#( but morpheus hasn't looked at him for years i bet )

[betterdcyz]

Listen the obvious answer is Corinthian and Morpheus right but it’s not just cause they’re neat together and opposite of each other but it’s just the dynamic between creator and masterpiece, the constant need for Dream’s attention while simultaneously trying to be his own person/nightmare and the way you write the Corinthian always kinda teetering on the edge and just the complex relationship dynamic between trying to live up to your creator’s expectations while being subject to the cravings he gave you just chefs kiss

Anyway I have feelings

Anonymously tell me what your favourite ship for my muse is. / accepting always !!

I, too, have feelings about this ship as a whole. It's complex, and complicated 'cos each is different from each other in a sense. He is the artist and Corinthian is the art; Morpheus is the sculptor and Corinthian is the sculpted. Both touch-starved in ways that are different 'cos they had different experiences to gain that touch-starveness. Corinthian is the opposite from Dream, made to be different from what Dream is. A Dark Mirror. He was made to be this and that and everything in between. He wanted Dream's attention since I think he never got much of it. Perhaps at the start, and then never again

And to acknowledge that sentence: I'll re-shape the world to look like me makes me think that's something to draw Dream's attention to him. If all humans somehow look like him. The creation creating something for himself, to be his own man and taste and learn what gains Dream's attention, but to also experience. To enjoy and take pleasure in. To do what you were made to do but in the Waking World!

Then there's the disappointment, and knowing that Corinthian ( in the comics ) felt SHAME. Haha-- *sobbing*

[valeriianz]

WIP word search game!

tagged by... @tj-dragonblade @hardly-an-escape @seiya-starsniper @lenreli @teejaystumbles and @issylra

*deep inhale* FELLAS-- between y'all i have 35 words. that's basically a whole fic lmao. i'll just pick a few from each of you otherwise this is gonna be far too long and far too revealing.

Let Me Down Easy ch3: "red" and "blanket" and "lips"

“Who is this?” Morpheus asks quietly, pointing to a portrait of a woman with red hair, the sunset behind her making her hair look like fire. 

Hob takes a long breath, holding it. The lack of response must be telling, as Hob blows out the breath only after Morpheus turns to look at him.

“Eleanor.” Hob takes a long gulp of his wine and turns toward the couch on the other side of the room.

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Eleanor was actually… probably perfect.

Which was why he confessed to her how he was still hung up on Morpheus. Trusting her to understand and help him forget. Hob had clung to her like a security blanket, which made him feel pathetic and her, smothered. Eleanor encouraged him to try therapy but it wasn’t enough. Hob knew now, in horrible ironic hindsight, that he had sabotaged himself. And when Eleanor left him, Hob didn’t fight for her to stay.

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Dream breathes into Hob’s hair, his lips pressing into the crown of his head.

Human AU, Hob meets Dream at a resort: "sigh" and "difficult"

“Can I plead my case?”

Dream sighs. Finally actually turns to glare at Hob and Hob feels just a little smug at how the young man obviously looks him over.

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“You are making this very difficult.” But Hob is still smiling. “Bet you’re bossy in bed.”

“I am.”

Bolt in the Blue ch8: "sleep" and "step"

Dream has been singing again.

It’s nothing outstanding. Just this backing hum that Hob had assumed was either done by Dessi or a single bass chord... it was such a low note.

Despite the short feature, Hob had been struck still the first night he heard it, standing behind Dream and knowing he'd set up a mic for him, but unsure why. And even now, on night three, the low timbre still stuns Hob. It's a pleasant, deep, rumbling sound. Like lulling someone to sleep.

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“Play me a song.” Dream picks out a bass at random and hands it over without so much as a moment for Hob to fully realize what was about to happen. As Hob takes it, arms working on autopilot, Dream takes a step back, crosses his arms, and waits. 

Vampire Hunter!Hob AU: "fall"

They meet up through the years, Hob slowly realizing what Dream is but refusing to believe it. Because he’s falling for him. Utterly and foolishly.

breaking the chain again and not tagging anyone ;ajshdfjk; im sorry lol i havent been paying attention to who has/hasn't done this im sorry! but i am bonus tagging @notallsandmen because the way i answered your ask about BitB was a cop out so i wanna make sure you see dis! <3

[anonymooseforever007]

WIP List :)

Hi y'all❤️ Here's a list of my current (long standing) WIPs if anyone's interested.❤️ *Note all my reader insert stories are written with the use of she/her for pronouns* KEY: (x) indicates romantic relationship --- (&) indicates platonic relationship --- (+) indicates character is mentioned but may not be physically present ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ready and Waiting- Stuff that's finished but unpublished:

Ice Cream Scoops (John Shelby x Reader)-A brief introduction to how John Shelby and Y/N L/N met and why John ended up dying every pair of his older brothers' boxers pink because of it... (1.8k)

Lost (Platonic Morpheus & Child Reader)- A quick imagine I wrote when watching The Sandman a few months ago, about a child Morpheus meets during his captivity. (598)

When You Left (Michael Gray x Reader)- ⚠️⚠️There will be a number of possible warnings in this one so please read them⚠️⚠️ This story in the form of headcannons is about when Michael runs into a girl he loved back from his village. Even though it's been years since he's seen her, he still loves her and wants to try being with her again. But what he didn't know was what was happened after he left.... (3.3k)

Remember Last Time (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- An interlude during Ring Around the Roses: On the way home from Tommy's party, Alfie's question to his wife inadvertently brings up a memory they'd both forgotten. And while Y/N can't stop laughing, Alfie is left to question all his life choices ... again... (1.4k)

Note: I don't put my little "hey what do y'all think about this" blurbs on here so there are usually a few of those in my drafts too.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In The Works- Ideas that aren't complete but I have started writing (I.E: what I'm likely stuck on like super glue):

CATastrophe (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- Alfie said the kitten could stay on ONE condition: It couldn't make a mess of anything. And you promised him that the cute little fur ball wouldn't even dream of spilling a drop of milk.... Unfortunately, the kitten made no such promises....

The History of Herstory (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- Technically a prelude to His Aunt's Stories, but this could be read as a stand alone about how a pre-war Alfie met his wife and why it wasn't love at first sight.

The "Hor" Man (Tommy Shelby x Reader & OC Child)- When a small boy takes his hand and asks for help getting home, the big brother in Tommy can't help but emerge. The only problem is the child already expects Tommy to know his address... even when Tom's never see this kid a day in his life.

Something New (Finn Shelby x Reader)- When looking for a surprise, Finn remembers the first time he meet his girl so many years ago. My favourite Finn mini trope where he falls for the person who teaches him to read.... After he embarrasses himself of course.

Glasses and Glasses (Finn Shelby x Reader)- After a fearsome storm forced the Shelby family back to their old betting shop on Watery Lane one morning, they are surprised to see someone who is absolutely not Finn comes down the stairs. The only question is.... it's been ten minutes, why hasn't she seen them yet?

Witness Protection (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- (POSSIBLY HEADCANNONS?) After seeing a crime that was not in fact his fault, Alfie's now stuck under the “protection” of the most infuriatingly positive "copper" London has, and no matter what he does, he can’t seem to get rid of her.

Try My Drink (Finn Shelby x Reader)- Having dated in secret for a few months now, the truth may all be revealed when Y/N's friends notice something odd about her drink...it is her drink right? Or is is someone else's too?... (if you notice a similar scene in "Thinking of You, I Live, that's because I wrote the idea here first and liked it so much I added it in there w/ a few changes....and forgot to finish this....but hey! GO RECYCLING!!!♻️

Daydreaming of Us (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- The Second Part of "Man of My Dreams" where Y/N once again begrudgingly finds herself face to face with her "True Love". Only this time it's on his terf...But it's ok because she's getting married soon and Alfie will be in the past.....At least thats what Tommy claims...

Take My Photo (Finn Shelby x Reader)- Last week Y/N and Finn went to get their photo taken by a professional photographer. There wasn't any specific reason for it. Finn just said he'd like a nice photo of them both for the apartment. But when they get the pictures back, Y/N sees something she didn't notice before....

Three Letter Story (Probably Finn Shelby x Reader, maybe Bonnie, Isaiah, or Michael too)- A intricate 3 part series I forgot I fully planned out a year ago about a love filled relationship that evolves over the course of WWII. It's set to be told over the course of three different letters from different young soldiers witnessing the event. Full of hidden messages and double meanings, you should know how this story ends by the time the last letter begins. (I wish I hadn't forgotten about this one, I'm super excited about it there's a rhyme and everything)

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On Deck- Things I haven't stared writing but I have a desire to make and want to start next once I get it out of my brain:

Finding the Finn in Funeral (Finn Shelby x Reader & Shelby Family)- Well, the Garrison Blew up again. And unfortunately it wasn't empty this time. The youngest Shelby was caught in the blast and has been blown to bits .....Though in a typical Shelby manner, no one told him.

Like A Good Neighbour (Bob Floyd x Reader & Jake Seresin)- A second look into the life of Y/N Floyd, set after she surprises her husband. After injuring herself on a run, Y/N is luckily saved by one very helpful neighbor. And while waiting for her husband, she may learn a few new things about the khakied crusader. (In which I finally find an excuse to make more insurance puns :D...)

The Final Chapter (Alfie Solomons & Arthur Shelby + Reader)- The concluding bit after His Aunt's Stories where the truth comes to light for everyone... And it's finally time for a beloved story to end.

Help Wanted (Finn Shelby & Reader + Alfie Solomons)- Another snippet into the relationship of Finn and Alfie's Step Daughter. This one will be about how they first met and how they became a friends before it was something else.

He Pasta Way (Luca Changretta x Reader & OC children)- Luca has mixed emotions upon seeing the present his children just made for him. Sure he loves them, but did his wife really have to give the good pasta for their crafts?

I Changed My Mind (Alfie Solomons x Reader)- The second part of Ring Around the Roses, after Tommy receives at letter that Alfie isn't dead, Y/N is left with a choice to make....But which one will it be?

Rollin 'round the Bend (Tommy Shelby & Daughter Reader)- Part 7 of the My Girl series, where we see how similar to her father Y/N is when Kent invites the friend group to his family's farm. And on the way back to the university, Y/N finally steps foot in the streets she was born on again. Darling we've made it to Birmingham... maybe?

No Return (Address) (Finn Shelby x Reader & Shelby Family)- Like he did when John wanted to marry Lizzie, Tommy decides to put his brother's girl to the test. Only this time, it may be a lot harder to get this message across...

The Eyes of Love (Michael Gray x Reader)- Upon his return from New York (which was a completely voluntary trip) Michael is excited to introduce his love to his family and she's excited to meet them....But that doesn't mean they're prepared for every question thrown their way.

The Boxer Competition (Bonnie Gold x Reader)- Y/N is completely in love with Bonnie Gold. The only problem is....She hasn't ever spoken to him. She's seen him yes, quick glances across the pub and endless teasing from her friends, but that's never been enough for her to get over he nerves of actually speaking to the golden boy. Though with one simple announcement and a overly eager sister that may all change...

Untitled (Luca Changretta x Shelby!Reader)- After the disaster that began your "engagement" to the man, Luca still isn't sure why he's here and playing your silly little courting game (threat). He's not sure why he didn't let you win the first time and end the arrangement. He's not sure why someone setting such a bright dress has so many weapons. And he's not sure why it annoys him that you are so fixed on the movie before you. The actor isn't even than handsome, he meant talented, anyway...

*Note: I don't write or post these in any particular order. They just get done in whatever manner I can finish one first in. I sometimes jump around a lot when writing. A good number of the In the Works ones are over a year old and I got stuck on them or lost motivation at the time but I don't want to give up on them yet. I have no set time line for any of these either so.... I hope y'all enjoy some of them though, even if it's just a quick idea!*

UPDATED: July 8th, 2023