sagely-enchanted

[sagely-enchanted]

to prove that nothing's out to get you

written for the @aftg-mixtape for @littlefoldedpaperstars inspired by The Bug Collector by Haley Heynderickx 

summary: and there's a black car on the doorstep that you swear is out to get you * * * Or as Jean's first game creeps closer, the Moriyama's come to watch. Fortunately for Jean, Jeremy is there to protect him. - Read on AO3

[sagely-enchanted]

WIN YOUR VERY OWN MIXTAPE GIFT!

AFTG Mixtape 2025 drops THIS Sunday, February 2nd, and we are so excited to welcome you to the first ever AFTG Mixtape B-Sides!

This one’s for the fans, for the commenters, for those of you waiting on tenterhooks for this year’s Mixtape to drop so you can inhale the gorgeous art, the masterful fic. This year, we’re offering three of you the chance to win your very own mixtape gift!

How does it work?

For every 10 quality engagements with a Mixtape creation you receive one entry into the drawing.

What counts as an engagement?

One comment on AO3 = one engagement! Leave a comment on AO3: Write something thoughtful! We’re expecting more than just emojis here.

One promotion on social media = one engagement! Promote with a post on social media: This must include more than just hitting reblog: it needs to include your comments and also tag the creator + Mixtape account. Feel free to be creative: Memes are great! Gifs are great! Use your imagination to show your love!. 

How to enter:

Once you have 10 engagements, you can submit an entry HERE. You will need to screen shot each of your engagements and attach them. You can submit one entry per form, however you may submit the form as may times as you need.

Important note: you cannot use engagements more than once: for example, commenting on the same fic/art twice only counts as one engagement. You CAN however both comment on a fic/art and promo that same fic/art on social media: that would count as two engagements.

Eligibility: the only requirements are that you must have an AO3 account, and you cannot be a current Mixtape participant!

What you could win:

Winners will receive either fic or art from one of our Mixtape creators. The minimum word count for B-side fics is 2500, with comparable expectations for art. As the winner, you will get to submit a ship, a song, and any nopes/squicks that might apply. You will also be able to submit a preference for art or fic, however we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet that preference. By submitting your entry you understand that your gift may be fic, or art, no matter your preference.

DATES:

Entries can be submitted through March 16th.

Winners will be drawn March 19th.

B-Sides will be posted April 27th.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTRY FORM

Questions? DM us on tumblr, bluesky, or twitter! You can also email us at aftgmixtape@gmail.com

Happy Mixtaping!

xoxo

Zan (justadreamfox) + Mandi (likearecord)

[sagely-enchanted]

my world, your orbit

written for the @aftgexchange for @declanist,

summary: They lapse back into a silence over the phone and Neil can hear the clear way that Andrew breathes, intentionally loud enough that it makes him want to follow along. He burns through three cigarettes before either of them speak again. * * * Snapshots of Andrew and Neil, miles apart and right beside each other, as they navigate Neil's fifth year and Andrew's first year as a pro. - Read on AO3

[sagely-enchanted]

spirits of martrydom

written for the @aftgexchange for @jeanmoreua,

summary: Neil is pretty sure that he’s drowning, a phantom feeling of a washcloth and water rushing over his head as he stares into the never ending hazel. The blonde of his hair is so bright that it nearly blinds him when compared to the dark of the dorm. He squeezes his eyes shut tightly, willing the image to disappear when he opens his eyes next, but Andrew is still there. * * * Andrew gets released early from Easthaven and finds Neil at Evermore. - Read on AO3