#I need a slightly angsty heavily comedic

[shimmermoon01]

Hey can I get some like?? Jason and Tim platonically living together as brothers but like??? They don’t hate they’re entire family? Like they even acknowledge love for them?

[suukee]

✍️ Fic authors self rec!

When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to other writers you know. Let's spread some self-love! 💛

hello my friend! ☺️ i’m getting to this very late and unfortunately i don’t have any of my fics currently uploaded. i can share the ones i’m in the process of writing or planning to!

HUMANITY’S GUARDIAN

levi ackerman x isekai reader : a media malfunction brings you into a dangerous world filled with humanoid creatures. fortunately, it's a place you recognize. in return, it guarantees your death.

i wanted to blend dimensional travel and one of my favorite shows in one. i feel like levi deserves all the love and comfort after what he went through and i wish i, or someone else, were there to do it. what better way is there than to write a fic about it? it’s slightly reader inserted but not too descriptive.

THE ONE WHO SAVED PARADIS

levi ackerman x isekai reader : a moment ago, you were at the campus library. the next, you’re being escorted to the king of the island for a celebratory feast. adventure awaits beyond the hellish gates, a world of magic and death lies ahead.

this is an isekai fic but more like “the rising of the shield hero” type of universe. it’s medieval. magic and game-like leveling. includes dark content like prostitution, underground market and slavery, alcohol consumption. the reader is a woman, so she goes through catcalling, people calling her rude names, and things as such that adds to the storyline (that said, the reader doesn’t get touched, just yelled at. i don’t have the heart to write that dark of content). this is probably the most darkest fic i have ever written out, so it’s not for the faint of heart.

DEAL BREAKER

ceo levi ackerman x employee reader : the stupid things that people would do for money blows you away. sure, you’re in a desperate need of it, but you wouldn’t do anything insane. something like that would be ruining a blind date on behalf of your friend, completely unaware that man is the ceo of the company you work for. no, of course you wouldn’t make a deal with him, hoping he doesn’t fire you. is the money worth risking your career?

this one is inspired by the k-drama known as business proposal. i wanted to make this comedic but angsty at the right moments. levi strikes me as a workaholic who doesn't want to be in a romantic relationship. i'm trying out love triangles in this one.

A HEAVY BURDEN CALLED FATE

satoru gojo x isekai reader : your mundane life takes a heavy turn when you land up in the world of jujutsu kaisen, a popular shonen manga.

yet another isekai fic but with jujutsu kaisen. satoru gojo is one of the characters that i instantly fell in love with, but this is mostly for comfort with other characters. perhaps we all know what happens in the manga with gojo. but i just want to give so many people a hug, especially nanami. can the reader save people? it’s heavily canon divergent, so i don’t think a lot of people are going to like it if i ever posted it. it’s also slightly reader inserted for the storyline, but again, not too descriptive. also the reader’s technique is literally sung jinwoo because he’s so badass.

last but not least, PROMISE ME

satoru gojo x sorcerer reader : everyone in jujutsu high knew not to mess with the strongest trio. that was you, satoru gojo, and suguru geto. undefeated, one of a kind. a friendship so strong that nothing stood in the way. an intimidating amount of strength combined together. there was always a solution to a problem as long the trio had each other, no matter the horrible things that came by, itching for a fight. but in a world full of curses, nothing was promised except for one thing—an expiration date.

this is a canon fic where you become best friends with satoru and suguru in the early years of jujutsu high, but things happen. you leave to study at your hometown, away from satoru, but you and megumi know each other and keep contact. you’re still trying to find suguru since he left. at some point, you come back as a teacher for megumi’s sake but have to deal with satoru’s shenanigans. does your friendship with him blossoms again? is there more? maybe he ruins it once and for all. maybe you do.

[dear-wormwoods]

Richie's parents being headcanoned in fics as abusive is annoying when Eddie is right there and his abuse is barely ever focused on/makes me think people only really care about sensationalized abuse: Maggie Tozier's book personality to me (and to combine with/her very put-together/aspirational middle class look in the movie) is more interesting/challenging w/ her and Wentworth as slightly clueless yet well-meaning 80s-middle-class archetypes than the neglectful alcoholic portrayal in the fandom

Honestly, yeah. I think it is largely about preferring sensationalized abuse, like you said, relying on overdone tropes and stereotypes, and having free reign of it since it literally isn’t canon. This, as opposed to addressing Eddie’s abuse and having to actually sit down and take it seriously because it’s complex and heavily embedded in canon and his character. It’s easier to write a crappy angst fic where Richie’s alcoholic mom doesn’t feed him and his dad hates his guts for no discernible reason than it is to REALLY tackle what Sonia does to Eddie in a meaningful way. 

But also I think there’s an element of woobification that drives it. Richie isn’t an angsty person. He just isn’t. But people want him to be a sad boy, so they have to add in reasons for him to be Angsty and Wounded, so they can project onto Eddie and tend to Richie’s angst and wounds vicariously through him. The result is that Richie’s parents are demonized and his bullying exaggerated (or, following the movie script’s lead, lazily lifted from other characters), at the expense of addressing the rest of the Losers’ various traumas, including Eddie’s, because Poor Richie has it the Worst.

This was partly Finn Wolfhard’s fault two years ago, because he was randomly like “lol idk Richie’s mom is an alcoholic I guess, yeah they neglect him”, and was clearly talking out of his ass, but fandom latched onto that as the Word of God. Same thing is happening now with Andy’s portrayal of Richie as a bland, sad man in need of a manic pixie dream boy to give him life and then die to fuel his man pain. And then people turn to the book and use things like Maggie being rightfully upset that they constantly have to replace Richie’s expensive glasses or Went giving Richie chores because he already burned through his allowance as “evidence of neglect” when they’re literally just normal parent things! Frankly, it’s exhausting! 

The tea is that Richard Tozier has a sweet life. His house/property is the biggest in the neighborhood, his dad has a very well paying job, his mom is a stay at home mom whose life revolves around him, he’s canonically pretty spoiled but Went still expects him to do chores for extra allowance which is normal, he’s never left wanting for food or clothes, he’s also never left wanting for conversation or attention, and the Losers all collectively agree that Richie’s parents are normal/reliable. Richie and Went are clones of each other and have a comedic rapport that shows, in the span of like one page, that Went goes out of his way to encourage Richie’s antics and understands how smart he is and speaks to him accordingly. Richie refers to his parents as well loved books, because he can read them so well - because they’re safe, stable, predictable, and he can rely on the fact that they’ll always give him what he wants. Why do people wanna take that away from him?

The Toziers having an open and supportive family dynamic and funny back-and-forths over meals will always be more interesting than forced abuse plots. Richie doesn’t need a sad life to be a complex character.

[deadbiwrites]

Any non-SG fic recs ? Never thought I’d say this, but I need some theoretical change of scenery

OH GOSH I GOT DISTRACTED WHEN I WAS DOING THIS BECAUSE I STARTED READING THE FICS SORRY

"When the Moon Fell in Love with the Sun" by Mejhiren (The Hunger Games- Everlark). This fic is incomplete, but it's gorgeous and reminds me of a fairy tale. Love love love it.

"The Sexual Implications of Teleportation" by sinandmisery (Pitch Perfect, Bechloe). Super funny and cute.

"mix the bourgeois with the rebel (we got the gift of melody)" by mooosicaldreamz (Pitch Perfect, Bechloe). Funny AU of both Becca and Chloe being celebrities in their own rights (and their equally famous meddling friends). Very funny

"Stone Hard as Bulletproof Glass" by inkstainedpinky (Pitch Perfect, Bechloe and a few others). Becca is a famous DJ and producer, and goes to Barden after winning another Grammy. Funny, angsty, very, very good. It also made me attend and pay attention to my 8 am Philosophy lecture

"Ain't that a Kick in the Head" by Elly-Bells (Glee, Faberry). Surfer/celebrity AU featuring jellyfish stings, surfing lessons, idiots, and meddling friends. Funny, adorable, slightly angsty, and overall delightful

"Marmite & Mistletoe" by ArcadiaArden (Rizzoli & Isles, Rizzles). Laugh out loud funny, sweet, and mysterious. Great characterization, comedic timing, and also a good heaping helping of holiday fluff, realizations of feelings, and OCs who are fun and likeable

"Of Arias and High-Sticking" by Crackinois (Rizzoli & Isles, Rizzles). A slow burn I aspire to. Angsty, charming, lovely.

"Crazy Little Things" by dreiser (Harry Potter, Hermione/Luna). Funny, sweet, slow, soft.

"Down East Decisions" by FlyYouFools (OUaT, SwanQueen). Interesting AU wherein Emma is the new town sherif, Regina is the mayor, and there's something bad brewing in town...

These are the ones that really stick out in my memory. There are also lots of old HP fics (that I'm not sure exist anymore) and probably a bunch that I'm forgetting/ can't find.

As for book books, I just read the entirety of 'The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics' by Olivia Waite last week (this week? Who knows, tbh. Recently) and when I say I FLIPPED. OUT. while reading it and after finishing it, I mean I flipped out. Funny, sweet, and just... nice. Like it was so nice to read a historical wlw romance without the usual nonsense. It was just like a joy to read and I cannot recommend it enough. Solid bi rep (which I appreciate), explicit consent is heavily emphasized, and just... go read it. Kickass ladies in Victorian England doing science, making art, and changing the world.

[orange-antics]

Eddsworld miscellaneous hcs

ok there's probably like 100 of these already or something, but I thought I'd add mine anyway, because hey, it's fun and I'll probably change or add a few later. (Also this ended up waaaaaaaay longer then i meant it to be wh o ops so uh be warned its pretty damn long-)

Tom:

Shortest! (i know it's normally either edd or tord, but after seeing saloonatics, I just couldn't resist the idea of the grumpiest one being the smallest. Cute right?)

Relatively strong arms, more fat around his stomach and torso then his legs.

Occasionally works gigs at local clubs and stuff for money.

Doesn't have much social media aside from Facebook so he can occasionally stalk his old college mates.

He actually likes sports like football and tennis. (His favourite sport is seeing how many bars he can hit up in one nigh-//shot//)

His hair smells like pineapple! (And the rest of him like booze-)

He's up for pretty much anything if he's drunk enough to have fun and not remember enough to regret it

But not bowling.

N e ve r bo wl ing

He's still got a scar on his left arm from The End. :( But Matt and Edd helped him to fix it up, so it's all good!

He's actually a pretty chill and sensible guy, and despite being snarky and sarcastic whenever he can, he genuinely cares about his relationships with people, scared that one day they'll get bored of him and cast him aside. He's really just a goofball with big city dreams of becoming a rockstar.

Spends like two hours in the shower crying and listening to MCR

His favourite show is Bad Education. It's good for when he needs cheering up.

He likes snacks and foods that are crunch, and salty, spicy, and sometimes savoury. So Crisps, Pringles, Doritos, chex mix etc.

Edd:

Second shortest/third tallest

Kinda chubby tbh but he's the BEST at hugs.

His forearm game is actually pretty strong because of all the time he spends making art to pay for their bills (because hey, someone's gotta do it amirite). You don't wanna head into an arm-wrestling contest with this guy.

Makes money by selling his art and also taste-testing all the latest cola products! (Just...not the diet ones).

Aside from a devianart, redbubble and maybe even a tumblr for art commissions, he doesn't really care about social media. Or regular media. Politics who?

His favourite sport? Seeing how many cans of cola he can get through on an especially difficult project. (Cricket always looked kind of fun though)

Smells like cola and not taking a shower in days because he HAS to get the lineart perfect and edd are you ok when was the last time you slept- (jokes aside, i can see him smelling like graphite and paints and sharpies from his art supplies).

Can pull the perfect poker face like damn son having a baby face sure comes in handy when lying to your roomate about why there's broken guitar strings hanging out of Ringo's mouth again

Has a scar on the inside of his eyelid from the time Tom 'accidently' poked him in the eye with a pencil (...may or may not be based off personal experience)

Edd is pretty friendly and open with people, he likes getting to know them and joking around. He's the Ultimate Punmaster ™, and loves nothing more to poke fun. He sees the world through the eyes of a cartoonist, and will never miss a comedic opportunity.

Be warned! He's actually fairly smart, and can read people well, knowing just how to really get under someone's skin. It's a good thing he can't be bothered with any of that though.

Gets his best ideas either in the tub or when hes just about to sleep. Because of that, he keeps a water-proof and regular notebook. Nearly had a heart-attack countless times because he accidently swapped them around.

Despite his complaints about absurd plot conveniences, he actually likes Doctor Wh- i mean "Proffesor Why", there's just something about the concept of time travel...he also likes cartoons! Like, a lot. He'll watch most anything and everything if it's animated and the writing is decent.

Likes anything sour, sweet, and chewy! So Jelly Babies, Wine gums, Sour patch kids, that kind of thing

Tord:

(Most of these are heavily based upon his life as Red Leader so sorry if you were looking for more domestic Tord. Maybe I'll do seperate hcs for that one day)

Second tallest! Quite a bit taller then Tom, a bit taller then Edd, just about average height, if a bit taller. He's closer to Matt in height then Edd.

He's actually quite well-built! You wouldn't think it because of the baggy hoodie he wears but he's got pretty good muscle, and his endurance and strength is well above the others. This mostly comes from the logic that he's been training and leading the Red Army, so it just makes sense to me that he'd resemble a soldier physically, yknow? AU-wise, or before he started the whole world domination thing, he'd be a little more scrawny, but he could still kick everyone's ass (he probably tried copying numerous anime battle stances lol-)

He's pretty well off, it turns out you can get quite rich by adopting some uh...rather unconventional means of money-making. Of course you could always say he just sold his inventions.

Does having your own private network of underground intelligence-gathering units count as social media? No? Nevermind.(He has a hentaihaven account-)

He likes dodgeball, archery, and you guessed it, arcade shooter games. Anything where he can point and hit something basically.

He smells like gunpowder, dirt, oil from machine maintenance and the cold? Like if the cold had a smell, he would have that smell, does that make sense? He also probably smells like Old Spice because idfk it just reminds me of him ok.

He doesn't exactly get out to socialise much, be prefers to stay at his desk, or curled up next to the fire with a mug of hot cider when he wants to relax. Sometimes Paul and Pat will drag him outside when they think he needs a breath of fresh air, and they'll go visit the nearest marketplace for food and other supplies. He likes strategic games like Chess or Draughts, and it's a good way to show off and get practice at the same time.

Scar-wise, he probably has quite a few from his fights. Post-the end, I'm not sure what would happen to him, since I've seen people go in a lot of different directions. I DO think he'd replace him arm with the robotic one, since that seemed too heavily implied to not happen. Regarding his face, I think the burns and stuff would probably heal over time, and depending on the technology in the future, he'd either still have some heavy scarring, or maybe he'd develop some kind of treatment so that it restores him to almost fully healed. He could always go the cyborg route and end up half-man half-machine like we see with future Matt and Tom.

(About the patch on his face, I have a theory about how he he aquired that scar/injury. See, I don't think Tord founded Red Army by himself, no. I think he was introduced to it by Paul (who we see in the same classroom as them in Poweredd) who was kept back a few years cause....uh...yknow- Anyway I have a theory that Tord eventually climbed the ranks until he became second-in-command, and he then murdered Red Leader and took his title. Their fight is where he got that injury. It's not really canon-supported much, but I find it an interesting concept!)

You've probably guessed, but I kind of disgree with Tord's portrayal sometimes. I think I prefer the darker, meaner side to him. I wouldn't say he's (completely) evil, but I'm not really one for the whole "self-hating, regretful angsty Tord who just wants some love and support" and stuff. I mean, it's cute with ships amd fluff, amd ideally he does make amends and rejoin the group, but I just like the thought that he's genuinely not a nice guy yknow? Like, he's actually done some fucked up stuff, and The End is probably just one case. (Of course this is all opinion based so feel free to disagree if u wanna wheeze-)

Has the WORST sleeping schedule. Has been known to fall asleep in the bath/shower.

He prefers movies to shows. His favourite is the Kingsman series (he can relate on many different levels).

Likes bittersweet things, (just like his personality amirite-). So cake with coffee, or tarts, liquorice, hard candy, that kind of thing.

Matt:

(My favourite-)

He tol. Tallest of them all!

Someone once described him as "borderline twink" and tbh i agree. I feel like he'd have a slightly feminine figure (which is perfectly normal!) and he both rocks it, and knows he does.

He works at a nail salon every now and again, his self-confidence and bubbliness makes him get along well with customers. (Also Matt would definitely wear nail polish ok dont even try to convince me otherwise. Actually speaking of,)

He has EVERY kind of social media possible. Instagram, twitter, facebook, tumblr, facebook, snapchat, you name it! He's especially prominent on instagram. He likes to keep an ~aesthetic~

He likes gymnastics and dance, activities like that. Anything which puts him in a creative spotlight. He'd probably take up acting classes, and then insist on only being given monologues.

He'd probably have quite a pleasant and nature-y smell? Like uhh citrus-y, pine tree, a hint of flowers, that kind of thing. Although he'd DEFINITELY slap on way too much cologne on a date or something and end up smelling like he just emptied out a bottle of febreeze.

He'd probably go out quite a lot! I can see Matt being a social butterfly, his friendliness and general likeability probably mean that he's got a few friends and stuff around. I can also see him as the kind of person who'd enjoy taking walks in the park, sitting below a tree, that kind of thing. He probably runs a self-love session (that works a little TOO well). He wants to get out there and show off his beautiful face, so it doesn't take a lot to drag him outside (provided you keep a mirror on you, that is).

He doesn't really have any physical scars. I mean, i do hc him with freckles, but they don't count so. he has a mental scar. After he hit himself with the memory eraser gun, he completely erased his memories. It took a while for him to settle onto the personality he has now. His face was the one thing that he knew for certain held a sense of familiarity and stability, so that's partly why his narcissism boomed so much. He sometimes gets random flashbacks of being a zombeh leader, being less of a nicer person, and it can be quite unnerving for him. He also has other memory issues, which is why he can forget things so easily, and comes across as an idiot most of the time.

He can be quite oblivious, but I dont think hes a total idiot. He can read people fairly well, and is emotionally intelligent. He says stupid things sometimes despite knowing they'll get a reaction, just because he wants to, and thinks that life should be as fun and full of joy as possible. He's too trusting, and wants to see the good in everyone. At the end of the day, if you disrespect him (and his face), you'll see that he can be more then just the nice guy.

LUSH!! Matt is HERE for all those lush products. I'm talking bath bombs, lip scrubs, shower jellies, all that good stuff! And ofc he has like 100+ products for his hair and skincare routine, because let's face it, it's Matt. I also like to think he owns a bunch of bath toys and rubber duckies, and like the kid at heart he is, he'll sit in a bubble bath playing with them, and re-enacting all of their adventures.

He mostly prefers youtube videos over TV, so you bet he's subscribed to all the beauty gurus, vloggers, people like that. He does think children's cartoons are nice to watch though, so every once in a while he'll force Tom and Edd to sit with him and watch the latest season of My little pony.

He likes anything sweet and fun to look at! Especially if it's trending, so he can post pictures of himself eating/drinking it. So if there's another rolled ice cream/new starbucks-ccino/unicorn themed food item floating about, he'll probably be trying it.

(Ah man this turned out way longer then i thought. It went from simple headcanons to like full blown theories whoops- maybe i should make seperate posts if its too difficult to read? Anyway let me know what you think nonetheless!)

[faierius]

Applesauce (Promnis)

Already finished the second of my prompts! This one is for the awesmazing @spookybubble ! The request was for Promnis, and the prompt was “Aren’t you afraid, Iggy?” Now, I’m not gonna lie. It took me all day to decide if I wanted to go angsty or comedic for this one. I ended up with something that wasn’t at all what I aimed for, but I think it turned out really well! I hope you enjoy!

Pairing: Promnis

Word Count: 766

Rating: G

Read on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/12261177

               “Aren’t you afraid, Iggy?”

               Petrified. “Not at all. I have complete faith in you.”

               “So…no pressure.” Scrubbing a hand through his tousled hair, Prompto blinked at Ignis. “I dunno, Iggy. This was a stupid idea.”

               “And if I had been there, you never would have agreed to it. But here we are.” Shifting his feet, Ignis frowned and removed his visor. Rubbing the scar disfiguring his left eye, he willed away the years-old ache that continued to torment him on bad days.

               “I can always back down. No shame in admitting defeat,” Prompto said with a humorless laugh. A common laugh, nowadays.

               “In this case, we cannot afford defeat. Quite literally.”

               Prompto’s boots crunched on gravel as he crossed the small space. A gentle hand touched Ignis’ cheek, sliding back to cup his face. A calloused thumb brushed over the scar on his bottom lip. Ignis closed his unseeing eyes and leaned into the touch.

               “You didn’t have to volunteer for this, Ig’,” Prompto whispered, leaning his forehead against Ignis’ shoulder. Though he had grown some, he would always be too short to stand eye-to-eye with this beautiful man.

               “I’m aware. But even if by some freak accident you miss, I have the least to lose out of everyone here.”

               Prompto sighed heavily, closing his free hand around one of Ignis’ suspenders. “Please don’t say that. With everything else going on, I don’t think I could live with a broken heart as well.”

               “I don’t want to hurt you, Love, but that is the reality of the situation. A blind man doesn’t contribute much, I’m afraid.”

               “Don’t say that! I’ve seen the progress you’ve made. In just five years, you’ve done so much!”

               Ignis chuckled. “A pep talk for another day, dear,” he told Prompto, kissing the top of his head. “Let’s clear up your debts for now, shall we?”

               “Again, I am so sorry about this.”

               “Then don’t miss.”

               Prompto put his hand behind Ignis’ head and tugged him down for a proper kiss. Releasing the man, he walked back across the space.

               “You know the deal, Argentum. Pay up, or hit the targets,” growled the rough-around-the-edges Hunter he had been drinking with all night.

               Hours of imbibing kept him tipsy, but the prospect of being the potential murderer of his long-time boyfriend helped sober him up.

               “Put the targets up, then,” Prompto growled back. Inhaling and exhaling slowly, he pulled his pistol from the holster at his hip. He watched them maneuver Ignis, place an apple in his mouth, one on top of his head, and had him hold another one behind his back on a flat palm.

               Prompto’s heart thumped hard in his chest. This would teach him not to drink excessively. Not to make stupid wagers. Not to inflate his own ego.

               “Time to put your money where your mouth is. Three targets, three rapid-fire shots. Show us the Quicksilver who never misses. Though on the bright side, even if you do, he’ll never see it coming!” The man roared with laughter as he joined the rest of the spectators. “Three, two, one, fire!”

               Fast fingers, a keen eye, and a heavy knot of terror countered the alcohol coursing through his system. He lifted his gun and pulled the trigger three times. Bang! Bang! Bang! Three bullets, three exploded apples, and one whole, slightly sticky, boyfriend.

               “Holy shit,” the Hunter breathed.

               “How ‘bout them apples!” Prompto joked, holstering his weapon. “You okay, Ig’?”

               “I appear to be in one piece,” the man answered, his voice impressively steady as he dropped the apple that had been in his mouth to the ground.

               “Satisfied, pal? Am I fit to help protect the compound?”

               “Yeah, man. That’s some serious skill. I’ll see you at the gate tomorrow.”

               Letting the guy take care of the spectators, Prompto hurried to Ignis’ side. He wrapped his arms around the man and captured his lips in a kiss.

               “Gods, I am so, so sorry you had to get pulled into this.”

               “Perhaps now you’ll realize you have no need to prove yourself,” Ignis sighed.

               “No more petty competitive bullshit for me. Promise.”

               “And no more drinking with bullheaded Hunters.”

               “After this, I’m pretty sure I won’t drink again till Talcott’s eighteenth.”

               Smirking, Ignis kissed the man again.

               “You taste like smoky applesauce,” chuckled Prompto.

               “Let’s return to our room, shall we? I could use some help washing the apple from my hair.  Then perhaps a massage to relieve some of my adrenaline inspired tension.”

               “After putting you through that, I’ll do anything you ask, babe.”

               “Well, in that case…”