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Edward Gorey Christmas art.

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Ho ho ho, Merry Tropemas!

May this holiday fluff bring you a little joy.

Special thanks to @ashesfromashes for her kindness.

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"Let Your Heart Be Lightly Caffeinated"

Red, White, & Royal Blue. Alex / Henry.

1810 words. Rated T.

Tags: coffee shop AU, academia AU, holiday fluff, romance, flirting, yearning, silly and unapologetic Christmas references, getting together.

Alex laughs. “Yeah, I see how it is. Hurt my feelings, why don't you.” He leans forward over the counter, looking up from under his lashes in a manner that's charmingly conspiratorial. “It's a lucky thing you're my favorite, Professor.”

Henry knows that it's hyperbolic and anatomically impossible, but it's only fair to acknowledge it: Alex's words make his smitten little heart feel like it grows three sizes. ‘Tis the season for holiday nonsense, after all.

Truth be told, he almost always feels nonsensical around Alex.

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Click to read it on AO3

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Happy Holidays

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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Ho ho ho, Merry Tropemas!

May this holiday fluff bring you a little joy.

Special thanks to @ashesfromashes for her kindness.

🎄🎄🎄

"Let Your Heart Be Lightly Caffeinated"

Red, White, & Royal Blue. Alex / Henry.

1810 words. Rated T.

Tags: coffee shop AU, academia AU, holiday fluff, romance, flirting, yearning, silly and unapologetic Christmas references, getting together.

Alex laughs. “Yeah, I see how it is. Hurt my feelings, why don't you.” He leans forward over the counter, looking up from under his lashes in a manner that's charmingly conspiratorial. “It's a lucky thing you're my favorite, Professor.”

Henry knows that it's hyperbolic and anatomically impossible, but it's only fair to acknowledge it: Alex's words make his smitten little heart feel like it grows three sizes. ‘Tis the season for holiday nonsense, after all.

Truth be told, he almost always feels nonsensical around Alex.

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Click to read it on AO3

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shit man tomorrow is christmas eve i swear yesterday was June 2010

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Eugene gets me

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reblog with one creative goal that you would like to pursue in 2025 in the tags

it doesn’t have to be ‘big’ and there is no pressure to complete said goal. but i’d love to hear from writers, artists, performers, academics, designers, coders, and so on! 🤍

if it’s a creative outlet, it’s included. let’s inspire each other ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚

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you better watch out you better watch out YOU BETTER WATCH OUT

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Alex Claremont-Diaz ☕️

Thank you to @kiwiana-writes for the prompt! It was my first shot at book Alex in TZPs illusive Shakespearen shirt he wore for world vogue. I loved getting to try something new!

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2024 Writing Roundup

Tagged by the wonderful @cha-melodius and @eusuntgratie, both of whom wrote stories I loved this year!

After 2023, a year in which I didn't write a single word until... December 28th or thereabouts, I decided to set myself a little writing goal for 2024. The goal, as recorded in my phone's notes: "Write more."

With 21 stories–a total of 86,318 words–posted in 2024, I suppose it's safe to say I did, in fact, meet that incredibly vague goal.

I'm hoping to post one more story yet this year, but in the meantime, here's my recap!

JANUARY

Right on Time (RWRB, T, 6.9k) First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz has a massive crush on Prince Henry. They meet at a chaotic wedding. Not that wedding, though.

Study (RWRB, G, 100 words) Alex supporting Henry in all circumstances, in 100 words.

FEBRUARY

Justifiable Cause (RWRB, E, 1.4k) Bathroom blowjobs at a fancy gala; Alex would say it's on-brand and totally justified.

Just Deserts (RWRB, E, 1.3k) Henry expresses his appreciation for Alex... physically, in a limo.

Heart-shaped (RWRB, G, 300 words) Alex loves sunglasses. Henry loves Alex (and his sunglasses).

Common Misconceptions of Ghosting (RWRB, M, 26.9k) It's a fine emotional line between haunting and ghosting, particularly when Henry is a literal ghost and he's literally haunting Alex. AKA: it's a 5+1 times ghost love story, baby, just say yes.

Matter of Fact (RWRB, E, 1.9k) Hot weather, hot outfits, and hot, sticky thoughts in the kitchen.

MARCH

No Love Lost (RWRB, T, 1.6k) Fake hating: Alex and Henry absolutely can't stand each other, not one bit, except for the fact that it's actually the complete opposite.

Syntax (RWRB, G, 300 words) The words they use while building a home.

APRIL

Beach Weather (RWRB, M, 400 words) Alex has a Baywatch moment at the lake house.

On A Technicality (RWRB, E, 2.6k) Good boyfriend behavior, flirting, and cannoli in a snowstorm. It escalates quickly

MAY

All Routes Lead to Love (RWRB, M, 19.2k) Three times public transit plays Cupid between Alex and Henry, and one time it's no help whatsoever. A public transit romcom!

JUNE

Moonlighting (RWRB, T, 13.3k) Henry has a surreal week, including but not limited to: witnessing a car crash, finding himself in the middle of a bank robbery, and having a strange reaction to pharmaceuticals. Possibly the most unexpected part of all of it is running into his ex, Alex.

JULY

SHARING A SLICE (RWRB, T, 4.1k) Cakegate bodyswap!

AUGUST

Nothing posted. I wrote a fair bit for one story in particular, but those words are still languishing in my WIP folder.

SEPTEMBER

Listen to This (RWRB, G, 500 words) Henry and Alex are in love and taking a road trip. Americana ensues.

Sugar Chemistry (RWRB, T, 975 words) A celebrity meet-cute, but sideways.

Retrouvailles (RWRB, T, 500 words) A faux-noir ambiance for two spies coming back together after a time apart.

A Sea Cure (RWRB, G, 916 words) Maybe Henry is in mourning, but he's still got a puppy who needs exercise.

OCTOBER

Soft Skills (RWRB, T, 900 words) Leaving the monarchy: a slightly more proactive–and punchy–approach.

NOVEMBER

BOLD STATEMENT (RWRB, M, 929 words) The t-shirt says "SPIT TEQUILA IN MY MOUTH." Henry obliges.

DECEMBER

No Strangers to Convention (Future Perfect) (RWRB, T, 920 words) Romance and reassurance in an empty parking lot.

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I found looking back at my writing this year really fun! No-pressure tagging a few folks to do the same, if you feel so inclined: @myheartalivewrites @sparklepocalypse @alasse9 @anincompletelist @ninzied

@caterpills @writes-in-space @cactusdragon517 @theprinceandagcd @schweetheart

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my goal for 2025 is small simple and clear: change my whole entire life

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