd ever dealt with from Shadow before.

"I don't." There was no fear emanating from Shadow, only confusion and a sliver of curiosity. "I encountered someone else here who clearly knew me that I don't remember. Time does not flow properly here so perhaps you are from my future."

Eclipse considered it for a moment. That would certainly explain how that human scientist was here when he was supposed to be dead. Still, it didn't quite seem right. Nothing here seemed quite right.

In that moment, Doom's Eye floated into view and projected Black Doom's form, which focused on Eclipse. Shadow tensed and Eclipse stood up, albeit wobbly, upon realization of who it was.

"Doom?!" Eclipse wondered in awe.

"What is this?" Doom questioned. "I recognize my blood in you but you are not familiar to me." Did Gerald make another without his knowledge? No, that wouldn't make sense.

"Black Death created me to counter Shadow after he defeated you," Eclipse answered automatically.

"I don't recognize that name," Doom stated. Instead of waiting for a reply, he reached out and entered Eclipse's mind.

Eclipse's eyes grew wide and he stared forward. Images flashed in his mind of Black Death, of being helped out of his growing pod, of the GUN raid on the second Black Comet, of being forced to escape with the Dark Arms, of crashing on Angel Island and finding only four of the Dark Arms had survived, of facing Team Dark and Knuckles, of escaping and crashing again, of facing dark creatures from the planet's core, of being on the run and hiding, and of arriving here.

"You're from an alternate reality where my contingency plan was a "sub mind" instead of leaving a Death Leach on the Ark," Doom stated. "You were created to counter Shadow but failed multiple times. Pathetic."

Doom's projection dissipated and Doom's Eye flew off before Shadow could land a blow.

Disoriented from having his memories stripped from his mind, Eclipse stumbled and fell off the building. The Dark Arms chirped in a panic and flew down to him. Thankfully it wasn't all the way down but it still wasn't a soft landing by any means.

Shadow hopped down and landed next to Eclipse, who was laying on his back and staring straight up into the white sky. His breathing was even more strained now. The Dark Arms surrounded him, trying to help stabilize his mind.

"I don't think I like Doom very much." Words Eclipse never thought he would utter. "Black Death would've just asked."

Shadow looked down at the Black Arm and gave a curt nod. "Doom doesn't care about anyone but himself and will sacrifice as many pawns as it takes to get what he wants," he stated.

Eclipse just stayed silent. He was starting to wonder if Shadow was right. Doom's voice echoed in his mind.

Pathetic. Pathetic. Pathetic.

Was Doom right? Was he pathetic? He certainly felt pathetic lying on the ground with no strength to stand. He failed to defeat Shadow on the Comet, he failed all but four of the Dark Arms, he failed to take the Master Emerald, and he failed to make the Dark Arms stronger. He'd done nothing but fail from the beginning.

The Dark Arms chirped and nuzzled Eclipse, trying to block out his negative thoughts. They were still alive, he hadn't failed them. Even if it was difficult, they were just happy being alive with him.

"I will defeat Doom again," Shadow stated. "I won't allow him take control of me and do as he pleases."

Eclipse resigned to this inevitability. He certainly hadn't the power to stop Shadow now. Eclipse cared greatly for his fellow Black Arms but Black Doom clearly didn't; they were just a means to an end to him. Yet, without Black Doom, those Black Arms would die with him. It was a conundrum, one Eclipse did not have a solution to.

Shadow bent down and gently scooped up Eclipse. Had they met earlier, Shadow would surely have not hesitated to finish him off, but Maria had helped him shed his destructive anger. He realized this Black Arm, as malnourished and weak as he was from Shadow's earlier attack and Doom's mental probing, was no threat to him. He paused for a moment, considering where to take him.

"The cat was nice to me earlier," Eclipse offered, not really intending to read Shadow's mind.

"Big." Shadow nodded and started in the cat's direction. The Dark Arms followed closely.

It didn't take long for Shadow to get to Big, crossing the gap with "Doom Surf". Eclipse was just a little jealous of Shadow's new powers although he could tell they were causing him pain. Big looked up as Shadow approached.

"Oh my," Big remarked. "What happened?"

"Black Doom," Shadow answered simply, omitting his part in Eclipse's condition. He gingerly laid Eclipse down next to Big. "I have to face him soon. Will you watch him for me?"

Big nodded. "Sure thing, Shadow."

Shadow gave his own nod and turned to leave.

"Shadow, wait!" Eclipse called out, managing to sit up.

Shadow turned around, waiting for whatever the Black Arm wanted to tell him.

"My name is Eclipse. I know we're from different realities and I don't exist in yours-" Well, he knew that now. "-but we're brothers."

Shadow gave a quiet "hmph" in acknowledgement and the faintest smile that Eclipse had to question if he imagined it, then turned and left.

Eclipse gave his own crooked smile before laying back down and curling up on his side. There was nothing for him to do but wait until he recovered, which he usually did quickly but that new power Shadow had was devastating.

Big reached over and patted Eclipse on the head. "It'll be alright. Shadow's strong, he'll take care of everything."

Eclipse smiled again and fell asleep, his Dark Arms right beside him.

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Eclipse woke up to the sound of explosions. He immediately noticed that everything was bathed in a red light. His gaze snapped to the source of the sound and he saw the sphere in the sky explode into nothing and the red light disappear. He immediately felt the presence of the other Black Arms disappear.

Then structures began disappearing. He suddenly wondered what would happen to him now and clutched his Dark Arms close, not wanting to risk them getting separated.

Eclipse looked over to where he sensed Shadow and saw the humans start to disappear like the structures. Why were they disappearing when Shadow wasn't? Was it because they didn't belong here? Like he didn't belong here? Eclipse looked down at himself but he wasn't disappearing and neither were his Dark Arms. Was he going to be stuck here?

He looked in Shadow's direction again, feeling deep sorrow and pain rippling off of him. The humans were gone now and Shadow was running away. Did he forget about him?

"I think it's time to go," Big stated, walking in the direction that Shadow had gone.

Eclipse followed Big but wondered if he should. Why wasn't he returning to his reality the same way he had come? The same way as the humans returned to their time?

He felt a sinking feeling in his chest as he thought, what if it doesn't exist anymore? He couldn't go back if there was nowhere to go back to. Another sinking feeling weighed down his chest as he realized it would mean his Shadow might not exist anymore.

Big looked back to see that Eclipse had stopped, the Black Arm just staring at the ground as he cried. The cat didn't say a word, he simply circled back and scooped Eclipse up. Big continued on the path Shadow had taken to exit the void.

It was surprisingly dark, like space. He saw Team Dark and Knuckles in a crowd of people he didn't recognize, all cheering on two golden lights fighting some huge purple and gold monster surrounded by gears. He had no idea what was going on but assumed it had to do with the spacetime anomaly. He just stood there in silence, clutching his Dark Arms.

Before he knew it, the monster was defeated and reality was fading again. Green, brown, and blue filled his vision once more but it was not the forest he was in before. Everyone from a moment ago was there and it appeared to be some kind of gathering with food. As tempting as that was, there was no way he was dealing with a bunch of people right now, and certainly not Team Dark, even if they didn't know him.

Checking to make sure all of the Dark Arms were with him, Eclipse turned away from the party to leave. Shadow let him go earlier but he couldn't be sure he'd be spared again. Eclipse could still feel the hedgehog's sorrow and found himself wishing he could help, but he knew better than to enter Shadow's mind.

Eclipse and the Dark Arms headed toward where there were more trees as where they were was far too sparse for their liking. They had a whole new reality to get used to. Even if their own reality still existed, they had no way to even get back to it.

This would have to be their home now.

[1u11ablues]

“I don’t need you sneaking into my room when you’re sad.” (The Darkling x reader)

Ravka ruled under him, now. He had his use of the Sun Summoner, clawed over the corpses of innocents to get to where he is, but you…

You never could find it in you to pack up and leave.

Not like you would be able to, anyway. Aleksander had upgraded you from a mere healer to the palace's designated head-healer and naturally, that came with its sets of responsibility.

Just another chain.

A woosh. Your already dark room, now pitch-black.

"I don't need you sneaking into my room when you're sad," you whispered, head propped on top of your soft pillow, not bothering to seek him out  at all.

"You have been ignoring me, dushen'ka. My eyes don't see you anywhere, anymore."

If he'd even paid a glimpse towards you, he would have noticed how much you've been struggling, lately. So many lives lost that your ability couldn't get to  in time, not to mention the one you did manage to reach only for them to slip away, anyway.

The shadows pulled your blanket up, stopping just as it reached your waist. 

"My Heartrenders tells me you are troubled, darling. Is the new position hard on you?"

Silence.

He loomed over you. Tenderly, his fingers pushed your hair back from your face, tucking it behind your ears as you felt his eyes gazing at the sides of you.

"We are facing an epidemic, milaya. Those lives do not rest on your hand alone."

You slid your gaze up to him. "What use is a healer when I can't heal my kins?"

The shaky hands, sweaty bodies, whites of their eyes haunting you. Jurda Parem is not something you ever thought of seeing in Ravka.

"You heal those that you can. Our people and our soldiers. I will bear the rest."

[midwinterspringwrites]

dark was the way (still that voice inside my head)

Rated T | Darklina

She'd known he'd be able and willing to help her, when no one else was.

A triple drabble for @scrapbirdy for Fragments of Sun and Shadow.

Moodboard by me.

Read on AO3.

[kittyslvs]

ARMOR ; KAZ BREKKER

pairing: kaz brekker x fem!oc

word count: 284

summary: things aren't going well between Alinora and Kaz, it seems like someone needs to end something, but what is it?

warning: nop, probably ooc :))

mari´s note: i had this saved in notes since the second season of sab came out, so I checked and wanted to upload it ;) hope you like it.

Her relationship with Kaz was very confusing, because he always put a barrier between them. And this is valid, he still has a trauma with Jordie's death, with physical contact and trust issues.

But, she's also human, she's tired of those boundaries; Alynora was tired of Kaz Brekker's armor.

She tried to talk about it with Kaz, obviously it didn't end well; Alynora trying to remove Kaz's armor; and him, putting on a new one. It was a vicious circle, a very tiring one.

After the fights, both ignored the fact that it was unhealthy not to try to improve what they were fighting about. It was something that slowly consumed them, making their mere presence toxic to the other.

The "cheerful" or "enthusiastic" spark of the female was slowly fading away, and she couldn't permit that.

The truth is, like Kaz has his armor, Alynora has one; Ketterdam was a place fully of blood, death, and fights. Everyone tries to get an armor to protect them, for some people, their armor was violence or something else. But she's was different, her little inside kid protects her to the darkest of the city, so she couldn't lose it.

The armor that protects her in the worst moments of her childhood, a childhood who was lived in the streets of Ketterdam, with hungry and danger.

And if save her armor means let go the only love that she has, she would do it. She'll do it over and over again.

 Because her love for Kaz was no greater than her love and appreciation for the "insignificant" thing that kept her alive always.

Maybe in another situation or universe she could be with him, without armors.

[kumeko]

Prompt: Dec 18 // in my chaotic heart of darkness

A/N: Why is it so hard to find good quality screenshots of the show? ☹ I love how messy these two are, the tragedy in her meeting him just too late to change his path and how he’s a warning of just what she could become if she’d experienced what he had.

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Alina’s eyes are guileless as she stands next to Kirigan. It is something that fascinates him to no end—despite all that she’s experienced, despite all of her losses, there is something utterly naïve and hopeful in the way she behaves. In the way she looks at him.

In the way she views hatred.

“There’s so much to do,” Alina murmurs as she leans forward. The strategy table is large enough to fill his study, small models scattered on the world map to indicate armies and obstacles. Her fingers brush a soldier’s token before moving toward the structure representing the Fold.

“There always is,” Kirigan replies quietly, more than content to watch her as she tries to find the end to centuries of hate. The steps she’s taking are ones he’s taken himself. It’s like watching a mirror at times, a memory of simpler times when love was enough. Time had not yet tempered her into realizing otherwise.

Part of him hopes that it never does.

The rest of him is certain she’s strong enough to handle the ugly truth of their world.

“I know, it’s just…” Alina chuckles awkwardly, gesturing at the soldiers. “I’ve seen this all firsthand but it’s something else to see it like this. The world’s so big and yet…so small.” She touches the Fold and knocks the structure over. “If only that were gone. At least then we’d be working together instead of apart.”

“If only,” he repeats. But the world isn’t that kind. More than anyone else, he knows just how cruel people can be. They were hunting Grisha long before the fold came up and they will hunt them long after it goes down. ‘The Heretic’ is just the latest face to their hatred. “But somehow, I do not think it will be that easy.”

“No, but…we have to try, right?” Alina looks up at him again, that guileless smile once more. There are no secrets in her eyes, no dark intentions behind her actions. She is transparent, her heart on her sleeve, an open book he can read at leisure.

“Yes, we have to,” Kirigan replies softly, taking her hand in his and kissing it softly. There is no need for this action, this response, but he does it anyway. There is no need for him to spill memory after memory, to dig into the depths of his past and talk about Alek the boy, and yet he’s told her about a time he had long wished to forget. 

It’s her eyes, he thinks. It’s the only explanation he has for why it takes a look, a question, a smile and he’s no longer Kirigan but Aleksander. Her light illuminates his shadows, drawing into the spotlight all the things he’d regulated to the dark. Perhaps it is her powers, but perhaps it is Alina herself. Alina and those eyes that look at him as though he is the hero he wishes he could be.

She steps closer, her other hand reaching up to cup his jaw. “Together.” Alina squeezes their still joined hands and leans forward, her lips brushing his. “You’re not alone, after all.”

Her skin is warm. If only he could see the world through her eyes. Hope stirs within him, a feeling he has not had in eons.

“I’m not,” he agrees, closing the gap between them. “Not anymore.”

[jules-writes-stories]

Mithras x Sylvan

Court of Nightmares OC x Vanserra brother (from Just Enough Light...)

Just a little drabble of these OCs for @unanswered-stars because I love her so much

The Hewn City, Court of Nightmares

...Mithras did not know why, but he needed this pampered prince to understand. And he certainly was not going to shelter him, or soften the truth.

Jade eyes met russet. “There is no sky here. No horizon line to guide us, or constellations to lead our way. And no dawns to offer hope. Every single day, we wake to the same darkness. Do you know what that’s like?" 

Sylvan watched the Night Court male with eyes so warm, so full of empathy, Mithras wanted to rail against him. Stop making me want you. He longed to shout it through the corridors, have it echo through the catacombs and caverns.

“I was Under the Mountain for five decades.” Sylvan rushed to add, “And it’s nothing compared to a lifetime. Nothing like being a youngling here, growing up in this. But I do remember the feeling.” The red haired Fae reached up, and ran a finger along Mithras’s face, smoothing the lines between his pale eyebrows. “How it pressed down on my magic. Every day felt like waking in a tomb.” The prince pulled his hand back, and Mithras felt its loss.

He continued, "I'm sorry, darkling. We are not the same, but I can relate, feeling so very powerless when younger." The Autumn prince smirked. "For me, it was not the darkness." A shadow passed his face. "Just a father's fists and fury." He laughed, but the sound held no joy.

Sylvan arched an auburn brow. “But you are out now.” He offered a slow, lazy smile, that seemed to unfold, just for Mithras. It was meant to melt away his defenses. “And you’ve become a pretty powerful male, one who could change things around here, for the better.” 

Russet eyes moved along the darkling’s lithe, leather clad body, taking in the breadth of Mithras’s shoulders, his toned chest and tapered waist, his long legs. He felt a coiling in his lower abdomen at the dominance, the very possession, of the Autumn male’s gaze. As if he had every right to look at his body, and should he desire, Sylvan Vanserra would reach out and touch. If he was honest, Mithras wanted him to. Imagined what it might be, to have strong hands spreading him out, stroking up his thighs, taking him into the warmth of that perfect mouth. 

Sylvan’s beautiful smile widened, nostrils flared. “I think you like being told you are powerful.” Mithras snapped out of it. He huffed and sucked his teeth in annoyance. The youngest Vanserra watched him, and considered. “Or, was it calling you pretty, that made you smell like sex?” 

Mithras opened his mouth to offer a retort, then shut it. Jade eyes wide, no words came. Sylvan’s laughter rumbled and he shook his head. He reached over to tuck a strand of moonbeam hair behind the spy’s pointed ear, before he walked away. The darkling was falling, and not sure where he would land... 

[deputyrook]

2024 Writing Round-Up

Thanks @soupandsorcery for tagging me!

Tagging: @ex0rin @the-darklings @glitteringdust @darethshirl @gastlygallows @brightaxe @envysnest @fenharael and anyone else who would like to!

words posted: 29,066 on A03 | 3508 misc. on tumblr | 9601 on pythium (some of that is coding, though, so I'm going to count ~7000)

additional words written: 8439

grand total of words: 48,013 (slower year, most of this was written in the last few months- I blame crazy work burnout and recovery)

fandoms: dragon age, rogue trader, saw, bg3, original fiction

highest kudos: 837 on Playing Cards (!!!)

highest hit oneshot: Same fic, Playing Cards, with 5984

new things I tried: Besides learning how to code an interactive fiction game (which has been a fun challenge), I also experimented more with writing in different perspectives.

fic I spent the most time on: I think probably Alliance of Three, I worked on it off and on for a week and then two days straight (20+ hours for sure.)

fic I spent the least time on: I banged out In Her Absence in around 2 hours.

favourite thing I wrote: Either of these drabbles: Chocolate/Kitchen Fluff, or Alliance of Three, though I think Mala Suledin Nadas is the best thing I wrote.

favourite thing(s) I read: In terms of novels/novellas, some of my favourites this year were Blood Standard by Laird Barron; The Murderbot Series by Martha Wells; Thrum by Meg Smitherman; and I've been loving Kushiel's Dart but I'm only 25% of the way through.

Favourite fics this year include (mind the warnings):

River Rushing Through My Veins - LunarLich/ @nerendus

I've read this fic like at least once a month since it was posted. One of those rare fics that hits every note perfectly for me specifically, on top of being gorgeously written.

the hand you deal & pray for rain - mafalda_157/ @darethshirl

Absolutely stunning command of language- and the characterization work that gets done through the prose! Not a sentence is wasted. Also, so hot?

How the Game is Played (series) - TheEvilScribbler

This series had my jaw on the floor. Not just from how brilliantly it's written and how wonderfully in-character everyone is, but from the places the fic is willing to go. Truly, I was gagged.

To Tame a Wild Yakboy - BeeKazoo

In contrast to some of my other favs, this fic is just incredibly wholesome, and was a lovely read. It takes the bones of the good romance story from the game, and makes it a great romance story.

Uccellino - 2Wardens1Blight/ @2wardens1blight

This fic is exactly what I wanted to read after finishing Veilguard. I've read it a few times, and it's made me cry each times. It just brings me a lot of happiness to read.

Pity the Mayfly- envysnest/ @envysnest

Speaking of fics with unbelievably good character writing. The Tav in this fic is one of my favourites that I've ever read. She's a likeable, relatable protagonist, and both she and all of the companions are written with depth and a particularly strong character voice.

Inferior- Anonymous

I would be remiss if I didn't mention this mysterious little fic, which was deleted two days after I bookmarked it. I somehow found it again via Wayback Machine (and saved a copy). The dirty talk in this fic... woof. I'm taking notes.

Finally, everything I've reblogged in my fic-rec tag. I've saved many incredible fics and drabbles there. In addition to those I've mentioned, some of my favourite dragon age writers right now include (in no particular order) @glitteringdust, @writerfromshikahr, @soupandsorcery @ode-to-fury and a number of others!

writing goals for 2025: Definitely to both read and write more in general! I would love to really concentrate on writing this year, both more fanfiction and original fiction. It's something that fell a bit by the wayside this year, and rediscovering how much I enjoy writing has been a really fun process (now that I'm not being crushed by crippling work stress and burnout).

new works: Alliance of Three for my most recent full-length fic; this little Illario/Rook drabble; this fluffy drabble about Lucanis and Rook cooking.

There are so many inspiring fic writers out there whose work I enjoyed this year ♥ There was no way I could include every fic that left an impact on me. But thank you!!!

[wastingmylifesecondatatime]

Sandman - Series (2019-2024)

Updated: March 28th, 2025 🔞= mature ✔ = completed Other masterlists: mother masterlist, Sandman - One Shots/Drabbles

Morpheus

✔ Eternal dreams by @xarniae​

↳ “ After falling into a coma you find yourself stuck in the dreaming and in love with the Lord of Dreams, and when you eventually awake you leave him in despair. ”

↳ Chapters: 2/2

Gallows of the Dreaming by @nocturneindream

↳ “Ever since you can remember, you’d always had the most vivid lucid dreams. You also have always harbored a fascination for all things magical, supernatural, or unusual. The Burgess mansion had long been an obsession of yours, and when you finally found a way in, you took it.What is that mysterious power emanating from the basement? With everything inside of you, you must know.”

↳ Chapters: 2/? (added: Jan 14th, 2024)

✔ Imagine being the one who releases Morpheus by @undiscovered-horizon

↳ “Never once did you consider that living would be so physically difficult so early.”

↳ Chapters: 7/7 (added: July 30th, 2024)

✔ Imagine accidentally summoning Morpheus by @undiscovered-horizon​​​

↳ Chapters: 2/2

In your dreams by @loveissupernatural​​​

↳ “Ever since you can remember, you’d always had the most vivid lucid dreams. You also have always harbored a fascination for all things magical, supernatural, or unusual. The Burgess mansion had long been an obsession of yours, and when you finally found a way in, you took it.What is that mysterious power emanating from the basement? With everything inside of you, you must know.”

↳ Chapters: 6/?

Stay with me by @daddyjackfrost

↳ “Before Hobs Gadling, Death granted immortality to one other mortal. And like Hobs, this mortal yearned to live, to love. Death liked this woman, the one so passionate to love the world offered to her. Death, ever the matchmaker, knew that if anyone was in dire need of love, it was her pathetic, sweetheart of a brother; Dream of The Endless.”

↳ Chapters: 5/? (added: July 30th, 2024)

✔ Today I bury you in me by @the-darklings​​​

↳ “ A cursed mortal, a lonesome Dream Lord, and a story spanning one thousand years. ”

↳ Chapters: 11/11

[marvelmusing]

A Night Of Firsts AU where after finding out the baby is a darkling Aleksander starts taking time out of his day not only for his family but also taking time out of his day to train her 😭😭😭 so cute and your writing as amazing <333

Sunny Days

From the At First Sight AU

Pairing: Aleksander Morozova x Fem!Reader

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Aleksander has always been apprehensive about showcasing his power in front of your children - afraid of frightening them with the darkness that he can summon with the barest hint of a thought.

But Sonya, your eldest, had been delighted by his shadows. As soon as she could speak, she was babbling little stories for the shapes her father created over the wall of the nursery.

The twins follow you everywhere, protecting their mama like Uncle Ivan and Fedoyr protect their papa. Two little adventurers, always seeking mischief and urging Aleksander to join in on their games. After all, having a real shadow maze to trek through is far more exciting than a make-believe one.

Lidiya is always in Aleksander’s lap. It’s her favourite place to be, since it’s the prime position to play with his hands. Ever since she was a little baby, she would cling to his finger with both of her tiny little hands as if she knew, before any of you did, that her own hands held the same power.

Now, with your children growing up faster than you can believe, seeing Aleksander help your daughter with her summoning brings a soft smile to your lips as you watch them.

“Clasp them together, Lidochka,” he instructs her gently. “Like this.”

Her dark brows furrow together in concentration, her tongue poking out from the corner of her mouth as she copies her father. He nods encouragingly at her.

“Now call your shadows.”

Wisps of darkness slither through the air towards her hands and Aleksander’s eyes are alight with pride.

“Well done, solnyshko.”

The summer sun isn’t too hot yet, since it’s still early in the morning, so your little family has taken advantage of the lull in heat and settled yourselves on the grounds of the Little Palace.

Sonya is sitting beside you, her face buried in a book that had been a birthday gift from you and Aleksander. Her eyes are distant as they skim quickly over the words on the pages, her attention fully immersed in the story.

The twins are playing over the grass, their red keftas discarded onto the floor as they chase after one another. Peering up at the position of the sun, you realise it won’t be long before the Crown Prince - little Kolya - will be arriving to join in on their fun.

King Nikolai and Queen Zoya have done a considerable amount of good for Ravka, with plenty of help from you and Aleksander, and their son has a firm friendship with the twins. He also enjoys asking Sonya questions which you know she secretly enjoys answering. Given that the Prince is only a year younger than her, the two of them appear to get along well despite their drastic differences in personality.

Days like this are among your favourites, with your little family gathered together. Aleksander lifts his eyes to meet yours and from the soft smile on his face you know he feels the same. His smile widens at the sight of you becoming slightly flustered by his gaze.

“Let’s go show your mama how well you summon.”

Her entire face lights up at the prospect of showing you her power. Aleksander has always tried his hardest for her to be proud of her gift with the shadows. She clambers into your lap easily and you help her balance herself with a gentle hand on her back.

“Mama, look.”

Shadows twirl around her fingers with much less finesse than her father’s but to an otkazat’sya like you her power is no less of a marvel.

“Clever girl,” you say, smoothing your hand over her dark curls. “Are you excited about going to school in the autumn?”

She nods.

Aleksander unbuttons the front of his kefta as he sits down the chair next to you, crossing his long legs at the ankle. His eyes skim over to check on the twins, his expression softening as he observes their laughter before his attention returns to you and Lidiya.

“We’ll have to have her measurements taken for her kefta.”

He reaches for the teapot at the centre of the table, pouring a cup for himself.

“Black?” you ask.

He tilts his head slightly as he decanters two cubes of sugar into his tea.

“Genya suggested a blue kefta with black embroidery for everyday use - full black for formal occasions. I wanted to ask what you thought of such a thing.”

You hum quietly, brows drawn together in consideration. Black is not only the colour for a shadow summoner but also the leader of the Grisha.

“I’m not sure.”

Lidiya will already be different from the other Grisha because of her power, wearing a unique kefta will set her apart from them even more but you don’t want to feel as though she should hide her power.

The little girl in question slides down from your lap, running off to play with her brother and sister. As you ponder Aleksander’s suggestion, you keep your eyes on your daughter, trying to picture what will be best for her.

“I think we should keep her in blue whilst she’s in school, to keep her the same as the other summoners.” Aleksander sips on his tea, nodding. “When she’s older she can decide if she wants black.”

“A graduation present perhaps?” he suggests.

You nod with a soft smile. The thought of Lidiya finishing school at the Little Palace seems forever away.

Aleksander turns his head to look at your eldest.

“How is your book, zolotze?”

Aleksander is one of the few people who won’t receive a small frown of confusion in response when Sonya is disturbed from her reading. Instead, she smiles at him.

“It’s good, papa.”

“Will you have finished it soon?”

She hums quietly, her brows creases together in thought - a mirror image of her younger sister - as she considers the book in her hands.

“I think so.”

Aleksander smiles. Sonya reads just as voraciously as her father.

“Why don’t we go to the library tomorrow and pick out a few new ones for you?”

She nods with a smile, closing her book and placing it aside to reach for the cup of tea you’ve poured for her.

Clouds shift above you, allowing the sun to shine down over the grounds of the Little Palace. As you finish your cup of tea, you glance fondly at your husband while he watches your children playing. Lidiya has joined her two older siblings, her shadows dancing at her ankles as she chases after them.

Aleksander turns to look at you, emotion clouding over his dark eyes. The smile he gives you is heartfelt, a tender expression filling his features as you reach for his hand. His fingers curl around yours, bringing them up to his lips for a gentle kiss.

[unanswered-stars]

The Ending of Darkness

Mithras x Sylvan

This little drabble is brought to you courtesy of the lovely @jules-writes-stories and her wonderful OCs from Just Enough Light to Cast Shadows that I have simply fallen in love with.

Read here on ao3 or below the cut

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The plink, plink, plink, of water on stone rang loudly through the dark cavern. Stale air heavy with the stench of rot and fear coated the very walls. The smallest twinkle of jade peered from the shadows, the only spot of brightness in the small space.

Ragged breath passed through pale pink lips, the sound of hurt, loneliness, and desperation, a whisper in a windless world.

Memories danced between the spaces of nothing and darkness in the depths of the mountain.

Flashes of Auburn hair wrapped around long pale fingers. The faint scent of wood smoke, cinnamon, and pears tickled his nose. Warm arms wrapped tightly against his chest, drawing him closer to the peaceful sleeping fae beside him. Russet eyes swimming in so much love and affection he could have drowned in it.

The taste of salt on a tongue darting out to wet parched lips. A grime-covered hand swept away another tear before it joined the first, pressing against those jade eyes until stars danced behind closed lids.

The only feeling beyond his own skin was the stones of the floor below. No longer did a smile radiating joy and love warm the depths of his soul, instead the cold stones leached away any warmth and stole it away to places unknown till he was nothing more than a shivering mass of limbs.

A soft smile curving those perfect pink lips. Strong hands grasped in his own, guiding him through the Autumn woods. Gentle fingers against his jaw pushing their kiss deeper. A gentle melody floated on the winds as the prince hummed an ancient lullaby against his pointed ear long after he thought the darkling was sleeping.

Lithe fingers tangled in pale blonde hair, tearing from the root as though he could rip the memories away with his bare hands.

There was no returning from what he had done. No apology he could utter. No depth to which he could grovel would be a sufficient covering for his sins.

Should he ever be blessed by the presence of those beloved russet eyes they would hold nothing but hatred and sadness for what he had broken.

For he had broken a precious thing. A sacred thing. The only good thing that had ever happened to him in the entirety of his long life and he had broken it.

He did as he had always done. He lied.

“I do not love you. I could never love you.”

He had broken the only pure and lovely thing that willing wandered into his darkness and accepted him for what it was. Something he was undeserving and unworthy of in every way and yet he had been given it all and more only to turn and run away from the only one who had ever truly loved him.

So there he sat, alone, in the dark, broken for centuries untold. Until his body became one with the mountain once more and his soul was swept away beyond the edges of the world.

There was no moment of silence or great pause, life kept on, unchanging, as the soul raced the stars across the night sky.

But somewhere, deep in the forest of Autumn, a gentle voice filled with pain, sadness, and longing sang a lullaby long forgotten.

The winds of the world swept up the quiet song, flying alongside the soul between the stars as the rays of the sun made their way into the sky. And at last, Mithras could rest.

Characters by @jules-writes-stories

Drabble, moodboard, and all quotes within moodboard are from yours truly

[dangerously-human]

The lovely @softboiledwonderland tagged me to do this fanfic writier interview - thank you, sweet friend!

How many works do you have on AO3?

119 (but it's actually a bit higher... shh, we'll see after Yuletide author reveals)

What's your total AO3 word count?

242,116 (jeez louise, since when?!)

Your top 5 stories by kudos/likes:

Woke Up in a Safe House Singing (Lockwood & Co)

One More (Grishaverse)

Those Binary Stars (Endeavour)

Here's a Safe Place to Lay Your Heart Down (Lockwood & Co)

Never Hesitate at the Threshold (Lockwood & Co)

Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

I do! Sometimes I'm very slow at it, whether because I'm trying to think of something interesting to say in reply, or because I'm feeling a little uncertain about what I've posted and need to give it space to breathe before I think about it again - but I really, really appreciate comments and I love the social nature of storytelling and community-building in fandom, so I do make my best effort to always reply.

What's the fic you've written with the angstiest ending?

Now, this is an interesting question, because while I have written some pretty angsty things here and there (I've even done non-canonical major character death), my endings are usually happy or at least hopeful. The exception is drabbles, where I'm usually capturing a single emotion/moment in time. So I'll answer this with (If You Make It Out Alive) Hold That Bloody Head Up High, which is a dream rehashing of Alina killing the Darkling, and really dives into the angst of her mixed feelings and the incredible influence he continues to wield over her even in death. Honestly, it's one of my favorites, and I'm forever bummed it didn't get the appreciation it deserves.

What's the fic you've written with the happiest ending?

I do delight in a sugary-sweet fluffy ending, it must be said, so a lot of my works could qualify! I'm going to say Here's a Safe Place to Lay Your Heart Down, whether you could the ending as the post-fight dancing in the kitchen with shared earbuds, or the practically skipping home with an engagement ring.

Do you write crossovers?

I haven't to date, and I doubt I will, it's not really my jam. But who knows, an idea could surprise me.

Have you ever received hate on a fic?

I've gotten a few weird comments, but can't say I've ever gotten outright hate, which I appreciate!

Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

Absolutely not.

Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Yes, weirdly enough, recently. I decided to ignore it and hope it was a case of accidental convergence on extremely similar ideas and phrasing.

Have you ever had a fic translated?

Never had anyone even ask. I think it would be kind of cool, although honestly the inbuilt browser auto-translate has done well enough for me in reading other people's works, so idk how necessary it would be, if that makes sense? Like obviously that's not nearly as good as a true translation, but people certainly don't have to be fluent in English to read what I write, is what I'm getting at.

Have you ever co-written a fic before?

I have not, and I doubt I'd be very good at it - I'm simultaneously very possessive over my creative endeavors and not very good at speaking up for what I want (though I'm learning). It would have to be someone I really trust and already think similarly to, if I were ever going to try it.

What's your all-time favorite ship?

This is horrifyingly difficult to answer, yeesh. I'm going to say John/Aeryn from Farscape, but know that I could give dozens of answers and they'd probably all be equally true.

What's a WIP that you want to finish but don't think you ever will?

Nothing that I've actually started posting to AO3. Some of those may take me a lifetime to finish (*cough* Take His Hand), but finish them I will! But I do have a couple WIPs languishing in Scrivener that I'm not sure I'll ever complete. The Endeavour spy AU comes to mind, and one or two Community projects... Sometimes I just have to rework them to a smaller scale and that has to be enough, instead of capturing the entire idea I set out with.

What are your writing strengths?

Introspection, layered dialogue, symbolism, poetic language

What are your writing weaknesses?

Plot (argh), transitions and actually addressing the spaces between what I find interesting or important, pacing (probably related to previous), remembering to describe things - I think my descriptions are lovely when I add them, but I rarely visualize while I write or read, so I don't tend to write for those who do

What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

It can work, but I think a lot of authors overdo it. I haven't done it myself (that I can remember, anyway), but my Spanish is good enough that I could if it fit the story.

Actually, wait, I lied - I definitely have, for this year's Rare Pair Exchange assignment, Lingua Franca. Little bit of messy Spanish dialogue, and technically some French, but a single phrase hardly counts.

What's a fandom/ship you haven't written for yet but want to?

I keep meaning to write some Broadchurch gen... Maybe one day.

What's your favorite fic you've written?

Extremely difficult question to answer. Those Binary Stars is always going to be one of my greatest accomplishments, but to pick something a bit more recent, I'd say Woke Up in a Safe House Singing.

Tag, you're it (with no pressure): @itripandfallalot, @menina89, and @fairytale-lights <3

[dreamtheatre]

What I Write

Doctor Who (9-15th Doctors and their companions, the Master) Star Wars (The Acolyte -> Prequels -> Clone Wars -> The Bad Batch) EPIC: The Musical (Odysseus, Telemachus, Hermes) Harry Potter (The Marauders Era, Tom Riddle) The Hunger Games (Finnick Odair and Coriolanus Snow) Bridgerton (The Bridgerton Brothers - Anthony, Benedict and Colin) Shadow and Bone (The Darkling, Nikolai Lantsov, The Crows)

What I Write: Fluff, Angst, Drabbles, Headcannons, Fics, Oneshots, Series (Maybe?)... and more! Mostly x F!Reader, but can be GN or M! as well.

What I Don't Write: Smut (Sorry, I just don't feel comfortable writing this sort of text). Homophobia, Transphobia, or Racism Really Dark Stuff (non con, dub con, stalker, kidnapping... etc. unless i think that the level of the stuff is acceptable)

If you request, please accept my boundaries with respect. I appreciate every person that takes time to read things that I write, and I'll do my best to write good pieces! Thanks!!

dreamtheatre xx

[searchingroleplays]

hi everyone! 💞 im 28f looking for 21+ long term rp partners to write with! im DYING for fantasy plots but also for some historical plots set in ancient rome/renaissance/medieval era etc and maybe greek mythos and you’ll see why from my list of fandoms! im mainly looking for cc x cc pairings (i will be writing my female character) since i have crossover brainrot at the moment, and i really want to do long term writing where my character really bonds with yours and develops a strong relationship with each other. There will be banter, flirting and will lead to smut though I’d like for our characters to bond first before moving to that stage.

I primarily write mxf pairings and am happy to double but would like my main focus on my female character’s development first (happy to double immediately if it works with the main plot - we can discuss). I’m open to OCs too so long as they are set in fantasy or any of the historical eras/greek mythos I’ve mentioned.

I would like a literate/semi-literate roleplayer, I’m very descriptive but I’m not too fussed about length but I typically range 300-600 words. I can send you my writing/drabble samples if you want. I like to talk OOC if that's not your thing that’s fine but I definitely get dopamine kicks if we share lore, playlists, pinterest boards or at least have passionate discussions about our characters! 

I’m familiar with many fandoms, just to name a few canon characters I would LOVE to have interact with my characters (bolded is high priority)

Fantasy:

Game of Thrones: Oberyn Martell, Robb Stark

House of the Dragon: Aemond Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen, Criston Cole, Jacaerys Targaryen

ACOTAR/TOG/CC: Lucien Vanserra, Azriel, Eris Vanserra, Tarquin, Tamlin

The Witcher: Geralt

Grishaverse: Nikolai Lantsov, The Darkling

Historical:

Bridgerton: Phillip Crane, Anthony Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton, Michael Stirling

Ghost of Tsushima: Jin Sakai

Assassins Creed: Ezio Auditore, Arno Dorian, Cesare Borgia

If you’re interested give this plot a like and I’ll reach out! If you don’t write any of the above but can see similarities with the character you write with any of the above (regardless of canon or OC) give this a like anyway and I’ll reach out!

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[dreamlandcreations]

Thank you for the tag @kayhi808

Rules: reveal the titles of the documents in your WIP folder and tag as many people as there are documents. Let others ask questions about the ones that interest them and post snippets or explain the contents as you see fit!

I'm starting a new post bc I have too many WIPs (and these are just the ones in my drafts) 🙈

tag as many people as there are documents... but but but there are more than a hundred drafts 😭 anyway

tagging: @zablife @raincoffeeandfandoms @cinebration @marvelmusing @massivecolorspygiant @celestialspecial @stardustmorozov @startrekkingaroundasgard @oneeyedvisenya @happilyhertale @drabbles-mc @withmyteeth @runnning-outof-time @storiesbyrhi @nickfowlerrr

Little Miller - Benny Miller x Reader

Not tonight - Boba Fett x assassin!Reader (x Fennec Shand)

Speak freely - Boba Fett x half alien!Reader (platonic)

Games - Boba Fett x Mandalorian!Reader

Just a simple man - Jango Fett x half alien!Reader

Happily ever after - Bucky Barnes x Steve Rogers

Hey, Kid - Poe Dameron x Skywalker!Reader

First - Poe Dameron x Skywalker!Reader

The King - Tattooed Biker!Boba Fett x Reader

A deal is a deal - Raymond Smith x half Asian!Reader

Day and Night - Brother Day x Reader

Second Chances - Boba Fett x force sensitive!Reader

One King - Bishop x vampire!Reader (Night Teeth!au)

Reality - Boba Fett x force sensitive!Reader

I know what day it is - Bishop x Reader

Slave to Sensation - changeling!Billy Russo x psy!Reader

Angel's crush - Bishop x tattoo artist!reader

What you need - Billy Russo x autistic!Reader

What you want - Billy Russo x autistic!Reader

What you have - Billy Russo x autistic!Reader

Tangled, twisted or maybe something right - Billy Russo x Stark!Reader

Best friend - Bucky Barnes x Wilson!Reader

Stranger - Billy Russo x Reader

Apprentice - Doctor Strange x sorceress!Reader

Misery loves company - Venom x Reader x Eddie

We broke up - Eddie x Reader x Venom

Once upon a time - King Arthur x royal!Reader

Wicked - shifter!Santi x witch!Reader

Desert Flower - shifter!Benny x (non)human!Reader

Reaper - Venom x Reader x Eddie

The proposal (Would you like to series) Tommy x Reader x Alfie

Kissing Alfie Solomons - Alfie x Reader

Lighten up - Darkling x Fjerdan!Reader

Faeted hearts - fae king!Alfie x half-fae!Reader

Castaway AU - Billy Russo x Reader

Grimm AU - blutbad!Alfie x grimm!Reader

Fearless - Alfie Solomons x Shelby!Reader

I'm here for you - Billy Russo x Reader

Scheming, games and secrets - Alfie x Reader + Tommy

Fortune Favours the Brave - Eddie Munson x cheerleader!Reader

What women want - Billy Russo x genderfluid/nonbinary(afab)!Reader

Slayer - dragon shifter!Alfie Solomons x warrior princess!Reader

See you at the office - Alfie Solomons x ex-assistant!Reader

Weave it into words - (clan leader) king!Alfie Solomons x Shelby princess!Reader (Brave AU)

Crave the love - prince!Billy Russo x princess!Reader

Jeweller - Alfie Solomons x Tatiana's cousin!Reader

What's underneath? - Alfie x Reader

You only need to ask - Raymond Smith x aristocrat!Reader

What about dessert? - chef!Alfie x manager!Reader (modern!au)

The bright side - FO!Poe Dameron x Jedi!Reader

More than seeking comfort - Eddie Brock x Reader

Bait - Derek Hale x hunter!Reader

Cosy on the throne - Tattooed Biker!Boba Fett x Reader

This is not your color - Eddie Munson x Reader

Distraction - Max x Reader (Mad Max: Fury Road)

Three is still a company - Billy Russo x Reader x Frank Castle

You missed a spot - Brother Day x Reader

Behind closed doors - Darkling x Sun Summoner!Reader

Don't mind me - Alfie Solomons x Reader (x Tommy Shelby)

Feeling adventurous? - Eddie Munson x Reader

I can wait - Alina x Reader (Darkling x Alina x Mal)

Why the f*ck not? - Alfie Solomons x Reader x May Carleton x Tommy Shelby

Solace - Boba Fett x Reader

First time - Billy Russo x Reader

I'm all yours - Billy Russo x Reader

Patience - Billy Russo x Reader

The Happiest Day of Our Lives - Darkling x Sun Summoner!Reader

Mirror, mirror - Aleksander Morozova x Reader (xAlina)

Perfect - Darkling x Reader

Necessary evil - Darkling x Inferni!Reader

King of the Seven Seas - Atlantean king!Alfie x Reader

Don't you f*cking dare - chef!Alfie Solomons x manager!Reader

Do you doubt me? - James Delaney x Strange!Reader

Remedy - James Delaney x Reader

Unexpected - Matt Murdock x Reader x Elektra

Sweet torment - Alfie Solomons x Reader

Mr CEO - Billy Russo x Reader

Complications - Darkling x reader

Preying on you tonight - werewolf!Billy Russo x Reader

Sweet victory - Jake Seresin x Reader

The fun kind - Jake Seresin x Reader

Catch me if you can - Jake Seresin x Reader

Black and White - Darkling x Fjerdan princess!Reader

Stay Forever - Jake Seresin x BFF!Reader

In my corner - Billy Russo x Reader

Heartbeat - Milo/Lucien Crown x Reader

Just friends - modern!Alfie Solomons x Reader

That's the rule - Jake Seresin x Reader

Fire and Blood - Daemon x daughter!Reader (platonic)

The Bronze Witch - Aemond Targaryen x Daemon's daughter!Reader

Unity - Darkling x Fjerdan!Reader x Nikolai Lantsov

Risk and reward - Jake Seresin x Reader

Late night visit - Aemond x Reader

Peace offering - Aemond x Reader

The first warning - Darkling x Grisha!Reader

Stay with me - Darkling x Grisha!Reader

Like calls to like - Darkling x Grisha!Reader

Darkest hearts - Darkling x Nikolai's twin!Reader

Nothing - Darkling x Grisha!Reader

Heartbreak - Jake 'Hangman' Seresin x Reader

The eternity of this day - Darkling x Sun Summoner!Reader

A dream come true - Eames x Reader

A debt to be paid - Aemond x Reader

Honourable Quest - Xenk Yendar x Reader

Honouring a Debt - Xenk Yendar x Reader

Sacrifice of Honour - Xenk Yendar x Reader

My Queen - Daemon Targaryen x Stark!Reader

Naru - Sesshōmaru x modern!Reader

Fire and Blood, Ashes and Dust - Daemon Targaryen x niece!Reader

Give him to me - Daemon Targaryen x niece!Reader

The Taming of the Dragon - Daemon Targaryen x Stark!Reader

The day you died - supervillain!Darkling x superhero!Reader

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Welcome

dividers found here by saradika

About me

I've lived many lives on this app. Many moons ago, I had a preppy personal blog and a Christine Daae role play account that kept me occupied in Calculus class. Now I write various short fluff drabbles. I might throw in some angst from time to time, but I promise it will always have a happy ending.

I'm spiritual, but in the broom closet so to speak. Artemis, Thor and Loki have been by my side for years, but as I revisit my craft others have approached with lessons to be learned. I also want to use this page as a digital grimoire to organize my thoughts.

I love reading, writing, and the victorian gothic aesthetic. You can catch me swooning over various fictional characters that have caught my eye which may include any of the following from my favorite pieces of media:

- Resident Evil: Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, Carlos, Lady Dimitrescue - Dracula: Dracula, Jonathan Harker, - Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, Gortash, Halsin, Wyll, - Dragon's Age: Lucanis, - Call of Duty: Price, Ghost, Soap, Gaz, Graves, Valeria, Makarov, Alejandro, - Love and Deepspace: Sylus, Rafayel, Zayne, Xavier, Caleb, - Various : Miguel O'Hara, Sylas Briarwood, Steven Grant, Steve Rogers, Loki, Thor, Strahd von Zarovich, The Darkling, Legend (Caraval series), Kylo Ren, Din Djarin, Arthur Morgan.

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