#FluffandAngst

[wandering-winchesters]

A Moment That Changed Everything

Summary: After a brutal hunt, a moment with you leaves Dean feeling vulnerable.

It had been a rough hunt. The kind that left you bone-tired, covered in dirt and blood, and grateful just to be alive. Dean had seen his fair share of hunts like that, more than he could count, but this one had been particularly brutal. A rogue werewolf pack, more vicious than usual, had been tearing through a small town, and it had taken everything they had to put them down.

By the time the last werewolf was dead, Dean was running on fumes. Sam had taken a nasty hit but was still standing, while you—you’d fought like hell, never backing down, even when things looked bad. Dean had seen you take a few hard knocks, and it had worried him, but he knew better than to try and tell you to sit out. You were too stubborn for that, and he respected you for it, even if it made him want to wrap you in bubble wrap sometimes.

After the fight, they’d made their way back to the motel, dragging their tired bodies inside and collapsing onto the worn-out furniture. Sam had headed straight for the shower, leaving Dean alone with you in the small, dimly lit room. The adrenaline was still wearing off, leaving him shaky and wired, his mind replaying the close calls over and over.

Dean glanced over at you, sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor. You looked as tired as he felt, your shoulders slumped, your face smeared with dirt and blood. But there was something else there, too—something he couldn’t quite put his finger on. Maybe it was the way you were holding yourself, like you were carrying a weight too heavy for your small frame. Or maybe it was the way your eyes had that faraway look, like you were somewhere else entirely.

He opened his mouth to say something—anything—but the words got stuck in his throat. What could he say that would make a difference? That they’d survived? That they’d made it through another day? It felt hollow, like an empty victory. But as he stood there, searching for the right words, you looked up at him, your eyes meeting his.

And then you were moving, crossing the small space between you in just a few steps. Before Dean could process what was happening, you wrapped your arms around him, pulling him into a hug.

For a split second, Dean froze, his brain trying to catch up with his body. He wasn’t used to this—physical affection, comfort, whatever you wanted to call it. Sure, he’d hugged people before, but it was always brief, a quick, reassuring squeeze before moving on. This was different. This was you, holding onto him like he was something solid, something real.

And that was when it hit him. The full weight of everything they’d been through, everything he’d been holding inside. The fear, the anger, the guilt—it all came rushing to the surface, nearly knocking the breath out of him. But instead of pushing it down, instead of brushing it off like he usually did, Dean let himself feel it. Just for a moment, he let himself lean into you, his arms coming up to wrap around you in return.

You were warm, solid, grounding him in a way he hadn’t expected. He could feel the steady beat of your heart against his chest, the rise and fall of your breath. It was comforting, more comforting than he’d ever admit out loud. Dean closed his eyes, letting himself sink into the embrace, letting himself forget, if only for a moment, about everything outside that small, dimly lit room.

The hug lasted longer than it probably should have, but neither of you seemed in any hurry to pull away. And honestly, Dean didn’t want to. There was something about being in your arms that made him feel… safe. It was a strange feeling, one he wasn’t used to, but it wasn’t unwelcome. It was like for the first time in a long time, he could just be Dean—not the hunter, not the protector, just Dean.

When you finally did pull away, it was slow, reluctant, like neither of you really wanted to break the connection. But eventually, you did, taking a small step back, your eyes searching his for… something. Dean wasn’t sure what, but he could see the question there, the unspoken need for reassurance.

He offered you a small, crooked smile, the kind that didn’t quite reach his eyes but was real all the same. “We’re okay,” he said softly, the words feeling inadequate but true nonetheless.

You nodded, and for a moment, the two of you just stood there, staring at each other. There was something different between you now, something that hadn’t been there before. The air felt charged, heavy with everything that had been left unsaid. Dean could feel it in his chest, a strange, fluttering sensation that he wasn’t sure how to deal with.

But instead of overthinking it, instead of trying to analyze what it all meant, Dean did what he always did. He pushed it down, locked it away in that little box in his mind where he kept all the things he didn’t know how to handle. But even as he did, he knew this was different. This wasn’t something he could just ignore and hope it went away. This was you, and that changed everything.

Dean cleared his throat, glancing away as if breaking eye contact would somehow break the spell. “You should get cleaned up,” he said, his voice gruffer than he intended. “Get some rest.”

You nodded again, but before you turned away, you reached out, squeezing his arm. It was a brief touch, but it was enough to send that strange, fluttering sensation racing through him again. And then you were gone, heading toward the bathroom, leaving Dean standing there, alone with his thoughts.

As the sound of the shower filled the small motel room, Dean sank down onto the bed, running a hand through his hair. He let out a long breath, the events of the night finally catching up to him. But even as the exhaustion pulled at him, all he could think about was you—how it had felt to hold you, to be held by you.

It left him with a feeling he couldn’t quite shake, something warm and unsettling all at once. Dean wasn’t sure what it meant, wasn’t sure he was ready to figure it out. But he knew one thing for certain: that hug had changed something inside him. It had cracked open a part of him he’d kept locked away for so long, a part he hadn’t even realized was there anymore.

And now, as he sat there in the quiet room, he couldn’t help but wonder what came next. Because if there was one thing he knew for sure, it was that he couldn’t go back to the way things were before. Not after that. Not after you.

Tag List: @roseblue373 @hobby27 @jc-winchester @whump-loverz @mishreem

[fancyfrey]

Unsettled/Disillusioned (on Wattpad)

Unsettled: Ezra brings an archaeologist to Chopper Base. Kallus feels he'd seen the man before but can't quite remember where. 

Disillusioned: when Cal calls upon the Ghost crew for assistance on a mission, Kanan soon realises just how much he and Cal had changed from their days in the Temple.

Ranks #1 NightsisterMerrin (Feb 14, 2024) #1 JediFallenOrder (March 25, 2024) #2 NightsisterMerrin (Feb 2, 2024) #3 NightsisterMerrin (Jan 25, 2024)

[authorbettyadams]

Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/humansareweird/flying-sparks-volume-1-science-fantasy-novel

Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flying-sparks-a-novel-of-dragon-bear-and-boy/coming_soon

“Flying Sparks”

Science Fantasy Novel

100K Words

Drake is sworn to keep a secret he doesn’t understand, but whatever pulled him out of the flood, isn’t quite done with him yet, because even if you leave nothing but footprints, the things that walk the forest can still follow you home.

Indiegogo https://igg.me/at/FlyingSparksVolume1/x/20737048#/

Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/humansareweird/flying-sparks-volume-1-science-fantasy-novel

#FoundFamily #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Aliens #NationalParks #novel

[so-scarlett-maroon]

Unity Pairing and Bed Sharing Ch. 17: Flirting and Fighting

Friday morning Hermione was awoken by a tapping on her window. She walked over to see a large eagle owl sitting on the ledge. She opened her window to let it in. She fed him a few treats she stored in her desk, which earned her some lovely little happy twittering. She removed the note from the owl's leg.

Granger,

I'd like to take you out to dinner tonight at the three broomsticks. Meet outside the Gryffindor common room at 7?

-DM

Hermione was grinning from ear to ear. She quickly scribbled her acceptance and sent Draco's owl back out the window. She tried to think about what to wear. It was the three broomsticks, so casual, but it was their first date, so she wanted to look nice. She didn't have much experience dressing for dates. She couldn't exactly wear her Yule ball dress as she had with Viktor. And she and Ron had mostly hung out at the Burrow or with Harry and Ginny at the Leaky. Hermione decided she'd just have to figure it out later and got ready for her day of classes.

As she walked across the grounds on her way to Herbology, Draco strode up next to her, his long legs catching up to her with ease.

"Hello Granger," he greeted her smoothly with his aristocratic drawl.

"Having a good morning?"

"Why yes I am. How about you?"

"Well let's see I'm walking to class next to you and I have a date with a very sexy witch tonight, so yes, I'd say today is going splendidly."

Hermione could help but smile at his shameless flirting.

"You know you could have just asked me out in person right?"

"Absolutely not." He looked appalled. "That's not how things are done. And to be clear, I intend to do this right."

Continued on AO3

[sokkabeifong]

the waiting game (six times james potter is loud & the one time he is not) (on Wattpad) 

James Potter is the type of person who screams when you touch his shoulder. He's rowdy in the library, makes noise every night, and laughs when he shouldn't - he's just, in a word, loud. Lily Evans finds it to be the most annoying thing in the world. Until, of course, she doesn't.

[ajwinter-is-a-nerd]

Until My Last Breath - The Murder of the Lawliet Brothers (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/1319111322-until-my-last-breath-the-murder-of-the-lawliet?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading&wp_uname=Alex_J_Winter&wp_originator=E%2FuDEVctbLX2xkha8PmTdii0DrhZ%2Bomysg1A5XQ3bu7BWq70xg4RHKDqXxIewkRm1xTQ49%2Fq7rYzisw9SCQEE7qQ73kc16pzVDNxVSiDHBBTVk%2BkrI78lRN60nxmWVK4 

Chapter 2 Summary:

We are introduced to the first time L and Light cross paths. Unfortunately for L, it is as a case study in Light’s University courses. The horrific tale of child abuse stretching internationally. 

There will be fluff in the next life, I promise!! 

But this one is hella rough and has a laundry list of Trigger Warnings at the top of the chapter. 

General Story Description:

 L and Light have lived many lives together, but their lives caught another realm's attention long before it landed on ours. - In other words, L and Light live and die in a ton of different ways. They suffer but constantly find the spark to their own meaning in the other. 

 *****WARNING***** This story was created so that we could see the conditions that these boys would meet throughout lives, but because I am cruel and filled with the black tar of the earth these two go through some  ***TERRIBLE*** stuff. There is Graphic Violence, mention of child sex trafficking, Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Murder, Drug Use and Addiction. A lot of lives with a lot of different crap to go through.

[arcticfoxbear]

Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flying-sparks-a-novel-of-dragon-bear-and-boy/coming_soon

Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/humansareweird/flying-sparks-volume-1-science-fantasy-novel

Humans Are Weird

So there has been a bit of “what if humans were the weird ones?” going around tumblr at the moment and Earth Day got me thinking. Earth is a wonky place, the axis tilts, the orbit wobbles, and the ground spews molten rock for goodness sakes. What if what makes humans weird is just our capacity to survive? What if all the other life bearing planets are these mild, Mediterranean climates with no seasons, no tectonic plates, and no intense weather? 

What if several species (including humans) land on a world and the humans are all “SCORE! Earth like world! Let’s get exploring before we get out competed!” And the planet starts offing the other aliens right and left, electric storms, hypothermia, tornadoes and the humans are just … there… counting seconds between flashes, having snowball fights, and just surviving. 

[ayawriteshsr]

Hi! Can i ask about writing Jing Yuan x cat hybrid reader? Gn afab or fem, who has been harassed because of that fact? They are also insecure about their body because of that. Have nice day/ night

Summary: You’ve always been different—born with feline features that set you apart. Your cat-like ears and tail are often a source of teasing and hurtful comments, and you've become accustomed to hiding your insecurities. But Jing Yuan, kind and understanding, doesn’t see your differences; he sees you. When you find yourself overwhelmed by the harsh words of others, he’s there to remind you that you’re beautiful just the way you are.

The streets of Xianzhou Luofu were alive with their usual bustle—merchants calling out, lively chatter filling the air, and the occasional clang of metal from the Cloud Knights stationed nearby. You kept your head down, ears tucked beneath your hood, tail wrapped securely around your waist to avoid drawing attention. But no matter how much you tried to hide, the whispers always found their way to you.

"Look at them..."

"Feline? Must be a freak experiment gone wrong."

"I heard they have to keep their tail hidden because it's too distracting."

Your chest tightened as you quickened your pace, each comment slicing through your fragile self-esteem. It wasn’t the first time you had heard such things, but today, they hit harder than usual. You barely made it back to your quarters before your hands began to tremble, claws digging into the fabric of your sleeves.

You slumped onto your bed, curling in on yourself as your tail flicked involuntarily in frustration. Why couldn't you just be... normal?

A soft knock at the door startled you, and you hastily wiped your eyes, attempting to compose yourself.

"(Y/N), it's me."

Jing Yuan's voice was calm and reassuring, but you hesitated. He always had a way of reading you too well, and you weren’t sure if you could face him right now.

"I... I'm fine," you replied, voice barely above a whisper.

There was a brief pause before the door creaked open slightly, revealing his familiar figure. His golden eyes, usually filled with mirth, held a gentle concern today. He stepped inside, shutting the door quietly behind him before sitting beside you on the edge of the bed.

"You're not fine," he said simply, offering his hand instead of reaching for you directly.

You stared at his open palm, your cat ears twitching under your hood. Slowly, hesitantly, you placed your hand in his. He enveloped it gently, his warmth seeping into your cold fingers.

"Did something happen?" he asked, voice patient, as if he had all the time in the world to listen.

You swallowed hard, eyes fixed on the floor. "People were talking again... about me. About what I am." Your tail flicked, betraying your agitation. "I hate it, Ji. I hate how they look at me. Like I'm some... unnatural thing."

Jing Yuan let out a soft sigh, his thumb tracing slow, soothing circles against your hand. "You are anything but unnatural."

You shook your head, pulling your hand back. "You don't get it... I try to ignore it, but I can't help feeling like... like I don't belong."

Silence hung between you both for a moment before he spoke again, his tone unwavering. "(Y/N), do you know what I see when I look at you?"

You blinked, hesitating. "What?"

"I see someone kind, brave, and uniquely beautiful." He reached out, brushing your hood down gently, letting your feline ears twitch freely in the open air. "I see ears that perk up when you're excited, a tail that curls around me when you're comfortable. And I see someone who brings warmth wherever they go."

Your ears flicked involuntarily at his words, and Jing Yuan smiled softly, a teasing glint in his eyes. "I happen to find all of it quite endearing, you know."

You couldn't help the small, wobbly smile that tugged at your lips. "You're just saying that."

"I'm a general, (Y/N). I don't have time to say things I don't mean," he teased lightly, before his expression softened once more. "Don't let the words of others steal the beauty of who you are."

You felt your throat tighten, but this time it wasn't from sadness. Slowly, you leaned into him, allowing yourself to take solace in his presence. His arm wrapped around you securely, and for once, you didn't mind the closeness.

"Thank you," you murmured, your voice muffled against his chest.

Jing Yuan chuckled softly, resting his chin atop your head. "Always. And if anyone dares to say otherwise... I'll have to remind them of their place, won't I?"

[jennrypan]

Liu Kang starting new timeline someone said he basically playing sims game, there's also someone said this representation of fans rewriting because the canon is suck 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

That's exactly what it is fr--

Lui Kang is a fanfic writer on a03 and the tags read as follows:

#Canon divergence #Everyonelives au #fluffandangst #rairpairs #Angstwithhappyending #itookafewliberties #notproofread

He wanted everyone to live the life they deserve and Shang Tsu fucked it up--

[emeraldrosequartz]

Chapter 15 of “Pursuit of a Simple Life” has been posted to AO3!

Dave and Gemma’s shopping day continues! And it’s SO FLUFFY!!!

Read the next chapter here!

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[wandering-winchesters]

First Moments: Kiss

Pairing: Dean Winchester x Reader Summary: The first time Dean Winchester kisses you Word count: 861 A/N: I am debating on making this a series, covering different "Firsts" with Dean.. Any interest in that? Let me know!

The first time Dean Winchester kisses you, it happens in the least romantic place imaginable—an old gas station parking lot on the outskirts of nowhere. The sun is setting, casting an amber glow over the cracked asphalt and the Impala parked nearby, her paint gleaming like polished obsidian. The faint smell of gasoline mingles with the crisp scent of impending rain, a storm brewing in the distance.

It wasn’t planned. Nothing about Dean ever feels planned, really. He’s a mess of contradictions—cocky and self-assured one minute, guarded and vulnerable the next. You’ve been riding shotgun with him for weeks now, chasing down leads, salt-and-burning restless spirits, and fighting things most people wouldn’t dare to believe existed. Somewhere along the way, you became more than just hunting partners. You don’t know what to call it yet, but there’s a connection between you, an unspoken pull that you’ve both been too stubborn—or scared—to acknowledge.

Until now.

It starts with an argument. Of course it does. Dean has this way of pushing your buttons, and tonight he’s doing it with the precision of a master.

“You can’t just run in there without a plan!” you snap, your arms crossed over your chest.

“And what was your plan, huh?” he shoots back, his voice rising. “To stand around and wait until the ghost decides to play nice? That’s not how this works.”

“It’s called strategy, Dean. Maybe you should try it sometime instead of going full kamikaze every damn hunt!”

He scoffs, dragging a hand down his face in frustration. “You know what your problem is? You think too much. Sometimes you just gotta act.”

“And you think too little!” you retort, your eyes narrowing. “One of these days, your impulsiveness is going to get you killed.”

The words hang in the air, sharper than you intended, and for a moment, Dean just stares at you. His jaw tightens, and there’s a flicker of something in his eyes—hurt, maybe, or regret—but it’s gone before you can be sure.

“Fine,” he says, his voice quieter now. “If you’ve got it all figured out, why the hell do you even need me?”

It’s not the first time you’ve fought, but there’s something different about this one. The air between you feels charged, like the storm rolling in above. You don’t answer right away, and Dean takes a step closer, his boots crunching against the gravel.

“Why, huh?” he presses, his tone softer but no less intense. “Why do you keep sticking around if I’m such a screw-up?”

Your heart pounds against your ribs, a wild, erratic rhythm that matches the storm clouds overhead. You open your mouth to respond, but the words catch in your throat. Because it’s not that simple. Because you don’t stick around in spite of his flaws—you stick around because of them. Because Dean Winchester, for all his faults, is the kind of person who will throw himself in harm’s way without a second thought to save someone else. Because he’s loyal to a fault, fiercely protective, and has a smile that could light up the darkest corners of the world, even when he doesn’t believe it himself.

“Dean…” you start, but his name barely makes it past your lips before he moves.

It’s not hesitant or tentative—it’s sudden, like he’s been holding himself back for too long and finally snapped. His hands cup your face, rough and calloused but somehow gentle, and then his lips are on yours.

The kiss is everything you didn’t know you needed. It’s not perfect—Dean’s lips are a little chapped, and the angle is slightly awkward at first—but it’s real. There’s an urgency to it, a raw, unfiltered emotion that leaves you breathless. His hands are warm against your skin, grounding you even as the world seems to tilt on its axis.

You don’t know who moves first, but suddenly your hands are fisting in his jacket, pulling him closer as if the space between you is unbearable. He responds in kind, deepening the kiss with a low, almost involuntary sound that sends a shiver down your spine. It’s like the dam you’ve both been holding back has finally burst, and there’s no going back now.

When you finally break apart, you’re both breathing hard, your foreheads pressed together. The storm is closer now, the first drops of rain starting to fall, but neither of you seems to notice.

“Wow,” you murmur, your voice barely above a whisper.

Dean chuckles, a low, self-deprecating sound. “Yeah, uh… sorry about that. I probably should’ve—”

“Don’t,” you interrupt, your fingers still gripping his jacket. “Don’t apologize.”

His eyes meet yours, and for once, there’s no wall, no mask, no bravado. Just Dean.

“I’ve wanted to do that for a while,” he admits, his voice soft and almost vulnerable.

You smile, your heart swelling in your chest. “Took you long enough.”

He laughs, the sound warm and genuine, and the tension between you finally seems to ease. The rain starts to pick up, but neither of you moves. For once, the hunt can wait. For once, the only thing that matters is this moment—messy, imperfect, and absolutely perfect all at once.

Tag List: @roseblue373 @hobby27 @jc-winchester @whump-loverz @pizzagirlxnsfwx @king-of-milf-lovers @jollyhunter

[aftgficlibrary]

Can I get Neil being a math genius and andrew loving his nerd of a bf?

sure thing! -félix

Solvable by justdk (T | 2,434 | 1/1)

Who knew that Neil was actually smart?!

Part 8 of Andreil Week 2018

Knives And Spoons by moonix for SpangleBangle (T | 7,176 | 1/1)

Aaron isn't pleased that his study buddy is starting to fall for his twin brother, but it's happening despite his best efforts.

Part 1 of Salt Bros & Roller Derby Vixens

Neil’s A Nerd by praising_the_foxes (G | 455 | 1/1)

Neil can be pretty dumb sometimes, but that doesn't mean he's not smart as fuck

Part 4 of Tumblr Headcanons

library hours by lolainslackss for exybee (T | 10,026 | 2/2)

Andrew always sits across from the same guy in the library. The set-up suits him: they're both night owls, they're both relatively neat, and they both like the quiet. There's absolutely no need for them to get to know each other. This delicate balance shifts, however, when the guy sprains his ankle and Andrew finds himself breaking all his own rules and driving him to the emergency room.

A wintry college AU featuring all-nighters, homemade sushi, copious amounts of coffee, and many mixed-up feelings.

Milkshakes And Mathematics by moonix for exybee (T | 7,311 | 1/1)

Neil is a mess, academically and romantically. But to be honest, so is Andrew. Featuring Gauss the dead cactus, Kevin’s flashcards, a whole lot of junk food, a knitting club, Matt’s mom friend of the year award, bad flirting, first dates, snogging in cars, and all the usual blood, sweat and tears that come with selling your soul to academia.

[authorbettyadams]

Lava Pool - Excerpt 18 - Flying Sparks - A Novel – Where a Family Shares

Original Post: http://www.authorbettyadams.com/bettys-blog/lava-pool-excerpt-18-flying-sparks-a-novel-where-a-family-shares

Drake McCarty’s leg was shattered deep in the wilderness, and as the flash flood closed over him, he looked death in the face. When he wakes up in a hospital bed, in a military base that shouldn’t exist, he has a whole leg and a furious sister to deal with. Drake is sworn to keep a secret he doesn’t understand, but whatever pulled him out of the flood, isn’t quite done with him yet, because even if you leave nothing but footprints, the things that walk the forest can still follow you home.

Excerpt 18

Bard very rarely found himself angry at their hosts. For the short time they had been on this world the humans had shown them nothing but kindness and curiosity. They had even been allowed a large amount of freedom. Granted the air of this world was miserably still and dead and the cold seeped deep into his form, but the caverns had been provided for them and occasionally the thin atmosphere would come alive with music and he could dance to the alien throbbing. That thought made him shift in the cleansing pool and flicker pale yellow with distress. Miner felt his stress and extended a massive pseudo pod to gently rub up and over Bard’s smaller form. Bard deliberately lit up brightly in bold green and the scattered light reflected off the natural cavern roof. One of the larger stalactites caught the light and began to flow down from the ceiling. It formed into a massive drop and fell into the rolling sulfurous pool. Once in the orange fluid it changed from the tone of the surrounding rock to a dull mustard yellow. Bard trilled out several inquiring notes and swam over to where Bludgeon floated. The mass of the older warrior easily dwarfed the younger but the half-caste showed no fear. Keeping his colors a cheerful pink he began to rub against his colony mate. Gentle notes of music began to radiate from the dilithium sulfide around them. The pure warrior class began to relax and ever so slowly his colors turned to a murky green. He pulled away from his smaller companion who trilled in annoyance. “Easy there little brother,” Bludgeon laughed. “You are done now. I am done now.”

Science Fantasy Adventure Story 100K Words Order Now!

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[so-scarlett-maroon]

Unity Pairing and Bed Sharing Chapter 25: Shock and Soothe

HERMIONE

Draco grabbed her hand and pulled her into him. "Hey, it's alright. I'm here."Hermione could feel herself vibrating with rage.

"I'm going to Apparate us back to the edge of the Hogwarts grounds now."

Hermione nodded that she was ready, and Draco could Apparate them without the risk of her Splinching.

When they arrived, they both began wordlessly making their way to their little bank of the Black Lake. She could tell he was giving her time to calm down and she appreciated the still silence they walked in.

Once they'd settled into their spot, sitting on Draco's transfigured handkerchief again, she turned to look at him.

"If you say I told you so I swear to Morganna I will hex you so hard."

Draco held up both hands in a display of innocence. "I've said nothing!"

"She just made me so mad! She has no idea how much that stupid paper has messed with my life. Molly Weasley still thinks Harry and I used to date. And the idea of using our relationships as newspaper fodder… it just cheapens everything we have."

Draco looked at her and smiled his gorgeous smile and Hermione felt her whole-body tingle in response. "What did I do to earn that look?" She asked.

"Did you mean what you said? That I can redeem the Malfoy name on my own?"

"Yes, absolutely. You are brilliant and hard-working, and you've totally rejected the prejudices of your past. I know the rest of the wizarding world will see that about you soon, just like I do."

"I've always loved seeing you all lit up with righteous fury but having that light turned on my mother in defense of me may be the most incredible honor of my life."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "I know I'm a lot but don't make fun.""I am fully serious Hermione. Having you speak up for me? Having all of the force of Hermione Granger fighting, in my defense instead of against me, was absolutely Earth-shattering."

Continued on AO3

[ajwinter-is-a-nerd]

Until My Last Breath - Soul Mates (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/1319110797-until-my-last-breath-soul-mates?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading&wp_uname=Alex_J_Winter&wp_originator=kKFcmKj%2By5UQXDT2vXMhr7g65c3W7zEvc52Qaro9FNHIZTo5Vu1UnBQuoJ2hvGwAXfdj1Ecop1lr5JurXQparmrLS5dDkFLF71BcePWQxYPWvNEIAFTfaisRsx87eTYN 

L and Light have lived many lives together, but their lives caught another realm's attention long before it landed on ours. - In other words, L and Light live and die in a ton of different ways. They suffer but constantly find the spark to their own meaning in the other. 

 *****WARNING***** This story was created so that we could see the conditions that these boys would meet throughout lives, but because I am cruel and filled with the black tar of the earth these two go through some ***TERRIBLE*** stuff. There is Graphic Violence, mention of child sex trafficking, Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Murder, Drug Use and Addiction. A lot of lives with a lot of different crap to go through.

[arcticfoxbear]

Audio Narration and Animation - https://youtu.be/8wOHkDy8_sc

Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/flying-sparks-a-novel-of-dragon-bear-and-boy/x/20737048#/

Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/humansareweird/flying-sparks-volume-1-science-fantasy-novel

Humans Are Weird

So there has been a bit of “what if humans were the weird ones?” going around tumblr at the moment and Earth Day got me thinking. Earth is a wonky place, the axis tilts, the orbit wobbles, and the ground spews molten rock for goodness sakes. What if what makes humans weird is just our capacity to survive? What if all the other life bearing planets are these mild, Mediterranean climates with no seasons, no tectonic plates, and no intense weather? 

What if several species (including humans) land on a world and the humans are all “SCORE! Earth like world! Let’s get exploring before we get out competed!” And the planet starts offing the other aliens right and left, electric storms, hypothermia, tornadoes and the humans are just … there… counting seconds between flashes, having snowball fights, and just surviving.