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THE NEXT PRINCE EP. 5 + txt posts

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if i had a nickel every time the highest budget bl in the industry had a plot where a heir was involved with his bodyguard, the bodyguard and heir's relationship wasn't supported because technically they were adopted relatives, a patriarch was playing chess and viciously manipulating his heirs, there was a minor clan with an abusive dad, and a minor clan's heir was extremely kinky with a servant. i would have two nickels. which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice

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Moral of the story : you need an entire team of scheming people in order for any lesbian situationships to end in an actual relationship

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charan appologizing for not getting them better seats, oh this man is just begging to be disciplined for not providing his prince with enough comfort

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Charan: Damn, now we've also got to fight that book store owner.

Kanin: Not if I 🥺👉🏼👈🏼 our way out of this.

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I'm sorry but my father lying to me about the death of my child for 20 years would be my villain origin story.

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I knew this looked familiar

The next prince | ep 1

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There’s a lot to be said about Tang being the one to kill Jingna. After all the fighting and bloodshed, Mo and Thongkam finally reached a compromise and the movie could have ended right there. It would’ve been a bittersweet ending considering all the losses beforehand, but that was still too much. Instead, Tang, a man of the law, attacks them. He specifically attacks the queer characters. First trying to murder Thongkam and then successfully murdering Jingna. Of all the characters Jingna could be said to have the most “innocence” in his relation to the family’s infighting, but he still gets killed. By a character representing the law. At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about the ending considering I tend to have more of an aversion to queer stories that end so tragically but I don’t think there was any other way they could end this with the message they were trying to send. It’s a film about inequality and a happy ending is not possible because of these inequalities. Even if the characters can find peace amongst each other it doesn’t matter if the law says otherwise. It’s also what makes his death so painful. The film started and ended with the deaths of two gay men who did not need to die if the law was in their favor. If Thongkam was accepted as Sek’s husband he would have lived. If a symbol of the law didn’t actively try to kill Jingna with bloodshot eyes that can’t see right from wrong he would have lived. The ending leaves you feeling devastated, helpless, and in some ways shocking but it just couldn’t have gone another way.

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— The​ Paradise​ of​ Thorns, 2024

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'There's only one bed' trope but instead of a bed it's a mosquito net

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Me at the beginning of TPoT: It's about poverty. It's about homophobia. It's about the lack of access to healthcare in rural communities. It's about disability and caregiver burnout. It's about what children owe their parents and what parents owe their children. It's about family and who counts as such in the eyes of society and the eyes of the law.

Me by the end of TPoT: what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck

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life was simpler when loki just wanted that stupid blue cube

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—Fyodor Dostoevsky

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kinn grabbing porsches dick in the middle of a gunfight you will always be famous to me

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Cookie's Fic Recs

I feel like no one really does rec lists anymore! But last night I was feeling and sappy and mushy and decide to put together my own little list of fics I love. These are in no particular order, and they don't follow any real theme/tropes other than I dearly love them all, and you should definitely give them a read!

*I tried to tag everyone I could find a blog for, but if I missed anyone, please let me know I can tag them!

The Instinctual Gravitation Towards Warmth by kimkhimhant (@kimkhimhant)

This is my comfort fic. No joke, this is what I read when I want to die. It’s angsty as all hell, it’s made me cry, but it is so indescribably good. Kim is an addict going through recovery, finding love and family along the way. He hits rock bottom—arguably multiple times—but always claws his way back, always with the support of the people that love him. It’s such a beautifully written and cathartic story, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read it. But it’s almost certainly the fic I’ve reread the most. 

Error in the Code by BlackwaterVial (@blackwatervial)

Sneaking this VegasPete onto my otherwise KimChay list bc it altered me. I think most people already know what it is, but jic: it’s a sci-fi/cyberpunk/android AU, and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever read. I go feral for androids and this fic delivers in all the best ways. The world building alone makes me weep. But all of the characters interactions, the way we get such an in depth feel for everyone despite the limited PoV, and the most satisfying take I’ve seen on android artificial intelligence ever—I can’t recommend this story enough. 

Idiots & Idioms by snickerdoodlles (@snickerdoodlles)

This one is actually a series, and it's genuinely so much fun to read. For the most part it's a SocMed fic with Chay taking over Wik's twitter and making it everyone's problem, and it's fkn hysterical. This one is actually a series, and it's genuinely so much fun to read. For the most part it's a SocMed fic with Chay taking over Wik's twitter and making it everyone's problem, and it's fkn hysterical.

Silver for Truth by snickerdoodlles (@snickerdoodlles)

This fic is the Kim & Khun vs. Tawan team-up we deserve. Kim is a ruthless, demented bitch, that's too cool to beat Tawan to death bc what if he messes up his wrists right before a show?? Big, get 'im. Kim is the feral-est cat ever, leaving behind evidence and bodies for Kinn bc saying "hey bro, I still love you/look out for you" is too much emotion for him. The fic is also from Tawan's PoV which also makes it the funniest thing ever, for reason that I won't spoil <3

The Wiked Lies We Live by shubaka (@shubaka)

Oh my god, this fic. Canon divergence (technically??) where most things happen as normal... except KimChay have been bodyswaped at the start of it. The little twists Shu puts on the events of canon, given it isn't the correct characters experiencing them (such as Big being very confused about why Kim is suddenly nice to him??) are so much fun.

A Portrait of Affection by froginthesun (@froginthesun)

Kim is an artist and Chay is the part time nude model he hires. ‘Nuff said right there, except no it isn’t, this fic is beautiful. Kim’s frustration with his craft is palpable, and so is the way he rediscovers his passion through Chay. The writing is wonderfully detailed, every chapter felt like walking through a museum. And tension slowly building between them—unf. 

Sunshine in My Closet by moneskin 

This is an A/B/O AU that is so satisfying to read. Typical hilarious boundary violations (Chay stealing Kim’s clothes, a bewildered Kim handing over a freshly worn outfit, having barely any idea who this strange kid is) characteristic of the AU, but then the story also delves deeper into more serious topics. Chay has a history of abuse from a past alpha that he has to learn how to navigate with Kim, who is incredibly patient and works hard to make Chay feel safe and loved. Overall a very sweet and comforting read. Seriously, this fic makes me melt.

Your Body Feels Like Disrespect by Blue_Jay (@bluejayfiction)

This fic is so funny because it begins with Kim blurting out, in the middle of an Important Mafia MeetingTM, that he and Chay aren’t having sex, and then wanting to die about it. Followed by Kim’s family trying very hard to both support and terrorize him. It’s hilarious, sexy, and one of my favorite reads when I need a pick me up. (Bless Kinn’s determination to be a Good and Supportive Brother, and Vegas for being the Worst Person Ever.) 

In Silent Screams (In Wildest Dreams) by BelladonnaWyck and StratsWrites 

This is definitely a darker fic. There’s DubCon, Kim is generally Sketchy, but it’s very hot. And I love explorations of his character where he isn’t just outwardly psychotic and cruel. This fic shows the kind of dark that I think Kim could have been, if you just tilted his character a little to the left. He still seems very much the way he is in canon, but he’s also… a lot more calculating and cold, sometimes. I love it. 

Forget-me-always by bisexualbard (@bisexualbard-writes)

I cannot sing the praises of this fic enough. I think it’s probably tied for IGTW for my most-read fics. I’ve probably read this one more often in reality, but only bc it’s shorter. But oh my god, does it hurt. Kim gets struck with amnesia post-break up, does a little light stalking, and gets Chay to help him learn/remember who he is. In the process realizes that wow his life sucks, and there’s no way he wants to go back to it. Especially if he’s the kind of person that hurt Chay. He would rather start over. (Ofc, he doesn’t get to). This fic makes me cry, it’s so good 

Coffeehouse Play by AirgodSLV

This is a canon divergence AU that I adore. The KimChay characterization is on point. I love that despite everything going on around them, they also get to be two boys that hang out and play videogames and try to shove each other off the couch while Porsche makes dinner. Given the age difference it’s so easy to make Kim Older and MatureTM, but he’s still a kid, and this story never once forgets that. It felt so honest and true to his character that Kim does have a lot of plans, and he’s very smart, but he’s also still so young, and sometimes shit just goes wrong. 

Want and Need by bisexualbard (@bisexualbard-writes)

God, this fic. T h i s f i c. Post-canon Chay goes to therapy and becomes a camboy (in that order) and it’s delicious. Watching the steady breakdown of his and Porsche’s relationship is so satisfying. Everything one of them does to make things worse feels awful, but is so in character that it’s hard to be mad at them for their decisions. Kim readily giving up control if it means he can be with Chay, and Chay getting a crash course in how to dom. All of it is just. So good. This is such a good fic

Your Look, Through This Lens by WildelyDawn (@wildelydawn)

AU where Chay becomes Kim’s photographer. This fic emotionally hobbled me. Just a fair warning. You will cry. But that said, the ending isn’t nearly as sad as the tags would have you believe! At least in my opinion. I think it’s fairly open/hopeful, and beautiful either way. I love the way this fic shows how Kim balances being Wik while also being part of the mafia. And I love how temperamental he is; always hot and cold, while remaining pretty even as far as how he expresses himself. Always very aloof/detached, just out of reach, with Chay never really sure where he stands/what Kim wants. But at the same time the fic happens just before Kim gets a big break, and the subtle ways he shows his excitement and nerves as things start coming together—it’s wonderful. 

Love’s a Two-Way Dream by giraffeter (@giraffeter)

This fic is dark. Kim atticwife’s Chay and it’s not a good time. But!! It’s not just dark for the sake of it; Kim is a genuine sociopath, yes, but it unfolds slowly. You get a sense of creeping dread as he does things that are just a little bit off, until finally the Big Bad Thing happens. At first he seems normal, playing the part of good and respectful boyfriend. But it just goes downhill from there, and I love every word of it. The ending especially is very satisfying. 

In the Dark of the Night by bisexualbard (@bisexualbard-writes)

Not to recc everything Bard writes, but… This is a rape recovery fic that I feel handles the subject matter incredibly well. There’s no gratuitous rape scenes, and even with the flashbacks, I don’t remember any of them being incredibly detailed. I think Bard handled the fic with incredible respect and grace. This is another one that’ll make you cry. The way Chay handles his past trauma while trying to have a relationship with Kim is so painfully real. And so is the way Kim wants to help him, but doesn’t really know how. But they figure it out together, and it’s amazing. (Also Kim acquires a stabby child in the form of an OC that I adore.) I just love the path Chay's recovery takes in this fic, it's so visceral and relatable. It's all around just. So good. I love this fic for the same reason I love IGTW and it's because both fics show an excellent depiction of recovery.

Chains and Crowns, A Flower Can Both Make by Sweet_William (@sweet-william-writes)

Incredibly Regency AU. Historical AUs are some of my all time favorites, and this is everything I didn’t know I needed. Sweet_William captures the essence of an Austen-esque style while still making this feel like the KinnPorsche characters. Chay is wonderfully feisty, Kim is delightfully complex, and the various family interactions always had me cackling. 

Simple Little Secrets by CorvusCloudburst (@cloudburst-ink)

Chay sees the future when he touches people. Kim thinks he’s either insane, a spy, or a conman. Oh, and Chay’s visions of Kim? Always sex-related. The shenanigans are endless. What more do you need?? They’re both crazy4crazy and it’s my favorite thing ever. Their banter is snappy and fun, the writing is sexy, and it never once gave me second-hand embarrassment despite Chay’s horrible situations. 

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I'm beginning to doubt our sanity as a fandom to trend every while for no goddamn reason. Nevertheless, it's the best time to.. FIC REC!!

1. Agate by @ironfamjam, @papysanzo. 24K, T.

What are you even doing in life if not obsessively reading ironfamjam's fics and gazing in awe at papysanzo's art? Just. Just go. You will thank me later, because this fic will turn your mind to mush.

2. a stranger beneath my face by @lancelotofthelake. 16K, N/R.

You guys need to understand that I am positively insane about this fic. More than amazing fic with perfect in-character writing. At times I wonder what would've happened if the bbcm writers just checked ao3 while writing the show. They should've read this one and incorporated it.

3. I'll die if it makes you love me by @giacarem. 7K, T.

There are so many magic reveals out there you guys, but trust me, none are like this one. The way I was entranced as if I was right in the middle of it. The way it just awed me with lines that got me staring at the void. Absolutely beautiful.

4. Once upon a time, there was a prince by @anonymintea. 2K, G.

Please. The sweetness of this. I legitimately can't. It's the mental image I want to go to sleep to every night. It's what they deserved, we deserved, everyone deserved. You guys we need more fics like this.

5. My breaths are run by your compass by @regulusrules. 71K, T.

Now that it’s completed, I am out here screaming my lungs out about how much insanity there is in this fic. You think you've read before a fic that has obsessive, devouring, all-consuming love between those two? A fic that its plot twist will keep you staring at the ceiling and what’s beyond it for a good sum of days? Think twice.

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The heart killers ft. textposts (8)

this one's for @delicatebeauties for making my day

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